HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/1998 BAKERSFIELD
Kevin McDermott, Chair
Randy Rowles
Patricia M. Smith
Staff: John W. Stinson
AGENDA
Special Meeting
URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, September 28, 1998
12:15 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
Second Floor - City Hall, Suite 201
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 20, 1998 MEETING MINUTES
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. FREEWAY UPDATE - Rojas
B. PARK DEVELOPMENT FEE ORDINANCE - Hardisty
C. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (P.U.D.) APPROVAL PROCESS - Hardisty
D. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE - Hardisty
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. SIGN ORDINANCE - Hardisty
7. ADJOURNMENT
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BAKERSFIELD
~ ~-~ ~ Kevin McDermott, Chair
Alan Tandy, City Manager Randy Rowles
Staff: John W. Stinson Patricia M. Smith
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
SPECIAL MEETING _
URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Thursday, August 20, 1998
12:15 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
1. ROLL CALL
Call to Order at 12:25 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Kevin McDermott, Chair; Randy Rowles and
Patricia M. Smith
2. APPROVAL OF JUNE 17, 1998 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Approved as submitted.
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. FREEWAY UPDATE
Public Works Director Raul Rojas distributed a report on the status of freeway and
state highway projects to the committee and gave a brief overview on the status
of specific projects. Councilmember Smith requested that the issue of Comanche
Road and Alfred Harrell Highway be discussed at the upcoming Intergovernmental
Relations Committee meeting with the County.
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B. VESTING RIGHTS
Development Services Director Jack Hardisty presented flowcharts and staff
recommendations regarding the issue of vesting rights. Staff recommended
keeping the current one-year vesting right and to allow up to a one-year extension
for good cause. The Committee supported staff's recommendation.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. TRAILS PLAN FOR BRIMHALL GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Carolyn Belli gave a bdef update and explained that she had discussed this issue
with Bruce Freeman of Castle and Cooke and believed that the parties would be
able to work something out regarding the trails issue without the involvement of
the city. There was no further action required.
B. PARK FEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE CARE
FACILITIES
There was a discussion with staff, representatives from the North Bakersfield
Recreation and Park District, industry representatives and the Committee
regarding proposed changes to the Park Development Fee Ordinance.
Representatives from the Recreation and Park District expressed concerns
regarding the potential use of District facilities and programs by residents in these
types of facilities. They distributed a list of Senior Programs currently being
offered by the District. Staff suggested that some credit towards the park land and
facilities development fee should be provided when the project provides certain
minimum amounts of park acreage, recreation facilities and programs as part of
a comprehensive care facility. The Committee requested that staff further develop
the concepts discussed and prepare a draft Ordinance for further review by the
Committee.
C. POLICY FOR USE OF BANNER POLES
Economic Development Director Jake Wager gave an update on the current
process used to allow groups to display banners on city light poles. It is
anticipated that the same process will be utilized for banner poles in Centennial
Plaza once it is transferred to the City. No further action was needed.
D. STATUS OF LIBERTY PARK
Representatives from the North Bakersfield Recreation and Park District gave an
update on the status of the construction of Liberty Park. They explained that they
are finalizing the required agreement with the County so other road and park
construction can proceed. The road and traffic signal construction associated with
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the park will be done through joint agreements with the City, the Recreation and
Park District and the Kern High School District. It is anticipated that the park and
road improvements will be complete prior to the opening of the adjacent high
school in the fall of 1999. No Committee action is required.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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Staff present: Assistant City Manager John Stinson, Chief Assistant City Attorney Bob Sherfy,
Development Services Director Jack Hardisty, Planning Director Stan Grady, Public Works
Director Raul Rojas, and Economic Development Director Jake Wager present for Item 6.C.
Others present: Henry Agonia; Colon Bywater; Carolyn Belli; Mike Callaghy; Steve Debranch,
Castle and Cooke; P, enee D. Nelson; and Roger Mclnt°sh.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: 1998 AGENDA SECTION: Consent. Calendar
September 23,
ITEM NO: 8.*1
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Development Services - Planning DEPARTMENT H
DATE: September 15, 1998 CITy ATTOR~"-E~
CITy MANAGER
SUBJECT: An ordinance amending Sections 17.60.020, 17.60.050, 17.60.060, and 17.60.070 of
Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to signs. (citywide)
RECOMMENDATION:
St.a~f recommends, refe~ra! t.o Urban Development. Commit.t.ee.
3ACKGROUND:
The proposed changes were mainly initiated to allow freeway oriented signs to be permitted along
the entire length of Pierce Road (Buck Owens Blvd.). However, upon further review by staff, other
minor corrections were found to be necessary to either correct section references, acknowledge
new zones, and address small issues staff has found in the course of doing business to help with
administration of the code requirements. The changes are summarized as follows:
1. Section 17.60.020 D. - Item #4 was rescinded when the kiosk sign regulations were
adopted. The change renumbers the section to remove the "reserved" reference.
2. Section 17.60.020 E. - The section reference is incorrect. A zero should be at the end of
the section number so that it reads 17.60.030 instead of 17.60.03.
3. Section 17.60.050 C. - This section contains roadway corridors that restrict the siting of
pylon signs.
· We are revising item #1 since we have found that the legal description format is
difficult to follow and physically find.
· In item #2, it was unclear where the restriction began; therefore, the added wording
makes it clear that the restriction applies to Hwy 178 east of Oswell Street.
· For item #4, the same language would apply as in item #2, except that we wanted to
allow the two retail centers at the southwest and northwest corners of California/New
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Stine and Stockdale Hwy to be able to retain their existing pylon signs. Staff
believes that the restriction was not intended to affect these properties, but those to
the west where both residential development the Kern River corridor exists.
· The last sentence in this section is added to reference a new map to allow easier
reference to staff and the public.
4. Section 17.60.060 A.3. (items 3.c. & 3.d.) - These two subsections should also reference
the C-B zone. This zone was accidently omitted during the last sign ordinance rewrite.
5. Section 17.60.060 B.1. - The DI (drilling island) zone is a new zone district that was
recently adopted and appropriate reference is necessary in the sign ordinance.
6. Section 17.60.060 B (matrix for all zones and auto mall) - We found that the size of real
estate, construction, and future use signs were restricted at different sizes although they
are allowed at the same height and used in similar ways. These signs should be limited to
the same area for consistency in use, placement, and enforcement when' necessary. The
recommended area (32 sq.ft.) is the standard used throughout the community.
7. Section 17.60.060 B.7. - The D zone reference is being deleted as that zone was recently
rescinded as part of the rewrite of the new site plan review process. The PE (petroleum
extraction) zone is a new overlay zone that was recently adopted and this reference needs
to be included in the sign regulations.
8. Section 17.60.070 D. 1. - Staff found after completion of the interchanges around Pierce
Road by Caltrans (which occurred after the last sign ordinance revisions), that freeway
oriented signs were allowed along most of Pierce Road but excluded a small area of
approximately 2,000 feet between Gulf Street and Sillect Avenue. Both freeway related
business and freeway signs exist along the entire frontage of Pierce Road and the
completed improvements direct traffic to three different access points from Hwy 99 to
Pierce Road. Staff is recommending the changes because businesses in this area are
heavily dependent on being along the Hwy 99/Pierce Road corridor, and the freeway sign
provisions should apply along the entire frontage of Pierce.
9. Section 17.60.070 F.1. - This subsection should also reference the C-B zone. This zone
was accidently omitted during the last sign ordinance rewrite.
The Planning Commission reviewed these amendments on September 3, 1998, and has
recommended that the City Council adopt the ordinance.
16. 1~.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 17.60.020,
17.60.050, 17.60.060, AND 17.60.070 OF TITLE 17 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNS
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield initiated a proposal to amend Title 17 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code; specifically, Sections 17.60.020, 17.60.050, 17.60.060,
and 17.60.070 of Chapter 17.60 regarding the sign regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission through its Secretary set Thursday,
September 3, 1998 at the hour of 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501
Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before
said Commission on said ordinance, and notice of the public hearing was given in the
manner prescribed in the Municipal Code and the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted'Resolution No. 89-98
recommending approval of the proposed ordinance amendments and forwarded its
recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council through its City Clerk set Wednesday,
September 23, 1998 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501
Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place to consider said ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, the ordinance was found to be exempt from the provisions of
CEQA and the law and regulations as set forth in CEQA and the City of Bakersfield's
CEQA Implementation Procedures have been duly followed by city staff and this Council;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council, at said public meeting, considered the
ordinance, all relevant facts, and public testimony, and the Council adopted the findings
made by the Planning Commission as contained in their resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
JE. P:~chal3t 17 60 ~ ord,wl3¢l
SECTION 1.
Subsection D. of Section 17.60.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.60.020 Permits.
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.
SECTION 2.
Subsection E. of Section 17.60.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.60.020 Permits.
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.
JE'se~ P:~hal3t 8, I~ 17 60 cc _ ord.wp~ 2
SECTION 3.
Subsection C. of Section 17.60.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.60.050 Sign location restrictions.
C. Permanent freestanding signs, except monument and.directional signs, shall be
prohibited in the following areas:
1. The Truxtun Avenue corridor between the west right-of way line of State
Highway 99 and the east right-of-way line of Coffee Road, a width of five
hundred feet from the right-of-way of Truxtun Avenue or between the north
right-of-way line of the Cross Valley Canal and the south right-of-way line of
the Carrier Canal/Santa Fe Railroad, whichever diStance is greater.
2. Along or within one thousand feet of the right-of-way of State Highway 178
east of Oswell Street, commencing at a point five hundred feet east of the
centerline of Oswell Street.
3. Along or within one thousand feet of the right-of-way of Alfred Harrell
Highway.
4. Along or within one thousand feet of the right-of-way of Stockdale Highway
west of California Avenue/New Stine Road, commencing at a point eight
hundred feet west of the centerline of California Avenue/New Stine Road.
5. Along or within one thousand feet of the right-of-way of Panorama Drive.
A map delineating these corridors prohibiting freestanding signs is shown at the end
of this chapter.
SECTION 4.
Subsection A.3. of Section 17.60.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.60.060 Sign development standards.
