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Home My WebLink AboutRES PC 2009 543 2009 0127 RESOLUTION NO. PC-2009-543 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2008- 01, A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 17.40.110 (B) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE (SIGN REGULATIONS) TO CREATE A NEW CATEGORY AND STANDARDS FOR FREEWAY-ORIENTED PYLON SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL RETAIL SHOPPING CENTERS OF 50,000 SQUARE FEET OR LARGER WITHIN 150 FEET OF A FREEWAY ON THE APPLICATION OF SIGNS PACIFIC ON BEHALF OF CAMPUS PLAZA. WHEREAS, at duly noticed public hearings on August 26, 2008 and January 27, 2009, the Planning Commission considered Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2008- 01, a request to Amend Title 17.40.110 of the Moorpark Municipal Code (Sign Regulations) to Create a New Category and Standards for Freeway-Oriented Pylon Signs in Commercial Retail Shopping Centers Of 50,000 Square Feet or Larger Within 150 Feet of a Freeway on the Application of Signs Pacific on Behalf of Campus Plaza; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of August 26, 2008, the Planning Commission considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written public comments; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both for and against the proposal and continued the public hearing; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of January 27, 2009, the Planning Commission considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written public comments; closed the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both for and against the proposal and reached a decision on this matter; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Planning Director's determination that it qualifies for a General Rule Exemption in accordance with Section 15061 of California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines). NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission recommends approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2008-01 as included in Exhibit A to the City Council. SECTION 2. FILING OF RESOLUTION: The Planning Director shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. Resolution No. PC-2009-543 Page 2 The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Bagwell, Taillon, and Chair Hamous NOES: Commissioner Di Cecco, and Vice Chair Landis ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 27th day of January, 2009. Bruc- A. Hamous, air David A. Bobardt, Planning Director Exhibit A: Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2008-01 Resolution No. PC-2009-543 Page 3 EXHIBIT A Amendments to Section 17.40.110 (B) of the Moorpark Municipal Code (Amendments shown in underline/strikeout format) TITLE 17 ZONING Chapter 17.40 Sign Regulations Section 17.40.110 Commercial/industrial zones. Subsection B. Centers B. Centers(four or more businesses).A sign program shall be submitted to the community development director for review and approval prior to the erection of any sign.The program shall show the location,style and type of signage.The sign program shall include no more than four sign colors,excluding colors for business logos. Business logos shall count in the calculation of sign area. (For centers with existing sign programs,conformance to the sign criteria of this subsection shall occur within twenty-four(24)months of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.) 1. Monument signs One-half(1/2)of the Area:Thirty-six(36) Number: One(1)per street required front or street side square feet per side. Signs frontage. setback or four(4)feet, may be double-faced. Illumination: Internal in whichever is greater. Height: Six(6)feet. commercial zones. Internal or external in industrial zones. Landscaping: Four(4)foot wide planter surrounding sign. Resolution No. PC-2009-543 Page 4 2. Pylon signs for One-half(1/2)of the Area: Three hundred (300) Number: One(1) per street commercial retail shopping required front or street side square feet. frontage. centers of 50,000 square setback area but no closer Height:Twenty-four(24) Sign Copy: Center name feet or larger located on than four(4)feet from the feet. and the name of up to five Los Angeles Avenue property line,whichever is Width:Twelve (12)feet. (5)tenants.The center greater. Pylon signs along name shall not include any the same side of Los tenant name. For centers Angeles Avenue shall be with theaters, changeable no closer than five hundred copy signage within the (500)feet of one another. overall allowable sign square footage is permitted. Illumination: Internal, but no exposed neon lighting or exposed bulb lighting. Landscaping:A minimum twelve-foot by twelve-foot (12 x 12)wide landscaped planter area surrounding the sign base. 3. Pylon freeway-oriented One-half(1/2)of the Area: One hundred fifty Number: One(1)per signs for commercial retail required front or street side (150)square feet. center. shopping centers of 50,000 setback area but no closer Height: Forty-two(42)feet. Sign Copy: Center name square feet or greater,the than two(2)feet from the Width: Fourteen (14)feet. and the name of up to five boundary of which is property line,whichever is (5)tenants.The center located within 150 feet of a greater. Pylon signs along name shall not include any freeway such side shall be no tenant name. For centers closer than one thousand with theaters,changeable (1000)feet of one another. copy signage within the overall allowable sign square footage is permitted. Illumination: Internal, but no exposed neon lighting or exposed bulb lighting. Landscaping:A suitable landscaped planter area surrounding the sign base. 34. Wall signs for major Shall be affixed to the Area: One(1)square foot Number:Three(3)signs, building/tenant(more than building wall, eave or per lineal foot of but no more than one(1) 10,000 square feet of retail overhang facing a parking business/tenant frontage. per business/tenant space) area or street frontage or Height: Shall not extend frontage. may be designed and beyond the roof line. Illumination: Internal. incorporated into the roof (see roof definition). 45. Wall signs for minor Shall be affixed to the Area: One(1) square foot Number:Three(3)signs, building/tenant(less than building wall, eave or per lineal foot of but no more than one per 10,000 square feet of retail overhang facing a parking business/tenant frontage. business/tenant frontage. space) area or street frontage or Height: Shall not extend Illumination: Internal. may be designed and above the roof line. incorporated into the roof (see roof definition). 56. Corporate flag Shall be flown on a flag Area:Twenty-four(24) Number: One(1)flag per pole at a location approved square feet. center. by the community Height: Shall not extend Illumination: None. development director. beyond the roof line. Resolution No. PC-2009-543 Page 5 67. Under canopy signs Shall be mounted Area: Four(4)square feet. Number: One(1)per perpendicular to the Height: Maintain a canopy. business frontage using a clearance of not less than Illumination: External. flexible device such as a eight(8)feet from the chain or cable under the bottom of the sign to the canopy. walkway. 7-8. Directory signs for In a central location within Area: Fifteen (15)square Number:Approved by sign multi-tenant industrial, a courtyard,or at the feet. permit. business or office centers entrance to the buildings, Height: Five(5)feet. Illumination: External or campus or center. Width:Three(3)feet. internal. 69. Window signs(no sign Windows facing a parking Area:Twenty-five percent Design: No more than permit required and all area,courtyard or (25%)of the total window twenty-five percent(25%) signing shall be on the pedestrian passage way. area. of any window shall interior side of the window) contain signing. Illumination: None, except for neon signs. Limitations: If window signs are used in lieu of wall signs, no temporary window signs are allowed. 910. Temporary window Windows facing a parking Area:Twenty-five percent Duration: Fifteen (15)days signs(no sign permit area,courtyard or (25%)of the total window per special event up to four required) pedestrian passage way. area, not to exceed a total (4)times per calendar year of fifty percent(50%)of the with at least thirty(30) window. days between events. Illumination: None. 4011. Temporary banners Banners shall be securely Area:Twenty(20)square Duration:Thirty(30)days affixed to a building or wall feet. for grand openings. Fifteen and not attached to trees Height: No higher than the (15)days per special event or posts. eave of the roof of the four(4)times per calendar building. year with at least thirty(30) days between events. -END-