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Ordinance - 1005ORDINANCE NO. 1005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNS. (AMENDMENT NO. 81) The City Council of the City of West Covina does ordain as • follows: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find, determine and declare that the following amendments were duly initiated, that notice of hearings thereon was duly given and published, that public hearings thereon were duly held by the Planning Commission and City Council, and that the public convenience and necessity and the general welfare require that the following amendments be made. SECTION 2. Section 9201 of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended by the addition thereto in proper alphabetical order of the following definitions, to wit: "ADVERTISING SIGN. - A sign that portrays, through the use of words, letters, or symbols, the type or name of any business conducted on the premises or the name of the person conducting business on the premises, and/or any product or service obtainable on the premises. BUILDING FRONTAGE. - That side of a building which contains the main entrance for pedestrian ingress and egress. If more than one main entrance exists, the one that most nearly faces or is oriented to the street of highest classification as portrayed on the current Master Plan of Streets and Highways shall be considered the building frontage. If all streets are of the same classification, the side of the building with the smallest lineal dimension con- taining a main entrance shall be considered the building frontage. DETACHED SIGN. - A ground sign that is unattached and free standing with no form of support other than its own structural members. DOUBLE-FACED SIGN. - A sign with two faces only, with each face oriented 180 degrees from the other. GROUND SIGN. - A sign whose structural supports are placed upon or into the ground and is completely free of any other attach- ments. IDENTIFYING SIGN. - A sign that portrays, through the use of words, letters, or symbols, the type or name of the business con- ducted on the premises. MULTI -FACED SIGN. - A sign with more -'--than two faces with each face oriented at less than 180 degrees from the other. ROOF SIGN. - A sign whose structural supports are placed upon or into the roof of a building or structure and is completely free of any other visible attachments." •SECTION 3. Section 9203 (e) of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "(e) The following signs: 1. One unlighted sign, not to exceed 6 square feet in area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of only the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed. 2. One unlighted sign, not larger than 12 square feet, identifying and advertising products produced on the premises as permitted by this chapter. 3. A name plate, not exceeding 1 square foot, containing the name and address of the occupant of the premises. • 4. One unlighted double-faced or two unlighted single -face ground signs, not to exceed 60 square feet per face, may be allowed on the premises advertising the sale of 5 or more new dwelling units or lots under common ownership either adjacent or within close proximity to each other. Such signs may remain for a period not to exceed one year or until said properties have been sold, whichever occurs sooner. 5. All attached signs must be flat against the building or structure and shall not extend above the top of the wall; must be constructed of metal, wood, or comparable weather- proof material; and must be enclosed and bird and vermin proof, interior signs excepted." SECTION 4. Section 9204 (e) of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "(e) The following signs: 1. One unlighted sign, not exceeding 6 square feet in area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of only the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed. 2. A name plate, not exceeding 1 square foot in area, con- taining the name and address of the occupant of the premises. 3. One unlighted double-faced or two unlighted single -face ground signs, not to exceed 60 square feet per face, may be allowed on the premises advertising the sale of 5 or more new dwelling units or lots under common ownership either adjacent or within close proximity to each other. Such signs may remain for a period not to exceed one year or until said properties have been sold, whichever occurs sooner. 4. All attached signs must be flat against the building or structure and shall not extend above the top of the wall; must be constructed of metal, wood, or comparable weather- proof material; and must be enclosed and bird and vermin proof, interior signs excepted." SECTION 5. Section 9205 (b) of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "(b) The following signs: 1. One name plate per unit, not exceeding 1 square foot in area, containing the name and address of the occupant • of the premises. 2. One interior lighted identifying sign attached to the main building of no more than 5 square feet per dwelling unit, up to a maximum of 40 square feet, will be allowed at a major entrance which faces a public street. -2- 3. One interior lighted sign attached to the main building, not to exceed 15 square feet of surface area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of only the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed. 4. One unlighted double-faced or two unlighted single -face ground signs, not to exceed 60 square feet per face, may • be allowed on the premises advertising the sale of 5 or more new dwelling units or lots under common ownership either adjacent or within close proximity to each other. Such signs may remain for a period not to exceed one year or until said properties have been sold, whichever occurs sooner. 5. All attached signs must be flat against the building or structure and shall not extend above the top of the wall; must be constructed of metal, wood, or comparable weather- proof material; and must be enclosed and bird and vermin proof, interior signs excepted." SECTION 6. Section 9206 (f) of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "(f) The following signs: 1. One name plate per unit, not exceeding 1 square foot in area, containing the name and address of the occupantcf the premises. 