HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD NO 4953ORDINANCE NO. 49 5 3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS
17.04.547, 17.60.020, 17.60.060, 17.60.070 AND
17.60.080 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO SIGNS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 17.04.547 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.04.547 Sign.
"Sign" means and includes every message, announcement, device,
declaration, demonstration, display, illustration, insignia, advertising statuary,
surface or space, including the supporting structure and component parts,
erected or maintained for attraction of, attention to, identification of or
advertisement of a business, profession, product or service. Exemptions to
this definition are listed in Section 17.60.080. Specific sign definitions are
identified as follows:
"Abandoned sign" means a sign that includes copy that remains in place
or is not maintained, for a period of ninety days or more, which no longer
advertises or identifies an on-going business, product or service available
on the premises where the sign is located.
"Advertising statuary" means a three-dimensional imitation, representation
or similitude of a person, animal or object which is sculptured, molded or
cast in any solid or plastic substance, materials or fabric and is used for
advertising purposes.
"A -frame" means any sign with twc
advertising display, not attached t
whether portable or affixed to the
frame, T -frame and sandwich board,
or more faces or surfaces usable for
the wall of a building or structure,
ground and commonly known as A -
"Animated sign" means any sign which uses movement or change of
lighting to depict action, or to create a special effect or scene.
"Awning, canopy or marquee sign" means a sign that is mounted on or
painted on, or attached to an awning, canopy, marquee, or other such
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overhang. Such signs shall be considered wall signs for the purpose of
calculating allowable sign area.
"Banner, flag, pennant, streamer or balloon" means any fabric, bunting,
plastic, paper, or similar non -rigid material used for advertising purposes
attached to or pinned on or from any structure, staff, pole, line, framing or
vehicle, including captive balloons and other such inflatable signs, but not
including official flags of the United States, state of California and other
states of the nation, counties, municipalities, foreign nations and
national/international nonprofit organizations.
"Bench sign" means a bench located outdoors with advertising matter
thereon.
"Building identification sign" means a sign which serves to identify individual
buildings on a site to assist in providing direction to the public. Such sign
does not contain commercial advertisement or business identification.
"Business identification sign" means any sign which is used to identify or
advertise the occupant of a commercial or industrial business.
"Center identification sign" means any sign which is used to identify or
advertise a shopping or business center as defined in this title.
"Commercial sign" means a sign which advertises a product or service for
profit or for a business purpose.
"Construction or home improvement sign" means a temporary sign stating
the names of those individuals, firms or corporations connected with the
construction project and which is placed upon the premises where
construction, repair or renovation is in progress. Said sign may include the
name of the city in which their business is located and emergency
telephone numbers.
"Copy" means any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs, or other
symbolic representations incorporated into a sign.
"Directional sign" means an on -premises, incidental sign designed to guide
or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
"Directory" means any sign listing the names, and/or use, and/or location of
the various businesses or activities conducted within a building or group of
buildings.
"Electric message display" means a sign displaying words, symbols, figures,
images or video that is automatically controlled by mechanical, electronic,
or computerized means.
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"Flashing sign" means any sign which contains or is illuminated by lights
which flash, scintillate, blink, travel, go on and off intermittently, change in
intensity or color or is illuminated by light not providing constant illumination,
also including flashing beacons or flashing arrows and parts of attachments
to signs which are illuminated by such lights.
"Freestanding sign" means a sign which is supported by one or more
columns, uprights, or braces in or upon the ground and not attached to a
building. Monument, pylon and pole signs are considered freestanding
signs.
"Freeway-oriented sign" means any pylon sign identifying premises where
food, lodging and places of business engaged in supplying goods and
services essential to the normal operation of motor vehicles and which are
directly dependent upon an adjacent freeway.
"Future facility sign" means a temporary sign which identifies the future use
or tenant, consistent with what use is permitted by the existing zoning of the
site.
"Garage sale sign" means a temporary sign which announces the sale of
personal used goods, furniture, or clothing at a residence by the occupant
for a limited period of time. Sign may also be referred to as a yard sale or
estate sale.
"Indirectly illuminated sign" means a sign whose illumination is derived
entirely from a light source which is arranged so that no direct rays of light
are projected from such light source into adjacent properties or public
streets.
"Logo" means a symbol, design, or graphic representation which may or
may not include text, which identifies a business, activity or company.
"Menuboard" means a sign similar to a readerboard which is a permanent
structure upon which is displayed a menu of items for sale and may or may
not include prices, of which the copy is of a temporary or changeable
nature. Advertisement or copy shall not be displayed on materials
constructed of cloth, fabric, paper, cardboard, placards, or similar such
materials.
"Monument sign" means a low profile freestanding sign supported from
grade to the bottom of the sign face with or having the appearance of a
solid base. The width of the base shall be at least seventy-five percent of
the dimension of the width of the sign face, and the area of said base shall
not exceed fifty percent of the allowable area of the sign face.
"Moving sign" means any sign which has any visible moving part, visible
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apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic or kinetic
means, including intermittent electrical pulsations, or by action of wind
currents.
"Nameplate" means a small sign that contains the name and/or address of
the occupant of a residence or building, and is located near or on the door
of the entrance.
"Neighborhood/subdivision identification sign" means a sign which
identifies a single-family development, condominium development, or
apartment complex. This type of sign also includes signs identifying public
parks.
"Nonconforming sign" means a sign which was legally installed under laws
or ordinances in effect prior to the effective date of this title or subsequent
revisions as they pertain to signage, but which is currently in conflict with
those provisions. This definition does not include signs illegally installed
contrary to the laws or ordinances in effect when it was established.
"Off -premises or off-site sign" means a sign that directs attention to a
business, profession, product, commodity, or service that is not the primary
business, profession, product, commodity or service conducted, sold,
manufactured or offered on the site on which the sign is located.
"On -premises or on-site sign" means a sign that directs attention to a
business, profession, product, commodity, or service that is the primary
business, profession, product, commodity or service conducted, sold,
manufactured or offered on the site on which the sign is located.
"Outdoor advertising sign (billboard" means a sign that is rented or leased
for limited durations as specified by Section 17.60.070E, has temporary or
changeable copy, and is not to be used as permanent off -premises
identification sign for a business or activity, and directs attention to a
business, profession, product, commodity or service that is not the primary
business, profession, product, commodity or service conducted, sold,
manufactured or offered on the site on which the sign is located.
"Outlining of a building" means the placing and maintaining of neon tubing,
fluorescent lighting, or incandescent lighting in a line marking the outer
limits or edges of a building or window or roof of a building. Such definition
shall not apply to any customary Christmas lighting placed and maintained
for a reasonable time during the holiday season.
"Pole banner" means a sign on a rectangular piece of lightweight fabric or
similar non -rigid material that is attached on the longest side to a vertical
pole, and is framed along the top and/or bottom by a solid structural unit
attached to the pole to ensure that it hangs flat.,
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"Portable sign" means a sign not permanently affixed to the ground or a
building or structure on the premises it is intended to occupy.
"Projecting sign" means an identification sign other than a wall sign, which
projects more than twelve inches from and is supported by, a wall of a
building or structure.
"Promotional sign" means a temporary sign that promotes an individual
business' merchandise, services or products on sale, but does not include
the business' name.
"Public service sign" means any sign or portion thereof intended to promote
items of general interest to the community such as public events or public
messages, time, temperature, atmospheric conditions.
"Pylon sign" means a freestanding sign that is supported by pylons, pillars,
poles, columns, or similar structures, and that the area between grade and
the bottom of the sign face is more than fifty percent open. Such sign may
also be referred to as a pole sign.
"Readerboard" means a sign which is a permanent structure upon which is
displayed advertising material or copy of a temporary or changeable
nature. Advertisement or copy shall not be displayed on materials
constructed of cloth, fabric, paper, cardboard, placards, or similar such
materials.
"Real estate sign" means a temporary sign offering real property, personal
property, or a business, or any combination thereof, for sale, lease or
exchange and includes signs pertinent to open houses and property
management. It does not include merchandise sold in the usual course of
business.
"Residential subdivision/project directional kiosk" means an offsite sign
structure with individual name panels identifying subdivisions where new
home sales are taking place. Each panel informs the viewer as to the
specific project and the route or change of direction of travel for potential
buyers to visit the project.
"Roof sign" means an identification sign or portion thereof located on, or
extending over the roof line of a building and either supported by the roof
of a building or by independent structural frame. A sign which is attached
flat against the wall of a penthouse or other similar roof structure which is a
part of the enclosed floor area of the building shall be considered a roof
sign. Mansard type roof signs or any single -faced sign attached to or
mounted upon a roof which has a slope which exceeds forty-five degrees
from the horizontal plane and which does not project above the highest
sight line of such roof, shall be deemed a wall sign for the purposes of this gPKF
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"Rotating sign" means any sign that moves or that portion of any sign which
moves or rotates in any manner.
"Shingle sign" means a sign that is suspended from a marquee, canopy,
awning, or similar overhang, and is oriented to be viewed by pedestrians.
"Skyline building sign" means a wall sign comprised solely of individual
letters or logo that provides long distance visual identification of a building
or its primary tenant. Such sign shall only be permitted for a building that is
three or more stories and shall be located on the top story or between the
top story and top of the building.
"Special event sign" means a temporary sign publicizing a unique
happening, action, purpose or occasion. These signs may be promotional;
however, the event occurs infrequently or one time such as grand openings,
clearance sales, seasonal sales, carnivals, and fund raising events.
"Temporary sign" means a sign usually constructed of cloth or fabric,
cardboard, wallboard, wood, aluminum, or other light material intended to
be displayed for a limited period of time.
"Vehicle sign" means an advertising display or sign that is exposed to public
view, attached to, painted on, or supported from a parked or mobile
automobile, truck trailer or other mobile vehicle, for the purpose of
advertising a business, service or products, or directing people to a business
activity, located on any private or public property, but shall not refer to
standard advertising or identification practices where such sign is painted
on or permanently attached to a commercial or business vehicle used in
the conduct of such business.
"Wall sign" means a sign attached to, embedded in, painted on or erected
against the exterior wall of a building or structure, with the exposed face of
the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the plane of the wall, and
does not project more than twelve inches from the wall that is attached.
Signs attached to or painted on an awning, canopy, marquee, or other
such overhang shall be considered wall signs for the purpose of calculating
allowable sign area.
"Window sign" means any sign painted, attached, glued or otherwise
affixed to, and visibly displayed on the inside or outside of a ground floor
window and facing a public street, walkway, mall or parking lot available
for public use. If a window is painted or otherwise covered in that if
resembles the building wall or no longer functions to provide a view within
or outside the building, then any signs within or on that space shall be
considered as and subject to the minimum area permitted for wall signs.
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SECTION 2.
Section 17.60.020 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.60.020 Permits.
A. Permit Required. No sign shall be painted, placed, pasted, posted,
printed, tacked, fastened, constructed, erected, re -erected, installed,
altered or otherwise permitted or maintained without first obtaining a
permit from the building director in accordance with the requirements of
this chapter and Chapter 15.36.
B. Permit Not Required. Regardless of subsection A, permits from the
building director are not required for the following signs:
1. Real estate sales, rent, lease or open house; construction/home
improvement, future facility use or tenant signs, and agricultural signs
not exceeding sixteen square feet in area and six feet in height, placed
on the property subject to such sign;
2. Changing of the advertising copy or message on a theater marquee,
readerboard, menuboard, or similar such sign;
3. Repainting or cleaning of an outdoor advertising structure or
changing the advertising copy or message thereon shall not be
considered an erection or alteration which requires a sign permit unless
a structural change is made;
4. Nonilluminated promotional window sign as regulated by the zone
district in which it is located;
5. Garage/yard sale and estate sale signs, pursuant to the
requirements of Section 17.60.060(B);
6. Non -Commerical signs, pursuant to the requirements of Section
17.60.070(C);
7. Flags for model homes as regulated in the residential districts;
8. Name plate, as regulated;
9. Signs that are exempt as specified in Section 17.60.080;
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10. Nonprofit special event signs subject to the provisions of Section
17.60.070(8)(5);
11. Pole banners, pennants/streamers in compliance with the provisions
of Sections 17.60.060(6)(4), (5) and (9).
C. Other Actions. Uses permitted under conditional use permits, wall and
landscape plans, zone changes, specific plans, and other such projects
may include signage as part of and in accordance with, the permit or
project. The board of zoning adjustment, planning commission, or city
council may approve, deny, limit or grant modifications to such signage
consistent with the provisions of this chapter. If a comprehensive sign plan is
required as a condition of approval for such project, a separate
application for said plan shall be required pursuant to Section 17.60.030.
D. Exceptions. The building director may, in writing, grant exceptions to the
following sign regulations provided it has been determined that strict
application of the provisions of this chapter places an unnecessary hardship
in satisfying the purposes of this chapter:
1. Reduction of the minimum sign setbacks or minimum distance
between signs of not more than ten feet;
2. Signage on properties having no street frontage provided that any
such sign permitted shall not exceed the regulations as delineated by
the zone district in which they are located;
3. Additional on-site residential project identification signs, not to
exceed two additional per project, or an increase in sign area of one
residential identification project sign to sixty-four square feet;
4. An increase of a monument sign located within a commercial or
industrial zone district to sixty square feet in area and twelve feet in
height, provided the total number of monument signs per street
frontage shall not exceed two signs and no pylon sign exists along that
street frontage or will be permitted.
E. Modification of Regulations Not Permitted. Signs shall only be permitted
provided they meet the regulations of the zone district in which they are
located for that type of sign. With the exception of subsection D of this
section or Section 17.60.030 regarding comprehensive sign plans, no
waivers of, exceptions to, or modification of any regulation of this chapter
shall be permitted.
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F. Fees. The city may impose fees to offset the costs associated with permit
administration and monitoring pursuant to Chapter 3.70.
SECTION 3.
Section 17.60.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.60.060 Sign development standards.
A. General Regulations. The following provisions shall apply to all signs
unless otherwise stated in this chapter:
1. Signs or their supporting members shall not be erected, altered,
relocated, or maintained so as to interfere with or restrict access to a
window or other opening in a building in such manner as to limit air
circulation or obstruct or interfere with the free use of a fire escape, exit,
standpipe, stairway, door, ventilator or window, or similar opening. Any
such sign constitutes a nuisance and shall not become a legal
nonconforming sign.
2. All signs shall be constructed, installed and maintained to structurally
comply with all applicable requirements of the Building Code and
Uniform Sign Code, as adopted and amended by the city. Those signs
incorporating electrical components shall be constructed and
maintained to also comply with the Electrical Code as adopted by the
city.
3. Where signs are permitted to be illuminated, the following
regulations shall apply:
a. Floodlighting is permitted only when such lighting is installed on
private property or property maintained by a maintenance district,
and is hooded or shielded so that the light source is not a nuisance
or detrimental to persons viewing such area, nor affect or interfere
with vehicular traffic, pedestrians, or adjacent properties in any
manner.
b. Outlining of a building by means of exposed neon tubing is
permitted only where the amperage does not exceed thirty
milliamperes. Outlining of a building by means of exposed
incandescent lighting is permitted if the wattage does not exceed
forty watts per bulb and the units of lights forming the line marking
the outer limits or edges of a building, or window or roof of a building,
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c. Exposed bulbs forming a part of a sign are permitted, provided
they do not exceed fifteen watts per bulb; signs in the C-2, C -C, C -B,
M-1, M-2 and M-3 zone districts may be allowed up to forty watts per
bulb. Neon signs shall not exceed thirty milliamperes. Bulbs providing
indirect lighting not visible form off the premises of the sign are not
subject to this subsection. Exposed reflector -type lamps forming part
of a sign or used to illuminate a sign are prohibited in all instances.
d. Flashing signs are only permitted in the C-2, C -C, C -B, M-1, M-2
and M-3 zone districts and shall not exceed a total of sixty
milliamperes for neon signs, and ten watts for incandescent signs.
e. Signs that contain changeable copy produced by light emitting
diodes (LEDs), incandescent or low voltage lamps or bulbs, cathode
ray tubes (CRTs), plasma, or other such lighting devices, shall include
automatic brightness compensation features to adjust brightness to
compensate for sun angle and ambient light conditions, and ensure
that the sign is visible but not excessively bright to adversely affect
motorists or nearby residents.
4. Placards or posters advertising special community events are
permitted as window signs or on public bulletin boards.
5. Public service signs may contain or include trade or professional
name identification and logo only.
6. Theater marquee signs are permitted pursuant to the regulations of
the Uniform Sign Code as adopted and amended by Chapter 15.36.
7. Permitted signs for a particular street frontage of a parcel may not
be combined with that allowed for another street frontage for the
purpose of placing the combined area of signs on one street frontage.
8. Any commercial sign which does not identify or advertise the
occupant of a building, lot or premises, or relate to any merchandise or
to any business or other activity available or being conducted at the
building, lot or premises where the sign is located, except outdoor
advertising signs and subdivision directional signs, is prohibited; however,
in each instance and under the some conditions under which this
chapter permits a sign, a sign containing copy with ideological, political,
or other noncommercial message and constructed subject to the
standards of the zone district in which it is located, shall be permitted.
9. Persons owning or controlling any sign shall keep such sign, together
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state of preservation at all times. Signs shall be fully operational and
present a satisfactory appearance in regard to painting, cleaning,
broken faces, electrical outages, landscaping, or anything deemed
related to the appearance of the sign.
10. Any sign structure, can, supports, anchors or other related
component of a sign that will not be utilized due to new signs being
permitted, shall be removed prior to any new sign being installed.
B. Regulations by Zone District—Sign Matrix. The following tables identify
the signs permitted in each zone district. In addition to the following
regulations, all signs shall be in compliance with all other provisions of this
chapter:
1. Signs permitted in the Residential and Agricultural/Open Space Zone
Districts (R, E, A, OS, MH, TT, FP -P, DI Zones):
Sign Type
Sign Style
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Area
Maximum
Height
illumination
Allowetl?
Location
Restrictions
(also see
Section
17.60.50)
Remarks
a. Shall be
Shall Identify only
a. Name
Wall or
I per
I sq. ff.
Below
Yes
on
the name and/or
Plate
door
residence
roofline
premises.
street address of
the occupant.
t
b. Sign shall
be
attached
to and
parallel
with the
front wall or
front door.
20 for wall
Setbacks:
a. Copy limited to
b.
Wall or
I per street
32 sq. ft.
sign and 6
Yes
project name and
Apartment
monument
frontage
each
ft. for
- 10 ft. from
address only.
ID
monument
interior
b. Signs shall not be
sign
property
internally lighted.
(over 4
Note :
No
lines
Wall signs
c. Building wall sign
units)
may
- 0 ft. from
shall not exceed a
exceed
horizontal length
the height
street
greater than 70% of
max. If
rights -of-
the linear frontage
building is
way
elevation that sign
3 or more
is placed.
stories per
d. If skyline signs
skyline
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Location
Restrictions
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Illumlnatlon
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Heigh}
Allowed+
Section
17.60.50)
sign
are utilized, such
standards
signs as well as all
other wall signs
shall be subject to
Section 17.60.070F.
Signs shall be
a. Copy limited to
C.
Subdivision
2 per
32 sq. ft.
6 ft.
Yes
located at
project/
wall or
major
each
eneirances
neighborhood
Subdivision
monument
entrance
where
name only; use of
arterial
developer/
ID
not to
and/or
subdivider name or
collector
logo, or
( Includes
exceed
streets
commercial
signs at 2
intersect with
advertising Is
parks)
local streets
prohibited.
entrances
into the
development.
P. City Parks Div.
shall approve of all
material used in
the sign to assure
continued
maintenance.
d. Temporary
Signs
2 per
Shall be
a. Limited to new
i.
Freestanding
subdivision
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
within the
projects only.
Residenti
(multlple
subdivision
phases of a
or project.
b. Copy may
al
tract shall
Signs shall
include direction to
Project ID
be
considered
be
model homes/sales
a single
prohibited
office, the
ion -site)
subdivision)
on lots
developer/builder'
developed
s name, logo,
with
prices, and any
residences,
other information
related to home
sales.
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Location
Restrictions
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
III'M,a l
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.50)
a All signs shall be
removed within 30
days after the initial
sale/rent of the last
unit in the
project/subdivision
tract, or 2 years
after recordation
of the final map,
whichever occurs
first. The director
may grant up to 2
time extensions not
to exceed 1 year
each if necessary
to complete all
sales.
Residential
Residential
See Section 17.60.070 A.
Sub/
Project
Directional
(off-site)
a, Shall be
a. Copy shall
Ii. Real
k,e,niwlrg
I per
6 sq, ft.
b ft.