A. General regulations:
The following provisionsshall apply to all signs unless otherwise stated in this
chapter:
3. Where signs are permitted to be illuminated, the following regulations shall
apply:
JE. P'~chaAt 1760.cc
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, are at least two feet apart.
c. Exposed bulbs forming a part of a sign are permitted provided they do not
exceed fifteen watts per bulb; signs in the 6-2, C-C, C-B, M-l, 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 from
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-l, 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.
SECTION 5.
Subsection B. of Section 17.60.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.60.060 Sign development standards.
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:
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1. Sig,... permitted in the Residential and Agricuitural/Ol}en ,.re,ace Zone Districts (R, E, A, OS, Mil, TT, FP-P, l)l .~ones):
'.: '.$igli TYPe: · ..i.:.' Sign Style .!/.:: ....... Maximmn. i:!..'"Maxiiniitn';:i:" :.::..:Maxitnmn . . .' iliuminllii0.n,.': :':L0.~iii~ni.i~ii2i~fi~i~s -: .. .. ::.:. - · Reniark~ :.:., ...
a, Name Plale Wall or door I per residence I sq. ft. Bch)w Yes a. Shall be on premises. Shall identify only lbo name and/or street addres:
roolline b. Sign shall be attached to of the occupant.
aod parallel with the
front wall or front door.
h. ,Aparlment {D Wall or I per street 32 sq. ft. each 20' fi~r wall sign Yes Shall be setback 10' from a. Copy limited to project name and address
(over 4 units) monument frontage and 6 ft. fi~r property lines, except those only.
monument sign fronting public streets where b. Signs shall not be inlernally lighted.
no setback is required, c. Building wall sign shall nol exceed a
Note: Wall signs horizontal length greater than 70% of the
may exceed thc linear frontage elcvatioq that sign is placed.
height max. il' d. If skyline signs arc utilized, such signs as well
building is 3 or as all other wall signs shall be subject to Sec
more stories per 17.60.O70 F.
skyline sign
standards.
c. Neighborhood Subdivision 2 per major 32 sq. It. each 6 ft. No Signs shall be located al the a. Copy limited Io projecl/neighborhood name
Subdivision II) wall or entrance m)l Io entrances where arterial mdy; use of developer/subdivider name or
numumenl exceed signs at 2 and/or cnlleclor slreels logo, or commercial advenisiog is prohibited.
(includes parks) enlrances intersect with local streels b. City Parks Div. shall approve of all material
inlo Ihe developmenl, used in the sign to assure cnntinued
maimenance.
d. Teml~}rar¥
Signs
i. Residential Freestanding 2 per subdivision 32 sq. ft. 12 ft. No Shall be within the a. Limited to new projects only.
Project ID (multiple phases subdivisinn 0r project. Signs b. Copy may include direction to model
(on-site) of a tracl shall bc shall be prohibited on lots homes/sales office, the developer/builder's
considered a developed with residences, name, logo, prices, and any other information
single related to home sales.
subdivision) c. All signs shall he removed within 30 days
after the initial sale/rent of the last unit in thc
project/ subdivision tract, or 2 years after
recordation of the final nmp, whichever
' ' occurs first. The Bldg Director may grant up
Io 2 time extensions not m exceed I year each
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ii. Residential See section 17.60.070 A.
sub/project
directional
{off-site~
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Residential/Ag'
signs - cont.
iii. Real Estate Frees~nding I ~r parcel 6 sq. fi. 6 fi. No a. Shall be on premises a. Copy shall ~in to advertise the sale. rent
(sale. ~em. lease) being sold, reined or or lease and nol for Ihe pu~se of
leased, comme~ial advertising of a business.
b. Shall be selback I0' b. Signs shall be removed within I0 days after
from pro~,y lines, the sale, lease or exchange has been
except Ihose fronting completed.
public slreels where no
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iv. Real Estate Freestanding 6 ~r residence 3 sq. ft. 6 fl. No Off-site di~clinnal signs a. ~e maximum du~lion of the use of these
(o~n house) (I on-site, 5 off- shall nol be I~ated mo~ signs shall nol exceed 3 consecutive days
, sile directional) Ihan I mile from the o~n each week.
house, b. Use of A-f~me signs are ~rmilled provided
Ihey are not Iocaled in II~e public right-of-
way ot maimained parkway/landscape area.
c. Ball~ns, ~nnams. slreamers and banners
may be used in coqjunclion with onsite signs
hul nol offsile s gna.
v. Garage. yard Freestanding 2 ~r residence 3 sq. fi. 6 fl. N~ Off-sile sign shall nol be a. No pn~ly shall be allowed signage
and estate (I on-sile, placed wilhin right-of-way more than 2 sales ~ calendar year.
sales I off-sile) and shall not be affixed in b. The maximum duralion of the use of lhese
any manner Io any utility signs shall not exceed 3 consecutive days.
~le. slreel sign. fence, etc. c. Balloons, ~nnams. streame~ and banners
may ~ used in cnqiuncliou wilh onsite sig~s
............................................................................................................................................................. hul not offsile signs.
vi. Construction Freeslanding I ~r projecl or 4 sq. fi. 6 fi. No a. Shall be on premises, a. Copy limited lo ly~ of conslmclion occurring
/llome residence h. Shall be selback I0' on-site aM name of company including logo.
Impr~vemem frnm pro,ny lines, h. Sign shall ~ removed wilhin 10 days after
complelinn of projecl.
vii. Furore Use Freestanding i ~r 32 sq. fi. 12 fi. No a. Shall ~ on premises, a. Copy limited Io identify hmre use consislem
undevelo~d b. Shall ~ setback !0' with exisling zoning and ~y include
parcel from all pro,ny lines, ownership ID.
b. Sign shall he renmved Ul~m inilial ~cuoancy
of site or building.
Sign Type ' . Sign Slyle Maximum .- ..: Maximtml . Maxlmttm Illustthtalioa Location R~lriclions
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viii. Model Freestanding Signs: Sales office - Sales office - No Signs for sales office and a. Limited lo new projec~ only.
Homc/Tracl and Flags I ~r sales 24 sq.fl. 8 R. m~el hnmes shall bc b. Copy limiled lo name ofdcvclopmcm and/or
Sales Olfice ol'fice Iocalcd ~m Ihe lot conlaining conlpany name/logo.
I ~f nl(~cI M~Iel huule - M(~lcl Iloule - ~aid ol'fice of ul(~el, c. All lings shall I)e rem~ved wilhiu il) days
Inmle · 8 sq.li. 4 fi. alier Ihe inilial sale ol' Ill~
Flags may located anywhere pmjecllsu~iYision Iracl, or 2 years afier
Flags: Flag - 15 sq.fL Flag - 25 fl. on Ihe projecl sile where ll~e reco~alion of ~ final map, whichever
20 ~r (pole hcighl) new homes are being ~cu~ firsl. The Bldg DirecIor may gram up
sul~ivJsion conslmcl~d fi)r appropriale I() 2 lime ~x~ensi()ns Jn)l lo exceed J year each
idemification of Ihu project, if such Ilags are necessary Io complete all
m~el homes or sales office, sales.
provided they are flol d. Signs shall be removed when m~el hom~ is
Iocaled within any s~reel sold, sales officg ~losed, or per subsection c
righ~-of-way or public aboYg, whichever ~)~cu~ first.
parkway. Flags shall be e. S~cial event ~rmi~ are nol required fi)r
prohibiled on dcvelo~d ,lois balloons (as limiled ~r 17.~).O70 B.3.) or
wilh occupied residences or banners 6 fl. or less in heighl if only used on
lois nol owned by Ihe Salurdays and Sundays.
builder/develo~r
..................................................................................... adverlising ou said signs.
ix. Special See Seclion 17.g).070 B.
Event
x. Polilical Sc~ Sectiou 17.~L070 C.
Eleclion
e. Aericulmral Freeslanding I per parcel 32 sq. fi. 8 fl. No a. Shall b~ on premises, a. Copy limiled m pr~ucls produced on
Pr~ucls b. Shall be selback I0' pro~rly or agricullural relaled affilialion, and
from pro,ny lines, may also include name of owner.
except lhose fronling b. Sign is only ~rmilled in lhe A and R-S zone
public slree~s where no dislricls.
setback is required.
f. Churches and Uses are subject lo Ihe CI! (Church) zone sign sla~ards pursuam lo Scclion 17.~.0~} B.7.c.
Schools
2. Signs permitted in the C-O (Professional and Ad~ninistrative Office) Zone District:
a. Residential Subjecl to the resideutial sign standards pursuant to Section 17.¢g}.llCd} B. I
b. Business 1D Wall No limit; total Slreet elevations: 25 fl. Yes Sign shall not project above a. Each business shall be entitled a minimum of
combined area of I sq. ft. per roofline of building. 16 sq. ft.. of wall signage per elevation.
all signage shall liuear foot of Note: Wall signs b. Sign shall not exceed a horizontal length
not exceed the the business' may exceed Ihe greater than 70% of Ihe linear business
maximum area elevation sign height maxi,hum frontage.
per elevalion, is located or if building is 3 or c. If skyline building signs are proposed, such
I00 sq. ft., more stories per signs as well as all other wall signs shall be
whichever is skyline sign subject to Section 17.6(L070 F.
less. standards.
Non-slreet
elevalions:
0.5 sq. fl. per
linear fOOl of
the business'
elevation sign
is Iocaled or
32 sq. ft..
whichever is
less.
Pylon or 4 per street 32 sq. fl.. 8 fi. Yes a. Shall be setback 25' a. Business or center is limited to use of either
Monument frontage each from properly lines, pylon or monument.
except those fronting b. Business or center name is limited to being
public streets where no listed on only one sign per street frontage.
setback.is required, c. If cenler name incorporates the name of an
b. Minimum 50' between on-site business in any form. said name shall
Window I per street 8 sq. ft. Below 2nd Yes Ground floor windows only. Area limitation and location does not apply lo
frontage floor or 15', customary noncommercial holiday decorations
whichever maintained pursuant to 17.60.08(I R.
is less
Shingle I per elevalion 6 sq. ft. 8 ft. min. Yes Shall be at entrance(s) Sign shall be orienled for sidewalk pedcslrian
ground utilized by the public during traffic perpendicular Io the store front.
clearance husincss Innlr~.
Name Plate I per h)ading 2 s(I. Ii. 6 Ii. No Adjacent lo or on door of a. Copy shall be limited lo business/tcnaut
(wall or door) cnlrancc each loading entrance of each name.
tenant, b. Sign is limited to h)ading entrance only, not
public entrance.
