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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF MOORPARK MOMPAN, C,
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TO: The Honorable City Council 01 7
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FROM: Jaime R. Aguilera, Director of Community Developm // t
Kathleen Mallory, Associate Planner V ��� By
DATE: September 2, 1994 (CC meeting of September 21, 1994)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CITYWIDE AND DOWNTOWN SIGN
ORDINANCE, FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE AS
ARTICLE 10 AND FOR THE RESCINDING OF ARTICLE 10 OF
ORDINANCE NUMBER 189
BACKGROUND
On July 28, 1993, the City Council considered modifications to the Sign Ordinance. At
this meeting, the City Council reached consensus regarding modifications to the Sign
Ordinance and directed staff to forward the ordinance to the City Attorney for her review.
The purpose of this staff report is for the Council to adopt the attached ordinance
adopting the Citywide and Downtown Sign Ordinance (see Attachment Number 1).
DISCUSSION
At the July 28, 1994 City Council meeting, consensus was reached regarding temporary
signs, tracking (raceways) for wall signs, colors, wall signs, external and indirect light,
projecting /hanging signs, canopy signs, A -Frame signs, and additional items noted in
Attachment Number 2 (minutes from the July 28, 1994 meeting).
City Attorney recommended changes have been made in legislative format; additions
have been redlined and deletions have been struck out. Staff has scheduled a public
hearing given that the City Attorney has suggested changes to the Ordinance; staff does
not believe that the changes to the Ordinance warrant reconsideration by the Planning
Commission. A summary of notable modifications made to the Ordinance, is as follows:
Section 8110 -2.9 Trademark Signs: This section was modified to clarify the sign
requirements for Trademarks and Logos.
Section 8110 -3.4 Signs within the Public Right -of -Way; This section was modified
to prohibit any signs within the public right -of -way.
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The Honorable City Council
September 2, 1994
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Section 8110 -4 Sign Permit Administration, section C. (Criteria): This section was
deleted given that the requirements for administration was determined not be
appropriate within an ordinance; this information will be administratively utilized.
Section 8110 -6, Exempted Signs, Section a.: The City of Moorpark is already
exempted from its own Sign Ordinance. Additionally, the limitation on the number
of United States Flags which may be displayed on private property was deleted.
Section 8110 -7 Prohibited Signs: The discussion regarding Flags was modified so
that flags with commercial messages are prohibited.
Section 8110 -9.2 Violations, Enforcement, Penalties, and Amortization: The
amortization procedure was deleted from the Ordinance, consistent with the City
Attorney's correspondence dated March 16, 1994 (see Attachment Number 3).
Additional concerns were addressed in the City staff memorandum to the City Council of
September 6, 1994.
RECOMMENDATION
Open the public hearing, receive public testimony and close the public hearing;
and
2. Determine that the proposed Citywide and Downtown Sign Ordinance is
categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the State of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in that the proposed amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance doe not have the potential for causing a significant effect
on the environment; and
3. Adopt the attached Ordinance, approving the Citywide and Downtown Sign
Ordinance to be codified as Article 10 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and rescind
Article 10 of Ordinance Number 189.
Attachments:
1. Citywide and Downtown Ordinance
2. Minutes from July 28, 1994 meeting
3. Part of the City Attorney's review correspondence dated March 16, 1994
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Jaime Aguilera, Director of Community Developmmen�
DATE: September 13, 1994
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE 10 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 189
AND ADOPTING CITYWIDE AND DOWNTOWN SIGN REQUIREMENTS TO
BE CODIFIED AS ARTICLE 10 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Attached is a copy of the proposed ordinance, which will amend the
City's sign recquirements. The City Council is scheduled to hold a
public hearing to receive public testimony on the proposed Sign
Ordinance at its September 21, 1994, meeting. We are providing you
this advance copy to facilitate your review of the proposed
ordinance.
cc: Steven Kueny, City Manager
ATTACHMENT NUMBER 1
ORDINANCE NUMBER 94-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ARTICLE 10 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 189
AND ADOPTING CITYWIDE AND DOWNTOWN SIGN REQUIREMENTS, TO BE
CODIFIED AS ARTICLE 10 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, on March 2, 1994, the City Council adopted the current Sign Ordinance requirements
(Ordinance Number 189); and
WHEREAS, in utilizing this ordinance, staff and the City Council noted that there has been a need to
make amendments to Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on June 7, 1993, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution Number 93 -277
recommending City Council approval of the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on July 28,1993, the City Council conducted a public hearing to receive public testimony
on the proposed Sign Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed the Citywide and Downtown Sign Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 1994, the City Council conducted a public hearing, received public
testimony, and closed the public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby rescinds Article 10 of Ordinance Number 189 and hereby
approves the following as Article 10:
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SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase, part or portion
of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and
each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective
of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase, part or
portion be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 3. 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 ordinance of said City; shall make
a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records to the processing 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 Mirror, 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.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS
ATTEST:
Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk
day of , 1994.
Paul W. Lawrason, Jr., Mayor
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SECTION
Section 8110 -0
Section 8110 -1
Section 8110 -2
Section 8110 -2.1 -
Section 8110 -2.2 -
Section 8110 -2.3 -
Section 8110 -2.4 -
Section 8110 -2.5 -
Section 8110 -2.6 -
Section 8110 -2.7 -
Section 8110 -2.8 -
Section 8110 -2.9 -
Section 8110 -2.10 -
Section 8110 -3
Section 8110 -3.1 -
Section 8110 -3.2 -
Section 8110 -3.3 -
Section 8110 -3.4 -
Section 8110 -3.5 -
Section 8110 -3.6 -
Section 8110 -3.7 -
Section 8110 -4
Section 8110 -4.1 -
Section 8110 -4.2 -
Section 8110 -5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 10
SUBJECT AREA
PURPOSE
DOWNTOWN SIGNAGE
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL SIGNAGE
Monument Signs
Pylon Signs
Wall Signs - Major and Minor Tenants
Window Signs
Under Canopy Signs
Clocks and Thermometers
Directory Signs
Riders
Trademark Signs
Temporary Signs
GENERAL SIGN REQUIREMENTS
Sign Colors
Placement of Signs
Master Sign Programs
Signs Within the Public Right -of -way
Illuminated Signs
Trimming of Trees
Tracking for Wall Signs
SIGN PERMIT ADMINISTRATION
Permit Requirements
Computation of Sign Area and Sign Height
SIGN CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
Section 8110 -6 EXEMPTED SIGNS
Section 8110 -7 PROHIBITED SIGNS
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Section 8110 -8
Section 8110 -9
Section 8110 -9.1
Section 8110 -10
Section 8110 -10.1
Section 8110- 10.1.1
Section 8110 - 10.1.2
Section 8110 - 10.1.3
Section 8110 -10.2
Section 8110 -10.3
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NUISANCE AND ABATEMENT,
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
Violation, Enforcement, Penalties and
Amortization
SPECIAL PURPOSE SIGNS
Residential and Miscellaneous Signage
Residential Zones
Tract Signs
Political Signs /Election Signs
Service Station Signs
Drive Through Restaurants
Section 8110 -11 DOWNTOWN SIGN REGULATIONS
VIOLATIONS,
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Section 8110 -11.0
- Relationship of Citywide Sign Requirements
to the Downtown Sign Requirements
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Section 8110 -11.1
- Consideration when Submitting a Request
for a Sign Permit
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Section 8110 -11.2
- Exempted Signs
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Section 8110 -11.3
- Signs Prohibited within the Downtown
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Section 8110 -11.4
- Signs Allowed in the Downtown, in addition
to Section 8110 -2 requirements pertaining
to the following:
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- Wall Signs
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- Wall signs (for Markets)
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- Projecting /Hanging Signs
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- A- Frame, Sandwich Board Signs 40
- Barber Poles
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- Monument Signs
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- Canopy Signs
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Section 8110 -11.5
- Downtown Signs Within the Public
Right -of -Way
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Section 8110 -12
DEFINITIONS
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ARTICLE 10
SIGN REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 8110 -0 - PURPOSE
The City of Moorpark recognizes that signs are an important and necessary means
of communication in the City and that signs, when properly regulated, may be a great
economic and aesthetic asset to the City. In enacting this Article, it is the intent of the City
of Moorpark to both promote signage and to comprehensively address community
aesthetic concerns about visual clutter and visual bight in the environment. The regulation
of signs in the City is intended to promote an aesthetically pleasing environment. Sign
regulation shall be consistent with land use patterns and signs shall add to rather than
detract from the architecture of the buildings where they are located. Signs shall be well
maintained and, in addition, shall not create traffic safety hazards. The regulations of
signs in the City of Moorpark is intended to be content - neutral and to provide adequate
opportunity for the presentation of messages of all kinds.
The following sections are intended to implement the goals of the City's General
Plan, with particular regard to developing a City which is visually attractive, while
preserving and enhancing the visual qualities of the community's streets and highways.
More significantly, the purpose of the following sign requirements is: to encourage
the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the City; to maintain and
enhance the aesthetic environment and the City's ability to attract sources of economic
development and growth; to improve pedestrian and traffic safety; to minimize the
possible adverse affect of signs on nearby public and private property; and to enable the
fair and consistent enforcement of these sign requirements.
In addition to sign requirements for the entire City, the City recognizes the
uniqueness of the downtown area and has developed separate and unique sign
requirements for the Downtown Area. This section therefore only applies to the downtown
area when specifically referenced by the downtown sign Section 8110 -12 of this Article.
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SECTION 8110 -1 - DOWNTOWN SIGNAGE
The Downtown area, as defined in Section 8110 -12 of this Article, has been formed
in recognition of the need for unique signage and for a greater variety of types of signs
in the downtown area. It is the City's intent in its regulations to strike a fair balance
between commercial needs and community concerns about visual clutter and visual
blight. Further, the City recognizes that modern sign criteria does not complement the
downtown area in the
manner that pre- modern sign criteria does. Therefore, the reader must recognize that the
downtown sign regulations are unique to the downtown area and may not be used in an
effort to justify downtown type of signage elsewhere in the city.
Signage in the downtown is governed by Section 8110 -11 of this Article and, as
referenced, sections from the Citywide Sign requirements.
SECTION 8110 -2 - COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL SIGNAGE
This Chapter controls all signage in commercial and industrial zones. No signs are
allowed in the public right -of -way, except
pttblie fight -of way - ads allowed within the Downtown Sign
Guidelines, see Section 8110 -11 of this Article.
All signs in commercial and industrial zones, with the exception of window signs,
require a sign permit. Permit requirements are set forth in Section 8110 -4 of this Article.
Section 8110 -2.1 - MONUMENT SIGNS
A. Size and Height
The area of a Monument sign may not exceed thirty (30) square feet, with a
maximum height of four (4) feet. In cases where the monument sign is to be double -
sided, the sign area for the double sided sign shall be calculated as a single sided sign.
B. Number of Signs
1. Out tenant parcels and Individual Businesses
One (1) monument sign per site may be allowed. For single
out - tenant parcels, one (1) monument sign per parcel may be allowed.
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E. Illumination
Pylon signs shall be illuminated consistent with the illumination policies outlined
within Section 8110 -3.5 of this Article.
F. Letter Size
For minor tenants the minimum letter height may be fourteen (14) inches and the
maximum letter height may not exceed eighteen (18) inches. For Major tenants the
maximum letter height may be forty -eight (48) inches.
For center Pylon Signs, the center name may be as large as the major tenant (up
to 48 inches), as approved by the Director of Community Development. A maximum of
three (3) minor tenants may be listed on the center pylon sign.
G. Landscaping
All Pylon signs must be surrounded by a minimum of a four (4) foot wide
landscaped planter area; four (4) feet must be measured in all directions.
H. Mounting
The pylon sign must have either a solid base or individual supports which are
Section 8110 -2.3 - WALL SIGNS (MAJOR AND MINOR TENANTS)
A. Size
1. Minor Tenants
For Minor Tenants, the wall signs may not exceed a maximum sign area of twenty
(20) square feet per building tenant.
2. Major Tenants
For Major Tenants, the wall signs may not exceed a maximum sign area of eighty
(80) square feet per building tenant.
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3. Single Parcels, under 10,000 square feet
Single parcels under 10,000 square feet shall be subject to the same signage
allowed for a Minor Tenant.
B. Height, for Minor and Major Tenants
Wall signs, for all tenants, may not extend beyond the roof line.
C. Length
Sign length may not be greater than seventy -five (75 %) of the linear frontage of a
building. In the case of multiple tenants, the sign may not be greater than seventy -five
percent (75 %) of the linear frontage of the space occupied by the applicant.
D. Number of Signs
1. One (1) wall sign per tenant may be allowed. For single out parcel tenants,
two (2) wall signs per parcel may be allowed, with a maximum wall sign
area of twenty (20) square feet of signage per wall sign.
2. A single tenant with more than 10,000 square feet of retail space may be
allowed three wall signs, with a maximum wall sign area of ten (10) square
feet of signage per wall sign.
3. Corner Tenants
Corner tenants which are attached to a center may have an additional wall
sign which either fronts the street or the parking lot.
E. Location
1. Signs on the Front Elevations
Signs on the front elevations are allowed provided herein.
2. Side and Rear Elevations
A second sign may be allowed provided that the sign is no more than fifty
percent (50 %) of the sign area of the sign on the front elevation. No
building shall have more than two (2) signs per building.
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F. Illumination
Wall signs may be illuminated, consistent with illumination policies as outlined within
Section 8110 -3.5 of this Article.
External and indirect lighting is not allowed.
G. Letter Size
For minor tenants the minimum letter height may be fourteen (14) inches and the
maximum letter height may not exceed eighteen (18) inches. For Major tenants the
maximum letter height may be forty -eight (48) inches. For industrial developments the
maximum letter height may not exceed twenty -four (24) inches.
H. Mounting
All wall signs shall be mounted parallel to the wall and shall not project more than
eight (8) inches from the wall, and shall not project into the public right -of -way or over the
property line.
I. Design
Section 8110 -2.4 - WINDOW SIGNS
A. Permit not required
Window signs are allowed without obtaining a sign permit.
B. Size and Location
Window signs may not exceed twenty -five percent (25 %) of the total window area,
per window, on any single frontage of the building fronting a street to be displayed in
conjunction with sales or special events for an indefinite period of time.
C. Illumination
Window signs shall not be illuminated except for signs made of neon.
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D. In -Lieu of Wall Signs
If window signs are used in -lieu of wall signs, no temporary window signs are
allowed for those windows having permanent window signs.
Section 8110 -2.5 - UNDER CANOPY SIGNS l ,t
A. Size and Height
The sign area for an Under Canopy Sign may not ex ed twenty (20) square feet.
Under canopy signs maybe allowed in a hanging fashion at a heigh not less than eight
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B. Illumination
Under Canopy Signs shall not be illuminated.
C. Letter Size
The maximum letter size may not exceed fourteen (14) inches in height.
D. Mounting
Under Canopy Signs may be mounted using a flexible device such as a chain or
cable.
E. Design
F. Other
Under Canopy Signs are not allowed to project beyond the canopy.
Section 8110 -2.6 - CLOCKS AND THERMOMETERS
Time and temperature devices may not exceed a maximum area of twenty -four (24)
square feet and shall not display commercial advertisement on the clock or thermometer.
No permit is required for clocks and thermometers which do not function as an
advertising copy.
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Section 8110 -2.7 - DIRECTORY SIGNS
A. Size and Height
Directory signs are required in multi- tenant residential, or industrial complexes.
Directory signs may be required in commercial office buildings as required by the Director
of Community Development. All Directory signs may not exceed a maximum of five (5)
feet in height and three (3) feet in width.
B. Letter Size
The maximum letter size for all directory signs may not exceed six (6) inches in
height.
C. Mounting
All directory signs shall be mounted upon an architecturally attractive support or
base, which is architecturally compatible to the building which the sign represents.
D. Design
E. Illumination
Directory signs may be illuminated, consistent with illumination policies as outlined
within Section 8110 -3.5 of this Article. External and indirect lighting is not allowed.
F. Other
Directory signs are not allowed to project into the
right -of -way.
Section 8110 -2.8 - RIDERS
Riders on all signs (as defined) are not allowed.
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Section 8110 -2.9 - TRADEMARK SIGNS
Trademark signs for Nationally and Non - nationally recognized businesses are
allowed as follows:
1. TRADEMARKS
A. Design
The returns, trim cap, size, and type of sign shall be exhibit an architectural
sempati design, which is compatible to the design of the building
tai';;aC3 gnlenies, is locatdY
B. Size aad� Height,*.,**:"*' a > o>ors
The Lege<'�deilrk may not exceed eighteen (18) iRehes in height by eighteen
2. PICTORIAL TRAD €t1M4 XS/LOGOS
A. Design
The returns, trim cap, and size of the sign shall be as eil ;art architecturally
design winch to oornpatib(e to the design of the building in which thq'i, Q ess mat the
;3igrs t�tttis, is tcCeid:
B. Size; and Height; acid Co1gr
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Section 8110 -2.10 - TEMPORARY SIGNS
Temporary Signs are allowed by permit as follows:
1. TEMPORARY BANNERS -NEW BUSINESSES
A. Size
The allowed banner area may not exceed twenty (20) square feet or twenty -five
percent (25 %) of the total window area, whichever is greater.
B. Duration
Temporary banners may be erected for a maximum of sixty (60) days during the
opening of the new business. On the sixty -first (61 st) day, the temporary banner shall be
removed.
C. Location
Temporary banners for new businesses are allowed, in commercial and industrial
zones only, to announce the opening of a new business. Banners must only be attached
to structures and shall not be attached to trees or between posts. Banners must be
securely fashioned to the building.
D. Permit
In no case shall a sign permit for a temporary banner be issued prior to City review
and approval of a sign permit request for permanent signage on the subject site.
2. BANNERS - EXISTING BUSINESSES
A. Size
The allowed banner area may not exceed twenty (20) square feet or twenty -five
percent (25 %) of the window area, whichever is greater.
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B. Duration
Banners for existing businesses are allowed for three (3) week intervals, four (4)
times per year. The three (3) week interval must be interrupted by at least one four (4)
week interval without a banner.
C. Location
Temporary Banners will be allowed for existing businesses in commercial and
industrial zones only. Banners must only be attached to structures and shall not be
placed on trees or between posts. Banners must be securely fastened to a building.
D. Permit
Banners for existing buildings are allowed by permit, consistent with the duration
standards established for Banners, see Section 8110- 2.11.2.B of this Article, above.
3. REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY BANNER SIGNS
Failure to remove the temporary sign within two (2) days after the permit has
expired will be cause for enforcement action consistent with this Article.
SECTION 8110 -3 - GENERAL SIGN REQUIREMENTS
Section 8110 -3.1 - SIGN COLORS
For centers /complexes with and without an approved sign program, all permanent
signs may contain no more than four (4) different sign colors within a center /complex.
When reviewing a sign permit, consideration will be given to the color of adjacent signs.
The sign structure and any related supports shall be the same color and materials
throughout a center /complex.
Pictorial Trademarks /Logo and Trademark signs shall be excluded from the color
limitations as outlined above.
Section 8110 -3.2 - PLACEMENT OF SIGNS
No sign shall be erected within a sight triangle (see the Zoning Ordinance for site
triangle specifications), or within the public right -of -way except as allowed by this Article.
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Section 8110 -3.3 - MASTER SIGN PROGRAMS
As part of an entitlement permit, a Master Sign Program may be required to be
submitted by the applicant to the Department of Community Development for review and
approval. Should a Master Sign Program be determined to be required, the approved
Master Sign Program shall constitute the sign requirements for the project. The sign
requirements of a Master Sign Program for a complex/center will supersede the sign
requirements as outlined within this Article.
Section 8110 -3.4 - SIGNS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY
No signs, regulated by this Article, are allowed within the public right -of -way., of
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Section 8110 -3.5 - ILLUMINATED SIGNS
A. Location
Illuminated signs are not allowed in open space, agricultural and residential zones.
Illuminated signs are allowed in other zones, subject to compliance with other sign
requirements as set forth in this Article and approval of a sign permit.
B. Illumination
Illuminated signs in non - residential zones shall not exceed the brightness of a
diffused light panel having slim -line cool white fluorescent 430 milliampere lights spaced
at least twelve (12) inches on center. Sign illumination shall not result in glare being
directed toward surrounding properties. The source of illumination shall not be visible
from a walkway or street.
Unless otherwise authorized by the Director of Community Development, internally
illuminated signs which use the technique known as "push through" as well as individually
illuminated channel lettering or halo lighting is required. The Director may allow a
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Section 8110 -3.5 - ILLUMINATED SIGNS
A. Location
Illuminated signs are not allowed in open space, agricultural and residential zones.
Illuminated signs are allowed in other zones, subject to compliance with other sign
requirements as set forth in this Article and approval of a sign permit.
B. Illumination
Illuminated signs in non - residential zones shall not exceed the brightness of a
diffused light panel having slim -line cool white fluorescent 430 milliampere lights spaced
at least twelve (12) inches on center. Sign illumination shall not result in glare being
directed toward surrounding properties. The source of illumination shall not be visible
from a walkway or street.
Unless otherwise authorized by the Director of Community Development, internally
illuminated signs which use the technique known as "push through" as well as individually
illuminated channel lettering or halo lighting is required. The Director may allow a
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modification of this requirement in the interest of aesthetics or compatibility. Illumination
of Industrial Monument signs shall not occur by the use of internally illuminated signs;
externally illuminated monument signs are preferred see Section 8110 -2.1 of this Article.
Section 8110 -3.6 - TRIMMING OF TREES
No existing tree shall be trimmed, pruned or removed from a City right -of -way to
increase the visibility of any sign, unless such work is first approved by the Director of
Community Services.
Section 8110 -3.7 - TRACKING FOR WALL SIGNS
All individual letter or channel letter Wall signs shall be installed using a track
system.
SECTION 8110 -4 - SIGN PERMIT ADMINISTRATION
Section 8110 -4.1 - PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
A. APPLICATION
Except as expressly allowed by this Article, no person shall authorize, erect,
construct, remove (except as outlined within Section 8110 - 9.13.2. of this Article), alter,
change, place, suspend or attach any sign within the City without first obtaining an
approved sign permit from the Department of Community Development.
The application for such sign permit should be made on the form provided by the
Department of Community Development. A fee, as established by the City Council
resolution is required to accompany each application for a sign permit.
B. CONSISTENCY REVIEW
An application for a sign permit will be reviewed by the Director of Community
Development or a designee for consistency with the requirements of this Article and the
criteria of this Section. The Director may approve, or conditionally approve any sign which
meets the standards of this Article. The Director of Community Development may not
approve any sign that does not meet the standards of this Article.
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No sign permit of any kind will be issued for an existing or proposed sign unless
such sign is consistent with the requirements of this Article in every respect or is
consistent with any Master Sign Program in effect for the subject property. Any decision
made by the Director of Community Development may be appealed in accordance with
the provisions of this Article.
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SP. SIGN PERMIT TAGS
Every sign requiring a sign permit is required to have the permit number placed
on the approved sign. At the time of permit issuance, the City will issue a permit tag
which is required to be permanently affixed to the lower right corner of the sign. The tag
should state the permit number assigned by the City for the sign.
Section 8110 -4.2 - COMPUTATION OF SIGN AREA AND SIGN HEIGHT
A. INDIVIDUAL SIGNS
The sign area will be measured by drawing a rectangle around the perimeter of
the lettering and /or the pictorial symbol and calculating the area of the rectangle.
B. MULTI -FACED SIGNS
The sign area for a sign with more than one (1) face shall be computed by
counting only one (1) face of the sign, provided the sign meets the double -sided sign
requirements. If this is not met, the face of the square footage of each side of a sign will
be calculated when determining the total sign square footage for a building.
C. SIGN HEIGHT
The height of a sign will be computed as the distance from the base of the sign
at normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign. Normal grade
will be construed to be the lower of (1) existing grade prior to construction or (2) the
newly established grade after construction, excluding any filling, berming, mounding, or
excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign.
D. DOUBLE -SIDED SIGNS
Any sign erected on the back of another sign must have the same exterior
dimensions as the existing sign. If this is met, the sign area will be calculated based upon
the square footage of one (1) side of the sign.
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SECTION 8110 -5 - SIGN CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
All signs should be designed, constructed, and maintained (see definition) in
accordance with the following standards:
A. CONSTRUCTION
All signs are required to comply with applicable provisions of the Uniform Building
Code, the Underwriters Laboratory (U.L.) Standards and the Electrical Code of the City
at all times.
Except for banners, flags, temporary signs, and window signs conforming in all
respects with the requirements of this Article, all signs are required to be constructed of
permanent materials and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a building, or
another structure by direct attachment to a rigid wall, frame, or structure.
B. SIGN MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
Every sign, as allowed by this Article, is required to be maintained in. good
condition.
1. Unsafe Signs (as defined)
Pursuant to the Director of Community Development, signs in eminent danger of
causing harm to persons or the building shall be removed within twenty -four (24) hours
of receiving notice from the City.
2. Signs which are not maintained (as defined)
Signs which are not maintained shall be removed or rehabilitated to the original
sign standards within seven (7) days of receiving notice from the City.
3. Banners which are not maintained
All permitted banners which are not maintained, as approved, shall be removed
within two (2) days after notice has been given by the City.
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SECTION 8110 -6 - EXEMPTED SIGNS
The following signs on pivate property may be exempt from the requirements of
this Article.
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la 'a. Signs required on private property consistent with the California Vehicle Code.
s b. Memorial tablets or signs not exceeding two (2) square feet, including those
indicating names of buildings and dates of construction, when cut into a masonry
surface or inlaid so as to be part of the building, or when constructed of bronze
or similar noncombustible material.
d Signs required to be maintained by law or governmental order, rule or regulation,
with a total surface area not exceeding ten (10) square feet, excel# as o #herwise
rpgl; -C b ia�WF on any lot; street address numbers with a total surface area not
exceeding two square feet.
SLIGh flagI3 G-F A-Mb-19IT16, RGt tG GXGeed fifty (6) squaFe feet,- -are nGt used iR
# d. No permit is required for the erection, construction of signs placed by a public
utility, conveying information on the maintenance of official traffic, fire and police
signs, signals, location of facilities in the furtherance of service devices, marking
of the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), City, or other public
authority for the posting of notices required by law.
g Temporary construction signs, provided that:
(1) Only one (1) sign is erected per construction site;
(2) The sign does not exceed six (6) square feet in open space, agricultural
and R- zones, or sixteen (16) square feet in all other zones;
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(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;
(4) The sign is displayed during construction only; and
(5) If a freestanding sign, in all zones the sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in
height.
f. Other signs, including "no trespassing" signs, having noncommercial messages
with each sign not exceeding two (2) square feet in area on any lot.
g. Individual window signs not exceeding twenty -five percent (25 %) of the total
window area per window for a business.
h. Holiday Signs, as defined.
L Signs erected for City sponsored or co- sponsored events.
j. Balloons less than two (2) feet in diameter if the number of balloons does not
exceed ten balloons.
SECTION 8110 -7 - PROHIBITED SIGNS
The following signs and sign types are prohibited:
a. A- frame, sandwich board and portable freestanding signs, except as outlined
within the Downtown Sign Guidelines, see Section 8110.11 of this Article.
b. Bench signs.
C. Barber Poles.
d. Signs which flash (every five seconds or sooner), scintillate, move or rotate, except
for clocks and time and temperature signs with no advertising or signs which
change color or appear to change color or where the intensity of light changes or
appears to change.
f. Captive balloons (as defined).
g. Portable and trailer- mounted off -site advertising or tract signs, except as allowed
in Section 8110 -10 of this Article.
h. Any sign which emits sound.
i. Any sign erected in such a manner that any portion of the sign or its support is
attached to or will interfere with any free use of any fire escape, exit, or will
obstruct any stairway, door, ventilator or window.
j. Roof signs.
k. Canopy signs.
I. Projecting signs.
M. Any sign or sign structure which is structurally unsafe (see definition section of this
Article) or constitutes a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of persons by
reason of design, inadequate maintenance or dilapidation, except for. utility
identification or similar purpose.
n. Any sign erected or attached to any tree or utility pole within any public right -of-
way (see SeGtOGR 8110 3.4 Gf this AFtiGle and with the exeeptieR ef Gity 6PGA6GFed
o. Any sign erected in such a manner that it will or may reasonably be expected to
interfere with, obstruct, confuse or mislead traffic.
P. The use of any item of merchandise or other commodity related to the business
as a sign, except as such commodity may be permanently incorporated into a sign
structure as allowed by this Article.
q. Signs attached to the exterior surfaces of windows.
r. Off -site signs, except as specifically allowed in Sections 8110 -10 of this Article.
Pole Signs., 69e 89GtOGA . .
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SECTION 8110 -8 - NON - CONFORMING AND ILLEGAL SIGNS
A. CHAN�� flF TENANCY
B A. NON - CONFORMING SIGNS DUE TO SIGN AREA
In cases where the area of signs existing as a valid non - conforming sign on a
property exceeds the total allowable area of allowable signage, no additional signage, for
the same owner and business, shall be allowed on the property. fie-- size --9F
C REPAIR OF NON - CONFORMING SIGNS WITH INCREASED SIGN AREA
A non - conforming sign may be repaired, provided that it has not been damaged
in excess of fifty percent (50 %) of its value. Such damaged non - conforming sign may not
be expanded, reconstructed or relocated without being made to comply in all respects
with the provisions of this Article, in compl(artice`with Section 5497 of * he Busgess and
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SECTION 8110 -9 - NUISANCE AND ABATEMENT, VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT
AND PENALTIES
The City hereby adopts the Business and Professions Code Section 5499.1 et
seg., for the nuisance abatement of permanent illegal signs.
SECTION 8110 -9.1 - VIOLATION, ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND
AMORTIZATION
Any of the following is a violation of this Article, and will be subject to the
enforcement remedies and penalties provided by this Article.
Each sign installed, created, erected, or maintained in violation of this Article shall
be considered a separate violation when applying the penalty portions of this Article.
A. VIOLATIONS
It is a violation of this Article:
To install, create, erect, or maintain any sign in a way that is inconsistent with any
plan or permit governing such sign or the zone on which the sign is located;
To install, create, erect, or maintain any sign requiring a permit without such a
permit;
To fail to remove any sign that is installed, created, erected, or maintained in
violation of this Article, or for which the sign permit has lapsed; or
To continue any such violation. Each such day of a continued violation shall be
considered a separate violation when applying the penalty portions of this Article.
B. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
A violation of this Article
Of the -Cited -shall be punishable as outlined within Article 14, of the Zoning Ordinance.
1. Amortization of Billboards
The Amortization of billboards shall be consistent with State Law, and the
requirements for just compensation.
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SECTION 8110 -10 - SPECIAL PURPOSE SIGNS
Section 8110 -10.1 -RESIDENTIAL AND MISCELLANEOUS SIGNAGE
This Section deals with signs in areas residentially zoned and with miscellaneous
signs such as political signs.
Section 8110- 10.1.1 - RESIDENTIAL ZONES
No signage is allowed in residential zones except outlined as follows:
A. HOME IMPROVEMENT SIGNS
1. Permit
No permit is required for Home Improvement Signs provided that they meet the
criteria as outlined below.
2. Location
On -site Home Improvement Signs may be placed in the front or side yard where
said improvements are being made. No sign shall be placed on any tree or in any
setback areas (see Zoning Ordinance for setback requirements per Zones). Said Home
Improvement Sign must to securely fastened to the ground or non - permanently attached
to the building.
3. Size and Height
Home Improvement Signs may be a freestanding sign not exceeding seven (7)
square feet. The signs shall not be illuminated.
4. Removal
Home Improvement Signs may be placed during construction, but must be
removed no later than seven (7) calendar days after construction is completed.
B. REAL ESTATE SIGNS
On a lot, there may be placed one (1) unanimated, non - illuminated real estate sign;
provided, such sign may be limited to wall and freestanding signs whose maximum sign
area may not exceed the following:
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21. FOR RENT AND FOR LEASE SIGNS IN MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIA
ZONES
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RESIDENTIAL, AGRICULTURAL,AND OPEN SPACE ZONES
Signs " shall be
allowed on -site only or on other private property with the consent of the owner.
These signs must be in conformance with the provisions of this Article. A sign
permit from the Department of Community Development is required prior to the
installation of the sign.
(a) Size.- The sign may not exceed six (6) square feet.
(b) Height - May not exceed seven (7) feet measured from finished grade.
(c) Materials - The sign should be complementary to the building for which the
sign is advertising.
(d) Location - Not less than five (5) feet from the property line and must be
located within one of the City's multifamily residential zones.
(e) OTHER RESTRICTIONS - Signs shall not be illuminated and shall not be
placed within fifty (50) feet from any corner or other directional signs. No
more than one (1) such sign may be displayed on each street frontage.
Such signs may be located no closer than fifty (50) feet from any corner.
All signs shall carry only the name of the residential complex, business
address and business phone number and "For Rent" and /or "For Lease ".
No changeable copy, picture, or graphic may be included on such sign.
3 2. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
One (1) sixteen (16) square foot non - illuminated sign. In these zones, the
real estate sign height may not exceed seven (7) feet, if affixed to the ground.
One real estate sign per street frontage per site may be displayed on a
building or site advertising the sale or lease of a commercial or industrial lot,
provided the sign does not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in sign area; there is
no height limitation for signs displayed on a building, but in no cases may the sign
project into the public right -of -way or extend beyond the roof line.
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C. TEMPORARY OPEN HOUSE SIGNS
A non - illuminated sign on private property, of a size not greater than four (4)
square feet and four feet in height, may be placed at a rate of one (1) per company, per
home, per intersection, for a period from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the day of the open
house; provided, that there shall be only one (1) route designated by signs to a particular
open house. No more than four (4) directional open house signs shall be placed within
the City limits for any one open house on any one day. Temporary open house signs
are to be located on private property, written permission must be obtained from'; tte
pra e r nw�n r in tder to install a teimpo .A sign ±on> priva 0* pr9P9 sty. # er k►e-pr e
ewneF. 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 or any street fixture or placed within the right -of -way.
D. NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
Neighborhood Identification signs may be approved at the discretion of the
approving authority for the Residential Planned Development permit.
E. BOUTIQUE SALE /GARAGE/YARD SALE SIGNS
The following regulations may regulate and control garage /yard sale /boutique
signs.
1. Size
Boutique Sale Signs
Boutique signs may not exceed eighteen (18) inches by twenty -four (24) inches.
Garage Sale/Yard Sale Signs
Garage Sale/Yard Sale Signs may not exceed two (2) feet by three (3) feet.
2. Number
Boutique Sale Signs and Garage Sale/Yard Sale Signs
A maximum of eight (8) off -site directional signs are allowed by permit.
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3. Notification for placement of Boutique Sale Sign and Garage Sale/Yard Sale
Signs on Private Property
Written permission to erect signs on private property shall be obtained from the
property owners of the site where such signs are to be placed. This written authorization
shall be provided to the City upon request.
4. Duration for Boutique Sale and Garage Sale/Yard Sale Signs
Signs may be placed only during the hours that the sale is being conducted and
shall be removed at the close of the sale activities each day.
5. General
No signs shall be placed on utility poles or in the public right -of -way, except in the
event of City sponsored or City co- sponsored activities.
Section 8110 - 10.1.32 - TRACT SIGNS
A. OFF -SITE TRACT SIGNS
Such signs are allowed on agriculturally zoned property, on vacant residentially or
industrially zoned property, and on vacant property zoned C.P.D., only after a final tract
map has been recorded, for a period of eighteen (18) months from the date of issuance
of the Sign Permit for such sign or until all lots have been sold, whichever occurs first. No
tract shall have more than four (4) off -site signs advertising its existence. Such signs may
be located adjacent to routes traveled to reach the advertised tract. Ne e# site t
Per st be giried
from.. the property cswner who ,owns the land tispon which the sign will be IttstaileCf ..A
deposit, to be established by the Director of Community Development, for removal of the
sign is required. Additional extensions at six (6) month intervals may be granted by the
Director of Community Development at the Director's discretion.
B. ON -SITE TRACT SIGNS
Is limited to one (1) sign per major street entrance to the site.
C. CITY RESTRICTIONS
Tract signs located within the City shall advertise only tracts located within the City.
No tract sign shall be placed within five hundred (500) feet of any other tract sign.
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D. MODEL TRACT FLAGPOLES
Model home tract flag pole may be allowed provided that a plot plan is required
to be submitted and approved that complies with the following requirements:
(1) A plot plan showing the location of all proposed poles, setbacks, height,
spacing dimensions, number and size.
(2) Location - Allowed only around the perimeter of the tract site area and
complex, and may not be allowed to exceed two hundred (200) feet from
the nearest model unit or within two hundred (200) feet of any occupied
residence.
(3) Height - Fourteen (14) feet maximum.
(4) Setbacks - Three (3) feet minimum from property boundaries.
(5) Spacing - To be determined at the time of review of the plot plan and
approval of the permit.
(6) Flag Size - Twelve (12) square feet maximum.
(7) Flag Pole Number - Maximum of two (2) flag poles per model unit and one
(1) flag per pole.
(8) Time period - Allowed for one (1) year or until the last unit is sold,
whichever occurs first. Renewals of the permit shall not exceed one (1)
year for each renewal as approved by the Director of Community
development.
(9) Removal Deposit - The applicant is required to pay such application fees
and removal fees as the City Council may adopt by Resolution. Such fees
are required to be sufficient to cover one hundred percent (100 %) of all
costs to the City in administering these sections.
(10) The Director of Community Development may modify these requirements
due to a topographic location hardship.
(11) All model tract flags are required to be well maintained and kept in good
condition (i.e. not tattered or torn).
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3. LOCATION
Political signs may not be affixed, installed, or erected within one hundred (100)
feet of a polling place or historic site, 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.
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 may be deemed to be
a public nuisance and may be subject to removal by the candidate, property owner, or,
when a ballot proposition is involved, the authorized agent of the group or organization
sponsoring the sign or, upon their failure to do so after reasonable attempt at notice by
the City, by City officers or Code Enforcement Officers. Any political sign which is not
removed within the ten (10) days following an election shall be subject to summary
removal and confiscation by the City. Should the political sign remain posted after ten
(10) days, a Code Enforcement Officer shall notify the political party in writing notifying
the party to remove the sign within seven (7) days following the issuance of the, letter.
Should the political sign(s) remain posted after these seven (7) days a Code Enforcement
Officer will confiscate the sign(s) and appropriate code enforcement fees shall be charged
to the advertising party for the removal of the signs. Fees to be charged to the
advertising party as follows: $100.00 for the first sign and $25.00 for each sign to be
removed by a Code Enforcement Officer.
Section 8110 -10.2 - SERVICE STATION SIGNS
Service stations may be allowed the following signs in addition to the signs
allowed by the zone designation subject to applicable provisions of this Article.
A. SIGNS ATTACHED TO THE CANOPY
Canopy signs are allowed by permit. The maximum canopy signage may not
exceed one half (1/2) square foot of signage per two (2) feet of linear square feet of street
frontage, not to exceed twenty (20) square feet. One (1) canopy sign may be allowed on
the face adjacent to street frontages only.
Canopy Signs are prohibited from extending beyond the canopy or parapet to
which it is attached and are prohibited from being located on the incline or slope of the
canopy.
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G $. MONUMENT SIGNS
One (1) Monument sign to include a changeable copy price sign is allowed. The
size of the Monument sign may be a maximum of five (5) feet in height and six (6) feet
in width (30 square feet of sign area).
Monument signs may encroach into one -half (1/2) of the required setback area.
However, the minimum sign setback area is four (4) feet or as outlined within the Zoning
Ordinance, Zoning Matrix, whichever is greater. Said sign may be illuminated, consistent
with illumination policies as outlined within Section 8110 -3.5 of this Article. The monument
sign may have individually illuminated channel letters or solid individual letters which are
back -lit (Halo -lit). External and indirect lighting is not allowed. Individual letters on the
monument signs may be not less than twelve (12) inches in height and no more than
eighteen (18) inches in height.
All monument signs must be surrounded by a minimum four (4) foot wide
landscaped planter area; four (4) feet must be measured in all directions. The monument
sign must have a solid base rather than pole supports-
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C. OVERALL AREA LIMIT
The maximum total sign area for a service station site is one hundred (100) square
feet.
Section 8110 -10.3 - DRIVE THROUGH RESTAURANTS
A drive -in or drive- through restaurant is allowed one (1) menu board not exceeding
sixteen (16) square feet in area, which may not be counted toward the sign area or
permitted number of signs otherwise allowed for the lot or premises. No riders on menu
boards are allowed.
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SECTION 8110 -11 - DOWNTOWN SIGN REGULATIONS
(CONSULT THE ATTACHED LOCATION MAP, WHICH IDENTIFIES THE AREA
SUBJECT TO THE DOWNTOWN SIGN REGULATIONS. DOWNTOWN SIGN AREA TO
BE ADDED TO THE CITY'S ZONING MAP).
A. Introduction
No new, altered or changed signs shall be installed or utilized without the proper
review and approval of the Department of Community Development. A sign permit shall
be required prior to the placing, erecting, moving, reconstructing, altering, or displaying
of any sign within the downtown. Minor repair of all or part of an existing sign so as to
duplicate the appearance and location of the original sign shall not require City review
and approval.
Section 8110 -11.0 - RELATIONSHIP OF CITYWIDE SIGN REQUIREMENTS TO
THE DOWNTOWN SIGN REQUIREMENTS
All of the sign
requirements as outlined within the Citywide sign article apply to the Downtown area.,
except as outlined in Seet)op `.8110 1;1 of this Article.
Section 8110 -11.2 1 - CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SUBMITTING A REQUEST FOR
A SIGN PERMIT
In order to provide general guidance to those preparing to achieve conformance
with the Downtown Sign requirements, the following elements must be considered in all
signage proposals.
A. Materials and Colors
Materials used to construct or that are to be assembled as signage should be
compatible with the exterior treatment of the building they identify. The text for all signs
within the downtown shall be compatible reflecting Moorpark's rural heritage.
1. Materials
The range of signs acceptable for downtown includes not only those made from
traditional materials, such as painted and carved wooden signs, painted wall signs or
signs applied to awnings but also those made of newer, modern materials, such as
plastic or plastic - lettered signs, neon signs, backlit signs and die -cut metal panels with
light sources behind them. Consistent quality, rather than uniform materials or standard-
ized placement, relates the signs to each other.
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2. Colors
The use of more than two (2) colors is encouraged to promote visual interest.
However, the combined use of two primary colors is not encouraged, particularly bright
red and bright yellow; other fluorescent colors are not encouraged. Colors should be
consistent with the early California themes, and relevant to building architecture. Bright
colors should be used for lettering and not major building surfaces. No more than 3
colors complementary to the support structure and primary building shall be used on the
sign.
B. Support Structures
The types of materials used for the support structures of signs may include, but
are not limited to, wood, wood - carved signs, wrought -iron with painted sign facing, and
painted sheet metals, given that the entire surface is painted.
C. Sign Face
Color schemes used for signage should not only complement the building for
which the sign advertises but also should relate to other structures, signage and graphics
in the vicinity, in order to create a sense of continuity.
D. Sign Placement
A sign should be placed so that it does not clash with the building's architecture,
but is prominent enough to be noticed. Geed Signs which are well designed relate well
not only to their own storefronts, but also to the other signs and storefronts along the
block. Historically, downtown has been filled with a rich variety of signs.
When deciding a sign location, the approving authority will review all Downtown
Signs in reference to the following:
1. Avoid overly large signs.
2. Do not obscure or destroy architectural details, this detailing greatly
enhances the downtown character and atmosphere.
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3. Coordinate the placement of signage on adjacent
storefronts, especially those to be placed on the same building.
Placing a sign higher or lower than adjacent signs may not increase
readability, but instead create visual confusion. However, if the adjoining
signs are overscaled or badly positioned, the only solution is to do what is
best for your storefront within the permitted City
guidelines and wait for neighboring merchants or land owner to follow your
example or for City conformance deadlines to be initiated.
E. Lighting Quality
Lighting should not be excessively bright, garish, glaring or reflective. It
shall not illuminate neighboring sites and shall not be disruptive to neighborhood uses.
Any sign that flashes, or blinks, or that creates changes in hues or intensity of illumination,
is prohibited within the downtown area. All signs which are lit are required to not exceed
the brightness of a diffused light panel having slim -line cool white fluorescent 430
milliampere lights spaced at least twelve (12) inches on center. Sign illuminations shall not
result in glare being directed toward surrounding properties.
1. Externally Lighted Signs
a. All externally lighted sources must have some type of guide or shield
that directs the lighting toward the sign face so objects and /or
structures not meant to be illuminated are shielded.
b. Electrical lines from buildings to signs should be hidden by all
possible means. However, when this is not feasible, the conduit shall
be painted to match the existing building.
C. Light fixtures in planted areas or within support structures shall be
screened.
d. Exposed light fixtures should be inconspicuous and should be
integrated into the exterior of the sign through the application of
appropriate design, style and color of the hardware.
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2. Internally Lighted Signs
a. Alternatives to internally lit signs are available and are encouraged
to be used by businesses whose principal use is conducted after
dark.
b. If internally illuminated signs are proposed, a dark plexiglass
background and light lettering is encouraged as a means of
reducing glare.
C. Individual internally lit canister letters are acceptable where
appropriate.
d. Creative and artistic applications of neon used in signs and other
graphics are acceptable where appropriate.
F. Lettering Size and Style
In no case may the letter size, except those on a Marquee Sign, be greater than
eighteen (18) inches in height.
The lettering style of a sign should be consistent with the architecture of the
building and should complement, rather than detract, from the signage for the business
and surrounding businesses.
Section 8110 -11.2 - EXEMPTED SIGNS
The signs exempted within the downtown are consistent with Section 8110 -6 of this
Article.
Section 8110 -11.3 - SIGNS PROHIBITED IN THE DOWNTOWN
The following types of signs are specifically prohibited within the downtown area:
1. Balloon signs (a type of temporary sign which is
inflatable).
2. Changeable copy wall and ground signs (except for theaters, places of
worship, schools, government buildings, gas station price signs only), and
signs currently in existence utilized by non - profit organizations.
3. Signs which emit sounds, odors, smoke, steam, laser or hologram lights,
etc.).
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4. Flashing /blinking /animated /variable message or active attention - getting
signs, including electronic message board signs, which flash every five (5)
seconds or sooner.
5. Moving or rotating signs.
6. Private signs posted in the public right -of -way or on public property, poles,
trees or equipment, except as allowed by Section 8110 -11.6 of this Article.
7. Roof signs.
8. Signs which imitate or interfere with traffic control signs and signals.
9. Off -site signs, except as allowed with an encroachment permit, see Section
8110 -11.6 of this Article.
10. Bench signs.
11. Any sign erected in such a manner that it will or may reasonably be
expected to interfere with, obstruct, confuse or mislead traffic.
12. Pylon signs.
13. Tract signs.
14. Pole signs.
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Section 8110 -11.4 - SIGNS ALLOWED IN THE DOWNTOWN
In addition to those signs alloAeo in commercial and industrial zones, as outlined
within Section 8110 -2 of this Article, t he following types of signs are governed by the
provisions outlined below:
A. WALL SIGNS (NOT INCLUDING WALL SIGNS FOR SIDE ELEVATIONS FOR
MARKETS)
1. Size
Front Elevations
Wall signs on the front of an elevation may contain a maximum sign area of twenty
(20) square feet per building tenant.
Side and Rear Elevations
Signs on the side or rear of an elevation may be allowed and may not exceed one
half (1/2) square foot of sign area per one (1) foot of side shop frontage not to exceed
ten (10) square feet.
2. Height
Wall signs for all elevations may not exceed protect beyond the height
eutside - wall - of the wa(1. of a building upon which the wall sign is to be loc
3. Length
Front Elevations
The length of a wall sign may not be greater than seventy -five (75 %) of the wall's
linear measurement.
Side and Rear Elevations
Signs on the side or rear of an elevations may be allowed and may not exceed
one half (1/2) square foot of sign area per one (1) foot of side shop frontage not to
exceed ten (10) square feet.
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4. Number of Signs
Front Elevations
One (1) front elevation wall sign per tenant may be allowed.
Side and Rear Elevations
One (1) side or rear elevation wall sign per tenant may allowed, with a maximum
of two elevation signs per building.
5. Illumination
Wall signs may be illuminated, consistent with illumination policies as outlined within
Section 84 4 0 3.6 t 3- t of this Article. External and indirect lighting is not allowed
for wall signs.
6. Letter Size
The maximum lettering height may not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height.
7. Mounting
All wall signs shall be mounted parallel to the wall and shall not project more than
eight (8) inches from the wall.
8. Design
Wall signs mu
B. WALL SIGNS (ON THE SIDE OF AN ELEVATION) FOR MARKETS WITHIN THE
DOWNTOWN
1. Size and Height
Wall signs for the side of markets shall be allowed by permit. One Wall sign per
ten (10) feet of the linear frontage of a wall with a maximum of six (6) wall signs is
allowed. The maximum height may not exceed three and one half (3 1/2) feet by two (2)
feet in width.
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2. Number
There may be no more than six (6) wall signs on the side of a market. No wall
signs are allowed for markets on the rear of the building.
3. Location
All wall signs for markets shall be placed on the side elevation and shall be evenly
distributed, spaced every ten (10) feet with a maximum of six (6) signs.
4. Illumination
Market wall signs on the side of a building are not allowed to be illuminated.
5. Letter Size
The lettering on the market wall advertising sign should complement the
architecture of the building and may not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height.
6. Mounting
For those market wall signs which are not currently framed, a sign permit will be
required so that the frame which will be continuously used to advertise market specials
is consistent with the requirements of this Section.
7. Design
All temporary wall signs shall be neatly framed and
consistent with the specifications as outlined within
Section 8110 -11.A of this Article.
8. Duration
Market wall signs are intended to temporarily advertise market specials. Said
special advertising signs sbeuld shall( not remain up for mare fl an two (2) weeks. -Ne
KMP- 09- 2- 94(11:37am)AACC9 -21 SG.RPT 39
C. PROJECTING SIGNS /HANGING SIGNS
1. Size and Height- '�`t�,,
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The maximum sign heig or a projecting /hanging sign may not xceed twelve
(12) feet and the minimum sig �( t may not be less than eight (8) feet. Said sign area
may be nine (9) square feet. All projecting /hanging signs require a sign permit. A
projecting /hanging sign is not allowed within the public right -of -way including sidewalk
area, unless an encroachment permit is obtained consistent with Section 8110 -11.6 of this
Article.
2. Number of Signs 2�,5
One projecting /hanging sign may be allowed per b�.
3. Location
Projecting /hanging signs should sh* If be centered (as defined) cVrectl above the 'I
entrance to a business establishment. If there are other projecting Signs, should be
placed at the same elevation as other projecting signs. -y
4. Illumination
Projecting /hanging signs 6heuld shall not be illuminated.
5. Letter size
All letters on a Projecting /Hanging Signs may be no more than 18 inches in height.
Projecting signs 6heuld sh all be scaled so as to not overwhelm the building.
6. Piertegraphe LO006
The use of Pietegraphr, It os is encouraged to illustrate the type of business
graphically, without the use of words. The maximum height shaCC be consistent >witFt
$�ctic,n S�'�Q -2 � cad this: Article;;
D. A- FRAME, SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS
1. Size and Height
The size of the A -Frame sign may be not larger than two (2) feet wide by three and
one half (3 1/2) feet in height. A -Frame and Sandwich board signs require a sign permit.
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2. Number of Signs
Only one A -Frame sign is allowed per business . A -Frame
sign may be double sided.
3. Uses Permitted to Have an A -Frame Sign
Restaurants (as defined) and theaters are allowed to erect
A -Frame signs.
4. Location
An A -Frame or Sandwich board sign is not allowed within the public right -of -way
without obtaining an encroachment permit, see Section 8110 -11.6 of this Article.
All A -Frame Signs to be placed within the public right -of -way must be placed as
to not interfere vVith a minimum five (5) foot wide unobstructed pathway along the
sidewalk area, right -of -way.
5. Illumination
A -Frame signs shall not be illuminated.
6. Design
The design of an A -Frame sign shall a).
E. BARBER POLES
Barber Poles are allowed within the downtown. One Barber Pole per barber shop
is allowed. Said Barber Pole may be no more than two (2) feet by nine (9) inches and
shall be attached to a building in a similar fashion to that of a projecting sign, see
projecting sign requirements.
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F. MONUMENT SIGNS
1. Size and Height
a. Individual Businesses
Commercial buildings with a building setback of fifteen (15) feet or greater are
allowed one (1) monument sign per parcel.
2. Location
Monument signs may encroach into one -half (1/2) of the required setback area.
However, the minimum sign setback area is four (4) feet or as outlined within the Zoning
Ordinance, Zoning Matrix, whichever is greater.
3. Illumination
Monument signs within the downtown may not be illuminated.
4. Letter Size
The maximum letter height for Monument signs within the downtown may not
exceed eighteen (18) inches in height.
5. Landscaping
All monument signs within the downtown must be surrounded by a minimum four
(4) foot wide landscaped planter area; four (4) feet must be measured in all directions.
6. Mounting
A Monument sign within the downtown must have a solid base rather than pole
supports.
7. Design
The design of the Monument sign within the downtown shall be aFGhiteetuFally
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G. CANOPY SIGNS
1. Size
The length of the Canopy Sign may be not greater than seventy -five (75 %) percent
of the linear frontage of a building.
2. Letter Size
The letter size of a Canopy Sign may not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height.
3. Location
Only Canopy Signs,: whp advertise businesses iocated dtte�tl r behind the
ttttStilt tfiBWit;9 on the front of a building elevation area allowed. The Canopy Sign
shall be centered (as defined) on the Canopy of the tenants building. No Canopy sign
may be located on the incline or slope of the Canopy.
4. Mounting
The Canopy Sign shall be safely secured to the Canopy.
5. Illumination
No Canopy Sign shall be illuminated.
6. Design and Colors
The design and color of the Canopy Sign shall
ors shall be as outlined within Section 8110 -11.1. A. 2., of this Article.
7. Number of Signs
No more than one (1) Canopy sign may be placed on a tenants canopy, and is
not allowed in addition to a Wall Sign on the front of a building.
Section 8110 -11.5 - DOWNTOWN SIGNS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY
No signs are allowed within the public right -of -way except for A- Frame /Sandwich
Board Signs, Canopy Sign, Projecting /Hanging signs. These signs may be allowed by
obtaining an encroachment permit. The sign must advertise the business which is located
KMP- 09-2- 94(11:37am)AACC9-21 SGAPT 43
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company's may be located within the public right -of -way, see Section 8110 -6 of this
Article.
SECTION 8110 -12 - DEFINITIONS
Words and phases used in Article 10 have the meanings set forth in this section.
Words and phrased not defined in this section but defined in the City Zoning Ordinance
are given the meanings set forth in the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Advertising Sign - A sign which calls attention to products, goods or services for sale
or hire, or which otherwise contains a commercial message.
A -Frame (Sandwich Board Sign1 - A sign not permanently attached to the ground or
other permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported. A -Frame signs are
ordinarily in the shape of an "A ", easily moveable, and are usually two- sided.
Area. Sign - or Sign Area - The total area of the message surfaces of a sign computed.
Banner - Any sign of light weigh fabric or similar flexible material which projects from or
hangs from a building pole, or wire. Banners include without limitation pennants, flags,
and vertical banners. Depending on its method of attachment, a banner sign may be a
flat - mounted sign, a projecting sign, or a free - standing sign.
Billboard - A sign which is located off -site, with a. single S1ded square' footage grter
t( an square feet or. a , oubfe sided sign with more than `'i5Q square feet:
Building - In addition to its common meaning, any structure requiring a building permit.
Building Frontage - Those frontages which face upon a public or private street or
parking area between such building and the street. Where a building faces two (2) or
more streets, the frontage containing the primary entrance to the building is designated
as the building frontage.
Canopy Sign - Any sign that is-a part of or attached to: an awning, a canopy, a
marquee, or a structural protective cover over a door, eRtFaRG9,
window, or gas station canopy.
Captive Balloon Sign - A clustering of balloons more than two (2) feet in diameter and
of more than ten (10) balloons.
Centering of a Sign - Shall mean the placement of a sign equidistant from the edges of
the building or store frontage given a variance of not more than three (3) feet.
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Changeable Copy Sign - A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or illustrations
that can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign.
A sign on which the message changes more than one (1) time a week will be considered
an animated sign and not a changeable copy sign for purposes of this Article. A sign on
which the only copy that changes is electric or mechanical indication of time or
temperature will be considered a 'time and temperature" portion of a sign and not a
changeable copy sign for purposes of this Article.
Commercial Message - Any sign wording, logo, or other representations that, directly
or indirectly, names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other
commercial activity.
Directional Sign - Any sign which serves solely to designate entrances or exits, or the
location or direction of any on -site area.
Directory Sign (Kiosk Sian) - A sign listing the occupants or businesses of a building.
Said sign is designed for pedestrian viewing and direction.
Downtown Area - A specific commercial and industrial zone, as outlined within the
attached map, which has been identified as needing different sign standards then that
which has been established for the City.
Double -Faced Sign - A sign structure which has two display surfaces backed against
each other or against the same supporting member in such a manner that one (1) display
surface is designated to be viewed from another direction.
Governmental Immunity - A governmental entity who is exempt from ahe reguCat)orts Vii=
the City of Moorpark's Sign Ordinance.
Hanging Sign A sign wfzich protects more aP
six (B irycl?es from a ceiling area:
Holiday Sign /Display - A temporary sign or display erected in recognition of any
religious and /or city, state or federally recognized holiday.
Home Improvement Sign - A sign which advertises a re- modeling company (contractor)
or company who is conducting alterations /re- modeling on a residential parcel.
Identification Sign - An on -site sign which indicates the premises, occupants, addresses,
neighborhood or entrance location to the premise; said identification signs may be
monument or pylon signs.
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Informational Sign - Any sign stating the hours of operation of a business, emergency
telephone numbers, credit card usage, information from the City about public events,
events at public facilities or other information of a similar nature.
Internally Lighted Signs - A sign with a source of illumination that is completely enclosed
by the surface of the sign structure.
Legal Conforming Sign - Any sign which was approved by the County; City under the
previous Sign requirements., AFtisle -10.
Logo Sign -
Any symbol of >any valor or shade w(t(in tf'e size
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cQrlstatnts mnda+rd by th(s Ordinance.
Maintenance (of a Signl - A properly maintained sign shall be a sign which is maintained
in its original (non- faded) color, is not broken in any way and whose lighting is maintained
as approved.
Major Tenant - Any tenant of a commercial or industrial building which occupies in
excess of 10,000 square feet of space in one business location.
Marquee - Any changeable copy permanent roof -like structure projecting beyond a
building or extending along and projecting beyond the wall of the building, generally
designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather. See changeable copy
sign.
Minor Tenant - Any tenant of a commercial or industrial building which occupies less
than 10,000 square feet of space in one business location.
Monument Sign - A low ground sign. The sign incorporates the design and building
materials accenting the architectural theme of the building on the same property. No
poles for the support of the sign face are allowed.
Neon Sign - An illuminated sign containing colorless, odorless light source consisting of
a glass tube which is bent to form letters, symbols or other shapes.
Non - Commercial Message Sign - A display or statement on a sign which calls attention
to something other than products, goods, or services for sale or hire.
Non - Conforming Sign - Any sign that does not conform to the requirements of this
Article.
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Off -Site SigNIO"Ibeard -Sian - A sign which displays seFnmersiai -e non- commercial
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 is relates.
Out - Tenant Parcel - A parcel or lot which is not located adjacent to other parcels; a
parcel which is not surrounded by any other commercial or industrial land uses.
Permanent Sign - A sign intended to be erected and maintained for a period of more
than sixty (60) days.
Pole Sign - A sign which is mounted on a one or. more. poles.
Political Sign - A temporary sign concerning candidates for political office or involving
a ballot issue. It may also include signs which express personal views on matters of
public discussion.
Projecting Sign - Any sign affixed to a building or wall which projects more than six
inches beyond the surface of a building or wall.
Push - Through Lettering - A plexi -glass or clear plastic internally illuminated which
extends 3/8 of an inches out from the cabinet of the sign.
Pylon Sign - Any sign which is supported by structures or supports that are placed on,
or anchored in, the ground and that are independent from any building or other
structures. A pylon sign architecturally compliments and is compatible with the design of
the building /center for which the sign is publicizing.
Public Event Sign - A sign hung to provide advertisement for a City sponsored or City
co- sponsored event.
Real Estate Sign - A temporary sign advertising the sale, lease, er rental or exchange
of the property.
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Pole Sign - A sign which is mounted on a one or. more. poles.
Political Sign - A temporary sign concerning candidates for political office or involving
a ballot issue. It may also include signs which express personal views on matters of
public discussion.
Projecting Sign - Any sign affixed to a building or wall which projects more than six
inches beyond the surface of a building or wall.
Push - Through Lettering - A plexi -glass or clear plastic internally illuminated which
extends 3/8 of an inches out from the cabinet of the sign.
Pylon Sign - Any sign which is supported by structures or supports that are placed on,
or anchored in, the ground and that are independent from any building or other
structures. A pylon sign architecturally compliments and is compatible with the design of
the building /center for which the sign is publicizing.
Public Event Sign - A sign hung to provide advertisement for a City sponsored or City
co- sponsored event.
Real Estate Sign - A temporary sign advertising the sale, lease, er rental or exchange
of the property.
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Restaurant - Where the preparation and on -site consumption of food occurs.
Riders - is any advertisement device attached to a sign which projects or is outside of
the borders of the sign.
Right -of -way, public - A public street, sidewalk, or- highway, or bUt RGt OnGluding a
freeway.
that does Rot abut a publiG Fight of way and is IeGated Withim WiG hURdF9d (200) f99t Gf
Roof Sign - A sign affixed on, above, or over the roof of any building ar any srg
tnounfe art wat€ that extends above the:roofline'r
Sign - Anything of visual appearance primarily used for, or having the effect of attracting
attention from streets, sidewalks, or other outside public areas for identification purposes.
A sign does not mean displays of merchandise, products for sale on premises,
ornamentation, design, recreational equipment, architecture, landscaping, pictures,
paintings, and other such art forms unless the attraction, because of the location, size,
use or nature thereof, has the substantial effect of attracting attention for identification
purposes when viewing from an outside public area. "Sign" does not include a neon sign
at any location inside a building if such sign cannot be viewed from an outside public
area. For the purpose of this section, a sign is not a sign if it is inside a building, more
than three (3) feet behind a window and not facing a window in such a way as to be
viewed from an outside public area. A sign does not include non.;- m mer.01a t 5pe6c
except for paliticl signs as reguiated herein.
Sign Program - A document showing the location, dimensions, area, color and materials
of all signs located on a single parcel or parcels, either under the same ownership or
under the same planned development permit
Street Frontage - Means the property line of a parcel abutting the public right -of -way to
which such parcel has a legal right of access.
Temporary Sign - Any sign that is used temporarily (only sixty {60} days or less) and
is not permanently mounted.
Tract Sian - An off -site sign relating to the original sale of property other than that on
which the sign is located.
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TradeMark Sign - A sign which depicts a local, regional, or national symbol, word, or
design used by a business to distinguish leis its products from
those of Isis its competitors. The trademark is required to be registered and protected by
law.
Unsafe - Unsafe signs are dangerous sigas{lau+ldiags) structures or Components thereofs
as stipulated within Chapter 3, of the Uniform Code for the, Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings.
Wall Sign - A sign attached parallel to, but within eight (8) inches of, a wall surface of,
or erected and confined within the limited area outside wall or any building or structure,
which is supported by such wall or building, and which displays only one (1) sign surface.
Window Sign - Any sign, pictures, symbol, or combination thereof, designed to
communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale, or service,
that is placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and is visible from the
exterior of the window.
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ATTACHMENT NUMBER 2
MOORPARK
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
NOTICE AND CALL OF
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOORPARK
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Moorpark is hereby called to be held on WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 1993,
commencing at 6:15 p.m. Said meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of
the City of Moorpark, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
Said Special Meeting shall be for the purpose of discussing the following items.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Consider Approval of the Citywide and Downtown Sian Ordinance, for
Inclusion in the City's Zoning Ordinance as Article 10 and the
Resoinding of Article 10 of Ordinance' Number 137. Staff
Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive public testimony
and close the public hearing; determine that the proposed Citywide
and Downtown Sign Ordinance is categorically exempt pursuant to
Section 15061(b) (3) of the State of California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) Guidelines in that the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance do not have the potential for causing a significant effect
on the environment; and adopt the resolution, approving the
Citywide and Downtown Sign Ordinance to be codified as Article 10 of
the City's Zoning Ordinance and rescind Article 10 of Ordinance
Number 137. (Continued Item 9.F. from 6/16/93; Item I.A. from
7/14/93)
II. ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Proposed 1993/94 Objectives. Staff Recommendation: Direct
staff as deemed appropriate. (Continued Item ll.L. from 6/16/93;
Item ll.L. from 7/7/93; Item II.C. from 7/14/93; Item ll.A. from
7/21/93)
III. CLOSED SESSION:
A. Personnel.
B. Personnel pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
C. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1).
D. Potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c).
E. Negotiations for Real Property on the South Side of High Street
(Southern Pacific /VCTC) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
F. Negotiations for Real Property at 280 Casey Road (Moorpark Unified
School District) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
G. Litigation concerning Conejo Freeway Properties, LTD. vs. City of
Moorpark.
PAUL W. LAWRASON JR. SCOTT MONTGOMERY PATRICK HUNTER BERNARDO M. PEREZ JOHN E WOZNIAK
Maya Mayor Pro Tom Counalmember Counalmember Counalmember
rnnred m Rs ydso Ppw
H. Litigation concerning Moorpark vs. CalTrans (Case No. 123655).
I. Negotiations for Real Property - APN 504 -0- 030 -265 and 504 -0- 030 -267
(Buttercreek Park).
J. Litigation concerning City of Moorpark vs. Foster Enterprises.
Dated: July 23, 1993
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Paul W. Law eon Jr., May r
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss
CITY OF MOORPARK )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
I, Dorothy J. Vandaveer, declare as follows:
That I am the Deputy City Clerk of the City of Moorpark;
that a SPECIAL MEETING of the City Council of,the City of
Moorpark was held at 6:15 p.m. on July 28, 1993 in the
Council Chambers of the Community Center and that a* copy of
said Special Meeting Notice was posted on July 26, 1993 at
a conspicuous place at the Moorpark Community Center, 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
true and correct.
Executed on November 3, 1993 at Moorpark, California.
Dorothy t andaveer
Deputy C Clerk
aff.smt
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Moorpark, California July 28, 1993
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Moorpark was
held on July 28, 1993 in the Council Chambers of said city located
at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lawrason called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Hunter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Hunter, 'Montgomery, Perez,
Wozniak and Mayor Lawrason
Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Jim Aguilera,
Director of Community Development; Ken
Gilbert, Director of Public Works; Steven
Hayes, Redevelopment/ Economic Development
Manager; and Dorothy Vandaveer, Deputy
City Clerk.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
(5.) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Consider Approval of the Citywide and Downtown Sign
Ordinance, for Inclusion in the City's Zoning Ordinance
as Article 10 and the Rescinding of Article 10 of
Ordinance Number 137. Staff Recommendation: Open the
public hearing, receive public testimony and close the
public hearing; determine that the proposed Citywide and
Downtown Sign Ordinance is categorically exempt pursuant
to Section 15061(b) (3) of the State of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in that the
proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance do not have
the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment; and adopt the resolution, approving the
Citywide and Downtown Sign Ordinance to be codified as
Article 10 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and rescind
Article 10 of Ordinance Number 137. (Continued Item 9.F.
from 6/16/93; Item I.A. from 7/14/93).
Mayor Lawrason indicated that the public hearing remains
open.
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California 2
July 28, 1993
Jim Aguilera gave the staff report and indicated that a
letter has been received from the Downtown Merchants'
Association which lists concerns that the Council may
want to address. He said a report dated July 27, 1993
was prepared for the Council in response to the Downtown
Merchants' Association letter.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that the
concerns of the Downtown Merchants' Association will be
addressed prior to Council discussion of the Sign Ordinance
and that it is not the desire of the Council to discuss the
Sign Ordinance on a page -by -page basis.
Mr. Aguilera outlined the items contained in the subject
letter and related staff's comments for each item as
follows:
Comment No. 1. Trademark/ Logos, Section 8110- 29. -3, page
12.
Mr. Aguilera said staff and Mrs. Cummings, who represents
the Downtown Merchants Association, are stating the same
intent for this item. Mrs. Cummings states she does not
believe that registration of logos should be required nor
five or more other instances in which they occur in a
chain type of situation be required. Mr. Aguilera said
the ordinance is written to agree with that.
Councilmember Montgomery said it is inappropriate to
attempt to define trademark as something used in five or
more specific locations or as being an officially
registered sign. He also indicated that he did not see
a corresponding definition of logo.
Councilmember Montgomery said the intent of the ordinance
is not to preclude the use of a logo on a sign, yet he
does not see that defined in the section. He said he
would like to see the following changes:
1) The word "trademark" should be omitted in Section 2
and replaced with "logo ".
2) The definition of "trademark" should be removed
from the definition section of the ordinance.
3) The definition of "Pictorial Trademark/ Logo" as
provided on page 51 of the ordinance should be
gender neutral in its language.
4) The last two sentences of the definition of
"Pictorial Trademark/ Logo" on page 51 should be
stricken.
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5) On page 53, the language should be made gender
neutral and the last sentence should be omitted
from the definition of " Trademark Sign ".
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to modify the
ordinance as described above by Councilmember Montgomery and
to request the City Attorney's review of that portion of the
ordinance with a request for her to check the definition of
"trademark" during the review process.
Comment No. 2 - Temporary Signs, Section 8110- 2.10 -C,
page 13:
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to agree with
the Planning Commission determination to add the last sentence
in Section 2.C, page 14., which reads as follows:
"If the event is sponsored or co- sponsored by the City,
the City shall have the option of varying from this
requirement."
Comment No. 3 - Tracking (Raceway) for Wall Signs,
Section 8110 -3.7, page 16:
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to agree with
Mrs. Cummings' recommendation to rename Tracking to "Raceway"
and that the raceway only applies to channel letters; the
language elsewhere in the ordinance will be changed to be
consistent.
