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ORDINANCE NO.
1314
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE
CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION AND INSTALLATION OF
FREESTANDING SIGNS
WHEREAS, recent commercial development in the City of
Lynwood has lead to a rapid increase in the number of
freestanding signs in the City; and
WHEREAS, the presence of large numbers of freestanding
signs can create visual clutter, decreasing the attractiveness
of the commercial area and presenting traffic hazards; and
WHEREAS, once such freestanding signs are installed, the
removal of such signs is restricted by state law which, in many
cases, has the effect of imposing a permanent negative effect
on the surrounding neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, restrictions in the Lynwood Municipal Code
currently have proved inadequate to control the proliferation
of freestanding signs; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to direct
the Planning Commission to study an amendment to the zoning
ordinance to impose further restrictions on the size, design
and placement of freestanding signs;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION l: For the duration of this ordinance, no sign
permit, building permit, variance or other applicable
entitlement for use which is required in order to comply with
the City's land use regulations shall be approved for the
erection of any freestanding sign, as such term is defined in
Section 25-33.1 of the Lynwood Municipal Code.
SECTION 2: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1
of this ordinance, building permits may be issued for the
following work on existing freestanding stands: work related to
the correction of violations of the City's sign and building
codes; minor repairs; work related to demolition of such signs.
SECTION 3: Pursuant to the provision of Government
Code 865858, this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
adoption and shall be effective for a period of 45 days unless
extended by the City Council.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this ordinance and cause the same to be
published in the manner prescribed by law.
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ATTEST:
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk of
the City of Lynwood, California
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF LYNWOOD )
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I, Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance
No. 1314 was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of
the City Council on the 20th day of December 1988, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HEINE, HENNING, MORRIS, WELLS, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Dated this 29th day of December 1988.
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ANDREA L. HOOPER, City C1 k
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Approved as to Form: