Ordinance - 13106
ORDINANCE NO. 1310
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, REVISING AND RECODIFYING THE PROVISIONS THEREOF
REGULATING SIGNS THROUGH ZONING (AMENDMENT NO. 135 - CITY
INITIATED)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Part VI is hereby added to Chapter 2,
Article X of the West Covina Municipal Code to read:
" PART VI - SIGNS
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10601 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS
Except as otherwise provided in this Part, no sign
shall be erected, constructed, relocated, affixed to a building
or structure, or altered without complying with the conditions
and regulations contained in this Part. The definitions contained
in Sections 10601.01 through 10601.15 shall govern the construc-
tion of this Part.
10601.01 ENCROACHMENT
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.
1060-1.02 PAINTED SIGNS
a. Signs painted on the walls of buildings are prohibited
in all zones.
• b. Painted signs on either surface of windows or attached
thereto are prohibited in 0-P, P-B, 0-S, PAR and I-P
zones except as set forth in paragraphs 10602.01,
10602.02 and 10603.05.
C. It shall be unlawful to paint any portion of a
.building to amplify or direct attention to a sign.
10601.03 NUISANCE
No sign shall be so constructed or located as to consti-
tute a nuisance -or be detrimental to residential uses to the front,
side or rear of any site.
10601.04 ATTACHED SIGNS
All attached signs shall be flat against, and project no.
further than 18 inches from the building or structure and shall not
extend above the top of the wall except when it is located on the
mansard portion of a mansard roof, in which case the sign shall not
be permitted to extend above the roof line of the mansard roof; must
be constructed of metal, wood, or comparable waterproof material;
and be bird and vermin proof.
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10601.05 MOTION
No sign visible from public
be constructed or maintained to flash,
motion, except that barber poles shall
speed not to exceed eight (8) RPM.
10601.06 LOGOS
parking area or street shall
rotate, or in any way simulate
be permitted to rotate at a
Logos or identification symbols shall be considered
signs and shall conform to all of the provisions of this Part.
10601.07 SIGN COLOR
The sign colors shall be coordinated with the color of
adjacent building exteriors.
10601.08 ILLUMINATION
All sign illumination shall be from the interior of the
sign, except that indirect lighting shall be permitted if the light
source (including fixtures), is not visible from the street, a
public parking area, or public thoroughfare.
Exposed neon tubing shall not be permitted on outdoor signs, ex-
cept that such signs erected prior to September 27, 1967, shall
be deemed legal nonconforming signs. Only normal sign maintenance
shall be permitted on legal nonconforming signs and copy changes
or sign reconstruction shall not be permitted.
10601.09 SIGN STRUCTURE
All signs shall be structurally safe, shall be painted
(nontoxic), or of rust inhibitive material and shall be maintained
in good condition.
10601.10 SQUARE FOOTAGE
The square footage of a sign made up of letters, words,
or symbols within a frame, 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 imag-
inary straight lines drawn around the entire copy or grouping of
such letters, words, or symbols. Only those portions of the con-
struction elements that are an integral part of the sign itself
shall be considered in the allocation of the square footage allowed.
An obvious border designed as an integral part of a sign shall be
calculated in the total square footage allowed.
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10601.11 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
Nonconforming signs may not be expanded, extended, re-
built, altered or reconstructed in any way, except for normal
maintenance or to protect public safety. All nonconforming signs
shall be demolished, removed or made to conform upon the altering
of sign copy, size, color or the addition of any new signage to
the site or structure upon which the nonconforming sign is located.
Any nonconforming signs shall be corrected within thirty (30) days
of the issuance of a valid sign permit. Failure to make the cor-
rections shall make the permit null and void and any signs erected
shall be removed at the permittees expense pursuant to Sections
8404, 8410, 8411 and 8415 of the West Covina Municipal Code.
10601.12 PRICES
Prices are prohibited on all permanent signs except
rental, lease or real estate signs unless specifically permitted
by this Part.
10601.13 PHONE NUMBERS
Phone numbers are prohibited on all permanent signs
• except rental, lease, real estate and window signs.
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10601.14 VARIANCE OR UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMITS
Whenever any use is permitted by variance or unclassi-
fied use permit, unless otherwise expressly provided, the sign
regulations of the underlying zone shall apply except that within
the residential zones, the sign previleges of the 0-P Zone may be
utilized.
