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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102196 PC AgendaAGENDA TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION October 21, 1996, 6:00 PM Rancho California Water District's Board Room 42135 Winchester Road Temecula, CA 92390 CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: Chairman Fahcy Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak and Webster PUBLIC COMMENTS ~. I1.~f1 '~Otl ah~ ~. ,. ht speak. plca.se Cftllle I'of all .~rm must Ix~ flied ~,idl r imhvtdmll s|~:kcs .~. ,. /,t '~Jc /t~.4 tuN; .~ / """': "i,',.,,;. ..... Environmental Action: Plannor: Recommendation: L' Sign Ordinance to ilICIIFIXWIIIL' II Illlllllll,'l" Iwdinllncl.,. Exempt Saied Nasseh Provide d~_m__i_on to staff on Phmning Application No. PA9~- 0127 based upon the analysis contained in the Staff Report. t ITEM #2 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION September 16, 1996 Planning Application No. PA95-0127 Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Prepared By: Saied Naaseh, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning Commission: 1. Ooen the Public Hearing for PA95-0127; and, Provide Direction to Staff on Planning Application No. PA95-0127 Based Upon the Analysis Contained in the Staff Report. APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: City of Temecula PROPOSAL: A Request for Approval of a Comprehensive Sign Ordinance to introduce new standards for signs and incorporate a number of existing ordinances relating to signs into a unified ordinance. LOCATION: Citywide BACKGROUND When the citizens of Temecula voted to incorporate in December of 1989, they envisioned a better quality of life and a greater control over the future of Temecula. In November of 1993, the City Council adopted the General Plan which set the foundation for this vision. The City Council adopted a new Development Code earlier this year to replace the zoning provisions of County Ordinance 348. The next step in the process is adoption of a comprehensive sign ordinance to replace the sign provisions from Ordinance 348. The new sign standards are intended to further fulfill the community's vision and implement the General Plan. These standards include provisions from existing ordinances such as Temporary Signs, Billboard, Kiosk Program, and Ambient Air Balloons. The standards from existing ordinances have not been modified in the new ordinance. Sign Committee The City Council appointed a representative Sign Committee composed of business people and private citizens to develop sign standards that are tailored to Temecula's needs, (refer to Attachment 3 for a list of the Sign Committee members). This committee has spent numerous hours since April 1996 to develop these proposed sign standards that will both appropriately identify businesses end enhance the visual character of Temecula. The challenge the Sign Committee faced was to create an ordinance that balances the effectiveness of signs to inform people about businesses and, at the same time, enhances Temecula's character and image. In order to find out the image the committee wanted or did not want for Temecula, staff presented a slide show that showed desirable and not so desirable signage in different communities in the area. After the slide show, the Committee was in agreement that cluttered signage does not necessarily provide better exposure to business. In fact, the opposite was noted, and the Committee expressed a need for signage to be clear and uncluttered. Design end quality of signs also played an important role in the effectiveness of the signs and more importantly in the image of the community. The committee members agreed that undesirable signage has a direct correlation with the image of community perceived by residents and visitors alike. Throughout the process of developing the sign standards, the Committee members agreed on most issues by discussing the issues in detail. However, in the few instances where a unanimous agreement was not possible, a general consensus of the committee determined the issue. Communitv Meeting To share the committee's draft ordinance with the public, staff held a Community Meeting on October 14, 1996. A notice was mailed to over 1,200 registered business owners in Temecula and advertised in the newspaper to invite them to this community meeting. The notice was postmarked on October 3, 1996. The meeting was also open to everyone who is concerned about the future of Temecula. In the community meeting, staff presented a brief overview of the new sign standards and the public had an opportunity to ask questions and voice their opinions about the new standards. At the community meeting, the audience raised a number of issues including the need to permit free-standing freeway signs, the number of permitted tenants on multi-tenant signs, the unified design of real estate signs, and non-conforming signs. The audience was also concerned about the lack of publicity and amount of time available for them to review the draft sign ordinance which has been available to the public since October 7, 1996. Staff would like to receive direction on these issues from the Planning Commission. The following list provides a more detailed list of the concerns expressed by the business community: Freestanding freeway signs should be allowed for all parcels and businesses in close proximity to the freeway. · Hot air balloons should be allowed in more shapes than just the typical balloon shape R:~TAFFRPT~I2?PA95.PC1 10/16/96 an 2 Temporary banners should be allowed for apartments to allow them to advertise specials. The 4 square foot sign area permitted for rental signs for multi family complexes is not adequate. The permitted 20 square feet for identifying multi family complexes on a monument sign may be too small for some existing signs. Real estate signs should not be required to follow a standardized design which might not be appropriate for all applications. For leasing small spaces, the cost of the standardized sign becomes prohibitive. In these cases, a smaller sign is more appropriate. Larger signs may be appropriate for larger areas. The proposed design would also have high maintenance cost since the sprinklers will damage the paint over time. The permitted residential real estate signs need to increase in size from 4 square feet to 6 square feet. The number of permitted open house signs for each residential unit should be increased from one per intersection to two per intersection. Multi-tenant signs should be allowed to advertise more than the permitted three tenants. A maximum area should be specified for the sign and centers should determine the number of tenants on the sign. If tenants are not identified on free standing signs along the street, traffic problems will be created as a result since the cars would slow down to read the wall mounted signs to find the business they are looking for. · Roof signs should be allowed in certain circumstances. · Allow all non-conforming sign to stay forever. PROJECT DESCRIPTION To describe the structure of the new sign ordinance, the following table compares the components of the existing ordinances and the proposed ordinance. The new ordinance provides for many more categories of signs than the existing ordinances permitted. The most significant difference between the current standards and the proposed ordinance is that the new ordinance allows significantly more types of signs. Comparison of the Existing and Proposed Sign Standards Type of Sign Political Signs Real Estate Signs Sign Programs Design Standards Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Signs Center Identification Signs Multi-Tenant Identification Single Tenant Identification Signs Wall Mounted Business Identification Signs Wall Mounted Business Identification Signs for Office Buildings 3 stories or More Wall Mounted Building Identification Signs Projecting Signs Under Canopy Signs Awning Signs Directional Signs for Single Parcels Directional Signs for Shopping Centers Directory Signs for multi-tenant commercial and residential developments Temporary Business Identification Signs Ambient Air Balloons Kiosk Signs Existing Standards X X X X X X X X X Proposed Standards X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X The following provides a more detailed comparison of the existing and proposed standards for all signs that are currently permitted by the existing ordinances: Freeway Oriented Signs The new ordinance proposes significant changes to freeway signs. The image of a community is often perceived by the number and quality of freeway signs. The existing ordinance permits all parcels and shopping centers within 660 feet of the freeway to have freestanding freeway signs. Other than the maximum height and area of the signs, there are no other restrictions in the existing ordinance. For example, a shopping center could have an unlimited number of freeway signs identifying all their tenants on several multi-tenant freestanding signs or several single tenant freestanding signs, resulting in a crowded freeway scene. The result of permitting parcels or shopping centers within 660 feet of the freeway to have freestanding freeway signs is many tall pole signs that are not located adjacent to the freeway. The new ordinance does not permit freestanding freeway oriented signs for single tenants; however, it does allow for larger that usually permitted wall mounted signs oriented towards the freeway. The committee felt that permitting the wall signs allows for appropriate identification of the businesses along the freeway. The following provides a more detailed comparison of the existing and proposed standards for freeway signs. Freestanding Number: Height: Area: One freestanding per parcel or shopping center within 660 feet of the freeway. 45 feet 150 square feet Wall Mounted Area: 10% or 5% of the building area facing the freeway (same size as other wall mounted signs) Freestanding Number: Height: Area: One per shopping centers larger than 7 acres abutting the freeway 25 feet, higher permitted only with a flag test but shall not exceed 40 feet 150 square feet Wall Mounted Number: Area: One per travel oriented business which occupies an entire parcel and the parcel abuts the freeway 1.5 square feet per lineal feet of building frontage (larger than other wall mounted signs) Freestanding Center Identification Signs The new ordinance provides for perhaps the most generous allotment for center identification signs of any other ordinance. The major reason for this allotment is the way these signs will be required to be designed. These signs are required to be made part of the design of the landscaping at the entrance of the project. Architecturally, the background of the signs must be of a material commonly used in the building or the center. The illumination of the letters can be only external flood lighting or reverse channel lettering. Reverse channel lettering is when there is a gap between individual letters and the background, the light is placed behind the letters, the light cannot shine through the letters, and background is lit as a result. The following provides a more detailed comparison of the existing and proposed standards for center identification signs. No provisions provided. Number: Height: Area: One per major entrance of a shopping center, plus one at major intersections 4 feet for centers 7 acres or less 6 feet for centers more than 7 acres 20 square feet per sign face for centers 7 acres or less 30 square feet per sign face for centers more than 7 acres Tenant Identification Signs The existing ordinance does not specifically address tenant signs which include both single tenant signs and multi-tenant signs. One of the important standards for multi-tenant identification signs in the new ordinance is limiting the number of tenants to three. The biggest concern of the committee was readability of multi-tenant signs while traveling in a car. The excessive number of tenants identified on each signs together with small letter sizes, led the committee to limit the number of tenant on each sign to three (3) and a generous total area of 90 square feet for the sign. Another important standard added to the new ordinance will significantly improve the design of freestanding tenant signs. Plastic backgrounds will not be permitted under the new standards. Instead, the backgrounds must be a material compatible to the building or center. This will eliminate the illumination of the background and leaves the letters the only illuminated area of the sign which adds to the perceived area of the sign, makes the sign smaller, and makes the sign blend in with the surrounding buildings instead of standing out as an added feature of a shopping center or development. The number of permitted signs varies with the size of the center; therefore, it is more difficult to compare it to the existing standards. The standards are designed to eliminated a row effect of signs and at the same time provide ample opportunity for the tenants to identify themselves. The following provides a more detailed comparison of the existing and proposed standards for tenant identification signs. Number: Single Tenant: Multi-Tenant: Area: 50 square feet Height: 20 feet One per parcel in shopping center or freestanding parcel not in a shopping center Policy is to permit one per street frontage (Policy is to permit 6 feet for single tenant identification signs and 12 feet for multi-tenant identification signs) Number of tenants on Multi-Tenant Signs: No maximum is specified Number: signs Area: Multi-Tenant: Single Tenant: Height: Multi-Tenant: Single Tenant: One tenant sign per 300 lineal feet of center frontage At least half of the tenant identification signs shall be single tenant identification 90 square feet 25 square feet (except service stations: 50 square feet, and theater signs 150 square feet) 12 feet 6 feet (except theater signs 15 feet) Number of tenants on Multi-Tenant signs: 3 Wall Mounted Business Identification Signs The new standards provide a different calculation for wall mounted wall signs. However, this standard is widely used in the industry and still provides adequate identification to the businesses. One of the noteworthy changes includes the prohibition of wall mounted can signs. The following provides a more detailed comparison of the existing and proposed standards for wall mounted signs. Existing Number of Signs: Area: One per suite Front and sides: Rear: 10% of the building surface area 5% of the building surface area Number of Signs: Area: One per frontage for each tenant I square feet per lineal feet of building frontage, but shall not exceed 1 O0 square feet Directional Signs The following provides a more detailed comparison of the existing and proposed standards for directional signs: Area: 6 square feet Height: 3 feet Proposed Area: 3 square feet Height: 3 feet Real Estate Signs The new standards are generally more generous than the existing standards in terms of area and height of signs. The Committee was concerned about the permanent nature of most real estate signs and that was the reason for adopting a standardized sign for all commercial, office, and industrial districts. The following provides a more detailed comparison of the existing and proposed standards for real estate signs. Single family and duplex: Area: 4 square feet Height: 4 feet Multi Family: Area: 16 square feet Height: 8 feet Commercial: Area: 24 square feet Height: 8 feet Industrial: Area: 32 square feet Height: 10 feet Prooosed Single Family and Duplex, triplex, and four plex: Area: 4 square feet Height: 6 feet Commercial, Office, and Industrial Area: 32 square feet Height: 8 feet Political Signs Political signs have to follow certain standards set by either state law or case law. The following provides a more detailed comparison of the existing and proposed standards for political signs. Area: 16 square feet per sign and 80 square feet per parcel Height: 6 feet Placement Prior to Election: 90 days Removal after the election: 10 days No signs on tree, shrubs, and improved portion of any street used for traffic or parking. Shall be removed 5 days after the notice of violation is issued. If not removed 10 day after election, shall be removed by City and owner billed to recover cost to remove. Area: 16 square feet per sign Height: 6 feet Placement Prior to Election: 90 days Removal after the election: 14 days No signs on tree, shrubs, and improved portion of any street used for traffic or parking. Shall be removed 5 days after the notice of violation is issued and owner billed to recover cost to remove signs. Subdivision Signs The following provides a more detailed comparison of the existing and proposed standards for subdivision signs. Number: 2 Area: 1 O0 square feet Not within 100 feet of an existing residence located outside the subdivision. Number: One per subdivision if 5 acres or less Two per subdivision if more than 5 acres Area: 100 square feet Height: 12 feet Allows for more signs for subdivisions with several builders Sign Programs The new Ordinance includes a section on sign programs which the existing Ordinance does not contain. In this section, all commercial, office, and industrial multi-tenant projects with two or more tenants and single tenant developments with 5 or more signs are required to have a sign program. Sign programs are required to be approved with the Development Plan approving a new project. The intent of this requirement is to require the designers of a development to think about signage as a part of the development and not as an after thought. The design and location of all freestanding signs and the location of all wall mounted signs will be required to be shown. Non-Conforming Signs Non-Conforming signs are signs that were constructed in accordance with applicable standards at time of construction and which no longer meet the requirements of the new Ordinance. State law requires the cities to pay the owners fair market value of signs that become non- conforming because of the adoption of new standards. An alternative provided in state law allows the cities to establish a reasonable amortization period based on the life expectancy of signs. The following provides the proposed non-conforming amortization schedules: Temporary Signs - 6 Months Signs with Wooden Face or Supports - 1 Year Wall Signs - 7 Years Monument Signs - 7 Years Pylon end Pole Signs - 10 Years. All other Permanent Signs - 10 years inventory State law requires cities adopting new sign standards to inventory all existing signs within the city within six (6) months of the date of adoption of this Ordinance to identify those which are illegal, abandoned, or not appropriately maintained. No later than eight (8) months after the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the City shall commence issuance of Notices of Violations for illegal and abandoned signs and Notice to Maintain, Alter, or Repair for signs not appropriately maintained as identified by the inventory. Additional Committee Recommendations The following provides a summary of additional Sign Committee recommendations that have not been incorporated into the proposed standards since they were not in the scope of responsibility of the Committee. Enforcement Increase active enforcement of the sign ordinance including the temporary sign ordinance to eliminate "forever banners" and other temporary signs that have become more permanent in nature. Utilize administrative citations to eliminate the red tape of the court system and recover a portion of the City's enforcement cost. Hire temporary workers to clean up political signs after elections, if deemed necessary by the Building Official. Use community resources such as home and business owners associations to reduce the cost and time burden of enforcement. For example, home owners associations can assist the City in garage sale signs clean up. R:~AASEH~SIONL~48.COM 10/16/96 sa ~0 Require a deposit for removal of temporary signs at the time of issuance of temporary sign permits. Assess higher permit fees if signs are placed or erected with no permit and try to obtain permits later. Assess fines that make a person think twice when they are about to violate the sign ordinance. Education and Incentives Immediate notification of business and property owners about the new sign standards including temporary signs and non-conforming signs. · Provide economic incentives to improve existing non-conforming signage. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY This project is consistent with the General Plan since the General Plan implementation program requires the City to adopt sign standards for residential, commercial, and industrial areas. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION It is determined that the project would have no effect on the environment and was therefore exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3). SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS Adopting new sign standards means achieving a balance between the effectiveness of signs to inform people about businesses and to enhance Temecula's character. The new sign ordinance contains standards that are generally more lenient than our existing standards with the exception of freeway signs, multi-tenant signs, and the design of freestanding signs. Finally, non-conforming signs are one of the most controversial issues a municipality has to deal with. The design standards included in this ordinance will improve the quality of signage in Temecula. Attachments: Ordinance No. 96- - Blue Page 12 Various Correspondence Regarding the Sign Ordinance - Blue Page 13 Sign Committee Members - Blue Page 14 R:~AASEHS~ION~3~8.COM 10~1~6 su 3. ]. ATTACHMENT N0.1 ORDINANCE NO. 96- R:~I~AASEHS~II3N~48.COM 10/16196 m I~Z ORDINANCE NO. 96- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE ORDINANCE TO REGULATE SIGNS AND OTIW~R ADVERTISING DEVICES VVHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted the City's first General Plan on November 9, 1993; and WHEREAS, Section 65800 of the Government Code provides for the adoption and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by cities to implement general plans as may be in effect in any such city; and WHEREAS, the General Plan identified the need for the City Council to adopt an enhanced sign ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council appointed a representative committee of local citizens and business persons to assist City staff in developing an enhanced sign ordinance; and WBEnY_,AS, the Sign Ordinance Committee met with City staff on April 2, 1996, April 30, 1996, May 7, 1996, May 21, 1996, June 4, 1996, June 18, 1996, July 16, 1996, July 30, 1996, August 20, 1996, September 3, 1996, September 9, 1996, and October 1, 1996 to address the issue of signage with the City of Temecula; and WHEREAS, a community workshop was held on October 14, 1996, a notice of this meeting was sent to all registered business owners in Temecula and was published in the local newspaper; and WHEREAS, the Sign Ordinance Committee recommended a new enhanced sign ordinance to the Planning Commission; and WttEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on October 21, 1996; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance complies with all the applicable requirements of State hw and local ordinances; and, WHI~,EAS, notice of the proposed Ordinance was posted at City Hall, County Library, Rancho California Branch, the U.S. Post Office and the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has held a duly noticed public hearing on 1996 to consider the proposed Sign Ordinance. TITE CITY COUNCIL OF T~FE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES IIEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Article XIX of Ordinance 348, Advertising Regulations, Ordinances 91-26, Ambient Balloons, 92-16, 93-12, 94-05, Temporary Signs, 93-09, Outdoor Advertising Displays, Ordinance 9140 Directional Signs are hereby repealed and Chapter 17.28 of the Development Code is hereby adopted to read as follows: "Chapter 17.28 SIGN STANDARDS 17.28.010 Purpose and Intent The intent of this Chapter is to implement the Temecula General Plan, protect the public health, safety and welfare through the design, use of quality materials, construction, illumination, location, number, and maintenance of all signs, sign structures, and billboards. The purposes of this Chapter, in addition to those expressed in the General Plan, are as follows: (a) (c) (d) (e) (f) (h) To balance between the effectiveness of signs that inform people about businesses and to enhance Temecula's character. To assure that signs are compatible with the character of their surroundings and the community as a whole. To preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place to live, work, trade, do business and visit. To 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. To assure that signs are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain. To identify, inventory and abate all illegal, abandoned and improperly maintained signs. To recognize that the eventual elimination, expeditiously as possible, of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter is as important as is the prohibition of new signs that would violate these regulations. It is also the intent of this Chapter that any elimination of non-conforming signs shall be effected so as to avoid any unreasonable invasion of established property rights. To regulate signs so as to avoid increasing the hazards to motorists and pedeslxians caused by distracting signage. 17.28.015 Applicability (a) Purpose and Intent This chapter shall apply to all areas of the City, except those identified in the Old Town Specific Plan. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the Old Town Specific Plan area only if the specific plan does not specifically address a particular issue regarding signage. 17.28.020 Organization and Format The purpose of this Section is to assist the users of this Chapter in finding the desired sections. Table 17.28 (a) Table of Contents Topic Purpose and Intent Applicability Organization and Format Sign Permits Prohibited Signs Exempt Signs Political and Real Estate Signs General Requirements for Permanent Signs Sign Programs Signs in Residential Districts Signs in Commercial Districts Signs in Professional Office District Signs in Industrial Districts Temporary Business Identification Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts Temporary Ambient Air Balloons Kiosk Signs in all Districts Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties Removal of Illegal, Abandoned, or Not Appropriately Maintain Signs Non-Conforming Signs Section Page 17.28.010 3 17.28.015 3 17.28,020 4 17.28.030 5 17.28.040 5 17.28.050 8 17.28.060 12 17.28.070 14 17.28.080 19 17.28.100 20 17.28.200 21 17.28.300 31 17.28.400 34 17.28.600 37 17.28.700 40 17.28.800 41 17.28.900 42 17.28.930 45 17.28.960 46 17.28.030 Sign Permits (a) Sign Permit required A sign permit is required prior to the placing, accting, moving, reconstructing, changing of copy, altering, or displaying of any sign in the City except as provided in Section 17.28.050, Exempt Signs. A sign permit is also required for all signs approved through a sign program. (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: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) The business sign is necessary for the applicant's enjoyment of substantial trade and property rights. The sign is consistent with the General Plan, complies with the requirements of this Chapter and complies with other applicable laws and regulations; The sign is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. ' The visual elements of the proposal sign, including but not limited to, the size, shape, illumination, decorative motifs, letters, figures, words (without regard to language), symbols, spacing, uniformity and proportions of such visual elements comply with generally accepted standards of quality for professional graphic artists. The size, shape, color, illumination and placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding area and with other lawful signs so as not to detract from the character or quality of surrounding properties. The location and design of a proposed sign that will be in close proximity to any residential district does not adversely affect the quality or character of such residential 17.28.040 Prohibited Signs All signs not expressly permitted by this chapter are prohibited, including but not limited to the following: (a) Abandoned Signs As defined in Section 17.28.900 (f), Abandoned Signs. (b) Amenity Signs Signs which identify the amenities provided in a multi family complex that are visible from public streets. (c) Animated or moving signs Signs consisting of any moving, swinging, rotating, flashing, blinking, indexing, fluctuating or otherwise animated lights and components are prohibited including search lights and electric message boards, except for time and temperature displays pursuant to Sections 17.28,050 (m). (d) Gas Station Canopy Signs {e) Bunting Prohibited, unless approved by a sign program. (f) Cabinet or Can Signs Wall mounted cabinet or can signs are prohibited. (g) Commercial Signs next to Residential Areas When commercial and industti_al developments are located on the same local sweet (60 foot fight- of-way or less) as residential uses, freestanding signs associated with these developments are prohibited except that wall signs allowed by a sign program to provide identification for businesses to pedestrians may be permitted provided that the illumination of these signs does not negatively impact residential uses. (h) Day-glow colors (i) Decorative Flags (1) Proin'bite. d, unless approved through a sign program. (2) They shall be limited to focal points within the project. (j) General Any sign, sign structure, or advertising device which is not specifically permitted by the zoning district regulations in which the sign is located or which were erected in violation of the laws in effect at the time of erection. (k) Loud Speakers or Signs Which Fznit Sound, Odor, or Visible Matter, Except as Provided by this Chapter. (l) Off-Site Subdivision Signs As otherwise permitted in Section 17.28.800, Kiosk Signs, a subdivision sign is considered off- site if it is located outside the subdivision boundary that it is intended to advertise. A tract map with one or several builders may utilize subdivision signs as provided in Section 17.28.130, Subdivision Signs. (m) Off-Premise Signs Signs not located on the same property as the business or entity advertised by such sign, except as permitted by this Chapter. (n) Pennants and Streamers (o) Portable Signs on Private Property (p) Service Bay Signs Exterior and interior oriented service bay signs that are visible outside of the building and for repair shops, tire shops, lube shops, car washes, etc. (q) Signs Advertising or Displaying Any Unlawful Act, Business, or Purpose (r) 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, look, danger", or any othe~ words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner to interfere with, mislead or confuse vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (s) Signs in Prox|mlty to Utility Lines No p~u~t 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 rules and regulations duly promulgated by agencies thereon. (t) Signs Located Above the Eave Line and Roof Signs Signs located above the eave line are prohibited. Signs integrated into an architectural feature are not considered to be above the eave line. (u) 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 fLre escape. No sign of any kind shall be attached to a stand pipe or fife escape, except those signs as required by other adopted Codes or Ordinances. (v) Signs Within the Public Right-of-Way or Attached to Any Public Property No person, except a public officer in performance of public duty, shall affix, by any means, any form of sign on any public property or within the public right-of way. Signs including permanent, temporary, and portable signs in any public right-of-way (street, median island, parkway, sidewalks, traffic control sign posts, utility posts, trees, future street, etc.) are prohibited, except for Political Signs as provided in Section 17.28.060 (a). In addition, signs are prohibited on any utility pole, traffic signal, or any other official traffic control device (in accordance with Section 21465 of the Califomia Vehicle Code) or signs which project over or into a public right-of-way. (w) Signs without a permit All signs, sign structures, or advertising device placed, erecUxt, moved, reconstructed, altered, displayed, or have had a change of copy, without a permit, except for signs exempted from these regulations pursuant to Section 17.28.050, Exempt Signs. (x) Vehicle Signs Signs located on or affixed to a motor vehicle or trailer, parked on private or public right of way, for the basic 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. (y) Window signs Window signs occupying more than ten percem (10%) of the non-door window area, except as permitted by Section 17.28.600 (b) (3). 17.28.050 Exempt Signs The foliowing signs are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit if they meet these specified requirements: (a) Construction, Contractor, F'mancing, or Remodeling Signs (1) Maximum sign area shall be: Six (6) square feet in single family districts. Sixteen (16) square feet in all other districts. (2) (3) (4) (D (2) (3) (4) (5) (c) (1) (2) (3) (d) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (e) (1) Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping center. They are permitted for sites with an active building permit and shall be removed 5 days after the construction completion. trnployn~ent Opportunity Signs Freestanding signs shall only be allowed in Office and Industrial Districts for single tenant buildings that occupy an entire parcel. Window mounted signs shall only be allowed in Commercial Districts. Maximum sign area shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per business per major street frontage. 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. A single official flag of the United States of America and two (2) flags of the following shall be permitted per parcel or center: The State of California, or another State of the United States A County A Municipality Official Flags of Other Countries Flags of Nationally or Internationally Recognized Organizations A Corporate Flag. The maximum area for a corporate flag may not exceed 50 square feet Future Tenant Identification Signs Maximum sign area shall be 24 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage for each center or parcel at any given time. They shall be removed 5 days after the tenant occupies the building. They shall be permitted for sites with an active building permit. Garage Sale Signs One sign per garage sale located on the same property that the garage sale is held shall be permitted. (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Maximum sign area shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 3 feet, if freestanding. The sign may not be erected more than 5 days prior to the sale. The signs shall be removed before the end of the day of the sale. The sign shall not be illuminated. (f) Government Signs Any official government sign, public notice or warning required by an applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. (g) Helinm Balloons (1) (2) (3) No balloon shall be larger than three feet in diameter. They shall not be disphyed for more than three consecutive days. All balloons shall be anchored, not blocking vehicular and pedestrian movement. (h) Holiday Decorations within Commercial, Office and Industrial Districts 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 commonly associated with national, state, local, or religious holidays may be displayed for a period not exceeding 45 consecutive calendar days and a maximum of 60 cumulative days per calendar year. (D Incidental Signs, i.e., Name of Business, Telephone Numbers, Open, Close, Hours of Operation, Credit Cards, etc. (2) (3) Maximum sign area shall be a total of 4 square feet. They shall be located adjacent to major customer entrances. They shall be located on doors or near doors. (j) Memorial Signs on Tablets or Plaques (1) (2) Maximum sign area shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding. (k) Model Home Flags O) (2) (3) (4) Flag poles shall not exceed the zoning district height Umits 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. Shall be located on the model home lots, the parking lot, or the sales office. They may only identify the builder and the subdivision name. R:~NAASEIt~\SlON~RAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 O) (1) (2) (m) (1) (2) (3) (4) (n) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (o) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Model Home Signs 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. Model Home signs do not inelude On-Site Subdivision Signs, refer to Section 17.28.130. Name Hates and Street Address Signs The sign are intended fro single family residences and shall be located entirely on the premises. The sign shall contain no advertising message. Maximum sign area shall be 3 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 3 feet, if freestanding. On Wall Menu Signs for Restaurants Maximum sign area shall be 4 square feet. They shall be attached to the building or associated entry structure. Maximum of signs shall be 1 per restaurant entrance. 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. They shall be located at or near the major customer entrance. Public Convenience and Warning Signs Maximum sign area 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, no trespassing and similar signs. They shall be located on private property. They shall contain no advertising messages. Time and Temperature Signs Maximum sign area shah be 16 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet, if freestanding. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per building or parcel. No other advertisement shall be permitted. Wall mounted signs are counted as pan of the permitted sign area of the elevation they are placed on. Freestanding signs shall be an integral pan of a permitted freestanding sign and shall be counted as part of the permitted sign area of the freestanding sign. R:XNAASEI~XSI(3NXDRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 (q) Vacancy/No Vacancy Signs or For Rent Signs (1) (3) (4) They are used for motels, hotels, multi family complexes, and other similar uses. Maximum sign area shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage. (r) 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 Section 17.05.020, Administrative Approval of Development Plan. 17.28.060 Political and Real Estate Signs Political and real estate signs that comply with the provisions of this Section are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit. (a) (1) (2) (3) (4) Political Signs in AH Districts Sign area shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet. Sign structure height shall not exceed 6 feet measured from grade, if freestanding. Illumination is not permitted. They shall not be erected, placed, or maintained: Upon any private property without the consent of the owner, lessee, or person on lawrid possession of such property. On any publicly owned budding, structure, tree or shrub or upon any portion of a public street or highway right of way which is used for traffic or parking. More than 90 days prior to the scheduled election to which it pertains. A1 signs shall be removed within 14 days after the scheduled election to which they pertain, except that a sign erected or placed for a candidate who prevails in a primary election may be maintained until 10 days after the final election. To obscure the view of any fire hydrant, traffic sign, traffic signal, street sign, or public information sign. To block lines of sight to areas of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, etc.) in Commercial, Office, and Industrial 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 shall not exceed: Thirty two (32) square feet for freestanding signs. 3 square feet for window signs. R:h~IAASEI~IOI~DRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 m 12 (3) The sign structure height for fleestanding signs shall not exceed 8 feet measured from grade. (4) Maximum number permitted is one sign per s~eet frontage for each parcel or center. Plus, one window sign is permitted per available suite. In addition, one fleeway oriented sign is permitted per parcel or center with freeway frontage. (5) They shall only be posted on private property. (6) They shall not be closer than 10 feet to property line. (7) They shall be a minimum of 150 linear feet from all other freestanding signs including real estate signs. (8) They shall not be located within 100 feet of an intersection or an access driveway except that nothing in this Chapter shall preclude a parcel or center from having at least one freestanding real estate sign. (9) The design shall comply with Figure 1. Utilizing this design, signs shall be either two sided parallel or two sided triangular which shall not to exceed 90 degree angle. The back side of a triangular sign shall not be visible from public right of way. (10) Appropriate materials are wood, metal, and stucco. Other materials are subject to Director approval. (11) Illumination shall not be permitted. (12) They shall be maintained in a clean, orderly fashion at all times and shall be removed upon the close of escrow or when the rental or lease has been accomplished, whichever occurs first. (c) 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) (2) 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. Sign area shall not exceed: (3) a. 4 square feet in single family districts and multi family districts for up to 4 units. b. 32 square feet for complexes in multi family districts. 4' Sign structure height shall not exceed: · O LOGO a. 6 feet in single family districts. REAL ESTATE b. 8 feet in multi family residential districts. Address (4) Property with exisling residential units for sale, resale, lease or rent shall be permitted one sign street frontage whichever is less. (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. Lease or Build Leasing Agents 909/555-5555 Figure 1 R:~NAASEI~IONXDRAFrl4.ORD 10/16/96 m 13 (7) (8) One open house sign per intersection per open house is permitted. The design of signs for multi family districts for complexes shall comply with Figure 1. Utilizing this design, signs shall be either two sided parallel or two sided triangular which shall not to exceed 90 degree angle. The back side of a triangular sign shall not be visible from public fight of way. 17.28.070 General Requirements for Permanent Signs (a) Permanent Sign Standards The following standards shall be followed by permanent signs to insure the quality of signage in the City: (i) Standards for Permanent Freestanding Signs a. Location b. Number All freestanding signs shall be setback at least 5 feet from the right of way or property line. All fleestanding signs shall be located outside the site visibility area as defined by Section 17.06.050 (1) of the Development Code. All fleestanding signs shall be at least 3 feet from buildings. The face of any freestanding sign shall not be placed parallel to the street. 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. 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. Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed including all wall mounted freestanding signs and any freeway signs (if any permitted). c. Height Sign structure height is measured from the extreme top portion of a freestanding sign to the sidewalk. The height of sign structures located on slopes shall be measured from the highest point of the sign to the ground surface adjacent to the highest portion of the base of the sign structure. Berming of up to 2 feet may be allowed in addition to the maximum height allowed for the sign structure. Betruing height shall be measured from the lowest portion of the base of the sign structure to the sidewalk elevation. R:XHAASF~qS~$IG~DRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 m 14 d. Design For tenant and building identification signs, the use of can-type box signs with plastic panels or background are prohibited. Sign panels or background shall be of material commonly used in the buildings or the center. With the exception of the changeable portions of movie signs for theaters and changeable portions of price signs for gas stations which can use plastic backgrounds. 4. 5. 6. Center identification signs shall use a background material commonly used in the center buildings. Can-type box signs shall not be permitted. Flood lighting is strongly encouraged when consistent with Ordinance 665, Palomar Light Pollution; however, internal illumination of the individual letters are only permitted if reverse channel lettering is used. Multi tenant signs shall be uniform in size and background color for all tenants. All freestanding signs shall be limited in size to the width of the architectural featores of the sign. All freestanding signs shall use architectural elements at the top, base, and sides of the signs. If a tenant or building 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). Sign colon shall be selected that provide a significant contrast between the background colors and the letters. All freestanding signs may be permitted a maximum of two sides except that center identification signs shall be one sided. 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 pan of the center name. e. Landscaping 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: Single tenant and building identification signs shall include a 100 square foot landscaped area. Multi tenant identification signs shall include a 200 square foot landscaped area. Freeway oriented signs and off-site center identification signs shall include a 300 square foot landscaped area. R:XNAASBF~SlGI~RAFrI4.ORD 10/16/96 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. The landscaping for freestanding tenant identification signs, building identification signs , and multi tenant identification signs shall include flowering perennial and annual plants in similar proportions within the required landscaped area. They shall be planted and replanted scasonally to maintain year round color. f. Addresses All freestanding signs, except those oriented toward the freeway, shall include the street address(es) or range(s) for the businesses or centers subject to approval of the Building Official. g. Illumination h. Width Illumination for tenant or building identification signs may be internal or extemal. b) 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 Ordinance 665, Palomar Light Pollution. External ~lumination shall not be used for multi tenant signs. Illumination for center identification signs may be internal or external: b) When internally ~uminated, only reverse channel lettering is acceptable. For freeway oriented center identification signs conventional channel lettering is acceptable. When externally illuminated signs are used, only flood lighting is acceptable if consistent with Ordinance 665, Palomar Light Pollution. Table 17.28 (b) should be used as a guideline to calculate the width of a sign structure. The width of sign structure can be calculated by multiplying the proposed sign structure height by the sign width coefficient as provided in the table. However, in no case the width of a sign structure shall exceed the width calculated by the sign width coefficient. R:XNAASEH~IONXDRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/~ m 16 Table 17.28 (b) Sign Width Coefficient Sign Structure Height in Feet Sign Width Coefficient 0-6 2.0 6.1-12 1.0 12.1-15 0.8 15.1-25 0.6 25.140 0.4 40.1 + 0.35 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). (2) Standards for Permanent Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with Two (2) Smiles or Less a. Location b. Numb~ Each business shall only install a wall sign on the outer walls of their suite. Signs shall not extend above the eave line. One wall sign per building face is permitted for buildings occupied by a single tenant or each suite for multi tenant buildings, unless approved through a Sign Program. For multi tenant buildings, only major tenant within the suite is permitted to have a wall sign. Sub-leasing tenants are not permitted to have wall signs. For automotive service stations sublease wall mounted signs may be permitted ff approved through a sign program, as long as the total permitted wall mounted sign area, pursuant to Section 17.28.240, is not exceeded. Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed ineiuding all wall mounted, freestanding, and freeway signs (if any permitted). For businesses with more than one permi_._~ wall mounted sign, the second sign shall be 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. R:XNAASEHS~ION'M~RAFrI4.OIID 10/16/96m 17 Wall signs shall be in scale with the building and not cover more than 75 % of the surface of the building face that the sign is located on excluding glass and door areas. Wall signs shall be in scale with the building not extend more than 75 % of the suite length for multi tenant buildings or building frontage for single tenant buildings. d. Letter Height 1. Minimum letter height shall be 8 inches. e. Design 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 be encouraged, i.e., hammer symbol for a hardware store, mortar and pes~e for a drug store. Sign colon shall be selected that provide a significant contrast between the background colors and the letters. f. l/lumination 1. Internal illumination for wall signs is acceptable in the following forms: a) b) c) d) Internally illuminated channel letters; Internally illuminated reverse channel letters; or, 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; Other exposed neon applications. External illumination is not permitted unless approved through a sign program. 17.28.080 Sign Progrnm~ (a) Purpose and Intent A sign program is required for certain types of developments to ensure that all proposed signs are in harmony with other on-site signs, buildings and surrounding developments. Sign programs are required to comply with all the regulations of this Chapter, except flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and/or height; and to the extent it does not comply with these regulations, the proposed sign program enhances the development and more fully accomplishes the objectives of this Chapter. R:xNAASEHSX$1GI~DRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 (b) Sign Program Required In accordance with Section 17.28.030, Sign Penits, all signs approved thwugh a sign program shall require a sign permit (except for signs exempt from obtaining permits in accordance with Section 17.28.050, Exempt Signs). In developments where any of the following circumstances exist, a sign program in accordance with this section shall also be concurrently fried and approved with the Development Plan: (1) (2) (4) 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; Whenever two (2) or more businesses are proposed in a multi tenant development; Whenever wall signs on slxucmres or buildings over two (2) stories in height are proposed in a development; or, Whenever the development contains a historic structure. (c) Findings The following findings shall be made by the approval body prior to approving a sign program: (D The proposed signs enhance the development, are in harmony with, and visually related to: (2) (3) Other 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; The buildings and/or the developments they identify by utilizing materials, colors, or design motifs included in the building being identified; and, 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 proposed sign program will comply with all the regulations of this chapter, except flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and/or height; and to the extent it does not comply with these regulations, the proposed sign program enhances the development and more fully accomplishes the objectives of this ChapMr. R:~IAA~EItS~I(INXDIIAFTI4.OIID 10/16/96m 19 17.28,100 Signs in Residential Districts All uses within Residential Districts follow the sign standards contained in Sections 17.28.100 through 17.28.199 and shall comply with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070, General Requirements. Table 17.28 (c) guides the users to appropriate sections. Table 17.28 (c) Table of Contents Topic Section Page Signs for Institutional Uses, and Other Permitted Uses 17.28.110 20 Neighborhood and Community Identification Signs for Subdivisions and Multi Family Complexes 17.28.120 20 On-Site Subdivision Signs 17.28.130 21 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 (1) (2) (3) Maximum number permitted shall be one per frontage. Maximum permitted sign area is ~h square feet for each lineal feet of building frontage; however, it shall not exceed 50 square feet. Illumination may be permitted ff it is determined by the Director that it does not adversely impact the surrounding residential uses. Freestanding Business or Institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (1) (2) (3) (4) Maximum number permitted shall be one per street frontage. Maximum permitted sign area shall be 20 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet. 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 (a) Maximum number permitted shall be two per each vehicular access or entrance. Maximum sign area shah be: R:XNAASEHSXSIGNXDRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96m 20 (1) 20 square feet for neighborhood identification signs (2) 30 square feet for community identification signs (c) Maximum sign structure height shall be: (1) (2) 8 feet for neighborhood identification signs. 10 feet community identification signs. (d) (e) (0 (g) (h) 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. Sign area is measured by the area surrounding the letters. Sign background shall be of materials used in the subdivision. Illumination shall only be external flood light when consistent with Ordinance 655, Palomar Light Pollution, or internal reverse channel letters. 17.28.130 Subdivision Signs (a) Maximum number of signs shall be: (1) (2) (3) One per subdivision if 5 acres or less. Two per subdivision if more than 5 acres. Shall not exceed one sign per street frontage. Co) (c) (d) (e) (0 Maximum sign area shall not exceed 100 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall not exceed 12 feet. They shall be removed immediately after the final sale. They shall have a 10 foot setback. They shall be located within the boundaries of the subdivision. If several builders are building on a tract, each builder is enfi~ed to its own on-site subdivision signs located within their ownership. 17.28.200 Signs in Commercial Districts All uses within Commercial Districts follow the sign standards for Commercial Districts comained in Sections 17.28.200 through 17.28.299, with the exception of office buildings in commercial districts which follow the signs standards for Office District contained in Section 17.28.300 through 17.28.399, and shall comply with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070, General Requirements. Table 17.28 (d) guides the users to appropriate sections. R:LN.a. ASEI~II31~IXDRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96m 21 Table 17.28 (d) Table of Contents Freeway Oriented Signs Topic Freestanding Shopping Center Identification Signs Freestanding Tenant Identification Requirements for Wall Mounted Business Identification Signs for Buildings with 2 Stories or Less Wall Mounted Signs for Building with 3 Stories or More Requirements for Special Sign Projecting Signs Under Canopy Signs Awning Signs On-Site Direc~onal and Directory Signs Section 17.28.210 17.28.220 17.28.230 17.28.240 Page 22 23 24 25 17.28.250 25 17.28.260 28 17.28.265 28 17.28.270 28 17.28.275 29 17.28.280 29 17.28.210 Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts Freeway oriented signs are only permitted as freestanding center identification signs and wall mounted business identification signs. Centers with freeway frontage are permitted one freestanding sign to identify their centers. Travel oriented businesses such as gas stations, restaurants/fast food services, hotels/motels, and major tourist/retail attractions which occupy an entire parcel with freeway frontage are permi_-_~ one wall mounted sign to identify their business. (a) Requirements for Freestanding Freeway Oriented Center Identification Signs in Commercial Districts (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Any center with an area 7 acres or less shall not be permitted a freestanding fleeway oriented identification sign. Maximum number of signs shall be one center identification sign per center Maximum sign area shall be 150 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 25 feet, except that higher signs may be justified through the use of a flag test. However, these signs shall never exceexl 40 feet in height. A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs shall not be allowed. R:~IAASERS~IONXDRAFrl4.ORD 10/16/96 m 22 (b) Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in Commercial Districts (1) (2) (3) (4) Maximum of one wall mounted freeway oriented sign shall be permitted for travel oriented businesses such as gas stations, restaurants/fast food services, hotels/motels, and major tourist/retail attractions which occupy an entire parcel with freeway frontage. Maximum sign area shall not exceed 1.5 square feet per lineal feet of building frontage where the sign is proposed and in no case shall the sign area exceed 150 square feet. The frontage for the designated side shall be measured at the base of the building as opposed to the width of an architectural feature which the sign may be placed on. Individual suites for muili tenant buildings shall not be permitted to have freeway orienmd wall mounted signs. These signs are encouraged on architectural elements to allow visibility for the signs that are blocked by other buildings. 17.28.220 Freestanding Shopping Center Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding shopping center identification signs are intended to identify shopping centers. Different standards have been included for shopping centers with 7 acres or less, more than 7 acres, and larger than 60 acres. (a) Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Shopping Center Identification Signs in Commercial Districts (1) Two signs per major entrance shall be permitted and one additional sign shall be permitted at each major intersection. (2) Maximum sign area shall be: 20 square feet per sign face for centers 7 acres or less 30 square feet per sign face for centers more than 7 acres (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet for centers 7 acres or less. 6 feet for centers more than 7 acres. (b) Requirements for Freestanding Off-Site Shopping Center Identification Signs for Shopping Centers larger Than 60 Acres within the City of Temecuia in Commercial Districts In addition to the on-site shopping center identification signs permitted in Section 17.28.220 (a), shopping centen larger than 60 acres are permitted one off-site shopping center identification sign along the freeway. R:XNAASHltS~SIOI~DRAFFI4.ORD 10/16/96 m 23 (D (2) (3) (4) (s) (6) A maximum of one sign per center shall be permitted if the shopping center is larger than 60 acres in size and is within 2660 feet from the freeway interchange. Maximum sign area shall be 500 square feet. Maximum sign sU'ucture height shall be 40 feet, except that a higher sign may be justified by a flag test. However, no sign may exceed 73 feet in height. The sign shall be designed in such a way to break up the sign area to reduce the mass of the sign. The overall design of the sign including the base shall be designed to provide appropriate scale. A minimum of 2660 feet shall be required between off-site center identification signs. 17.28.230 Freestanding Tenant Identification in Commercial Districts Tenant identification signs are intended to identify tenants located in shopping centers or tenants located not in shopping centers. These signs may be s'mgle tenant or multi tenant identification signs. Maximum number offreestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant sign) is one per 300 lineal feet of total street frontage for the center. At least half of the tenant identification signs shall be s'mgle tenant identification signs. Shopping centers with several street frontages may add all frontages to calculate the total number of permitted freestanding tenant identification signs. (a) Requirements for Multi Tenant Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding multiple tenant identification signs are intended to identify three major tenants as identified by the center. (1) (2) (3) (4) Maximum sign area shall be 90 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 12 feet. A maximum of three (3) tenants shah be allowed for each multi tenant sign. Each center shah be allowed at least one multi tenant sign. Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding building or business identification signs are intended to identify single tenants in a center, single tenants not in a center, or buildings in commercial districts. (1) (2) (3) The maximum number for single tenants not in centers shall be one sign per tenant. Theater and gas station signs are counted as a single tenant sign in the formula calculations and shall follow all standards as single tenant signs except for size and height requirements as specified. The maximum area for all single tenant identification signs or building identification signs shall be 25 square feet, except for: a. Theater signs 150 square feet (12 - 12" X 10' panels + 30 square feet cinema ID). R:~IAASEHSXSION~RAFTI4.ORD 10/16196m 24 Gas station single tenant and price signs 50 square feet (25 square feet for logo/name + 25 square feet for prices) (4) (5) (6) (7) Maximum sign structure height for all single tenant signs and gas station signs shall be 6 feet, except theaters which shall be 15 feet. No more than one tenant shall be identified. ff the frontage of a center is less than 300 feet, no single tenant identification is permitted. Applicable to automotive service stations only: Automotive service stations shall be allowed one price sign per frontage to include all fuel types and/or prices. Automotive service station freestanding signs may include signs for their sublessee through approval of a sign program; however, the permitted total sign area shall not be exceeded. 17.28.240 Requirements for Wall Mounted Business 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) (c) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per frontage for each tenant. Maximum area of signs shall be 1 square feet of sign area per lineal foot of building frontage. However, shall not exceed 100 square feet. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are permitted. 17.28.250 Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts (a) Requirements for Wall Mounted 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 more than 3 Stories. This type of signage is usually used by the primary tonant in an office building. (1) (2) (3) Maximum number of signs shall be two per building. Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section 17.28.250 (c), Size Requirements. General Requirements The two permitted signs shall be placed on different building elevations. Both signs shall have the same copy. Shall consist of a single line of copy. R:XNAASEH~IOIq~DRAPTI4.ORD 10/16/96 m 25 d. The elevation plans for the Development Plan shall show the locations and dimensions of the signs. (4) Design Requirements They shall utilize the same or compatible materials with the building surfaces. 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. The sign copy shall be surrounded with sufficient space to be visually pleasing. To avoid the appearance of crowding a sign into a sign area, sign copy shall occupy no more than sixty (60) percent of the height of the sign area and no more than eighty (80) percent of the width of the sign area. Additionally, no part of the sign can be located within the extreme left or right ten (10) percent of the width of the sign area. (5) Location Requirements In conventional high-rise buildings, signs shall be placed above the vision glass windows of the highest floor of the building and below the eave line. In more conventional designs with articulated roofs, signs shall be integrated visually with the architectural features such as windows, projections, and articulating elements. Requiretnents for Wall Mounted Secondary Tenant Business Identification Signs for 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) (2) (3) (4) (5) Maximum number of signs shall be one per building elevation. Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section 17.28.250 (c). They shall be permitted below the second floor, except that if the building has a two-sto~j lobby, the signs are permitted only between the second and third floors above such lobby. Maximum of four (4) secondary tenant signs shall be permitted per building. Maximum of one secondary tenant per elevation is permitted except that buildings between 3 and 5 stories two such signs shall be permitted per elevation, provided that: Shall not be located on any elevation in vertical (stacked) alignment. Shall be separated by at least 40 percent of width of the subject elevation. (6) 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. R:~IAASEH$~IGlq~DRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 (7) 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 shall apply, refer to Section 17.28.240. (c) Size Requirements The following sections provide the letter height, symbol height, and sign area for identification of buildings and secondary tenants for office buildings with 3 stories or more. (1) Recommended Sign Area, Maximum Letter and Symbol Height for Building Identification Signs for Buildings 3 Stories or Higher. Table 17.28 (e) Sign Area, Maximum Letter and Symbol Height for 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 (2) Recommended Sign Area, Maximum Letter, and Symbol Height for Secondary Tenant Signs for Buildings 3 Stories or Higher. Table 17.28 (f) Area, Maximum Letter, and Symbol Height for Secondary Tenant Signs for Buildings Stories or Higher Number of Building Stories Maximum Letter Height Maximum Symbol Height Square Footage Area of Sign Per Elevation 3 -4 10" 16" 30 5 ' 6 12" 19" 35 7 + 14" 22" 40 R:~NAASEHSX$1(}NXl)RAIrrI4.ORD 10/16/96 m 27 17.28.260 Requirements for Special Signs in Commercial Districts The following provides standards for special signs in Commercial Districts. (a) Special Service Signs on l~3mp Islands They shall be illuminated only by the canopy lighting. (b) Fast Food Menu Signs (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Maximum number of signs shall be 2 signs per tenant. Maximum area shall be 32 square feet per sign. Maximum structure height shall be 6 feet. They may be internally illuminated. They may utilize changeable copy. (c) Institutional Uses (D (2) Maximum number of signs shall be one fleestanding or one wall sign per street frontage. 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 if uniformly used in a shopping centers and approved through a sign program. (a) (c) (d) (e) (0 Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per tenant. Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet. Maximum height of signs shall not exceed 20 feet or extend above the eave line, whichever is less. 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. 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) (c) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per customer entrance. Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. R:~IAASF2-1S~IOIq~DRAFTI4,ORD 10/16/96 m 28 (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 cotrid be pedestrian or automobile oriented depending on how they are used and they are intended to provide identification to individual businesses. They are permittexl if uniformly used in a shopping center or a single tenant occupy an entire site but not located in a shopping center. In a shopping center, they shall be approved through a sign program. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) No maximum number of signs is established. The area of the sign shall not exceed 75 % of the area of the awning that the sign is permitted. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. Projection shall not extend into the public fight of way; otherwise an encroachment permits shall be obtained from Public Works Department. 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 flap (valance) or to end panels of angled, curved, or box awnings, refer to Figtire 777. Awnings signs shall be placed only on the bottom 12" of the awning and letter height shall not exceed 9 inches. 17.28.280 On-SRe Directional and Directory Signs in Commercial Districts The purpose of directory and directional signs are to guide the movement of vehicles and pedesU'ians once they are on the site or center. They are not intended to advertise the tenants or products. (a) Requirements for Pedestrian On-Site Direaory Signs in Commercial Districts On-site directory signs are intended to provide information to the patrons of a building once they have arrived near the entrance of the building. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Maximum number of signs shall be one per multi tenant building per frontage. Maximum area of signs shall be 30 square feet. Maximum height of sign shall be 7 feet, if freestanding. They shall be located in pedestrian activity and movement areas. They shall contain only the name and address of the activities/businesses on-site. They may be illuminated. R:~NAASI~tS~SI~RAFF14.ORD 10/16/96 Co) Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Direcfional Signs for Individual Sites in Commercial Districts These signs are intended to provide direction to automobiles to the different areas of the site, once they have arrived at the site the signs are located on. (x) (2) (3) (4) (7) No maximum number of signs is established. Maximum area of sign shall be 3 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 3 feet. They shall only include letters and arrows. They shall be screened from view from the public right of way and private driveways of a center where practical. They shall only be visible from the site they are intended to be used for. They may be illuminated. (C) Requirements for Freestandln_~ 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) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) No maximum number of signs is established. Maximum area of sign shall be 30 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 7 feet. They shall be screened from view from the public fight of way and private driveways of a center where practical. They shall only be visible from the site they are intended to be used for. They may be illuminated. R:xI~IAASEH~\SI~RAFFI4.ORD 10/16/96m 30 17.28.300 Signs in Professional Office District All uses within the shall follow the sign standards for Office District, contained in Sections 17.28.300 through 17.28.399 with the exception of retail uses on the first floor of an office building with exterior entrances which follow the signs standards for Commercial Districts contained in Section 17.28.240 and shall comply with the standards contained in Section 17.28,070, General Requirements. If retail uses have interior entrances only, no wall mounted business identification signs are permitted. Table 17.28 (g) guides the users to appropriate sections. Table 17.28 (g) Table of Contents Freeway Oriented Signs Topic Freestanding Office Center Identification Signs Freestanding Tenant or Building Identification Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for Single and Multi Tenant Buildings with 2 Stories or Less Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More Projecting Signs Under Canopy Signs Awning Signs On-Site Directional and Directory Signs Section Page 17.28.310 31 17.28.320 31 17.28.330 32 17.28.340 32 17.28.350 33 17.28.355 33 17.28.360 33 17.28.365 33 17.28.370 33 17.28.310 Freeway Oriented Signs in Professional Office District Not permitted. 17.28.320 Freeslanding Office Center Identification Signs in Professional Office District (a) Requirements for Freestanding Office Center Identification Signs in Professional Office District Freestanding office center identification signs are intended to identify office centers. Different standards have been included for office centers with 7 acres or less and more than 7 acres. R:XlqAASBHI%81(lNXDRAFf14.ORD IlY1~/9~ m 31 (1) (2) Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance plus, one additional at each major intersection. Maximum sign area shall be: 20 square feet for centers with 7 acres or less. 30 square feet for centers with more than 7 acres. (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be: 4 feet for centers with 7 acres or less. 6 feet for centers with more than 7 acres. FreestandlnE Off-Site Center Identification Signs for Centers Larger Than 60 Acres in Professional Office District Not Permitted. 17.28.330 Freestanding Tenant or Building Identification in Professional Office District (a) Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification in Professional Office District Not Permitted. Requirements for Freestandlng Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs for Single Tenant Buildings over 50,000 Square Feet or Multi Tenant Buildings in Professional Office District Freestanding business or building identification signs are intended to provide identification for a tenant occupying an entire office building with over 50,000 square feet. They are also used to identify a multi tenant office building. (1) (2) (3) (4) Maximum number of signs shall be one per street frontage plus, one additional per major intersection. Maximum signs area shall be 20 square feet. Maximum sign structure shall be 6 feet. No more than one tenant shall be identified. 17.28.340 Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for Single and Multi Tenant Buildings with 2 Stories or Less in Professional Office District 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) CO) (c) (d) (e) Maximum number of signs shall be one sign per frontage for each tenant. Maximum area of signs shall not exceed 1/2 square feet per Lineal feet of frontage. However, the sign area shall not exceed 50 square feet. 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. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are permitted. External Illumination shall not be permitted. 17.28.350 Requirements for Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Professional Office District The Same as Commercial District, refer to Section 17.28.250. 17.28.355 Projecting Signs in Professional Office District Not Permitted. 17.28.360 Under Canopy Signs in Professional Office District Not Permitted. 17.28.365 Awning Signs in Professional Office District Not Permitted. 17.28.370 On-Site Directional and Directory Signs in Professional Office District 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. (a) Requirements for Pedestrian On-Site Directory Signs in Professional Office District The same as Commercial District, refer to Section 17.28.280 (a). Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Individual Sites in Professional Office District The same as Commercial District, refer to Section 17.28.280 Co). (C) Requirements for Freestandlm, On-Site Directional Signs for Centers in Professional Office District The same as Commercial District, refer to Section 17.28.280 (c). R:XNKASEH~SlONXDKAFTI4.ORD 10/1~/9~ m 33 17.28.400 Signs in Industrial Districts All uses within Industrial Districts follow the sign standards for Industrial Districts contained in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28.499 with the exception of office buLIdings which follow the signs standards for Commercial District contained in Section 17.28.250 and shall comply with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070, General Requirements. Table 17.28 (h) guides the users to appropriate sections. Table 17.28 (h) Table of Contents Freeway Oriented Signs Topic Freestanding Business Center Identification Signs Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for Buildings with 2 Stories or Less Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More Projecting Signs Under Canopy Awning Signs On-Site Directional and Directory Signs 17.28.410 Freeway Oriented Signs in Industrial Districts Not Permitted. 17.28.420 Section Page 17.28.410 34 17.28.420 34 17.28.430 35 17.28.440 35 17.28.450 36 17.28.455 36 17.28.460 36 17.28,465 36 17.28,470 36 FreestandingBusiness Ce~erlde~tionS~m in ~dust~l D~ri~ (a) Requirements for Freestanding Business Center Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Freestanding business center identification signs are intended to identify business centers. Different standards have been included for business centers with 7 acres or less and more than 7 acres. R:X/qAASP,,HSXSlON~DRAPT14.ORD 10/16/96 ma 34 (1) (2) Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance plus, one additional per major intersection. Maximum signs area shall be: 20 square feet for centers 7 acres or less. 30 square feet for centers more than 7 acres. (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be: 4 feet for centers 7 acres or less. 6 feet for centers more than 7 acres. (b) Freestandlng Off-Site Center Identification Signs for Centers Larger Than 60 Acres in Industrial Districts Not Permitted. 17.28.430 Freestandlng Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial Districts (a) Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification Signs In Industrial Districts Not Permitted. Requirements for Freestanding BusIness or Building Identification Signs for Single Tenant or Multi Tenant BuildIngs 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 shall be 20 square feet. (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. (4) No more than one tenant shall be identified. 17.28.440 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) Co) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per frontage for each tenant. Maximum signs area shall not exceed xh square feet per lineal feet of building frontage. However, the sign area shall not exceed 50 square feet. R:~IAASI~IS~SlG~DRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 m 35 (c) Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are permitted. 17.28.450 Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Industrial Districts The same as Commercial District, refer to Section 17.28.250. 17.28.455 Projecting Signs in Industrial Districts Not Permitted. 17.28.460 Under Canopy in Industrial Districts Not Permitted. 17.28.465 Awning Signs in Industrial Districts Not Permitted. 17.28.470 On-Site Directional and Directory Signs 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. (a) Requirements for On-Site Directory Signs in Industrial Districts The same as Commercial District, refer to Section 17.28.280 (a). (b) Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Individual Sites in Industrial Districts The same as Commercial District, refer to Section 17.28.280 Co). (c) Requirements for Freestandlng On-Site Directional Signs for Centers in Industrial Districts The same as Commercial District, refer to Section 17.28.280 R:~lqAASEHS~SI(II4XDRAFTI4.ORD lO/l~/~m 36 17.28.600 Temporary Business Advertising Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts (a) Purpose The purlx~se of this Section is to set standards for temporary business advertising signs in the City. Temporary business advertising signs include promotional signs, grand opening signs, interim signs, special event signs, and other signs made up of temporaxy materials or used in a temporary fashion. (b) Promotional Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts Promotional Signs are temporary business advertising signs intended to attract attention to 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 Maximum area shall be 100 square feet. The vertical dimension of the sign shall not exceed 5 feet. Shall not exceexl the top of the eave line or parapet wall. The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the business or store frontage, whichever is smaller. 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. All promotional signs shall be located on the site where the use or activity is located. (2) Requirements for Detached Promotional Signs Maximum area shall not exceed 32 square feet. The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet and shall not exceed 6 feet above the ground. They shall be mounted to a frame. The frame shah be constructed of attractive permanent materials and shall be constructed so that no additional supports or bracing is required. They shall not block, restrict or impair any of the following: 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. R:XIqAASEItSXSIGNXDRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 m 37 The maximum duration for detached promotional signs is two thirty (30) day periods per year. (3) Requirements for Promotional Window Signs Signs located on non-door window surfaces shall not exceed seventy five percent (75 % ) of the non-door window area. They may not be displayed for longer than a ninety (90) day period. (c) Grand Opening Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts Grand opening signs are temporary business advertising signs, bearing 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 cave 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 or 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 operation. (d) Interim Signs Interim sign are temporary business advertising signs intended to provide inKrim signage while the permanent signage is being fabricated, repaired, or prepared for installation. (1) (2) (3) (4) The maximum number of signs shall be the same number of permanent signs permitted by this ChapMr. 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. 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. RANAASEt~IONXDRAFrl4.ORD 10/16/96 m 38 (e) Special Event Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts Special event signs are temporary business advertising signs for special community activities or season 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, the 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. (1) 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. The maximum area shall nor exceed 32 square feet. The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet. They shall not exceed the top of the cave line or parapet wall of the building. They shall be located on the site of the special event or activity being advertised. The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the business or store frontage, which is smaller. 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 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. The maximum area shall be 32 square feet. The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet. The maximum height to the top of the sign shall not exceed 6 feet. The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed 15 feet. 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. R:~IAASEI-IS~IOIqXDRAFEI4.ORD 10/16~96m 39 17.28.700 Temporary Ambient Air Balloons A temporary ambient balloon is a sign which is a temporary structure supported by forced cold air (non-helium), consla'ucted 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. (a) Requirements for Temporary Ambient Air Balloons in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) O) (lo) (n) The maximum number of balloons shall not exceed three (3) on any one site during any time period specified in Section 17.28.700 (a) (2). a. A site shall be defmed as the following: One or more contiguous legal parcels of land where an individual building or an integrated building development has been approve. d; or A building that contains two or more separate independen~y owned or operated commercial, office, or industrial businesses. The maximum disphy time shall not exceed a total of fifteen (15) calendar days within any 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 five hundred (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. The 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 of blimps 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: R:~IAASEltS\SI~RAFT14.ORD 10/1~/96 m 40 Mars, defaces, disfigures or damages any public building, structure or other property; or Endangers the safety of person or property. 17.28.800 Kiosk Signs in aH Districts (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to provide a uniform, coordinated method of offering developers a means of providing directional signs to their projects, while minimizing confusion among prospective purchasers who wish to inspect development projects, while promoting traffic safety and reducing the visual blight of the proliferation of signs. Directionai kiosk signs, including travel direction signs, other than those on-site, are prohibited except as provided in this Section. (b) Authority This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the State Planning and Zoning law, Business and Professions Code, Section 52301 and Streets and Highways Code, Section 1460. (c) Authority to Gram 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 forth in the license agreement. (d) Directional Signs Structures: Operation Licensee(s) shall make directional sign panels available to all persons or entities selling subdivisions (hemnafler referred to as "SubcLivider") 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 subdMsions 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 subdivision. 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. R:~NIAASEHSx~IOI~DRAFfI4.ORD 10116/96 m 41 (e) General Requirements (1) 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. (3) 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) Sign structures shall be ladder type with individual sign panels of uniform design and color throughout the City limits. (5) The width of sign structures and sign panels shall not exceed 5 feet. (6) Sign panels shall not be illuminated. (7) Sign structure installations shall include "break away" design features where required in right-of-way areas. (8) No signs, pennants, flags, other devices for visual attention or other appurtenances shall be placed on the directional signs. (9) The sign panel lettering for tract identification shall be uniform. (10) 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 conformsnee. (11) The City, and its officers and employees, shall be held free and harmless of all costs, claims, and damages levied against them. (12) All signs within a public right-of-way must have an encroachment permit. 17.28.900 Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties (a) Notice of Violation Where it is determined that a sign has been erected or installed in violation of this chapter, abandoned as defined in Section 17.28.900 (f), Abandoned Signs, or is otherwise in violation of this chapter, a notice of violation shall be issued pursuant to City' s enforcement procedures and policies. (b) Notice to Maintain, Alter, or Repair All signs shall be properly maintained pursuant to Section 17.28.900 (g), Maintenance Responsibility of Signs. Upon a written notice from the Building Official, the necessary maintenance, alterations, or repairs shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice. However, if the owner does not complete the requirements specified in the notice, a notice of violation shall be issued pursuant to Section 17.28.900 (a), Notice of Violation. R:XNAASEHSXSION~DRAFT14.ORD 10/16196 m 42 (c) Removal (1) General Removal If the Building Official determines that a sign must be removed after the exhaustion of the administrative procedures set forth in this Chapter and City' s enforcement procedures and policies, the City may remove the sign and bill the owner pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.28.900 (e), Billing. (2) Removal Without Notice of Nominal Value Signs within the Right-of-Way All signs in the public right-of-way, except as provided in Section 17.28.060 (a), Political Signs, may be removed by the City without issuing a notice of violation. These signs may not be reclaimed by the owner. The owner shall be billed in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.28.900 (e), Billing. (3) Emergency Removal Where the Building Official determines that the sign in question poses an imminent safety har~rd or dangerous condition, such sign may be removed immediately and stored by the city. As soon as practicable following the removal, the owner shall be given a notice of violation pursuant to Section 17.28.900 (a). The sign wffi be returned to the owner only upon payment of removal and storage costs as set forth in Section 17.28.900 (e), Billing. If the sign is not claimed within thirty (30) days after the receipt of Notice of Violation the sign may be destroyed. (4) Removal of Temporary Signs Any temporary sign erected, placed or maintained in violation of any provisions of this section will be removed by the City 5 days al~ issuance of a notice of violation, pursuant to Section 17.28.900 (a), is given to the person or party who caused the sign to be erected, and to the owner, lessee, or person in hwful possession of the property on which the property is located and shall be billed in accordance with Section 17.28.900 (e), Big. (d) Unauthorized Removal of Political Signs No person shall remove, destroy, relocate, or otherwise disturb any political sign without the permission of the party who caused the sign to be erected. If the sign endorses a political candidate, it shall be presumed, that the political candidate or his or her representative is the party who caused the sign to be erected. It shall further be assumed that the committee who has registered with the secretaxy of the state to support a position on a ballot proposition is the party who caused the erection of the sign taking the position on a ballot measure. R:XNAASEI-I$~8IOlq~DRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96m 43 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 when the political sign has been erected without his or her consent. Also nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the Building Of~c'ml from taking action to abate sign violations pertaining to political signs pursuant to Section 17.28.900 (c) (4) , Removal of Temporary Signs. (e) Billing (1) (2) (3) (4) When a sign or other matter specified in Section 17.28.900 (c), Removal is removed by the City and the City has incurred any expense in removing the sign or in repairing public property damaged because of posting or erecting the sign, the Building Official may send a hill to the person responsible for posting or erecting the sign for the actual or estimated cost of removal. Any such expense incurred shall constitute a debt owed to the City. The Building Official may establish administrative regulations to govern the billing procedures. Each bill shall include both the direct and indirect cost involved in the removing of the signs or other matter and in admirdstering the billing procedure. The b'ffi shall describe the basis of the amount billed by indicating the number of signs or other matter posted illegally, the time necessary for removal, the hourly cost for removal, the right to a hearing and other relevant information. The bill shall also specify a date by which the bill is to be paid, which shall be not less than ten business