2. One interior lighted identifying sign attached to the • main building of no more than 5 square feet per dwelling unit, up to a maximum of 40 square feet, will be allowed at a major entrance which faces a public street. 3. One interior lighted sign attached to the main building, not to exceed 20 square feet of surface area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of only the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed. 4. One unlighted double-faced or two unlighted single -face ground signs, not to exceed 60 square feet per face, may be allowed on the premises advertising the sale of 5 or more new dwelling units or lots under common ownership either adjacent or within close proximity to each other. Such signs may remain for a period not to exceed one year or until said properties have been sold, whichever occurs sooner. 5. All attached signs must be flat against the building or structure and shall not extend above the top of the wall; must be constructed of metal, wood, or comparable weather- proof material; and must be enclosed and bird and vermin proof, interior signs excepted." SECTION 7. Section 9209 (f) of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "(f) The following signs: 0 1. One name plate per unit, not exceeding 1 square foot in area, containing the name and address of the occupant of the premises. 2. One interior lighted identifying sign attached to the main building of no more than 5 square feet per dwelling unit, up to a maximum of 40 square feet, will be allowed at a major entrance which faces a public street. -3- SECTION 8. Section 9210 (a) of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "(a) The following signs and conditions thereto will be allowed: 1. Two square feet of advertising sign (see definition), • up to a maximum of 80 square feet, will be allowed on the front of the building for every lineal foot of building frontage. 2. One square foot of identifying sign (see definition), up to a maximum of 40 square feet, will be allowed on the side and/or rear of a building for every lineal foot of building frontage when said side and/or rear is oriented to or faces a public parking area or street. 3. All attached signs must be flat against the building or structure and shall not extend above the top of the wall; must be constructed of metal, wood, or comparable weather- proof material; and must be enclosed and bird and vermin proof, interior signs excepted. 4. One double-faced or single -face detached advertising or identifying sign, not to exceed the height of the building or 30 feet from ground level, whichever is less, will be allowed only when the building location or configuration or topographical variation or other like circumstances preclude the effective use of a sign on the building but must'have the explicit approval as to necessity, size, and location of either the Planning Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. The square footage of each face utilized shall in no case exceed the square footage allowed on the front of the building and shall be sub- tracted from the allowable square footage on the building itself. All detached signs shall be placed within a permanently landscaped area of not less than 24 square feet surrounded by a concrete or comparable curb of no less than 6 inches. 5. One name plate, not exceeding 2 square feet in area, con- taining the name and address of an occupant will be allowed at every exterior entrance to a building. 6. One sign attached to the main building, not to exceed 24. square feet of surface area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed. 7. No sign may encroach upon or overhang adjacent property or public right-of-way unless an encroachment permit has been approved by the City Council as set forth in the Municipal Code. 8. Painted signs on buildings or either surface of windows or attached thereto, etc. are prohibited. 9. All sign illumination will be from the interior and no • . sign visible from a public street shall be constructed or maintained to flash, rotate, or in any way simulate motion. 10. The square footage of a sign made up -of letters, words, or symbols within a frame, etc. shall be determined from the outside edge of the frame itself. The square footage of a sign composed of only letters, words, or symbols shall -4- be determined from imaginary straight lines drawn around the entire copy or grouping of such letters, words, or symbols. Only those portions of the construction elements that are an integral part of the sign itself shall be considered in the allocation of square footage allowed. 11. All signs shall be structurally safe, shall be painted . (nontoxic) or of rust inhibitive material, and shall be maintained in good condition in the opinion of the Planning Director, Building and Safety Director, Plan- ning Commission, or City Council. It shall further be the responsibility of the property owner of the land and/or improvements to remove any sign or signs on premises abandoned for a period of over 60 days. 12. One temporary double-faced or two single -face signs, not to exceed 75 square feet per face, denoting the proposed or future construction on a particular site will be allowed for a period not to exceed six months prior to construction, with the right of renewal for an additional six months. Said sign may indicate the particulars of the proposed construction; the company, firm, individual, etc. instrumental in its creation; the architect, engi- neer, contractor; and rental, sale, or lease information. If construction commences, said sign will be allowed until 7 days after completion of the project, which will be determined from the date of the occupancy permit." SECTION 9. Section 9211.1 (a) of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "(a) The following signs and conditions thereto will be allowed: 1. Two square feet of advertising sign (see definition), up to a maximum of 300 square feet, will be allowed on the front of the building for every lineal foot of building frontage (see definition). No such sign need be less than 40 square feet regardless of the lineal building frontage. 