10601.15 WINDOW SIGNS
Signs located within 23� feet of the window surface
shall be considered window signs and shall be calculated as part
of the allowable window signage in Section 10602-01, 10602.02 and
10602.14.
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• 10602 SIGNS (Non -Residential except PAR Zone)
(O-P, N-C, C-C, R-C, S-C, C-2, C-3, M, P-B, O-S, and
I-P Zones)
10602.01 FRONT SIGNS (Advertising)
Square footage of advertising sign up to the maximum
listed in chart will be allowed on the front of the building for
every lineal foot of building frontage of each office, store,
factory or similar enclosed area having an exterior entrance and
occupying the ground floor. No such sign need be less than the
minimum regardless of the building frontage of the enclosed area.
In addition, such advertising signs may cover that percentage
specified in the chart, of the inside of the front plate glass
windows, up to a maximum of 100 square foot total front window
sign area, but must be neatly painted or of attachable gold or
silver leaf or similar material, except in the 0-P and I-P Zones
where such signs shall be limited to gold or silver leaf or simi-
lar material.
ZONE SQ.
FOOTAGE
MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
WINDOW
• C-C, R-C, S-C
3
300
40
25%
C-2, C-3, M
3
300
40
25%
N-C
2
300
40
25%
I-P
2
100
0
12%
0-P 2 - 80 0 12%
P-B, O-S 2 80 0 0
Sign permits are required on all signs except window signs as speci-
fied in Section 8404.
No signs will be allowed for offices, stores, factories, or similar
enclosed areas occupying floors above the ground floor unless specif-
ically authorized in this Part.
10602.02 SIDE AND REAR SIGNS (Identifying)
Square footage of identifying sign up to the maximum listed
in the chart will be allowed on the side or rear of a building for
• every lineal foot of building frontage of each office, store, or simi-
lar enclosed area having an exterior entrance, occupying the ground
floor and space which is enclosed by the side or rear wall on which
said signs or sign is to be attached, when said side or rear is
oriented to or faces a public parking area or street.
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• In addition to the identifying signs attached to a side or rear
wall, window signs may cover that percentage specified in the
chart, of the inside of a side or rear plate glass window up to
a maximum of 100 square foot total side or rear window sign area,
but must be neatly painted or of attachable gold or silver leaf
or similar material, except in the O-P and I-P zones where such
signs shall be limited to gold or silver leaf or similar material.
ZONE S'Q. FOOTAGE MAXIMUM MINIMUM WINDOW
C-C, R-C, S-C
3
150
0
25%
C-2, C-3, M
3
150
0
25%
N-C
1
150
0
25%
I-P
1
50
0
12%
O-P 1 40 0 12%
P-B, O-S 1 40 0 0
Sign permits are required on all signs except window signs as speci-
fied in Section 8404.
No signs will be allowed for offices, stores, factories or similar
enclosed areas occupying floors above the ground floor unless spe-
cifically called out in following paragraphs.
10602.03 NAME PLATE
One name plate, which does not exceed three (3) square
feet in area, will be allowed at every exterior entrance to a build-
ing and may contain the name, address, and hours of operation of the
occupants.
No sign permit is required for a name plate.
10602.04 ROOF SIGN (C-C, R-C, S-C, C-2, C-3 and M Zones)
One single or multi -faced roof sign, not to exceed one-
third of the height of the building up to a maximum of forty-five
(45) feet from ground level, shall be allowed. The square footage
of one face of a double-faced sign shall be counted; however, the
square footage of such sign face shall in no case exceed one-half
the total allowable signage on the front of the building and shall
• be subtracted therefrom. Structural members, other than main
supports, shall not be exposed to public view.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
• No roof sign will be allowed in the N-C, O-P, I-P, P-B, O-S Zones,
or the Civic Center Overlay Zone.
10602.05 DETACHED SIGN (O-P, P-B, 0-S and I-P Zones Only)
Front advertising signs or side and rear identifying
signs will be allowed in O-P, P-B, O-S and I-P Zones, as a single
or double face sign, in lieu of signs allowed on the respective walls
of the buildings: ,The square footage of each face of said signs shall
be counted.
Detached ground signs shall be of the same architectural style as
the building, no higher than six (6) feet from ground level and
placed within a lawn or totally landscaped area.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10602.06 DETACHED SIGN (Due to Topography) (Not in P-B, 0-S and
I-P Zones)
One double-faced or single -faced 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, 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 con-
crete or comparable curb of no less than six (6) inches.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10602.07 DETACHED SIGN (Shopping Center) (Not in P-B, O-S, O-P
and I-P Zones)
A detached sign, no higher than 35 feet from ground
surface, shall be permitted to identify a shopping center or
department store. The total area of sign displayed shall not
exceed 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
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• 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.
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Such signs shall be permitted on each major arterial for shopping
centers in the R-C Zone having over 150,000 square feet of sales
area.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10602.08 DETACHED SIGN (Parking Directional)
A parking directional sign shall be allowed at each
major entrance to a parking lot, provided such signs shall not
exceed four (4) feet in height and eight (8) square feet per
face. The word "parking" shall be predominant, covering more
surface area then the total of all other wording and logos on
the sign.
Said sign shall be located within a minimum twenty-four (24) square
foot landscaped planter surrounded by a six (6) inch concrete curb.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10602.09 CANOPY SIGN (Not in P-B, 0-
O-P and I-P Zones)
One sign bearing the name of the occupants of the build-
ing and not more than five (5)-feet in horizontal length and one
(1) foot in vertical height shall be permitted in addition to the
other signs allowed by this Part, when such signs are placed beneath
a canopy or roof overhang, with a minimum clearance of eight (8)
feet from the sidewalk.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10602.10 HIGH RISE BUILDING SIGN
Any high rise building
will be allowed signs as follows:
of this Part)
(five or more stories in height)
(subject to all other provisions
a. Three (3) square feet of advertising sign will
be allowed on the front, sides, and rear of the
building for each foot of building frontage.
For each story above the fourth, a 5% increase
in total building signage will be allowed.
b. Advertising signs will be allowed on the ground
• floor only and signs on the top floor or pent-
house will be limited to building identification
signs and must be architecturally integrated
with the building design.
C. Sign locations for a high rise building shall.be
subject to approval by the Planning Commission
as a part of the precise plan of design approval.
10602.11 BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
A sign containing the name and/or address of a building,
located on the building, shall be permitted.
a. The total building identification sign area on any
building shall not exceed two (2%).percent of the
vertical exterior wall area of the building, ex-
cluding penthouse walls,,which face a street or
parking lot.
b. Building identification signs located below the
second floor shall be part of the total sign area
allowed for business identification signs.
• Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
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10602.12 BUSINESS NAME BONUS (All Non -Residential Zones except
P-B and O-S Zones)
When the name of any business exceeds a total of fifteen
(15) letters, a ten (10%) percent increase in allowable square
footage of sign may be;- permitted after the approval of the Planning
Director.
10602.13 BUILDING AREA BONUS (R-C Zone Only)
In addition to the sign areas permitted by other pro-
visions of this Part, the total sign area on a building may be
increased on the basis of building area by the amount set forth
in the following table:
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Building Area
Sign
Area
Bonus
a)
75,000
- 99,999 sq. ft.
100
sq.
ft.
b)
100,000
- 124,999 sq. ft.
150
sq.
ft.
c)
125,000
- 149,999 sq. ft.
200
sq.
ft.
d)
150,000
sq. ft. or more
250
sq.
ft.
..10602.14 TEMPORARY SIGNS (Not in P-B, O-S, O-P or I-P Zones).
In lieu of the permanent window signs allowed in Sections
10602.01 and 10602.02, temporary signs painted or attached to the
inside surface of windows or visible therefrom will be allowed on
the ground floor level, or signs totaling no more than the square
footage of such window signs may be allowed in permanent, weather-
proof display boxes attached flat against the surface of the
building. Such signs shall only advertise products available on
the premises.
No sign permit is required.
10602.15 OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND SALE (Not in P-B, O-S, O-P or I-P
Zones)
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 (3) consecutive shopping
days during any calendar year, such activity to be conducted wholly
on private property.
