Ordinance - 1981ORDINANCE NO. 1981
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 7 (BUILDINGS
AND BUILDING REGULATION) AND CHAPTER 26
(ZONING) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SIGNS. (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 265:
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN ORDINANCE REVISION)
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 265
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN ORDINANCE REVISION
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: City of West Covina - Citywide
WHEREAS, Chapter 7 (Buildings and Building Regulations) of the West
Covina Municipal Code regulates political signs and street number signs; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code
regulates signs in general within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Sign Code was last substantially revised in 1977 and
portions of the Sign Code have now become outdated and not fully reflective of
current trends and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Sign Code needs to be revised to update regulations to
better reflect current market conditions, to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the
community, and to streamline regulations and procedures regarding signs; and
WHEREAS, the City completed the first part of a revision to the Sign Code by
adopting Ordinance No. 1950 on December 20, 1994 amending those portions of
the Sign Code relating to promotional events and signage; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 1995, the Planning Commission adopted a
resolution initiating the process of amending the remaining balance of the Sign
Code; and
WHEREAS, in the process of developing the revised Sign Code, staff has
conducted research, gathered information "from other cities, conducted surveys in
conjunction with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, and conducted
workshops with the Chamber of Commerce and other segments of the community;
and
WHEREAS, the results of these meetings, studies, and surveys were
presented to and discussed by the Planning Commission at a study session on June
11, 1996; and
WHEREAS, additional information to provide clarification of certain issues
was provided to the Planning Commission at a second study session on August 13,
1996; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did
on the 22nd day of October, 1996, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as
prescribed by law and adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 10-96-4387
recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 265 by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered evidence presented by the
Planning Commission, Planning Department, and other interested parties at a
duly advertised public hearing on the 5th day of November, 1996; and
P
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by the City Council and in
its behalf reveal the following facts:
1. It is the stated goal of the General Plan of the City of West Covina states to
"develop and expand the local economy in order to create new employment
opportunities, attract new investment, and strengthen the tax base of the
City."
2. It is the further established goal of the General Plan to "provide and maintain
an aesthetically pleasant environment for those who live, work, play and visit
in West Covina."
3. The proposed Sign Code will serve to:
a. Protect and enhance the positive image of the City and its property
values, preserve and advance the quality of life for residents of the
City, and provide a pleasing aesthetic setting for those who reside
in and visit the City.
b. Promote the use of signs that create a high quality visual
environment and that are complimentary in scale and proportion
with surrounding buildings and harmonious with surrounding
neighborhoods.
C. Ensure that signs do not proliferate to the extent that they create
confusion and visually dominate the setting in which they are
located.
d. Provide for the welfare of the local business community and the
economic welfare of overall community by providing reasonable
opportunities for the identification of businesses and the goods and
services that they offer.
e. Ensure that signs are designed and located so as to not create a
hazard to the safety and movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
4. An initial study was prepared for this project and has disclosed that the
proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. A
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared for the
proposed project pursuant to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION NO. 1: Based on the evidence presented and the findings set
forth, Code Amendment No. 265 is hereby found to be consistent with the West
Covina General Plan and the implementation thereof.
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Ordinance No. 1981
Amendment No. 265: Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Revision
November. 1996 - Page 3
SECTION NO. 2: Based on the evidence presented and the findings set
forth, the City Council of the City of West Covina hereby approves Code
Amendment No. 265 to amend Chapter 7 (Buildings and Building Regulation) and
Chapter 26 (Zoning) of the West Covina Municipal Code to read as shown on
Exhibit "A."
SECTION 3: A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been
prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970,
as amended.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance
and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 17 day of .December, 1996.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City C'K1k
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF WEST COVINA
I, Janet Berry, City Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 1981 was regularly introduced and placed upon
its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council 19thday of November,
1996. That, thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 17th day of Dec- , 1996.
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Wong, Touhey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
\Ij City Attorney
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A/ AMENDMENT NO. 265. SIGN CODE REVISION
EXHIBIT "A"
Chapter 7. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE IX. SIGNS
DIVISION 2. Political Signs
Delete Division 2, consisting of Sections 7-148 through 7-156, in its entirety.
ARTICLE XIV. BUILDING SECURITY
Sec. 7-243. Special commercial building provisions.
Amend Subsectuon (1) (1) to read as follows:
(1) The following standards shall apply to lighting, address identification and parking areas:
(1) The address number of every commercial building shall be illuminated during the hours of
darkness so that it shall be easily visible from the main driveway or street. The numerals in these
numbers, when placed on building walls or windows, shall be no less than eight (8) inches in
height, or higher, if necessary, to provide required visibility, and be of a .color contrasting to the
background. In addition, any business which affords vehicular access to the rear through any
driveway, alleyway, or parking lot shall also display the same numbers on the rear of the building.
Chapter 26. ZONING
Art. I. In General, §§ 26-1--26-15
Art. II. Definitions, §§ 26-16--26-133
Art. III. Zones Established; Map, §§ 26-134--26-164
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 26-134--26-150
Div. 2. Amendments and Reclassification, §§ 26-151--26-164
Art. IV. Interpretation, Purpose and Conflict §§ 26-165--26-180
Art. V. Nonconforming Buildings and Uses, §§ 26-181--26-198
Art. VI. Procedure, Hearings, Notices, Fees and Cases, §§ 26-199--26-297
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 26-199--26-225
Div. 2. Precise Plan, §§ 26-226--26-245
Div. 3. Conditional Use Permit, §§ 26-246--26-260 .
Div. 4. Variances and Slight Modifications, §§ 26-261--26-269
Div. 5. Environmental Assessment Guidelines and Procedures, §§ 26-270--26-280
Div. 6. Large -Family Day Care Homes, § 26-287
Div. 7. Preservation Protection and Removal of Trees, §§ 26-288--26-295
Div. 8. Single -Family Dwelling Units --Large Expansion and Maximum Unit Size Exception, §§ 26-
296.1000--26-297
Art. VII. Signs, §§ 26-301--26-390
Div. 1. Purpose/ Applicability. §§ 26-301--26-309
Div. 2. Definitions §§ 26-310
Div. 3.. General Provisions §§ 26-311--26-319
Div. 4. Procedure §§ 26-321--26-330
Div. 5. Sign Design Standards §§ 26-331--26-340
Div. 6. Sign Regulations §§ 26-341--26-390
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Art. Vill. Residential Agricultural Zone/One-Family Zone, §§ 26-391--26-425
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 26-391--26-400
Div. 2. Development Standards, §§ 26-401--26-425
Art. IX. Multiple -Family Zones, §§ 26-426--26-535
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 26-426--26-435
Div. 2. Permitted and Prohibited Uses, §§ 26-436--26-450
Div. 3. Criteria for Classification, §§ 26-451--26-463
Div. 4. Definitions Pertaining to Article IX, §§ 26-464--26-480
Div. 5. Precise Plan of Design, §§ 26-481--26-490
Div. 6. Architectural Review, §§ 26-491--26-500
Div. 7. Development Standards, §§ 26-501--26-535
Art. X. Nonresidential Zones, §§ 26-536--26-595
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 26-536--26-555
Div. 2. Criteria for Classification, §§ 26-556--26-565
Div. 3. Development Standards, §§ 26-566--26-595
Art. XI. Nonresidential Uses, §§ 26-596--26-621
Art. XII. Special Regulations for Unique Uses, §§ 26-622--2.6-685.3400
Div.
1.
Generally, §§ 26-622--26-625
Div.
1.5.
Storage Lots and Mini -Warehouses, §§ 26-626--26-630
Div.
2.
Mobile Home Park Regulations, §§ 26-631--26-640
Div.
3.
Model Home Marketing Complexes, §§ 26-641--26-660
Div.
4.
Service Stations, §§ 26-661--26-670
Div.
5.
Home Occupations, §§ 26-671--26-678
Div.
6.
Senior Citizen Housing, §§ 26-679--26-682
Div.
7.
Aircraft Landing Facilities, § 26-683
Div.
8.
Dance Facilities, §§ 26-684--26-684.2
Div.
9.
Game -Arcades, §§ 26-685--26-685.19
Div.
10.
Gymnasiums and Athletic Clubs, §§ 26-685.20--26-685.29
Div.
11.
Second -Family Units, §§ 26-685.30--26-685.39
Div.
12.
Massage Parlors and Bathhouses, §§ 26-685.40--26-685.49
Div.
13.
Mobile Medical Services, §§ 26-685.50--26-685.89
Div.
14.
Recycling Centers/Materials Recovery Facilities/Solid Waste Transfer and Processing
Stations,
§§ 26-685.90--26-685.99
Div.
15.
Major Hotel and Major Motel Alcoholic Beverage Service, §§ 26-685.100--26-685.979
Div.
16.
Reception and Transmission Antennas, §§ 26-685.980--26-685.988
Div.
17.
Miniature Pot -Bellied Pig Permits, §§ 26-685.989--26-685.1999
Div.
18.
Large Homes, §§ 26-685.2000--26-685.3000
Div.
19.
Drive -Through Restaurants, §§ 26-685.3100--26-685.4000
Div.
20.
Adult Oriented Businesses, §§ 26-685.4100--26-685.5200
Art. XIII. Overlay Zones, §§ 26-686--26-749
Div. 1. Civic Center, §§ 26-686--26-695
Div. 2. Hillside, §§ 26-696--26-718
Div. 3. Planned Community and Residential Development, §§ 26-719--26-745
Div. 4. Freeway Corridor, Overlay Zone, §§ 26-746--26-749
Art. XIV. Supplemental Planning Requirements, §§ 26-750.1000--26-751.1300
Div. 1. Water Efficient Landscaping, §§ 26-750.1000--26-750.1300
Div. 2. Transportation and Air Quality Control Measures, §§ 26-751.1000--26-751.1300
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
Delete Sec. 26-17, Sec.26-3.3, Sec. 26-23.5. Sec. 26-45, Sec. 26-47, Sec. 26-55.3, Sec. 26-69.5,
Sec. 26-70; Sec. 26-70.5, Sec. 26-88, Sec. 26-88.5, Sec. 26-91, Sec. 26-92, Sec. 26-92.3, Sec.
26-92.4, Sec. 26-94, Sec. 26-98, Sec. 26-99, Sec. 26-100, Sec. 26-101, Sec. 26-102, and Sec.
26-114.
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ARTICLE V. NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
Amend Section 26-186 to read as follows:
Sec. 26-186. Reconstruction of nonconforming building, sign, or structure partially
destroyed.
(a) Except as set out in (b) below, a nonconforming building, sign, or other structure which is
destroyed to the extent of not more than fifty (50) percent of its reasonable replacement
value at the time of its destruction may be restored and the occupancy or use of such
building, sign, or other structure which existed at the time of such partial destruction may
be continued subject to all other provisions of this article.
(b) A single-family structure which is nonconforming in size and is completely or partially
destroyed may be restored to the floor area which existed at the time of its destruction.
ARTICLE VI. PROCEDURE, HEARINGS, NOTICES, FEES AND CASES
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Amend Section 26-205 to read as follows:
Sec. 26-205. Setting hearings.
(a) All proposals for amending zone boundaries or classifications of property uses within such
zones, general plan amendments, conditional use permits, precise plans, amendments
and reclassifications as are defined by this chapter, or the granting of variances (except
slight modifications), as provided in this chapter, shall be set by the secretary of the
planning commission for public hearing when such hearings are to be held before the
planning commission, by the clerk of the city council when such hearings are to be held
by it.
(b) All proposals for administrative hearings to be considered by the planning director shall be
set by the planning department for public hearing when the applicant or any other party
affected by the proposal submits a request for a hearing in writing to the Planning
Department within ten (10) days of the date that the initial notices of the proposal were
sent. The initial notices shall be mailed in accordance. with section 26-206(d) and shall
state clearly the last date that a request for a hearing may be filed. If such a request is
received, notices of the administrative hearing shall be mailed in accordance with section
26-206(d) to state the hearing date. If no request for hearing is received within the stated
time, the planning director shall have the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or
disapprove the proposal without benefit of a hearing. Conversely, the planning director
may elect to not rule on the proposal prior to noticing and transfer the matter directly to
the planning commission, to be heard within 30 days from the date this election by the
planning director is provided in writing to the applicant.
(c) The date of the first of the hearings shall be not less than ten (10) days from the time an
application is accepted as complete, or the adoption of a resolution, or the making of a
motion. All times as set out herein shall be calendar days unless otherwise indicated.
Amend Section 26-206 to read as follows:
Sec.26-206. Notices.
Notices of public hearing stating the type of application or nature of proposal, general description
of property under consideration, and the time and place at which the public hearing is to be held
shall be given in the following manner and shall be completed or received not less than ten (10)
days prior to the date of hearing:
(a) For a reclassification of property from one zone to another, redesignation of a property
69 . I from one general plan land use designation to another or for a variance (except slight
modifications), conditional use permit, or precise plan of design:
(1) By one publication in a newspaper having general circulationin the city; and
(2) By mailing a notice to the owners of property within a radius of three hundred
(300) feet of the exterior boundaries of the property under consideration, using for
this purpose the name and address of such owners as shown upon the latest
available assessment rolls of the county assessor.
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(3) Both mailing and publication are to be used in all instances unless otherwise
directed by the city council.
(b) For amendments, supplements or changes to the zoning ordinance that do not reclassify
any property from one zone to another but do impose, change, or remove any new
regulation on the use or development of property and for amendments to the general plan
text:
(1) By one publication in a newspaper having general circulation in the city.
(c) For slight modifications:
(1) By mailing a notice to the applicant and to the owners of all property abutting or
affected by the subject property or separated therefrom only by a street or alley,
at the address of such owners as shown on the last equalized assessment roll.
(d) For administrative hearings:
(1) By mailing a notice to the property owners and occupants of the subject site and
properties located within 100 feet (or greater if required by the code section
particular to the request) of the exterior boundaries of the subject site.
Amend Section 26-207 to read as follows:
Sec. 26-207. Establishment of rules for conduct of hearings.
Each hearing body may establish its own rules governing the conduct of public hearings.
Amend Section 26-212(a) to read as follows:
Sec. 26-212. Appeal procedure.
(a) Anyone so desiring may appeal a decision of the planning director, or the administrative
review board to the planning commission in writing. A decision of the planning
commission may be appealed to the city council in writing. Specific issues to be
considered for an appeal shall be identified in the written request. The request shall be
accompanied by an appeal fee as established by a resolution of the city council, and
mailing labels for notification purposes. The request shall be submitted to the planning
department for appeals of the planning director's, or the administrative review board
decisions or to the city clerk's office for an appeal of the planning commission's decision,
within the time periods specified below. Such an appeal shall suspend and set aside the
decision of the planning commission, administrative review board, or planning director, as
the case may be. In the event of an appeal wherein multiple applications are involved, the -
least restrictive of the time periods specified below shall apply.
(1) General plan amendment. Five (5) calendar days after adoption of the resolution
recommending approval or denial by the planning commission.
(2) Zone change denials: Five (5) calendar days after the adoption of the resolution
for denial by the planning commission.
(3) Conditional use permit, variance (except slight modifications) or precise plan:
Twenty (20) calendar days after adoption of the decision resolution by the
planning commission.
(4) Tentative tract and parcel maps: Ten (10) calendar days after adoption of the
decision resolution by the planning commission.
(5) Decisions of the administrative review board slight modifications, maximum
permitted unit size, large expansion, or maximum unit size exception: Fifteen (15)
calendar days after adoption of the decision by the review board.
�— (6) Decisions of the planning director for minor amendments to a conditional use
permit or precise plan, or any other decision as permitted within the purview of
this article: Fifteen (15) calendar days after adoption of the decision by the
planning director.
(7) Decisions of the planning director for administrative hearing items, sign exception
review, and sign administrative review: Five (5) calendar days after the date of
the decision by the -planning director.
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(8) Tree permit: Fifteen (15) calendar days after a determination is rendered on a
permit, and said appeal shall comply with the procedures outlined in section 26-
293(d).
Delete Division 6, consisting of Sections 26-281 through 26-286 in its entirety.
DIVISION 6. LARGE -FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
Sections 26-287 shall remain unchanged.
DIVISION 7. PRESERVATION, PROTECTION, AND REMOVAL OF TREES
Sections 26-288 through 26-295 shall remain unchanged.
DIVISION 8. SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS -
LARGE EXPANSION AND MAXIMUM UNIT SIZE EXCEPTION
Sections 26-296.1000 through 26-296.1500 shall remain unchanged.
Delete Article VII, consisting of Sections 26-298 through 26-390, in its entirety and replace it with
the following:
ARTICLE VII. SIGNS
Art. VII. Signs, §§ 26-301--26-390
Div. 1. Purpose/ Applicability. §§ 26-301--26-309
Div. 2. Definitions §§ 26-310
Div._ 3. General Provisions §§ 26-311--26-319
Div. 4. Procedure §§ 26-321--26-330
Div. 5. Sign Design Standards §§ 26-331--26-340
Div. 6. Sign Regulations §§ 26-341--26-390
DIVISION 1. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Sec.26-301. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to establish appropriate sign regulations to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare of the community. The city council has found that the regulations here:
(a) Protect and enhance the positive image of the city and its property values, preserve and
advance the quality of life for residents of the city, and provide a pleasing aesthetic setting
for those who reside in and visit the city.
(b) Promote the use of signs that create a high quality visual environment and that are
complimentary in scale and proportion with surrounding buildings and harmonious with
surrounding neighborhoods.
(c) Ensure that signs do not proliferate to the extent that they create confusion and visually
dominate the setting in which they are located.
(d) Provide for the welfare of the local business community and the economic welfare of
overall community by providing reasonable opportunities for the identification of
businesses and the goods and services that they offer.
(e) Ensure that signs are designed and located so as to not create a hazard to the safety and
movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
Sec.26-302. Applicability.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no sign shall be erected, installed, constructed,
relocated, affixed to a building or structure, or altered without complying with the requirements
contained in this article and all other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.
Sec. 26-303 through Sec. 26-309. Reserved.
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DIVISION 2. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 26-310. Applicability.,
The following definitions shall apply to terms as used in this article.
Sec. 26-310.01. A -Frame sign.
"A -Frame sign" shall mean a temporary freestanding sign, usually hinged at the top, or attached
in a similar fashion, and widening at the bottom to form a shape similar to the letter "A."
Sec. 26-310.02. Advertising sign.
"Advertising sign" shall mean a sign that identifies one or more uses, products, or a service
obtainable on the premises through the use of words, letters, symbols, or combination thereof.
EXAMPLES OF SIGNS
Secondary identification sign
m o num ent sign shown
Accessory business sign
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Wall -Mounted Display Frames
(in lieu of Window Signs)
Window Signs
Sec. 26-310.03. Awning sign.
Primary identification sign
Advertising sign
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Information Sign I
(Hours of Operation,Credit Card, Menu)
Wall Nameplate (business name on
Promotional Banner
"Awning sign" shall mean a non -electric sign printed on,. painted on, or attached to a cloth awning.
The awning structure itself shall be subject to building setbacks. Awning signs, for the purposes of
the regulations of this article, shall be treated as wall signs.
signs on awning with pole support signs on awnings without pole support
Sec. 26-310.04. Balloon display.
"Balloon display" shall mean an arrangement of one (1) or more balloons, with or without any
message thereon, which are individually less than 36 inches in any dimension and inflated with
air, helium, or gas, that are tethered at a fixed location and are primarily intended to draw
attention to that location. Balloon displays shall not include balloons arranged in a manner that
cumulatively spell out a word.
Sec.26-310.05. Banner.
"Banner" shall mean a sign made of cloth, heavy duty plastic, or similar lightweight, flexible
material (except paper), attached to or suspended from any structure, building, staff, pole, line,
framing, or other projection, and used for temporary advertising purposes, not including "flags" as
defined in section 26-310.12.
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Sec. 26-310.06.. Canopy sign, building.
"Building canopy sign" shall mean a sign, placed on a vertical plane, affixed flat against the fascia
of a permanent covering that projects from the building (building canopy), and that does not
extend above or below the edges of the such fascia. As used in this definition, canopy shall not
include awnings and other canopy covers made of cloth, metal, and other materials, which are not
an integral part of the building. Building canopy signs, for the purposes of the regulations of this
article, shall be treated as wall signs.
building canopy signs
Sec. 26-310.07. Canopy sign, cloth.
SIDE VIEW.
"Cloth canopy sign" shall mean a non -electrical sign printed on, painted on, or attached to a cloth
canopy. _ The canopy structure itself shall be subject to building setbacks. Cloth canopy signs, for
the purposes of the regulations of this article, shall be treated as wall signs.
Sec. 26-310.08. Commercial sign.
"Commercial sign" shall mean any sign that does not meet the definition of a noncommercial sign,
including, but not limited to, signs on commercial sites.
Sec. 26-310.09. Detached sign.
"Detached sign" shall mean a free-standing sign that is not attached to a building. Detached
signs include monument signs, pylon signs, and pole signs.
monument sign pylon sign pole sign
Sec. 26-310..10. Directional sign.
"Directional sign" shall mean a sign intended for the purpose of directing pedestrians and/or
motorists.
Sec. 26-310.11. Double-faced sign.
"Double-faced sign" shall mean a sign with two (2) faces, with each face oriented 180 degrees
40 from the other.
Sec.26-310.12. Flag. J
"Flag" shall mean any fabric or bunting containing distinctive colors, patterns, symbols, or logos of
a government agency, political subdivision, corporation, church, or other entity.
Sec. 26-310.13. Hand-held sign.
Hand-held sign" shall mean a commercial sign held by a person or persons in a manner to attract
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attention to an area, development, business, or service.
Sec. 26-310.14. Hanging sign.
"Hanging sign" shall mean a sign that is attached to, but hangs or projects below the underside of
an awning, canopy, arcade, eave, overhang, or other covering that projects outward from the face
of a building.
Sec.26-310.15. Height.
"Height," as used in this article, shall mean the vertical distance from the ground (measured from
the adjacent .street curb elevation) to the top of the highest element of a sign, including any
structural element. Where specified, however, height may also mean the vertical dimension of the
sign area or sign face.
__�_ top of street curb
Sec 26-310. 16. Identification sign.