No
on
pertain to advertise
Estate
parcel
premises
the sale, rent or
being sold,
lease and not for
(soles,
rented or
the purpose of
rent,
leased.
commercial
advertising of a
lease)
b. -10 ft.
business.
from
interior
b. Signs shall be
property
removed within 10
lines.
days after the sale,
- 0 ft. from
lease or exchange
street
has been
rights -of-
completed.
way.
a. The maximum
iv. RealOff-site
v,eeeronaine
b per
3 sq. ft.
6 ft.
No
directional
duration of the use
Estate
residence (1
signs shall
of these signs shall
notbe
not exceed
(open
on-site, 5
located
consecutive days
house)
off-site
more than
each week.
1 mile from
atreatlonal
the open
b. Use of A -frame
house.
signs are permitted
provided they are
not located in The
public -right-of-way
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Location
Restrictions
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Illumination
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowetl?
Section
17.60.50)
or maintained
parkway/
landscape area.
c. Balloons,
pennants,
streamers and
banners may be
used in conjunction
with on-site signs
but not off-site
signs.
Off-site sign
a. No property shall
V,
Freestanding
2 per
3 sq. ft.
6 ft.
No
shall not be
be allowed
Garage,
residence (l
placed
signage for more
within right-
than 2 sales per
Yard and
on-site, 1
of way and
calendar year.
Estate
off-site)
shall not be
b. The maximum
affixed in
duration of the use
Sales
any
of these signs shall
manner to
not exceed 3
any utility
consecutive days.
pole, street
c. Balloons,
sign, fence,
pennants,
etc.
streamers and
banners may be
used in conjunction
with on-site signs
but not off-site
igns.
a. Shall be
a. Copy limited to
vi.
rree,tonamg
I per
4 sq. ft.
6 ft.
No
on
type of
coon�c�oo
project or
premises.
construction
occurring on-site
r
residence
and name of
b. Shall be
Homesetback
10
company Including
ft, from all
logo.
',w mem
property
b. Sign shall be
lines.
removed within 10
days after
completion of
project.
a. Shall be
a. Copy limited to
vii. Future
v,eaaa�a,,y
1 per
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
on
identify future use
Use
untl ebnea
premises.
consistent with
b. Shall be
existing zoning and
parcel
setback 10
may include
from all
Ownership ID.
property
b. Sign shall be
lines.
removed upon
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Sign Style
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Area
Maximum
Height
iill
Allowed'
Location
Restrictions
(also see
Section
17.60.50)
Remarks
initial occupancy
of site or building.
viii.
Signs:
Sales
Sales
Signs for
a. Limited to new
Model
"eBSI°'"9
I per sales
office:
office:
No
sales office
projects only,
P I Y,
Home/
and flags
office
24 sq. ft.
8 ft.
and model
b. Copy limited to
Tract
I per
Model
Model
homes shall
name of
Sales
model
home:
home'.
be located
development
Office
home8
s ft
q'.
4 ft
on the lot
and/or company
Flags:
.
containing
name/logo.
Flog:
Flag:
said office
c. All flags shall be
20 per
15 sq. ft.
25 ft.
or model.
removed within 30
subdivision
(pole
Flags may
days after the initial
height)
located
sale of the last unit
anywhere
in the
on the
project/subdivision
project site
tract, or 2 years
where the
after recordation
new homes
of the final map,
are being
whichever occurs
constructe
first. The Director
of for
may grant up to 2
appropriat
time extensions not
e
to exceed I year
identificati
each if such flags
on of the
are necessary to
project,
complete all sales.
model
J. Signs shall be
homes or
removed when
sales office,
model home is
provided
sold, sales office
they are
closedr or per
no1
subsection c
located
above, whichever
within any
occurs first.
street right-
of-way or
public
e. Special event
parkway.
permits are not
Flags shall
required for
be
balloons (as limited
prohibited
per Section
on
17.60.070 B.3.) or
developed
banners 6 ft, or less
lots with
in height if only
occupied
used on Saturdays
residences
and Sundays.
or lots not
owned by
the builder/
developer
adverfising
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Maximum
Maximum
Illumination
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.50)
on said
signs.
See Section 17.60.070 B.
X.
Special
Event
X.
See Section 17.60.070 C.
Non-
commercial
a. Shall be
a. Copy limited to
e.
r,eeno�amq
I per
32 sq. ft.
8 ft.
No
on
products produced
Agricultural
parcel
premises
on the property or
b. Shall be
agricultural related
Products
setback 10
affiliation, and may
from
also include name
property
of owner.
lines,
b. Sign is only
except
permitted in the A
those
and R -S zone
fronting
districts.
public
streets
where no
setback is
required.
E
Uses are subject to the CH (Church) combining zone sign standards pursuant to Section
Churches
17.60.060(B)16)(c).
and
Schools
2. Signs Permitted in the C -O (Professional and Administrative Office) Zone District:
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Maximum
Maximum
llkminanon
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
a.
Subject to the residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(8) (1)
Residential
Use
No limit;
Street
30 ft.
Yes
Sign shall
a. Each business
b. Business
Wall
total
elevations:
Note: Wall
not project
shall be entitled a
ID
combined
I sq. ft.
signs may
above
minimum of 16
area of all
per linear
exceed
roofline of
sq. ft. of wall
signage
foot of
the height
building.
signage per
shall not
the
maximum
elevation.
exceed
business'
if building
b. Sign shall not
the
elevation
is 3 or
exceed a
maximum
sign is
more
horizontal length
area per
located
stories per
greater than 70°%
elevation.
or 100 sq.
skyline
of the linear
ft.,
sign
business
whichever
standards.
frontage.
is less.
c. If skyline
Non-
building signs are
street
proposed, such
elevations:
signs as well as all
0.5 sq. ft.
other wall signs
per linear
shall be subject
foot of
to Section
the
17.60.070(F).
business'
elevation
sign
is located
or
32 sq. M.,
whichever
is less.
Pylon or
4 per
32 sq. ft.
8 ft.
Yes
J.
a. Business or
monument
street
each
Setbacks
center is limited
frontage
- 25 ft. from
to use of either
)see
interior
pylon or
Remarks
property
monument.
for
lines (not
b. Business or
additional
part of a
center name is
monument
center).
limited to being
signs)
- 0 ft. from
listed on only one
street
sign per street
rights -of-
frontage.
way.
c. If center name
b
incorporates the
Minimum
name of an on -
50 ft
site business in
any form, said
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Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
iwMin.fil
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
between
name shop not
signs.
be allowed on
c. 100 ft.
other sign per
from
item b.
existing
d. One additional
outdoor
sign per street
advertising
frontage is
structures.
permitted that
only identifies the
center.
e. Centers with
over 500 ft. of
street frontage
are allowed 1
additional
monument sign.
then 1 for each
200 ft. of
additional
frontage along
that street.
Window
Iper
8sq. ft.
Below 2nd
Yes
Ground
Area limitation
street
floor or 15
floor
and location
frontage
ft.,
windows
does not apply to
whichever
only.
customary
is less,
noncommercial
holiday
decorations
maintained
pursuant to
Section
17.60.080(R).
Shingle
I per
6 sq. ft.
7 ft. min.
Yes
Shall be at
Sign shall be
elevation
ground
entrance(s)
oriented for
clearance
utilized by
sidewalk
the public
pedestrian traffic
during
perpendicular to
business
the store front.
hours.
Name plate
I per
2 sq. ft.
6 ft.
No
Adjacent
a. Copy shop be
(wall or doors
loading
each
to or on
limited to
entrance
door of
business/tenant
loading
name.
entrance
b. Sign is limited
of each
to loading
tenant.
entrance only,
not public
entrance.
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Restrictlons
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
iliomi�axo�
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
Wall
2 per
10 sq. ft.
10 ft.
Yes
Wall only
a. Illumination
c. Building
building
coon
shall be indirect
ID
or backlit;
internal lighting is
(multiple
prohibited.
buildings
Is. Copy shall
pertain only to
on-site)
the name of the
building to assist
in providing
direction to the
public,
commercial
name/advertising
copy is
prohibited.
d. Temporary Signs
Freestanding,
I per
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
a. Shall be
a. Copy shall
i. Real
wall or
saleable
on
pertain to
Estate
window
or
premises
advertise the
leasable
being sold,
sale, rent or lease
space
rented or
and not for the
leased.
purpose of
b. Shall be
commercial
set back
advertising of a
70 ft. from
business.
all
b. Signs shall be
property
removed within
lines,
10 days after the
sale, lease or
exchange has
been completed.
Freestanding
I per
32 sq. ft,
12 ft.
No
a. Shall be
a. Copy limited
project
on
to type of
coy:n��rm�
facing
premises.
construction
street
b. Shall be
occurring on-site
set back
and name of
10 ft. from
company
property
including logo.
lines.
b. Sign shall be
removed within
10 days after
completion of
project.
Freestanding,
I per
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
a. Shall be
a. Copy limited
iii. Future
wall or
street
on
to identify future
Facility,
window
frontage
premises.
use consistent
b. Shall be
with zoning, or
Use or
set back
future
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Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
IlNmiri
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
10 ft. from
occupancy and
Tenant
property
may include
lines.
ownership
identification.
b. Sign shall be
removed upon
occupancy of
building or site.
Window
Allowed
40% of
Below 2nd
Yes
Ground
a. Copy limited
rv.
ori to 3
window
floor or 10
floor
to promoting
Promotional
building
area per
ft.,
windows
merchandise,
elevations
building
whichever
only.
services, sales,
elevation
is less.
etc., of business
activity. Business
identification is
prohibited
except as
permitted under
2.b.
b. Area limitation
does not include
business
identification
under 2.b.
c. Area limitation
and location
does not apply to
customary
noncommercial
holiday
decorations
maintained for a
reasonable time
during a holiday
season.
Pole banners
4 per light
30 in.
Cannot
Yes
Only
c. Copy limited
pole (2 on
wide x 96
extend
allowed on
to promoting
each side
in. tall
above
permanent
merchandise,
of pole,
(each)
the top of
on-site
services, sales,
back to
the light
light poles.
etc., of business
back)
pole.
activity. Business
name/logo is
limited to a
maximum of 25%
of the banner
area.
v. Special
See Section 17.60.070(B).
Event
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3. Signs permitted in the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone District:
Sign Type
Sign Style
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Area
Maximum
Height
liloninaxon
Allowed?
Location
Remarks
a.
Subject to residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060( B)(1 )
Residential
Uses
Restrictions
No limit;
Street
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Illumination
b.
Wall
Sign Type
Sign Style
Note: Wall
Yes
not project
shall be entitled a
(also see
Remarks
combined
1 sq, ft.
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
area of all
per linear
exceed
roofline of
sq. ft. of wall
Section
signage
foot of
the height
building.
signage per
17.60.050)
vi.
See Section 17.60.070(C).
Non-
Cammerod
elevation.
3. Signs permitted in the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone District:
Sign Type
Sign Style
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Area
Maximum
Height
liloninaxon
Allowed?
Location
Restrictions
(also see
Section
17.60.050)
Remarks
a.
Subject to residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060( B)(1 )
Residential
Uses
No limit;
Street
30 ft.
Sign shall
a. Each business
b.
Wall
total
elevations:
Note: Wall
Yes
not project
shall be entitled a
Business
combined
1 sq, ft.
signs may
above
minimum of 16
area of all
per linear
exceed
roofline of
sq. ft. of wall
ID
signage
foot of
the height
building.
signage per
shall not
the
maximum
elevation.
exceed
business'
if building
b. Sign shall not
the
elevation
is more
exceed a
maximum
sign is
than 3
horizontal length
area per
located
stories per
greater than 70%
elevation.
or 150 sq.
skyline
of the linear
ft.,
sign
business
whichever
standards,
frontage.
is less.
c. If skyline
Non-
building signs are
street
proposed, such
elevations:
signs as well as all
0.5 sq. ft.
other wall signs
per linear
shall be subject
foot of
to Section
the
17.60.070jFj.
business'
elevation
sign is
located
or 75 sq,
ft.,
whichever
is less.
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Sign Type
Sign Style
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Area
Maximum
Height
Illuminotlan
Allowed?
Location
Restrictions
(also see
Section
17.60.050)
Remarks
Pylon:
Pylon:
Pylon:
a.
a. Business is
Pylon or
I per
150 sq. ft.
25 ft.
Yes
Setbacks:
limited to either
monument
street
Monument:
- 25 ft. from
pylon or
frontage
Monument
8ft.
interior
monument signs;
property
however if center
32 sq. ft.
lines
identification is
Monument:
each.
provided on a
4p er
knot part of
pylon then
street
a center)
monuments are
frontage
- 0 ft. from
Permitted.
see
street
rights -of -
b. Business orRemarks
center namee is
for
way
united to being
additional
b.
on only I sign per
signs)
Minimum
street frontage.
50 t.
between
c. Pylon sign that
does not have a
signs.
c. 100 ft.
minimum
clearance of 8 ft.
from
from the ground
existing
to the bottom of
outdoor
the sign face
advertising
shall not exceed
structures,
the maximum
height and area
of a monument
sign.
d. If the center
name
incorporates the
name of an on-
site business in
any form or
variation, said
business shall not
be allowed on
other signs per
item b.
e. See Section
17.60.070)D) for
pylon sign
requirements if
proposed as a
freeway oriented
sign.
I Centers with
over 500 ft. of
street frontage
are allowed 1
additional
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Location
Restrictions
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Invminatmn
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
monument sign,
then 1 for each
200 ft. of
additional
frontage.
g. Centers with
over 1,000 ft. of
street frontage
are allowed 1
additional pylon
sign along that
street; a
minimum of 300
ft. shall be
maintained
between pylon
signs.
Below 2ndYes
Ground
Area limitation
Window
1 per
8 sq. ft.
floor or 10
floor
and location
street
ft.,
windows
does not apply to
whichever
only.
customary
frontage
is less
noncommercial
holiday
decoration
maintained
pursuant to
Section
17.60.080)R).
a. Shall not
Copy limited to
Readerboard/
2 per
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
Yes
be
indicating prices,
menuboard
business
each
portable.
merchandise, or
b. Shall not
services offered;
wall or
be placed
official public
or
services provided
freestanding)
maintained
on premises:
upon any
credit cords
sidewalk
honored;
area,
directions to
c. Minimum
customers; and
I ft.
like matters. Use
between
of streamers,
pennants and
signs,
banners are
prohibited.
Shall be at
Sign shall be
Shingle
I per
6 sq. ft.
7 ft. min.
Yes
entrance(s)
oriented for
elevation
ground
utilized by
sidewalk
public
pedestrian traffic
clearance
during
perpendicular to
business
the store front.
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Restrictions
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
iliu mwll
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
hours.
Adjacent
a. Copy shall be
Name plate
1 per
2 sq. ft.
b ft.
No
to or on
limited to
(wall or door]
loading
each
door of
business/tenant
loading
name.
entrance
entrance
b. Sign is limited
of each
to loading
tenant.
entrance only
that is not the
business' public
entrance.
a. ion
nation
C.
Wall
1 per
10 sq. ft.
10 ft.
Yes
Wall only.
in
shalll bbe in
shall
Building
building
or backlit;
internal lighting is
ID
prohibited.
(multiple
b. Copy shall
pertain only to
buildings
the name of the
on-site)
building to assist
in providing
direction to the
public,
commercial
name/advertising
copy is
prohibited.
d. Temporary Signs
a. Shall be
a. Copy shall
I. Real
Freestanding,
I per
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
on
pertain to
Estate
all or
saleable
premises
advertise the
being sold,
sale, rent or lease
window
or
rented or
and not for the
leasable
leased.
purpose of
b. Shall be
commercial
space
set back 10
advertising of a
ft. from all
business.
property
IN. Signs shall be
lines.
removed within
10 days after the
sale, lease or
exchange has
been completed.
Shall be
a. Copy limited
ii.
Freestanding
1 per
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
o
on
to type of
coy:no�uo�
project
premises.
construction
b. Sign shall
occurring on-site
facing
be set
and name of
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Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Illuminaxon
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
back loft.
company
street
from
including logo.
property
b. Sign shall be
lines.
removed within
10 days after
completion of
project.
a. Shall be
a. Copy limited
lli. Future
rreestandirl
I per
32 sp. ft.
12 ft.
No
on
to identify future
Facility,
wall or
street
premises.
use consistent
b. Sign shall
with zoning, or
Use or
window
frontage
g
be set
future
Tenant
back IOff.
occupancyand
from
may include
property
ownership
lines.
identification.
b. Sign shall be
removed upon
occuponcyof
building or site.
a. Copy limited
iv.
Window
Allowed
40% of
Below 2nd
Yes
Ground
to promoting
Promotional
on up to 3
window
floor or 10
floor
merchandise,
services, sales,
building
area per
ft.,
windows
etc., of business
elevations
building
whichever
only.
activity. Business
identification is
elevation
is less.
prohibited
except as
permitted under
(3((b(
b. Area limitation
does not include
business
identification
under (3)(b).
c. Area limitation
and location
does not apply to
customary
noncommercial
holiday
decorations
maintained
pursuant to
Section
17.60.080(R).
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4. Signs permitted in the C-2 (Regional Commercial) and Manufacturing (M-1, M-
2, M-3) Zone Districts:
Sign Type
Sign Style
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Area
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed?
Location
Remarks
a.
Subject to the residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B) j 1 j.
Residential
Residential
Uses
Restrictions
No limit;
Street
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
liluminallon
b.
Wall
Sign Type
Sign Style
Note:
not
business shall
(also see
Remarks
combine
2 sq. ft. per
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
d area of
linear foot
may
above
minimum of
Section
all
of the
exceed
roofline of
16 sq. ft, of
17.60.050)
signage
business'
4 per light
Cannot
wall signage
Only
a. Copy limited
shall not
Pole banners
pole l2 on
30 in.
extend
Yes
allowed on
to promoting
exceed
sign is
each side
wide x 96
above
b. Sign shall
permanent
merchandise,
the
located or
of pole,
the top of
not exceed a
on-site light
services, sales,
maximum
250 sq. ft_
back to
in. tall
the light
horizontal
poles.
etc., of business
area per
whichever is
back)
(each)
pole.
length
activity. Business
elevation.
less.
skyline
greater than
name/logo Is
Non -street
sign
70% of the
limited to a
ven."
smmems.
linear
maximum of 25%
I sq. ft, per
business
of the banner
linear foot
frontage.
area.
v. Special
See Section 17.60.070(8).
Event
vi. Non -
commerciel
See Section 17.60.070(C).
4. Signs permitted in the C-2 (Regional Commercial) and Manufacturing (M-1, M-
2, M-3) Zone Districts:
Sign Type
Sign Style
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Area
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed?
Location
Restrictions
(also see
Section
17.60.050)
Remarks
a.
Subject to the residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B) j 1 j.
Residential
Residential
Uses
No limit;
Street
30 H.
Yes
Signs shall
a. Each
b.
Wall
total
elevarlon,
Note:
not
business shall
Business
combine
2 sq. ft. per
Wall signs
project
be entitled a
d area of
linear foot
may
above
minimum of
ID
all
of the
exceed
roofline of
16 sq. ft, of
signage
business'
the height
building.
wall signage
shall not
elevation
maximum
per elevation.
exceed
sign is
if building
b. Sign shall
the
located or
is more
not exceed a
maximum
250 sq. ft_
than 3
horizontal
area per
whichever is
stories per
length
elevation.
less.
skyline
greater than
Non -street
sign
70% of the
ven."
smmems.
linear
I sq. ft, per
business
linear foot
frontage.
of the
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business'
elevation
sign is
located or
125 sq. ft.,
whiehever Is
less.
c. If skyline
building signs
are
proposed,
such signs as
well as all
other wall
signs shall be
subject to
Section
17.60.070(F(.
Pylon:
Pylon:
Pylon
Yes
a.
a. Business is
Pylon or
I per
250 sq. ft.
35 ft.
Setbacks:
limited to
monument
streetMonument:
Monument
- 25 ft.
either pylon
frontage
8 ft
from
or monument
If pylon;
32 sq. ft.
interior
signs;
Monument:
each.
property
however if
4 per
lines knot
center
street
part of a
identification
frontage
center(.
is provided
if
- 0 ft. from
on a pylon
monument
street
then
rights -of-
monuments
(see
way
are
Remarks
permitted.
for
b. Business or
additional
center name
signs)
to.
is limited to
Minimum
being on only
50 ft.
1 sign per
between
street
signs,
frontage.
c. 100h
c. Pylon sign
from
that does not
existing
have a
outdoor
minimum
advertisin
clearance of
g
8 ft. from the
structures.
ground to the
bottom of the
sign face
shall not
exceed the
maximum
height and
area of a
monument
sign,
d. if the
center name
incorporates
the name of
an on-site
business in
any form or
variation, said
business shall
not be
allowed on
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other signs
per item b.
e. See
Section
17.60.070(D)
for pylon sign
requirements
if proposed
as a freeway
oriented sign.