No sign permit is required.-
0 10602.16 CONSTRUCTION SIGNS
One temporary double-faced or two single -faced 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 (6) months prior to construction, with
the right of renewal for an additional six (6) months. Said sign
may indicate the particulars of the proposed construction, the
company, firm, individual instrumental in its creation; the
architect, engineer, contractor; and rental, sale, or lease infor-
mation. If construction commences, said sign will be..allowed
until seven (7) days after completion of the project, which shall
be determined from the date of the occupancy permit.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10602.17 CONSTRUCTION BARRICADE
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the West Covina
Municipal Code, no sign shall be erected upon or painted upon any
temporary construction barricade unless the sign and barricade con-
form to the following:
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a. The construction barricade shall be located in a
commercial or office -professional zone. It must
have a solid wood face and be intended to screen
on -site construction activities from public view.
b. The proposed design, copy, colors, and materials
of the construction barricade sign are approved
by the Planning Director in writing prior to issu-
ance of a sign permit. The Planning Director shall
approve of the proposed sign if:
i. The sign is designed to utilize the entire
exposed face of the construction barricade
and graphically identify the owner and/or
tenants of the project. The sign may also
indicate the particulars of the construction
project: kthe company, firm, individual, or
others instrumental in its creation, the
architect, engineer, contractor; and rental,
sale, or lease information, provided that
such information does not exceed 75 square
feet of space on the construction barricade.
ii. The design of the sign is aesthetically com-
plementary to development in the vicinity of
the project area.
• iii. The colors of the construction barricade
and the sign erected or painted thereupon
shall be earth -tones and compatible with
development adjacent to the project site.
iv. The materials used for the construction
barricade sign shall have one finished
side which is exposed to public view and
which is used for the approved sign copy.
C. A construction barricade sign may be permitted
for a period of one (1) year from the date of
approval by the Planning Director. The permit
may be extended for an additional period of six
(6) months upon the written approval of the
Planning Director.
d. The construction barricade sign shall be contin-
uously maintained in the condition originally
approved by the Planning Director. Failure to
maintain the sign in said condition shall be
grounds for revocation of the sign permit, in
which case the sign shall be removed from the
barricade, or the barricade shall be replaced
or repainted to the satisfaction of the Planning
Director.
• e. If a temporary construction barricade sign is
erected and maintained pursuant to the provisions
of this section, it shall be in lieu of the tem-
porary construction sign permitted by Section
10602.16.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10602.18 BANNERS AND PENNANTS (Not in P-B, O-S, 0-P, or I-P Zones)
a. Banners and pennants without wording erected for
the purpose of advertising the original opening of
a business may be permitted by the Building Depart-
ment, upon the payment of a permit fee of $6.00 for
a period of not to exceed thirty (30) 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 banners
or pennants at the end of the permit period.
b. Pennants (flag pole type only, not streamers or
pennants on strings or wires) with brand logos or
name of new car dealers shall be no larger than
three feet by four feet.
• -No-sign permit is required.
10602.19 REAL ESTATE OFFICES (Not in O-P, M,.P-B, O-S or I-P Zones)
Real estate offices shall be permitted two (2) real
estate flags not to exceed six (6) feet in height nor a dimension
of 18" x 30", to be used in daylight hours only and with location
subject to approval by the Planning Director.
No sign permit is required.
10602.20 LEASE, RENTAL OR SALE SIGNS (Not in P-B or O-S Zones)
One sign attached to the main building, not to exceed
forty.(40) square feet of surface area, pertaining only to the
sale, lease, or rental of the particular building, property, or
premises upon which displayed.
Unimproved property shall be permitted one (1) free-standing
"For Sale, Lease, or Rent" sign not to exceed six (6) feet in
height and twenty-four (24) square feet of surface area. After
approval of a sign permit, forty (40) square feet of surface area
not to exceed six (6) feet in height shall be permitted.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
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10602.21 SERVICE STATIONS (Not in O-P, P-B, O-S or I-P Zones)
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 and a maximum height of 8 feet above ground
level and located not less than 15 feet from any
street, intersection, or driveway opening.
No sign permit is required.
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 six (6) inches.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section
8404.
C. Two additional double-faced signs as described in
paragraph (a) or two similar signs attached to the
• pole (support) of the sign described in paragraph (b),
to advertise the price of gasoline. If such signs are
employed, the price of all available grades of gasoline
shall be displayed. If both "self service" and "full
service" sales are available, all prices for all grades
of gasoline and services shall be displayed on such
signs.
