HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrdinance 746ORDINANCE NO. 746
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 17.60 OF THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL
CODE AND ADDING TO THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL CODE A NEW CHAPTER
17.60, SIGN REGULATIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Chapter 17.60, inclusive of Sections 17.60.005
through 17.60.210, of the Beaumont municipal Code is hereby
repealed.
SECTION 2: Chapter 17.60 is hereby added to read as provided
for in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 9th day of May , 1994,
upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Leja, Vice Mayor Parrott and Council Members Berg,
Brey and Russo
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST:
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OR OFA OF THE ITYIOF BEAUMONT
Chapter 17.60
SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections:
17.60.005 Purpose and Intent
17.60.010 Categorization of Signs
17.60.015 Definitions
17.60.020 Administration
17.60.025 General Provisions
17.60.050 Sign Regulations - Signs Permitted in All Zones
17.60.100 Sign Regulations - Open Space, Residential and
Agricultural Zones
17.60.105 Sign Regulations - Manufacturing Zones
17.60.110 Sign Regulations - General Commercial Zones
17.60.115 Sign Regulations - Special Commercial Areas
17.60.120 Sign Regulations - Planned Unit Development Zone
17.60.125 Sign Regulations - Specific Plan Area Zone
17.60.200 Sign design Standards
17.60.300 Non -Conforming Sign Provisions
Major Permitted Sign Types (Chart)
17.60.005_Purpose and Intent. The City recognizes the
need for signs as a means to identify businesses and other
necessary and beneficial activities within the community. The
City finds that signing is an important design element of the
physical environment. Provisions consistent with the goals and
objectives of the community are necessary to ensure that the
special character and image the community is striving for can be
attained while serving business and other needs in the community.
The City is striving to provide an economically stable and
visually attractive community through high quality site planning,
building designs, landscaping and signing. As a planned
architectural feature, a sign can be pleasing and can harmonize
with the physical character of its environment. Proper controls
can achieve this goal and will make the City a more attractive
place to live, work and shop.
Furthermore, it is the purpose of this Chapter to make the City
attractive to residents, visitors and commercial, industrial and
professional businesses while maintaining economic stability
through an attractive signing program.
The intent and objectives of this chapter are:
A. To direct persons to various activities and
enterprises, in order to provide for public
convenience;
B. To provide a reasonable system of controls for signs,
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to ensure the development of a high quality visual and
functional environment;
C. To encourage signs which are well designed and pleasing
in appearance;
D. To encourage a desirable urban character which has a
minimum of overhead clutter;
E. To enhance the economic value of the community and each
area thereof through the regulation of the size,
number, location, design and illumination of signs;
F. To encourage signs which are compatible with on-site
and adjacent land uses;
G. To help facilitate the establishment of identifiable
special ares and enclaves in the community and to
enhance important historic elements in such areas;
H. To preclude potential traffic and safety hazards
through good signing; and
I. To protect the general public health, safety and
welfare of the community.
17.60.010 Categorization of Signs. For the purpose of
this chapter, signs within the City shall be classified in one or
more of the following categories:
A. Animated Signs. Signs designed to attract attention
through movement or the semblance of movement of the
whole or any part including, but not limited to, signs
which swing, twirl, move back and forth or up and down;
or signs which change color or shades of color; or any
other method or device which suggests movement.
Animated signs do not include flags and banners, time
and temperature signs.
B. ,Announcement or Bulletin Board Signs. Signs permanent
in character designed to accept changeable copy,
handbills, posters and matters of a similar nature.
C. Awning Sign. A sign painted or printed on the exterior
surface of an awning. An alternative to a wall sign,
permitted as same.
D. Banner. A fabric or fabric -like material on which an
advertising message is painted or otherwise affixed.
E. Billboard. A sign that directs attention to a
business, profession, product, commodity or service
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that is not the primary business, profession, product,
commodity or service sold, manufactured, conducted or
offered on the site on which the sign is located.
F. Construction Signs. Signs stating the names of those
individuals or businesses, such as architects,
engineers, contractors, or owners directly connected
with a construction project and/or the name of the
project, the address of the business, and emergency
telephone numbers.
G. Directional Signs. Signs which contain any of the
following words: "Entrance", "enter", "out", "one-way"
or other words, or words which contain nonflashing
arrows or other characters indicating traffic
direction.
H. Electronic Mess-ge Sign. A sign having the capability
of presenting variable message displays, including time
and temperature, by projecting an electronically
controlled light pattern against a contrasting
background and which can be programmed to change the
message display periodically.
I. Flag. A device, generally made of flexible materials,
usually cloth, paper or plastic, usually used as a
symbol of a government, school, religion, etc. It may
or may not contain any copy.
J. Flashing Signs. Lighted signs which in whole or in
part disappear and reappear at periodic intervals, or
are intermittently on and off, and which are placed so
as to attract vehicular traffic with emphasis on the
recurrence of lights as in those types generally
referred to as "nervous" signs, arrows, stars, etc.,
and/or beacon signs.
K. Monument Signs. A sign with an overall height of six
(6) feet or less, standing directly on the ground or on
a base of where supporting poles or structures, if any,
are enclosed by decorative covers.
L. Nameplate. Signs naming the occupant of the premises,
the business and/or address.
M. Off-site Signs. Any sign which advertises or informs
in any manner businesses, services, goods, persons or
events at some location other than that upon which the
sign is located.
N. Painted Signs. Signs painted on the exterior surface
of a building or structure. Painted signs do not
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include advertising painted on an apparatus (e.g.,
wood, board, etc.) attached to a structure.
0. Pennant A device generally made of flexible
materials, usually cloth, paper or plastic. A pennant
may or may not contain any copy and is primarily
intended to draw attention.
P. Pylon Sign. A sign with an overall height exceeding
six feet and having one or more decorative supports
permanently attached directly into or upon the ground.
Q. Political Signs. Political signs are signs setting
forth a political message with respect to an upcoming
federal, State or local governmental election.
R. Portable Signs. Signs not designed to be attached to a
building or anchored to the ground, including "A"
boards, sandwich signs and signs attached to a
fence/wall.
S. Poster Signs. Any sign attached to the ground in a
manner approved by the building official, which may be
visible from adjacent streets or highways.
T. Projecting Signs. Signs including wall signs which are
suspended from or supported by a building or wall and
which project from said building or wall.
U. Real Estate Signs. A11 signs and sign structures
relating to the sale, lease or other disposition of the
real property on which the sign is located and which
are temporary in nature.
V. Revolving Signs. Signs, all or a portion of, which
rotate in a constant, circular manner.
W. Roof Signs. Any sign supported by or attached to or
projecting through the roof of a building or structure,
or projecting above the eave line or parapet wall of
the building or structure.
X. Special Event Sign. A temporary sign which advertises
special events and activities such as grand openings,
charitable events, Christmas trees, fireworks, or as
specified by the Planning Director.
Y. Temporary Signs. Signs erected for a temporary purpose
not exceeding forty-five days, including banners,
pennant valances, streamers, balloon signs, inflated
devices, search lights, beacons, costumed or live
persons, moving stuffed animals, or advertising
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displays constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric,
plastic, paper, cardboard, wallboard, wood or other
light or similar materials used for advertising
purposes attached to or pinned on or from any
structure, staff, pole,line, framing, vehicle or other
object.
Z. Time and Temperature Sign. An electronically
controlled sign with illuminated flippers or light
bulbs for the sole purpose of displaying the time, and
temperature (F. and/or C.) at intermittent intervals.
AA. Under Canopy Signs. A sign with a single or double
face copy attached to the underside of a projecting
canopy perpendicular to the building frontage.
BB. Unofficial (non -regulatory) Signs. Signs located on
public property (e.g., street or median island,
parkway, sidewalk, traffic control sign posts, utility
poles, park land, trees, etc.).
CC. Vehicle Signs. Signs on or affixed to trucks, vans,
automobiles, trailers, or other vehicles which
advertise or provide direction to a use or activity not
related to its lawful making of deliveries or sales of
merchandise or rendering of service from such vehicles.
DD. Wall Signs. Signs which are in any manner affixed to
any exterior wall of a building or structure, the
exposed face of which is in a plane parallel to the
plane of the wall and which projects not more than
twelve inches frcm the building or structure wall.
EE. Window Signs. Signs painted, attached, glued or
otherwise affixedto a window or otherwise easily
visible from the exterior of the building.
FF. Wall Murals. The decoration on the exterior surface of
a structure with scenic, architectural or artistic
paints which in themselves do not identify or advertise
any product, service or business. A wall mural is a
sign if it is related by language, logo or pictorial
depiction to the advertisement of any product or
service or the identification of any business.
17.60.015 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter,
the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them by this section:
A. Advertising_ Structure. A structure of any kind or
character, erected or maintained for outdoor
advertising purposes, upon which any poster bill,
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printing, painting or other advertisement of any kind
whatsoever may be placed for advertising purposes.
(See also "Billboard".)
B. Area of Sign. The area of a sign shall include the
entire area within a series of rectangles whose
outermost boarders are defined by the outermost extent
of any writing, representation, emblem, figure,
character or separate sign surface. When letters
comprising a sign message are placed on a background or
field which is different in color or materials from the
architectural features of the building on which the
sign is mounted, the sign area shall be calculated as
the entire area comprising the overall sign feature.
In the case of a two-sided sign, the area shall be
computed as including only the maximum single display
surface which is visible from any ground position at
one time. The supports or uprights on which any sign
is supported should not be included in determining the
sign area unless such supports or uprights are designed
in such a manner as to form an integral background of
the sign. In the case of any cylindrical or spherical
sign, the total area shall be computed on the total
area of the surface of the sign.
C. Awning. Either a fabric covered appendage or a
temporary collapsible shelter of noncombustible
materials supported entirely from the exterior wall of
a building.
D. Canopy. A fixed overhead shelter used as a roof, which
may or may not be attached to a building.
E. Changeable Copy. Copy for temporary use which is
changed at periodic intervals and which may be utilized
on pylon, monument, wall, bulletin board or
announcement signs.
F. Commercial Complex. Any group of three (3) or more
commercial uses on a parcel or combination of parcels
which are generally served either by common access or
common parking, or large single commercial use
occupying at least two and one-half (23) acres with a
minimum of 200 feet of street frontage.
G. Development. A building wherein two'or more separate
independently owned or operated commercial occupancies
are contained.
H. Face of Building. The wall of a building, excluding
any appurtenances, such as projecting fins, columns,
pilasters, canopies, marquees, showcases or
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decorations, but including any required parapet wall.
