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CITY OF HUNTINGTON
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ORDINAAl" 3927
Adopted by the City,
.�.�e i 'Council on DECEMBER
19,2011
COUNT1 gg���� �/ AN ORDINANCE OF THE
Y OF ORANGE ) CITY OF HUNTINGTON,
BEACH AMENDING;
CHAPTER 233 OF THEi
HUNTINGTON, BEACH
ZONING AND SUBDIVI-`
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resident of the County of Los Angeles; I City Council adopted
am over the age of eighteen years and this ordinance basedon
, ' the Planning, Commis-
si°° recommendation ;°.1 not a party to or interested in the notice
approve Zoning Texti
published. I am a principal clerk of the Amendment No. 11-001,
amending. Chapter 2331
of the Huntington Beach
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Zoning and Subdivision]
INDEPENDENT, which was.adjudged a ordinance reducing the`
number of days political
news a er of eneral circulation On signs maybe displayed.
p p g PASSED AND ADOPTED!
September 29 1961 case A6214, and by,the City Council of;
P r e the City:of Huntington
June 11 1963 case A24831 for the Beach at,a regular,
e e e meeting held December)
City of Huntington Beach County of 19, 2011'by the follow-)
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Shaw, Harper;)
Orange, and the State of California. Dwyer,'Hansen,Carchio,'
Bohr,Boardman
Attached to this Affidavit is a true and NOES:None
complete copy as was printed and ABSTAIN:,None
ABSENT:None
THE FULL TEXT OF THE'
published on the following date(s): i ORDINANCE IS AVAIL-
ABLE IN. THE CITY;
CLERK'S OFFICE.
.Thursday December 29, 2011 This ordinance is effec
live 30 days after.
adoption. .
CITY OF HUNTINI
BEACH . r,
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH,
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of perjury that the foregoing is true JOANL.FLYNN,CITY
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cember 29,2011.
Executed on January 5, 2012
at Los Angeles, California
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14-Appr ved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied i CI 's Si n ture
Council Meeting Date: November 21, 2011 Department ID Number: PL 11-014
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Scott Hess, AICP, Director of Planning and Building
SUBJECT: Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-00 1 (Amending Chapter 233
Signs - Political Signs ) by approving for introduction Ordinance No.
3927 or Ordinance No. 3928
Statement of Issue:
Transmitted for your consideration is Zoning Text Amendment 11-001, a proposal to change
the political sign regulations within Chapter 233 - Signs of the Huntington Beach Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance. The amendment will reduce the number of days political signs may
be present in Huntington Beach. The Planning Commission is recommending approval of
the Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 (Recommended Action - A) with modifications to
the posting period (e.g., 50 days prior to an election among other changes). Staff
recommends approval (Recommendation Action — B), but with the posting periods as
suggested by City Council (e.g. 54 to 66 days prior to an election as well as other changes).
Financial Impact: Not Applicable
Recommended Actions:
A) PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to:
Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 with findings for approval and adopt Ordinance
No. 3927, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 233 of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Relating to Signs." (modified posting
period of 50 days prior to an election, among other changes)
Planninq Commission Action on October 25, 2011
Straw Vote Motion to amend Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 made by Shier Burnett,
seconded by Bixby, to reduce the display period of Political Signs to 50 days for all elections
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Shier Burnett, Peterson, Delgleize, Farley, Bixby, Mantini, Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Item 14. - 1 HB -366-
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 11/21/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL 11-014
Straw Vote Motion to amend Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 made by Farley, seconded
by Mantini, to allow up to 10 days for the removal of Political Signs carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Shier Burnett, Peterson, Delgleize, Farley, Bixby, Mantini, Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion made by Farley, seconded by Shier Burnett, to approve Zoning Text Amendment
No. 11-001 with straw vote modifications and findings for approval carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Shier Burnett, Peterson, Delgleize, Farley, Bixby, Mantini, Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
B) STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to: `ilk C) 14ez?O,v / {Snl O/J
Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 with findings for approval and adopt Ordinance
No. 3928, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 233 Signs of
the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Relating to Signs" (modified posting
period of 54 to 66 days prior to an election, among other changes)
Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may make the following alternative motion(s):
1. "Deny Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 with findings."
2. "Continue Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 and direct staff accordingly
Analysis:
A. PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Location: Citywide
Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 11-001 represents a request to amend Chapter 233
(Signs), Section 233.08 Exempt Signs (Political) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) pursuant to Chapter 247 for the purpose of reducing visual
clutter.
HB -367- Item 14. - 2
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 11/21/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL 11-014
The following is a list of the proposed changes:
1) For November Elections in even years:
- Political signs may be posted the first Tuesday following Labor Day (First Monday of
September). This reduces the display time period in advance of the Election Day
from the current 75 days to a range from 54-66 days.
- Political signs must be removed by midnight on Sunday immediately following the
Election Day. This reduces the time period for the removal of political signs from the
current 15 days to 5 days.
- Political signs on public right-of-way and public property may be removed by anyone
beginning the Friday after Election Day.
2) For all other elections:
- Political signs may be posted no sooner than 60 days before Election Day.
- Political signs must be removed no later than 10 days following Election Day.
The Staff recommended ordinance (Attachment No. 4) reflects these changes as directed by
City Council (specifically on Page 2 of Draft Ordinance). Also, a legislative draft is included
on Attachment No. 3.1 of the Planning Commission Staff Report dated October 25, 2011
(Attachment No. 5).
B. BACKGROUND
In 2008 City Council adopted Zoning Text Amendment No. 08-003 (Amending Chapter 233
Signs) with the intent to eliminate content-based restrictions from Section 233.08 Exempt
Signs and providing further clarification regarding types of signs and permitted placement of
temporary signs. The display duration of political signs was not altered as a result of this
amendment; however, it did clarify that the location of these signs shall not create traffic or
safety hazards.
At the January 18, 2011 City Council meeting, the Council discussed Council Member Bohr's
memo regarding political signs (Attachment No. 4.1 of the attached October 25, 2011
Planning Commission Staff Report). Concerns were expressed regarding the proliferation of
political signs within the public right-of-way, the duration of posting and the time period for
removal of said signs. The City Council directed the City Attorney's Office to draft an
ordinance reducing the time period whereby political signs could remain and requested that
the City of Fountain Valley political sign ordinance be analyzed.
As noted in the memo, the proposed changes would effectively reduce the time Huntington
Beach residents and visitors would be subject to viewing political signs during the traditional
"summer season," while still maintaining the candidate's freedom of speech and allowing
signs to be posted well before absentee ballots are distributed and/or cast.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission reviewed the zoning text amendment at their October 25, 2011
meeting and recommended approval with modifications. There were no public speakers.
Item 14. - 3 xB -368-
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 11/21/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL 11-014
Following a discussion of the proposed changes, the Planning Commission agreed that a
further reduction of the time period than that recommended by staff and the City Council for
political signs. In addition, they recommended that the time periods for November elections
in even years and all other elections be identical. They believe that a standard regulation for
all elections would create less confusion to candidates and is in keeping with the City
Council's objective to reduce visual clutter. The Planning Commission's recommended
ordinance includes the following:
For all elections:
- Political signs may be posted no sooner than 50 days before Election Day. This is a
reduction from the current display time period of 75 days.
- Political signs must be removed no later than 10 days following Election Day. This
is a reduction from the current time period of 15 days.
- Political signs on public right-of-way and public property may be removed by anyone
beginning the Friday after Election Day.
Staff has drafted Planning Commission's recommended ordinance (Attachment No. 2) to
reflect the Commissioner's modifications (specifically on Page 2 of Draft Ordinance).
D. STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending approval of the City Council directed changes. In part this
recommendation is because Council's recommended action is sufficient to reduce the visual
clutter associated with the display of political signs in the public right-of-way citywide and
allow for adequate time for posting of political signs. The changes will also improve the
City's image by reducing the display period from 75 days to a range of 54-66 days with the
intent to not allow for the display of political signs during the peak summer season.
City Council directed staff to review the political sign regulations for the City of Fountain
Valley in preparing the attached ordinance. Staff's analysis revealed that Fountain Valley's
code has no time restriction for the posting of political signs and allows up to 10 days for the
removal of the signs. However, in Fountain Valley political signs are only permitted on
private property. Staff also reviewed the political sign regulations for three other Orange
County cities. The Planning Commission Staff Report (Attachment No. 5) includes a table
(Attachment 5.1 of the PC Report) comparing the key aspects of the regulations, which
shows that there is a wide variation among the cities. Nonetheless, the existing City of
Huntington Beach regulations are generally more permissive than those of the comparison
cities with respect to the removal time period but somewhat in the middle of the spectrum for
duration of posting given that two of the cities do not have any restriction on this.
