HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1987 0805 CC REG ITEM 11ECLINT HARPER, Ph.D.
Mayor
ELOISE BROWN
Mayor Pro Tern
THOMAS C. FERGUSON
Councilmember
JOHN GALLOWAY
Councilmember
JOHN PATRICK LANE
Councilmember
MAUREEN W. WALL
City Clerk
MOORPARK
ITEM
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development
DATE: July 30, 1987
STEVEN KUENY
City Manager
CHERYLJ.KANE
City Attorney
PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P.
Director of
Community Development
R. DENNIS DELZEIT
City Engineer
JOHN V. GILLESPIE
Chief of Police
THOMAS P. GENOVESE
City Treasurer
SUBJECT: APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION - MASH ASSOCIATES (PD -966)
BACKGROUND
The Mash Associates neighborhood shopping Center, was approved by the
City Council on January 20, 1986. The subject center is located at the
southeast corner of Moorpark Road and Los Angeles Avenue.
The project was approved with conditions as specified under Resolution
No. 86 -266 (see attachment). Condition No. 18 required that "all signs
are subject to the Moorpark Zoning Ordinance, Article 24..." At the
time Article 24 existed, only the size and location of signs were
considered.
On November 3, 1986 the City adopted Ordinance No. 82 (see attached),
which repealed all of Article 24 of the Zoning Code and replaced it
with new text.
Section 9.50.060 Permits currently requires that, "when an
gn
architecturally desied 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."
DISCUSSION
Inasmuch as Article 24 has been replaced by Ordinance 82, a sign
program for this neighborhood shopping center needs to be approved by
the City.
The question of color is currently mute in the existing sign
regulations and therefore has come under question regarding this
center. The applicant desires rio limitation on color use for "national
chain" stores. Staff's desire is to limit the number of colors and the
selection to compliment the natural colors used in the architecture of
the building and still allow for a contrast.
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, Califonnia 93021 (805) 529 -6864
The Honorable City Council
July 30, 1987
Page 2
Staff has requested the use of red channel letters on the white stucco
portion of the building; ivory channel letters on the first floor of
the woodsided building and for the second floor cabinet signs having an
ivory background and dark brown letters. Letter styles to be common
with the exception of "national chains" using their own letter style,
but standard center colors. Also, staff is agreeable to all the uses
of a national logo sign, but the letters to follow the standard for the
center.
RECOMMENDATION
Determine the appropriateness of the Director's decision and either
uphold, modify or deny the appeal.
Attachments: Resolution No. 86 -266
Ordinance No. 82
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of 198
ACTION: _
By
RESOLU'T'ION NO. 86- 266
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. PD -966, ON APPLICATION
OF MASH ASSOCIATES.
WHEREAS, at duly noticed public hearings on October 10, October 24,
and November 14, 1985, the Moorpark Planning Commission considered the
application filed by Mash Associates requesting approval to construct a neighbor-
hood shopping center containing 55,280 square feet of retail and office space, lo-
cated southeast of the intersection of Moorpark Road and Los Angeles Avenue; and
WHEREAS, after careful consideration, the Planning Commission reached
its decision in the matter and adopted its Resolution No. PD- 85 -68, recommending
approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and conditional approval of
Planned Development No. PD -966; and
WHEREAS, public notice having been given in time, form and manner as
required by law, the City Council of the City of Moorpark has duly considered
said Planned Development No. PD -966, has received testimony regarding said
project, and has reached its decision; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after careful review and consideration of the
information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, has found that this
project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and has approved
the Mitigated Negative Declaration;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council adopts the findings contained in the staff
report dated October 10, 1985, which report is incorporated herein by reference
as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby conditionally approves Planned
Development Permit No. PD -966, subject to compliance with all the conditions
attached hereto, and does hereby find, determine and resolve that violation of
any of said conditions shall be grounds for revocation of said permit
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 1986.
M or of the City of Moorpark,
California
Citv Clerk
(SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) SS.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, DORIS D. BANKUS , City Clerk of the City of Moorpark,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 86 -265
was adopted by the City Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular
meeting thereof held on the 20th day of January ) 19 86
and that the same was adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Prieto, Ferguson,
Woolard and Mayor Weak;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: None.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 20th day of
January , 19 86
Z��-16J
City C erk
(SEAL)
CONDITIONS FOR: PD -966 APPLICANT: Masli Associates
DATE: January 20, 1986 PAGE: 1
PLANNING DIVISION CONDITIONS:
1. That the permit is granted for the land and project as shown on plot plans
and elevations labeled Exhibits "A" and "B ", except or unless indicated
otherwise herein.
2. That the development is subject to all applicable regulations of the C -P -D
Zone and all agencies of the State, Ventura County, the City .of Moorpark
and any other governmental entities.
3. The location and design of all buildings, fences, signs, roadways, parking
areas, landscaping and other facilities or features shall be as shown on the
plot plans and elevations labeled Exhibit Nos. A and B, except or unless
indicated otherwise herein.
4. That unless the use is inaugurated not later than two years after the date
this permit is granted, this permit shall automatically expire on that date.
The Director of Community Development may, at his discretion, grant one
additional one -year extension for use inauguration if there have been no
changes in the adjacent areas, and if permittee has worked diligently toward
inauguration of use during the initial two -year period.
5. That any minor ,changes. may be approved by the Director of Community
Development upon the filing of a Minor Modification application, but any
major changes shall require the filing of a Major Modification application to
be considered by the City Council. The Director of Community Development
may approve as a Minor Modification an increase in size to Building
One so long as the required additional parking has been complied with.
6. That all facilities and uses other than those specifically requested in the
application are prohibited unless a modification application has been approved
by the Director of Community Development.
7. That the design, maintenance and operation of the permit area and facilities
thereon shall comply with all applicable requirements and enactments of
Federal, State, County and City authorities, and all such requirements and
and enactments shall, by reference, become conditions of this permit.
8. That if any of the conditions or limitations of this Planned Development
Permit are held to be invalid, that holding shall not invalidate any of the
remaining conditions or limitations set forth.
9. That prior to construction of each building, a Zoning Clearance shall be
obtained from the Planning Division of the City, and a Building Permit shall
be obtained -from the Building and Safety Division of the City. A separate
Zoning Clearange shall' be obtained prior to occupancy of individual lease_
units within the shopping center. - - _
CONDITIONS FOR: PD -966
DATE: January 20, 1986
APPLICANT: Mash Associates
PAGE: 2
10. That a landscaping and planting plan (three sets), together with specifica-
tions and a maintenance program prepared by a State licensed Landscape
Architect, in accordance with County Guidelines for Landscape Plan Check,
shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval. The applicant
shall bear the total cost of such review and of final installation inspection.
The landscaping and planting plan shall be accompanied by a fee of $200.00.
All landscaping and planting shall be completed and approved or bonded for,
prior to the inauguration of use of this permit. Such landscaping plans
shall comply with the following requirements:
a. Landscaping along streets and at intersections shall not impair sight
distance. Low -lying shrubbery should be planted around intersections
so that a seated driver does not have to partially enter the intersection
in order to gain a clear view of oncoming traffic.
b. Landscaping shall be designed so as not to obstruct the view of any
building or office entrance /exit, windows, walkways, or vehicles
parked in the parking lot.
c. Trees shall be planted along the north property line to reduce visual
impacts from adjacent property.
11. That continued landscape maintenance shall be subject to periodic inspection
by the City. The permittee shall be required to remedy any defects in
ground maintenance, as indicated by the City Inspector, within two weeks
after notification.
12. That all roof - mounted equipment (vents, stacks, blowers, air conditioning
equipment) that may extend above the parapet wall shall be enclosed on all
four sides by suitable screening or fencing. Said screening material shall
be of similar material used in the construction of the parent building.
13. That trash disposal areas shall be provided in locations which will not inter-
fere with circulation parking or access to the building, and shall be screened
with a six (6) foot high solid fence or wall enclosure. Final design of said
enclosure shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Community
Development.
14. That all utilities shall be placed underground, except through transmission
utilities.
15. That all parking areas shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete and shall
include adequate provisions for drainage, striping and appropriate wheel
blocks, curbs or posts in parking areas adjacent to landscape areas.
16 . That all required yards., fences,. parking areas, storage areas, operations
yards, and other uses-on the site shall be improved as required by these
_ regulations and shall, at all times, be maintained in a_ neat and orderly
manner appropriate for the C -P -D zone. -
CONDITIONS FOR: PD -966
DATE: .January 20, 1986
APPLICANT: iVlash Associates
PAGE: 3
17. That no use for which this permit is granted shall be commenced until a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Building and Safety
Division of the City. In addition, no Certificate of Occupancy may be
issued until all onsite improvements specified in this permit have been
completed.
18. Signs are subject to the Moorpark Zoning Ordinance, Article 24. A sign
permit is required.
19. That no later than ten (10) days after any change of property ownership
or of lessee(s) or Operator(s) of the subject use, there shall be filed
with the Director of Community Development the name(s) and address(es)
of the new owner(s), Lessee(s), or operator(s), together with a letter
from any such person(s), acknowledging and agreeing to comply with all
conditions of this permit.
20. That if, in the future, any use or uses are contemplated on *the site
differing from what specified in this permit, either the permittee, owner,
or each prospective tenant shall file a project description prior to the
execution of the new lease agreement or the initiation of the use. A review
by the Director of Community Development will be conducted to determine if
the proposed use is compatible with the C -P -D zone and the terms and
conditions of this permit. Said review will be conducted at no charge and
an approval letter sent unless a minor or major modification is required, in
which case all applicable fees and procedures shall apply.
21. That the permittee agrees as a condition of issuance (or renewal) and use
of this permit to defend, at his sole expense, any action brought against
the City because of issuance (or renewal) of this permit or, in the
alternative, to relinquish this permit. Permittee will reimburse the City
for any court costs and /or attorney's fees which the City may be required
by a court to pay as a result of any such action. The City may, at its
sole discretion, participate in the defense of any such action, but such
participation shall not relieve permittee of his obligations under this
condition.
22. That permittee's acceptance of this permit and /or commencement of con-
struction and /or operations under this permit shall be deemed to be
acceptance by permittee of all conditions of this permit.
23. That prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance, the applicant on behalf of
himself and his successors and assigns, agrees not to protest or otherwise
contest the formation of any assessment district or method of assessment
applicable to the development which may be established by the City of
Moorpark for the purpose of maintaining landscaping and improvements
within the rights-of-way of Los'-Angeles Avenue and /or Moorpark Avenue.
24. Prior to occupancy, an Unconditional Availability Letter shall be obtained
from - County- Waterworks District #1 for sewage and water service: Said -
letter shall be filed with the Community Development Department of the
CONDITIONS FOR: PD -966
DATE: January 20, 1986
APPLICANT: Mash Associates
PAGE: 4
City. Or if said Unconditional Availability Letter, in a form satisfactory
to the City, cannot be obtained from the County Waterworks District,
the developer shall execute a Subdivision Sewer Agreement in a form
satisfactory to the City. Said agreement will permit deferral of the un-
conditional guarantee for sewer and water service until issuance of a
building permit for any structure within the project.
25. Prior to issuance of a Zone Clearance, the developer shall demonstrate
by possession of a District Release from the Calleguas Municipal Water
District that arrangement for payment of the Capital Construction Charge
applicable to the proposed subdivision has been made.
26. That prior to occupancy, cross - connection control devices shall be installed
on the water system in accordance with the requirements of the Ventura
County Environmental Health Department.
27. That the building plans for the proposed retail fold markets and restaurants
be approved by the Ventura County Environmental Health Department as
per County Ordinance Code, prior to issuance of building permits.
28. Prior to the introduction of any eating establishment, other than that
identified in PD -966, an application requesting approval of a Minor Modifica-
tion shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for approval.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS:
29. That prior to construction, the applicant shall submit plans to the Ventura
County Bureau of Fire Prevention for approval of the location of fire
hydrants. Show existing hydrants on plans within 300 feet of. development.
30. That fire hydrants shall be installed and in service prior to combustible
construction and shall conform to the minimum standards of the County Water
Works Manual.
a. Each hydrant shall be a 6 inch wet barrel design and shall have two
4 -inch and one 22 -inch outlet(s).
b. The required fire flow shall be achieved at no less than 20 psi residual
pressure.
c. Fire hydrants shall be spaced 300 feet on center, and so located that
no structure will be farther than 150 feet from any one hydrant.
d. Fire hydrants shall be located back of sidewalks. (Ref: City of
Camarillo Engineering Drawing W -5) .
31. That the-minimum fire _flow required is determined by the type of building
construction, proximity to other structures, fire walls, and fire protection
devices provided, as specified by the - I. S-.0. Guide for Determining Required
Flow. Given the present plans and information, the required fire flow is
approximately 3,000 gallons- per minute. The applicant shall cerify that the
water purveyor can provide the required quantity at the project.
CONDITIONS FOIZ: PD -966
DATE: January 20, 1986
APPLICANT: Mash Associates
PAGE: 5
32. That a minimuim individual hydrant flow of 1,750 gallons per minute shall
be provided at this location.
33. That all grass or brush exposing any structures shall be cleared for a
distance of 100 feet prior to framing, according to the Ventura County Weed
Abatement Ordinance.
34. That address numbers, a minimum of 6 inches high, shall be installed prior
to occupancy, shall be of contrasting color to the background, and shall be
readily visible at night. Where structures are set back more than 250 feet
from the street, larger numbers will be required so that they are distinguish-
able from the street. In the event a structure(s) is not visible from the
street, the address number(s) shall be posted adjacent to the driveway
entrance.
35. That fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with National Fire
Protection Association, Pamphlet #10. The placemOnt of extinguishers shall
be reviewed by the Fire Prevention Bureau.
36. That the major building shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system,
and plans shall be submitted, with payment for plan check, to the Ventura
Bureau of Fire Prevention for review.
CITY ENGINEER'S CONDITIONS:
37. That prior to zoning clearance, the developer shall submit to the City of
Moorpark for review and approval a grading plan prepared by a Registered
Civil Engineer; shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post sufficient surety
guaranteeing completion.
38. That prior to zoning clearance, the developer shall submit to the City of
Moorpark for review and approval a detailed Geotechnical Report prepared
by a California Registered Professional Engineer. The grading plan shall
incorporate the recommendations of the approved Geotechnical Report.
39. That prior to zoning clearance, the developer shall submit to the City of
Moorpark for review and approval, street improvement plans prepared by a
Registered Civil Engineer; shall enter into an agreement with the City of
Moorpark to complete the improvements; and shall post sufficient surety
guaranteeing the construction of the improvements.
The improvements shall include concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, street
lights, striping and signing, and paving in accordance with the Ventura
County Road Standards and consistent with the Circulation Element of the
General Plan. The applicable Road Standard Plates are as follows:
Los Angeles Avenue per Plate B -2A -
Moorpark Road per Plate B -2B with Class II bike path
All driveways to be constructed per Plate E -2 modified to reflect
10 foot radius curb returns.
CONDITIONS FOR: PD -966 APPLICANT: Mash Associat4es
DATE: January 20, 1986 PAGE: 6
40. That prior to zoning clearance, the developer shall offer to dedicate to the
City of Moorpark for public use all the public streets rights -of -way.
41. That prior to any work being conducted within the State or City right -of -way,
the developer shall obtain an Encroachment Permit from the appropriate
agency.
42. That in conjunction with the zoning clearance, the developer shall offer to
dedicate to the City of Moorpark for public use the necessary right -of -way
for Moorpark Road and Los Angeles Avenue to conform to the applicable
City of Moorpark Road Standard Plates as mentioned in Condition No. 39
above.
43. That in conjunction with zoning clearance, the developer shall dedicate to
the City of Moorpark the access rights adjacent to Moorpark Road and
Los Angeles Avenue along the entire frontage of the parent parcel, except
for approved driveways as delineated on the approved Site Plan.
44. That prior to zoning clearance, the developer shall demonstrate feasible
access with adequate protection from 10 -year frequency storm to the satis-
faction of the City of Moorpark.
45. That prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall deposit with
the City of _ Moorpark a contribution for the Los - Angeles Avenue Improvement
Area of Contribution. The actual deposit shall be the then current
Los Angeles Avenue Improvement Area of Contribution applicate rate at the
time the building permit is issued.
