Ordinance Number 50331Z
ORDINANCE NO. 503
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE -
ESTABLISHING SPECIAL ACTIVITIES PERMIT PROGRAM
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9-3.623 TO
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 6 THAT ESTABLISHES
A SPECIAL ACTIVITIES PERMIT PROGRAM
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings.
The City Council finds that:
1. The City's Environmental Review Board has reviewed
the subject Code Amendment, has determined that
the project will not have a significant effect on
the environment, has certified the issuance of a
Negative Declaration, and has otherwise carried
out all requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
2. The proposed Code Amendment is consistent with the
goals and policies of the General Plan.
3. A duly noticed public hearing has been held to
receive and consider public testimony regarding
the proposed Code Amendment.
SECTION 2. Zone Change.
Based on the findings set forth in Section 1,
preceding, the City Council ordains that the San Juan Capistrano
Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding Section 9-3.623
(Special Activities Permit Program) to Title 9, Chapter 3,
Article 6 (Supplementary District Regulations). Said amendment
is designated herein as Code Amendment 83-3 and is more
specifically depicted on Exhibit "A," attached hereto.
SECTION 3. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty
(30) days after its passage.
SECTION 4. Sunset Clause.
This Ordinance shall expire one (1) year from its
effective date.
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SECTION 5. City Clerk's Certification.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Ordinance and cause same to be posted at the duly designated
posting places within the City of San Juan Capistrano within
fifteen (15) days after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of
January 1 1984 , by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Buchheim,
Schwartze, and Mayor Bland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ANTHONY L. LAND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, MARY ANN HANOVER, City Clerk of the City of San Juan
Capistrano, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a
true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 503 , which was
introduced at a meeting of the City Council of the City of San
Juan Capistrano, California, held on December 20 , 1983 , and
adopted at a meeting held on January 17 , 1984
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MARY ANN,FJA OVER, CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
MARY ANN HANOVER, being first duly sworn, deposes
and says:
That she is the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk
of the City of San Juan Capistrano;
That in compliance with State laws of the State of
California and in further compliance with City Resolution
No. 83-12-20-3 and on the 20 day of January , 19R4r
she caused to be posted:
being:
ORDINANCE NO. 503
THE MUNICIPAL CODE -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9-3.623 TO
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 6 THAT ESTABLISHES
A SPECIAL ACTIVITIES PERMIT PROGRAM
in three (3) public places in the City of San Juan Capistrano,
to wit: City Hall; Old Fire Station Recreation Complex; Orange
County Public Library.
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MARY ANN MOVER, CITY CLERK
San Juan Capistrano, California
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SECTION 9-3.623 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES PERMIT PROGRAM
a) Intent and Purpose - To establish a permit procedure for
the regulation of the display of merchandise and products
and/or temporary banners outside the normal sales area
which may occur in association with a special promotional/
sale activity. It is not intended to control or regulate
the normal promotional/sale activities conducted within
the approved display area of a business establishment as
provided for by other applicable provisions of this code.
b) Review Process
1. Business owners/property owners that are engaged
in conducting a permitted business activity in
the CO (Commercial Office)_, CN (.Neighborhood
Commercial), CT (Tourist Commercial), CG (General
Commercial), CM (Commercial Manufacturing)., and
those portions of PC (Planned Community) and PD
(Planned Development) Districts that permit commercial
uses may apply for a Special Activities Permit.
2. The Department of Community Planning and Development
may issue Special Activities Permits provided the
following criteria is met and the application is
consistent with the design standards listed in
subsection "d":
a. The special activity permit will not exceed
five (5) consecutive days nor more than four
times during the calendar year. One additional
permit may be issued for a "grand opening"
event.
b. The property owner has authorized the special
activity in writing.
C. The application is submitted fourteen (14)
days prior to the scheduled activity.
d. Site plan has been approved by Orange County
--Fire and Sheriff's Departments for meeting
public safety requirements when applicable.
e. The City's review regarding adequate traffic
circulation for both vehicular and pedestrian,
including provisions for emergency ingress/
egress.
f. Site plan and all signage complies with the
Municipal Code and specific design standards
listed in subsection "d."
Exhibit "A"
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g. Valid business license with the City of San
Juan Capistrano.
h. A cleaning deposit, if determined to be
applicable by the Director of Community
Planning and Development.
C) Application Information - An application form approved
as to form and content by the Director of Community
Planning and Development. Said application to include,
as a minimum, the following basic information:
1. Name of organization or business requesting permit.
2. Property owner authorization.
3. Business license number.
4. Time period for event.
5. Date last special activity conducted.
6. Type of merchandise offered, including method and
location (provide site plan).
7. Type of sign program to be used during special
activity.
d) Specific Design Standards - The following specific design
standards shall apply to all special activities:
1. Banners/Signs - Banners/signs may be permitted
provided they do not exceed a maximum dimension
of 10 feet in length and 3 feet in width with a
total square footage of 20 feet.
2. Location and Color - All banners/signs shall be
located in such a manner consistent with Section
9-3.603 (Signs). Color of all signs and banners
shall be approved by the Department of Community
-Planning and Development.
3. Centerwide Event - If the special activity includes
multiple tenants of a commercial center or plaza,
all signs and banners shall be of a similar size,
color, and lettering style. This requirement
includes all window signs related to the event.
In the case of center or plaza events, the maximum
banner/sign size for individual participants would
be 18 square feet (same dimension maximums as per
Exhibit "A"
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above) with a common center or plaza event identifi-
cation not to exceed 30 square feet, with maximum
dimensions not exceeding 10 feet in length and 3 feet
in width.
4. Time Limitation (Signs/Banners) - Signs and banners
identifying the event may be placed on-site no
earlier than three (3) days prior to the designated
activity and shall be removed immediately after the
special activity.
5. Flags - The use of flags is strictly prohibited.
e. General Conditions of Approval - The following general
operational conditions shall be applied to all Special
Activity Permits:
1. Activities shall be restricted to that portion so
designated on the site plan.
2. Adequate space shall be provided on walkway for
passage of pedestrian traffic (minimum five feet).
3. Displays to be removed by 10:00 P.M. on last day
of activity.
4. Activities shall be confined to sale of specified
goods only.
5. Additional conditions as determined by the Department
of Community Planning and Development as necessary
to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare.
f. Exempted Activities - The following promotional activities
are hereby exempted from the above provisions:
1. Special promotional activities conducted by nonprofit
community organizations. All such activities shall
require a Temporary Use Permit in accordance with
Section 9-3.608 of the Municipal Code.
Exhibit "A"