HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-10 CC OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 98-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAPTER 17.28 OF THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE
REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER
ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED
CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 17.28 of' the Development Code of the City of Temecula is her eby
adopted to read as follows:
Chapter 17.28
SIGN STANDARDS
17.28.010 Purpose and Intent
It is the goal of the City that the design of this community be of the highest quality, that new
development be architecturally distinctive as well as homogeneous in design, and that accessory
facilities be compatible with the overall theme. The quality of signage plays a very distinctive
role in achieving this goal. When abused, signs can create a visual blight which detracts from the
quality of the environment and an individual's visual perception of the City.
The intent of this Chapter is to implement the Temecula General Plan, and to protect the public
health, safety and welfare through the design, use of quality materials, construction, illumination,
location, number, and maintenance of all signs. The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth the
development standards for the installation and maintenance of signs within the City and to ensure
that the design and location of outdoor advertising displays are consistent with the health, safety,
and aesthetic objectives of the City.
The purposes of this Chapter, in addition to those expressed in the General Plan, are as follows:
A. Provide for effective business signage;
Assure that signs are compatible with the character of their surroundings and the
community as a whole;
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Preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place to live, work, trade, do
business and visit;
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Protect the City from the blighting influence of excessive signage so as to preserve and
enhance the economic base of the City and safeguard property values within the City;
E. Assure that signs are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain;
Regulate signs so as to avoid increasing the hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused
by distracting signage.
17.28.020 Applicability
This Chapter shall apply to all areas of the City, except that the provisions of this Chapter shall
apply to the Old Town Specific Plan area only to the extent the specific plan does not address a
particular issue signage issue.
17.28.030 Sign Permits
A. Sign Permit Required
Except as provided in Section 17.28.050 a sign permit is required prior to placing,
erecting, moving, reconstructing, altering, or displaying any sign in the City.
B. Findings
No sign permit shall be issued unless the Director finds that the application for a sign
permit satisfies, or with conditions can satisfy, all of the following requirements:
The sign is consistent with the General Plan, complies with the requirements of this
Chapter, and complies with all other applicable laws and regulations;
The size, shape, color, visual elements, illumination and placement of the sign is
compatible with the surrounding area and with other lawful signs and does not to
detract from the character or quality of surrounding properties.
C. Basis for Denial; Appeal
Any decision of the Director denying a sign permit shall be in writing, and shall identify
which of the findings set forth in subsection B. of Section 17.28.030 could not be made,
and the reasons therefor. Any decision of the Director regarding a sign permit may be
appealed, pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.03.090 of this Development Code.
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17.28.040 Prohibited Signs
All signs not expressly permitted by this Chapter are prohibited, including but not limited to the
following. No application for sign permit, development plan, or other application for a prohibited
sign shall be accepted, acted upon, or approved.
A. Abandoned Signs (as defined in Section 17.28.900 D.).
B. Amenity Signs (signs which identify the amenities provided in a multi family complex that
are visible from public street)s.
C. Animated or Moving Signs (except for time and temperature displays pursuant to Sections
17.28.050 S.
D. Bunting (unless approved by a sign program).
E. Cabinet or Can Signs (wall mounted)
F. Commercial Off-Premise Signs (except as expressly permitted by this Chapter)
G. Commercial Signs next to Residential Areas
When commercial and industrial developments are facing residential uses and are located
on the same local street (60 foot right-of-way or less) as the residential uses, freestanding
signs associated with these developments are prohibited. Wall signs which provide
identification for businesses to pedestrians may be authorized by a sign program, provided
that the illumination of the signs does not negatively impact residential uses.
H. Day-Glow Colors for Window Signs
I. Decorative Flags (unless approved through a sign program and then only if limited to
focal points within the project)
J. Loud Speakers or Signs Which Emit Sound, Odor, or Visible Matter, Except as
Authorized by this Chapter.
K. Off-Site Subdivision Signs (except as otherwise permitted in Section 17.28.800, Kiosk
Signs or Section 17.28.130, Subdivision Signs).
L. Pennants and Streamers
M. Portable Signs on Private Property
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N. Signs Constituting a Traffic Hazard
No person shall install or maintain or cause to be installed or maintained any sign which
simulates or imitates in size, color, lettering or design any traffic sign or signal, or which
makes use of words "stop, danger", or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters
in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
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Signs in Proximity to Utility Lines
No permit shall be issued for any sign, and no sign shall be constructed or maintained,
which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from authorized communication or
energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by laws of the state or duly
promulgated rules and regulations.
Signs Located Above the Eave Line and Roof Signs (signs integrated into an
architectural feature are not considered to be above the eave line).
Signs on Doors, Windows or Fire Escapes
No sign structure shall be installed, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress
to or egress from any door, window or fire escape. No sign of any kind shall b e attached
to a stand pipe or fire escape, except those signs as required by other adopted Codes or
Ordinances.
Signs Within the Public Right-of-Way or Attached to Any Public Property
Signs in any public right-of-way or signs which project over or into a public right-of-way,
or which are attached to the public property, are prohibited.
Vehicle Signs
Signs located on or affixed to a motor vehicle or trailer (as those terms are defined in the
California Vehicle Code), whether parked on private property or public right of way, for
the purpose of advertising products or services or directing people to a business or
activity. This paragraph does not apply to standard advertising or identification practice
where such signs are painted on or permanently attached to a business or commercial
vehicle, so long as such vehicle is licenced and fully operable, and the signs on such
vehicle are not in violation of the Vehicle Code.
17.28.050 Exempt Signs
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The following signs are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit pursuant to this
Chapter if they meet these specified requirements; however, they may require Building Permits:
A. Construction, Contractor, Financing, or Remodeling Signs
1. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be:
(a) Six (6) square feet in single family districts.
(b) Sixteen (16) square feet in all other districts.
2. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet.
3. Maximum number of freestanding signs shall not exceed one construction,
contractor, or remodeling sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping
center plus, one financing sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping
center.
4. They are permitted for sites with an active building permit and shall be removed
5 days after construction completion, as evidenced by a certificate of occupancy
or final sign-off by the Building Official, or termination of the building permit.
B. Employment Opportunity Signs
1. Freestanding signs shall only be allowed in Office and Industrial Districts for
single tenant buildings, where no other tenants are located on the parcels that
occupy an entire parcel.
2. Window mounted signs shall only be allowed in Commercial Districts.
3. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet.
4. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding.
5. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per business per major street
frontage.
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Flags
1.
A flag pole shall not exceed the zoning district height limits set forth in the
Development Code, or 50 feet if no height limit is provided by the Development
Code.
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2. A single flag of the United States of America and two (2) of the following flags
shall be permitted per parcel or center:
(a) The State of California, or another State of the United States
(b) A County
(c) A Municipality
(d) Official Flags of Other Countries
(e) Flags of Nationally or Internationally Recognized Organizations
(f) A Corporate Flag.
3. The maximum area for a corporate flag may not exceed 50 square feet
Future Tenant Identification Signs
1. Maximum area for each sign for all freestanding pads and shopping centers with
5 acres or more in area shall be 32 square feet. Shopping centers with more than
10 acres in area shall be allowed a 100 square foot sign for the purpose of
identifying multiple tenants.
2. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet for 32 square foot signs and 12 feet
for 100 square foot signs.
3. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage for each center
or parcel at any given time.
4. They shall be removed 5 days after the tenant occupies the building.
5. They shall be permitted for sites with an active building permit.
Garage Sale Signs
1. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet.
2. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet, if freestanding.
3. The sign may not be erected more than 5 days prior to the sale.
4. The signs shall be removed before the end of the day of the sale.
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5. The sign shall not be illuminated.
Government Signs
Any official government sign, public notice or warning required by an applicable federal,
state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Helium Balloons
1. No balloon shall be larger than three feet in diameter.
2. They shall not be higher than 10 feet from the ground.
3. They shall not be displayed for more than three days for each calendar month and
in no case for more than three consecutive days at a time.
4. All balloons shall be anchored, and shall not block vehicular or pedestrian
movement.
Holiday Decorations within Commercial, Office and Industrial Districts
Seasonal window displays that contain holiday characters and messages and which are
intended to create or enhance holiday character of an area. The displays are commonly
associated with national, state, local, or religious holidays (and which do not reference or
display services available or rendered, or goods produced, sold or available for sale).
They may be displayed for a period not exceeding 45 consecutive calendar days and a
maximum of 60 cumulative days per calendar year.
Incidental Signs, i.e., Name of Business, Name Plates, Street Address, Telephone
Numbers, Open, Close, Hours of Operation, Credit Cards, etc.
1. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be a total of 4 square feet.
2. They shall be located adjacent to major customer entrances.
3. They shall be located on doors or near doors.
Interior Signs
1. They shall be entirely located inside the building.
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2. They shall not be closer than 18 inches to a window or door.
Memorial Signs on Tablets or Plaques
1. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet.
2. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding.
Model Home and Multiple Family Rental Complex Flags
1.
Flag poles shall not exceed the zoning district height limits set forth in the
Development Code or 50 feet if no height limit is provided by the Development
Code.
Maximum number shall not exceed 2 per each model home or 4 per multiple
family rental complex.
Shall be located on the model home lots, the parking lot, or the sales office or the
multiple family rental complex.
They may only identify the builder and the subdivision name or the name of the
multiple family rental complex.
Multiple family rental complex flags shall only be displayed in the third quarter of
the year.
Model Home Signs
1. All such signs shall only be located on the model home parcels, the parking lot or
the sales office and are intended to provide information on each model.
2. Model Home signs do not include On-Site Subdivision Signs, refer to Section
17.28.130 for subdivision signs.
Name Plates and Street Address Signs
1. These signs are intended for single family residences and shall be located entirely
on the premises.
2. The sign shall contain no advertising message.
3. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 3 square feet.
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4. Maximum sign structure height shall be 3 feet, if freestanding.
Non-Commercial Off-Premises Signs
1. Maximum area of the sign board shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet.
Maximum number of signs per parcel shall be one. However, there shall be no
limit on the number of signs during the ninety (90) days prior to a state, federal,
or local election and fourteen (14) days after the election. A sign erected or placed
for a candidate who prevails in a primary election may be maintained until 10 days
after the final election.
The maximum height of a ground-mounted sign shall not exceed six (6) feet
measured from grade.
4. The signs shall not be illuminated.
5. The signs shall not be erected, placed, or maintained:
(a) Upon any private property without the consent of the owner, lessee, or
person on lawful possession of such property.
(b) On any public property or upon any portion of a public right of way.
(c) To obscure the view of any fire hydrant, traffic sign, traffic signal, street
sign, or public information sign.
(d) To block lines of sight to areas of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
On Wall or Window Menu Signs for Restaurants
1. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet.
2. They shall be attached to the building or associated entry structure.
3. Maximum of signs shall be 1 per restaurant entrance.
4. They shall not be intended to be used for advertisement and will only serve as
information to customers who have found the restaurant and are standing by the
front door.
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5. They shall be located at or near the major customer entrance.
6. They shall not be counted as permissible area for window signs
Real Estate Signs, Subject to 17.12.060
Public Convenience and Warning Signs
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3.
4.
Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed 3 square feet.
Maximum sign structure height shall not exceed 3 feet, if freestanding.
Maximum number shall be as necessary.
They may identify restrooms, public telephones, walkways, no parking,
trespassing and similar signs.
They shall be located on private property.
They shall contain no advertising messages.
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Time and Temperature Signs
1. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 16 square feet.
2. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet, if freestanding.
3. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per building or parcel.
4. No advertising shall be permitted.
5. Wall mounted signs are counted as part of the permitted sign area of the elevation
they are placed on. Freestanding signs shall be an integral part of a permitted
freestanding sign and shall be counted as part of the permitted sign area of the
freestanding sign.
Vacancy/No Vacancy Signs
1. They are used for motels, hotels, and other similar uses.
2. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet.
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3. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding.
4. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage.
U. Works of Art That Do Not Convey a Commercial Message
They are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter; however, they may be subject to the
provisions of Section 17.05.020.
17.28.060 Real Estate Signs
Real estate signs that comply with the provisions of this Section are exempt from the requirement
to obtain a sign permit.
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On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, etc.) in Commercial,
Office, and Industrial Districts.
They shall not be permanent in nature and may only be permitted at such time as
th_ee property or structure is available for sale, lease, or rent.
2. Sign area for each sign shall not exceed:
(a) Thirty two (32) square feet for freestanding signs.
(b) Three (3) square feet for window signs.
The sign structure height for freestanding signs shall not exceed 8 feet measured
from grade.
Maximum number permitted is one sign per street frontage for each parcel or
center. Plus, one window sign is permitted per available suite. In addition, one
freeway oriented sign is permitted per parcel or center with freeway frontage.
5. They shall only be posted on private property.
They shall not be closer than 5 feet to the property line or 17 feet from the face of
the curb, whichever is less.
They shall be a minimum of 150 linear feet from all other freestanding signs
including real estate signs.
They shall not be located within 75 feet of an intersection or an access driveway,
except that nothing in this Chapter shall preclude a parcel or center from having
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at least one freestanding real estate sign.
9. The angle of v-shaped signs shall not to exceed 90 degrees. The back side of a
v-shaped sign shall not be visible from the public right of way.
10. Appropriate materials are wood, metal, and stucco. Other materials are subject to
Director approval.
! 1. Illumination is not permitted.
12. They shall be maintained in a clean, orderly fashion at all times and shall be
removed 10 days after the close of escrow or after a rental agreement or lease has
been entered into, whichever occurs first.
On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, Open House, etc.) in
all Residential, Public Institutional and Open Space Districts.
1. They shall not be permanent in nature and may only be permitted at such time as
property or structure is available for sale, lease, or rent.
2. Sign area for each sign shall not exceed:
(a) Six (6) square feet in single family districts and multi family districts for
4 units or less.
(b) Thirty two (32) square feet for complexes in multi family districts of 5
units or more.
3. Sign structure height shall not exceed:
(a) Six (6) feet in single family districts.
(b) Eight (8) feet in multi family residential districts.
4. Property with existing residential units for sale, resale, lease or rent shall be
permitted one sign per street frontage.
5. They shall only be posted on the subject private property.
6. Open house signs shall only be displayed between the hours of 8:00 am and dusk.
7. The angle of v-shaped signs shall not to exceed 90 degrees. The back side of a
v-shaped sign shall not be visible from the public right of way.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
17.28.070 General Requirements for Permanent Signs
Permanent signs shall be subject to the following standards to insure the quality of signage in the
City.
A. Standards for Permanent Freestanding Signs
1. Location
(a)
All freestanding signs shall be setback at least 5 feet from the right of way
or property line or 17 feet from the face of the curb, whichever is less.
(b)
All freestanding signs shall be located outside the site visibility area as
defined by Section 17.06.050 L. of the Development Code.
(c) All freestanding signs shall located be at least 3 feet from buildings.
(d)
The face of any freestanding sign shall not be oriented parallel to the street,
except when the sign is located at the end of cul-de-sacs, knuckles, or other
appropriate locations as approved by the Director.
(e)
The minimum distance between freestanding signs located on the same side
of the street and under 6 in height shall not be less than 150 feet, except
center identification signs located on the same driveway.
(f)
The minimum distance between freestanding signs located on the same side
of the street and over 6 feet shall not be less than 250 feet.
(g)
The Director shall have the authority to reduce the distance requirements
in subparagraphs e. and f. by 20 % in case of unusual circumstances such
as presence of driveways, landscaping, utility poles, etc.
2. Height
(a)
Sign structure height is measured from the extreme top portion of a
freestanding sign to the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, the elevation of
the finished surface of the road shall be used.
(b)
The height of sign structures located on slopes shall be measured from the
highest point of the sign to the highest point of slope where the sign
structure meets ground. Berming of up to 2 feet may be allowed in addition
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to the maximum height allowed for the sign structure.
(c)
Berming height shall be measured from the lowest portion of the base of the
sign structure to the sidewalk elevation.
3. Design
(a)
Except for the changeable portions of movie signs for theaters and
changeable portions of price signs for gas stations, which may use plastic
backgrounds, the use of can-type box signs with plastic panels or
background are prohibited for tenant and building identification signs. Sign
panels or background shall be of material commonly used in the buildings
or the center. Logo boxes are not subject to this requirement.
(b)
Center identification signs shall use a background material commonly used
in the center buildings. Can-type box signs are not permitted. Flood
lighting is strongly encouraged when consistent with Riverside County
Ordinance 655, Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance; however, internal
illumination of the individual letters are only permitted if reverse channel
lettering is used.
(c) Multi tenant signs shall be uniform in background color for all tenants.
(d) All freestanding signs shall be limited in size to the width of the
architectural features of the sign.
(e)
All freestanding signs shall use architectural elements at the top, base, and
sides of the signs.
(f)
If a tenant, building, or center identification sign is proposed within 75 feet
of a major intersection, it shall incorporate, or be located as part of, a
community feature (i.e. water features, public art, unique landscape
designs, public spaces).
(g)
Sign colors shall be selected that provide a significant contrast between the
background colors and the letters.
(h)
All freestanding signs may be permitted a maximum of two sides except
that center identification signs shall be one sided.
(i)
Center identification signs shall not advertise tenants; however, if the center
is named after a major tenant, it is permissible to mention that tenant's
name as part of the center name.
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Center identification signs shall be incorporated into the entry statement
architecture and landscaping area.
(k)
Freestanding single tenant signs or service station signs with a height of six
(6) feet or less shall be constructed as monument signs.
(1)
Freestanding multi-tenant signs, theater signs, or freeway oriented signs
shall be constructed as either monument or pylon signs.
4. Landscaping
(a)
All freestanding tenant identification signs and building identification signs
shall be required to be located within a planted landscaped area which
extends on all four sides of the sign. The landscaping area shall be
provided according to the following:
(1)
Single tenant and building identification signs shall include a 100
square foot landscaped area.
(2)
Multi-tenant identification signs shall include a 200 square foot
landscaped area.
(3)
Freeway oriented signs and off-site center identification signs shall
include a 300 square foot landscaped area.
(b)
The landscaping for pylon signs shall include shrubs and small trees to hide
the lower portion of the pylon sign if visible from public view.
(c)
The landscaping for freestanding tenant identification signs, building
identification signs , and multi-tenant identification signs shall include
flowering perennials, annual plants, or other plants which provide
additional color. They shall be planted and replanted seasonally to
maintain year round color.
5. Addresses
All freestanding signs, except those oriented toward the freeway, shall include the
street address(es) or range(s) for the businesses or centers assigned by the Building
Official. The address shall not be counted in the total permitted sign area.