I. Centers
with over 500
ft. of street
frontage are
allowed I
additional
monument
sign. then 1
for each 200
ft. of
additional
frontage
along that
street.
g. Centers
with over
1,000 H. of
street
frontage are
allowed I
additional
pylon sign
along that
street; a
minimum of
300 ft. shall
be
maintained
between
pylon signs.
I per
Below
Ground
Area
Window
street
8 sft
q..
2nd floor
Yes
floor
limitation and
frontage
or 10 ft.,
windows
location does
whichever is
only.
not apply to
less.
customary
noncommerc
lot holiday
decorations
maintained
pursuant to
Section
17.60.080(R).
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a. Shall
Copy limited
Readerboard/
2 per
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
Yes
not be
to indicating
menuboard
business
each
portable.
prices,
b. Shall
merchandise,
)wall or
not be
or services
freestanding)
placed or
offered;
maintain
official public
d upon
services
any
provided on -
sidewalk
premises;
area.
credit cords
honored;
C.
directions to
Minimum
I ft.
customers;
between
and like
matters. Use
signs.
of streamers,
pennants
and banners
are
prohibited.
Shall be
Sign shall be
Shingle
1 per
6 sq. ft.
7 ft. min.
Yes
at
oriented for
elevation
ground
entrance)
sidewalk
s) utilized
pedestrian
clearanc
by public
traffic
e
during
perpendicular
business
to the store
hours.
front.
Adjacent
a. Copy shall
Name plate
I per
2 sq. ft.
6 ft.
No
to or on
be limited to
wall or door)
loading
each
door of
business/tena
loading
nt name.
entrance
entrance
b. Sign is
of each
limited to
tenant.
loading
entrance
only that is
notthe
business'
public
entrance.
a.Illumination
C.
Wall
2 per
10 sq. ft.
10 ft.
Yes
Wall only
sh
shall be
Building
building
indirect or
backlit;
ID
internal
lighting is
)multiple
prohibited.
buildings
U. Copy shall
on-site)
pertain only
to the name
of the
building to
assist In
providing
direction to
the public,
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commercial
name/adverti
sing copy is
prohibited.
c. See
Section
17.60.070jFj if
building ID
sign is
proposed as
a skyline
building sign.
d. Temporary Signs
Shall
a. Copy shall
i. Real
Freestanding,
I per sale
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
be on
b
pertain to
Estate
wall or window
able or
premises
advertise the
being
sale, rent or
leasable
sold,
lease and not
space
rented or
for the
leased.
purpose of
b. Shall
commercial
be set
advertising of
back 10
a business.
ft. from all
b. Signs shall
property
be removed
lines.
within 10
days after the
sale, lease or
exchange
has been
completed.
a. Shall
a. Copy
li.
Freestanding
I per
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
been
limited to
Construction
project
premises
type of
b. Sign
construction
facing
shall be
occurring on -
street
set back
site and
10 ft. from
name of
property
company
lines.
including
logo.
b. Sign shall
beremoved
within 10
days after
completion
of project.
a. Shall
a. Copy
iii. Future
Freestanding,
I per street
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
be on
limited to
Facility,
wall or window
frontage
premises
identify future
b. Sign
use
Use or
shall be
consistent
Tenant
set back
with zoning,
10 ft. from
or future
property
occupancy
lines.
and may
nclude
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ownership
identification.
b. Sign shall
be removed
upon
occupancy
of building or
site.
a. Copy
Iv.
Window
Allowed
40% of
Below
Yes
Ground
limited to
Promotional
on up to 3
window
2nd floor
floor
promoting
merchandise,
building
area per
or 10 ft.,
windows
services,
elevations
building
whichever
only.
sales, etc., of
business
elevation
is less
activity.
Business
identification
Is prohibited
exceptas
permitted
under (3) (b).
b. Area
limitation
does not
include
business
identification
under (3)(b).
c. Area
limitation and
location does
not apply to
customary
noncommerc
[at holiday
decorations
maintained
pursuant to
Section
17.60.080(R).
4 per light
30 in. wide
Cannot
Only
a. Copy
Pole banners
pole (2 on
x 96 in. tall
extend
Yes
allowed
limited to
each side
(each)
above
on
promoting
of pole,
the top of
permanent
merchandise,
back -to-
the light
on -Site
services,
back)
pole.
light
sales, etc., of
poles.
business
activity.
Business
name/logo is
limited to a
maximum of
25% of the
banner area.
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5. Signs permitted in the C -B (Central
Business)
and C -C (Commercial
Each
Cannot
C-2 sign
May only
Text or copy
17.60.060(B)(4), except as follows:
Pennants/
2 strands
strand
extend
No
be
is prohibited.
streamers
cannot
above
placed
Pennants/
exceed a
the roof
around
streamers
height of
of a
the
may include
18 in.
building
perimeter
single or
or top of
of the
multiple
the light
area
colors,
pole.
opproved
metallic
for
hulas, and
outdoor
flags.
sales.
v. Special
See Section 17.60.0701B).
Event
vi.
See Section 17.60.0701C).
Non-
Commerod
e.
See Section 17.60.0701E).
Outdoor
Advertising
(billboard)
5. Signs permitted in the C -B (Central
Business)
and C -C (Commercial
Center)
zone districts shall be subject to the
C-2 sign
standards pursuant to
Section
17.60.060(B)(4), except as follows:
a. Agricultural uses permitted by the planning director under Section
17.26.011(B) shall be subject to the residential and agriculture/open space
sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(6)(1).
6. Signs permitted where there are overlay or combination zones (P, CH, HOSE,
AD, AA, FP -S, SC, PE) shall be subject to the sign standards of the underlying zone
district unless otherwise permitted as follows:
a. Signs within the FP -S )Floodplain Secondary) zone where it is not used as an
overlay or combining zone, shall be subject to the residential sign standards
pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(1).
b. Signs within the P (Automobile Parking) zone where it is not used as an
overlay or combining zone, shall be subject to the same standards which are
applicable to the adjacent zone where the parking use is incidental to and
intended to serve the use in such adjacent zone.
c. Within the CH )Church) combining zone, churches, sanctuaries and
Sunday schools shall, in addition to that permitted by the residential sign
standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060)B)(1), be allowed one illuminated or
nonilluminated monument sign for each street frontage not to exceed an
area of thirty-two square feet and a height of eight feet; and one�eAK4,9`T
nonilluminated wall sign for each street frontage not to exceed on area of
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thirty-two square feet and a height of twenty feet Monument signs shall be set
back twenty-five feet from all adjacent property lines. There shall be no
setback of any sign from property lines fronting a public street.
d. Within the HOSP (Hospital) zone, hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes,
convalescent homes, maternity homes and homes for the aged shall, in
addition to that permitted by the residential sign standards pursuant to
Section 17.60.060(8)(1), be allowed one illuminated or nonilluminated
monument sign for each street frontage not to exceed an area of thirty-two
square feet and a height of eight feet; and one illuminated or nonilluminated
wall sign for each street frontage not to exceed an area of thirty-two square
feet and a height of twenty feet. Monument signs shall be set back twenty-
five feet from all adjacent property lines. There shall be no setback of any sign
from property lines fronting a public street.
7. Signs permitted in the PUD (Planned Unit Development) and PCD (Planned
Commercial Development) zone districts:
a. Residential development shall be subject to the residential sign standards
pursuant to Section 17.60.060(8)(1) unless otherwise conditioned by the
planning commission or city council.
b. Commercial development shall be subject to the C-1 sign standards
pursuant to Section 17.60.060(B)(3) unless otherwise conditioned by the
planning commission or city council.
c. When a PCD or PUD zone is used as a combining zone, the sign regulations
for the base zone shall apply unless otherwise conditioned by the planning
commission or city council.
8. Signs permitted in the Bakersfield Auto Mall area shall be permitted as follows
regardless of the underlying zone district:
(a map delineating the area these regulations apply to is shown at the end of this
Location
Maximum Maximum M.A.i,m Illumination
Sign Type Sign Style (also see Remarks
Number Area Height Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
�. Subject to the residential sign standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060(8)(1).
No limit;
Each
30 ft.
Yes
Sign shall
a. Each
Business
Wall
total
building
Note:
not
business shall
combined
elevation:
wall
project
be entitled a
area of all
p sq ft.
signs
above
minimum of
AK F
signage
per linear
may
the
50 sq. ft. of
oFb
shall not
roofline of
woll signage_^
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Sign Type
Sign Style
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Area
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed?
Location
Restrictions
(also see
Section
17.60.050)
Remarks
exceed
foot of
exceed
the
per elevation.
the
the
the
building.
b. Sign shall
maximum
business'
height
not exceed a
area per
elevation
maximum
horizontal
elevation.
sign is
if
length
located
building
greater than
or 450 sq.
is 3 or
70% of the
ft.,
more
linear
whichever
stories
business
is less.
per
frontage.
skyline
c. If skyline
sign
building signs
standards
are
proposed,
Such signs as
well as all
other wall
signs shall be
subject to
Section
17.60.070(F).
Pylon:
Pylon:
Pylon:
Yes
a.
a. Business is
Pylon or
2 per street
300 sq. ft.
50 ft.
Setbacks:
limited to
monument
frontageM
wmenr
Ma „mem
- 25 H.
either pylon
Monument
32 sq. ft.
8 ft.
from
or monument
4 per street
each.
interior
signs;
frontage
property
however if
lines (not
center
lsee
part of a
identification
Remarks
center),
is provided
for additional
- 0 ft. from
on I pylon
signs)
street
and there is
rights -of-
no 2nd pylon,
way
then
monuments
b
Minimum
are
50 ft.
permitted.
between
b. Business or
signs.
center name
c 100 H
is limited to
from
being on only
existing
1 sign per
outdoor
street
advertising
frontage.
structures.
c. Pylon sign
that does not
have a
minimum
clearance of
8 ft, from the
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Sign Type
Sign Style
Maximum
Number
M..Il
Area
Maximum
Height
Illumination
Allowed?
Location
Restrictions
(also see
Section
17.60.050)
Remarks
ground to the
bottom of the
sign face
shall not
exceed the
maximum
height and
area of a
monument
sign.
d. If the
center name
Incorporates
the name of
on on-site
business In
any form or
variation, said
business shall
not be
allowed on
other signs
per item b.
e. See
Section
17.60.070(D)
for pylon sign
requirements
if proposed
as a freeway
oriented sign.
f. Centers
with over 500
ft, of street
frontage are
allowed I
additional
monument
sign, then 1
for each 200
ft. of
additional
frontage
along that
street.
