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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG RPTS 1986 0723 PC REGMOORPARK JAMES D. WEAK STEVEN KUENY Mayor _ -HOMAS C. FERGUSON City Manager Mayor Pro Tern CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney ALBERT PRIETO o RICHARD MORTON Councllmember Director of DANNY A. WOOLARD Community Councilmember Development LETA YANCYSUTTON R. DENNIS DELZEIT Councilmember City Engineer DORIS D. BANKUS JOHN V. GILLESPIE City Clerk Chief of Police THOMAS P.GENOVESE A G E N D A City Treasurer MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, July 23, 1986 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Development Plan Permit No. DP -337 (Dennis Kraft) Construction of a 22,233 square foot industrial facility on a 45,000 square foot industrial facility of a 46,800 square foot site. Located on Gabbert Road between Poind- exter Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue. Approval of Resolution No. PC -86 -102 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Perm Temporary Produce Stands Subject to Conditions Use Recommended for continuation. B. Proposed Amendment to Article 47 Home Occupatio deleting the existing definition and adopting a Recommended for continuation. 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 I'. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) C. Devel AGENDA - PLANNING COMMISSION p. 2 - July 23, 1986 mit Nos. DP- 338 -347 & 349 -353 DP -338 - 10,400 sq.ft. DP -339 - 12,240 sq.ft. DP -340 - 12,240 sq.ft. DP -341 - 10,614 sq.ft. DP -342 - 10,614 sq.ft. DP -343 - 12,240 sq.ft. DP -344 - 10,800 sq.ft. DP -345 - 5,000 sq.ft. DP -346 - 5,000 sq.ft. DP -347 - 5,246 sq.ft. DP -349 - 5,246 sq.ft. DP -350 - 15,372 sq.ft. DP -351 - 30,701 sq.ft. DP -352 - 30,701 sq.ft. DP -353 - 14,635 sq.ft. Applicant: Annotti Associates Proposal: To construct industrial /manufacturing buildings as listed in the above entitlement. Location: On Goldman Avenue between Maureen Lane and Shasta Avenue. Assessor Parcel No.: 511 -07 -42 D. Proposed Noise Element to the General Plan The proposed element would establish policies and procedures to alleviate problems of excessive noise and thus have a positive effect upon the environment. Continued from July 9, 1986. F. Sign Code To consider the adoption and its recommendation of the Revised County Sign Code. Continued from July 9, 1986. 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS A. Sub - Committee Report - Re: B. Sub - Committee Report - Re: 8. STAFF COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT HILLSIDE GRADING ORDINANCE INDUSTRIAL IMPACT MOORPARK flav d, At3 JAMES D. WEAK STEVEN KUENY Mayor r..fOMAS C. FERGUSON sI. City Manager CHERYL J. KANE Mayor Pro Tem «a�) City Attorney ALBERT PRIETO .I1I'���� Councllmamber �j��"�+� RICHARD MORTON�� \� Director of DANNY A.WOOLARD 'C ��` Community Councllmamber Development LETA YANCY.SUTTON R. DENNIS DELZEIT Councllmamber City Engineer DORIS D. BANKUS JOHN V. GILLESPIE City Clerk Chief of Police THOMAS P. GENOVESE STAFF REPORT TO: City Treasurer MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting of July 23, 1986 7 : 00 p.m. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE Proposal: a) Allow Temporary Produce Stands by requiring a Conditional Use Permit in (8) existing zones. b) By deleting the existing Home Occupation Definition and Adopting a Home Occupation Ordinance . Continued from July 9, 1986 Due to the recent absence of the City' s Code Enforcement Officer no further work has been completed on the above ordinance amend- ments . It is again suggested that these items be continued to a future meeting. An appropriate date will be discussed at the Commissions July 23, 1986 meeting. MR/crl 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529-6864 Oen) 'f/ <. 0(,oj : ' J. J. VAN HOUTEN & ASSOCIATES, Inc. es ' +� 1260 EAST KATELLA AVENUE.ANAHEIM.CALIFORNIA 92805 17141 635-9520 JOHN J.VAN HOUTEN,PE. Principal DAVID L.WIELAND,Senior Engineer July 10 , 1986 Project File 1604-85/NE4 • CITY OF MOORPARK Planning Department 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Attention : Mr. Richard Morton Subject: Transmittal of Noise Ordinance Considerations and Conditions of Approval Prepared for the Implementa- tion of the Noise Element Gentlemen : We have added an "Implementation" paragraph to each Policy as requested by the Planning Commission. Please insert this new section into the Element document. In addition, attached please find the following items which have been prepared to provide a basis for implementing the Noise Ele- ment policies: 1 . Conditions of Approval for New Residential Developments within the CNEL of 60 dB Contours for the Projected Tranportation Sources of Noise in the City of Moorpark. 