HomeMy WebLinkAbout65-B - Ordinances ORDINANCE NO. 65-B
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA AMENDING CHAPTERS 14.04, 14.08, 14.12, 14.16,
14.20 AND 14.28 OF TITLE 14 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH REGULATES SIGNS
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1: Section 14.04.010 of Chapter 14.04 is amended to read as
follows:
Declaration of Need
A. The City recognizes the need for signs as a means to
identify businesses within the community. The City
finds that signing is an important design element of
the physical environment. Provisions consistent with
the goals and objectives of the community are
necessary to insure that the special character and
image the community is striving for can be attained
while serving business needs in the community. The
City is striving to provide an economically stable
and visually attractive community through high
quality site planning, building design, landscaping
and signing. As a planned architectural feature, a
sign can be pleasing and can harmonize with the
physical character of its environment. Proper
controls can achieve this goal and will make the city
a more attractive place to live, work and shop.
B. It is the purpose of this title to make the City
attractive to residents, visitors and commercial,
industrial and professional businesses while
maintaining economic stability through an attractive
signing program.
SECTION 2: Section 14.08.040 of Chapter 14.08 is amended to read as
follows:
Banner~ Fla~ Pennant or Balloon. "Banner, flag, pennant
or balloon" means any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper or
similar material used for advertising purposes attached
to or pinned on or from any structure, staff, pole, line,
framing, vehicle, or other object.
SECTION 3: Section 14.08.050 of Chapter 14.08 is amended to read as
follows:
Buildinq Face. "Building face" means the area of a
building elvation, front, rear, or side, in which the
business is located.
SECTION 4: Section 14.08.071 is added to Chapter 14.08 to read as
follows:
City Planner. 'City Planner" means the division chief of
the Planning Division.
SECTION 5: Section 14.08.090 of Chapter 14.08 is amended to read as
follows:
Convenience Sign. "Convenience sign" means a sign not
larger than four square feet in area and no more than
four feet in height and which conveys information such as
"restrooms", "no parking", "entrance", or minor business
identification for directional purposes, and is designed
to be viewed on site by pedestrians and/or motorists.
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SECTION 6: Section 14.08.110 of Chapter 14.08 is amended to read as
follows:
Directional Sign. "Directional sign" means a sign which
contains words such as "entrance", "enter", "exit", "in",
"out" or other similar words or a sign containing arrows
or characters indicating traffic directions and used
either in conjunction with such words or separately. It
shall be no greater than four square feet in area and no
more than four feet in height. No directional sign shall
contain any advertising or trade name information. A
subdivision directional sign shall not be included in
this category.
SECTION 7: Section 14.08.130 of Chapter 14.08 is amended to read as
follows:
Development Review. "Development review" means a method
of review by the City Planner as stipulated in Section
1.08.090 to determine conformance with applicable
ordinances.
SECTION 8: Section 14.08.171 is added to Chapter 14.08 to read as
follows:
Ground Sign. A sign which is not a ~nument sign, but
which is affixed to the ground and used solely for
special advertisement purposes or as a directional and
convenience sign, as permitted in this ordinance.
SECTION 9: Section 14.08.190 of Chapter 14.08 is amended to read as
follows:
Inoperative Activity. "Inoperative activity" means a
business or activity that has ceased operation at any
given location for a continuous period of at least sixty
days.
SECTION 10: Section 14.08.210 of Chapter 14.08 is amended to read as
follows:
Monument Sign. "Monument sign" means a freestanding sign
of less than eight feet in height, incorporating the
design and building materials accenting the architectural
theme of the buildings on the same property.
SECTION 11: Section 14.08.220 of Chapter 14.08 is amended to read as
follows:
Nonconforming Sign. "Nonconforming sign" means a sign
lawfully erected which does not comply with the
provisions of this title.
SECTION 12: Section 14.08.281 is added to Chapter 14.08 to read as
follows:
Promotional Sales Sign. 'Promotional sales sign" means a
sign erected on a temporary basis to pro~)te the sale of
new products, new manage~nt, new hours of operation, a
new service, or to pro~)te a special sale.
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Page 3
SECTION 13: Section 14.08.330 of Chapter 14.08 is amended to read as
follows:
Sign. A device, fixture, surface, or structure of any
kind or character, made of any material whatsoever,
displaying letters, words, texts, illustrations, symbols,
forms, patterns, colors, textures, shadows, or lights, or
any other illustrative or graphic display designated,
constructed, or placed on the ground, on a building
canopy, wall, post, or structure of any kind, in a
window, or on any other object for the purpose of
advertising, identifying, or calling visual attention to
any place, structure, firm, enterprise, profession,
business, service, product, con~nodity, person, or
activity, whether located on the site, in any structure
on the site, or in any other location. The term 'placed"
shall include constructing, erecting, posting, painting,
printing, tacking, nailing, gluing, sticking, sculpting,
carving, or otherwise fastening, affixing, or making
visible in any manner whatsoever.
SECTION 14: Section 14.08.360 of Chapter 14.08 is amended to read as
follows:
Vehicle Sign. "Vehicle sign" means a sign which is
attached to a vehicle which is parked on or adjacent to
any property, the principle purpose of which is to
attract attention to a product sold or an activity or
business located on such property.
]ECTION 15: Section 14.12.010 of Chapter 14.12 is amended to read as
follows:
Sign Permit Required. A sign permit shall be required
prior to the placing, erecting, moving, or reconstructing
of any sign in the City, unless expressly exempted by
this title. Signs requiring a permit shall comply with
the provisions of this title and all other applicable
laws and ordinances.
SECTION 16: Section 14.12.020 of Chapter 14.12 is amended to read as
follows:
Method of Application. An application for a permit shall
be made on forms as prescribed by the City Planner. Such
an application shall be filed with the planning
division. The application shall be accompanied by any
fees or bonds as specified by City Council Resolution.
SECTION 17: Section 14.12.030 of Chapter 14.12 is amended to read as
~ollows:
Method of Review. The purpose of a permit is to help
ensure compliance with the provisions of this title.
After receipt of a sign application, the City Planner or
a designated representative shall render a decision to
approve, approve with modifications, or deny such sign
request within fifteen working days. Such a review shall
ensure that any sign proposal is in conformance with this
title and is consistent with its intent and purpose.
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Page 4
SECTION 18: Section 14.12.040 of Chapter 14.12 is amended to read as
follows:
City Planner. It is the duty of the City Planner to
enforce all provisions of this title. The City Planner
has the authority under this title to designate a
representative of the department to implement the
provisions of this title. Further, the City Planner has
the option of referring any sign request to the Planning
Commission for their review and approval.
SECTION 19: Section 14.12.050-B of Chapter 14.12 is amended to read
as follows:
B. Whenever the application of this title is uncertain
the question shall be referred to the Planning
Commission for determination. The Planning
Commission shall then authorize signing which best
fulfills the intent of this title.
SECTION 20: Section 14.12.070 of Chapter 14.12 is amended to read as
follows:
Appeal. A decision of the City Planner may be appealed
within ten days of such decision to the Planning
Commission. Such appeal shall be made on the forms
prescribed by the Division of Community Development and
fees paid in accordance with the Fee Resolution. The
submission of the application and fees shall constitute
the filing of the appeal. The Planning Commission shall
review such appeal at a regularly scheduled meeting
according to the schedule of meetings and deadlines for
submission of applications. The Commission shall either
uphold, reverse, or modify the City Planner's decision.
If anyone is aggrieved or affected by the decision of the
Planning Commission, then they may appeal such decision
to the City Council within ten days from the decision of
the Planning Commission. The appeal shall be submitted
in accordance with the above appeal provisions. The City
Council shall review such appeal and either uphold,
reverse, or modify the Commission decision.
SECTION 21: Section 14.16.010, subsection A of Chapter 14.16 is
amended to read as follows:
Permanent window signs not exceeding four square feet and
limited to business identification, hours of operation,
address and emergency information only.
SECTION 22: Section 14.16.010, subsection D of Chapter 14.16 is
amended to read as follows:
D. Future tenant identification sign: Future tenant
identification signs may be placed on vacant or
developing property to advertise the future use of
the property and where this information may be
obtained. Such sign shall be limited to one per
street frontage and to a maximum of thirty-two square
feet in area and eight feet in overall height for
parcels containing ten (10) acres or less. For
parcels greater than ten {10) acres, one sign is
permitted for every 600 feet of street frontage and
is limited to 64 square feet in area per side and
fifteen (15) feet in overall height. Such signs may
also be placed along the freeway at 1000 foot
intervals not to exceed 150 square feet in area per
side and 20 feet in overall height. Further, such
signs shall be placed no less than ten feet from any
property line. Any such sign shall be removed upon
completion of such project.
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SECTION 23: Section 14.16.010, subsection K of Chapter 14.16 is
amended to read as follows:
Directional, warning, identification, or informational
signs or structures required or authorized by law or by
federal, state, county, or city authority.
SECTION 24: Subsection P is added to Section 14.16.010 of Chapter
14.16 to read as follows:
P. Political Siqns. Political signs having to do with
any issue, ballot measure, or canditate in any
municipal, state or federal election or political
statements and expressions shall be permitted in any
zoning district subject to the following provisions
and any other applicable provisions within this
title:
1. Any person, party or group posting political
signs in the city shall abide by the provisions
herein set forth.
2. All political signs shall be placed no earlier
than thirty days prior to the election and
shall be removed not later than ten days
following the date of the election.
3. A political sign shall not exceed thirty-two
square feet in total area for one side. No
signs shall be placed in a manner that would
obstruct visibility of pedestrian or vehicle
traffic.
4. All political signs shall not exceed an overall
height of eight feet from the finished grade.
Signs used for identification of political
headquarters shall comply with the provisions
of this title.
5. The placement of any sign, whether on public or
private property, shall not cause public safety
or health hazards.
6. No political sign shall be placed or fixed to a
tree, fence, or utility pole, and shall not be
posted on any public property or in the public
right-of-way without issuance of an
encroachment permit by the City Engineer
Division.
7. No political sign shall be posted in violation
of any provisions of this title. Further, the
City Planner or his designee shall have the
right to remove all signs placed contrary to
the provisions of this section.
SECTION 25: Section 14.16.020 of Chapter 14.16 is amended to read as
follows:
Prohibited Signs. All signs not expressly permitted are
prohibited, including but not limited to the following:
A. Roof signs, except as provided for in this title.
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B. Flashing signs, except in time and temperature signs.
C. Animated signs.
D. Revolving signs.
E. Vehicle signs.
F. Portable signs, except where permitted in this title.
G. Off-site signs, except temporary subdivision
directional signs as provided for in this title.
H. Signs on the public right-of-way, except where ~
required by a governmental agency.
~igns blocking doors or fire escapes.
~ht bulb strings and exposed tubing, except for
~mporary uses such as Christmas tree lots.
K. Banners, flags, pennants and balloons, except as
provided for in this title.
L. Advertising structures, except as otherwise permitted
in this title.
SECTION 26: Section 14.16.021 is added to Chapter 14.16 to read as
follows:
Roof Signs. Roof signs may be used only in the event no
other signing alternatives are available. Roof signs may
be permitted if architecturally designed and built into
the roof structure. Such design shall be compatible in
design and materials with the building.
SECTION 27: Section 14.16.040 of Chapter 14.16 is
amended to read as follows:
Enforcement, Penalties and Abatement
A. Any violation of the provisions of this Section shall
be deemed to be a continuaing violation until the
same has been corrected.
B. Any person violating any of the provisions of this
Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be
punishable by fine of not more than $500.00 or by
imprisonment in the county jail for not mere than six
{6) months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section,
the City Attorney upon the order of the City Council,
may commence an action in a court of competent
jurisdiction to obtain an injunction prohibiting the
construction, erection, maintenance or display, or
requiring the removal, of any sign which is in
violation of any of the provisions of this Section.
In any such action, the City shall be entitled to
recover its costs and its reasonable attorney's fees.
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O, The owner or other person entitled to possession of a
sign which is removed, stored and/or destroyed
pursuant to any provision of this Section shall be
liable to the City for the cost of such removal,
storage and/or destruction and the City may recover
the same through an action con~mnced in a court of
competent jurisdiction together with the City's court
costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
E. Any illegal sign within the public right-of-way is
hereby found and declared to be public nuisance, and
such sign may be abated by the City as follows:
1. If the address of the owner or other person
entitled to possession of said sign is known,
notice of the City's intention to remove and
destroy the sign, stating the date after which
sign will be removed and destroyed, shall be
mailed to the owner or other person entitled to
possession by certified mail, return receipt
requested at least ten (10) days before said
date. If the address of the owner or other
person entitled to possession is not known,
such notice shall be affixed in a conspicuous
place on said sign at least ten (10) days
before said date. Such notice shall also set
forth the provisions of this Section.
2. The owner or other person entitled to
possession of said sign may, before the removal
date stated in the notice, file a written
request for hearing with the Planning
Division. Said request shall identify the sign
and its location, state the name and address of
the owner or other person entitled to
possession and set forth in detail the
contentions why said sign should not be removed
and destroyed.
3. If a request for hearing is filed, the Planning
Con,mission shall hear the matter at a regularly
scheduled meeting held not more than thirty
(30) days thereafter. After said hearing, the
Planning Conmnission shall determine whether or
not said sign is an ~llegal sign within the
public right-of-way. The written decision of
the Planning Commission shall be rendered
within ten (10) days after the hearing and a
copy of said decision shall be mailed to the
owner or other person entitled to possession
within seven (7) days thereafter. Unless a
notice of appeal is filed as hereinafter
provided, the decision of the Planning
Commission shall become final ten (10) days
after mailing.
4. The owner or other person entitled to
possession may file a notice of appeal with the
City Clerk within ten {10) days after the date
of mailing of the Planning Co~nission's
decision. If a timely notice of appeal is
filed, the matter shall be heard by the City
Council at a regular meeting scheduled not more
than thirty (30) days thereafter. After
hearing, the City Council shall determine
whether or not said sign is an illegal sign
within the public right-of-way. The written
decision of the City Council shall be rendered
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within ten (10) days after the hearing and a
copy of said decision shall be mailed to the
owner or other person entitled to possession
within seven {7) days thereafter. The decision
of the City Council shall become final ten (10)
days after mailing.
5. Unless the owner or other person entitled to
possession of such sign, on or before the
removal date stated in the notice described in
this section, files a written request for
hearing with the Planning Department, the City
may, at any time after said date, remove and
destroy said sign. If a written request for
hearing is filed then upon any final decision
of the Planning Commission or the City Council
determining that said sign is an illegal sign
within the public right-of-way, the City may
remove and destroy said sign.
6. Notwithstanding any provision of this Section
to the contrary, any illegal sign within the
public right-of-way which constitutes a hazard
to pedestrian or vehicular traffic may be
removed in~nediately and stored by the City, at
the expense of the owner or other person
entitled to possession, pending completion of
the notification and hearing procedures
hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 28: Section 14.16.060 is added to Chapter 14.16 to read as
follows:
Use of Flaqs. The use of flags are permitted in
conjunction with an approved residential subdivision
sales office or a co~mnercial office, or an industrial
leasing office. The use of such flags shall conform to
the following provisions:
A. A maximum of six {6) may be used.
B. The flags shall be no higher than fifteen (15) feet.
C. The flags shall be displayed in the in~nediate
vicinity of the sales/leasing office. In no case
shall the flags be allowed within the public right-
of-way.
D. In the case of a residential subdivision office, the
flags can be maintained as long as a valid operating
permit for the sales office has been granted.
E. In the case of a commercial office, or industrial
leasing office, the flags may be maintained until 75%
of the spaces have been leased.
F. The maximum size of the flag shall not exceed 3' x 5'
and shall be maintained in good condition. Torn or
worn flags shall be replaced.
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Page 9
SECTION 29: Section 14.20.020 of Chapter 14.20 is amended to read as
follows:
Convenience Signs. The following signs may be permitted
in any zoning district subject to the provisions listed:
A. On-site signs which are necessary for public
convenience or safety but which are not exempt, may
be approved by the City Planner or his designee.
B. Signs containing information such as "entrance",
"exit", or directional arrows shall be designed to be
viewed from on-site or from an area adjacent to the
site by pedestrians or motorists while parking their
automobile.
C. Signs that convey advertising, or products, shall not
be considered a convenience sign.
D. Any such sign shall not be allowed within the public
right-of-way.
E. Such signs shall not exceed four {4) square feet in
area, per side. InI the case of a ground sign, the
overall height shall not exceed four (4) feet.
SECTION 30: Section 14.20.030 of Chapter 14.20 is repealed in its
entirety.
SECTION 31: Section 14.20.040 of Chapter 14.20 is amended to read as
follows:
Special Event Siqns. Special event signs may be approved
for a limited period of time in any zoning district as a
means of publicizing special events such as grand
opening, carnivals, festivals, charitable events,
Christmas tree lots, and fireworks stands. To apply for
approval of special event signs, the applicant shall
submit a letter to the City Planner which describes the
proposed sign by means of a sketch and the display
dates. The City Planner shall review the request within
fifteen working days after receipt and shall make a
determination to approve, approve with modification or
deny the request. Such special event signs shall be
limited to the following provisions:
A. No more than one special event sign shall be
permitted per activity and shall be either a wall,
window or ground sign, and use of flags, banners and
pennants.
B. All special event signs shall be a maximum of fifty
square feet and shall be posted below the roof or
shall be no higher than eight feet in the case of a
ground sign.
C. Special event signs shall be limited to forty-five
days per calendar year.
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Page 10
SECTION 32: Section 14.20.041 is added to Chapter 14.20 to read as
follows:
Promotional Sales Signs. A promotional sales sign may be
approved for a temporary period of time, as specified
below, for co~mmrcial and industrial uses. The signs may
be used to promote the sale of new products, new
management, new hours of operation, a new service, or to
promote a special sale. Any business desiring to use a
promotional sales sign, must file an application and
drawing or photograph, with the City Planning Division
for review and approval. The use of such signs are
subject to the following limitations:
A. No more than one sign shall be permitted per activity
or business.
B. The signs shall be temporary signs designed either as
a wall sign, window sign or ground sign. The sign
can be in the form of a banner or pennant.
C. The sign shall not exceed fifty (50} square feet and
shall be posted below the roof. In the case of a
ground sign, the height of the sign shall not exceed
8 feet.
D. Promotional sale signs shall be limited to a display
period not to exceed 15 days. Four such periods
shall be permitted for each calendar year, not to
exceed a total of 60 days per year. Two periods may
be combined for thirty (30) consecutive days.
SECTION 33: Section 14.20.060 of Chapter 14.20 is amended to read as
follows:
Permitted Signs--Off-site Subdivision Directional Sign.
The following signs may be permitted in any zoning
district subject to the provisions listed:
A. A maximum of six signs may be used to lead customers
to the site.
B. Signs shall be no longer than sixty inches by nine
inches and shall be grouped on a four sided sign
structure as shown in Exhibit "A". Such structure
shall contain no more than seven tract
identification.
C. A sign structure shall be located not less than six
hundred feet from an existing or previously approved
sign site. Further, each sign may only contain the
name of the subdivision, and a directional arrow as
shown on Exhibit "B".
D. The placement of each sign structure shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Planner.
E. Signs placed on private property shall be done with
written consent of the property owner and filed with
the department of community development prior to
issuance of permit. Signs in the public
right-of-way, shall be reviewed and approved by the
City Engineer prior to issuance of the sign permit.
F. A sign location plan shall be prepared showing the
site of each directional sign and shall be submitted
to the Department of Community Development prior to
the issuance of sign permit.
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G. Any such sign approved for a particular subdivision
within the city shall not be changed to advertise
another subdivision without prior approval of the
City Planner.
H. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers,
devices, display boards, or appurtenances added to
the sign as originally approved. Further, no other
directional signing may be used such as posters, or
trailer signs.
I. All non-conforming subdivision directional signs
associated with the subdivision in question must be
removed prior to the issuance of a new sign permit.
J. A five-hundred-dollar cash deposit shall be placed
with the city to ensure compliance with this
ordinance. Any sign placed contrary to the
provisions of this title may be removed by the city
and the cost of removal shall be deducted from said
deposit. Additional costs incurred by the city
resulting from the removal of illegal signs shall be
charged to the developer.
K. The sign shall be allowed until subdivision is sold
out.
L. The off-site subdivision sign program may be
implemented and installed through the Building
Industry Association (BIA) if an agreement is
approved for the regulation and control between the
City and the BIA. If such a program is implemented,
all off-site subdivision signs shall be regulated and
installed per the agreement and approvals between the
BIA and the City. The BIA shall not install any new
structures without express written consent of the
City Planner.
SECTION 34: Section 14.20.070 of Chapter 14.20 is amended to read as
follows:
Permitted Signs--Agricultural Uses. The following signs may be
permitted for agricultural uses subject to the provisions listed:
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM RE~,iARKS
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA ~IEIGIIT
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SECTION 35: Section 14.20,80 of Chapter 14.20 is amended to read as
follows:
Permitted Signs--Residential Uses The following signs may be
permitted for residential uses subject to th~ provisions listed:
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
SECTION 36: Section 14.20.090 of Chapter 14.20 is repealed in its
entirety.
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Page 13
SECTION 37: Section 14.20.100 of Chapter 14.20 is amended to read as
follows:
Permitted Sicjns--Commercial and Office Uses. The following signs may
be permitted for commerc al and office uses subject to the provisions listed:
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SECTION 38: Section 14.20.110 of Chapter 14.20 is amended to read as
fol lows:
Permitted Signs--Industrial Uses. The following signs may be
permitted for industrial uses subject to the provisions listed:
CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM R£MARKS
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
SECTION 39: Section 14.28.020 of Chapter 14.28 is amended to read as
fol lows:
General Requirements
A. A nonconforminig sign may not be:
1. Changed to another nonconforming sign.
2. Structurally altered to extend its useful life.
3. Expanded.
4. Reestablished after a business discontinued for
s i xty days.
5. Reestablished after damage or destruction of
more than fifty percent of its value, as
determined by the building official.
B. No new sign shall be approved for a site, structure,
building or use that contains nonconforming signs
unless such nonconforming signs are removed or
modified to conform with the provisions of this
title.
C. No building permit shall be issued for any
structures, building expansions or new building
construction on a site which contains nonconforming
signs, unless all signs on the site are brought into
conformance with this title. This does not include
interior alterations which do not substantially
change the character or intensity of the site.
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SECTION 40: Section 14.28.050 is added to Chapter 14.28 to read as
follows:
Hardship Cases. Under cases of extreme hardship and
unusual circumstances, the Planning Commission shall have
the authority to allow the retention of a nonconforming
sign if the Conmission specifically finds that extreme
hardship and unusual circumstances exist.
The proponent of such request, shall have the burden of
clearly demonstrating that an extreme hardship and
unusual circumstance does exists and warrants the
retention of such sign. The Planning Con~ission shall
conduct a public hearing. The procedures for conducting
the public hearing and aplication fees shall be regulated
by the variance procedures and fees established by the
City Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning Con~nission shall use the following findings
for determining that an extreme and unusual circumstance
exists:
A. The site has a unique character or features that
causes visibility problems.
B. The sign does not create a traffic hazard.
C. The sign does not create a visual blight to the
conmmnity.
D. The sign does not adversely affect adjacent
properties.
E. The sign is properly maintained and structurally
sound.
F. No other signing alternative or design would be
feasible or be able to provide reasonable signing in
accordance with this ordinance.
If the Planning Co~ission finds that a an extreme and
unusual circumstance exists, but that the design or
condition of the sign creates a visual blight, then the
Con~nission can grant a relief from the amortization of
the nonconforming sign with the condition that the sign
be remodeled to a mere aesthetic design. If a business
or shopping center, found to have the above hardship and
which contains nonconforming signs, is remodeled, then
the Con~nission shall have the authority to request that
the nonconforming signs be upgraded to match the design
and architectural style of the remodeled buildings.
SECTION 41: Section 14.28.060 is added to Chapter 14.28 to read as
follows:
Removal and Relocation of Advertising Structures
A. Advertising displays located in an agricultural zone
or residential zone and located more than 660 feet
from an interstate right-of-way and not intended to
be read from an interstate highway, shall be removed
from the site without compensation in accordance with
the following schedule. This schedule shall co~m~ence
upon written notice of removal data.
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Fair Market Value on Date of Notice Minimum Years
of Removal Requirement Allowed
Under $1,999 ....................................... 2
$2,000 to $3,999 ................................... 3
$4,000 to $5,99g ................................... 4
$6,000 to $7,g99 ................................... 5
$8,000 to Sg,gg9 ................................... 6
$10,000 and over ................................... 7
The value shall be determined by the City Planner and
City Building Official. The determined value will be
sent to owner. Any disagreement of said value shall
follow appeal procedures set forth in this title.
SECTION 42: The City Council finds that these a~endments will not
adversely affect the environment and hereby issues a negative declaration.
SECTION 43: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk
shall cause the same to be published within fifteen (15) days after its
passage at least once in The Daily Report, a newspaper of general circulation
published in the City of Ontario, California, and circulated in the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, California.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1983.
AYES: Dahl, Buquet, Schlosser, Frost, Mikels
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
/O. Mikels, Mayor
ATTEST: