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Ordinance Number 960ORDINANCE NO. 960 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 07-005 TO AMEND THE TITLE 9 OF THE LAND USE CODE, SECTION 9-3.543 REGULATING SIGNS Whereas, the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code Section 9-3.543 regulates signs pertaining to process, procedure and development standards to include but not be limited to location, size, area, height, materials, colors and illumination; and Whereas, the sign code regulations set forth applicable standards to encourage high quality aesthetically attractive signs that provide a positive image for the City and do not negatively impact properties; and Whereas, the sign code sets forth development standards that discourage blight, clutter, and provide an even advertising medium for commercial and industrial business establishments; and Whereas, the City Council authorized amendment of the land use code regulating signs and created a Sign Subcommittee to identify deficiencies in the current code provisions as well as address appropriate signs regulations regarding number, area, illumination, materials, colors, temporary signs, real estate signs, and legal constraints; and Whereas, staff and the Sign Subcommittee conducted six (6) work sessions and researched other municipal sign codes, created a draft sign ordinance and forwarded recommendations to the Planning Commission; and Whereas, the City of San Juan Capistrano Planning Commission conducted four (4) work sessions to review, edit and fine tune the draft sign ordinance and directed staff to schedule the code amendment for public hearing consideration; and Whereas, the Environmental Administrator has evaluated the sign code amendment Initial Study and has determined that the project would not have any significant environmental impacts and prepared a Negative Declaration; and Whereas, the San Juan Capistrano Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings on March 24, and April 28, 2009 and recommended that the City Council certify the Negative Declaration and adopt an ordinance approving Code Amendment (CA) 07-005 updating Section 9-3.543 in its entirety, regulating signs; and Whereas, on May 19, 2009 the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano conducted a duly noticed public hearing, reviewed Code Amendment (CA) 07- 005 amending San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code Section 9-3.543 regulating signs, provided comments and direction to staff and continued the item to June 16, 2009; and Whereas, on June 16, 2009 the City Council continued the public hearing to July 7, 2009; and Whereas, on July 7, 2009 the City Council conducted a continued public hearing and introduced for first reading Code Amendment (CA) 07-005 updating the comprehensive sign code; and Whereas, on July -21, 2009 the City Council approved second reading and adoption of Code Amendment (CA) 07-005; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the proposed Land Use Code Amendment (CA) 07-005 is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the proposed Land Use Code Amendment is necessary to implement the General Plan and to provide for public safety, convenience, and general welfare; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the proposed Land Use Code Amendment conforms with the intent of the Municipal Code and is consistent with other applicable related provisions thereof; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the proposed Land Use Code is consistent with the City's Architectural Design Guidelines, Chapter Vlll Signs; and Whereas, the City Council adopted a Resolution certifying the Negative Declaration and introduced the ordinance for first reading thereby approving Code Amendment (CA) 07-05 regulating signs. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Code Amendment CA 07-005. San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code Section 9-3.543 is amended in its entirety pursuant to provisions set forth in Exhibit "A". passage. Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its Section 3. City Clerk's Certification The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be posted at the duly designated posting places within the City and published once within fifteen (15) days after passage and adoption as required by law; or, in the alternative, the City Cleric may cause to be published a summary of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk five (5) days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance; and, within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be published the aforementioned summary and shall 2 0960 post a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with the vote and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk. PAS§ D, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of July, 2009. MARK 1ELSEN, MAY®R ,lM-ORkIS, ACTING CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA j COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ) I, MARIA MORRIS, appointed Acting City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 960 which was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 7th day of July 2009 and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 21st day of July 2009 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allevato, Hribar, Freese, Uso, and Mayor Nielsen NOES ;C OUNJCIL MEMBERS: None ABSEN : '",OUJVCIL MEMBERS: None Acting City Olerk 3 0960 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ) 1, MARIA MORRIS, declare as follows: That I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano; That in compliance with State laws, Government Code section 36933(1) of the State of California, on the 10"' day of July 2009, at least 5 days prior to July 21, 2009, the date of adoption of the ordinance, I caused to be posted, in the City Clerk's Office a certified copy of the proposed Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 07-005 TO AMEND THE TITLE 9 OF THE LAND USE CODE, SECTION 9-3.543 REGULATING SIGNS MARIA MORRIS, ACTING CITY CLERK San Juan Capistrano, California STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ) 1, MARIA MORRIS, declare as follows: That I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano; That in compliance with State laws, Government Code section 36933(1) of the State of California. On the 22`' day of July 2009 1 caused to be posted, in the City Clerk's office, a certified copy of Ordinance No. 960, adopted by the City Council on July 21, 2009 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 07-005 TO AMEND THE TITLE 9 OF THE LAND USE CODE, SECTION 9-3.543 REGULATING SIGNS MARIA MORRIS, ACTING CITY CLERK San Juan Capistrano, California 4 0960 Sign Ordinance ---- CA 07-05 EXHIBIT "A" Code Amendment (CA) 07-005 SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Section 9-3.543 Signs Sub -Sections: July 21, 2009 (a) General Provisions (i) General Design Criteria (b) General Requirements (j) Temporary Signs (c) Sign Permit Required (k) Exceptions (d) Sign Programs (1) Revocation Sign Permit (e) Prohibited Signs (m) Appeals (f) Signs exempt from a permit (n) Enforcement & Penalties (g) Sign Standards by Type and Zoning District (h) Signs Require Planning Commission Review (a) General Provisions. The following general provisions shall apply pertaining to