I per street8
Below
Yes
Ground
Area
Window
frontage
sq. ft.
2nd floor
floor
limitation and
or 10 ft.,
windows
location does
whicheve
only.
not apply to
r is less.
I
I customary
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Location
Restrictions
Maximum
Maximum
MaxlmVm
Illumination
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
noncommerc
ial holiday
decorations
maintained
pursuant to
Section
17.60.080(R).
a. Shall
Copy limited
Readerboard/
2 per
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
Yes
not be
to indicating
menuboard
business
each
portable.
prices,
b. Shall
merchandise
)wall or
not be
or services;
freestanding)
placed or
official public
maintain
services
ed upon
provided on -
any
premises;
sidewalk
credit cards
area.
honored;
directions to
C.
customers;
M
Minimum
I ft.
and like
between
matters. Use
of streamers,
signs.
pennants
and banner is
prohibited.
Shall be
Sign shall be
Shingle
I per
6 sq. ft.
7 ft. min.
Yes
at
oriented for
elevation
ground
entrance(s)
sidewalk
utilized by
pedestrian
clearance
public
traffic
during
perpendicula
business
r to the store
hours.
front.
1 Per
Adjacent
a. Copy shall
Name plate
loading
2 sf}.
q.
6 ft.
No
to or on
be limited to
)wall or door)
entrance
each
door of
business/tena
loading
nt name.
entrance
b. Sign is
of each
limited to
tenant.
loading
entrance
only that Is
not the
business'
public
entrance.
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Location
Restrictions
Maximum
MaxIl
Maximum
Illumination
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
a. Illumination
c. Building
Wall
2 per
10 sq. ft.
10 ft.
Yes
Wall only.
shall be
sh
ID
building
indirect or
backlit;
)multiple
internal
buildings
lighting is
prohibited.
on-site)
b. Copy shall
pertain only
to the name
of the
building to
assist in
providing
direction to
the public,
commercial
name/
advertising
copy is
prohibited.
c. See
Section
17.60.070IF) if
building ID
sign is
proposed as
a skyline
building sign.
d. Temporary Signs
I. Real
Freestanding,
I per
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
a. Shall
a. Copy shall
Estate
wall or window
saleable or
be on
pertain to
leaseable
premises
advertising
space
being
the sale,
sold,
renting or
rented or
leasing and
leased.
not for the
b. Shall
purpose of
be set
commercial
bock 10
advertising of
ft. from all
a business.
property
b. Signs shall
lines.
be removed
within 10
days after the
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Locaflon
Restrictions
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Illumination
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
1].60.050)
sale, lease or
exchange
hosbeen
completed.
ii.
Freestanding
I per
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
a. Shall
a. Copy
Construct!
project
bean
limited to
on
facing
premises.
type of
street
b. Sign
construction
shall be
occurring on-
set back
site and
10 R. from
name of
all
company
property
including
lines.
logo.
b. Sign shall
be removed
within 10
days after
completion
of project.
iii. Future
Freestanding,
1 per street
32 sq. ft.
12 ft.
No
a. Sholl
a. Copy
Facility,
wall or window
frontage
been
limited to
Use or
premises.
Identify future
Tenant
b. Sign
use
shall be
consistent
,of back
with zoning,
10 ft. from
or future
all
occupancy
property
and may
lines.
include
ownership
identification.
b. Sign shall
be removed
upon
occupancy
of building or
site.
V.
Window
Allowed
40% of
Below
Yes
Ground
a. Copy
Frommionai
on up to 3
window
2nd floor
floor
limited to
building
area per
or 10 ft.,
windows
promoting
eie�ations
building
whichever
only.
merchandise,
elevation
is less
services,
sales, etc., of
business
activity.
Business
identification
is prohibited
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Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Illumination
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
under (4)(b).
b. Area
limitation
does not
include
business
identification
under (4) (b).
c. Area
limitation and
location does
not apply to
customary
noncommerc
ial holiday
decorations
maintained
pursuant to
Section
17.60.080(R).
Pole banners
4 per light
30 in.
Cannot
Yes
Only
a. Copy
pole L2 on
wide x 96
extend
allowed
limited to
each side
in, tall
above
on
promoting
of pole,
(each)
the top
permanem
merchandise,
back -to-
of the
on-site
services,
backs
light
light
sales, etc., of
pole.
poles.
business
activity.
Business
name/logo is
limited to a
maximum of
25% of the
banner area.
Pennants/strea
2 strands
Each
Cannot
No
May only
Text or copy
mers
strond
extend
be
is prohibited.
cannot
above
placed
Pennants/
exceed a
the roof
around
streamers
height of
of a
the
may Include
18 in.
building
perimeter
single or
or top of
of the
multiple
the light
area
colors,
pole,
appro°ed
metallic
for
hulas, and
outdoor
flags.
sales.
V. Special
See Section 17.60.070(B).
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SECTION 4.
Section 17.60.070 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.60.070 Specialized signs.
A. Off -Site Residential Subdivision/Project Directional Kiosk Sign Program.
The following is intended to provide for the administration of a uniform,
coordinated sign program of kiosks that offer developers of new residential
subdivisions means of providing direction to their projects. The kiosk signs will
minimize confusion among prospective purchasers of new homes to find
those developments, promote traffic safety by removing competing signs
from busy streets, and reduce visual blight of incompatible sign types in
residential neighborhoods. No such off-site directional sign other than those
in conformance with this chapter shall be erected or maintained within the
city.
1. Requirements for Directional Kiosks.
a. Kiosks shall be permitted in all zone districts except on a lot
developed with a single-family residence. They may be permitted
on private land or public right-of-way that is maintained by the
property owner provided the property owner's permission has been
granted in writing. Signs may also be permitted within the public
right-of-way or parkway that is maintained by the city of Bakersfield
or as contracted by the city subject to approval and issuance of an
encroachment permit by the city. All other location restrictions in
Section 17.60.050 shall remain in full force and effect.
b. Kiosks shall be constructed of wood or similar product with
individual panels provided for placement of subdivision or project
names and direction.
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Location
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Maximum
maximum
maximum
Illumination
Sign Type
Sign Style
(also see
Remarks
Number
Area
Height
Allowed?
Section
17.60.050)
Vi.
See Section 17.60.070(C).
Non
Commercial
e. Outdoor
See Section 17.60.070(E).
Adv.Nkinq
(billboard)
SECTION 4.
Section 17.60.070 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.60.070 Specialized signs.
A. Off -Site Residential Subdivision/Project Directional Kiosk Sign Program.
The following is intended to provide for the administration of a uniform,
coordinated sign program of kiosks that offer developers of new residential
subdivisions means of providing direction to their projects. The kiosk signs will
minimize confusion among prospective purchasers of new homes to find
those developments, promote traffic safety by removing competing signs
from busy streets, and reduce visual blight of incompatible sign types in
residential neighborhoods. No such off-site directional sign other than those
in conformance with this chapter shall be erected or maintained within the
city.
1. Requirements for Directional Kiosks.
a. Kiosks shall be permitted in all zone districts except on a lot
developed with a single-family residence. They may be permitted
on private land or public right-of-way that is maintained by the
property owner provided the property owner's permission has been
granted in writing. Signs may also be permitted within the public
right-of-way or parkway that is maintained by the city of Bakersfield
or as contracted by the city subject to approval and issuance of an
encroachment permit by the city. All other location restrictions in
Section 17.60.050 shall remain in full force and effect.
b. Kiosks shall be constructed of wood or similar product with
individual panels provided for placement of subdivision or project
names and direction.
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c. Kiosk locations shall be approved by the building director or
appointed designee. A kiosk shall not be placed closer than one
thousand feet from an existing kiosk or approved site where a kiosk is
to be constructed. The building director or appointed designee may
reduce the distance between kiosks where:
i. Kiosks are located at different corners of an intersection and
face different directions.
ii. The street intersection where the kiosk is proposed is less than
one thousand feet away from a street intersection that contains
a kiosk and it is necessary to provide direction to subdivisions or
projects to which that street provides the most direct or only
access.
iii. Kiosks (two maximum) are necessary to be placed adjacent
to one another because the number of subdivisions or projects
that are being identified exceeds the number of panels allowed
on one kiosk.
d. Architectural design, color, letter style, and any other design
elements of the kiosk shall be approved by the planning commission
and city council. All kiosks and other off-site residential directional
signs allowed by Section 17.60.060(13)(1)(d)(ii) that are installed within
the city limits shall be in accordance with adopted design criteria.
e. Kiosks shall not exceed a height of twelve feet and a width of six
feet. When a kiosk is sited immediately adjacent to a residential
development, it shall not exceed a height of eight feet. An
individual panel shall be limited to a maximum width of six feet and
a height of ten inches. No more than eight individual name panels
shall be permitted on a kiosk.
f. Kiosks may have more than one face. Multiple faces are
encouraged where the kiosk can be sited to serve traffic traveling in
opposite directions, or where it would reduce the amount of kiosks
needed to provide adequate direction to residential subdivisions.
Multiple faced kiosks shall be approved by the building director or
appointed designee.
g. A name panel shall be limited to a single line of text that may
contain only the subdivision, project, builder or developer's name, or
combination thereof. All panels shall include a direction arrow
pointing in the direction of the identified project. Name panels shall
conform to all design elements as approved in accordance with
subsection (A)(1)(d).
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h. Tag signs, streamers, banners, balloons, devices, display boards,
or other appurtenances shall not be added, placed upon or
erected adjacent to or within a one hundred foot radius of any
existing kiosk.
i. Kiosks shall not be illuminated.
j. Kiosks shall not obstruct the use of sidewalks, walkways, bicycle or
hiking trails, and shall not obstruct the free and clear vision of motor
vehicle operators, cyclists, pedestrians, or visibility of traffic control
signs and lights as determined by the public works director or
appointed designee.
k. Kiosks shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five feet from side
and rear property lines. No setback shall be required from street
frontages or those kiosks located within public rights-of-way.
2. Permits.
a. Any builder or developer of a new recorded residential
subdivision which contains approved lots or homes which have
never been sold, may apply for a permit to install a kiosk or to place
a name panel on an existing kiosk to provide direction to their
subdivision.
b. Applications for a kiosk or name panel (including name changes
to an existing name panel) shall be made on forms provided by the
building director or appointed designee, be signed under penalty of
perjury by the applicant, and shall require at minimum, the following
information:
i. The name, mailing address, title, telephone number of the
property owner, subdivider and developer/builder of the specific
development;
H. The name and location of the specific development;
iii. A plot plan showing the exact location of the proposed kiosk,
or the existing kiosk(s) where the panels) will be attached;
iv. A statement that the development contains approved lots or
new homes which have not yet been sold;
v. If the permit is for a new name panel or a name change to
an existing name panel, the copy proposed for the panel;
vi. If the permit is for a new kiosk that is proposed to be located
within a public road right-of-way, a copy of the approved
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encroachment permit issued by the city of Bakersfield public
works department.
c. The building director or appointed designee may issue a permit if:
The application is complete and truthful;
ii. The applicant is the permit or entity selling new lots or new
homes;
iii. The development is located entirely within the Metropolitan
Bakersfield 2010 General Plan area;
iv. The kiosk or panel meets all of the design criteria within this
section;
v. The permit is for a name panel and available space exists on
the kiosks); or if there is no space available, the applicant has
agreed to be placed on a waiting list for future placement on a
kiosks);
vi. If the permit is for a kiosk, the location criteria in this section
has been satisfied;
vii. Appropriate fees have been paid.
3. Program Administration.
a. The city may delegate portions of or the entire administration of
the directional kiosk program to another entity by contract that
includes, but is not limited to, installation and maintenance of kiosks,
and issuance of permits for kiosks and name panels.
b. Kiosks and sign panels permitted in accordance with this section
shall be continuously maintained in good condition by the permit
holder. Upon approval by the city, sign maintenance may be
assumed by a responsible party other than the permit holder.
c. Kiosks shall be sited based on demand and where they will
provide the best direction to residential subdivisions where
homes/lots are being sold.
d. Sign panels shall be available to all developments selling new
homes on a first-come first-served basis. Sign panels shall be placed
on a kiosk beginning with the highest position on the kiosk and
progressing downward. Panels shall be grouped based on the
direction of travel with the priority of placement from top to bottom
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i. Left turn;
ii. Right turn;
iii. Straight ahead.
e. Waiting lists shall be established for each kiosk (existing or
proposed) for new name panels on a first -come -first-served basis of
applications that have met the requirements of subsection (A) (2) (c).
f. When a panel name is changed or a panel is removed from a
kiosk, all lower panels within each directional group as defined in
subsection (A) (3) (d) shall be moved upwards so that any new panel
is placed on the bottom of its respective directional group on the
kiosk.
g. All panel changes shall be approved by the building director or
appointed designee through the permit process.
h. A specific project or builder is limited to one panel for each kiosk.
Multiple panels shall not be combined to identify or provide
information regarding the some specific project or builder. There
shall be no limit on the number of kiosks on which a specific project
may be identified.
i. Within ten days after selling the last lot or home or within two years
after recordation of the final map for the subdivision of which the
project is located, whichever occurs first, panel signs that identify
said project shall be removed from all kiosks. Two extensions of time
may be granted by the administrator of the kiosk program not to
exceed one year for each request if the extension is needed to
complete any sales in that project. If administration of the program is
delegated to an entity other than the city and that entity denies the
extension, the permit holder may appeal the denial within five days
of the decision in writing to the building director. The building
director shall render a decision on the appeal within ten days of
receiving the appeal which shall be final and conclusive.
j. Any kiosk shall be completely removed by the permittee
whenever any of the following occur:
i. The kiosk is no longer needed at the location;
ii. The permitted has been notified by the city of Bakersfield
public works department to remove or relocate the kiosk on the
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k. For any kiosk erected within the public road right-of-way, a
performance bond in an amount sufficient to remove the structure
shall be approved by and posted with the city of Bakersfield public
works department.
4. Violations and Abatement.
a. Off-site residential subdivision/project directional signs that were
legally permitted as of June 1, 1997 shall continue to remain for a
period of six months from said date. After that time, signs not in
conformance with this section shall be removed by the owner at the
owner's cost. Any signs not removed within the required period shall
be subject to summary abatement by the city in accordance with
Section 17.60.110. This subsection shall not apply to existing kiosk
programs that were legally established and maintained by a private
entity where that program contains five or more kiosks.
b. Existing kiosk sign programs that were legally established as of
June 1, 1997 that are owned and maintained by a private entity
where that program contains five or more kiosks, may continue as a
nonconforming kiosk program. These kiosks may be maintained but
shall not be replaced except with a kiosk that conforms to this
section. A nonconforming kiosk shall be removed if it is no longer
necessary at the location, or no longer meets the separation
requirements of subsection (A)(1)(c) regarding kiosk separation due
to placement of a conforming kiosk. A nonconforming kiosk that is
required to be removed shall be done by the owner at the owner's
cost. Any nonconforming kiosk not removed as required, shall be
subject to summary abatement by the city in accordance with
Section 17.60.110.
c. Any permit issued in accordance with this section shall be
immediately revoked by the building director if it has been found
that the permit holder has erected and maintained any sign in
violation of this section. The building director shall order any panel
currently in place on a kiosk identifying the builder's/developer's
specific development to be removed immediately after the appeal
period has expired if no appeal has been filed, and that
builder/developer shall be prohibited from having any off-site
directional signs or name panels on any kiosk for that specific
development for a period of one hundred eighty days. After the
one -hundred -eighty -day period, the builder/developer may be
allowed kiosk panels but they shall be placed at the bottom of any
waiting list and/or kiosk hierarchy as described in subsection (A)(3)(d)
through (f).
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d. Any order of the building director shall be made in writing,
addressed to the permit holder, and shall set forth the findings for
revoking any permits and the method to appeal the decision. If no
appeal is filed, the decision of the building director shall be final and
conclusive.
e. If the city is not the administrator of the kiosk program, The
administrator shall immediately notify the building director regarding
any violations in accordance with subsection (A)(4)(c) and the
building director shall notify the party in violation in accordance with
subsection (A)(4)(d).
5. Appeal.
a. Should any permit holder be dissatisfied with the decision of the
building director to revoke a permit, then the permit holder may, no
later than ten days after notice of such decision was deposited in
the United States mail, make written objection, subject to the
required appeal fee, to the board of building appeals in care of the
building director, setting forth the grounds for dissatisfaction. The
board of building appeals shall hear the objections at a regular
meeting no later than thirty days following the filing of the objection.
The permit holder shall be given written notice of the hearing no
later than three days prior to the hearing. The building board of
appeals may sustain, suspend, or overrule the decision of the
building director, which decision shall be final and conclusive.
b. Pending hearing before the building board of appeals, all signs,
kiosks and/or name panels in dispute may remain in place until a
final decision rendered.
B. Special Event Signs. Special event signs may be approved by the
building director as a means of publicizing events such as grand openings,
carnivals, parades, charitable events, community holiday activities, and
other such events. This section does not include events promoted by the
city of Bakersfield pursuant to Section 17.60.080(0). Special event signs shall
be limited to the following provisions:
1. Signs shall be limited for each business to sixty days a calendar year.
This time may be utilized in any combination of durations; however, the
number of special events shall not exceed eight a calendar year, and
no single event shall exceed a duration of fifteen consecutive days.
2. Balloons and inflated devices provided they do not exceed a height
of one hundred feet, search lights, beacons, pennants, flags, banners
and streamers may be allowed subject to approval by the building
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director. Flags for model homes/tract sales offices are not subject to this
subsection.
3. Copy on a banner or balloon shall not exceed an area of one
hundred square feet, and may include the name, symbol or logo of the
business or sponsor, but in no event shall such name or logo exceed
one-quarter of the total permitted copy area.
4. Signs may be illuminated and contain movement upon approval by
the building director provided they do not adversely affect neighboring
properties or motorists.
C. Non -Commercial Signs. Signs expressing political, social, religious or
other noncommercial message. These signs are subject to the following
regulations:
1. Signs shall not be placed on private property without the consent of
the property owner. No such sign, either freestanding or posted on any
object, shall be placed or erected on public property, within the public
right-of-way, or any maintained parkway/landscape area.
2. Signs shall not exceed an area of eight square feet and a height of
six feet.
3. Signs shall not be illuminated.
4. In residential districts, each Parcel of property may display one sign in
compliance with this chapter. However, during the period of time
beginning 90 days before a general, special, primary, or runoff election,
and ending 10 days after such election, each property may display two
signs in compliance with this chapter.
5. In the commercial, industrial, and agricultural districts, each Parcel of
property or commercial center may display one sign in compliance with
this chapter. However, during the period of time beginning 90 days
before a general, special, primary, or runoff election, and ending 10
days after such election, each property may display four signs in
compliance with this chapter, except that signs may be up to an area
of thirty two square feet and a height of eight feet.
6. Signs may only be displayed for ninety days and must be removed
for at least thirty days before being displayed again.
7. Signs shall not block line of sight for intersections, driveways/entrances,
sidewalks and multi -use paths.
D. Freeway Oriented Signs. Freeway oriented signs identify premises where
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services essential to the normal operation of motor vehicles, and which are
directly dependent upon an adjacent freeway. These signs shall be subject
to the following regulations:
1. Signs shall be within the C-1, C-2, C -C, PCD, M-1, M-2 or M-3 zone
districts; and shall also be within one of the rectangular areas two
thousand feet in width and three thousand feet in length, the center of
which is concentric with the intersection point between the centerline
of the freeway and accessible surface street, said intersections
identified as follows:
a. State Highway 99 and Olive Drive;
b. State Highway 99 and Airport Drive, except that said rectangular
area shall extend south to Gilmore Avenue;
c. State Highway 99 and State Highways 58/178 (Rosedale
Highway/24th Street), except that said rectangular area shall extend
north to Gilmore Avenue;
d. State Highway 99 and California Avenue;
e. State Highway 99 and Ming Avenue;
f. State Highway 99 and White Lane;
g. State Highway 99 and Panama Lane;
h. State Highway 99 and State Highway 119 (Taft Highway).
(Note: Refer to the maps at the end of this chapter.)
2. Only one of the allowable onsite pylon signs permitted in the zone
districts specified in this section shall be allowed to exceed both the
area and height limitations imposed by the particular zone district
provided no such sign exceeds an area of three hundred fifty square
feet and a height of seventy-five feet. All other sign regulations of the
particular zone district shall apply to this sign and the specific business.
3. The building director shall determine if the location of the business
and the service offered satisfy the criteria and intent of this section and
the definition of a freeway oriented sign.
E. Outdoor Advertising Signs (Billboards). All outdoor advertising signs ate
regulated as follows:
1. Signs are permitted in the C-2, M-1, M-2 and M-3 zone districts, in
addition to that permitted in those respective district.
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2. Signs shall not exceed an area of three hundred square feet,
excluding cutouts or extensions provided they do not exceed thirty
square feet in area.
