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Title 17 — Zoning›Chapter 17.40 — COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REGULATIONS
Poway Municipal Code Art. IV Administration
Poway Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Poway
Cite as: Poway Municipal Code Article IV · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 17.40.050. Enforcement – Referral.¶
A. It shall be the responsibility of the Director of Development Services or a designated representative to enforce all provisions of this chapter. At the discretion of the Director, any sign request may be referred to the City Council for its review and approval.
B. In cases where a request for a permit has been referred to the City Council for decision, its action is final and effective upon City Council approval.
C. Any interested party may appeal the decision of the Director of Development Services according to procedures set out in Chapter 2.20 PMC.
(Ord. 82 § 1 (Exh. A), 1983; Ord. 113 §§ 1 (Exh. A 7.2(A)), 3, 1983; Ord. 427 (Exh. A), 1993; Ord. 492 § 6, 1998; Ord. 518, 1999; Ord. 739 § 2, 2012; Ord. 865 § 5, 2024)
§ 17.40.060. Interpretation of provisions.¶
A. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to abrogate any easements, covenants or other existing agreements which are more restrictive than the provisions of this chapter.
B. Whenever the application of this chapter is uncertain due to ambiguity of its provisions, the question shall be referred to the City Council for determination. The City Council shall establish an interpretation that best fulfills the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 82 § 1 (Exh. A), 1983; Ord. 113 §§ 1 (Exh. A 7.2(B)), 3, 1983; Ord. 427 (Exh. A), 1993; Ord. 739 § 2, 2012)
§ 17.40.070. Variance.¶
Applications for a variance from the terms of this chapter shall be reviewed by the City Council according to the variance procedures as set forth in the zoning ordinance. Variances may be granted only for sign location and other similar performance standards, except area and height, when the City Council finds that the granting of such a variance will not be contrary to the title and purpose of this chapter, in addition to the other required findings for granting a variance. All variances may be conditioned to expire with the change of copy for the use, be reviewed on a periodic basis or be required to conform to this chapter upon change of ownership, and/or shall automatically expire upon any designated period of time.
(Ord. 82 § 1 (Exh. A), 1983; Ord. 113 §§ 1 (Exh. A 7.2(C)), 3, 1983; Ord. 427 (Exh. A), 1993; Ord. 739 § 2, 2012)
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