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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1997 0402 CC REG ITEM 09BITEM I • & AGENDA REPORT City of Moorpark '-7)kwv or d 111 Y7Y'J ` WWWM do AND To: The Honorable City Council ��?? From: Nelson Miller, Director of Community Developmef'I� Prepared by Craig Malin, Assistant Planner{ Date: March 24, 1997 (CC meeting April 2, 1997) Subject: Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit 90 -2 Minor Modification No. 4 for approval of a sign program for Mountain Meadows Plaza (American Stores Properties), located at the southwest corner of Tierra Rejada Road and Mountain Trail Street. This application is a request to modify the existing sign program for Mountain Meadows Plaza to amend the maximum allowed sign area for the two Major Tenants, to allow an additional 85 sq.ft. for Luckys and 21 sq.ft. For Sav -On over the allowed 80 sq.ft., for the provision of secondary signs, in addition to the allowed sign area of 80 sq.ft. per Major Tenant. Major Modification No. 1 to Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 90 -2 was approved by the City Council on December 6, 1995, for the construction of Mountain Meadows Plaza, a 122,400 square foot commercial center. Minor Modification No. 1 was approved on June 5, 1996 for a reduction in the size of the center to 118,783 sq.ft.. Minor Modification No. 2, to change the hours of operation for a pizza parlor, was denied on November 20, 1996. PD90 -2R.SR I CPD 90 -2 Minor Mod 4 American Stores Properties Page 2 Site CPD C -2 Commercial Center North RPD 3.1 M Single Family South RPD 12.21 VH Multi Family East PC S High School RPD 5 P City Park West RFD 16.83 VH Multi Family (Definitions of Zoning designations: CPD = Commercial Planned Development, RPD = Residential Planned Development, PC = Planned Community. General Plan Designations are: C -2 = General Commercial, M = Medium Density Residential, S = School, P = Park, VH = Very High Density residential) A draft sign program was submitted for review by American Stores Properties prior to approval of the Zone Clearance for construction. This sign program was modeled after the sign program for Mission Bell Plaza and is similar in most respects. Section 17.40.050 C of the Sign Chapter of the Zoning Code and Condition 51 of the Resolution approving the center states that the sign program shall supersede the Zoning Ordinance, and shall be approved by the Director of Community Development. Because elements of the proposed sign program exceeded the code limits, and Section 17.40.060 of the zoning code prohibits the Director of Community Development from approving any sign or sign program which exceeds requirements in the zoning code, the applicant was informed that action on this sign program would be deferred to the City Council. Therefore, on December 24, 1996, American Stores Properties filed Minor Modification No. 3 for approval of the sign program in Mountain Meadows Plaza. Minor Modification No. 3 was denied by the Council on January 15, 1997. The basis for denial of the application was the requirement that all signs meet the requirements of the sign code. Council PD90 -2R.SR YWV1 r CPD 90 -2 Minor Mod 4 American Stores Properties Page 3 indicated that the sign program could be approved by staff if corrections were made to ensure compliance with the code. The areas where the sign program exceeded the sign code are contained in Attachment C (Staff Report for Minor Modification No. 3). Applicants resubmitted a revised sign program, which was approved by Staff on March 12, 1997 with the inclusion of a number of modifications which insured that the sign program met the requirements of the sign code. On March 12, 1997, Heath and Company as agent for American Stores Properties, filed Minor Modification No. 4. This application is to modify the approved sign program concerning secondary signs for Major Tenants and signage for secondary tenants within Major Tenants, such as the Bank of America contained within Luckys. As approved, the sign program allows a total of 80 square feet in sign area for each Major Tenant (business over 10,000 sq.ft..). The primary signs of each Major Tenant meets the 80 sq.ft.. limit. However, the applicant is proposing to add secondary signs for each tenant. The details of these proposed signs are as follows: (Luckys Market) Proposed Deli /Bakery sign 29.5 Proposed Bank of America sign 32 logo 6.25 Total 97.25 + approved Luckys main sign 68.22 Total 165.47 PD90 -2R.SR CPD 90 -2 Minor Mod 4 American Stores Properties Page 4 (Sav -On) Proposed Pharmacy sign 15.93 Proposed Liquor sign 11.37 Total 27.30 + Sav -On main sign 74.43 Total 101.73 Approval of secondary signage for the Luckys and Sav -On would increase the sign area for each Major Tenant above the 80 square feet limit as specified in Section 17.40.040 of the code and the approved sign program. The applicants request for these signs is based upon the following justifications: 1) A precedent has been set to allow secondary signs in the City. Currently, Albertsons, Hughes and K -Mart, have secondary signs. The size of the proposed Luckys and Sav - On secondary signs (97.25 and 27.30 sq.ft.. respectively) are consistent with the sign area of the existing secondary signs in the City, as summarized below: * Albertsons. (Wells Fargo Bank) 39.37 sq.ft. * Hughes. Four signs at 15 sq.ft. Total: 60 sq.ft. * K -Mart. Garden shop, 32.24 sq.ft. Pharmacy, 29.03 sq.ft. Little Caesars, 185.17 sq.ft. Optical shop, 34.37 sq.ft. Total, 280.81 sq.ft. 2) Independently operated secondary tenants inside the Major Tenant (such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo) are a growing trend. These tenants typically require a separate sign as part of their agreements. 3) The proposed sign area of each tenant is not out of scale with the size of the building. 4) Signage greater than 80 sq.ft. per Major Tenant is consistent with Condition 51 of Resolution 94 -1074 and Section 17.40.050 C of the Zoning Code which specifies that sign programs shall supersede the Zoning Ordinance. This proposal will result in a total sign area, including secondary signs, of 165.47 sq.ft. of sign area for Luckys PD90 -2R.SR CPD 90 -2 Minor Mod 4 American Stores Properties Page 5 and 101.73 sq.ft. for Sav -On. By way of comparison, the total amount of signage for Albertsons is 181.37 sq.ft., Hughes is 155 sq.ft., K -Mart is 436.09 sq.ft., and Thrifty's Drugs is approximately 70 sq.ft. This proposal has been reviewed by the Director of Community Development and is being deferred for action to the City Council, since it exceeds the permitted area for Major Tenants allowed by the code. If the Council desires to approve this Minor Modification, the following conditions of approval are recommended: 1) Should a Major Tenant vacate the premises, future tenants must comply with the code requirements. All future secondary signs must be reviewed by the City Council. 2) The Major Tenant at 4241 Tierra Rejada Road shall be allowed three secondary signs not to exceed 100 square feet in area. 3) The Major Tenant at 4279 Tierra Rejada Road shall be allowed two secondary signs not to exceed 30 square feet in area. 4) The square footage of all secondary signs and subsidiary tenants within Major Tenants shall not count towards the maximum limit of 80 square feet unless that Major Tenant should vacate the premises. 5) All secondary signs must meet the color, material and design standards as specified in the sign program. 6) All sign program exhibits shall be labeled. 7) All case processing fees incurred in the processing of this application shall be paid to the City prior to approval of the sign program and issuance of any Sign Permit. Council could direct staff to approve a Minor Modification for the requested modification or to deny the request. This project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA requirements as a PD90 -2R.SR 1111 � CPD 90 -2 Minor Mod 4 American Stores Properties Page 6 Class 1 exemption, for the operation or alteration of private structures. Direct Staff as Deemed Appropriate Attachment A) Proposed sign program modifications B) Approved Sign Program C) Staff Report Dated January 3, 1997 for Minor Modification No. 3 D) Zoning Map E) General Plan Map PD90 -2R.SR rMluewicp Aiuxrw 2•�- . _ � ' �� _�_w e_ e Wows x_rs rt[� q �FCg50,rr y. :, xrtRa C_ uw i. q 90 Cw A.t30 +-ao+ � sail cnr+sti aaac uc c:*tas -- vt[..vmrtw:w .-� r.+rt rra, u.ixxxn +»x nmcnnTC tanxsraar_2 I � -- i- .'.•��. w` crueu s..ri a v..ixrto .o ....�t.� sco�cw..� ®ELI Bank ._ - m enca gf A = BAKERY -M ka -BAfC Af3 _ Y IR5T- xE S, AS SI+Om' rrr C HAw,P.c,we A!® ,RSTAU rEw of IIrTERrOR eooaA FLIIOIpSLENT ILLIMIFV.Tm MON.lEM 5,6N. ROVE Qn FAOES S•rDr+ TMW RED F2r9 PLE% 'LI.GKY' Y' . 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O11Qi OL 51 14, i l0l` IL a 'o.a tlaiy 490911 A aonon Flo �P p Mountain Meadows Plaza NMJ CORNER OF MOUNTAIN TRAIL ST & TIERRA REJADA ROAD MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA F I N A L FEBRUARY 24, 1996 W NM D E S I G N Heath and Company Signs Nationwide AMERICAN STORES PROPERTIES, INC. �-�-Ytiy APPROVED CITY 9F MOORPARK By Date MOUNTAIN MEADOWS PLAZA TENANT SIGN PROGRAM SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this sign program is to ensure the design and production of quality signage which reflects the integrity of the architecture and the intent of the landlord and the City of Moorpark for [his center. This sign program has been developed to communicate the particular parameters each tenant is to follow so their individual store signage will be effective and also compliment the project as a whole. Performance will be strictly enforced and any non - conforming signs will be removed by the landlord at the tenant's sole expense. Tenant signs are encouraged to be designed and produced in a fashion which exceeds the quality and the aesthetic impact of most shopping center tenant signs. Within the context of the sign program, innovative use of materials, fabrication techniques, typography, and color are encouraged in an effort to create an exciting and unique graphic atmosphere which will add to the shopping experience of this center. This sign program has been written in sections with numbered articles for easy reference. Each tenant and their sign contractor is to read Section I through Section X. Sections IV through Section X deals with specific sign types and related design drawings contained within this sign program. For those sign types which are to be employed by any given tenant, the section(s) relating to each sign type must be reviewed and adhered to by each tenant and their sign contractor. The program establishes minimum and maximum letter sizes, sign area allowances, and locations for each sign type which is subject to the sole discretionary approval of the landlord and the City of Moorpark; within the context of this sign program. SECTIONT II APPROVAL PROCEDURE Tenant shall submit to landlord through the tenant's sign company for approval before fabrication, four (4) copies (one in color) of detailed drawings indicating the location, size, layout, color, illumination, method of attachment including all the lettering and/or logo, prior to submitting to the City of Moorpark for review, approval, and permit. All permits for signs and their installation shall be obtained by tenant or its representative. Tenant shall be responsible for submitting its sign drawing to the City of Moorpark for approval. A dateq signature of approval by the landlord will be placed on each sign working drawing prior to submittal to the City of Moorpark for a building permit. SECTION III SIGN TYPE SCI IEDULE ITEM SIGN TYPE GROUND MOUNTED 2 MONUMENT SIGN EXTERIOR WALL MOUNTED 5 MAJOR TENANT I.D. 6 SHOPTENANTS 6 PAD TENANTS 7 UNDERCANOPY SIGN TENANT CRITERIA 8 TENANT SUITE NUMBER 9 TENANT ENTRY INFORMA "PION SIGN 10 DELIVERY ENTRY I.D. 1 I BUILDING ADDRESS SECTION IV GENERAL SIGN CRITERIA I. Tenant signage shall include only the business name, as registered on the lease agreement, and established logo symbol. 2. Maintenance of each sign is the responsibility of dig icilant :vho erected and installed it. Letter forms or letter faces which require repair will be replaced or repaired within thirty (30) days of damage or notice from landlord If the signage is not rectified within the thirty (30) day period, the landlord will repair the sign at the tenant's expense. 2. Signs will be free of all labels and manufacturer's advertising with the exception of code requirements. 4. Roof mounted signs will not be allowed. 5. No sign will be painted directly onto a wall or surface of any building. 6. No moving, audible, animated or flashing signs will be allowed. 7. Banners, pennants, or temporary signs may not be displayed on any building or in the parking area, and temporary signs may not be placed on the inside surface of any window or hung closer than ten feet (10') behind the inside window without prior approval of the landlord, and compliance with the City of Moorpark. 97 —y44 APPROVED CITY OF MOORPARK B N M Y Date 3�I �9� X Coopciaii\e tenant seasonal promotional signing u e temporary banners) will be permitted onh upon review and approval of the landlord and the City of Moorpark 9 Tenant Sims must be located visually centered_ horizontally and vertically, within the fascia (sign band) above their store frontage. 10. The tenant \sill be fully responsible for the operation of his sign contractor and will indemnify, dcfend and hold harmless the Owner and his agents from damages or liabilities resulting from his contractors work. 11. Tenant shall immediately remove all signs representing a discontinued service and/or project. 12. Upon removal of any sign by tenant, any damage to the building fascia or sign area will be repaired by tenant, or by the landlord, at tenant's expense. Repair work to be completed within a ten (10) day period. 1 ` ti0 tnN 1 ii IAv� Y1i)(E 1ArJ O ti. IL <' Zvi Va4Tt H STOV:Z Act - LirJc Si:�NS Si�Fta- BE REhtOJ� WiT+;iN ,°h �lS ,ac viAk.i v2t<c '34VL bt REt ,ikcZ SECTION V ht c I`rvA n Tt:1) 10 f if47c tl ?t+E; PRIMARY MONUMENT SIGN (Sign Type # 1) (DELETED) i ICJ ilfoi i . MONUMENT SIGNS (Sign Type #2) Availability of the tenant identification panels on the Monument Signs is based on the sole discretion of the landlord and City of Moorpark as established within the context of the tenant's lease agreement. 2. A maximum of one (1) tenant identification sign will be allowed per tenant per sign face on the Secondary Monument Signs. Maximum letter height not to exceed eighteen inches (18 "). (Refer to the design drawings contained within this sign program designated as Item #2 "Monument Signs" for fabrication standards, maximum area allowance, maximum letter height, letter style, and color. ?j ffR� A� r s. `•IfstJ GEfMT t kE0.Ji fa( TRtX`ik'tTJ )f. THE rtu.Ji!hf7 Si(ir )r 4N A:'w` -`�'�C IL: `'. •`fit` -f� Ov 1 *IE f`1w�VrAUZI SECTION VI TENANT STOREFRONT IDENTIFICATION Storefront signs are categorized relative to the tenant's gross leasable space as defined within this program for Major Tenants and Shop Tenants. MAJOR TENANT I.D. (Sign Type #5) A major tenant is defined as any tenant occupying 10,000 square feet or more of gross leasable space. s the maximum allowable letter height for the first letter in each word is not to exceed five feet (5'0 "), for "Lucky "; not to exceed four feet (4'0 ") for "Sav -on Driws__ Secondary signage not to exceed eighteen inches (18 ") in height_ Note In the event Lucky and/or Sav -on drugs vacate premises the City of Moorpark may reduce the maximum allowable letter heights to the existing applicable sign codes for this center F T_( t�JF_7 T+1C i ov13,rJ; OF T+'L St(J K06RAf -1 4 U Sign! 3. Major tenant may utilize their business logo identity graphics and colors upon approval by the landlord and the City of Moorpark. The business logo shall be counted as part of the sign area. 4 The maximum allowable sign area is not to exceed one (1) square foot per linear foot of frontage or occupancy for main entrance. N" ' <' cXCE W FT o> >I<-4J AREA Foa 6" HA oifc TtIjAO 5 Tenant sign length must not exceed seventy five percent (75 %) of the tenant store frontage. 6. One (1) major tenant storefront identification sign is allowed. NNE: T-IE OF SI&tJ> -EA SNAL, tKJD uPAwl J pF niC �t'jIFa21rJC At _z/UR pi(702644- Vr,F,rr Ar 1L fk lSth 7 Y?IF. �Il. F tlklllE 1'tc��'�� -`� �`' SP[.GFIEC> Itv 7. Major tenant wall mounted secondary signage may be allowed on a case -by -case basis at the discretion of the landlord, and the City of Moorpark. NE lixAW � t �IfL7 ��� � of ALL Mn10R- �114tb Xo_,N 124 SIvN 4rt) a$_SiDIAW iu AtZ (Lo9zTkG2 Of r Jj IN Refer to the section "TENANT STOREFRONT I.D. FABRICATION STANDARDS" for cNkRerVED)wTTWt- A t1A)OfL TOWAQZ the production standards.) 1E1�Arit -5PALL C.6,A�7I THE rt% in IN Ur 1T of w Ya.FT. SHOP TENANT I.D. / PAD TENANT I.D. (Sign Type #6) 1 A shop tenant is defined as any tenant occupying Shop Building #l, #2. A pad tenant is defined as any tenant solely occupying a single freestanding pad building. (Pad A, B, C, & D.) 2. A shop tenant may have one (1) sign per elevation facing street or entrance to a maximum of two (2) signs. Sign area to be based on one (1) square foot per lineal foot of occupancy frontage up to twenty (20) square feet maximum. If tenant has a comer (or end unit) sign on second frontage would a maximum often (10) square feet. A pad tenant may have -ru.0 (A) signs. Sign area is based on one (1) square foot per lineal foot of parcel frontage or occupancy. Shop and pad tenant signs are to be individually mounted internal illuminated channel letters per design drawing Item 46 "Shop Tenant I.D." and Item 96 "Pad Tenant I.D. ". 97 -t /4y 3 Tenant sign length must not exceed seventy five percent (75 %) of the store APPROVED frontage. 4. Letter height for shop tenant signs are to be a maximum of 18" for upper case CITY O7 MOORPARK letters and a minimum of 14 ". By - Date shop and pad tenants with rccogmzed logo graphics may use their business identify japhics and colors upon rc%rc\v and approval by the landlord and the City of Moorpark_ fhe logo graphics shall be included as a part of the allowed sign area. t�: < •' tt^ "' � -.,: `�F.4. Gt y �= a���fi�t. F�i,.v�tilr. h�iMUt -1 riFI1tN1 6'r „L Ftk!