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ORDINANCE NO. /947
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING AMENDING THE
' REDDING MUNICIPAL CODE BY (1) DR7.1TING SECTION 16.32 PERTAINING TO SIGNS;
AND (2) ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 18.90 PERTAINING TO SIGNS.
The City Council of the City of Redding does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Title 16, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, of the Redding Municipal
Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 16.32 entitled Signs.
Section 2. Title 18, ZONING, of the Redding Municipal Code is hereby
amended by adding a new Chapter 18.90 entitled Signs as follows:
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TITLE 18
CHAPTER 18.90
SIGNS
SECTION 18.90.010 PURPOSES
SECTION 18.90.020 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
SECTION 18.90.030 APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS
A. Permit Required
B. Administrative Permits
C. Application and Permit Process
D. Sign Processing Fees
E. Permit Issuance
F. Authority of Design Review Panel
G. Administration
SECTION 18.90.040 GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS
A. Maximum Sign Area For Each Lot
B. Maximum Sign Area and Illumination of Each Type Of Sign by aning
District
C. Maximum Number Of Detached Appurtenant Signs Per Lot
D. Maximum Height Of Signs
E. Sign Setback for Detached Signs
SECTION 18.90.050 REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF SIGNS NOM IN
TABLE No. 2
A. Accessory Signs
B. Balloons and Dirigibles
C. Buildings in the Shape of Symbols
D. Monument Signs
E. Patriotic Symbols (Flags)
F. Pole Signs
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G. Political Campaign Signs
H. Projecting Signs
I. Public or Institutional Signs
J. Subdivision Identifier Signs
K. Rotating Signs
L. Shopping Center Identifier Signs
M. Temporary Off-site Public Promotion Signs
N. Temporary Off-site Real Estate Development Signs
0. Temporary On-site Real Estate Signs
_ P. Temporary Signs, Banners, Pennants, and Streamers
Q. Temporary Window Painted Signs
R. Wall Murals and Supergraphic Wall Signs
S. Wall Signs
SECTION 18.90.060 SIGN REGULATIONS FOR "U" UNCLASSIFIED AND COMGIINING
DISTRICTS AND AREA OR SPECIFIC PLANS
A. "U" Unclassified Zoning District
B. Combining District
C. Area and Specific Plans
SECTION 18.90.070 COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN
A. Design Review Panel Approval Required
B. Design Review Panel Review and Planning Commission Approval Required
SECTION 18.90.080 GENERAL SIGN CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
A. Electric Power and Communication Lines - Clearance Required
B. Illumination
C. Materials Requirements
D. Proximity to Street Signs
E. Sign Support Structures
F. Underground Electric Signs
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G. Wind Pressure Requirements
SECTION 18.90.090 EXEMPTED SIGNS
SECTION 18.90.100 PROHIBITED SIGNS
A. Abandoned Signs
B. Conflict with Traffic Information
C. Electronic Message Board Signs
D. Imitating Traffic Signals
E. Immoral or Unlawful Advertising Prohibited
F. Moving, Flashing, and Windblown Signs
. G. Nonappurtenant Signs
H. Portable Signs
I . Signs Mounted on Vehicles
J. Unsafe Signs
K. Other Prohibited Signs
SECTION 18.90.110 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
SECTION 18.90.120 ILLEGAL ON-PREMISE SIGNS
SECTION 18.90.130 REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL SIGNS
A. Abatement and Removal of On-premise Signs
B. Removal of Signs in Public Right-of-Way
SECTION 18.90.140 PENALTIES
A. Any Violation a Public Nuisance
B. Infractions
C. Liability for Expenses
D. Penalties
E. Separate Offenses for Each Day
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CHAPTER 18.90
SIGNS
SECTION 18.90.010 PURPOSES
The purposes of these sign regulations are: 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 effect of signs on nearby public and private property; and to
enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign restrictions. This sign
ordinance is adopted under the zoning authority of the City in furtherance of the
more specific purposes set forth in the Zoning Ordinance of the Redding Municipal
Code.
Applicability - Effect
A sign may be only erected, placed, established, painted, created, or maintained
in the City only in conformance with the standards, procedures, exemptions, and
other requirements of this ordinance.
The effect of this ordinance as more specifically set forth herein is:
A. To establish a permit system to allow a variety of types of signs in
commercial and industrial zones and a limited variety of signs in other
zones subject to the standards and the permit procedures of this
ordinance;
B. To allow certain signs that are small , unobtrusive, and incidental to
the principal use of the respective lots on which they are located
subject to the substantive requirements of this ordinance, but without
a requirement for permits;
C. To prohibit all signs not expressly allowed by this ordinance;
D. To provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance;
E. To regulate the size, type, and location of signs;
F. To require a permit to ensure the proper application of the sign
ordinance;
G. To establish reasonable fees to _offset costs associated with each sign
application review, sign enforcement, and sign regulation;
H. To require a site plan and elevation(s) which illustrate and explain the
requested signage and its proposed location;
I . To address aesthetic concerns and encourage advertising signs to
complement architectural features through design-review and structural.
evaluation by the Building Department;
J. To avoid sign clutter; and
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K. To encourage sound signing practices as an aid to business.
SECTION 18.90.020 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
A. Words and phrases used in this ordinance shall have the meanings set forth
in this section. Words and phrases not defined in this section but defined
in the Zoning Ordinance of the City shall be given the meanings set forth in
such ordinance. Principles for computing sign area and sign height are
contained in Section No. 18.90.040. The maximum sign area for each type of
sign is regulated by zoning district in accordance with Tables 1 and 2 of
this chapter.
B. All other words and phrases shall be given their common, ordinary meaning,
unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Section headings or captions
are for reference purposes only and shall not be used in the interpretation
of this ordinance. Any sign not regulated by this chapter or the zoning
code is prohibited unless approved by the Planning Commission. For purposes
of clarification, the City's Sign Design Manual may be used to further
exemplify the meaning of the following definitions, but shall not change the
literal meanings of this chapter or its definitions.
1. Abandoned Sign - Any advertising display which was lawfully erected,
but whose use has ceased, or the structure upon which the sign was
displayed has been abandoned by its owner, for a period of not less
than 30 days.
2. Accessory Sign - A secondary-in-purpose sign that provides on-site
information concerning the business which is not indicated on the
primary identification sign(s) such as store hours, accepted credit
cards, quality ratings or affiliations, vacancies, parking, and traffic
direction.
3. Advertising - Any promotion primarily intended to attract attention to
goods or services rendered upon property whereupon the advertising is
occurring.
4. Aggregate Sign Area - The total area of all signs on a lot including
temporary promotional signs.
5. Animated Sign - Any sign that has mechanical movement, rotation, or
change of lighting to depict action or create a special effect or
scene.
6. Approved Combustible Materials - Wood or materials not more combustible
than wood.
7. Approved Combustible Plastics - Plastics which, when tested in
accordance with ASTM standard method of testing for flammability of
plastics over 0.050-inch thickness (D635-44) , burn no faster than
2.5 inches per minute in sheets of 0.06-inch thickness.
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8. Appurtenant Sign - A sign pertaining to the business or actxifty
carried on at the premises (lot) upon which the sign is locaced,
constructed, or erected.
9. Architectural Feature - A prominent or characteristic part of a
building. Examples of architectural features are windows, columns,
awnings, marquees, and fascias.
10. Art - The result of conscious, and sometimes intuitive, production or
arrangement of color, form, lines, dark and light values, and other
elements to create a sense of beauty, as determined by the Design
Review Panel (DRP) , Board of Administrative Review (BAR) , Planming
Commission, or City Council .
11. Awning - A cloth, plastic, or other flexible nonstructural covering
that is either permanently attached to a building or can be raisedor
retracted to a position against the building when not in use.
12. Awning Sign - A sign incorporated into or attached to an awning or
canopy.
13. Banner - A sign of temporary construction made of vinyl , canvass, or
equally similar flexible material .
14. Beacon or Searchlight - Any light with one or more beams directed into
the atmosphere or directed at one or more points not on the same lot as
the light source; also, any light with one or more beams that rotate or
move.
15. Billboard - A freestanding, off-site sign made available for lease or
rent and/or governed by the Outdoor Advertising Act.
16. Canopy - A permanent roof-like shelter, either freestanding or
supported by a building.
17. Canopy Sign - Any advertising of any nature which is painted, printed,
sewed or otherwise attached to a canopy.
18. Changeable Copy Sign - A sign on which the copy changes manually or
automatically using, but not limited to a lamp bank or through
mechanical means. This includes, but is not limited to, electronic
message boards, large television or projector screens (i .e., Sony
JUMBO/tron and similar devices) , electrical or electronic time and
temperature units.
19. Conforming Sign - A sign shall be said to conform when it meets all the
standards and regulations established by this chapter and the Uniform
Building Code as adopted by the City of Redding.
20. Copy - Any graphic, letter, numeral , symbol , insignia, text, sample,
model , device, or combination thereof which relates to advertising,
identification, or notification.
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21. Design Review Manual - A policy document with graphics and text that is
used by the City to further clarify the meaning of this chapter and to
judge the appearance and acceptability of proposed signs and murals
which require design review as part of permit approval .
22. Design Review Panel (DRP) - The DRP consists of the members of the BAR
and two design professionals appointed by the City Council . The panel
may make recommendations, deny, or approve the design of signs and
murals.
23. Detached Sign - A pole, monument, or shopping center identification
sign.
24. Directional Sign - An on-site accessory sign designed to guide or
direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
25. Donor - Any person, group of people, organization(s) , or business(es)
who finances a building mural .
26. Double Frontage Lot - A parcel having lot frontage on two or more
streets.
27. Electrical Code The Electrical Code of the City.
28. Electronic Message Board - A sign that uses lighting to advertise goods
and services and has the capability of changing the advertising message
several times during a single hour (refer to Changeable Copy Sign).
29. Enforcement Officer - The public employee(s) or officer designated by
the Planning Director of the City to perform the duties imposed by this
chapter on the Enforcement Officer.
30. Flag or Patriotic Symbol - Any fabric, banner, or bunting containing
distinctive colors or patterns recognized by the Congress of the United
States as an American or state flag, also government and flags of
state-recognized political subdivisions.
31. Illegal Sign - A sign which (1) was erected without first complying
with all ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of its
construction; (2) was legally erected but whose use has ceased or has
been abandoned, has not been maintained, or is not used to identify or
advertise a business for 30 consecutive days or more; (3) was legally
erected but which later became illegal as a result of the completion of
the amortization period; or (4) is a sign which is a danger to the
public, is unsafe, or is a traffic hazard.
32. Illuminated Sign - A sign with an artificial light source incorporated
internally or externally for the purposes of illuminating the sign.
Lighting methods include:
Internal - incorporated into the sign and illuminating from within.
External - exterior lighting located on the sign face.
Indirect - exterior lighting directed to illuminate the face of a
sign.
Flashing - lights which blink on and off, randomly or in sequence.
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33. Logo - A graphic symbol , picture, image, or lettering used repeatedly
by a business in connection with other advertising to promote the sale
of goods and services by the owner of the logo.
34. Lot - A parcel or portion of land separated from other parcels or
portions by description as on a final or parcel map or by metes and
bounds for purpose of sale, lease, financing, or separate use. A
parcel created by the county tax assessor solely for tax purposes shall
not be considered a lot.
35. Lot Area - The improved area of a lot including irrigated landscaping,
paving, and building coverage that is used in conjunction with lot
frontage to determine the maximum sign area of a lot.
36. Lot Frontage - The length of improved property on a lot that is
bordered by an improved public street. Lot frontage, in conjunction
with lot area, is used to calculate the maximum sign area per lot.
Lots bordering major arterial streets, highways, or Interstate 5 which
have buildings that do not front said right-of-way shall not be
considered to have lot frontage on that right-of-way. For lots without
frontage (including frontage limited to driveway access) the net lot
area may be used to calculate the maximum sign area.
37. Marquee - A permanent roofed structure attached to and wholly supported
by a building which may project beyond the building.
38. Marquee Sign - Any advertising matter of any nature which is attached
to a marquee.
39. Monument Sign - A detached sign with a solid base equal to or greater
than the length of the sign copy and connected solidly to and arising
from the ground.
40. Mural - Refer to wall mural .
41. Nameplate - A sign which displays only the name, address, and
occupation of the occupant of the premises, is illuminated, and does
not exceed four square feet.
42. Nonconforming Sign - An existing sign that does not meet the
requirements of this chapter but was erected in conformance with the
regulations of a previous Sign Ordinance and has been in continual use
since its establishment.
43. Off-site Sign - A sign located off the premises indicated by said sign.
This does not include billboards. Any sign which advertises a business
no longer on the lot where the sign is located and where the business
has relocated elsewhere in the City or County shall be considered an
off-site sign and must meet the requirements of this chapter otherwise
such sign shall be illegal .
44. On-site Sign - A sign which designates the activities and uses of the
premises on which it is located. On-site sign is also known as an
appurtenant sign.
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45. Pennant - Any all-weather lightweight plastic, fabric, or other
material , whether or not containing a message of any kind, suspe ded
from a rope, wire, or string, usually in series, designed to mm+xe. in
the wind.
46. Pole Sign - A detached sign which is supported by one or more upr igrts,
poles, or braces in or upon the ground or by a structure other bran a
building which meets the height, size, landscaping, location, and
illumination requirements of this chapter. A pole with an advertising
flag having sign copy or logo shall be considered a pole sign.
47. Portable Sign - A sign other than a temporary approved sign not
permanently attached to the ground or building and used for on- or
off-site-advertisement purposes. Portable signs include, but are mot
limited to, signs displayed on vehicles, trailers, and A-frame signs.
48. Projecting Sign - A sign which is suspended from or supported by any
building or structure and which projects outward from the supporting
structure. An extended wing wall may be considered a projecting sign
if it has advertising and does not serve a structural purpose.
49. Promotional Temporary Signs - Signs which may be constructed of all-
weather material including vinyl , canvass, or similar material , and are
intended for, but are not limited to, the intended uses of a
contractor, builder, realtor, political group, and retail-store overs
including grand openings, going-out-of-business and special promotional
sales, and public-service promotions.
50. Public Service, Seasonal , or Special Community Event Signs - Temporary
signs used for special occasions which are installed for a specific
limited period of time established by this chapter.
51. Real Estate Development Sign - A temporary off-site sign advertising
the sale or lease of newly developed residential subdivisions,
residential condominiums, and residential planned developments
containing at least five lots or at least ten dwelling units. A9 sign
advertising for projects less than the number of lots or units noted
above is defined as a "real estate sign."
52. Real Estate Sign - A temporary sign advertising the sale or lease of a
lot or parcel of land or any portion thereof upon which the sign is
located.
53. Roof Line - The top edge of the roof or top of the parapet, whichever
forms the top line of the building silhouette.
