HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3872 ORDINANCE NO. 3872
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 233 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TITLED SIGNS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 233.04 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
233.04 Permits Required
Sign permits are required for all signs, unless expressly exempted under Section 233.08 or
otherwise provided by this Code. A building permit application for a new sign or change in sign
panel/face shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to installation and issuance of a
building permit by the Building and Safety Department.
A. Sign Permit. A complete sign application shall include the following
information:
1. Two sets of fully-dimensioned plans drawn to scale. The plans shall
include the following:
a. Site plan indicating the location of all proposed signs, as well as
the size and location of existing signs on the site. Photographs
should be submitted if available.
b. Sign elevations, indicating overall square footage and letter/figure
dimensions, letter style, color (indicate standard color number if
applicable), materials, proposed copy and illumination method.
C. Dimensioned building elevations with existing and proposed signs
depicted.
2. Property owner approval in the form of a letter or signature on the plans,
approving the proposed signs and authorizing submission of the sign
application.
3. For wall signs,method of attachment; for freestanding signs, foundation
plan, sign support and attachment plan.
4 Type and method of electrical insulation devices, where applicable.
5. Any design modification from the requirements of this chapter that have
been approved shall be noted, and compliance with the Planned Sign
Program, limited sign permit, or sign code exception shall be
demonstrated.
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B. Planned Sign Program. Review and approval of a Planned Sign Program pursuant
to Section 233.20 is required 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:
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 be received in writing by the
Planning Department..
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. Neighborhood Notification required pursuant to Chapter 241.
The following findings shall be made prior to approval of any sign code
exception:
1. The sign is compatible with the character of the area and is needed 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.
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3. The sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
4. The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will
not be a hazardous distraction.
D. Limited Sign Permit: The owner of a sign which does not conform to the
provisions of Section 233.06 may file an application for a limited sign permit to
the Director for permission to change the face or copy of such sign. A limited
sign permit cannot be processed for an Illegal Sign or a Prohibited Sign listed 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 pursuant to Section 233.04(A)prior to installation of the
new sign panel/face.
A cash bond in an amount determined by the Director to reflect the cost of
removal based on information provided by a sign company shall be required to
guarantee the sign's removal upon expiration of the limited sign permit. Approval
shall be subject to the following findings:
1. Due to unique circumstances,the sign's immediate removal will result in a
substantial hardship for the applicant.
2. The sign will not adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area.
3. The sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity.
4. The sign will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.
5. The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will
not be a hazardous distraction.
E. Design Review Board. 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 issuance of a
permit by the Planning and/or Building & Safety Departments for the following:
1. Electronic Readerboard Signs.
2. Signs on properties within the following areas:
a. Areas subject to specific plans which do not include specific
guidelines for signs;
b. OS-PR(Open Space-Parks and Recreation)and OS-S (Open
Space-Shoreline districts); and
C. Any other area designated by the City Council.
3. DRB review or approval shall not be required for signs in Redevelopment
Agency project areas.
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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 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 signs that comply with Section 233.18 are permitted
up to a maximum of 90 days per calendar year.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of March , 20 10.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of
Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on February 16, 2010, and was again read to said City Council at a
regular meeting thereof held on March 1, 2010, and was passed and adopted by the
affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Carchio, Coerper, Hardy, Green, Bohr, Dwyer, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I,Joan L.Flynn,CITY CLERK of the City of Huntington
Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council,do hereby
certify that a synopsis of this ordinance has been
published in the Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Independent on March 11,2010.
In accordance with the City Charter of said City VWJ
uuJoan L. Flynn, Ci V Clerk C Clerk and ex-officio erk
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of Huntington Beach, California