§ 17.44

This chapter is entitled "comprehensive sign ordinance" and all reference to signs in this code shall refer to this chapter except where specific reference is made to the Uniform Building Code.

(Ord. No. 860, § 1, 7-2-2024)

The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare in keeping with the character of the city by regulating and controlling the size, height, design, quality of materials, construction, location, lighting and maintenance of all signs and sign structures not enclosed within a building, in order to accomplish the following results:

A.

To protect and enhance the character of residential neighborhoods and business areas, open views and vistas, and property values by prohibiting obtrusive and incompatible signs;

B.

To provide a reasonable and comprehensive system of sign controls;

C.

To encourage signs which are well designed, balanced and pleasing in appearance, and to provide incentive and latitude for variety, good design relationship and space, location;

D.

To encourage a desirable urban character with a minimum of clutter, while recognizing the need for signs as a major form of communication;

E.

To provide for fair and equal treatment of sign users;

F.

To require a permit to ensure the proper application of the sign ordinance;

G.

To require site plan and elevations) that illustrate and lighting plan and or study (if applicable) explain the requested signage and its proposed location;

H.

To provide for a reasonable period of time for the elimination of nonconforming signs and for the amortization of investment in said signs;

I.

To promote public safety by providing that official traffic regulation devices be easily visible and free from such nearby visual obstructions as blinking signs, and excessive number of signs, or signs in any way resembling official signs.

(Ord. No. 860, § 1, 7-2-2024)

17.44.030 - Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms as used herein are defined as herein set out, unless a different meaning is clearly indicated from the context of the section in which the term is used.

"Advertising statuary" means a representation of a person or things which is sculptured, molded, fabricated or cast and used for commercial purposes.

"Alteration" means any change of copy, color, size, shape, illumination, position, location, construction or supporting structure.

"Area of sign" means the area included within the outer dimensions of a sign. The area of multiple-face signs means one-half the total surface area. In the case of skeleton letters or other signs placed on a wall without any border, the area of the smallest rectilinear drawn to contain all such skeleton letters or other signs shall be the area.

"Attraction board," "reader board" and "digital display signs" equivalent terms which means a changeable copy:

1.

"Attraction boards" or "digital display signs" means signs which use technologies such as LCD, LED and projection to display content such as digital images, and information. Any displays shall display unanimated images and/or copy. For the purpose of this section, unanimated images and/or copy shall be defined as those which are changed no more than once per twenty-four hours.

2.

Digital displays shall not be brighter than the illumination limit recommended by the International Sign Association (ISA) for Electronic Message Center signs, or 0.3 footcandles above ambient light when measured at the recommended distance as set forth by the ISA. Digital display signs shall be equipped with a photocell, timer, or other similar device which automatically dims the display during nighttime hours ten p.m. to six a.m. to prevent glare impacts to motorists.

"Awning sign" means any sign attached to the underside or constructed upon a projecting awning, protruding over a sidewalk (see Figure 17440(1) below).

FIGURE 1744(1) Awning Signs

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"Banner," "flag" or "pennant" means any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper or similar material for advertising purposes attached to, or appended on or from, any structure, staff, pole, line, framing or vehicle. Flags referred to in this chapter, when the flag is of a nation or of the state of California and is displayed as such in an appropriate manner, shall be exempted from these regulations.

"Billboard" means an off-premises sign (see off-premises sign).

"Canopy sign" means a sign attached to the valence on an overhead roof that can provide shade or shelter from weather conditions such as sun, hail, snow, and rain (see Figure 1744(2) below).

FIGURE 1744(2) Canopy Signs

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"Commercial district" includes the zoning districts of general commercial (C-1), highway commercial (C-2) and heavy commercial (C-3).

"Grade" means the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground directly below or at the sign location.

"Ground sign," "pole sign," "pylon sign," "freestanding sign," or "monument sign" means a sign supported by one or more poles or braces or resting in or upon the ground.

"Illegal sign" means any sign placed or erected after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter without property approval and/or permits as required by this code, and any sign that was placed or erected prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter which was in violation of a city ordinance or code at the time it was placed or erected.

"Illuminated sign" means any sign in which an artificial source of light is used.

"Directly illuminated sign" means a sign which has light cast on the surface from an interior source.

"Indirectly illuminated sign" means a sign which has light cast on the surface from an exterior source.

"Industrial districts" includes zoning districts of light industrial (M-1) and heavy industrial (M-2).

"Item of information" means a word, design, symbolic representation or figure.

"Nonconforming sign" means a sign which was validly installed under laws or ordinances in effect prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter or subsequent revisions, but which is in conflict with the provisions of this chapter.

"Off-premises sign" means signs which advertise any business, goods, products, or services not conducted, sold, manufactured or distributed from the premises or facilities on which the sign is located.

"Pole sign." (See ground sign).

"Political sign" means a sign intended to draw attention to any issue, candidate or measure in any national, state or local election.

"Portable sign" means any sign set upon the ground in such a manner that it would be considered moveable or temporary.

"Projecting sign" means a sign attached to and projecting outward from a building face or wall, generally at a right angle to the building.

"Real estate sign" means a temporary sign indicating that the premises on which the sign is located, or any portion thereof, is for sale, lease or rent.

"Residential districts" means those zoning classifications or uses consistent with the high, medium and low density residential classifications of this title.

"Roof sign" means-a sign erected between the eave line and the ridge line.

"Sign" means any medium for visual communication, including its structure and component parts, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention to an activity for identification or advertising purposes.

"Sign height" shall be measured from average ground level at the base of the supporting structure to the top of the sign.

"Signable area" means that portion of a building wall less the area of windows, doors or other architectural features; except signable area for window signs means forty percent of the total window area.

"Site" means one or more parcels of land identified by the assessor's records and for which an integrated building development exists or has been proposed.

"Street frontage" means the distance in feet of a lot measured along a street right-of-way. (See Figure 1744(3) below).

FIGURE 1744(3) Street Frontage

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"Murals" or "super graphic" means a painted design which covers all or a major portion of a wall, building facade or other structure. A super graphic is a sign if promoting a use or business.

"Window sign" means any sign attached to a window or hung with the intent of being viewed through a window.

"Wall sign" means any sign posted or painted on, suspended from or otherwise affixed to the wall or any building or structure in an essentially flat position and with the exposed face of the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the plane of such wall.

FIGURE 1744(4) General Sign Types

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(Ord. No. 860, § 1, 7-2-2024)

17.44.040 - General provisions.

A.

Prohibited Signs. The following signs shall not be permitted in the city:

1.

Signs which incorporate in any manner any flashing, moving or intermittent lighting or resemble movement or animation. This does not include public service signs, such as time and temperature units, and the traditional barber pole signs.

2.

Signs which by color, wording, design, location or illumination resemble or conflict with any traffic-control device or with safe and efficient flow of traffic.

3.

Signs that create a safety hazard by obstructing clear view of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Flags, banners and pennants, except as authorized in subsections D and E of this section.

5.

Any ground or roof sign if the proposed sign would adversely affect conforming residential development.

6.

Portable signs, except where otherwise noted.

7.

A sign advertising tobacco products which is prohibited under Section 8.60.030.

8.

Above-roof signs (signs attached to the roof, any part of which extends above the ridge line) are prohibited.

9.

Abatement of Signs Pertaining to Inoperative Activities. All signs pertaining to inoperative activities shall be removed within thirty days of closure. If all the signs are not removed within the allotted time, the signs will be removed by the city or their agent with costs to be borne by the owner or appropriate person(s).

10.

Removal of Signs. The building official may order the removal of any sign erected or maintained in violation of this code. He/she shall give thirty days' notice in writing to the owner of such sign, or of the building, structure or premises on which the sign is located, to remove the sign or to bring it into compliance. The building official may remove a sign immediately and without notice if, in his opinion, the condition of the sign is such as to present an immediate threat to the safety of the public.

11.

Abandoned Signs. A sign shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is located when the business which it advertises is no longer conducted on the premises. If the owner or lessee fails to remove it, the building official shall give the owner thirty days written notice to remove it. Upon failure to comply with this notice, the building official or his duly authorized representative may remove the sign at cost to the owner.

12.

Illegal Signs. If any person who owns or leases any sign which was erected in violation of this code after the date of adoption of this chapter, fails to remove it within the time specified on a notification from the building official, then the building official shall give the owner of the building, structure or premises upon which the sign is located, thirty days' written notice to remove it. If the owner of the building, structure or premises upon which the sign is located, fails to remove the sign within said thirty days after receipt of

written notice from the building official, the building official, or his duly authorized representative may remove the sign.

