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ORDINANCE NO. 1281
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, AMENDING ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE CHULA
VISTA CITY CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 33.513,
ESTABLISHING THE I-L LIMITED INDUSTRIAL ZONE, AMENDING
PRESENT SECTIONS 33.512 AND 33.513, AND RENUMBERING
33.514 THROUGH 33.517, AND INCORPORATING ALL PROPERTIES
PRESENTLY ZONED I-R INTO SAID I-L LIMITED INDUSTRIAL
ZONE
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The City Council of the Clty of Chula Vista does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION I: That Article 5 of Chapter 33 of the Chula vista
City Code be, and the same is hereby amended by adding thereto a new
Section 33.513, "I-L Limited Industrial Zone", and by amending and re-
f numbering existing sections 33.512 and 33.513, to be and to read as
r follows:
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Sec. 33.512.
I-R Research Industrial Zone.
A. Purpose. To provide an environment exclusively for
and conducive to the development and protection of modern,
large-scale research and specialized manufacturing organ-
izations, all of a non-nuisance type.
B. Permitted Uses.
1. Laboratories; research, experimental, film,
electronic or testing.
2. Manufacture and assembly of electronic instru-
ments and devices.
3. Manufacture and assembly of office computing
and accounting machines and typewriters.
4. Manufacturer and assembly of electric measuring
instruments and test equipment.
5. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations,
subject to the provisions of subsection 13 of Sec-
tion 33.901 A.
6. Temporary tract signs, subject to the provisions
of subsection 28 and 31 of Section 33.901 A.
7. Any other research or any light manufacturing
use determined by the Commission to be of the same
general character as the above permitted uses.
C. Accessory Uses.
1. Administrative, executive and financial offices
and incidental services, such as restaurants to
serve employees when conducted on the premises.
2. Wholesale business storage or warehousing for
products of the types permitted to be manufactured
in the zone.
3. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily
appurtenant to a permitted use.
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4. Retail sales of products produced or manufac-
tured on the site.
5. Caretaker house.
D. ConditionaZ Uses~
1. Retail commercial uses necessary to serve the
I-R zone.
2. Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, drugs and the
like.
3. Building height in excess of three and one-half
(3-1/2) stories or forty-five feet (45').
4. Unclassified uses as set forth in Section 33.517.
E. Prohibited Uses. Manufacturing uses and processes
involving primary production of products from raw materials.
F. Signs. Civil, real estate and business signs are
permitted subject to the following regulations:
1. Maintenanoe: All signs shall be maintained in
good and safe constructural condition; shall be
painted on all exterior parts unless coated or
made of rust inhibitive material; and shall be
maintained in good condition or appearance, neatly
painted or posted at all times.
2. Removing ObsoZete Signs: All signs relating
to a product no longer available for purchase by
the public and all signs relating to a business
which has closed or moved away shall be removed,
together with any supporting structures or brac-
ing not considered an integral part of the build-
ing. Painted wall signs shall be painted over
with a color that resembles or matches the wall.
If the owner of, or persons responsible for, the
sign, or the tenant closing the business, fails
to remove or paint over the sign, the owner of
the premises shall be responsible and the work
shall be done within ninety (90) days following
the date of obsolescence.
3. Charge by City: The City of Chula Vista may
charge the cost of moving, removing, correcting,
storing, or doing work on a sign or sign struc-
ture against any of the following, each of which
shall be jointly and severally liable for said
charge:
(a) The permittee.
(b) The owner of the sign.
(c) The owner of the premises on which the
sign is located.
(d) The occupant of the premises on which
the sign is located.
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4. Materials: Paper or cardboard signs and cloth
or plastic fabric banners will be accepted only
when used for temporary signs as defined in the
ordinance. (Indoor window signs are excepted) .
5. Illumination: All electric signs must be
burned at full capacity at least two (2) hours
each night between the hours of sundown and mid-
night; excepting that Sunday and legal holiday
nights may be optional. All signs not so burned
shall be removed, unless repair work is in pro-
gress, within thirty (30) days from notification
by the city. Lighting which is held away from
the sign with brackets, conduits, or rods, shall
have a maximum projection of twelve feet (12')
beyond the sign face.
6. Removed Signs to be Stored: A removed sign
shall be held not less than thirty (30) days by
the City during which period it may be recovered
by the owner upon payment to the City for costs
of removal and storage and upon payment of fine.
If not recovered within the thirty (30) day period,
the sign and supporting structures shall be de-
clared abandoned and title thereto shall vest in
the City. The charge and fine may be in addition
to any penalty for the violation, and recovery
of sign does not necessarily abrogate the penalty.
7. Amortization Period for Signs: Subject to
the following provisions, any sign lawfully exist-
ing and maintained at the time the sign provisions
are adopted and made unlawful by certain provisions
of the sign code, may be so continued and main-
tained for a reasonable period to amortize the
investment thereon. The allowable amortization
period is based upon a value as determined by
the Building and Housing Inspection Department
of the City, as follows:
A value under $200.00, or flashing,
animated or moving portions of any
sign as defined herein - ninety (90) days
$200 - $500 - one (1) year
For each additional $1,000 - one (1) year
Maximum period
- ten (10) years*
*This does not apply to billboards which are covered
under the provisions of Chapter 35 of this Code.
NOTE: If changes or corrections are performed on
any sign, subsequently requiring a building permit,
such sign shall be required to conform to all the
regulations within the zone at that time without
regard to the heretofore mentioned abatement period.
8. Sign Supports: The supporting members of a
sign shall be free of any bracing such as guy wires
or cables. All supporting columns shall be designed
as an integral or architectural feature of the
building. Determination of the architectural com-
patability of said supporting structures, as they
relate to the sign, shall be the responsibility
of the Zoning Administrator of the City of Chula
vista.
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9. Flashing, Animated or Moving Signs: Signs are
prohibited which:
(a) Intermittently reflect lights from either
an artificial source or from the sun; or
(b) Have an illumination which is intermittent,
flashing, scintillating or of varying intensity;
or
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(c) Have any visible portion in motion, either
constantly or at intervals, which motion may be
caused by either artificial or natural sources.
NOTE: This prohibition does not include barber poles,
time and weather signs as approved by the Planning
Department.
10. Exempt Signs: The provisions of the sign regu-
lations shall not apply to:
(a) Official notices of any court or public
office and legal notices posted pursuant to
law or ordinance.
(b) Traffic signs or other signs erected or
maintained by a governmental body or agency,
including railroad crossing signs, historical
signs, etc.
(c) Special event signs on or over public prop-
erty permitted by the City Council by special
approval.
(d) Especially licensed signs on or over public
property permitted by the City Council by fran-
chise, such as bus benches or trash receptacles.
(e) Municipal signs authorized by the City
Council.
11. Types of Signs Allowed:
(a) Wall Signs. One sign for each portion of
the building facade facing a dedicated street
or alley. Sign area shall not exceed one (1)
square foot per lineal foot of building frontage;
maximum size, one hundred (100) square feet.
Additional wall signs facing interior parking
or driveway areas shall be limited to a maximum
size of fifty (50) square feet.
(b) Pole or Ground Sign (free standing). One
sign subject to the following:
Restricted to those uses containing a mini-
mum lot frontage on a dedicated street of
seventy-five feet (75').
Supporting pole or structure shall be set
back twenty feet (20') from any interior
property line unless specifically approved
by the Planning Commission justifying the
reduction.
Height and size restricted as follows:
Maximum seventy-five (75) square feet in
area and twenty feet (20') high; said
square footage to be reduced by five (5)
square feet for each foot said sign is
reduced below the twenty foot (20') height.
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Example: Twenty feet (20') high - seventy-
five (75) square feet.
Fifteen feet (IS') high - fifty
(50) square feet.
Less than fifteen feet (IS') high -
fifteen (15) square feet.
The base of each pole sign shall be land-
scaped.
Sign shall project no further than five feet
(5') beyond the property line.
(c) In addition to signs allowed in Sections (a)
and (b), the following will also be permitted:
Marquee Sign. Signs may be placed on,
attached to, or constructed on a marquee.
Such signs shall, for the purpose of de-
termining projection, clearance, height
and material, be considered a part of and
shall meet the requirements of a marquee
as specified in Chapter 45 of the 1967
edition of the Uniform Building Code.
However, such signs shall project no
higher than the surface of such marquee.
Canopy Sign. One for each business entrance
on the site. Minimum clearance for signs
attached under the marquee shall be seven
feet (7'), subject to the approval of the
Chula Vista Building and Housing Inspection
Department for materials and method of
attachment. Maximum size six inches (6")
wide by three feet (3') long. No projection
beyond marquee.
Promotional Sign. One promotional sign not
to exceed one hundred (100) square feet in
area shall be allowed each vacant parcel,
noting such information as may be necessary
to inform the public about proposed con-
struction or a proposed use contemplated
for the site. Maximum time limit of one
(1) year, provided, however, that the Zoning
Administrator may grant two I-year extensions
upon written request.
Real Estate Sign. One wall sign not to
exceed fifty (50) square feet in area, giving
information on sale, rental or lease.
Directional Sign. Directional signs contain-
ing a maximum area of ten (10) square feet
may be permitted as necessary to facilitate
vehicular or pedestrian circulation.
Price Sign. One price sign for each street
frontage, subject to the following:
Maximum size fifteen (15) square feet, not
to exceed five feet (5') in any dimension.
Such sign shall not be in conflict with the
provisions of the City's Traffic Code re-
lating to visual clearance. The sign shall
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be used to advertise gasoline prices only
and posted with the correct prices at all
times. Such signs shall be designed as a
permanent structure rigidly attached to a
building, wall, or anchored in the ground
(maximum height five feet [5']) adequately
to resist wind pressure as specified in
Chapter 23 of the 1967 Uniform Building
Code.
NOTE: Sign may be attached to pole sign
as defined herein if said sign is archi-
tecturally designed as part of that sign.
All signs shall be submitted for Planning
staff approval prior to installation.
G. Height Regulations. No structure shall exceed three
and one-half (3-1/2) stories or forty-five feet (45') in
height, however, no structure shall exceed two (2) stories
or thirty-five feet (35') in height when located within two
hundred feet (200') of any residential zone or an area desig-
nated for future residential development on the Chula vista
General Plan, except as provided in Section 33.1001 C.
H. Area, Lot Coverage and Yard Requirements. The mini-
mum lot areas required shall be one of the following for
this zone classification, as designated on the Zoning Map,
except where increased for conditional uses:
Lot Yards in Feet
Lot Area Coverage Exterior
(Sq.Ft. ) (Max. %) Fron t Side Yard Side Rear
20,000 40 Bldgs. 20* 15* 20 25
Signs 0 0
*or not less than that specified on the "Building Line Map"
shall be provided and maintained. The setback requirements
shown on the adopted "Building Line Map" for Chula Vista
shall take precedence over the setbacks required in the
zoning district.
I. Other Required Conditions.
1. All uses permitted by this article shall be sub-
ject to review in accordance with the performance
standards procedure in Article 7, Section 33.701.
2. All uses shall be, conducted wholly within a
completely enclosed building except heliports and
landing strips
3. Manufacturing and industrial processes shall use
only gas or electricity as a fuel; provided, however,
that oil burning equipment may be installed for stand-
by purposes only.
4. In any I-R zone directly across the street from
any R zone, the parking facilities shall be distant
at least twenty feet (20') from said street; the
building and structures at least fifty feet (50')
from said street; and loading facilities at least
thirty feet (30') from said street.
5. The site shall be landscaped in conformance with
the Landscaping Manual of the City of Chula Vista
and approved by the Planning Department of Chula
Vista. Street trees shall be provided as part of
an approved site plan.
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6. Site plan and architectural approval required
for all uses, as provided in Section 33.1313.
7. Off-street parking and loading facilities re-
quired for all uses, as provided in Article 8, Sec-
tion 33.801.
8. Outdoor storage of merchandise, material and
equipment except vehicles, shall be permitted only
when incidental to a permitted use located on the
same lot, and provided that:
(a) Storage area shall be completely enclosed
by solid walls or fences or buildings, or a
combination thereof, not less than six feet
(6') in height except as provided in Section
33.901 A, paragraph 14.
(b) There shall be no outdoor storage of mer-
chandise, materials, equipment or other goods
to a height greater than that of the building,
wall or fence enclosing the storage area.
9. Trash storage areas subject to the provisions
of Section 33.901 A, paragraph 33.
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Sec. 33.513.
I-L Limited Industrial Zone.
A. Purpose. To encourage sound limited industrial
development by providing and protecting an environment
free from nuisances created by some industrial uses and
to insure the purity of the total environment of Chula
Vista and San Diego County and to protect nearby residen-
tial, commercial and industrial uses from any hazards or
nuisances.
B. Permitted Uses.
1. Manufacturing, printing, assembling, processing,
repairing, bottling, or packaging of products from
previously prepared materials, not including any
prohibited use in this zone.
2. Manufacturing of electrical and electronic in-
struments, devices and components.
3. Wholesale businesses, storage and warehousing.
4. Laboratories; research, experimental, film,
electronic and testing.
5. Truck, trailer, mobile home, boat and farm im-
plement sale establishments.
6. Public and private building material sales yards,
service yards, storage yards, and equipment rental.
7. Minor auto repair.
8. Laundries, laundry service, dyeing and cleaning
plants, except large scale operations.
9. Car washing establishments, subject to the pro-
visions of Section 33.901 A, paragraph 5.
10. Plumbing and heating shops.
11. Exterminating services.
12. Animal hospitals and veterinarians, subject to
the provisions of Section 33.901 A, paragraph 4.
13. Manufacture of food products, drugs, pharmaceuti-
cals and the like, excluding those in subsection E
of this section.
14. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations,
subject to the provisions of Section 33.901 A, para-
graph 13.
15. Temporary tract signs subject to the provisions
of Section 33.901 A, paragraphs 28 and 31.
16. Any other limited manufacturing use which is
determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above uses.
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C. Accessory Uses.
1. Administrative, executive financial offices and
incidental services, such as restaurants to serve
employees, when conducted on the premises.
2. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily
appurtenant to a permitted use.
3. Retail sales of products produced and manufactured
on the site.
4. Caretaker house.
D. ConditionaZ Uses.
1. Machine shop and sheet metal shop.
2. Service stations.
3. Steel fabrication..
4. Restaurants, delicatessens and similar uses.
5. Drive-in theaters, subject to conditions of Sec-
tion 33.901, paragraph 11.
6. Major auto repair, engine rebuilding and paint
shops.
7. Commercial parking lots and garages.
8. Plastic and other synthetics manufacturing.
9. Building heights exceeding three and one-half
(3-1/2) stories or forty-five feet (45').
10. Unclassified uses as set forth in Section 33.517.
11. Trucking yards, terminals and distributing oper-
ations.
E. Prohibited Uses.
1. Manufacturing uses and processes involving primary
production of products from raw materials, including
the following materials and uses:
(a) Asphalt, cement, charcoal and fuel briquettes.
(b) Rubber, chemical and allied products and
soap and detergents.
(c) Coal, coke and tar products, manufacturing
of explosives, fertilizers, gelatin, animal glue
and size.
(d) Turpentine, matches, paint and other combus-
tible materials.
(e) Stockyards, slaughter houses and rendering
plants.
(f) Storage of fireworks or explosives.
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(g) Industrial metal, waste rag, glass or
paper salvage operations and slag piles.
(h) Fish, sauerkraut, vinegar and similar
uses.
(i) Brewing or distilling of liquors or per-
fume manufacturing.
2. The following processes: nitrating of cotton
or other materials; foundaries; reduction, refining,
smelting, alloying, rolling, drawing and extruding
of metal or metal ores; refining of petroleum pro-
ducts; distillation of wood or bones; storage, curing
or tanning of raw, green or salted hides or skins;
and grain milling.
3. Any other use which is determined by the Commis-
sion to be of the general character as the above
uses.
F. Signs. Civil, real estate and business signs are
permitted subject to the following regulations:
1. Maintenanoe: All signs shall be maintained in
good and safe constructural condition; shall be
painted on all exterior parts unless coated or
made of rust inhibitive material; and shall be
maintained in good condition or appearance, neatly
painted or posted at all times.
2. Removing Obsolete Signs: All signs relating
to a product no longer available for purchase by
the public and all signs relating to a business
which has closed or moved away shall be removed,
together with any supporting structures or brac-
ing not considered an integral part of the build-
ing. Painted wall signs shall be painted over
with a color that resembles or matches the wall.
If the owner of, or persons responsible for, the
sign, or the tenant closing the business, fails
to remove or paint over the sign, the owner of
the premises shall be responsible and the work
shall be done within ninety (90) days following
the date of obsolescence.
3. Charge by City: The City of Chula Vista may
charge the cost of moving, removing, correcting,
storing, or doing work on a sign or sign struc-
ture against any of the following, each of which
shall be jointly and severally liable for said
charge:
(a) The permittee.
(b) The owner of the sign.
(c) The owner of the premises on which the
sign is located.
(d) The occupant of the premises on which
the sign is located.
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4. MateriaZs: Paper or cardboard signs 2!ld cloth
or plastic fab.ric banners '(".r:~ll b'2 accept~::c1 only
when Lsed for t2Q90x2ry signs as defined in the
ordinancf"'. (Incloor \-."indoH signs are 2~:c(?pted)
5 ~ IZ Z'tun-;>na t;-{ Oi'Z: A1J. electric si.gns must bG
bl...:cned at full ca.cac::.t.l at least t,\.'lC (2) hours
each night. bet\'lee;, t:l"'- hours of sundm.;n and nid-
night; excepting that Sund3-}' and le:;al >'oliday
nights may be optional. All signs not so burned
shall be removed, unless re:->8.ir work is in pro-.
gress, within thirty (3G) days from notification
by :ohe City. Lighticlg which .is held away from
the sign with brackets, conduits, or rods, shall
have 3. maximum projection of blelve feet (12')
beyond the sign face.
6. Removed Signs to be Stored: A removed sign
shall be held not less than thirty (30) days by
the City during which period it may be recovered
by the owner upon payment to the City for costs
of removal and storage and upon payment of fine.
If not recovered within the thirty (30) day period,
the sign and supporting structures shall be de-
clared abandoned and title thereto shall vest in
the City. The charge and fine may be in addition
to any pened. ty for the violation, and recovery
of sign does not necessarily abrogate the penalty.
7. Amortization Period for Signs; Subject to
the following provisions, any sign lawfully exist-
ing and maintained at the ti~e the sign provisions
are adopted and made unlawful by certain provisions
of the sign code, may be so continued and main-
tained for a reasonable period to amortize the
investment thereon. The allmlable amortization
period is based upon a value as determined by
the Building and Housing Inspection Department
of the City, as follows:
A value under $200.00, or flashing,
animated or moving portions of any
sign as defined herein ninety (90) days
$200 - $500
- one (1) year
For each additional $1,000 - one (1) year
Maximum period
- ten (10) years*
*This does not apply to bi Ilboards vlhich are covered
under the provisions of Chapter 35 of this Code.
NOTE: If changes or corrections are performed on
any sign, subsequently requiring a building permit,
such sign shall be required to conform to all the
regulations within the zone at that time without
regard to the heretofore mentioned abatement period.
8. Sign {h,pp orts : '1'he supporting members of a
sign shall be free of any bracing such as guy wires
or cables. All suppo".ting columns shall be designed
as an integTal or architectural feature of the
bui Iding. Determination of the e,rchi tec.tural com-
patability of said supporting structures, as t.hey
re late to the sign, shall be the responsibili ty
of the Zoning Administrator of the City of Chula
Vista.
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9. PZas7:itzg, A;2im2~8d OP ~o~i}zg Signs: Si.gns are
pJ.:"o~1i.t; i tc;d ~,\'hich ':
(a) Intermittent:Ly reflect J.iqhts from either
an artifi,cial sour~;e O~ from the sun; or
(b) Have an ilhc;linatlon \'7hioh is intermit..tent,
flashing, scirltJ.},lating or of varying intensity;
or
(c) Have any visible portion in motion, either
constantly or at in'cervals, \vhich motion may be
caused by either artificial or natural sources.
NOTE: This prohibition does not include barber poles,
time and '^leather signs as approved by the Planning
Department.
10. Exempt Signs: The provisions of the sign regu-
lat.ions shall not apply to:
(a) Official notices of any court or public
office and legal notices posted pursuant to
la\'1 or ordinance.
(b) Traffic signs or other signs erected or
maintained by a governmental body or agency,
including railroad crossing signs, historical
signs, etc.
(c) Special event signs on or over public prop-
erty permitted by the Ci~y Council by special
approval.
(d) Especially licensed signs on or over public
property permitted by the City Council by fran-
chise, such as bus benches or trash receptacles.
(e) Municipal signs authorized by the City
Council.
11. Types of Signs Allowed:
(a) Wall Signs. One sign for each portion of
the building facade facing a dedicated street
or alley. Sign area shall not exceed four (4)
square feet per lineal foot of building frontage.
Maximum size for anyone establishment shall be
four hundred (400) square feet. Additional wall
signs facing interior parking or driveway areas
shall be limited to a maximum size of one hundred
(100) square feet.
(b) Either:
Projecting Double-Faced Sign. One sign for
each business located on the property. Maximum
projection shall be as follows: six feet (6 ')
above roof; five feet (5') projection beyond
building face (six feet [6'] projection allowable
on corner of building when sign is oriented towards
two streets at any intersection); ten feet (10')
projectio~ b3.c}: from building face; ten feet (10 ')
mini.mum above ground level; or
Roof Sign. One sign for each business
located on the property. Maximum size of such
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sign shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150)
squa.:re feet. l"I3.ximum projection above the
roof cr parapet, tv'lenty feet (201). Roof s.ig.!1S
shall be restricted to those buildings with not
less than one hundred feet (100') of frontage,
and shall set back twenty feet (20') fron: c:ny
interior proper~y line; or
Pole or Gro,"nd Sig;1 (fraG standing). One
sign, subject to the following:
Restricted to those uses containing a
minimum lot frontage' on a dedicat,ed
street of seventy-five feet (75').
Supporting pole or structure shall be
set back twenty feet (20') from any
interior property line unless speci-
fically approved by the Planning Com-
mission justifying the reduction.
Height and size restricted, as follows:
Maximum one hundred fifty (150) square
feet in area and thirty-five feet (35')
high; said square footage to be reduced
by five (5) square feet for each foot
said sign is reduced below the thirty-
five foot (35') height.
Example: Thirty-five feet (35') high -
one hundred fifty (150) square
feet.
Thirty feet (30') high - one
hundred twenty-five (125)
square feet.
Twenty-five feet (25') high -.
one hundred (100) square feet.
Twenty feet (20') high - seventy-
five (75) square feet.
Fifteen feet (15') high -. fifty (50)
square feet.
Less than fifteen feet (15')
high - fifteen (15) square feet.
The base of each pole sign shall be land-
scaped. (This requirement does not apply
to conforming signs existing at the time
of the adoption of this ordinance.)
Sign shall project no further than five
feet (5') beyond the property line.
(c) In addition to signs allowed in subsections
(a) and (b), the following will also be per-
mitted:
Window Signs. Maximum of twenty percent
(20%) of window area.
Temporary Signs. Temporary signs shall be
permitted only for special events such as
grand openings, business anniversary sales,
chang'e of ownership or management and
change of business address, subject to the
approval of the Zoning 1\dministrator. Ti:ne
limit of thirty (30) days maximum.
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Ma.p'::"UeB ~;'i_gJ:. S:Lsrns may be placed on,
att:'Ci.c:-cE-"d t.O I or con.structed on a ma.rqu0?E"~ ~
Such signs si1all, for the purpose of
determining proj ecti.on, clear3.nce, heigh.t
and materinl, be considered a part of and
shall meet .the requirements of a marquee
as specified in Chapter 45 of the 1967
edition of the Uniform Building Code.
How-ev-'?r; such SigD.S shall project no
higher than the surface of such marquee.
Canopy Sign. One for each business entrance
on the site. Minimum clearance for signs
attached under the marquee shall be seven
feet (7') subject to the approval of the
Chula Vista Building and Housing Inspec-
tion Department for materials and method
of attachment. Maximum size six inches
wide by three feet long (6" X 3') No
projection beyond the marquee.
Promotional Sign. One promotional sign
not to exceed one hundred (100) square
feet in area shall be allowed each vacant
parcel noting such information as may be
necessary to inform the public about
proposed construction or a proposed use
contemplated for the site. Maximum time
limit of one (1) year; provided, however,
the Zoning Administrator may grant hlO
l-year extensions upon written request.
Real Estate Sign. One wall sign not to
exceed fifty (50) square feet in area,
giving information on sale, rental or
lease.
Directional Sign. Directional signs
containing a maxiwuIT. area of ten (10)
square feet may be permitted as neces-
sary to facilitate vehicular or pedes-
trian circulation
Price Sign. One price sign for each
street frontage, subject to .the follow-
ing:
Maximum size fifteen (15) square
feet, not to exceed five feet (5')
in any dimension. Such sign shall
not be in conflict with the provisions
of the City's Traffic Code relating
to visual clearance. The sign shall
be used to advertise gasoline prices
only, and posted with the correct
prices at all times. Such signs
shall be designed as a permanent
structure rigidly attached to a
building, wall, or anchored in the
ground (maximum height five feet [5'])
adequately to resist wind pressure
as specified in Chapter 23 of the
1967 Uniform Building Code.
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j\F)TE: Sign rnay be attachec-l t.O -'c:ne
pole sign as defirled herein if said
sign j_s architecturally designed as
part of that sign~ All signs shall
be submitted fer Planning staff ap-
proval prior to installation.
G. Height ReguZ~tions. No building or structure shall
exceed three and one-halt (3-1/2) stories or forty-five feet
(45') except that any building or structure erected to such
a height or less that VIould be detrimental, in the opinion
of the Commission, to the light, air or privacy of any other
structure or use, existing or reasonably to be anticipated,
may be reduced. Exceptions are provided in Section 33.1001,
subsect.ion C.
H. Area. Lot Coverage and Yard Requirements. The fol-
lowing minimum requirements shall be observed, except where
increased for conditional uses:
Lot Yards in Feet
Lot Area Coverage Exterior
JSq . Ft. ) (Max. %) Front Side Yard Side Rear
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Signs 0 0
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*or not less than that specified on the "Building Line Map"
which takes precedence shall be provided and maintained.
(See subsection I of this section for other required set-
backs. )
**except when adjoining' an R or A zone, or areas designated
for future residential or agricultural development on the
Chula Vista General Plan, then not less than fifty feet (50').
I. Other Required Conditions.
1. All uses permitted by this article shall be sub-
ject to initial and continued compliance with the
performance standards in Article 7, Section 33.701.
2. Manufacturing and industrial processes shall use
only gas or electricity as a fuel; provided, however,
that oil burning equipment may be installed for
standby purposes only.
3. In any I-L zone directly across the street from
any R or A zone, or areas designated for future
residential or agricultural development on the Chula
Vista General Plan, the loading facilities and struc-
tures shall be a distance of at least thirty feet
(30') from said street.
4. The site shall be lands caned in conformance wjth
the Landscaping Manual of the"City of Chula vista-
and approved by the Planning Department.
5. Site plan and architectural approval required
for all uses as provj,ded in Section 33.1313.
6. Off-street parking and loading facilities re-
quired for all uses as provided in Article 8, Sec-
tion 33.801.
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7.. Or.tCloor st:or3.ge and sales yards shall be corn.-
pletely enclosed by solid walls, fences, buildings,
or a combination chereof, not less than si_x feet
(6 ~) in height. No ~l1erchandise, Ti",dteri-als, equip-
ment, or other gCYJds shall be stored or displayed
hig-he:c -than thE:; encJ.()s ing fence. :G'or other fencing
requirements, see Section 33.~Ol A, parag~~ph 14.
B. Trash storage subject to the provisions of Sec-
tion 33.901 A, paragraph 33.
9. All uses, except sales yards, service yards,
storage yards, loading and equipment rental, shall
be conducted en-tirely wi thin an enclosed building.
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Sec. 33.514.
I - Gerreral Industrial Zone.
A. Purpose. To encourage sound industrial development
by providing and protecting .?,n environment exclusively for
such development, subject to regulations necessary to in-
sure the purity of the airs a!1d wdters in Chu]a Vista and
San Diego COU!1ty, and the prC'"tec"tion of nearby residential,
cormnercial ar:d industrial uses of the land from hazards and
and nois2 or other disturbances.
B. Permitted Uses.
1. Any manufacturing, processing, assembling, re-
search, wholesale, or storage uses except as herein-
after modified.
2. Automobile and metal appliance manufacturing and
assembly, structural steel fabricating shops, machine
shops, forges and foundries.
3. Brewing or distilling of liquors, or perfume
manufacture.
4. Meat packing.
5. Brick or pottery manufacturing; stone or monu-
ment works.
6. Large scale bleaching, cleaning and dyeing estab-
lishrr.ents.
7. Railroad yards and freignt stations, and trucking
yards, terminals, and distributing operations.
8. Electrical generating plants and liquified natural
gas plants.
9. Temporary tract signs, subject to the provisions
of subsections 28 and 31 of Section 33.901 A.
10. Advertising signs or structures and billboards.
11. Any other use which is determined by the Commis-
sion to be of the same general character as the above
uses.
C. Acces s 01'Y Us es.
1. Administrative, executive, financial offices and
incidental services, such as restaurants to serve em-
ployees, when conducted on premlses.
2. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily
appurtenant to a permitted use.
3. Retail sale of products produced and manufactured
on the site.
4. Caretaker house.
D. Conditional Uses.
1. Motels.
2. Restaurants.
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3. Service sta1:ions.
4. Any of the fo1.1O',ving manufacturing uses, involving
primary production of the following products fro!:! raw
mRterials, provided t~at s~ch uses are located not less
than five hundred feet: (500') from the nearest R zone,
C zone, I-R zone, or A zone desiguated for future
residential development in the Chula Vista General
PlcU1.
(a) Asphalt, cement, ch~rcoal and fuel briquettes.
(b) Aniline dyes, ammonia, carbide, caustic
soda, celluose, chlorine, carbon black and bone
black, creosote, hydrogen and oxygen, industrial
alcohol, nitrates of an explosive nature, potash,
plastic materials and synthetic resins, pyroxylin,
rayon yarn, and hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric,
picric and sulphuric acids.
(c) Coal, coke and tar products, manufacturing of
explosives, fertilizers, gelatin, animal glue and
size.
(d) Turpentine, matches, paint.
(e) Rubber and soaps.
(f) Grain milling.
(g) The following processes: nitrating of cott.on
or other materials; magnesium foundry; reduction,
refining, srrelting and alloying of metal or metal
ores; refining petroleum products such as gasoline,
kerosene, naptha, lubricating oil; distillation of
,'lOod or bones; storage, curing or tanning of raw,
green or salted hides or skins.
(h) Stockyards and slaughter houses, except 5S
allowed elsewhere in this article, and slag piles.
(i) Storage of fireworks or explosives, except
where incidental to a permi t.ted use.
(j) Automobile salvage and wrecking operations,
and industrial metal and waste rag, glass or
paper salvage operations, provided that all
operat.ions are conduc.ted wi thin a solid screen
not less than eight feet (8') high, and that
materials stored are not piled higher than said
screen.
(k) Any other use which is determined by the
Commission to be of the same general character
as the above uses.
5. Unclassified uses, as provided in Section 33.517.
E. Signs. Civil, real estate and business signs are
permi tted subject to .the following regulations:
1. Maintenance: All signs shall be maintained in
good and safe constructural condition; shall be
painted on all exterior parts unless coated or
made of rust inhibitive material; and shall be
maintained in good condition or appearance, neatly
painted or posted at all times.
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2~ Ren/ouing C~soZ8~e Signs: AJ.l signs relating
tf) a .OL'Od~,ICt. no lon:.~;er ava.ilable for pUrCi"lClS(~ by
the p~lbJ..ic anc~ 2.11 ~igns 1:"e1ating- to a tJusinc~ss
~..~hich. has closed or moved ar,\7ay shall be: removed i
tog-ether 'itIi th any su.:jporting s t:ructur8S OJ.:' brac-
ing- not conside:r..'ec1 ar~ integral part of "l:l1e build-
inq. Painted wall si0ns shall be painted over
'11i 1::h a color that res.:e;Tbles or matches the 'dall.
If the O~ll1er of, or pen;ons responsible for, the
sign, or the tenant closing the business, fails
to remove or paint over the sign, the O'dner of
the premises shall be respons.ible and the work
shall be done 'dithin ninety (90) days follo'ding
the date of obsolescence.
3. Charge by City: The City of Chula Vista may
charge the cost of moving, removing, correcting,
storing, or doing work on a sign or sign struc-
ture against any of the followl.Ilg, eacll of which
shall be jointly and severally liable for said
charge:
(a) The permittee.
(b) The owner of the sign.
(c) The owner of the premises on which the
sign is located.
(d) The occupant of the premises on which
the sign is located.
4. MateriaZs: Paper or cardboard signs and cloth
or plastic fabric banners will be accepted only
when used for temporary signs as defined in the
ordinance. (Indoor window signs are excepted)
5. IZZumination: All electric signs must be
burned at full capacity at least two (2) hours
each night between the hours of sundown and mid-
night; excepting that Sunday and legal holiday
nights may be optional. All signs not so burned
shall be removed, unless repair work is in pro-
gress, within thirty (30) days from notification
by the City. Lighting which is held away from
the sign with brackets, conduits, or rods, shall
have a maximum projection of twelve feet (12')
beyond the sign face.
6. Removed Signs to he Stored: A removed sign
shall be held not less than thirty (30) days by
the City during which period it may be recovered
by the owner upon payment to the City for costs
of removal and storage and upon payment of fine.
If not recovered within the thirty (30) day period,
the sign and supporting structures shall be de-
clared abandoned and title thereto shall vest in
the City. The charge and fine may be in addition
to any penalty for the vi.olation, and recovery
of, sign does not necessarily abrogate the pene.l'ty.
7. Amol1-tiza.t~i-on Period for Sign3: Subject to
the following provisions, any sign lawfully exist-
ing and maintained at the time the sign provlslons
are adopted and made unlawful by certain provisions
of the sign code, may be so continued and main-
tained for a reasonable period to amortize the
investment thereon~ The allowable amortization
period is based upon a value as determined by
the Building and Housing Inspection Department
of the City, as follmls:
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A value under $200.00, or flaslling,
animated or moving portions of any
sig~ as defined herein nine~y (90) days
$200 - $500 - one (1) year
For each addition2l $1,000 - one (1) year
Maximum period
- ten (10) years*
*This does not apply to billboards which are covered
under the provisions of Chapter 35 of this Code.
NOTE: If changes or corrections are performed on
any sign, subsequently requiring a building permit,
such sign shall be required to conform to all the
regulations within the zone at that time without
regard to the heretofore mentioned abatement period.
8. Sign Supports: The supporting members of a
sign shall be free of any bracing such as guy wires
or cables. All supporting collllilns shall be designed
as an integral or architectural feature of the
building. Determination of the architectural com--
patability of said supporting structures, as they
relate to the sign, shall be the responsibility
of the Zoning Administrator of the City of Chula
Vista.
9. Flashing> Animated or Moving Signs: Signs are
prohibited which:
(a) Intermittently reflect lights from either
an artificial source or from the sun; or
(b) Have an illumination which is intermittent,
flashing, scintillating or of varying intensity;
or
(c) Have any visible portion in motion, either
constantly or at intervals, which motion may be
caused by either artificial or natural sources.
NOTE: This prohibition does not include barber poles,
time and weather signs as approved by the Planning
Department.
10. Exempt Signs: The provisions of the sign regu-
lations shall not apply to:
(a) Official notices of any court or public
office and legal notices posted pursuant to
law or ordinance.
(b) Traffic signs or other signs erected or
maintained by a governmental body or agency,
including railroad crossing signs, historical
signs, etc.
(c) Special event signs on or over public prop-
erty permitted by the City Council by special
approval.
(d) Especially licensed signs on or over public
proper'cy permitted by the City Council by fran-
chise, such as bus benches or trash receptacles.
(e) Municipal signs authorized by the City
Council.
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:L1. 'P.!fpC3 of S-i(J~~;3 A_lloue~7:
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(a) fv'a l1- Stgn8 < One sign for each port.iort of
the building facade facing a dedicated street
or alley. Sign area shall not exceed four (4)
sqlJare feet per lineal foot of building fr'ontag2.
Maximum size for ."3.ny one e3tablishment shall be
four hundred (400) square feet. Additional wall
signs facing interior parking or driveway areas
shall be limited t.O a maximum si ze of one hundred
(100) square feet.
(b) Either:
Projeoting Double-Faoed Sign. One sign for
each business located on the property. Maximum
projection shall be as follows: six feet (6')
above roof; five feet (5') projection beyond
building face (six feet [6'] projection allowable
on corner of building when sign is 6riented towards
two streets at any intersection); ten feet (10')
projection back from building face; ten feet (10')
minimum above ground level; or
Roof Sign. One sign for each business
located on the property. Maximum size of such
sign shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150)
square feet. Maximum projection above the
roof or parapet, twenty feet (20'). Roof signs
shall be restricted to those buildings with not
less than one hundred feet (100') of frontage,
and shall set back hlenty feet (20') from any
interior property line; or
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Pole or Ground S1:gn (fx'ee standing).
sign, subject to the following:
One
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Restricted to those uses containing a
minimum lot frontage on a dedicated
street of seventy-five feet (75').
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Supporting pole or structure shall be
set back twenty feet (20') from any
interior property line unless speci~
fically approved by the Planning Com-
mission justifying the reduction.
Height and size restricted as follows:
Maximum one hundred fifty (150) square
feet in area and thirty-five feet (35')
high; said square foo~age to be reduced
by five (5) square feet for each foot
said sign is reduced belmv the thirty-
five foot (35') height.
Example: Thirty-five feet (35') high -
one hundred fifty (150) square
feet.
Thirty feet (30') high - one
hundred hlenty-five (125)
square feet.
T\venty-- fi ve feet (25') high -
one hundred (100) square feet.
T\venty feet (20') high - seventy--
five (75) square feet.
Fifteen feet (15') high - fifty
(50) square feet.
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th2.D fift.::.eE feet. (15')
hisrh - fifteen (l5) sC1Llare f€t2tq
The basE of ~ach pole sign shall be land-
scaped. (11his requiY_'ement does no-t a.pply
to conforming signs existing at the time
of Lhe e.dopti on of this ordinance.)
::::ign shall project no further than five
feet (5') beyond the properLy line.
(c) In addit_ion to signs allowed in subsections
(a) and (b), the following will also be per-
mi tted:
Window S-[.gns. Maximum of "twenty percent
(20%) of window area.
Temporary Signs. Temporary signs shall be
permitted only for special events such as
grand openings, business anniversary sales,
change of ownership or management and
change of business address, subject to the
approval of the Zoning Administrator. Time
limit of thirty (30) days maximum.
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Marquee Sign. Signs may be placed on,
attached to, or constructed on a marquee.
Such signs shall, for the purpose of
determining projection, clearance, height
and material, be considered a part of and
shall meet the requirements of a marquee
as specified in Chapter 45 of the 1967
edition of the Uniform Building Code.
However, such signs shall project no
higher than the surface of such marquee.
Canopy Sign. One for-each business entrance
on the" site. Minimum clearance for signs
attached under the marquee shall be seven
feet (7') subject to the approval of the
Chula vista Bullding and Housing Inspec--
tion Department for materials and method
of attachment. Maximum size six inches
wide by three feet long (6" X 3') No
projection beyond the marquee.
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Promotional Sign. One promotional sign
not to exceed one hundred (100) square
feet in area shall be allowed each vacant
parcel noting such information as may be
necessary to inform the public about
proposed construction or a proposed use
contemplated for the site. Maximum time
limit of one (1) year; provided, however,
the Zoning Administrator may grant two
l-year extensions upon written request.
Real Estate Sign. One wall sign not to
exceed fifty (50) square feet in area,
giving information on sale, rental or
lease.
Directional Sign. Directional sign3
containing a maximum area of ten (10)
square feet may be permitted as neces-
sary to facilitate vehicular or pedes-
trian circulation
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Price Sign. One price sign for each
street frontage, subject to the follow-
ing:
Maximum size fifteen (15) square
feet, not to exceed five feet (5')
in any dimension. Such sign shall
not be in conflict with the provisions
of the City's Traffic Code relating
to visual clearance. The sign shall
be used to advertise gasoline prices
only and posted with the correct
prices at all times. Such signs
shall be designed as a permanent
structure rigidly attached to a
building, wall, or anchored in the
ground (maximum height five feet [5'])
adequately to resist wind pressure
as specified in Chapter 23 of the
1967 Uniform Building Code.
NOTE: Sign may be attached to the
pole sign as defined herein if said
sign is architecturally designed as
part of that sign. All signs shall
be submitted for Planning staff ap-
proval prior to installation.
F. Height Regulations. Within two hundred feet (200')
of any R zone or A zone designated for future residential
use in the Chula Vista General Plan, no structure shall
exceed three (3) stories or fifty feet (50') in height;
otherwise, no building or structure shall be erected to
such a height that it would be detrimental, in the opinion
of the Commission, to the light, air or privacy of any
other structure or use, existing or reasonably to be antic-
ipated. For other requirements see Section 33.1001 C.
G. Area, Lot Coverage and Yard Requirements. The mini-
mum lot area required shall be one of the following for
this zone classification as designated on the Zoning Map,
except where increased for conditional uses:
Min. Yards
Lot Area Exterior
(Sq.Ft. ) Front Side Yard
20,000 Bldgs. 25* Bldgs. 15*
Signs 0 Signs 0
in Feet
Side Rear
10 feet, except when 50
adjoining an R zone
or A zone designated
for future development
in the Chula Vista
General Plan, then not
less than 50 feet
*or not less than that specified on the "Building Line Map"
shall be provided and maintained. The setback requirements
shown on the adopted "Building Line Map" for Chula Vista shall
take precedence over the setbacks required in the zoning dis-
trict.
NOTE: For other setback requirements see subsection H of this
section.
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H. Other Required Conditions.
1. All uses shall be subject to initial and con-
tinued compliance with the performance standards
in Article 7, Section 33.701.
2. Site plan and architectural approval required
for all uses, as provided in Section 33.1313.
3. Off-street parking and loading facilities re-
quired for all uses as provided in Article 8, Sec-
tion 33.801.
4. In any I zone directly across the street from
any R zone or A zone designated for residential
use in the Chula vista General Plan, the loading
facilities shall be distant at least thirty feet
(30') from said street, and the structures at least
fifty feet (50') from said street.
5. The site shall be landscaped in conformance
with the Landscaping Manual of the City of Chula
Vista, and approved by the Planning Director of
Chula Vista. Street trees shall be provided as
part of an approved site plan.
6. Outdoor storage and sales yards visible from
any public right-of-way shall be completely enclosed
by solid walls, fences, building or combination
thereof, not less than six feet (6') in height.
No merchandise, materials, equipment or other goods
shall be stored or displayed higher than the en-
closing fence. For other fencing requirements see
Section 33.901 A, paragraph 14.
7. Trash storage subject to the provisions of Sec-
tion 33.901 A, paragraph 33.
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SECTION II: That Sections 33.514, 33.515, 33.516 and 33.517
,~ Article 5 of Chapter 33 be, and the same are hereby renumbered to
~ctions 33.520, 33.525, 33.530 and 33.535 respectively.
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SECTION III: That all properties within the City of Chula
, ista presently incorporated in the I-R zone be, and the same are hereby
incorporated into the I-L Limited Industrial zone, and the Comprehensive
'Zoning Map of the City of Chula vista shall be modified to show said
!change .
SECTION IV: That any and all ordinances heretofore adopted
,the City Council of the City of Chula Vista concerning said provisions
j, and the same are hereby repealed insofar as the provisions therein
~nflict with this ordinance.
SECTION V: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force
the thirty-first day from and after its passage and approval.
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Approved as to form by
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
this
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day of
MAY
, 19~, by the fallowing vote,
Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl'
Councilmen None
Councilmen None
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Mayor of the City of Chula Vista
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'STATE OF CALIFORNIA
, .,
"COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
. CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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I, KENNETH Po CAMFBELL, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
, and that the same has not been amended
r repea led.
City Clerk