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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1986 0915 CC REG ITEM 07C TEM 7 _ C . MOORPARK THOMAS C.FERGUSON STEVEN KUENY Mayor ••'� j ,• City Manager DANNY A.WOOLARD CHERYL J.KANE Mayor Pro Tern �%�� City Attorney JAMES A.HARTLEY 1�. ve RICHARD MORTON Councilmember $ V "V. Director of ALBERT PRIETO ��1 Community Councilmember �. Development LETA YANCY-SUTTON R.DENNIS DELZEIT Councilmember City Engineer THOMAS P.GENOVESE JOHN V.GILLESPIE City Treasurer MEMO RAN D U M Chief of Police r.r : The Honorable City Council FROM : Richard Morton, Director of Community Developmen 1 - DAT E : - September 2, 1986 (Council meeting of 9/15/86) SUBJECT : PROPOSED REVISED SIGN CODE Background The attached staff report to the Planning Commission contains a detailed background on the subject . During the public comment period of the City Council meeting of July 21, 1986, a member of the Ad Hoc Design Standard Committee spoke objecting to the fact that the version of the Sign Code recommended by the committee was not being presented to the Planning Commission and also that the committee was not being invited to the hearings. The Committee version was being presented but no invitations had been issued. Each memeber was sent a copy of the staff report and notified of the hearing for July 24, 1986. The Committee Chairman and one member appeared at the meeting - only the Chairman spoke. He recommended approval of the staff proposal. Planning Commission Action.: The Commission recommended that a provision be added for "Bench Signs" and authorize the, Director of Community Develop- ment to summarily correct situations of illegal signs in public property as well as adding "portable signs" and "flashing signs" 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529-6864 The Honorable City Council p. 2 - September 2, 1986 SUBJECT: PROPOSED REVISED SIGN CODE to the illegal category. These changes are included in the draft before you. The Commission also recommended that the provision for subdivision directional signs be modified to provide for a common intersection sign that would apply to all subdivisions needing a change of direct- ion. Staff pointed out that the Building Industry Association is now working with Ventura and Simi Valley to come up with a procedure for joint use of signs as to what size, how many, who approves, who owns the sign (s) , and fees involved. The Commission recommended approval of the draft Sign Code before you, with the addition of a statement to the effect that the provisions for subdivision directional signs become null and void 90 days after the effective date of the ordinance. The purpose is to insure that work continues to provide a new concept for subdivision directional signs. Should the Council concur this provision needs to be added. Recommendation That the draft Sign Code be approved as is and that staff be directed to provide a progress report within 90 days to both the Commission and Council rather than including the "sunset" clause in ordinance. Exhibits: 1. Proposed Sign Code 2 . Ad Hoc Design Standards Committee revised sign code. 3. City of Moorpark existing sign code. SIGN CODE p. 1 of 7 - 'EXHIBIT 1 CHAPTER CITATION This chapter shall be known and designated as the Sign Code of the City. PURPOSE the purpose of this chapter is to provide the means whereby business enter- prises can identify the name, location, and product sold of such enterprise, and property for sale or lease can be so indicated and located, while at the same time protecting the general public from the proliferation of signing that can cause a deterioration of the character, environment, and economic well being of the community. DEFINITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS Sign - A communication device using words, symbols, banners or pennants designed to advertise, identify, or convey information. Sign Structure - Any device used for the purpose of displaying or supporting signs. Sign Area - The area of a sign enclosed by a frame, trim, or outline or the area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of writing or any representation, emblem, or figure. Where a sign has two or more faces, the area of all faces shall be included in determining the area of the sign, except that where two such faces are placed back to back and are at no point more than three feet from one another, the area of the sign shall be taken as one face. Exclusion - The following signs are excluded from the provision of this code: 1. Governmental and public utility signs as required or authorized by law. 2. Name plates, memorial tablets or occupation signs not exceeding two square feet in area. 3. Signs not visible beyond the boundaries of the property or building upon which they are located. 4. Traffic directional signs not exceeding eight square feet in area. 5. Signs less than 12 square feet in area advertising the sale or lease of property. 6. Construction signs not exceeding 32 square feet in area relating to or identifying construction projects and displayed only during the construction period. SIGN CODE p. 2 of 7 7. Bulletin boards or identification signs not exceeding 32 square feet in area on the premises of public, charitable or religious institutions. SIGNS PROHIBITED 1. Signs confusing traffic such as one that uses the words "STOP" or "DANGER" or impair the vision of the operator of a motor vehicle. 2. Any off-site advertising except for subdivision directional signs. 3. Portable or trailer mounted signs. 4. Signs which flash, scintillate, make sound, move or rotate except for clocks and time and temperature signs with a maximum areaof 32 square feet. 5. Signs attached to a building where the sign extends above the roof line or parapet of the building. is 5: Signs on_public property other than government or public utility signs andl those specifically authorized by appropriate City authority. SIGN CATEGORIES CLASS OF SIGNS - For purposes of this code signs are grouped in the following classes: Business Class - Signs which advertise the name, location, activity, product, service, business or institution. Real Estate Class - Signs which advertise the sale or lease of real property. Subdivision Directional Class - Signs which provide directional information only to a residential subdivision, the name of the development or developer, any identifying trademark or insignia and the price range of the subdivision offered for sale. Government or Public Utility Class Political Class - A temporary sign or hand bill erected for an election. TYPES OF SIGNS; - For purposes of this code, there are three types of signs: Building Signs - Signs attached to a building where the sign does not extend above the roof line or parapet of the building or signs painted on outside walls or windows of a building or sign placed within a building as to be viewed primarily from outside a building. Ground Signs - Signs which are free-standing and supported by poles, columns, uprights or foundation affixed to the ground. Signs Designed to Move with the Wind - Signs, for the purpose of this code called "Wind Signs", which include flags, banners, pennants or balloons and displayed for a temporary period. SIGN CODE p. 3 of 7 PERMITS No sign or sign structure as defined in this code, and not exempt therefrom, shall be erected, constructed or relocated until a permit for same has been issued by the community Development Department, except that temporary. signs to be displayed not to exceed 15 days in any 6 month period and not exceeding 12 square feet in area, that otherwise conform to the provisions of this code, and signs painted on walls or windows of buildings, and change of copy on legally existing sign structures, do not require a permit. Permits shall not be issued for business signs unless a building exists or a building permit has been issued on the property. Permits must be signed by the owner or lessee of the property and where property is occupied by more than one lessee, by the owner of the property. When an architecturally designed building or center is submitted for approval, the sign, or where there are a number of signs, the sign program, shall be submitted along with the request for project approval. Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon a form provided _ by the Community Development Department and shall contain the following information: 1. The name, address, and telephone number, if any, of the applicant; 2. The address or location of the building, structure, or lot to which, or upon which, the sign or sign structure is attached, erected, constructed or relocated; 3. The name, address, telephone number, if any, and state license number of the engineer or architect, if any, to be employed in connection with the design of the sign or sign structure; 4. The name, address,' telephone number of the contractor, if any, to be employed in connection with the construction, installation, relocation, or erection of the sign or sign structure; 5. A description of the type of sign: (Business sign; subdivision directional - sign; real estate sign; governmental or public utility; or political signs); 6. The value of the sign, including the sign structure, if any; 7. A statement as follows: " I have carefully read and examined the above application and know the same to be true and correct. All provisions of laws and ordinances covering this type of construction will be complied with whether specified herein or not. No person shall be employed in the placing, construction, relocation, erection, or maintenance of any sign in violation of the Labor Code of the State of California "; 8. The signature of the lessee or owner of the property and, where there is more than one lessee, the owner; 9. Such other information of plans as the Community Development Department may require to insure full compliance with the provisions of the sign code and other applicable laws and ordinances of the City. SIGN CODE p. 4 of 7 FEES Any person applying for a sign permit shall, at the time of filing application therefore, pay to the Community Development Department a fee, as established by City Council, to cover inspection and issuance of the permit. SIGNS PERMITTED - The following charts shall apply as to signs permitted except for Service Stations which are governedby Section SEE CHARTS ATTACHED SERVICE STATION SIGNS Service station signs are those signs and other -advertising devices associated with service stations, mini-markets, or other businesses located on a site where service station activity or gasoline/ motor fuel sales exist. Such signs are permitted subject to the limitations described herein: a. One (1) identification sign located within the corner radius landscaped area. This sign shall be either a monument or pole type sign. Monument signs shall have a maximum height of six (6) feet measured from the finished grade at the base of the sign, but in no case higher than eight (8) feet from the street grade. Pole signs shall have a maximum height of twenty (20) feet measured from the street grade. The sign shall have no more than a total of fifty (50) square feet of sign face, and subject to a limitation of two sign faces. Such sign shall bear the name and/or logo of the business(es) on the site only, but may contain gasoline pricing information only if incorporated integrally with the main face. No other signage may be displayed on or from the pole sign. The main identification sign shall be architecturally consistent with the overall building theme and incorporate unifying features (i.e. , materials) and may be internally illuminated. No such sign shall be externally illuminated. b. Canopy fascia and pump island signs with an aggregate display area not to exceed a combined total of fifty (50) feet per canopy, shall be architecturally consistent with the overall building theme, and, if lighted, shall be internally illuminated. c. One (1) motor fuel pricing sign no greater than-20 square feet in area. shall be allowed for each adjacent street and may be either of ground or pole- mounted type. Each sign may be double faced and must be permanently affixed to the ground. Pole-mounted signs shall be integral with on-site lighting standards with faces no greater than twenty (20) square feet in area. Pole- mounted signage may be used for either motor fuel pricing or other advertising purposes relevant to the operation(s) of the site. If motor fuel pricing is displayed on pole-mounted signs, ground signs may not be used for other advertising. d. Other commercial type signs are permitted to be placed on the main building, but must be counted against a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet of sign area allowed for the site. SIGN CODE p. 5 of 7 e. Directional signs which inform the viewer of the appropriate ingress, egress, and circulation system of the site are permitted. Said signs shall have maximum area of' ,eghtT,(8) square feet. - f. No portable signs are permitted. BENCH SIGNS - A total of two bench signs may be permitted at each bust. stop designated on a valid bus schedule. The location and the original copy, as well as any changes thereto, are subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development. Benches shall be located so as not to impede the orderly flow of traffic. In approving copy the following factors shall be considered: a. Is the business or activity being advertised located in Moorpark or one that citizens of Moorpark would logically patronize. If the advertisement is for a product, is it one sold in Moorpark. b. Ts the sign offensive to any segment of the community. c. Is the design of the signing compatible with the area. Any denial by the Director of Community Development of a request for a bench sign may be appealed to the Planning Commission and any denial thereat may be appealed to the City Council. LEGAL SIGNS - All signs including the sign structures, in existence on the effective date of this code shall be considered legal signs and either conforming or non-conforming to the provisions of this code except the following: a. Signs in the public right-of-way except for government, public utility or bench signs or those specifically authorized by the City Council. b. Portable signs or signs mounted on trailers. c. Signs confusing traffic. d.-_ Flashing or scintillating signs. I SIGN CODE p. 6 of 7 CONSTRUCTION a. All ground signs in excess of 32 square feet and all signs attached to a building are required to get a building permit in accordance with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code. b. No portion of any sign nor its supports shall obstruct any fire escape stairway standpipe, exterior door, or required exit, nor shall any such sign or its supports be attached to or supported by any fire escape. c. Any sign having in connection therewith any electrical wiring shall be designed and inspected in conformance with the provisions of the adopted Moorpark Electrical Code and such sign shall have firmly affixed thereon a nameplate which shall state the manufacturer's name or trademark, the voltage, amperage and total wattage, and each such sign shall display the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) label. SIGNS NO LONGER ADVERTISING BONA FIDE BUSINESSES - Upon receiving information that a sign which advertises a business no longer being conducted, or a product or service no longer obtainable on the premises upon which the sign is located, the City shall send a written notice, as prescribed in Section ordering the sign and sign structure removed within 90 days. ENFORCEMENT a. Notice of Violation - Whenever the Community Development Department determines that a sign or a sign structure is in violation of this code, a notice shall be sent stating the particulars of such violation by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to each person assessed as the owner of the property upon which the sign or sign structure is located, as shown in the last equalized assessment roll available on the date such notice is mailed, and to the owner of said sign or sign structure, if known. b Contents of Notice - Notices to be mailed shall be substantially in the following form: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Notice is hereby given: 1. That the sign or sign structure located at. . . .(address or description of property). . . identified as. . . . (description of sign). . . . is hereby declared to be in violation of the Moorpark Sign Code due to: (delete any of the following not applicable). a. Erected without required permit. b. Violation of approved permit by (specify how violates permit). • SIGN CODE p. _ 7 of '7 c. Signs no longer advertising a bona fide business. d. Nonconforming sign remaining after the expiration date of abatement period. 