CITY SIGN ORDINANCE AD-HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
City Hall, City Hall Conference Room, 251 E. Honolulu St., Lindsay, CA 93247 Notice is hereby given that the City Sign Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee will hold a meeting on June 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM in person at the Lindsay City Hall Conference Room located at 251 East Honolulu Street Lindsay California 93247. The webinar address for members of the public is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2725789470 .
Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the City Clerk prior to the meeting at (559) 562-7102 ext. 8034 or via email at [email protected].
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is invited to comment on any subject under the jurisdiction of the City Sign Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee. Please note that speakers that wish to comment on a Regular Item or Public Hearing on tonight’s agenda will have an opportunity to speak when public comment for that item is requested by the Committee. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person, with thirty (30) minutes for the total comment period, unless otherwise indicated by the Committee. The public may also choose to submit a comment before the meeting via email. Public comments received via email will be distributed to the Committee prior to the start of the meeting and incorporated into the official minutes; however, they will not be read aloud. Under state law, matters presented under public comment cannot be acted upon by the Committee at this time.
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Minutes from May 17, 2023 Meeting (pp. 3 – 5)
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1 Review of Draft City of Lindsay Business License & Sign Permit Applications (pp. 6 – 15) Presented by Araceli Mejia, Assistant City Planner
5.2 Overview of Mural Provisions within Sign Ordinance (pp. 16 – 26) Presented by Araceli Mejia, Assistant City Planner
5.3 Overview of Recommended Sign Ordinance Amendments
Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk & Assistant to the City Manager
6. ADJOURNMENT
City Sign Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee meetings are held in the City Council Conference Room at 251 E. Honolulu Street in Lindsay, California beginning at 6:00 P.M. on the third Wednesday of the month June 21, 2023 City Sign Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting
unless otherwise noticed. Materials related to an Agenda item submitted to the committee after distribution of the Agenda Packet are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours. A complete agenda is available at www.lindsay.ca.us. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or to be able to access this agenda and documents in the agenda packet, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 562-7102 x 8034. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to ensure accessibility to this meeting and/or provision of an alternative format of the agenda and documents in the agenda packet.
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CITY SIGN ORDINANCE AD-HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
MINUTES
City Hall, City Hall Conference Room, 251 E. Honolulu St., Lindsay, CA 93247 Notice is hereby given that the City Sign Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee will hold a meeting on May 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM in person at the Lindsay City Hall Conference Room located at 251 East Honolulu Street Lindsay California 93247. The webinar address for members of the public is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2725789470 .
Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the City Clerk prior to the meeting at (559) 562-7102 ext. 8034 or via email at [email protected].
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Present Mayor Cerros
Council Member Sanchez
Eddie Smith, Webb Sanders & Smith Funeral Home
Valeriano Saucedo, Retired Judge
Judyth Dreiger, Mural Society Vice President
Brian Watson, State Farm
Rich Alvarez, Primos Auto Insurance
Absent Raj Singh, Lindsay Chevron
Mercy Herrera
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is invited to comment on any subject under the jurisdiction of the City Sign Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee. Please note that speakers that wish to comment on a Regular Item or Public Hearing on tonight’s agenda will have an opportunity to speak when public comment for that item is requested by the Committee. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person, with thirty (30) minutes for the total comment period, unless otherwise indicated by the Committee. The public may also choose to submit a comment before the meeting via email. Public comments received via email will be distributed to the Committee prior to the start of the meeting and incorporated into the official minutes; however, they will not be read aloud. Under state law, matters presented under public comment cannot be acted upon by the Committee at this time.
• No public comment received.
4. INTRODUCTIONS
4.1 Introductions of Committee Members (p. 3)
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5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Consider Approval of Ad-Hoc Committee Guidelines (pp. 4 – 7) Presented by Joseph M. Tanner, City Manager
Motion to Approve Item 5.1 with Sections 1.3, 2.1, and 2.2 Removed 1st 2nd Result SMITH SAUCEDO DREIGER WATSON ALVAREZ
CERROS SANCHEZ (7-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
5.2 Consider Approval of Appointment of Committee Chair Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk & Assistant to the City Manager • No action taken on this item; the Committee unanimously agreed that a Committee Chair is not needed.
