1992-26 Resolution No. 92-26
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA TO ALLOW OUTDOOR DISPLAYS OF
MERCHANDISE WITHOUT A CUP IN CONNECTION WITH BUSINESS
GRAND OPENINGS.
WHEREAS, recessionary times justify special provisions to allow businesses to gain
and maintain volume of sales and ultimately protect property values;
WHEREAS, outdoor merchandise displays,when properly monitored, are consistent
with the intent of the Barton Road Specific Plan to promote a pedestrian atmosphere and
with the General Plan to promote an active commercial corridor;
WHEREAS, current code language states that all uses are to be conducted within
an enclosed structure, and prohibits all outdoor merchandise displays unless those uses and
displays are approved by a CUP process;
WHEREAS, the intent of such legislation is not to restrict Grand Openings but the
unconditional,not monitored,and continuous outdoor sales of merchandise which may cause
parking, traffic and or vandalism problems;
WHEREAS, there is a business demand for flexible codes to allow full scale grand
openings including not only banners, pennants, balloons, but also outdoor displays of
merchandise.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace, California, that said City Council finds that:
1. Allow the outdoor displays of merchandise without CUP in connection
with Business Grand Openings.
-..1 2. The subject item will be allowed subject to a $10.00 fee over the
�,' counter permit.
3. City Council directs staff to process necessary code amendments to
clarify specific plan language as stated in this resolution.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of October, 1992
ATTEST:
City Cler of the City 6f Ma r of-the City bf Grand
Grand Terrace and of the Terrace and of the
City Council thereof City Council thereof
I BRENDA STANFILL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, hereby certify that
the forgoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at the regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 22nd day of October, 1992 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Christianson, Carlstrom, and Hilkey; Mayor Pro Tem
Grant; Mayor Matteson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
John Harper
City Attorney