3. Signs shall not exceed a height of thirty-five feet in the C-2 district, or
fifty feet in the M-1, M-2 and M-3 districts.
4. Signs shall not be located less than one thousand feet from another
such sign, or one hundred feet from any other freestanding sign.
5. Signs shall not be located in, nor project over public property or
public right-of-way.
b. Multifaced signs are allowed provided the faces are placed back-
to-back, are no more than two feet apart, and are equal in size and
configuration.
7. Signs shall be set back a minimum of three hundred feet from any
property zoned residential or developed with residential uses.
8. Signs shall not project over or be placed upon any building or
structure.
9. Signs shall be set back twenty-five feet from adjacent property lines
except those fronting public streets where no setback is required.
10. Signs may be illuminated provided no lighting is directed onto
adjacent properties or public rights-of-way.
11. Electronic message displays as defined in Section 17.04.547 are
permitted.
F. Skyline Building Signs. Wall signs for a building that is three or more stories
may be permitted that exceed the height limits delineated by the zone
district in which it is located, to provide long distance visual identification of
a building or its primary tenant, subject to the following regulations:
1. Signs are permitted in the C -O, C-1, C-2, C -C, C -B, PCD, M-1, M-2,
and M-3 zone districts.
2. Signs may be installed on all elevations of the building.
3. Signs shall be located on the top story or between the top story and
the top of the building.
4. Signs shall be comprised solely of individual letters or logos installed a
minimum of three inches and a maximum of twelve inches from the
surface of the wall on which they are located. Illumination may be
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provided by indirect reverse lighting or internal illumination as approved
by the building director. Floodlighting shall be prohibited.
5. Signs shall not have a horizontal dimension exceeding one hundred
feet or seventy percent of the horizontal dimension of the building
elevation where the sign is placed, whichever is less.
6. The property owner shall designate in writing or on the sign plan, the
primary tenant of the building if such tenant is to be identified by the
sign.
7. Signs shall not have letters exceeding the following heights
Building
Maximum
Capital
Maxi
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Heights
LetteTz
(Inches)
(feet)t
(inches)
(inches)
35-59
24
36
48
60-69
36
54
72
70-79
48
72
96
80--89
60
90
120
90-99
72
108
144
100—
84
126
168
119
120 or
96
144
192
more
1 Letter height is if all letters used are capital letters.
2 Maximum height of a capital letter (one and one-half times
maximum height) if used in conjunction with lower case letters.
Lower case shall not exceed maximum height.
3 Maximum height of a logo (two times maximum height).
8. All signs shall be limited to two lines of letters and/or logo.
9. Pylon signs shall not be permitted on the site if skyline signs are
utilized; only monument signs in this instance would be permitted
subject to the regulations of the zone district in which they are located.
10. All other wall signs permitted by this chapter which are placed on a
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percent of the area which would otherwise be allowed in the particular
zone district, a height of twenty feet from grade, and letters that are
taller than the skyline letters.
11. Comprehensive sign plans may permit skyline signs to be more or
less restrictive than the requirements of this section.
G. Electronic Message Displays.
1. Only large retail developments as defined in Section 17.04.367, or
shopping centers encompassing five acres or more are permitted use of
an electronic message display on a pylon sign.
2. Only one of the allowed pylon signs permitted along a street
frontage may include an electronic display.
3. If a pylon sign contains an electronic message display and
monument signs are also permitted for the center, only one of the
allowed monument signs along a street frontage may contain an
electronic message display. If a pylon sign does not contain an
electronic message display and monument signs are permitted for the
center, only two of the allowed monument signs along a street frontage
may contain an electronic message display.
4. Pylon signs that contain an electronic message display shall be set
back a minimum of one hundred fifty feet from any R, PUD, or OS zone,
and fifty feet from any interior property line not within that center.
5. Electronic message displays are not permitted on pylon signs
located on properties that do not meet the definition of a large retail
development or are shopping centers less than five acres as noted in
subsection (G)(1). However, one of the allowed monument signs along
each street frontage is permitted to contain an electronic message
display.
6. Electronic message displays shall not be permitted on building walls
or in windows.
7. All other sign regulations that pertain to the particular zone district
and specific business shall apply.
8. Outdoor advertising signs (billboards) may contain electronic
message displays subject to the regulations in Section 17.60.070(E).
H. Projecting Business Identification Signs.
1. Projecting business identification signs are only permitted within the
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a. Central District Area as defined in Section 10.08.020jAj, except
that projecting signs shall not be permitted along the street
frontages of State Route 178, State Route 204, and any street south
of the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad. Where the Central
District boundary follows a street, permitted projecting signs shall be
allowed for business frontages along both sides of that street.
b. Baker Street frontage between Truxtun Avenue and Monterey
Street. Projecting signs are also permitted along the frontages of the
intersecting streets and alleys with Baker Street one block in either
direction, except that projecting signs shall not be permitted along
the street frontages of Truxtun Avenue and Monterey Street.
2. In addition to other signs as allowed by this chapter, one projecting sign
is permitted for a ground floor business along each street it fronts, A second
floor or basement business may have a projecting sign only if it has its own
dedicated public street entrance and the sign is located above or within
five feet of that entrance.
3. A sign shall not project more than five feet beyond its supporting
building. Within an alley where vehicles will pass underneath a sign, that
sign shall not project more than three feet beyond its supporting building.
An encroachment permit from the city is required for any signs that project
into the public right-of-way.
4. A sign shall not be placed higher than fifteen feet on a building wall or
above the first floor of a multiple story building, Within an alley where
vehicles will pass underneath a sign, that sign shall not be placed higher
than twenty feet above the alley surface.
5. A sign shall not exceed an area of sixteen square feet.
6. A sign shall not be closer than ten feet to another projecting sign or to a
freestanding sign, or five feet from an interior property line or line dividing
two separate business frontages. A sign shall be at least two feet from the
face of the street curb.
7. A sign shall not be less than eight feet above the surface over which it
projects. Within an alley where vehicles will pass underneath a sign, that
sign shall not be less than fifteen feet above the alley surface.
8. A sign shall not exceed a maximum thickness of twelve inches.
9. Internally illuminated signs shall have opaque face panels so that only
the letters, logos, numbers, and/or symbols appear illuminated at night, use oe"Nk'9q,
of bulbs or neon for such lettering and symbols is allowed subject to the
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provisions of this chapter. Electronic message displays and flashing signs are
prohibited.
10. A sign shall not project above the roof or an apparent eave or parapet,
including the eave of a simulated hipped or mansard roof. A sign shall not
be attached to the sloping face of mansard overhangs or other
architectural features intended to resemble or imitate roof structures.
11. A two-dimensional fabric banner suspended perpendicular to a wall
may be displayed in lieu of a projecting sign provided the banner is
anchored to not hang freely and meets all of the requirements of this
subsection for a projecting sign.
12. Businesses that occupy a space with public access from only an alley
or courtyard may share one directory sign as defined by this code along
each public street to direct pedestrians to those businesses. A directory sign
shall not exceed a maximum height of eight feet or an area of six square
feet; only indirect external illumination is allowed.
13. A single vertical projecting sign may be installed along each street
frontage on a building that is three or more stories tall that identifies the
building name or use, or that of a major tenant. The sign is subject to all
provisions of this subsection except that there is no minimum sign area; it
must be mounted at the second floor or higher, and is limited to a single line
of text.
SECTION 5.
Section 17.60.080 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.60.080 Exempt signs.
The following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Address signs used for dwelling unit identification as required by
Chapters 15.42 and 15.52.
B. Advertising signs that are in or on public buses or other public
conveyances which may be permitted by the city council.
C. Business or merchant directory provided it does not exceed an area of
sixteen square feet and a height of six feet.
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D. Commercial vehicle signs on licensed commercial vehicles; provided,
however, that such vehicles shall not be utilized as parked or stationary
outdoor display signs.
E. Directional, warning or information sign, including traffic control and
street signs, as authorized by federal, state or municipal authority.
F. Directional or informational signs such as entrance/exit signs,
open/closed signs, signs indicating business hours, and similar such signs,
provided they contain no commercial advertisement, and not exceed six
square feet in area and six feet in height. Business logo is permitted
provided it does not exceed twenty-five percent of each total sign area.
The building director shall limit the number of such signs on the site based
on actual need in order to provide adequate direction or information.
G. Flags of the United States, the state of California and other states of the
nation, counties, municipalities, foreign nations, and national/international
recognized non-profit organizations. A site is limited to a total of three flags
with no duplication of flags. The building director may approve additional
flags if warranted by the type of business or proposal on the site.
H. Holiday decorations, in season, displayed for an aggregate period not
to exceed ninety days per calendar year.
I. Interior signs within a public or private structure, including a stadium, ball
park or other similar private or public recreational use, not intended to be
seen from a public street or adjacent properties.
J. Memorial plaque, table, cornerstone or tombstone.
K. Neighborhood Watch and similar type notices.
L. Notices posted on public bulletin boards or public kiosks designed for
such notices.
M. No trespassing, solicitation, hunting, minors, and similar such signs,
provided they do not exceed four square feet in area and six feet in height.
N. Official and legal notices issued by a court, or governmental agency.
O. Promotional signs by the city of Bakersfield that promote or advertise
city-wide celebrations, awards, recognition, or other events. Such signs may
be permitted within or project over public right-of-way.
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P. Public utility signs placed by public utilities for the safety, welfare or
convenience of the public, such as signs identifying high voltage, public
telephone or underground cable.
Q. Signs being manufactured, transported and/or stored within the city
limits; provided, however, that such signs are not used, in any manner or
form, for purposes of advertising at the place or places of manufacture or
storage.
R. Taxicab signs as authorized and approved as to size, form and contents
by the city manager under Section 5.50.100.
SECTION 6.
This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code and shall become effective thirty (30) days
from and after the date of its passage.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and
adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting
thereof held on NOV 1 81018 , by the following vote:
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KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
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RICHARD IGER
Deputy City Attorney
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) ss.
County of Kern )
JULIE DRIMAKIS, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That she is the duly appointed, acting and qualified City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield;
and that on the 30th day of November. 2018 she posted on the Bulletin Board at City
Hall, a full, true and correct copy of the following: Ordinance No. 4953, passed by the
Bakersfield City Council at a meeting held on the 28th day of November. 2018 and
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 17.04.547, 17.60.020, 17.60.060, 17.60.070
AND 17.60.080 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNS.
JULIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
Acting City Clerk and Ex Officio of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
By:
DEPUTY City CI rk
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