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Home My WebLink AboutOrd 1974-1575 Ordinance No. 1575 . . ; • . . � : . . . � OP.DINAIdCE NO. 157:, ' � �Q( � ; ► AN ORDIPIAt7CE OF THE CITY O° CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 33 . 501, 33 . 502, 33 . 503 , 33 . 504, 33 .505, 33 . 506, 33 . 507 , 33 .50£? , 33 . 509, 33 . 510, 33 . 511 , 33 . 512, 33 . 513 , 33 . 514 , 33 . 950 and 33 .1401 OF CHAPTER 33 O° TfiE CFiULA VISTA CITY CODE ALL RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SIGNS IN ALL ZOIIES IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows: SECTION I : That Sections 33 .501, 33 . 502, 33 . 503 , 33 . 504 , 33 .505, 33 . 50E, 33 . 507 , 33 . 508, 33 . 509, 33 . 510, 33 . 511, 33 . 512, 33 . 513 , 33 . 514, 33 . 950 and 33 .1401 of Chaoter 33 of the Chula Vista City Code be, and the same are hereby ar•.tended to read as follows: See Attached Revised Sign Ordinance marked Exhibit A as recommended by the City Planning Coimnission on July 17 , 197� , and as amended by the City Council on Tuesday, Septesnber 17, 1974 . SECTIOi3 II : This ordinance shall tak_e effect and be in full force on the thirty-first day from and after its adoption. Presented by Approved as to form by . /�V %'�� . �� i' — D. J. Pete s n, 'r t George D . Lindberg, City Attorney Planning F�DOPTED AftD APPROVED by the CITY COCTI�?CIL of the CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOFNIA, this Stn day of _dovetsber , 197�, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES : Councilmen Scott, Eobel , Ha?*iilton, Eyde, I'�dah?. NAYES: Councilmen None ABSENT': Councilmen None �\i��/\/ � I �� ""'��N.7 �- . . t�iayor of the City of Chu1a Vista / : P_TTEST� ; ,•� - ; - . � JCity Clerk ' �- , STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAPI DIEGO ) ss. CITY OF CHULA VISTP. ) I, , City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, Ca1i ornia, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance Ido . , and that the same has not been amended or repeale�. DATED City Clerk REVISED SIGN ORDINANCE � . . �� , .. . ' . ' _ . . . . �� . . . . .. , , r2EVISED SIGN ORDINANCE � RECOMMEP�DED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OY JULI' 17, 1974 / .1� - • � ------- - ---- ----- - - -- - - . _. --- -� - • ' � . , t � . , . , . , - : . r .. _ . - , _ � - REVISION TO SIG�d PROVISIONS IN ALL ZONES Sec. 33.50i A Agricultural Zone "' . c. Si�ns. See Section 33.950 a and C F�l' aei'�ll;. reG;;�;�s�"�� uR� i.Fj.^C':d�- � rivCC�ui.'�.. _ -- --- � - . . : � � . . � . _ . i . T+jpes of Signs Allo�ed. Residentia? (wall or rreestanding) subject `o the follc;ving: _ � . � - (�) :da11 - Maximum area -. one and one-half (1L) sGuare fe°t, or (b) Freestanding - Maximum area - one and .one-half (1-z) square feet; � maximum he�oht - six feet (6' ). The sign sha, l :�a;n�:.�� a tei, feo4 (10' ) . . _ �: : front setback. - " _ - _.. � ._ ._ . • �. . CGher Signs. See Section 33.950 F for aublic.and G::asi-puhl :c (par.• 5J; Girect9onal (par. 8); �•rarning and instructional (par. 9); :-ea� estate ipar. i2);- . - res�dential identi`ication (par. i3�� U�C�aS51T1e0 �1525 l{�ui'. i4j � al?d bu�iness �par. 171. � - : .,. O�her R2gulctions. All sig�s are �c�;;c�� r� rc,n ;-nn,�idti^.^.S nf ::oc*ia^� �3.950 C and to the standards of Section 33.55� c. ,_ 4. IJOn-Con�orming Signs. See SeCtio.^, 33.950 L na�. '�. ": �ec. �3. 502 R-E - Residential Estat�s Z^�e � :.. ACCESSO?'� USCS. . , . - . . . . .-_ � _ V�^porary tract Off1C25 dll� �:PdC': $?nr�c c��_;-- _ ;�SZe ;^QVi:?ORS Oi G � . ��rP�rt❑ 33.y01 G par. 32 and Section 33.95u � �a�. z�! < _ . . - - . `_: si,r.... See Section 33. 501 E for sign prc��s ��. � ��,^.. �' '�n3 , R-1 Single Fam;ly R�siriencr»_or,P . .. ncc�s:oru ilses. . - �_. ccliip0l`di"Y `l.i'dCt Off10E`S and ��::C'i. ' -!;:15 c••!-;,c-' . .... ..:� �,•-=E::�C7:5 ^t " CT ::�ct:cn �;;. �ul S par. 32 and Section 33.4�� t r;:t�. ..; . - . �, � ' , - , . , � , n . , -. •-_ � . . . , . - - - - Sec. 33.503 - - �. Si�n�. See Section 33.501 E tor sig� provisicr�s. Sec. 3?.5^^ R-2 One and T;ro Fa�il, °c�;d�r.ce Zor.e �. Accessornf Uses. ' ` 3. Temporary_ tract offices and tract signs subject to the provisions of , G , Section 33.901 B par. 32 anci Section 33.950 { par. 21 . ° �. Signs. See Section 3'5,501 E for sign provisions. � Sec. 33.505 . _ R-3 Apartment Residential Zone C. Accessory Uses. • 4. Temporary tract offices and tract signs subject to the provisions of � Section 33.901 B par. 32 and Sect�on 33.950 g par. 21 . � . E. sigr.s. See Section 33.950 Q arid C for permit requirement and apprroval prxedu�e. � • i . Types o}' Signs Allo,,�ed. Residential (o-1ai1 , rr�estanoing or ground), �ianager's, and Vacancy sign subject to the Tolln�yj�q ,.nr�ditiorts. ia) uaZZ. One wall sign for each stree` rti-oni.ayz. A maximun of , i�fteen (i5) square feet of sign area for huiid-ings with a width of tnirty �ee;: (�0' ) or less. Buiidings over thirty fieet �`s0� i in width shal: be - , . . allowed an additional one (1 ) square r'�ot `or each foo*. �ver thirty fee� (30' ) *o a maximum of thirty (30; square feet. :,� cases of rr:ore than one b�ilding on the property, tVie area ef th� area ur the si9n shall be - �� ".785°:i 'i:1 ��iZ � 1112d� trontage 0T- ti=,i@ CG:tiuii:U :;:i ECi�:�:ii 1� :S placed. �iij.�' " � �:ne nam? and aodress may be piacer: cn t�7N n�: ��i;,::� �oj r'reestanding. One freesta�dino sign ma� be used in lieu of one W�i� s;on, ihrnugh lots will be a�;oweo a.n a.ddir;rna"i freestandino sian � ;f c,he �rortage .is used `or access. ��1y ��;: ;.ar�:: a:�_ �ddress may be {) : : y„ ., � �._,... ...._:.. . , ,, -. - ' tllC �_°;12.�C"°° ��„ce,� �h,. �ign except the va_:....., _...:,,�.. -:,ru _ �,.at:cr, o� _ , �f�:�� rr�ay be placed 0� th0 S19l1 ;i G°::yA�� a� �^,�r� C$ �i10 Sly�. MdXlfttlff . , , � � . , � , . . �. �e�. ;s3:�C5, , . .., � _.,____ _ _ _ height - five feet (5' ). Maximum sign area - twelve (12)� square feet, except an additional two (2) square feet ma� be addeG �or tne vacancy status. - (c) Manager's Sign. A one and cre-hetf (1 �/2; sGuarc foot sign designating the location of the manager's office may bc place� cn or re�r the main entrance to the units. Such. sign may be at�ached tu Lhe cNeliing _ or incorporated in the design of the i`reestanding sign. �I•taximw�� scuare footage of the freestanding sign shali not be increased �o accor��o�ate �a;d sign. . (d) Vacancy Sign. A separate freestanding ��acancy sign, a r�r.imum of �. thr.ee and one-half feet (3 1/2' ) 9n h°ight ar.d �::o (21 square fe�t in erea, may be used if no other freestanding sign ex�stc on the property; other- wise, it shall be placed on the building. � . (e) Sereening WaZZ Sign. Cn2 sign may be placed on a s��uc�ure !�sed `cr screening of parking in lieu of a wall or �reestanding sign. uniy . � the tiame and address may be placed on the structure� hi�ximum area - �i�- _ . t°en (15) square feet. 2, other Signs. See Section 33.95U F� for �ublic and Guasi-oubiic (par. 5;; . directional (par. 8); �•rarning ard :nstructiona? (par. 91� weal estate (par. ?2j; ��nciassified uses (par. 14); and bus�ress (p�r. „' . . � - . ' J. Other Regulations. �Signs dY2 SUSJ°C} }0 Ti?� t'?�UiSi-i"vi15 G� $GC- � � � tion 33.950 D and to the standaros o� Sec�iun 33.�5C �. • . . A. Non-Conforming Signs. See Sec�ioti ��.��0 �, pz". `''; - . . � " ,..-,.w�,... �.. o<g; ' ° � �n2 :cc. ?3.506 • � C-0 Adr�nis�� .. and of.. _ ona� O�f�c:= • • . . � �. C�o;�s. Sce Section 33.9�n B e.^.�± � fnr p.a.r�n;` �f�oi!irFr�ent ard app�oval �y � � rI.00a_i�ire� � ' . . _ . . . � , . . . CC�.• JJyJV� 1� . ♦ , Y• .__ _ __ _______ 7 . �5jpes o}' Signs Allo�ed. Business (wa� l and/or narquee and either a �reestanding or projecting sign) subject tc the folloHring: (aj waZZ and/or htorquee. Each business shall be allo�•red a cembined . sign area of twenty (20) square feet for each portion of the building . facing a dedicated street or alley. Businesses facing a major or colle�tor street shall be alloo-�ed an additional c^e (; ) square fcot for each t�•:,- ,`=et • . (2' ) of lineal building frantage over tt•renty feet (20' ) iacing said street, but shall not exceed a total of fifty (50) square feet. �ach businss shall also be ailo�aed signs facing onsite parking cr-eas r'or five (5) or more cars and walkways, a minimum of ten feet (10' ) in �:idth. The signs shall be ailowed one-half (1/2) square r'oot per lineal foot of building facing said area; maximum area - t�•�enty (20) square feet per business. . (b) I'raestanding (Pole). Each lot shall be allowed a freestand?nc,� sign with a maximum sign area of three (3; 5'yUoP2 f2et, however, i` ��ere :han one business is located on the iot or is iocated in a building � � designed for occupancy by more Lhan one business, the area of the sign may _ be ii�creased an additional three (3) square feet fer each bus�ress displayed , on ine sign to a maximum area of t�velve (;2j sGuar2 feet and four (Gj ter�ant . �usiness signs. The sign sha7? no� exceed eight �eet (8' ) i� he�ght. A �business or business complex located on a major er coilector street _� , �ha;1 be allosaed a freestandina ooie sian suoject to the rollo�•iing: (i ) Maximum height - Sixtr�n =not, (1fi� 1 - - (2} Maximum sign area - Thirty-,`.��;o (°2) square feet (3) Minimum ground clearance - �iyh� feet (�' ) • " ' ' /�� Tho 51(��I S}?d�� ^C� �O �`�CC�. f!� .....�:,.�a 1 a . a�... ..�ia � . \ ,/ �J r�a �.�� . V V� V�I�.F1. IIIYV �.11(. F/YY� 1V � � � i iCjti� Oi Wd,�%. � � � � . . � � � � � � � � � Sec. '33.506 , . . , :. ., . .5 , . ` � (5) The sign shall. mainzain a ten foot (10' ) fetback from all interior property lines. � . '� . (6) Only. one business or the name of the co��nercial comr;ex mzy . be displayed on the sign. (c) Cround (Morrwnent).- A low profile ground sign may be used in place of a freestanding pole sign. Ti;e sign shall be subject to the folloo-�in3: � (1 ) Maximum height - Four feet (4' l. Businesses locare� �� ma��,- major or collector streets - six feet (6' ). __ • (2) P3aximum sign area = Twelve (12) square feet. Businesses located on major or collector streets - Twenty-five {25) square feet. (3) The sign shall maintain a fi��e foot (5' ) sctback fron al; ' streets and ten feet (10' ) from all interior property lines. ' , (4) The sign structure shall be designed to be architecturally , compatible ti•�ith the.mair, buildir.g �nd censtructed :•::t!; .!;e same or similar materials. . � . (d) Projecting. A projecting sign may be used in � ?eu of a frees±andir.g (pole or ground) sign subject to the £ollor�in�: (1 ) The maximum project�er. frem the i`ace of tlie building shail be based on the clearance of the sign from tiie bottom of the sign to the ground as shoti•m in the Sollowino table: � . �'aximun Diagoau; Ground Clearance 5faximum Projection Projection (corner lot) �� . &' or less . ' �" � � ii°° 9' .. . , ,,, - � or . _ � _ � . � , • lo� _ ' � � _ o� nn � .' .. . n� Qu " - . . . _ . . . � . �_. 1� � . . fyn . . v� nn j2� . �� w�: �� S ., .: .. � , „� — _ . i.i .j' ,�. 