2 . Conditions of Approval for New Residential Developments in Proximity to Existing Commercial/Industrial Operations. 3. Conditions of Approval for New Commercial/Industrial Opera- tions in Proximity to Existing or Proposed Residential Areas. 4 . Elements of a Noise Ordinance (includes a copy of the Orange County Noise Ordinance). - RECEIVED 1 JUL 1 41986 CRY OF MOORPARK , CITY OF MOORPARK PROJECT FILE 1604-85/NE4 We will be pleased to provide additional information and/or clar- ification of these documents as needed. Very truly yours, J. J. VAN HOUTEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. n J. an en, P. E. 'o ' nsul ting •gineer in Acoustics JJVH/rrp 2 J. J. VAN HOUTEN & ASSOCIATES, Inc. .. c9 , (P) MOORPARK �._ JAMES D. WEAK —. STEVEN KUENY Mayor City Manager ' AAS C. FERGUSON :� �/I'� • CHERYL J. KANE Mayor Pro Tern / City Attorney ALBERT PRIETO 016211%.,, RIRICHARD MORTON Councllmember v'`: Director of DANNY A. WOOLARD `����♦, Community Councilmember Development LETA YANCY-SUTTON �'��' R. DENNIS DELZEIT Councllmember City Engineer DORIS D. BANKUS JOHN V. GILLESPIE City Clerk MEMORANDUIV1 Chief of Police THOMAS P. GENOVESE City Treasurer T O : The Planning Commission F'R OIVI : Richard Morton, Director of Community Development I=70AT E : 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. 99 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805)529-6864 y . • • 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 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, all 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. THE PLANNING COMMISSION p. 4 - July 10, 1986 SUBJECT: PROPOSED SIGN COE Exhibit "I" is the proposed new Sign Code. • cc: SIGN CODE /crl • SIGN CODE p. 1 of 6 • 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. ti 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 6 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. 6. Signs on public property other than government or public utility signs and those other specifically authorized by the City Council. SIGN CATEGORIES Classes 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. e 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 6 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 6 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 governed by 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. S of 6 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 eight (8) square feet. f. No portable signs are permitted. 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. 6 of 6 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. All signs 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 which shall be abated within 30 days of notice thereof: ' 1.. Signs in the public right-of-way except for government and utility company signs. 2. Off-site signs except for subdivision directional signs & billboards. 3. Signs confusing traffic - (the Chief of Police shall summarily require the immediate correction of a sign which he may deem a traffic hazard). b. All signs and sign structures made non-conforming by the provisions of this code may remain except in the following cases: 1. Billboards shall be abated within five (5) years of adoption of this code. 2. Prior to a permit being issued for any additional sign(s) on the subject property or buildiug thereon. 