HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1987 0415 CC REG ITEM 08B MOORPARK
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THOMAS IF FERGUSON STEVEN KUENY
,,Mayor City Manager
CLINT HARPER,Ph.D. ��� c. , CHERYL J.KANE
Mayor Pro Ter City Attorney
ELOISE BROWN F.J. PATRICK RICHARDS,A.I.C.P.
Councilmember �1. . Director of
JOHN GALLOWAY Community Development
Councilmember o- o R. DENNIS DELZEIT
BERNARDO PEREZ 'o City Engineer
Councilmember 'o Jy JOHN V.GILLESPIE
MAUREEN W.WALL Chief of Police
City Clerk THOMAS P. GENOVESE
City Treasurer
MEMORANDUM•
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: : Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development
DATE: April 15, 1987
SUBJECT: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY SIGN ORDINANCE REGARDING
(1) MODEL TRACT POLE FLAGS
(2) TEMPORARY BUSINESS SIGNS
BACKGROUND
At the January 5, 1987 Planning Commission, Mr. Tom Zanic, Urban West Communities
and Marian Klesling, Griffin Homes requested the Commission to consider an
amendment to the sign ordinance to allow tract pole flags. At that time, the
Commission also directed staff to review the temporary business sign sections of
the existing ordinance. At that time the Commission was concerned with the
number of temporary window signs going up throughout the city.
The Commission reviewed both of these matters at their March 16, 1987 meeting and
made a recommendation to the Council to allow model tract pole flags, with
restrictions noted in resolution PC-87-133 (attached) and to reduce the maximum
allowed temporary business signs from 33% of the window area to 25%.
DISCUSSION
Although the development industry is supportive of the Commissions recommendation
regarding tract pole flags there is some concern regarding the size of the flag.
The Commission discussed the size at length and is recommending a maximum of
six (6) square feet.
Regarding the size or amount of temporary business signs there was no public
testimony and the Commissions recommendation reflects a change from the staff
recommended 15% maximum to the Commissions 25% maximum.
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529-6864
T„he Honorable City Council
Page 2
April 15, 1987
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the Negative Declaration as having been completed in compliance with
state CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance for consideration at its next regular
meeting.
MOORPARK, CALIFORNI#
City Council Meeting
of 1/ /s
ACTION
By
RESOLUTION NO. PC-87-133
A RESOLUTION OF THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL AMENDMENTS TO THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CHAPTER 50 OF TITLE 9 PERTAINING TO
THE SIGN CODE.
WHEREAS , the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark
has directed staff to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
clarifying the Zoning Ordinance with regard to Tract Pole Flags
and Temporary Commercial Window/Wall Signs ; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations were made, and staff
reports and recommendations were submitted; and
WHEREAS , pursuant to the requirements of the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act [Division 13 of the
Public Resources Code of the State (beginning at Section 21000) ] ,
and environmental assessment has been made in accordance with
the City' s adopted Environmental Guidelines and it has been determined
that this amendment to the zoning ordinance qualifies for a Negative
Declaration and the .Negative Declaration will be filed in the office
of the Clerk of the County of Ventura in accordance with the City' s
adopted Environmental Guidelines ; and
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WHEREAS , the Planning Commission has found and determined
that the proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS , this Commission, upon giving the notice required
by the provisions of Article 2 of chapter 4 of Title 7 of the
Government Code (beginning at Section 65855) , did, on the 16th day
of March , 1987 , conduct a public hearing as prescribed by law
in order to consider said amendment to the City' s Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MOORPARK RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION 1. This Commission hereby recommends to the
City. Council that the proposed Sign Code amendments attached to
this resolution as Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference
as though fully set forth at this point and as amended orally
at the public meeting, be adopted.
SECTION 2. A finding is hereby .made that these amendments
to the Moorpark Municipal Code will not have a significant effect
on the environment and that a Negative Declaration has been completed
in compliance with C. E.Q.A. and the State EIR Guidelines issued
thereunder, and that this body has reviewed and considered the infor-
mation contained in the Negative Declaration
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SECTION 3 . The Recording Secretary is instructed to
forward a copy of this resolution to City Council for its attention
in the manner prescribed by law.
