27 ORDINANCE NO. 27 - AMENDED SEE ORDINANCE 34
ORDINANCE NO. 27
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A COMPREHEN-
SIVE ORDINANCE AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF
THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO SIGN
REGULATIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I
SECTION 1 .0 The City of Grand Terrace recognizes the need for
signs as a means to identify businesses within the community. However,
the City also recognizes that signing becomes an important design element
of the physical environment. Provisions consistent with the goals and
objectives of the community are necessary to insure that the special
character and image, the community is striving for, can be attained. The
City of Grand Terrace is striving to provide an economically stable and
visually attractive community through high quality site planning, building
design, landscaping and signing. As a planned architectural feature,
a sign can be pleasing and can harmonize with the physical character of
its environment. Proper controls can achieve this goal and will make the
City of Grand Terrace a more attractive place to live, work and shop.
It is the purpose of this Ordinance to make our City attractive
to residents, visitors and commercial , industrial and professional businesses
while maintaining economic stability through an attractive signing program.
SECTION 2• Objectives and Basis. The objectives and basis for
the various sign regulations contained in this Ordinance are: (1 ) to direct
persons to various activities and enterprises, in order to provide for the
maximum public convenience; (2) to provide a reasonable system of controls
for signs, to insure the development of a high quality visual environment;
(3) to encourage signs which are well designed and pleasing in appearance
and to provide incentive and latitude for variety, good design relationship,
and spacing; (4) to encourage a desirable urban character which has a
minimum of overhead clutter; (5) to enhance the economic value of the
community and each area thereof through the regulation of such things as
size, number, location, design and illumination of signs; (6) to encourage
signs which are compatible with adjacent land uses; (7) to reduce possible
traffic and safety hazards through good signing; and (8) to protect the
general public health, safety and welfare of the community.
SECTION 3. Definitions: The following are definitions of terms
contained in this Ordinance:
A. Advertising Structure: An on or off-site structure of any
kind or character other than the main business identification signs,
erected or maintained for outdoor advertising purposes, upon which any poster,
bill , printing, painting, or other advertisement of any kind whatsoever may
be placed, including statuary for advertising purposes.
B. Area of Signs: The area of a sign shall include the entire
area within any type of perimeter or border which may enclose the outer limits
of any writing, representation, emblem, figure or character, together with
any other material or color forming an integral part of the display or used
to differentiate such sign from the background in which it is placed. The
area of a sign having no such perimeter shall be computed by enclosing the
entire area within parallelagrams, triangles or circles in a size sufficient
to cover the entire area and computing the size of such area. In the case
of a two sided sign, the area shall be computed as including only the maximum
single display surface which is visible from any ground position at one (1 )
time. The supports or uprights on which any sign is supported should not
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be included in determining the sign area unless such supports or uprights
ANK are designed in such a manner as to form an integral background of the
sign. In the case of any cylindrical sign, the total area shall be computed
on the total area of the surface of the sign.
C. Banner, Flag, Pennant or Balloon: Any cloth, bunting,
plastic, paper or similar material used for advertising purposes attached to or
pinned on or from any structure, staff pole, line, framing, or vehicle.
D. Building Face: The area of the front building elevation
in which the business is located. If more than one business is located in a
single building, then such area shall be limited to that portion which is
occupied by each individual business.
E. Business Directory Sign: A sign located in a multi-tenant
complex which lists each business and address located therein.
F. Business Identification: An on-site sign which identifies
the business located thereon.
G. Construction or Contractor Sign: A temporary sign which
states the names of the individuals and/or firms connected with the construction
of a project. Such sign may include the name of the project, the address of
the business, and the emergency telephone number.
H. Convenience Signs: A sign not larger than two (2) square
feet which conveys information such as "restrooms" , "no parking", "entrance" ,
and the like, but does not contain land, trade, advertising or business
identification, and is designed to be viewed on site by pedestrians and/or
motorists.
I. Copy: Any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs, or
other symbolic representations incorporated into a sign.
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J. Directional Signs; A sign which contains words such as
"entrance" , "enter" , "exit" , "in", "out" , or other similar words or a sign
containing arrows or character indicating traffic directions and used
either in conjunction with such words or separately. No directional sign
shall contain any advertising or trade name information. A subdivision
directional sign shall not be included in this category.
K. Director of Building and Safety/Building Officer: Shall
mean the City Engineer of the City of Grand Terrace.
L. Director Review: A method of review by the City Engineer,
as stipulated in San Bernardino County Code No. 53.021 , to determine
conformance with applicable ordinance.
