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ORDINANCE NO. 2085
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADDING CERTAIN
SECTIONS TO THE CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT)
ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO USES, SIGNAGE AND
OUTDOOR DISPLAYS; AMENDING THE COMMERCIAL SIGN
REGULATIONS RELATING TO WINDOW SIGNS AND BANNERS,
AND ADDING SECTIONS TO THE COMMERCIAL SIGN
REGULATIONS RELATING TO OUTDOOR DISPLAYS,
PROMOTIONAL SALES AND ADVERTISING DEVICES, FLAGS
AND PORTABLE SIGNS (TEXT AMENDMENT 98-001).
WHEREAS, Text Amendment 98-001 was initiated by the City to: (1) amend and
add certain sections to the CBD (Central Business District) Zoning regulations relating
to permitted uses, signage and outdoor displays; (2) amend the commercial sign
regulations relating to window signs and banners and (3) add sections to the
commercial sign regulations relating to outdoor displays, flags, portable signs and
promotional sales and advertising devices.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 10, 1998, before the Planning
Commission of the City of Arcadia at which time all interested persons were given full
opportunity to be heard and to present evidence, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of this text
amendment to the City Council, and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing concerning the
proposed text amendment on March 17, 1998, and approved said text amendment.
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the proposed text amendment will
enhance the existing CBD (Central Business District) regulations and commercial sign
regUlations by providing more flexibility relating to signing, outdoor displays and
promotional devices and provide clarity to the CBD regulations relating to "retail" uses.
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that based upon the evidence
presented, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
justifies the proposed text amendment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 9264.2.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
9264.2.3. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES. Establishments where
the administrative, clerical and managerial functions of a business or industry are
conducted or where members of a profession conduct their practice (Le., accounting,
medical or engineering). Business and professional offices are not permitted in the
front one-third (1/3) of the ground floor area along Huntington Drive and First Avenue
except as provided in Section 9264.2.7.
Section 2. That Section 9264.2.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
9264.2.4. BUSINESS SERVICES. Establishments primarily engaged in
rendering services to business establishments including advertising and mailing,
employment services; management and consulting services; protective services;
equipment rental and leasing; photo finishing; and personal supply services. Business
services are not permitted in the front one-third (1/3) of the ground floor area along
Huntington Drive and First Avenue except as provided in Section 9264.2.7.
Section 3. That the following sections herein identified have been renumbered
to include new sections in the CBD Regulations. All other sections therein shall remain
the same.
Section 9264.2.6 was formerly 9264.2.5
Section 9264.2.7 was formerly 9264.2.9
Section 9264.2.8 was formerly 9264.2.6
Section 9264.2.9 was formerly 9264.2.7
Section 9264.2.10 was formerly 9264.2.8
Section 4. That Section 9264.2.5 is hereby added as follows:
9264.2.5. CONSUMER SERVICES. Establishments primarily engaged in
rendering services shall be allowed in the CBD zone except that such services are not
permitted in the front one-third (1/3) of the ground floor area along Huntington Drive and
First Avenue.
1. Barber, beauty, tanning and nail shops
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2. Dry Cleaning Shop
3. Equipment rental and leasing
4. Electronic Repair Shop
5. Furniture rental stores
6. Hardware rental stores
7. Interior design store/showroom that does not have on-site retail
8. Locksmith shops
9. Music rental and lesson stores
10. Mailing Services, including post office box rentals and courier shipping
11. Photography studios
12. Shoe Repair
13. Tailor, dressmaking shops
14. Video Rental/Sales
15. Any other use deemed by the Planning Commission to be considered
"consumer services"
Section 5. That Section 9264.2.6. (formerly 9264.2.5) is hereby amended to
read as follows:
9264.2.6. RETAIL USES. Retail stores or businesses under 10,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area not involving any kind of manufacture, processing or treatment of
products other than that which is clearly incidental to the retail business conducted on
the premises and provided that: (1) a minimum of the front one-third of the ground floor
area of a building shall be utilized for retail sales and display, (2) that at least 75% of
the gross receipts are derived from the retail sale of merchandise to the general public;
(3) that the incidental manufacture, processing or treatment of products shall not
exceed one-third of the ground floor area of the building; and (4) windows facing the
public street shall have merchandise visible to passing pedestrians.