~|gn T),pe Sign ~l)'le - J~ximttnl . ~axiJmmi ~aximum Illumiimtion Locaiioll K~slriclions
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C-O ~igns - cont.
c. puilding ID Wall 2 per building I0 sq. fl. I0 fi. Yes Wall only a. Illumination shall he indirect or hacklit;
(multiple each internal lighting is prohibiled.
buildings b. Copy shall ~rmin only Io the name of
on site) building Io assist in providing direction to Ih~
public, commemial name/advertising copy
is prohihiled.
d. Tem~ra~
Signs
i. Real Estate Freestanding, I ~r saleable or 32 sq. fL 12 fl. No a. Shall be on premises a. Copy shall ~min Io adve~ise the sale, rent
wall or window leascable space being sold, rented or or lease and not for Ihe pu~se of
leased, commercial advertising of a business.
b. Shall be setback !0' b. Signs shall be removed within I0 days after
from pro.ny lines, Ibc sale, lease or exchange ha5 been
except those fronting completed.
public stree~ where no
ii. Conslmclion Freestanding I ~r project 32 sq. ri. 12 fl. No a. Shall be on premises, a. Copy limited lO ty~ of construction
fi~cing sIrccl h. Shall he setback IO' occurring on-site and name of company
from pro~y lines, including logo.
b. Sign shall be removed wilhin I0 days aAer
iii. Fulure Freestanding, I ~r slreel 32 sq. A. 12 fl. No a, Shall be on premises, a. Copy limiled Io idenlify ~lure use consislci)l
I:acilily, Use wall or window fronlage h. Shall be selhack IO' with zoning, or fUlklre occupancy and may
~r Tcnunl from pm~rly lines, inclnde ownership idenlilicalion.
b. Sign shall be removed Ul~m occupancy of
................................................................................................................................................. : .............................. ~)~¢)n~.~.~[~: .........................................
iv. Promotional Window I per building 25% of window Below 2nd Yes Ground Iloor windows only. a. Copy limited to promoting merchandise.
elevation, not to area ~r building flm}r or xe~ices, sales, etc. of business activily.
exceed 2 building elevation or 32 I0'. which- Business identification is prohibited except as
elevatio~ sq. fl.. whichever ever is less ~itted u~er 2.b.
is less b. Area limhation does not include business
identification u~er 2.b.
c. Rrna limitation a~ I~ation d~s not apply to
cu~tonm~ ~n-commcrcial holiday
decorations maintained fi~r a reasonable time
during a holiday season.
v. S~cial Event See Section 17.&).(}70 B.
vi. Political See section 17.~.070 C.
Elecfion
JE: P ~chapt_17 ~0 cc_o~d wpd ~
3. Signs permitted in the C-I (Neighborhood Cmnmercial) Zone District:
..... Sign Type Sign Style. i ....... Maxlnuml .i: .?.Max!rotan :. · .' Maxmlnm : Illuminahon l~afion R~triclions. - Remar~
a. ~esidenlial Subject lo thc residential sign standards pu~uant lo S~clion 17.(~1.0~1 Il. I
Uses
b. Business ID Wall No limit; total Slrcet elevations: 30 [I. Yes Sign shall net projecl above a. Each business shall be entilled a minimum of
combined area of I sq. fi. ~r roofline of building. 16 sq. fi. o~ wall signage ~r elevaliou.
all signage shall linear foot of Note: Wall signs b. Sign shall not exceed a horizonlal leuglh
nm exceed the thc business' may exceed the grealer than 70~ of the linear business
maximum area elevation sign height maximum fromage.
~r elevation, is located or if building is c. If skyline building sigm are pro~sed, such
150 sq. fl., more Ihan 3 signs as well as all olher wall signs shall be
whichever is stories ~r subjecl to Section 17.~.O70 F.
less. skyline sign
standards.
Non-slreel
elevalions:
0.5 sq. fl. ~r
linear [ool of
Ibc business'
elevation sign
is located or
75 sq. fi.,
whichever i~
.......................... ~ ................................ J~3;~ ....................................................................................................................................................... ......................
Pylon or I ~r streel Pyhm - Pylon - 25 ft. Yes a. Shall be setback 25' a. Business is limited lo either pylon or
Monument frontag~ if pylon; 150 sq. Il. from pro~rty lines, monument signs; however if center
exccpl those fronting idenlificalion is provided on a pyhm then
4 ~r street Monument - Monument - 8 ft. public stree~ where no monumen~ are ~rmilted.
fronmge if 32 sq. Ii. each. setback is required, b. Business or center name is limited ~o being on
monument, b. Minimum 50' distance only I sign ~r street frontage.
required between signs, c. Pylon sign that does not have a minimum
clearance of 8' from the grou~ to the houonl
of ~e sign face shall not exceed the maximum
height & area of a monument sign.
d. If Ihe cenler name incor~rales Ihe name of
an on-sile hu~iness in any limn or variudmL
~id husinc~ ~hall nol be alh~wed m~
signs ~r item b.
e. See Section 17.~.O70 D for pylon sign
requi~menm if pm~s~ as a Freeway
oriented si~n.
b. Business ID Window I per slreel 8 sq. fl. Below 2nd floor Yes Ground floor windows only. Ama limilalion and Iocalion does I1~}1 apply m
{toni) frontage .r I0', whichever cuMmnary noucmmngrcial holid~ty dcc~rati~ms
............ : ............................................................................. i~ j~ ............................................................................ p~i~!~3p~P.~p.~u~0~.!~..~?:~.~.3}O3~.~ ...................
Readerboard/ 2 ~r business 32 sq. IL. 12 ft. Yes a. Shall not ~ ~ablc. Copy limited m indicating prices, merchandise.
Mcnuboard each b. Shall not be placed or or services offered; official public services
(wall or maintained u~m any provided on premises; credit cards h~morcd;
freestanding) sidewalk area. directions lo customer; and I~kc mailers. Usc of
............................................................................................................................................................................. ~!~.~,.~Q~QP~ ~Og.b~O~r~. ~. ~['~h~b~!~ .....
Shingle I ~r elevation 6 sq. fl. 8 fl. min. Yes Shall bc al enl~nCC(S) Sign shall bc oriented for sidewalk pcdcslrian
ground utilized by public during traffic ~Micular to thc store l~ont.
...................................................................................... ~l~o~o~ ................................... ~P~(Q~.b~U~ .....................................................................................
Name Plate I ~r loading 2 sq. fl. 6 fi. No Adjacent lo or on door of a. Copy shall bc limited m busincssltcnant
(wall or door) entrance each loading entrance of each name.
tenant, b. Sign is limited to loading entrance only ~at is
not the business' public ent~nce.
c. Building ID Wall ! ~r buildiug I0 sq. fl.. 10 ft. Yes Wall only a. Illumination shall bc indirecl or backlil;
(multiple internal lighling is prohibited.
buildings b. Copy shall pertain only to thc name of thc
on site) building to assist in providing direction IO thc
public, commercial heine/advertising copy
is prohibilcd.
d. Temporary
Signs I
i. Real Estale Freeslanding. I ~r saleable or 32 sq. ft. 12 ft. No a. Shall be on premises a. Copy shall ~min m advertise ~e sale. rent
wall nr winduw leaseable space being snld. reined or or lease aM not for the put,se of
leased, commercial adveflising of a business.
b. Shall be setback lO' b. Signa shall b~ remov~ within lO days after
from pro,ny lines. Ihe sale. lease or exchange has been
except thos~ fronting complete.
public stree~ where
......................................................................................................................................... pJ;.~t3~.J~.r~.q~[~O. ..........................................................................
ii. Co~lmction Freestanding I ~r project 32 sq. ft. 12 ft. No a. Shall ~ on premises, a. Copy limit~ m ty~ of cnmlmction {~curriug
facing street b. Shall be ~tback I0' on-site aM name of com~ny including logo.
from pm~ny li~s. b. Sign shall ~ ~mov~ within I0 days aflcr
completion nf
I!
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C-I signs - cont.
d. Temporary
Signs (corn)
iii. Future Freestanding, I per street 32 sq. fl.. 12 fl. No a. Shall be on premises, a. Copy limited to identify future use consistent
Facility, Use wall or window frontage b. Shall be setback 10' with zoning, or future occupancy and may
or Tenant from properly lines, include ownership idenlification.
b. Sign shall be removed upon occupancy of
............................................................................................................. building or site.
.................................. o. ..............................................................................................
iv. Promotional Window I per building 25% of window Below 2nd Yes Ground floor windows only. a. Copy limited to promoting merchandise.
elevation, not to area per building floor or services, sales, etc. of business activity.
exceed 2 building elevation or 32 Ill', which- Business identification is prohibited except
elevations sq. fi.., ever is less. as permitted under 3.b.
whichever is less b. Area limitalion does not include business
identification under 3.b.
c. Area limitation and location does not apply to
customary non-commercial holiday
' decorations mainlained pursuanl lo
! 7.6O.08O R
...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
v. Special See Section 17.(~}.070 B.
Event
.................................................... o .............................................................................................................................................................................................
vi. Political See Section 17.60.070 C.
Election
4. S s permitted in the C-2 (Regional Commercial) Zone ,trict:
a. Residenli:d Subjecl to the residential sigq standards pursuant to Seclion 17.60.060 II. I
h. Business ID Wall lq() limil; Iotal Slreel elevatinns: 30 fl. Yes Sign shall not projecl above a. Each business shall he enfilled a minimum of
combined area or 2 sq. fl. per roolline of building. 16 sq. fi. of wall signage per elevation.
all signage shall linear flint of Note: Wall signs b. Sign shall not exceed a horizonlal lellgtl~
not exceed Ihe Ihe business' may exceed Ihe greater Ihan 70% of the linear business
maximum area elevation sign heighl maxinmm frontage.
per elevatinn, is located or ir building is c. Ir skyline building signs are proposed, such
2.50 sq. fl.. nmre than 3 signs as well as all other wall signs shall be
whichever is stories per subjecl to Section 17.60.070 F.
less. skyliue sign
standards.
lqon-street
elevalions:
I sq. ft. per
linear foot of
tile business'
elevalion sigu
is located nr
whichever is
less.
Pylnn or I per.street Pylon - Pyhm - 35 fl. Yes a. Shall be setback 25' a. Business is limited lo either pylon or
Monument frontage if pylnn; 240 sq. ft. from property lines, monument signs; however if Cenler
except those fronting identification is provided on a pylon Ihen
4 per street Monument - Monument - 8 ft. public streets where no monuments are permitted.
frontage if 32 sq. ft. each. setback is required, b. Business or center name is limited to being on
monument, h. Minimum 50' dislance only ! sign per slreel 'frontage.
required between signs, c. Pylon sign thai does not have a nlinimum
clearance of 8' from Ihe ground lO lite bollolO
of Ibe sign face shall not exceed thc maximum
hcighl x, area of a monument sign.
d. if Ihe cenler name incorporates thc name of
an on-sil¢ business in ally form or variation.
said business shall nol be allowed on olhcr
signs per item b.
e. See Section 17.60.070 D for pylon sign
requirements if proposed as a freeway
orienled si~:n.
dE' P ~chapl_17 60 cc_ofd.wpd ! :~
:!i: Sign Type .: -::: Sign Slyle i.:.- .:. MaximUm.:...'.il~ :..:.i..Maximmn · Maximum' lllmninaiion i : L~aiim'i R~lrlclions : '" ' Remar~" '
, ~ , ,, ', , · ~ ,.... ,[.~ [ ' -, , ..... ... · ,..['... ... . :.:........: .. :..: .~': ':.::...: '....%:...:~:.:::::::.:".":..~ .....-'. ....:. ~."..'.~.'? :' ::....:~:.'.:.?~: ~ · ...... . ': ..... ~ ...'
C-2 ~ign~ - cont.
b. Busi~ess ID Window I ~r slreet 8 sq. fl. Below 2~ floor Yes Ground floor windows only. Area limilafion and Iocalion doe~ nol apply
(toni) frontage or lB', whichever cusloma~ noncommercial holiday decoralion~
........................................................................................ i;~)R~ ......... maimain~ ~u~uant ~o 17.~L08(} R.
..................................................................................................................................
Readerboard/ 2 ~r business 32 sq. fi.. 12 fl. Yes a. Shall nol be ~nahle. Copy limited lo indicating prices, merchandise,
Menuhoard each b. Shall not be placed or or semites offered; official public services
(wall or maintained u~n any provided on premises; credil cards honored;
freestanding) sidewalk area. directions to cuslomers; and like ma~e~. Use of
............................................................................................................................................................. slreamers,~nnants and banners are ~rohihiled.
..........................................................................
Shingle I ~r elevation 6 sq. fl. g f~. min. Yes Shall be at em~nce(s) Sign shall b~oriented for sidewalk pedestrian
ground utilized by public during I~ffic ~ndicular ~o the store front.
............................................................ clea~nce business hours.
.............................................................................................................................. , .............................................
Name Plate I ~r loading 2 sq. ft. 6 fl. No Adjacent to or on door of a. Copy shall be limited IO businesshenanl
(wall or door) enl~nce each loading entrance of each name.
lenant, b. Sign is limited to loading entrance only Ihal
not the business' public entrance.
c. BuihlinR ID Wall 2 ~r building I{} sq. Ii.. I0 fl. Yes Wall only a. Illuminalion shall be indirecl or hucklit;
(multiple inlernal lighting is prohibiled.
buildings b. Copy shall ~rmin only to ~he name of the
on site) building to assist in providing direction lo
public, commercial nume/adverlising copy
is prohibited.
c. See Section 17.~.070 F if Building ID sign
is pro~sed as a skyline building sig. n.
d. Tem~ra~
Signs
i. Real Es~le Frceslanding, I ~r saleable or 32 sq. fi. 12 fl. No a. Shall he on premise~ a. Copy shall ~r~iu lo advertise Ihe sale. rcnl
wall or window leaseable space being sold, rented or or lease and not for the pu~se of
leas~, commercial advertising of a business.
b. Shall be selback 10' b. Signs shall be removed within 10 days afier
from pro,ny lines, the sale, lease or exchange has been
excepl Ihose I~ouling compleled.
public slreels where
............................................................................................................................. ' no selback i~ ~u ~d. '
ii. Constmclion Freeslanding I ~r project 32 sq. fl.. 12 Ii. No a. Shall ~ on p~mises, a. Copy limited Io ly~ of conslmclion ~curring
facing street b. Shall be setback I0' on-sile a~ name of company including logo.
from pm~ny lines, b. Sign shall be ~moved within IO day~ after
completion of project.
Sic,: TyI. Sign $1yle: Maxi,mm: Maxlamqat Maxi,hirer Hh,minatitm Lm:alion R~.'~lriclions · ' : Remar~
'~:~:::~:' ~'~ .:: '. : .::'-'/~ '~ :'~'~:': ::: ': ~ ~:L:~. ;'~.~?.:.~:~:~ ~L'.?:: Numher::~::.:':.:.:..: ~::~:~::::::.. :. Area .~:~ {~:~- · ::~. Ileight..:' . AllowS?: .":' (a~o see S~,.:17,60,050)..-;?.~;:~:..~ .~:.?::/:..: ~ :~{~.:~..... L.:..:..:..
c-2 ~'ig~$ -
d. Temporary
Signs (toni.)
iii. Furore FreeslandinA, I ~r slreel 32 sq. ~1, 12 fi. No a. Shall he on premises, a. Copy limilcd I~ Menli~y ~mrc use cnnsisl~ul
Facilily. U~e wall or window ~ronlagc h. ~hall he sclhack I0' wilh zoning, or ~mrc occupancy and may
or Tenanl l?om pro,fly lines, inulud~ ownership idcnli~calion.
h. Sign shall h~ remuved upon occupancy o~
................................................................................................................................................................................... P~!~J~w.~.~: ........................................
iv. Promolional Window I per building 25% of window Below 2nd Yes Ground floor windows only. a. Copy limil~ to promoting merchandise,
elcvalion, nol Io area ~r building floor or settees, sales, elc. or business aclivily.
exceed 2 building elevalion or 32 I0', which- Business idenlificalion is prohibiled excepl
elevalions sq. fl., whichever ever is less. as ~rmill~ u~er 3.b.
is less b. Area limimlion does nol include business
Jdemificalion u~er 3.b.
c. Area limimlion and Iocalion does nol apply Io
cusloma~ non-comme~ial holiday
, decoralions mainlained pursuanl In
................................................................................................................................................................................... [?.:~Lg~9. B .............................................
v. S~cial See Seclion 17.~).070 B.
Evenl
vi. Polilical See Seclion 17.~.070 C.
Eleclion
e. Outdoor See Seclinn 17.~.0~0 E.
AdverlisinR
(billhoanl)
5. Signs permitted in the Industrial Zone Districts (M-l, M-2, M-3 zones):
a. Residential ~uhj¢cl to thc residential si~ll slandards pursuanl lO ~cclion J J.(~).()(~) Ii. J
b. Business ID Wall No limit; total Street elevations: 30 ft. Yes ~ign shall not project above a. ~eh business shall be entitled a minimum of
combined area of 1.5 sq. fi. per roolline of building. 16 sq. ii. of wall signage ~r elevation.
all signage sh~ll linear f{~}l of Note: Wall signs b. Sign shall not exceed a horizontal length
not exceed the the business' may exceed the ~reater than J0~ of the linear business
maximum area elevation sign height maximum frontage.
~r elevation, is It~ated or if building is c. If skyline building signs are pro.seal, such
IJ5 sq. ft., more than 3 signs as well as all other wall signs shall be
whiehever is stories ~r subject to ~eclion 17.~.0J0 F.
less. skyline sign
slandards.
Non-street
elevations:
0.75 sq. fl.
~r linear foot ,
of the
business'
elevatiou sign
is located or
I(~ sq.
whichever is
less.
Pylon or I per street Pylon - Pylon - 30 fl. Yes a. Shall be setback 25' a. Business is limited to either pylon or
Monument frontage if pylon; 175 sq. fl. from pro,ray lines, monument signs; however if center
except those fronting ~cntification is provided on a pylon then
2 ~r street Monument - Monmncnt - 8 ft. public streets whc~ no monumen~ are permitted.
frontage if 32 sq. fl. each. setback is required, b. Business or center ~mc is limited to bci0g on
monument, b. Minimum 50' distance only i sign ~r street frontage.
required between signs, c. Pylon sign that does not have a minimum
clea~e of 8' from the ground to the hollom
of ~e sign face shall not exceed the maximum
height & area ofa monumem sign.
d. If the center name inco~ra{cs the name of
an on-site business in any form or variation.
said business shall not ~ allowed on other
signs ~r item b.
e. ~e Section 17.~.070 D for pyhm sign
requirements if pro~scd as a freeway
oriented si~n.
.. ~::; Sign T~'p. :.. ! .? Sign StYle :=.. i.= Maximum .: i= '=... Maximum · '. =..Maximum illumination i ~:' LOCatiOn 'Resti. lctiong: '. ' i?. :. = Ren, arks
['i'[[i"[' ' '['[ '" '' .... ' ""' .... ' ..... 'i'i" '' 'i' ' " "' ' i ' '' [" '" '""" :'":':':':' :":":""" :'':':":"i"::':'":'"' '":"' ' '" '
M signs - cont.
b. Business ID Window I per slreel 8 sq. fl. Beh)w 2nd floor Yes Ground floor windows only. Area limitation and location does not apply h)
(con0 frontage or Ill'. wbichever cuslomary noncommercial holiday dccoratim~s
......................................................... is less maintained p. ursuant to 17.60.(.I.80 R: ....
Readerhoard/ 2 per business 32 sq. ft.. 12 fl. Yes a. Shall SOl be Imrlahle. Copy limiled lo indicating prices, merchaudise.
Menuboard each b. Shall not be placed or or services offered; official public services
(wall or maintained upon any provided on premises; credil cards honored;
freesta,)ding) sidewalk area. directions to customers; and like matters. Use of
streamers,.~..nnants and banners are p. rohibited.
Shingle I per elevation 6 sq. ft. 8 ft. min. Yes Shall he al entrance(s) Sign shall be oriented for sidewalk pedestrian
ground ulilized by public during Iraffic perpendicular Io the store front.
clearance ................ business hours.
Name Plate I per loading 2 sq. ft. 6 ft. No Adjacent to or on door of a. Copy shall be limiled to busJnessllenant
(wall or door) entrance each . loading entrance of each name.
tenant, b. Sign is limited to loading emrance only that is
, not the business' public entrance.
c. Building ID Wall I per building I0 sq. ft.. IO ft. Yes Wall only a. Illumination shall be indirect or backlit;
(multiple imernal lighting is prohibited.
buildings b. Copy shall perlain only to thc name of thc
on site) building to assist in providing direction Io ~he
public, commercial name/advertising copy
is prohibited.
c. See Section 17.60.070 F if Building ID sign
is proposed as a skyline building sign.
d. Temparar¥
Signs
i. Real Estate Freestanding, I per saleable or 32 sq. ft. 12 fl. No a. Shall be on premises a. Copy shall pertain It) advertise lite sale. rent
wall or window Icaseahlc space being sold, rented or or lease and nol for thc purpose of
leased, cnmmcrcial advertising of a business.
b. Shaft be setback 10' b. Signs shall be removed within I0 days after
from property lines, the sale. lease or exchange has been
csccpl those fmuling cmnplcled.
public streels where
.................................................................................................................................. ~ no setback js required.
ii. Construction Frceslanding I per pmjecl 32 sq. ft.. 12 fl. No a. Shall be on premises, a. Copy liutited to type of construction occurring
facing streel b. Shall be setback I0' on-site and name of company including logo.
from property lines, b. Sign shall be removed within lO days after
complelion of project.
17
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M signs - cont.
d. Temporary
Signs (com.)
iii. Furore Freestanding, I ~r street 32 sq. fl. 12 fl. No a. Shall ~ on promises, a. Copy limited Io identify future use consislenl
Facility, Use wall or window fronlage b. Shall he setback I0' wilh zoning, or fulure occupancy and may
or Tenam from pro,fly lines, include ownership idenlilication.
b. Sign shall be removed upon occupancy of
building or si~e.
iv. I~romolional Window I ~r huilding 25% of window Below 2nd Yes Ground floor widows only. a. Copy limiled lo promoling merchandise,
eleva6on, not Io area ~r building Ih,~r or services, sales, etc. of business acfivily.
exceed 2 building elevalion or 32 I0'. which- Business idenlificalion is prohibited excep~
elevations sq. fl.. whichever ever is less. as ~rmitted uMer 3.b.
is less b. Affa limitation does nol include business
identification under 3.b.
c. Area limitation and location does nol apply Io
customa~ non-comme~ial holiday
~ decorations mainlainM pu~uant Io
.......................................................................................................................................................................... 17.~.080 R
..................................................................
v. S~cial See Seclion 17.~.070 B.
Evenl
.................................................... . .............................................................................................................................................................................................
vi. Political See Section 17.~.O70 C.
Election
e. Otmh~or See Seclion 17.~).070 ff.
Advertising
~illboard)
6. 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 B. 1.
b. Signage for uses defined within a specific plan for the C-C zone
district pursuant to Section 17.26.011 shall be allowed as part of and
in accordance with the provisions of the specific plan. If signage is not
identified in the specific plan, then a comprehensive sign plan shall be
approved; however, one sign indicating the probable future use of the
site may be permitted prior to the approval of either plan pursuant to
the C-2 regulations.
7. Signs permitted where there are overlay or combination zones (P, CH,
HOSP, 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) 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 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 setback 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 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
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 setback twenty five feet from all adjacent
property lines. There shall be no setback of any sign from property
lines fronting a public street.
8. Signs permitted in the P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development) and P.C.D.
(Planned Commercial Development) zone districts:
a. Residential development shall be subject to the residential sign
standards pursuant to Section 17.60.060 B. 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.
9. [ ..s permitted in the Bakersfield Auto Mall area shall permitted as follows regardless of the underlying zc district,
(a map delitteatittg the area these regulatiotts apply is shown at the e.d of this chapter):
.:,~i,i:: Sign Type'i':=.:, ;:ii::?: sign Style¥.;ii: '.?.i:. MaXhnum ~i: .::.i i ,Maxinninii i'll.;: ;:, ~iMa~tinluhi: ': =: lllunlin~ii~n; : ;:-l]o~'t'iOn Rea'tri~t/°~i~' ' :: :':::: i: i RemarkS'" "'
a..R~sidentia! Subject to the residential sign slandards pursuanl Io Sectinn 17.60.060 B. I.
b. Business ID Wall No limit; Intal Each building 30' Yes Sign shall not project above a. Each business shall be entitled a minimum of
combined area of elevalion: the roofline of the building. 50 sq. fl.. of wall signage per elevation.
all signage shall 2 sq. fl.. per Note: Wall signs b. Sign shall not exceed a horizontal lenglh
not exceed the linear foot of may exceed the grealer than 70% of the linear business
maximum area Ihe business' heighl maximum frontage.
per elevation, elevation sign if building is 3 or c. If skyline building signs are proposed, such
is located or more stories per signs as well as all other wall signs shall be
' 450 sq. ft., skyline sign subject to Section 17.60.070 F.
whichever is standards.
less.
Pyhm tlr 2 per street Pyhm - 300 sq.ft. Pylnn - 50 ft. Yes a. Shall be setback 25', a. Business is limited to eilher pylon or
monument frontage if pylon; (total of ail pylon from property lines, monumcm signs; however if center
signs per street except those fronting identification is provided on I pylon and there
frontage) public slreets where no is no 2nd pylon, then monuments are
setback is required, permitted.
4 per sire. et Mmlumcnt - Mnnumcnt - 8 ft. b. Minimum 50' distance b. Business or center name is limited to being mi
frontage if 32 sq. ft. each. required between signs, only I sign per slrect frontage.
monument, c. Pylon sign that does not have a minimum
clearance erg' from the grouml to Ihe hOllOm
of tile sign lace sllall not exceed thc Inaximum
height & area ora monument sign.
d. If the center name incorporalcs Ihe name of
an on-site business in any filrm or variution,
said business shall not he allowed on other
signs per item b.
e. See Section 17.60.070 D for pylon sign
requirements if @reposed as a freeway
.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9.r.i.e.p.t.e.d...s~gn. ............................................
Window I per street 8 sq. ft.. Below 2nd floor Yes Ground floor windows only. Area limitation and location does not apply to
frontage or I0', whichever customary noncommercial holiday decorations
is less maintained pursuant tn 17.60.080 R.
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Auto Mall - twnt.
b. Business ID Readerboard/ 2 per business 32 sq. ft.. each 12 ft. Yes a. Shall not be portable. Copy limited to indicaling prices; merchandise or
(corn) Menuboard h. Shall not be placed or services offered; official public services provided
(wall or maiutained upon any on premises; credit cards honored; directions tu
freestanding) sidewalk area. customers: and like matters. Use of streamers,
pennants and banners is prohibited.
Shingle I per elevation 6 sq. ft.. 8 fl. min. Yes Shall be at entrance(s) Sign shall be oriented for sidewalk pedestrian
ground ulilized by public during traffic peq-,endicular to the store front.
............... : ..................................................................... .c: !~.r:a. ~.c.e. .................................. .b..u.s: i.n..e:s.s...h.o..u..n. ......................................................................................
Name Plate I per loading 2 sq. ft. 6 ft. No Adjacent to or on door of a. Copy shall be limited to business/tenant
(wall or door) entrance loading enlrancc of each name.
~ tenant, b. Sign is limited to loading entrance only that is
not the business' public entrance.
c. B, ilding ID Wall 2 per building I0 sq. ft. I0 ft. Yes Wall only a. illumination shall be indirect or backlit;
(muhiple imernal lighting is prohibited.
buildings ' b. Copy shall pertain only to Ihe name of the
on sit-') building to assist in providing direction to the
public, commercial name/advertising copy
is prohibited.
c. See Section 17.60.070 F if Buildiqg ID sign
is proposed as a skyline building sign.
d. Temporary
Si~s
a. Shall be on premises a. Copy shall pertain to advertise the sale, rent
i. Real Estate Freestanding, I per saleable or 32 sq. ft. 12 ft. No being sold, rented or or lease and not Ibr the purpose of
wall or window leaseable space leased, commercial adverlising of a business.
b. Shall be selback I{l' b. Signs shall be remuw:d wilhin IO day,~ after
from property lines, the sale, lease or exchange has been
except Ihose fronting completed.
public slreets where no
......................................................................................................................................... .s.e. ! .b.a..c.k..i.s..r.e..qu. Lr .e.d. ............................................................................
ii. Conslruction Freestanding I per projec! 32 sq. fl. 12 fl. No a. Shall be on premises, a. Copy limited to type of construclion occurring
facing slreet b. Shall be setback I0' on-site and name of company including logo.
from all properly lines, b. Sign shall be removed within It} days after
cmnpletion of project.
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Auto Mall - cont.
d. Temporary
~i~ns (com.)
iii. Furore Freestanding, I ~r slreel 32 sq. ft. 12 fL No a. Shall he on p~mi~s, a. Copy limit~ m idemify ~ure usc con,islam
Facility. Use wall or window fron~ge b. Shall be setback 10' wi~ zoning, or ~re occupancy and may
or Tenant from all pro~rly lines, include owne~hip idenlificalion.
b. Sign shall ~ removed upon occupancy of
............................................................................................................................................................................ buildip~ or site.
iv. Promo6onal Window I ~r building 40% of window Below 2nd floor Yes Ground fl~r widows only. a. Copy limil~ lo promo6ng mercbandise,
~levation area or I0', whichever settees, sales, etc. of business ac6viiy.
~r building is less Business idenlification is prohihiled exc~pl
elevalion as ~rmilled u~er 4.h.
b. A~a limi~lion does nol include husioess
idenlificalion under 4.b.
c. Area limimlion and Iocalion does nol apply
customary non<omme~ial holiday
, deco~lions maintained pursuanl Io
~ ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17.~.0~0 R.
v. S~cial Sec Scclion 17.~.()70 B.
Event
vi. Political Sec Section 17.~.070 C.
Elcclion
e. Out&oo~ See Section i2 .~.020 E.
AdvcqisinR
(billboard)
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SECTION 6.
Subsection D. 1. of Section 17.60.070 is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.60.070 Specialized signs.