I. Frontage. The length of a lot along a street or other
principal public thoroughfare, but not including such
length along an alley, railroad or freeway.
J. Frontage of the Parcel. On a lot with more than one
frontage on a public street, the front footage of the
parcel shall be determined by the measurement of the
larger or largest frontage on a public street.
K. Height of Signs. The distance from the average ground
level immediately surrounding the base of the sign to
the top of its highest element, including any
structural or architectural element. Landscape
mounding shall not be used to artificially increase the
height of a sign.
L. Hospital or Medical Center Complex. Any group of
medical or hospital buildings under single ownership on
a parcel or combination of parcels that contain a
minimum of twenty (20) acres or more.
M. Industrial Complex. Any group of three (3) or more
industrial uses on a parcel or combination of parcels
which are generally served either by common access or
common parking, or single industrial use occupying at
least one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of
floor area.
N. Landscaped Planter. An area specifically designated
for plant materials which may be at, below or above
grade.
O. Line of Sight. The point of visibility from the street
to an object, e.g., sign. The longer the line of
sight, the further the sign is visible from the street.
P. Luminous. That which emits light.
Q. Mansard Roof. A sloped, decorative roof element
attached to the face of a building wall.
R. Office Complex. Any group of three or more office uses
on a parcel or combination of parcels which are
generally served either by common access or common
parking.
S. Primary Street Frontage. The street frontage from
which the majority of the pedestrian or vehicular
traffic is drawn or toward which the building or
buildings are oriented for primary visual impact. Each
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commercial complex or shopping center shall be allowed
to designate only one primary street frontage. Where
no single street frontage can be identified as the
primary street frontage, or in cases of dispute as to
which street frontage is the primary street frontage,
the Planning Director shall designate the primary
street frontage in conjunction with the review of
proposed signs.
T. Secondary Street Frontage. A street frontage other
than a primary street frontage.
U. Shopping Center. Same as commercial complex.
V. Sign. Any card, cloth, plastic, paper, metal or other
material or painted character visible from outside of a
structure for advertising purposes, mounted to the
ground or any tree, building, wall, bush, rock, fence
or structure, whether privately or publicly owned.
"Sign" means any graphic announcement, declaration,
demonstration, display, illustration, insignia or
object used to advertise or promote the interest of any
person or business when the same is placed out-of-doors
in view of the general public. This definition shall
not include the display of the American flag, flag of
the State, county, public entity or City flag.
W. Sign Structure. The supports, uprights, bracings, guy
rods, cables and other structural framework of a sign
or outdoor display.
X. Window Area. Window area shall be computed by
calculating each window pane or panel. The area shall
be separate for each building face and for each window.
A group of window panes or panels can be considered one
window if they are adjoining on the building face and
are less than six (6) inches apart.
17.60.020 Administration
A. Sign Permit Required. A sign permit shall be required
prior to the placing, erecting, moving or
reconstructing of any sign in the City, unless
expressly exempted by this Chapter. Signs requiring a
permit shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter
and all other applicable laws and ordinances.
B. Uniform Sign Program. All applications for approval of
signs in a shopping center, commercial, industrial or
office complex, a group of three (3) or more businesses
on a parcel or project site or for commercial
recreation uses shall be submitted in the form of a
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Uniform Sign Program accompanied by sketches and
drawings to scale and dimensions showing details of
construction, including connections and electrical
plans, if any, and shall delineate the typical size,
shape, design, material, coloring, lettering, lighting
and position of the signage in relationship to the
building form or place where it will be displayed.
Scaled sketches of existing signs on the premises shall
accompany the application.
All sign locations shall be proven safe for traffic
sign distance purposes. A sight distance study may be
required with each monument or pylon sign being
proposed in the Uniform Sign Program when located next
to any right-of-way, sidewalk, driveway, or as
designated by the Planning Director.
All sign programs shall be filed and reviewed as
provided in this Chapter. Such Uniform Sign Programs
shall be developed in full compliance with the
requirements of this Chapter. No sign shall be
installed which does not conform to the approved
Uniform Sign Program.
C. Method of Application. An application for a permit
shall be made on forms as prescribed by the Director of
Planning. Such an application shall be filed with the
Planning Department. The application shall be
accompanied by any fees or bonds as specified by City
Council resolution.
Such application shall contain the location by street
and number of the proposed sign structure, as well as
the name and address of the owner and the sign
contractor or erector. Three copies of the plans,
fully dimensioned, shall be filed with the application,
including:
(1) Plot plan, fully dimensioned, showing location of
all buildings and improvements and the location of
each proposed sign together with the location,
size and height of all existing signs on the
premises/site. The street frontage shall be
clearly indicated on the plan.
(2) Elevation plan, fully dimensioned, showing height
and size of each proposed sign, colors, method of
illumination and materials of construction, and if
a wall sign, the exact location on the face of the
building.
(3) Structural details and circulations prepared and
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signed by an engineer or architect registered in
the State. Such details shall be required when
the area of the sign exceeds five square feet and
the height of the sign exceeds six feet.
D. Method of Review. The purpose of a permit is to help
ensure compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.
After receipt of a sign application, the Director of
Planning shall render a decision to approve, approve
with modifications, or deny the sign request within
fifteen working days. Such a review shall ensure that
any sign proposal is in conformance with this Chapter
and is consistent with its intent and purpose.
E. Director of Planning. It is the duty of the Director
of Planning to enforce all provisions of this Chapter.
The Director of Flanning has the authority under this
Chapter to designate a representative of the department
to implement the provisions of this Chapter. Further,
the Director of Planning has the option of referring
any sign request to the Planning Commission for their
review and approval.
F. Interpretation of Provisions.
(1) The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to
abrogate any easements, covenants, or other
existing agreements which are more restrictive
than the provisions of this Chapter.
(2) Whenever the application of this Chapter is
uncertain, the question may be referred to the
Planning Commission for determination. The
Planning Commission shall then authorize signing
which best fulfills the intent of this Chapter.
(3) If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this Chapter is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of proper jurisdiction, such portion shall
be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holdings shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions hereof.
G. Variances. Applications for a variance from the terms
of this Chapter shall be reviewed by the Planning
Commission according to the variance procedures set
forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
H. Appeal. A decision of the Director of Planning may be
appealed within ten (10) days of the decision to the
Planning Commission. The appeal shall be made on the
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forms prescribed by the Planning Department and fees
paid in accordance with the fee resolution. The
submission of the application and fees shall constitute
the filing of an appeal. The Planning Commission shall
review the appeal at a regularly scheduled meeting
according to the schedule of meetings and deadlines for
submission of applications. The Commission shall
either uphold, reverse, or modify the Director of
Planning's decision. If anyone is aggrieved or
affected by the decision of the Planning Commission,
then they may appeal the decision to the City Council
within ten (10) days from the decision of the Planning
Commission. The appeal shall be submitted in
accordance with the above appeal provisions. The City
Council shall review the appeal and either uphold,
reverse or modify the Commission decision.
17.60.025 General Provisions
A. Exempt Signs. The following signs shall be exempt from
the application, permit and fee requirements of this
Chapter. An electrical or building permit may,
however, be required:
(1) Permanent window signs not exceeding four (4)
square feet and limited to business
identification, hours of operation, address and
emergency information only;
(2) Real estate signs for residential sales not
exceeding four (4) square feet in area or five (5)
feet in height, provided it is unlit and is
removed within fifteen (15) days after the close
of escrow or the rental or lease has been
accomplished;
(3) Contractor or construction signs: One directory
sign shall be permitted on the construction site
for all contractors (may include bank, realtors,
subcontractors, etc.) not exceeding thirty-two
(32) square feet unless legally required by
government contracts to be larger. No sign shall
exceed eight (8) feet in overall height and shall
be located no less than ten (10) feet from any
property line. Such sign shall be removed upon
the completion of the project;
(4) Future tenant identification sign: Future tenant
identification signs may be placed on vacant or
developing property to advertise the future use of
the property and where this information may be
obtained. Such sign shall be limited to one per
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street frontage and to a maximum of thirty-two
(32) square feet in area and eight (8) feet in
overall height for parcels containing ten (10)
acres or less. For parcels greater than ten
acres, one sign is permitted for every six hundred
(600) feet of street frontage and is limited to
sixty-four (64) square feet in area per side and
fifteen (15) feet in overall height. Such signs
may also be placed along the freeway at one
thousand (1000) foot intervals, not to exceed one
hundred fifty (150) square feet in area per side
and twenty (20) feet in overall height. Further,
such signs shall be placed no less than ten (10)
feet from any property line. Any such sign shall
be removed upon completion of such project;
(5) Real estate signs for sale of industrial or
commercial property: One sign per street frontage
not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area
to advertise the sale, lease, or rent of such
property. No such sign shall exceed eight (8)
feet in overall height and shall not be located
closer than ten (10) feet from any property line.
Where a property has in excess of six hundred
(600) lineal feet of frontage, an additional sign
for every six hundred (600) lineal feet is
allowed;
(6) Interior signs within a structure not visible from
off-site or from outside of building;
(7) Memorial tablets, plaques, or directional signs
for community historical resources, installed by a
recognized historical society or civic
organization;
(8) Convenience signs not exceeding three (3) square
feet in area;
(9) Residential building identification signs used to
identify individual residences and not exceeding
two (2) square feet;
(10) Official and legal notices issued by the court,
public body, person or officer in performance of
his public duty or in giving any legal notice;
(11) Directional, warning, identification, or
informational signs or structures required or
authorized by law or by federal, State, county or
City authority;
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(12) Official flags of the United States of America,
the State of California, or other states of the
United States, counties, municipalities and
official flags for nations and flags of
internationally, and nationally recognized
organizations.
(13) Signs of public utility companies, indicating
danger or which serve as an aid to public safety
or which show location of underground facilities
or public telephones;
(14) Safety signs on construction sites;
(15) Political signs relating to any issue, ballot
measure, or candidate in any municipal, State or
federal election or political statements and
expressions shall be permitted in any zoning
district subject to the following provisions and
any other applicable provisions within this
Chapter.
(a) Any person, party or group posting political
sings in the City shall abide by the
provisions set forth is this Chapter;
(b) Any political signs shall be placed no
earlier than forty-five (45) days prior to
the election and shall be removed no later
than ten (10) days following the date of the
election;
(c) A political sign shall not exceed thirty-two
(32) square feet in total area for one side.
