HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 14-95RESO VT ON NO. 1 4 ' 9 5
A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND ADOPTING
POLICY FOR SIGNS LOCATED WITHIN THE KERN
RIVER PARKWAY.
WHEREAS, at several of its meetings, the Community Services Committee of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield considered policy for signs proposed to be located
within the Kern River Parkway; and
WHEREAS, said Committee determined that it is in the best interest of the
public's health, welfare and safety to adopt a sign policy regulating the type, material,
design, size, quantity, location and purpose of signs proposed to be located within the
Kern River Parkway; and
WHEREAS, adoption and implementation of a policy for signs within the Kern
River Parkway provides convenient method to regulate signs consistent with local
ordinance and the Metropolitah Bakersfield 2010 General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Council may from time to time amend such policy, if necessary;
and
WHEREAS, a draft sign policy for the Kern River Parkway was distributed to the
Kern River Parkway Foundation, a community interest group, and the Citizen's Parks
and Recreation Committee for comment; and
WHEREAS, comments received were duly considered and, if necessary, the draft
sign policy was revised accordingly; and
WHEREAS, the Kern River Parkway Foundation, and the Citizen's Parks and
Recreation Committee recommend the sign policy attached herein as Exhibit "A" to be
adopted by the Council; and
WHEREAS, the sign policy is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan, including the Kern River Plan Element and the Kern River Parkway Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation Procedures
have been duly followed by city staff and the Council; and
WHEREAS, adoption and implementation of a sign policy for the Kern River
Parkway is exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15305(3)(d), Class 5, of City
Resolution No. 212-92; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered and hereby makes the following findings:
1. The Community Services Committee recommends adoption of the sign
policy for the Kern River Parkway, as shown on attached Exhibit "A".
2. Adoption and implementation of said sign policy promotes the public's
health, welfare and safety.
3. Adoption and implementation of said sign policy for the Kern River
Parkway is exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15305(3)(d), Class 5, of City
Resolution No. 212-92;
4. Said sign policy is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan, including the Kern River Plan Element and the Kern River Parkway Plan,
and local ordinance;
5. Said sign policy may be amended from time to time when the Council
determines it necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY and found by the Council of the
City of Bakersfield as follows:
I. The above recitals and findings, incorporated herein, are true and
correct.
2. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the sign policy for the
Kern River Parkway as shown on attached Exhibit "A".
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBER DeMOND, CARSON, SMITH, McDERMOTT, ROWAES, CHOW, SAL¥&GGIO
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CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED dAN 2 5 1~5
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PATRICIA J. DeMOND
Vice-Mayor
APPROVED as to form:
JUDY SKOUSEN
CITY ATI'ORNEY
LAURA C~_ MARINO
AssistantCity Attorney
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January 11, 1995
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EXHIBIT "A"
SIGN POLICY FOR THE
KERN RIVER PLAN ELEMENT
SECTION 1~ RECO~H~ENDED SIGN CRITERIA
FOR SIC~NS WITHIN THE KF. RN RIYmA~ PARKWAY
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this sign criteria for the Kern River
Parkway is 1) to promote signs in an orderly and
attractive manner; 2) to provide standards to safeguard
the public welfare, and; 3) ensure signs are consistent
with the Bakersfield Municipal Code and policies of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan, which
includes the Kern River Parkway Plan.
GENEP, AL REGULATIONS:
All signs are required to:
1. Conform to the approved sign criteria, and be
consistent with the Bakersfield Municipal Code Sign
Ordinance and 2010 General Plan policies (Ordinance
and Policy).
a.) Signs shall be limited to those necessary
for directions and premises identification.
Sign size, design, color, texture, materials
and location shall, to the greatest extent
possible,
be compatible with the open space. (Policy)
Submit plans to the Building Dept. for review and
obtain approval prior to issuance of a sign permit.
Building Dept. shall consult with the Parks
Division and Water Resources Dept.
Obtain a sign permit prior to installation.
(Ordinance)
4. Shall conform to City standards. (Ordinance)
Signs shall
1.
not be allowed (Ordinance and Policy):
Within the street right-of-way or to interfere with
the public safety. (ordinance and Policy)
Within 90 feet of the primary floodway line.
(Ordinance and Policy)
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City Council approval shall be required:
1. If a sign is donated to the City.
2. If a proposal is to name an area as
"D" below.
indicated in
To propose a name for an area of the Parkway after a
person/group, place, historical event or other, applicant
shall submit a letter of justification and plans for
review by the City Council. Any proposed name shall have
direct relationship to the Kern River Parkway, and this
relationship shall be explained in the letter.
1. In accordance with General Plan policy, the
preference is to use neutral (generic) names which
are necessary for directions or premises
identification, such as "Kern River Parkway, City
of Bakersfield," and if applicable, activity unique
to that location (i.e., picnic area, rest stop,
parking).
la. Upon valid petition to the City Council, a person
or group may.request to identify or name an area of
the Parkway subject to the following criteria. The
petitioner(s) is responsible for demonstrating
conformance with the criteria.
(1) Requested name must show a clear and
direct relationship to the Kern River
Parkway. Requested name may be an
individual, service organization or other
humanitarian entity. An illustration
showing a proposed sign in accordance
with parkway policies may be submitted.
(2) A valid petition shall, at a minimum,
consist of the following:
(a) Name, address and phone number
of petition contact person.
(b) The requested name and a
statement demonstrating the
requested name is directly related
to the Kern River Parkway,
consistent with these policies.
(c) Signature, printed name,
address, phone number and date
signed of each person signing
petition in support of the request.
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(d) A minimum of 200 signatures from
persons residing in the Bakersfield
area. (Upon receipt of a petition,
a random check of signatures may be
made to verify support of petition.)
(e) Other information deemed
necessary by the City Attorney.
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Plans shall include a drawing to scale of the
proposed sign showing text, design, dimensions,
materials, colors, and proposed location.
This Section does not apply to a sign which only
indicates the location of an activity, such as "picnic
area, bike path or directions."
TYPE OF SIGN
MONUMENT
CRITERIA RECOmmENDED
Monument signs only. Pylons and billboards are not
allowed. [Ordinance and General Plan Policy)
'Dimensions: Maximum square footage = 24
square feet;
Maximum height = 4 feet; Maximum
base = 16 square feet or no more
than 50% of sign area.
NOTE:
Materials:
Sign ordinance allows maximum
32 square feet, and maximum 8 feet
high. The 24 square feet is based
on the Community Services
Committee's approval of the Kern
River Parkway Foundation's sign. The
4 foot height limit seems
appropriate to maintain clear views.
Durable natural materials or
materials and colors designed
to blend with surrounding
vegetation or structures within
the Parkway. (Policy)
Location & Identify location of main
Parkway features;
Number allow as minimumnumber as possible.
(ordinance & Policy)
Text/Copy:
Directly related to Parkway.
(ordinance & Policy)
Prominently displaying "Kern
River Parkway." Also, include
"City of Bakersfield," and if
applicable, activity unique to
Kern River Parkway Signs
TYPE OF SI~N
COMMEMORATIVE
DIP. ECTIONAL OR
INFORMATIONAL
location (i.e., picnic area,
rest stop, parking). Prefer
neutral (generic) names.
Proposals to name an area of
the Parkway after a person,
company, group or event must
include a letter of
justification.
CRITERIA P. ECOM~5~DED
Commemorative, memorial plaque, tablet or
cornerstone are exempt from the Sign Ordinance;
however, signs within the Parkway should have City
Council approval.
Dimensions:
Maximum 9 square feet; Maximum
height 6 feet.
Material: Durable natural materials or
materials and colors designed to
blend with surrounding vegetation or
structures within the Parkway.
(Policy)
Location & Identify location of main
Parkway features;
Number allow as minimumnumber as possible.
(Ordinance & Policy)
Text/Copy: Directly related to Parkway.
(Ordinance & Policy) Proposals
to commemorate, memorialize or
name an area of the Parkway
after a person, company, group
or event must include a letter
of justification.
On-premises, incidental sign designed to guide
or direct or
provides pertinent information of location or
uses.
Dimensions:
Maximum 6 square feet; Maximum
height 6 feet. (ordinance)
Materials:
Durable natural materials or
materials and colors designed
to blend with surrounding
vegetation or structures within
the Parkway. (Policy)
Location &
Number:
Incidental use.
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Text/Copy:
Sign shall not contain
advertising but may have
maximum of 12% of the total
sign.
Cellular Phone Call Box:
On premises sign designed to designate
the location of cellular phone call boxes
along the bike path.
Dimensions:
Maximum 3 square feet (2 feet height by
1.5 feet wide), and mounted per City
Engineer standard.
Materials:
Durable materials per City Engineer
standard
Location &
Number: As deemed needed by City Engineer.
Text/Copy:
"CALL BOX and number" per City Engineer
stahdard. No advertisement but
sponsoring professional name or logo may
be allowed a maximum space on sign
measuring 6.5 inches high by 1.5 inches
wide per standard.
SECTION 2: POLICIES AND ORDINANCES
Kern River Plan Element of the General Plan:
Policy 3.2.3 (9).
Policy 3.2.3 (10).
Policy 5.3 (B) (4).
Signs shall be limited to those necessary for
directions and premises identification. Sign
size, design, color, texture, materials, and
location shall, to the greatest extent
possible, be compatible with the open space
character of the area.
Advertising signs and billboards shall not be
allowed within the primary or secondary
floodways of the Kern River.
All structures, except wells, shall maintain a
minimum setback of 90 feet from the primary
floodway line.
Kern River Parkway Plan:
Chapter 12, Visual Quality Mitigation Measure:
Design and site structures in rest, parking and recreation
areas in accordance with the constraints of topography,
riparian vegetation, and other natural features.
Use of natural materials and colors that blend with the
surrounding vegetation or structures within the parkway.
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Sign ordinance (BMC Ch. 17.60):
Section 17.60.080 (N)(1). No pylon signs are allowed within
the Kern River Parkway. The only signs allowed are monument
signs and directional signs.
Section 17.60.030 Definitions:
"Directional" sign means on-premises sign, incidental
sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian and vehicular
traffic. Such signs shall not exceed 8 feet in height or
10 square feet in area. Sign shall not contain
advertising but may have 4 square feet of professional
name identification or logo.
"Monument" sign means a freestanding identification
sign which is appropriately landscaped. overall height
shall not exceed 8 feet and
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a maximum of 32 square feet. The base or support system
shall not'ekceed 50% of the sign area or 16 square feet.
Sections 17.60.060 through 17.60.080: General and Specific
Prohibitions and Restrictions.
Memorial plaque, tablet or cornerstone are exempt;
however, a maximum of 10 square feet seems an appropriate
size for the Parkway.
· Signs are not allowed within the street right-of-way or
to interfere with the public safety.
· Directional, warning or information sign authorized by
federal, state or municipal authority may be exempt.
(Examples of these signs include green or blue
directional signs for the Social Security office, or food
and lodging signs on freeways.)
· All signs require a Sign Permit issued by the Building
Dept.
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