D. Freeway oriented signs:
Freeway oriented signs identify premises where food, lodging and places of
business engage in supplying goods and 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, PCD, M-l, 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 Airport Drive, except that said rectangular area
shall extend south to Gilmore Avenue.
b. State Highway 99 and State Highways 58/178 (Rosedale
Highway/24th Street), except that said rectangular area shall extend
north to Gilmore Avenue.
c. State Highway 99 and California Avenue.
d. State Highway 99 and Ming Avenue.
e. State Highway 99 and White Lane.
f. State Highway 99 and Panama Lane.
Maps delineating the specific rectangular areas are shown at the end of this
chapter.
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SECTION 7.
Subsection F. 1. of Section 17.60.070 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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-l, M-2, and M-3
zone districts.
SECTION 8.
This ordinance shall be posted in accordance.with the Bakersfield Municipal
Code and shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after the date of its passage.
.o0o
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RESOLUTION NO.89-98
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT TO THE TEXT OF TITLE
SEVENTEEN OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING SIGN REGULATIONS (CHAPTER 17.60)
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield initiated amending the text of Title 17 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) regarding Chapter 17.60, Sign Regulations. The
proposed amendments include increasing the freeway oriented sign area along Pierce Road,
modifying the area of real estate, future use and construction signs so that they are consistent with
each other, clarifying sections concerning pylon sign prohibitions, and making minor corrections
regarding section number and zone references; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission. through its Secretary, did set. MONDAY.
August 31. 1998 and, THURSDAY. September 3. 1998 at the hour of 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue. Bakersfield. California. as the time and place for a
public hearing before said Planning Commission on said text amendments, and notice of the public
hearing was given in the manner provided in Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code: and
WHEREAS. for the above-described project, it has been found to be exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality. Act (CEQA), and the City of Bakersfield's CEQA
Implementation Procedures in accordance with the general rule. Section 15061: and
WHEREAS. the law and regulations relating to the preparation and adoption of
Negative Declarations as set forth in CEQA and City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation
Procedures. have been duly followed by city staff and the Planning Commission: and
WHEREAS. at said public hearing, the amendments were duly heard and considered.
and the Planning Commission found as follows:
1. The amendments to the zoning regulations are necessary and desirable as
proper use of the city's zoning authority for the protection of the general
health, safety and welfare of the community.
2. The amendments are consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the
general plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD as follows:
1. That the above recitals, incorporated herein, are tree and correct.
2. That the amendments as depicted in Exhibit A are recommended to be
forwarded to the City Council for adoption.
On a motion by Commissioner Dhanens and seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, the
Planning Commission approved the foregoing, and recommend same to the City Council by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Tkac, Dhanens, Brady, Munis-Kemper, Ortiz, Tavom, Sprague
NOES: None
.~BSENT: Boyle
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3~ day of
September. 1998.
DATED: September 3. 1998
PLANNING ~COMMISSION
SFIELD
JEFFREY TKAE. Chairman
Planning Commission
September 4. 1998
cnapt_l 7.60.pc_res.wpd
Bakersfield Municipal Code - Title 17, Zoning Ordinance Signs
EXttIRFr A
EXHIBIT A
Chapter 17.60
SIGNS
17.60.020 PERMITS.
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:
I. Reduction of the minimum sign setbacks or minimum distance between signs of not
more than 10 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 2 additional
per project; or an increase in sign area of one residential identification project sign
to 64 square feet.
54. An increase of a monument sign located within a commercial or industrial
zone district to 64 square feet in area and 15 feet in height, provided the total
number of monument signs per street frontage shall not exceed 2 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.
September. 1998
Chapter 17.60, Page 1
Bakersfield Municipal Code - Title 17, Zoning Ordinance Signs
EXtIIBIT A
17.60.050 SIGN LOCATION RESTRICTIONS.
C. Permanent freestanding signs, except monument and directional signs, shall be prohibited
in the following areas:
1. The Tmxtun Avenue corridor between the west right-of way line of State Highway
99 and the east right-of-way line of Coffee Road, a width of 500 feet from the
right-of-way of Truxtun Avenue or between the north right-of-way line of the
Cross Valley Canal and the south right-of-way line of the Carrier Canal/Santa
Fe Railroad. whichever di.qtance is ureater. ----' - --
2. Along or within 1,000 feet of the fight-of-way of State Highway 178;
coiii~ai,~iic[ii~, .~,,,, ,.~ east ,,. th,: ,.~.t~;, h.,: of Oswell Street. commencing ali a.
point 500 feet east of the centerline of Oswell Street.
3. Along or within 1,000 feet of the right-of-way of Alfred Harrell Highway.
4. Along or within 1,000 feet of the right-of-way of Stockdale Highway west of
~ of California Avenue/New St·ne Road. commencing at a point
800 feet west of the centerline of California Avenue/New St·nc Road.
5. Along or within 1,000 feet of the right-of-way of Panorama Drive.
A map delineating these corridors prohibiting freestanding signs is shown at the end Of
this chapter.
September. 1998
, Bakersfield Municipal Code - Title 17. Zoning Ordinance Si~.ns
E.,~mFI' A
?
17.60.060 SIGN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
A. General regulations:
The following provisions shall apply to all signs unless otherwise stated in this chapter:
3. Where signs are permitted to be illuminated, the following regulations shall apply:
c. Exposed bulbs forming a pan of a sign are permitted provided they do not
exceed 15 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 40 watts per bulb. Neon signs shall not
exceed 30 milliamperes. Bulbs providing indirect lighting not visible from
off the premises of the sign are not subject to this subsection. Exposed
reflector-type lamps forming pan 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-l, M-2, and M-
3 zone districts and shall not exceed a total of 60 milliamperes for neon
signs, and 10 watts for incandescent signs.
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:
7. Signs permitted where there are overlay or combination zones (P. CH.
HOSP. t~. AD. AA, FP-S, SC, PE) shall be subject to the sign standards of the
underlying zone district unless otherwise permitted as follows:
Cttapter 17.60, Page 3
1. Signs permillcd in lhe Residenlial and Agricullural/Open Space Zone Dislricls (R, E, A, OS, MIt, TT,-FP-P, D! Zones):
'Sii~n 'Type Sign StYle Maxim"tn.'-.: Maxim,m Maximum Iliumhtati~'n' :.; l.~alion R~'t~ici'i~'~;:.::" ':: '~ :: : Remarks
. .. ...... ' ' '" Nmnber · Area Ileight "AllowS? , (u~o see S~."1'7~60.050) ·
a. ~ame Plate Wall or door I per residence I sq. fl. Below Yes a. Shall be on premises. Shall identify only thc name and/or street address
roullme b. Sign sllull be at~ched Io of thc OCCLIpUUl.
and parallel with Ihe
frOlll wall or fronl door.
b. Aparln!cn! Il) Wall or I per slrccl 32 sq. Ii. cac'h 20' Ibr wall sign Yes Shall he sell)ack I0' front a. Copy limited t- pr,~iccl name and address
(over 4 unils) iltOUUlltClll IYo,lagc altd ~ I*1. for pro~rly Ii,cs. cxccpl Ihosc only.
mollulnen[ sign fronting puhlic streets where b. Signs shall not hc internally lighted.
no sclback is required, c. Building wall sign shall nol exceed a
N,Ic: Wall 5ig,s horizonlal Icnglh greater Ihan 70% of Iht
may exceed Iht linear I~ontagc clcva~im~ Ihat sigu i~ placed.
heighl max. if d. If skyline sign~ utc milizcd. ~uclt sign~ as ~cll
' Imildi,g i~ 3 or as all olhcr wall sign5 5hull hc
more slorics per 17.60.O70 F.
skyline sign
sla,dards.
c. 'Nci~hhorlmod St~hdivision 2 per maj(~r 32 sq. fl. each 6 [I. No Signs shall be located al Ihe a. Copy limilcd lo projecl/ncighborho~ name
Subdivision I~ wall or cmnmce nol ~o culranccs where arlcrial only; use of dcvch)~r/5ubdividcr flame or
monumcm exceed signs ul 2 and/or colleclor slrecls logo. or commercial advertising is prohibited.
(iucludcs parks) entrances inlcrsecl wilh local slrecls h. Cily Parks Div. shall approve o1' all mulcriul
inlu Utc developnleul, used in Ibc 5igu Io assure cm~lin,ed
maline,anco.
d. Temporary
Siens
i. Rc5idcmiul Freestanding 2 ~r sul~ivision 32 sq. fl. 12 Ii. No Shall he wilhin Ihe a.I.imilcd lo new projccls only.
Prqjcct ID (multiple phases su~ivision or projccl. Signs b. Copy may include direclion lo model
too-silo) of a Iract shall be shall be pn~hihilcd on lots homes/sales office. Ihe dcvelo~r/buildcr's
c,nsidcrcd a developed with residences, name. logo. pticcs, and any olhcr informuliOU
single rclaled Io hume sales.
su~ivisiun) c. All signs shall be removed within 30 days
after Ihe initial 5alc/~nt of the last unit in Ihc
projecl/ su~ivision Iracl. or 2 years after
rccotdaliml of Ihc final ntap. whichever
occun firsL Thc lildg Director may gram up
Io 2 lime extensions nol lo exceed I year each
if necessary lo complete all
2. Si, permitted ill the C-O (Professional and Administraliv~" 'rice) Zone District: .~
3 Sig,,,, permilted in Ihe C-I (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone District' -
4. Signs pertained in Iht C-2 (Regional Commercial) Zone Dislricl:
5. Signs permilled in the Industrial Zone Dislricts (M-I, M-2, M-3 zones):
9. Signs permilled in thc Bakersfield Aulo Mall area shall be permiUed as Ibllows regardless of the underlying zone district:
. Number Area Iieighl ~ AIIoWed~: '(a~0 see S~.' 17.50.0~0) ~':~ :'
....... IIIII I I I .......... ' " ,'., ,:, :, ...... "
d. Temnorarv
Sign~
i. Real Estate Freeslanding. I ~r saleable of I~ ;q. ~.; 12 fl. No ~. Shall be on premises a. Copy shall ~rlain Io advertise the sale. rem
wall or window leaseable space ~ sq. fl. ~ being sold, renled or or lease and not for Ihe pu~se of
'ia~an[ leased, commercial adverlising of a business.
......... ...... ,_l~" h. Shall be Selhack I0' b. Signs sball Im removed wiihin I0 days al'lef
~ ...... front pro.ny lines. Ihe sale. lease or exchange has been
exccpI Ihose fronling complclcd.
public slreels where no
sclback is rcquircds
ii. Cousmlclion l':recslanding I per prnjcct 32 sq. fi. 12 fl. No a. Shall he on premises, a. Copy limJlcd
I~cing 5irce( b. Shall be 5elback I0' occurring on-sile a~ name of compauy
from pro.ny liucs, including logo.
b. Sign shall be rumored wilhiu IO days alicr
.......................................................................................................................................................................... coral)lei o i of prgjecl
iii. FulureFacilily. Use walIFrcemnding'or window I ~r slreel ~ ~sq. ~1. 12 ii. No a. Shall he on premises, a. Copy limiled lu idenlify ~lure usc consisleul
or Tcnanl fronlagc b. Shall he selback IO' wilh zoning, or ~re occupancy and may
from pro~rly lines, include owne~hip ideulilicaliuu.
b. Sign shall he removed u~m occupaucy uf
..................................................... building or sile.
iv. Pmmolional Window I ~r building 25~. of wimh~w Below 2nd Yes Orou~ fl(mr windows only. a. Copy limiled Io pmmoliug merchandise,
elevalion, noz Io area ~r building flm;r or services, sales, elc. of business aclivily.
exceed 2 building elevali,m .r 32 I1~'. which- Business ~enlilicalion is prohibiled excepl as
devalimls ~. fl., whichevt, r ever is less ~rmilled under 2.b.
i& less : b. Area limi~lion d~s nm il~lude business
idenlificalkm tamer 2.b.
c. Area limilalion
cusmn~ non-comme~ial holiday
decomlions nmin~ined fi~r a reasooahle lime
durinR a holiday seasnu.
Bakersfield Municipal Code - Title 17. Zoning Ordinance Signs
EXHIBIT .4
17.60.070 SPECIALIZED SIGNS.
D. Freeway oriented signs:
Freeway oriented signs identify premises where food. lodging and places of business
engage in supplying goods and 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-l, C-2, PCD, M-l, M-2.or M-3 zone districts: and shall
also be within one of the rectangular areas 2,000 feet in width and 3,000 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 ~Drive o "'- 234 (C~Id~n Sta;.e
9rrtame), except that said rectangular area shall extend south to
Gilmore Avenue.
b. State Highway 99 and State Highways 58/178 (Rosedale Highway/24th
Street). except that said rectangular area shall extend north to Gilmore
A~venue.
c. State Highway 99 and California Avenue.
d. State Highway 99 and Ming Avenue.
e. State Highway 99 and White Lane.
f. State Highway 99 and Panama Lane.
Maps delineating the specific rectangular areas are shown at the end of this
chapter.
F. Skyline building signs:
Wall signs for a building that is 3 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-l, C-2, C-C, C-B, PCD, M-l, M-2, and M-3
zone districts.
September. 1998
Chapter 17.60, Page 6
September 28, 1998
STATUS OF FREEWAY
AND STATE HIGHWAY PROJECTS
METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD AREA
Public Works Department
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager
State Route 99 '
The landscape project between Wilson Road and Golden State/Airport Drive is complete.
Kern River Freeway {S.R. 58 Adoption Study)
Phase I of the Kern River freeway was funded by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) on
June 3, 1998. The approved funding level for this project is $175 million which made it the single largest
project in the entire State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
The Route Adoption EIR was completed September 25, 1998. It is anticipated that the CTC will formally
adopt the route in the spring of 199~ff.~
Preliminary work is also continuing on right of way and design. Discussions are beginning that include
early construction of the Mohawk Street section prior to actual freeway construction. A meeting is
scheduled for October 20, 1998 to see if this is feasible.
It is anticipated that right-of-way acquisition will take approximately 1 to 3 years. Construction should take
approximately 2 years to complete. The connection to S.R. 99 will be a future phase and will be connected
to the City's proposed crosstown freeway described below.
S.R. 58 Southern Alternative (Crosstown Freeway)
A kick-off meeting regarding this freeway was held in Fresno on August 20, 1998. The meeting outlined
the scope of work for the first phase of the project which consists of developing alternate alignments for
study. The goal of this preliminary phase will be to develop a project scope. Once the scope is developed,
a contract will be let to a consultant to perform a Project Study Report (PSR).
Once the PSR is complete, the project will be placed in the State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP) for funding. The amount currently available for this project will pay for all necessary studies
leading to Route Adoption and also for a limited amount of right of way. Our next meeting is scheduled
for October 20, 1998 in Fresno.
South Beltway
The Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan shows a "South Beltway" connecting Interstate 5 with
S.R. 58 and S.R. 178, circling the southern part of the metro area. The preferred alignment starts at
Interstate 5 at Taft Highway (S.R. 119) and continues eastward and northward, crossing S.R. 99 at
approximately the alignment of Hosking Road. The route continues eastward, intersecting S.R. 58 at
either Towerline Road or between Vineland Road and Edison Road.
This project is also listed on our local Transportation Impact Fee Facilities List and as such can receive
local funding from that source. However, a specific plan line has not been.adopted for this route, so no
right-of-way acquisition may yet proceed.
The City and the County are proceeding with a Tier I Environmental Impact Report. The EIR will be
available for review September 1, 1998. The Specific Plan Line will be placed before the Planning
Commission in December 1998. Following the Planning Commission, the City Council will hear the
matter in January and February of 1999. The County is scheduled to hold their hearings in March, 1999.
Once the hearings are complete, the Specific Plan Line should be adopted.
A Public meeting is schedUled for Monday, September 28, 1998 and Thursday, October 1, 1998, to receive
comments on the adequacy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the South Beltway freeway.
Highway 178 O Commanche Drive/Alfred Harrell Hwy
The City, County and Caltrans met regarding a project to realign Commanche Drive to line up with Alfred
Harrell Hwy. The initial meeting went well with Caltrans. They are interested in participating in a project.
At the last Inter Governmental Relations Committee, Councilmember Smith brought up the issue of
improving Commanche Road/Alfred Harrell Hwy as a joint project with the County and CalTrans. Since
the County was reluctant to even respond to our requests for a meeting, this forum was used to express our
concerns. Both Supervisors Peterson and Parra indicated support for the project and asked the CAO to
look into ways to construct the project and to think "...outside the box".
A meeting has been scheduled for this Friday with Craig Pope, County Road Commissioner, Alan
McCuen, Deputy Director of CalTrans, and Jack LaRochelle of Public Works to discuss alternate ways
to make this project a reality. A report will be issued with the results of that meeting.
PART I
PARK DEVELOPMENT FEE CREDIT FOR MULTIPLE-LEVEL MEDICAL
AND RECOVERY ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
I. Introduction.
In August, 1998, the Urban Development Committee directed staff to prepare information for a
reduction in the park development fee for multiple-level medical and recovery living facilities
with on-site open space and recreational facilities. MultiPle-level medical and recovery living
facilities include: skilled nursing beds; assisted living; and independent living apartments.
A. Skilled Nursing is commonly known as nursing homes. The level of care is around the
clock nursing care staffed by licensed administrators, nurse, nurse assistants,
registered dietician, activity director and staff development/education. Skilled nursing
facilities generally offer care one step below a general acute hospital.
B. Assisted Living involves a level of personal care primarily to serve the ambulatory, but
frail client. It is a residential living environment where residents receive individualized
assistance, supportive services and health care. The client requires assistance in one
or more activities such as medication, housework, meal preparation, eating, shopping,
dressing, bathing, and toilet. The level of care is between nursing home and
independent (congregate) living.
C. Independent Living units typically provide a self-contained apartment. However,
supportive services such as meal service, housekeeping, transportation, nursing,
medical, social and recreational activities are available for residents.
II. BMC Chapter 15.82 requires all new residential dwelling units pay the Park Development Fee
(PDF). For the purpose of determining if the PDF is to be collected, a dwelling unit is defined
as:
"A portion of a building or habitable unit that contains living facilities, including separate
cooking (kitchen), sleeping and eating areas consisting of at least 220 square feet. Further, a
dwelling unit will include separate kitchen sink, cooking and food preparation area,
refrigeration facilities (refrigerator), closet, and bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory
and bathtub or shower."
III. Park Development Fee required for Independent Living Units.
As currently authorized in BMC Chapter 15.82, Independent Living Units are subject to
payment of the PDF.
DiscusSion at the Urban Development Committee meeting was that such Independent Living
Units as part of a multi-level medical care and recovery facility could be considered having a
lesser impact on parks if specific criteria were met but that there would still be some effects on
recreational and park services. The consensus was that a 50 percent reduction in the fee
would be more appropriate.
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IV. Proposed Criteria for PDF Credit for Independent. Living Units as part of multi-level medical
facility (Amending BMC Section 15.82.070.E):
A. Residential dwelling units satisfying the following criteria shall pay fifty percent (50%) of
the amount the Park Development Fee in effect at the time of issuance of a building
permit:
1. Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director, or his
designee, that the facility is a multiple-level medical and recovery development
that includes skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living care; and
2. The facility provides a recreation room, open space, gardens, and other outdoor
activity area at a size sufficient to reasonably accommodate the expected
number of independent living residents. Open space area is reasonably
adaptable for use as park and recreational purposes taking into consideration
such factors as size, shape, topography, geology, access and location of the
open space. Areas would be in addition to those required by zoning or building
ordinances such as yard, setback, landscaping, parking, and drainage /
detention basins; and
3. The facility provides for continuing maintenance of and preservation of the
recreation facilities and open space by recorded written agreement, covenants
or restrictions approved by the City Attorney and Planning Director. The
CC&Rs shall run with the land and may not be amended without prior City
Council approval.
4. The applicant shall submit a letter to the Development Services Director, or his
designee, prior to issuance of a building permit on any of the Independent
Living Units. The letter must specifically request said credit, enumerating how
the facility meets each of the criteria listed in this section, include a copy of the
floor plan(s), and other reasonable documentation the Development Services
Director, or his designee, may request to make a determination that said credit
is granted.
5. At the option of the applicant, he/she may pay the full amount of the PDF at the
time of issuance of the building permit for and Independent Living Unit(s).
Subsequent to issuance of a said building permit, the applicant may submit a
written request for credit of the PDF, subject to the criteria listed in this section.