1. Antique stores - 75% of merchandise must be over 100 years old
2. Appliance stores
3. Art galleries
4. Bakeries, ice cream stores or confectionery stores - employing less than 5
persons
5. Bicycle shops
6. Book or stationary stores
7. Camera shop
8. Clothing or wearing apparel shops (new merchandise only)
9. Consignment clothing stores
10. Copy Centers (not including commercial off-set printers)
11. Delicatessen shops
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12. Department stores
13. Drug Stores
14. Floor covering/drapery stores
15. Florist shops
16. Furniture sales
17. Hardware sales
18. Interior decorating stores
19. Jewelry stores
20. Kitchen and bath cabinetslfixtures
21. Lighting fixture stores
22. Music stores, instrument sales
23. Paint and wallpaper stores
24. Pet shops
25. Photography stores
26. Picture Frame stores
27. Radio and television stores and incidental repair services
28. Records, audio and videotape and other products, including sales, rentals
and incidental repair
29. Saddlery shops
30. Sporting goods stores
31. Tobacconist/Cigar Shops
32. Toy shops
33. Trophy Shops
34. Typewriter and computer product sales, rentals and incidental services
Section 6. That Section 9264.2.7 (formerly 9264.2.9) is hereby amended to read
as follows:
9264.2.7.
BUSINESSES.
USE OF GROUND FLOOR FOR RETAIL COMMERCIAL
1. In order to maintain an active pedestrian environment within the downtown,
only specified retail commercial businesses and financial institutions shall be allowed
within the front one-third of the ground floor for structures fronting on Huntington Drive
and First Avenue except as provided in subsection 2 of this Section.
2. Where a structure has been specifically designed, constructed and
maintained to serve office-type uses, and where because of limited pedestrian access
the structure would not properly serve retail-type uses, then office and business service
uses may occupy the ground floor, including the front one-third of the structure.
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3. A bona fide retail commercial business shall operate within the front one-third
(1/3) of the ground floor area of a building and shall derive at least seventy-five percent
(75%) of its gross receipts from the retail sale of merchandise to the general public.
4. Windows facing the public street shall display merchandise visible to passing
pedestrians.
5. One passageway may be provided through the front one-third area to the
rear of the structure. The passageway shall not exceed a maximum width of five feet or
the minimum width necessary to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Section 7. That Section 9264.2.8. (formerly 9264.2.6) is hereby amended to
read as follows:
9264.2.8. ACCESSORY USES. Accessory uses customarily incidental to any
permitted uses are permitted when located on the same lot, except that no more than
three (3) game machines shall be considered as an accessory use in each hotel, eating
establishment or restaurant.
Section 8. That Section 9264.2.9. (formerly 9264.2.7) is hereby amended to
read as follows:
9264.2.9. USES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. The following
uses may be permitted provided that a conditional use permit is obtained in accordance
with the procedures set forth in Section 9275.2 of this Chapter.
1. Any use over 10,000 square feet gross floor area
2. Alcoholic beverage sales for off-premises consumption (liquor stores)
3. Daycare center, not located on the ground floor along Huntington Drive and
First Avenue
4. Drive-in facilities for financial institutions, not located on the ground floor
along Huntington Drive and First Avenue (added by Planning Commission)
5. Drive in facilities for restaurants and eating establishments, not located on the
ground floor along Huntington Drive and First Avenue (added by Planning
Commission)
6. Education/tutoring centers, not located on the ground floor along Huntington
Drive and First Avenue
7. Health Clubs
8. Martial Arts Studios
9. Residential uses which are an integral part of a commercial development (13
du/ac maximum). Must be located above the ground floor
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10. Restaurants, eating establishments, coffee houses, juice bars, delicatessen
and similar uses
11. Restaurants and eating establishments with a separate barllounge area,
serving of alcoholic beverages and/or with live entertainment
12. Restaurants and eating establishments, including the incidental serving of
alcoholic beverages but without drive-through facilities or barllounges.
