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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1995-18108 RESOLUTION NO. 18108 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 465-01 "PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS ON PUBLIC STREETS" WHEREAS, in September 1995, the City Engineer received a request from a local church to install "Public Service Directional Signs on Public Streets", pursuant to City Council Policy number 465-01; and WHEREAS, it was during the process of investigating this request that staff uncovered several minor discrepancies between this City Council Policy and the current Master Fee Schedule; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this resolution is to modify this City Council Policy to reflect the fees as provided in the current Master Fee Schedule, and to keep current with any subsequent revisions to said document; and WHEREAS, it is also necessary to modify the policy to meet current specifications for signs as they relate to materials and workmanship. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby amend City Council Policy No. 465-01 "Public Service Directional Signs on Public J n P. Lip~~~it~/~ A ved~~o or by Resolution 18108 Page 2 COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUBJECT: Public Service Directional Signs POLICY EFFECTIVE on Public Streets NUMBER DATE PAGE 2 of 3 ADOPTED BY: Resolution No. 18108 I DATED: November 14, 1995 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to regulate the size, construction and location of non-advertising public service directional signs within public street right-of-way. This policy is not to be construed to regulate in any manner signs erected by any municipality, County or State agency for the purpose of regulating or directing traffic. POLICY 1. Definition Public service directional signs shall be construed to mean directional signs relating to churches, general hospitals, public welfare organizations, public service clubs, schools, parks, and other non-profit places of public assembly. 2. Limitations No sign shall be permitted in a public street right-of-way unless in accordance with this policy, except signs erected by a governmental agency for purposes of traffic control and direction. 3. Permission Permission to install public service directional signs shall be obtained from the City Engineer. If a sign is to be located on a State Highway, the requesting organization shall obtain prior approval for the installation from the California Department of Transportation. 4. Location of Signs a. Location of signs shall be approved by the City Engineer of the City of Chula Vista or his representative. Resolution 18108 Page 3 COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUBJECT: Public Service Directional Signs POLICY EFFECTIVE on Public Streets NUMBER DATE PAGE 3 of 3 ADOPTED BY: Resolution No. 18108 I DATED: November 14, 1995 b. Signs shall not be permitted within 200 feet of traffic signals, or within 100 feet of official directional or rcgulatory signs (Stop, Speed, Parking, etc.), or closer than 50 feet to bus loading zone signs. Under special conditions the City Engineer, or his representatives may modify distance requirements relative to other signs. c. Each place of assembly shall be limited to directional signs at three (3) points of access for a total of six (6) signs. d. Signs shall observe all Sections of the Vehicle Code Safety laws. e. At locations where two or more private directional signs are located within 200 feet, all shall be grouped on single posts or panels. f. Signs shall not be permitted on a major street if the institution is located on that major street. 5. Construction Design and Material of Signs a. All signs shall be of 0.063 gauge or higher Aluminum AHoy, and of standard size - 18" x 24", or 24" x 18". b. All signs shall be of standard color - white reflective background and blue lettering and border. c. A 3/8" border 1/4" in from the edge of sign shall be provided. d. Not more than three lines of copy will be permitted, with a minimum height of 2u4" plain capital block lettering, and all signs shall include an arrow at the bottom of sign to indicate direction. e. No seals, emblems or insignia, nor any other color paints will be permitted on signs. f. Posts and hardware for signs will be furnished by the City after the required fee(s) are paid. g. All materials, workmanship and finish shall be equal to those used by the City of Chula Vista. "' ...............I .... I 1F Resolution 18108 Page 4 COUNCIL POLICY CITY O1: CHULA VISTA SUBJECT: Public Service Directional Signs POLICY EFFECTIVE on Public Streets NUMBER DATE PAGE 4 of 3 ADOPTED BY: Resolution No. 18108 J DATED: November 14, 1995 6. Furnishing of Signs All public service directional signs shall be furnished by the requesting organization at the organization's expense. 7. Installation and Maintenance a. The City will install all signs covered by this policy and be reimbursed in advance by the requesting organization at the rate of installation per sign as provided in the city's Master Fee Schedule [required fee(s)] that is in effect at the time of installation. This charge shall include all labor, material, posts and brackets as necessary for complete installation. b. Routine preventative maintenance (as received by official signs) will be I['~'' performed by the City at no extra charge. If at any time these signs are found to have deteriorated beyond the point where maintenance can provide an acceptable appearance, the Superintendent of Streets shall remove the sign and notify the owner. If the owner elects to furnish a replacement sign, he shall do so within thirty (30) days after notification and shall reimburse the City for installation of such sign by pre-payment of the required fee(s). c. Any sign damaged or lost by accident or malicious conduct shall be replaced at no cost to the City. No service charge shall be required in this case. d. Should a place of assembly move to a new location, any public service directional signs required for a new location shall be considered as new signs and subject to the required fee(s). A new application will also be required in this case. e. Should a place of assembly cease its operation at a particular location, the owner of the sign shall notify the Superintendent of Streets within the fifteen (15) days after said cessation in order that the existing directional signs may be removed. " I'1 Resolution 18108 Page 5 COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUBJECT: Public Service Directional Signs POLICY EFFECTIVE on Public Streets NUMBER DATE PAGE 5 of 3 ADOFrED BY: Resolution No. 18108 [ DATED: November 14, 1995 8. Procedure Application for the installation of directional signs defined by this policy shall be made to the Office of the City Engineer, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91910. The number and desired location of signs, proposed sign legend, and other information showing conformity with this policy shall be indicated in the letter of application. The application will be reviewed and either approved or disapproved, and returned to the requesting party. Reasons for disapproval will be shown on the returned application. The signs shall be delivered to the Office of the City Engineer and the installation cost shall be deposited with the City Finance Director's Office, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California 91910 within 90 days following the approval of the application; upon receipt of the signs and deposit of the required fee(s) the installation shall be ordered if all the above conditions have been met. Resolution 18108 Page 6 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vi-~t8, California, this 14th day of November, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Horton NAYES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None S~irle~rton, Mayor ATTEST: Bever,y A.(helet ity c erk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss. CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 18108 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of November, 1995. Executed this 14th day of November, 1995. Beverly ;~Auth;let, City Clerk