46. That prior to zoning clearance, the developer shall indicate in writing to the
City of Moorpark the disposition of any water well(s) that may exist within the
site. If any wells are proposed to be abandoned, or if they are abandoned
and have not been properly sealed, they must be destroyed per City of
Moorpark standards.
47. That prior to zoning clearance, the developer shall submit to the City of
Moorpark for review and approval, drainage plans, hydrologic and hydraulic
calculations prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall enter into an
agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete the improvements, and shall
post sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the improvements.
The drainage plans and calculations shall indicate the following conditions
before and after development:
Quantities of water, water flow rates, major water courses,
drainage areas and patterns, diversions, collection systems,
flood hazard areas, sumps and drainage courses.
_ - 48: ' That prior to any work being conducted within Arroyo -Simi flood plain, the
developer shall obtain a -Ventura County Flood Control District Watercourse
Encroachment Permit. -
CONDITIONS FOR: PD -966
DA'L'E: January 20, 1986
APPLICANT: Mash Associates
PAGE: 7
49. That prior to zoning clearance, the developer shall submit to the City of
Moorpark for review and approval, evidence that the developer will provide
for the maintenance of landscaping and irrigation on private property, as
well as in the public right -of -way.
50. Prior to zoning clearance, the developer shall bond for the full cost
necessary to improve the existing traffic signal system at Moorpark Road
and New Los Angeles Avenue to add northbound advance vehicle detection,
as well as northbound and southbound left turn phasing. These improvements "
shall be made by the developer when deemed necessary by the City Engineer.
However, if these improvements are not needed within a three year period
following full occupancy, the bond shall be exonerated.
51. Developer shall pay all energy costs associated with street lighting for a
period of one year from the initial energizing of the street lights.
52. Developer shall post appropriate signs to prohibit left turns out of the
driveway fronting New Los Angeles Avenue (Highway 23).
FLOOD CONTROL CONDITIONS:
53. The preliminary Flood Insurance Rate maps indicate the site is an "A" zone.
If the site is lowered in elevation through the grading process, it may
become subject to flooding from the Arroyo Simi.
54. Access shall be provided to the Flood Control District through the parking lot
from Moorpark Road to the service road.
55. A minimum 5 -foot chain link fence shall be installed along the Flood Control
District right -of -way line for security reasons. A 14 -foot gate shall be
provided near the west end of Building One.
56. A 160 -foot easement was acquired adjacent to this property for the con -
construction of the original Arroyo Simi Channel. Those portions of the
160 feet of right -of -way which fall within the bounds of this lot shall be
dedicated in fee to the Flood Control District.
Drawing Y -3 -2102 indicates the Board of Supervisors adopted "Designated
Watercourse" for the Arroyo Simi through this area. This represents the
property required for the proposed future Corps of Engineers` project.
Any areas exterior of the 160 -foot right -of -way indicated above which are
within the Designated Watercourse and within the limits of this site shall be
offered for dedication to the Flood Control District as a flood control
easement. No building or permanent improvement by the developer will be
permitted within the Designated Watercourse.
57: A turnaround and necessary right -of -way for District equipment shall be
provided at the easterly end of -the existing service_ road adjacent to
New Los Angeles Avenue.
CONDITIONS FOR: PD -966 APPLICANT: Mash Associates
DATE: January 20, 1986 PAGE: 8
58. The site shall be protected from a 100 -year flood in the Arroyo Simi, to
the satisfaction of the Flood Control District.
As indicated above, the site is within an "A" zone, as indicated on the
current Flood Hazard Boundary Maps and on proposed Flood Insurance Rate
Maps. It shall be the developer's responsibility to provide the City with
all engineering data necessary for presentation to the Federal Insurance
Administration to cause removal of the site from within the limits of the
"A: zone .
59. A Flood Control District Watercourse Permit is required for any work pro-
posed within District right -of -way.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS:
CONSTRUCTION SITE SECURITY
60.
A
licensed security guard is
recommended during the
construction phase, or
61.
A
6 -foot high chainlink fence
shall be erected around
the construction site.
62. Construction equipment, tools, etc., shall be properly securing during
non - working hours.
63. If an alarm system is used, it shall be wired to all exterior doors and
windows and to any roof vents or other roof openings where access may
be made.
64-. All appliances (microwave ovens, dishwashers, trash compactors, etc.)
shall be properly secured prior to installation during non - working hour.
All serial numbers shall be recorded for identification purposes.
T TIITTR TIT/
65. Parking lots shall be well lighted with a minimum maintained one -foot candle
of light at ground level.
66. Lighting devices shall be protected against the elements and constructed of
vandal resistant materials.
67. Lighting devices shall be of sufficient height to prohibit potential vandalism.
68. Lighting plans showing type and location of all lighting devices for all
structures shall be submitted to the Sheriff's Department for review and
_. approval. -
CONDITIONS FOR: PD -966
DATE: January 20, 1986
BUILDING ACCESS AND VISIBILITY
APPLICANT: Mash Associates
PAGE: 9
69. Addresses shall be clearly visible to approaching emergency vehicles
and mounted against a contrasting color.
ON /OFF STREET PARKING
70. Developer shall post appropriate "No Parking" signs along the south curb
line of Los Angeles Avenue between the corner of Moorpark Road and
Los Angeles Avenue ( southeast corner) , continuing east to the north
exit driveway of the shopping center. ( See Condition No. 41) .
STREET CIRCULATION
71. Driveways or streets within the parking lot area shall be wide enough
to permit traffic to move smoothly. The main throughfare located
in front of the shopping center shall be 25 feet wide. This shall also
apply to the entrance throughfare off of Los Angeles Avenue.
BUILDING DESIGN
72. All exterior doors shall be constructed of solid wood core minimum of 1 -3/4"
thick or of metal construction. This does not apply to front entrance doors
normally constructed of glass.
73. Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a minimum five (5) pintumbler
operation with the locking bar or bolt extending into the receiving guide
a minimum of one inch.
74. There shall not be any easy exterior access to the roof area, i.e., ladders,
trees, high walls, etc.
75. Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in the devel-
opment constructed under the same general plan shall have locks using
combinations which are interchange free from locks used in all other
separate units, proprietorships 6r-similar distinct occupancies.
ITY COUNCIL CONDITION
76. The developer shall provide a 12 foot paved service access road to the
rear of the main building on the southern portion of the property, between
the building and the chain link fence to be constructed adjacent to the
Arroyo Simi.
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.
11(5) Construction signs not exceeding 32 square feet in
area relating to or identifying construction projects and displayed
only during the construction period.
-2-
( "Section 9.50.020 DEFINITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS - continued)
"(6) Traffic directional signs not exceeding eight square
feet in area.
10(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 feat.
"(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
sins 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 buvc) ing are required to get a building permit in
accordance with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code.
"(b) No portion of
any fire escape stairway
nor shall any such sign
by any fire excape.
any sign nor its supports shall obstruct
standpipe, exterior door, or required exit,
or its supports be attached to or supported
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( "Section 9.50.100 CONSTRUCTION, MAINTANCE AND REMOVAL -
continued)
"(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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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
'-Ma�or of the C(ity /o Mo park,
California
ATTEST:
STATE- OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) SS.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Inez. Bryson Cit I Clerk 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
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this
3rd day of November , 19 86
_ ✓(�. -sue ��1'•1�. �,�r -��
ity glerk
I As': TY11E ZONES 1'i;l; nl l'I "flat A1A\1:at)M Nnnuu It kt /•XIMUM sl: n1AXIMt)M IIIAG111• It FMA It Ks
Itusinc. <.�
Ground AG, C L M
nu• t1c , + +.t1 ]On (t. of
.at rvolrfront .+gc, ur twlr -1
t im+ U+crcu(,
, 1/2 sq. ft. fo, a a . (t.of
lot frontage witha masi-
in AG L r,0 of 50 sq.
in AC L C -0 -10 ft., in At
zones 20 ft., in other C
zones 20 fl. plus 1 ft.
er
Intior lighting not
f —itted in CO, AC and M
zones.
fE. L. M z.nes 100 sq.
(t.. In other C zones 100
for each fl, of set lack
with ■maximum of 70 ft-
sq.ft_ plus 2 sgjt. for'
each it. of set back with
a -mi+wm of 200 sq.ft..
Business
Iuilding (Permanent)
C L M
N/A
In CO 112 sq -1t. for side
of main entrance only, in
Signs tray not project
a) Area for building signs computed by mulliplyin
N znncs 1 sq.ft. for side
above the roof line
allowable sq. ft. limes width of side containing;
of main nntrance only, and
n other C zones 2 sq -ft.
ruin entrance.
b) Signs painted on other than windows included
for side of a in entrance
in permanent sign
and 1 sq.ft_ for all other
allowance.
sides facing a street.
lt++sincss
Building (Temporary
C
N/A
33 % of window area
N/A
a) Temporary signs include paper sigtu in —nt—
and writing on windows
b) Temporary signs permitted for rtaximun+ of 15
days in any 90 day period.
Business
Wind
C
N/A
N /A'
N/A
a) Subject to appmval by the Director of Commun
ty Development.
b) Maximum time allowed is 15 days in any 6 montl
period.
Business
Pcoducn. Srand
2
72 sq. ft.
12 fl.
R ea! Estate sale or lease signs less than 12 sq.
ft. in area exempt from code.
Real Estate
Sale or Lease
Any zone
I per strict frontage
Singli- family homes and
vacanr. property. 12 sq -ft
R canes -6 ft.
C L M zones -12 ft.
in C S M zones same as
for business signs.
Real Estate
Subdivision
Directional
(Off-s ire)
Unimproved property i
R. C L M zones
(Allowed for sub-
] per projca
]2 sq, fC.
10 feet above viewpoint
of grade
a) MusC be within 400 ft. of an intersection and
must be where a change of direction is required
b) Cash bond of $100 for each sign required to
guarantee --I.
divisions located in
c) Signs p.r itted for two year until last vn+
Moorpark only).
first sod. whichever occurssf irs!.
r r !:
CI ASS TYPE 71WPc P—T,r Fn MAY1— _ MAYTMIRI c17F MAXIMUM IIFIOIIT REMARKS
Roal Estate
Tract (On -site)
Any Zone
2
60 sq_ (t.
20 ft.
a) Cash bond of $100 to guarantee rt . t-
b) Signs pe —itted for two years or until last w11(
first sold. whichever occurs first.
Real E.ctatc
identification
Any Zone
2 per street entrance
12 sq. ft. each
N/A
on block all
political
Any zone except open
No limit
AC & R zones- 72 sq. ft.
AC i R zones
a) Not within 100 ft. of a polling place.
space
10 ft_ all other -same as
All other zones- sane as
business signs.
business signs
I
Mash Associates
530 E. Los Angeles Ave. Suite 2G
Moorpark, Ca. 93021
805 - 523 -7160
July 28, 1987
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
City Hall
699 Moorpark Ave.
Moorpark, Ca. 93021
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JUL 2 9 1987
CITY OF MOORPNRK
By this letter, Mash Associates hereby appeals the administra-
tive decision of the Community Development Director, Mr. Pat
Richards, regarding the sign program for the Moorpark Plaza
Shopping Center.
We hereby request to be heard before the City Council in
their regular meeting of August 5, 1987.
We hereby appeal the following verbal directives from the
aforementioned after our meeting of July 28, 1987.
1.) Maximum of three colors and their locations on the build-
ing.
(A) red channel letters on stucco
(B) ivory channel letters on brown wood trim
(C) brown letters on ivory background for second story
can signs
We concur with Mr. Richards to allow flexibility for the use
of credit and national /regional tenants to utilize their own
individual style letters as is customary as part of their
logos.
In compliance with Ordinance 82 (City of Moorpark -sign ordinance
adopted November 3, 1987), we request councils concurrence to
utilize a wider range of colors without restrictions as to any
particular color on the background building material; in
keeping with the requirements of nationally /regionally re-
cognized tenants.
Mash Associates
530 E. Los Angeles Ave. Suite 2G
Moorpark, Ca. 93021
805 - 523 -7160
Res ctfully,
Michael C. Penrod
Vice President
Mash Associates