09-04-2014
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
AGENDA&STAFFREPORTS
FORTHE
REGULARMEETINGOFTHEPLANNINGCOMMISSION
THURSDAY,September4,2014
6:30p.m.RegularMeeting
COUNCILCHAMBERS
GRANDTERRACECIVICCENTER22795BARTONROADGRANDTERRACE,CA92313
TomComstock,Chairman
RyanStephens,ViceChair
CommissionerJeffreyAllen
CommissionerTaraCeseña
CommissionerEdwardGiroux
SandraMolina,CommunityDevelopmentDirector
DeborahA.Harrington,InterimCityClerk
IvyTsai,AssistantCityAttorney
TheGrandTerracePlanningCommissionmeetsontheFirstandThirdThursdayofeachmonthat6:30p.m.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
2030VISIONand
20142020STRATEGICPLAN
Our Mission
Topreserveandprotectourcommunityanditsexceptionalqualityoflifethroughthoughtfulplanning,withinthe
constraintsoffiscallyresponsiblegovernment.
Our Vision
GrandTerraceisanexceptionallysafeandwellmanagedCity,knownforitsnaturalbeautyandrecreational
opportunities;avibrantanddiverselocaleconomy;aplacewhereresidentsenjoyanoutstandingqualityoflife
thatfostersprideandanengagedcommunity,encouragingfamiliestocomeandremainforgenerations.
Our Core Values
OpenandInclusiveGovernmentExceptionalCustomerService
HonestyandIntegrityInnovationandCreativity
MutualRespectPositiveandProductiveWorkEnvironment
Goals
1.EnsureOurFiscalViability
CommittoaBalancedBudget
IdentifyAdditionalRevenueSources
ReviewExpendituresandSeekSavings
ExploreCreativeMeanstoProvideServices
EnsureAppropriateCostRecoveryforServices
2.MaintainPublicSafety
EnsureStaffLevelsforPoliceServicesRemainAdequateforOurCommunity
CriticalImprovementstoInfrastructure
Investin
3.PromoteEconomicDevelopment
DevelopProactiveEconomicDevelopmentPlantoAttractNewBusinesses
InvestinInfrastructureNeededtoSupportBusinessAttractionandRetention
PrepareforDevelopmentbyUpdatingZoningandDevelopmentCodesincludingtheSignCode
4.DevelopandImplementSuccessfulPartnerships
WorkCollaborativelywithCommunityGroups,PrivateandPublicSectorAgenciestoFacilitate
theDeliveryofServicesBenefittingYouth,SeniorsandOurCommunity
WorkwithLocal,RegionalandStateAgenciestoSecureFundingforProgramsandProjects
5.EngageinProactiveCommunication
DevelopandImplementaCostEffectiveProactiveCommunicationProgram
UtilizeTechnologyandWebBasedToolstoDisseminateInformation
EngagetheCommunitybyParticipation
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Council ChambersRegular Meeting6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Convene the Meeting of the Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review Board.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrived
Chairman Tom Comstock
Vice-Chairman Ryan Stephens
Commissioner Tara Cesena
Commissioner Jeffrey Allen
Commissioner Edward A. Giroux
PRESENTATION
PUBLIC ADDRESS
Public address to the Commission shall be limited to three minutes unless extended by the Chairman.
Should you desire to makea longer presentation, please make written request to be agendized to the
Director of Community Development Department.
This is the opportunity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular
agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the Planning Commission may not discuss
or act on any item not on the agenda, but may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for
clarification. The Chairman may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public
comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting.
A.CONSENT CALENDAR
1.Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 08/07/2014
DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK
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AgendaGrand Terrace Planning CommissionSeptember 4, 2014
B.ACTION ITEMS
C.PUBLIC HEARINGS
D.WORKSHOP
2.Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive an Overview of Chapter 18.80 Signs, Discuss Sign Issues and Provide Direction on Areas
Necessitating Further Review and Discussion
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
E. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
F. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
ADJOURN
Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning Commission
to be held on August 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Agenda item requests must be submitted in writing to the City
days preceding the meeting.
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CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Council ChambersRegular Meeting6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Comstock convened the Meeting of the Planning Commission and Site and Architectural
Review Board at 6:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice-Chairman Stephens.
Attendee NameTitleStatusArrived
Tom ComstockChairmanPresent
Ryan StephensVice-ChairmanPresent
Tara CesenaCommissionerPresent
Jeffrey AllenCommissionerAbsent
Edward A. GirouxCommissionerPresent
Deborah HarringtonCity ClerkPresent
Sandra MolinaCommunity Development DirectorPresent
Kenneth J. HendersonInterim City ManagerPresent
Richard AdamsCity AttorneyPresent
PRESENTATION
Chairman Comstock presented a Certificate of Appreciation to former Planning Commissioner Ohm
Kongtang and acknowledged his many contributions to the Planning Commission and community.
Former Planning Commissioner Robert Bailes was unable to attend the meeting.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
None.
A.CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
B.ACTION ITEMS
1.City of Grand Terrace 2030 Vision and 2014-2020 Strategic Plan
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MinutesGrand Terrace Planning CommissionAugust 7, 2014
City Manager Henderson provided an overview on the development of the Vision and 2014-20 Strategic
Plan adopted by the City Council on May 13, 2014. The Implementation Plan was adopted on July 22,
2014. The Plan discusses promoting economic development. The Sign Code was remanded to the
Planning Commission by the City Council on July 22 for review and public workshop discussions to
establish sign related enforcement in a uniform, fair and timely manner. The goal is to have all the City
Codes align with the Vision and Strategic Plan. City Manager Henderson noted the Plan does not want to
be an impediment to economic development. The Council will consider approving a cost recovery study
for City services as well as a classification and compensation review of City positions. He noted City staff
has been reduced from 33 to 13 full time employees since 2008. Staff would like to work with the
Planning Commissioners to subscribe to the Vision adopted by the City Council. City Manager
Henderson extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed Planning Commissioners.
2.Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for Fiscal Year 2014-2015
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER STEPHENS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GIROUX, TO NOMINATE
TOM COMSTOCK FOR CHAIRMAN. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH COMSTOCK ABSTAINING.
MOTION BY CHAIRMAN COMSTOCK, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER CESENA, TO NOMINATE
RYAN STEPHENS FOR VICE-CHAIRMAN. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH STEPHENS ABSTAINING.
C.PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
D.DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.Planning Commission Briefing
Community Development Director Molina introduced City Attorney Richard Adams.
City Attorney Adams reviewed the Basics of Land Use Review, the Role of the Planning Commission,
Conflict of Interest and Brown Act.
E. INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
Community Development Director Molina noted the City Council remanded the review of the Sign Code to
the Planning Commission for review and public input. She proposed to present the item to the
st
Commission on August 21. Ms. Molina welcomed the new members to the Planning Commission.
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Aug 7, 2014 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
F. INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Comstock requested a status of the new McDonalds and I215/Barton Road Interchange.
Community Development Director Molina noted the McDonalds site is currently under design and the
Interchange Project is scheduled to start in 2017.
ADJOURN
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MinutesGrand Terrace Planning CommissionAugust 7, 2014
Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning Commission
to be held tentatively on August 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes Acceptance: Minutes of Aug 7, 2014 6:30 PM (CONSENT CALENDAR)
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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:September 4, 2014
TITLE:Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code
PRESENTED BY:Sandra Molina, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:Receive an Overview of Chapter 18.80 Signs, Discuss Sign
Issues and Provide Direction on Areas Necessitating
Further Review and Discussion
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This item supports Goal #3, "Promote Economic Development", by updating the Sign
Code and aligning it with the City's 2030 Vision and Economic Development
Implementation Plan.
BACKGROUND:
On July 22, 2014, the City Council received a report on the City's Sign Ordinance. The
purpose of that report was to discuss sign issues, specifically those issues that have
proven to be problematic over time. The Council discussed temporary signs, window
signs and enforcement. A copy of the City Council staff report is attached. At the
conclusion of the discussion, the City Council remanded the Sign Code to the Planning
Commission for further review and possible revisions.
As stated in the Council Report, the primary purpose of a sign ordinance is to ensure
that signs enhance, rather than detract from, a community; that approved signage
safeguards and protects public and private investment in structures and open spaces;
that improves the appearance of a community as a place in which to live and work and
serves as an attraction to non-residents who come to visit or trade. A sign ordinance is
also developed and enacted for the purpose of avoiding excessive and confusing sign
displays.
pleasing roadways and business districts are critical to attracting new investment and to
maintaining and enhancing the local economy. To ensure the City's success in this
area, some level of sign control is necessary for economic, as well as aesthetic,
reasons.
Therefore, the proper balance must be struck between a City's desire to promote
aesthetically pleasing, vision-compliant signage and a business's desire to effectively
promote itself.
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DISCUSSION:
The Sign Code regulates signs for residential and non residential uses, including
permanent and temporary signs. The Code contains provisions that outline the
application submittal, approval and appeal process, definitions, general and specific
sign standards, prohibited signs, and exempt signs. Permanent signs, generally,
include wall signs that are affixed to the exterior of a building, outdoor freestanding
signs, and limited window signs and, once approved, do not have a time limit placed on
them. Temporary signs, which are also permitted by the Sign Code, are allowed to be
displayed for a specified time frame. The most common temporary signs used are
banners, flags or pennants.
In fact, the Sign Code discussion was precipitated by sign enforcement of temporary
signs. Temporary signs and window signs constitute the majority of sign enforcement
activities. These types of signs require permits, have size limitations and, for temporary
signs, specific time limits by which the temporary sign must be removed or time limits
before a permit can be renewed.
As such, staff suggests that the discussion of possible revisions to the Sign Code focus,
perience
that permanent sign regulations relating to wall and monuments signs are fairly
straightforward, and do not necessitate significant revisions, if any. Revisions to the
Code should be for the following reasons: 1) to ensure the provisions are consistent
sign law; 2) to ensure the regulations provide opportunities for economic viability for
existing and future businesses in an aesthetically pleasing manner; and, 3) to ensure an
updated Sign Code is aligned with the City's 2030 Vision.
For purposes of this item, staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the
attached Council report to verse themselves in the sign issues that were discussed.
Staff also suggests that as the Commissioners drive around the City or commercial
areas in other cities, they do so with an eye towards signage, and consider what our
City should look like in terms of signs.
During the discussion of this item, staff will go over with the Commission the Sign Code
in its entirety, and temporary window and banner signs, as discussed in the Council
report.
ATTACHMENTS:
City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014
Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs
APPROVALS:
Sandra Molina Completed 08/26/2014 4:49 PM
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City Attorney Completed 08/27/2014 1:04 PM
Community Development Completed 08/28/2014 10:51 AM
Planning Commission Pending
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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:July 22, 2014
TITLE:Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code
PRESENTED BY:Sandra Molina, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:Receive and File the Report on the City's Sign Code and
Remand to the PlanningCommission Chapter 18.80 "Signs"
for Discussion and Possible Revision.
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
This staff report supports Goal #3, "Promote Economic Development", by updating the
Sign Code and aligning it with the City's 2030 Vision and Economic Development
Implementation Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The primary purpose of a sign ordinance is to ensure that signs enhance, rather than
detract from, a community; that approved signage safeguards and protects public and
private investment in structures and open spaces; that improves the appearance of a
community as a place in which to live and work and serves as an attraction to non-
residents who come to visit or trade. Finally, a sign ordinance is developed and
enacted for the purpose of avoiding excessive and confusingsign displays (also known
as sign pollution).
pleasing roadways and business districts are critical to attracting new investment and to
maintaining and enhancing the local economy. To ensure the City's success in this
area, some level of sign control is necessary for economic, as well as aesthetic,
reasons. In accomplishing this objective, the proper balance must be struck between a
City's desire to promote aesthetically pleasing, Vision-compliant signage and a
business' desire to effectively promote itself by retaining existing patrons and attracting
new customers. Many cities encounter difficulty in finding this balance, so this staff
report is the first of a number of steps required to ensure Grand Terrace can emulate
the success of other communities that have developed effective solutions to a problem
that negatively impacts City/business community relationships if left unattended.