"Identification sign" shall mean a sign that portrays, through the use of words, letters, logos, or
symbols, the name and/or type of business conducted on the premises, or any product or service
obtainable on the premises.
Sec. 26-310.17. Information sign.
"Information sign" shall mean a sign that provides information related to a use, product, event,
business, or activity on the premises and that is not displayed for the purpose of advertising
products or services. Information signs include signs indicating the location of business facilities
(e.g. entrances, walk-up windows, self-service operations), and operational information (e.g.
hours of operation, menus, credit card logos, restroom labels).
Sec. 26-310.18. Inflatable sign
"Inflatable sign" shall mean an inflated balloon, in any shape or in the form of any character or
animal, and over 36 inches in diameter in any dimension, made of vinyl, fabric, cloth, or other
similar, lightweight, flexible material, held up by means of cold air, and primarily intended to draw
attention to that location.
Sec.26-310.19. Logo.
"Logo" shall mean a word, letter, symbol, design, or other graphic representation, separate.from
the sign text that identifies a business, activity product, or company. A logo is considered a sign
or part of a sign.
Sec. 26-310.20. Menu board sign.
"Menu board sign" shall mean a sign on the site of a drive -through restaurant, either detached or
attached to the building, displaying the type and price of food and beverages sold in connection
with and oriented towards the drive -through lane.
Sec. 26-310.21. Monument sign.
"Monument sign" shall mean a detached sign with a wide base.
Sec. 26-310.22. Moving sign.
"Moving. sign" shall mean a sign that moves or creates an appearance of movement, flashing,
blinking, reflecting, revolving, or any other similar sign constructed or maintained to, in any way,
simulate motion.
Sec.26-310.23. Nameplate.
"Nameplate" shall mean a sign that contains only the name and/or address of the occupants of
the building or portion thereof.
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Sec. 26-310.24. Neon lighting and sign.
"Neon lighting and sign" shall mean any electric gas tube lighting and any sign containing argon, .
neon, krypton, helium, or xenon.
Sec. 26-310.25. Noncommercial sign.
"Noncommercial sign" shall mean a sign not connected with a commercial business or activity.
Sec. 26-310.26. On -site sign.
"On -site sign". shall mean a sign that identifies, informs, or advertises a use, product, activity,
event, business message, or service located or provided at the site upon which the sign is
located. On -site signs may include noncommercial signs.
Sec. 26-310.27. Off -site sign.
"Off -site sign" shall mean a sign that identifies, informs, or advertises a use, product, activity,
event, business message, or service not located or provided at the site upon which the sign is
located, including, but not limited to, billboards and noncommercial signs.
Sec.26-310.28. Pennant.
"Pennant" shall mean any lightweight plastic, paper, fabric, or other similar, flexible material,
suspended from or attached to a rope, wire, string, or pole, usually in a series, designed to move
in the wind.
Sec. 26-310.29. Pole sign.
"Pole sign" shall mean a detached sign, other than a monument sign, affixed to the ground by a
single support structure.
Sec. 26-310.30. Political sign.
"Political sign" shall be considered as a temporary noncommercial sign for the purposes of this
article.
Sec. 26-310.31. Portable sign.
"Portable sign". shall mean a temporary sign which is not permanently affixed to a building,
structure, or on the ground, and is capable of being carried or readily moved from one location to
another. This may include, but is not limited to, "A" frame or sandwich signs, or a sign which
leans on a stationary object, building, or structure. Portable signs shall not include banners,
pennants, flags, inflatable signs, vehicle signs, and hand held signs, which are defined separately.
Sec. 26-310.32. Primary frontage.
"Primary frontage" means the side of a building where the main entrance for its pedestrian ingress
and egress is located. If more than one main entrance exists, the entrance that most nearly faces
or is oriented toward the street of highest classification as portrayed on the current master plan of
streets and highways shall be considered the primary frontage. If all streets are of the same
classification, the side of the building with the shortest lineal dimension containing a main
entrance shall be considered the primary frontage.
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Sec. 26-310.33. Projecting sign.
"Projecting sign" shall mean a sign that projects from and is supported by a wall or building with
the display surface of the sign at or near a 90-degree angle to the building facade. Projecting
signs are separate from "hanging signs" that are attached to the underside of a covering that
projects from the building.
Sec. 26-310.34. Promotional sign.
"Promotional sign" shall mean a sign, in addition to permanent signage, placed on a temporary
basis and used to promote a special event or product available at the site on which the sign is
located.
Sec. 26-310.35. Pylon sign.
"Pylon sign" shall mean a detached sign affixed to the ground by two supports.
Sec. 26-310.36. Readerboard sign.
"Readerboard sign" shall mean a sign designed to allow the changing of copy through manual,
mechanical, or electrical means.
Sec. 26-310.37. Roof sign.
"Roof sign" shall mean a sign attached to a building that is characterized by one or more of the
following:
(a) Sign is placed atop, or projects above the top edge of, a roof, mansard roof, canopy, or a
similar structure not at a vertical plane; or
(b) Sign is placed atop, or projects above the top edge of, a parapet wall, canopy fascia, or a
similar structure at or near a vertical plane, or
(c) Sign.is placed on a tower or similar wall structure that extends above the top of the roof or
parapet wall of a building.
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"Sign" shall mean a device or structure for visual communication which shall include any
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announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustration, or insignia visible from outside,
which is used to identify, inform, or promote the interests of any person, business, or organization.
Sec. 26-310.39. Sign area.
"Sign area" shall mean the entire area within straight lines that form, or closely follow, a
continuous perimeter outlining the extremities of the element (including panel, placard, cabinet)
upon which the sign is placed. Where no such element exists (for example, individual channel
letter signs mounted on a building), sign area shall mean the entire area within straight lines that
meet at 90-degree angles and outline each individual character or symbol. Support structure shall
not be included in this area unless such support structures are designed in such a manner as to
form an integral part of the sign or display.
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Sec. 26-310.40. Sign face or surface.
"Sign face or surface" shall mean the surface of the sign upon, against, or through which the copy
is displayed or illustrated on the sign.
Sec. 26-310.41. Sign copy.
"Sign copy" shall mean the words, letters, logos, or symbols displayed on a sign.
Sec. 26-310.42. Sign program.
"Sign program" shall mean comprehensive design standards and/or sign criteria for particular
sites that signs are subject to, in addition to sign regulations contained in this article.
Sec. 26-310.43. Single -faced sign.
"Single -faced sign" shall mean a sign with one (1) face.
Sec.26-310.44. Site.
"Site" shall mean one or more parcels of land or portions thereof for which an integrated
development plan, such as a precise plan, exists.
Sec. 26-310.45. Temporary noncommercial sign.
"Temporary noncommercial sign" shall mean a sign, constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric,
cardboard, wallboard, plywood or other material, with or without frames, which is erected for a
limited period of time to convey a noncommercial message, including signs regarding time -
specific events, such as elections. Temporary noncommercial signs shall include political signs.
Sec. 26-310.46. Tenant directory sign.
"Tenant directory sign" shall mean a sign listing two or more tenants or occupants of a building,
complex, or shopping center.
Sec.26-310.47. Trademark.
"Trademark" shall mean a word or name which, with a distinctive type or letterstyle, symbols, or
logo, is associated with a business or organization.
Sec. 26-310.48. Vehicle sign.
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"Vehicle sign" shall mean a sign permanently or temporarily attached or placed on a vehicle or
trailer, as defined by the California Vehicle Code.
Sec. 26-310.49. Wall sign.
"Wall sign" shall mean a sign, affixed flat against a building wall at a vertical plane that does not
project above top edge of a parapet wall, and that does not extend above or below the edges of
the building wall fascia. Building canopy signs, cloth canopy signs, and awning signs shall, for the
purposes of this article, be treated as wall signs.
Sec. 26-310.50. Window sign.
"Window sign" shall mean a sign that is applied or attached to a window or located within two and
a half feet of the inside of a window.
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DIVISION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 26-311. Exempt signs.
The following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this article:
(a) Street number signs up to three (3) square feet in size.
(b) Interior signs located more than two and one-half (2.5) feet from the inside of a window of
an enclosed building.
(c) City or other public entity signs located on its own property and/or the public right -of way,
including banners permitted by section 26-313(b).
(d) Service station copy applied to fuel pumps or dispensers such as fuel identification,
station logo, and other signage required by state and federal law.
(e) Traffic .control signs installed per the standards of the California 'Vehicle Code, or
directional signs serving the same purpose provided installed or authorized by a
governmental agency.
(f) Construction warning signs.
Sec. 26-312. Prohibited signs.
The following signs are prohibited:
(a) Moving signs, visible from a public parking area or street, except for electronic reader
boards permitted by sign exception review (SER) under section 26-359, barber poles
permitted by SER that rotate at a speed not to exceed eight (8) revolutions per minute,
and tethered balloons permitted by temporary use permit (TUP) under section 26-273 and
section 26-274.
(b) Painted signs, except as permitted on windows under section 26-352, and on construction
barricades by section 26-352(a).
(c) Vehicle signs, except as permitted by section 26-374(h) or where the vehicle meets the
following criteria:
(1) The vehicle is used in conjunction with the business to which the advertising on
the vehicle pertains, e.g. regular use for delivery of business products or
obtaining supplies.
(2) The vehicle sign is permanently or magnetically attached to or painted on a
vehicle -that is used in conjunction with the business that it identifies or advertises.
(3) The vehicle sign is not attached in a manner to render the vehicle, or a door,
window, hood, trunk, or tailgate of that vehicle, unmoveable or unusable, or to
violate the California Vehicle Code.
(4) The vehicle sign is not attached in a manner to render it unsafe or in danger of
detaching.
(d) Off -site commercial signs.
(e) Signs located on public property or in the public right-of-way, except as allowed by section
26-311(c), section 26-313, and section 26-314, or by approval of an encroachment permit
by the city council. Public property includes, but is not limited to: public streets, alleys,
medians, sidewalks, rights -of -way, or easements. This restriction shall not apply to city or
public entity signs on its own property pursuant to section 26-311(c), or construction
warning signs permitted by an encroachment permit. Furthermore, the following shall
apply:
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() No sign a be affixed to private Improvements In the public right-of-way,
including, but not limited to utility poles, light standards, telephone poles,
telephone equipment boxes, cross -arms, traffic control devices, trees, chain -link
fences, or poles supporting chain -link fences.
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(2) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, no sign shall prevent or interfere with
free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape, or shall be located
or maintained in such a place or in such a manner as to constitute an immediate
hazard to the safety of or block the path of travel of pedestrians or vehicular
traffic. The determination of the city engineer or authorized representative as to
whether a sign constitutes such a hazard shall be conclusive.
Sec. 26-313. City approved directional signs.
(a)
(b)
Residential subdivision directional signs.
(1) Signs for the purpose of directing the public to residential subdivision property
shall be considered as authorized City directional signs and shall be permitted in
the public right-of-way when the sign is part of a standardized program of off -site
directional signs required or authorized by the City.
(2) Signs shall be permitted on private property only with the written consent of the
property owner.
(3) Signs shall be free-standing with a maximum height of nine (9) feet and a
maximum width of five (5) feet. The top panel shall state "West Covina". or other
city identifying information. Panels for sites placed below the top panel shall have
uniform backgrounds, height (maximum of one (1) foot, but no greater than that of
the top panel), shape, and width (same as top panel). There shall be no
additions, tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards, or appurtenances added
to signs as originally approved.
(4) Signs and sign panels shall be removed when each subdivision to which signs
and sign panels provide direction is sold out. The entity administering the
program will be responsible for removal of signs and sign panels no longer
needed.
Real estate open house directional signs.
(1) Signs for the purpose of directing prospective buyers to property for sale shall be
considered as authorized city directional signs and shall be permitted in the public
right-of-way.
(2) Sign shall be permitted on private property only with the written consent of the
property owner.
(3) Sign copy may consist only of the term "open house," a directional arrow, the site
address, realtor's name, and phone number.
(4) No sign shall exceed six (6) square feet in area and five (5) feet in height.
(5) No more than one sign directing traffic to a particular location shall be placed per
each side of a street block.
(6) Signs shall be placed on their own stakes or other support, and not attached to
other structures, or trees.
(7) No sign shall be displayed on the same location in excess of three (3) days per a
calendar week.
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(c) Banners in the public right-of-way.
(1) Signs for the purpose of directing residents to community events sponsored
wholly, or in part by the City of West Covina, and erected by the City of West
Covina, may be placed within- the public right-of-way subject to approval by the
planning director.
(2) Such 'banners shall be limited to events associated with community events, such
as Fourth of July, the West Covina Festival, Summer Concert Series, Holiday
Concert, and similar events.
(3) The planning director shall develop procedures regulating the time, place,
manner, and duration of such banners.
Sec. 26-314. Temporary noncommercial signs.
Temporary noncommercial signs, as defined in section 26-310.45, shall be permitted, subject to
the following:
(a) Signs may be placed on private property with the prior written consent of the property
owner. On public property, signs may be placed only on stakes or other support devices,
either in the ground in public parkways or in the tree wells of street trees in such
parkways. As used here, "property owner" includes a tenant in possession, and
"parkways" means that area between the sidewalk or, if there is no sidewalk, the adjoining
property line and the curb which is part of the public street right-of-way, although
maintained and treated as part of a private yard.
(b) Signs on private property shall not exceed eight (8) feet in any dimension or 32 square
feet in area.
(c) Signs on private property that are attached to a wall, fence, or building may project into
the public right-of-way up to a maximum of six (6) inches.
(d) Signs in public parkways shall not exceed five (5) square feet in area, per face, and shall
not exceed a height of four and one-half (4.5) feet as measured from ground level to the
top of the sign.
(e) Pursuant to section 26-312(e), temporary noncommercial signs may not be placed in or
on a public street, alley, median island, sidewalk right-of-way, or easement, except as set
forth in subsection (a) above, and such signs may not be attached to utility poles, traffic -
control boxes, or other public property.
(f) It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or maintain a temporary noncommercial sign
other than as authorized by this section, or for any owner of real property to permit, allow,
acquiesce in, sanction, or condone the erection or maintenance of a temporary
noncommercial sign on his/her property other than as authorized by this division.
(g) No temporary noncommercial sign shall be erected or maintained prior to 75 days
immediately preceding any event to which it pertains.
(h) All temporary noncommercial signs shall be removed within ten (10) days after the event
to which they pertain by the person or entity, which erected the sign, or the owner of the
property on which the sign has been erected.
Sec. 26-315. Nonconforming signs.
(a) Existing signs that do not conform to the provisions of this chapter are deemed legal
nonconforming uses if they were installed in conformance with then -existing laws and
regulations and a valid permit, and complied with all applicable provisions on the date it
was installed. Such signs may continue to be used and maintained, provided that signs
shall not be:
(1) structurally altered.
(2) expanded, moved, or relocated.
(3) re-established after the use to which a sign pertains has been abandoned for six
(6) months or more.
(4) re-established after damage or destruction of more than 50 percent of its
reasonable replacement value as set out in section 26-186.
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(b) Sign copy and sign faces may be changed on nonconforming signs when there is no
change in sign area, or when only a portion of the copy on a multiple tenant sign is being
changed.
(c) Additional conforming signs may be installed without the need to remove or bring
nonconforming signs on a site into conformance.
Sec. 26-316. Sign structure and maintenance.
All signs, including those exempt under this chapter, and legal nonconforming signs are required
to be structurally safe and maintained and kept in good condition. The display surface of all signs
shall be kept clean, neatly painted, and free from rust and corrosion. Any crack, broken surface,
malfunctioning lights, missing sign copy or other unmaintained or damaged portion of a sign shall
be repaired or replaced. Signs, and all parts, portions, and materials shall be erected in
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and city laws and regulations.
Sec. 26-317. Business name required.
The name and/or type of the occupant of a building or enclosed tenant space shall be displayed in
the English language, in minimum letter height of four (4) inches, along any frontage upon which
signs for that use are provided. Any copy not in the English language shall be subject to the same
provisions as copy in English.
Sec. 26-318. Illumination.
(a) Signs shall be designed, installed, and maintained in such a manner that the spillover of
any illumination of signs onto residential property shall not exceed two (2.0) foot candles
above ambient light levels, and the spillover of glare produced by the illumination of signs
shall not negatively impact any surrounding properties.
(b) Signs illuminated with exposed neon and/or flexible tubing shall meet the following
standards:
(1) Illumination shall not exceed 30 milliamps.
(2) Signs placed such that any portion of the sign is less than twelve (12) feet above
the adjacent ground level shall be encased and/or covered to protect the neon
tubes.
(3) Wall -mounted and detached exposed neon tube signs shall require
noncombustible backing where attached to structures with a facing of wood or
other flammable material.
(4) Exposed electrode housings shall be prohibited, except in the case of installations
directly onto a noncombustible solid wall, such as a tilt -up cement wall.
Sec. 26-319. Inventory of illegal and abandoned signs.
Within six (6) months of the adoption of this ordinance, the city may commence a program to
inventory and identify illegal and abandoned signs within the city. Within 60 days after this six-
monthperiod, the city may commence abatement of identified illegal and abandoned signs.
Sec. 26-320. Abatement of illegal signs.
(a) Signs on city property and rights -of -way. The planning director, or his/her designated
representative, may immediately remove any sign located on city property and/or public
right-of-ways in violation of this article or any sign which constitutes an immediate danger
as a traffic or safety hazard pursuant to section 26-312(e)(2).
(b) Commercial and permanent noncommercial signs on private property.
(1) The planning director may require any commercial or permanent noncommercial
sign erected, constructed, maintained, or relocated on private property in violation
of this article or otherwise constituting a nuisance hereunder, removed within 30
days after providing a written notice to the owner of the sign, if known, or to the
owner of the property.
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(2) Such notice shall state the location of the sign, the nature of the violation, and the
manner in which the violation constitutes a public nuisance, if any, per the
standards in this article. The notice also shall require the removal or other
abatement of the sign before the date specified in the notice. Further, the notice
shall state that if there is no compliance, the sign may be removed by the city and
the cost imposed on the owner of the property.
(3) If the sign is not removed or otherwise abated by being brought into compliance
with this article, or if a written objection is not filed before the date of removal set
out in the notice, the sign shall be declared to be abandoned and the planning
director shall cause removal of the sign at the expense of the owner of the
property or the owner of the sign.
(4) Written objections to such removal or charge may be filed with the city clerk
before the date of removal set out in the notice, giving the name, address, status,
and detailed objections of the persons filing the objections.
(5) Upon receipt of such objections, the sign shall remain in place pending a hearing
before the planning commission. At least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, a
notice of the hearing date shall be mailed to the property owner, as well as the
owner of the sign and/or person filing the objection. At the hearing, the planning
commission shall hear and consider the objections raised by the persons
objecting, and shall determine whether to issue a written order for the removal or
abatement of the sign.
(6) Notices referred to in this section shall be served by posting on the property on
which the sign is located and by registered or certified mail delivery, postage
prepaid to the owner of the property, and, if known, the owner of the sign.
(7) The charge for abatement shall be imposed pursuant to article x of chapter 15 of
this code.
(8) Alternatively, the planning director may waive the nuisance abatement provisions
of article x of chapter 15 of this code.
(c) Temporary noncommercial signs on private property - abatement or removal prior to
event.
(1) The planning director, or his/her designated representative, may immediately
remove any temporary noncommercial sign located on private property which
constitutes an immediate danger as a traffic or safety hazard pursuant to section
26-312(e)(2), regardless of whether such sign otherwise complies with the
provisions of this article.
(2) When the planning director or his/her designee determines that a temporary
noncommercial located on private property has been erected, constructed,
maintained, or relocated in violation of this article, and such sign does not
constitute an immediate danger as a traffic or safety hazard as set forth in
subsection (1) above, the planning director or his/her designee shall notify or
make reasonable effort to notify the owner of the sign and the owner of the
property on which the sign is located. If the identification of the owner is not
provided on the sign, the owner shall be presumed to be the candidate identified
on the sign or the campaign committee of the candidate or ballot cause identified
on the sign. Such notice may be oral or written and shall state the location of the
sign and the nature of the violation.
(3) The sign owner and/or the property owner shall be provided a period of 72 hours
from the time that notification is made or is first attempted to be made to cause
the sign to be removed or to otherwise correct the violation. If such action fails to
occur within the 72-hour period, the sign shall be deemed abandoned and may be
removed by the city and the cost imposed on the sign owner or, if the sign owner
cannot be contacted, on the property owner.
(4) If the sign owner cannot be contacted, it shall be the. responsibility of the property
owner to remove the sign or otherwise correct the violation. If the property owner
cannot be contacted, it shall be the responsibility of the sign owner to remove the
sign or otherwise correct the violation.
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(d) Temporary noncommercial signs on private property - removal or abatement after event.
When a sign remains on private property more than ten (10) days after the event to which it
pertains in violation of section 26-414(h), it may be deemed abandoned and may be removed by
the city and the cost imposed on the sign owner or, if the sign owner cannot be contacted, on the
property owner.
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DIVISION 4. PROCEDURES
Sec. 26-321. Permanent signs.
Except as otherwise provided for under this article, no permanent on -site sign may be
constructed, installed, placed, displayed, or otherwise established on any building, structure, or
site; and no existing permanent sign may be modified without first obtaining approval of the
appropriate clearance from the planning department as set forth below. Clearance for permanent
signs shall be in the form of (1) a sign permit clearance (SPC), (2) a sign administrative review
(SAR), or (3) a sign exception review (SER) as set forth in this division. Clearance for temporary
signs shall be in the form of (1) a special events permit (SEP), or a (2) a temporary use permit
(TUP), as set forth in sections 26-602 and 26-614 of this chapter, respectively. Such approval
shall be in addition to the requirement for any sign permit from the department of building and
safety pursuant to article IX, chapter 7 of the West Covina Municipal Code. A permanent on -site
sign may be commercial or noncommercial.
Sec. 26-322. Signs not subject to approval.
The following types of signs that comply with the standards of division 6 and other provisions of
this article shall be permitted without approval by the planning department:
(a) Nameplate signs.
(b) Window signs.
(c) Temporary noncommercial signs as set out in section 26-313.
(d) Wall -mounted promotional signs in display frames as permitted by section 26-272(b).
(e) Hand-held signs.
(f) Pole -mounted vertical banners, small balloons, and pennants on uses with approved
outdoor display and more than 75,000 square feet of lot area, as permitted by section 26-
372(f), (g), and (h), respectively.
(g) For sale, for rent, for lease signs on nonresidential sites, if attached to a building.
(h) For sale, for rent, for lease signs on residential sites, except for mobilehome parks,
unimproved property, and new projects, as permitted in section 26-383.
Sec. 26-323. Submittal requirements.
(a) Plans. Requests for approval of a sign permit clearance, sign administrative review, or
sign exception review shall be submitted to the planning department with three (3) copies
of the following:
(1) Sign plan depicting structural details and sign details (lettering style, colors,
materials, method of illumination).
(2) Site plan of the entire site showing the proposed location of the sign.
(3) Building elevations showing the proposed location of the sign.
(4) Samples of colors and materials.
(5) Other relevant information requested by the planning director or his/her designee.
(b) If plans are submitted by a person other than the property owner or manager, a letter
signed by the property owner or manager shall be submitted authorizing the submittal of
the plans for the proposed sign.
(c) Filing fee. For requests for a sign administrative review or a sign exception review, a filing
fee shall be paid as determined by resolution of the city council.
(d) Noticing information. For requests for a sign exception review, the applicant shall submit
a list of the names and addresses of all persons owning property within a radius of 100
feet of the subject site as shown on the latest available assessment rolls of the county
assessor, as well as the names and addresses of all tenants of the subject site and
property within a radius of 100 feet of the subject site.
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(e) Appeals. Decisions regarding a sign permit clearance, sign administrative review, or a
sign exception review shall be final and effective five (5) days after the date the decision
is rendered, unless an appeal is filed in writing as set forth in section 26-212 of this
chapter.
Sec. 26-324. Sign permit clearance.
(a) Applicability. The following types of signs shall be subject to approval by a sign permit
clearance (SPC):
(1) Wall signs, except those pertaining to office and institutional uses, or those with
lighting other than from the interior.
(2) Hanging signs, except those pertaining to office and institutional uses, or those
with lighting other than from the interior.
(b) Review procedure. Upon submittal, requests for a sign permit clearance shall be
reviewed for compliance with the provisions of this article and other applicable provisions
of this chapter. Staff of the planning department as designated by the planning director
shall be authorized to approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove requests for a sign
permit clearance.
(c) Alternative consideration through sign administrative review. If .it is determined that a
request for a sign permit clearance does not comply with the applicable sign design
standards contained in section 26-317 and would otherwise be disapproved, the applicant
may request review of the proposed sign through a sign administrative review pursuant to
procedures contained in section 26-325 of this chapter.
Sec. 26-325. Sign administrative review.
(a) Applicability. The following .types of signs shall be subject to approval through a sign
administrative review (SAR):
(1) Office and institutional wall signs.
(2) Detached signs (except freeway bonus and readerboard signs).
(3) Wall signs with building area bonus.
(4) Multiple -family residential identification signs.
(5) Mobilehome park identification and tenant directory signs.
(6) Any sign with business name bonus.
(b) Review procedure. The planning director shall be authorized to approve, approve with
conditions, or disapprove requests for a sign administrative review. The determination to
approve or disapprove a sign administrative review shall be based on compliance with the
provisions of this article including, but not limited to the design standards contained in
division 5 of this article.
Notwithstanding the above, the planning director shall be authorized to approve the
design of proposed signs that deviate from the design standards contained in division 5 of
this article, if the following findings are made:
(1) The modified design would be more appropriate within the physical setting in
which the sign is proposed to be located, considering such factors as consistency
with the design of other -adjacent or surrounding existing signs and buildings;
and/or the modified design would provide necessary visibility and exposure of the
sign, considering such factors as topography, building configuration, or tenant
space location in relation to the parking lot or street; and.
2 () The modified design Is consistent with the general plan, any adopted area plan or
specific plan for the area, and any adopted sign program for the site.
(c) Review by planning commission. The planning director may elect to not rule on a request
for a sign administrative review and transfer the matter to the planning commission, to be
heard within 30 days from the date this election by the planning director is provided in
writing to the applicant.
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Sec. 26-326. Sign exception review.
(a) Applicability. The following types of signs shall be subject to approval through a sign
exception review:
(1) Freeway bonus signs.
(2) Projecting signs.
(3) Roof signs.
(4) Readerboard signs.
(b) Noticing. Notices of requests for a sign exception review shall follow the same procedures
for administrative hearings as stated in section 26-205 and section 26-206. Notices shall
be mailed to the property owners and occupants of the subject site and properties located
within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject site. If, within ten (10) days of
mailing said notices, the applicant or any other party affected by the proposed sign
submits a request in writing that the matter be considered by the planning director in a
public hearing, such hearing shall be scheduled pursuant to the procedures. as set forth in
section 26-205 and notices of said hearing mailed in accordance with section 26-206.
(c) Review procedure. The planning director shall be authorized to approve, approve with
conditions, or disapprove requests for a sign exception review upon holding an
administrative hearing, or without benefit of a hearing if no request for hearing is received
within the time specified. The determination to approve or disapprove a sign exception
review shall be based on compliance with the provisions of this article, including, but not
limited to the design standards contained in division 5 of this article.
Notwithstanding the above, the planning director shall be authorized to approve the
design of proposed signs that deviate from the design standards contained in section 26-
331, if the following findings are made:
(1) The modified design would be more appropriate within the physical setting in
which the sign is proposed to be located, considering such factors as consistency
with the design of other adjacent or surrounding existing signs and buildings;
and/or the modified design would provide necessary visibility and exposure of the
sign, considering such factors as topography, building configuration, or tenant.
space location in relation to the parking lot or street; and
(2) The modified design is consistent with the general plan, any adopted area plan, or
specific plan for the area, and any adopted sign program for the site.
(d) Review by planning commission. The planning director may elect to not rule on a request
for a sign exception review and transfer the matter to the planning commission, to be
heard. within 30 days from the date this election by the planning director is provided in
writing to the applicant.
Sec. 26-327 through Sec. 26-330. Reserved
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Sec. 26-331. Applicability.
All signs subject to approval under a sign permit clearance, sign administrative review, or sign
exception review shall comply with the following sign design standards, with the exception that
deviations from these standards may be granted pursuant to review procedures set forth in
division 4 of this article.
wSec. 26-332. Design standards. -
(a) Style. Signs shall be integrated with the architecture of the building with which they are
associated. The design, materials, and colors of signs shall be coordinated with the
design, materials, and colors of the building exteriors and other design features of the site
on which they located.
(b) Shape. The outer perimeter of signs shall be of a rectangular shape, unless the use of a
corporate logo or the irregularity of the space where the sign is located dictates that the
sign be shaped otherwise.
(c) Scale. Signs shall be proportionately related to the scale of the building and the scale of
the facade on which signs may be located.
(d) Color. Signs shall be limited to a maximum of three colors unless the use of corporate
color schemes or logos dictates the use of more than three colors. Fluorescent colors
shall not be used. There shall be a significant contrast between lettering colors and
background colors for legibility.
(e) Copy. Individual signs (excluding tenant identification and other multi -purpose or multi-
use signs) shall use a maximum number of two lines of copy, unless the configuration of a
sign dictates that more than two lines of copy be used. Sign copy shall be placed on a
horizontal line, unless use of a corporate logo dictates that copy be placed on other than a
horizontal line.
(f) Illumination. Signs shall be illuminated from the interior of the sign, except for signs with
other forms of illumination, such as exposed neon, flexible tubing, flood lighting, and back
lighting, approved through a sign administrative review (SAR) pursuant to section 26-325
of this chapter.
Section 26-333. Wall signs.
(a) Signs located along a canopy or top fascia shall be centered horizontally along the fascia
and vertically along the width of the tenant frontage.
(b) Walls signs shall consist of individually mounted channel letters, except on shopping
center sites with a comprehensive sign theme -already in place, or with a comprehensive
sign program, consisting of cabinet (can) signs or other sign types.
(c) Landscaping shall complement signs, but shall not obstruct their visibility. Wherever
possible, signs shall be placed where they will not be obstructed by on -site or street
landscaping.
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(d) Wall signs shall not project more than 18 inches from the building fascia.
h,flidinn fa er is
slae or sign
Section 26-333.1. Hanging signs.
J
(a) Hanging signs shall be permitted only on buildings where there is not a sufficient amount
of area on a wall or building canopy fascia to allow the placement of adequately -sized wall
or building canopy signs.
(b) Hanging signs used as identification and advertising signs shall be placed parallel to the
building frontage.
(c) Hanging signs used as identification or advertising signs shall be placed immediately to
the side of or below the edge of the building eave.
(d) Hanging signs shall be a cabinet (can) sign with a decorative shape, possibly with
scalloped edges and rounded corners in order to soften its appearance.
Sec. 26-333.2. Hanging nameplates.
(a) Hanging nameplates shall be permitted only on buildings that have a pedestrian arcade or
other design features that impede the visibility of other identification signs by pedestrians.
(b) Hanging nameplates shall be placed perpendicular to the building frontage.
(c) Hanging nameplates shall be designed to be viewed by pedestrian traffic along private
walkways only.
(d) Hanging nameplates shall be non -illuminated can or wood signs.
(e) Hanging nameplates shall have a decorative shape by providing scalloped edges and/or
rounded corners in order to soften their appearance.
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Sec. 26-333.3. Awning (cloth canopy) signs.
(a) Awning signs may be placed in -lieu of wall signs on buildings with no building canopy or
other pedestrian covers along frontages, or as secondary to wall signs.
(b) The copy of awning signs shall be placed on the valance, which is the portion of the
awning at or near a vertical plane.
Sec. 26-333.4. Window signs.
(a) In order to facilitate law enforcement and protect public safety, window signs shall not be
placed in manner whereby the view into a tenant unit at eye level from outside a window
is substantially obstructed.
Section 26-335. Roof signs.
(a) Roof signs shall be permitted only on buildings that do not possess adequate areas with
proper visibility for the location of other types of identification signs.
(b) . Roof signs shall not be permitted on buildings .with sloped and mansard roofs unless the
sign fascia is placed at a horizontal plane while the back of the sign is screened from view
by either recessing the sign into the roof slope or by providing screening to the rear of the
sign to create a boxed -in area. For these buildings, wall, building canopy, or hanging
signs shall be considered first before consideration of roof signs.
(c) Roof signs shall only be placed atop those areas within the boundaries of the tenant
space.
(d) Roof signs shall be designed to be structurally and architecturally integrated with the
building.
(e) For. roof signs placed on a flat surface, the base of a roof sign shall have the same width
as the sign face, and the color and materials of the sign support and frame of the sign
shall closely match that of the building.
(f) No structural supports, electrical wiring, or other items shall be visible from the public
street and public parking areas.
Section 26-336. Projecting signs.
(a) Projecting signs shall be permitted as secondary identification signs (in addition to wall
signs) for sites with a high degree of pedestrian traffic and where the view of the primary
sign by pedestrians is limited.
(b) Projecting signs may be used as primary signs for buildings that do not possess adequate
areas with proper visibility for the location of other types of identification signs.
(c) Projecting signs shall be placed perpendicular to the building frontage and shall not
extend above the level of the building eave of a sloped roof or highest point on a flat roof.
(d) Projecting signs shall be attached to the building fascia with a'n attractive and decorative
support, and shall not appear to be tacked on.
(e) The design, materials, and colors of the projecting signs and sign supports shall
complement the style of the building.
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Sec,26-337. Detached signs.
(a) Detached identification signs and detached parking directional signs shall not be placed in
close proximity to each other on the same side of a driveway entry.
(b) Detached signs shall not be placed within a triangularly -shaped area adjacent to either
side of a driveway at the point the driveway intersects with the sidewalk or lot line (if no
sidewalk exists) as depicted in the diagram below, or placed in any other location that will
create a view obstruction for vehicles which could create an unsafe condition.
Prohibited Areas for Detached Signs
Example of Parking Directional Sign
do not place any detached signs 4 feet
in 10 by 10 visibility
clearance areas
,v'
16jl �l���iiisidewalk . o
mlllllill ;o1u1VIIVIVjlll 2 feet
4 feet
driveway
10 ft. 2 feet
planter strip
�11IIII11 10ft I I I
sign footprint
, 1 foot
x feet
to lot line
(c) Detached signs shall be located in a planter no less than 24 square feet in size
completely surrounded by a six-inch high concrete curb.
(d) The color, materials, and design for all detached signs shall be. architecturally compatible
with that of the architecture of the building(s) on the site.
(e) Detached signs, other than parking directional signs, up to eight (8) feet in height shall be
designed as monument signs, with the width of the base of the signs equal to or more
than the width of the sign face. Detached signs over eight (8) feet high shall be designed
as pylon signs with two supports to house the sign area in a decorative frame. For signs
where it is not possible to provide a frame proportional to the sign, a single support may
provided as long as the support is proportional to the sign face in size and shape.
Single -Tenant
Monument Sign
sign (overall)
height
sign, face
Width of base is equal to, x feet to lot line r
or greater than width of sign area (no encroachment)
(f) On monument signs and pylon signs, addresses with a minimum of six (6) inch letters
shall be located above the copy area. If a series of addresses are located within the site,
the address shall include the entire address range beginning with the lowest number.
Addresses up to three (3) square feet shall not be considered in the calculation of sign
area.
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Sec. 26-338.1. Tenant directory signs.
(a) A consistent background color shall be provided for all panels.
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(b) Vertical breaks in the sign structure shall be provided for design relief.
(c) Individual panels shall be recessed, framed, or otherwise treated to avoid a flat
appearance of the sign face.
Multi -Tenant
Monument Sign
center/ building name
predominate on sign
Sec. 26-339. Sign program.
Vertical breaks in face
to provide relief
Individual panels recessed, framed,
or otherwise treated to avoid
flat appearance
variety of letter colors to
provide distinction but
consistent background color
Sign programs requiring the coordination of signs on the same site shall be required for sites with
two (2) or more enclosed tenant spaces. Developed sites shall comply with this section upon
requests for either new signs through sign administrative review or sign exception review or for
building design remodel requests through precise plan revision or planning director's modification.
This may include, but not be limited to adding building square footage, separation of one tenant
unit into two, or a change of the exterior architectural color, style, or design.
DIVISION 6. SIGN REGULATIONS
Sec.26-340. Generally.
The following tables contain the sign regulations for on -site signs in nonresidential zones and
residential zones, respectively. In addition to the following regulations, all signs for nonresidential
uses shall comply with the provisions of the sign design standards contained in division 5 of this
article and other applicable provisions of this chapter. Unless otherwise specified, all signs shall
be single -faced.
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Type of Sign
Class
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum Height/
Permit
Comments
Number
Area
Location
Req.
OFFICE BUILDINGS,
INCLUDING
INSTITUTIONAL USES
(e.g. CHURCHES)
Sec. 26-341.
Building
One (1) per wall
Two (2) percent of building
Between top of roof
SAR
WALL SIGNS.
Identification
facing a street or
face (single -face only).
line and floor level
(a)
(for buildings
parking lot.
of the top floor, or
with one to
other appropriate
three stories)
location as
approved by the
planning director.
(b)
Building
One (1) per wall
Three (3) s.f. for each lineal
Between top of roof
SAR
Identification
facing a street or
foot of building frontage,
line and floor level
(for buildings
parking lot.
with a five (5) percent
of the top floor, or
with four or
increase for each story
other appropriate
more stories)
above the fourth story
location as
(single -face only).
approved by the
planning director.
(c)
Tenant
Tenant identification allowed ONLY for tenants on ground floor with exterior entrances exclusive from
Identification
entrances to other units. Size and location subject to section 26-350.
(d)
Building Area
One (1) bonus, in
Size of bonus
SAR
Bonus (for
addition to wall
(size of building)
buildings with
sign allowance
floor areas of
normally allowed,
100 s.f.
60,000 s.f. or
per building.
(60-99,000 s.f.)
more)
150 s.f.
(100-124,000 s.f.)
200 s.f.
(125-149,999 s.f.)
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Class
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum Height/
Permit
Comments
Number
Area
Location
Req.
250 s.f.
(150,000 s.f. or more)
No maximum for total wall
signage.
Sec. 26-342.
Building
One (1) per street
40 s.f. per face (double -face
Six (6) feet.
SAR
Must contain
DETACHED
Identification
frontage
permitted).
building name
SIGNS
and Tenant
(maximum two
and/or
(monument sign
Identification
per site).
building
only).
Directory
address in a
(a)
predominate
location.
(b)
Manual
See section 26-360(c) for standards.
Readerboard
Signs
COMMERCIAL AND OTHER NON -OFFICE SITES (on -site noncommercial signs included)
Sec. 26-350.
Ground Floor
No maximum.
Three (3) s.f. for every one
Only on frontages
SPC
SAR required -
WALL SIGNS.
Primary
(1) lineal foot of building
that face a street or
for lighting
(a)
Business
frontage (up to 300 s.f. on
public parking area
other from
Identification
primary frontage, and 150
with an entrance
than interior.
s.f. for secondary frontage).
exclusive to the
Minimum sign size is 40 s.f.
enclosed tenant
(single -face only).
space.
(b)
Ground Floor
No maximum.
No greater than sign area
Only on primary
SPC
SAR required
Accessory
devoted to primary business
frontage of primary
for lighting
Business
identification signs
business allowed
other from
Identification
(maximum 50 percent of
by subsection (a)
than interior.
total sign area on front wall)
above.
(single -face only).
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Comments
Number
Area
Location
Req.
(c)
Nameplate
One (1) per
Three (3) s.f. (single -face
Near main entrance
None
May not be
enclosed tenant
only).
only.
illuminated.
space.
(d)
Ground Floor
No maximum.
No greater than sign area
Only on primary
SPC
SAR required
Business
devoted to primary business
frontage of primary
for lighting
Advertising
identification signs
business allowed
other from
(maximum 50 percent of
by subsection (a)
than interior.
total sign area on front wall)
above.
(single -face only).
(e)
Second Story
One (1) per
Maximum one and one-half
Below roofline, but
SPC
Must be
Primary
enclosed tenant
(1.5) s.f. for every one (1)
above ceiling level
individual
Business
space. Permitted
lineal foot of building
of first floor.
letters no
Identification
only for buildings
frontage (up to 60 s.f.)
higher than 18
(for two-story
allowed exterior
(single -face only).
inches.
buildings
signs for ground
only)
floor businesses.
(f)
Building Area
One (1) bonus, in
Bonus (enclosed space s.f.)
Wall sign only.
SAR
Total wall sign
Bonus (for .
addition to wall
area along
enclosed
sign allowance
100`s.f. (60,000-99,000 s.f.)
any frontage
tenant
normally allowed,
utilizing this
spaces with
per enclosed
150 s.f. (100-124,000 s.f.)
bonus shall
floor areas of
tenant space.
not exceed
60,000 s.f. or
200 s.f. (125,000-149,999
550 s.f.
more)
s.f.)
250 s.f. (150,000 s.f. or
more)
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Maximum
Maximum Height/
Permit
Comments
Number
Area
Location
Reg.
Sec. 26-351.
Business
No maximum.
25 percent of total glass
Inside glass panel.
None,
Painted signs
WINDOW
Advertising;
window area along frontage
except
allowed.
SIGNS.
Informational
up to a maximum of 100 s.f.
for
exposed
neon
signs
(SAR).
Sec. 26-352.
Nameplate
One (1) per
Five (5) s.f. per face (double
Eight (8) feet
SPC
SAR required
HANGING
business.
face permitted).
vertical clearance
for lighting
SIGNS.
from sidewalk level;
other from
(a)
perpendicular or
than interior.
near perpendicular
to building fascia.
(b)
Business
No maximum.
Same as wall signs.
Eight (8) feet
SPC
SAR required
Identification
vertical clearance
for lighting
and/or
from sidewalk level;
other from
Advertising
parallel or near
than interior.
parallel to building
fascia.
Sec. 26-353.
Business
One (1) per
40 s.f. per face (double -face
Six (6) feet.
SAR
DETACHED
Identification
business.
permitted).
SIGNS
(for sites with
(for single-
floor areas
tenant buildings
less than
not part of a
30,000 s.f.)
planned center).
(a)
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Maximum Height/
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Req.
Comments
(b)
Business
One (1) per
Maximum sign area, per
Maximum sign
SAR
Identification
business.
face (double -face
height based on
(for sites with
permitted), based on size of
size of building's
floor areas of
building's floor area:
floor area
30,000 s.f. or
more)
55 s.f. (30-39,999 s.f.
15 feet (30-39,999
building)
s.f. building)
70 s.f. (40-59,999 s.f.
25 feet (40-59,999
building)
s.f. building)
100 s.f. (60-79,999 s.f.
35 feet (60,000+
building)
s.f. building)
150 s.f. (80-99,999 s.f.
building)
200 s.f. (100-149,999 s.f.
building)
250 s.f. (150-199,999 s.f.
building)
275 s.f. (200-249,999 s.f.
building)
300 s.f. (250,000+ s.f.
building)
Sec. 26-354.
Tenant
One (1) per site.
40 s.f. per face (double -face
Six (6) feet.
SAR
DETACHED
Directory/
permitted).
SIGNS
Center
(for multi -tenant
Identification
buildings and/or
(for sites with
buildings part of
less than
a planned
15,000 s.f.
center).
floor area)
a
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Class
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Area
Maximum Height/
Location
Permit
Reg.
Comments
(b)
Tenant
One (1) per site
Maximum sign area per face
Maximum sign
SAR
Directory/
(additional sign
(double -face permitted)
height based on
Center
permitted on each
based on size of building's
size of building's
Identification
major arterial if
floor area :
floor area
(for sites with
floor area exceeds
15,000 or
100,000 s.f.).
55 s.f. (15-19,999 s.f.
15 feet (15-19,999
more floor
building)
s.f. building)
area)
70 s.f. (20-29,999 s.f.
25 feet (20-29,999
building)
s.f. building)
100 s.f. (30--59,999 s.f.
35 feet (30,000+
building)
s.f. building)
150 s.f. (60-99,999 s.f.
building)
200 s.f. (100-149,999 s.f.
building)
250 s.f. (150-199,999 s.f.
building)
275 s.f. (200-249,999 s.f.
building)
300 s.f. (250,000+ s.f.
building)
(c)
Tenant
One (1) for every
50 s.f. per face (double face
Eight (8) feet.
SAR
Copy limited
Directory,
30,000 s.f. of
permitted).
to identify
Secondary
floor area (with a
those tenants
(for sites with
maximum of
not on primary
30,000 or
three).
detached
more floor
signs along
area)
the same
frontage.
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Class
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum Height/
Permit
Comments
Number
Area
Location
Req.
Sec. 26-355.
Parking
One (1) per major
Eight (8) s.f. per face
Four (4) feet.
SAR
DETACHED
Directional
parking lot
(double face permitted).
SIGNS
entrance.
.(general).
(a)
(b)
Freeway Site
One (1) bonus per
50 percent bonus per face,
50 percent bonus in
SER
Bonus may be
Bonus (for
site.
in addition to detached
addition to what is
applied only to
sites wholly
identification sign, up to
normally allowed,
signs oriented
or partially
total sign area of 450 s.f.
up to 45 feet.
towards the
within 300
freeway.
feet of
freeway
-
centerline)
Sec. 26-356.
Service
One (1) per site.
100 s.f. single -face or 50
1.25 times the
SAR
DETACHED
Station
s.f. double -face maximum
building height (35
SIGNS
Identification/
for identification plus
feet maximum).
(special uses).
Price Panel
maximum six (6) s.f. single -
(a)
or -double face per price
type and grade, up to 48 s.f.
cumulative for price signs.
(b)
Service
Two (2) per site,
Twelve (12) s.f. per face
Eight (8) feet.
SAR
Station Price
may be attached
(double -face permitted).
Panel
to identification
sign, or detached.
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Maximum
Maximum Height/
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Comments
Number
Area
Location
Req.
(c)
Auto Dealer
One (1) per site
150 s.f. per face (double-
35 feet.
SAR
Sites include
Identification
with minimum
face permitted), with one-
any use
75,000 s.f. area (a
half of the sign area
with approved
second sign
subtracted from the front
precise plan
permitted for lots
wall sign allowance.
designating a
with freeway,
minimum
arterial, or
4,000 s.f.
collector frontage
"outdoor
of over 350 feet).
display" area,
and minimum
25,000 s.f.
vehicular
storage or
parking area.
(d)
Auto Dealer
Maximum of three
Maximum cumulative 24
Six (6) feet.
SAR
Directional
(3) per site.
s.f. per face (double -face
Signs
permitted).
Maximum for one sign: 12
s.f. per face (double -face
permitted).
(e)
Drive -through
One (1) per
40 s.f. (single -face only)
Eight (8) feet.
SAR
Restaurant
restaurant use
Menu Boards
with a drive -
through lane.
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Maximum
Number
Maximum
Area
Maximum Height/
Location
Permit
Req.
Comments
Sec. 26-357.
Business
One (1) per
One-half of total allowable
Sign and sign
SER
Projecting
PROJECTING
Identification
enclosed tenant
sign area allowed on
supports shall not:
signs shall be
SIGNS.
(only for
space.
primary frontage. (double-
integrated
primary use)
face permitted). The
1. Extend into
architecturally
projecting sign area shall be
eight (8) foot
and
subtracted from the total
vertical
structurally
allowable sign area allowed
clearance from
with the
on the primary frontage.
sidewalk level.
building.
One face of a double -face
sign shall be counted.
2. Extend onto 16
foot vertical
clearance for
driveways and
parking
spaces.
3. Extend above
the projected
level of the
roofline.
4. Extend more
than eight (8)
feet from
building fascia.
Sec. 26-358.
Business
One (1) per
One-half of total allowable
Maximum one and
SER
Roof signs
ROOF SIGNS.
Identification
enclosed tenant
sign area allowed on
one-third (1 1/3) the
shall be
(only for
space.
primary frontage (double-
height of the
integrated
primary use)
face permitted). The roof
building, up to a
architecturally
sign area shall be
maximum overall
and
subtracted from the total
height of 45 feet.
structurally
allowable sign area allowed
with the
on the primary frontage.
building.
One face of a double -face
sign shall be counted.
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Maximum
Maximum
Maximum Height/
Permit
Comments
Number
Area
Location
Req.
Sec. 26-360. READERBOARD SIGNS.
(a)
Manual or
One (1)
100 percent bonus in
Same as normally
SER
Theater and
Electronic
readerboard
addition to allowance
allowed.
Auditoriums.
Readerboard
permitted per site
normally allowed (including
and incorporated
non-readerboard portions of
into a normally
the same sign), up to
allowed sign.
maximum of 900 s.f. per
face.
(b)
Electronic
One (1)
Readerboard area shall not
Same as normally
SER
Readerboard
Other
Readerboard
readerboard per
exceed 75 percent of total
allowed.
may be placed
Commercial
site and
allowable sign area, per
only on signs
Uses Located
incorporated into
face.
oriented
within 300 Feet
a normally
towards the
of Freeway
allowed sign.
freeway.
Centerline.
(c)
Manual
One (1)
Manual readerboard area
Same as normally
SER
Placed in lieu
All Commercial
Readerboard
readerboard per
shall not exceed 50 percent
allowed.
of window
Office,
site and
of total allowable sign area,
and/or display
Institutional
incorporated into
per face.
frame signs.
Uses.
a normally
allowed sign.
Sec. 26-361. BUSINESS NAME BONUS.
All Types of
One (1) per sign
Ten (10) percent bonus in
Same as normally
SAR
Signs
with business
allowable sign area, per
allowed.
names that
face.
exceed a total of
fifteen (15) letters.
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Class
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum Height/
Permit
Comments
Number
Area
Location
Req.
Sec. 26-370. TEMPORARY SIGNS - Non -Promotional.
(a)
Choice of one
One double -face,
Total area of sign(s), per
1. 10 feet .
SAR
Authorized
Builder and/or
(1) per street
or two (2) single-
face, based on building
upon issuance
Future Use
frontage:
face per street
area):
2. Below top edge
of building or
Identification
frontage.
of wall.
grading
Signs.
1. Free-
75 s.f. (under 60,000 s.f.)
permit, and
standing, or
3. Below
removal
150 s.f. (60-175,000 s.f.)
eaveline.
required upon
2. On
clearance for
construction
200 s.f. (175,000+ s.f.)
occupancy, or
barricade
two (2) years
(painted
whichever is
directly on
sooner.
barricade
allowed), or
3. Attached
on building
wall.
(b)
1. Attached
One (1) per street .
_1.. s.f. (single -face only) _
1. __ Below. roofline..
1..None
..Copy limited .
For Sale, For
to building
frontage.
to name/logo
Lease, For Rent
wall or,
2. 32 s.f. per face (double-
2. Ten (10) feet.
2. SAR
of owner,
Signs.
face permitted)
(must
sale/lease
2. Detached;
betaken
agency, and
only on
down
"for sale,
unimproved
when
lease, rent' or
property, or
over 75
similar
when over 75
percent
messages.
percent of
of
building is
building
vacant (in
is
lieu of
leased).
attached).
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Maximum
Maximum
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Additional Requirements
Number
Si n Area
Sign Height
Req.
Sec. 26-371. PROMOTIONAL SIGNS.
(a) Promotional signs are permitted only for enclosed tenant spaces normally permitted exterior signage and shall not be used as a use's
main signage in -lieu of a permanent sign.
(b) No promotional sign shall obstruct visibility for vehicles and pedestrians, and shall not encroach upon or overhang a public right-of-way
or adjacent property.
Sec. 26-372. PROMOTIONAL SIGNS - Not Associated With A Promotional Event.
(a)
One (1) per
One (1) s.f.
Below
SEP
1. Banners shall be maintained in good condition.
Banners.
business.
of sign area
eaveline.
per one (1)
2. Torn, faded, sagging, or detached banners shall be
foot of
repaired or replaced.
building
frontage (up
3. Banner colors shall be coordinated with building
to 100
colors and/or corporate color.
square feet
maximum).
4. Banners shall be mounted flat against a building
(single -face
exterior wall, except for banners (double -face
only).
permitted) placed on locations other than wall
surfaces, approved in advance by the Planning
Director, for a maximum of 30 days, for uses with
approved outdoor display and more than 75,000
square feet of lot area.
5. This section shall be effective until June 30, 1998, at
which time it shall terminate.
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Maximum
Maximum
Permit
Additional Requirements
Number
Si n Area
Sign Height
Reg.
(b)
No
No more
Below
None
1. Mounted flat against building exterior wall within
Wall -Mounted
maximum.
than
eaveline.
permanent weatherproof display frames
Display Frames (in
allowable
lieu of Window
square
2. Copy limited to advertise products available on the
Signs).
footage for
premises.
window
signs.
(c)
Maximum of
Maximum
50 feet.
SAR
1. Permitted flags are those of a government,
Flags.
(3) three
vertical
government agency, public institution, nonprofit
flags per
dimension
agency, or similar entity, or a corporate business
site.
of eight (8)
logo. Commercial messages, other than a corporate
feet per
business logo, shall not be permitted.
face.
2. May be attached (flat against building wall) or
Maximum
detached (not within building setbacks of underlying
horizontal
zone; shall not encroach or overhang public right -of -
dimension
way or adjacent properties).
of twelve
(12) feet.
3. Torn, faded, sagging, or detached banners shall be
repaired or replaced.
(d)
One (1) per
Five (5) s.f.
None.
1. Shall not impede traffic or pedestrian circulation, or
Hand-held Signs.
business.
per face.
obstruct visibility in parking areas, driveways, and on
public streets.
(e)
One (1) per
Eight (8) s.f.
Four (4) feet
SEP
1. Permitted for a maximum of 30 days per calendar
Portable (A -Frame)
business.
per face
high.
year.
Signs.
(double -face
permitted).
2. Shall not encroach or overhang public right-of-way or
adjacent properties, and shall not any block any
sidewalk, driveway, or parking area.
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Maximum
Maximum
Permit
Additional Requirements
Number
Sign Area
Sign Height
Reg.
(f)
Two (2) per
24 s.f. per
Maximum 35
None.
1. Torn, faded, sagging, or detached banners shall be
Pole -mounted
light pole.
face.
feet.
repaired or replaced.
Vertical Banners
(only for uses with
Minimum
2. Maximum horizontal dimension of three (3) feet and a
approved outdoor
vertical
maximum vertical dimension of eight (8) feet.
display and more
clearance of
than 75,000 square
14.5 feet
3. Must be attached to parking lot pole.
feet of lot area).
above
ground level.
(g)
No
Individual
Maximum 95
None.
1. Damaged or deflated balloon displays shall be
Small Balloons (only
maximum.
balloons
feet above
promptly repaired, replaced or removed from the
for uses with
may not be
ground level.
premises attached to merchandise displays or to
approved outdoor
more than
building exterior.
display and more
36 inches in
than 75,000 square
any
feet of lot area).
dimension.
(h)
No
Each
None.
None.
1. Connected to parking lot light standards.
Pennants (only for
maximum.
pennant
uses with approved
shall be no
2. Spaced no closer than 40 feet on center.
outdoor display and
larger than
more than 75,000
3 feet by 4
square feet of lot
feet per
area).
face.