No signs shall be placed in a manner than
would obstruct visibility of pedestrian or
vehicle traffic;
(d) All political signs shall not exceed an
overall height of eight (8) feet from the
finished grade. Signs used for
identification of political headquarters
shall comply with the provisions of this
Chapter.
(e) The placement of any signs, whether on public
or private property, shall not cause public
safety or health hazards;
(f) No political signs shall be placed or fixed
to a tree, fence or utility pole, and shall
not be posted on any public property or in
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the public right-of-way without issuance of
an encroachment permit by the City Public
Works Director;
(g) No political sign shall be posted in
violation of any provision of this Chapter.
Further, the Director of Planning shall have
the right to remove all signs placed contrary
to the provisions of this section.
(16) Temporary window signs shall be permitted for any
business in a commercial zone, and for commercial
type uses in industrial or industrial/business
park zones when approved as part of a Uniform Sign
Program, subject to the following criteria:
(a) Limited to temporary messages such as sales.
No business identification is permitted.
(b) Maximum sign area shall be up to thirty (30)
percent of the window area, of the first
floor only on multi -story buildings, or up to
twenty (20) feet above finished grade on one-
story buildings, not to exceed one hundred
fifty (150) square feet.
(c) The placement of the sign shall be located on
the first floor only on multi -story
buildings, and shall not exceed twenty (20)
feet in height above finished grade on one-
story buildings.
(d) No temporary window sign shall be displayed
continuously for more than thirty (30) days.
(e) Paper signs which advertise "weekly specials"
and similar signs which are rotated on a
regular basis, shall have a fastening device
for a more permanent look. Window signs
affixedwith tape are discouraged.
(17) Residential garage or yard sale signs shall be
permitted subject to the following requirements:
(a) A permit for the garage and yard sale shall
be obtained prior to the erection of any
signs for such event.
(b) A maximum of three (3)
signs are permitted.
(c) Signs shall be limited to a maximum size of
three (3) square feet.
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(d) Signs shall only be placed on private
property, and not in the public right-of-way
or on utility poles.
(e) Signs shall only be erected on the day of the
event as permitted and shall be removed at
sunset each day.
B. Prohibited Signs. All signs not expressly permitted
are prohibited, including but not limited to the
following:
(1) Roof signs, except as provided for in this title;
(2) Flashing signs, except time and temperature signs;
(3) Animated signs;
(4) Revolving signs;
(5) Vehicle signs;
(6) Portable signs, except where permitted in this
Chapter;
(7) Off-site signs, except temporary subdivision
directional signs as provided for in this Chapter;
(8) Signs on the public right-of-way, except where
required by a governmental agency;
(9) Signs blocking doors or fire escapes;
(10) Light bulb strings and exposed tubing, except for
temporary uses such as Christmas tree lots;
(11) Banners, flags, pennants and balloons, except for
special events as provided for in this Chapter;
(12) Advertising structures, except as otherwise
permitted in this Chapter.
(13) Signs comprised of colors and materials which are
fluorescent, draw an excessive level of visual
attention or are otherwise offensive or
incompatible with the community's visual
character.
(14) Inflatable signs or signs designed to be flown,
including balloons, strings of balloons, kites or
other serial signs that are made of any
electrically' conducive material are prohited.
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(15) Signs, posters, advertisements, etc., attached to
utility poles, shall be prohibited.
C. Roof Signs. Roof signs may be used only in the event
no other signing alternatives are available. Roof
signs may be permitted if architecturally designed and
built into the roof structure. Such design shall be
compatible in design and materials with the building.
D. Signs Relating to Inoperative Activities. Signs
pertaining to activities or businesses which are no
longer in operation shall be removed from the premises
or the sign copy shall be removed or obliterated within
sixty (60) days after the premises has been vacated.
Any such sign not removed within the specified time
shall constitute a nuisance and shall be subject to
removal under the provisions of this Chapter.
E. Enforcement, Penalties and Abatement.
(1) Any violation of the provisions of this section
shall be deemed to be a continuing violation until
the violation has been corrected.
(2) Violation of any of the provisions of this section
shall constitute a nuisance and a Zoning Ordinance
violation.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this
section, the City Attorney, upon the order of the
City Council, may commence an action in a court of
competent jurisdiction to obtain an injunction
prohibiting the construction, erection,
maintenance or display, or requiring the removal,
of any sign which is in violation of any of the
provisions of this section. In any such action,
the City shall be entitled to recover its costs
and its reasonable attorney's fees.
(4) The owner or other person entitled to possession
of a sign which is removed, stored and/or
destroyed pursuant to any provision of this
section shall be liable to the City for the cost
of the removal, storage and/or destruction and the
City may recover the same through an action
commenced in a court Of competent jurisdiction
together with the City's court costs and
reasonable attorney's fees.
(5) Any illegal sign within the public right-of-way is
found and declared to be a public nuisance, and
such sign may be abated by the City as follows:
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(a) If the address of the owner or other person
entitled to possession of the sign is known,
notice of the City's intention to remove and
destroy the sign, stating the date after
which sign will be removed and destroyed,
shall be mailed to the owner or other person
entitled to possession by certified mail,
return receipt requested at least ten days
before the date. If the address of the owner
or other person entitled to possession is not
known, the notice shall be affixed in a
conspicuous place on said sign at least ten
days before the date. The notice shall also
set forth the provisions of this section.
(b) The owner or other person entitled to
possession of the sign may, before the
removal date stated in the notice, file a
written request for hearing with the Planning
Department. The request shall identify the
sign and its location, state the name and
address of the owner or other person entitled
to possession and set forth in detail the
contentions why the sign should not be
removedand destroyed.
(c) If a request for hearing is filed, the
Planning Commission shall hear the matter at
a regularly scheduled meeting held not more
than thirty (30) days thereafter. After the
hearing, the Planning Commission shall
determine whether or not the sign is an
illegal sign within the public right-of-way.
The written decision of the Planning
Commission shall be rendered within ten days
after the hearing and a copy of the decision
shall be mailed to the owner or other person
entitled to possession within seven days
thereafter. Unless a notice of appeal is
filed as provided for in this Chapter, the
decision of the Planning Commission shall
become final ten (10) days after mailing.
(d) The owner or other person entitled to
possession may file a notice of appeal with
the City Clerk within ten (10) days after the
date of mailing of the Planning Commission's
decision. If a timely notice of appeal is
filed, the matter shall be heard by the City
Council at a regular meeting scheduled not
more than thirty (30) days thereafter. After
hearing, the City Council shall determine
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whether or not the sign is an illegal sign
within the public right-of-way. The written
decision of the City Council shall be
rendered within ten (10) days after the
hearing and a copy of the decision shall be
mailed to the owner or other person entitled
to possession within seven days thereafter.
The decision of the City Council becomes
final ten (10) days after mailing.
(e) Unless the owner or other person entitled to
possession of the sign, on or before the
removal date stated in the notice described
in this section, files a written request for
hearing with the Planning Department, the
City may, at any time after said date, remove
and destroy the sign. If a written request
for hearing is filed then upon any final
decision of the Planning Commission or the
City Council determining that the sign is an
illegal sign within the public right-of-way,
the City may remove and destroy the sign.
(f) Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter
to the contrary, any illegal sign within the
public right-of-way which constitutes a
hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic may
be removed immediately and stored by the
City, at the expense of the owner, or other
person entitled to possession, pending
completion of the notification and hearing
procedures set forth in this section.
F. Construction and Maintenance of Signs.
(1) Every sign and all parts, portions, and materials
shall be manufactured, assembled and erected in
compliance with all applicable State, federal, and
City regulations, the Uniform Building Code and
the National Electrical Code.
(2) Every sign and all parts, portions and materials
shall be maintained and kept in proper repair.
The display surface of all signs shall be kept
clean, neatly painted and free from rust and
corrosion. Any cracked, broken surfaces,
malfunctioning lights, missing sign copy or other
unmaintained or damaged portion of a sign shall be
repaired or replaced within thirty days following
notification by the City. Noncompliance with such
a request will constitute a zoning violation and
will be enforced as such.
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G. Use of Flags. The use of flags is permitted in
conjunction with an approved residential subdivision
sales office or a commercial office, or an industrial
leasing office. The use of such flags shall conform to
the following provisions:
(1) A maximum of six (6) may be used.
(2) The flags shall be no higher than fifteen (15)
feet.
(3) The flags shall be displayed in the immediate
vicinity of the sales/leasing office. In no case
shall the flags be allowed within the public
right-of-way.
(4) In the case of a residential subdivision office,
the flags can be maintained as long as a valid
operating permit for the sales office has been
granted.
(5) In the case of a commercial office, or industrial
leasing office, the flags may be maintained until
seventy-five percent (750) of the spaces have been
leased.
(6) The maximum size of the flag shall not exceed
three (3) feet by five (5) feet and shall be
maintained in good condition. Torn or worn flags
shall be replaced.
17.60.050 - Signs Permitted in All Zones
A. Permitted Signs-- Generally. Sign permits may be
issued for signs included under this section provided
the signs are in compliance to all other applicable
laws and ordinances.
B. Convenience Signs. The following signs may be
permitted in any zoning district subject to the
provisions listed.
(1) On-site signs which are necessary for public
convenience or safety, but which are not exempt,
may be approved by the Director of Planning.
(2) Signs containing information such as "entrance,"
"exit," or directional arrows shall be designed to
be viewed from on-site or from an area adjacent to
the site by pedestrians or motorists while parking
their automobile.
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(3) Signs that convey advertising, or products, shall
not be considered a convenience sign.
(4) Any such sign shall not be allowed within the
public right-of-way.
(5) Such signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet
in area, per side. In the case of a ground sign,
the overall height shall not exceed four (4) feet.
C. Special Event Signs. Special event signs may be
approved for a limited period of time in any zoning
district as a means of publicizing special events such
as a grand opening, carnivals, festivals, charitable
events such as Christmas tree lots, and fireworks
stands. To apply for approval of special event signs,
the applicant shall submit a letter to the Director of
Planning which describes the proposed sign by means of
a sketch and the display dates. The Director of
Planning shall review the request within fifteen (15)
working days after receipt and shall make a
determination to approve, approve with modification or
deny the request. Such special event signs shall be
limited to the following provisions:
(1) No more than one special event sign shall be
permitted per activity and such sign shall be
either a wall, window or ground sign and may be in
the form of a banner or pennant.
(2) All special event signs shall be a maximum of
fifty (50) square feet and shall be posted below
the roof or shall be no higher than eight (8) feet
in the case of a ground sign.
(3) Special event signs shall be limited to a
cumulative total of forty-five (45) days per
calendar year.
D. Promotional Sales Signs. A promotional sales sign may
be approved for a temporary period of time, as
specified in this section, for commercial and
industrial uses. The signs may be used to promote the
sale of new products, new management, new hours of
operation, a new service, or to promote a special sale.
Any business desiring to use a promotional sales sign
must file an application and drawing or photograph with
the Planning Department for review and approval. The
use of such signs is subject to the following
limitations:
(1) No more than one sign shall be permitted per
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activity or business.
(2) The signs shall be temporary signs designed either
as a wall sign, window sign or ground sign. The
sign may be in the form of a banner or pennant.
(3) The sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet
and shall be posted below the roof. In the case
of a ground sign, the height of the sign shall not
exceed eight (8) feet.
(4) Promotional sale signs shall be limited to a
display period not to exceed fifteen (15) days.
Four (4) such periods shall be permitted during
each calendar year, not to exceed a cumulative
total of sixty (60) days per year. No more than
two (2) periods may be combined, for a maximum of
thirty (30) consecutive days.
E. Permitted Signs--On-Site Subdivision Signs. The
following signs shall be allowed in any zoning district
subject to the provisions listed:
(1) One temporary on-site subdivision sign not to
exceed sixty-four (64) square feet total for two
(2) sides or thirty-two (32) square feet for one
side and a total overall height of fifteen (15)
feet may be permitted on each primary street
frontage of the property being subdivided, not to
exceed two (2) such signs for all phases of any
subdivision (interior streets of the subdivision
are not recognized as a main street frontage).
(2) Such signs shall be for the identification of a
subdivision, price information and the developer's
name, address, and telephone number.
(3) Such signs shall be removed within ten (10) days
from the date of the final sale of the land and/or
residences or within twelve (12) months, whichever
comes first. Extensions of the twelve (12) month
time limit can be approved by the Director of
Planning in cases of hardship.
(4) Signs shall be maintained in good repair at all
times.
(5) A cash deposit of five hundred dollars ($500.00)
per sign shall be deposited with the sign
application to ensure compliance with this section
and removal of such sign. The deposit shall be
refunded to the applicant upon sign removal by the
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applicant. If the City is forced to remove any
signs, then the cost of removal shall be deducted
from the deposit.
F. Permitted Signs—Off-Site—Subdivision Directional
Signs. The following signs may be permitted in any
zoning district subject to the provisions listed:
(1) A maximum of six (6) signs may be used to lead
customers to the site.
(2) Signs shall be no larger than sixty (60) inches by
ten (10) inches and shall be grouped on a two-
sided sign structure as shown in Exhibit A. The
City may, from time to time, develop or amend the
design details for this sign structure.
(3) A sign structure shall be located not less than
six hundred (600) feet from an existing or
previously approved sign site. Further, each sign
may only contain the name of the subdivision, and
a directional arrow as shown on Exhibit B.
(4) The placement of each sign structure shall be
reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning.
(5) Signs placed on private property shall require the
written consent of the property owner, to be filed
with the Planning Director prior to issuance of a
permit. Signs in the public right-of-way shall be
reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director
prior to issuance of the sign permit, and shall
require approval of an encroachment permit.
(6) A sign location plan shall be prepared showing the
site of each directional sign and shall be
submitted to the Planning Department prior to the
issuance of a sign permit.
(7) Any such sign approved for a particular
subdivision within the City shall not be changed
to advertise another subdivision without prior
approval of the Director of Planning.
(8) There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers,
devices, display boards, or appurtenances added to
the sign as originally approved. Further, no
other directional signing may be used, such as
posters or trailer signs.
(9) All nonconforming subdivision signs associated
with the subdivision in question must be removed
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prior to the issuance of a new sign permit.
(10) A five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash deposit shall
be placed with the City to ensure compliance with
this section. Any sign placed contrary to the
provisions of this section may be removed by the
City and the cost of removal shall be deducted
from the deposit. Additional costs incurred by
the City resulting from the removal of illegal
signs shall be charged to the developer.
(11) The sign shall be allowed until subdivision is
sold out.
17.60.100 Sign Regulations -Open Space, Residential And
Agricultural Zones
A. 0-5 (Open Space. Conservation and Recreation) Zone.
Signs in the 0-S Zone shall be limited to for sales
signs in accordance with Section 17.60.025 of this
Chapter and the following signs for commercial
recreation uses, subject to approval of a Uniform Sign
Program as described in Section 17.60.020 B of this
Chapter.
(1) One monument sign for each street frontage,
limited to five (5) feet in height and thirty-two
(32) square feet in size.
(2) Building -mounted signage as appropriate for the
specific use, in any circumstance not exceeding
ten percent (10%) for any building wall.
(3) Any additional free-standing or pylon signs shall
be solely at the discretion of the Planning
Commission.
B. Residential Zones The following signs shall be
permitted in residential zoning districts:
(1) Single -Family Residential Zones (R -SF, R -A and R-
PD). Real estate for sale signs, and
identification signs in accordance with Section
17.60.025 of this Chapter.
(2) Multi -Family Residential Zones (R -MF and R -HD).
(a) Real estate for sale signs in accordance with
Section 17.60.025 of this Chapter.
(b) A maximum of two signs indicating the name of
the multiple -family dwelling, apartment or
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dwelling group shall be permitted. Permitted
signs may include monument signs not
exceeding six (6) feet in height and/or wall -
mounted signs. The total area of each sign
shall not exceed four (4) square feet for
less than twelve (12) units, or twelve (12)
square feet for twelve (12) or more units.
Signs attached to the wall of the building
shall not extend above the roof or eave line.
Such sign may project twelve (12) inches
maximum from the building face.
Identification signs may be illuminated,
either internally or externally; provided,
that all lights are directed away from public
rights-of-way and adjacent properties.
(c) An illuminated directory sign shall be
provided at each entrance of all multi -family
complexes with more than twelve (12) dwelling
units. Directory signs shall provide a
diagrammatic representation of the complex in
accordance with the requirements of the Fire
Department.
C. Agricultural (A-1) Zones.
(a) Real estate for sales signs and identification
signs in accordance with Section 17.60.025 of this
Chapter.
(b) Signs for produce sales, subject to approval of a
Uniform Sign Program in accordance with Section
17.60.020 B. of this Chapter.
17.60.105 - Sign Regulations - Manufacturing Zones
A. M -L (Light Manufacturing) Zone.
(1) Permitted Signs: The following signs are
specifically permitted for industrial complexes,
subject to the approval of a Uniformed Sign
Program in accordance with Section 17.60.020 B. of
this Chapter:
(a) Wall Signs• One wall sign is permitted for
each wall face of the establishment provided
there are not more than four (4) wall signs
for any one business. Said sign(s) shall
identify the name and/or logo of business
only. In no case shall the total sign area
of any unit or building exceed one square
foot of sign area for each linear foot of the
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unit's or building's primary frontage and
shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet per sign. Wall signs shall not occupy
more than seventy percent (70%) of the
storefront or unit width. Sign copy for all
wall signs shall be individual channel
letters of a maximum of twenty-four (24)
inches in height. If the sign contains a
logo, said logo shall be a maximum of thirty-
six (36) inches in height. A wall sign may
not project any of its height above the roof,
eave line or parapet of the wall upon which
it is mounted. In no case shall it be more
than thirty (301 inches above the roof line.
(b) Monument Signs: One monument sign not to
exceed thirty (30) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify separate
businesses or uses in the industrial complex.
The monument sign structure shall not exceed
six (6) feet in height. Additional monument
signs may be permitted on parcels having more
than one frontage and if the signs are
located at least three hundred (300) feet
apart. Monument signs shall be placed in a
landscaped area or planter of not less than
two hundred fifty (250) square feet and shall
be located a minimum of five (5) feet from
any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway.
(c) Pylon Signs: One pylon sign not to exceed
one hundred (100) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify a separate
business or uses in the industrial complex.
The pylon sign structure shall not exceed
twenty (20) feet in height. Pylon signs
shall be placed in a landscaped area or
planter of not less than two hundred fifty
(250) square feet. Pylon signs shall be a
minimum of five (5) feet from any right-of-
way, sidewalk or driveway.
(d) Directional S'gns: A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not
to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in
area and four (4) feet in height.
(2) Signs Specifically Permitted for Uses not in an
Industrial Complex:
(a) Wall Signs: One wall sign is permitted for
each wall face of the establishment provided
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there are not more than for (4) wall signs
for any one business. Said sign(s) shall
identify the name and/or logo of business
only. In no case shall the total sign area
of any unit or building exceed one square
foot of sign area for each linear foot of the
unit's or building's primary frontage and
shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet per sign. Wall sign shall not occupy
more than seventy percent (70%) of the
storefront or unit width. Sign copy for all
signs shall be individual channel letters of
a maximum of twenty-four (24) inches in
height. If the sign contains a logo, said
logo shall be a maximum of thirty-six (36)
inches in height. A wall sign may not
project any of its height above the roof,
eave line or parapet of the wall upon which
it is mounted. In no case shall it be more
than thirty (30) inches above the roof line.
(b) Monument Signs: One monument sign not to
exceed thirty (30) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify a
business. The monument sign structure shall
not exceed sign (6) feet in height. Monument
signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or
planter of not less than two hundred fifty
(250) square feet and shall be a minimum of
five (5) feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk
or driveway.
(c) Pylon Signs: One pylon sign not to exceed
seventy-five (75) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify a
business. The pylon sign structure shall not
exceed twenty (20) feet in height. Pylon
signs for individual business which are not
located within an industrial complex shall be
subject to the approval of a sign permit by
the Planning Commission, and shall require
the applicant to demonstrate that the
specific land use necessitates a pylon sign
for visibility. Pylon signs shall be placed
in a landscaped area or planter of not less
than two hundred fifty (250) square feet and
shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any
right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway.
(d) Directional Signs• A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not
to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in
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area and four (4) feet in height.
B. M -IP (Industrial Park) and M -C (Commercial Light
Manufacturing) Zones
(1) Permitted Signs: The following signs are
specifically permitted for industrial complexes,
subject to the approval of a Uniform Sign Program
in accordance with Section 17.60.020 B. of this
Chapter:
(a) Wall Signs: One wall sign is permitted for
each wall face of the establishment provided
there are not more than four (4) wall signs
for any one business. Said sign(s) shall
identify the name and/or logo of business
only. In no case shall the total sign area
of any unit or building exceed one square
foot of sign area for each linear foot of the
unit's or building's primary frontage and
shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet per sign. Wall signs shall not occupy
more than seventy percent (70°%) of the
storefront or unit width. Sign copy for all
wall signs shall be individual channel
letters of a maximum of twenty-four (24)
inches in height. If the sign contains a
logo, said logo shall be a maximum of thirty-
six (36) inches in height. A wall sign may
not project any of its height above the roof,
eave line or parapet of the wall upon which
it is mounted. In no case shall it be more
than thirty (30) inches above the roof line.
(b) Monument Signs: One monument sign not to
exceed thirty (30) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify separate
businesses or uses in the industrial complex.
The monument sign structure shall not exceed
six (6) feet in height. Additional monument
signs may be permitted on parcels having more
than one frontage and if the signs are
located at least three hundred (300) feet
apart. Monument signs shall be placed in a
landscaped area or planter of not less than
two hundred fifty (250) square feet and shall
be a minimum of five (5) feet from any right-
of-way, sidewalk or driveway.
(c) Pylon Signs: One pylon sign not to exceed
one hundred (100) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify a separate
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business or uses in the industrial complex.
The pylon sign structure shall not exceed
twenty (20) feet in height. Pylon signs
shall be placed in a landscaped area or
planter of not less than two hundred fifty
(250) square feet and shall be a minimum of
five (5) feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk
or driveway.
(d) Under Canopy Signs: For each use or
occupancy, one maximum four (4) square foot
identification under canopy sign per
frontage.
(e) Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not
to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in
area and four (4) feet in height.
(2) Signs Specifically Permitted for Uses not in an
Industrial Complex:
(a) Wall Signs• One wall sign is permitted for
each wall face of the establishment provided
there are not more than four (4) wall signs
for any one business. Said sign shall
identify the name and/or logo of business
only. In no case shall the total sign area
of any unit or building exceed one square
foot of sign area for each linear foot of the
unit's or building's primary frontage and
shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet per sign. Wall signs shall not occupy
more than seventy percent (70%) of the
storefront or unit width. Sign copy for all
wall signs shall be individual channel
letters of a maximum of twenty-four (24)
inches in height. If the sign contains a
logo, said logo shall be a maximum of thirty-
six (36) inches in height. A wall sign may
not project any of its height above the roof,
eave line or parapet of the wall upon which
it is mounted. In no case shall it be more
than thirty (30) inches above the roof line.
(b) Monument Signs: One monument sign not to
exceed thirty (30) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify a
business. The monument sign structure shall
not exceed six (6) feet in height. Monument
signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or
planter of not less than two hundred fifty
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(250) square feet and shall be a minimum of
five (5) feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk
or driveway.
(c) Pylon Signs: One pylon sign not to exceed
seventy five (75) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify a
business. The pylon sign structure shall not
exceed twenty (20) feet in height. Pylon
signs for individual business which are not
located within an industrial complex shall be
subject to the approval of a sign permit by
the Planning Commission, and shall require
the applicant to demonstrate that the
specific land use necessitates a pylon sign
for visibility. Pylon signs shall be placed
in a landscaped area or planter of not less
than two hundred fifty (250) square feet and
shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any
right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway.
(d) Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not
to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in
area and four feet in height.
17.60.110 Sign Regulations - General Commercial Zones The
standards and provisions contained in this section shall be
applicable development in the C -N (Commercial Neighborhood), C -G,
(Commercial General) and C -HS (Commercial Highway Service) Zones,
excepting therefrom properties with these zoning designations,
which are located in the "Special Commercial Areas" as set forth
in Section 17.60.115 of this Chapter.
A. Permitted Signs in the C -N, C -G and C -HS Zones Within a
Commercial Complex Shall Include:
(1) Wall Signs: One wall sign is permitted for each
wall face of the establishment provided there are
not more than four (4) wall signs for any one
business. Said sign shall identify the name
and/or logo of business only. In no case shall
the total sign area of any unit or building exceed
one square foot of sign area for each linear foot
of the unit's or building's primary frontage and
shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet per
sign. Wall signs shall not occupy more than
seventy percent (700) of the storefront or unit
width. Sign copy for all wall signs shall be
individual channel letters of a maximum of twenty-
four (24) inches in height. If the sign contains
a logo, said logo shall be a maximum of thirty-six
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(36) inches in height. A wall sign may not
project any of its height above the roof, eave
line or parapet of the wall upon which it is
mounted. In no case shall it be more than thirty
(30) inches above the roof line.
(2) Monument Signs: One monument sign not to exceed
thirty (30) square feet in sign area which may be
permitted to identify separate businesses or uses
in the commercial complex. The monument sign
structure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
Additional monument signs may be permitted on
parcels having more than one frontage and the
signs are located at least three hundred (300)
feet apart. Monument signs shall be placed in a
landscaped area or planter of not less than two -
hundred fifty (250) square feet. Monument signs
shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from
any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway.
(3) Pylon Signs: One pylon sign not to exceed one
hundred (100) square feet in sign area which may
be permitted to identify a separate business or
uses in the commercial complex. The pylon sign
structure shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in
height. For each secondary street frontage with
at least three hundred (300) feet of length, one
additional pylon sign may be permitted not to
exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area
and shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height.
(a) Where pylon signs are placed on both major
and secondary street frontages, each such
sign shall be placed as near to the middle of
the street frontage as practical or at a
major driveway entrance to the commercial
complex from the street frontage.
(b) Pylon signs shall be placed in a landscaped
area or planter of not less than two hundred
fifty (250) square feet. Pylon signs shall
be a minimum of five (5) feet from any right-
of-way, sidewalk or driveway.
(c) A maximum of three (3) signs may be used to
identify any one business pursuant to the
criteria outlined in this section.
(4) Service and Delivery Signs: One unlighted sign
per occupancy not to exceed two (2) square feet
may be placed on the rear of the building for
service and delivery purposes.
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(5) Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not to
exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in area and
four (4) feet in height.
(6) Window Signsi Window signs conforming to the
provisions of Section 17.60.025.A.16.
(7) Under Canopy Signs: For each use or occupancy,
one maximum four (4) foot identification under
canopy sign per frontage.
B. Permitted Signs in the C -N, C -G and C -HS Zones for Uses
not Part of a Commercial Complex Shall Include:
(1) Wall Signs: One wall sign is permitted for each
wall face of the establishment provided there are
not more than four (4) wall signs for any one
business. Said sign shall identify the name
and/or logo of business only. In no case shall
the total sign area of any unit or building exceed
one square foot of sign area for each linear foot
of the unit's or building's primary frontage and
shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet per
sign. Wall signs shall not occupy more than
seventy percent (70%) of the storefront or unit
width. Sign copy for all wall signs shall be
individual channel letters of a maximum of twenty-
four (24) inches in height. If the sign contains
a logo, said logo shall be a maximum of thirty-six
(36) inches in height. A wall sign may not
project any of its height above the roof, eave
line or parapet of the wall upon which it is
mounted. In no case shall it be more than thirty
(30) inches above the roof line.
(2) Service and Delivery Signs; One unlighted sign
per occupancy not to exceed two (2) square feet
may be placed on the rear of the building for
service and delivery purposes.
(3) Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not to
exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in area and
four (4) feet in height.
(4) Window S3gnsi Window signs conforming to the
provisions of Section 17.60.025.A.(16).
(5) Under Canopy Signs: For each use or occupancy,
one maximum four (4) foot identification under
canopy sign per frontage.
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(6) Exceptions: Certain exceptions may be granted by
the Planning Commission to the sign standards
applicable to commercial uses not located within a
commercial complex, including (i) the maintenance
of non -conforming signs when such signs are in the
opinion of the Planning Commission essential to
the continued operation and well-being of an
established business, and (ii) for the erection of
freestanding sign(s) when the following findings
can be made by the Planning Commission:
(a) The site is subject to limited visibility and
additional signing is necessary for a
reasonable level of advertising exposure;
(b) The type of business or the configuration of
the site necessitates additional signage.
Exceptions shall be approved through the sign
permit and minor variance process provided
for in the Zoning Ordinance.
C. Freeway -Facing Signs Shall be Permitted in the C -N, C -G
and C -S Zones Subject to the Following Requirements.
(1) The maximum allowable sign face area of any
freeway -facing sign for a shopping center or
commercial complex which totals more than 250,000
square feet of gross floor area shall be three
hundred (300) square feet and shall not exceed
sixty (60) feet in height, unless otherwise
approved by the Planning Commission when, in the
judgement of the Planning Commission, sufficient
justification exists.
(2) The maximum allowable sign face area of any
freeway -facing sign for a shopping center or
commercial complex which totals less than 250,000
square feet of gross floor area shall be one
hundred fifty (150) square feet and shall not
exceed sixty (60) feet in height, unless otherwise
approved by the Planning Commission when, in the
judgement of the Planning Commission, sufficient
justification exists.
(3) Freeway -facing signs, including freeway -facing
electronic message signs, may only be permitted
subject to the approval of a sign permit by the
Planning Commission. Freeway -facing signs may be
permitted subject to the following criteria and
findings:
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(a) It is located upon or within five hundred
(500) feet of the property upon which the use
identified is located;
(b) It is located in the vicinity of a freeway
interchange and within three hundred (300)
feet of the freeway right-of-way and six
hundred (600) feet of the intersecting street
right-of-way;
(c) The following findings must be made:
i. The elevation of the freeway in relation
to the elevation of the abutting
properties justifies the height
requested, and is the minimum necessary.
ii. The number and spacing of freeway signs
will not cause unnecessary confusion,
clutter or other unsightliness in the
general location.
iii. The use identified, as well as its type,
size and intensity, justifies the size,
design and location of the sign
requested.
iv. The needs of the traveling public and
the use justifies the sign requested.
D. Automobile Service Station Signs Shall be Permitted
Subject to the Following Requirements:
(1) Identification/Price Monument Sign: For each
service station, one monument, combination price
and identification sign, maximum thirty (30)
square feet in size and maximum six (6) feet in
overall height shall be permitted, and must
include all price advertising as required by State
law. Elevated signs may be used subject to
approval of the Planning Commission where vision
impairments exists, however elevated signs shall
be designed with appropriate vision spaces. Such
signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in
overall height.
(2) Identification Pylon Sign: For service stations
located contiguous to a freeway where a freeway
exit serves the street from which the service
station takes direct access, in addition to the
identification/price monument sign allowed by
paragraph (1) above, one identification pylon
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sign, maximum one hundred (100) square feet in
size and forty (40) feet in overall height,
situated so as to be directed toward and
permanently viewable from the freeway, shall be
permitted.
(3) Special Service Signs: Each service station may
display two special service signs per pump island.
Special service signs shall be limited to such
items as self serve, full serve, air, water,
cashier, andshall be non -illuminated. Such signs
must be permanently affixed to the pump island
they identify. Each sign may not exceed four (4)
square feet in overall size.
(4) Wall Signs: Wall signs for automobile service
stations shall be permitted subject to the
provisions set forth in Section 17.60.110.B.(1).
(5) Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not to
exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in area and
four (4) feet in height.
(6) Window Signs: Window signs conforming to the
provisions of Section 17.60 025.A.(16).
E. Theater Marquee Signs: Shall be permitted subject to
the following requirements:
(1) The size of a theater marquee sign shall be
determined by the number of screens. Each screen
shall be permitted a maximum of ten (10) square
feet for each sign face area. For example:
A four-plex theater - forty (40) square feet of
sign face area
A theater marquee sign may not total more than one
hundred (100) square feet of sign face area.
(2) A maximum of one theater marquee sign, not to
exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height, is
permitted per street frontage exclusive of
freeway; provided, however, that the theater is
part of an integrated shopping center.
(3) A maximum of one theater marquee sign, not to
exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height, shall be
permitted for theaters not considered to be part
of an integrated shopping center.
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(4) A maximum of one wall -mounted theater marquee sign
shall be permitted at the main entrance to the
theater. One additional wall -mounted sign may be
permitted, subject to the Planning Director's
approval.
F. Electronic Message Signs: Shall be permitted subject
to the following requirements:
(1) One electronic message sign may be permitted in a
commercial complex with a minimum of 25,000 square
feet of floor area. No electronic message sign
shall be located closer than 2,500 feet to another
electronic message sign. A conditional use permit
shall be required whereby the Planning Commission
will determine the size and height of the sign
and, whereby, a percentage of the copy may be
devoted to public comment.
(2) Each display shall appear for a period of at least
eight seconds. Displays shall not be animated,
appear in incremental stages or move across the
changeable copy sign face. The sign shall remain
blank (no message or display) for at least one
second between displays.
(3) The sign may display commercial identification or
advertising for only those occupants of the
parcels which are part of the complex or the
merchandise or activities available on the
parcels which are part of the commercial complex.
The sign shall not be used as a billboard. The
sign may also display non-commercial public
service and free speech messages.
(4) The sign shall be reviewed for traffic safety
purposes by the City's Public Works Director and
shall comply with any and all safety standards as
prescribed by the State of California.
17.60 115 - Sign Regulations - Special Commercial Areas
Certain commercial areas within Beaumont are of a unique
character due to historic, land use, parcelization and
circulation considerations. These areas, which contain C -G
(Commercial -General), C -N (Commercial -Neighborhood) and C -HS
(Commercial - Highway Service) Zoning Districts, shall be subject
to differing criteria as compared to other commercial areas in
the City, as set forth within this section.
A. Antique Village District Area, Consisting of Properties
Fronting on the North Side of Sixth Street Between
Magnolia Avenue and Veile Avenue on the South Side of
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Sixth Street Between Euclid Avenue and Veile Avenue,
and on the East and West Sides of Beaumont Avenue
Between Sixth Street and Seventh Street
(1) Permitted signs for Commercial complexes shall
include:
(a) Wall Signs: One wall sign is permitted for
each wall face of the establishment provided
there are not more than four (4) wall signs
for any one business. Said sign(s) shall
identify the name and/or logo of business
only. In no case shall the total sign area
of any unit or building exceed three quarters
(3/4) square foot of sign area for each
linear foot of the unit's or building's
primary frontage and shall not exceed
seventy-five (75) square feet per sign. Wall
signs shall not occupy more than sixty
percent (60%) of the storefront or unit
width. Sign copy for all wall signs shall
be individual channel letters of a maximum of
twenty-four (24) inches in height. Painted
wall signs are permitted when determined to
be compatible with the architectural
character of the building and area. If the
sign contains a logo, said logo shall be a
maximum of thirty-six (36) inches in height.
A wall sign may not project any of its height
above the roof, eave line or parapet of the
wall upon which it is mounted. In no case
shall it be more than thirty (30) inches
above the roof line.
(b) Monument Signs: One monument sign not to
exceed thirty (30) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify separate
businesses or uses in the commercial complex.
The monument sign structure shall not exceed
six (6) feet in height. Additional monument
signs may be permitted on parcels having more
than one frontage and the signs are located
at least two hundred (200) feet apart.
(c) Pylon Signs: Pylon signs not to exceed
seventy-five (75) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify separate
businesses or uses in the commercial complex,
subject to approval of a sign permit by the
Planning Commission. In consideration of
pylon signs in this area the Planning
Commission shall consider the need for,
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compatibility and appropriateness of such
signage at the proposed location.
(d) Monument and pylon signs shall be placed in a
landscaped area or planter of not less than
two hundred fifty (250) square feet.
Monument and pylon signs shall be a minimum
of five (5) feet from any right-of-way,
sidewalk or driveway.
(e) Service and Delivery Signs: One unlighted
sign per occupancy not to exceed two (2)
square feet may be placed on the rear of the
building for service and delivery purposes.
(f) Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not
to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in
area and four (4) feet in height.
(g) Window Signs: Window signs conforming to the
provisions of Section 17.60.025.A.(16).
(h) Under Canopy Signs: For each use or
occupancy, one maximum four (4) square foot
identification under canopy sign per
frontage.
(i) Internally or back -lit fluorescent signs
shall not be permitted in the Antique Village
District Area.
(2) Permitted signs for uses not part of a commercial
complex shall include:
(a) Wall Sians: One wall sign is permitted for
each wall face of the establishment provided
there are not more than four (4) wall signs
for any one business. Said sign(s) shall
identify the name and/or logo of business
only. In no case shall the total sign area
of any unit or building exceed three quarters
(3/4) square foot of sign area for each
linear foot of the unit's or building's
primary frontage and shall not exceed
seventy-five (75) square feet per sign. Wall
signs shall not occupy more than sixty
percent (60%) of the storefront or unit
width. Sign copy for all wall signs shall
be individual channel letters of a maximum of
twenty-four (24) inches in height. Painted
wall signs are permitted when determined to
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be compatible with the architectural
character of the building and area. If the
sign contains a logo, said logo shall be a
maximum of thirty-six (36) inches in height.
A wall sign may not project any of its height
above the roof, eave line or parapet of the
wall upon which it is mounted. In no case
shall it be more than thirty (30) inches
above the roof line.
(b) Service and Delivery Signs: One unlighted
sign per occupancy not to exceed two (2)
square feet may be placed on the rear of the
building for service and delivery purposes.
(c) Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not
to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in
area and four (4) feet in height.
(d) Window Signs: Window signs conforming to the
provisions of Section 17.60.025.A.(16).
(e) Under Canopy Signs: For each use or
occupancy, one maximum four (4) foot
identification under canopy sign per
frontage.
(3) Automobile Service Stations signs shall be
permitted subject to the following requirements:
(a) Identification/Price Monument Sign: For each
service station, one monument, combination
price and identification sign, maximum thirty
(30) square feet in size and maximum six (6)
feet in overall height shall be permitted,
and must include all price advertising as
required by State law.
(b) Special Service Signs: Each service station
may display two special service signs per
pump island. Special service signs shall be
limited to such items as self serve, full
serve, air, water, cashier, and shall be non -
illuminated. Such signs must be permanently
affixed to the pump island they identify.
Each sign may not exceed four (4) square feet
in overall size.
(c) Wall Signs: Wall signs for automobile
service stations shall be permitted subject
to the provisions set forth in Section
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17.60.1.10.B.(1).
(4) Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not to
exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in area and
four (4) feet in height.
(5) Window Signs: Window signs conforming to the
provisions cf Section 17.60.025.A.(16).
B. Beaumont Avenue Corridor. Consistinq of Properties
Fronting on Both Sides of Beaumont Avenue Between
Seventh Street and Fourteenth Street.
(1) Permitted signs for commercial complexes shall
include:
(a) Wall Signs: One wall sign is permitted for
each wall face of the establishment provided
there are not more than four (4) wall signs
for any one business. Said sign(s) shall
identify the name and/or logo of the business
only. In no case shall the total sign area
of any unit or building exceed three quarters
(3/4) square foot of sign area for each
linear foot of the unit's or building's
primary frontage and shall not exceed
seventy-five (75) square feet per sign. Wall
signs shall not occupy more than sixty
percent (60°%) of the storefront or unit
width. Sign copy for all wall signs shall
be individual channel letters of a maximum of
twenty-four (24) inches in height. If the
sign contains a logo, said logo shall be a
maximum of thirty-six (36) inches in height.
A wall sign may not project any of its height
above the roof, eave line or parapet of the
wall upon which it is mounted. In no case
shall it be more than thirty (30) inches
above the roof line.
(b) Monument Signs: One monument sign not to
exceed thirty (30) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify separate
businesses or uses in the commercial complex.
The monument sign structure shall not exceed
six (6) feet in height. Additional monument
signs may be permitted on parcels having more
than one frontage and the signs are located
at least two hundred (200) feet apart.
Monument signs shall be located in a
landscaped planter of not less than two
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hundred fifty (250) square feet and shall be
a minimum of five (5) feet from any right-of-
way, sidewalk or driveway.
(c) Service and Delivery Signs: One unlighted
sign per occupancy not to exceed two (2)
square feet may be placed on the rear of the
building for service and delivery purposes.
(d) Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not
to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in
area and four (4) feet in height.
(e) Window Signs: Window signs conforming to the
provisions of Section 17.60.025.A.(16).
(f) Under Canopy Signs: For each use or
occupancy, one maximum four (4) square foot
identification under canopy sign per
frontage.
(2) Permitted signs for uses not part of a commercial
complex shall include:
(a) Wall Signs: One wall sign is permitted for
each wall face of the establishment provided
there are not more than four (4) wall signs
for any one business. Said sign(s) shall
identify the name and/or logo of business
only. In no case shall the total sign area
of any unit or building exceed three-quarters
(3/4) of one square foot of sign area for
each linear foot of the unit's or building's
primary frontage and shall not exceed
seventy-five (75) square feet per sign. Wall
signs shall not occupy more than sixty
percent (60%) of the storefront or unit
width. Sign copy for all wall signs shall
be individual channel letters of a maximum of
twenty-four (24) inches in height. If the
sign contains a logo, said logo shall be a
maximum of thirty-six (36) inches in height.
A wall sign may not project any of its height
above the roof, eave line or parapet of the
wall upon which it is mounted. In no case
shall it be more than thirty (30) inches
above the roof line.
(b) Monument Signs: One monument sign not to
exceed thirty (30) square feet in sign area
which may be permitted to identify a
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business. The monument sign structure shall
not exceed six (6) feet in height. Monument
signs shall be located in a landscaped area
or planter of not less than two hundred fifty
(250) feet and shall be located a minimum of
five (5) feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk
or driveway.
(c) Service and Delivery Signs: One unlighted
sign per occupancy not to exceed two (2)
square feet may be placed on the rear of the
building for service and delivery purposes.
(d) Directional Signs: A maximum of two on-site
directional signs per drive approach each not
to exceed a total of ten (10) square feet in
area and four feet in height.
(e) Window Signs: Window signs conforming to the
provisions of Section 17.60.025.A.(16).
(f) Under Canopy Signs: For each use or
occupancy, one maximum four (4) square foot
identification under canopy sign per
frontage.
17.60.120 Sign Regulations - Planned Unit Development Zone
A. Permitted Signs in the Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Zone - Exempt Signs.
The PUD Zone permits mixed use development subject to
the approval of a Precise Development Plan. Signs
which may be erected without permits as provided for in
Section 17.60.025 of this Chapter are permitted in the
PUD Zone consistent with the respective land use.
B. Signs Subject to Permits: Detailed provisions and
standards for signs shall be provided in conjunction
with a precise Development Plan in the form of a
Uniform Sign Program pursuant to Section 17.60.020.B of
this Chapter. The Uniform Sign Program shall be
submitted and reviewed concurrently with the Precise
Development Plan and shall identify all signing to be
developed within the project.
17.60.125 Sign Regulations - Specific Plan Area Zone
A. Permitted Signs in the Specific Plan Area (SPA) Zone -
Exempt Signs.
The SPA Zone permits a variety of residential and
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supporting commercial and other supporting land uses.
Signs which may be erected without permits as provided
for in Section 17.60.025 of this Chapter are permitted
in the SPA Zone consistent with the respective land
use.
B. Signs Subject to Permits: Provisions and standards for
signs shall be established within a specific plan for
land uses contained therein. The specific plan shall
establish a project -wide sign program and shall make
provisions for the development and review of Uniform
Sign Programs consistent with Section 17.60.020.B. of
this Chapter for each non-residential land use
component of the specific plan.
17.60.200 Sign Design Standards The design standards set
forth in this section shall be applicable to and adhered to by
all signs in the City of Beaumont.
A. Architectural Style. Each sign shall be designed with
the intent and purpose to relate to the architectural
style of the main building or buildings upon the site,
and to the extent not inconsistent with such style, the
sign shall be compatible with the style or character of
existing improvements upon lots adjacent to the site.
Signs located on commercial sites, but in a
predominately residential area, shall consider
compatibility with such residential area.
B. Relationship to Buildings. Signs located upon a lot
with only one main building housing the enterprise
which the sign identifies, shall be designed to
incorporate at least one of the predominantly visual
elements of such building, such as type of construction
materials, color or other design detail. Each sign
located upon a lot with more than one main building,
such as a shopping center or other commercial or
industrial area developed in accordance with a common
development plan, shall be designed to incorporate at
least one of such predominantly visual design elements
common or similar to all such buildings or the
buildings occupied by the "main tenants" or principal
enterprises. The Director of Planning may condition
the approval of a sign to require more than one such
visual element to be incorporated into the design of
the sign where such element or elements is necessary to
achieve a significant visual relationship between the
sign and building or buildings.
C. Relationship to Other Signs. Where there is more than
one monument sign located upon a lot, all such signs
shall have designs which are well related to each other
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by the similar treatment or incorporated of not less
than four of the following six design elements:
(1) Type of construction materials as used in the
several sign components (such as cabinet, sign
copy, supports);
(2) Letter style of sign copy;
(3) Illumination;
(4) Type or method used for supports, uprights or
structure on which sign is supported;
(5) Sign cabinet or other configuration of sign area;
(6) Shape of entire sign and its several components.
D. Sign Dimensions. The dimensions of the sign cabinet,
if any, or other configuration of the dimensions of the
sign area of each sign shall be proportional to and
visually balanced with the size of the building.
E. Landscaping. Each monument sign shall be located in a
planted landscaped area which is of a shape, design and
size (equal to at least the sign area) that will
provide a compatible setting and ground definition to
the sign. The planted landscaped area shall be
maintained on a reasonable and regular basis.
F. Illumination and Motion. Monument signs shall be non-
moving stationary structures (in all components) and
illumination, if any, shall be maintained by artificial
light which is stationary and constant in intensity and
color at all times (nonflashing).
G. Sign Copy. Sign copy shall include minimal information
only. The use of subordinate information such as
telephone numbers, lists of products, pictures of
products, etc., are discouraged. The name of the use
or business shall be the dominant message on the sign.
H. Sign Color. Sign colors should be compatible with the
building architecture. Within shopping centers, sign
color should complement the color scheme for the
center. The use of fluorescent colors is considered
inappropriate.
I. Special Commercial Areas. Signs proposed within the
special commercial areas identified in this Chapter
shall be subject to detailed design review by the
Planning Director and/or Planning Commission for the
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purpose of ensuring consistency and compatibility with
the respective area. Such review shall be performed in
conjunction with the processing of permit applications
as set forth in this Chapter. The City may, from time
to time, establish and adopt design guidelines and
standards governing signage in such areas.
17.60.300 Non -Conforming Sign Provisions It is the
intent of this Section to recognize that the eventual elimination
of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions
of this Chapter, is as important as is the prohibition of new
signs that would violate these regulations.
A. General Requirements.
(1) A nonconforming sign, sign structure or
advertising structure shall not be:
(a) Changed to another nonconforming sign or
structure;
(b) Structurally altered to extend its useful
life;
(c) Expanded;
(d) Reestablished after a business is
discontinued for ninety (90) days;
(e) Reestablished after damage or destruction of
more than fifty (50) percent of its value, as
determined by the City Building Official.
(f) Replaced with another non -conforming sign or
structure.
(2) No new sign shall be approved for a site,
structure, building or use unless all such signs
on the site are brought into conformance with this
Chapter. This does not include interior
alterations which do not substantially change the
character or intensity of the use of the site.
B. Amortization Requirements.
(1) On-site signs: Every on-site advertising sign
and/or structure which does not conform with the
provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of
Beaumont and was erected prior to January 1, 1994
shall be deemed legally non -conforming. Any
legally non -conforming sign shall be removed,
altered or replaced so as to conform with the
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provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of
Beaumont prior to the issuance of any building
permit for expansion which increases the scope of
operations 25 percent or more as determined by the
Director of Planning, or new construction, and
prior to any land use approval, zoning change, or
change of business ownership, tenant or lessee.
(2) Off-site signs: Every outdoor advertising display
or off-site sign and/or structure erected prior to
the adoption of this Ordinance which does not
conform with the provisions of the Code of the
City of Beaumont shall be removed, altered or
replaced in order to so conform to the Code
requirements. Such non -conforming outdoor
advertising display, sign and/or structure shall
be abated according to the following schedule.
Value of such signs, displays and/or structures
shall be determined by the building official after
consultation with the sign and/or a sign
manufacturer. Value shall be the book value of
the sign as it existed on October 31, 1990.
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ABATEMENT SCHEDULE:
Value of Sign Period for Removal
$100.00 or less
100.01 to 200.00
200.01 to 400.00
400.01 to 650.00
650.01 to 1,000.00
1,000.01 to 1.500.00
1,500.01 or more
90 days
6 months
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
For all such non -conforming signs, displays and
structures in existence within the City of
Beaumont or its sphere of influence on September
1, 1990, the abatement period shall begin to run
on October 31, 1990.
(3) All flashing, animating or scintillating signs as
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defined herein shall be made to conform with
respect to such motion or intermittent light
within six (6) months from October 31, 1990.
C. Historical Signs. Signs which have historical
significance to the community but do not conform to the
provisions of this Chapter may be allowed to remain as
long as such signs are maintained in a sound and
attractive condition, and provided that the Planning
Commission makes the following findings:
(1) The sign has historical significance for the
community; and
(2) The sign does not create nor cause a traffic
hazard; and
(3) The sign does not create a visual nuisance to the
character of the community; and
(4) The sign is properly maintained, attractive and
structurally sound; and
(5) The sign does not adversely affect adjacent
properties.
D. Enforcement, Penalties and Abatement
(1) Any violation of any of the provisions of this
section shall be deemed to be a continuing
violation until the violation has been corrected.
(2) Violation of any of the provisions of this section
shall constitute a nuisance and a Zoning Ordinance
violation.
(3) Penalty. Any individual violating any provision
of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of an
infraction or misdemeanor as hereinafter
specified. Such individual shall be deemed guilty
of a separate offense for each and every day or
portion thereof during which any violation of any
of the provisions of this Ordinance is committed,
continued, or permitted. Any individual convicted
of a violation of this Ordinance shall be: (1)
guilty of an infraction offense and punished by a
fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00)
for a first violation; (2) guilty of an infraction
offense and punished by a fine not exceeding two
hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation
of the same Ordinance and perpetrated by the same
individual. The third and any additional
140-25 (Beaumont 5/94)
violations on the same Ordinance and perpetrated
by the same individual shall constitute a
misdemeanor offense and shall be punishable by a
fine not exceeding one thousand dollars
($1,000.00) or six (6) months in jail, or both.
Notwithstanding the above, a first offense may be
charged and prosecuted as a misdemeanor. Payment
of any penalty herein shall not relieve an
individual from the responsibility for correcting
the violation. Any person who removes any notice
or order posted is guilty of an infraction.
(4) The City Attorney, upon the order of the City
Council, may commence an action in a court of
competent jurisdiction to obtain an injunction
prohibiting the construction, erection,
maintenance or display, or requiring the removal,
of any sign which is in violation of any of the
provisions of this Chapter. In any such action,
the City shall be entitled to recover its costs
and its reasonable attorney's fees, and any and
all costs of removal.
(5) Any sign or advertising structure deemed to be a
public nuisance may be abated by the City pursuant
to the applicable abatement procedures set forth
in Chapter 8.32 of the Beaumont Municipal Code,
which procedures are hereby incorporated herein by
this reference as though set forth in full.
(6) Judicial Review. California Code of Civil
Procedure, Section 1094.6 is hereby adopted and
made applicable to judicial review of any decision
made by the City or its agents, representatives or
employees.
