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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07) 7F-1 Staff Report Jacobson and Wack City's Sign CodeAGENDA 1klc►xf COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: August 20, 2013 TO: The Honorable City Council MEMORANDUM FROM: Jose E. Pulido, City Manager a Via: Mark Persico, AICP, Community Development Director By: Geoffrey Starns, AICP, Planning Manager SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JACOBSON AND WACK TO PREPARE AN UPDATE TO THE CITY'S SIGN CODE RECOMMENDATION: The City Council is requested to a) Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Jacobson and Wack (Attachment "A") to prepare an update to the City's Sign Code; and b) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Consultant Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $54,900. BACKGROUND: 1. On May 26, 1960, the City of Temple City was incorporated as an official Los Angeles County municipality. Since the City's incorporation there have been eight amendments to the Sign Code. 2. On December 7, 1976, Ordinance No. 76-441 was adopted reducing the maximum height of free-standing signs to 20 feet. 3. On October 1, 1985, Ordinance No. 85-571 was adopted amending Sections 9321 and 9326 to define and provide standards for Marque/Under Canopy and Pedestrian -Oriented Signs. 4. On December 17, 1985, Ordinance No. 85-577 was adopted amending Section 9326 requiring addresses in commercial and industrial properties, and requiring 50 City Council August 20, 2013 Page 2 of 3 percent of a sign to be in Roman Alphabet and/or Arabic numerals. 5. On October 7, 1986, Ordinance No. 86-594 was adopted amending Section 9321, 9322, and 9326 adding a definition for temporary signs, modifying when a permit is required and providing standards for temporary and window signs. 6. On November 20, 1990, Ordinance No. 90-675 was adopted amending Section 9326 requiring signs to be in English. 7. On May 27, 2003, Ordinance No. 03-885 was adopted amending Section 9325 and the Downtown Specific Plan related to temporary signage. 8. On November 7, 2006, Ordinance No. 06-913 was adopted amending Section 9326 prohibiting signs that indicate a business provides massage or that have the words massage, massaging, masseur, or masseuse contained in it. 9. On February 15, 2011, Ordinance No. 11-941 was adopted amending Sections 9328 and 9329 related to nonconforming signs and prohibiting billboards in the City. 10. On July 8, 2013, the City released a Request for Proposal (RFP) (Attachment "B") to prepare an update of the City's Sign Code. 11. On July 26, 2013, the City received one proposal to prepare an update to the City's Sign Code from Jacobson and Wack for $54,900. 12. On July 29, 2013, staff reviewed the proposal to determine if it met the requirements of the RFP. 13. On July 30, 2013, staff determined that the proposal was responsive to the RFP and within the City's budget. ANALYSIS: The vast majority of the City's Sign Code dates back to the City's incorporation. Since then only minor changes to the regulations have been made. The current regulations are very limiting and don't allow high quality, creative designs. The purpose of the project is to bring the sign regulations up to date, to ensure that they comply with State and Federal laws, and to provide for high quality design and materials for signage. Staff reviewed the proposal (Attachment "C") submitted by Jacobson and Wack to ensure it met the requirements of the RFP and that it fell within the City's budget. Jacobson and Wack has over 30 years of experience specializing in zoning codes and has worked with numerous cities including: Duarte; Pasadena; Simi Valley; Baldwin Park; and Newport Beach. After determining that the proposal met these requirements, City Council August 20, 2013 Page 3of3 Planning Division staff discussed the proposal with the Administrative Services Director and City Attorney to ensure that we are complying with the City's purchasing rules. Staff has also determined that re -circulating the RFP will not likely result in additional proposals, as very few firms have the personnel to complete this work because most cities use staff to complete these types of updates. Updating the City's sign code is part of the City's on-going effort to be responsive to the business community and encourage economic development activity. Staff anticipates the update process will take about nine months to complete and includes interviews with: "stakeholders" including Chamber of Commerce and individual business owners; two joint City Council/Planning Commission workshops; as well as public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. One workshop would be at the beginning of the process in order to get community input on signage issues, and the second would be prior to the public hearings in order to get input on a draft code. CONCLUSION: The City Council is requested to approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Jacobson and Wack to prepare a long overdue update to the City's Sign Code in an amount not to exceed $54,900. a60Y-11NhTiI VA"1i On June 4, 2013, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 City Budget which included a $55,000 appropriation to update the City's Sign Code. ATTACHMENTS: A. Consultant Services Agreement with Jacobson and Wack. B. Request for Proposal for the Preparation of an update to the City's Sign Code C. Jacobson and Wack Proposal ATTACHMENT A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT Environmental Services By and Between THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, a municipal corporation and Jacobson and Wack RN #4822-7830-4520 vl -1- AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA AND JACOBSON AND WACK This Agreement for Consultant Services ("Agreement") is entered into as of this 1 day of July, 2013 by and between the City of TEMPLE CITY, a municipal corporation ("City") and Jacobson and Wack, a ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as "Party' and hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties." RECITALS A. City has sought, by a Request For Proposal (RFP), the performance of the an Update to the Temple City Sign Code defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement. B. Consultant, following submission of a Proposal for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform those services. C. Consultant was selected by the City on the basis of Consultant's demonstrated competence and the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required. D. Pursuant to the City of Temple City's Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into this Consultant Services Agreement and the City Manager has authority to execute this Agreement. E. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained here and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: SECTION 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT. Subject to the provisions of Section 20 'Termination of Agreement" of this Agreement, the scope of services set forth in Exhibit "A" "Scope of Services" shall be completed pursuant to the schedule specified in Exhibit "A." Should the scope of services not be completed pursuant to that schedule, the Consultant shall be deemed to be in Default of this Agreement pursuant to Section 21 of this Agreement. The City, in its sole discretion, may choose not to enforce the RN 44822-7830-4520 v1 _ 1 _ Default provisions of this Agreement and may instead allow Consultant to continue performing the scope of services until such services are complete. SECTION 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Consultant agrees to perform the services set forth in Exhibit "A" "Scope of Services," which is incorporated herein by this reference, in accordance with the terns and conditions of this Agreement. SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement which are in addition to or outside of those set forth in this Agreement or listed in Exhibit "A" "Scope of Services," unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing by the City Council or City Manager of City. Consultant shall be compensated for any such additional services in the amounts and in the manner agreed to by the City Council or City Manager. SECTION 4. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT. (a) Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in Exhibit `B" "Compensation," which is incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed fifty-four thousand nine hundred dollars ($54,900.00), unless additional compensation is approved in writing by the City Council or City Manager. (b) Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month. The invoice shall detail charges by the following categories: labor (by sub -category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub -consultant contracts. Sub -consultant charges shall be detailed by the following categories: labor, travel, materials, equipment and supplies. If the compensation set forth in subsection (a) and Exhibit `B" include payment of labor on an hourly basis (as opposed to labor and materials being paid as a lump sum), the labor category in each invoice shall include detailed descriptions of task performed and the amount of time incurred for or allocated to that task. City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. In the event that no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice shall be approved and paid according to the terns set forth in subsection (c). In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission. (c) Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Consultant's correct and undisputed invoice. (d) Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant. RIV #4822-7830-4520 vl - 1) - SECTION 5. INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE. City may inspect and accept or reject any of Consultant's work under this Agreement, either during performance or when completed. City shall reject or finally accept Consultant's work within sixty (60) days after submitted to City. City shall reject work by a timely written explanation, otherwise Consultant's work shall be deemed to have been accepted. City's acceptance shall be conclusive as to such work except with respect to latent defects, fraud and such gross mistakes as amount to fraud. Acceptance of any of Consultant's work by City shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, sections 16 and 17, pertaining to indemnification and insurance, respectively. SECTION 6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing any services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Consultant. Upon completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall turn over to City all such original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents. If and to the extent that City utilizes for any purpose not related to this Agreement any maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files or other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing any services pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant's guarantees and warrants related to Standard of Performance and found in Section 9 of this Agreement shall not extend to such use of the maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files or other documents. SECTION 7. CONSULTANT'S BOOKS AND RECORDS. (a) Consultant shall maintain any and all documents and records demonstrating or relating to Consultant's performance of services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, or other documents or records evidencing or relating to work, services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be sufficiently complete and detailed so as to permit an accurate evaluation of the services provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained for three years from the date of execution of this Agreement and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures. (b) Any and all records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this section shall be made available for inspection, audit and copying, at any time during regular business hours, upon request by City or its designated representative. Copies of such documents or records shall be provided directly to the City for inspection, audit and copying when it is practical to do so; otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, such documents and RN #4322-7330-4520 vl -3 - records shall be made available at Consultant's address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement. (c) Where City has reason to believe that any of the documents or records required to be maintained pursuant to this section may be lost or discarded due to dissolution or termination of Consultant's business, City may, by written request, require that custody of such documents or records be given to the City and that such documents and records be maintained by the requesting party. Access to such documents and records shall be granted to City, as well as to its successors -in -interest and authorized representatives. SECTION 8. STATUS OF CONSULTANT. (a) Consultant is and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of City. Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City. (b) The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees, or agents except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City. (c) Neither Consultant , nor any of Consultant's officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City's employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights. i`I� INTI C�J►L�'�I II :V 1 :: 1 �J�' �J71T1 /:�►i� Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent and professional manner. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. In meeting its obligations under this Agreement, Consultant shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing services similar to those required of Consultant under this Agreement. In addition to the general standards of performance set forth this Section 9, additional specific standards of performance and performance criteria are set forth in the Scope of Work that shall also be applicable to Consultants work under this Contract. Where there is a conflict between a general and a specific standard of performance or performance criteria, the specific standard or criteria shall prevail over the general. If and to the extent that City utilizes for any purpose not related to this Agreement any maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer RN #4822-7830-4520 vl - 4 - files, files or other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing any services pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant's guarantees and warranties related to Standard of Performance shall not extend to such use of the maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files or other documents. SECTION 10. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS; PERMITS AND LICENSES. Consultant shall keep itself informed of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations and rules in effect during the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall obtain any and all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to perform the services set forth in this Agreement. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of Consultant to comply with this section. SECTION 11. PREVAILING WAGE LAWS It is the understanding of City and Consultant that California prevailing wage laws do not apply to this Agreement because the Agreement does not involve any of the following services subject to prevailing wage rates pursuant to the California Labor Code or regulations promulgated thereunder: Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work performed on public buildings, facilities, streets or sewers done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of public funds. In this context, "construction" includes work performed during the design and preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work. SECTION 12. NONDISCRIMINATION. Consultant shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status in connection with or related to the performance of this Agreement. SECTION 13. UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS. Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et sec., as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should the any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by City. SECTION 14. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. (a) Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant's performance of services under RN #4822-7830-4520 v1 - 5 - this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the City Manager. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement. (b) City understands and acknowledges that Consultant is, as of the date of execution of this Agreement, independently involved in the performance of non -related services for other governmental agencies and private parties. Consultant is unaware of any stated position of City relative to such projects. Any future position of City on such projects shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section. (c) City understands and acknowledges that Consultant will, perform non -related services for other governmental agencies and private parties following the completion of the scope of work under this Agreement. Any such future service shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section. SECTION 15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; RELEASE OF INFORMATION. (a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law. (b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant's conduct. (d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant , its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response. RN #4822-7830-4520 vl _ ( _ SECTION 16. INDEMNIFICATION. (a) Indemnification by Desien Professional. As provided under Civil Code Section 2782.8, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City and any and all of its officials, employees and agents ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims. actions and proceedings (whether at law or equity, administrative or judicial), demands, orders, judgments, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs, (collectively "Claims") to the extent same arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, its officers, agents, employees or sub - consultants (or any entity or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this Agreement, with the understanding that in the event Claims are found by the trier of fact to have been caused by the joint or concurrent negligence of the City and its contractors and consultants, and Consultant, damages and expenses from both indemnity and duty to defend obligations shall be borne by each party in proportion to its negligence. (b) Indemnification from Sub -Consultants. Consultant agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this section from each and every sub -consultant / contract or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement naming the Indemnified Parties as additional indemnitees. In the event Consultant fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required here. Consultant agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth herein is binding on the successors, assigns or heirs of Consultant and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this section. (c) Citv's Sole NeQlieence. The provisions of this Section 16 do not apply to Claims occurring as a result of City's sole negligence. The provisions of this section shall not release City from liability arising from gross negligence or willful acts or omissions of City or any and all of its officials, employees and agents. SECTION 17. INSURANCE. Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain in fall force and effect during the term of this Agreement the insurance policies set forth in Exhibit "C" "Insurance," which is incorporated herein by this reference. All insurance policies shall be subject to approval by City as to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver if so approved in writing by the City Manager. Consultant agrees to provide City with copies of required policies upon request. SECTION 18. ASSIGNMENT. The expertise and experience of Consultant are material considerations for this Agreement. City has an interest in the qualifications of and capability of the persons and entities who will fulfill the duties and obligations imposed upon Consultant under this Agreement. In recognition of that interest, Consultant shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any portion of this Agreement or the performance of any of Consultant's duties or obligations under this RN #4822-7830-4520 v1 - 7 - Agreement without the prior written consent of the City Council. Any attempted assignment shall be ineffective, null and void, and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement entitling City to any and all remedies at law or in equity, including summary termination of this Agreement. City acknowledges, however, that Consultant, in the performance of its duties pursuant to this Agreement, may utilize subcontractors. SECTION 19. CONTINUITY OF PERSONNEL. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant's staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant's staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any such performance. SECTION 20. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. (a) City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to Consultant. In the event such notice is given, Consultant shall cease immediately all work in progress. (b) Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination to City. (c) If either Consultant or City fail to perform any material obligation under this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedies, either Consultant, or City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice. (d) Upon termination of this Agreement by either Consultant or City, all property belonging exclusively to City which is in Consultant's possession shall be returned to City. Consultant shall furnish to City a final invoice for work performed and expenses incurred by Consultant, prepared as set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. This final invoice shall be reviewed and paid in the same manner as set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. SECTION 21. DEFAULT. In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default. This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under Section 20. Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant's default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City's legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement. iav #4822-7830-4520 v1 - 8 - SECTION 22. EXCUSABLE DELAYS. Consultant shall not be liable for damages, including liquidated damages, if any, caused by delay in performance or failure to perform due to causes beyond the control of Consultant. Such causes include, but are not limited to, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of federal, state or local governments, acts of City, court orders, fires, floods, epidemics, strikes, embargoes, and unusually severe weather. The tern and price of this Agreement shall be equitably adjusted for any delays due to such causes. SECTION 23. COOPERATION BY CITY. All public information, data, reports, records, and maps as are existing and available to City as public records, and which are necessary for carrying out the work as outlined in the Exhibit "A" "Scope of Services," shall be furnished to Consultant in every reasonable way to facilitate; without undue delay, the work to be performed under this Agreement. SECTION 24. NOTICES. All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, or sent by telecopier or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, addressed as follows: To City: City of Temple City Attn: City Manager 9701 Las Tunas Dr. Temple City, CA 91780 To Consultant: Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or transmitted by facsimile or, if mailed, three (3) days after deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service. SECTION 25. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant represents and warrants that he/she/they has/have the authority to so execute this Agreement and to bind Consultant to the performance of its obligations hereunder. SECTION 26. ADMINISTRATION AND LMPLEMENTATION This Agreement shall be administered and executed by the City Manager or his or her designated representative, following approval of this Agreement by the City Council. The City Manager shall have the authority to issue interpretations and to make minor amendments to this RIV #4822-7830-4520 v1 -9- Agreement on behalf of the City so long as such actions do not materially change the Agreement or make a commitment of additional funds of the City. All other changes, modifications, and amendments shall require the prior approval of the City Council. SECTION 27. BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. SECTION 28. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void. SECTION 29. WAIVER. Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other tern, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision nor a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement. SECTION 30. LAW TO GOVERN; VENUE. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Los Angeles, California. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in Los Angeles. SECTION 31. ATTORNEYS FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES. In the event litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled. SECTION 32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including the attached Exhibits "A" through "C", is the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the parties with respect to the matters addressed therein and supersedes all other Agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, or entered into between Consultant and City prior to the execution of this Agreement. No statements, representations or other Agreements, whether oral or written, made by any party which are not embodied herein shall be valid and binding. No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid and binding unless in writing duly executed by the parties or their authorized representatives. RTV #4822-7830-4520 v1 -to- SECTION 33. SEVERABILITY. If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and the Agreement shall be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s). IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first -above written. ATTEST: Peggy Kuo City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM By: Eric S. Vail City Attorney Its: CITY OF TEMPLE CITY Its: Jose Pulido, City Manager NOTE: CONSULTANT'S SIGNATURES SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS MAY BE RN 44322-7830-4520 vl - 11 - REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO DEVELOPER'S BUSINESS ENTITY. RN #4822-7530-4520 vl - 12 - CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF On before me, , personally appeared , proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and aclmowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(les), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the persons) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. 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WITNESS my hand and official seal. (SIGNATURE OF NOTARY) OPTIONAL Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER ❑ INDIVIDUAL ❑ CORPORATE OFFICER TITLE(S) ❑ PARTNER(S) ❑ LIMITED ❑ GENERAL ❑ ATTORNEY-IN-FACT ❑ TRUSTEE(S) ❑ GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR ❑ OTHER SIGNER IS REPRESENTING: (NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES)) RN #4822-7830-4520 v1 DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT NUMBER OF PAGES DATE OF DOCUMENT SIGNERS) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE 6876 vl RIV #4822-7830-4520 vl EXHIBITS "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES AND COMPENSATION A-1 ®JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants Scope of Work Below we expand on the City's scope to include tasks we believe will enhance the update program. TASK 1: REFINE SCOPE OF WORK/PROJECT MANAGEMENT We will meet with City staff to confirm objectives for the Sign Code update program, finalize the public engagement/ outreach tasks, and make any needed refinements to this scope of work. We will also discuss problems and issues associated with the existing sign provisions (including topics that need attention but are not fully addressed in the current sign provisions), and we will review and discuss format and organization alternatives. We will produce a final scope of work and budget to reflect these discussions. As part of this start-up meeting, we will conduct a tour with City staff so staff can point out examples of existing signs they feel are consistent with the City's current policies and desire to see more of, as well as existing signs that no longer meet (or never met) City standards or design objectives. City staff will be able to explain how the good examples were achieved and the poor examples made it to the installation stage. Throughout the work program, we will conduct regularly scheduled meetings and phone calls with City staff to keep the project moving forward as scheduled. TASK 2: GETTING SMART - REVIEW EXISTING REGULATIONS AND CONDUCT COMMUNITY OUTREACH The Jacobson & Wack and MIG I Hogle-Ireland team will review all City documents relevant to the sign provisions update; Article L (Signs) of the Municipal Code; relevant specific plans; and any other relevant planning policy or regulatory documents. We will prepare an initial summary matrix of sign provision Issues. The matrix will identify deficiencies In the existing sign provisions, the revisions deemed necessary and appropriate to correct these deficiencies, and where the revisions will be addressed in the updated sign provisions (i.e., disposition table). The matrix can be used to track revisions to the existing sign provisions and assist in the preparation of a staff report for public hearing, leading to adoption of the updated sign provisions. The matrix will 4 City of Temple City be used to address options for the overall sign provision framework and ensure that the resulting standards and regulations conform to the General Plan. The outreach program consists of two phases: 1) fact-finding or "getting smart" and 2) confirming. During the first phase, we will conduct a full day of stakeholder interviews with members of the business and development communities—those folks who use the sign provisions most frequently—as well as interviews with community interest groups, City staff, and appointed and elected officials. The purpose of the interviews Is to allow us to have candid discussions and gain insight prior to the broader community engagement effort. These interviews will occur after we have completed our reconnaissance and existing sign provisions diagnosis. To address the presence of many Spanish- and Madarin-speaking merchants in Temple City, we would invite a City staff member Fluent In these languages to participate in interviews with people who may be more comfortable conversing in their native language. Following these interviews, we will conduct a joint study session with the City Council and Planning Commission —to which the public will be invited — to provide a PowerPoint presentation of current signs in Temple City, the input received from the stakeholder interviews, and illustrated options of new approaches to signage. The issue of LED signs for on-site advertising will only be raised if City staff wishes us to do so. This first workshop will focus on asking for direction on key policy choices identified through discussions with City staff, stakeholder interviews, our diagnosis of the current sign provisions, and best practices. We propose a second joint study session, open to the public, to review the entire draft of the updated Sign Code (see task 4). The second workshop will be held following completion of the draft sign provisions to introduce the public and Planning CommissionandCity Council (in a joint meeting) to the updated provisions prior to preparing the draft for environmental review and formal public hearings. This will allow issues to surface in a less formal setting, and provide opportunities for City staff and the consultant team to prepare responses/options for consideration through the public hearing process. TASK 3: DEVELOP NEW SIGN CODE PROVISIONS We will draft updated sign provisions to address best practices, latest technologies (e.g., LED on-site signs, if so directed by the City staff), other issues resulting from a thorough analysis/diagnosis of the existing sign provisions, and recommendations from appointed and elected City officials, and the Interested public. All of the above will be evaluated to ensure that the updated materials contribute to economic development and advance the City's design quality goals. Furthermore, an unlimited number of graphic illustrations (and photographs, if desired by City staff) will be prepared to assist in the understanding of the regulations. Additionally, the City's existing sign design review application procedures/process will be thoroughly evaluated, and areas where procedures/processes could be improved will be identified and offered for updating asneeded and all of the sign -related definitions will be updated, added to as necessary, and supported by graphic illustrations. We will address all categories of signs suitable for placement in Temple City. The update process will include revising the City's sign review procedures, both for master signage programs and individual signs. We will prepare and deliver a complete Administrative Draft. The Administrative Draft will be reviewed by the City's Project Manager, the City Planning staff, the City Attorney, and others determined in consultation with City staff. City staff will be responsible for compiling a single, comprehensive set of comments. Following completion of the comments, staff and Consultants will meet and/ or conference call(s) to discuss the comments, answer outstanding questions, and provide direction to the Consultant team for preparation of the Preliminary Draft sign provisions update. We have budgeted for up to three cycles of review (Administrative, Preliminary, and Public Review drafts). TASK 4: TESTING THE SIGN CODE • WORKSHOP #2 Prior to formal public hearings, we plan a "test drive" of the draft Sign Code. We will ask local business owners, sign manufacturers, developers, and other interested/affected business persons (including, for example a representative from a retail chain like Starbucks) to design a signage program fortheir business using the draft Sign Code. We ®JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants will coordinate with them to see what works and where adjustments may be warranted. We will ask these folks to participate in a joint City Council/Planning Commission workshop—to which the broader community will be invited as well —to present their findings alongside our team's review of the draft Code with decision -makers. TASKS: CEQA DOCUMENTATION Adoption of the updated sign regulations constitutes a "project" underCEQA, and environmental documentation will be required. We anticipate preparing an Initial Study/ (Mitigated) Negative Declaration. We will prepare an administrative draft document for City staff review and then incorporate staff comments to produce the public review/ hearing document. Our proposed budget for the Sign Code update project includes preparation of the Initial Study, (Mitigated) Negative Declaration, and Notice of Determination. Our scope and budget assume that City staff will circulate the document in compliance with City and State CEQA regulations. TASK 6: PUBLIC MEETINGS AND FINAL DOCUMENT PRODUCTION Planning Commission Hearings Bruce Jacobson and Laura Stetson will be available to attend and facilitate two public hearings with the Planning Commission to review the Public Review Draft documents. If desired by the City, we can attend additional hearings on a time -and -materials basis. The hearing would be preceded by discussion with staff to work out respective responsibilities and review conclusions reached at the prior hearing, to the extent that "debriefing" did not occur immediately after the preceding hearing or later via telephone. During the hearing, we will provide support for Commission and public review by presenting the Public Review Draft documents in a fashion desired by the staff and the Commission, being available to answer questions about proposed provisions, discussing possible changes, and drafting revised language in response to staff or Commission direction for consideration at the current or later hearings. The consultant team will be responsible for preparing hearing presentation materials. Proposal for Sign Code 5 ®JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants City Council Hearing Bruce Jacobson and Laura Stetson will be available to attend and facilitate one public hearing where the City Council considers the adoption of the Public Review Draft documents. If desired by the City, we can attend additional hearings on a time -and -materials basis. As was the case with the Commission hearing, we will provide support for Council and public review by preparing presentation materials, presenting the Public Review Draft documents in a fashion desired by the staff and the Council, being available to answer questions about proposed provisions, discussing possible changes, and drafting revised language in response to staff or Council direction, for consideration at the hearing. Screencheck Final Sign The Screencheck Final regulations will be prepared and provided to the City to verify that all Council directed changes to the Public Hearing Draft documents have been properly completed, and that all final graphics are acceptable. Final Sign Regulations and Guidelines The Final documents will be prepared and submitted to the City in electronic format. Example of a Sign Code Matrix Table 153.170.080 Sign Regulations by Zone Maximum Maximum Maximum Zone Sign Type Number Sign Area Height Notes R -G and Monument 1 24 sf 4 It R-3 Wall 1 36 sf 4 ft Monument 1 per frontage 32 sf 6 ft C-1 Wall 1 or more 50 sf 4 ft Monument 1 per frontage 64 sf 1211: C-2, Wall 1 or more 2 sf of sign area per linear 6 ft I C, foot of primary building without frontage freeway Secondary Wall 1 or more 1 sf of sign area per linear 4 it frontage foot of primary building frontage Freestanding 1 1 sf of sign area per 1 linear 80 ft 1. A maximum of 1 freestanding foot of street frontage sign is permitted for lots with less than 800 linear feet of street frontage. One additional freestanding sign is permitted for lots with more than 800 linear feet C-2, F -C, of street frontage. For this I -C, with purpose, a commercial center is freeway considered a single lot. frontage 2. Additional sign face area for monument signs may be granted in lieu of use of freestanding signs, per criteria established by the Director of Community Development, Monument 1 40 sf 8 ft Wall 1 or more 1 sf of sign area for each 6 ft linear foot of primary building frontage 6 City of Temple City 6876 vl RIV 44322-7830-4520 vl EXHIBITS "B" COMPENSATION RE BUDGET City of Temple City - Comprehensive Revision of Sign Provisions Task 1 Project Management and Staff Meetings Refine Scope of Work 3$465 401 3012 Team Meetings and Calls (allowance) 16 8 8 $14,920 $3,920 Project Management 9 1 4 $1,395 Total Task 1 281 81 0 0 0 $5,780 Task 2 Getting Smart: Research and Interviews 4 8 Stakeholder Interviews (allowance) 12 8$3'300 $3,010 Total Task Joint Workshop 8 8 12 4 2 $4,610 Total Task 20 16 12 4 2 $7,910 Task 3 Develop New Sign Code Administrative Draft 401 3012 12 8 $14,920 Preliminary Draft Code 20 8 4 6 4 $5,980 Public Hearing Draft 8 4 8 2 $3,010 Total Task 68 42 24 18 14 $23,910 Task 4 Testing the Sign Code Coordination with Stakeholders 8 4 $1,960 Joint Workshop 8 8 12 2 $4,170 Total Task 4 16 12 12 - 2 $6,130 Tasks CEOA Documentation Initial Study/MND 8 401 4 2 $6,450 Total Task 5 - 8 40 4 2 $6,450 Task 6 Public Hearings and Final Production Public Hearings -Allowance of 3 6 3 $1,470 Screencheck and Final Documents (allowance) 6 6 4 $2,350 Total Task 12 9 - - 4 $3,820 TOTAL Labor Hours and Costs 144 95 88 26 24 $54,000 Direct Costs Deliverables (allowance) $400 Travel $500 Total Direct Costs $900 TOTAL LABOR AND DIRECT $54,900 EXHIBIT "C" INSURANCE A. Insurance Reouirements. Consultant shall provide and maintain insurance, acceptable to the City Manager or City Counsel, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by Consultant, its agents, representatives or employees. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII. Consultant shall provide the following scope and limits of insurance: 1. Minimum Scone of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's profession. This coverage may be written on a "claims made" basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 3 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant's services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional 3 -year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage. 2. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits of professional liability insurance no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. B. Other Provisions. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed and state the coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by the insurer or either party to this Agreement, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days' prior written notice by Certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City. C. Other Reouirements. Consultant agrees to deposit with City, at or before the effective date of this contract, certificates of insurance necessary to satisfy City that the insurance provisions of this contract have been complied with. The City Attorney may require that Consultant furnish City with copies of original endorsements effecting coverage required by this Section. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. 1. Consultant shall furnish certificates and endorsements from each subcontractor identical to those Consultant provides. 2. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims. RN #4922-7830-4520 vt C-1 3. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Consultant's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement. RN 44822-7830-4520 v1 C_2 ATTACHMENT B City of Temple City Request for Proposal for a Sign Code Update July 8, 2013 City of Temple City 9701 Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780 T: 626.285.2171 F: 626.285.8192 www.templecity.us p� TEMQf City of Temple City Request for Proposals G. Sign Code Update CIl IpPM! July 8, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction and Background Purpose and Objectives Scope of Work Proposal Submittal Requirements Questions and Responses Minimum Consultant Requirements Consultant Selection Procedure Project Schedule General Conditions Page 2 of 11 3 3 4 5 7 7 7 8 8 pt ;EM^[E City of Temple City Request for Proposals Sign Code Update °taro xp July 8, 2013 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The City of Temple City is seeking proposals from experienced land use consulting firms that are interested in preparing a comprehensive update to the City's Sign Code. The Temple City Sign Code was originally adopted in 1960 when the city incorporated. Since then only minor changes to the regulations have been made. The purpose of the project is to bring the regulations up to date, to ensure they comply with state and federal laws, and to provide for high quality design and materials for signage. This update will include all associated environmental documents. Temple City ("City') is centrally located in the west San Gabriel Valley approximately five miles southeast of Pasadena and 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The City is approximately 3.85 square miles and is surrounded by the cities of Arcadia, San Gabriel, EI Monte, Rosemead, and unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau indicates a total population of 35,558. Temple City is predominantly a residential community with over 10,000 residential parcels. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES The City recently celebrated its 50th birthday as an incorporated city. The City Council and city manager have set out an ambitious work plan for the City's next SO years. The City is looking to the future and embracing innovative concepts such as sustainability and complete streets, while protecting the City's history and character. The City's sign code is outdated and does not meet the existing needs of the city. The City is looking for a forward thinking consultant who can adapt the City's sign code to address these overriding concepts. "Community' is important to the City and the ideal consultant or consulting team should be able to actively engage the public in a variety of ways to get input on critical issues, keep them updated on the process, and to educate them on issues and concepts. The City expects documents to be prepared in a format that is clear, concise, and easy to read. We also expect that all documents are graphically driven, user-friendly documents that will take advantage of current technology to the extent reasonably and practically possible. Page 3of11 o. `[MN, City of Temple City ^'o Request for Proposals y Sign Code Update July 8, 2013 SCOPE OF WORK The City is requesting that the consulting team prepare an update to the Temple City Sign Code. The following describes specific components that should be included in the scope of work. However, the City is open to suggestions other than those listed here, which would be of value to producing a sign code that reflects Temple City's unique nature. 1. Prepare a detailed work program for the sign code update, including detailed schedules of dates and activities. It is the desire of the City to complete the entire process within 9 months. 2. Develop a community participation program which should include facilitating 2 public workshops and 1 Planning Commission/City Council study sessions. The City considers this a key task in the update process. 3. Participate in 2 public hearings before the Planning Commission and 1 public hearing before the City Council. 4. All maps may be required to be prepared utilizing the Arc GIS system. (if applicable) 5. Provide electronic/digital copies of all work generated as it becomes available. 6. Provide a sign code "administrative proof document" to be used for reproduction and tracking updates. 7. Provide an electronic/digital copy of sign code document (including graphics). 8. Preparation of appropriate environmental documents, including but not limited to, the Initial Study, Negative Declaration, and Notice of Determination. 9. The code should be graphically driven. 10. The chosen consultant should be able to discuss 1" Amendment issues and content neutrality. Page 4 of 11 City of Temple City Request for Proposals ~ Sign Code Update July 8, 2013 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Proposals must be received by the City of Temple City by the following due date (Postmarks not accepted): July 26, 2013, 4:00 pm Submit your proposal by delivering 3 copies and 1 electronic file in pdf format to: City of Temple City 9701 Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780 Attention: Geoffrey Starns, AICP, Planning Manager It is anticipated that firms may prefer to team orjoint venture with other firms in order to meet all of the qualifications necessary to carry out the project. Forjoint ventures, there should be a lead or prime consultant. Proposals shall include the following information: 1. Cover Letter 2. Table of Contents 3. Brief Synopsis. The proposal should include a brief synopsis of the consultant's understanding of the City's needs and how the consultant plans to meet these needs. This section should provide a broad understanding of the consultant's entire proposal. 4. Scope of Work. The Consultant shall include in its proposal a detailed scope of work and understanding of the process to undertake such projects and complete it in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, standards and requirements. A detailed schedule showing tasks, milestones, and anticipated public meetings should also be included showing a clear time line, critical path that leads to a final approved project. The scope of work shall indicate the tasks/actions the consultant expects City to perform/take; and the schedule shall show critical path items that are dependent of City's actions. Page 5 of 11 pF I'm .' City of Temple City I CA Request for Proposals Sign Code Update July 8, 2013 5. Project Staff Qualifications. Provide an organization chart showing the names and responsibilities of key personnel. Provide resumes of proposed staff. 6. Statement of Experience. Provide a summary of your firm's general qualifications, including: • Business name, address, and phone/fax numbers of the prospective consultant and legal entity such as corporation, partnership, etc. • Number of years the prospective consultant has been in business under the present business name, as well as related prior business names. • A statement that the prospective consultant has a demonstrated capacity to perform the required services. • A statement that the consultant has an organization that is adequately staffed and trained to perform the required services or demonstrate the capability for recruiting such staff. • Experience related to sign codes of principal individuals in the perspective consultant's present organization who will be responsible for performing the required services. Detail current positions, years of service experience, including capacity, magnitude and type of work performed by each of the principals. • If a consultant intends to subcontract any portion of the service delivery described in this RFP, consultant must identify the subcontractor and the tasks the subcontractor is proposed to perform. 7. References. Provide 5 public agency references for past similar projects completed by consultant and, if applicable, consultant's subcontractors. 8. Contracts Completed During the Last Three Years. Provide a list of previous completed contracts, which involves sign codes and similar types of projects. 9. Proposed Fee: Each respondent shall submit a single copy of a fee proposal in a separately marked, sealed envelope. The fee proposal shall indicate the expected total fee for the work described in the consultant services proposal. The total fee shall be itemized by task, including consultant staff time and hourly rates, and other direct costs such as printing and travel, The fee proposal shall be signed by an individual authorized to bind the consultant firm. The City has currently allocated $55,000.00 budget for the sign code update. Page 6 of 11 o" �FMYQ City of Temple City Request for Proposals Sign Code Update ryrcnM� + July 8, 2013 QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES For questions regarding this project, please contact via e-mail only: Geoffrey Starns, A1CP Planning Manager gstarns@templecity.us Responses will be posted 10 days prior to the proposal submittal deadline on City's website at: http://www.ci.temple-city.ca.us/RFPs%20RFQs/RFQs.asp MINIMUM CONSULTANT REQUIREMENTS All consultants must: 1. Have no record of unsatisfactory performance. Consultants who are or have been seriously deficient in current or recent contract performance, in the absence of circumstances properly beyond the reasonable control of the Consultant, shall be presumed to be unable to meet this requirement. 