13. Theaters
Section 9. That Section 9264.2.10 (formerly 9264.2.8) is hereby amended to
read as follows:
9264.2.10. OTHER USES. Any other uses deemed by the Planning Commission
to be compatible with the purposes of this Title.
Section 10. That only those parts of Section 9264.3.6. as listed below are
hereby amended to read as follows and that all other parts of Section 9264.3.6 hereby
remain the same:
9264.3.6. SIGN REGULATIONS
C. Portable Signs. The use of small pedestrian oriented portable signs is
permitted in the CBD Zoning District on public or private properties subject to the
approval of a sign permit and the following standards:
1. A portable sign is any sign or advertising device that rests on the ground
and is not designed to be permanently attached to a building or permanently anchored
to the ground. This does not include temporary banners, posters and similar signs
made of nonpermanent materials;
2. Only businesses with street frontage are permitted to have portable signs.
Businesses that are located along pedestrian arcades/walkways having access to the
street may also use portable signs, but shall not locate such signs within the public
right-of-way. In addition, each group of businesses located along an arcadelwalkway
may use one portable directory sign listing all businesses along the arcade/walkway,
which may be located within the public right-of-way. No business shall be allowed to
have more than one portable sign;
3. Portable signs may have a maximum sign area of six (6) square feet per
face. The maximum height from ground level, shall be four (4) feet and the maximum
width shall be two (2) feet;
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4. Portable signs may be located on private property or within the public
right-of-way, provided they do not interfere with pedestrian movement or wheelchair
access to, through and around the site. A minimum access width of five (5) feet shall
be maintained along all sidewalks and building entrances accessible to the public.
Owners of such signs shall provide public liability insurance as set forth below or as
approved by the City Attorney prior to approval of a sign permit;
5. Portable signs shall not encroach into required off-street parking areas,
public roadways or alleys, and may not be arranged so as to create site distance
conflicts or other traffic hazards. Portable signs shall not be placed within the corner
curb return areas of intersections;
6. Portable signs shall be utilized only during regular business hours and
shall be removed during nonbusiness hours;
7. Portable signs shall have a weighted base capable of keeping the sign
upright in a moderate wind.
8. Materials for portable signs shall be of a permanent nature. Signs shall be
constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials and not be subject to fading or
damage from weather. The use of paper or cloth is not permitted unless located within
a glass or plastic enclosure;
9. No lighting is permitted on or for portable signs;
10. Portable signs shall be professionally designed in an attractive manner
meeting the approval of the Development Services Director or designee, and present
an image of quality and creativity;
11. Portable signs shall be maintained in a neat, orderly fashion so as not to
constitute an unsightly appearance or a public nuisance. Signs that are not maintained
shall be removed immediately upon notice from the Development Services Director or
designee;
12. Prior to placing any portable sign on private property or in the public right
of way, a business owner shall receive approval of a sign application for Architectural
Design Review from the Community Development Division; and
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13. A sign permit application for a portable sign to be located on public
property shall be accompanied by a certificate of insurance in the following amounts, or
as approved by the City Attorney:
(a) Public liability insurance in an amount not less than five hundred
thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for injuries to each person, and in an amount
not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for any occurrence;
(b) Property damage insurance in an amount not less than one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for damage to the property of each person on
account of anyone occurrence; and
(c) Insurance policies shall name the City of Arcadia an additional insured
and shall constitute primary insurance for the City, its officers, agents and
employees, so that any other policies held by the City shall not contribute to any
loss under this insurance. Policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written
notice to the City of cancellation or material changes.