SECTION 4 . Said resolution to be presented at the Commission
next regularly scheduled meeting. The action with the foregoing
direction was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Montgomery, Butcher, Wozniak,
Schmidt and Chairman Holland;
NOES : None;
ABSENT: None.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April ,
1987 .
Chairman Douglas Holland
ATTEST:
Acting Secretary
Resolution No.PC-87-133
EXHIBIT "A"
ADD TO: Section 9 . 50 - 040 CLASS OF SIGNS
(C-1) Model Tract Pole Flags
A series of metal poles installed securely in the
ground with a height greater than six (6) feet
which displays a pennant or flag of cloth material
which is suspended only from the upper portion
of the pole to attract attention to the location
of the model sales units within the residential
tract.
DELETE FROM:
Section 9 . 50 - 060 PERMITS
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
conforms 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
ADD TO: Section 9 . 50 - 080 SIGNS PERMITED
" and Section 9 . 50 - 095" - SEE CHART
Temporary Signs - Temproary signs relating to window
and wall area may be permitted up to twenty-five
percent (25%) of the total window or wall elevation;
such signs to be placed in predesignated area(s)
of the window or wall elevation as approved by
the Director of Community Development or his designee.
In no event shall the aggregate area of temporary
signs exceed one hundred fifty (150) feet.
Temporary signs to promote special sales or events
shall be allowed without a permit and shall be
dated upon posting and shall not be displayed for
more than fifteen (15) days . Any sign not displaying
a date shall be removed immediately upon request
by the Code Enforcement Officer. SEE CHART
ADD TO: Section 9 . 50 - 100 CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REMOVAL
(h) Model tract pole flags shall be permitted providing
that a plot plan shall be submitted and approve
which complies with the following requirements :
1. A plot plan shall show the location of all
proposed poles , setbacks , height, spacing
dimensions , number and size.
2 . Location - Permitted only around the perimeter
of the model tract site area and complex and
shall not be permitted to exceed two hundred
(200) feet from the nearest model unit or within
two hundred (200) feet of any occupied residence.
3 . Height: Twenty (20) feet maximum.
4 . Setbacks.: Three (3) feet minimum from property
boundaries .
5 . Spacing: To be determined at the time of review
of the plot plan and approval of the permit.
6. Flag Size: Six (6) square feet maximum.
7 . Flag Number: Maximum of two (2) tract poles
per model unit and one (1) flag per pole.
8 . Time Period: Permitted for one (1) year or
until last unit is first sold, whichever occurs
first, with a one year annual renewal approved by
the Director of Community Development.
9 . Removal Deposit: The applicant shall pay such
application fees and removal fees as the City
Council may adopt by resolution. Such fees
shall be sufficient to cover one-hundred percent
(100%) of all cost to the City in administrating
these sections .
10 . The Community Development Director may modify
these requirements due to a topographic location
hardship.
11. All model tract pole flags shall be well maintained
and kept in good condition (i. e. not tathered/torn) .
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THOMAS C.FERGUSON — - - - - -
Mayor
c� CHERYL J.KANE
CLINT HARPER, Ph.D. �. �,. Attorney
Mayor Pro Tern oP���e City
ELOISE BROWN f�/� PATRICK RICHARDS,A.I.C.P.
Councilmember �41% Director of
JOHN GALLOWAYV174Community Development
Councilmember o- A R.DENNIS DELZEIT
BERNARDO PEREZ o,/9 City Engineer
Councilmember •0 . JOHN V.GILLESPIE
MAUREEN W.WALL Chief of Police
City Clerk THOMAS P.GENOVESE
City Treasurer
MEMORANDUM
TO : The Planning Commission
FROM : Patrick J . Richards , Director of Community Development
DATE : February 26 , 1987 (PC meeting of 3/2/87)
SUB.aECT : PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY SIGN ORDINANCE
(1) Model Tract Pole Flags,
(2) Business (Temporary) Signs
MODEL TRACT POLE FLAGS
Several separate model tract sales locations had installed poles and
banners to attract attention to their respective model sales units
which are prohibited by the existing Sign Ordinance. Code Enforcement
had contacted, and requested removal of this form of prohibited advertising
and these request were complied with on a cooperative effort, by all
developers .