2. Have the ability to maintain adequate files and records and meet statistical reporting requirements. 3. Have the administrative and fiscal capability to provide and manage the proposed services and to ensure an adequate audit trail. 4. Meet other presentation and participation requirements necessary for the project. CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCEDURE As previously stated, the city is looking for a The City is looking for a forward thinking consultant who can adapt the City's sign code to address new planning concepts, including sustainability and complete streets. The City will evaluate the proposals submitted, and select the most qualified consultant for the project. The proposals will be evaluated based upon several factors. Page 7 of 11 City of Temple City Request for Proposals Sign Code Update July 8, 2013 These factors include the format, organization, layout and presentation of the proposal, the qualification and experience of the project staff, and the experience in similar type projects. In evaluating the proposals, the City will consider the following factors: Completeness of the proposal and compliance with the required format. The design and layout of the proposal, including its readability. Project understanding, scope and approach to develop the project efficiently. Experience in similar projects. Experience and qualifications of the firm and the project team members. References and performance records on similar assignments. The City will negotiate final scope and fee with the most qualified consultant. PROJECT SCHEDULE The following is a general overview of the project schedule: 1. Issue RFP 2. Proposals Due 3. Consultant Interviews 4. Award of contract by City Council 5. Start of Work GENERAL CONDITIONS July 3, 2013 4:O0pm on July 26, 2013 August 12-15, 2013 Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Monday, September 9, 2013 1. The City of Temple City shall not be liable for any pre -contractual expenses incurred by any proposing firm (proponent) in response to this RFP, nor shall any proponent include such expenses as part of the proposed cost. Pre -contractual expenses include any expense incurred in preparing a proposal and negotiating any terms with the City. 2. The City reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time without prior notice and to reject any and all proposals submitted without indicating any reasons. Any award of Page 8 of 11 City of Temple City Request for Proposals ' Sign Code Update 4„ a Na July 8, 2013 contract for services will be made to the proponent that is best qualified and responsive in the opinion of the City. 3. Proposals may, at the City's option, be rejected if they contain any alterations, additions, conditions or alternatives, are incomplete, or contain erasures or irregularities of any kind. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City expressly reserves the right to postpone the opening of submittals for its own convenience and to reject any and all submittals responding to this Request for Proposals. 4. Consultant must agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City, its officers, agents and assigns from any and all liability or loss resulting from any suits, claims or actions brought against the City which result directly or indirectly from the wrongful or negligent actions of the Consultant in the performance of the contract. S. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) annual aggregate, and automobile liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per accident. (A combined single limit policy with aggregate limits in an amount not less than $2,000,000 will be considered equivalent to the required minimum limits for each of the foregoing.) Where Consultant is required to carry professional liability insurance covering liability arising from any error, omission or negligent act of Consultant, its officers, or employees, Consultant shall procure and maintain such coverage with a limit of liability of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. All such insurance coverages shall be procured from an insurer authorized to do business in California and approved in writing by the City. The City shall be named as an additional insured. In addition, the Consultant and sub- contractors, if any, shall obtain workers' compensation insurance covering all its employees as required by law. Throughout the term of the contract, the Consultant shall deliver to the City satisfactory evidence that the insurance has been renewed and that the required premiums have been paid. 6. Consultant will be required to comply with all existing state and federal labor laws including those applicable to equal opportunity employment provisions. 7. Consultant is required to have in full force and affect all licenses and permits required by all applicable laws. Consultant shall obtain a Temple City Business License during the term of the contract. 8. Consultant shall at all times provide services with the utmost respect to the public. All employees of Consultant shall wear clean clothing in the performance of their duties and equipment shall be cleaned and maintained in a safe operating manner. All equipment shall be subject to inspection by the City at any time. All Consultant personnel shall wear Page 9 of 11 City of Temple City Request for Proposals j Sign Code Update July 8, 2013 appropriate safety gear at all times while working in Temple City. Consultant shall provide satisfactory warning devices that meet the requirements of the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal -OSHA) for protection of workers when and where required at all times in the performance of this contract. 9. Consultant, its agents, and employees shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the federal and state governments, the County of Los Angeles, the City of Temple City and all governing bodies having jurisdiction applying to work done under the agreement. 10. The City reserves the right to negotiate special requirements and proposed service levels using the selected proposal as a basis. Compensation for services will be negotiated with the Consultant. 11. Consultant shall not sublet any portion of the agreement with the City without express written permission of the City Manager or his or designated representative. 12. No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons because of the race, color, or religion of such persons and every proposer in violation of this section is subject to all penalties imposed for a violation of Chapter 1 of Part VII, Division 2 of the Labor Code, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1753 thereof. 13. The City reserves the right to review and approve the qualifications of subcontracting firms or persons. Substitutions that are not approved are considered sufficient grounds for termination of contract. 14. The City, or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall have access to and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, copy or transcribe any pertinent transaction, activity, time and work records, employment records or other records relating to personnel employed by the Consultant. Such material, including all pertinent cost accounting, financial records and proprietary data, will be kept and maintained by the Consultant for a period of at least four years after completion of a Consultant's performance unless the City's written permission is given to dispose of same prior to that time. 15. All responses to this RFP shall become the property of the City of Temple City and will be retained or disposed of accordingly. 16. No amendments, additions, or alternates shall be accepted after the submission deadline. Page 10 of 11 City of Temple City Request for Proposals O� Sign Code Update July 8, 2013 17. All documents, records, designs, and specifications developed by the Consultant in the course of providing services to the City of Temple City shall be the property of the City. Anything considered to be proprietary should be so designated by the Consultant. 18. Acceptance by the City of any qualification submitted pursuant to this RFP shall not constitute any implied intent to enter into a contract for services. 19. The City reserves the right to issue written notice to all interested parties of any change in the qualification submission schedule should the City determine, in its sole discretion, that such changes are necessary. Page 11 of 11 ATTACHMENT C 9530 Hageman Road, Suite 8205, Bakersfield, CA 93312 (661) 213-4100/213-4111 (FAX) P.O. Box 1086, Morro Bay, CA 93443-1086 (805) 772-1742/772-1744 (FAX) lwplans@bak.rr com July 26, 2013 Geoffrey Sterns, AICP, Planning Manager Planning Division, Community Development Department City of Temple City 9701 Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780 Subject: Proposal for Comprehensive Sign Code Update for Temple City Dear Mr. Starns: The Consultant team of Jacobson & Wack and MIG I Hogle-Ireland is pleased to present this proposal to comprehensively revise Temple City's Sign Code (Article L. (SIGNS) of the Municipal Code). For this assignment, we offer the City a team of dedicated and well-respected zoning experts who know Temple City well, and who will work closely with your staff and the community to prepare sign regulations that support the City's goals relating to economic development and community character, and that are legally sound. Bruce Jacobson and Laura Stetson are seasoned professionals who specialize in zoning -related work for public agencies. Mr. Jacobson is known throughout California for his technically and legally sound work on more than 100 sign, development, and zoning codes. Ms. Stetson brings to the team her experience on zoning assignments in diverse communities, together with the design resources of MIG I Hogle-Ireland to craft creative and highly illustrative sign regulations for Temple City. Our firms frequently team on focused and comprehensive code update programs, including current work in the City of Commerce updating their off-site sign regulations to address LED billboards. As part of the UCLA and UC Davis extension programs, Mr. Jacobson and Ms. Stetson co -teach a zoning code update class that includes a significant component dealing with modern sign ordinances and design guidelines We understand the legal requirements specific to sign regulations but equally important, we know how to prepare regulations and guidelines that are easy to understand, business friendly, and capable of inspiring and producing signage that reflects Temple City's unique character. We have reviewed the Request for Proposals in detail and understand the City's objectives. We have put together the attached work scope incorporating the tasks included in the Request for Proposals, as well as a few additional tasks that we believe will enhance the program and outcomes. We intend to perform the services as described for a fixed -fee contract, and we are willing to enter into an Agreement under the terms and conditions included with the Request for Proposals. Also, we understand that the City may elect to conduct interviews during the window of August 12 through 15, 2013, and we will be available during that time. During the proposal review process, please contact me as follows with any questions you may have: Bruce Jacobson, Principal Jacobson & Wack 9530 Hageman Road, Suite B205 Bakersfield, CA 93312 P: 661-213-4100 E: jwplans@bak.rr.com We lookforward to meeting with you to discuss our ideas. Regards, Bruce Jacobson, Principal Jacobson & Wack Understanding and Approach Section 1 Company Information Section 2 Work Schedule Section 3 Qualifications and Experience Section 4 References Section 5 Exmaples of Sign Graphics Section 6 Understanding and Approach JACOBSON & WACK Land ❑.w Planning Consultants i Understanding a Support the goals of Temple City relating to the City's unique character Temple City is experiencing a renaissance. The City has initiated several projects that are changing the appearance of its key corridors, improving its parks, allowing for mixed-use development, recognizing historic buildings and places, and accommodating bicycle travel. Also, the City plans to comprehensively update its 1980s -era General Plan to set a new community vision through 2050, the 100th anniversary of the City's incorporation. As part of this renaissance, the City also wishes to bring a new design aesthetic to businesses and how they advertise themselves; this requires revisiting the sign regulations to see how they can be business friendly and contribute an identity for Temple City that distinguishes it from its San Gabriel Valley neighbors Temple City wishes to engage a creative and accomplished sign code specialist to comprehensively update the City's 53 -year old sign code (Article L- Signs of the Municipal Code). As stated in the Request for Proposals, the purpose of the project is to bring the regulations up to date, ensure they comply with state and federal laws, and provide for high-quality design and materials for signage citywide. This assignment will also include associated environmental documentation. The consultant team we have assembled for this project consists of extremely talented and forward -thinking zoning code specialists who collectively share the City's recognition that community identity is extremely important to Temple City, and who are highly capable in actively engaging the public in a variety of innovative ways to get input on critical Issues, keeping them updated on the process, and educating them on issues, concepts, and optional approaches. Through this outreach approach, we will produce a new Sign Code that will be: a User friendly • Written in clear, concise, easy -to -understand language w Internally consistent o Responsive to current development trends e Easy to administer, enforce, and update a Highly illustrative, taking advantage of the most up-to-date technology to the maximum extent reasonable and practicable, containing the highest quality graphics, tables, and matrices Approach In the Request for Proposals, the City outlines a well-defined scope of work. This approach parallels the approach our team typically uses to prepare sign standards and other zoning regulations. The Request for Proposals identifies the following specific components that will be included in the scope of work. However, the City remains open to suggestions other than those listed here that would be of value to producing a sign code that reflects Temple City's objectives. 1. Prepare a detailed work program for the sign code update, including detailed schedules of dates and activities. It is understood that the City desires to complete the entire process within nine months. 2. Develop a community educational/participation/outreach program to include facilitating two public workshops and one Planning Commission/City Council study session. The City considers these key in the update process. 3 Participate in two public hearings before the Planning Commission and one public hearing before the City Council 4 All maps will be prepared utilizing ArcGIS. 5. Provide electronic/digital copies of all work generated as it becomes available. 6. Provide a sign code "administrative proof document" to be used for reproduction and tracking updates. 7 Provide an electronic/digital copy of sign code document (including graphics) 8 Prepare the appropriate environmental documents, including an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, and Notice of Determination. 9. The sign code will be graphically driven. 10. The chosen consultant should be able to discuss and properly address First Amendment issues and content neutrality. Proposal for Sign Code 3 JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants Scope of Work Below we expand on the City's scope to include tasks we believe will enhance the update program. TASK 1: REFINE SCOPE OF WORK/PROJECT MANAGEMENT We will meet with City staff to confirm objectives for the Sign Code update program, finalize the public engagement/ outreach tasks, and make any needed refinements to this scope of work. We will also discuss problems and issues associated with the existing sign provisions (including topics that need attention but are not fully addressed in the current sign provisions), and we will review and discuss format and organization alternatives. We will produce a final scope of work and budget to reflect these discussions. As part of this start-up meeting, we will conduct a tour with City staff so staff can point out examples of existing signs they feel are consistent with the City's current policies and desire to see more of, as well as existing signs that no longer meet (or never met) City standards or design objectives. City staff will be able to explain how the good examples were achieved and the poor examples made it to the installation stage. Throughoutthe work program, we will conduct regularly scheduled meetings and phone calls with City staff to keep the project moving forward as scheduled. TASK 2: GETTING SMART- REVIEW EXISTING REGULATIONS AND CONDUCT COMMUNITY OUTREACH The Jacobson & Wack and MIG I Hogle-Ireland team will review all City documents relevant to the sign provisions update; Article L (Signs) of the Municipal Code; relevant specific plans; and any other relevant planning policy or regulatory documents. We will prepare an initial summary matrix of sign provision issues. The matrix will identify deficiencies in the existing sign provisions, the revisions deemed necessary and appropriate to correct these deficiencies, and where the revisions will be addressed in the updated sign provisions (i.e., disposition table). The matrix can be used to track revisions to the existing sign provisions and assist in the preparation of a staff report for public hearing, leading to adoption of the updated sign provisions. The matrix will 4 City of Temple City be used to address options for the overall sign provision framework and ensure that the resulting standards and regulations conform to the General Plan. The outreach program consists of two phases: 1) fact-fnding. or "getting smart' and 2) confirming. During the first phase, we will conduct a full day of stakeholder interviews with members of the business and development communities—those folks who use the sign provisions most frequently—as well as interviews with community interest groups, City staff, and appointed and elected officials. The purpose of the interviews is to allow us to have candid discussions and gain insight prior to the broader community engagement effort. These interviews will occur after we have completed our reconnaissance and existing sign provisions diagnosis. To address the presence of many Spanish- and Madarin-speaking merchants in Temple City, we would invite a City staff member fluent in these languages to participate in interviews with people who may be more comfortable conversing in their native language. Following these interviews, we will conduct a joint study session with the City Council and Planning Commission —to which the public will be invited—to provide a PowerPoint presentation of current signs in Temple City, the input received from the stakeholder interviews, and illustrated options of new approaches to signage. The issue of LED signs for on-site advertising will only be raised if City staff wishes us to do so. This first workshop will focus. on asking for direction on key policy choices identified through discussions with City staff, stakeholder interviews, our diagnosis of the current sign provisions, and best practices. We propose a second joint study session, open to the public, to review the entire draft of the updated Sign Code (see task 4). The second workshop will be held following completion of the draft sign provisions to introduce the public and Planning Commission and City Council (in a joint meeting) to the updated provisions prior to preparing the draftfor environmental review and formal public hearings. This will allow issues to surface in a less formal setting, and provide opportunities for City staff and the consultant team to prepare responses/options for consideration through the public hearing process. TASK 3: DEVELOP NEW SIGN CODE PROVISIONS We will draft updated sign provisions to address best practices, latest technologies (e.g., LED on-site signs, if so directed by the City staff), other issues resulting from a thorough analysis/diagnosis of the existing sign provisions, and recommendations from appointed and elected City officials, and the interested public. All of the above will be evaluated to ensure that the updated materials contribute to economic development and advance the City's design quality goals. Furthermore, an unlimited number of graphic illustrations (and photographs, if desired by City staff) will be prepared to assist in the understanding of the regulations. Additionally, the City's existing sign design review application procedures/process will be thoroughly evaluated, and areas where procedures/processes could be improved will be identified and offered for updating as needed and all of the sign -related definitions will be updated, added to as necessary, and supported by graphic illustrations. We will address all categories of signs suitable for placement in Temple City. The update process will include revising the City's sign review procedures, both for master signage programs and individual signs. We will prepare and deliver a complete Administrative Draft. The Administrative Draft will be reviewed by the City's Project Manager, the City Planning staff, the City Attorney, and others determined in consultation with City staff. City staff will be responsible for compiling a single, comprehensive set of comments. Following completion of the comments, staff and Consultants will meet and/ or conference call(s) to discuss the comments, answer outstanding questions, and provide direction to the Consultantteam for preparation of the Preliminary Draft sign provisions update. We have budgeted for up to three cycles of review (Administrative, Preliminary, and Public Review drafts). TASK 4: TESTING THE SIGN CODE • WORKSHOP rig Prior to formal public hearings, we plan a "test drive" of the draft Sign Code. We will ask local business owners, sign manufacturers, developers, and other interested/affected business persons (including, for example a representative from a retail chain like Starbuck's)to design a signage program for their business using the draft Sign Code. We JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Plazming Consutrnnts will coordinate with them to see what works and where adjustments may be warranted. We will ask these folks to participate in a joint City Council/Planning Commission workshop—to which the broader community will be invited as well — to present their findings alongside our team's review of the draft Code with decision -makers. TASK 5: CEQA DOCUMENTATION Adoption of the updated sign regulations constitutes a "project" under CEQA, and environmental documentation will be required. We anticipate preparing an Initial Study/ (Mitigated) Negative Declaration. We will prepare an administrative draft document for City staff review and then incorporate staff comments to produce the public review/ hearing document. Our proposed budget for the Sign Code update project includes preparation of the Initial Study, (Mitigated) Negative Declaration, and Notice of Determination. Our scope and budget assume that City staff will circulate the document in compliance with City and State CEQA regulations. TASK 6: PUBLIC MEETINGS AND FINAL DOCUMENT PRODUCTION Planning Commission Hearings Bruce Jacobson and Laura Stetson will be available to attend and facilitate two public hearings with the Planning Commission to review the Public Review Draft documents. If desired by the City, we can attend additional hearings on a time -and -materials basis. The hearing would be preceded by discussion with staff to work out respective responsibilities and review conclusions reached at the prior hearing, to the extent that "debriefing" did not occur immediately after the preceding hearing or later via telephone. During the hearing, we will provide support for Commission and public review by presenting the Public Review Draft documents in a fashion desired by the staff and the Commission, being available to answer questions about proposed provisions, discussing possible changes, and drafting revised language in response to staff or Commission direction for consideration at the current or later hearings. The consultant team will be responsible for preparing hearing presentation materials. Proposal for Sign Code 5 JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants City Council Hearing Screencheck Final Sign Bruce Jacobson and Laura Stetson will be available to The Screencheck Final regulations will be prepared and attend and facilitate one public hearing where the City provided to the City to verify that all Council directed Council considers the adoption of the Public Review Draft changes to the Public Hearing Draft documents have documents If desired by the City, we can attend additional been properly completed, and that all final graphics are hearings on a time -and -materials basis. acceptable. As was the case with the Commission hearing, we will provide support for Council and public review by preparing presentation materials, presenting the Public Review Draft documents in a fashion desired by the staff and the Council, being available to answer questions about proposed provisions, discussing possible changes, and drafting revised language in response to staff or Council direction, for consideration at the hearing. Final Sign Regulations and Guidelines The Final documents will be prepared and submitted to the City in electronic format. Example of a Sign Code Matrix Table 153.170.080 Sign Regulations by Zone Maximum Maximum Maximum Zone Sign Type Number Sign Area Height Notes R -G and Monument 1 24 sf 4 ft R-3 Wall 1 36 sf 4 ft Monument 1per frontage 32 sf 6 f C-1 Wall 1 or more 50 sf 4 f Monument 1 per frontage 64 sf 12 It C-2, F -CI Wali 1 or more 2 sf of sign area per linear 6 It -C, foot of primary building without frontage freeway Secondary Wall 1 or more 1 sf of sign area per linear 4 It frontage foot of primary building frontage Freestanding 1 1 sf of sign area per 1 linear 80 ft 1. A maximum of 1 freestanding foot of street frontage sign is permitted for lots with less than 800 linear feet of street frontage. One additional freestanding sign is permitted for lots with more than 800 linear feet C-2, F -C, of street frontage. For this I -C, with purpose, a commercial center is freeway considered a single lot. frontage 2. Additional sign face area for monument signs may be granted in lieu of use of freestanding signs, per criteria established by the Director of Community Development. Monument 1 40 sf 8 ft Wall 1 or more 1 sf of sign area for each 6 ft linear foot of primary building frontage 6 Gry of Temple City SECTION TWO Company Information ................................ ....................:............ ............. ......................::::.. ................... .s::.......... Company Information JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants The partnership of Jacobson &Wack is a specialized firm providing planning consulting services exclusively to California cities and counties since 1980. Mr. Jacobson and Mr. Wack represent approximately 60 years of collective local planning experience in the public sector and in private consulting practice. Jacobson & Wack specializes in the implementation of community planning programs through the preparation of development codes, zoning and subdivision ordinances, local coastal programs, sign codes, and rezoning studies and related programs. As a Principal with Jacobson & Wack, Bruce Jacobson is a land use planner and administrator with over 30 years of planning experience. With Jacobson & Wack, he has worked on over 100 zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, design guidelines, development codes, and sign codes. Earlier planning positions include Deputy Planning Director for San Luis Obispo County, Principal Planner for Ventura County, and Planning Director for the City of Santa Paula. Mr. Jacobson will be the primary author of the updated Sign Code provisions and will be available to City staff on a daily basis. Mr. Jacobson's contact information is as follows: Bruce Jacobson Jacobson & Wack 9530 Hageman Road, Suite B205 Bakersfield, CA 93312 P: 661.213.4100 E: jwplans@bak.rr.com ®JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants Hogle-Ireland MIG, Inc., a Berkeley -based multidisciplinary firm with offices throughout California and In Oregon, Colorado, New York, and Texas, merged with Hogle-Ireland, Inc., a Southern California planning and environmental firm, in January of 2013. With this merger, our team brings to the City of Riverside the significant capabilities and staff experience of two innovative planning organizations. Our headquarters office is located in Berkeley, California, and we have full services offices In Pasadena, Riverside, Davis, Fullerton, and San Diego, California; Portland, Oregon; and Boulder, Colorado, as well as branch offices in San Antonio, Texas and New York, New York. Staff in our Pasadena and Riverside offices will be involved in the Sign Code update program. Contact information is as follows: MIG 800 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94710 P: 510.845.7549 MIG I Hogle-Ireland 169 N. Marengo Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 P: 626.744.9872 MIG, Inc. and Hogie-Ireland, Inc. are the force behind some of the most successful design, advanced planning, zoning, and environmental planning projects in the western United States. MIG is a privately held multidisciplinary consulting firm. Founded in 1982, MIG has focused on planning, designing, and sustaining environments that support human development. We embrace inclusivity and encourage community and stakeholder interaction in all of our projects. For each endeavor — in planning, design, management, communications, ortechnology — our approach is strategic, context -driven, and holistic. For all of our assignments, we look critically at and integrate social, political, economic, and physical factors to ensure our clients achieve the results they want. MIG works extensively with public agencies and municipalities throughout California on design and planning for future change. Proposal for Sign Code 9 JACOBSON R WACK d Land Use Planning Consultants Hogle-Ireland, established in 1988, brings to the partnership significant land use planning and environmental consulting expertise and in particular, the legacy of 25 years of preparing innovative zoning and development codes and design guidelines for cities throughout California. Hogle- Ireland's 30 professional planners serve both public and private clients, and are now fully Integrated into the MIG organization. The merger of Hogle-Ireland with MIG strengthens our firm by introducing and enhancing MIG's abilities to provide contract staffing services, as well as advanced, current, and environmental planning. MIG now has 115 planning professionals to serve our clients. The services we offer include: m Zoning Codes, Development Codes, and Subdivision Regulations o Design Guidelines ® Contract Planning Services ® Environmental Analysis and Documentation (CEO.A and NEPA) ® Community Engagement a General Plans and Housing Elements Landscape Architecture Design Services a Organizational Management and Strategic Planning Urban and Community Design o Staff, Commission, and City Council Training ® Specific Plans and Site Plans a Graphic Design, Web Design, GIS MIG I Hogle-Ireland's key contact person for this assignment is Principal Laura Stetson, AICP. She can be reached at: MIG I Hogle-Ireland 169 N. Marengo Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 P: 626.744.9872 Istetson@migcom com 10 City of Temple City SEM-,-, ,1 - Work Schedule ............. ........ . ............... .................................. The work program diagram on the following page Illustrates our commitment to complete the new Sign Code within nine months per the Request for Proposals. JACOBSON & WACK a Land Use Planning Consultants Proposal for Sign Code 13 JACOBSON & WACK �- Land Use Planning Consultants 14 City of Temple City : U2 \ \ t <, d �®\\\ \\\ � ! _ ! \\ \f \ �\\\ _ \}u _:_ ) �\\ ` > t <, d �®\\\ \\\ � ! _ Qualifications and Experience ®JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants Qualifications and Experience Experience of Our Team Coastal Zoning Ordinance, City of Pismo Beach Our experience preparing sign regulations—either as a focused work program or integral to a comprehensive zoning and development code update— is extensive. Together, Jacobson & Wack and MIG I Hogle-Ireland have been involved in more code update programs than any other firm in California. Because we focus our zoning work in California, we have in-depth knowledge of the particularities of California law. For each assignment we undertake, we build from our prior work and experiences to tailor development regulations for each community. And while we consider California to be at the forefront of innovative planning approaches and solutions, we frequently draw from our experience in other states to inform our work. As described in the cover letter, Bruce Jacobson and Laura Stetson team frequently on code update programs, combining their collective knowledge and experience to best serve our clients. Currently we are teamed to prepare a new LED billboard conversion ordinance for the City of Commerce and to complete a comprehensive zoning code update for the City of La Puente, including a rigorous update to the sign provisions. In this section we describe zoning and development code assignments each team member has completed, as well as other relevant experience that will inform our workfor Temple City. JACOBSON & WACK The partnership of Jacobson & Wack has prepared over 100 sign, development, and zoning codes, subdivision ordinances, design guideline documents, and related regulations. This extensive body of work includes the following projects, some of which are works in progress. Coastal Zoning Ordinance, City of Arcata Coastal Zoning Ordinance, City of Carpinteria Coastal Zoning Ordinance, City of Fort Bragg Coastal Zoning Ordinance, City of Malibu Coastal Zoning Ordinance, City of Newport Beach Coastal Zoning Ordinance, City of Oxnard Coastal Zoning Ordinance, City of Seaside Coastal Zoning Ordinance, Marin County Design Guidelines, City of Pismo Beach Design Guidelines, City of South Pasadena Design Guidelines, City of Stockton Design Guidelines as part of the following Development Codes, where noted Development Code (zoning/subdivision), City of Arcata Development Code (zoning/subdivision), Calaveras County Development Code (zoning/subdivision/design), City of Chico Development Code (zoning/subdivision/design), City of Clovis Development Code (zoning/subdivision/design), City of Diamond Bar Development Code (zoning/subdivision/ sustainability), City of Duarte Development Code (zoning/subdivision/FBC), City of Flagstaff, Arizona Development Code (zoning/subdivision/design/grading/ NPDES), City of Fort Bragg Development Code (zoning/subdivision/FBC), City of Grass Valley Development Code (zoning/subdivision), City of Hollister Development Code (zoning/subdivision/FBC), City of Livermore Development Code (zoning/subdivision/design), City of Lodi Development Code (zoning/subdivision/coastal), Marin County Development Code (zoning/subdivision/design), City of Murrieta Proposal for Sign Code 19 d�JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants Development Code (zoning/subdivision), City of Norwalk Development Code (zoning/subdivision/design), City of Pomona Development Code (zoning/subdivision/ sustainability), City of San Jacinto Development Code (zoning/subdivision/design), City of Simi Valley Development Code (zoning/ subdivision/design/ FBC), City of Sonoma Development Code (zoning/subdivision), City of Stockton Development Code (zoning/subdivision/design), City of San Bernardino (Three Times) Development Code (zoning/subdivision), San Bernardino County Development Code (zoning/subdivision/ sustainability), Sonoma County Development Code (zoning/subdivision), City of Tracy Development Code (zoning/subdivision/design), Town of Truckee Sign Ordinances with all the Development Codes above, and the Zoning Ordinances below Subdivision Ordinance, Calaveras County Subdivision Ordinance, City of Cotati Subdivision Ordinance, City of Gustine Subdivision Ordinance, City of Malibu Subdivision Ordinance, City of South Pasadena Subdivision Ordinances as part of all of the above Development Codes, where noted Zoning Ordinance, City of Brea Zoning Ordinance, City of Brentwood Zoning Ordinance, City of Burbank 20 City of Temple City Zoning Ordinance, City of Campbell Zoning Ordinance, City of Carpinteria Zoning Ordinance (FBC), City of Cotati Zoning Ordinance, City of Culver City Zoning Ordinance, City of Cypress Zoning Ordinance, City of Desert Hot Springs Zoning Ordinance, City of East Palo Alto Zoning Ordinance, City of Fillmore Zoning Ordinance, City of Gustine Zoning Ordinance, City of Huntington Park Zoning Ordinance, City of La Puente Zoning Ordinance, City of Lompoc Zoning Ordinance, City of Malibu Zoning Ordinance, City of Mountain View Zoning Ordinance, City of Newport Beach Zoning Ordinance, City of Novato Zoning Ordinance, City of Ojai Zoning Ordinance, City of Oxnard Zoning Ordinance, City of Pasadena Zoning Ordinance, City of Pismo Beach Zoning Ordinance, City of Rancho Mirage (Twice) Zoning Ordinance, City of Sam Ramon Zoning Ordinance, City of Santa Rosa Zoning Ordinance, City of Seaside Zoning Ordinance, City of Soledad Zoning Ordinance, City of South Pasadena Zoning Ordinance, City of Tustin Zoning Ordinance, City of West Hollywood Zoning Ordinance, Lake Havasu City, Arizona Zoning Ordinance, Fresno County Zoning Ordinance, Los Angeles County Zoning Ordinance, Santa Barbara County Zoning Ordinance, Sierra County Zoning Ordinance, Solano County Zoning Ordinance, Town of Loomis Zoning Ordinance, Town of Windsor MIG HOGLE-IRELAND EXPERIENCE MIG Hogle-Ireland staff, while with the firm or priorfirms, has led zoning ordinance updates and similar programs for the following jurisdictions. • City of Azusa Zoning Ordinance • City of Baldwin Park Zoning Code • City of Brea Hillside Ordinance • City of Commerce Zoning Ordinance • City of Commerce LED Billboard Ordinance • City of Duarte Development Code (with Sustainable Development Chapter) • City of Fullerton Sign Code • City of Garden Grove Mixed -Use Zoning Regulations (in process) • City of Hawaiian Gardens Zoning Code • City of Laguna Hills Zoning Ordinance • City of La Mirada Zoning Ordinance • City of Lancaster Design Guidelines (including sustainable design principles) • City of La Puente Zoning Code • City of Maywood Zoning Ordinance • City of Newport Beach Zoning Ordinance • City of Orange Mixed Use Zoning Regulations • City of Redwood City Mixed -Use Zoning Regulations (in process) ®JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants • City of Riverside Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Citywide Design Guidelines • Riverside County Zoning Ordinance • Riverside County Context -Sensitive Design Manual • City of Santa Paula Zoning Ordinance (draft) • City of Villa Park Sign Code • City of Westminster Zoning Ordinance (draft) • Nye County, Nevada — Comprehensive Rezoning Team Member Qualifications Bruce Jacobson and Laura Stetson will be the key authors of the new Sign Code. Mr. Jacobson and Ms. Stetson will also be available to attend and conduct all staff meetings, workshops, and public hearings. Complete resumes of all staff are included in the Appendix to this proposal, with summaries of qualifications and experience presented below. Bruce Jacobson Principal, Jacobson & Wack Bruce Jacobson is a land use planner and administrator with over 30 years of planning experience. With Jacobson & Wack, he has worked on over 100 sign ordinances, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, design guidelines, and development codes. Earlier planning positions include Deputy Planning Director for San Luis Obispo County, Principal Planner/Deputy Planning Director for Ventura County, and Planning Director for the City of Santa Paula. His work on the City of San Bernardino Development Code was recognized with a national award for outstanding planning from the American Planning Association. The APA award selection jury cited the Code's easy to use format, graphics, and straightforward (non -legalese) language as major attributes contributing to the "user-friendly" nature of the Code. Additionally, his work on the City of Livermore Development Code was recognized with the 2011 Driehaus Form -Based Code Award for outstanding form -based codes from the Form -Based Code Institute. Proposal for Sign Code 21 ®JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants Laura Stetson, AICP Principal, MIG I Hogle-Ireland Ms. Stetson has served as project manager on general plans, zoning codes, specific plans, and special planning studies for diverse cities throughout California. In this capacity, she has worked with advisory committees, commissions, and councils to develop long-range goals, policies, and programs, and to craft the regulatory tools to implement those programs. She also directs preparation of CEQA documents, either as part of planning programs or to address development projects. For the Temple City Sign Code, Ms. Stetson will work closelywith Mr. Jacobson to craft the sign regulations. She will provide quality control on documents delivered to City staff, including the environmental document. SIGN CODES IN PAST THREE YEARS In the past three years, our team has completed or is currently engaged in sign code updates (either as stand-alone codes or as part of a comprehensive code amendment): • City of Baldwin Park • City of Clovis • City of Commerce • City of Duarte • County of Fresno • City of Livermore • City of San Jacinto • County Sierra • County of Sonoma • City of Vernon Also, we invite you to visit codes and related planning regulations we have prepared at the following locations City of Fort Bragg - Development Code http://ci.fort-bragg.ca.us/cityclerk/Title%2018.html City of Grass Valley - Development Code http://www.cityafgrassvalley.com/services/departments/ cdd/DEV ELOPMENTCODE/DevCOde2012_red. pdf City of Livermore - Development Code http://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Livermore.html 22 City of Temple City Newport Beach -Zoning Code http://www.codepublishing.com/CA/ NewportBeach/?NewpertBeach20/Newpo rtBeach20.htm I City of Pasadena - Zoning Code http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/zoning/index.html City of San Bernardino - Development Code http://www.ci.san-berna rdi no.ca.us/cityhal I/community- development/development_code. asp County of San Bernardino - Development Code http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/California/ sanbernardinocounty-ca/sanbernardinocountycaliforniacod eoford in?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vi d=am lega I:san bernardinocounty-ca County of Santa Barbara - Land Use Development Code http://www.sbcountyplanning.org/pdf/forms/LUDC/ County%20 LU DC%20December%202011 %20Updated%20 April%202012.pdf City of Santa Rosa - Zoning Code http://qcode.us/codes/santarosa/ City of Seaside - Zoning Ordinance http://www.ci.seaside.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument. aspx?docume ntid=2566 City of Simi Valley - Development Code http://Iibrary.municode.com/HTMU16629/levell/ TIT9DECOSIVAM U CO.html City of Sonoma - Development Code http://www.sonomacity.org/uploads/Planning/ Development_Code.pcif City of Stockton - Development Code http://qcode.us/codes/stockton/view. php?topic=16&frames=on Town of Truckee - Development Code http://www.townoftruckee.com/I ndex.aspx?page=125 SrCrlot4 FIVE References : .............................. ............ . ............... .................. ... .... References In this proposal, we describe our extensive experience preparing sign regulations and zoning and development codes. This body of work demonstrates the depth and breadth of our knowledge, as well as our ability to work with diverse communities on complex projects. However, recommendations from our current and prior clients can more fully represent to you the quality of services we JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants City of Newport Beach Gregg Ramirez, Senior Planner Planning Department 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 644-3219 GRamirez@city.newport-beach.ca.us City of Pasadena Denver Miller, Zoning Administrator Planning Department 175 North Garfield Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 744-6733 dmillero7ci.pasadena ca.us San Bernardino County Jim Squire, Division Chief, Advance Planning Division County of San Bernardino Land Use Services Department 385 N. Arrowhead Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92415 City of South Pasadena David Watkins, Planning and Building Director Planning and Building Department 1414 Mission Street South Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 403-7200 DWatkins@ci.south-pasadena.ca.us ®JACOBSON &L. WACK Land Use Planning Consultants provide. They will tell you of our commitment not only to provide outstanding guidance but to write the codes themselves. Our clients will describe to you our ability to work as true team members with city and county staffs to deliver work on time, on budget, and to our clients' great satisfaction. We strongly encourage you to contact the following current and prior clients. Bruce Jacobson, working with staff of Hog Ie -Ireland (prior to recent merger), completed a comprehensive update of the Newport Beach Zoning Code, including an overhaul of the sign code. Bruce Jacobson prepared a comprehensive update to the City's Zoning Code, including the sign code, in conjunction with the update of the General Plan, Bruce Jacobson prepared a comprehensive update to the County's Development Code, including the sign code, in conjunction with the update of the General Plan, Bruce Jacobson prepared a comprehensive update to the City's Zoning Code, including a comprehensive sign code update, following a General Plan update. Proposal for Sign Code 25 ®JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consutrents � Hogle-Ireland Work Performed City of Redwood City Following preparation of a comprehensive General Plan update Blake Lyon, Planning Manager for the City, MIG I Hogle-Ireland completed focused zoning code Community Development Department amendments for new mixed use zones. 1017 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 780-5934 blyon@redwoodcity.org City of Duarte Craig Hensley, Community Development Director 1600 Huntington Drive Duarte, CA 91010 (626) 357-7931 chensley@accessduarte.com City of Rialto Gina Gibson, Senior Planner Community Development Department 150 S. Palm Avenue Rialto, CA 92376 (909) 421-7240 ggibson@rialtoca.gov 26 City of Temple City As part of a comprehensive update of the city's zoning and subdivision regulations to create a new Development Code, the MIG I Hogle-Ireland and Jacobson& Wack team prepared new sign regulations. The work effort included a focused workshop on the sign regulations with the development and sign community, as well as citywide workshops. This project was a joint effort of Hogle- Ireland (prior to recent merger with MIG) and Jacobson & Wack. Among several projects completed for Rialto, MIG I Hogle-Ireland prepared the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, which included sign regulations. Examples of Sign SECTION SIX Graphics On the following pages we include example of sign graphics and other sign -related regulations we have prepared for previous projects. 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Out C co U �r a c co U C Co Chapter 17.335 — Sign Regulations Sections: 17.335.010 — Purpose 17.335.020 — Applicability 17.335.030 — General Provisions 17.335.040 — Definitions 17.335.050 — Prohibited Signs 17.335.060 — Standards for All Types of Signs 17.335.070 — Standards for Permanent Signs 17.335.080 — Standards for Specific Types of Permanent Signs 17.335.090 — Standards for Signs for Specific Uses 17.335.100 — Standards for Temporary Signs 17.335.110 — Guidelines for Signs in Downtown Area 17.335.120 — Procedures for Sign Permits, Exemptions, and Revocations 17.335.130 — Comprehensive Sign Program 17.335.140 — Maintenance 17.335.150 — Enforcement 17.335.160 — Nonconforming Signs 17.335.170 — Abandoned Signs 17.335.180 — Illegal Signs 17.335.010 — Purpose Because of the need to protect and enhance the City's unique character, to protect public safety and property values, and to promote economic development and tourism through enhanced aesthetic appeal, the Council finds that proper sign control is an important governmental interest. Therefore, the intent of the standards in this Chapter is as follows: A. Provide each sign user an opportunity for adequate identification while guarding against the excessive and confusing proliferation of signs by appropriately regulating the time, place, and manner under which signs may be displayed. B. Preserve and enhance the community's appearance by regulating the type, size, location, quality, design, character, scale, color, illumination, and maintenance of signs. C. Encourage well-designed signs that attract and invite rather than demand the public's attention. Sign Regulations 17.335 D. Encourage the design of signs that are complementary to the structures and uses to which they relate and that are harmonious with their surroundings. E. Ensure freedom of expression for sign uses, including noncommercial speech, by maintaining a content -neutral approach to sign regulation. F. Enhance the safety of motorists and pedestrians by minimizing the distraction of intrusive signs, as well as to protect the life, health, property, and general welfare of City residents and visitors. G. Provide a review process for signs to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. 17.335.020 — Applicability A. Regulatory Scope. This Chapter regulates signs, as defined in this Chapter, that are placed on private property or on property owned by public agencies other than the City and over which the City has zoning authority. B. Applicability. The regulations in this Chapter shall apply to all signs in all zones that come within the regulatory scope as defined in Subsection A, above, unless specifically exempted. Sign Permits shall be required in compliance with Section 17.335.120 (Procedures for Sign Permits, Exemptions, and Revocations). In addition, the provisions of Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) relating to building and electrical codes, fees, penalties, and a method of enforcement shall also applv. Applications for Sign Permits that comply with all of the applicable requirements of this Chapter, and other applicable laws, shall be granted. Signs approved in conjunction with any other application shall be consistent with this Chapter, unless modified by a discretionary permit. Where approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Minor Use Permit, Minor Variance, Site Plan and Design Review, or Variance has been obtained, any applicable conditions of that approval shall supersede the requirements of this Chapter. C. Sign Permit Required. A Sign Permit shall be required for all signs, including change of copy allowed under the provisions of this Chapter. Only signs that comply with all of the applicable provisions of this Chapter shall be granted. Content of a noncommercial message shall not be considered when any required Sign Permit application is reviewed. Content of a commercial message shall be considered only to the extent required to determine whether the sign is an on-site sign. Refer to Section 17.335.120 (Procedures for Sign Permits, Exemptions, and Revocations). D. Nonconforming signs. An existing legally allowed sign that does not conform to the requirements of this Chapter shall be deemed a nonconforming sign and shall be subject to the requirements of Section 17.335.160 (Nonconforming Signs). Sign Regulations 17.335 E. Planned developments. Sign regulations contained in an approved Planned Development Permit shall not be less restrictive than the regulations in this Chapter. If the Planned Development Permit does not provide regulations for a particular sign type or situation, the requirements of this Chapter shall prevail. F. Specific plans. Sign regulations contained in an adopted specific plan document shall not be less restrictive than the regulations in thus Chapter. If the adopted specific plan does not provide regulations for a particular sign type or situation, the requirements of this Chapter shall prevail. 17.335.030 — General Provisions The policies, rules, and regulations stated in this Section apply to all signs subject to compliance with this Chapter. A. Content neutral regulation. It is the City's policy to regulate signs in a constitutional manner that is content neutral with respect to both noncommercial and commercial messages. For the purposes of this Chapter, a content -neutral regulation is a so-called "time, place, or manner" regulation, which, as the name suggests, does no more than place limits on when, where, and how a message may be displayed or conveyed. B. Regulatory interpretations. Interpretations of the requirements of this Chapter shall be exercised in light of the City's content neutrality policy. Where a particular type of sign is proposed in a permit application, and the type is neither expressly allowed nor prohibited by this Chapter, or whenever a sign does not qualify as a "structure' as defined in the California Building Code, then the Director shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the application based on the most similar sign type that is expressly regulated by this Chapter. C. Substitution of messages. Signs authorized by this Chapter are allowed to carry noncommercial messages in lieu of any other commercial or noncommercial messages. Substitution of messages may be made without an additional permitting process. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary within this Chapter. The purpose of this provision is to prevent an inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over noncommercial speech, or favoring of any particular noncommercial message over any other noncommercial message. This provision does not create a right to increase the total amount of signs on a parcel, nor does it affect the requirement that a sign structure or mounting device be properly constructed. D. Rules for non -communicative aspects of signs. Rules and regulations concerning the non -communicative aspects of signs, (e.g., number, type, location, size, height, illumination, spacing orientation, etc.), stand enforceable independently of any permit or review process. Sign Regulatlons 17.335 E. Mixed-use projects and multiple use zones. In a mixed-use structure or in a zone where both residential and nonresidential uses are allowed, the sign rights and responsibilities applicable to a particular use shall be determined as follows: Residential uses shall be treated as if they were located in the residential area where that type of use would be allowed as a matter of right; and 2. Nonresidential uses shall be treated as if thev were located in a zone where that particular use would be allowed, either as a matter of right or subject to a Conditional Use Permit or similar discretionary process. F. Billboard policy. The City completely prolubits the construction, erection, or use of billboards (i.e., off-site advertising signs), other than those that legally exist in the City, or for which a valid permit has been issued and has not expired, as of the date on which this provision was first adopted. The City adopts thus policy in compliance with California Government Code section 65850, California Business and Professions Code Sections 5354(a) and 5408.3 (both effective January 1, 2003). Pernuts shall not be issued for billboards that violate this policy, and the City will take immediate abatement action against billboards constructed or maintained in violation of thus policy. The Council affirmatively declares that it would have adopted this billboard policy even if it were the only provision in this Chapter. The Council intends for this billboard policy to be severable and separately enforceable even if other provisions of this Chapter may be declared, by a court of competent jurisdiction, to be unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable. This provision does not prohibit agreements to relocate existing, legal billboards, as encouraged by California Business and Professions Code Section 5412. G. Property owners' consent. Signs shall not be displayed without the consent of the legal owner of the property on which the sign is mounted or displayed. For purposes of this regulation, "owner' means the holder of the legal title to the property and all parties and persons holding a present right to possession, control, or use of the property. H. Legal nature of sign rights and duties. As to all signs attached to property, real or personal, the sign rights, duties, and obligations arising from this Chapter attach to and travel with the land or other property on which a sign is mounted or displayed. This provision does not modify or affect the law of fixtures, sign -related provisions in private leases, easements, mutual covenants or equitable servitudes regarding signs (so long as they are not in conflict with this Chapter), or the ownership of sign structures. Sign Regulations 17.335.040 — Definitions 17.335 A -Frame Sign. A portable freestanding sign that is hinged, folded, or otherwise angled at the top and widens at the bottom to form a shape similar to the letter "A". Abandoned Nonconforming Sign. A nonconforming sign that is advertising a use that has ceased, or is located upon a structure that has been abandoned for more than 90 days. See "Abandoned Sign." For the purposes of this definition, abandonment for the applicable 90 -day period shall be deemed conclusive evidence of abandonment irrespective of the property, sign, or business owner's intent. Abandoned Sign. A sign that is advertising a use that has ceased; is located upon a structure that has been abandoned by its owner; does not identify or advertise a current bona fide business, lessor, service, owner, or product available upon the site; or that identifies or advertises an event or activity that has previously occurred. See Section 17.335.170 (Abandoned Signs) for timelines for determining abandonment. Address Sign. The numeric reference of a structure or use to a street included as part of a sign. Animated Sign. A sign that uses movement, lighting, or special materials to depict action or create a special effect or scene. This classification includes wind -actuated and other elements (e.g, balloons, bunting, pennants, streamers, whirligigs), or other similar devices. Awning. A roof -like structure usually covered in fabric (e.g., canvas) that projects from the wall of a structure for the purpose of shielding a doorway or window from the elements. Awning Sign. A sign painted on, printed on, or attached to the surface of an awning. See Figure 3-20 (Awning Sign). Awning Signs Awning Si Figure 3-20 Awning Sign Sign Regulations 17.335 Back -Lit Awning. An internally illuminated, fixed, space -frame structure with translucent, flexible, fabric reinforced covering designed in awning form and with graphics or copy applied to the visible surface of the awning. Banner Sign. A sign made of fabric or any non -rigid material with no enclosing framework. Billboard. A permanent structure used for the display of off-site commercial messages. Blade/Bracket Sign. A small, pedestrian -oriented sign that projects perpendicular from a structure (blade sign) or is hung beneath a canopy (bracket sign). Building Marker. A sign indicating the name of a building and date and incidental information about its construction, which is cut into a masonry surface or made of bronze or other permanent material. Building Sign. A sign attached to or painted on a building. Cabinet Sign. A sign that has one or more plastic, acrvlic, or similar material faces (panels) that may or may not be internally illuminated. The sign panels may be either flat or shaped ("pan face") and are attached to a metal frame (cabinet). Canopy. A permanent roof -like structure of rigid or fabric materials extending from the main entrance of a structure and typically supported by posts at the corners furthest from where the canopy attaches to the structure. See also "Awning." Canopy Sign. A sign located on a permanent roof -like structure or canopy of rigid or fabric materials extending from the main entrance of a structure. See Figure 3-21 (Canopy Sign). See also "Blade/Bracket Sign." Sign Regulations Canopy Sigi Figure 3-21 Canopy Sign 17.335 Sign Regulations 17.335 Changeable Copy Sign (electronic). A sign with changeable copy that is changed by incorporating video display, flip -disks, incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, fiber optics, light -emitting diodes, liquid crystal displays, plasma -displays, field emission displays, or any other mechanical or light -emitting matrix to convey changing copy or images. Also considered an animated sign. See Figure 3-22 (Changeable Copy Signs). Changeable Copy Sign (manual). A sign with changeable copy that is manually changed, regardless of method of attachment or materials of construction. This classification includes bulletin boards and changeable copy signs on marquees. Does not include electronic message boards with lighted displays. See Figure 3-22 (Changeable Copy Signs). F r's Marketer's Parade Movie Nite Figure 3-22 Changeable Copy Signs Commercial Mascot. Humans or animals used as advertising devices for commercial establishments, typically by the holding or wearing of signs, insignia, masks, or costumes associated with or advertising the commercial establishment. Includes sign twirlers, sign clowns, etc. Commercial Message. A message displayed on a sign that relates primarily to economic interests (e.g., the exchange or sale of goods or services). This definition shall automatically incorporate court rulings defining the term "commercial speech." Construction Project Sign. A temporary sign erected on a parcel where construction is taking place. Content Neutrality. See Section 17.335.030 (General Provisions). Copy. The graphic content of a sign surface in either permanent or removable letter, pictographic, symbolic, or alphabetic form. Department. The Planning Department of the City of San Jacinto. Sign Regulations 17.335 Directional Sign. On -Site Directional Sign. An on-site sign giving directions for traffic, instructions, or facility information of an establishment but with no advertising copy (e.g., stop signs, parking, or exit and entrance signs). See Figure 3-23 (Directional Sign). Off -Site Directional Sign. An off-site sign giving directions to businesses, sales offices, model home complexes, or points of interest, etc., but with no advertising copy. See Figure 3-23 (Directional Sign). See Subsection 17.335.090.H (Standards for Signs for Specific Uses - Kiosk/off-site subdivision directional signs) and Subsection 17.335.090.I (Standards for Signs for Specific Uses - Off -Site Directional Signs). On -Site Directional Sign Off -Site Directional/Kiosk Sign Figure 3-23 Directional Sign Sign Regulations 17.335 Director. The Planning Director of the City's Planning Department, or the Planning Director's designee. Directory Sign. A sign listing the tenants or occupants of a building or building complex. Display Surface. The area made available by the sign structure for the purpose of displaying the advertising message. Double -Faced Sign. A sign designed with the intent of providing copy on both sides. See Figure 3-24 (Double -Faced Sign). rBack Sign Face t Sign Face Figure 3-24 Double -Faced Sign Establishment. A legal, nonresidential use of land to conduct a commercial or noncommercial activity. By way of example and not limitation, "establishment" includes stores, offices, places of worship, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, etc. Does not include home-based occupations or hobbies. Facade. The entire building elevation, including the parapet. Face of Sign. The area of a sign on which the copy is placed. Fascia. Typically, the smooth wall surface between a window and the parapet. Flag. A rectangular or cylindrical piece of fabric of distinctive design that is used as a symbol, as a sign device, or as a decoration. Flashing Sign. A sign that displays an intermittent or sequential flashing light source. Sign Regulations 17.335 Freestanding Sign. A sign supported permanently upon the ground by a structure and not attached to a building. This includes monument signs and pylon signs. See "Monument Sign and "Pylon Sign." See Figure 3-25 (Types of Freestanding Signs). Freestanding Freestanding Monument Sign Pylon Sign Figure 3-25 Types of Freestanding Signs Frontage. Building Frontage. The structure elevation that fronts on a street, alley, driveway, parking area, pedestrian plaza, walkway, courtyard, or arcade. Building Frontage, Primary. The side or facade of a structure that abuts the front yard of the parcel on which the structure is located. See Figure 3-26 (Frontages). Building Frontage, Secondary. The side or facade of a structure that abuts the street side yard of the parcel on which the structure is located. See Figure 3-26 (Frontages). Street Frontage. The length of the property line of a parcel along a right-of-way on which it borders. Tenant Frontage. That portion of a multi -tenant building facade that is devoted to a single tenant. Sign Regulations STREET P = Pnmary Building Frontage S = Secondary Building Frontage Figure 3-26 Frontages 17.335 Human Sign -Holder. Someone who applies an advertisement on his or her person. Most commonly, this means holding or wearing a sign of some sort. Sign holders are known as human directionals in the advertising industry, or colloquially as sign walkers, sign wavers, or sign twirlers. Frequently, they will spin or dance or wear costumes with the promotional sign in order to attract attention. Illegal Sign. A sign installed without issuance of a Sign Permit; or that is not in compliance with this Chapter; or that is not a legal nonconforming sign. Illuminated Sign. A sign lighted with an artificial light source for the purpose of decorating, outlining, accentuating, or brightening the sign area. Externally Illuminated Sign. A sign illuminated from an exterior light source. Indirectly Illuminated Sign. A sign whose illumination is derived entirely from an external artificial source that is arranged to illuminate the sign area only. Internally Illuminated Sign. A sign illuminated from an interior light source contained within the sign cabinet. S P f— w — w S w in P P STREET P = Pnmary Building Frontage S = Secondary Building Frontage Figure 3-26 Frontages 17.335 Human Sign -Holder. Someone who applies an advertisement on his or her person. Most commonly, this means holding or wearing a sign of some sort. Sign holders are known as human directionals in the advertising industry, or colloquially as sign walkers, sign wavers, or sign twirlers. Frequently, they will spin or dance or wear costumes with the promotional sign in order to attract attention. Illegal Sign. A sign installed without issuance of a Sign Permit; or that is not in compliance with this Chapter; or that is not a legal nonconforming sign. Illuminated Sign. A sign lighted with an artificial light source for the purpose of decorating, outlining, accentuating, or brightening the sign area. Externally Illuminated Sign. A sign illuminated from an exterior light source. Indirectly Illuminated Sign. A sign whose illumination is derived entirely from an external artificial source that is arranged to illuminate the sign area only. Internally Illuminated Sign. A sign illuminated from an interior light source contained within the sign cabinet. Sign Regulations 17.335 Incidental Sign. A small sign, emblem, or decal informing the public of the facilities, trade affiliation, or services available on the premises (e.g., a credit card sign or a sign indicating hours of business or presence of parking). Inflated Display Sign. A three-dimensional object filled or activated by moving or non-moving air or other gas, located, attached, or tethered to the ground, site, merchandise, structure, or roof and used as a sign or to attract attention. This definition does not include inflated gymnasium - type jumping or sliding devices used temporarily for a non -advertising activity (e.g., children's parties, etc.). Kiosk. See "Directional Sign." Logo. An established trademark or symbol associated with a business or corporation. Luminous Tube Signs. A sign that consists of or is illuminated by exposed electrically -charged gas-filled tubing, (e.g., neon and argon signs), or by fiber optics. Menu Board. A permanently mounted sign displaying the bill of fare for a drive-through restaurant. Menu Sign. Menu displayed on the exterior premises of a restaurant, visible from the public right-of-way. Monument Sign. A freestanding sign, the structure of which is supported from finished grade, giving the appearance of having a solid base. See "Freestanding Sign." Mural. An artistic image or design painted or affixed to the exterior surface of a wall that does not contain any commercial or noncommercial text or message nor relates to the business upon whose premises it is painted. Nonconforming Sign. Legal Nonconforming Sign. A legal sign that lawfully existed before the effective date of thus Development Code or amendment, and that does not comply with the minimum sign regulations of this Development Code. This also includes legal signs lawfully located on sites annexed into the City after the adoption of this Development Code. Illegal Nonconforming Sign. See Subsection 17.335.130 (Illegal Signs). Noncommercial Message. A sign message that is not commercial in nature. This definition shall automatically incorporate court rulings defining the term "noncommercial speech." Off -Site Sign. A sign erected on a parcel that is not the location of the business or use that the sign is advertising. See also "Directional Sign" Sign Regulations 17.335 Off -Site Message. A message on a sign that advertises a business, accommodation, service, or activity not provided on the premises on which the sign is located. This classification includes billboards. The off-site/on-site distinction applies only to commercial messages. On -Site Message. A message on a sign that advertises a business, accommodation, service, or activity provided on the premises on which the sign is located. The off-site/on-site distinction applies only to commercial messages. Parapet. The extension of a false front or wall above a roofline. Pedestrian -Oriented Sign. A sign that is designed for and directed toward pedestrians so that the pedestrians can easily and comfortably read the sign as they stand adjacent to it. A pedestrian -oriented sign is usually read from a distance of 15 to 20 feet. Permanent Sign. A sign designed with durable materials and intended to be used in excess of 60 days per calendar vear. Pole Sign. A sign that is supported by a single pole or similar support structure so that the bottom edge of the sign is one foot or more above grade. Political Sign. A temporary sign directly associated with national, State or local elections. Portable Sign. Any sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently affixed to the ground or to a structure or building. Projecting Sign. A sign that projects from and is supported by a wall of a building. See Figure 3-27 (Projecting Sign). Figure 3-27 Projecting Sign Sign RegWaHons 17.335 Projection. The distance by which a sign extends from the building it is supported by. See Figure 3-28 (Sign Projection).. Maximum Projection Figure 3-28 Sign Projection Public Service Sign. Signs of utilities or other publicly regulated service providers indicating danger, and similar aids to service or safety, including official advisory and signal flags. Pylon Sign. A sign that is supported by two or more uprights, poles, or braces in or upon the ground that are not a part of a building or enclosed within the exterior walls of a building and are separated from any other structures by a distance of at least six inches. This includes a sign that is supported by two or more poles that are surrounded by a decorative cover to form one solid sign support. See "Freestanding Sign." Raceway. A channel for protecting and holding electrical wires and cables, typically a rectangular metal box for the electrical components of an illuminated sign consisting of channel letters. Pre -wired channel letters are mounted to the raceway, which in turn is mounted to a building wall. One set of wiring is then connected to the main circuit. The rectangular box (raceway) sets behind the attached letters and is not designed as an architectural feature. Typically, the raceway is painted to match the building wall color so that it blends in with the wall. See Figure 3-29 (Electrical Raceway with Channel Letter). Figure 3-29 Electrical Raceway with Channel Letter Sign Regulations Real Estate Sign. An on-site sign advertising real property for sale, exchange, lease, or rent 17.335 Roof Line. The top edge of a roof or building parapet, whichever is higher, excluding any mansards, cupolas, pylons, chimneys, or minor projections. Roof Sign. A sign that is erected, constructed, or placed on or over the roof of a structure, to include a mansard roof, and that is partially or totally supported by the structure. Service Station. For purposes of this Chapter, a commercial facility that sells gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuel for the on-site fueling of individual vehicles. Sign. Any device, fixture, placard or structure, including its component parts, that draws attention to an object, product, place, activity, opinion, person, establishment, institution, organization, or place of business, or that identifies or promotes the interests of any person and that is to be viewed from any public street, road, highway, right-of-way or parking area. Does not include signs that are internal to a development (e.g., within a mall, office building, or multi -family building, etc.) and not visible from the public right-of-way. The following are not within the definition of "sign" for regulatory purposes of this Chapter: a. Architectural features. Decorative or architectural features of buildings (not including lettering, logos, trademarks, or moving parts). b. Fireworks and other lights. The legal use of fireworks, spotlights, candles and artificial lighting not othenvise regulated by this Chapter. C. Interior signs. Signs or other visual communicative devices that are located entirely within a building or other enclosed structure and are not visible from the exterior thereof or located at least five feet inward from the interior face of the window, provided the building or enclosed structure is otherwise legal. d. Legally required information (e.g., public notices, registration or licensing information, etc.). e. Manufacturers' marks. Marks on tangible products that identify the maker, seller, provider, or product, and that customarily remain attached to the product even after sale. f. Murals. A picture on an exterior surface of a structure. A mural is a sign only if it is related by language, logo, or pictorial depiction to the advertisement of any product or service or the identification of any business. g. Newsracks or newsstands. h. Symbols embedded in architecture. Symbols of noncommercial organizations or concepts including, but not limited to, religious or political symbols, when they Sign Regulations 17.335 are permanently integrated into the structure or a permanent building that is otherwise legal; also includes foundation stones, corner stones and similar devices. Sign Area. See Section 17.335.060 (Standards for All Types of Signs). Sign Height. See Section 17.335.060 (Standards for All Types of Signs). Sign Program. See Section 17.335.130 (Comprehensive Sign Program). Sign Structure. The sign, and the supports, uprights, braces, and framework of the sign. Temporary Sign. A sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, cardboard, wall board, or other light nondurable materials, with or without frames, designed to be displayed for a limited period of time. Typically displayed by an establishment to promote a sale, new product line, management change, service, liquidation sales, going -out -of -business sales, person running for public office, and similar special activities or events. See Figure 3-30 (Temporary Signs). Temporary Window Sign Figure 3-30 Temporary Signs Temporary Wall Sign Sign Regulatioms 17.335 Time/Temperature Sign. An electronic or mechanical device that shows time or temperature but contains no business identification or advertising. Trademark. A word, name or symbol which, with a distinctive type or letter style is associated with a business or business entity in the conduct of business. Vehicle Sign. A sign painted, affixed, or placed upon a vehicle, or trailer that is designed to be towed behind a vehicle. On street legal vehicles, the following insignia are not considered to be "Vehicle Signs," and are not regulated as Vehicle Signs: a. License plates. b. License plate frames. C. Registration insignia. d. Noncommercial messages painted on or otherwise attached in a manner so that the velucle can be legally operated on public rights-of-way, or any noncommercial message that does not exceed a total of three square feet in size. e. Messages on a vehicle the primary purpose of which is to be used in the regular course of business to transport the personnel or products, or to provide the services (not including general advertising) that are advertised by the messages on the vehicle, provided that the messages are painted or otherwise attached in a manner so that the vehicle can be operated on public rights -of -wap. f. Commercial messages that do not exceed a total of three square feet in size. g. Commercial messages on duly licensed mass transit vehicles that pass through the City. Wall Sign. A sign attached to, erected against, painted on, or fastened to a wall of a building or structure, the face of which is in a single plane parallel to the plane of the wall and that does not project more than 12 inches from the building or structure. A wall sign shall be limited to channel or painted lettering, with a hidden racewav, or a cabinet ("Cabinet Sign'). See Figure 3-31 (Wall Sign.) Sign Regulations BUILDING SIGN 17.335 Window Sign. Any sign, whether or not temporary in nature, which is applied or attached to a window, or located within five feet of the inside of a window in a manner that it is visible from the exterior of the structure. Sign Regulations 17.335 17.335.050 — Prohibited Signs The following signs and sign types shall be prohibited throughout all zones in the City. A. Abandoned signs. Abandoned signs, subject to Section 17.335.170 (Abandoned Signs). B. Painted fence or roof signs. Signs painted on or attached to a fence or roof, excluding addresses required by police or fire regulations. C. Hazardous location. Signs located so that the signs, or a portion of the sign or sign supports, interfere with the free use of a fire escape, exit or standpipe; or obstruct a required door, stairway, ventilator, or window; encroach into a public right-of-way; block the view of traffic control devices; or interfere with the traffic visibility area described in Section 17.305.150 or are otherwise hazardous. D. Off-site commercial messages. Off-site commercial signs (i.e., billboards). Existing off- site commercial signs are considered nonconforming signs and are regulated by Section 17.335.160 (Nonconforming Signs). E. Beams of light. No person shall erect or maintain any device that directs a beam of light, including klieg lights and searchlights, in a flashing sequence toward any street or highway, nor shall any person erect or maintain any illuminated sign or similar device that interferes with the visibility of any official traffic control device or warning signal. F. Luminous tube lighting (e.g., neon, rope lighting). Luminous tube lighting shall not be used to outline or frame doors and windows. G. Confusing design. Signs similar in color or design to traffic control signs, or signs that may mislead or confuse pedestrians or vehicle traffic. H. Prohibited sign types. 1. A -frame signs or portable signs, except as provided by Subsection 17.335.120.B.2.n. (Exemptions to Sign Permit requirements – Portable parking lot and valet parking signs). 2. Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, reflective, revolving or any other similar sign (excluding electronic message boards). 3. Backlit awnings. 4. Banners, flags and pennants, except as allowed by Section 17.335.100 (Standards for Temporary Signs) or unless exempt as provided by Subsection 17.335.120.B. (Exemptions to Sign Permit requirement). 5. 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Sign area computation. 17.335 1. The maximum allowed sign area for a building sign is calculated by first determining if the sign is to be placed on a "primary' or "secondary" building/tenant frontage (as defined in this Chapter) and then referring to Table 3-11 in Section 17.335 (Standards for Permanent Signs). 2. In cases where a building has more than one street frontage, the longest of the street frontages shall be considered the primary building frontage. In cases where a business has no building frontage facing a street, the building frontage with the primary business entrance shall be considered the primary building frontage (e.g., an entrance facing a courtyard) See Figure 3-26 (Frontages). For multi -tenant buildings, ground floor tenants may have their primary frontage determined independently of the rest of the building based upon these rules. 3. The surface area of a sign shall be calculated by enclosing the extreme limits of all framing, emblem, logo, representation, letters applied to the building without a distinctive background (e.g., channel letters), or other display within a single continuous perimeter composed of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle or combination thereof with no more than eight lines. See Figure 3-32 (Sign Area Measurement). This area intentionally left blank - Sign Regulations —�_ s sS 1,9 CABINET SIGN I z SRV E D , , .......................... WIDTN �� WIDTN -------------------------- DECAL OR EMBLEM RCIE , •-"----"............... — ._..s WIDTH . WIDTH ODD a � CHANNEL 7 Is x a SHAPE LETTERS " s 4 4 s JOES DRY CLEANERS 7. Sign Area =:0.5 sq. Ft PSDRYCLEANERS _ _5 Sign Area = t 7 5 K. FC Figure 3-32 Sign Area Measurement J©ES 4. DRY CLEANERS e' Sign Area -3'sq Ft 17.335 Sign Regulations 17.335 4. For an awning or canopy sign, sign copy that is applied to an awning or canopy shall be computed at 100 percent of the area within a single rectangle enveloping the sign copy. 5. For a freestanding sign, the sign area shall include the frame, if any, but shall not include: a. A pole or other structural support unless the pole or structural support is illuminated or otherwise designed to constitute a display device, or a part of a display device. See Figure 3-33 (Calculation of Freestanding Sign Area). b. Features that are not an integral part of the sign (i.e., landscaping). See Figure 3-33 (Calculation of Freestanding Sign Area). Figure 3-33 Calculation of Freestanding Sign Area 6. Only one face of a double-faced sign shall be counted in computing the allowed area of the sign. Double-faced (back-to-back) signs shall be regarded as a single sign when the sign is mounted on a single structure, and the distance between each sign face does not exceed two feet at any point. If the sign is multi -faced (e.g., more than two sides), then each face shall be counted in computing the allowed area of the sign. Where a sign consists of one or more three-dimensional objects (i.e., balls, cubes, clusters of objects, sculpture, or statue -like trademarks), the sign area shall be measured as their maximum projection upon a vertical plane, as viewed from a position in the public right-of-way which produces the largest visual projection. See Figure 3-34 (Sign Area Measurement for Three -Dimensional Objects). Signs Sign Regulations 17.335 may not contain three-dimensional objects that exceed a projection of six inches from the sign face. Figure 3-34 Sign Area Measurement for Three -Dimensional Objects E. Sign height measurement. The height of a sign shall be measured from the highest part of the sign, including any decorative features, to the average grade of the adjacent street or the finished surface grade directly beneath the sign, whichever the Director determines is appropriate given the physical characteristics of the site. F. Maximum letter/logo height. The maximum height of any letter, text, logo, or symbol shall be 36 inches. G. Sign removal or replacement. When a sign is removed, all brackets, poles, and other structural elements that supported the sign shall also be removed. Affected building surfaces shall be restored to match the adjacent portion of the building, H. Illuminated signs and lights. The following standards shall apply to all illuminated signs: 1. Sign illumination shall not interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties; create a public nuisance, or create public safety hazards. Exterior light sources shall be shielded from view and directed to illuminate only the sign face. 2. Signs may be internally or externally illuminated. Internal illumination is allowed only if the sign background is opaque and the only portion of the sign that appears as illuminated is the actual lettering and registered trademark or logo. 3. The light from an illuminated sign shall not be of an intensity or brightness or directed in a manner that will create a negative impact on residential properties in direct line of sight to the sign. Sign Regulations 17.335 4. Colored lights shall not be used at a location or in a manner so as to be confused or construed as traffic control devices. 5. Reflective -type bulbs and incandescent lamps that exceed 15 watts shall not be used on the exterior surface of signs so that the face of the bulb or lamp is exposed to a public right-of-way or adjacent property. 6. Light sources shall utilize energy-efficient fixtures to the greatest extent possible. 7. Each illuminated sign shall be subject to a 30 -day review period, during which time the Director may determine that a reduction in illumination is necessary due to negative impacts on surrounding property or the community in general. In addition, and at anv time, the Director may order the dimming of any illumination found to be excessively bright or found to cause a nuisance. The Director's determination will be made without regard to the message content of the sign. I. Consistent design. Where multiple signs are proposed, all signs shall be consistent in the type of construction material, letter size and style, and support method. J. Fire Department or Police Department requirements. Building -mounted addresses required by the Fire Chief or Police Department shall not be counted as signs in compliance with Subsection 17.335.120.B. (Exemptions to Sign Permit Requirements). -This area inteiitionalhl left blank- Sign Regulations 17.335 17.335.070 — Standards for Permanent Signs A. Residential zones. Table 3-10 (Signs Allowed in Residential Zones) provides regulations for permanent signs in residential zones. References in the last column provide additional regulations for specific sign types located elsewhere in this Chapter. In the case of an inconsistency between regulations provided in the tables and regulations provided for specific sign types, the regulations for specific sign types shall take precedence. Table 3-10 Signs Allowed in Residential Zones Sign Gass Allowed Sign Maximum Maximum Maximum Sign Location Lighting Types Number Sign Area Height Requirements Allowed Name plate er Below eave of Near main Wall single- 2 sq ft Yes Single-family uses family use roof or parapet entrance Identification sign Identification 1 per Near main Yes Freestanding agricultur 12 sq It 6 ft erect Agricultural uses al use entrance only Wall sign: Below Wall(" or 1 per cave of roof or Identification sign Near main Multi -family uses freestanding multi- 12 sq ft parapet. entrance Yes sign family use Freestanding sign: 6 ft. Residential 2 per At primary community Wall(') or pimary 40 sq ft total 6 ft entrances to Indirect freestanding residential only identification signs entrance community Notes: (1) Cabinet signs are prolubited -This area intentionally left blank - Sign Regulations 17.335 B. Commercial, office, industrial, and institutional zones. Table 3-11 (Signs Allowed in Commercial, Office, Industrial, and Institutional Zones) provides regulations for permanent signs in commercial, office, industrial, and institutional zones. References in the last column provide additional regulations for specific sign types located elsewhere in this Chapter. In the case of an inconsistency between regulations provided in the tables and regulations provided for specific sign types, the regulations for specific sign types shall take precedence. Figure 3-35 (Examples of Sign Types) illustrates the typical m x of signs on a building in a commercial zone. Second Floor Awning Signs Awning Sign Suspended Sign Window Sign Second Floor HENDERSON BUILDING Window Signs eoo�c co. WalI Sign with Channel Letter Directory Sign Cabinet Sign Figure 3-35 Example of Sign Types This area intentionally left blank - Sign Regulations Table 3-11 Signs Allowed in Commercial, Office, Institutional, and Industrial Zones Allowed Sign Types I Maximum Number (1) 1 Maximum Sign Area Maximum Sign Height Freestanding Signs Sites with up to 300 lineal it of street frontage Sites with over 300 lineal it of street frontage Building Suis Canopy Primary Frontage Awning/Canopy, Blade/Bracket, Projecting„ and Wall Signs Secondary Frontage Awning, Canopy, Projecting, and Wall Signs 1 per primary street frontage I per secondary street frontage Primary sign = 1 sq it for each linear foot of primary building frontage Secondary sign = Max 50% of area of primary sign 17.335 Notes May be used in combination ivith Monument signs— 7 it allowed building Pvlonsigns-25 ft signs Approval of Comprehensive Sign Program required. See Section 17335.130. Two per canopy if both are not visible at the same time One primary wall sign per primary building or tenant frontage One accessory wall sign per establishment for building with gross leascable area of 10,000 sq ft or more One per awning. Two per canopy if both are not visible at the same time. For building with gross leascable area of 10,000 sq feet or greater with a side street classified secondary or higher = One additional wall sign per establishment All other buildings.— One uildingsOne sigm pet secondary building frontage Primary wall sign= 32 sq, it; or one sq ft per lineal foot of building frontage, whichever is greater, up to a maximum sign area of 150 sq ft Accessory wall sign = Area of all accessory wall signs not to exceed area of primary wall sign Total area of all primas• and accessory wall signs not to exceed 150 sq ft Primary wall sign = 32 sq. ft, or one sq If per lineal foot of building frontage, whichever is greater, up to a maximum sign area of 150 sq it 50% of sign area allowed for primary budding frontage total for any combination of building signs. At least one foot below the top of a parapet; the sill of a second floor window; or the lowest point of any cornice or roof overhang, whichever is applicable At least one foot below the top of a parapet; the sill of a second floor window; or the lowest point of any cornice or roof overhang, whichever is applicable At least one foot below the top of a parapet, the sill of a second floor window, or the lowest point of any cornice or roof overhang, whichever is applicable Lighting allowed. May be used in combination with allowed freestanding signs Accessory wall signs allowed on building frontage containing primary wall sign. Wall signs allowed un second floor for tenants located on the second floor of mulb-tenant buildings with exterior entrances. Ivlav be used in combination with allowed freestanding sigms Lighting allowed. Sign Regulations 17.335 Table 3-11 Signs Allowed in Commercial, Office, Institutional, and Industrial Zones Allowed Sign Types I Maximum Number (1) I Maximum Sign Area I Maximum Sign Height I Notes Temporary window Freestanding Signs Sites with up to 300 lineal ft of street frontage Sites with over 300 lineal ft of street frontage See Section 17.335.100 (Standards for Temporary Signs). See Subsection 17.335 080.J (Standards for Permanent Signs— Window Signs) 1 per primary street frontage 1 per secondary- street frontage primary sign = 1 sq ft for each linear foot of primary building frontage Secondary sign = Max 5096 of area of primary sign May be used in Monument signs —7ft combination with Pvton signs -25 ft allowed building signs Approval of Comprehensive Sign Program required. See Section 17.335.130. Lighting allowed. (1) Building signs include wall, projecfing, window, and awning signs. All other signs (i.e, pedestrian oriented signs (bladeibracket), entry canopy signs, multi -tenant directory signs, and temporary signs are not included in the restriction on number of signs. C. Open space zones. Signs in open spaces zones shall be subject to approval through a comprehensive sign program in compliance with Section 17.335.130 (Comprehensive Sign Program). 17.335.080 — Standards for Specific Types of Permanent Signs A. Awning signs. 1. Lettering, logos, symbols, and graphics are allowed on up to 50 percent of the area of a shed (slope) portion of the awning and valance portion of the awning. Signs shall be applied on the outer face of and flat against the awning surface. In the case of a barrel shaped (curved) awning, signs shall not occupy more than 60 percent of the bottom 12 inches of the awning. 2. Only permanent signs that are an integral part of the awning shall be allowed. Temporary signs shall not be placed on awnings. 3. Awning signs shall be allowed for first and second story nonresidential occupancies only. Awning signs shall not be allowed above the second story. 4. The design and construction of awning signs shall be compatible with the predominant architectural and visual elements of the structure. Awnings shall conform to the size and shape of the window or door they are above. Overly large awnings and awnings with unusual shapes designed for the purpose of Sign Regulations 17.335 providing additional sign area are not allowed. The uppermost part of an awning shall not be located more than two feet above a window or door. Awnings shall not be lighted from under the awning (back -lit awning) so that the awning appears internally illuminated. Lighting directed downwards that does not illuminate the awning is allowed. 6. A minimum of eight feet of clearance shall be provided between the lowest part of an awning and the grade below. See Figure 3-36 (Height of Awning). The maximum area for awning signs shall be calculated in conjunction with, and shall be subject to, the area requirements for wall signs in Table 3-11 (Signs Allowed in Commercial, Office, Industrial, and Institutional Zones) and in Subsection 1, (Wall Signs), below. 4" Figure 3-36 Height of Awning B. Blade/bracketsigns. 1. Signs may be placed perpendicular to the building facade (projecting) or mounted flat against the wall near the building entrance. Lower edge of the sign shall be at least eight feet above finished ground level. 2. Supporting arms or frames for projecting signs shall be of a decorative design compatible with the design of the sign. 3. Double-faced projecting signs shall be considered a single -face sign for the purpose of calculating sign area. Sign Regulations C. Canopy signs. 1. Signs shall be mounted only on the front or sides of a canopy, or suspended below. 2. Signs shall not project more than six inches from the face of a canopy. 3. Signs shall not extend above the top of a canopy. 4. A clear distance of eight feet shall be maintained from the lowest part of a suspended sign to the ground below. 17.335 5. The maximum area for canopy signs shall be calculated in conjunction with, and shall be subject to, the area requirements for wall signs in Table 3-11 (Signs Allowed in Commercial, Office, Industrial, and Institutional Zones) and in Subsection I, (Wall Signs), below. D. Changeable copy signs. A sign that contains a changeable copy element may be allowed through the approval of a Comprehensive Sign Program in compliance with Section 17.335.130 (Comprehensive Sign Program). Approval shall not be based on message content. E. Freestanding signs. 1. Freestanding signs include ground -mounted signs (monument) and pylon signs, which may either have a solid base or a base comprised of two legs. If legs are provided, the proportional dimensions of the sign shall comply with the requirements of subsection 3.c., below. Freestanding signs shall be allowed only for parcels with at least 50 feet of frontage adjoining a public right-of-way. In addition, pylon signs are only allowed when a building is set back from the front property line a minimum of 40 feet. 3. Freestanding signs shall not exceed the following maximum height dimensions and shall not exceed the proportional dimensions provided below. See Figure 3-37 (Pylon Sign Proportions) and Figure 3-38 (Monument Sign Proportions). a. Pylon sign: Maximum height = 25 feet b. Monument sign: Maximum height = 7 feet C. Proportional dimensions shall be as follows: Sign Regulations 17.335 1) Pylon Sign T wx' k Maximum W = 30% x H 30% of H -I Maximum LH = 33% x H Maximum O= 50% x W SIGN H= height AREA W=width Minimum LW = 25% x W LW = leg width LH = leg height max. O = opening he O = 25' 50% of W LH = 33% of H ' r LW 25%ofW Figure 3-37 Pylon Sign Proportions 2) Monument Sign max. W = H= height inclusive 1.5 x height — of the base W= width exclusive of the base max. height 7' SIGN AREA Maximum W=1.5 x H 9 1 BASE 1 H = height including base 1 W =width excluding base Figure 3-38 Monument Sign Proportions 4. Freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet from a lot line and a minimum of 10 feet from the edge of a driveway and shall comply with the location and height requirements in Section 17.305.150 (Traffic Visibility Area). 5. To ensure the readability of freestanding signs, the minimum letter size shall be 12 inches. Sign copy shall not be located closer than one half -letter height to the sign edge or other line of copy. Sign Regulations 17.335 6. There shall be a minimum of 50 feet between freestanding signs on adjoining sites to ensure adequate visibility for all signs. 7. Freestanding signs shall be a minimum of 50 feet from a lot line of any residentially zoned property. S. Freestanding signs shall not block visibility for motorists at intersections or driveways. 9. Freestanding signs shall not encroach into any public right-of-wav, building, on- site driveway, or on-site vehicle circulation area. 10. The supporting structure of a pylon sign shall not include exposed metal pole(s), but shall be surrounded by a decorative cover that is architecturally compatible with the sign cabinet and the architectural character of buildings on the site. 11. Landscaping with automatic irrigation shall be provided at the base of the supporting structure equal to twice the area of one face of the sign or 75 square feet, whichever is greater. For example, 40 sq. ft. of sign area = 80 sq. ft. of landscaped area. The Director may modify this requirement on a case-by-case basis to take into account existing conditions. 12. Where there is a center name or identification that is separate from the primary tenant, the center name or identification shall be provided on the primary freestanding sign and shall be included in the allowable sign area. 13. Freestanding signs shall contain an address plate identifying the site address or range of addresses of the subject property. Numbers shall be a minimum of eight inches in height and shall be clearly visible from the public right-of-way. Address plates shall not be calculated against the allowed sign area. F. Off-site directional signs. See Subsection 17.335.090.G (Standards for Signs for Specific Uses — Kiosk/off-site subdivision directional signs) and Subsection 17.335.090.H (Standards for Signs for Specific Uses — Off -Site Directional Signs). G. Luminous tube signs. The use of luminous tubes for signs shall be allowed in commercial zones only subject to the following requirements. Luminous tube lighting shall be listed with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) with a maximum 30 milliamps per circuit and shall have a dimmer to reduce the brightness. 2. The manufacturer shall be registered with Underwriters Laboratories. 3. Tubing shall not exceed one half inch in diameter. Sign Regulations 17.335 4. Luminous tube lighting adjacent to residential uses shall not exceed one-half footcandle measured at the residential lot line. 5. Luminous tubes shall not be combined with any reflective materials (e.g., mirrors, polished metal, highly glazed tiles, or other similar materials). 6. Luminous tubes shall be considered part of a sign for purposes of calculating the borders of the sign area. 7. Luminous tube lighting that surrounds a window, door, or similar element or that is installed along roofs or that outlines buildings shall be prohibited. H. Projecting signs. 1. Signs shall be located only on the wall frontage with the primary entrance to the structure. 2. A clear distance of eight feet shall be maintained from the lowest point of the projecting sign to the ground below. Projecting signs shall not project over any public rights-of-way. 3. The sign shall be attached to the wall so that there is no more than two feet from the nearest point of the sign to the wall. 4. All mounting hardware shall be concealed. 5. The maximum area of each sign face shall be 24 square feet. -This area intentionally left blank- Sign Regulations I. Wall signs. 17.335 1. Signs shall be located only on a designated building frontage and shall not extend above an eave or parapet, or above or below a fascia on which they are located. See Figure 3-39 (Appropriate Wall Sign Location). APPROPRIATE INAPPROPRIATE Figure 3-39 Appropriate Wall Sign Location 2. Signs located on adjacent walls on the same building shall be separated by a minimum of 30 feet measured along the exterior walls of the building. See Figure 3-40 (Required Separation of Wall Signs). Minimum Separation '��Minimum Separation SIGN � Sri Figure 3-40 Required Separation of Wall Signs Sign Regulations 3. Wall signs may be painted on a wall. 17.335 4. The letter height of accessory wall signs shall not to exceed 50 percent of the letter height of a primary wall sign (e.g., if letters on primary sign are 18 inches high, then letters on accessory wall sign cannot exceed nine inches in height). 5. Signs may be either internally or externally illuminated. Internally illuminated cabinet signs shall comply with the provisions of Subsection 17.335.060.H. (Standards for All Types of Signs — Illuminated Signs). 6. Electrical raceways shall be integrated with the overall design of the sign. Exposed raceways shall be prohibited. 7. Signs shall be placed flat against the wall and shall not project from the wall more than required for normal construction purposes and in no case more than 12 inches. 8. Signs shall be located within the middle 50 percent of the building or tenant frontage measured from lease line to lease line. The Director may modify this requirement where it can be clearly demonstrated that it severely limits proper sign placement. See Figure 3-41 (Wall Sign Location on Building Frontage). 18 Feet 10 Feet I -I :' I I -I �I S I G N LJ S I GN ILJ i i I ID I At ID 36 Feet 20 Feet Figure 3-41 Wall Sign Location on Building Frontage Sign Regulations Window signs. 17.335 1. Window signs shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the total window area on either a designated primary or secondary building frontage. For the purpose of this requirement, a window is any glazed area, including glass curtain walls. 2. The placement of window signs shall allow for unobstructed observation by safety personnel (e.g., City police, private security, etc.) 3. Signs shall be allowed only on windows located on the ground floor and second story of either a designated primary or secondary building frontage. Window signs shall not be allowed above the second story. 4. Signs shall be permanently painted or mounted on the inside of windows and doors. S. Interior signs witltin five feet of a storefront window shall be counted as window signs for the purpose of calculating total sign area and number of signs. 6. Temporary window signs shall be allowed subject to the requirements of Section 17.335.100 (Standards for Temporary Signs), below. 17.335.090 — Standards for Signs for Specific Uses A. Drive-through food service establishments.. In addition to the signs allowed in Table 3-11 (Signs Allowed in Commercial, Office, Industrial, and Institutional Zones), drive- through food service establishments shall be allowed the following signs: 1. One freestanding menu board with copy on a single face not to exceed 50 square feet in sign area and seven feet in height, located immediately adjacent to the drive-through lane, and readable only on-site. 2. One wall -mounted menu board not to exceed 15 square feet, located in the immediate area of the drive-through lane only, and readable only on-site; and 3. Directional signs shall be the least number to provide adequate directional information and to ensure safe circulation. Signs shall not exceed five square feet and shall be limited in copy to the terms "enter', "exit" and directional arrows. B. Home occupations. See Chapter 17.615 (Home Occupation Pernuts). C. Multi -tenant buildings. Multi -tenant buildings are allowed tenant directory signs, each with a maximum area of eight square feet. No illumination is allowed. These business directory signs shall not count towards the maximum allowable sign area for a site. Sign Regulations 17.335 D. Service stations. In addition to the signs allowed in Table 3-11 (Signs Allowed in Commercial, Office, Industrial, and Institutional Zones), service stations shall be allowed the following signs: 1. Stations shall be allowed one sign for each street frontage, not to exceed 74 square feet per sign. 2. Monument signs shall be located in a landscaped planter with a minimum area equal to the area of the sign. 3. Additional signs are allowed up to a maximum of six for each site, provided that the signs are located at the site of the service provided (e.g., air/water, lube, brakes, etc.) and that each sign does not exceed two square feet. 4. Instructional and warning signs and signs required or authorized by State or Federal law shall be exempt from the provisions of this Subsection. E. Places of assembly. In addition to signs allowed in Tables 3-11 (Signs Allowed in Commercial, Office, Industrial, and Institutional Zones), facilities whose activities and events change on a regular basis (e.g., places of worship, skate rinks, theatres, stadiums, etc.) shall be allowed the following additional signs: 1. Canopy sign, one for each street frontage, either wall -mounted or freestanding, in which the area shall not exceed 50 percent of the allowable sign area for each sign type. 2. Theaters with three or more screens shall be allowed an additional 10 square feet of sign area for each screen. 3. Glass encasements for special advertisements shall be allowed to be affixed to the primary building. Encasements shall not exceed a width of three feet or a height of four feet, the number of which shall be approved by the Director. 4. Changeable copy signs. F. Subdivision model home. Each model home featuring a water -saving landscape may display one additional four square foot sign in the front yard so that it is clearly visible to potential buyers. The sign shall indicate that the model features a watersaving landscape and irrigation design. G. Kiosk/Off-Site Subdivision and Business Directional Signs. Kiosk signs maybe installed in any zone, if they are a part of the City -approved program for designating and locating kiosk structures, and shall comply with the following: Sign Regulations 17.335 1. Panel and sign structure (kiosk) shall be of uniform design and approved by the Director. 2. A sign structure shall be located not less than 600 feet from an existing or previously approved sign site. Further, each sign shall only contain the name of the subdivision or business and one directional arrow for each name. 3. The placement of each sign structure shall be reviewed and approved by the Director. 4. Signs shall be installed on a public right-of-way with an approved Encroachment Pernut obtained from the Public Works Department and filed with the Department before the issuance of a Sign Permit. 5. A sign location plan shall be prepared showing the site of each directional sign and shall be submitted to the Department before the issuance of a Sign Permit. 6. No additions, tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards, or appurtenances shall be added to the signs after installation in compliance with the Sign Permit. No other directional signs (e.g., human sign holder, posters, or trailer signs) shall be allowed. 7. Temporary off-site directional signs ("bootleg") shall only be allowed in compliance with a resolution adopted by the Council, which outlines a program for their placement, removal, and administration. H. Off -Site Directional Signs 1. Off-site directional signs shall be permitted for uses or establishments located within the City. 2. An "off-site directional sign' shall mean a sign that directs attention to a lawfully permitted use or establishment within the City, which sign is erected at a location other than the property on which the use or establishment is located, but which, when considering factors such as the proximity to the use or establishment, the size and configuration of the parcel(s) on which the use or establishment is located, and the size and configuration properties surrounding such property, should be considered "on-site'. For purposes of the foregoing definition, a sign that is proposed to be located 500 yards or more from the property at which the use or establishment is located shall be presumed to not qualify as an "off-site directional sign', as permitted by this Section. It is the intent of the Council, in allowing such signs, to provide for public safety by directing traffic off the streets of San Jacinto at appropriate locations to nuiumize traffic congestion, to maximize the orderly flow of traffic, to protect vehicular Sign Regulations 17.335 and pedestrian traffic, and to enhance the aesthetics of the City by reducing excessive numbers or heights of signs. a. Number permitted. One sign may be permitted for each use or establishment. Additional signs shall be pernutted if additional entrances exist to the use or establishment, and such additional signage would aid in the identification of the use or establishment. The City may require multiple uses/establishments to erect and share space on one or more sign structures, to establish a sign program, or both. b. Sign design, location and size: (1) Off-site directional signs shall be attached to an existing free- standing sign whenever possible. When an existing free-standing sign is not available, sign location and type shall be determined by the zone in which the sign is proposed to be located. (2) Total cumulative sign area on the site displaying the off-site directional sign shall not exceed that which would otherwise be permitted by this Chapter for the type of sign, were the sign located on the property to which it provides direction. (3) Each sign may only contain the identification of the use or establishment on the property for which it was approved, or any subsequent or additional use or establishment occupying that property. (4) The design of each off-site directional sign shall be uniform and subject to the approval of the Director. C. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards, or appurtenances added to the off-site directional sign as originally approved. d. Permission from the owner, and anv tessee(s), of the property where the off-site directional sign(s) is located shall be submitted to the Director, along with a Sign Permit application. e. Notwithstanding the provisions of tlus Section, the Council may, by adoption of a resolution, authorize establishment of a thematic, uniform off-site directional sign program in conjunction with efforts to beautify City streets and public rights-of-way. Size, location, and design of off-site directional signs permitted under a City beautification program shall be established in the resolution authorizing the program. Sign Regdlations 17.335.100 — Standards for Temporary Signs 17.335 A. Garage sales. See Municipal Code Chapter 5.24 (Garage Sales) for regulations about garage sale signs. B. Special event signs. Temporary signs for special events (e.g., carnivals, charitable events, grand openings, holiday sales, parades, promotional sales, etc.) sponsored by a governmental, 501(c), or for-profit organization may be allowed subject to approval of a Temporary Sign Permit and the following: 1. Special event signs shall be limited to the duration of the sale or event, but in no case shall a promotional sign be in place in excess of 45 consecutive days. 2. There shall be a break of at least 45 days between the end of one 45 day posting or placement period and the beginning of another 45 day posting or placement period. 3. Special event signs shall be limited to 180 total days per calendar vear. 4. Special event signs may only include balloons, inflated display signs, banners, flags, pennants, and streamers. Promotional signs shall at all times be maintained in good and attractive condition, and shall be secured so as not to cause any safety hazards or constitute a nuisance. 5. Banners shall not exceed 15 feet in length or three feet in height, and may be displayed on wall or fence areas only. The number of banners per occupant shall not exceed one per street frontage. 6. Use of search lights and beacons may be included in an application for a temporary sign permit for promotional purposes, but the use shall be limited to no more than three consecutive days, with a break of at least 90 days, no more than four times per calendar year. C. Banner Installation Program for Banners Over City Rights -Of -Way. 1. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Development Code, the City may install banners over City rights-of-way regarding community and special events sponsored or co-sponsored by the City, or for displaying City messages or greetings. 2. The Director shall establish a written banner installation program, including banner application and approval guidelines, to regulate the installation of banners requested by a co -sponsoring organization over a City right-of-way. Sign Regulations 17.335 3. Banners shall be installed in compliance with the banner program established by the Director. 4. The intent of this Section is to retain the character of the areas over City rights-of- way as a nonpublic forum, but non-profit or other organizations co -sponsoring an event with the City may apply for installation of banners advertising or promoting the co-sponsored event. 5. The City may open or close any or all of the City rights-of-way to the banner installation program at any time. D. Window signs. 1. Temporary window signs shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the total window area on either a designated primary or secondary building frontage. For the purpose of this requirement, a window is anv glazed area, including glass curtain walls. 2. The placement of window signs shall allow for unobstructed observation by safety personnel (e.g., City police, private security, etc.) 3. Signs shall be allowed only on windows located on the ground floor and second story of either a designated primary or secondary building frontage. Window signs shall not be allowed above the second story. 4. Signs shall be painted or mounted on the inside of windows and doors. 5. Interior signs within five feet of a storefront window shall be counted as window signs for the purpose of calculating area of window coverage. 6. Permanent window signs shall be allowed subject to the requirements of Section 17.335.080 (Standards for Specific Types of Permanent Signs). 17.335.110 — Guidelines for Signs in Downtown Area This Section reserved for future use. Sign Regulations 17.335 17.335.120 — Procedures for Sign Permits, Exemptions, and Revocations A. Sign Permits. 1. Sign Permit required (including Temporary Signs). a. To ensure compliance with the regulations contained in this Chapter, a Sign Permit shall be required in order to erect, move, alter, change copy on, or reconstruct any permanent or temporary sign or sign structure except for signs exempt from permits in compliance with Subsection B, below. Sign Permits are also required for signs approved through a Comprehensive Sign Program as provided in Section 17.335.130. b. An application for a Sign Permit shall be made in writing on forms provided by the Department. 2. Approving authority. The Director shall review all Sign Permit applications for conformance with the provisions of this Chapter. For signs that comply with the provisions of this Chapter and do not require discretionary review: a. The Director shall approve or disapprove the permit application within 90 days from the receipt of a complete application and the applicable fees. b. Failure of the Director to approve or disapprove the permit application within the 90 days shall result in the permit being disapproved. C. If the application is disapproved, the Director shall notify the applicant with the reason(s) stated for disapproval. Notification shall be sent first class United States mail to the address provided on the application that shall be considered the correct address. Each applicant has the burden to furnish any change of address to the Director, by United States certified mail, return receipt requested. d. In the event an application is disapproved, the applicant may appeal the Director's decision in compliance with Section 17.600.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions). B. Exemptions to Sign Permit requirement. Sign Permits shall not be required for the signs listed as exempt in this Subsection. Exempt signs shall not be included in the determination of the total allowable number of signs or total allowable sign area for a site or project. However, exempt signs shall be required to adhere to the regulations established for each sign type. Signs erected without complying with the applicable regulations are considered illegal and shall be removed in compliance with Section Sign Regulations 17.335 17.335.190 (Illegal Signs). An exempt sign may still require a Building Permit, subject to the provisions of Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Construction). 1. Routine Maintenance. Painting, repainting, or cleaning of a sign shall not be considered erecting or altering a sign and therefore shall not require a Sign Permit, unless structural changes are made. 2. On -Site, Non -Illuminated Signs. The following on-site, non -illuminated signs shall not require issuance of a Sign Permit: a. Incidental Signs. Signs or notices that are incidental to an establishment (e.g., hours of operation, menu, credit card information, emergency contact information, etc.) provided that the signs do not exceed four square feet in area for all of the signs combined. Incidental window signs shall not be included in permanent window sign area calculations, except if illuminated. b. Building and Civic Markers. Memorial signs, plaques, and associated displays installed by civic organizations recognized by the City. C. Bulletin Boards. Bulletin boards for any legal, noncommercial establishment, when located on the premises of the establishment and not over 12 square feet in area. d. Change of Copy. Changing the copy in approved changeable copy signs in existence as of the date of adoption of this Chapter, or approved through the Comprehensive Sign Program (Section 17.335.130). e. Construction Project Signs. Real estate and construction signs not in excess of one for each street frontage, 32 square feet or less in area and less than seven feet in height. The time period for the temporary sign begins with the issuance of a Building Permit, or its functional equivalent, and ends with the issuance of the earliest of the following: a Certificate of Completion, a Certificate of Occupancy, a final inspection sign -off, or the functional equivalent of any of them. Directional Signs. Signs solely for the purpose of guiding pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic, parking, and loading on private property subject to approval by the Director. One safety or directional sign for each vehicle entry to a site with a maximum area of three square feet for each sign. Maximum sign height shall be four feet. Additional signs may be allowed with approval of a Comprehensive Sign Program (Section 17.335.130). Sign Regulations 17.335 g. Flags. (1) Flags that are 15 square feet or less when placed on a flagpole less than 25 feet in height and bearing noncommercial messages or graphic symbols (e.g., national, State, or local government flags; national or international organizations; etc.). Flags bearing commercial messages shall not be displayed in residential zones. (2) A maximum of three flags with an aggregate area of 45 square feet may be displayed on any single parcel. However, one flag up to 45 square feet in area and bearing an on-site commercial message may be displayed on each parcel in nonresidential zones. h. Garage sale signs. See Municipal Code Section 5.24 (Garage Sales). Government Signs. A sign erected by a Federal, State, County, agency, or the City. Holiday Window Painting. Signs and decorations painted on or applied to windows pertaining to holidays and seasonal events. All signs and decorations shall be removed within 10 days following the applicable holiday. k. Interior signs. Interior signs, as defined in Section 17.335.040 (Definitions). 1. Official signs. Official and legal notices or signs issued or placed by a court or government agency. To. Political Signs. Up to three political signs, with a maximum total sign area of six square feet and a maximum height of four feet, per parcel in any zone for a period not to exceed 14 days following the conclusion of the campaign. n. Portable Parking Lot and Valet Parking Signs. One freestanding portable sign at each parking lot entrance limited to 10 square (2'x5') feet in area. A valet parking plan approved by the Director shall indicate the location of the sign to ensure that the sign does not interfere with driver visibility or pedestrian movement. o. Public Service Signs. Public service signs authorized by Federal, State, or municipal agencies. Sign Regulations 17.335 P. Real Estate Signs. (1) Residential zones. In compliance with Civil Code Section 713, real estate signs are allowed, on a temporary basis, in residential zones, subject to the following: (a) One sign per parcel, except as provided in Subparagraph (e), below; (i) The sign shall not exceed four square feet; (ii) The sign may have one rider not to exceed one square foot (See Figure 3-42 (Real Estate Sign); (iii) The sign may include one brochure box not to exceed 154 square inches. For purposes of this Section, a brochure box means a plastic or metal container designed to hold brochures or flyers describing or advertising the real property for sale, lease, rent, or exchange; (iv) The overall height of the installed sign, rider, and brochure box shall not exceed four feet above ground unless the sign is mounted flush to a wall. (b) The sign shall be placed on the parcel for sale, lease, rent, or exchange and shall not be installed in a manner that creates a hazard for traffic or pedestrians; (c) No flags, pennants, balloons, or other attention -attracting devices shall be displayed; (d) The sign shall be removed immediately after the sale, lease, or rental of the property has been consurnmated; (e) Residential subdivisions shall be allowed one real estate sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area that advertises the first sale of structures and lots for a period of time not to exceed one year following the recordation of the final subdivision map. (2) Nonresidential zones. Properties in nonresidential zones shall be allowed one temporary real estate sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area that advertises the sale, rental, or lease of the premises upon which the sign is located; the directions to the property; and Sign Regulations 17.335 the owner's or agent's name and contact information. Permanent installations of real estate signs shall be subject to the standards for permanent signs in this Chapter. PEND ING SA 8 Figure 3-42 Real Estate Sign q. Site Address. Limited to one freestanding or wall sign, which only indicates the street address of the property on which the sign is located, for each street frontage, provided that the total aggregate sign area does not exceed four square feet. If a freestanding sign, the sign shall be setback at least five feet with a height no greater than 30 inches. r. Time or temperature signs. A time or temperature sign does not count towards the otherwise applicable limits as to number and size of signs for the property on which it is located, provided that the sign: (1) Shall have a maximum area of 36 square feet and shall comply with the height requirements established in Table 3-11 (Signs Allowed in Commercial, Office, Institutional, and Industrial Zones) for the type of sign (building/freestanding) to which it is attached. (2) Shall be designed in a manner that is architecturally compatible with other signs and with the structure on which it is placed. S. Vehicle signs. Signs attached to vehicles that do not meet the criteria of "vehicle sign," as defined in Section 17.335.040 (Definitions). Signs that do meet the criteria of vehicle sign are prohibited as provided in Section 17.335.050. t. Window signs. Window signs limited to painted signs on glazing, poster paper signs, and place cards attached to the inside of glazing of store fronts, provided that no more than 25 percent of the window area is Sign Regulations 17.335 covered. In the case of convenience stores and other similar retail establishments, views from the public right-of-way to the cash register area shall not be impeded. The intent is to provide visibility of the sales counter for increased public safety. U. Other features. Other features that do not fall within the meaning of sign, as defined in Section 17.335.040 (Definitions). C. Findings for approval. The approval of a Sign Pernut for an individual sign or for a Comprehensive Sign Program shall require that the review authority first make all the following findings, as applicable: 1. The proposed signs comply with the standards of this Chapter. 2. The height, size, location, and orientation of the proposed signs are appropriate for the site. 3. The placement and size of the signs will not impair the visibility of existing signs on adjacent properties. 4. The placement and size of the signs will not impair pedestrian or vehicular safety. 5. The proposed signs are of a color, letter type, material, shape, and style that are compatible with the scale and architectural style of the primary structures on the site and complementary to the structures on adjacent properties on the same street. To the extent feasible, the design should emphasize simplicity of style. 6. Sources of illumination shall be screened from public view and shall be designed to avoid glare onto a public right-of-way or adjacent property. D. Expiration and extension of Sign Permit. An approved Sign Permit shall expire 12 months from the date of approval unless the sign has been installed, or a different expiration date is stipulated at the time of approval. Before the expiration of a Sign Permit, the applicant may apply to the Director for an extension of an additional 12 months from the original date of expiration. In response to an extension request, the review authority may make minor modifications, or deny further extensions. The expiration date of the Sign Permit shall be automatically extended to concur with the expiration date of the companion Building Permit or other applicable permits. Sign Regulations 17.335 E. Revisions to Sign Permit. The Director may approve minor changes to an approved Sign Permit if the intent of the original approval is not affected. Revisions that would substantially deviate from the original approval shall require the approval of a new/revised Sign Permit by the Director in compliance with Section 17.660.100 (Changes to An Approved Project). F. Revocation of Sign Permit. The Director may, in writing, suspend or revoke a Sign Permit if the permit was issued on the basis of a material omission or misstatement of fact, or in violation of any ordinance or any of the provisions of this Chapter, or if the permitted sign violates any applicable law. 2. Within 15 days after issuance of the written notice, anv sign authorized by the revoked Sign Permit shall be removed. 