Section 11. That Section 9260.3.15 is hereby added to read as follows:
9260.3.15. PORTABLE SIGNS.
The use of small pedestrian oriented portable signs is permitted on public or
private properties subject to the approval of a sign permit and the following standards:
1. A portable sign is any sign or advertising device that rests on the ground
and is not designed to be permanently attached to a building or permanently anchored
to the ground. This does not include temporary banners, posters and similar signs
made of nonpermanent materials;
2. Only businesses with street frontage are permitted to have portable signs.
Businesses that are located along pedestrian arcades/walkways having access to the
street may also use portable signs, but shall not locate such signs within the public
right-of-way. In addition, each group of businesses located along an arcade/walkway
may use one portable directory sign listing all businesses along the arcade/walkway,
. which may be located within the public right-of-way. No business shall be allowed to
have more than one portable sign;
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3. Portable signs may have a maximum sign area of six (6) square feet per
face. The maximum height from ground level, shall be four (4) feet and the maximum
width shall be two (2) feet;
4. Portable signs may be located on private property or within the public
right-of-way, provided they do not interfere with pedestrian movement or wheelchair
access to, through and around the site. A minimum access width of five (5) feet shall
be maintained along all sidewalks and building entrances accessible to the public.
Owners of such signs shall provide public liability insurance as set forth below or as
approved by the City Attorney prior to approval of a sign permit;
5. Portable signs shall not encroach into required off-street parking areas,
public roadways or alleys, and may not be arranged so as to create site distance
conflicts or other traffic hazards. Portable signs shall not be placed within the corner
curb return areas of intersections;
6. Portable signs shall be utilized only during regular business hours and
shall be removed during nonbusiness hours;
7. Portable signs shall have a weighted base capable of keeping the sign
upright in a moderate wind.
8. Materials for portable signs shall be of a permanent nature. Signs shall be
constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials and not be subject to fading or
damage from weather. The use of paper or cloth is not permitted unless located within
a glass or plastic enclosure;
9. No lighting is permitted on or for portable signs;
10. Portable signs shall be professionally designed in an attractive manner
meeting the approval of the Development Services Director or designee, and present
an image of quality and creativity;
11. Portable signs shall be maintained in a neat, orderly fashion so as not to
constitute an unsightly appearance or a public nuisance. Signs that are not maintained
shall be removed immediately upon notice from the Development Services Director or
designee;
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12. Prior to placing any portable sign on private property or in the public right
of way, a business owner shall receive approval of a sign application for Architectural
Design Review from the Community Development Division; and
13. A sign permit application for a portable sign to be located on public
property shall be accompanied by a certificate of insurance in the following amounts, or
as approved by the City Attorney:
(a) Public liability insurance in an amount not less than five hundred
thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for injuries to each person, and in an amount not
less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for any occurrence;
(b) Property damage insurance in an amount not less than one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for damage to the property of each person on
account of anyone occurrence; and
(c) Insurance policies shall name the City of Arcadia an additional insured
and shall constitute primary insurance for the City, its officers, agents and
employees, so that any other policies held by the City shall not contribute to any
loss under this insurance. Policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written
notice to the City of cancellation or material changes.
Section 12. That Sections 9260.3.16 is hereby added to read as follows:
9260.3.16. PROMOTIONAL SALES AND ADVERTISING DEVICES.
The following regulations shall be followed whenever promotional devices are
used:
1. The use of temporary promotional sales and advertising devices shall be
limited to no more than 20 days within a 90 day period. The use of permanent
promotional displays (e.g. window signs and banners) is prohibited.
2. Temporary window signs should not cover more than 30% of the window
area including any existing permanent window signs. Banner signs should not cover
any portions of windows or doors.
3. Non metallic balloons shall be allowed provided:
A. They do not exceed 12 inches in diameter and extend above the roofline
of the building or extend beyond the portion of the building leased by the business;
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B. They do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular visibility;
C. They do not overhang onto adjacent sidewalks, streets or other
properties;
D. Said balloons are maintained in good condition at all times, with
damaged or deflated balloons being promptly removed; and
E. That they are not displayed more than sixty (60) cumulative days per
year.
