1993-01 � RESOLUTION NO. 93-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
CALIFORNIA, TO ALLOW DISPLAY PERIOD FOR BANNERS AND SPECIAL
EVENT SIGNS TO BE EXTENDED FROM 30 TO 45 CONSECUTIVE DAYS WITHIN
A 90 DAY PERIOD, AND FOR REGULATIONS TO APPLY TO MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, in an attempt to encourage business opportunities and maintain a
productive level of commercial activity during these economic hard times faced by many of
our local businesses; and
WHEREAS, to increase occupancy rates in multiple family residential apartments;
and
WHEREAS, the temporary installation of banners and special event signs help to
attract the public to many business activities and sales promotions; and
WHEREAS, the current allowable time period of keeping temporary banners and
special event signs on display is for 30 consecutive days within a 90 day period for a total
of 120 days per calendar year causing a 2 month or 60 days waiting period before the next
installation.
WHEREAS, it has been requested by local businesses and accepted by City staff that
an additional 15 days display would assist in sales, and especially in case of apartment
rentals and other businesses in permanent need for such signs.
WHEREAS, currently the temporary and special event sign installation was allowed
only in the Commercial Districts therefore, the intention of this resolution is also to include
Industrial, and the R2/R3 Zone Districts.
WHEREAS, the proposal is in accordance with the intent of the Barton Road
Specific Plan with the City Zoning Ordinance and consistent with the General Plan to
promote an active commercial corridor and raise multiple dwelling occupancy rates.
WHEREAS, the current permit fee for temporary banners/special event signs is
$110.00 of which $100.00 dollars is refundable upon removal. The proposal would lower the
up-front permit fee to $60.00 dollars with a refund of $50.00 upon removal of the
banners/special event signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace, California, as follows:
1. Allow installation of banners and special event signs for a period of 45
days within a 90 day period not to exceed a total of 120 days out of the
calendar year; and
2. These regulations to apply to commercial, industrial and multifamily
residential districts.
3. This resolution to supersede any previous policy or practice related to special
event sign approvals on multi-family residential districts.
4. All banners and special event signs, in all districts, shall be subject to review
and approval of the Planning Director in terms of size, number, location and
quality of craftsmanship.
5. The decision of the Planning Director is appealable to the Planning
Commission through the standard appeal process.
6. At the time of application for banner and other special event signs, these signs
should replace the non-conforming window signs as much as possible.
7. Permit fee of $60.00 for temporary banners/special event signs and upon
removal of same refunded $50.00 dollars.
8. The City Council directs staff to prepare necessary code amendments after
this resolution is approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting on the 14th day of January, 1993 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Carlstrom, Hilkey, and Singley; Mayor Pro Tem
Christianson; Mayor Matteson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
on Matteson, yor
'ty of Grand Terrace
ATTEST:
\ J
Brenda Stanfill,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John Harper,
City Attorney