2. One square foot of identifying sign (see definition), up to a maximum of 150 square feet, will be allowed on the side and/or rear of a building for every lineal foot of building frontage when said side or rear is oriented to or faces a public parking area or street. 3. All attached signs must be flat against the building or structure and shall not extend above the top of the wall; must be constructed of metal, wood, or comparable weatherproof material; and must be enclosed and bird and vermin proof, interior signs excepted. 4. One double-faced or single -face detached advertising or identifying sign, not to exceed one and one-fourth the height of the building of 35 feet from ground level, whichever is less, will be allowed only when the building location or configuration or topographical variation or other like circumstances preclude the effective use of a sign on the building but must have the explicit approval as to necessity, size, and location of either the Planning Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. The square footage of each face, however, shall in no case exceed that amount allowed on the front of the building and shall be subtracted therefrom. All detached signs -5.- shall be placed within a permanently landscaped area of not less than 24 square feet surrounded by a concrete or comparable curb of no less than 6 inches. 5. One name plate, not exceeding 2 square feet in area, con- taining the name and address of an occupant will be . allowed at every exterior entrance to a building. 6. One sign attached to the main building, not to exceed 30 square feet of surface area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed. 7. No sign may encroach upon or overhang adjacent property or public right-of-way unless an encroachment permit has been approved by the City Council as set forth in the Municipal Code. 8. Signs painted on the walls of buildings are prohibited. 9. Signs painted or attached to either surface of windows will be allowed on the ground floor level but shall obscure no more than 20,% of the total square footage of such windows, or signs totaling no more than 20% of the square footage of such windows may be allowed in per- manent, weatherproof display boxes attached flat against the surface of the building. Such signage shall adver- tise only products available on the premises and shall be allowed for a period of not more than 30 days without total change of copy. • 100 All sign illumination will be from the interior, and no sign visible from a public street shall be constructed or maintained to flash, rotate, or in any way simulate motion. 11. The square footage of a sign made up of letters, words, or symbols within a frame, etc. shall be determined from the outside edge of the frame itself. The square footage of a sign composed of only letters, words, or symbols shall be determined from imaginary straight lines drawn around the entire copy or grouping of such letters, words, or symbols. Only those portions of the construction elements that are an integral part of the sign itself shall be considered in the allocation of square footage allowed. 12. Banners and pennants without wording (except wording of a non -advertising nature concerning seasonal or holiday greetings or events of general public interest) erected for the purpose of advertising special events and special sales may be permitted by the Building Department, with a service charge of $6.00, for a period of not to exceed sixty days. The location and size of the same shall not obstruct the view of neighboring property. The permit may contain reasonable conditions including a deposit of $25.00 to guarantee the removal of the said banners or pennants • at the end of the permit period. 13. One sign bearing the name of the occupants of the building and conforming to a size of not more than 5 feet in hori- zontal length and 1 foot in vertical height shall be permitted in addition to the other signs allowed herein when such signs are placed beneath a canopy or roof over- hang, with a minimum clearance of 8 feet from the side- walk. M 14. A detached sign shall be permitted to identify a shopping center or department store. The total area of sign dis- played shall not be larger than 100 square feet per face or 200 square feet total when the gross square feet of floor space of the shopping center or department store is between 30,000 square feet and 100,000 square feet; shall • not be larger than, 200 square feet per face or 400 square feet total when the gross square feet of floor space of the shopping center or department store is between 100,000 square feet and 250,000 square feet; shall not be larger than 300 square feet per face or 600 square feet total when the gross square feet of floor area of the shopping center or department store is larger than 250,000 square feet. The general location and dimensions of the identi- fication sign shall be approved by the Planning Director unless fixed by a Precise Plan or by the Planning Com- mission or by the City Council. 15. The outdoor display and sale of merchandise and minor tem- porary signs relating thereto during special promotional events may be permitted for the use of any shopping center or department store for a period of not to exceed three consecutive shopping days during any calendar year, such activity to be conducted wholly on private property. 