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RESOLUTION NUMBER 05-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROV AL OF ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT 05-3, ADOPTING NEW
DEFINITIONS RELATING TO SIGNS;
ADOPTING NEW, GENERAL PROVISIONS
FOR ALL SIGNS; AND ADOPTING NEW ON-
PREMISE SIGN STANDARDS WITHIN THE
MAIN STREET SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. The Planning Commission held Study Sessions regarding
the sign regulations for the Main Street Specific Plan Zone area on September 22,
2004, November 3,2004, February 23,2005, May 4,2005 and September 21,2005.
Section 2. At the conclusion of the September 21, 2005 Study
Session the Planning Commission directed staff to schedule a public hearing to consider
proposed amendments to the sign regulations as summarized below:
o Amend Article 2, Definitions, to add new definitions regarding signs;
o Amend Article 18, Sign Provisions, as follows:
o Amend Section 28-1801.D., Calculation of Sign Area;
o Delete existing Section 28-1802.E, Maintenance of Signs, entirely and replace
with a new Section 28-1802.E., Maintenance and Administrative Removal;
o Add new Section 28-1802.F., Legibility of Signs;
o Add new Section 28-1802.G., Material; and
o Add new Section 28-1802.H., Changeable Copy.
o Revise Section 28-1804, Permitted Signs, Sub-Section C. to delete all provisions
regarding the "C-SP" zone provisions (Main Street Specific Plan Area);
o Add a new Sub-Section D, "C-SP Zone" with new sign standards for the Main
Street Specific Plan Area that will;
o Allow the use of neon lighting as the primary illumination method, with the sign
area for neon lit signs being limited to 75% of the maximum allowable area per
the Zoning Ordinance (Section 28-1804.D.5.b.);
o Allow the use of neon lighting as an accent rather than the primary illumination
source, such use of neon to not illuminate in excess of30% of the allowable sign
area (Section 28-1804.D.5.b.);
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o Allow for courtyard signs when businesses do not face Main Street and establish
standards (Section 28-1804.D.5.d.)
o Allow for monument signs on properties where the building is setback at least 15
feet from the street and establish standards (Section 28-1804.D.5.f.);
o Allow restaurant menu signs not larger than 6 square feet and establish standards
(Section 28-1804.D.5.g.);
o Allow permanent window signs and establish standards (Section 28-
1804.D.5 .h.);
o Establish standards for use of neon lighting (Section 28-1804.D.5.h.);
o Require the use of external, incandescent lighting for signs with no reflective
surfaces on the sign area with a maximum illumination level on the sign face of
35 candelas/square foot (70 candelas/square foot when facing Pacific Coast
Highway) and establish standards (Section 28-1804.D.5.i.);
o Allow the future use of interior-illuminated channel letters and prohibit the
future use of interior-illuminated "can signs" (Section 28-1804.D.5.i.);
o Allow for the use of a single string of clear string lights to surround window
areas and architectural features, without counting this towards the sign area for
the building (Section 28-1804.D.5.j.);
o Establish a "Planned Sign Program" requirements for certain multi-tenant
buildings and establish standards (Section 28-1804.D.5.k.); and
o Establishes standards for "Temporary Window Signs (Section 28-1804.D.6.).
Section 3. Pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs. 9 15305, staff has
determined as follows: The application for Zoning Text Amendment 05-3 is categorically
exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14
Calif. Code of Regs. ~ 15301.g (Existing Facilities - New copy on existing on-premise
signs) because it revises the existing sign regulations within the City for on-premise signs
without allowing for an increase in the allowable sign area of signs within the subject
areas of the City; 9 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) because it
consists of minor alterations in land use limitations in average slope of less than 20% and
does not result in any changes in land use or density; 9 1531 1. (a) (Accessory Structures-
On-premise signs) because it revises the existing sign regulations within the City for on-
premise signs without allowing for an increase in the allowable sign area of signs within
the subject areas of the City; and, pursuant to 9 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the approval may have a significant effect on the
environment.
Section 4. A duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning
Commission on December 7,2005 to consider Zone Text Amendment 05-3.
Section 5.
the following:
The record of the hearing of December 7, 2005 indicates
(a) At said public hearing there was oral and written testimony and
evidence received by the Planning Commission.
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(b) The proposed text amendment will revise the City's zoning
ordinance and enhance the ability of the City to ensure orderly and planned development
in the City through an amendment of the zoning requirements for on-premise signs
throughout the community and particularly within the Main Street Specific Plan area.
(c)
this Resolution.
The proposed amendments are summarized above in Section 2 of
Section 6. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including
those stated in 94 of this resolution and pursuant to 99 28-2600 of the City's Code, the
Planning Commission makes the following findings:
(a) Zoning Text Amendment 05-3 is consistent with the provisions of
the various elements of the City's General Plan. Accordingly, the proposed new sign
regulations are consistent with the General Plan. The proposed amendment will not result
in changes inconsistent with the existing provisions of the General Plan.
(b) The proposed text amendment will revise the City's zoning
ordinance and enhance the ability of the City to ensure orderly and planned development
in the City through an amendment of the zoning requirements for on-premise signs
throughout the community and particularly within the Main Street Specific Plan area.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
hereby recommends approval of Zoning Text Amendment 05-3 to the City Council as set
forth on "Exhibit A", attached to this resolution and incorporated herein.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the
City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the 7th day of
December , 2005, by the following vote.
AYES: Commissioners
Deaton, O'Malley, Roberts and Shanks
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners Ladner
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
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hnJ.tf-~
'Gordon Shanks, Chairman
Planning Commission
ittenberg, Secretary
. anning Commission
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"EXHIBIT A"
A. PROPOSED DEFINITIONS TO BE ADDED TO ARTICLE 2, DEFINITIONS,
OF THE SEAL BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE
"Section 28-216.5 Candela. "Candela" means a measure of light intensity. A candela
is equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a blackbody radiating
at the temperature of solidification of platinum (2.046 degrees Kelvin)."
"Section 28-217.1 Channel Letter. "Channel Letter" means three-dimensional,
individually cut letters or figures, illuminated or non-illuminated, attached to a
structure. "
"Section 28-217.3 Channel Logo. "Channel Logo" means three-dimensional,
individually cut trademark or symbol identifying a product or use, illuminated or non-
illuminated, attached to a structure."
"Section 28-246.5 Logo. "Logo" means an established trademark or symbol identifying
a product or use."
"Section 28-261 Negative Space. "Negative space" means the open space
surrounding the sign copy area of a sign area."
"Section 28-271.2 Sign Area. "Sign Area" means the entire area within a single
continuous perimeter of not more than eight straight lines that enclose the extreme
limits of all sign elements, including, but not limited to, sign structures or borders,
written copy, logos, symbols, illustrations, and color. Supporting structures such as
sign bases and columns are not included in sign area provided that they contain no
lettering or graphics except for addresses or required tags."
"Section 28-271.3 Sign CoPY. "Sign Copy" means the any graphic, word, numeral,
symbol, insignia, text, sample, model, device or combination thereof which is primarily
intended to advertise, identify, or notify."
"Section 28-271.4 Sign Copy Area. "Sign Copy Area" means the sign area occupied
by copy. It is computed by measuring the area enclosed by straight lines drawn to
enclose the extremities ofthe letters or numbers contained within said sign area."
"Section 28-271.5 Sign, Direct Illumination. "Sign, Direct Illumination" means a sign
illuminated primarily by light whose source is located in the interior of the sign so that
the rays ofthe light source are transmitted through a translucent material."
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"Section 28-271.6 Sign, Indirect Illumination. "Sign, Indirect Illumination" means a
sign illuminated primarily by light directed toward or across it by backlighting from a
source not within it. Sources of illumination for such signs may be in the form of
gooseneck lamps, spotlights, or luminous tubing."
"Section 28-271.7 Sign, Neon. "Sign, Neon" means an illuminated sign affected by a
colorless, odorless light source consisting of a neon or gas tube that is bent to form
letters, symbols, or other shapes."
"Section 28-271.8 Sign, Restaurant Menu and Similar Displav Box Signs. "Sign,
Restaurant Menu and Similar Display Box Signs" means a sign used to inform the
public of the list of entrees, dishes, and foods available in a restaurant or other items
available in stores that utilize such display box signs ."
B. PROPOSED SIGN REVISIONS TO APPLY TO ALL SIGNAGE
REGULATIONS
o Section 28-180 1.B, Prohibited Signs, sub-section 1, is revised to add a second
sentence to read as indicated:
"1. Signs which incorporate any manner of flashing, moving or intermittent
lighting. Moreover, sign illumination shall not blink, flutter, or change
light intensity, brightness, or color."
o Section 28-180 1.D is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
"D. Calculation of Si2:n Area. The area of an individual sign shall be calculated
as follows.
1. Sin2:le-faced Si2:ns. Sign area shall include the entire area within a
single continuous perimeter composed of squares or rectangles with
no more than eight lines that enclose the extreme limits of all sign
elements, including, but not limited to, sign structures or borders,
written copy, logos, symbols, illustrations, and color. Supporting
structures such as sign bases and columns are not included in sign
area provided that they contain no lettering or graphics except for
addresses or required tags. The calculation of sign area for various
types of single- faced signs is illustrated in Figure 1.
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2. Double-faced Si2:ns. Where two faces of a double-faced sign are located
two feet or less from one another at all points, or located at an interior
angle of 45 degrees or less from one another, the sign area shall be
computed as the area of one face. Where the two faces are not equal in
size, the larger sign face shall be used. Where two faces of a double-faced
sign are located more than two feet or 45 degrees from one another, both
sign faces shall be counted toward sign area. See Figure 2.
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3. Multi-faced Si2:ns. On a three-faced sign, where at least one interior angle is
45 degrees or less, the area of two faces (the largest and smallest face) shall
be summed to determine sign area. In all other situations involving a sign
with three or more sides, sign area shall be calculated as the sum of all faces.
4. Three-Dimensional Si2:ns. Signs that consist of, or have attached to them,
one or more three-dimensional objects (i.e., balls, cubes, clusters of objects,
sculpture, or statue-like trademarks), shall have a sign area of the sum of all
areas using the four vertical sides of the smallest cube that will encompass
the sign. See Figure 3.
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5. Sign area measurement. The measurement of sign area to determine
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o Section 28-1802.D, Abatement of Signs Relating to Inoperative Activities is
deleted in its entirety and is revised to read:
"Section 28-1802.D. Maintenance and Administrative Removal of Signing.
1. Maintenance of Signs. All signs, together with all of their supports, braces,
guys and anchors, shall be properly maintained with respect to appearance,
structural and electrical features. The display surfaces of all signs shall be kept
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neatly painted or posted at all times. All signs shall be subject to maintenance
provisions as follows:
a. Any location where business goods are no longer sold or produced or
where services are no longer provided shall have 90 days to remove any
remaining or derelict signs following notification by the City and at the
expense of said property. Where the written notification has been given
by the City and compliance has not been met within the required 90 day
period, the City may cause the removal of such signs with the cost for
such removal to be attached to the property.
b. All signs shall be refinished to remove rust or other corrosion due to the
elements and any cracked or broken faces and malfunctioning lamps shall
be replaced within 90 days following notification to the City.
c. Signs erected, installed, located or maintained in the city must comply
with all applicable structural provisions of the most recently adopted
versions of the Uniform Sign Code, California Building Code, and
California Electrical Code adopted by the City.
d. When a sign is replaced or removed, all brackets, poles, and other
structural elements that supported the sign shall also be removed.
Affected building surfaces shall be restored to match the adjacent portion
of the structure within 30 days of said replacement or removal.
2. Administrative Removal. Signs may be removed by the City in accordance
with the following procedures:
a. Illegal or Dilapidated Signs. If the Director of Development Services, or
his designee, finds that a permanent sign is in violation of this Chapter, or
is in disrepair, deteriorated, including peeling paint, prohibited,
abandoned, illegal, or is in violation of the Building Code or any other
laws and ordinances, he shall seek correction of the violations as provided
for in the Municipal Code. The Director of Development Services shall
inform the sign owner by a written notice that the sign is to be removed.
b. Safety Hazard or on Public Right-Of-Way. The City Engineer, or his
designee, without giving notice, shall have the authority to authorize
removal of any sign which:
(1) Poses an immediate threat to public safety; or
(2) Is displayed in violation of the provisions of this Chapter or other City
ordinances on or over any public right-of-way."
o Section 28-1802.E, Maintenance of Signing is deleted in its entirety.
o Proposed New Section 1802.E., Legibility of Signs, to be added to read:
"E. Le2:ibilitv of Si2:ns. Lettering on signs should be legible. Preferred
character sizes for signs are as follows:
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Minimum Character Size (inches) Intended Reading Distance (feet)
3.5 60
4.0 70
4.5 80
5.0 90
5.5 1 00 or more
o Proposed New Section 1802.F, Materials, to be added to read:
"F. Materials. Paper, cardboard, or other material subject to rapid deterioration
shall be limited to signs displayed for no more than 60 days. Fabric signs
shall be restricted to City Banners, Awning Signs, and Temporary Signs
permitted pursuant to Section 28-1801.C."
o Proposed New Section 28-1802.G, Changeable Copy, to be added to read:
"G. Changeable Copy. Changeable copy shall cover no more than 20 percent of
the total sign area, except for the following uses which are allowed up to 75
percent of sign area to be changeable copy: all public and civic uses, indoor
theaters, other public assembly uses, and fuel price signs."
C. PROPOSED SIGN REVISIONS TO APPLY TO MAIN STREET SPECIFIC
PLAN AREA
o Section 28-1804.C, LC/RMD, C-O, C-SP, C-1 and C-2 Zones, is amended to
delete all references to the C-SP Zone and to delete subsection 5.g, which sets
forth projecting sign regulations in the C-SP Zone, and is amended to read:
"C. LC/RMD, C-O, C-l and C-2 Zones. The following signs are permitted in
the LC/RMD, C-O, C-1 and C-2 zones:
1. One unlighted sign pertaining to the sale, lease, or rental of the
property on which the sign is displayed,
Parcel Size....................................................................................... Si gn Size
Lots of record and parcels not exceeding:
10,000 square feet .............................................................................. 6 sq. ft.
10,000 square feet to 1 acre .............................................................25 sq. ft.
More than 1 acre.............................................................................. 50 sq. ft.
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2. Temporary Noncommercial signs that do not exceed an aggregate
surface area of 25 square feet per lot, up to 4 per lot. Signs posted
on a building face or in a window shall not exceed thirty-six inches
by forty-eight inches. Said Temporary Noncommercial signs shall
be removed or replaced within 60 days of placement.
3. Construction signs under the same restrictions as Section 28-
1804.A.4.
4. For each shopping center, identification SIgnS are permitted as
follows:
a. One free-standing or pole identification sign containing the
name and logo of the center. Sign not to exceed 15 feet in
overall height and not to exceed 60 square feet on one face
of a double-faced sign.
b. One monument sign not to exceed 10 square feet in area
and not to exceed 4 feet in height at each traffic entrance to
the center, in no case shall more than 4 monument signs be
placed in any shopping center.
5. Each commercia~ activity may have signing identifying the activity
on the premises as follows:
a. One sign per building face which is visible from streets or
parking lot area. Said sign to be fascia or wall sign.
b. Size of fascia or wall sign shall be one square foot per
lineal foot of building face, not to exceed 100 square feet
per SIgn.
c. In lieu of one or more fascia or wall signs, one free-
standing or pole sign not to exceed 15 feet in overall height
may be erected on the parcel or building site on which the
building is located. Maximum size of sign shall not exceed
60 square feet per face of a double faced sign.
d. In case of buildings having less than 25 linear feet of
frontage on a street, 25 square feet of signing will be
permitted.
e. In cases where a business is located on a street with a speed
limit of 35 mph or more, a free standing sign or larger
fascia or wall sign will be permitted. The larger may be an
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additional one-half square foot per lineal foot of building
frontage not to exceed 80 additional square feet. (See
subparagraphs a, b, c, above). The maximum sign area per
sign of 100 square feet does not apply in this case.
f. No more than 2 items of information will be permitted per
sign. An example of one item of information would be the
name of the business, specialty item, unique service, etc.
6. When property falls under an adopted planned sign program the
above provisions do not apply."
o Section 1804.D, C-SP Zone, is added to read:
"D. C-SP Zone. The following signs are permitted in the C-SP zone:
1. One unlighted sign pertaining to the sale, lease, or rental of the
property on which the sign is displayed.
Parcel Size
Sign
Size
Lots of record and parcels not exceeding:
10,000 square feet .............................................................................. 6 sq. ft.
10,000 square feet to 1 acre.. ........................ ....... ........ ........... ......... 25 sq. ft.
More than 1 acre .............................................................................. 50 sq. ft.
2. Temporary Noncommercial signs that do not exceed an aggregate
surface area of 25 square feet per lot, up to 4 per lot. Signs posted
on a building face or in a window shall not exceed 26 inches by 48
inches. Said Temporary Noncommercial signs shall be removed or
replaced within 60 days of placement.
3. Construction signs under the same restrictions as Section 28-
1804.A.4.