days after the bill is mailed. Every person billed may request a hearing with the Building Officinl. Following the hearing, the Building Offic'ml shall within ten (10) business days after the date of the hearing notify the person billed of any adjustment to the bill or any determination not to make an adjustment. This notification shall specify the date by which such bill shall be paid, which date shall in no event be less than thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the hearing. Any person posting or erecting, or causing to be posted or erected, a sign or other matter in violation of the provisions of this Chapter who falls to pay the amount billed such person for such violation within the period specified in this section shall also be liable for expenses incun'ed by the City in collecting the debt, including the cost of paying City employees or other persons engaged in the debt collection. In any civil action involving any person, firm or corporation, or the chairman, president or other head of any committee or organization for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter proof that the sign or other matter contains the name of, or otherwise identifies, such person, fn'm or corporation, or the particular committee or organizatinn involved shall constitute p~ma facie evidence that the person, firm or corporation, or the chairman, president or other head of the committee or organization involved, posted or erected, or caused to be posted or erected, such sign or other matter. Abandoned Signs Signs shall be considered abandoned and subject to removal pursuant to the procedures of Section 17.28.900 (c), Removal, under any of the foliowing circumstances: a) (2) (3) (4) Where a sign is not kept in a good condition, adequately repaired and maintained at all times, i.e. the paint or the finish is fading or chipping, a freestanding sign is falling, the required landscaping around freestanding signs is not planted or appropriately maintained, the illumination is not properly functioning. The standard for adequate repairs is that the repairs shall be at least equal in quality and design to the original work such as the paint, finish, materials, landscaping, illumination, and sh-ucture. Where a sign pertains to activities no longer occupying the property, or to occupants that are no longer using the property, and the sign has not been removed, or the sign copy changed, within thirty (30) days after such activities have ceased or such occupants have vacated the premises. Where a sign pe~'mit for a temporary sign has expired and the sign has not been removed within five (5) days from the date of expiration. Where the sign concerns a specific event and five (5) days have elapsed since the occurrence of the event. (g) Maintenance Responsibility of Signs (1) (2) (3) All signs shall be kept in good condition, be legible, adequately repaired, maintained, and painted by the owner thereof at all times. All repairs shall be at least equal in quality and design to the original signs. The standards for maintenance and repair of signs shall be that which will assure the highest visual quality. Signs not properly maintained shall be issued a notice to maintain, alter, or repair pursuant to Section 17.28.900 Co), Notice to Maintain, Alter, or Repair. 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. CC & Rs 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. 17.28.930 Removal of Illegal, Abandoned, or Not Appropriately Maintained Signs (a) Inventory Within six (6) months of the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the Director shall cause to be performed an inventory of all on-premise signs within the City to identify those which are illegal, abandoned, or not appropriately maintained. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the term "illegal' denotes a sign which was erected without compliance with all ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of its construction and erection or use; and the term "abandoned" denotes a sign which is defined in Section 17.28.900 (f); , Abandoned Signs, and properly maintained as defined in Section 17.28.900 (g), Maintenance Responsibility of Signs. R:~qAASEItSXSlGN~DItAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 m 45 ~) Repo~ When the inventory required by Section 17.28.930 (a) , Inventory of Signs, has been completed, the Director shall report the actual cost of conducting that inventory to the City Council so the Council may by Resolution provide for the recoupment of that cost in the manner authorized by Section 5491.2 of the Business and Professions Code. Abatement No later than eight (8) months after the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the City shall commence issuance of Notices of Violations for illegal and abandoned signs and Notice to Maintain, Alter, or Repair for signs not appropriately maintained as identified by the inventory required by Section 17.28.930(a), Inventory of Signs. 17.28.960 Non-conforming Signs (a) Purpose and Intent It is the intent of this section to recognize that the eventual elimination, expeditiously as possible, of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter is as important as is the prohibition of new signs that would violate these regulations. It is also the intent of this section that any elimination of non-conforming signs shall be effected so as to avoid any unreasonable invasion of established property rights. For the purpose of this Section signs shall pertain to permanent and temporary signs except those identified in Section 17.28.960 (c), Removal Without Notice of Nominal Value Signs within the Public Right of Way. Co) Continued Use of Non-Conforming Signs A non-conforming sign may be continued to be used for the period specified in Section 17.28.960 (c), and shall be prope~y maintained in accordance with Section 17.28,900 (g), Maintenance Responsibility of Signs, but may not be: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Changed 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 or more than 50 percent of its value Moved or relocated. (c) Removal of Non-Conforming Signs (1) Non-conforming signs which may be abuted without payment of compensation Any sign which does not comply with the requirements of this Chapter and which may be abated without the payment of compensation pursuant to Section 5497 or Section 5498 of the Business and Professions Code shall be brought into compliance with the requirements of this Chapter as soon as may reasonably be accomplished and in no event later than six (6) R:~NAASEI-IS\SIGN~DRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 in 46 (2) adding months after the date of adoption of this Ordinance, unless such period is extended by the Planning Commission for good cause shown. Any sign which is not brought into conformance with the requirements of this Chapter within that time shall be subject to a notice of violation pursuant to Section 17.28.900 (a), Notice of Violation. Other non-conforming signs Any sign which does not conform to the requirements of this Chapter, other than the auto mail center identification sign inehding its electronic message board in existence at the time of the adoption of this Chapter, shall be removed in accordance with the following amortization schedule. Any sign which is not brought into conformance with the requirements of this Chapter within the specified time shall be subject to a notice of violation pursuant to Section 17.28.900 (a), Notice of Violation. Temporary Signs - 6 Months Signs with wooden face or supports - 1 Year Wall Signs - 7 Years Monument Signs - 7 Years Pylon and Pole Signs - 10 Years. All other permanent signs 10 Years - 10 years" Section 2. Table 17.03(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by the following approval categories: ADDrOVal Sign Permits Sign Programs (Approved by the body approving the Development Plan) Modification to Sign Programs ]Adminktrative AoDroval X X Ph~nnim, Director Planning Commission X X City Council 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 Code requirement." Section 4. follows: Chapter 17.30 of the Development Code is hereby adopted to read as R:XNAAS~IISX$1(llqXDRAFrI4.ORD 10/16/96 m 47 "Chapter 17.30 Outdoor Advertising Displays in All Districts (a) Purpose The purpose of this Section is to set forth the development standards for the installation and maintenance of outdoor advertising displays within the City. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that the design and location of outdoor advertising displays are consistent with the health, safety, and aesthetic objectives of the City. It is a desire 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 the above. 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. (b) Prohibitions The establishment of commercial off-premise signs are hereby prohibited and no application for sign permit, development plan, or other application for a commercial off-premise sign shall be accepted, acted upon, or approve& (c) Exempt Outdoor Advertising Displays The provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply to any application for: (1) (2) (3) Kiosk Signs, as defined in Section 17.28.800 of the Temecula Development Code. Advertising structures and signs permitted pursuant to Chapter 17.28 of the Temecula Development Code. Non-commercial off-premises advertising structures and signs, subject to the foliowing design and performance standards: The maximum area of the sign board shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. The maximum number of sign board per parcel shall be one. The maximum height of a ground-mounted sign including supporting structure shall not exceed six (6) feet. They shall not be illuminated. R:XNAASEF. S~I(]NXDRAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 m 48 (d) Non-conforming Outdoor Advertising Displays All outdoor advertising displays, in any zone, lawfully constructed and erected prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, which do not conform to the requirements of the provisions of this Ordinance, which do not conform to the requirements of the provisions of this Section for the particular zone in which they are located, shall be accepted as non-conforming sign." Section 5. Section 17.34.010(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by deleting the definition for "Sign" and "Outdoor Advertising Structure". Section 6. Section 17.34.010(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by amending the definition for "Alteration" and adding the following to the definition: "Alteration for signs include any change of copy, sign face, color, material, size, shape, illumination, position, location, construction, or support of any sign or advertising device." Section 7. Section 17.34.010(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following: R:X/qAASEH~XSION~RAFTI4.ORD 10/16/96 m 49 CITY OF TEMECULA Sign Ordinance "A-Frame Sign Ambient Air Balloons Animated Sign Architectural Elements Attached Temporary Sign Auto Mall Electronic Message Board and 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. Ambient air balloons mean a balloon, supported by forced air (non-helium), constructed of fabric materials, affixed to the ground or roof top using steel cable anchoring systems, and of[en 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 aaached only to the permanent building where the business activity is conducted. The existing fi'eeway 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. Banner, Flag, Pennant Building Official Awning Sign 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. CITY OF TE1V[ECULA Sien Ordinance Building Frontage Business Center Can Sign Center Identification Sign Channel Letters Commercial Districts Commercial Off-Premise Sign Corporate Flag Community Development Director Community Feature Community/ Neighborhood Identification Sign The length of the building elevation(s) which fronts on a public street, public parking lot, or major pedestrian walkway. See Shopping Center 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). A sign that identifies the name of a center and is located at a center entrance, is incorporated into the entry statement architecture and landscaping area. Individually cut three dimensional letters or figures, illuminated or non- illuminated, affixed to a building or sign structure. Commercial districts include Neighborhood, Community, Highway/Tourist, and Service Commercial zoning designations. Means any sign structure advertising an estabhshment, merchandise, or entertahunent, which is not sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished at the property on which the sign is located. A commercial off-premise signs are commonly known or referred to as a billboard. 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. 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. Any sign that identifies the name and/or logo of a subdivision, mobile home park, multi family complex, or specific plan. CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Construction, Contractor, Financing, or Remodeling Sign Copy of Sign Customer Entrance Day-Glow Colon Decorative Flag Detached Temporary Sign Directional Kiosk Sign Durable Material Eave Line Flag Test Flashing Sign For Rent Signs Temporary signs which states the name of the individual(s) and/or firms connected with the construction or financing of a project. Any words, letters, numbers, figures, characters, designs, or other symbolic representations incorporated into a sign. An entrance used by customers and patrons excluding loading entrances. Bright ~oreseent appearing colors. A flag or banner attached to light poles or other objects in a shopping center that provide a festive atmosphere to the center by colors, graphics, etc. and do not provide advertising space. Detached temporary sign means a temporary sign which is partially attached to a permanent building, or 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 flee standing, multiple-sided, sign strumre whose main purpose is to display signs or information. Materials used in the construction of permanent signs. For the purpose of this definition, canvass is not considered a durable materials for signage. Part of the roof which projects over or meets the wall. A method to determine the maximum permissible height of a freeway oriented sign on the visibility of the sign from 3/10 mite before approaching the off- ramps on both directions of the freeway. Any sign 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. Except time and temperature that do not include advertising and the electronic message board for the auto mall identification sign are not included in this category. Permanent signs in multi family complexes to identify availability of rental units. CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance 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 Menu Sign A sign permanen~y supported by one or more uprights, braces, poles, or other similar structural components, and attached to the ground or foundation set in the ground. A parcel or building abutting a federal interstate freeway. A sign located on the same parcel that identifies a business on the property and has freeway frontage. Includes frontage of a building, parcel, or site along public streets, 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 facilities or services that are available on premises (i.e., name of bus'mess, telephone numbers, open, dose, hours of operation, credit cards, etcetera.) Industrial districts include Business Park and Light Industrial Zoning Districts. 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 idenfffy a business. An entrance to a shopping, office, or bus'mess center used primarily by customers generally having full or restricted access entrances. Entrances used solely for loading and unloading are not considered major entrances. A street or interseetion of two streets which have an ultimate General Plan or Specific Plan fight-of-way of 78 feet or more. Signs usually locamd on tablets, plaques, or are cut into the facade of the building. They can include religious symbols, the names of building, or site, dates of erection, and other important historical facts. 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. CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Monument Sign A fleestanding low profile sign supported by a solid base (as opposed to poles or open braces). SIGN Monument Sign Moving Sign Non-Commercial Off-Premise Sign Office Building Office Center Office District Off-Premise Sign On-Premise Sign Permanent Sign A sign whose entirety or components rotate or move in any manner to attract attention. Means any sign structure exhibiting non-commercial speech or message in lieu of commercial sign copy; and any sign strumre exhibiting non-commercial signage unrelated to the buying or selling of commodities or anything involved and practiced. 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. See Shopping Center. Office district refers to the Professional Office zoning designation. Any sign which advertises or informs in any manner businesses, services, goods, persons, plus, or events at a location other than that upon which the sign is located. Any sign which advertises or informs in any manner businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or events at a location upon which the sign is located. 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. CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Pole Sign A high profile sign supported by one or more poles or similar structures and is permanently attached directly into or upon the ground. Political Sign Portable Sign Projecting Sign Pole Sign A temporary sign which is designed to influence the action of the voters with respect to the passage or defeat of a measure appearing on the ballet at any national, state, or local election, or which is designed to influence the voters with respect to the nomination, election or defeat of a candidate for public office or the removal of any person from public office at any national, state, or local election. It also includes any sign which is designed to encourage voters to vote for the candidates of a particular party, and any sign pertaining to the conduct of a government in general. 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-Frame (sandwich boards) and T-Frames. A horizontally extending sign which protrudes from a building or structure. ISIGN [ Projecting Sign CITY OF TEMECULA Sign Ordinance 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 one or more solid supports 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. A sign of any nature, together with all its parts and supports, which is erected, constructed, placed on or above, or extends above the roof or above the top of the parape~ wall of a building. Prohibited Roof Signs Permitted Roof Sign CITY OF TEMECULA Sign Ordinance Secondary Tenant Sign SignArea Atenant sharing an office building with three (3) stories or more with at least one other tenant. If there are only two tenants in the building, the tenant that occupies less space must occupy at least one-third of the total building space to be considered a secondary 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, 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, continuance, 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 including any background, supporting framework, or bracing that is incidental to the display itself. In case of the two sided sign, the area shall be computed as including the maximum single display surface. For multi tenant signs, the Wtal 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). Sign Structure Height Street Frontage Subdivision Sign B SIGN Sign Area The greatest vertical distance measured from the finished grade to the uppermost part of the sign. A parcel or building which front on a public street. A sign used to identify residential subdivisions and may contain project name, unit square feet, price, developer' s name, address, and telephone number, and other pertinent information about the project. CITY OF TEMECULA Sitm Ordinance Temporary Business Advertising Sign Temporary Sign Tenant Identification Sign Time and Temperature Sign 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 identify one or up to three businesses. They may be either a single tenant identification sign, multi tenant identification sign, or a building identification 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 fleestanding sign area and shall not include any advertising. CITY OF TEMECULA Sit, n Ordinance Under Canopy Sign A sign which is perpendicular to and suspended below the ceiling or roof of a canopy or permanent awning. SIGN SIGN Under Canopy Signs Vacancy Sign Wall Mounted Sign 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. ....... Wall Mounted Sign Window Sign W'mdow Sign means any written representation, emblem or other character, or 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." SINGLE TENANT AND MULTI TENANT MONUMENT SIGN AREAS Y X Business Sign'.'.. Single Tenant Sign (X x Y = Sign Area) X Y Business I Business H Business III Multi Tenant Sign (X x Y = Sign Area) Sign Structure Heights Sign Sign Sign at Sidewalk Level - g I Sign""""' Structure ne~tSign Sign on Slope Betruing - 2 feet maximum Sign Structure Height Sign on Berming Section 8. Section 6 of Ordinance 593 is hereby repealed. Seaion 9, F. nviron mentn l Compliance. It is determined that the project would have no effect on the environment and was therefore exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3). Section 10. 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 this 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 11. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of ,1996. Farel Lindemans, Mayor ATTEST: June S. Greek, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Peter M. Thorson, City Attorney STATE OF CALWORNIA) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) CITY OF TEMECULA) I, June S. Greek, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. __ was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of , 199_, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of 199_, by the following vote, to wit: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: CO~CILMEMBERS: June S. Greek, City Clerk R:XNAASF. HS~SI(IIq~DRAPTI4.ORD 10/16/96m 51 ATTACHMENT NO. 2 VARIOUS CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE SIGN ORDINANCE R:~NAASEHS~SION~48.COM 10/16/96 sa 13 10-14-1996 B3:31PH R:20rd DICES KENi,.E~)Y TO &g4.-G49g NORM SUPER REEV TEMECULA- October 14, 1996 Gary Thornhill Planning Department City of Temecula 43174 Business Park Dr. Temecula, CA 92590 Dear Mr. Thornhill, Thank you for the opportunity through the Community Meeting this evening to have input on sign standards for our beautiful City. I find that I ,,viii not be able to attend and wanted to address questions that come to mind while reviewing the proposed standards: Do the proposed standards exclude the Auto dealer~ sign since it is dessifted as a moving sign? It seems that based on the total acreage the sign will be an exception to the standard. The other question we have concerns the banners most of the auto dealers use. It would seem this situation is covered under the temporary sign situation, even though these banners are used on a continuous basis. We would support a "no banner standard'' that would be enforced without exception, However, in the absence of such a standard and enforcement, we will continue to use banners until the City rules otherwise, We see the effort of the prOposed standards as a positive effort and would extend our appreciation to the members of the Sign Committee. Dick Kennedy 26755 Ynez Road · Temecula, CA 92591 - 909/676-0010 TOTAl_ P. 02 Commerch| Rea| Estate - P~operty Manag.~ment October 14, 1996 Councilman Steve Ford CITY OF TEMECULA 43147 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92590 Re: Proposed Sign Ordinance Dear Councilman Ford: I air writing to you in your capacity as Chairman of the sign committee. I recognize and appreciate the hard work of all those involved with the sign committee to come up with an improved sign ordinance for the City of Temecula, and I am certain it is everyone's intention to draft an ordinance that will be in the best interest of the community. Unfortunately, as currently proposed, some elements of the proposed ordinance will create an extreme economic hardship on many property owners and business owners who are struggling to survive. I have summarized my concerns in the enclosed report, and I would appreciate having ample opportunity to discuss the concerns with members of the committee prior to the draft ordinance being forwarded to the Planning Commission. Additionally, although your Committee has met several times over six months, I feel certain that many of the businesses and property owners who are most severally impacted are unaware of how the ordinance will affect them. As an example, most people assume that such an ordinance will grandfather existing applications and that clearly is not the case with the proposed ordinance. Since the proposed ordinance is designed to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, I feel that the City should make an extra effort to ensure that those citizens who are business owners and property owners are contacted directly by mail to ensure that their opinions are heard prior to adoption of the ordinance. We should not merely assume that all affected persons have read the newspaper stories concerning the issue. I am sure a letter from the City explaining the impact of the ordinance in simple terms would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to having the opportunity to voice my concerns at the workshop. Very truly yours, CD,~VESTNt~ COIVIIViERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. Fred D. Grimes Enclosure FDG:ko ,:~a*ro,~,k,, 2731 I Jefferson Avenue, Suite 103/Temecula, CA 92590 / (909) 676-7177 (909) 676-6168 / FAX (909) 699-0048 SIGN ORDINANCE IMPACT REPORT The following sections of the proposed Ordinance are reviewed with suggestions for revisions provided: Section 17.28.050 - Exempt Signs [Page 1 I] (d)(3) Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage for each center or parcel at any given time. Recommendation: Exempt planned commercial developments, which may have a number of smaller pad users, each requiring individual tenant signage. For example: a i 0 or ] 5 acre shopping center with several outpads, including restaurants, service stations, etc. Section 17.28.060 - Political and Real Estate Signs [Page 14] (b) On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, etc.) in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts. (7) They shall be a rninimttm of 150 linear feet from all other freestanding signs, including real estate signs. Recommendation: Add "Nothing in this Chapter shall preclude a parcel or center fi'om having at least oneJ~eestanding real estate sign ". (See subparagraph 8). Section 17.28.070 - General Requirements for Permanent Signs [Page 16] (a) Permanent Sign Standards. (1) Standards for Permanent Freestanding Signs. a. Location The minimum distance between freestanding signs located on the same side of the slreet and over 6 feet shall not be less than 250 feet. Recommendation: Delete subparagraph 6. d. Design For tenant and building identification signs, the use of can-type box signs with plastic panels or background are prohibited. Sign panels... Recommendation: Delete the ~rst sentence of subparagraph L Center identification signs shall use a background material commonly used in the center buildings. Can-type box signs shall not be permitted. Ground... Recommendation: Delete second sentence of subparagraph 2. All fleestanding signs may be permitted a maximum of two sides except that center identification signs shall be one sided. Recommendation: Addresses Delete subparagraph 8. All freestanding signs shall include the street address(es) or range(s) for the businesses or centers subject to approval of the Building Official. Recommendation: All freestanding center signs shah include the street address(es) or range(s) for the businesses or centers subject to approval of the Building Official. Freeway signs shah be exempted fi'om this section of the Code. Illumination When internally illuminated signs are used, only the lettering and logos shall appear to be light. Conventional... Recommendation: Delete first sentence of subparagraph a). When intemally illuminated, only reverse channel lettering is acceptable. For freeway... Recommendation: Delete first sentence of subparagraph a). 2 17.28.210 - Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts [Page 24] (a)( 1 ) Any Center with an area 7 acres or less shall not be permitted a fleestanding freeway oriented identification sign. Recommendation: Reduce 7 acres to 5 acres. (a)(4) Maximum sign structure height shall be 25 feet, except that higher signs may be justified through the use of a flag test. However, these signs shall never exceed 40 feet in height. RecommendaHon: Change 40feet to 50feet. Co)(3) Individual suites for multi tenant buildings shall not be permitted to have freeway oriented wall mounted signs. Recommendation: Delete subparagrat~h (b)(3). 17.28.220 - Freestanding Shopping Center Identification Signs in Commercial Districts [Page 25] (a)(all) Recommendation: Change all referencesJ~om 7 acres to 5 acres. 17.28.230 - Freestanding Tenant Identification in Commercial Districts [Page 26] First paragraph of this Section. Recommendation: Delete the third sentence, "Maximum number of ficestanding tenant idenn~cation signs (multi or single tenant sign) is one per 300 linealJ~et of total street fiontage for the center. Co)(6) If the frontage of a center is less than 300 feet, no single tenant identification is permitted. Recommendation: Delete subparagraph (b)(6). 3 17.28.410 - Freewav Oriented Signs in Industrial Districts [Page 35] Not Permitted. Recommendation: One J~eeway sign shall be allowed for each development in excess of five acres. 17.28.420 - Freestanding Business Center Identification Signs in Industrial Districts [Page (a)(all) Recommendation: Change all references fi'om 7 acres to 3 acres. 4 ATTACHMENT NO. 3 SIGN COMMITTEE MEMBERS R:~[AASEHS~SI(~%'~48.COM 10/16/96 tm 14 SIGN COMMITTEE MEMBERS Steve Ford Tim Miller Alice Sullivan Nancy Bane Mark Telford Bob Newsom Carole Corazza George Buhler Clarence Hecklinski Scott Murray Pete Olhasso Tony Goss Steve Eytchinson (Not a Committee member but attended meetings as the committee's sign expert) R:INAAS~HS~IGN~48.COM 10/1~9~ m 15