M. Flashing Sign; Any sign which contains or is illuminated
by lights which are intermittently on and off, which change intensity, or
which create the illusion of motion in any manner.
N. Freestanding Sign: Any sign which is permanently supported
by one (1 ) or more uprights, braces, poles, or other similar structural
components when utilizing earth, rock. the ground or any foundation set
in the ground as a primary supportive base, which does not exceed 20 feet
in height.
0. Future Tenant Identification Sign: A temporary sign which
identifies a future use of a site or building.
P. Grand Opening: That promotional activity used by newly
established businesses, within thirty (30) days after occupancy, to inform
the public of their location and contribution to the community. Grand
Opening does not mean an annual or occasional promotion of retail sales by
a business.
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Q. Height of a Sign: The greatest vertical distance measured
from the grade at the point the sign supports intersect the ground and any
accompanying architectural features of the sign. However, if the sign is
constructed upon an artificial berm, the height of the sign, as measured
from the toe of slope or berm, shall not exceed 150 per cent of the maximum
height allowed by this Ordinance.
R. Inoperative Activity: A business or activity that has
ceased operation at any given location for a period of at least 30 days.
S. Interior Sign: A sign inside of any business that cannot
be seen from outside the building in which the business is located.
T. Monument Sign: A low profile, less than 8 ft. in height,
freestanding sign incorporating the design and building materials accenting
the architectural theme of the buildings on the same property.
U. Non-conforming Sign: A sign that does not comply with the
provisions of this Ordinance.
V. Off-site Sign: A sign which advertises or directs attention
to products or activities that are not provided on the site upon which the
sign is located.
W. Off-site Subdivision Sign: A sign in accordance with this
Ordinance, which directs traffic to a subdivision within the City of Grand
Terrace.
X. On-site Subdivision Sign: A sign which identifies the
subdivision upon which the sign is located.
Y. Pedestrian Traffic Sign: A sign subject to the size limi-
tations listed in this Ordinance which is other than the main business identifi-
cation sign, and which is oriented to pedestrian traffic. Such sign shall not
include any advertising information.
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Z. Political Sign: A sign erected prior to an election to
advertise or identify a candidate, campaign issue, election proposition, or
other related matters.
AA. Portable Sign: A sign not designed to be permanently
attached to a structure or to the ground.
BB. Real Estate Sign: A temporary sign advertising the sale,
lease, or rent of the property upon which it is located, and the identifica-
tion of the firm handling such sale, lease, or rent.
CC. Revolving Sign: A sign which all or a portion of may
rotate either on an intermittent or constant basis.
DD. Roof Sign: A sign erected, constructed, or placed upon or
over a roof or parapet of a building and which is wholly or partly supported
by such buildings.
EE. Roof: The external upper covering of a building or
structure.
FF. Sign: Any card, cloth, paper, metal , or painted character
visible from outside of a structure for advertising purposes; mounted to
the ground or any tree, wall , bush, rock, fence, or structures, either
privately or publicly owned. Sign shall mean any graphic announcement,
declaration, demonstration, display, illustration, or insignia used to
advertise or promote the interest of any person when the same is placed
out-of-doors in view of the general public. This definition shall not include
the display of the American Flag or the Flag of the State of California.
GG. Special Event Sign: A temporary sign which advertises
special events and activities such as grand openings, charitable events,
Christmas trees. Such signs are limited to the provisions listed in the
Ordinance.
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HH. Temporary Sign: A sign erected for a temporary purpose
attracting attention to an activity as provided for within this Ordinance.
II. Wall Sign: A sign attached to or erected against the wall
of a building or structure with the exposed face of the sign parallel to
the plane of said wall .
JJ. Window Sign: A sign painted, attached, glued, or other-
wise affixed to a window, or otherwise easily visible from the exterior of
the building.
KK. Vehicle Sign: A sign which is attached to a vehicle and
placed on any property so as to attract attention to a product, activity
or business which is in addition to the main business identification sign.
ARTICLE II
soft ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 1 . Building and Safety Review Required: Building and
Safety Review shall be required prior to the placing, erecting, moving or
reconstructing of any sign in the City, unless expressly exempted by this
Ordinance. Signs requiring Building and Safety Review shall comply with
the provisions of this Ordinance and all other applicable laws and
ordinances.
SECTION 2. Method of Application: An application for Building
and Safety Review shall be made on forms as prescribed by the Director of
Building and Safety. Such an application shall be filed with the Director
of Building and Safety with applicable plans as set forth by the Director.
Said application shall be accompanied by any fees or bonds as specified by
City Council Resolution.
