HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1987 133 0406RESOLUTION 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
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 over 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
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.
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 (25X) 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.