B.

Illumination. No sign or lighting which produces glare or light spillage or is unreasonably distracting to properly illuminate the sign shall be permitted. To determine excessive brilliance, the size of the sign, the percentage brightness of the white or light-colored portions of the sign, the distance to the public right-ofway, and the nature of the surrounding areas shall be considered. Signs shall comply with California Energy Code, CEC 140.8.

C.

Exempted Signs. The following signs, if nonilluminated, are allowed in all districts with no permit required:

1.

Religious, charitable, educational or cultural posters not exceeding six square feet in area and temporary (thirty days) in nature;

2.

Governmental or other legally required posters, notices or signs;

3.

Temporary political signs;

4.

Temporary window signs, not to exceed thirty days duration, six times a year or one hundred eighty days;

5.

Public service directional signs erected by the city;

6.

Residential identification signs and street numbers;

7.

Agricultural products;

8.

Electronic "Open/Close" sign larger than two square feet used as a window sign or if located on the exterior of a structure;

9.

Patriotic symbols (flags). Flags of the U.S. are allowed provided that in residential zones, flags must not exceed twenty-four square feet, and flagpoles must not exceed a maximum height of thirty feet measured from ground level at the base to the top of the pole. In commercial areas, flags can be up to sixty square feet, with flagpole height not exceeding forty feet. All other flag types shall require an administrative use permit but shall not exceed sixty square feet and thirty feet in height. Flags or banners with advertising copy shall not be displayed on the same flagpole which displays flags of the United States. Flags of the United States flown in commercial or industrial areas shall be displayed in accordance with the protocol established by the Congress of the United States for the Stars and Stripes (Public Law 94-344 and 90-831), which includes the provision for night lighting. Any flag not meeting any one of the conditions noted above shall be considered a banner and shall be subject to regulations as such.

D.

Special Event Signing.

1.

Signing which does not meet the criteria established by this chapter may be placed for a limited period of time as a means of publicizing community or special events such as "grand opening," "new model year," or "inventory sale."

2.

Special event signing shall not remain in place for more than thirty days per year.

E.

Convenience Signs. The planning department may authorize the placement of permanent signs which are needed for public convenience or safety. Convenience signs are designed to be viewed from on-site by pedestrians or by motorists while parking their automobiles.

F.

Attraction Boards. Changeable copy signs, which include LCD, LED, and Projection to display digital content, where authorized shall not require a permit to change copy.

G.

Off-premises Signs. Off-premises signs are prohibited except as follows:

1.

Political signs;

2.

Civic event signs.

H.

Adoption of Codes. The most recently adopted editions of the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Sign Code shall apply to the construction of signs.

I.

Construction Requirements. Except as otherwise provided herein, in this chapter, all signs shall be constructed pursuant to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, Volume V, entitled "Sign," to the extent adopted by Chapter 15.04 of this code.

J.

Inspection and Maintenance. All signs and sign structures, together with their braces, guys, bolts and supporting frames, shall be maintained at all times in a state of good repair and safe condition, free from deterioration, rot, rust and loosening. The display surfaces shall be kept neatly painted or posted, shall have broken or cracked panels replaced, and shall have all sources of illumination in proper working order at all times.

K.

Safety Requirements. No permit for any sign shall be issued and no sign shall be constructed or maintained, which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from communications lines and energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by the laws of the State of California or rules and regulations duly promulgated by agencies thereof.

L.

Regulatory interpretations. The city shall apply this chapter in a content-neutral manner. This chapter shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with free speech protections guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1, Section 2 of the California Constitution. The noncommunication aspects of all signs shall comply with the regulations and standards set forth in the title. "Noncommunicative aspects" includes regulations that do not relate to the content of the sign, including the time, place, manner, location, size, height, illumination, spacing, and orientation of signs.

(Ord. No. 860, § 1, 7-2-2024)

Within these districts as defined the following standards shall apply:

A.

Maximum Sign Area. The aggregate areas of all signs except exempt, convenience and special event signs, including signage for all activities within such site, shall not exceed one and one-half square feet of the sign area per lineal foot of lot frontage on the right-of-way. All activities with street frontage shall be allowed thirty-five square feet of signage, regardless of amount of street frontage. Sign area may be used only to address the right-of-way on which credit is calculated. In no case may any signage exceed three hundred square feet, regardless of street frontage.

B.

Ground Signs.

1.

Site Requirements.

a.

A ground sign greater than fifteen square feet in area may only be displayed on a continuous street frontage of one hundred fifty feet or more in commercial districts.

b.

No ground sign may be placed within one hundred fifty feet of another ground sign on the same site.

c.

Sites in industrial districts must have minimum continuous street frontage of two hundred feet.

2.

Height and Area Limitations. The maximum height shall be twenty feet, and the maximum area shall be seventy-five square feet, except as provided in paragraph a. of subdivision 1. of this subsection and as follows:

a.

Within three hundred feet of a freeway, the maximum height shall be thirty-five feet and the maximum sign area shall be three hundred twenty-five square feet provided that the approved height may be extended up to one hundred feet if a use permit is granted to the applicant with adequate findings that the additional height is necessary for the business being advertised to be brought to the attention of the motorists on the interstate highway.

b.

Within one hundred fifty feet of Highway 273, the maximum height shall be thirty feet, and the maximum area shall be one hundred thirty-three square feet.

c.

Motorists shall be allowed sufficient advance notice for safe freeway exit. Unobstructed vision from a distance of one thousand three hundred twenty feet from the freeway exit ramp shall be considered the minimum standard providing sufficient advance notice.

3.

Placement of Ground Signs. Ground signs shall be placed in a landscaped planter equal in area size to the maximum sign area allowed in commercial areas and shall not obstruct other legal, conforming signs within one hundred fifty feet. Ground signs must clear driveways and parking areas by sixteen feet and sidewalks by eight feet.

C.

Roof Signs.

1.

A roof sign may be used in lieu of a wall sign. Each building is authorized one such roof sign per building front which abuts a public street or parking area and to which the activity has direct access. Roof signs may occupy an area equal to what is allowable for a wall sign or forty percent of the signable wall area selected. Signs must be rigidly mounted with no guy wires or exposed braces and may not extend higher than the ridge line.

2.

Only single-faced roof signs shall be allowed. Signs may not be perpendicular to the street being addressed.

D.

Wall or Window Signs.

1.

Each activity is authorized two wall or window signs, or one wall and one window per building front which abuts a public street or parking area and to which the activity has direct access.

2.

An activity without frontage on a public street or parking area but with access via a driveway or private sidewalk shall be permitted on wall sign with a maximum of fifteen square feet in area.

3.

Maximum permitted coverage of wall or window signs shall be forty percent of the signable area of the wall or window mounted on.

E.

Awning Signs. Signage shall only be permitted on the valance of the awning, or as hanging sign suspended below the awning. Hanging signs suspended below awnings shall not exceed eighteen inches in height or sixty inches in length and shall be hung at a height not less than nine feet measured from the sidewalk to the bottom of the sign.

F.

Canopy Signs.

1.

Up to two canopy signs may be used for each activity.

The maximum area of a sign shall not exceed fifteen square feet.

3.

The maximum letter height shall be sixteen inches.

4.

Minimum ground clearance shall be eight feet.

5.

Signage shall only be permitted on the valance of the canopy.

G.

Projecting Signs. A projecting sign may be used in lieu of a ground sign and may not project within two feet of the edge of the pavement. All projecting signs must clear finished grade by eight feet.

1.

A projecting sign shall not be placed within one hundred fifty feet of another projecting sign on the same site.

2.

A projecting sign greater than fifteen square feet in area may only be displayed on a lot having a continuous street frontage of one hundred fifty feet or more.

3.

No projecting sign may be placed in a location that will obstruct other legal, conforming signs within one hundred fifty feet.

4.

The maximum height shall be twenty feet or the height of the wall supporting the sign, whichever is greater.

5.

The maximum area shall be twenty-five square feet.

H.

Residential Use. Signs for residential uses in commercial or industrial zones shall be as prescribed in Section 17.44.080.

(Ord. No. 860, § 1, 7-2-2024)

A.

Certain activities and geographic areas have unique signing needs. In order to provide the appropriate level of signing for business and locations which have special requirements, the council may adopt such regulations as necessary to carry out the objectives of this chapter. Once adopted, special regulations shall be uniformly applied to all businesses within the defined classification.

B.

The following special regulations are established:

1.

Signing for movie theaters shall conform to all requirements of this chapter except as follows:

a.

Definitions.

"Attraction board" means a changeable copy sign which use technologies such as LCD, LED, and Projection to display content such as digital images, and information. Any displays shall display unanimated images and/or copy. For the purpose of this section, unanimated images and/or copy shall be defined as those which are changed no more than once per twenty-four hours.

Digital displays shall not be brighter than the illumination limit recommended by the International Sign Association (ISA) for electronic message center signs, or 0.3 footcandles above ambient light when measured at the recommended distance as set forth by the ISA. Digital display signs shall be equipped with a photocell, timer, or other similar device which automatically dims the display during nighttime hours to prevent glare impacts to motorists.

"Information item" means a word, design, symbolic representation, or figure.

b.

Height and Area Limitations. The maximum height shall be twenty-five feet, and the maximum area shall be seventy-five square feet per theater complex, plus an additional forty square feet per movie screen.

c.

Attraction Boards. Attraction boards may be utilized as part of an approved signing program under this section, such board shall be limited to the total of four information items per movie screen.

2.

Gasoline sales because of their unique merchandising methods and easily recognizable design, are subject to the following requirements:

a.

One ground sign per street frontage with a maximum area of forty square feet and a maximum height of fifteen feet shall be allowed, which may include LCD, LED to display digital prices. Only one ground sign may be placed on the corner radius.

b.

The aggregate area of wall signs shall not exceed forty square feet. Official repair station signs shall be included within the allowable aggregate area.

c.

One nonilluminated ground-mount price sign not exceeding twenty-six square feet in area shall be authorized. Ground signs must conform to the standards as provided elsewhere in this chapter.

d.

Signs having Double Faces. Ground mount price signs may have double faces. Where such signs and ground mount signs have double faces and are included in the total sign area, the area of only one face needs to be included in the total area allowed. Where the two faces are of different areas, the larger of the two must be counted as part of the total sign area.

e.

When the criteria set forth by this section may impair pedestrian or vehicular visibility, the planning department shall require the necessary modifications to assure public safety.

f.

Stations located within three hundred feet of a freeway may be allowed to erect a freeway sign conforming to the standards as provided in [subsection] 17.44.050B.20.a.

g.

Stations located within one hundred fifty feet of Highway 273 shall be allowed to erect a highway-oriented sign conforming to the standards as provided elsewhere in this chapter. Which may include LCD, LED to display digital prices.

h.

Signs for activities may be allowed. Total signage shall not exceed limits set forth in this chapter.

i.

Temporary window signs shall be placed within the building and shall cover no more than forty percent of the window area. Visibility into the facility shall not be obscured in any way by sign placement.

3.

Churches, religious houses of worship, or congregations are subjected to the following requirements.

a.

A ground sign greater than fifteen square feet in area may only be displayed on a continuous street frontage of one hundred fifty feet or more. Ground sign may include LDC and LED to display digital copy.

b.

All other signs must conform to the standards as provided in Section 17.44.050.

(Ord. No. 860, § 1, 7-2-2024)

17.44.070 - Residential districts or use.

A.

Permanent Signing.

1.

Name Plates. One plate containing the name and profession of the occupant shall be allowed for each dwelling unit. Name plates shall not be larger than one square foot in area.

2.

Neighborhood Identification Sign. Neighborhood identification signs may be authorized for residential areas which include at least five acres of land area. Prior to approval of neighborhood signs, the planning commission shall first determine that the proposed sign is compatible with the area being identified. Size shall be a maximum of forty square feet.

3.

Complex identification Signs. Multifamily developments shall be authorized one complex identification sign per street frontage. Identification signs shall be limited to one square foot of area per dwelling unit, up to a maximum of thirty-two square feet.

B.

Temporary Signing.

1.

Tract Signs. Subdivisions which offer a minimum of ten units for sale or lease may erect a temporary tract sign within the boundaries of the tract. Tract signs shall be nonilluminated and no larger than eighty square feet or higher than fifteen feet. Tract sign permits shall be valid for a period of one year. One-year extensions may be granted by the planning commission. The planning department, as a condition of approval, shall require a cash deposit, savings and loan certificate or other security to assure prompt removal upon expiration of the permit.

2.

Real Estate Signs. One real estate sign shall be allowed per lot, subject to the following specifications:

a.

The maximum dimensions for one sign face shall be thirty-six inches by twenty-four inches.

b.

The copy shall be restricted to:

i.

"For Sale by Owner" or "For Lease or Rent by Owner" and the owner's phone number;

ii.

"For Sale by Agent" or "For Lease or Rent by Agent" and the agent's telephone number;

iii.

The agent's logo may be incorporated into the authorized real estate sign;

iv.

A list of features.

c.

One "Open House" sign, no larger than one foot by three feet may be attached to a real estate sign.

d.

Three directional signs, eighteen-inch by twenty-four-inch dimensions, may be used to direct motorists to an open house.

e.

Such signs shall be removed within fourteen days after close of escrow.

3.

Vacancy Signs. Apartment developments may display one vacancy sign per street frontage during which time a vacancy exists. Vacancy signs shall be limited to four square feet in area.

(Ord. No. 860, § 1, 7-2-2024)

17.44.080 - Administrative procedure, application, fees, expirations, appeals.

A.

Permit Required. A sign permit shall be obtained from the planning department prior to the placing, erecting, moving or displaying of any sign, including painted wall signs, unless exempted by Section 17.44.040. A sign permitted shall also be obtained prior to the reconstruction, or alteration of existing signs. A permit shall not be required to change removable lettering of an existing approved sign. In most cases, a building permit and/or electrical permit shall be required.

B.

Application Procedures. Application for sign permits shall be made on forms provided by the planning department and shall be accompanied by the following material:

1.

Sign elevation and lighting (must indicate overall and letter/figure dimensions, materials, illumination and/or movement characteristics);

2.

Site plan (must indicate all signs existing or proposed for site with dimensions, materials, illumination and/or movement characteristics for each sign) and dimensions of site and location of signs;

3.

Building elevations with signs depicted;

4.

Such other information as the planning director may reasonably required in order to determine compliance with all provisions of this code.

C.

Review of Sign Application.

1.

The planning department shall review all sign applications within fourteen calendar days of filing. The staff shall approve, approve with modification, or deny any application in accordance with the provisions established by this chapter. Any staff decision may be appealed in manner provided by this code.

2.

No activity with nonconforming signing may be authorized additional signing except as a replacement of said nonconforming signing with signs that comply with the provisions of this chapter.

3.

When approved, a copy of the approved application signed by the planning director or his designee shall indicate compliance.

D.

Sign Permit Fees. No sign permit shall become valid until the applicant has paid such sign fee as may be established by resolution of the city council.

E.

Expiration of Permit. Any permit not used within one hundred eighty days of issuance is invalid. A ninetyday extension may be granted by the planning director.

F.

Variances. See Chapter 17.48.

G.

Appeals. Any person aggrieved by any decision or order of the planning department may appeal such decision to the planning commission, serving written notice to the planning director within ten days of such decision. The planning department shall take no further action on the matter pending the decision of the planning commission, except in the case of unsafe signs which present an immediate and serious danger to the public, as provided in Section 17.44.040. The planning commission at a regular or special meeting shall consider the appeal and render a decision. Such decision may be further appealed in writing to the city council by filing an appeal within ten calendar days of the planning commission's decision with the city clerk. The city shall hear the appeal at a regular or special meeting and its decision on the matter shall be final.

(Ord. No. 860, § 1, 7-2-2024)

A.

Intent. It is the intent of this section to recognize that the eventual elimination of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter is as much a subject to health, safety and welfare, including aesthetic values, as is the prohibition of new signs that would violate the provisions of this chapter. Elimination of such nonconforming signs shall also prevent conforming signs from being obstructed. It is also the intent of this section that any elimination of nonconforming signs shall be effected so as to avoid any unreasonable invasion of established property rights as established by law.

B.

General Provisions.

1.

A nonconforming sign may not be:

a.

Changed to another nonconforming sign;

b.

Structurally altered so as to extend its useful life;

c.

Expanded;

d.

Reestablished after removal;

e.

Reestablished after discontinuance of use;

f.

Reestablished after damage or destruction of more than fifty percent of the value.

2.

All illegal signs shall be removed or made to conform to this chapter.

3.

When the designation of any freeway is changed to a landscaped freeway, all such nonappurtenant advertising structures designed to be seen from the freeway shall be removed within one year from the date of such change.

(Ord. No. 860, § 1, 7-2-2024)

Violation of any section or provision of this chapter shall be an infraction and violators shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 1.20 or Chapter 8.29.

(Ord. No. 860, § 1, 7-2-2024)

Chapter 17.46 - OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS