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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPolitical Signs - Zoning Text Amendment 2010-003 - Ordinance Huntington Beach Independent has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation in Huntington Beach and Orange County by Decree of the Superior Court of Orange County State of California under date of Aug 24 1994 case A50479 PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) SS COUNTY OF ORANGE ) I am the Citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid, I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to or interested in the below entitled matter I am a principal clerk of the HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Huntington Beach County of Orange, State of California, and the attached Notice is a true and complete copy as was printed and published on the CITY OF following date(s) HUNTINGTON BEACH LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO 3881 Adopted by the City Council on JULY 19 2010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING July 29 2010 CHAPTER 233 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ZONING AND SUBDIVI SION ORDINANCE RELAT ING TO SIGNS SYNOPSIS THE CHANGES TO SEC TION 233 08 CODIFIES THE PAST PRACTICE OF I declare, under penalty of perjury that the NCAL OT ALLOWING TREE p Y p 1 ry MEDIANS OLITI NAND NDIVIDERS AND ELIMINATE RE foregoing is true and correct STRICTION9 REGARDING MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ELECTION SIGNS OR PO LITICAL SIGNS THE Executed on Jul 23310 CHANGES TO SECTITHE ON y 30 2010 EXCEPTION PFIORTPOI ITI at Costa Mesa California CAL SIGNS , PASSED AND ADOPTED � by the City Council of 714 536 5227 the City of Huntington JOAN L FLYNN Beach at a regular meet { CITY CLERK R mg held July 19 2010 by Published Huntington the following roll call Beach Independent July I vote 29 2010 075 802, AYES Carchro Hardy _ — _ Signatur Green Bohr Dwyer Hansen NOES None ABSTAIN None ABSENT Coerper THE FULL TEXT OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAIL ABLE IN THE CITY CLERK S OFFICE This ordinance 1s effec tiv 30 days after adoption CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2000 MAIN STREET HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92648 I — — Council/Agency Meeting Held_ hlzJ /O- Deferred/Continued to 4 � Approved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied �Ii Cie s Sig6iiure Council Meeting Date June 21 2010 Department ID Number CA 10-06 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY Jennifer McGrath City Attorney Scott Hess Director of Planning and Building PREPARED BY Jennifer McGrath, City Attorney SUBJECT Approve Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No 2010-003 and approve for introduction Ordinance No 3881 amending Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) relating to the number of political signs and placement of temporary signs Statement of Issue The City Attorney is recommending that Sections 233 08 and 233 10 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance be modified to codify past practice as to political signs and signs on public property Financial Impact N/A Recommended Action Motion to Approve Zoning Text Amendment No 2010-003 with Suggested Findings for Approval (Attachment No 1) and adopt Ordinance No 3881 An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Relating to Signs (Attachment No 2) Alternative Action(s) Do not adopt Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Relating to Signs -1083- Item 22 - Page 1 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE 6/21/2010 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER CA 10-06 Analyses The proposed changes to Section 233 08 codifies the past practice of not allowing political signs in street medians and dividers and eliminates restriction regarding maximum number of election signs or political signs The proposed changes to Section 233 10 eliminate the exception for political signs Environmental Status N/A Strategic Plan Goal Maintain and Enhance Public Safety Attachment(s) 1 Suggested Findings For Approval for Zoning Text Amendment No 2010-003 2 Ordinance No 3881 An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Relating to Signs 3 Legislative Draft of Ordinance of the Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Relating to Signs Item 22 - Page 2 -1084- -1085- Item 22 - Page 3 ATTACHMENT NO 1 SUGGESTED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO 2010-003 SUGGESTED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL -ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO 2010-003 1 Zoning Text Amendment No 2010-003 amends Chapter 233 Signs modifying Section 233 08 Temporary Signs to codify past practice as to political signs and signs on public property by clarifying language and eliminating the restriction regarding the number of signs on private property and location of temporary signs in a manner consistent with the goals, policies and objectives specified in the General Plan The amendment controls the proliferation of visual clutter addressing signage both on and off-site 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 amendment to Chapter 233 Signs affects the sign regulations for various zoning districts, including residential and commercial 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 supported by case law and is protective of the City's goals for enhancing the visual image of the city The request incorporates past practices for the display of political signs regarding the number and location citywide 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 indicated the desire to protect the aesthetic appearance of the City and reduce a weak visual image The adoption of this amended ordinance will ensure the development of elements that create continuity in signage and create distinctive districts through a common design theme and a coherent citywide image ATTACHMENT NO 1 Item 22 - Page 4 -1086- ATTACHMENT # � ORDINANCE NO 3881 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 Section 233 08 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows 23308 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 A Cornerstones (including names of buildings and dates of erection) and citations that are made an integral part of the structure B Signs not exceeding 0 5 square feet each posted by commercial establishments C Flags posted by any governmental agency D Signs posted by neighborhood safety organizations E Notices posted by a utility or other quasi-public agent in the performance of a public duty F Signs or notices posted by any court public body or officer G Signs posted by property owners on private property as required by law(including no trespass and legal notices) 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 I One double-faced sign per each commercial parking entrance, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area and four(4) feet in height J Signs erected by a public agency 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 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 08 1668 002/47120 1 Ordinance No 3881 M Signs required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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 O Temporary signs Temporary signs are permitted where the property owner has granted permission for its display Temporary signs are permitted in public nghts-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 CRITERIA M 17�13741. 31V L7kJ 'RETGIyL* � Election Signs or F/S N/A N/A N/A 1 Cannot create traffic or safety hazards Political Signs or Wall 2 May be erected no more than seventy five (75)days prior to an election and must be removed within fifteen(15)days after an election 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 Real Estate F/S I per site 20 sq ft loft I 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 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 Real Estate F/S 1 per site 30 sq ft 12 ft I 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 or rental and is removed immediately 08 1668 002/47120 2 Ordinance No 3881 after the sale lease or rental of the property which is defined as the close of escrow or execution of lease or rental agreement Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq ft loft 1 Cannot create traffic or safety hazards or All other Wall 2 May be erected no earlier than the date Districts 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 Signs shall not be attached to the perimeter wails of residential communities Construction F/S 1 per site 32 sq ft None 1 is erected no earlier than the date a Signs or building permit is issued for the property Wall and is removed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection whichever comes first Open House F/S 1 per site 6 sq It 4 ft i Sign must be displayed adjacent to the Signs or entrance of a property or in the case of a Wall residential subdivision 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 Open House Flags 3 per site 2 5 sq ft 6 ft 1 Must be displayed at the immediate points Sign of access to a property or in the case of a residential subdivision from the immediate point of access from an arterial Pennants 30 sq ft i 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(�)business days of the completion of the City sponsored event or theme 08 1668 002/47120 3 Ordinance No 3881 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 19 t h day of July , 2010 ayo ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM gooij— 2 — ----%— ," I-Y �-A-, City Clerk City Attorney Q REVIE D APPROVED INITIA 9 AND APPROVED Pitf 4dminlstrator Director f 08 1668 002/47120 4 Ord No 3881 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 July 6,2010, and was again read to said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on July 19, 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, Hardy, Green Bohr Dwyer Hansen NOES None ABSENT Coerper 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 July 29 2010 In accordance with the City Charter of said City _ Joan L Flynn, Qijy Clerk ty Clerk and ex-office lerk Senior Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach California ATTACHMENT #3 Ordinance No 3881 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT E SERVICE STATIONS (CONTINUED) MAXIMUM" SITE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM SIGN CRITERIA TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT OTHER STANDARDS Pump attached One per 2 sq ft 10 it 1 No other signs shall be permitted Instructions or to pump canopy column on the canopy or column except Identification island as specified column 2 Point of purchase signs shall be prohibited 3 State or Federal government required signs encompassed within a fuel pump shall not be regulated by this ordinance F PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS MAXIMUM j SITE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM SIGN CRITERIA TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA" HEIGHT OTHER STANDARDS Build= wall One per 3 sq ft per Shall be placed 1 Such sign shall be in addition to Identification for building foot of bldg within top 25 ft that which is permitted elsewhere Buildings Over frontage height of bldg in this article 100 Ft in Heieht 2 Raceways shall only be permitted when unable to place electrical components within wall/parapet Promotional Activity Signs Repealed (3826 4/09) 23308 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 6197 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 4109) 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) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 10 of 26 3/31/10 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) 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 Ind=residential zone, he of a lot shall be alle oa to pest- Temporary signages en the lot ttself, but net off site are ppermitted where the property owner has granted permission $or 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, sSignage shall be alleiWed f f letpermitted as follows (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) j "" A�� ,�3826-4/09} 141 TE TYPE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM CRITERIA NUMBER SIGN AREA SIGN OTHER STANDARDS HEIGHT A01 Election Signs or F/S One per N/A N/A 1 Cannot create traffic or safety hazards Political Suns or site Wall 2 May be erected no more than seventy five (75)days prior to an election and must be removed within fifteen(15)days after an election 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 Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 11 of 26 3/31/10 walls of residential communities 3826 4109 Real Estate F/S I per site 20 sq ft loft 1 Cannot create traffic or safety hazards or Commercial Wall 12 ft 2 May be