HomeMy WebLinkAbout022497 PC AgendaTEMECULA PLANNING COMI~gSION
Febr, mry 24, 1997 - 6:00 PM
43200 Business Park Drive
Council Cb~mbers
Temecula, CA 92390
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Chairman Fahey
Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak and Webster
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the commissioners on
items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you
desire to speak to the Commissioners about an item not listed on the Agenda, a pink ~Request to
Speak· form should be Eftled out and filed with the Commission Secretary.
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
For all other agenda items a vRequest to Speak~ form must be filed with the Planning Secretary
before Commission gets to that item. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual
speakers.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Approval of Agenda
Approval of January 27, 1997 Minutes
Direaor's Hearing Update
Appoint Commksioner to Old Town Streets~pe Consultant Selection Panel
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Case No.:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Environmental Action:
Planner:
Engineer:
Recommendation:
Planning Application No. PA97-0004
Temecula One Properties
North side of Rio Nedo, west of Calle Empleado
To construct and operate a 11,000 square
industrial/warehouse with offices for Quality
Company
Negative Declaration
Carole Donahce
Larry Cooley
Approval
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Applicant:
Location:
Environmental Action:
Case Planner:
Case Engineer:
Recommendation:
phnnlnt~ Application No. PA96-0293 (Development Plan)
Ted Zonos
Southwest comer of Pauba Road and Margarita Road
Development of a 19,729 square foot commercial retail
center
Mitigated Negative Declaration
Matthew Fagan
Annie Bostre-Le
Approval
Case No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Environmental Action:
Planner:
Recommendation:
Planning Application No. PA95-0127
City of Temecula
Citywide
A Request to Obtain Planning Commission Direction on a
Number of Issues Regarding the Proposed Sign Ordinance
Exempt
Saied Naa~h
Provide Direction
Case No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Environmental Action:
Planner:
Recommendation:
Development Code Amendment No. 3 (Planning
Application PA97-0036)
City of Temecula
Citywide
To amend the Development Code to provide additional
clarification in the Permitted Use Table and further clarify
other sections of the Ordinance.
Exempt
David Hogan
Approve a Resolution Recommending that the City Council
Adopt an Ordinance
PLANNING MANAGERS REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
OTHER BUSINESS
Next meeting:
March 3, 1997 - Regular Planning Commission meeting
ITEM #2
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MR~F, TING
OF THR CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 27, 1997
A reg.lar meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, January 27,
1997, 6:03 P.M., at the City of Temecula Council Chambers, 43200 B-siness Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Chairman Fahey presiding.
PRESENT: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster
ABSENT: None
Also present were Community Development Director Gary Thornhill, Principal Engineer Ron Parks, Assistant
City Attorney Rubin D. Weiner, and Minute Clerk Pat Kelley.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Fahey called for public comments on non-agenda items.
Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena Street, Temeeula complimented the Planning Commission and the City Council on
the good job they have been doing to make this city number one (1) in the state.
JMMISSION BUSINFerS
1. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the agenda.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
2. Approval of Minutes
January 6, 1997 Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the minutes
of January 6, 1997, with the following amendment:
Page 2, Item 4, "...represented one of the ~ property owners..."
The motion carried as follows:
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AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
J~NUARY 27. 1997
COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMIVlISSIONERS: None
RECREATION VEHICT .E STORAGE IN RR~IDENTLAT. DISTRICTS
Senior Planner Dave Hogan presented the staff report requesting direction to staff on whether to continue
enforcement of Section 17.24.0500) of the Development Code, which restricts storage of recreational
vehicles (RVs) in the front and street side yards in residential districts, or to amend the Code to allow
storage as many residences have a 71/2 foot side yard, which is inadequat~ for RV storage.
Commissioner Slaven asked ff the RVs are parked on the street or in driveways. Mr. Hogan replied the
Code section under discussion does not allow parking of RVsfooats, etc., in the front area; street parking
is a different issue.
Commissioner Slaven stated she is not in favor of RVs parking in front of homes because it can be a
safety issue, but she needs additional information, such as the number of violators, etc, to make a
decision.
Commissioner Webster clarified Section 17.24.020(0 is 17.020.Dl(f) and 17.24.050(1) is 17.24.050
He mentioned there is a lack of storage areas in Temecula and Murrieta and existing businesses h.
waiting lists.
Commissioner Miller stated he is strongly opposed to any Code modification which would permit storage
of these vehicles anywhere other than where they are presen~y allowed to park.
Chairman Fahey asked if there are any options for a grandfather clause or grace period before
enforcement.
Commissioner Slaven remarked she does not believe in grandfathering and that the CC&Rs for her
development, written in 1962, prohibit trailer parking.
Commissioner Soltysiak stated there are new RV storage areas around the perimeter of the city and he
believes the issue is more a cost concern and/or convenience issue than nonavailability and sees no reason
to change the Code. He believes allowing parking may be an infringement upon neighbors' rights.
Commissioner Webster said since a majority of the existing residential areas have CC&Rs, he would like
the matter addressed there and if residents have any problems, their CC&Rs could be mended.
Chairman Fahey summarized, the Commission's majority direction is to enforce this section of the
Development Code.
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Senior Planner Dave Hogan presented the staff report requesting direction as to whether or not special
signage standards are appropriate for auto dealers.
Commissioner Slaven stated the Auto Mall and the dealer across the freeway need to come into
compliance. She stated they have sufficient signage with their freeway and monument signs.
Commissioner Webster said a specific section in the proposed sign ordinance for new and used car
dealerships would spell out requirements, help enforcement, and avoid confusion.
Commissioner Soltysiak asked if the auto dealers participated or were notified of the sign ordinance's
development. Mr. Hogan replied he presumes the auto dealers are aware of the ordinance, but has not
received any specific comments from them. He mentioned staff took the business community's
comments/suggestions to the sign committee and there now appears to be more common ground.
Commissioner Soltysiak asked staff to make certain the auto dealers are notified and made aware of the
proposed sign ordinance to eliminate the perception of double standards as the intent is to have an
ordinance which addresses all businesses and which will be a viable document for everyone.
Commissioner Miller stated, it seems when enforcement problems arise, the solution is to amend the
particular codes. It is his opinion, auto dealers should not be singled out and allowed special signs any
more than any other group.
Commissioner Slaven stated there should not be a special chapter for auto dealers.
Commissioner Webster said he feels a special section is appwpriate.
Chairman Fahey stated she stxongly supports Commissioner Soltysiak's point that the auto dealers should
be notified one more time and thinh creation of a separate section will create or exaggerate problems
throughout the community. She said staff is to use their judgcment whether to bring this matter back as
a separate or incorporated section.
5. Norm Reeves Sign
Project Planner Carole Donahoe presented the staff report recommending approval of a 30-foot
freestanding freeway-oriented sign at the Norm Reeves Super Used Car dealership on Jefferson Avenue.
Commissioner Miller asked ff the Commission could require a specific design, such as a pylon sign rather
than a pole sign. Assistant City Attorney We'mcr stated the Commission could disapprove the design of
a sign if it did not protect public health, safety and welfare; i.e., brightly-colored signs which would
distract motorists, a size detrimental to adjacent neighbors because their signs could not be seen.
Commissioner Webster requested modification to Condition 3 to read "...shall remove ~lcu~ent
nonconforming and all other... ".
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Mr. Wciner responded to questions asked at the December 2, 1996 meeting concerned the relatiofi~ ,.
of this sign to the auto mall's Loan and Security Agreement and if the applicant is violating its
commitment under that Agreement by applying for additional signs. In a letter dated January 13, 1997,
he opined the commitment is not violated because it was understood when the agreement was signed, no
additional freeway signs were going to be added and the applicant is erecting a new sign on a sWattare
which existed at the time of the Agreement. Mr. Weiner stated the rental lease neither prohibits or allows
a sign, but the applicant does not need specific authorization stated in the lease to erect a sign.
Commissioner Soltysiak asked the applicant, Richard Kennedy, if be had previously agreed to accept a
condition to modify the sign if it became nonconforming with approval of the proposed sign ordinance.
Mr. Kennedy replied he had stated he would take his chances.
Commissioner Soltygiak asked if Condition 4 precludes any notice of nonconformance upon adoption of
the proposed sign ordinance. Mr. Weiner replied if the sign is approved by the Commission, it will be
a legal nonconforming one.
Chairman Fahey reiterated the flag test showed the sign was visible at 30', not as visible at 25'.
It was moved by Commissioner Webster and seconded by Chairman Fahey to approve a 30-foot
freestanding freeway-oriented sign at the Norm Reeves Super Used Car dealership located at 27500
Jefferson Avenue, with the modification to Condition 3 of the Conditions of Approval.
The motion carried as follows:
A YES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS None
Mr. Weiner asked ff the Commission agreed to staff handling any change in the copy of a sign, not height
or size, and the Commissioners stated they were in agreement with that action.
Planning Applications PA97-0003 and PA97-0016 - Development Code and Old Town Specific Plan
Amendments
Associate Planner Sated Naaseh presented the staff report.
Commissioner Slaven asked if other cities dealt with fortune telling, spiritualism and similar activities
through the conditional use process. Mr. Nan~eh stated hc did not know and reiterated these businesses
do not have any special uniqueness or impacts from any other office or professional service to require
conditional use. Mr. Weiner stated when zoning rules were initially enacted, fortune telling did not have
any First Amendment rights because it was considered a conduct rather than speech and the problems that
arise are generally fraud, which is a Penal Code issue.
Commissioner Soltysiak asked if the conditional use permit appwval process is more extensive and Mr.
Naaseh replied it was since apublic hearing is required.
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, · aairman Fahey opened the public hearing at 7:14 PM.
Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena Street, Temecula, representing the First Baptist Church, stated they arc
opposed to this amendment as fortune telling activities seem to be located next to undesirable businesses
and a criminal-type element.
Chairman Fahey closed the public comment section at 7:18 PM.
Mr. Weiner requested amendment of the Land Use Matrix for the Old Town Specific Plan, page 3-18,
and Section 3 of the Ordinance to include psychic/fortune telling in the permitted activities.
It was moved by Commissioner Webster and seconded by Commissioner Miller to adopt Resolution No.
974102 recommending approval by the City Council of Planning Application No. PA97-003 and Planning
Application No. PA97-0016 (Development Code Amendment and Old Town Specific Plan Amendment)
with the proposed modifications based upon the analysis and findings contained in the staff report, and
to close the public hearing.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS None
Chairman Fahey called for a recess at 7:21 PM.
Chairman Fahey reconvened the meeting at 7:29 PM.
Planning Application No. PA96-0293 (Development Plan, Southwest Comer of Pauba Road and
Margarita Road)
Associate Planner Matthew Fagan presented the staff report. He reported additional Conditions of
Approval were received from the Community Services District, which will be attached as an exhibit, and
the Department of Public Works have added the following conditions:
Under the section "Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits':
o Design and install a traffic signal at the intersection of Margarita Road and Pauba Road in accordance
with City standards including provisions for the interconnect.
o Add to Condition 60, The developer is eligible for credit for regional signal facilities installed by
him/her.
Under "Prior to the Issuance of Occupancy Permits":
o The traffic signals at Margarita Road and Pauba Road shall be installed and operational.
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Commissioner Webster asked if there was a condition requiring a sign program and Mr. Fagan rep_ ~
Condition 15 addresses signs.
Commissioner Slaven a~ked if Condition 6A and Condition 15 were contradictory. Mr. Fagan stated 6A
limits what they can do for the sign
program and its intent is one business with three (3) suites would not have three (3) signs.
Commissioner Miller questioned the left-turn pocket on Margarita Road shown on the exhibits when the
staff report mentioned only right in/right out turns will bc allowed. Mr. Parks stated there is a full
median on Margarita Road and the exhibit shown tonight is predicated on a full signalization at the
Margarita Road/Pauba Road intersection which must be operational before left turns will be allowed at
that location.
Commissioner Miller mentioned it appears the building' s back will face the front of a building on the
NC-zoned property to the west of this project. Mr. Fagan stated there is really only one way to layout
the site and the intent is for the rears of the two buildings to face each other.
Commissioner Miller asked what mitigation is being incorporated to make the project compatible with
existing land use in the vicinity. Mr. Fagan answered reduction of the building size from the previously
approved project, and compliance with the California Business and Professions Cede and the City's
Development Code in regards to applicant acquiring the necessary entitlcments to sell alcohol.
Commissioner Miller asked ff there is a condition for special lighting to reduce bright lights shining into
residences. Mr. Fagan stated lighting was not addressed.
Commissioner Slaven asked about the height of the property after grading. Mr. Parks stated the grading
plans indicate it will be 4 to 5 feet above the Pauba Road/Margarita Road intersection
Chairman Fahey opened the public hearing at 7:58 PM.
Chairman Fahey reported she had a telephone conversation with Larry Markham, applicants'
representative, regarding circulation, grading and compatibility with neighbors.
Commissioner Slavcn reported meeting with Larry Markham and reviewing the plans and discussed
general concerns of the owner and residents.
Commissioner Miller reported he met with Larry Markham and reviewed the plans.
Commissioner Soltysiak reported he met with Larry Markham and reviewed the plans.
Larry Markham, 41750 Winchester Road, Suite L, Temecula, representing the applicant, stated they
concur with the additional conditions proposed by the Community Services District and the Departtr
of Public Works. He clarified the improvement plans provide for a protected left-turn-in-only into,
site off Margarita Road and does not see any condition to preclude such a turn. He mentioned the hill
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will be cut down to make it more compatible with Pauba and Margarita Roads. Hc clarified Condition
6 dictates where the signs can be located, not the type; Condition 36 requires all lighting be directed
downward so as not to shine directly upon adjoining property or public rights-of-way and the lights will
meet Mr. Palomar low pressure sodium requirements.
Chairman Fahey inquired about having landscape areas in the excess parking spaces and expressed
concern about parking spaces 10 and 12 presenting a safety hazard. Mr. Markham stated parking was
dictated by the request from Public Works that the access points be as far away from the intersection as
possible and parldng spaces 10 and 12 can be eliminated.
Commissioner Soltysiak asked about the Community Services District No. 3 condition relating to the trail.
Mr. Markham replied the CSD trail has been provided for and even though dedication has not been
secured further south, the developer will not put any signs or trees in the path, but will plant tuff.
Art Pelka, 43185 Margarita Road, Temecula, presented a copy of a petition signed by 1,024 Temecula
residents opposing this project which wffi be presented to the City Council. He asked the Commission
to deny this project.
Ion Hoxter, 31249 Sierra Bonita, Tcmecula, read the above-mentioned petition into the record. He also
stated his opposition to the project.
Commissioner Slaven questioned where and how the signatures were acquired for the petition. Mr.
Hoxter replied signatures were gathered by many people at the Lucky and Target shopping centers, and
in surrounding neighborhoods. He stated some of the people signing the petition do not live in the project
area, but their children attend the high schools and/or participates in activities at the Sports Park.
Richard Racicot, 31320 Corte Rimola, Tcmecula, stated he is not opposed to the NC zoning, but believes
the building is totally out of scale, is not taking the canyon-view into consideration, and does not relate
to surrounding architecture. He recommended a cross section through the street and property be done
to show the grade elevation.
Commissioner Slaven asked Mr. Racicot for his suggestions on the design. Mr. Racicot raplied breaking
up the long roof would help and needs a more residential feel similar to the fire station and recreation
center.
Roi Nicto, 43198 Cone Almontc, Temecula, stated he is opposed to the project as there is significant
commercial area within a couple of miles - Rancho California/Margarita Road and Margarita Road/Hwy
795.
Kandi Nieto, 43198 Cone Almonte, Temecula, stated ten (10) years from now, original businesses will
have left and then undesirable activities will come into a family-oriented area.
Larry Markham reiterated this is not a zoning issue, but a site plan proposal which is in compliance with
the Development Cede and applicant has agreed to everything staff has requested.
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Commissioner Webster asked the reasons for this particular design. Mr. Markham raplied the site lib_..,
dictated the design; staff asl~l for the tower, additional articulations to the front and back; and there arc
not any lots which will look down on the roof.
Chairman Fahey stated it appears the architectural enhancements were added to soften the strip mall
appearance. Mr. Marlchan~ answered this is a long, slender site and the building has been broken up by
the tower features, added awnings, trellises, trees and lile, and the rear set- back.
Chairman Fahey closed the public comment section at 8:40 PM.
Commissioner Webster commented: there is no pending City Council zoning approval to hold up a
decision on this project; he personally is satisfied with the architecture - the towers break up the roof
pattern, and the scale is consistent with other buildings in the area; grading is appropriate and the higher
lots to the south are not aesthetically impacted; he agrees with eliminating parking spaces 10 and 12; has
no problem with the dedicated left-turn; wants denser (evergreen and deciduous) tree planrings along the
top of the slope on the south and west sides; a mix of tree sizes throughout the project; and asked staff
to make a diligent effort to ensure there is a balance between too much and too little light.
Commissioner Slaven stated her comments: a NC designation is not downzoning, due to the location of
the property; the developer is aware of the concerns of the residents and something more than a redesign
of a previously presented strip mall could have been presented; adding a tower seems to be the stane
creative architectural answer and is not appropriate for this corner; she disagrees with the findings ~.
the overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare
because the potential uses are primarily for the profitability of the developer as it would be difficult to
operate a business here that did not sell alcohol; she agrees the architectural design was done for the
developer' s profitability and not compatibility with the neighborhood community.
Commissioner Miller stated: the structure should have a more residential appearance; he cannot support
a strip mall that is not designed more to fit into its location; he feels the mitigation measures do not make
this project compatible with the neighboring land use.
Chairman Fahey's comments were: this location needs to be commercial; she does not like the design
because the tilc line and the identical shape and size of entrances accentuate the building length and strip
mall look; this unique location requires distinctive tnatrnent; i.c, separate-appearing, but connected
buildings; excess parking spaces could become gathering places; the turrets do break up the building, but
should be tapered or varied; architectore should blend with surrounding bu'ildings; additional landscape
enhancements; cutting back on square footage and building length would be helpful; vary front features
for character. She said in the past staff had one or two commissioners' review preliminary plans, which
might also work for this project.
Commissioner Webster remarked he could see shortening the building about 30 feet, but could not suppe~
separate buildings due to site constraints, security problems, and cost. "
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Mr. Thornhill stated there are constraints on this project due to the law suit; but it is his opinion that the
developer can do more with this site. He mentioned the Bon-e.a|l Shopping Center as a good design
example which has some of the amenities be suitable for this location; i.e., gathering places, benches,
etc. Mr. Thornhill suggested the applicant come back with conceptual, sketched designs rather than
formal drawings.
Commissioner Mffier asked ff the Commission should consider law suit ramifications in making a decision
and Mr. Wciner replied, the Commission should only consider the application before it.
Commissioner Slaven suggested the applicant should work closely with Mr. Thornhill, who can represent
the Commission.
Mr. Markham's response to the Commissioner's comments were: there are limited modifications that
can be made to the site; parking spaces can be eliminated; pads can be offset somewhat for architectural
interest; gathering places and more landscaping can be added; a gazebo area created; a couple of features
added to the roof stmctore; there arc security concerns with separate buildings; and rear access is to
address fire department concerns. I-Ie suggested the possibility of an ad hoe committee made up of a
couple of Commissioners and staff members to consider design features.
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Miller to continue this matter to
the February 24, 1997 meeting.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4
NOES: i
ABSENT: 0
COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, MiHer, Slaven, Soltysiak
COMMISSIONERS:Webster
COMMISSIONERS None
Commissioners Slaven and Webster agreed to work with staff on this matter.
Mr. Weiner cautioned Commissioners to report any contact they have with this applicant at the next
meeting.
PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT
Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske stated the Commission members can attend a day session of the PlanneE
/nstitute and asked them to let her or Vaterie Wimberly know before February 1, 1997.
PLANNING COMMIgSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Webster asked about the two public hearings regarding 1) Enterprise Rental Cars in the Winchester
~quare Shopping Center, requesting outside storage of rental cars and 2) the proposed restaurant on Lyndie
he. Mr. Fagan replied Enterprise would park about 20 cars in the rear of the Center. Mr. Thornhill stated
retail trucks are not allowed to be located at the Center. Mr. Fagan replied the restaurant will be located off
Lyndie Lane, north of the vet building with a driveway and parking spaces between the two buildings.
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Mr. Webster pointed out a lot of sediment has been left on the streets, especially on Winchester Road by ,..~
Rancho California Water District. Mr. Parks replied the situation will be investigated.
Commissioner Miller asked about the status of the Unocal situation and Ms. Ubnoske stated she has not had an
opportunity to rcvicw thc site and will havc a report at the February 27, 1997 meeting.
Commissioner Miller asked about the radio tower erected on the Lynder Building which was suppose to bc
covered. Mr. Hogan replied work is still going on and the new screening mechanism will blend with the existing
screen.
Commissioner Miller asked what happened to the trees along the freeway. Mr. Thornhill replied a number of
property owners petitioned Calms to replace the eucalyptus trees, and they agreed to plant lower canopy-type,
appropriate species.
Mr. Thornhill announced a Liveable Community Workshop will be held in this area by Local Government
Commission, a group from the Bay Area, promoting the human element in planning. He encouraged each
commissioner to attend. Commissioner Sinyen mentioned it is not easy for most commissioners to attend
weekday events; it would be great to have seminars/workshops on Saturdays.
Commissioner Miller mentioned the attorney from Rivers:de who discussed the Brown Act and how it relates to
public officials' made statements which differ from his understanding of City policy. Mr. Weiner stated the t
policy is to have all testimony given in a public hearing so everyone in opposition believes all arguments can ~
countered. He recommended not speaking to applicants about a public hearing project outside of the hearing;
but if it happens, a commissioner should make certain everything that might be relevant is made public. He has
drafted a policy for the City Council and will see that each Commissioner gets a copy. Chairman Fahey and
Commission Miller stated guidance is needed from the City Council as they believe the Council expects
flexibility.
Mr. Thornhill mentioned Councilmember Robeas has proposed a joint workshop and this would be an excellent
subject. He asked the Commission give him any other topics, i.e., communications, directions, ete, they would
like discussed.
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Miller to adjourn the meeting at 9:45
PM. The motion was unanimously carried.
The next meeting will be held February 24, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall Council Chambers,
43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Linda Fahey, Chairman
Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
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ITEM #3
~ORANDUIVl
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Planning Commission
Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager
February 24, 1997
Director' s Heating Case Update
Following ~re the Planning Director's Agenda items for Janaury, 1997.
January 2 PA96-0271 Minor CUP to operaW an Norm Reeves Super
automobile dealership Group
delivery and storage lot
January23 PA96-0336
TPM28471 subdivision of
107.1 acres
Approved
Westside Business Continued W
Center, LLC February 6,
1997
January 23 PA96-0348 Development Plan Temeku Hills Approvexl
Development Partners
Attachments:
1. Action Agenda - Blue Page 2
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
ACTION AGENDA
ACTION AGENDA
TEMECULA DHtF_~TOR'S HEARING
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 2, 1997 1:30 PM
TEMECULA CITY HALL MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
43200 Business Park Drive
Temecula, CA 92390
CALL TO ORDER:
Dave Hogan, Senior Planner
PUBLIC COMME~NTS
A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address to the Senior
Planner on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Senior Planner about an item not listed on the
Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Senior
Planner.
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Senior
Planner before that item is heard. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual
speakers,
PUBLIC HEARING
Case No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Environmental Action:
Case Planner:
Case Engineer:
Recommendation:
ACTION:
ADJOURNMENT
Planning Application No. PA96-0271 (Minor Conditional Use
Permit)
Norm Reeves Super Group
41902 Motor Car Parkway (Northeast corner at Solaria Way)
To operate an automobile dealership delivery and storage lot on 6.11
acres (on property zoned SC Service Commercial)
Categorical Exemption
Carole K. Donahoe
Larry Cooley
Approval
APPROVED
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TF_,MECULA DIRECTOR'S REARING
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 23, 1997 1:30 PM
TEMECULA CITY HALL MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92~90
CALL TO ORDER: Dave Hogan, Senior Planner
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to
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should be filled out and filed with the Senior Planner.
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For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Senior Planner before
that item is heard. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers.
PUBLIC REARING
1. Case No:
Applicant:
Locanon:
Propose:
Environment31 Action:
Case Planner:
Case Engineer:
Recommendation:
ACTION:
Planning Application No. PA96-0336 (Tentative Parcel M~p No.
28471)
Westside Business Centre, LLC
Winchester Road, west of the intersection of Winchester Road and
Calle Empleado
A subdivision of 107.1 acres (forty-six parcels totaling 66.2 acres and
one remainder parcel totaling 40.9 a~res).
Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration
Matthew Fagan, Associate Planner
Larry Cooley, Assistant Engineer
Approval
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 6, 1997 DIRECTOR'S REARING
Case No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Environmental Action:
Case Planner:
Recornmendation:
ACTION:
PInning Application No. PA96-0M8 (Development Plan)
Temeku Hills Development Partners, L.P.
Northeasterly of Rancho California Road and Margarita Road
Product Review for the Fairway Point subdivision
Categorical Exemption - Class 5 Minor Alteration in Land Use
LimitaUons
Carote K Donahoe
Approval
APPROVED
ADJOURNMENT
ITEM #4
APPOINT COMMISSION TO
OLD TOWN STREETSCAPE
CONSULTANT SELECTION PANEL
ITEM #5
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING
CiTY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
February 24, 1997
Planning Application No.: PA97-0004 (Development Plan)
Prepared By: Carole K. Donahoe, Project Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning
Commission:
ADOP~ the Negative Declaration for Planning Application
No. PA97-0004;
ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning
Application No. PA97-0004;
ADOPT Resolution No. 97- recommending approval of
Planning Application No. PA97-0004 based upon the
Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and
subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
APPLICANT:
Temecula One Properties
REPRESENTATIVE:
W. Dean Davidson, Architect
PROPOSAL:
To construct and operate a two-story 11,000 square foot
industrial distribution and office building for Quality Tools
Company
LOCATION:
North side of Rio Nedo, west of Calle Empleado
EXISTING ZONING:
LI (Light Industrial)
SURROUNDING ZONING:
North:
South:
East:
West:
LI (Light Industrial)
LI (Light Industrial)
LI (Light Industrial)
LI (Light Industrial)
PROPOSED ZONING:
Not requested
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: BP (Business Park)
EXISTING LAND USE:
Vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
Noah: Vacant
South: Vacant
East: Vacant
West: Industrial/Office Building
PROJECT STATISTICS
Total Area:
Total Site Area:
Building Footprint Area:
Landscape Area:
Paved Area:
Parking Required:
Parking Provided:
Building Height:
1.19 acre gross/I acre net (43,560 square feet)
10,000 square feet (21%)
13,014 square feet (30%)
21,220 square feet (49%)
16 vehicle spaces, 4 bicycle spaces, 0 motorcycle spaces
16 vehicle spaces, 4 bicycle spaces, 0 motorcycle spaces
24 feet
BACKGROUND
The applicant, Mr. Alan Young, and his representative W. Dean Davidson, architect, attended
a pre-application meeting for this proposal on December 18, 1996. A formal application was
submitted to the Planning Department on January 8, 1997, and a Development Review
Committee meeting was held for the project on January 23, 1997. The project was deemed
complete on January 30, 1997.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is the design, construction and operation of a corporate office and distribution
facility for the Quality Tool & Equipment Company, a local business currently occupying an
industrial suite in the JRW Building at 42122 Rio Nedo. By this proposal, Quality Tools will be
doubling their business square footage. The proposed building is two-stories, with 1,000 square
feet of sales offices on the second floor. An area to the north of the building has been set
aside for additional expansion in the future.
ANALYSIS
Site Design
The project will take access from Rio Nedo, with parking on the west side of the building
primarily for customers, and additional parking in the rear for employees. A loading bay is
located at the rear of the building, and another is located on the west side of the building. Both
loading areas have been adecluately screened from the public way by a solid block wall and
solid security gate. Due to the terraced design of the building pads within this business park,
the side bay will be visible by the adjacent building to the"-west. However, tall trees and
landscaping on the downslope can minimize the impact, and mature pepper and pine trees
already exist at this location. An employee outdoor patio area is proposed adjacent to the lunch
room on the east side of the building. No outdoor storage of materials or equipment is
proposed. It is anticipated that service and delivery vehicles will be parked in the rear portion
of the site after business hours.
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Architecture
The front and east sides of the building are the most visible portion of the site, and the
architect has enhanced the building features in these areas by breaking up the building lines
with indents that will be amply landscaped. The building walls on all sides will have a
combination of colors in 'Natural Gray" and "Gray Harbor" with reveal accents of "Foggy Road."
Building trim, tile and frames are highlighted with shades of blue and black. Smoked windows
on both stories will be wrapped around the building sides visible from Rio Nedo. An acrylic
pyramidal dome will draw interest to the building entryway fronting the street. At the request
of staff, the applicant has relocated the mechanical equipment from the roof to the ground
where heavy landscaping is proposed as a buffer to hide the units.
Landscaoing
The project proposes landscaping on 30% of the site which is consistent with the LI (Light
Industrial) zone minimum requirement of 20%. Particular detail is given to the front and east
side of the building. In order to install sidewalks, it will be necessary for the applicant to
remove existing street trees and replace or relocate them. The applicant proposes to enhance
the existing slope planting on the west side of the property, and provide five feet (5') of
plantings adjacent to the building on the east side. The City's Landscape Architect has
reviewed the conceptual landscape plans and the project either meets or will be conditioned to
meet City standards.
EXISTING ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
Existing zoning for the site is LI (Light Industrial). Office/distribution uses are permitted with
the approval of a development plan pursuant to Chapter 17.05 of the Development Code. The
General Plan Land Use designation for the site is BP (Business Park). The project is consistent
with this designation.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
An Initial Study has been prepared for this project which determined that although the proposed
project could have a significant effect on the environment, these effects are not considered to
be significant due to mitigation measures contained in the project design and in the Conditions
of Approval. Any potentially significant impacts will be mitigated.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS
The project is in compliance with the City's Development Code and General Plan, and is
compatible with existing and proposed uses in the area. The site design allows for future
expansion. The applicant has been responsive to issues and concerns raised by staff and has
modified the site design, architecture and landscaping to address these concerns.
FINDINGS
The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with all
applicable requirements of State Law. The project is consistent with all City Ordinances
including: the City's Development Code, Ordinance No. 655 (Mt. Palomar Lighting
Ordinance), and the City's Water Efficient Landscaping provisions.
The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public health,
safety, and general welfare. The project as proposed complies with all City Ordinances
and meets the standards adopted by the City of Temecula designed for the protection
of the public health, safety and welfare.
An initial Study was prepared for the project and it has determined that although the
proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, these effects are
not considered to be significant due to mitigation measures contained in the project
design and in the Conditions of Approval added to the project.
The project will not result in an impact to endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats, including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals and birds. The project
site has been previously disturbed and graded, and streetscape installed on site. There
are no native species of plants, no unique, rare, threatened or endangered species of
plants, no native vegetation on or adjacent to the site. Further, there is no any
indication that any wildlife species exist, or that the site serves as a migration corridor.
A DeMinimus impact finding can be made for this project.