4. No temporary promotional device shall be placed upon the public sidewalk
or other public right-of-way and such device shall not be attached to any utility pole,
traffic signal/sign, tree, or other similar objects located within the public right-of-way.
5. Portable, temporary signs are permitted in compliance with the
requirements of the (CPD-1 or C-1) zone sign standards.
Section 13. That Section 9262.4.19 is hereby added to read:
9262.4.19. PORTABLE SIGNS.
The use of small pedestrian oriented portable signs is permitted on public or
private properties subject to the approval of a sign permit and the following standards:
1. A portable sign is any sign or advertising device that rests on the ground
and is not designed to be permanently attached to a building or permanently anchored
to the ground. This does not include temporary banners, posters and similar signs
made of nonpermanent materials;
2. Only businesses with street frontage are permitted to have portable signs.
Businesses that are located along pedestrian arcadeslwalkways having access to the
street may also use portable signs, but shall not locate such signs within the public
right-of-way. In addition, each group of businesses located along an arcade/walkway
may use one portable directory sign listing all businesses along the arcade/walkway,
which may be located within the public right-of-way. No business shall be allowed to
have more than one portable sign;
3. Portable signs may have a maximum sign area of six (6) square feet per
face. The maximum height from ground level, shall be four (4) feet and the maximum
width shall be two (2) feet;
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4. Portable signs may be located on private property or within the public
right-of-way, provided they do not interfere with pedestrian movement or wheelchair
access to, through and around the site. A minimum access width of five (5) feet shall
be maintained along all sidewalks and building entrances accessible to the public.
Owners of such signs shall provide public liability insurance as set forth below or as
approved by the City Attorney prior to approval of a sign permit;
5. Portable signs shall not encroach into required off-street parking areas,
public roadways or alleys, and may not be arranged so as to create site distance
conflicts or other traffic hazards. Portable signs shall not be placed within the corner
curb return areas of intersections;
6. Portable signs shall be utilized only during regular business hours and
shall be removed during nonbusiness hours;
7. Portable signs shall have a weighted base capable of keeping the sign
upright in a moderate wind.
8. Materials for portable signs shall be of a permanent nature. Signs shall be
constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials and not be subject to fading or
damage from weather. The use of paper or cloth is not permitted unless located within
a glass or plastic enclosure;
9. No lighting is permitted on or for portable signs;
10. Portable signs shall be professionally designed in an attractive manner
meeting the approval of the Development Services Director or designee, and present
an image of quality and creativity;
11. Portable signs shall be maintained in a neat, orderly fashion so as not to
constitute an unsightly appearance or a public nuisance. Signs that are not maintained
shall be removed immediately upon notice from the Development Services Director or
designee;
12. Prior to placing any portable sign on private property or in the public right
of way, a business owner shall receive approval of a sign application for Architectural
Design Review from the Community Development Division; and
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13. A sign permit application for a portable sign to be located on public
property shall be accompanied by a certificate of insurance in the following amounts, or
as approved by the City Attorney:
(a) Public liability insurance in an amount not less than five hundred
thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for injuries to each person, and in an amount not
less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for any occurrence;
(b) Property damage insurance in an amount not less than one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for damage to the property of each person on
account of anyone occurrence; and
(c) Insurance policies shall name the City of Arcadia an additional insured
and shall constitute primary insurance for the City, its officers, agents and
employees, so that any other policies held by the City shall not contribute to any
loss under this insurance. Policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written
notice to the City of cancellation or material changes.
Section 14. That number 5 of Subsection C of Section 9262.4.3. is hereby
amended to read as follows:
5. Advertising signs attached to bicycle racks shall not be permitted.
Section 15. That Section 9260.3.3.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
9260.3.3.2. PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED SIGNS. Signs of the type listed
below which advertise a business conducted on the premises on which the sign is
located are permitted:
1. Wall Sign
2. Free-Standing Sign
3. Marquee Sign
4. Portable Signs
Section 16. That Section 9262.4.8 subletter B "Exception" is hereby amended to
read as follows. All other parts shall hereby remain the same.
