ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 2022-004; AMEND ZONING CODE SECTION 37-50.620 (ON-SITE SIGN REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 37 OF THE SALINAS MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING CODE) TO ALLOW CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION, MARQUEE, CHANGEABLE COPY, AND OTHER SIGNS FOR PUBLIC/PRIVATE SCHOOL USES Thomas Wiles, Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Zoning Code Amendment 2022-004
Amend Zoning Code Section:
37-50.620 (On-Site Sign Regulations)
Allow:
Public Service Information;
Marquee;
Changeable Copy; and
Other signs for public/private school uses
Schools defined by Section 37-10.430
Not allowed at private schools
Public schools cite GC Section 53094
Discussion
Section 37-50.620(e):
Theaters;
Cinemas; and
Religious Assembly
Allows Marquee, Changeable Copy; and other signs
Not allowed at private schools:
Not under State jurisdiction
Proposed Palma High School Marquee Sign
Proposed Modifications
Modify Sections 37-50.620(d) and (e):
Allow Illuminated and Moving Signs for public/private school uses Public school site signs – Office of State Architect
Master Sign Plan required (MSP):
Compliant with Section 37-50.570(b)
Sign Permit, Temporary Sign Permit, or MSP:
Compliant with Section 37-50.570(c)
MSP is administratively approved:
CUP if greater sign area is requested
Public schools don’t need 2/3rd majority
CEQA and Conclusion
Exempt from CEQA per Section 15305
Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations
October 4, 2023 - Planning Commission recommended approval Staff recommends City Council:
Find the project exempt from CEQA; and
Adopt an Ordinance amening Chapter 37 of the Salinas Municipal Code to allow:
Public Service Information;
Marquee;
Changeable Copy; and
Other signs for public/private school
Public Notice:
Published as a 1/8th page – 10/10/23
CEQA AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Exempt from CEQA per Section 15305
Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations
October 4, 2023 - Planning Commission recommended approval