1992-23 RESOLUTION NO. 92-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF LARGE
BALLOONS, ALONG WITH BANNERS AND SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS ON TWO
OCCASIONS PER YEAR AND TO ALLOW OUTDOORS DISPLAY OF
MERCHANDISE WITHOUT CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS ON THE SAME
OCCASIONS
WHEREAS, recession times justify special provisions to allow business to maintain
their volume of sales and ultimately protect property values; and
WHEREAS, large balloons, banners and special event signs create a party
atmosphere which is consistent with the atmosphere desired during City wide events such
as the Grand Terrace Day (parade in the month of June) and The Tour de Terrace (bike
race in the month of November); and
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WHEREAS, the temporary installation of large balloons, banners, and special event
signs promote party atmosphere and that it is consistent with the intent of the Barton Road
Specific Plan to create in "alive downtown", a "sense of place" where people will meet,
entertain and shop; and
WHEREAS, temporary installation of large balloons, banners, special event signs is
consistent with the General Plan as it helps to maintain existing business and encourage new
commercial development; and
WHEREAS, currently, large balloons (helium), are not permitted. Special event
signs,banners, pennants and small balloons are now allowed for a total of 120 days per year
year but not to exceed 30 consecutive days, within a 90 day period. A $110.00 fee is
required for this permit. $100.00 of this fee is refunded at the end of 30 days when the
applicant removes the signs.
WHEREAS, outdoors merchandise displays are consistent with the intent of the
Barton Road Specific Plan to promote pedestrian atmosphere and with the General Plan
to promote an active commercial corridor.
WHEREAS, currently the Barton Road Specific Plan allows outdoors display of
merchandise subject to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process which requires a public
hearing. The CUP process ensures that possible traffic problems, lack of parking and
vandalism are fully mitigated; and
WHEREAS, during special occasions police protection is enhanced and past
experience provides no evidence of problems of this nature; and
WHEREAS, there is a business community demand for these types of items. This
past year, we received five (5) requests for installation of large helium balloons, the
weekend of the Grand Terrace Parade. Several business obtained permits for small
balloons, special event signs, and pennants to decorate their facades. Few businesses
displayed merchandise outside their tenant space or in the parking lot. Other as installed
all of the above without authorization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace, California, as follows:
1. Allow installation or lift current regulations on all items mentioned in this
Resolution for two weeks during the year to coincide with the Grand Terrace
Day Parade and the Tour de Terrace bike race, with the exception of mylar
balloons. Advertising balloons (helium and hot air) must be securely
anchored to building structures. Hot air balloons shall not be used for
passenger riding. Code Enforcement shall start after the events are over for
any remaining special event items.
2. The subject items will be allowed subject to a $10.00 fee over the counter
permit. (The $10.00 fee corresponds to the Planning Department fee for plan
check of final drawings).
3. The City Council directs staff to prepare necessary code amendments in case
this resolution is approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 24th day of September, 1992 by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Carlstrom, Christianson, and Hilkey; Mayor
Matteson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Grant
ABSTAIN: None
Bylon Matteson, Mayor
'ty of Grand Terrace
ATTEST:
Brenda Stanfill, ��
City-Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John Harper,
City Attorney