HomeMy WebLinkAbout33 Development ServicesCITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Michael Hays, Director Subject: Development Code Amendment
No. 99 -01- Revisions to Chapter 19.22,
Dept: Development Services Sign Code
Date: August 6, 1999 MCC DATE: August 16, 1999
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
8/02/99. The Mayor and Common Council adopted the General Plan Amendment and
approved the Development Code Amendment with modifications to the billboard standards.
Recommended Motion: That the Mayor and Common Council lay over the ordinance for
final reading.
Michael Hays
Contact person: Valerie r Rocs Phone: 3R4 5n57
Supporting data attached: Staff report' ordinance Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A
Source: (Acct. No.)
Council Notes:
Finance:
Agenda Item No.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01 — Revisions to Chapter 19.22,
Sign Code
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of August 16, 1999
BACKGROUND
On August 2, 1999, the Council held a public hearing on General Plan Amendment No.
99 -01 and Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01. These amendments expand the
opportunities for business identification and advertising signage throughout the City. The
Mayor closed the public hearing and the Council discussed the proposed changes.
Following the discussion, the Council approved both amendments with a provision to
allow two small billboard replacement requests to be processed through one conditional
use permit application.
Section 19.22.080(2)(B) has been modified to include that language as shown on Exhibit
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
No additional costs are associated with this change.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council waive the first reading and lay
over the ordinance for final adoption.
Exhibits: 1 Replacement Billboards — Revised Wording
2 Ordinance
EXHIBIT 1
19.22.080 OFF -SITE SIGNS
1. REPLACEMENT OF OFF -SITE BILLBOARD SIGNS ON THE SAME
SITE
The owner of an off -site billboard sign may replace such sign on the same site
with another off -site billboard sign, subject to the following conditions:
A. A "like- for - like" replacement (i.e., same size, height, and number of faces)
is permitted subject to a Development Permit.
B. The existing billboard sign shall be removed prior to the installation of the
replacement billboard sign.
2. REPLACEMENT OF OFF -SITE BILLBOARD SIGNS ON NEW SITE
The owner of an off -site billboard sign may replace such sign on a new site with
another off -site billboard sign, subject to the following conditions:
A. The replacement site shall be located in the CG -1, CG -2, CH, IL, IH, and
IE land use districts
B. A conditional use permit shall be required for each sign, except that two
replacement off -site billboard signs (less than 100 square feet each) at two
new locations may be combined on a single conditional use permit
application.
C. The advertising display area of the replacement sign shall not exceed the
display area of the existing sign or signs to be replaced, and in no event
shall it be greater than 672 square feet per face with a maximum of two
faces. Display area does not include d6cor or pole covers.
D. Spacing shall be:
Up to 100 square feet of sign face
— 300 linear feet.
Up to 300 square feet of sign face
— 400 linear feet.
Up to 672 square feet of sign face
— 600 linear feet.
E. New billboards shall not be located within 1,000 feet of the gore points of
freeway to freeway interchanges or freeway interchanges and on- and off -
ramps, or within the interchanges themselves.
F. Under no circumstance shall more than one new sign be erected to replace
one sign removed.
G. The replaced sign(s) shall be removed prior to the installation of the
replacement billboard sign.
H. The Commission may require the removal of more than one off -site
billboard or painted bulletin by the owner in exchange for the right to
locate one new replacement sing at a new site.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Michael E. Hays Subject: General Plan Amendment No. 99-
01 and Development Code
Dept: Development Services Amendment No. 99 -01, a City
initiated proposal to revise sign
regulations and amend
corresponding policies in the
General Plan.
Date: July 13, 1999 MCC Date: August 2, 1999
Synopsis of Previous Council Action: In 1998, the Mayor and Common Council
initiated the development code amendment.
Recommended Motion: That the Mayor and Common Council approve General Plan
Amendment No. 99 -01 and adopt Development Code Ame 99 -0 .
Signature
Contact person: Margaret Park Phone: 384 -50157
Supporting data attached: Staff Rellort, Resolution, Ordinance Ward: Citywide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A
Council Notes:
Source: (Acct. No.) N/A
Finance:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99 -01 AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 99 -01, A CITY INITIATED PROPOSAL TO REVISE
SIGN REGULATIONS AND AMEND CORRESPONDING POLICIES IN
THE GENERAL PLAN.
Mayor and Common Council meeting of August 2, 1999
BACKGROUND:
This is a City initiated proposal to complete a comprehensive revision to Development Code
Chapter 19.22 (Sign Regulations). This code amendment will generally allow taller and larger
signage for businesses in the City. Revisions to billboard regulations are also proposed.
The portion of Chapter 19.14 (Freeway Corridor Overlay) that sets forth requirements for
Freeway Adjacent signage will also be modified to reflect the new requirements. A portion of the
General Plan text will be amended to maintain consistency between the two documents.
The changes proposed to the billboard requirements of the Sign Ordinance do not increase the
number of billboards allowed in the City. The changes permit replacement on- or off -site only.
Replacement at new sites is only permitted in the commercial and industrial land use districts,
subject to a conditional use permit. The changes that allow consideration of larger sign face area
through the removal of more than one existing billboard may result in a reduction in the total
number of billboards in the City.
The Planning Commission voted 6 to 2 (Ayes: Adams, Durr, Enciso, Garcia, Thrasher, & Welch;
Nays: Lockett & Suarez) to recommend approval of General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 and
Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01.
ISSUES: The billboard companies disagree with Item 213 of Section 19.22.080, which requires a
CUP for replacement at new sites. They believe that signs 100 s.f. or smaller should only be
subject to a sign permit. Staff believes a CUP for all billboards is necessary to allow the City to
address concerns, if any, with the new site.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council approve
General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 and Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01 based on
the Findings of Fact as presented in the Planning Commission staff report.
Exhibits:
1. Planning Commission Staff Report (Attachments not included)
2. Resolution for General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01
3. Ordinance for Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01
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SUMMA
RY CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DIVISION
CASE: Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01 & General Plan Amendment
No. 99 -01
AGENDA ITEM: 2
HEARING DATE: June 22, 1999
WARD: Citywide
APPLICANT:
City of San Bernardino
OWNER:
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REQUEST /LOCATION:
A City initiated proposal to revise Development Code Chapter 19.22 (Sign Regulations) to
generally allow larger and higher signage throughout the City. Revisions to Code Section
19.14.030(6) pertaining to freeway adjacent signs are also proposed. The general plan
amendment is proposed to amend corresponding policies in the General Plan.
CONSTRAINTS /OVERLAYS:
None
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:
❑ Not Applicable
o Exempt, Section 15061(b)(3)
❑ No Significant Effects
❑ Potential Effects, Mitigation Measures and Mitigation Monitoring /Reporting Plan
STAFF RECOMAWNDATION:
o Approval
❑ Conditions
❑ Denial
❑ Continuance to:
DCA 99 -01 /GPA 99 -01
Hearing Date: June 22, 1999
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REOUEST AND LOCATION
This is a City initiated proposal to complete a comprehensive revision to Development Code
Chapter 19.22 (Sign Regulations). This code amendment will generally allow taller and larger
signage for businesses in the City. Revisions to billboard regulations are also proposed.
The portion of Chapter 19.14 (Freeway Corridor Overlay) that sets forth requirements for
Freeway Adjacent signage will also be modified to reflect the new requirements. A portion of the
General Plan text will be amended to maintain consistency between the two documents.
This amendment will affect parcels citywide and is considered to be a liberalization of signage
requirements.
BACKGROUND
Over the past several months, Planning Division staff has had numerous meetings with the San
Bernardino Chamber of Commerce to create these proposed changes. The Chamber's Ad Hoc
Committee included:
■ Judi Penman, Executive Director of the Chamber
■ Larry Quiel, Quiel Brothers Sign Company
■ Jerry Atkinson, Center Chevrolet
■ Dave Schulze, Arrowhead Realty
-- Chamber representatives provided valuable guidance as to the signage needs of businesses in the
City. The intent of the revisions was to make the sign ordinance more business and user friendly.
On the billboard issue, several billboard companies also provided recommendations for changes
to sign regulations. The Legislative Review Committee has discussed and reviewed the proposed
changes at several meetings since January.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Chapter format and organization
• A reduction in the total number of pages from 32 to 26.
• A new Exempt Sign Table for easier reference.
• A new Chapter Table of Contents for quicker reference.
• A revised Sign Regulations Table that is half the length and designed in an improved format.
General sign requirements & standards
• A small increase in the number of exempt signs.
• An increase in the maximum number of wall signs per business from 3 to 4.
• An increase in the size of wall signs from 75 s.f. to 100 s.f.
• Pole signs up to 25' in height and 75 s.f. per face will be allowed for qualifying businesses.
• Increased signage for regional malls and established commercial districts.
• Increased opportunity for temporary signage.
• Modification of the limits of the Freeway Corridor Overlay District.
DCA 99- 011GPA 99 -01
Hearing Date: June 22, 1999
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\� Billboards & off -site signs
■ Allow "like- for - like" replacement of existing billboards subject to a sign permit only.
• Allow the relocation of an existing billboard to a new site with a CUP.
■ Allow an increase in size, height or number of faces of existing billboards with a CUP.
Attachment D shows the changes to the billboard requirements as recommended by the
Legislative Review Committee. The billboard companies disagree with Item 211, which allows
the Planning Commission to require the removal of more than one off -site billboard in exchange
for the right to locate one new replacement sign. Staff supports this line item because it is
assumed that the billboard companies will derive greater benefit and visibility at the new location
and that in exchange for that opportunity, city residents should, if appropriate, get the benefit of
seeing fewer, older billboards in other areas. Attachment E is the proposed changes that the
billboard companies would like to see implemented.
The billboard companies also disagree with Item 2B, which requires a CUP for replacement at
new sites. They believe that signs 100 s.f. or smaller should only be subject to a sign permit.
Staff believes a CUP for all billboards is necessary to allow the City to address concerns, if any,
with the new site.
FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS
General Plan Amendment
1. Is the proposed amendment internally consistent with the General Plan?
Yes. Policy 1.45.6 of the General Plan prohibits the development of pole signs at the key
entries to the City and in key activity districts. The proposed changes would allow pole
signs for any business with at least 100' of street or freeway frontage. In order to
maintain consistency, it is proposed to delete Policy 1.45.6 from the General Plan. Policy
1.45.1 will be modified to allow replacement billboard units only. Policies 1.45.3 and
1.45. 10 pertain to amortization of existing signs and are proposed for deletion because
the City Attorney does not believe that these policies are enforceable.
2. Would the proposed amendment be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or welfare of the City?
No. Deletion of Policy 1.45.6 of the General Plan will not, by itself, allow more signage. Rather
it will allow the construction of taller pole signs. The San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce
representatives have expressed concern with the limited visibility that monument signs provide
and the disadvantage that they bring to businesses in the City. By allowing taller signs, thus
greater visibility to potential customers, the economic health of local businesses and the public
interest will be served. The modification of Policy 1.45.1 will allow billboard companies to
maintain their investment in existing billboards, thus providing continuing opportunities for
business advertising. The deletion of Policies 1.45.3 and 1.45. 10 will not be detrimental in that
existing signs will remain and continue to offer valuable visibility for those businesses.
DCA 99- 01 1GPA 99 -01
Hearing Date: June 22, 1999
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Development Code Amendment
1. Is the proposed amendment consistent with the General Plan?
Yes. With the adoption of General Plan Amendment 99 -01, this update to the sign regulations
will be consistent with the other General Plan goals, policies and objectives.
2. Would the proposed amendment be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or welfare of the City?
No. The change proposed to the Sign Ordinance are intended to be business friendly by allowing
larger and taller signage for greater visibility to potential customers. Chamber of Commerce
representatives believe that many businesses are at a disadvantage because of the limited
quantity of signage that the Code currently allows. All signage would still be required to be
constructed in accordance with Uniform Building Code regulations and other pertinent
construction requirements. By allowing taller signs, thus greater visibility to potential customers,
the economic health of local businesses and the public interest will be served.
The changes to the billboard regulations resulted from questions regarding the maintenance of
existing billboards. The City Attorney has determined that the City must allow maintenance of
existing billboards to avoid potential public safety issues. However, it is difficult to determine
what constitutes maintenance of a billboard: How much to replace? What to replace? What type
of materials can be used? Requiring staff to make such subjective determinations would invite
inconsistency and place a large burden on staff. Allowing the complete replacement of an
_._ existing billboard of the same size and height eliminates any guesswork.
Allowing, via CUP, the relocation of existing billboards and allowing an increase in size, height,
and number of faces will provide the opportunity for the Planning Commission and interested
citizens to review and comment on such actions. Any specific issues regarding a billboard would
be addressed through the individual CUP process.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The proposed changes to the sign regulations were determined to be exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3),
which states that projects that will not have a significant effect on the environmental are not
subject to CEQA.
CONCLUSION
The proposal meets all necessary Findings of Fact for approval of Development Code
Amendment No. 99 -01 and General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01.
DCA 99- 01 1GPA 99 -01
Hearing Date: June 22, 1999
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend that the Mayor and Common Council:
Approve Development Code Amendment No. 99 -01 and General Plan Amendment No.
99 -01 based upon the Findings of Fact contained in this Staff Report.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Michael E. Hays '
Director of Development Services
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Valerie Ross Margaret Park, AICP
Principal Planner Senior Planner
Attachment A - Proposed changes to Chapter 19.22 in Bold & Strikeout format
Attachment B - Chapter 19.22 as it will look if changes are approved
Attachment C - Proposed changes to Chapter 19.14 in Bold & Strikeout format
Attachment D - Proposed changes to billboard regulations (Legislative Review Committee)
Attachment E - Proposed changes to billboard regulations (Billboard Companies)
Attachment F — Proposed changes to General Plan policies.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTING GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99 -01 TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, TO DELETE POLICIES 1.45.3, 1.45.6 AND 1.45.10, AND MODIFY
POLICY 1.45.1 WHICH RESTRICT THE PLACEMENT OF POLE SIGNS AND
BILLBOARDS IN THE CITY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals
(a) WHEREAS, the General Plan for the City of San Bernardino was adopted by the
Mayor and Common Council by Resolution No. 89 -159 on June 2, 1989.
(b) WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 to the General Plan of the City of
San Bernardino was considered by the Planning Commission on June 22, 1999, after a noticed
public hearing, and the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval has been
considered by the Mayor and Common Council.
(c) WHEREAS, General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 is covered by the general rule
that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on
the environment and it can be seen with certainty General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 would
not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore, recommend that a Negative
Declaration be adopted.
(d) WHEREAS, the general rule exemption was reviewed by the Environmental
Review Committee, the Planning Commission and the Mayor and Common Council in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and local regulations.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a noticed public hearing June 22,
1999 in order to receive public testimony and written and oral comments on General Plan
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Policy 1.45.1, which restrict the placement of pole signs and billboards in the city) and fully
reviewed and considered the Planning Division staff report.
(e) WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council held a noticed public hearing and
fully reviewed and considered proposed General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 and the Planning
Commission recommendation and the Planning Division Staff Report on August 2, 1999.
(f) WHEREAS, the adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 is deemed in the
interest of the orderly development of the City and is consistent with the goals, objectives and
policies of the existing General Plan.
SECTION 2. Statutory Exemption
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, FOUND AND DETERiMINED by the
Mayor and Common Council that it can been seen with certainty that there is no possibility that
the proposed amendment to the General Plan of the City of San Bernardino will have a
significant effect on the environment, and the Statutory Exemption is hereby ratified, affirmed
and adopted.
SECTION 3. Findin s
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino that:
A. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan in that it
eliminates several policies in order to allow continued economic revitalization and'
growth in the City.
B. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safet<-,
convenience, or welfare of the City in that by allowing taller pole signs, businesses will
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Policy 1.45.1, which restrict the placement of pole signs and billboards in the city) and fully
reviewed and considered the Planning Division staff report.
(e) WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council held a noticed public hearing and
fully reviewed and considered proposed General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 and the Planning
Commission recommendation and the Planning Division Staff Report on August 2, 1999.
(f) WHEREAS, the adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 is deemed in the
interest of the orderly development of the City and is consistent with the goals, objectives and
policies of the existing General Plan.
SECTION 2. Statutory Exemption
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, FOUND AND DETERiMINED by the
Mayor and Common Council that it can been seen with certainty that there is no possibility that
the proposed amendment to the General Plan of the City of San Bernardino will have a
significant effect on the environment, and the Statutory Exemption is hereby ratified, affirmed
and adopted.
SECTION 3. Findin s
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino that:
A. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan in that it
eliminates several policies in order to allow continued economic revitalization and'
growth in the City.
B. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safet<-,
convenience, or welfare of the City in that by allowing taller pole signs, businesses will
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have greater visibility to potential customers, thus the economic health of local
businesses and the public interest will be served. Further, allowing replacement and
repair of billboards will minimize potential hazards to residents due to unmaintained
billboards.
C. The proposed amendment would not impact the balance of land uses within the City in
that pole signs will only be allowed for those uses that meet the criteria. Billboards
would be allowed to upgrade and relocate only within areas that currently permits such
uses. This amendment itself does not allow or change any allowable land uses in the
City.
SECTION 4. Amendment
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council that:
A. The General Plan of the City of San Bernardino is amended by deleting Policies 1.45.3,
1.45.6, 1.45.10 & modifying Policy 1.45.1 which restrict the placement of pole signs
and billboards in the City. This amendment is designated as General Plan Amendment
No. 99 -01 and is shown on Attachment A.
B. General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 shall become effective immediately upon adoption
of this resolution.
SECTION 5. Notice of Determination
The Planning Division is hereby directed to file a Notice of Determination with the I
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Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).
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have greater visibility to potential customers, thus the economic health of local
businesses and the public interest will be served. Further, allowing replacement and
repair of billboards will minimize potential hazards to residents due to unmaintained
billboards.
C. The proposed amendment would not impact the balance of land uses within the City in
that pole signs will only be allowed for those uses that meet the criteria. Billboards
would be allowed to upgrade and relocate only within areas that currently permits such
uses. This amendment itself does not allow or change any allowable land uses in the
City.
SECTION 4. Amendment
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council that:
A. The General Plan of the City of San Bernardino is amended by deleting Policies 1.45.3,
1.45.6, 1.45.10 & modifying Policy 1.45.1 which restrict the placement of pole signs
and billboards in the City. This amendment is designated as General Plan Amendment
No. 99 -01 and is shown on Attachment A.
B. General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01 shall become effective immediately upon adoption
of this resolution.
SECTION 5. Notice of Determination
The Planning Division is hereby directed to file a Notice of Determination with the I
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Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).
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RESOLL°TION... ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99 -01 TO
THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, TO DELETE
POLICIES 1.45.3, 1.45.6 AND 1.45.10, AND MODIFY POLICY 1.45.1 WHICH
RESTRICT THE PLACEMENT OF POLE SIGNS AIND BILLBOARDS IN THE CITY.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof,
held on the day of , 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
ESTRADA
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MCGINNIS
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Vacant
ANDERSON
MILLER
City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of
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Approved as to form
and legal content:
JAMES F. PEN�I AN
City Attorney
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City of San Bernardino
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ATTACHMENT "A"
General Plan Amendment No. 99 -01
PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN CHANGES
POLICY 1.45.1 Prohibit the development of new billboards in the City, except as
replacement units.
POLICY 1.45.; Delete.
POLICY 1.45.6 Delete.
POLICY 1.45.10 Delete.
EXHIBIT 11311
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDNANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
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CHAPTER 19.22 (SIGN REGULATIONS), AND SECTIONS 19.14.020 AND
19.14.030(6)(7) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT
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CODE) TO ALLOW LARGER AND TALLER SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
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THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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SECTION 1. Chapter 19.22, Section 19.14.020, and 19.14.030(6)(7) of the Municipal
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Code (Development Code) are amended to allow larger and taller signage; all other provisions
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AN ORDINANCE ... AMENDING CHAPTER 19.22 (SIGN REGULATIONS),
AND SECTIONS 19.14.020 AND 19.14.030(6)(7) OF THE SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO ALLOW LARGER AND TALLER
SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof held on the day
of , 1999, by the following vote to wit:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
ESTRADA
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MCGINNIS
SCHNETZ
Vacant
ANDERSON
MILLER
City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of ,
1999.
Approved as to form
and legal content:
JAMES F. PENMAN
City Attorney
By:
JUDITH VALLES, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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SIGN REGULATIONS -19.22
CHAPTER 19.22
SIGN REGULATIONS
Section
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19.22.010
Purpose ----- _..._...
19.22.020
Applicability
19.22.030
Definitions ___ �_ _ _ __._
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19.22.040
Sign Permit Required _._ _..__.__ _.___.....___
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19.22.050
Exempt Signs -- _
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19.22.060
Prohibited Signs _- _��_....._____..____._ __.._ .__...
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19.22.070 19.22.070
Temporary Signs -------- __. ___._- ---- - --- - ---------- _ ----------- ___._._ --- ___ ------ _. ---
-._....._ ..... ........... .._..._._._.___...._ ........._........._...__III -26
19.22.080
Off -Site Signs .— __ ------------- __ .__...._ __..._.._...__..._......._...._...__....._._-..-
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Permanent Flags ------ ___... __...__.__.._____._-
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Abandoned Signs --
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Sign Construction and Maintenance - -- .___`
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Nonconforming Signs
19.22.130
Removal of Illegal Signs
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Amortization
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Inventory and Abatement
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Sign Regulations
19.22.010 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish sign regulations that are intended to:
A. Protect the general public health, safety, welfare, and aesthetics of the community.
B. Implement community design standards, consistent with the General Plan.
C. Promote the Community's appearance by regulating the design, character,
location, type, quality of materials, scale, color, illumination, and maintenance of
signs.
D. Limit the use of signs which provide direction and aid orientation for businesses
and activities.
E. Promote signs that identify uses and premises without confusion.
F. Reduce possible traffic and safety hazards through good signage.
19.22.020 APPLICABILITY
No signs shall be erected or maintained in any land use district established by this Development
Code, except those signs specifically enumerated in this Chapter. The number and area of signs
as outlined in this Chapter are intended to be maximum standards. In addition to the enumerated
standards, consideration shall be given to a sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the
subject property as well as the surrounding community. Compatible design, simplicity, and sign
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effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval, but shall not limit
maximum standards for signs.
19.22.030 DEFINITIONS
Abandoned Sign: Any sign, sign structure, advertising structure or display not maintained in
accordance with Section 19.22. 110 for a period of 90 days or more. An abandoned sign is
deemed to be a public nuisance.
Address Sign. The numeric reference of a structure or use to a street, included as part of a wall
or monument sign.
A -Frame Sign. A free standing sign usually hinged at the top, or attached in a similar manner,
and widening at the bottom to form a shape similar to the letter "A ". Such signs are usually
designed to be portable; hence they are not considered permanent signs.
Anchor Tenant. A shopping center key tenant, usually the largest or one of the largest tenants
located within the shopping center, which serves to attract customers to the center through its
size, product line, name, and reputation. The term anchor tenant is interchangeable with the
term major tenant. MC 834 5/19/92
Animated or Moving Sign. Any sign which uses movement, lighting, or special materials to
depict action or create a special effect or scene.
Awning, Canopy, or Marquee Sign. A non - electric sign that is printed on, painted on, or
attached to an awning, canopy, or marquee and is only permitted on the vertical surface or flap.
Banner, Flag, Pennant or Balloon. Any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material used
for advertising purposes attached to or pinned on or from any structure, staff, pole, line, framing,
or vehicle, including captive balloons and inflatable signs but not including official flags of the
United States, the State of California, and other states of the nation, counties, municipalities,
official flags of foreign nations and nationally or internationally recognized organizations.
Bench Sign. Copy painted on any portion of a bus stop bench.
Billboard or Outdoor Advertising Sign. A sign structure advertising an establishment,
merchandise, service, or entertainment, which is not sold, produced, manufactured, located or
furnished at the site on which the sign is located. This does not include Freeway Signs or Kiosk
Signs. MC 929 12/20/94
Building Face and/or Frontage. The length of the single front building elevation in which the
primary entrance to the business is located. If more than 1 business is located in a single
building, then such length shall be limited to that portion which is occupied by each individual
business.
Changeable Copy Sign. A sign designed to allow the changing of copy through manual,
mechanical, or electrical means including time and temperature.
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Civic Event Sign. A temporary sign, other than a commercial sign, posted to advertise a civic
event sponsored by a public agency, school, church, civic - fraternal organizations, or similar non-
commercial organization.
Commercial Seasonal Sign. An "open" or "closed" window sign, posted on a seasonal basis.
Construction Sign. A temporary sign erected on the parcel on which construction is taking place,
limited to the duration of the construction, indicating the names of the architects, engineers,
landscape architects, contractors, or similar artisans, and the owner, financial supporters,
sponsors, and similar individuals or firms having a major role or interest with respect to the
structure or project.
Directional Sign. Signs limited to directional messages, principally for pedestrian or vehicular
traffic, such as "one way ", "entrance ", or "exit ".
Directory Sign. A sign for listing the tenants or occupants and their suite numbers of a building
or center.
Double -faced Sign. A single structure designed with the intent of providing copy on both sides.
Eaveline. The bottom of the roof eave or parapet.
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Flashing Sign. A sign that contains an intermittent or sequential flashing light source.
Freestanding Sign. A sign that is supported by 1 or more uprights, braces, poles, or other
similar structural components that is not attached to a building or buildings.
Freeway Sign. A sign adjacent to a freeway right -of -way which advertises a freeway adjacent
business or a qualifying business in close proximity to a freeway pursuant to the provisions of
19.22.080(4) of this chapter. MC 929 12/20/94
Future Tenant Identification Sign. A temporary sign which identifies a future use of a site or
building.
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Grand Opening. A promotional activity not exceeding 30 calendar days used by newly
established businesses, within 2 months after occupancy, to inform the public of their location
} and service available to the community. Grand Openings does not mean an annual or occasional
promotion of retail sales by a business.
Height of Sign. The greatest vertical distance measured from the existing grade at the mid -point
of the sign support(s) that intersect the ground to the highest element of the sign.
Holiday Decoration Sign. Temporary signs, in the nature of decorations, clearly incidental to
and customarily associated with holidays.
Identification Sign. A sign providing the name, type of business, or the name and logo in
combination, identifying a particular business establishment.
Illegal Sign: Any of the following:
• A sign erected without first complying with all ordinances and regulations in effect at
the time of its construction and erection or use.
• A sign which is a danger to the public or is unsafe. (A sign that is a public nuisance as
defined in MC Section 8.30.010.)
• A sign which is a traffic hazard not created by relocation of streets or highways or by
acts of the City or County. (A sign that is a public nuisance as defined in MC Section
8.30.010.)
• A sign that is a public nuisance as defined under Municipal Code Section 8.30.010.
Illuminated Sign. A sign with an artificial light source for the purpose of lighting the sign.
Informational Sign. A sign identifying the type of product of service provided by a business.
MC 9014/18/94
Institutional Sign. A sign identifying the premises of a church, school, hospital, rest home, or
similar institutional facility.
Kiosk. An off - premise sign used for directing people to the sales office or models of a residential
subdivision project. Design details of such signs are shown as Figure 16.01 under Section
19.22.080(2)(C) of this Chapter.
Logo. An established identifying symbol or mark associated with a business or business entity.
MC 834 5/19/92
Logo Sign. An established trademark or symbol identifying the use of a building.
Monument Sign. An independent structure supported from grade to the bottom of the sign with
the appearance of having a solid base.
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Nonconforming Sign. A legally established sign which fails to conform to the regulations of this
Chapter.
Off -Site Sign. Any sign which advertises or informs in any manner businesses, services, or
events at some location other than that upon which the sign is located. This does not include
billboard or outdoor advertising structure. MC 929 12/20/94.
Open House Sign. A temporary sign posted to indicate a sales person is available to represent
the property subject to sale, lease, or rent.
Permanent Flags. Any canvas, vinyl- coated fabric, acrilan, or similar material used for
decorative or architectural enhancement with no commercial advertising of products or services.
Permanent flags are related to a cultural or civic event or goal of the City. MC 979 9/5/96.
Political Sign. A temporary sign directly associated with national, state, or local elections.
Portable Sign. A sign that is not permanently affixed to a structure or the ground.
Primary Sign. The largest sign located on the building front wall containing the main entrance.
MC 9014/18/94
Primary Wall. The wall on a non - residential structure that contains the primary entrance to the
business. MC 1008 12/18/97
Promotional Sign. A sign erected on a temporary basis to promote the sale of new products, new
✓ management, new hours of operation, a new service, or to promote a special sale.
Public Nuisance. A sign, sign structure or advertising structure which is one or more of the
following:
• A public nuisance as defined under Municipal Code Section 8.30.010.
• An abandoned sien as defined in Section 19.22.030.
• An illegal sign as defined in Section 19.22.030.
Real Estate Sign. An on -site sign pertaining to the sale or lease of the premises.
Roof Sign. A sign erected, constructed, or placed upon or over a roof of a building, including a
mansard roof and which is wholly or partly supported by such buildings.
Secondary Sign. A sign identifying a business located within the tenant space of the primary
business. MC 1008 12/18/97
Sim. Any structure, housing, device, figure, statuary, painting, display, message placard, or
other contrivance, or any part thereof, which is designed, constructed, created, engineered,
intended, or used to advertise, or to provide data or information in the nature of advertising, for
any of the following purposes: to designate, identify, or indicate the name of the business of the
owner or occupant of the premises upon which the advertising display is located; or, to advertise
the business conducted, services available or rendered, or the goods produced, sold, or available
for sale, upon the property where the advertising display is erected.
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Sign Area. The entire face of a sign, including the surface and any framing, projections, or
molding, but not including the support structure. Individual channel -type letters mounted on a
building shall be measured by the area enclosed by four straight lines outlining each word.
Sign Program. A coordinated program of 1 or more signs for an individual building or building
complexes with multiple tenants.
Temporary Sign. A sign intended to be displayed for a limited period of time.
Trademark. A word or name which, with a distinctive type or letter style, is associated with a
business or business entity in the conduct of business. MC 834 5/19/92
Vehicle Sign. A sign which is attached to or painted on a vehicle which is parked on or adjacent
to any property, the principal purpose of which is to attract attention to a product sold or an
activity or business located on such property.
Wall Sign. A sign painted on or fastened to a wall and which does not project more than 12
inches from the building or structure.
Window Sign. Any sign that is applied or attached to a window or located in such a manner that
it can be seen from the exterior of the structure.
19.22.040 SIGN PERMIT REQUIRED
1. GENERAL
No sign, including a copy change, or temporary sign, unless exempted by this Chapter,
shall be constructed, displayed or altered without a sign permit or sign program approved
by the City. The Director shall review all signs unless otherwise stated.
2. SIGN PROGRAM
A sign permit for a sign program may be submitted for all new commercial, office, and
industrial centers consisting of 3 or more tenant spaces. The program may be filed with
the project application to construct the center, and can be processed concurrently with the
project application. The purpose of the program shall be to integrate signs with building
and landscaping design to form a unified architectural statement.
19.22.50 EXEMPT SIGNS
Table 022.00 identifies the signs that are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
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19.22.060 PROHIBITED SIGNS
The following signs are inconsistent with the sign standards set forth in this Chapter, and are
therefore prohibited:
A. Abandoned signs as defined in Section 19.22.030.
B. Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, reflecting, revolving, or any other similar
sign, except electronic message boards
C. Banners, flags, and pennants, except as permitted by Sections 19.22.070 and
19.22.090. MC 979 9/5/96
D. Bench signs
E. Billboards or Outdoor Advertising signs, except as permitted by Section
19.22.080 of this Chapter. MC 929 12/20/94
F. Chalkboards or blackboards
G. Changeable copy signs and electronic message boards, except as allowed by a
CUP for movie theaters, arenas, stadiums, or auto malls (in the CR-4 land use
district). Institutional uses, such as churches and schools, may incorporate
changeable copy in wall or monument signs and are exempt from the CUP
requirement. MC 1016 2/27/98
H. Illegal signs as defined in Section 19.22.030.
I. Off -site or billboard signs, except as permitted by Section 19.22.080
J. Permanent sale or come -on signs
K. Portable signs or A -frame signs
L. Signs deemed to be a public nuisance as defined in Section 19.22.030 and MC
Section 8.30.010.
M. Roof signs
N. Signs on public property, except for traffic regulatory, informational signs, signs
required by a governmental agency, and model home tour signs, and except as
permitted by Section 19.22.080. MC 812 11/6/91
O. Signs painted on fences or roofs
P. Balloons and other inflated devices or signs designed to attract attention, except as
allowed per Section 19.22.070.
Q. Signs that are affixed to vehicles, excluding permanent signs on commercial
vehicles
R. Signs which simulate in color or design a traffic sign or signal, or which make use
of words, symbols or characters in such a manner to interfere with, mislead, or
confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
19.22.070 TEMPORARY SIGNS
Special event signs and civic event signs may be approved by the Director for a limited period of
time as a means of publicizing special events such as grand openings, carnivals, parades,
charitable events, holiday sales, and special promotions. Such special event signs shall be limited
to the following provisions:
A. No temporary sign shall be erected without a temporary sign permit.
B. Temporary signs shall be limited to 90 continuous days per event within a 180 -day
period from the start date of the event.
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C. Temporary signs may include: promotional sales signs, banners, balloons, inflated
devices, search lights, beacons, pennants, and streamers.
D. All temporary signs shall be maintained in good condition; removed or replaced if
tom, faded or dirty.
E. Temporary banners shall be affixed to the wails of building only.
F. Auto dealerships may apply for a yearly temporary sign permit for ongoing
special promotions.
19.22.080 OFrF -SITE SIGNS
1. REPLACEINIEN"T OF OFF -SITE BILLBOARD SIGNS ON SAN NZE SITE
Any company owning an off -site billboard sign may replace such sign on the same site
with another off -site billboard sign when located in the CG -1, CG -2, CH, IL, IH, and IE
districts subject to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the provisions
of Chapter 19.36. The following conditions shall apply:
A. The advertising display area of the replacement sign shall not exceed the display
area of the existing sign or signs to be replaced, and in no event shall it be greater
than 672 square feet per face with a maximum of two faces. Display area does
not include decor or pole covers.
B. Under no circumstance shall more than 1 new sign be erected to replace 1 sign
removed.
C. The replaced sign(s) shall be removed prior to the use of the replacement sign.
D. The Commission may require the removal of more than 1 off -site billboard or
painted bulletin by the company in exchange for the right to locate 1 new
replacement sign on the same site.
2. OFF -SITE RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
The following shall regulate and establish a standardized program of off -site residential
subdivision directional kiosk signs for the City. For the purposes of this subsection, a
residential subdivision is defined as a housing project within a recorded tract where 5 or
more structures or dwelling units are concurrently undergoing construction.
A. The panel and sign structure design shall be in accordance with Figure 16 -1.
B. No kiosk sign structure shall be located less than 300 feet from an existing or
previously approved kiosk site, except in the case of signs on different corners of
an intersection.
C. The placement of each kiosk sign structure shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director.
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D. All kiosk signs shall be placed on private property with written consent of the
property owner or on City right -of -way pursuant to a City encroachment permit.
E. A kiosk sign location plan shall be prepared, showing the site of each kiosk
directional sign, and shall be approved b the Director prior to the r._ g pp y p issuance of a
sign permit.
F. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards, or
appurtenances, added to the kiosk signs as originally approved, no other non-
permitted directional signs, such as posters or trailer signs, may be used.
G. All non - conforming subdivision kiosk directional signs associated with the
subdivisions in questions must be removed prior to the placement of directional
kiosk sign(s).
H. Kiosk signs shall be removed when the subdivision is sold out. The entity
administering the program will be responsible for removal of panels and structures
no longer needed.
3. OFF -SITE SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Private advertising signs may be placed on structures in the public right of way, such as
bus shelters, if there is a licensing agreement approved by the Mayor and Common
Council authorizing such off -site signs on public property. An application for a sign
permit must be approved prior to the construction of off site signs on public property and
the applicant and the owner of the sign shall comply with the provisions of Section
19-22. 100 regarding sign construction and maintenance standards. iviC 812 11/6/91
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4. FREEWAY SIGNS
' A. Off -site freeway signs are permitted for regionally significant businesses within
1000 feet of the freeways.
B. There is an existing freeway sign to which the subject business may attach a new
sign face or a new sign may be constructed to include the off -site business and
future /existing business on the subject site.
C. Freeway signs shall be installed in the following manner:
(1) The sign area for the new freeway sign shall be equal to or less than the
existing sign.
(2) The existing sign structure shall be in conformance with current
Development Code standards.
D. Off -site freeway signs are permitted for regionally significant shopping areas
subject to approval of a Sign Program.
19.22.090 PERMANENT FLAGS
Permanent flags may be installed subject to a comprehensive sign program pursuant to Section
19.22.040(2). Permanent flags shall be consistent with programs that relate to a cultural or civic
�r event or goal of the City. Standards of safety and maintenance shall be assured. Such flag
programs shall be subject to the following provisions:
1. Permitted uses/buildings include auditoriums, convention halls, performance centers,
libraries, museums, public agency facilities, approved urban design plans, and other
uses/buildings deemed similar by the Director, pursuant to Section 19.02.070(3).
2. Flags shall be constructed of pliable materials such as canvas, vinyl- coated fabric, acrilan,
or similar materials which will withstand exposure to wind and rain without significant
deterioration.
3. No sign permits for single flags and banners are permitted.
4. No commercial advertising of products or services is permitted on permanent flags.
5. All permanent flags shall require building permits as necessary for construction or
installation.
6. Decorative flags shall be placed so there is no projection above the eaveline of the subject
building.
7. Decorative flags shall be non - illuminated.
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8. Flag copy shall be limited to the name and date of publicized event.
9. The number and location of permanent flags shall architecturally enhance the building on
which they are placed. MC 979 9/5/96
19.22.100 ABANDONED SIGNS
1. Any abandoned or illegal sign is hereby declared to be a danger to the health, safety,
and welfare of the citizens of San Bernardino. Any sign which is partially or wholly
obscured by the growth of dry vegetation or weeds or by the presence of debris or litter
also presents a danger to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of San
Bernardino. Any such sign as set forth herein is hereby deemed to be a public nuisance.
2. Any abandoned sign deemed to be a public nuisance shall be removed by the property
owner within 30 days after notice via a Notice of Violation from the Code Compliance
Department. Within the 10 days after the notice, the property owner may request an
appeal hearing before the Hearing Officer on the abandonment and nuisance
determination. The appeal shall be granted or the decision modified if facts or
circumstances disprove the existence of a public nuisance. If no hearing is requested, or
if the appeal has been denied and /or if there is no correction to the violation, the Code
Compliance Department will abate the violation. Costs of such abatement may be
assessed against the property, using the procedures established in Municipal Code
Section 8.30.090.
19.22.110 SIGN CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
1. Every sign, and all parts, portions, and materials shall be manufactured, assembled, and
erected in compliance with all applicable State, Federal, and City regulations and the
Uniform Building Code.
2. Every sign including those specifically exempt from this Development Code in respect to
permits and permit fees, and all parts, portions, and materials shall be maintained and
kept in good repair.
3. A maintained sign is a sign that meets all of the following criteria:
A. All sign faces, supports, braces, guys and anchors are kept in repair and in a
proper state of preservation.
B. There is no evidence of deterioration, including peeling, rust, corrosion, dirt,
fading, discoloration or holes.
C. The sign does not have broken or missing sign faces or letters.
D. There is no chipped or peeling paint.
E. There are no missing or inoperative lights.
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4. An unmaintained sign shall be repaired or replaced within 30 calendar days following
notification via a Notice of Violation from the Code Compliance Department.
Noncompliance with such a request shall constitute a nuisance and penalties may be
assessed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.46.
19.22.120 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
1. A legal non - conforming sign may be reused subject to the following:
A. The sign is not abandoned or illegal as defined in Section 19.22.030.
B. The sign is not a public nuisance as defined in Section 19.22.030 and MC Section
8.30.010.
C. The sign is maintained in accordance with Section 19.22.110.
D. The sign is cut -off at the base and stored onsite, provided the stored sign is not
visible from the public right -of -way or from adjacent properties. Storage of the
sign must be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Development
Code.
E. The property owner has 24 consecutive months from the date of removal to
reinstall the sign for a tenant. A legally established tenant must occupy the site in
order for the sign to be reinstalled.
F. If the use of the sign is discontinued for a period of 24 or more consecutive
calendar months, it shall lose its legal non - conforming status, and any replacement
signage shall be required to conform with the provisions of this Development
Code.
2. All non - conforming signs shall be demolished when the building that they advertise is
demolished. MC 948 7/10/95
3. Legal non - conforming wall signs shall not prevent the installation of conforming
freestanding signs, nor shall legal non - conforming freestanding signs prevent the
installation of conforming wall signs.
19.22.130 REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL SIGNS
Any illegal sign shall be removed by the property owner within 10 days after notice via a
Notice of Violation from the Code Compliance Department. Within the 10 days after the
notice, the property owner may request a hearing before the Hearing Officer on the illegal sign
determination. The appeal shall be granted or the decision modified if facts or circumstances
disprove the existence of an illegal sign. If no hearing is requested, if the appeal has been
denied and /or there is no correction to the violation, the Code Compliance Department will
abate the violation. Costs of such abatement may be assessed against the property, using the
procedures established in Municipal Code Section 8.30.090.
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Any sign that is nonconforming to the requirements of this Chapter, either by variance previously
granted or by conformance to the existing sign regulations at the time the initial permit for said
sign was issued, shall either be removed or brought up to code requirements within 15 years
from the effective date of this Development Code.
19.22.150 INVENTORY AND ABATEMENT
Within 6 months from the date of adoption of this Development Code, the City shall commence a
program to inventory and identify illegal or abandoned signs within its jurisdiction. Within 60
days after this 6 -month period, the City shall commence abatement of identified illegal or
abandoned signs.
19.22.160 SIGN REGULATIONS
Table 022.01 identifies the signs permitted in each of the land use districts. In addition to the
following regulations, all signs must be in compliance with all other provisions of this Chapter
pertaining to signs.
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FC DISTRICTS - 19.14
CHAPTER 19.14
FC (FREEWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY) DISTRICT
Section Page
19.14.010 Purpose
19.14.020 Applicability
19.14.030 Development Standards II -210
19.14.010 PURPOSE
The purpose of this overlay district is to provide special design guidelines /standards which
address the siting and design of non - residential structures within the immediate viewshed of
motorists traveling the I -10 and I -215 freeway corridors and State Highway 30 and its connecting
segment to the I -215.
19.14.020 APPLICABILITY
The FC (Freeway Corridor Overlay) District shall be in effect in all non - residential land use
districts for a distance of 500 feet from the edge of the freeway right -of -way. Any parcel wholly
or partially within this area is subject to these requirements.
As an overlay, this District is applied in addition to those standards of the underlying district.
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Any developments within the geographic limits of this district shall conform to the requirements
of both Districts or the more restrictive of the two.
19.14.030 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following development standards shall apply:
1. LANDSCAPE SETBACK BUFFER
A 25 foot landscape setback buffer is required along all freeway frontage whether the
property fronts or backs up to the freeway. The buffer shall contain, as a minimum, 1-
24" box "Green Gem" for every 30 feet of adjacent lot line. The trees may be clustered.
2. BUILDING SETBACK
A minimum building setback of 50 feet from the freeway right -of -way line will be
required.
3. SERVICE, LOADLNG, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS
Service areas including storage, special equipment, maintenance, and loading areas shall
be screened with landscaping and architectural elements. The purpose is to hide those
areas from the freeways. Loading docks and service areas shall be located on interior
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side yards and concealed from public "freeway" view (side yard opposite the direction of
} traffic).
Utility equipment and communication devices located on the grounds shall be screened so
that the site will appear free of all such devices. Utility lines for water, gas, sewage,
electrical, and communication shall be installed underground.
Refuse collection areas are to be visually screened with a solid perimeter wall using
materials and colors compatible with those of the adjacent structures. Refuse collection
areas are to be located on an interior building side yard and shall be roofed if the contents
of the area are visible from any freeway.
Service, storage, and maintenance areas shall be constructed and maintained according to
the following standards:
A. No materials, supplies or equipment, including trucks or other motor vehicles, are
to be stored on -site except inside an enclosed structure or behind architectural
screening, to prevent visibility from the freeway. The storage of vehicles for sale
is exempt from this requirement.
B. All storage areas shall be screened by walls and shall be located on the side or rear
portions of structures.
C. Architectural screening shall be constructed of the same materials and finishes
compatible with the adjacent structure, and shall be designed and placed to
complement the building design.
D. No service, storage, maintenance, or loading area may extend into a landscape
setback buffer area.
4. BUILDLNG FACADE
Desirable:
A. Facades should be designed to convey a sense of order through the interplay of
light, shadow and texture. Facade articulation should reinforce a sense of quality
and integrity.
B. A sophisticated refinement of the building proportions and fenestration details
should be carefully conceived to achieve desired goals.
C. Facades shall reflect the quality and the sense of order of the underlying structure
in a clear and consistent manner. Window panels (if used) and spandrels shall be
differentiated and the percentage of window glass to non -glass area should be a
minimum of 25 % (window) and 25 % (wall) in retail uses.
D. Recessed or articulated wall surfaces columns and
beams will help to visually
segment an otherwise massive exterior wall surface.
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Undesirable:
A. No boxy and monotonous facades which lack a sense of scale shall be permitted.
B. No weak or token expressions of structure or an inconsistent statement of structure
shall be permitted.
C. No arbitrary, decorative, or stylized architectural treatments shall be permitted.
D. No large amounts (more than 70% of wall surface) of reflective glass shall be
permitted.
5. MECILkNIC AL EQUIPMENT
Roof - mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened on all sides. Any devices located
on the structure will be properly screened to minimize visual impact. The color of these
devices will be the same as the building color.
Structures shall appear free of all utility and communication devices. Satellite dishes and
antennas shall be ground mounted unless technically infeasible, and shall be located and
treated in a manner that reduces visibility from freeways. All installation locations shall
be noted on the site plans.
6. FREEWAY SIGNS
A. Freeway Signs are limited to identifying the complex, major anchor tenant,
structure. or company occupying the site, or a qualifying offsite business,
pursuant to Section 19.22.080(4) of this Development Code. MC 929 12 -20 -94
B. Freeway signs are permitted on parcels with more than 100 feet of freeway or
street frontaJe in addition to other sins allowed.
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Freeway � -'gns shall be perpendicular to the freeway. Location shall be
approximatav midway between side property lines.
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D. Projects over 5 acres in size with more than 1,000 feet of freeway frontage may be
permitted 2 freeway adjacent signs at the discretion of the Commission. These
signs shall not be placed closer than 600 feet to each other. All other regulations
shall apply.
E. Buildings, such as hotels and restaurants, fronting the freeway are entitled to have
a freeway sign and a building sign visible from the freeway.
F. Any tree in the landscaped buffer that is removed to accommodate the installation
of any sign shall be replaced with a minimum 48 inch box tree.
S. PROHIBITED STRUCTURES
Structures with open, exposed craneways are prohibited.
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