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SECTION 3. Method of Review: The purpose of Building and
Safety Review is to help insure compliance with the provisions of this
Ordinance. After receipt of a sign application, the Director of Building
and Safety or a designated representative shall render a decision to
approve, approve with modification, or deny such sign request within ten (10)
working days. Such a review shall insure that any sign proposal is in
conformance with this Ordinance and is consistent with its intent and
purpose.
ARTICLE III
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 1 . Director of Building and Safety: It shall be the
duty of the Director of Building and Safety to enforce all provisions of
this Ordinance. The Director of Building and Safety has the authority
under this Ordinance to designate a representative of the Department to
implement the provisions of this Sign Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Interpretation: The provisions of this Ordinance
are not intended to abrogate any easements, covenants or other existing
agreetments which are more restrictive than the provisions of this Ordinance.
Whenever the application of this Ordinance is uncertain due to
ambiguity of its provisions, the question shall be referred to the Planning
Commission for determination. The Planning Commission shall then authorize
signing which best fulfills the intent of this Ordinance.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion
of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by
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any court of proper jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate,
distinct and independent provision and such holdings shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions hereof.
SECTION 3. Variances: Applications for a variance from the terms
of this Ordinance shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission according to
the variance procedures as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 4. Appeal : A decision of the Director of Building and
Safety may be appealed within ten (10) days of such decision to the Planning
Commission. Such appeal shall be made on the forms prescribed by the
Division of Building and Safety, and fees paid in accordance with the fee
resolution. The submission of the application and fees shall constitute
the filing of the appeal . The Planning Commission shall review such appeal
at a regularly scheduled meeting according to the schedule of meetings and
deadlines for submission of applications. The Commission shall either uphold,
reverse, or modify the Director's decision. If anyone is aggrieved or
affected by the decision of the Planning Commission, they may then appeal
such decision to the City Council within ten (10) days from the decision
of the Planning Commission. The appeal shall be submitted in accordance with
the above appeal provisions. The City Council shall review such appeal and
either uphold, reverse, or modify the Commission decision.
ARTICLE IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1 . Exempt Signs: The following signs shall be exempt from
the application, permit, and fee requirements of this Ordinance. An electrical
or building permit may, however, be required:
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A. Permanent window signs not exceeding three (3) square feet
and limited to business identification, hours of operation, address and
emergency information only.
B. Real estate signs for residential sales not exceeding four
(4) square feet in area or five (5) feet in height, provided it is unlit
and is removed within fifteen (15) days after the close of escrow or the
rental or lease has been accomplished.
C. Contractor of Construction Sign: One (1 ) directory sign
shall be permitted on the construction site for all contractors (may include
bank, realtors, subcontractors, etc. ) not exceeding thirty-two (32) square
feet unless legally required by government contracts to be larger. No
sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in overall height and shall be located no
less than ten (10) feet from any property line. Such sign shall be removed
upon the completion of the project.
D. Future Tenant Identification Sign: Future tenant
identification signs may be placed on vacant or developing property to advertise
the future use of the property and where this information may be obtained.
Such sign shall be limited to one (1 ) per parcel and to a maximum of thirty-
two (32) square feet in area and eight (8) feet in overall height. Further,
such signs shall be placed no less than ten (10) feet from any property line.
Any such sign shall be removed upon completion of such project.
E. Real Estate Signs for Sale of Industrial or Commercial
Property: One (1 ) sign per street frontage not to exceed thirty-two (32)
square feet in area to advertise the sale, lease, or rent of such property.
No such sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in overall height and shall not be
located closer than ten (10) feet from any property line. Where a property has
in excess of 600 lineal feet of frontage, an additional sign for every 600
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lineal feet is allowed.
F. Interior signs within a structure not visible from offsite
or from outside of building.
G. Memorial tablets, plaques, or directional signs for community
historical resources, installed by a recognized historical society or civic
organization.
H. Convenience signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area.
I . Residential building identification signs, other than street
numbers used to identify individual residences and not exceeding two (2)
square feet.
J. Official and legal notices issued by the court, public body,
person, or officer in performance of his public duty or giving any legal notice.
K. Directional , warning, or informational signs or structures
required or authorized by law or by Federal , State, County, or City authority.
L. Official flags of the United States of America, the State of
California, other states of the United States of America, counties, munici-
palities, and other nations; flags of internationally and nationally recog-
nized organizations.
M. Signs of public utility companies indicating danger or which
serve as an aid to public safety, or which show locations of underground
facilities or public telephones.
N. Safety signs on construction sites.
0. Time and temperature signs that convey time and temperature
only and not exceeding twelve (12) square feet nor eight (8) feet in height.
SECTION 2. Prohibited Signs: All signs not expressly permitted
are prohibited in all zones, including, but not limited to, the following:
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A. Roof signs.
B. Flashing signs (except in time and temperature signs) .
C. Animated signs.
D. Revolving signs.
E. Vehicle signs (when used on property to identify a business) .
F. Portable signs (except where permitted in this Ordinance) .
G. Off-site signs (except temporary subdivision directional
signs as provided for in this Ordinance) .
H. Signs on the public right-of-way (except where required by
a governmental agency) .
I. Signs blocking doors or fire excapes) .
J. Light bulb strings and exposed tubing (except for temporary
uses such as Christmas tree lots) .
K. Banners, flags, pennants and balloons (except for special
events as provided for in this Ordinance) .
L. Advertising structures (except as otherwise permitted in
this Ordinance) .
SECTION 3. Signs Relating to Inoperative Activities: Signs
pertaining to activities or businesses which are no longer in operation shall
be removed from the premises or the sign copy shall be removed or obliterated
within sixty (60) days after the premises have been vacated. Any such sign
not removed within the specified time shall constitute a nuisance and shall
be subject to removal under the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties: Enforce-
ment, legal procedures, and penalties shall be in accordance with the enforce-
ment procedures established by the Zoning Ordinance. The owner shall be notified
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to abate illegal signs by the City Environmentalist, Failure to comply
will result in issuance of a citation for zoning violation and will be
enforced as such. Additionally, illegal signs within the public right-of-
way may be summarily abated by the City and held, pending notification of
the owner by the City. The owner may obtain said sign from the City upon
payment to the City of any storage and removal charge that may have been
incurred by the City.
SECTION 5. Construction and Maintenance:
A. Construction: Every sign and all parts, portions, and
materials shall be manufactured, assembled, and erected in compliance with all
applicable State, Federal , and City regulations and the Uniform Building Code,
B. Maintenance: Every sign and all parts, portions, and
materials shall be maintained and kept in proper repair. The display surface
of all signs shall be kept clean, neatly painted, and free from rust and
corrosion. Any cracked, broken surfaces, malfunctioning lights, missing sign
copy, or other unmaintained or damaged portion of a sign will be repaired or
replaced within thirty (30) days following notification by the City. Non-
compliance with such a request will constitute a zoning violation and will
be enforced as such.
ARTICLE V
SIGN REGULATIONS
SECTION 1 . Sign permits may be issued for signs included under this
section, provided the signs are in compliance with all other applicable laws and
ordinances.
SECTION 2. Signs Permitted in all Zoning Districts: The following
signs may be permitted in any zoning district subject to the provisions listed:
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A. Convenience Signs: On-site signs which are necessary for
public convenience or safety, but which are not exempt, may be approved by
the Director of Building and Safety or his deignee. Signs containing informa-
tion such as "entrance", "exit", or direction arrows shall be designed to
be viewed from on-site or from an area adjacent to the site by pedestrians or
motorists while parking their automobile. Signs that convey advertising,
products, or business identification shall not be considered a convenience
sign.
B. Political Signs: Political signs having to do with any
issue, ballot measure, or candidate in any municipal , State, or Federal election,
or political statements and expressions shall be permitted subject to the
following provisions and any other applicable provisions within this Ordinance.
1 . Any person, party, or group posting political signs in
the City shall abide by the provisions herein set forth.
2. All political signs shall be placed no earlier than
thirty (30) days prior to the election and shall be removed not later than
ten (10) days following the date of the election.
3. A political sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square
feet in total area for one side. No signs shall be placed in a manner that
would obstruct visability of pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
4. All political signs shall not exceed an overall
height of six (6) feet from the finished grade.
5. No political signs shall be lighted either directly
or indirectly.
6. No political sign shall be placed or fixed to a tree,
fence, or utility pole and shall not be posted on any public property or in
the public right-of-way.
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7. No political sign shall be posted in violation of any
provisions of this Ordinance. Further, the Director of Building and Safety
or his designee shall have the right to remove all signs placed contrary to
the provisions of this section.
8. A City Permit must be issued for all political signs
(candidates or issues) . To erect signs, persons or parties must file sign
location plans with the City within three (3) days after erection. A permit
fee of $10.00 (non-returnable) and a deposit of $3.00 per sign for the first
five (5) signs and $1 .00 for each additional sign (refundable upon evidence
of removal ) . Each sign must be identifiable as to group or person placing
said sign.
C. Special Event Signs; Special event signs may be approved
for a limited period of time as a means of publicizing special events, such as
grand opening, new management, inventory sale for public or charitable events,
and Christmas tree lots. To apply for approval of special event signs, the
applicant shall submit a letter to the Director of Building and Safety which
describes the proposed sign by means of a sketch and the display dates. The
Director of Building and Safety shall review the request within ten (10)
working days after receipt and shall make a determination to approve,
approve with modification, or deny the request. Such special event signs
shall be limited to the following provisions;
1 . No more than one special event sign shall be permitted
per activity and shall be either a wall , window, or ground sign with the use
of flags, banners, and pennants.
2. All special event signs shall be a maximum of thirty-
two (32) square feet and shall be posted below the roof or shall be no higher
than eight (8) feet in the case of a ground sign.
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3. Special event signs shall be limited to forty-five
(45) days per calendar year,
D. On-site Subdivision Signs:
1 . One (1 ) temporary on-site subdivision sign, not to exceed
sixty-four (64) square feet total for two (2) sides, or thirty-two (32) square
feet for one (1 ) side, and a total overall height of fifteen (15) feet
may be permitted on each main street frontage of the property being subdivided,
not to exceed two (2) signs for all phases of any subdivision (interior streets
of the subdivision are not recognized as main street frontage) ,
2. Such sign shall be for the identification of a subdivision,
price information, and the developer's name, address, and telephone number.
3. Such signs shall be removed within ten (10) days from
the date of the final sale of the land and/or residences or within twelve (12)
months, whichever comes first. Extensions of the twelve (12) months time
can be approved by the Director of Building and Safety in cases of hardship.
4. Signs shall be maintained in good repair at all times.
5. A cash deposit of $500 per sign shall be deposited with
the sign application to ensure compliance with the Ordinance and removal of
such sign. Said deposit shall be refunded to the applicant upon sign removal
by the applicant. If the City is forced to remove any sign, then the cost of
removal shall be deducted from deposit.
E. Off-site Subdivision Directional Sign:
1 . A maximum of six (6) signs may be used to lead customers
to the site.
2. Signs shall be no larger than 48" X 9" and shall be
grouped on a two (2) sided sign structure as shown in Exhibit "A". Such
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structure shall contain no more than seven (7) tract identifications.
3, A sign structure shall be located not less than 600
feet from an existing or previously approved sign site. Further, each sign may
only contain the name of the subdivision and a directional arrow as shown on
Exhibit "B".
4. The placement of each sign structure shall be reviewed
and approved by the Director of Building and Safety.
5. All signs are to be placed on private property with
written consent of the property owner obtained and filed with the Department
of Building and Safety prior to issuance of permit.
6. A sign location plan shall be prepared showing the site
of each directional sign and shall be submitted to the Department of Building
and Safety prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
MW 7. Any such sign approved for a particular subdivision
within the City shall not be changed to advertise another subdivision without
prior approval of the Director of Building and Safety.
8. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers,
devices, display board, or appurtenances added to the sign as originally
approved. Further, no other directional signing may be used such as posters
or trailer signs.
9, All non-conforming subdivision directional signs associated
with the subdivision in question must be removed prior to the issuance of a
new sign permit.
10. No subdivision signs shall be erected advertising tracts
located outside the City limits.
11 . A $500 cash deposit shall be placed with the City to
ensure compliance with the Ordinance. Any sign placed contrary to the provisions
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of this Ordinance may be removed by the City and the cost of removal shall
be deducted from said deposit. Additional costs incurred by the City resulting MON
from the removal of illegal signs shall be charged to the developer.
12. Said sign shall be allowed until subdivision is sold
out or for a period of twelve (12) months, whichever comes first. Extensions
of this twelve (12) month time limit can be approved by the Director of
Building and Safety in cases of hardships.
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ARTICLE V SECTION 3 SIGNS PERMITTED IN THE AGRICULTURAL ZONES
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REMARKS
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
A. Business Wall or One per street 25 square Below roofline 1 . Shall identify only the address
Identification ground frontage, a feet. for wall signs and the agricultural product
sign. maximum of two and 4 feet for a grown on the premises , services
per parcel . ground sign. provided, or owner
2. Unilluminated.
B. Name Plate. Wall . One per parcel 2 square Below roofline. 1 • Shall identify the name and/or
or building. feet. address of the occupant.
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ARTICLE V SECTION 4. SIGNS PERMITTED IN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REMARKS
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
A. Name Plate Wall One per parcel 2 square Below roofline Shall identify the name
feet of the occupant.