- 6 The maximum length of pad and shop signs not to exceed seventy five percent 75 %1 of the width of the wall the sign is installed on - 7. Tenants wishing to m!!!alc logo raphics for their business, which are not concurrent with the fabrication techniques stipulated within this sign program, must submit a professionally prepared design drawing (in scale and in color) of the proposed sign for review by the landlord. Upon the approval of the landlord (in writing), the tenant must submit the desigm to the City of Moorpark for approval, and permit. 8. If a logo symbol is used on the shop or pad tenant sign, it must be confined within an area of twenty four inches (24 ") in height. Logo symbol will be included in overall sign area. (Refer to the section " FENAN J STOREFRONT 1. D. FABRICATION STANDARDS" for the production standards.) TENANT STOREFRONT I.D. FABRICATION STANDARDS (Sign Types #5 & #6) The following standards further specify the design and production requirements for tunaut storefront signs. After reviewing the text, refer to the location plan for the corresponding sign type and locate the particular store to be signed. Then, as part of this sign program, refer to the design drawing which illustrates the storefront with the sign area indicated on the elevation with a dashed line. The dashed line area indicates the maximum area in which the tenant sign can be placed. Along with the requirements of this section, the tenant must also comply with all the requirements outlined in Section i V "General Sign Criteria ", GENERAL STANDARDS All tenant signs are to be illuminated signs which are connected to an assigned J- box provided by the landlord which must be controlled by a dedicated time clock, and have a disconnect means (switch) within visual proximity to the sign. 2. All signs and installation of signs must conform to the appropriate building and electrical codes. The tenant and the sign contractor will obtain any and all permits required. 3. In no case will there be any exposed electrical raceways, conduit, transformers, junction boxes, conductors, or crossovers. Exposed hardware will be finished in a manner consistent with quality fabrication practices and the installation will be approved by the landlord and the City of Moorpark. t� r a Tenant storefront identification signs may be fabricated as individually mounted closed pan or reverse pan channel letters. Channel letters, and logo forms, are to be fabricated from aluminum 24 gauge sheet metal or .063 aluminum fonned into a pan channel configuration with a five inch (5 ") return. Each letter must have a minimum of two (2) 1/4" dia. deep holes for drainage of water. The inside of the sheet metal letter, and logo form, are to be painted white. Letter and logo faces are to be fabricated from 1/8" thick (minimum) acrylic and be attached to the metal return with 3/4" wide trim cap. Internal illumination to be 30 milli -amp neon tube lighting, manufactured, labeled and installed in accordance with U/L (Underwriters Laboratory) standards with 1/4" spacers between back of sign and building fascia. 6. Tenant and/or tenant's sign contractor shall not, in course of sign installation or removal, damage any of the buildings exterior or structure. Tenant will be held fully responsible for all costs incurred to repair any damage, at the sole discretion of the landlord. All penetrations of the exterior fascia are to be sealed watertight, then painted to match existing fascia color. COLORS: Rohm and Haas color spectrum. . fi..t'.*tRii $16th Cnl.o�,$ (fJef MK.cUAnl� coati] SNAt,I. BE � SiC�tFlt� tN'T}16 sbN P�r�iud'1 MAJOR TENANTS, & SHOP TENANTS: t,o CNS SfICu 8E WRZOAD Tenants with nationally recognized logo graphics may utilize their custom colors upon approval by the landlord and the City of Moorpark. The logo graphics are included as part of the allowed sign area PAD TENANTS Pad tenants with nationally recognized logo graphics may utilize their custom colors upon approval by the landlord and the City of Moorpark. The logo graphics are included as a part of the allowed sign area. SECTION VII UNDERCANOPY TENANT I D. (Sign Type 97) Tenant shall install, at sole cost of tenant, one (1) "Undercanopy Tenant I.D." sign suspended from the canopy at primary entry to act as pedestrian oriented n -, /yy identification sign. APPROVED Tenant may use their business identity typestyle upon review and approval by the CITY OF MOORPARK owner and City of Moorpark. Bye - Refer to the design drawing contained within this sign program designated as Item Date 31.?Z22 47 "Undercanopy Tenant I.D." for the fabrication standards. 4. this sign must not exceed three and one half(3 -1/2) square feet in area. Along with the requirements of this section, the tenant must comply with all the requirements outlined in Section IV "General Sign Criteria ". SECTION VIII TENANT SUITE NUMBER (Sian Tyne #8) Each tenant must install a suite number, as assigned by the landlord, on the entry door. These numbers must be white vinyl machine -cut numbers, six inches (6 ") in height utilizing the project typestyle. The numbers are to be installed horizontally on the top of the glass entry door. (Refer to the design drawing contained within this sign program designated as Item #8, "Tenant Suite Number" for layout example. SECTION IX TENANT ENTRY INFORMATION SIGN (Sin Type #9) 1. Each tenant is allowed one (1) information sign at the entry to their store. The copy for this sign is limited to pertinent business information such as store hours, telephone numbers, emergency information or other business instruction. 2. This sign is to be white vinyl machine -cut copy in the project typestyle, applied to the store window adjacent to the entry door. 3. The maximum area allowed for this sign is 144 square inches and maximum letter height must not exceed one inch (F). (Refer to the design drawing contained within this sign program designated as Item #9, "Tenant Entry Information Sign ". SECTION X DELIVERY ENTRY I D (Sigh Type #10) Each tenant may place a sign at their delivery entry to identify their store number and business name. (Refer to the design drawing contained within this sign program designated as Item 910, "Delivery Entry I.D. /CR972024,W0RD.CH1US �) 5j4� ee umrmD1on1-* azpa tya) pz 3H0 mi ATiACNME1v7 q AWO '54*.L r ff QlCffo a S(� A(C fkXt. iN AQ-67^ . F,u.owai co,, S F, t'lAIEWALS 59A�- - BC ID&AIKAL 10 S6 -IICt" 'Jill 4\Ig) 1X S;j T E NLt-%M phO jtr�ANT U JFI`4 It N StI�N 7�- Lm APPROVED CITY OF MOORPARK By d^ %✓ .s / Date 3 V RECOMMENDED TYPE STYLES, COLORS AND NEON: The following typestyles, colors, & are recommended to achieve a visible and functional sign display. Tenants With nationally recognized typestyles, logos and colors may utilize their corporate signage program upon approval of landlord and city of Moorpark. RECOMMENDED TYPE STYLES: OPTIMIA BOLD I�LYETICA FAMILY BOLD, CONDENSED, ETC. FUTURA FAMILY BOLD, CONDENSED, ETC. FRIZ QUADRATA 0 PLEX COLORS: 2793 RED 2030 GREEN 2051 BLUE 2016 YELLOW 2119 ORANGE VOLTRAC NEON: CLEAR RED FLUORESCENT GREEN POWDER BLUE 4500 WHITE GREEN PUMPED RED 97 -Ivv APPROVED CITY OF MOORPARK By t c Date /� /9j r a t.. 'G w•.n C!H'x�G !yw IK Fi�nw df � �WW W� NO OTHER MONUMENT SIGNS ON PROPERTY ALLOWED APPROVED CITY OF MOOR,9PARK CAF ivccz, T By _ Date %O O \ � QP O 0 tp " 5• • M.S. 0 /, \ �V 's R3 3r l� DECORATIVE ENTRY DR VE TREATMENT,TYP. SEE CONCEPTUAL LANP5C-APE PLAN v 110 I-)- Lf Yy APPROVED CITY OF MOORPARK By i, a f /Flak„ _ Date �o 1 .1 W3M 'SLOTLHLAL ?+9630 -53 RED VINYL OVERLAY T— TO TE %{piE FINISH AND PAINT TO IA— —1— CORNICE i0 EE HIbH pENSItt FOAM WITH TEx -COTE FINISH ErBELISHN¢NT I—V BORDER. PAINT- TG —T- ---------- E3 S— DL m, APPROVED CITY OF MOORPARK By Date 3/Al97 Fw r i i I °s3 ► ^a 11 -Wi APPROVED CITY OAF MOORPARK By - LC Date 3jla�yi DESCRIPTION: All shop tenants (less than 4,50 Sq. Ft. of lease space) signs shall be composed of channel letters for primary sign. One square foot of sign area per lineal foot of leased building frontage, not to exceed 79% of width of tenants lease line at the building frontage. Maximum sign height for primary sign is 181. Signs shall not project more than 5" from building. Tenants we be allowed to choose colors and letter stlye. Hex .N )t +,. ` I J i- t ;ZO L1.rT. CHANNEL LETTER SECTION DETAIL (PK HOUSINGS) Custom fabricated channel letter from sheet metal or aluminum. Fully welded seams and solid metal back. O314' pl— hi—p rzbirwr wig #B s 12' sheeet —bl screws O3/16' Acrylic face, O13 -15MM neon. O#10 x 1 -1/4" sheet metal screws into exponsion wall anchors. Minimum (3) per IeMer. © PK electrode housing, U.L. approved. O1/2" tt, flexible conduit. ® Galvanized transformer box. ONeon tube stand. 10 30MA transformer with disconnect switch. i 97- yy4 APPROVED CITY OF MOORPARK By Date DESCRIPTION: Double faced structure with slot for removable 1/8" aluminum. Panel painted Frazee #5690W "Sand Dollar". 1 1/2" sq. tube slotted frame painted Frazee #5203M "Earthenware ". Applied graphics as per tenant colors. Mounted to ceiling bracket via jack chain and pvc covers painted Frazee #5203M "earthenware ". DOUBLE FACED UNDER CANOPY SCALE: 1 1/2" = P -0" r UNDER CANOPY SECTION SCALE: 3/8" = 1'- 0" T2-W, APPROVED CITY OF MOORPARK )ate 3�lz�YJ DESCRIPTION: 6" tit tenant suite number in white vinyl on gigs door. Tenant entry information sign to be white vinyl copy applied to door. Max is 12" x 12" !� 1234 I it J TYPICAL ELEVATION i7 yvy APPROVED CITY OF MOORPARK By -- Date 3 /ld /9-7 - DESCRIPTION: Vinyl letters and number on door in contrasting color. Copy to be tenant name in project type style. NOTE: No other signage is allowed on delivery side of building. 1234 TJ h, IM&I 7 TYPICAL ELEVATION 97 -NYY APPROVED ITY OF MOORPARK DESCRIPTION: Individual high impact polystyrene address numbers. 1/8" acrylic faces laminated to face. To be painted contrasting colors. r E� ql - 4N l APPROVED CITY OF MOORPARK By Date AGENDA REPORT City of Moorpark To: The Honorable City Council r t- From: Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development Prepared by Craig Malin, Assistant Planner C" Date: January 3, 1997 (CC meeting January 15, 1997) Subject: Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit 90 -2 Minor Modification No. 3 for approval of a sign program for Mountain Meadows Plaza (American Stores Properties), located at the southwest corner of Tierra Rejada Road.and Mountain Trail Street. Major Modification No. 1 to Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 90 -2 was approved by the City Council on December 6, 1995 for the construction of Mountain Meadows Plaza, a 118,783 square foot commercial center. Condition No. 51 of Resolution No 95 -1164, (which approved construction of the center) required the filing of a comprehensive sign program for the center prior to the commencement of construction. Site CPD C -2 Commercial Center North RPD 3.1 M Single Family South RPD 12.21 VH Multi Family East PC S High School RPD 5 P City Park West RPD 16.83 VH Multi Family 1111 A CPD 90 -2 Minor Mod 3 American Stores Properties Page 2 (Definitions of Zoning designations: CPD = Commercial Planned Development, RPD = Residential Planned Development, PC = Planned Community. General Plan Designations are: C -2 = General Commercial, M = Medium Density Residential, S = School, P = Park, VH = Very High Density residential) Section 17.40.050 C of the sign chapter of the Zoning Code and Condition 51 of the Resolution approving the center states that the sign program shall supersede the Zoning Ordinance, and shall be approved by the Director of Community Development. Because elements of the proposed sign program exceed the code limits and Section 17.40.060 of the zoning code prohibits the Director of Community Development from approving any sign or sign program which exceeds requirements in the zoning code, the applicant was informed that action on this sign program would be deferred to the City Council. A draft sign program was submitted for review by the City prior to approval of the Zone Clearance for construction. This sign program was modeled after the sign program for Mission Bell Plaza, Phases I and II and is similar in most respects. Some of the major issues where the proposed sign programs exceeds the sign code are described below. Primarily where the sign program allows greater area than would be allowed by the sign code. The Town Center (Northwest corner of Los Angeles and Moorpark Avenues) , Moorpark Plaza (southeast corner of New Los Angeles and Spring), and Gateway Plaza (southwest corner of Los Angeles and Spring) have similar programs which allow greater sign area than allowed by the sign code. These programs allow slightly longer signs with 75% of the width, but Gateway Plaza limits sign size in square feet to 1.5 times the width of the store, while Moorpark Plaza has no limitation on size. The Town Center limits sign size in square feet to 1 times the width of the store. The proposed sign program was reviewed by staff and a number of changes have been incorporated to clarify several areas especially relating to logos and exceptions for major and special tenants. The sign program has not been approved yet. On December 24, 1996, American Stores Properties filed a Minor Modification application for approval of the sign program in 1' CPD 90 -2 Minor Mod 3 American Stores Properties Page 3 Mountain Meadows Plaza. This sign program exceeds the allowed sign area contained in the sign code in the following areas: MOnu_ment Signs Section 17.40.040 B paa� 362: Three signs are proposed. The code limits the center to two signs, each sign can be a maximum of 30 square feet total (per side) , with height of four feet. Each proposed sign exceeds the height and area limit (although the area of the lettering is less than 30 sq.ft.). The large project identification sign at the corner of Tierra Rejada and Mountain Trail exceeds the 30 sq.ft. limit by a factor of five but it was approved as part of the Planned Development Permit. Minor Tenant (less than 10.000 aa.ft.) Wall Signs, Section 17.40.040 D gage 363: The code limits wall signs for minor tenants to a maximum sign area of 20 sq.ft. and a length of 75% of the storefront area. The sign program sets a limit on signs to 70% of the store front width, with letter size a maximum of 18" and a minimum of 1411, which is consistent with the sign chapter of the Zoning Code. However, the sign program does not have any other limits on sign size. Logos are proposed to have a maximum height of 2411, and although no length is specified, the logo area is to count towards the total sign area. Other centers limit logo size to a maximum of four square feet. An issue which has repeatedly come up with other centers is whether more than one line of sign copy is allowed. It is recommended that a specific requirement be added limiting sign copy to one line. Major Tenant (over 10.000 sg.ft.) Wall Signs. Section 17.40.040 D age 363. The Code limits wall signs for major tenants to a maximum sign area of 80 sq.ft. The sign program limits the tenants (Lucky's Market and Sav -On Drugs) to a limit of 180 sq.ft. By way of comparison, Albertsons Market is app. 35 sq.ft. for the logo and 128 sq.ft. For the sign, Hughes Market is 95 sq.ft for the main sign and 60 sq.ft. for four smaller signs, and the K -Mart sign is 126 sq.ft. Our- Parcel Tenants. Section 17.40.040 D _page 363: The code allows one sign per street frontage (two signs maximum) with both sign not exceeding 20 square feet each. The proposed sign CPD 90 -2 Minor Mod 3 American Stores Properties Page 4 program would allow one sign per street or entrance, to a maximum of three signs. Each sign could have a size of one square foot per foot of shop width (up to 70 %). As indicated in the report, this program is similar to the master sign program for other shopping centers in the City. Therefore, this program would be similar to that allowed for other shopping centers. However, this allows much larger signs that for businesses not located in shopping centers, which are generally limited to signs not exceeding twenty square feet for businesses less than 10,000 square feet in size and to 80 square feet for businesses greater than 10,000 square feet in size. This proposal has been reviewed by the Director of Community Development and is being deferred for action to the City Council with the recommendation indicated. This project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA requirements as a Class 1 exemption, for the operation or alteration of private structures. Adopt the attached Resolution approving Minor Modification No. 3 to Commercial Planned Development Permit 90 -2, for a master sign program.which allows signs to exceed the requirements of the sign chapter of the Zoning Code. Exhibits: 1) Resolution No. 96- 2) Sign code 3) Condition No. 51 of Resolution No. 95 -1164 4) Zoning Map 5) Proposed sign Program RESOLUTION NO. 96- A RMOLVTION OF TSS CITY COESICIL OF TS CITY OF MORPAAR, CALIFORNIA APPROvI= COIM CIAL PLC DlVSLOPI�M'r P=IT NO. 90 -2 mx=a MODIFICATION NO. 3 (RICAN STORM PROPSRTISS) FOR APPROVAL OF A SIGN PROORM FOR NOM"AIN NSADOWS PLAZA. WaSRSAS, on December 24, 1996, the applicant applied for Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 90 -2 Minor Modification No. 3; and WSSRSAS, the Director of Community Development referred the matter to the City Council on January 3, 1997; and WKIRZAS, at its meeting of January 15, 1997, the City Council considered the application filed by American Stores Properties, requesting approval of Minor Modification No. 3; and WRRXAS, at its meeting of January 15, 1997, the City Council after review and consideration of the information contained in the staff report dated January 3, 1997 reached a decision on this matter; and NOW, TNi!'ORX, T= CITY COUNCIL OF TES CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOSS RMOLVS AS FOLLOWS: SSCTION 1. Based upon the information and findings presented in the staff report and accompanying documents, and public testimony, the City Council finds that: a: The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act requirements as a Class 1 exemption for the minor alteration of private structures. b. The Minor Modification is consistent with the intent and provisions of the City's General Plan and of the City Ordinance Code; C. The Minor Modification is compatible with the character of surrounding development; d. The proposed Minor Modification would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair the utility of neighboring property or uses; .!I I !I ---AT ot43 Resolution 97- American Stores Properties Page 2 e. The Permit would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare; and f. The conditionally permitted use is compatible with existing and planned land uses in the general area where the development is to be located. g. The proposed project would not have a substantial adverse impact on surrounding properties. S=CTION 2. The City Council conditionally approves Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 90 -2 Minor Modification No. 3 for approval of a sign program. SSCTION 3. Approval of Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 90 -2 Minor Modification No. 3 is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to approval of the Sign Program all conditions of approval contained in this Resolution shall be incorporated in the text of the sign program. 2. Signs shall be allowed only one line of copy. 3. Minor tenant logos shall have a maximum length of two feet (24") 4. Minor tenant signs shall be limited to one sign with a a maximum size of one square foot of sign area per lineal foot of store width. S. Out - Parcel tenants shall be limited to two signs, with a maximum size of one square foot of sign area per lineal foot of store width. SZCTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Resolution 97- American Stores Properties Page 3 PASSED, APPROVED, AND OPTED IRIS _ DAY OF , 1996. Patrick Hunter, Mayor ATTEST: Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk Chapter 17.40 17.40.010 Purpose, A. The city 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 chapter, it is the intent of the city to both promote signage and to comprehensively address community aesthetic concerns about visual clutter and visual blight in the environment. The regulation of signs in the city is intended to promote an guy Pig environment. Sign regulation shall be consistent with land use patterns and signs shall add to rather than detract from the architecttcre of the buildings where they are located. Signs shall be well maintained and, in addition, shall not crtate traffic safety hazards. The regulations of signs in the city is intended to be content. neutral and to provide adequate opportunity for the presenta. tion of messages of all kinds. B. 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. C. More significantly, the purpose of the following sign requirements is: 359 17.40.010 I. To encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the city; 2. To maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the city's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth; 3. To improve pedestrian and traffic safety; 4. To minimize the possible adverse affect of signs on nearby public and private property; and 5. To enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign requirements. D. 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 ataa when specifically referenced by the downtown sign Section 17.40.020. (Ord. 199 § 1(8110-0), 1994) 17A0.020 Dellnidatis, Wards and phrase: used in this chapter have the mean- ings set forth in this section. Words and phrases not defined in this section but defined in Chapter 17.08 ace given the meanings set forth in Chapter 17.08. "Advertising sips" means a sign which calls attention to Products, gaods-or services for sale or hire, or which otherwise contains a commercial message. "A -franc (sandwich bond sign)" means a sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported. A -frame sips we ordinarily in the shape of an "A," easily movable, and are usually two-sided. Area, Sign. "Sign area" means the total area of the message sutfaoes of a sign computed. ' Banned' mesas any sips of light - weight fabric or similar flexible material which projects from or hangs from a building, pole or wire. Banners include without limitation Peanuts, flags sad vortical banners. Depending on its method of attachmmt, a banner sign may be a flat - mounted sip. a projecting sign, or a freestanding sign. "Billboard" means a sign which is located off -site, with a smile -@tiled square footage Fearer than seventy-five (75) square feet or a double -sided sign with more than one hundred fifty (150) square feet. `Building" means in addition to its common meaning, any structure requiring a building Permit. "Building fiontW' means 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. V00046 SIGN REQUIREMENTS Sections; 17.40.010 Purpose, 17.40.020 Definitions. 17.40.030 Downtown signage, 17.40.040 Commerc al/Industrial signage. 17.40.050 General sign requirements. 17.40.060 Sign permit administration. 17.40.070 Sign construction and maintenance standards. 17.40.080 Exempted signs. 17.40.090 Prohsited dgen, 17.40.100 Nonconforming and illegal signs, 17.40.110 Nuisance and abatement, violations, enforcement and pendties. 17.40.120 Special purpose signs— Residential and miscellaneous 17.40.130 SW ML Special purpose signage— Service station signs. 17.40.140 Special purpose signage. -, Drive - through restaurants. 17.40.150 Downtown sign regulations. 17.40.010 Purpose, A. The city 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 chapter, it is the intent of the city to both promote signage and to comprehensively address community aesthetic concerns about visual clutter and visual blight in the environment. The regulation of signs in the city is intended to promote an guy Pig environment. Sign regulation shall be consistent with land use patterns and signs shall add to rather than detract from the architecttcre of the buildings where they are located. Signs shall be well maintained and, in addition, shall not crtate traffic safety hazards. The regulations of signs in the city is intended to be content. neutral and to provide adequate opportunity for the presenta. tion of messages of all kinds. B. 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. C. More significantly, the purpose of the following sign requirements is: 359 17.40.010 I. To encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the city; 2. To maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the city's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth; 3. To improve pedestrian and traffic safety; 4. To minimize the possible adverse affect of signs on nearby public and private property; and 5. To enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign requirements. D. 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 ataa when specifically referenced by the downtown sign Section 17.40.020. (Ord. 199 § 1(8110-0), 1994) 17A0.020 Dellnidatis, Wards and phrase: used in this chapter have the mean- ings set forth in this section. Words and phrases not defined in this section but defined in Chapter 17.08 ace given the meanings set forth in Chapter 17.08. "Advertising sips" means a sign which calls attention to Products, gaods-or services for sale or hire, or which otherwise contains a commercial message. "A -franc (sandwich bond sign)" means a sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported. A -frame sips we ordinarily in the shape of an "A," easily movable, and are usually two-sided. Area, Sign. "Sign area" means the total area of the message sutfaoes of a sign computed. ' Banned' mesas any sips of light - weight fabric or similar flexible material which projects from or hangs from a building, pole or wire. Banners include without limitation Peanuts, flags sad vortical banners. Depending on its method of attachmmt, a banner sign may be a flat - mounted sip. a projecting sign, or a freestanding sign. "Billboard" means a sign which is located off -site, with a smile -@tiled square footage Fearer than seventy-five (75) square feet or a double -sided sign with more than one hundred fifty (150) square feet. `Building" means in addition to its common meaning, any structure requiring a building Permit. "Building fiontW' means 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. V00046 "Pole sign" means a sign which is mounted on one (1) or more poles. "Political sign" means a temporary sign concerning candidates for political office or involving a ballot issue. It may also include signs which express personal views on matters of public discussion. "Projecting sign" means any sign affixed to a building or wall which projects more than six (6) inches beyond the surface of a building or wall. "Public event sign" means a sign hung to provide advertisement for a city sponsored or city co-sponsored