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Chapter 26 — ZONING

Sec. 26-104. - Temporary banner signs.

West Covina Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · West Covina

All temporary building mounted banner signs shall comply with the standards provided in this section. A temporary sign permit shall be obtained from the Community Development Department prior to the display of a temporary sign, unless specified in herein. The purpose of this section is to provide standards to prevent temporary signs from creating a distraction for the traveling public by limiting the proliferation of temporary signs and eliminating aesthetic blight that is detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare.

(a)

Standards for temporary banners. Temporary banners are allowed in non-residential zones subject to the following standards:

(1)

A business may be granted a temporary banner permit to display an on-site temporary banner for a maximum of ninety (90) days within one (1) calendar year. This can be accrued in multiple or consecutive days up to ninety (90) days.

(2)

Number of temporary banner signs allowed. The maximum number of temporary banner signs that may be displayed at the same time is subject to the applicable requirements of this section.

(3)

Sign area calculation. The number and area of temporary banner signs shall not be included in the calculation of aggregate permanent sign area allowed.

(4)

Materials and maintenance. Temporary banners shall be made of durable, weather-resistant materials.

(5)

Removal of temporary banners. All components shall be removed at the expiration of the temporary banner permit.

(b)

Temporary banner sign standards.

(1)

Sign Area.

a.

Total temporary banner signs for a single business on a single parcel shall not exceed a total aggregate area of more than one (1) square foot per linear foot of building frontage on a public street and shall not

exceed a total aggregate area of thirty-two (32) square feet.

b.

Individual tenants or buildings with less than twenty-four (24) lineal feet of building frontage may be allowed twenty-four (24) square feet.

c.

Individual tenants within a shopping center may be allowed a total aggregate area of one (1) square foot per lineal foot of store frontage at the main entrance and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet of total sign area.

d.

Only one (1) temporary sign shall be allowed for each individual business.

e.

In no case shall a temporary sign obstruct an adjacent or permanent sign.

f.

Temporary banner signs shall be placed only upon the site in which they are intended to advertise and shall only be mounted on the building. Off-site temporary banner signs shall not be allowed.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

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▸Contents — West Covina Zoning Code
West Covina Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 26 — ZONING
  2. ▸Chapter 26 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Sec. 26-1. - Title.
    2. Sec. 26-2. - Purpose and objectives.
    3. Sec. 26-3. - Applicability of the Development Code.
    4. Sec. 26-4. - Relationship to prior ordinances.
    5. Sec. 26-5. - Relationship to General Plan.
    6. Sec. 26-6. - Relationship to other City ordinances.
    7. Sec. 26-7. - Severability, partial invalidation of Development…
    8. Sec. 26-13. - Establishment of zoning districts.
    9. Sec. 26-14. - Official zoning map.
    10. Sec. 26-15. - Uncertainty of zoning district boundaries.
    11. Sec. 26-16. - Classification of annexed parcels.
    12. Sec. 26-44. - Purpose and intent of residential zones.
    13. Sec. 26-45. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
    14. Sec. 26-46. - Development standards for R-A and R-1 zones.
    15. Sec. 26-47. - Applicable regulations for R-A and R-1 zones.
    16. Sec. 26-48. - Development standards for multi-family zones.
    17. Sec. 26-49. - Applicable standards for multi-family zones.
    18. Sec. 26-50. - Purpose and intent by zone.
    19. Sec. 26-51. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
    20. Sec. 26-52. - Development standards.
    21. Sec. 26-53. - Additional regulations for commercial mixed-use,…
    22. Sec. 26-54. - Development standards for residential developmen…
    23. Sec. 26-55. - Purpose and intent of special purpose zones.
    24. Sec. 26-56. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
    25. Sec. 26-57. - Development standards for special purpose zones.
    26. Sec. 26-58. - Purpose and intent of overlay zones.
    27. Sec. 26-59. - Hillside overlay.
    28. Sec. 26-60. - Planned community and residential development ov…
    29. Sec. 26-61. - Auto plaza overlay.
    30. Sec. 26-62. - Animal keeping overlay zone.
    31. Sec. 26-63. - Purpose.
    32. Sec. 26-64. - Lot coverage measurement.
    33. Sec. 26-65. - Height measurement and exceptions.
    34. Sec. 26-66. - Setback measurement and exceptions.
    35. Sec. 26-67. - Sight triangle areas.
    36. Sec. 26-68. - Encroachments into required setbacks.
    37. Sec. 26-69. - Maintenance and security standards for vacant, u…
    38. Sec. 26-70. - Purpose and applicability.
    39. Sec. 26-71. - Permit requirements and exemptions.
    40. Sec. 26-72. - Development standards.
    41. Sec. 26-73. - Solar energy systems.
    42. Sec. 26-74. - Purpose and applicability.
    43. Sec. 26-75. - Measurement of fence or wall height.
    44. Sec. 26-76. - Height limitations for freestanding fence, walls…
    45. Sec. 26-77. - Height limitations for retaining walls and chang…
    46. Sec. 26-78. - Fence materials.
    47. Sec. 26-79. - Required walls.
    48. Sec. 26-80. - Purpose.
    49. Sec. 26-81. - Screening and buffering standards.
    50. Sec. 26-82. - Purpose.
    51. Sec. 26-83. - Applicability.
    52. Sec. 26-84. - Water efficient landscape ordinance.
    53. Sec. 26-85. - General landscaping standards.
    54. Sec. 26-86. - Landscape area requirements.
    55. Sec. 26-87. - Maintenance.
    56. Sec. 26-88. - Purpose and applicability.
    57. Sec. 26-89. - General provisions.
    58. Sec. 26-90. - Number of parking spaces required and parking de…
    59. Sec. 26-91. - Bicycle parking standards.
    60. Sec. 26-92. - Reduction of parking requirements and joint use …
    61. Sec. 26-93. - Parking facility design standards.
    62. Sec. 26-94. - Off-street loading requirements.
    63. Sec. 26-95. - Purpose.
    64. Sec. 26-96. - Applicability.
    65. Sec. 26-97. - Transportation demand management ordinance.
    66. Sec. 26-98. - Purpose and applicability.
    67. Sec. 26-99. - Sign permit required.
    68. Sec. 26-100. - Exempt signs.
    69. Sec. 26-101. - Prohibited signs and locations.
    70. Sec. 26-102. - Signs allowed by zoning district and use.
    71. Sec. 26-103. - Sign development standards and regulations.
    72. Sec. 26-104. - Temporary banner signs.
    73. Sec. 26-105. - Appeals and violations.
    74. Sec. 26-106. - Severability.
    75. Sec. 26-107. - Purpose and applicability.
    76. Sec. 26-108. - Adult-oriented business.
    77. Sec. 26-109. - Alcohol beverage sales establishments.
    78. Sec. 26-110. - Amusement and entertainment facilities [EX. DIV…
    79. Sec. 26-111. - Animal keeping.
    80. Sec. 26-112. - Body art.
    81. Sec. 26-113. - Cannabis.
    82. Sec. 26-114. - Community assembly facility.
    83. Sec. 26-115. - Containment of carts.
    84. Sec. 26-116. - Drive-through facilities.
    85. Sec. 26-117. - Electric vehicle charging stations and solar ca…
    86. Sec. 26-118. - Emergency shelters.
    87. Sec. 26-119. - Private gymnasiums and fitness studios.
    88. Sec. 26-120. - Home occupation.
    89. Sec. 26-121. - Massage parlors and health and beauty spas.
    90. Sec. 26-122. - Mobile home development and design standards.
    91. Sec. 26-123. - Mobile services.
    92. Sec. 26-124. - Temporary leasing centers, modular trailers and…
    93. Sec. 26-125. - Outdoor dining.
    94. Sec. 26-126. - Portable self-storage containers.
    95. Sec. 26-127. - Recycling facilities.
    96. Sec. 26-128. - Restaurants, limited-service, take-out, deliver…
    97. Sec. 26-129. - Service stations.
    98. Sec. 26-130. - Skilled nursing facilities, assisted living fac…
    99. Sec. 26-131. - Single room occupancy structure (SRO).
    100. Sec. 26-132. - Kiosk.
    101. Sec. 26-133. - Transitional and supportive housing.
    102. Sec. 26-134. - Standards for special group residences and simi…
    103. Sec. 26-135. - Hotel and motel conversions for affordable hous…
    104. Sec. 26-136. - Wireless telecommunication facilities within al…
  3. Division 2 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWE…
  4. Division 3 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DENSITY BONUS INCENTIVES
  5. Division 5 — MULTI-UNIT DWELLING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
  6. Division 2 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS
  7. Division 6 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT
  8. Division 8 — FILM PERMIT PURPOSE
  9. Division 10 — PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND REMOVAL OF TREES
  10. Division 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
  11. Division 2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  12. Division 7 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE

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