HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3678 ORDINANCE NO. 3678
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 233 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE ENTITLED
SIGNS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
is hereby amended to read as follows:
chapter 233 Sins
Sections:
233.02 Reserved
233.04 Permits Required
233.06 Permitted Signs
233.08 Exempt Signs
233.10 Prohibited Signs ,
23 3.12 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 C.dmpliance � 4
233.28 Definitions QmA
233.02 Reservedt'
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233.04 Permits Required
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Sign permits are requited 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
Planning and Building and Safety Departments prior to installation.
A. Sign Permit. A complete sign application shall include the following information:
1.°`y 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.
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c. Dimensioned building elevations with existing and proposed signs
depicted.
2. Property owner approval in the form of a letter or signature on e plans,
approving the proposed signs and authorizing submission of e sign
application.
3. For wall signs, method of attachment; for freestanding signs, foundation plan,
sign support and attachment plan. ff
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.
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B. Planned Sign Program. Approval of a planned sign program pursuant to Section
233.20 shall be required prior to application fora sign permit for the following
requests:
l. 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 freestandinsign.
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 Ex ption: 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:
1. 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,bOreceiv�ed in writing by the Planning
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6. Planning Director shall receive entire list including name and address of
those receiving the mailing.
The Design Review Board shall review and render a recommendation to the
Director for sign code exception requests of more than 20% in sign height or sign
area 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 an' d is needed 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.
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D. Limited Sign Permit: The owner of a sign which does not conform to the provisions
of Section 233.06 may file an applicationfor 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 wilVnot adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area.
3. The sign Will 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
ba hazardous distraction.
E. Desigri Review Board. When authorized by the provisions of this code, the Design
Review Board (DRB) shall review and render a recommendation to the appropriate
decision maker(Zoning Administrator, Director, Planning Commission, etc.) on the
following items prior to application for a sign permit to the Building Department:
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1 1 Electronic Readerboard Signs. 1 ` .;
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2. Signs on properties within the following areas: Nr x
a. Redevelopment project areas;
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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. Temporary 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 neccessary 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 followingftemporary signs provided the
signs conform with the standards defined in Section 233.06:
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l. Signs necessary to avoid a dangerous condition, including directional signs
during construction.
2. Signs pertaining to a use permittedYby a temporary use permit.
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3. Promotional activity non-exemptisigns, a maximum of 90 days per calendar
year pursuant to Section 233.1,8. "
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 adopvpolicies regarding.sign
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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.
XAXIMUM
NUMBER OF MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
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ri..' LOT;FRONTAGE, SIGNS SIGN HEIGHT " SIGN AREA`'z° ,,x
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
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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 NO LISTED ABOVE
` - MAXIMUM
' NUMBER;OF MAXIMUM 1VIAXIMUM
LOTRONTAGEt- ,, . SIGNS:: SIGN;HEIGHT �SIGNpAREA F
a. Interior lots with less than One 7 ft. 50 sq.ft.
400 feet of street frontage +1/ 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 One primary(P) 15 ft.(P) 70 sq.ft.(P)
frontage 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 pg 7 ft.(S) 30 sq.ft.(S)
1. Bonus signs(B)shall have an opaque background, internablillumination 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. Secondary signs(S)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. P:facement shall conform with Diagram A.
5. No freestanding sign shall beVifocated along a local street.
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A. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (CONTINUED)
3. WALL SIGNS
MAXIMUM _ MAXIMUM
SITE CRITERIA:; TYPE;, >IlUMBER SIGN AREA OTHER STANDARDS a;
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. a'
separate business 2. Signs over 50 sq.ft.shall have an opaque
on the ground Business<50,000 background and internal illumination for
floor s�C.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.e'Multi-business consolidated wall signs
with exterior sa.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 e
linear ft.of the wall 5. One nameplate may be placed at each
upon which ivis door,loading dock,or other entrance
placed. facing a public street;max.6 sq.ft.
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Channel letter signs: 6. Signs on projecting canopies/awnings
15%bonus after shall be considered wall signs.
aboveGlculation.
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.
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2. Minimum 8 ft.ground clearance.
3. Signs shall not be illuminated.
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4. CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS
MAXIMUM'".' MAXIMUM.. MAXIMUM
9,'SITE CRITERIA TYPE�," —"NUMBER- SIGN AREA HEIGHT OTHER ST NDARDS
Hotel with f/s 1 One per site 30%of See A.1. To be combined with
Convention allowable f/s Freestanding permitted sign.
Facili area Signs a-d above
Live Entertainment f/s `/ One per site 30%of See A.1. To be combined with
allowable Us Freestanding 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 Ps 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) „
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B. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
1. FREESTANDING SIGNS
_ MAXIMUM°
IMUM MAXAM MAX IMITM  SIGN x
SITE CRITERIA, NUMBER ,,. SIGN AREA., HEIGHT ,. OTHER STPANDARDS
Industrial/Mixed One business Under 1 acre: 7 ft. 1. Sign copy shall be limited to center or
Uses identification 32 sq.ft. single bus in esyidentification only. No
sign per 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
/I street address included on the sign.
4. Signs shall be monument type.
5. Internally illuminated signs shall be
rI designed as bonus signs.
Mixed Use One per street Under 1 acre: loft. 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 centers 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.
B. INDUSTRIALDISTRICTS (CONTINUED)
2. WALL SIGNS
_ MAXIMUM
s MAXIMUM MAXIMUM SIGN
F �NUMBER ' SIGN,AREA ` ..°`HEIGHT , (OTHER'STANDARDS ;,; a
SITE CRITERIA g :
All Industrial// One per street 1 sq.ft.per linear ft. Below roofline 1.One nameplate may be placed at each
Mixed Uses?' or parking lot of building frontage. door,loading dock,or other entrance
s frontage for facing a public street;max.6 sq. ft.
i 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 1 components within wall/parapet , h
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C. RESIDENTIAL
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E MAXIMUMy
`SITE iVl[AXIMUM MAXIMUM SIGN S
TYPE NUMBER+, ,#SIGN AREA...,�,.,HEIG
CRITERIA \ HT 5 OTHER S.TANDARDS,a;....
Neighborhood Us 1 per street 1 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.,-
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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 Signs wall One per street 6 sq. ft. Below roofline 1.Copy limited to"vacancy,"type
for Multi-familv frontage of unit available,and source of
Developments information.
D. CHURCHES, AND SCHOOLS, AND-COMMERCIAL
RECREATIONAL USES WITHINTUBLIC PARKS
. MAXIMUMS
SITE? MAXIMUM MAXIMUM SIGN
;CRITERIA TYPE" NiMR SIGN�AREA HEIGHT OTHER STANDARDS
Identification Us One per site 3,2 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.
Changeable e f/s One per site 30%of 7 ft. To be combined with permitted sign.
COpy allowable
Vs area
wall One per site May be in addition to permitted
10 sq.ft. sign.
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E. SERVICE STATIONS
fA. M°AXIMUMpal
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SITE -1%kXIMUM J MAXIMUM SIGN
CRITERIA TYPE , ; NUMBER.3 SIGN AREA HEIGHT, , ,QTHEk STANDARDS-,
Business f/s One per site Alternative A: 7 ft. 1. Service stations with convenience
Identification 20 sq.ft. if sign markets shall use-Altemative 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: �r
50 sq.ft.if
price
information is
incorporated on
sign. Sign shall
contain panels.
for fuel price
only. No
detached price
signs shall be
located
elsewhere on
the site.
wall One per street )A 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. l.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.
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E. SERVICE STATIONS (CONTINUED)
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SITE!''` MAXIMUM MUMI, N
=CRITERIA TYPE NUMBER, SIGN`AREA " HEIGGHT _.:;'OTHER'STANDARDS
Pump attached One per 2 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.No other signs shall be permitted
Instructions or to pump canopy column on the canopy or column except
Identification island as specified.
column
2.Point of purchase signs shall be
prohibited?'
3. State;6r Federal government
required signs encompassed
frwithin a fuel pump shall not be
regulated by this ordinance.
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F. PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS
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SITE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM SIGN
CRITERIA TYPE. NUMBER,, SIGN AREA HEIGHT "I" OTHER°STANDARDS;.>_ .
Building, 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
Buildings 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.
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Promotional Activity Signs (See Section 233,118 for specifications)
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Real Estatery 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.
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-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
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F. PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS (CONTINUED)
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CRITEAIA -TYPE. NUMBER :SIGN.AREA HEIGHT OTHER STANDARDS
Open House Us One Sign 6 sq.ft. 4 ft. 1.Open house signs and flags may
Signs and Real be displayed only during:daylight
Estate Flags Three flags per 2.5 sq.ft. 6 ft. hours and when the property is
site available for inspection.
2.Open hous7s}gns may only be
placed at the immediate points of
access.,o a residential subdivision
from an arterial. Placement shall
berm the parkway only and not in
/street medians or dividers.
233.08 Exempt Signs
Signs exempt from the sign permit requirements of this chapter
pter 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 go ernmental agency not used for commercial
promotional purposes.
D. Neighborhood Watch sigis.
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E. Notices posted by a utility or other quasi-public agent in the performance of a
public duty or by a/'n�person giving due legal notice.
F. Official notices�df any court, public body or officer.
G. Oil operations signs consistent with Title 15 of the Municipal Code.
H. One const ction sign per street frontage with a maximum sign area of 32 square
feet loc zed on a construction site during the course of construction. Removal is
require prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection,
whic=ever comes first.
I. O e name plate, not over six (6) square feet in area, displaying the name and/or
rofession 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.
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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. ff
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 1�24ard, 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 fo display. Political signs
shall be prohibited in street medians and dividers.
N. Promotional Activity Signs for Vehicle Sales Dealer ips provided they comply
with the provisions set forth in Section 233.18 G.
O. Public transit seating signs and public informat' n, 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, i/gral part of a mass-produced product
accessory to a commercial or publi or semi=public use, including telephone booths,
vending machines, automated tel r 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 encans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
T. Street address numerals.
U. No-trespassing sins posted a minimum of 100 feet apart.
233.10 Prohibited Signs
A. Canvas signs, banners, pennants, streamers, balloons or other temporary signs
except a,/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
23,3.18 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 traffi}c,sign�,or signal or would,be
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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).
I. Signs which constitute a nuisance or hazard due to their inte nsi�ty of light.
J. Signs visible from and within 100 feet of an R district which are illuminated
between the hours of 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM unless they 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 busi.J�ess 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`p lace ment 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 byithe City Council.
N. Vehicle signs, signs affixed to automobiles, trucks, trailers or other vehicles on
public or privatetproperty 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./
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233.12 Electronic Readerboards
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Electronic readerboards may 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; A r
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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
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4. The proposed electronic readerboard sign shall not have adverse visual
impacts on adjoining commercial and/or residential,`neighborhoods.
B. Readerboard Silzn Criteria:
1. Electronic readerboards may be freestandin "or wall type signs.
2. The maximum number of electronic readerboards shall be one per site.
IThe maximum sign area shall be 115,Square feet; 90 square feet for message
center; and 25 feet for other information.
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4. The maximum height of a freestanding electronic readerboard sign shall be
25 feet. 3
5. The electronic readerboardshall have cylinders, a shade screen and a
photocell for reducing theFintensity of lighting at night.
6. The maximum measuraile light output of the electronic readerboard shall not
exceed 50 foot-candles at any property line.
C. Location Requirements: r
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.
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2. Minimumlot frontage: 200 feet.
3. Minimum distance between electronic readerboards: 150 feet.
4. Mini44lhum distance to any residence: 150 feet.
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D. Other Standards:
1. Where a site has an electronic readerboard, temporary banners, balloons, flags,
tetc. 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,-�"tiight Suses) are notZ
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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.
233.14 Readerboard Signs -Multiple Users
Off-site electronic readerboard signs may be permitted subject'to the conditional use permit
approval by the Zoning Administrator. 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 P annmg 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 Reader board Sign 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. Thekaximum height of a multiple user readerboard sign shall be eighty-five
(8 ) 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. Lip_hting Standards:
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f/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
x 1000 lumens 125 130 145 170 ,,250;: 370 490
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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 differgnce between a reading taken
with the sign on and another reading takenithin 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. > Y
D. Location Requirements:
1. A multiple user readerb and 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.
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J. The sign shall Abe 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. yMessages 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.
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 sta Ards �` F
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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 60.01eet
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 J ere is a minimum
50 foot distance from any adjacent developed If�operty.
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 subdivisio- directional signs shall expire
either one year from the date of issuance or oi�t`he date 90 percent of the project's
units have all been sold, leased, or rented for the first time, whichever is sooner.
Annual renewals may be granted for such t� e 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 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 ifft`he sign structure is removed and the site restored to its
original condition within 1/5 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 rom the cash bond, and any remainder refunded.
233.18 Promotional Acti ity 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
aria exceed 100 square feet. Pennants shall be limited to a maximum of one square
oot 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
f sign permit during the same calendar year. The size of agrard opening banner _
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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. '"j
G. Vehicle sales businesses on Beach Boulevard shall be exempt fromfthese
limitations on promotional activity signs provided they comply with the following:
1. Eighteen inch (18") non-metallic helium balloons andarge 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 jlarger 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 infl�tables shall not be elevated up in the air.
The displays and inflatables shall beYmited to a maximum of twelve (12)
weekends per calendar year.
233.20 Planned Sign Program
A planned sign program shall be submitted the Director when required by Section 233.04 B.
Such program shall be reviewed and apprro,ved 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 flexiblre 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 designaV 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 Lthe 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 theA"p�ersori;or firmvresponsible
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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 mYea.
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10 percent, or by 30% for multiple automobile franchises occupying ame lot,
and commercial businesses with 50,000 square feet or more of floorIn
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.
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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 partfof the approval. A cash bond may
be required to guarantee their modification or removal.
233.22 Miscellaneous Signs and ProvisionsAr 3.
A. Signs within the Downtown Specific Plan or any other specific plan area shall
comply-with any additional requir 'ents outlined within the plan itself and any
applicable design guidelines.
B. Non-commercial murals, non,dommercial 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 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:
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1. Changed to another nonconforming sign; or
2: Structurally altered so as to extend its useful life; or
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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 owne s(mitiative shall comply°`
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233.26 Code Compliance
Signs shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Uniform Building Co e 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. f'
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233.28 Definitions ?
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The following definitions shall apply to the provisions in thisChapter. General definitions are
contained in Chapter 203.
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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 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:
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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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 Sign: an internally illuminated freestanding sign designed/with opaque sign
faces/panels, and illumination for items of information only.
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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. /
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J. 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.
K. 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.
L. 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. '
M. Channel letters: individual letters or figures, illuminated or non-illuminated, affixed
to a building or freestanding sign structure.
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N. 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.
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O. Directional Sign: as on-premise incidental sign designed to guide or direct
pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
P. Electronic Readerboard: a changeable message sign consisting of a matrix of lamps
which are computer controlled.
Q. Exx osedrNeon: neon tubing used for lighting in signs and other building
identification such as raceways and accent lighting.
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R. Exposed Raceway: visible tube or box behind a wall sign used to house electrical
wir}ng for the wall sign.
S. 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."
T. Freestanding Sign: 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.
U. Grand Opening: a promotional activity not exceedi,ng ninety(9�0)calendar4,days
used by newly established businesses to informiM8 puhhc pf he r loca °n and R
services.
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V. Ground Sign: see Freestanding Sign.
W. Illegal Sig: 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.
X. Incidental Sign: a small sign pertaining to goods, products, services r facilities
which are available on the premises where the sign occurs and intended primarily.
for the convenience of the public.
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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 morq ndustrial activities.
AA. Integrated Development: a development or site comprised of one or more parcels
served by common access ways, driveways, parking and landscaping.
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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 orroof-like facade.
HH. Monument Sign: a free standing sign with a solid base.
II. Moving Sign: any 4gn or device which has any visible moving part, visible
revolving part, or°�visible mechanical movement.
JJ. Name Plate Si : an attached sign which designates the names and/or address of a
business, and/or the words "entrance" or "exit."
KK. NonconformingSign: 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.
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MM. ,(Qn-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
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00. Planned Sign Program: City approved entitlement which incorporates coordinated
and quality sign design elements.
PP. Point of Purchase Display: advertising of a retail item accompanying its display,F
e.g., an advertisement on a product dispenser.
QQ. Pole Sin: see Freestanding Sign. ,a
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RR. Political Sign: a sign identifying either a candidate for public office or an issue
relating to a forthcoming election.
SS. Portable Sign: any sign not permanently attached to the ground or a building.
TT. Projecting Sign: a sign which is attached to and projects from the wall of the
building more than 18 inches and which has its dis ;1°ay surface perpendicular to
such wall, to the structure to which it is attached.
UU. Promotional Activity Sign: a temporary sign used to advertise a short term special
activity or sale, i.e., grand opening, under new ownership, fall sale, etc.
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W. Public Access Signag_e: signage that directs the general public to the coast or sea
and/or public amenities available for general public use.
WW. Public Service Information Sign: a�sign intended primarily to promote items of
general interest to the communitysuch as time, temperature, date, atmospheric
conditions, news or traffic connrt ol, etc.
XX. Real Estate Sign: any temporary sign indicating that the premises on which the sign
is located is for sale, lease ,o r rent.
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YY. Roof Sign: an attached sign constructed upon or over a roof, or placed so as to
extend above the visib,,l roofline; or a freestanding sign which is greater in height
than the building it serves to identify.
ZZ. Rotating Sign: an sign or portion thereof which physically revolves about an axis.
AAA. Sign: any medium for visual communication, including its structure and component
parts, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention.
BBB. Sign Heigh. measurement from the adjacent sidewalk or curb to the highest portion
of the siig,', including architectural elements.
CCC. Sign Code Exception: City approved entitlement granting a deviation to the
specifications set forth in this chapter.
DDD. Sign Copy: any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs or other symbolic
representation 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 approvedor proposed The site shall
JIp include all parcels of land contained within or a part of ihede�elopm�ent °''
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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 to 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. Superoraphic: a painted design which covers an area grea.er`than ten percent of a
wall, building facade, or other structure.
JJJ. Temporary Sign: a sign which is installed for alstruced time and is not constructed
or intended for long-term use.
KKK. Temporary Window Sign: a sign painted or coted of paper or other
lightweight material and affixed to the interiw or exterior side of a window or glass
area on a building for a limited time.
LLL. Wall Sign any sign which is attached r.erected on the exterior, posted, or painted
or suspended from or otherwise affix to a wall of a building including the
parapet, with the display surface of�Ae sign parallel to the building wall, and which
does not project more than eightec (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 stree
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SECTION 2. This ordinance shad become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED b.'/the CityCouncil of the City of Huntington Beach at a
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regular meeting thereof held on the 7 day of , 2004.
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk
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REVIEWED ANI�APPROVED: INIT TED AND AP ROVED:
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