4. For each shopping center, identification signs are permitted as
follows:
a. One free-standing or pole identification sign containing the
name and logo of the center. Sign not to exceed 15 feet in
overall height and not to exceed 60 square feet on one face
of a double-faced sign.
b. One monument sign not to exceed 10 square feet in area
and not to exceed 4 feet in height at each traffic entrance to
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the center, in no case shall more than 4 monument signs be
placed in any shopping center.
5. Each commercial activity may have signing identifying the activity
on the premises as follows:
a. One sign per building face which is visible from streets or
parking lot area. Said sign to be a fascia or wall sign.
b. Size of the fascia or wall sign shall be one square foot per
lineal foot of building face, not to exceed 100 square feet
per SIgn.
(1) Fascia or wall sil!ns that utilize neon
lil!htinl! exclusivelv shall be reduced in
size bv 250/0.
(2) A fascia or wall sil!n may utilize neon
lil!htinl! on not more than 300/0 of the sil!n
CODV area and not be reauired to reduce
the allowable sil!n area.
c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where buildings have less
than 25 linear feet of frontage on a street, 25 square feet of
signing will be permitted.
d. Courtyard Signs are permitted subject to the following
requirements and conditions:
(1) Where businesses face a courtyard, and do not
directly face Main Street, one single-faced or double-
faced freestanding courtyard sign is permitted for
tenant identification only, in addition to those on the
building.
(2) No part of the sign shall extend over public property
or have a height exceeding 7 feet measured from the
base at ground level to the apex of the sign.
(3) The total area of the courtyard sign shall not exceed
0.5 square feet per foot of site street frontage or 20
square feet, whichever is smaller.
(4) Placement shall conform with a minimum setback of
3 feet from a street property line, 2 feet from an
interior property line, and a minimum of 10 feet from
the edge of a driveway.
(5) Each courtyard sign shall contain an address plate
identifying the subject property. Numbers shall be a
minimum of 6 inches in height and shall be clearly
visible from the public right-of-way. Address plates
shall not be calculated against the allowable sign area.
e. Projecting signs shall be allowed subject to the following
conditions:
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(1) "Projec.ting sign" means an attached sign (other than
a flat-mounted sign) which projects out from a
building or structure and usually has two message
surfaces.
(2) Projecting signs shall be allowed that:
o do not exceed four (4) square feet in area per
side;
o project no more than three (3) feet from the wall
to which attached;
o are located at least seven (7) feet but not more
than twelve (12) feet above grade;
o reflect the business by incorporating symbols or
logos of the business;
o have supports and brackets that are compatible
with the design and scale of the sign; and
o are not internally or externally illuminated.
(3) Each ground-level occupancy frontage may have
one (1) such projecting sign if such sign is located
near its primary entryway. Such sign shall be in
addition to other signs allowed in Section 28-
1804.E.5.
(4) No sign shall project into any public right-of-way
unless the Director of Public Works shall have first
issued an encroachment permit therefor.
f. A monument sign is permitted subject to the following
requirements and conditions:
(1) Where the face of the building sets back from the
property line more than 15 feet, one single-faced or
double-faced freestanding monument sign is
permitted, in addition to those on the building, in
accordance with the following:
o No part of the sign shall extend over public
property or have a height exceeding 5 feet
measured from the base at ground level to the
apex of the sign.
o The total area of the sign shall not exceed 0.5
square feet per foot of street frontage or 40 square
feet, whichever is smaller.
o Signs shall be located in a landscape planter a
minimum of 2 feet wider than the sign itself, with
a minimum 2- foot wide base for the monument
sign itself
o Placement shall conform with a minimum setback
of 3 feet from a street property line, 3 feet from an
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interior property line, and a minimum of 10 feet
from the edge of a driveway.
o Landscaping with automatic sprinklers shall be
provided at the base of the supporting structure
equal to twice the area of one face of the sign or
75 square feet, whichever is greater.
o If the sign is to be lit, all lighting shall be from
internal illumination.
o Each monument sign shall contain an address
plate identifying the subject property. Numbers
shall be a minimum of 6 inches in height and
shall be clearly visible from the public right-of-
way. Address plates shall not be calculated
against the allowable sign area.
g. Restaurant Menu Signs and similar display box signs are
permitted subject to the following requirements and
conditions:
(1) Shall be located in a permanently mounted display
box on the surface of the building adjacent to the
entry.
(2) The allowable area shall be a maximum of 6 square
feet and shall be limited to the size of two pages.
(3) Such sign shall be compatible with the scale, colors,
and materials of the storefront.
(4) Such sign shall not be used for additional business
identification or additional signage.
(5) Such sign shall not be included in the sign area
calculation for the business.
h. Permanent Window signs are permitted subject to the
following requirements and conditions:
(1) Permanent window signs shall not exceed 20% of the
area of each window.
(2) No window sign shall be displayed above the second
story.
(3) Permanent window signs shall be limited to
individual letters placed on the interior surface of the
window and intended to be viewed from the outside.
White, black or gold leaf paint are the recommended
colors. Glass-mounted graphic logos may be applied
by silk screening or pre-spaced vinyl die-cut forms.
(4) Interior Permanent signs within 3 feet of a storefront
window shall be counted as a permanent window
SIgn.
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(5) Permanent Window signs shall be allowed in
addition to the aggregate sign area allowed for wall
and projecting signs.
(6) Permanent window signs shall not be illuminated
except for neon signs permitted in Section I, below.
1. Neon signs are permitted subject to the following
requirements and conditions:
(1) Neon signs and linear tubing shall be UL
(Underwriters Laboratories) listed with a maximum
30 milliamps per circuit and shall be designed to
accommodate a dimmer in order to reduce the
brightness of the neon.
(2) The neon manufacturer shall be registered with
Underwriters Laboratories.
(3) Neon tubing shall not exceed one half inch in
diameter.
(4) Neon lighting adjacent to residential uses shall not
exceed 0.5 footcandle measured at the property line,
(5) Neon tubing shall not be combined with any
reflective materials (e.g., highly-glazed tiles,
mirrors, polished metal), or other similar material.
(6) Interior neon signs placed within 5 feet of a
storefront window shall have a transparent
background and shall be counted as a permanent
window sign.
J. Sign illumination is subject to the following requirements
and conditions:
(1) Internal illumination is permitted on monument
signs, chalU1elletters and chalU1ellogos only
(2) Signs without channel letters and channel logos
shall only be externally illuminated.
(3) The permitted range of sign illumination shall be
between 5 and 20 candelas per square foot of sign
area, except for business properties that have
property frontage on Pacific Coast Highway where
a maximum of 70 candelas/square foot is permitted.
(4) Lighting shall be energy efficient, and shielded or
recessed so that direct glare and reflections are
confined to the maximum extent feasible within the
boundaries of the site, and shall be directed
downward and away from adjoining properties and
public rights-of way. No lighting on private property
shall produce an illumination level greater than 1
footcandle on any property within a residential
zoning district except on the site ofthe light source.
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(5) A luminance report shall be prepared by a licensed
engineer and submitted to the Director of
Development Services within 90 days of the
installation of any internal or external illuminated
sign indicating compliance with subsections (3) and
(4), above. Such report shall include the method of
measurement, results of said measurement, and, if
the measurement exceeded the provisions of
subsection (3) above, the actions taken and resulting
measurement information to achieve compliance
with said subsection (3).
k. Outlining of buildings or components of buildings (i.e.,
doorways, windows, rooflines, architectural features, etc.)
by string lighting shall not be considered sign illumination,
but shall be approved through the Minor Plan Review
process.
1. Additional Review.
(1) A Minor Plan Review approval by the Planning
Commission shall be required for the signage for a
new structure, or a conversion of an existing
structure into separate tenant spaces, that will
establish or create 2 or 3 separate tenant spaces. In
making its determination, the Planning Commission
shall consider such factors as the size, location and
design of the proposed signs; the type of businesses
to which the signs will pertain; the architectural
character of the site and surrounding buildings; and
the type of other permitted signage in the vicinity of
the site.
(2) A Planned Sign Program shall be required for the
signage of a new structure, or a conversion of an
existing structure into separate tenant spaces, that
will establish or create 4 or more separate tenant
spaces, pursuant to subsections C and D of Section
28-1803.
When property falls under an adopted planned sign
program, the above subparagraphs a through I and Section
1804.D.4 do not apply.
6. Temporary Window Signs:
a. Combinations of permanent and temporary window signs
shall not cover more than 30 percent of any window (50%
during December).
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b. No more than one temporary window sign is allowed per
window;
c. Commercial temporary window signs shall not be posted
more than 3 times per calendar year,
d. Commercial temporary window signs shall not be posted
more than 30 days for each period;
e. A Temporary Sign Permit approval is required to post
commercial temporary window signs."
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