3. A change of copy on a non-conforming sign. CLASS 'YPE ZONES PERMITTED MAXIMUM NUMBER _ M/,XII IIZE MAXIMUM HEIGHT REMARKS Business Ground AG, C & M One per each 300 ft. of j 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 AG R 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. pius 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 entrance only, in Signs may not project a) Area for building signs computed by multiplyi M zones 1 sq. ft. for side above the roof line allowable sq. ft. times width of side containin of entrance only, and in main entrance. other C zones 2 sq. ft. b) Signs painted on other than windows includec k 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) Tempos signs ry gn include paper signs in windo and writing on windows b) Temporary signs permitted for maximum of 15 days in any 90 day period. = Q • Business Wind C N/A N/A N/A a) Subject to ap proval pproval by the Director of Comm ty Development. b) Maximum time allowed is 15 days in any 6 moi 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 I per street frontage Single-family homes-6 eq. R zones-6 ft. ft. Vacant property 12 C & M zones-12 ft. sq. ft., in C & M zones same as for business signs. a) Must 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 require Directional R, C & M zones of grade b) Cash bond of $100 for each sign required to (0ff-site) (Allowed for sub- guarantee removal. divisions located in c) Signs permitted for two years or until last u, Moorpark only). first sold. whichever occurs first. _ • CLASS TYPE ZONESPERMFO MAXIMUM NUMBER MAXIMUM SIZE MAXIMUM HEIGHT REMARKS Real Estate Tract (On-iita) Any Zone 2 60 sq. ft. 20 ft. removal. a) Cash bond of $100 to guarantee 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 & I 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. - : • • • • • • • • % • ( - SIGN SIGN REQUIREMENTS Sb,o v Sc.c. -Sf9•g - PURPOSE - The purpose of and the aesthetics of the visual environment �� i o promote traffic safety regulation of all signs ronment of � through the rights=of-way. Regulations contained herein are the least 'burd nsoe et-re ulations to carry out the above stated purpose. g eSd ono Sec. &140-l- .- DEFINITIONS Advertising Sion - A sign which calls attention to, products, for sale or hire, or which otherwise contains a commercial message. services Attached Sin - 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 Sion - Any sign which serves solely to designate entrances or exits, or the location or direction of any on-site area. Freestanding Si n - 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 Sion - 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 o?f any building or structure other than a structure erected solely for the purpose of supporting a sign . Political Sign - A temporaorry . excluding leased space on the face of permanent, legal,andbill erected P off advertising-siterior to n signs (billboards) , • ProjectiuSign - An attached sign which projects outward e at an angle from. a wall or building face. P rpendicularly or • 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 =-----------solicixatioa,- ncluding._anq__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. Sec. .8448'3,2 - PERMIT RE hREMENTS - To ensure compliance with the regulations ( E• " contained in this , a Zoning Clearance is required for each nonexempted sign to be erected or maintained, except as required elsewhere in this Aplutpirele-.04744 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. -, Sec. EXEMPTED SIGNS - Except as otherwise specified in this Ltike 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 AvE ia: -- 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 OC-3 • 3 (4) The sign is displayed during construction only; and 1°f (5) The sign does not exceed six feet in height if freestanding. O `` 1. j. On-site real estate "for sale" or "for lease" signs _perta ng :to - property displayed within a window, subject -to Sec. -8.11.0=6:1 . 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. Sec. v8}}0-i, - 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; • d. Banners, pennants, flags �fG G y:J g (except as permitted by Sec. 8-1lO-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. 44 O i; 9-,/4) ` // 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 interfer: with the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe, oc will obstruct any stairway, door, ventilator or window; . i. Projecting signs, unless suspended from a canopy in accordance with G. L- Sec. 8110-6.2, or attached to a service station canopy roof in accordance �✓ � / with Sec. 8110-6.9. 1; ---( • 8-1 98 OC-3 r j. Roof signs; k. Any sign or sign structure which is • a hazard to health or safety by reason of design,l inadequatermaintenancey unsafesor 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 Git 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 ermanently incorporated into a sign structure as permitted by this;&t41e _LA 9 a•060 VVV - yf 0•a zoo • / Sec. GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS - Section 08348.4.4 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. w. G The latter section also contains more detailed standards and regulations /• /c/.6 76 applicable to tract signs. • - i 8-1 99 OC-3 • 9 / 4, 06O. Sec. 1 - Sign Standards • \. .OPEN SPACE. AGRICULTURAL •AND R-ZONES ON - SITE OFF - SITE ATTACHED I FREESTANDING FREESTANDING SIGN REAL TRACT TYPE IDENTIFICATION ESTATE (a ) (b ) MAXIMUM NUMBER 1 1 1 1 ' PER LOT - PERPERMITTED LESSER OF LESSER OF 12 (SQUARE FEET) 20 ORTT TT 25 OR (c) 120 MAXIMUM HOT 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) ( f) ( a ) (e ) MAXIMUM • NUMBER NO LIMIT 19) • 1 1. IRRESPECTIVE OF TYPE PER LOT , PERMITTED (h) 120 GREATER OF 10 12 SEE SEC. AREA OR ; MAX. 200 (c). 8110-6.7.5 (SQUARE FEET) MAXIMUM LESSER OF 25 OR • HEIGHT (i) HEIGHT OF HIGHEST 16 25 16 ( FEET) BUILDING ON SITE MAXIMUM 25 LENGTH (d) 25 25 0) 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.I-1-43-6:-7. (f) Permitted on vacant property in C-P-1) and M-zones only; see also Sec. 8 8-6,-1-2. (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; - .cimum 120 square feet, regardless of the number of signs. • Sign may not extend above the eaves of a gable roof. nor more than two feet above the face of the canopy T_.= 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 • 4./0. 06 o. dc- Sec. 8 c3-- Location q. /O , cc.G, . i Sec. 6110 5.2 l - Signs are subject to the structural setbacks set forth in f� - , except that on-site freestanding signs three feet or less --'-� 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. /0.c6c. .1. � Sec. 841-0-5.2.2 - No sign shall be erected within the traffic safety sight area unless such sign, in compliance with the provisions of this Aricle, i''.' L t is -less 'than two feet or more than eight feet above curb grade, and no part of its means of support has a single or combined horizontal cross section exceeding eighteen inches. _. Sec. 8110 5.3 - Maintenance - Every sign as permitted by. this..Artid7.e shall be maintained in good condition. The 111.4m-fflft Directort 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. Sec. 8r'iv- - Public Rights-of-Way ., / Sec. - Installation of any sign within a City' right-of-way requires an Encroachment Permit issued by . I ca g10.. . rr Sec. 8.1 •O-3-•:4.2 - Na existing tree shall be trimmed, pruned or removed from 3 a City right-of-way to increase the visibility of any sign, unless such work is first approved by the �. .> ( . f / 6 Sec. 811.8 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. - 851 p . . • Sec.' 8x10 6 - SPECIFIC REGULATIONS BY TYPE OF SIGN - ,/p Sec. 834 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.. Sec. 8"�-4-2 - 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. , /0 • Sec. 81-10=6.3 - Clocks. and Thermometers - Time and temperature devices shall . - -nave a maximum area• of 24 square feet. 8-1 '101 OC-4 -?. /.. .(,- 7_ • y Sec. g-4.e-{ 4 - Display Structures for Pedestrian Viewing - Such structures arc (• allowed subject to conditions stated in a. CUP or PD Permit in all commercial (:4.1 zones, and may include enclosed display la products sold or bu advertising stands which may or may not serve fother functional purposes, suchype as 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 \ accordance with Sec. sign area otherwise permitted for the 1 and may be allowed in addition to ` / c. Lighting - Illumination of pedestrian sign display structures. such as kiosks may be by indirect or diffused light only. . / D Sec. 8-1 - 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 least ten inches on center. Sign illumination shall not result in glare being .., directed toward surrounding properties. • % • . ,c: Sec. &4O 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. &41-O=t-'7 - Freestanding Off-Site Advertising Signs - Such signs are (7 permitted only with the granting of a Pi-anekng-Djre-c Conditional Use Permit • in accordance wit- h�Art-icle 11, and are subject to the following regulations and standards in addition to those listed in Sec. .81-1©-5-..1: Sec. 84-1.e-6;7:r -. 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. Sec. 8.}.}0-6. 7.2 - Only uni-pole design is permitted for such signs up to 72 square feet in area, and encouraged for all other signs. (A1. 19 z7zn- S/7 -) Sec. $-110-G. 7.3 - Any such sign shall be located at least 500 feet from any other freestanding off-site sign, at least 500 feet from a freeway interchange, at least 50 feet from the exterior boundaries of a service sta +.on site and at least six feet from any other structure. Such sign may not extend beyond the boundaries of the lot on which it is located. (J1.-912D.3 7-3O-5/-7-J g5-) Sec. 84-19Lq The back of such sign, if not used for advertising copy, shall be screened if visible from any public right-of-way. - ' ,_ r " 8-1 102 OC-3 • • • . • • • /d'•o 70,7.3 • Sec. gm 6.7.5 - Maximum sign size allowed shall be based on the following: • Speed Limit Sign Size No. Lanes '(in m h) (in s uare feet) 0-4 35 or less 0-4 Greater than 35 0-72 0-3 5. or more 55 75 0-375 • a. The number of lanes shall be measured on the side of the road from which the sign is designed to be read. / . �o _ C- Sec. •6 - In addition to the permit standards of iy �` the following design criteria shall be considered in the reviewing of all Conditional Use Permit applications: tenon „3.. - ”51- a. Sign structures shall be of the most modern design and aesthetically dt7k7 ,..Z b. The number of light fixtures shall be kept to.- a minimum and integrated into the design of the structure. c. On developed sites, landscaping shall be used to enhance the appearance of the sign, and to the extent possible, to allow the sign to blend with the remainder of the site. ` . d. The use of planter boxes to improve the appearance of the sign base, and trees to mask the unused side of a single-faced sign, are encouraged. e. Sign poles and other non-copy le ments/, visually with the color(s) and texture(s)llof be the ma de background, 1 0• including ncluding any buildings. /U• ' / '1 ,p • Sec. 8110 6..7.7 - Noncommercial messages are permitted on freestanding, 4( , doff-site advertising signs in accordance with all requirements of Sec. 0444).677- and Sec. 8 -1. y , /0 • C 6 a. i Sec. 8�6-6-$��-�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 ''i.v. 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. Sec. 8 0-6-.-8; 1 - Political Signs on Private Property - No tem ora political sign shall exceed sixteen square feet in area. The aggregate p ry area of all temporary . signs placed or maintained on any lot i none ownership shall not exceed eighty square feet. - 8-1 . 103 OC-3 • • • �7. / 70,S1.a Sec. --Q„ 8f2 political Sign Registration - In order to keep track of the placement of temporary political signs to assure removal subsequent to an Cady 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. 70. ,f.2 Sec. g-144-,..Sr1 - 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 nRD 3730-5/ 65.) Sec. 811O-•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 roposition is involved, the authorized agent of the group or organization ponsoring 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. (,AH clnn 4734 5/7 g ) 4--- Sec. 8140-G.9 - Service Station Signs - On-site service station _signs are permitted in accordance with the following regulations: /G27 Sec. 8.1-10 6.9:-- - 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 . • f • • / O. 0 -70 • �. � Sec. 41l0.6 - Overall Area Limit - The maximum total area for all signs on a service station site is 300 square feet. / U, G70, r. i Sec. 8 IO-6 9, z - Numerical Limit - There is no limit on the number .of signs on a service station site, except that poster boards are limited to two; . -7c.', L/ ' 9,/o • Sec. 8110-6.9. 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. • Sec. 8110 6. 10 - 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. • / V / , Sec. 8110 6. 11 - .Temporary Signs - are Permitted as follows: -i /0 Sec. &l10-6_ 11 . i 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. 8444 - 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 cosh 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 t c.. , /0 , 7C- . i�- ( Sec. 2„- -o lc - Off-Site Tract Signs - Such signs are property, permittedal on agriculturally zoned p p y, on vacant residentially or industrially zoned C 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 •G:A=4 Scenic Highway g y,nn the VPn�'11r� r„s� c •- -� - ,^� - nt O fihe General_ ^i i Halo or is a 5cat z_dPCjgn d—Scenic—Ht hwa dr"i-f"th proposed g lion is within a "Scenic Corridor adopted- by_ theB:oa� Supervisors": �1. /v . G / . Sec. 4 -61 - 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. lU _ Sec. 81-1-4-&-12 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. • /0 / = Sec. 84-Fe 6. 