title, scope, definitions, and purpose and intent. (1) Title. This Chapter shall be known and cited as the Sign Ordinance for the City of San Juan Capistrano. (2) Scope. It is unlawful for any person to construct, maintain, display or alter or cause to be constructed, maintained, displayed or altered, a sign within the City except in conformance with this chapter. (3) Definitions. Sign definitions are set forth in Appendix A of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code. (4) Purpose and Intent. The City Council finds and declares: (A)The City of San Juan Capistrano is a community of natural beauty, distinct and notable architecture and historic tradition. Signs have a strong visual impact on the character and quality of the community as they are a prominent part of the scenery, attract or repel the viewing public, and set the tone of neighborhoods and districts. (B)The City relies on its scenic beauty to invite tourism and commerce and aesthetic considerations that promote economic value. The primary purpose of signs is proper business and directional identification for the public. It is the intent of the City to limit the size, type, and location of signs in order to minimize their distracting effect on pedestrians and motorists and not subject citizens or guests to excessive competition for their visual attention. It is also the intent of the City to encourage creativity, high quality and superior design in all signs. (C)The Community Design Element of the General Plan sets forth goals and policies to ensure that the design of this community be of the highest quality, and that accessory facilities, including signs, be compatible with the overall theme, and do not create a visual blight that detracts from the quality of the environment and an individual's perception of the City. EXHIBIT A Sign Ordinance ---- CA 07-05 2 July 21, 2009 (D) The procedures and standards set forth in this sign code are intended to: (1) Ensure that signs erected within the City are compatible with their surroundings and are in keeping with the goals and policies of the Community Design Element of the General Pian; (2) Generally provide for the identification of business enterprises and shall not be used for general advertising purposes; (3) Promote traffic safety and community identity while also enhancing the quality of the visual environment in the City; (4) Establish procedures and design regulations which control the location, size, type, and number of signs which may be permitted; (5) Promote harmony with the building architecture; (6) Be appropriate for the neighborhood character; (7) Protect those uses which are adequately and appropriately identified from too many and too large signs; (8) Protect commercial districts from sign clutter; (9) Assure the proper maintenance of signs. . (b) Generali Requirements. The following requirements pertaining to design criteria, sign copy, acceptable materials, unacceptable materials, logos/trademarks, illumination, calculating area and height, and non-commercial signs shall apply to all signs, including signs that are exempt from the permit requirement, within the City, (1) Design Criteria. The design and placement of signs shall comply with the specific design standards set forth in this section, the City's adopted Architectural Design Guidelines and the Community Design Element of the General Plan, including but not limited to standards relating to sign visibility, legibility and readability. (2) Commercial Sign Copy. The text or copy of signs may identify the name, and/or location, and/or address, and/or nature of the business or center. Sign copy shall not include general advertising. (3) Acceptable Sign Materials and Methods of Construction. The following sign materials and methods of construction are acceptable and desirable: (A) High quality hand carved, sandblasted, painted or routed wood; (B) High quality metal letters; (C) Painted or sandblasted ceramic tile; (D) Painted stucco or similar background; (E) Wrought iron with painted or stained backgrounds and lettering; (F) Flush or insert mounted signs of the or stone; (G) Sign style, including any proposed illumination, shall be compatible with the buildings architecture and age/period; (H) Projecting signs, (I) Glass; Sign Ordinance — CA 07-05 3 July 21, 2009 (1) f=iberglass; (K) Other materials that provide the same finish appearance as materials listed in this subsection and subject to City approval. (4) Unacceptable Sign Materials and Methods of Construction. The following materials are unacceptable and prohibited; (A) f=luorescent paint; (B) Exposed spot lights, exterior neon tubing, and exposed electrical conduits; (C) Canvas materials (except awnings); (D) Painted plywood background; (E) Other materials that provide the same finish appearance as the materials listed in this subsection. (5) Trademarks. The use of a company adopted or registered trademark may be permitted only if the size and location will not be in substantial conflict with the architectural design of the building and/or the approved sign or sign program lettering style and colors. (6) Illumination. The illumination of sign copy shall be limited as follows: (A) External Illumination. External illumination where the sign copy is either illuminated by an external light source that illuminates the sign copy or by back -lighting where the illumination of the sign is from a light source internal to the sign copy (letters) and where the light is projected onto the wall surface upon which the sign is attached. External light sources are to be integrated into the architectural or landscape features of a project such that it is not generally visible to the general public from the public right-of-way. External illuminated signs shall have subdued lighting. The use of halogen as a light source shall be prohibited. (B) Internal Illumination. Sign copy may use internal illumination where the specific sign copy lettering uses translucent material and the only portion of the sign copy that is illuminated is limited to the actual lettering and/or a company adopted or registered trademark or logo. Internal illumination in the TC (Tourist Commercial) zone requires approval of the Community Development Director who may refer to the Design Review Committee and/or Planning Commission for approval. (C) New technology in lighting. Shall be reviewed by the Community Development Director who may refer to the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 9-1.109(f). (D) Lighting Intensity. Lighting shall be subdued and provide the minimum intensity for reading the sign at any given time. Lighting on signs between sunset and sunrise may be required to include ambient light monitors to limit or adjust brightness, timers to turn off sign lighting, or certification for sign specifications by the sign manufacturer or contractor. Controlling and monitoring lighting intensity shall be subject to review of the Community Development Director who may refer to the Design Review Committee and/or Planning Commission. 4a (7) Calculating Area and Height.. -Calculations for area and height of specific signs shall be as set forth in Figures 3-5, 3-6 and 3-7. ; It—r. mund ii .• 'f.. • rs J! •• a • t • s • s LF:igu�re3-5�Cafcwu�lationof Monument Sign Atea I 4b 110 &Wmbw =16* wx tf l+tppat �a3 #a+sat�t Thr capy�irdn�wt x � o e�._ •• t a3 f=igure 3-d Calculation of Building Mounted (Flush) Signs 4* �ha�raa 4a A a CSTRMT 1�1VQ3 A. 0. � �Or&fan to �IAIiliW'MM��0�0. w r • f. .:i •- /Y,.' i • fly.. Figure 3-7 Calculation of Building Mounted (Projecting) Signs - Sign Ordinance -- CA 07-05 5 July 21, 2009 (8) Non -Commercial Signs. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, non-commercial signs are allowed in all non-residential zoning districts and may be substituted for any sign expressly allowed. Non-commercial signs are subject to the same standards and total maximum allowances per site or building of each sign type specified in this Chapter. (c) Sign Permit Required. Unless specifically exempted by Section 9- 3.543(f), it is unlawful for any person to erect, alter or relocate any sign within the City, or to direct or authorize another person to do so, except pursuant to a sign permit. Review procedures for sign permits are set forth in Section 9- 2.343(b). No permit shall be required for repainting, cleaning, or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign unless the structure, design, color or character is altered. (d) Sign Programs. A conceptual sign program shall be included in the application for review of any discretionary entitlement that proposes new or non- residential development, car dealers and other outdoor inventory sellers. Review procedures for sign programs are set forth in Section 9-2.343(c). (e) Prohibited Signs. In addition to any sign not conforming to the provisions of this Chapter, the following signs are prohibited. (1) Signs mounted on or above roofs; (2) Signs which incorporate in any manner moving, flashing, vibrating, smoke emitting, including signs manipulated by individuals, or intermittent lighting unless approved by the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission; (3) Signs in Public Right -of -Way, except as authorized pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 9, "Temporary Signs"; (4) Signs which are placed on or written on a vehicle providing direction where the vehicle is parked in such a way as to promote or advertise, whether on public or private property; (5) Off-site signs except directional signs or signs that have been permitted by the Planning Commission pursuant to an approved sign program; (6) Billboards (including mobile billboards); (7) Flags, streamers, pennants and other similar attraction devices unless permitted by the Planning Commission pursuant to an approved sign program; (8) Balloons and any inflatable signs; (9) Signs which are installed on any public utility installation, utility pole, or tree on public or private property; (10) Signs which resemble or conflict with any traffic control devices or interfere with the flow of traffic; Sign ordinance - CA 07-05 6 July 21, 2009 (11) Signs which create a safety hazard by obstructing the clear view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic per Section 9-3.559, Visibility at intersections / driveways; (12) Exposed neon signs exceeding four (4) square feet in area except "Open"' or "Closed"' signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area; (13) Spot lights and search lights (except as part of an approved community event) or as approved by the Community Development Director; (14) Any sign placed or maintained that interferes with free ingress or egress from any door, walkway, window or fire escape; (15) Signs erected on public or private property without the permission of the property owner; (16) Signs visible from the public street or parking lot attached to or placed on merchandise or materials stored or displayed outdoors except for parking lot sales; (17) Any sign displaying obscene, indecent or immoral matter as defined in the California Penal Code; (18) Signs on awnings or canopies, except on the valance; (19) Any signs including "snipe signs" that are tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued or otherwise affixed to trees, poles, stakes, fences or the exterior of the building or other structures; (20) Bench signs (except memorial or dedication signs); (f) Signs exempt from a permit. The following signs shall be allowed without a sign permit and shall not be included in the determination of type, number or area of signs allowed on a building or parcel. (1) National and State flags. A maximum of one (1) flag each, not exceeding forty (40) square feet in area per flag for non-residential zones and twenty-four (24) square feet for residential zones; (2) Temporary Signs. (B) Produce Stand Signs. Temporary produce stand signs that do not exceed an aggregate sixty-four (64) square feet and located within 100 feet of the produce stand, with individual signs not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feetin area. (C) Election Signs. Signs related to a national, state or local election including candidates and/or other issues located on private property, subject to the permission of the property owner and the following standards; (1) No sign shall exceed six feet (6') in height if freestanding, six (6) square feet in area, and shall be located below the roof eaves if building - mounted. (2) No sign shall be illuminated, revolve, or otherwise function with mechanical parts or devices; (3) No sign shall include flags, valances, pennants, lights or other similar attraction devices; Sign Ordinance — CA 07-05 7 July 21, 2009 (4) Signs shall not be supported from any tree, utility pole or other utility installation on private or public property; (5) Signs shall be posted no more than thirty (30) days prior to the election date which they notice. (6) Temporary signs shall be placed no less than fifty (50) feet apart from identical or substantially similar temporary signs, and in no case shall more than one temporary sign per candidates or ballot issue position be allowed per parcel. (7) Signs shall be taken down and removed no later than five (5) days following the election date. (D) Development Application Signs. Signs posted on properties for discretionary applications set forth by City Council Resolution 07-09-04-01 as may be amended. (E) Environmental Signs. Signs that must be posted in accordance with a mitigation measure adopted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act or as a condition of approval for a specific development application; (F) Hazards Sign. Signs that warn of construction, excavation or similar hazards so long as the hazard exists; (G) Special Event Decorations and Displays. Any special event decorations or displays including but not limited to holiday displays, except banners and signs requiring a building, electrical or other permit, provided that such decorations or displays are removed within ten (10) days following the event; (H) Real Estate Sale or Lease Signs (not including banners). One (1) property sale or lease sign is allowed on each 600 lineal feet of street frontage of the property. Such sign may be single or double faced and is limited to nine (9) square feet for lots less than one (1) acre, not more than sixteen (16) square feet for lots more than one (1) acre and placed a minimum setback of 20 feet from the curb, otherwise not more than twelve (12) square feet, and thirty-two (32) square feet for lots immediately adjacent to the 1-5 Freeway, or up to sixty (60) square feet at the discretion of the Community Development Director; (T) Open House Sign. Only one (1) sign is allowed on each frontage of the property. Such a sign may be single or double faced and is limited to three (3) square feet or less. The sign supporting structure shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. Such a sign shall be erected and removed on the day the open house is held and shall not be fastened or attached in any way to a building face or architectural element. (3) Signs placed in the public right-of-way pursuant to Chapter 9 of Title 7 of the Municipal Code, Temporary Signs. (3) Residential Signage. Residential signage, including nameplates that do not exceed two (2) square feet in area indicating the name of the occupant(s) of the residence and "garage sale" signs that are located only on the premises upon which and when the sale is occurring; Sign Ordinance -- CA 07-05 July 21, 2009 (4) "Open" and "Closed" signs for a business establishment, may be illuminated, do not exceed two (2) square feet in area, and are located in a window or door; (5) Professional occupation signs and nameplates, not to exceed one per tenant, not to exceed two (2) square feet, and denoting only the name and profession of an occupant of the premises on which it is placed; (6) Memorial signs and tablets which denote the names of buildings and dates of construction. Such signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area; (7) Vehicle signs painted directly on vehicles indicating the name of the establishment using the vehicle. For the purpose of this section, a vehicle sign may include text or trademark logo, but shall not include directional arrows or similar graphics; (8) Government and legally required posters, notices, and signs. Such signs may be located off-site; (9) Traffic and safety signs including signs of public utility agencies and construction contractors serving as directional or safety aids (may be illuminated). Examples include street signs, freeway off ramp signs, and roadwork signs; (10) Menu board signs (permanent) building mounted that do not exceed four (4) square feet in area (may be illuminated) and only one per entrance; (11) "No Trespassing" Sign. The sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot in size, placed at each corner or entrance to the property and at intervals of not less than fifty feet (50'); (12) Any street address stamped or painted on a sidewalk or curb; (13) Any sign on a gasoline pump, telephone booth, and news rack, provided the sign identifies only the product contained therein, or displays operating instructions, and the lettering does not exceed four inches (4") in height; (g) Sign Standards by Type and Zoning District. The maximum size of signs and height provisions for various signs in various zoning districts are set forth in Table 3-42, Signs and/or illumination of signs that are visible from City entry ways and view corridors (i.e. Camino Capistrano, Rancho Viejo Road, Ortega Highway and the 1-5 Freeway) may be referred to the Planning Commission as determined by the Community Development Director. Sign Ordinance — CA 07-05 9 July 21, 2009 Zone Districts; (1) Residential Zones (A) RA — Residential Agriculture (B) HR — Hillside Residential (C) RSE 40,000 — Single Family 40,000 (D) RSE 20,000 — Single Family 20,000 (E) RS 10,000 — Single Family 10,000 (F) RS 7,000 — Single Family 7,000 (G) RS 4,000 — Single Family 4,000 (H) RG 7,000 — Residential Garden 7,000 (I) RG 4,000 — Residential Garden 4,000 (J) RM — Multiple Family (K) AF/SH — Affordable Family / Senior Housing (L) MHP — Mobile Home Park (2) Commercial Zones (A) TC -- Tourist Commercial (B) NC -- Neighborhood Commercial (C) GC — General Commercial (D) OC — Office Commercial (3) Industrial Zones (A) CM — Commercial Manufacturing (B) IP — Industrial Park (C) A — Agri -Business (4) P&I - Public & Institutional Zones (5) Open Space Zones (A) GOS — General Open Space (B) OSR — Open Space Recreation (C) NP — Neighborhood Park (D) CP — Community Park (E) SP — Specialty Park (F) RP — Regional Park (G) NOS — Natural Open Space (H) RC — Recreation Commercial (6) FM - Farm Market (7) SP/PP — Specific Plan/Precise Plan Sign Ordinance — CA 07-05 10 July 21, 2009 (8) PC — Planned Community (9) CDP — Comprehensive Development Pian (10) SWF — Solid Waste Facility *For discretionary projects see sign program pursuant to Planning Commission and/or Design Review Committee standards Section 9-3.543(d). Sign Ordinance — CA 07-05 11 July 21, 2009 Type of Sign -- I ©istrictlLand Use f .Awning Signs tCommercial 'Districts 1 i Building -mounted (wall) signs*** (flush): TC, GC, NC, RC, OSR, P&I Table 3-42 Sign Standards Max. Height Max. Area T Max, Aggregate_ (in no case (square Area/Notes** above eaves) l feet)** Ain. 7' above 118 18 square feet or 30% } Sidewalk I of valance area, whichever is less 5 feet above 118 square rade feet per tenant plus lone project lidentification Sign or major E (tenant sign ,per building, iwith a sign area equal to one square foot for every ilineal foot of wail area where the sign is to be placed, up to a maximum of 50 square 4 square feet per fall exposure per idividual tenant. Sign lacement for tenants hall be on the same rail exposure as the ;Want's main entry fhenever feasible. :hange of copy signs (here the sign area r support structures re not altered may e approved dministratively. CM, 1p 125 feet ry :60 r180 square feet per E exposure per 1 elevation (side) OC 125 feet {18 square i18 square feet per Ifeet per tenant plus !wall exposure per tenant. Signs for .,one project tenants shall be 3 i !identification encouraged on the sign or major same wall exposure 1 tenant sign : as the tenant's main per building, sentry whenever Sign Ordinance – CA. 07-05 12 July 21, 2009 Type of Sign �Districll and Max. Height Max. Area Max. Aggregate Use (in no case 1 (square ' AreatNotes** i above eaves) feet)** Building -mounted signs (projecting., hanging or suspended) . ................... Districts 15 feet 18 iincluded as aggregate E i !for building -mounted !(flush). Shall be i iminimum T above: grade. Maximum of 9 ;temporary sign per ,tenant or suite (not ;including subleasees) ;not to exceed 48 ;square feet, nor to exceed 45 days a ;year, one time only. Banners shall only be mounted on building facades. Community Development Director may extend time limits for a temporary business banner is displayed with a signed contract that states when a permanent sign will be completed. Time extensions shell not include promotional banners. iConstructiorr signs All Districts 18 feet 96 --Sites more than— (major) i10,©00 square feet 'Construction signs Districts 14 feet 6 ESites less than 90,000 (miriwr) i I ;'square feet Sign Ordinance - CA 07-05 13 July 21, 2009 .. ...... . ........ ..__.... W_._..._..__ W._.. __..... Type of Sign Districtli_and Max. Height I Max, Area Max. Aggregate Use (in no case (square Area/Notes** above eaves) feet)** )Directory signs�,All Districts .........