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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1993 0616 CC REG ITEM 09FTO: FROM: DATE: AGENDA REPORT CITY OF MOORPARK The Honorable City Council ITEM • ACTION: 7 sy Jaime R. Aguilera, Director of Community Development-k"' Kathleen Mallory Phipps, Associate Planner June 7, 1993 (CC meeting of June 16, 1993) SUBJECT: CONSIDER RESCISSION OF ARTICLE 10 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 137 AND APPROVAL OF THE CITYWIDE AND DOWNTOWN SIGN REGULATIONS, FOR INCLUSION INTO THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE AS ARTICLE 10. BACKGROUND On April 1, 1992, the City Council directed the Planning Commission to study, set a public hearing, and provide a recommendation to the City Council pertaining to Sign regulations contained in Article 10 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. In an effort to solicit extensive public input regarding the sign regulations, the Planning Commission conducted public workshops on November 2, December 3, 8 and 15, 1992 as well as January 25 and February 9, 1993. After these workshops, on April 5 and 19, 1993, staff presented a draft of the revised Citywide and Downtown Sign regulations to the Planning Commission. After Planning Commission and public review of the Draft Citywide and Downtown sign regulations, on May 3 and 17, 1993, the Planning Commission conducted public hearings to formally receive public testimony regarding the proposed regulations. The attached information represents the conclusion of an extensive review process that transpired in order to modify the City's sign requirements in an effort to eliminate inconsistencies and to clarify policies for the erection of signage within the City of Moorpark. KMP- 06- 04- 43(11:44am)A: \SIGN6-16.CC The Honorable City Council June 7, 1993 Page 2 Modifications Made to the Sign Requirements Sign requirements affect the business community; therefore, in the beginning of the update process, the business community was invited to comment of the existing sign requirements and to provide suggestions on how staff may revise the sign requirements. Throughout the sign regulation update, the Chamber of Commerce, Old Town Merchant's Association and companies specializing in the erection of signs and development of sign programs have been invited to participate in the revision process; staff has continuously sought input from all of these organizations. Prior to updating the sign requirements, staff contacted many cities and reviewed their sign requirements. In summary, staff found that successful sign requirements contained a Table of Contents, a comprehensive definition section, structured organization and clear and consistent policies; all of these items were lacking in the existing sign requirements. As such, the aforementioned items are primary components of the updated sign requirements. Most persons who refer to the City's Sign requirements do so in order to determine sign standards for commercial parcels; thus, the Commercial Signage section of the sign requirements, has been moved to the front of the sign regulations. This new ordinance is a complete departure from the City's current ordinance both in form and content. It is therefore not possible to outline every change, however, some of the major changes are: Political Signaize Pursuant to the Commission's directive, only one modification was made to the Political Sign requirements of the sign regulations. As currently specified, all political signs are required to be removed after ten (10) days of the referenced election. The Commission determined that a provision should be added to the sign requirements that specified that should these signs fail to be removed after ten (10) days, a Code Enforcement Officer will issue a letter to the person advertised on the sign, informing them that the sign must be removed within seven (7) days from the date of the issuance of the letter. After the tenth day, Code Enforcement Officers should be utilized to remove the signs, appropriate fees will be charged to the responsible party. When a Code Enforcement Officer is utilized to remove political signs, the responsible party shall be billed for the removal of the signs as follows: first sign to be removed $100.00 and $25.00 for each sign removed thereafter. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC The Honorable City Council June 7, 1993 Page 3 Downtown Sign Program The signage needs of downtown businesses are different from that of other businesses within the City; therefore, the Planning Commission proposed a different set of regulations for the Downtown. For example, A -Frame signs and banners are more desirable within the downtown and are less of an obtrusive form of signage within the downtown due to the streetscape and design of downtown Moorpark. For this reasons Section 8110 -11, Downtown Sign Requirements, has developed independent from the Citywide sign requirements. On June 7, 1993, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 93 -277 recommending City Council approval of the attached Citywide and Downtown Sign regulations. Method of Sign Size Calculation The existing sign ordinance utilizes a formula by which each linear footage of the wall length yields 2 square feet of sign area. This formula has the potential of allowing tremendously large signs. The new ordinance allows no more than 20 square feet for minor tenants and 80 square feet for major tenants. Banner Signs The existing sign ordinance allowed banners for 8 weeks per year and 12 weeks for grand openings. The proposed ordinance specifies a size of not more than 20 square feet where the existing ordinance was silent as to size. The new ordinance also limits the time period to 12 weeks per year at 3 week intervals and 8 weeks for grand openings. Trademarks and Logos The existing ordinance did not address trademarks and logos whereas the new ordinance does allow them if they meet the criteria set forth therein. Sign Programs The new ordinance stipulates that sign programs will supersede the sign ordinance. This was an issue that surfaced when the council found they could not reduce the size of the sign for the Park Lane Car Wash, under the existing ordinance. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am )A: \SIGN6 -16.CC The Honorable City Council June 7, 1993 Page 4 Signs in Public Right- of -Way Signs will not be permitted on public right -of -way except for permanent directional signs for churches, if they meet the criteria required by the ordinance (Section 8110.10.1.2). Billboards The existing ordinance did not specifically address billboards and any reference made in the ordinance regarding off -site signs being completely prohibited is probably not legally sustainable. The new ordinance, however does regulate billboards by requiring a setback from freeways and highways of 660 feet. The ordinance also provides for removal by amortization of existing billboards such as the one located on Moorpark Avenue and High Street. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony. 2. Review and comment on the proposed ordinance and direct staff to submit the proposed ordinance (with amendments) to the City Attorney for review. 3. Set a date certain for the continued public hearing. Attachments: Planning Commission Resolution of approval Proposed City Council Ordinance KMD- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A:\SIGN6 -16.CC .i RESOLUTION NO. PC -93 -277 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITYWIDE SIGN ORDINANCE AND DOWNTOWN SIGN ORDINANCE, TO BE CODIFIED AS ARTICLE 10 OF THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE THEREBY RESCINDING ARTICLE 10 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 137. WHEREAS, on April 1, 1992, the City Council directed the Planning Commission to study, set a public hearing, and provide a recommendation to the City Council pertaining to Sign Regulations contained in Article 10 of the City's Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on November 2, December 3, 8 and 15, 1993 as well as January 25 and February 9, 1993, the Planning Commission conducted public workshops to consider revisions to the Citywide and creation of the Downtown Sign Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on April 5 and 19, 1993 the Planning Commission received public comment and reviewed a Draft of the Citywide and Downtown Sign Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on May 3 and 17, 1993 the Planning Commission conducted two public hearings, studied the issues and, on May 17, 1993, closed the public hearing regarding the Draft Citywide and Downtown Sign Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the modifications to the City's Zoning Ordinance are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the State 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. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1 The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of the revised Citywide and Downtown Sign Ordinance, to be codified as Article 10 of the City's Zoning Ordinance and that the current sign ordinance, codified as Article 10 of Ordinance Number 137 be rescinded. SECTION 2 That the Planning Commission recommends that the Moorpark City Council: Resolution No. PC-93 -277 a. Determine that the proposed modifications to the City's Zoning Ordinance is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the State 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. The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner's Torres, May, Brodsky, Miller, Wesner. NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF June 1993. ATTEST: (I �, e �-4 �2 � vz� Celia LaFleur, Secretary to the Planning Commission Chairman: i aef M. es er Jr. Attachment: Proposed Citywide and Downtown Sign Ordinance Resolution No. PC -93 -277 ORDINANCE NO. 93- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING ARTICLE 10 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 137 AND APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SIGN REQUIREMENTS AND DOWNTOWN SIGN REQUIREMENTS TO BE CODIFIED AS ARTICLE 10 OF THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, on April 1, 1992, the City Council directed the Planning Commission to study, set a public hearing, and provide a recommendation to the City Council pertaining to Sign regulations contained in Article 10 of the City's Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on November 2, December 3, 8 and 15, 1992 as well as January 25 and February 9,1993, the Planning Commission conducted public workshops to consider revisions to the Citywide and Downtown Sign requirements; and WHEREAS, on April 5 and 19, 1993 the Planning Commission received public comment and reviewed a Draft of the Citywide and Downtown Sign requirements; and WHEREAS, on May 3 and 17, 1993, the Planning Commission conducted two public hearings, studied the issues and, on May 17, 2993, closed the public hearing regarding the Draft Citywide and Downtown Sign requirements; and WHEREAS, on June 7, 1993, the Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of the Citywide and Downtown Sign Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on June 16,1993, the City Council conducted a public hearing, received public testimony, and closed the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that modifications to the City's Zoning Ordinance are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the State 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. KMP- 06- 04-93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby rescinds Article 10 of Ordinance Number 137 and approves the revised Citywide and Downtown Sign requirements, to be codified as Article 10 of the City's Zoning Ordinance as outlined within Section 3 of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. That the rescission of Article 10 of Ordinance Number 137 shall not be effective until 30 days after this Ordinance is passed and approved by the City Council. SECTION 3. That the City Council hereby adopts the following as Article 10 of the City's Zoning Ordinance: Section 8110 -0 Section 8110 -0.1 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 10 PURPOSE Period of Adjustment DOWNTOWN SIGNAGE COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL SIGNAGE - Monument Signs - Pylon Signs - Wall Signs - Window Signs - Under Canopy Signs - Clocks and Thermometers - Directory Signs - Riders - Trademark Signs - Temporary Signs GENERAL SIGN REQUIREMENTS - Color and Lettering Height for Signs - Placement of Signs - Master Sign Programs - Signs Within the Public Right -of -way - Illuminated Signs - Trimming of Trees, for Increased Sign Visibility KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC Section 8110 -4 SIGN PERMIT ADMINISTRATION Section 8110 -4.1 - Permit Requirements Section 8110 -4.2 - Computation of Sign Area and Sign Height Section 8110 -5 SIGN CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS Section 8110 -6 EXEMPTED SIGNS Section 8110 -7 PROHIBITED SIGNS Section 8110 -8 NON - CONFORMING AND ILLEGAL SIGNS Section 8110 -9 NUISANCE AND ABATEMENT, VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES Section 8110 -9.1 - Nuisance and Abatement and Appeal Section 8110 -9.2 Procedures and Penalties - Violation, Enforcement, Penalties and Amortization Section 8110 -10 SPECIAL PURPOSE SIGNS Section Section 8110 -10.1 8110 - 10.1.2 - Residential and Miscellaneous Signage - Section 8110 - 10.1.3 Church Signs - Tract Signs Section Section 8110 - 10.1.4 - Political Signs /Election Signs Section 8110 -10.2 8110 -10.3 Service Station Signs - Drive Through Restaurants Section 8110 -10.4 - Billboards Section 8110 -11 DOWNTOWN SIGN REGULATIONS Section 8110 -11.0 - Relationship of Citywide Sign Requirements to Downtown Sign Requirements Section 8110 -11.1 - Items to Include within a Sign Permit Section 8110 -11.2 Application - Consideration when Submitting a Request Section 8110 -11.3 _ for a Sign Permit Exempted Signs Section Section 8110 -11.4 8110 -11.5 - Signs Prohibited within the Downtown - Signs Allowed in the Downtown, in addition to Section 8110 -2 requirements pertaining to the following: - Wall Signs - Wall signs (for Markets) - Projecting Signs - A -Frame Signs - Barber Poles - Monument Signs - Canopy Signs KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A:\SIGN6 -16.CC Section 8110 -11.6 - Downtown Signs Within the Public Right -of -Way Section 8110 -12 DEFINITIONS KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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. Section 8110 -0.1 - PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT - lasting 30 days from adoption of this Article. Business owners with signs that would have been considered legal under the now previous Sign Article (with proof given that the sign was erected prior to January 1, 1993), will be given one last opportunity to convert their sign from an illegal status to a legal non - conforming status by securing a Sign Permit and applicable Building Permits. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A :\SIGN6 -16.CC 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 as outlined within Section 8110 -3.6 of this Article, signs within the public right -of -way and as 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 I. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 2. Centers One (1) Monument sign per street frontage may be allowed. 3. Individual Businesses Monument signs for businesses not located within a center may be allowed. 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. 4. Signage for a Center For commercial centers with four (4) or more businesses individual Monument signs are not allowed. A Center and tenant Monument sign may be erected provided that agreed upon tenants are advertised on the Center Monument sign. 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 only one side shall be used to calculate the total sign area. C. 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. D. Illumination Signs may be illuminated, consistent with illumination Policies as outlined within Section 8110 -3.5 of this Article. Internally illuminated monument signs within industrial zones are prohibited, see Section 8110 -3.5 of this Article. E. Letter Size For commercially zoned parcels, the minimum letter height may be fourteen (14) inches and the maximum letter height may not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height. For industrially zoned parcels, the maximum letter size may be twenty -four (24) inches. F. Landscaping 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A:\SIGN6 -16.CC G. Mounting The monument sign must have a solid base rather than pole supports. H. Design The design of the Monument sign shall exhibit an architecturally compatible design. Section 8110 -2.2 - PYLON SIGNS A. Size and Height Pylon signs may not exceed be a maximum of twenty -four (24) feet in height and twelve (12) feet in width. B. Number of Signs Shopping Centers containing more than 50,000 square feet of retail space may have one (1) Pylon Sign per frontage. C. Location Pylon signs may be permitted for Commercial Centers located along Los Angeles Avenue. Pylon 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. Pylon signs along Los Angeles Avenue may not be located within 500 feet of each other. Pylon signs are not allowed within industrially zoned parcels. D. Design The design of a Pylon sign shall be approved by the decision - making body for the Planned Development Permit if it finds that the design is an architecturally compatible design. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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 architecturally compatible to the design of the building. 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. 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. KMP- 06-04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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. 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. KMP- 06- 04-93(11 :49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC I. Design Wall signs shall be compatible with the architectural features of the building. 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. 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 A. Size and Height The sign area for an Under Canopy Sign may not exceed twenty (20) square feet. Under canopy signs may be allowed in a hanging fashion at a height not less than eight (8) feet. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC E. Design Under Canopy Signs shall be compatible with the architectural features of the building. 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. 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. D. Design Directory signs shall be compatible with the architectural features of the building. 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. KMP- 06-04- 93(11:49am)A:\SIGN6 -16.CC 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. 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 as approved by the City. B. Qualification To qualify as a trademark sign, said sign design must have been used in five (5) or more specific locations, or be an officially registered trademark. C. General Requirements Signs shall be consistent with this Article and the zone in which the sign is located except for color requirements outlined within Section 8110 -3.1 of this Article. 