DISCUSSION:
A sign is, typically, defined as any card, cloth, paper, metal or painted characters visible
from outside a structure for advertising purposes, mounted to the ground or any tree,
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wall, bush, rock, fence or structures, whether privately or publicly owned. This definition
includes any object having a visual appearance primarily used for, or having the effect
of, attracting attention from the streets, sidewalks, or other outside public areas, for
identification purposes, which conveys a message, announces or directs attention to the
name, nature, merits, availability, price, or type of goods, services, or products
produced, sold, stored, furnished, or available at that location or at any other location.
-residential uses. For
purposes of this discussion, the focus will be on non-residential signs. The Sign Code
contains provisions for both permanent and temporary signs. Permanent signs,
generally, include wall signs that are affixed to the exterior of a building, outdoor
freestanding signs, and window signs and, once approved, do not have a time limit
placed on them. Temporary signs, which are also permitted by the Sign Code, are
allowed to be displayed for a specified time frame. The most common temporary signs
used are banners, flags or pennants. Attachment 1 is a copy of Chapter 18.80 Signs.
The majority of sign enforcement activities, and probably the most controversial, is in
two areas as follows: Temporary signs and window signs. Merchants want their
businesses and locations to be seen, and signs near the street, or on windows, get
them noticed. These types of signs require permits, have size limitations and, for
temporary signs, specific time limits before the temporary sign must be removed or its
permit renewed.
Temporary Signs (non-window)
A temporary sign is a sign erected for a temporary purpose, attracting attention to an
activity. The Sign Code has different, and somewhat confusing, provisions for
temporary signs but, where mentioned, the requirement for sign permit and duration of
the temporary sign are constant. A sign permit is required, and temporary signs may be
displayed for no more than 45 days within any 90-day period, not to exceed a total of
120 days out of the calendar year.
Portions of the sign code allow for banners only with a special event; other provisions
are not as specific, which also makes application confusing. For example:
Section 18.80.110 General Standards
D. No flags or pennants of any type may be utilized to draw attention to any
use or structure on a permanent basis. Colored flags with or without writing,
insignia or logos may be displayed for periods not to exceed 45 days within any 90
Attachment: City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014 (1535 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
day period, not to exceed a total of 120 days out of the calendar year. This does
not preclude the display of national, state, or local government flags or other flags,
pennants, or banners which may be erected by the City.
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M. Portable signs. Portable signs consist of A-frame signs, menu signs or
other convenience-type signs which can be carried and are movable from place to
place on an everyday basis. These signs can be used on a temporary basis to
complement existing signs or advertise special events.
The Community Development Department may issue permits for portable signs
not to exceed 45 days out of a 90 day period, to a maximum of 120 days per year.
Each business may apply for a maximum of one portable sign at a time, with the
exception of gas stations, which are allowed four such signs at a time. Portable
signs shall not be located on the public right-of-way and shall be located not to
obstruct vehicular access, ingress and egress from property. The size and colors
of such signs are to be proportional and compatible with the building.
Table 18.80 for C2 zone:
Additional regulations for temporary signs:
1. Temporary signs are limited to temporary messages such as sales or
special events. No business identification is permitted except when new
businesses are awaiting construction of permanent new or replacement signs, by
temporarily announcing arrival of new businesses.
2. A sign permit is required for a temporary sign which may be displayed for
no more than 45 days within any 90 day period, not to exceed a total of 120 days
out of the calendar year.
A review of nearby cities, including Loma Linda, Colton, Riverside, and San Bernardino
revealed that those cities also require permits for temporary signs. Riverside only
permits them with a special event. All the cities limit the display period, require permits
and, in most cases, allow only one temporary sign.
Window Signs (Permanent)
The Sign Code allows permanent window signage that does not exceed 25% of the
window area on which the sign is located. If the sign is visible to the public, and there is
a commercial message, it is a sign, and a sign permit is needed. The issue here is that
most business owners are unaware that a sign permit is required or that there are size
provides hours of operation less than two square feet in size are exempt.
Attachment: City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014 (1535 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
With respect to permanent window signs, the cities of Loma Linda, Colton, Riverside,
and San Bernardino permit them. However, some limit such signs to one per business;
others one per window pane; and, others allow such signs without a permit.
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Enforcement
Historically, the City has sent mixed messages regarding Sign Code enforcement to
both code enforcement staff and business owners. Once begun, and to ensure equal
protection, enforcement activities must continue until compliance is obtained.
Unfortunately, uniform, consistent and fair enforcement of the City's Sign Code has not
occurred for some years, if ever. In fact, a number of business owners have expressed
the sentiment they will comply with the Sign Code when every other businesses comply.
This is an unfortunate approach to take; however, it exemplifies the frustration that is
created when uniform and consistent enforcement is lacking. The City has only one
code enforcement officer; however, the crux of the matter is not, necessarily, staffing in
this regard. The core code enforcement issues, in the past, have been unclear,
uncertain and inconsistent direction, which also lacked uniformity, consistency and
fairness. Time and again, it has been shown that clear and reasonable regulations,
uniformly and consistently enforced, are best practices that support the business
community.
The Sign Code was established soon after incorporation of the City and has been
revised from time to time. It has, however been a number of years since a
comprehensive review and update was conducted. It is appropriate to do so at this time
for three primary reasons: 1) to ensure the provisions are consistent with state and
case law; 2) to ensure the regulations provide opportunities for economic viability for
existing and future businesses in an aesthetically pleasing manner; and, 3) to ensure an
updated Sign Code is directly aligned with the City's 2030 Vision in its entirety.
It is, therefore, appropriate for the City Council to remand to the Planning Commission
the Sign Ordinance, for the purpose of the Commission conducting public workshops on
the topics and issues discussed herein. The intent of these Planning Commission Sign
Code workshops will be to develop and present to the City Council recommended
solutions to the issues contained herein and to produce a Sign Code that is fully
compliant with our 2030 Vision.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The discussion of this item does not impact the general fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs
Temporary and Window Signs_Nearby Signs
Attachment: City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014 (1535 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
APPROVALS:
Sandra Molina Completed 07/10/2014 4:58 PM
Finance Completed 07/13/2014 8:04 PM
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City Attorney Completed 07/14/2014 9:26 AM
Community Development Completed 07/14/2014 9:29 AM
City Manager Completed 07/14/2014 4:33 PM
City Council Pending
Attachment: City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014 (1535 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
Attachment: City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014 (1535 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
Attachment: City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014 (1535 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
Attachment: City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014 (1535 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
Attachment: City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014 (1535 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
Attachment: City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014 (1535 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
Attachment: City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014 (1535 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
Attachment: City Council Agenda Report_7.22.2014 (1535 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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Attachment: Municode_Chapter 18.80 Signs (1514 : Discussion of City of Grand Terrace Sign Code)
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CITY OF COLTON
TEMPORARY SIGN
Section 18.50.110 Allowed temporary promotional On-Premise Sign standards.
This section describes standards for temporary promotional on-premise signs.
These signs require the issuance of a temporary sign permit as described in Section
18.50.040. The development standards for temporary signs are listed in Table 18.50-3.
The following general rules/standards apply to all Temporary Promotional Signs:
A. Time duration. Display periods for Temporary Promotional Signs Shall be
limited to a maximum of sixty days, continuous or non-continuous, within a one-
hundred-and-eighty-day period not to exceed a total of one hundred and twenty
days within a three-hundred-and-sixty-day period.
B. Illumination. No Temporary Promotional Signs May be illuminated by lighting
exclusively designed for the Temporary Promotional Sign.
C. Encroachment. Temporary Promotional Signs Shall not encroach on or above
the public right-of-way or be attached to utility poles, traffic signal, utility cabinets
and street sign posts, except where all of the following criteria are met: a) the
business is located in a Building built at property line with no setback to the public
right-of-way, b) the business obtains an encroachment permit from the Public
Works Department, and c) the sign conforms to the display specifications of in
Section 18.50.110.F.
D. Obstruction. Temporary Promotional Signs Shall not obstruct required paths,
driveways, crosswalks, walkways for pedestrians and vehicles and views of
vehicular traffic, including sight distances for vehicular traffic at corners.
E. Maintenance. Temporary Promotional Signs Shall be maintained in good
condition and free of tattering or tearing.
F. Display specifications. All Temporary Promotional Signs Shall conform to the
following standards:
1. Maximum of one of the following signs: wall Banner (maximum three
hundred and twelve square feet), commercial flag (maximum ten feet
high), or portable/A-frame (maximum six square feet sign face; maximum
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2. Maximum of one promotional sign per business storefront.
3. Sign May be displayed only during normal hours of the business.
4. Signs Shall be removed (placed indoors) when the business ceases
operation for that day.
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5. Sign Shall not detract from the appearance of the Building and/or site
as determined by the Director.
6. No illumination (lighting) exclusively designed for the sign is permitted.
7. Sign Shall be removed or replaced if tattered, torn, damaged, or
otherwise not in good condition.
8.Sign Shall be kept clean and clear or graffiti.
9. No attachment to the sign, including balloons, streamers, lights, or
other attention-getting devices.
10. Portable Sign Standards:
a) Signs Shall leave at least four feet for pedestrian Access.
b) Signs Shall not impede the sight distance of vehicular traffic.
c) Signs Shall consist of durable materials (metal, wood, plastic)
and the use of paper or cardboard is not allowed except as
changeable copy within and safely fastened to a framed area
made of durable rigid materials. Signs Shall be professionally
made or have the appearance of a professionally made sign.
Signs with wheels Shall be fixed (locked) in position.
d) Sign Shall contain the name and phone number of the business
and owner of the sign in order (not required on the sign face, but
somewhere on the sign structure).
Table 18.50-3: Temporary Sign Standards
Use Type Maximum Maximum Area Maximum Height
Temporary
Number
Nonresidential 1 / 32 sf total; 20% of 5 ft. freestanding;
business window space if located roofline wall
in window
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WINDOW SIGN
Table 18.50-2: Allowed Permanent On-Site Sign Standards
Sign Type Maximum Maximum Maximum Illumination Other
Number Area Height Allowed Standards/
Permitted Notes
1
Nonresidential Signs
Wall Sign 1 / Public Frontage three square Roofline Indirect or (2)(7) (8)
for storefront tenants feet per one background
with an exclusive lineal foot and
exterior entrance. 70% wall length
3
Freestanding 1 / Street Frontage 50 sf 6 ft Indirect or (3)(5)(9)
Monument Sign background
Freestanding 50 sf 20 ft Indirect or (3)(5) (9)
Pylon Sign background
Window Sign 1 / establishment 20% of window - No
area illumination
45
Freestanding 1 / site w/minimum 325 sf 50 ft Indirect or (4)(5)(6)
Sign, freeway 150 ft freeway background
oriented, pylon frontage
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CITY OF LOMA LINDA
TEMPORARY SIGN
17.18.080 Temporary permits.
A. Temporary sign permits are required for supplemental signs intended for
temporary display. This section shall not authorize signs identified as prohibited by Section
17.18.250 of this chapter. Temporary sign permits shall be reviewed and issued by the
community development department. The following requirements shall apply:
1. All banners must be fixed to a building and hung below a roof eave or mounted
on metal, PVD or plastic poles in the ground within private property.
2. All banners shall be professionally made and constructed of cloth, canvas, vinyl,
plastic or similar material and have slits for proper wind resistance, where necessary.
3. No banner may exceed thirty-two square feet in area.
4. One display banner is allowed per building or street frontage. In the case of a
multi-tenant building, one display per storefront shall be allowed. As a substitute for a wall-
mounted banner sign, one pole-mounted banner sign per property street frontage is permitted.