6. Illumination
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(a)
Illumination for tenant or building identification signs may be internal or
external.
(b)
Width
(1)
(2)
When internally illuminated signs are used, only the lettering and
logos shall appear to be lighted. Conventional channel lettering or
reverse channel lettering are acceptable.
When externally illuminated signs are used, only flood lighting is
acceptable if consistent with Riverside County Ordinance 655, the
Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance. External illumination shall not
be used for multi tenant signs.
Illumination for center identification signs may be internal or external:
(1)
When internally illuminated, only reverse channel lettering is
acceptable. For freeway oriented center identification signs
conventional channel lettering is acceptable.
(2)
When externally illuminated signs are used, only flood lighting is
acceptable if consistent with the Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance.
The width of sign structure can be calculated by multiplying the proposed sign
structure height by the sign width coefficient as provided in Table 17.28 (b). In
no case shall the width of a sign structure exceed the width calculated by the sign
width coefficient.
Table 17.28 (b)
Sign Width Coefficient
Sign Structure Height in Feet
0-6
6.1-12
12.1-15
15.1-25
25.1-40
40.1 +
Sign Width Coefficient
2.0
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.35
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For instance, if sign structure height is 4 feet, the applicable Sign Width Coefficient from the
above table is 2.0. Therefore, the width of the sign structure shall not exceed 8 feet (4 X 2.0).
Standards for Permanent Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with Two (2) Stories or
Less
1. Location
(a) Wall signs shall not be located on windows or doors.
Number
(a)
(b)
3. Area
For multi tenant buildings, only the major tenant within the suite is
permitted to have a wall sign. Sub-leasing tenants are not permitted to have
wall signs.
Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed including all wall
mounted business identification signs, freestanding signs, and freeway signs
(if any permitted). However, businesses with freestanding freeway signs
shall only be permitted a maximum of three signs, or four signs as
permitted by Section 17.28.210 A. 1.(a).
(a)
For businesses with more than one permitted wall mounted sign, the second
sign shall not exceed 80%, third 70%, and fourth 60% of the maximum
allowable for the corresponding frontages. This standard shall not apply to
a permitted wall mounted freeway oriented signs.
(b)
Wall signs shall not cover more than 75 % of the surface of the building
face that the sign is located on excluding window and door areas. This
provision shall not apply to primary tenant signs.
(c)
Wall signs shall not extend more than 75 % of the suite length for multi
tenant buildings or building frontage for single tenant buildings. This
provision shall not apply to primary tenant signs.
Letter Height
Minimum letter height shall be 8 inches. For wall signs in two lines or more the
second line may have a minimum letter height of 6 inches.
Design
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(a)
(b)
(c)
A diversity of letter types and colors shall be encouraged for wall signs
within centers to create interest.
The use of graphics consistent with the nature of the product to be
advertised shall is encouraged, i.e., hammer symbol for a hardware store,
mortar and pestle for a drug store.
Sign colors shall be selected that provide a significant contrast between the
background colors and the letters.
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6. Illumination
(a) Internal illumination for wall signs is acceptable in the following forms:
(1) Internally illuminated channel letters;
(2) Internally illuminated reverse channel letters; or,
(3) Exposed neon if used in channel letters with transparent face or no
face with the inside of channel lettering colored the same color as
the neon;
(4) Other exposed neon applications.
(b) External illumination is not permitted unless approved through a sign
program.
Number
Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed including all wall mounted,
freestanding signs and any freeway signs (if any permitted). However, businesses with
freestanding freeway signs shall only be permitted a maximum of three signs, or four signs
as permitted by Section 17.28.210 A. 1.(a).
Sign Programs
Sign Program Required
In addition to the sign permits required by Section 17.28.030, certain types of
developments require a sign program to ensure that all proposed signs are in harmony with
other on-site signs, buildings and surrounding developments. Other provisions of this
Chapter require a sign program for certain types of signs. In addition, in new
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developments where any of the following circumstances exist, a sign program in
accordance with this Section shall also be concurrently filed and considered for approval
with the Development Plan:
Whenever five (5) or more temporary and/or permanent signs (not including signs
exempt from permits) are proposed for a single tenant development occupying an
entire parcel;
2. Whenever two (2) or more businesses are proposed in a multi-tenant development;
Whenever wall signs are proposed on buildings with three (3) stories or more, or
on buildings with heights greater than 32 feet; or,
4. Whenever the development contains a historic structure.
Findings
The following findings must be made by the approval body prior to approving a sign
program:
The proposed signs enhance the development, and are in harmony with, and
visually related to:
(a)
All of the signs included in the sign program. This shall be accomplished
by incorporating several common design elements such as materials, letter
style, colors, illumination, sign type, or sign shape;
(b)
The buildings and/or the developments they identify by utilizing materials,
colors, or design motifs included in the building being identified; and,
(c)
Surrounding development by not adversely affecting surrounding land uses
or obscuring adjacent approved signs;
The sign program accommodates future revisions which may be required due to
changes in building tenants; and,
The proposed sign program satisfies the intent of this Chapter, in that the sign
program complies with all the regulations of this Chapter, except that flexibility is
allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and height. Further, to the
extent the sign program does not comply with the requirements of this Chapter as
to sign area, number, location, and height, the proposed sign program enhances
the development and more fully accomplishes the objectives of this Chapter.
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SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
17.28.100 Signs in Residential Districts
All signs within Residential Districts that require a sign permit must comply with the standards
contained in Section 17.28.070 and Sections 17.28.100 through 17.28.199.
17.28,110 Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts
A. Wall Mounted Business or Institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and
Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts Except Single and Multi Family Uses
1. Maximum number permitted is one per frontage.
2. Maximum permitted sign area for each sign is 1/: square foot for each lineal foot
of building frontage, or 50 square feet, whichever is less.
3. Illumination may be permitted if it is determined by the Director that it does not
adversely impact the surrounding residential uses.
B. Freestanding Business or Institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and
Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts
1. Maximum number permitted shall be one per street frontage.
2. Maximum permitted sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet.
3. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet.
4. Illumination may be permitted if it does not adversely impact the surrounding
residential uses.
17.28.120 Neighborhood and Community Identification Signs for Subdivisions and
Multi Family Complexes
Maximum number permitted shall be two per each vehicular access or entrance.
Maximum sign area for each sign shall be:
1. Twenty (20) square feet for neighborhood identification signs
2. Thirty (30) square feet for community identification signs
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C. Maximum sign structure height shall be:
1. Eight (8) feet for neighborhood identification signs.
2. Ten (10) feet community identification signs.
D. They shall be built into the landscaping or project walls.
They shall be one sided, except when installed in a median or other applications where two
sided signs are more appropriate than one sided signs.
F. Sign area is measured by the area surrounding and including the letters.
G. Sign background shall be of materials used in the subdivision or project.
Illumination shall only be by external flood light, and only when consistent with Riverside
County Ordinance 655, Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance, or by internal reverse channel
letters.
17.28.130 Subdivision Signs
Maximum number of signs shall be one per subdivision if 5 acres or less, or two :per
subdivision if more than 5 acres. If several builders are building on a tract, each builder
is entitled to its own subdivision sign(s) located within the property they own, provided
that they do not exceed the permitted number of subdivision signs as specified in this
Chapter.
B. Shall not exceed one sign per street frontage.
C. Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed 100 square feet.
D. Maximum sign structure height shall not exceed 12 feet.
E. They shall be removed immediately after the final sale.
F. They shall have a 10 foot setback.
G. They shall be located within the boundaries of the subdivision.
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SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
17.28.200 Signs in Commercial Districts
All signs within Commercial Districts that require a permit must comply with the sign standards
for Commercial Districts contained in Sections 17.28.200 through 17.28.299 and with the
standards contained in Section 17.28.070. In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.200
through 17.28.299, office buildings in commercial districts must comply with the standards for
Office District contained in Section 17.28.300 through 17.28.399.
17.28.210 Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts
Freeway oriented signs are only permitted for parcels or shopping centers with free way frontage.
They are permitted as freestanding or wall mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify
centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wall mounted signs may identify single tenants
occupying an entire building and located on a parcel.
A. Requirements for Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts
1. Number of signs permitted:
(a)
One single tenant identification sign per parcel that is occupied entirely by
one business, not located in a shopping center shall be permitted. These
businesses with a freestanding freeway oriented sign are not permitted a
single tenant identification monument sign along their street frontage.
However, if three or more parcels join together to erect a multi-tenant
freeway oriented sign, they each shall also be allowed a single tenant
identification monument sign along their street frontage.
(b)
One multi-tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping
center is larger than 7 acres.
(c)
Two multi-tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has
greater than 1330 feet of frontage.
2. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be:
(a) Fifty (50) square feet for single tenant identification signs.
(b) One hundred (100) square feet for multi-tenant identification signs.
3. Maximum sign structure height shall be 30 feet.
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A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign.
signs are not permitted.
A maximum of three tenants may be on a multi-tenant sign.
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Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
Same as Section 17.28.240.
17.28.220 Requirements for Freestanding
Commercial Districts
Shopping Center Identification Signs in
Freestanding shopping center identification signs are intended to identify shopping centers.
Different standards have been included for shopping centers with 7 acres or less and more than
7 acres.
A. Two signs per major entrance shall be permitted and one additional sign shall be permitted
at each major intersection.
B. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be:
1. Twenty (20) square feet per sign face for centers 7 acres or less.
2. Thirty (30) square feet per sign face for centers more than 7 acres.
C. Maximum sign structure height shall be:
1. Four (4) feet for centers 7 acres or less.
2. Six (6) feet for centers more than 7 acres.
17.28.230 Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Commercial Districts
Tenant Identification signs are intended to identify tenants whether or not located in shopping
centers. These signs may be single tenant or multi-tenant identification signs.
A. Requirements for Multi-tenant Signs in Commercial Districts
Freestanding multiple tenant identification signs are intended to identify tenants in centers
or multi- tenant buildings.
1. Maximum number of freestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant
sign) is one per 300 lineal feet of street frontage for the center. At least half of the
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tenant identification signs shall be single tenant identification signs.
Each center shall be allowed at least one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center
has more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign on each street frontage
shall be allowed.
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Maximum sign structure height shall be 12 feet.
Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 100 square feet.
The center name may be added to multi-tenant signs but the total sign area for each
sign including the center name shall not exceed 100 square feet.
The maximum number of signs per panel shall be two.
The minimum panel height shall be 10 inches.
The minimum letter size shall be 5 inches.
Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
Freestanding building or business identification signs are intended to identify single tenants
whether or not in a center, or buildings in commercial districts.
Maximum number of freestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant
sign) is one per 300 lineal feet of street frontage for the center. At least half of the
tenant identification signs shall be single tenant identification signs.
The maximum number of signs for single tenants not located in a center shall be
one sign per tenant.
Theater and gas station signs are counted as single tenant signs in the formula
calculations for determining the maximum number of permitted tenant signs for a
center. These signs shall meet all the requirements for single tenant signs except
for size and height requirements as specified in Subsection (5) a. and b. below.
The maximum area for all single tenant identification signs or building
identification signs shall be 25 square feet, except that:
(a) Maximum area for theater signs shall be 150 square feet, including the area
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for identification of all the shows and the theater name.
(b)
Maximum area for service stations shall be 50 square feet, including the
area for all fuel types, prices, and the service station name (For additional
signage requirements for service stations refer to Section 17.28.260 A.
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Maximum sign structure height for all single tenant signs and gas station signs shall
be 6 feet, except theaters which shall be 15 feet.
6. No more than one tenant shall be identified.
If the frontage of a center is less than 300 feet, no single tenant identification is
permitted.
Automotive service stations shall be allowed one price sign per frontage to include
all fuel types and/or prices.
17.28.240
Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for
Buildings with 2 stories or less in Commercial Districts
Wall mounted business identification signs are intended to provide identification for the individual
businesses located in buildings with 2 stories or less in Commercial Districts.
A. Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per frontage for each tenant.
Maximum area of signs shall be 1 square foot of sign area for each sign per lineal foot of
building frontage.
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Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identification signs are placed
on the building.
17.28.250
Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial
Districts
Requirements for Wall Mounted Primary Tenant or Building Identification Signs for
Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts
Wall mounted building identification signs are intended to provide identification for
buildings with 3 Stories or more. This type of signage is usually used by the primary
tenant in an office building.
1. General Requirements
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(a) Maximum number of signs shall be two per building.
(b)
Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section
17.28.250 C., Size Requirements.
(c) The two permitted signs shall be placed on different building elevations.
(d)
(e)
Both signs shall have the same copy, and only a single line of copy.
The elevation plans for the Development Plan shall show the locations and
dimensions of the signs.
2. Design Requirements
(a)
They shall complement and add to the aesthetics of the materials of the
building.
They may be illuminated. However, in order to reduce the visual impact
of illuminated signs on surrounding residential districts, lighting of signs
to produce a silhouette effect is encouraged. Signs internally illuminated
are preferred over exterior illumination.
(c)
To avoid the appearance of crowding a sign into a sign placement area, the
sign copy shall:
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Occupy no more than sixty (60) percent of the height of the sign
placement area; and,
(2)
No more than eighty (80) percent of the width of the sign placement
area; and,
(3)
No part of the sign can be located within the extreme left or right
ten (10) percent of the width of the sign placement area.
3. Location Requirements
(a)
In high-rise buildings, signs shall be placed between the windows of the
highest floor of the building and the eave line.
(b)
In designs with articulated roofs, signs shall be integrated visually with the
architectural features such as windows, projections, and articulating
elements.
B. Requirements for Wall Mounted Secondary Tenant Business Identification Signs for
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Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts
Wall mounted secondary tenant business identification signs are intended to provide
identification for the secondary tenants in office buildings with 3 stories or more.
1. General Requirements
(a)
Maximum number of signs shall be one per building elevation. Buildings
between 3 and 5 stories are permitted two such signs per elevation,
provided that the signs:
(1) Are not located on any elevation in vertical (stacked) alignment.
(2)
Are separated by at least 40 percent of the width of the subject
elevation.
(b)
Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section
17.28.250 C.
(c)
Maximum of four (4) secondary tenant signs shall be permitted per
building.
(d)
If retail shops with exterior doors are located on the ground level of an
office building, the sign regulations for wall mounted business
identification signs in commercial districts (Section 17.28.240) shall apply
to the ground level shops.
2. Location Requirements
(a)
They shall be located below the second floor, except that if the building ha s
a two-story lobby, the signs are permitted only between the second and
third floors above such lobby.
(b)
They shall be located at or adjacent to the entrance of the building or in a
position to be seen by pedestrians and by those in nearby parking areas and
on-site circulation drives.
Size Requirements
The Recommended sign area, maximum letter and symbol height for primary
tenant or building Identification signs for buildings 3 stories or higher is
summarized in Table 17.28 E.
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Table 17.28 E
Sign Area, Maximum Letter and Symbol Height for Building Identification Signs for
Primary Tenants or Building Identification Signs for Buildings 3 Stories or Higher
Number of Maximum Letter Maximum Symbol Square Footage Area of
Building Stories Height Height Sign Per Elevation
3 2' 10" 4' 6" 175
4 3' 0" 4' 10" 200
5 3'4" 5' 4" 225
6 3' 9" 6' 0" 250
7+ 4' 2" 6' 8" 275
Recommended sign area, maximum letter, and symbol height for secondary tenant
signs for buildings 3 stories or higher is summarized in Table 17.28 F.
Table 17.28 F
Area, Maximum Letter, and Symbol Height for Secondary Tenant Signs for Buildings 3
Stories or Higher
Number of
Building Stories
Maximum
Letter Height
Maximum Symbol Square Footage Area of
Height Sign Per Elevation
16" 30
19" 35
22" 40
3 -4 10"
5 -6 12"
7 + 14"
17.28.260 Requirements for Special Signs in Commercial Districts
A. Miscellaneous Service Station Signs
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Special Service Signs on Pump Islands
They shall be illuminated only by the canopy lighting.
Logo Boxes on Canopies
Two logo boxes located on the canopy shall be allowed per gas station.
box shall not exceed 4 square feet.
Each logo
B. Fast Food Menu Signs
1. Maximum number of signs shall be 2 signs per tenant.
2. Maximum area shall be 32 square feet per sign.
3. Maximum structure height shall be 6 feet.
4. They may be internally illuminated.
5. They may utilize changeable copy.
C. Institutional Uses
1. Maximum number of signs shall be one freestanding or one wall sign per street
frontage.
2. The standards for freestanding single tenant and wall mounted business
identification signs in Sections 17.28.230 B and 17.28.240, respectively shall be
followed.
17.28.265 Requirements for Projecting Signs in Commercial Districts
Projecting signs are an alternative form of signage for identification of businesses. They are only
permitted for a shopping center if uniformly used in the shopping cent er and if approved through
a sign program.
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Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per tenant.
Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet.
Minimum distance between projecting signs shall be 20 feet.
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D. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet.
Projection shall be a maximum of 4 feet and shall not encroach into the public right of
way.
F. Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building.
17.28.270 Requirements for Under Canopy Signs in Commercial Districts
Under canopy signs are primarily pedestrian oriented and provide additional identification for
businesses in commercial centers.
A. Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per customer entrance.
B. Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet.
C. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet.
D. Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building.
E. They shall be illuminated only with the lighting from the canopy.
17.28.275 Requirements for Awning Signs in Commercial Districts
Awning signs are intended to provide identification to individual businesses, and can be pedestrian
or automobile oriented. They are only permitted for a shopping center if uniformly used in the
shopping center or for a single tenant if the tenant is occupying an entire site and is not located
in a shopping center.
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The area of the sign shall not exceed 75 % of the area of the awning that the sign is placed
on.
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Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet.
The total area of signage permitted for the face of the building shall not be exceeded for
the combination of the wall sign(s) and awning(s).
The area of the sign on awnings is calculated by multiplying the height of the highest letter
by the length of the lettering on the awning.
Awning signs shall be located on the bottom 12 inches of the flap (valance) or on end
panels of angled, curved, or box awnings.
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F. Letter height shall not exceed 8 inches.
17.28.280 On-Site Directional and Directory Signs in Commercial Districts
The purpose of directory and directional signs are to guide the movement of vehicles and
pedestrians once they are on the site or center. They are not intended to advertise the tenants or
products.
A. Requirements for Pedestrian On-Site Directory Signs in Commercial Districts
On-site directory signs arc intended to provide information to the patrons of a building
once they have arrived near the entrance of the building.
