Menifee Zoning Code Ch. 9.65 Master Sign Program

Contents:

9.65.010 Purpose

9.65.020 Applicability

9.65.030 Application and Required Fees

9.65.040 Approving Authority

9.65.050 Public Hearing and Notice

9.65.060 Standards and Conditions of Approval

9.65.070 Findings for Approval

9.65.080 Notice of Decision

9.65.090 Effective Date

9.65.100 Appeals

9.65.110 Expiration

9.65.120 Extension of Time

9.65.130 Modifications

The purpose of this chapter is to establish review procedures for a master sign program to allow for the integration of a project's signs with the design of the structures to achieve a unified architectural statement of high quality.

1. Minor Master Sign Program. A Minor Master Sign Program shall be required for all multi-tenant shopping centers, office parks, and other multi-tenant, mixed-use, or otherwise integrated developments of three or more separate tenants/uses that share buildings, public spaces, landscape, and/or parking facilities that are proposing signs consistent with the development standards specified in Chapter 9.220 (Sign Regulations).
2. Major Master Sign Program. A Major Master Sign Program shall be required for all multi-tenant shopping centers, office parks, and other multi-tenant, mixed-use, or otherwise integrated developments of three or more separate tenants/uses that share buildings, public spaces, landscape, and/or parking facilities that are proposing signs that require exceptions to the development standards specified in Chapter 9.220 (Sign Regulations).

1. Application Filing and Processing. Applications for a Minor Master Sign Program or a Major Master Sign Program shall be filed and processed in accordance with the applicable procedures contained in Chapter 9.30 (Common Application Processing Procedures).
2. Application Fees. Application fees shall be collected in accordance with Section 9.30.020 (Applications and Fees).

1. Minor Master Sign Program. Applications for a Minor Master Sign Program shall be reviewed and approved by the designated approving authority as specified in Table 9.30.090-1 (Designated Authority for Permits and Approvals). The designated approving authority is authorized to approve, alter, or deny an application for a Minor Master Sign Program.

2. Major Master Sign Program. Applications for a Major Master Sign Program shall be reviewed and approved by the designated authority as specified in Table 9.30.090-1 (Designated Authority for Permits and Approvals) as follows:

3. Recommending Authority. The designated recommending authority shall review and make recommendations, as appropriate, to the designated approving authority for an application for a Major Master Sign Program.

4. Approving Authority. The designated approving authority is authorized to approve, conditionally approve, or deny an application for a Major Master Sign Program.

1. Minor Master Sign Program. No public hearing is required prior to action on an application for a Minor Master Sign Program.
2. Major Master Sign Program. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing prior to taking action on an application for a Major Master Sign Program. Public hearings shall be set and notice given in accordance with Section 9.30.080 (Public Hearing and Notice).

In approving an application for a Minor Master Sign Program or an application Major Master Sign Program, the approving authority may impose reasonable and appropriate standards to achieve the purposes of this Title, ensure consistency with the goals and policies of the adopted General Plan, and justify making the necessary findings.

1. Minor Master Sign Permit. Prior to approving an application for a Minor Master Sign Permit, the approving authority shall make all the following findings:

2. The proposed master sign program is consistent with the development standards for signs as provided in Chapter 9.265 (Sign Regulations).

3. The design, location, and scale of proposed signs for the integrated development are in keeping with the architectural character of the development.

4. Major Master Sign Permit. Prior to approving an application for a Major Master Sign Permit, the approving authority shall make all the following findings:

5. The design, location, and scale of proposed signs for the integrated development are in keeping with the architectural character of the development.

6. The design, location, and scale of proposed signs will not adversely affect the interests of the public or the interests of residents and property owners in the vicinity of the project.

7. The proposed signs are consistent with the purposes of the General Plan or any applicable specific plan or development agreement.

1. Minor Master Sign Program. Written notice of decision shall be provided within three business days of the date of decision to the applicant and interested parties having requested such notices in writing. The notice shall include:

2. The application request as acted upon by the Director.

3. The action taken by the Director.

4. Findings as listed for the permit.

5. Major Master Sign Program. Written notice of decision shall be provided in accordance with Subsection 9.30.080.G (Notice of Decision).

1. Minor Master Sign Program. Minor Master Sign Program shall become effective on the date an approval is issued by the approving authority.
2. Major Master Sign Program. Major Master Sign Program shall become effective on the date of approval unless a timely appeal has been filed. Upon filing of a timely appeal, the effective date shall be suspended until such time that final action is taken on the appeal.

1. Minor Master Sign Program. Minor Master Sign Program are ministerial and are not subject to appeal.
2. Major Master Sign Program. Major Master Sign Program are subject to appeal. Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Section 9.30.100 (Appeals).

Minor Master Sign Programs and Major Master Sign Programs shall expire three years from the date the approval was granted, unless the permit has been exercised in accordance with Section 9.30.110 (Permit Time Limits, Expiration, and Extensions).

Minor Master Sign Programs and Major Master Sign Programs may be extended in accordance with Subsection 9.30.110.C (Permit Extensions).

1. Minor Master Sign Program. Any modification to an approved Minor Master Program shall be processed as a new application.
2. Major Master Sign Program. An applicant may request a modification to an approved Major Master Program after the final written decision is issued and the permit becomes effective. Modifications shall be processed in accordance with Section 9.30.120 (Modifications to Previously Approved Permits).