If the Development Services Director, or his designee, determines the project is
eligible for credit, a refund in the amount of the credit shall be issued to the
applicant or appropriate payee.
However, said request must be made within three (3) months of issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for the subject building. If no request is made, this
credit becomes void, and no refund or partial refund shall be made.
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6. The decision of the Development Services Director, or his designee, shall
become final if no appeal is filed within 10 days of the date of the decision. An
appeal must be in writing and submitted to the Planning Commission in care of
the Planning Director, 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. A non-
refundable filing fee of $330.00 must be included with the filing of the initial
appeal. If all appeals are withdrawn prior to the Planning Commission hearing,
it will not be conducted and the decision of the Development Services Director,
or his designee, will stand.
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PART 2
PARK LAND CREDIT FOR MULTIPLE-LEVEL MEDICAL
AND RECOVERY ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
I. Recommend that Multiple-level Medical and Recovery Assisted Living Facilities that include
Independent Living Units be subject to Section 15.80.120 which provides for Park Land Credit
as follows:
15.80.120 Credit for private park and/or recreation facility.
A. The advisory agency shall determine whether credit for private park and/or recreation
facilities may be given. Except for the provisions of Section 15.80.120B, no more than seven-tenths of
one acre per one thousand population credit may be given for private park and/or recreation facilities
within a subdivision or development providing the following standards are met:
1. Yard, court areas, setbacks and other open areas required by the zoning and
building ordinances and regulations shall not be included in the computation of such credit;
2. The private ownership and maintenance of open space is adequately provided
for by recorded written agreement, covenants or restrictions approved by the city attorney;
3. The use of the private open space is restricted and preserved for park and
recreational purposes by recorded covenants, easement or other instrument approved by the city
attorney, which run with the land in favor of the future owners of property within the tract and which
cannot be defeated or eliminated without the consent of the city council;
4. The proposed private open space is reasonably adaptable for use for park and
recreational purposes taking into consideration such factors as size, shape, topography, geology,
access, and location of the private open space;
5. The facilities proposed are:
a. In substantial accordance with the provisions of the Park Element of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan, or adopted community or specific plans of the Park
Acquisition and Development Plan;
b. Are appropriate to the recreation needs of future residents of the
development;
c. Substantially comparable to the park and recreation lands otherwise
required to be dedicated in meeting the recreation needs of the residents; and
6. The private park and/or recreation facilities shall be developed and maintained
by the private property owners.
B. The advisory agency shall determine whether one hundred percent credit may be
given. Credit for the full amount of park land dedication and/or in-lieu fee shall be based on the
subdivider developing and constructing a public park in accordance to city standards, including the
facilities specified in the Parks Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan. Prior to
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recordation of any final map, the subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the city which includes,
but is not limited to, the subdivider's responsibilities, date to complete construction of the park,
concept design with proposed facilities, bonding requirements as deemed necessary by the city
engineer and/or parks superintendent, and transfer of real property of the park to the city. (Ord. 3646
§ 1 (part), 1996: Ord. 3317 § 1 (part), 1990).
II. Credit for Park Land.
The outstanding issue to be determined is whether the 28 percent credit for on-site facilities and the
criteria for them should remain the same for land divisions or be increased to 50 percent or be
increased to 100 percent or some other appropriate ratio.
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EXHIBIT "A"
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ADDING AND AMENDING SECTIONS OF
CHAPTERS 17.52 AND 17.54 OF TITLE 17 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO REVISIONS
TO SITE PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AND PLANNED COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT (PCD) ZONES.
WHEREAS, the City Council, through its Secretary, did set,
WEDNESDAY, @ at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501
Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place for a public hearing
before said City Council on said ordinance, and notice of the public hearing was given
in the manner provided in Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the amendments were duly heard and
considered by the City Council,
WHEREAS, the ordinance was found to be exempt from the provisions of
CEQA and the law and regulations as set forth in CEQA and City of Bakersfield's CEQA
Implementation Procedures, have been duly followed by city staff and the Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, through its Secretary, did set,
MONDAY, @ and, THURSDAY, @ at the hour of 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place for a
public hearing before said Planning .Commission on said ordinance, and notice of the
public hearing was given in the manner provided in Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the amendments were duly heard and
considered and the Planning Commission recommended their adoption by to City
Council,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
1. That the text additions and amendments to Title 17 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code are hereby approved as follows:
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SECTION 1
Section E is hereby added to 17.54.100 to read as follows:
17.54.100 Modifications to approved preliminary plan
E. In instances where the planning director determines a change not to be
minor that has the potential to effect one or more design parameters, but does not
change environmental mitigation, conditions of approval, reduce or eliminate amenities
or substantially alter the application of existing ordinances and standards applied to the
zone change approval, the plan may be scheduled for an advertised public hearing
before the planning commission. A completed application and fee shall be required.
The application and fee shall be the same as that for a site plan review hearing. The
hearing shall constitute the review and approval of the final development plan as set
forth in section 17.54.050 (B).
SECTION 2
Section C is hereby added to 17.54.050 to read as follows:
17.54.050 Final development plan
C. An approved final development site plan may be modified in the same
manner and conditions as prescribed in section 17.54.100, E
SECTION 3
Section E is hereby added to 17.52.110 to read as follows:
17.52.110 Modifications to approved preliminary plan
E. In.instances where the planning director determines a change not to be
minor that has the potential to effect one or more design parameters, but does not
change environmental, mitigation, conditions of approval, reduce or eliminate amenities
or substantially alter the application of existing ordinances and standards applied to the
zone change approval, the plan may be scheduled for an advertised public hearing
before the planning commission. A completed application and fee shall be required.
The application and fee shall be the same as that for a site plan review hearing. The
hearing shall constitute the review and approval of the final development plan as set
forth in section 17.52.050 (B).
SECTION 4
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Section C is hereby added to 17.52.050 to read as follows:
17.52.050 Final development Plan
C. An approved final development site Plan may be modified in the same
manner and conditions as prescribed in section 17.54.100, E
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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
, by the following vote:
AYES: Council members
NOES: ~
ABSENT: ~
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
BOB PRICE
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED asto ~rm:
ROBERT SHERFY
CHIEF ASSISTANTCITYATTORNEY
BY:
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Memo
To: LAFCo Commissioners
FrmmWilllam A. TurPin.~
Executive Officelr
Date: September t 5, tgg8
Re., City of Bakersfield Sphere of Influence 97-1
A great deal has been _ao~__mplished since your last meeting. LAFCo staff and the
City have agreed on a boundary which includes most urban designations in the
Western Rosedale Specific Plan and the Rosedale Ranch Specific Plan. This
revised area also includes in.between areas, those areas not designated urban by
those plans but surrounded by them.
Notices were mailed to each property owner on the Assessor's list within this revised
ama. These notices were mailed on November 2, 1998. The City Council has
approved an indemnity agreement to protect I AFCo.
It is now recommended that your Commission nde that the City of Bakersfield has
prepared a Negative Declaration on this projec[ and that you approve amendment of
the Sphere of Influence of the City of Bakersfield.
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From:William A. Turpin .'
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Executive Officer
Date: August 14, 1998
Re: City of Bakersfield Sphere of Influence Amendment
The City of Bakersfield has submitted a request for an amendment of their Sphere of
Influence. The City undertook this project in conjunction with an amendment to their
General Plan which corresponds with the Westem Rosedale Specific Plan and The
Rosedale Specific Plan adopted by the County eadier. The City was lead agency for
this project and adopted a Negative Declaration of Environmental impact.
A city sphere of influence is a LAFCo planning tool which delineates an area within
which a city can provide services. Those services should be available with either
existing facilities and personnel or in the planning process (i.e. part of a capital
improvements plan).
In the recent past there has been a formal disagreement between LAFCo staff and
the former city attorney over the purpose of a Sphere of Influence. Please see
corresponden.ce attached.
It is recommended that you ask the City to notify property owners of a proposal to
include their property within the City's' Sphere of Influence and continue this headng
until the City can comply.
The proposal submitted has been greatly cut back by the city from the area
considered in the Negative Declaration. The Staff recommendation is that you
approve an increase in the City's' Sphere with modifications.
The Northwest portion is covered by two specific plans and related EIR's therefore it
is recommended that, after public hearings, you approve the portions of this area
which are designated for urban use, or are already in urban use, or are surrounded
by urban uses or designations, so that they are unlikely to be maintained in resource
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uses in the plan pedod. City and LAFCo staff could be directed to work on this
"development line" dudng the time that notices are being sent to property owners.
It is recommended that you deny the four-square miles proposed to be included
within the City's Sphere in the Southwest. This area is not part of a General Plan
amendment and was improperly included in the City's' Negative Declaration. LAFCo
staff notified the City. See correspondence attached. The General Plan designates
these areas for resource uses and the City has not presented any current
development proposals or analyzed any impacts in this area.
It is also recommended that you ask the City of Bakersfield to sign and have
available an indemnity agreement for this Sphere of Influence Amendment so that it
may be approved at your next headng.
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Local Agency Formation Commission
County of Kern
LAFCO 2700"M" STREET SUITE 290
BAKERSFIELD CA 93301-2370
Fax (805) 862-8951 Phone (805) 862-8950
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June 26, 1998
J U N 2 9 1998
Stanley C. Orady, Planning Director CITY OF 8AiKERSF/ELO
City of Bakersfield .PLANNING OEF~ARTMEN.F
1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, Ca. 93301
Dear Mr. Grady:
I wonder if it would be possible to amend the Statement of Determinations for
Amendment 1-97 as follows:
3. Explanation of why this proposal would not conflict with the goals of
Government Code Section 56377.
Both Rosedale plans propose the urban designation of existing prime ag
lands. In the Rosedale area the City has amended its General Plan and
proposes to amend its Sphere of Influence to coincide with existing
County approvals. A unified plan of development with. city services is
more planned, orderly and efficient, than conflicting city and county
general planning..
The City's existing policies and capital improvements promote
development of existing lands within the city limits before the prime ag
lands proposed to be included within this sphere of influence amendment.
Sewer lines installed in the Northeast and the ongoing efforts to provide
water to this area by the City promote the development of this large
nonprime area. The higher incremental cost of sewer line extension and
road extension also are a significant incentives to develop other areas,
which are closer to the rest of the city, before the area within this proposed
amendment.
Sincerely,
William A. Turpin
Executive Officer