B. Display time for business banners for purposes other than grand openings or for
commercial uses shall be permitted for a period not to exceed thirty consecutive days and not
more than four times in one calendar year. There shall be a minimum period of thirty days
between banner displays. As an alternative, specific non-consecutive dates can be identified in
writing to allow a business banner to be displayed no more than one hundred and twenty days
per calendar year.
C. Grand openings that involve exterior display, and/or activities shall be subject to
a special events permit and shall not be subject to the requirements stated above. Special
events permits shall be approved on a case-by-case basis with possible conditions by the
administrative review committee (ARC). Festoons, inflatables, balloons, flags, and beacons may
be approved as part of the special events permit subject to the approval of ARC. (Ord. 617 § 2,
2003: Ord. 370 § 1, 1987)
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17.18.140 Permitted signsC-1, C-2, C-G, C-F, C-N, C-M, I-C and M-R zones.
A. Signs permitted without a sign permit:
6. Window signs: not more than twenty-five percent of the total transparent area of any
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
TEMPOARARY SIGNS
19.22.070 TEMPORARY SIGNS
Special event signs and civic event signs may be approved by the Director for a limited period of
time as a means of publicizing special events such as grand openings, carnivals, parades,
charitable events, holiday sales, and special promotions. Such special event signs shall be
limited to the following provisions:
A. No temporary sign shall be erected without a temporary sign permit.
B. Temporary signs shall be limited to 90 continuous days per event within a 180-day period
from the start date of the event.
C. Temporary signs may include: promotional sales signs, banners, balloons, inflated devices,
search lights, beacons, pennants, and streamers.
D. All temporary signs shall be maintained in good condition; removed or replaced if torn, faded
or dirty.
E. Temporary banners shall be affixed to the walls of a building only.
F. Auto dealerships may apply for a yearly temporary sign permit for ongoing special
promotions. MC 1057 10/8/99
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19.22.050 EXEMPT SIGNS
Table 022.00 identifies the signs that are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter. MC 1057
10/8/99
Sign Type Maximum Maximum Sign Maximum Sign Additional
Number Area Height Requirements
A. Permanent One sign per 25% of the glass Allowable
Window signs window pane area upon which aggregate of
MC 1393 12/2/13 the sign is window sign(s)
located area shall
include areas of
allowable wall
signs
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CITY OF RIVERSIDE
TEMPORARY SIGNS
19.620.230 Temporary Signs.
A. All paper signs, banners, balloons, streamers, placards, pennants or portable signs that
direct, promote, attract, service or that are otherwise designed to attract attention are prohibited,
except that the following temporary signs may be displayed in all nonresidential zones subject to
the stated rules. Any calculations of sign measurements may be subject to review of the
Planning Division, and the Planning Division may add conditions to address matters of public
safety and welfare.
1. Grand Opening Banners. One banner not exceeding 60 square feet shall be allowed for a
period not exceeding 30 consecutive days for newly opened or reopened establishments at the
site where the banner is to be displayed. The banner shall be stretched and secured flat against
the building surface and shall not extend higher than the building eave or the building parapet
wall.
2. Temporary Commercial Event Signs. No more than three (3) temporary signs not
exceeding a combined twenty-five (25%) percent of the total window area, or a combined area
of forty (40) square feet, whichever area is less, may be displayed in the window area of each
building frontage throughout the duration of an event. Such signs may be painted directly onto
the window in water soluble paints or constructed of paper, wood, fabric, plastic, vinyl or similar
materials and securely adhered to, or oriented toward the street or public right-of-way. All paper
signs must be mechanically printed. Such signs must remain in good condition and shall be
removed within 7 days of the conclusion of the event. There is no limit on the number of colors
that can be used in these signs, however, fluorescent colors, as defined in Article X
(Definitions), are prohibited.
WINDOW SIGNS
19.620.070 Office, Commercial and Industrial Building Signs.
B. Window Signs. For each use or occupancy, 1 window sign for each public entrance, not
exceeding 9 square feet per sign, shall be permitted.
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