erected no earlier than the date Office Dist 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 (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 Industrial 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 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 May be erected no earlier than the date Districts 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 Signs shall not be attached to the perimeter walls of residential communities 3826 4/09 Construction F/S I per site 32 sq ft None 1 Is erected no earlier than the date a Signs or building permit is issued for the property Wall and is removed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or 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 Si ns or entrance of a property or in the case of a Wail residential subdivision 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 Sign of access to a property or in the case of a residential subdivision from the immediate point of access from an arterial 3826 4/09 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 Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 12 of 26 3131110 3 Must be removed within five(5)business days of the completion of the City sponsored event or theme (3826 4109) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 13 of 26 3/31/10 23310 Prohibited Signs A Canvas signs banners, pennants, streamers balloons or other temporary signs except as provided in Sections 233 08 (Exempt Signs) 233 16 (Subdivision Directional Signs) or 233 18 (Promotional Activity Signs) (3334 6197 3360 12197) B Mobile A-frame, and portable signs and those of a similar nature which are not permanently attached to the ground or building except as provided in Sections 233 18 or 233 20 (3334 6197) C Roof signs except those permitted under Section 233 18(4) (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) D Signs which resemble any official marker erected by the city state or any governmental agency, or which by reason of position, shape color or illumination would conflict with the proper functioning of any traffic sign or signal or would be a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic (3334 6/97) E Signs which produce odor, sound, smoke, fire or other such emissions (3334 6/97) F Flashing, moving, pulsating, or intermittently lighted signs, mechanical movement signs including searchlights, except electronic readerboards and public service signs such as those for time and temperature (3334 6/97) G Animals or human beings, live or simulated,utilized as signs (3334 6/97) H Projecting signs except canopy or awning signs and under canopy signs, subject to subsections 233 06(A) and 233 06(E) (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) I Signs which constitute a nuisance or hazard due to their intensity of light (3334 6/97) J Signs visible from and within 100 feet of an R district which are illuminated between the hours of 10 00 PM and 7 00 AM unless they identify an establishment open for business during those hours (3360 12/97) K Off-premises signs, including billboards or advertising structures installed for the purpose of advertising a project subject or business unrelated to the premises upon which the sign is located except as permitted pursuant to Sections 233 14 (Readerboard Signs-Multiple Users) and 233 16 (Subdivision Directional Signs) (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) L Abandoned signs and signs which no longer identify a bona fide business conducted on the premises Such signs shall be removed by the property owner within 60 days of the business' closing date The sign panel maybe turned over (blank side out) if the sign complies with code (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) M Signs located on public property, including signs affixed to utility poles, trees or projecting onto the public right of-way except political signs and those required by law This section shall not prohibit the placement of advertising panels on public service items including, but not limited to, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, bus benches, transit shelters and telephone booths,within public rights-of way or in publicly-operated beaches or parks provided such items are placed in accord with an agreement granted by the City Council (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3826 4/09) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 14 of 26 3/31/10 N Vehicle signs signs affixed to automobiles, trucks, trailers or other vehicles on public or private property for the purpose of advertising, identifying or providing direction to a use or activity not related to the lawful use of the vehicle for delivering merchandise or rendering service Any such vehicle signs which have as their primary purpose to serve as a non-moving or moving display are prohibited (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) 23312 Electronic Readerboards Electronic readerboards are permitted subject to the review by the Design Review Board, and approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3711 06/05 3826 4/09) A Required Findings Prior to approving a conditional use permit to allow an electronic readerboard sign the Zoning Administrator shall make the following findings (3334 6/97 3711 06/05) 1 The proposed electronic readerboard sign conforms with the standards and criteria as set forth in this chapter, (3334 6/97) 2 The proposed electronic readerboard sign is compatible with other signs on the site and in the vicinity (3334 6/97) 3 The proposed electronic readerboard sign will not adversely impact traffic circulation in adjacent rights-of-way or create a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and (3334 6/97) 4 The proposed electronic readerboard sign shall not have adverse visual impacts on adjoining commercial and/or residential neighborhoods (3334 6/97) B Readerboard Sign Criteria (3360 12/97) 1 Electronic readerboards may be freestanding or wall type signs (3334 6/97) 2 The maximum number of electronic readerboards shall be one per site (3334 6/97) 3 The maximum sign area shall be 115 square feet, 90 square feet for message center, and 25 feet for other information (3334 6/97) 4 The maximum height of a freestanding electronic readerboard sign shall be 25 feet (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 5 The electronic readerboard shall have cylinders, a shade screen and a photocell for reducing the intensity of lighting at night (3334 6/97) 6 The maximum measurable light output of the electronic readerboard shall not exceed 50 foot candles at any property line (3334 6/97) C Location Requirements (3334 6/97) 1 Electronic readerboards shall only be allowed on parcels abutting a freeway and on parcels abutting Beach Boulevard excluding the portion along Beach Boulevard designated as a landscape corridor south of Adams to Pacific Coast highway (3334 6/97) 2 Minimum lot frontage 200 feet (3334 6/97) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 15 of 26 3/31/10 4 ® City ®f Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street ® Huntington Beach, CA 92648 ® OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ® JOAN L FLYNN CITY CLERK NOTICE OF ACTION June 24 2010 Planning Department City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach CA 92648 SUBJECT ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO 2010-003 AMENDING CHAPTER 233 OF THE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF POLITICAL SIGNS AND PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY SIGNS APPLICANT City of Huntington Beach Planning Department 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach CA 92648 LOCATION Citywide DATE OF ACTION June 21 2010 At a public hearing held on Monday June 21 2010 the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach took action on your application and approved Zoning Text Amendment No 2010-003 with Findings for Approval and approved for introduction Ordinance No 3881 amending Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance relating to signs The ordinance is scheduled to be adopted at the July 6 2010 City Council meeting and become effective 30-days later on August 5 2010 Attached to this letter are the Findings for Approval for ZTA 2010-003 a draft copy of Ordinance No 3881 and page 9 of the June 21 2010 City Council Action Agenda relating to this item If you have any questions please contact Rosemary Medel Associate Planner at (714) 374- 1684 or the Planning Department Zoning Counter at (714) 536-5271 cerely df49-9) 1Jn4L"`Flynn CMC City Clerk JM pe Attachments Findings for Approval —Zoning Text Amendment No 2010-003 Draft copy of Ordinance No 3881 Page 9 - June 21 2010 City Council Action Agenda Sister Cities An}o Japan • Waitakere New Zealand (Telephone 714 536 5227) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO 2010-003 FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL. - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO 2010-003 1 Zoning Text Amendment No 2010-003 amends Chapter 233 Signs modifying Section 233 08 Temporary Signs to codify past practice as to political signs and signs on public property by clarifying language and eliminating the restriction regarding the number of signs on private property and location of temporary signs in a manner consistent with the goals, policies and objectives specified in the General Plan The amendment controls the proliferation of visual clutter addressing signage both on and off-site 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 amendment to Chapter 233 Signs affects the sign regulations for various zoning districts, including residential and commercial 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 supported by case law and is protective of the City's goals for enhancing the visual image of the city The request incorporates past practices for the display of political signs regarding the number and location citywide 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 indicated the desire to protect the aesthetic appearance of the City and reduce a weak visual image The adoption of this amended ordinance will ensure the development of elements that create continuity in signage and create distinctive districts through a common design theme and a coherent citywide image approval and adept Deny Resolution No 2010-28 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Adoption of Specific Plan No 16 (Zoning Text Amendment No 09-007) " and, E) Approve Deny Conditional Use Permit No 09-024 with findings and suggested conditions of approval City Clerk Joan L Flynn announced seven Late Communications 28 Speakers Dental of Ward Garfield Specific Plan— RV Storage, Approved 7-0 22 Approve Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No 2010-003 and approve for introduction Ordinance No 3881 amending Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) relating to the number of political signs and placement of temporary signs Recommended Action Approve Zoning Text Amendment No 2010-003 with Suggested Findings for Approval and after the City Clerk reads by title approve for introduction Ordinance No 3881 An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 233 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Relating to Signs Approved 7-0 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized) Mayor Green and Councolmembers Dwyer, Carchio, Coerper and Bohr reported ADJOURNMENT— 10 02 PM Adjournment to Tuesday, July 06, 2010, at 4 00 PM in Room B-8 Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT htty //www surfcity--hb orr� 9 DRORDINANCE NO 3881 am.X-4b.. 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 I Section 233 08 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows 23308 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 A Cornerstones(including names of buildings and dates of erection) and citations that are made an integral part of the structure B Signs not exceeding 0 5 square feet each posted by commercial establishments C Flags posted by any governmental agency D Signs posted by neighborhood safety organizations E Notices posted by a utility or other quasi-public agent in the performance of a public duty F Signs or notices posted by any court public body or officer G Signs posted by property owners on private property as required by law(including no trespass and legal notices) 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 I One double-faced sign per each commercial parking entrance not exceeding two(2) square feet in area and four(4) feet in height J Signs erected by a public agency 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 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 08 1668 002/47120 1 Ordinance No 3881 M Signs required by the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) 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 O Temporary signs The owner of a lot shall be allowed to post temporary signage on the lot itself,but not off-site in street medians, dividers, and ether public nghts-of- way 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 Election Signs or F/S N/A N/A NIA 1 Cannot create traffic or safety hazards Political Sims or Wall 2 May be erected no more than seventy five (75)days prior to an election and must be removed within fifteen(15)days after an election 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 Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq ft loft 1 Cannot create traffic or safcty 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 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. Real Estate F/S i 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 or rental and is removed immediately 08 1668 002/47120 2 Ordinance No 3881 Industrial 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 Real Estate F/S I 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 Districts 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 Signs shall not be attached to the perimeter walls of residential communities Construction F/S 1 per site 32 sq R None 1 Is erected no earlier than the date a Signs or budding permit is issued for the property Wall and is removed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection whichever comes first Open House F/S I per site 6 sq ft 4 ft I Sign must be displayed adjacent to the Signs or entrance of a property or in the case of a Wall residential subdivision 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 Open House Flags 3 per site 2.)sq ft 6 ft 1 Must be displayed at the immediate points S► n of access to a property or in the case of a residential subdivision from the immediate point of access from an arterial Pennants 30 sq ft l 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 08 1668 002/47120 Ordinance No 3881 SECTION 2 Section 233 10 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows 23310 Prohibited Signs A Canvas signs,banners,pennants,streamers,balloons or other temporary signs except as provided in Sections 233 08 (Exempt Signs), 233 16(Subdivision Directional Signs)or 233 18 (Promotional Activity Signs) B Mobile,A-frame,and portable signs and those of a similar nature which are not permanently attached to the ground or building except as provided in Sections 233 18 or 233 20 C Roof signs except those permitted under Section 233 18(4) D Signs which resemble any official marker erected by the city,state,or any governmental agency,or which by reason of position, shape,color or illumination would conflict with the proper functioning of any traffic sign or signal or would be a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic E Signs which produce odor sound smoke fire or other such emissions F Flashing, moving,pulsating or intermittently lighted signs, mechanical movement signs including searchlights except electronic readerboards and public service signs such as those for time and temperature G Animals or human beings, live or simulated utilized as signs H Projecting signs except canopy or awning signs and under-canopy signs, subject to subsections 233 06(A)and 233 06(E) I Signs which constitute a nuisance or hazard due to their intensity of light J Signs visible from and within 100 feet of an R district which are illuminated between the hours of 10 00 PM and 7 00 AM unless they identify an establishment open for business during those hours K Off-premises signs including billboards or advertising structures installed for the purpose of advertising a project subject or business unrelated to the premises upon which the sign is located except as permitted pursuant to Sections 233 14 (Readerboard Signs-Multiple Users) and 233 16 (Subdivision Directional Signs) L Abandoned signs and signs which no longer identify a bona fide business conducted on the premises Such signs shall be removed by the property owner within 60 days of the business' closing date The sign panel may be turned over (blank side out) if the sign complies with code M Signs located on public property including signs affixed to utility poles, trees or projecting onto the public right-of-way except those required by law This section shall not prohibit the placement of advertising panels on public service items including but not limited to,trash receptacles bicycle racks bus benches transit shelters and telephone booths within public rights-of-way or to publicly-operated 08 1668 002/47120 4 Ordinance No 3881 beaches or parks provided such items are placed in accord with an agreement granted by the City Council N Vehicle signs signs affixed to automobiles,trucks,trailers or other vehicles on public or private property for the purpose of advertising, identifying or providing direction to a use or activity not related to the lawful use of the vehicle for delivering merchandise or rendering service Any such vehicle signs which have as their primary purpose to serve as a non-moving or moving display are prohibited 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 day of , 2010 Mayor ATTEST TAVED AS TO FORM City Clerk Ci Attorney U C-4 3 16 REVI AND APPROVED INITIATE ND ROVED ity 4dministrator i ctor o Planning and Building 08 1668 002/228362)-13 5 IL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday June 21 2010 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 ® 1 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO 2010-003 (AMENDING CHAPTER 233 SIGNS) Applicant City Initiated Request Update Section 233 08 to provide clarification regarding number of political signs and placement of temporary signs Location Citywide Protect Planner Rosemary Medel NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this item is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council Resolution No 4501 Class 20 which supplements the California Enviornmental Quality Act ON FILE A copy of the proposed request is on file in the Planning 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 June 17 2010 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 Councils 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 Department at 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 f CITY COUNCILlREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST SUBJECT S DEP ' TMENT JLWAX Ola MEETING DATE CO ACT PHONE V- 2 q NIA YES NO ( ) (jf�( ) Is the notice attachedl Do the Heading and Closing of Notice reflect City Council(and/or Redevelopment Agency)hearing? ( ( ( ) Are the date,tday and time of the public hearing correct? i ( ( ) ( ) Han appeal,is the appellanes name included in the notice? i i If Coastal Development Permit,does the notice include appeal language? i ( ) ( ) Is there an Environmental Status to be approved by Counei'1*7 ( ( ) { ) Is a map attached for pubhcation? Is a larger ad requueV Size Is the verification statement attached indicating the source and accuracy of the mailing list? l -L+` " C� i Are the applicants name and address part of the mailing labels? Are the appellanes 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 the Report 33433 attached? (Economic Development Dept items only) Pleas complete the follov agg - 1 Nimimuia days from publication to hearing date / CJ i 2. 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Avery05160/8160 40 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday June 21 2010 at 6 00 p in n the City Counc 1 Chambers 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach the City Council will hold a public hearing on the following plann ng and zoning items ❑ 1 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO 2010-M (AMENDING CHAPTER 233 SIGNSI ADDllcent City Initiated $fauegt.Update Section 233 08 to provide Gan fication regarding number of political signs and placement of temporary signs Location.Caywide Prolect Planner.Rosemary Medel NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that th s tern s categorically exempt pursuant to City Counc I Resolution No 4501 Class 20 which supplements the California Environmental Quality Act ON FILE A copy of the proposed request s on file in the Planning 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 Clerks Office on Thursday June 17 2010 ALLINTERESTED 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 Counc I 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 cor respondence delivered to the C ty at,or pr or to the public hearing If there are any further questions please call the Planning Department at(714)536-5271 and refer to the above items Direct your written commun cations 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 Los Angeles Times 100% Ad Order 33523235 4 00 X 5 42 [col X inches] Pub Info Thursdav 06/10/10 HBI Adv No 2010403(062-812) Sales Code 9966 Num Colors 0 Spot Colors D t Ope L.t I J 42010 141PM mar g OCADPROD 2 J 42010 4 31PM g w1 OCIDPROD 3 1 220101017PNI rou OCIDPROD Comments None Huntington 13 n h Independent his been td)ud.ed t n p q)er of NOTICE OF PUB LIC HEARING ureul tttun ui 1lunun ton & Ieh Ind Oringe(ounty I} 1> 1 of th St EFORE THE CITY w )1 m CO NCI OF THE (Ott of ( (ounty tit tte of( tlrtornia undo d u I \u 4 1)9 A-)0479 CITY OF HUNT] IGTON BEACH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN City PROOF OF Council a Chambers 200 Mw that on M 0 Huntington h t ngton Bea the City Council will the a PUBLICATION public hearing on the following planning and zoning items ❑ 1 'ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO 20'^�"'..3 {AMENDING CHAPTER� SIGN§) Aoohcapt:City Initiated Request Update Section 233 08 to provide clan fication regarding number of political signs and placement of temporary signs 1) T Ek 11, OF CALIFORNIA ) Location Citywide Project Planner Rosemary Medei SS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this item is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council Resolution No 4501 Class 20 which supplements the California C O U N C Y OF ORANGE ) Environmental Quality Act ON FILE A copy of the proposed request is on file in the Planning Department,2000 1 am the Citizen of the United States and a Main Street Huntington Beach California92648 for inspection by the public Acopy resident of the Count aforesaid I am over of the staff report will be available to interested parties at the City Clerk's Office on y Thursday June 17 2010 the age of eighteen years and not a party ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are mvdedto attend said hearing-and express opinions or to or interested in the below entitled matter aubmiL evidence for or against the application as outlined above If you challenge the I am a principal clerk of the HUNTI NGTON City Councils action in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or BEACH INDEPENDENT a newspaper of someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written cor respondence delivered to the City at or prior to the public heanng if there are any general circulation printed and published in further questions please call the Planning Department at(714)536 5271 and refer to the City of Huntington Beach County of the above items Direct your written communications to the City Clerk. Orange State of California and the Joan L Flynn, City Clerk attached Notice is a true and complete copy City of Huntington Beach as was printed and published on the 2000 Main Street, 2nd Floor following date(s) Huntington Beach, California 92648 V14) 536-5227 June 10 2010 1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct Executed on June 11 2010 at Costa Mesa California Sig re ORDINANCE NO 3881 / AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 233 OF THE HUNTINGTON BE/ ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIG S The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordaiai as follows SECTION 1 Section 233 08 of the Huntington Beach Zoning a "d Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows 30 t 23 8 Exempt Signs f 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 A Cornerstones (including names of buildmg��nd dates of erection) and citations that are made an integral part of the structure B Signs not exceeding 0 5 square feet eac posted by commercial establishments C Flags posted by any governmental gency D Signs posted by neighborhood s fety organizations E Notices posted by a utility or/Otther quasi public agent in the performance of a public duty F Signs or notices posted by any court public body or officer G Signs posted by prorty owners on private property, as required by law (including no trespass and legal j otices) H One sign, not o er six (6) square feet in area, may be posted at each door, loading dock or otherentrance facing a public street 1 One double faced sign per each commercial parking entrance, not exceeding two (2) square fed{in area and four(4) feet in height J Signs erected by a public agency 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 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 08 1668 002/47120 1 t Ordinance No 3881 M Signs required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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 O Temporary signs The owner of a lot shall be allowed to post temporary signage on the lot itself, but not off-site in street medians dividers and other'public rights-of- way This signage shall not be restricted by content, but is usu I'ly and customarily used to advertise real estate sales, political or ideological positons, garage sales, and home construction or remodeling, etc In addition, signage shall be permitted as follows i SITE 6 TYPE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM CRITERIA NUMBER 4SIGN AREA SIGN OTHER STANDARDS J HEIGHT Election Signs or F/S N/A N/A N/A % 1 Cannot create traffic or safety hazards Political Sens or f Wall 2 May be erected no more than seventy five (75)days prior to an electron and must be removed within fifteen(15)days after an election Real Estate Residential F/S One per 8 sq 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 Real Estate F/S /1 per site 20 sq ft loft 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 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 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 or rental and is removed immediately � r � 08 1668 002/47120 2 r I � � n Ordinance No 3881 Industrial property is placed o the market for sale lease or rental and s removed immediately after the sale lea or rental of the property which is define as the close of escrow or execution of 1 ase or rental agreement Real Estate F/S I per site 20 sq ft loft 1 Cannot�create traffic or safety hazards or / All other Wall 2 Maybe erected no earlier than the date Districts the p Iperty 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 Construction F/S 1 per site 32 sq ft None 1 Is erected no earlier than the date a Signs or building permit is issued for the property Wall and is removed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection whichever comes first Open House F/S 1 per site 6 sq ft 4 ft 1 Sign must be displayed adjacent to the Signs or entrance of a property or in the case of a Wall residential subdivision at the immediate y� points of access to the property from an ki 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 Open House Flags 3 per site 2 5 sq It 6 ft 1 Must be displayed at the immediate points Sian of access to a property or in the case of a residential subdivision from the immediate point of access from an arterial 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 r , e &'I L b� Y .•. p$ a `� 3 � 08 1668 002/47120 3 Ordinance No 3881 SECTION 2 Section 233 10 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows 23310 Prohibited Signs A Canvas signs, banners, pennants, streamers, balloons or other temporary signs except as provided in Sections 233 08 (Exempt Signs) 233 16 (Subdivision Directional Signs) or 233 18 (Promotional Activity Signs) B Mobile, A-frame and portable signs and those of a similar nature which are not permanently attached to the ground or building except as provided in Sections 233 18 or 233 20 ° C Roof signs except those permitted under Section 233/18(4) D Signs which resemble any official marker erecte&by the city, state, or any governmental agency, or which, by reason of position, shape, color or illumination would conflict with the proper functioning of any traffic sign or signal or would be a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic E Signs which produce odor, sound smoke, fire or other such emissions y F Flashing moving, pulsating, or intermittently lighted signs, mechanical movement signs, including searchlights, except electronic readerboards and public service signs such as those for time and temperature G Animals or human beings, lwe or simulated, utilized as signs H Projecting signs, except canopy or awning signs and under-canopy signs, subject to subsections 233 06(A) and 233 06(E) I Signs which constitute a nuisance or hazard due to their intensity of light J Signs visible from and within 100 feet of an R district which are illuminated between the hours of 10 00 PM and 7 00 AM unless they identify an establishment open for business during those hours K Off-premises signs, including billboards or advertising structures installed for the purpose of advertising a project, subject or business unrelated to the premises upon whicWthe sign is located, except as permitted pursuant to Sections 233 14 (Readerboard Signs-Multiple Users) and 233 16 (Subdivision Directional Signs) L Abandoned signs and signs which no longer identify a bona fide business 'conducted on the premises Such signs shall be removed by the property owner within 60 days of the business' closing date The sign panel maybe turned over (blank side out) if the sign complies with code �M Signs located on public property,including signs affixed to utility poles, trees or projecting onto the public right-of-way, except those required by law This section shall not prohibit the placement of advertising panels on public service items including,but not limited to,trash receptacles,bicycle racks,bus benches,transit shelters, and telephone booths, within public rights-of-way or in publicly-operated tl & 1 08`1668 002/47120 4 Ordinance No 3881 beaches or parks provided such items are placed in accord with an agreement granted by the City Council N Vehicle signs, signs affixed to automobiles,trucks,trailers or other vehicles on public or private property for the purpose of advertising, identifying or providing direction to a use or activity not related to the lawful use of the vehicle for delivering merchandise or rendering service Any such vehicle signs which have as their primary purpose to serve as a non-moving or moving display are prohibited SECTION 3 This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption f PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2010 //Mayor r x ATTEST AP VED AS TO FORM City Clerk '` C4 Attorney 03 U t REVI AND APPROVED rINITIATE ND P ROVED ity 4dministrator i ctor of Planning and Building L-, r d 08 1668 002/2283625-13 5 Ordinance No 3881 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT =Chaj�ter 233 Signs (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3527 2/02 3711 06/05 3826 4/09 3872 3/10) Sections 23302 Reserved 23304 Permits Required 23306 Permitted Signs 23308 Exempt Signs 233 10 Prohibited Signs 233 12 Electronic Readerboards r 233 14 Readerboard Signs-Multiple Users 233 16 Subdivisional Directional Signs 233 18 Promotional Activity Signs 23320 Planned Sign Program 23322 Miscellaneous Signs and Provisions ' 23324 Nonconforming Signs ` 23326 Code Compliance 23328 Definitions ' ' ZJ 23302 Reserved � 11 q tee- r 4� 14 4 23304 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 (3360 12/97 3527 2/02 3826 4/09) A Sign Permit A complete sign application shall include the following information (3334 6/97) 1 Two sets of fully-dimensioned plans drawn to scale The plans shall include the following (3334 6197 3360 12/97) a Site plan indicatmg 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 (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 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 (3334/6/97) c Dimensioned building elevations with existing and proposed signs depicted (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 2 Prope t rty owner approval in the form of a letter or signature on the plans approving the proposed signs and authorizing submission of the sign application (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 1 of 25 3/31/10 3 For wall signs method of attachment for freestanding signs foundation plan sign support and attachment plan (3334 6/97) 4 Type and method of electrical insulation devices where applicable (3334 6/97) 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 (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3826 4/09) 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 r quests (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) 1 A site with five or more non-residential businesses or uses (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 2 A site with two or more freestanding identification signs where there is a request for a new freestanding sign (3334 6/97 3360 12s7) 3 Commercial properties with 1,300 feet or more on one street frontage requesting more freestanding signs than alloweMpursuant to Section 233 06 (3360 12/97) 4 Consolidated subdivision directional signs identifying multiple projects on multiple sign panels (3360 12/97) 5 Service stations (3334 6l97) 6 Wall signs for second floor businesses with exterior access (3360 12/97) 7 Wall signs installed on a building�wall not adjacent to the business suite (3360 12/97) C Sign Code Exception The Director may grant approval for a sign code exception of not more than 20% in sign heigheor 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 (3527 2/02 3711 6/05) T1 Name of applicant (3527 2/02) h - 2 Location of planned,development or use, including address (3527 2/02) ' 3 Nature of the proposed development shall be fully disclosed in the notice (3527 2/02) =� 4 Planning Department phone number and address of City Hall shall be provided in the notice to call for viewing plans (3527 2/02) 5 The date by'which any comments must be received in writing by the Planning Department (3527 2/02) 6 Planning'Director shall receive entire list including name and address of those receiving ceiving the mailing (3527 2/02) 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 Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 2 of 25 3/31/10 4 Section 233 06 Neighborhood Notification required pursuant to Chapter 241 The following findings shall be made prior to approval of any sign code exception (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3527 2/02 3711 6/05) 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 (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 2 The sign will not adversely affect other signs in the area (3334 6/97) 3 The sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity (3334 6/97) 4 The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not be a hazardous distraction (3334 6/97) / 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 (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3826 4/09) // 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 ermit Approval shall be subject to the following findings (3334 6/97) 1 Due to unique circumstances,the sign's immediate removal will result in a substantial hardship for the applicant ,(3334 6/97) 2 The sign will not adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area (3334 6/97) 3 The sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity (3334 6/97) 4 The sign will be in keeping with/the character of the surrounding area —= (3334 6/97) 5 The sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not T- be a hazardous distraction/(3334 6197) E Design Review Board The Design Review Board (DRB) shall review and render a r 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 (3360 12/97 3527 2/02 3826 4/09) L�T 1 Electronic Readerboard Signs (3360 12197 3527 2/02) 2 Signs on properties within the following areas (3360 12/97 3527 2/02) J a Areas subject to specific plans which do not include specific guidelines for signs (3360 12/97 3527 2/02 3826 4/09 3872 3/10) b OS-PR(Open Space Parks and Recreation) and OS-S (Open Space Shoreline districts), and (3360 12/97 3711 06/05 3872 3/10) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision/ordinance Chapter 233 Page 3 of 25 3/31/10 / r c Any other area designated by the City Council (3360 12/97 3711 06/05 3826-4/09 3872 3/10) 3 DRB review or approval shall not be required for signs in Redevelopment Agency project areas (3872 3/10) F TemporM 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 the 30 day permit may be granted at the discretion of the Director The Directvrr may also approve a temporary sign permit for the following temporary sign provided the signs conform with the standards defined in Section 233 06 (333416/97 3360 12/97) 1 Signs necessary to avoid a dangerous condition including directional signs during construction (3360 12/97) 2 Signs pertaining to a use permitted by a temporary use permit (3360 12/97) 3 Promotional activity signs that comply with Section 233 18 are permitted up to a maximum of 90 days per calendar year (3360 12/197 3826 4/09) 23306 Permitted Signs All signs shall be governed by the following schedule, except if addressed elsewhere in this chapter The schedule lists maximum standards for number area and height of allowed signs which does not necessarily ensure architectural compatibility Therefore, in addition to the enumerated standards, consideration shall be given to building setbacks, visibility of attached signing on the site, and the proposed sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the property, to the surrounding neighborhood, and to community goals ,Compatible design, simplicity, sign effectiveness and adherence to the objectives and policies in the Urban Design Element of the General Plan shall be used as guidelines for sign approval Nothing in this chapter shall preclude public access signage (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) The City may, in addition, from time to time adopt policies regarding sign standards Such policies may include separate standards or provisions for specific areas of the community (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) k A COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS 1 FREESTANDING SIGNS ON ADAMS AVE ,BEACH BLVD ,BROOKHURST ST, EDINGER AVE ,GOLDENWEST ST AND WARNER AVE N � MAXIMUM w � NUMBER OF -0 m Lt'I�AXIMUMI MAXIMUM LOT FRONTAGE SIGNS SIGN HEIGHT SIGN AREA a Interior lots with less than One loft 50 sq ft 200 feet of street frontage r +5 ft for Bonus +25 sq ft for Bonus b Interior lots with min 200 feet One 15 ft 70 sq ft f i ,J but less than 400 feet +5 ft for Bonus +30 sq ft for Bonus — c Corner lots with the greatest One per 7 ft 30 sq ft street frontage less than 400 feet street frontage +3 ft for Bonus +15 sq ft for Bonus d Interior lots with min 400 feet oft One primary(P) 20 ft (P) 100 sq ft (P) frontage AND Corner lots with�i and two secondary(S) +5 ft for(P)Bonus +2�sq ft (P)Bonus min 400 feet on one street frontage signs per street 7 ft (S) 30 sq ft (S) e Regional Mall Identification Sign One per street frontage 25 ft 100 sq ft c One freeway sign 25 ft above freeway 200 sq ft Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 4 of 25 3/31/10 2 FREESTANDING SIGNS ON ALL OTHER ARTERIALS NOT LISTED ABOVE Al MAXIMUW4 %NUMBER�OE� MAXIMUM� �MAXIMUM LOT FRONTAGE SIGNS SIGN HEIGHT 4SIGNJAREA a Interior lots with less than One 7 ft 50 sq ft 400 feet of street frontage +1 ft for Bonus +10 sq ft for Bonus b Corner lots with the greatest One per street 7 ft 30 sq ft street frontage less than 400 feet +1 ft for Bonus A sq ft for Bonus c Interior lots with min 400 feet of One primary(P) 15 ft (P) 70 sq ft (P) frontage AND Corner lots with and two secondary(S) +0 5 ft for Bonus + 10 ft for Bonus min 400 feet on one street frontage signs per street 7 ft (S) 30 sq ft (S) 1 Bonus signs(B)shall have an opaque background internal illumination for items of information only 2 Multi tenant panels are permitted provided the panels are minimum 10 inches in height with a minimum 6 inch letter height They shall be restricted to one uniform background color and two colors for the sign copy with the exception that the Center Identification may have a separate background color Sign copies shall be limited to the company name or one generic item of information Major tenant identification shall be encouraged by being placed on the largest panel 3 Secondar gns(S)are in addition to the Primary(P)sign Secondary sign copy shall be limited to business identification only 4 Street addresses shall be included on all freestanding signs with minimum six(6)inch numerals 4 OTHER LOCATIONAL CRITERIA FOR FREESTANDING COMMERCIAL SIGNS 1 No business shall have more than one freestanding sign facing each frontage 2 Freestanding signs on the same site shall be located a minimum of 1540f feet apart unless approved by a planned sign program 3 A freestanding sign shall not be permitted in an area between the building and right of way when that portion of the building is located at the minimum setback 4 Signs shall be located in a landscape planter a minimum of 2 feet wider than the sign itself Square poles or other architectural treatment shall be required except if the sign is 8 feet or less in height it shall be of monument type with a minimum 2 foot base Placement shall conform with'Diagram A 5 No freestanding sign shall be located along a local street, d (Balance of page intentionally left blank) Iel L l L _ 1 y r Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 5 of 25 3/31/10 A COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (CONTINUED) 3 WALL SIGNS MAXIMUM1 MAXIMUM SITE CRITERIA T�YPE4 NUMBER SIGN AREA OTHER STANDARDS. Individual Business wall One per street or 1 5 sq ft per linear I Channel letter signs required on all sites Identification parking lot ft of business consisting of 5 or more uses frontage for each frontage separate business 2 Signs over 50 s ft shall have an opaque on the ground Business<�0,000 background an internal illumination for floor sa ft Max total= items of information only or shall be of 200 sq ft* channel lei design Signs for second floor businesses Business 50,000+ 3 Multi business consolidated wall signs with exterior sa ft No Max* shall be permitted provided the signs do access may be not exceed the allowable sign area permitted by *No sign shall Planned Sign exceed 200 sq ft 4 Placement shall conform to Diagram B Program or 1 5 sq ft per linear ft of the wall 5 One nameplate may be placed at each upon which it is door loading dock or other entrance placed /facing a public street max 6 sq ft Channel letter signs 6 Signs on projecting canopies/awnings 1�o%bonus after j shall be considered wall signs above calculation 7 Raceways shall only be permitted when unable to place electrical components within wall/parapet under One per business 8 sq ft �' 1 Canopy signs shall be attached canopy perpendicular to the building face centered above the store entrance or J lease length ` 2 Minimum 8 ft ground clearance 3 Signs shall not be illuminated ,a 4 CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS MAXIMUM MAXIMUM NAXJMU VI v, A SITE CRITERIA TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA' HEIGHT OTHER STANDARDSi Hotel with f/s One per site /30%of See A 1 To be combined with Convention allowable f/s Freestanding permitted sign Facility area Signs(a d)above Live Entertainment f/s One per site y 30%of See A I To be combined with allowable f/s Freestanding permitted sign area Signs(a d)above Tenant Directory f/s One per site 30 sq ft 7 ft Low intensity illumination oriented toward pedestrians and motorists on site Min 30 ' ft from exterior property lines and 25 ft from other freestanding signs Menu Board f/s or One per drive 32 sq ft 7 ft May be in addition to wall thru lane (3826 4109) permitted sign Electronic Readerboards (See Sections 233 12 and 233 14 for specifications) e s jl r Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 6 of 25 3/31110 B INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS 1 FREESTANDING SIGNS MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM SIGN SITE CRITERIA NUMBER SIGNAREA HEIGHT, N, , ,OTHER STANDARDS Industrial/Mixed One business Under 1 acre 7 ft I Sign copy shall be limited to center or Uses identification 32 sq ft single business identification only No sign per site multi tenant panels shall be permitted Industrial centers over 1 acre 2 Freestan mg signs shall conform to 50 sq ft Diagram A and shall be located to a landscaped planter a minimum of 2 feet wider than the sign itself 3 All freestanding signs shall have the street address included on the sign /4 Signs shall be monument type f 5 Internally illuminated signs shall be designed as bonus signs Mixed Use One per street Under 1 acre loft I Multi tenant panels are permitted Businesses with frontage 32 sq ft provided the panels are minimum Frontaees on Gothard 10 inches in height with minimum 6 inch Street Industrial centers high letters They shall be restricted to over 1 acre : one uniform background color and two 50 sq ft colors for the sign copy with the F` exception that the Center Identification may have a separate background color Sign copies shall be limited to the company name or one generic item of information PJ 2 Major tenant identification shall be encouraged by being placed on the + largest panel 3 Signs eight(8)feet or less shall be r monument type 4 Internally illuminated signs shall be designed as bonus signs x r 2 WALL SIGNS MAXIMUM MWXI MAXIMUM SIGN *kk y SITE CRITERIA NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIG OTHER STANDARDS All Industrial/ One per street i sq ft per linear ft Below roofline 1 One nameplate may be placed at each Mixed Uses or parking lot of building frontage door loading dock or other entrance frontage for facing a public street max 6 sq ft each separate Channel letter signs business receive a 10%bonus 2 Internally illuminated signs shall be after the above designed as bonus signs calculation 3 Raceways shall only be permitted Max 100 sq ft per when unable to place electrical business for all wall components within wall/parapet signs i f � r t Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter233 7\ \� Page 7 of 25 3/31110 C RESIDENTIAL k ' MAXIMUM SITE IMAXIMUM MAXIMUM , �A SIGN CRITERIA TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA` 0' HEIGHT 0THER STANDARDS Neighborhood f/s 1 per street 1 sq ft per 6 ft 1 Signs shall be affixed to perimeter Identification entrance unit max 50 wall or placed within a sq ft landscaped planter OR 2 Sign copy shall be limited to 18 inches inheight name of development only I wall One on each 0 5 sq ft per /3 Freestanding signs shall be set side of each unit max 25 back 20 feet from any interior street entrance sq ft property line Placement shall conform to Diagram A VacancySgns r One per street 6 sq ft Below rooflme 1 Copy limited to vacancy type for Multi family frontage of unit available and source of Developments j information D CHURCHES, AND SCHOOLS, AND COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL USES WITHIN PUBLIC PARKS ;,-'4 �t #, p 12 MAXIMUM� 4 � SITE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM SIGN CRITERIA TYPzEO NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT eOTHER STANDARDS Identification f/s One per site 32 sq ft 7 ft I Freestanding signs shall be completely located within a AND landscaped planter wall One per site 1 sq ft per/ Below rooflme 2 Signs shall be monument type linear ft of bldg frontage 3 Freestanding signs shall be set Max 32 sq ft back 5 ft from any interior property line 4 All freestanding signs shall have the address included on the sign 5 Raceways shall only be permitted when unable to place electrical components within wall/parapet Changeable Vs One per site 30%of 7 ft To be combined with permitted sign COM allowable Vs area wall One per site May be in addition to permitted 32 sq ft sign (3826 4/09) I i\j l [4If, 1 1 s i Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 8 of 25 3131/10 E SERVICE STATIONS a 'SITE MAXIMUM MA MUM 11 MAXIMUM NBM � CRITERIA TYPE, NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT OTHER STANDARDS ` Business Vs One per site Alternative A 7 ft I Service stations with convenience Identification 20 sq ft if sign markets s all use Alternative A contains only identification 2 Freestanding signs shall be located and no in a landscaped planter a minimum changeable of 2:feet wider than the sign itself copy panels for J1 pricing 3 S1gns shall be monument type OR 4 All freestanding signs shall have the address included on the sign Alternative B 50 sq ft if price information is incorporated on sign Sign shall contain panels for fuel price only No detached price signs shall be located elsewhere on the site wall One per street I sq ft per Below roofline I Internal illumination or channel frontage linear foot ofy letters only and/or building frontage 2 If canopy fascia signs are used for canopy One per street business ID no wall signs shall be frontage permitted on bldg 10 sq�),ft 3 Max letter height for fascia signs shall be 75%of fascia width 1 4 If canopy fascia signs are not provided a logo may be permitted on each side of canopy column !� connector(spandrel)in addition to wall signs Fuel Price and Vs One per street 12 sq ft 6 ft 1 Price signs shall advertise fuel Credit frontage in prices only and no other product Information conjunction available with Alternative A 2 Freestanding signs shall be sign, completely located within a 41 landscaped planter Price signs shall be located a minimum 15 ft from other i freestanding signs a a 1J \ 1 t} Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 9 of 25 3/31/10 1 E SERVICE STATIONS (CONTINUED) MAXIMUM SITE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM SIGN CRITERIA TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT OTHER STANDARDS Pump attached One per 2 sq ft loft 1 No other signs shall be permitted Instructions or to pump canopy column on the canopy or column except Identification island as s specified column 2 tPomt of purchase signs shall be f prohibited a 3 State or Federal government required signs encompassed within a fuel pump shall not be regulated by this ordinance E PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS { MAXIMUM SITE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM SIGN CRITERIA TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA 'If-MIGHT OTHER STANDARDS Building wall One per 3 sq ft per Shall be placed 1 Such sign shall be in addition to Identification for building foot of bldg within top 25 ft that which is permitted elsewhere Buildings Over frontage height ofbldg in this article 100 Ft in Height 2 Raceways shall only be permitted 1 when unable to place electrical components within wall/parapet Promotional Activity Suns Repealed (3826 4/09) 23308 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) N 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 r� public duty (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) F Signs orknotices 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) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 10 of 25 3/31/10 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 p r duced product accessory or display structure including telephone booths,wending 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 6/97 3360 12197 3826 4/09) r rt 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 in any fesidentfal zone, tT'he owner of a lot shall be allowed to post temporary signage on the lot itself,but not off-site in street medians, dividers, and other public rights-of-way 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, 5Signage shall be allowed f r eaeh t *permitted as follows (3334 6/97 3826-4/09) (38264109) SITE TYPE MAXIMUM MAXIMUM, //,MAXIMUMS CRITERIA y NUMBEI�/ SIGN AREA SIGN OTHER STANDARDS ` HEIGHT//; Election Si ne s or F/S N/A N/A N/A 1 Cannot create traffic or safety hazards Political Signs or Wall 2 May be erected no more than seventy five (75)days prior to an election and must be removed within fifteen(15)days after an election 3826 4/09 " Real Estate Residential F/S One per 8 sq ft 6 ft 1 Cannot create traffic or safety hazards or site r 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 L 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 Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 11 of 25 3/31/10 Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq ft 10 ft I Cannot create traffic or safety hazards or Commercial Wall 12 ft 2 May be erected no earlier than the date Office Dist 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 a (3826 4/09) Real Estate F/S 1 per site 30 sq ft 12 ft i Cannot create traffic or safety hazards or Commercial Wall 2 May be erected no earlier than the date Industrial 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 3826 4/09 Real Estate F/S 1 per site 20 sq ft loft 1 Cannot create traffic or safety hazards or All other Wall 2 May be erected no earlier than the date Districts 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 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 Signs or building permit is issued for the property Wall and is removed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection z whichever comes first (3826 4/09) Open House F/S 1 per site 6 aq ft 4 ft 1 Sign must be displayed adjacent to the Signs or , entrance of a property or in the case of a Wall residential subdivision at the immediate points of access to the property from an arterial and is removed by sunset on any day s it is erected 2 Placement shall not be in street medians dividers on street signs traffic control ff� devices and shall not obstruct the public f right of way 3826 4/09 Open House Flags 3 per site 2 5 sq ft 611 1 Must be displayed at the immediate points Sian of access to a property or in the case of a i residential subdivision from the immediate point of access from an arterial 3826 4l09 Pennants 30 sq ft I Must be placed on light standards located on private property 1 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) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 12 of 25 3/31/10 23310 Prohibited Signs A Canvas signs, banners pennants streamers,balloons or other temporary signs except as provided in Sections 233 08 (Exempt Signs), 233 16 (Subdivision Directional Signs) or 233 18 (Promotional Activity Signs) (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) i B Mobile, A-frame, and portable signs and those of a similar nature/ which are not permanently attached to the ground or building except as prove ed in Sections 233 18 or 233 20 (3334 6/97) C Roof signs except those permitted under Section 233 18(4)/(3334 6/97 3826 4/09) D Signs which resemble any official marker erected by the cixy, state, or any governmental agency or which by reason of position, shape, color or illumination would conflict with the proper functioning of any traffic/sign or signal or would be a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic (3334 6/97) E Signs which produce odor, sound smoke, fire or other such emissions (3334 6/97) F Flashing, moving pulsating or intermittently lighted signs mechanical movement signs including searchlights, except electronic readerboards and public service signs such as those for time and temperature/(3334 6/97) G Animals or human beings, live or simulate , utilized as signs (3334 6/97) H Projecting signs, except canopy or awning signs and under-canopy signs, subject to subsections 233 06(A) and 233 06(E) 3334 6/97 3360 12/97) I Signs which constitute a nuisance o�, r'hazard due to their intensity of light (3334 6/97) J Signs visible from and within I0/feet of an R district which are illuminated between the hours of 10 00 PM/and 7 00 AM unless they identify an establishment open for business during thos hours (3360 12197) K Off-premises signs, mcludi,g billboards or advertising structures installed for the purpose of advertising a project, subject or business unrelated to the premises upon which the sign is located;iexcept as permitted pursuant to Sections 233 14 (Readerboard Signs-Multiple Users) and 233 16 (Subdivision Directional Signs) (3334 6197 3826 4109) L Abandoned signs and signs which no longer identify a bona fide business conducted on the premises Such signs shall be removed by the property owner within 60 days of the business' closing date The sign panel maybe turned over 'F (blank side out)/If the sign complies with code (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) J b M Signs located/on public property, including signs affixed to utility poles,trees or projecting onto the public right of-way, except palitte^? stgffs�those required by law This section shall not prohibit the placement of advertising panels on public x service items including, but not limited to, trash receptacles,bicycle racks,bus benches, transit shelters, and telephone booths, within public rights-of-way or in publicly-operated beaches or parks provided such items are placed in accord with an agreement granted by the City Council (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3826 4/09) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 13 of 25 3/31/10 N Vehicle signs signs affixed to automobiles, trucks trailers or other vehicles on public or private property for the purpose of advertising, identifying or providing direction to a use or activity not related to the lawful use of the vehicle for delivering merchandise or rendering service Any such vehicle signsfwhich have as their primary purpose to serve as a non-moving or moving display are prohibited (3334 6/97 3826-4/09) J 23312 Electronic Readerboards , Electronic readerboards are permitted subject to the review by the Design Review Board, and approval of a conditional use permit by the Zoning Admimstrator (3334 6%97 3360 12/97 3711 06/05 3826-4/09) � I A Required Findings Prior to approving a conditional use permit to allow an electronic readerboard sign,the Zoning Admmistrator'shall make the following findings (3334 6/97 3711 06/05) 1 The proposed electronic readerboard sign conforms with the standards and criteria as set forth in this chapter, (3334 6/97) 2 The proposed electronic readerboard sign is compatible with other signs on the site and in the vicinity, (3334 6/97)��' 3 The proposed electronic readerboard sign will not adversely impact traffic circulation in adjacent rights-of-way or create a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and (3334 6/97) 4 The proposed electronic readergoard sign shall not have adverse visual impacts on adjoining commercial and/or residential neighborhoods (3334 6/97) B Readerboard Sign Criteria (3360 12/97) 1 Electronic readerboards Ly be freestanding or wall type signs (3334 6/97) 2 The maximum number of electronic readerboards shall be one per site (3334 6/97) 3 The maximum sign area shall be 115 square feet, 90 square feet for message f center, and 25 feet for other information (3334 6/97) 4 The maximum height of a freestanding electronic readerboard sign shall be 25 feet (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 5 The electronic readerboard shall have cylinders, a shade screen and a photocell for reducing the intensity of lighting at night (3334 6/97) ==- 6 The maximum measurable light output of the electronic readerboard shall not exceed 50 foot-candles at any property line (3334 6/97) - - C Location Requirements (3334 6/97) 1 Electronic readerboards shall only be allowed on parcels abutting a freeway and on parcels abutting Beach Boulevard, excluding the portion along Beach Boulevard designated as a landscape corridor south of Adams to Pacific Coast Highway (3334 6197) 2 Minimum lot frontage 200 feet (3334 6/97) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 14 of 25 3/31/10 3 Minimum distance between electronic readerboards 150 feet (3334 6/97) 4 Minimum distance to any residence 150 feet (3334 6/97) D Other Standards (3334 6/97) 1 Where a site has an electronic readerboard,temporary banners balloons flags etc shall be permitted a maximum of 15 days per calendar year (3334 6/97) 2 Hours of operation 6 30 AM to 10 30 PM At least 10 percent of the message time, or any percentage deemed necessary by the City for emergency conditions, shall be used for public service announcements (3334 6/97) 3 Messages in an electronic readerboard shall be no faster than one message every four seconds and the minimum interval between messages shall be at least one second Continuous motion of messages is not permitted (3334 6197) 4 Light intensity changes (other than between day and night uses) are not permitted (3334 6/97) d 5 In addition to the electronic readerboard sign, one monument sign, maximum of seven (7) feet in height and a maximum fifty (50) square feet in sign area, may be permitted and all other signage shall be brought into conformance with this chapter (3334 6/97) r 23314 Readerboard Signs -Multiple Users � Off-site electronic readerboard signs may be permitted subject to review by the Design Review Board and approval of a conditional use permit by/the Zoning Administrator Approval of electronic readerboard signs shall be subject to the following (3334 6/97 3711 06/05 3826 4/09) A Required Findings Prior to approving a conditional use permit to allow a multiple user electronic readerboard sign the Zoning Administrator shall make the following findings (3334 6/97) 1 The proposed electronic readerboard sign conforms with the standards and criteria as set forth in the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 2 The proposed electronic readerboard sign will not adversely impact traffic circulation in adjacent right-of-way or create a hazard to vehicle or pedestrian traffic (33 416/97 3360 12/97) B Multiple User Readerboard Sign Criteria (3360 12/97) 1 Multiple user electronic readerboard signs may be located at a site which is not the location of any of the parties using the sign for advertising (3334 6197) 2 M utiple user electronic readerboard shall be freestanding (3334 6/97) 3 The maximum sign area shall be twelve hundred (1200) square feet (3334 6/97) 4 The maximum height of a multiple user readerboard sign shall be eighty-five (85) feet (3334 6/97) 5 ;The multiple user readerboard shall have cylinders or directional incandescent lamps and have a shade screen or louver system, a shade screen and a photocell for reducing the intensity of lighting at night (3334 6/97) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 15 of 25 3/31/10 C Lighting Standards (3334 6/97) 1 The maximum night time light intensity and illuminance shall conform to the following (3334 6/97) MAXIMUM NIGHT TIME INTENSITY Height from Ground m feet 5 10 20 30 501 70 85 Maximum Intensity x 1000 lumens 125 130 145 170 250 370 490 (3 33 4 6/97 3360 12/97) MAXIMUM NIGHT TIME ILLUMINANCE Land Use ` at Receptor Site Residential Commercial Other Maximum Illuminance ` foot-candles 0 3 2 b 10 (3334 6/97) �r