�12 Memorial signs and Non 335 feet height 40 E6 ,tablets residential I flag per parcel Monument {TC 16 feet height 124 signs*(freestanding) GC, NC, CM, 6 feet height 160 P, OC, P&1 ! I ' I_ NflnCommercial.'Non- Auto _ 25 feet �height 60---- - f 'Dealership i l � j E I I E � ;Murals (artistic s not classified as wall signs) esidential istricts rs shall not 3d 6' in height Multiple signs may exceed maximum area requirements for separate entries with adequate separation subject to Planning Commission approval, Requires Planning Commission approval processed as an Architectural Control application pursuant to Section 9-2.313. National and state Non 335 feet height 40 1 national and 1 state ;flags residential I flag per parcel Districts 1 Residential 120 feet height E 4 .Districts I NflnCommercial.'Non- :signs (on-site) 'residential 'Districts � ! ! Open/closed signs 2 Not included in )allowable sign area. -Permanent window iCommercial I to exceed 25% of ;signs ;and Industrial }Not !the window area. ! ;Districts ! Sign Ordinance -- CA 07-05 14 July 21, 2009 Max. Aggregate AreatNotes** 4 square feet in area except "open" and "closed" signs maximum 2 square feet in area ............ ... !Portable signs Non- 4 feet, 6 5 IMaximum 1 portable Residential finches sign per tenant on 'Districts sidewalks of private property, a foyer, portico or other building entry, within ;Professional ,occupation signs and nameplates Real Estate Sale or :Leasing signs 50 feet of tenant main entrance. May be Idisplayed only during I business hours. Shall be professionally designed, fabricated and maintained. The !Community Development Director 1 1may approve one sign ;for tenants not visible !from right-of-way ! I !within 50 feet of the imain entrance, !otherwise Planning Commission approval I its required. 2 1 per tenant space i6feel 9 For lots less than 1 acre. One sign per I 1600 lineal feet of street frontage. j 1 I feet i16 (minimum ;For lots greater than 1 120' setback -acre, 1 sign per 600 Ifrom curb, !lineal feet of frontage. otherwise i12) i Sign Ordinance — CA 07-05 15 July 21, 2009 Type Sin Distri Land l...Max.case...._ .:: a ........ .... yp gg t Max. Area -Max. Aggregate Use (square Area/Notes** above eaves) feet)** Residential nameplates ... ... .... ......._..- Menu board signs (permanent) Drive —thru menu boards 32or up to �r lots abutting the I- 60 with 15 Freeway. One sign Community Iper 600 lineal feet of Development street frontage. Director Not more than one per residence. Require Planning Commission approval pursuant to a sign program. ;Service station signs ; Sign Ordinance -- CA 07-05 16 July 21, 2009 Type of Sign , ©istrictlLand i Max. Height ................... Max. Area 1 Max. Aggregate Use (in no case j (square Area/Notes** above eaves) l feet)** _ ;Temporary Business .. .. _����_��. ' Maximum 45 days 'Signs pending construction 1 of permanent signs. 1 The Community `Development Director E may extend time limits i Ewith a signed contract ? !that states when a permanent sign will 1 ! be completed.. ;Temporary window Not to exceed more signs than 25% of the total Window area. :Theater attraction �. squires Planning��. !signs i E __. !Commission review. !Vehicle signs �� Painted directly on the } vehicle. May include text, trademark or ,logo. Temporary Signs shall not be affixed to the vehicle )r used for directional Signage. *{only one (1) permanent freestanding monument sign per street frontage shall be permitted for individual establishments or shopping centers. Establishments within shopping centers are not permitted individual freestanding signs. Two freestanding signs may be permitted if located on either side of a main project entry, provided their aggregate square footage does not exceed 60 square feet. The Planning Commission shall determine the most appropriate illumination, if any, that is in character with the building architecture and mitigates potential light impacts on properties in the vicinity. Hours of sign illumination may be limited by the Planning Commission. **Individual establishments, multi -tenant commercial and industrial centers, etc. may exceed the maximum allowable square footage provided the sign area is determined by the Community Development Director to be in scale with the building portion of the tenant, however in no instance shall the sign face exceed the maximum permitted above two percent (2%) of the building elevation portion occupied by the tenant, whichever is greater. If the Community Development Director finds that the sign is not in scale with the building elevation, the request is to be referred to the Planning Commission. ***All signssubject to approval by the Community Development Director may be referred to the Planning Commission. Sign Ordinance — CA 07-05 17 July 21, 2009 (h) Signs requiring Planning Commission review. Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 9-2.343(b)(1), the following signs require Planning Commission review prior to issuance of a sign permit. The Community Development Director shall have the authority to require all applicable materials to deem an application complete to be forwarded to the Planning Commission. (1) Monument (freestanding) signs; (2) Murals; (3) Theater marquees; (4) Electronic Message Centers; (5) Sign Programs for discretionary project applications; (6) Freeway signs; (7) Drive-thru menu boards; (8) Car dealers and other outdoor inventory sellers; (9) Community Development Director may refer any sign to the Planning Commission. (i) General Design Criteria. This section is intended to be used in conjunction with other standards contained in these sign regulations. In no case may the maximum number or size of signs, or their illumination levels exceed standards provided by this title. (1) Building Mounted (Flush) Signs (Wall Signs) (A) General Design Criteria: Building mounted (wall) signs shall comply with the following design criteria. (1) Include channel letters made out of wood, metal, plastic or other acceptable material; (2) Be painted on a wall, or on a board that is attached to a wall with approved materials pursuant to Section 9-3.543(b)(3); (3) Should be oriented to achieve balanced composition and harmony with other architectural elements of a building fagade. (4) Shall be placed on a flat building surface and not be placed over or otherwise obscure architectural building features. (B) Location and Number Permitted. Wall signs must be located on a building face that has a public entrance, if feasible. The maximum number of wail signs permitted shall not exceed one per building exposure (wall). (C) Size. Wall signs may be a maximum of eighteen (18) square feet each or aggregate twenty-four (24) square feet and shall in no case exceed 2% of the building face as determined by the Community Development Director. (D) Illumination. Illumination shall occur in accordance with Section 9- 3.543(b)(6). (E) Zoning. Wall signs are allowed in TC, GC, NC, RC, OSR, P&I, CM, IP, OC zoning districts. Sign Ordinance -- CA 07-05 18 July 21, 2009 (2) Monument (Freestanding) Signs (A) General Design Criteria: Monument signs shall comply with the following design criteria: (1) Be used to identify tenants when building setbacks, orientation or design make it difficult to provide other types of signage, such as wall signs, that are plainly visible to people that are trying to identify a use. The primary function is to provide project or tenant identification. (2) Shall have a solid base that the sign face is installed upon. (3) Shall be designed so that the style of the sign and its base are consistent with the architecture of the buildings on the site. (4) Monument signs shall include landscaping at the base to enhance their appearance. (B) Location and Number permitted. Monument signs may be located in required setback areas for any given zone, subject to the approval of the Planning Commission, as provided for in Section 9-3.543(h)(1) of these regulations. Only one monument sign is permitted per street frontage. Except, shopping centers or multiple tenant centers may have two monument signs, one sign on each side of the main entrance drive access. (C) Size. Monument signs may be a maximum of the area and height identified in Table 3-42. Sign area is calculated pursuant to Figure 3-5. (D) Illumination. Illumination shall be in accordance with Section 9- 3.543(b)(6). (E) Zoning. Monument signs are allowed in all commercial, industrial and public & Institutional zones. (3) Building Mounted (Projecting) Signs (A) General Design Criteria: Building mounted (projecting) signs shall comply with the following design criteria: (1) Be attached to a building face and project out perpendicular to the building wall and oriented to pedestrians on the sidewalk level. (2) Sign and sign text shall use appropriate materials including wood and metal with carved or applied lettering or design features, or other material that is architecturally compatible with the building that the sign is attached to. (3) Multiple projecting signs should not be installed within ten (10) feet of each other if on the same property and should be separated from projecting signs on adjacent properties by a minimum of ten (10) feet to ensure proper visibility, (B) Location and Number. A minimum clearance of seven (7) feet must be maintained above the public right-of-way or private sidewalk area. One (1) projecting sign is allowed per tenant space. (C) Size. Projecting signs may have a maximum area of eight (8) square feet. ' Sign Ordinance — CA 07-05 19 July 21, 2009 (D) Illumination. Illumination shall occur in accordance with Section 9- 3.543(b)(6). (E) Zoning. Projecting signs may be allowed in all zoning districts. (4) Building Mounted (Hanging and Suspended) Signs (A) General Design Criteria: Building mounted (hanging and suspended) signs shall comply with the following design criteria: (1) Hanging signs, or suspended signs, are used to help define entries and identify business names to pedestrians and can be particularly useful for storefronts that have multiple tenants. (2) Hanging signs are small and can hang over or adjacent to a building entry. (B) Location and Number. A minimum clearance of seven (7) feet must be maintained above any public right-of-way or private sidewalk area. One (1) hanging or suspended sign is allowed per tenant space. (C) Size. Hanging signs may have a maximum area of eight (8) square feet. (D) Illumination. Illumination shall occur in accordance with Section 9- 3.543(b)(6)(A). (E) Zoning. Allowed in all zoning districts. (5) window (Permanent) Signs (A) General Design Criteria: Window (permanent) signs shall comply with the following design criteria: (1) Be scaled to the pedestrian and oriented to window shoppers on the sidewalk, as opposed to passing vehicles. (2) Be limited to small graphics and text that serve to frame a window or to provide information. (3) Shall not obscure the view into a store or place of business. (B) Location and Number. There is no specific location requirement or limit to the number of window signs allowed. (C) Size. Permanent window signs shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the window area. (D) Illumination. Illumination shall be in accordance with Section 9- 3.543(b)(6). (E) Zoning. Permanent window signs are allowed in all commercial and industrial zoning districts. (6) Awning Signs (A) General Design Criteria: Awning signs shall comply with the following design criteria, (1) Be limited to the valance of the awning and not on the awning face. Sign Ordinance — CA 07-05 20 July 21, 2009 (B) Location and Number. Signs may be located on awning subject to size criteria. One awning sign may be permitted per tenant space and must maintain a minimum clearance of seven (7) feet above any public right-of-way or private sidewalk area. (C) Size. Signs on awnings shall not cover more than thirty percent (30%) of the valance area of the awning, or exceed eighteen (18) square feet in size, whichever is less. (D) Illumination. Illumination shall be in accordance with Section 9- 3.543(b)(6)(A). (E) Zoning. Awning signs may be located in all commercial zones. Installation of new awnings is subject to architectural control review. (7) Portable Signs (including sandwich boards, A -frames, etc) (A) General Design Criteria: Portable signs (including sandwich boards, A - frames, etc) shall comply with the following design criteria: (1) May have rewritable surfaces, such as chalkboards or dry -erase boards. (2) Shall be professionally designed, fabricated and maintained. (3) Shall be restricted for display only during business hours. (4) Shall require a sign permit. (B) Location and Number. Portable signs are prohibited in the public right-of-way and may only be placed on the sidewalks of private property, a foyer, portico or other building entry provided they do not interfere with pedestrian ingress or egress as required by the California Building Code. Only one (1) portable sign may be permitted per tenant space located within fifty feet (50') of the tenant main entrance. The Community Development Director may approve one portable sign for tenants not visible from the right-of-way within 50 feet of the tenant main entrance, otherwise Planning Commission approval is required. (C) Size. Portable signs may have a maximum area of five (5) square feet and a maximum height of four feet six inches (4`-6"), measured from the ground to the top of the sign structure. (D) Illumination. Portable signs shall not be illuminated. (E) Zoning. Portable signs may be allowed in all non-residential zoning districts. (8) Murals (A) General Design Criteria: Murals shall comply with the following design criteria: (1) Murals shall require Planning Commission approval subject to an Architectural Control application as set forth in Section 9-2.313. (2) Murals proposed on any historic building listed on the "Inventory of Historic and Cultural Landmarks" (IHCL) shall be reviewed by the Cultural Sign Ordinance ---- CA 07-05 21 July 21, 2009 Heritage Commission and forward recommendations to the Planning Commission. (3) Murals shall not contain text or any specific commercial message, shall be strictly an artistic expression and shall not be used for advertising purposes, otherwise they are classified as a wall sign. Mural proposals which are classified as a wall sign shall conform to the design standards applicable to wall signs. (4) Murals shall provide visual enhancement to the site, shall provide artistic excellence that exemplifies high artistic quality of original artwork, and shall not create a public safety issue. (5) Murals shall be maintained in good condition for the life of the mural. (B) Location and Number. Murals may be located on any building wail. There is no specific limit on the number of murals permitted. (C) Size. Murals may be any size, subject to approval of the Planning Commission. (D) Illumination. May be externally illuminated in accordance with Section 9-3.543(b)(6). (E) Zoning, Murals may be located in non-residential zoning districts. (9) Residential Subdivision Signs (Permanent) (A) General Design Criteria: Residential Subdivision Signs (Permanent) shall comply with the following design criteria: (1) The purpose of residential subdivision signs is to identify the name of a subdivision. (2) Are usually freestanding monument signs or building mounted wall signs placed on a wall feature in a landscaped open space area at the entry of the development. (B) Location and number. Two (2) residential subdivision signs are allowed at each project entry of a subdivision. The signs shall be located within a landscaped area. (C) Size. Each sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet with an aggregate area not exceeding forty-eight (48) square feet. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height from grade. (D) Illumination. Illumination shall be in accordance with Section 9- 3.543(b)(6)(A) (E) Zoning. Residential subdivision signs are allowed in all residential and Planned Community zones. (10) Directory Signs. (A) General Design Criteria: Directory signs shall comply with the following design criteria: (1) Are used for multi -tenant buildings to provide a directory of tenant locations within the building. Sign Ordinance — CA 07-05 22 July 21, 2009 (2) May serve as the address sign for the property. (3) Small scale and are oriented to pedestrians. (B) Location and Number. Directory signs may be freestanding or may be fixed on an exterior wall if the building has no setback. One (1) directory sign may be permitted per building. (C) Size. Directory signs shall be no larger than twelve (12) square feet in area, and individual letters shall not exceed six (6) inches in height. (D) illumination. Illumination shall be in accordance with Section 9- 3.543(b)(6). (B) zoning. Directory signs are allowed in all zoning districts. (j) Temporary Signs. The following signs shall be deemed temporary subject to development standards, time limitations and permits. (1) Banners (Temporary business promotional). One banner not exceeding forty-eight (48) square feet in area may be permitted per tenant or suite (not including subleasees) for one time only, for a maximum of forty-five (45) days per calendar year. The Community Development Director may extend the time limit a temporary business identification banner is displayed with a signed contract that states when a permanent sign will be completed. Time extensions shall not include promotional banners. Banners shall require a sign permit. Banners shall only be mounted on building facades. (2) Business Promotional (Community -wide special events). The Community Development Director may approve banners within the public right- of-way for community -wide special events provided the street banner request meets the provisions of City Council Policy 419. (3) Construction (major). On-site, major construction signs shall be permitted upon issuance of a building or grading permit for the project site that exceeds 10,000 square feet. The maximum allowable size for major construction signs is sixteen (16) square feet in area and eight (8) feet in height. Such signs shall be removed prior to issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy for the project or the last phase of a project provided a valid building or grading permit has not expired. (4) Construction (minor). Onsite, minor construction signs on property less than 10,000 square feet shall be permitted. The maximum allowable size for minor construction signs is six (6) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height. (5) Subdivision (Temporary), Temporary subdivision signs shall be permitted and used to identify an approved residential subdivision for a project located in the City. Said signs shall be removed upon issuance of the last certificate of use and occupancy for units within the subdivision. For the purpose of this section, subdivision directional signs shall only be permitted for those residential subdivisions located within the City. (6) Special Activities. Special activities signs, under Section 9-3.547 Special Activities, shall be permitted. Signs and banners identifying the event may be placed on the site no earlier than fourteen (14) days prior to the Sign Ordinance ---- CA 07-05 23 July 21, 2009 designated activity and shall be removed within forty-eight (48) hours after the special activity. Signs and banners shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in area or six feet (6') in height. (7) Temporary window/door signs. Temporary window/door signs shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area. For the purpose of this section, total window area shall mean the total square footage of window area located on a specific building elevation for which the temporary sign is located. (8) Portable Signs. Portable signs shall not exceed one (1.) sign per tenant, four feet six inches (4'-6') in height, or five (5) square feet in area. Portable signs shall be professionally designed, fabricated and maintained, shall be restricted for display only during business hours, shall be placed on sidewalks on private property, foyer or portico of building entry not interfering with pedestrian access, and shall be located within fifty feet (50) of the tenant main entrance. The Community Development Director may approve one portable sign for tenants not visible from the right-of-way within 50 feet of the tenant main entrance, otherwise Planning Commission approval is required. (k) Exceptions. Exceptions to the standards set forth in Section 9-3.543 may be granted by the Planning Commission. In order to grant an exception, the Planning Commission shall make all of the following findings: (1.) The sign complies with all other applicable criteria of this section; (2) The scale of the sign will be in harmony with the architectural design for the building which it will serve; (3) The sign will not create a hazard to other adjacent properties or tenants. (i) Revocation Sign Permit. Any permit issued under this Chapter may be revoked by order of the Planning Commission. (1.) Grounds. The Planning Commission must determine subject to substantial evidence that one of the following exists: (A) The permit was issued without or in excess of the authority provided in this Chapter. (B) The application for permit contained any misrepresentation of fact. (C) The sign has been installed inconsistent with or contrary to approved sign pians. (2) Hearing. Prior to revoking a sign permit, the Planning Commission shall hold a hearing concerning said revocation. Written notice of said hearing shall be given to the permittee not less than ten (1.0) days prior to the date of the hearing. Following the hearing, if the Planning Commission revokes the sign permit, it shall adopt findings setting forth the basis for its decision. The findings shall be mailed to the permittee. Sign Ordinance - CA 07-05 24 July 21, 2009 (m) Appeals. The applicant or any interested person may appeal decisions concerning sign permit applications pursuant to Section 9-2.311 of the Municipal Code. (n) Enforcement and Penalties. (1) Temporary signs. This section applies to any temporary sign described in Section 9-3.543, subsection (j). (A) Temporary signs placed on private property which obstruct the visibility of traffic, street signs, signals or emergency equipment and are determined by the Community Development Director to pose a hazard to public safety, are subject to immediate removal by City employees. Temporary