54. Roof Sign - A sign located on or attached to the roof of a building.
55. Shopping Center Identifier or Locator Sign - A detached appurtenant
sign larger than a pole sign in height and area which identifies the
name of a shopping center having at least 300,000 square feet of
enclosed retail floor area. Such signs are intended to be viewed from
adjacent four- to six-lane arterial traffic.
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56. Sign - Any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any ce sr,
form, graphic, illumination, symbol , or writing to advertise, announce
the purpose of, identify the purpose of a person or entity, or
communicate information of any kind to the public.
57. Sign Area - In computing the maximum permissible sign area or display
surface, standard mathematical formulas for known or common shapes will
be used. In the case of irregular shapes, straight lines drawn closest
to the extremities of the shape will be used. The structure or
structure cover supporting a sign shall not be included in determining
the sign area unless the structure or structure cover contains
advertising copy. The area of double-face signs shall be computed by
using one side, and multi faced signs shall be the total sum of all
display surfaces. The sign copy of a multifaced sign can be viewed
from one position. For balloons and dirigibles, the advertising area
shall be based on the largest cross-sectional area of grouped or
individual (ungrouped) balloons.
58. Sign Height - The vertical distance measured from the grade of the
nearest street curb, natural or finished grade, or street grade other
than on elevated roadway to the uppermost point of the sign or
structure.
59. Sniping - Advertising by the pasting, posting, sticking, tacking,
hanging, affixing, or placing on cloth, paper, or cardboard bills,
cards or posters, or metal signs, to or upon fences, posts, trees,
buildings, structures, or surfaces other than outdoor advertising
structures. Sniping is unlawful within the City. This definition
shall not be held to include any sign or notice issued by any court or
public office or posted by any public officer in performance of a
public duty or by a private person in giving a legal notice, or any
cloth, paper, or cardboard sign advertising for sale or lease the
property upon which it stands or any type of sign permitted elsewhere
in this chapter.
60. State-of-the-art Sign Design - Sign technology which includes, hut is
not limited to, Electronic Message Boards, Sony JUMBO/tron, etc., that
develops or occurs following the adoption of the Sign Ordinance.
61. Supergraphic Wall Sign - Wall advertising with large lettering,
business logos, and/or murals that include any advertising message
relating to the goods and services sold by the owner of the sign. This
type of wall sign sometimes includes a single contrasting bared of
color, or bright bands of color, or lines that are connected tothe
wall graphics, physically or visually; and if the bands of color and/or
lettering, business logos, and murals extend onto the surface of
another wall or side of the building, the bands of color or lines may
be considered part of the supergraphic wall sign for the purpose of
sign measurement. Where there is at least a five-foot separation
between the advertising and graphic, then the graphic may not be
considered as supergraphic.
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62. Temporary Sign - A sign not constructed or intended for long-term :se.
The maximum frequency and length of display shall be as set forth in
Table No. 2, Section 18.90.050 of this chapter. Temporary stgns
include, but are not limited to, banners, displays for public-serjice
promotions, on-site or off-site real estate signs and construction
signs, balloons and dirigibles, beacons and searchlights, polittcal
signs, and window-painted signs.
63. Time and Temperature Signs - A sign which provides information all-out
time and temperature in the public's interest without transmittirrxj any
advertising message.
64. Wall Mural - A mural applies to representative or nonrepresentative
art. Murals usually depict a well-known local landscape scene, are, mot
used as a logo, and do not contain any lettering or numbering relating
to the goods or services sold by the owner of the mural . A wall mural
may occupy the same wall surface with any type, company name, or Tiogo,
but these advertising messages shall have their own field and shall mot
physically overlap or be included within the viewing field vff the
mural . When a mural lacks a border, then the entire contrasting pear
surface of the wall may be considered as the entire sign area.
65. Wall Sign - A sign which is attached to or placed directly onto a
parapet or wall of a building. This includes, but is not limitat to,
signs supported by a wall , painted signs, supergraphics, murals, etc.
66. Window Sign - Any sign, picture, symbol , or combination thereof,
designed to communicate information about an activity, busiiness,
commodity, event, sale, or service, that is placed inside a window or
within 12 inches of the window surface or upon the window paves or
glass and is visible from the exterior of the window.
SECTION 18.90.030 APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS
A. Permit Required
No sign shall be erected, placed , displayed, enlarged, or altered within
the City unless provided for by this chapter by permit, exemption, or
specific regulation as noted in Table No. 2 and Section 18.90.050.
B. Administrative Permits
The procedure for processing administrative permits shall be the same as set
forth in Chapter 18.51 of the Redding Municipal Code.
C. Application and Permit Process
1. A completed City of Redding Planning Application is required far all
use-permit and administrative-permit applications. Two types of scaled
plans (a site plan and an elevation) and a fee shall accompany a
completed application form.
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2. The application and plans shall contain sufficient information to
depict the proposed sign as well as all other proposed and existing
signing on the same premises. The information shall be sufficient
enough to allow for the competent evaluation of the proposed sign' s
conformance with the Sign Ordinance.
a. All signs noted in Table No. 2 of this chapter with a requirement
for a permit shall require BAR and/or DRP approval prior to being
erected, placed, altered, or moved to ensure compliance with the
provisions of this chapter.
b. The type of permit and review needed for various signs shall he as
stated in Section 18.90.050 of this chapter. The Planning
Commission or BAR may refer any sign project pending a permit to
the DRP for approval or recommendation. If the Planning Director
is uncertain about whether an application is needed then the y or
DRP may make this determination.
c. Administrative Permits may be issued by the Planning Departnnnt.
D. Sign Processing Fees
The City Council shall , by resolution, establish reasonable fees to cover
the administrative costs of each sign review, permit processing and appeal
process. Changes in fees may be made as necessary by further resolution.
E. Permit Issuance
It shall be the duty of the BAR and DRP, or a designated administrative
agent, upon the filing of an application for a sign permit, to investigate
the application. If the proposed sign is in compliance with all the
requirements of the Sign Ordinance and the City zoning regulations, the BAR
or the DRP may issue the permit.
F. Authority of Design Review Panel
1. The DRP shall study, make findings and recommendations and approve sign
applications referred to the panel by staff, BAR, Planning Commission,
and the City Council . The panel shall consist of five members
including the three-member BAR and two City residents or business
owners (appointed by the City Council ) who are design professionals.
Three members of the panel constitute a quorum but only if one of the
three panel participants is a design professional appointed by the City
Council
2. The DRP shall function the same as the BAR does, and when there are
items for consideration, the panel shall convene during the regular BAR
meeting. In considering sign applications, the DRP shall consider the
goals, objectives, policies, and design guidelines of the City"s Sign
Design Manual . The panel shall abide by the regulations of this chapter
and consider specific zoning-district requirements including overlay
zones, combining districts, and specific and neighborhood plans_
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3. Sign approvals and recommendations of the DRP shall be based on
specific design criteria adopted by the City. If the DRP finds that
the proposed sign is objectionable for aesthetic reasons, then the DRP
may deny the application provided it first makes specific findings
based on the purpose of the ordinance and the goals and standards of
the DRP. The DRP shall also consider zoning district, overlay zores,
or other applicable City plans and ordinances.
G. Administration
1. This chapter shall be administered by the Planning Director who is
authorized to promulgate procedures consistent with the purpose of this
chapter and is further empowered to delegate the duties and yrs
granted to and imposed upon him.
2. The Chief Building Official shall be responsible for administration and
enforcing all construction requirements and provisions of the Uniform
Building Code of the City of Redding and its subsequent amendments and
the construction requirements of this chapter.
SECTION 18.90.040 GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS
A. Maximum Sign Area for Each Lot
The maximum sign area for each lot shall be based on the scaled relationship
between the lot's street frontage and area in accordance with the sign-area
limitations of the lot's zoning district. The most restrictive of the Tot's
frontage and area of Table 1 of this section shall determine the nazcimum
sign area for the entire lot. The mathematical expressions for Table 4S. 1,
shall be as follows: starting with a street frontage of 50 feet and area of
6,500 square feet, for each 20 feet of additional street frontage lam the
same street) together with each 2,000 square feet of lot area, additional
increments of sign area according to the zoning districts noted in Table
No. 1 shall be permitted to face any one adjacent street in any one
direction provided that no sign or cluster of signs on the lot shall exceed
the maximum sign area for any one sign as set forth in Table No. 2 of this
Section. The incremental sign-area increases are uniform except for: the
"C-0" Commercial Office District where the increase ceases at a maximum sign
area of 200 square feet for a lot with a frontage of 610 feet or an area of
62,600 square feet; thereafter, regardless of the frontage and lot are., the
maximum sign area shall be 200 square feet. Ten percent of the allowable
sign area per lot shown on Table No. 1 shall be reserved for temporary
promotional advertising including banners and window-painted signs.
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INCREMENTS OF ADDITIONAL SIGN AREA
ACCORDING TO ZONING
(See Table No. 1)
ZONING DISTRICT ADDITIONAL SIGN AREA INCREMENT
"R-4" Multiple family District 3 square feet
"C-0" Commercial Office District 5 square feet
"C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District and
"P-1" Planned Industrial District 5 square feet
"M-2" Industrial District and "C-3"
Heavy Commercial and Light Manufacturing
District 15 square feet
"C-2" Central Commercial District "C-4"
Retail Core Commercial District and
"C-6" Limited Service Commercial District 20 square feet
Interpretation of Table No. 1
1. Lots in "U" Unclassified Districts shall be given the equivalent sign
area of the appropriate zoning district based on the General Plan
classification and the approved land use of the lot.
2. Approved integrated or planned developments consisting of several
proposed or existing lots may be given the maximum sign area based on
a single lot and approval of the Planning Commission.
3. If the lot does not have street frontage, then the lot-area column of
Table 1 shall be used to determine the maximum sign area per lot.
B. Maximum Sign Area and Illumination for Each Type of Sign by Zoning District
1. The maximum sign area for each type of sign shall be based upon Table
No. 2 of this section. Table No. 2 indicates whether or not a permit
is required by letters "P" meaning a permit is required and "Y" meaning
"Yes" the sign is allowed without a use permit. The maximum sign area
for each type sign Table No. 2 is preceded by an equal sign. Refer to
the following sections for regulations on each type of sign:
a. Definitions - Section 18.90.020
b. Maximum number of signs per lot - Section 18.90.040(C)
c. Maximum sign height - Section 18.90.040(D)
d. Maximum sign setback - Section 18.90.040(E)
e. Regulations for certain types of signs - Section 18.90.050
f. General sign construction standards - Section 18.90.080
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MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGN AREA PER LOT
BASED ON LOT AREA AND STREET FRONTAGE
The maximum sign area is determined by locating the lots street frontage(corner or interior lot)in Column#1 and the lots area in
Column#2;then find the appropriate zoning district for the lot. The maximum sign area is then based on the most restrictive of rive
two determinants: lot area and street frontage. 10%of the maximum sign-area allocation shall be reserved for temporary promotorial
advertising.
Area Determinants Zoning Districts
Lot Frontage Lot Area R4 CO CI & PI M2& C3 C2, C4, &4;6
50 6,500 30 60 90 125 175
70 8,500 33 65 95 140 195
90 10,500 36 70 100 155 215
110 12,500 39 75 105 170 2315
130 14,500 42 80 110 185 255
150 16,500 45 85 115 200 275
170 18,500 48 90 120 215 265
190 20,500 51 95 125 230 315
210 22,500 54 100 130 245 335
230 24,500 57 105 135 260 355
250 26,500 60 110 140 275 375
270 28,500 63 115 145 290 395
290 30,500 66 120 150 305 415
310 32,500 69 125 155 320 435
330 34,500 72 130 160 335 455
• 350 36,500 75 135 165 350 475
370 38,500 78 140 170 365 495
390 40,500 81 145 175 380 515
410 42,500 84 150 180 • 395 535
430 44,500 87 155 185 410 555
450 46,500 90 160 190 425 575
470 48,500 93 165 195 440 565
490 50,500 96 170 200 455 615
510 52,500 99 175 205 470 635
530 54,500 102 180 210 485 656
550 56,500 105 185 215 500 675
570 58,500 108 190 220 515 666
590 60,500 111 195 225 530 715
610 62,500 114 200 230 545 735
630 64,500 117 200 235 560 755
650 66,500 120 200 240 575 775
670 68,500 123 200 245 590 795
690 70,500 126 200 250 605 915
710 72,500 129 200 255 620 835
730 74,500 132 200 260 635 855
750 76,500 135 200 265 650 875
770 78,500 138 200 270 665 895
790 80,500 141 200 275 680 915
810 82,500 144 200 280 695 935
830 84,500 147 200 285 710 955
850 86,500 150 200 290 725 975
870 88,500 153 200 295 740 995
890 90,500 156 200 300 755 1,015
910 92,500 159 200 305 770 1,035
930 94,500 162 200 310 785 1,055
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950 96,500 165 200 315 800 1,075
970 98,500 168 200 320 815 1,095
990 100,500 171 200 325 830 1,115
1,010 102,500 174 200 330 845 1,135
1,030 104.500 177 200 335 860 1,155
1,050 106,500 180 200 340 875 1,175
1.070 108,500 183 200 345 890 1,195
1,090 110,500 186 200 350 905 1,215
1,110 112,500 189 200 355 920 1,235
1,130 114,500 192 200 360 935 11,255
1,150 116,500 • 195 200 365 950 1,275
1,170 118,500 198 200 370 965 1,295
1,190 120,500 201 200 375 980 1,315
1,210 122,500 204 200 380 995 1.335
1,230 124,500 207 200 385 1,010 1,355
1,250 126,500 210 200 390 1,025 1,375
1,270 128,500 213 200 395 1,040 1,395
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C. Maximum Number of Detached Appurtenant Signs Per Lot
(pole, monument, identifier, and accessory signs)
1. Pole and Monument Signs - Except as provided for in this section, each
lot shall be limited to a maximum of one pole sign which may be
supplemented with additional monument signs pursuant to the zoning
restrictions of Tables 1 and 2 of this chapter and the following
provisions:
a. A monument sign may be substituted in place of a pole sign.
b. Interior lots with improved double street frontage and with
multiple licensed businesses shall be limited to one pole or
monument sign per frontage provided the signs have the same street
orientation of the businesses they advertise.
c. Multiple street-frontage credit for additional monument signs shall
not be applied to any one single frontage.
d. Each lot is allowed one monument sign for each street frontage
provided there is not a pole already facing the frontage. Corner
lots are allowed a combination of a monument sign and pole sign
provided there is at least 50 feet of separation between the signs.
e. Each shopping center of 50,000 or more square feet in floor area
shall be limited to one monument sign for each 300 feet of improved
street frontage provided that there is at least a 100-foot
separation from any other on-site sign, but in no case shall a
shopping center be permitted to have more than a total of three
monument signs or two monument signs and one pole sign.
2. Shopping Center Identifier Signs - Each shopping center consisting of
at least 300,000 square feet of enclosed retail floor area shall be
limited to one detached pole identifier sign pursuant to the zoning
restrictions of Table Nos. 1 and 2 of this chapter and the following
provisions:
a. Shopping centers with an identifier sign shall not be entitled to
a pole sign.
b. Shopping centers shall not be given credit for additional pole
signs based on multiple street frontage.
c. Shopping center identifier signs shall require a use permit and may
require a design-review approval by the DRP if referred by the
Planning Commission or BAR.
3. Directional Accessory Signs - Each lot is allowed two detached
accessory signs that direct on-site circulation provided the signs do
not reference products or prices. Additional accessory-directional
signs may be allowed by administrative permit.
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4. Price, Product, and Service Accessory Signs - Shall be incorporzted
into the design of wall , pole, or monument signs at the time a projject
is approved. Existing businesses or new uses shall be limited to one
six-square-foot detached accessory sign per lot provided the sign roes
not obscure other signs or the vision of motorists. One additianal
detached sign may be approved by an administrative use permit.
D. Maximum Height of Signs
1. Computation of Height - The height of a sign shall 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 sha1ll be
construed to be the lower of (1) the existing grade primer to
construction or (2) the newly established grade after construction,
exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding, or excavating solely for
the purpose of locating the sign. In cases in which the normal grade
cannot reasonably be determined, sign height shall be computed mm the
assumption that the elevation of the normal grade at the base off the
sign is equal to the elevation of the nearest point of the crown of a
public street or the grade of the land at the principal entrance trm the
principal structure on the lot, whichever is more restrictive.
2. Pole Signs - These signs shall not exceed 25 feet in height except that
an additional 1 foot in height may be allowed for each 3 square feet in
area above 90 square feet provided that no sign shall exceed a mmum
height of 35 feet.
3. Monument Signs - Monument signs, including temporary real estate siigns,
shall not exceed six feet in height.
4. Shopping Center Identifier Signs - These signs shall not exceed
36 feet. An additional 1 foot in height is allowed for each 5 ware
feet above 90 square feet for a maximum height of 40 feet.
5. Accessory Signs - Traffic-directional signs shall not exceed fowmr feet
in height, and price and product accessory signs shall not exceed five
feet in height.
6. Roof and Mansard Signs - Roof signs shall not project above the roof
peak or parapet wall nor above the maximum height allowed for the
zoning district. Mansard signs shall not project above the mansard.
The bottom of roof signs shall be mounted flush with the surface of the
roof and shall not interrupt roof lines or other major archite.Lural
features.
7. Wall and Temporary Banner Signs - Wall signs shall not extend above the
top of the wall or parapet structure.
E. Sign Setback for Detached Signs
1. Pole Signs - The support structure for a pole sign shall be set hack a
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minimum of five feet from all property lines, and no portion of the
sign shall project over the property line. The maximum diameter or
horizontal distance across a support structure and its enclosure shall
not exceed three feet in any one direction.
2. Shopping Center Identifier Signs - Structures for these signs shall be
set back a minimum of ten feet from all property lines, and no portion
of the sign shall project over the property line. The maximum diameter
or horizontal distance across a support structure and its enclosure
shall not exceed three feet in any one direction.
3. Monument and Accessory Signs - These signs shall be set back a minimum
of five feet from the property line unless they are perpendicular to
• the property line, and in no case shall such signs violate the setback
provisions for street corners or driveways as noted in No. 4 below.
4. Corner Signs - In addition to the setback requirements noted above, all
detached signs shall not obstruct a clear view between heights of
3 feet and 10 feet in triangle formed by the corner and points on the
curb 30 feet from the intersection or similar corner points within
20 feet of a driveway intersection.
SECTION 18.90.050 REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF SIGNS NOTED IN TABLE NO. 2
A. Accessory Signs
Accessory signs indicating prices, products or services offered, or signs
with changeable copy (i .e. , gas price and fast-food menu boards) shall be
incorporated into the design of approved wall or detached signs; otherwise,
such detached signs exceeding 6 square feet shall require an administrative
use permit, but shall not exceed 20 square feet [see Section 18.90.040
(C-4)]. Each lot is allowed two monument-type accessory directional signs
without an administrative permit provided they do not exceed six square feet
and three feet high. Additional directional signs may be allowed by
administrative use permit.
B. Balloons and Dirigibles
Balloons and dirigibles or other inflatable devices used primarily for
advertising shall require a use permit when the greatest straight-line
distance across the inflated object exceeds three feet and the number of
inflated objects exceeds five or the height of aerial display exceeds
50 feet, whichever is most restrictive. Inflatables grouped together shall
be considered as one dirigible or balloon. Inflatables shall not be
released into the air regardless of size and shall not extend over aerial
utility lines. Unless a use permit has been obtained, balloons and other
dirigibles shall not be located on property such that the tether line could
overlap the property line in any direction by extending the line
horizontally.
Latex balloons not exceeding 12 inches in any one direction may be displayed
without a permit provided the number of balloons does not exceed 200 and
they are displayed for no more than three consecutive days four times per
year; otherwise, a use permit is required.
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C. Buildings in the Shape of Symbols
The maximum allowable surface area of buildings designed in the shape of
products or services sold (i .e. donut- or hot-dog-shaped structures) shall
be based on design review and approval shall be by use permit.
D. Monument Signs
1. Monument signs exceeding 20 square feet (including the surrounding
support structure and decorative frame) in Zoning Districts C-1, C-2,
C-3, C-4, C-6, PI , and M-2, shall require an administrative permit and
may require approval of the DRP. All monument signs except for signs
with copy of less than 20 square feet shall require automatic-irrigated
landscaping at the base equivalent to two times the area of the sign
copy. The amount of opaque area of any one side outside of the sign
copy shall not exceed 100 percent of the area of the sign copy unless
approved by the DRP.
2. Monument signs in residential districts shall be limited to
subdivision-identifier development signs approved as part of the
tentative subdivision map or by use permit. Monument signs for public
or quasi public uses, in accordance with Section 18.90.050 and Table
No. 2, shall require a use permit.
E. Patriotic Symbols (Flags)
Flags of the U.S. are allowed without use permit provided they do not exceed
24 square feet and a maximum height of 20 feet in residential areas and
60 square feet in commercial areas provided the height doesn't exceed
40 feet. All other flag types shall require use permit, but shall not
exceed 60 square feet and 30 feet in height. Flags or banners with
advertising copy shall not be displayed on the same flag pole which displays
flags of the United States. Flags of the United States flown in commercial
or industrial areas shall be displayed in accordance with the protocol
established by the Congress of the United States set for the Stars and
Strips (Public Law 94-344 and 90-831) , which includes the provision for
night lighting. Any flag not meeting any one of the conditions noted above
shall be considered a banner and shall be subject to regulations as such.
F. Pole Sign
Pole signs requiring a permit shall be in the form of a use permit. All
pole signs shall be provided with automatic irrigated landscaping at the
base of the sign equal to the area of the sign [see Section 18.09.040(C)] .
G. Political and Campaign Signs
Political or campaign signs on behalf of candidates for public office or
measures on election ballots are allowed provided that said signs are
subject to the following regulations:
1. Said signs may be erected not earlier than 90 days prior to the said
election and shall be removed within 15 days following said election.
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2. In any residential zoning district, only one sign is permitted on any
one lot. Said sign shall not exceed the area limitations of Table
No. 2. If detached, the sign shall not exceed six feet in height.
3. In any commercial or industrial district, one or more signs are
permitted on a parcel of land provided all such signs do not, in the
aggregate, exceed a sign area of 120 square feet. Said signs shall not
be erected in such a manner as to constitute a roof sign.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this subparagraph, a sign may be
placed upon any legally existing sign structure.
4. No sign shall be located within or over the public right-of-way.
H. Projecting Signs
Projecting signs including wing wall-mounted signs shall not exceed the
maximum area of Table No. 2 and shall not project more than four feet from
the facade surface of the building wall or other nonbearing building
projection.
I. Public or Institutional Signs
Public, institutional and religious wall signs, and bulletin boards are
allowed up to the maximum area of Table No. 2. When a permit is required by
Table No. 2, then it shall be in the form of a use permit.
J. Subdivision Identifier Signs
On-site subdivision-identifier signs shall be monument-type signs and shall
not exceed 32 square feet in area nor 7 feet in height. Signs shale be
incorporated in gates on the wall of the project or shall be a monument
sign. The Planning Director or BAR shall have the authority to approve on-
site real estate signs as part of the tentative or final map approval!.
K. Rotating Signs
Pole, roof, or wall signs may rotate; provided, however, that no portion of
the sign shall rotate in excess of six revolutions per minute. Projecting
signs, temporary signs, and accessory signs shall not rotate.
L. Shopping Center Identifier Signs, See Section 18.90.040(C)
M. Temporary Off-site Public Promotion Signs
For each nonprofit public organization, four temporary off-site public
promotion signs are allowed for fund raising up to 12 square feet without an
administrative use permit and up to 32 square feet with an administrative
use permit for a maximum of 30 days per year.
N. Temporary Off-site Real Estate Development Signs
Temporary off-site real estate signs are permitted subject to obtaining a
use permit for each location and complying with the following regulations:
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1. Temporary signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in area nor 6 feet in
height.
2. The sign construction shall comply with the construction requirements
of the Building Code.
3. Each use permit shall expire two years from the anniversary date of its
approval or after the last lot in the subdivision is sold, whichever
occurs first. Each sign must have a color-coded sticker attached to
the face, and the color coding shall indicate the year in which the use
permit expires. If an off-site sign is to be installed on private
property, the applicant shall have written permission from the property
owner at the time of application for the use permit.
4. No more than one sign shall be permitted per access point for each
development project.
5. Real estate development signs shall only be permitted for residential
subdivisions containing ten or more lots and for residential planned
developments and residential condominiums containing four or more
units.
0. Temporary On-site Real Estate Signs
One monument-type, temporary on-site real estate sign is allowed up to
6 square feet without an administrative use permit for each lot in all
residential districts and up to 32 square feet for new subdivisions with
less than 80 percent of the lots sold. All other districts, including the
"R-4" Multiple Family Residential District, may be permitted to have one on-
site temporary real estate sign per lot up to 32 square feet without a
permit provided that the setback for monument signs of Section 18.90.040(D)
is met and the height does not exceed 6 feet. On-site real estate signs
shall meet the requirements of Table No. 2.
P. Temporary Signs, Banners, Pennants, and Streamers
1. One temporary vinyl or cloth banner is allowed per business up to the
maximum area of Table No. 2 provided it is maintained in good
condition. Temporary signs, including temporary real estate signs,
shall not extend above the parapet, facia, or roof gutter and shall not
be attached to the roof. Banners exceeding 24 square feet shall
require an administrative permit and no banner shall exceed 50 square
feet. Banners shall not be displayed for more than 30 consecutive days
with no more than 90 cumulative days per calendar year. All banners
exceeding 24 square feet shall be removed for the entire month of March
of each year. Banners shall be placed flat against the facade of the
building.
2. One strand of pennants or streamers is allowed for the length of each
lot frontage without a permit, except that the strand(s) shall not
contain any advertising copy; and the length of the individual pennants
or streamers shall not exceed two feet. All strands of pennants
exceeding a cumulative total of 100 square feet shall be removed for
the entire month of March.
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Q. Temporary Window Painted Signs
Temporary window-painted signs are allowed for six months per year without
a permit; up to 10 percent of the window area coverage on a building facade
or a maximum of 100 square feet, whichever is more restrictive. An
administrative permit is required for coverage up to 30 percent or
200 square feet, whichever is more restrictive.
R. Wall Murals and Supergraphic Wall Signs
Wall murals and supergraphic wall signs are permitted in all "C-2," 4T-3,"
"C-4," and "C-6" Commercial Districts and "M-2" Industrial Districts subject
to the use permit and area limitations of Table No. 2 and meeting the
following regulations:
1. Murals shall be regarded as a work of art, and supergraphic wall signs
shall be pleasing to the eye. The mural or graphic shall demonstrate
artistic quality or theme as opposed to direct or indirect illustrative
advertising.
2. When bands of color or lines use the wall , building facade, or parapet
as either figure or ground, then the entire surface of these areas
shall be included as part of the sign or mural area.
3. When a mural is used as a business logo, the mural shall conform to the
regulations governing wall signs and shall not exceed the area
limitations of Table No. 2.
4. Supergraphic wall signs shall not exceed the area limitations of
Table No. 2.
5. Murals shall not exceed the area limitations of Table No. 2_ Any
advertising message type, company name, logo, etc. , shall be outside
the viewing field of the mural in accordance with the definition of
Wall Mural contained in Section 18.90.020 and shall not exceed
20 square feet in area.
6. Murals shall not be placed on decorative block or brick walls.
7. Approval of the mural shall take into consideration the effect of the
mural on adjoining properties and the overall architecture of the
building. The colors and materials used shall be reasonably harmonious
with those in the area.
8. Murals shall be limited to a maximum of one per wall on any one
building.
9. Wall murals and supergraphic wall signs requiring a use permit may also
require design review approval if referred by the Planning Commission
or BAR to the DRP.
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S. Wall Signs
The maximum wall coverage of a sign or wall multiple signs (including
window-painted signs and attached wall signs) , shall not exceed the amount
of coverage of Table No. 2. The proportional relationship of wall signs to
the wall shall be based on the maximum square footage or percent of wall and
window coverage of Table No. 2, whichever is more restrictive. Wall signs
requiring permits shall be in the form of an administrative use permit_ The
Planning Director may require a use permit if the sign could have an
aesthetic impact or be controversial .
SECTION 18.90.060 SIGN REGULATIONS FOR "U" UNCLASSIFIED AND COMBINING
DISTRICTS AND AREA OR SPECIFIC PLANS
A. "U" Unclassified Zoning District
For "U" Unclassified Zoning Districts, the General Sign Regulations of
Section 18.90.080 and the interpretation of Table Nos. 1 and 2 shall' be
based on the proposed or existing land use of the lot and the must
appropriate zoning district if the lot were to be zoned to male it
consistent with the General Plan and any specific or area plans. When an
applicant disagrees with the City's interpretation of this Section, them the
applicant may apply for specific rezoning to clarify the district
regulations as they relate to advertising signs.
B. Combining District
For zoning districts that have a Combining District with sign regulations
that are more restrictive than the regulations of this chapter, therm this
chapter shall be amended to include the sign regulations of the Combining
District.
C. Area and Specific Plans
For area or specific plan sign standards that are more restrictive than the
regulations of this chapter, the sign standards of such plans shall prevail .
SECTION 18.90.070 COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN
A. Design Review Panel Approval Required
1. A comprehensive sign plan shall be submitted for all proposed shopping
centers exceeding 40,000 square feet of enclosed retail-floor area or
for a combination of retail and personal services of five or more
tenant-lease areas exceeding 40,000 square feet of enclosed floor area.
Sign plans which do not complement the architectural features mf the
buildings they advertise and/or are inconsistent with the City's Design
Review Manual shall not be approved.
2. All comprehensive sign plans shall require a use permit and shall be
subject to the approval of the DRP. Plans shall contain all sign
dimensions and graphic information required to fully describe what is
being proposed.
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B. Design Review Panel Review and Planning Commission Approval Required
Comprehensive sign plans for shopping centers that exceed 40,000 square feet
may vary from the regulations of this chapter regarding location, sign type,
size, and height provided that such variation involving any specific
regulatory dimension of this chapter shall not be by more than 15 percent.
Such sign plans shall be subject to review by the DRP and shall be subject
to approval by the Planning Commission. Sign plans that are inconsistent
with the design guidelines of the Design Review Manual and the purpose(s)
and intended effects of this chapter as set forth in Section 18.9e.010
and/or do not complement the architectural features of the adjacent
buildings shall not be approved.
SECTION 18.90.080 GENERAL SIGN CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
A. Electric Power and Communication Lines - Clearance Required
No permit for any sign shall be issued, and no sign shall be constructed,
installed or erected, which does not comply with all of the provisions of
this chapter or which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from
energized electric power lines and communication lines than prescribed by
the regulations of the California Public Utilities Commission (General Order
No. 95) , and the orders of the State Division of Industrial Safety.
B. Illumination
Lighting, if provided, shall be contained within or pointed at the sigim and
shall not reflect into surrounding residential property. The amount and
type of illumination shall meet the regulations of this chapter.
C. Materials Requirements
1. All portions of any sign structure which are in contact with the ground
shall be made of masonry, of steel , of wood which has been treated by
the pressure process with a preservative which will protect it from
insect and fungus attack, or of redwood equal to or better than
foundation grade.
2. Except for monument signs, the ornamental border of those portions of
the frame shall be made of approved combustible material which is not
subject to excessive deterioration from exposure to the weather or
approved combustible plastics or noncombustible materials.
3. All detached signs shall be designed and constructed with a safety
factor of two against overturning.
4. Working stresses for any materials used in the construction of detached
signs shall not exceed those specified in Title 24 of the California
Administrative Code.
D. Proximity to Street Signs
No sign shall be erected such that any portion is within five feet of a
street sign nor within ten feet of any portion of a streetlight signal .
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E. Sign Support Structures
Signs, including temporary banners, real estate signs, or pennants, viral '
not be attached to trees, utility poles, or roof surfaces.
F. Underground Electric Signs
Electrical services to all signs shall be underground from the electrical
panel on the appurtenant building.
G. Wind Pressure Requirements
All signs shall be designed in accordance with Table 23-G (Exposure 0 and
Table 23-H of the California Uniform Building Coded as adopted by the City
of Redding
SECTION 18.90.090 EXEMPTED SIGNS
The following types of signs are permitted in all districts unless otherwise
noted and shall not require a building permit nor be considered part of the
allowable aggregate area. Such signs shall not exceed area limitations of this
section and shall be erected and maintained in accordance with the provisions of
this chapter.
1. Nameplate not exceeding two square feet.
2. One "open" and "closed" sign not to exceed two square feet in area per
business.
3. Private information signs not exceeding one square foot that contaiin no
advertising message such as "Beware of Dog" or "No soliciting."
4. Traffic and other municipal signs, signals, and notices which relateita the
public welfare and safety which are erected by the City, County, or Mate.
Such signs shall be exempt from this chapter's restrictions.
5. One on-site garage-sale sign per residential lot provided that such sign is
less than two square feet and displayed no more than three days per caTlendar
year.
6. Signs showing the location of public telephones, and signs placed by public
utilities to show the locations of underground facilities.
7. Signs of a public, noncommercial nature used to indicate danger or to serve
as an aid to public safety relating to road work or other construction
activities.
8. Accessory signs not exceeding six square feet and meeting the requirements
of this chapter.
9. Parking-violation and handicap signs that do not exceed three square feet.
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10. One on-site temporary real estate sign per residential lot not exceeding six
square feet.
SECTION 18.90.100 PROHIBITED SIGNS
A. Abandoned Signs
A sign, including its support structure, which does not apply or idenntify
the current activity on the premises for greater than 30 consecutive days
shall be considered an abandoned sign. A temporary change in ownership or
management shall not be considered an abandoned sign unless the premises
remain vacant for a period of 90 days. Correction or removal by the
property owner on which the sign is located shall occur within 30 days'
written notice by the Department of Planning and Community Development.
B. Conflict with Traffic Information
It is unlawful to erect, construct, or maintain any outdoor advertillsing
structure or sign for the purpose of advertising the goods, mares,
merchandise, or business of any person when the sign displays or makes use
of the words "stop," "danger," or any other word, phrase, symbol, or
character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse
traffic.
C. Electronic Message Board Signs
Electronic message board signs are prohibited, and nonconforming eleclbrmnic
message board signs installed prior to the adoption of this section shall
comply with all City entitlements authorizing such signs.
D. Imitating Traffic Signals
Signs having red, green, or amber lights that could be confused with traffic
signals shall not be permitted if designed or located to be seen primarily
by vehicular traffic. Such colors are not prohibited where, because ®f the
design of the sign or lights used, it is extremely unlikely that the flights
could be confused with traffic signals by the driving public.
E. Immoral or Unlawful Advertising Prohibited
It is unlawful to exhibit, post, or display upon any outdoor advertising
structure or sign, upon or in any window, upon any building, or r,rr. any
public view, any statement, word, or sign of any obscene, indecenrt, or
immoral nature; or any statue or statuary, picture, illustrating or
delineation of any nude human figure in such detail as to offend the public
morality or public decency; of any lewd or lascivious act; or any other
thing of an obscene, indecent, or immoral nature or offensive to the moral
sense.
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F. Moving, Flashing, and Windblown Signs
Signs within this classification include, but are not limited to, moving,
rotating, flashing, and windblown signs. Flashing signs shall include
changes of color intensity and strings of light bulbs. Windblown signs
shall include posters.
G. Nonappurtenant Signs
Other than approved nonconforming signs, off-site wall signs, and temporary
real estate signs, political signs, and public promotion signs, all other
nonappurtenant or off-site signs are prohibited.
H. Portable Signs
Any signs which are capable of movement such as, but not limited to, A-frame
signs and signs which are attached to devices capable of movement, such as
having wheels, trailers, or vehicles are prohibited.
I. Signs Mounted on Vehicles
No person shall park any vehicle or trailer on a public right-of-way, on
public property, or on private property so as to be visible from a public
right-of-way which has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or
advertising device for the basic purpose of providing advertisement of
products and services or directing people to a business or activity located
on the same or nearby property. This section is not intended to apply to
standard advertising or identification practices where such signs or
advertising devices are painted on or permanently attached to a business or
commercial vehicle.
J. Unsafe Signs
The owner of any sign, including its supporting structures, shall keep the
sign in a safe condition at all times.
If the Building Official finds that any sign regulated by this chapter is
unsafe or insecure or is a menace to the public, he shall give written
notice to the sign owner and to the property owner. If the sign owner fails
to remove or alter the sign so as to comply with the standards set forth in
this chapter within 30 days after such notice, the Building Official may
cause the sign to be removed or altered to comply at the expense of the sign
owner or owner of the property upon which it is located. The Building
Official may cause any sign which is an immediate danger to persons or
property to be removed summarily and without notice.
No sign as regulated by this chapter shall be erected at any location where,
by reason of its position, it will obstruct the view of any authorized
traffic sign, signal , or device.
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K. Other Prohibited Signs
1. Signs illegally placed in the public right-of-way.
2. Illegal signs and signs that were constructed illegally under the
City's Sign Code prior to the adoption of this chapter and signs that
were annexed into the City but were illegally constructed under the
County's ordinance.
