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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3646 Ord 3646 ORDINANCE NO. 3646 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON B ACH AMENDING CHAPTER 233 OF THE HUNTINGTON EACH ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE EN TLED SIGNS The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does h eby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach oning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: N11Jll� �35><� �5 c. YY Sections: 233.02 Reserved 233.04 Permits Required 233.06 Permitted Signs 233.08 Exempt Signs 233.10 Prohibited Si s 233.12 Electronic R aderboards 233.14 Readerboar Signs-Multiple Users 233.16 Subdivisi al Directional Signs 233.18 Promoti al Activity Signs 233.20 Planne Sign Program 233.22 Misce aneous Signs and Provisions 233.24 Non nforming Signs 233.26 Co Compliance 233.28 D initions 233.02 Reserved 233.04 Permit Required Sign permits are r quired for all signs, unless expressly exempted under Section 233.08. A sign permit (building ermit) for a new sign or change in sign panel/face shall be obtained from the Planning and B lding and Safety Departments prior to installation. A. i n 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 proposedcopy and"I l,umination ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 Ord 3646 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. ' I 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. 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 Director may grant approval for a sign code exception of not more than 20% in sign height or sign area. Ten (10) working days prior to submittal for a building permit, applicant shall notice adjacent property owners and tenants by first class mail. Notice of application shall include the following: l. Name of applicant. 2. Location of planned development or use, including address. 3. Nature of the proposed development shall be fully disclosed in the notice. 4. Planning Department phone number and address of City Hall shall be provided in the notice to call for viewing plans. 5. The date by which any comments must be received in writing by the Planning Department. ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 2 Ord 3646 6. Planning Director shall receive entire list including name and a dress of those receiving the mailing. The Design Review Board shall review and render a recommen tion to the Director for sign code exception requests of more than ' Din ign height or sign area supergraphics, three-dimensional signs, and relief from e strict application of Section 233.06. The following findings shall be made prio to approval of any sign code exception: 1. The sign is compatible with the character of the ea and is needed due to special circumstances defined by the applican and applicable to the property. 2. The sign will not adversely affect other sig s in the area. 3. The sign will not be detrimental to prop rties located in the vicinity. 4. The sign will not obstruct vehicular pedestrian traffic visibility and will not be a hazardous distraction. D. Limited Sign Permit: The owner of a s* n which does not conform to the provisions of Section 233.06 may file an applica on for a limited sign permit to the Director for permission to change the face or opy of such sign. A limited sign permit cannot be processed for illegal signs or si s listed as prohibited in Section 233.10. The Director may approve the face ch nge and extend a sign's use for a time period deemed appropriate, not to exce d two (2)years. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to installation of the new ign panel/face. A cash bond in an amount d ermined by the Director to reflect the cost of removal based on information provi ed by a sign company shall be required to guarantee the sign's removal upon expir ion of the limited sign permit. Approval shall be subject to the following findings• 1. Due to unique c' cumstances, the sign's immediate removal will result in a substantial har ship for the applicant. 2. The sign wil not adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area. 3. The sign ill not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity. 4. The si will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area. 5. Th sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not be a hazardous distraction. E. Desig Review Board. When authorized by the provisions of this code, the Design Revi w Board (DRB) shall review and render a recommendation to the appropriate dec'sion maker (Zoning Administrator, Director, Planning Commission, etc.) on the fo owing items prior to application for a sign permit to the Building Department: /2. 60-12/97, 3527-2/02) Electronic Readerboard Signs. Signs on properties within the following areas: a. Redevelopment project areas; ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 3 Ord 3646 b. Areas subject to specific plans which do not include design guidelines for signs; C. OS-PR (Open Space-Parks and Recreation) and OS-S (Open Space- Shoreline districts); and d. Areas designated by the City Council. F. Temporar Sign Permits. 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. A. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS 1. FREESTANDING SIGNS ON ADAMS AVE.,BEACH BLVD.,BROOKHURST ST., EDINGER AVE.,GOLDENWEST ST.AND WARNER AVE. rc d w - " A, XIMU MA M°- a.: UM NUIIIBER.OF; 11, Imum, MAXiNI `:. LOT FRONTAGE„R.... SIGNS;. :' 'SIGN.HEIGHT,, " SIGN AREA a. Interior lots with less than One 10 ft. 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 One primary(P) 20 ft.(P) 100 sq.ft. (P) frontage AND Comer lots with and two secondary(S) +5 ft.for(P)Bonus +25 sq.ft. (P)Bonus ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 4 Ord 3646 min.400 feet on one street frontage signs per street 7 ft.(S) 3/0 sq.ft.(S) e. Regional Mall Identification Sign One per street frontage"' 25 ft. —Z 100 sq.ft. One freeway sign 25 ft.above freeway 200 sq.ft. 2. FREESTANDING SIGNS ON ALL OTHER ARTERIALS NOT dSTED ABOVE MAX 'MAXI A M AXIM MEW, F W, SIGNS SIGN,ARE `SIGN.T R IG a. Interior lots with less than One 50 sq.ft. 400 feet of street frontage +1 ft.;�rBonus +10 sq.ft.for Bonus b. Comer lots with the greatest One per street 7 ft. 30 sq.ft. street frontage less than 400 feet +/ft.for Bonus +10 sq.ft.for Bonus C. Interior lots with min.400 feet of One primary(P) 15 ft.(P) 70 sq.ft.(P) frontage AND Comer lots with and two secondary(S) +10.5 ft.for Bonus + 10 ft.for Bonus min.400 feet on one street frontage signs per street 7 ft.(S) 30 sq.ft.(S) I. Bonus signs(B)shall have an opaque background, internal ill initiation for items of information only. 2. Multi-tenant panels are permitted provided the panels are in' imam 10 inches in height,with a minimum 6 inch letter height. They shall be restricted to one uniform back round color and two colors for the sign copy,with the exception that the Center Identification may have a separ to background color. Sign copies shall be limited to the un iform p background, panels have ne a int ernal se t b e are back a re c r a k I in t i-1 round e I ba ckground r in n ac company name or one generic item of information. Mai or tenant identification shall be encouraged by being placed 0 on the largest panel. 3. Secondary signs(S)are in addition to the Primary(P sign. Secondary sign copy shall be limited to business 'I ry identification only. j 4. Street addresses shall be included on all freestan ng signs with minimum six(6)inch numerals. ST OTHER LOCATIONAL CRITERIA FOR F/ESTANDINCG COMMERCIAL SIGNS I. No business shall have more than one freesta ding sign facing each frontage. 2. Freestanding signs on the same site shall b a e ocated a minimum of 150 feet apart unless approved by a planned sign program. 3. A freestanding sign shall not be permitte in an area between the building and right-of-way when that portion of the building is located at the minimum setb ck. 4. Signs shall be located in a landscape anter a minimum of 2 feet wider than the sign itself. Square poles or other architectural treatment shall be requ' ed,except if the sign is 8 feet or less in height,it shall be of monument type, with a minimum 2 foot base. Plac ent shall conform with Diagram A. 5. No freestanding sign shall be loc ed along a local street. REST OF PAGE NOT USED ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 5 Ord 3646 A. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (CONTINUED) 3. WALL SIGNS ' a ,..., ;;;.M?1XIMUM 0,MAXIMUM :.SITE`CRITERIA TYPE NUMBER >.;:. SIGN°AREA. ,:,, OTIIEIt"SSA 1 DA ;=�: `.' <° Individual Business wall One per street or 1.5 sq.ft per linear 1. Channel letter signs required on all sites Identification parking lot ft.of business consisting of 5 or more uses. frontage for each frontage. separate business 2. Signs over 50 sq.ft.shall have an opaque on the ground Business<50,000 background and internal illumination for floor sa.ft.Max.total= items of information only or shall be of 200 sq.ft.* channel letter design. Signs for second floor businesses Business 50.000+ 3. Multi-business consolidated wall signs with exterior sq.ft.No Max.* shall be permitted provided the signs do access may be not exceed the allowable sign area. permitted by *No sign shall Planned Sign exceed 200 sq.ft. 4. Placement shall conform to Diagram B. Program or 1.5 sq.ft.per linear ft.of the wall 5. One nameplate may be placed at each upon which it is door,loading dock,or other entrance placed. facing a public street;max.6 sq.ft. Channel letter signs: 6. Signs on projecting canopies/awnings 15%bonus after shall be considered wall signs. above calculation. 7. Raceways shall only be permitted when unable to place electrical components within wall/parapet. under One per business 8 sq.ft. 1. Canopy signs shall be attached canopy perpendicular to the building face, centered above the store entrance or lease length. 2. Minimum 8 ft.ground clearance. 3. Signs shall not be illuminated. 4. CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM" SITE CRITERIA; TYPE': NUMBER „ ,'SIGN AREA HEIGHT `t, OTHER STANDARDS_ Hotel with f/s One per site 30%of See A.1. To be combined with Convention allowable f/s Freestandine permitted sign. Facility area Signs a-d above Live Entertainment f/s One per site 30%of See A.1. To be combined with allowable f/s Freestandins permitted sign. area Signs(a-d)above Tenant Directory f/s One per site 30 sq.ft. 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 wall thru lane permitted sign. Electronic Readerboards (See Sections 233.12 and 233.14 for specifications) ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 6 Ord 3646 D. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS I. FREESTANDING SIGNS MAXIMUM. ti ,...>_. MS'111�'i191' 1i11�iV1i'1"t- pk71'lY SITE CRITERYA' NUMBER SIGNAREA HEIGHT ® >HEIt=`S1`AIVDARI)S - Industrial/Mixed One business Under 1 acre: 7 ft. I. Sign y6py shall be limited to center or Uses identification 32 sq.ft. sin a business identification only. No sign per site 17 Iti-tenant panels shall be permitted. Industrial centers over 1 acre: 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 I I /' designed as bonus signs. Mixed Use One per street Under 1 acre: 10 ft. 1.Multi-tenant panels are permitted Businesses with frontage 32 sq.ft. provided the panels are minimum Frontages on Gothard 10 inches in height with minimum 6 inch Street Industrial cc ers high letters. They shall be restricted to over 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. D. INDUSTRIA DISTRICTS (CONTINUED) 2. WALL SIG . . MAX MUM 6MA -4M I MAXIMUM, SIGN SITE CRITEIUlVIBEI2 ;' SGI-AREA HEIGHT ®THER:STAN7)AR All Industrial/ One per street 1 sq.ft.per linear ft. Below roofline 1.One nameplate may be placed at each Mixed Use or parking lot of building frontage. door,loading dock,or other entrance frontage for facing a public street;max.6 sq.ft. each separate Channel letter signs business receive a 10%bonus 2.Internally illuminated signs shall be after the above designed as bonus signs. calculation. 3.Raceways shall only be permitted Max. 100 sq.ft.per when unable to place electrical business for all wall components within wall/parapet. signs. / ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 7 Ord 3646 C. RESIDENTIAL MAXI ., I'I' "n 61 MAXTIVIUM. MAXIMU `SIGN:.,r,'" CRI7[ERIA a TYPE`°' ';`.NUMBER^^ SIGN AREA I3EIGH %: T. ER ST I DAR DS;,; Neighborhood f/s I per street I sq.ft.per 6 ft. 1. Signs shall be affixed to perimeter" Identification entrance unit,max. 50 wall or placed within a sq.ft. landscaped planter. OR 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 set side of each unit,max.25 back 20 feet from any interior street entrance sq.ft. property line. Placement shall conform to Diagram A. Vacancy Sign s wall One per street 6 sq.ft. Below roofline 1.Copy limited to"vacancy,"type for Multi-family frontage of unit available,and source of Developments information. D. CHURCHES, AND SCHOOLS, AND COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL USES WITHIN PUBLIC PARKS ' ivIAXI1VIUM SITS. " , . .,. MAXIMUM MAXIMUM SIGN,,, , �. CRITERIA° TYPE;:,:, -;,,NUMBER°' SIGN AREA :HEIGHT OTHER-,STANDARIDS' Identification Us One per site 32 sq.ft. 7 ft. 1.Freestanding signs shall be completely located within a AND landscaped planter. wall One per site 1 sq.ft.per Below roofline 2.Signs shall be monument type. linear ft.of bldg.frontage 3.Freestanding signs shall be set Max.32 sq.ft. back 5 ft.from any interior property line. 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. Chan eg able Vs One per site 30%of 7 ft. To be combined with permitted sign. coos allowable Vs area wall One per site May be in addition to permitted 10 sq.ft. sign. ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 $ Ord 3 646 E. SERVICE STATIONS +GR 'ERt - :.,,T 1'1P �V'(lfi�iBER =' I AREA TEIiGI '>C" y Business f/s One per site Alternative A: 7 ft. 1. rvice stations with convenience Identification 20 sq.ft. if sign markets shall use Alternative A. contains only identification 2.Freestanding signs shall be located and no in a landscaped planter a minimum changeable of 2 feet wider than the sign itself copy panels for pricing. 3.Signs shall be monument type. OR 4.All freestanding signs shall have the address included on the sign. Alternative B: 50 sq.ft. if price information is incorporated o sign. Sign s Il contain p Is for fuel p ce only. N detach d price Sig n shall be loc ed e ewhere on e site. wall One per street 1 sq.ft.per Below roofline 1.Internal illumination or channel frontage linear foot of letters only. and/or building frontage 2.If canopy fascia signs are used for canopy One per str et business ID,no wall signs shall be frontage permitted on bldg. 10 sq.ft. 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 available. with Alternative A 2.Freestanding signs shall be sign completely located within a landscaped planter. Price signs shall be located a minimum 15 ft.from other freestanding signs. ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 9 Ord 3646 E. SERVICE STATIONS (CONTINUED) MAXIM SITE " W, !V MBER%-,., HEI G-I3T THIJRp S TiiDARDS A, R"m attached One per 2 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.No other signs shall be permitted Instructions or to pump canopy I column on the canopy or column except Identification island as specified. 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. F. PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS MAXIMUM" V, A'15, N", �"k ,­� I"- raw, , I "I -M IJ MAXIMITNi MAXIMUM ............. 'X k, OTHE ST N'�SIGN- T'wia, E ,,,,,A-,REA' EIGHT , Buildin wall One per 3 sq.ft.per Shall be placed 1.Such sign shall be in addition to Identification for building foot of bldg. within top 25 ft. that which is permitted elsewhere Buildinas Over frontage height of bldg. in this article. 100 Ft.in Height 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 or lease -Residential One per site 8 sq.ft. 6 ft. which shall be defined as the Districts close of escrow. f/s -Commercial One per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. 2. Signs shall not be attached to the Office OR perimeter walls of residential Districts communities or create any hazards wall for traffic or pedestrians. -Commercial/ One per site 30 sq.ft. 12 ft. Industrial Districts -Miscellaneous/ One per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. All Other Districts ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 10 Ord 3646 F. ]PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS (CONTINUED) iVIA,��IM[LT1YI SITE ,, , Wt MA IMIJIVI. „MA IMUiVI CItITERIA` TXPt#1 - NUMBER,,, SIGN AREA% s : HEIGIII ' a';: ; �I STANIDr�ItIDS z:~ Open House Fs One Sign 6 sq.ft. 4 ft. 1.Ope ouse signs and flags may Signs and Real be isplayed only during daylight Estate Flags Three flags per 2.5 sq.ft. 6 ft. urs and when the property is site 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. 233.08 Exempt Signs Signs exempt from the sign permit requirements of is chapter include: A. Corner stones, including names of uildings, dates of erection, and citations that are made an integral part of the struc re. B. Credit card, trading stamp, or ade 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 igns. E. Notices posted by tility or other quasi-public agent in the performance of a public duty or by y person giving due legal notice. F. Official notice of any court, public body or officer. G. Oil operatio s signs consistent with Title 15 of the Municipal Code. H. One cons ction sign per street frontage with a maximum sign area of 32 square feet loc ed on a construction site during the course of construction. Removal is require prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection, whic ver comes first. I. O name plate, not over six (6) square feet in area, displaying the name and/or p ofession of the occupant of the building and/or the address, may be placed at each oor, 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. ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 1 1 Ord 3646 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. O. 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. ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 12 Ord 3646 E. Signs which produce odor, sound, smoke, fire or other such emissions. F. Flashing, moving,"pulsating, or intermittently lighted signs,mechanical mav'ement 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-can y signs, subject to subsections 233.06(A) and 233.06(E). I. 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 �hf ich are illuminated between the hours of 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM unless ey identify an establishment open for business during those hours. K. Off-premises signs, including billboards or advertising structures installed for the purpose of advertising a project, subject or bu�mess unrelated to the premises upon which the sign is located, except subdiv/ger irectional signs and multiple user electronic readerboards. L. Abandoned signs and signs which no toentify a bona fide business conducted on the premises. Such sign sae removed by the property owner within 60 days of the business' closi date. The sign panel may be turned over (blank side out) if the sign comp le with code. M. Signs on any public property, in uding signs affixed to utility poles, or projecting onto the public right-of-way, e ept political signs and those required by law. This section shall not prohibit the acement 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 t 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 priAiary purpose to serve as a non-moving or moving display are prohibited. i 233.12 Electronic/Readerboards Electronic readerboarZmay be permitted subject to the review by the Design Review Board, and approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator. A. Required Findings: Prior to approving a conditional use permit to allow an electronic readerboard sign, the Zoning Administrator shall make the following findings: 1. The proposed electronic readerboard sign conforms with the standards and criteria as set forth in this chapter; ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 13 4 , Ord 3646 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. 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 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 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 AM to 10:30 PM. 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. ord/04 zoning/chap 2331415104 14 Ord 3646 5. In addition to the electronic readerboard sign, one monument ign, maximum of seven (7) feet in height and a maximum fifty(50) squar eet in sign area, may be permitted and all other signage shall be brought i to'conformance with this chapter. 233.14 Readerboard Signs - Multiple Users Off-site electronic readerboard signs may be permitted/Commission conditional use permit approval by the Zoning Administrator. Approval of eerboard signs shall be subject to the following: A. Required Findings: Prior to approving ase permit to allow a multiple user electronic readerboard sign, the Plassion shall make the following findings: 1. The proposed electronic readerboms with the standards and criteria as set forth in the Huntin on Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance; 2. The proposed electronic readerboard sign will not adversely-impact traffic circulation in adjacent righ of--way or create a hazard to vehicle or pedestrian traffic. B. Multiple User Readerboard S' n Criteria: 1. Multiple user electro is readerboard signs may be located at a site which is not the location of/tronic any of the parties using the sign for advertising. 2. Multiple user ele readerboard shall be freestanding. 3. The maximum/sign area shall be twelve hundred (1200) square feet. 4. The maxim in height of a multiple user readerboard sign shall be eighty-five (85) feet. 5. The m9iple user readerboard shall have cylinders or directional incandescent lamps sand have a shade screen or louver system, a shade screen and a photocell for reducing the intensity of lighting at night. C. Lightin Standards: 1. The maximum night time light intensity and illuminance shall conform to the oRowing: MAXIMUM NIGHT TIME INTENSITY Height from Ground in feet 5 10 20 30 50 70 85 Maximum Intensity x 10& lumens 125 130 145 170 250 370 490 t ord/04 zoning Jchap 233/4/5/04 15 Ord 3646 MAXIMUM NIGHT TIME ILLUMINANCE Land Use at Receptor Site, Residential Commercial Other Maximum Illuminance foot-candles 0.3 2.0 1.0 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 readerboard shall be located no farther than two hundred (200) feet from a freeway. 2. The minimum distance between multiple user readerboards 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 readerboard will be permitted except for multiple users. 2. At least twenty percent (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. 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: ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 16 Ord 3646 f,. A. Location requirements: I. Signs shall not be located within any public right-of-way or o any property developed with residential uses other than that of the subdiv' ion identified. 2. Signs located on the same side of the street shall be a mi mum of 600 feet from any other subdivision directional sign except a si 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 pr ided there is a minimum 50 foot distance from any adjacent deve ped property. b. 32 square feet in area and 8 feet high rovided there is a minimum 25 foot distance from any adjacent veloped property. B. Permit expiration: Permits issued for subdivion directional signs shall expire either one year from the date of issuance or/on the date 90 percent of the project's units have all been sold, leased, or rented or the first time, whichever is sooner. Annual renewals may be granted for suc time as units still exist for sale; however, no more than one directional sign is all wed 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 no ice at no cost to any public agency. D. Required bond: Prior to the iss ance 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 tfie sign structure is removed and the site restored to its original condition within 1 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 fr-m the cash bond, and any remainder refunded. 233.18 Promotional Activity Signs A. Promotional activi y signs may be placed on a site subject to the approval of the Director,provide that temporary signs comply with this section, and do not create safety hazards o,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. 4 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 exceed 100 square feet. Pennants shall be limited to a maximum of one square foot faf 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 Lw ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 17 Ord 3646 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 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; 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. ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 18 ,Ord 3646 B. A planned sign program may include more than one freestanding si per parcel or other deviations from the standards of this chapter, provided that total sign area does not exceed tlle,area otherwise permitted by Section 233.06 more'than 10 percent, or by 30% for multiple automobile franchises occu ng the same lot, and commercial businesses with 50,000 square feet or more o floor area. In approving a planned sign program, the Director shall find: 1. That the proposed signs are compatible with the,sty or character of existing improvements on the site and are well related to e h other,reflecting a common theme and design style. C. The Director may require any reasonable condition necessary to carry out the intent of the planned sign program. For develop nts with existing signs, a schedule or phasing plan for bringing such signs into conformance with the planned sign program shall be submitted and become p of the approval. A cash bond may be required to guarantee their modification or emoval. 233.22 Miscellaneous Signs and Provisions A. Signs within the Downtown Specific P n or any other specific plan area shall comply with any additional requireme is 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 public health, safety or welfare. C. No window or contiguous w}}h�dow panes shall be covered by paper or painting signs which exceed 20 percdnt of the total area of that window at any time. Exception: Windows maybe covered up to 50% during the month of December. 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 gn is not: 1. Change to another nonconforming sign; or 2. Struc rally altered so as to extend its useful life; or 3. Ex nded or altered as defined in Section 233.28, except that a change of si panel/face may be permitted provided the items of information on the s' n (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. igns 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. ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 19 Ord 3646 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 Sip-n: 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 Sign: any sign which is designed to give a message through a sequence of progressive changes of parts or lights or degree of lighting. D. Area of Sign: l. 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. SIGN AREA SIGN AREA E. Awning: a shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of non-rigid materials except for the supporting framework. ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 20 Ord 3646 F. Awning Sign: a sign painted on,printed on, or attached flat against th surface of an awning. G. Banner sign: a temporary sign composed of fabric or flexible m terial with no enclosing frame. H. Bonus Sign: an internally illuminated freestanding sign de 'gned with opaque sign faces/panels, and illumination for items of information o y. I. Business Identification Sign: a sign which serves to id ntify only the name and address of the premises, business, building or portio of building upon which it is located and includes no other advertising such as duct lists, phone numbers and hours of operation. Logos may also be permitted. J. BuildingFrontage: the linear extent of a buildi g or business which has frontage on either a street or parking area. Only one side the building facing the street or parking area shall be used to determine the aximum sign area. K. Canopy: a permanent roof-like structure hich extends along and projects beyond the wall of a building, or is freestandin s common in service stations, and is generally designed and constructed to rovide protection from the weather. L. Changeable Copy Sign: a sign or po ion thereof with characters, letters or illustrations that can be changed m ually or electrically without altering the face or surface of the sign. A Channel letters: individual lett s or figures, illuminated or non-illuminated, affixed to a building or freestanding gn structure. N. Construction Sign: a temp ary sign identifying the persons, firms or businesses directly connected/opremise onstruction or development project and may include the name of the futureupant. O. Directional Sign: incidental sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehific. P. Electronic Readerchangeable message sign consisting of a matrix of lamps which are compu er controlled. Q. Exposed Neon- neon tubing used for lighting in signs and other building identification uch as raceways and accent lighting. R. Ex osed R cewa : visible tube or box behind a wall sign used to house electrical wiring for he wall sign. S. Flash in Si n: an illuminated sign which contains an intermittent or sequential flashi light source or any other such means to attract attention. This definition is not i ended to include "changeable copy signs" or "animated signs." T. Fr /standing Sign: a sign permanently attached to the ground and which does not h v e a building as its primary structural support. This includes ground signs, pole eigns and monument signs. U. 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. ord/04 zoningichap 233/4/5/04 21 Ord 3646 V. Ground Sign: see Freestanding Sign. W. 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. r X. 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. Y. Indirect Illumination: a light cast on the surface of a sign from an'exterior source. Z. Industrial Center: any site containing three (3) or more industrial activities. AA. Integrated Development: a development or site comprised of one or more parcels served by common access ways, driveways, parking and landscaping. BB. Interior illumination: any sign face which is artificially lit from the inside. CC. Item of information: each word, design, symbol, or figure. DD. Limited Sign Permit: City approved entitlement allowing the initial modification and maintenance of a nonconforming sign for up to a two (2)year period. EE. Logo: a trademark or company name symbol. FF. Marquee: see Canopy. GG. Mansard: a sloped roof or roof-like facade. HH. Monument Sign: a free standing sign with a solid base. Il. Moving Sign: any sign or device which has any visible moving part, visible revolving part, or visible mechanical movement. JJ. Name Plate Sign: an attached sign which designates the names and/or address of a business, and/or the words "entrance" or "exit." KK. Nonconforming Sign: a sign which was erected legally but does not comply with current sign provisions. LL. Off-Site Sign: any sign which advertises goods, products, services or facilities not sold, 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. MM. On-Site Sign: a sign which pertains to the use(s) of the site on which it is located. NN. 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. ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 22 Ord 3646 00. Planned Sign Program: City approved entitlement which incorporat s coordinated and quality sign design elements. PP. Point of Purchase Display: advertising of a retail item accom nying its display, e.g., an advertisement on a product dispenser. QQ. Pole Sign: see Freestanding Sign. RR. Political Sign: a sign identifying either a candidate f public office or an issue relating to a forthcoming election. SS. Portable Sign: any sign not permanently attache to the ground or a building. TT. Projecting Sig : a sign which is attached to d projects from the wall of the building more than 18 inches and which ha its display surface perpendicular to such wall,to the structure to which it is a ched. UU. Promotional Activity Sign: a tempor sign used to advertise a short term special activity or sale, i.e., grand opening, u der new ownership, fall sale, etc. W. Public Access Signage: signage th t directs the general public to the coast or sea and/or public amenities available or general public use. WW. Public Service Information Si : any sign intended primarily to promote items of general interest to the comm nity such as time, temperature, date, atmospheric conditions, news or traffic ntrol, etc. XX. Real Estate Sign: any to porary sign indicating that the premises on which the sign is located is for sale, le a or rent. YY. Roof Sign: an attach sign constructed upon or over a roof, or placed so as to extend above the vi ble roofline; or a freestanding sign which is greater in height than the building i serves to identify. ZZ. Rotating Sign: y sign or portion thereof which physically revolves about an axis. AAA. Sign: any m ium for visual communication, including its structure and component parts, whic is used or intended to be used to attract attention. BBB. Si n Hei t: measurement from the adjacent sidewalk or curb to the highest portion of the si n, including architectural elements. CCC. Sin ode Exception: City approved entitlement granting a deviation to the spec' ications set forth in this chapter. DDD. Si Co : any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs or other symbolic r resentation incorporated into a sign for the purpose of attracting attention. EEE. 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. ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 23 Ord 3646 FFF. Site Frontage: the length of a lot or parcel of land along or fronting a street. GGG. Special Events Sign: a temporary sign advertising or pertaining td any civic, patriotic, or special event of a general public interest taking place within the city. HHH. Subdivision Directional Sign: a sign providing direction to a land development project pursuant to this chapter. III. Supergraphic: a painted design which covers an area greater than ten percent of a wall, building facade, or other structure. JJJ. Temporary Sign: a sign which is installed for a limited time and is not constructed or intended for long-term use. KKK. 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. LLL. Wall Sign: any sign which is attached or erected on the exterior, posted, or painted or suspended from or otherwise affixed to a wall 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. MMM. 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. To remain clear X � 10, 119 25' d •eooesooio'• 000ssooaoo• o _ •eosooeoose• •oeooaesoeoo •o e e e e e e e e e e• •o e e e e a e s e o 0 o I �eeeoee000eee• ooeoseeeeeosos •ooeoeea000ee• 1Q oeosooeoee000eo l�eeoseeeooeeoo• •eoeoea000eoos• i i e°o°i a,,°o i oe°:a si• i i os,i o s sees i i e°�ee ' I I 25' o \ Min. Driveway L. 1 10' \ ff— o N ' wide landscape _ area It c� o m a` c Sign Type Setback Pole 40' DIAGRAM A xMonument Subject to Director review G:1D N9DRAW=3-DIAA.BMP ord/04 zoning/chap 233/4/5/04 24 Ord 3646 I� a i.-x I I I I I . y b I I I I y a 70% Le sehold - Max.Width DIAGRAM B b 75% Fascia - Max. Height x Equal Dimensions y Equal Dimensions GADIV9DRAW 33-D1AB.BMP SECTION 2. This ordinance shal become effective 30 days after its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by e City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2004. Mayor ATTEST: AP ROVED AS TO FORM: c City Clerk City Attorney W REVIEWED AND PROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED: X� City Adneini rator Director of Planning 5 u'" ord/04 zoning chap 233/4/5/04 25