Sec. 44-402. - Interpretation.

(a)

The provisions of this division are not intended to nullify any easements, covenants or other existing agreements which are more restrictive than the provisions of this division.

(b)

Subject to the property owner's consent, a non-commercial message of any type may be substituted in whole or in part for the message displayed on any sign authorized pursuant to this division, without consideration of message content. This paragraph is intended to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over noncommercial speech, or favoring of any particular noncommercial message over any other noncommercial message. This does not allow for the substitution of an off-premises commercial message in the place of an on-premises commercial message, or the substitution of a commercial message for a noncommercial message.

(c)

Whenever the application of this division is uncertain due to ambiguity of its provisions, the question shall be referred to the Community Development Department for a determination. This decision may be appealed to the City Council. The Community Development Department shall then authorize signs which best fulfill the intent of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2021-03, § 4, 12-7-2021)

Secs. 44-403—44-422. - Reserved.

DIVISION 6. - TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT

Sec. 44-423. - Purpose.

The purpose of this division is to:

(1)

Meet the requirements of Orange County's Measure M Growth Management Program.

(2)

Mitigate the impacts that development projects may have on transit mobility and air quality and to promote transportation demand management strategies that encourage employers to more efficiently utilize the existing and planned transportation system.

(3)

Specify the responsibilities of public and private developers proposing nonresidential development within the City to consider transportation demand management strategies in conjunction with development application submittal and to incorporate design standards during project review that facilitate the reduction of single-occupant vehicle trips and support trip reduction activities of employers on the site.

(4)

Support the development of physical facilities that would promote and encourage the use of alternative and energy-conserving transportation modes.

(5)

Encourage the development of safe and secure transportation facilities at worksites.

(6)

Achieve related reductions in vehicle trips, traffic congestion, and air pollution through utilization of existing local mechanisms and procedures for project review and permit processing.

(7)

Promote coordinated implementation of transportation demand management strategies that may reduce transportation demand and achieve the most efficient use of local resources.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)