event. "Push- through lettering" means a plexiglass or clear plastic internally illuminated which extends three- eighths ('4) of an inch out from the cabinet of the sign. "Pylon sign" means 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 comple- ments and is compatible with the design of the building/ center for which the sign is publicizing. "Real estate sign" means a temporary sign advertising the sale, lease, rental or exchange of property. "Restaurant" means a place where the preparation and on -site consumption of food occurs. "Riders" means any advertisement device attached to a sign which projects or is outside of the borders of the sign. Right -of -Way, Public. "Public right -of -way" means a Public street, sidewalk, highway, or a freeway. "Roof sign" means a sign affixed on, above or over the roof of any building, or any sign mounted on a wall that extends above the roof line. "Sign" means anything of visual appearance primarily used for, or having the effect of attracting attengon from streets, sidewalks, or other outside public area for identifi- cation purposes. A sign does not mean displays of merchan- dise, products for sale on premises, ornamentation, design, recreational equipment, architecture, landscaping. pictures, Paintings, and other such an fame unless the attraction, because of the location, sir, use or nature thereof, has the substantial effect of attracting attention for identification purposes when viewing from an outside public area "Sign„ does not include a neon sign at any location inside a building if such sign cannot be viewed from an outside Public area. For the purpose of this section, a sign is not a sign if it is inside a building, more than three (3) feet behind a window and not facing a window in such a way as to be viewed from an outside public area. A sign does not include noncommercial speech except for political signs as regulated herein. 361 17.40.020 "Sign program" means a document showing the location, dimensions, area, color and materials of all signs located on a single parcel or parcels, either under the same owner- ship 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" means any sign that is used temporari- ly (only sixty (60) days or less) and is not permanently mounted. 'Tract sign' means an off -site sign relating to the original sale of property other than that on which the sign is located. 'Trademark sign" means a sign which depicts a local, regional or national symbol, word or design used by a business trademark to distinguish its products from those of its competitors. The trademark is required to be registered and protected by law. "Uasafe sign" means a dangerous structure or compo- nents thereof, as stipulated within Chapter 3 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. "Wall sign" means a sign attached parallel to, but within eight (8) inches of, a wall surface of, or erected and con- fined within the limited area outside wall or any building or sMWtUM which is supported by such wall or building, and which displays only one (1) sign surface. "Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol, or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service, that is placed inside a window or upon the window- panes or glass and is visible from the exterior of the win- dow. (Ord. 199 § 1 (8110 -12), 1994) 17.40.030 Downtown signage, A. The downtown aces, as defined in Section 17.40.020, 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, tine city recognizes that modern sign criteria does not complement the downtown area in the manner that pre -modem 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. B. Signage in the downtown area is governed by Section 17.40.150 and, as referenced, sections from the *itywide sign requirements. (Ord. 199 § 1(8110 -1). 1994) 000047 D. Wall Signs (Major and Minor Tenants). 1. Size. _ a. Minor Tenants. For minor tenants, the wall signs may not exceed a maximum sign area of twenty (20) square feet per building tenant. b. Major Tenants. For major tenants, the wall signs may not exceed a maximum sign area of eighty (80) square feet per building tenant. c. Single Panels, Under Ten Thousand (10,000) Square Feet. Single parcels under ten thousand (10,000) square feet shall be subject to the same signage allowed for a minor tenant. 2. Height, for Minor and Major Tenants. Wall signs, for all tenants, may not extend beyond the roof line. 3. Length. Sign length may= be greater than seventy- five percent (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. 4. Number of Signs. a. 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. b. A single tempt with mote tMn ten thousand (104000) square fat of retail space may be allowed three (3) wall signs, with a maximum wall sign area of ten (10) square feet of signage per wall sign. c. Corner tenants which are attached to a center may have an additional wall sign which either fronts the street or the parking lot. 5. Location. a. Signs on the Front Elevations. Signs on the front elevations are allowed as provided herein. b. 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 mom than two (2) signs per building. 6. Illumination. Wall signs may be illuminated, consis- tent with illumination policies as outlined within Section 17.40.050E. External and indirect Righting is not allowed. 7. 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. 8. 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. 363 17.40.040 9. Design. Wall signs shall exhibit an architectural design which is compatible to the design of the building in which the business that the sign identifies is located. E. Window Signs. 1. Permit Not Required. Window signs are allowed without obtaining a sign permit. 2. 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. 3. Illumination. Window signs shall not be illuminated except for signs made of neon. 4. 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. F. Under - Canopy Signs. 1. Size and Height. The sign area for an under canopy sign may not exceed twenty (20) square fat Under canopy sign may be allowed in a hanging fashion if it maintains a clearance of not less than eight (8) feet from the bottom of the sign to the walkway. 2. Illumination. Under canopy signs shall not be illuminated. 3. Later Size. The maximum letter size may not exceed fourteen (14) inches in height. 4. Mounting. Under-canopy signs may be mounted using a flexible device such as a chain or cable. 5. Design. Under-canopy signs shall exhibit an architec- tural design which is compatible to the design of the building in which the business that the sign identifies is located. 6. Other. Under-canopy signs are not allowed to project beyond the canopy. G. Clocks and Thermometers. Tune and temperature devices may not exceed a maximum area of twenty-four (24) square feet and shall not display commercial advertise- ment on the clock or thermometer. No permit is required for clocks and thermometers which do not function as an advertising copy. H. Directory Signs. I. Size and Height. Directory signs are required in multitenant 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. 2. Letter Size. The maximum letter size for all directory signs may not exceed six (6) inches in height 3. Mounting. All directory signs shall be mounted upon an architecturally attractive support or base, which is (AAA AN I D. Signs Within the Public Right -of -way. No signs, regulated by this chapter, are allowed within the public right -of -way. E. Illuminated Signs. I . 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 chapter and approval of a sign permit. 2. Illumination. a. Illuminated signs in nonresidential zones shall not exceed the brightness of a diffused light parcel having slim - line cool white fluorescent four hundred thirty (430) milli- ampere 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, b. Unless otherwise authorized by the director of community development, internally illuminated signs which use the technique known as "push through" as well as individually illuminated channel lettering or halo lighting is required. The director may allow a modification of this requirement in the interest of aesthetics or compatibility. Illumination of industrial monument signs shall not occur by the use of internally illuminated signs; externally rumi- nated monument signs are preferred, see Section 17.40.040B. F. 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. G. Tracking for Wall Signs. All individual letter or channel letter wall signs shall be installed using a track system. (Ord. 199 § 1 (8110 -3), 1994) 17.40.060 Sign permit administration. A. Permit Requirements. I. Application. a. Except as expressly allowed by this chapter, no person shall authorize, erect, construct, remove (except as outlined within section 17.40.080), alter, change, place, suspend or attach any sign within the city without fast obtaining an approved sign permit from the department Of community development. b. The application for such sign pa= should be made on the form provided by the department of community development. A fee, as established by city council resolution is required to accompany each application for a sign permit. 2. Consistency Review. a. 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 chapter and 365 17.40.050 the criteria of this section. The director may approve, or conditionally approve any sign which meets the standards of this chapter. The director of community development may not approve any sign that does not meet the standards of this chapter. b. 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 chapter 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 chapter. 3. Sign Permit Tags. Every sign requiring a sign permit is required to have the permit number placed on the ap- proved 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 corm of fire sign. The tag should state the permit number assigned by the city for the sign. B. Computation of Sign Area and Sign Height. 1. Individual Signs. The sign area will be measured by drawing a rectloWe around the pertmeler of the lettering and/or the pictorial symbol and calculating the area of the rectangle. 2. Mult &CW 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 build- ing. 3. 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 (a) existing grade prior to construction; or (b) the newly estab- lished grade after construction, excluding any filling, berming, mounding or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign. 4. 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. (Ord. 199 $ 1 (8110 -4), 1994) 17.40.070 Sign construction and maintenance standards. All signs should be designed, constructed and maintained (see definition in Section 17.40.020) in accordance with the following standards: A. Construction. 1. All signs are required to comply with applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code, the Underwriters 000043 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 com- modity related to the business as a sign, except as such commodity may be permanently incorporated into a sign structure as allowed by this chapter, Q. Signs attached to the exterior surfaces of windows; R. Off -site signs, except as specifically allowed in Section 17.40.140; S. Pole signs; T. Any sign erected within any public right -of -way except as permitted by Section 17.40.150. (Ord 199 § 1 (8110 -7), 1994) 17.40.100 Nonconforming and Megal sips. A. Change of Tenancy. Any change of use-or tenant requires that all signage be brought into conformance with this chapter, in compliance with Section 5497 of the Busi- ness and Professional Code. B. Nonconforming Signs Due to Sign Area. In cases where the area of signs existing as a valid nonconforming sign on a property exceeds the total allowable area of allowable dpqA no additional sigt W for the same owner and business, shall be allowed on the property. C. Repair of Nonconkmling Signs with Increased Sip Area. A nonconforming sign may be repaired, provided that it has not been damaged in excess of fifty percent (50%) of its value. Such damaged nonoonfa mWng sign may not be expanded, reconstructed or relocated without being made to comply in all respects with the provisions of this chapter, in compliance with Section 5497 of the Business and Professional Code. (Ord. 199 11 (8110 -8), 1994) 17.40.110 Nuisance and abatement, violations, enforcement and penalties. A. Nuisance Abatement. The city adopts the Business and Professions Code Section 5499.1 et seq., for the nui- sance abatement of permanent illegal signs. B. Violation, enfocement, penalties and amortization. Any of the following is a violation of this chapter, and will be subject to the enforcement remedies and penalties provided by this chapter. Each sign installed, created, erected or maintained in violation of this chapter shall be considered a separate violation when applying the penalty portions of this chapter. 1. Violations. It is a violation of this chapter: a. 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; b. To install, create, erect or maintain any sign requir- ing a permit without such a permit; 367 1'.40.090 c. To fail to remove any sign that is installed, created, erected or maintained in violation of this chapter, or for which the sign permit has lapsed; or d. 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 chapter. 2. Enforcement and Penalties. A violation of this chq*r shall be punishable as outlined within Chapter 17.56. a. Amortization of Billboards. The amortization of billboards shall be consistent with state law, and the require- ments for just compensation. (Ord. 199 § 1(8110 -9), 1994) 17.40120 Special purpose signs— Residential and miscellaneous signage. This section deals with signs m areas residentially zoned and with miacCllaneoua signs such as political signs. A. Residential Zones. No signage is allowed in residen- tial zones except outlined as follows: 1. Home Improvement Signs. L Permit. No permit is required for home improvement signs Provided that they meet the criteria as outlined below. b. Location. O"te home improvement signs may be placed in the fiont or side yard where said improvements are being made. No sign shall be placed on any tree or in any setback areas (see Comer 17.24 for setback require- ments per zones)• Said home improvement sign must be securely fastened to the ground or noupermanently attached to the building. c. Size and Height. Home improvement signs may be a freestanding sign not exceeding seven (7) square feet. The signs shall not be illuminated. d Removal. Home improvement signs may be placed during construction, but must be removed no later than seven (7) calendar days after construction is completed. 2. Real Estate Signs. On a lot, there may be placed one (1) unanimaoed, nonilluminated real estate sign; provid- ed, such sign may be limited to wall and freestanding signs whose maximum sign area may not exceed the following: a. Residential. Agricultural and Open Space Zones. Signs shall be allowed on -site only or on other private Property with the consent of the owner. These signs must be in conformance with the provisions of this chapter. A sign Permit from the depwht of community development is required prior to the installation of the sign. i. Size. The sign may not exceed six (6) square feet. ii. Height. May not exceed seven (7) feet measured from finished grade. iii. Materials. The sign should be complementary to the building for which the sign is advertising. iv. Location. Not less than five (5) feet from the property line and must be located within one of the city's multifamily residential zones. 000WA f. Flag size: twelve (12) square feet maximum; g. Flagpole number: maximum of two (2) flagpoles per model unit and one (1) flag per pole; h. 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; i. 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 000%) of all costs to the city in administering these sections; j. The director of community development may modify these requirements due to a topographic location hardship; k. All model tract flags are required to be well main- tained and kept in good condition (i.e., not tattered or torn). C- Political SignsMaction Signs. Permits are required for the erection of political signs. However, political signs are required to be registered with the department of com- munity development. Political signs and election signs are allowed to be placed on private property, subject to the Mowing conditions: I - 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. 2. Political signs may be placed on private property, with owner's 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. I 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. 4. The owner of the property for which said sign is placed is responsible for its removal. a. Political Signs on Private Property. Temporary political signs 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. b. 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 develop- ment 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 is 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 autho- 17*61 17.40.120 rized agent, or when a ballot proposition is involved, by an authorized agent of the group or organization sponsoring the signs, that within ten (10) 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. c. 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 imps right distance or create a hazard to traffic or pedestri- ans, nor on any telephone pole, lamppost, tree, wall, fence, bridge, bench, hydrant, curbstone, sidewalk or other struc- ture in or upon any public right -of - -way, nor upon any other public property. d. EnforcemwL Except for signs =mining posted after the post - election deadline any political sign not posted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter may be deemed to be a public nuisance and may be subject to removal by the candidate, property owner, or, when a ballot Proposition is involved, the authorized agent of the group or organization sponsoring the sign or, upon their failure to do so after reasonable attempt at notice by the city, by city offices or code enforcement officers. Any political sign which is not removed within the ten (10) days follow - ing 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 parry to remove the sign within seven (7) days following the issu- ance of the letter. Should the political sign($) remain posted after these seven (7) days a code enforcement officer will confiscate the sign($) 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: one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first sign and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each sign to be removed by a code enforcement officer. (Ord. 199 § 1(8110 - 10.1), 1 994) 17.40.130 SpecW purpose signage—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 chapter. A. Signs Attached to the Canopy, 1. Canopy signs are allowed by permit. The maximum canopy signage may not exceed one -half ft 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. Oo t'V�A- r' iii. 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 owners to follow your example or for city conformance deadlines to be initiated. 5. Lighting Quality. Lighting should not be excessively bright, garish, glaring or reflective. It shall not illuminate neighboring sites and shall not be disruptive to neighbor- hood 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 four hundred thirty (430) milliampere lights spaced at least twelve (12) inches on center. Sign illuminations shall not result in glare being directed toward surrounding properties. a. Externally Lighted Signs. i. All externally lighted sources must have some type of guide or shield that directs the Fighting toward the sign face so objects and/or structum not meant to be illuminated are shielded. ii. Electrical lines from buildings to signs shall be hidden by all possible means. However, when this is not feasible, the conduit shall be painted to match the existing building. iii. Light fixtures in planted areas or within support structures shall be screened. iv. Exposed light fixtures shall be inconspicuous and shall be integrated into the exterior of the sign through the application of appropriate design, style and color, of the hardware. b. Internally Lighted Signs. i. Alternatives to internally lit signs are available and are encouraged to be used by businesses whose principal use is conducted after dark. ii. If internally illuminated signs are proposed, a dark plexiglass background and light lettering is encouraged as a means of reducing glare. iii. Individual internally lit canister letters are acceptable where appropriate. iv. Creative and artistic applications of neon used in signs and other graphics are acceptable where appropriate. 6. Lettering Size and Style. a. In no case may the letter size, except those on a marquee sign, be greater than eighteen (18) inches in height. b. The lettering style of a sign shall be consistent with the architecture of the building and should complement, 371 17.40.150 rather than detract, from the signage for the business and surrounding businesses. D. Exempted Signs. The signs exempted within the downtown are consistent with Section 17.40.080. E. Signs Prohibited in the Downtown. The following types of signs are specifically prohibited within the down- town 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 nonprofit organizations; 3. Sight 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 subsection G of this section; 7. Roof signs; S. Signs which imitate or interfere with traffic control signs and signals; 9. Off -site signs, except as allowed with an encroach- ment permit, see subsection G of this section; 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. F. Signs Allowed in the Downtown. In addition to those signs allowed in commercial and industrial zones, as outlined within Section 17.40.040, the following types of signs are governed by the provisions outlined below: I. Wall Signs (Not Including. Wall Signs for Side Elevations for Markets). a. Size. i. Front Elevations. Wall signs on the front of an elevation may contain a maximum sign area of twenty (20) square feet per building tenant. ii. Side and Rear Elevations. Signs on the side or rear of an elevation may be allowed and may not exceed one- half (%) square foot of sign area per one (1) foot of side shop frontage not to exceed ten (10) square feet. b. Height Wall signs for all elevations may not project beyond the height of the wall of a building upon which the wall sign is to be located. C Length. iJouo�Zi 1 of the building in which the business that the sign identifies is located. g. Mounting. A -frame signs in the right -of -way shall not be mounted to the ground. 5. Barber Poles. Barber poles are allowed within the downtown. One (1) barber pole per barber shop is allowed Said barber pole may be no more than two (2) feet by nine (9) inches and be attached to a building in a similar fashion to that of a projecting sign, see projecting sign requirements. 6. Monument Signs. a. Size and Height. i. Individual Businesses. Commercial buildings with a building setback of fifteen (15) feet or greater are allowed one (1) monument sign per parcel. b. Location. Monument signs may encroach into one- half ft of the required setback area. However, the mini- mum sign setback area is four (4) feet or as outlined within the zoning matrix in Chapter 17.20, whichever is greater. c. Illumination. Monument signs within the downtown may not be illuminated. d. Letter Size. The maximum letter height for monu- ment signs within the downtown may not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height. e. Landscaping. All monument signs within the down- town must be surrounded by a minimum four (4) foot wide landscaped planter area; four (4) feet must be measured in all directions. f. Mounting. A monument sign within the downtown must have a solid base rather than pole supports. g. Design. The design of the monument sign within the downtown shall exhibit an architectural design which is compatible to the design on the building in which the business that the sign identifies is located and in keeping with the atmosphere of the downtown. 7. Canopy Signs. a. Size. The length of the canopy sign may be not greater than seventy-five percent (75%) of the linear front- age of a building. b. Letter Size. The letter size of a canopy sign may not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height. c. Location. Only canopy signs, which advertise businesses located directly behind the advertising device, on the front of a building elevation area allowed. The canopy sign shall be centered (as defined) on the canopy of the tenant's building. No canopy sign shall be located on the incline or slope of the canopy. d. Mounting. The canopy sign shall be safely secured to the canopy. e. Illumination. No canopy sign shall be illuminated. f. Design and Colors. The design and color of the canopy sign shall exhibit an architectural design which is compatible to the design of the building in which the 373 17.40.150 business that the sign identifies is located. Colors shall be as outlined within subsection (C)(1)(b) of this section. g. Number of Signs. No more than one (1) canopy sign may be placed on a tenant's canopy, and is not allowed in addition to a wall sign on the front of a building. G. Downtown Signs Within the Public Right -of -way. No signs are allowed within the public right -0f - -way except for A- frame/sandwich board signs, canopy signs, project - ing/hanging signs. 'These signs may be allowed by obtaining an encroachment permit. The sign must advertise the business which is located directly behind the advertising device. Signs for government and public utility companies may be located within the public right -of -way, see Section 17.40.080. (Ord. 199 g 1 (8110-11), 1994) ' Btu's Now Can& do location map set out at the end of this ctaOnr, wttlott id011005 the area V*ect Io the dowatowa sip tepda- tioaa. Downtown sip am& to be added to the city's zonin= map. Sign Proctram 51. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance, a comprehensive sign program for the entire project site shall be submitted for .approval of the Director of Community Development. The sign program shall be designed to provide for a uniform on- site sign arrangement and design a. All proposed signs shall conform to the approved sign program, prior to issuance of a sign permit by the Director of Community Development or his designee. b. No off -site signs are permitted. C. The approved sign program for the location shall supersede the City's Zoning Ordinance. Revisions to Plot Plan 52. The plot plan shall be revised to show a market which will not exceed 50,000 square feet. 53. The plot plan shall not be revised to reflect any requirements for right -of -way dedications, unless an appropriate modification is approved by the City. 54. The pedestrian access from the rear of the site from the terminus of Sagewood Drive shall be eliminated. 55. The drug store at the corner of Tierra Rejada and Mountain Trail shall be relocated to the area northwest of the proposed market. 56. 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