Article II — Real Estate Signs

Definitions contained in CMC § 18.50.020, wherever applicable, shall apply to this article. (Code 1990 § 9.3.01; Ord. 91-9; Ord. 342 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016)

The maximum area for real estate signs in all zones within the city is as follows:

• A. For all properties, developed or undeveloped, of less than one acre, one sign not to exceed four square feet in area may be permitted.

• B. For all properties, developed or undeveloped, of one acre or larger, one sign not to exceed 12 square feet in area may be permitted.

• C. The standards shall apply to for sale, for rent, and for lease signs. (Code 1990 § 9.3.02; Ord. 91-9; Ord. 342 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016)

• A. Real estate signs shall not be lighted, either directly or indirectly. The sign shall not be attached to any tree, fence post, utility pole, or any temporary or portable structure, other than a post made specifically for the sign, or to a building.

• B. Real estate signs may be modified to indicate the property has been sold, leased, or rented; provided, however, that no increase in the area of the sign shall be permitted. The sign shall be removed not more than 60 days following modification of the sign.

• C. Real estate signs may not be placed less than 50 feet from any other real estate sign as measured along the public right-of-way. No more than two real estate signs may be placed on any individual property.

• D. The maximum height of real estate signs and supporting structures shall not exceed six feet above the ground level.

(Code 1990 § 9.3.03; Ord. 91-9; Ord. 342 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016)

• A. One on-site open house sign, four square feet in area, may be permitted in conjunction with the sale of a detached single-family unit.

• B. Three off-site open house signs, each four square feet in area, may be permitted for a period not to exceed 72 hours in conjunction with the sale of a single-family dwelling unit.

• C. Subject to the approval of the planning director, one on-site open house sign, four square feet in area, may be permitted on property where units within a multiple residential structure are offered for sale, rent, or lease, for a period not to exceed 120 days.

• (Code 1990 § 9.3.04; Ord. 91-9; Ord. 342 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016)

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City of Calimesa, CA

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§ 18.50.130

§ 18.50.150

Kiosks, off-site subdivision signs, and tract signs shall not be permitted within the city unless approved by the planning director and subject to the following conditions:

• A. No kiosk shall contain more than eight tract signs per face.

• B. No kiosk shall exceed four faces.

• C. No kiosk shall be greater than nine feet in height or five feet in width.

• D. Tract signs shall not exceed 10 inches in height and five feet in length.

• E. Tract signs may contain the following information: name of the subdivision, developer logo, no more than four colors, and a directional arrow.

• F. No tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards, or other additions may be added to or placed upon any kiosk or at any kiosk location except as may be approved in writing by the planning director.

• G. No other directional signs, posters, or trailer signs shall be permitted.

• H. Kiosks may be permitted in all land use districts on private or public property. In addition to approval by the planning director, kiosks on public property shall require approval by the city engineer.

• I. Each developer, or the developer’s agent, shall remove all subdivision directional signs prior to the issuance of any new sign permit.

• J. All liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from the location, installation, and construction of kiosks and tract signs, and from the administration of the provisions of this section, shall be borne by the developers benefitted by the kiosks and tract signs, or their agents.

• K. An off-site subdivision sign or kiosk program may be implemented and installed pursuant to an agreement entered into between the city and a contractor. If such a program is implemented, all off-site subdivision signs shall be regulated and installed pursuant to the agreement and approvals between the parties thereto. No new structures may be installed under this section without the express written consent of the planning director as provided under the terms of this article.

(Code 1990 § 9.3.05; Ord. 91-9; Ord. 342 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016)

A violation of this article shall constitute an infraction. Each such violation shall constitute a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which violation of this article occurs or continues. After two or more violations of this article, each subsequent violation shall be prosecuted as provided in CMC § 18.50.080, Enforcement.

(Code 1990 § 9.3.06; Ord. 91-9; Ord. 342 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016)