The maximum night time illuminance shall be measured at the receptor site, at ground level by a direct reading, portable light meter Measurements shall not be made within one hour after sunset or before sunrise (3334 6/97) 2 Illuminance shall be determinedfby the difference between a reading taken with the sign on and another r�eadmg taken within three (3) minutes with the sign off (3334 6/97) 3 An illuminance chart shallfbe prepared by a licensed engineer and submitted to the Director for approval prior to installation Conformance with this ordinance shall be verified by actual measurements made, as specified herein, after installation The/method of measurement and results shall be subject to approval of the Director (3334 6/97) D Location Requirement'(3334 6/97) 1 A multiple user readerboard shall be located no farther than two hundred (200) feet from a freeway (3334 6/97) r 2 The minimum distance between multiple user readerboards shall be one u thousands(/1,000) feet (3334 6/97) 3 The sign�shall be a minimum distance of 600 feet from residential properties (3360 12/97) a , E Other Standards (3334 6/97) 1 No off-site electronic readerboard will be permitted except for multiple users (3334 6/97) 2 At least twenty percent (20%) of the message time, or any percentage deemed necessary by the City for emergency conditions shall be used for public service announcements (3334 6/97) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 16 of 25 3/31/10 3 Messages in a multiple user sign shall be no faster than one message every four(4) seconds and the minimum interval between messages shall be at least one second (3334 6/97) 4 Light intensity changes (other than between day and night uses) are not permitted (3334 6/97) a 23316 Subdivision Directional Signs " Subdivision directional signs shall contain only the name of a development the/developer,price information and directional information for land development projects located within the City Sign permits for off-site subdivision directional signs for land development projects shall be limited to no more than six off-site signs, and approval for such signs shall be subject to the following standards (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) A Location requirements (3334 6/97) 1 Signs shall not be located within any street medians divides, or other public rights of-way or on any property developed with residential uses other than that of the subdivision identified (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) 2 Signs located on the same side of the street shall be a minimum of 600 feet from any other subdivision directional sign except a sign may be permitted on each corner of the intersection of arterial highways (3334 6/97) 3 Maximum area and height (3334 6/9�7) a 64 square feet in area and 1'5 feet high provided there is a minimum 50 foot distance from any adjacent developed property (3334 6/97) b 32 square feet in area and 8 feet high provided there is a minimum 25 foot distance from any adjacent developed property (3334 6/97) B Permit expiration Sign Permits issued for subdivision directional signs shall expire either one year from the date of issuance or on the date 90 percent of the project s units have all been sold, leased, or rented for the first time, whichever is sooner Annual renewals�may be granted for such time as units still exist for sale, however, no more than,one directional sign is allowed after 90 percent of the units m are sold leased or rented (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) V 'K MT Y C Street widening When a sign conflicts with street widening or construction, it _ shall be removedyupon written notice at no cost to any public agency (3334 6/97) i D Required bond Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall file a cash bond in an amount set by resolution of the City Council The full bond amount shall be refunded if the sign structure is removed and the site restored to its original condition within 15 days after the expiration of the permit If the sign structure is not removed, the City shall remove the sign and its supporting structure with the cost deducted from the cash bond, and any remainder refunded (3334 6/97) 23318 Promotional Activity Signs A Promotional activity signs may be placed on a site subject to the issuance of a temporary sign permit by the Director, and provided that such signs comply with all of the standards set forth in this Section, and provided such signs do not create safety hazards or block signs identifying adjoining establishments (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 17 of 25 3/31/10 B A temporary sign permit for a promotional activity sign, banners pennant or pennants unless otherwise specified, shall be valid for a maximum of ninety(90) days in any calendar year and shall not be renewable (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3826 4/09) C Promotional activity banners shall not exceed one square foot of banner area for each linear foot of building frontage and in no case shall the total banner area exceed 100 square feet Pennants shall be limited to a maximum of one square foot for each pennant (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3826 4109) r D A promotional activity banner, as permitted above, shall not be affected by the issuance of a grand opening promotional activity sign permit du`ing the same calendar year The size of a grand opening promotional activity banner shall not exceed the size specified in Section 233 18 C (3334 6/97 3360197 3826-4/09) E Promotional activity signs,banners, and pennants shall be nLtamed and not be in a condition of disrepair Disrepair shall include torn, fadedor sagging signs (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) F The Director may approve a temporary sign permit for,/a promotional sign to be displayed on a site with electronic readerboards up to a maximum of fifteen(15) days per calendar year (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) �41 G Vehicle sales businesses and automobile dealerships located on Beach Boulevard may without first obtaining a temporary use permit from the Director, display promotional activity signs, banners, pennants, and car-top signs that comply with the following standards (3334 6/97 3360 12/ /3826 4/09) 1 Eighteen inch(18") non-metallic helium balloons and large non-metallic - mflatables may be displayed onIthe weekends (Friday 9 00 AM through Sunday 12 00 Midnight), provided they do not project over the public right- of-way (3334 6/97) 2 Automobile dealerships on Beach Boulevard shall be permitted to display - _ flags pennants,bannerstand car-top signs throughout the year (3334 6/97) _ J H Vehicle sales businesses and automobile dealerships located on Beach Boulevard shall obtain a temporary signpermit for the use of large displays and mflatables larger than eighteen inches (18") in diameter The displays and mflatables shall be affixed directly to the ground or roof of a building The displays and mflatables shall be limited to a maximum of twelve (12)weekends per calendar year (3360 12/97 3826 4/09) a 23320 Planned Sign Program A Planned Sign Program shall be submitted to the Director when required by Section 233 04 B Such program shall be reviewed and approved by the Director prior to issuance of any building permit The purpose of the Planned Sign Program is to encourage coordinated and quality sign design as well as to permit more flexible sign standards for commercial and industrial centers (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3527 2/02 3826-4/09) 1 The standards of Section 233 06 shall be used as a guide in the design of a Planned Sign Program The property owner shall designate a person or firm as the primary liaison with the City for the purpose of submitting sign permit requests in conformance with the approved Planned Sign Program (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3826 4/09) A Planned sign program applications shall be submitted to the Planning Division and shall include the following (3334 6/97) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 18 of 25 3/31/10 I A site plan drawn to scale depicting the precise locations of all buildings and signs, (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 2 Drawings and/or sketches indicating the exterior surface details of all buildings on the site on which wall signs directory signs, or projecting signs are proposed, (3334 6/97) Y 3 Written text describing the specific sign criteria for the,property The program shall, at minimum include provisions regulating sign height, area, sign type, colors design and location (3360 12/97) 4 A statement of the reasons for any requested modifications to the provisions or standards of this chapter, and (3334 6/97) 5 The name, address, and telephone number of the person or firm responsible for administering the Planned Sign Program (3334 6/97 3826-4/09) B A Planned Sign Program may include more than�one freestanding sign per parcel or other deviations from the standards of this chapter, provided that the total sign area does not exceed the area otherwise permitted by Section 233 06 by more than 10%, or by 30%for multiple automobile franchises occupying the same lot and commercial businesses with 50,000 squarerfeet or more of floor area In approving a Planned Sign Program,the Director shall find (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3826 4/09) X 1 That the proposed signs are compatible with the style or character of existing improvements on the site and are well related to each other,reflecting a common theme and design sty16 (3334 6/97) _ C The Director may require any reasonable conditions necessary to carry out the intent of the Planned Sign Program For developments with existing signs, a schedule or phasing plan for bringing such signs into conformance with the Planned Sign Program shall be submitted and become part of the approval of the Planned Sign Program A cash bond may be required to guarantee their modification or removal (3334 6/97 3360 1 7 3826 4/09) t 23322 Miscellaneous Signs and Provisions A Signs within the Downtown Specific Plan or located in any other specific plan areas shall comply with,any additional requirements outlined within the plan itself and any applicable design guidelines (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) B Non-commercial murals, non-commercial large graphic designs, and statuary shall be subject to review by the Director for the sole purpose of ensuring that such displays will'not pose a hazard to public health, safety or welfare (3334 6/97) Q` C No window or contiguous window panes shall be covered by paper or painting signs that exceed 20% of the total area of that window, however windows may be covered up to 50% during the month of December If (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3826 4/09) s 23324 Nonconforming Signs t A Continuation of Use A nonconforming sign may be maintained on site after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, provided that the nonconforming sign is not (3334 6/97 3360 12/97 3826-4/09) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 19 of 25 3/31/10 I Changed to another nonconforming sign, or (3334 6/97) 2 Structurally altered so as to extend its useful life, or (3334 6/97) 3 Expanded or altered as defined in Section 233 28, except that a change of sign panel/face may be permitted provided the items of information on the sign(i e , business name)remain the same, or (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 4 Reestablished after discontinuance for ninety(90) days or more, or (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 5 Reestablished after damage or destruction of more tha fifty percent (50%) of the sign value at the time of such damage or destruction (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) B Signs replaced or requested to be modified at the owner's initiative shall comply with all current provisions of this chapter unless the Director approves a Sign Code Exception a Limited Sign Permit or Planned Sign Program (3334 6/97 3360 12197 3826 4/09) 23326 Code Compliance Signs shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter,the,Uniform Building Code and National g J Electric Code, as adopted by the City (3334 6/97 3360 12/97)' Any sign by design, location or configuration that violates this Chapter or creates a pedestrian or vehicle hazard is deemed to be a public nuisance and subJect to enforcement under this Code and/or the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (3826-4/09) d Penalty No person, firm, corporation or othe ,legal entity shall maintain, place, erect, or permit any sign to be displayed in violation of this chapter Violations are a misdemeanor and are punishable as provided in Chapter 249 Enforcement