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HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-12 CC OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 93 -12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADIENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 348 AND 92 -16 PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF TEMPORARY SIGNS. TIIE CITY COUNCIL FOR TIIE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES IIEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings. The City Council for the City of Temecula hereby finds the following: A. That the City Council is authorized by Section 65850(b) of State Planning and Zoning Law, to adopt ordinances regulating signs and billboards; B. 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; C. That there is a need to provide specific and historically appropriate temporary signage in the Old Town area; D. That regulating temporary signage is an effective method to improve the aesthetic quality of all areas in the City; E. 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; F. That the City is proceeding in a timely fashion with the preparation of the general plan and there is a reasonable probability that this Ordinance will be consistent with the general plan proposal now being considered and studied; G. That pursuant to City Ordinance 90 -04, the City Council adopted by reference Riverside County Ordinance No. 348, which the Council has subsequently amended through various City Ordinances; H. The City Council adopted City Ordinance No. 92 -16, amending Ordinance No. 348, on October 27, 1992; and, I. That there is a need to amend Ordinance No. 92 -16 to improve the ability of the City to regulate and control temporary signs. ISection 2. Paragraph as of Section 19.2 of Article XIX of Ordinance No. 348 is hereby amended to read as follows: Ords 93 -12 -1- "aa. "Portable Sign" means a sign not designed to be attached to a building or structure, vehicle or trailer. Examples of portable signs include, but are not limited to: A- Frames, also known as sandwich boards, and T- Frames, also known as spring - loaded signs." Section 3. Section 19.2 of Article XIX of Ordinance No. 348 is hereby amended to read as follows: "dd. "Attached temporary sign" means a temporary sign which is mounted, placed, or attached only to the permanent building where the business activity is conducted. ee. "Detached temporary sign" means a temporary sign which is partially attached to a permanent building, 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. ff. "A- Frame" means a portable 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." Section 4. Subsection C of Section 19.9 of Article XIX of Ordinance No. 348 is hereby amended to read as follows: "C. Promotional Siens. Promotional signs are permitted in the C -1, C -P, C -P -S, C- T, and M -SC zones and shall comply with the appropriate requirements listed below: In any year attached and detached temporary signage may not be used in any combination. 2. All promotional signs shall be located on the site where the use or activity is located. The standards for the various types of promotional signs are as follows: a. Attached promotional signs shall comply with the following requirements: (1) The maximum height of the top of any attached promotional sign shall not exceed the top of the eave line or parapet wall of the building where the use or activity is located. ' (2) The dimensions shall not exceed any the following: (a) The surface area shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet. Ords 93 -12 -2- (b) The height (vertical dimension) shall not exceed three (3) feet. (c) The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sixty percent (60 %) of the business or store frontage, whichever is smaller. b. Detached promotional signs shall comply with the following requirements: (1) The maximum height of the top of any detached promotional sign shall not exceed six (6) feet above the ground. (2) The surface area shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet. (3) Detached promotional signs shall be mounted to a frame. The frame shall be constructed of attractive permanent materials and shall be constructed so that not additional supports or bracing is required. (4) No detached promotional sign may be permitted, placed, erected or installed if the detached promotional sign blocks, restricts, or impairs any of the following: I(a) The public's view of another business or activity; or activity; vehicle; or, (b) The public's view of the signage for another business (c) The view or visibility of the operator of any motor (d) The movement of any pedestrian or motor vehicle. C. Promotional signs that are located on window surfaces shall not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the non -door window area, except that no permit shall be required for promotional window signs that cover ten percent (10 %) or less of the non -door window surface area. 3. The maximum duration for detached promotional signs is two thirty (30) day periods per calendar year, provided that there shall be a minimum sixty (60) day interval between any two thirty (30) day periods. The maximum duration for attached promotional signs is four thirty (30) day periods per calendar year, provided that there shall be a minimum sixty (60) day interval between any two thirty (30) day periods." ' Section 5. Subsection D of Section 19.9 of Article X1X of Ordinance No. 348 is hereby amended to read as follows: Ords 93 -12 -3- "D. Grand Opening and Interim Signs. Grand opening and interim signs are permitted in the C -1, C -P, C -P -S, C -T, and M -SC zones and shall comply with the appropriate requirements listed below: 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 arterial streets, then up to two (2) signs may be allowed. 2. Grand opening signs may be permitted once in the first ninety (90) days of business operation. 3. Interim signs are for interim and emergency purposes and shall contain only the business name and logo. No interim sign may be permitted unless an application for a permit to construct a permanent sign has been filed with the Department of Building and Safety. 4. All Grand opening and interim signs shall be attached to the building where the use or activity is located and shall comply with the following requirements: a. The maximum height of the top of any sign shall not exceed the top of the eave line or parapet wall of the building where the use or activity is located. b. The dimensions of any sign shall not exceed any the following ' requirements: (1) The surface area shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet. (2) The height (vertical dimension) shall not exceed three (3) feet. (3) The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed fifty percent (50 %) of the business or store frontage, whichever is smaller. C. Grand opening and interim signs may be allowed for any period up to forty -five (45) days. The Director of Planning 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." Section 6. A new Subsection E of Section 19.9 of Article XIX of Ordinance No. 348. The existing Subsection E is hereby renumbered to F. The new Section E hereby reads as follows: "E. Special Event Signs. Special event signs may be located anywhere in the City ' (including in Historic Old Town Temecula), should be located on the site of the special event or activity being advertised, and shall comply with the requirements listed below: 1. All special event interim signs which are located in a building or structure Ords 93 -12 -0- shall be attached to the building or structure where the use or activity is located and shall comply ' with the following requirements: a. The maximum height of the top of any sign shall not exceed the top of the eave line or parapet wall of the building where the use or activity is located. b. The dimensions of any sign shall not exceed any the following requirements: (1) The surface area shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet. (2) The height (vertical dimension) shall not exceed three (3) feet. (3) The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed fifty percent (50 %) of the business or store frontage, whichever is smaller. C. Special event signs may be allowed for any period up to forty -five (45) days. The Director of Planning may allow one time extension, for any period up to an additional forty -five (45) days, with good cause. It is the responsibility for the proponent of the extension to justify why the extension is appropriate. 2. All special event interim 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 and shall comply .with the following requirements: a. The maximum height to the top of any sign shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. b. The dimensions of any sign shall not exceed any the following requirements: (1) The surface area shall not exceed thirty two (32) square feet. (2) The height (vertical dimension) shall not exceed three (3) feet. (3) The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet. C. Special event signs may be allowed for any period up to forty -five (45) days. The Director of Planning may allow one time extension, for any period up to an additional thirty (30) days, with good cause. It is the responsibility for the proponent of the ' extension to justify why the extension is appropriate. 3. Special event signs for special community -wide events, such as the Tractor Races and Wine and Balloons Festival, may be allowed additional supplemental and /or directional Ords 93 -12 -5- temporary signage at the discretion of the Director of Planning. All supplemental temporary ' signs should follow the criteria and standards contained in Sections 1 and 2 above. Supplemental directional signage should not exceed thirty two (32) square feet on arterial roadways and twenty four (24) square feet on minor roadways. The appropriate sizes and locations for all supplemental and /or directional temporary signs shall be determined by the Director of Planning." Section 7. Subsection D of Section 19.10 of Article XIX of Ordinance No. 348 is hereby amended to read as follows: "D. Promotional Signs in Historic Old Town Temecula. Promotional signs in Historic Old Town Temecula are permitted in the C -1, C -P, C -P -S, and M -SC zones and shall comply with the requirements listed below: 1. In any one year, attached and window signage may be used in any combination provided that the total sign face area for all promotional signs, including attached and window promotional signs, does not exceed twelve (12) square feet. 2. Promotional signs in Historic Old Town Temecula shall be attached to the building where the use or business activity is located and shall comply with the following requirements: a. The maximum height of the top of any temporary sign shall not exceed the top of the eave line or parapet wall of the building where the use or activity is located. No promotional sign shall be erected or placed so as to interfere with normal pedestrian and vehicular traffic. b. The surface area shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. C. Promotional signs shall be made of non - glossy material with a fabric or cloth -like appearance and shall use dull, non - primary, non- fluorescent, and non- iridescent colors. 3. The maximum duration for attached promotional signs is four thirty (30) day periods per calendar year, provided that there shall be a minimum sixty (60) day interval between any two thirty (30) day periods." Section 8. Subsection E of Section 19.10 of Article XIX of Ordinance No. 348 is hereby amended to read as follows: "E. Grand Opening and Interim Signs. Grand opening and interim signs are ' permitted in the C -1, C -P, C -P -S, C -T, and M -SC zones and shall comply with the appropriate requirements listed below: 1. For each use or business activity; up to one (1) sign may be allowed. ords 93 -12 -6- ' Except for a use or business activity with frontage on two or more arterial streets, then up to two (2) signs may be allowed. 2. Grand opening signs may be permitted once in the first ninety (90) days of business operation. 3. Interim signs are for interim and emergency purposes.and shall contain only the business name and logo. No interim sign may be permitted unless an application for a permit to construct a permanent sign has been filed with the Department of Building and Safety. 4. All Grand opening and interim signs shall be attached to the building where the use or activity is located and shall comply with the following requirements: d. The maximum height of the top of any sign shall not exceed the top of the eave line or parapet wall of the building where the use or activity is located. requirements: e. The dimensions of any sign shall not exceed any the following (1) The surface area shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet. (2) The height (vertical dimension) shall not exceed three (3) ' feet. (3) The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed fifty percent (50 %) of the business or store frontage, whichever is smaller. f. Grand opening and interim signs may be allowed for any period up to forty -five (45) days. The Director of Planning 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." Section 9. CEOA Compliance The City Council finds that the regulation of temporary signs in existing commercial, industrial, and retail zones has no possibility of having a significant impact on the environment. As a result, the adoption of these regulations is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the provisions of Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines prepared pursuant to Section 21083 of the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended. Ords 93 -12 -7- Section 10. Effective Date 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 and cause copies of this Ordinance to be posted in three designated posting places. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 8th day of June, 1993. J. Sal M noz Mayor ATTEST: �. - -_' STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) SS CITY OF TEMECULA ) ' I, June S. Greek, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, HEREBY DO CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No.93 -12 was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temecula on the 25th day of May, 1993, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temecula on the 8th day of June, 1993, by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks, Roberts, Stone, Munoz NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Ords 93 -12 -8- ''-''-