3. Failure to remove the sign display within the 15 -day period shall be a violation of this Development Code, and the sign shall be deemed a public nuisance. G. Appeal. The applicant may appeal the denial of a Sign Permit application in compliance with Chapter 17.715 (Appeals). 17.335.130 — Comprehensive Sign Program A. Purpose. The purpose of a Comprehensive Sign Program is to integrate all of a project's signs with the overall site design and the structures' design into a unified architectural statement. A Comprehensive Sign Program provides a means for the flexible application of sign regulations for projects that require multiple signs in order to provide latitude in the design and display of multiple signs and to achieve, not circumvent, the purpose of this Chapter. B. Applicability. The approval of a Sign Permit for a Comprehensive Sign Program shall be required whenever any of the following circumstances exist. 1. Whenever four or more separate tenant spaces are present on the same parcel or on multiple parcels that are part of a unified shopping center or similar business center; 2. Whenever four or more non-exempt signs are proposed for a single -tenant development; 3. Whenever signs are proposed to be located on or above the second story on a multi -story structure; Sign Regulations 17.335 4. Whenever a project or parcel has more than 300 linear feet of frontage on a public street; 5. Whenever an existing multi -tenant development of three or more tenants is being remodeled or rehabilitated to the extent that the value of the work will be greater than 20 percent of the replacement cost of the structure(s), as determined by the Director; 6. A Comprehensive Sign Program for a theater or cinema use may authorize signs that deviate from the standards of this Chapter. The Comprehensive Sign Program may allow marquee signs, brighter lights, and design features not otherwise authorized by this Chapter if the sign(s) is/are generally consistent with the purposes of this Chapter. Approval shall not be based on message content; Whenever the Director determines that a Comprehensive Sign Program is needed because of special project characteristics (e.g., the size of proposed signs, limited site visibility, a business within a business, the location of the site relative to major transportation routes, etc.); and S. A Comprehensive Sign Program shall not be used to override the prohibition on new billboards in Subsection 17.335.030.F. (General Provisions - Billboard policy). C. Review authority. The Director is the review authority for a Comprehensive Sign Program. D. Application requirements. A Sign Permit application for a Comprehensive Sign Program shall include all of the information and materials required by the Director, and the filing fee set by the City's Planning Fee Schedule. E. Standards. A Comprehensive Sign Program shall comply with the following standards: 1. The proposed sign program shall comply with the purpose and intent of this Chapter, any adopted sign design guidelines, and the overall purpose and intent of this Section. 2. The proposed signs shall enhance the overall development, be in harmony with, and relate visually to other signs included in the Comprehensive Sign Program, to the structures and developments they identify, and to surrounding development when applicable. 3. The sign program shall include all signs, including permanent, temporary, and exempt signs. Sign Regulations 17.335 4. The sign program shall accommodate future revisions that may be required because of changes in use or tenants. 5. The sign program shall comply with the standards of this Chapter, except that deviations are allowed with regard to sign area, total number, location, and height of signs to the extent that the Comprehensive Sign Program will enhance the overall development and will more fully accomplish the purposes and intent of this Chapter. 6. Approval of a Comprehensive Sign Program shall not authorize the use of signs listed as prohibited by this Chapter. 7. Review and approval of a Comprehensive Sign Program shall not consider the signs' proposed message content. 8. The Director may approve an increase in sign standards in compliance with Chapter 17.650 (Variances and Minor Variances). 17.335.140 — Maintenance A. Maintenance of signs required. Signs shall be maintained in a safe, presentable, and structurally sound condition at all times, including the replacement of defective parts, painting, repainting, cleaning, and other maintenance activities. Failure to comply with these requirements may cause the sign to be declared a public nuisance, which shall be removed in compliance with this Section. B. Proper maintenance identified. Display surfaces shall be kept clean and neatly painted and repaired at all times, and there shall be no missing or damaged messages, graphics, or structural elements, or portions thereof. Signs shall be refinished to remove rust or other corrosion due to the elements as necessary. Faded, cracked, or broken faces or surfaces, and malfunctioning lamps shall be replaced immediately. Awnings that have signs shall be cleaned periodically and replaced if they become faded, tattered, or ripped. C. Administrative procedures applied to improperly maintained signs. Improperly maintained signs shall be subject to the following administrative procedures: 1. Notice of violation shall be sent by first class United States mail to last known address of sign owner and property owner, informing the owner(s) of the time in which removal of sign or repair of condition shall be accomplished. 2. If the owner(s) fail(s) to remove the sign or repair the condition, the City shall send final notice by certified United States mail, return receipt requested, and by first class United States mail, notifying the owner(s) that failure to remove or Sign Regulations 17.335 repair the sign within 30 days shall result in the issuance of a citation in compliance with the Municipal Code. 3. If the owner(s) do(es) not remove the sign or repair the condition witlun the 30 - day period, the City may apply the remedies identified in Municipal Code Sections 1.24 et seri., 8.44.050(H), and 1.28 et seq., in addition to any remedies otherwise available at law or in equity. D. Hazardous signs. If a sign is damaged or not properly maintained to a degree that causes it to pose a physical danger to persons or property, the following provisions shall apply: 1. Hazardous signs identified. A hazardous sign is a sign that poses a danger to the public or that could create a potential hazard. Hazardous signs are declared to be a public nuisance in compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 8.44 (Nuisances). The determination that a sign has become hazardous or unsafe shall consider only the physical condition and characteristics of the sign, and shall not consider the sign's message. 2. Removal of hazardous signs. Upon discovering a hazardous condition, the City may cause the immediate removal of a sign(s) that is a danger to the public due to unsafe conditions. No hearing shall be required before the removal of any hazardous sign. The City is not required to give notice of intent to remove the sign(s) prior to removal, but shall endeavor to do so and shall inform the property, business, and sign owner(s) that the hazardous sign has been removed within three days following removal, by certified United States mail, return receipt requested and by first class United States mail. Thereafter, the Community Preservation Committee shall conduct a hearing within 10 days following the removal, miless a different time is agreed to by the Director and the property, business, and sign owner(s). See Municipal Code Chapter 8.44 (Nuisances). E. Storage and costs. 1. Storage. The removed sign(s) shall be stored for a minimum of 30 days following written notice to the property, business, and sign owner, during which time the property, business, and sign owner may recover the sign(s) upon payment to the City for costs of removal and storage. 2. Abandonment. If the removed sign(s) is not recovered within the 30 -day period, the sign and supporting structure shall be declared abandoned and title shall vest with the City. Anv sign removed by the City shall become the property of the City, to be disposed of in any manner deemed appropriate. Sign Regulations 17.335 3. Recovery of costs. The costs of removal and storage of a sign(s) shall be considered a debt owed the City by the property, business, and sign owner, recoverable by legal action or a lien against the property. The cost of removal shall include any and all expenses incurred by the City, including legal fees. If not paid, the applicable costs may be imposed as a tax lien against the property. Notice of the imposition of the tax lien shall be sent to the owner of the property by certified United States mail, return receipt requested, as well as by first class United States mail. 17.335.150 — Enforcement The City may withhold the issuance of Business Licenses, Building Permits, Grading Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, other land use entitlements and may issue stop work orders for a development project failing to comply with the provisions of this Chapter. If any improvements or programs required by this Chapter are either rendered unusable or discontinued, the property owner, employer, and tenant may be subject to enforcement procedures in compliance with Chapter 17.725 (Enforcement Provisions). 17.335.160 — Nonconforming Signs A. Continuance of nonconforming signs. Except as provided in Subsection D, below, a legal nonconforming sign maybe continued and shall be maintained in good condition as required by Section 17.335.140 (Maintenance), but it shall not be: Structurally changed to another nonconforming sign, although its copy and pictorial content maybe changed. 2. Structurally altered to prolong the life of the sign, except to meet safety requirements. 3. Expanded or altered in anv manner that increases the degree of nonconformity. B. Repairing and repainting. Nonconforming signs shall only be painted and repaired in place and shall not be removed from their existing location unless removal of the sign for painting or repair is part of the sign's customary maintenance and repair. C. Change of business ownership. Upon a change of ownership, the new owner of a nonconforming sign may change the name(s) on the sign so long as there is no change in the structure or configuration of the sign. D. Removal of nonconforming signs. Nonconforming signs shall be removed if: 1. The nonconforming sign is more than 50 percent destroyed, and the destruction is other than facial copy replacement. A nonconforming sign shall be deemed to be more than 50 percent destroyed if the estimated cost of reconstruction and Sign Regulation 17.335 repair exceeds 50 percent of the replacement cost as determined by the Building Official. 2. The nonconforming sign is remodeled, unless the sign is remodeled to comply with the provisions of this Chapter. 3. Nonconforming signs shall be removed when a property is further developed in compliance with this Development Code. 4. Nonconforming signs shall be removed before the installation of new signs advertising the same business or any new business on the site. 5. Existing legal billboard signs shall be removed when the property on which the sign is located is further developed. 6. The nonconforming sign is located on a structure that is to be enlarged or expanded, if the nonconforming sign is affected by the construction, enlargement, remodel, or expansion. An enlargement, remodel, or expansion of the portion of the structure upon which the nonconforming sign is located or that is more than 50 percent of the structure area shall be deemed to affect the nonconforming sign. The nonconforming sign is temporary. E. Deactivation of flashing features. The owner of a sign that contains flashing features shall permanently deactivate the flashing features. 17.335.170 — Abandoned Signs A. When abandoned. Conforming and nonconforming signs shall be presumed abandoned under any of the following circumstances: 1. The sign identifies or advertises a business that has ceased for more than 90 days; 2. The sign is located upon a structure that has been abandoned by its owner for more than 90 days; 3. The sign pertains to a bona fide business, lessor, service, owner, or product that has been unavailable upon the site for more than 90 days; or 4. The sign has not been removed after the occurrence of a temporary event or activity with an approved Temporary Use Permit in compliance with Chapter 17.640 (Temporary Use Permits). Sign Regiilahons 17.335 The sign is a hazardous sign that has been removed by the City and has not been recovered by the owner within the time period specified in Subsection 17.335.140.E (Maintenance -Storage and costs). B. Removal of abandoned signs. An abandoned sign or an abandoned nonconforming sign shall be immediately removed by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is located or by a person, organization, or other entity that directly or indirectly receives a benefit from the information contained on the sign. 2. A sign frame or structure that has been abandoned shall be immediately removed by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign frame or structure is located. C. Notice that a sign is presumed abandoned. The Director shall send a person responsible for a sign presumed to be abandoned an Abandoned Sign Notification. Failure of the person to respond within 30 days to the Abandoned Sign Notification shall serve as prima facie evidence of intentional permanent abandonment of the sign. 17.335.180 — Illegal Signs A. Strict liability. Violations of this Chapter shall be treated as a strict liability offense regardless of intent. B. Illegal signs identified. The following signs are illegal, declared to be a public nuisance, and shall be subject to the enforcement procedures identified in Chapter 17.725 (Enforcement) as well as the procedures and remedies in Municipal Code Sections 1.24 (General Penalties), 128 (Administrative Citations), and 8.44 (Nuisances). 1. A sign erected, placed, posted, constructed, reconstructed, altered, maintained, or moved after the effective date of this Chapter that does not comply with all applicable provisions of this Chapter. 2. A sign erected, placed, posted, constructed, reconstructed, altered, maintained, or moved before the effective date of this Chapter or before annexation to the City that failed to comply with all regulations in effect at the time the sign was erected, placed, posted, constructed, reconstructed, altered, maintained, or moved. 3. A nonconforming sign that is required to be removed or altered by Subsection 17.335.160.D (Removal of nonconforming signs) and that is not removed or altered in compliance with Subsection 17.335.170.B. 4. Signs with flashing elements that are not deactivated in compliance with Subsection 17.335.760.E (Deactivation of flashing features). Sign Regulations 17.335 5. An abandoned nonconforming sign. 6. An abandoned sign. —This page inteutioiially left binnk— Sign Regulations 17.335 Resumes Bruce Jacobson, Principal JACOBSON & WACK AREAS OF EXPERTISE Zoning QUALIFICATIONS Principal with Jacobson & Wack, Bruce Jacobson is a land use planner and administrator with over 30 years of planning experience. He specializes in the implementation of community planning programs through the preparation of development codes, zoning and subdivision ordinances, local coastal programs, specific plans., and rezoning studies and related programs. With Jacobson & Week he has worked on over 100 zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, design guidelines, and development codes. Earlier planning positions include Deputy Planning Director for San Luis Obispo County, Principal Planner for Ventura County, and Planning Directorfor the City of Santa Paula. Mr. Jacobson's work on the City of Livermore Development Code was recognized with the 2011 Driehaus Form -Based Code Award for outstanding form -based codes from the Form -Based Code Institute. The Driehaus award selection jury cited the Code for the following attributes. This is a valuable model of how to code a medium-sized town with existing walkable and sprawl neighborhoods; the code is focused on providing a complete form -based regulation for higher density residential areas that are, or have the potential to be, walkable and will provide a successful model for other areas within the City; and the document is organized to incorporate a form -based code into a larger development code overhaul so that the sprawl areas of the City remain under Eudiean zoning while the form -based code is designed for walkable areas of the City and designed to expand to all walkable areas— as the City is ready. Mr. Jacobson prides himself on working very closely with the client throughout the update process to ensure that the finished product meets/surpasses the client's needs and expectations for an updated zoning document that is uniquely crafted to serve the client/community needs for an easy to use and enforce, legally defendable set of zoning ®JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants regulations. From initial general plan and code review and assessment, public outreach, organizational and formatting style selection, drafting of individual segments, meeting and refining the draft segments, through to the public hearing and adoption phases of the project, Mr. Jacobson can be counted on for continual hands-on client collaboration and guidance. AFFILLIATIONS • Member, American Planning Association EDUCATION B.S. degree in City and Regional Planning, at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo RELEVANT EXPERIENCE See Section 3 - Our Experience of this proposal. Proposal for Sign Code A3 JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants Laura Stetson, A)CP PRINCIPAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE General Plans / Zoning Codes / CEQA Documentation QUALIFICATIONS Ms. Stetson has served as project manager on general plans, zoning codes, specific plans, and special planning studies for diverse cities throughout California. In this capacity, she has worked with advisory committees, commissions, and councils to develop long-range goals, policies, and programs, and to craft the regulatory tools to implement those programs. She has conducted background research for planning, written plan elements, coordinated preparation of plans and related environmental documentation, and presented recommendations to decision-making bodies. She also directs preparation of CEQA documents, either as part of planning programs or to address development projects. Ms. Stetson leads the planning practice in MIG I Hogle- Ireland's Pasadena office, and manages projects for a variety of public sector clients. Experience includes comprehensive zoning code updates for the cities of Duarte, La Puente, and Baldwin Park, and serving as managing principal for General Plan updates in Redwood City, Arcadia, Rancho Cucamonga, and Torrance. Ms. Stetson led a team of specialists to prepare the City of Riverside's key land use regulatory tools: the General Plan, the zoning ordinance, the subdivision ordinance, and citywide Design Guidelines, as well as a Program EIR. The program involved working with many community groups to affirm direction defined through a prior visioning process and economic strategy study. As part of crafting a vision for the City of Claremont that was to be integrated into the General Plan, Ms. Stetson led a multi -layered public involvement program, including working with a 100+ member General Plan Committee with topic -oriented subcommittees. A-4 City of Temple City ©� Hogle-Ireland AFFILIATIONS • American Planning Association • American Institute of Certified Planners • California Planning Roundtable EDUCATION • B.S., Stanford University, 1983 • Graduate Coursework in Public Administration, American University, 1992 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE In addition to the projects described above, experience includes managing the following projects: Zoning Codes/Code Sections • Brea Hillsides • Maywood • Chino Hills • Redwood City Mixed Use • Commerce • Garden Grove Mixed Use • La Mirada • Vernon General Plans/Housing Elements • Azusa • Montebello • Brea • Monterey Park • Baldwin Park • Rialto • Colton • San Marcos • Garden Grove • Vernon • Manhattan Beach EIRs • Raymond Theater Reuse • Del Mar Station Mixed Use • Palmdale Water District Mater Plan • Rosedale Planned Community (Azusa) • Pasadena Land Use and Mobility Element Genevieve Sharrow ASSOCIATE AREAS OF EXPERTISE General Plans / Housing Elements /Zoning Codes/ CEQA Documentation QUALIFICATIONS Ms. Sharrow provides a broad range of planning and planning related services to clients, including geographic information system (GIS) support. Her primary responsibilities include preparing and assisting in the preparation of: • General Plans, with Housing Element expertise • Zoning Ordinances and Development Codes • Environmental analysis and CEQA documentation Ms. Sharrow has extensive experience with long-range planning documents and implementing codes. She has particular expertise in housing planning, having assisted many cities with successful completion of their Housing Elements. Genevieve was a primary contributor to the following projects: Zoning Codes • Baldwin Park Zoning Ordinance • Duarte Development Code • Garden Grove Mixed Use Zoning • Redwood City Zoning Ordinance • Vernon Zoning Ordinance General Plans • La Palma General Plan (in progress) • Rancho Cucamonga General Plan • Redwood City General Plan • Rialto General Plan • Vernon General Plan JACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants Hogle-Ireland Housing Elements • Alhambra • La Puente • Azusa • Lake Elsinore • Baldwin Park • Laguna Woods • Cypress • Monterey Park • Garden Grove • Redwood City • La Palma • Vernon As part of MIG I Hogle-Ireland's Environmental Team, Genevieve has contributed to a variety of CEQA projects and is experienced in the preparation of a full range of environmental documents. She has completed numerous program -level analyses, including EIRs, Initial Studies/ MNDs, and EIR Addendum for policy documents such as Housing Elements, General Plans, and Code Amendments. Ms. Sharrow has prepared air quality and greenhouse gas emissions assessments utilizing the latest CalEEMod software for a variety of development and program -level projects and is well -versed in the latest developments related to climate change. Ms. Sharrow also has ample experience with public participation and outreach as an integral component of projects. Ms. Sharrow has led facilitated discussions with stakeholders, conducted one-on-one interviews, participated in large open -house meetings with community members, created and administered surveys, and given presentations for interest groups, Planning Commissions, and City Councils. AFFILIATIONS • American Planning Association (APA) EDUCATION • M.A., Urban Planning, University of California, Los Angeles, 2007 • B.A., Social Anthropology, University of Michigan, 2002 Proposal for Sign Code A-5 fqJACOBSON & WACK Land Use Planning Consultants Jose M. Rodriguez ASSOCIATE AREAS OF EXPERTISE Comprehensive Planning / GIS / Community Engagement / Zoning QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Rodriguez has extensive and varied experience in urban planning. He has been a member of teams preparing general plans, specific plans, zoning ordinances, housing elements, design guidelines, and special planning studies. Additionally, he provides geographic information system (GIS) management for a variety of projects. He has a high level of expertise in managing advance planning projects. Mr. Rodriguez has experience preparing zoning ordinances and development codes. He has worked on the first-ever zoning ordinance for the City of Rancho Santa Margarita, and has worked on the La Puente and Duarte Development Codes. He has also prepared numerous graphics, matrices, and exhibits to help illustrate complex zoning concepts, including zoning base district and overlay zones maps. He also worked with several communities preparing subdivision ordinances that are streamlined and process friendly. Mr. Rodriguez has experience preparing general plan elements and comprehensive general plan updates for cities throughout California. He has particular expertise with GIS mapping and analysis for these projects, particularly for land use alternatives impact analysis. Mr. Rodriguez has assisted in preparing specific plans, from downtown plans to large master plans, for public agencies and private companies. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association (APA) A•6 City of Temple City © 01 Hogle-Ireland EDUCATION M.A., Urban Planning University of California, Los Angeles, 2001 B.S., Urban and Regional Planning California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1998 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Rancho Cucamonga General Plan (APA Award) • Rialto General Plan (APA Award) • Colton Land Use, Mobility, and Housing Elements • Claremont General Plan (APA Award) • Manhattan Beach General Plan • Brea General Plan (APA Award) • Redwood City General Plan (APA Award) • Yucaipa Freeway Corridor Specific Plan • Friant Ranch Specific Plan, Fresno County • Kern River Valley Specific Plan, Kern County • Irvine Wildlife Corridor Master Plan (APA Award)