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149 ORDINANCE NO. 149 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ADOPTING ZONING AMENDMENT Z-93-02 TO CHAPTER 18.80 OF ZONING CODE - SIGNS, RELATED BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN SIGN REGULATIONS, BRSPA-93-01 AND INCLUDING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION, E-93-13. WHEREAS, the City Council appro ed the Zoning Ordinance on August 23, 1990; and WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Amendment Z-93-02 is set out in full in Attachment 1 including modifications tote following sections of the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 18.80 - Signs: 18.80.030 Definitions - (Vehicle Signs, Monument Signs, Public Right-of-Way, and Animated Signs) 18.80.110 General Standards (Portable signs, professionally painted vehicles and signs on the public ri ht-of-way are prohibited.) 18.80.160 Prohibited Signs 18.80.160 C Animat d Signs 18.80.160 E Vehicle Signs 18.80.160 H Signs or the Public Right-of-Way 18.80.160 J Light Bulb Strings and Exposed Tubing 18.80.170 A Real Estate Signs 18.80.000 Sign Regulations by Special Districts - Tables a. C2 and CM Districts - Multiple Tenant Facilities b. AP District - Multiple Tenant Facilities WHEREAS,the City Council approved the Barton Road Specific Plan on November 20, 1989; and WHEREAS, the proposed BRSPA-93-01, set out in full in Attachment 2, includes modifications to the following sections: Development Regulations HI.22.F.3.h - Sign Regulations. General Standards (flexibility of the Planning Commission). Development Regulations III.23 - Sign Regulations Matrix, Table 2 - AP, CG and CV, Administrative Professional, Office District and Commercial Districts, respectively. Design Guidelines IV.29.2 - Free Standing Sign Guidelines. WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Zoning Code, Barton Road Specific Plan and the City of Grand Terrace General Plan; and WHEREAS, the overall impact of proposed amendment is 1) clearer text, 2) more flexible codes, and 3) regulations more responsive to community requests and to business needs during economic recession. WHEREAS, the proposed amendments will not pose a detriment to the aesthetic value of our commercial area and to the general welfare of the citizens of Grand Terrace; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and has T been recommended for approved by the Planning Commission and considered by the City Council. This Negative Declaration is available for review at the City Planning Department: and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly notice public hearing on November 18, 1993; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at its meeting on November 18, 1993, recommended to the City Council the proposed Zoning Amendment set out in full in the attachment amending Chapters 18.80 and Barton Road Specific Plan Sign Regulations, 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-93-02, BRSPA-93-01 and E-93-12. NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Proposed Zoning Amendment No. Z-93-02, set out in full in Attachment A, is approved and adopted by the City Council. rr Section 2: The Negative Declaration on file in the Planning Department of the City of Grand Terrace, E-93-12 is hereby approved. r Section 3: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in 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 day of January, 1994. ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of dirrand Terrace Mayor/of tM 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: COUNCI:LMEMBERS CARLSTROM, HILKEY, AND SINGLEY; MAYOR PRO TEM CHRI.STIANSON NOES:,-,.:..PONE ABSENT: MAYOR f�ATTESON ABSTAIMNONE City Clerk Brenda Stanfill Approved as to form: City Attorney John Harper ATTACHMENT 1 AMENDMENTS TO ZONING CODE SECTION 18.80 - SIGNS Section 18.80.030 - Definitions: Animated Signs. A sign which uses movement or change lighting to depict action or to create a special effect or scene. Monument Sign. A low-profile, freestanding sign, less than six eight feet in height, incorporating the design and building materials accenting the architectural theme of the buildings on the same property. Public Right-of-Way. Public right-of--way consists of "any street, alley or similar parcel of land eventually unobstructed From the ground to the sky which is deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use and having a clear width of not less than 10 feet"(UBC Chapter 33, Section 330I,b). Projection, occupation, and construction on public right-of--way is regulated by the UBC more specificallpter 44 and 45. These chapters restrict activities in the right-of-way to protect pedestrians, protect existing utilities from construction activity, and protect the GV from unnecessary liability. Vehicle Signs. A sign which is attached to a vehicle or trailer and placed on any property on or o -site so as to attract attention to a product, activity or business which is in addition to the main business identification sign. Section 18.80.110 - General Standards L. Painted vehicle sign means: A sign on a properly registered and operable vehicle, in accordance with California Vehicle Code, with professionallypainted letters or signs on the bo-y f the vehicle, including sides,front or rear. The vehicle shall be re larly and customarily used for transport of persons or goods for the business. The intent of the Sign Ordinance is to allow a vehicle with messages, but not a vehicle used as a structure for a sign or advertising, parked in the parking lot or street. The sign shall be an integral part of the vehicle and shall not be required to be removed from the vehicle or parts of the vehicle for the vehicle to operate. Vehicles advertising shall only be allowed if subject vehicles are operable and are used primarily as vehicles in the furtherance of the business being advertised. (Please refer to Design Guidelines for Painted Vehicle Signs for specific information on materials, techniques recommended.) �-� Painted vehicle signs can be parked on the parking lot or street. When in the parking lot, they shall occupy no more than one parking stall. When on the street, they shall be parked adjacent to the curb, directly in front of the respective property Attachment 1 Painted vehicle signs parked on the parking lot are exempt from permit, provided ft meet these regulations and related design sign structure and will be prohibited. policies. Otherwise, then will be considered a Painted vehicle signs parked on the street require a permit and have specific regulations to function as banners or temporary signs in terms of time and fees. These restrictions do not apply to painted vehicle signs parked on other transportation corridors outside of the Barton Road Specific Plan area. (Please refer to Design Guidelines-or Specifics on Number and Time for these signs., Exemptions. Full-time delivery vans or trucks parked or stored away from public view are exempt from this ordinance. Full-time delivery vans or trucks temporarily parked on publicly visible areas of parking lot or loading areas for no longer than one and one-half hours per day andlor overnight are also exempt. Customer vehicles not related to center businesses and parked only shortly for purchase, sale or deliver. "Off-site" or painted vehicle signs not related to center business are prohibited. (Refer to Code Section 18.80.160.Q) M. Portable signs. Portable signs consist o,f A frame signs, menu signs or other convenience types of signs which can be carried and are movable from place to place on an everyay basis. These signs can be used on a temporary basis to complement existing signs or advertise special events. The Planning Department may issue permits for portable signs not to exceed 45 days out of a 90 day period to a maximum of 120 damper year. Each business may apply for a maximum of one portable sign at a time, with the exception of gas stations, which are allowed four such signs at a time. Portable signs shall not be located on the publicdght- of- ay w and shall be located not to obstruct vehicular access ingress, and egress from property. Size and colors to be proportional and compatible with the building. N. Signs on the public right-of-way are prohibited. Exceptions only apply to agency real estate signs for sale or directionals when applicant has prior written consent of property owner. Real estate signs should follow number, size and height guidelines and are exempt from permits. Section 18.80.160 - Prohibited Signs: E. Vehicle Sign E. Vehicle signs (except for professionally painted vehicle signs as provided for in this chapter in Section 18.80.110.) Section 18.80.160 - Prohibited Signs: H. Signs on the Public Right-of-Way H. Signs on the public right-of-way (except as provided for in this Chapter, Section 1980.110 ). Section 18.80.160 - Prohibited Signs: I Light Bulb Strings T. Light Bulb Strings and damaged or abandoned exposed tubing - (except where required by a government agency). Section 18.80.170A - Real Estate Signs Real estate signs for residential sales or rent not exceeding four square feet in area or five feet in height, provided it is unlit and is removed within fifteen days after the close of escrow or the rental or lease has been accomplished; Section 18.80.000 - Sign Regulations by Special Districts (see tables attached) ,�1 TABLz �8.80.000 SIGN REGULATIONS BY ZONING DISTRICT t!2 and CM Districts - Multiple Tenant Facilities . Maximum Maximum Maximum Class Type Number sign Area Sian Height Location Center Monument One double 24 e, . . 1 4 8 f t. identification face per t Shall be site above grade located at each street ever-3 0;��. or. 4 ft. least 5 ft. frontage. ef -'--- above top of from the €r-e gem planter or property D — landscape line. Permitted.� - berm. a. 1 Freeway One double 100 s. f. 75 feet. Shall be faced sign located at per center/ least 5 ft. development. from the property line. Remarks: a. Additional regulations for monument signs: 1) Site must .have a miniMU11t ae fr-entage ems , feet. )' 24 scr. ft.. to 60 sg ft if 300 ' or greater of frontage to maximum of, 8 tenants, maximum 8 ' height, minimum 8" letters on 8 panels and 4 lines. 24 sq. ft. to 36 sq. ft - 100 ' to 150 ' not corner lot to maximum of 4 tenantsmaximum 8 ' height. minimum 6" letters ideal 8" on 4 lines and CM Districts - Multiple Tenant Fac`_ ties (Cont. ) Maximum Maximum Maximum Class Type Number Sian Area sicrn Heicrht Location Y 2) A planter base or landscape area shall be provided. 3) Sign may be located in setback area, but may not project into public right-of-way. 4) A combination of monument and freeway signs may be used, however the total number of such signs shall not exceed three (3) . 5) Sign copy may identify center and '"�a*t-9 up to 8 tenants under certain�A� circumstances. b. Additional regulations for freeway signs: 1) Site and architectural review and a conditional use permit shall be required for any freeway sign. 2) A freeway sign shall only be permitted within 250 feet of the right-of-way for Interstate 215. 3) A landscape area shall be provided. 4) Sign may be located in setback area, but may not project into `public right-of-way. 5) A combination of 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 center and twe majer- maximum 8 tenants under certain criteria. ---� and CM Districts - Multiple Tenant Faa- ties (Cont. ) Class Maximum Maximum Maximum r Type— Number sign Area Sign Reicrht Location Business Wall or One single one s. f. of May not , Ma be identification canopy face per sign area project y bldg. per per each abov located on e the street or lineal• ft, parapet. or parking lot of bld roofline or canopy. frontage. frontingon ne and Max. 2 signs a street in no case , n no case be higher per Not to than 20 ft. business. exceed 75 above s. f. . finished grade. Monument One double 24 s. f, per 6 ft. above faced sign. face. Shall be grade or 4 located at ft. above least 5 ft. top of from planter or property landscape lines. mound. Marquee One double 8 s. f.. per faced sign face. — Shall be per located entrance. below roofline and beneath canopy or marquee with at least 7 ft. clearance from sidewalk level to lowest point Of sign. and CM Districts - Multiple Tenant Faa �h'Lties (Cont. ) Maximum Maximum Maximum Class Type Number sign Area sign Height Location Window - One sign per 25% of the - Window permanent. window. glass area lettering upon which permitted on the sign is interior or located. exterior of glass window or door. Remarks: a. Additional regulations for wall or canopy signs: 1) All centers .shall develop a coordinated. sign program for all tenants and uses which shall be approved by Site and Architectural Review Board. 2) The allowable aggregate area for a wall or canopy sign shall "include areas of allowed window signs. 3) Illumination shall be reverse backlit, channel lit or indirectly illuminated. 4) A combination of wall or canopy and monument signs may be used, however the total number of such signs shall not exceed three (3) . b. Additional regulations for window signs: s 1) The allowable aggregate area for a window sign shall include areas of allowed wall signs. 2) Window signs- shall be constructed of permanent material, such as paint or decals (does not include water-based paints) and shall be (10 and CM Districts - Multiple Tenant rac 'ties (Cont. ) Maximum Maximum Maximum Class Type Number Sian Area Sian Height Location permanently affixed to the window. 3) Window signs shall not be illuminated, except for signs constructed of neon tube letters and/or symbols. C. Additional regulations for marquee signs: 1) Marquee signs shall not be illuminated and shall be uniform in color and design for all tenant identification within the center. d. Additional requirements for monument signs: 1) Business must be in a detached structure of not less than 51000 s. f. . 2) A planter base or landscape area shall be provided. 3) Sign may be located in setback area, but may not project into public right-of-way. 4) A combination of wall or canopy and monument signs may be used, however the total number of such signs shall not exceed three (3) . Temporary Window No limit. 20 % of the Shall not window area. exceed 8 ft. Ground floor windows above finish only. `; and CM Districts _ Multiple Tenant Face sties (Cont. ) Maximum Maximum Maximum Class ape Number Sign Area Sian 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: 1) Temporary signs are limited to temporary messages such as sales or special events. No business identification is permitted.* . 2) A sign permit is required for a temporary sign which may be displayed for no more than 45 ,days within any 90 day period. NO MORE THAN 12.0 DAYS TOTAL. 3) Any minor deviation from the temporary sign guidelines re ardin anner location hei ht size or number to be determined by the Communit Development Director. ESSAGE l !'reesta Zdaig yzgl1 uu deliizes � Freestanding signs are intended to provide street addresses, and identification for the , freestanding building or commercial developments as a whole and for up to three major tenants. The following guidelines relate to all freestanding signs along Barton Road. * All tenant signs shall be limited in size to the width of the architectural features of the sign and shall be uniform in size and color. * The sign area for each tenant on a freestanding sign shall be allocated to individual tenants in proportion to their store area (larger stores have larger signs,-smaller stores have smaller signs). * three tenants, 1. 24 sq. ft. to 60 so ft — >300'of frontage to maximum of 8 tenants maximum 8' height. minimum 8" letters on 8 panels and 4 Iines 2. 24 sq. ft. to 36 sq. ft. — 100 to 150' not corner lot. to maximum 4 tenants maximum 8' height, minimum 6" letter (ideal 8") on 4 panels and 4 lines * A minimum of 10% of the sign area of freestanding signs for large multi-story buildings or center developments-should be devoted to identification of the center � or building by address or name. Strip developments must display the range of store - ' addresses for that development on their freestanding sign. * Freestanding signs should be placed perpendicular to approaching vehicular traffic. * Freestanding signs should be.placed in raised planters whenever possible. ��_653 a Csoio PLAZA NAME ` 1 1 CL \ ELNZA . DONUTS LIQUOR . PETS VIDEO PHOTO 28ARTON ROAD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN DESIG\ GUIDELINE I V-29 Attachm.ent- 2 C. No flags or pennants of any type may be utilized Wo-.draw attention to any use or structure on a permanent basis. Colored flags which contain no writing, insignia or logos may be displayed 2 times per year for periods not to exceed 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. f. 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. Planning Commission has the authority to allow temporary deviations from sign ordinance to approve creative and innovative sign programs or sign _ solutions to exceptional or unusual circumstances Findings required'to be made that project has no significant adverse cumulative impact and no long term adverse impact on the environment and goals of the Barton Road Specific Plan and City General Plan. 4. SIGN REGULATIONS MATRIX The Sign Regulations by Land Use District Matrix,Table 2,provides sign regulations applicable to the Specific Plan area BARTON ROAD CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TABLE 2 SIGN REGULATIONS BY LAND USE DISTRICT MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM ILLUMINATION CLASS TYPE—_ NUMBER SIGN AREA SIGN HEIGHT LOCATION —ALLOWED REMARKS SIGNS PERMITTED IN THE AP,ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT 1.Business Wall One per One s.f.of sign Below roofline and in no May, be located on parapet Yes a.Illumination shall be reverse backlit, Identification street or parking area per lineal case above 20 ft.from or canopy. channel lit or indirectly illuminated. (Single Tenant) lot frontage, foot of building finished grade, fronting on a street. 50 s.f. maximum. 2. Business Monument One per street 24 s.f. 6 ft.above grade or max. Shall be setback 5 ft.from Yes a.A combination of wall and monument signs Identification frontage. 4 ft.above top of planter property line, may be used,however,only a max.of 3 (Single Tenant) or landscape berm. signs may be used. 3. Center Wall One per street One-half s.f.of Below roofline. Yes a.Copy shall pertain only to the name of the Identification frontage sign area per center. (Multiple lineal foot of b,illumination shall be reverse backlit, Tenant) building fronting channel lit or Indirectly illuminated. on a street.40 s.f.maximum. OR Monument One per street 24 s.f. 6 feet above grade or max. Shall be setback 5 ft, Yes a..Copy shall pertain only to the name of the frontage 4 ft.above top of planter from property line. building. or landscape berm. b.Illumination shall be reverse backlit, channel lit or Indirectly illuminated. Identification 4.Business Wall One per tenant 10 s.f.each Below roofline Wall or canopy Yes a.Signs may not be Internally lit. only (Mutt.Tenant) i 5.Pedestrian Bus. Wall or To be determined 15 s.f. 6 feet May not be located In any No a.To Identify tenants and provide directions Directory monument by the City Planner required setback, unless to Individual establishments. (Mutt..Tenant) in conjunction with a 6.Name Plate Wall One per tenant 4 s.f. ---- combined center/di rectory sign. See #8 P Adjacent to primary entrance a.Copy limited to name and address of each tenant. of each tenant. 7.Window signs Window One per window 25%of window ---- Window letterting permitted No a.Allowable aggregate of window sign(s)area (permanent) area on interior or exterior of glass shall include areas of allowable wall signs. -' window or door. b.Window signs shall be constructed of permane w material,such as paint or decals and be B.Center ID/ Monument One per ; 30 s.f. max. 8 feet Setback 5' from Yes a.Nonlimityonxnumbehre of office rec ory s ree propei ,nP enante. Sign frontage Center name & address. Min. 611 letters, 811 strongly recommended. ncuUl_HIIUIVS dY LAND USE DISTRICT CIASS MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM ILLUMINATION SIGN AREA atr;N HEIGHT OCR TION ALI QWED REMARKS 2,Multiple Tenant Sites•Shopping Centers a,Businoss Wall or canopy Ono single face Ono s.f.of sign May not project above the May be located on poropot Yos Idenlificatlon par bid,par street area per each roolline or oavo lino and In or canopy. �•All shoeing centers shall clevalop a cccrd Gated or parking lot lineal It.of bid, no case be higher than sign program for all lonanLs and uses frontage. Max.2 fronting on a 20 It, above finished grade, signs per business street,Not to exceed 75 s.f. b.Allowable aggregate wall sign area shall In GC Zone,or include window aroa(s)used for permanent 50 a.(.In VC c•A center Is one in which businesses and Zone. 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. b.Business signing• Identification'•' Window One sign per 25%of the glass Window Iollerin (permanent) window area upon which g permitted No,except signs a.Allowable aggregate of window sign(s) the sign Is located, on Interior or exterior of constructed of area shall Includo areas of allowable 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 pormanontly affixed to(I)o o,Businoss Under Marquee One per entrance 6 s.f,per lace window, IdonVlicallon (double face) Below roolline and beneath No a•Signs shall be uniform In color and design canopy or marquee with 71t, for all tenant identification within tho center. clearance from sidewalk level ICenter Monument One double face 8 ft. to lowest point of sign, Identification �t-..a ova grade or Not to create a per each street Yes ; 3ketrosbver f 4 h,above top of planter tea i c hazard. a M'n'� ir°nt�?e"Qi"ISf11r.Tegoin�r ena'� n`ts— frontage, 9fl9ir.vfi g•e;ronta or landscape berm, b•Sign'magidem'rfpcerrtorandbresmbftstm Tr �� f-petmhted- c, Planter base or landscape area equal to or Remarks A greater than the area of one loco of a sign. • and d• Shall not be located so as to create trallic hazard for driveway or corner radius as determined by the City Engineer. A,Business Monument One double taco 24 s.l, per face 6 ft,above grade or 4 ft. Shall bn setback a min,of 5 Yes a.Authorized for dolaclied single business in Identification above top of planter or ft,from front or side landscape mound. property lines,. structure of not loss Iran 5,000 s.l. �f.Pedbstrian Wall One per 15 s.f. 8 ft. - Business Monument street May not be located in any a.To identify office tenants and � Director n y frontage required setback except ., provide directions to for Office when in,tonjunction with a Tenants Center/Di'recto•ry sign. See g, individual establishments. g.Center ID/ Monument One per 30 s.f. max. 8 feet ,,. Setback 5' from Yes a.No limit on number of office Directory street ::4. Sign frontage =,property line. tenants or tenant letter size. Center name & address. Min. 6":4r., letters, 8" strongly recommended. Commercial Multiple Tenant Monument Sian Remarks A. A. 24 sa. ft. to 60 sa ft. if 300 , or greater of frontage to maximum of 8 tenants. maximum 8 � height, minimum 81, letters on 8 panels and 4 lines 24 sa. ft. to 36 sct. ft. - 100 ft to 150 ft not corner lot to maximum of 4 tenants maximum 8 ' height, minimum 6" letters ideal 8" on 4 lines Remarks B. B. Sign copy may identify center and up to 8 tenants under certain circumstances Remarks C. In case of a commercial complex with office tenants or office complex with retail tenants a business ID monument sign and a directory sign may be allowed provided the total freestanding signs do not exceed two (2) . Specific site circumstances will be taken into consideration.