2. That said sign or sign structure must be removed or made to conform with the Sign code on or before 19_ unless written appeal to comply with this notice is filed with the City Clerk, specifying the name and address of such objector and the reason for such objections, on or before said date. 3. Upon no objections being filed in response to this notice, the City may remove, or cause to be removed, such sign or sign structure and establish the cost thereof as a lien upon the property upon which such sign or sign structure is located. __ Dated this day of 19_ c. City Council Hearings - When any objections are filed within the time permitted by said notice, a hearing on such objections shall be held by the City Council. The City Clerk shall send by regular mail, postage prepaid, a written notice of the time and place when hearings will be held, at least ten days in advance of the hearing, and a copy of the order of the Council within five days after its determination, to the person filing objections at the address given on such objections, and to the property owners or lessee and to the sign owner, if known. ABATEMENT • a. The Chief of Police shall summarily require the immediate correction of a sign which is deemed. a traffic hazard and may correct such conditions if the owner thereof does not do so. • b. The Director of Community 'Development may summarily require the immediate correction of any illegal signs on public right-of-way and any flashing • signs and may remove any sign in the public right-of-way if the owner thereof does not do so. c. Off-site signs, except for subdivision directional signs and billboards_,-. - -- -portable signs, and flashing signs shall be abated within 30 days of notice thereof. d. Subdivision directional signs that. do not conform to ordinance require- ments shall be abated within two years of the affective date of this_ code • -- -or when the last unit of the project is first sold, whichever 'comes first. e. Billboards shall be abated within five years of the effective date of this. code. f. All'signs -not covered by paragraph A - E made non-conforming by this code may remain. However, such signs shall be made to conform if, a change of copy is involved or if additional signing is granted. CLASS TYPE ZONES PERMITTED MAXIMUM NUMBER MAXIMUM SIZE MAXIMUM HEIGHT REMARKS Business Ground AG, C & M One per each 300 ft. of } sq. ft. for each ft. of in AG & C-0-10 ft., in M a) Signs to be displayed only on major street street frontage, or por- lot frontage with a maxi- zones 20 ft., in other C frontage Lion thereof, on major sun in ►C.& CO of 50 sq.ft.. zones 20 ft. plus 1 ft. b) Interior lighting not permitted in C-0 and AG streets only. (Note 1) in AG and M zones 100 sq. . for each ft. of set back and M zones. ft. pfus 2 sq. ft. for with a maximum of 30 ft. each ft. of set back with - a maximum of 200 sq. ft. Business Building (Permanent) C & M N/A In C-0-} sq. ft. for side of main in Signs may not project a) Area for building signs computed by multiplyi M zones 1 entrance ft only,or side above the roof line allowable sq. ft. times width of side containin sqof entrance only, and in main entrance. other C zones 2 sq. ft. b) Signs painted on other than windows includes for side of main entrance permanent sign allowance. and 1 sq. ft. for all other sides facing a street. • Business Building (Temporary) C N/A 33 % of window area N/A a) Temporary signs include paper signs in windo and writing on windows b) Temporary signs permitted for maximum of 15 • days in any 90 day period. Business Wind C N/A N/A N/A a) Subject to approval by the Director of Comm ty Development. b) Maximum time allowed is 15 days in any 6 mol period. • Business Fruit Stand 2 32 sq. ft. 12 ft. Sign request to be processed along with the CUP request for the front stand. • Real Estate Sale or Lease Any zone 1 per street frontage Single-family homes-6 sq. R zones-6 ft. ft. Vacant property 12 C & M zones-12 ft. sq. ft., in C & M zones same as for business signs. Real Estate Subdivision 3per project 10 feet above viewpoint a) Must be within 400 ft. of an intersection and Unimproved property in P j 32 sq. ft. must be where a change of direction is requir, Directional R, C & M zones of grade b) Cash bond of $100 for each sign required to (Off-site) (Allowed for sub- guarantee removal. divisions located in c) Signs permitted for two years or until last ur Moorpark only). first sold, whichever occurs first. CLASS TYPE ZONES PERMITTF.p boynotitplw MAXTj)11M ST7d? MAXIMUM HEIGHT REMARKS Real Estate Tract (On-site) Any Zone 2 60 sq. ft. 20 ft. a) Cash bond of $100 to guarantee removal. b) Signs permitted for two years or until last t• first sold, whichever occurs first. Real Estate Identification Any Zone 2 per street entrance 12 sq. ft. each N/A on block wall Political Any zone except open No limit AG & R zones- 32 sq. ft. AG & R zones a) Not within 100 ft. of a polling place. space 10 ft., all other-same as All other zones- same as business signs. business signs NOTE 1: For purposes of the Sign Code, major streets include Moorpark Road, Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark Avenue, Poindexter Avenue, Gabbert Road and any street designated for four lanes of traffic on the approved Circulation Element. RESOLUTION NO. PC-86-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING A REVISION TO THE SIGN CODE. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: A. A duly noticed public hearing on July 9, 1986 and July 23, 1986, August13,tt21986:;. was.: heldto -consider.::a'revised sign code. B. The Commission considered the facts as presented in the staff report dated July 10, 1986, and as presented in public testimony at the hearing of August`jl3:, ;1986 . C. The Commission considered the environmental effects of the proposed revision. THEREFORE, THE Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council the adoption of the Negative Declaration and the adoption of the revised Sign Code essentially as written. • NOW, THEREFORE, THE MOORPARK. .PLANNING COMMISSION,OF: THE. CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: • SECTION 1. . That the findings contained in the staff report is incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein with the: amendments by said Commission, are, hereby approved; SECTION`.2. that at its meeting of August 13, 1986, the Moorpark Planning Commission took action to direct staff to prepare a Resolution recommending approval with the amendments. attached; said Resolution to be presented for Consent Calendar action at the next regularly scheduled meeting. The action with the foregoing direction was approved by'-the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner Holland, Keenan, Claffey, LaPerch and Rosen; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27 day of August, 1986. Chairman ATTEST: :ega7( Acting Secretary MOORPARK • THOMAS C.FERGUSON STEVEN KUENY Mayor �•J��`• City Manager DANNY A.WOOLARD f��/- - CHERYL J.KANE Mayor Pro Tern ,/ • City Attorney 4 JAM ES A.HARTLLY �'� RICHARD MORTON 41 'V Director of ALBERT PRIETO Community Councilmember '•Z,. Development LETA YANCY-SUTTON R.DENNIS DELZEIT Councilmember City Engineer THOMAS P.GENOVESE JOHN V.GILLESPIE City Treasurer MEMORANDIJM Chief of Police TO : The Planning Commission FROM : Richard Morton, Director of Community Development DATE : August 18, 1986 (PC meeting of 8/27/86) SUBJECT : PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE SIGN CODE Based upon direction form the Commission, staff has made the following changes to the proposed Sign Code: 1. Added provisions for Bench Signs including authorizing same on public property and requiring approval of the Director of Community Development as to the location and as to copy, both original and subsequent copy. Also included are criteria or standards upon which to base the decision. 2. Revised the section on ABATEMENT to two sections - "Abatement" and "Legal Signs". Added "portable signs" and "flashing signs" to the illegal category. Added authority for the Director of Community Development to summarily remove any illegal signs in the public right-of-way and to summarily cause any flashing sign to be corrected. As to subdivision directional signs, we have left the code as written for the following reasons. Several months ago Louise Rice-Lawson as the representative of the Building Industry Association (BIA) proposed a sign program for subdivision directional signs in which the BIA would take an active part in the proposal for standard as well as in the approval of individual signs and the enforcement thereof. When Louise Rice-Lawson left the BIA the matter was dropped. It is suggested that staff contact the new BIA representative and work out the issues of the size and number of signs, there locations, whether 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529-6864 The Planning Commission p. 2 - August 18, 1986 the sign structure is owned by the City or perhaps BIA, the term allowed, the payment for the priviledge, and any other details. Staff can then prepare either a revision to the Sign Code or a separate code for consid- eration by the Commission and Council. The newly appointed executive director, Paul Trion, of the Ventura Counnty chapter of the BIA has met with the staff on this subject. The BIA has begun a comprehensive tract sign identification program with the two cities in the County that have requested it thus far - Ventura and Simi Valley. Now that Moorpark has expressed an interest in a sign program the BIA will include this City as well in its program. A few sketches of sign concepts from the BIA are attached. Staff will provide more information on this when available. However, this may be a few months away. /crl MOORPARK JAMES D.WEAK STEVEN KUENY Mayor ''- City Manager THOMAS C. FERGUSON • CHERYL J. KANE Mayor Pro Tern City Attorney ALBERT PRIETO ATIS'A RICHARD MORTON Councilmember 'Ptv,•aio.ot� Director of DANNY A. WOOLARD t ��� Community Councilmember ,4 Development LETA YANCY-SUTTON R. DENNIS DELZEIT Councilmember City Engineer DORIS D. BANKUS JOHN V. GILLESPIE City Clerk MEMORANDUM Chief of Police THOMAS P. GENOVESE City Treasurer • T O : The Planning Commission FROM : Richard Morton, Director of Community Development DATE : July 10, 1986 SU$JECT : PROPOSED-'SIGN CODE Background Upon incorporation the City adopted the County .:Zoning Ordinance which included the Sign Code. Shortly thereafter a committee was formed to write a new Sign Code. The committee finished it' s work but no . further action was taken. In 1984 the County adopted a revised Sign Code (The City did not adopt said code) . In November 1985 the City Council formed the Ad Hoc Design/Standards Committee with the first task being to make proposals regarding the sign Code. Rather than updating the previous .committee ' s Sign Code the Committee made slight adjustmnents to the revised County 'Code (Exhibit "2") and recommended its adoption. Discussion While the proposed Sign Code improves upon the existing code in some areas, I believe it has some serious flaws: EXAMPLES 1. Under definitions there is listed "Real Estate" Signs, "Subdivision Directional" Signs and "Tract" Signs. Sub- division Directional Signs are obviously off-site. It is not:clear what is ment by "Tract" in this case. Section 9, 101070. 12 (page 12) now .talks about "Off-Site Tract" Signs - any they are permitted in Open-Space and Agricul= : turai ZOned property. • - 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark,Californi.a 93021- . - (805)529-6864 • • The Planning Commission p. 2 - July 10, 1986 SUBJECT: PROPOSED SIGN CODE 2. , The chart "Sign Standards" does not list "Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards) " . Section 8110-6. 7 (page 8) covers regulations on billboards and says they ,are not excluded from any _zone. The maximum size depends upon the size and speed limit of the street and can go up 375 square feet -- in an "R" Zone or Open-Space Zone - and shall be of the "most modern design" . 3. "Exempted Signs" and Prohibited Signs" are listed but there is no section for "Permitted Signs" - those permitted and regulations therefore are scattered throughout, making it difficult .to find - and explain. • 4. Under "Service Station Signs" ,.:;'Section 9. 10. 070. 9 . 4, it says "there is no limit on the number of signs on a Service Station site, except poster boards are limited `. to two (2) " . Section 9 . 10 . 070. 10 states: Symbol Signs Not on service Stations - One symbol sign in the form of a graphic presentation of goods or services sold or rendered on the premises or a traditional emblem associated with a trade, which emblem or symbol bears no written message or trademark, shall be permitted on each building frontage of the enterprise provided that it is affixed to the building, canopy or wall which is part of the building frontage and does not project over any publicly maintained right-of-way nor more than two feet above the canopy or wall. No such symbol sign if attached to the building shall exceed 64 square feet in area, and no such symbol sign if hanging from a canopy or facia shall exceed two square feet in area. Such signs shall be included in the total area of signs allowed on the lot where they are located. This is difficult to understand and explain. - -- 5. There is no difference in the number, size, or lighting. provisions whether in an office, commercial, or industrial zone. Commercial uses' have a need for identification that exceeds the need for office and industrial uses. In my- opinion office and industrial uses need only a small simple unlighted identification sign. Commercial uses on the other hand need to be able to attract attention for persons looking for a particular type of use of a particular store as well as capturing the "impulse" buyer - that is - seeing a sign "Special - flowers for Mothers Day! , and, on impulse, stopping to buy. - The Planning Commission p. 3 - July 10, 1986 SUBJECT:.- PROPOSED SIGN CODE 6. Under "Political Signs" - Section 9. 10. 070. 8. 1 says no one sign can exceed 16 square feet and the aggregate area of all such signs on any one lot shall not exceed 8 square feet. 7. I think we should have a standard form (and fee) for a "Sign Permit" rather than a "Zone Clearance" . 8. It will be difficult to establish what signs are illegal rather than non-conforming since records prior to incorporation and immediately thereafter are non-existent. I suggest that for abatement purposes all signs in place when the code is . adopted, except those in public right-of-way and protable signs be considered legal non-conforming. Also, abatement needs to include the sign structure. Conclusion In my opinion the proposed code by the Committee needs major surgery. We have provided you with still another version that combines features of the two committee proposals with what staff believes are realistic and appropriate proposals for Moorpark. The major features are: 1. Sign allowances are more restrictive in the Commercial-Office and Industrial Zones - for example, "no interior lighting is permit- . ted in the "C-0" and "M" zones. 2. Real Estate signs (sale or lease of the property upon which the sign is located) are the only signs permitted in the Open- Space zone. Agricultural zones, in addition to the Real Estate signs, permit only an identification sign (e.g. "Sunny Ranch") , a "Produce Stand" sign, and political signs. 3. A Sign Permit is required for all signs except those that are exempt from this code and for temporary signs (not exceed- ing 12 square feet and to be displayed- not to exceed 15 days in any six month `period.), , :signs painted on walls or windows of buildings, and change of copy. Note': Except for signs exempt, .a11 others must comply with sign allowances and regulations even though no permit is required. 4. Architecturally designed Commercial or Industrial .projects require submission of the proposed signs or, if a multi=tenant project, ,a sign program, along with the request for the entitle- ment. MOORPARK JAMES D.WEAK STEVEN KUENY Mayor sT001`�*4 City Manager THOMAS C. FERGUSON ��/I'� • CHERYL J. KANE Mayor Pro Tern City Attorney ALBERT PRIETO 011Wiffk-A4 RICHARD MORTON Councilmember Director of DANNY A. WOOLARD / W Community Councilmember Development LETA YANCY-SUTTON '� R. DENNIS DELZEIT Councilmember City Engineer DORIS D. BANKUS JOHN V. GILLESPIE City Clerk MEMORANDUM Chief of Police ,,THOMAS P. GENOVESE City Treasurer T O : The Planning Commission FROM : Richard Morton, Director of Community Development DATE : July 10, 1986 SUBJECT : PROPOSED SIGN CODE Background Upon incorporation the City adopted the County Zoning Ordinance which included the Sign Code. Shortly thereafter a committee was formed to write a new Sign Code. The committee finished it' s work but no further action was taken. In 1984 the County adopted a revised Sign Code (The City did not adopt said code) . In November 1985 the City Council formed the Ad Hoc Design/Standards Committee with the first task being to make proposals regarding the sign Code. Rather than updating the previous committee ' s Sign Code the Committee made slight adjustmnents to the revised County Code (Exhibit "2") and recommended its adoption. Discussion While the proposed Sign Code improves upon the existing code in some areas, I believe it has some serious flaws: EXAMPLES 1. Under definitions there is listed "Real Estate" Signs, "Subdivision Directional" Signs and "Tract" Signs. Sub- division Directional Signs are obviously off-site. It is not clear what is ment by "Tract" in this case. Section 9, 101070. 12 (page 12) now talks about "Off-Site Tract" Signs - any they are permitted in Open-Space and Agricul- tural Zoned property. 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark,California 93021 (805)529-6864 The Planning Commission p. 2 - July 10, 1986 SUBJECT: PROPOSED SIGN CODE 2. The chart "Sign Standards" does not list "Off-Site Advertising Signs (Billboards) " . Section 8110-6. 7 (page 8) covers regulations on billboards and says they are not excluded from any zone. The maximum size depends upon the size and speed limit of the street and can go up 375 square feet - in an "R" Zone or Open-Space Zone - and shall be of the "most modern design" . 3. "Exempted Signs" and Prohibited Signs" are listed but there is no section for "Permitted Signs" - those permitted and regulations therefore are scattered throughout, making it difficult to find - and explain. 4. -Under "Service Station Signs" , Section 9. 10. 070. 9.4, it says "there is no limit on the number of signs on a Service Station site, except poster boards are limited to two (2) " . Section 9. 10. 070. 10 states: Symbol Signs Not on service Stations - One symbol sign in the form of a graphic presentation of goods or services sold or rendered on the premises or a traditional emblem associated with a trade, which emblem or symbol bears no written message or trademark, shall be permitted on each building frontage of the enterprise provided that it is affixed to the building, canopy or wall which is part of the building frontage and does not project over any publicly maintained right-of-way nor more than two feet above the canopy or wall. No such symbol sign if attached to the building shall exceed 64 square feet in area, and no such symbol sign if hanging from a canopy or facia shall exceed two square feet in area. Such signs shall be included in the total area of signs allowed on the lot where they are located. This is difficult to understand - and explain. 5. There is no difference in the number, size, or lighting provisions whether in an office, commercial, or industrial zone. Commercial uses have a need for identification that exceeds the need for office and industrial uses. In my opinion office and industrial uses need only a small simple unlighted identification sign. Commercial uses on the other hand need to be able to attract attention for persons looking for a particular type of use of a particular store as well as capturing the "impulse" buyer - that is - seeing a sign "Special - flowers for Mothers Day" , and, on impulse, stopping to buy. • The Planning Commission p. 3 - July 10, 1986 SUBJECT: PROPOSED SIGN CODE 6. Under "Political Signs" - Section 9.10. 070. 8. 1 says no one sign can exceed 16 square feet and the aggregate area of all such signs on any one lot shall not exceed 8 square feet. 7. I think we should have a standard form (and fee) for a "Sign Permit" rather than a "Zone Clearance". 8. It will be difficult to establish what signs are illegal rather than non-conforming since records prior to incorporation and immediately thereafter are non-existent. I suggest that for abatement purposes all signs in place when the code is adopted, except those in public right-of-way and protable signs be considered legal non-conforming. Also,_ abatement needs to - include the sign structure. Conclusion In my opinion the proposed code by the Committee needs major surgery. We have provided you with still another version that combines features of the two committee proposals with what staff believes are realistic and appropriate proposals for Moorpark. The major features are: 1. Sign allowances are more restrictive in the Commercial-Office and Industrial Zones - for example, "no interior lighting is permit- ted in the "C-O" and "M" zones. 2. Real Estate signs (sale or lease of the property upon which the sign is located) are the only signs permitted in the Open- Space zone. Agricultural zones, in addition to the Real Estate signs, permit only an identification sign (e.g. "Sunny Ranch") , a "Produce Stand" sign, and political signs. 3. A Sign Permit is required for all signs except those that are exempt from this code and for temporary signs (not exceed- ing 12 square feet and to be displanot to exceed 15 days in any six month periord) , signApainted on walls or windows of buildings, and change of copy. Note: Except for signs exempt, all others must comply with sign allowances and regulations' even though no permit is � Tvea. 4. Architecturally designed Commercial or Industrial prdjects Fequire submission of the proposed signs or, if a multi-tenant 2 ' p-rog m, a sign program, &long with the request for the entitle- ) ment. I EXHIBIT " ;Z '• 1)1 Q4 "- - ----SIGN-REQUIREMENTSfiAjj `( �Sb,cis a Sec. A - PURPOSE - The purpose of this le i o promote traffic safety and the aesthetics of the visual environment of through the regulation of all signs -- , except in public rights-of-way. Regulations contained herein are the least burdensome regulations to carry out the above stated purpose. 9.5.c212 Sec. 83J0--t - DEFINITIONS Advertising Sign - A sign which calls attention to products, goods or services for sale or hire, or which otherwise contains a commercial message. Attached Sign - Any sign posted, painted on, or constructed or otherwise attached to the wall, facade, canopy, marquee, or other architectural part of a building. Canopy Sign - Any sign attached to or constructed in or- on a canopy or marquee. Directional Sign - Any sign which serves solely to designate entrances or exits, or the location or direction of any on-site area. Freestanding Sign - Any sign which is anchored directly to the ground or supported from the ground. Identification Sign - An on-site sign which indicates the premises , occupants , address , neighborhood or entrance location to the premises. Noncommercial Message - A display or statement on a sign which calls attention to something other than products, goods, or services for sale or hire. Such messages are permitted on any type of sign provided that all the standards of this Article are followed. • Off-site Sign - A sign which displays commercial or noncommercial messages related to property, goods, services, or ideas not found on, or related to, the property on which the sign is located. On-site Sign - A sign located on the same site as the occupant, business , trade or profession to which it relates. Permanent Sign - A sign intended to be erected and maintained for a period of more than 60 days. Pole Sian . A sign erected on one or more uprights supported • from the ground, the height of which is greater than six (6) feet above grade at the edge of the public right-of-way , and which is not part of any building or structure other than a structure erected solely for the purpose of supporting a sign . Political Sign - A temporary sign or handbill erected prior to an election, excluding leased space on the face of permanent, legal, off-site advertising signs (billboards) . Projecting Sign - An attached sign which projects outward perpendicularly or at an angle from a wall or building face. Real Estate Sign - A sign which advertises the sale, rental or lease of the property on which it is maintained. Roof Sign - Any sign erected upon, against or directly above a roof or on top of or above the parapet of a building. Sign - A communication device using words or symbols; illuminated or nonilluminated, which is visible from any public place or is located on private property and exposed to the public and which directs attention to a product, service, place, activity, person, institution, business or solicitation, including any permanently installed or situated merchandise; or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant, placard or temporary display designed to advertise, identify or convey information. Sign Area . The entire area of a sign , if enclosed by a frame, trim or outline, or the area within a single , continuous .peri - meter enclosing the extreme limits of writing or any representa- tion , emblem, or figure . • Time and temperature devices without advertising copy will not be. included in determining the sign area: Subdivision Directional Sign . Any sign which informs the viewer as to the route or change of direction of travel in order to arrive at the land development project. This type of sign may only display necessary travel directions , the name of the land development project, any characteristic trademark , insignia , or similar device of the developer, and any identifying material as required by these regulations . Tract Sign - An off-site sign relating to the original sale of property other than that on which the sign is constructed. . • Window Sign - A sign or combination of signs painted on, attached to, or designed or placed so as to be read principally through the windows from outside the structure. 9- Sec. 8 NE}=2 - PERMIT RETIREMENTS - To ensure compliance with the regulations contained in this !`Frti-a, a Zoning Clearance is required for each nonexempted sign to be erected or maintained, except as required elsewhere in this tkr.t,. cle-.0 ' Plot plans and elevation drawings shall be submitted with all Zoning Clearance applications for signs. , Only signs on one property may be applied for on one application. /e). , 5) � 1 Sec. - EXEMPTED SIGNS - Except as otherwise specified in this A-r-ticie and subject to regulations locating signs with reference to street intersections, freeways, scenic highways and primary roads, the following signs shall be exempt from the requirements of this Art lie::G�r� :- ; a. Governmental signs for control of traffic or similar regulatory purposes, including street signs, danger signs and warnings at railroad crossings; b. Memorial tablets or signs, including those indicating names of buildings and dates of construction, when cut into any masonry surface or inlaid so as to be part of the building, or when constructed of bronze or similar noncombustible material; c. Signs required to be maintained by law or governmental order, rule or regulation, with a total surface. area not exceeding ten square feet on any lot; or street address numbers with a total surface area not exceeding two • square feet; • d. Signs which are not visible beyond either the boundaries of the lot on which they are located, or from any public right-of-way, or from any parking area, or circulation area open to the general public; e. Flags or seals of the United States of America or the State of California, or emblems of a civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization, when .such emblems do not exceed four square feet in area and, if freestanding, five feet in height, and such flags or emblems are not used in connection with a commercial promotion or as an advertising device; f. Parking lot or other private traffic directional signs not exceeding four square feet in area per sign. Each lot is permitted one such sign per entrance to the lot or premises , to direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic on the same property. g. Signs placed by a public utility, conveying information on the location of facilities in the furtherance of service or safety; h. Freestanding on-site real estate signs 12 square feet or less in area, having a maximum panel length or height of eight feet (excluding real estate tract signs) ; i. Temporary construction signs, provided that: (1) Only one sign is erected per construction site; (2) The sign does not exceed six square feet in open space, agricultural and R-zones, or 24 square feet in all other zones; • (3) The sign is used only to indicate the name of the construction project and the names and locations (state and city or community only) of the contractors, architects, engineers, landscape designers, project or leasing agent, and/or financing company; 8-1 97 0C-3 • (4) The sign is displayed during construction only; and 01 (5) The sign does not exceed six feet in height if freestanding. �,°+ f l\ j . On-site real estate "for sale" or "for lease" signs pertaining to the property displayed within a window, subject •to Sec. ,8.i1O-6. 13. Only one such sign is allowed on each street frontage of the property. k. Temporary "open house" signs. Only one such sign is allowed on each street frontage of the property on which the open house is being held. Such sign may be single- or double-faced and is limited to a maximum of three square feet in area and four feet in height. Such signs shall contain only the address of the property where the open house is being held and the name of the real estate agent or party holding the open house. Such signs shall be erected and removed on the same day the open house is held and shall not be fastened or attached in any way to a building facade or architectural element. 1. Signs or banners announcing the opening of a new business which, in the aggregate, do not exceed ten square feet or 25 percent of the window area, whichever is greater. Such signs may be erected for a maximum of 60 days during the opening of the new business. m. Other signs, including political and "no trespassing" signs, not exceeding two square feet in area on any lot. 940 , Sec. 4H.O 4 - PROHIBITED SIGNS - The following signs and sign types are prohibited: a. Sandwich-board, A-frame and portable freestanding signs; b. Bench signs, except at bus stops designated on a valid bus schedule; c. Signs which flash, scintillate, move or rotate, except for clocks and time and temperature signs; • 7,J®, c /o - - _ d. Banners, pennants, flags (except as permitted by Sec. 844-0-3e; no other flags are permitted) ; e. Captive balloons or signs which change color or appear to change color or where the intensity of light changes or appears to change, except on a temporary basis in accordance with Sec..-8110-6.-J l; j 9,/i,), 0770, `/ f. Portable or trailer-mounted off-site advertising .or tract signs; g. Any sign which emits sound; h. Any sign erected in such a manner that any portion of the sign or its support is attached to or will interfere with the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe, or will obstruct any stairway, door, ventilator or window; i. Projecting signs, unless suspended from a canopy in accordance with Sec. -86-2, or attached to a service station canopy roof in accordance �-- 9,/0,(�.�D 9.1 with .Sec. ;,8110-6.9. 1; 8-1 98" •:OC-:3 • j. Roof signs; k. Any sign or sign structure which is structurally unsafe or constitutes a hazard to health or safety by reason of design, inadequate maintenance or dilapidation; 1. Any sign erected or attached to any tree or utility pole within any public right-of-way, or any sign erected within the boundaries of the required right-of-way for any mapped road as shown on the Circulation Element of the Moorpark ' eral Plan. m. Any ,sign erected in such a manner that it will or may reasonably be expected to interfere with, obstruct, confuse or mislead traffic; n. No item of merchandise or other commodity related to the business shall be used as a sign, except as the same may be permanently incorporated into a sign structure as permitted by this-„\Article ,a 9, .U•D60 %`®.® 6-6 . Sec. - GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS - Section eili ;em6v4 sets forth the standards for sign categories,- except bench signs, canopy signs, cooperative display panels, illuminated signs, political signs, service station signs, symbol signs, temporary signs and window signs which are set forth in Sec.e8t2 - e ow. The latter section also contains more detailed standards and regulations /. /v• 076 applicable to tract signs. • • 8-1 99 OC-3 Sec.'-=846.. - Sign Standards rr `. OPEN SPACE, AGRICULTURAL AND R-ZONES ON - SITE " OFF - SITE ATTACHED FREESTANDING FREESTANDING SIGN REAL TRACT TYPE IDENTIFICATION ESTATE (a ) ( b ) MAXIMUM NUMBER 1 1 1 1 "PER LOT PERMITTED LESSER OF LESSER OF 12 AREA (SQUARE FEET) 20 OR -NT 25 OR -1-6- (c) 120 MAXIMUM NOT ABOVE WALL HEIGHT TO WHICH IT • 5 16 16 (FEET) IS ATTACHED MAXIMUM LENGTH (d) 10 25 25 ( FEET) COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES ON - SITE OFF - SITE ATTACHED FREESTANDING FREESTANDING SIGN REAL ADVERTISING TRACT ( TYPE IDENTIFICATION ESTATE (M-ZONES ONLY) ( a ) ( e ) ( f) MAXIMUM • • NUMBER NO LIMIT (g) • 1 1. IRRESPECTIVE OF TYPE PER LOT , • PERMITTED GREATER OF 10 12 SEE SEC. AREA (h) OR F ; MAX. 200 (c) . 8110-6.7.5 120 (SQUARE FEET) MAXIMUM LESSER OF 25 OR • HEIGHT (i) HEIGHT OF HIGHEST 16 25 16 ( FEET) BUILDING ON SITE MAXIMUM LENGTH (d) 25 25 ) 25 ( FEET) *F=Total street frontage of lot in linear feet. (a) Only those real estate signs over 12 square feet require Zoning Clearance. (b) Not permitted in open space zones; see also Sec. 8110-6.12. - (c) Real estate signs may exceed 12 square feet by one sq.ft. for each 10 feet by which the width of the lot, or two or more contiguous lots in single ownership, exceeds 70 feet, to a maximum of 120 square feet. (d) Sign may be as long as the building wall to which it is attached, and may wrap around a corner, but may not project beyond a corner. (e) See Sec. 8.11-0-6:7,. , , (f) Permitted on vacant property in C-P-D and M-zones only; see also Sec. 8110-6.12. (g) Large sites may have signs 500 feet apart; maximum 200 sq.ft. of total freestanding sign area per lot. (h) Each wall or building face is permitted one square foot of sign area per linear foot of wall length; maximum 120 square feet, regardless of the number of signs. . (i) Sign may not extend above the eaves of a gable roof, nor more than two feet above the face of the canopy or a parapet wall to which it is attached. (j) For 375-square-foot signs. the length may be increased to 36 feet. 8-1 100 OC-3 • Glr.la, 06a, Sec. 1--0-5 2---- Location G, /D, tSp, � , / ''- Sec. &1-1.4-5=:2;-1 - Signs are subject to the structural setbacks set forth in d -LrAn�,�j��� ''� Sec-t-M=8-106 4-, except that on-site freestanding signs three feet or less a��✓ in height may be located within a setback adjacent to a street. The setback shall be measured to the outermost projection of the sign structure• on the side where the setback is being measured. (A,; nw.3a-4-9--_1-0./.290.5) Sec. 8410---5.2.2 - No sign shall be erected within the traffic safety sight Az area unless such sign, in compliance with the provisions of this A-r-tcle, (J1- is less than two feet or more than eight feet above curb grade, and no part f of its means of support has a single or combined horizontal cross section • exceeding eighteen inches. 