148 -- .� ORDINANCE NO. 148
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ADOPTING
ZONING AMENDMENT AND ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Z-93-03,
BRSPA-93-02 AND E-93-13 CHAPTERS 18.06, 18.20, 18.33, 18.76
AND ZONING & LANDUSE MAPS, BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN SIGN
GUIDELINES & AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO INCORPORATE OF
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED POLICY CHANGES TO THE CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Zoning Ordinance In August 1990, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and has been
recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and considered by the City Council.
This Negative Declaration is available for review at the City Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, proposed Zoning Amendment Z-93-03/BRSPA-93-02/E-93-13, Item 1,
is set out in full as follows:
Part 1 Attachment C - Portions of Chapter 18.33, Attachment D - Portions of
Chapter 18.80, Attachment E - Portions of Barton Road Specific Plan
Sign Guidelines/Table and Development Regulations III.C, III.F,
III.22, IV-30, Attachment F - Portions of Chapter 18.20, Specific Plans
as previously approved, and Attachment G - General Plan Landuse
Map to reflect one lot of BRSP returned back to R2 Zone District and
Zoning Map, as previously approved, reflect Barton Road Specific
Plan, Forest City Dillon Specific Plans, and Kruse Specific Plan into
General Plan Landuse Map and Zoning Map, as previously approved;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are based on previously implemented policy
changes and resolutions as approved by the Planning Commission and City Council; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with the goals, objectives and
policies of the City of Grand Terrace General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on
November 18, 1993; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at its meeting on November 18, 1993,
recommended to the City Council that proposed Zoning Amendment, Item 1, set out in full
in the attachments be approved and adopted by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on December
16, 1993, for the approval of Z-93-03/BRSPA-93-02 and E-93-13, Item 1.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The proposed Zoning Amendment,Item 1,Z-93-03/BRSPA-93-
02 and E-93-13, set out in full in Attachments A, B, C, D, and
E is approved and adopted by the City Council.
Section 2: The Negative Declaration on file in the Planning Department
of the City of Grand Terrace, E-93-13, is hereby approved.
Section 3: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be inn full force and
effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day of its adoption.
�, \) Section 4: Posting: The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted
in three (3) public places within fifteen (15) days of its
adoption, as designated for such purpose by the City Council.
Section 5: First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City
held on the 16th day of December, 1993 and finally adopted
and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on
the 13th of January, 1994.
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of and Terrace Mayo�o City of Grand Terrace
and of the City Council thereof and of the City Council thereof
- I, BRENDA STANFILL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 13th day of January,
1994 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER CARLSTROM, HILKEY, AND SINGLEY; MAYOR PRO TEM
CHRISTIANSON
NOES: - NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR I'WTTESON
ABSTAIN: NONE
City Clerk ;
Brenda Stanfill
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
John Harper
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1 CHAPTER 18.33
C2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sections:
18.33.010 Purpose
18.33.020 Permitted Uses
18.33.030 Conditionally Permitted Uses
18.33.040 Site Development Standards
18.33.050 Storage and Trash Facilities
18.33.060 Off Street Parking
18.33.070 Signs
18.33.080 Site and Architectural Review
Section 18.33.010 Purpose:
The.purpose of the C2 District is to promote.and-provide. for the orderly.development of.
general commercial uses desirous to the community as a-whole.as.well as.freeway generated
consumers.
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S Section 18.33.020 Permitted Uses:
Permitted uses in the C2 District shall be as follows:
A. Antique shops
B. Apparel stores
C. Appliance stores and repair
D. Art, music, and photographic studios and supply stores
E. Athletic and health clubs and weight reducing clinics
F. Automotive related services(includes motorcycles,boats,recreational vehicles,
trailers and campers)
1. Parts and supplies
G. Bakeries (retail only)
H. Barber and beauty shops
A- f-A,r_LMt,-w r
�~ B. Day care centers
C. Motels and hotels
D. Restaurants
1. With entertainment and/or serving of alcoholic beverages
(other than beer and wine)
2. Fast food (with a drive-thru)
E. Secondhand sales
F. Veterinary clinic (completely contained in a building)
G. Other uses which are determined by the Planning Commission to be similar
in nature to a use listed in this section.
