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Home My WebLink About070797 PC AgendaTEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION July 7, 1997, 6:00 PM 43200 Business Park Drive Council Chambers Temecula, CA 92390 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Fahey ROLL CALL: Fahey, Guerriero, Miller, Slaven and Soltysiak 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 tlt2/listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled 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 "Request 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 1. Approval of Agenda 2. Planning Commission Minutes from May 29~ 1997 and June 2~ 1997 3. Director's Hearing Update PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Planner: Recommendation: Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Development Plan) Forest City Development, Inc. South of Winchester Road, east of Ynez Road, west of Margarita Road and north of the future extension of Overland Drive The design and construction of a 1,079,846 square foot regional mall, a 403,000 square foot power center (retail), a 80,000 square foot cinema and 235,000 square feet of future retail space on 133.5 acres. Determination of Consistency With a Project' for Which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was Previously Certified Matthew Fagan, Associate Planner MAKE a Determination of Consistency With a Project for Which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was Previously Certified and Findings that a Subsequent EIR is not required; ADOPT Resolution No. 97-__ approving Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Mall and Power Center Site Plan, Mall and Power Center Elevations, Mall and Power Center Landscape Plan, Mall and Power Center Color and Material Boards; Robinsons-May Site/Landscape Plan, I~:\WIMBERVG\PLANCOMM\AGENDAS\7-7-97.WPD 7/2/97 vgw ] ~u!l~am uo!ss!mmoD ~u!uuelcl .reinflail - L661 ' I~/Inf :~u!|aam ~xoM SS3NISfla HHH~LO NIOISSFIDSIO MOISSIB/IA/O3 DN!IN!NIV'Id ~LltOdiH SHflDVN!VIA[ DN!INNIV'ld :uo!lepuotutuooolt :~ouueld :uo!13V leluotuuo~!^uH :[esodo~d :uo!le3o'I :luev!IddV :0/,4 '9 l~Ao~ddV qasuuN po!uS ldtuoxH 'saaeds ~uptsed paz!nb~.r oql Jo o3eld u! ooJ noH-u! gupljl~d ottl Jo luotu,{ed oql .loJ .,'Aoltl~ ol ul~Id o~!:3odS' ll~xo& PIO oql ol lu0tupuotue ue Jo lgAo.~dde JoJ lsonbaj V u~o& PIO ~[n~ovuo& Jo ~(1.tD IZZ0-L6Vd 'oN! uo!l~!lddV flu!tumid :uo!lnpu~tutuo3~H :aouunld :uo!13V i~luatuuo:!^ult :l~sodo~d :uo!leooq5 :lu~3HddV :'oM as~D :uo!|3V ITEM #2 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 29, 1997 A special meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Thursday, May 29, 1997, 6:05 P.M., at the City of Temecula Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Fahey presiding. PRESENT: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster, ABSENT: None Also present were Assistant City Attorney Mike Estrada, Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske, Associate Planner Saied Naaseh, and Minute Clerk Pat Kelley. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Fahey called for public comments on non-agenda items. There were no requests to speak. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda The Commission approved the agenda by consensus. 2. PA95-0127 (Sign Ordinance) Chairman Fahey advised the public hearing is still open. Associate Planner Saied Naaseh updated the staff report. Mr. Naaseh corrected the last sentence on page 4 of the staff report to read "...portions of this section should be deleted. Louis Kashmere, Texaco Gas Station owner, asked the Commission to make legal any sign on private property which cannot be seen from public streets and sidewalks; he will voluntarily remove any sign his customers find objectionable. He stated his station has the gas pumps located behind the building with a landscaped front. Chairman Fahey closed the public comment section at 6:22 PM. 17.28.325 - Freeway Oriented Signs in Professional Office District Commissioner Miller asked if the first sentence would prohibit the sign on the Rancon Building. Mr. Naaseh remarked the sentence "Wall-mounted signs shall not be permitted for multi-tenant buildings." is being deleted, and therefore multi-tenant signs for office buildings are allowed. Mr. Naaseh stated this section was added by the comment group to permit commercial businesses, which are allowed in office districts by the Development Code, to have freeway oriented signs, but offices were not specifically mentioned. R:\PLANCO~\MINUTES\1997\5-29-97.WPD 6/26/97 vgw 1 Planning Commission May 29° 1997 Commissioner Miller asked if there are any office districts adjacent to the freeway. Mr. Naaseh stated he did not know, but will find out. Chairman Fahey remarked, that the language needs to be re-worded if the intention is that commercial uses that are allowed in an office district are allowed to have freeway-oriented signs, but freeway-oriented office signs are not allowed. 17.28.350 - Requirements for Wall Mounted Business...2 Stories or Less... Commissioner Miller questioned the second sentence dealing with exterior entrances. Mr. Naaseh answered the intent is to distinguish between office buildings with an interior courtyard from those with exterior entrances to individual suites. Each suite with a parking lot entrance should be identified; in a courtyard situation, it is not appropriate to identify each business on the building's exterior; and owners are encouraged to only identify the office building. Commissioner Miller inquired if there are similar restrictions in the commercial zone and Mr. Naaseh replied there are not. 17.28,400 - Signs in Industrial District Mr. Naaseh corrected the first paragraph, third line, to "Office buildings...standards for O District...Section ~." 17.28,410- Sign Types Prohibited in Industrial Districts (a) - Commissioner Miller asked if there are industrial districts that abut the freeway. Chairman Fahey asked staff to pull maps to make a determination. Mr. Naaseh suggested deleting 410(b) as it is redundant. 17.28.420 - Sign Types Permitted in Industrial Districts (b) - Commissioner Webster stated direction sign size requirements in 17.28.280(b) may be too small for industrial sites. Mr. Naaseh agreed it may be appropriate to provide a larger -- i.e., 30 sq. ft. -- sign; and possibly tie the sign into site size rather than permitting all tenants the larger sign. He will research the issue and return to the Commission with a recommendation. 17.28.430 - Requirements for Freestanding Business Center...in Industrial Districts Commissioner Miller noted he did not see any other mention of seven (7) acres or less. Mr. Naaseh stated the sentence will be deleted. R:\PLANCO~\MINU~ES\1997\5-29-97.WPD 6/26/97 vgw 2 Planning Commission May 29, 1997 Commissioner Webster asked for a definition of a major intersection mentioned in Sections 430 and 440. Mr. Naaseh defined a major intersection as a street or intersection of two streets which have an ultimate General Plan or Specific Plan fight-of-way of 78 feet or more. This essentially is any intersection other than one in a local residential area. Commissioner Webster expressed his concern this definition will cream a proliferation of signs in a business park or industrial section, and suggested either changing the definition or at the least change the definition for this section. Commissioner Slaven suggested deleting "one additional per major intersection". Mr. Naaseh stated within 75' of an interchange, a sign must be embellished with landscaping, and be of special design or art work. Commercial, industrial and office building center identification signs built into the landscaping, are one-sided, and all freestanding signs have a background consistent with the building. He said the ordinance is structured to promote center identification; not individual tenants. The number of center identification signs is liberal because of their design standards. Chairman Fahey asked if tenant identification would be allowed in addition to center identification. Mr. Naaseh replied a multi-tenant industrial building with a center identification sign would not be allowed individual tenant signs, but another sign identifying the building would be permitted; and if it is decided to allow multi-tenant signs, that signs would also be permitted. Chairman Fahey questioned the difference between a business center identification and a freestanding tenant identification sign. Mr. Naaseh replied both are allowed; one for a center which is identified as three or more individual units. Section 440 pertains to one building or multiple buildings with one tenant. A center, permitted to have center identification under Section 430, will not be allowed any signs under 440. Chairman Fahey expressed problems with differentiating between a business center and a multi-tenant industrial building. Mr. Naaseh replied a multi-tenant building is any building with more than one tenant and a center is three or more tenants. Commissioner Slaven said there is potential for utilizing and qualifying for both because definitions are inclusive. Mr. Naaseh suggested eliminating the second sentence "They are also..." in 440 and then 440 would only apply to one tenant buildings; a two tenant building would not get any sign unless the multi-tenant sign section is added; if three tenants, it is considered a center and would get center identification signs and if multi-tenant signs for industrial buildings are added, they would get a multi-tenant sign. Chairman Fahey clarified a business center is for three or more tenants and it was suggested to delete "one additional per major intersection". Chairman Fathey mentioned industrial site size can range from one to 50 acres, therefore appropriate number of signs would be different. She proposed doing a combination where they either have multi-tenant signs or center signs. Commissioner Webster suggested returning to Sections 430 and 440 after discussing multi-tenant signs because that result will affect these signs. 7.28.600 - Temporary Business...Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts Chairman Fahey asked about changes made to the existing temporary sign ordinance. Mr. Naaseh stated the major changes are window signs and a provision added to allow banners for apartments. R:\PLANCO~4\MINUTES\1997\5-29-97.WPD 6/26/97 vgw 3 Planning Commission May 29. 1997 Chairman Fahey asked if advertising signs above the gas pumps as mentioned by Mr. Kashmer~ considered temporary signs. Mr. Naaseh replied the ordinance does not directly address those signs, uut self-service signs (toppers) are prohibited. Ms. Ubnoske stated it is not the intent of staff to make any changes to this section nor was there any public input. She stated any clarification and/or clean up would be appropriate at this time. (b)(1)c, (b)(1)e, (2)d and the definition of a detached temporary sign - Commissioner Miller stated language needs to be clarified. Mr. Naaseh mentioned the temporary sign, along with the air balloon and kiosk ordinances were integrated into the sign ordinance to have all sign-related ordinances in one document for ease of reference, not to make changes to approved City Council ordinances. Ms. Ubnoske stated enforcement of the temporary sign ordinance will be a topic at the joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Estrada commented the Commission has the authority and legal right to make changes when recommending approval to the Council. Under these circumstances, one solution is to make grammatical and/or clarification changes. The Commission, in passing it on the Council, points out their concern with certain issues and recommends the Council direct the Commission to look at those issues. Commissioner Slaven suggested if there is a concern with the way the "temporary sign" portion of the ~,,, ordinance is written. The Commission should let the Council know it has reservations with this section and are not implying agreement or approval. Mr. Estrada suggested keeping the temporary sign sections in correct sequence so when code enforcement staff, are looking for it, it is all in one document; adding a place holder; and not discussing the temporary sign section at all. Chairman Fahey expressed her concern with the Commission spending their time in making the temporary ordinance more restrictive since the City Council has told staff not to enforce the existing ordinance. Ms. Ubnoske stated staff will contact the Focus Group and explain no changes are being made to the temporary sign ordinance at this time and them will be a future workshop to consider temporary signs. Mr. Naaseh mentioned staff met with the Temecula Apartment Owners Association and the additions regarding multi-family units in the temporary ordinance were at their suggestion. Ms. Ubnoske mentioned anyone can provide input to the City Council when they hear this issue. It was the consensus of the Commission to return Section 17.28.600 - the temporary sign ordinance '- to its original condition. Commissioner Miller stated the Planning Commission was directed to come up with a sign ordinancl temporary signs are a part of the total sign ordinance. Mr. Naaseh explained the existing sign ordina,~e is a County ordinance and staff did not want to make changes to ordinances adopted by the City Council. R: \PLANC0~\MINUTES\1997\5~29-97.WPD 6/26/97 vgw 4 Planning Commission May 29, 1997 17.28.700 and 800 Commissioner Slaven stated these two sections are existing ordinances and any sections pulled for discussion and should be reinserted as previously approved. It was the consensus of the Commission to return these two sections to their original condition. 17.28.900 - Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties Mr. Naaseh asked the City Attorney if this is a new section since the existing sign ordinance does not have an enforcement section, but there are sections in the Municipal Code which deal with violations of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Estrada replied this section improves upon the violation provisions in the Zoning Ordinance and ties it directly to this ordinance. 17.28.920 - Non-Conforming Signs Commissioner Slaven stated it was her understanding staff will complete an inventory of non-conforming signs and bring it to the Commission for a determination of whether to grandfather or to remove those signs. Mr. Naaseh recommended the Commission direct staff to return with an inventory which has been analyzed for discussion of existing non-conforming signs. Mr. Estrada stated 17.28.920 says the non-conforming signs may continue to be used and must be maintained; amortization is not addressed. Commissioner Miller asked whether a non-conforming multi-tenant sign for a center could be changed due to tenants coming and going. Mr. Estrada replied an existing legal non-conforming sign under this section could not be changed to another non-conforming sign, but name changes are allowed if the space is there. Chairman Fahey suggested language be clarified to state tenants may be changed on an existing, legal non-conforming sign. Chairman Fahey recessed the meeting at 8:00 PM and the meeting was reconvened at 8:08 PM. Mr. Naaseh reported there are industrial sections bordering the freeway. 17.28.325 - Freeway Oriented Signs in Professional Office Districts Chairman Fahey asked if a wall-mounted sign on an office building next to the freeway would be non- conforming if built today. Mr. Naaseh replied the sign would be clearly visible from the freeway and would not be allowed today. It was the consensus of the Commission to allow wall-mounted signs visible from the freeway in office and industrial areas. R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES\1997\5-29-97.WPD 6/26/97 v~ 5 Planning Commission May 29, 1997 Chairman Fahey stated freestanding freeway-oriented signs are generally used to attract people from the freeway and since it is not the intent of office and industrial businesses to attract fleeway customers, freestanding, freeway-oriented signs for both office and industrial districts are not appropriate. Mr. Naaseh related a problem might arise with a multi-tenant building having freeway exposure which is allowed in the retail/commercial districts and asked for Commission direction for freeway-visible wall- mounted signs for a multi-tenant office building. Commissioner Slaven commented that identification of a large office building with multi-tenants would be appropriate, but to have everyone' s name all around the building would be inappropriate. Chairman Fahey stated she does not want to prohibit a sign because the building is located near the freeway. Chairman Fahey stated she would like to avoid multi-tenant signs oriented toward the freeway for office buildings. Mr. Naaseh remarked an office building is allowed two primary tenant and four secondary tenant signs and is hearing the Commission believes it is appropriate if those signs are freeway-oriented. It was agreed by the Commission that freestanding freeway-oriented signs for office buildings are not allowed. Commissioner Miller commented it has been stated up to six signs for five tenants is allowed in an district, but that is not how 17.28.350 is written. Mr. Naaseh remarked staff will reword language to clarify that the same standards used for commercial buildings are allowed. Mr. Naaseh asked if the Commission wants to allow wall-mounted freeway-oriented signs for a two (2) story or less office building with a courtyard situation. Commissioner Slaven stated she did not think it was appropriate for an office building. Chairman Fahey directed staff to look at what has passed; relook at standards for multi-tenant signs in commercial areas and develop something similar for freeway-oriented wall-mounted signs for office buildings. The Commission agreed that was reasonable. Chairman Fahey reiterated that wall-mounted and multi-tenant signs are allowed, but no freestanding signs, whether or not they are fleeway-oriented. 17.28.430(a) - Chairman Fahey suggested eliminating the one additional sign per major intersection since a business center is allowed two per main entrance. Commissioner Slaven stated the freestanding sign definition is misleading because it can be a sign on poles or set in the ground. Ms. Ubnoske replied staff will clarify the definition. 17.28.440 - Requirements for Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Section (4)b - Mr. Naaseh pointed out business center identification signs are not designed to be prominent signs; but are to be built into the landscaping. R:\PLANCOb~4\MINUTES\1997\5-29-97.WPD 6/26/97 vgw 6 Planning Commission May 29. 1997 Chairman Fahey stated her concern is that by allowing the business center signs plus multi-tenant ones, there will be too many signs. Mr. Naaseh suggested since a commercial area needs more signs and industrial centers are more restrictive, each industrial center be limited to one multi-tenant sign. If a center is small, it is not economically feasible to put in all the signs. He said another possibility would be regardless of center size, only one multi-tenant sign, or one center sign per driveway be allowed rather than two. Commissioner Soltysiak remarked industrial developers do not want lots of signs. Chairman Fahey stated staff's recommendations 1 thru 7 for multi-tenant signs in their April 21 memo would be incorporated into Section 17.28.440. Mr. Naaseh stated he envisions it as a new section in addition to the existing section and the Commission can add provisions that either a multi-tenant sign on any given center or one single tenant sign will be permitted. Commissioner Webster recommended leaving Sections 410, 430 and 440 as written. It was the consensus of the Commission to leave Sections 430 and 440 as written, incorporating multi- tenant signs in industrial districts based on staffs recommendation to make another section to insure sites do not get signs under Section 440 and a multi-tenant sign. Minimum size of center to permit freestanding freeway oriented signs (April 21, 1997 staff report) - Mr. Naaseh recommended a minimum size of seven (7) acres for multi-tenant signs as there are three (3) existing centers and two (2) vacant pieces that fall within 3 to 7 acres. Commissioner Slaven stated she was not in favor of reducing parcel size. Section a(1)(a) - Chairman Fahey stated staff suggested an option to allow businesses on less than 3 acres to combine together to have one sign. Mr. Naaseh stated to encourage fewer freeway signs, the proposed language encourages parcels to jointly propose one multi-tenant sign and they then could be allowed a monument sign on the street, which gives them four (4) signs. Ms. Ubnoske sta~d businesses want freeway exposure and it is also important to have local street signs. It was the consensus of the Commission to add staff's recommendation to the draft for further consideration. Height of freestanding freeway signs (May 19 staff report) - Commissioner Webster stated of the two staff recommendations (1) re-landscape 1-15 corridor; 2) eliminate the flag test procedure and set a maximum height), he agrees with setting a maximum height. He expressed but is concerned about the south end of town where 1-15 starts going uphill and wondered if there could be a variance on a case-by- case basis. Mr. Naaseh reported there is variance language existing in the Ordinance. It was the consensus of the Commission to make 30 feet the maximum height for freestanding freeway signs. R:\PLANCO~94\MINUTES\1997\5-29-97.WPD 6/26/97 v~4 7 Planning Commission May 29. 1997 It was moved by Chairman Fahey, seconded by Commission Slaven, to close the public hearing and to cot the item to July 7, 1997, when staff will bring back a final draft to make certain the Commission 's intent nas been captured. Commissioner Miller requested the draft ordinance be sent to the Commission Members ten(10) working days before July 7. Chairman Fahey requested continuance of the item if the ten (10) day advance cannot be met. The motion was unanimously carried. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT Ms. Ubnoske reported code enforcement staff reviewed Unocal's signs and two of the frames were removed. Remaining frames were permitted. She also reported Blockbuster's Christmas lights will be down on Friday, May 30, 1997. Ms. Ubnoske stated Napa Auto Parts' neon sign is not lighted yet. She will review the bright blue wall. Commissioner Soltysiak mentioned there is also an illuminated light in the rear of the building which he did not remember receiving approval. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION Chairman Fahey stated the joint City Council/Planning Commissioner meeting has been scheduled for Jm~., 1997, 7:00 PM, City Council chambers. Ms. Ubnoske asked Commissioners to let her know at the June 2 meeting if they cannot attend. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven, seconded by Chairman Fahey, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. The next meeting will be held June 2, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. LindaFahey, Chairman Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R: \PLANCO~\MINUTES\1997\5-29-97.WPD 6/26/97 vgw 8 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 2, 1997 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Plaxming Commission was called to order on Monday, June 2, 1997, 5:59 P.M., at the City of Temecula Council Chambers, 43200 Business 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 Mike Estrada, Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske, Senior Planner Dave Hogan, Senior Planner John Meyer, Associate Planner Matthew Fagan, and Minute Clerk Pat Kelley. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Fahey called for public comments on non-agenda items. There were no requests to speak. COMMISSION BUSINE,~S -1. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Slaven, and seconded by Commissioner Webster, to approve the agenda. The motion carded as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster, Fahey NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Approval of Minutes - May 19, 1997 It was moved by Commissioner Miller, and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve the minutes of May 19, 1997, with the following amendment: Page 3, eighth paragraph - Chairperson Fahey...public ll~al:ing section... The motion was carried unanimously. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. R:\PLANCOI~4\MINUTES\1997\6-2-97.WPD 6/30/97 klb 1 Planning Commission Minutes Commissioner Slaven asked if making a finding the CIP is in compliance with the General Plan, me. an the Commission agrees to the priofitization given to the projects. She asked of the Commission has authority to change the priorities. Mr. Meyer replied the Commission is not agreeing to the priority ranking nor can they change a priority. Chairman Fahey stated in the finding, it suggests a majority of the listed roadway improvements are in the Circulation Plan, she asked if those would be different from, in conflict with, or add circulation to the General Plan. Mr. Meyer replied not every project is in the Circulation Plan; i.e, traffic signal projects, but none are in conflict with the General Plan. Commissioner MRler asked if priority one (1) projects will be completed or commenced during the next fiscal year. Mr. Meyer replied not all priority one (1) projects will commence during FY 97-98 because of design and environmental concerns. Commissioner Slaven asked how the Planning Commission can change the priorities of the signal at Pauba and Margarita Roads and the widening of Ynez Road to Number one. Community Development Director Gary Thornhill stated a City Council workshop will be held July 1, 6:30 PM and your participation is welcomed, either in person or in writing. Commissioner Webster noted the resolution title specifies FY 1998/2002, but the Background sectionjn the staff report, FY 1997/2001. Mr. Meyer stated 1998/2002 is correct. It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Webster, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 97-Next entitled "A Resolution of the Planning Commission for the City of Temecula Determining that the City of Temecula's FY 1998-2002 Capital Improvement Program is Consistent with the Adopted City General Plan." The motion was carried unanimously. PUBIC HEARING ITEMS Planning Application PA97-0118 - Development Plan Community Development Director Gary Thornhill introduced the project. Associate Planner Matthew Fagan presented the staff report on Site Plan, Circulation and Grading. Mr. Fagan passed out copies of the Mitigation Monitoring Plan for the previous EIR in response to Commissioner Webster's request. Commissioner Webster stated since this project will have a higher pro rata share of traffic, there should be some type of agreement regarding future mitigation costs if the owner of the remaining parcel dev his property and his traffic share exceeds the EIR. R:\PLANCO~e4\MINUTES\1997\6-2-97.WPD 6/30/97 klb 2 Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1997 City Auorney We'mer stated from a fairness point of view Commissioner Webster is correct; CEQA will require the next developer to perform an analysis if there is an impact beyond the original estimate. Commissioner Webster said whether or not a condition to require an agreement between property owners should be added will be discussed during Commission discussion. Commissioner Soltysiak questioned the type of land use for the remaining parcel. Mr. Fagan stated the Specific Plan shows the commercial core with support retail, mix use such as retail, office, hotel, residential, and business park. Commissioner Soltysiak asked, "since the first phase is taking up more traffic trips than originally estimated, what is the balance and what is the City's commitment for infrastructure support." Mr. Fagan stated the terms of the development agreement require the following improvements prior to the mall opening: deceleration/right-tum lanes on Winchester Road; Margarita Road improved to four-lanes with median to Solana Way; signal installed at Margarita Road and North General Kerney; Overland Road improved to four lanes between Margarita and Ynez Roads; and several drainage improvements. Department stores have a expressed a desire to open in late Fall 1998 with the mall itself in Spring 1999. Mr. Parks stated at a minimum, the City is proposing to have all the street work completed by the time the mall opens. Commissioner Soltysiak asked about the interim minimum landscaping around the ring road peripheral. Mr. Parks replied the pads will be graded for erosion control and there will be 750,000 yards of import dirt; the balance of the dirt will be on-site material. Commissioner Soltysiak asked if it balances with the force across the street. Mr. Parks replied it does according to the project engineer. Commissioner Slaven questioned the movement of dirt from Campos Verdes to this site being accomplished without creating a huge traffic jam on Margarita Road. Mr. Parks answered two open lanes of traffic are proposed in accordance with Public Works standards; probably it will require bridging the road surface similar to the method used at Winchester Road for transporting the dirt for the high school construction. Commissioner Slaven asked how will the traffic problem, created when the next section and the perimeter pads on the ring road are developed, be solved. Mr. Fagan replied the out lots are already part of the study and hopefully all the City's new infrastructure projects will work as planned. If a project on the remaining property comes in over the threshold, they will be subject to additional environmental review that may require mitigation measures, or they may not be able to build. If they go over the threshold, they have to come before the decision makers with a statement of overriding considerations, which was done for this project, for cumulative effect with the Campos Verdes project and Winchester Hills. Mr. Thornhill, the key conditions of approval of the Specific Plan are related to Overland Overcrossing which has been readdressed in the development agreement. When 750,000 sq. ft. of mall area is leased, the sale of the next series of bonds is triggered and a mechanism is in place R:\PLANCO~M\MINUTES\1997\6-2-97.WPD 6/30/97 klb 3 Planning Commission Minutes to get one of the key circulation improvements constructed. Most of Temecula's traffic problems are generated by buildout outside our area. Chairman Fahey asked if Overland Crossing is included in the traffic study. Mr. Thornhill replied Overland has always been addressed, but at different stages and the traffic study looked at both scenarios. Commissioner Webster asked about the 25-foot wide transportation corridor easement along Winchester Road. Mr. Thornhill replied it was part of the Southwest Area Plan and when the General Plan was developed, the easement was recognized. At that time it was assumed the easement might be needed someday for light rail or additional lanes, and it does provide insurance for possible future additional roadway. Chairman Fahey opened the public hearing at 7:00 PM. Colm Macken, representing Forest City Development, gave brief overview of the project. Jim Heller, KA Architects, Cleveland, stated Phase 1 will consist of the three major department stores, the enclosed mall connecting those three, the entertainment component and theater, and the 785,000 sq. ft. power center. There may be some peripheral development (there were four occupants in a past project). He reported the changes which have occurred since the April 7, 1997 workshop are: an extensive sidewalk plan has been developed. The power center is now a totally unified cohesive' and entrances are being built to handle the shopping center at total buildout. He mentioned this is a ~. '- level project with accessibility on both levels; at each department store there will be a graded and landscaped berm to provide upper and lower access. Bob Davis, Wilbur Smith Associates, traffic engineer, emphasized that at the time of the traffic study, assumptions included a power center or regional mall with mixed land uses and two alternatives were developed that had roughly the same number of dally trips. He said in terms of a traffic generation threshold, the mall' s critical time period is the PM peak and. The higher pro rata share reference is to the PM peak trips. I-Ie said at total buildout, this mall will generate five more trips in the PM than what is shown in the original traffic study. If the remaining land use has higher morning or noon peak hour trips, it will fall within the threshold. The actual difference is between 2 1/2 to 5 % higher trips property. The proposed project' s dally trips are 75% compared to 86% in the original plan. Chairman Fahey questioned how the study relates to Overland Crossing. Mr. Davis replied the original EIR assumed Overland was completed and assumed other large Specific Plans were also built out. Commissioner Webster mentioned die Mitigation Monitoring Program for the regional center had a provision for a formal park and ride and bike lanes and asked if either have been incorporated. Mr. Davis stated it was his understanding there is a bus pullout on the ring road and a drop off point, but no formal park and ride area; and bike lanes are being provided on perimeter roads as well as the roads leading into the mall; plus utilization of sidewalks is being studied. R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES\1997\6-2-97.WPD 6/30/9~ klb 4 ,Planning Commission Minutes June 2. 1997 Sam Pratt, 40470 Brixton Cove, stated he supports the mail, but does not believe the environmental documents satisfactorily address the traffic problem as changed conditions have occurred since the initiai EIR and a supplemental EIR must be prepared. He left a letter to be included in the record. Chairman Fahey asked if the mail is occupied in the fail of 1998, is it anticipated Overland will be completed within three years. Mr. Thornhill replied that is the plan, but other funding avenues are being sought to speed up construction of Overland Overcrossing. Commissioner Webster remarked the 25' easement is within a 37' wide landscaped buffer and building setback zone, and questioned if additionai traffic lanes are needed, will a 12' building setback and landscaped zone be adequate. Mr. Fagan replied this is the standard established in the Specific Plan which are the perimeters we are working with at this time. Mr. Thornhill mentioned the City has contracted with Tom Dodson & Associates, paid for by the applicant, to oversee the implementation of the Mitigation Monitoring Program to ensure compliance. Chairman Fahey asked if it would be appropriate to add a condition or plan to indicate a park and ride section on the site plan or should some of the extra parking spaces be designated park and ride. Mr. Fagan replied park and ride identification would be appropriate at this stage considering the mitigation is in the development agreement approval stage. Chainnan Fahey and Commissioner Webster stated they would like to see bike lanes on the ring road or some other access. Principai Engineer Parks said the ring road is not safe for bicyclists because of driveways and left-turn movements. Commissioner Webster stated he does not believe the bicycle problem is resolved by utilizing the sidewalk and not having a separate bike lane. Chairman Fahey reiterated some kind of linkage to existing bike lanes, especiaily those from the residentiai areas, is needed. Mr. Macken stated bike lanes are required on the perimeter roads; lanes on the ring road would be dangerous. He will research the park and ride facility but such a change requires going back to the department stores. Commissioner Webster suggested additionai sidewaiks: 1) from the NW comer of JC Penney to the ring road; 2) SE comer of the future department store to the ring road; 3) center of the retail store to the ring road; 4) questioned the function for the existing sidewaik to Sears as said he believes more pedestrian traffic will use the sidewaik above to go to the power center. Mr. Heller commented there are extensive walking accommodations and landscaping aiong the south side; the additionai one from Penney's would be the most reasonable and could be accommodated. Further, whi/e it appears feasible to have a waik from the ring road, there is a safety factor as cars entering from Winchester Road do not have a stop sign and a crosswaik would create stacking problems. He will need time to look at site improvement and engineering drawings with Public Works and Planning staffs to make certain the sidewalks are in the most appropriate locations to provide safe egress. R:\PLANCO~M\MINUTES\1997\6-2-97.WPD 6/30/97 klb 5 Planning Commission Minutes June2.1~7 Commissioner Soltysiak asked if a striped crosswalk with no traffic control would be an impediment to intemal circulation. Mr. Heller replied a crosswalk would not work unless ring road traffic was stopped. At each entrance, them is a stop sign on the ring road with stops every 500' to 700' around the ring road. He said the design of peripheral development around a four-lane 44' wide ring road is standard shopping center design and he has never experienced a problem with people crossing between the peripheral development and the mall. Chairman Fahey remarked since there are concerns, staff can work on the sidewalk issue and the Commission can look at the sidewalk plan when reviewing the landscape plan. Mr. Heller stated he will work with staff and with the landscape architect. Commissioner Webster stated he had the following comments: after constructing a parking lot, one would not come back to add a sidewalk; putting it in now, a line for future development is being provided because the sidewalk's main purpose is to provide a means for people to walk to the mall. He added more linkage between the power center and mall is needed; the mass of buildings along Margarita Road should be broken up and provide a streetscape along Winchester rather than a parking lot. He recommended the separation of Buildings B and C and a walkway to the rear to provide access to the back parking lot as well as additional gathering spaces. He also suggested breaking up Buildings J and K; existing Condition 4-E requires buildings along Winchester Road be placed as close as possible to Winchester Road frontage, which puts Pad B in conflict. Commissioner Miller remarked he is not certain he agrees with splitting those buildings as he is not a split will be used, and it would also encourage foot traffic crossing a busy street. Chairman Fahey stated the building mass can be addressed with elevations and is not in favor of splitting the buildings. Commissioner Soltysiak agreed with Chairman Fahey and also stated security may be a concern for the walkway. Mr. Macken commented this layout was one everyone felt worked because it opened up views into the power center. Margarita Road will be heavily screened according to the Conditions of Approval. There is a security issue with splitting buildings and it is better they be broken up architecturally. Finally he pointed out parking in the rear of buildings is generally designated employee parking. Mr. Heller mentioned there is continuous sidewalk and landscaping around the buildings which link the entire project together and there is complete pedestrian linkage along the exterior of the project. Commissioner Webster asked why there is no landscaping around the sides or rears of the power center. Mr. Heller replied landscaping detail will be shown later, but there is no purpose to have landscaping along the rear of the power center because of truck loading. Commissioner Miller stated he preferred meandering sidewalks along the City' s streets. Mr. Parks engineering and design for the perimeter streets will be done soon and if it is the desire of the Commission, meandering sidewalks will be addressed. R:\PI&NCO~LM\MINUTES\1997\6-2-97.WPD 6/30/97 klb 6 Planning Commission Minutes June 2. 