of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (3360 12/97) 11/ r 23328 Definitions The following definitions shall apply to the provisions in this chapter General definitions are contained in Chapter 203 (3334 6/97) f A Abandoned Sign a sign which no longer directs advertises or identifies a legal —�� business establishment,product or activity on the premises where such sign is displayed (3334 6/97) F j Y B Alteration zany change of copy, sign face, color, size, shape, illumination,position, location,,construction, or supporting structure of any sign (3334 6/97) C Animated Sign any sign which is designed to give a message through a sequence of progressive changes of parts or lights or degree of lighting (3334 6/97) a D Area of Sign (3334 6/97) 1 The area included within the outer dimensions of a sign(excluding structural supports) (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 20 of 25 3/31/10 2 For freestanding signs, sign area shall be calculated on one (1) face of the sign, provided a sign face on a double sided sign is not separated from the opposite side of the sign by more than 12 inches at any point (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 3 For illuminated awning or canopy signs, sign area shall be calculated around the sign copy only (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) 4 For signs without a border or frame (charnel or skeleton letters), the area shall be within a rectangle or eight (8) continuous straight lines (with right angles) formed around the extreme outer limits of the sign message, including all figures and any background or color whicli is an integral part of the sign (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) SIGN AREA SIGN AREA E Awning a shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of non-rigid materials except for the supporting framework (3334 6/97) F Awning Sign a sign painted on,printed on, or attached flat against the surface of an awning (3334 6/97) f G Banner Sign a temporary sign composed of fabric or flexible material with no enclosing frame (3334 6/97) , J H Bonus Sign an internally illuminated freestanding sign designed with opaque sign faces/panels, and illumination for items of information only (3360 12/97) I Business Identification Sign�a sign which serves to identify only the name and address of the premises, business, building or portion of building upon which it is located and includes no other advertising such as product lists phone numbers and hours of operation Logos may also be permitted (3334 6/97) J BuildingFrontage rontage the linear extent of a building or business which has frontage on either a street or parking area Only one side of the building facing the street or parking area shall be used to determine the maximum sign area (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) K Canopy a permanent roof-like structure which extends along and projects beyond the wall of a building, or is freestanding as common in service stations, and is generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) L Changeable Copy Sign a sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or illustrations that can be changed manually or electrically without altering the face or surface of the sign (3334 6/97) M Channel letters individual letters or figures, illuminated or non-illuminated, affixed to a building or freestanding sign structure (3334 6/97) N Construction Sign a temporary sign identifying the persons, firms or businesses directly connected with a construction or development project and may include the name of the future site occupant (3334 6/97) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 21 of 25 3/31/10 O Directional Sign an on-premise incidental sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic (3334 6/97) P Electronic Readerboard a changeable message sign consisting of a matrix of lamps which are computer controlled (3334 6/97) Q Exposed Neon neon tubing used for lighting in signs and other building identification such as raceways and accent lighting (3360 12/97) j R Exposed Raceway visible tube or box behind a wall sign used to house electrical wiring for the wall sign (3360 12/97) r S Flashing Sign an illuminated sign which contains an intermittent or sequential flashing light source or any other such means to attract attention This definition is not intended to include "changeable copy signs" or "animated signs " (3334 6/97) 1 T Freestanding Sign a sign permanently attached to the ground and which does not have a building as its primary structural supportThis includes ground signs,pole signs and monument signs (3334 6/97) U Grand Opening a promotional activity not exceeding ninety(90) calendar days used by newly established businesses to iif orm the public of their location and services (3334 6/97) V Ground Sign see Freestanding Sign (3334 6/97) W Illegal Sign a sign which was erected without obtaining a permit as required by this Chapter,that does not meet the requirements of this ordinance, or has not received legal nonconforming status (3334 6/97 3360 12197 3826 4/09) X Incidental Sign a small sign pertaining to goods,products, services or facilities which are available on the premises where the sign occurs and intended primarily for the convenience of the public (3334 6/97) l z Y Indirect Illumination a light cast on the surface of a sign from an exterior source (3334 6/97) -` Z Industrial Center any site containing three (3) or more industrial activities (3360 12/97) i AA Integrated Development a development or site comprised of one or more parcels served by common access ways, driveways,parking and landscaping (3334 6/97) BB Interior illumination any sign face which is artificially lit from the inside (3334 6/97) J CC Item of information each word, design, symbol, or figure (3334 6/97) DD Limited Sign Permit A permit approved by the Director that permits a temporary sign used to advertise a short-term special activity or sale i e , grand opening,under new ownership,fall sale, etc and maintenance or modification to the face or copy of a nonconforming sign to extend a use of the sign for a time period deemed appropriate by the Director, but not to exceed two (2)years (3360 12/97 3826 4/09) EE Logo a trademark or company name symbol (3334 6/97) FF Marquee see Canopy (3334 6/97) GG Mansard a sloped roof or roof-like facade (3334 6197) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 22 of 25 3/31/10 HH Monument Sign a free standing sign with a solid base (3334 6/97) II Moving Sign any sign or device which has any visible moving part visible revolving part, or visible mechanical movement (3334 6/97) JJ Name Plate Sign an attached sign which designates the names and/or address of a business, and/or the words "entrance" or "exit " (3334 6/97) / / KK Nonconforming Sign a sign which was erected legally but does not comply with provisions of the current sign ordinance (3334 6/97 3360 12/97/3826 4/09) LL Off-Site Sign any sign which advertises goods,products/services or facilities not sold, produced manufactured or furnished on the premises on which the sign is located These signs are also known as outdoor advertising, billboards, and poster panels (3334 6197) MM On-Site Sign a sign which pertains to the use(s) of the site on which it is located (3334 6/97) r NN Open House Sign a sign which identifies a building for sale or lease which is open and available for inspection (3334 6/97 3826 4/09) 00 Planned Sign Program A required component for certain sign permits that incorporates coordinated and quality sign design elements and is reviewed and approved by the Director (3360 12/97 3826'4/09) PP Point of Purchase Display advertising of a retail item accompanying its display, e g , an advertisement on a product dispenser (3334 6/97) tj QQ Pole Sign see Freestanding Sign (3334 6/97) RR Political Sign a sign identifying either a candidate for public office or an issue relating to a forthcoming election (3334 6/97) SS Portable Sign any sign not permanently attached to the ground or a building (3334 6/97) TT Projecting Sign a sign which is attached to and projects from the wall of the building more than 18 inches and which has its display surface perpendicular to such wall, to the structure to which it is attached (3334 6197) i UU Promotional Activity Sign a temporary sign used to advertise a short term special activity or sale;/i e , grand opening, under new ownership, fall sale, etc (3334 6/97) r VV Public Access Signage signage that directs the general public to the coast or sea a and/or public amenities available for general public use (3360 12/97) n LJ WW Public Service Information Sign any sign intended primarily to promote items of _ general interest to the community such as time, temperature, date, atmospheric _ conditions, news or traffic control, etc (3334 6/97) XX Real Estate Sign any temporary sign indicating that the premises on which the sign is located is for sale, lease or rent (3334 6/97) YY Roof Sign an attached sign constructed upon or over a roof, or placed so as to extend above the visible rooflme, or a freestanding sign which is greater in height than the building it serves to identify (3334 6/97) Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 23 of 25 3/31/10 ZZ Rotating Sign any sign or portion thereof which physically revolves about an axis (3334 6/97) AAA Sin any medium for visual communication including its structure and component parts, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention ((3334 6197) BBB Sign Height measurement from the adjacent sidewalk or curt/to the highest portion of the sign, including architectural elements (3360 12/97) CCC Sign Code Exception a deviation to some of the specificat`ons set forth in this chapter that is approved by the Director (3360 12/97 382 4/09) DDD Sign Copy any words, letters numbers, figures, designs or other symbolic representation incorporated into a sign for the purpose of attracting attention (3334 6197) , r EEE Site one or more parcels of land identified by the assessor's records where an integrated building development has been approved or proposed The site shall include all parcels of land contained within or/a part of the development application 4 1 (3334 6/97) FFF Site Frontage the length of a lot or parcel of land along or fronting a street (3334 6/97 3360 12/97) r GGG Special Events Sign a temporary sign advertising or pertaining to any civic, patriotic, or special event of a general public interest taking place within the city (3334 6/97) t HHH Subdivision Directional Sign a sign providing direction to a land development project pursuant to this chapter (3334 6/97) III Supergraphic a painted design which covers an area greater than ten percent of a wall, building facade, or other structure (3334 6/97) JJJ Temporary Sign a sign which is installed for a limited time and is not constructed or intended for long-term use (3334 6/97) KKK Temporary Window Sign a sign painted or constructed of paper or other lightweight material and affixed to the interior or exterior side of a window or glass area on a building for a limited time (3334 6/97) LLL Wall Sign any sign which is attached or erected on the exterior posted or painted or suspended from or otherwise affixed to a wall of a building including the parapet, with the display surface of the sign parallel to the building wall and which does not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the building, or project above the height of the wall or parapet (3334 6/97) MMM Window Sign a sign in which the name, address, phone number, or hours of operation are applied directly to the window of a business, or a sign visible through the window from the street (3334 6/97) n �j_ }1!� L�-2 i \l Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 24 of 25 3/31/10 To remain clear -- r r 25' ............ ............ a I � 125 Min Driveway a \ 10' o wide landscape area r tj d t a = Sign Type Setback Pole 40' DIAGRAM A X Monument Subject to Director review G iDIV9DRAVVM3 DIAA BMP P I. x a I.-x�� I I I I I I II LL rY � I i a " = 'ilbN AREA R1 U lb I 3 I J � P i I I I d � a 70% Le sehold Max Width DIAGRAM B b 75% Fascia Max Height x Equal Dimensions y Equal Dimensions G 1DIV9DRAWU33 DIAB BMP Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 233 Page 25 of 25 3/31/10 Notice of Public Hearing — Zf No- 2010 -6M (Arnenc-irig nn City Clerk Chapter 233 Signs) — 6-21-10 — Agenda Item # 22 tington Beach 02 012m16209932 ie City Clerk W 30x 190 0 0 each CA 92648 ` 00 2G`' fez Ma-d Fz£om 920A8 CL iz _ US POSTAGE LEGAL NOTICE — PUBLIC HEARING jean Kunbrell 8 c/o E T I Corral 100 e 20292 Eastwood Cir ` Huntington F NIXIE 927 DE 1 06 "I15-/10 RETURN T6 SENDER NOT DEl..1VCRAEL_ AS A*DRMMS:ED UNAEL.E T F'OPWARD BC 92640019090 *2077-0 573-IS-2S �.: L 6 ; —4@0 IIa1M)1,1JIM1,111)ILHIM1)11111„IIM)J))11,)MI)11