The proposed amendment would result in the City's regulations being one of the more
restrictive with respect to posting and removal periods. However, unlike the other cities,
Huntington Beach does not have a size limitation and has comparatively permissive
regulations for political signs in the public right-of-way.
It should be noted that the City Attorney continues to recommend against these changes to
the current political sign ordinance because of potential legal issues.
HB -369- Item 14. - 4
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 11/21/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL 11-014
E. SUMMARY:
Staff recommends that the Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 amending Chapter 233
Signs of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance be approved for the
following reasons:
- Amendment is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies by reducing
visual clutter in the public right-of-way
- Amendment does not alter zoning of any property and does not change or affect the
compatibility of uses allowed and established by the General Plan and Zoning
designations
- To assure the aesthetic appeal of the City by reducing the visual blight during peak
summer season by reducing the number of days political signs are posted
- Amendment is consistent with the General Plan Urban Design Element goals and
policies to ensure that visual blight is reduced by reducing the duration of the display
period for political signs and the timely removal of signage
Environmental Status:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501,
Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental Quality Act.
Strategic Plan Goal: Maintain financial viability and our reserves
Attachment(s):
• � - • .
1. Suggested Findings for Approval —ZTA No. 11-001 (Planning Commission Rec.
2. Draft Ordinance No. 3927 -ZTA No. 11-001 (Planning Commission Rec.)
3. Suaaested Findings for Approval —ZTA No. 11-00 1 Staff Rec.
4. Draft Ordinance No. 3928 - ZTA No. 11-001 Staff Rec.
5. 1 Planning Commission Staff Report dated October 25, 2011
6. 1 PowerPoint
Item 14. - 5 HB -370-
ATTACHMENT # 1
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
SUGGESTED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 11-001
SUGGESTED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 11-001:
1. Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 amends Chapter 233 Signs, Section 233.08 to reduce the time
period of political signs to a time period between 54-66 days in a manner consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies specified in the City of Huntington Beach General Plan. The amendment
controls the proliferation of visual clutter caused by political signs in the public right-of-way. The
amendment addresses the display period and removal time period of signage through concise
regulatory language.
2. In the case of the general land use provisions, the amendments proposed are compatible with the uses
authorized in, and the standards prescribed for the Zoning districts for which they are proposed. The
changes do not affect zoning of any property by altering allowed land use or the development
standards thereof. Therefore, the changes do not affect the compatibility of uses allowed and
established by the General Plan and Zoning designations.
3. A community need is demonstrated for the proposed amendment to ensure a sign code that is
protective of the City's goals for enhancing the visual image of the city. The amendment to Chapter
233 Signs affects the visual blight resulting from the display of political signage. For four elections
between 2004 and 2010 a total of 58 candidates applied for political office, each displaying signage
announcing their candidacy. This demonstrates that there continues to be a potential proliferation of
political signs. The maximum 50 day display period is in keeping with the desire to reduce the
proliferation of signs during the peak summer season including the 10 day time period for the removal
of political signs allowing sufficient time for the removal of political signs. Having criteria that is
applicable to all elections will create less confusion for applicants.
4. Its adoption will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
because the General Plan Urban Design Element goals, objectives and policies indicate the desire to
protect the aesthetic appearance of the City and reduce a weak visual image. The adoption of this
amended ordinance will ensure that the visual blight is controlled by reducing the duration of the
display period, not permitting the display of political signs until after the peak summer season ends
and ensures the timely removal of signage improving the overall City image.
Item 14. - 7 HB -372- ATTACIRvMNTNO. 1
ATTACHMENT #2
ORDINANCE NO. 3927
(PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 233 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING
AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Subsection O. of Section 233.08 of Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
233.08 Exempt Signs
The following signs are exempt from the sign permit requirements of Section 233.04. These
signs shall not be restricted by content and no fee, permit or application is required: (3334-6/97,3826-
4/09)
A. Cornerstones (including names of buildings and dates of erection), and citations
that are made an integral part of the structure. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
B. Signs not exceeding 0.5 square feet each posted by commercial establishments.
(3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
C. Flags posted by any governmental agency. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
D. Signs posted by neighborhood safety organizations. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
E. Notices posted by a utility or other quasi-public agent in the performance of a
public duty. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
F. Signs or notices posted by any court, public body or officer. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
G. Signs posted by property owners on private property, as required by law(including
no trespass and legal notices). (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
H. One sign,not over six (6) square feet in area, may be posted at each door, loading
dock, or other entrance facing a public street. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
I. One double-faced sign per each commercial parking entrance, not exceeding two
(2) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height.
(3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
J. Signs erected by a public agency. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
K. Signs manufactured as a standard, integral part of a mass-produced product
accessory or display structure including telephone booths, vending machines,
automated teller machines, and gasoline pumps. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
69662 PC Ordinance I
Ordinance No. 3927
L. 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.
(3334-6/97,3360-12/97,3826-4/09)
M. Signs required by the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA). (3360-12/97,3826-4/09)
N. Two (2) signs (including, but not limited to, street numerals and"no solicitation"
notices), not exceeding two (2) square feet each, placed on any part of a building
facing a public street. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
O. Temporary signs. Temporary signs are permitted where the property owner has
granted permission for its display. Temporary signs are permitted in public rights-
of-way, but not permitted in street medians or dividers. This signage shall not be
restricted by content, but is usually and customarily used to advertise real estate
sales, political or ideological positions, garage sales, and home construction or
remodeling, etc. In addition, signage shall be permitted as follows: (3334-6/97,3826-
4/09,3881-8/10)
SITE T�'PE 1 MAXIM MAXIM MAXI 3
CRITERIA JM SUM MUM OTHER STANDARDS m
ZVIVIBE SIGN SIGN; v `
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Election Signs or F/S N/A N/A N/A 1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
Political Signs or
Wall 2.Political signs may be posted no sooner than 50 days
before an Election Day and must be taken down no later
than 10 days following the Election Day. Signs on public
property may be removed by anyone beginning the Friday
(3881-8/10) after Election Day.
(3826-4/09
Real Estate
Residential F/S One per 8 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or site
Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is
placed on the market for sale,lease or rental,and is
removed immediately after the sale,lease,or rental of the
property which is defined as the close of escrow or
execution of lease or rental agreement.
3. No sign may be attached to the perimeter walls of
residential communities.
(3826-4/09)
69662 PC Ordinance 2
Ordinance No. 3927
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
Commercial Wall 12 ft. 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is
Office Dist. placed on the market for sale,lease or rental,and is removed
immediately after the sale,lease,or rental of the property
which is defined as the close of escrow or execution of
lease or rental agreement.
(3826-4/09)
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 30 sq.ft. 12 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
Commercial Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is
Industrial placed on the market for sale,lease or rental,and is removed
immediately after the sale,lease,or rental of the property
which is defined as the close of escrow or execution
of lease or rental agreement.
(3826-4/09)
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
All other Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property
Districts is placed on the market for sale,lease or rental,and is
removed immediately after the sale,lease,or rental of the
property which is defined as the close of escrow or
execution of lease or rental agreement.
3.Signs shall not be attached to the perimeter walls
of residential communities.
(3826-4/09
Construction F/S 1 per site 32 sq.ft. None 1. Is erected no earlier than the date a building permit is
sins or issued for the property,and is removed prior to issuance
Wall of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection,whichever
comes first.
(38264/09)
Open House F/S 1 per site 6 sq.ft. 4 ft. 1. Sign must be displayed adjacent to the entrance
Sims or of a property or in the case of a residential subdivision
Wall at the immediate points of access to the property from
an arterial,and is removed by sunset on any day it is erected.
2. Placement shall not be in street medians,dividers,
on street signs,traffic control devices and shall not
obstruct the public right-of-way.
(3826-4/09
Open House Flags 3 per site 2.5 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1. Must be displayed at the immediate points of access to a
Si" property or,in the case of a residential subdivision,from the
immediate point of access from an arterial.
(38264/09)
69662 PC Ordinance 3
Ordinance No. 3927
Pennants 30 sq.ft. 1. Must be placed on light standards located on private
property.
2. Must have an eight(8)foot clearance from the ground.
3. Must be removed within five(5)business days of the
completion of the City-sponsored event or theme.
(3826-4/09
SECTION 2. All other provisions of Chapter 233 not amended hereby remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 3. 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 19th day of 1�ecember , 20 11•
Mayor
ATTEST: INITIATE D PROV Dcml J_ v�-
City Clerk Di ctor o Planning and Building
REVIE D APPROVED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ager 1' `
fy A Attorney
69662 PC Ordinance 4
Ord. No. 3927
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 November 21,2011, and was again read to said City Council at
a regular meeting thereof held on December 19, 2011, and was passed and adopted by
the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council.
AYES: Shaw, Harper, Dwyer, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Boardman
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 December 29,2011. d
In accordance with the City Charter of said City :.. � v
Joan L. Flynn, City Clerk Ci `Clerk and ex-officio erk
Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
ATTACHMENT #3
ATTACHMENT NO. 3
SUGGESTED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 11-001
(Political Signs)
SUGGESTED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 11-001:
1. Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 amends Chapter 233 Signs, Section 233.08 Exempt Signs
(Political) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, to reduce the time period
for the posting of political signs in a manner consistent with the goals, policies and objectives
specified in the General Plan. The amendment controls the proliferation of visual clutter in the
public right-of-way addressing the display and removal time period of signage through concise
regulatory language.
2. In the case of the general land use provisions, the amendments proposed are compatible with the
uses authorized in, and the standards prescribed for the Zoning districts for which they are
proposed. The changes do not affect zoning of any property by altering allowed land use or the
development standards thereof. Therefore, the changes do not affect the compatibility of uses
allowed and established by the General Plan and Zoning designations.
3. A community need is demonstrated for the proposed amendment to ensure a sign code that is
protective of the City's goals for enhancing the visual image of the city. The amendment to
Chapter 233 Signs affects the visual blight resulting from the display of political signage. For four
elections between 2004 and 2010 a total of 58 candidates applied for political office, each
displaying signage announcing their candidacy. This demonstrates that there continues to be a
potential proliferation of political signs. The reduced display period for political signs will not
conflict with the City's peak summer season, and will reduce visual blight.
4. Its adoption will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good zoning
practice because the General Plan Urban Design Element goals and policies indicate the desire to
protect the aesthetic appearance of the City and reduce a weak visual image. The adoption of this
amended''ordinance will ensure that visual blight is reduced by reducing the duration of the display
period, not permitting display of political signs until after the peak summer season and the timely
removal of signage.
11SR54 ZTA 11-001 Political Signs(10-25-11) Attac' "
HB -379- Item 14. - 14
ATTACHMENT #4
i
ORDINANCE NO. 3928
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 233 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING
AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS r
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby orb n as follows:
SECTION 1. Subsection O. of Section 233.08 of Chapter 23A of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows:
233.08 Exempt Signs
The following signs are exempt from the sign permit requirements of Section 233.04. These
signs shall not be restricted by content and no fee, permit or application is required: (3334-6/97,3826-
4/09) /
A. Cornerstones (including names of,buildings and dates of erection), and citations
that are made an integral part of�the structure. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
B. Signs not exceedin 0.5 s g g q uar feet each posted by commercial establishments.
(3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
C. Flags posted by any governmental agency. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
D. Signs posted by neighborhood safety organizations. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
E. Notices posted by/a�utility or other quasi-public agent in the performance of a
public duty. (333,Z6/97,3826-4/09)
F. Signs or noti/posted by any court,public body or officer. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
G. Signs posted by property owners on private property, as required by law(including
no trespass and legal notices). (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
H. One/sign, not over six (6) square feet in area, may be posted at each door, loading
dock, or other entrance facing a public street. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
/(33�34-6/97,
e double-faced sign per each commercial parking entrance, not exceeding two
square feet in area and four(4) feet in height.
3826-4/09)
ns erected by a public agency. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
K. Signs manufactured as a standard, integral part of a mass-produced product
accessory or display structure including telephone booths, vending machines,
automated teller machines, and gasoline pumps. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
69662 1
I
Ordinance No. 3928
L. 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.
(3334-6/97,3360-12/97,3826-4/09)
M. Signs required by the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA). (3360-12/9?;'3826-4/09)
N. Two (2) signs (including, but not limited to, street numerals and"no�solicitation"
notices),not exceeding two (2) square feet each, placed on any part of a building
facing a public Street. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
O. Temporary signs. Temporary signs are permitted where tha�'property owner has
granted permission for its display. Temporary signs are,permitted in public rights-
of-way, but not permitted in street medians or dividers/This signage shall not be
restricted by content, but is usually and customarily used to advertise real estate
sales,political or ideological positions, garage sales,and home construction or
remodeling, etc. In addition, signage shall be permitted as follows: (3334-6/97,3826-
4/09,3881-8/10) J
l
(38264/09)
SITE. TYPE MAXIM MAXIM MAXI
CRITERIA UM, UM MUM OTHER STANDARDS
NUMBE SIGN SIGN'.
R AREA HEIGH
I
Election Sim NA or F/S N/A N/A N 1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
Political Sims or
r'
Wall r 2. For November elections occurring in even number years,
f political signs may first be posted the first Tuesday after
t
Labor Day(first Monday of September)and must be taken
r' down by midnight on Sunday immediately following the
r
(3881-8/10) Election Day. Signs on public property may be removed by
J'
anyone beginning the Friday after Election Day. For all
other elections,political signs may be posted no sooner than
60 days before an election and must be taken down no later
than 10 days after the Election Day..
(3826-4/09
Real Estate
Residential F/S One per 8 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or site
Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is
placed on the market for sale,lease or rental,and is
removed immediately after the sale,lease,or rental of the
property which is defined as the close of escrow or
execution of lease or rental agreement.
3. No sign may be attached to the perimeter walls of
residential communities.
(38264/09)
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Ordinance No. 3928
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
Commercial Wall 12 ft. 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the property is
Office Dist. placed on the market for sale,lease or rental,and is removed
immediately after the sale,lease,or rental of the property
which is defined as the close of escrow or execution of ='
lease or rental agreement.
(3826-4/09) ,
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 30 sq.ft. 12 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.e
or ,
Commercial Wall 2. May be erected no earlier thawthe date the property is
Industrial placed on the market for sale lease or rental,and is removed
immediately after the sale.,*ase,or rental of the property
which is defined as the close of escrow or execution
of lease or rental agreement.
(3826-4/09
Real Estate F/S I per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
All other Wall 2. Ma) be erected no earlier than the date the property
Districts is placed on the market for sale,lease or rental,and is
removed immediately after the sale,lease,or rental of the
property which is defined as the close of escrow or
' execution of lease or rental agreement.
3. Signs shall not be attached to the perimeter walls
Jf of residential communities.
(3826-4/09
Construction F/S 1 per site 32 sq.ft. ;✓ None 1. Is erected no earlier than the date a building permit is
Signs or :'r issued for the property,and is removed prior to issuance
Wall of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection,whichever
f comes first.
(3826-4/09)
l
Open House F/S 1 per site' 6 sq.ft. 4 ft. 1. Sign must be displayed adjacent to the entrance
Signs or �;` of a property or in the case of a residential subdivision
Wall at the immediate points of access to the property from
an arterial,and is removed by sunset on any day it is erected.
2. Placement shall not be in street medians,dividers,
f� on street signs,traffic control devices and shall not
obstruct the public right-of-way.
j (3826-4/09
Open House Flags 3 per site 2.5 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1. Must be displayed at the immediate points of access to a
Sign j property or,in the case of a residential subdivision,from the
immediate point of access from an arterial.
(3826-4/09)
69662 3
Ordinance No. 3928
Pennants 30 sq.ft. 1. Must be placed on light standards located on private
property.
2. Must have an eight(8)foot clearance from the ground.
3. Must be removed within five(5)business days of the
completion of the City-sponsored event or theme.
(3826-4/09
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SECTION 2. All other provisions of Chapter 233 not amended hereby remain in full
force and effect. $✓`
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days aftts adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the CityAf Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 20_
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ATTACHMENT #5
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j� City of Huntington Beach Planning and Building Department
- STAFF REPORT
HONlTMIN 70Fd BEACH
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Scott Hess,AICP, Director of Plannin and Building
BY: Rosemary Medel,Associate Planner
DATE: October 25,2011
SUBJECT: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 11-001 (Amending Chapter 233 Signs-
Political Signs)
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach, CA 92648
LOCATION: Citywide
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
® Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 request:
- Amend Chapter 233 Signs of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to
change the regulations for temporary political signs to reduce the posting and removal time
periods and to allow for removal of the signs on public property by anyone after a specified
period.
♦ Staff s Recommendation:
Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 based upon the following:
- Amendment is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies by reducing visual clutter in
the public right of way
- Amendment does not alter zoning of any property and does not change or affect the
compatibility of uses allowed and established by the General Plan and Zoning designations
- A community need is demonstrated to assure the visual enhancement of the City by reducing
visual blight during peak summer season by reducing the potential proliferation of political
signs
- Amendment is consistent with the General Plan Urban Design Element goals and policies to
ensure that visual blight is reduced by reducing the duration of the display period for political
signs and the timely removal of signage
RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to:
"Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 with findings (Attachment No. 1) and forward Draft
Ordinance (Attachment No.2)to the City Council for adoption."
Item 14. - 21 HB -386- #B-4
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S);
The Planning Commission may take alternative actions such as:
A. "Deny Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 with findings for denial." (Maintains all existing code
provisions for political signs)
B. "Continue Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 and direct staff accordingly."
C. "Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 with findings and suggested modified wording to
eliminate all timeframes for posting signs before and after an election and forward to the City
Council for adoption." (All political signs would be allowed year-round)
D. "Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 with findings and suggested modified wording to
prohibit signs in the public right-of-way,including perimeter walls, and forward to the City
Council for adoption."(Changes to timeframes would be included).
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-001 represents a request by City Council to amend Chapter 233
(Signs), Section 233.08 Exempt Signs (Political) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance (HBZSO) pursuant to Chapter 247, Amendments for the purpose of reducing visual clutter.
The sign code amendment does the following;
- Reduces time period for the posting of Political Signs in advance of the election day from
75 days to a range from 54-66 days.
- Reduces the time period for the removal of Political Signs following the election day from
15 days to 5 days.
- Permits the removal of Political Signs in the public right-of-way by anyone beginning the
Friday after Election Day.
Background:
In 2008 City Council adopted Zoning Text Amendment No. 08-003 (Amending Chapter 233 Signs)
attempting to eliminate content-based restrictions from Section 233.08 Exempt Signs and providing
further clarification regarding types of signs and permitted placement of temporary signs. The display
duration of political signs was not altered as a result of this amendment; however, it did clarify that the
location of these signs shall not create traffic or safety hazards.
At the City Council meeting held on January 18, 2011,revision to the City's Sign Ordinance as it
relates to political signs was discussed by the City Council (Attachment No. 4). Concerns were
expressed regarding the proliferation of these signs within the public right-of-way,the duration of
posting and the time period for removal of said signs. The City Council directed the City Attorney's
Office to draft an ordinance reducing the time period whereby political signs could remain and
requested that the City of Fountain Valley political sign ordinance also be analyzed. Generally,the
City Council had the following recommendations:
PC staff Report—1 0/25/11 17 (1 i sr5•
HB -387- Item 14. - 22
1. Candidate Elections:
a. Reduce the posting of political signs from 75 days to 54-60 days commencing with the first
Monday of September. This eliminates the time Huntington Beach residents and visitors
must view signs during the traditional "summer season," while still maintaining the
candidate's freedom of speech and allowing signs to go up well before absentee ballots are
distributed and/or cast-
b. Reduce time period that signs shall be removed from 15 days to 5 days following an
election. If signs are not removed by the third day anyone is allowed to remove the signs.
2. For all other elections:
a. Political signs may be posted no sooner than 60 days before an election and must be taken
down no later than 10 days after Election Day.
ISSUES:
Subiect Property and Surrounding Land Use,Zoning and General Plan Designations:
LOCATION GENERAL PLAN ZONING LAND,us
Citywide All Land Use All Zoning Categories All band Uses
Categories
General Plan Conformance:
The proposed Zoning Text Amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the
City's General Plan as follows:
Urban Design Element
Policy UD 1.2.3_ Coordinate the design of public and private signs and graphics on a citywide basis.
Policy UD 1.3.2; Provide for the implementation of streetscape and landscape improvements along the
major commercial corridors...c) Discourage the excessive use of temporary signage including bunting
and commercial banners.
The Urban Design Element of the General Plan has identified that Huntington Beach has some visual
elements that weaken the community's identity. One element is signage, which unless issues of
design, coordination, visual clutter and image are addressed will not promote a positive image of the
City.
Zoning Compliance:Not applicable
Urban Design Guidelines Conformance: Nat applicable
Environmental Status:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501, Class 20,
which supplements the California Environmental Quality Act.
Item 14. - 23-eporc—"'511i HB -388- (11srs4ZTA11-001)
Coastal Status:
This project would be considered a minor amendment to the City's Local Coastal Program and will be
forwarded to the California Coastal Commission with other minor amendments.
Redevelopment Status: Not applicable.
Design Review Board: Not applicable.
Subdivision Committee: Not applicable.
Other Departments Concerns and Rerruirements:
The draft ordinance has been prepared by the City Attorney's office. Planning staff including the Code
Enforcement Division have reviewed and provided comments on the zoning text amendment to
Chapter 233 Signs, Section 233,08. Because of potential legal issues, the City Attorney recommends
against these changes to the political sign code. There are no comments from other departments.
Public Notification:
Legal notice was published in the Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley Independent on October 13,
2011, and notices were sent to individuals/organizations requesting notification (Planning Division's
Notification Matrix) and interested parties, including candidates from the City Council 2010 election.
As of October 18,2011, no communication supporting or opposing the request has been received.
Application Processing Dates:
DATE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE(S):
August 17, 2011 Legislative Action-Not Applicable
ANALYSIS:
The intent of the proposed zoning text amendment is to reduce visual clutter associated with political
signs. In order to gauge the extent of political sign proliferation throughout the City, staff contacted
the City Clerk's Office to obtain the number of candidates in recent elections. In the four elections
occurring from 2004 to 2010 a total of 58 candidates ran for office,and in the 2010 election alone there
were 23 candidates. The associated signage can dominate the street scene, particularly at intersections.
To address this and improve the City image, the amendment proposes to reduce the time period for the
posting and removal of political signs. The reduced time period is designed to not allow the display of
political signs during the peak summer season in an effort to improve aesthetics for visitors, as well as
residents. The zoning text amendment changes do not affect the zoning of any property and are in
keeping with good zoning practice and provide an increase in compliance with the goals and policies
of the General Plan Urban Design Element.
City Council directed staff to review the political sign regulations for the City of Fountain Valley in
preparing the attached ordinance. Staffs analysis revealed that Fountain Valley's code has no time
restriction for the posting of political signs and allows up to 10 days for the removal of the signs.
However, in Fountain Valley political signs are only permitted on private property. Staff also
PC Staff Report—10/25/lI xB -389- �1�Srs Item 14. - 24
reviewed the political sign regulations for three other Orange County cities. Attachment No. 5
provides a table comparing the key aspects of the regulations, which shows that there is a wide
variation among the cities. Nonetheless, the existing City of Huntington Beach regulations are
generally more permissive than those of the comparison cities with respect to the removal time period
but somewhat in the middle of the spectrum for duration of posting given that two of the cities do not
have any restriction on this. The proposed amendment would result in the City's regulations being
one of the more restrictive with respect to posting and removal period. However, unlike the other
cities, Huntington Beach does not have a size limitation and has comparatively permissive regulations
for political signs in the public right-of-way.
Planning Commission Study Session
The Planning Commission had various suggestions and questions at their Study Session on September
27, 2011. The items are responded to below.
Suggestions: Commissioners suggested that the exact time for the required removal of all political
signs be added to the ordinance, with input that it be 12:01 A.M.; that some minor clean-up be done to
uniformly refer to "Election Day,"rather than just"Election;" and that the City consider regulating the
size of all political signs.
Response: The draft ordinance can be modified to reflect these items if recommended by the Planning
Commission and would be forwarded to the City Council as such. With respect to size of signs, of the
cities surveyed, only Huntington Beach does not have size restrictions. However, this was not an
aspect of the regulations that City Council discussed changing.
Questions: Commissioners inquired about provisions if candidates want to keep their signs and
whether the location of political signs on public property should be restricted?
Response: The City Council's direction was to give candidates two full days after an election to
remove their signs before anyone can legally remove them. With respect to the location of signs, the
City's current ordinance states that political signs cannot create traffic or safety hazards. Based on
direction from the City Council no changes to restrictions on sign location were considered by staff.
As shown in the comparison table,the majority of the cities do allow signs in the public right-of-way.
Alternative Actions
Based on the sign regulations of the other jurisdictions and the Planning Commission discussion, the
Planning Commission may want to consider other alternatives, as identified at the beginning of this
report. Alternative Action C would eliminate the timeframe for posting signs before and after an
election day; they would be permitted year-round. Alternative Action D would include all of the
proposed restrictions but also prohibit signs in the public right-of-way, including perimeter walls
owned by the City. The Planning Commission may consider and recommend another combination of
changes to City Council as deemed appropriate.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve and forward Zoning Text Amendment No.
11-001 amending the political sign regulations to the City Council for adoption because the changes
are consistent with the General Plan and would assist in improving the aesthetics of the city.
Item 14. - 25ep0rt- "/25/11 HB -390- (11sr54ZTA lI-ool)
ATTACHMENTS:
�.. Cantinas ?'�� (�$ �YPmt1t 4ismc�
3. Legislative Draft—Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Signs
4. City Council Memo Dated January 10, 2011
5, Survey: Political Sign Regulations of Other Cities with Sign Ordinances
SH:MBB:RM:kd
PC Staff Report-10/25/11 (11sr5.
HB -391- Item 14. - 26
KEY
INSERTIONS: Double underling
DELETIONS Ctrik�RN
ORDINANCE NO.
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
(changes to subsection O, Election Signs or Political Sims only)
233.08 Exempt Signs
The following signs are exempt from the sign permit requirements of Section 233.04. These
signs shall not be restricted by content and no fee, permit or application is required: (3334-6/97,3826-
4/09)
A. Cornerstones (including names of buildings and dates of erection), and citations
that are made an integral part of the structure. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
B. Signs not exceeding 0.5 square feet each posted by commercial establishments.
(3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
C. Flags posted by any governmental agency. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
D. Signs posted by neighborhood safety organizations. (33-1 -6/97,3826-4/09)
E. Notices posted by a utility or other quasi-public agent in the performance of a
public duty. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
F. Signs or notices posted by any court, public body or officer. (333"/97,3826.4/09)
G. Signs posted by property owners on private property, as required by law(including
no trespass and legal notices). (3334-6/97,3826-4109)
H. One sign,not over six (6) square feet in area,may be posted at each door,loading
dock, or other entrance facing a public street. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
I. One double-faced sign per each commercial parking entrance, not exceeding two
(2) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height.
(3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
J. Signs erected by a public agency. (3334-&97,3826-4J09)
K. Signs manufactured as a standard, integral part of a mass-produced product
accessory or display structure including telephone booths, vending machines,
automated teller machines, and gasoline pumps. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
L. 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.
(3334-697,3360-12197,3826-4/09)
M. Signs required by the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA). (3360-12/97,3826-4/09)
1
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Item 14. - 27 HB -392-
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KEY
INSERTIONS: Double underline
DELETIONS StM*e -_ T'-
N. Two (2) signs (including,but not limited to, street numerals and"no solicitation"
notices),not exceeding two (2) square feet each,placed on any part of a building
facing a public street. (3334-6/97,3826-4/09)
O. Temporary signs. Temporary signs are permitted where the property owner has
granted permission for its display. Temporary signs are permitted in public rights-
of-way, but not permitted in street medians or dividers. This signage shall not be
restricted by content,but is usually and customarily used to advertise real estate
sales, political or ideological positions, garage sales,and home construction or
remodeling,etc. In addition, signage shall be permitted as follows: (3334-6/97,3826-
4/09,3881-8/10)
(3826-4/09)
SITE TYPE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
CRITERIA NUMBER SIGN AREA SIGN OTHER STANDARDS
HEIGHT
Ele,etion Signs or F/S N/A N/A N/A 1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
Political Signs or
Wall 2. May be ewted tie mefe d3an seventy five
(-75)days pr-ier-to an aleetiea and must be
removed wfthiii fifteen(15)days after an
eleeti iFor November electim occurring iil
(3881-8/10) yen number years,political signs may first
bei2osted the first Tuesday after Labor Dav
(first Monday of September_)and must be
taken down by might on Sunday
immediately following the Election Dav,
Sims on public nra cM mazy be,removed by
anyone eonning the Friday after Election
Day- For all other elec ions_political slaps
may e posted no sooner than 60 days before
au action and must be taken down no later
than 10 days after the Election Dav,
(3826-4/09
Real Estate
Residential F/S One per 8 sq.ft. 6 ft. 1. Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or site
Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the date
the property is placed on the market for sale,
lease or rental,and is removed immediately
after the sale,lease,or rental of the property
which is defined as the close of escrow or
execution of lease or rental agreement.
3. No sign may be attached to the perimeter
walls of residential communities.
(3826-4/04
2
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HB -393- " a ' � A 1Item 14. - 28
KEY
INSERTIONS: Double underline
DELETIONS &Wket ,
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq.ft. 10 ft. 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
Commercial Wall 12 ft 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the
Office Dist, property is placed on the market for sale,lease
rental,and is removed immediately after the sa.
lease,or rental of the property which is define
the close of escrow or execution of lease or re
agreement.
3826-4/09
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 30 sq.ft. 12 ft 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
Commercial Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the
Industrial property is placed on the market for sale,lease
rental,and is removed immediately after the sa
lease,or rental of the property which is define
the close of escrow or execution of lease or ren
agreement.
3826-4/09
Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq.ft 10 fL 1.Cannot create traffic or safety hazards.
or
1 other Wall 2. May be erected no earlier than the date the
Districts property is placed on the market for sale,lr
rental,and is removed immediately after 11.
lease,or rental of the property which is define
the close of escrow or execution of lease or re
agreement.
3.Signs shall not be attached to the perimeter
walls of residential communities.
(3826-4/09
Construction F/S 1 per site 32 sq.ft. None 1. Is erected no earlier than the date a building
Sign or permit is issued for the property,and is remove
Wall prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
final inspection,whichever comes first.
(3826-4/09)
Open House F/S 1 per site 6 sq.ft. 4 ft. 1. Sign must be displayed adjacent to the entra
Si Qns or of a property or in the case of a residential
Wall subdivision at the immediate points of access t
the property from an arterial,and is removed V.
sunset on any day it is erected.
2. Placement shall not be in street medians,
dividers,on street signs,traffic control devices
and shall not obstruct the public right-of-way.
(3826-4/09
Oven House Flags 3 per site 2.5 sq.ft. 6 ft 1. Must be displayed at the immediate poir{-
SiRn access to a property or,in the case of a re:
subdivision,from the immediate point of aca:o
3
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KEY
INSERTIONS: Double underline
DELETIONS etr"amr. „vds,T
from an arterial..
3826-4/09
Pennants 30 sq.fL 1. Must be placed on light standards located o
private property.
2. Must have an eight(9)foot clearance froze
ground
3. Must be removed within five(5)business d
of the completion of the City-sponsored event
theme. (3826-4/09)
4
11-3045/69659 I w In
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FMCITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
City Council Interoffice Communication
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council M m s
From: Keith Bohr, City Council( Member
Date: January 10, 2011
Subject: CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM FOR JANUARY 18, 2011, CITY
COUNCIL MEE77NG—REVISION OF CITY'S SIGN ORDINANCE
AS ff RELATED TO POLITICAL SIGNS
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
It seems every two years during the election season that many of our Huntington Beach
residents grow more irritated by the display of"visual bGgW caused by the thousands of legally
and illegally posted political signs. Huntington Beach's current code allows political signs to be -
displayed 75 days before election and requires fhern to be removed no later than 15-days after
the election for a total of 90 days of visibility.
I respectfully suggest that the City Council consider a modest revision to our ordinance as
follows:
1. For Nor elections occurring in even numbered years:
• Political signs may first be posted the first Tuesday after Labor Day(first Monday of
September. This eliminates the time Huntington Beach residents and visitors must view
signs during the traditional`summer season,'while still maintaining the candidate's
freedom of speech and allowing signs to go up well before absentee ballots are
distributed andlor cast.
• Signs must be taken down by the end of the day on Sunday after Election Day. This
gives everybody five(5)full days to remove signs, giving candidates and their
supporters adequate time to remove all their signs. It may be worth further establishing
that anybody can remove any and all signs they see beginning the Friday after Election
Day. This gives candidates that want to retain their signs for reuse two(2)days to
retrieve their signs. This will allow for a more efficient mass removal.of all signs by
candidates, volunteers,or anybody else who is willing to take the time to remove and
dispose of the now meaningless visual bl':gfrt.
• As proposed,the current 75 days prior to election would be reduced to a range of 54 to
Fib days before election day,dependent upon which day Labor Day falls each year,
totaling a reduction of 9 to 21 days, aocordingly. Post election would be reduced from
15 to 5 days.
2. For all other elections:
• Political signs may be posted no sooner than 60 days before an election and must be
taken down no later than 10 days after Election Day-
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to dwect the City Attorney to bring back to the City Council a revised ordinance as
outlined above for their consideration.
Paul Emery,Deputy CityAdrrinistrator Joan Flynn.City a�ry l ��, f O•
City
Bob Hall, Deputy Administrator ....._..
HR -812- Ileln 17. - 1
Item 14. - 31 HB -396-
15. Submitted by Councilmember Connie Boardman -Consider changing the
start time of Study Sessions to 5:00 p.m. and City Council meetings to
7:00 p.m. for the first nine (9) weeks of the year (through May 2, 2011)
Recommended Action:
The City Charter(section 303a)allows the City Council to set the meeting time
by ordinance or resolution_ i request that staff prepare a resolution changing
the meeting time of the Study Session from 6�49 4:00 p.m. to 7 W 5.00 p.m.
for the first nine meetings of the year(through May 2, 2011). and that t4;e Stud
.,
Session. City Council meetings will continue to start at 6:00 p-m. fnr the rest of
the F.
Approved as amended 7-0
16. Submitted by Councilmember Devin Dwyer -Request directing the Police
Department to post Arrest Log information on the City website, and
"Habitual Drunk Drivers" information on the Police Department's
Facebook page
Recommended Action:
, Direct the
Police ^"epaFtment Chief NOT to post information regarding the arrest of
"Habitual Drunk Drivers"and their photo on the Police Department
Facebook page.
Approved as amended 4-3(Harper, Hansen, Dwyer no)
17. Submitted by Councilmember Keith Bohr - Direct City Attorney to revise
City's sign Ordinance as it relates to political signs
Recommended Action:
Direct the City Attorney to bring back to the City Council a revised ordinance as
outlined €or their consideration and to have the City Attorney analyze
Fountain Valley's political sign ordinance.
Approved as amended 6-1 (Harper no)
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Harper, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, Boardman reported
ADJOURNMENT— 9:48 PM
Adjournment to a Special Meeting on Monday, January 24, 2411, at 5:00 JAM in the
Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
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TT C � NO .
HB -397- Item 14. - 32
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Survey: Conducted August 2011: ZTA No. 11-001 (Temporary Signs) Political Signs Survey Table
WOrange County Existing Huntington Proposed Huntington *Fountain Valley *Irvine *Tustin *Costa Mesa
W Cities Beach Regulations Beach Regulations
1. Duration of Existing:75 days Proposed:54-66 days No Restriction 90 days 45 days prior to No Restriction
Sign Posting prior to election prior to election election
1. Max Number No Restriction No Change No Restriction No Restriction No Restriction on No restriction if not more
of Signs private property, than 5 sf.
Permitted limited to 3 in Public
Parkway
3. Max Number Existing: 15 Days Proposed: 10 Days. 10 Days 5 calendar days. 10 days
of Days to 5 Days November Signs not removed Signs not removed shall Signs posted more than Following the date of any
Remove Elections shall be removed by be removed by City at 6 calendar days after election.
10 pays All Other City at expense of expense of candidate or election shall be
Elections candidate or Issue issue advocate on sign deemed abandoned,
advocate on sign
4. Size-Square N/A No Change 9 sf at 6 feet tall 3 sf if located within 150 Private Property:32 sf 5 sq ft max at 3 ft in tall
Footage No Restriction max of an intersection. max at 10 feet tall max. per sign. 15 ft from edge
Limitation (2ft from PL) 12 sf if not located Public R-O-W:6 ft x 4 ft of any driveway or
within 150 feet of an in height intersection of an alley,
intersection. street,highway or
hydrant.
x S. R-O-W Allowed No Change Not Allowed Allowed with Allowed(Public Allowed(Public Parkway)
Regulations (Sign Code Restrictions Parkway)- (Sign Code Attached)
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oho Allowed) create traffic ) (Sign Code Attached) a Prohibited
a. Location; or safety a.Prohibited a.Prohibited a.Prohibited b.Prohibited
Traffic hazards. b.Prohibited b.Prohibited b. Prohibited c.Prohibited adjacent to
Signal, Utility b.Prohibited c.No City Owned c.Prohibited c. Restricted Adjacent Residential Zones
Pole, Traffic c.Restricted Walls d.Restricted to Residential d.Restricted
Control d. Restricted d. Prohibited d. Permitted
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Title 21 ZONING
Chapter 21.24 SIGNS
21.24.060 Exemptions from sin permits.
The following signs ar/gnu
om the permit re irements of this chapter,provided they conform with the
standards provided herei
(1) Bus Bench Sign. signs m us shelter signs that are exerted for public transit with the city's
approval;
(2) Notices.Notices posted by law;(3) Community InterSigns related to civic,patriotic, seasonal or special events of community
interest subject to approvector;(4) Official Flags. O of the nation,the state of California and other official government flags.Not
more than one eX* ;
l, state and national governmental flags per business. Flagpoles shall not exceed
thirty-five feet ihe(5) Noncomgns.
(A) Signs required for the discharge of a government function or required by law.
r--(B) Noncommercial signs shall be allowed in residential areas provided they are the same dimensions as
residential real_estate signs as described in subsection(8)of this section. Political signs,provided they are
installed on private property with permission of the property owner and are not installed within any public right-
of-way.Political signs related to an election or elective office shall be removed within ten days following the
election pertaining to the candidate/issues advertised by the signs. Signs not removed within ten days shall be
removed by the city at the expense of the political candidate or responsible organization.
(6) Project Signs. One project sign shall be allowed per street frontage igns may be externally illuminated
only. For sites less than one acre: maximum sign area,thirty-two squar eet;maximum height,eight feet.For
sites one acre or larger: maximum sign area,sixty square feet;in height,fifteen feet. Signs shall be set
back a minimum of five feet from any property line.
(7) Real Estate Signs—Commercial.
(A) Number and Size.Not more than one commercial al estate sign with a maximum size of sixteen square
feet per sign face, advertising property for We,rent or ase shall be allowed per commercial or industrial
parcels.However, corner commercial or industrial p is shall be allowed two commercial real estate signs,one
along each street frontage,with a maximum size o sixteen square feet per sign face each.No more than a total of
nine square feet of rider signs shall be attached a commercial real estate sign. Commercial real estate signs
shall be a maximum of eight feet in height.
(B) Materials and Illumination. Co rcial real estate signs shall not be illuminated and shall be constructed
with a wood,plastic or metal face.
(C) Time Periods. Commercial al estate signs shall be removed within seven days after the property has
been sold or rented, or the sale o rent is terminated. Maximum time period shall be one hundred eighty days
from the date the sign permit ' issued,unless otherwise extended by the director upon submittal of proof that the
property is still on the mar t,
(8) Residential Rem state Signs. All residential real estate signs shall be subject to the following
requirements: f
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SSIGNS
sign purpose: Temporary ground-mounted sign related to an upcoming political campaign.
Sign use: Only allowed forpolitical campaigns forwhich Irvine voters are eligible,to be removed
no later than 10 days following an election.
Sign location: In public right-of-way;or on private property with owner's consent.
Not on City a-411 rc signs,signals,or devices including directional signs,advisory signs,
and regulation signs.
Outside of sight distance triangles and not obstructing regulatory signs,traffic signal
controllers,or driver's view.
Maximum of one sign per intersection per candidate or ballot measure.
Maximum sign size: 3 square feet,if located within 150 feet of an intersection.
12 square feet,if not located within 150 feet of an intersection.
Maximum sign height: 3 feet above grade if located in public right-of-way within 150 feet of an intersection.
6 feet above grade,but not located within 150 feet of an intersection.
20 feet above grade for wall sign,if not located in public right-of--way.
Sign illumination: None.
Sign removal: Must be removed no latex than 10 days after election. If a sign is not removed 10 days
after election,then the City may recover costs from sign removal from the candidate or
issue advocated on the sign.
Permit required? No.
32 SF man.
3 SF max.
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an intersection. feet of an intersection.
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(g) The 'ble party for signs erected in the public parkway area shall be liable
to the City Tustin, private property owners and the general public for any
injury to perso or property resulting from the placement and maintenance of
the Shp—
(h) Open house signs in, a public parkway area shall be subject to the following
additional criteria:
(1) Signs shall only include a directional arrow,the address of the open house,
and the text-open °Address letters and numbers shall be between
two(2) and four(4)in in height.
(2) Along public streets, a um of one(1) sign shall be posted per open
house per change of .
(3) The sign shall provide directis to a house that is available and opera for
inspection in Tustin and the. Sphere of Influence only.
12. Light bulb strings are permitted on a tempo or permanent basis, provided all of
the following limitations are met:
(a) Maximum number—One hundred UDO)lightt*bs.
(b) Minimum separation between lights—Sig(6) hes.
(c) Maximum size bulb--Three (3)inches in length, en(7)watt.
(d) Color—Clear or white.
(e) Location—Not permitted on the exterior of a buil ' or structure. May be
. � Iocated within twelve(12)inches of the interior of a win ow. Light bulb strings
located more than twelve (12) inches Erc m the interior a window are not
regulated by this Code.
(f) All such lights shall not flask blink,chase or be otherwise ted.
(g) Standards above do not apply to decorative holiday.lighting permitted by
section 940385.
13. Political signs,subject to the following criteria:
(a) No person shall affix a political sign on any traffic signal,'utility pole, traffic
control device, or tree.
(b) Written permission of the property owner is required for political signs placed on
private property.
(c) PoRtical signs on private property shall be limited to a maximum of thirty-two
(32)square feet in size, and ten(10)feet in height.
(d) The name,address and telephone number of the respozm'ble party for posting the
political sign shall be included on the sign.
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(e) Political signs in the public parkway area are subject to the following additional
criteria:
(1) No more than three (3)identical political signs shall be permitted in the
public parkway area abutting any one(1)parcel of property.
(2) Political signs shall be limited to a maximum of six(6) square feet in size
and four (4)feet in height above grade.
(3) Political signs shall not be installed or maintained in any manner so as to
impede vehicles or permitted parking adjacent to curb, pedestrian walk-
ways,hinder disabled access,or constitute a hazard to or endanger persons
using the.sidewalks.
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(4) Political signs shall not be located in any visual clearance area.
(5) Any peen, ply or gip pig such political signs shall be liable to the
City of Tustm,private property owners and the general public for any injury
to persons or property resulting from the placement and mahAenance of the
sign. ;n
(6) All political signs pertains to a particular election shaU not be erected
more than forty-five(45)days prior to the election to which the sign pertains
and shall be removed within five (5) calendar days after the date of the
election.
(7) Any political sign posted in the public parkway area that is directly adjacent '
to a single-family residence shall require the approval of the owner of the
single-family residence.
(8) If the Community Development Director finds that any political sign has
been posted or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of this
section, the responsible party shall be given notice to remove said signs) i =
within twenty-four(24)hours from the time of said notice:The notice shall
include a brief statement of the reasons for regn=mg removal.If the person
so notified fails to correct the violation or remove the sigo(s), the Commu-
nity Development Director may cause said sign(s) to be removed without
further notice. If the responsible party for the sign cannot in good faith be
located within a reasonable time,the sign shall be deemed abandoned_
(9) Any political sign that remains posted for more than sin (6) calendar days
after the election to which it pertains shall also be deemed abandoned.The
Community Development Director may cause such abandoned signs and
any signs,which constitute an immediate peal to persons or property to be
removed summarily and without prior notice.The City shall assess a charge
against any person,candidate,entity,party or!gyp posting or plate
m violation of this section for the cast incurred in the removal.
(10) Political signs in the public parkway area in violation of this section shall be
subject to removal by City in accordance with section 9405el(b)of this Code.
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CONSTRUCTION SIGNS
PERMIT REQUIRED Yes
DEVELOPMENT 1. One per street frontage.
STANDARDS 2. 64sq_1t.maximum.
3. 16 fL high maximum
4. Must be removed within I year after installation,or within 30 days of final inspection,whichever occurs first.
REAL ESTATE SIGNS
(No permits are required.)
FOR SALE SIGNS 1. One per street frontage. 1. One per street frontage_
2. 5 sq.ft.maximum. 2. 32 sq_ft.maximum.
3. 6 ft high maximum. 3. 12 ft.!nigh maximum.
OPEN HOUSE SIGNS 1. One per street frontage. Prohibited
2. 3 sq.ft.maximum.
3. 5 fL high maximum.
x POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS 5 sq.&maximum per sign. Subject to Section 13-•123.
to ON PRIVATE PROPERTY Subject to Section 13-123.
41 PORTABLE SIGNS WITHIN THE . Subject to Section 13-123,5.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
TEMPORARY SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY Subject to Section 13-1 18.1
PERMIT REQUIRED
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CRTICLE 6. POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS
"Sec. 13-123. POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS
(a) Any person, party, entity, or group posting political campaign signs within the boundaries of the
City shall first file a statement with the City Clerk designating the person or entity responsible for
posting the political campaign signs in the City and liable for the estimated actual cost of removal
of the political campaign signs to ensure compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, and
such statement shall certify to the City Clerk that consent has been obtained from the owners,
lessees or occupants of non-publicly owned real property prior to placement of political campaign
signs thereon. Only one political campaign sign statement is required of any party or group,
regardless of the number of individuals posting signs on its behalf.
(b) AD political campaign signs shall be removed not later than 10 days following the date of any
election to which they pertain, if any.
(c) No political campaign sign shall be placed or posted on any public property or utility pole, except j
on or within a public right-of-way pursuant to the provisions of Section 13-123.5 Portable Signs
within Public Right-of-Way.
(d) No political campaign sign shall be lighted,either internally or externally.
e No political campaign sin shall be laced In a manner that would obstruct Visibility to pedestrian
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'ARTICLE 6.5 PORTABLE SIGNS WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF WAY
See.13-123.5 PORTABLE SIGNS WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OFMAY.
(a) Standards. A portable sign may be placed on or vd Wn the public right-of-way without a permit, '
provided it complies with the following requirements:
(1) Size and height. The maximum size shall -not exceed five square feet and the
maximum height shall not be more than three feet above grade.
(2) Identification. The owner of the sign(s) shall affix its name, address and telephone
number to the sign prior to installation of the sign.
(3) Location. The location for installation of a portable sign within the public right-of-way
shall be subject to the following:
a. The sign may be placed in any landscaped parkway but not within the center
median of any street or highway. Tree wells shall not be considered a
landscaped parkway for the purposes of this section;
b. The sign shall not overhang any street,curb, sidewalk,or driveway; '
c. The sign shall not be within 15 feet of any fire hydrant;
d. The sign shall not be within 15 feet of the edge of any driveway nor within 15 feet
of any intersection of an alley, street, or highway, as measured from the midpoint
of the comer radius;
e. The sign shall. not be placed within the public right-of4ay adjacent to any
property zoned I & R,or I &R-S;
f. The sign shall not be affixed to traffic control devices, government signs, light
standards, utility poles, bus shelters, or other structures, posts, fences, shrubs or
trees.
(4) Installation. The installation of the portable sign shall not cause damage to the
public right-of-way;
(5) Time period. A portable sign shall only be displayed during the time period between
6 a.m.on Friday to 6 p.m.on Sunday of any week period.
(6) Number. The total number of portable signs per owner or its agent pursuant to this
section shall not exceed 10 signs In the city at any onetime.
(b) Exceptions. The requirements of this section shall not apply to a portable sign with a total
area of not more than five square feet that is carried by a person within the public right-of-way
unless prohibited by Section 13-112.
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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST
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SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT: P,L lid I h0� MEETING DATE-
CONTACT: PHONE:_
N/A YES NO
Is the notice attached?
Do the Heading and Closing of Notice reflect City Council(and/or
/ Redevelopment Agency)hearing?
Are the date, day and time of the public hearing correct?
If an appeal, is the appellant's name included in the notice?
If Coastal Development Permit,does the notice include aPPS language?
e?
Is there an Environmental Status to be approved by Council?
( ) (e Is a map attached for publication?
Is a larger ad required? Size 12
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( ( ) ( ) Is the verification statement attached indicating the source and accuracy of the
mailing list?
Are the applicant's name and address part of the mailing labels?
( ( ) ( ) Are the appellant's name and address part of the mailing labels?
( ( ) ( ) If Coastal Development Permit, is the Coastal Commission part of the mailing
labels?
( ( ) ( ) If Coastal Development Permit,are the Resident labels attached?
Is the33343 report attached? (Economic Development Dept. items only)
Please complete the following:
1. Minimum days from publication to hearing date 1
2. Number of times to be published
3. Number of days between publications Y/A-
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412 Olive #180 Bruce J. Brandt Dan Kalmick
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 22381 Wallingford Lane :.16772 Glenhaven Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Huntington .Beach, CA 92647
Landon Fichtner Bill Rorick Jim Katapodis
21264 Beach blvd. #C2O4 6892 Auburn Drive 6571 Paris Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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Billy O'Connell :John Von Holle Barbara Delgleize
17301 Beach Blvd. #8 7832 Lori Dive 5901 Warner Ave. , #54
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Huntington Beach, CA 92649
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Heather Grow
5112 Cheryl Drive '20321 Mansard Lane 215 Wichita Ave. , #107
Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Huntington BEach, CA 92648 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Norm Westwell Joe Shaw William Grunwald
1771 Englewood Circle 8272 Grant Drive 10052 Birchwood Drive
Huntington Beach,Circle
92647 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Huntington BEach, CA 92646
Joe Carchio
Andrissa Dominquez Connie Boardman
19115 Beachcrest Lane #B 316 7th Street 8401
sweetwater Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Huntington BEach, CA 92648 Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Erik Peterson !Fred Speaker Blake Rose
5122 Bolsa Ave. , # 107 207 6th Street 2900 Bristol Street #A1O7
Huntington Beach, CA 92649 ' Huntington Beach, CA 92848 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Jennifer McGrath T. Gabe Houston
8612 Lorraine Drive 18834 Coolwater Lane
Huntington BEach, CA 92646 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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HB Chamber of Commerce Orange County Assoc. of Realtors Huntington Beach Tomorrow
President Dave Stefanides President
2134 Main St. Ste. 100 25552 La Paz Road PO Box 865
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Building Industry Assoc. of South Calif. 8 Environmental Board Chair
Attn: Elyse Sminada, Govt.Affairs Asst. ETI: Corral 100 Robert Smith
17744 Sky Park Circle, Suite 170 Jean Kimbrell 21352 Yarmouth Lane
Irvine, CA 92614 20292 Eastwood Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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Rutan&Tucker, LLP Newland House Museum Historic Resources Board Chair
Jeffrey M. Oderman Pres., H.B. Historical Society Barbara Haynes
611 Anton Blvd., 14th Floor 19820 Beach Blvd. 19341 Worchester Lane
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1950 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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California Coastal Commission 40
California Coastal Commission Hearthside Homes
Theresa Henry South Coast Area Office
South Coast Area Office 200 Oceangate, 10th Floor 6 Executive Circle, Suite 250
200 Oceangate, 10th Floor Long Beach, CA 92802-4302 Irvine, CA 92614
Long Beach, CA 92802-4302
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Richard Loy John Ely HB Coastal Communities Assoc.
9062 Kahului Drive 22102 Rockport Lane David Guido
143 E. Meats Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Orange, CA 92865
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Mr. Steve Daniels Ms. Marie St. Germain
200 Main Street#106 505 Alabama
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, the City
Council will hold a public hearing on the following planning and zoning items:
❑ ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 11-001 (AMENDING CHAPTER 233
SIGNS-TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS) Request: To amend Chapter
233 Signs, Section 233.08 Exempt Signs, of the Huntington Beach Zoning
and Subdivision Ordinance to change the regulations pertaining to the
posting and removal of election signs or political signs (subsection O,
Temporary Signs). Applicant: City of Huntington Beach. Location:
Citywide. Project Planner: Rosemary Medel
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Item above is categorically exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
ON FILE: A copy of the proposed request is on file in the Planning and Building
Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for
inspection by the public. A copy of the staff report will be available to interested
parties at the City Clerk's Office on Thursday, November 17, 2011.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express
opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. If
you challenge the City Council's action in court, you may be limited to raising
only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in
this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the
public hearing. If there are any further questions please call the Planning and
Building Department at (714) 536-5271 and refer to the above items. Direct your
written communications to the City Clerk
Joan L. Flynn, City Clerk
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Huntington Beach, California 92648
(714) 536-5227
CityClerkAgenda@surfcity-hb.org
http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, the City
Council will hold a public hearing on the following planning and zoning items:
❑ ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 11-001 (AMENDING CHAPTER 233
SIGNS-TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS) Request: To amend Chapter
233 Signs, Section 233.08 Exempt Signs, of the Huntington Beach Zoning
and Subdivision Ordinance to change the regulations pertaining to the
posting and removal of election signs or political signs (subsection O,
Temporary Signs). Applicant: City of Huntington Beach. Location:
Citywide. Project Planner: Rosemary Medel
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Item above is categorically exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
ON FILE: A copy of the proposed request is on file in the Planning and Building
Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for
inspection by the public. A copy of the staff report will be available to interested
parties at the City Clerk's Office on Thursday, November 17, 2011.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express
opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. If
you challenge the City Council's action in court, you may be limited to raising
only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in
this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the
public hearing. If there are any further questions please call the Planning and
Building Department at (714) 536-5271 and refer to the above items. Direct your
written communications to the City Clerk
Joan L. Flynn, City Clerk
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street, 2nd Floor
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Esparza, Patty
From: AgendaPIus@surfcity-hb.org
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 4:28 PM
To: Esparza, Patty
Subject: Public Hearing Notification for Item Number: 9426
A Public Hearing Notice has been set for the Meeting Scheduled on 11/21/2011 with the following information:
Meeting Date: 11/21/2011
Meeting Caption: Zoning Text Amendment No. 11-00 1 (Amending Chapter 233 Signs - Political Signs)
Prepared By: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager (Rosemary Medel)
Contact: Rosemary Medel
Contact Phone Number: (714) 374-1684
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Additional Information Starting November 10t 1%8 page: ill hand deliver to City Clerk.
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I am a citizen of the United States and a NOTICE OF-PUBLIC HEARING
resident of the County of Los Angeles; I ' BEFORE THE:CITY COUNCIL OF THE
am over the age of eighteen years, and CITY OF HUNTINGTON REACH
not a party to or interested in the notice
published. I am a principal clerk of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 6:00 pn.dn the City Council
HUNTINGTON BEACH :Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, the Ciy Council will hold a public hearing on the
following planning and zoning items:
INDEPENDENT, which was adjudged a
er o newspaper f general circulation on ❑ ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT'NO. 11-001 (AMENDING CHAPTER 233 SIGNS-
TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS) uest:To amend Chapter 233 Signs,Section 233.08
September 29, 1961, case A6214, and Exempt Signs, of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to change
June 11, 1963, case A24831, for the the regulations pertaining to the posting and removal of election signs,or political signs
(subsection 0,,TemporarySgns), Applicant:City of Huntington Beach. Loca'on:Citywide.
City of Huntington Beach, County of I Proilect Planner:Rosemary Medel
Orange, and the State of California.
i NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ltem above is categorically exempt from the provisions of-the California
Attached to this Affidavit is a true and Environmental Quality Act
complete copy as was printed and ON FILE A copy of the proposed request is on file in the Planning and Building Department;2000 Main
published on the following date(s): street,Huntington Beach,California 92648,for inspection by the public.A copy of the staff report will be
available to interested parties atthe City Clerk's Office on Thursday November 17,2011.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence
for or against the application as outlined,above. If you challenge the CityCouncil's action in court,you
Thursday November 10, 2011 may be limited,to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in
this notice,or in written correspondence delivered',to the City at,or prior to,the public.hearing..lf there
are any further questions please call the Planning and Building.Department at(714)536-5271.and refer
to the above items. Direct your written communications to the City Clerk
certify (or declare) under penalty �, -Jo an L Flynn,City Clerk
City of.Huntington Beach,
of perjury that the foregoing is true 2000 Main Street,2ndFloor
j Huntington Beach,California 92648
and correct. 11 (714)536-5227.
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