16. All signs shall be structurally safe, shall be painted (nontoxic) or of rust inhibitive material, and shall be maintained in good condition in the opinion of the Plan- ning Director, Building and Safety Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. It shall further be the • responsibility of the property owner of the land and/or improvements to remove any sign or signs on premises abandoned for a period of over 60 days. 17. One temporary double-faced or two single -face signs, not to exceed 75 square feet per face, denoting the proposed or future construction on a particular site will be allowed for a period not to exceed six months prior to construction, with the right of renewal for an additional six months. Said sign may indicate the particulars of the proposed construction; the company, firm, individual, etc. instrumental in its creation; the architect, engineer, contractor; and rental, sale, or lease information. If construction commences, said sign or one similar thereto will be allowed until seven days after completion of the project, which will be determined from the date of the occupancy permit. 18. Service stations, after the granting of an Unclassified Use Permit, shall be allowed the following additional signs: A. Two standard double-faced "A" boards or similar ground signs, not exceeding 12 square feet per face or 8 feet above ground level and located not less than 15 feet from any street, intersection, or driveway opening. B. One detached sign, not to exceed one and one-fourth • the height of the building or 35 feet from ground level, whichever is less, and not to exceed a total of 50 square feet,per face or 100 square feet total, placed in a permanently landscaped area of no less than 24 square feet surrounded by a concrete or com- parable curb of no less than 6 inches." SECTION 10. Section 9212.1 (c) of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: -7- n "(c) The following signs and conditions thereto will be allowed: 1. Three square feet of advertising sign (see definition), up to a maximum of 300 square feet, will be allowed on the front of the building for every lineal foot of building frontage (see definition). No such sign need be less than 40 square feet regardless of the lineal building frontage. 2. Three square feet of identifying sign (see definition), up to a maximum of 150 square feet, will be allowed on the side and/or rear of a building for every lineal foot of building frontage when said side or rear is oriented to or faces a public parking area or street. 3. All attached signs must be flat against the building or structure and shall not extend above the top of the wall; must be constructed of metal, wood, or comparable weather- proof material; and must be enclosed and bird and vermin proof, interior signs excepted. 4. One single or multi -faced roof sign, not to exceed one- third again the height of the building from the roof surface up to a maximum of 45 feet, shall be allowed. The square footage utilized, however, shall in no case exceed that amount allowed on the front of the building and shall be subtracted therefrom. Structural members, other than main supports, shall not be exposed to public view. 5. One double-faced or single -face detached advertising or identifying sign, not to exceed one and one-fourth the height of the building or 35 feet from ground level, which- ever is less, will be allowed only when the building location or configuration or topographical variation or other like circumstances preclude the effective use of a sign on the building but must have the explicit approval as to necessity, size, and location of either the Planning Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. The square footage of each face, however, shall in no case exceed that amount allowed on the front of the building and shall be subtracted therefrom. All detached signs shall be placed within a permanently landscaped area of no less than 24 square feet surrounded by a concrete or comparable curb of no less than 6 inches. 6. One name plate, not exceeding 2,square feet in area, con- taining the name and address of an occupant will be allowed at every exterior entrance to a building. 7. One sign attached to the main building, not to exceed 40 square feet of surface area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed. 8. No sign may encroach upon or overhang adjacent property or public right-of-way unless an encroachment permit has been approved by the City Council as set forth in the Municipal Code. 9. Signs painted on the walls of buildings are prohibited. 10. Signs painted or attached to either surface of windows will be allowed on the ground floor level but shall obscure no more than 20% of the total square footage of such windows, or signs totaling no more than 20% of the square footage IM of such windows may be allowed in permanent, weatherproof display boxes attached flat against the surface of the building. Such signage shall advertise only products available on the premises and shall be allowed for a period of no more than 30 days without total change of copy. 11. All sign illumination will be from the interior, and no sign • visible from a public street shall be constructed or main- tained to flash, rotate, or in any way simulate motion. 12. The square footage of a sign made up of letters, words, or bymbols within a frame, etc. shall be determined from the outside edge of the frame itself. The square footage of a sign composed of only letters, words, or symbols shall be determined from imaginary straight lines drawn around the entire copy of grouping of such letters, words, or symbols. Only those portions of the construction elements that are an integral part of the sign itself shall be considered in the allocation of square footage allowed. 13. Banners and pennants without wording (except wording of a non -advertising nature concerning seasonal or holiday greetings or events of general public interest) erected for the purpose of advertising special events and special sales may be permitted by the Building Department, with a service charge of $6.00, for a period of not to exceed sixty days. The location and size of the same shall not obstruct the view of neighboring property. The permit may contain reasonable conditions including a deposit of $25.00 to guarantee the removal of the said banners or pennants at the end of the permit period. 