B. Institutional
signs. Wall One per use 20 square ft. Below roofline Name of institution only.
and
Monument One per use 24 square ft. 6 feet from fin- 1 . To identify the institution, and
sign ished grade 2. can incorporate changeable copy
to indicate special events and
time of services.
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C. Neighborhood Wall or Two per 24 square 6 feet for wall I . Copy shall be limited to the
identification monument development feet sign and 4 feet name and address of development.
for monument sign. 2. Allowed only if home owners
association exists and will
assume maintenance responsibility
3. Maintenance is the responsibility
of the appropriate community
association.
D. School identi- Wall One per use 20 square Below roofline Name and address of school only.
fication. and feet
freestand- One per use Up to ,13 feet 1 . To be located no closer than
ing sign. from finished 5 feet from the property line.
grade. 2. To identify the school and to
display activities and special
events with changeable copy.
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ARTICLE V SECTION 5. SIGNS PERMITTED IN MULTI-FAMILY ZONES
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REMARKS
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
A. Apartment Wall or One per street 12 square A wall sign shall I . Signs shall harmonize with
identification monument frontage with a feet not project above the scale and design of the
(12 units or maximum of two the roofline and development.
less) . per development. in no case shall 2. Indirect lighting only.
exceed 20 feet 3. Monument signs shall be placed
above finished no closer than 5 feet to the
grade, and a property line.
monument sign
shall not exceed
6 feet in height.
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B. Apartment Wall or One per street 24 square A wall sign shall 1 . Signs shall harmonize with the
identification monument frontage with a feet. not project above scale and design of the
(more than 12 maximum of two the roofline and development.
units) . per development. in no case shall 2. Indirect lighting only.
exceed 20 feet 3. Monument signs shall be placed
above finished no closer than 5 feet to the
grade, and a property line.
monument sign shal
not exceed 6 feet
in height.
ARTICLE V SECTION 6. SIGNS PERMITTED IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONES
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REMARKS
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
A. Business identi Wall One per street 10% of the Not to project 1 . A combination of monument and
fication (indi- frontage and/or building faCE above the roof and wall signs may be used, however,
vidual parcels main parking lot, not to exceet in no case be only a maximum of 3 signs may
and buildings) . and a maximum of 150 square higher than 20 be used.
three (3) per feet. feet from finished 2. Wall signs and monument signs
business. grade. shall be architectually
Monument One per street 24 square Up to 8 feet. designed to be compatible with
frontage, a maxi- feet. development.
mum of two (2) 3. Monument signs shall be placed
per business. entirely on the subject
property and shall not overhang
onto adjoining private or
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' B. Business identi- Wall One per business 10% of the Not to project 1 . Wall signs are limited to busi-
fication (multi- frontage and/or building above the roof and ness identification only.
ple retail main parking lot, face, not to in no case be 2. Monument signs may contain the
tenants and a maximum of 3 exceed 150 higher than 20 theme name of the center and/or
shopping centers) and for any one square feet. feet from finished major tenant identification.
business. grade. 3. All shopping centers shall
develop a coordinated sign pro-
Monument One per street 24 square Up to 8 feet. gram for all tenants and uses.
(Shopping frontage, not to feet.
Centers exceed two (2) per
Only) development.
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ARTICLE V
SECTION 6. SIGNS PERMITTED IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONES (Continued)
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REMARKS
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
C. Business Wall Two (2) per 10% of the Not to project
identification building face of the above the roof 1 . Wall signs shall be limited
(multiple structure nor be higher
professional where sign i than 20 feet to building identification
tenants) . to be placed above finished only, no tenant identification.
not to grade. 2. Monument signs shall be limited
exceed 150 to identifying the name of
square feet. the professional complex.
3. Directory signs shall be placed
and on the wall at main entrance
and shall be limited to listing
Monument One (1 ) per 24 square Up to 3 feet. the tenants name and suite
complex/property. feet. number.
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and
Directory Three (3) per 12 square Not to exceed
building feet 3 feet above
finished grade.
D. I . Service Monument One per street 24 square Up to 8 feet. The monument sign shall be designed
Station Identi- frontage, not to feet for the to include the identification of
fication and exceed a total of I . D. sign, the station and gasoline prices.
Pricing, four per station. 12 square No other price signs are allowed.
feet for Prices must be posted.
rice sign .
2. Special Wall or One for each pump 2 square If mounted on a Special service signs shall be
Service ground island, not to feet. wall or pole of th limited to advertising special
Signs. exceed a total of canopy, it shall b sales or services.
four per station. no higher than 8
feet. Ground sign
shall not exceed
3 feet in height.
ARTICLE V
SECTION 6. SIGNS PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL ZONES (Continued)
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REMARKS
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
D. (Continued)
3. Special Window or Two (2) per 6 square A ground sign Special advertisement shall be
Advertise- ground station. feet. shall not exceed limited to advertising special
ment. 6 feet in height, sales or services.
a window sign
shall not exceed
6 feet in height.
E. Pedestrian Wall , One per business 6 square Not to exceed 6 Such sign shall contain only the
Traffic Signs. window, feet. feet above identification of the business
canopy. finished grade. for pedestrian traffic and allowed
only where the Building & Safety
Department finds such signs are
necessary for said purpose.
F. Temporary Signs. Window 5% of the window 5% of the Not to exceed 6 Such signs shall be limited to
area. window area. feet above finishe temporary messages such as
grade. sales. No business identification
is permitted in this category.
G. Regional The Provis ons for this kind of signing shill be developed as the need arises.
Shopping
Center.
ARTICLE V
SECTION 7. SIGNS PERMITTED IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONES
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM REMARKS
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
A. Business Wall One (1 ) perstreel, 10% of the Not to project
Identification frontage and/or building above the rooflinE 1 . Wall signs shall be limited
(single tenant, main parking lot, face, not or parapet of the to identification of
single parcel ) . not to exceed to exceed roof, and in no business and address.
two (2) per 150 square case be higher 2. A combination of wall and
and business. feet. than 20 feet above monument signs may be used;
finished grade. however, such signs shall
Monument One (1 ) perstreet 24 square Up to 8 feet. - not exceed three (3) per
frontage, not to feet. business.
exceed two (2)
per business.
U' B. Business Wall One (1 ) perstree 10% of the Not to project 1 . Wall signs shall identify the
Identification or parking area building above the roofline individual businesses and be
(multi-tenant frontage, not to face, not and in no case located at the main pedestrian
sites) . exceed two (2) to exceed exceed 20 feet. entrance or parking area.
per business. 150 square 2. The business director monument
and feet. sign shall list only the
Monument One (1 ) perstreet 36 square Up to 8 feet address and names of the
(Business frontage or feet. onsite activities.
directory) parking area, not 3. The business directory monument
to exceed two (2) sign shall be located either
per development, adjacent to the parking area
or or the main entrance to the
Monument One (1 ) perstreet 24 square Up to 8 feet, development.
frontage or feet. 4. A monument identification sign
parking area not may be permitted in lieu of
to exceed two (2) the directory sign to identify
per development, the development.
ARTICLE VI
DESIGN STANDARD
SECTION 1 . The following Design Standards shall be adhered to
for all signing:
A. Architectural Style: Each sign shall be designed with
the intent and purpose to relate to the architectural style of the main
building or buildings upon the site, and to the extent not inconsistent
with such style, that the sign will be compatible with the style or character
of existing improvements upon lots adjacent to the site. Signs located on
commercial sites, but in a predominantly residential area, shall consider
compatibility with such residential area.
B. Relationship to Buildings: Signs located upon a lot with
only one main building housing the enterprise which the sign identifies shall
be designed to incorporate at least one of the predominantly visual elements
of such building, such as type .of construction materials, color, or other
design detail . Each sign located upon a lot with more than one main building,
such as a shopping center or other commercial or industrial area developed in
accordance with a common development plan, shall be designed to incorporate at
least one of such predominantly visual design elements common or similar to
all such buildings or the buildings occupied by the "main tenants" or principal
enterprises. The Director of Building and Safety may condition his approval
of a sign to require more than one such visual element to be incorporated into
the design of the sign where such element or elements is/are necessary to
_ achieve significant visual relationship between the sign and the building or
buildings.
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C. Relationship to Other Signs; Where there is more than one
monument sign located upon a lot, all such signs shall have designs which
are well related to each other by the simlar treatment or incorporation of not
less than four of the following six design elements:
1 . Type of construction materials as used in the several
sign components, such as cabinet, sign copy, supports.
2. Letter style of sign copy.
3. Illumination.
4. Type or method used for supports, uprights, or struc-
ture on which sign is supported.
5. Sign cabinet or other configuration of sign area.
6. Shape of entire sign and its several components,
D. Sign Dimensions: The dimensions of the sign cabinet, if
any, or other configuration of the dimensions of the sign area of each sign
shall be proportional to and visually balanced with the size of the building.
