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HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-71 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 94-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 94-01, AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE. WHEREAS, on the 22nd day of June and continued to the 27th day of July 1994, the Planning Commission held a duly advertised public hearing pursuant to Section 65864 of the California Government Code. SECTION 1: The Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission has made the following findings: 1. That the Amendment will provide for development of a comprehensively planned urban community within the District that is superior to development otherwise allowable under alternate regulations; and 2. That the Amendment will provide for development within the District in a manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development and growth management policies of the City. SECTION 2: The Commission finds and determines that the project identified above in this Resolution is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve and adopt Sign Ordinance Amendment 94-01 to modify the Municipal Code per the attached Ordinance. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JULY 1994. PLANN .G q. . SSION OF THE G1i TY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 1 iiwi E. v.vidllitetarman ATTEST: a- Bra�“ler, tary I, Brad Buller, 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 27th day of July 1994, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, LUMPP, MELCHER, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 94-01, AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE. A. Recitals (i) On June 22, and continued to July 27, 1994, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing with respect to the above-referenced Sign Ordinance Amendment. Following the conclusion of said public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. , thereby recommending that the City Council adopt Sign Ordinance Amendment No. 94-01. (ii) On , 1994, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing and concluded said hearing prior to its adoption of this ordinance. (iii) All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this ordinance have occurred. B. Ordinance The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1: Section 14.20. 100, Subsection 2. Business identification (businesses within shopping centers) , is hereby amended to read, in words and figures, as shown in the attached Exhibit "A. " SECTION 2: Section 14. 16.022 is hereby added to Chapter 14. 16 to read as follows: 14.16.022 Traffic hazards. All signs and sign structures shall be subject to the following: A. No sign or sign structure shall be erected at the intersection of any street or at any driveway access to a street in a way that obstructs free and clear vision of pedestrians and vehicular traffic; B. No sign or sign structure shall be erected at any location where, by reason of the position, shape, illumination, or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device; and CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 94-01 Page 2 C. No sign or sign structure shall be erected that makes the use of the words "STOP," "LOOK," "DANGER," or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic. SECTION 3: Section 14. 16.023 is hereby added to Chapter 14. 16 to read as follows: 14.16.023 Illuminated sign nuisances. Signs illuminated internally or externally shall be located or shielded so as to prevent any glare from the bulb, tubes, or other illumination devices from falling upon adjacent property or street rights-of- way. SECTION 4: Section 14. 16.020.M. is hereby added to Chapter 14. 16 to read as follows: M. Obscene matter. SECTION 5: Section 14.04.010, Subsection A, of Chapter 14.04 is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.04.010 Declaration of need. A. The city recognizes the need for signs as a means to advertise and 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 ensure 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 designs, 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. SECTION 6: Section 14.08.210 of Chapter 14.08 is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.08.210 Monument sign. "Monument sign" means a free-standing sign Of f000 %$$$ ¢X $X ? Of XvI $¢%%4$ J incorporating the design and building materials accenting the architectural theme of the buildings on the same property. CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 94-01 Page 3 SECTION 7: Section 14.08.331 is hereby added to Chapter 14.08 to read as follows: 14.08.331 Sign structure. °Sign structure' means a structure of any kind, including supports, uprights, base, guys, anchors, bracing, framework, and any decoration of the sign upon which a sign is placed or erected. SECTION 8: Section 14.24.070 of Chapter 14.24 is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.24.070 Illumination and motion. Monument signs shall be nonmoving stationary structures (in all components) and illumination, if any, shall be maintained by artificial light which is stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times (nonflashing) . Internal illumination is preferred; if external illumination is used, concealed or decorative fixtures shall be used. SECTION 9: Section 14.20.040 of Chapter 14.20 is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.20.040 Special event signs. Special event signs may be approved for a limited period of time in any zoning district as a means of publicizing special events such as &AAA ¢ld¢pfX$fl carnivals, festivals, charitable events, and Christmas tree lots, AAA XXX@tstx 00000 in conjunction with a Temporary Use Permit. To apply for approval of special event signs, 0$ AAAXXAA$$ A$AXX Ait$$X1t A XA%%$z YA any business or property owner must submit an application with the city plann¢Xing division which describes the proposed sign by means of a sketch and the display dates for review and approval. rA0 Any 10000, %$XX 00e0 X$¢ 04000 1000 fX?1±000 0000d A$YW A00, 0000n AAA 00XX 000 X A0,000000 000,001 X250,00 00$ 000000 000i AX A¢$y 00 04000,/ 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. CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 94-01 Page 4 C. Special event signs shall be limited to forty- five days per calendar year. SECTION 10: Section 14.20.041 of Chapter 14.20 is hereby amended to read as follows: 14.20.041 v'00010000X 0000 Temporary advertising signs. A 1400$00X000X 00700 temporary advertising sign may be approved for a temporary period of time, as specified in this section, for commercial and industrial uses. The signs may be used to promote the sale of new products, new tenant, new management, new hours of operation, a new service, or to promote a special sale. Any business or property owner desiring to use a 000000 000X 00700 temporary advertising sign must file an application and drawing or photograph with the city planning division for review and approval. The use of such signs is subject to the following limitations: A. No more than one sign shall be permitted per activity or business. B. The sign shall be a temporary sign 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 square feet and shall be posted below the roof. In the case of a ground sign, the height of the sign shall not exceed eight feet. 0/ 000000X000X 000 0X400 0$0XX 00 X0000 x0 0 00004 00000 000 x0 00000 404000 x1040! Y000 000 000000 0X0XX s0 0000000 NO 000 0000000 4000 00X 0 000000 0 X000 Of 000 0010 004 4000/ 2',40 000000 004 $0 0000000 NO 0001 0000000000 0040/ D. The sign shall be limited to a display period of at least seven days. Nine such periods shall be permitted for each calendar year, not to exceed a total of 63 days per year. A maximum of four periods may be approved consecutively to allow a single sign to be displayed for up to 28 days; otherwise, a minimum of two weeks shall be required between display periods. CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 94-01 Page 5 SECTION 11 : Section 14.20.045 is hereby added to Chapter 14.20 to read as follows: 14.20.045 Grand opening signs. A grand opening sign may be approved for a temporary period of time in any zoning district to advertise a new business or a change of business name following a closure. Any business or property owner desiring to use a grand opening sign must file an application together with a drawing or photograph to the city's planning division for review and approval. An application must be made either prior to opening or within the first 60 days of operation. The use of such signs is subject to the following limitations: A. No more than one sign shall be permitted per grand opening. B. The sign shall be a temporary sign designed either as a wall, window, or ground sign. The sign can be in the form of a banner or pennant. C. The sign shall not exceed 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. The sign shall be limited to a display period not to exceed 30 days prior to opening and 60 days after opening, for a total display period of 90 days. SECTION 12 : This Council finds and determines that the project identified above in this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. 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