5.3 Consider Approval of Appointment of Committee Vice Chair Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk & Assistant to the City Manager • No action taken on this item; the Committee unanimously agreed that a Committee Vice Chair is not needed.
5.4 Consider Approval of City Sign Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting Schedule for 2023 (p. 8)
Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk & Assistant to the City Manager Motion to Approve Item 5.4
1st 2nd Result SMITH SAUCEDO DREIGER SANCHEZ ALVAREZ
CERROS WATSON (7-0) AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1 Overview of City Sign Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee Goals Presented by Joseph M. Tanner, City Manager
6.2 Sign Ordinance Impact on Community
Presented by Joseph M. Tanner, City Manager
6.3 Overview of Current Sign Ordinance (pp. 9 – 35)
Presented by Joseph Avina, City Services Manager/Inspector
7. ADJOURNMENT
City Sign Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee meetings are held in the City Council Conference Room at 251 E. Honolulu Street in Lindsay, California beginning at 6:00 P.M. on the third Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noticed. Materials related to an Agenda item submitted to the legislative body after distribution of the Agenda Packet are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk during June 21, 2023 City Sign Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting
normal business hours. A complete agenda is available at www.lindsay.ca.us. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act & Ralph M. Brown Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or to be able to access this agenda and documents in the agenda packet, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 562-7102 x 8034. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to ensure accessibility to this meeting and/or provision of an alternative format of the agenda and documents in the agenda packet.
• Meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.
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Note: Any change in ownership or address
FOR CITY USE ONLY
requires a new application.
Acct. # ____________
Class ____________
New Location Change
Cat. Code ________
Bus. Group _______
Owner Change Name Change
Business Name _____________________________________ Location of Business _______________________________________ Type of Business ____________________________________________Email_____________________________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________________ City ________________ State _______ ZIP ____________ Email __________________________________ Phone: ( ) __________________ Est. Monthly Gross Receipts ______________ Type: Single Owner Partnership Corporation Name of Corporation (if applicable): ______________________ Owner Name _______________________________________________________________________________ Owner Address ___________________________________________ City _________________ State _______ ZIP ___________ State ID# ___________________ Fed. ID# (if applicable) ___________________ Board of Equalization # ____________________ State License# ____________________ Business Start Date or Date of Relocation ____________________ Business License Questionnaire
Fully describe/explain the nature of the business below in the space provided and then answer each question listed below ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yes No
1. WILL THE BUSINESS INSTALL, MODIFY, REHABILITATE A SIGN? IF YES, APPLY FOR SIGN PERMIT AND MAY REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT?BUILDING PERMIT AND COMPLETE “SIGN PERMIT ATTACHMENT F”.
2. Will the business change the occupancy? If yes, specify: ___________________________________________________
3. Will the business operation include discharging any waste, wastewater, or rinse water to the ground, street, or storm drain?
4. Will the business generate any hazardous waste or e-waste at this site?
5. Will the business operation include sanding, cutting, or shaping of wood, metal, plastic, or other products producing combustible dust or fibers?
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Adult oriented business Business Office Group Care Facility Auto Sales Church Health Club
Note: Any change in ownership or
address requires a new application
1-Day Semi-annual Quarterly
Change of Owner Name Location
FOR CITY USE ONLY
Acct.# ___________________
Class ____________________
Cat. Code ________________
Bus. Group _______________
Ext. 4
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Auto Body Repair Daycare Facility Manufacturing/R&D
Beauty Salon/Barber Day Spa Market Massage Establishment Booth Rental Food/Liquor Medical/Dental
Property Rentals Vocational School
Restaurants/Fast Food Warehouse
Retail Wholesale
Storage Other
Tattoo Parlor Home Occupation
6. Commercial Utility Account:
Before opening a commercial account, you will need the following. ____ Copy of a lease agreement or proof of ownership.
____ Have a signature on the business license by Planning ONLY (this will verify that your business is an allowed use at the location)
____ Have paid the inspections fees
____ Refuse assessment by Mid Valley Disposal. Contact Sol Flores via email at [email protected] or at 559- 567-0527 (to obtain the type of services your business will need:
Recycle: __________ (___)/week Green waste: __________ (___)/week Trash __________ (___)/week Organic: __________ (___)/week Locking Bins: ___ Yes ___ No ____ Are you requesting self-hauling of any of the refuse services above mention? If YES, customer must obtain approval and signature from Mid Valley Disposal Recycling Coordination as well as to submit the REFUSE SELF HAUL CERTIFICATION FORM. Attached ___ Yes ___ No
3. BUILDING OWNER/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY INFORMATION Select one: Building Owner Property Management Company
Name______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________ City and Zip _____________________________________________ Telephone contact ___________________________________________________________________________________ Approval of the Business License Application does not alleviate the business owner/applicant from obtaining the required building permits for previously unpermitted construction or any proposed improvements.
4. Disability Access
UNDER FEDERAL AND STATE LAW, COMPLIANCE WITH DISABILITY ACCESS LAWS IS A SERIOUS AND SIGNIFICANT
RESPONSBILITY THAT APPLIES TO ALL CALIFORNIA BUILDING OWNERS AND TENANTS WITH BUILDINGS OPEN TO THE Note: Self-serving restaurants or fast food will be required to provide receptacles inside their premises for organic and recycle disposal. AB827, McCarty, Chapter 441, Statutes of 2019 Effective July 1, 2020 Self-Haul Certification Authorization:
Approved By: _________________________ Recycle Green Waste Cooking Oil Sol Flores, Recycling CoordinatorMid Valley Recycling Coordinator Approval Date: ________________________ Reference No: _____________________ Received Self-Haul Certification Form: ___ Yes ___ No
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PUBLIC. YOU MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND HOW TO COMPLY WITH DISABILITY ACCESS LAWS AT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
• DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa • DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION: https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/DisabilityAccessServices • CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ACCESS: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/CCDA
5. Acknowledgements
I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS THE REPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT/LICENSEE TO ENSURE THEIR
BUSINESS COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE CITY OF LINDSAY MUNICIPAL CODES, CITY ZONING ORDINANCES AND STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS. NON-COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF YOUR CITY OF LINDSAY BUSINESS LICENSE. THE CITY OF LINDSAY RECOMMENDS BUSINESS OWNERS CONTACT THE CITY OF LINDSAY’S PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT (559) 562-7102 EXT 4 PRIOR TO RENTING, LEASING OR PURCHASING A PROPERTY TO VERIFY THEIR PROPOSED USE COMPLIES WITH THE CITY OF LINDSAY’S ZONING ORDINANCE.
I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO BUSINESSES WHO ARE MAKING APPLICATION FOR A CITY OF LINDSAY BUSINESS LICENSE (Please initial beside each item to acknowledge you have read and understand):
_________ All signage must be reviewed, approved, and permitted by the City of LINDSAY’s City Services and Planning Department. Please contact (559) 562-7102 EXT 4 regarding sign permits PRIOR TO installation of ANY signage.
_________ Grand opening events for the business must first go through the Special Event Permit application process.
All Special Event Permits that fall under Class I or II must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the event date. _________ All modifications, other than aesthetic changes (i.e. painting, flooring), to a structure located within the City of LINDSAY are subject to approval and issuance of a City of LINDSAY Building Permit. These include, but are not limited to, repairs and improvements to plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems. Please contact the City of LINDSAY’s City Services Department at (559) 562-7102 EXT 4 PRIOR TO any alteration or modification of any building or structure to determine if a building permit is required.
________ Trash and recycling services ARE MANDATORY in the City of LINDSAY. ________ A business license will not be issued until the application has been reviewed by the Planning Department to determine if any land use approvals (i.e., discretionary permits) are necessary for compliance with zoning regulations.
To confirm the zoning of your business, please contact the City of LINDSAY’s Planning Department at (559) 562-7102 EXT 4.
________ The business location will be required to maintain parking lots and existing landscaping if they are determined to be in need of repair. The City of LINDSAY’s Planning Department may require landscape for sites that do not have current landscaping. Lot frontage maintenance is the responsibility of the business at this location. ________ Dependent on the type of tenant improvements which are proposed as part of your business, the site may be required to conform to all Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) improvements. It is advised that regardless, A.D.A. improvements be made to protect you, the business and/or property owner, from potential litigation. Consultation with a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) is strongly advised. ________ Contractors shall provide verification of Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage, if required by California law.
________ To determine if an interceptor (ex, grease traps) is required or if an existing interceptor needs to be serviced in relation to the type of business operation you will be conducting (i.e. restaurant, food preparation, car/truck wash, etc.), please contact the City Services Department at (559) 562-7102 EXT 4 June 21, 2023 City Sign Ordinance Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting
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PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUSINESS LICENSE, THE CITY WILL CONDUCT AN INSPECTION OF THE BUSINESS LOCATION, IF LOCATED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED CITY LIMITS OF LINDSAY. THE PREMISES WILL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO THE BUSINESS OPENING FOR BUSINESS AND MUST BE SET UP AND/OR STOCKED. IF THE CITY CANNOT CONTACT THE APPLICANT WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE APPLICATION DATE, THE APPLICATION WILL CONSIDERED WITHDRAWN, AND ALL FEES PAID WILL BE NONREFUNDABLE.
SUBMITTAL OF A BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF FEE(S) DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN APPROVAL OF A LICENSE TO OPERATE A BUSINESS. NO BUSINESS SHALL OPERATE UNTIL THE BUSINESS LICENSE HAS BEEN APPROVED AND ISSUED BY THE CITY OF LINDSAY.
CAUTION!
Payment of Business Tax does not authorize payer to
engage in a business or profession contrary to city
ordinances (including zoning ordinances) or state and
federal regulations
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Sales and Use Tax may apply to your business activities.
You may seek written advice regarding the application
of tax to your particular business by writing to the
nearest State Board of Equalization Office
I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.
Authorized Signature _______________________________________________ Date __________________________
FOR CITY USE
APPROVAL DATES REMARKS INSPECTION FEE FEES
Planning Building $ Regular $
Building Fire $ Application $
Fire Total Insp Fee $ CASP $
Other PAID DATE: TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $
RECEIPT #:
APPROVAL SIGNATURES
PLANNING DEPT. BUILDING DEPT. FIRE DEPT. OTHER
Zoning Classification ________________________ Fire Zone District _______________________________ Address__________________________________
APN _____________________________________
Areas and Neighborhood _________________________
Class of Building ___________________________ Occupancy Capacity_____________________________ *New businesses may apply for a temporary sign permit (30 days) to promote their business upon initial opening. Businesses are limited to one temporary sign per year thereafter.
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Applications for sign permits require the following documents and information to be complete. Required items may vary depending on the project. Check with a member of our staff to confirm exactly which documents are required. If at any point during construction, the scope of the approved work changes, all modifications shall be submitted to the City for approval prior to performing work which deviates from that approved.
Please identify the type of signage.
INFORMATION TO PROVIDE WITH APPLICATION.
Plans: 3 sets are required
Dimensions
Materials
Drawing or photograph of the proposed sign in color
Building elevation
Mounting details
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to regulate signs as an information system that preserves and enhances the aesthetic character and environmental values of the City of Lindsay POLICY
Signs that are located or mounted on private property within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Lindsay are subject to regulations required by Ordinance No. 579, 2019.
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Find your designated rules for your proposed sign in the charts provided in this packet.
Step 2: Find your zoning district. You can find City of Lindsay Zoning map on our website under Documents Directory. If you need assistance, ask a member of our staff.
Step 3: Submit a completed building permit application and sign and attach this checklist. Submit all the required materials.
SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ATTACHMENT F
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Number and Size of Permanent Signs by Zone
Zone District Permanent Building Signs Permanent Freestanding Signs R-A (Residential Agricultural),
R (Residential), and RM
(Multiple Residential) districts
with 4 or less residences per site
1 sign per residence maximum
4 sq.ft. maximum size per sign
Placement a maximum 8 ft. high
External illumination only.
None allowed
R-A, R, and RM districts with 5
or more residences per site or
with non-residential uses on site
1 sign per street frontage
maximum.
30 sq.ft. maximum size per sign.
Placement a minimum of 5 feet
below roofline.
External illumination only.
1 Sign per frontage maximum.
20 sq.ft. maximum size.
6 feet high maximum.
External illumination only.
PO (Professional Office)
districts
2 sq.ft. per 1 lineal foot of
building frontage up to 60 sq.ft.
on primary frontage.
1 sq.ft. per 1 lineal foot up to 30
sq.ft. on secondary frontage.
1 monument sign per street
frontage.
Less than 50 feet of frontage: 20
sq.ft., 6 feet high maximum
5-150 feet of street frontage: 36
sq.ft., 6 feet high maximum
5-foot minimum setback from
property line
CN (Commercial
Neighborhood), CS (Service
Commercial, CH (Highway
Commercial) districts
Number of signs per business
establishment limited to 6. The
allowed square footage per
building frontage is cumulative.
Primary building frontage: 2
sq.ft. per 1 lineal foot up to a
maximum 350 sq.ft. along
primary frontage. 50 sq.ft.
allowed regardless of frontage
length.
Secondary building frontage: 1
sq.ft. per lineal foot up to a
maximum 200 sq.ft. per
secondary frontage. 35 sq.ft.
allowed regardless of frontage
length.
1 sign per establishment
maximum.
60sq.ft. maximum sign face
size.
20 feet high maximum is set
back 10 feet more from property
line.
10 feet high maximum if set
back to 5 to 10 feet from
property lines.
Sites with an integrated
shopping center: 1 additional
freestanding sign up to 200 sq.ft.
Maximum height not greater
than the average height of the
buildings.
5-foot setback minimum from
the lot line.
15-foot setback from side or rear
line
CC (Commercial Corridor)
districts
2 sq.ft. per 1 lineal foot of
building frontage up to 60 sq.ft.
on primary frontage.
1 sq.ft. per 1 lineal foot up to 30
sq.ft. on secondary frontage.
Shopping centers only: 1
freestanding sign per frontage
based on the following:
Less than 50 feet of frontage: 20
sq.ft., 10 feet high maximum
50-150 feet of street frontage:
40 sq.ft., 15 feet high maximum
150-300 feet of street frontage:
65 sq.ft., 20 feet high maximum
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5-foot setback minimum from
property line
1 district No limit to number of signs per
business establishment.
1 sq.ft. per lineal foot of
property line adjoining a street,
or 100 sq.ft. per acre of site area
in whichever is greater, to a
maximum of 600 sq.ft. of sign
face.
1 sign per frontage maximum
60 sq.ft. maximum sign face
size.
20 feet high maximum.
5-foot setback from lot line
15-foot setback from side lot
line
RCO (Resource Conservation
and Open Space) District
1 sign per street frontage
maximum
30 sq.ft. maximum size per sign.
External illumination only
1 sign per site maximum
20 sq.ft. maximum size
6 feet high maximum
External illumination only
5-foot setback from all lot lines.
Number of Size of Temporary Signs by Zone
Zone District Temporary Building Signs Temporary Freestanding Signs R-A, R, and RM districts with 4
or less residences per site
1 sign per site
12 sq.ft. maximum per sign.
Placement a maximum of 15
feet high.
No illumination.
Up to 4 per site maximum.
32 cumulative sq.ft. maximum
sign size.
First sign maximum 5 feet high,
all other signs maximum 3 feet
high.
No illumination.
R-A, R, and RM districts with 5
or more residences per site or
with non-residential uses on site
1 sign per street frontage.
32 sq.ft. maximum size per sign.
Placement a minimum 3 feet
below roofline.
No illumination.
Up to 4 per site maximum
32 cumulative sq.ft. maximum
sign size.
First sign maximum 5 feet high,
all other signs maximum 3 feet
high.
No illumination.
PO district 1 sign per establishment
10 st.ft. plus an additional 1
sq.ft. per lineal feet of primary
building frontage maximum
size.
Placement a minimum 3 feet
below roofline.
No illumination.
1 sign per site, plus 1 additional
sign for 300 lineal feet of street
frontage, rounded down to the
nearest whole number.
16 sq.ft. maximum sign size.
6 feet high maximum.
No illumination.
CN district 1 sign per establishment
10 sq.ft. plus an additional 1 sq.
ft. per 2 lineal feet of primary
building frontage maximum
size.
Placement a minimum 3 feet
below roofline.
No illumination.
1 sign per site, plus 1 additional
sign for every 300 lineal feet of
street frontage, rounded down to
the nearest whole number.
One half of signs, 32 sq.ft.
maximum sign size. Other half
signs, 16 sq.ft. maximum sign
size.
6 feet high maximum.
No illumination.
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CC, CS, and CH districts 1 sign per establishment.
10 sq.ft. per establishment, plus
an additional 1 sq.ft. per 2 lineal
feet of primary building frontage
maximum size.
No illumination.
1 sign per site.
10 sq.ft. maximum sign size.
If placed on sidewalk, the sign
shall allow for a minimum 4-
foot-wide path of travel.
No illumination.
Freestanding banners are not
allowed.
1 district 1 sign per street frontage.
32 sq.ft. maximum size per sign.
Placement a minimum 3 feet
below roofline.
No illumination.
Up to 4 per site maximum.
32 cumulative sq.ft. maximum
sign size.
First sign maximum 5 feet high,
all other signs maximum 2 feet
high.
No illumination.
RCO district None allowed. Up to 4 per site maximum.
32 cumulative sq.ft. maximum
sign size.
No illumination.
18.14.250 Size of signs on windows: signs affixed to windows shall not cover more than 20% of each window. They shall not be counted toward the maximum allowable sign size.
Here is an example of window sign coverage:
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Building sign example:
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I have reviewed this checklist. All items checked above are included. Plans must be signed by the person responsible for their preparation.
PRINTED NAME _________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________ DATE _______________
INCOMPLETE SUBMITTALS WILL BE REJECTED
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SIGN AD HOC
COMMITTEE
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What is a
mural?
• “Wall mural” or “mural”: an art form
consisting of paint applied to a wall
surface depicting a scene, personal
experience, or observation. It is to be
public art, not for the purpose of
identifying, advertising, or drawing
attention to a particular business,
services, or economic activity. 18.14.320
• A sign painted on the exterior wall of a
building consisting of graphics or images,
either alone or in combination with
letters. 18.14.390
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General Mural Information
• Painted on exterior wall surface or a flat material that is permanently attached to the wall
• Wall murals may occupy an entire single wall
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Process
• No one can paint or change a mural without issuance of a permit by the City Council
• The City Council shall identify conditions of approval to the issuance of a wall mural permit 18.14.320
• A wall mural must be completed within 90 days after the date painting commences
• The final anti-graffiti protective clear-coat must be applied within this 90-day period • Time extensions may be granted by the City Manager or their designee in 30- day increments up to a maximum of 60 days upon showing of good cause
18.14.320
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Process
• Proper maintenance
• No chipping, pealing, or fading
• Other required maintenance as identified in conditions of approval issued by the City Manager or their designee.
• Wall murals not maintained as required shall be deemed a nuisance. • The City has the right to require removal of the mural • If the wall mural is not removed within the time and period designated by the City, the City shall have the right to remove the wall mural at the property owner’s own expense
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Out of compliance “murals”
• Words and/or images that specifically identifies or
reflects the business, products, and/or services
provided by any business services or economic
activity
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Permits and Applications
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Improvements and
Modifications of Sign
Permit
• More information for applicants
• Integrates the “temporary signs”
from SEP application
• Clear instructions and examples of
what we are looking for in submittals
• Old building permit was too vague
• Did not require or suggest
additional information or site
plans
• Did not provide any rules or
guidelines
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New business license application
vs old • Highlighted the sign permit application rules and requirements • Applicants are shown that they need a sign permit
• Applicants are made aware that they cannot have grand opening events without a special event permit application
• They can have a complementary temporary sign to advertise their business when they open
• They can only apply for one temporary sign afterwards and would be charged $225
• Temporary signs are limited to 30 days
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Questions
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