signs removed in accordance with this subsection shall be stored and the owner notified pursuant to subsection (C). (B) Temporary signs placed in the public right-of-way are subject to the removal provisions set forth in Chapter 9 Title 7 of this Municipal Code. (C) Except for temporary signs placed in the public right-of-way, any temporary sign that is improperly marked, affixed, or otherwise illegally located, is subject to removal by City employees upon twenty-four (24) hour notice. A notice of removal will be affixed to the illegal sign during this twenty-four (24) hour period. A reasonable attempt will be made to notify the sign owner of the violation and the need to remove the illegal sign. An owner of an illegal temporary sign given notice to remove the sign may file a written request for an administrative hearing by the Community Development Director, if he or she disputes whether the sign is illegal. This written request must be filed prior to the expiration of the twenty-four (24) hour period of notice. The sign will not be removed until the administrative hearing is conducted. The Community Development Director must hold an administrative hearing within seventy-two (72) hours of receipt of written request to consider whether the sign is illegal. If the Community Development Director finds that the sign does not meet all applicable requirements of this Code for temporary signs, the owner shall remove the sign within twenty-four (24) hours. If the sign is not removed, the City will cause the sign to be removed and it will be stored at City offices for a period of ten (10) days. If the sign is not retrieved by the owner within ten (10) days the sign will be destroyed or disposed of by the City. (D) Any temporary sign posted or otherwise affixed in violation of this section may be removed by officers of Police Services, Building Inspectors, Planners, or by a Code Enforcement Officer. (2) Other illegal or abandoned signs. This section applies to any other sign that is constructed, erected or installed in violation of this section; improperly maintained; abandoned; illegal; unsafe; or the sign permit has terminated, been revoked or is otherwise in violation of this section. An "abandoned sign" shall mean any sign remaining in place or maintained for a period of ninety (90) days which no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing Sign Ordinance — CA 07-05 25 July 21, 2009 business, product, or service available on the business premises where the sign is located. (A) Notice of violation. Where it is determined that a sign is illegal or abandoned, the Community Development Director, or his or her designee, shall mail or deliver notice to the owner of the sign. If the notice cannot be sent or delivered to the owner, then the notice shall be attached to the sign. The notice shall give the owner an opportunity to cure the violation or to appeal the City's determination to remove without notice and shall include instructions for how to request a hearing or appeal. An invoice for costs may be included with the notice. (B) Removal. If the City is required to remove any signs or if no response is made to a notice of violation within ten (10) days of mailing of the notice, the sign may be removed by the City. The sign will be stored by the City for a period of thirty (30) days and may be reclaimed by the owner after the payment of all removal and storage costs, Any sign not reclaimed within such time, may be destroyed or disposed of by the City. In the event the responsible party does not reclaim the sign, or pay all fees assessed by the City, the City may recover its costs through the cost recovery mechanism identified in this section. (C) Hearing. (1) Unless stated otherwise in this section, any person who has received a notice and/or invoice pursuant to this section may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing to the Community Development Director within ten (10) business days of the date of the mailing of the notice/invoice. The request for hearing must set forth the basis of such person's objection. (2) Upon receipt of a request for a hearing, the Community Development Director shall set a hearing date before a hearing officer appointed by the City Manager within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request for a hearing. The Director shall provide the person requesting the hearing at least five (5) days advance notice of the hearing. The hearing date may be changed by mutual consent of the Community Development Director, the person requesting the hearing, and the hearing officer. At the hearing, the person requesting the hearing will have an opportunity to present evidence supporting his/her position. (3) Within ten (10) days following the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall render a written decision. A copy of this decision shall be promptly sent to the responsible party (also referred to as the "appellant"). (4) If no appeal is filed, the responsible parity, within seven (7) days, following the finality of the determination of the hearing officer shall commence the repairs or improvements or removal ordered, and such work shall be completed within thirty (30) days from the commencement thereof, unless otherwise agreed to by the Community Development Director. Sign Ordinance -- CA 07-05 26 Tiny 21, 2009 (D) Nuisance. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any illegal or abandoned sign is declared a nuisance and may be abated pursuant to this Municipal Code. (E) In addition to the above, every violation of any provision of this section shall be punishable as set forth in Chapter 2, Title 1 of this Municipal Code. AMEND TITLE 9 — APPENDIX A -- DEFINITIONS AMEND: Sign, area: Shall be as set forth in Figures 3-5 and 3-6. ADD: Sign, commercial: Any sign which is intended to attract attention to a commercial activity, business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold or offered, and which is to be viewed from public streets or public parking areas. ADD: Sign, mural: An original work of art that is applied or attached to an exterior wall. A mural shall be considered a wall sign if it contains words, logos, trademarks or graphic representation of any person, product or service that identify a business. ADD: Sign, snipe: A sign that is illegal and may be tacked, nailed, posted, pasted glued or otherwise affixed to trees, poles, stakes, fences of the exterior of a building or structure. ADD: Sign, valance: Cloth, vinyl, fabric or similar material that hangs from the edge of an awning or canopy. AMEND: Sign, portable: Any sign, other than a mobile sign, designated or constructed. in such a manner that it can be moved or relocated without involving any structural or support changes. Portable signs are designed to be moved easily and which is not permanently affixed to the ground, a structure, or building, or vehicle. AMEND TITLE 7 CHAPTER 9 TEMPORARY SIGNS Sec. 7-9.01, Definition. A "temporary sign" is any sign, handbill, or poster which is not designated or intended to be placed permanently. Examples of temporary signs shall only include sign, handbills, or posters relating to garage sales, political candidates, ballot measures, concerts or swap meets. Temporary signs shall not include advertising for individual business establishments, tenants, or multi -tenant properties.