1997 Chairman Fahey reiterated the Commission would like to look at the sidewalk plan in conjunction with the landscape plan. Commissioner Webster asked about the parking lot design. Mr. Heller stated parking stalls will be double stripped with two (2) 4" strips, and have a 9' center. Commissioner Webster asked whether there was a formula to determine the percentage of compact cars or were they fit in to accommodate the site design layout. Mr. Heller replied it is difficult to define where a compact car customer wants to park; up to 10% of parking spaces will be foreshortened, with widths remaining 9'. Chairman Fahey called a recess at 8:07 PM and the meeting was reconvened at 8:20 PM. Mr. Fagan presented the staff report on elevations. Tom Groover, KA Incorporated, explained the name--The Promenade of Temecula, colors, materials being used, logo--pinwheel or flower, ~ellis and canopies, for people gathering spaces, and grassy areas. Commissioner Slaven asked if it was possible to consider some type of cover for the open entryways. Mr. Groover stated he will consider a way to keep the rain off patrons. Dave Rhoads, Excel Architect, architect for the power center, stated he tried to break up the box by roof undulations; each major entrance is treated a little differen~y. Tile roofs like the adjacent residential area will be used; trellises will be employed at the corner and there will be entry facade enhancements. Chairman Fahey stated she liked the renderings and the entrances, but does not believe there is enough added architectural interest to break up the massing. Mr. Rhoads explained this is a generic look since we do not have tenants but as tenants come on, there will be more individuality. If a heavy pattern is articulated from one end to another, it would be a very busy look. Commissioner Miller commented the elevations look like a pattern and is there a way to break it up. Mr. Rhoads stated it will not be a pattern; each is slightly different (material, for example). Commissioner Slaven commented the examples are geometrical; considerable amount of work needs to be done; and square towers are useless in her opinion. Mr. Macken stated tenants are shown the approved entrances and they pick one that fits their use. Commissioner Miller questioned the businesses who have a particular corporate architecture. Mr. Macken replied they would have to come back for a heating. Chairman Fahey said the elevations of the mall are great; they variation and frontage is good. She said it would be nice if they could be duplicated in the power center. R:\PLANCO~4\MINUTES\1997\6-2--97.WPD 6/30/97 klb 7 Planning Commission Minutes June 2-1°tx"~ Commissioner Webster liked the elevations for the mall, He asked if the split face block is going to ~,e dark as it is not shown on the color sample board. Mr. Groover replied the block will be dark. Commissioner Shaven stated the mall has a number of different architectural amenities and would like to see something similar in the power center. It was the consensus of the Commission to approve the elevations of the mall. Commissioner Miller stated the two renderings of the power center closest to Margarita and the back looked fine but the front gives a feeling of a flat-pointed-flat pattern and needs a mix of elements. Commissioner Webster suggested breaking up the massing; and putting in more trellises and benches along the flat spaces of the wall to relieve the monotony. Chairman Fahey stated there are lots of way to break up the mass, it needs work with more interesting facades, more roofline variations and more articulations in the front, not just in the entrances. Commissioner Slaven questioned if there will be small coffee/sandwich places in the power center. Mr. Groover replied the comers are for a seated, landscaped trellis area, but it is limited to six or seven shops in order not to dilute the entertainment area. He said it needs to be collected in a district because they all want their signage visible from Winchester Road. Chairman Fahey stated for the next meeting, the power center needs additional work in breaking up building mass and suggested the applicant work with staff. Mr. Macken stated there will be areas within the power center for small tenants and he showed photos of power centers done by Forest City. He stated he will break up sections for the next meeting to illustrate what can be done. Commissioner Miller suggested match lines so the Commission can put them together. Chairman Fahey reiterated landscape plans for the mall and corner treatment need additional work and are to be brought hack to the Commission. Mr. Fagan asked for two Planning Commissioners to work with the landscape architect. Commissioners Miller and Soltysiak agreed to work with staff. Mr. Fagan presented the staff report on Robinson-May's landscape plan and elevations. Tony Amato, Amato/Reed Associates Architects, St. Louis, Mo., architect for Robinson-May, stated he was available to answer any questions and there were none. Commissioner Webster asked about vines on the two screening wails of each side of the load dock. Mr. Larry Moline, LRM-LTD Landscape Architects, Culver City, replied that wall does not have vin there are trees and shrubs for screening purposes. Commissioner Webster stated he would prefer camphor and strawberry trees over California pepper. R:\PLANCOI~4\MINUTES\1997\6-2-97.WPD 6/30/97 klb 8 ---Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1997 Chairman Fahey and Commissioner Slaven stated they like the Caiifornia pepper trees. Mr. Fagan presented the staff report on the elevations for Sears. Architect for Sears stated Sears has a corporate image and he does a site adaptation of those components for a particular mall site. Commissioner Slaven commented the City's trying to make an integral project and asked if Sears has another corporate image and does the tire store insist on having their own identity. The architect replied there was no other Sears prototype and the tire store has created their own architectural expression. Chairman Fahey stated neither the Sears store nor the tire store achieve compatibility with the rest of the mail and that's unacceptable for the center. Commissioner Slaven concurred with Chairman Fahey. Commissioner Webster commented the TBA store is completely unacceptable and Sears' biggest problem is the west elevation - the main entrance is dysfunctionai, not clearly defined; the back-lit windows are inappropriate; the chimney clashes with the rest of the mail, especially since this entrance is so close to the maws entrance. He recommended benches be added at both entrances and the wall screened with vines. Commissioner Soltysiak expressed his disappointment with the architecture as it clearly does not tie into the project. Commissioner Miller supported the other Commissioners' remarks. Mr. Macken stated he will talk to Sears and there is some negotiating between Sears' corporate image and what has been expressed by the Commission. Regarding the corner treatment, Commissioner Webster stated he has given written comments to staff; for the Landscape Plan, he would like to see a landscaped median for the first access road off Margarita Road to the power center even though it is considered to be a minor entrance. He mentioned the following: 1) there are no parking lot trees for the power center and he would like some in that area; (2) there is more tree density around the mall than the ring road and he would like to see more around the ring road to create a uniform density, otherwise all one will see is asphalt and a car lot during Christmas time due to the different levels. (3) Regarding the corner treatment at Winchester/Ynez, he understands staff has various options - art work, water features, landscape, and he agrees with all of them and couldn't detail any one thing to make certain this focal point receives the special treatment needed to give the mall a sense of place. (4) Commissioner Webster expressed concern about having a movie marque at the corner. Commissioner Slaven also discouraged a marque on the corner. R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES\1997\6-2-97.WPD 6/30/97 klb 9 Planning Commission Minutes June2-1°a2 Chairman Fahey stated she liked the comer treatment shown several years ago for Wal-Mart; and ag~,,,,d a movie marque is inappropriate. Assistant City Attorney Reuben Weiner reminded the Commission that this is a continued public heating and any information received at conferences with the applicant needs to be disclosed when the heating is re, convened for public response. Mr. Macken clarified a movie marque is not planned at that comer. Shawn Wamer, 13 Corporate Plaza, Newport Beach, representing So Cal Cinemas, spoke in opposition to the additional theaters as they will hurt existing ones and asked the Commission to study the impact of additional theaters on the retail centers before approving the entertainment complex. Mr. Warner passed out copies of newspaper articles relative to overscreening areas. Commissioner Miller asked if So. Cal Cinemas has data they would like the Commission to review. To please give such studies to staff for Commissions review. Mr. Weiner mentioned the issue before the Commission is consideration of the design of the complex, and the Commission can only deny the design the theater. Penny Rivera, 45320 Esmerado Court, expressed support for the mall, but asked the Plar Commission to request an independent and detailed study on the effect the mall megaplex will hav~ existing theaters and the commercial centers they support before approving the theater portion. Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena, commented the Sears building needs a lot of work; the project needs more landscaping in the parking lot and outside of the mall. Mr. Fagan reported the project will be conditioned for a comprehensive sign program which will be approved by staff. In response to Commissioner Miller's opinion that the signage should come to the Commission, Mr. Thomhill stated he will send copies of the sign program to the Commission before any decision is made. Commissioner Miller stated that approach was acceptable to Commissioner Miller. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to continue this item to the meeting of June 16, 1997. The motion was carried unanimously. Chairman Fahey expressed her appreciation for Commissioner Webster' s efforts and thanked him for his service. Commissioner Webster voiced his gratitude to have the opportunity to work with all the Commissioners and thanked staff for an excellent job. R:\PLANCO~M\MINUTES\1997\6-2-97.WPD 6/30/97 klb 10 --- Planning Commission Minutes June 2. 1997 PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Thornhill reported the joint City Council/Planning Commission workshop has been scheduled for July 1, 1997. Issues are: the length between design review and code enforcement; meeting with applicants prior to Commission hearings; and asked for other issues of concern. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION It was moved by Commissioner Miller, and seconded by Commissioner Slaven, to adjourn the meeting at 10:08 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. The next meeting will be held June 16, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hail Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, Caiifornia. Linda Fahey, Chairman Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R:\PLANCO~M\MINUTES\1997\6-2-97.WPD 6/30/97 klb 11 ITEM #3 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Planning Commission Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager July 7, 1994 Director's Hearing Case Update Following are the Planning Director's Agenda items for May and June, 1997. Date Case No. Proposal Applicant May 1, 1997 PA97-0101 Development Plan for S.R. Group, LLC product review for the Monte Vista subdivision May 8, 1997 PA97-0101 May 22, 1997 PA96-0317 May 22, 1997 PA97-0083 May 22, 1997 PA97-0099 May 29, 1997 PA97-0083 May 29, 1997 PA97-0099 June 5, 1997 PA97-0088 June 19, 1997 PA97-0172 Development Plan for product review for the Monte Vista subdivision Design Application for the Golden Corral R~staurant Tentative Parcel Map No. 28531 Tentative Parcel Map No. 28530 Tentative Parcel Map No. 28531 Tentative Parcel Map No. 28530 Development Plan for addition of 40 rooms to Embassy Suites Development Plan for product review within the Cas~erock Development S.R. Group, LLC Roger Kim Campos Verdes Forest City Development Campos Verdes Forest City Development Nesbitt Partners Temecula Venture, LTD Richmond American Homes of California Inc. Action Continued to May 8, 1997 Approved Approved Continued to May 29, 1997 Continued to May 29, 1997 Approved Approved Approvod Approved Attachments: 1. Action Agendas - Blue Page 2 ATTACItMENT NO. 1 ACTION AGENDAS ACTION AGENDA TEMECULA DIRECTOR'S HEARING REGULAR MEETING MAY 1, 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 COMMENTS 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 Speaks form should be ~led out and filed with the Senior Planner. When you are called to speak, please come forwaxd and state your name and address. For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be fried 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: Recommendation: ACTION: Hanning Application No. PA97-0101 (Development Plan - Product Review) S. R. Group, LLC South side of Nicolas Road, between N. General Keamy Road and Via Lobo Product Review for the Monte Vista of Temecula subdivision Categorical Exemption - Class 5 Minor Alteration in Land Use Limitations Carole K. Donahoe Approval CONTINtW_S TO MAY 8, 1997 ADJOURNM~.NT ACTION AGENDA TEMECULA D/RECTOR'S HEARING REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 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 COMMENTS 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 fried 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: Recommendation: ACTION: Planning Application No. PA97-0101 (Development Plan - Product Review) S. R. Group, LLC South side of Nicolas Road, between N. General Kearny Road and Via Lobo Product Review for the Monte Vista of Temecula subdivision Categorical Exemption - Class 5 Minor Alteration in Land Use Limitations Carole K. Donaboe Approval APPROVED ADJOURNM~NT R:\D~R~AGENDA~5-8-97.AGI~ 5/13/97 vgw ACTION AGENDA TEMECULA DIRECTOR'S HEARING REGULAR MEETING MAY 22, 1997 1:30 PM TEMECULA CITY HALL MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM 43200 Bus'mess Park Drive Temecula, CA 92390 CALL TO ORDER: Debbie Ubnsoke, Planning Manager PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 Eftled out and fried 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 fried with the Senior Planner befor~ that item is heard. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation: ACTION: Planning Application No. PA96-03 17 (Design Application - Golden Corral Restaurant Roger Kim, 1571 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92608 27624 Jefferson Avenue (immediately southeast of the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Overlend Drive) To construct a 7,500 square foot restaurant building on 1.58 acres. Negative Declaration John De Genge Annie Bostre-Le Approval APPROVED Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation: ACTION: Planning Application No. PA97-0083 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 28531) Campos Verdes, LLC East of Margarita Road, south of Winchester Road, north of South General Kearny Road, west of Meadowview and Roripaugh Hills A seven parcel subdivision of 132.5 acres Determination of Consistency With a Project for Which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was Previously Certified Matthew Fagan, Associate Planner John Pourkazemi, Associate Engineer Approval CONTINUED TO MAY 29, 1997 DIRECTOR HEARING Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation: ACTION: Platruing Application No. PA97-0099 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 28530) Forest City Development, Inc. West of Margarita Road, south of Winchester Road, north of the future extemion of Overland Road and east of Ynez Road A fifty-me (59) parcel commercial subdivision of 189.1 acres Determination of Consistency With a Project for Which an Environmental Impact Report (ELK) was Previously Certified Matthew Fagan, Associate Planner John Pourkazemi, Associate Engineer Approval CONTINUED TO MAY 29, 1997 DIRECTOR HEARING ADJOURNMFNT R:XDaE~c, ARXAGEN'DA~5-22-~7.AGN 5/27/97 klb ACTION AGENDA TEMECULA DIRECTOR~ S HEARING REGULAR MEETING MAY 29, 1997 1:30 PM TEMECULA CITY HALL PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92390 CALL TO ORDER: Dave Hogan, Senior Planner PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 fried with the Senior Planner before that item is heard. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation: ACTION: Planning Application No. PA97-0083 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 28531) Campos Verdes, LLC East of Margarita Road, south of Winchester Road, north of South General Kearny Road, west of Meadowview and Roripaugh Hills A seven parcel subdivision of 132.5 acres Determination of Consistency With a Project for Which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was Previously Certified Matthew Fagan, Associate Planner John Pourkazemi, Associate Engineer Approval APPROVED R:\DIRHEARXAGENDA\5-29-97.AGN 6/24/~7 klb Case No: Applicam: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation: ACTION: Planning Application No. PA97-0099 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 28530) Forest City Development, Inc. West of Margarita Road, south of Winchester Road, noah of the future extension of Overland Road and east of Ynez Road A fifty-me (59) parcel commercial subdivision of 189.1 acres Determination of Consistency With a Project for Which an Environmental Impact Report (El[R) was Previously Certified Matthew Fagan, Associate Planner Iohn Pourkazemi, Associate Engineer Approval APPROVED ADJOURNMENT ACTION AGENDA TEMECULA DIRECTOR'S HEARING REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 1997 1:30 PM TEMECULA CITY HALL MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92390 CALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC COMMENTS Dave Hogan, Senior Planner 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: Planning Application No. PA97-0088 (Development Plan) Nesbitt Partners Temecula Venture, LTD Southwest corner of Rancho California Road and Ynez Road Addition of forty (40 rooms to an existing 136-suite full-service hotel (Embassy Suites) Addendum to an adopted negative declaration Carole Donahoe, Project Planner Annie Bostre-Le, Assistant Engineer Approval APPROVED ADJOURNMENT R:XDIRHEAR~a, GENDA\6-5-97,AGN 619197 klb ACTION AGENDA TEMECULA DIRECTOR'S HEARING REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 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 COMMENTS 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 Pl3nner 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 ~ed with the Senior Planner before that item is heard. There is a three (3) mim~te time limit for individual speakers. PUBLIC HEARING Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Recommendation: ACTION: Planning Application No. PA97-0172 (Development Plan) Richmond American Homes of California Inc. Near the intersection of Pauba and Meadows Roads (Tract 24131 -F) Product review for the construction of f~,., (4) three (3) new model types within the Castlerock development within Paloma Del Sol. Amended at Director's Hearing 6/19/97. Categorical Exemption John Dc Gange Approval APPROVED R:\DIRHEAR\AGENDA\6-19-97 AGN 6/19/97 klb ITEM #4 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Planning Commission Gary Thornhill, Community Development Director July 7, 1997 Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Development Plan) -the design and construction of a 1,019,846 square foot regional mall, a 403,000 square foot power center (retail), a 80,000 square foot cinema and 235,000 square feet of future retail space on 133.5 acres - Forest City Development, Inc. Prepared by: Matthew Fagan, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning Commission: MAKE a Determination of Consistency With a Project for Which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was Previously Certified and Findings that a Subsequent EIR is not required; and ADOPT Resolution No. 97- approving Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Mall and Power Center Site Plan, Mall and Power Center Elevations, Mall and Power Center Landscape Plan, Mall and Power Center Color and Material Boards; Robinsons-May Site/Landscape Plan, Robinsons-May Elevations and Robinsons-May Color and Material Board, Sears Site/Landscape Plan, Sears Elevations and Sears Color and Material Board) based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. BACKGROUND This project was originally heard by the Planning Commission at their June 2, 1997 meeting. The project was continued by the Commission to their June 16, 1997 meeting. The following issues needed to be addressed by the applicant: power center elevations, the site landscape plan, the corner treatment at Winchester and Ynez Roads and the Sears and Sears Auto Center Elevations. The applicant was unable to provide revised exhibits prior to the June 16, 1997 Planning Commission hearing and requested the project be continued to the July 7, 1997 Planning Commission hearing. The Commission did not meet on June 16, 1997; therefore, the project was re-noticed for the July 7, 1997 Planning Commission hearing. R:\STAFFRFrXllSPA~7.PC3 7/~/97 cd 1 ANALYSIS Power Center Elevations Staff requested the Planning Commission provide direction regarding the Power Center Elevations. As a result of the June 2, 1997 Planning Commission meeting, the applicant was directed to address breaking up the overall massing the of the buildings by incorporating the following design components: Vary the roof heights at places other than the store entries. Incorporate design elements and colors from the mall building. Continue the building base elements from the front to the rear of the building. Utilize a broader range of colors and materials to differentiate the individual retail stores. Provide landscaping next to the building on the sides and rear of the building. Enhance and expand the number of gathering areas and provide more details. Provide more overhangs. Vary the architectural features at the building entrances. Staff received revisions to the elevations on June 18, 1997 and provided comments to the architect. It is Staff's opinion the architect has addressed the concerns raised by the Planning Commission. The colors and materials used for the Power Center are called out on the same color and materials board for the mall. A revised color and materials board is included in the Planning Commissioners' exhibits. Should the Planning Commission approve the color and materials for the mall and power center, then the colors and materials specified in the conditions of approval need to be modified. Landscape Plan and Corner Treatment at Winchester and Ynez Roads At the request of the applicant, these items were not discussed in detail at the June 2, 1997 Planning Commission hearing. Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Soltysiak were selected to be on a committee to review landscape issues. The Commissioners, the applicant, their landscape architect and Staff met on June 17, 1997. The following issues were discussed at the meeting: The corner treatment at the intersection of Ynez and Winchester Road: The applicant was directed to provide more "pizazz"at the corner. Pine trees or native Oak Trees were recommended instead of the palm trees which were proposed. It was also recommended that a water feature be worked into the treatment. Perimeter landscaping (along Winchester, Ynez and Margarita Roads): The applicant requested they be allowed to use evergreen trees in addition to the deciduous trees required under the Temecula Regional Center Specific Plan. The Committee was open to their suggestions. Parking lot landscaping: After a great deal of discussion, this issue remained unresolved at the meeting. The Specific Plan requires a minimum of 50% of the parking stalls be shaded. The applicant is proposing the use of trees in parking lots nearest to the R:~STAFFRPTXllgf'Ag'7,FC3 ?12197 cd 2 buildings and no landscaping closer to the ring road. They desire to limit the number of trees in the parking lot for the following reasons: 1. Overall security in the parking lot. A large number of trees will obscure the parking lot lighting. 2. Cost. The applicant would prefer to spend monies on landscaping in the entertainment area. Dollars spent for parking lot landscaping would take away from those spent in the entertainment area. Visibility. The Department Stores require visibility from the street and landscaping obscures the visibility. Parking lot shading is provided for the spaces most often used. Peak shopping demand at the mall is typically between Thanksgiving and Christmas. For the majority of the year, only the parking spaces closest to the mall are utilized; and therefore, only these they need to be shaded. The applicant stated the amount of trees proposed on their plan far exceeds the number of trees planted at a typical regional mall. Commissioner Soltysiak and Miller stated they would visit other regional malls in the area to determine the number of trees used on other projects. Staff visited the malls at Moreno Valley and North County Fair, and it was our observation that landscape coverage at these malls is well below 20%. Photos of the malls were taken and will be shown at the Commission hearing. Since this item remains unresolved, the Commission will need to discuss this item at the hearing. Sears and Sears Auto Center Elevations At the June 2, 1997 Planning Commission hearing, the architect for the Sears Department Store and Sears Auto Service Center was directed to re-visit the proposed elevations and color and materials for the project. Specific direction from the Commission included: Select designs which are more consistent and complimentary to the mall. Vary the roof heights of the Department Store, similar to the mall and Robinsons-May Department Store. Soften the colors used on the buildings. Delete the blue stripe from the Auto Service Center. The architect re-submitted revised plans for Staff review. Based upon initial review of the re- submittal, staff feels that the applicant has made minimal changes to his plans, as follows: Stonework that matches the mall has been added to the base of the building. The color palette has been changed to coordinate with the mall. The east entry element has been raised from one-story to two-story in order to break up the parapet line and to present more of an entry statement. Bands have been added to the building. The Sears Auto Center elevations have changed markedly with building bands, the use of glass windows and doors and a more articulated entry. R:\STAFFRPT~IISPA97.PC3 712197 cd 3 Basically, the applicant still proposes to use the Sears corporate statement design. There has been some movement in the colors, materials and building facades. However, the applicant is not desirous to change the prototypical design concept, including the tower element. The applicant has provided photos, showing the proposed design in both the evening and daytime. The photographs show that the entry facades are not fiat, but present a rounded plane, giving contour and relief to its surface. Should the Commission choose to approve the Sears Elevations, Color and Material Board and landscape plan, Staff recommends the following conditions of approval be added to the project: (The Exhibit letters will be determined by Staff after the hearing.) Add after General Requirements section: Building elevations for Sears and the Sears Auto Service Center shall conform substantially with Exhibit , and Exhibit (color elevations) or as amended by these conditions. Colors and materials used for Sears and the Sears Auto Service Center shall conform substantially with Exhibit , or as amended by these conditions (color and material board). Materials Colors Accent on eyebrow canopy STO Industries VT70262 White Field on entrance element VT70263 Light Beige Accent on base & trim VT70265 Dark Beige Field on main building VT70264 Medium Beige Auto center accent band & eyebrow canopy STO Industries Blue to match Sears sign Storefront doors Anodized aluminum Permanodic Clear No. 17 Storefront Aluminum Duranar Finish: Bone White Wainscot on main building Adoquin de Cantera Gray Group 1 Landscaping for the Sears Department Store and the Sears Auto Service Center shall conform substantially with Exhibit __, as approved with Planning Application No. PA97-0118, or as amended by these conditions. Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager. If it is determined that the landscaping is not being maintained, the Planning Manager shall have the authority to require the property owner to bring the landscaping into conformance with the approved landscape plan. Sidewalk Plan The applicant was directed by the Commission to refine the sidewalk plan. In addition, they stated they wanted to re-visit the locations where the sidewalk crossed the ring road for safety reasons. A revised sidewalk plan was submitted and is before the Planning Commission for their review and approval. Lighting Plan Staff will meet with the applicant and assist him in achieving compliance with lighting requirements for the project. R:\STAFFRPT~llSPA97.FC3 7/2/97 cd 4 FAX from Sam Pratt Staff received a ten (10} page FAX from Sam Pratt during the preparation of this staff report, which is Attachment 3. Due to its late arrival, Staff is unable to respond at this time, but will be prepared to respond at the Commission hearing. Attachments: PC Resolution - Blue Page 6 A. Conditions of Approval - Blue Page 12 Exhibits - Blue Page 24 A. Mall and Power Center Site Plan, Ultimate Development (KA Architects SP-1 ) Site Plan, Initial Development (KA Architects SP-2) Sidewalk Plan (KA Architects SP-3) Elevations Conceptual Landscape Plan (Mesa Design Group 01, 02, 03) Color and Material Board (KA Architects Sample Board) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Sears 1) 2) 3) 4) Site Plan (Architects Pacifica SK 0) Elevations (Architects Pacifica SK 3 & 4) Landscape Plan (Architects Pacifica PL1) Color and Material Board Sam Pratt Correspondence dated June 30, 1997 - Blue Page 25 R:\STAFFRPT~IIBPA~.PC3 ?r2F/7cd 5 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- R:\STAFFILP'I~llSPA97.PC3 7/2/97 cd ~i ATFACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0118 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN - MALL AND POWER CENTER SITE PLAN, MALL AND POWER CENTER ELEVATIONS, MALL AND POWER CENTER LANDSCAPE PLAN, MALL AND POWER CENTER COLOR AND MATERIAL BOARDS, ROBINSONS- MAY SITE/LANDSCAPE PLAN, ROBINSONS-MAY ELEVATIONS, ROBINSONS-MAY COLOR AND MATERIAL BOARD, SEARS SITE/LANDSCAPE PLAN, SEARS ELEVATIONS, AND SEARS COLOR AND MATERIAL BOARD) ON A PARCEL CONTAINING 133.5 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF WINCHESTER ROAD, EAST OF YNEZ ROAD, WEST OF MARGAR1TA ROAD, AND NORTH OF THE FUTURE EXTENSION OF OVERLAND DRIVE AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 910-130-047, 910- 130-052, 910-130-053, 910-130-054, 921-090-048, 921-090-051, 921-090-053, 921-090'056 WHEREAS, Forest City Development, Inc. filed Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Development Plan) in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code; WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Development Plan) was processed in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; WI-IEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Development Plan) on June 2, 1997, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time interested persons had an oppermnity to testify either in support or in opposition; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission continued Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Development Plan) on June 2, 1997 to the June 16, 1997 Planning Commission heating; WHEREAS, the applicant requested Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Development Plan) be continued by the Planning Commission at their June 16, 1997 Planning Commission hearing; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission canoeled their meeting on June 16, 1997; R:\STAFFRF~llSPA97.PC3 7/2/97 cd 7 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Development Plan) on July 7, 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 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. PA97-0118 (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. PA97-0118 (Development Plan) makes the following findings; to wit: 1. The proposed use is in conformante 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 General Plan, Specific Plan No. 263, and Ordinance No. 96-24 (An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Temecula, California approving a Development Agreement (Planning Application No. PA96-0333) between the City of Temecula, Forest City Development California, Inc. And LGA-7, Inc.). 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. Environmental Compliance. The Planning Commission hereby further finds and determines that the Project has been the subject of extensive prior environmental review and that no additional environmental review is needed for the following reasons: A. On July 13, 1993, following a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted Resolution No. 93-57 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Temecula certifying Environmental Impact Report No. 340 with addendure, adoption of the Statements of Overriding Consideration and approval of the Mitigation Monitoring Program on property located at the southeast comer of Ynez and Winchester Roads and known as Assessor's Parcel No(s) 910-130-046, 047; 921-090-001, 002, 003, 004, 005, and 006," certifying the Environmental Impact Report for Specific Plan No. 263 and Zone Change 5589 for the Property. B. Additionally, on October 11, 1994, following a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted Resolution No. 94-100 enti~ed "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Temecula adopting the addendum to the FEIR No. 340; to adopt an addendum to FEIR No. 340 including a new Mitigation Monitoring Program and determining R:XSTAFFRPTHI8PA97.PC3 7/2/97 ed 8 no additional impacts as a result of changing the circulation mitigation measures located at the southeast comer of the intersection of Ynez Road and Winchester Road." The Council found at this time that the proposed specific plan and zone change did not change any of the impacts identified in FEIR No. 340, none of the conditions described in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR had occurred, only minor technical changes or additions were necessary to make FEIR No. 340 adequate under CEQA, and the changes to the EIR by the Addendure do not raise important new issues about the significant effects on the environment. C. The Staff of the Planning Department has prepared an Imtial Environmental Study, dated May 15, 1997 analyzing the proposed Development Plan and the prior environmental actions on the Project, which Initial Study is incorporated herein by this reference. D. The proposed Development Plan incorporates the provisions of the City's General Plan, Specific Plan No. 263, the current zoning regulations for the Property, the Mitigation Plan of Environmental Impact Report No. 340 and such other ordinances, rules, regulations and official policies governing permitted uses, density, design, improvement, development fees, and construction standards applicable to the Property. All of the components of the proposed Development Plan which might affect the environment were discussed and analyzed in FEIR 340. Therefore, no further environmental review is required for the Amendment unless required by 14 Cai. Admin. Cede Sections 15161 or 15163. E. Based on the evidence in the record before it, and after careful consideration of the evidence, the Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that neither a Subsequent EIR a Supplemental EIR, nor further environmental review is required for the Development Plan pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166, 14 Cal. Admin. Code Sections 15162 or 15163, based on the following findings of the Planning Commission: F. The elements of the Project as described in the Development Plan were contemplated and fully and properly analyzed in the EIR certified and approved by the City Council on July 13, 1993 and the Addendure thereto approved on October 11, 1994 for the approval of Specific Plan 263 and Zone Change 5589. G. There have been no subsequent changes to the Project since October 11, 1994 which would require major revisions of the previous FEIR and Addendure due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. H. Substantial changes have not occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous FEIR and Addendum due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. R:~STAFFRPTXllSPA97.PC3 7/2/97 cd 9 I. There is no new information since the certification of the previous FEIR and Addendum which would show or tend to show that the Project might have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous FEIR and Addendure. J. There is no new information since the certification of the previous FEIR and Addendum which would show or tend to show that significant effects previously examined might be substantially more severe than shown in the FEIR and Ardenrum. K. There is no new information since the certification of the FEIR and Addendure which would show or tend to show that mitigation measures or alternative previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the Project. L. There is no new information since the certification of the FEIR and Addendum which would show or tend to show that mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous FEIR and Addendum would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment. Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby approves Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Development Plan - Mall and Power Center Site Plan, Mall and Power Center Elevations, Mall and Power Center Landscape Plan, Mall and Power Center Color and Material Boards, Robinsons-May Site/Landscape Plan, Robinsons-May Elevations and Robinsons-May Color and Material Board) on a parcel containing 133 acres located south of Winchester Road, east of Ynez Road, west of Margarita Road, and north of the future extension of Overland Drive and known as Assessor's Parcel No. 910-130-047, 910-130-052, 910-130-053, 910-130-054, 921-090-048, 921-090-051, 921-090-053, 921-090-056 subject to Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference and made a part hereof. R:',STAFFRPT',IIgPA97.FC3 '7/2/97 cd 10 Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOFrED this 7th day of July, 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 7th day of July, 1997 by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R:\STAFFRPTXIISPA97.PC3 7/2/97cd ]~ EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL R:'~TARFRFI'\IISPA97.FC3 7/2/97 cd 12 EXHIBIT A CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No. PA97-0118 (Development Plan) Project Description: The design and construction of e 1,019,846 square foot regional mall, a 403,000 square foot power center (retail), · 80,000 square foot cinema and 235,000 square feet of future retail space on 133.5 acres Assessor's Parcel No.: Approval Date: Expiration Date: 910-130-047, 910-130-052, 910-130-053, 910-130-054, 921-090-048, 921-090-051,921-090-053, 921-090-056 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 Exemption required under Public Resources Code Section 21108(b) and California Code of Regulations Section 15062. 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. General Requirements The Applicants and Owners of each parcel within the subdivision, jointly and severally, 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- 0118 (Development Plan), which action is brought within the appropriate statute of limitations pedod and Public Resources Code, Division 13, Chapter 4 (Section 21000 et sea., including but not by the way of limitations Section 21152 and 21167). City shall promptly notify the Applicant and Owners of any claim, action, or proceeding brought within this time period. City shall further cooperate fully in the defense of the action. Should the City fail to either promptly notify or cooperate fully, Applicant and Owners shall not, thereafter be responsible to indemnify, defend, protect, or hold harmless the City, any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any of its officers, employees, or agents. R:\STAFF~\I18PA97.1>C3 7~2~97 cd 13 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 - Ultimate Development), as approved with Planning Application No. PA97-0118, or as amended by these conditions. a. A minimum of 6,904 parking spaces shall be provided. b. A minimum of 121 handicapped parking spaces shall be provided. Class II bicycle racks shall be provided in accordance with the City's Development Code. Access from the outlots to the ring road shall be limited to a maximum of one (1) per outlot building. Outlot buildings shall be generally located as close as possible to the public streets to provide a distinctive streetscape. Parking for the outlots shall be primarily oriented toward the ring road and mall. Areas identified for future expansion shall be approved by the Community Development Director if the elevations are consistent with the previously approved elevations for the project. If the elevations are not consistent, the Community Development Director may take the plans for the proposed expansion before the Planning Commission for review and approval. Landscaping for the mall, power center and outlots shall conform substantially with Exhibit E (Conceptual Landscape Plan) and E-1 (Landscape Enlargements), as approved with Planning Application No, PA97-0118, or as amended by these conditions. Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager. If it is determined that the landscaping is not being maintained, the Planning Manager shall have the authority to require the property owner to bring the landscaping into conformance with the approved landscape plan. Landscaping for each component of the project shall be installed prior to the Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the specific component. Per the Temecula Regional Center Specific Plan, a 50% minimum average actual parking stall (space) area shall be shaded. The applicant shall submit landscape plans to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for review and approval which reflect this requirement prior to the issuance of the first building permit for the Mall or Power Center component of the project, whichever comes first. As an alternative the applicant may file for review and receive approval of a Specific Plan Amendment prior to the issuance of any building permit. R:\STAFFRPT~IIBPAg?.PC3 7/2/97 cd ],4 11. All disturbed and unbuilt areas which will have interim landscaping shall be landscaped in accordance with the City's Development Code. Sidewalks shall be installed in accordance with Exhibit F (Sidewalk Plan). Building elevations for the Mall shall conform substantially with Exhibit G, and Exhibit H (color elevations) or as amended by these conditions. Colors and materials used for the Mall shall conform substantially with Exhibit I, or as amended by these conditions (color and material board). Materials Cloth (Canopy) Aluminum (Storefront) Metal (Entry) Roof Cap Sheet Glass (Vision) Glass (Spandrel) Stucco (Walls) Stucco (Accent) Stucco (Accent) Stone (Capital, Column, Accent) Concrete (Walkways) Concrete (Entertainment Plaza and Entryways) Stone (Walkways) Colors Sherwin Willjams #SW1468 (Tourmaline Sherwin Williams #SW 1320 (Tasteful Tan Sherwin Willjams #SW2419 (Tempest Blue Sherwin Willlares #SW1462 (Park Bench Ford (Ford Blue Ford (Dark Blue Sherwin Willjams #SW 1074 (Ostrich Feathers Sherwin Williams #SW 1316 (Winnipeg Sand) Shetwin Williams #1066 (Salmon Suede) Adonquin de Cantera Natural Gray Terra Cotta #406, #400 and #408 Building elevations for the Power Center shall conform substantially with Exhibit J, and Exhibit K (color elevations) or as amended by these conditions. Colors and materials used for the Power Center shall conform substantially with Exhibit L, or as amended by these conditions (color and material board). Aluminum (Storefront) Metal (Grill) Metal (Roof) Glass (Vision) Stucco (Walls) Stucco (Accent) Stucco (Accent) Stone (Capital, Column, Accent) Stucco (Cornice) Stucco (Walls) Stucco (Walls) Concrete (Building Base) Concrete (Roof) Sherwin Williams #SW1320 (Tasteful Tan) Sherwin Williams #SW2419 (Tempest Blue) Sherwin Williams #SW1462 (Park Bench) Ford (Ford Blue) Sherwin Willlares #SW 1074 (Ostrich Feathers) Sherwin Williams #SW 1316 (Winnipeg Sand) Sherwin Williams #1066 (Salmon Suede) Adonquin de Cantera Shetwin Willlares #SW 1109 (Aria Ivory) Shetwin Williams/fSW1106 (Whole Grain) Sherwin Willjams #1111 (Kaffe Tan) To Match Adonquin de Cantera Monier #12600 (Vermont Green) Landscaping for Robinsons-May shall conform substantially with Exhibit M, as approved with Planning Application No. PA97-0118, or as amended by these conditions. Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously maintained to the satisfaction R:\STAFFRFrHISPA97.PC3 7/2/97 cd 15 of the Planning Manager. If it is determined that the landscaping is not being maintained, the Planning Manager shall have the authority to require the property owner to bring the landscaping into conformance with the approved landscape plan. 12. Building elevations for Robinsons-May shall conform substantially with Exhibit N, and Exhibit 0 (color elevations) or as amended by these conditions. 13. Colors and materials used for Robinsons-May shall conform substantially with Exhibit P, or as amended by these conditions (color and material board). Materials Stone (Entrance) Stone (Entrance) Stone (Entrance) Plaster/Stucco (Walls) Plaster/Stucco (Walls) Plaster/Stucco (Walls) Aluminum (Canopy and Storefront) Concrete (Walkways) Concrete (Walkways) Colors Ameristone #17 (Sedona Red) Ameristone #13 (Woodbury Pink) Ameristone #14 (White Ash) Sherwin Williams SW 1067 Sherwin Willlares SW 1065 Sherwin Williams SW 1064 Clear Anodized Aluminum Natural Concrete Chromix Admixture #5234 14. Prior to any application submittal for any of the periphery developments along Winchester and Ynez Roads, Pads A, B, and C, Major Retail F, G, H, and I, the applicant shall submit five (5) copies of a Design Manual for review by the Community Development Department - Planning Division and approval by the Planning Commission. Said Design Manual shall enumerate the design elements which are appropriate for the development. The applicant shall pay the fee for a Development Plan (under 10,000 square feet, not subject to CEQA), or equivalent (if superseded). The Community Development Director shall have the authority to approve any development which is consistent with the Design Manual without a public hearing. The fee for those projects which are consistent with the Design Manual shall be the fee for a Development Plan (under 10,000 square feet, not subject to CEQA), or equivalent (if superseded). If the Director determines the project is not consistent with the Design Guidelines, or the project would require a Conditional Use Permit (per Specific Plan No. 263), the matter wilt be set for a Planning Commission hearing and the appropriate full Application Fee will be required. Prior to the Issuance of Grading Permits 15. If the project is to be built in phases, the applicant shall submit a phasing to include: a site plan, sidewalk plan and landscape plan to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for review and approval, prior to the issuance of a precise grading plan. 16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.24 of the Temecula Municipal Code (Habitat Conservation). 17. The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Specific Plan No. 263/EIR No. 340 have been satisfied for this stage of the development. R:\STAFFRPT~IISPA97.pC3 7/2/97 ed 16 Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits 18. A Consistency Check fee shall be paid for each of the following components of the project: Mall, Power Center, Outlots, Department Stores, Cinema, Plaza, Entertainment Plaza Retail and 50,000 square foot retail. 19. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the mall or power center, whichever comes first, three (3) copies of Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans (minimum 1" = 50' scale) shall be submitted to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for approval. The location, number, genus, species, and container size of the plants shall be shown. In addition, all major and minor entry features and monumentation and the corner landscape and monumentation features (Winchester and Ynez Roads and Winchester and Margarita Roads) shall be included on the plans. 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. The plans shall be accompanied by the following items: Appropriate filing fee (per the City of Temecula Fee Schedule at time of submittal). b. One (1) copy of the approved grading plan. c. Water usage calculations per Ordinance No. 94-22 (Water Efficient Ordinance). d. Total cost estimate of planrings and irrigation (in accordance with the plan). 20. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the Robinsons-May, Sears, the Sears Auto Service Center, Anchor Numbers 3 and Anchor Numbers 4, the Cinema, the area identified as "future 50,000 square feet retail," and each of the outlots, the applicant(s) shall submit three (3) copies of Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans (minimum 1" =50' scale) to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for approval. 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. The plans shall be accompanied by the following items: Appropriate filing fee (per the City of Temecula Fee Schedule at time of submittal). b. One (1) copy of the approved grading plan. c. Water usage calculations per Ordinance No. 94-22 (Water Efficient Ordinance). d. Total cost estimate of plantings and irrigation (in accordance with the plan). 21. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any future expansions to the anchors or cinema identified on Exhibit D, or any other component of the project, the applicant(s) shall submit a Development Plan to the Community Development Department - Planning Division. Said Development Plan shall be accompanied by the fee for a Development Plan (under 10,000 square feet, not subject to CEQA), or equivalent (if superseded). R:\STAFFRP'BllgPA97.lPC3 7/2/97 cd 17 22. The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Specific Plan No. 263/EIR No. 340 have been satisfied for this stage of the development. 23. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for either the plaza area, the cinema or the area identified on Exhibit D as "Entertainment Plaza Retail" (whichever comes first), a detailed site and landscape plan (1"=20' scale) shall be submitted to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for review and approval. The plan should attempt to incorporate many of the following amenities into the plaza area: planter boxes w/trees and seating area, benches, stage area, tables, chairs, shade structures to include trellises w/vines & roisters, shaded turf open space, awnings, shaded seating areas, street lamps, trash receptacles, a fountain/water feature, art/sculptures, a variety of color, hanging plants, seasonal color (plantings), decorative bollards, enhanced paving areas, archways/gateways, outdoor movie screen, a gazebo, outdoor vendor carts, heaters, fans, and clock(s). 24. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the Cinemas, JC Penney's, Anchor No. 4 and the area identified as "50,000 retail," each applicant shall submit a Development Plan application for review by the Community Development Department - Planning Division and approval by the Planning Commission. Said Development Plan application shall be accompanied by the fee for a Development Plan (under 10,000 square feet, not subject to CEQA), or equivalent (if superseded). Prior to the Issuance of Occupancy Permits 25. Prior to the Issuance of the first Occupancy Permit, the applicant shall submit five (5) copies of a Sign Program for the project to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for approval by the Planning Manager. The sign program shall address appropriate colors, materials, heights and locations for the signage (wall-mounted, monument and directional) and shall be accompanied by the fee for a Development Plan (under 10,000 square feet, not subject to CEQA), or equivalent (if superseded). 26. Prior to the first Certificate of Occupancy for the site, all major and minor entry features and monumentation shall be installed. The corner landscape and monumentation features (Winchester and Ynez Roads and Winchester and Margarita Roads) shall be installed. 27. Roof-mounted equipment shall be inspected to ensure it is shielded from ground view from adjacent public streets. 28. Prior to the Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each component of the project, sidewalks shall be installed for that component. 29. Prior to the Certificate of Occupancy for each component of the project, all required landscape planting and irrigation shall have been installed in accordance with approved landscape and irrigation plan 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. R:XSTAFFRPT\IISPA97.PC3 7/2/97 cd 18 30. 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 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. 31. Performance securities, in amounts to be determined by the Director of Planning 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 Community Development Department - Planning Division for each component of the project. 32. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit. 33. The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Specific Plan No. 263/EIR No. 340 have been satisfied for this stage of the development. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT 34. 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. 35. Submit at time of plan review, complete exterior site lighting plans for approval. 36. Obtain all building plan and permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction work. 37. Obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings prior to submittal for plan review. 38. All buildings and facilities must comply with applicable disabled access regulations and must be fully detailed for plan check submittal. (California Disabled Access Regulations effective April 1, 1994). R:\STAFFRPTHIgPA97.l~C3 7/2/97 cd 19 39. Provide disabled access from the public way to the main entrance of the building. 40. Provide van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entry. 41. Restroom fixtures, number and type, to be in accordance with the provisions of the 1994 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Appendix C and State of California Title 24, Part 2 Accessibility Standards. 42. Provide an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with Building and Fire Codes. 43. Provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on ptans submitted for plan review. 44. Provide electrical plan including load calcs and panel schedule, plumbing schematic and mechanical plan for plan review. 45. Truss calculations that are stamped by the engineer of record, the truss manufacturer's engineer are required for plan review submittal. 46. Provide an approved precise grading plan with plan check submittal to check for handicap accessibility. 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 47. 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. 48. 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. 49. All improvement plans and grading plans shall be coordinated for consistency with adjacent projects and existing improvements contiguous to the site and landscape and irrigation plans and shall be submitted on standard 24" x 36" City of Temecula mylars. Prior to Issuance of a Grading Permit 50. A Grading Plan shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with the Uniform Building Code and City of Temecula Standards and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of any grading. The grading plan shall incorporate adequate erosion control measures to protect the site and adjoining properties from damage due to erosion. R:XSTAFFRPT~llSPA97.PC3 712197 cd 20 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 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 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. 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. 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: San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Planning Department Fish & Game Army Corps of Engineers 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. 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. An Area Drainage Plan fee shall be paid to or deferred by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District prior to issuance of any permit. If the full Area Drainage Plan fee or mitigation charge has already been credited to this property, no new charge needs to be paid. R:',STAFFRPT~I18PA97.PC3 7/2/97 ed 2] 60. The Developer shall obtain letters of approval or easements for any off-site work performed on adjoining properties. The letters or easements shall be in a format as directed by the Department of Public Works. 61. A construction area Traffic Control Plan shall be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and reviewed by the Department of Public Works for any street closure and detour or other disruption to traffic circulation as required by the Department of Public Works. Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit 62. Parcel Map 28530 shall be approved and recorded. 63. Permanent landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works for review and approval. 64. The Developer/Owner shall pay the Development Mitigation Fee in compliance with Planning Application No. PA96-0333 (Development Agreement); the terms as identified in Section (3) of Item 6 the Agreement. This fee is in lieu of the signal mitigation and development impact fees. 65. Improvement plans and/or 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: a. 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. c. Minimum centerline radii shall be in accordance with City of Temecula Standard No. 113. d. All reverse curves shall include a 100 foot minimum tangent section. e. All street and driveway centerline intersections shall be at 90 degrees. f. 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. The Developer shall construct the following improvements in conformance with applicable City Standards and subject to approval by the Department of Public Works. a. On-site traffic control devices as appropriate b. Storm drain facilities, except as otherwise provided for in Planning Application No. PA96-0333 (Development Agreement) c. Sewer and domestic water systems 66. R:\STAFFRPT~lI8PA97.PC3 7/2/97 cd 22 67. On-site bus bays will be designed at all existing and proposed bus stops as directed by Riverside Transportation Agency (RTA) and approved by the Department of Public Works. 68. 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. Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy 69. 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 70. All improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved plans and City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 71. 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 72. Water and sewerage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the provisions set forth in the County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health's transmittal dated March 24, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 73. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District's transmittal dated April 28, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 74. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Fire Department's transmittal dated May 20, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 75. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the California Department of Transportation's transmittal dated April 29, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 76. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Rancho California Water District's transmittal dated April 28, 1997, 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's Signature R:~STAFFRPT~IIgpAe//.PC3 7/2/97cd ATTACHMENT NO. 2 EXHIBITS R:\STAFFRJ'T~IISPAg'7.PC3 712197 cd S24 TIW/~ .~(]VM~F{O~H --, ;[1 D z ,< 0'"°' ""'°'"'" '""""' '°: liill~ I', M3,LN33 qVNOID3H VqFID3R3,L ;] _ , L z Z < Z iiil"" {i,'~ ;li!{{{i,, .I l ARCHITECTS PACIF'ICA LTD Exhibit B1 Exhibit B2 Exhibit B2 Ig ' II ! I ARCHITECTS PACIPICA LTD Exhibit B3 TEMFCULA TOWNE CENTER TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA q. Exhibit B4 ATTACHMENT NO. 3 SAM PRATT CORRESPONDENCE DATED JUNE 30, 1997 R:\STAFFRPT~IIgPA~7.PC3 7/2/97 Company: Fax number. Business phone: Date & Time: Pages: Re: City Manager - Ron Bradley +1 (gc)s) 694-1999 Reformer Sam Pratt +1 (909) 699-8689 6/30/97 1:36:~ t 10 Traffic Impact Forest City Mall 063097 Dear Mr. Bradley: Please see the attached letter in support of my position on the above subject. Refferances to your etter of 6/20/97, and A.S. Pratt letter to ~he Planning Commission of 06/02/97 am not attached. A signed original copy of this informatio~ was mailed today Ceffified to your office. Albert. S. Pratt ALBERT S. PRA~F 40470 Bdxton Cove T~nocula, CA 92591 (909) 699-8689 California Registration: Civil Engineer No. 7697 Structural Engineer No. 650 Monday, Juno 29, 1997 Mr. Ronald Bradley City Mamtger City of Temecula The Temecula City Council The Temecula Planning Commission The Temecula Redevelopmerit Agency 43174 Business Perk Drive T~mecula, CA 92~90 FAX 694-1999 Subject: Traffic Impact of the Proposed Forest City Mall, Requires a Subsequent or Supplemental EIR, CEQA, Public Resources Code Section 21166 Co~ (c). CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, 15163. Reference: Your Letter of June 20. 1997 (Attached) A.S. Pratt Letter to Temecula Planning Commission of June 2, 1997, including April 23, 1996 letter on traffic (A_"Aehed) Dear Mr. Bradley, Members of the Temecula City Council, and the Temeonla Redevelopmerit Agency: Thank yon for the courtesy of your time in preparing your above referenced letter and the offer ofassistance of Mathew Fagan, Associate Planner. I was vwf disappointed by the salon of the T~aec~hi City Coundl in reje~jng the recommendations of City Staff with regard to buiide~ mitigation fees. In my opinion, this is a major mistak~ in judgement, and may web have to be reversed. I am presenting my views on th~ above subject for your review. Should City S~iff wish to discuss any mav. er presented, I will be pleased to coopente. I support the concept of the Fores~ City Mall, and I believe it will enhance the image of T~necula. However, there is a price to pay for anything of this magninule in the City due to its unique location. Temecuia is fortunate to offer climate, physical beauty, and a dedication to services for the youlh and, seniors of the community (not to mereion the City's effort to accelerate Old Town Temecula enhlmcemant!~ The Environmental Impact Report (EIF,), used in suppea of the Forest City Mall, was originally prepared for a hypothetical commercial project to be used by the develepe~ in marketing the properly. The mitigation of traffic congestion resdting in acceptable Level Of Service (LOS) ~ major intezsectioos was based on imccurate assumptions of compounded traffic growth. Thz mitigaXion meuures in the EIR may ~kc years to accomplish and then will be unacceptable due to an inaccurate h~ffic grovah factor. I reconunend a minimum cornpenn'hal annual traffic growth factor of S%. The step by step "piecemeal" approach to Uafilc mitigaIinn will place the c/tizens of Temecula, Mumeta and axe "sphere of infhen~" in an area traffic gridlode for years if not indefinitely caused by an ina~curs~ compounded traffic growth assumption, not based on existing conditions, and a phasing in of inadequate planned mitigation illeasures. CEQA requires that the EIR be certified within 150 days from the end of the public comment period. I ara requesting the dates of the end oftbe Public Commant Period, the filing of the Notice of Determinalioo, when the EIR was Certified, and the EIR filed with the State Clearing House. Th~ former proposed Mumeta Mall at the *Golden Ttia~gl,~" site offenld lh~ minimum tra~c congestion impact on the Cilies ofTmzcula, Munieta and the "sphere of in~umco". CEQA requires a feasibility study and clmchision of the acceptance or rejection of an alternativo sitz. No alta'nn~ slt~ was considered in th~ EIIL The location of the proposed Forest City Mall is geographically unfortunate as city and southwest county growth is focusing on Temecula as the "traffic congestion hub (TCI-I)". With inacased traffic ~ongestioo is the specter of "smog' levels ez_,:e__-'Jing required bedth limits, and mitigation of the tnffic circulation problem will be costly and difficult 1. Two s*~+- highway arteries are undeniable, Highway 798 and Highway 79N. These two highways will funnel traffic into Temejmla from proposed, and increasing development to the south east, and from increasing proposed major county residential developmer~ from the noaheast. Shortly, the recreational mtfiic to, and from the Domenigoni Reservoir will be beyond compreheixsion. 2. 1-15 access to Temccuia at Wincheslgr and Rancho California w~l provide access to the Mall from the south, north and west Raacho California will be additionally burdened due to lra~'tc bypassing the Winchester Mall access because of congestion burdening the Ynez corridor to the noflh for return to the Mall. 3. Highway 79S U'affic will exacerbate the present "in city traffic' by bllftil~riln~o Marguerita Road to the Mall, B'~__,~ield b'tege Road to Ranthe California Road and continued access to the Mall, and access through residential arm using the Ranchitos access Roads. Access to the proposed Mall through te Meadowview subdivision can be expedited by using the main internal ring roads of Via Norte and Del Rey exiting via Noah General Kearney to th~ Mall. The Meadowview ring roads would be accessed via Avenida Barca and Pine Colada. 4. Ranthe C,~lifornia/Moraga Road Intersecfon: Meraga to and from Margarita Road, Pauba Road and Ranthe Vim Road to and from Margaritat Road, Bunme~eld Stage Road and the imersections with SR798, hubs Road, and Rancho California Road, Ynez Road between Santiago Road and Margarita Road, will be burdened with additional traffic generated bythe Mall. Thz Rancho California Road and Margarita Road Inters4~ion traffic will be exacerbated by additional to and from Mall generated traffic. 6. In order to expedite access to the Mall early access will be attempted at tim Highway 798/I-15 interchange using Front Street to the Santiago Overpass then Ynez Road to lhe Mall, making reducing the LOS (Loss Of Service) at Rancho California Road and Ynez to an unmitigable LOS. 7. The City of Temecula Mastor Environmental Assessment (MEA) of February 12, 1992, page 112, indicate 10 intersections and the ran'Tic couatx All ofth~ Iraffic counts at each intersection have been exceeded. Page 115 of the (MEA) indiwt,~ 36 intersections with AM and PM Peak Hour (LOS). These (LOS) have been exceeded at every one of the 32 intersections. The (LOS) at Winchester Road/Ynez Road is shown os 23.6 seconds (LOS C) during the AM Peak Hour and 28.4 seconds (LOS D) during the PM Peak Hour. 8. On Monday June 23, 1997, at 4:19 PM the installed lrafilc signal at this intersection was personally timed by Albea S. Pratt and found to be I m!m~ and 30 seconds. The Highway Capacity Manual, Transpoaation Research Board, 1985, (used for Reference in the Old Town Center EIR), Level of Service Criteria for Signalized Intersections, LOS "F" is interpret~ as "Total breakdown with atop-and-go operations" and gives a delay greater than > 60 seconds. All of the major imersections servicing the proposed Forest City Mall ~ require intersection LOS mitigatio:~ An intersection LOS < "F' (unacceptable level of service) will be diffi~nlt to impossible to nHnln, The specter of accumulated LOS exists in east and west directions from ~he WinchesterParn~z intersection 1o the Winebestir Jetfcrson intosection and from the Rancho Califomia/Ynez intersectinn to the Ranclio Califomis Road/leffcvson/Front Sirset intersection. 10. The citizsns of Tcmecula. Mumeta and the "sphere of influxes" should be advised of this possibility and asked i~they are Willin~ tO accept the Mall ,'~,.sing indefinite inereasing U'affic congestion with the attending "smog". 11. The Regional Specific Plan #263, Volume I, paragraph HI. A. (4): 1-1 5/Win~hester Road" - .... safe and efficient circulation system composed ofa n~t work of planned 1042o1 roadways designed for appropriate traffic and user neede*. 12. The Regional Specific Plan #263, Volume I, Mitigation Monitoring Program, paragraph L, Circulation, Lines 27, 28, 29 - does not address existing U'at~c nor projected area lzaffic - based on a realistic and currcS compounded Ua~ic growth rate. 13. Temecula Regional Cent~ Draft Specific Plan #263, EIR #340 - - - "Margnt~ta Road - wffi be major access (4 Lanes) for nmjodty of Temecula residents south and east of proposed Mall. Ths Matprita Corridor, from M~ Hot Springs Road to 8R798, serves aI least S0% of the population of T emecula including the V all Ranch and 14. Tlz Margarita Corridor has four (4)public schools. Joan Sparkman Elememary School, Temecuia Valley High School, Temecula Middle School and the Temecula Elemcntary School. A mnj or proposed sports park is planned adjacent to the Temecuh Elementary School. The Temecula Sports Park and Recreafioo Center on Rancho Vista and Margarbs Road. The increased traffic Kencreed by thc Mall will inase the hazards oftrattle accidents to the school children, and those paaicipsting in spoas and recreation activitie~ 15. Cdenmd Keerney Road is lu~llcated as major access to ths Mall directly impa~in_~ all of the residents of the Meadowview Subdivisio~ 16. Page 124 ofth~ (MEA), City of Temexula Capital improvsment Progrim (1992-96), it is now 1997, includes 12 si_oni6~ant lranspormtion improvements ovor the next five yoats. Ofthe 12 listed only 4 lave been eomple~cL 17. The C/ty ofTemecuht *Temecula Traffic News*, Jun~, 1997. "From the day the city was incorporated, traffic has been the major issue in Temecula, therefore the City has dedicated a major share of its rcsoorces to improving ~affic circulation". Of the 5 projeots desaibed to improve the lnfiic congestion of Temecnla only 1, the Winchester Road Interchangs has been completed. From the EIR data available these improvements were based on traffic forecasts that are out dated and do not reflect the compounded iraffic growth of the area. 18. Eventual completion of these facillti~s wiXhou~ an updated u'affic analysis will do limit to mitigalc future U'affic congestion, cost taxpayers an immensg: amount of money a po~ion of which might better be spent on traffic evaluation coupled with a review of the cost effectiveness of the proposed stnscturcs. 19. Substantial money (0ve~ $500,000) has been invested in the design of the Western Bypass Corfldor Phase I. This first phase will further exacerbate the tr~tc congestion at the Rancho California Road/I-IS Interchange and the intersections immcdiatcly to the east. No further work. should be done until funding ofthc original Riverside County planned Western Bypass from I-t5 on thc south to 1-15 to the northwest is completed and available, 20. The original EIR covering this project used projected traffic data based ~ an /naccurate compmmded growth facXc~ ',he Iraffic generated by this proposed project and will further exacerbate U'afilc congestion caused by the proposed Forest City Mall. 2 1. Recent s~a~cmazts in the ncws media comment ~m thc possibility of a change in thc Buffman/Firestonc/mlsceH~neous investors Enteaainment Project to be developed around a short portion of the proposed Western By~e This shmi poaion, ~nding at Rancho California Road, was not contemplated in the od~-sl concep~ of the Rivers/de County General Plan fo~ an artery to carry Iraffic "around" the City of Teinecula. 22. I did not accept the mitigation measures prepared for traffic conlrol which were a pan of the "Focused" EIR for ~hc Old Town Entertainment Center as they were based on d,,, that did not represent the compounded armuai traffic growth of Temecula, nor did it ~onside~ the "sphere of influence,. 23. The further "in city" development of the tesidemial areas of Paloma del Sol, Vail Ranch, and Red Hawk will compound ~he traffic congestion on SR 798, and the many accesses to the Mall from these areas. The Rainbow C~,yon villages wffi be severely impacted, 24. The future extensions of Ynez road to Muftieta Hot Springs Road, and Diaz Road ~hrough to the City of Muriet~. Present intersections that will suffer a maj~ Loss Of Service (LOS) in the City of Mume~a are Marguarita and Muftieta Hot Spiings Road, ',he Murrieta H~ Springs Roads off and on ramps at 1-2 1 ~ and 1-15 and Murriela Hots Springs Road at Jefferson. 25. Major residemid developme-t of the SR79N ~offidor is now underway in the French Valley are.~ :26. The Wilbur Smith and Associates Report Upa~*~ of Januery :31, 1997 - a 10 year period ofgudyfocused onthe immediate area around the Mall - Wincheater - Jefferson Ave./Margarita Road, Ynez Road - Margarita Road to Rancho California Road, Margarita Road - Winchester ~ SOhrm Way, ]~smt~ho C, alifotlfia Road - from 1- 15 lutcrehangc to Ynez Road. 27. The traffic projeaions are based on a compounded U~ffic growth rate of 2°/~ My field checks at the tlmc ofinvcstlgafing the EIR prq~tcd re= the Buffman E~tertainment Center indicated 8.5%, am ~ in the colaBounded rate of 425 %. The Wilbur Smith and Associates Report of January 31, 1997, is not based on existing conditions and, therefore, is not a valid fetecast or mitigation oflraffic congestion. 28. The NCHRP Report 255 is a recommended source for post processing modeling results. "- - - limt the use ofunadjusted model volumes is highly discouraged.' 29. Consistency Guidelines fet Transportation Modelln_e and Traffic F~tecasting Rivffside and San Bernardino Counties, January 1995, Tra~c Refinement and Pe~ncm~t Using NCHRP Rq~'t 255 Procedure. "However, great caution should be used before peak hour fetecasts are repetted. Where meier new fadlities have been added between the validation year and the fetecast year, --". 30. Further confirmSion ofa cetnpound~d tra~c growth can supported by the growth in population. vcUr registration, vehicle fees and number of vehicle California State license plates. 31. Ti= compounded population growth ra~ based on yearly population totals for the CiW of Tumecula from 1990 lhrough 1996, as published in the 1995 1996, Comprehensive Annual Financial Pepoft (CAFR) give a oompeunded annual growth rat~ of 8.5% > 2.0% in the above tdet~nced Wilbur Smi~ Rq~rL 32. TI= California DepatUnem of Finance lass a compounded popttlation growth rate for City of Teme~uh of 9.3%, 4.65 tim, the projccW. d irafilc growth rate of 2%. 33. During ~ one year period betweea the 1995 CAFR and tl~ 1996 CAFR there was a 23.3% growth in the nmnber of registered voters. 34. Southweal Area Planning Dimriot (8WAPD) Travel Forecast Model Pilot, Phase 1 Area Model, Validation Report, July 18, 1996, Table 3, Trip Assignment Validation is an analysis of traffic oonggstioa fetecast for the year 2015. The following areas are NOT Witkin Tolerable Lhnfis: 1. Jefferson Avenue (S/O Mutrieta Hot Springs Road) 2. Jefferson Avenue (N/O Winchester Rd.) 3. Winchester Road (E/O Jefferson Ave.) 4. Winchester Road (E/O 1-15) 5. Benton Road (W/O Washington Road) 6. t~nton Road ( F,/O Winchester Rd. 7. Rancho California Rosd (E/O Margaxita Road) 8. Clinton Kcith Road (FYO 1-215) 9. Muwitea Hot Springs Road (E/O 1-215) 10. Rancho California Road (F. YO 1-15) 11. Interstate 15 (S/O SR79 S) 12. Pala l~_~d(S/O SR79 S) 13. Murrieta Ha Springs Road ((F, JO Jefferson Av~.) 14. Los Alarnos road (E/O Jeffarson Ave.) 15. Kalmia Road (W/O Jefferson Ave. ) 16. Diaz Road (N/O Rancho California Rd.) 17. Jefferson Ave. (S/O/Overland Dr.) 18. Int:rm 15 (N/O Ranaho California Rd.) 19. Ynez Road (8/0/Winchas'tt~ Rd.) 20. Ynez Road (8/0/Solaria Way) 21. Front Street (8/O Rancho California Rd.) The above 21 locations indite__-_ :he forcoated arens ofcongesXinn for the year 2015. Th~ impact ofthe proposed Forest City Mall brings a deterrent or "traffic dan* to the compounded Inffic growth in the Temecula/Mutrieta areas and the "sphere of influence. requiring an itnmediate cooperalive effort to mitigate this problem. I do not concur with the conclusion of the Tcn~mla City Staff and City Altorney that the Preparation of · Subsequent or Supple~nental Envirrmmental Impact Report (EIR) for pla,nlng Application No. PA97-0118 ("mall project') is not required. This referenced plaardng application triggess all of the circumstances requiring the preparation of a subsequent EiR or mpplement to the EIR as set forth in Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163. Research onthe Regional Specific Han #263, GCPA#231, CZ #5589 Approvals, and ~tate Clearing House #g9020013, indicates that the Counay Regional Plan EIR was received by th~ SCH on 6/10/91 and ~ed on 7/25/91. The 5-year ~ on the original EIR would have lapsed atkr 7/25/96. No Ants was available forthe City of Temecula under SCH #89020013. Please furnish upda~d data to confirm lhe validity of the Environmental Impact Repert (CEQA) and muffle addeach prepared By Wilbur Smith and Associates for the proposed Forest Cit7 Mall. I ant aware that the City of Temecula accepted the status of Rivers.tale County documentation at the time of incorporatio~ My request is for subsequent ElY, documentation involving the approval of the proposed Forest City Mall. There are endless combinations of routes to the Mall from areas inside outside the city, but all affect our local area Uaffic congestion, We have no conUol over Uaffic congestion on the lmerstazc and SLate Highways, We can plan to make Waffic life bearable for Temccula citizens. We must work with our neighbors in the "sphere of influence,. We must plan cooperatively now!. One might say that we have two choices, no Mall or a City and a "sphere of influence, with some semblance oftra_qic control. I made an initial short review of the 1994 EIR forthe property now being considered for the Forest City Mall, and the letters of Wilbm' Smith and Associates indicating the could be mitigated. No Notice of a Public Hearing was advertised regarding the acceptance of the up bt- on h-affic by W~bur smith and Associate, and therefore, cannot be used as ~ of the EIR prepared by the Bedford CorporSinn to market thc property on which the proposcd Mall is to be developed. I do not support thc conclusions. However, I am in favor of the conccl~, of the Forest City Mall. For your ccnsiderition I suggest the following: 1. A moratorium on the issusnce of all residential and apartment building permits in the Cities ofTemccula, Murricta and the "spherc of influence, (coniroll=d by Riverside County) until a sepaxate tfafflc study is completed (understandable by the citizens, on how they will go f~om home to work, and return with out being sefinusly impacted by traffic congestion gencrated by the Mall), 2. A moratorium on any further oommgrcial construction on sites accessing the Margarita Cerridor. 3. A offrent Uaffic count at selected intersections with the Mall Uxfftc superimposed, and projected based an a compoonded annual traffic coimt that reflects the current population, and traffic increasc of the Temecula aru. 4. Update based on new ,hta of the present end fimu. c LOS at all of the intersections impacted by the traffic generated by the proposed Mall. This will affect the Mall Uafiic mitigation as proposed by Wilbur Smith and Associate~ Such modifications, and revisions will be made concurrently with the construction of the Mall to be in place at the cmnpletion of the in/fial phase. A minimm compounded annual traffic growth factor of 8%. 5. P~store full builder mitigation fees to a/low analmum funds for mt~ic mitigation. 6. No further design or constnaction on the balance of the structures described in th~ City ofTemecula 'Temecula Traffic News* until the cost affectiv~icse of these proposed stxuctures is determined by an updated traffic analysis. 7. Revisiting the General Plan to consider the long-term effects of traffic congestion ( with solutions ) on the quality of life of T emecula and to consider redo cing the residential density of the city. 8. A detailed interim franc plan (with effective ~ra~ic flow signing) during the three year construction phase of the Forest City Mall allowing all traffic to circulate with a ml~inmm of cengestion end a iolenble LOS. 9. In accordance with CEQA an updated ira~lc mitigation plan writton in *plain language*. 10. Working jointly with the City of Murrieta, Riverside Coomy and representative members ofth~ "sphere of influence* in the long-~um acceptance of the solution of this matter. The resolution of this problem now, however onerous, will ~limieutte citizcai dis~chanU~nt at · later ~-*~ and rcsuh in an aw.~pUmoe ofth~ Forest City Mall by thc citizens of Tcmecula Valloy without a * cloud of traffic cougostion*. As a currently ReSisttrod Civil Engineer, Statc of California No.7697, I have the technical education, and experience to suggest in consort with the City Staff a plan to mitigate to the satisfaction of the area citizens, the specter of an arcs awash in traffic, and becoming citizen traffic prisoners in their own homes. Thank you for the courtesy of your time in reviewing this prescmation. Sincerely yours, Albcrt S. Pratt Attachmeats: cc: Bob Buster, Supervisor, District 1, County of Riverside FAX (909) 275-1019 Mayor of the City of Murrista and Muftieta City Council FAX 698-4509 Chairman Murri~a Planning Commi~-SjOn FAX 698-4509 Rod Spriggs - Muftleta Citizens for R~sponsible Growth Rita (Seatry - Murrieta Citizens for Responsible Growth Caltram, Distria 8 - A~tn: Bob Harvey FAX (909) 383-7934 Western Riverside Council of Goveramm. s - Mr. Alan Crouse FAX (909) 757- 7991 SCAG - Aml: Michael Ainswofth FAX (909) 784-3923 Th~ Californian Th~ Press Enterprise, Tcmecula/Munieta Edition, Cad Love Tim O'Lesry The Press Enterl~isc, Rivcrsid~ Edition, Dan Borslcin The Rancho Ncws Rzpresentative citizens in th~ '*sphor~ of infiuance*. Dr. David C. Robinson, D.O. FAX 698-2964 David Micheal - "Tho Villages" City of T~mccula Joe TerravB - Rainbow Canyon Villages Mr. and Mr~ James Philp - Glen Oaks Mr. and Mrs. Jocl Banner - Rccltawk FAX ITEM #5 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION July 7, 1997 Planning Application No. PA97-0221, Old Town Specific Plan Amendment, Parking In Lieu Fee Prepared By: Saied Naaseh, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: ADOPT Resolution No. 97- recommending approval by the City Council of Planning Application No. PA97-0221 (Old Town Specific Plan Amendment) based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report. APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: City of Temecula PROPOSAL: A request for approval of an amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan to allow for the payment of the parking in-lieu fee in place of the required parking spaces. LOCATION: Old Town BACKGROUND By adopting Old Town Specific Plan, the City Council committed to provide public parking lots to attract tourists and residents to Old Town. The studies in the Specific Plan identified a short-fall of 360 parking spaces at the build-out of the Tourist Retail Core. The purchase, design, and construction of the Sixth Street Parking Lot/Restrooms with 78 parking spaces was the first step towards providing the needed parking spaces in Old Town. The 1997-98 Capital Improvement Program includes approximately $875,000 for acquisition, design, and construction of future parking spaces in Old Town. The Specific Plan also encourages the adoption of an in-lieu parking fee to help the City pay for the construction of these parking lots. DISCUSSION The proposed amendment adds the language necessary to give developers in Old Town a choice between providing the required number of on-site parking spaces or paying the in-lieu parking fee. It should be noted that the payment of this fee is voluntary and does not constitute an ownership interest of parking spaces developed by the City. Rather, the payment of an in-lieu fee grants the developer the right to develop property with fewer on-site parking spaces than would otherwise be revised. The amount of the fee will be set by the City Council. R:\OLDTOWNxAMDSPPP, X,.PC 7F}J97 cad 1 This amendment deletes the following language in Section III. F. 2., Parking, of the Old Town Specific Plan: All parking requirements in the Specific Plan area shall be delineated in Chapter 9.24, Parking and Loading, of the Development Code unless specifically regulated differently in this Specific Plan. See section on Public Parking Program. This amendment proposes the following language for this Section: All parking requirements in the Specific Plan area shall be delineated in Chapter 17.24, Parking and Loading, of the Development Code. However, instead of the required number of on-site parking spaces, the developer/owner/operator may choose to pay the parking in-lieu fee for a portion or all the required on- site parking spaces. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan since it implements the Old Town Specific Plan and its goals and policies. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION This amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan does not have the potential to cause a significant impact on the environment. Any potential impacts associated with the Old Town Specific Plan were included in the previous Negative Declarations for the Old Town Specific Plan, as well as the Final Environmental Impact Report of the City General Plan for the City and its environs. Further, this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section of the CEQA Guidelines 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 CEQA. This amendment complies with the requirements for this section as there is no possibility that the adoption of this amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. Attachments: 1. Resolution No, 97-__- Blue Page 3 Exhibit A (Ordinance No. 97-__) - Blue Page 6 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- R:\OLDTOWNVdVIDSPpRK.PC 6/30/97 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL AMF~NDING SECTION IH. F. 2., PARKING, OF THE OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW FOR THE PAYMF~NT OF THE PARKING IN-LIEU FEE IN PLACE OF THE REQUIRED PARKING SPACES(PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0221) THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Old Town Specific Plan that requires on-site parking spaces for developments and encourages adoption of a parking in-lieu fee; and, WHEREAS, staff is preparing a parking in-lieu fee resolution which will be considered by the City Council on July 22, 1997; and, WI-IF. REAS, it is necessary to amend the Old Town Specific Plan to provide a choice for developers in Old Town to either provide on-site parking as required by the Old Town Specific Plan or pay the in-lieu fee; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing on July 7, 1997, on the issue of recommending approval or denial of this amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES FIND AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That in recommending adoption by the City Council of an Ordinance approving this amendment, the Planning Commission 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 Old Town Specific Plan to implement it; and, C. That this Ordinance complies with all the applicable requirements of State law and local ordinances. Section 2. This amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan does not have the potential to cause a significant impact on the environment. Any potential impacts associated with the Old Town Specific Plan were included in the previous Negative Declarations for the Old Town Specific Plan, as well as the Final Environmental Impact Report of the City General Plan for the R:\OLDTO~SPPRK.pC 630/97 cad 4 City and its environs. Further, this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section of the CEQA Guidelines indicates that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It also states, 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 CEQA. This amendment complies with the requirements for this section as there is no possibility that the adoption of this amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. Section 3. That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt and approve the Ordinance approving the Amendment, Exhibit "A" , substantially in the form attached hereto. Section 4. The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall cause this Resolution to be transmitted to the City Council for further proceedings in accordance with State law. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th of July, 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 7th day of July, 1997, by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R:\OLDTOWI, RAblDSPPRICPC 6/30/97 cad 5 EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE NO. 97- R:\OLDTOx~v'N~bMDSPPKICPC 6/30/97cad 6 EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE NO. 97- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SECTION HI. F. 2., PARKING, OF THE OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PARKING IN-LIEU FEE IN PLACE OF THE REQUIRED PARKING SPACES(PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0221) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Eiaaia~ 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 Old Town Specific Plan to implement it; and C. That this Ordinance complies with all the applicable requirements of State law and local ordinances. Section 2. Section ll/. F. 2., Parking, of the Old Town Specific Plan is hereJoy deleted: All parking requirements in the Specific Plan area shall be delineated in Chapter 9.24, Parking and Loading of the Development Code unless specifically regulated differently in this Specific Plan. See section on Public Parking Program. Section 3. as follows: Section m. F. 2., Parking, of the Old Town Specific Plan is hereby to read All parking requirements in the Specific Plan area shall be delineated in Chapter 17.24, Parking and Loading of the Development Code. However, instead of the required number of on-site parking spaces, the developer/owner/operator may choose to pay the parking in-lieu fee for a portion or all the required on-site parldng spaces. R:\OLDTO~SPpRICpC 6/30/97 cad 7 Section 4. Environmental Determination The City Council hereby determines that this amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan does not have the potential to cause a significant impact on the environment. Any potential impacts associated with the Old Town Specific Plan were included in the previous Negative Declarations for the Old Town Specific Plan, as well as the Final Environmental Impact Report of the City General Plan for the City and its environs. Further, this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061Co)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section of the CEQA Guidelines indicates that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It also states, 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 CEQA. This project complies with the requirements for this section as there is no possibility that the adoption of this amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. Section 5. Severabilit.v 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 6. 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. R:\OI_DTO~SppRK.pC 6/30/97 ad 8 Section 7. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOFrED this ._th day of , 1997. Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor AT]?EST: 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 Council 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: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS COUNCILMEMBERS COUNCILMEMBERS June S. Greek, City Clerk ITEM #6 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION July 7, 1997 Planning Application No. PA95-0127 Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Prepared By: Saied Naaseh, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT PC Resolution No. 97- PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAPTER 17.28 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING APPLICATION PA95-0127) APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: City of Temecula PROPOSAL: A Request to Recommend Approval of a Comprehensive Sign Ordinance LOCATION: Citywide BACKGROUND This item was continued by the Planning Commission from the May 29, 1997 meeting. At that meeting, Planning Commission closed the public hearing and directed staff to include all changes recommended by the Planning Commission to the Sign Ordinance. Consequently, this item was continued to the July 7, 1997 meeting. Attachment No. 2 includes a redline copy of the Ordinance which includes all the changes the Planning Commission has made to the Ordinance since the April 21, 1997 meeting. This copy shows the deleted language as ~[~r~l and new language as ~. Exhibit A is a clean copy of the Ordinance. R:~STAFFRFI'X127PA95A.FC9 6/30/97 an DISCUSSION The Planning Commission has made several changes to the original Ordinance presented to the Planning Commission on April 21, 1997. In addition to the redlined copy included in Attachment No. 2, the following represents the major changes the Planning Commission has made to the April 21, 1997 Ordinance. Vehicle Signs The Planning Commission directed staff to recommend an Ordinance that further restricts the display of vehicles with signs. Freeway Signs Several portions of the freeway signs section was changed by the Planning Commission. The following provides a summary: In Commercial Districts an incentive has been added to encourage three (3) or more parcels to propose one multi tenant free standing freeway sign instead of three or more freestanding signs. The incentive for these uses is an extra freestanding tenant identification sign along their street frontage which other wise will not be permitted. This provision should help reduce the number of freestanding signs along the freeway. The flag test provision to identify the optimum height of freeway oriented freestanding signs was eliminated by the Planning Commission and was replaced with a 30 foot maximum sign height. This provision will eliminate the controversies in regard with the height of freestanding signs and the growing trees along the freeway. Freeway oriented wall mounted signs for multi- tenant building in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts are now allowed to make the Ordinance internally consistent. A great deal on discussion was spend on the size of centers which should be allowed to have multi-tenant freestanding freeway oriented signs. The Planning Commission agreed with staff that the minimum center size for permitting these signs should be 7 acres. However, some members of the Comment Group still thought that 3 acres was a more reasonable size. Staff is recommending the following language for Section 17.28.210 (a) (1} b. which is acceptable to the Comment Group and staff: One multi-tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is larger than 7 acres. If the total number of signs and the square footage permitted by this Chapter is reduced through the approval of a sign program, the 7 acre requirement may be reduced to 3 acres or larger centers. Number of Tenants for Each Panel The number of tenants allowed to be identified on each panel for multi-tenant signs in Commercial Districts was changed by the Planning Commission from one to two. The intent of this provision was to reduce the number of tenants that may be identified on each sign; therefore, increasing the readability of the sign. R:x~TAFFRPTX127PAgJA .PC9 6130197 sn 2 On-Site Directional signs in Industrial Districts The Planning Commission requested staff MultiDIe-Tenant Industrial Signs These signs were added by the Planning Commission to provide more visibility to the tenants in multi-tenant buildings in Industrial Districts; however, these sign are not permitted to be used in conjunction with single tenant signs. Existing City Ordinances Staff had incorporated four existing Ordinances adopted by the City which dealt with signs into the Sign Ordinance to create a comprehensive Sign Ordinance. These Ordinances include the Temporary Sign, Kiosk Program, Ambient Air Balloon, and the Billboard Ordinances. The Planning Commission did not agree with many provisions of the Temporary Sign Ordinance; therefore directed staff to remove all Ordinances from the Sign Ordinance. Staff has removed all these Ordinances from the Sign Ordinance with the exception of the Bill Board Ordinance. The Billboard Ordinance has been modified by the City Attorney and staff is recommending keeping this portion in the Sign Ordinance. All other Ordinances have been removed from the Ordinance and are only being codified by the Sign Ordinance. No changes are proposed for these Ordinances that are being codified. Staff had proposed the following changes to these Ordinances. One of the major additions by staff to the Temporary Sign Ordinance and the Kiosk Program was allowing apartments to use banners, flags, and the Citywide Kiosks to advertise and identify themselves. These added provisions were results of meetings with the Temecula Apartment Owners Association. The other major change by staff to the Temporary Sign Ordinance was the Window Signs provisions. The adopted Ordinance exempts window signs which are less than 10 percent from obtaining a permit. In addition, this Ordinance permits window signs between 10 percent and 75 percent with a permit and prohibits window signs over 75 percent. Staff has proposed a simpler and easier to enforce standard. This provision exempted window signs with less than 25 percent area from obtaining a permit and prohibited them if they were greater than 25 percent. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The Planning Commission hereby determines that the provisions of this Ordinance will have no effect on the environment and the proposed Ordinance is therefore exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3). This section indicates 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. This Ordinance regulates signage which are either for existing buildings or new buildings. The future signage for existing buildings will not cause a significant on the environment since existing building have already disturbed the land and their environmental impacts have been mitigated. The future signage for future building will not cause a significant on the environment the signage will be a part of the proposed projects and the environmental impacts from these projects will be determined when they are proposed. R:\STAFFRPT\127PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 ~n 3 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY This project is consistent with the General Plan since the General Plan implementation program requires the City to adopt sign standards for residential, commercial and industrial areas. Through the adoption of this Ordinance, General Plan goals relating to the urban design and community character are being fulfilled. FINDINGS Adoption of the Ordinance would: 1. Provide for effective business signage; 2. Assure that signs are compatible with the character of their surroundings and the community as a whole; 3. Preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place to live, work, trade, do business and visit; 4. 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; 5. Assure that signs are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain; 6. Regulate signs so as to avoid increasing the hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused by distracting signage; 7. Recognize that the eventual elimination of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter requires further analysis of the existing signs in the City. Attachments: 3. 4. 5. PC Resolution No. 97- - Blue Page 5 Exhibit A - Ordinance 97- - Blue Page 9 Redlined Copy of Ordinance 97- - Blue Page 10 May 19, 1997 Planning Commission Staff Report - Blue Page 11 May 5, 1997 Planning Commission Staff Report - Blue Page 12 April 21, 1997 Planning Commission Staff Report - Blue Page 13 R:\STAFFRPT\127PAg~A.PC9 6/30/97 ~n 4 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 97- R:\STAFFRPT~I27PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 sn 5 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAPTER 17.28 OF THE DEVELOPME. NT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING APPLICATION PA95-0127) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted the City's first General Plan on November 9, 1993; and WHEREAS, Section 65800 of the Government Code provides for the adoption and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by cities to implement general plans as may be in effect in any such city; and WHEREAS, the General Plan identified the need for the City Council to adopt an enhanced sign ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council appointed a representative committee of local citizens and business persons to assist City staff in developing an enhanced sign ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Sign Ordinance Committee met with City staff on April 2, 1996, April 30, 1996, May 7, 1996, May 21, 1996, June 4, 1996, June 18, 1996, July 16, 1996, July 30, 1996, August 20, 1996, September 3, 1996, September 9, 1996, and October 1, 1996 to address the issue of signage with the City of Temecula; and WHEREAS, a community workshop was held on October 14, 1996, a notice of this meeting was sent to all registered business owners in Temecula and was published in the local newspaper; and WHEREAS, the Sign Ordinance Committee considered the comments received and recommended a new enhanced sign ordinance to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public heating on October 21, 1996; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission took public testimony on October 21, 1996, continued the item off-calendar, and directed staff to meet with a group who spoke at the heating; and, WHEREAS, staff met with this group (Comment Group) on November 4, 12, 18, 19, and 20, 1996 and December 18, 1996; and, WHEREAS, staff met again with the Sign Committee on January 22, 1997 to address the concerns of the Comment Group; and, WHEREAS, staff met with the Comment Group on February 19, 1997 and discussed the Sign Committee's compromises; and, WHEREAS, staff held additional meetings with the Auto Dealers Association, the Apartment Owners Association, and the Chamber of Commerce to inform them about the proposed Ordinance and obtain their input; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on February 24, 1997, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition, and provided direction to staff; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on April 21, 1997, May 5, 1997, May 29, 1997, and July 7, 1997 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition; and, WItEREAS, 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, NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF 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 ADOPTING CHAPTERS 17.28 AND 17.30 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SCHE1VIE FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING APPLICATION PA95-0127)" THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORI~ ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT A. R:XSTAFFRPT\127PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 sn 7 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 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 7th day of July, 1997 by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R:',STAFFP, PT~I27PA95A .PC9 6/30/97 EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE NO. 97- R:~STAFFRP'B127PA95A .PC9 6/30/97 ,n 9 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAFFER 17.28 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMI~-NT CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 17.28 of the Development Code of the City of Temecula is hereby adopted to read as follows: "Chapter 17.28 SIGN STANDARDS 17.28.010 Purpose and Intent It is the goal of the City that the design of this community be of the highest quality, that new development be architecturally distinctive as well as homogeneous in design, and that accessory facilities be compatible w~th the overall theme. The quality of signage plays a very distinctive role in achieving this goal. When abused, signs can create a visual blight which detracts from the quality of the environment and an individual's visual perception of the City. The intent of this Chapter is to implement the Temecula Genera] Plan, and to protect the public health, safety and welfare through the design, use of quality materials, construction, illumination, location, number, and maintenance of all signs. The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth the development standards for the installation and maintenance of signs within the City and to ensure that the design and location of outdoor advertising displays are consistent with the health, safety, and aesthetic objectives of the City. The purposes of this Chapter, in addition to those expressed in the General Plan, are as follows: (a) Provide for effective business signage; (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; R:~NAASEHSXSIGN~DRAFT23F.ORD 6127197 sn (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) Regulate signs so as to avoid increasing the hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused by distracting signage. 17.28.020 Applicability This Chapter shall apply to all areas of the City, except that the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the Old Town Specific Plan area only to the extent the specific plan does not address a particular issue signage issue. 17.28.030 Sign Permits (a) Sign Permit Required Except as provided in Section 17.28.050 a sign permit is required prior to placing, erecting, moving, reconstructing, altering, or displaying any sign in the City. (b) Findings No sign permit shall be issued unless the Director finds that the application for a sign permit satisfies, or with conditions can satisfy, all of the following requirements: (1) The sign is consistent with the General Plan, complies with the requirements of this Chapter, and complies with all other applicable laws and regulations; (2) The size, shape, color, visual elements, illumination and placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding area and with other lawful signs and does not to detract from the character or quality of surrounding properties. (c) Basks 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 reas6ns 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 Cede. 17.28.040 Prohibited Signs All signs not expressly permitted by this Chapter are prohibited, including but not limited to the foliowing. No application for sign permit, development plan, or other application for a prohibited sign shall be accepted, acted upon, or approved. R:XNAAS~HS~SIGN\DRAFr23F.ORD 6/27197 so 2 (a) Abandoned Signs (as defined in Section 17.28.900 (d)). (b) Amenity Signs (signs which identify the amenities provided in a multi family complex that are visible from public street)s. (c) Animated or Moving Signs (except for time and temperature displays pursuant to Sections 17.28.050 (s)). (d) Bunting (unless approved by a sign program). (e) Cabinet or Can Signs (wall mounted) (f) Commercial Off-Premise Signs (except as expressly permitted by this Chapter) (g) Commercial Signs next to Residential Areas When commercial and industrial developments are facing residential uses and are located on the same local street (60 foot fight-of-way or less) as the residemial uses, freestanding signs associated with these developments are prohibited. Wall signs which provide identification for businesses to pedestrians may be authorized by a sign program, provided that the illumination of the signs does not negatively impact residential uses. (h) Day-Glow Colors for Window Signs (i) Decorative Bags (unless approved through a sign program and then only if limited to focal points within the project) (j) Loud Speakers or Signs Which Emit Sound, Odor, or Visible Matter. Except as Authorized by this Chapter. (k) Off-Site Subdivision Signs (except as otherwise permitted in Section 17.28.800, Kiosk Signs or Section 17.28.130, Subdivision Signs). (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 maintained any sign which simulates or imitates in size, color, lettering or design any traffic sign or signal, or which makes use of words "stop, danger", or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (o) Signs in Proximity to Utility Lines R:xa'qAASEHS\SIGN~DRAFT~3F.ORD 612719/,n 3 No permit shall be issued for any sign, and no sign shall be constructed or maintaine& which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from authorized communication or energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by laws of the state or duly promulgated rules and regulations. (p) Signs Located Above the Eave Line and Roof Signs (signs integrated into an architectural 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 shall 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 Signs in any public right-of-way or signs which project over or into a public right-of-way, or which are attached to the public property, are prohibited. (s) Vehicle Signs Signs located on or affixed to a motor vehicle or trailer (as those terms are defined in the California Vehicle Code), whether parked on private property or public right of way, for the purpose of advertising products or services or directing people to a business or activity. This paragraph does not apply to standard advertising or identification practice where such signs are painted on or permanently attached to a business or commercial vehicle, so long as such vehicle is liceneed and fully operable, and the signs on such vehicle are not in violation of the Vehicle Code. 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 Remodeling Signs (1) Maximum sign area for each sign 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 freestanding signs shall not exceed one construction, contractor, or remodeling sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping center plus, one financing sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping center. They are permitted for sites with an active building permit and shall be removed 5 days after RANAASERSXSIGN',DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 4 (b) ~l) (2) (3) (4) (5) (C) (D (2) (3) (d) (D (2) (3) (4) (s) (e) (1) (2) (3) construction completion, as evidenced by a certificate of occupancy or final sign-offby the Building Official, or termination of the building permit. Employment Opportunity Signs Freestanding signs shall only be allowed in Office and Industrial Districts for single tenant buildings, where no other tenants are located on the parcels that occupy an entire parcel Window mounted signs shall only be allowed in Commercial Districts. Maximum sign area for each sign 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. Flags 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 flag of the United States of America and two (2) of the following flags shall be permitted per parcel or center: The State of California, or another State of the United States A County A Municipality Official Flags &Other Countries Flags of Nationally or Internationally Recognized Organizations A Corporate Flag. The maximum area for a corporate flag may not exceed 50 square feet Future Tenant Identification Signs Maximum area for each sign for all freestanding pads and shopping centers with 5 acres or more in area shall be 32 square feet. Shopping centers with more than I0 acres in area shall be allowed a 100 square foot sign for the purpose of identifying multiple tenants. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet for 32 square foot signs and 12 feet for 100 square foot signs. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage for each center or parcel at any given time. They shall be removed 5 days after the tenant occupies the building. They shall be permitted for sites with an active building permit. Garage Sale Signs One sign per garage sale is permitted. The sign must be located on the same property that the garage sale is held. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet, if freestanding. R:LNAASEHS\SIGN~DRAPT23F.ORD 6127197 sn 5 (4) (5) (6) The sign may not be erected more than 5 days prior to the sale. The signs shall be removed before the end of the day of the sale. The sign shall not be illuminated. (f) Government Signs Any official government sign, public notice or warning required by an applicable federal. state. or local law, regulation, or ordinance. (g) Helium Balloons (1) (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 days for each calendar month and in no case for more than three consecutive days at a time. All balloons shall be anchored, and shall not block vehicular or 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. The displays are commonly associated with national, state, local, or religious holidays (and which do not reference or display services available or rendered, or goods produced, sold or available for sale). They may be displayed for a period not exceeding 45 consecutive calendar days and a maximum of 60 cumulative days per calendar year. (i) Incidental Signs, i.e., Name of Business, Name Plates, Street Address, Telephone Numbers, Open, Close, Hours of Operation, Credit Cards, etc. (1) (3) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be a total of 4 square feet. They shall be located adjacent to major customer entrances, They shall be located on doors or near doors. (j) Interior Signs (1) They shall be entirely located inside the building. They shall not be closer than 18 inches to a window or door. (k) Memorial Signs on Tablets or Plaques (1) <2) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if fleestanding. (I) Model Home and Multiple Family Rental Complex Flags R:XNAASEHS\SIGPI~DP, AFT23F.ORD 6/2719'7 sn 6 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Flag poles shall not exceed the zoning district height limits set forth in the Development Code or 50 feet if no height limit is provided by the Development Code. Maximum number shall not exceed 2 per each model home or 4 per multiple family rental complex. Shall be located on the model home lots, the parking lot, or the sales office or the multiple family rental complex. They may only identify the builder and the subdivision name or the name of the multiple family rental complex. Multiple family rental complex flags shall only be displayed in the third quarter of the year. (m) Model Home Signs <1) <2) 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 (n) Name Plates and Street Address Signs (3) (4) 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 for each sign shall be 3 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 3 feet, iffreestanding (o) Non-Commercial Off-Premises Signs (2) (3) (4) (5) Maximum area of the sign board shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. Maximum number of signs per parcel shall be one. However, there shall be no limit on the number of signs during the ninety (90) days prior to a state, federal, or local election and fourteen (14) days after the election. A sign erected or placed for a candidate who prevails in a primary election may be maintained until 10 days after the final election. The maximum height of a ground-mounted sign shall not exceed six (6) feet measured from grade. The signs shall not be illuminated. The signs shall not be erected, placed, or maintained: Upon any private property without the consent of the owner, lessee, or person on lawful possession of such property. On any public property or upon any portion of a public right of way. 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. (p) On Wall or Window Menu Signs for Restaurants (1) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. R:\NAASEHSXS[ONXDRAFF23F.ORD 6~27~97 sn 7 (2) (4) (5) They shall be attached to the building or associated entry structure. Maximum of signs shall be 1 per restaurant entrance. They shall not be intended to be used for advertisement and will only serve as information to customers who have found the restaurant and are standing by the front door They shall be located at or near the major customer entrance. They shall not be counted as permissible area for window signs (q) Real Estate Signs, Subject to 17.12.060 (r) Public Convenience and Warning Signs (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed 3 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall not exceed 3 feet, iffreestanding. Maximum number shall be as necessary. They may identi~ restrooms, public telephones, walkways, no parking, no trespassing and similar signs. They shall be located on private property. They shall contain no advertising messages. (s) Time and Temperature Signs (1) (2) (3) Maximum sign area for each sign shall 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 advertising shall be permitted. Wall mounted signs are counted as part of the permitted sign area of the elevation they are placed on. Freestanding signs shall be an integral part of a permitted freestanding sign and shall be counted as part of the permitted sign area of the freestanding sign. (t) Vacancy/No Vacancy Signs (1) They are used for motels, hotels, and other similar uses. (2) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding. (4) Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage. (u) Works of Art That Do Not Convey a Commercial Message They are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter; however, they may be subject to the provisions of Section 17.05.020. 17.28.060 Real Estate Signs Real estate signs that comply with the provisions of this Section are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit. R:LNAASEHS\SIGN'xDRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sB 8 (a) (1) 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 the property or structure is available for sale, lease, or rent, Sign area for each sign shall not exceed: Thirty two (32) square feet for freestanding signs. 3 square feet for window signs. (3) The sign structure height for freestanding signs shall not exceed 8 feet measured from grade (4) Maximum number permitted is one sign per street frontage for each parcel or center. Plus, one window sign is permitted per available suite. In addition, one freeway oriented sign is permitted per parcel or center with freeway frontage. (5) They shall only be posted on private property. (6) They shall not be closer than 5 feet to the property line or 17 feet from the face of the curb, whichever is less. (7) They shall be a minimum of 150 linear feet from all other freestanding signs including real estate signs. (8) They shall not be located within 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. (9) The angle of v-shaped signs shall not to exceed 90 degrees. The back side of a v-shaped sign shall not be visible from the public right of way. (10) Appropriate materials are wood, metal, and stucco Other materials are subject to Director approval. (11) Illumination is not permitted. (12) They shall be maintained in a clean, orde~y fashion at all times and shall be removed 10 days after the close of escrow or after a rental agreement or lease has been entered into. whichever occurs first. (b) (l) (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 for each sign 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 of 5 units or more. Sign structure height shall not exceed: 6 feet in single family districts. 8 feet in multi family residential districts. R:XNAASEl-ISXSIGNXDRAFT23F.ORD 6/27197 sn 9 (4) (6) (7) Property with existing residential units for sale, resale, lease or rent shall be permitted one sign per street frontage. They shall only be posted on the subject private propeny~ Open house signs shall only be displayed between the hours of 8:00 am and dusk. The angle of v-shaped signs shall not to exceed 90 degrees. The back side of a v-shaped sign shall not be visible from the public fight of way. R:~NAASEHSXSIGN~DRAFT23F,ORD 6/27/97 sn GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 17.28.070 General Requirements for Permanent Signs Permanent signs shall be subject to the following standards to insure the quality of signage in the City. (a) Standards for Permanent Freestanding Signs (1) Location f g All freestanding signs shall be setback at least 5 feet from the right of way or property line or 17 feet from the face of the curb, whichever is less. All freestanding signs shall be located outside the site visibility area as defined by Section 17.06.050 (I) of the Development Code. All freestanding signs shall located be at least 3 feet from buildings. The face of any freeslanding sign shall not be oriented parallel to the street, except when the sign is located at the end of cul-de-sacs, knuckles, or other appropriate locations as approved by the Director~ 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 cireurnstances such as presence of driveways, landscaping, utility poles, etc. (2) 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 sn'uctures located on slopes shall be measured from the highest point of the sign to the highest point of slope where the sign structure meets ground Bernring 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. (3) 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 (4) C building identification signs. Sign panels or background shall be of material commonly used in the buildings or the center. Logo boxes are not subject to this requirement. Center identification signs shall use a background material commonly used in the center buildings. Can-type box signs are not permitted. Flood lighting is strongly encouraged when consistent with Riverside County Ordinance 655. Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance; however, internal illumination of the individual letters are only permitted if reverse channel lettering is used. Multi tenant signs shall be uniform in background color for all tenants. All fleestanding 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. Ifa tenant, building, or center 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). 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 part of the center name. Center identification signs shall be incorporated into the entry statement architecture and landscaping area. Freestanding single tenant signs or service station signs with a height of six (6) feet or less shall be constructed as monument signs. Freestanding multi-tenant signs, theater signs, or freeway oriented signs shall be constructed as either monument or pylon signs. 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. 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. R:XI~AASEHS\SIGN~DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 an 12 The landscaping for freestanding tenant identification signs, building identification signs , and multi-tenant identification signs shall include flowering perennials. annual plants, or other plants which provide additional color. They shall be planted and replanted seasonally to maintain year round color. (5) Addresses All freestanding signs, except those oriented toward the freeway, shall include the street address(es) or range(s) for the businesses or centers assigned by the Building Official. address shall not be counted in the total permitted sign area. The (6) 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 channe[ lettering are acceptable. When externally illuminated signs are used, only flood lighting is acceptable if consistent with Riverside County Ordinance 655, 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 externally illuminated signs are used, only flood lighting is acceptable if consistent with the Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance. (7) Width The width of sign structure can be calculated by multiplying the proposed sign structure height by the sign width coefficient as provided in Table 17.28 (b). In no case shall the width of a sign structure exceed the width calculated by the sign width coefficient. Table 17.28 (b) Sign Width Coefficient Sign Structure Height in Feet 0-6 6.1-12 Sign Width Coefficient 2.0 1.0 R:MNAASEHS\SIGNXDRAFT23F.ORD 6/27197 ~n 13 12.1-15 08 15.1-25 0.6 25.1-40 04 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 2D). (b) Standards for Permanent Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with Two (2) Stories or Less ( 1 ) Location a. Wall signs shall not be located on windows or doors. (2) Number For multi tenant buildings, only major tenant within the suite is permitted to have a wall sign. Sub-leasing tenants are not permitted to have wall signs. 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 (4) a. For businesses with more than one permitted wall mounted sign, the second sign shall not exceed 80%, third 70%, and fourth 60% of the maximum allowable for the corresponding frontages. This standard shall not apply to a permitted wall mounted freeway oriented signs. b. Wall signs shall not cover more than 75% of the surface of the building face that the sign is located on excluding window and door areas. This provision shall not apply to primary tenant signs. c. Wall signs shall not extend more than 75% of the suite length for multi tenant buildings or building frontage for single tenant buildings. This provision shall not apply to primary tenant signs. Letter Height Minimum letter height shall be 8 inches. For wall signs in two lines or more the second line may have a minimum letter height of 6 inches. (5) Design a. A diversity of letter types and colors shall be encouraged for wall signs within centers R:',.NAASEHS\SIGN\DRAI~23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 14 to create interest. The use of graphics consistent with the nature of the product to be advertised shall is encouraged, i.e., hammer symbol for a hardware store, mortar and pestle for a drug store. Sign colors shall be selected that provide a significant contrast between the background colors and the letters. (6) Illumination a. Internal illumination for wall signs is acceptable in the following formsz 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. (c) Number Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed including all wall mounted, freestanding signs and any freeway signs (if any permitted). However, businesses with freestanding freeway signs shall only be permitted a maximum of three signs, or four signs as permitted by Section 17.18.210 (a) (1) (a). 17.28.080 Sign Programs (a) Sign Program Required In addition to the sign permits required by Section 17.28.030, certain types of developments require a sign program to ensure that all proposed signs are in harmony with other on-site signs, buildings and surrounding developments. Other provisions of this Chapter require a sign program for certain type of signs. In addition, in new developments where any of the following circumstances exist, a sign program in accordance with this Section shall also be concurrently filed and considered for approval with the Development Plan: (i) (3) (4) (b) Whenever five (5) or more temporary and/or permanent signs (not including signs exempt from permits) are proposed for a single tenant development occupying an entire parcel; Whenever two (2) or more businesses are proposed in a multi-tenant development; Whenever wall signs are proposed on buildings with three (3) stories or more, or on buildings with heights greater than 32 feet; or, Whenever the development contains a historic structure. Findings R:\NAASEHSXSIGNXDRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 m 15 The following findings must be made by the approval body prior to approving a sign program: The proposed signs enhance the development, and are in harmony with, and visually related to: 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 sign program complies with all the regulations of this Chapter, except that flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and height. Further, to the extent the sign program does not comply with the requirements of this Chapter as to sign area, number, location. and height, the proposed sign program enhances the development and more fully accomplishes the objectives of this Chapter. R:XNAASEHS\SIGI~DRAFF23F.ORD 6/27/97 ~n 16 SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 17.28.100 Signs in Residential Districts All signs within Residential Districts that require a sign permit must comply with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070 and Sections 17.28.100 through 17.28. 199 17.28.110 Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (a) Wall Mounted Business or Institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (1) (2) (3) Maximum number permitted is one per frontage. Maximum permitted sign area for each sign is ½ square foot for each lineal foot of building frontage, or 50 square feet, whichever is less. Illumination may be permitted if it is determined by the Director that it does not adversely impact the surrounding residential uses. (b) Freestanding Business or Institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (1) Maximum number permitted shall be one per street frontage. (2) Maximum permitted sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet. (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet. (4) Illumination may be permitted if it does not adversely impact the surrounding residential uses. 17.28.120 Neighborhood and Community Identification Signs for Subdivisions and Multi Family Complexes (a) (b) Maximum number permitted shall be two per each vehicular access or entrance. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: (2) 20 square feet for neighborhood identification signs 30 square feet for community identification signs (c) Maximum sign structure height shall be: (2) 8 feet for neighborhood identification signs. 10 feet community identification signs. (d) (e) (g) 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 and including the letters. Sign background shall be of materials used in the subdivision or project. R:x, NAASEHS\SIGNXDRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 17 (h) Illumination shall only be by external flood light, and only when consistent with Riverside County Ordinance 655, Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance, or by internal reverse channel letters. 17.28.130 Subdivision Signs (a) Maximum number of signs shall be one per subdivision if 5 acres or less , or two per subdivision if more than 5 acres. If several builders are building on a tract, each builder is entitled to its own subdivision sign(s) located within the property they own, provided that they do not exceed the permitted number of subdivision signs as specified in this Chapter (b) Shall not exceed one sign per street frontage. (c) Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed 100 square feet. (d) Maximum sign structure height shall not exceed 12 feet. (e) They shall be removed immediately after the final sale. (f) They shall have a 10 foot setback. (g) They shall be located within the boundaries of the subdivision. R:~NAASEHS~SIGNXDRAFT23F.ORD 6/27~97 sn 18 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS 17.28.200 Signs in Commercial Districts All signs within Commercial Districts that require a permit must comply with the sign standards for Commercial Districts contained in Sections 17.28.200 through 17.28.299 and with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070. In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.200 through 17.28.299, office buildings in commercial districts must comply with the standards for Office District contained in Section 17.28.300 through 17.28.399. 17.28.210 Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts Freeway oriented signs are only permitted for parcels or shopping centers with freeway frontage. They are permitted as freestanding or wall mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wall mounted signs may identify single tenants occupying an entire building and located on a parcel. (a) Requirements for Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts (1) Number of signs permitted: One single tenant identiification sign per parcel that is occupied entirely by one business, not located in a shopping center. These businesses are not permitted a single tenant identification monument sign along their street frontage. However, if three or more parcels join together to erect a multi-tenant freeway oriented sign, they each shall also be allowed a single tenant identification monument sign along their street frontage. One multi-tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is larger than 7 acres. Two multi-tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has greater than 1330 feet of frontage. (2) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: 50 square feet for single tenant identification signs. 100 square feet for multi-tenant identification signs. (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be 30 feet. (4) A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs are not permitted. (5) A maximum of three tenants may be on a multi-tenant sign. (b) Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in R:XNAASEHS',SIGN~DRAFI'Z3F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 19 Commercial Districts Same as Section 17,28.240. 17.28.220 Requirements for Freestanding Shopping Center Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding shopping center identification signs are intended to identify shopping cemers. Different standards have been included for shopping centers with 7 acres or less and more than 7 acres. (a) Two signs per major entrance shall be permitted and one additional sign shall be permitted at each major intersection. (b) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: (1) (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: (1) (2) 4 feet for centers 7 acres or less. 6 feet for centers more than 7 acres. 17.28.230 Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Tenant Identification signs are intended to identify tenants whether or not located in shopping centers. These signs may be single tenant or multi-tenant identification signs. (a) Requirements for Multi-tenant Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding multiple tenant identification signs are intended to identify tenants in centers or multi- tenant buildings. (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Maximum number of fleestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant sign) is one per 300 lineal feet of street frontage for the center. At least half of the tenant identification signs shall be single tenant identification signs. Each center shall be allowed at least one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign on each street frontage shall be allowed. Maximum sign structure height shall be 12 feet. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 100 square feet. The center name may be added to multi-tenant signs but the total sign area for each sign including the center name shall not exceed 100 square feet. The maximum number of signs per panel shall be two. The minimum panel height shall be I0 inches. The minimum letter size shall be 5 inches. R:~qAASEHSXSIC;Nn, DRAFT2:IF.ORD 6/27/f] sn 20 (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 whether or not in a center, or buildings in commercial districts. (1) Maximum number of freestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant sign) is one per 300 lineal feet of street frontage for the center. At least half of the tenant identification signs shall be single tenant identification signs. (2) The mayamum number of signs for single tenants not located in a center shall be one sign per tenant. (3) Each center shall be allowed at least one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign per street frontage shall be allowed. (4) Theater and gas station signs are counted as single tenant signs in the formula calculations for determining the maximum number of permitted tenant signs for a center. These signs shall meet all the requirements for single tenant signs except for size and height requirements as specified in Subsection (5) a. and b. below. (5) 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, including the area for identification of all the shows and the theater name. Maximum area for service stations shall be 50 square feet, including the area for all fuel types, prices, and the service station name. (6) (7) (s) 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 frontage to include all fuel types and/or prices. 17.28.240 Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for Buildings with 2 stories or less in Commercial Districts Wall mounted business identification signs are intended to provide identification for the individual businesses located in buildings with 2 stories or less in Commercial Districts. (a) (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 for each sign per lineal foot of building frontage. Building identification signs are only perm/tted if no tenant identification signs are placed on the building. 17.28.250 Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial R:'hNAASEHSXSIGI~DRAFF23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 21 Districts (a) Requirements for Wall Mounted Primary Tenant or Building Identification Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts Wall mounted building identification signs are intended to provide identification for buildings with 3 Stories or more. This type ofsignage is usually used by the primary tenant in an office building (1) (2) (3) Maximum number of signs shall be two per building. Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section 17.28.250 (c), Size Requirements. General Requirements The two permitted signs shall be placed on different building elevations. Both signs shall have the same copy, and onlya 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. 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 let~ or right ten (10) percent of the width of the sign placement area. (5) Location Requirements In high-rise buildings, signs shall be placed between the windows of the highest floor of the building and the eave line. In designs with articulated roofs, signs shall be integrated visually with the architectural features such as windows, projections, and articulating elements. (b) Requirements for Wall Mounted Secondary Tenant Business Identification Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts Wall mounted secondary tenant business identification signs are intended to provide identification for R:'uNAASEHS\SIGN\DRAFf23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 22 the secondary tenants in office buildings with 3 stories or more. (1) (2) (3) (4) (s) Maximum number of signs shall be one per building elevation. Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section 17.28.250 (c) They shall be permitted below the second floor, except that if the building has a two-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. Buildings between 3 and 5 stories are permitted two such signs per elevation, provided that the signs: are not located on any elevation in vertical (stacked) alignment. are separated by at least 40 percent of the width of the subject elevation. (6) (7) They shah 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. If retail shops with exterior doors are located on the ground level of an office building, the sign regulations for wall mounted business identification signs in commercial districts (Section 17.28.240) shall apply to the ground level shops. (c) Size Requirements (1) The Recommended sign area, maximum letter and symbol height for building Identification signs for buildings 3 stones or higher is summarized in Table 17.28 (e). (2) 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 Y 0" 4' 10" 200 5 3' 4" 5' 4" 225 6 Y 9" 6' 0" 250 7+ 4' 2" 6' 8" 275 Recommended sign area, maximum letter, and symbol height for secondary tenant signs for buildings 3 stories or higher is summarized in Table 17.28 (f). R:~NAASEHSXSIGN',DRAFT23F,ORD 6/27/c/'/sa 23 Table 17.28 (f) Area, Maximum Letter, and Symbol Height for Secondary Tenant Signs for Buildings 3 Stories or Higher Number of Maximum Maximum Symbol Square Footage Area of Building Stories Letter Height Height 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 (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 (l) (2) (3) {5) Maximum number of signs shall be 2 signs per tenant. Maximum area shall be 32 square feet per sign. Maximum structure height shall be 6 feet. They may be internally illuminated. They may utilize changeable copy. (c) Institutional Uses (2) Maximum number of signs shall be one freestanding or one wall sign per street frontage. The standards for freestanding single tenant and wall mounted business identification signs in Sections 17.28.230 (b) and 17.28.240, respectively shall be followed. 17.28.265 Requirements for Projecting Signs in Commercial Districts Projecting signs are an alternative form of signage for identification of businesses. They are only permitted for a shopping center if uniformly used in the shopping center and if approved through a sign program. R:\NAASIiI-I$~$1GN\DRAVI'23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 24 (a) Cb) (c) (d) (e) (t3 Maximum number of signs shall be I per tenant. Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet. Minimum clearance for signs shall be 20 feet. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. Projection shall be a maximum of 4 feet and shall not encroach into the public right of way. Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building, 17.28.270 Requirements for Under Canopy Signs in Commercial Districts Under canopy signs are primarily pedestrian oriented and provide additional identification for businesses in commercial centers. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per customer entrance. Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building. 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) (h) (c) (d) (e) The area of the sign shall not exceed 75% of the area of the awning that the sign is placed on. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. The total area of signage permitted for the face of the building shall not be exceeded for the combination of the wall sign(s) and awning(s). The area of the sign on awnings is calculated by multiplying the height of the highest letter by the length of the lettering on the awning. Awning signs shall be located on the bottom 12 inches of the flap (valance) or on end panels of angled, curved, or box awnings. Letter height shall not exceed 8 inches. 17.28.280 On-Site Directional and Directory Signs in Commercial Districts The purpose of directory and directional signs are to guide the movement of vehicles and pedestrians once they are on the site or center. They are not intended to advertise the tenants or products. (a) Requirements for Pedestrian On-Site Directory Signs in Commercial Districts On-site directory signs are intended to provide information to the patrons of a building once they have arrived near the entrance of the building. (1) Maximum number of signs shall be one per multi-tenant building per frontage. R:x, NAASEHS~SIGh~,DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27,97 sn 25 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Maximum area of signs shall be 30 square feet. Maximum height of sign shall be 7 feet, if freestanding. They shall be located in pedestrian activity and movement areas. They shall contain only the name and address of the activities/businesses on-site They may be illuminated. ~b) Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Individual Sites in Commercial Districts These signs are intended to provide direction to automobiles once they have arrived at the site. r2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 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 fight of way and private driveways of a center where practical. They shall only be visible from the site they are intended to identify. 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) 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 identify. They may be illuminated. R:~IAASEHS\SIOH',DRAFT23F.ORD 6/~197 sn 26 SIGNS IN THE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT 17.28.300 Signs in Professional Office District All signs within the Professional Office District must comply with the standards for set forth in Sections 17.28.300 through 17.28.399, as well as with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070 In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.300 through 17.28.399, wall mounted business identification signs for retail uses on the first floor of an office building with exterior entrances shall comply with the standards for Commercial Districts contained in Section 17.28.240. If retail uses have interior entrances only, no wall mounted business identification signs are permitted. 17.28.310 Sign Types Prohibited in Professional Office District (a) (b) (c) Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification Projecting Signs Under Canopy Signs Awning Signs 17.28.320 Sign Types Permitted in the Professional Office District with the Same Standards as Commercial District (a) (b) Requirements for wall mounted signs for buildings with 3 stories or more are the same as Section 17.28.250. Requirements for on-site directional and directory signs are the same as Section 17.28.280. 17.28.325 Freeway Oriented Signs in Professional Office District Oniy travel oriented commercial uses such as gas stations, restaurants, fast food establishments, and hotels/motels with fleeway frontage are permitted, through approval of a sign program, to have freeway oriented signs. Freeway oriented signs are permitted as freestanding and wall mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. The provisions included in Section 17.28.210 shall apply to all signs permitted by this subsection. 17.28.330 Requirements for Freestanding Office Center Identification Signs in Professional Office District Freestanding office center identification signs are intended to identi~ office centers. (a) (b) (c) Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance, plus one additional at each major intersection. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 30 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. 17.28.340 Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs for Single Tenant Office Buildings in Professional Office District R:LN'AASEHS~SION\DRAFT23F.ORD 6127197 sm 27 Freeslanding single tenant idenli~cation signs are intended to provide identification for any tenant occupying an entire office building. In multi-tenant office buildings, a freestanding building identification sign is permitted to identify the building. (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) Maximum number of signs shall be one sign per frontage for each tenant. Maximum area of signs shall not exceed ½ square feet per lineal feet of frontage. However, the sign area for each sign 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 placed. External Illumination is not permitted. R:h'~IAASEHS\SIGN\DRAFT23F.ORD 6127197 art 28 SIGNS IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS 17.28.400 Signs in Industrial Districts All signs within Industrial Districts must comply with the standards for Industrial Districts contained in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28.499, and with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070 In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28.499, Office buildings must comply with the standards for Office District contained in Section 17.28,300 through 399. 17.28.410 Sign Types Prohibited in Industrial Districts The following sign types are prohibited in the Industrial Districts. (a) (b) (c) (d) Freestanding Freeway Oriented 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) Wall mounted signs for buildings with 3 stories or more, if they 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, if they comply with the provisions of Section 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. (a) Co) ¢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 structure height shall be 6 feet. 17.28.440 Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Tenant Identification signs are intended to identify tenants whether or not located in shopping centers. These signs may be single tenant or multi-tenant identification signs. However, these two types of signs are not permitted together at any time. R:XNAASEHSXSIGN~DRAFT2JF.ORD 6/27/97 sn 29 (a) Requirements for Freeslanding Tenant or Building Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Freestanding business or building identification signs are intended to provide identification for a tenant occupying an entire industrial building. They are also used to identify a multi-tenant industrial building. (1) (2) (3) (4) Maximum number of signs shall be one per street frontage, plus one additional per major intersection. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. No more than one tenant shall be identified. (b) Requirements for Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial Districts (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) {7) Each center shall be allowed one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign per street frontage shall be allowed. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet. The center name may be added to multi-tenant signs but the total sign area for each sign including the center name shall not exceed 20 square feet. The maximum number of signs per panel shall be one. The minimum panel width shall be 5 inches. The minimum letter size shall be 3 inches. 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) (b) (C) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per frontage for each tenant. Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed ~/i square feet per lineal feet of building frontage. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are permitted by this Chapter. 17.28.600 Temporary Business Advertising Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts Hereby Adopted by Reference. 17.28.700 Requirements for Temporary Ambient Air Balloons in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts R:M*qAASEHS\SICIN'xDRAFT23F.ORD 6~27~97 an 30 Hereby Adopted by Reference. 17.28.800 Kiosk Signs in all Districts Hereby Adopted by Reference. 17.28.900 Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties The following signs are hereby declared a public nuisance, subject to abatement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8.12 of this Code: (a) Declaration of Public Nuisance (1) (3) Any sign that is erected or installed in violation of this Chapter, after the effective date of the ordinance adopting this Chapter; Any sign that is abandoned as defined in paragraph (d) of this Section 17.28.900; Any sign the owner of which has received a written notice from the Building Official pursuant to paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.910, and the maintenance, alterations, or repairs specified in the notice are not made within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice. (b) Removal (i) Removal Without Notice of signs within the Right-of~Way All signs in the public fight-of-way may be removed by the City without issuing a notice of violation. (2) Emergency Removal Where the Building Offic'ml determines that the sign in question poses an imminent safety baTard or dangerous condition, such sign may be removed immediately and stored by the City. (3) Removal of Temporary Signs Any temporary sign erected, placed or maintained in violation of any provisions of this Section may be removed by the City five (5) days after issuance of a notice of violation to the person or party who caused the sign to be erected, if known, and to the owner, lessee, or person in lawful possession of the property on which the sign is located. (4) The owners of signs removed pursuant to subparagraphs (1), (2), or (3) of this paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.900 shall be liable to the City for all costs and expenses incurred by the City in removing and storing the signs, in accordance with the provisions and procedures of Section 8.12.140 of this Code. As soon as practicable following removal pursuant to this paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.900, but in no case later than forty-eight (48) hours after removal, a notice of violation shall be sent to the owner of the sign(s) via regular mail. The sign(s) will be returned to the owner only upon payment of removal and storage costs pursuant to Section 8.12.140. If the sign(s) is not claimed within thirty (30) days after the receipt of Notice of Violation the sign(s) may be destroyed. (c) Unauthorized Removal of Signs No person shall remove, destroy, relocate, or otherwise disturb any sign without the permission of the party who caused the sign to be erected. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the owner of a piece of property, or his or her authorized representative, from removing a sign from his or her property that was erected without his or her consent. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the Building Official from taking action to abate sign violations pursuant to the provisions of this Code. (d) Abandoned Signs Signs shall be considered abandoned and subject to abatement pursuant to Chapter 8.12 under any of the following circumstances: (1) A sign other than off-premisses sign, which for a period of ninety (90) days, no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, product, or service available on the premises where the sign is located. (2) Where a sign permit for a temporary sign has expired and the sign has not been removed within one day after the date of expiration. (3) Where the sign concerns a specific event and five (5) days have elapsed since the occurrence of the event. 17.28.910 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. The standard for adequate repairs is that the repairs shah be at least equal in quality and design to the original work such as the paint, finish, materials, landscaping, illumination, structure, and any required surrounding landscaping. (b) Signs not properly maintained shall be issued a notice to maintain, alter, or repair by the Building Official. Upon a written notice from the Building Official, the maintenance, alterations, or repairs specified in the notice shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice. (c) Appropriate easements for access and maintenance shall be secured for centers that contain more than one parcel and include center identification signs, multi-tenant signs, single R:M'qAASEHSXSIGN~DRAFr23F.ORD 6/27/97 an 32 tenant identification signs, etcetera. CC & Rs or other acceptable maintenance mechanism shall be established for centers with center identification signs, multi-tenant signs, single tenant identification signs, etcetera. in order to identify the responsible party for appropriate maintenance of the signs in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 17.28.920 Non-conforming Signs (a) Continued Use of Non-Conforming Signs A non-conforming sign, if legal at the time of installation, may continue to be used and must be properly maintained in accordance with Section 17.28.910. With the exception of the auto mall center identification sign, non-conforming signs may not be: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Changed to another non-conforming sign. For the purpose of this Section, changing the tenant signs on a freestanding multi-tenant identification sign is not considered a change to another non-conforming sign. Improved or structurally altered so as to extend its useful life. Expanded. Reestablished after discontinuance for 90 days or more. Reestablished after damage or destruction of more than 50 percent &its value. Moved or relocated. Section 2. Table 17.03(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following approval categories: ADDroyal Administrative Annroval Planning Director Planning City Commission Council Sign Permits X Sign Programs (Approved by the body approving the Development Plan) X X Modification to Sign Programs X Section 3. Section 17.03.060(b) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following: "(4) Increases in the allowable size, height, number, or location of new or existing signs by less than ten percent (10%) of the standards within Chapter 17.28." Section 4. Section 17.03.090 (b) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following: R:MNAASEHS~SIGN',DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 33 "(2) Actions by the Director of planning on the approval of sign permits." Section 5. Section 17.34.010(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by deleting the definition for "Alteration", "Sign", and "Outdoor Advertising Structure" and adding the following definitions: R:XIqAASEHS',SION~DRAFT23FORD 6/27/97 an 34 Section 6. Article XIX of Ordinance 348, Advertising Regulations, Ordinances 91-26, Ambient Balloons, Ordinances 92-16, 93-12, 94-23. Temporary Signs, Ordinance 93-09, Outdoor Advertising Displays, Ordinance 91-40 Directional Signs, and Section 6 of Ordinance 593 are hereby repealed. Section 7. The City Council hereby determines that for the reasons set forth in the Staff Report, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, the City Council hereby determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall publish a summary of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five days prior to the adoption of 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 9. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of ,1997. ATTEST: Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor June S. Greek, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Peter M. Thorson, City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss CITY OF TEMECULA ) I, June S. Greek, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. __ was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the R:M"qAASEHS\SIGN',DRAF'F23F.ORD 6/27/97 an 35 day of , 1997, and that thereafter, the Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of 1997, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCr~MEMBERS: AB SENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: June S, Greek, CMC, City Clerk R:\NAASEHS\SIGI~DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 36 CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance "A-Frame Sign Alteration Ambient Air Balloons Animated Sign Architectural Elements Attached Temporary Sign Auto Mall Center Identification Sign Awning Sign A portable temporary advertising device which is commonly in the shape of an ~A", or some variation thereof, is located on the ground. is easily moveable. and is usually two-sided. Any change or rearrangement in the supporting members of an existing building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders, or interior partitions, as well as any change in doors or windows, or any enlargement to or diminution of a building or structure, whether horizontally or vertically, or the moving of a building or structure from one location to another. Alteration for signs include any change of face, color, material, size, shape, illumination, position, location, construction, or support of any sign or advertising device. Ambient air balloons mean a balloon, supported by forced air (non-helium), constructed of fabric materials, affixed to the ground or roof top using steel cable anchoring systems, and often containing advertising messages. See Flashing Sign. An integrated component of the design of a building, including walls, windows, entryways, rafters, roofs, and other typical components. Auached 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 26631 Ynez Road. A painted or silkscreened, non-electric sign attached to an awning or canopy attached to the exlerior of a building. Awning Sign R:~/AASEIiS\SIG.N~DEFrNTT.ORD 6?27/97 klb CITY OF TEMECULA Sten Ordinance Banner, Flag, Pennant Building Official Building Frontage Business Center Can Sign Center Identification Sign Channel Letters Commercial Districts Commercial Off-Premise Sign Corporate Flag Director Any bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material used for advertising purposes that is attached to any structure, staff, pole, line, framing, vehicles or any other similar object. The Building Official of the City of Temecula or the authorized representative The length of the building elevation(s) which fronts on a public street, public parking lot, or major pedestrian walkway. A group of three (3) or more industrial establishments planned. constructed and managed as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided on-site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access. aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements. Sometimes referred to as cabinet signs, a sign that is shaped like a box to enclose the source of illumination (internally illuminated) so that the light shines through the translucent portions of the signs copy panel(s). Logo boxes are not considered can signs. A sign that identifies the name of a center and is located at a center entrance. Individual three dimensional letters or figures that are affixed to a building or a freestanding sign structure. Commercial districts include Neighborhood, Community, Highway/Tourist, and Service Commercial zoning designations or their equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. Means any sign structure advertising an establishment, merchandise, or entertainment, which is not sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished at the property on which the sign is located. Commercial off-premise signs are commonly known or referred to as billboards. A flag of a nationally recognized corporation or company. Individual businesses with franchise agreements or individually operated business of a larger company are not be included in this definition. The Director of Community Development of the City of Temecula or authorized representative. R:xa'JAASEHS%SIGN'DEFINTT.ORD 6/27/97 Idb CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Community Feature Community/ Neighborhood Identification Sign Construction, Contractor, Financing, or Remodeling Sign Customer Entrance Day-Glow Colors Decorative Flag Detached Temporary Sign Directional Kiosk Sign Eave Line Employment Opportunity Sign Flashing Sign A design feature combining landscaping, hardscaping, architectural features, public art, signs, or any other creative feature that can be considered a special and unique design for locations that are considered major intersections or highly visible locations within the City. A community identification sign idemi~es the name and/or logo of a specific plan. A neighborhood identification sign identifies the name and/or logo of a subdivision, mobile home park, or multi family complex. Temporary signs which states the name of the individual(s) and/or firms connected with the construction or financing of a project. An entrance used by customers and patrons excluding loading entrances. Bright ~orescent appearing colors, excluding signs illuminated by neon. A flag or banner attached to light poles or other objects in a shopping cemer that provides a festive atmosphere to the center by colors, graphics, etc. and does not provide advertising space. Detached temporary sign means a temporary sign which is partially attached to a permanent building, or is attached to a temporary structure such as a pole or pipe, or any combination of the above. Detached temporary signs do not include portable or vehicle mounted signs. Means a free standing, multiple-sided, sign structure whose main purpose is to display signs or information. Part of the roof which projects over or meets the wall. A sign that advertises the availability of an employment position within commercial, industrial, office, or residential districts where non-residential uses are permitted. Any sign, except time and temperature displays that do not include advertising which contains or is illuminated by lights which are intermittently on and off, which change intensity or color, or which create the illusion of motion in any manner, including animated signs which manifest a physical movement or rotation in one or more planes or the optical illusion of action or motion. CITY OF TEMECULA Sten Ordinance For Rent Signs Freestanding Sign Freeway Frontage Freeway Oriented Sign Frontage Future Tenant Identification Sign Incidental Sign Industrial Districts Interior Sign Logo Major Entrance Major Street or Intersection Memorial Sign Permanent signs in multi family complexes to identify availability of rental units. A sign permanently supported by one or more uprights. braces, poles. or other similar structural components, and attached to the ground or foundation set in the ground. Boundary of a parcel abutting an interstate freeway A sign located on a parcel with freeway frontage that is oriented toward the freeway. Boundary of a building, parcd, or site along public streets including freeways. parking lots, or pedestrian malls. A temporary sign which identifies a future use of a site or building(s). A small sign, emblem, or decal informing the public of incidental information relating to the buildings on premises (i.e., name of business, telephone numbers, open, closed, hours of operation, credit cards, etcetera.) Industrial districts include Business Park and Light Industrial Zoning Districts or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. A sign inside any business that is not intended to be seen from outside the building in which the business is located. A trademark or symbol used to identify a business. An automobile entrance to a shopping, office, or business center used primarily by customers with either full or restricted access. Entrances used solely for loading and unloading are not considered major entrances. A street or intersection of two streets which have an ultimate General Plan or Specific Plan right-of-way of 78 feet or more. Signs usually located on tablets, plaques, or are cut into the facade of the building. They can include religious symbols, the names of the building or site, dates of erection, and other important historical facts. CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Menu Sign Monument Sign A sign located adjacent to a drive-through lane of a fast food service facility, which lists the products available and the prices, and is designed to be read by the occupant of a vehicle. A fTeestanding low profile sign supported by a solid base (as opposed to poles or open braces). SIGN SIGN SIGN Moving Sign Non-Commercial Off-Premise Sign Office Building OfficeCenter Office District Off-Premise Sign On-Premise Sign Monument Sign A sign whose entirety or componems rotate, move, and swing in any manner to attract attention and signs consisting of any flashing, blinking, indexing, fluctuating or otherwise animated lights and components including search lights and electric message boards. Any sign exhibiting non-commercial speech or message; signage unrelated to the buying or selling of commodities or services. A building whose primary function is to provide office space for professional, medical, and administrative purposes. Office buildings may include secondar3, and supporting retail uses that are generally located on the first floor. A group of three (3) or more office establishments planned, constructed and managed as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided on- site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements. Office district refers to the Professional Office zoning designation or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation.. Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or events at a location other than that upon which the sign is located. Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or events at a location upon which the sign is located. R:~qAASEHS\SIGN~DEFINT7.ORD 6~7/97 klb CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Open Space District Permanent Sign Pole Sign Open Space district refers to the Open Space, Public Park and Recreation, and Conservation zoning designations or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation A sign entirely constructed of durable materials and intended to exist for the duration of the time that the use or the occupant is located on the premises A high profile sign supported by one or more poles or similar structures and is permanently attached directly into or upon the ground. j SIGN Pole Sign Portable Sign Primary Tenant Projecting Sign A sign that is not attached to a building or structure, vehicle or trailer. Examples of portable signs include, but are not limited to: A-Frames and T-Frames. A tenant who occupies more than 50% of the total floor area of a building. A horizontally extending sign which protrudes from a building or structure below the parapet wall or cave line. SIGN I - I ' Projecting Sign CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Public Convenience and Warning Sign Pylon Sign An on-premise sign that contains words such as Entrance, Enter, In, Out, Restrooms, No Parking, or other similar words, and/or contains arrows or characters indicating traffic directions Temporary Real Estate signs are not included in this group of signs. A high profile sign having a solid base and permanently attached directly into or upon the ground. Residential District Roof Sign Pylon Sign Residential districts include Hillside, Very Low, Low, Low Medium, Medium, and High Density Residential zoning designations or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. A sign, together with all its parts and supports, which is erected, constructed, placed on or above, or extends above the roof, the eave line or above the top of the parapet wall of a building. Prohibited Roof Signs Permitted Signs on the Roof R:~NAASEHS\SIGN'~DEFI]qT7. ORD 6/27/97 CITY OF TEMECULA SiLm Ordinance Secondary Tenant A tenant, other than the primary tenant, that shares an office building of three (3) stories or more with at least one other tenant. Sign 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 Sign area for all signs, except multi-tenant signs, is computed by including the entire area within a single, continuous, rectilinear perimeter of not more than eight straight lines, enclosing the extreme edge of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display. It does not generally include any background, supporting framework, or bracing that is incidental to the display itself. In case of two sided signs, the area shall be computed as including the maximum single display surface For multi tenant signs, the total sign area shall include the area which surrounds the lettering and the logos for all tenants (i.e., sign area for each tenant is not computed individually). Sign Area SINGLE TENANT AND MULTI TENANT MONUMENT SIGN AREAS Y CITY OF TEMECULA Sitm Ordinance Sign Copy Sign Structure Height Sign Placement Area Street Frontage Subdivision Sign Temporary Business Advertising Sign Temporary Sign Tenant Identification Sign Time and Temperature Any words, letters, numbers, figures, characters, designs, or other symbolic representations incorporated into a sign. The greatest vertical distance measured from the finished grade to the uppermost part of the sign. The area for the building elevation surface which the sign is directly placed on The boundary of a parcel or a building which fronts a public street. A sign used to identify residential subdivisions that comain 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, identi~es, or indicates the name ofthe business, owner, or occupant of the premises where the sign is located; or, (2) Advertises the business conducted, the services available or rendered, or goods produced sold, or available for sale upon the premisses where the sign is located. Temporary signs can include temporary business advertising signs, real estate signs, political signs, construction, contractor, financing, and remodeling signs, employment opportunity signs, future tenant identification signs, garage sale signs, helium balloons, ambient air balloons, model home signs and flags. Seasonal window displays that contain traditional holiday characters and messages and which are intended to create or enhance holiday character of an area and not reference or display service available or rendered, or goods produced, sold or available for sale are not considered temporary signs. Tenant identification signs may identify businesses or buildings. They may be either a single tenant identification sign, multi tenant identification sign, or a building identification sign. An electronically controlled changeable copy sign which conveys only information such as time, date, temperature, or atmospheric conditions, where R:\NAASE|IS~SIG1,/~DEFThrY7.ORD 6/27/97 Idb CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Sign Under Canopy Sign Vacancy Sign Wall Mounted Sign Window Sign 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 travei in any direction. Time and temperature signs shall be included in the permitted wall or freestanding sign area and shall not include any advertising A sign which is perpendicular to and suspended below the ceiling or roof of a canopy or permanent awning. ~ I sm~4 I 1~ Under Canopy Signs They are used for motels, hotels, and other similar uses to identify the availability of rooms. A permanent sign mounted on the wall of a building. Window Sign means any sign which is painted, attached, glued. or affixed to a window or is otherwise easily visible from the exterior of the building where the advertised product or service is available." ATTACHMENT NO. 2 REDLINED COPY OF ORDINANCE 97- R:\STAFFRPTX127PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 sn ].0 ORDINANCE NO. 97- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAFFER 17.28 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPIVIFNT CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 17.28 of the Development Code of the City of Temecula is hereby adopted to read as follows: "Chapter 17.28 SIGN STANDARDS 17.28.010 Purpose and Intent It is ~!deaire ~ of the City that the design of this community be of the highest quality, that new development be architecturally distinctive as well as homogeneous in design, and that accessory facilities be compatible with the overall theme. The quality of signage plays a very distinctive role in achieving this goal. When abused, signs can create a visual blight which detracts from the quality of the environment and an individual's visual perception of the City. The intent of this Chapter is to implemem the Temecula General Plan, and to protect the public health, safety and welfare through the design, use of quality materials, construction, illumination, location, number, and maintenance of all signs. The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth the development standards for the installation and maintenance of off-preij.signs within the City and to ensure that the design and location of outdoor advertising displays are consistent with the health, safety, and aesthetic objectives of the City. The purposes of this Chapter, in addition to those expressed in the General Plan, are as follows?- (a) Provide for effective business signage; (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; R:~NAASEHSXSIGNXDRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 sn 1 (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; Regulate signs so as to avoid increasing the hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused by distracting signage. 17.28.020 Applicability This Chapter shall apply to all areas of the City;:Si:~:i, except that the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the Old Town Specific Plan area only to the extent the specific plan does not specifically address a particular issue i~eglrdiiig signage issue. 17.28.030 Sign Permits (a) Sign Permit Required A Except as provided in Section 17.28.050 a sign permit is required prior to th~ placing, erecting, moving, reconstructing, altering, or displaying ~f any sign in the City ~X~ep~:.i~p~0Vidi~d:in Section progain (b) Findings No sign permit shall be issued unless the Director finds that the application for a sign permit satisfies, or with conditions can satisfy, all of the following requirements: (1) The sign is consistent with the General Plan, complies with the requirements of this Chapter, and complies with all other applicable laws and regulations; (2) The visual elements of the proposed sign, including but not limited to, the Siie,!!5~shape;: illumination. decorative motifs. letters, figures. words (without regard to language), symbois, spacing uniformity and proportions of such visual elements comply with generally accepted standards of quality for professional graphic artists highest standards of quali~y. (3) The size, shape, color, visual elements. illumination and placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding area and with other lawful signs i~!Si~ and does not to detract from the character or quality of surrounding properties. (c) Basis for Denial; Appeal Any decision of the Director denying a sign permit shall be in writing, and shall identify which of the findings set forth in subsection (b) of this 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. R:~NAASEHS\SIG/'P, DRAF'F23.ORD 6/27/97 sn 2 I7.28.040 Prohibited Signs All signs not expressly permitted by this Chapter are prohibited, including but not limited to the following. No application for sign permit. development plan. or other application for a prohibited sign shall be accepted. acted upon. or approved (a) Abandoned Signs (as defined in Section 17.28.900 (d)) (b) Amenity Signs (signs which identify the amenities provided in a multi family complex that are visible from public street)s. (C) Animated or Moving Signs (except for time and temperature displays pursuant to Sections 17.28.050 (s)). (d) Bunting (unless approved by a sign program). (e) Cabinet or Can Signs (wall mounted) (f) Commercial Off-Premise Signs (except as expressly permitted by this Chapter; commerciat~:i!~ff]~reni~'~:~:iign~i i:~: :~:! !:.hl!i~l~ii~m~ii~;;~and~':::~ii~ic, ati6ri' ~i: i~::for'!::sig~ permit,: d~0pment i~tan~i;~:olt~.~iiif~:: :ii!iiil:0ff~i~"::Si~55 ,shaft i~ aCee, pted; ii:aeled upon;!'0rapprov . (g) Commercial Signs next to Residential Areas When commercial and industrial developments are facing residential uses and are located on the same local street (60 foot fight-of-way or less) as the residential uses, freestanding signs associated with these developments are prohibited. Wall signs which provide identification for businesses to pedestrians ~i!~ may be authorized by a sign program, provided that the illumination of the signs does not negatively impact residential uses, (h) Day-Glow Colors for Window Signs (i) Decorative Flags (unless approved through a sign program ;and then only if limited to focal points within the project) Loud Speakers or Signs Which Emit Sound, Odor, or Visible Matter, Except ~as Authorized by this Chapter. (k) Off-Site Subdivision Signs (except as otherwise permitted in Section 17.28.800, Kiosk Signs or Section 17.28.130, Subdivision Signs). (I) Pennants and Streamers (m) Portable Signs on Private Property R:X/qAASEHS\SIGN\DRAFTiI.ORD 6/27/97 sn 3 (n) Signs Constituting a Traffic Hazard No person shah install or maintain or cause to be installed or maintained any sign which simulates or imitates in size, color, lettering or design any traffic sign or signal, or which makes use of words "stop, danger", or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (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 electrical 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 integrated into an architectural 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 shall 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:: per;6n,:i:ex~ept;~;~: i~iic iom~':iii:~ !Pia~;~:':~Epciblic;idUty~ji~liafi~!Xi:by::any: means;: ;i~ny form of sign on any public property or within the public right-of way. Signs in any public rib,hi-of-way (sm.'et, median island, parkway, sidewalks, traffic control sign posts. utility postS. trees, fu~'ure stree/. etc ) are prohibited. In addition, signs are prohibited on an.,,' utiliW pole, traffic signal. or an>' other official traffic control device (in accordance with Section 21485 of the California Vehicle Code) or signs which project over or into a public right-of-way, or which are attached to the public property. are prohibited. (s) Vehicle Signs Signs located on or affixed to a motor vehicle or trailer (as those terms are defined in the California Vehicle Code), whether parked on private property or public right of way, for the purpose of advertising products or services or directing people to a business or activity. This paragraph does not apply to standard advertising or identification practice where such signs are painted on or permanently attached to a business or commercial vehicle. so long as such vehicle is liceneed and fully operable, and the signs on such vehicle are not in violation of the Vehicle Code. R:XNAASEHS\SIONXDRAFT23.ORD 6~27~97 an 4 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 Remodeling Signs (1) Maximum sign area for each sign shall 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 freestanding signs shall not exceed one construction, contractor, or remodeling sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping center~:~?~:In addition!plus, one financing sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping center i~ipetTmitted. They are permitted for sites with an active building permit and shall be removed 5 days after the construction completion. as evidenced by a certificate of occupancy or final sign-offbv the Building Official. or termination of the building permit. (b) Employment Opportunity Signs (1) (3) (4) Freestanding signs shall only be allowed in Office and Industrial Districts for single tenant buildings. where no other tenants are located on the parcels that occupy an entire parcel. Window mounted signs shall only be allowed in Commercial Districts. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per business per major street frontage. (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 0flieiM flag of the United States of America and two (2) flajg,s 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 Intemationally Recognized Organizations A Corporate Flag. (3) The maximum area for a corporate flag may not exceed 50 square feet (d) Future Tenant Identification Signs R:XNAASEHS~SIONXDRAFT'23.0RD 6/27/97 sn 5 (1) (2) (3) (4) (s) Maximum area for each sign for all freestanding pads and shopping centers with 5 acres or more in area shall be 32 square feet. Shopping centers with more than 10 acres in area shall be allowed a 100 square foot sign for the purpose of identifying multiple tenants. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet for 32 square foot signs and 12 feet for 100 square foot signs. 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 (i) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) One sign per garage sale is permitted The sign must be located on the same property that the garage sale is held shal!i:be::permitted. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shatl be 6 feet, iffreestanding The sign may not be erected more than 5 days prior to the sale. The signs shall be removed before the end of the day of the sale. The sign shall not be illuminated. (f) Government Signs Any official government sign, public notice or warning required by an applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. (g) Helium Balloons (1) (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 ~ii~U~ days for each calendar month and in no case for more than three consecutive days at a time. All balloons shall be anchored, and shall not block vehicular or 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. The displays are commonly associated with national, state, local, or religious holidays (and which do not reference or display services available or rendered, or goods produced, sold or available for sale). They may be displayed for a period not exceeding 45 consecutive calendar days and a maximum of 60 cumulative days per calendar year. (i) Incidental Signs, i.e., Name of Business, Name Plates. Street Address, Telephone Numbers, Open, Close, Hours of Operation, Credit Cards, etc. (1) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be a total of 4 square feet. (2) (3) Ci) (1) (2) (k) (D (2) (I) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (m) (1) (2) (n) (~) (2) (3) (4) (o) (1) (2) 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 for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, iffreestanding. Model Home and Multiple Family Rental Complex 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 or 4 per multiple family rental complex. Shall be located on the model home lots, the parking lot, or the sales office or the multiple family rental complex. They may only identify the builder and the subdivision name or the name of the multiple family rental complex. Multiple family rental complex flags shall only be displayed in the third quarter of the year. Model Home Signs 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 1728.130. 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 for each sign shall be 3 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 3 feet, ifffeestanding. Nun-Commercial Off-Premises Signs Maximum area of the sign board shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. Maximum number of signs per parcel shall be one. However, there shall be no limit on the number of signs during the ninety (90) days prior to a state, federal, or local election and fourteen (14) days after the election. A sign erected or placed for a candidate who prevails in a primary election may be maintained until 10 days after the final election. R:~'aAASEHS\SIGN~DP,.AFT23,0RD 6/27/9/m 7 (3) (s) The maximum height of a ground-mourned sign shall not exceed six (6) feet measured from grade. The signs shall not be illuminated. The signs shall not be erected, placed, or maintained: Upon any private property without the consent of the owner, lessee, or person on lawful possession of such property. On any pUt~ii~l~i:.~iied~:hUilding!~;,~i~t,ruetuxe;treei:or~shrub public property or upon any portion of a public street:0~'i!ii~y right of way. 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. (p) On Wall or Window Menu Signs for Restaurants (3) (4) (5) (6) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. They shall be attached to the building or associated entry structure. Maximum of signs shall be 1 per restaurant entrance. They shall not be intended to be used for advertisement and will only serve as information to customers who have found the restaurant and are standing by the front door. They shall be located at or near the major customer entrance. They shall not be counted as permissible area for window signs Real Estate Signs. Subject to 17.12.060 (r) Public Convenience and Warning Signs (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed 3 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall 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. (s) Time and Temperature Signs (1) (5) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 16 square feet. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per building or parcel. No 0ther~dverti~e~ a.~ shall be permitted. Wail mounted signs are counted as part of the permitted sign area of the elevation they are placed on. Freestanding signs shall be an integral part of a permitted freestanding sign and shall be counted as part of the permitted sign area of the freestanding sign. (t) Vacancy/No Vacancy Signs R:XNAASEHS\SIGI~DRAFT23.ORD 6127197 sn ~ (2) (3) (4) They are used for motels, hotels, and other similar uses. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage. (u) WindowiSigns Wh~dow si_Lms occup,ving equal or less than twenty five percent (25%) of the non-door;i:window area. Window sLurts do not include menu signs and holiday decoral ions pursuant to Secuons~t 7.28.050 (p) and~(h)::!respective!y: (v) Works of Art That Do Not Convey a Commercial Message They are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter; however, they may be subject to the provisions ~_f Section 17,05 17.28.060 Real Estate Signs Real estate signs that comply with the provisions of this Section are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit. (a) On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, etc.) in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts. (D (2) They shall not be permanent in nature and may only be permitted at such time as the property or structure is available for sale, lease, or rent. Sign area for each sign shall not exceed: Thirty two (32) square feet for freestanding signs. 3 square feet for window signs. (3) (4) The sign structure height for freestanding signs shall not exceed 8 feet measured from grade. Maximum number permitted is one sign per street frontage for each parcel or center. Plus, one window sign is permitted per available suite. In addition, one freeway oriented sign is permitted per parcel or center with freeway frontage, (5) They shall only be posted on private property. (6) They shall not be closer than 5 feet to the property line or 17 feet from the face of the curb, whichever is less. (7) (s) 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. (9) The angle of v-shaped signs shall not to exceed 90 degrees. The back side of a v-shaped sign shall not be visible from the public fight of way. (10) Appropriate materials are wood, metal, and stucco. Other materials are subject to Director approval. (11 ) Illumination sh~[ is not ~ permitted. (12) They shall be maintained in a clean, orderly fashion at all times and shall be removed 10 days after the close of escrow or after a rental agreement or lease has been entered into. whichever occurs first. (b) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 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 permanem in nature and may only be permitted at such time as property or structure is available for sale, lease, or rent. Sign area for each sign 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 of 5 units or more. Sign structure height shall not exceed: 6 feet in single family districts. 8 feet in multi family residential districts. Property with existing residential units for sale, resale, lease or rent shall be permitted one sign per street frontage. They shall only be posted on the subject private property. Open house signs shall only be displayed between the hours of 8:00 am and dusk. The angle of v-shaped signs shall not to exceed 90 degrees. The back side of a v-shaped sign shall not be visible from the public right of way. R:'xNAASEHS\SIGN~DRAFT23.ORD 6127197 sn GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 17.28.070 General Requirements for Permanent Signs Thefoll0~S~d~!~!b~!;:f0tl~ib~i~aneiii;!:~i Permanent signs shall be subject to the following standards to insure the quality of signage in the City. A. dCii{16~at r~ClUirements are in the other :pans ofthls Chapt~. (a) Standards for Permanent Freestanding Signs ( 1 ) Location g. All fleestanding signs shall be setback at least 5 feet from the right of way or property line or 17 feet from the face of the curb. whichever is less. 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 located be at least 3 feet from buildings'. The face of any freestanding sign shall not be oriented parallel to the street, except when the sign is located at the end of cul-de-sacs, knuckles, or other appropriate locations as approved by the Director. 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. Maximum offour signs per business shall be allowed i~!~i:ti~ii!~!!:?~l[=!~oUii~iiiifre~dh!gi~igns and an5' fleeway signs (if any permitted). (3) Height a, Sign structure height is measured from the extreme top portion of a freestanding sign to the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, the elevation of the finished surface of the road shall be used. The height of sign structures located on slopes shall be measured from the highest point of the sign to the highest point of slope where the sign structure meets ground Berming of up to 2 feet may be allowed in addition 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. R:'dqAASEHSXSIGN~DRAFF23.ORD 6/27/97 sn 11 (4) (5) T0 determine:~hi~maximumipermis~ibte:iheight :for freeway ~s~gns:a ilag :teSt shall ::be performedy :)~i:tlag:i~ itetdminesS,:this~ maxiinum: perndssible heightZ :by: ensuring;ihe visibility ~::of.:!~:~:Sign::ifrom ::3/!0:iimile:.:!befom approaching :the off-raraps:.~n:~both directii~nS: Of ~!::ffee~ay :from: :ih~::right:ii~e: 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 ofcan4ype box signs with plastic panels or background are prohibited for tenant and building identification signs. Sign panels or background shall be of material commonly used in the buildings or the center. Logo boxes are not subject to this requirement. Center identification signs shall use a background material commonly used in the center buildings. Can-type box signs are ~ not ~ permitted. Flood lighting is strongly encouraged when consistent with Riverside County Ordinance 655, Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance; however, internal illumination of the individual letters are only permitted if reverse channel lettering is used. Multi tenant signs shall be uniform in background color for all tenants. All fleestanding 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. Ifa 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 part of the center name. Center identification signs shall be incorporated into the entry statement architecture and landscaping area. Freestanding single tenant signs or service station signs with a height of six (6) feet or less shall be constructed as monument signs. Freestanding multi-tenant signs, theater signs. or freeway oriented signs shall be constructed as either monument or pylon signs. 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: R:VNAASEFIS~SIGN~DIr~AFT23.ORD 6/27/~7 sn 12 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, 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 perennials, annual plants, or other plants which provide additional color,:;in~:-Similar;proportions ~jthin~!i!::.!he~.~re~!r~di~::!ifiit~i;i~!:~. They shall be planted and replanted seasonally;':~:i?ffece~by~i~!iDi~ef~);i:to maintain year round color. (6) Addresses All freestanding signs, except those oriented toward the freeway, shall include the street address(es) or range(s) for the businesses or centers assigned by the Building Official. The address shall not be counted in the total permitted sign area. (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 Riverside County Ordinance 655. 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 lette~ngis acceptable. When externally illuminated signs are used, only flood lighting is acceptable if consistent with the Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance. (8) Width sign structure can be calculated by multiply!ng the proposed sign structure height by the sign width coefficientasprovidedin~Z~l~!.!::;~H~r;~i.~::Table1728 (b) In no case shall the width of a s gn structure exceed the width calculated by the sign width coefficient. R:~N!AASEFISx,$1ONNDR. AFT2:t.ORD 6/27197 an 13 Table 17.28 (b) Sign Width Coefficient Sign Structure Height in Feet Sign Width Coefficient 0-6 2.0 61-12 1.0 12.1-15 0.8 t5.1-25 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 Wiiii:!df, their suite. Signs shall not extend above the CaVe line. Wall signs shall not be located on windows or doors. (2) Number For multi tenant buildings, only major tenant within the suite is permitted to have a wall sign. Sub-leasing tenants are not permitted to have wall signs. 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 permined wall mounted sign, the second sign shall ~ not exceed 80%, third 70%, and fourth 60% of the maximum allowable for the corresponding frontages. This standard shall not apply to a permitted wall mounted freeway oriented signs. Wall signs shall b~::::g~iZ:~i~;Z~i~li'::.~?~!!di~:idnot cover more than 75% of the surface of the building face that the sign is located on excluding glass window and door areas. This provision shall not apply to primary tenant signs. R:~NA-ASEllS\SIGNn, DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 sn 14 Wall signs shall b~iniciiie~i~he!ib~h~:!~not extend more than 75% of the suite length for multi tenant buildings or building frontage for single tenant buildings. This provision shall not ~pplY to primary tenant signs. (4) Letter Height Minimum lener height shall be 8 inches. For wall signs in two lines or more the second line may have a minimum letter height of 6 inches. (5) Design A diversity ofletter types and colors shall be encouraged for wall signs within centers to create interest. The use of graphics consistent with the nature of the product to be advertised shall ~ is encouraged, i.e., hammer symbol for a hardware store, mortar and pestle for a drug store. Sign colors shall be selected that provide a significant contrast between the background colors and the letters. (6) Illumination a. Internal illumination for wall 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. (c~ Number Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed including all wall mounted. freestanding signs and any freeway signs (if any permitted). However, businesses with freestanding freeway signs shall only be permitted a maximum of three signs. or four signs a~ permitted by Section 17.18.210 17.28.080 Sign Programs (a) ~;~i~Z~:ii'ii ii~}?Sign Program Required A In addition to the sign l!t2~i~i~ permits required fQi by Section 17.28.030. certain types of developments re~ire a sign program to ensure that all proposed signs are in harmony with other on- R:XNAASEHS~SIGN~DRAFr23.ORD 6127197 site signs, buildings and surrounding developments. Other provisions of this Chapter require a sign program for certain t3.~c ofsigns. In addition. in Sign:~Ogram~?ir~;rr~iuir~!toCornplywithallZthe regulations ofthis Chapter. Flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area. number, loeation, and/or height, and to the extent it does not comply with these regulations. the proposed sign program enhan~esZ~,~he;dr~eirpmenti~d::~i!i~fUi!yZi~mpljsheSth~objeetives:ofthis Chapter. (b) Sign Program,Required ~nirdii~th~i~:~i;~2~3~siiri:Pe~i~i~i~:~i~i~a~/eqiiire:~a~:sign:permit (except for Signs exempt~-om:0bti~imitsln!:io0raan~:~iiii~S~f0n::i~i28:~0S0 i:Exln4pt 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 aPliro~ considered for approval with the Development Plan: (D (3) Whenever five (5) or more temporary and/or permanent signs (not including signs exempt from permits) are proposed for a single tenant development occupying an entire parcel; Whenever two (2) or more businesses are proposed in a multi-tenant development; Whenever wall signs are proposed on buildings with three (3) stories or more, or on haildiaga with heights are greater than 32 feet; or, Whenever the development contains a historic structure. (c) Findings The following findings shah must be made by the approval body prior to approving a sign program: (D The proposed signs enhance the development, and are in harmony with, and visually related to: 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 pro~Sed sign program wi!I C0~!y complies with all the regulations of this Chapter, except that flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, ~!i~i: and height~i:i~. Further, to the extent i~ the sign program does not comply with (!ie~Trlii~lii/~!~;'rthe requirements of this Chapter as to sign area, number. location. and height, the proposed sign program enhances the development and more fully accomplishes the objectives of this Chapter. R:~NAASEItS\SIGI~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 m 16 SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 17.28.100 Signs in Residential Districts All/a~ ~ within Residential Districts that require a sign permit must comply with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070~ii~i:!~ul~i~nil 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 (l) Maximum number permitted ~!!!~i is one per frontage. (2) Maximum permitted sign area for each sign is ~/~ square foot for each lineal foot of building fi'ontage;:~eV~!;:i!~ii~l~i;~i~i~i~:~ 9r 50 square feet. whichever is less. (3) Illumination may be permitted if it is determined by the Director that it does not adversely impact the surrounding residential uses. (b) Freestanding Business or Institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (1) Maximum number permitted shall be one per street frontage. (2) Maximum permitted sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet. (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet. (4) Illumination may be permitted if it does not adversely impact the surrounding residential uses. 17.28.120 Neighborhood and Community Identification Signs for Subdivisions and Multi Family Complexes (a) Maximum number permitted shall be two per each vehicular access or entrance. (b) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: (1) 20 square feet for neighborhood identification signs (2) 30 square feet for community identification signs (c) Maximum sign structure height shall be: (1) 8 feet for neighborhood identification signs. (2) 10 feet community identification signs. (d) They shall be built into the landscaping or project walls. (e) They shall be one sided, except when installed in a median or other applications where two sided signs are more appropriate than one sided signs. (f) Sign area is measured by the area surrounding and including the letters. (g) Sign background shall be of materials used in the subdivision or project. R:',NAASEHSXSIGNNDP, AFT2!I.ORD 6/27/97 ~n 17 (h) Illumination shall only be by external flood light, and only when consistent with ~ County Orallance 655, Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance, or by internal reverse channel letters. 17.28.150 Subdivision Signs (a) Maximum number of signs shall be::One One per subdivision if5 acres or less, or two. Two per subdivision if more than 5 acres. If several builders are building on a tract. each builder is entitled to its own subdivision sign(s) located within the property they own. provided that they do not exceed the permitted number of subdivision signs as specified in this Chapter. (b) (c) (d) (f) (g) Shall not exceed one sign per street frontage. Maximum sign area for each sign 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 ofthe subdivision. ~vend:ibuildersare:building ~h!ii ~a;~!~!:bUact~;:.i:!~ii~ii&{ !:t~i~i~::~ii~di~SiiSn!'~i~(i~::'l~rjate~z:~ithin ;the :property they own: R:XNAASEHS\SIGN\DRAFT23.ORD ~12~1~7 m ] 8 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS 17.28.200 Signs in Commercial Districts All ~es ~ within Commercial Districts that require a permit must comply with the sign standards for Commercial Districts contained in Sections 17.28.200 through 17.28.299 and with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070~ii~eral!R~$ ~i!~ifio~!In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.200 thro~lgh 17.28.299, office buildings in commercial districts must comply with the standards for Office District contained in Section 17.28.300 through 17.28.399. 17.28.210 Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts Freeway oriented signs are only permitted for parcels or shopping centers with freeway fromage. They are permitted as freestanding or wall mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wall mounted signs may identify single tenants occupying an entire building and located on a parcel. buildingS: (a) Requirements for Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts (1) Number of signs permitted: One single tenant identification sign per parcel ~t;]~::~iii'.i~h6ppiiigicgnter that is occupied entirely by one business, not located in a shopping center. These businesses are not permitted a single tenant identification monument sign along their street frontage. However. if three or more parcels join together to erect a multi-tenant freewly oriented sign, they each shall also be allowed a single tenant identification monument sign along their street frontage. One multi-tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is larger than 7 acres. Two multi-tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has greater than 1330 feet of frontage. (2) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: 50 square feet for single tenant identification signs. 11210 square feet for multi-tenant identification signs. ~;Z~pet~itted'~:iign:;~:miiy (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be ~ 30 feet;i!~tZ:th~t;i.higher::.~i~smaybe (4) A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs R:'uNAASE~qSXSION~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 sn 19 (5) (6) Shall are not be:ial!t~yed:permitted, Mutti:~tenant Signs Shatl~iiaentify a A maximum of three tenants may be on a multi-tenant ttiiii~Sies With:W~diiii~ :ii'ii~::=:i~$!?;~$!;6~ly:!ibei=;~iiitted,isamaximum of three signs,:6r four:SignS:a~:permitted by:'~S~i:ilT~lSi210:(tY:(1) (a'L which may include a freestanding f~eeway sign, a wall mounted sign which shall not be visible fromi:the freeway. and a monument sign idemi~.'ing the business on a street oriented single oim~ili:te~ant sign. (b) Same as Section 17.28.240. 17.28.220 Requirements for Freestanding Shopping Center Identification Commercial Districts Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Signs in Freestanding shopping center identification signs are intended to identify shopping centers. Different standards have been included for shopping centers with 7 acres or less and more than 7 acres. (a) Two signs per major entrance shall be permitted and one additional sign shall be permitted at each major intersection. (b) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: (1) 20 square feet per sign face for centers 7 acres or less. (2) 30 square feet per sign face for centers more than 7 acres. (c) Maximum sign structure height shall be: (1) 4 feet for centers 7 acres or less. (2) 6 feet for centers more than 7 acres. 17.28.230 Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Tenant Identification signs are intended to identify tenants whether or not located in shopping centers. These signs may be single tenant or multi-tenant identification signs. (a) Requirements for Multi-tenant Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding multiple tenant identification signs are intended to identify tenants in centers or multi- tenant buildings. (1) Maximum number of freestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant sign) is one per 300 lineal feet ofi~iil street frontage for the center. At least half of the tenant R:~NA).SEHS~SIGN~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 sn 20 (2) (3) (4) (s) (6) (7) (s) identification signs shall be single tenant identification signs. Each center shall be allowed at least one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign per On ~ach street frontage shall be allowed Maximum sign structure height shall be 12 feet. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 100 square feet. The center name may be added to multi-tenant signs but the total sign area for each sign including the center name shall not exceed 100 square feet. The maximum number of signs per panel shall be One!two. The minimum panel height shall be 10 inches. The minimum letter size shall be 5 inches. (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 ifi :a center. Sing!~t~mntS whether or not in a center, or buildings in commercial districts. (1) Maximum number of fleestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant sign) is one per 300 lineal feet oft05~ street frontage for the center. At least half of the tenant identification signs shall be single tenant identification signs. (2) The maximum number of signs for single tenants not located in a center shall be one sign per tenant. (3) Each center shall be allowed at least one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign per street frontage shall be allowed. (4) Theater and gas station signs are counted as single tenant signs in the formula calculations for determining the maximum number of permitted tenant signs for a center. These signs shall meet all the requirements for single tenant signs except for size and height requirements as specified in Subsection (5) a. and b. below. (5) The maximum area for all s'mgle tenant identification signs or building identification signs shall be 25 square feet, except that: a, Maximum area for theater signs shall be 150 square feet !yhi~i,mai~i,ir!~!Ude the area for identification of all the shows and the theater name. Maximum area for service stations shall be 50 square feet ~hich::miiS;!:i;iin~l~tde including the area for all fuel types, prices, and the service station name. (6) (7) (8) (9) Maximum sign structure height for all single tenant signs and gas station signs shall be 6 fete3, except theaterswhich 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 frontage to include all fuel types and/or prices. 17.28.240 Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for Buildings with 2 stories or less in Commercial Districts R:XNAASEHSXSIGI~DRAFT23.0RD 6127197 sn 2 1 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 for each sign per lineal foot of building frontage. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identification signs are permitted placed on the building. 17.28.250 Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts (a) Requirements for Wall Mounted Primary Tenant or Building Identification Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts Wall mounted building identification signs are intended to provide identification for buildings with 3 Stories or more, This type of signage is usually used by the primary tenant in an office building (2) (3) Maximum number of signs shall be two per building. Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section 17.28250 (c), Size Requirements. General Requirements The two permitted signs shall be placed on different building elevations. Both signs shall have the same copy. and oBly, St~iI:~S~!:~ 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. 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 right ten (10) percent of the width of the sign placement area. R:XNAASEHSXSIGN\DRAFr23.ORD 6/27/97 (5) Location Requirements a, In c6~i~;ent~at high-rise buildings, signs shall be placed above between the vision glasS:windows of the highest floor of the building and b~0w the cave line. In coni~0m~ 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) Maximum number of signs shall be one per building elevation. (2) Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section 17.28.250 (c). (3) 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. (4) Maximum of four (4) secondary tenant signs shall be permittedp~r building. (5) Maximum of one secondary tenant per elevation is permitted eXC~ept that::l:tUi!dings. Buildings between 3 and 5 stories are permitted two such signs S~i:iv~:~:~:i~ per elevation, provided that l_ht_Digll: S~ ar~ not ~i located on any elevation in vertical (stacked) alignment. ~il:::bi~ are separated by at least 40 percent of the width of the subject elevation. (6) (7) 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. If retail shops with exterior doors are located on the ground level of an office building, the sign regulations for wall mounted business identification signs in commercial districts (Section 17.28.240) shall apply to the ground level shops. (c) Size Requirements <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). R:\NAASEHS\StGN~DRAFr23.ORD 6/27197 sn 23 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' I0" 4' 6" 175 4 3' 0" 4' 10" 200 5 3' 4" 5' 4" 225 6 319" 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). Table 17.28 (f) Area, Maximum Letter, and Symbol Height for Secondary Tenant Signs for Buildings 3 Stories or Higher Number of Building Stories Maximum Letter Height Maximum Symbol 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 (a) Miscellaneous Se.ice Station Signs (1) Special Se~iceSigns on Pump Islands They shall be illuminated o~y by the canopy lighting. (2) Logo Boxes on Canopies Two logo boxes located on the canopy shall be allowed per gas station. exceed 4 square feet. Each logo box shall not R:XNAASEI'IS\SIGI~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 an 24 (b) Fast Food Menu Signs (2) <3) Maximum number of signs shall be 2 signs per tenant. Maximum area shall be 32 square feet per sign. Maximum structure height shall be 6 feet. They may be internally illuminated. They may utilize changeable copy. (c) Institutional Uses (2) Maximum number of signs shall be one freestanding or one wall sign per street frontage. The standards for freestanding single tenant and wall mounted business identification signs in Sections 17.28.230 (b) and 17.28.240, respectively shall be followed. 17.28.265 Requirements for Projecting Signs in Commercial Districts Projecting signs are an altemative form of signage for identi~cation of businesses. They are only permitted for a shopping center if uniformly used in a the shopping center and i_f approved through a sign p rogram~6~!fori~!aji~S{~;~fiam ~!:~!~!:i~ io~i~Yh~g;.~i~6ii~:ii~: a~ d:j S not lo~atediina shdppidg~!~nt~, (a) <b) (c) (d) (e) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per tenant. Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet. Maximi~;:~gh~i;~:~}~i:.ii~=:~ Minimum clearance for signs shall be 20 feet or Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. Projection shall be a maximum of 4 feet and shall not encroach into the public right of way. Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building. 17.28.270 Requirements for Under Canopy Signs in Commercial Districts Under canopy signs are primarily pedestrian oriented and provide additional identification for businesses in commercial centers. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per customer entrance. Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building. 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. R:~NAASERS~SIC31~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 {la 25 (a) (h) (c) (e) (O (h) The area of the sign shall not exceed 75% of the area of the awning that the sign is placed on. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. Projection shall not erierid into the public right of way, otherw{se :an ~ncroachment pirmit shall be obtained fxom Public Works Dcparun~nt. The total area of signage permitted for the face of the building shall not be exceeded for the combination of the wall sign(s) and awning(s) The area of the sign on awnings is calculated by multiplying the height of the highest letter by the length of the lettering on the awning. Awning signs shall be located on the bottom 12 inches of the flap (valance) or to on end panels of angled, curved, or box awnings. Awningi ~ignl !s!~aii~i ~!~:;~hl~ii~n~ii~;5ottom~!i 2~iinChi!~iithe: awning !and letter 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 arc not intended to advertise the tenants or 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. (1) Maximum number of signs shall be one per multi-tenant building per frontage. (2) Maximum area of signs shall be 30 square feet. (3) Maximum height of sign shall be 7 feet, iffreestanding (4) They shall be located in pedestrian activity and movement areas. (5) They shall contain only the name and address of the activities/businesses on-site. (6) They may be illuminated. (b) Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Directtonal Signs for Individual Sites in Commercial Districts These signs are intended to provide direction to automobiles to the different areas of the::site~i:6n~e the).' have arrived at the site the signs are located on. These signs are intended to provide direction to automobiles once they have arrived at the site. O) (3) (4) (5) (6) 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 identi_fv be uied:for- R:~NAASEHSXSIGN~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 $n 26 (7) 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. (!) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 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 identify be uSed for. They may be illuminated. R:XNAASEHS\SIGNn, DRAFr23.ORD 6/27/97 m 27 SIGNS IN THE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT 17.28.300 Signs in Professional Office District All Uses r~gn~ 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, GeneralRequlrements. In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.300 through 172839% wall mounted business identification signs for retail uses on the first floor of an office building with exterior entrances which mU~t also shall comply with the standards for Commercial Districts contained in Section 17.28.240. If retail uses have interior entrances only, no wall mounted business identification signs are permitted All signs within the Professional Office DistriCt:must also comply with the standards contained in Secuon 17.28.070, General Requirements 17.28.310 Sign Types Prohibited in Professional Office District (a) (b) (c) (d) Freestanding MultipLe Tenant Identification Projecting Signs Under Canopy Signs Awning Signs 17.28.320 Sign Types Permitted in the Professional Office District with the Same Standards as Commercial District (a) (b) Kequirements for wall mounted signs for buildings with 3 stories or more are the same as Section 17.28.250. Requirements for on-site directional and directory signs are the same as Section 17.28.280 17.28.325 Freeway Oriented Signs in Professional Office District Ordy travel oriented commercial uses such as gas stations, restaurants, fast food establishments, and hotels/motels with freeway frontage are permitted. through approval of a sign program, to have fleeway oriented signs. Freeway oriented signs are permitted as freestanding and wall mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wail mount~Signs shalli~t:i~pemili~d~i'6~/mutilf~a~t:~l~:~ng~i:!The provisions included in Section 17.28.210 shall apply to all signs permitted by this subsection. 17.28.330 Requirements for Freestanding Office Center Identification Signs in Professional Office District Freestanding office center identification signs are intended to identify office centers. (a) (h) (c) Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance, plus one additional at each major intersection. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 30 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. R:XNAASEHS\SIGl~DRAFT21LORD 6/27197 ~n 28 17.28.340 Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs for Single Tenant Office Buildings in Professional Office District Freestanding single tenant identification signs are intended to provide identification for any tenant in ~ an entire office buil~lihg':.~}~iip~g'Z!!!hii~"~en~re building. In multi-tenant office buildings, a freestanding building identification sign is permitrod to identify the building. (a) Maximum number of signs shall be one per street frontage, plus one additional per major intersection. (b) Maximum signs area shall be 20 square feet. (c) Maximum sign structure shall be 6 feet. (d) 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 ¼ square feet per lineal feet of frontage. However, the sign area for each sign 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 ~tted placed. External Illumination malt is not be permitted. R:'JqAASEHS~SIGl~xDRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 ~ 29 SIGNS IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS 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!Kequirement~. In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28 499. Office buildings must comply with the standards for Office District contained in Section ! 7 28 30() through 309 All signs within the Industrial Districts must comply with the :standards conlained in Section 17.28 070. General Rcquir,'ments 17.28.410 Sign Types Prohibited in Industrial Districts The following sign types are prohibited in the Industrial Districts. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs Fi~eeStand~n~!Dff~Si~!i~teriiden~i~iti0~! ;i:Si~i;!for,Ce~ters'i:Larger :' Than 60 A~es Projecting Signs Under Canopy Aw~ng 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 ~h~l- if they 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. if they comply with the provisions of Section 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 (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 structure height shall be 6 feet. R:XNAASEHS\SIOraDRAFT'23.ORD 6/27/97 sn 30 17.28.440 Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Tenant Identification signs are intended to identify tenants whether or not located in shopping centers. These signs may be single tenant or multi-tenant identification signs. However. these two types of signs are not permitted together at any time. (a) Requirements for Freestanding Tenant or Building Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Freestanding business or building identification signs are intended to provide identification for a tenant occupying an entire industrial building. They are also used to identify a multi-tenant industrial building. (l) (2) (3) (4) Maximum number of signs shall be one per street frontage, plus one additional per major intersection. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. No more than one tenant shall be identified. (b) Requirements for Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Fach center shall be allowed one multi-tenant sign. However. if the center ha~ more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign per street frontaCe shall be allowed. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 20 s0~lare feet. The center name rely be added to multi-tenant signs but the total sign area for each sign including the center name shall not exceed 20 square feet. The maximum number of signs per panel shall be one. The minimum panel width shall be 5 inches. The minimum letter size shall be 3 inches. 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) (b) (C) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per frontage for each tenant. Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed x~ square feet per lineal feet of building frontage. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are permitted this Chapter. Temporary Business Advertising Signs in Commercial, Office, and lnduSt~iai Districts R:'J4AASEHS\SIGI~DRAFT23.ORD 6127197 an 31 (a) PurpOSe The purpose of this Seaion is to s~ standards for temporary business advertising signs~(Commerciat, Professional Office, and Industrial) in the Ci~'. T~nporary business ad~,ertising SiSns:include promotional signs, grand opening signs. interim sitms, special event signs, and other Sleds made up of temporarymatefiats: :Or :=usedin :a~empO~ifas!!iOn: (b) Promotional SignS]n~0m~erdid~!:Offii~ii!;:::Medifi:~:J)ensitY~:Residential, and lt~gh :~Den~i~ Residenti~l:iDiS~Hcts Promotional Signs are temporary business advertising signs iraended to attract attention to a use or at'tivity for a limited number of events as identified in this Section. In residential districts. these signs are only pern~tted for rental multi family' complexes in the Medium Density Residential and Iligh Density Residential Districts The two types ofpromolional s}gns include attached andi:detached stems Only attached promotional signs are permitted for the Medium Densily Residentialand:High D~'nsit3' Residential Districts. Attached and detached promotional signs thatTeqUire a~permit tnaynot be used in combination during any quarter. O) For each use or business activity up to one (1) sig~ may be allowed: !:For::aZ~:or business activity, with frontage on two or more major streets, 2 signs maCe.be all0wed: Maximum area shall be 100 square feet. The vertical dimension of the si~ sh~ll not exceed 5 feet. Shall no~ exC~d~;ifii~m~0f the cave line or parapet wall. The ~dth (horizontal dimension) shall not exce~l s~ty percent (60%) of the business or store frontage for businesses, whichever is smaller, or building fi'ontage for rental multiple famib' complexes. per quarter provided that siins shall be erected at least 60 days apart Except that attached promotional signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts may be used for two thi~' (30'1 day periods in the 41h quarter of each year and in Medium and High Densi~, Residential Districts may be used for ~'o thirty the third quarter ofeach year. All promotional signs shall be located on the sire where the use or acti~ityi~]~i~d: C/ For each use or business activity up to one (I) sign may be allowed];!:.Except:!f0~ause or business actMty with frontage on two or more major stre¢~:.i2:::~ig~S :may:be ali~a~ /vlaximum area shall not exceed 32 square t~:et. The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 fee~ R:X/qAASEHS\SIGI~DRAFT23ORD 6t27197 sn 32 ground, They shall be mourned to a flame. The flame shall be con~ru~ted of attractive permanent materials and shall be constructed so that no addnional supportsior:bradng is required. The public's view of the signage for another business or ac, t~ty. The view or visibili~' of the operator of any motor vehicle: The movement ofany pedestrian or motor vehicle E Grand opening signs are temporary business advertising signs. bearing the words "GrandiDpening", or some similar message to announce the opening of a new business or for multiplefamily:rental (5) allowed. For a use, business activity, or multiple farofly rental complexes withfrontage:YOn two or more major streets, (two) 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 oftheEi~aye::!iiie complexes is located. The ,~idth (horizontal dimension) ~all not exceed sixty percent (60%):6f:thebUsihes~,,,i:iore fromage, whichever is smaller, or building frontage for rental multiple family complexes. 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. lnterin~ signs are temporary business advertising signs intended to provide interim signage while::ihe permanent signage is being fabricated, repaired, or prepared for installation ~haple~! .......................................................... They shah be the same as the size of permanent signs permitted by this Chapter. They. may corrmin oniy the business name and appropriate logo. They shall be attached to the building where the use or activity js located. The), may be alJowed for any period up to ninety ('90) days. The Director may ~a]!b~ :~i~'time R:~NAASEHSX$1ONXDRAFT23.ORD 6/27197 sn 33 e~ensiO~fotanyperi0d:up~tothirtx(~o)~aays~Wi~i~dCaUSe: It:i~th~responsibflityfor the ~prOponent of:th~!ixt~!0niit~!~ ~ithe :ex~nsion iSappropriate~ ~e) $p~iii]Even~:~!~in];iC~mer~!~ii;!:Omce;:~dlndU,trial'DistriCts S~ial:;:event signs are temporary business advertising signs for special cOmmunity activities or seasonal events By way of example only. such activities or events may include charitable and comratmity ~::raising;~ent~ii~hrih~i~Zi~eSiii~::~O~i:i;/a~e~.or~the annual Temecula Wine andBalloon 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-sitcSign. Two types of~SpeCtal event signs include attached and detached special event signs (1) Atia~h~:Special:E~z~t:::~i~ir~Cciae[O!~!,:s:Ottie~ii~iindJndUaffiai::DiStdi:ts StrUcture; where The maximum area shall nor exceed 32 square ibex. The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet. They shall not exceed the;YZfopofthe eave line or parapet wall ofthe building. They: :Shai!iil~ l~iii~fj:Oii;:th~ ~ !i!~? ~f ~: i~ii; i~ent~ ~r!:acti~ty being advertised. or store frontage, whichever is smaller. Special event signs may be allowed for any period up to forty-five (45) days. The Direr'tot may allow a one-time extension, for any period up to an additional forty-five (45) da,vs, with good cause. It is the responsibility ofthe proponent of the extension to justif)' why the extension is appropriate. Special event signs which are not located in buildings or structures shall be securely attached to po!es or a nructure on the site where the use or acti~dty is located The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet. The maximum height to the top of the sign shall not exzeed 6 feet. The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed 15 feet Special event sips may be allowed for any period up to forty-five (45) days. The Director may a~ow 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 e,'ent signs for special community-wide events, such as the Tractor Races and Wine and Balloon Festival, rnay be allowed additional supplemental and/or directim~ai 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 R:LNAASF~tS\SIGN~DRAFT'23.ORD 6/27/9'~ sn 34 (24) square feet on other roadways. The appropriate S~es and loCatiOnS f0r:';all supplemental and:or directional temporary sips shall be determined by the Dir~toL ~i~ms~i~i~em~i.~ient~i~.!Balioonli;iie;'C~mm~reial, Omce, and ~d~ai:.i~ A temporat3.' ambient balloon is a sign which is a tempora~ structure supported by forced cold air (non-hdium). constructed of fabric materials. and affixed to ~he ground or roof top using steel cable anchoring systems. These signs arc iraended to provide additional exposure to the businesses in the City provided certain restrictions are met. The maximum number of balloons shall not exceed three (3) on any one site during any time period specified in Section 17.28.700 (c). (h) (b d) The maximum display rime shall not exceed a total offitteen (15) calenda~ days within any ninety. (90) calendar day period. In fieu of the fifteen fl 5) calendar day period herein. a thirty 1'30) calendar day permit may be issued by the Director during the month of the Temecula Annual Balloon and Wine Festival, if such event is held. Spacing shall be a minimum of three hundred fifty (350') feet between the balloons. The requirements for maximum allowable three (3) signs on any one site and minimum three hundred tilty (350') foot spacing between balloons may be waived by the Director during the month of the Temecula Annual Balloon and Wine Festival, if such event is held. The maximum cross section ofthe balloon shall not exceed 1500 square feet The maximum height shall not exceed thirty (30) feet. as measured from the point of anchor to the highest portion of the balloon. They may be illuminated at night using elecmcal lighting systems. Balloons shall be ground mounted or roof mounted using steel Balloons shall be tethered and not be free-floating nor constructed in a shape different from the "hot-air balloon shape" typically depicted in the City of Temecula's Annual Balloon and Wine Fesfval. For example, such balloons in the shape orblimps or cartoon characters shall not be permitted. All such signs shall be removed no later than the last day permitted in the approved applicadon. No tm'nponu31 ambiem air balloon or similar inflatable shall be erec~edj~!;~la~ed~i~f::.:~int~;a~ so that it does any of the following: (D Mars, defaces, disfigures or damages any public building, structure or other Endangers the safety of person or property. R:'uN'MSEHS\SIGNXDRAFT23,ORD 6~27~97 sn 35 (a) PU~ose The purpose of this .section is to provide a uniform, coordinated metlxod of'offering developers'and apartment~wners=a means: efproviciing~onal:signs!to:~iiprOj~cts;!while=minimizing confusion among prospective purchases end renters who wish to inspect development projects and apartments, while promoting traffic safeB., and reducing the visual blighl of the prolirerat:on of signs. Directtonal kiosk signs, including travel direction sip, other than those on-ske, are :prohibited except as provided in thisSection; (b) Authority::tO Grant!LiCenSe The C$ty Council may, by duly executed license agreement. grant to a qualified peraon:lhe ~xclusive right to design, erect and maintain directtonal kiosk signs within the entire Ci~', or any designated portion there, o[ Licens~.s shall be selected by soliciting request for proposals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person erecting or plating directtonal kiosk signs on-site shall not be!required to obtain a license. The term of each license shall be s~t forth in the license agreement Licensee~s) shall make directtonal sign panels available to all persons or entities selling subdivision' or renting apartments (heretastier referred to as ",Rubdivider/Land Lord") on a first-come, firs. ser,'ice basis. No sign panels shall be granted to any subdivider for a period of excess of two years. However, e 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. Land Lords may indefinitely display their project name on the kiosk signs. Licensee(s) shall maintain a separate walling list for each sign structure Alternatively, a subdividera,and Lord may apply to ticensee for a sip panel program consisting of a single sip panel on each of a series of sign structures as needed to guide prospective ptu'~hasers to his/her subdi~siorb:rental project.: and :Shall be:'p~:ion :the:ii~gi!t~r:iii;~:sa~ieiiT~niief!i:;~ii~:!apPlieau~:5 {d) GeneraIRequir~ (4) R:XNAASEHS\SIGN~DRAFT23.ORD ~ITIIW~ ~n 36 (s) fl0) O1) (12) <13) ~ign~s~dttrre~.~ii~`~.a1~ti~n~:~:~?:iad~:~.~reakaway~!~design!features~iwhererequired in Ndii~i~i~a~:~i~!:if0~::~,i~::ia!~ti~:!:biiotheriappurtenances shall th~ :property owner 17.28.900 Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties The following signs are hereby declared a public nuisance, subject to abatement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8.12 of this Code: (a) Declaration of PubUc Nuisance (1) (2) (3) Any sign that is erected or installed in violation of this Chapter, after the effective date of the ordinance adopting this Ch~ter; Any sign that is abandoned as defined in paragraph (d) of this Section 17.28.900; Any sign the owner of which has received a written notice from the Building Official pursuant to paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.910, and the maintenance, alterations, or repairs specified in the notice are not made within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice. (b) Removal (1) Removal Without Notice of signs within the Right-of-Way All signs in the public right-of-way may be removed by the City without issuing a notice of violation. (2) (3) Emergency Removal ' Where the Building Official determines that the sign in question poses an imminent safety b~ard or dangerous condition, such sign may be removed immediately and stored by the City. Removal of Temporaxy Signs Any temporary sign erected, placed or maintained in violation of any provisions of this R:~NAASEHS~SIGN~DRAFT2S.ORD 6/27/97 ~ 37 Section may be removed by the City five (5) days after issuance of a notice of violation to the person or party who caused the sign to be erected, if ~own. and to the owner, lessee, or person in lawful possession of the property on which the sign is located. (4) The owners of signs r~moved pursuant to subparagraphs (1), (2), or (3) of this paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.900 shall be liable to the City for all costs and expenses incurred by the City in removing and storing the signs, in accordance with the provisions and procedures of Section 8.12.140 of this Code. As soon as practicable following removal pursuant to sub~hs!:{!);~ii(2)~i~i~f this paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.900, but in no case later than forty-eight (48) hours after removal, a notice of violation shall be sent to the owner of the sign(s) via regular mail. The sign(s) will be returned to the owner only upon payment of removal and storage costs pursuant to Section 8.12. 140. If the sign(s) is not claimed within thirty (30) days after the receipt of Notice of Violation the sign(s) may be destroyed. (c) Unauthorized Removal of Signs No person shall remove, destroy, relocate, or otherwise disturb any sign without the permission of the party who caused the sign to be erected. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the owner of a piece of property, or his or her authorized representative, from removing a sign from his or her property that was erected without his or her consent. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the Building Official from taking action to abate sign violations pursuant to the provisions of this Code. (d) Abandoned Signs Signs shall be considered abandoned and subject to abatement pursuant to Chapter 8.12 under any of the following circumstances: (1) A sign other than off-premisses sign. which for a period of ninety (90) days, no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, product, or service available on the premises where the sign is located. (2) Where a sign permit for a temporary sign has expired and the sign has not been removed within one day after the date of expiration. (3) Where the sign concerns a specific event and five (5) days have elapsed since the occurrence of the event. 17.28.910 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. 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, structure, and any required surrounding R:xaqAASEHS%SIGN~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 sn 38 landscaping. (b) Signs not prope~y maintained shall be issued a notice to maintain, alter, or repair by the Building Official. Upon a written notice from the Building Official. the maintenance. alterations, or repairs specified in the notice shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice. (C) Appropriate easements for access and maintenance shall be secured for centers that contain more than one parcel and include center identification signs, multi-tenant signs, single tenant identification signs, etcetera. (d) CC & Rs or other acceptable maintenance mechanism shall be established for centers with center identification signs, multi-tenant signs, single tenant identification signs. etcetera. in order to identify the responsible party for appropriate maintenance of the signs in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 17.28.920 Non-conforming Signs (a) Purpdseand :Iment ~t:i~:5:the~ii~ten~!`~fith~i~im5.i~.:~gnize~hat:;the~n~a~i~imihi~6nC~f:~istii~g~;~igns~that:5~ n0ti~in:~formi~ 7.~i. th ~/~0n~:;~f!hi~:Chaptex ;~UireS::!urth~i~y~SOfi:~heexistingi:iigns in!:;:.theiCity~ (b) Continued Use of Non-Conforming Signs A non-conforming sign_if legal at the time of installation, may continue to be used and must be properly maintained in accordance with Section 17.28.910. With the exception of the auto mall center identification sign, non-conforming signs may not be: (l) (2) (3) (4) (s) (6) Changed to another non-conforming sign. For the purpose of this Section, changing the tenant signs on a freestanding multi-tenant identification sign Shall is not be considered a change to another non-conforming sign. Improved or structurally altered so as to extend its useful life. Expanded. Reestablished after discontinuance for 90 days or more. Reestablished after damage or destruction ~i lff more than 50 percent of its value. ' Moved or relocated. Section 2. Table 17.03(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following approval categories: ADDroYal Administrative Aooroval Planning Director Planning Commission City Council iP R:'tNAASEHS\SIONXDP,.AFTT.3.ORD 6127197 m 39 Sign Permits Sign Programs {Approved by the body approving the Development Plan) Modification to Sign Programs X X X Section 3. Section 17.03.060Co) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following: "(4) Increases in the allowable size, height, number, or location of new or existing signs by less than ten percent (10%) of the standards within Chapter 17.28." Section 4. Section 17.03.090 (b) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following: "(2) Actions by the Director of Planning on the approval of sign permits." Section 5. Section 17.34.010(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by deleting the definition for "Alteration", "Sign", and "Outdoor Advertising Structure" and adding the following definitions: R:\NAASEltS\SIGNXDRAFT23.ORD 6~27~97 sn 40 Section 6. Article XIX of Ordinance 348, Advertising Regulations, Ordinances 91-26, Ambient Balloons, Ordinances 92-16, 93-12, 94-23, Temporary Signs, Ordinance 93-09, Outdoor Advertising Displays, Ordinance 91-40 Directional Signs, and Section 6 of Ordinance 593 are hereby repealed. Section 7. Enii~l~::eSfiifii~ The City Council hereby determines that the provisions of this Ordinance~:~Uld:havei:noeffect 0n:~environment and are therefore exempt This sec~n~di~ates!thati:CEQA~;iapp~ie`si;~y1~:i~j~ti~::~i~:::~hai'e:~i:thep~te~tia~:~:f~r:~au~i~g for the reaqons set forth in the Staff Report, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. It!als0:States,~:ithat where it determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) 0) of the CEQA ~. Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in full fome 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 9. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __ day of __, 1997. ATTEST: Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor June S. Greek, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Peter M. Thorson, City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA R:hNKASEHS\SIGN~DRAFr23.ORD 6/27197 41 COUNTY OF RIVERS]DE ) ss CITY OF TEMECULA ) I, June S. Greek, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. __ was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of , 1997, and that thereafter, the Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of 1997, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: June S. Greek, CMC, City Clerk R:~NAASEItS~$1GN~DRAFr23.ORD 6~27~97 CITY OF TEMECULA Sign Ordinance "A-Frame Sign Alteration Ambient Air Balloons Animated Sign Architectural Elements Attached Temporary Sign Auto Mall Center Identification Sign Awning Sign A portable temporary advertising device which is commonly in the shape of an 'A", or some variation thereof, is located on the ground, is easily moveable, and is usually two-sided. Any change or rearrangemeat 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 enlargement to or diminution of a building or structure, whether horizontally or vertically, or the moving of a building or structure ~'om 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 often containing advertising messages. See Flashing Sign. An integrated component of the design of a building, including walls, windows, entryways, rafters, roofs, and other typical components. Attached temporaxy 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 26631 Ynez Road. A painted or silkscreened, non-alectric sign attached to an awning or canopy attached to the exterior of a building. Awning Sign CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Banner, Flag, Pennant Building Official Building Frontage Business Center Can Sign Center Identification Sign Channel Letters Commercial Districts Commercial Off-Premise Sign Corporate Flag Director Any bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material used for advertising purposes that is attached to any structure, staff, pole, line, framing, vehicles or any other similar object. The Building Official of the City of Temecula or the authorized representative. The length of the building elevation(s) which fronts on a public street, public parking lot, or major pedestrian walkway. A group of three (3) or more industrial establishments planned, constructed and managed as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided on-site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access. aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements. Sometimes referred to as cabinet signs, a sign that is shaped like a box to enclose the source of illumination (internally illuminated) so that the light shines through the translucent portions of the signs copy panel(s) Logo boxes are not considered can signs. A sign that identifies the name of a center and is located at a center entrance. Individual three dimensional letters or figures that are affixed to a building or a freestanding sign structure. Commercial districts include Neighborhood, Community, Highway/Tourist, and Service Commercial zoning designations or their equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. Means any sign structure advertising an establishment, merchandise, or entertainment, which is not sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished at the property on which the sign is located. Commercial off-premise signs are commonly known or referred to as billboards. A flag of a nationally recognized corporation or company. Individual businesses with franchise agreements or individually operated business of a larger company are not be included in this definition. The Director of Community Development of the City of Temecula or authorized representative. CITY OF TEMECLrLA Sten Ordinance Community Feature Community/ Neighborhood Identification Sign Construction, Contractor, Financing, or Remodeling Sign Customer Entrance Day-Glow Colors DecorativeFlag Detached Temporary Sign Directional Kiosk Sign Eave Line Employment Opportunity Sign Flashing Sign A design feature combining landscaping, hardscaping, architectural features, public art, signs, or any other creative feature that can be considered a special and unique design for locations that are considered major intersections or highly visible locations within the City. A community identification sign identifies the name and/or logo of a specific plan. A neighborhood identification sign identifies the name and/or logo of a subdivision, mobile home park, or multi family complex. Temporary signs which states the name of the individual(s) and/or firms connected with the construction or financing of a project. An entrance used by customers and patrons excluding loading entrances. Bright ~orescent appearing colors;:.~i6~gi~sign~s~.iiiaminated::!~y~n. A flag or banner attached to light poles or other objects in a shopping center that provides a festive atmosphere to the center by colors, graphics, etc. and does not provide advertising space. Detached temporary sign means a temporary sign which is partially attached to a permanent building, or is attached to a temporary structure such as a pole or pipe, or any combination of the above. Detached temporary signs do not include portable or vehicle mounted signs. Means a free standing, multiple-sided, sign structure whose main purpose is to display signs or information. Part of the roof which projects over or meets the wall. A sign that advertises the availability of an employment position within commercial, industrial, office, or residential districts where non-residential uses are permitted. Any sign, except time and temperature displays that do not include advertising, which contains or is illuminated by lights which are intermittently on and off, which change intensity or color, or which create the illusion of motion in any manner, including animated signs which manifest a physical movement or rotation in one or more planes or the optical illusion of action or motion. CITY OF TEMECULA Si~n Ordinance For Rent Signs Freestanding Sign Freeway Frontage Freeway Oriented Sign Frontage Future Tenant Identification Sign Incidental Sign Industrial Districts Interior Sign Logo Major Entrance Major Street or Intersection Memorial Sign Permanent signs in multi family complexes to identify availability of rental units. A sign permanently supported by one or more uprights, braces, poles, or other similar structural components, and attached to the ground or foundation set in the ground. Boundary of a parcel abutting an interstate freeway. A sign located on a parcel with fleeway frontage that is oriented toward the fleeway. Boundary of a building, parcel, or site along public streets including freeways, parking lots, or pedestrian malls. A temporary sign which identifies a future use of a site or building(s)~ A small sign, emblem, or decal informing the public of incidental information relating to the buildings on premises (i.e., name of business, telephone numbers, open, closed, hours of operation, credit cards, etcetera.) Industrial districts include Business Park and Light Industrial Zoning Districts or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. A sign inside any business that is not intended to be seen from outside the building in which the business is located. A trademark or symbol used to identify a business. An automobile entrance to a shopping, office, or business center used primarily by customers with either full or restricted access. Entrances used solely for loading and unloading are not considered major entrances. A greet or intersection of two streets which have an ultimate General Plan or Specific Plan right-of-way of 78 feet or more. Signs usually located on tablets, plaques, or are cut into the facade of the building. They can include religious symbols, the names of the building or site, dates of erection, and other important historical facts. R:XNAASEHS\SIGN~DEFINT7.ORD 6/27/97 lab CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Menu Sign Monument Sign A sign located adjacent to a drive-through lane of a fast food service facility, which lists the products available and the prices, and is designed to be read by the occupant of a vehicle. A fleestanding low profile sign supported by a solid base (as opposed to poles or open braces). SIGN SIGN SIGN Moving Sign Non-Commercial Off-Premise Sign Office Building Office Center OfficeDistrict Off-Premise Sign On-Premise Sign Monument Sign A sign whose entirety or components rotate, move, and swing in any manner to attract attention and signs consisting of any flashing, blinking, indexing, fluctuating or otherwise animated lights and components including search lights and electric message boards. Any sign exhibiting non-commercial speech or message; sign age unrelated to the buying or selling of commodities or services. A building whose primary function is to provide office space for professional, medical, and administrative purposes. Office buildings may include secondary and supporting retail uses that are generally located on the first floor. A group of three (3) or more office establishments planned, constructed and managed as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided on- site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements. Office district refers to the Professional Office zoning designation or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation.. Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or events at a location other than that upon which the sign is located. Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or events at a location upon which the sign is located. CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Open Space District Permanent Sign Pole Sign Open Space district refers to the Open Space, Public Park and Recreation, and Conservation zoning designations or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. A sign entirely constructed of durable materials and intended to exist for the duration of the time that the use or the occupant is located on the premises. A high profile sign supported by one or more poles or similar structures and is permanently attached directly into or upon the ground. SIGN Pole Sign Portable Sign Primary Tenant Projecting Sign A sign that is not attached to a building or structure, vehicle or trailer. Examples of portable signs include, but axe not limited to: A-Frames and T-Frames. A tenant who occupies more than 50% of the total floor area of a building. A horizontally extending sign which protrudes from a building or structure below the parapet wall or cave line. Projecting Sign R:'e, IAASEHS\SIGNI)EFINT7,ORD 6/27/97 lab CITY OF TEMECULA Sign Ordinance Public Convenience and Warning Sign Pylon Sign An on-premise sign that contains words such as Entrance, Enter, In, Out, Restrooms, No Parking, or other similar words, and/or contains arrows or characters indicating traffic directions. Temporary Real Estate signs are not included in this group of signs. A high profile sign having a solid base and permanently attached directly into or upon the ground. Residential District Roof Sign Pylon Sign Residential districts include Hillside, Very Low, Low, Low Medium, Medium, and High Density Residential zomng 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 ectends above the roof, the cave line or above the top of the parapet wall of a building. Prohibited Roof Signs Permitted 81gns on the Roof CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Secondary Tenant A tenant, other than the primary tenant, that shares an office building of three (3) stories or more with at least one other tenant. Sign Any object, device, display or structure, or pan 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 Sign area for all signs, except multi-tenant signs, is computed by including the entire area within a single, continuous, rectilinear perimeter of not more than eight straight lines, enclosing the extreme edge of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display. It does not generally include any background, supporting framework, or bracing that is incidental to the display itself~ In case of two sided signs, the area shall be computed as including the maximum single display surface. For multi tenant signs, the total sign area shall include the area which surrounds the lettering and the logos for all tenants (i.e., sign area for each tenant is not computed individually). Sign Area SINGLE TENANT AND MULTITENANT MONUMENT SIGN AREAS Y X Y CITY OF TEMECULA Stt, n Ordinance Sign Copy Sign Structure Height Any words, letters, numbers, figures, characters, designs, or other symbolic representations incorporated into a sign. The greatest vertical distance measured from the finished grade to the uppermost part of the sign. Sign Structure Heights Sign Structure Sign u,igh, Sign at Sidewalk Level Sign x,ight S ig n Sign on Betruing Sign Sign on Slope Berming - 2 feet maximum Sign Height Sign Placement Area Street Frontage Subdivision Sign Temporary Business Advertising Sign The area for the building elevation surface which the sign is directly placed on. The boundary of a parcel or a building which fronts a public street. A sign used to identify residential subdivisions that contain project name, unit square feet, price, developer's name, address, and telephone number, and other pertinent information about the project. A temporary sign which is made of cloth, bunting, plastic, wood, vinyl, poster board, painted windows, or other similar materials, and which is located on site of the business use or activity, and is erected or placed for a prescribed period of time to promote, advertise, announce, or provide the following information: R:/NAASEHS\SIGN'~3EFINrF7B.ORD 6/27/97 CITY OF TEMECULA Sitm Ordinance Temporary Sign Tenant Identification Sign Time and Temperature Sign Under Canopy Sign Vacancy Sign (1) Designates, identifies, or indicates the name of the business, owner. or occupant of the premises where the sign is located; or, (2) Advertises the business conducted, the services available or rendered, or goods produced sold, or available for sale upon the premisses where the sign is located. Temporary signs can include temporary business advertising signs, real estate signs, political signs, construction, contractor, financing, and remodeling signs, employment opportunity signs, future tenant identification signs, garage sale signs, helium balloons, ambient air balloons, model home signs and flags. Seasonal window displays that contain traditional holiday characters and messages and which are intended to create or enhance holiday character of an area and not reference or display service available or rendered, or goods produced, sold or available for sale are not considered temporary signs. Tenant identification signs may identify businesses or buildings. They may be either a single tenant identification sign, multi tenant identification sign, or a building identification sign. An electronically controlled changeable copy sign which conveys only information such as time, date, temperature, or atmospheric conditions, where different alternating copy changes are shown on the same copy area. Each message remains displayed for a specific minimum period of time with a total blackout between message changes. The copy shall not travel in any direction. Time and temperature signs shall be included in the permitted wall or freestanding sign area and shall not include any advertising. A sign which is perpendicular to and suspended below the ceiling or roof of a canopy or permanent awning. Under Canopy Signs They are used for motels, hotels, and other similar uses to identify the availability of rooms. R:',NAASEHS\SIGN~DEF1NT7B.OKD ra/27/97 Idb CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Wall Mounted Sign Window Sign A permanent sign mounted on the wall of a building. Wall Mounted Sign Window Sign means any sign which is painted, attached. glued, or affixed to a window or is otherwise easily visible from the exterior of the building where the advertised product or service is available." R:LMAASEHS\SIGi'/XDI~FINTTB.ORD 6127/97 ATTACHMENT NO. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MAY 19, 1997 R:XSTAFFRFr~127PA95A.pC9 6/30/97 sn 11 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION May 19, 1997 Planning Application No. PA95-0127 Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Prepared By: Saied Naaseh, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the discussion of the Sign Ordinance. APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: City of Temecula PROPOSAL: A Request to Recommend Approval of a Comprehensive Sign Ordinance LOCATION: Citywide BACKGROUND This item was continued by the Planning Commission from the May 5, 1997 meeting. At that meeting, Planning Commission continued the discussion of the Sign Ordinance and recommended a number of changes to the Ordinance. The only change at that meeting which required further staff analysis was the percentage of window sign coverage, Other changes recommended by'the Commission will ultimately be incorporated into a redlined Ordinance prior to the final action by the Commission. DISCUSSION At the last meeting, the Commission stopped their discussion on Page 27, Section 17.28,300. This Staff Report includes all the issues that needed to be researched by staff at two previous Planning Commission meetings. These issues include prohibiting painted window signs, reducing the permitted area for window signs to less than 10% of the window area, and the height of freeway signs in relation to the landscaping along the freeway. Window Signs Window signs are considered temporary signs which were the center of great controversy when the City Council adopted the Temporary Sign Ordinance in 1993. Through the process of drafting the new ordinance, Staff directed the Sign Committee not to recommend changes to the Temporary Sign Ordinance. Staff has made only minor clarifications (o this part of the ordinance with the exception of modifications to the provisions for window signs and adding provisions for temporary banners for apartment complexes. The following discussion provides staff's recommendation on window signs. The detailed .provisions for the apartment complex banners is included in Sections 17.28.700 (b) and (c). R:\STAFFRPT\I27PA95.P10 6/30197 sn The changes to the existing window signs section included in the proposed Ordinance are recommended by staff and the Sign Committee for easier enforcement of the Ordinance. The existing temporary sign ordinance exempts window signs including painted signs with less than 10% coverage from obtaining a permit and prohibits window signs with over 75% coverage. In addition, it allows window signs between 10% and 75% for a 90 day period annually with a permit, The enforcement of these provisions has been difficult, since it is necessary to keep track of three different sizes for window signs, less than 10%, more then 10% but less than 75%, and more than 75%. in addition, it is necessary to keep track of number of days the window signs are displayed. Therefore, staff has recommended language in the proposed ordinance which exempts window signs with less than 25% coverage from obtaining a permit and prohibits window signs with more than 25% coverage. The down side of this provision is that it potentially turns temporary window signs to a more "permanent" signs. Furthermore, the Sign Committee added a provision to prohibit "day glow" colors for window signs. Staff believes these provisions are reasonable and allow the business owners to place advertisements on windows, including painted window signs, without obtaining a permit as long as the signs are less than 25% coverage and are not "day glow" colors. Further restriction of window signs as proposed by the Planning Commission will probably cause further controversy once staff attempts to enforce these provisions. Height of Freestanding Freewav Signs The Planning Commission expressed a concern regarding the height of freeway signs as the height seems to be dictated by the height of the trees within the Cal-Trans right-of-way. Staff proposes two solutions to resolve this issue. One solution involves re-vegetation of the Cal- Trans right-of-way along I-15 to remove the eucalyptus trees and replace them with trees having a broader canopy and less height at maturity. This solution could take a long time to develop and will have substantial cost to the City. The other solution is placing a maximum height for the sign regardless of the visibility of the sign and eliminating the flag test procedure. If the sign is not visible at the maximum permitted height, the applicant needs to work with Cal- Trans to trim the trees, remove the trees and re-plant them as required by Cal-Trans, lace the trees, or raise the skirt of the trees. Staff recommends a maximum height of thirty (30) feet for freestanding freeway oriented signs. This recommendation is based on the height of the following existing freeway signs: In and Out Burgers 30'-00" Jan Weilert/ Hungry Hunter 25'-00" Texaco 55'-00" Wendy's 28'-04" Denny's 41'-06" Midas 30'-00" Palm Plaza 36'-00" Arby's 28'-00" The down side for a 30 foot maximum is that the owners of existing freeway oriented signs R:\STAFFRPT\I27PA95.P10 6/30/97 an 2 with heights less than 30 feet could apply to raise the height of their signs to 30 feet. Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts The Planning Commission has not discussed the freeway signs section for commercial districts, Section 17.28.210 (a). The following is a modified version of this section which incorporates some new ideas. New text is shown in bold and deleted language is shown in re~!ined text. Staff would like to receive Planning Commission input on these ideas. After staff receives direction from the Planning Commission these changes will be incorporated into the Ordinance, including clarifications to other parts of the Ordinance. The following is staff's recommendation for Section 17.28.210, Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts: Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts Freeway oriented signs are only permitted for parcels or shopping centers with freeway frontage. They are permitted as freestending or wall mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wall mounted signs may identify single tenants occupying an entire building and located on a parcel. (a) Requirements for Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts (1) Number of signs permitted: One single tenant identification sign per parcel not located in a shopping center that is occupied entirely by one business. These business shall not be permitted a single tenant identification monument sign along their street frontage. However, if three or more Oarcels join together to erect a multi tenant freeway oiiented sign, they all shall be allowed single tenant identification monument sign along their street frontage and shall be permitted a total of four signs including the freestandlng freeway sign, wall mounted signs, and freestanding tenant identification signs. One multi tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is larger than 7 acres. Two multi tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has greater than 1330 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) (4) A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs R:\STAFFRFT\127pA95.p10 6/30t~/sn 3 shall not be allowed. (5) Multi tenant signs shall identify a maximum of three tenants. (6) Businesses with freestandin9 freeway signs shall only be permitted a maximum of three signs, or four signs as permitted by Section 17.18.210 (a) (1) (a), which may include a freestanding freeway sign, a wall mounted sign f~:~, and a monument sign identifying the business on a street oriented single or multi tenant sign. (b) Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Same as Section 17.28,240. Freewav Signage for Small Centers A member of the public requested the Planning Commission ensure adequate freeway signage for small commercial centers along the freeway. The proposed Ordinance provides for this signage in terms of wall mounted signs along the freeway for each tenant in multi tenant commercial buildings. However, the proposed Ordinance in its current form only permits freestanding freeway oriented signs for centers larger than 7 acres. Staff included an inventory of all parcels and centers along the freeway in the April 21, 1997 Staff Report which revealed there are three centers and two vacant parcels in the City between 3 and 7 acres in size. The following list represents these centers and parcels: Carl's Jr. and Kragen Center Tony Romas Mini Mart, Around a Buck Winchester and Ynez 3.52 Acres Jefferson south of Winchester 4.56 Acres South Front Street 4.48 Acres The following represents the individual vacant parcels between 3 and 7 acres that could be developed as centers: West of Ynez north of Gold's Gym West of Ynez between the car dealers and Tower Plaza 6.5 Acres 4.5 Acres Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the discussion of the Ordinance until the entire Ordinance is discussed by the Commission. Multi Tenant Office Buildings In addition, another member of the public requested the Planning Commission to ensure adequate signage for multi tenant office buildings. Section 17.28.250 is specifically written to address the signage needs of multiple story office buildings. This section provides for two signs for the primary tenant and one sign for four secondary tenants in the building. Proliferation of signs is strongly discouraged as it detracts from the architectural design of the building. However, Section 17.28.325 of the Sign Ordinance needs to be deleted which prohibits wall mounted freeway oriented signs for multi tenant buildings. Attachments: R:\STAFFRPT\I27PA95.P10 6/30197 sn 4 ATTACHMENT NO. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MAY 5, 1997 R:~STAFFRIYI~I27PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 sn 12 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION May 5, 1997 Planning Application No. PA95-0127 Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Prepared By: Saied Naaseh, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the discussion of the Sign Ordinance. APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: City of Temecula PROPOSAL: A Request to Recommend Approval of a Comprehensive Sign Ordinance LOCATION: Citywide BACKGROUND This item was continued by the Planning Commission from the April 21, 1997 meeting. At that meeting, Planning Commission took public testimony, initiated the discussion of the Sign Ordinance and recommended a number of changes to the Ordinance. Some of these changes will reqv!re further staff analysis and will be presented to the Commission as soon as the analysis by staff is complete. The items to be researched by staff include: stricter requirements for vehicle signs and the height of freeway signs in relation to ever growing landscaping. The changes recommended by the Commission will ultimately be incorporated into a redlined Ordinance prior to the final action by the Commission. DISCUSSION At the last meeting, the Commission stopped their discussion on Page 12, Section 17.28.070 (a) (4). The discussion of the Planning Commission included prohibiting painted window signs, exploring other means than the Sign Ordinance to prohibit certain vehicle signs, reducing the permitted area for Window Signs to less than 10% of the window area, and the height of freeway signs in relation to the ever growing landscaping. The members of the public requested the Planning Commission to ensure adequate signage for multi tenant office buildings and adequate freeway signage for small commercial centers along the freeway. In addition, creating an aesthetically pleasing community through appropriate sign regulations will make Temecula an inviting place for businesses to relocate. Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the discussion of the Ordinance, until the entire Ordinance is discussed by the Commission. Attachments: 1. April 21, 1997 Planning Commission Staff Report - Blue Page 2 R:\STAFFRPTX127PA95.PC9 6/30/97 an ATTACHMENT NO. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT APRIL 21, 1997 R:\STAFFRPT\I27PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 sa 13 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMI=CULA PLANNING COMMISSION April 21, 1997 Planning Application No. PA95-0127 Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Prepared By: Saied Naaseh, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends Commission adopt PC Resolution No. 97- APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: LOCATION: BACKGROUND the Planning City of Temecula A Request to recommend approval of a Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Citywide This item was continued off-calendar from the February 12, 1997. requested Planning Commission's direction on six issues regarding the Sign Ordinance. following summarizes the Planning Commission's direction on these issues: Non-Conforming Signs At that meeting staff The The Planning Commission determined that all legal non-conforming signs should be permitted to exist without starting any amortization period until a sign inventory has been completed. After the inventory, the Ordinance will be amended to add provisions relating to the removal of non-conforming signs, refer to Section 17.28.960. Uniform Real Estate Signs The Planning Commission determined that real estate signs do not need to follow a uniform design standard. As a result, this provision has been deleted from the Ordinance. Placement of Freestanding Signs either Parallel or Perpendicular to Streets The Planning Commission determined that most signs should be placed perpendicular to the street; but that the Ordinance needs to be flexible to permit other orientations. As a result, changes have been made to Section 17~28.070 (a) (1) d. R:\STAFFRPT~127PA95.PC7 6/30/97 klb 1 Minimum Size of Centers for Permitting Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs The Planning Commission was split on this issue and requested staff to provide information regarding undeveloped parcels along the freeway. This information is discussed in more detail later in the Staff Report in the Discussion Section. Minimum Letter Sizes for Multi Tenant Signs The Planning Commission determined that five inch (5") minimum letter sizes with ten inch (10") panels and one panel per line should ensure the visibility of the tenants on multi tenant signs. This has been addressed in Sections 17.28.230 (a) (5), (6), and (7). Multi Tenant Signs in Industrial Districts The Planning Commission determined that multi tenant signs are appropriate for industrial districts and directed staff to bring back the standards for these signs for the Commission's review. This is also discussed later in the Staff Report in the Discussion Section. DISCUSSION The first time the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Sign Ordinance was in October 21, 1996. Since that time, the ordinance has been modified substantially as a result of Sign Committee, Comment Group, and City Attorney recommendations. As a result, staff has included a redline/strike out version of the current Ordinance in Attachment 2. This version shows only the major changes to the original ordinance and does not include minor grammatical modifications. In this Ordinance, the new language is shown as underlined and deleted language as ~clii~: (shadow). In addition, Attachment 1, Exhibit A includes the most up to date version of the Ordinance that is being recommended for approval by the Sign Committee and staff. Permitting Multi'Tenant Signs in Industrial Districts At the previous meeting, the Commission stated that multi tenant signs in industrial districts should be allowed and requested that staff develop standards for these signs. Staff has evaluated some of the existing signage and recommends the following standards: Each center shall be allowed one multi tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi tenant sign per street frontage shall be allowed. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. Maximum sign area shall be 20 square feet. The center name may be added to multi tenant signs but the total sign area including the center name shall not exceed 20 square feet. The maximum number of signs per panel shall be one. The minimum panel width shall be 5 inches. The minimum letter size shall be 3 inches. Minimum Size of Centers for Permitting Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs The Planing Commission requested staff to provide vacant parcel and existing center sizes along the freeway. This information is provided in Attachment 3 along with the frontage for each R:\STAFFRPT\I27PA95.pC7 6/30/97 klb 2 parcel. Staff continues to recommend a minimum 7 acres for centers in order to permit multi tenant signs. The following represents the acreage of the existing centers adjacent to the freeway that are between 3 and 7 acres: //5 Carl's Jr. and Kragen Center //36 Tony Romas //72 Mini Mart, Around a Buck Winchester and Ynez 3.52 Acres Jefferson south of Winchester 4.56 Acres South Front Street 4.48 Acres The following represents the individual vacant parcels between 3 and 7 acres that could be developed as centers: //3 West of Ynez north of Gold's Gym 6.5 Acres //16 West of Ynez between the car dealers and Tower Plaza 4.5 Acres Attachment 4 includes correspondence from the Chamber of Commerce supporting Mr. Fred Grimes's position on the six remaining issues discussed in the previous Planning Commission hearing. Mr. Grimes was a member of the Comment Group and the Chamber of Commerce had a representative on the Sign Committee to represent the interests of the Chamber. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The Planning Commission hereby determines that the provisions of this Ordinance will have no effect on the environment and the proposed Ordinance is therefore exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3). This section indicates 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. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY This project is ~nsistent with the General Plan since the General Plan implementation program requires the City to adopt sign standards for residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Through the adoption of this Ordinance, General Plan goals relating to the urban design and community character are being fulfilled, FINDINGS Adoption of the Ordinance would: 1. Provide for effective business signage; Assure that signs are compatible with the character of their surroundings and the community as a whole; Preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place to live, work, trade, do business and visit; Protect the City from the blighting influence of excessive s~gnage so as to preserve and enhance the economic base of the City and safeguard property values within the City; R:\STAFFRFY\I27pA95.pC7 6/30/97 Iclb 3 Assure that signs are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain; Regulate signs so as to avoid increasing the hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused by distracting signage; Recognize that the eventual elimination of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter requires further analysis of the existing signs in the City. Attachments: 2. 3. 4. PC Resolution No. 97- - Blue Page 5 Exhibit A - Ordinance No. 97- - Blue Page 9 Redlined Copy of the Sign Ordinance - Blue Page 10 Inventory of Vacant Parcels and Existing Center Sizes - Blue Page 11 Chamber of Commerce Correspondence - Blue Page 12 R:\STAFFRPT~12?PA95,PC7 6/30/97 klb 4