Attachments:
PC Resolution - Blue Page 5
A. Conditions of Approval - Blue Page 9
Initial Study - Blue Page 18
Mitigation Monitoring Program - Blue Page 19
Exhibits - Blue Page 20
A. Vicinity Map
B. General Plan Map
C Zoning Map
D. Site Plan
E. Elevations
F. Floor Plan
G. Landscape Plan
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
PC RESOLUTION NO. 97-
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PC I~F-~OLUTION NO. 97-
A RESOLUTION OF THR PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA97-0004 (DEVRI ~OPMRNT PLAN) TO
CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 11,000 SQUARE FOOT
CORPORATE OFFICE AND DISTRIRUTION FACILITY ON
A PARCEL CONTAINING 1.19 ACRES LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF RIO NEDO WEST OF CALt,I~, ElvIPT,RADO
AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-290-025
WHEREAS, Temecula One Properties filed Planning Application No. PA97-0004
(Development Plan) in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development
Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA97-0004 (Development Plan) was processed
in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law;
WBRREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA97-0004
(Development Plan) on February 24, 1997, at a duly noticed public heating as prescribed by law,
at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or in opposition;
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, upon heating and considering all testimony and
arguments, ff any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the Commission considered all facts relating
to Planning Application No. PA97-0004 (Development Plan);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Ejacliag~ The Planning Commission, in approving Planning Application No.
PA97-0004 (Development Plan) makes the following findings, to wit:
A. The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and
with all applicable requirements of State Law and other ordinances of the City. The project is
consistent with all City Ordinances including: the City's Development Code, Ordinance No. 655
(Mt. Palomar Lighting Ordinance), and the City's Water Efficient Landscaping provisions.
B. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the
public health, safety, and general welfare. The project as proposed complies with all City
Ordinances and meets the standards adopted by the City of Temecula designed for the protection
of the public health, safety and welfare.
C. An Initial Study was prepared for the project and it has determined that
although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, these effects are
not considered to be significant due to mitigation measures contained in the project design and in
the Conditions of Approval added to the project.
D. The project will not result in an impact to endangered, threatened or ntre
species or their habitats, including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals and birds. The
project site has been previously distufoed and graded, and streetscape installed on site. There are
no native species of plants, no unique, rare, threatened or endangered species of plants, no native
vegetation on or adjacent to the site. Further, there is no any indication that any wildlife species
exist, or that the site serves as a migration corridor. A DeMinimus impact finding can be made
for this project.
Section 3. F, nvironmental Compliance. An Initial Study tn~pared for this project indicates
that although the proposed project could have a significant impact on the environment, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described in the Conditions
of Approval have been added to the project, and a Negative Declaration, therefore, is hereby
granted.
Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby approves
Planning Application No. PA97-0004 (Development Plan) to consWact operate a 11,000 square
font corporate office and distribution facility located on the north side of Rio Nedo, west of Calle
Empleado and known as Assessor's Parcel No. 909-290-025 subject to Exhibit A, attached hereto,
and incoq~orated herein by this reference and made a part hereof.
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Section 5. PASSED, APPROVEr} AND ADOPTI~.I~ this 241h day of February, 1997.
Linda Fahey, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopW. d by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 241h day of
February, 1997 by the following vote of the Commission:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COM]V~SSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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CITY OF TEMECULA
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No. PA97-0004 (Development Plan)
Project Description: A Development Plan to construct and operate o 11,000 square foot
corporate office and distribution facility for Quality Tool and Equipment Company
Assessor's Parcel No.: 909-290-025
Approval Dote: February 24, 1997
Expiration Date: February 24, 1999
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Within Forty-Eight (48) Hours of the Approval of this Project
The applicant/developer shall deliver to the Planning Department a cashier's check or
money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of Seventy-Eight Dollars
($78.00) County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice of
Determination with a DeMinimus Finding required under Public Resources Code Section
21108(b) and California Code of Regulations Section 15075. If within said forty-eight
(48) hour period the applicant/developer has not delivered to the Planning Department
the check as required above, the approval for the project granted shall be void by reason
of failure of condition, Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c).
General Requirements
The developer/applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City
and any agency or instrumentality thereof, and/or any of its officers, employees and
agents from any and all claims, actions, or proceedings against the City, or any agency
or instrumentality thereof, or any of its officers, employees and agents, to attack, set
aside, void, annul, or seek monetary damages resulting from an approval of the City, or
any agency or instrumentality thereof, advisory agency, appeal board or legislative body
including actions approved by the voters of the City, concerning Planning Application
No. PA97-0004 (Development Plan). City shall promptly notify the developer/applicant
of any claim, action, or proceeding for which indemnification is sought and shall further
cooperate fully in the defense of the action.
This approval shall be used within two (2) years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall
become null and void. By use is meant the beginning of substantial construction
contemplated by this approval within the two (2) year period which is thereafter
diligently pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated
by this approval.
The development of the premises shall conform substantially with Exhibit D - Site Plan,
approved with Planning Application No. PA97-0004, or as amended by these conditions.
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Wheel stops shall be installed to ensure that a minimum four foot wide sidewalk
width is maintained.
A minimum of four (4) bicycle spaces shall be provided. Bicycle spaces shall be
installed in a manner which allows adequate area for access. General space
allowances shall include a two (2) foot width and a six (6) foot length per bicycle
and a five (5) foot maneuvering space behind the bicycle. The spaces shall be
located on a hard, dust-free surface, preferably asphalt or concrete slab. Racks
shall be located so as to not create an obstruction to pedestrian movement.
All loading bays shall be screened from the public way. The wall proposed to
secure the site perimeter including entry into the rear service yard shall be
constructed of solid block.
Landscaping shall conform substantially with Exhibit G, or as amended by these
conditions.
a. The number of African Sumac as depicted on the plans is sixteen (16).
Landscape planter areas shall be added along the west side of the building to
break up building mass and soften the impact of the loading bay.
The sloped area landscaping at the west portion of the site shall be refurbished
in accordance with the approved conceptual landscaping plan.
The applicant shall ensure that all existing slope planting areas are refurbished
in order to provide complete landscaping to control erosion. It is understood that
Gazania ground cover is to be planted in all slope bare spots per note number 4
on the plan.
The applicant is to ensure that mature plantings do not interfere with utility lines
and traffic sight lines.
Building elevations shall conform substantially with Exhibit E and Exhibit H (Color
Elevations), or as amended by these conditions.
a. Roof-mounted equipment is not proposed for the building.
Colors and materials used shall conform substantially with Exhibit I (Color and Materials
Board) or as amended by these conditions.
~ Colors
Concrete (building base) Dunn-Edwards #DE 1074 L1 Gray Harbor
Concrete (building wall bands) Dunn-Edwards//DE 1072 L1 Natural Gray
Reveal accents, exterior door, gate, canopy Dunn-Edwards #DE 1070 M2 Foggy Road
Accent trim Dunn-Edwards #DE Q13-72U Blue
Glass 1/4 inch Solar Grey
Ceramic tile accents Dallas Ceramic #DM-14 Midnight Blue
Aluminum Frame Black Anodized
Prior to the Issuance of Grading Permits
The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.24 of the Temecula
Municipal Code.
The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this
stage of the development.
Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits
10. A Consistency Check fee shall be paid.
11.
A receipt or clearance letter from the Temecula Valley School District shall be submitted
to the Planning Department to ensure the payment or exemption from School Mitigation
Fees.
12.
Three (3) copies of Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall be submitted to
the Planning Department for approval and shall be accompanied by the appropriate filing
fee. The location, number, genus, species, and container size of the plants shall be
shown. These plans shall be consistent with the Water Efficient Ordinance. The cover
page shall identify the total square footage of the landscaped area for the site.
13.
The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this
stage of the development.
Prior to the Issuance of Occupancy Permits
14. An application for signage shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Manager.
15.
Grounded mechanical equipment shall be buffered with the installation of landscaping
as depicted in Exhibit G.
16.
All landscaped areas shall be planted in accordance with approved landscape, irrigation,
and shading plans.
17.
All required landscape planting and irrigation shall have been installed and be in a
condition acceptable to the Planning Manager. The plants shall be healthy and free of
weeds, disease, or pests. The irrigation system shall be properly constructed and in
good working order.
18.
All required landscape planting and irrigation shall be maintained in a condition
acceptable to the Planning Manager throuoghout the duration of the project. The plants
shall be healthy and free of weeds, disease, or pests. The irrigation system shall be in
good working order.
19.
Each parking space reserved for the handicapped shall be identified by a permanently
affixed reflectorized sign constructed of porcelain on steel, beaded text or equal,
displaying the International Symbol of Accessibility. The sign shall not be smaller than
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70 square inches in area and shall be centered at the interior end of the parking space
at a minimum height if 80 inches from the bottom of the sign to the parking space
finished grade, or centered at a minimum height of 36 inches from the parking space
finished grade, ground, or sidewalk. A sign shall also be posted in a conspicuous place,
at each entrance to the off-street parking facility, not less than 17 inches by 22 inches,
clearly and conspicuously stating the following:
"Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or
license plates issued for physically handicapped persons may be
towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be
reclaimed at or by telephone
In addition to the above requirements, the surface of each parking place shall have a
surface identification sign duplicating the Symbol of Accessibility in blue paint of at least
3 square feet in size.
20.
Performance securities, in amounts to be determined by the Planning Manager to
guarantee the installation of plantings, walls, and fences in accordance with the
approved plan, and adequate maintenance of the Planting for one year, shall be filed
with the Department of Planning.
21.
All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use
allowed by this permit.
22.
The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this
stage of the development.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
23.
Comply with applicable provisions of the 1994 edition of the California Building,
Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; 1993 National Electrical Code; California
Administrative Code, Title 24 Energy and Disabled Access Regulations and the Temecula
Municipal Code.
24.
Submit at time of plan review, complete exterior site lighting plan in compliance with
Ordinance No. 655 for the regulation of light pollution.
25.
Obtain all building plan and permit approvals prior to commencement of any
construction work.
26. Obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings prior to submittal for plan review.
27.
All buildings and facilities must comply with applicable disabled access regulations
(California Disabled Access Regulations effective April 1, 1994).
28.
Provide house electrical meter provisions for power for the operation of exterior lighting
and fire alarm systems.
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29.
Restroom fixtures, number and type, shall be in accordance with the provisions of the
1994 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Appendix C.
30.
Provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on plans
submitted for plan review.
31.
Provide electrical plan including load calcs and panel schedule, plumbing schematic and
mechanical plan for plan review.
32.
Truss calculations that are stamped by the engineer of record, the truss manufacturer's
engineer, and that have been plan checked and stamped by the plan check agency and
the City are required before sheet and shear inspection.
33. Provide precise grading plan for plan check submittal to check for handicap accessibility.
34.
Provide secondary exit from the second floor for occupant load in excess of ten due to
the conference room.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Unless otherwise noted, all conditions shall be completed by the Developer at no cost to any
Government Agency. It is understood that the Developer correctly shows on the tentative site
plan all existing and proposed easements, traveled ways, improvement constraints and drainage
courses, and their omission will subject the project to further review and may require revision.
General Requirements
35.
A Grading Permit for precise grading, including all onsite flat work and improvements,
shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of any
construction outside of the City-maintained road right-of-way.
36.
An Encroachment Permit shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior
to commencement of any construction within an existing or proposed City right-of-way.
37.
All pertinent plans shall be coordinated for consistency with adjacent projects and
existing improvements contiguous to the site and shall be submitted on standard 24"
x 36" City of Temecula mylars.
38.
Graded but undeveloped land shall be stabilized from erosion to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works.
Prior to Issuance of a Grading Permit
39.
A Precise Grading Plan shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be
reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. The grading plan shall
include all necessary erosion control measures needed to adequately protect adjacent
public and private property.
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40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46,
47.
48.
The Developer shall post security and enter into an agreement guaranteeing the grading
and erosion control improvements in conformance with applicable City Standards and
subject to approval by the Department of Public Works.
A Soils Report shall be prepared by a registered Soils or Civil Engineer and submitted to
the Department of Public Works with the initial grading plan check. The report shall
address all soils conditions of the site, and provide recommendations for the
construction of engineered structures and pavement sections.
A Geological Report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted
to the Department of Public Works with the initial grading plan check. The report shall
address special study zones and the geological conditions of the site, and shall provide
recommendations to mitigate the impact of ground shaking and liquefaction.
The Developer must comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. No
grading shall be permitted until an NPDES Notice of Intent (NOI) has been filed or the
project is shown to be exempt.
As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive
written clearance from the following agencies:
Planning Department
Department of Public Works
The Developer shall comply with all constraints which may be shown upon an
Environmental Constraint Sheet (ECS) recorded with any underlying maps related to the
subject property.
Permanent landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department
and the Department of Public Works for review and approval.
An Area Drainage Plan fee shall be paid to the Riverside County Flood Control end Water
Conservation District prior to issuance of any permit.
Precise grading plans shall conform to applicable City of Temecula Standards subject to
approval by the Department of Public Works, The following design criteria shall be
observed:
Flowline grades shall be 0.5% minimum over P.C.C. and 1.00% minimum over
A.C. paving.
b. Driveways shall conform to the applicable City of Temecula Standard No. 207A.
Concrete sidewalks and ramps shall be constructed along public street frontages
in accordance with City of Temecula Standard Nos. 400 and 401.
d. All street and driveway centerline intersections shall be at 90 degrees.
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e. Landscaping shall be limited in the corner cut-off area of all intersections and
adjacent to driveways to provide for minimum sight distance and visibility.
All concentrated drainage directed towards the public street shall be piped or
conveyed through curb outlets.
Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit
49.
The Developer shall construct the following public improvements in conformance with
applicable City Standards and subject to approval by the Department of Public Works.
a. Sidewalk along the entire property frontage.
b. Curb Outlets
c. Commercial Driveway Approach
50.
The building pad shall be certified to have been substantially constructed in accordance
with the approved Precise Grading Plan by a registered Civil Engineer, and the Soils
Engineer shall issue a Final Soils Report addressing compaction and site conditions.
51.
The Developer shall deposit with the Engineering Department a cash sum as established
per acre as mitigation for traffic signal impact.
52.
The Developer shall pay any capital fee for road improvements and public facilities
imposed upon the property or project, including that for traffic and public facility
mitigation as required under the EIR/Negative Declaration for the project. The fee to be
paid shall be in the amount in effect at the time of payment of the fee. If an interim or
final public facility mitigation fee or district has not been finally established by the date
on which the Developer requests its building permit for the project or any phase thereof,
the Developer shall execute the Agreement for payment of Public Facility fee, a copy of
which has been provided to the Developer. Concurrently, with executing this
Agreement, the Developer shall secure payment of the Public Facility fee. The amount
of the security shall be $2.00 per square foot, not to exceed $10,000. The Developer
understands that said Agreement may require the payment of fees in excess of those
now estimated (assuming benefit to the project in the amount of such fees). By
execution of this Agreement, the Developer will waive any right to protest the
provisions of this Condition, of this Agreement, the formation of any traffic impact fee
district, or the process, levy, or collection of any traffic mitigation or traffic impact fee
for this project; ~ that the Developer is not waiving its right to protest the
reasonableness of any traffic impact fee, and the amount thereof.
53.
The Developer shall record a written offer to participate in, and wave all rights to object
to the formation of an Assessment District, a Community Facilities District, or a Bridge
and Major Thoroughfare Fee District for the construction of the proposed Western
Bypass Corridor in accordance with the General Plan. The form of the offer shall be
subject to the approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney.
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Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
54.
As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive
written clearance from the following agencies:
Rancho California Water District
Eastern Municipal Water District
Department of Public Works
55.
All public improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved Precise
Grading plans and City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
56.
The existing improvements shall be reviewed. Any appurtenance damaged or broken
shall be repaired or removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the Department of Public
Works.
OTHER AGENCIES
57.
The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the County of
Riverside Flood Control and Water Conservation District transmittal dated February 4,
1997, a copy of which is attached.
58.
The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Rancho California
Water District's transmittal dated January 17, 1997, a copy of which is attached.
59.
The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Eastern
Information Center's transmittal dated January 31, 1997, a copy of which is attached.
60.
The applicant shall comply with the conditions of approval as submitted by the Fire
Department, a copy of their transmittal dated January 29, 1997 is attached.
61.
The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the Police Department in their
transmittal dated January 29, 1997, a copy of which is attached.
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DAVID P, ZAPPE
General Manager-Chief Engineer
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
City of Temecula
Plannin Department
43200 ]~usiness Park Ddve
Temecula, California 92590
Attention: C/~P,t')LE:
1995 MARKET STREET
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
909/275-1200
909/78g-9965 FAX
Ladies and Gentlemen: Re: P ~ 9 ~7 ' r")n r"') ]4
The District does not normally recommend conditions for land divisions or other land use oases in incorporated cities.
The District also does not plan check city land use oases, or provide Slate Division of Real Estate letters or other flood
hazard reports for such oases. District comments/recommendations for such oases are normally limited to items of
specific interest to the District including District Master Drainage Plan facilities, other rag ona flood control and
draina e facilities which could be considered a Iogioal component or extension of a master plan system, and D strict
Area ~ainage Plan fees (development mitigation fees). In addition, information of a general nature is provided.
The District has not reviewed the roposed project in detail and the following checked comments do not in any wa
constitute or imply District approvaVor endorsement of the proposed project w~th respect to flood hazard, public healt~
and safety or any other such issue:
V/' Thisprojectw~uidn~tbeimpactedbyDistrictMasterDrainageP~anfaci~itiesn~rare~therfaci~ities~fregiona~
interest proposed.
This project involves District Master Plan facilities. The District will accept ownership of such facilities on
written request of the City. Facilities must be constructed to District stendards and D strict plan check and
inspection will be required for District acceptance. P an check, inspection and administrative fees will be
required.
This project proposes channels, storm drains 36 inches or larger in diameter, or other facilities that could be
considered regional in nature and/or a Iogioal extension of the adopted
Master Drainage Plan. The District would consider acceptin ownership of such facilities on written request
of the Ci . Facilities must be constructed to Disffict stendar~qs and District p an chock and nspection wdl be
requiredtT/}r District acceptance. P an check. inspection and administrative fees will be required.
DistricaP or Ci dot to final ap roval of the pro'ect, or in t~e oase of a rcel map or subdivision prior to
recordation ~t~tCe final map. ~'Pe~es to be paid s~ould be at the rate in ef~ at the time of recordation or if
deferred. at the time of issuance of the actual permit. '
GENERAL INFORMATION
This project may require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination S stem (NPDES) permit from the State Water
Resources Control Board. Clearance for grading, recordation, or other ~Y~al approval should not be given until the City
has determined that the projoct has been granted a permit or is shown to be exempt.
If this pro'ect involves a Federal Emergen.cy Management Agency (FEMA) mapped ~oo~ plain, then the City should
require ~e applioant to rovide all studies, oalculations, plans and other nformation required to meet FEMA
requirements, and should ~rther require that the applioant obtain a Conditjonal Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) pdor
to grading. recordation or other final approval of the project, and a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) pdor to occupancy.
If a natural watercourse or mapped flood plain is im acted by this project, the City should require the a licant to
obtain a Section 1601/1603 A reement from the C;Vitomia Department of Fish and Game and a Clean P~ter Act
Section 404 Permit from the U.8. Army Corps of En ineers, or written correspondence from these agencies indioating
the project is exempt from these requirements. A ~lean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certi~oat on may be
required from the Iooal California Regional Water Quality Control Board prior to issuance of the Corps 404 permit.
(~S~UART E. MCKI:BIN Senior Civil Engineer
Date:
JanuaW 17,1997
Ms. Carole Donahoe, Case Planner
City of Temecula
Planning Department
43200 Business Park Drive
Temecula, CA 92590-3606
SUBJECT: WATER AVAILABILITY
PARCEL 25 OF PARCEL MAP 2'1382
APN 909-290-025
PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0004
Dear Ms. Donahoe:
Please be advised that the above-referenced property is located within
the boundaries of Rancho California Water District (RCWD). Water
service, therefore, would be available upon completion of financial
arrangements between RCWD and the property owner.
If fire protection is required, customer will need to contact RCWD for
fees and requirements.
Water availability would be contingent upon the property owner signing
an Agency Agreement which assigns water management dghts, if any,
to RCWD.
If you have any questions, please contact an Engineering Services
Representative at this office.
Sincerely,
RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT
Steve Brannon, P.E.
Development Engineering Manager
97/SB:eb010/F012/FEF
C: Laurie Wllliams, Engineering Services Supervisor
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
CAROLE DONAHUE
RE: PA97- 0004
With respect to the conditions of approval for the above referenced project, the Fire Department
recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with City of
Temecula Ordinances and/or recognized fife pwtection standards:
The fire DeparUnent is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction
of all commercial building using Ihe procedures eslablished in Ordinance 546. A fife flow
of 1750 GPM for a 2 hour duration at 20 PSI n~idual operating pressure must be available
before any combustible material is placed on the job site.
A combination of on-site and off-site super fire hydrants (6"x4'x2-2 1/~-), will be located
no less than 25 feet or more than 165 feet from any portion of the building as measured
along approved vehicular travelways. The required fire flow shall be available from any
adjacent hydrant(s) in the system.
Applicant/developer shall furnish one copy of the water plans to the Fire Deparunent for
review. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, containing a Fire Department
approval signature block, and shall conform to hydrant type, location, spacing and
minimum fire flow. Once the plans are signed by the local water company, the originals
shall be presented to the Fire Department for signature.
The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and accepted by the
appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building materials being placed on the
job site.
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the developer shall pay $.25 per square foot as
mitigation for fire protection impacts.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant/developer shall be responsible to
submit a plan check fee of $582.00 to the City of Temecula.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE IVIET PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.
Install a complete fire sprinkler system in all buildings. The post indicator valve and fire
department connection shall be located to the front of the building, within 50 feet of a
hydrant, and a minimum of 25 feet from the building(s). A statement that the building
will be automatically fire sprinkled must be included on the rifle page of the building
plans.
Install a supervised waterflow monitoring fife alarm system. Hans shall be submitted to
the Fire Department for approval prior to installation.
Knox Key lock boxes shall be instnlled on all buildings/suites. If building/suite requires
Hn-~rdous Material Reporting (Material Safety Data Sheets) the Knox HAZ MAT Data
and key storage cabinets shall be installed. If building/suites are protected by a fire or
burglar alarm system, the boxes will require 'Tamper" monitoring. Plans shall be
submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation.
10. All exit doors shal/be openable without the use of key or special lmowlddge or effort.
11.
Install panic hardware and exit signs as per chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code.
Low level exit signs shall also be provided, where exit signs are required by section
3314(a).
12.
Install portable fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A10BC. Contact a certified
extinguisher company for proper placement.
13.
It is prohibit~l to use/process or store any materials in this occupancy that would classify
it as an "H" occupancy per Chapter 9 of the Uniform Building Code.
14.
Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in private streets and driveways to indicate location
of fife hydrants. They shall be mounted in the middle of the street directly in line with
fire hydrant.
15.
Prior to final inspection of any building, the applicant shall prepare and submit to the Fire
Department for approval, a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane
painting and or signs.
16.
Rack plans shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for review and
approval. Provide with the plans a list of commodities and how they will be stored.
17.
Slreet address shall be posted, in a visible location, minimum 12 inches in height, on the
street side of the building with a contrasting background.
18.
Prior to the issuance of building permits the developer shall pay to the City of Temecula,
the sum of $.25 per square foot as mitigation for fire protection impacts.
19.
Applicant/developer shall be responsible to provide or show there exists conditions set
forth by the Fire Department.
20.
Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed in the Building and
Safety Office.
21. Please contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions shall be referred to the Fire Department
Planning and engineering section (909)694-6439.
Brian Hampton
Fire Safety Specialist
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Temecula Police Department
January29, 1997
· Planning Application No. PA97-0004
Quality Tool Equipant
Case Planner: Carole Donshoe
I have reviewed the plans and have no objection to the placement or layout of the
project. Recommend the following conditions be placed on it:
1. All hedges on the project shall be maintained at · height no greater then
thirty-six (36) inches. Any hedges surrounding the warehoueeloffloe areas will be
maintained below the window line or thirty-six (36) inches, whichever is lower.
2. NI parking 10ts, driveways, end pedestrain walkways shell be ~luminatsd
with a minimum maintained one (1) foot-candle of fight at Wound level, evenly
dispersed. eliminating all shadows. NI exterior lighting fixlures shall be vandal
resistant. All exterior lighting shall be controlled by photoeerie, llmers, or other
means to prevent deactivatlon by unauthorized persons.
3. All exterior doors shall have their own vandal resistant light fixture or
wall pack type installed above. The doors shall be mumlasted with a minimum
maintained one (1) candle of light at ground level, evenly dispersed.
4. Any public telephones located on the exterior of the bundlng shall be placed
in a well lighted. highly visible area, and installed with a 'Call Out 0ely" feature to
deter loitering.
5. All doors, windows, locking mechanism, hinges, and other miscellaneous
hardware shall be of commerical or institutional grade.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at ',he Temecuie Police
Station.
Officer Lynn Fanene Sr.
Crime Prevention Officer
ATTACHMENT N0.2
INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY
R:~STAFFRFI~4pt97.1'C 2/~9/97 d~d 1 ~
CITY OF TEMECULA
Environmental Checklist
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Project Title:
Lead Agency Name & Address:
Contact Person & Phone No.:
Project Location:
Project Sponsor Name & Address:
General Plan Designation:
Zoning:
Description of Project:
Surrounding Land Uses & Setting:
Other public agencies whose
approval is required:
Planning Application No. PA97-0004
(Development Plan)
City of Temecula, 43200 Business Park Drive,
Temecula, CA 92590
Carole Donahoe, Project Planner
(909) 694-6400
North side of Rio Nedo, west of Calle Empleado
Temecula One Properties, 4800 Corbin Avenue,
Tarzana, CA 91356
Business Park (BP)
Light Industrial (LI)
To construct and operate a 11,000 square foot
industrial warehouse and office building for
Quality Tools Company
The project is located in a area that has been
previously graded, street improvements have been
installed and water and sewer are available at the
site. Similar industrial/warehouse/office buildings
have already been constructed adjacent and in
close proximity to the project site.
Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside
County Health Department, Temecula Police
Department, Eastern Municipal Water District,
Rancho California Water District, Southern
California Gas Company, Southern California
Edison Company, and General Telephone
Company.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,
involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the
checklist on the following pages.
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X]
X]
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Land Use and Planning
Population and Housing
Geologic Problems
Water
Air Quality
Transportation/Circulation
Biological Resources
Energy and Mineral Resources
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
] Hazards
] Noise
] Public Services
] Utilities and Service Systems
X ] Aesthetics
] Cultural Resources
] Recreation
] Mandatory Findings of
Significance
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
Signature
Name:
Carole K. Donahoe
Date
For: City of Temecula
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
IsSues .and Supporting 'InformatiOn .Sources
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
a. Conflict with general plan designation or
zoning? (Source 1, Figure 2-1, Page 2-17)
b. Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project?
c. Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? (Source 1, Figure 2-1, Page 2-17)
d. Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g.
impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from
incompatible land uses)? (Source 1, Figure 5-
4, Page 5-17)
e. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of
an established community (including low-
income or minority community)?
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would be proposal:
a. Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections?
b. Induce substantial growth in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g. through project in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)?
c. Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing?
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result
in or expose people to potential impacts involving?
a. Fault rupture? (Source 1, Figure 7-1, Page 7-
6)
b. Seismic ground shaking?
c. Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction?
d. Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard?
e. Landslides or mudflows?
f. Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions form excavation, grading or fill?
Significant.
P~tantially Unless ' Lesm'Yh~n'
Signlfir, an~ Miligmion .. · ,Signtficm~ ·
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Issues and Supporting Information Sources
g. Subsidence of the land?
h. Expansive soils?
I. Unique geologic or physical features?
4. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and mount of surface runoff?
b. Exposure of people or property to water
related hazards such as flooding? (Source 2,
Figure 13, Page 95 and Source 2, Figure 30,
Page 190)
c. Discharge into surface waters or other
alteration of surface water quality (e.g.
temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)?
d. Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body?
e. Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements?
f. Change in the quantity of ground waters,
either through direct additions or withdrawals,
or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability?
g. Altered direction or rate of flow of
groundwater?
h. Impacts to groundwater quality?
I. Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public
water supplies?
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a. Violate any air quality standard or contribute
to an existing or projected air quality violation?
(Source 3, Page 6-11, Table 6-2)
b. Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
c. Alter air movement, moisture or temperature,
or cause any change in climate?
Potentially
8imhcmnt
Impact
Potentially
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Issuesand Su orting' Informa on .Sources · ·
? ::: .
.".'.. ...:.. ·
d. Create objectionable odors?
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION.
Would the proposal result in:
a. Increase vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
b. Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.
sharp curves or dangerous intersection or
incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)?
c. inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses?
d. Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
e. Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or
bicyclists?
f. Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
g. Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts?
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a. Endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats (including but not limited to plants,
fish, insects, animals and birds)?
b. Locally designated species (e.g. heritage
trees)?
c. Locally designated natural communities (e.g.
oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)?
d. Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and
vernal pool)?
e. Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors?
8o ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal:
a. Conflict with adopted energy conservation
plans?
b. Use non-renewal resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner?
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Issues .'and :'sUpporting: inf0rmati~n'sources. ·
c. Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value
to the region and the residents of the State?
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a. A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to: oil, pesticides, chemical or
radiation)7
b. Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
c. The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard?
d. Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards?
e. increase fire hazard in areas with flammable
brush, grass, or trees?
10. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a. Increase in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon, or result in a need for new or
altered government services in any of the
following areas:
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads?
Other governmental services?
Significan~ · MitiOatlon ' Significant ':' No
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
'lsSues:an:d :SUpporting. InfOrmation:SOurces.
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems
or supplies, or substantial alterations
to the following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
c. Local or regional water treatment or
distribution facilities? (Source 2, Page 39)
d. Sewer or septic tanks? (Source 2, Page 40)
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste disposal?
g. Local or regional water supplies?
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a. Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway?
b. Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic
effect?
c. Create light or glare?
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a. Disturb paleontological resources? (Source 2,
Figure 55, Page 280)
b. Disturb archaeological resources? (Source 2,
Figure 56, Page 283)
c. Affect historical resources? (Source 2, Page
281)
d. Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural
values?
e. Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within
the potential impact area?
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a. Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
~g~fk~snt
· Potentially Unbti ' . :t4.a Than.
'Significant: ' Mitig~tien ' Signtficam..
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
b. Affect existing recreational opportunities?
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
Does the project have the potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce
the number of restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
Does the project have the potential to achieve
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals?
Does the project have impacts that area
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past proiects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects).
d. Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
17. EARLIER ANALYSES. None.
X
X
X
X
X
SOURCE LIST
1 - City of Temecula General Plan
2 - City of Temecula General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report
3 - South Coast Air Quality Management CEQA Air Quality Handbook
DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Land Use and Planning
l.a,b,c.
The project will not conflict with the general plan designation or zoning,
applicable environmental plans or polices adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project, nor be incompatible with existing land uses in the vicinity. The
project is consistent with the City's General Plan Land Use Designation of BP
(Business Park) and the zoning of L1 (Light Industrial). Impacts from all General
Plan Land Use Designations were analyzed in the Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) for the General Plan. Agencies with jurisdiction within the City commented
on the scope of the analysis contained in the EIR and how the land uses would
impact their particular agency. Mitigation measures approved with the EIR will
be applied to this project. Further, all agencies with jurisdiction over the project
are also being given the opportunity to comment on the project and it is
anticipated that they will make the appropriate comments as to how the project
relates to their specific environmental plans or polices. The project site has been
previously graded and services have been extended into the area. There will be
limited, if any environmental effects on environmental plans or polices adopted
by agencies with jurisdiction over the project. Similar industrial/warehouse/office
buildings have already been constructed in the area. No significant effects are
anticipated as a result of this project.
The project will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established
community (including low-income or minority community). The project is an
industrial/office/warehouse use in an area surrounded by land that is planned to
be developed with similar uses. There is no established residential community
(including low-income or minority community) at this site. No significant effects
are anticipated as a result of this project.
Population and Housing
The project will not cumulatively exceed official regional or local population
projections. The project is an industrial/office/warehouse use which is consistent
with the City's General Plan Land Use Designation of Business Park. Since the
project is consistent with the City's General Plan, and does not exceed the floor
area ratio for Business Park, it will not be a significant contributor to population
growth which will cumulatively exceed official regional or local population
projections. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project.
2.b.
The project will not induce substantial growth in the area either directly or
indirectly. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation
of Business Park. The project will cause people to relocate to or within
Temecula; however, due to its limited scale, it will not induce substantial growth
in the area. The surrounding area is already developed and infrastructure is
available to the site. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this
project.
2.c.
The project will not displace housing, especially affordable housing. The project
site is vacant; therefore no housing will be displaced. No significant effects are
anticipated as a result of this project.
Geologic Problems
3.b,c,g,h.
The project will have a less than significant impact on people involving seismic
ground shaking; however, there may be a potentially significant impact from
seismic ground failure, liquefaction, subsidence and expansive soils. The project
is located in Southern California, an area which is seismically active. Any
potentially significant impacts will be mitigated through building construction
which is consistent with Uniform Building Code standards. Further, soil reports
are required prior to grading and recommendations contained in this report are
followed during construction. The soils reports will also contain
recommendations for the compaction of the soil which will serve to mitigate any
potentially significant impacts from seismic ground shaking, seismic ground
failure, liquefaction, subsidence and expansive soils. After mitigation measures
are performed, no significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project.
3.d.
The project will not expose people to a seiche, tsunami or volcanic hazard. The
project is not located in an area where any of these hazards could occur. No
significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project.
3.6.
The project will not expose people to landslides or mudflows. The Final
Environmental Impact for the City of Temecula General Plan has not identified
any known landslides or mudslides located on the site or proximate to the site.
No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
3.f.
The project will have a less than significant impact from erosion, changes in
topography, grading or fill. The site has been previously graded and the project
does not propose significant grading beyond that which has already taken place.
Increased wind and water erosion of soils both on and off-site may occur during
the construction phase of the project and the project may result in changes in
siltation, deposition or erosion. Erosion control techniques will be included as a
condition of approval for the project. In the tong-run, hardscape and landscaping
will serve as permanent erosion control for the project. Since the amount of
grading will be the minimum necessary for the realization of the project,
modification to topography and ground surface relief features will not be
considered significant. Potential unstable soil conditions from excavation,
grading or fill will be mitigated through the use of landscaping and proper
compaction of the soils. After mitigation measures are performed, no impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project.
3.1.
The project will not impact unique geologic or physical features. No unique
geologic features or physical features exist on the site. No significant impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project.
4.a.
The project will result in changes to absorption rates, drainage patterns and the
rate and amount of surface runoff; however, these changes are considered less
than significant. Previously permeable ground will be rendered impervious by
construction of buildings, accompanying hardscape and driveways. While
absorption rates and surface runoff will change, potential impacts shall be
mitigated through site design. Drainage conveyances will be required for the
4.c.
4.d,e.
4.f,g,h.
4.1.
Air Quality
5.a.
project to safely and adequately handle runoff which is created. After mitigation
measures are performed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
The project may have a potentially significant effect on discharges into surface
waters and alteration of surface water quality. Prior to issuance of a grading
permit for the project, the developer will be required to comply with the
requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. No grading shall be
permitted until an NPDES Notice of Intent has been filed or the project is shown
to be exempt. By complying with the NPDES requirements, any potential
impacts can be mitigated to a level less than significant.
The project will have a less than significant impact in a change in the amount of
surface water in any waterbody or impact currents, or to the course or direction
of water movements. Additional surface runoff will occur because previously
permeable ground will be rendered impervious by construction of buildings,
accompanying hardscape and driveways. Surface drainage will be channeled to
Rio Nedo. Due to the limited scale of the project, the additional amount of
drainage into the Murrieta Creek will not be considered significant. No
significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
The project will have a less than significant change in the quantity and quality
of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability. Limited changes will occur in the quantity and
quality of ground waters; however, due to the minor scale of the project, it will
not be considered significant. Further, construction on the site will not be at
depths sufficient to have a significant impact on ground waters. No significant
impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
The project will not result in a substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater water otherwise available for public water supplies. According to
information contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the City of
Temecula General Ran, "Rancho California Water District indicate that they can
accommodate additional water demands." Water service currently exists in the
immediate proximity to the project and will be provided by Rancho California
Water District (RCWD). This is typically provided upon completion of financial
arrangements between RCWD and the property owner. No significant impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project.
The project will not violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing
or projected air quality violation. The project's 11,000 square feet of
industrial/office/warehouse use is below the threshold for potentially significant
air quality impact (276,000 square feet) established by South Coast Air Quality
Management District. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
5.b.
The project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants. There are no
significant pollutants in proximity to the project, nor will the project generate
significant pollutants. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
5.c.
The project will not alter air movement, moisture or temperature, or cause any
change in climate. The limited scale of the project precludes it from creating any
significant impacts on the environment in this area. No significant impacts are
anticipated as a result of this project.
5.d.
The project will create objectional odors during the construction phase of the
project. These impacts will be of short duration and are not considered
significant.
Transportation/Circulation
6.a.
The project will result in a less than significant increase in vehicle trips; however
it will add to traffic congestion. The project is similar in nature and size to
several adjacent developments which contribute less than a five Oercent (5%)
increase in existing volumes during the AM peak hour and PM peak hour time
frames to the intersection of Diaz Road and Rio Nedo. No further traffic studies
were required for this project. The applicant will be required to pay traffic signal
mitigation fees and public facility fees as conditions of approval for the project.
After mitigation measures are performed, no impacts are anticipated as a result
of this project.
6.b.
The project will not result in hazards to safety from design features. The project
is designed to current City standards and does not propose any hazards to safety
from design features. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
6.c.
The project will not result in inadequate emergency access or access to nearby
uses. The project is a industrial/office/warehouse use in an area with existing
and planned similar uses. The project is designed to current City standards and
has adequate emergency access. The project does not provide direct access to
nearby uses nor obstruct standard access to nearby uses. No significant impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project.
6.d.
The project has been designed with sufficient parking capacity on-site for both
vehicles and bicycles. The project will be conditioned to construct in accordance
with Exhibits submitted during land use review. Off-site parking will not be
impacted. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
5.6.
The project will not result in hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists.
Hazards or barriers to bicyclists have not been included as part of the project,
which pedestrian and bicycle path of travel has been provided. No significant
impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
6.f.
The project will not result in conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation. The project provides bicycle racks onsite and non-
vehicular access to the site. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result
of this project.
6.g.
The project will not result in impacts to rail, waterborne or air traffic since none
exists currently in the immediate proximity of the project. No significant impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project.
Biological Resources
7.a.
The project will not result in an impact to endangered, threatened or rare species
or their habitats, including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals and
birds. The project site has been previously graded. Currently, there are no
native species of plants, no unique, rare, threatened or endangered species of
plants, no native vegetation on or adjacent to the site. Further, there is no
indication that any wildlife species exist at this location. The project will not
reduce the number of species, provide a barrier to the migration of animals or
deteriorate existing habitat. The project site is located within the Stephen's
Kangaroo Rat Habitat Fee Area. Habitat Conservation fees will be required to
mitigate the effect of cumulative impacts to the species. No significant impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project.
7.b,c.
The project will not result in an impact to locally designated species or locally
designated natural communities. Locally designated species are protected in the
Old Town Temecula Specific Plan; however, they are not protected elsewhere
in the City. Since this project is not located in Old Town, and since there are no
locally designated species on site, no significant impacts are anticipated as a
result of this project.
7.d.
The project will not result in an impact to wetland habitat. There is no wetland
habitat on-site or within proximity to the site. No significant impacts are
anticipated as a result of this project.
7,e.
The project will not result in an impact to wildlife dispersal or migration corridors.
The project site does not serve as part of a migration corridor. No significant
impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
Energv and Mineral Resources
B.a,
The project will not impact and/or conflict with adopted energy conservation
plans. The project will be reviewed for compliance with all applicable laws
pertaining to energy conservation during the plan check stage. No permits will
be issued unless the project is found to be consistent with these applicable laws.
No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
8.b.
8.c.
9.b.
9.c.
9.d.
9.8.
The project will result in a less than significant impact to the use of non-
renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner. There will be an
increase in the rate of use of natural resources and in the depletion of
nonrenewable resource(s) (construction materials, fuels for the daily operation,
asphalt, lumber). However, due to the scale of the proposed development, these
impacts are not seen as significant.
The proiect will not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource
that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State. No
known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the
residents of the State are located at this project site. No significant impacts are
anticipated as a result of this project.
The project will not result in a risk of explosion, or the release of any hazardous
substances in the event of an accident or upset conditions since none are
proposed in the request. The same is true for the use, storage, transport or
disposal of any hazardous or toxic materials. Large quantities of these types of
substances will not be associated with this use. The Department of
Environmental Health has reviewed the project and the applicant must receive
their clearance prior to any plan check submittal. This applies to storage and use
of hazardous materials. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
The project will not interfere with an emergency response plan or an emergency
evacuation plan. The subject site is not located in an area which could impact
an emergency response plan. The project will take access from a maintained
street and will therefore not impede any emergency response or emergency
evacuation plans. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
The project will not result in the creation of any health hazard or potential health
hazard. The project will be reviewed for compliance with all applicable health
laws during the plan check stage. No permits will be issued unless the project
is found to be consistent with these applicable laws. No significant impacts are
anticipated as a result of this project.
The project will not expose people to existing sources of potential health
hazards. No health hazards are known to be within proximity of the project, nor
is the project expected to generate health hazards. No significant impacts are
anticipated as a result of this project.
The project will not result in an increase to fire hazard in an area with flammable
brush, grass, or trees. The project is a industrial/office/warehouse development
in an area of existing and future similar uses. The project is not located within
or proximate to a fire hazard area. No significant impacts are anticipated as a
result of this project.
Noise
lO.a.
The proposal will result in a less than significant increase to existing noise levels.
The site is currently vacant and development of the land logically will result in
increases to noise levels during construction phases as well as increases to noise
in the area over the long run. Long-term noise generated by this project would
be similar to existing and proposed uses in the area. No significant noise impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project in either the short or long-term.
lO.b.
The project may expose people to severe noise levels during the
development/construction phase. Construction machinery is capable of
producing noise in the range of 100+ DBA at 100 feet which is considered very
annoying and can cause hearing damage from steady 8-hour exposure.
However, this source of noise from development of the project will be of short
duration and therefore will not be considered significant. There will be no long-
term exposure of people to noise. No significant impacts are anticipated as a
result of this project.
Public Services
11 .a,b.
The project will have a less than significant impact upon, or result in a need for
new or altered fire or police protection. The project will incrementally increase
the need for fire and police protection; however, it will contribute its fair share
to the maintenance of service provision from these entities. No significant
impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
11.c.
The project will have a less than significant impact upon, or result in a need for
new or altered school facilities. The project will not cause significant numbers
of people to relocate within or to the City of Temecula and therefore will not
result in a need for new or altered school facilities. The cumulative effect from
the project will be mitigated through the payment of applicable School Fees. No
significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
11.d.
The project will have a less than significant impact for the maintenance of public
facilities, including roads. Funding for maintenance of roads is derived from the
Gasoline Tax which is distributed to the City of Temecula from the State of
California and the payment of the Public Facility Fee by the applicant. Impacts
to current and future needs for maintenance of roads as a result of development
of the site will be incremental, however, they will not be considered significant.
The Gasoline Tax is sufficient to cover any of the proposed expenses.
11.e.
The project will not have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered
governmental services. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
Utilities and Service Systems
12.a,b.
The project will not result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial
alterations to power, natural gas or communications. These systems are
currently being delivered in proximity to the site. No significant impacts are
anticipated as a result of this project.
12.c,d.
12.e.
12.f.
12.g.
Aesthetics
13.a.
13.b.
13.c.
The project will not result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial
alterations to local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities or sanitary
sewer systems or septic tanks. While the project will have an incremental
impact upon existing systems, the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for
the City's General Ran states: "both EMWD and RCWD have indicated an ability
to supply as much water as is required in their services areas." The FEIR further
states: "implementation of the proposed General Plan would not significantly
impact wastewater services." Since the project is consistent with the City's
General Plan, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
There are no septic tanks on site or proximate to the site. No significant impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project.
The proposal will result in a less than significant need for new systems or
supplies, or substantial alterations to storm water drainage. The project will
need to provide some additional on-site drainage systems. The drainage system
will be required as a condition of approval for the project and will tie into the
existing system. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
The proposal will not result in a need for new systems or substantial alterations
to solid waste disposal systems. Any potential impacts from solid waste created
by this development can be mitigated through participation in any Source
Reduction and Recycling Programs which are implemented by the City. No
significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
The project will not result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial
alterations to local or regional water supplies. Reference response 12.d. No
significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
The project will not affect a scenic vista or scenic highway. The project is not
located in a area where there is a scenic vista. Further, the City does not have
any designated scenic highways. No significant impacts are anticipated as a
result of this project.
The project will not have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect. The project
is a industrial/office/warehouse use in an area of existing and proposed similar
uses. The applicant has enhanced the design of the building to be consistent
with other high quality design in the area and proposed landscaping will provide
additional aesthetic enhancement. No significant impacts are anticipated as a
result of this project.
The project will have a potentially significant impact from light and glare. The
project will produce and result in light/glare, as all development of this nature
results in new light sources. All light and glare has the potential to impact the
Mount Palomar Observatory. The project will be conditioned to be consistent
with Ordinance No. 655 (Ordinance Regulating Light Pollution). After mitigation
measures are in place, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
Cultural Resources
14.a.
The project will not have an impact on paleontological resources. The site has
been disturbed from prior grading activity. The Eastern information Center of the
University of California at Riverside has reviewed the project and a Phase I
cultural resource study identified no cultural resources. No significant impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project.
14.b,c,d
The project will not disturb archaeological resources nor affect historical or
unique ethnic resources or values. The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)
for the City's General Plan does not identify the site as being within an sensitive
archaeological area . The site is not listed an identified historical site in the
inventory contained in the FEIR. No significant impacts are anticipated as a
result of this project.
14.e.
The project will not restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential
impact area. No religious or sacred uses exist at the site or are proximate to the
site. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
15.a,b.
The project will have a less than significant impact or increase in demand for
neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities. The project will
not cause significant numbers of people to relocate within or to the City of
Temecula. However, it will result in an incremental impact or in an increase in
demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities. The
same is true for the quality or quantity of existing recreational resources or
opportunities. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
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LANDSCAPE PLAN
ITEM #6
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Planning Commission
Gary Thornhill, Community Development Directorff'~
February 24, 1997
Planning Application No. PA96-0293 (Development Plan) - the design and
construction of 19,729 square feet of commercial development, associated
parking, landscaping, road and drainage improvements located at the southwest
comer of Margarita and Pauba Roads
Prepared by:
Matthew Fagan, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning
Commission:
ADO~ the Negative Declaration for Planning
Application No. PA96-0293;
ADO~ the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning
Application No. PA96-0293;
ADO~ Resolution No. 97- approving Planning
Application No. PA96-0293 based upon the Analysis and
Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the
attached Conditions of Approval.
BACKGROUND
The project was continued at the January 27, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. The
Commission had concerns regarding the aesthetics of the building and site design and overall
compatibility of the project. The applicant was directed by the Commission to revisit the
design of the project. Staff has met with the applicant on several occasions to discuss issues
raised by the Planning Commission and how they could be addressed. As a result of these
meetings, the applicant has changed the site design and the design of the elevations. The
changes will be presented at the Commission meeting.
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Attachments:
1. PC Resolution - Blue Page 3
A. Conditions of Approval - Blue Page 6
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 97-
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
PC RESOLUTION NO. 97-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNI~qG COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA96-0293 (DEVELOPIvfRNT PLAN) TO
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A 19,729 SQUARE FOOT
CO/VIMRRCIAL DEVELOPMRNT ON A PARCEL
CONTAINING 2.54 ACR~-g LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MARGARITA ROAD AND
PAUBA ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCRL NO.
945-110-003
WHEREAS, Ted Zonos fried Planning Application No. PA96-0293 (Development Plan)
in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA96-0293 (Development Plan) was processed
in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA96-0293
(Development Plan) on January 27, 1997, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law,
at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or in opposition;
WBFREAS, the Planning Commission continued Planning Application No. PA96-0293
(Development Plan) on January 27, 1997, to February 24, 1997;
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the Commission considered all facts relating
to Planning Application No. PA96-0293 (Development Plan);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. ~ The Planning Commission, in approving Planning Application No.
PA96-0293 (Development Plan) makes the following findings; to wit:
1. The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with
all applicable requirements of State law and other Ordinances of the City. The project is
consistent with all City Ordinances including: the City' s Development Code, Ordinance No. 655
(Mt. Palomar Lighting Ordinance), and the City's Water Efficient Landscaping provisions.
2. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public
health, safety and welfare. The project as proposed complies with all City Ordinances and meets
the standards adopted by the City of Temecula designed for the protection of the public health,
safety and welfare.
Section 3. l%vimnmental Corrtpliance. An Initial Study prepared for this project indicates
that although the proposed project could have a significant impact on the environment, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described in the Conditions
of Approval have been added to the project, and a Negative Declaration, therefore, is hereby
granted.
Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby approves
Planning App~cation No. PA96-0293 (Development Plan) to design and construct a 19,729 square
foot commercial development on a parcel containing 2.54 acres, located on the southwest comer
of Margarita Road and Pauba Road and known as Assessor's Parcel No. 945-110-003 subject to
Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference and made a pan hereof.
Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 241h day of February, 1997.
Linda Fahey, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 241h day of
February, 1997 by the following vote of the Commission:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No. PA96-0293 (Development Plan)
Project Description: The design and construction of 19,729 square foot commercial
development on 2.54 acres
Assessor's Parcel No.: 945-110-003
Approval Date:
Expiration Date:
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Within Forty-Eight (48) Hours of the Approval of this Project
The applicant/developer shall deliver to the Planning Department a cashier's check or
money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of One Thousand Three
Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars ($1,328.00) which includes the One Thousand Two
Hundred and Fifty Dollar ($1,250.00) fee, required by Fish and Game Code Section
711.4(d)(3) plus the Seventy-Eight Dollars ($78,00) County administrative fee, to enable
the City to file the Notice of Determination for the Mitigated or Negative Declaration
required under Public Resources Code Section 21108(a) and California Code of
Regulations Section 15075. If within said forty-eight (48) hour period the
applicant/developer has not delivered to the Planning Department the check as required
above, the approval for the project granted shall be void by reason of failure of
condition, Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c).
General Requirements
The developer/applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City
and any agency or instrumentality thereof, and/or any of its officers, employees and
agents from any and all claims, actions, or proceedings against the City, or any agency
or instrumentality thereof, or any of its officers, employees and agents, to attack, set
aside, void, annul, or seek monetary damages resulting from an approval of the City, or
any agency or instrumentality thereof, advisory agency, appeal board or legislative body
including actions approved by the voters of the City, concerning Planning Application
No. PA96-0293 (Development Ran). City shall promptly notify the developer/applicant
of any claim, action, or proceeding for which indemnification is sought and shall further
cooperate fully in the defense of the action.
This approval shall be used within two (2) years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall
become null and void. By use is meant the beginning of substantial construction
contemplated by this approval within the two (2) year period which is thereafter
diligently pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated
by this approval.
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4. The development of the premises shall conform substantially with Exhibit D, as
approved with Ranning Application No. PA96o0293, or as amended by these conditions.
a. Nine (9) Class II bicycle racks shall be provided.
b. A minimum of sixty-six (66)) parking spaces shall be provided.
c. Four (4) handicapped parking spaces shall be provided.
Landscaping shall conform substantially with Exhibit E, or as amended by these
conditions.
Building elevations shall conform substantially with Exhibit F (Elevations) and Exhibit G
(Color Elevations), or as amended by these conditions.
Envelopes for wall-mounted signage are conceptual only. Businesses may have
one (1) wall mounted sign located over their suite in accordance with the City's
current sign ordinance. Maximum area for the sign shall also be in accordance
with the City's sign ordinance in effect at the time of permit issuance.
Colors and materials used shall conform substantially with Exhibit H (color and material
board), or as amended by these conditions.
Colors
Tile (roof)
Concrete (entry paving)
Concrete (sidewalk paving)
Cost Stone (column base)
Stucco (building)
Stucco (building)
Glass (windows)
Wood (trellises)
Metal (mullions)
Tiles (rosettes)
Stone (cornice)
Monier Mission Tile "16682"
Chromix Admixture C-22 "Coral Red"
Chromix Admixture 'Summer Beige"
Dura Art Stone S-4 "Tan"
La Habra Stucco X-73 "Eggshell"
La Habra Stucco X-73 "Pure Ivory"
Clear
Frazee #4925A" Blue Spruce"
Frazee #6265R "Mayan Brick"
DaI-Tile
Dura Art Stone S-3 "White"
Directional signs, the monument sign and accent paving shall conform substantially with
Exhibit I, or as amended by these conditions.
Prior to the Issuance of Grading Permits
The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.24 of the Temecula
Municipal Code (Habitat Conservation).
10.
The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this
stage of the development.
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Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits
11. A Consistency Check fee shall be paid.
12.
A receipt or clearance letter from the Temecula Valley School District shall be submitted
to the Planning Department to ensure the payment or exemption from School Mitigation
Fees.
13.
Three (3) copies of Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall be submitted to
the Planning Department for approval and shall be accompanied by the appropriate filing
fee. The location, number, genus, species, and container size of the plants shall be
shown. These plans shall be consistent with the Water Efficient Ordinance. The cover
page shall identify the total square footage of the landscaped area for the site.
14.
The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this
stage of the development.
Prior to the Issuence of Occupancy Permits
15.
An application for signage or a Sign Program shall be submitted and approved by the
Planning Manager.
16. Roof-mounted equipment shall be inspected to ensure it is shielded from ground view.
17.
All landscaped areas shall be planted in accordance with approved landscape, irrigation,
and shading plans.
18.
All required landscape planting and irrigation shall have been installed and be in a
condition acceptable to the Planning Manager. The plants shall be healthy and free of
weeds, disease, or pests. The irrigation system shall be properly constructed and in
good working order.
19.
Each parking space reserved for the handicapped shall be identified by a permanently
affixed reflectorized sign constructed of porcelain on steel, beaded text or equal,
displaying the International Symbol of Accessibility. The sign shall not be smaller than
70 square inches in area and shall be centered at the interior end of the parking space
at a minimum height if 80 inches from the bottom of the sign to the parking space
finished grade, or centered at a minimum height of 36 inches from the parking space
finished grade, ground, or sidewalk. A sign shall also be posted in a conspicuous place,
at each entrance to the off-street parking facility, not less than 17 inches by 22 inches,
clearly and conspicuously stating the following:
"Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or
license plates issued for physically handicapped persons may be
towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be
reclaimed at or by telephone
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In addition to the above requirements, the surface of each parking place shall have a
surface identification sign duplicating the Symbol of Accessibility in blue paint of at least
3 square feet in size.
20.
Performance securities, in amounts to be determined by the Director of Planning to
guarantee the installation of plantinge, walls, and fences in accordance with the
approved plan, and adequate maintenance of the Planting for one year, shall be filed
with the Community Development Department - Planning Division.
21.
All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use
allowed by this permit.
22.
The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this
stage of the development.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
23.
Comply with applicable provisions of the 1994 edition of the California Building,
Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; 1993 National Electrical Code; California
Administrative Code, Title 24 Energy and Disabled Access Regulations and the Temecula
Municipal Code.
24.
Submit at time of plan review, complete exterior site lighting plan in compliance with
Ordinance No. 655 for the regulation of light pollution.
25.
Obtain all building plan and permit approvals prior to the commencement of any
construction work.
26. Obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings prior to submittal for plan review.
27.
All buildings and facilities must comply with applicable disabled access regulations
{California Disabled Access Regulations effective April 1, 1994).
28. Provide van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entry.
29. Show path of accessibility from the parking to the furthest point of improvement.
30.
Provide house electrical meter provisions for power for the operation of exterior lighting,
fire alarm systems.
31.
Provide fixtures, number and type, to be in accordance with the provisions of the 1994
Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Appendix C.
32. Provide an automatic fire sprinkler system.
33.
Provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on plans
submitted for plan review.
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34.
Provide electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing
schematic and mechanical plan for panel review.
35.
Truss calculations that are stamped by the engineer of record, the truss manufacturers
engineer, and that have been plan checked and stamped by the plan check agency and
the City are required before sheet and shear inspection.
36.
Any outside lighting shall be hooded and directed so as not to shine directly upon
adjoining property or public rights-of-way. All street lights and other outdoor lighting
shall be shown on electrical plans submitted to the Department of Building and Safety
for plan check approval and shall comply with the requirements of Riverside County
Ordinance No. 655.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Unless otherwise noted, all conditions shall be completed by the Developer at no cost to any
Government Agency. It is understood that the Developer correctly shows on the tentative site
plan all existing and proposed easements, traveled ways, improvement constraints and drainage
courses, and their omission will subiect the project to further review and may require revision.
General Requirements
37.
A Grading Permit for precise grading, including all onsite flat work and improvements,
shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of any
construction outside of the City-maintained road right-of-way.
38.
An Encroachment Permit shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior
to commencement of any construction within an existing or proposed City right-of-way.
39.
All improvement plans, grading plans, landscape and irrigation plans shall be coordinated
for consistency with adjacent projects and existing improvements contiguous to the site
and shall be submitted on standard 24" x 36" City of Temecula mylars.
Prior to Issuance of e Grading Permit
40.
A Grading Plan shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be reviewed and
approved by the Department of Public Works. The grading plan shall include all
necessary erosion control measures needed to adequately protect adjacent public and
private property.
41.
The Developer must comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. No
grading shall be permitted until an NPDES Notice of Intent (NOI) has been filed or the
project is shown to be exempt.
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42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive
written clearance from the following agencies:
San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board
Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
California Department of Fish and Game
Army Corps of Engineers
Planning Department
Department of Public Works
A Soils Report shall be prepared by a registered Soils or Civil Engineer and submitted to
the Department of Public Works with the initial grading plan check. The report shall
address all soils conditions of the site, and provide recommendations for the
construction of engineered structures and pavement sections.
The Developer shall have a Drainage Study prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in
accordance with City Standards identifying storm water runoff expected from this site
and upstream of this site. The study shall identify all existing or proposed public or
private drainage facilities intended to discharge this runoff. The study shall also analyze
and identify impacts to downstream properties and provide specific recommendations
to protect the properties and mitigate any impacts. The Developer shall provide for
underground drainage facilities to collect and convey the runoff from this site to the
existing underground downstream drainage facilities. Any upgrading or upsizing of
downstream facilities, including acquisition of drainage or access easements necessary
to make required improvements, shall be provided by the Developer.
A drainage easement shall be provided for construction and maintenance of the drainage
structure outlet. The drainage easement shall be recorded prior to issuance of a grading
permit.
Graded but undeveloped land shall be stabilized from erosion to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works.
The Developer shall post security and enter into an agreement guaranteeing the grading
and erosion control improvements in conformance with applicable City Standards and
subject to approval by the Department of Public Works.
The Developer shall comply with all constraints which may be shown upon an
Environmental Constraint Sheet (ECS) recorded with any underlying maps related to the
subject property.
Permanent landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department
and the Department of Public Works for review and approval.
The Developer shall obtain any necessary letters of approval or slope easements for
offsite work performed on adjacent properties as directed by the Department of Public
Works.
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51.
An Area Drainage Plan fee shall be paid to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District prior to issuance of any permit.
52.
The Developer shall accept and properly dispose of all off-site drainage flowing onto or
through the site. In the event the Department of Public Works permits the use of
streets for drainage purposes, the provisions of Section XI of Ordinance No. 460 will
apply. Should the quantities exceed the street capacity, or use of streets be prohibited
for drainage purposes, the Developer shall provide adequate facilities as approved by the
Department of Public Works.
53.
Bus bays will be designed at all existing and proposed bus stops as directed by the
Riverside Transit Authority.
54.
Easements for sidewalks for public uses shall be submitted to and approved by the
Department of Public Works for dedication to the City where sidewalks meander through
private property.
Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit
55.
improvement plans and/or precise grading plans shall conform to applicable City
Standards subject to approval by the Department of Public Works. An Encroachment
Permit will be required for any work performed within the City right-of-way. The
following design criteria shall be observed:
Flowline grades shall be 0.5% minimum over P.C.C. and 1.00% minimum over
A.C. paving.
b. Driveways shall conform to the applicable City of Temecula Standard No. 207A.
Street lights shall be installed along the public streets adjoining the site in
accordance with Ordinance 461 and shall be shown on the improvement plans
as directed by the Department of Public Works.
Concrete sidewalks and ramps shall be constructed along public street frontages
in accordance with City Standard.
Improvement plans shall extend 300 feet beyond the project boundaries or as
otherwise approved by the Department of Public Works.
All street and driveway centerline intersections shall be at 90 degrees or as
approved by the Department of Public Works.
Public Street improvement plans shall include plan and profile showing existing
topography, utilities, proposed centerline, top of curb and flowline grades as
directed by the Department of Public Works.
Landscaping shall be limited in the corner cut-off area of all intersections and
adjacent to driveways to provide for minimum sight distance and visibility.
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56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
All concentrated drainage directed towards the public street shall be conveyed
through undersidewalk drains.
The Developer shall construct or post security and an agreement shall be executed
guaranteeing the construction of the following public improvements in conformance
with applicable City Standards and subject to approval by the Department of Public
Works.
Improve Margarita Road (Arterial Highway Standards - 110' R/W) to include
installation of half-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk,
street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but not
limited to water and sewer), raised landscaped median.
Improve Pauba Road (Secondary Highway Standards - 88' R/W) to include
installation of half-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk,
street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but not
limited to water and sewer).
All street improvement design shall provide adequate right-of-way and pavement
transitions per Caltrans standards for transitions to existing street sections.
A Traffic Control Ran shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, and approved by
the Department of Public Works.
A Signing and Striping Plan shall be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and approved
by the Department of Public Works for Margarita Road and Pauba Road and shall be
included in the street improvement plans.
The building pad shall be certified to have been substantially constructed in accordance
with the approved Precise Grading Plan by a registered Civil Engineer, and the Soils
Engineer shall issue a Final Soils Report addressing compaction and site conditions.
The Developer shall deposit with the Engineering Department a cash sum as established
per gross acre as mitigation for traffic signal impact.
This development must enter into an agreement with the City for a "Trip Reduction
Plan" in accordance with Ordinance No. 93-01.
The Developer shall obtain an easement for the driveway located on Pauba Road for
ingress and egress over the adjacent property between parcels 3 and 4.
The Developer shall notify the City's cable TV Franchises of the intent to develop.
Conduit shall be installed to cable TV Standards prior to issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy.
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64.