At the January 5 , 1987 Planning Commission hearing, Mr. Tom Zanic,
Urban West Communities representative and Marian Kiesling, Marketing
Director of Griffin Homes requested that the Planning Commission consider
amending the Sign Ordinance, which would permit this form of advertising.
At that time the Commission directed staff to review the matter and
report back with a recommendation.
Staff has researched other jurisdictions Sign Ordinances and found
that they basically do not permit this form of advertising (please
refer to Exhibit "I" for a summary of findings) . Staff has prepared
for the Planning Commissions consideration an amendment which would
permit and set requirements , i. e. plot plan, locations , height, setbacks,
spacing, flag size and number, duration of placement etc. on model
tract sites for the use of these flags if found desirable by the City.
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The Planning Commission
p. 2 - February 26, 1987
BUSINESS (TEMPORARY) SIGNS)
The Planning Commission also directed the staff to review the temporary
business sign sections of the existing ordinance and research its
relationship to other cities sign ordinance. In reviewing the attached
Exhibit "II" , it appears rather conclusively that the City' s existing
temporary sign coverage is more permissive than the majority of other
municipalities shown on the chart.
Staff has drafted the attached amendment which in summary would reduce
the amount of temporary sign area coverage from the present thirty
three (33%) percent to fifteen (15%) percent with a maximum of one
hundred and fifty (150) square feet permitted.
RECOMMENDATION:
1: Recommend to the City Council the approval of the Negative Declaration
regarding this Sign Ordinance amendment.
2 : Recommend to the City Council those amendments to the Sign Ordinance
as proposed by staff or as deemed appropriate by the Commission.
SIGN ORDINANCE - Amen_dment_Proposed
Section 9 . 50 . 040 - CLASS OF SIGNS
Add: (C-1) Model Tract Pole Flags
A series of metal poles installed securely in the ground with
a height greater than six (6) feet which displays a pennant or
flag of cloth material which is suspended only from the upper
portion of the pole to attract attention to the location of
model sales units within the residential tract.
Section 9 . 50 . 100 - CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL
Add: (h) Model tract pole flags shall be permitted providing that
'a plot plan shall be submitted and approve which complies with
the following requirements :
1. A plot plan shall show the location of all proposed
poles , setbacks , height and spacing dimension.
2. Location - Permitted only around the perimeter of the
model tract site area and complex and shall not be permitted
to exceed two (200) feet from the nearest model unit.
3 . Height: Twenty (20) feet maximum.
4 . Setbacks : Three (3) feet minimum from property boundaries .
5 . Spacing: Seventy five (75) feet minimum between pole
locations .
6 . Flag Size: Four (4) square feet maximum.
7 . Flag Number: One (1) flag per pole.
8 . Time Period: Permitted for two (2) years or until last
unit is first sold, whichever occurs first .
9 . Removal Deposit : One-hundred ($100) dollars shall be
submitted for the guarantee of removal.
10 . The Community Development Director may approve
of these requirements due to a topographic location
hardship.
EXHIBIT "I"
POLE SIGNS - BANNERS/FLAGS
EXISTING ORDINANCES OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS
City of Duarte Temporary Signs - are permitted as follows :
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 .
San Dimas Banners , pennants , balloons and special signs erected for the purpose of
advertising special events and special sales may be permitted by the Planning
Division by the issuance of a permit without charge for a period not to exceed
forth-five (45) days . The location of same shall not obstruct the view of
neighboring property. Under special circumstances this period may be extended
through application, review and approval by the Development Plan Review Board
not to exceed an additional forty-five (45) days .
Simi Valley No banners/pennants without a permit , 60 days - twice a year with permit
Camarillo No poles/banners permitted.
Torrance Not permitted except as approved on tract site plans .
Santa Monica No pole signs permitted.
Monrovia Not permitted.
County of Ventura Not permitted, except U. S . flags .
Thousand Oaks Not permitted.
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r"Section 9 . 50 . 060 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, xcept 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 conforms to the provisions of this code, and
signs painted on walls or window of buildings , and change of copy
on legally existing sign structures , dot no require a permit. Permits
shall not be issued for business signs unless a building exists or
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.
*Proposed to be deleted.
"Section 9 . 50 . 080 SIGNS PERMITTED ...
The following charts shall apply as to signs permitted . except
• for Service Stations and Temporary Business which are go-'er.' d 137
Sections 9. 50 . 090 and 9 . 50 . 095 - SEE CHART
CLASS TYPE ZONES PERMPCI"ED MAXIMUM NUMBER I MI.XIMl1M SIZE I MAXIMUM HEIGHT REMARKS
I I
Rosiness Building (Temporary) C ,N/A 33 I.of window area N/A , a)Temporary signs include paper signs in window
and writing on windows
�I:) O W w��1 .r- 1) b)Temporary signs permitted for maximum of 15
��.i-' - �•r C..— days in any 90 day period.
ADD:
"Section 9 . 50 . 095 SIGNS PERMITTED
Temporary Signs - Temporary signs relating to window and wall
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area may be permitted up to fifteen (15) percent of the total window
or wall elevation; such signs to be placed in predesignated area(a)
• of the window or wall elevation as approved by the Director of Community
Development or his designee. In no event shall the aggrigate area
• of temporary signs exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
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• Temporary signs to premote special sales or events shall be
• allowed without a permit and shall be dated upon posting and shall .
not be displayed for more than fifteen (15) days . Any sign not
displaying a date shall be removed immediately upon request by the
Code Enforcement Officer. SEE CHART
a
CLASS TYPE ZONES PERMITTED MAXIMUM NUMBER MAXIMUM SIZE MAXIMUM HEIGHT REMARKS
Business Building(Permnent) C&M A 'In 1/22 sh.ft.for side --
of
v n entrance only. In Signs may not project a)Area for building signs �pated by st,tiptying
N sones'1 s4.ft. for side above the roof tine allowable eq.ft. times width of side containing
of resin entrance only.and min entrance.
Add to chart In other C somas 2 se-ft. b)Signs painted on other than windows included I:
(T�Dtg � C y for aide mf wain entrance in permene„t sign
See Section. and 1 sa.ft. for all otherl allowance. .
9.50.095 -—
sides facing a street. q
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EXHIBIT II
Summary of Business (Temporary) Signs
of other Adopted Ordinances
Permit Max Max
Required No . Size Remarks
Moorpark Yes over N/A 33% of window area. a. Temporary signs included paper signs and writing on
12 sq.ft. Permanent/Temporary. windows
b. Temporary signs permitted for a maximum of 15 days in
Simi Valley Yes 50% of aggregrate any 90 days.
window area permanent/c. Except that temporary signs to be displayed not to
temporary. exceed 15 days in any 6 month period and not to
exceed 125 sq.ft. in area are exempt.
Camarillo No N/A 25% of window area
Torrance No N/A 25% Permanent/Temporary
Santa Monica No N/A 20% Permanent/Temporary
Newport Beach Yes 1 1 sq.ft. per lineal footage
of building frontage not exceed
100 sq.ft.
San Buenaventura Yes N/A 30% permanent/temporary window
coverage, 45 days per calendar
quarter, and no sign for more than
30 consecutive days.
San Dimas Approval 20% Permanent/temporary (not to exceed
requested by Planning - 200 sq.ft. & not to exceed 45 days in any
Department. 12 month period.
Co. of Ventura Yes N/A 1 sq.ft. per wall length
to a maximum of 120 sq.ft.
Thousand Oaks 25% of window area only.
Duarte No N/A 10% of window area - Permanent
40 sq.ft. or 50% of allowed maximum permanent signage.
No temporary sign shall be displayed for longer
than 30 days.
Monrovia No 25% window area. No temporary sign shall be displayed
for longer than 30 days.
CITY OF MOORPARK
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
799 MOORPARK AVENUE
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA 93021
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X NEGATIVE DECLARATION
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
1. Entitlement; SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
2. Applicant; CITY OF MOORPARK.
3. Proposal; To delete part of Section 9.50.060 and 9.50.080 and adding
Section 9.50.095 and modifying section 9.50.090 of the City Zoning Code
relating to signs.
I. Location and Parcel Number(s) :
' City wide
- 5. Responsible Agencies: N/A •
II. STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:
An initial study was conducted by the. Department of Community Development
to evaluate the potential effects of this project upon the environment.
• Based upon the findings contained in the attached initial study it has
been determined that this project could, could not, have a significant
effect upon the environment. .
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.MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION ONLY:
These potentially significant impacts can be satisfactorily mitigated
through adoption of the following identified measures as conditions of
approval.
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MITIGATION MEASURES INCLUDED TO AVOID POTENTIALLY SIGNjFICANT EFFECTS:
( IF APPLICABLE)
NONE
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III. PUBLIC REVIEW:
1. Legal' Notice Method; Direct mailing to property owners within 300
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feet.
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• 2. Document Posting Period; February 16, 1987 - March 2, 1987
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Prepared by: roved by:
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Gary Boettcher 2/13/87
(Name) (Date) (Name) (Date)
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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF DRAFT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
TO CONCERN PARTIES:
The City of Moorpark is currently processing the following land
use permit request. California State Law requires that an evaluation
be conducted to determine if this project could significantly
affect the environment. Based upon an initial review, it has
been found that a significant affect would not occur; therefore,
a Negative Declaration has been prepared.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Entitlement: SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Applicants Name: City of Moorpark
Parcel Size: N/A
Assessors Parcel No. (s) : N/A
Zoning Designation: N/A
General Plan Designation: N/A
Project Location: CITYWIDE
Description of Land Use That Would Result If Permit Is Approved:
N/A
The public review period for the draft Negative Declaration is
from February 13, 1987 to March 2, 1987 . I you have any
questions or comments regarding the project or adequacy of ':the
draft Negative Declaration, please call or write, Community Develop-
ment Department , 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA. 93021,
(805) 529-6864.
Copies of this draft Negative Declaration may be reviewed or
purchased at the above address.
Prepared by:
Gary Boettcher Date: 2/13/87
ORDINANCE NO. 82
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF
VENTURA, AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF MOORPARK ON
SEPTEMBER 21, 1983, BY REPEALING SECTIONS OF
SAID ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE SIGN CODE; AND
ADDING CHAPTER 50 TO TITLE 9 OF SAID CODE,
PERTAINING TO SIGNS - STANDARDS AND PERMITS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Article 24 of Chapter 1 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the County of Ventura, as adopted by the City of Moorpark
on September 21, 1983, is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. That Chapter 50 is hereby added to Title 9 of
the Moorpark Municipal Code, to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 50
SIGNS - STANDARDS AND PERMITS
"Section 9. 50. 010 PURPOSE
"The purpose of this chapter is to provide the means whereby
business enterprises can identify the name, location, and product
sold of such enterprise and property for sale of lease can be so
indicated and located, which at the same time protecting the gen-
eral public from the proliferation of signing that can cause a
deterioration of the character, environment, and economic well
being of the community. By interesting design and landscaping,
the detrimental effects upon the desirable character of the com-
munity, neighboring property, passing traffic, and scenic beauty
shall be reduced to a minimum.
"Section 9. 50. 020 DEFINITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
" (a) Sign - A communication device using words, symbols,
banners or pennants designed to advertise, identify, or convey
information.
" (b) Sign Structure - Any device used for the purpose of.
displaying or supporting signs .
" (c) Sign Area - The area of a sign enclosed by a frame, trim
or outline or the area within a single continous 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.
" (d) Exclusion - The following signs are excluded from the
provisions 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 pro-
erty or building upon which they are located.
" (4) Signs less than 12 square feet in area advertising the
sale or lease of property.
" (5) Construction signs not exceeding 32 square feet in
area relating to or identifying construction projects and displayed
only during the construction period.
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("Section 9. 50. 020 DEFINITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS - continued)
" (6) Traffic directional signs not exceeding eight square
feet in area.
" (7) Bulletin boards or identificaiton signs not exceeding
32 square feet in area on the premises of public, charitable or
religious institutions.
"Section 9. 50. 030 SIGNS PROHIBITED
" (a) Signs confusing traffic such as one that uses the words
"STOP" or "DANGER" or impair the vision of the operator of a motor
vehicle.
" (b) Any off-site advertising except for subdivision directional
signs.
" (c) Portable or trailer mounted signs.
" (d) Signs which flash, scintillate, make sound, move or rotate
except for clocks and time and temperature signs with a maximum area
of 32 square feet.
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" (e) Signs attached to a building where the sign extends above
the roof line or parapet of the building.
" (f) Signs on public property other than government or public
utility signs and signs advertising the sale or lease of government,
public utility, or railroad property.
" (g) Signs on benches.
" (h) Billboards.
"Section 9 . 50 . 040 CLASS OF SIGNS - For purposes of this code
signs are grouped in the following classes:
" (a) Business Class - Signs which advertise the name, location,
activity, product, service, business or institution.
" (b) Real Estate Class - Signs which advertise the sale or lease
of real property.
" (c) Subdivision Directional Class - Signs which provide dir-
ectional 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.
" (d) Government or Public Utility Class - Signs of a govern-
ment agnecy or public utility, including railroad company signs,
as required or authorized by law.
" (e) Political Class - A temporary sign or hand bill erected
for an election.
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* "Section 9 . 50. 050 TYPES OF SIGNS - For purposes of this
code, there are five types of signs.
" (a) Building Signs - Signs attached to a building where the
sign does not extend above the roof line or parapet of the build-
ing, 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.
" (b) Ground Signs - Signs which are free-standing and supported
by poles, columns, uprights or foundation affixed to the ground.
" (c) 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.
" (d) Portable Signs - Portable signs means any sign which is
not permanently affixed to the ground or to a structure and which
can be moved from place to place.
" (e) Monument Signs - Low profile freestanding signs incor-
poration the design and building materials accenting the architect-
ural theme of the buildings on the same property.
"Section 9. 50. 060 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 conforms to the 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 building permit has been issued on the
property. Permits must be signed by the owner or lessee of the pro-
perty. 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.
"Section 9 . 50 . 070 FEES
"Any person applying for a sign permit shall, at the time of
filling application therefore, pay to the Community Development
Department a fee, as established by City Council, to cover inspect-
ion and issuance of the permit.
"Section 9. 50. 080 SIGNS PERMITTED - The follosing charts
shall apply as to signs permitted except for Service Stations
which are governed by Sections 9 . 50 . 090. SEE CHART
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%"Section 9. 50. 090 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 as 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 over all 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 advertis-
ing 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.
"Section 9 . 50. 100 CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL
" (a) All ground signs in excess of 32 square feet and all signs
attached to a buidling 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 excape.
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" (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 manufacture ' s name or trademark, the voltage, amperage and
total wattage, and each such sign shall display the Underwriters
Laboratory (UL) label.
" (d) The Planning Director may authorize a low-profile monument
identification sign showing the name of a community, commercial
ceter, or industrial park, provided the over all size of the sign,
including all riders, is not larger than fifty (50) square feet,
with no dimension exceeding ten (10) feet. The number of such
signs shall be limited to not more than two (2) for any particular
residential community, commercial center, or industrial park.
" (e) Every sign and sign structure shall be maintained in
proper repair and a proper state of preservation. Upon a written
notice from the Building and Safety or Community Development Depart-
ment, the necessary maintenance, or alterations, or repairs shall
be made within twenty (20) days after the date of such notice.
" (f) All signs and sign structures shall be kept free of any
unauthorized material on signs not approved by an official permit;
and the area beneath and about the base shall be kept free of weeds
and rubbish.
"g) Signs pertaining to enterprises or occupants which are
no longer using the premises to which the sign relates shall be
painted out, obliterated, or removed from the premises within
thirty (30) days after the associated enterprise or occupant has
vacated the premises.
"Section 9 . 50. 200 ' ABATEMENT
" (a) All signs and sign structures rendered nonconforming by
virtue of this chapter shall be amortized and removed or otherwise
made to conform by December 31, 1994, except as noted below.
" (b) The Chief of Police shall summarily require the immed-
iate correction of a sign which is deemed a traffic hazard and
may correct such conditions if the owner thereof does not do so.
" (c) Illegal signs in public right of way, flashing signs and
portable or trailer mounted signs shall be removed or otherwise
made to conform within 30 days of being duly notified as to the
violation.
" (d) A nonconforming sign shall not be altered, reconstructed
or moved nor shall there be a change in copy as a result of a change
in the business without complying in all respects with this chapter.
No additional signs or expansion of existing signs which would render
the total amount of sign area nonconforming, or further nonconforming,
shall be permitted.
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J SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall become effective
thirty (30) days after its passage and adoption.