4.. _ . � �ta� - . � .. ^u . c � n•: r .. .. �. . . - , . . . � ' ' � �. Se�: 33,505� . � � � ' _ � , (2) Projecting signs less than eight feet (8' ? from the �ground shzll not project closer than three feet (3' ) to any area ' used for vehicular circuiation and six inches (6' ) to eny � area used for pedestrian circuiation. _ . . (3) The sign shall not project above the roof, parapet or first � . story. . � . (4) . The maximum sign area for doubie-faced signs snaii oe i�•+eive (12) square feet and twenty-four (24) square feet for spheres, cylinders, and multi-sided signs not including the top and . bottom of the sign when no copy is applied to those surfac�s. . G 2. Other Signs. See Section 33.950 f for the following signs: Windo�•i . (par. 1 ); canopy (par. 2); temporary construction �(par. 3) ; temporary proRational (par. 4) ; public and quasi-public (par. 5) ; sign boards ard buildir,gs (pa��. 7); • directional (par. 8); warning and instrucLional (par. 9) ; directory (par. Ilj ; real estate (par. 121; unclassified uses (par. 14); siqns on mansard roofs (par. i4) ; sign on p�tcheo roofs (par. 16); business (par. 1?); signs on a�chitectu�a� apaendages (par. 18). (d) . Signs on Screening !•,�aZls or Fences. Sigrs denoting e�ly the . . nanes of the occuparts, priticipal business, or name ef thc co�:mercial ; _ � complex may be aoplied to a wall or fence used as screening er parking areas in lieu of a freestanding or projecting sign. Naximur siyn -�re� �. �ha?] be �h:-e° {3) sGuare feet, er.ceFt a business or conplFx ;nr.arer, en a major or collec*or street shall be a� lcwed an area of �wenty-�ive i��i . square feet. ° 3, Other Regulations. All signs are subject to the reguiatio�,s ;,� S�ction 33.950 C and the standards of Sectio,; 33.^•50 E. i . d m.,��.�foi�r�n.ng Stimas, Sea S?rti nn 33.950 D. Dar. 'F. ' � 15 � � _ � . � . , , . . . ' • , ' . �;. , Sec. 33.507 C-6 Central Business Zone. , � E. Signs. See Section 33.950 6 and C r'or permit requirement and approval procedure. ' ' l . Types of Signs Allo�ed. Gusiness (rra1T and/or marq�e2 and either a ground or projecting sign) subject to the follo�aing: (a) t�all cmd/or Marquee. E'ach business shall be alloo-red a combined sign area ofi one �� SGUdt'f' foot per iineal f00i: Oi utiliuiiiG iiJi��uyc • facing a dedicated street or alley, hoo-rever, the .sign area may be increased to a maximum of three (3) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage provided the sign dees not exceed fifty percent (50u) ef the background • area on which the sign is applied as set forth in Section 33.°50 F, par. 4. � � . Each business shall also be allo�aed signs facing onsite�parking areas for .five (5) cars or more and v�al�arays ten feet {10') or nore in wid±h. Such signs may contain an area of one (1 ) square foot per lineai fcot of , building frontage facing said area, hoU�ever, the area may be increased to twe (2) square feet per 1?�eal foot of building frontage providec the sion does not exceed fifty percert (5G`6 of the background area on �ahich . the. sign is applied, as set forth in Section 33.950 F, oar. 4. !b) Groi,nd (1!on:onent!. EaCh '7ot or commercial ca�nolex shall be ailowed a iow profiie gruund sign subject to �he follo.ring: . - (', ; Sigr„ are restricted to those lots ha'ving a minimum frontes^ � . of one hundrzd `eet (100' ) on a dedicated street. ?n the case of corner io�s oniy une ii•oniag� si�aii ue coun�e�. . (2; �•;ax:�:.�;� height - Sx feet (6' ). • � � (3} i•i;.ximua sigr :.r�a - iwenty-five (25) square fcet. � . f!; Th° sign shal7 ma�ntain a five foot (5' ) set5ac;; fror ul' � streets an� �en feet ii0' i rrom a�l interior property lines. . � . � a . Sec. 3�,5�37 . � , 8. (5) The sign structure shall be designed to be a'rchitecturally compatible ti•iith the main building and constructed with the same or similar materials. (c) Pro,jecting. Each business shall be allotiti�ed a projectino sign , subject to the following: (1 ? The maximum projection froa the face of the buildirg sha?1 b� I • based on the clearance of the sign from tlie bottom of the sign to the ground as sho�•m in the following table: � 14aximum 45° Diaeonal Ground Clearance I^aximum Projection Projection ;corner lot) 8' or less � ' p�� p�� g� � � �� , &„ ' 10' 2' p" 2� a�� 11 ' . 2� 6�� 3, 0„ � 12' 3� p�� 3� $�� 13' 3� �� , �„ � i4' or more q� �� `r: V11 (2) Projecting signs less than eight feet (8' ) from the g:c�rd >� shall net project closer than 'three feet (3' ) to any area used ior • , - vehicular circulation and six ir.�hes (6°) to any area used for �edesiria� circulation. , _ ' (31 The sign shall not project above the roof, parapet or . . ' . � � � .°i i$i. $tOPV. � • . . - . (Y) T„e maximum sign area for double-faced sic.s sha7i be tV:e'.:: _ (12) square feet and twenty-four (24) square �eet for spheres, cyl;��::er�, • , an� multi-sid?d signs not includiny the top a�d bottom n� th2 >�ar� �;�er — no copy is appli�d to those surfaces. i �1 , . - . � Sec: 33,507 � . , ' . ' . � �� y. ' 2. Other Signs. See Section 33.950 F for the `ollowing signs : Windorr _ (par. 1 ); canopy (par. 2) ; temporary construttion (par. 3); temporary Fromot�enal (pai•. 4); public. and quasi-public (par. 5) ; sin,n boards and buildings (par. 71; directional (par. 8) ; warning and instructional (par. 9) ; service station price signs (par. 10); directory (par. 11 ) ; real estate (par. 12) ; unclassified uses ° (par. 14) ; signs on mansard roofs (par. 15); �ig;�s on �itch�s rcof (par. ib); business (par. 17) ; signs on architectural appendages (par. 18) ; and theater • marquee (par. 19). • (a) Signs on Screening k'alls or Fences. In lieu of a ground sign or projecting sign, a sign may. be applied to. a wall or fence used for screening of parkiny areas. The sign shall be subject to the folloo-ring: " (1 ) Th� sign may only denote the name of the principai business or the name of the ce.mr.ercial complex. (2) I�laximum sign area - Twenty-five (25) squarz r"eet. . 3. Other Regulations. All signs are subject to the regulations cf Section 33.950 D and the standards of Section 33.950 E. . 4. t,oncon}'orming Signs. See Section 33.550_ D, par. 4� - • - -. ; - _. : j � . . _ .' _ . . ; . _ . . . / . . ' � ' � � � ' _ - . . 10. . � , Sec. 33.508 C-N Yeighborhood Commercial Zone � D. ;ig,u: See Sec. 33.950 B and C for permit requirement and approval procedure. • i . Types of Sicros Alto�ed. Business (wall and/or marquee and freestanding �ign) subject to the following: (a). Walt cmd/or dfarquee. Each business shall be allowed a combined _ s?gn area of one (1 ) square foot ner li�eal foot of buildino frontaqe facing a dedicated street or alley, ho�aever, the sign may be increased to - a r.;�ximum of one and one-half (1�) square feet per lineal foot of building �runtage provided the sign does not exceed fifty percent (50`6) of the _ . background area on which the sign is applied as set forth in Section "s3.950 F, par. 4. � Fach business shall be allowed signs facing onsite parking areas for r:a� (5) cars or more and .vialkti•:ays ten feet {10' ) in r+idth. Such si;ns . .�ay contain a sign area of one-half' (1/2) square foot per lineal foot of huilding frontage. The maximum sign area shail not exceed to-+er,ty ('LO) square feet per business. - " �b) Freestcmding (PoleJ. A freestanding pole sigr shall be subject to `_he following: . � : (1 ) Each lot, comnercial complex, or building designed `or � _ �cr.upancy by more than one business shall be allowe� one freestar.ding _ :,.le sign. - �.. . �._ � � ;?j . S?nns are restricted to those lnts hav;re a ninimum frc�ta_e -_ cr one hunared feet (100' ) on a dedicated street. in �he case c� c�rn.er lots only one frontage shall be counted. : ("s) : hlaximum height - Twenty-fi�e feet (25` ). �� - (4) Idaximum sign aree - One hundred {100?_ sS�arr ieet. 15 � - . 151 Minimum ground clearance - Eight fee± (g' �. • :Sec, .�33.,508 ' . 11 . � , � , - � � {6'j The sign may -�ro��`�•�?axime!m nf fi�e teet (5! 1 inio the ' --- � - --- public right of way. � . (7) The sign shall maintain a ten foot (10' ) setbzck from all Interior property lines. . (8) Freestanding pole signs less than eight feet (8' ) .in height . are restricted to a maximum sign area of twelve (12) square feet and shall - maintain a minimum setback of five feet (�' ) from ali streets. (9) Only the name of the comnercial complex and four (4) tenant signs, or a total. of five (5) tenant signs, may be displayed on the sign. 4;here the pole sign is used to identify the name of the complex or the major tenant, the sign shall be designed to identify all proposed tenants up to the maximum number allowed herein. The minimum sign area allocated for each tenant shall be not less than ten (10) square feet. (c) Groemd CM.on:<mentl. A lc�v profile ground sign may be ��sed in lieu , of a freestanding pole sign. The sign shall be subject to the folloo-�ing: (1 ) i�iaximum iieight - Eight feet �fi' ) (2) Maximum sign area - Fifty (50j square feet. (3) The sign shall maintain a rt�inimun setback' of five feet (5' ) from all streets and ten feet (10' ) from all interior property lines. (4) The sign structure shall be designed �u be ar•thite�tura� ly compatible with the main buiiding and construr,ted with the same or similar materials. � 2. othe� Si,rns. See Section 33.950 � for th> foliowi�g signs: Win�ow (!?�.r. i ) ; ca^opy {par. 2) ; temporar� co^struction (par. 3) ; te^�pe:-e�y ,^�^m�tie^�? (p�-. h) ; public and quasi-public (par. 5) ; sign boards and Suildin,s !pzr. 7) ; directional {par. 8); warn;ng and instructional (par. 9) ; service siation price signs ;par. i01; / 11 \ . a / 1 \ . • '.[3.. / : A� .' (�il'0Cl.Oi�Y IPdP. i � / � 7'en� ES�di.2 �par. �2� � ui�C�diSiiicG� u52S �uni. i�� Siui�S u�� ansard roofs �par. i5); si9n on piicneri rooTS �par. io) ; ousiness (par. i7j; siyns Oii dl'Cili�@CtUi'di aaperdayes �adi. i�'j � dil� �ii2a�21' iTiBi'yUEE �au�. ��j . . Sec. 33.5Q8 , � • , '. '," . � � (a) Signs or! Screening WaZZ� or Fences. In lieu cf a freestanc+ing sign, a sign may be applied to a tiaall or fence used for screening of parking areas. The sign shall be .subject to the following: (1 ) The sign may only denote the name of the principal business or the name o` the commercial complex. (2) tdaximum sign area - Twenty-five (25) sGuare feet. � 3. Other Regulations. : A11 signs are subject to L-he regulations of Section 33.950 D and the standards of Section 33.950 E. 4. Nonconform.�ng Signs. See Section 33.950 D, par. 4•-.- _- . _ . Sec: 33.509 C-C Central Commercial Zone • �. Signs: See Section 33.950 B and C .for permit requirement and approvai �rocedure. 1 . Types o}' Si�s Allor�ed. Business (wall and%or marquee and � iCQeSL��(�rj' sign) subject to the follos�;ing: - (a) h'all ard/or 1;arquee. Each business shall be allowed a combine� , sign area of o�e (1 ) square foot per lineal foot ofi building frontage racing : . . � a oedicated street or alley, however, the sign area may oe increased to a - maximum of three (3) square feet per lineai roei of bui7ding froniage . � - arovided the sign does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the backgreund area � _ on t•Mich the sign is applied, as set forth :�. �;;cticn �3.950 :, pai-. 4. Each business sha11 also be allow�d siGr.� tar.;ng or.s�te parking arzas . ' for five (5) _cars or more and walko-�ays ten f�ei �iu` j or more ;n width. Such signs may contain an area of one (1 ) sG;.�are fo�t per lineal `oe� �f � �� h!1?�dlpa �I'Of1CdOP. facinn Sal(1 dPP,.a� hpwgv?r'; `�? :.raa r��i h2 :nfraaco�� _� �. , . ' � ." . ' . � :::� �� S^yL'd:'8 f°°` Y�i� �:^Cc'.� rC7� Of �U7�C�': " 7. ..��`' - r:'OV'�'� ��'° $;G,^, . .. � � ;iy „uyC . does not exceed fifty percent (,50�1 of thn h�r��n��t� araa p„ whir_h 'he . � $i(7❑ i5 acplied � d5 >e�`. iC.l'i.�l ii� J:Ci.if�il .i.i.i::)i1 ;-, ��i�. . . ii8 i11aX�filtli�i � •Sec. � 33.504 ' . , , 1 �. � sign �area shall not exceed one hundred (100) souare feei. � (b) Freestcmding (Polel. Each lot shall be allowed one freestanding sign subject to the following: (1 ) Signs �are restricted to those lots having a minimum frontage of one hundred feet (100' ) on a dedicated street. In the case o' corner lots or through_ lots only one-frontage shall be counted. (2) The sign may contain one (1 ) square foot of area for each lineal fcot of street frontage but shall ;,ct exceed one "�ndred fift� ;',50) ;quar� feet. In the case of corner lots or through lots, only the frcntage the sign is oriented to shall be counted to�"vard the alloviable sign area. (3) Maximum height - Thirty-five feet (35' ). � (4) Minimum ground clearance - Eight feet (8' ). (5) The sign may project a maximum of five feet (5' ) into the public right of way. (6) The sign shall maintain a ten foot (10' ) setback f��om a�l interior property lines. - (7) Corner parcels containing five (5) acres or more shall be allowed one (1 ) freestanding sign on each street frontage on a ma,;or or col- lector street and shall be spaced at intervals of not less than Yive hundred i feet (500' ) apart. Such signs shail not face the side of any adjoining iot � in an R district. . (8) Only the name of the comnercial comolex and r'our (4) tenant signs, , or a total of five (5) tenant signs, may be d;sp?�ye� on the sign. �JSe;e th� pcle s:gn is ;.,; tc ��;c,, th� :;a^c .,,- :i:c _., 'c.. , ' � ec+ i . ,, -T;, , or tF� ^:a;,c. te^a^t, the sign shall be designed to ideniiry ail proposed terants up to the maximum number atlowed herein. The minimum sign area aliocated for each tenant sha71 � be not less than ten (10) square faet. �� (9) Freesta�ding pole signs less than e�yh� fee� (8' ) ;n heinht are . 1'QSt�icted �0 a raximun 510I1 d1'Ed Or `i°iC�il (�`�1 cr,�di'2 i'c2� dTid Sfi3�� maintain a minimum setback of fi•:e ,'eet {5' ) from a11 s:r°ets, � 'Sec: ' 33.509 • . � . . ' � . , � � I4. . . , - �C) Grotatd (blonzonent:. A iGiJ protile n1'Olil(i Si,s.j❑ mav hn �corl in lio�i . - -- - - --- __ __of a freestanding pole. sign. The sign shall be subject to the following: . (1 ) Maximum height - Eight feet (8' ). (2) Maximum sign area - Fifty (50) square feet. (3) The sign shall maintain � minimum setback of five feet (5' ) from all streets and ten feet (10' ) from all_ interior property lines. (4) The sign structure shall b� designed to be architectura; �y compatible with the main building and consiructed with the same or • � similar materials. ' 2. Other Signs. See Section 33.950 � for the follo�ving signs: h'indo�a (par. 1 ); canopy (par. 2)�temporary construction (par. 3); temporary promotional (par. 4); public and quasi-public (par. 5) ; sign boards and build4ngs (par. 7) ; directional (par. 8); warning and instructional (par. 9) ; service station price �signs (par. 10); directory (par. 11 ); real estate (par. 12); u�classi`ied uses (par. 14) ; signs on mansard roofs (par. 15) ; signs on pitched roof {par. i6); business (par. 17); signs on. architectural appendages (par. 1S) ; and theater - � marquee (par. 19). _ - . (a) Signs on Screening WaZZs or rences. In lieu of a fr2estanding � sign, a sign may be applied to a �vall or fence used for screening ef parking areas. The sign shall be subject to the following: - - - (1 ) . The sign may only denote the name of the principal business or the name of the ccam:ercial complex. .�: - _ � (2) Mzr,imum sign area - T�:en��-f;vc !25) sGuao�e feet, . - . .3. - �;te< RCy�L�(:.`,".G.'2�. {�)� Si9TiS dYE' SUFijL'Ci, t`.G i.�"IL° ;'E,C�;i�d:`,i0tli Ji �0��'i0^ . _ 33.°50 D a�d the standards of Section 33.950 E.. . . - 4. ;�onecr.formin.g Signs. See Section 33.950 D, pa�. 4. . :. _ �_. �`..'_:-' -_ � / • __ . ' _ ' � i 1 � � . . . .. _ . ' � 1 J. . Sec. 33.510 C=V Visitor Correnercial Zone � D. Signs. See Section 33. 950 E3 and C for permit retiuirement and approva] , Frocedure. . 1 . �jpes o}' Signs �ltlor�ed. 6usiness (�vall and/or marquee and a freestanding sign) subject to the following: • (a j ivaZl and/or hlarqu�e. Each busi ness sha i 1 be a I loti•�ed a combi ned sign area of one (1 ) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage facing � a dedicated street or alley, ho�aever, the sign area may be incr?ased tn a ' maximum of three (3) square feet per lineal foot of building frontaye provided the sign does not exceed fifty percent (50ry) of the 5ackg;oui;d area. on rrhich the sign is applied,__as set forth in Section 33.950 F, par. 4. Each business shall` also 6e alloti•red signs facing onsite parkiny areas � for. five (5) cars or more and �•;alk�•rays `ten feet (10' ) or ::�ore in width. Sucn signs may contain an area of o.ne (? ) sqi�are foot pr.r linral fcet cF ouilding frontage facing said area, hoo-rev2r, tl�e area ��ay J0 ilCl'ZdSZu tu tti•ro (2)_ square feet per lineal foot of. building frontage provided �fie sign does not exceed fifty percent (50N) of the baci;ground area on whiciz the ^' sign is applied, as set forth in Section 33.950 F, par. ;. ?he maximum sign area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square ;eet. � • (b) F•reestandir.g (Pote). Each tot shall be allnwed one freestandi�9 ' _ si9n subject to the following: � � . . . _ " - �� S1(J!1G dCC' restricted to thcs� lnt� havllln � minirCT f�-�.�+aJO - . � of one • hundred f�et (100' ) on a dedicated street. ?n th� �aee of __ corner lots or through lots cnly one frenrage sha�l be ccunted. ` . . � . � , . � . t�. . J�(.• .3��J�iU � • . - - -- ----'-- - - - -. (2) The sign may contain one (1 ) square foot of area for each lineal foot of street frontage but shall rot exceed one hundred fift; (150) square faet. In th'e case of corner lots or through lots, only the frontage the sign is oriented to shall be counted toward the altowable sign area. _ (3) Maximum height - Thirty-fi!�e fee� (35"•. (4) Minimum ground clearance - Eight feet (8' ). (5) The sign may project a maximum of five feet (5' ) into the public right of way. � (6) The sign shall maintain a ten foot (10' ) setback from ali inte 'rior property lines. (7) Corner parcels containing five (5) acres or more shall b� allowed one (1 ) freestanding sign on each street frontage or a majcr or collector street and shall be spaced ai interva]s of not iess than five hundred feet (500' ) apart. Such signs shall not `ace the side of any adjoinir�g lot in an R district. . (8) Only the name of the correnercial complex and four (4) tenant signs, or a total of five (5) tenant signs, may be displayed on the sign. 4lhere the pole sign is used .to identify the name o` the complex or the major tenant, the sign shall be designed to identify all proposed tenants up to the maximum number allowed herein. ?he m?nimur.! area allocated `'`�. . for each tenant shall be not less than *.en t.iC) square feet. (9) Freestanding pole signs less ±�e.^. ^�;h� feet (3' ) ir ;;e;;ht are restricted to a maximum sign area o° r�`te:n (15) square feet and shall maintain a minimum setback of five �eet ��' } fro^� all streets. S � � � Sec. ' 33.510, , . • i 7. � (C) Crc;�nd (:�1o,:w,,cr.L>. ,� lo:•! prC{llc yr0urd s;gr r;a� bC uSCd ;� ?iC� °- - --- -- - of a freestanding pole si9n. The sign shall be subject to the follo�•;ing: (1 ) hiaxirwm hcight - Eignt feet (8' ). � (2) Itaximum sign area - Fifty (50) square feet. _ (3) The sign shall maintain a minimum setback of five feet (5' ) from all streets and ten feet (10' ) from all interior property lines. (4) The sign structure shall be designed to be architecturally • ' compatible �•rith the main build�ng and constructed with the same or • similar materials. � 2. Other Signs. See Section 33.950 � for tlie follo�•ring signs: 4lindot•r (par. .1 ); canopy (par. 2� �temporary construction (par. 3); temporary promotional (par. 4); public and quasi-public (par. 5) ; sign boards and buildings (par. 7) ; directional (par. 8); �•rarning and instructional (par. 9) ; service station price signs (par. 10); directory (par. 11 ); ma? ^state. (par. 12) ; �nclassifie�' cs�s . (par. 14); signs on mansard roofs (par. 15) ; signs on pitchec; rooi (par. 16); business (par. 17); signs on architectural appenda9es (par. lII) ; and theater marquee (par. 19). � (a) Signs on Screeni�:g F.�a7.ls or Fences. In lieu of a freestanding � - si9n, a sign may be applied to a �aall or fence used for screening of parking areas. The sign shall be subject to the `ollc;;ing: � ;? ) The sign may only denote thc name of the priocipal business - or ihe name of Lhe commerciai complex. �.., � _ , - . - �c/ i�rc�ki0lWu Sign 41CU - IWt�IIIY-1�YA ��j SC{uul'2 fG2i.. � �� . 3. Otl,er A.egulatiors. Al l signs a;e subject to the reoulations o° Section: . 33.950 D ard tFe standards of Sec�icn 33.950 E. _ - 4. A'onec.�;'or^na:g S�,ns. See Section 33.95Q D, par. �., - �: ' : , . . _ . :8: Sec. 33.511 C-T Thorough`are Com�nercial Zone - -- ------------ D. Signs. See Section 33.950 [3 and C for permit requirement and approval procedure. ' 1 . Types o}' Sigr.s ,9ZZor�ed. Susiness (wall and/or marquee and either a � freestanding or projecting sign) subject to the following: . (a) wall and/or nlcu�quee. Each businessl shall be allowed a combined - sign area of one (1 ) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage �acing a dedicated street or alley, however, the sign area may be increased to a maximum of three (3) souare feet per lineal foot of building frontage pro- y. yided the sign does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the background area _ on wh�ch the sign is applied as set forth in Section 33.950 F, par. 4. Each business shall also be allo�•red signs facing onsite parking areas for. r'ive (5) cars or more and walkways. ten fcet (10' ) or more in �iidih. _ Such signs may 'contain an area of_one (1 ) square foot per lineal foot of buiiding frcntage facing said area, hcwe•rer, the area rray be irc;�eased ta t�•ro (2) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage provided t�e sig:i does not exceed fifty percent {50%) of the background area on 4rh�c� th?_ s;g� is applied as set forth in Section 33.950 F, par. 4. The maxirrum sian , area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. � (bi Freestanding (Pole). Each lot shall be al7owed one freestandiny siGn subject to the fcllo:aing: . . , �,� 1 Sinns are restricted to tnose lots haviny a minir.�um i'�ontage . rtr ;;;r� rP�t (50' ) on a dedicated street. In the case or' cnroer :ot<_ .m iy or.e f'rontage shall be counted. .. � ;2) The .sign may contain ene (1 ) square foo* of a�c� `cr c:ch iir.�ai foot of street frontage but shail no� exceed one nur.�rec fi`ty i , � (�:,0� sGuare feet.. In the case of corr�er lots or threugh� iozs. oniy . �he �r�ntage the sign is oriented to shall be counted toward ;.ie Sec.�. .33,511• . 19. • 'allowabie sivn area. � (3) Maximum height - Thirty-five feet (35' ). . _____�.__. �_____________ (4) Minimum ground clearance - Eight feet (8' ) . . (5) The sign may project a maximum of five feet (5' ) into th� public right of oray. ` (6) The sign shall maintain a ten foot (10' ) setback from ail � interior property lines. I (7) Corner parcels containing five (5) :acres or more shall be allowed one (1 ) freestanding sign on each street frontage on a ma�or or collector street and shall be spaced at_ 9ntervals of not less than five hundred feet (500' ) apart. Such signs shall not face the side • of any adjoint lot in the R district. (8) Only the name of the cortmercial complex and four (4) tenant signs, or a total of five (5) tenant signs, may be displayed on the sign. 4there the pole sign is uted to identify. the name of the complex c; the majcr te�a�t, the sign shali be designec; to ide.^,tify all prepose� tenants up to the maximum number aiiowed fierein. The minimum sign area allocated for each tenant shall be not less than ten {10) square feet. (9) Freestandir�g pole signs less than eight feet (8' ) in height , are restricted to a maximum sign area of fifteen (15) square feet and shall maintain a ninimum setback of five feet (5' ) from ali streets. (c) Crouncl lMor:vment). A lcw profile ground sign may be �sed ir ', ieu �� af a freestanding pole sign. The sign shall be subject to the f^?�e,.,i�^. _ �? ! "?ax.im��m height - Eight feet (8' ). (2) Maximum sign area - Fifty (50) square reet. (3) The siyn shall maintain a minimum setback of f;v_ fee*_ (5' j . , _ �ivm u�7 o�i20�5 uTi� �2ii rQct �i�i� j �POiTi ail ��tericr Nl'ONci�'y' i '�ucS. �. / (4j The sign struci:ure shail be designed te oe arcniiecturaiiy ' � ' � compatib3e r th � �e ��a�n ,�':^ a 5}_ }�-+ ••� ��_ _ � :' 1 }' bUi �u�iiC� uiiv CC(i �� liC�cu IY1611 �uc �diTic' �� s�miler ;�aterivis. � Sec. 33.511 . � .' . 20; (d) Projecting. A projecting S1JR may be used in place of freestanding _ _ _ (pole or ground) sign subject to the follo�aing: _ (1 ) The maximuin projection from the face of the building shall be based on the clearance of the sign from the bottom of the sign to the ground as shown in the follo�ving table: Maximum Diagonal (45°) - uround Clearance Maximum Projection Projection (corn��r lot) • i , 8'_ or less 7 � p�, ' � , p„ 9' � � 6�� ' � . 2 � $�� . �0' 2� p�� . p� 4�� 7� � p� �� 3� �� _ i2' 3� p�� 3� $�r 13' � g� 6�� 4, 4„ � 73� _ 4� 0�� . 5� p�� ' � ib, q� 6�� 8�� . 16' .�r more 5' 0" E, q�� !2) Projecting signs less than eight feet (8' ) from the g�ound shall not project closer than three feet (3'.) to any area used for vehicular circulation and six inches (6") to any area used for � oedestrian circulation. � - (3) The sign shall not project above the roof, parapet, or � first story. ` '�1 The maximum sinr, area shal? 6e sixt�• (60? sn��are feet Fnr � _ � spneres, cyiinders and muiti-sided signs, noi including the too and bottom of the sign �ahere no copy is applied to those surfaces. � - (e) r7eoftop. Each lot shaii be allowed a rooftop sign in lieu of . � *reestanding or projecting sign in accordance with tha following: j � . !? } Such sians are restricted to 'thcse businesses ha�•iny a min�r�um stre�t frontage of one hundred feet (]00' ) on a ?e�'ica±ed � " Sec,.� .33,511 � � '2'• • � � street and a minimum building 'frontage c` ,`�`ty. feet (5C' ). ;r, �he � --- ---- - - - -case of corner lots only one frontage shall be counted. (2) The height of the rooftop sign above the building on which it is located shall not exceed the height of the building measured from the � ground level to the top of a parapet wall , a ridge lire or .the highest � point of the roof. But in no case shall the height exceed thirty-five feet (35' ) above the ground level . (3) The maximum area of the sign shall not exceed fifty (50): square feet for buildings having fifty feet (50' ) of frontage. Euild- ings with frontages of more than fifty feet (50' ) may increase the area of tfie sign two (2) square feet per lineal foot over fifty feet (50' ) but shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet. Building Frontage Sign Area (Sq. Ft. ) 50' 50 55' (p • . 60' 70 65� 80 - 70' 90 75' 100 80' 110 85' ]20 . 9�' 130 _ 45' leC 100' and cver• i50 (4) The sign shall be placed perpendicular to the street it is oriented to and shall maintain a minimu� setback of ten feet (10' ) £rom the sides of the building. � (5) The sign shall rct be perr.i!tted te project beyond the building face. . . , . . 22. Sec. 33.511 , 2. pther Signs. See Section 33.950 � for the follo�aing signs: Windoo-� • (par. 1 ); canopy (par. 2); temporary construction (par. 3) ; temporzry pror;otional (par. 4); public and quasi-public (par. 5) ; drive-in theater marquee (par. 6) ; sign boards and buildings (par. 7) ; directional (par. E); warning and instructional (par. 9) ; service station price signs (par. 10); directory (par. 11); real estate (Par• 12) ; unclassified uses (par. 14); siyns on mansard roofs (par. 15); sign . on pitched roofs (par. 16) ; business (par. 17); signs on architectural appendages (par. 18); and theater marquee (pai•. 19) . (a) . Signs on Screening 4,�alls or Fences. In lieu of a freestandiny� sign, a sign may be applied to a wall or fence used for screening of parking area. The sign shall be subject to the follo�•�ing: (1 ) The sign may only denote the name of the principal business or ;,Fe name of the commercial .complex. � {2) t•taximum sign area- - Twenty-five (25) square feet. . 3. Other ReJCUlations. All signs are subject to the regulations of Section 33.950 D and thz standards o` Section 3?.950 E. ; . " . . - 4. Idoneonforming Signs. See Sect�on 33:950 D, par. . 4.= _- - = __ :__ -_ . , i , : . � .. `` _ � _ . / . _ - ' . . , . . , . . . . ' . . 23. Sec. 33.512 I-R Industrial P.esearch Zone . " � F. Signs. See Section 33.950 6 and C for permit requirement and approval procedure. • 1 . Types of Signs Allomed. Business (t•iall and/or marquee and a free- . standing sign) subject to the follo�aing: � - " _ (a) YI�ZZ and/or h;�quee. Each bus�ness shal� be allowed a combined � sign area of one (1 ) square foot for each foot of lineal building facing a dedicated street or alley; to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet. � • Each business shall also be allo�•�ed signs facing on-site parking areas for five (5) cars or more and �aalk�•rays ten feet (10' ) o; more in aiidth. They shall be alloa�ed a sign area of_ one (1 ). square foot per lineal foot of building frontage facing said area to a maximum of fifty (50) square feet. ' . . (b) Freestcnding (Pole). Each lot shal.l be zllowed one (1 ) free- standing pole sign subject to the follcwing: : . (1 ) Signs are restricted to those lots having a minimum �rontage of seventy-five feet (75' ) on a dedicated street. In = ihe case of corner lots, oniy one frontage shail be counted. - . . i2j t�iaximum sign area - seventy-five (75) square feet. : (3) Maximum height - twenty feet (20' ). ! `=.. . ;�) . Mini;�um growid clearance - eight feet (8' ). t5) . The sign shall �ot he permitted to nroject into the _ oublic right of way. _ {6) The sign shall maintain a ten foot (10' ) setback from ?�1 i�,r.e;•�or i,roperty linec. � � . . . . . D. , . Sec. 33.512 ' � • 24. � . , � ,l71 r,.PP��anain� ,70�� 5?er,s �PSS �hd!1 eight feet �,(R'..) i❑ �t°7 jht - are restricted to a maximum sign area of twelve (12) square feet and shall ma'rntain a five foot (5' ) setback from all streets. (8) Onl,y the name of the complex and four (4) tenant signs, or a total of five (5) tenant signs, may be displayed on the sign. Where the pole sign is used to identify the name of the complex or the major tenant, the sign shall be designed to identify all proposed tenants up � to the maximum number aliowed herein. Th'e minimum sign area allocated for each tenant shall be not less than ten (10) square feet. (C� Groitnd (MortonentJ. A lo�a profile ground sign may be used .in lieu of a freestanding pole sign. The sign shall be subject to the following: � (1 ) Maximum height - eight feet (8' ).• (2) Maximum sign area - fifty (50) square feet. (3) The sigr shall maintain a minimur setback of five feet (5' ) from all streets and ten feet (10' ) from all interior property lines. (4) The sign structure shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with the main building and constructed with the same or similar materials. . 2. Other Signs. See Section 33.950 F for windo�a (par. 1 ) , canopy (par. 2) , temno�ary construction (par. 3), pu4lic and quasi-public (par. 5) , direc:ioral (par. II) , warning and instructional (par. 9) , directory (par. llj , rea7 estate ;par. 12) , unclassified used (par. 14) , signs on mansard roofs (par. 15) , signs on • -.pitched roofs (par. 16) , business (par. 17) and signs on architectural appenda�es � �Nfl1�. i3j. (a) Signs on Screening waZZs or Fences. In lieu of a freestanding sign, a sign may be applied to a wall or fence used for screening of park- • � ing areas. The sign shall be subject to :he following: (1 ) The sign may only denote the name of the erincipal business / � or the name of the commercial complex. (2) i•taximum sign area - twenty-five (25) square feet. ' , ;Sec. ' 33.5,12 � : ' , [j. � . 3. Other Regulations. All signs are subject to �the regulation•s of Section 33.950 D and the standards of Section 33.450 E. 4, Non-Conforming Signs. See Section 33,950 D, par. 4 ,- _ . Sec. 33.513 I-L Limited Industrial Zone _ F. Signs, See Section 33.95C B and C for permit requirement and approva� procedure. � . - . _ 1 . Types o}' Signs Allo�.�ed. Business (�•rall and/or marquee and a free- standing sign) subject to the following: ' � (a) WaZZ and/or Marquee. Each business shall be allowed a combined sign area of one (1 ) square foot per lineal foot of buildir.g fro�tage � , facing a dedicated street or alley, however, the sign area nay be increased to a maximum o` three (3) square feet per lineal foot of building frontage provided that the' sign does not exceed fifty percent - . � (5G%) of the background area on Vrhich the sign is applied as set forth . in Section 33.950 F, par. 4. - Each business shall also be allowed .signs facing on-site parking areas for fi��e (5) cars or more and eialkk�ays ten feet (10') or more in , . t•+idth. . Such signs shall be allowed an zrea of one fl ) square foot per -- lineal foot of building frontage facing said arec, however, the area nay be increased to two (2; square feet aer lineal foot of building _ `ronta;e provided that the sign does ro2 exc2c;; iif�y percent (50"nj of _ _� the oac'r,ground 4rea on tvh�ich iiie sign is appiieci as set forth in Sec- �tion 33.950 F, par. 4. The maximum sign area sha]7 not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. ' �bj FreestG;:dir:g (Pote.l: Each 5ot sha7? be allowed cne {1 } � _ , `reestanding sign subjec� to �he foiio:�ring: � . . Sec. • 33.513. . , . �26. . . (1 ) ,Signs are restricted to those lots having a minimum frohtage cf one hund��d ��ei (1v0' ) on a dedicat�-� street. Ir, the ca;e of. corner •lois oniv one __._ _ _ ____ _.frontage shall be counted. (2) The sign may contain one (1 ) square foot of area for eacn lireal foot of street frontage but shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet. In the case of corner lots or through lots, only the frontage�_the sign is oriented to shall be counted toward the allowable sign area. (3) tdaximum height - Thirty-five feet (35' ) . (4) Minimum ground clearance - Eight feet (8' ) . -- (5) The sign shall not be permitted to project into the public right of way. (6) The sign shall maintain a twenty foot (20' ) setback from all interior property lines. (7) Freestanding pole signs less than eight feet (8' ) in height are re- stricted to a maximum sign area of te;elve (12) square feet and shall maintain a minimum setback of five feet (5' ) from all streets. (8) Only the nare of the complex and four {4) tenant signs, or a total of five (5) tenant signs may be displayed on the sign. 4lhere the pole s�gn is used to identify the name of �he complex or the major tenant, the sign sl�all be designed to identify all proposed tenants up to the maximum number allowed herein. The minimum sign area allocated for each tenant shall be not less than ten (10) square feet. - (c) Ground (Morwnent). A lot•� p;ofile ground sign may te used �n lieu of a freestanding pole sign. The sign shall be subject to the following: �_ (1 ) Maximum height - Eight feet (8' ) . (2) Maximum sign area - Fifty (50) square feet. (3) The sign shail maintain a minimum setback of five feet (5' ) fr•om all streets and ten feet (10' ) from all interior property lines. (4) The siyn structure shall be designed to be arciiitecturally compatible with the main building and constructed w�th the same or s;milar materisls. � Where the pole sign is used io identify the nar�e of the complex or the major � tenant, the sign shall be designed to identify all proposed tenants up to the maximum number aliowed herein. The minimum sign area allocated for each tenant shall be not iess than ten (i0) square feef. � Sec. 33.513 � . ' � � ' 27. ' 2. other Signs.. See Section 33. 950 F for window (par. 1_); canopy (par._2) ; __ temporary construction (par. 3) ; public and quasi-public (par. 5); drive-in theater marquee (par. 6) ; directional (par. 8) ; warning and instructional (par. 9) ; service station price signs (par. 10) ; directory (par. 11 ); real estate (par. 12) ; unclassified uses (par. 14) ; signs on mansard roofs (par. 15); signs on pitched roofs (oar. 16) ; business (par. 17); and signs on architectural appendages !par. 18). (a) Signs on Sereening Flalls or Fences. l In lieu of d freestanding sign, ` -a sign may be applied to a aiall or fence used for screening of parking areas. The sign shall be subject to the following: . (7 ) The sign may only denote the name of tfie principal business or the name of the cortunercial complex. � (2) Maximum sign area - Twenty-five (25) square feet. 3. Other Requlations. All signs are subject to the regulations of Section 33.950 D and the standards of Section 33.950 E. � 4. Nonconforming Signs. See SeCtion 33.950 D, par. 4• _ _ Sec. 33.514 I General Industrial Zone � E. Si�r,s. See Section 33.950 B and C for permit requireme^* ar,d ap�ro;��l procedure. . _ 1 . T�pes o� Szyns Allm,�ed. Business (wall and/or marquee and a freestanding . -_,;ign) subject to the following: (a�i,tzZi and/or tdarquee. Each business shail ne aiiowed a combined sign ar=a o,` o�e (1 ) square foot per lineal foot of building rrontage facirg a dedicated street or alley, however, the sign area may be increased tu z maximum of three (3) square feet per lin;.�al foot of 5uilding frontuue provided the sian does not exceed fifty percent (50�� Of T,f1P_ hOCKnrn��j f. - � - . � � . . � � ar2a cn uhich the sign is applied as set forth in Section 33.y50 F, pa;, n. ' . ' , � • `L8. . ' � �ec. 33.514 . � Each business shall also be allo��e-:: ::igns fac�;:g onsite parking - -- - -- areas for five (5) cars or ,„cr-e and 4id� k416ys ter� ;';;e� (�0' ) or more •in e:idth. Such sians shall be allo�aed an area of one (� ) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage facing said area, however, the area � may be increased to t�ao (2} square feet per lineal �'_��;; of buildino frontage provided the sign does not exceed fi,fty p�:;ce,ic (504j of cne background area on �•rhich ±he "sign is applied as �et `orth i� Sect-icn 33.950 F, par. 4. The maximum sign area shall not °:iCC.^.d one hundre� . (lU0) square feet. ` - .(b) Freestandi��g (Polel. Each lot snall b2 ?; ?nwed o:�e �'; ! f�ee- :tanding sign subject to the foli�r::ng: � ' (1 ) Signs are restricted to those ;��;:s having a ��i;�mum frontage o` one hundred .feet (100' ) on a dedicated sireet. in the case of corner lots only one frontage shall be counted. (2) The sign may ccntain one (1 ) sGuare foot of area fer ea,:h ? ineal foot of street frontage but shall not exceed one fiundrec fifty (150) square feet. In the case of corne: lots or through lots, er.ly the frontage the sign is oriented i:o sh�� : be counted toward th? � al7ovrable sign area. - (3) Maximum heigh*_ - Tt�rt,-five feet (35' ). f, . (4) Minimum ground ciearance - Eight feei i�� :. + ;� � � - �..� T�ie ..:CS Silul� fiOt D2 ;er��i.�E,: i:�1 al'G.i�Ci: �:�::', �t��: -::�;��i ll: . . _ ��"iylY� Oi' Wdy. . � . . . . � _ � � _ . . `E� Th2 51G❑ S~di � iila7��201f1 a. twenty foot. (?^� ; se�h�c:k �`ru,n -1 i " �. . - :nter;or,property lines. . ��j rreestanding pole signs less thar eight `�c� ;8' % ;�, he;,::t f_ are re;trtcted *_o ;: ��ximum sign area of twelve (12; sc;u:_ :. �c�� 4 � . ..., shaii ^�aintai;i a mi�imum setback of five feet (5 ' ; :`rom al? st�•�et:s. . Sec. 33.514 ' .' � � pg. "lB) Only the name of the complex and four (4) tenant signs, or a . total of five (5) terant signs, may be displayed on the sign. Where�- the pole s_ign. is used to identify the name of the complex or the major tenant, the sign shall be designed to identify all proposed tenants up to the maximum number allowed hereih. The minimum sign area allocated for each tenant shall be not less than ten (10) squar.a feet. (c) G:bao�.d (.Moritm�entJ. A low profile gr.ound sign may be used in 7ieu of a freestanding pole sign. ihe sign shall be subject to the foilo�aing: (1 ) Maximum height - Eight feet (8' ). {2) hiaximum sign area - Fifty �(50) square feet. _ (3) The sign shall maintain a minimum setback of fi��e feet ;5' ) `rom all s�reets and ten feet (10' ) from all interior property lines. � (4) The sign structure shall be designed to be architecturally . compatible �vith the main building and constructed with the same or similar materials. 2. Other Signs. See Section 33.950 � for window (par. 1 ) ; canopy (par. 2) ; temporar,v construction (par. 3) ; public and quasi-public (par. 5) ; directional (par. 8) ; warning. ar.d instructional (par. 9) ; service station price signs (pa��. 10) ; directory (par.. 11 ) ; real estate (par. 12); unclassified uses (par. 14) ; signs on mansard roofs (par. 15) ; signs on pitched roofs (par. 16) ; business (par. 17) ; signs or architectural appendages (par. 18). 3. Other Regu?a�ons. All signs are subject to the regulations of Section 33.95GD and ihe standards of Section 33.950 E. 4• .Noncorfo�rir.g Signs. See Sectio� 33.950 D, par 4. - / � � . , .' , 30. Sec. 33.950 Special Provisions Applying to Si ns. A. P�crpose. It is the pirrpose o` t�is section te consolidate al.l ge�era? provisions relating to the installation, regulation and amortization of signs throughout the City of Chula 1�ista. _ B. Installation o}' Signs. No person exc�pt a public officer or employee � . in performance of a public duty shall paste, post, paint, print, nail , tack, erect, place or otherwise fasten any sign, pennant or notice o` any kind, or cause the same to be done, facing or visible from a public street in the City of Chula Vista except as provided herein and elsewhere in this chapter. To insure compliance 4iitli this subsection a Sign Permit shall be required for any sign except as previded hereinafter: �•;indo;v signs, real estate signs, sub- division signs, and residential signs, a; defined herein. C. Approval Procedura. All signs requiring a Sign Permit shall be submitted i'or app�,oval by ihe Zonir:g Administrator, prior to insialiation. Tfie applica- t'ion shall indicate the size; iocation, design, color, lighting and materials of a� l signs to be erected. The apolication shall also contain su`fir.ient 7f1i01'f�d�1Gl1 Oii the archi�ecture, colors and �;�aterials Gi the buil�ing 0❑ th0 � site, as is r,ecessary to determine compatibility of the sign to the building. in additio� the applicant shall submit a' color rendering andJor paint sample boards or chips and;o�: actual materials to be used cn the sign. ' ine Zoning Administrator shail deter,^.iine wnether app�oval shall be grznted for any sign base� cr. 9*_s conformance wit!-� the regulatiors and desion standards ..`i t�....�.� �.'_"' T'- - �__" "' 'r �i__ -r_..t r.�_'_' a �' ' " t '� _ o . .�i ..�, ��..� c „�. �iic ..c..�o ,..�, .�� ic �..�i��y n�,u��i�Si:�u�.G� �T,:.}` ..� p�.�.cdic� �J the Planning Cor,:�ission in accordance �•;i�h the provisions of S2ctien 33.1302 D. . In the absence o` such appeai , the determinztio� by the Zoning Administrator � . . ' shall be final. � �. Siy,. Rc.;u%ations. S:grs arc pennitted s�bject tc the foilotiai^g reguiations: - i. I.�y.^ZlQ�7.C?2. . 4E! S1�f1S shail �? installed -in a �ro��ssional ��d � � � �in�•4;ma.�liln manno.-. . � ' � � � . � . � , 31 . � Sec. 33,'950 � � � ' ' , ' � 2. Maintenance. All sigrs sha`i'€ be :^�aintained ?� n,oed a�•s car�e• �r�•�ctural - --- -- condition; shall be painted on all exterior parts unle�s c^:ted or rade of rust �nhibitive m:terial ; and shall be maintained in good conditio� ar,d appea°ance, neatly ;,ainted or posted, at all times. 3. Obsotete Signs. All signs relating to a prea�lc� r:n ion�:,�r available for purchase by the public and all signs relating to a busine�s �ah?::i� has cl�sed or moved ataay shall be removed, together vrith any suppor;.ing str;�ctures arc bracing not considered an integral part of the building. Pa�r.*ed w.all signs shall be painted over with a color that closely resembles cr �stches the r.olcr of. the wall . If the owner of, or persons responsible for, the sign, or the , tenant closing the business, fails to re,no��e or paint over the sign, the owner of tt�e premises shall be responsible and ±he work shall� be done �,tiit`?n nin�ty ' (?L) days following the date of obsolescence. (a) Chos�ge b� City. The City of Chula Hista r�y c�a�ge the ccst cf _ moving, removing, correcting, storing, or doing work or. a sign .or sign structure against ary of �he fo1lr..ti•;ing, each of whc��, s�nl� be joirtly and severally liable for s��;i c;;arge: --�._ . , � _ The permitte�. • . The oam er of .the sign. The o�mer of the premises on ti�h?ch the �i�� ; � t�c,ted. � .The occupant nf i:he premises on ti:�hich -` - . � �r.cated, '_ �. � � � �b� Storage Oj nemoved Signs. A i'@i110VE(:� oi917 :.�ia; � .� jiCiu iilii, �0;i� than thirty ;30) days by *.he City durins ti•:h�c'� �::;c ' . _ ..-.. -- :ecove:-ed . _ � . ' � �,y e�iZ Oh'rer upon payment io the i,ii.y ipY' CO'�LS ::1- ;';oiiiGl';: � d�iu :,'�U�uy2 �lC . -_ upon payme�t of fine. :.° not recovered t:�i�hir ,.,,c_ ��::-ty !3Qi . _- ��;-icd, i,f10 Slyn �Ild SUpP01'i1f19 Si.YUCtUY2� S�lu�'•. br u2Ci8ic:, LLuoi:lllrilEl� i,�i�'. �iL�E thereto sfiall vest in the City. Tiie charge and f:n� ,^--,, ;� ;,1 addiii�a to i - � . � '�R)' �2�dlty f0� t�0 ':iolation, d(l.a, r�covc.ryC; ,.;e^ :,_... ..'.. ,-..c:r�5f:;'l �y � � � abrogate the penalty. • � � . Sec. 33,950 . ' � • ' � 3L 4. Nan-�onforming Signs. (The follou�i.ng �nortizntion periods appZy to on-premise - • sigr.s only) (A) Allowable Variai:ioris. Any sign that 'does not conform bssed ;.�pon a rzilure to meet the height or area requirements of this ordinance as adopted, . shall not be construed to be a non-conforming sign, but shall be .regarded as conforming and permitted to be retained and regarded as complying with the revisions of this ordinance if the s_ign does not exceed the height and/or area requirements im- posed by more than ten per cent. - (B) Building Permits for signs in shopping centers. �Prior to the issuance of a sign permit for any business located in a comnercial or industrial center that is non-conforning by virtue of the failure of the center to undergo design review pursuant to the provisions of Section 33.950 F of this chapter, the owner or manager of said center shall submit to the City for revie�a, a coordinated sign program for the entire center and thereafter all individual businesses shall conform any new signs as they may be constructed to the appreved co�rdinaied. sign program. � (C) Continuation of non-conforming signs. All on-site signs in any zone constructed and erected prior to the effective date of this ordinance, pursuant to :he issuance of a valid building pernit issued by the City of Chula Vista, which do not con`orm to the requiresents of the provisions of this chapter for • the particular zone �n which they are located or in regard to design revievr �e- qu?rements shall 6= accep±ed as conformi�g signs for a pericd of rifteen (15) ' i years from the effective date of this ordinance, and shall thereafter be subject � forthivith to �r�ediate abatenent ard rem�v�7 Fxc?�t �c prnyiriEr� hA2�.�,. . / � Sec. 33.950 . ' , , . ' , . ' 3�. . ;1 ; Any owner of a non-con.'owninc ;igr at 'he Pxo-iratior. of fiftPen _ years from the effective date of this ordinance shall be roticed of the non-conformity of the display. Ownership shall be determined by the ownership of the property. as shown by the most recent assessor's tax role. Should any owner wish to appeal the removal of any non-conforming sign based upon the reasonableness of the fifteen years amortization . period, such appeal shall be done in accordance viith �ection (2) b�lo�y. Removal of the sign shall be stayed until such tine as an appeal is finally decided by the City Council . (2) Appeals Procedure. Any appeal brought pursuant to Secticn (2) above shall be submitted on an appiication form to be provided by the City Clerk and shall bz .filed with �he City. Clerk. .,�.r, appcllant shall provide the following information as to each advertisino sign or outdoor advertising structure that is the subject of an appeal : (a) A detailed descriptio� of the sign or structure, *_he method of its construction, its measurements and the message contained �hereon; , (b) The name of the owner or ovmers of �he property upon H�hich the s�gn er structure :s �ocated; (c) A definition and term of the appellant's right to locate and/or naintain the sign or structure on �said prnpertq. :rclude a�our,t pa�d, if any, for the right to locate. and/or maintain the sign or structure; � (d) The date and cost or origina� �onstruction of the sign or ��_ structure; �ej , 7he date and cost o` apae'I'lant`s �urchase o; ;.�,e sign or structure; _ (f) The da�e or dates and r,ost of major repai�s :;., the sign or struct_re; � / ) 'SEc. � 33,9,50 .. , . . . �^. !c) The average monthl,y gross �ncome de��d `rcm t;;2 arnceF�'s , __ generated from the sign or structure, measured over the per;od cf existence or ownership. (h) The current value of the sign or structure. Each application on appeal shall be verified. Upon the receipt of an appeal , the City Clerk shall fo rvrard a copy of the .application on appeal to the City Manager. The Manager shall initiate an investigation of each of the abeve poinis covered in the application, and shall prepare a recom�nendation for consideration by the City Council . At the conclusion of such investigation, the City �lerk .shall set the appeal for apublic hearing be`ora the City Co��,cil and shall notify the appeilant of such hearing date. (3) Hearing on Appeal . The City Council shall hear the testimony of the appellant, the recortenendation of the City Manager and any other testimony �t deems relevant. The decision of the Council shall be in the rorm of a resolution and shall be final . . (a) Denial . The Council shall deny the appeal if it determines, . by a majority vote, that the non-conforming adver•tising sign or out- door advertising structure has been �rtized a;�d {,1,(iV the applica- tion of Section 4(c) to the appellant is neithzr arbitrary nor ;:nreasonable. � (b) Relief. The Council sha11 grant the extension of a reasonab7e _ _ amortization period in order to permit appellant to recover the oriGinal ��, cost of the non-conforming ad:�ertising s�nn �r outdoor advertising siructure if the Council de�ermines, by a ma�9rity vote, that such sign • or structure has not been amortized. , . �� Sec. 33,95� . � . : � 35. (D) .�!�n-conform;;ig �iyi;S tC �J2 R°�f{IGJcu Ci r�i �`.cieU. 1'�ciJc�v:co$ Oi '�iie provisions of Section 4 C as set forth hereinabove, all signs which fail to conforn to the requirements of this chapter after the effective date of this ordinance shall be altered or modified to conform to said requirements if any of the following conditions should occ�r: , (i ) Any change in the use of the premises identified.by the non- � ccnfcrming sigr,. Any change in land use uhich requires the assessment of a different land use coc;e number as defined in the standard land use code book prepared by San Diego County dated July, 1963 including such amendments as may be made from tir�e to time, shall ccnstitute a change of land use `or the purposes of sign conformance. (2) If any changes, modificatiors or alterations are performed on such a non-conforming sign that require the issuance of a building permit, said sign shall be reouired to `ully conform to all standards and regula- tions in effect at the time of the request for such permit. (3) Repainting of painted signs on structures for normal maintenance r�ill be allowed. � � � - 5. Ewer,�t Signs. The provision of the sign regulations shall not apply to: (a) Official notices of any court or public office and legal - ._ notices oost�d ;,ursuart to law or ordinance. ihl Tra.ffic signs or other sinns erected or mai^te�r,ed b�• a , _ , governr.:ent bedy or agenc.y, ir.cluding railread crossina signs. historicul signs, etc. / l � . . � j � Sec: ' 33.q50 i , � 36. (c1 Sc�c�?1 event signs en a; over public p;operty oermittec• by the City Council by special approval . (d) Especially licensed signs on or over public property permitted by the City Council by franchise, such as bus benches or trash receptacles. (e} Seasonal decoratio�s, greetings and displays, excluding therefrom advertising signs. . " E. Sign standcr�. All signs shall be subject to the following standards. 1 . MaicriaZ. Paper or cardboard signs and cloth or plastic fabric banners ma:• only be �sed in conjunction with a special event or temporary ou•is;ae sale and display as provided in Section 33.901 B, provided, fiowever, that such paper or cardboard signs may be used for indoor YiindoYi and vrindshield price signs. 2. Lighti�;g. All lighting which is held away from the sign ��ith brackets, conduits; or rods shall have a mar.imum projection of tvrelve inches (12".) beyond the face of the sign unless said lighting is des_igned to be architecturally part of the sign. t�o tube, bulb or filament _shall be visible except for neon tubing and. lights used for indirect lighting of the sign `rcm th� grcund. 3. Flashing, Animated or Novir.g SiSr.s. No sign, as de`ined in this chap�er, sha�l b� moving, nor shall liyht be intermittent or -�'lash�ng; with the exception of time and temperature signs ard barber poles. Signs are also prohibited �ahich: � ;aj Intermittertly reflect lights from either an artificial seurce or �r�m �he sun; or (b; Nave an illumination which is intermittent, flashing, scintillating or of varying intensity; or (c) Have any visible portion in mot�e:;, either constartly or at ir.ier��ais, which motion may be caused by either artificial or natural / � � so�rces. � . � , � Sec. 33.950 ' , : � ' � 37. � (d) Uti� ize k•5irliaigs or any similar ite� whir.h uses v;ind zs i±s source of power. 4. Flags and tenr;crnts. Flags, other than officiai governmeni, philan- thropic, education, civic or religious: are prohibited. Pennants are prohibited except for special events and temporary outside sales as provided in Section 33.901 B, par. 38. 5. sicro supports. The supporting members of all signs shall be free of any external bracing such as guy wires or cables. A71 supporting columns shall be designed as an integral or architectural feature of the building. 6. Visibilit�,•. No sign shall be erected at the intersection of any streets in such a mann2r as to create a trafi`ic haz�rd by obstructing vision; or at any locatiori where it may interfere o-�ith, obstruct the viev� of, or be confuseG with any authorized traffic sign. 7. Comnercial and Industrial Cent2rs and BuiZdinos Desigr2d for Multiple Oecupcmcy. Signs for businesses located within comnercial or industrial centers, complexes, or buildings designed for multiple occupancy; shall be coordinated s� that a consistent design theme is established and naintained. tvo sign permit shall be issued to any one business until such coordinzted sign program has been submitted and approved. �. D2s�yn P,eviev °eqxiremaRts - P,c��cse w,� Ir�ert. i . �t is the intent of the City Council in establishing the requirement . , for the design review of all signs in the City to prevent the depreciation and devaiu�tion of property values_, and interference or obstruction of the proper conduct ot iegitimate ousinesses i;� ir�e C:ty of Chula Vista which result from the erection and placeTent of poorly designed signs which are unsightly, improperly locnted, disproportionate and disharn:orious �vith adjacent signs or structures ar.d the�•efore tend to be both econom:::ally and aesthetically un- desirable. It is the purpose of the C�t.y ;,our.cil in directing authorizing the � � Sec. 33;950 . � , ' ,�. " `s8. ' ✓ . �. Zoning Administrator to perform such function to enhance the aesthetic • �"'�^��: � appearance of the City of Chula Vista and to promote tiw econorric vrell being of � the business coronunity. . . 2. Dasi9n review in cormnercial or industrial centers. �n those cases of development projects involving commercial or .industrial cer�ters, the Zoning Administrator shall exercise an overall review responsibility extending to - signing requirements and regulations for each establishment in such centers.. The developer of such centers shall establish a design theme within the confines of the center for all of the signs presently contemplated `or which C�,-�- ✓ may be proposed 9n the future. Each of the signs in such centers sha11 bear a harmonious ra;ationship with all other signs in the center through the proper coordination o� some or all of the following design elements: location, shape, color, size, type and intensity of illuminatien, letter style, materials use�, tyoe of :^ounting or support of signs. It shall be the responsibility of the Zoning Admini- strator subject to the guidelines and pr�r.ciples as set forth in this section, to insure that an orderly and harnonious pattern of signing sha?1 be estab- lished throughout such center provided, however, it is not the intent to impose th� requirenant for any uni`orn design `eatur.e which wouici iead to rigidity or monotony of si9ning design within the center. 3. Individual s_igns. Signing appl �tat�on� `c; i^dividual bus�r+esses which are not located within commercial or industriai centers shalt al<_o be ��. �ub.iect to desian revieo-r by the Zoninr „d„-,iristrn'.�r. :h suc5 ;,as2s , it shal i be t�ie ob� �yaiio� o�� ;:��e �onSny i,dministra�or to revie4� other signs existing within the area of �ft2 proposed sign to be erec�ed and insure that .tne design elements as sei r"orth here and above will promote and create harmonious and n�n-ccnflictir.g or obstruc*ing sign ' � arrangements. 1� Sec. 33,950 . • • � 39. The review authority shall be limited, hcarever, in so far as imposit�on - -- � - -- -------- of design s�andards Yo the principles as set for*.h in this sect�on, and the Zoning P,dministrator shal�l strive to insure that such ind:vidual signs will relate to the building upon which is to be erected in terms of overall design, theme, colors, materials used, and the design elements set �ortli here and above. Offensive or non-harnonious signs either by virtur �f Lhe impropriety of their configuration or shape, or the garishness or clashing of the colors proposed to be used, shall be cause for disapproval . d6Gl S ion �ny �er•� of the Zoning Administrator, in regard to desicn revieti•i, shall be subject to appeal to the Planning Cormnission in a��cor:iance wi*_h pub7ication of Section 33.1302 D of this code. 4. Decis.ions of the Zoning Administrator (regarding desigr; reviev; of signs) shall be guided by the following principles: a. Fiuorescent paints shaii be avoided. b. Sign copy should not extend beyond the edges of the background � area on which it is applied. , c. The copy area of signs, including logos, emblems , crests, and pictoria] representations, should not exceed fifty percent (50�) of the background area on which it is aoplied. d. The height of a pole sig�� should no� be 7ess than twice its width. e. The height of the bottom of tne signborad ;•° a ;cie -i;n should be less than three times but more than t;•�ir_e the wid;.:: a� �:;�- signboar�. . . Th.^, �iY: Si c$ v� u icC�al9J�ui Nt,ic �1C�u S,iJUii� 7ave G I'4bN Vi 3.5. g. . The base of each freestanding sign shall be l:nds�3ped in accordance with the Landscaping Manual or Chula Vista. ' � �. Other Signs. (See also Secti.on 33. Z401, Definitions, fo.• '`S��,zs'�. ) , . � � , 40. Sec. 33.950 1 . Windom Signs. Window signs may cover, a maximum of twenty percent (20X) of the window area in all commercial and industrial zones. 2. Cmwpy Sign. (Soffit) One for each business entrance on the site. Minimum clearance for signs attached under the marquee shall be seven� feet (7' ) � Maximum size one foot (1 ' ) wide by five feet (5' ) long. No projection beyond . marquee. Larger canopy signs facing a dedicated street or interior parking area may be used in lieu of �aall signs. subject to the approval of the Zoning Admini- strator provided the signs do not exceed the maximum area permitted in the under- lying zone for wall s_igns. 3. Ter,rporary Constr�,,�ction signs. One sign, not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area, shall be allo�•;ed each vacant parcel having street frontage up to and including two hundred feet (200' ), noting such information as may be necessary to inform the public about proposed construction or use contemplated for the site. Parcels having more than two hundred feet (200' ) of street frontage shall be allowed two hundred (200) square feet of sign area. The sign shall be allowed only if a conditional use permit, final subdivision map, or precise plan has been approved for the site_ or if a building permit has been issued. Signs may be in place for a maximum time limit of one (1 ) year extensions, but not more than tt,�o (2) extensions. - 4. . Temporary Promotior;Z Signs. Temporary pror�otional signs are permitted _ � for any business, which contzin appurtenant sign copy to promote the following �pec;a; eve;�ts: grand openings, change of business address, change of ow�ner- ship or lessee: and business anniversaries. Saiu signs.mav consist of "A" and "I" `��a��e s�gns and sians on paper, cardb�ar�, plastic or �abric. The signs shall be iocated on the premises of the bus�ness having the special event and provided � t�a't the number and location of the signs shall not create a traffic hazard - � becasse of the distractive character to �otorists of any sigr or the cumulative . , � Sec. 3.95Q . . , • 41 . effect of all the signs on the lot, nor shall any sign unreasonably �cbscure existing signs or adjacent properties. No limitation shall be placed on the area of the signs except that they shall not conflict with the provisions herein. Only one (1 ) freestanding sign shall be allowed on each street frontage. Such sign shall not be more than eight feet {8' ) in height or contain more than forty (40) square feet of sign area. � 5. pubZic and Quasi Pubtic Signs. Churches, schools, comnunity centers and any other public or institutional building, in any residential or agricultural ' zone, shall be allowed the following signs: Cliurches: One wall sign, not to exceed thirty (30) square feei, in area and ene bulletin board or announcement sign, not to exceed t��renty-four (24) square feet in area and ten feet (10' ) in height. Any bulletin board or announcement sign not attached flat against the building shall mai�tain a ten foot (10' ) setback from all streets. . Other public and quasi public uses: One wall sign, not to exceed thirty (30) square feet in area and a bulletin board or announcement sign not to exceed fifty (50) square feet in area and twelre feet (12' ) in height. �ny bulletin board or announcement sign not attached flat against the building shall maintain a �e�; foot (10' ) setback from all streets. / �5 . Sec. 33.950 . . . . . _ . . .. . , � • 42. 6. Drive-I�t 1itG¢fCY ;•:�'Q;1CZ. A freestanding J!'?Y0-?.^. thC'tC!' IAdt'G��ee ' - -�-- -sign shall not exceed t�ao hundred and fifty (250) squa�•e feet in area or t��enty- five feei: (25' ) in lieight. The si,n shall maintain a tv�enty foot '(20' ) setback from all propert� lines. 7. S£,qre Foca•ds or Buildi��g�. The Zoning Administrator shall have the disCretionary authority to allow structures •specifically designed i�� accormodate signs , such as information boards, kiosks and .freestanding reader boarus �•r;�hin pedesL-rian oriented areas in shopping centers and cor��plexes,. provided the following conditions are met: • _ (a) Architectural , compatibility of the structure �•rith the surrounding buildings and/or approved theme. - (b) The structure is pedestr`�an oriented only. _ 8. Ui.recti.onal Signs. Signs containing directional information �or � peaes+.rian and vehicular traffic may be used subject to the following: -. (a) Mar.imum sign area of ten (10) square feet. (b) No freestanding sign may exceed ten feet (10' ) in height. , ° (c) Projecting signs are subject to Zoning Administrator approval . (d) The sign may not contain the r,ame of the establish^ent unless " . •� deterr,iined that it .is necessary for clarification.. (e) Directional rooftop signs are_prohibi_ted except �•rhen incorporated into the design of an approved rooftop sign designed to accors�odate Yhe • . sign. � : , . . •ff) The signs shall not be ettached to any iight standard, flag pole, � or onto any other s�gn except as provided herein. . � �. . . , : : . � . : , , I1 � Sec. 33�.950 ' . . � • 43. � �9) The nurrber ar,d location of all directional signs shall be limited to the least number to` provid� an;ple notification. _ 9• F�arni�:g and I;�str�.�ct.ional Signa. Warning and instructional sions - including but not limited to, "No Trespassing" arid "Ido Dumping" signs shall be allowed subject to the follotioing: • _ - � (a) hiaximii�n sign area - three (3) square feet. (b) IJo freestanding sign shall exceed si�x feet (6' ) in height. (c) Ttie signs shall not be attached to any light standard, flag pole, . or any fi•eestanding sign. � 10. Service Sta tion price Signs. One (1 ) price sign on each strect frontage shall be alloti•red subject .to the following: . � . (a) The maximum sign area shall be fifteen (1;) square feet, and the - sign shall not exceed five feet (5' ) in any dimension. Such siyn siiall not � . be in con�lict vrith the provisions of the City's traffic code relatin9 • to visual clearance. 7he sign shall be used to advertise gasoline �rices on7y and sfiall be posted with the correct prices at all times. 7he signs . sha71 be designed as a permanent structure, r�gidly attached to a building, :vall , or adequately anchored in the ground to resist �•iind pressure as � specified in Chapter 23 in the currently adopted Uniform 6u�ilding Code. A freestanding s�ructure shall be architecturally compatible :aith the build- ;no and shall not exceed a maximum height of six feet (6' ). : � • . . (b; A sign may be attached to a freestanding sigr, if designed io be \ �rch:tect;;rally part of ihe �sign. . _ .- _ . ;cj Price signs may be displayed on tlie main body of a pole sign but shall not exceed th�en,y-five percent (25N� of the main sign area or fiifteen (15) square feet whichever is the least amount. � 'j - ' _ . • Sec. 33,950' � • • '44. 11. Direc�ory Si.gns. Directory signs located on an exterior elevation of a building shall be placed flat against tlie buildiny and shall be located at or near an entrance to the building or an area restricted to pedestrian traffic only. Maximum permitted area shall be ten (10) square feet. _ Freestanding directory signs not more.than five feet (5' ) in height and fifty (50) square feet in area may be allowed at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator who shall consider such factors as: � (a) The need for the sign. - (b) 4Jhether or not a �vall directory sign is practical . (c) lJhether the sign would create a traffic hazard. 12. XeaZ Estate Signs. One sign designating the sale, rental or lease of real property shall be allowed, subject to the following: (a) Maximum sign area: Commercial and Industrial zones - thirty-t�ao (32) square. feet; agricultural zones - thirty-two (32.) square feet for undeveloped acreage of one (1 ) acre or more, otherwise four and one-half (4�)� square feet; residential zones - four and one-half (4z) square feet. (For additional standards governing R-3 zones see Section 33.505 E) . (b) No freestanding sign shall exceed ten ,feet (10' ) in height in any commercial or industrial zone nr in the agricultural zone for undeveloped acreage o` one (1 ) acre or more. i�o freestanding .sign shall exceed rourand : one-half feet (4z) in all residential zones and the agricultural zone for parceis less than one (1 ) acre. ' . , . ;�. , - ; .. - : ;c� �ni•oug�i ;ot; sha�i oe aiiowed one_ (ij s�ign on each sLreet. Corner � lots shall be permitted one (1 ) sign only. - (d) Freestanding signs shall maintain a ten �oot (10' ) setback from ' . - al 1 crooert� .1 ines. � - . � (e? Real estate signs ref�ecting the vacancy status and availability 'j " ef com:r!erc:a7 or industrial space ti•rithin a structure designed for multiole • oc:��,:;,c•,•, v;hether thrcugh rer,�a; , ;al e cr �ea�e, s5a�7 be 1 ;mi ted to a ! • ' : Sec.• 33.950 , , ' . � 45. � � maximum siyn area of sixteen (i6) souare feet. ivot more ihan one sign may be used facing a dedicated street. .The sign may bc attached flat against the building or be part of a permitted freestanding sign if � designed to be part of said si,n and providing the total sign area does not � exceed the area permitted for the freestanding sign. • • 13. Residential Ideittificatio�t Sig�zs. Permanent residential identification signs designating the name of the residential area may G� located at an entrance to the residential area subject_ to Zoning Administrator approval and provided that a homeo�•mers' association or maintenance district is formed to insure the maintenance of the signs. The copy area of the sign shall not exceed .fifteen (15) square feet. The sigrr structure shall be designed to be architecturally harmonious � �. with the residential area. � 14. Signs for Unelassified Uses. 4lhenever sign standards or provisions have not been established for an unclassified use requiring the issuance of a . conditional use permit, the Planning Commtission may establish sign standards - and provisions concurrently r�:th the request for the conditional use pernit. 15. Signs on Mansard Roofs. A principal identification or multiple copy wall sign may be placed on a mansard roof subject to the folloo-iing: {a) The sign shall not exceed one-half (1/2) the length and vridth - of the mansard on 4!{11CI1 it is placed. - � � - '. (b) The area on which the sign is placed shall be designed to accom- . _ � modate the sign except when cu� out letters are used. � . ,. �`- ;5. Sigr,s on p;.teh.ed F.00fo. P. principal ider.tification or multiple c�py '- wa�� s;gr� ;��ay be p7aced cn a p�tched reof subject tu the foliotrling: _ - ' �a) The sig,^. shell be placed on a pitched rocf that slcpes toward � tF� �t;cet the business is or;c,ted to. , . � . . iL•) No sign may be placed on the ridge of the roof. , � 15 : - . ' � Sec, �33,.950 .. . ' ' ' ' .46. . . � - (cj No sign may project above a line drawn from the center, of the stre�t Yo th� ;idae of the roof. � - --.--- --�-------------- (d) The_ sign, shall set back a minimum horizontal distance of three � feet (3' ) from the front edge of the roof. (e) The length of the sign shall, not exceed one-half (1/2} the length of the roof and shall be horizontally centered. - (f) The area shall not exceed two (2) square `eet per lineal foot of roof on which the sign is_ placed. � (g) The ends of the sign shall extend back to the roof to form an enclosure. 17. Busine�s Signs for Agr::cultural Uses. Business signs for agricultural � uses shall be permitted in any zone subject to the follovring: � . (a) Wall signs facing a dedicated street shall not exceed one (1 ) souare foot for each lineal foot of building frcntage. _ (b) One freestanding sign not exceeding eight (8) square feet in si9n area and ten feet (10' ) in height shall be allo�aed. � 18. Si.gr.s on Architeetuml Appendages. In lieu of a freestanding or projecting sign, a sign may be placed on an architectural appendage. The sign shall be a principal identification sign and shall not exceed the area or alter the appearance of the appendage on which it is placed. � . i9. Theater Marquee. Each theater shall be al]oo-rec+ to use chanyeable copy s.igns .in addition to.. the signs permitted in the underlying zone. The are3 of the signs shall r.ot exceed sixty (60) square feet facino in any one di�ection, nor sliall �he total aggregate s�gn area e�;ceed on2 i�undred �ifty (i50) -square feet. ' • �0. Su�ns }'or t:oBile nor»e Parks. The following sign standards shall apply to Mobile Home Parks in residential zones. _ 1� . Sec. 33,950 � 47. � � (a) There shali be only one wall sign or single or coubl�,°-�ced freestanding sign designating the use of .the premises, facing or adjacent -- - - - to each street abutting the property. The height of a `re2standing sign shall nct exceed eight (8) feet, measured vertically from the base at ground level to the apex of the sign. The total face area of all wall and freestanding signs (excluding directional signs) shall not exceed one- , tenth square foot for each linear foot of street frontage, and no sign shall exceed a maximum area of thirty-two (32r) square feet. . � (b) One directional sign, not to exceed ten (10) .square feet in area, • may be placed at each entrance or exit driveway. No such sign shall exceed .a height of eight (8) feet measured vertically from the base at ground level to the apex of the sign. Directional signs may be lighted. 21 . Temporary Traet Signs. For any subdivision there may be one (1 ) indirectly illuminated tract sign for each princip�l entrance to the subdivision, adverttsing the sale of d�•�elling units or lots on the same premise or subdivision on :vhich the sign is maintained. The mar,imum sign area shall be iimited to two hundred (200) square feet, and a maximum hei9ht of twenty feet (20' ) for subdivisions with five lots or more. for subdivisions with four" (4) or less lots the maximum sign area shall be limited to thirty-t4io (32) square `eet and 'the m�r.imum neight shall be eight feet (8' ). The sign shall be removed �•rithir. ten (l0) days after the sale of all the homes within the subdivision, o� soonet•, _ �ubject to starf review. ?��i�:ona� signs rray be located en a model I:ome site, subjact :o the ��iii;':J:IJ ;0yU11'BiTicO`S: . - - .. . . � . !a! Sfgns to advert;se the features w;thin a nodel home on ;.he lot „';cre such signs are located. - �b� �wo signs totalling twelve {12) square feet for each model home / i.^, iiae subdivision. � 5 � - . !;r,l All signs shall be removed upon sale of the model home or dis- ..c,�;.;�.ua.^.ce of said use. ' Sec. �33.950 , 48. � . � . 22. Subdivision Irirectional Signs. Directional advertising signs deemed recessary to indicate a change in direction to a subdivision may be authorized subject to a conditional. use permit issued by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the follo�ving conditions: (a) The request shall denote the• number of signs, their location, size and design, for consideration by the Zoning Administrator. � (b) The applicant shall file a letter of' approval from each property � owner or occupant on �•�hose property proposed signs are to be located. (c) The conditional use permit may be issued for a reasonable period but not to exceed six (6) months, provided, hoaiever, that the Zoning Administi�ator may grant tti•:o (2) extensions for one (1 ) year periods without renotification or rehearing. ' � (d) The signs may pertain to only those subdivisions which are located within the City of Chula Vista. � � (e) The signs may be either single or double-faced or V-shaped, _ provided the angle between the ttiao faces does .not exceed forty-five degrees �450� : , . � (f) No freestanding sign may exceed a height of three and one-half feet (3�'), or exceed four and one-half (4z) square feet in area. -- % . _ _ � - . , • � y. . � : . . - , . , . . . � � ' � � 49. - , Sec, 33;?r�J H. Plaroied Si,qning Program. , • 1 . General. In accordance �•iith the provisions herein, signs may be allowed in co�unercial and industrial districts on parcels of t�•�o (2) acres or more as part of a comprehensive planned signing program, notwithstanding that such . signs do not conform to all the specific regulations applicable to signs alloo-�ed pursuant to this article. A planned signing Nrogram is a voluntary, optional _ alternati��e to the general sign regulations �ntended to provide lati.tude in order to achieve variety and good design. Exceptions to the general sign regulations may include, but are not limited to, the number of signs,. height, location, sign area, and types of signs; provided, however, that a planned signing program shall be in substantial compliance with the general intent of . � these regulations. . 2. Applications. Applications for a planned signing progran� shall be made to the Zoning Administrator in duplicate on a form prescribed by the City of Chula Vista. The application shall be accompanied by a ree of seventy-five dollars ($75.OG) . In addition the applicant shall submit in duplicate, the following documents. , _ (a) A map dra�an *_o scale delineating the site proposed to be . included within the planned signing program. (b) Drawings and/or sketches indicat�ng the extericr surface design i - � details (elevations) -of the buildings upon the site. ' � (c) Urawings, drawn to scale, indicating the size, materials, : �ethcd and �nter.sity o` illuminatior„ he;qht, color, sign zr°a anc+ ger.era] : location of all signs proposed to be included within the planned signing Program. . . , 95 - - � � .. � , • . .- . �50. • Sec. . '33,550. , , . 3. Findings Required. The Zoning Administrator shall , prior_to_the_________ _ approval of a planned sign program, make the follo�•�ing findings �n rega:-d to the design of the signs to be maintained upon the site: (a) Arch.itectuml Style. That the si9ns are designed arith an intent and purpose to relate the signs to the architectural style of the main building or buildings upon the site; or I - (b) ReZationship to Other Signs. That �each sign is related to all _ other signs maintained on the site by the incorporation of similar or identical elements, such as, materials, letter style of sign copy, color, . illumination, method used for structural support or attacha�ent, and the shape of signs. � 4. App:•oval. The Zoning Administrator may.attach appropriate and reasonable conditions to any approval of the planned sigming program, incluGing, , but not limited to, conditions which alter sign configurations, reduce the sign area, relocate signs upon the lot or buildings, or require other design modifica- tions. The Zoning Administrator shall exercise..a high degree of discretioriary : judgment in the review of a planned signing program and may decline to take action himself to approve, deny, or conditionally approve any such program and, _ in 2ieu thereof, refer a recorrmended action to the Planning Co�runission for decision. The decision of the Zoning Administrator may be aopealed to ihe Planning �� Coc��nission in accordance riith provisions of Sectien 33. 130? D. in the ab;ence c� �uch appeal , the determination by the Zoning Administrator shall 'oe finai . ,7 