3. The following types of rapidly flashing signs which simulate motion or
flash through a series of rapid light changes:
a. Alternating Flashers - For the purposes of this section,
alternating flashers are defined as flashing actions in which one
message or lighting unit switches on at the exact instant that
another lighting unit or message is extinguished. It is prohibited
to have any "on phase" of an alternating flasher to have a time
duration of less than two seconds. It is also prohibited to
increase the total candle power or luminescence of any "on phase"
on the same sign by more than 25 percent.
b. Traveling Effects - For the purposes of this section, a traveling
effect is defined as a flashing effect achieved by switching evenly
spaced lamps or neon tube sections off and on in a steady and
repetitious sequence. The use of one-, two-, or three-point
flasher controls in the installation of traveling effects on a sign
is prohibited. It is also prohibited to have the "on phase" of any
individual lamps or neon tubes or groups of lamps or tubes within
the traveling effect on for a time duration of less than two
seconds.
c. Scintillating Effects - For the purposes of this section,
scintillating lighting effect in a sign is defined as an effect
achieved by switching a group or groups of incandescent lamps or
neon tubes on and off in a random pattern. It is prohibited to
have any phase of the random pattern in which the variation in
total candle power or luminescence exceeds 25 percent from that of
any other phase within the random pattern. The use of one-, two-,
or three-point flasher controls in the installation of
scintillating effects in illuminated signs is expressly prohibited.
d. On-and-off Flashers - For the purposes of this section, on-and-off
flashers are defined as illuminated signs or portions of signs in
which one or more messages or lighting units are switched on, and
then off, and then on, and then off at regular time intervals. It
is expressly prohibited to have the "on phase" of an on-and-off
flasher on for a time duration of less than two seconds. It is
also prohibited to have an "off phase" of an on-and-off flasher
remain off for a time duration of less than two seconds. It is
also prohibited to have an "off phase" of an on-and-off flasher
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than one on-and-off flasher is installed as part of the same sign
face, there shall not be a variation in total candle power or
luminescence of more than 25 percent in any combination of
on-and-off phases of the multiple on-and-off flashers installed on
the sign face.
e. Speller Flashers - For the purposes of this section, speller
flashers are defined as a number of individual incandescent lamps
or neon tubes which produce an effect of spelling out the sign
advertising message. As to the speller flashers, the time
intervals between each phase in the total sequence shall not be
less than one second.
SECTION 18.90.110 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
A. All nonconforming signs and other sign structures which were erected and in
existence prior to the effective date of the adoption of this ordinance and
which were, at the time of such erection or establishment, in compliance
with all then applicable statutes and ordinances, but which do not meet the
requirements of this chapter, shall be permitted to remain in existence
notwithstanding their nonconforming character. Thereafter, all such signs,
billboards, or other sign structures shall be in violation of this chapter
and subject to the exceptions herein set forth. This provision does not
apply to existing signs which are subject to a written agreement providing
for the removal of said signs after a fixed period of time.
B. All legally constructed existing signs on property annexed to the City after
the effective date of this chapter shall be permitted to continue as '
nonconforming signs, starting with the effective date of the annexation.
Any changes to the signs or their structures in terms of location,
orientation, size or height will require that all signs and their structures
on the property, business, and/or development be brought into conformance
with this chapter. Signs that are made nonconforming by the provisions of
this Sign Ordinance due to a change in zoning affecting the premise on which
the sign is located shall be permitted to remain in existence
notwithstanding their nonconforming character, starting with the effective
date of the zone change.
SECTION 18.90.120 ILLEGAL ON-PREMISE SIGNS
The City may not issue a business license and/or building permit for any new
on-premise sign if there is any illegal on-premise sign related to the business.
This prohibition only applies if both of the conditions below exist:
1. The illegal sign and proposed new sign is located within the same commercial
complex which is zoned for commercial occupancy or use, for which the permit
or license is sought.
2. The illegal sign is owned or controlled by the permit applicant, and the
permit applicant would own or control the other proposed sign.
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SECTION 18.90.130 ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL SIGNS
A. Abatement and Removal of On-premise Signs
The City Council may, by resolution declare as a public nuisance and abate
all illegal on-premise-advertising signs. The City Council may by
resolution order that a special assessment and lien be levied against the
property. Such abatement procedures shall follow the posting and hearing
procedures set forth in Chapter 2.6 of the California Business and
Professions Code. The following types of illegal on-premise signs may be
abated by this process.
1. Any advertising display erected without first complying with all
ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of its construction
and erection or use.
2. Any advertising display which was lawfully erected anywhere in the
City, but whose use has ceased, or the structure upon which the display
is located has been abandoned by its owner for a period of not less
than 90 days.
3. Any advertising display which has been more than 50 percent destroyed
where the destruction is other than facial copy replacement and where
the display has not been repaired within 30 days of the date of its
damage.
4. Any temporary advertising display which has exceeded the allowable
display period of this chapter.
5. Any advertising display which is a danger to the public or is unsafe.
6. Any advertising display which constitutes a traffic hazard not created
by relocation of streets or highways or by acts of the City or County.
B. Removal of Signs in Public Right-of-Way
1. The Planning Director or Public Works Director may order the immediate
removal of any unauthorized sign placed in the public right-of-way or
on public property after documenting the sign location and attempting
to contact the sign owner to get the owner to remove the sign.
2. Signs that are confiscated by the City may be retrieved from the Public
Works Department within ten calendar days after removal . After this
time, the City may dispose of the sign without compensation to the
owner.
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3. Signs that are placed on any City structure or street tree may be
immediately removed by order of the Police Chief, Planning Director, or
Public Works Director; and signs attached to City electric poles may
also be removed by order of the Electric Department Director. Signs
placed on such structures or street trees may be immediately disposed
of without notification and compensation to the owner. The placement
of such signs in the right-of-way is a violation and persons found
guilty of such violations shall be subject to the penalties of this
chapter.
SECTION 18.90.140 PENALTIES
A. Any Violation a Public Nuisance
In addition to the penalties provided in this section, any use or condition
caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this
chapter shall be and is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be
summarily abated by the City of Redding as such.
B. Infractions
Any person who violates or causes or permits another person to violate any
provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction unless otherwise
provided.
C. Liability for Expenses
In addition to the punishment provided by law, a violatoris liable for such
costs, expenses, and disbursements paid or incurred by the City or any of
its contractors in correction, abatement, and prosecution of the violation.
D. Penalties
Any person convicted of an infraction under the provisions of this section
shall be punishable upon a conviction by a fine according to a Schedwe of
Fines adopted by the City Council . Any violation beyond the third
conviction within a one-year period may be charged by the City Attorney as
a misdemeanor, and the penalty for conviction of the same shall be the
maximum allowable by State law.
E. Separate Offenses for Each Day
Any violator shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day
during any portion of which any violation of any provision of the zoning
regulations is committed, continued, permitted, or caused by such violator
and shall be punished accordingly.
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Section 3. City Council has ratified the Negative Declaration prepared in
connection herewith, finding that no significant effect on the environment is
created hereby.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance
and cause its publication according to law.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and read at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 4th day of
December, 1990, and was duly read and adopted on the 2nd day of January, 1991,
at a regular meeting of the City Council by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arness, Pahl, moss & Buffum
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Fulton
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NCY 0j+" FUM, Mayo
City .f Redding
ATTEST: a
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ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk
FOR •ROVED:
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RA 'DALL A. HAYS, City A Corney
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