The maximum size of such signs shall be:
ONE TYPE OF FULL AND
SERVICE SELF SERVICE
2 grades of fuel 12 square feet 24 square feet
3 grades of fuel 18 square feet 36 square feet
4 or more
grades of fuel 24 square feet 48 square feet
In addition to the above conditions, all laws specified
in the Business and Professions Code, Article 8, Chap-
ter 7 (price and sign advertising) shall apply.
sNo sign permit is'required.
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• d. Any signs required by, or standardized by other
governmental agencies having jurisdiction are
exempt.
e. A single or double-faced illuminated sign of the
type listed in paragraph (d) shall be considered
an advertising sign and the square footage of one
face shall be deducted from the allowable signage
on the front of the service station, unless said
sign is affixed to a side or rear wall of the
building, in which case the square footage of the
sign shall be deducted from the allowable signage
of the wall to which it is affixed.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section
8404.
10602.22 CIVIC CENTER OVERLAY SIGNS (Monument Sign)
In addition to the signs allowed in the underlying zone,
a ground sign will be allowed in the front yard setback. It shall
be of the same architectural style as the building, no higher than
four (4) feet from finished grade level, and placed within a per-
menently landscaped area of not less than twenty-four (24) square
feet. 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. Roof signs are prohibited within the
Civic Center Overlay Zone.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10602.23 NEW BUSINESSES
Temporary signs to advertise special ceremonies accom-
panying the opening of a newly established business are permitted,
provided that the signs are removed after fourteen (14) days and
the advertising thereon is confined to the premises occupied by
the business.
No sign permit is required.
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10603 SIGNS (PAR Zone Only)
The following signs are permitted in the PAR Zone:
10603.01 SIGN AREA
Only one (1) single -face or double-faced sign shall be
permitted per street frontage per site. No sign or combination
of signs shall exceed one (1) square foot in area for each six
hundred (600) square feet of total site area. However, no sign
shall exceed two hundred (200)-square feet in area per face. An
additional twenty (20) square feet shall be allowed for each addi-
tional business conducted on the site. This sign shall identify
either the major tenant or the name of the building complex.
a. Advertising Ground Sign.
No advertising ground sign shall exceed four (4)
feet above grade in vertical height. No ground
sign in excess of one hundred fifty (150) square
feet in area (single face) shall be erected in the
first twenty (20) feet, as measured from the prop-
erty line, of any streetside setback area. However,
the above standards shall not apply to the Multi -
Tenant Directory Sign or the Special Purpose Sign.
• b. Identification Wall Sign
Identification wall signs shall not comprise more
than ten (10) percent of the area of the wall upon
which the sign is located. In the case of a multi-
ple tenancy building, each individual business may
have a wall sign over the entrance to identify the
business. Said sign shall give only the name of
the company and shall be limited to one (1) foot
in height. Additionally, one sign per business
may be affixed to the wall which faces the parking
lot of the subject building. Said sign shall give
only the name of the business and shall be limited
to four (4) inch high letters.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section
8404.
10603.02 MULTI -TENANT DIRECTORY SIGN
One (1) directory sign listing only the name of the
on -site firms or businesses will be allowed per site. Said sign
shall be located even with or in back of the required building
• setback line and shall be located in the parking area or on any
access drive to the parking area. This sign shall be limited to
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• a maximum height of four (4) feet and a length of eight (8) feet
and may be double-faced. This sign shall be in addition to identi-
fication signs allowed by Section 10603.01.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10603.03 REAL ESTATE SIGN
Said sign shall not exceed a maximum area of thirty-two
(32) square feet and shall be of a ground type sign, not exceeding
six (6) feet in height.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10603.04 SPECIAL PURPOSE SIGN
Signs used to give directions to traffic or pedestrians
or give instructions as to special conditions shall not exceed a
total of six (6) square feet (single face) in area and shall be
permitted in addition to the other signs, in the PAR Zone.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
• 10603.05 WINDOWS
Advertising signs may cover a maximum of 12% of the
front or side plate glass windows, but must be of attachable gold
or silver leaf or similar material.
No sign permit is required.
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• 10604 SIGNS (Residential)
The following signs, and subject to the following
conditions will be allowed in the residential zones.