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City of Calimesa, CA

CALIMESA CODE

§ 18.50.150

§ 18.50.150

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Class Sign Type Max. No. Max. Area Max. Height Notes
1. Institutional (Church/School/Organizations)
A. < 3 acres Wall 1[b] 20 sq. ft. [f] Copy shall be limited
or to the name/address of
the institution
Monument 1[b] 20 sq. ft. 5'[c]
Sign may incorporate
B. 3 to 7 acres Wall 1[b] 32 sq. ft. [f] changeable copy
or
Monument 1[b] 32 sq. ft. 5'[c]
C. 7+ acres Wall 1[b] 32 sq. ft. [f]
or
Monument 1[b] 32 sq. ft. 5'[c]
2. Agricultural Wall 1[a] 20 sq. ft. [f]
or
Monument 1[b] 32 sq. ft. 5'[c]
3. General Wall 1[a] 20 sq. ft. [f] Signs shall not be
Nonresidential or internally lighted
Monument 1[b] 32 sq. ft. 5'[c]
4. Community Identification – Multifamily
A. < 40 units Wall 1[d] 2 max. 20 sq. ft. [e], [f] Copy shall be limited
or to project name,
address and
Monument 1[d] 2 max. 20 sq. ft. 5'[c]
manager’s number
B. 40+ units Wall 1[d] 2 max. 32 sq. ft. [e], [f]
or
Monument 1[d] 2 max. 32 sq. ft. 5'[c]
C. On-site directory Wall 1[g] 12 sq. ft. [e], [f]
or
Monument 1[g] 12 sq. ft.
5. Community Wall 2[g] 20 sq. ft. 6'[e], [f] Copy shall be limited
Identification – or to the name/address of
Mobile Home Parks, Monument 2[g] 20 sq. ft. 4'[c] the mobile home park/
Subdivisions subdivision
6. Community Wall 2[g] 20 sq. ft. 6' wall Copy shall be limited
Identification – or to the name and/or
Single-Family Monument 2[g] 20 sq. ft. 4'[c] logo of the
Residential subdivision
Subdivisions
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§ 18.50.150

§ 18.50.160

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Class Sign Type Max. No. Max. Area Max. Height Notes
7. Community Subject to design review.
Identification – Specific plans (or master planned communities) which have signage for the purpose of
Specific Plans community identification shall be approved through the development design guidelines
or a master sign program for the specific plan.
8. Miscellaneous Subject to design review.
Nonresidential Any miscellaneous nonresidential uses located within a residential zone district shall
substantially conform to the signage requirements of the district and shall be subject to
design review.
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Notes:

• [a] Per occupant/tenant.

• [b] Per site/parcel.

• [c] Per finished grade.

• [d] Per street frontage.

• [e] Max. 20 feet from finished grade.

• [f] Below roofline.

• [g] Per major entrance.

• [h] Per development.

• [i] Per building frontage.

• [j] 1:1 ratio – one square foot of sign area per linear foot of building frontage.

• [k] 1:2 ratio – one square foot of sign area per every two linear feet of building frontage.

(Code 1990 Ch. 12.9, Table 1; Ord. 342 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016)

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Class Sign Type Max. No. Max. Area Max. Height Notes
Permitted Signs – Office/Commercial Districts
1. Office Uses* – Wall 1[i] 1:1[j] [e], [f] A combination wall/
Tenant Identification or 2 max. 100 sq. ft. monument sign may
(Single-Tenant max. be used; however, a
Buildings, Including maximum of 3 signs
Pad Tenants) Monument 1[d] 20 sq. ft. 4'[c] may be used to
identify name and/or
logo of tenant
2. Office Uses* – Small Complex (2 – 10 Tenants)
A. Complex Wall 1[i] 1:1[j] [e], [f] Sign copy may
identification or 2 max. 50 sq. ft. max. identify name and/or
logo of the
development
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§ 18.50.160

§ 18.50.160

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Class Sign Type Max. No. Max. Area Max. Height Notes
Monument 1[d] [d] 32 sq. ft. 5'[c] [c]
2 max.
B. Tenant identification Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
2 max. 100 sq. ft. identify name and/or
max. logo
3. Office Uses* – Large Complex (10+ Tenants)
A. Complex Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f] Sign copy may
identification or 2 max. 75 sq. ft. max. identify name and/or
logo of the
Monument 1[d] [d] 50 sq. ft. 5'[c] [c] development
2 max.
B. Tenant identification Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
2 max. 100 sq. ft. identify name and/or
max. logo
4. Office Uses* – Subject to design review.
Office Park (10+ Large office park developments shall substantially conform to the sign regulations of this
Acres) chapter, and shall be approved through the development review process/master sign
program process.
All office uses which contain two or more tenants shall be required to submit a master sign program that
encompasses the entire development/site. The master sign program shall be in compliance with the sign regulations
as indicated by this chapter. All signage for the development shall be in compliance with the approved master sign
program.
5. Commercial Uses* – Tenant Identification (Single-Tenant Buildings, Including Pad Tenants)
A. Small tenants (< Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
10,000 sq. ft. of 2 max. 100 sq. ft. identify name and/or
building area) max. logo
Monument 1[d] [d] 20 sq. ft. 4'[c] [c]
2 max.
B. Median tenants Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f] A combination wall/
(10,000 – 30,000 sq. ft. and 2 max. 100 sq. ft. monument sign may
of building area) max. be used, but no more
than 3 signs may be
Monument 1[d] [d] 32 sq. ft. 5'[c] [c] used
2 max.
C. Large tenants Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f]
(30,000+ sq. ft. of and 2 max. 150 sq. ft.
building area) max.
Monument 1[d] [d] 50 sq. ft. 5'[c] [c]
2 max.
6. Commercial Uses** – Small Complex (< 5 Acres)
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Class Sign Type Max. No. Max. Area Max. Height Notes
Monument 1[d] [d] 32 sq. ft. 5'[c] [c]
2 max.
B. Tenant identification Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
2 max. 100 sq. ft. identify name and/or
max. logo
3. Office Uses* – Large Complex (10+ Tenants)
A. Complex Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f] Sign copy may
identification or 2 max. 75 sq. ft. max. identify name and/or
logo of the
Monument 1[d] [d] 50 sq. ft. 5'[c] [c]
development
2 max.
B. Tenant identification Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
2 max. 100 sq. ft. identify name and/or
max. logo
4. Office Uses* – Subject to design review.
Office Park (10+ Large office park developments shall substantially conform to the sign regulations of this
Acres) chapter, and shall be approved through the development review process/master sign
program process.
All office uses which contain two or more tenants shall be required to submit a master sign program that
encompasses the entire development/site. The master sign program shall be in compliance with the sign regulations
as indicated by this chapter. All signage for the development shall be in compliance with the approved master sign
program.
5. Commercial Uses* – Tenant Identification (Single-Tenant Buildings, Including Pad Tenants)
A. Small tenants (< Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
10,000 sq. ft. of 2 max. 100 sq. ft. identify name and/or
building area) max. logo
Monument 1[d] [d] 20 sq. ft. 4'[c] [c]
2 max.
B. Median tenants Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f] A combination wall/
(10,000 – 30,000 sq. ft. and 2 max. 100 sq. ft. monument sign may
of building area) max. be used, but no more
than 3 signs may be
Monument 1[d] [d] 32 sq. ft. 5'[c] [c] used
2 max.
C. Large tenants Wall 1[i] [i] 1:1[j] [j] [e], [f]
(30,000+ sq. ft. of and 2 max. 150 sq. ft.
building area) max.
Monument 1[d] [d] 50 sq. ft. 5'[c] [c]
2 max.
6. Commercial Uses** – Small Complex (< 5 Acres)
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§ 18.50.160

§ 18.50.160

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Class Sign Type Max. No. Max. Area Max. Height Notes
A. Complex Wall 1[i] 1:1[j] [e], [f] Sign copy may
identification or 2 max. 75 sq. ft. max. identify name and/or
logo of the
Monument 1[d] 32 sq. ft. 6'[c] development
2 max.
B. Tenant identification Wall 1[i] 1:1[j] [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
2 max. 100 sq. ft. identify name and/or
max. logo
7. Commercial Uses** – Median Complex (5 to 15 Acres)
A. Complex Wall 1[i] 1:1[j] [e], [f] Sign copy may
identification 2 max. identify name and/or
logo of the
Monument 1[d] 100 sq. ft. 6'[c] development
2 max. max.
Pylon 1[d] 100 sq. ft. 20'[c]
2 max. 1:1[j]
B. Tenant identification Wall 1[i] 100 sq. ft. [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
2 max. max. identify name and/or
logo
8. Commercial Uses** – Large Complex (15 to 25 Acres)
A. Complex Wall 1[i] 1:1[j] [e], [f] Sign copy may
identification 2 max. 100 sq. ft. identify name and/or
max. logo of the
development
Monument 1[d] 75 sq. ft. 8'[c]
2 max.
Pylon 1[d] 150 sq. ft. 20'[c]
2 max.
B. Tenant identification Wall 1[i] 1:1[j] [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
2 max. 100 sq. ft. identify name and/or
max. logo
9. Commercial Uses** Subject to design review.
– Community Center Large community center developments shall substantially conform to the sign regulations
(25+ Acres) of this chapter, and shall be approved through the development review process/master
sign program process.
All commercial uses which contain two or more tenants shall be required to submit a master sign program that
encompasses the entire development/site. The master sign program shall be in compliance with the sign regulations
as indicated by this chapter. All signage for the development shall be in compliance with the approved master sign
program.
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§ 18.50.160

§ 18.50.170

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Class Sign Type Max. No. Max. Area Max. Height Notes
10. Pole Signs*** Pole 1[b] 80 sq. ft. 45'[c] One sign cabinet per
Retail Establishments major anchor tenant.
Refer to location
criteria below.
Location Criteria: Located within 1,320 feet (one-quarter mile radius) from freeway interchange as determined by
the following formula: 1,320 feet (one-quarter mile radius) from the intersection of the freeway and cross-street
centerline. Any retail establishment on a parcel located within this radius may construct a pole sign.
All retail commercial uses which intend to utilize a pole sign shall be required to submit a master sign program
that encompasses the entire development/site. The master sign program shall be subject to development plan
review and approval by the planning commission and must be in compliance with the sign regulations as indicated
by this chapter. All signage for the development shall be in compliance with the approved master sign program.
11. High-Rise Subject to design review.
Buildings (3+ Stories) High-rise building developments shall substantially conform to the sign regulations of
this chapter, and shall be approved through the development review process/sign plan
process.
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Notes:

• [a] Per occupant/tenant. [b] Per site/parcel.

• [c] Per finished grade.

• [d] Per street frontage.

• [e] Max. 20 feet from finished grade.

• [f] Below roofline.

• [g] Per major entrance.

• [h] Per development.

• [i] Per building frontage.

• [j] 1:1 ratio – one square foot of sign area per linear foot of building frontage.

• [k] 1:2 ratio – one square foot of sign area per every two linear feet of building frontage.

(Code 1990 Ch. 12.9, Table 2; Ord. 342 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016)

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Permitted Signs – Industrial/Manufacturing Districts
Class Sign Type Max. No. Max. Area Max. Height Notes
1. Industrial Uses* – Tenant Identification (Single-Tenant Buildings, Including Pad Tenants)
A. Small tenants (< 5 Wall 1[i] 1:1[j] [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
acres) and 2 max. 100 sq. ft. identify name and/or
max. logo
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§ 18.50.170

§ 18.50.170

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Permitted Signs – Industrial/Manufacturing Districts
Class Sign Type Max. No. Max. Area Max. Height Notes
Monument 1[d] 20 sq. ft. 5'[c]
2 max.
B. Median tenants (5 – Wall 1[i] 1:1[j] [e], [f] A combination wall/
15 acres) and 2 max. 100 sq. ft. monument sign may
max. be used, but no more
than 3 signs may be
Monument 1[d] 32 sq. ft. 6'[c] used
2 max.
C. Large tenants (15+ Wall 1[i] 1:1[j] [e], [f]
acres) and 2 max. 150 sq. ft.
max.
Monument 1[d] 50 sq. ft. 7'[c]
2 max.
2. Industrial Uses* – Small Complex (< 10 Acres)
A. Complex Wall 1[i] 1:2[k] [e], [f] Sign copy may
identification or 2 max. 50 sq. ft. max. identify name and/or
logo of the
Monument 1[d] 20 sq. ft. 5'[c] development
2 max.
B. Tenant identification Wall 1[i] 1:2[k] [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
2 max. 50 sq. ft. max. identify name and/or
logo
3. Industrial Uses* – Large Complex (10 – 25 Acres)
A. Complex Wall 1[i] 1:2[k] [e], [f] Sign copy may
identification or 2 max. 100 sq. ft. identify name and/or
max. logo of the
development
Monument 1[d] 32 sq. ft. 6'[c]
2 max.
B. Tenant identification Wall 1[i] 1:2[k] [e], [f] Tenant signs shall
2 max. 50 sq. ft. max. identify name and/or
logo
4. Industrial Uses* – Subject to design review.
Industrial Park (25+ Large industrial park developments shall substantially conform to the sign regulations of
Acres) this chapter, and shall be approved through the development review process/master sign
program process.
*All industrial uses which contain two or more tenants shall be required to submit a master sign program that
encompasses the entire development/site. The master sign program shall be in compliance with the sign regulations
as indicated by this chapter. All signage for the development shall be in compliance with the approved master sign
program.
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§ 18.50.170

§ 18.50.180

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Permitted Signs – Industrial/Manufacturing Districts
Class Sign Type Max. No. Max. Area Max. Height Notes
5. High-Rise Subject to design review.
Buildings – (3+ High-rise building developments shall substantially conform to the sign regulations of
Stories) this chapter, and shall be approved through the development review process/master sign
program process.
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Notes:

• [a] Per occupant/tenant.

• [b] Per site/parcel.

• [c] Per finished grade.

• [d] Per street frontage.

• [e] Max. 20 feet from finished grade.

• [f] Below roofline.

• [g] Per major entrance.

• [h] Per development.

• [i] Per building frontage.

• [j] 1:1 ratio – one square foot of sign area per linear foot of building frontage.

• [k] 1:2 ratio – one square foot of sign area per every two linear feet of building frontage.

(Code 1990 Ch. 12.9, Table 3; Ord. 342 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016)

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Permitted Signs – Public/Semi-Public Districts
Class Sign Type Max. No. Max. Area Max. Height Notes
1. Facility Subject to design review.
Identification Public and semi-public facility developments shall substantially conform to the sign
regulations of this chapter, and shall be approved through the development review
process/master sign program process.
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(Code 1990 Ch. 12.9, Table 4; Ord. 342 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016)

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§ 18.55.010

§ 18.55.020