HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 01-00 SignORDINANCE NO. 1 - 00
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.84 SIGN REGULATIONS
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE)
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has determined that the Sign Regulations of the Dublin Municipal
Code (Chapter 8.84) must be revised to more effectively regulate vehicle signs and temporary promotional
signage related to balloons, pennants and streamers within the City; and
WHEREAS, on August 18, 1997 the City Council adopted Resolution 103-97 finding that the
Comprehensive Revision to the Zoning Ordinance, including Chapter 8.84 Sign Regulations is exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that revising the Zoning Ordinance in this manner would have a significant effect on the environment
(Public Resources Code Section 15061(b)(3). Various changes to the Sign Regulations are proposed
which would not increase or create environmental impacts. These changes will have no environmental
impacts and are also exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that such amendments would have a significant effect on the
environment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a properly noticed public hearing on the Ordinance
Amendment on December 14, 1999 and did adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council
approve an amendment to Chapter 8.84, Sign Regulations of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, properly noticed public hearings were held by the City Council on December 21,
1999 and January 18, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the staff report was submitted recommending that the City Council approve the
Ordinance Amendment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 8.120.050.B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council
finds that the Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the Dublin General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and use its independent judgement and consider all said
reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did evaluate the staff report, and testimony presented at the public
hearings and has concluded that the Amendments will improve the visual safety of motorists as well as
enhancing the visual character of present and future permanent signage in the City.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council ordains as follows:
Section 1.
The recitals are adopted hereby.
Section 2.
Section 8.84.020.C (as re-lettered) Balloons of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
C. Balloons. The term balloons shall mean any inflatable sign or balloon regardless of
size that is designed to be 'used as an advertising device for any business or
promotional event.
Section 3.
Section 8.84.020.DD (as re-lettered) Pennant of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
DD. Pennant. The term Pennant shall mean any tapering flag used for signaling or
identification.
Section 4.
Section 8.84.020.KK (as re-lettered) Streamer of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read
as follows:
KK. Streamer. The term Streamer shall mean a long, narrow banner, flag, or pennant.
Section 5.
Section 8.84.020.MM (as re-lettered) Temporary Promotional Signs of the Dublin Municipal
Code is amended to read as follows:
MM. Temporary Promotional Signs. The term Temporary Promotional Signs shall mean
temporary banners, flags, balloons as regulated in section 8.84.050(T), searchlights
and similar advertising devices when used only for special promotional events.
Section 6.
Section 8.84.020.QQ (as re-lettered) Vehicular Sign of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
QQ. Vehicular Sign. The term Vehicular Sign shall mean any sign permanently affixed to
an operable, or inoperable vehicle currently registered as a motor vehicle which is used
in the normal course of business.
Section 7.
Section 8.84.030 Sign Approvals and Decisionmaker Authority by Zoning District, Matrix A of the
Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
MATRIX A
SIGN APPROVALS AND DECISIONMAKER AUTHORITY BY ZONING DISTRICT *
Sign Type A R-I, R-2, C-N C-O C-1 C-2 M-P,
R-M M-I,
M-2
Awning E X BP BP BP BP BP
Bulletin Board BP BP BP BP BP BP BP
Coming Soon X X BP BP BP BP BP
Community ID X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Electronic X X CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC
Readerboard )
Freestanding 20' or Z X ZC X BP BP BP
less in ht.
......
Freestanding · X X X X SDR SDR SDR
greater than 20' in
height
Grand-Opening X X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Identification ** ZC/SDR ZC/SDR ZC/SDR ZC/SDR ZC/SDR ZC/SDR ZC/SDR
Master Sign SDR(ZA X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA
Program ) )
Office Building X X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Master ID
Off-Site BP BP BP BP BP BP BP
Residential
Development
Directional
Off-Site Z X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Temporary For
Sale or Lease
Open-House X Permitted X X X X X
Permanent Banner X X X X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA
Sign )
Projecting Z X BP BP BP BP BP
Service Station X X ZC X ZC ZC ZC
Display Structure , ,
service Station X X ZC X ZC ZC ZC
Price Sign
Special Easement I; X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Temporary X X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
Promotional (15-
ray)
Tenant Directory X X BP BP BP BP BP
Wall Z X BP BP BP BP BP
Window X X BP BP BP BP BP
Section 8.
Section 8.84.050.J-14 Signs Subject To Permits of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read
as follows:
14.
Prohibited signs. No prohibited signs such as A-Frame Signs, Portable Signs, pennants,
streamers, blinking or flashing lights, or movable signs (whether mechanical or hand-held)
shall be permitted on or adjacent to Signs.
Section 9.
Section 8.84.050.0 (as re-lettered) Pole Signs of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
O. Pole Signs. Pole Signs are permitted per Section 8.84.050.S.
Section 10.
Section 8.84.050.T (as re-lettered) Temporary Promotional Signs of the Dublin Municipal Code
is amended to read as follows:
Ye
Temporary Promotional Signs. Temporary Promotional Signs permitted pursuant
to a Zoning Clearance may be placed on site for a maximum of fifteen (15)
consecutive calendar days per permit when used for special promotional events. A
minimum waiting period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days between permits is
required, with the exception of balloons as defined herein. Any tethered or un-
tethered balloon of greater than 15 inches in diameter shall be permitted only as a
temporary promotional sign and subject to a permit. All balloons shall be tethered to
the ground only with the bottom of the balloon on the ground and shall not be
permitted to be attached to any structure or vehicle. No permit(s) singularly or
cumulative shall be issued that allows any temporary promotional signs that include
balloons for more than 21 days per calendar year. Zoning clearance(s) may be issued
for periods less than 15 days.
Section 11.
Section 8.84.150.B (as re-lettered) Prohibited Signs of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
Be
Balloons. Any singular or clustered balloon(s) up to 15 inches in diameter used for
advertising purposes and attached to any structure, vehicle, pole, or sign which is
located in any Commercial or Industrial Zone by designated Planned Development or
standard Commercial or Industrial Zone, which is displayed higher than 1 O-feet above
the ground.
Section 12.
Section 8.84.150.H (as re-lettered) On Public Property of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended
to read as follows:
He
On Public Property. Any sign whether portable, temporary or permanent in nature
located in public roadways rights of way, public sidewalks, public roadway medians or
on public property except the following:
Section 13.
Section 8.84.150.J (as re-lettered) Pennants of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
J. Pennants. Either directly or indirectly attached to any structure or pole.
Section 14.
Section 8.84.150.N (as re-lettered) Streamers of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as
follows:
N. Streamers. Either directly or indirectly attached to any structure or pole
Section 15.
Section 8.84.150.T (as re-lettered) Vehicular Signs of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to
read as follows:
Ye
Vehicular Signs. Any sign that exceeds 9 square feet per panel or side of vehicle on
any car, van, truck or other vehicle that is either operable or non-operable, that is
parked in any parking lot or adjacent right of way that is visible from a highway,
collector or major street for a period that exceeds either 24 hours continuously or 84
hours in any 7 day period.
Section 16. Conforming Amendment. Chapter 8.84 shall be re-numbered and/or re-lettered as
necessary to accommodate and/or reflect the forgoing amendments.
Section 17. Severability.
The provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if any provisions, clause, sentence, word or part thereof
is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstances, such illegality,
invalidity, unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions,
clauses, sentences, sections, words or parts thereof of the Ordinance or their applicability to other persons
or circumstances.
.
Section 18. Effective Date and Posting of Ordinance.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final adoption.
The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public
places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 39633 of the Government Code of California."
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBLIN on this 18~ day of January 2000, by the folloWing votes:
AYES:
Councilmembers McCormick, Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
AB SENT: Councilmember Howard
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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