2. PICTORIAL TRADEMARKS /LOGOS A. Design The returns, trim cap, and size of the sign shall be as approved by the City. B. Size and Height The pictorial Trademark /Logo may not exceed eighteen (18) inches by eighteen (18) inches and will be included within the calculations of allowable sign area. C. General Requirements Signs shall be consistent with this Article and the zone in which the sign is located except for the color requirements, outlined within Section 8110 -3.1 of this Article. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6-16.CC 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 (61st) 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. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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. If the event is sponsored or co- sponsored by the City, the City shall have the option of varying from this requirement. 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 A. Removal No Sign Permit for a temporary sign promoting an event shall be issued unless and until the applicant has signed a written letter of agreement that the sign involved will be removed within two (2) days after the temporary sign permit has expired. B. Failure to Remove The applicant shall agree to remove the temporary sign when the permit expires. Failure to do so will cause the applicant to lose the privilege of using banners for a period of two (2) years. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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. 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 are allowed within the public right -of -way, except for the following permitted signs: a. Signs erected by a governmental agency, a franchised public utility company, or a contractor doing authorized or permitted work within the public right -of -way, subject to approval of an encroachment permit. b. Permanent under Canopy Signs, subject to approval of a sign permit and an encroachment permit. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC Internally illuminated signs which use the technique known as "push through" as well as individually illuminated channel lettering or halo lighting is preferred. 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.B.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. KMP- 06- 04-93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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. C. CRITERIA It is the purpose of this article to outline minimum and maximum standards for signs, however the approving authority will have the discretion to make requirements which may be more stringent than what this article allows in the interest of community aesthetics or other criteria as outlined below. 1. That any business sign is necessary for the applicant's enjoyment of substantial trade and property rights; 2. That the sign is consistent with the General Plan, Zoning and the provisions of this part and Article; 3. That the sign is not detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare; 4. That the size, shape, color and placement of the sign is compatible with the building it identifies; 5. That the size, shape, color and placement of the sign is compatible with the neighborhood and other lawful sign(s) in the area; 6. That both the location of the proposed sign and the design of its visual elements (lettering, words, figures, colors, decorative motifs, spacing, and viewing conditions prevailing where the sign is to be installed) are consistent with all of the sign requirements; 7. That the location and design of the proposed sign does not obscure from view or unduly detract from existing or adjacent signs; B. That the location and design of the proposed sign, its size, shape, illumination, and color are compatible with the visual characteristics of the surrounding area so as not to detract from or cause depreciation of the value or quality of adjacent properties; and 9. That the location and design of a proposed sign in close proximity to any residential district does not adversely affect the quality or character of such residential area. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am )A: \SlGN6 -16.CC D. 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 The Director of Community Development or a designee will be guided by the following principles which control the 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am )A: \SIGN6 -16.CC SECTION 8110 -6 - EXEMPTED SIGNS The following signs may be exempt from the requirements of this Article. a. Governmental signs providing general information to the public, and for control of traffic or similar regulatory purposes, including street signs, danger signs and warnings at railroad crossings. b. Signs required on private property consistent with the California Vehicle Code. C. Memorial tablets or signs not exceeding two (2) square feet, including those indicating names of buildings and dates of construction, when cut into any masonry surface or inlaid so as to be part of the building, or when constructed of bronze or similar noncombustible material. 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 on any lot; or street address numbers with a total surface area not exceeding two square feet. e. Flags or seals of the United States of America or the State of California, or emblems of a civic, philanthropic, or educational institution when such emblems do not exceed four square feet in area and, if freestanding, five feet in height, and such flags or emblems are not used in connection with a commercial promotion or as an advertising device. f. 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; KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC (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. h. Other signs, including "no trespassing" signs, having noncommercial messages with each sign not exceeding two (2) square feet in area on any lot. i. Individual window signs not exceeding twenty -five percent (25 %) of the total window area per window for a business. j. Holiday Signs, as defined. k. Signs erected for City sponsored or co- sponsored events. 1. 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. e. Flags, except as allowed in Section 8110 -6(d) of this Article. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am )A: \S1GN6 -16.cc 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. 1. 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 Section 8110 -3.4 of this Article and with the exception of City sponsored or co- sponsored events), or any sign erected within the boundaries of the required right -of -way for any mapped road as shown on the Circulation Element of the City General Plan. 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. S. Pole Signs, see Section 8110- 9.1 -B.l.c and Section 8110 -9.2.0 of this Article for abatement procedures. KMP- 06- 04-93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC SECTION 8110 -8 - NON - CONFORMING AND ILLEGAL SIGNS A. CHANGE OF TENANCY Any change of use or tenant requires that all signage be brought into conformance with this Article. B. 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 shall be allowed on the property. If the size or configuration of a lot or building is changed by the subdivision of the property or by alterations, identification signs and outdoor advertising signs on the resulting properties shall be required to conform to the sign regulations applicable to the newly created lot or lots at the time such change becomes effective. 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. D. LEGAL PREVIOUSLY CONFORMING SIGNS (LEGAL NON - CONFORMING) Any sign, including its support structure, which is non- conforming with the requirements of this Article, but was constructed consistent with the previous sign requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance (this situation is defined as legal non - conforming) and for which a sign permit was approved, is found to be legal previously conforming. No legal previously conforming sign (legal non - conforming) shall be modified or moved unless it complies fully with the requirements of this Article. A legal previously conforming sign may be repaired, provided that it has not been damaged in excess of fifty percent (50 %) of its value. Such damaged legal previously conforming sign may not be expanded, reconstructed, repaired or relocated without being made to comply in all respects with the provisions of this Article. Any change in use or tenant requires that the legal conforming sign be brought into conformance with this Article. KMP- 06-04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC SECTION 8110 -9 - NUISANCE AND ABATEMENT, VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES Section 8110 -9.1 - NUISANCE AND ABATEMENT AND APPEAL PROCEDURES A. NUISANCE DECLARED Any sign not in compliance with the provisions of this Article or for which no permit has been issued, except for those signs which were valid when erected, made non - conforming by this Article and for which the period of amortization has not expired, is declared to be a public nuisance. The Director of Community Development may order the abatement of the nuisance by demolition, repair, or code enforcement procedures so that the sign conforms to the requirements of this Article. B. ABATEMENT PROCEDURE Abatement of nuisances shall be as outlined within Sections 1.12.070, 1.12.071, 1.12.080 and 1.12.081 of the Moorpark Municipal Code. 1. ABATEMENT OF NON - CONFORMING SIGNS Unless some other mode of abatement is approved by the Director of Community Development in writing, abatement of non- conforming signs shall be accomplished in the following manner: a. Signs Painted on Structures By removal of the paint constituting the sign or by permanently painting it in such a way that the sign is or will not in the future become visible; b. Other Signs By removal of the sign, including its dependent structures and supports; or pursuant to a sign permit duly issued allowing modification, alteration or replacement thereof in order to achieve a sign which is in conformance with the provisions of this Article. C. Pole Signs Pole Signs are not allowed within the City and shall be subject to the abatement procedures as outlined within Section 8110 -9.2 -C of this Article. KMP- 06-04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 2. ABATEMENT OF SIGNS DUE TO DISCONTINUANCE OF A USE Within thirty (30) days after the discontinuance of a business in any commercial or industrial zone or before a new business occupies the premises, whichever comes first, all non- conforming signs and support structures are required to be removed and the working or advertising relating to the discontinued business is required to be removed from all non - conforming signs. The Director of Community Development may allow the covering of the sign, if sufficient proof is given that removal of the sign will result in aesthetic degradation, see below. This section may not be applicable to the assignment, lessee or sub -lease of an existing business which continues to conduct the same business on the same premise. Any such sign not removed within the required period, may constitute a nuisance and will be subject to summary abatement pursuant to this Section. If extenuating circumstances warrant and as determined by the Director of Community Development, should a business not wish to remove the old sign, within thirty (30) days, the sign for the old business may be covered with an aesthetically pleasing cloth design. Said cloth must be securely fashioned to the sign and shall be approved by the Director of Community Development. Said persons shall obtain approval from the Director of Community Development to cover the old sign in this manner. C. APPEAL PROCEDURE Any decision of the Director may be appealed by the applicant to the Planning Commission if the appeal is filed in writing not more than fifteen (15) days after the Directors' decision. The appeal procedure shall be as established in the Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 5110 -9.2 - 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; KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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 Any violation or attempted violation of this Article or of any conditions or requirements adopted pursuant hereto may be corrected or abated, as the case may be, by injunction or other appropriate proceedings pursuant to State law. A violation of this Article shall be considered a violation of the Zoning Ordinance of the City and shall be punishable as outlined within Article 14, of the Zoning ordinance. C. AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE 1. Pole Signs shall be amortized by the following schedule: Pa& Nawid VAw m dads PWW jar na OMI ,f Nwd- -f ---r/ -rd- -* (pour) Under $1,999.00 2 $2,000.00 to $3,999.00 3 $4,000.00 to $5,999.00 4 $6,000.00 to $7,999.00 5 $8,000.00 to $9,999.00 6 $10,000.00 and over 7 2. Amortization Procedure The beginning of the amortization schedule shall begin when the updated Sign requirements are adopted. Signs requiring amortization shall be removed within thirty (30) days of full amortization. Those signs which are not removed after being full amortized, shall be deemed to be non - conforming and are subject to abatement procedures as outlined within the Article. 3. Amortization of Billboards The Amortization of billboards shall be consistent with State Law, and the requirements for just compensation. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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: KMP- 06- 04-93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 1. RESIDENTIAL, AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE ZONES One (1) six (6) square foot non - illuminated sign. In residential, agricultural and open spaces zones, real estate sign height may not exceed seven (7) feet. 2. FOR RENT AND FOR LEASE SIGNS IN MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES Signs providing information of units being offered for "rent or lease" shall be allowed on -site only. 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. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC C. TEMPORARY OPEN HOUSE SIGNS A non - illuminated sign 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. If temporary open house signs are to be located on private property, written permission must be obtained from the property owner. 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. Failure to remove signs within the prescribed time period will cause a fine to be levied at a rate to be set by resolution of the City Council. 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. KMP- 06- 04-93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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- 10.1.2 - CHURCH SIGNS A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Church signs area allowed by permit. The requirements for height and size shall be as set forth in the zone in which the Church is to be located. B. OFF -SITE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS Church directional signs may be located on public right -of -way or along Four -Lane Arterials, and Rural or Local Collectors within an approximately a one -mile radius of the church location. Only one sign per arterial, per church is allowed provided the following criteria are met: 1. The manufactured sign must be on an aluminum backing not to exceed eighteen (18) inches wide by twenty -four (24) inches in height. 2. The church shall pay for City Public Works Department installation and maintenance of the sign. 3. The total height of the sign may not exceed seven (7) feet. 4. The information on the sign shall be limited to the name, denomination of the church and a directional arrow. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 5. The lettering is required to be hellvetica, reflective white color and a brown background. Said white letters may be either Avery reflective Engineer grade sheeting with reverse brown background or brown sheeting of pressure sensitive white copy. Said sign is required to be .080 aluminum grade. B. ON -SITE CHURCH SIGNS The requirements for height and size shall be as set forth in the zone in which the church sign is to be located. Section 8110 - 10.1.3 - 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. No off -site tract signs are allowed to be located within the Public right -of -way. 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. D. MODEL TRACT FLAG POLES 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A:\SIGN6 -16.CC (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). Section 8110 - 10.1.4 - POLITICAL SIGNS /ELECTION SIGNS No permits are required for the erection of Political Signs. However, Political Signs are required to be registered with the Department of Community Development. Political signs and election signs are allowed to be placed on private property, subject to the following conditions: A. Where signs are otherwise allowed, a political sign may be erected no sooner than sixty (60) days before said election and said sign is required to be removed within ten (10) days following the -election to which it applied. B. Political signs may be placed on private property, with owners permission no sooner than thirty (30) days before said election and said sign is required to be removed within forty -eight (48) hours after said election. KMP- 06-04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC C. Political signs may not be erected or placed within the public right -of -way, on public property or on hooks, trees, public fences, sign posts, light poles, or utility poles. D. The owner of the property for which said sign is placed is responsible for its removal. 1. POLITICAL SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY No temporary political sign may not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area. The aggregate area of all temporary signs placed or maintained on any lot in one ownership may not exceed eighty (80) square feet. 2. POLITICAL SIGN REGISTRATION In order to keep track of the placement of temporary political signs to assure removal subsequent to an election, such signs are required to be registered with the Department of Community Development by the candidate or his or her registered agent, or, when a ballot proposition is involved, by an authorized agent of the group or organization sponsoring the signs, prior to the distribution of such signs for the attachment or installation on any property. Registration of political signs are required to be on forms available in the Department of Community Development and must be accompanied by an agreement signed by the candidate or his or her authorized agent, or when a ballot proposition is involved, by an authorized agent of the group or organization sponsoring the signs, that within ten calendar days after the election all political signs must be removed, and a certified statement by the registrant that consent will be obtained from each owner of the property on which a sign is to be posted. 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 KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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. B. TRADEMARKS Trademarks signs are allowed by permit and may consist of, brand name insignia, emblems or medallions. Trademarks may be attached to the building frontage of the service station on the canopy. Symbol background area may be four (4) square feet maximum per trademark. C. MONUMENT SIGNS One (1) Monument sign to include is allowed. The size of the Monument (5) feet in height and six (6) feet sign area). KMP- 06-04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC a changeable copy price sign sign may be a maximum of five in width (30 square feet of 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. D. 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. Section 8110 -10.4 - BILLBOARDS No Billboards shall be located within six hundred and sixty (660) feet of a freeway, State Highways 118 and 23. Those Billboard signs which are located within six hundred and sixty (660) feet of State Highways, 118 or 23, are subject to abatement and amortization requirements as outlined within Section 8110- 9.2 -C -3, of this Article. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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 Except as outlined within Section 8110 -11.1 of this Article, all of the sign requirements as outlined within the Citywide sign article apply to the Downtown area, except as outlined below: SECTION 8110 -11.1 - ITEMS TO INCLUDE IN A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION When a sign permit is required, (dependent upon the size and location of the sign - consult the sign requirements of Article 10 for the specifications relative to the type of sign to be installed) the following information will need to accompany the sign review package: 1. A drawing of the proposed sign showing dimensions/ scale, and describing materials, lettering (indicating if raised, flat or incised), colors, illumination and support system. 2. A drawing or sketch of the - building facade or site plan showing the location of the proposed sign. 3. An indication of where the sign is proposed to be placed. An accompanying photo to show the adjacent buildings/ - architectural and design on each side of the structure. 4. Payment of the necessary sign permit fees (consult with the Department of Community Development). KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC Section 8110 -11.2 - 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 written text lettering 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 standardized placement, relates the signs to each other. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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. Good signs 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. 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 quality should relate to the character of the area in which it is used. Lighting should not be excessively bright, nor should it be 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 hall not result in glare being directed toward surrounding properties. The source of illumination shall not be visible from a walkway or street. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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. 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 -11.3 - EXEMPTED SIGNS The signs exempted within the downtown are consistent with Section 8110 -6 of this Article. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SiGN6 -16.CC Section 8110 -11.4 - 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 build- ings, 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.). 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC Section 8110 -11.5 - SIGNS ALLOWED IN THE DOWNTOWN In addition to those signs allowed in commercial and industrial zones, as outlined within Section 8110 -2 of this Article, the 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 the outside wall height of a building upon which the wall sign is to be located. 3. Length Front Elevations The length of a wall sign may not be greater than seventy -five (75 %) of the walls 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. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A : \SIGN6 -16.CC S. 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 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 must be architecturally compatible to the design of the building. 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. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \S1GN6 -16.CC S. 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 v consistent with the specifications as Article. 8. Duration all signs shall be neatly framed and should be architecture of the building or architecture outlined within Section 8110 -11.A of this Market wall signs are intended to temporarily advertise market specials. Said special advertising signs should remain up for two (2) weeks. No permit is required and there is no limit on the number of times a market advertising wall sign may be used. C. PROJECTING SIGNS /HANGING SIGNS 1. Size and Height The maximum sign height for a projecting /hanging sign may not exceed twelve (12) feet and the minimum sign height 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 One projecting /hanging sign may be allowed per building. 3. Location Projecting /hanging signs should be centered (as defined) directly above the entrance to a business establishment. If there are other projecting signs, should be placed at the same elevation as other projecting signs. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 4. Illumination Projecting /hanging signs should not be illuminated. 5. Letter size All letters on a Projecting /Hanging Signs may be no more than 18 inches in height. Projecting signs should be scaled so as to not overwhelm the building. 6. Pictographs The use of pictographs is encouraged to illustrate the type of business graphically, without the use of words. 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. 2. Number of Signs Only one A -Frame sign is allowed per business and per street frontage. 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 with a minimum five (5) foot wide unobstructed pathway along the sidewalk area, right -of -way. S. Illumination A -Frame signs shall not be illuminated. 6. Design The design of an A -Frame sign shall be consistent with the color and lettering style of the building for which the A -Frame sign is advertising. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 7. Mounting A -Frame signs shall not be securely mounted to the ground. 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. F. MONUMENT SIGNS 1. Size and Height a. Individual Businesses Commercial buildings with a building setback of fifteen feet (151) 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 architecturally compatible to the design of the building. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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 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 be complementary to the design of the building. Colors shall be as outlined within Section 8110 -11.2. 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 -11.6 - 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. Signs for government and public utility company's may be located within the public right -of -way, see Section 8110 -6 of this Article. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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 Sign) - 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. Attached Sign - Any sign posted, painted on, or constructed or otherwise attached to a wall, facade, canopy, marquee, or other parts of a building. 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. 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, canopy, marquee, or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area, gas station. 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 given a variance of not more than three (3) feet. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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 Sian - Any sign which serves solely to designate entrances or exits, or the location or direction of any on -site area. Directory Sign (Kiosk Sign) - A sign listing the occupants or businesses of a building. Said sign is designed for pedestrian viewing and direction. Downtown Sign 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. Electrical Sign - Any sign illuminated by internal or indirect lighting. Hanging Sign - See the definition for Projecting Sign. 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. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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 City under the previous Sign requirements, Article 10. Logo Sign - See Trademark signs Maintenance (of a Sign) - 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. Nationally Recognized Trademark Sign - A sign which is a registered trademark of a business or company. 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. Non - Nationally Recognized Trademark Sign - A sign which is not a Nationally Recognized Trademark sign but which has been previously used within five (5) or more businesses. KMP- 06- 04-93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC Off -Site Sign /Billboard Sign - A sign which displays commercial or 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 Sian - 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 Sian - A sign intended to be erected and maintained for a period of more than sixty (60) days. Pictorial Trademark /Logo - A sign which depicts a local, regional, or national symbol, word, or design used by a manufacturer or dealer to distinguish his products from those of his competitors. The trademark /logo is required to be' registered and protected by law. A Pictorial Trademark is considered a logo. Pole Sign - A sign which is mounted on a pole. Political Sign - A temporary sign concerning candidates for political office or involving a ballot issue. 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 Sian - 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, or rental of the property upon which it is located, and the identification of the person or firm handing such sale, lease or rental. Restaurant - Where the preparation and on -site consumption of food occurs. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC 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, but not including a freeway. Right -of -way, private - An off - street parking area for a business or group of businesses that does not abut a public right -of -way and is located within two hundred (200) feet of any property zoned for residential use. Roof Sian - A sign affixed on, above, or over the roof of any building. Sian - 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 can 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. Sian 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 Sign - An off -site sign relating to the original sale of property other than that on which the sign is located. TradeMark Sign - A sign which depicts a local, regional, or national symbol, word, or design used by a manufacturer or dealer to distinguish his products from those of his competitors. The trademark is required to be registered and protected by law. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49w)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC Unsafe - Unsafe signs are dangerous signs(buildings) as stipulated within Chapter 3, of the Uniform Building Code, entitled, Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1991. Wall Sian - A sign attached parallel to, but within eight 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, designed to communicate commodity, event, sale, or upon the window panes of the window. KMP- 06- 04- 93(11 :49am)A: \SIGN6 -16.CC pictures, symbol, or combination thereof, information about an activity, business, or service, that is placed inside a window or glass and is visible from the exterior AREA SUBJECT TO DOWNTOWN SIGN REQUIREMENTS, OR SECTION 8110 -11 OF ARTICLE 10 -, MOORPARK COMMUNI T), SCHOOL CONTINUATION HIGH S(L• -f' 1 r77-' - T-2 -�. N - 1 I 1 � _1 ST Q- -- - - II II _ - ��r %v 1 � CH 4P ::RR,;C MID7lE I SCHOOL CHAPARRAL MIDDLE' I SCHOOL r---- - - - - -I I I I I I I I 1 1 I I � I� .1 :d if Na 'H:H� S• �I I . 0 - S �7 Ln t I t (Y I �a - ARI A SUBJECT TO 001.1041OWPJ SECTION 4. That the City Council has determined that the proposed modifications to the Zoning Ordinance are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the State 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. SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect 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, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage and adoption. SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; shall enter the same in the book or original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause and 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 AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 1993 Paul Lawrason, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk KMP- 06- 04- 93(11:49am )A: \SIGN6 -16.CC