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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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(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
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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.
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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:
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"(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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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."
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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
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