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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6.6 Temp Signs,BalloonsCITY CLERK FILE 440-30 AGENDA STATEMENT : CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 21, 1999 SUBJECT: ATTACHMENTS: PUBLIC HEARING: PA 98-058 Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 8.84 Sign Regulations of the Dublin Municipal Code pertaining to vehicle signs and temporary promotional signage related to balloons, pennants and streamers. (Report Prepared by: Eddie Peabody, Jr., Community Development Director) Pertinent Section of the Minutes from the City Council meeting of November 2, 1999 relating to item Pertinent Section of the Minutes from the City Council meeting of November 16, 1999 relating to item Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-36 recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.84 Sign Regulations of the Dublin Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) Ordinance- ,Amending Chapter 8.84 Sign Regulations of the Dublin Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) Chapter 8.84 Sign Regulations of the Dublin Municipal Code with proposed amendments (additions and revisions specifically identified) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open Public Hearing Receive Staff presentation and Public testimony. Close Public Hearing and deliberate. Waive Reading and Introduce Ordinance amending Chapter 8.84 Sign Regulations of the Dublin Municipal Code. Continue the public hearing to the January 18, 2000 meeting. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Additional Staff time to enforce sign regulations on a non-complaint basis. DESCRIPTION: On September 2, 1997, the City Council adopted the comprehensive revision of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. 1999-2000 High Priority Goals as approved by the City Council included Temporary Sign g:pa98058/ccsr 12-21 COPIES TO: ITEM NO. Ordinance Amendments that would address vehicle signs, temporary promotional signs and the use of balloons and inflatable devices in the community. On June 1, 1999, the City Council instructed Staf~to proceed with amendments addressing vehicle signs and established a Vehicle Dealership Sign Committee tO discuss possible changes to temporary promotional signage as it relates to Automobile Dealerships. After several meetings, conclusions were presented to the City Council at the November 2, 1999, Council meeting. At that meeting, the City Council directed Staff to proceed with Sign Ordinance changes for vehicular signs, proactively enforce present sign regulations for Automobile Dealerships and provided direction with respect to the following Temporary Promotional sign issues: 1. Balloons - prohibit balloons smaller than 15" in diameter in Commercial and Industrial zones. 2. Allow balloons and inflatable devices over 15" in diameter, subject to a Zoning Clearance, for grand openings and promotional events for up to 21 calendar days per year only. No structure mounted balloons should be permitted. 3. Prohibit streamers and pennants. 4. Change the temporary promotional sign permit time to 15 days of display time with no new permit for a 30-day period. Staff prepared specific Ordinance changes that address these considerations. If adopted, they would accomplish the following: l. Define balloons, pennants and sirearners. 2. Change the display time limit for temporary promotional sign permits. 3. Permit large balloons (over 15" in diameter) for 21 calendar days per year with a Zoning Clearance, if they are ground mounted with the bottom of the balloon touching the ground. 4. Prohibit pennants and streamers. 5. Curtail the use of vehicles as signs by restricting the time and manner that cars, vans and trucks with signs, may be parked in the same location. On December 14, 1999, the Planning Commission approved a Resolution recommending that the City~' Council approve Sign Ordinance amendments that would change the Ordinance as recommended by Staff. In addition, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council evaluate th.e time that balloons would be allowed per calendar year. Several Commissioners felt that 21 days may be too limiting. They also emphasized that the Sign Ordinance amendment should be enforced on a proactive basis by staff. CONCLUSION: These amendments if adopted will curtail the use of large balloons on buildings, limit time frames for their use, prohibit pennants and streamers, prohibit vehicles used primarily for advertising purposes and shorten the length of time temporary promotional pennants may be displayed to 15 days. Most affected will be automotive dealerships, certain retail uses and the use of vehicles by some business primarily for advertising purposes. It will have an impact on Staff in that enforcement of these new regulations will be on a non-complaint basis. All vehicular dealers and members of the Vehicle Dealership Signage Committee have received a copy of this report. Staff will have a visual presentation at the City Council meeting. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: On August 18, 1997, the City Council adopted Resolution 103-97 finding that the Comprehensive Revision to the Zoning Ordinance, including Chapter 8.76, Off-Street Parking and Loading 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 (Section 15061Co)(3). Various changes to the Sign Regulations are proposed which would not increase or create environmental impacts. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, receive staff presentation and public testimony, close the public hearing, waive reading and introduce the Ordinance mending Chapter 8.84 Sign Regulations of the Dublin Municipal Code and continue the public hearing to the January 18, 2000 City Council meeting. On motion of Vice Mayor LocktharE, seconded by Cm. McCormick, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 203- 99 arid ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED ON GOLDEN GATE DRIVE AND ST. PATRICK WAY AS PART OF [-580/I-680 INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION RESOLUTION NO. 204- 99 and APPROVING ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS UNDER CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21107.5 ST. PATRICK WAY RESOLUTION NO. 205- 99 APPROVENG INSTALLATION OF ALL-WAY STOP AT INTERSECTION OF GOLDEN GATE DRIVE AND ST. PATRICK WAY REPORT FROM VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS SIGNAGE COA{MITTEE 9:17 p.m. 7. I (400-50) Community Development Director Eddie P~body advised fiat this Co~mnittee met on September 2~ and September ZSM to come up with opinions and any recommendations as to potential sig-n Ordinance changes as they might affect Vehicle D~lerships. The Committee was composed of Vice Mayor Lockhark, Cm. Zi'h, Flanning Commissioner Hughes, rep~sentatives from the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Automobile DeMerships and a member of the public, Bruce Fiediet. Staff suggested that the Council ~cdve comments fro~ Vice Mayor Lockhart and Cm. Zi~ on the ~bject and then ~ve ~c~on to S~ff to proce~ with Si~ Orinace chages for Vehi~lar Si~ts ~ iden~fi~ a the June 1, 1999 Ci~ ~uncil meeffng. ~so, the Ci~ ~unciI should ~t S~ff to enforce present Si~ Re~Ia~ons for Automdpile CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUMZE I8 REGUL~R .MEETING November 2, t 999 PAGE 572 ATTACHMENT! Vehicle DEalerships without complaint and provide direction with respect to the ,'~"bliowing Temporary h'omotionaI issues and options: BALLOONS I ) Pmldbit all ball~ns 15" in diameter within ~mmemiaI, Industrial and Residential zones. 2) Allow balloons over 15" in diameter for grand openings or a limited number of special events only. 3) Make no changes to the exis~ng Ordinance. DEALErHIP SIGNAGE l ) Require ~ch d~lership to have a M~ter Sign Pro~am that addresses both permanent and promotional si~age.. 2) Require an annual permit for tempora~ signs (monthly and sp~i~ promotional ~me ~a~e) with specific standards on number of pennants, banners, etc., allowed. 3) Px~hibft tempora~ promotional silage for Vehicle D~Iership othe~ than bau~ers presently allowM by the Ordinance. 4) Enfm~e the exis~ng Ordinance. NEXV SIGN ODINANCE CE~GES ) Insff~ct Staff to p~pare specific Ordinance ~endments for public h~ngs. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated she had whiten a brief rapart on her feelings of the impact ~-om the dealers. The issue of temporary signage focused mainly on balloons at the first .... ~ting. Their main concern was attracting business to their location. Several ideas were discussect. tt was a consensus that there is nothing wrong with the Ordinance as wri~en, but maybe they n~eed to enforce it amongst themselves. She storm she wanted to compliment evez),one on maintaining a cordial atti~de. Cm. Zika stated he was surprised that none of the dealers were present tonight. Vice Mayor Lockhn~t stated as a co~TLmi~ee they did not have a recommendation, but rather the committ~ was to discuss and get feedback ~om the auto dealers. They did not see this as an issue. She advised that she had a stronger recommendation and would like to s~ balloons removed from the roofs of everything. She did not hear anything about it making a big difference in their lives. She did not hear any compelling or convincing evidence that balloons should stay. Residents have a concern about the image of our Ci~ with balloons up. She ~commended the Ci~ not allow balloons. Cm. Zih stated he concurred. We should entertain some 'kind of a sign profit'am. Some de2_Iers are in very didcult locations and probably n~ee~d to put up a bigger si~n and we should be sensi~ve to this. CITY COUNCIL lVIZlh~S VOLUMZE Ig RE. GUL~ IVEEETING !,Iov5mber 2, 1999 PAGE 573 Mayor Houston stated he was glad to hear them both say get the balloons off the roofs. \Ve need to be specific in ~ving direction. He wanted to call it inflatable devices. If we get them off the tops of the buildings, this will eliminate about 80%. Also, he stated he felt that if it is tethered on the ground, this is okay. This is VeQ' seasonal and someone could be permitted 2 weeks out of the year to have it on the ground. If they want GoctzilIa, he v,,ilI be on the ground. Nothing should ever be allowed on the roof and what is allowed would be for 2 weeks out of the year on a permit basis.' Vice Mayor Lockhart commented that Christmas tree lots are generally open longer than 2 weeks. Streamers and banners also need to be addressed. A consensus on inflatable devices was that Staff should conduct proactive enforcement. They must have a permit and wii1 be allowed 3 weeks out of the year maximum. They must be on the ground tethered, not flying around. Three weeks per y~r totaI per usage allowed. Cm. Zika stated he felt this will be difficult to enforce. Mayor Houston stated we will enforce it care~IIy. The 3 weeks out of the year, they can split any way the), want. This applies to anybody. The Council discussed other promotional si~'tage such as st-m. amers, etc. A slide was displayed showing GodzilIa and a lot of s~'eaners. Crown Chevrolet has had Used Car bunting sirens up forever. Air. Feebody stated the temporary promo~onM permit is for S0 days and then it has to come down for 15 days and another permit would be required to put them back up. Streamers are used as permanent si~nage. Staff asked for direction in dealing with promotional sig-nage. Crn. Zih stated he felt with regard to st-reamers, he would like to s~ them go. He stated he doesn't have a big problem with the Used Car signs as long as they are kept up but doesn't how how they are kept clean. Cm. McCormick cozmnented she felt these look like permanent si~s. Azmyor Houston stated he did not feel this is the image that Crown Chevrolet or anyone in the City wants. We have no control of what they put on the banners or sirens. When it says used cars over and over and over, this doesn't add anything. CITY COUNCIL MINIITES VOLUI~fE 18 REGUL~LR MZEETLN G November 2, I9~9 PAGE 574 Cm. Zik.~ stated if we hax:e proactive enfomement, they wouJd have to come down for ] 5 days. Vice Mayor Lockhurl stated if they were used for something special, this would not be like permanent signs. Cm. Zika commented he felt they lose their effectiveness fi, om being up so long. Mayor Houston discussed regular signs that go by a fonTmla with so ma2~y feet on a building. U~lizing eve~3r single light standard at a facilii3, is overkill and is 'not attractive at all. Mayor Houston stated he liked Cm. Zika's suggestion that sh'eamers ~-om pole to pole be eliminated. Not having the sh'eamers and monitoring the balloons will have a big impact. Cm. McCormick asked what's wrong with having them submit a master sign prod'am for the y~r. ArLr. F~body stated one suggestion is some ciSes have a progTam where you sit down with a d~ter and a certain kind of program and you wrap it up all in one package with m amual permit. It takes a Iot more work on the part of Staff, but at/east the), have a progTam. Mayor Houston stated he felt we could look at this during GoMs & Objectives in Febz~ary. This could be a goal we could work towards. We also need to look at the coverage some businesses use on their windows and vehicle si~:s. A@. F~body proposed that Staff will bring back ordinances based on Council direction such as sig-ns on vehicles. Mayor Houston asked if de~ajers came in with a master progrmn for the year, could we .. suggest what we would and wouldn't like to see on the sirens. Ms. Silver statezt we cannot resMct what they say. /~yor Houston PLated he felt the Council was making big steps tonight. Eliminate s~2_,_mers, etimi~ite balloons on top of roofs and limit the ~me balloons can be tethered on the ~-ound. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLU!vlE I8 REGULAR MEETLNG November 2, ~ ~ PAGE 575 Mr. Peabody advised that a reg-alar promotional permit allows 30 days and fdhen off for 15 days. Mayor Houston clarified that 3 weeks total would be allowed for tethered inflatable devices. Vice -.Mayor Lockhart stated she felt the 30 days up/15 days down should be reversed to 15 days up and 30 days down. Cm. McCormick stated she doesn't like the small balloons. \Ve should dean up the Cily. Mayor Houston stated he did not have a problem with the smaller, or what he calls path' balloons. Cm. McCorrnick suggest~ that one balloon per car be allowed. Mayor Houston clarified that all balloons, no matter what size, have to be attached to the ~-ound. Mr. Peabody asked about balloons tethered on the gTound that may be taller than the building. Mayor Houston stated he recoo~nized that the great pumpkin and Santa Claus could be higher. Cm. Zika stated he doubted they will ~ve up gTound space for balloons instead of cars. Mr. F~body smra'narized that all balloons, whether big or small, need to be tethered to' the ground and are allowed for 3 weeks per year. Inflatable devices m-e subject to permit. With a temporary promotional si~ penrdt you can put up for 15 days and then down for 30 and then m~other permit can be obtained for 15 days. No streamers or pennants are allowed. Pole signs would be traate~ the same as temporary promotional signs. Staff should be proactive with enforcement. iN@. F~j. body stated Staff will prepare appropriate ordinance mnendments and bring back to the Planning Commission and then to the City Council. A~yor Houston stated he felt the City is always willing to look at ~:ays to help businesses make things better with sign pr%~rams. CITY COUNCIL MINIJTES VOLUIVIE 18 REGrv'LA_R !MZEETL'NG November 2, PAGE Mr. Peab6dy stated the committee looked at possibly putting in small reader boards or ,/" ~irectional signs. Vice Mayor Lockhart stated they discussed the fact that if there were concertos or problems with their signage they could come in and discuss this with Staff. MEASURE D INFLATION FACTOR INCREASE 9:55 p.m. S- i (81040) Assistant to the City Manager Jutie Garter presented the Staff Report m~d stated this item surmnaHzes the propos~ Measm-e D,cost of living increase and descr bes the process by which it will be considered by the Alameda Coun~ Board of Supervisors. If the Board of Supervisors ultimately approves the Measure D increase, it is anticipated than an additional $7,000 in ~venues would need to be generated by Dublin ratepayers. Ms. Car~er state. d if approved, the CIF increase is likely to be in the range of 2 to 4%, which would add an additional $ .I 2 to $ .24 surcharge to each ton of garbage deposited at the Coun~ la~d~tts. Staff anticipates that if the CPI increase is approved, ...--¢-~pproximately 87,000 in additional revenues would need to bs generated by Dublin's itepayers. It is likely that more than half of this would be returned to the City to help suppo~i the CiiF's Recycling programs. Ms. Caier advised that approximately 65% of the Measure D fees paid by Dublin :'atepayers were reamed to the City in Fiscal Year 1998-99. The Cil-y recently recMved a letter ~'om the Oro Loma Sanitary District accompanied by a Resolution opposing the proposed Measure D, CH increase. Oro Loma is asking other local jurisdictions in .Mameda County to support and assist their efforts by passing similar Resolutions or writing to the Board of Supervisors. M.s. Car[er presented options for Council consideration, including: 1) 2) The first option would ~ to do nothing. This would be the toodcaI choice if the Council is not oppos~¢:! to the increase. The second option would be to ask Staff to draft a Resolution similar to that of Oro Loma, or to ~::.4te a letter to the .Maneale County Board of Supervisors expressing the City's oppasition to the increase. The City may also wish to write to the Recycling Bo~d and the AC\V/x4A. This option could be seen as a preempfive measure to act CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUI~IE 18 _REGULAR IvlEETLNG November 2, ~ ~99 PAGE 577 3) while' ~he proposal is still in a draft stage and before the issue has come befo~ the Board of Supen:isors. Option three- would be to wait to draft the leffer or Resolution until the new RecycIfng FIan has been approved and AC~VA~ staff h~ offdally ~uested the incise fi'om the So~rd of Supen~fsors. ~ ~uncil may wbh to waft until the issue comes before the So~rd of Sup~n~isors and the ul~mate decision z~garding the hwrease is considerS. Cm. Zika asked if the Ci~ Council is in agreement with him against this increase. He indicated he did not understand why they couldn't do a combination of options 2 and 3. Ciiy Manager .~-nnbrose sated they could do both. Cm. McCormick stated she flit this is premature. Mayor Houston pointed out once they get rolling on something like this, it is difficult to stop. They have ~serves and have money and yet they want a COK~.. Vice Mayor Lockhart advised that on the Board, there are 5 el~ted officiMs and 6 who are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. They made sure they have representatives from every part of the Coun~. She did some research with regard to their reasoning. She aftended some meetings and spoke to Executive Director of WArrA. WA4A, through the Recycle Board r~tlly do have an increclible number of programs they are supporting. They work with different non-profit organizations and she discussed some of these. Sixty five percent of the money that comes from Dublin ratepayers comes back to Dublin in the fOnT~ Of money we provide as subsidies to businesses in our cormnunity to support recycling. As we move along the recycle system and recycle more of the wastesire!m, what they are finding is once we get the easy materials out, we need to work on the harder materials. This is more expensive to get the harder materials recycled, such as demolition materials for rebuilds. Sample ordinances are bring put together to jve to the cities. The State is demanding that we meet goals because we need space in landfills. She has not h~d enough of the arguments to decide yet. There is no plan yet. She re, commended that we not say no until we how what we are saying no to. She suggested we not do a knee jerk reaction when the~ may be valid reasons for doing it. Cm. Zika stated he felt getting 65 cents back on the $ I is not good economics. His basic concern is they are as 'idng for the money before they how how they are going to spend it. What programs are they planning to put into place and how much will they cost? He would rather s~e-- it proee. ed thiS way rather than them saying ~ve us the money and then we will decide how to spend it. CITY COUNCIL MII~IFFES VOLUME IS EGUL_4aR MIEETL~G November 2, ~ e~=- Adopted (4. I4 600-30) / RESOLUTION NO. 213 -99 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH MK CENTENNIAL FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE WIDENING OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD FROM VILLAGE PARKWAY TO SIERRA COURT/CIVIC PLAZA and authorized the Public Works Director to execute Agreement when all Calh'ans requirements, including pre-award audit, are met by MK Centennial; Adopted (4.I 5 670-40) RESOLUTION NO. 214 - 99 APPROVING GRANT OF EASEMENT TO DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT AND TO THE JOINT VENTURE DSRSD - EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DISTRICT RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY' FOR RECYCLED WATER LINES CROSSING DUBLIN SPORTS GROUNDS Approved (4.I 7 300-40) the Warrant Re~ster in the amount of $I,629,496.34 0~. J~cCozTrdck stated sire p~dIed t~re J~ufcs ret~fd to d~e ~cussion about bdloons on p~ge 57G. She s~fed she thought no s~nall b~ioons were to be dlowed A~ayor Pro Teznpore Locichart stated it says no pezu~ants are dlowe4 m2d she thought ~ey also included smdI bdIoons ~ not be~g dlowd af ~ ~e h~tent w~ to get rid of the p~ b~ioons. CjOz ]~(m~a ger An~brose asked about fhdr de~qnibbn of sm~ji. Mayor l~ro Tez~pore Lockhart ~nd Ozz. McConzzlck both stated they thought d~ey should do away ~th the szn~ bdloons. -Mr.~Peabq.d~,~ cI~qed that this c~n be gagged when the oz'd~zm~ce is brought bac.L: XXre City CoLuwiI cmr then choose tire approach they wm~t to f~u~-e. One opb~n wouId be no %~Ie b~iloons. Ci~ A¢zu~ager /u~brose indicated they would have to ?,ssiTr a ~ension. CITY COENCrf, M]2NITEES VOLUM'E 13 P, EGU'L:E~ MEETL~G November 15, 1999 PAGE 589 AT'TACHMENT J~Byor Fro Tenzpoz? Lodchazf sf~fed it would be fine fo hm2~e ~his when the Oz'~k~nce comes On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanimous vote, (Cm. Zika and Mayor Houston absent) approved (4.1) Minutes of Regular Meeting of 4d Special Meeting (Closed Session) of November S, 1999. 21d'Byor lPro Tesnpore Loclchmf stated she pulled Itezn 4. ~g reidfed to the oorm~t because she w~lfed fo p~blicly dl~lk Da~on-H~on for ff~eir donation. Comp~ffes like ffffs I~alJy do nz~'e a ~Kez'ence hz the cozmn~li~ On :notion of Mayor Fro Tempore Lockhart, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by unanfinous vote (Cm. Zika and Mayor Houston absent), the Council accepted (4.3 150-70) $856 grant from Dayton-Hudson (Merv3ms and Ta~et Stores), approved the Budget Change Form; directed Staff to prepare formal actamwledgTnent to donor, and directed Dublin Police Services Staff to use finds to purchase equipment for the bicycle unit. On. ,a~cCoimickpuiled ttenz 4.8 zuzd stated she had a Jot of ques~bns on the Goals ~e Objectives report luaJe I~ #I I~ she ~,sked if we h~vejoined the Sislet Ci~ hzten~tbzlgt Orgmffzat~bn yet Ms. Keck responded ttlat she had received tIie pez~h~enf mateffals and would complete the fonns m~d send h~ for membership. ~e Orgm~aB~n~ muzuM cos~erence is hxj~y of each ye~: On. AfcCon~ick asked ~bouf a pohby z~Iated ~o public m~. She s~ated we need to h~ve a poIicy. A~ayor Pro Tailpore Loclchmf Objecdves to c~cuss this Mr. Ambrose stated the Co~nciI co~.Id put it on a fufvn-e ~genda for oh~cussion. A~ayor 12to Tm~pore LoclSlmf stated she felt it is ctuzzbm'soine the way we m'e handling now. We cobztd ~gendz~e Hie concept of serf_big ~ percentage zuld pooling oun' funds so the people tll~t we~'e wort~g ~dth cruz ~ow exactly wilat we ~_re Ioolch~g for and how we wBnlt if done. There~ no policy m~d this m~y be a way ~o ole~ dffs up m~d a shnpIer w~y to ded ~Uth the issue. CITY COUNCIL I~tNUTES VOLIIME REGUL~, ]V~EIIN G November '[ PAGE 590 RESOLUTION NO. 99-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMi~IISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOI~IMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.84 SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE(ZONING ORDINANCE) WHEREAS, the comprehensive revision to the Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 20-97) was adopted by the City Council on September 2, 1997; and WHEREAS, Chapter 8.84 Sign Regulations, of the revised Zoning Ordinance addressed sign regulations within the City of Dublin; and WHEREAS, the City Council on August 18, 1997, 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) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that revising the Zoning Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment (Section 15061(b)(3)); and WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report, SCH#84011002, was prepared for the Dublin General Plan and certified on February 11, 1985; which addressed impacts of the future development of the City of Dublin; and which impacts and analysis exceed the impacts of the amendments to Chapter 8.84 the Zoning Ordinance, Sign Regulations; and WHEREAS, Staff has prepared an amendments to Chapter 8.84, Sign Regulations as shown in the accompanying staff report; and WHEREAS, a staff report analyzing the amendments was submitted for PA 98-058, which stated that the amendments to Chapter 8.84 do not represent changes that can have any environmental effect because 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 (Section 1506I (b)(3)); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said amendment to Chapter 8.84 Sign Regulations, on December 14, 1999, for which proper notice was given in accordance with California State Law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its December 14, 1999, meeting considered all written and oral testimony submitted at the public hearing. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that the amendments to Chapter 8.84 (PA 98-058) do not represent changes that can ATTACHMENT 3 have any environmental. effect because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that revising the Sign Regulations in such a manner would have a significant effect on the environment (Section 15061 (b)(3)), and does recommend that the City Council amend Chapter 8.84 Sign Regulations of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) as shown in Attachment 2 to the December 14, 1999 staff report for PA 98-058. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14th, day of December 1999. AYES: Cm. Jermings, Johnson, Hughes, Musser, and Oravetz NOES: ABSENT: Planning Commission Chairperson ATTEST: Community Development Director g:pa99018\pcres ORDL'N.~CE NO. AMENDING CHAPTER 8.84 SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE MTTNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. 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 2. 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 sigmaling or identification. Section 3. 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 4. 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 5. 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 6. Section 8.84.030 Sign Approvals and Decisionmaker Authority by Zoning District, Matrix A of the Dublin '/''''/iunicipal Code is amended to read as follows: ATTACHMENT 4 MATRIX A SIGN APPROVALS AND DECISIONMAKER AUTHORITY BY ZONING DISTRICT * Sign Type A R-l, R-2, C-N C-O C-1 C-2 M-P, M-I, R-M M-2 Awning Z 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 Readerboard X X CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) Freestanding 20' or less Z X ZC X BP BP BP in ht. Freestanding greater X X X X SDR SDR SDR 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 Program SDR(ZA) X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) Office Building Master X X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ID Off-Site Residential BP BP BP BP BP BP BP Development Directionat Off-Site Temporary For Z X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC Sale or Lease Open-House X Permitted X X X X X Permanent Banner Sign X X X X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) Projecting Z X BP BP BP BP BP Service Station Display X X ZC X ZC ZC ZC Structure Service Station Price X X ZC X ZC ZC ZC Sign Special Easement Z X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC Temporary Promotional X X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC (15-Day) 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 7. Section 8.84.050.J-14 igns Subject To Permits of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 14. Prohibited signs. No prohibited signs such as AoFrame Signs, Portable Signs, pennants, streamers, blinking or flashing lights, or movable sig-ns (whether mechanical or hand-held) shall be permitted on or adjacent to Signs. Section 8. 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 9. Section 8.84.050.T (as re-lettered) Temporary Promotional Signs of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 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 10. Section 8.84.150.B (as re-lettered) Prohibited Signs of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 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 sig-n which is located in any Commercial or Industrial Zone by designated Planned Development or standard Commercial or Industrial Zone. Section 11. Section 8.84.150.H (as re-lettered) On Public Property of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 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 12. 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 13. 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 /5 Section 14. Section 8.84.150.T (as re-lettered) Vehicular Signs of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: T. 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 of 84 hours in any 7 day period. Section 15. Conformin~ Amendment. Chapter 8.84 shall be re-numbered and/or re-lettered as necessary to accommodate and/Or reflect the forgoing amendments. Section 16. Severabilin,. 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 inappticability 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 17. 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 21 st day of December 1999, by the following votes: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Attest: City Clerk Mayor 4 TEXT AMENDMENTS ARE ~~""' "' "' "" "" ' "' "' AND CHANGES ARF. SHOWN WITH STRIKETHROUGH ATTACHMENT 5 SIGN REGULAT!OI'~S Chapter 8.84 CH>A:'TER 8.84 SIGN REGULATIONS 8.84,010 Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide standards to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the community by regulating and controlling the design, quality of materials, construction, location, and maintenance of all signs and their supporting members. The objectives of this Chapter are to: A. Implement the purposes, policies and pro~ams of the General Plan and Specific Plans. B. Provide effective and attractive identification for businesses, services and uses. Provide a reasonable system of regulations for signs as a part of the City's comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Promote reasonable sign standards to avoid visual clutter which has negative impacts on surrounding businesses, services and uses. E. Attract and direct the public to available activities, goods and sen, ices. F. Enhance the economic value of the community through attractive and effective signage. G. Provide for vehicular and pedestrian safety by prohibiting or restricting distracting signs. 8.84,020 Definitions. For the purposes of these regulations, certain words and phrases shall be interpreted as set forth in this Chapter unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended. Where any of the definitions in this Chapter may conflict with definitions in Chapter 8.08, Definitions, the definitions in this Chapter shall prevail for the purposes of this Chapter. A-Frame Sign, Portable Sign, and Sandwich Board Sign. The terms A-Frame Sign, Portable Sign and Sandwich Board Sign shall mean portable signs capable of standing without support or attachment. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-1 November, 1998 C. SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Awning. The term Awning shall mean a structure composed of canvas or other non-rigid materials, except for the supporting framework, that extends from the exterior wall of a building. 'BalloOhs." The' te~rn' ba!ldoiiS"Sh~ll'mian any inflatable Sign' or balloon rega~dlas:~ of SiZe that isdesigned (0 be USed as ~n..~dl;enisbtg de'~ice ~°r atu' b~iq~ss.qr Pr°ln°dO. na! eVent: Awning Sign. The term Awning Sign shall mean a sign composed of flexible materials and incorporated into an awning. Banner Sign. The term Banner Sign shall mean a temporary sign composed of light weight, flexible, non-rigid material either enclosed or not enclosed in a rigid frame. Billboard Sign. The term Billboard Sign shall mean an Off-Site Advertising Sign. Building Frontage. The term Building Frontage shall mean the linear length of a building wall measured at the base of the building xvall. Bulletin Board Sign. The term Bulletin Board Sign shall mean a sign used to display announcements pertaining to an on-site church, school, community center, park, hospital or institutional building. Business Sign. The term Business Sign shall mean any structure, housing, sign, device, figure, painting, display, message placard, or other contrivance, or any part thereof, which has been desigT~ed to advertise, or to provide data or information in the 'nature of advertising, for any of the following purposes: 1. To designate, identify, or indicate the name or business of the owner or occupant of the premises upon which the Business Sign is lawfully erected. To advertise the business conducted, services available or rendered, or the goods produced, sold, or available for sale upon the property where the Business Sign has been lawfully erected. Coming Soon Sign. The term Coming Soon Signs shall mean a sign placed on the site of work under construction stating that a business will be opening soon and denoting the opening date, architect, engineer, contractor, future business or lending agency. Community Identification Sign. The term Community Identification Sign shall mean a Business Sign incorporating information referring exclusively to service clubs and/or community slogans. City of Dublin Zoning7 Ordinance 84-2 November, 1998 SIGN REGULAT!OI~S ' Chapter 8.84 Directional Tract Sign. The term Directional Tract Sign shall mean an off-site Temporary Sign containing only the name and location of a subdivision and/or a multiple family residential project and directions for reaching the project. Electronic Readerboard Sign. The' term Electronic Readerboard Sign shall mean a Business Sign on which the copy is manually or electronically changed and which is intended primarily to promote items for sale or of general interest to the Community. This term includes a Business Bulletin Board, a Time/Temperature sign, or other changeable copy sign. Freestanding Sign. The term Freestanding Sign shall mean a Business Sign supported by one or more uprights, braces, columns, poles, or other similar structural components placed on or into the ground, and not attached to a building, and having no exposed or connecting wires. Freestanding Signs shall include but not be limited to Electronic Readerboard Signs, Identification Signs, Office Building Master Identification Sig-ns, Service Station Display Structures, and Special Easement Signs. Grand-Opening Signs. The term Grand-Opening Signs shall mean banners, pennants, flags, balloons, searchlights and similar advertising devices when used only for bona-fide grand- opening functions. Identification Sign. The term Identification Sign shall mean a sign, or device, which serves exclusively to designate the name, or the name and use, of churches, auditoriums public buildings, or multi-family residential uses, or the use of a lawful parking area, recreation area, or other open use permitted in the District. Illegal Sign. The term Illegal Sign shall mean signs and their supporting members which meet any of the criteria of Section 8.84.220. Illuminated Sign. The term Illuminated Sign shall mean an internally or externally illuminated Business Sign, which uses a source of light in order to make the message readable. Master Sign Program. The term Master Sign Program shall mean a sign program approved by the Zoning Administrator for a retail, office or industrial complex, an automobile dealership or a building more than two (2) stories high. Non-Conforming Sign. The term Non-Conforming Sign shall mean a sign lawful before the enactment of this Chapter, or of any relevant amendment hereto, but which thereupon violates same. Office Building Master Identification Sign. The term Office Building Master Identification Sign shall mean a Business Sign that serves to identify an office building or any institutional use, and whose copy shall include only the name of the office building or institutional use and the street address range of the complex. 'V City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-3 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Official Public Sign. The term Official Public Sign shall mean signs of a public nature, which shall include public transit service signs, utility information signs, public restroom or telephone signs, trespassing signs, legal notices erected by a public officer in the performance of a public duty and signs placed by a public agency for the purpose of guiding persons to emergency centers or places, buildings, or locations of regional or historical significance. Off-Site Advertising Sign. The term Off-Site Advertising Sign shall mean any sign which advertises or informs about a business organization or event, goods, products, services or uses, not available on the property upon which the sign is located. Signage for a business within a shopping center under multiple ownerships shall not be ~;onsidered an Off-Site Advertising Sign even though it is not located on the same property as the business being advertised. The term Off-Site Advertising Sign does not include Special Easement Signs, Community Identification Signs, Off-Site Residential Development Directional Signs or Off-Site Temporary For Sale Or Lease Signs. Rev. Ord. 18-98 (11/3/98) Off-Site Residential Development Direetional Sign. The term Off-Site Residential Development Directional Sign shall mean a uniformly designed sign which advertises or informs the public about a residential development where 5 or more dwelling units are undergoing construction. Rev. Oral. 18-98 (11/3/98) Off-Site Temporary For Sale or Lease Sign. The term Off-Site Temporary For Sale or Lease Sign shall mean any off-site sign used in-lieu of a Freestanding Sign, which advertises property for sale or lease. On-Site Temporary For Sale or Lease Sign. The term On-Site Temporary For Sale or Lease Sign shall mean any on-site sign used in-lieu of a Freestanding Sign, which advertises property for sale or lease. Open-House Sign. The term Open-House Sign shall mean a portable sign used in connection with the sale of individual residential real properties. BB. Pedestrian/Shingle Sign. The term Pedestrian/Shingle Sign shall mean a suspended sign used to identify and indicate pertinent facts concerning a business or professional services conducted on the premises. CC. Permanent Banners. The term Permanent Banner shall mean a banner constructed of a durable textile material and which may display only the name or logo of a shopping center or business. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 844 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 5/ EE. FF. GG. HIt. II. JJ. KK. LL. MM. NN. 00. Permitting Body. The term Permitting Body shall mean the person or body with the authority to review and approve permits for signs. This may include the Director of Community Development, the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission or the City Council. Projecting Sign. The term Projecting Sign shall mean a Business Sign attached to a wall in such a manner that the face of the sign is not parallel to the wall to which it is attached. Roof Line. The term Roof Line shall mean the top edge of the roof or top of the parapet, whichever forms the top line of the building silhouette. Service Station Display Structure. The term Service Station Display Structure shall mean an on-site identification Business Sign that serves to identify the name and logo of the service station located on the site. Service Station Price Sign. The term Service Station Price Sign shall mean a Business Sign indicating gasoline prices and available services. Special Easement Sign. The term Special Easement Sign shall mean: a Business Sig-n used in-lieu of a Freestanding Sign located off-site from, but within the immediate vicinity of, the business the sign has been designed to advertise; where said business is located on a parcel of land without direct access or frontage on an improved public right-of-way; and where the two (2) parcels involved are interconnected by a traversable vehicular roadway which is subject to a non-revocable, non-exclusive recorded vehicular access easement. S(~.eamer:.. The t&rth Streamer shall mean F~.long, na,'row b. anner,'~a& Orpennant~ 2 .... Temporary Political Sign. The term Temporary Political Sign shall mean a temporary sign identifying a political candidate or ballot measure. Temporary Promotional Signs. The term Temporary Promotional Signs shall mean temporary banners, penn,n ,, nags, balloons searchlights and similar advertising devices when used only for special promotional events. Temporary Sign. The term Temporary Sign shall mean any SigTt, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, plastic, plywood, wallboard, or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time only. Tenant Directory Sign. The term Tenant Directory Sign shall mean a tenant directory or other exclusively informational listing of tenant names attached to the exterior wall at the entrances of a building and used for the purpose of displaying the names and unit identifications of occupants engaged in professions or businesses on the premises. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-5 November, 1998 QQ. SS. 8.84.030 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Tenant Frontage. The term Tenant Frontage shall mean the linear len~h of a building frontage of suites occupied by a tenant. Vehicular Sign. The term Vehicular Sign shall mean any sign permanently affixed to an operable, ~~.r.i~!~!~.h.'t.'~!e dr!vezb!: apd currently registered ~ motor vehicle which is used in the normal course of business. Wall Sign. The term Wall Sign shall mean a Business Sign attached or erected against the building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of such building or structure. Window Sign. The term Window Sign shall mean a sign attached to, suspended behind, placed or painted upon, the window or glass door of a building, which is intended for viewing from the exterior of the building. Sign Approvals And Decisionmaker Authority by Zoning District. Matrix A, Sign Approvals And Decisionmaker Authority prescribes the necessary permits and the decisionmaker authority applicable to the specified signs for each zoning district: Rev. Ord. 18-98 (11/3/98) City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-6 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chal}ter 8.84 Sign Type A MATIHX A SIGN APP!{OVALS AND DECISIONI~!AKER AUT!!ORITY BY ZONING DISTRICT * Awning Z Bulletin Board BP Coming Soon X Community ID X Electronic Readerboard X Freestanding 20' or less Z in hi. Freestanding greater X than 20' in height Grand-Opening X Identification ** ZC/SDR Master Sign Program SDR(ZA) Office Building Master X ID Off-Site Residential BP Development Directional Off-Site Temporary For Z Sale or Lease Open-House X Pemmnent Banner Sign X Projecting Z Service Station Display X Structure Service Station Price X Sign Special Easement Z Tempora~ Promotional X TenmR Directo~ X W~I~ Window X R-I, R-2, C-N C-O C-i C-2 !~.-1~'1 X BP BP BP BP BP BP BP BP BP X BP BP BP BP ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC X CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) CUP(PC) X ZC X BP BP M-!', M-I, M- 2 BP BP BP ZC CUP(PC) BP X X X SDR SDR SDR X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC/SDR ZC/SDR ZC/SDR ZC/SDR ZC/SDR ZC/SDR X SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC BP BP BP BP BP BP X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC Perufitted X X X X X X X X SDP,(ZA) SDR(ZA) SDR(ZA) X BP BP BI' BP 131' X ZC X ZC ZC ZC X ZC X ZC ZC ZC X, ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC X ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC X BP BP BP BP BP X BP BP BP BP BP X BP BP BP BP BP City of Dublin Zoning Ordi. ance 84-7 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Notes for Matrix A: BP CUP SDR PC ZA ZC X Business Signs not exceeding an area often (10) square feet per side are permitted per Section 8.84.090. and subject to Building Permit Permitted and subject to Building Permit Conditional Use Permit Approval Required and subject to Building Permit Site Development Review Approval by Staff Required and subject to Building Permit Planning Commission is decisionmaker authority Zoning Administrator is decisionmaker authority Zoning Clearance by Staff Required and subject to Building Permit Not Permitted Matrix A does not reflect Exempt Signs in Section 8.84.140 A sign of up to 24 square feet on a side is allowed with a Zoning Clearance and a sign of up to 36 square feet on a side is allowed with a Site Development Review. Planned Development signage is permitted by Section 8.84.100. A Sign Exception to a regulation in this Chapter may be applied for per Section 8.84.200. 8.84.040 Matrix B, Sign Development Regulations. The following Matrix B, Sign Development Regulations, prescribes required development regulations for permitted sig-ns. The information in Matrix B is subordinate to and supplementary to the information in Section 8.84.050, Signs Subject To Permits. Rev. Oral. 18-98 (11/3/98) City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-8 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Sigu Type Seelion No.. Awning Sec. 8.84.050.A Bulletin Board Sec. 8.84.050.B ]~l:lXillltlln Pvhlxilnllln Numlter of I!eight signs . I per business 2 ft. 6 in. or tenant h'ontage as permitted by See. 8.84.110 B.4. I 6ft. MATRIX B SIGN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Maximum Area per side in sq. ft. I sq. ft. per litteal ft. of Tenaut Frontage to maximum of 150 sq. ft. (with SDR, 1.5/lineai ft. to max of 250 sq. ~.); 25% bonus if leuaut space is 100 ft. from Street. 24 sq. ft. Coming Soots 2 8 ft. 32 sq. ft. Sec. 8.84.050.C Connuunily ID I 20 ft. 120 sq. ft. Sec. 8.84.050.D ** I.,ocalion !requirements * .... . ; ! ~r :. .,: I per business or tenant froutage ~vitb ntaxintum of three frontages. 10 ft. h'om frout l~roperty line; Must meet all other yard requirements. 011 construction site. Copy ltcsh'ictions * N/A Aunouucenlents pertaining to an ou-site churcls, school, conlutunity celttel', parlc, !tospital or institutional building. Opening date, architect, engiueer, costtractor, future business, or leuder. Service club nantes and emblents and counnunity slogans * Locatiou Requirenleuts, Copy Restrictions attd Additional Regulations are in addition to those identified its Sections 8.84.110 and 8.84.120. Additional Regulations * May project 36 inches. More than 36 iuehes with SDR. Max. sign lengtb of 24 ft. May only be placed during time period bet~veen building permit and final occupancy. Illumination shall not be intermittent; Meaus of support shall be concealed. ** Matrix B does not reflect Exemist Signs iu Sec. 8.84.140 City of Dub/in Zoning Ordinance 84-9 November, 1998 SIGN REGL ..~TIONS Chapter 8,84 ~'Maximuni::~;~ii:;;~;i~i:!~ ;~MaXimun| ?lleight~ ...........Maxinmnl :Ai:ea pC~.;::*~:~i: ;~9~t~on_~q~:irem~tts ~ ~Col, yR~siri~i~ns ~?y~?~:~L,~;~;~] signs Electronic Readerboard Sec. 8.84.050.F Freestanding 20' or less iu height; Freestanding greater than 20' in height. Sec. 8.84.120. Grand-Opening Sec. 8.84.050.Ii Identification Sec. 8.84.050.I Per See. 8.84.110 if wall siga; 8.84.120 if h'ee-standing sigu. I per parcel; 2 or more with Master Sign Program. !'er Sec. 8.84.110 if wall sign; 8.84.120 if freestandiug sign. 10 ft. at l~roperty line; May be increased .5 ft. for every I ft. the sign is set back frOill the nearest street h'ontage In'operty line up to a maximum of 20 ft.; Up to 35 ft. with SDR. !'er Sec. 8.84.110 if wall sign; 8.84.120 if freeslanding sign. 15 sq. ft. per side at property line; May increase 2.5 sq. feet per side for each I ft. sign is set back froni nearest street h'outage prol~erty line. Maximum of 150 sq. ft. I No limit. No limit. !'er Sec. 8.84.110 ifw41l sign; 8.84.120 if h'eestandiug sign. Office Building Master ID Sec. 8.84.050.J In a planter of appropriate dintension; Not closer than 50 feet frOill R-O-W of Interstate Highway; Permitted withia required yards; At one or illore Iilllill entrances with Master Sign Program. Must be displayed oil the site on which grand- opening will occur. I 6 ft. 24 sq. ft. with Zoning None. Clearance; 36 sq. ft. with SDP,. I 8 ft. 25 sq. ft. Noue. Per Sec. 8.8,1.110 if wall sigu; 8.84.120 if freestanding sigu. Must indicate building address or address range. Name and/or use of building. Naule of office building, institutional use and address Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are ill additiou to those identified in Sections 8.84.110 and 8.84.120. ** Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Sigus iu Sec. 8.84,140 ~!Additional ~:Reguiatigns * !~.~?¥1.~.~?~!,i:~:::?~;*~;:%:..:: ~::. · Per Sec. 8.84.110 if wall sign; 8.84.120 if freestandiug sign. Must have mininlum clearance of 14 feet if overhanging vehicular way; Must SlOt project into a public right~of-way. Only effective withiu 60 days of initial occupancy; 30 day inaxinluln. Means of sup!~ort shall be concealed. 100 ft. miuimunl parcel frontage required; Means of support shall be concealed. GitV of Dub/in Zoning Ordinance 84-10 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Off-Site Residential Development Direcfionai Sec. 8.84.050.J Off-Site Tenq~orary For sale or lease See. 8.84.050.1{ Nuiiibcr of signs Determined by Detenniued by Director of Director of Commuuity Community Development Developrecur I per 100 street fi'ontage; Up to 2 per parcel. Maximum. Areaper Determined by Director of Community Development 16 sq. ~. Determined by Director of Comarealty Development Open-llouse Maximum of 4 3 ft. 4 sq. ft. See. 8.84.050.L pet' prol~erty; Up to 8 per inter-section. One per prolterty being advertised at a given intersection Off-site sigu is located in irareed. vicinity of advertised prenlises w/o direct access to public road. On sidewalk and landscaping strip but cannot disrupt normal vehicular flow, block views, block iugress or egress to arty restdeuce or busiuess, or restrict a sidewalk to less thau 32 iuches; Prohibited in center divider or traffic islands of public streets; Cauuot be withiu 5 ft. radius of a call box, fire hydraut or mail box. Pedestriau/Shingle I N/A 5 sq. ft. Suspended from cauopy Noue. Sec. 8.84.050.M over a sidewalk directly in front of the door of the business. * Location Requirenleuts, Copy Restrictious aud Additioual Regulations are iu addition to ~ose ideuti~ed iu Sectious 8.84.110 and 8.84.120. ** Matrix B does uot reflect Exempt Signs iu Sec. 8.34.140 Detenniued by Director of Comnnmity Develolm~eut For sale or lease; Nanle attd iffioue number of ageut aud/or ageucy. Additional Regulations Determined by Director of Community Development Must be coustructed of ~vood, ply~vood, metal or oiher rigid material. Not attached to auy public sign, post, traffic sigual or utility pole; No additional tags, rider$~ streaillers~ balloons or other attachments; Permitted on llolidays, Saturdays and Suitdays attd one agetit tour day each week h'oul 10:00 a.m. to sunset. 8 ft. vertical clearauce; Perpendicular to business buildtug wall. City of Dublin Zonin~l Ordinance 84-11 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8,84 ~ Sigti Type;;~:Secti0n:~¢LNo, ']~'i~.:Z: ';~Maxintunk::Zi~:~ Z:~"!:~'i! .: MaXimUm';;i lhight !;;.%!:i:~:;:: Maximum ;Area per:TM SZ;:;;. ~ side in sq. fl. ~lilll!ter or sig,s N/A Per INISI'/SDR I'er biSI'/SI)R l'er 5ISP/SDI{ ltel.lllauellt JJilllller Sec. 8.84.050.N l~ocatiou ReqUireme, ts *::. :Copy;R.estrictions ~:]!![!;:~!i::;;~ Name of shopping center, business or logo. !'rotecling I per busiuess. 2 ft. 6 iu.; May be 16 sq. ~.; May be lu middle 1/3 of front ~vall Sec. 8.84.050.0 increased tln'ough increased tln'ougb of buihling. SDR. SDIL Service Station Display i 8 ft. 16 sq. ft. None. Structure Sec. 8.84.050.P N/A Nattie of service station. Service Station Price 2 6 ~. 16 sq. ft for 3 fuel I per street ~'ontage. Gasoline prices. Signs products; 24 sq. ft for Sec. 8.84.050.Q 4 fuel products. Special Easement I 4 ft. 24 sq. ft. Wiffiin immediate vicinity Name of business and/or Sec. 8.84.050.R of the business the sign center. advertises. Additional RegUlatiOns ~' :L :~ ~ ~:;':'; ' Maintaiu in good conditiou; Subject to semi-annual review; lieplace if in poor mainteaance. Sec. 8.84.110 (C) May be coralfined witIt Service Station Price Sigus; Placed in landscape planter May be contbined xvith Service Station Display Structure. In-lieu of Freestanding Sign; Business located on parcel w/o direct access or frontage oll imi~roved ROW; nlust be connected by roadway/access easement. Location Requirements, Copy Restrictious and Additioual Regulations are in addtrio, to those identified i, Sections 8.84.110 and 8.84.120. Matrix B does not reflect Exeml~t Signs in Sec. 8.84.140 City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-12 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8,84 Ill l '~iSign ;:Type ,~Section=No, ~. ,~I;.!~ :~ MaxiniuntI.;?'~: ~ ~; Maximum:>Height ;~I.:= ';:;i~l 'MaximuniArea per; !< Nnniber of side in sq. ft. signs Teml~orary I'romoliunal Per Zoning Per Zoning Clearance. l'er Zuning C~learance. Sec. 8.84.050.S Clearance. Location Requirements * Only ou site on which business is located. Tenant Directory I N/A 12 sq. ft. Sec. 8.84.05011' At entrance of building on an exterior wall. Copv Restrictions, I'er Zoning Clearance. Listing of tenant names and suite n u m bets/let I ers. N/A Wall As i~ermitted 2 ft. 6 in. I sq. ft. per lineal ft. of I per business or tenant Sec. 8.84.110 by Sec. Teuant Frontage to h'ontage with maximum 8.84.110 A.7. maximum of 150 sq. ft. of three h'ontages. (with SDR, 1.5/lineal ft. to max of 250 sq. ft.); 25% bonus if tenant space is I00 ft. h'om Street. Window N/A N/A N/A Inside a building. N/A Sec. 8.84.050.V Additional Regulations Maximran of 30 ~ consecutive calendar days per permit; 4--5 ~Oconsecutive calendar day waiting period between permits. Noile May project 12 iuches, 30 inches w/SDR. Max. sigu length 24 ft. Not tnore than 25% of contiguous ~vintlo~v area. Location Requirements, Copy Restrictions and Additional Regulations are in addition to those ideuti~ed in Sections 8.84.110 and 8.84.120. Matrix B does not reflect Exempt Signs iu Sec. 8.84.140 City of Dublin Zonhtg Ordinance 84-13 November, 1998 Ill I SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Sec. 8.84.050 Signs Subject To Permits. The following signs shall be allowed pursuant to the permits required in the Zoning Districts as indicated in Matrix A (Section 8.84.030) and shall be regulated as shown in Matrix B, (Section. 8.84.040) and as follows: Awning Signs. Awning Signs shall be permitted in the same locations as wall signs and shall be subject to the requirements of Section 8.84.110. Bulletin Board. A bulletin board twenty four (24) square feet maximum area per side, is permitted ten (10) feet from the front property line. One Bulletin Board Sign is permitted on each property. A Bulletin Board Sign may have a maximum height of six (6) feet. Ce Coming Soon Signs. Coming Soon Signs, with a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a maximum area of thirty-two(32) square feet, denoting the opening date, architect, engineer, contractor, future business or lending agency when placed on the site of work under construction. A maximum of two (2) Coming Soon Signs are permitted per construction site. A Coming Soon Sign may only be placed after issuance of a building permit for the main structure and must be removed upon final occupancy of the main structure. Community Identification Signs. A Community Identification Sign may be permitted pursuant to a Zoning Clearance, may have a maximum area of one hundred twenty (120) square feet and may have a maximum height of twenty (20) feet. Sign illumination shall not be intermittent and sign copy shall be limited to: 1. The name of the community. 2. Information relatino to the service clubs active in the area. 3. Community slogans or mottoes. 4. Directional information. Electronic Readerboard Signs. An Electronic Readerboard Sign may be permitted as either a Wall Sign or a Freestanding Sign subject to a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 8.100, Conditional Use Permit. Wall-mounted Electronic Readerboard Signs shall comply with Section 8.84. I 10, Regulations For Wall Signs And Projecting Signs. Freestanding Electronic Readerboard Signs shall comply with Section 8.84.120, Freestanding Sign General Regulations. Freestanding Signs. Freestanding Signs are permitted per Section 8.84.120 and in Section 8.84.040 Matrix B. Grand-Opening Signs. Grand-Opening Signs are permitted in any district other than the Agricultural or Residential Districts when used for bona-fide grand-opening functions. The sign is effective only within sixty (60) calendar days of a business' initial occupancy and may City of Dublin Zoning7 Ordinance 84-14 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 be displayed for a period not in excess of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. A Grand- Opening Sign shall only be displayed on the site on which the grand-opening will occur. Identification Signs. One Identification Sign is permitted per parcel in any district. Identification Signs with a maximum area of twenty four (24) square feet per side may be approved subject to a Zoning Clearance, unless an area of thirty-six (36) square feet per side is permitted through the Site Development Review process. The height of Identification Signs shall not exceed six (6) feet. Office Building Master Identification Sign. An Office Building Master Identification Sign may have a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a maximum area per side of twenty-five (25) square feet. One Office Building Master Identification Sign is permitted per parcel. A one hundred (100) foot minimum parcel frontage is required. Off-Site Residential Development Directional Signs. The purpose of this section is to establish and regulate a standardized pro~am of off-site residential development direc~donal signs in areas where many developments are being constructed at the same time. This will provide attractive and effective signage to help the public find the developments. Off-Site Residential Development Directional Signs, "Signs" for the purposes of this section, are subject to the Building Permit process. These signs are permitted subject to the following: Rev. Ord. 18-98 (11/3/98) Residential developments of 5 or more dwelling units. Signs shall be prepared for residential developments where 5 or more dwelling units are concurrently undergoing construction. On private property with consent of owner, public property or City right-of- way. All signs shall be placed on private property with the written consent of the property owner, public property, or on City right-of-way subject to a City encroachment permit. Construction and maintenance by one sign company. Signs shall be constructed and maintained by one sign company and paid for by residential developers within the City. Design. The design of the signs shall be uniform and shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Community. Development by means of a Site Development Review. A modification to the design will be by means of a Site Development Review Waiver. The City logo shall be placed on top of the signs. Any single- sided signs shall be painted the same color in the back as in the front side. The signs shall not be illuminated. The sign shall feature removable linear sign panels with directional arrows. A typical example of such a sign is as follows: City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-15 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 10. 11. Off-Site Residential Development Directional Sign Plan. An Off-Site Residential Development Directional Sign Plan shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development by means of a Site Development Review. A modification to the Plan will be by means of a Site Development Review Waiver. The Plan shall show the location of each sign, preferably at major intersections, prior t6 the installation of any signs. No sign shall be located anywhere other than as shown on the Off-Site Residential Development Directional Sign Plan. Maintenance. The sig-n company shall maintain the sig-ns to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. If signs are not maintained to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development, the City shall have the fight to remove and confiscate the sign. Each development shall be limited to one panel on an individual sign face. Informing the public. Individual panels on signs shall be used only to inform the public of residential developments within the City of Dublin. Sight distance. The signs shall not interfere with the sight distance of motorists, pedestrians, or bicycle riders. Sidewalk circulation. The signs shall not impede pedestrian circulation of sidewalks. Freeways. The signs shall not be located within 660 feet ofi-580 or 1-680. City of Dublin Zoning OFdinance 84-16 N .vetoher, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 12. Weeds. The site where signs are located shall be kept free of weeds to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development to a distance of two feet around each sign. 13. Devices. Devises shall not be attached to or placed next to signs. Such devices include but are not limited to: tag signs, streamers, balloons, banners, pennants, flags, lights or display boards. 14. Prohibited signs. No prohibited signs such as A-Frame Signs, Portable Signs, pel!n.a~tts~ Strea. l~,~r.s, blinking or flashing lights, or movable signs (whether mechanical or hand-held) shall be permitted on or adjacent to Signs. 15. Existing Directional Tract Signs. All existing Directional Tract Signs for individual developments will become legal non-conforming signs. The City may pursue removal of such signs pursuant to Section 8.140.070. 16. Removal of panel. When a given development is completely sold out or leased, the panel representing that development shall be removed from all signs. 17. Removal of sign. The signs shall be removed at the time the last dwelling unit of the developments is occupied. 18. Relocation/reduction in size. When a sign has only a few panels in use, it shall be moved closer to the developments being advertised and/or reduced in size. 19. Bond. The sign company shall post a bond satisfactory to the Director of Community Development to assure timely removal of the signs. Off-Site Temporary For Sale Or Lease Signs. Off-site Temporary For Sale Or Lease Signs are subject to the Zoning Clearance process. Temporary For Sale or Lease Signs are permitted subject to the following: 1. Signs shall not exceed a maximum area of sixteen (16) square feet per side. One (I) such sign may be placed for each one hundred (100) feet of street frontage, up to a maximum of two (2) signs per parcel. 3. All signs shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet. e Signs shall only state that the property is for sale, lease or exchange by the owner or his or her agent and the name, address and phone number of the agent and/or agency and directions. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-17 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Off-site signs shall be in the immediate vicinity of the parcel, structure or establishment advertised. The premises advertised by an off-site sign must be located on a parcel of land without direct access or frontage on an improved Public right-of-way. All off-site signs shall be subject to standard requirements of the Zoning Clearance. All signs shall be constructed of wood, plywood, metal or other rigid material. No sign shall be placed on a private or public right-of-way. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-18 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Open-House Signs. Open-House Signs are permitted subject to the following special provisions: 10. A maximum of four (4) open-house signs are permitted for each property being advertised for sale. Such signage shall not be located within the public right-of-way (which includes, but is not limited to, the sidewalk and the greenway between the sidewalk and the curb) where such signage endangers the safety of persons or property, disrupts the normal flow of vehicle or pedestrian traffic, blocks views of such traffic, blocks ingress into or egress from any residence or place of business, or restricts a sidewalk to less than thirty-two (32) inches. Signage may be placed in a landscaping strip between the roadway and the sidewalk. Signage is prohibited in public streets and the center divider strip and/or traffic islands of public streets. Signage is not to be adhered or attached to any public sign post, traffic signal or utility pole. Signs cannot be placed within a five (5) foot radius of a call box, fire hydrant or mail box. No more than eight (8) open-house signs shall be placed at any intersection. No more than one (1) sign per property, being advertised may be placed at an intersection. Signs cannot have additional tags, riders, streamers, balloons or other attachments. The size of the sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet per side, and the height shall not exceed three (3) feet above grade. Open-house signs shall be permitted on holidays, Saturdays, Sundays and one agent tour day each week from 10:00 a.m. through sunset. The City shall be authorized to assess all necessary costs for the time spent by City personnel, or its authorized agents, to remove illegally located open-house signs. In cases of repeated violations of requirements dealing with open-house signs, rights to locate new open-house signs in the City shall be forfeited. Proper authorization by the affected private propert3, owner shall be secured prior to placement of signs on private property. City of Dub/in Zoning Ordinance 84-19 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 jS/ U Pedestrian/Shingle Signs. The sign shall be: Suspended from a canopy over a sidewalk directly in front of the door of the business with a minimum of eight (8) foot vertical clearance. 2. Perpendicular to the business building wall. 3. Not more than five (5) square feet in area per side. 4. Limited to one (1) per business per building elevation. Permanent Banner. A Permanent Banner shall be permitted pursuant to a Master Sign Program approved by the Zoning Administrator which may display only the name or logo of the shopping center or business. Such Permanent Banner shall be maintained in good condition and shall be subject to semi-annual review. If found to be in poor maintenance, such Permanent Banner shall be replaced or removed by the shopping center or business. Projecting Signs. Projecting Signs are permitted per Section 8.84.110.C. Service Station Display Structures. A Service Station Display Structure shall be established by a Zoning Clearance and may only identify the name of the service station it adjoins. Such structure shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet and have a maximum area of 16 square feet per side and may incorporate Service Station Price Signs. The area of the Service Station Price Sign may be added to the area of a Service Station Display Structure. A Service Station Display Structure shall be placed in a landscape planter which should be of sufficient width, leng~h and height to protect the base of the sign from damage due to vehicular traffic. Service Station Price Signs. Service Station Price Signs indicating gasoline prices, products offered for sale, methods of sale and types of available services offered are permitted when accessory to an existing service station, provided: One (1) price sign is permitted along each street frontage to a maximum of two (2) price signs. , Each price sign shall have a heavy type face and be clearly visible from adjacent streets and may have a maximum area of sixteen (16) square feet per side for service stations offering three (3) fuel products; or a maximum area of twenty-four (24) square feet per side for service stations offering four (4) or more fuel products. 3. The maximum sign height shall not exceed six (6) feet. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-20 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 , A price sign may be attached to, combined with and made part of a Service Station Sign Display Structure pursuant to Section 8.84.050.P. All signage conforms to the requirements of Business and Professions Code Section 13530 et. seq. Special Easement Signs. A Special Easement Sign may be used in-lieu of a Freestanding Sign ,to designate the name of a business or center. A Special Easement Sign shall be placed within the immediate vicinity of the parcel upon which the business or center is located. The premises said sign is designed to advertise must be located on a parcel of land without direct access or frontage on an improved public right-of-way. Said properties must be interconnected by a traversable vehicular roadway which is subject to a non-revocable, non- exclusive recorded access easement. A Special Easement Sign shall be subject to a Zoning Clearance. Special Easement Signs shall not be more than four (4) feet high and six (6) feet tong and shall have a maximum area of twenty-four (24) square feet per side. Special Easement Signs shall be subject to compliance with Section 8.84.120, Freestanding Signs General Regulations. Temporary Promotional Signs. Temporary Promotional Signs permitted pursuant to a Zoning Clearance may be placed on site for a maximum of thirty (30)fifteen (15) consecutive calendar days per permit when used for special promotional events. A minimum waiting period of fifteen (! 5) thirty (30) consecutive calendar days between permits is required, Tenant Directory Signs. A Tenant Directory Sig-n is permitted provided it shall not exceed a maximum 'area of twelve (12) square feet. V. Wall Signs. Wall Signs shall be permitted per Section 8.84.110. Window Signs. Window Signs shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the contiguous window area from which they are viewed. 8.84.060 Design Criteria The Zoning Administrator shall consider the following factors in the review of the design of each proposed sign: City of Dublin Zonin~7 Ordinance 84-21 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Visibility and legibility (letter height and legibility, contrast-background relationship, placement and location). 2. Impact of other immediate signs in terms ofvisibility, legibility, and scale. Traffic conditions, including but not limited to, traffic safety and circulation, visibility, road width, curb cuts, or driveway indentations, median, proximity of major intersections, signals or stops, average traveling speed or any other natural physical obstruction. Night-time use considerations including intensity of illumination (of a sign being reviewed, of other immediate signs and of other light sources such as street lights or canopy lights), competition and interference of light sources and intrusion of light into residential areas. Each proposed sign shall be reviewed for conformity to the following criteria: 8.84.070 The sign shall relate to the architectural design of the building. An attractive scale between the sign, the building and the immediate surrounding buildings and signs shall be maintained. To the extent feasible, a sign shall be graphic with design emphasis on simplicity, style, trademark, business identification and symbol. Wording shall be an integral part of the overall design. All light sources shall be adequately diffused or shielded. The sign's supporting structure shall be as small in density and as simple as is structurally safe. Multiple signing on a single-faced building shall be reviewed for coordination of all signs architecturally and aesthetically. Plastic-faced signs with white internally illuminated backgrounds are not permitted except pursuant to a Zoning Clearance. Neon, bare fluorescent tubes, or incandescent bulbs are not permitted except pursuant to Site Development Review. Signage shall not obstruct pedestrian circulation. Illumination. Illumination may be allowed on all signs upon the approval of the Zoning Administrator, unless otherwise set forth in this Chapter. Floodlighting used for the illumination of any sign shall be permitted only when such lighting is City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-22 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 installed on private property and is hooded or shielded so that the light source is not visible from public streets, alleys, highways or adjoining properties. 8.84.080 Landscaping. Landscaping used in commercial areas where signage is proposed will be of species which have growth habits which facilitate visibility of signage to the greatest degree possible while still providing necessary shade and screening and meeting all other requirements of this Chapter. 8.84.090 A - Agricultural District - Signs Permitted. When located in an A District, and subordinate to a lawful use, Business Signs not exceeding an aggregate area often (10) square feet per side are permitted as shown in Matrix A (Section 8.84.030). 8.84.100 PD - Planned Development District - Signs Permitted. Type, size, location and character of signs established in a PD District shall be in the form of a Master Sign Program as stipulated by the Ordinance establishing the PD District. Modifications to the adopted Master Sign Program may be considered by the Zoning Administrator upon application for a Site Development Review pursuant to Chapter 8.104, Site Development Review. 8.84.110 Regulations For Wall Signs And Projecting Signs. A. General Zoning Districts. These regulations shall apply in the C-N, C-O, C-l, C-2, M-P, M- 1 and M-2 Zoning Districts. Computation Of Sign Area. The area of Wall and Projecting signs shall be computed as the entire area within a single, continuous perimeter creating a polygon of not more than eight (8) straight lines, a circle or an ellipse, or a combination of the above enclosing the extreme limits of the sign together with any frame or other material or color forming an inte~al part of the display or used to differentiate such sign from the backpound against which it is placed, provided that in the case of a sign with more than one exterior surface containing sign copy, the sign area shall be computed as the sum of all exterior faces. Any structure, or part of a structure, which departs from standard architectural procedures in an attempt to attract attention to the premises by reason of color scheme, building shape or unusual architectural features shall be considered sign area and is subject to all pertinent regulations. Those portions of the supports, uprights, base of a sign, or area used for street address, that do not function as a sign shall not be considered as part of the sign area. Extension Of Sign Above Ridge Roof-Line. No part of any Wall Sign or Projecting Sign shall extend above the Roof-Line of the building elevation on which the sign is displayed. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-23 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Maximum Sign Height. No Wall or Projecting Signs shall exceed two (2) feet, six (6) inches where either a sign cabinet or individual letters are used. This standard may be increased with a Site Development Review. Exceptions: A single wall sign may be up to four (4) feet high if it is no more than four (4) feet wide and otherwise conforms to the requirements of the Sign Regulations. A Wall or Projecting Sign may be three (3) feet high if it is on theface of a building at least eighteen (18) feet high. Maximum Sign Length. No Wall Sign shall exceed a length of twenty-four (24) feet. This standard may be increased with a Site Development Review. Supporting Members Of Signs Minimized. Supporting members for Wall Signs and Projecting Signs shall appear to be an integral architectural part of the building, and any required bracing shall be minimized. Number Of Building Frontages. Each business or tenant space may be permitted a maximum of three (3) building frontages. Frontage Allocation Not Transferable. In no case shall a sign or sign area permitted on one frontage be transferred to another frontage. Use of All Legal Existing Sign Cabinets on a Tenant Frontage. All legal existing sign cabinets on a Tenant Frontage may be used by the tenant occupying the suites behind the Tenant Frontage. Wall Signs Area Of Wall Signs. The area of wall signs for each business or tenant space shall not exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of Tenant Frontage occupied by such business up to a maximum sign size of one hundred fifty (150) square feet unless exceeded through approval of a Master Sign Program pursuant to Section 8.84.130. With a Site Development Review this standard may be increased to one and one-half (1.5) square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of frontage occupied by such business up to a maximum size of two hundred fifty (250) square feet. Wall Signs on Buildings Distant From Street. A tenant space of a building which is set back at least one hundred (100) feet or more from any street may increase the Wall Sign area by twenty-five (25%) percent. Wall Signs Parallel To Building Face. Attached wall signs shall be parallel with the building face. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-24 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 y/ Wall Signs and Awning Signs Projecting From Face Of Wall. Wall signs shall project not more than twelve (12) inches from a wall except that Wall Signs projecting from twelve (12) inches to thirty (30) inches from the wall to which they are attached are permitted with a Site Development Review. Awning Signs shall not project more than thirty-six (36) inches from a wall except that Awning Signs projecting more than thirty-six (36) inches from the wall to which they are attached are permitted with a Site Development Review. Projecting Signs Clearance Of Projecting Signs. Projecting Signs shall have a clearance of eight (8) feet above the ground and fourteen (14) feet above a driveway, alley, or other vehicular access way. No such sign shall project into a public right-of-way. Location Of Projecting Signs. Projecting Signs shall only be located on the middle one-third of the front wall of a building. This requirement may be modified by means of a Site Development Review. Number of Projecting Signs. Only one Projecting Sign shall be permitted for each business located on the site. Projecting Sign Areas. A Projecting Sign shall have a maximum size of sixteen (16) square feet per side unless increased pursuant to a Site Development Review. Projecting Sign Projection Limit. Projecting Signs shall not extend from the front wall to which they are attached more than eight (8) feet unless modified by a Site Development Review. 8.84,120 Freestanding Sign General Regulations. A Freestanding Sign shall: Be located in a planter of appropriate dimension. The design of the landscape planter should be of sufficient width, len~h and height to protect the base of the sign from damage due to vehicular traffic. B. Not be located closer than fifty (50) feet from the right-of-way of an interstate Freeway. C. Be permitted at one or more of the main entrances pursuant to a Master Sign Program. D. Be permitted to be located within required front, side or rear yard setback areas. E. Indicate the building address or address range of the building and/or complex it serves. Fo Have a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet if the freestanding sign has an overhang extending over a driveway, alley, or other vehicular access. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-25 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 G. Not project into a public right-of-way. Have a maximum height of 10 feet at the property line. The height may be increased .5 foot for every foot the sign is set back from the nearest street frontage property line up to a maximum of twenty (20) feet. A Freestanding Sign may be permitted to have a height of up to thirty-five (35) feet with a Site Development Review. Heights above thirty-five (35) feet may.be permitted pursuant to a Master Sign Program. Have a maximum area of 15 square feet per side at the property line. The area may be increased 2.5 square feet per side for each foot the sign is set back from the nearest street frontage property line. The maximum size for a freestanding sign is one hundred and fifty (150) square feet per side. A Freestanding Sign may have an area greater than one hundred and fifty (150) square feet pursuant to a Master Sign Program. J. Also be regulated as shown in Section 8.84.040, Matrix B. Be limited to one Freestanding Sign per parcel unless more than one Freestanding Sign were allowed pursuant to a Master Sign Program. 8.84.130 Master Sign Program/Site Development Review New signage for a new retail, office or industrial complex on four (4) or more acres having a gross floor area of 40,000 square feet or larger, a new automobile dealership, or any buildings more than two (2) stories high shall be subject to a Master Sig~ Program/Site Development Review to be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Chapter 8.104 Site Development Review. An existing or proposed retail, office or industrial complex (all of the businesses in the complex or shopping center, not an individual business in a complex or shopping center), automobile dealership or building more than two (2) stories high, regardless of the size of the site on which it is located, may apply for a Master Sign Pro~am/Site Development Review to be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator. 1. That the program's contribution to effective and attractive identification of businesses, sen, ices and uses and the design quality of the site and surrounding area will be superior to the quality that would result under the regulations and standards of Section 8.84.040, Sign Development Regulations, Section 8.84.050, Signs Subject To Permits, Section 8.84.110, Regulations For Wall Signs And Projecting Signs, and Section 8.84.120, Freestanding Sign General Regulations; and , That all of the proposed signs of the retail, office or industrial complex, shopping center, automobile dealership or building are compatible with the style or character of existing improvements on the site and are well related to each other; and City of Dub/in Zoning Ordinance 84-26 November, 1998 8.84.140 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 That all of the proposed signage shall generally conform with the Design Criteria in Section 8.84.060. Exempt Signs. The following signs are exempt from obtaining a Sign Permit but shall comply with all other regulations of this article: Direction/Warning Signs. Signs displayed for the direction, warning or safety of the pub!!c, including pedestrian and vehicular traffic, with eight (8) square feet maximum sign area per sign, except pavement markings which are not so restricted as to maximum area. Flags. The flag, pennant, or insignia of any charitable, educational, philanthropic, civic, professional or religious organization. Holiday Lights And Decorations. Holiday lights (if lighted) and decorations commonly associated with any national, local or religious holiday erected no sooner than forty-five (45) calendar days before the holiday and removed within fourteen (14) calendar days following the holiday. House Numbers And Name Plates. House numbers, name plate or identification of house members (provided sign does not exceed two (2) square feet maximum area), mail box identification, street names, "no-trespass" signs, and other warning signs. Lottery Signs. Signs for the California State Lottery approved by the Lottery Commission for display by Lottery Game Retailers. Memorial Tablets. Memorial Tablets or signs identifying a benefactor, a location of historical interest, or a statue or monument. Murals/Artwork. Murals or other artistic paintings on walls, provided no logos, emblems or other similar devices, sign copy or illustrations of activities associated with uses on the premises or in the vicinity are included in the mural or painting. Official Public Signs. All Official Public Signs as defined. On-Site Temporary For Sale Or Lease Signs. All On-Site Temporary For Sale or Lease Signs shall: 1. Not exceed a maximum area of sixteen (I 6) square feet per side. Be limited to one (1) such sign placed for each one hundred (100) feet of street frontage, up to a maximum of two (2) signs per parcel. 3. Have a maximum height of eight (8) feet. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-27 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 State that the property is for sale, lease or exchange by the owner or his or her agent and the name, address and phone number of the owner or agent and/or agency and directions; 5. Be constructed of wood, plywood, metal or other rigid material; and 6. Not be placed on a private or public right-of-way. Pri~;ate Recreational Signs. Signs which are within private recreational property and which cannot be seen from a public street or adjacent properties. Temporary Political Signs. Temporary political signs provided they shall: 1. Be removed within 10 calendar days following the election. 2. Be placed on private property. Be no more than sixteen (16) square feet per side in area per individual sign and up to eighty (80) square feet of maximum aggregate area per' lot. Not be placed within the public right-of-way or within 660 feet of and visible from the right of way of Interstate 580 or Interstate 680. Vehicular Signs. A vehicle with Vehicular Signs affixed shall be parked on the property on which the business is located, and as close as practical to the business it serves. The vehicle shall not be used as a sign platform or for the sole purpose of attracting people to a place of business. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-28 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 8.84.150 Prohibited Signs· The following signs, or signs which contain the following elements, are prohibited: A. A-Frame Signs. Any A-Frame Sign, Portable Sign or Sandwich Board Sign. adv~rtisb,g purposes and attached to' any structure, vehicle, pole, Or Mgn ~hich is lOCated in: ~)' Commercial ~r'indUstriai Zone'by designatedPlanned DeV~lop,neni O~ .vtahda~d ' Billboard Signs· Any Billboard Sign. Blinking, Flashing Lights. Any sign having blinking, flashing or fluttering lights, or any other illuminating device which has a changing light intensity, brightness or color. Directional Tract Signs. Rev. Ord. 18-98 (11/3/98) Off-Site Advertising Signs. Off-site advertising signs except for Community Identification Sign, Off-Site Residential Development Directional Sign, Open-House Sign and Special Easement Sign. Rex,. Ord. 18-98 (11/3/98) Obscene Or Derogatory Signs. Any sign containing any obscene or derogatory matter. On Public Property. Any sign ~~b.~(~TZ~.i~Z~}~':~;~iq'.n. en..(.~q..n~~ located in publi~ roadways rights of way, publi~ sidewalks, publi~ roadway medians or on publi~ properly except the following: An Official Public Sign. An informational sign of a public utility or transit company regarding its poles, lines, pipes, facilities or routes. An emergency warning sign erected by the City or other public entity, a public utility company, or contractor doing authorized or permitted work on public property. 4. An Open-House Sign. Privately owned signs Resembling Traffic Signs. Any privately owned sign resembling any public directional sign or traffic control device. K. Reflective Signs. Signs using colors that contain reflective properties. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-29 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Rotating, Moving Signs. Any sign which rotates, moves, or contains moving parts or depicts animation in any manner. Signs Extending Above Roof Ridge. Any sign which extends above the roof ridge line or parapet. Oe Signs That Are A Traffic Hazard. Any sign which create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles or any sign which obstructs or interferes with a motorist's vision of traffic signals. Signs With Visible Support Brackets. Any sign mounted on a sloping roof with visible support brackets. Sound Or Odor Emitting Signs. Any sign designed for emitting sound, odor or visible matter. R. Statuary Signs. Statuary when used for advertising purposes. Sm Temporary Signs. Temporary signs except as approved in conjunction with approved signage for Grand-Opening, Permanent Banner and Temporary Promotional signs. · '~ ','. Car, van, trUck':b~ :'orb ~r vehicle that. is kither :operahie 'o~ nOn'zOperable,. th'at is phrked in ' ' ~treetfoi a p~do~'that:'~dseithdr 54 hou"'condhU~uSly Of 84 ~oU', ih:~ny"'7 day. 8.84.160 Compliance - Sign Permit Application Required. With the exception of Exempt Signs as specified in Section 8.84.140 of this Chapter, no person shall place or erect a sign in the City of Dublin without first having obtained approvals of applications as required by Matrix A (Section 8.84.030). It shall not be necessary to obtain approvals for routine maintenance or minor repairs or for repainting or changing of painted or printed copy on an existing sign on which periodic change is customary. 8.84.170 Application - Contents. Application for a Sign Permit shall be made in writing upon forms furnished by the Department of Community Development and shall include the Property Owner's signature authorizing the application, and other information determined by the Zoning Administrator. 8.84.180 Owner's Consent. No sign may be placed upon a property without the written consent of the property owner. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-30 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 8.84.190 Application - Approval. A. The Zoning Administrator shall approve a Sign Permit Application only if he or she finds that: , , The sign and/or proposed location are not prohibited under section 8.84.150, Prohibited Signs. The sign is permitted under a specified section of this Chapter or under an Exception granted pursuant to Section 8.84.200. The sign is compatible in character and quality of design with the exterior architecture of the premises and other structures in the immediate area. The sign will not materially reduce the visibility of existing conforming signs in the area. The sign, as proposed or modified, conforms to the Design Criteria specified in Section 8.84.060, Design Criteria. B, Applications for the Sign Permits shown in Section 8.84.030 Matrix A shall be subject to the regulations, review, procedures, and appeal process set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. 8.84.200 Sign Exceptions. Upon application, the Zoning Administrator may grant a Sign Exception to a regulation in this Chapter or, at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, the application may be referred to the Planning Commission. A Sign Exception may be granted when the Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission makes the following findings based on evidence in the record: The proposed Sign Exception conforms as closely as practicable to the regulations pertaining to sign size, height, number and location; and The proposed Sign Exception is consistent with the intent of providing attractive and effective identification and other purposes of the sign regulations; and C. Either: Strict adherence to the sign regulations does not allow attractive and effective identification of the site or practical functioning of the business because of the site's location or configuration, or because the proposed business or use is obscured from view by adjacent buildings and/or vegetation; or City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-31 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 The architectural style, materials or construction elements of the building are such that a sign placed in conformance with this Chapter would conflict with other aesthetic considerations. The procedure for processing a Sign Exception shall be as set forth in Chapter 8.112, Variance. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-32 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 8.84.210 8.84.220 Non-Conforming Signs. All signs and their supporting members that were rendered non-conforming by enactment of Ordinances 6-94 and 7-86, including signs previously approved through a Variance and/or Conditional Use Permit process and were not brought into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter on or prior to three (3) years from the effective date of Ordinance 7-86 and thus became illegal, and any signs made non-conforming by this Ordinance 6-94, shall be considered to be legal non-conforming signs. Illegal Signs Subject To Summary Removal. Signs and their supporting members, which meet any of the following criteria, shall be considered illegal signs and shall be subject to summary removal: Any signs and their supporting members erected without first complying with all ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of their construction, erection or use. Any signs and their supporting members which were lawfully erected, but whose use has ceased, or the structure upon which the signs are attached has been abandoned by its owner, for a period of not less than ninety (90) days. Any signs and their supporting members which have been more than fifty percent (50%) destroyed, and the destruction is other than facial copy replacement, and the sign displays are not repaired within thirty (30) days of the date of their destruction. Any signs and their supporting members whose owners, except for a change of copy, request permission to remodel and then remodel those sign displays, or expand or enlarge the buildings or land uses upon which the sign displays are located, and the sign displays are enlarged or otherwise made to be not in conformity with this Title by the construction, enlargement or remodeling. Remodeled signs where the cost of construction, enlargement, or remodeling of the sign displays exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the cost of reconstruction of the building. Any signs and their supporting members for which there has been an agreement between the sign display owners and the City for their removal as of any given date and said signs have not been removed by said date. Any signs and their supporting members which are temporary. Any signs and their supporting members which are a danger to the public or are unsafe. Any signs and their supporting members, which constitute a traffic, hazard not created by relocation of streets or highways or by acts by the City. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-33 November, 1998 8.84.230 8.84.240 8.84.250 8.84.260 8.84.270 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 Any signs and their supporting members that were legally erected which later became non- conforming as a result of the adoption of an ordinance, the amortization period for the display provided by the Ordinance rendering the display non-conforming has expired, and conformance has not been accomplished. Inventory. All existing illegal on-premises signs and abandoned signs shall be inventorled and identified as required by Business and Professions Code Section 5491.1. The inventory and identification shall commence within six (6) months from the date of adoption of this Ordinance. Within sixty (60) days after the six-month period, the City shall commence abatement of the identified preexisting illegal and abandoned on-premises advertising displays. Signs Located On Non-Conforming Buildings Within A Required Yard. Signs shall be permitted on non-conforming buildings located wholly or partially within required yard setback. [Oral. No. 7-86, May 1986; Oral. No. 18-88, September 1988] Compliance - Decision Of Per, mitting Body. No building permit may be issued for a sign until the decision of the permitting body approving the application is final. Each sign shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the terms and conditions of approval. Maintenance - Required. Each sign shall be maintained in a secure and safe condition. If the Zoning Administrator is of the opinion that a sig-n is not secure, safe, or in a good state of repair, he/she shall give written notice of this fact to the person responsible for the maintenance of the sign. If the defect in the sign is not corrected within the time permitted by the Zoning Administrator, the Zoning Administrator may revoke the permit to maintain the sign and may remove the sign in the manner provided in Section 8.84.280, Means Of Removal Of Illegal and/or Non-Conforming Signs. Illegal Signs - Summary Removal. Illegal signs may be removed in the manner described in Business and Professions Code Sections 5499.1 et. seq. or in the following manner: The Zoning Administrator shall give written notice to the owner of the premises as shown in the last equalized assessment roll, or as 'known to him or her, and to each person other than the owner who appears to be in possession or control of the premises. The notice shall be mailed by certified mail addressed to the premises where the violation exists and to the property owner at the address shown on the last equalized assessment roll. The notice shall contain the following: 1. A general description of the sign which is allegedly in violation. 2. A copy of the Section of this Chapter which is being violated. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-34 November, 1998 SIGN REGULATIONS Chapter 8.84 A notice of time and place at which time the owner or the person responsible may appear and present evidence as to the absence of a violation. The Zoning Administrator shall hold a hearing at the time and place set forth in the notice. At the hearing either the owner or the occupant of the premises, or both, may appear and be heard. If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the Zoning Administrator finds that a violation of this Chapter is continuing to exist, then the Zoning Administrator mayorder the sign to be summarily removed within a specified number of days. The Zoning Administrator shall give notice that if the sign is not removed by the end of the period specified, the City will remove it in accordance with Section 8.84.280, Means Of Removal Of Illegal and/or Non- Conforming Signs. The notice provided pursuant to Subdivision A shall be appropriate given the type of sign and circumstances but, in no event, shall it be less than five calendar days. Each person who erects a sign, which is subject to removal under this section, is jointly and severally liable for the cost of removal. The City may dispose of the sign sixty (60) days after removal by giving the owner notice that the owner may redeem the sign by paying the cost of removal, or if he or she fails to do so, the City will dispose of the sign as it sees fit without further liability to the owner for this action. 8.84.280 Means Of Removal Of Illegal And/Or Non-Conforming Signs. Unless some other method of removal is approved by the Zoning Administrator in writing, the removal of illegal and/or non-conforming signs shall be accomplished in the following manner: A, Signs painted on buildings, walls, or fences shall be abated by the removal of the paint constituting the sign or by painting over it in such a way that the sign shall not thereafter be visible. B. Other signs shall be abated by the removal of the sign, including its supporting members. 8.84.290 Violation -Nuisance-Abatement. A sign erected or maintained in violation of this Chapter is a public nuisance, and the City Attorney shall, upon order of the City Council, commence an action for the abatement thereof in the manner approved by law. The City may take proceedings for the abatement of the nuisance and make the cost of abatement a lien and special assessment against the property in accordance with Government Code Sections 38773 or 38773.5. In addition, the cost of abatement shall be a personal obligation of the property owner. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 84-35 November, 1998