The Developer shall pay any capital fee for road improvements and public facilities
imposed upon the property or project, including that for traffic and public facility
mitigation as required under the EIR/Negative Declaration for the project. The fee to be
paid shall be in the amount in effect at the time of payment of the fee. If an interim or
final public facility mitigation fee or district has not been finally established by the date
on which the Developer requests its building permit for the project or any phase thereof,
the Developer shall execute the Agreement for payment of Public Facility fee, a copy of
which has been provided to the Developer. Concurrently, with executing this
Agreement, the Developer shall secure payment of the Public Facility fee. The amount
of the security shall be $2.00 per square foot, not to exceed $10,000. The Developer
understands that said Agreement may require the payment of fees in excess of those
now estimated (assuming benefit to the project in the amount of such fees). By
execution of this Agreement, the Developer will waive any right to protest the
provisions of this Condition, of this Agreement, the formation of any traffic impact fee
district, or the process, levy, or collection of any traffic mitigation or traffic impact fee
for this project; orovided that the Developer is not waiving its right to protest the
reasonableness of any traffic impact fee, and the amoun~ thereof.
Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
65.
As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive
written clearance from the following agencies:
Rancho California Water District
Eastern Municipal Water District
Department of Public Works
66. Corner property line cut off shall be required per Riverside County Standard No. 805.
67.
All necessary certifications and clearances from engineers, utility companies and public
agencies shall be submitted as required by the Department of Public Works.
68.
All public improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved plans and
City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
69.
The existing improvements shall be reviewed. Any appurtenance damaged or broken
shall be repaired or removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the Department of Public
Works.
OTHER AGENCIES
70.
The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside County
Fire Department's transmittal dated January 21, 1997, a copy of which is attached.
71.
The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Rancho California
Water District's transmittal dated November 4, 1996, a copy of which is attached.
72.
The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Eastern Municipal
Water District's transmittal dated November 8, 1996, a copy of which is attached.
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73.
The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the County of
Riverside Department of Environmental Health's transmittal dated November 5, 1996,
a copy of which is attached.
74.
The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside Transit
Agency's transmittal dated November 8, 1996, a copy of which is attached.
75.
The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside County
Flood Control and Water Conservation District's transmittal dated November 8, 1996,
a copy of which is attached.
By placing my signature below, I confirm that I have read, I understand and I accept all the
above mentioned Conditions of Approval. I further understand that the property shall be
maintained in conformance with these conditions of approval and that any changes I may wish
to make to the project shall be subject to Planning Department approval.
Applicant Name
ITEM #7
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING
CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
February 24, 1997
Planning Application No. PA95-O127
Comprehensive Sign Ordinance
Prepared By: Salad Naaseh, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning
Commission:
1. D. llen the Public Hearing for PA95-0127; and,
Provide Direction to Staff on a Number of Issues
Regarding Planning Application No. PA95-0127 Based
Upon the Analysis Contained in the Staff Report.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
APPLICANT:
City of Temecula
PROPOSAL:
A Request to Obtain Planning Commission Direction on a Number of
Issues Regarding the Proposed Sign Ordinance
LOCATION: Citywide
BACKGROUND
On October 21, 1996, the Planning Commission held the first public hearing on the proposed
Sign Ordinance. At that meeting, the Planning Commission took public testimony on the
proposed ordinance. A number of individuals from the business community requested the
Planning Commission delay the approval of the proposed ordinance to provide additional time
for them to review the ordinance and meet with staff. A summary of public comments is
included in Attachment 4' The Planning Commission directed staff to invite these individuals
to form a group and meet with them in order to address their concerns.
Staff arranged several meetings with this group, hereafter called the Comment Group. The
result of these meetings was a document that recommended 46 changes to the proposed
ordinance (refer to Attachment 6). The 46 changes were later shared with the Sign Committee.
The Sign Committee agreed with 25 of the recommended changes by the Comment Group
which were then incorporated into the ordinance by staff. The remaining 21 issues were
consequently presented to the Comment Group to try to reduce the number of unresolved
issues between the two groups (refer to Attachment 7). After the meeting, the Comment
Group still disagreed with the Sign Committee on some issues. These remaining issues are the
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subject of this Staff Report and staff is requesting the Planning Commission to provide specific
direction on each of these issues (refer to Attachment 8).
In addition with meeting with the Comment Group and the Sign Committee, staff met with the
Temecula Apartment Owners Association and the Temecula Auto Dealers Association to receive
input from these groups to address their needs in the new ordinance. The Apartment Owners
Association requested staff provide provisions in the ordinance to allow them to promote
themselves through the Kiosk Program and the limited use of banners and flags. These
provisions are discussed in more detail in Comment #11 , Attachment 7. The auto dealers
requested staff to ensure inclusion of provisions for special events that the auto dealers hold
regularly to promote special sales. This provision is included in Section 17.28.600 (e) of the
Ordinance. The majority of the auto dealers also committed to remove all their existing
temporary signage to set a good example for the community. However prior to their removal,
they would like a commitment from the City to enforce the Sign Ordinance throughout the City.
DISCUSSION
Staff would like to obtain direction on each of the remaining issues listed in Attachment 8.
Attachments:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Ordinance No. 97- - Blue Page 3
Various Correspondence Regarding the Sign Ordinance - Blue Page 4
Comment Group Members - Blue Page 5
Public Comments - Planning Commission Hearing, October 21, 1996 - Blue Page 7
Planning Commission Minutes, October 21, 1996 -Blue Page 10
46 Changes Recommended by the Comment Group - Blue Page 11
21 Issues the Sign Committee Did not Agree with the Comment Group - Blue Page 12
Final List of Issues o Blue Page 13
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
ORDINANCE NO. 97-
ORDINANCE NO. 97-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAFFERS 17.28 AND 17.30
OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHI~NSIVE
REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER
ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATF. r}
CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TENIECULA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 17.28 of the Development Code of the City of Temecula 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, and to protect the public
health, safety and welfare through the design, use of quality materials, construction, illumination,
location, number, and maintenance of all signs. The purposes of this Chapter, in addition to those
expressed in the General Plan, are as follows:
(a) Provide for effective business signage;
(b)
Assure that signs are compatible with the character of their surroundings and the
community as a whole;
(c)
Preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place to live, work, trade, do
business and visit;
(d)
Protect the City from the blighting influence of excessive signage so as to preserve and
enhance the economic base of the City and safeguard property values within the City;
(e) Assure that signs are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain;
(f)
R. egnlate signs so as to avoid increasing the hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused
by distracting signage;
(g) Inventory, identify and abate all illegal, abandoned and improperly maintained signs;
(h)
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.
17.28.020 Applicability
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.
17.28.030 Sign Permits
(a) Sign Permit Required
A sign permit is required prior to the placing, erecting, moving, reconstructing, 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:
(D
The sign is consistent with the General Plan, complies with the requirements of this
Chapter and complies with other applicable laws and regulations;
(2)
The visual elements of the proposed 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.
(3)
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 f~om the character or
quality of surrounding properties.
(c) Basis for Denial; Appeal
Any decision of the Director denying a sign permit shall be in writing, and shall identify which of
the findings set forth in subsection (b) of Section 17.28.030 could not be made, and the reasons
therefor. Any decision of the Director regarding a sign permit may be appealed, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 17.03.090 of this Development Code.
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 amehities 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 end components are prohibited including search lights and electric
message boards, except for time and temperature displays pursuant to Sections 17.28.050 (m).
(d) Bunting
Prohibited, unless approved by a sign program.
(e) Cabinet or Can Signs
Wall mounted cabinet or can signs are prohibited.
(f) Commercial Signs next to Residential Areas
When commercial and industrial developments are facing residential uses end are located on the
same local street (60 foot right-of-way or less) as the residential uses, freestanding signs
associated with these developments are prohibited. Wall signs which provide identification for
businesses to pedestriens are permitted by a sign program, provided that the illumination of the
signs does not negatively impact residential uses.
(g) Window Sign Day-Glow Colon
(h) Decorative Flags
Prohibited, unless approved through a sign program. They shall be limited to focal points within
the project.
(i) Loud Speakers or Signs Which Emit Sound, Odor, or Visible Matter, Except as
Authorized by this Chapter.
Ci) Off-Site Subdivision Signs
Prohibited, except as otherwise permitted in Section 17.28.800, Kiosk Signs or Section
17.28.130, Subdivision Signs.
(k) Off-Premise Signs
Signs or off-site advertising displays not located on the same property as the business or entity
advertised by such sign, except as permitted by this Chapter or Chapter 17.30.
(I) Pennants and Streamers
(m) Portable Signs on Private Property
(n) Signs Constituting a Traffic Hazard
No person shall install or maintain or cause to be installed or maimained any sign which simulates
or imitates in size, color, lettering or design any traffic sign or signal, or which makes use of
words "stop, danger", or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to
interfere with, mislead or confuse vehicular or pedestrian tra~c.
(o) Signs in Proximity to Utility Lines
No permit shall be issued for any sign, and no sign shall be constructed or maintained, which has
less horizontal or vertical clearance from authorized communication or energized electricai power
lines than that prescribed by laws of the state or duly promulgated rules and regulations.
(p) Signs Located Above the Eave Line and Roof Signs
Signs located above the eave line are prohibited. Signs integrated into an archite~turai feature are
not considered to be above the cave line.
(q) Signs on Doors, Windows or Fire Escapes
No sign structure shall be installed, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or
egress from any door, window or fire escape. No sign of any kind shah be attached to a stand
pipe or fire escape, except those signs as required by other adopted Codes or Ordinances.
(r) 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 in any public fight-
of-way (street, median island, parkway, sidewalks, traffic control sign posts, utility posts, trees,
future street, etc.) are prohibited. 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
California Vehicle Code) or signs which project over or into a public right-of-way.
(s) Vehicle Signs
Signs located on or ai~xed to a motor vehicle or trailer (as those terms are defined in the
California Vehicle Code), whether parked on private property or public right of way, for the
purpose of advertising products or services or directing people to a business or activity, This
paragraph does not apply to standard advertising or identification practice where such signs are
painted on or permanently attached to a business or commercial vehicle.
(0 Window signs
Window signs occupying more than ten percent (10%) of the non-door window area, except as
permitted by Section 17.28.600 (b) (3) and 17.28.050 (h).
17.28.050 Exempt Signs
The following signs are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit if they meet these
specified requirements:
(a) Construction, Contractor, Financing, or Remodding 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)
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.
(b) Employment Opportunity Signs
0)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
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, iffreestanding.
Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per business per major street frontage.
(c) Flags
(D
(2)
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.
(3) The maximum area for a corporate flag may not exceed 50 square feet
(d) Future Tenant Identification Signs
O)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(s)
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.
(e) Garage Sale Signs
(D
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
One sign per garage sale located on the same property that the garage sale is held shall be
permitted.
Maximum sign area shall be 4 square feet.
Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet, iffreestanding.
The sign may not be erected more than 5 days prior to the sale.
The s~gns 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) Helium Balloons
(D
(2)
(3)
(4)
No balloon shall be larger than three feet in diameter.
They shall not be higher than 10 feet from the ground.
They shall not be displayed for more than three consecutive days for each calendar month.
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 holiday characters and messages and which are intended to
create or enhance holiday character of an area commonly associated with national, state, local, or
religious holidays (and which do not reference or display services available or rendered, or goods
produced, sold or available for sale), may be displayed for a period not exceeding 45 consecutive
calendar days and a maximum of 60 cumulative days per calendar year.
(i)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(j)
(1)
(2)
(k)
0)
(2)
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O)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(m)
(1)
(2)
(n)
(~)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(o)
(1)
(2)
Incidental Signs, i.e., Name of Business, Telephone Numbers, Open, Close, Hours of
Operntion, Credit Cards, etc.
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.
Interior Signs
They shall be entirely located inside the building.
They shall not be closer than 18 inches to a window or door.
Memorial Signs on Tablets or Plaques
Maximum sign area shall be 4 square feet.
Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding.
Model Home Flags
Flag poles shall not exceed the zoning district height limits set forth in the Development
Code or 50 feet if no height limit is provided by the Development Code.
Maximum number shall not exceed 2 per each model home.
Shall be located on the model home lots, the parking lot, or the sales o~ce.
They may only identify the builder and the subdivision name.
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 include On-Site Subdivision Signs, refer to Section 17.28.130.
Name Plates and Street Address Signs
These signs are intended for 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, iffreestanding.
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.
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(3)
(4)
(5)
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.
(p) Public Convenience and Warning Signs
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Maximum sign area shall not exceed 3 square feet.
Maximum sign structure height shill not exceed 3 feet, iffreestanding.
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.
(q) Time and Temperature Signs
(2)
(3)
(4)
(s)
Maximum sign area shill be 16 square feet.
Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet, iffreestanding.
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 part of a permitted freestanding sign and
shall be counted as part of the permitted sign area of the freestanding sign.
(r) Vacancy/No Vacancy Signs or For Rent Signs
(1)
(2)
(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, iffreestanding.
Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage.
(s) 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) Political Signs in All Districts
(1)
(2)
Sign area shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet.
Sign structure height shall not exceed 6 feet measured from grade, iffreestanding.
(3)
(4)
(b)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(s)
(9)
(lo)
(11)
(12)
Illumination is not permitted.
They shall not be erected, placed, or maintained:
a,
Upon any private property without the consent of the owner, lessee, or person on
lawful possession of such property.
On any publicly owned building, structure, tree or shrub or upon any portion of a
public street or highway right of way.
More than 90 days prior to the scheduled election to which it pertains.
All signs shall be removed within 14 days a_tier 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.
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:
Thirty two (32) square feet for freestanding signs.
3 square feet for window signs.
The sign structure height for freestanding signs shall not exceed 8 feet measured from
grade.
Maximum number permitted is one sign per street frontage for each parcel or center.
Plus, one window sign is permitted per available suite. In addition, one fleeway oriented
sign is permitted per parcel or center with fleeway frontage.
They shall only be posted on private property.
They shall not be closer than 5 feet to property line or 17 feet from the face of the curb.
They shall be a minimum of 150 linear feet from all other freestanding signs including real
estate signs.
They shall not be located within 75 feet of an intersection or an access driveway except
that nothing in this Chapter shall preclude a parcel or center from having at least one
freestanding real estate sign.
The design shall comply with Figure 17.28 (a). 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.
Appropriate materials are wood, metal, and stucco. Other materials are subject to
Director approval.
Illumination shall not be permitted.
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)
(1)
(2)
(3)
On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, Open House, etc.) in
all Residential, Public Institutional and Open Space Districts.
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:
6 square feet in single family districts and multi family districts for 4 units or less.
32 square feet for complexes in multi family districts.
Sign structure height shall not exceed:
6 feet in single family districts.
8 feet in multi family residential districts.
(4) Property with existing residential units for sale, resale, lease or rent shall be permitted one
sign per street frontage.
(5) They shall only be posted on the subject private property.
(6) Open house signs shall only be displayed between the hours of S:00 am and dusk.
(7) For the standards for multi family For Rent Signs refer to Section 17.28.050 (r).
(8) The design of signs for multi family districts for complexes shall comply with Figure I.
Utilizing this design, signs shall be either two sided parallel or two sided triangular which
shall not to exceed 90 degree angle. The hack side of a triangular sign shall not be visible
from public right of way.
4'
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REAL ESTATE
8'
Address
Lease or Build
Leasing Agents
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
17.28.070 General Requirements for Permanent Signs
The following standards shall be followed by permanent signs to insure the quality of signage in
the City:
(a) Standards for Permanent Freestanding Signs
(1) Location
g.
All freestanding signs shall be setback at least 5 feet from the fight of way or
properly line or 17 feet from the face of the curb.
All freestanding signs shall be located outside the site visibility area as defined by
Section 17.06.050 (1) of the Development Code.
All freestanding 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.
The Director shall have the authority to reduce the distance requirements in
subparagraphs e. and f. by 20% in case of unusual circumstances such as presence
of driveways, landscaping, utility poles, etc.
(2) Number
Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed including all wall mounted, freestanding
signs and any freeway signs (if any permitted).
(3) Height
Sign structure height is measured from the extreme top portion of a freestanding
sign to the sidewalk, if there is no sidewalk the elevation of the finished surface of
the road shall be used.
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.
Berming height shall be measured from the lowest portion of the base of the sign
structure to the sidewalk elevation.
To determine the maximum permissible height for freeway signs a flag test shall be
performed. The flag test determines this maximum permissible height by ensuring
the visibility of this sign from 3/10 mile before approaching the off-ramps on both
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directions of the freeway from the right lane.
(4) Design
Except for the changeable portions of movie signs for theaters and changeable
portions of price signs for gas stations, which may use plastic backgrounds, the use
of can-type box signs with plastic panels or background are prohibited for tenant
and building identification signs. Sign panels or background shall be ofrnaterial
commonly used in the buildings or the center. Logo boxes are not subject to this
requirement.
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 the Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance;
however, internal illumination of the individual letters are only permitted if reverse
channel lettering is used.
Multi tenant signs shall be uniform in background color for all tenants.
All freestanding signs shall be limited in size to the width of the architectural
features of the sign.
All freestanding signs shall use architectural elements at the top, base, and sides of
the signs.
If a tenant, building, or center identification sign is proposed within 75 feet of a
major intersection, it shall incorporate, or be located as part of a community
feature (i.e. water features, public art, unique landscape designs, public spaces).
Sign colors 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.
Center identification signs shall be incorporated into the entry statement
architecture and landscaping area.
(5) 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.
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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. The
landscaping shall be planted and replanted seasonally to maintain year round color
by the owners of the signs or entities responsible for the maintenance of the signs.
(6) Addresses
All fleestanding signs, except those oriented toward the freeway, shall include the street
address(es) or range(s) for the businesses or centers assigned by the Building Official. The
address shall not be counted in the total permitted sign area.
(7) Illumination
a. Illumination for tenant or building identification signs may be internal or external.
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 the Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance. External
illumination shall not be used for multi tenant signs.
b. Illumination for center identification signs may be internal or external:
When internally illuminated, only reverse channel lettering is acceptable.
For freeway oriented center identification signs conventional channel
lettering is acceptable.
When extemally illuminated signs are used, only flood lighting is acceptable
if consistent with the Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance.
(8) Width
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 shall the width of a sign structure
exceed the width calculated by the sign width coefficiem.
Table 17.28 (b)
Sign Width Coefficient
Sign Structure Height in Feet
0-6
Sign Width Coefficient
2.0
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6.1-12 1.0
12.1-15 0.8
15.1-25 0.6
25.1-40 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).
(b)
Standards for Permanent Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with Two (2) Stories or
Less
(1) Location
Each business shall only install a wall sign on the outer walls of their suite.
Signs shall not extend above the Pave line.
(2) Number
For multi tenant buildings, only major tenant within the suite is permitted to have a
wall sign. Sub-lpasing tenants are not permitted to have wall signs.
Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed including all wall mounted
business identification signs, freestanding signs, and freeway signs (if any
permitted).
(3) Area
For businesses with more than one permitted 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.
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.
(4) Letter Height
Minimum letter height shall be 8 inches. For wall signs in two lines the second line may have a
rnihimum letter height of 6 inches.
(5) Design
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A diversity of letter types and colors shall be encouraged for wail signs within
centers to create interest.
The use of graphics consistent with the nature of the product to be advertised shail
be encouraged, i.e., hammer symbol for a hardware store, mortar and pestle for a
drug store.
Sign colors shall be selected that provide a significant contrast between the
background colors and the letters.
(6) Illumination
a. Internai illumination for wail signs is acceptable in the following forms:
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.
b. External illumination is not permitted unless approved through a sign program.
17.28.080 Sign Programs
(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. 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.
(b) Sign Program Required
In accordance with Section 17.28.030, Sign Permits, all signs shail require a sign permit (except
for signs exempt f~om obtaining permits in accordance with Section 17.28.050, Exempt Signs).
In new developments where any of the following circumstances exist, a sign program in
accordance with this section shall also be concurrently filed and approved with the Development
Plan:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(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 wail signs on structures or buildings over two (2) stories in height are proposed
in a development; or,
Whenever the development contains a historic structure.
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(c) Findings
The following findings shall be made by the approval body prior to approving a sign program:
(1) The proposed signs enhance the development, are in harmony with, and visually related to:
b,
All of the signs included in the sign program. This shall be accomplished by
incorporating several common design elements such as materials, letter style,
colors, illumination, sign type, or sign shape;
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;
(2)
The sign program accommodates future revisions which may be required due to changes
in building tenants; and,
(3)
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 Chapter.
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RESIDENTIAL SIGNS
17.28.100 Signs in Residential Districts
All uses within Residential Districts must comply with the standards contained in Section
17.28.070, General Requirements and Sections 17.28.100 through 17.28.199.
17.28.110
Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential
Districts
(a)
Wall mounted business or institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and
Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts
(1) Maximum number permitted shall be one per frontage.
(2) Maximum permitted sign area is ¼ square feet for each lineal feet of building fromage;
however, it shall not exceed 50 square feet.
(3) Illumination may be permitted if it is determined by the Director that it does not adversely
impact the surrounding residential uses.
(b)
Freestanding Business or Institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and
Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts
(1)
(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 shall be:
(1)
(2)
20 square feet for neighborhood identification signs
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)
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.
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(g) Sign background shall be of materials used in the subdMsion or project.
(h) Illumination shall only be external flood light when consistent with the Palomar Light
Pollution Ordinance, or internal reverse channel letters.
17.28.130 Subdivision Signs
(a) Maximum number of signs shall be:
0)
(2)
One per subdivision if5 acres or less.
Two per subdivision if more than 5 acres.
Shall not exceed one sign per street frontage.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
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 entitled to its own subdivision sign(s) located within the
property they own.
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COMMERCIAL SIGNS
17.28.200 Signs in Commercial Districts
All uses within Commercial Districts must comply with the sign standards for Commercial
Districts contained in Sections 17.28.200 through 17.28.299 and with the standards contained in
Section 17.28.070, General Requirements.. In addition, office buildings in commercial districts
must comply with the standards for Office District contained in Section 17.28.300 through
17.28.399.
17.28.210 Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts
Freeway oriented signs are only permitted 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 touristIretail attractions which occupy an
entire parcel with freeway frontage are permitted 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 freeway
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 exceed 40 feet in height.
A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs
shall not be allowed.
(b)
Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) Individual suites for multi tenant buildings shall not be permitted to have freeway oriented
wall mounted signs.
(4) These signs are encouraged on architectural elements to allow visibility for the signs that
are blocked by other buildings.
17.28.220 Requirements for Freestanding Shopping Center Identification Signs in
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Commercial Districts
Freestanding shopping center idemi~cation signs are intended to identify shopping centers.
Different standards have been included for shopping centers with 7 acres or less and more than 7
acres.
(a)
Two signs per major entrance shall be permitted and one additional sign shall be permitted
at each major intersection.
(b) Maximum sign area shall be:
O)
(2)
20 square feet per sign face for centers 7 acres or less
30 square feet per sign face for centers more than 7 acres
(c) Maximum sign structure height shall be
(D
(2)
4 feet for centers 7 acres or less.
6 feet for centers more than 7 acres.
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 single tenant or multi tenant identification
signs. Maximum number offreestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant sign) is
one sign per 300 lineal feet of total street frontage for the center. At least half of the tenant
identification signs shall be single 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 idenfffy three major tenants as
identified by the center.
(D
(2)
(3)
(4)
(s)
Maximum sign area shall be 90 square feet.
Maximum sign structure height shall be 12 feet.
A maximum of three (3) tenants shall be allowed for each multi tenant sign.
Each center shall be allowed at least one multi tenant sign.
If the center has more than one street frontage, one multi tenant sign per street frontage
shall be allowed.
(b)
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.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
The maximum number of signs for single tenants not located in a center shall be one sign
per tenant.
Theater and gas station signs are counted as single tenant signs in the formula calculations
for determining the maximum number of permitted tenant signs for a center. These signs
shall meet all the requirements for single tenant signs except for size and height
requirements as specified in Subsection (3) a. and b. below.
The maximum area for all single tenant identification signs or building identification signs
shall be 25 square feet, except that:
Maximum area for theater signs shall be 150 square feet which may include the
area for identification of all the shows and the theater name.
Maximum area for service stations shall be 50 square feet which may include the
area for all fuel types, prices, and the service station name.
(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.
If the frontage of a center is less than 300 feet, no single tenant identification is permitted.
Automotive service stations shall be allowed one price sign per ~'ontage to include all fuel
types and/or prices.
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)
(b)
(c)
Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per frontage for each tenant.
Maximum area of signs shall be 1 square foot of sign area per lineal foot of building
frontage.
Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identification signs are
permitted on the building.
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
3 Stories or more. This type of signage is usually used by the primary tenant in an office building.
(D
(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.
The elevation plans for the Development Plan shall show the locations and
dimensions of the signs.
(4) Design Requirements
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 placement area, the sign
copy shall:
Occupy no more than sixty (60) percent of the height of the sign placement
area; and,
No more than eighty (80) percent of the width of the sign placement area;
and,
No part of the sign can be located within the extreme left or fight ten (10)
percent of the width of the sign placement 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 cave line.
In conventional designs with articulated roofs, signs shall be integrated visually
with the architectural features such as windows, projections, and articulating
elements.
(b)
Requirements for Wall Mounted Secondary Tenant Business Identification Signs for
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 shah 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-story
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:
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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.
(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
(Section 17.28.240) shall apply.
(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)
The Recommended sign area, maximum letter and symbol height for building
Identification signs for buildings 3 stories or higher is summarized in Table 17.28 (e).
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 is summarized in Table 17.28 (f).
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Table 17.28 (0
Area, Maximum Letter, and Symbol Height for Secondary Tenant Signs for Buildings 3
Stories or Higher
Number of
Building Stories
Maximum
Letter Height
Maximum Symbol
Height
Square Footage Area of
Sign Per Elevation
3 -4 10" 16" 30
5 - 6 12" 19" 35
7 + 14" 22" 40
17.28.260 Requirements for Special Signs in Commercial Districts
The following provides standards for special signs in Commercial Districts.
(a) Miscellaneous Service Station Signs
(1) Special Service Signs on Pump Islands
They shall be illuminated only by the canopy lighting.
(2) Logo Boxes on Canopies
Two logo boxes located on the canopy shall be allowed per gas station. Each logo box shall not
exceed 4 square feet.
(b) Fast Food Menu Signs
(1) Maximum number of signs shall be 2 signs per tenant.
(2) Maximum area shall be 32 square feet per sign.
(3) Maximum structure height shall be 6 feet.
(4) They may be internally illuminated.
(5) They may utilize changeable copy.
(c) Institutional Uses
(1) Maximum number of signs shall be one freestanding or one wall sign per street frontage.
(2) The standards for freestanding single tenant and wall mounted business identification signs
in Sections 17.28.230 (b) and 17.28.240, respectively shall be followed.
17.28.265 Requirements for Projecting Signs in Commercial Districts
Projecting signs are an alternative form of signage for identification of businesses if uniformly
used in a shopping centers and approved through a sign program.
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(a) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per tenant.
(b) Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet.
(c) Maximum height of signs shall not exceed 20 feet or extend above the cave line,
whichever is less.
(d) Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet.
(e) Projection shall be a maximum of 4 feet and shall not encroach into the public right of
way.
(f) Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building.
17.28.270 Requirements for Under Canopy Signs in Commercial Districts
Under canopy signs are primarily pedestrian oriented and provide additional identification for
businesses in commercial centers.
(a) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per customer entrance.
(b) Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet.
(c) Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 fee~.
(d) Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building.
(e) They shall be illuminated only with the lighting from the canopy.
17.28.275 Requirements for Awning Signs in Commercial Districts
Awning signs are intended to provide identification to individual businesses, and can be pedestrian
or automobile oriented. They are only permitted for a shopping center if uniformly used in the
shopping center or for a single tenant if the tenant is occupying an entire site and is not located in
a shopping center.
(a) No maximum number of signs is established.
(b) The area of the sign shall not exceed 75% of the area of the awning that the sign is placed
on.
(c) Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet.
(d) Projection shall not extend into the public right of way; otherwise an encroachment permit
shall be obtained from Public Works Department.
(e) 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).
(f) 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.
(g) Awning signs shall be located on the bottom 12 inch of the flap (valance) or to end panels
of angled, curved, or box awnings.
(h) Awnings signs shall be placed only on the bottom 12 inch of the awning and letter height
shall not exceed 8 inches.
17.28.280 On-Site Directional and Directory Signs in Commercial Districts
The purpose of directory and directional signs are to guide the movement of vehicles and
pedestrians once they are on the site or center. They are not intended to advertise the tenants or
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products.
(a) Requirements for Pedestrian On-Site Directory 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.
(D
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(d)
Maximum number of signs shall be one per multi tenant building per fromage.
Maximum area of signs shall be 30 square feet.
Maximum height of sign shall be 7 feet, iffre~standing.
They shall be located in pedestrian activity and movement areas.
They shall contain only the name and address oftha activities/businesses on-site.
They may be illuminated.
(b)
Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Individual Sites in
Commercial Districts
These signs are intended to provide direction to automobiles to the different areas of the site,
once they have arrived at the site the signs are located on.
O)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(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 Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Centers in
Commercial Districts
These signs are intended to provide directions to automobiles to the different businesses on the
site.
(D
(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 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.
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OFFICE SIGNS
17.28.300 Signs in Professional Office District
All uses within the Professional Office District must comply with the standards for set forth in
Sections 17.28.300 through 17.28.399, as well as with the standards contained in Section
17.28,070, General Requirements. Wall mounted business identification signs for retail uses on
the first floor of an office building with exterior entrances which must also comply with the
standards for Commercial Districts contained in Section 17.28.240. If retail uses have interior
entrances only, no wall mounted business identification signs are permitted. All signs within the
Professional Office District must also comply with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070,
General Requirements.
17.28.310 Sign Types Prohibited in Office Districts
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Freeway Oriented Signs
Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification
Projecting Signs
Under Canopy Signs
Awning Signs
17.28.320
Sign Types Permitted in the Office District with the Same Standards as
Commercial Districts
(a)
(b)
Requirements for wall mounted signs for buildings with 3 stories or more are same as
Section 17.28.250.
Requirements for on-site directional and directory signs are same as Section 17.28.280
(a), (b), and (c).
17.28.330
Requirements for Freestanding Office Center Identification Signs in
Professional Office District
Freestanding office center identification signs are intended to identify office centers.
(a) Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance plus, one additional at each
major intersection.
(b) Maximum sign area shall be 30 square feet.
(c) Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet.
17.28.340
Requirements for Freestanding Tenant or Building 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.
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(a)
(c)
(d)
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.
17.28.350
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)
(b)
(C)
(d)
(e)
Maximum number of signs shall be one sign per frontage for each tenant.
Maximum area of signs shall not exceed ~ 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.
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INDUSTRIAL SIGNS
17.28.400 Signs in Industrial Districts
All uses within Industrial Districts must comply with the standards for Industrial Districts
contained in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28.499, and with the standards contained in Section
17.28.070, General Requirements. Office buildings must comply with the standards for
Commercial District contained in Section 17.28.250. All signs within the Industrial Districts must
comply with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070, General Requirements.
17.28.410 Sign Types Prohibited in Industrial Districts
The following sign types are prohibked in the Industrial Districts.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Freeway Oriented Signs
Freestanding Off-Site Center Identification Signs for Centers Larger Than 60 Acres
Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification Signs
Projecting Signs
Under Canopy
Awning Signs
17.28.420 Sign Types Permitted in Industrial Districts
In addition to the signs otherwise permitted by this chapter for Industrial Districts, the following
sign types are permitted in these Districts provided that they meet the following specified
standards.
(a)
(b)
Wall mounted signs for buildings with 3 stories or more shall comply with the provisions
of Section 17.28.250.
On-site directory signs, on-site directional signs for individual sites, and on-site directional
signs for centers shall comply with the provisions of Sections 17.28.280 (a), (b), and (c),
respectively.
17.28.430
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.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance plus, one additional per major
intersection.
Maximum signs area shall be 30 square feet.
Maximum sign strumre height shall be 6 feet.
17.28.440 Requirements for Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial
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Districts
Fre6standing 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.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Maximum number of signs shall be one per street frontage plus, one additional per major
intersection.
Maximum sign area shall be 20 square feet.
Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet.
No more than one tenant shall be identified.
17.28.450
Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs
for Buildings with 2 Stories or Less in Industrial Districts
Wall mounted business or building identification signs are intended to provide identification for
individual businesses in single or multi-tenant industrial buildings.
(a)
(c)
Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per frontage for each tenant.
Maximum sign area shall not exceed ~/~ square feet per lineal feet of building frontage.
Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are permitted.
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17.28.600 Temporary Business Advertising Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial
Districts
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to set standards for temporary business advertising signs
(Commercial, Professional Office, and Industrial) in the City. Temporary business advertising
signs include promotional signs, grand opening signs, interim signs, special event signs, and other
signs made up of temporary materials or used in a temporary fashion.
(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 a~tached, 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
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.
Maximum area shall be 100 square feet.
The vertical dimension of the sign shall not exceed 5 feet. Shall not exceed the top
of the cave 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
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.
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 shall 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:
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2.
3.
4.
The public's view of another business or activity.
The public's view of the signage for another business or activity.
The view or visibility of the operator of any motor vehicle.
The movement of any pedestrian or motor vehicle.
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 percem
(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, beating the words "Grand
Opening", or some similar message to announce the opening of a new business.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(,4)
(6)
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.
Maximum area shall not exceed 60 square feet.
The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet. They shall not exceed the top of the cave
line or parapet wall.
They shall be attached to the building where the use or activity is located.
The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the business or
store frontage, whichever is smaller.
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 signs are temporary business advertising signs intended to provide interim signage while
the permanent signage is being fabricated, repaired, or prepared for installation.
(1) The maximum number of signs shall be the same number of permanent signs permitted by
this Chapter.
(2) They shall be the same as the size of permanent signs permitted by this Chapter.
(3) They may contain only the business name and appropriate logo. They shall be attached to
the building where the use or activity is located.
(4) They may be allowed for any period up to ninety (90) days. The Director may allow one
time extension, for any period up to thirty (30) days, with good cause. It is the
responsibility for the proponent of the extension to justify why the extension is
appropriate.
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(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, 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, whichever 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 Paces
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.
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17.28.700 Requirements for Temporary Ambient Air Balloons in Commercial, Office,
and Industrial Districts
A temporary ambient balloon is a sign which is a temporary structure supported by forced cold air
(non-helium), constructed of fabric materials, and affixed to the ground or roof top using steel
cable anchoring systems. These signs are intended to provide additional exposure to the
businesses in the City provided certain restrictions are met.
(a)
The maximum number ofbailoons shall not exceed three (3) on any one site during any
time period specified in Section 17.28.700 (1) Co).
(1) A site shall be defined as the following:
One or more contiguous legal parcels of land where an individual building or an
integrated building development has been approved; or
A building that contains two or more separate independently owned or operated
commercial, office, or industrial businesses.
CO) The maximum display time shall not exceed a total of fifteen (15) calendar days within any
ninety (90) calendar day period. In lien 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.
(c) Spacing shall be a minimum of three hundred fifty (350') feet between the balloons.
(d) The requirements for maximum allowable three (3) signs on any one site and minimum
three hundred fifty (3509 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.
(e) The maximum cross section of the balloon shall not exceed 1500 square feet.
(f) The maximum height shall not exceed thirty (30) feet, as measured from the point of
anchor to the highest portion of the balloon.
(g) They may be illuminated at night using electrical lighting systems.
(h) Balloons shall be ground mounted or roof mounted using steel cable anchoring systems.
(i) Balloons shall be tethered and not be free-fioating nor constructed in a shape different
~'om 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 orblimps or cartoon
characters shall not be permitted.
(j) All such signs shall be removed no later than the last day permitted in the approved
application.
(k) No temporary ambient air balloon or similar inflatable shall be erected, placed or
maintained so that it does any of the following:
(1) Mars, defaces, disfigures or damages any public building, structure or other property; or
(2) Endangers the safety of person or property.
17.28.800 Kiosk Signs in all Districts
(a) Purpose
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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. Directional kiosk signs, including
travel direction signs, other than those on-site, are prohibited except as provided in this Section.
(b) Authority
This section is adopted pursuant to the State Planning, Zoning, and Development Law, Business
and Professions Code, Section 52301 and Streets and Highways Code, Section 1460.
(c) Authority to Grant License
The City Council may, by duly executed license agreement, grant to a qualified person the
exclusive right to design, erect and maintain directionai 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 (hereinat~er referred to as "SubdMder") on a first-come, first-service basis. No sign
panels shall be granted to any subdivider for a period of excess of two years. However, a
subdivider who is soliciting sales of more than two subdivisions within a single planned
community or a specific plan area shall not be subject to the two-year limitation during such
solicitation. Licensee(s) shall maintain a separate waiting list for each sign structure.
Alternatively, a subdivider may apply to licensee for a sign panel program consisting of a single
sign panel on each of a series of sign structures as needed to guide prospective purchasers to his
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.
(e) General Requirements
(D
(2)
(3)
(4)
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.
Maximum height shall not exceed 12 feet.
Directional signs shall not obstruct the use of sidewalks, walkways, bike and hiking trails;
shall not obstruct the visibility of vehicles, pedestrians or traffic control signs; shall, where
feasible, be combined with advance street name signs; shall not be installed in the
immediate vicinity of street intersection; and shall be limited to not more than three (3)
structures between street intersections,
Sign structures shall be ladder type with individual sign panels of uniform design and color
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(5)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(lo)
(11)
(12)
throughout the City limits.
The width of sign structures and sign panels shall not exceed 5 feet.
Sign panels shall not be illuminated.
Sign structure installations shall include "break away" design features where required in
right-of-way areas.
No signs, pennants, flags, other devices for visual attention or other appurtenances shall be
placed on the directional signs.
The sign panel lettering for tract identification shall be uniform.
All signs erected on private property must have written consent from the property owner
with the City to have a fight to enter properly to remove any signs not in conformance.
All signs within the public fight-of-way must have an encroachment permit.
The licensee or holder of an encroachment permit shall hold the City, and its officers and
employees, harmless of all costs, claims, and damages levied against them, and the license
or encroachment permit shall so provide.
17.28.900 Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties
(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 a_-Qer 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.
(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 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 (6), Billing.
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(3) Emergency Removal
Where the Building Official determines that the sign in question poses an imminent safety
hazard or dangerous condition, such sign may be removed immediately and 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 sip will 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 after 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 lawful possession of the property on which
the property is located and shall be billed in accordance with Section 17.28.900 (e),
Billing.
(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 Secretary 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.
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 Official 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)
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
bill 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 administering the billing procedure. The bill shall describe the
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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 afrer the bill is mailed.
(2) Every person billed may request a hearing with the Building Official. Following the
hearing, the Building Official 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 adjustmere. 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.
(3) Any person, who falls to pay the billed amount, shall also be liable for expenses incurred
by the City in collecting the debt, including the cost of paying City employees or other
persons engaged in the debt collection.
(4) In the event of a civil action involving any person for violation of any of the provisions of
this chapter, the fact that the sign contains the name of such person shall constitute prima
facie evidence that the person posted or erected, or caused to be posted or erected, such
sign. For the purposes of this Section person refers to any person, firm or corporation, or
the chairman, president or other head of any committee or organization.
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 following circumstances:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Where a sign is not kept in a good condkion, 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 structure.
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 permit for a temporary sign has expired and the sign has not been removed
within one day from the date of expiration.
Where the sign concerns a specific event and five (5) days have elapsed since the
occurrence of the event.
17.28.920 Maintenance Responsibility of Signs
(a)
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. 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.
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(b)
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.
(c)
CC & Rs or other acceptable maintenance mechanism shall be established for centers with
center identification signs, multi tenant signs, single tenant identification signs, etcetera. in
order to identify the responsible party for appropriate maintenance of the signs in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
17.28.940 Removal of Illegal or Abandoned Signs
(a) Inventory
Within 120 days from the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the Director shall cause to
commence an inventory of all on-premise signs within the City to identify those which are illegal
or abandoned. This inventory shall be completed in a timely manner. 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.
The City Council may by Resolution and at their sole discretion recoup the actual cost of
conducting the inventory in the manner authorized by Section 5491.2 of the Business and
Professions Code.
(b) Public Hearing
After the completion of the inventory required by Section 17.28.930 (a) , Inventory of Signs, the
City shall conduct a public hearing with an opportunity for public comments. At the conclusion of
this public hearing, the City must consider whether there is a need for the adopted ordinance to
take effect.
(c) Delayed Effective Date of Certain Provisions of this Chapter
Certain portions of this Chapter will not take effect pending the completion of the inventory and
holding ofpublic hearing for the necessity ofthe adoption ofthis Chapter. Theseprovisions
include:
(1)
The amortization schedule included in Section 17.28.960 (c) (2) shall not expire until at
least six (6) months after the public heating date on which the City determines the
necessity for adoption of this Chapter.
(2)
The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to a change of copy, change of color,
maintenance, or repair made to a sign which conformed to the prior ordinance unless those
changes, maintenance, or repairs involve a change in location or structure of the sign.
(d) Abatement
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No later than 30 days a_~er the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the City shall commence
issuance of Notices of Violations for illegal and abandoned signs 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 fights.
(b) Continued Use of Non-Conforming Signs
A non-conforming sign may be continued to be used for the ly~riod specified in Section 17.28.960
(c), and shall be properly maintained in accordance with Section 17.28.900 (g), Maintenance
Kesponsibility of Signs, but may not be:
(1) Changed to another non-conforming sign
(2) Improved or structurally altered so as to extend its useful life
(3) Expanded
(4) Reestablished after discontinuance for 90 days or more
(5) Reestablished after damage or destruction or more than 50 percent of its value
(6) Moved or relocated.
(c) Removal of Non-Conforming Signs
(1)
(2)
Non-conforming signs which may be abated 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)
months after the effective date of the Ordinance adding this section to the Development
Code, unless such period is extended by the Planning Commission for good cause shown.
Sections 5497 and 5498 refer to unpermitted signs, abandoned signs, signs that are more
than 50% destroyed, remodeling and relocating of non.conforming signs, temporary signs,
and hazardous signs. 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 mall center identification sign including 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
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conformance with the requirements oftMs 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
adding the following approval categories:
ADDroYal
Sign Permits
Sign Programs (Approved by the
body approving the
Development Plan)
Modification to Sign Programs
Administrative
Annroval
X
X
Planning I
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 standards within Chapter 17.28."
Section 4. Section 17.03.090 (b) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby
amended by adding the following:
"(2) Actions by the Director of planning on the approval of sign permits."
Section 5. Chapter 17.30 of the Development Code is hereby adopted to read as
follows:
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"Chapter 17.30
Commercial and Non-Commercial Off-Premise Signs in All Districts
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the development standards for the installation and
maintenance of commercial and non-commercial off-premise signs within the City, 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 approved.
(c) Exemptions from Prohibitions
The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any application for:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Kiosk Signs, as defined in Section 17.28.800 of the Temecula Development Code.
Signs permitted pursuant to Chapter 17.28 of the Temecula Development Code.
Non-commercial off-premises advertising structures and signs, subject to the following
design and performance standards:
d,
The maximum area of the sign board shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet.
The maximum number of sign boards per parcel shall be one.
The maximum height of a Found-mounted sign including supporting strumre
shall not exceed six (6) feet.
They shall not be illuminated.
(d) Non-conforming Off-Premise Signs
All off-premise signs, 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."
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Section 6. Section 1734.010(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby
amended by deleting the definition for "Alteration", "Sign", and "Outdoor Advertising Structure"
and adding the following definitions:
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"A-Frame Sign
Alteration
Ambient Air
Balloons
Animated
Sign
Architectural
Elements
Attached
Temporary Sign
Auto Mall
Center
Identification
Sign
Awning Sign
Banner, Flag,
Pennant
Building
Official
Building
Frontage
A portable temporary advertising device which is commonly in the shape
of an 'A', or some variation thereof, is located on the ground, is easily
moveable, and is usually two-sided.
Any change or rearrangement in the supporting members of an existing
building such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders, or interior partitions,
as well as any change in doors or windows, or any enlargemere to or
diminution of a building or structure, whether horizontally or vertically, or the
moving ofabuilding or structure fom one location to another. Alteration for
signs include any change of face, color, material, size, shape, illumination,
position, location, construction, or support of any sign or advertising device.
Ambient air balloons mean a balloon, supported by forced air (non-helium),
constructed of fabric materials, affixed to the ground or roof top using steel
cable anchoring systems, and o~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 attached only to the permanent building where the business activity is
conducted.
The existing fleeway oriented auto mall center identification sign including the
electronic message board, located on 2663 1 Ynez Road.
A painted or silkscreened, non-electric sign attached to an awning or canopy
attached to the exterior of a building.
Any bunting plastic, paper, or similar material used for advertising purposes
that is attached to any structure, staff, pole, line, framing, vehicles or any
other similar object.
The Building Official of the City of Temecula or the authorized representative.
The length of the building elevation(s) which fonts on a public street, public
parking lot, or major pedestrian walkway.
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Business Center
Can Sign
Center
Identification
Sign
Channel
Letters
Commercial
Districts
Commercial
Off-Premise Sign
Corporate Flag
Director
Community
Feature
Community/
Neighborhood
Identification
Sign
Construction,
Contractor,
Financing, or
Remodeling Sign
See Shopping Center
Sometimes referred to as cabinet signs, a sign that is shaped like a box to
enclose the source of illumination (internally illuminated) so that the light
shines through the translucent portions of the signs copy panel(s). Logo
boxes are not considered can signs.
A sign that identifies the name of a center and is located at a center
entrance.
Individual three dimensional letters or figures that are affixed to a building or
a fleestanding sign structure.
Commercial districts include Neighborhood, Community, Highway/Tourist,
and Service Commercial zoning designations or their equivalent Specific Plan
zoning designation.
Means any sign structure advertising an establishment, merchandise, or
entertainment, which is not sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished at the
property on which the sign is located. 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.
A community identification sign identifies the name and/or logo of a specific
plan. A neighborhood identification sign identifies the name and/or logo of
a subdivision, mobile home park, or multi family complex.
Temporary signs which states the name of the individual(s) and/or firms
connected with the construction or financing of a project.
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Customer
Entrance
An entrance used by customers and patrons excluding loading entrances.
Day-Glow Colors Bright ~orescent appeadng colors.
Decorative Flag
A flag or banner attached to light poles or other objects in a shopping center
that provides a festive atmosphere to the center by colors, graphics, etc. and
does not provide advertising space.
Detached
Temporary Sign
Detached temporary sign means a temporaxy sign which is partially
attached to a permanent building, or is attached to a temporary structure
such as a pole or pipe, or any combination of the above. Detached
temporary signs do not include portable or vehicle mounted signs.
Directional
Kiosk Sign
Means a free standing, multiple-sided, sign structure whose main purpose is
to display signs or information.
Durable
Material
Materials used in the construction of permanent signs. For the purpose of this
definition, canvass is not considered a durable materials for signage.
Eave Line
Part of the roof which projects over or meets the wall.
Employment
Opportunity Sign
A sign that advertises the availability of an employment position within
commercial, industrial, office, or residential districts where non-residentiai
uses are permitted.
Flashing Sign
Any sign, except time and temperature displays that do not include
advertising which contains or is illuminated by lights which are intermittently
on and off, which change intensity or color, or which create the illusion of
motion in any manner, including animated signs which manifest a physical
movement or rotation in one or more planes or the optical illusion of action
or motion.
For Rent Signs
Permanent signs in multi family complexes to identify availability of rental
units.
Freestanding
Sign
A sign permanently supported by one or more uprights, braces, poles, or other
similar strucmrai components, and attached to the ground or foundation set
in the ground.
Freeway Frontage A parcel or building abutting an interstate freeway.
Freeway Oriented A sign located on the same parcel that identifies a business on the property
Sign and has freeway frontage.
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Frontage
Future Tenant
Identification
Sign
Incidental
Sign
Industrial
Districts
Interior Sign
Logo
Major Entrance
Major Street or
Intersection
Memorial Sign
Menu Sign
Monument Sign
Moving Sign
Non-Commercial
Off-Premise Sign
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., narae of business, telephone numbers,
open, closed, hours of operation, credit cards, etcetera. )
Industrial districts include Business Park and Light Industrial Zoning Districts
or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation.
A sign inside any business that is not intended to be seen from outside the
building in which the business is located.
A trademark or symbol used to identify a business.
An entrance to a shopping, office, or business 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 intersection of two meets which have an ukimate General Plan or
Specific Plan right-of-way of 78 feet or more.
Signs usually located on tablets, plaques, or are cut into the facade of the
building. They can include religious symbols, the names of the building or
site, dates of erection, and other important historical facts.
A sign located adjacent to a drive-through lane of a fast food service facility,
which lists the products available and the prices, and is designed to be read by
the occupant of a vehicle.
A freestanding low profile sign supported by a solid base (as opposed to poles
or open braces).
A sign whose entirety or components rotate or move in any manner to attract
attention.
Any sign exhibiting non-commercial speech or message; signage unrelated to
the buying or selling of commodities or services.
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Office Building
Office Center
Office District
Off-Premise Sign
On-Premise Sign
Open Space
District
Permanent Sign
Pole Sign
Political Sign
Portable Sign
Projecting Sign
A building whose primmy function is to provide office space for professional,
medical, and adminish~tive 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 or any
equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation..
Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or
events at a location other than that upon which the sign is located.
Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or
events at a location upon which the sign is located.
Open Space district refers to the Open Space, Public Park and Recreation, and
Conservation zoning designations or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning
designation.
A sign entirely constructed of durable materials and intended to exist for the
duration of the time that the use or the occupant is located on the premises.
A high profile sign supported by one or more poles or similar structures and
is permanently attached directly into or upon the ground.
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 ballot 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 ~'om 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, any sign pertaining to
the conduct ofa gnvemment in general, and any non-commercial off-premise
sign.
A sign that is not attached to a building or smaeture, vehicle or trailer.
Examples of portable signs include, but are not limited to: A-Frames and
T-Frames.
A horizontally extending sign which protrudes ~'om a building or structure
below the parapet wall or cave line.
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Public
Convenience and
Warning Sign
Pylon Sign
Residential
District
Roof Sign
Secondary
Tenant
Sign
Sign Area
Sign Copy
An on-premise sign that contains words such as Entrance, Enter, In, Out,
Restrooms, No Parking, or other similar words, and/or contains arrows or
characters indicating traffic directions. Temporary Real Estate signs are not
included in this group of signs.
A high profile sign having a solid base and permanently attached directly into
or upon the ground.
Residential districts include ITdlside, Very Low, Low, Low Medium, Medium,
and High Density Residential zoning designations or any equivalent Specific
Plan zoning designation.
A sign, together with all its parts and supports, which is erected, constructed,
placed on or above, or extends above the roof or above the top of the parapet
wail of a building.
A. tenant 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, idea, event or location by any means, including words,
letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected
images.
Sign area for all signs, except multi-tenant signs, is computed by including the
entire area within a single, continuous, rectilinear perimeter of not more than
eight straight lines, enclosing the extreme edge of the writing, representation,
emblem, or other display. It does not generally 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 total sign area shall include the area which
surrounds the lettering and the logos for all tenants (i.e., sign area for each
tenant is not computed individually).
Any words, letters, numbers, figures, characters, designs, or other symbolic
representations incorporated into a sign.
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Sign Structure
Height
Sign Placement
Area
Street Frontage
Subdivision Sign
Temporary
Business
Advertising Sign
Temporary Sign
Tenant
Identification
Sign
The greatest vertical distance measured from the finished grade to the
uppermost pan of the sign.
The surface of the building which the sign is placed on.
A parcel or building which from 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.
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.
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Time and
Temperature
Sign
An electronically controlled changeable copy sign which conveys only
information such as time, date, temperature, or atmospheric conditions, where
different alternating copy changes are shown on the same copy area. Each
message remains displayed for a specific minimum period of time with a total
blackout between message changes. The copy shall not travel in any
direction. Time and temperature signs shall be included in the permitted wall
or freestanding sign area and shall not include any advertising.
Under Canopy
Sign
A sign which is perpendicular to and suspended below the ceiling or roof of
a canopy or permanent awning.
Vacancy Sign
They are used for motels, hotels, and other similar uses to identify the
availability of rooms.
Wall Mounted
Sign
A permanent sign mounted on the wall of a building.
Window Sign
Window 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."
Section 7. Article XIX of Ordinance 348, Advertising Regulations, Ordinances 91-
26, Amhient Balloons, Ordinances 92-16, 93-12, 94-23, Temporary Signs, Ordinance 93-09,
Outdoor Advertising Displays, Ordinance 91-40 Directional Signs, and Section 6 of Ordinance
593 are hereby repealed.
Section 8. l:.nvironmental Corrtpliance. The City Council hereby determines that
the provisions of this Ordinance would have no effect on the environment and are therefore
exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section
15061 (13) (3). This section indicates that CEQA applies only to projects which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It also states, that where it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to the provisions of CEQA.
Section 9. 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.
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Section 10. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of ,
1996.
Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor
ATIEST:
June S. Greek, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Peter M. Thorson, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)
CITY OF TEMECULA)
I, Iune 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:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
June S. Greek, City Clerk
R:XNAASEHS~SION'.DRAFTI6.ORD 2/19/97
ATTACHMENT NO. 2
VARIOUS CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE SIGN ORDINANCE
IERRAION
RO. Box 2159 Escondido, California 92033-2159
Gary Thornhill
Director of Planning
City of Temecula
43174 Business Park Drive
Femecula, CA 92590
Telephone: (619) 489-0123
FAX: (619) 489-5845
270 West Second Avenue, Suite B, Escom:lido, Calibrnia 92025
~ OCT ~, 1996 i October 15, 1996
RE: PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE REVISION
Dear Mr. Thornhill:
As a major commercial property owner and good corporate citizen of Temecula, I am
shocked and dismayed to learn the potential ramifications of a proposed sign ordinance revision
in the City of Temecula.
As I understand the basics of the proposal, all monument signs would be limited to twelve
(12) feet high and be limited to not more than thr~e (3) tents. Over time all existing signs
would be removed unless conforming to the above. This is totally unacceptable.
If the above proposal is implemented it will cause irreparable harm to the Terraton
Corporation, its tenants, and its private property.
Any consideration of a modification in the existing sign criteria should "grandfather" all
existing signs and should involve the input and advise of those most affected by any change.
Please know that we are strongly opposed to this proposal. We will not hesitate to protect
our economic and property. fights. We have not been properly notified and informed about the
issue, and we regret that this matter has surfaced and progressed in such an inappropriate manner.
Thank you very much.
Very truly yours,
John C. Raymond
President
JCRJalc
October 23, 1996
Planning Commission
City of Iemecula
1996
Subject: Proposed Sign Ordinance
I was at the meeting on 10-14-96 and again on 10-21-96. I was scheduled to speak on 10-21-96
but unfortunately I had to leave to run my "small business" before my name was called
In general I don't feel that there is too much wrong with the existing sign ordinance. I do feel that
the existing ordinance needs to be more effectively enforced 7 days a week and should include
Old Town as well. After all businesses not in Old Town are as important or hurting as much as
those not located there.
Several situations come to mind such as red bus at Shakespeare's which I understand is not
allowed under the existing ordinance, probably violates all code requirements with the electrical
extension cords, and is not a licensed vehicle, so it should not be in a public parking lot. Also may
be one of the code enforcement officers should work weekends and have other days off
Weekends are when most of our visitors and potential new citizens and business visit our city.
Should not we look our best at all times? "Silence" about unauthorized signs is acceptance.
With respect to the new proposed ordinance it is my opinion that it will hurt business in general in
many ways. It gives me the impression that you are trying to create a "top drawer" type business
environment. This is an extreme effort that is not necessary. It is "overkill."
I am certain that most centers, if not all, have specific sign requirements, as they wish to maintain
a pleasant, professional image, with the city having final approval.
Please just keep the existing sign ordinance and provide prope~y equal enforcement.
Ed Downer
Q Club
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TOM EIOEM
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1~ovcad~ 6, 1996
Tcmccula S~en Ordbm3cc
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27740 J~lfef$on Avenue g106
Temecula. Caif~ma 92590
Fex:
A couple of quick cottoncats on the subject. Wilh regard to the lcminalion of alt fleeway
sire, this can i!~ifi~u~ly devlue the inve~rn~m made by existmS bininches. Wc
spend big nmney to have freeway e~posure and sigaage is a large pan of that euq~osu~e_
First Cabram comes along and plants a forest in front of our site over wbic~ we have
minimal Ofany)control, and now tha city wams to remove our ignage as wdl. lfthis is a
]~m~.s_s~rte~lly cjty. this is apoOr way ofshowi~il. lbeJicvC that potlion shodd lg
complctdy diacom-dcd or. at tlgvcry lggt, grandfad~in all cti~ng~xagc so as not to
dimlmd~aureunreminveemm~mdbutim~vdue. Tl~isaditScuhlxnlsmncyclcw~'te
,,ll in amt, smdl~in parfi~,lmr, need hdp fl~m the city rathertin th'owing up
Thegr, oMmeaafcoocemit"tem~ignaBe'tt~umingthatthisbpmtofthcrcvicw
pr¢,-,~,~. (3he complaint | ha~¢ ¢un~lely is not so nmch with the oKlinancc, but the
incmai.~entmmm~mwhi4~it'senrorud. Iftl~"ysr~Boin~tohavcsuchmofd~umcc,
theyshouldhavcthetuouteestoenfonziteqtMablytoaJlresidudlxtsines~et lfyou
happes tobelo~ted do~Sthestonn~nxtteofelhs'oftl~twoimpeetofs, you'semfora
decar~v=plumng~oa tl~iot lishts lnnamaly, but my6me l ,,ash to put up anytbing
onminel,p,Nla pemit(and thenit'sonlyfortwow~ka, 3tirn~ay~t). Idon'tvamt
tht dedmstoRmovctlgirs, lm~dywlto mjoy tlz stun¢opposl~ty to ptomote my
Having just built two new rmaurants, I was introduced to yet another strange twist Ths
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buiklit~canhav~blsilffiupmaumiadfixtbelsmioaofthebuildeyde- Hhmbscan
and caus~ the mdtm oomffiMion to bc paid, enSaSe~the eontractoc oftlm buiidinl ald
hisstll~genestestaxtsfortbedtyandjoMforit'sn:sidcnta--thatlmsimsscannot
displayasignptomotinghiscontingbusinesswitlmutfu~obraini~apennitfromthecitY-
Quality of life is de~ a p~ ofthe eity'g respomihility. howeva business services
available to it's raidenu a~c a pat of tha formula (not to mention the necessary taxes
tho~e eehi~ 8enentte) and it ,~.-..1 lhe imlaet ,18naSe my be playing on our qualily of
life has eo,-~mded · di~~ impact in een~ds of eur council.
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Fcbruary 18, 1997
Mr. Soled Naasch
Associate Planner
CITY OF TEMECULA
43200 Business Pm-k Drive
Temeeula, CA 92590
Re: Sign Ordinance Remaining Issues
Dear Saied,
Comment 8:
Comment 9:
Cam meat 11:
C-omment 12:
C'omment 13:
C'Q~ment 16:
Comment ] 8:
Via Fax: (909) 6946477
I have reviewed the li~ of comments that you earnpiled from your last meeting with flu: Sign
Comnfittee. There appear to be 2| remaining differences betw~n the Sign Committee and the
Comment Cn'oup.
Prior to tile scheduled meefine of the Comment Group tomorrow afternoon, I wanted to outline for
you the issues and my personal response to each of the issues. They are as tbllows:
I agree with the Sign Committee.
I agree with the Sign Cormmttcc.
I agrct with the Sign Committee.
I agree with the Sign Commlttcc.
I agree with the Sign Committe~.
I a~ec with the Sign Commitroe.
I disagree with the Sign Committee for the following r~asons:
1. The propond smn'dard sign is vxy costly when compared to the typical
marketing signs. The standard sign would coat approximately $500 as
opposed m a marc typical .~125-$150 for moat marketing signs.
2. The proposed sign is 4'x8' which is an overkill for many applications. For
exampro,, many of the CDM/WcatMar signs are 4'x4' or 4'x5'. The standard
sign would ha~e the effect of acnmlly increasing the overall sigaa~e
throughout the commmdty.
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February 18, 1997
Page 2
3. The 4'x8' sign is too restrictive and does not permit adequate spaet, nor
prol~r dimunsions, for many custom signage applications.
Due to the high cost of the proposed standard sign, many smaller property
owns would be diserhnl n~,d against in that commercial brokers would be
unable to justify ~ expense of placing a sign on smaller properties. For
example. a ~000 square foot multi-re-ant industrial space might lease far
$1,0O0/month. On a typical thma-year lease,, the tmal cort~idera~on would
be $36,000, which would yield a brokmage commission of appro,4maldy
$1,500- $2,000. Many commissions are shared between two brokerage firms,
which would result in perhaps a $1,000 to the listing brokerage firm. ARer
paying 50-6{P~ ellhat amount to the individual sales person and the cost of
the sign itself, the brokerage firm would acamlly lose money on the
transaction and would be inclined to reject such marketing opporlunilies in
the future.
Moat brokerage films have inve~sted many years and thousands of dollars in
developing a sign that is identified with the particular firm. Additionally,
most firms have thousand~ of dollars in existing sign inventory that would
becom~ obsolete.
The Ordinance appears to single nut commatrial properties and eomm~a'dal
brokuage firms and e~cludes residential finns and prope, Rics. If it is the
City's desire m impos~ a standard on commudal properties and eommueial
brokerage firms, then the same rules should apply to r~idcntial l~ms.
Comment 19: I agree with the Sign Committe~.
Comment 21: I disagree with the Sign Cornmince for th~ following reasons:
It is simply overreaching for the City to dictate that a sign must be either
parallel or l~-'rpendicular Io the street. This is a cleric case ofmieromanagc-
mont.
2. Many permanent monument signs are parallel to the street and not found to
be objectionable.
3. A perpendicular sign would require that the sign be double fud aml would
easily double or tc;ple the cost of the sign.
4. Asignplaeedparailcltotbesffeeteanbearaa~tivesolongasthebackofthe
sign is not visible to the street.
If this seexion of the Ordlaancc is implemented, it should also apply to
residential signs, bank financing signs, construction signs, and every other
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February 18, 1997
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Comment 26:
Comment 29:
Comment 30:
Comment
I agree with the Sign Committee.
I agree with the Sign Committee.
I disagree with the Sil,m Committee for the following reasons:
TIm Ordinance should allow for multi-tenant identification signs fbr shopping
center if the shopping center is larger than three acres rather titan the .seven
acres rccommended by lhe Sign Committee.
This is an extremely cri~ral issue. For example, a three acre site might
include a motel, restaurora, and service stmion with less than 500 feet of
freeway floutage. The Ordinance should permit a multi-tenant identilicati on
sign for that type of project so thai each of the three businessts could have
the freeway exposurc without a proliferation of freeway signs. The overall
square foolage should, of cottrse, be Ihnited to the squar~ footagc of a single
tenant sign.
m
Businesses with freestanding ffeew'dy siena should not bc limited to u
maximum of three signs including the fxe. eway sign. Rather, a sign program
should be implemented that would permit the deveh~per and staff to work out
signage that is reasonable for ~e pmjcct without the arbitrary constraint of
the maximum of three signs.
For cxample, a trade-offmight include smuller building icttcrs in exchange
for allowing signs on three sides of the building plus the freeway sign-
Additionally, the orientation of the building on the site should be taken into
account, arid the sign program would pan,it that process to occur.
I disagree with the Sign Committee f'or the following reason:
The Sign Committee recommends a minimum letter size of 12 inches. The
Committee thinks that the proposed 5 inch letter height that was put faith by
the Comment Group is not r--el_able from a car traveling 40 mph. I have
enclosed for your review a numbs' of photos of a number of signs which
clearly indicate that letters of 5 inches or grater are easily able at that
speed.
As a compromise, I would recomsnend a minimum lctter size of 6 inches,
with a minimum panel height of g inches.
Also, please note the photos of public st~et signs that art: includcd. For
cxamplc, the "Temecula City Limif' sign has 5 inch letters. In another
example, the sign that reads "Speed Checked By ]}nd:n"' hfl~ 4 inch letters.
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February 1 g, 1997
Page 4
As a ~nnl irony, the 40 mph speed limit sign hss the words "S _pe~d Lirnif' in
inch lct~ers. Surely, our public agencies were aware of the issu~ of
rcadability when it comes to public satiety.
Comment 36: Rcquires further clarification.
Comment 38: I agree with thc Sign Committee.
Cmnment 40: I disagree with the Sign Committee for th~ following reasons:
Many mul~-tcmmt ind,,stvial properties are not designed in such a way as m
permit tbr on-sill directory signs. For example, the Big A Auto Parts
building located at 41860 Enterprise Cimle West has a multi-llnant
monumatt sign. The building is perpendicular to the sitter, and there would
he no oppommily for an on-aim directory sign. Due to fig above amditions.
tcnants in the tear of a multi-tenant building that is designed perpendicular
to th~ sweet would simply have no opportunity for signage and would suffer
accordingly.
Comments 44.
45. and 466:
Although I agree tlmt fig issue is conlmvetaial, I believe rids is the firno to resolve
the i~ue while fig details are fresh in evep/onc's minds. I recommend that we
conycat a meeting of rcpresent3tives from the Sign CommiRee, the Comment
Group, the Economic Development Cotporatinn, and a Chamber of Commcrcc who
are knowledgeable on this issue and try to t~ach aresolution.
As a t~nnl note, ] would like to make it clear thaL from my perspective, the remaining issues are not
simply a matter of "greed vs. good taste". | support good taste in signage and a reasonablc
opportunity for the business community Io bc succ~sful in their ventures. [ helicvc the
compromises that havc been made 'and the above-referenced revisions are appmpriatc to good land
planning and sound economic development.
I look fortyard to me.~ting with Dave Hogan and yourselfWmorrow.
Best Regards,
;7L?OMMY,RCTAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC.
Frui D. Crrinics
copy: Mark Esbensen
ATTACHMENT NO. 3
COMMENT GROUP MEMBERS
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COMMENT GROUP MEMBERS
Dale Qualm
Mark Esbenson
Fred Grimes
Bob Kirkpatrick
Tom Eden
Larry Markham
ATTACHMENT NO. 4
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING (OCTOBER 21, 1996)
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Residential Real estate signs need to be larger.
Incentives should be added to the Ordinance.
The business community and the Chamber of Commerce should endorse the ordinance.
Large retailers require freestanding signs along the freeway.
Freeway signs are important to small businesses.
Small businesses need more exposure than large businesses.
Non-conforming signs shall be allowed to stay indefinitely.
Useful life of sign is longer than 10-15 years.
Amortization of signs is not acceptable.
The Sign Committee needs to be complemented with representatives from the retailers, brokers,
and sign companies.
The Ordinance should be continue the item for 60-90 days.
Small business should be allowed to be identified on multi tenant signs.
The proposed Ordinance will negatively impact the new businesses trying to locate or relocate
in town.
The proposed commercial/industrial real estate signs cost too much.
Proposed Ordinance should be revised to reflect what is right for businesses.
If the Ordinance is not broke do not fix it.
Freeway signs are very important to fast food and sit down restaurants and gas station uses.
These uses generate a lot of sales tax from passerby traffic.
Signs are very important to restaurants.
Neon signs should not be prohibited.
Vehicle signs should not be prohibited.
Neon signs on windows should be permitted such as beer signs.
The proposed Ordinance is not flexible and does not allow expression.
Proposed wall sign standards will not work.
Pole signs should be prohibited but nice freestanding signs should be allowed to provide
freeway exposure,
Quality, well built signs should be required.
Three tenants on the multi tenant identification signs is not enough.
Cal Trans trees block signs along the freeway and it is very difficult for business owners to
work with Cal Trans. City should make arrangements to be the contact for with dealing with
Cal Trans landscaping issues.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
What are examples of non-conforming signs?
What is the life expectancy of signs?
What is the cost of signs?
A group of about 8 should be formed to comment on the proposed standards and report back
to Planning Commission
Incentives to businesses should be explored to comply with proposed standards.
The amortization period should be left in the Ordinance but businesses should receive incentives
if they comply earlier than required by the Ordinance.
The City should not be spent money on non-conforming signs.
Sign Committee generally liked most of the existing permanent signs.
A copy of the temporary sign ordinance was requested from staff.
All business should be re-noticed before the adoption of the Ordinance,
ATTACHMENT NO. 5
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 21, 1996
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lVHNUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 21, 1996
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, October 21,
1996, 6:07 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula,
California. Chairman Fahey presiding.
PRESENT: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster
ABSENT: None
Also present were Community Development Director Gary Thornhill, Assistant City Attorney Roxanne
Montgomery, Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske, Senior Planner Dave Hogan, Associate Planner Saied Naaseh,
and Minute Clerk Pat Kelley.
PUBI,IC COMMENTS
Chairman Fahey called for public comments on nonoagenda items at 6:09 P.M. There were no requests to speak.
COMMISSION BUSINF.~S
1. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the agenda.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Fah~y, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
2. Sign Ordinance
Senior Planner Dave Hogan mentioned an unofficial letter was distributed stating tonight's meeting was
being held at the Community Recreation Center, so people will probably come in late. He also clarified
that nonconforming signs will not be tom down immediately as was stated in the above-mentioned letter.
After approval of the ordinance, staff will develop a list of nonconforming signs to be brought before the
Commission which w~l begin the nonconforming period of seven (7) to ten (10) years.
Development of this ordinance began about seven (7) months ago when the City Council appointed a Sign
Committee composed of city representatives, business people and private citizens. Their purpose was to
develop sign standards that effectively inform, promote business, and enhance Temecula's character and
image. The current Ordinance 348 allows very few types of signs, so staff has had to do creative
interpretation. Adding menu boards, directional signs and freeway oriented signs are some of the major
difference, s between the two ordinances. Mr. Hogan reiterated that upon approval of the ordinance, staff
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will review existing signs and a List of nonconforming signs will be developed and brought back to the
Commission. The Sign Committee is recommending a seven (7) to ten (10) year amortiT~ion period for
nonconforming signs to allow the owner to recoup his investment.
Associate Planner Saied Naaseh stated copies of the proposed sign ordinance will be available Tuesday,
October 22. Real estate, multi-family, multi-tenant, and nonconforming signs were discussed at the
October 14, 1996 Community Meeting. The Sign Committee was encouraged to physically look at
Temecula's signs and to deal with issues such as height, size, appropriate distance between signs, etc.
A slide show was presented showing positive and negative signage. Mr. Naaseh explained the
requirement differences between the existing and proposed ordinances. One committee concern was with
the real estate signs which never seem to come down, so a large, attractive sign design is proposed. He
also explained State law does not allow cities to take down nonconforming signs immediately upon
adoption of a sign ordinance, the owner must be allowed to make full use of the sign 's life.
Commissioner Slaven asked if the real estate sign shown on page 13 relates to advertising parcels for sale
or lease. Mr. Naaseh replied the sign applies to both parcels and commercial centers.
Commission Soltysiak questioned the definition of a parcel in a shopping center. Mr. Naaseh answered
each pad is considered a parcel. Wall-mounted signs (one square foot per lineal foot of frontage) are
allowed if the parking lot is towards the back of the building and towards the freeway.
Chairman Fahey opened the pubLic hearing at 6:40 P.M.
Doug Woelke, 27513 Jimson Circle, Temecula, spoke from a consumer' s viewpoint. His concern is that
Temecula's prosperity lies with small business and the proposed ordinance, especially the removal of
existing signs, puts an undue burden on them. He said a seven to ten-year amortiT~tion period is not
enough and he is leery of only three signs for a multi-unit development. I-Ie stated small businesses need
signage, not the large corporate ones and existing signs should be left alone and new signs approved
according to the proposed ordinance.
Bob Kirkpatrick, 27740 Jefferson Avenue. Temecula, Temecula Valley Economic Development
Corporation (T.V.E.D.C.) and Rancon Companies, stated a~ president of the T.V.E.D.C., he meets with
corporate officers considering locating in Temecula and the proposed ordinance will have a negative
impact on his ability to attract businesses to this community. The study should be resubmitted for
additional input. As a real estate businessman, the cost for the construction and installation of the
proposed signs would be horrendous. As a citizen, his thought is a nonbusiness person committee telling
retail people what works well for business is presumptuous when ordinances get this detailed.
Dale Quelan, 41836 Via Balderama, Temecula, Minuteman Press, stated allowing only three businesses
on a pylon sign is ludicrous. Small businesses are the ones in the most need of signing. Signs on the
street as well as pole signs are a necessity so people can fred the business as wall-mounted signs car
be seen from the street. Wall signs on businesses close to the freeway cannot be seen due to the 1,
trees adjacent to the freeway.
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Dan Coop, 41755 Rider Way, Temecula, Coop Properties, stated his concern was existing businesses
having to remove their freeway signs. Freeway traffic would be unaware a business was there. He is
against the ordinance.
Jack WLlliams, 27313 lefferson Avenue, Temecula, Richie's Real American Diner, stated signage and
location are vital ingredients for success in the restaurant business. He said his present signage is working
well with minor problems, but the proposed ordinance will be detrimental to the City as revenues will go
down along with jobs. His business has increased 18% due to a professional sign erected by the freeway
about a year ago. He feels small businesses will be hurt the most and they are the ones that make this
community tick.
Mike McMillen, 27309 lefferson Avenue, Temccula, High Society Billiard Club and G & M Enterprises,
stated 17.28.040, Prohibited Signs, is extremely prohibitive by the statement "All signs not expressly
permitted by this chapter are prohibited... ". Leaves no room for growth or creativity. There is no way
future sign design can be foreseen. Freeform neon signs, like the one on his business, are not included
in this ordinance. Vehicle signing is also prohibited which would eliminate the St. Shakespeare bus
which is a clever and attractive display. It is his recommendation that the committee retook at the
ordinance and open up a channel for creative expression; and grandfather existing, attractive signs.
Bob Newsore, 31028 Wellington Circle, Temecula, Century 21, handed out an article entitled "Losing
Respect for the Law" for the Commissioners perusal. He stated the proposed ordinance should be more
flexible. Issues of concern are: 1) residential sign limitation of four sq. ft.; 2) the City should provide
incentives for changes; 3) proposed ordinance should go to the Chamber of Commerce and business
groups for input before it is passed. He believes the existing different signs make Temecula attractive.
I any Markham, 41750 Winchester Road, Suite L, Temecula, representing lack Raymond, stated the Best
Buy modified pylon/projecting freeway sign was mandatory for them to locate in Mumeta. The proposed
ordinance should be relooked at from the real estate community and the smaller commercial ventures with
multi-tenant users viewpoints.
Cynthia Arocha, 44535 Bedford Court, Temecula. the proposed ordinance would make her elevated
center a ghost town as people passing cannot see the businesses on the hill. She did not think Palm
Springs should have been used as a good example due to its low terrain. Tall gas signs are beneficial for
motorists who run out of gas and do not know a town.
Fred Grimes, 27311 Jefferson Avenue, #103, Temecula, representing several small businesses who
supl0on good signage, stated the slide show was appalling, but the signs shown are not found here. All
properly permitted, well constructed signs should remain for as long as they have useful life, which is
usually longer than seven to ten years. He wrote the letter referred to by Mr. Hogan and the sentence
reads "signs in some cases will have to be torn down at some time"; not immediately torn down. He
asked the Commission to reconvene the Sign Committee and to get a different perspective, appoint one
or two retailers and one or two real estate developers.
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Commissioner Miller suggested it might be more helpful for those people interested in having the
ordinance rewritten, to critique it and give their written comments to staff. Mr. Grimes responded,
"dialogue is needed as the same people involved in the proposed ordinance wilt review the comments."
Chairman Fahey asked Mr. Grimes if he had read the current ordinance which is difficult to enforce. Mr.
Grimes stated he has and Ordinance 348 does need work, but when people are told to tear down a sign,
the impact is difficult.
Mark Esbensen, 27311 Jefferson Avenue, #103, Temecula, stated it is impossible to top trees along the
freeway. He also commented on the following: 1. The slide show seemed unfair and a scare taetic; 2.
The main thing businesses ~re looking at when they come to a town is the signage; 3. Strong architectural
standards with attractive signs is expected; 4. There are no 45' pole signs in Temecula; generally a 25'
sign is erected; 5. Grandlathering is critical; 6. Tenants located behind large businesses need to be seen.
Commissioner Slaven asked Mr. Esbensen for suggestions regarding Caltrans' restrictive tree pruning
process. Mr. Esbensen responded the City and center representatives should go to Caltrans together as
trees between Rancho California Road and Winchester Road block views of the businesses.
Chairman Fahey recessed the meeting at 7:25 P.M.
Chairman Fahey reconvened the meeting at 7:35 P.M.
Chairman Fahey set forth the following suggestions for staff which would be helpful for the Commission
to make a decision:
Examples of signs in the City that meet Ordinance 348 standards, but would not be in compliance
with the proposed ordinance.
A list of types of existing signs not in confonnance with Ordinance 348 or the proposed
ordinance.
3. Information concerning life of signs and investment.
A review of past project approvals where signs were an issue and we tried to be consistent
regarding height of signs near the freeway and size of monument signs. Also look at multi-tenant
signs in the City to determine a shaft opinion on whether the ordinance should limit or specify the
number of tenants shown on a sign or sign size.
Staff meet with about eight (8) of the individuals who are interested in committing to three or four
meetings and expressing their concerns and developing alternatives. Come back to the
Commission with specifics and examples of what should be considered.
Commissioner Slaven inquired about the City offering some type of financial incentive to the business
community to offset sign replacement costs. Mr. Thornhill will look into the matter.
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Commissioner Webster suggested financial help on a moving scale for how quickly nonconforming signs
were replaced within the proposed time period.
Commissioner Miller remarked it was the general consensus of the Sign Committee that the City is
reasonably well signed at this time, with Dayglo painted signs in windows an exception.
Commissioner Webster asked for a detailed list of businesses not in conformance and the particular
ordinance section being violated, in order to make a rational decision and to consider financial incentives.
Chairman Fahey stated that would be a lot of work for an ordinance that might be changed and the
decision should be based on overall concepts. Community Services Director Gary Thornhill stated
ultimately a list would be developed, but ground rules are needed beforehand.
Commissioner Miller stated there are not many streets involved and ff a Commissioner sees a questionable
sign, they should ask staff about it's compliance with the ordinance.
Mr. Thornhill explained the approval process for this ordinance would be to bnng the comments from
the business community back to the Commission. The Commission will then weigh the current
recommendations along with the new ones and make a recommendation to the City Council.
Commissioner Soltysiak asked if the new committee will use the EDC or Chamber of Commerce as a
filter. Mr. Thornhill answered the Chamber is supposed to represent the concerns of small business.
Mr. Kirkpatrick stated he would also like to have the EDC represented.
Commissioner Soltysiak asked the definition of a temporary sign and if there is a sunset clause. Mr.
Naaseh replied temporary signs include banners, political, contractor, and real estate signs, and are
temporary in nature. Mr. Hogan remarked the temporary sign regulations in the proposal are only a
reformat of the existing temporary ordinance adopted two years ago. All ordinances related to signing
are included in the proposed ordinance for convenience. Mr. Hogan will provide the temporary ordinance
to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Webster inquired about an existing commercial center with nonconforming signs who need
to replace signs and who are required to get a permit. Would they also be required to do a sign program?
Mr. Naaseh answered they would not be required to do a sign program, but it would be helpful if the
developer would apply for a permit with the new standards so future tenants would be in compliance.
Chairman Fahey asked if the sign program pertains to new development. Mr. Naaseh replied it did.
Commissioner Slaven remarked that according to page 9 offsite garage sale signs are illegal. Mr. Naaseh
stated the existing ordinance prohibits offsite garage sale signs.
Commissioner Soltysiak mentioned sign structure height seems to change with each application on "Sign
Structure Heights" exhibit. Mr. Naaseh replied the ordinance specifies the sign structure height from the
sidewalk level or if no sidewalk exists, six (6) inches above the street or if placed on berming, 2 feet is
added. He said exhibit needs to be cleared up to demonstrate the intent that wall height includes the base.
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It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to continue the Sign Ordinance
off calendar.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS None
PLANNING MANAGRR'S RRPORT
Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske reported staff is moving into the new City Hall. All Commissioners are
invited to attend the grand opening at 4:30 P.M., October 30, 1996.
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Webster inquired about the priority of the traffic light at Margarita Road and Solano Way. Mr.
Thornhill will check on it and get back to the Commission.
Commissioner Miller remarked there was a great deal of Commission discussion concerning maturir f
landscaping at the Union Oil Station and the station was to replace with landscaping of the same degt
maturity. It does not appear plants larger than one (1) gallon have been planted. Mr. Thornhill will check on
it.
Commissioner Miller asked if future Planning Commission meetings would be held in the new City Hall. Mr.
Thornhill replied Planning Commission meetings will be held at City Hall beginning with the December 1996
meeting.
Chairman Fahey expressed appreciation to the Rancho California Water District for allowing the Planning
Commission to meet at their facilities.
It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Siaven to adjourn the meeting at 8:15
P.M. The motion was unanimously carried.
The next meeting will be held November 4, 1996, at 6:00 P.M. at the Rancho California Water District Board
Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California.
Linda Fahey, Chairman
Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
ATTACHMENT NO. 6
46 CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMENT GROUP
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COMMENT #1
Page 3, Section 17.28.010 (a)
Existing Language
"To balance between the effectiveness of signs that inform people about businesses and to
enhance Temecula' s character. '
Proposed Changes
"To balance between the effectiveness of signs that inform people about bus'messes and to
preserve Temecula ' s aesthetics."
Comment Group Rationale
The committee felt the proposed changes is better suited.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
We should always try to enhance our community not just preserve it. Therefore, staff proposes
the following language as a compromise.
"To balance between the effectiveness of signs that inform people about businesses and to
enhance Temecula's ~."
COMMENT #2
Page 3, Section 17.28.010 (g)
Existing Language
"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 cffected so as to avoid any unreasonable invasion of established
property fights."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
All non-conforming signs must be allowed to remain in use as long as the owners desire.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Please refer to Staff Comments and Recommendations for Comment # 43.
COMMENT #3
Page 5, Section 17.28.030 (b) (6)
Existing Language
uThe 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 area."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
The language is too vague. It needs to be more specific if it is kept.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment G-roup's suggestion that the language is vague but proposes the
following language:
"The light and glare from commercial and industrial developments does not negatively impact the
residential areas that face them or are located on the same local street."
COMMENT ~-4
Page 6, Section 17.28.040 (d)
Existing Language
Gas station canopy signs are prohibited.
Proposed Changes
Permit gas station canopy logos at 4 square feet per side of the canopy.
Comment Group Ratlonale
These logos are a good tool to identify the gas stations and the identity of nationally recognized
companies provided that the size is reasonable.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Crroup's suggestion because logo boxes are a reasonable and
effective way to communicate to the public. Therefore, staff recommends the following language
to be added to Section 17.28.260:
"Two logo boxes located on the canopy shall be allowed per gas station. Each logo box shah not
exceed 4 square feet."
COMMENT #5
Page 6, Section 17.28.040 (0
Existing Language
Cabinet signs are prohibited.
Proposed Changes
Logos should be an exception to this standard.
Comment Group Rationale
It is difficult to make individual channel letter logos.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion. Therefore, the following language is
proposed to be added to the definitions section:
"Can Signs: Sometimes referred to as cabinet signs, a sign Chat is shaped like a box to enclose the
soume of illumination (intemally illuminated) so that the light shines through the translucent
portions of the signs copy panel(s). Logo boxes are not considered can signs."
COMMENT #6
Page 6, Section 17.28.040 (h)
Existing Language
"(h) Day-glow colors"
Proposed Changes
The existing language prohibits day-glow colors for all signs. Day glow colors should be
prohibited for window signs only.
Comment Group Rationale
Day glow colors and window signs in general are not attractive and they are often abused.
Active enforcement is necessary.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion. Therefore, staff recommends the following
language:
"(h) Window Sign Day-glow colors"
COMMENT #7
Page 7, Section 17.28.050 (p)
Existing Language
(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."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
It should be deleted since the Ordinance limits the area of permitted signage.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group 's suggestion.
Page 9, Section 17.28.050 (a) (3)
Existing Language
"(a)
(3)
COMMENT #8
Construb'tion, Contractor, Financing or Remodeling Signs
Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one sign per sweet frontage for each parcel
or shopping center."
Proposed Changes
"(3) Maximum number of freestanding signs shall not exceed one construction, contractor,
financing, and remodeling sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopp'mg center.
This provision is an addition to future tenant signs."
Comment Group Rationale
One sign is not adequate to identify all the parties involved in a project.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
COMMENT #9
Page 9, Section 17.28.050 (d)
Existing Language
"(d) Future Tenant Identification Signs
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Maximum sign area shall be 24 square feet.
Maximum sign sU'ucture height shall be 6 feet.
They shall be permitted for sites with an active building permit.
Proposed Changes
-(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Maximum sign area for all freestanding pads and shopping centers with 5 acres or more
in area shall be 32 sqllare feet. Shopping centers with more than 5 acres in area shall
be allowed a 100 sql~are feet sign for the purpose of identifying multiple tenants.
Maximum sign structure height shah be 6 feet for 32 sqUare feet signs and 12 feet for
100 square foot signs.
Delete."
Comment Group Rationale
(D
(2)
(5)
The 32 square feet sign is a sheet of S' x 4' plywood. This size is more standard than the
existing 24 square foot sign. Larger shopping centers need to have a larger sign to
identify their tenants.
A new height limit is necessary to accommodate the larger sign.
These signs are required to go up well in advance of the building permit stage to gather
interest in the center to obtain financing.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group 's suggestion.
Page 11, Section 17.28.050 (n) (3)
Existing Language
"(n)
(3)
COMMENT #10
On Wall Menu Signs for Restaurants
Maximum of signs shall be 1 per restaurant entrance."
Proposed Changes
(3) Maximum of signs shall be 3 per restaurant entrance.
Comment Group Rationale
More signage is needed to display different menus, ie. breakfast, lunch, dinner, wine list, specials,
etc.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
The permitted 4 square feet can be used for displaying different menus. There is no need to
modi~, the existing language.
Page 12, Section 17.28.050 (q)
Existing Language
(2)
(3)
COMIVIENT #11
Vacancy/No Vacancy Signs or For Rent Signs
Maximum sign area shall be 4 square feet.
Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding."
Proposed Changes
Vacancy/No Vacancy Signs or For Rent Signs
(2) Maximum sign area shall be 6 square feet for 4 residential units or less.
(3) Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding, for 4 residential units or
less.
(5) Maximum sign area shall be 18 sOJJ~re feet for 5 or more residential units, hotels,
motels, and similar uses.
(6) Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet, if freestanding, for 5 or more
~esidential units, , hotels, motels, and similar uses.
Comment Group Rationale
The person who was present in our community workshop and spoke against this section had
indicated that he would meet with all apartment owners and propose changes to this section.
Staff has not been heard ~'om this individual and has been unable to reach him or the apartment
owners association by phone.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff is recommending the language contained in the Proposed Changes to offer greater exposure
to multi family units.
Page 12 Section 17.28.060 (b) (2)
Existing Language
(2)
CO)
COMMENT #12
On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, etc.) in Commercial,
Office, and Industrial Districts.
Sign area shall not exceed:
3 square feet for window signs.,
Proposed Changes
"Co) On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, etc.) in Commercial,
Office, and Industrial Districts.
(c)
Sign area shall not exceed:
6 square feet for window signs.
64 s~mre feet for freeway signs?
Comment Group Rationale
(2) (b) Standard window signs are 6 square feet.
(2) (c) Freeway signs need to be larger in area to be visible.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
COMMENT #13
Page 13, Section 17.28.060 (b) (3)
Existing Language
"(3) The sign structure height for freestanding signs shall not exceed 8 feet measured from
grade. ~
Proposed Changes
"(3) The sign structure height for freestanding signs shall not exceed 8 feet measured from
grade except that freeway signs shall not exceed 12 feet."
Comment Group Rationale
Freeway signs need to be larger in area to be visible.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
Page 13, Section 17.28.060 (b) (4)
COMMENT #14
9
Existing Language
Maximum number permitted is one sign per street frontage for each parcel or center.
Plus, one window sign is permitted per available suite. In addition, one freeway
oriented sign is permitted per parcel or center with freeway frontage."
Proposed Changes
"(4)
For improved properties a minimum of one sign shall be permitted per driveway or one
per ffont~e if there are no driveways.
For unimproved properties one sign per 350 lineal feet of frontage shall be permitted.
Plus, one window sign is permiRed per available suite. In addition, one freeway
oriented sign is permitted per parcel or center with freeway frontaCe.'
Comment Group Rationale
Additional real estate signs provide more exposure to the properties that are available. One sign
per frontage does not provide this exposure. Improved and unimproved properties should be
treated differently.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff does not agree with the comment group' s suggestion and believes the existing language
provides adequate exposure to properties. The Sign Committee carefully considered this issue
and felt that multiple real estate signs did not significantly increase the exposure of properties.
COMMENT #15
Page 13, Section 17.28.060 (b) (6)
Existing Language
"(6) They shall not be closer than 10 feet to property line.'
Proposed Changes
"(6) They shall not be closer than 5 feet to property line."
Comment Group Rationale
A ten feet setback is not always possible because of the existing constraints of the sites such as
parking areas, walk ways, landscape area width, etc.
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Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group 's suggestion.
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COMMENT #16
Page 13, Section 17.28.060 (b) (7)
Existing Language
'(7) They shall be a minimum of 150 linear feet from all other freestanding signs including
real estate signs."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
A distance requirement between real estate signs is not necessary. Existing constraints such as
utility poles, landscaping, driveways may unfairly prevent the appropriate placement of real estate
signs. The real estate industry is self policing in regards to the distances between signs.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
COMMENT #17
Page 13, Section 17.28.060 (b) (8)
Existing Language
"(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."
Proposed Changes
Delete the first part of the sentence regarding distance from intersections or driveways and
keep the latter part regarding permitting at least one freestanding sign per parcel or center.
Comment Group Rationale
Similar reasoning as Comment # 16. It is self policing.
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Staff Comments and Recommendation
The intent of the Sign Committee recommendation was to ensure sign visibility and prevent
clutter. Stafffeels that this separation distance along with the provision ofintersections is
reasonable and will ensure adequate visibility of signs without detracting fxom the appearance of
the City' s commercial and industrial areas. Staff disagrees with the comment group that this
provision is self policing. In addition, the provisions of this subsection grantee at least one sign
per property. Staff recommends no change to the existing language.
Page 13, Section 17.28.060 (b) (9)
Existing Language
"(9)
COMMENT #18
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 the public fight of way."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
One standard design is too restrictive and takes away fi'om the individuality of signs. This design
does not work for all applications and it is too expensive to built and maintain. This design will
require additional maintenance since it is low to the ground which causes constant spraying by the
sprinklers.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
The Sign Committee was concerned about the number of real estate signs and their semi-
permanent natore. The standard design is intended to make real estate signs more permanent and
aesthetically pleasing. The following options may be considered by the Planning Commission:
Require the proposed standard for all real estate signs
Require the proposed standard for Commercial and Office Districts which are
more visible than the Industrial Districts.
Require the proposed standard only for commercial centers larger than 5 acres.
Change the standard design to a more conventional real estate sign
Do not require standard real estate signs.
Page 1:}, Section 17.28,060 (b) (12)
Existing Language
"(12)
COMMENT #19
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."
Proposed Changes
"(12) They shall be maintained in a dean, orderly fashion at all times and shall he removed
upon the close of escrow or when the rental or lease has been tran~ct~.'
Comment Group Rationale
It is unrealistic to expect immediate removal of the signs after closure of the escrow.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
COMMENT #20
Page 13, Section 17.28.060 (c) (2) (a)
Existing Language
"(2) Sign area shall not exceed:
a. 4 square feet in single family districts and multi family districts for up to 4
units."
Proposed Changes
"(2) Sign area shall not exceed:
a. 6 square feet in single family districts and multi family projects for up to 4
units."
Comment Group Rationale
The standard residential real estate sign is 2' x 3'.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Crroup's suggestion. The current Sign Ordinance permits a 2' x
2' sign and the Sign Committee had recommended that this provision be retained.
COMMENT #21
Page 14, Section 17.28.070 (a) (1) a. 4.
Existing Language
~The face of any freestanding sign shall not be placed parallel to the street."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
This standard is too restrictive. We should let the property owner and the sign contractor decide
which way they want to place their sign. Where the sign is located on the end of a cul-de-sac or a
knuckle, it is appropriate to place the sign parallel to the street.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
COMMENT #22
Page 14, Section 17.28.070 (a) (1) a. 5. and 6.
Existing Language
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."
Proposed Changes
Add language that allows flexibility for adjustments to the distance requirements by the Director
for physical constraints such as driveways, landscaping, utility poles, etc.
Comment Group Rationale
This standard needs to be more flexible to allow for appropriate placement of signs.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion; therefore, recommends the following
language:
"The Director shall have the authority to reduce the distance requirements in subparagraphs 5
and 6 by 20% in case of unusual circumstances such as presence of driveways, landscaping utility
poles, etc."
COMMENT #23
Page 15, Section 17.28.070 d. 1.
Existing Language
"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."
Proposed Changes
"For tenant and building identification signs, the use of can-type box signs with plastic panels or
background are prohibited except for logo boxes. 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."
Comment Group Rationale
It is difficult to make logo boxes with channel letters.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
COMMENT
Page 15, Section 17.28.070 d. 3
Existing Language
"Multi tenant signs shall be uniform in size and background color for all tenants."
Proposed Changes
"Multi tenant signs shall be uniform in background color for all tenants."
Comment Group Rationale
This standard needs to be more flexible. Larger tenants would probably want to have larger signs
than small tenants.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
COMMENT #25
Page 15, Section 17.28.070 (a) d. 6.
Existing Language
"If a tenant or building identification sign is proposed within 75 feet of a major intersection, it
shall incorporate, or be located as pan of a community feature (i.e. water features, public art,
unique landscape designs, public spaces)."
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Proposed Changes
Add a specified dollar amount needs to be added to limit the amount of money a developer is
expected to spend on the community feature.
Comment Group Rationale
It is unreasonable to ask a developer to provide a community feature just because they want to
place a sign on a major intersection within their property. The standard is not specific, it sets
no limits, and gives no examples for a developer to follow. By adding a specified dollar
amount a developer knows how much he is expected to spend on the community feature. This
would help the developer to figure in the cost for the community feature in the performa. For
example, the cost of the community feature should not exceed 150% of the cost to construct
the sign.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff does not agree with some of the Comment Group's suggestion. This standard gives a
developer an optional location for the development of a fleestanding sign. fithe developer does
not wish to provide a community feature, he/she is permitted to construct a fleestanding sign
outside the 75 foot area. However, staff does concur that the standard leaves the scale and
associated cost of the community feature undefined; however, including a dollar amount in the
Ordinance does not seem to be very practical. Staff recommends no changes to the existing
language.
COMMENT #26
Page 16, Section 17.28.070 (a) (1) e. 2 and 3
Existing Language
The landscap'mg for pylon signs shall include shrubs and small trees to hide the lower
pertion of the pylon sign if visible from public view.
The landscaping for fleestanding 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 seasonally to maintain year round color."
Proposed Changes
Dflete
Comment Group Rationale
Landscaping should be required but should not be specified. It is micro management, discourages
use of drought tolerant landscaping, difficult to enforce, may conflict with other landscaping, may
block signs.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff does not agree with the Comment Group's deletion of subsection 2. One of the goals of this
Ordinance is to enhance the aesthetics of Temecula and the Committee felt that the flowering
plants do enhance aesthetics. Options available to the Planning Commission for subsection 3 are:
Not require the flowering plants in the Industrial Districts since they are less visible to the
public but require them in commercial areas.
2. Encourage instead of requiring flowering plants as accents in all development projects.
COMMENT #27
Page 16, Section 17.28.070 (a) (1) f.
Existing Language
"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."
Proposed Changes
"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. The address shall not be counted in the total permitted sign area."
Comment Group Rationale
The standard needs to be clarified.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
COMMENT #28
Page 18, Section 17.28.070 (a) (2)d. 1.
Existing Language
"Minimum letter height shall be 8 inches."
Proposed Changes
~Minimum letter height shall be 8 inches. For wall signs in two lines the second line may have a
minimum letter height of 6 inches."
Comment Group Ratlonale
This allows more flexibility for business with long names.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
COMMENT #29
Page 19, Section 17.28,070 (b) (3)
Existing Language
"Whenever wall signs on structures or buildings over two (2) stories in height are proposed in a
development; or,"
Proposed Changes
"Whenever wall signs on structures or buildings with three (.3) stories or more are proposed in
a development; or,"
Comment Group Rationale
The standard need to be daftfled and refer to number of stories instead of the height of the
building.
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Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group 's suggestion.
COMMENT #30
Page 22, Section 17.28.220 (a) and (b)
Existing Language
"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 permitted one wall mounted sign to identify their
business.
(a)
Requirements for Freestanding Freeway Oriented Center Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
Any center with an area 7 acres or less shall not be permitted a freestanding freeway
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 25feet, except that higher signs may be
justified through the use of a flag test. However, these signs shall never exceed 40feet
in height.
A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs
shall not be allowed.
Requirements for War Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
(1) Maximum of one wall maunted 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
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opposed to the width of an architectural feature which the sign may be placed on.
Individual suites for multi tenant buildings shall not be permitted to have freeway
oriented wall mounted signs.
These signs are encouraged on architectural elements to allow visibility for the signs that
are blocked by other buildings.'
Proposed Changes
"Freeway oriented signs are permitted as freestanding and wall mounted signs. Freestanding
signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wall mounted signs may
identify single tenants occupying an entire building and located on a parcel. Wall mounted signs
shall not be permitted for multi tenant buildings. These signs are only permitted for parcels or
shopping centers that abbot the freeway.
(1) Number of signs permitted:
One single tenant identification sign per parcel not locat~t in a shopping center
that is occupied entirely by one business.
One multi tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is
larger than 3 acres.
Two multi tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has
greater than 1000 feet of frontage.
(2) Maximum sign area shall be:
50 square feet for single tenant identification signs.
100 square feet for multi tenant identification signs. The permitted sign area
may include the center's name.
(3)
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 45 feet
in height.
(5)
A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs
shall not be allowed.
(6) Multi tenant signs shall identify a maximum of three tenants.
Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
The Same as Section 17.28.240."
Comment Group Rationale
Freeway signs are very important to survival of businesses that locate adjacent to the freeway.
They inform consumers of the location of available services and increase City' s sales tax revenues.
The City should require attractive freeway signs. The City may explore other options to provide
an alternative or supplement to ~eeway signs by placing multiple tenant signs before each off-
ramp. These signs may include businesses that do not abbot the free~vay. This program is
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestions.
COMMENT #31
Page 23, Section 17.28.220 (b)
Existing Language
Requirements for Freestanding Off-Site Shopping Center Identification Signs for
Shopping Centers Larger Than 60 Acres within the City of Ten~ecula in
Commercial Districts
In addition to the on-site shopping center identification signs permitted in Section 17.28.220
(a) , shopping centers larger than 60 acres are permitted one off-site shopping center
identification sign along the freeway.
(1) 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.
(2) Maximum sign area shall be 500 square feet.
(3) Maximum sign structure 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.
(4) The sign shall be designed in such a way to break up the sign area to reduce the mass
of the sign.
(5) The overall design of the sign including the base shall be designed to provide
appropriate scale.
(6) A minimum of 2660 feet shall be required between off-site center identification signs."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
This Section provides preferential treatment for large shopping centers that is not enjoyed by
smaller shopping centers.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment GToup's suggestion.
COMMENT #32
Page 24, Section 17.28.230 (a) (1) and (3)
Existing Language
"(1) Maximum sign area shall be 90 square feet.
(3) A maximum of three (3) tenants shall be allowed for each multi tenant sign."
Proposed Changes
"(1) Maximum sign area shall be 100 square feet.
(3) Delete
(5) The minimum letter size shall be 5 inches.
(6) The center name may be added to multi tenant signs but shall not exceed 20 square feet."
Comment Group Rationale
0)
(3)
(5)
(6)
The existing City policy is 100 square feet.
The existing City policy sets no limits to the number of tenants. It is very important to
identify the small tenants on the freestanding signs to give them exposure their survival
depends on it. As long as the maximum area is set the City should permit the property
owner decide how many tenants can be identified on the sign.
In order to make the signs readable, a minimum letter size of 5 inches should be added to
the standard.
The centers should have the option of identifying their center name on their multi tenant
sign without being penalized for using the square footage for their multi tenant sign.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
(D
(3)
(5)
The 100 square feet is acceptable. The recommended 90 square feet in the existing
language was tied with the maximum of three tenants on each sign giving each one 30
square feet.
With the added minimum 5 inch letter height and the maximum 100 square feet sign area,
staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
Staff concurs with the Comment G-roup's suggestion.
(6)
"(6)
The Ordinance permits a generous number of center identification signs for centers, two
per major entrance. However, smaller centers may not justify center identification signs.
They should be permitted to display their center name on the sign. The maximum
permitted 100 square should be large enough for these centers to identify themselves.
Therefore, the following language is incorporated:
The center name may be added to multi tenant sig~s but the total signs area including the
center name shall not exceed 100 square feet."
COMMENT #33
Page 25, Section 17.28.240 (b)
Existing Language
"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. "
Proposed Changes
"Maximum area of signs shall be 1 square feet of sign area per lineal foot of building fxontage."
Comment Group Rationale
The maximum 100 square feet is unreasonable. The formula for the maximum sign area should
dilate the maximum area permitted for a sign. Large users are being penalized.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion. Other portions of the Ordinance control the
scale of the sign in relation to the surface area which the sign is placed on.
COMMENT #34
Page 26, Section 17.28.250(a) (4) a.
Existing Language
"They shall utilize the same or compatible materials with the build'rag surfaces."
Proposed Changes
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Delete
Comment Group Rationale
It is not necessary since other portions of the Ordinance better address the issue.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
COMMENT
Page 29, Section 17.28.275 (h)
Existing Language
"Awnings signs shall be placed only on the bottom 12 inch of the awning and letter height shall
not exceed 9 inches."
Proposed Changes
"Awnings signs shall be placed only on the bottom 12 inch of the awning and letter height shall
not exceed 7 inches."
Comment Group Rationale
Nine (9) inches appears to large.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff recommends the following language for consistency with the minimum letter size
requirements for wall mounted business identification signs:
"Awnings signs shall be placed only on the bottom 12 inch of the awning and letter height shah
not exceed 8 inches."
Page 31, Section 17.28.310
Existing Language
COMMENT #36
Not permitted.
Proposed Changes
"L~ Permitted only for commercial uses through lpproval of a sign program."
Comment Group Rationale
Some commercial uses such as hotels should be able to themselves on a freeway sign.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
COMMENT #37
Page 32, Section 17.28.320 (a) (2) and (3)
Existing Language
"(2) Maximum sign area shall be:
a. 20 square feet for centers with 7 acres or less.
b. 30 square feet for centers with more than 7 acres.
(3) Maximum sign structure height shall be:
a. 4 feet for centers with 7 acres or less.
b. 6 feet for centers with more than 7 acres."
Proposed Changes
'(2) Maximum sign area shall be 30 square feet.
(3) Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet."
Comment Group Rationale
Muki tenant signs are not permitted in the Office District; therefore, larger and higher center
identification signs should be permitted to properly idemify the centers which a tenant is located
in.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
Page 32, Section 17.28.330 (b)
Existing Language
"Co)
COMMENT #38
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. '
Proposed Changes
"Co) Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs in
Professional Office District
Freestanding single tenant identification signs are intended to provide identification for any
tenant in an office building. In multi tenant office buildings, a freestanding building
identification sign is permitted to identify the building.,
Comment Group Rationale
The Ordinance should permit identification for smaller uses with under 50,000 square feet.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
COIVIMENT #39
Page :t5, Section 17.28.420 (a) (2) and (3)
Existing Language
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'(2) Maximum signs area shall be:
a. 20 square feet for centers 7 acres or less.
b. 30 square feet for centers more than 7 acres.
(3) Maximum sign structure height shall be:
a. 4 feet for centers 7 acres or less.
b. 6 feet for centers more than 7 acres."
Proposed Changes
"(2) Maximum signs area shall be 30 square feet.
(3) Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet."
Comment Group Rationale
Multi tenant signs are not permitted in the District; therefore, larger and higher center
identification signs should be permitted to properly idenfffy the centers which a tenant is located
in.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff does not agree with the Comment Group' s suggestion and existing language should be kept.
COMMENT #40
Page 35, Section 17.28.430 (a)
Existing Language
Not permitted
Proposed Changes
Permit multi tenant signs for industrial districts. A similar program to the residential kiosk signs
may be appropriate or standardized signs for all multi tenant industrial buildings.
Comment Group Rationale
It is critical for the tenants in these buildings to be visible from the street. Restrictive signage will
cause the abuse of temporary signs.
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Staff Comments and Recommendation
The existing language in the proposed Ordinance permits center identification signs with
addresses and a directory sign once the customer is on-site. Staff feels this combination would
allow sufficient exposure to the tenants in these multi tenant buildings.
COMMENT #41
Page 45, Section 17.28.900 (g)
Existing Language
"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 (b) , Notice to Maintain,
Alter, or Repair."
Proposed Changes
"All signs shall be kept in good condition, be legible, adequately repaired, maintained, and/or
painted by the owner thereof at all times. All repairs shah be at least equal in quality and
design to the original signs. Signs not properly maintained shah be issued a notice to
maintain, alter, or repair pursuant to Section 17.28.900 (b) , Notice to Maintain, Alter, or
Repair."
Comment Group Rationale
The deleted sentence is redundant with other sections of the Ordinance.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment C-roup's suggestion.
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COMMENT #42
Page 45, Section 17.28.900 (g) (3)
Existing Language
"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."
Proposed Changes
"CC & Rs or another acceptable maintenance mechanism shall be established for centers with
center identification signs, multi tenant signs, single tenant identification signs, etcetera. in
order to identify the responsible party for appropriate maintenance of the signs in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter."
Comment Group Rationale
The standard needs to provide more flexibility.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
COMMENT #43
Page 46, Section 17.28.930 (b)
Existing Language
"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."
Proposed Changes
N/A
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Comment Group Rationale
Section 5491.2 authorizes the City to charge businesses a fee to recover the cost of conducting
this inventory. The City should not charge this fee since it would create a negaf~ve image of the
City.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion. It is staff's intent to minimize the cost of
this inventory by hiring interns. The City will be absorbing this cost.
COMMENT #44
Page 46, Section 17.28.960 (a)
Existing Language
"(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 thatwouM 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 FFithout Notice of Nominal Value Signs within the Public Right of FFay. "
Proposed Changes
"(a) Purpose and Intent
It is the intent of this section to recognize that the non-conforming signs shall remain in use as
long as desired."
Comment Group Rationale
The time limits set in the exist'rag language are not reasonable since the life expectancy of most
signs exceed beyond 10 years. The Ordinance must permit all non-conforming signs to stay
without a time limit to remove them. It is unfair to business owners to remove signs that were
built in compliance with the standards in effect at the time of construction of the signs. They
proceeded in good faith with the construction of the sign and in most instances they did not build
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their signs to the maximum allowed by the Ordinance to produce more attractive signs for the
community.
The Comment Group believes that signs are a critical part of survival of a business specially small
businesses. By taking away their signs they would lose their business which in turn would
produce a lot of vacancies, which in turn would bring down property values, increase crime, etc.
Not to mention reduced sales tax revenues to the City. The Ordinance should treat small
businesses fairly and same as the bigger businesses such as the auto dealers and large shopping
centers.
If the City feels some signs are in poor taste, the Ordinance should provide incentives to
encourage businesses to replace their non-conforming signs by beRer signs. However, expecting
the businesses to take down their signs is economically infeasible and morally unacceptable.
Staff Comments and Recommendation
The majority of the suggestions raised by the comment group are valid. Sign Committee
concurred that most signs in the City appeared attractive. Therefore, staff agrees with the
proposed changes. Incentives developed for Old Town have not been very popular with the
merchants; however, few years later they may become attractive. ffincentive are to be provided
the first task is which signs should it be applied to.
COMMENT
Page 46, Section 17.28.960 (b)
"(b) 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 properly 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 relocaterl "
Proposed Changes
"(b) Continued Use of Non-Conforming Signs
A non-conforming sign may be continued to be used and shall be properly maintained in
accordance with Section 17.28.900 (g), Maintenance Responsibility of Signs, but may not be:
(1) Changed to another non-conforming sign
(2) Expanded
(3) Reestablished at~er damage or destruction or more than 50 percent of its value"
Comment Group Rationale
See Comment Group Rationale for Section (a).
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Staff does not agree with the Comment Group's deletion of Sections (2), (4), and (6). These
Sections are reasonable restrictions for non-conforming signs.
COMMENT #46
Page 46, Section 17.28.960 (c)
(c) Removal of Non-Conforming Signs
Non-conforming signs which may be abated without payment of compensaaon 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) 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), Noace of Violation.
Other non-conforming signs Any sign which does not conform to the requirements of this
Chapter, other than the auto mall center identification sign including 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 17.2&900 (a) , Notice of Violation.
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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"
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
See Comment Group Rationale for Section (a).
Staff Comments and Recommendation
Most points raised by the comment group are valid. Sign Committee was that most signs in the
City appeared attractive. Therefore, staff agrees with the proposed changes.
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ATTACHMENT NO. 7
21 ISSUES THE SIGN COMMITTEE DID NOT AGREE
WITH THE COMMENT GROUP
COMMENT #2
Page 2, Section 17.28.010 (h)
Existing Language
"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."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
All non-conforming signs must be allowed to remain in use as long as the owners desire.
Staff Comments
Please refer to Staff Comments and Recommendations for Comment # 44.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee does not agree with Staff Comments.
Sign Committee Rationale
The time lines provided in the Ordinance for removal of non-conforming signs are reasonable.
Moreover, the owners of non-conforming signs depreciate the value of their signs.
Staff's Position
Because of the controversial nature of non-conforming signs, staff would like to offer an option
which permits the adoption of the Sign Ordinance but would delay the determination of non-
conforming signs to a later date. After the adoption of the Sign Ordinance the City will perform a
detailed inventory of all existing signs. After the completion of this inventory, staff can then
determine all the non-conforming signs in the City and the Planning Commission and City Council
can therefore make informed decisions about non-conforming signs.
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COMMENT #8
Page 5, Section 17.28.050 (a) (3)
Existing Language
"(a) Construction, Contractor, Financing, or Remodeling Signs
(3)
Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one sign per street frontage for each parcel
or shopping center."
Proposed Changes
"(3)
Maximum number of freestanding signs shall not exceed one construction, contractor,
financing, and remodeling sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping center.
This provision is an addition to future tenant signs."
Comment Group Rationale
One sign is not adequate to identify all the parties involved in a project.
Staff Comments
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
b.
Sixteen square feet in all other districts, except that financing signs shah be
eight (8) square feet.
(3)
Maximum number of freestanding signs shall not exceed one construction, contractor,
or remodeling and one financing sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping
center. This provision is an addition to future tenant signs."
Sign Committee Rationale
It seems reasonable to permit one construction, contractor, or remodeling sign and one financing
sign for each project. Each project usually has several sub-contractors and if each one was
allowed one sign, there would be proliferation of signs on the project site. However, the
financing institutions should have their individual sign.
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Staff' s Position
Following the meeting with the Sign Committee meeting, staff had a conversation with a
representative from Union Bank about the City's standards about financing signs. This
representative felt that the proposed 8 square feet is too small and also represented an odd
dimension for any sign (2' X 4'). He suggested a more widely used area of 24 square feet. As a
compromise staff is recommending a 16 square feet sign.
COMMENT #9
Page 6, Section 17.28.050 (d)
Existing Language
"(d) Future Tenant Identification Signs
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Maximum sign area shall be 24 square feet.
Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet.
They shall be permitted for sites with an active building permit.
Proposed Changes
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Maximum sign area for all freestanding pads and shopping centers with 5 acres or more
in area shall be 32 sqJJare feet. Shopping centers with more than 5 acres in area shall
be allowed a 100 square feet sign for the purpose of identifying multiple tenants.
Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet for 32 sqDare feet signs and 12 feet for
100 square foot signs.
Delete."
Comment Group Rationale
O)
(2)
(5)
The 32 square feet sign is a sheet of S' x 4' plywood. This size is more standard than the
existing 24 square foot sign. Larger shopping centers need to have a larger sign to
identify their tenants.
A new height limit is necessary to accommodate the larger sign.
These signs are required to go up well in advance of the building permit stage to gather
interest in the center to obtain financing.
Staff Comments
Staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
"(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Maximum sign area for all freestanding pads and shopping centers with 5 acres or more
in area shall be 32 square feet. Shopping centers with more than 5 10 acres in area
shall be allowed a 100 square feet sign for the purpose of identifying multiple tenants.
Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet for 32 square feet signs and 12 feet for
100 square foot signs.
They shah be permitted only for sites with an active building permit."
Sign Committee Rationale
The Committee felt that the 5 acre trigger for permitting larger Future Tenant Identification Signs
was not large enough and recommended 10 acres instead. The Committee did not agree with
deleting the requirement for active building permit to permit these signs.
Staff's Position
Increasing the minimum area from 5 to I0 acres seems to be a good compromise between the
original proposal and the Comment Group's proposal. As for the requirement of an active
building permit, staff now concurs with the Sign Committee. The Comment Group's rationale for
deleting the requirement was that financing of a project is dependent on this sign. However, the
intent of this sign is to inform people who the future tenants are. Real estate signs can be used to
advertise the availability of space for gathering tenants for a future project to obtain financing.
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Page 8, Section 17.28.050 (r)
Existing Language
"(r)
(2)
(s)
COMMENT #11
Vacancy/No Vacancy Signs or For Rent Signs
Maximum sign area shall be 4 square feet.
Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding."
Proposed Changes
"(r) Vacancy/No Vacancy Signs oi For Rent Signs
(2) Maximum sign area shall be 4 square feet.
(3) Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding."
Staff Comments
Staff is recommending the language contained in the Proposed Changes to offer greater exposure
to multi family units in other sections described below.
Apartment Owners Association Recommendation
The Vacancy/No Vacancy provision should be deleted for apartments since it does not fully
address the needs of apartment owners. Instead they are proposing promoting apartments with
the City's Kiosk Program, banners, and flags similar to ones used for Model Home Complexes.
Banners
Page 31, Section 17.28.600 (b) (1)
(b)
Promotional Signs in Commercial, Office, .i,d Industrial, Medium Density Residential,
and High Density Residential 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. These signs are only
permitted for rental multi family complexes in the residential districts mentioned above.
The three types of promotional signs include attached, detached, and window signs. Only
attached promotional signs are permitted for the mentioned residential districts. Attached
promotional signs, detached promotional signs, and promotional window signs that require a
permit may not be used in combination during any quarter.
(1) Requirements for Attached Promotional Signs
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(0
For each use or business activity up to one (1) sign may be allowed. Except for a
use or business activity with fromage on two or more major streets 2 signs may be
allowed.
Maximum area shall be 100 square feet.
The vertical dimension of the sign shall not exceed 5 feet. Shall not exceed the top
of the cave line or parapet wall.
The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the
business or store frontage for businesses, or building frontage for rental
multiple family complexes, whichever is smaller.
The maximum duration for attached promotional signs is one thirty (30) day period
per quarter. Except that attached promotional signs in Commercial, Office, and
Industrial Districts may be used for two thirty (30) day periods in the 4th quarter
of each year and in Residential Districts may be used for two thirty (30) day
periods in the third quarter of each year.
All promotional signs shall be located on the site where the use or activity is
located.
Page 32, Section 17.28.600 (c)
(C)
Grand Opening Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Medium Density
Residential, and High Density Residential 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 or for multiple
familiy rental complexes.
(1)
For each use, business activity, or multiple family rental complexes up to one (1) sign
may be allowed. Except for a use, business activity, or multiple family rental complexes
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 eave
line or parapet wall.
(4)
They shall be attached to the building where the use, activity, or multiple family rental
complexes is located.
(5)
The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the business,
store frontage, whichever is smaller.
(6)
They may be allowed for any period of time during the first one hundred and twenty (120)
days of business or multi family rental complex operation.
Page 7, Section 17.28,050 (I)
(1) Model Home and Multiple Family Rental Complex Flags
O)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(s)
Flag poles shall not exceed the zoning district height limits set forth in the Developmere
Code or 50 feet if no height limit is provided by the Development Code.
Maximum number shall not exceed 2 per each model home or 4 per multiple family
rental complex.
Shall be located on the model home lots, the parking lot, or the sales office or the
multiple family rental complex.
They may only identify the builder and the subdivision name or the multiple family
rental complex.
Multiple family rental complex flags shall only be displayed in the third quarter.
Page 34, Section 17.28.800
Kiosk Program
Revise Section 17.28.800 accordingly to permit the multiple family rental complexes on the
Cit3~vide Kiosk Program.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee supported the Apartment Owners Association Recomendations with the
exception of a few members opposed the proposal of flags.
Sign Committee Rationale
While the Sign Committee liked the idea of allowing these complexes to identify themselves on
the citywide kiosk program, they also felt that the flags are not necessary to identify the
apartments which are ususally easily identified. On the other hand, the models in a tract are not
easily identified or located.
Staff's Position
Staff concurs with the recommendations of the Apartment Owners Association.
Page 9 Section 17.28.060 (b) (2)
Existing Language
COMMENT #12
On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, etc.) in Commercial,
Office, and Industrial Districts.
Sign area shall not exceed:
3 square feet for window signs."
Proposed Changes
"(b) On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, etc.) in Commercial,
Office, and Industrial Districts.
(2) Sign area shall not exceed:
(b) 6 square feet for window signs.
(c) 64 sq!jare feet for freeway signs."
Comment Group Rationale
(2) (b) Standard window signs are 6 square feet.
(2) (c) Freeway signs need to be larger in area to be visible.
Staff Comments
Staff concurred with the Comment Group's suggestion.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
(2)
(c)
On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For 12,ase, Sold, etc.) in Commercial,
Office, and Industrial Districts.
Sign area shall not exceed:
6 square feet for window signs.
64 square fe~t for fce~way signs."
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Sign Committee Rationale
The Existing Language provides for freeway oriented real estate signs. The area of these signs is
limited to 32 square feet. The information on this sign can be reduced to increase the size of
letters on the sign to increase the legibility of the sign.
Staff's Position
After listening to the Sign Committee Rationale, staff concurs with the Sign Committee. A 32
square foot sign with less information and larger letters would still be visible from the
freeway.
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COMMENT #13
Page 9, Section 17.28.060 (b) (3)
Existing Language
"(3) The sign structure height for freestanding signs shall not exceed 8 feet measured from
grade.,
Proposed Changes
"(3) The sign structure height for freestanding signs shall not exceed 8 feet measured from
grade except that freew~ signs shah not exceed 12 feet.'
Comment Gronp Rationale
Freeway signs need to be larger in area to be visible.
Staff Comments
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee does not concur with Staff Comments, refer to Comment #12.
Sign Committee Rationale
Refer to Comment #12.
Staff's Position
Refer to Comment #12.
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COMMENT #16
Page 9, Section 17.28.060 (b) (7)
Existing Language
"(7) There shall be a minimum of 150 linear feet from all other freestanding signs including
real estate signs."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
A distance requirement between real estate signs is not necessary. Existing constraints such as
utility poles, landscaping, driveways may unfairly prevent the appropriate placement of real
estate signs. The real estate industry is self policing in regards to the distances between signs.
Staff Comments
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
Sign Comnaittee Recommendation
The Sign Committee disagrees with Staff Comments.
Sign Committee Rationale
The Sign Committee' s position was that standards are set to create consistency within the
community. Self policing is rarely a good standard for an ordinance.
Staff's Position
After listening to the Sign Committee Rationale, staff concurs with the Sign Committee.
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Page 9, Section 17.28.060 (b) (9)
Existing Language
"(9)
COMMENT #18
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 the public right of way."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
One standard design is too restrictive and takes away from the individuality of signs. This
design does not work for all applications and it is too expensive to built and maintain. This
design will require additional maintenance since it is low to the ground which causes constant
spraying by the sprinklers.
Staff Comments
The Sign Committee was concerned about the number of real estate signs and their semi-
permanent nature. The standard design is intended to make real estate signs more permanent
and aesthetically pleasing. The following options may be considered by the Planning
Commission:
Require the proposed standard for all real estate signs
Require the proposed standard for Commercial and Office Districts which are
more visible than the Industrial Districts.
Require the proposed standard only for commercial centers larger than 5 acres.
Change the standard design to a more conventional real estate sign
Do not require standard real estate signs.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments option a.
Sign Committee Rationale
The Sign Committee did not agree with the Comment Groups Rationale. The standard sign
still provides for individuality since real estate agents can place their logos on the standard
sign. If the standard sign does not work for some applications, a window sign can be used
instead. According to the members on the Sign Committee who are knowledgeable about these
reusable standard signs, the initial cost of these signs is less than $500.
Staff's Position
After listening to the Sign Committee rationale, staff concurs with the Sign Committee's vision
for Temecula..
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Page 9, Section 17.28.060 (b) (12)
Existing Language
u(12)
COMMENT
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
occtlrs ~rst. "
Proposed Changes
"(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 transactS."
Comment Group Rationale
It is unrealistic to expect immediate removal of the signs after closure of the escrow.
Staff Comments
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
u(12) They shall be maintained in a clean, orderly fashion at all times and shall be removed
10 days upon the close of escrow or when the rental or lease has been txansaet~
accomplished, whichever occurs first."
Sign Committee Rationale
uTransacted" is not a specific date but close of escrow is. To address the Comment Group's
concern about the immediate removal after the close of escrow, the Sign Committee added the
10 day provision.
Staff's Position
After listening to the Sign Committee's concerns and rationale, staff concurs with the Sign
Committee' compromise proposal.
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COMMENT #21
Page I1, Section 17.28.070 (a) (1) d.
Existing Language
"The face of any freestanding sign shall not be placed parallel to the street."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
This standard is too restrictive. We should let the property owner and the sign contractor decide
which way they want to place their sign. Where the sign is located on the end ofa cul-de-sae or a
knuckle, it is appropriate to place the sign parallel to the street.
Staff Comments
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
"The face of any freestanding sign shall not be placed parallel to the street, except when the
sign is located at the end of a cul-de-sac or a knuckle where it is appropriate to place the
sign parallel to the street to ensure visibility of the sign."
Sign Committee Rationale
Instead of deleting the standard, the specific situations should be added where a parallel sign is
not appropriate.
Staff's Position
After listening to the Sign Committee rationale, staff concurs with the Sign Committee's
compromise proposal.
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COMMENT #25
Page 12, Section 17.28.070 (a) (4) f.
Existing Language
"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)."
Proposed Changes
Add a specified dollar amount needs to be added to limit the amount of money a developer is
expected to spend on the community feature.
Comment Group Rationale
It is unreasonable to ask a developer to provide a community feature just because they want to
place a sign on a major intersection within their property. The standard is not specific, it sets
no limits, and gives no examples for a developer to follow. By adding a specified dollar
amount a developer knows how much he is expected to spend on the community feature. This
would help the developer to figure in the cost for the community feature in the pefforma. For
example, the cost of the community feature should not exceed 150% of the cost to construct
the sign.
Staff Comments
Staff does not agree with some of the Comment Group' s suggestion. This standard gives a
developer an optional location for the development of a freestanding sign. If the developer does
not wish to provide a community feature, he/she is permitted to construct a freestanding sign
outside the 75 foot area. However, staff does concur that the standard leaves the scale and
associated cost of the community feature undefined; however, including a dollar amount in the
Ordinance does not seem to be very practical. Staff recommends no changes to the existing
language.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments.
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COMMENT #26
Page 13, Section 17.28.070 (a) (4) b. and c.
Existing Language
"b.
The landscaping for pylon signs shall include shrubs and small trees to hide the lower
portion of the pylon sign if visible from public view.
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 seasonally to maintain year round color."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
Landscaping should be required but should not be specified. It is micro management, discourages
use of drought tolerant landscaping, difficult to enforce, may conflict with other landscaping, may
block signs.
Staff Comments
Staff does not agree with the Comment Group's deletion of subsection 2. One of the goals of this
Ordinance is to enhance the aesthetics of Temeeula and the Committee felt that the flowering
plants do enhance aesthetics. Options available to the Planning Commission for subsection 3 are:
Not require the flowering plants in the Industrial Districts since they are less visible to the
public but require them in commercial areas.
2. Encourage instead of requiring flowering plants as accents in all development projects.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
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 tnd,
annual plants, or other plants which provide additional color, in similar proportions
within the required landscaped area. They shall be planted and replanted seasonally to
maintain year round color.,
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Sign Committee Rationale
It was the iment of the Sign Committee to add color to the landscaping for freestanding signs.
Staff's Position
After listening to the Sign Committee rationale, staff concurs with the Sign Committee's
compromised proposal.
COMMENT #29
Page 15, Section 17.28.080 (b) (3)
Existing Language
"Whenever wall signs on structures or buildings over two (2) stories in height are proposed in a
development; or,"
Proposed Changes
MWhenever wall signs on structures or buildings with three (3) stories or more are proposed in
a development; or,"
Comment Group Rationale
The standard need to be clarified and refer to number of stories instead of the height of the
building.
Staff Comments
Staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
'Whenever wall signs on structures or buildings with three (3) stories or more, or are more
than 32 feet in height are proposed in a development; or,"
Sign Committee Rationale
Buildings higher than 32 feet with one or two stories should require a Sign Program.
Staff's Position
After listening to the Sign Committee Rationale, staff concurs with the Sign Committee's
compromise proposal.
COMMENT #30
Page 19, Section 17.28.210 (a) and (b)
Existing Language
"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/fust food services, hotels/motels, and major tourist/retail attractions which occupy
an entire parcel with freeway frontage are permitted one wall mounted sign to identify their
business.
(a)
Requirements for Freestanding Freeway Oriented Center Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
(I) Any center with an area 7 acres or less shall not be permitted a freestanding freeway
oriented identification sign.
(2) Maximum number of signs shall be one center identification sign per center
(3) Maximum sign area shall be 150 square feet.
(4) Maximum sign structure height shall be 25feet, except that higher signs may be
justified through the use of a flag test. However, these signs shall never exceed 40feet
in height.
(5) A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs
shall not be allowed.
Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) Individual suites for multi tenant buildings shall not be permitted to have freeway
oriented wall mounted signs.
(4) These signs are encouraged on architectural elements to allow visibility for the signs that
are blocked by other buildings."
Proposed Changes
"Freeway oriented signs are permitted as freestanding and wall mounted signs. Freestanding
signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wall mounted signs may
identify single tenants occupying an entire building and located on a parcel. Wall mounted signs
shall not be permitted for multi tenant buildings. These signs are only permitted for parcels or
shopping centers that abbot the freeway.
(1) Number of signs permitted:
One single tenant identification sign per parcel not located in a shopping center
that is occupied entirely by one business.
One multi tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is
larger than 3 acres.
Two multi tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has
greater than 1000 feet of frontage.
(2) Maximum sign area shall be:
50 square feet for single tenant identification signs.
100 square feet for multi tenant identification signs. The permitted sign area
may include the center's name.
(3)
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 45 feet
in height.
(5)
A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs
shall not be allowed.
(6) Multi tenant signs shall identify a maximum of three tenants.
Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
The Same as Section 17.28.240."
Comment Group Rationale
Freeway signs are very important to survival of businesses that locate adjacent to the freeway.
They inform consumers of the location of available services and increase City's sales tax revenues.
The City should require attractive freeway signs. The City may explore other options to provide
an alternative or supplement to freeway signs by placing multiple tenant signs before each off-
ramp. These signs may include businesses that do not abut the freeway. This program is
Staff Comments
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Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestions.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
(1) Number of signs permitted:
One single tenant identification sign per parcel not located in a shopping center
that is occupied entirely by one business.
One multi tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is
larger than 5 7 acres.
Two multi tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has
greater than IC, C,G 1330 feet of frontage.
(7)
Businesses with freestanding freeway signs shall only be permitted a maximum of
three signs which may include a freestanding freeway sign, a wall mounted sign
which shall not be visible from the freeway, and a monument sign identifying the
business on a street oriented single tenant sign or a multi tenant sign.
Sign Committee Rationale
The Sign Committee felt that increasing the minimum acreage to permit multi tenant signs and
increasing the 1000 feet frontage to 1330 feet were necessary to decease the proliferation of signs
along the freeway.
StaWs Position
After listening to the Comment Group's rationale, the Sign Committee has agreed with the
overall idea and has offered their own compromise to ensure consistency within the proposed
ordinance.
COMMENT #212
Page 20, Section 17.28.230 (a) (1) and
Existing Language
"(1) Maximum sign area shall be 90 square feet.
(3) A maximum of three (3) tenants shall be allowed for each multi tenant sign."
Proposed Changes
"(1) Maximum sign area shall be 100 square feet.
(3) Delete
(5) The minimum letter size shall be 5 inches.
(6) The center name may be added to multi tenant signs but shall not exceed 20 square feet."
Comment Group Rationale
O)
(3)
(5)
(6)
The existing City policy is 100 square feet.
The existing City policy sets no limits to the number of tenants. It is very important to
identify the small tenants on the fleestanding signs to give them exposure their survival
depends on it. As long as the maximum area is set the City should permit the property
owner decide how many tenants can be identified on the sign.
In order to make the signs readable, a minimum letter size of 5 inches should be added to
the standard.
The centers should have the option of identifying their center name on their multi tenant
sign without being penalized for using the square footage for their multi tenant sign.
Staff Comments
O)
(3)
(5)
(6)
The 100 square feet is acceptable. The recommended 90 square feet in the existing
language was tied with the maximum of three tenants on each sign giving each one 30
square feet.
With the added minimum 5 inch letter height and the maximum 100 square feet sign area,
staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
The Ordinance permits a generous number of center identification signs for centers, two
per major entrance. However, smaller centers may not justify center identification signs.
They should be permitted to display their center name on the sign. The maximum
permitted 100 square should be large enough for these centers to identify themselves.
Therefore, the following language is incorporated:
"(6) The center name may be added to multi tenant signs but the total signs area including the
center name shall not exceed 100 square feet."
Sign Committee Recommendation
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The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
(5) The minimum letter size shall be 5 12 inches.
Sign Committee Rationale
The Sign Committee did not think the proposed 5 inch minimum letter height is large enough to
be readable from a car traveling 40 miles an hour. Moreover, the 5 inch letters could permit a
large number of tenants on a sign which makes the sign difficult to read; therefore, creating traffic
hazards. The 12 inch letter sizes would limit the number of tenants to 9 or 10 per sign where with
5 inch letters it would be twice as much.
Staff's Position
Staff concurs with the Sign Committee's compromise proposal. Ten tenants should be enough to
identify the tenants in a shopping center who are not other,vise entitled to their own freestanding
single tenant identification sign.
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COMMENT #36
Page 27, Section 17.28.310 (a)
Existing Language
Not permitted.
Proposed Changes
"/.~ PermiRed only for commercial uses through approval of a sign program."
Comment Group Rationale
Some commercial uses such as hotels should be able to themselves on a freeway sign.
Staff Comments
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee recommends the following modifications:
"(a) Permitted only for travel oriented commercial uses such as gas stations, restaurants,
fast food establishments, and hotels/motels through approval of a sign program."
Sign Committee Rationale
The Ordinance needs to be more specific on what type of commercial uses should be allowed to
have freeway signs.
Staff's Position
Staff concurs with the Sign Committee.
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COMMENT #38
Page 27, Section 17.28.340
Existing Language
"Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs for Single
Tenant BuiMings over 50,000 Square Feet or Multi Tenant Buildings in Professional Office
District
FreestaMing bzainess 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. ~
Proposed Changes
"Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs in
Professional Office District
Freestanding single tenant identification signs are intended to provide identification for
tenant in an office building. In multi tenant office buildings, a freestanding building
identification sign is permitted to identify the building."
Comment Group Rationale
The Ordinance should permit identification for smaller uses with under 50,000 square feet.
Staff Comments
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
"Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs ~
Tenant Office Building~ in Professional Office District
Freestanding single tenant identification signs are intended to provide identification for any
tenant in an office building occupying the entire building. In multi tenant office buildings, a
freestanding building identification sign is permitted to identify the building."
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Sign Committee Rationale
The proposed language by the Comment Group suggests that every tenant in an office building is
entitles to a freestanding sign which is unreasonable.
Staff's Position
After listening to the Sign Committee rationale, staff concurs with the Sign Committee's
compromise proposal.
COMMENT #40
Page 29, Section 17.28.410 (c)
Existing Language
Not permitted
Proposed Changes
Permit multi tenant signs for industrial districts. A similar program to the residential kiosk signs
may be appropriate or standardized signs for all multi tenant industrial buildings.
Comment Group Rationale
It is critical for the tenants in these buildings to be visible from the street. Restrictive signage will
cause the abuse of temporary signs.
Staff Comments
The existing language in the proposed Ordinance permits center identification signs with
addresses and a directory sign once the customer is on-site. Staff feels this combination would
allow sufficient exposure to the tenants in these multi tenant buildings.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments and recommends no change to the proposed
Ordinance.
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COMMENT #44
Page 40, Section 17.28.960 (a)
Existing Language
"(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 wouM 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 shah pertain to permanent and temporary signs except those identified in Secaon
17. 28. 960 (c), Removal Without Notice of Nominal Value Signs within the Public Right of Way."
Proposed Changes
"(a) Purpose and Intent
It is the intent of this section to recognize that the non-conforming signs shall remain in use as
long as desired."
Comment Group Rationale
The time limits set in the existing language are not reasonable since the life expectancy of most
signs exceed beyond 10 years. The Ordinance must permit all non-conforming signs to stay
without a time limit to remove them. It is unfair to business owners to remove signs that were
built in compliance with the standards in effect at the time of construction of the signs. They
proceeded in good faith with the construction of the sign and in most instances they did not build
their signs to the maximum allowed by the Ordinance to produce more attractive signs for the
community.
The Comment Group believes that signs are a critical part of survival of a business specially small
businesses. By taking away their signs they would lose their business which in turn would
produce a lot of vacancies, which in turn would bring down property values, increase crime, etc.
Not to mention reduced sales tax revenues to the City. The Ordinance should treat small
businesses fairly and same as the bigger businesses such as the auto dealers and large shopping
centers.
If the City feels some signs are in poor taste, the Ordinance should provide incentives to
encourage businesses to replace their non-conforming signs by better signs. However, expecting
the businesses to take down their signs is economically infeasible and morally unacceptable.
Staff Comments
While the concerns raised by the Comment Group are valid, there is a concern that this would
achieve the goals of the General Plan. Even though the Sign Committee felt that most signs in the
City appeared attractive, the amortization provisions are important to the future of Temecula.
Incentive could be provided to encourage the replacement of non.conforming signs.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee does not agree with Staff Comments.
Sign Committee Rationale
Refer to Comment #2.
Staff's Position
Refer to Comment #2.
COMMENT #45
Existing Language
Page 40, Section 17.28.960 (b)
"(b) 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 properly maintained in accordance with Section 17.28.900 (g), Maintenance
Responsibility of Signs, but may not be:
(1) Changed to another non-conforming sign
(2) Improved or structurally altered so as to extend its useful life
(3) Expanded
(4) Reestablished after discontinuance for 90 days or more
(5) Reestablished after damage or destruction or more than 50 percent of its value
(6) Moved or relocated."
Proposed Changes
~'(b) Continued Use of Non-Conforming Signs
A non-conforming sign may be continued to be used and shall be prope~y maintained in
accordance with Section 17.28.900 (g), Maintenance Responsibility of Signs, but may not be:
(1) Changed to another non-conforming sign
(2) Expanded
(3) Reestablished after damage or destruction or more than 50 percent of its value"
Comment Group Rationale
See Comment Group Rationale for Section (a), Comment # 44.
Staff Comments
Staff does not agree with the Comment Group's deletion of Sections (2), (4), and (6). These
Sections are reasonable restrictions for non-conforming signs.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments.
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COMMENT #46
Page 40, Section 17.28.960 (c)
(c) Removal of Non-Conforming Signs
Non-conforming signs which may be abated 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) 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 mall center identij~cation sign including 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 speci~ed 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"
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
See Comment Group Rationale for Section (a), Comment #44.
Staff Comments
See Staff Comments for Section (a), Comment #44.
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Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee does not agree with Staff Comments.
Sign Committee Rationale
Refer to Comment #2.
Staff's Position
Refer to Comment #2.
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ATTACHMENT NO. 8
FINAL LIST OF ISSUES
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COMMENT #2
Page 2, Section 17.28.010 (h)
Existing Language
'lTo 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."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
All non-conforming signs must be allowed to remain in use as long as the owners desire.
Staff Comments
Please refer to Staff Comments and Recommendations for Comment # 44.
Sign Committee Reeommendatlon
The Sign Committee does not agree with Staff Comments.
Sign Committee Rationale
The time lines provided in the Ordinance for removal of non-conforming signs are reasonable.
Moreover, the owners of non-conforming signs depreciate the value of their signs.
Staff's Position
Because of the controversial nature of non-conforming signs, staff would like to offer an option
which permits the adoption of the Sign Ordinance but would delay the determination of non-
conforming signs to a later date. After the adoption of the Sign Ordinance the City will perform a
detailed inventory of all existing signs. After the completion of this inventory, staff can then
determine all the non-conforming signs in the City and the Planning Commission and City Council
can therefore make informed decisions about non-conforming signs.
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COMMENT #18
Page 9, Section 17.28.060 (b) (9)
Existing Language
'(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 the public right of way."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
One standard design is too restrictive and takes away from the individuality of signs. This
design does not work for all applications and it is too expensive to built and maintain. This
design will require additional maintenance since it is low to the ground which causes constant
spraying by the sprinklers.
Staff Comments
The Sign Committee was concerned about the number of real estate signs and their semi-
permanent nature. The standard design is intended to make real estate signs more permanent
and aesthetically pleasing. The following options may be considered by the Planning
Commission:
Require the proposed standard for all real estate signs
Require the proposed standard for Commercial and Office Districts which are
more visible than the Industrial Districts.
Require the proposed standard only for commercial centers larger than 5 acres.
Change the standard design to a more conventional real estate sign
Do not require standard real estate signs.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments option a.
Sign Committee Rationale
The Sign Committee did not agree with the Comment Groups Rationale. The standard sign
still provides for individuality since real estate agents can place their logos on the standard
sign. If the standard sign does not work for some applications, a window sign can be used
instead. According to the members on the Sign Committee who are knowledgeable about these
reusable standard signs, the initial cost of these signs is less than $500.
Staff's Position
After listening to the Sign Committee rationale, staff concurs with the Sign Committee's vision
for Temecula.
COMMENT #21
Page 11, Section 17.28.070 (a) (1) d.
Existing Language
"The face of any freestanding sign shall not be placed parallel to the street."
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
This standard is too restrictive. We should let the property owner and the sign contractor decide
which way they want to place their sign. Where the sign is located on the end of a cul-de-sac or a
knuckle, it is appropriate to place the sign parallel to the street.
Staff Comments
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestion.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
"The face of any freestanding sign shall not be placed parallel to the street, except when the
sign is located at the end of a cul-de-sac or a knuckle where it is appropriate to place the
sign parallel to the street to ensure visibility of the sign."
Sign Committee Rationale
Instead of deleting the standard, the specific situations should be added where a parallel sign is
not appropriate.
Staff's Position
After listening to the Sign Committee rationale, staff concurs with the Sign Committee's
compromise proposal.
COMMENT #30
Page 19, Section 17.28.210 (a) and (b)
Existing Language
"17.28.210 Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial DLstricts
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 us gas stations,
restaurants/fast food services, hotels/motels, and major tourist/retail attractions which occupy
an entire parcel with freeway frontage are permitted one wall mounted sign to identify their
business.
(a)
Requirements for Freestanding Freeway Oriented Center Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
(I) Any center with an area 7 acres or less shah not be permitted a freestanding freeway
oriented identification sign.
(2) Maximum number of signs shah be one center identification sign per center
(3) Maximum sign area shah be 150 square feet.
(4) Maximum sign structure height shah be 25feet, except that higher signs may be
justified through the use of a fiag test. However, these signs shah never exceed 40feet
in height.
(5) A freestanding freeway oriented sign shah only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs
shah not be allowed.
(b)
Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
(1) Maximum of one wall mounted freeway oriented sign shah he 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.
(2) Maximum sign area shah not exceed 1.5 square feet per lineal feet of buiMing 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.
(3) Individual suites for multi tenant buiMings shah not be permitted to have freeway
oriented wall mounted signs.
(4) These signs are encouraged on architectural elements to allow visibiliO~ for the signs that
are blocked by other buildings."
Proposed Changes
"Freeway oriented signs are permitted as freestanding and wall mounted signs. Freestanding
signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wall mounted signs may
identify single tenants occupying an entire building and located on a parcel. Wall mounted signs
shall not be permitted for multi tenant buildings. These signs are only permitted for parcels or
shopping centers that abbot the freeway.
(1) Number of signs permitted:
One single tenant identification sign per parcel not located in a shopping center
that is occupied entirely by one business.
One multi tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is
larger than 3 acres.
Two multi tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has
greater than 1000 feet of frontage.
(2) Maximum sign area shall be:
50 square feet for single tenant identification signs.
100 square feet for multi tenant identification signs.
may include the center's name.
The permitted sign area
(3)
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 45 feet
in height.
(5)
A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs
shall not be allowed.
(6) Multi tenant signs shall identify a maximum of three tenants.
Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in
Commercial Districts
The Same as Section 17.28.240."
Comment Group Rationale
Freeway signs are very important to survival of businesses that locate adjacent to the freeway.
They inform consumers of the location of available services and increase City' s sales tax revenues.
The City should require attractive freeway signs. The City may explore other options to provide
an alternative or supplement to freeway signs by placing multiple tenant signs before each off-
ramp. These signs may include businesses that do not abut the freeway. This program is
Staff Comments
Staff concurs with the Comment Group's suggestions.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
(1) Number of signs permitted:
One single tenant identification sign per parcel not located in a shopping center
that is occupied entirely by one business.
One multi tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is
larger than i} 7 acres.
Two multi tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has
greater than I~_,C, 1330 feet of frontage.
(7)
Businesses with freestanding freeway signs shall only be permitted a maximum of
three signs which may include a freestanding freeway sign, a wall mounted sign
which shall not be visible from the freeway, and a monument sign identifying the
business on a street oriented single tenant sign or a multi tenant sign.
Sign Committee Rationale
The Sign Committee felt that increasing the minimum acreage to permit multi tenant signs and
increasing the 1000 feet frontage to 1330 feet were necessary to decease the proliferation of signs
along the freeway.
Staff's Position
After listening to the Comment Group's rationale, the Sign Committee has agreed with the
overall idea and has offered their own compromise to ensure consistency within the proposed
ordinance.
COMMENT #32
Page 20, Section 17.28.250 (a) (1) and (3)
Existing Language
"(1) Maximum sign area shall be 90 square feet.
(3) A maximum of three (3) tenants shall be allowed for each multi tenant sign."
Proposed Changes
"(1) Maximum sign area shall be 100 square feet.
(3) Delete
(5) The minimum letter size shall be 5 inches.
(6) The center name may be added to multi tenant signs but shall not exceed 20 square feet."
Comment Group Rationale
(D
(3)
(5)
(6)
The existing City policy is 100 square feet.
The existing City policy sets no limits to the number of tenants. It is very important to
identify the small tenants on the freestanding signs to give them exposure their survival
depends on it. As long as the maximum area is set the City should permit the property
owner decide how many tenants can be identified on the sign.
In order to make the signs readable, a minimum letter size of 5 inches should be added to
the standard.
The centers should have the option of identifying their center name on their multi tenant
sign without being penalized for using the square footage for their multi tenant sign.
Staff Comments
(D
(3)
(5)
(6)
The 100 square feet is acceptable. The recommended 90 square feet in the existing
language was tied with the maximum of three tenants on each sign giving each one 30
square feet.
With the added minimum 5 inch letter height and the maximum 100 square feet sign area,
staff concurs with the Comment Group' s suggestion.
Staff' concurs with the Comment Cn'oup's suggestion.
The Ordinance permits a generous number of center identification signs for centers, two
per major entrance. However, smaller centers may not jusfffy center identification signs.
They should be permitted to display their center name on the sign. The maximum
permitted 100 square should be large enough for these centers to identify themselves.
Therefore, the following language is incorporated:
"(6) The center name may be added to multi tenant signs but the total signs area including the
center name shall not exceed 1 O0 square feet."
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments with the following modifications:
(5) The minimum letter size shall be 5 12 inches.
Sign Committee Rationale
The Sign Committee did not think the proposed 5 inch minimum letter height is large enough to
be readable from a car traveling 40 miles an hour. Moreover, the 5 inch letters could permit a
large number of tenants on a sign which makes the sign difficult to read; therefore, creating traffic
hazards. The 12 inch letter sizes would limit the number of tenants to 9 or 10 per sign where with
5 inch letters it would be twice as much.
Staff's Position
Staff concurs with the Sign Committee's compromise proposal. Ten tenants should be enough to
identify the tenants in a shopping center who are not otherwise entitled to their own freestanding
single tenant identification sign.
COMMENT #40
Page 29, Section 17.28.410 (c)
Existing Language
Not permitted
Proposed Changes
Permit multi tenant signs for industrial districts. A similar program to the residential kiosk signs
may be appropriate or standardized signs for all multi tenant industrial buildings.
Comment Group Rationale
It is critical for the tenants in these buildings to be visible ~-om the street. Kestrictive signage will
cause the abuse of temporary signs.
Staff Comments
The existing language in the proposed Ordinance permits center identification signs with
addresses and a directory sign once the customer is on-site. Staff feels this combination would
allow sufficient exposure to the tenants in these multi tenant buildings.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments and recommends no change to the proposed
Ordinance.
COMMENT #44
Page 40, Section 17.28.960 (a)
Existing Language
"(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 thatwouM violate these regulations. It is also the
intent of this section that any elimination of non-conforming signs shah be effected so as to
avoid any unreasonable invasion of established property rights. For the purpose of this Section
signs shah 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."
Proposed Changes
"(a) Purpose and Intent
It is the intent of this section to recognize that the non-conforming signs shall remain in use as
long as desired."
Comment Group Rationale
The time limits set in the existing language are not reasonable since the life expectancy of most
signs exceed beyond 10 years. The Ordinance must permit all non-conforming signs to stay
without a time limit to remove them. It is unfair to business owners to remove signs that were
built in compliance with the standards in effect at the time of construction of the signs. They
proceeded in good faith with the construction of the sign and in most instances they did not build
their signs to the maximum allowed by the Ordinance to produce more attractive signs for the
community.
The Comment Group believes that signs are a critical part of survival of a business specially small
businesses. By taking away their signs they would lose their bus'mess which in turn would
produce a lot of vacancies, which in turn would bring down property values, increase crime, etc.
Not to mention reduced sales tax revenues to the City. The Ordinance should treat small
businesses fairly and same as the bigger businesses such as the auto dealers and large shopping
centers.
If the City feels some signs are in poor taste, the Ordinance should provide incentives to
encourage businesses to replace their non-conforming signs by better signs. However, expecting
the businesses to take down their signs is economically infeasible and morally unacceptable.
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Staff Comments
While the concerns raised by the Comment Group are valid, there is a concern that this would
achieve the goals of the General Plan. Even though the Sign Committee felt that most signs in the
City appeared attractive, the amortization provisions are important to the future of Temecula.
Incentive could be provided to encourage the replacement of non-conforming signs.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee does not agree with Staff Comments.
Sign Committee Rationale
Refer to Comment #2.
Staff's Position
Refer to Comment #2.
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COMMENT #45
Existing Language
Page 40, Section 17.28.960 (b)
"(b) 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 properly maintained in accordance with Section 17.28.900 (g), Maintenance
Responsibility of Signs, but may not be:
(1)
(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"
Proposed Changes
"(b) Continued Use of Non-Conforming Signs
A non-conforming sign may be continued to be used and shall be properly maintained in
accordance with Section 17.28.900 (g), Maintenance Responsibility of Signs, but may not be:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Changed to another non-conforming sign
Expanded
Reestablished after damage or destruction or more than 50 percent of its value"
Comment Group Rationale
See Comment Group l~.tionale for Section (a), Comment # 44.
Staff Comments
Staff does not agree with the Comment Group's deletion of Sections (2), (4), and (6). These
Sections are reasonable restrictions for non-conforming signs.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee concurs with Staff Comments.
COMMENT #46
Page 40, Section 17.28.960 (c)
(c) Removal of Non-Conforming Signs
Non-conforming signs which may be abated 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) 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 mall center identification sign including 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
F/all Signs- 7 Years
Monument Signs- 7 Years
Pylon and Pole Signs- 10 Years.
All other permanent signs 10 Years - l O years"
Proposed Changes
Delete
Comment Group Rationale
See Comment Group Rationale for Section (a), Comment
Staff Comments
See Staff Comments for Section (a), Comment #44.
Sign Committee Recommendation
The Sign Committee does not agree with Staff Comments.
Sign Committee Rationale
Refer to Comment #2.
Staff's Position
Refer to Comment #2.
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ITEM #8
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
February 24, 1997
SUBJECT: Development Code Cleanup Amendment No. 3 (Planning Application PA97-0036)
Prepared By: David W. Hogan, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
ADOPT PC Resolution No. 97- entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 97-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY
OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING
CHAPTER 17 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE MAKING
MINOR CHANGES TO THE LAND USE MATRICES AND A NUMBER
OF OTHER RELATED MINOR CHANGES (PLANNING APPLICATION
PA97-0036)"
BACKGROUND
Several amendments to Development Code have already been presented to the Planning
Commission. These remaining amendments include a number of needed clarifications and
enhancements that are needed to make the Code internally consistent.
DISCUSSION
In recent months a number of additional clarifications have been identified within the
Development Code. Most of the changes are relatively minor in nature and are intended to
rectify these potential inconsistencies or typographic errors. Examples include the following:
1. Areas where information in the permitted use tables is not entirely consistent with the
specific standards contained within the Code;
2. Unclear and inconsistent footnotes to the permitted use tables; and
3. Additional typographic and other minor corrections to the Code.
In addition to these minor changes, staff is suggesting an amendment to Table 17.08(a) to
address a recently observed change in a pattern of commercial development. This change is
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a hybrid of the traditional convenience market (e.g.. a mini mart or 7-11 store) and the
traditional drive-thru restaurant. In these circumstances, these drive-thru/food facilities
represent a small portion of the overall operation and are expected to require less stacking
capacity than a traditional drive-thru restaurant.
Because this drive thru facility is expected to be a relatively minor component of an overall
project, staff is proposing that the Development Code be amended to allow the Planning
Director to approve this use in a manner similar to conditional use permits in existing buildings.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The proposed amendments do not have the potential to cause a significant impact on the
environment and are consistent with the impacts included in the previous Negative Declaration
for the Development Code and Zoning Map as well as the Final Environmental Impact Report
of the City General Plan for the City and its environs. Therefore, the Planning Manager has
determined that the project is exeml)t from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed cleanup amendment to the Development Code is consistent with the adopted
General Plan.
FINDINGS
The proposed amendments are necessary to protect the public health, safety and
welfare.
The proposed amendments are consistent with the General Plan.
Attachments:
1. PC Resolution No. 97- - Blue Page 3
Exhibit A - Ordinance No. 97- - Blue Page 6
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
PC RESOLUTION NO. 97-
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 97-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMlV~NDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AM~,NDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE MAKING MINOR
CHANGES TO THE LAND USE MATRICES (PLANNING
APPLICATION PA97-0036)
WHEREAS, On November 9, 1993, the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted
the General Plan; and
WtW~REAS, On January 25, 1995, the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted the
City's Development Code; and
WHK~S, the City has identified a need to amend the adopted Development Code; and
WItk'REAS, 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, a public hearing was conducted on February 24, 1997, at which time
interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RECOMMEND THAT THE COUNCIL APPROVE AN
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING MINOR CHANGES TO THE COMIMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL LAND USE
MATRIX AND A NUMBER OF OTHER RELATI~X} MINOR CHANGES (PLANNING
APPLICATION PA97-0036)" THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORI~I ATTACHED
TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT A.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 241h day of February, 1997.
Linda Fahey, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTII~ that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 241h day of
February, 1997 by the following vote of the Commission:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
Debbie Ubnoslce, Secretary
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EXItlBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 97-
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EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 97-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA AMF-.NDING CItAFrF_,R 17 OF THE
TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE CHANGES TO
THE COMMERCIAIJlNDUSTRIAL LAND USE MATRIX IN
THE DEVFJ~OPMENT CODE AND A NUMBER OF OTHER
RELATED MINOR CHANGES (PLANNING APPLICATION
PA97-0036)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, STATE OF CALWORNIA,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. ~ The City Council of the City of Temecula hereby makes the
following findings:
A. That Section 65800 of the Government Code provides for the adoption and
administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by cities to implement such
general plan as may be in effect in any such city; and
B. That there is a need to amend the Development Code to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare; and
C. That this Ordinance complies with all the applicable requirements of State law and
local ordinances.
Section 2. Amend Chapter 17.06 of the Temecula Municipal Code as follows:
A. Add the following line to Table 17.06(a):
Recreational Vehicle Storage
Area
VL L- 1 L-2 LM M
C' C' C' C'
H
B. Add the following footnote to Table 17.06(a): "4 Subject to the provisions of
Section 17.24.020(d)(2)."
C. In Table 17.06(b) add a "'" to the Dwelling Unit Per Net Acre densities in the LM,
M, and H Zones.
D. In Table 17.06Co) replace the '*" shown in the Minimum Front Yard for the L-2,
LM, M, and H Zones with a
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E. In Table 17.06(b) replace Footnote 3 with the following: "Variable Side Yard
Setbacks: The combined side yard sethack for both sides must equal at least 15 feet with one side
having at least 10 feet to provide potential vehicular access to the rear of the property.'
Section 3. Amend Chapter 17.08 of the Temecula Municipal Code as follows:
A. Add the following lines to Table 17.08(a):
Swap Meet, entirely inside a
permanent building
Swap Meet, Outdoor
NC CC HT SC PO
BP LI
C C
B. In Table 17.08(a) replace the current listing for Automobile Service Station with
the following:
Automobile Service Station
without an automated car wash
facility
Automobile Service Station with
an automated car wash facility
NC CC HT SC PO BP LI
C P P P C C P
C C C C C P
C. Add he following line to Table 17.08(a):
NC CC HT SC
C P P
PO
BP LI
- p
D. In Section 17.08.020(0, in the last sentence, replace "15 (15) percent" with "fifteen
percent (15 %),.
E. In Section 17.08.050(g)(1), between 'alcoholic beverages" and" shall require' add
", except for the incidental sale of beer and wine at a restaurant,".
Section 4.
Code:
Make the following minor changes and clarifications to the Development
A. In Section 17.03.040Co)(2) delete the word "or" in the second set of parenthesis of
this section.
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B. In Section 17.03.060(b)(1) add the following to the end of the subsection: 'The
required size of the set backs for residential lots accessing onto a cul de sac may be modified by
up to twenty percent (20%) of the Code requirement.'
C. In Section 17.03.100(d) between 'this Development Code," and "or to violate any
permit" add ' any conditions of approval, '.
D. At the end of Section 17.04.020(e)(1) add the following ", except that residential
model home complexes may be approved for any appropriate period of time..
E. In Section 17.24.020(d)(2), Subsection b: add the word "not' between "parts are"
and "permitted".
F. Add Section 17.24.030(g)(3) to read as follows: 'Motorcycle parking spaces shall
have a minimum dimension of at least four by eight feet and shall be accessed directly from drive
aisle. '
G. In Section 17.24.050(h)(4) replace the word 'finger" with 'island' and after
"minimum inside dimension," add 'and the length of the adjacent parking spaces".
Section 5. Amend Chapter 17.08 of the Temecula Municipal Code as follows:
following:
In Table 17.08(a) replace the current listing for Convenience Market with the
NC CC HT SC PO
Convenience Market without an C P P P C
accessory fast food drive through
window
BP LI
Convenience Market with an
accessory fast food drive through
window
B. In Table 17.08(a) add Footnote No. 4 to the end of the table to read as follows:
"Conditional Use Permit is subject to the approval of the Planning Director."
C. In Table 17.03(a), for "X" under Conditional Use Permit-New Building, add a "'-
D. Add the following footnote to Table 17.03(a): 'Except as provided in Footnote 4
of Table 17.08(a)."
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Section 6. Severability The City Council hereby declares that the provisions of this
Ordinance are severable and if for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction shall hold any
sentence, paragraph, or Section of this ordinance to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
Section 7. Effective Date This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30)
days after its passage. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. 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 8. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED ,hk day of
,1997.
Pat~cia H. Birdsall, Mayor
ATTEST:
June S. Greek, City Clerk
[SEAL]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) SS
CITY OF TEMECULA
I, June S. Greek, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 97- was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Counc'~ on the day of ,1997, and that thereafter,
said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Temecula on the __ day of , by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS
June S. Greek, City Clerk
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