H. Outdoor displays/uses shall take place-in front of business on site, which have
been approved with a conditional .use permit. Under special circumstances
outdoor usesfdisplays.are allowed without Conditional Use Permits during two
Citywide events (the Grand Terrace Days in June and Tour De Terrace Bike
Event in October), and in connection with business grand openings TempQmM
Special Event permits will be required for displace f associated balloons banners
and special event signs
Section 18.33.040 Site Development Standards:
Development Issue Standard
Lot Area
(Minimum square feet) 10,000
Lot Width
(Minimum linear feet) 70
Lot Depth
(Minimum linear feet) 100
Street Frontage
(Minimum linear feet) 70
Setbacks
(Minimum linear feet)
_ CHAPTER 18.80
SIGNS
Sections:
18.80.010 Purpose
18.80.020 Application
18.80.030 Definitions
18.80.040 Submittal Process
18.80.050 Approval Process
18.80.060 Appeal Process
18.80.070 Building Permit Process
18.80.080 Enforcement
18.80.090 Architectural Compatibility
18.80.100 Construction and Maintenance
18.80.110 General Standards
18.80.120 Specific Standards
18.80.130 Political Signs
18.80.140 On-Site Subdivision Signs.
18.80.150 Off-Site Subdivision Signs
18.80.160 Prohibited Signs
18.80.170 Exempt Signs
Section 18.80.010 Purpose:
The City recognizes the need for signs as a means to identify businesses within the
community. It is the purpose of this chapter to establish regulations to ensure that the
design and placement of signs meet the needs of the business community as well as ensure
their continuity, consistency, and harmony with the architectural quality of individual
developments and with the City as a whole. Through the regulations established in this
chapter, it is the intent of the City to ensure the community is attractive to residents,
visitors, and commercial, industrial and professional businesses while maintaining economic _
stability through an attractive sign regulation program designed with the following objectives
in mind:
A. To direct persons to various activities and enterprises, in order to provide for
the maximum public convenience.
B. To provide a reasonable system of controls for signs and the development of
a high quality visual environment.
C. To encourage signs which are well designed and.pleasing in appearance and
to provide incentive and latitude for uniformity of signs in commercial and
industrial developments, good design relationship in scale and spacing.
r Advertising area
A sigWs "advertising area"means the total square foot area of all sign facing (except double
signs,which shall be computed as one face), and includes only that portion of the supporting
structure or trim which carries any wording, symbols or pictures.
Advertising structure
A sign's"advertising structure"means an on-site or off-site structure of any kink 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.
Area of sign
"Area" of signs includes 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 sip from the background in which it is placed. The "area" of a sign
having no such perimeter shall be computed by enclosing the entire are within
-- parallelograms,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 time. The supports .or uprights on which any sign is supported should not be
included in determining the sign area unless such supports or uprights 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.
Banner, flag pennant or balloon sign
"Banner, flag, pennant or balloon sign" means any cloth, bunting, plastic, vinyl latm paper
or similar material used for advertising purposes securely attached to or pinned on or from
any structure, staff, pole, line, framing.
Business directory sign
"Business directory sign' means a sign located in a multi-tenant complex which lists each
business and address located therein.
On-site subdivision sign
"On-site subdivision sign" means a sign which identifies the subdivision upon which the sign
is located. `
Outdoor Uses&zisplays
'Display orselling of merchandise or operation of services outside in front of associated business
on site in accordance with this title requirements."
Political sign
"Political sign'means a sign erected prior to an election to advertise or identify a candidate,
campaign issue, election proposition or other related matters.
Portable sign
"Portable sign" means a sign not designed to be permanently attached to a structure or to
the ground.
Real estate sign
"Real estate sign"means a temporary sign advertising the sale, lease or rent of the property
upon which it is located, and the identification of the firm handling such sale, lease or rent.
Revolving go
"Revolving sign" means a sign which all or a portion of may rotate either on an intermittent
or constant basis.
Roof sign
"Roof sign" means 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 building.
Special event sign
"Special event sign" means 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 this title.
Chapter 18.80.100 Construction and maintenance:
A. Construction. Every sign and all parts, portions and materials shall be
manufactured,assembled and erected in compliance with all applicable stated,
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 days following notification by the city. Noncompliance with such
a request will constitute a zoning violation and will be enforced as such.
Section 18.80.110 General Standards:
The following general standards-shall be applied-to-all signs located in the City:
A. No person shall erect, reerect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, improve,
remove, convert, or equip any sign or sign structure or cause or permit the
same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this
chapter.
B. No sign, sign structure or other contrivance shall be devised or constructed so
as to rotate, gyrate, blink or move in any animated fashion.
C. Internally illuminated signs are allowed when only individual letters or
symbols are illuminated or where internally illuminated signs have dark or
opaque backgrounds with light colored letters (reverse backlit).
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 whieh
eentain He writing, insignia or logos may be displayed two (2) fimes--for
periods not to exceed 45 days within any 90 daK period, not to
exceed a total of 120 days out of the calendaryear. 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.
E. The area of a wall sign or logo with individual letters shall be measured by
a rectangle around the outside of the lettering and/or the pictorial symbol.
r F. The copy of all signs shall include minimal information only. The name of
the business shall be the dominant message of the sign and the use of
three days after erection. Each sign must be identifiable as to group or
person placing the sign.
Section 18.80.140 On-site subdivision signs:
On-site subdivision signs shall be permitted in all districts as follows:
A. One temporary on-site subdivision sign, not to exceed sixty-four square feet
total for two sides, or thirty-two square feet for one side, and a total overall
height of fifteen feet, may be permitted on each main street frontage of the
property being subdivided, not to exceed two signs for all phases of any
subdivision,(interior streets of the subdivision.are not recognized as main
street frontage).
B. Such sign shall be for the identification of a subdivision,price information and
the developer's name, address and telephone number.
C. Temporary banners, flags and pennants may be used for advertising the sale
or lease of the tract, subdivisions or development and models therein.
However, no banner,. flag or pennant used for advertising or identifying
purposes shall be displayed, erected, hung, attached or affixed to any pole,
staff, structure or other appurtenance without prior approval of the city
Communi, Development Director.
1. Such temporary banners, flags and pennants may not be moved,
altered, changed or otherwise differ from the approval given by the city
planning dir-eeter- Community Development Director without the
additional approval by the director of the move, alteration, change or
approval difference.
2. The temporary banners, flags and pennants shall remain only as long
as the property, tract, subdivision or development remains unsold or
unleased for the first time, but not to exceed one'year. The city
Community Development Director shall have the
authority to extend the one year period, not to exceed a total of
eighteen months total or an extension period of up to six months.
D. All signs other than those referred to in subsection-C of this section shall be
removed within ten days from the date of the final sale or lease of the land
and/or residences,or within twelve months,whichever comes first. Extensions
of the twelve months' time can be approved by the city
Communi, Development Director in case of hardship.
'f E. Signs shall be maintained in good repair at all times.
} F. A cash deposit of five hundred dollars per sign shall be deposited with the
sign application to ensure compliance with this chapter and removal of such
sign. The 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 the deposit.
Section 18.80.150 Off-site subdivision signs:
Off-site subdivision signs shall be permitted in any district as follows:
A. Panel and.sign structure.design shall.be approved by the
CommunjV Development Director, pursuant to city council resolution setting
forth design criteria.
B. A sign structure shall be located not less than six hundred feet from an
existing or previously approved sign site. Further, each sign may only contain
the name of the subdivision and a.directional arrow.
C. The placement of.each sign structure shall be reviewed and approved by the
planning dir-eeter- Community Development Director.
D. All signs are to be placed on private property or city right-of-way with written
consent of the property owner or a city encroachment permit obtained and
filed with the department of building and safety prior to issuance of a permit.
E. Any such sign approved for a particular subdivision within the city shall not
be changed to advertise another subdivision without approval of the planaing
difeeter Communi, Development Director.
F. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards or
appurtenances added to the signs as originally approved. Further, no other
directional signs may be used, such as posters or trailer signs.
G. All nonconforming subdivision directional signs associated with the subdivision
in question must be removed prior to the issuance of a new sign permit.
H. No subdivision signs shall be erected advertising tracts located outside the city
limits.
5 I. The signs shall be allowed until the subdivision is sold out or for a period of
twelve months, whichever comes first. Extensions of this twelve-month time
limit can be approved by the Community Development
Director in cases of hardship.
R2 and R3 Districts - All permitted Uses (Cont. )
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Class Type Number Sign Area Sign Height Location
Other permitted Wall 1 per site. 20 s. f. Shall be Not
use located specified.
identification below
roofline or
eaveline.
Monument 1 per site. 24 s. f. Shall not Shall be
exceed 6 ft. located at
above a least 5 ft.
planter area from
or 4 ft. property
above a line..
landscaped
berm.
Remarks: a. Sign copy shall identify the address and the name of the
permitted use and may include changeable copy to indicate
special events and times of services.
Temporary Banner 1 per site. 25 s. f. Shall not Shall be
extend above attached
roofline or only to the
eaveline. building to
which it
relates and
not to any
sicfn,
freestanding
or
otherwise.
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Remarks: a. Temporary signs are limited to temporary messages such as
sales, special events, rentals or vacancies.
b. A temporary 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.
C. Any minor deviation from the temporary sign guidelines for
banners regarding location, height, size or number to be
determined by the Community Development Director.
AP District - Single Tenant Facilities (Cont. )
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Class Type Number Sign Area Sian Height Location
signs shall not exceed three (3) .
Temporary Window No limit. 20 % of the Shall not Ground floor
window area. exceed 8 ft. windows
above finish only.
grade.
Banner One per 25 s. f. . Shall not Shall be
business. extend above attached
roofline or only to the
eaveline. building to
which it
relates and
not to any
sign,
freestanding
or
otherwise.
Remarks: Additional regulations for temporary signs:
�jj 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.
bZ A sign permit is required for a temporary sign which
may be displayed for no more than 3-G 45 days within any
90 day period, not to exceed a total of 120 days out of
the calendar year.
c) Any minor deviation from the temporary sign guidelines
for banners regarding location, height, size or number
to be determined by the Community Development Director.
AP District - Multiple Tenant Facilities (Cont. )
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Class Type Number Sian Area Sian Height Location
Temporary Window No limit. 20 % of the Shall not Ground floor
window area. exceed 8 ft. windows
above finish only.
grade.
Banner One per 25 s. f. . Shall not Shall be
business. extend above attached
ro'ofline or only to the
eaveline. building to
which it
relates and
not to any
sign,
freestanding
or
otherwise.
Remarks: Additional regulations for temporary signs:
AZ 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.
bl A sign permit is required for a temporary sign which
may be displayed for no more than 3-G 45 days within any
90 day period, not to exceed a total of 120 days out of
the calendar year.
c) Any minor deviation from the temporary sign guidelines
for banners regarding location, height, size or number
to be determined by the Community Development Director.
C2 and CM Districts - Single Tenant Facilities (Cont. )
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Class Type Number Sign Area Sign Height Location
5) A combination of wall, monument and freeway signs
may be used, however the total number of such
signs shall not exceed three (3) .
6) Sign copy may only identify the on-site tenant.
Temporary Window No limit. 20 % of the Shall not Ground floor
window area. exceed 8 ft. windows
above finish only.
grade.
Banner One per 25 .s. f. . Shall not Shall be
business. extend above attached
roofline or only to the
eaveline. building to
which it
relates and
not to any
sign,
freestanding
or
otherwise.
Remarks: Additional regulations for temporary signs:
a) 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.
b� A sign permit is .required for a temporary sign which
may be displayed for no more than 3$ 45 days within any
90 day period, not to exceed a total of 120 days out of
the calendar year.
c) Any minor deviation from the temporary sign guidelines
for banners regarding location, height, size or number
to be determined by the Community Development Director.
d. Allow advertising balloons (helium and hot air) during
two .weeks during the' year to coincide with the Grand
Terrace Day Parade and Tour De Terrace. Advertising
balloons must be securely anchored to building
structures and in conformance with the Public Utilities
Code in terms of height. 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.
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C2 and CM Districts - Multiple Tenant Facilities (Cont. )
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Class Type Number Sian Area Sign Height Location
grade. .
Banner One per 25 s. f. . Shall not Shall be
business. extend above attached
roofline or only to the
eaveline. building to
which it
relates and
not to any
sign,
freestanding
or
otherwise.
Remarks: Additional regulations for temporary signs:
gj 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.
b) A sign permit is required for a temporary sign which
may be displayed for no more than 3-G 45 days within any
90 day period not to exceed a total of 120 days out of
the calendar year.
c) Any minor deviation from the temporary sign guidelines
for banners regarding location, height, size or number
to be determined by the Community Development Director.
d. Allow advertising balloons (helium and hot air) during
two weeks during the year to coincide with the Grand
Terrace Day Parade and Tour De Terrace. Advertising
balloons must be securely anchored to building
structures and in conformance with the Public Utilities
Code in terms of height. 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.
TABLE 18.80.000
SIGN REGULATIONS BY ZONING DISTRICT
C2 and CM Districts - Service Station Facilities
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Class Type Number Sign Area Sign Height Location
Station Wall One per 10% of Shall not Shall be
identification street building extend above located at
and pricing. frontage, face not to roofline or least 5 ft.
max. of 2 exceed 30 above 20 ft. from
signs. s. f. above finish property
grade. line.
Monument One per 24 s. f. for Shall not Shall be
street I.D. sign, exceed 8 ft. located at
frontage, 12 s. f,. for above least 5 feet
not to price 'sign. planter area from
exceed a or landscape property.
total of two berm.
per station.
Remarks: a. Additional regulations for wall signs:
1) Illumination shall be reverse backlit, channel lit
or indirectly illuminated.
2) A combination of wall and monument signs may be
used, however the total number of such signs shall
not exceed three (3) .
3_) Corporate colors are not considered signs on
service station wall areas.
MR and M2 Districts - Single Tenant Facilities (Cont. )
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Class Type Number Sign Area Sign Height Location
5) A combination of wall, monument and freeway signs
may be used, however the total number of such
signs shall not exceed three (3) .
6) Sign copy may only identify the on-site tenant.
Temporary Window No limit. 20 % of the Shall not Ground floor
window area. exceed 8 ft. windows
above finish only.
grade.
Banner One per 25 s. f. . Shall not Shall be
business. extend above attached
roofline or only to the
eaveline. building to
which it
relates and
not to any
sign,
freestanding
or
otherwise.
Remarks: Additional regulations for temporary signs:
al 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.
A sign permit is required for a temporary sign which
may be displayed for no more than 3-9 45 days within any
90 day period, not to exceed a total of 120 days out of
the calendar year.
c) Any minor deviation from the temporary sign guidelines
for banners regarding location, height, size or number
to be determined by the Community Development Director.
d. Allow advertising balloons (helium and hot air) during
two weeks during the year to coincide with the Grand
Terrace Day Parade and Tour De Terrace. Advertising
balloons must be securely anchored to building
structures and in conformance with the Public Utilities
Code in terms of height. Hot air balloons shall not be
used for passenger riding. Sign permit and reduced
fees applicable. Code Enforcement shall start after
the events are over for any remaining special event
items.
MR and M2 Districts - Multiple Tenant Facilities (Cont. )
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Class Type Number sign Area sign Height Location
,a1 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.
b� A sign permit is required for a temporary sign which
may be displayed for no more than G-G 45 days within any
90 day period, not to exceed a total of 120 days out of
the calendar year.
c) Any minor deviation from the temporary sign guidelines
for banners regarding location, height, size or number
to be determined by the Community Development Director.
d. Allow advertising balloons (helium and hot air) during
two weeks during the year to coincide with the Grand
Terrace Day Parade and Tour De Terrace. Advertising
balloons must be securely anchored to building
structures and in conformance with the Public Utilities
Code in terms of height. Hot air balloons shall not be
used for passenger riding. sign permit and reduced
fees applicable. Code Enforcement shall start after
the events are over for any remaining special event
items.
TABLE 18.80.000
SIGN REGULATIONS BY ZONING DISTRICT
MR and M2 Districts - Service Station Facilities
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Class Type Number Sign Area Sign Height Location
Station Wall One per 10% of Shall not Shall be
identification street building extend above located at
and pricing. frontage, face not to roofline or least 5 ft.
max. of 2 exceed 30 above 20 ft. from
signs. s. f. above finish property
grade. line.
Monument One per 24 s. f. for Shall not Shall be
street I.D. sign, exceed 8 ft. located at
frontage, 12 s. f. for above least 5 feet
not to price sign. planter area from
exceed a or landscape property.
total of two berm.
per station.
Remarks: a. Additional regulations for wall signs:
1) Illumination shall be reverse backlit, channel lit
or indirectly illuminated.
2) A combination of wall and monument signs may be
used, however the total number of such signs shall
not exceed three (3) .
3) Corporate colors are not considered signs on
service station wall areas.
MR and M2 Districts - Service Station Facilities (Cont. )
Remarks: Special services signs shall be limited to such items as
self serve, full serve, air, water, cashier and shall not be
illuminated.
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Class Type Number Sian Area Sign Height Location
Special Window or 2 per 6 s. f. A window or Shall be
Advertisement ground. station. ground sign located at
shall not least 5 ft.
exceed 6 ft. from
in height. property
line.
Remarks: Special advertisement signs shall be limited to advertising
special sales or services and shall not be 'illuminated.
Temporary Window No limit. 20 % of the Shall not Ground floor
window area. exceed 8 ft. windows
above finish only.
grade.
Banner One per 25 s. f. . Shall not Shall be
business. extend above attached
roofline or only to the
eaveline. building to
which it
relates and
not to any
sign,
freestanding
or
otherwise.
Remarks: Additional regulations for temporary signs:
a) . Temporary signs are limited to temporary messages such
as special events or sales. 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.
b) 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.
c) Any minor deviationifrom the temporary sign guidelines
for banners regarding location, height, size or number
to be determined by' the Community Development Director.
d. Allow advertising balloons (helium and hot air) during
two weeks during 'the year to coincide with the Grand
Terrace Day Parade and Tour De Terrace. Advertising
balloons must besecurely anchored to building
structures and in compliance with the Public Utilities
Code in terms of .height. Hot air balloons shall not be
used for passenger riding. sign permit and reduced
fees applicable. Code Enforcement shall start after
the events are over. for any remaining special event
items.
BARTON ROAD SPECIFj-- PLAN
DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
PAGE III-6
The Planning Commission shall have the authority to approve master development plans. Minor
jchanges from an approved master development plan may be granted by the Director of Community
Development. A master development plan may be amended subject to the approval of the Planning
Commission who shall make a finding that such amendment is in conformance with the intent and
provisions of this Specific Plan.
A master development plan shall, as a minimum, contain the following.
a. Location of all buildings and structures.
b. Location of site access points from adjacent streets and properties and a plan of internal site
circulation.
C. Pedestrian access to the site from adjacent streets and properties.
d. Location of parking lots and the approximate number of parking spaces provided.
e. Location of prominent landscape features, such as setbacks, entry ways, plazas, courtyards,
buffer areas, and existing mature trees.
11. Development Agreements
A development agreement or agreements may be executed between the City of Grand Terrace and the
project applicant subsequent to the adoption of this Specific Plan. Development agreements are legal
contracts which ensure the long-term implementation of elements of the Specific Plan and also may
define funding mechanisms for.such items as street improvements, utility extensions, storm drain
facilities,water and sewer facilities and other related items such as traffic signals and street trees. They
set forth the responsibilities of the various parties to the agreement and can establish phasing schedules
to coordinate development timing.
12. Installation of Street and Landscape Improvements
Project developers are responsible for providing Public improvements such as curbs,�tters,sidewalks
street lighting, parkway landscaping, street trees, and other similar items in accordance with City
standards at the time of development. For the purpose of this requirement,development shall include
the expansion of existing structures and uses by 25 percent or more.
13. Storage and Refuse Areas '
All storage of cartons, containers and trash shall be shielded from view within a building or within an
area enclosed by a wall not less than 6 feet in height. If unroofed,no such area shall be located within
40 feet of any district zoned for residential use. Refuse storage areas shall be located so that they are
not visible from any public street.
14. Outdoor Uses Dis l s
Outdoor uses plays shall take place xWtbi-c-conaplet enele o business
on site, which have been approved with a conditional use permit Under special
circumstances outdoor uses&isplays are allowed without Conditional Use Permits during
two Citywide events (the Grand Terrace Days m June and Tour De Terrace Bike Event
in October), and in connection with business grand openings Temporary Special Event
permits will be required for display of associated balloons, banners and special event
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FORUM 93, Z-93-03. General 2 Village 2 Office/ ?
'Commercial— Commercial — Professional
(Subarea 1) (Subarea 2) (Subarea 3)
Entertainment and Cultural Uses
CulturaVArtist.Exhibits:
a)indoor gallery and art sales P P
b)Outdoor art exhibits C C
Movie Theaters P
Office and Administrative Uses
Banks, Finance Services and
Institutions P p p
Business and Office Services P(3) P(3) P
Interior Decoratinq Firms P p p(4)
MedicaVDental Offices and
Related Health Clinics P p p
Optician and Optometrical Shops P P P
Realtors and Real Estate Offices P P P.
Travel Agencies P P P
Public and Quazi Public Uses
Government Offices and Facilities C C C
Public Schools C
Churches P
Private Schools Associated with
a Church and located on same site P
Notes:
(1)Under 5000 square feet gross floor area
� (2)Cor�bitirnral-pert�t#-required..#o�autdoo�.exhihi#-send-a�i�itfes- -
OUTDOOR DISPLAYS/USES SHALL TAKE PLACE IN FRONT OF BUSINESS ON SITE,
WHICH HAVE BEEN APPROVED WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. UNDER SPECIAL
CIRCUMSTANCES OUTDOOR USES/DISPLAYS ARE ALLOWED WITHOUT CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS (REFER TO DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, PAGE III-6).
(3)Permitted on the second floor only
(4)Permitted with no showroom facilities
(5)Conditional permit required for off sale of alcoholic beverages within 500 feet of a school.
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C.
No flagb ,,r pennants of any type may be utilii�_ :o draw attention to any use
For Amended or structure on a permanent basis. Colored flags which contain no writing,
Wording, S insignia or logos may be displayed 2 times per year for periods not to exceed
Below. 30 days. 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.
d. The area of a wall sign or logo with individual letters shall be measured by
a rectangle around the outside of the lettering and/or the pictorial symbol.
e. The area of a monument-type sign shall be measured by:a rectangle around
the outside of individual backlit lettering or around the perimeter of a can-
type sign_ The first 2 feet of the supporting structure adjacent to the sign area
rectangle need not be counted as contributing to the total permitted sign area.
However, this shall not allow any part of a monument sign to extend above
the permitted height for the district in which it is located.
£ Each monument sign shall be located within a planted landscaped area which
is of a shape and design that will provide a compatible setting and ground
definition to the sign, incorporating the following ratio of landscape area to
total sign area:
Monument:- Four.(4) square feet of landscaped area for each square foot of
sign area (one side only).
Directory: Two (2) square feet of landscaped area for each square foot of
sign area.
g. Planning review shall be required prior to the placing, erecting, moving or
reconstructing of any sign in the City, unless expressly exempted.
h. The Site and Architectural Review Board may approve a sign which does not
strictly adhere to the provisions of this Chapter,where such sign is compatible
with the surrounding development and is in harmony with the general
aesthetics and welfare of the area
4. SIGN REGULATIONS MATRIX
The Sign Regulations by Land Use District Matrix,Table 2,provides sign-regulations
applicable to the Specific Plan area.