EXCEPTION: Temporary window signs which are in excess of the above limits
shall be permitted to advertise special events, provided a business shall not use such
temporary window signs for more than sixty (60) cumulative days in anyone (1)
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calendar year. A sign permit shall be obtained from Building Services prior to the
painting, posting or affixing.
Before issuing a sign permit for a temporary window sign which is in excess of
the limits outlined in subsection "B", above 4, the City shall charge and collect a fee in
accordance with the applicable fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
Section 17. That Section 9262.4.13 is hereby amended to read as follows:
9262.4.13. TEMPORARY BANNERS
Definition: A temporary banner is a sign which is constructed of pliable materials
such as canvas, fabric, vinyl plastic or similar materials which will withstand exposure to
wind and rain without significant deterioration, and which doe not require a building
permit for its construction, or installation outside of a building.
The Community Development Division may issue a permit for temporary
banners, advertising special event, special sales or promotions, grand openings,
changes in ownership or management, going-out-of-business sales, and similar events.
Requests for a temporary banner shall be submitted in writing to the Community
Development Division, and shall include a description of the banner, its general content,
location on the property, size, banner construction (materials), the time period that the
banner will be displayed, the address of the property, the name of the business, and the
name of the person requesting the approval of the permit.
A maximum of two (2) temporary banners, at anyone time, may be permitted for
each business. The maximum total surface area of all such temporary banner(s), for
each business, shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. The use of temporary
banner(s) for each business shall not exceed more than sixty (60) cumulative days in
anyone (1) calendar year with any single display period not to exceed a maximum of
thirty (30) continuous days per year, with a minimum of two (2) weeks interval between
times during which the banner(s) is displayed.
Temporary banners for events or activities sponsored by non-profit organizations
may be authorized for an additional thirty (30) cumulative days in anyone (1) calendar
year. Notwithstanding any section of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the owner or person
in possession of a banner in violation of this Title shall remove the same upon order of
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the Development Services Director or designee. For the purpose of this Section, any
portion of any day in which a banner is displayed shall be counted as one (1) full day."
Section 18. That "C" of Section 9262.4.3 is hereby amended by adding a new
number 7. All other parts of said section hereby remain the same.
7. Pennants, streamers, spinners, festoons and/or other similar-types of
attention attracting displays are prohibited.
Section 19. That Section 9262.4.12.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
9262.4.12.1. Same. Flags.
Flags, which do not contain commercial messages in text form such as product
brand names, business or professional service names, shall be allowed subject to the
following restrictions:
1. Flags shall be mounted on the building to allow for a minimum clearance of
7'-0" over a pedestrian right-of-way and 15'-0" over a vehicular way and shall not
extend above the top of the building's roof.
2. Maximum of two (2) flags shall be permitted.
3. Maximum area of flags shall not exceed fifteen (15) sq. ft. per flag.
Section 20. That Section 9264.3.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 9264.3.9. OUTDOOR USES/SALES OR DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE.
All merchandise shall be displayed within a completely enclosed building.
Outdoor displays shall be allowed provided they do not interfere with pedestrian
movement or wheelchair access to, through and around the site. Outdoor displays shall
not include merchandise typically for sale on the premises except for florist and antique
shops. Sales tags showing the cost of said merchandise shall be prohibited. A
minimum access width of five (5) feet shall be maintained along all sidewalks and
building entrances accessible to the public. Owners of said business shall provide
public liability insurance in an amount approved by the City Attorney.
Temporary outdoor sales/promotional events may be allowed on the public right-
of-way through the approval of a permit as set forth in Section 6324.18.5 (Sidewalk
Sales). Temporary outdoor sales/promotional events shall be conducted in compliance
with the regulations set forth in Section 6439.12 (Condition of Sidewalk sales).
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EXCEPTION: Temporary outdoor sales/promotional events including only
merchandise typically for sale on the premises may be allowed on the public right-of-
way in conjunction with a "farmers market" or other City or downtown business
association sponsored event.