(7) Severability:. If any section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter is, for
any reason, held unconstitutional or otherwise
invalid, such decisions shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this
Chapter. The City Council hereby declares that it
would have adopted this Chapter, and each section,
subsection, clause, sentence or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, clauses, sentences or
phrases be declared unconstitutional or otherwise
invalid.
140-26 (Beaumont 5/94)
ORDINANCE CERTIFICATION PAGE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )
CITY OF BEAUMONT
I, JOYCE SNIDER, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Beaumont,
California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of
the City Council of the City of Beaumont is five; that Ordinance
No. 746 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of
said City on April 25, 1994 and was duly adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 9, 1994
by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Jan Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstentions: None
Witnessed by my hand and the seal of the City of Beaumont,
California on May 10, 1994.
//
7�7E IDER,
r•uty City Clerk
City of Beaumont, California
IN THE SUPERIOh COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
No1d 207
NOTICE TO BEAUMONT CITIZENS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
County of Riverside ss.
I em a citizen of the United States and a resident of
the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen
years, and not a party to or interested in the above
entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer
or The DAILY RECORD -GAZETTE
a newspaper of general circulation, printed and pub-
lished daily in the City of Banning County of Riverside
and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper
of general circulation by the Superior Court of the
Ccunty of Riverside, State of California, under date of
October 14, 1966, Case Number 54737, that the notice,
of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been
published in each regular and entire issue of said news-
paper and not in any supplement thereof on the follow-
ing dates, to -wit:
PUB: 5/13 ONLY
all in the year 19__94_.
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true end correct.
. Signature
Date
at
13,
et Riverside, California
___, 19 94
NOTICE TO
BEAUMONT
CITIZENS
In accordance with
Government Code Sec-
tion 39633 (c) (1), sum-
maries of Ordinance
Nos. 745 and 746,
which introduced by the
Beaumont City Council
on 4/25/94, and adopted
on 5/9/94, and Or-
dinance No. RA -1 intro-
duced by the Beaumont
Redevelopment Agency
on 4/25/'94 and adopted
on 5/9/94, are . set forth
herein below:
A SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE
NO. 745
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF
BEAUMONT, CA
ORDINANCE NO. 745
amends the Beaumont
Zoning Map to pfezone
property identified as
Riverside County As-
sessor Parcel. Numbers
406-190-007, 008, 009
and 010, from County
R-1 (Residential Single
Family), consisting of
9.93 acres, to City RSF
(Residential Single
Family). The prezoning
of these parcels will
enable the City Council
of the City of Beaumont
to finalize and approve
the annexation of these
parcels to the City of
Beaumont.
Ordinance No. 745 was
introduced on April 25,
1994 and adopted at a
City Council meeting
held May 9, 1994 by the
following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Jan Leja,
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott
and Council Members
Berg, Brey and Russo.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstentions: None.
A certified copy of the
full text of the proposed
ordinance is posted in
the office of the City
Clerk for public review.
A SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE
NO.746
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE
CITY OF
BEAUMONT, CA
ORDINANCE NO. 746
amends Chapter 17.60
of the Beaumont
Municipal Code es-
tablishing regulations
for the installation,
maintenance, replace-
ment and removal of
signs in the City. These
regulations identify ap-
propriate sign uses,
sizes, placement, design
and appearance.
The types of signs in-
clude, but are not
limited to: animated, an-
nouncement, bulletin
boards, awnings, ban-
iling Stamp
ners, billboards, con-
struction, directional,
electronic message,
flags, flashing, monu-
ments, nameplates,
painted, pennants,
pylons, political, port-
able; posters, projecting,
real estate, revolving,
roof, special events,
temporary, time and
temperature, under
canopy, unofficial
(non -regulatory),
vehicle, wall, window
and wall murals.
The ordinance provides
for sign permit require-
ments for placement,
erection or reconstruc-
tion of any sign in The
City, unless expressly
exempted and defines
sign types, areas and
structure.
The ordinance provides
for a uniform sign
program in shopping
centers, commercial, in-
dustrial or office com-
plex, a group of three or
more businesses on a
parcel or project site for
commercial recreation
uscs.
The ordinance regulates
signs in: open space,
residential, agricultural,
manufacturing, general
and special commercial
areas, planned unit
development and
specific plan area zones.
The ounce
for -domain strds,
non-confortnimt sign
provisions and major
permitted sign types.
Ordinance No. 746 was
introduced on April 25,
1994 and adopted at a
City Council meeting
held May 9, 1994 by the.
following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Jan Leja,
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott
and Council Members
Berg, Brey and Russo.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstentions: None.
A certified copy of the
full text of the proposed
ordinance is posted in
the office of the City
Clerk for public review.
A SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE
NO. RA -02
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE
BEAUMONT
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
BEAUMONT, CA
ORDINANCE NO.
RA -2 restates Or-
dinance No. RA -1,
adopted December 28,
1993, establishing a
sales and use tax which
complies with the re-
quirements and limita-
tions contained in Part
13 of Division 2 of the
Revenue and Taxation
Code of the State of
California.
The ordinance provides
that the Agency will
receive sales and use tax
of one-quarter percent
(1/4%) in lieu of said
tax being levied on be-
half of the City.
The ordinance sets forth
general provisions,
defines the Redevelop-
ment Project Area,
regulates the application
of the tax and provides
for exclusions and ex-
emptions therefrom.
Ordinance No. RA -2
was introduced on April
25, 1994 and . adoption
at a Beaumont
Redevelopment Agency
meeting held May 9,
1994.
Ayes: Mayor Jan Leja,
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott
and Council Members
Berg, Brey and Russo.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstentions: None.
A certified copy of the
full text of the proposed
ordinance is posted in
the office of the City
Clerk for public review.
DATE: 5/13/94.
Joyce; Snider,
Deputy
City Clerk
City of
Beaumont, CA
Publish The Record -
Gazette
No.207 5-13, 1994
IN THE SUPERIOn COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
No # 189
NOTICE TO BEAUMONT CITIZENS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss.
County of Riverside
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of
'-,e• County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen
years, and not a party to or interested in the above
entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer
of The DAILY RECORD -GAZETTE
a newspaper of general circulation, printed and pub-
lished daily in the City of Banning County of Riverside
and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper
of general circulation by the Superior Court of the
County of Riverside, State of California, under date of
October 14, 1966, Case Number 54737 that the notice,
of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been
published in each regular and entire issue of said news-
paper and not in any supplement thereof on the follow-
ing dates, to -wit:
PUB: 5/2 ONLY
all in the year 19.94 _.
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true end correct.
• Signature
Date. May 2,
at Riverside, California
1994
Family). The prezoning
This spaa of these parcels will
enable the City Council
of the City of Beaumont
to fmalize and approve
NOTICE TO
BEAUMONT
CITIZENS
In accordance with
Government Code Sec-
tion 39633 (c) (1), sum-
maries of Ordinance
Nos. 745 and 746,
which introduced by the
Beaumont City Council
on 4/25/94, and Or-
dinance No. RA -1 intro-
duced by the Beaumont
Redevelopment Agency
on 4125/94, are set forth
herein below:
A SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE
NO.745
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF
BEAUMONT, CA
ORDINANCE NO. 745
amends the Beaumont
Zoning Map to prezone
property identified as
Riverside County As-
sessor Parcel Numbers
406-190-007, 008, 009
and 010, from County
R-1 (Residential Single
Family), consisting of
9.93 acres, to City RSF
( Residential Single
the annexation of these
parcels to the City of
Beaumont.
Ordinance No. 745 will.
be considered for adop-
tion at a City Council
meeting to be held May
9, 1994.
A certified copy of the
full text of the proposed
ordinance is posted in
the office of the City
Clerk for public review.
A SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE
NO. 746
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE
CTIYOF
BEAUMONT, CA
ORDINANCE NO. 746
amends Chapter 17.60
of the Beaumont
Municipal Code es-
tablishing regulations
for the installation,
maintenance, replace-
ment and removal of
signs in the City. These
regulations identify ap-
propriate sign uses,
sizes, placement, design
and appearance.
The .types of signs in-
clude, but are not
limited to: animated, an -
Filing Stamp
nouncement, bulletin
boards, awnings, ban-
ners, billboards, con-
struction, directional,
electronic message,
flags, flashing, monu-
ments, nameplates,
painted, pennants,
pylons, political, port-
able, posters, projecting,
real estate, revolving,
roof, ..,special events,
temporary, time and
temperature, under
canopy, unofficial
(non -regulatory),
vehicle, wall, window
and wall murals.
The ordinance provides
for sign permit require-
ments for placement,
erection or reconstruc-
tion of any sign in the
City, unless expressly
exempted and defines
sign types, areas and
structure.
The ordinance provides
for a uniform sign
program in shopping
centers, commercial, in-
dustrial or office com-
plex, a group of three or
more businesses on a
parcel or project site for
commercial recreation
uses.
The ordinance regulates.
signs in: open space,
residential, agricultural,
manufacturing, general
and special commercial
areas, planned unit
development and
specific plan area zones.
The ordinance provides
for design standards,
non -conforming sign
provisions and major
permitted sign types.
Ordinance No. 746 will
be considered for adop-
tion at a City Council
meeting to be held May
9, 1994.
A certified copy of the,
full text of the proposed
ordinance is posted in
the office of the City
Clerk for public review.
A SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE
NO. RA -02
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE '
BEAUMONT
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
BEAUMONT, CA
ORDINANCE NO.
RA -2 restates Or-
dinance No. RA -1,
adopted December 28,
1993, establishing a
sales and use tax which
complies with the re-
quirements and limita-
tions contained in Part
13 of Division 2 of the
Revenue and Taxation
Code of the State of
California.
The ordinance provides.
that the Agency will
receive sales and use tax
of one-quarter percent
(1/4%) in lieu of said
tax being levied .on be-
half of the City.
The ordinance sets forth
general provisions,
defines the Redevelop-
ment Project Area,
regulates the application
of the tax and provides
for .exclusions and ex-
emptions therefrom.,
Ordinance_ No. RA -2
will be considered for
adoption at a Beaumont
Redevelopment Agency
meeting to be held May
9, 1994.
A certified copy of the
full text of the proposed
ordinance is posted in
the office of the City
Clerk for public review.
DATE: 4/29/94.
Joyce Snider,
Deputy
City Clerk
City of
Beaumont, CA
The Record -
Publish
Gazette
No. 189
5-2, 1994