E. Landscaping: Each monument sign shall be located in a
planted landscaped area which is of a shape, design, and size (equal to at
least the sign area) that will provide a compatible setting and ground defini-
tion to the sign. The planted landscaped area shall be maintained on a reasona-
ble and regular basis.
F. Illumination and Motion: Monument signs shall be non-moving-
stationary structures (in all components) and illumination, if any,, shall be
maintained by artificial light which is stationary and constant in intensity
and color at all times (non-flashing) .
G. Sign Copy: Sign copy shall include minimal information
only. The use of subordinate information such as telephone numbers, lists of
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products, pictures of products, etc, are discouraged, The name of the use
or business shall be the dominant message on the sign.
ARTICLE VII
NONCONFORMING SIGNS
SECTION 1 . Intent: It is the intent of this section to recognize
that the eventual elimination of existing signs that are not in conformity
with the provisions of this Ordinance is as important as is the prohibition
of new signs that would violate these regulations.
SECTION 2. General Requirements;
A. A nonconforming sign may not be:
1 . Changed to another nonconforming sign nor have its
copy changed or altered (except billboards) .
2. Structurally altered to extend its useful life.
3. Expanded.
4. Re-established after a business has been discontinued
for sixty (60) days.
5. Re-established after damage or destruction of more than
50% of its value, as determined by the Building Official .
B. No new sign shall be approved for a site, structure, building,
or use that contains nonconforming signs unless said nonconforming signs are
removed or modified to conform with the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Amortization Requirements: Every sign or advertising
structure which does not comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall
be amortized in accordance with the following schedule:
VALUE TIME PERIOD
Signs under $250 180 days
" $250 - $500 1 112 years
$500 - $1 ,000 2 years
" over $1 ,000 5 years
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The value of a nonconforming sign shall be determined by the
Building Official in accordance with the latest material valuation schedules.
Time periods for amortization of nonconforming signs shall begin
from the effective date of the Ordinance. Any sign which becomes nonconforming,
either by reason of amendment to this Ordinance or by annexation to the City,
shall also be subject to the provisions of this Ordinance. The period of time in
which such sign must be abated shall commence upon the effective date of such
amendment or annexation.
SECTION 4. Historical Signs: Signs which have historical signifi-
cance to community, but do not conform to the provisions of this Ordinance,
may be allowed to remain provided that the Planning Commission makes the
following findings:
A. The sign has historical significance for the community.
B. The sign does not create nor cause a traffic hazard.
C. The sign does not create a visual nuisance to the character
of the community.
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I D. The sign is properly maintained and structurally sound.
E. The sign does not adversely affect adjacent properties.
ARTICLE VIII
SECTION 1 . The following sections of the San Bernardino County Code
dealing specifically with sign regulations and which were adopted by the City
Council of the City of Grand Terrace by reference under Ordinance No. 1 are
hereby repealed:
61 .022, 61 .024A(a) (5)(L) , 61 ,0209b)(7) , 61 .0240(a)(3)(_B) ,61 .024E(a)(4)(H) ,
61 .024E(d) , 61 .024F(d) , 61 .025A(b)(17) , 61 .025B(b)(11 ) , 61 .026(f) ,
61 .026A(c)(3) , 61 .027A(1 ) (1 ) (E) , 61 .027B(b) (2)(I) , 61 .027C(b)(2)(A,K) ,
61 .027C(M) , 61 .028(b)(3) , 61 .029B(c)(5) , 61 .029C(1 ) , 61 .0214A(d) ,
and 61 .0219(j) .
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ARTICLE IX
SECTION 1 . The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted
within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in three (3) public places within
said City.
SECTION 2. First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of
said City held on the 18th. day of October, 1979, and finally adopted and
ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 1st day
of November, 1979.
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Mayor&bf the City of Grand Terrace
and of the City Council thereof.
ATTEST:
*SCityrk ff the City of Grand
Terrace and of the City Council
thereof.
(SEAL)
Approved as to form:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I, SETH ARMSTEAD, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City
Council of said City at the organization meeting of the City Council held
on the 1st day of November , 1979, and that it was so adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Tillinghast, Erway, Allen, Grant;
Mayor Petta.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk of the City of Grand
Terrace and of the City Council
thereof.
(SEAL)
El'
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I , SETH ARMSTEAD, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY, that the above and foregoing is a full , true and correct
copy of Ordinance No. 27 of said City Council and that the same has not
been amended or repealed.
DATED: November 1 , 1979
City Clerk of the City of Grand
Terrace and of the City Council
thereof.
(SEAL)