Comment No. 4 - Colors, Section 8110- 11.2 -A.2, page 37:
Planning Commission has recommended no more than three
colors complimentary to the support structure and primary
building be used on signs.
Councilmember Hunter said the City Attorney should review
the use of the word "should" in this section so that it
is used consistently throughout the proposed ordinance if
used.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that the City
Attorney should review the ordinance for the use of the word
"should" or "shall" in the ordinance.
Comment No. 5 - Wall Signs, Section 8110 - 11.5 -A.1, page
41:
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CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that sign
area will be 30 square feet per building tenant and that
existing signs will be allowed until the tenant makes a
change. At that time they will conform to the established
square footage for the sign.
Comment No. 6 - External and Indirect Lighting, Section
8110 -11.5 - A.S, page 42:
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that
reference to this requirement should be deleted.
Comment No. 7 - Projecting /Hanging Signs, Section 8110-
11.5 - C.A., page 43:
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council !determined that a
maximum of eleven square feet of sign area for
projecting/ hanging signs is acceptable, but staff will review
the idea of having a wall sign or a projecting sign and
include language in the proposed ordinance that precludes a
tenant from having both.
Comment No. 8 - A -Frame Signs, Section 8110- 11.5 -D., page
44:
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that 4' x 3'
A -Frame signs will be allowed.
Comment No. 9 - Canopy Signs, Section 8110 -11.5 - G.,
page 46:
G.1 The language will be clarified to include 75% of the
linear frontage "not to exceed the length of the canopy"
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to accept G.1
as stated above.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to agree with
the proposed language in Section G.2 that reads, "the length
of the Canopy Sign may not be greater than 750 of the linear
frontage of the canopy ".
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to agree to
accept the addition of language to Section G.3 that reads,
"Canopy signs shall be allowed on the canopy."
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to agree that
Section G.4 is acceptable as worded.
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CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined that canopy
signs can not be illuminated.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to eliminate
Section G.7.
Councilmember Hunter made the following further comments:
Regarding page 32, Subsection A, Councilmember Hunter
said he would like the removal time for political signs
to be shortened and requested the City Attorney's opinion
be provided regarding this.
Regarding page 43, Subsection 8, Councilmember Hunter
said he questions the last sentence aAd would like to see
some time specific duration included there.. He also said
the second sentence should read "Market wall signs are
intended to temporarily advertise market specials. He
said special advertising signs 'shall' (to be used
instead of should) remain up for two (2) weeks."
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to reword the
last sentence in Subsection 8 as proposed by Councilmember
Hunter.
Councilmember Montgomery made the following further
comments:
Regarding page 6, Pylon Signs, Section A, Councilmember
Montgomery said the word "be" should be removed so it
reads "Pylon signs may not exceed a maximum of ....."
Regarding page 6, Pylon Signs, Section B, Councilmember
Montgomery commented that the number of signs should be
omitted as that is a Council decision, but that the
square footage number is acceptable.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to accept
50,000 square of retail space as the correct number and that
the number of pylon signs should be omitted in the ordinance.
Regarding page 34, Sections A and B, Councilmember
Montgomery commented that these sections need to be
modified to reflect earlier changes with regard to
trademarks. He also indicated that the guideline of four
square feet may or may not comply with registered
trademarks and that he would like City Attorney review of
this item.
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Regarding page 44, Projected Signs, Item 4, Councilmember
Montgomery commented that the lighting needs to be below
the plane of the horizon and the wording needs to be
changed to read "may,be illuminated."
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to accept the
change of wording as outlined by Councilmember Montgomery on
Page 44 and to limit the number of lighted signs on a building
to one per public access point per frontage.
Doug Frazier, 237 Sierra Avenue, addressed the
Councilmembers and requested clarification of the
definition of a canopy sign.
In response to Mr. Frazier, Mayor Lawrason read the
definition of "canopy sign ".
Joy Cummings, 650 Bard Street, spoke representing the Old
Town Merchants' Association. She said the limitation of
3 colors per sign is agreeable to her, but that she had
requested that the 9 square feet would also allow wall
signs. As a business owner, she is now limited to one
sign per the Council's direction this evening.
Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember
Perez seconded a motion to direct staff to have the City
Attorney review the changes as directed by Council action this
evening, staff to redraft the ordinance and have the City
Attorney review and return the ordinance at the first meeting
in September and that the appropriate CEQA findings would be
made at that time. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, the Mayor declared a
recess. The time was 9:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 9:40 p.m.
II. ACTION /DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Proposed 1993/94 Objectives. Staff
Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
(Continued Item 11.L. from 6/16/93; Item 11.L. from
7/7/93; Item II.C. from 7/14/93; Item 11.A. from 7/21/93)
Mayor Lawrason commented that the double- starred items
will be placed at highest priority and the single- starred
items will remain at *high priority. The remaining non-
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/13. Section 8110 -8 Non - Conforming and Illegal Signs.
Subdivisions A, B and D. Except as provided in
Business & Professions Code Section 5490 et sec., no commercial
sign which is intended to have a useful life of 15 years or more
and which was legally erected may be compelled to be removed or
abated without the payment of just compensation. (Bus. & Prof.
Code SS 5490 & 5491.)
Exempted from the compensation requirement is any sign
ordinance that provides for amortization and that was adopted
within three.years after the City's incorporation. (Bus. & Prof.
Code S 5497(j).) However, this exception does not apply to any
subsequent amendment of the ordinance, if the amendment makes the
ordinance more restrictive or prohibitive. (Bus. & Prof. Code
S 5494(d).) Since the proposed ordinance is not an amendment, it
is subject in its entirety to the compensation requirement.
The exemptions that do pertain to the ordinance are set
forth in Business & Professions Code Sections 5495, 5496, 5497(a)
through (i), and 5498.
Subdivision B. The City may not refuse to issue a sign
permit for new commercial signage intended to have a useful life
of 15 years or more if (i) the property is commercially zoned,
(ii) the other signage is for another business on the property
and (iii) the other signage is not owned or controlled by the
applicant and the applicant is not the agent of the person who
owns or controls the signage. (Bus. & Prof. Code § 5498.1.)
Mandatory Sign Inventory and Abatement. Any city
adopting or amending any sign ordinance after January 1, 1988 is
required to include provisions for the "inventory and abatement"
within a specified time period of illegal commercial signs
intended to have a useful life of 15 years or more and signs
abandoned for 90 days or more. (Bus. & Prof. Code S 5491.1.)
The law does allow the City to impose reasonable fees on sign
owners and lessees for the actual cost of the "inventory". (Bus.
& Prof. Code § 5491.2.)
14. Section 8110 -9.1 Nuisance and Abatement.
Subdivisions A, B and C. I recommend that the City
adopt by reference the procedures contained at Business &
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Professions Code Section 5499.1 et sea. for the nuisance
abatement of permanent illegal signs. Those procedures fully
comport with due process notice and hearing requirements, are
less cumbersome than those delineated at Moorpark Municipal Code
Section 1.12.070 through 1.12.080 and are likely to be accorded
greater deference by the courts than locally adopted procedures.
(Traverso v. People ex rel Department of Transportation (1993) 6
Cal.4th 1152, modified at 94 Daily Journal D.A.R. 2914.)V
The California Supreme Court has yet to address the
constitutional requirements for temporary signs. The issue has
been addressed by the Second District Court of Appeals, Division
6, in Gonzales v. Superior Court, supra, 180 Cal.App.3d 1116.51
In that case, the court invalidated a provision of the City of
Santa Paula sign ordinance that authorize summary abatement of
temporary signs from both public and private property. (Id. at
1124.) The court held that prior notice is a prerequisite to
removal.
In Gonzales, the court did not address the scope or
form of the notice requirement, but it did cite to a federal
appellate decision, Baldwin v. Redwood City, (9th Cir. 1976) 540
F.2d 1360, that addresses these issues. Pursuant to the Baldwin
case, if the sign is posted on private property and poses no
threat of immediate harm and:
1. if the owner can be located, the city must give notice
of its intention to remove the sign and a brief statement of its
reason for believing that the sign is illegal, so that the owner
may make an informal response or correct the problem; or
2. if the owner cannot be located within a "reasonable"
period of time, the city may deem the sign to be abandoned and
summarily remove it. (Id. at 1374.)
° -/ Pursuant to Moorpark Municipal Code Section 1.12.070 et
seq., the "Director" renders no decision and so there can be
no appeal from his decision. (§ 8110.9.1.C.)
5/ This case is of particular relevance to the City, because
all appeals from cases filed in Ventura County are heard by
Division 6.
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In Baldwin, the court provides no definition of
"reasonable ". However, given the fact that an owner has 24 hours
to remove an unsafe sign (§ 8110 -5 B.1), that should probably be
considered the minimum time period for locating the owner of a
sign that poses no threat of immediate harm.
In Baldwin, the ordinance authorized summary pre -event
abatement only from private property, which is undoubtedly the
reason why the court limited its opinion to such property. To
the best of my knowledge, no court has directly addressed summary
abatement of signs from public property. However, given the
decision in Gonzalez and the fact that the California Supreme
Court has invalidated the summary abatement of newsracks from
public property, except when there is an imminent threat to
public safety (Kash Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
(1977) 19 Cal.3d 306 -313), the City would be taking a risk by
summarily removing at least noncommercial signs from public
property.
Subdivision B.l.c. See comment at 13 above.
Subdivision B.2. The 30 day definition of abandonment
is in conflict with the 90 day definition of abandonment
contained at Business & Professions Code Section 5490(f); as
such, it is subject to invalidation under the doctrine of
Lfreem�ption .
� 15. Section 8110 -9.2 Violation, Enforcement, Penalties and
Amortization.
Subdivision B. See comment at 13 and 14 above.
Subdivision C. See comment at 13 above.
16. Section 8110 - 10.1.1 Residential Zones.
Subdivision B.2. I am unsure of what distinction is
intended by for "'rent or lease"' signs given the definition of
"real estate sign" and given that real estate signs are permitted
without regard to the zone pursuant to Subdivision B.1. and Civil
Code Section 713. The City cannot prohibit real estate signs
from being displayed off -site with the consent of the property
owner. (Civ.Code § 713(a).) Nor can the City prohibit such
signs, provided that they meet reasonable design standards and
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