C. No flags or pennants of any type may be utilized to draw attention
to any use or structure on a permanent basis. Colored flags `ahieh
eentwin-ne with or without writing, insignia or logos may be displayed
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days within a 90 day period, not to exceed 120 days a calendar year.
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
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TABLE 2 (con't)
SIGN REGULATIONS BY LAND USE DISTRICT
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM ILLUMINATION
-ASS TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA SIGN HEIGHT LOCATION A t OWED REMARKS
Institutional Wall or One per use 15 a.1.for primary 6 feet Not in setback Yes a. May not be Internally lit.
Signs monument use. 10 s.f.for
secondary use.
GNS PERMITTED IN CO and CV,COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Single Tenant
Sites-Not part
of a Center
Business Wall or canopy One single face One s.f.of sign May not project above the May be located on parapet Yes a.Allowable aggregate wall sign(s)area shall
Identification sign per bid.per area per each roofline or eave line and or canopy. include areas of allowed permanent window signs.
street frontage. lineal foot of bldg. In no case be higher
Max.3 signs per fronting on a than 20 ft.from finish grade.
business. street.100 s.f.
max.sign area in GC
Zone and 75 s.f.max.
in VC Zone.
Business Window One sign per 25%of the glass .Window lettering permitted on No,except signs a.Allowable aggregate of window signs)area
Identification (permanent) window area upon which Interior or exterior of glass constructed of sh II include areas of allowable wall signs.
the sign Is located. window or door. neon tube letters b.Window signs shall be constructed of permanent
and/or symbols. material,such as paint or decals and be
permanently affixed to the window.
Business Monument One double face 24 s.f. 6 ft.above grade or 4 it. Must not create traffic Yes a.Min.street frontage of 100'required. r
Identification sign per street above top of planter or hazard at corners or b.Planter base or landscape area to be provided.
frontage landscaped berm driveways as determined Such area shall be equal to or larger than the r
by the City Engineer. area of one face of the sign.
c.May be located 16 setback aiea but may not
project into public right-of-way.
d.A combination of wall and monumnent signs
may be used,however,only a max,of 3
signs may be used.
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SIGN REGULATIONS BY LAND USE DISTRICT
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM ILLUMINATION
CLASS TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA 4IPN HEIGHT LOCATION ALLOWED REMARK4
2.Multiple Tenant
Sites•Shopping
Centers
a.Business Wall or canopy One single face One R.I.of sign May not project above the May be located on parapet Yes * a.All shoping cantors shall dovelop a coo. .ate(
Identilication par bid,per street area par each roolline or save line and In or canopy, sign program for all tenants an uses n
or parking lot lineal ft.of bid, no case be higher than
itontage. Max.2 fronting on a 20 it,above finished grade, o i
signs per business street.Not to b, owe o aggregate wallsign area shall
In QC Zonn
exceed include window areas)used for permanent
R.I.e,or c.A center is one In which businesses and
Zonee,,50 In VC structures are designed in an Integrated
and Interrelated development.Such design
Is independent of the number of structures,
lots,or parcels making up the center.
signing.
b.Business Window One sign per 25%of the glass Window loitering Permitted No,except signs a.Allowable Include
ato of window sign(s)
P on Interior or exterior of constructed of area shall Include areas of allowable
the sign Is located, glass window or door. neon tube letters wall signs,
and/or symbols, b.Window signs shall be constructed of
permanent material,such as paint or
decals and be permanently affixed to the
window.
e.Business Under Marquee One per entrance 6 s.i,per lace Below roofline and beneath No a.Signs shall be uniform in color and de:
Identification ;(double Lace) cano, or marquee with 71t. 'Py q for all tenant Identification within tho center.
clearance from sidewalk level
to'lowest point of sign.
d.Center Monument One double face 24 s.i..it 6 ft,above grade or
Identification per each street site has over 4 ft.above top of planter A.Min,street frontage of 150 It,required
frontage. 300 ft.of frontage, or landscape berm. b.Sign may Identify center and/or establishment
32 B.I.permitted, c,Planter base or landscape area equal to or
greater than the area of one face of a sign.
d.Shall not be located so as to create traffic
hazard for driveway or corner radius as
determined by the City Engineer.
e,Business Monument One double face 24 R.I.per face 6 ft.above grade or 4 ft. Shall be setback a min,of 5 Yes a.Authorized for detached single business in
Identification above top of planter or It,from front or side structure of not loss than 5,000 s.f•
landscape mound, property lines.
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SIGN REGULATIONS BY LAND USE DISTRICT
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM ILLUMINATION
QLASS TYPE NUMBS SIGN AREA SIGN HEIGHT LOCATION ALLOWED_--_nEMARKS
3,Service Station
.a.Service Station Wall One per street 10%of building Not above roollino or 201t. Not spociliod Yes a.A combination of monument and wall may
Identification frontage,max.2 face not to exceed above finish grade. be used,but no more than a total of 3 sicr,
and Pricing and 308.1.. b.The monument sign shall be designed to
Monument One per street 24 s.l.for I.D.sign, Up to 8 include ilia Identification of ilia station ano loet gasoline pricos, No other price signs are
frontage,not to 12 s.f.for price allowed,
exceed a total of sign.
two per station.
b,Special Sorvlca Wall or ground One for each 2 s,f. It mountodon a wall or polo Not spocified No a,Special service signs shall be limited to such
Signs Island,not of the canopy,it shall be n0 iloms as Boll serve,lull serve,air,v,ater,
to exceed a higher than 8 it.Ground cashier and shall be nonilluminnted.
total of 4 per signs shall not exceed-4 It,
station. In height,
e.Special Window or ground Two per station 68.1. Aground or window sign Not specified No, a,Special advertisement shall be limited to
Adventsemenl shall not exceed 6 ft.in
• advertising special sales or services.
height,
PERMITTED TEMPORARY SIGNS
1.Temporary Window 20%of the window Ground floor windows only No, a,Such signs are limited to temporary
Signs area, and not more tha 8 h.above messages such as sales or special
rinish grade. events. No business identification is
permitted,
2,Temporary Banner One per 25 s,l. May not extend above Shall be attached only to file No. b,Temporary signs may be displayed for no
Signs establishment, roolline or eavellno, building to which it relates. - moFe Haan tag rirhfrta
and not to any sign, free. . 45 days within any 90 day
standing or otherwise, period, for a total of 120
days per calendar year.
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The following guidelines relate to all Wall or Building Signs.Cd
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°' a (where one exists) except where a multi-story building has a sign panel just below the
roofline for its name or a major tenants name.
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44 -J unnecessarily bright. The use of can-type box signs with translucent backlit panels are
4-4 o ° � H not allowed on any structures. Panels must be opaque if a can-type sign is used.
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freestanding signs on that parcel.
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main entry doorway or within 10'of the main entry is required.
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provided that these do-not occupy more than 25% of the sign area for the individual
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CHAPTER 18.20
SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
Sections:
1&20.010 Purpose
1&20.020 Barton Road Speck Plan
192am Forest City Dillon Specific Plans (Phase I and Phase II)
18-20.040 Kruse Specific Plan
Section 1820.010 Purpose:
The Baften Read Specific Plans as referenced in this chapter is are intended to carry out
the goals and objectives of the community's General Plan, with respect to commercial a-ad
office,,industrial and residential development . To achieve this purpose
the Specific Plans provides a comprehensive plans for land use, development
regulations, design guidelines, development incentives and other related actions. In the
event a.conflict exists between the Barter Read Specific Plans and any previous technical
master plan or any portion of this Title 18 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code as it may
relate to properties within the Specific Plan areas the applicable Specific Plan
for the planning area shall supersede. If a specific issue is not addressed in the
applicable Specific Plan, the regulations as specified in this title shall apply.
Section 1820.020 Barton Road Specific Plan:
The Barton Road Specific Plan as referenced is located along Barton Road It contains
guidelines for commercial and office development within three subareas of the Specific Plan:
General Commercial (GC). Village Commercial (VC,) and Office/Professional (APB
The Barton Road Specific Plan as adopted on January 11, 1990 and as may be amended
thereafter, is made a part of this title in its entirety.
Section 18.20.030 Forest City Dillon Specific Plans:
Phase I Specific Plan and Phase II Specific Plan
The Forest City Dillon Specific Plans as referenced are located along Mt. Vernon Avenue. The
contain guidelines for multiple density residential development. The project consists of two
Specific Plans for the two phased development. Phase I contains 248 units and Phase II 308
units
The Forest City Dillon Phase I Specific Plan ASP-84-02) was approved on July 25, 1985 and
Phase II Specific Plan (SP-87-01) was approved on and as may be amended
thereafter, is made apart of this title in its entire&.
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Section 18.20.040 Kruse Specific Plan
The Kruse Specific Plan as referenced is located on the top of Blue Mountain, end of
Avenue. It contains guidelines for residential development on the hillside as recluired The
guidelines specifically address accessory structures as it pertains to residential districts The
project contains microwave tower and satellite dishes with two accessory structures
The Kruse Specific Plan as adopted on and as may be amended thereafter, is
made a part of this title in its entiret,K
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VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) PROPOSED
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MASTER PLAN AREA EXHIBIT Ill
SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE