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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 233 THEREOF
RELATING TO SIGNS
WHEREAS,pursuant to the California State Planning and Zoning Law, the Huntington
Beach Planning Commission and Huntington Beach City Council have held separate, duly
noticed public hearings to consider whether or not to amend by the Huntington Beach Zoning
and Subdivision Code by amending Chapter 233 thereof relating to signs; and
After due consideration of the findings and recommendations of the Planning
Commission and all other evidence presented, the City Council finds that the aforesaid
amendment is proper and consistent with the General Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
1. That Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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Sections:
233.02 Reserved
233.04 Permits Required
233.06 Permitted Signs
233-08 Exempt Signs
233.10 Prohibited Signs
233.12 Electronic Readerboards
233.14 Readerboard Signs-Multiple Users
233.16 Subdivisional Directional Signs
233.18 Promotional Activity Signs
233.20 Planned Sign Program
233.22 Miscellaneous Signs and Provisions
233.24 Nonconforming Signs
233.26 Code Compliance
233.28 Definitions
233.02 Reserved
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233.04 Permits Required
Sign permits are required for all signs, unless expressly exempted under Section 233.08. A
sign permit(building permit) for a new sign or change in sign panel/face shall be obtained
from the Department of Community Development prior to installation.
A. Sian Permit. A complete sign application shall include the following information:
1. Two sets of fully-dimensioned plans drawn to scale. The plans shall include
the following:
a. Site plan indicating the location of all proposed signs, as well as the size
and location of existing signs on the site. Photographs should be
submitted if available.
b. Sign elevations, indicating overall square footage and letter/figure
dimensions, letter style, color(indicate standard color number if
applicable), materials,proposed copy and illumination method.
C. Dimensioned building elevations with existing and proposed signs
depicted.
2. Property owner approval in the form of a letter or signature on the plans,
approving the proposed signs and authorizing submission of the sign
application.
3. For wall signs,method of attachment; for freestanding signs, foundation plan,
sign support and attachment plan.
4. Type and method of electrical insulation devices, where applicable.
5. Any design modification from the requirements of this chapter that have been
approved shall be noted, and compliance with the planned sign program,
limited sign permit, or sign code exception shall be demonstrated.
B. Planned Sign Program. Approval of a planned sign program pursuant to Section
233.20 shall be required prior to application for a sign permit for the following
requests:
1. A site with five or more non-residential businesses or uses.
2. A site with two or more freestanding identification signs where there is a
request for a new freestanding sign.
3. Commercial properties with 1,300 feet or more on one street frontage
requesting more freestanding signs than allowed pursuant to Section
233.06.
4. Consolidated subdivision directional signs identifying multiple
projects on multiple sign panels.
5. Service stations.
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6. Wall signs for second floor businesses with exterior access.
7. Wall signs installed on a building wall not adjacent to the business suite.
C. Sign Code Exception: The Zoning Administrator may grant a sign code exception for
requests for supergraphics,three-dimensional signs, and relief from the strict
application of Section 233.06. The following findings. shall be made prior to approval
of any sign code exception:
1. The sign is compatible with the character of the area and is needed f0F due to
special circumstances defined by the applicant and applicable to the property.
2. The sign will not adversely affect other signs in the area.
3. The sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
4. The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not
be a hazardous distraction.
D. Limited Sign Permit. The owner of a sign which does not conform to the provisions
of Section 233.06 may file an application for a limited sign permit to the Director for
permission to change the face or copy of such sign. A limited sign permit cannot be
processed for illegal signs or signs listed as prohibited in Section 233.10. The
Director may approve the face change and extend a sign's use for a time period
deemed appropriate, not to exceed two (2) years. A sign permit shall be obtained
prior to installation of the new sign panel/face.
A cash bond in an amount determined by the Director to reflect the cost of removal
based on information provided by a sign company shall be required to guarantee the
sign's removal upon expiration of the limited sign permit. Approval shall be subject
to the following findings:
1. Due to unique circumstances,the sign's immediate removal will result in a
substantial hardship for the applicant.
2. The sign will not adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area.
3. The sign,will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
4. The sign will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.
5. The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not
be a hazardous distraction.
E Design Review Board. When authorized by the provisions of the BZSO, the Design
Review Board(DRB) shall review and act on the following items prior to application
for a sign permit. Otherwise, the DRB shall review and render a recommendation to
the appropriate decision maker(Zoning Administrator, Director, etc.) on the -
following items:
1. Planned Sign Programs.
2. Electronic Readerboard Signs.
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3. Signs on properties within the following areas:
a. Redevelopment project areas;
b. Areas subject to specific plans;
c. Areas abutting or adjoining, or within 500 feet of PS (Public Semipublic)
districts;
d. OS-PR(Open Space-Parks and Recreation) and OS-S (Open Space-
Shoreline districts); and
e. Areas designated by the City Council.
F. Temporary Sign Permit. The Director may issue a temporary sign permit valid for up
to 30 days, if it is found that the temporary sign is necessary to establish or maintain
identity until a permanent sign can be erected. Extensions of the 30 day permit may
be granted at the discretion of the Director. The Director may also approve a
temporary sign permit for the following temporary signs provided the signs conform
with the standards defined in Section 233.06:
1. Signs necessary to avoid a dangerous condition, including directional signs
during construction.
2. Signs pertaining to a use permitted by a temporary use permit.
3. Promotional activity non-exempt signs, a maximum of 90 days per calendar
year pursuant to Section 233.18.
233.06 Permitted Signs.
All signs shall be governed by the following schedule, except if addressed elsewhere in this chapter.