11, Sec. 8�1-0 5.3-. - Maintenance - Every sign as permitted by this-; A.r !le shall be maintained in good condition. The Pig Director`-may require any improperly maintained sign, temporary or permanent, to be repaired or removed upon the failure of the owner(s) to repair or remedy a condition of any sign declared by the Department of Building and Safety to be unsafe or improperly maintained, within 30 days from the receipt of a written notice to that effect. -, - Public Rights-of-Way Sec. 814=5,4 1„ - Installation of any sign within a City right-of-way requires an Encroachment Permit issued by . Publ i=�4,�rr-r-ks- � 6 gill.° 0, f Sec. 8110=3 4:2 - Na existing tree shall be trimmed, pruned or removed from a City right-of-way to increase the visibility of any sign, unless such work is first approved by the Rub4.rc Wo ks-Ag og: G� (ABB7OR5-3-730 5/7/8.5) - �� yI QG 61 G Sec. 8=110 5:5 - Measurement of Sign Height - Where the average grade of the lot on which a sign. is placed is at or above the adjacent street grade, the sign shall be measured from the grade level adjacent to the sign. Where the average grade of the lot is below the adjacent street grade, the sign height shall be measured from the adjacent street grade. (-ADD-:O 373-0=5J7/8.5)` Sec. 8 -.6 - SPECIFIC REGULATIONS BY TYPE OF SIGN 97/e.,`- Sec. 811=4-6 1 - Bench Signs - are permitted at bus stops designated on a valid bus schedule. The copy area of such signs shall be a maximum of four square feet in open space, agricultural and residential zones, and eight square feet in commercial and industrial zones. No bench sign shall extend beyond the edges of the bench backrest. ),'/0.070. z Sec. 8110-6:-2 - Canopy Signs - may extend to within one foot of the edge of a canopy from which the sign is suspended. Signs painted on or affixed to canopies shall be considered part of the total allowable area of attached signs for that building. Signs suspended under canopies which project over private walks or drives open to the public shall be limited to an area of eight square feet per sign. Sec. alm.6,3 - Clocks and Thermometers - Time and temperature devices shall have a maximum area of 24 square feet. 8-1 101 OC-4 • Sec. 0 6.�4 - Display Structures for Pedestrian Viewing - Such structures are allowed subject to conditions stated in a CUP or PD Permit in all commercial zones , and may include enclosed display of products sold or bulletin-type advertising stands which may or may not serve other functional purposes, such as �r kiosks, covers for inclement weather and the like, or they may serve as an additional structural element. visually to enhance pedestrian ways or landscaped or parking areas. a. Location - Such structures shall not be located in any required setbacks. b. Area - The area of pedestrian sign display structures shall be in .A accordance with Sec. 8-1-16-571--(matjx) , and may be allowed in addition to sign area otherwise permitted for the of`:--1,... c. Lighting - Illumination of pedestrian sign display structures such as �,, kiosks may be by indirect or diffused light only. Sec. 81,106 '5' - Illuminated Signs - Signs in open space, agricultural and '" residential zones may have indirect or diffused illumination. Illuminated ; ,.` signs in nonresidential zones shall not exceed the brightness of a diffused ''';‘,;: light panel having cool white fluorescent 800 milliampere lights spaced at N least ten inches on center. Sign illumination shall not result in glare being directed toward surrounding properties. Sec. 0 6.6 - Back-Mounted Freestanding Signs - Any sign erected on the back of an existing freestanding sign must have the same exterior dimensions as the - existing sign. Sec. -8-1 0 6:7 - Freestanding Off-Site Advertising Signs _ Such signs are permitted onlywith the ,1 granting of a Piannrug-Dar-a-c-tgr Conditional Use Permit ,, ------in accordance Wit-IT-Article 11, and are subject to the following regulations and standards in addition to` those listed in Sec..,y$110=5:1.: c%, /0 , o 6 0'4 / � �_ ` Sec. - €3-1-1•0-6.:7 `1 -�; Freestanding off-site advertising signs are prohibited within Scenic Corridors or if visible from a Scenic Highway. No such sign shall be established. so as to obstruct the view toward any area of scenic or historic significance designated by the Planning Commission. i 0 n Sec. 884-l-O - Only uni-pole design is permitted for such signs up to 72 square feet in area, and encouraged for all other signs. ( ,_p}a _g71. `/ / 4, 07o, 7 3 . Sec. •811-0=6:7:3 - Any such sign shall be located at least 500 feet from any other freestanding off-site sign, at least 500 feet from a freeway interchange, at least 50 feet from the exterior boundaries of a service sta . {on site and at least six feet from any other structure. Such sign may not extend beyond the boundaries of the lot on which it is located. (Am_DF 3--37ao-•5/iy$5 ./O.f;7 7 z' Sec. .8-1-1-O 6-. 4 - The back of such sign, if not used for advertising copy, shall be screened if visible from any public right-of-way. r 8-1 102 OC-3 • Sec. =8T"1°0"=6°c75 - Maximum sign size allowed shall be based on the following: r- Speed Limit Sign Size No. Lanes (in mph) (in square feet) 0-4 35 or less 0-72 0-4 Greater than 35 0-300 5 or more 55 0-375 a. The number of lanes shall be measured on the side of the road from which the sign is designed to be read. Sec. . 81196 - In addition to the permit standards of _ i the following design criteria shall be considered in the reviewing of all Conditional Use Permit applications: -( QD , a. Sign structures shall be of the most modern design and aesthetically df1 b. The number of light fixtures shall be kept to. a minimum and integrated into the design of the structure. c. On developed sites, landscaping shall be used to enhance the appearance of the sign, and to the extent possible, to allow the sign to blend with the remainder of the site. . d. The use of planter boxes to improve the appearance of the sign base,and trees to mask the unused side of a single-faced sign, are encouraged. e. Sign poles and other non-copy elements shall be made to blend visually with the color(s) and texture(s) of the background, including any buildings. ,o . Sec. 88-1O —7-7 - Noncommercial messages are permitted on freestanding, off-site advertising signs in accordance with all requirements of Sec. - and Sec. 87-1, , /0 , o b a. 1 f. Sec. 8- 0-& $ - Political Signs - The purpose of this section is to prevent damage to public property, protect the integrity of the electoral process and prevent the erosion of aesthetic quality and historic values within the City. It is specifically recognized that if temporary political signs on private property are not removed after the election is held, the deteriorating signs and accumulating debris become a blight, defacing the landscape. It is therefore an intent of this Article to make provision for the erection and removal of such signs after the election which they publicized has been held. .07 / Sec. 8 2U-6-8-:1 - Political Signs on Private Property - No temporary political sign shall exceed sixteen square feet in area. The aggregate area of all temporary signs placedor maintained on any lot in one ownership shall not exceed eighty square feet. . 8-1 103 OC-3 Sec. 48-1-1-O--61-8-2' - Political Sign Registration - In order to keep track of the placement of temporary political signs to assure removal subsequent to an election, such signs shall be registered with the Planning Department by the candidate or his or her registered agent, or, when a ballot proposition is involved, by an authorized agent of the group or organization sponsoring the signs, prior to the distribution of such signs for the attachment or installation on any property. Registration of political signs shall be on forms available in the Planning Department and shall be accompanied by an agreement signed by the candidate or his or her authorized agent, or when a ballot proposition is involved, by an authorized agent of the group or organization sponsoring the signs, that within ten calendar days after the election all political signs shall be removed, and a certified statement by the registrant that consent will be obtained from each owner of the property on which a sign is to be posted. . / b. 470. wr. Sec. 81�1-G-6-.8-�3. - Location - Political signs may not be affixed, installed, or erected within 100 feet of a polling place or historic site, nor within 660 feet of the edge of a "Scenic Highway" or a freeway, nor in any location where the sign will impair sight distance or create a hazard to traffic or pedestrians , nor on any telephone pole, lamppost, tree, wall, fence, bridge, bench, hydrant, curbstone, sidewalk or other structure in or upon any public right-of-way, nor upon any other public property. (Am none— 7. .-) Sec. 8110--6--•8-4 - Enforcement - Except for signs remaining posted after the post-election deadline, any political sign not posted in accordance with the provisions of this Article shall be deemed to be a public nuisance and shall be subject to removal by the candidate, property owner, or, when a ballot proposition is involved, the authorized agent of the group or organization sponsoring the sign or, upon their failure to do so after reasonable attempt at notice by the City by City officers or zoning inspectors. Any political sign. which is not removed within the ten days following an election shall be subject to summary removal and confiscation by the City. (, ®01D;3730-5/-7485=) / 0 4---Sec. 8110--6-9- - Service Station Signs - On-site service station signs are permitted in accordance with the following regulations: /O.() ; 9 Sec. 8-110-6-r9 1a - Attached Signs - are permitted as follows: • a. Maximum permitted area in square feet is three times the square root of the area (in square feet) of the wall or canopy face. Maximum 200 square feet for all attached signs, except that when wall area exceeds 5,000 square feet, the sign area may be increased by ten square feet for each additional 500 square feet of wall area over 5,000, to a maximum of 300 square feet. (AM.ORD.3749-10/29/85) b. Maximum height - 16 feet, provided that the sign does not extend above the eaves of a gable roof nor more than two feet above the face of the canopy or parapet wall to which it is attached. c. Brand name insignia, emblems or medallions may be attached to the building frontage of the service station. Symbol background area may be 14 square feet maximum per symbol, maximum ten feet horizontally and maximum eight feet vertically. . d. Free standing pole signs are prohibited 8-1 104 OC-4 • y, / Q,.. O --70 Sec. •8-110=6 9;Z - Overall Area Limit - The maximum total area for all signs on a service station site is 300 square feet. 9 / 0,.02;'Q, Sec. -8.110-6--9-3' - Numerical Limit - There is no limit on the number .of signs on a service station site, except that poster boards are limited to two;`s-ee-&ec-8-1-10--6.:-9;-5;beloac-.- Sec. 8.1-l0-6-9;4 - Poster Boards - Two poster boards mounted on permanently anchored footings may be installed in locations which do not obstruct safe visibility from vehicles. Each poster board may have a maximum area of 15 square feet and a maximum height of six feet. • 070• /o Sec. 8110.6-1-0- - Symbol Signs Not on Service Stations - One symbol sign in the form of a graphic presentation of goods or services sold or rendered on the premises or a traditional emblem associated with a trade, which emblem or symbol bears no written message or trademark, shall be permitted on each building frontage of the enterprise provided that it is affixed to the building, canopy or wall which is part of the building frontage and does not project over any publicly maintained right-of-way nor more than two feet above the canopy or wall. No such symbol sign if attached to the building shall exceed 64 square feet in area, and no such symbol sign if hanging from a canopy or facia shall exceed two square feet in area. Such signs shall be included in the total area of signs allowed on the lot where they are located. e / t�,w� :'��• 9/ Sec. 8l10-6-11-- .Temporary Signs - are permitted as follows: 6210 /,/, J • Sec. 8.1_1-0=.6_—1:1 - Attraction Devices - The Planning Director may authorize temporary banners, pennants , flags or captive balloons for a period of up to 30 days in any 90-day period for the purpose of advertising a grand opening or other special event. Sec. 84-1-0-6: 2 - Removal - No Zoning Clearance for a temporary sign promoting an event shall be issued unless and until the applicant therefor has signed an agreement that the sign involved will be removed within seven days after the expiration of the 30-day temporary period. Said agreement shall authorize City agents to remove expired ' signs and shall be accompanied by a cash deposit of $100.00, which deposit may be used to defray the costs of sign removal in the event the permit holder defaults upon the agreement as aforesaid. Appropriate refunds to the applicant(s) shall be made upon written report - to the Planning Director that sign removal has been satisfactorily accomplished. 8-1 105 OC-3 , 0 7 Sec. .S.1-10•-6-.-1'2 - Off-Site Tract Signs - Such signs are permitted on agriculturally zoned property, on vacant residentially or industrially zoned property, and on vacant property zoned C-P-D, only after a final tract map has been recorded, for a period of 18 months from the date of issuance of the Zoning Clearance for such sign or until all lots have been sold, whichever is the first to occur. No tract shall have more than four off-site signs advertising its existence. Such signs may be located adjacent to routes traveled to reach the tract advertised unless such route has been adopted as a freeway or -ray Scenic Highwayrnn the VPn-tur-a—Count_y-Scenic_iig-hwa s—,E-hment o£the_Gene-ral Plan oar is a State-.designated Scenic~Highwa}r or if -t hp proposed •sign •loaion is within a "Scenic Corridor_'_'_. adopted_by ethe_Boar-d- of Supervisors _ ._ %,. /: O i'©. /2. / Sec. $11.0-6:1-2 1 - County Restrictions - Tract signs located within the City shall advertise only tracts located within the City or may exhibit noncommercial messages for a period of 18 months. Sec. 8.110=:6.:-1:2.-2., - Additional Restrictions - No lot shall have thereon both a tract advertising sign and an on-site identification sign, and no tract sign shall be placed within 500 feet of any other tract sign. e /U .eJ"v.h , / Sec. 8-11-0-6+3 - Window Signs - Shall not exceed 25 percent of the window area. Exterior window signs are prohibited. r ./O• lj Sec. 811-0 7 - ABATEMENT OF SIGNS RELATING TO INOPERATIVE FUNCTIONS - Signs pertaining to enterprises or occupants that are no longer using a property shall be removed from the premises within 60 days after the associated enterprise or occupant has vacated the premises. Other signs of a temporary nature shall be removed within ten days following the event or other purpose served by the sign in the first instance. Any such' sign not removed within the required period shall constitute a nuisance and shall be subject to summary abatement pursuant to Section 38773 of the California Government Code, and the expense of such • "abatement shall be a lien against the property on which the sign was maintained and a personal obligation against the property owner. Said property owner shall first be served with a notice to abate the nuisance and shall be given the opportunity for a hearing before the Planning Director. 140 .0 %U r Sec. 8110- 8" - NONCONFORMING SIGNS Sec. 8110- .8. 1 - Continuance - In cases where the area of signs existing as a valid nonconforming use on a property exceed the total allowable area for permitted signs, no additional signs shall be permitted on the property. If the size or configuration of a lot or building is changed by the subdivision of the property or by alterations, identification signs and outdoor advertising signs on the resulting properties shall be required to conform to the sign regulations applicable to the newly created lot or lots at the `i.me such change becomes effective. D ..a ,). �zr Sec. 81-1-0.-8-2 - Repair - A nonconforming sign may be repaired, provided that it has not been damaged in excess of 60 percent of its value. Such damaged nonconforming sign may not be expanded, reconstructed or' relocated without being made to comply in all respects with the provisions of this Article. 8-1 106 OC-3 9.2 /b C (1. Sec. 8110 8.3- - Amortization - All signs rendered nonconforming by the provisions of this Article shall be altered, removed or otherwise made to comply with the provisions of this Article within the following time periods, which shall run from either the effective date of this Article or such later date as the use is made nonconforming: Political Signs 10 days Signs painted on structures 1 year All other signs 5 years Provided, however, that the following time periods shall apply to signs legally erected, pursuant to a valid sign permit issued within the two years immediately preceding the effective date of this Article: Signs painted on structures 1 year from effective date of this Article or from the expiration date of the permit Freestanding off-site advertising sign in open Pursuant to Calif. space, agricultural or residential zones Business & Professions Code, Sec. 5412. 1 et seq. Freestanding off-site advertising signs Not subject to in other zones amortization All other signs 5 years from effective date of this Article or from the expiration date 9,/0 , of the permit. Sec. &-1-1O-8-:4- Abatement - Nonconforming signs shall either be made to conform with the provisions of this Article or be abated within the applicable period of time. In the event they are not, the Planning Director shall order the same to be abated by the owner of the property or by any other person known to be responsible for the maintenance of the sign. Sec. .811A=8_.5 Manner of Abatement - Unless some other mode of abatement is approved by the Planning Director in writing, abatement of nonconforming signs shall be accomplished in the following manner: a. Signs Painted on Structures - By removal of the paint constituting .the sign or by permanently painting it in such a way that the sign shall not thereafter be or become visible; b. Other Signs - By removal of the sign, including its dependent structures and supports; or pursuant to a sign permit duly issued allowing modification, alteration or replacement thereof in conformity with the provisions of this Article. 8-1 107 OC-3 Sec0-110:-VARIANCES , 10, • a-.\ Application When a person desires to erect a sign which does not comply with the provisions of this ordinance, he shall file an application for a variance . An appli - cation for a variance shall be filed with a sign permit application , shall be accompanied by a fee established by the City Council by resolution , shall - state the specific section or sections of this chap- ter which the applicant desires to have waived , and shall state the grounds for the variance . Gl0 , b . Grounds • Before ' a variance may be granted , both of the follow- ing shall be shown : al,,,.) That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved , or to the intended use of the property , that do not apply generally to other properties in the vicinity . 0.1 22. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare , or injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity . �L7 ,\c . Hearing �f A hearing on the variance application shall be held by the planning Commission. • r NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING • NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, on Wednesday , the 9th day of . July , 19 f , beginning at' the hour of 7:00 p.m. , in the Council Chambers in the City . • Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark. Avenue, Moorpark, California' 93021 for the purpose of consideration of the proposed project hereinbelow described, NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that., pursuant to California State law, an evaluation has been conducted to determine if the proposed project could significantly affect the environment, and that. based upon an unitial review, it has been found that a significant affect would not occur; therefore a Negative Declaration has been completed in•compliance with State CEQA• Guidelines issued thereunder. Entitlement: SIGN CODE Applicant: City of Moorpark Proposal: To consider the adoption and its recommendations of the Revised County Sign Code. Location: City-wide • Assessor's Parcel No. : . . NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE If you challenge the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised. at the .public hearing described_in this notice, orin written correspondence delivered to the • PLANNING DEPARTMENT at or prior to the public hearing. If you have any questions or comments regarding the project, contact the Community Development Department at the City Hall, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California 93021; Phone: (805) 529-6864. DATED: June 23 , , 19 86 By: Title: Administrative Secretary Proof of Publication In the matter of: This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp Fictitious Business Name Statement No. STATE OF CALIFORNIA. County of Ventura City of Moorpark I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled - matter.I am the principal clerk of The Moorpark News a newspaper of general circulation published in the city of Moorpark,County of Ventura,and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Ventura, State of - California,under the date of April 27,1981. ;-' ',: -; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING_,' - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will;be 1 Case number SP49672, that the notice, of which the an- " 'heldbefaretheMaimingCommission,oftheCityofMoorpark Hexed is a yp , Califor is on Wednesda the 9th da. of Jul , 1986, begin- - printedcopy (set in type not smaller than y y y Wing at)the,hour�.of 7:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers in the nonpareil), has been published in each regular and en- City Hall of said'iCity, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark,California 93021 for the purpose of consideration tire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement .of the propo'sed:prol ect hereinbelow described: thereof on the following dates,to-wit; NOTICE.IS HEREBY,FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to California State,law,an evaluation,has been cogducted;;to - determine if-the-proposed project could significantly effect " the environment,'and that, based upon an initial review,it aI .has been found that.a significant affect would not occur; , therefore a Negative Declaration has been completed in corn- + pliance with the State CEQA Guidelines issued thereunder. all in the year 19 Sn k 'Entitlement:Sign Code Applicant:City of MoorparkI II i Proposal::To consider the ado tion and,its recommendations; I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the of a revised Sign Code. p foregoing is true and correct. Location:City-wide " NOTICE NOTICE _ NOTICE If you challenge the proposed action in Court you may b Dated at j_oorpark a.lifornia, / ! limited to raismg'only thoseessues'you or someone else raised this �d day of �! 19 �o at;,the public hearing described in,this potice„ror in written 'correspondence delivered`to the'Plahmng Department at or } prior to the public hearing. • If you have any questions or comments regarding the n / I project, contact the Community Development Department i . Ja.�kA� \ J at the City Hall, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, Califor- `� 1 nia,93021;Phone:(805)529-6864. Signature) DATED:June 23,1986. Celia LaFleur MOORPARK NEWS ,1 - Administrative Secretary , 724D Moorpark Ave. f P.O.Box 775 - ---_ -- - Moorpark,CA 93021 - JUN261986 . City of Moorpark If EXHI BIT " 5 " ARTICLE 24 SIGNS - STANDARDS AND PERMITS Sec. 8142-0 - Pt RPOSE -- The purpose of this ordinanc:e is to provide for the identification-TiEji--operties, localities, and enterprises, the guidance of people seeking specific developre.nts or enterprises, and the advertising to the general. public of the availability of rrerchandise, services, and real properties, by mans of signs. By means of apntrol and regulation through permits and standards, the character and economic value of neighborhoods and scenic areas will be conserved and enhanced. The publicity requirements of areas of trade and industry will be pronoted on a basis equating to extent of develcptrent. By interesting c-Igiqign and landscaping, the detrimental effects won the desirable character of the coarcunity, neighboring property, passing traffic, and scenic beauty shall be reduced to a MilthrLIM. • • • • • __ _ _____ • • Sec. 8142-2 - Definition of Sign - For purposes of this ordinance, a "sign" shall be defined as follows: Sec. 8142-2.1 - "Sian" Any writing (including letter, ..ork or numeral) , pictorial presentation (including illustration or dec ratycon) , emblem (including device, symbol :or trail rz rk) , flag (including banner or penn- ant) , or any other device, figure or similar character used as a "sign". Sec. 8142-2.1.1 - Sign Support or Application - May be a structure; or part of a structure attached to, painted on, or in any other manner represented on a building or other structure or device, in any way attached thereto, or which required a building permit. Sec. 8142-2.1.2 - Sign Message - Sahli be used to announce direct attention to or advertise. Sec. 8142-2.1.3 - Address Ntari- Sign - A street address number exceeding two (2) square feet in area is a sign. Sec. 8142-2.1.4 - Readability - It shall be designed and pler to be readaWeprincipally from.outsi d a building or structure. i ,Sec. 8142-2.2 - Teroorary Sign - Temporary sign shall mean and include any sign cznstructea of ;paper,, cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard,. wallboard or other light materials, with or without frames; political signs pertaining to individuals, groups or issues; and all others for which a building permit is not required and which are intended to be displayed for a short period of time only, in no event to exceed sixty • (60) days. Sec. 8142-2.3 - Excluded Signs - Signs identifying points of natural or historical interest or concern to all and signs contributing to public safety are necessary. Except as otherwise specified in this Article and subject to regulations locating signs with reference to • street intersections, freeways, srPn c highways and primary roads, the follaaing shall not be deemed to be included within the definition of "Signs": Sec. 8142-2.3.1 - Signs or flags of a duly constituted gove--mental body; including traffic or similar regulatory devices, legal devices, or warnings at railroad crossings; Sec. 8142-2.3.2 Memorial tablets or signs; Sec. 8142-2 .3.3 - Signs required to be maintained by law or govern- mental order, rule or regulation, with -a total surface area not exceeding ten (10) square feet on any lot or parcel, or street address numbers with a total surface area not exceeding two (2) square feet; Sec. 8142-2.3.4 - Signs which are within a commercial building, a ball park Or other Similar private recreational use and which cannot be seen f`vm a public street or adjacent properties; Sec. 8142-2.3.5 - Flags or emblems of a civic, philanthropic, anthropic, educational or religious orgazizat ions, temporary in nature; Sec. 8142-2.3.6 - Swell signs displayed for the direction, or convenience of the public, including signs which identify rest �� homes, location of public telephones, freight entrances, or the like, with a total surface area not exceeding four (4) square feet per sign on any Lot or parcel; 463 OC-1 Sec. 8142-2.3.7 - Signs placed by a public utility sharing the location of tndeiyzouhd faci l ;ties. Sec. 8142-2.3.8 - Free-standing peal Estate For Sale, Lease or Feat Signs 24 square feet or less in area having a maxiiin n panel length or height of 8 feet. Sec. 8142-3 - Sign Ca ries - Signs are categorized by the method of support- ing the sign panel, by the message, or by type of message regulations within a vale. Sec. 8142-3.1 - Free-standing Sign - "Free-standing Sign" shall, ,fern and include any sign standing on the ground. Such signs are ust,a11y, but not necessarily, supported fro:a the ground by one or more poles or posts or s;m;1 ar uprights, with or without braces, including benches and "A" or sandwich boards. Sec. 8142-3.2 - Attached Sign - "Attached Sign" shall be any sign posted, painted on, or constructed attached to the wall, roof, facari, canopy, marquee, or porch of any structure. Such signs are oonstrmd to be permanent if their expected period of use exceeds 60 days. Sec. 8142-3.3 - Z4ccage - Yessage refers to use of signs for identification, (including illuminated, service station, and real estate signs) , directions, or advertising, (including tract signs) . Sec. 8142-3.3.1 - Cr. :premise signs Shall be signs related to the • octant, business, trade or profession of the occupants and may include name, address, neighborhood shopping center or enterprise ident i f i.cation. Sec. 8142-3.3.2 - Directional Signs Directional signs shall consist of directional worts or symbols relating to entrance, exit, location • or distance to objective items, structures and sites. Sec. 8142-3.3.3 - Peal Estate Signs - pal estate signs are on-premise signs relating to the property on which the signs are located. Sec. 8142-3.3.4 - Tract Signs - Tract signs are off-site signs relating • to the original sale of property other than that on which the sign is constructed. Sec. 8142-3.3.5 - Illuminated Signs - Illuminated signs are signs which use internal, external,, or indirect light to pzcuute the legibility of the message. Sec. 8142-3.3.6 - Advertising Signs - Advertising signs shall mean and include off-site signs relating to products, goods, or services for 1 f.. or true, and trademarks or medallions identified with national sales promotion. It cha11 also include searchlights, perimeter lighting, and high intensity light sources used as attraction media such as neon tubing. Sec. 8142-4 - Zones permitting Sias - Signs are permitted within residential, ccmmercial, and industrial zones subject to the following: 464 OC-1 Sec. 8142-4.1 Residential (R,) and Trailer Panic .Cr-P-D) ,Zone Signs Sec. 8142-4.1.1 - Permitted Free-standing Signs - A free-standing, on- ) ;premise Directional or 'Real estate sign shall 'be permitted to identify the premise, oo ants, address, neighborhood, or entrance location to the ,premises having a height and area as shown under Table I.. Sec. 8142-4.1.2 -. Prohibited Free-standing Signs - Free-standing off- site advertising signs shall not be permitted except tract signs as indicated by Sec. 8142-4.3 and bench signs having a copy area of four (4) square feet or less which shall be Permitted at bus stops designated on a valid bus schedule. Sec. 8142-4.1.3 - Permitted Attached Sirens - Attached on-premise signs shall be .permitted to identity the premises, occupants, address, or an-site traffic direction with a maximum aggregate area of two (2) square feet. . Sec. 8142-4.1.4 - Prohibited Attached Signs - Attached advertising signs shall not :be `permitted except on-site real estate "for sale or lease" signs pertaining ,to the property nay be displayed within a window subject to Sec. 8142-5.7. Sec. 8142-4.1.5 - Number - In residential zones where permitted, there shall 'be no more tit-land fl) attached sign and one ;(1) free-standing sign far each gaol of lot frontage. Sec. 8142-4.2 - dal. Zones - In commercial zones, signs are permitted as follows: • Sec. 8142-4.2.1 - Free-standing Cn-pose or Cn-site Directional Signs - Shall be permitted as follows: Sec. 8142-4.2.1.1 - Local. Shopping and Commercial Office Centers Such centers with less than 360 feet of frontage and containing less than three (3) acres are permitted free-standing an-premise signs having single or double face areas with a mi n i am, c . undtotal area of ten square feet increasing by five square feet for each 50 feet of street frontage to a maximum of 30 square feet as shown on Table I. The Mend maximum free-standing on-premise sign area for any Liont- age may be increased by five square feet for each 150 feet of separa- tion of the sign location frcnm a-dwlling or from vacant property zoned or proposed an an adopted Area Plan for residential use. Sec. 8142-4.2.1.2 - Neighborhood Shopping Centers - Shopping centers with more than 360 feet of frontage and containing at 1Pagt three but 1 r. s than 15 acres are permitted fee:standing, on-remise signs having single or double fare areas with a min?m+r* a -pound total area of 30 square feet for 360 feet of street frUitac,-e increasing by 25 square feet for each additional 100 feet of street frontage to a maximal of 120 scuarre feet as shown on Table II. The ccm our d xexin n free-standing, on-site sign•area for any fruitage over 360 feet nay be increased by 25 square feet for each 150 feet of separation of the sign location (rout a dwelling or from vacant property zoned or proposed on an adapted Area Plan for residntial use; 465 OC-L ( Sec. 8142-4.2.1.3 - .Reciional and Community ; u to Shopping Centers - Large shopping center with re than 800 eet of frontage and contain- ) in at 1 Past 15 acres are permitted free-standing on-premise signs having single ordouble fao areas with a miniinsm ecrrpoundtotal area of 120 square feet for 800 feet of street frcutage increasing by 50 .4) square feet for each arlAitonal 100 feet of street fiuitace to a a;,n,rn ooapoundtatal area of 200 square feet. T1ne comeound nex.zr n free-standing on ise sign area for any frontage may be increased by 50 square feet for wadi 150 feet of separation of the sign location fran a dt t;n g or from vacant property zoned or proposed an an adopted Area Plan far residential use. Sec. 8142-4.2.1.4 - General Commercial Developments - General Commercial Developments, (those oorrurexciai developaaents which are piecemeal uncoordinated developments such as strip commercial) , which have a provision for off-street parking pursuant to Article 41 of the Zoning Ordinance ray be allowed a free standing on-premise identification sign according to Sec. 8142-4.2.1.4.1. Sec. 8142-4.2.1.4.1 - General Commercial ial Areas - General commercial ` areas, with more than 200 feet of street fi-ontgP and a land area of at least 40,000 square feet, are permitted a free-standing on- premise sign having a m ini mum.ccnpound total area of 120 square feet for 200 feet of street frontage increasing by 25 square feet for each a6rii tional 50 feet of Street L stage to a maximum of 150 square feet. The comoourad anaxisruam free-sung on-premise sign area for any rocitage nay be increased by 25 square feet for each 100 feet of separation of the sign location from a dwelling or from vacant pro- perty zoned or proposed on an adopted Area Plan for residential dential trp. Sec. 6142-4.2.1.4.2 - Sites with Terms than 40,000 Square Feet - Sites having less area than noted above, excepting service station sites, may have a free-standing on-premise sign conforming to Table I. Sec. 8142-4.2.1.4.3 - Directional Signs - Free-standing on-premise directional signs (four square feet or less in area) may he permitted at each entrance to a oonplying off-street parking area. Sec. 8142-4.2.2 - Attached On-Premise Signs - Attached on-premise signs are permitted in all ccumercLai zones pursuant to `A1-11.e. III, subject to the area trade-offpmovisions contained in Section 8142-7.1.2.10. - Sec. 8142-4.2.3 - Free-standing Off-site Advertising Signs - Free-standing off-site advertising signs s a 1 1 be prohibited in 'Scenic Corridors" adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Such signs nay be permitted in general oarranercial zoned parcels pursuant to Taht P IV except when within fifty (50) feet of the property lines of a service station site or within 500 -feet of a Leeway interchange. Free-standing off-site advertising signs shall he 500 feet or more fiu1i another simultaneously visible free- standing' off-site advertising sign on the sane side of a highway, road or street. In any ram, any free-standing sign shall be 100 feet or more from any other simultaneously visible '' g sign which exceeds 200 square feet in area. Any sign erected on the back of an existing sign resist have the sane exterior measurements as the existing sign. Where the signs are intended to be viewed from vehirlPs traveling on a • 466 OC-1 highway, primary or secondary road, the following standards shall apply: Sec. 8142-4.2.3.1 - Scenic or Historical Area - The sign structure shall be placed in a location where it will not obstruct the view towards an area of particular scenic or historical significance. The view from a freeway toward the ocean has scenic significance. cane. • Sec.. 8142-4.2.3.2_- Setback Required - The sign structure shall be placed no closer to the right-of-way than an existing conforming building within 500 feet on the same side of the right-of-way. Otherwise; the required structural, setback shall be used. • Sec. 8142-4.2.3.3 - Side Location and Screening - If a permitted commercial use exists on an adjacent property the sign should be ,placed on the side of the property nearest the existing use. The -back of said sign shall be screened if visible from the right-of-way. Sec. 8142-4.2.3.4 - Relation to Window - The sign structure shall be placed -in relation to 'existing doves so that light, air, or ventilation is not Obstructed. A sign panel twelve feet Emma window wall is not an obstruction to a window. Sec. 8142-4.2.3.5, - Bench Signs - Bench signs with copy area of eight square feet ;per 'bench shall be permitted at bus_ stops dPs;grated-on a valid 'bus schedule. Sec. 8142-4.2.3.6 - Exceptions - Exceptions for less than the mim nirn 500 feet spacing requirements nay be made by the Planning Commission through approval of a Conditional Use Permit in general commercial areas. (AM. ORD. 2845 - 5/14/74) Sec. 8142-4.2.4 - Attached Off-Site Advertising - Attached off-site • advertising signs shall be permitted on the side or rear wall of a commercial building except cn or adjacent to a service station site. No portion of the sign shall project into or obstt the view toward skyline or scenic c areas. The sign shall have a total panel area prsuant to Table III, and it shall be Located at least 1,000 feet £c t • any other sinultaneously_;visih7 off-site advertising sign cn either side of the right-of-way. Such signs shall be prohibited if visible from a "Scenic Highway," or a "Scenic Corridor" adopted by the Board of Supervisors. • Sec. 8142-4.2.5 - Display Structures for Pedestrian Viewing - Display structures for pedestrian viewing may be allowed as conditional uses in comaercial zones. Such structures may include enclosed display of products sold or a bulletin-type advertising stand which nay or nay not serve other functional purposes, such as kiosks, cover for inclement weather, and the like, or they may serve as an af'tl;tional structuralelement to visually enhance pedestrian ways, landscaped or parking areas. Sec. 8142-4.2.5.1 - Location - Pedestrian sign display structures shall be Located only in conformance with setback requirmtents for other structures upon a given parcel. 467 OC-1 • . Sec. 8142' 4.2.5.2 - Area - The area of pedestrian sign di lay structures shall be no greeter than one-half the allowable • identi.f-i cation sign area permitted for the parcel. Sec. 8142-4.2.5.3 - .L ntin - Illumination of pedestrian sign displayl structures sucn as maybe by indirect or diffused light Only. Sec. 8142-4.2.5.4 - Design All pedestrian sign display structures on a single parcel or group of parcels shall be designed in such a way as to achieve-.a, harnnnious pattern throughout the parcel or parcels. Sec. 8142-4.3 - Industrial. Districts and Airport Zones - Indust-r;a districts and airport zones are permitted signs as follows: 1 Sec. 8142-4.3.1 - Free-standjnq On-Premise Identification Signs - Free-suing on-premise identification signs shall 'be permitted as follows: Display for industrial park or airport identification shall be allowed in eoznnectiar with' any industrial park corrprising not less than ten acres or any F.A.A. ,approved airport, pursuant to Table IV. It shall be the purpose of such signs to identify the area and occupants and to encourage industrial and airport area identity and appropriate l andsc-aTpi nng. Tne Planning Director shall be charged with the respon- ;s h,lity of assuring that on-premise signs, synbols, or displays blend with the surroundings through coast of of siting and landscaping and shall have the ,duty and authority to cony applications for such displays not donnlying with the intent expressed in this section. • Sec. 8142-4.3.2 - Free-standinq$ri-pose Directional. Signs - Cne (1) free-standing on-premise directional sign shall. be !permitted for each enLL.aLice to an industrial plant with the total area of all such directional signs not to exceed the total allowable pursuant to Table I. Sec. 8142-4.3.3 - Attached On=premi.se Identification Sicns • identification signs shall be permitted pursuant t o Tate III. Sec. 8142-4.3.4 - Free-standing Off-site or Attached Advertising Signs - Free-standing off-site or attaaied advertis hg signs shail not be permitted in industrial usttr a l or airport zones where such signs are proposed to be visible from a Scenic Highway in areas designated as scenic by the Planning i ng Commission,, nor in "pn i c corridors" adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Free-standing off-site or attached advertising signs where permitted in industrial zones shall conform to Table IV or III and where signs are intended to be viewed from vehicles traveling on a freeway, highway, primary or secondary. road in the vicinity shall confomn to the following standards: Sec. 8142-4.3.4.1 - Nonobstructdng Location - The sign structure shall be placed in a location where it will not obstruct the view of highway travelers toward an area of partirr,l ar scenic or historical signific- ance. Sec. 8142-4.3.4.2 - Setbadc wired - The sign structure shalt be placed no closer to the right-of-way than the nearest existing conform- ) ing'building within 500 feet on the sane cif'P of the rig-it-of-way. 468 OC-I Otherwise, the required structural setback shall be used. Sec. 8142-4.3.4.2.1 - Airport Clearance - Clearance by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) is required to be submitted with any sign application alder the approach or. tuning zone of any airport. Sec. 8142-4.3.4.3 - Relation to Use or Structures - A permitted industrial or airport use mist exist on the property or adjacent property. The sign shall be so placed on the side of the property that it will not hide from view of highway travelers any special architectural features or amenities on or around any structures. The back of said sign shall he screened if visible from the right- of-way. Any sign erected on the back of an existing sign must have the sane exterior neasureirents as the existing sign. The sign,• where fpacible, shall screen unsightly buildings or storage from view of motorists. Sec. 8142-4.3.4.4 -,ra-'tional Spacing - Signs shall be plate at )Past 500 feet from any other simrultanecusly visible free standing sign having an area of 200 square feet or more. Exceptions for less than the minizmm 500 feet spacing rqui ements may be made by the Planning ssi on through approval of a Conditional Use Permit. • • (AM. ORD. 2845 - 5/14/74) Sec. 8142-4.3.4.5 - Bench Simons - Bench signs having a copy area of eight square feet shall be permitted at bus stops cjasignated on a valid bus scher4t tlP Sec. 8142-4.4 - Harbor and Movie Studio Zones - Harbor and movie st•Iriio zone signs are permitted as rollows: Sec. 8142-4.4.1 -Ca-premise Signs - Free-standing or attached on- premise signs shall be ;permitted in accordance with Tables II and III subject to a conditional use permit approval by the Planning Car fission. (AM. ORD. 2845 - 5/14/74) • Sec. 8142-4.4.2 Off-site Signs - Off-site advertising signs shall not be permitted. Sec. 8142-4.5 - Cren Space Zone - Open Space Zone signs are permitted as follows: (ADD. ORD. 2700 - 6/27/73) Sec. 8142-4.5.1 - On-Premise Signs - Signs shall be limited to one sign for each property in an 0-S Zone to advertise the products prodiir d on the premises or for the sale of the property or to identify the • premises or occupants; to be located on site and not to exceed twenty (20) square feet in area. (ADD. ORD. 2700 - 6/27/73) Sec. 8142-5 - Special Sign Egulations. . Sec. 8142-5.1 - Illuminated Signs - Signs may be illurinated or lummirous. Sec. 8142-5.1.1 - On-premise and Off-site Sites '- Illuminated • signs shall be subject to all other regulations in this Article and to the fallowing: 469 OC-1 Sec. 8142-5.1.1.1 - F esident i Al and Trailer Park Zones - Said zones may have indirectly or sub±ed illuminated signs; Sec. 8142-5.1.1.2 - Other Zones - Signs in nonresidential zones �cha11 not eyed the brightness of a diffused light panel having �. "cool white fluorescent 800 milliampere lights spaced ten indies or more on centers," and such sign shall not be objectionable to residents of a ocrnforrrring residence in a resident-;al zone. Sec. 8142-5.1.2 - Q1al ity and Maintenance of Illuminated Si No item of be used as a sign, except as the satte may be permanently incorporated into a sign stru t i.re as permitted by this section. Mater1A1 s as permitted by the Chiforra Sign C'rriP governing structural materials and equipment or as approved by the Department of Building and Safety as complying with standard engineering practices only shall be used in the manufacture and erection of "on- premise". signs. All electric- 11 y or electron r11 y energized signs hall IAr the seal of signification of approval of an approved testing laboratory. 'Every sign as permitted by this scction shall be kept in good condition as to maintenance and repair. Tne Planning Director nay require any improperly Fm3intauied sign ;'(tesrporary or permanent) ';to be repaired or removed upon failure of the owner(s) to repair or remedy a condition of any sign, declared to be improperly maintained or declared to be unsafe by tie Department of Building and Safety, within thirty (30) days from the receipt of a written notice. Sec. 8142-5:2 Service Station Signs. Sec. 8142-5.2.1 Applicable Regulations - Service station signs are subject to Sections 8142-1 Purpose; 8142-2 Definition of Sign; 8142-3 Sign Categories; 8142-5.9 Political Signs; 8142-6.3 Area Modificaicn; 8142-7.1 Required Permits; 8142-8.1 Prohibited ted Signs; 8142-8.3 Noncon- fcrm ng Signs; ''8142-8.4 Abatement; and Tables II and III. Sec. 8142-5.2.1.1 - Free-standing Ca.-premise Signs - A service station shall he permitted a free-standing on-preraise identification sign pursuant to Table II; Sec. 8142-5.2.1.2 - ,Attad ed Cn-prentise Signs - Attad ed an-premise signs are permitted pursuant to Table III; Sec. 8142-5.2.1.3 - Off-site Signs - Off-site advertising is prohibited on service station premises; Sec. 8142-5.2.1.4 - Area Cbrputatiais - For purposes of computation, ai ncg1 P or cbnh1 P faced signs are considered to have the same area. Sec. 8142-5.2.1.5 - 'natal Sign Area - The teal area of all signs on a service station site shall not exceed 300 square feet. Sec. 8142-5.2.1.6 - Canopy SiTis - An identification sign may be mounted on a coif- projecting through the roof of a pump island canopy and a suspended sign may be attached to hang below the spy- 470 OC-1 Sec. 8142-5.2.1.7 - Heict t - The height of any sign shall not exceed 25 feet where an occupied dwelling in a zone permitting residences exists within 150 feet of the sign. The. height of °a free-standing on-premise sign may be increased five feet for each adai.ti.onal 50 feet of separation of the sign from such occu- pied dwellings to a maxi.nam l "height of 35 feet. Sec. 8142-5.2.1.8 - Leny lh - The maximum length of a permitted sign shall be 25 feet. Sec. 8142-5.2.1.9 - On-premise Identification Symbols - A brand name insignia, medallion, or emblem is an on-premise identifi- cation_symbol. Sec. 8142-5.2.1.9.1 - Symbol Area - Symbol background area maybe 64 feet per symbol or less and shall measure ten feet or less horizontally or eight feet or less vertically. Sec. 8142-5.2.1.9.2 - Symbol Attachment - Symbols may be attached to architecturally coordinated structural features which project above the roof to heights of 25 feet or less Low the ground. Sec. '8142-5.2.1.10 - "Posher Boards - Two (2) poster boards mounted on permanently anchored footings may be inst-A 11 td in locations which do not obstruct safe visibility from vehicles_ . A poster board may be 15 square feet or less in area and six feet or less in height. Sec. 8142-5.2.1.11 - Intermittence or Motion - NO sign shall be animated nor shall rotate nor flash. Clocks are permitted. Sec. 8142-5.2.1.12 - Public Right of Way - ;No sign or merchandise display shall protrude into the public right of way. Bence signs maybe ;permitted at bus stop. designated on a valid bus stile. The copy area shall not exceed eight square feet. Sec. 8142-5.2.2 - Attraction Devices - Pennants, garlands, propellors, banners, or streamers are prohibited except, upon del-log-it of $100.00 to guarantee removal of same, the Planning Director way approve such attraction devices far one 30-day period during a year. The Planning Director shall not approve any attraction device period where a sign violation has occurred in the prior year. Sec. 8142-5.2.3 - Interior Window Signs - Signs within the windows of the service station office are permitted up to 25 percent maximum coverage of any window. Exterior window signs axe prohibited. Sec. 8142-5.2.4 - Illuminated SiFis - Signs in service stations shall not exceed the brightness of a diffused light panel having "cool white fluorescent 800 milliampere lights spaced ten inches or more cn centers," and such signs shall not produce glare which is objectionable to residents of a conforming residence in a residential zone. Sec. 8142-5.2.5 - Q'm 1 T ty and Maintenance of Illuminated Signs - :vo ' item of nercandise shall be used as a sign, expo. as the same may be permanently incorporated into a sign structure as permitted by this 471 OC-1 section. Materials as permitted by the Uniform Sign Code governing structural materials and equiprre nt or as approved by the Departrent of Building and Safety as complying with standard engi- neering practices only shall be used in the manufacture and erection of "en-premise" signs. All electrically or electrcnir"lly energized signs shall bear the seal of signification of approval of an approved testing laboratory. Every sign as permitted by this section shall be kept in good condition as bo urai.nte nance and repair. The Planning Director may require any improperly iraintained sign (temporary or pest) to be repaired or removed upon failure of the owner(s) to repair or remedy a condition of any sign, declared to be improperly maintained. or declared to be unsafe by the Eepartrzent of Building and Safety, within thirty (30) days from the receipt of a written notice. Sec. 8142-5.2.6 - Conditional Use Permits - Free-standing on-premise service station signs whith exceed the area or height limitations of Section 8142-5.2 may be permitted if a Conditional Use Permit is obtained from the Planning Commission in the manner provided in Article 43 hereof. Such signs shall be in highway-oriented coarercial zones and shall be located within 600 feet of the -centerline of an interstate highway, a freeway, or a state 'highway. Such oversize sign may not be permitted if it protrudes into a scenic view from an adopted scenic highway or road. (PM. ORD. 2845 - 5/14/74) Sec. 8142-5.3 - Foal Estate and Treat Signs - Peal estate and tract signs shall be governed by the following regu Lations: Sec. 8142-5.3.1 - Peal Estate Signs - Cne such sign, which ray to indirectly illuminated, advertising the sale, rental or lease of the preuu.ses on which it is uaintained and not over six square feet in aggregate area in residential (R) zones or trailer park (T-P-D) zones nor over 12 square feet in,aggregate area in othe zones, shall be per- mitted on any lot. Ebr each ten feet by which the width of the lot, or two or more contiguous lots in single ownership,ip, exceeds seventy (70) feet, one square fact may be aril to the above aggregate area; but, in no case shall such area .exceed 210 square feet nor the total height exceed 16 feet nor the length exceed. 21 feet. Within "Scenic Corridors" adopted by the .Board of Supervisors, the atiaxim= area of a real estate sign shall not exceed 120 square feet. The sign shall be located ten beet or acre from any property line abutting a right-of-way. Sec. 8142-5.3.2 - Off-Site Tract Signs - Two such signs 16 feet or leGS in height and having an area determined by Tah1 e II shall be permitted only after a Final Tract Map has been retarded, for a period of 18 months from the date of issuance of the permit far such sign or mtil all lots have been sold whichever is the first to occur. A Zcne Clearance, Sign Permit and Building Permit must be obtained prior to erection of such sign. Such signs may be located in agricultural or undeveloped resident-1 a t or industrial zones adjacent to routes traveled to reach the tract advertised unless such route has bean adopted as a freeway or County Scenic Highway on the Ventura County Circulation Eleuent of the General Plan, or is part of the California Scenic Highway System as established by Section 263 of the ('a 1 irnnnia Streets and Highways Code, or if the oroccsed sign location ati on is within a "Scenic Corridor" adopted by toe Board of Supervisors. Additional off-site tract signs shall be permitted in any courerci a l_ locations which per it off-site advertising signs and shall be subject to dirensional and height regulations relating to off-site advertising. Such signs shall 472 OC-L • not be counted against the two permitted for 18 months. Sec. 8142-5.3.3 - Off-Site Directional Tract Signs - Two such signs may be ,permitted, and where hardship is demonstrated in terms of geographic location or amass routes, two arirlitional off-site direct- ional tract signs may be permitted. Such signs may not be erected prior to obtaining an Administrative i st rat:-ive Clearance and a Building Permit and Shall be approved,only after a Final Tract Map has been recorded, for a period of 18 months from the date of issurance of the permit for such sign or until all lots have been sold whichever is the first to occur. Such signs may be located adjacent to the route traveled to reach the tract advertised unless such route is an existing freeway, a County Scenic Highway, or is part of the Ca 1 i fornia Scenic Highways System as established by Section 263 of the California Streets and -Highways ('gip. Such signs shall be prohibited within a "Scenic Corridor" adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Directional tract signs may have amaximunt size of 6' x 10' and shall include the necessary travel . instruction to reach the site and may include only the tract ,rare .and An identifying symrbol of the tract, neighborhood and developer. Sec. '8142-5.3.4 - County Pestrictians Treat signs located within the county shall advertise Only tracts located within the county or cities located therein. Sec. 8142-5.3.5 - Tract .Advertising Signs - Such signs shall not exceed the allcwahl e free-standing ng sign area of the Agricultural, Residenti a1 , Commercial or Industrial al Zones in which they are permitted, with =exam= area thereof comouted from the entire parcel f_unt age determined from Table II. No parcel shall have thereon both a tract advertising sign and an on-premise identification sign. Sec. 8142-5.4 - Cooperative Display ParIP1's — A single cooperative display area giving motorists directional: information to three or trore enterprises or up to eight "symbol signs' within a 4'x8' panel area may be located at an intersection of primary access rows to an .area. Such display areas areas shall be landscaped. Any such cooperative display area shall not be counted against the nurber of ent erpri cP signs as otherwise allc ed in comumectic¢h with any enterprise. Such cooperative directicnal enterprise displays shall be conditional uses in all zones. Sec. 8142-5.5 S l Signs Not on Service Stations - One symbol sign. in. the form of a g� presentation of goods or services sold or rendered on the premises or a traditional emblem associated with a trade which - - emblem or symbol bears no written mressace or trademark shall be permitted on each building fictiitaye of the enterprise provided. it is affixed to the building,di ng, canopy or wall which is part of the building frontage and does not project over any publicly maintained right of way nor more than two feet above the canopy or wall. No such symbol sign if attar bed to the building shall exceed 64 square feet in area, and no such syr-rbol sign if hanging from a canopy or facia shall exceed two square feet in area. Such signs shall be inCltr!Pri in the compounded total area of signs allowed on the parcel where it is located. Sec. 8142-5.6 - Canopy Signs - Signs painted on or affixed to canopies which are a part of -a-building shall be considered part of the total 473 OC-1 allowable area of attached signs for that building. Signs painted cn or affixed to free-standing canopies shall be considered ;part of the total allowable area of free-standing signs for that use. Signs suspended under canopies which project over private walks or drives open to the public shall be limited bo an area of three square feet per sign. Upon justification, the Planning Director may approve a suspended sign up to eight square feet in area adjacent to private walks or drives. Sec. 8142-5.7 - Window Signs - A sign or combinations of signs painted on, attached to, or designed, or placed so as to be read principally through the windows from outside the structure shall not exceed 25% of the window area. Sec. 8142-5.8 - Bench Signs - The background area of the bench back- rest shall be 15 square feet or less, and the copy area shall be four square feet or less in residential zones and eight square feet or less in • oottuiercial or industrial zones- Sec. 8142-5.9 - Political Signs - Political signs are deemed to be those temporary si,cis erecter prior to an election. Excepted is 1 eased ,space on the face of permanent, legal, off-site advertising signs (billboards) on gal or industrially zoned property. It is recognized that if these temporary political signs are not removed after the election is held, the deteriorating signs become a blight, defacing the landscape. It is therefore the intent of this article to make provision for the . erection and removal of such signs after the election which they pub- licized 'has been held. Sec. 8142-5.9.1 - 1 t Political Signs-- Small political signs having a panel face area of 32 square feet (4' x 8') or less and exceeding six square feet (2'-x 3') shall be permitted providing sign permits, zoning clearances, and building permits axe obtained from the Planning Depart- rent and the Departttnnt of Building and Safety prior to erection of such signs. Sec. 8142-S.9.2 - Political Placards - Political placards less than six square feet (2' x 3') in area shall be permitted provided .a placard permit is obtained £L'but the Planning Cepartlent prior to the attach rent or installation of any such placards on any property. Sec. 8142-5.9.3 - Ampl i cation for Permit - Applications for sign or placard permits shall be on forts available in the Planning Cepartznt and shall be accompanied by an-agraeffe t signed by the candidate or his authorized agent that within seven (7) calendar days after the election all political signs and/or placards shall be removed. Each candidate or proponents for or against an issue shall deposit with the Planning Cepar t rent cash in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) -- for political signs or placards to guarantee removal thereof. Upon verification that the permitted signs or placards have bean re- moved, the deposit will be prvtrptly refunded. • Application for political signs shall also be accenpanied by copies of agreements by property owners, which authorize erection of a ). political sign and authorize_ removal by the Cbunty if in violation. 474 OC-1 • Sec. 8142-5.9.4 - Sign Permit Seals and Placard Cates - A sign permit ,11 shall be issued for each sign approved, and the appli- • cant is ruined to attach the seal to the lower right hand corner of } the sign farr. Placards shall have stamped or printed in the lour right hand corner the date of the seventh day after the election. Sec. 8142-5.9.5 - Time Limit for Political Signs and Placards - Political signs or political placards are allowed to be installed prior to the electioa- as follows: Political Signs 45 days. Political Placards 30 days. Sec. 8142-5.9.6 - Prohibitions - Political signs or placards may not be erected nor installed within 100 feet of a polling p7 ace, an historical site, nor a public building, nor within a public right of way, nor within 660 feet of the edge of a "Scenic Highway" or a free- way, nor in any location where the sign will impair i r sight distance and create .a hazard to traffic or pedestrians. Sec. 8142-5.9.7 - Enforcement - Any r1 l i tical sign or placard which is not removed within the seven (7) days following an election shall be removed and confiscated by county forces or zoning inspectors and may be cause for reduction of refund by the amount needed to cover the cost of removal. Sec. 8142-6 - General Regulations. Sec. 8142-6.1 -,Height 1 - are as follows: Sec. 8142-6.1.1 - Free-standing Signs - Free-standing signs, where permitted, excepting tract signs, -shall not exceed five feet in height in residential cones and in other zones shall conform to height limits shown on Tables I,, II and IV. Sec. 8142-6.1.2 - Attached Signs - An attached sign in a residents At -zone, where permitted, shall not extend above the wall bo which it is attached, and in other zones may not extend above the eaves of a gable roof nor more than two feet above the fao. of the canopy or a parapet wall to which it is attached except as permitted on service stations. Sec. 8142-6.1.3 - Bench Signs - Hpight of bench signs shall not ex- ceed 40 inches above the adjacent sidewalk, rflrh or shoulder elevation. Sec. 8142-6_.2 - Length Regulations ations - are as follows: Sec. 8142-6.2.1 - Free-standing Signs - Free-standing real estate or tract signs may be 21 feet or less in length. Free-standing on- . premise or service station signs and free-standing off-site adver- tising signs (including billboards) may be 25 feet or less in length. Sec. 8142-6.2.2 - Attached Signs - Attached signs may be as long as .. the building walls to which they are attached, may wrap around a corner, but may not project beyond a corner. • 475 OC-1 Sec. 8142-6.2.3 - Canc v Signs_ - Canopy signs may extend to within one foot of the edge of an attacned canopy or within two feet of the edge of a free-standing canopy from which the sign is suspended. Sec. 8142-6.3 - Area F ulations - are as fo Lows: Sec. 8142-6.3.1 - Sign Area - shall mean and be determined as follo is: . Sec. 8142-6.3.1.1-- Area of Simultaneously Visible Faces - W1-_.re the lettered or illustrative material of a sign is placed upon a sign board or other sign structure having a continuous or essentially continuous surface or face (whether plane, curved, angulated or otherwise) , the background or face area of simul- taneously visible faces of such sign board or sign structure shall be the sign area. . "A" Rom" " • • • V 1- Sec. 8142--6.3.1.2 - Framed Area - Where the lettered or illus- trative matPr+al of a sign is not placed as described in Sec. 8142-6.3.1.1 above, but is framed either mechanically or visually by the psi gn or layout of the sign itself, then the area so frazred shall be the sign area. Sec_ 8142-6.3.1.3 - Geometric Llifrared Figure - Where the lettered or illustrative material is not placed or f. a ed in the manner described in Sec. 8142-6.3.1.1 and Sec. 8142-66.3.1.2 above, but is composed either ve.rtirat Ty, horizontally, diagonally or otherwise, essentially in the font: of a rectangle, parallelo- gram, pyramid, or similar georret sic figure, the area of the geometric figure within which such natprt al could be enclosed shall be the sign area; except that when the space between the elements comprising the sign exceeds one and .one-half (141) times the average size of the elements themselves,. the area of the elements may be measured separately as provided in-Section 8142-6.3.1.4 belaw. Sec. 8142-6.3.1.4 - Area of Abutting I ctangles - Where the lettered or illustrative material is not placed, framed or compoced as described in Sections 8142-6.3.1.1, 8142-6.3.1.2, or 8142-6.3.1.3 above, the total area of. the abutting rectangles or other simple geometric shapes within whicz the individual words, letters, illustrations or other elements comprising the sign could be enclosed shall be the sign area. 476 OC-1 • Sec. 8142-6.3.1.5 - Clocks and Thernrx eters - Tire and tezpera- t re devices will not be inc1u ed in determining the sign area, but shAtl have a macincumm size of 24 square feet. Sec. 8142-6.3.2 - Free-standing Sign Area - may be permitted as follows: Sec. 8142-6.3.2.1 - In Fesidential Zones - Where permitted in residential zones the total area of free-standing identification signs per lot nay be from 5 to 24 square feet as shown in Table I. Sec. 8142-6.3.2.2 - In Other Zones - In other zones, the total area of free-standing signs per lot, where permitted, may be as determined by the size and frontage of the parcel and the separa- tion £ uut a cl,elling or ti.uu another sign. Sec. 8142-6.3.3 - Attached Sign Area - may be permitted as follcws: Sec. 8142-6.3.3.1 - In Fesidential Zones - In residential zones, attadied identification signs where permitted shall not ,exceed an area of one square foot of sign for each 40 square feet of wall area to which it is attached or 75' square •feet, whichever is less. Sec. 8142-6..3.3.2 - In ,Other Zones - In other zones, the total area of attached signs may be Lzozu 30 to 200 square feet or more as shown on Table III. Sec. 8142-6.4 - Area ibdificaticru. Sec. 8142-6-4.1 - resign Allcwances - An arlrli tional "background area" sign allowance not to exceed one-third (1/3) of allowable sign area may be yrwtted when "blank background area" is utilized as part of the sign's sign, provided that the "blank area" within the limits of the sign area is approximately equivalent to the arir9i tional background area allowance. An ariAi tionaL "design" sign area allowance not to • exceed one-third (1/3) of the allowable sign area may be yralted for the structural support of a sign when the sign support forms an integral background design element, if it is determined that the add- . rb.onal area allowance enhances the appearance of the sign. Example: I . S-4grn C —r n i „5 0(.4 4 —T u u t 1 tb Fc•31.ai5.3 , u a 1 ci u i 477 OC-L Sec. '8142-6.4.2 - Lands g Allowanc- - The area of free-standing sign may be increased by andscaping. Sec. 8142-6.4.2.1 - Additional 20% Permitted - The sign area may be increased, by three square feet for each square foot of land- scape planting area maintained in coijiriction with the sign, to a maximum si?P equal to 120% of the area otherwise permitted. Sec. 8142-6.4.2.2 r- Maintain Existing Trees - No existing trees shall be trimmed, prtred, or removed Lola the public right of way to increase the visibility of any sign. Sec. 8142-7 - Signs squiring Permits. Sec. 8142-7.1 '- Signs F ouiring Permits are Noted as Follows - A Zoning Clearance pursuant to Section 8165 of the Zoning Ordinance shall be required for all signs exceeding two square feet in area unless excluded by Sec. 8142-2.3. The administrative fee for such Zoning f 1Parance shall be specified by Resolution No. 222 of the Board of Supervisors. (AM. ORD. 3034 - 6/24/75) Sec. 8142-7.1.1 - Advertising Outdoors Regulated - No person except a public c officer or employee in performance of a public duty shall paste, post, paint, print, nail, tack, erect, place, maintain, or fasten any sign or cause the same to be done, facing or visible fran any public stret or public i c open space, except as provided herein and elsewhere in this Article; and to insure Tra compliance with this subsection, a separate sign permit shall be required for any sign not specifically excepted in this Article. - Sec. 8142-7.1.2 - Sign Permit Required - To insure compliance with the regulations contained in this Article pertaining to signs, a sign permit shall be required for all nonexcl.uded signs exceeding two square feet in area erected for more than 60 days except on-premise free- standing Real Estate For Sale, Lease or Rent Signs conforming to Table I. Off-site advertising signs are subject to annual permit renewal. Applications for sign permits shall be on forms prescribed therefore. A tag shall be issued indicating the sign permit number and shall be affixed by the applicant to the sign so as to readily visi hi P by the inspectors. Renewal applications shal i be acorn anied by a certification relating permit number to assessor's parcel number. Sec. 8142-7.1.2.1 - Applications - Plot plans and elevation drawings shall be prepared the sane as tharequired for.other applications. Instructions as to the preparation of those plot plans and drawings may be obtained from the office of the Planning Department; Sec. 8142-7.1.2.2 - An Application Applies to One Property - Only property on one prt y may be applied for one(1) application. Each sign rruested on a separate parcel shall be submitted as a separate application. Sec. 8142-7.1.2.3.