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10604.01 ADVERTISING PRODUCTS (R-A Zone Only)
One unlighted sign, not larger than 12 square feet,
identifying and advertising products produced on the premises.
No sign permit is required.
10604.02 IDENTIFYING SIGN (MF-8, MF-15, MF-20, MF-45 Zones)
One interior lighted or unlighted identifying sign
attached to a main building of no more than five (5) square
feet per dwelling unit, up to a maximum of forty (40) square
feet, at a major entrance which faces a street.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10604.03 NAME PLATE (R-A, R-1, MF-8, MF-15, MF-20, MF-45 Zones)
A name plate, not exceeding one (1) square foot, con-
taining the name and address of the occupant of the premises.
No sign permit is required.
10604.04 SALE, LEASE OR RENTAL (R-A, R-1;;Zones)
One unlighted sign, not to exceed six (6) square feet
in area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of the
particular building, property, or premises upon which it is dis-
played.
No sign permit is required.
10604.05 SALE, LEASE OR:.,•RENTAL (MF-8, MF-15, MF-20, MF-45 Zones)
One interior lighted or unlighted sign attached to a
main building, not to exceed fifteen (15) square feet of surface
area, pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of the partic-
ular building, property, or premises upon which it is displayed.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
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10604.06 RENTAL (MF-15, MF-20, MF-45 Zones)
One double-faced or single -face unlighted ground sign,
not to exceed 10 square feet in area per face, pertaining to
lease or rental of available dwelling units.
In lieu of the sign referred to above, several such signs, the
total of which shall. -not exceed ten (10) square feet in -area and
not exceeding six.(6)� feet in height may be permitted.
Sign permit is not required.
10604.07 GROUND SIGN
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 five (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 first.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
• 10604.08 UNIMPROVED PROPERTY (MF-8, MF-15, MF-20, MF-45 Zones)
One (1) free-standing "For Sale", "Lease", or "Rent"
sign not to exceed six (6) feet in height and fifteen (15) square
feet per face may be erected on unimproved property.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10604.09 NAME PLATE (Mobile Home Park)
One name plate per space, not exceeding one (1) square
foot in area, containing the name and address of the occupants of
the space.
Sign permits are not required.
10604.10 IDENTIFYING SIGN (Mobile Home Park)
One interior lighted identifying sign attached to the
main building, or attached to the block wall at the major entrance
which faces a public street, will be allowed up to a maximum of
forty (40) square feet. The same sign footage may be encompassed
within a ground sign of the same architectural style as the main
building or block wall, no higher than six (6) feet from ground
level and placed within a lawn or totally landscaped area.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
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• 10604.11 SALE, LEASE OR RENTAL (Mobile Home Park)
One sign, attached to main building or block wall at
major entrance, not to exceed 24 square feet of surface area,
pertaining only to the sale, lease, or rental of spaces within
the Mobile Home Park.
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Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404.
10604.12 DIRECTORY (Mobile Home Park)
One 24 square foot park directory for each 200,000
square feet of park area attached flat against the main building
or encompassed in a ground sign of the same architectural style
as the building, no higher than six (6) feet from ground level
and placed within a lawn or totally landscaped area within the
park is permitted.
Sign permits are required as specified in Section 8404. tt
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0 "10507 SIGN ADJUSTMENT
10507A1 SIGN REVIEW BOARD
There is hereby created a Sign Review Board of five (5)
members consisting of the Planning Director as Chairman, Public
Service Director, Building and Safety Director, City Engineer and
a member appointed by the City Manager, or their designated alter-
nates. Any three (3) members, or alternates, shall constitute a
quorum. The concurrence of the majority of the quorum shall be
necessary to render a decision. The Sign Review Board may adopt
rules to govern its own meetings and procedures in conformance
with this Part.
10507.02 DEFINITIONS
A sign adjustment shall mean a modification not to exceed
twenty (20%) percent of the applicable sign regulation specified in
this Part.
10507.03 SHOWINGS
Prior to the granting of a sign adjustment, it shall be
• shown that:
a. The proposed adjustment would not be detrimental
to the neighborhood in which the property is
located.
b. The proposed adjustment is necessary in order that
the applicant may not be deprived unreasonably of
the use or enjoyment of his property, in the follow-
ing situations:
i. Existing sign cabinet or "can" is oversize
due to previous owner's bonus due to length
of firm name.
ii. Irregular shape sign designed as an intregal
part of the building.
iii. Roof (only in zones allowed) and detached
signs for topographical reasons.
C. The proposed adjustment is consistent with the legis-
lative intent of this Part.
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• 10507.04 APPLICATION
The applicant for such adjustment shall apply therefor
on application -forms furnished by the Planning Department, stating
the modification requested and explaining why the strict applica-
tion of applicable requirements would result in the unreasonable
deprivation of the use or enjoyment of his property. The applicant
shall pay a filing fee in an amount fixed by the Planning Director
which is sufficient to cover the cost of investigation and postage
along with the names and addresses of all persons owning property
abutting the subject property. The application shall be accompanied
by drawings, diagrams or photographs that fully describe and ex-
plain the request.
10507.05 HEARING
a. The Planning Department shall set each application
for hearing before the Sign Review Board, and shall
give written notice thereof at least five (5) days
before said hearing by United States mail (postage
prepaid) to the applicant and to the owners of all
property abutting or contiguous to the subject prop-
erty or'separated therefrom only by a street or
alley, at the address of such owners as shown on
the latest available assessment roll.
b. The Board shall conduct a public hearing upon the
application at said time and place, or at such
time as said hearing -may be adjourned to, at which
time the Board shall hear the applicant and any
protests. If it finds that facts exist justifying
the granting of the adjustment requested, it shall
grant the same in writing stating the reasons
therefor subject to such conditions as it may find
to be necessary to protect the public peace, health,
safety, or general welfare and shall thereupon trans-
mit copies thereof to the members of the Planning
Commission, City Council, and applicant. If the
Board does not find such facts to exist, it shall
deny the application in writing and transmit a
copy of such denial to the applicant.
C. The Board may determine not to hear an application
and transfer the matter to the Planning Commission
at its next regular meeting. The person presiding
over the Review Board at the time of transfer will
publicly announce the time and place to, and at
which, said application shall come before the Plan-
ning Commission and no further notice shall be
required.
. A copy of the findings and decision by the Board shall be mailed to
.the applicant within seven (7) days of the hearing.
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• 10507.06 APPEAL
The decision of the Board in granting or denying an ad-
justment shall become final and effective twenty (20) days after
the date of mailing its findings and decision, unless within ten
(10) days after the said mailing of the findings and decision, an
appeal in writing is filed with the Planning Commission by either
the applicant or any other interested person, or unless within
said twenty (20) day period the Planning Commission or the City
Council initiate such an appeal. An appeal may be taken by filing
a written notice of appeal in letter form with the City Clerk
together with the appeal fee in the amount of $25.00. "
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. SECTION 2. Sections 9203(e), 9204(e), 9205(u),
9206.5 (u) , 9207.6 (t) , 9209.3, 9210.2 (q) , 9211.2 (r) , 9212.1 (c) ,
9212.8(q), 9213.1(b), 9213.8(q), 9214.5, 9214A.2(q), 9214B.3(r)
, 9214B. 3 (s) , 9215(l), 9219.8,9227.2 (q) , 9228.12 (k) , 9234.4 (c) ,
and 9221.8 are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. Paragraph (f) of Section 9233.2 of the
West Covina Municipal Code is amended to read:
"f Signs
All signs shall be considered by the Planning
Commission at the time of the Precise Plan re-
view for the development, except in the case
of existing structures when only the sign or
sign copy is being changed. In the case of a
sign change or copy change only, the Planning
Director shall review the change subject to
the conditions of Part IV and shall make all
approved plans and specifications part of the
Precise Plan file for the development."
SECTION 4. The City Council finds and determines that
the revisions in,and recodification of, the sign regulations in
the zoning provisions of the West Covina Municipal Code as con-
tained in this ordinance is a minor alteration in land use regu-
lations and as such is categorically exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the State Guidelines.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage
of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as re-
quired by law.
Passed and approved this 9th day of August ,
1976.
ATTEST:
W ;
City Clerk Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
CITY OF WEST COVINA )
I, LELA W. PRESTON, City Clerk of the City of West Covina,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1310 was
regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular
meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of July , 1976.
That, thereafter, said ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 9th day of August ,
1976, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen: Miller, Chappell, Shearer, Tice, Browne
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT,: Councilmen: None
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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