HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 08-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2007-00495, AMENDING
SECTIONS 14.08.350, 14.16.010(P), AND 16.14.020 AND ADDING
CHAPTER 14.25 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING TEMPORARY
SIGNS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an, application for Municipal Code Amendment
No. DRC2007-00495,as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the
subject Municipal Code Amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 9th day of January 2008, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and adopted a
resolution that recommended approval for DRC2007-00495, which was forwarded to the
City Council for consideration.
3. On the 20th day of February 2008, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
reviewed the item as forwarded by the Planning Commission by Resolution. During this duly noticed
public hearing on the application,the City Council directed that the item be continued indefinitely so
that it could be revised to include additional standards and then brought back to the City Council
Temporary Sign Subcommittee and Planning Commission.
4. On the 14th day of May 2008, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the revised Temporary Sign
Ordinance and concluded said hearing on that date.
5. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on May 14, 2008, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property located within the City; and
b. The proposed amendment will not have a significant impact on the environment.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in
Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
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DCA DRC2007-00495 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
May 14, 2008
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a. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan
and will provide for development, within the district, in a manner consistent with the General Plan
and with related development; and
b. This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the Municipal Code;
and
C. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
d. The subject application is consistent with the objectives the Municipal Code; and
e. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is statutorily exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under Section 15061 (b)(3) of CEQA because the Ordinance will
impose greater limitations on uses than may be conducted on developed properties in the City and
will thereby serve to reduce potential significant adverse impacts. The Planning Commission has
reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption,and based on its own independent
judgment, concurs in the Staff's determination of exemption.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Municipal Code Amendment
No. DRC2007-00495 by recommending adoption of the attached City Council Ordinance.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVE AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF MAY 2008.
PLANNING CO MISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: PJI§A�y
Pam art, Chairman
ATTEST:
Jam R. Troyer, AICP, Secretdry
I,James R.Troyer,AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was.duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 14th day of May, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AMENDING SECTIONS
14.08.350, 14.16.010(P) AND 14.16.020 AND ADDING
CHAPTER 14.25 TO THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING TEMPORARY SIGNS,
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
A. Recitals.
(i) It is this Council's intent and goal in adopting this Ordinance to clarify
existing regulations regarding temporary signs within street rights of way. This City
Council finds and declares that the regulations provided by this Ordinance are intended
to provide for the public safety and well being by assuring the community aesthetic
expectations are fulfilled.
(ii) This City Council also is aware of the fact that temporary signs placed on
private property and often referred to as yard signs tend to be impermanent, flimsy, and
vulnerable to the elements. Because of the tendency of such signs to proliferate,
creating litter, physical blight, and traffic safety hazards, this City Council hereby adopts
regulation set forth in this Ordinance pertaining to such signs. It is the purpose and
intent of this City Council to provide minimal regulations regarding the posting, display,
maintenance and removal of such signs on private property in order to protect the First
Amendment rights of persons posting such signs on their property while protecting the
health, safety and general welfare of the general public and maintaining the aesthetic
qualities of the City.
B. Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does
hereby ordain as follows:
Sec. 1 . The City Council hereby finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct.
Sec. 2. Section 14.08.350 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code hereby is
amended to read as follows:
"14.08.350 Temporary sign.
'Temporary sign' means a sign erected for a temporary purpose
attracting attention to an activity as provided for within this title."
Sec. 3. Section 14.16.010(P) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code hereby
is amended to read as follows:
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"P. Political signs having to do with any issue, ballot measure, or
candidate in any municipal, county, 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 set forth in this title,
2. All political signs shall be placed no earlier than forty five days
prior to the election and shall be removed not later than seven days
following the date of election,
3. A political sign shall not exceed the size outlined in section
14.25.020(C) of this code 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 signs, whether on public or private
property, shall not cause public safety or health hazards,
6. No political signs 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 approval by the city engineering division,
7. No political sign shall be posted in violation of any provisions of
this title."
Sec. 4. Section 14.16.020 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code hereby is
amended to read as follows:
"14.16.020 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;
B. Flashing signs, except in time and temperature signs;
C. Animated signs;
D. Revolving signs;
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E. Vehicle signs;
F. Portable signs, except where permitted in this title'
G. Off- site signs, except temporary directional signs as provided
for in this title
H. Signs on the public right-of-way, except temporary directional
signs and political signs as provided for in this title and signs required by a
governmental agency
I. Signs blocking doors or fire escapes;
J. Light bulb strings and exposed tubing, except for temporary
uses such as Christmas tree lots;
K. Banners, flags, pennants and balloons, except for special
events as provided for in this title;
L. Advertising structures, except as otherwise permitted in this title;
M. Obscene matter."
Sec. 5. Chapter 14.25 hereby is added to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Code to read as follows:
"Chapter 14.25
14.25.020. Temporary Signs on Private Property.
The following provisions shall control the placement of temporary
signs on private property, excepting those signs referred to in and
governed by the provisions of Chapter 14.20 of this Municipal Code:
A. Only one sign advertising, identifying, displaying, or directing or
attracting attention to a particular idea or event shall be placed on any
parcel of real property.
B. Any sign advertising, identifying, displaying, directing, or
attracting attention to, or conveying an idea related to an event which is to
occur on a certain date shall not be placed on a privately owned parcel of
property more than 45 days prior to that date and shall be removed no
later than 10 days after that date.
C. The area of any face of a temporary sign located on a
residentially zoned parcel of property shall not exceed six square feet.
The area of any face of a temporary sign located on any parcel of private
property zoned for non-residential use shall not exceed 32 square feet."
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Sec. 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the pass of this Ordinance.
PASSED this day of 12008.
Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Mayor
I, Debbie J. Adams, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the day of
2007, and was finally passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga held on the day of 2008, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk
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