13 - Window Signs - Shall not exceed 25 percent of the window area. Exterior window signs are prohibited. /G. - Sec. 8110 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 obligat"ion 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. �j. Sec. - NONCONFORMING SIGNS / Sec. 8.1111--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 `;.me such change becomes effective. => / 62 . . - Sec. 8410 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. -- i 8-1 106 OC-3 l' /b . U90.3 Sec. 440-6-73 Amortization - All signs rendered nonconforming by the provisions of this Article shall be altered, removed or otherwise made to comply with the mp y 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. 8tIO-674- 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. /O D Sec. A»n-8.5 /_ Kanner 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 • Sec -O►-\ARIANCES "/ . 10 l U 1 ®, Ea . Application � i 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 f i l ed--_w i th._.a_. s i.gn pemTrt-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 7/ shall state the grounds for the variance . O . b. Grounds • Before a variance may .be granted, both of the follow- ing shall be shown : &) 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 . . 2 . That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to the properties or improvements in C - the vicinity . ,o o (� � , c . Hearing A hearing on me variance application shall be held by the planning Commission. 5 • • • • • • 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 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, or in 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: Zi/6/; Title: Administrative Secretary • . ° • v Proof of Publication In the matter of This spare is t,.r the County Clerk S Filing Slain'. I I ( ,tous Business Nance Staternr•nl Ni) 1 `.-5 -Iblr\_ C../ Ott\V- 1 STATE OF CALIF Okra.A 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 genera. circulation by the Superior Court of the County of 4entura. Stet,- of California.under the date of Apr:2i. 1981 .t ..`NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be Case number SP49672, that the nonce. of which the an- held before the PlinningConunission of the City of Moorpark Hexed is a printed copy {set in type not smatter than California on'Wednesday. the 9th day of July, 1986, begin- ning at-the bourrof 7:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers in the nonpareil), has been published in eacn regular anc en City Hall of saidvCity, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, • tire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement Moorpark, California 93021 for the purpose of consideration I of the proposed project hereinbelow described. thereof on the following dates,to-wit. I • NOTICE•IS HEREBY.FURTHER GIVEN,that,pursuant i I to California State law,-an evaluation has been conducted to j determine if the proposed project could significantly affect ' the environment, and that, based upon an initial review, it - a S has been found that • significant affect would not occur; --._ therefore a Negative Declaration has been completed in�( com- pliance with the State CEQA Guidelines issued thereunder. IJ all in the year 19 -- • Applicant�a y of Code Moorpark '�, I certify (or declare under Proposal:To consider the adoption and its recommendations i penalty of perjury that the of a revised Sign Code. foregoing is true and correct. Location City-wide NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE If you challenge.the proposed.action in Court,you may be Date t Moorpark; litornia, ^ limited to raisingon]y those issues you yr someone Apse car this �diy ofi A h4 19 at the public hearing described in this notice,or in 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 L-\kiktad �hk� Q at the City.Hall, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark. Califor- nia,93021;Phone:(805)529-6864. Signature DATED:June 23.1986. Celia LaFleur. M OO R PA R K NEWS . Administrative Secretary 724D Moorpark Ave. P.O. Box 775 Moorpark.CA 93021 i City of Moorpark . •