- (V 1Pted 12/18/73 - ORD. 2747) . 47'8 0C-L Sec. '8142-7.1.2.4 - .Enterprise Coordination - A map shall be submitted showing the ntm±er. :and location of all off-site advertising signs within the County pertaining to the enterprise for which the signs are requested. Sec. 8142-7.1.2.5 - Tract Sign Bond - Permits for off-site tract signs shall be subject to a surety or cash bond in the amount of $300.00 per sign to assure removal at the termination of original qa1P1 of the property advertised thereon. (AM. OR). 2409 - 1/12/71) Sec. 8142-7.1.2.E Eighteen-Month Tract Signs - Permits for tract signs shall be valid for eighteen (18) months or less, after which time the permits may be renewed with no fee or the signs • shall be removed. Sec. 8142-7.1.2.7 - Removal of Violating Sign - The applicant shall fi 1P a written 'stater nt £f to the property owner authorizing either the applicant or the County to go onto the ,property at any time to xerrove a sign violating :this Article. Sec. 8142-7.1.2.8 - Temporary Sign Applications - Temporary sign permit applications and Assessor's Maps shall be submitted in duplicate. Sign locations shall be shown on the Ascesor's Map submitted. Sec. 8142-7.1.2.9 Waiving Fee for Temporary Sign - The Planning Director may waive the fee when issuing a Zoning Clearance for temporary porary signs which shall be inst-a l l Pd for sixty (60) days or less. Sec. 8142-7.1.2.10 - Conditional Use Permits - Free-standing signs which exceed the height, length, or area limitations of this Article or attached on-premise signs which exceed d the area limitations of thi c Article may be permitted if a Conditional Use Permit is obt-aired from the Planning Commission in the manner provided in Article 43 hereof. Such e Ai tiaial area of an attached on-premise sign shall be aLlore.ed only on a basis of an area equal to that which the permitted free-standing sign is rec11,0-d f1.L►►t the area limitations as set forth in-this Article. An oversize free-standing sign may not be permitted•if it protrudes into a scenic view flout an adopted County scenic highway or road, and shall not be permitted within a 'Scenic Corridor" adopted by the Board of Supervisors. (AM. ORD. 2845 - 5/14/74) - Sec. 8142-8 - Prohibitions, oval and Abatement of• Signs. Sec. 8142-8.1 - Prohibited Signs. Sec. 8142-8.1.1 - Sandwich-board, "A" frame and portable frri -standing signs shall be prohibited; Sec. 3142-8.1.2 - Bench signs shall be proh kited in all zones except at bus stops shown on a valid bus schedule; Sec. 8142-8.1.3 - A sign except for clocks or time and temperature signs shall not flash, move, or rotate or contain any part which flashes, 479 OC-1 scd.nti 11 at es, moves or rotates;, Sec. 8142-8.1.4 - Banners, pennants, flags, captive balloons, or signs which change color or appear to change color or where the intensity. of lighting changes or appears .to change are not permitted. The.Planning Director may author:7r any or all of these for a period of 30 days or less for the pure of a grand opening or other special event; Sec. 8142-8.1.5 - Portable or trailer--mounted off-site advertising or tract signs shall be prohibited. The Planning Director may authorize such signs for a period of 7 days or less for a grand opening or other special event; Sec. 8142-8.1.6 - Sound. No sign shall emit sound; Sec. 8142-8.1.7 - Fire escapes, etc. No sign shall he erected in such a manner that any portion of the sign or its support is attached to or will interfere with the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe, nor •obstruct any reqpiredsta.trway, door, ventilator or wing; Sec. 8142-8.1.8 - Projecting signs shall not he permitted unless suspended true a canopy or attached to a service station canopy roof. Sec. 8142-8.1.9 - Felated to Public Ways. Sec. 8142-8.1.9.1 - No sign shall he erected or attached to any tree or utility Pet P within. any public right-of- way; neither shall any sign be erected wihin the width of the required right-of-way for any mapped road as shad on the Circulation Element of the Ventura County General Plan. The Planning Director is authorized to direct removal of any such sign in violation; Sec. '8142-8.1.9.2 - Free-standing advertising signs on freeways, scenic highways and landscaped freeways. No free standing adver- tising sign shall be 'established so as to obstruct the view of any scenic viewpoint as d'si gnat ed by the Planning Commission nor shall any free-standing advertising sign be constrtrted so as to be primarily viewed f om any city, county or state designated Scenic Highway, apt as noted elsewhere in this Article. Erse-standing advertising signs are prohibited in "Scenic Corridors" adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Sec. 8142-8.1.9.3 - Intersecticns. No sign shall be erected at the intersection of any street improved for vehicular traffic, within a triangular area rowel by the property lines and their projection and a line meeting them at points 25 feet from the intersection of the projected property 1 i r' s; unless the same, La aznpliance with the provisions of this Article, is less than to feet or more than eight feet above curb grade, and no part of its rreans of support has a single or cariatu d horizontal cross section exceeding eight inches; 480 OC-1 •• Sec. 8142-8.1.9.4 - Traffic. No sign shall be erected in such a manner that it will or may reasonably be expected to interfere with, obstruct, confuse, or mislead traffic. If the Planning Director considers any posed sign location to .be hazardous, he shall deny the request and the applicant may apply for a .Conditional Use Permit. Sec. 8142-8.2. - BanovaL of Temporary Signs - No sign permit for a temporary tract sign or ten x rary signs promoting an event shall be issued unless and until the applicant therefore has signed an agreement that upon o cGation of the use under the permit, the sign involved will pertly be removed within seven (7) days after the expiration of the permit. Said agreement shall authorize county agents to remove expired signs and shall be aooampanied by•a dash derocit of $50.00, which deposit may be used to defray the costs of sign removal in the event the permit holder defaults upon the agzeeiient as aforesaid. If recessary, the jurisdiction's i cticn's agents may, after five days notice to the original appli- cant and to the property owner of record, enter private property to remove such signs. .Approprait a refunds to the permit holders shall he made upon written report to the 'Planning Director that sign removal has been satisfactorily accomplished. Sec. 8142-8.3 - Nonconforming Signs In cases where the area of signs existing as a valid nonconforming use on a piu1xrty exceed the total allowable area for permit ted signs, no arirli ti onal signs shall he permitted an the property.. If the size or configuration of a parcel or building • is changed by the subdivision of the property or alterations, parcel identification signs and outdoor advertising signs on the resulting_ properties-properties- shall be required to conform to the sign regulations applicable to the newly seated .parcel or parcels at the time such change becomes effective. • Sec. 8142-8.4 - Abatement - Abatement procedures are as follows: Sec. 8142-8.4.1 Inoperative Functions - Abatement of signs relating to inoperative functions. Signs pertaining to enterprises or occupants that are no longer using a property shall .be removed from the premises .wit in 60 days after the associated enterprise or occupant has vacated.- the premises. Other signs of a temporary nature shall be rencved within seven days following the event or other purpose served by the sign in the first instance. Any such sign not removed within the required period shall constitute a nuisance ,and shall be subject to summary . • abatement pursuant to Section 38773 of the California Government and the expense of such abatement shall be a lien against the property on which the sign was maintained and a personal ohl i gat ion against the property owner. Said property owner shall first be served within a notice to abate the nuisance and shall be given the opportunity for a hearing before the Planning Director. If, after such opportunity for hearing, the Planningtr orders agents of the jusisdicticn to remove the nuisance, they shall have authority to enter upon the private property to remove, the sign constituting the nuisance. Sec. 8142-8.4.2 - Amortization Period of Nonconvorminq Sings. 481 OC-L All signs rendered nonconforming by the provisions of this Article shall be altered, removed or otherwise made to comely with the provisions of this Article within the following time periods: Political Signs 7 days Itmporary, sandwich-board, movable free-standing, tire stacks, and wind signs. . . . GO days Signs painted on buildings, walls or fences . . 1 year All other signs 5 years Provided however the following tire periods shall apply to signs leg l t y erected,'pursuant to a valid sign permit issued within the two ,years immediately preceding the effective date of this Article: ' crazy, sandwich board, movable free-standing, tire stacks and wind signs . 60 days from effective date of • this Article or from expiration . date of the permit. Signs ;painted cn buildings, walls or fences. . . . 1 year LDIA • effective -date of • this Article or from the expira- tion date of the permit. • All other signs 5 years from expiration date • of the permit. . All signs which were nonconforming or a nonconforming violation prior to adoption of this Article, shall be subject to the ordinance provisions in effect at the time such signs became nonconforming. Sec. 8142-8.4.3 - Signs derafter Fendered Nonconforming. Sec. 8142-8.4.3.1 - Any sign.which berms nonconforming subsea nt to the effective date of this Article, either by reason of the annexation to the jurisdiction of the territory upon which the sign is located or the amenclrent of this Article to render such sign • noncomplyingor otherwise shall also be subject to the provisions hereof; • Sec. 8142-8.4.3.2 - the period within which such sign must be abated as provided in Sec. 8142-8.4.3.1 above shall c Tmnce to run upon the effective date of such annexation or of such amendment or the date upon which the sign otherwise becomes nonconforming. _ Sec. 8142-8.4.4 - Abatement - Nonconforming signs shall either be mace to conform with the provisions of this Article or abated within the applicable period of time hereinabove set forth. In the event they are not, the Planning Director shall order the same abated by the owner of the property and anv other person known to be responsible 482 OC-1 ' ` 1 for tine maintenance of the sign. It shall thereafter be unlawful for any such person to maintain or suffer to be maintairrd suci sign on any property owned or controlled by him. Sec. 8142-8.4.5 - Manner of Abatement - Unless sane other mode of abatestent is approved by the Planning Director in writing, abatement of nonconforming signs shall be acaxtplished in the following manner: Sec. 8142-8.4.5.1 r=•Signs painted on buildings, wills or fences. By removal of the paint constituting the sign or by permanently painting it in such away that the sign shall not thereafter be or become visible; Sec. 8142-8.4.5.2 - Other Signs. By removal of the sign, including its'dependent structures and supports; Or pursuant to a sign permit -duly issued by modification, alteration or replacement thereof in oonforutity with :the provisions of this Article. Sec. 8142-8.4.6 - Modification of Nonconforming Signs - A nonconforming sign may be reapired proviciPd it is snot damaged in excess of L0% of its value. Such damaged sign may not be expanded or relocated. It may not be reconstructed or moved without being made to comply ply in all res ets with the provisions of this Article. • • 483 OC-1 TABLE I 1 '1�:�-STANDING CI PINTS' SIDS IN FESI1JE TIAL, • TPAIIER PARK, L CAL SROPPLNG,AND.COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZCN S DI.STRIcis ) ONE SIGN PER PARCEL lil I , ! Ili ' . fill i ( I I , • —TR�tAL..'R PARKS Alva ±,_s:_i . . S =0A./ ES 0THtRTN4N tiit1 ' iI Ili : I ! II 11I 1II ; • , 4, , 1 f . l I ' 1 . , I . l i s l : i ;( ; I . �� 1 � ,1 1 I • • MAX N. H ( . A l i _„f • • 1' _:1 � HH. 4 / W • R�-slo.Z"NT7A L U7 G3 0 p . 0 Ip I 1 O •` ' `W• ro cra r-.4?0A TA• GE. OF LOT. /N L/NEA L. f 4f E T P T O /60' F g s f S • To .e-Zoae L.° c 5 • a•-R. CI 1."' r�� R 1 AioX .41 ! --L.—. -. i , ' , AVer-osre 611:741/701 Zes,e/- l w c. a IMe overall height of a commercial sign shall be 13 feet for a sign located 150 feet from a parcel residentially zoned or proposed on an adapted Area Plan for residential use. This height may he increased one foot for each adclitional 50 feet of separation of the • sign auka such parcel to a maximum of 16 feet high l 'S_ 484 OC-1 TABLE II k l -STANDI G CU-PREMISE SKIS MI THE C-2, C-P-i7 & C-ii ZCUES. • _. • (PSININLLEM PARCEL SIZE: 40,000 SQ. ET., EXCEPTMG SERVICE STATICZIS) CUE SIGN PER PAR , EST IARGE SHOPPING =RS NAY HAVE SIGHS 800 krk:.0 APART. _ 1 --•- , , 1 I 0.24) • MAX. ad --=RE°A OF-S/6✓ I •- /oo. I/N �'Q°ARE FEET- -1 - -, l •- r- -- - -'o - -j - ' . -I-1tW -f42?x. 32:1 I I . I -.; ' • I —1-11 i• 9 20 _ , • _+• _ KE/ r OF S/GA/ • ( ' 1 IN LINEAL FEET rc l4 j i i ' ' t ' 1 FRONTAGE Of SOT/N L./NEA4 FEET f?'di 1-VI'''''i-5: r. . ,iaci �Q -ginn-y r� L' r fs• S'• i i�l "`'. 1 - 'f �. ir - �.. .4,"0"eTr Cr-o,,,rrd /iv./ -r • mere a. ccnfornring residential -use CC Ps not exist within 150 feet of a pe ird.tbed free-standing crcial identification sign, the height of the sign way be increased by-five feet for each 50 feet of additional. separation CUL& a ar'.fouing residential use. Such incase shall be to a aadmun heig nt of 35 feet. aichway-otiented obarrescial centers which are obscured by an over- pass bridge located within 300 feet of the ocr eercial center are permitted an identi fi cation sign with a nrocirain height of 15 feet acove the height of the bridge paveim_nt. 485 OC-L . TABLE III • • ATT/CHED SINS FOR BUri NOT . IN RESIDENTIAL Disnarrs .. •• • 4** tkl /Id AP, . ACO „ .• 30 . : • : : ' oco , ; • -, : , ; ' , • ' ;' • .413 A AI.r .e) 10 1 I Al • "I• old .When waVold,e-ea excewai Joao ▪ do / ! v s. • 40 pee,arov- cre/cliVrencs/ .5 0.3 ..iqugr.-4 olio/ fje .10 'wail Cv-esr 2,,cd"ft, JrAjner.5.4242/1 ....coed -roc. .2.54,1,-.• . • : Alili A A 4 4 •.; -ARCA Ctr" (44L. IN ..70:241A 4° ca OF CANOPY -4CC WA 41- AOZA • 11 ,14 16 feet for grade level estmhlihments. H fl t-r11--to—flcor dirensicn for upper 0..00r establisturents. Projecting attached sign are prohibited. Projecting Sign shall n•P_an. and include any sign, other then a wall sign, whica is sported by a building or wall, and which projects outdard perpendicular therefwa. • ) • 486 0C-1 • m a . TABLE IV OFF-SIZE ADVEKLTSIIG SIGH (BILLBOARDS) • UT THE C-P-U &C-2 ZICUES PND INDUSTRIAL PAM IL TN'I L ICATZQV (10 AaES OR ZiDF ) - ---- ONr SIGN PER•PARCEL A.?EA O.'".S/GN /N .SQU,-4 RE FE£p SSI Helo•N r OF .SIGN . IN LINEAL ,_i ET .n. NGAQEST 5/MULTANEOUSLY VISIBLE FREE-STANDING 5/GAI /AI LINEAL FEET T . ,6 C ss ,a..r,. G.vur.d _ L•vim/ cVc re a residential use or zone c11-11.s not exist within 150 feet of a petted sign, the height of the sign may be • • increased by five feet for each 50 feet of arir?i banal separation ffiuu a tial use zone. Such increase shall be to a maximum height of 35. feet. ) 487 OC-L