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Chapter 17.132 — SIGN PERMITS

Capitola Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Capitola

Sections:

17.132.010 Purpose. 17.132.020 Types of sign permits. 17.132.030 When required. 17.132.040 Review authority. 17.132.050 Application submittal and review. 17.132.060 Public notice and hearing. 17.132.070 Findings for approval. 17.132.080 Conditions of approval. 17.132.090 Post-decision procedures.

17.132.010 Purpose.

This chapter establishes the process for obtaining a sign permit. A sign permit is a discretionary action that enables the city to ensure that a This chapter establishes the process for obtaining a sign permit. A sign permit is a discretionary action that enables the city to ensure that a proposed sign is consistent with all general proposed sign is consistent with all general plan and plan and
local coastal
program land use plan goals and policies and will not create negative impacts to
adjacent properties or the general public. (Ord.

1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)
17.132.020 Types of sign permits.
The zoning code establishes two types of sign permits: sign permits reviewed and approved by the planning commission and administrative sign permits reviewed and approved by the
community
development director.(Ord.
1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)
17.132.030 When required.
A sign permit is required for types of signs identified in Section
17.80.030 (Permit requirements). (Ord.
1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)
17.132.040 Review authority.
A. The planning commission takes action on all sign permit applications.
B. The
community development director takes action on all administrative sign permit applications. (Ord.
1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)
17.132.050 Application submittal and review.
An application for a sign permit shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter
17.112 (Permit Application and Review).
The application shall include the information and materials required by the
community
development department together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the
applicant to provide evidence
in support of the findings required by Section
17.132.070 (Findings
for approval). (Ord.
1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)
17.132.060 Public notice and hearing.
A. The planning commission shall review and act on a sign permit at a noticed public hearing in compliance with Chapter
17.148
(Public Notice and Hearings).
B. No public hearing is required for an administrative sign permit. (Ord.
1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)
17.132.070 Findings for approval.
The reviewing authority may approve a sign permit if all of the following findings can be made:
A. The proposed signs are consistent with the general plan,
local coastal program,zoning code, and any applicable specific plan or area plan
adopted by the city council.
B. The proposed signs comply with all applicable standards in Chapter
17.80 (Signs).
C. The proposed sign will not adversely impact the public health, safety, or general welfare.
D. The number, size, placement, design, and material of the proposed signs are compatible with the architectural design of
buildings on the

site.
E. The proposed signs are restrained in character and no larger than necessary for adequate identification. (Ord.
1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)
17.132.080 Conditions of approval.
The
review authority may attach conditions of approval to a sign permit to achieve consistency with the general plan,
local coastal program,
zoning code, and any applicable specific plan or area plan adopted
by the city council. (Ord.
1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)
17.132.090 Post-decision procedures.
A. Planning commission decisions on sign permits may be appealed to the city council as described in Chapter
17.152 (Appeals).
B.
Community development director decisions on administrative sign permits may be appealed to the planning commission as described in
Chapter
17.152 (Appeals).
C. Post-decision procedures and requirements in Chapter
17.156 (Post-Decision Procedures) apply to sign permits. (Ord.
1043 §
2 (Att. 2), 2020)
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Capitola Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 17.04 — PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF ZONING CODE
  2. Chapter 17.08 — INTERPRETATION
  3. Chapter 17.12 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
  4. Chapter 17.16 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  5. Chapter 17.20 — MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS
  6. Chapter 17.24 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Rev…
  7. Chapter 17.28 — VISITOR SERVING OVERLAY ZONE
  8. Chapter 17.32 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS Revised 3/26
  9. Chapter 17.36 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT
  10. Chapter 17.40 — RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY ZONES
  11. Chapter 17.44 — COASTAL OVERLAY ZONE
  12. Chapter 17.48 — HEIGHT, SETBACKS, AND FLOOR AREA
  13. Chapter 17.52 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
  14. Chapter 17.56 — ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES
  15. Chapter 17.57 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR CAPITOLA MALL R…
  16. Chapter 17.60 — FENCES AND WALLS
  17. Chapter 17.64
  18. Chapter 17.68
  19. Chapter 17.72 — LANDSCAPING
  20. Chapter 17.74 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  21. Chapter 17.75 — SB 9 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
  22. Chapter 17.76
  23. Chapter 17.82
  24. Chapter 17.84 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  25. Chapter 17.88 — INCENTIVES FOR COMMUNITY BENEFITS Revised 6/26
  26. Chapter 17.92 — NONCONFORMING USES
  27. Chapter 17.96 — SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
  28. Chapter 17.100 — MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSIONS
  29. Chapter 17.104 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  30. Chapter 17.108 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
  31. Chapter 17.112 — PERMIT APPLICATION AND REVIEW
  32. Chapter 17.114 — CONCEPTUAL REVIEW
  33. Chapter 17.116 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS
  34. Chapter 17.120 — DESIGN PERMITS
  35. Chapter 17.128 — VARIANCES
  36. Chapter 17.132 — SIGN PERMITS
  37. Chapter 17.136 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS
  38. Chapter 17.140 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  39. Chapter 17.144 — ZONING CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDME…
  40. Chapter 17.148 — PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARINGS
  41. Chapter 17.156 — POST-DECISION PROCEDURES
  42. Chapter 17.160 — GLOSSARY Revised 6/26

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