SECTION 4. The City clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this ordinance; shall enter the same in the book of original
ordinances of said City; shall make a minute of the passage and adoption
thereof in the records of the proceedings - of the City. Council at which
the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after
the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published once in
the Moorpark News, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, as defined
in Section 6008 of the Government Code, for the City of Moorpark, and
which is hereby designated for that purpose.
SECTION 5. Severability - If any section, subsection,
sentence, clause,, phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not ,affect the validity of the remining portions of this Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of 'Moorpark hereby declares that it
would have passed and adopted this Ordinance and each and all provisions
thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions
may be declared invalid.
PASSED AND ADOPTED the 3rd day of November, 1986
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California
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STATE_OF ;CALIFORNIA - - .) _ _. - ---- --- • -
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) SS.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Inez. Br son '
Y Cit , C e of the City of
Moorpark, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 82 was adopted by the City Council of the City
of Moorpark at an adjourned regular meeting thereof, held on the
3rd day of November , 19 86 , and that the same was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Mayor Ferguson, Councilmembers Woolard, Prieto, Yancy-Sutton
and Hartley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this
3rd day of November , 19 86 .
fity Czlerk
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CLASS TYPE ZONES 1'fllM pl"1•EN MAXIMUM N11MIRHlt MAXIMUM 512E nlnxMum ...Aunt
Business Ground AC, C h M One per each 30O fr. of , 1/2 sq• ft. for ea. fl.of in AG h C-0-10 ft., it M Interior lighting not
sireel frontage, or par-' Int frontage-with s at- tooes 20 rt.. itt other C permitted in CO. AG:utd H
lion thereof, n AC h co of 50� zones s 20 ft. plus 1 ft. zones.
U. I.,M zones 100 sq. for each ft. of set hack
ft,. In other C Zones loll with a maximum of 30 ft.
ti. sq,ft. plus 2 sq.ft. for•
each it.
of set hack with
a of 200 sq.ft..
In CO 1/2 sq.ft. for side
Business Building (Permanent) C h M N/A of main entrance only. in Signs may not project a) Area for building signs computed by multiplying
H zones 1 sq.ft. for side above the roof line allowable sq. ft. times width of side containing
of main entrance only, and main entrance.
in other C zones 2 sq.ft. b)Signs painted on other than windows included i.
for side of main entrance in permanent sign
and 1 sq.ft, for all other allowance.
sides facing a street. •
Business Building (Temporary) C N/A 33%of window area N/A • a) Temporary signs include paper signs in window:
and writing on windows
b) Temporary signs permitted for maximum of 15
days in any 90 day period.
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Business Wind C N/A N/A., N/A a) Subject to approval by the Director of Common
ty Development.
b) Maximum time allowed is 15 days in any 6 montl
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Produce Srand sq. ft. 12 ft. Real Estate sale or lease signs less than 12 sq. •
Business 2 32
f[_ in area exempt from code.
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Real Estate Sale or Lease Any zone 1 per street frontage Single-family homes and R zones-6 ft.
vacant.property. 12 sq.ft C h M zones-12 ft.
in C S N zones same as
for business signs.
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a)Nest be within 400 ft. of an intersection and
Real Estate Subdivision Unimproved property in 3 per project 32 sq.ft. 10 feet above viewpoint must be where a change of direction is required
Directional R, C S H zones of grade b)Cash bond of E100 for each sign required to
(Off-site) (Allowed for sub-
divisions located in guarantee removal.
Moorpark only). c)Signs sold.[ for two yearsor until last uni
1 first sold. whichever occurs first.
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CLASS TYPE /0)01'S t'ERMI'ITCO MAXIMUM NIMI1ER MA%II1lIM SlYf MAXIMUM HEIGHT RtOIARRS
Real Estate Tract_ (On-silo) Any% 2 60 sq. ft. 20 ft. a)Cash bond of $100 to guarantee removal.
h)Signs permitted for two years or until last unit
first. sold, whichever occurs first.
Real Estate tfy� Identification Any Conn 2 por street.entrance 12 sq. ft. each N/A
on block wall r
Political Any zone except open No limit AG&R zones- 32 sq. ft. AG S R zones
a)Not within 100 ft. of a polling plane.
space 10 ft., allotbor-same as
All other z - same as business signs.
business signs
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