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Sec. 26-373. PROMOTIONAL SIGNS ASSOCIATED WITH A MINOR PROMOTIONAL EVENT.
(maximum 12 events per calendar year/ total of all combined events may not exceed 36 days)
(a)
One (1) per
One (1) s.f.
Below
SEP
1. Banners shall be maintained in good condition.
Banners.
business.
of sign area
eaveline.
per one (1)
2. Torn, faded, sagging, or detached banners shall be
foot of
repaired or replaced.
building
frontage up
3. Banner colors shall be coordinated with building
to 60 s.f.
colors and/or corporate colors .
(single -face
only).
4. Banners shall be mounted flat against building
exterior wall.
(b)
No
Individual
Maximum 35
SEP
1. Damaged or deflated balloon displays shall be
Small Balloons.
maximum.
balloons
feet above
promptly repaired, replaced or removed from the
may not be
ground level.
premises attached to merchandise displays or to
more than
building exterior.
36 inches in
any
dimension.
(c)
No
50 percent
SEP
1. Inside glass panel.
Window Bonus
maximum.
of window
(buildings with
up to 100
frontages less than
s.f. max.
20 feet).
(d)
No
45 percent
SEP
1. Inside glass panel.
Window Bonus
maximum.
of window
(buildings with
up to 125
frontages between 21
s.f.
to 30 feet).
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Maximum
Maximum
Permit
Additional Requirements
Number
Sign Area
Sign Height
Req.
(e)
No
40 percent,
SEP
1. Inside glass panel.
Window Bonus
maximum.
up to 150
(buildings with
S.f.
frontages over 30
maximum.
feet).
(f)
May be permitted at planning director's discretion of when in conjunction with a SEP.
Pennants, Streamers,
Searchlights, and
Other Attention
Attracting Devices
Not Listed.
Sec. 26-374. PROMOTIONAL SIGNS ASSOCIATED WITH A MAJOR PROMOTIONAL EVENT.
(maximum 2 events per calendar year/ total of one or both events may not exceed 20 days)
(a)
One (1) per
One (1) s.f.
Below
TUP
1. Banners shall be maintained in good condition.
Banners.
street
of sign area
eaveline.
frontage.
per one (1)
2. Torn, faded, sagging, or detached banners shall be
foot of
repaired or replaced.
building
frontage up
3. Banner colors shall be coordinated with building
to 60 s.f. on
colors and/or corporate colors.
exterior
building wall
4. Banners shall be mounted flat against building
maximum
exterior wall or other locations (free-standing wall,
(single -face
detached, roof).
only), or 50
s.f. per face
on other
locations
(double -face
permitted).
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Maximum
Maximum
Permit
Additional Requirements
Number
Sign Area
Sign Height
Reg.
(b)
Two (2) per
24 s.f. per
Minimum
TUP
1. Maximum horizontal dimension of three (3) feet and a
Pole -mounted
light pole.
face
vertical
maximum vertical dimension of eight (8) feet.
Vertical Banners.
(double -face
clearance of
permitted).
14.5 feet
2. Must be attached to parking lot pole.
above
ground level.
3. Torn, faded, sagging, or detached banners shall be
repaired or replaced.
(c)
One (1) per
Width of
30 feet
TUP
1. Must be spherical or custom shape.
Inflatable (Large)
business.
subject
(measured
Balloons.
building (up
from roof
2. Must be helium -filled or lighter than air.
to a
level for roof -
maximum of
mounts.
3. Roof -mounted or ground -mounted.
40 feet).
round level
for ground -
mounts)
above roof
level.
(d)
No
Individual
Maximum 35
TUP
1. Damaged or deflated balloon displays shall be
Small Balloons.
maximum.
balloons
feet above
promptly repaired, replaced or removed from the
may not be
ground level.
premises.
more than
36 inches in
any
dimension.
(e)
No
50 percent
TUP
1. Inside glass panel.
Window Bonus
maximum.
of window
(buildings with
up to 100
frontages less than
s.f.
20 feet).
maximum.
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Maximum
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Additional Requirements
Number
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Sign Height
Req.
(f)
No
45 percent
TUP
1. Inside glass panel.
Window Bonus
maximum.
of window
(buildings with
up to 125
frontages between 21
s.f.
to 30 feet).
(g)
No
40-percent
TUP
1. Inside glass panel.
Window Bonus
maximum.
up to 150
(buildings with
square feet
-
frontages over 30
maximum.
feet).
(h)
One (1) per
Six (6) s.f.
Mounted
TUP
1. Individually strung balloons (less than 36 inches in
Vehicle Signs (only
vehicle.
per vehicle
directly on
diameter) may be tied to vehicles.
for uses with
(single -face
vehicle.
approved outdoor
only).
display and more
than 75,000 square
feet of lot area)
(i)
May be permitted at the discretion of the planning director when in conjunction with a TUP.
Pennants, Streamers,
Searchlights, and
Other Attention
Attracting Devices
Not Listed.
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Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Location
Permit
Additional Requirements
Number
Sion Area
Sion Hei ht/
Re .
Sec. 26-381. SIGNS
IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES.
(a)
One (1)
One (1) s.f:
None
Wording limited to name and
Nameplate.
per
(single -face
address of the occupant of the
residence
only).
premises.
unit.
(b)
1. Attached.
Three (3)
None.
1. Below
5 feet to any
SAR
1. Permitted flags are those
Flags, Non-
per site.
eaveline.
property line
of a government,
promotional
2• Detached.
government agency,
(for
2. 25 feet.
public institution,
promotional
nonprofit agency, or
signs, see
similar entity, or a
Sec. 26-
corporate business logo.
383(f)).
Commercial messages,
other than a corporate
business logo, shall not
be permitted.
2. Torn, faded, sagging, or
detached banners shall
be repaired or replaced.
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Maximum
Maximum
Location
Permit
Additional Requirements
Number
Sign Area
Sign Height/
Reg.
(c)
1. Wall sign-
One (1)
1. Five (5)
(1. or 2.)
Major
SAR
Multiple-
attached to main
per site
s.f. per
Below
entrance.
Family
building.
(1.), or
unit, up to
eaveline.
Identification
max. 40 s.f.
2. Wall sign-
One (1)
(single -face
(3.) Six (6)
attached to a
per
only).
feet.
free-standing
frontage
wall or fence.
(2. or 3.)
2. 40 s.f.
(single -face
3. Detached.
only).
3. 40 s.f.
per face
(double -
face
permitted
for
detached
signs).
(d)
Includes nonresidential uses allowed with a conditional use permit, e.g. church, schools, child-care facilities, adult -care
Institutional.
facilities, public utilities, etc. - see sections 26-341 through 26-342.
Sec. 26-382. MOBILEHOME
PARKS.
(a)
1. Attached to a
One (1)
(1. or 2.)
(1. or 2.):
1. Attached
SAR
1. Illumination is required.
Mobilehome
building wall.
per site
40 s.f.
None.
to main bldg.
Park
(single -face
Identification
2• Attached to a
only).
(3.): Six (6)
2. Block wall
free-standing
feet
at main
block wall.
(3.) 40 s.f.
maximum.
entrance.
perface
3. Detached.
(double-
3. Within
face
planter.
permitted).
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Additional Requirements
Number
Sign Area
Sign Height/
Req.
(b)
1. Attached.
One (1)
1. 24 s.f.
Six (6) feet.
1. On main
SAR
Mobilehome
per site
(single -face
building.
Park Tenant
2. Detached.
(one
only).
Directory.
additional
2. Planter.
per
2. 24 s.f.
200,000
per face
s.f. of lot
(double -
size).
face
permitted).
Sec. 26-383. TEMPORARY
AND PROMOTIONAL
SIGNS.
(a)
1. Attached.
One (1)
Twelve (12)
None.
1. Illumination is not
Advertising
per site.
s.f. (single-
allowed; only item
Products-
2. Detached.
face only).
produced on the site, as
RA zone
allowed by code, may be
only.
advertised.
(b)
1. Attached.
One (1)
1. Six (6)
1. Below
None.
1. Illumination is not
Sale/rental-
per site.
s.f. (single-
eaveline.
allowed.
RA/R1.
2. Detached.
face only).
2. Six (6)
2. Six (6)
feet.
s.f. (double -
face
permitted).
(c)
Attached.
One (1)
15 s.f.
Attached to
None.
Sale/rental-
per site.
(single -face
main
Multiple-
only).
building.
Family.
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Maximum
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Maximum
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Permit
Reg.
Additional Requirements
(d)
1. Attached.
(1.) One
1. Ten (10)
(a) Below
None.
1. Illumination is not
Rental-
(1) per
s.f. (single-
eaveline.
allowed.
Multiple-
2. Detached.
site.
face
Family.
only),.or
(b) Six (6)
(2.) No
feet.
maximum.
2. Total of
ten (10) s.f.
per face
(double -
face only).
(e)
Banners.
One (1)
Three (3)
Below
Flat against a
SEP
1. Illumination is not
Rental,
per street
feet by 15
eaveline.
building wall
allowed:
Promotional-
frontage.
feet long.
facing a
Multiple-
public street.
2. Banner copy limited to
Family.
the name of the owner or
(Not allowed
leasing agency, agency
on free-
logo, telephone, number,
standing
and phrases "for lease,
wall.)
for rent, now available" or
similar messages.
3. Banner colors shall be
consistent with or
complementary to the
color and/or design of the
building (no fluorescent
colors).
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Additional Requirements
Number
Sign Area
Sign Height/
Reg.
(f)
Flags/pennants.
Maximum
Two (2) feet
Support pole
Shall not be
SEP
1. Illumination is not
Rental,
one (1) per
by three
no taller than
attached to
allowed:
Promotional-
40 linear
and one-
15 feet.
any building,
Multiple-
feet of
half (3.5)
fence, or
2. No copy will allowed on
Family.
street
feet.
structure.
flags and/or pennants.
frontage.
3. Flags/pennants shall not
contain more than three
(3) colors of any given
parcel.
4. Flag/pennant stiffeners
shall not be permitted.
(g)
Attached to main
One (1)
24 s.f.
Main
SPC
1. Illumination is not
Sale/rental-
building or block
per site.
(single -face
entrance.
allowed.
Mobilehome
wall.
only).
Park.
(h)
Detached.
One (1)
15 s.f. per
Six (6) feet.
SPC
1. Illumination is not
Sale -
per site.
face
allowed.
Unimproved
(double -
Property.
face
permitted).
(i)
Detached.
One (1)
Double -face
SPC
1. Illumination is not
Sale- new
double-
signs: 60
allowed; maximum one
Projects with
face, or up
s.f. per
(1) year.
5+ Units.
to two (2)
face.
single -face
signs.
Single -face
sign(s): 60
s.f. total.
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AMENDMENT NO. 265. SIGN CODE REVISION
ARTICLE VIII. RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL ZONE/ ONE -FAMILY ZONE
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY.
Amend Section 26-405.5(c)as follows:
Sec. 26-405.5. Exemption from yard and setback requirements.
&I (c) Flags and flagpoles shall be subject to the regulations found in Section 26-381(b).
SO
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