14. One sign bearing the name of the occupants of the building and conforming to a size of not more than 5 feet in hori- zontal length and 1 foot in vertical height shall be per- mitted in addition to the other signs allowed herein when such signs are placed beneath a canopy or roof overhang, with a minimum clearance of 8 feet from the sidewalk. 15. A detached sign shall be permitted to identify a shopping center or department store. The total area of sign display shall not be larger than 100 square feet per face or 200 square feet total when the gross square feet of floor space of the shopping center or department store is between 30,000 square feet and 100,000 square feet; shall not be larger than 200•square feet per face or 400 square feet total when the gross square feet of floor space of the shopping center or department store is between 100,000 square feet and 250x000 square feet; shall not be larger than 300 square feet per face or 600 square feet total when the gross square feet of floor area of the shopping center or department store is larger than 250,000 square feet. The general location and dimensions of the identification sign shall be approved by the Planning Director unless fixed by a Precise Plan or by the Planning Commission or by the City Council. 16. The outdoor display and sale of merchandise and minor tem- porary signs relating thereto during special,,,promotional events may be permitted for the use of any shopping center or department store for a period of not to exceed three consecutive shopping days during any calendar year, such activity to be conducted wholly on private property. -9- 17. All signs shall be structurally safe, shall be painted (nontoxic).or of rust inhibitive material and shall be maintained in good condition in the opinion of the Planning Director, Building and Safety Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. It shall further be the responsibility of the property owner of the land and/or improvements to remove any sign or signs on premises abandoned for a • period of over 60 days. 18. One temporary double-faced or two single -face signs, not to exceed 75 square feet per face, denoting the proposed or future construction on a particular site will be allowed for a period not to exceed six months prior to construction, with the right of renewal for an additional six months. Said sign may indicate the particulars of the proposed construction; the company, firm, individual, etc. instru- mental in its creation; the architect, engineer, contractor; and rental, sale, or lease information. If construction commences, said sign or one similar thereto will be allowed until seven days after completion of the project, which will be determined from the date of the occupancy permit. 19. Service stations, after the granting of an Unclassified Use Permit, shall be allowed the following additional signs: A. Two standard double-faced "A" boards or similar round signs, not exceeding 12 square feet per face or 9 feet above ground level and located not less than 15 feet from any street, intersection, or driveway opening. B. One detached sign, not to exceed one and one -fourth -the • height of the building or 35 feet from ground leve, whichever is less, and not exceeding a total of 50 square feet per face. or 100 square feet total, placed in a permanently landscaped area of no less than 24 square feet surrounded by a concrete or comparable curb of no less than 6 inches." SECTION 11. Section 9213.1 (b) of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "(b) The following signs and.conditions thereto will be allowed: 1. Three square feet of advertising sign (see definition), up to a maximum of 300 square feet, will be allowed on the front of the building for every lineal foot of building frontage (see definition). No such sign need be less than 40 square feet regardless of the size of the lineal buildi frontage. 2. Three square feet of identifying sign (see definition), up to a maximum of 150 square feet, will be allowed on the side and/or rear of a building for every lineal foot of building frontage when said side or rear is oriented to or faces a public parking area or street. 3. All attached signs must be flat against the building or structure and shall not extend above the top of the wall; must be constructed of metal, wood, or comparable weather- proof material; and must be enclosed and bird and vermin proof, interior signs excepted. 4. One single or multi -faced roof sign, not to exceed one- third again the height of the building from the roof sur- face up to a maximum of 45 feet, shall be -allowed. The -10- square footage utilized, however, shall in'no case exceed that amount allowed on the front of the building and shall be subtracted therefrom. Structural members, other than main supports, shall not be exposed to public view. 5. One double-faced or single -face detached advertising or identifying sign, not to exceed one and one-fourth the height of the building or 35 feet from ground level, whichever is less, will be allowed only when the building location or configuration or topographical variation or other like circumstances preclude the effective use of a sign on the building but must have the explicit approval as to necessity, size, and location of either the Planning Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. The square foorage of each face, however, shall in no case exceed that amount allowed on the front of the building and shall be subtracted therefrom. All detached signs shall be placed within.a permanently landscaped area of no less than 24 square feet surrounded by a concrete or comparable curb of no less than 6 inches. 6. One name plate, not exceeding 2 square feet in area, con- taining the name and address of an occupant will be allowed at every exterior entrance to a building. 7. One sign attached to the main building, not to exceed 40 square feet of surface area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed. 8. No sign may encroach upon or overhang adjacent property or • public right-of-way unless an encroachment permit has been approved by the City Council as set forth in the Municipal Code. 9. Signs painted on the walls of buildings are prohibited. 10. Signs painted or.attached to either surface of windows will be allowed o4 the ground floor level but shall obscure no more than 20% of the total square footage of such windows, or signs totaling no more than 20% of the square footage of such windows may be allowed in permanent, weatherproof display boxes_ attached flat against the sur- face of the building. Such signage shall advertise only products available on the premises and shall be allowed for a period of no more than 30 days without total change of COPY. 11. All sign illumination will be from the interior, and no sign visible from a public street shall be constructed or maintained to flash, rotate, or in any way simulate motion. 12. The square footage of a sign made up of letters, words, or symbols within a frame, etc. shall be determined from the outside edge of the frame itself. The square foorage of a sign composed of only letters, words, or symbols shall be determined from imaginary straight lines drawn around the • entire copy or grouping of such letters, words, or symbols. Only those portions of the construction elements that are an integral part of the sign itself shall be considered in the allocation of square footage allowed. 13. Banners and pennants without wording (except wording of a non -advertising nature concerning seasonal or holiday greet ings or events of general public interest) erected for the purpose of advertising special events and special sales -11- may be permitted by the Building Department, with a service charge of $6.00, for a period of not to exceed sixty days. The location and size of the same shall not obstruct the view of neighboring property. The permit may contain reasonable epnditions including a deposit of $25.00 to guarantee the removal of the said banners or pennants at the end of the permit period. • 14. One sign bearing the name of the occupants of the building and conforming to a size of not more than 5 feet in hori- zontal length and 1 foot in vertical height shall be per- mitted in addition to the other signs allowed herein when such signs are placed beneath a canopy or roof overhang, with a minimum clearance of 8 feet from the sidewalk. 15. A detached sign shall be permitted to identify a shopping center or department store. The total area of sign dis- played shall not be larger than 100 square feet per face or 200 square feet total when the gross square feet of floor space of the shopping center or department store is between 30,000 squar feet and 100,000 square feet; shall not be larger than 200 square feet per face or 400 square feet total when the gross square feet of floor space of the shopping center or department store is between 100,000 square feet and 250,000 square feet; shall not be larger than 300 square feet per face or 600 square feet total when the gross square feet of floor area of the shopping center or department store is larger than 250,000 square feet. The general location and dimensions of the identi- fication sign shall be approved by the Planning Director unless fixed by a Precise Plan or by the Planning Commission or by the City Council. 16. The outdoor display and sale of merchandise and minor temporary signs relating thereto during special promotional events may be permitted for the use of any shopping center or department store for a period of not to exceed three consecutive shopping days during any calendar year, such activity to be conducted wholly on private property. 17. All signs shall be structurally safe, shall be painted (nontoxic) or of rust•inhibitive material and shall be maintained in good condition in the opinion of the Planning Director, Building and Safety Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. It shall further be the responsibility of the property owner of the land and/or improvements to remove any sign or signs on premises abandoned for a period of over 60 days. 18. One temporary double-faced or two single -face signs, not to exceed 75 square feet per face, denoting the proposed or future construction on a particular site will be allowed for a period not to exceed six months prior to construction, with the right of renewal for an additional six months. Said sign may indicate the particulars of the proposed construction; the company, firm, individual, etc. instru- mental in its creation; the architect, engineer, con- tractor; and rental, sale, or lease information. If con- struction commences, said sign or one similar thereto will be allowed until seven days after completion of the project, which will be determined.from the date of the occupancy per- mit. 19. Service stations, after the granting of an Unclassified Use Permit, shall be allowed the following additional signs: -12- A.. Two standard double-faced "A" boards or similar ground signs, not exceeding 12 square feet per face or 8 feet above ground level and located not less than 15 feet from any street, intersection, or driveway opening. B. ,One detached sign, not to exceed one and one-fourth the height of the building or 35 feet from ground level, whichever is less, and not exceeding a total of 50 square feet per face or 100 square feet total, placed in a permanently landscaped area of no less than 24 square feet surrounded by a concrete or comparable curb of no less than 6 inches." SECTION 12. Section 9214.5 of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "9214.5. SAME. SIGNS. The following signs and conditions thereto will be allowed: 1. Three square feet of advertising sign (see definition), up to a maximum of 300 square feet, will be allowed on the front of the building for every lineal foot of building frontage (see definition), No such sign need be less than 40 square feet regardless of the size of the lineal build- ing frontage. 2. Three square feet of identifying sign (see definition), up to a maximum of 150 square feet, will be allowed on the side and/or rear of a building for every lineal foot of building frontage when said side or rear is oriented to or faces a public parking area or street. 3. All attached signs must be flat against the building or structure and shall not extend above -the top of the wall; must be constructed of metal, wood, or comparable weather- proof material; and must be enclosed and bird and vermin proof, interior signs excepted. 4. One single or multi -faced roof sign, not to exceed one- third again the height of the building from the roof 'surface up to a maximum of 45 feet, shall be allowed. The square footage utilized, however, shall in no case exceed that amount allowed on the front of the building and shall be subtracted therefrom. Structural members, other than main supports, shall not be exposed to public view. 5. One double-faced or single -face detached advertising or identifying sign, not to exceed one and one-fourth the height of the building or 35 feet from ground level, whichever is less, will be allowed only when the building location or configuration or topographical variation or other like circumstances preclude the effective use of.a sign on the building but must have the explicit approval as to necessity, size, and location of either the Planning Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. The square footage of each face, however, shall in no case • exceed that amount allowed on the front of the building and shall be subtracted therefrom. All detached signs shall be placed within a permanently landscaped area of no less than 24 square feet surrounded by a concrete or com- parable curb of no less than 6 inches. 6. One name plate, not exceeding 2 square feet in area, con- taining the name and address of an occupant will be allowed at every exterior entrance to a building. -13- 7. One sign attached to the main building, not to exceed 40 square feet of surface area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed. $. No sign may encroach upon or overhang adjacent property or public right -ow -way unless an encroachment permit has been approved by the City Council as set forth in the Municipal Code. 9. Signs painted on the walls of buildings are prohibited. 10. Signs painted or attached to either surface of windows will be allowed on the ground floor level but shall obscur no more than 20% of the total square footage of such windows, or signs totaling no more than 20% of the square footage of such windows may be allowed in permanent, weatherproof display boxes attached flat against the sur- face of the building. Such signage shall advertise only products available on the premises and shall be allowed for a period of no more than 30 days without total change of copy. 11. All sign illumination will be from the interior, and no sign visible from a public street shall be constructed or maintained to flash, rotate, or in any way simulate motion. 12. The square footage of a sign made up of letters, words, or symbols within a frame, etc. shall be determined from the outside edge of the frame itself. The square footage of a sign composed of only letters, words, or symbols shall • be determined from imaginary straight lines drawn around the entire copy of grouping of such letters, words, or symbols. Only those portions of the construction elements that are an integral part of the sign itself shall be con- sidered in the allocation of square footage allowed. 13. Banners and pennants without wording (except wording of a non -advertising nature concerning seasonal or holiday greetings or events of general public interest) erected for the purpose of advertising special events and special sales may be permitted by the Building Department, with a service charge of $6.00, for a period of not to exceed sixty days. The location and size cf the same shall not obstruct the view of neighboring property. The permit may contain reasonable conditions including a deposit of $25.00 to guarantee the removal of the said banners or pennants at the end of the permit period. 14. One sign bearing the name of the occupants of the building and conforming to a size of not more than 5 feet in hori- zontal length and 1 foot in vertical height shall be per- mitted in addition to the other signs allowed herein when such signs are placed beneath a canopy or roof overhang, with a minimum clearance of 8 feet from the sidewalk. 15. A detached sign shall be permitted.to identify a shopping center or department store. The total area of sign dis- played shall not be larger than 100 square feet per face or 200 square feet total when the gross square feet of floor space of the shopping center or department store is between 30,000 square feet and 100,000 square feet; shall not be larger than 200 square feet per face or 400 square feet total when the gross square feet of floor space of the shopping center or department store is between 100,000 square feet and 250,000 square feet; shall not be larger than 300 square feet per face or 600 square feet total -14- when the gross square feet of floor area of the shopping center or department store is larger than 250,000 square feet. The general location and dimensions of the identi- fication sign shall be approved by the Planning Director unless fixed by a Precise Plan or by the Planning Com- mission or by the City Council. 16. The outdoor display and sale of merchandise and minor temporary signs relating thereto during special pro- motional events may be permitted for the use of any shopping center or department store for a period of not to exceed three consecutive shopping days during any calendar year, such activity to be conducted wholly on private property. 17. All signs shall be structurally safe, shall be painted (nontoxic) or of rust inhibitive material and shall be maintained in good condition in the opinion of the Planning Director, Building and Safety Director, Plan- ning Commission, or City Council. It shall further be the responsibility of the property owner of the land and/or improvements to remove any sign or signs on premises abandoned for a period of over 60 days. 18. One temporary double-faced or two single -face signs, not to exceed 75 square feet per face, denoting the proposed or future construction on a particular site will be allowed for a period not to exceed six months prior to construction, with the right of renewal for an additional six months. Said sign may indicate the particulars of the proposed construction; the company, firm, individual, etc, instrumental in its creation; the architect, engineer, contractor; and rental, sale, or lease information. If construction commences, said sign or one similar thereto will be allowed until seven days after completion of the project, which will be determined from the date of the occupancy permit. 19. Service stations, after the granting of an Unclassified Use Permit, shall be allowed the following additional signs: A. Two standard double-faced "A" boards or similar ground signs, not exceeding 12 square feet per face or 8 feet above ground level and located not less than 15 feet from any street, intersection, or'driveway.opening. B. One detached sign, not to exceed one and one-fourth the height of the building or 35 feet from ground level, whichever is less, and not exceeding a total of 50 square feet per face of 100 square feet total, placed in a permanently landscaped area of no less than 24 square feet surrounded by a concrete or comparable curb of no less than 6 inches." SECTION 13. Section 9214A.1 (b) of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "(b) The following signs and conditions thereto will be allowed: • 1. Three square feet of advertising sign (see definition), up to a maximum of 100 square feet, will be allowed on the front of the building for every lineal foot of building frontage. 2. Three square feet of identifying sign (see definition), .up to a maximum of 50 square feet, will be allowed on the -15- • r� U C side and/or rear of a building for every lineal foot of building frontage when said.side and/or rear is oriented to or faces a public parking area or street. 3. All attached signs must be flat against the building or structure and shall not extend above the top of the wall; must be constructed of metal, wood, or comparable weather- proof material; and must be enclosed and bird and vermin proof, interior signs excepted. 4. One name plate, not exceeding 2 square feet in area, contain- ing the name and address of an occupant will be allowed at every exterior entrance to a building. 5. One .sign attached to the main buitlding, not to exceed 24 square feet of surface area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of the particular building, property, or premises upon which displayed. 6. No sign may encroach upon or overhang adjacent property or public right-of-way unless an encroachment permit has been approved by the City Council as set forth in the Municipal Code. 7. Painted signs on buildings or either surface of windows or attached thereto, etc. are prohibited. 8. All sign illumination will be from the interior, and no sign visible from a public street shall be constructed or main- tained to flash, rotate, or in any way simulate motion. 9. The square footage of a sign made up of letters, words, or symbols within a frame, etc..shall be determined from the outside edge of the frame itself. The square footage of a sign composed of only letters, words, or symbols shall be determined from imaginary straight lines drawn around the entire copy or grouping of such letters, words, or symbols. Only those portions of the construction elements that are an integral part of the sign itself shall be considered in the allocation of square footage allowed. 10. All signs shall be structurally safe, shall be painted (non- toxic) or of rust inhibitive material, and shall be maintained in good condition in the opinion of the Planning Director, Building and Safety Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. It shall further be',the responsibility of the property owner�of the land and/or improvements to remove any sign or signs on premises abandoned for a period of over 60 days. 11. One temporary double-faced or two single -face signs, not to exceed 75 square feet per face, denoting the proposed or future construction on a particular site will be allowed for a period not to exceed six months prior to construction, with the right of renewal for an additional six months. Said sign may indicate the particulars of the proposed construction; the company, firm, individual, etc. instrumental in its creation; the architect, engineer, contractor; and rental, sale, or lease information. If construction commences, said sign will be allowed until seven days after completion of the project, which will be determined from the date of the occupancy permit. 12. No sign shall be so constructed or located as to constitute a nuisance or in any way be detrimental to residential uses which front, side, or rear on the Industrial Park site." -16- SECTION 14. Section 9221.8 of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "9221.8. SAME. REQUIRED REMOVAL OF NON -CONFORMING SIGNS. Signs which are non -conforming under this chapter shall not be expanded, extended, rebuilt, altered or reconstructed in any way, except to protect public safety. All such non -conforming signs shall be demolished, removed, or made to conform to this chapter on or before March 28, 1968, or three (3) years from the date they become non -conforming, whichever is later." SECTION 15. Section 9219.8 of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby repealed. SECTION 16. The last paragraph of Section 9219.12E of the West Covina Municipal Code is hereby deleted. SECTION 17. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and cause the same to be published as required by law. Passed and approved this 28t] STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS. • CITY OF WEST COVINA LELA W. PRESTON,DEPUTY I, R =07M, City Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1005 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 14th day of August , 1967. That, there- after, said ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 28th day of Aug, 1967, by the following ust vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmen: Gillum, Nichols, Gleckman, Krieger NOES: Councilmen: Snyder ABSENT:Councilmen: None • -17- L wx