The schedule lists maximum standards for number, area, and height of allowed signs which does not
necessarily ensure architectural compatibility. Therefore, in addition to the enumerated standards,
consideration shall be given to building setbacks, visibility of attached signing on the site, and the
proposed sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the property,to the surrounding
neighborhood, and to community goals. Compatible design, simplicity, sign effectiveness and
adherence to the objectives and policies in the Urban Design Element of the General Plan shall be
used as guidelines for sign approval. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude public access signage.
The Planning Commission may, in addition, from time to time adopt policies regarding sign
standards. Such policies may include separate standards or provisions for specific areas of the
community.
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A. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
1. FREESTANDING SIGNS ON ADAMS AVE.,BEACH BLVD, BROOKHURST ST.,EDINGER
AVE., GOLDENWEST ST.AND WARNER AVE.
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a. Interior lots with less than One MR. 50 sq.ft.
200 feet of street frontage +5 ft.for Bonus +25 sq.ft.for Bonus
b. Interior lots with min.200 feet One 15 ft. 70 sq.ft.
but less than 400 feet +5 ft.for Bonus +30 sq.ft.for Bonus
C. Corner lots with the greatest One per 7 ft. 30 sq.ft.
street frontage less than 400 feet street frontage +3 ft.for Bonus +15 sq.ft.for Bonus
d. Interior lots with min.400 feet of frontage One primary(P) 20 ft.(P) 100 sq.ft.(P)
AND Corner lots with and two secondary(S) +5 ft.for(P)Bonus +25 sq.ft.(P)Bonus
min.400 feet on one street frontage signs per street 7 ft.(S) 30 sq.ft.(S)
e. Regional Mall Identification Sign One per street frontage 25 ft. 100 sq.ft.
One freeway sign 25 ft. above freeway 200 sq.ft.
2. FREESTANDING SIGNS ON ALL OTHER ARTERIALS NOT LISTED ABOVE
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a. Interior lots with less than One 7 ft. 50 sq.ft.
400 feet of street frontage +1 ft,for Bonus +10 sq.ft.for Bonus
b. Corner lots with the greatest One per street 7 ft. 30 sq.ft.
street frontage less than 400 feet +1 ft.for Bonus +10 sq.ft.for Bonus
C. Interior lots with min.400 feet of frontage One primary(P) 15 ft.(P) 70 sq.ft.(P)
AND Corner lots with and two secondary(S) +0.5 ft,for Bonus + 10 ft.for Bonus
min.400 feet on one street frontage signs per street 7 ft.(S) 30 sq.ft,(S)
1. B nus signs shall have an opaque background,internal illumination for items of information only.
2. Multi-tenant panels are permitted provided the panels are minimum 10 inches in height,with a minimum 6 inch letter height.
They shall be restricted to one uniform background color and two colors for the sign copy,with the exception that the Center
Identification may have a separate background color. Sign copies shall be limited to the company name or one generic item
of information. Major tenant identification shall be encouraged by being placed on the largest panel.
3. SecondM signs fS)are in addition to the Primary(P)sign. Secondary sign copy shall be limited to business identification
only.
4. Street addresses shall be included on all freestanding signs with minimum six(6)inch numerals.
OTHER LOCATIONAL CRITERIA FOR FREESTANDING COMMERCIAL SIGNS
1. No business shall have more than one freestanding sign facing each frontage.
2. Freestanding signs on the same site shall be located a minimum of 150 feet apart unless approved by a planned sign program.
3. A freestanding sign shall not be permitted in an area between the building and right-of-way when that portion of the building
is located at the minimum setback.
4. Signs shall be located in a landscape planter a minimum of 2 feet wider than the sign itself. Square poles or other architectural
treatment shall be required,except if the sign is 8 feet or less in height,it shall be of monument type,with a minimum 2 foot -
base. Placement shall conform with Diagram A.
5. No freestanding sign shall be located along a local street.
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A. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (CONTINUED)
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1. Channel letter signs required on all sites
Individual Business wall One per street or 1.5 sq.ft per linear ft.of consisting of 5 or more uses.
Identification parking lot business frontage.
frontage for 2. Signs over 50 sq.ft.shall have an opaque
each separate Business<50,000 sq.ft. background and internal illumination for
business on the Max.total=200 sq.ft.* items of information only or shall be of
ground floor, channel letter design.
BU in.gss-50.000+sq.ft.
Signs for second No Max.* 3. Multi-business consolidated wall signs shall
floor businesses be permitted provided the signs do not exceed
with exterior No sign shall exceed the allowable sign area.
access may be 200 sq.ft.or 1.5 sq.ft.
permitted by per linear ft.of the 4. Placement shall conform to Diagram B.
Planned Sign wall upon which it is
Program placed. 5. One nameplate may be placed at each door,
loading dock,or other entrance facing a
Channel letter signs: public street;max.6 sq.ft.
15%bonus after above
calculation. 6. Signs on projecting canopies/awnings shall be
considered wall signs.
7. Raceways shall only be permitted when
unable to place electrical components within
wall/parapet.
Under One per 8 sq.ft. 1. Canopy signs shall be attached perpendicular
canopy business to the building face,centered above the store
entrance or lease length.
2, Minimum 8 ft.ground clearance.
3. Signs shall not be illuminated.
3. CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS
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Hotel with US One per site 30%of allowable See To be combined with
convention facility Vs area A.I.Freestanding permitted sign.
Signs(a-d)above
Live entertainment Fs One per site 30%of allowable See To be combined with
Vs area A.1.Freestanding permitted sign.
Signs(a-d)above
Tenant Directory Vs One per site 30 sq.R. 7 ft. Low intensity illumination,oriented
toward pedestrians and motorists
on site. Min.30 ft.from exterior
property lines,and 25 ft.from
other freestanding signs.
Menu Board f/s or One per drive- 10 sq.ft. 7 ft. May be in addition to permitted sign. -
wall thru lane
Electronic Readerboards (See Sections 233.12 and 233.14 for specifications)
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S. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
1. FREESTANDING SIGNS
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Industrial/ One business Under 1 acre: 7 ft. 1. Sign copy shall be limited to center or
Mixed Uses identification sign per 32 sq.ft single business identification only. No
site multi-tenant panels shall be permitted.
Industrial centers over
1 acre: 2.Freestanding signs shall conform to
50 sq.ft. Diagram A,and shall be located in a
landscaped planter a minimum of 2 feet
wider than the sign itself.
3.All freestanding signs shall have the street
address included on the sign.
4.Signs shall be monument type.
5.Internally illuminated signs shall be
designed as bonus signs.
Mixed Use One per street frontage Under I acre: 10 ft. 1.Multi-tenant panels are permitted
businesses with 32 sq.ft provided the panels are minimum
frontaees on 10 inches in height with minimum 6 inch
Gothard SILcet Industrial centers over high letters. They shall be restricted to
1 acre: one uniform background color and two
50 sq.ft. colors for the sign copy,with the
exception that the Center Identification
may have a separate background color.
Sign copies shall be limited to the
company name or one generic item of
information.
2.Major tenant identification shall be
encouraged by being placed on the largest
panel.
3. Signs eight(8)feet or less shall be
monument type.
4.Internally illuminated signs shall be
designed as bonus signs..
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All Industrial/ One per street or I sq.ft.per linear ft.of Below roofline� 1.One nameplate may be placed at each
Mixed Uses parking lot frontage for building frontage. door,loading dock,or other entrance
each separate business. facing a public street;max.6 sq.ft.
Channel letter signs
receive a t 0%bonus 2.Internally illuminated signs shall be
after the above designed as bonus signs. _
calculation.
3.Raceways shall only be permitted when
Max. 100 sq.ft.per unable to place electrical components
business for all wall within wall/parapet.
signs.
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C. RESIDENTIAL
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Neighborhood Vs I per street I sq.ft.per unit, 6 ft. 1. Signs shall be affixed to perimeter wall or
Identification entrance max.50 sq.ft. placed within a landscaped planter.
CAR 2.Sign copy shall be limited to 18 inches in
height,name of development only.
wall One on each 0.5 sq.ft.per 3.Freestanding signs shall be setback 20 feet
side of each unit,max.25 sq. from any interior property line. Placement
street entrance ft. shall conform to Diagram A.
Vacancy Signs wall One per street 6 sq.ft. Below roofline 1.Copy limited to"vacancy,"type of unit
for multi-family frontage available,and source of information.
developments
D. CHURCHES, AND SCHOOLS, AND COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL
USES WITHIN PUBLIC PARKS
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I n ific ion f/s One per site 32 sq.ft. 7 ft.___ 1.Freestanding signs shall be completely
located within a landscaped planter.
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2.Signs shall be monument type.
wall One per site 1 sq,ft.per linear Below roofline
ft.of bldg. 3.Freestanding signs shall be setback 5 ft.
frontage from any interior property line.
Max.32 sq.ft.
4.All freestanding signs shall have the
address included on the sign.
5.Raceways shall only be permitted when
unable to place electrical components
within wall/parapet.
Changeable Conv Vs One per site 30%of allowable 7 ft. To be combined with permitted sign.
Vs area
wall One per site 10 sq.ft. May be in addition to permitted sign.
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E. SERVICE STATIONS
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Business Vs One per site Alternative A: 7 ft. 1. Service Stations with
Identification 20 sq.ft.if sign contains convenience markets shall use
only identification and no Alt rn-_atiyc A.
changeable copy panels for
pricing. 2.Freestanding signs shall be
located in a landscaped planter a
OR minimum of 2 feet wider than the
sign itself.
Alternative B:
50 sq.ft.if price 3. Signs shall be monument type.
information is incorporated
on sign. Sign shall contain 4.All freestanding signs shall have
panels for fuel price only. the address included on the sign.
No detached price signs
shall be located elsewhere
on the site.
wall one per street 1 sq.ft.per linear foot of Below roofline 1.Internal illumination or channel
frontage building frontage letters only.
and/or
2.If canopy fascia signs are used for
canopy one per street 10 sq.ft, business ID,no wall signs shall
frontage be permitted on bldg.
3.Max.letter height for fascia signs
shall be 75%of fascia width.
4.If canopy fascia signs are not
provided,a logo may be
permitted on each side of canopy
column connector(spandrel)in
addition to wall signs.
Fuel Price and f/s One per street 12 sq.ft, 6 ft. 1.Price signs shall advertise fuel
Credit frontage in prices only and no other product
information conjunction with available.
Alternative A
sign. 2.Freestanding signs shall be
completely located within a
Price signs shall landscaped planter.
be located a
minimum 15 ft.
from other
freestanding
signs.
Pumn Attached One per canopy 2 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.No other signs shall be permitted
Instructions to pump column. on the canopy or column except
or island as specified.
Identificati n column
2.Point of purchase signs shall be
prohibited.
3.State or Federal government
required signs encompassed
within a fuel pump shall not be
regulated by this ordinance.
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F. PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS
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Building identification wall One per building 3 sq.ft.per foot Shall be placed 1.Such sign shall be in addition to
for buildings over 100 frontage of Bldg.Height within top 25 ft. that which is permitted
ft. in height of bldg, elsewhere in this article.
2.Raceways shall only be
permitted when unable to place
electrical components within
wall/parapet.
Promotional Activity Signs (See Section 233.18 for specifications)
Real Estate 1.Real estate signs shall be
removed immediately after sale
-Residential Districts One per site 8 sq.ft. 6 ft. or lease,which shall be defined
as the close of escrow.
-Commercial Office Fs
Districts One per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. 2.Signs shall not be attached to the
OR perimeter walls of residential
-Commercial/ communities or create any
Industrial Districts wall hazards for traffic or pedestrians.
One per site 30 sq.ft. 12 ft.
-Miscellaneous/
All other Districts
One per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft.
Open House Signs and f/s One Sign 6 sq.ft. 4 ft. 1.Open house signs and flags may
RRpal Estate Flags be displayed only during
Three flags per site 2.5 sq.ft. 6 ft. daylight hours and when the
property is available for
inspection.
2.Open house signs may only be
placed at the immediate points of
access to a residential
subdivision from an arterial.
Placement shall be in the
parkway only and not in street
medians or dividers.
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233.08 Exempt Signs
Signs exempt from the sign permit requirements of this chapter include:
A. Corner stones, including names of buildings, dates of erection, and citations that are
made an integral part of the structure.
B. Credit card,trading stamp, or trade association signs not exceeding 0.5 square feet
each.
C. Governmental flags of any governmental agency not used for commercial
promotional purposes.
D. Neighborhood Watch signs.
E. Notices posted by a utility or other quasi-public agent in the performance of a public
duty or by any person giving due legal notice.
F. Official notices of any court, public body or officer.
G. Oil operations signs consistent with Title 15 of the Municipal Code.
H. One construction sign per street frontage with a maximum sign area of 32 square feet
located on a construction site during the course of construction. Removal is required
prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection, whichever comes
first.
1. One name plate, not over six (6) square feet in area, displaying the name and/or
profession of the occupant of the building and/or the address, may be placed at each
door, loading dock, or other entrance facing a public street.
J. On-premise parking and other directional signs,not exceeding one double-faced sign
per entrance, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area and four(4) feet in height.
Such signs shall not include business identification,product, or logo.
K. Open house signs, not to exceed six(6) square feet and four(4) feet in height, may be
displayed adjacent to the entrance of a property for sale or rent during daylight hours
when the property is open for inspection.
L. Pennants corresponding to a City sponsored event or theme. The pennants shall be on
light standards located on private property, a maximum of 30 square feet per pennant,
with a minimum eight(8) foot clearance from the ground. Written text shall be
restricted to the name and dates of the event. Pennants shall be removed within five
(5) working days upon the completion of the event.
M. Political campaign signs which do not pose a traffic or safety hazard, are not erected
more than 75 days prior to or remain more than 15 days after an election, and have
been granted permission of the property owner for display. Political signs shall be
prohibited in street medians and dividers.
N. Promotional Activity Signs for Vehicle Sales Dealerships provided they comply with
the provisions set forth in Section 233.18 G.
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0. Public transit seating signs and public information, directional, and warning signs
erected by a public agency.
P. Real estate signs provided they comply with the provisions set forth in Section
233.06 F.
Q. Signs manufactured as a standard, integral part of a mass-produced product accessory
to a commercial or public or semi-public use, including telephone booths, vending
machines, automated teller machines, and gasoline pumps.
R. Signs within a building not visible from a public street and window signs not
exceeding 20 percent of the visible area of a window(50% during December). No
window sign shall be displayed above the second story.
S. Signs required by the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA).
T. Street address numerals.
U. No-trespassing signs posted a minimum of 100 feet apart.
233.10 Prohibited Signs
A. Canvas signs, banners,pennants, streamers,balloons or other temporary signs except
as provided in Sections 233.08 (Exempt Signs), 233.16 (Subdivision Directional
Signs) or 233.18 (Promotional Activity Signs).
B. Mobile, A-frame, and portable signs and those of a similar nature which are not
permanently attached to the ground or building except as provided in Sections 233.18
or 233.20,
C. Roof signs.
D. Signs which resemble any official marker erected by the city, state, or any
governmental agency, or which, by reason of position, shape, color or illumination
would conflict with the proper functioning of any traffic sign or signal or would be a
hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
E. Signs which produce odor, sound, smoke, fire or other such emissions.
F. Flashing, moving,pulsating, or intermittently lighted signs,mechanical movement
signs, including searchlights, except electronic readerboards and public service signs
such as those for time and temperature.
G. Animals or human beings, live or simulated, utilized as signs.
H. Projecting signs, except canopy or awning signs and under-canopy signs, subject to
subsections 233.06(A) and 233.06(E). -
1. Signs which constitute a nuisance or hazard due to their intensity of light.
J. Signs visible from and within 100 feet of an R district which are illuminated between
the hours of 10 PM and 7 AM unless they identify an establishment open for business
during those hours.
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K. Off-premises signs, including billboards or advertising structures installed for the
purpose of advertising a project, subject or business unrelated to the premises upon
which the sign is located, except subdivision directional signs and multiple user
electronic readerboards.
L. Abandoned signs and signs which no longer identify a bona fide business conducted
on the premises. Such signs shall be removed by the property owner within 60 days
of the business' closing date. The sign panel may be turned over(blank side out) if
the sign complies with code.
M. Signs on any public property, including signs affixed to utility poles, or projecting
onto the public right-of-way, except political signs and those required by law. This
section shall not prohibit the placement of advertising panels on public service items
including,but not limited to,trash receptacles, bicycle racks, bus benches,transit
shelters, and telephone booths, within public rights-of-way or in publicly-operated
beaches or parks provided such items are placed in accord with an agreement granted
by the City Council.
N. Vehicle signs, signs affixed to automobiles, trucks, trailers or other vehicles on public
or private property for the basic purpose of advertising, identifying or providing
direction to a use or activity not related to the lawful use of the vehicle for delivering
merchandise or rendering service. Any such vehicle signs which have as their
primary purpose to serve as a non-moving or moving display are prohibited.
233.12 Electronic Readerboards.
Electronic readerboards may be permitted subject to the review by the Design Review Board, and
approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission.
A. Required Findings: Prior to approving a conditional use permit to allow an electronic
readerboard sign, the Planning Commission shall make the following findings:
1. The proposed electronic readerboard sign conforms with the standards and
criteria as set forth in this chapter;
2. The proposed electronic readerboard sign is compatible with other signs on
the site and in the vicinity;
3. The proposed electronic readerboard sign will not adversely impact traffic
circulation in adjacent rights-of-way or create a hazard to vehicular or
pedestrian traffic; and
4. The proposed electronic readerboard sign shall not have adverse visual
impacts on adjoining commercial and/or residential neighborhoods.
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B. Readerboard Sign Criteria:
1. Electronic readerboards may be freestanding or wall type signs.
2. The maximum number of electronic readerboards shall be one per site.
3. The maximum sign area shall be 115 square feet; 90 square feet for message
center; and 25 square feet for other information.
4. The maximum height of a freestanding electronic readerboard sign shall be
25 feet.
5. The electronic readerboard shall have cylinders, a shade screen and a
photocell for reducing the intensity of lighting at night.
6. The maximum measurable light output of the electronic readerboard shall not
exceed 50 foot-candles at any property line.
C. Location Requirements:
1. Electronic readerboards shall only be allowed e4y on parcels abutting a
freeway and on parcels abutting Beach Boulevard, excluding the portion along
Beach Boulevard designated as a landscape corridor south of Adams to Pacific
Coast Highway.
2. Minimum lot frontage: 200 feet.
3. Minimum distance between electronic readerboards: 150 feet.
4. Minimum distance to any residence: 150 feet.
D. Other_Standards:
1. Where a site has an electronic readerboard, temporary banners, balloons, flags,
etc., shall be permitted a maximum of 15 days per calendar year.
2. Hours of operation: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. At least 10 percent of the
message time, or any percentage deemed necessary by the City for emergency
conditions, shall be used for public service announcements.
3. Messages in an electronic readerboard shall be no faster than one message
every four seconds, and the minimum interval between messages shall be at
least one second. Continuous motion of messages is not permitted.
4. Light intensity changes (other than between day and night uses) are not
permitted.
5. In addition to the electronic readerboard sign, one monument sign,maximum of seven(7) feet in height and a maximum fifty (50) square feet in sign area,
may be permitted and all other signage shall be brought into conformance
with this chapter.
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233.14 Readerboard Signs - Multiple Users
Off site electronic readerboard signs may be permitted subject to the conditional use permit approval
by the Planning Commission. Approval of electronic readerboard signs shall be subject to the
following:
A. Required Findings: Prior to approving a conditional use permit to allow a multiple
user electronic readerboard sign,the Planning Commission shall make the following
findings:
1. The proposed electronic readerboard sign conforms with the standards and
criteria as set forth in the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance;
2. The proposed electronic readerboard sign will not adversely impact traffic
circulation in adjacent right-of-way or create a hazard to vehicle or pedestrian
traffic.
B. Multiple User Readerboard Sian Criteria:
1. Multiple user electronic readerboard signs may be located at a site which is
not the location of any of the parties using the sign for advertising.
2. Multiple user electronic readerboard shall be freestanding.
3. The maximum sign area shall be twelve hundred (1200) square feet.
4. The maxim-Lun height of a multiple user readerboard sign shall be eighty-five
(85) feet.
5. The multiple user readerboard shall have cylinders or directional incandescent
lamps and have a shade screen or louver system, a shade screen and a
photocell for reducing the intensity of lighting at night.
C. Lighting Standards:
1. The maximum night time light intensity and illuminance shall conform to the
following:
MAXIMUM NIGHT TIME INTENSITY
Height from Ground
in feet 5 10 20 30 50 70 85
Maximum Intensity 125, 130, 145, 170, 250, 370, 490,
x 1000 lumens
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MAXIMUM NIGHT TIME ILLUMINANCE
Land Use
at Receptor Site Residential Commercial Other
Maximum Illuminance 0.3 2.0 1.0
foot-candles
The maximum night time illuminance shall be measured at the receptor site, at
ground level, by a direct reading,portable light meter. Measurements shall
not be made within one hour after sunset or before sunrise.
2. Illuminance shall be determined by the difference between a reading taken
with the sign on and another reading taken within three (3)minutes with the
sign off.
3. An illuminance chart shall be prepared by a licensed engineer and submitted
to the Director for approval prior to installation. Conformance with this
ordinance shall be verified by actual measurements made, as specified herein,
after installation. The method of measurement and results shall be subject to
approval of the Director.
D. Location Requirements:
1. A multiple user reader board shall be located no farther than two hundred
(200) feet from a freeway.
2. The minimum distance between multiple user reader boards shall be one
thousand(1,000) feet.
3. The sign shall be a minimum distance of 600 feet from residential properties.
E. Other Standards:
1. No off site electronic reader board will be permitted except for multiple users.
2. At least twenty (20%) of the message time, or any percentage deemed
necessary by the City for emergency conditions shall be used for public
service announcements.
3. Messages in a multiple user sign shall be no faster than one message every
four(4) seconds and the minimum interval between messages shall be at least
one second.
4. Light intensity changes (other than between day and night uses) are not
permitted.
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233.16 Subdivision Directional Signs.
Subdivision directional signs, shall contain only the name of a development,the developer,price
information, and directional information for land development projects located within the City. No
land development project shall be permitted more than six off-site subdivision directional signs, and
approval for such signs shall be subject to the following standards:
A. Location requirements:
1. Signs shall not be located within any public right-of-way or on any property
developed with residential uses other than that of the subdivision identified.
2. Signs located on the same side of the street shall be a minimum of 600 feet
from any other subdivision directional sign except a sign may be permitted on
each corner of the intersection of arterial highways.
3. Maximum area and height:
a. 64 square feet in area and 15 feet high provided there is a minimum
50 foot distance from any adjacent developed property.
b. 32 square feet in area and 8 feet high provided there is a minimum
25 foot distance from any adjacent developed property.
B. Permit expiration: Permits issued for subdivision directional signs shall expire either
one year from the date of issuance or on the date 90 percent of the projects units have
all been sold, leased, or rented for the first time, whichever is sooner. Annual
renewals may be granted for such time as units still exist for sale; however, no more
than one directional sign is allowed after 90 percent of the units are sold, leased or
rented.
C. Street widening: When a sign conflicts with street widening or construction, it shall
be removed upon written notice at no cost to any public agency.
D. Required bon_d: Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall file a
cash bond in an amount set by resolution of the City Council. The full bond amount
shall be refunded if the sign structure is removed and the site restored to its original
condition within 15 days after the expiration of the permit. If the sign structure is not
removed, the City shall remove the sign and its supporting structure with the cost
deducted from the cash bond, and any remainder refunded.
233.18 Promotional Activity Signs
A. Promotional activity signs may be placed on a site subject to the approval of the
Director, provided that temporary signs comply with this section, and do not create
safety hazards or block signs identifying adjoining establishments.
B. A temporary sign permit for promotional activity banners,pennant or pennants,
unless otherwise specified, shall be valid for a maximum of ninety (90) days in any
calendar year and shall not be renewable.
C. A promotional activity banner or banners shall not exceed one square foot of banner
area for each linear foot of building frontage and in no case shall the total banner area
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exceed 100 square feet. Pennants shall be limited to a maximum of one square foot
for each pennant.
D. A temporary sign permit for grand opening promotional activities shall be allowed for
ninety (90) days, and the permit is not renewable. A promotional activity banner, as
permitted above, shall not be affected by the issuance of a grand opening sign permit
during the same calendar year. The size of a grand opening banner shall not exceed
the size specified in Section 233.18 C.
E. Promotional signs shall not be in a condition of disrepair. Disrepair shall include
torn, faded or sagging signs.
F. Sites with electronic readerboards shall be permitted to have promotional activity
signs displayed a maximum of fifteen(15) days per calendar year.
G. Vehicle sales businesses on Beach Boulevard shall be exempt from these limitations
on promotional activity signs provided they comply with the following:
1. Eighteen inch(18")non-metallic helium balloons and large non-metallic
inflatables may be displayed on the weekends (Friday 9:00 AM through
Sunday 12:00 Midnight), provided they do not project over the public right-
of-way.
2. Automobile dealerships on Beach Boulevard shall be permitted to display
flags,pennants,banners and car-top signs throughout the year.
H. Vehicle sales businesses on Beach Boulevard shall obtain a temporary sign permit for
the use of large displays and inflatables larger than eighteen inches(18") in diameter.
The displays and inflatables shall be affixed directly to the ground or roof of a
building; the displays and inflatables shall not be elevated up in the air. The displays
and inflatables shall be limited to a maximum of twelve (12)weekends per calendar
year.
233.20 Planned Sign Program
A planned sign program shall be submitted to the Director when required by Section 233.04 B. Such
program shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board and approved by the Director prior to
issuance of any permit for signs. The purpose of the planned sign program is to encourage
coordinated and quality sign design as well as to permit more flexible sign standards for commercial
and industrial centers.
The standards of Section 233.06 shall be used as a guide in the design of a planned sign program.
The property owner shall designate a person or firm as the primary liaison with the City for the
purpose of submitting sign permit requests in conformance with the approved planned sign program.
A. Planned sign program applications shall be submitted to the Planning Division and
shall include the following:
1. A site plan, drawn to scale, depicting the precise locations of all buildings and
signs;
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2. Drawings and/or sketches indicating the exterior surface details of all
buildings on the site on which wall signs, directory signs, or projecting signs
are proposed;
3. Written text describing the specific sign criteria for the property. The program
shall, at minimum, include provisions regulating sign height, area, sign type,
colors, design and location.
4. A statement of the reasons for any requested modifications to the provisions
or standards of this chapter; and
5. The name, address, and telephone number of the person or firm responsible
for administering the planned sign program.
B. A planned sign program may include more than one freestanding sign per parcel or
other deviations from the standards of this chapter, provided that the total sign area
does not exceed the area otherwise permitted by Section 233.06 by more than
10 percent, or by 30% for multiple automobile franchises occupying the same lot, and
commercial businesses with 50,000 square feet or more of floor area. In approving a
planned sign program, the Director shall find:
1. That the proposed signs are compatible with the style or character of existing
improvements on the site and are well-related to each other, reflecting a
common theme and design style.
C. The Director may require any reasonable conditions necessary to carry out the intent
of the planned sign program. For developments with existing signs, a schedule or
phasing plan for bringing such signs into conformance with the planned sign program
shall be submitted and become part of the approval. A cash bond may be required to
guarantee their modification or removal.
233.22 Miscellaneous Signs and Provisions
A. Signs within the Downtown Specific Plan or any other specific plan area shall comply
with any additional requirements outlined within the plan itself and any applicable
design guidelines.
B. Non-commercial murals, non-commercial large graphic designs, and statuary shall be
subject to review by the Director for the sole purpose of ensuring that such displays
will not pose a hazard to public health, safety or welfare.
C. No window or contiguous window panes shall be covered by paper or painting signs E
which exceed 20 percent of the total area of that window at any time.
Exception: Windows may be covered up to 50% during the month of December.
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233.24 Nonconforming Signs
A. Continuation of Use. Any nonconforming on-site sign may be maintained after the
effective date of the ordinance codified in this title,provided that the nonconforming
sign is not:
1. Changed to another nonconforming sign; or
2. Structurally altered so as to extend its useful life; or
3. Expanded or altered as defined in Section 233.28, except that a change of sign
panel/face may be permitted provided the items of information on the sign
(i.e. business name)remain the same; or
4. Reestablished after discontinuance for ninety (90) days or more; or
5. Reestablished after damage or destruction of more than fifty percent(50%) of
the sign value at the time of such damage or destruction.
B. Signs replaced or requested to be modified at the owner's initiative shall comply with
all current provisions of this chapter unless granted a sign code exception, limited sign
permit or planned sign program.
233.26 Code Compliance
Signs shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter,the Uniform Building Code and National
Electric Code, as adopted by the City.
PenaLty. No person, firm, corporation or other legal entity shall maintain, place, erect, or permit any
sign to be displayed in violation of this chapter. Violations are a misdemeanor and are punishable as
provided in Chapter 249 Enforcement of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
233.28 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply to the provisions in this Chapter. General definitions are
contained in Chapter 203.
A. Abandoned Sign: a sign which no longer directs, advertises or identifies a legal
business establishment,product or activity on the premises where such sign is
displayed.
B. Alteration: any change of copy, sign face, color, size, shape, illumination,
position, location, construction, or supporting structure of any sign.
C. Animated Sian: any sign which is designed to give a message through a
sequence of progressive changes of parts or lights or degree of lighting.
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D. Area of Sig
1. The area included within the outer dimensions of a sign(excluding
structural supports).
2. For freestanding signs, sign area shall be calculated on one (1)face of the
sign, provided a sign face on a double-sided sign is not separated from the
opposite side of the sign by more than 12 inches at any point.
3. For illuminated awning or canopy signs, sign area shall be calculated around
the sign copy only.
4. For signs without a border or frame (channel or skeleton letters), the area
shall be within a rectangle or eight(8) continuous straight lines (with right
angles)formed around the extreme outer limits of the sign message,
including all figures and any background or color which is an integral part of
the sign.
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E. Awning: a shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and
composed of non-rigid materials except for the supporting framework.
F. Awning Sign: a sign painted on,printed on, or attached flat against the surface
of an awning.
G. Banner Sign: a temporary sign composed of fabric or flexible material with no
enclosing frame.
H. Bonus Sian: an internally illuminated freestanding sign designed with opaque
sign faces/panels, and illumination for items of information only.
I. Business Identification Sign: a sign which serves to identify only the name and
address of the premises, business,building or portion of building upon which it
is located and includes no other advertising such as product lists,phone
numbers and hours of operation. Logos may also be permitted.
I. Building Frontage: the linear extent of a building or business which has frontage
on either a street or parking area. Only one side of the building facing the street
or parking area shall be used to determine the maximum sign area.
J. Canopy: a permanent roof-like structure which extends along and projects
beyond the wall of a building, or is freestanding as common in service stations,
and is generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the
weather.
K. Changeable„Copy Sign: a sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or
illustrations that can be changed manually or electrically without altering the
face or surface of the sign.
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L. Channel letters: individual letters or figures, illuminated or non-illuminated,
affixed to a building or freestanding sign structure.
M. Construction Sign: a temporary sign identifying the persons, firms or businesses
directly connected with a construction or development project and may include
the name of the future site occupant.
N. Directional Sign: an on-premise incidental sign designed to guide or direct
pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
O. Electronic Readerboard: a changeable message sign consisting of a matrix of
lamps which are computer controlled.
P. Exposed Neon: neon tubing used for lighting in signs and other building
identification.such as raceways and accent lighting.
Q. Exposed Raceway: visible tube or box behind a wall sign used to house
electrical wiring for the wall sign.
R. Flashing Sign: an illuminated sign which contains an intermittent or sequential
flashing light source or any other such means to attract attention. This definition
is not intended to include "changeable copy signs" or "animated signs."
S. Freestanding Sian: a sign permanently attached to the ground and which does
not have a building as its primary structural support. This includes ground
signs,pole signs and monument signs.
T. Grand Opening: a promotional activity not exceeding ninety(90) calendar days
used by newly established businesses to inform the public of their location and
services.
U. Ground Sign: see Freestanding Sign.
V. Illegal Sign: a sign which was erected without the benefit of a permit, that does
not meet the requirements of this ordinance, or has not received legal
nonconforming status.
W. Incidental Sign: a small sign pertaining to goods,products, services or facilities
which are available on the premises where the sign occurs and intended
primarily for the convenience of the public.
X. Indirect Illumination: a light cast on the surface of a sign from an exterior
source.
Y. Industrial Center: any site containing three(3) or more industrial activities.
Z. Integrated Development: a development or site comprised of one or more
parcels served by common access ways, driveways,parking and landscaping.
AA. Interior illumination: any sign face which is artificially lit from the inside.
BB. Item of information: each word, design, symbol, or figure.
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CC. Limited Sign Permit: City approved entitlement allowing the initial
modification and maintenance of a nonconforming sign for up to a two (2)year
period.
DD. LoaQ: a trademark or company flame symbol.
EE. Marquee: see Canopy.
FF. Mansard: a sloped roof or roof-like facade.
GG. Monument Sign: a freestanding sign with a solid base.
HH. Moving Sign: any sign or device which has any visible moving part,visible
revolving part, or visible mechanical movement.
11. Name Plate Sian: an attached sign which designates the names and/or address of
a business, and/or the words "entrance" or "exit."
M. Nonconforming Sign: a sign which was erected legally but whir. does not
comply with current sign provisions.
KK. Off-Site Sign: any sign which advertises goods, products, services or facilities
not soli, produced, manufactured or furnished on the premises on which the
sign is located. These signs are also known as outdoor advertising, billboards,
and poster panels.
LL. On-Site Sian: a sign which pertains to the use(s) of the site on which it is
located.
MM. Open House Sign: a sign which identifies a building for sale or lease which is
open and available for inspection, and sets forth no other advertisement.
NN. Planned Sign,Program: City approved entitlement which incorporates
coordinated and quality sign design elements.
00. Point of Purchase Display: advertising of a retail item accompanying its display,
e.g., an advertisement on a product dispenser.
PP. Pole sign: see Freestanding Sign.
QQ. Political Sign. a sign identifying either a candidate for public office or an issue
relating to a forthcoming election.
RR. Portable Sian: any sign not permanently attached to the ground or a building.
SS. Projecting sign: a sign which is attached to and projects from the wall of the
building more than 18 inches and which has its display surface perpendicular to
such wall, to the structure to which it is attached.
TT. Promotional Activity Sign: a temporary sign used to advertise a short term
special activity or sale, i.e., grand opening, under new ownership, fail sale, etc.
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UU. Public Access Si na e: signage that directs the general public to the coast or sea
and/or public amenities available for general public use.
W. Public Service Information Sign: any sign intended primarily to promote items
of general interest to the community such as time,temperature, date,
atmospheric conditions, news or traffic control, etc.
WW. Real Estate Sign: any temporary sign indicating that the premises on which the
sign is located is for sale, lease or rent.
XX. Roof Sign: an attached sign constructed upon or over a roof, or placed so as to
extend above the visible roofline; or a freestanding sign which is greater in
height than the building it serves to identify.
YY. Rotating Sign: any sign or portion thereof which physically revolves about an
axis.
ZZ. Sign: any medium for visual communication, including its structure and
component parts, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention.
AAA. Sign Height: measurement from the adjacent sidewalk or curb to the highest
portion of the sign, including architectural elements.
BBB. Sign Code Exception: City approved entitlement granting a deviation to the
specifications set forth in this chapter.
CCC. Sign-Cop any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs or other symbolic
representation incorporated into a sign for the purpose of attracting attention.
DDD. Site: one or more parcels of land identified by the assessor's records where an
integrated building development has been approved or proposed. The site shall
include all parcels of land contained within or a part of the development
application.
EEE. Site Frontage: the length of a lot or parcel of land along or fronting on a street.
FFF. Special Events Sign: a temporary sign advertising or pertaining to any civic,
patriotic, or special event of a general public interest taking place within the
city.
GGG. Subdivision Directional Sign: a sign providing direction to a land development
project pursuant to this chapter.
HHH. Supergraphic: a painted design which covers an area greater than ten percent of
a wall, building facade, or other structure.
III. Temporary Sign: a sign which is installed for a limited time and is not
constructed or intended for long-term use.
M. Temporary Window Sign: a sign painted or constructed of paper or other
lightweight material and affixed to the interior or exterior side of a window or
glass area on a building for a limited time.
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KKK. Wall Sign: any sign which is attached or erected on the exterior, posted, or
painted or suspended from or otherwise affixed to a wail of a building including
the parapet, with the display surface of the sign parallel to the building wall, and
which does not project more than eighteen(18) inches from the building, or
project above the height of the wall or parapet.
LLL. Window Sign: a sign in which the name, address,phone number, or hours of
operation are applied directly to the window of a business, or a sign visible
through the window from the street.
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4/s:PDC:Ordinance233-Sign
RLS 97-131
3/31/97
3360
2. That this ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day ofNovemb= 1997.
May6r
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk �4y Attorney
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RE E D-AND .6PPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Administrator Dir+tor of CommAty Development
Attachment
Legislative Draft
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RLS 97-131
3/31/97
Ord. No. 3360
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH }
T, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven;that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd of November, 1997,, and was again read to
Novev+�bt�'
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th ofi t*teber 1997, and
was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members
of said City Council.
AYES: Julien, Harman, Dettloff, Bauer, Sullivan, Green, Garofalo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Connie Brockway CITY CLFRK of the City of
Huntington Beach and ex-offrcio Clerk of the City
Council,do hereby certify that a synopsis of this
ordinance has been published in the Independent on
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In accordance with the City Charter of said City City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
---Lonnie Brockway City Clerk of the City Council of the City
Z;;6r5 s+-n.f Deputy City Clerk of Huntington Beach, California
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11/20/97