1. Maximum number of signs shall be one per multi-tenant building per frontage.
2. Maximum area of signs shall be 30 square feet.
3. Maximum height of sign shall be 7 feet, if freestanding.
4. They shall be located in pedestrian activity and movement areas.
5. They shall contain only the name and address of the activities/businesses on-site.
6. They may be illuminated.
B. Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Individual Sites in
Commercial Districts
These signs are intended to provide direction to automobiles once they have arr ired at the
site.
1. Maximum area of sign shall be 3 square feet.
2. Maximum sign structure height shall be 3 feet.
3. They shall only include letters, logos, and arrows.
4. They shall be screened from view from the public right of way and private
driveways of a center where practical.
5. They shall only be visible from the site they are intended to identify.
6. They may be illuminated.
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Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Centers in Commercial
Districts
These signs are intended to provide directions to automobiles to the different businesses
on the site.
1. Maximum area of sign shall be 30 square feet.
2. Maximum sign structure height shall be 7 feet.
They shall be screened from view from the public right of way and private
driveways of a center where practical.
4. They shall only be visible from the site they are intended to identify.
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They may be illuminated.
SIGNS IN THE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT
17.28.300 Signs in Professional Office District
All signs within the Professional Office District must comply with the standards for set forth in
Sections 17.28.300 through 17.28.399, as well as with the standards contained in Section
17.28.070. In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.300 through 17.28.399, wall
mounted business identification signs for retail uses on the first floor of an office building with
exterior entrances shall comply with the standards for Commercial Districts contained in Section
17.28.240. If retail uses have interior entrances only, no wall mounted business identification
signs are permitted.
17.28.310 Sign Types Prohibited in Professional Office District
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Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification
Projecting Signs
Under Canopy Signs
D. Awning Signs
17.28.320 Sign Types Permitted in the Professional
Standards as Commercial District
Office District with the Same
A. Requirements for wall mounted signs for buildings with 3 stories or more are the same as
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Section 17.28.250.
B. Requirements for on-site directional and directory signs are the same as Section 17.28.280.
17.28.325 Freeway Oriented Signs in Professional Office District
Only travel oriented commercial uses such as gas stations, restaurants, fast food establishments,
and hotels/motels with freeway frontage are permitted, through approval of a sign program, to
have freeway oriented signs. Freeway oriented signs are permitted as freestanding and wall
mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants.
The provisions included in Section 17.28.210 shall apply to all signs permitted by this subsection.
17.28.330 Requirements for Freestanding Office Center Identification Signs in
Professional Office District
Freestanding office center identification signs are intended to identify office centers.
Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance, plus one additional at each
major intersection.
Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 30 square feet.
C. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet.
17.28.340
Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs
for Single Tenant Office Buildings in Professional Office District
Freestanding single tenant identification signs are intended to provide identification for the tenant
occupying an entire office building. In multi-tenant office buildings, a freestanding building
identification sign is permitted to identify the building.
Maximum number of signs shall be one per street frontage, plus one additional per major
intersection.
C.
D.
17.28.350
Maximum signs area shall be 20 square feet.
Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet.
No more than one tenant shall be identified.
Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs
for Single and Multi-Tenant Buildings with 2 Stories or Less in Professional
Office District
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Wall mounted business identification signs are intended to provide identification for individual
businesses in single or multi-tenant office buildings with two stories or less. However, only
multi- tenant buildings with exterior entrances for their tenants are permitted to have wall mounted
business identification signs.
A. Maximum number of signs shall be one sign per frontage for each tenant.
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Maximum area of signs shall not exceed 1/2 square feet per lineal feet of frontage.
However, the sign area for each sign shall not exceed 50 square feet.
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For multi-tenant buildings wall mounted business identification signs shall be permitted
only if the main entrance to each suite is from the exterior of the building as opposed to
a lobby or court yard design.
D. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are placed.
E. External Illumination is not permitted.
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SIGNS IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
17.28.400 Signs in Industrial Districts
All signs within Industrial Districts must comply with the standards for Industrial Districts
contained in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28.499, and with the standards contained in Section
17.28.070. In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28.499, Office
buildings must comply with the standards for Office District contained in Section 17.28.300
through 399.
17.28.410 Sign Types Prohibited in Industrial Districts
The following sign types are prohibited in the Industrial Districts.
A. Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs
B. Projecting Signs
C. Under Canopy
D. Awning Signs
17.28.420 Sign Types Permitted in Industrial Districts
In addition to the signs otherwise permitted by this Chapter for Industrial Districts, the following
sign types are permitted in these Districts provided that they meet the following specified
standards:
Requirements for wall mounted signs for buildings with 3 stories or more are the as
Section 17.28.250.
17.28.430 Requirements for Freestanding Business Center Identification Signs
Industrial Districts
Freestanding business center identification signs are intended to identify business centers.
A.
Requirements for on-site directional and directory signs are the same as Section 17.28.280.
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Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance, plus one additional per major
intersection.
Maximum signs area shall be 30 square feet.
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C. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet.
17.28.440 Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial Districts
Tenant Identification signs are intended to identify tenants whether or not located in shopping
centers. These signs may be single tenant or multi-tenant identification signs. However, these
two types of signs are not permitted together at any time.
A. Requirements for Freestanding Tenant or Building Identification Signs in Industrial
Districts
Freestanding business or building identification signs are intended to provide identification
for a tenant occupying an entire industrial building. They are also used to identify a multi-
tenant industrial building.
1. Maximum number of signs shall be one per street frontage, plus one additional per
major intersection.
2. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet.
3. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet.
4. No more than one tenant shall be identified.
B. Requirements for Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial
Districts
1. Each center shall be allowed one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center has
more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign per street frontage shall be
allowed.
2. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet.
3. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet.
4. The center name may be added to multi-tenant signs but the total sign area for each
sign including the center name shall not exceed 20 square feet.
The maximum number of signs per panel shall be one.
The minimum panel width shall be 5 inches.
The minimum letter size shall be 3 inches.
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17.28.450
Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs
for Buildings with 2 Stories or Less in Industrial Districts
Wall mounted business or building identification signs are intended to provide identification for
individual businesses in single or multi-tenant industrial buildings.
A. Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per frontage for each tenant.
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Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed 1/2 square feet per lineal feet of building
frontage.
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Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are permitted
by this Chapter.
17.28.600
Temporary Business Advertising Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial
Districts
Findings
That there is a need to improve the competitiveness of service and commercial
businesses and maintain the aesthetic quality of all areas in the City; and,
That regulating temporary signage is an effective method to improve the aesthetic
quality of all areas in the City; and,
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That the overuse of temporary signs results in visual clutter, the deterioration of
the City's commercial and service districts, and the inefficient use of business
advertising resources; and,
Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to set standards for temporary business advertising signs in
Commercial, Professional Office, and Industrial Districts in the City. Temporary business
advertising signs include promotional signs, grand opening signs, interim signs, special event
signs, and other signs made up of temporary materials or used in a temporary fashion.
Promotional Signs in Commercial, Office, Industrial Districts
Promotional Signs are temporary business advertising signs intended to attract attention to
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a use or activity for a limited number of events as identified in this Section. The three types
of promotional signs include attached, detached, and window signs. Attached promotional
signs, detached promotional signs, and promotional window signs that require a permit may
not be used in combination during any quarter.
1. Requirements for Attached Promotional Signs
(a)
For each use or business activity up to one (1) sign may be allowed. Except
for a use or business activity with frontage on two or more major streets 2
signs may be allowed.
(b) Maximum area shall be 100 square feet.
(c)
The vertical dimension of the sign shall not exceed 5 feet. Shall not exceed
the top of the eave line or parapet wall.
(d)
The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the
business or store frontage, whichever is smaller.
(e)
The maximum duration for attached promotional signs is one thirty (30) day
period per quarter. Except that attached promotional signs may be used for
two thirty (30) day periods in the 4th quarter of each year.
(f)
All promotional signs shall be located on the site where the use or activity is
located.
2. Requirements for Detached Promotional Signs
(a)
For each use or business activity up to one (1) sign may be allowed. Except
for a use or business activity with frontage on two or more major streets 2
signs may be allowed.
(b) Maximum area shall not exceed 32 square feet.
(c)
The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 f~et and shall not exceed 6 feet
above the ground.
(d)
They shall be mounted to a frame. The frame shall be constructed of
attractive permanent materials and shall be constructed so that no additional
supports or bracing is required.
(e) They shall not block, restrict or impair any of the folloxving:
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(2)
(3)
(4)
The public's view of another business or activity.
The public's view of the signage for another business or activity.
The view or visibility of the operator of any motor vehicle.
The movement of any pedestrian or motor vehicle.
(f) The maximum duration for detached promotional signs is two thirty (30) day
periods per year.
3. Requirements for Promotional Window Signs
(a) Signs located on non-door window surfaces shall not exceed seventy five
percent (75%) of the non-door window area.
(b) They may not be displayed for longer than a ninety (90) day period.
Grand Opening Signs in Commercial, Office, Industrial Districts
Grand opening signs are temporary business advertising signs, beating the words "Grand
Opening", or some similar message to announce the opening of a new business.
1. For each use or business activity up to one (1) sign may be allowed. Except for a use
or business activity with frontage on two or more major streets 2 signs may be
allowed.
2. Maximum area shall not exceed 60 square feet.
3. The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet. They shall not exceed the top of the
leave line or parapet wall.
4. They shall be attached to the building where the use or activity is located.
5. The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the
business, store frontage, whichever is smaller.
6. They may be allowed for any period of time during the first one hundred and twenty
(120) days of business or multi family rental complex operation.
Interim Signs
Interim signs are temporary business advertising signs intended to provide interim signage
while the permanent signage is being fabricated, repaired, or prepared for installation.
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The maximum number of signs shall be the same number of permanent signs
permitted by this Chapter.
2. They shall be the same as the size of permanent signs permitted by this Chapter.
They may contain only the business name and appropriate logo. They shall be
attached to the building where the use or activity is located.
4. They may be allowed for any period up to ninety (90) days. The Director may allow
one time extension, for any period up to thirty (30) days, with good cause. It is the
responsibility for the proponent of the extension to justify why the extension is
appropriate.
Special Event Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts
Special event signs are temporary business advertising signs for special community activities
or seasonal events. By way of example only, such activities or events may include charitable
and community fund raising events, Christmas tree sales, the tractor races, or the annual
Temecula Wine and Balloon Festival. In addition to the on-site signs permitted by this
Section, community events sponsored by the City or by a non-profit organization may be
allowed one off-site sign. Two types of special event signs include attached and detached
special event signs.
Attached Special Event Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts.
Special event signs for events held in a building or structure shall be attached to
the building or structure where the use or activity is located.
(a) The maximum area shall nor exceed 32 square feet.
(b)
The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet. They shall not exceed the top
of the eave line or parapet wall of the building.
(c)
They shall be located on the site of the special event or activity being
advertised.
(d)
The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the
business or store frontage, whichever is smaller.
(e)
Special event signs may be allowed for any period up to forty-five (45) days.
The Director may allow a one-time extension, for any period up to an
additional forty-five (45) days, with good cause. It is the responsibility of the
proponent of the extension to justify why the extension is appropriate.
2. Detached Special Event Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts
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Special event signs which are not located in buildings or structures shall be securely
attached to poles or a structure on the site where the use or activity is located.
(a) The maximum area shall be 32 square feet.
(b)
The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet. The maximum height to the
top of the sign shall not exceed 6 feet.
(c) The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed 15 feet.
(d)
(e)
Special event signs may be allowed for any period up to forty-five (45) days.
The Director may allow a one-time extension, for any period up to an
additional thirty (30) days, with good cause. It is the responsibility of the
proponent of the extension to justify why the extension is appropriate.
Special event signs for special community-wide events, such as the Tractor
Races and Wine and Balloon Festival, may be allowed additional
supplemental and/or directional temporary signage at the discretion of the
Director. Supplemental directional signage should not exceed thirty-two (32)
square feet on major roadways and twenty-four (24) square feet on other
roadways. The appropriate sizes and locations for all supplemental and/or
directional temporary signs shall be determined by the Director.
17.28.700
Requirements for Temporary Ambient Air Balloons in Commercial, Office, and
Industrial Districts
A temporary ambient balloon is a sign which is a temporary structure supported by forced cold air
(non-helium), constructed of fabric materials, and affixed to the ground or roof top using steel cable
anchoring systems. These signs are intended to provide additional exposure to the businesses in the
City provided certain restrictions are met.
The maximum number of balloons shall not exceed three (3) on any one site during any time
period specified in Section 17.28.700 (1) (b).
1. A site shall be defined as the following:
(a)
One or more contiguous legal parcels of land where an individual building
or an integrated building development has been approved; or
(b)
A building that contains two or more separate independently owned or
operated commercial, office, or industrial businesses.
B. The maximum display time shall not exceed a total of fifteen (15) calendar days within any
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ninety (90) calendar day period. In lieu of the fifteen (15) calendar day period herein, a thirty
(30) calendar day permit may be issued by the Director during the month of the Temecula
Annual Balloon and Wine Festival, if such event is held.
Spacing shall be a minimum of three hundred fifty (350') feet between the balloons.
The requirements for maximum allowable three (3) signs on any one site and minimum three
hundred fifty (350') foot spacing between balloons may be waived by the Director during the
month of the Temecula Annual Balloon and Wine Festival, if such event is held.
The maximum cross section of the balloon shall not exceed 1500 square feet.
The maximum height shall not exceed thirty (30) feet, as measured from the point of anchor
to the highest portion of the balloon.
They may be illuminated at night using electrical lighting systems.
Balloons shall be ground mounted or roof mounted using steel cable anchoring systems.
Balloons shall be tethered and not be free-floating nor constructed in a shape different from
the "hot-air balloon shape" typically depicted in the City of Temecula's Annual Balloon and
Wine Festival. For example, such balloons in the shape ofblimps or cartoon characters shall
not be permitted.
All such signs shall be removed no later than the last day permitted in the approved
application.
No temporary ambient air balloon or similar inflatable shall be erected, placed or maintained
so that it does any of the following:
Mars, defaces, disfigures or damages any public building, structure or other property;
or
2. Endangers the safety of person or property.
17.28.800 Kiosk Signs in all Districts
A. Findings
There is an unsightly and confusing proliferation of off-site directional signs,
relating to new residential development projects, including new rental projects
(hereinafter referred to as "development projects"), and other business.
Development projects by their very nature are most frequently located in areas
where streets and highways are newly constructed. Such thoroughfares are seldom
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shown on maps available to persons seeking to purchase new homes; and,
consequently, developers use signs, to aid such persons in locating their
subdivisions. The result is a proliferation of signs which are: (1) unsightly and
damaging to the appearance of areas such as that which is the subject of this
ordinance; (2) confusing to individuals; and, (3) unsafe in that drivers of motor
vehicles while searching for subdivisions or signs giving direction thereto, are
distracted from the operation of their vehicles.
Directional signs are needed by developers to a greater degree than other
businesses because development project sales are ordinarily conducted for a
relatively limited period of time for any particular location, that is, only until all
units in the subdivision are sold. Thus, listings in such conventional media as
telephone yellow pages are impractical. While other media such as broadcast
media and newspapers are available, and maps could be disseminated in only some
of such media, the most efficient method of directing prospective purchasers to
development projects is the use of directional signs posted at intersections and
other critical locations. Businesses with more permanent sales locations do not
share these problems and, thus, have less need of directional signs.
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Purpose
The purpose of this section is to provide a uniform, coordinated method of. o. ff.eh. ng
developers a means of providing directional signs to their projects, while m~mm~z~ng
confusion among prospective purchasers who wish to inspect development projects, while
promoting traffic safety and reducing the visual blight of the proliferation of signs.
Directional kiosk signs, including travel direction signs, other than those on-site, are
prohibited except as provided in this Section.
Authority
This section is adopted pursuant to the State Planning, Zoning, and Development Law,
Business and Professions Code, Section 52301 and Streets and Highways Code, Section
1460.
Authority to Grant License
The City Council may, by duly executed license agreement, grant to a qualified person the
exclusive right to design, erect and maintain directional kiosk signs within the entire City,
or any designated portion thereof. Licensees shall be selected by soliciting request for
proposals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person erecting or placing directional kiosk
signs on-site shall not be required to obtain a license. The term of each license shall be set
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forth in the license agreement.
Directional Signs Structures: Operation
Licensee(s) shall make directional sign panels available to all persons or entities selling
subdivisions (hereinafter referred to as "Subdivider") on a first-come, first-service basis. No
sign panels shall be granted to any subdivider for a period of excess of two years. However,
a subdivider who is soliciting sales of more than two subdivisions within a single planned
community or a specific plan area shall not be subject to the two-year limitation during such
solicitation. Licensee(s) shall maintain a separate waiting list for each sign structure.
Alternatively, a subdivider may apply to licensee for a sign panel program consisting of a
single sign panel on each of a series of sign structures as needed to guide prospective
purchasers to his/her subdivision project. A subdivider whose time of use for a sign panel
or sign space program has expired, may reapply and shall be placed on the waiting list in the
same manner as a new applicant.
General Requirements
For purposes of this Section, street intersection shall mean where two or more streets
or roads cross at the same grade. Street or road shall include all streets and roads
with a right of way of 88 feet or larger.
2. Maximum height shall not exceed 12 feet.
Directional signs shall not obstruct the use of sidewalks, walkways, bike and hiking
trails; shall not obstruct the visibility of vehicles, pedestrians or traffic control signs;
shall, where feasible, be combined with advance street name signs; shall not be
installed in the immediate vicinity of street intersection; and shall be limited to not
more than three (3) structures between street intersections.
4. Directional signs shall not be placed on local residential streets.
Sign structures shall be ladder type with individual sign panels of uniform design and
color throughout the City limits.
6. The width of sign structures and sign panels shall not exceed 5 feet.
7. Sign panels shall not be illuminated.
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Sign structure installations shall include "break away" design features where required
in right-of-way areas.
9. No signs, pennants, flags, other devices for visual attention or other appurtenances
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shall be placed on the directional signs.
10. The sign panel lettering for tract identification shall be uniform.
11. All signs erected on private property must have written consent from the property
owner with the City to have a right to enter property to remove any signs not in
conformance.
12. All signs within the public right-of-way must have an encroachment permit.
13. The licensee or holder of an encroachment permit shall hold the City, and its officers
and employees, harmless of all costs, claims, and damages levied against them, and
the license or encroachment permit shall so provide.
17.28.900 Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties
The following signs are hereby declared a public nuisance, subject to abatement pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 8.12 of this Code:
A. Declaration of Public Nuisance
1. Any sign that is erected or installed in violation of this Chapte r, after the effective
date of the ordinance adopting this Chapter;
2. Any sign that is abandoned as defined in paragraph D. of this Section 17.28.900;
Be
Any sign the owner of which has received a written notice from the Building
Official pursuant to paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.910, and the maintenance,
alterations, or repairs specified in the notice are not made within thirty (30)
calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice.
Removal
1. Removal Without Notice of signs within the Right-of-Way
All signs in the public right-of-way may be removed by the City without issuing
a notice of violation.
Emergency Removal
Where the Building Official determines that the sign in question poses an imminent
safety hazard or dangerous condition, such sign may be removed immediately and
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stored by the City.
Removal of Temporary Signs
Any temporary sign erected, placed or maintained in violation of any provisions
of this Section may be removed by the City five (5) days after issuance of a notice
of violation to the person or party who caused the sign to be erected, if known, and
to the owner, lessee, or person in lawful possession of the property on which the
sign is located.
The owners of signs removed pursuant to subparagraphs (1), (2), or (3) of this
paragraph B of Section 17.28.900 shall be liable to the City for all costs and
expenses incurred by the City in removing and storing the signs, in accordance
with the provisions and procedures of Section 8.12.140 of this Code. As soon as
practicable following removal pursuant to this paragraph B. of Section 17.28.900,
but in no case later than forty-eight (48) hours after removal, a notice of violation
shall be sent to the owner of the sign(s) via regular mail. The sign(s) will be
returned to the owner only upon payment of removal and storage costs pursuant
to Section 8.12.140. If the sign(s) is not claimed within thirty (30) days after the
receipt of Notice of Violation the sign(s) may be destroyed.
Unauthorized Removal of Signs
No person shall remove, destroy, relocate, or otherwise disturb any sign without the
permission of the party who caused the sign to be erected. Nothing in this subsection shall
prohibit the owner of a piece of property, or his or her authorized representative, from
removing a sign from his or her property that was erected without his or her consent.
Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the Building Official from taking action to abate
sign violations pursuant to the provisions of this Code.
Abandoned Signs
Signs shall be considered abandoned and subject to abatement pursuant to Chapter 8.12
under any of the following circumstances:
A sign other than off-premisses sign, which for a period of ninety (90) days, no
longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, product, or service available
on the premises where the sign is located.
Where a sign permit for a temporary sign has expired and the sign has not been
removed within one day after the date of expiration.
3. Where the sign concerns a specific event and five (5) days have elapsed since the
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17.28.910
A.
3.
4.
5.
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occurrence of the event.
Maintenance Responsibility of Signs
All signs shall be kept in good condition, be legible, adequately repaired, maintained, and
painted by the owner thereof at all times. The standard for adequate repairs is that the
repairs shall be at least equal in quality and de sign to the original work such as the paint,
finish, materials, landscaping, illumination, structure, and any required surrounding
landscaping.
B. Signs not properly maintained shall be issued a notice to maintain, alter, or repair by the
Building Official. Upon a written notice from the Building Official, the maintenance,
alterations, or repairs specified in the notice shall be made within thirty (30) calendar day s
after the date of receipt of such notice.
C. Appropriate easements for access and maintenance shall be secured for centers that contain
more than one parcel and include center identification signs, multi-tenant signs, single
tenant identification signs, etcetera.
D. CC & Rs or other acceptable maintenance mechanism shall be established for centers with
center identification signs, multi-tenant signs, single tenant identification signs, etcetera,
in order to identify the responsible party for appropriate maintenance of the signs in
accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
17.28.920 Non-conforming Signs
A. Continued Use of Non-Conforming Signs
A non-conforming sign, if legal at the time of installation, may continue to be used and
must be properly maintained in accordance with Section 17.28.910. With the exception
of the auto mall center identification sign, non-conforming signs may not be:
1. Changed to another non-conforming sign. For the purpose of this Section,
changing the tenant signs on a freestanding multi-tenant identification sign is not
considered a change to another non-conforming sign.
Improved or structurally altered so as to extend its useful life.
Expanded.
Reestablished after discontinuance for 90 days or more.
Reestablished after damage or destruction of more than 50 percent of its value.
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6. Moved or relocated.
Section 2. Table 17.03(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by
adding the following approval categories:
Approval
Sign Permits
Sign Programs (Approved by
the body approving the
Development Plan)
Modification to Sign Programs
Administrative Planning Planning City
Approval Director Commission Council
X
X
X X
Section 3. Section 17.03.060 B of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended
by adding the following:
"(4)
Increases in the allowable size, height, number, or location of new or existing signs by
less than ten percent (10%) of the standards within Chapter 17.28."
Section 4. Section 17.03.090 B. of the Temecula Development Code is hereby
amended by adding the following:
"(2) Actions by the Director of Planning on the approval of sign permits."
Section 5. Section 17.34.010 A. of the Temecula Development Code is hereby
amended by deleting the definition for "Alteration", "Sign", and "Outdoor Advertising
Structure" and adding the following definitions:
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"A-Frame Sign
Alteration
Ambient Air
Balloons
Animated
Sign
Architectural
Elements
Attached
Temporary Sign
Auto Mall
Center
Identification
Sign
Awning Sign
A portable temporary advertising device which is commonly in the shape
of an "A", or some variation thereof, is located on the ground, is easily
moveable, and is usually two-sided.
Any change or rearrangement in the supporting members of an existing
building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders, or interior
partitions, as well as any change in doom or windows, or any enlargement to
or diminution of a building or structure, whether horizontally or vertically,
or the moving of a building or structure from one location to another.
Alteration for signs include any change of face, color, material, size, shape,
illumination, position, location, construction, or support of any sign or
advertising device.
Ambient air balloons mean a balloon, supported by forced air (non-helium),
constructed of fabric materials, affixed to the ground or rooftop using steel
cable anchoring systems, and often containing advertising messages.
See Flashing Sign.
An integrated component of the design of a building, including walls,
windows, entryways, rafters, roofs, and other typical components.
Attached temporary sign means a temporary sign which is mounted, placed,
or attached only to the permanent building where the business activity is
conducted.
The existing freeway oriented auto mall center identification sign including
the electronic message board, located on 26631 Ynez Road.
A painted or silkscreened, non-electric sign attached to an awning or canopy
attached to the exterior of a building.
Awning Sign
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Banner, Flag,
Pennant
Building
Official
Building
Frontage
Business Center
Can Sign
Center
Identification
Sign
Channel
Letters
Commercial
Districts
Commercial
Off-Premise Sign
Corporate Flag
Director
Any bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material used for advertising purposes
that is attached to any structure, staff, pole, line, framing, vehicles or any
other similar object.
The Building Official of the City of Temecula or the authorized
representative.
The length of the building elevation(s) which fronts on a public street, public
parking lot, or major pedestrian walkway.
A group of three (3) or more industrial establishments planned, constructed
and managed as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided
on-site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access,
aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements.
Sometimes referred to as cabinet signs, a sign that is shaped like a box to
enclose the source of illumination (internally illuminated) so that the light
shines through the translucent portions of the signs copy panel(s). Logo
boxes are not considered can signs.
A sign that identifies the name of a center and is located at a center
entrance.
Individual three dimensional letters or figures that are affixed to a building
or a freestanding sign structure.
Commercial districts include Neighborhood, Community, Highway/Tourist,
and Service Commercial zoning designations or their equivalent Specific
Plan zoning designation.
Means any sign structure advertising an establishment, merchandise, or
entertainment, which is not sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished at the
property on which the sign is located. Commercial off-premise signs are
commonly known or referred to as billboards.
A flag of a nationally recognized corporation or company. Individual
businesses with franchise agreements or individually operated business of a
larger company are not be included in this definition.
The Director of Community Development of the City of Temecula or
authorized representative.
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Community
Feature
Community/
Neighborhood
Identification
Sign
Construction,
Contractor,
Financing, or
Remodeling Sign
Customer
Entrance
Day-Glow Colors
Decorative Flag
Detached
Temporary Sign
Directional
Kiosk Sign
Eave Line
Employment
Opportunity Sign
Flashing Sign
A design feature combining landscaping, hardscaping, architectural features,
public art, signs, or any other creative feature that can be considered a special
and unique design for locations that are considered major intersections or
highly visible locations within the City.
A community identification sign identifies the name and/or logo of a specific
plan. A neighborhood identification sign identifies the name and/or logo of
a subdivision, mobile home park, or multi family complex.
Temporary signs which states the name of the individual(s) and/or firms
connected with the construction or financing of a project.
An entrance used by customers and patrons excluding loading entrances.
Bright florescent appearing colors, excluding signs illuminated by neon.
A flag or banner attached to light poles or other objects in a shopping center
that provides a festive atmosphere to the center by colors, graphics, etc. and
does not provide advertising space.
Detached temporary sign means a temporary sign which is partially
attached to a permanent building, or is attached to a temporary structure
such as a pole or pipe, or any combination of the above. Detached
temporary signs do not include portable or vehicle mounted signs.
Means a free standing, multiple-sided, sign structure whose main purpose is
to display signs or information.
Part of the roof which projects over or meets the wall.
A sign that advertises the availability of an employment position within
commercial, industrial, office, or residential districts where non-residential
uses are permitted.
Any sign, except time and temperature displays that do not include
advertising, which contains or is illuminated by lights which are
intermittently on and off, which change intensity or color, or which create the
illusion of motion in any manner, including animated signs which manifest
a physical movement or rotation in one or more planes or the optical illusion
of action or motion.
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For Rent Signs
Freestanding
Sign
Freeway Frontage
Freeway Oriented
Sign
Frontage
Future Tenant
Identification
Sign
Incidental
Sign
Industrial
Districts
Interior Sign
Logo
Major Entrance
Major Street or
Intersection
Memorial Sign
Permanent signs in multi family complexes to identify availability of rental
units.
A sign permanently supported by one or more uprights, braces, poles, or
other similar structural components, and attached to the ground or foundation
set in the ground.
Boundary of a parcel abutting an interstate freeway.
A sign located on a parcel with freeway frontage that is oriented toward the
freeway.
Boundary of a building, parcel, or site along public streets including
freeways, parking lots, or pedestrian malls.
A temporary sign which identifies a future use of a site or building(s).
A small sign, emblem, or decal informing the public of incidental information
relating to the buildings on premises (i.e., name of business, telephone
numbers, open, closed, hours of operation, credit cards, etcetera.)
Industrial districts include Business Park and Light Industrial Zoning
Districts or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation.
A sign inside any business that is not intended to be seen from outside the
building in which the business is located.
A trademark or symbol used to identify a business.
An automobile entrance to a shopping, office, or business center used
primarily by customers with either full or restricted access. Entrances used
solely for loading and unloading are not considered major entrances.
A street or intersection of two streets which have an ultimate General Plan or
Specific Plan right-of-way of 78 feet or more.
Signs usually located on tablets, plaques, or are cut into the facade of the
building. They can include religious symbols, the names of the building
or site, dates of erection, and other important historical facts.
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Menu Sign
Monument Sign
A sign located adjacent to a drive-through lane of a fast food service facility,
which lists the products available and the prices, and is designed to be read
by the occupant of a vehicle.
A freestanding low profile sign supported by
a solid base (as opposed to poles or open
braces).
Moving Sign
Non-Commercial
Off-Premise Sign
Office Building
Office Center
Office District
Off-Premise Sign
On-Premise Sign
Monument Sign
A sign whose entirety or components rotate, move, and swing in any manner
to attract attention and signs consisting of any flashing, blinking, indexing,
fluctuating or otherwise animated lights and components including search
lights and electric message boards.
Any sign exhibiting non-commercial speech or message; signage unrelated
to the buying or selling of commodities or services.
A building whose primary function is to provide office space for professional,
medical, and administrative purposes. Office buildings may include
secondary and supporting retail uses that are generally located on the first
floor.
A group of three (3) or more office establishments planned, constructed and
managed as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided on-
site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic
considerations and protection from the elements.
Office district refers to the Professional Office zoning designation or any
equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation..
Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or
events at a location other than that upon which the sign is located.
Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or
events at a location upon which the Sign is located.
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Open Space
District
Permanent Sign
Pole Sign
Open Space district refers to the Open Space, Public Park and Recreation,
and Conservation zoning designations or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning
designation.
A sign entirely constructed of durable materials and intended to exist for the
duration of the time that the use or the occupant is located on the premises.
A high profile sign supported by one or more poles or similar structures and
is permanently attached directly into or upon the ground.
SIGN
Pole Sign
Portable Sign
Primary Tenant
Projecting Sign
A sign that is not attached to a building or structure, vehicle or trailer.
Examples of portable signs include, but are not limited to: A-Frames and
T-Frames.
A tenant who occupies more than 50% of the total floor area of a building.
A horizontally extending sign which protrudes from a building or structure
below the parapet wall or eave line.
Projecting Sign
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Public
Convenience and
Warning Sign
Pylon Sign
An on-premise sign that contains words such as Entrance, Enter, In, Out,
Restrooms, No Parking, or other similar words, and/or contains arrows or
characters indicating traffic directions. Temporary Real Estate signs are not
included in this group of signs.
A high profile sign having a solid base and permanently attached directly into
or upon the ground.
Pylon Sign
Residential
District
Roof Sign
Residential districts include Hillside, Very Low, Low, Low Medium,
Medium, and High Density Residential zoning designations or any equivalent
Specific Plan zoning designation.
A sign, together with all its parts and supports, which is erected, constructed,
placed on or above, or extends above the roof, the eave line or above the top
of the parapet wall of a building.
SIGN
Prohibited Roof Signs
SIGN
Permitted Signs on the Roof
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Secondary
Tenant
Sign
Sign Area
A tenant, other than the primary tenant, that shares an office building of three
(3) stories or more with at least one other tenant.
Any object, device, display or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors or
indoors, made of any material, which is used to identify, display, direct or
attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business,
product, service, idea, event or location by any means, including words,
letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected
images.
Sign area for all signs, except multi-tenant signs, is computed by including
the entire area within a single, continuous, rectilinear perimeter of not more
than eight straight lines, enclosing the extreme edge of the writing,
representation, emblem, or other display. It does not generally include any
background, supporting framework, or bracing that is incidental to the
display itself. In case of two sided signs, the area shall be computed as
including the maximum single display surface.
For multi tenant signs, the total sign area shall include the area which
surrounds the lettering and the logos for all tenants (i.e., sign area for each
tenant is not computed individually).
A SIGN[__
x SHOP
SIGN
Y
Area = X xY + A x B
No more thin et~ht (11) straight lines Area - X x Y +
Sign Area
SINGLE TENANT AND MULTITENANT
M ONUM ENT SIGN AREAS
Y
X ~ Business Sign
Single Tenant Sign
(X x Y = Sign Area)
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Multi Tenant Sign
(X x Y = Sign A tea)
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Sign Copy
Sign Structure
Height
Sign Placement
Area
Any words, letters, numbers, figures, characters, designs, or other symbolic
representations incorporated into a sign.
The greatest vertical distance measured from the finished grade to the
uppermost part of the sign.
The area for the building elevation surface which the sign is directly placed
on.
Street Frontage
Subdivision Sign
Temporary
Business
Advertising Sign
Temporary Sign
Tenant
Identification
Sign
Time and
The boundary of a parcel or a building which fronts a public street.
A sign used to identify residential subdivisions that contain project name,
unit square feet, price, developer's name, address, and telephone number, and
other pertinent information about the project.
A temporary sign which is made of cloth, bunting, plastic, wood, vinyl,
poster board, painted windows, or other similar materials, and which is
located on site of the business use or activity, and is erected or placed for a
prescribed period of time to promote, advertise, announce, or provide the
following information:
(1) Designates, identifies, or indicates the name of the business, owner, or
occupant of the premises where the sign is located; or,
(2)
Advertises the business conducted, the services available or rendered,
or goods produced sold, or available for sale upon the premisses where
the sign is located.
Temporary signs can include temporary business advertising signs, real
estate signs, political signs, construction, contractor, financing, and
remodeling signs, employment opportunity signs, future tenant identification
signs, garage sale signs, helium balloons, ambient air balloons, model home
signs and flags. Seasonal window displays that contain traditional holiday
characters and messages and which are intended to create or enhance holiday
character of an area and not reference or display service available or rendered,
or goods produced, sold or available for sale are not considered temporary
signs.
Tenant identification signs may identify businesses or buildings. They may
be either a single tenant identification sign, multi tenant identification sign,
or a building identification sign.
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Temperature
Sign
Under Canopy
Sign
An electronically controlled changeable copy sign which conveys only
information such as time, date, temperature, or atmospheric conditions, where
different alternating copy changes are shown on the same copy area. Each
message remains displayed for a specific minimum period of time with a total
blackout between message changes. The copy shall not travel in any
direction. Time and temperature signs shall be included in the permitted wall
or freestanding sign area and shall not include any advertising.
A sign which is perpendicular to and suspended below the ceiling or roof of
a canopy or permanent awning.
SIGN
SIGN
Vacancy Sign
Wall Mounted
Sign
Window Sign
Under Canopy Signs
They are used for motels, hotels, and other similar uses to identify the
availability of rooms.
A permanent sign mounted on the wall of a building.
Window Sign means any sign which is painted, attached, glued, or affixed
to a window or is otherwise easily visible from the exterior of the building
where the advertised product or service is available."
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Section 6. Article XIX of Ordinance 348, Advertising Regulations, Ordinances 91-26,
Ambient Balloons, Ordinances 92-16, 93-12, 94-23, Temporary Signs, Ordinance 93-09, Outdoor
Advertising Displays, Ordinance 91-40 Directional Signs, and Section 6 of Ordinance 593 are
hereby repealed.
Section 7. The City Council hereby determines that for the reasons set forth in the Staff
Report, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a
significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, the City Council hereby determines that the
adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its
passage. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall
publish a summary of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall
be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five days prior to the adoption of th is Ordinance.
Within 15 days from adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall publish a summary of this
Ordinance, together with the names of the Councilmembers voting for and against the Ordinance,
and post the same in the office of the City Clerk.
Section 9. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 1998.
Ron Roberts, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jones, C
A~-X"~City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, Acting City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No.98-10 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on
the 26th day of May, 1998, and that thereafter, the Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the16th day of June 1998, by the following vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Comerchero, Ford, Lindemans, Stone, Roberts
None
None
~ ) Susal~ W. J~nes, CMC
~ A-ctiv4 City Clerk
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