Section 21. That Section 9264.3.9.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
9264.3.9.1. SAME. The placement and arrangement of outdoor displays shall
be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Director or
designee.
Section 22. That Section 9262.6.11 is hereby added to read as follows:
9262.6.11. OUTDOOR USES/SALES OR DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE.
All merchandise shall be displayed within a completely enclosed building.
Outdoor displays shall be allowed provided they do not interfere with pedestrian
movement or wheelchair access to, through and around the site. Outdoor displays shall
not include merchandise typically for sale on the premises except for florist and antique
shops. Sales tags showing the cost of said merchandise shall be prohibited. A
minimum access width of five (5) feet shall be maintained along all sidewalks and
building entrances accessible to the public. Owners of said business shall provide
public liability insurance in an amount approved by the City Attorney. Temporary
outdoor sales/promotional events may be allowed on the public right-of-way through the
approval of a permit as set forth in Section 6324.18.5 (Sidewalk Sales). Temporary
outdoor sales/promotional events shall be conducted in compliance with the regulations
set forth in Section 6439.12 (Condition of Sidewalk sales).
The placement and arrangement of outdoor displays shall be subject to the
review and approval of the Development Services Director or designee.
Section 23. That Section 9263.6.8 is hereby added to read as follows:
9263.6.8. OUTDOOR USES/SALES OR DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE.
All merchandise shall be displayed within a completely enclosed building.
Outdoor displays shall be allowed provided they do not interfere with pedestrian
movement or wheelchair access to, through and around the site. Outdoor displays shall
not include merchandise typically for sale on the premises except for florist and antique
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shops. Sales tags showing the cost of said merchandise shall be prohibited. A
minimum access width of five (5) feet shall be maintained along all sidewalks and
building entrances accessible to the public. Owners of said business shall provide
public liability insurance in an amount approved by the City Attorney. Temporary
outdoor sales/promotional events may be allowed on the public right-of-way through the
approval of a permit as set forth in Section 6324.18.5 (Sidewalk Sales). Temporary
outdoor sales/promotional events shall be conducted in compliance with the regulations
set forth in Section 6439.12 (Condition of Sidewalk sales).
The placement and arrangement of outdoor displays shall be subject to the
review and approval of the Development Services Director or designee.
Section 24. That Section 9262.4.20 is hereby added to read as follows:
9262.4.20. PROMOTIONAL SALES AND ADVERTISING DEVICES.
The following regulations shall be followed whenever promotional devices are
used:
1. The use of temporary promotional sales and advertising devices shall be
limited to no more than 20 days within a 90 day period. The use of permanent
promotional displays (e.g. window signs and banners) is prohibited.
2. Temporary window signs should not cover more than 30% of the window
area including any existing permanent window signs. Banner signs should not cover
any portions of windows or doors.
3. Non metallic balloons shall be allowed provided:
A. They do not exceed 12 inches in diameter and extend above the roofline
of the building or extend beyond the portion of the building leased by the business;
B. They do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular visibility;
C. They do not overhang onto adjacent sidewalks, streets or other
properties;
D. Said balloons are maintained in good condition at all times, with
damaged or deflated balloons being promptly removed; and
E. That they are not displayed more than sixty (60) cumulative days per
year.
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4. No temporary promotional device shall be placed upon the public sidewalk
or other public right-of-way and such device shall not be attached to any utility pole,
traffic signal/sign, tree, or other similar objects located within the public right-of-way.
5. Portable, temporary signs are permitted in compliance with the
requirements of the (CPD-1 or C-1) zone sign standards.
Section 25. That Section 9264.3.13 is hereby added to read as follows:
9264.3.13. PROMOTIONAL SALES AND ADVERTISING DEVICES.
The following regulations shall be followed whenever promotional devices are
used:
1. The use of temporary promotional sales and advertising devices shall be
limited to no more than 20 days within a 90 day period. The use of permanent
promotional displays (e.g. window signs and banners) is prohibited.
2. Temporary window signs should not cover more than 30% of the window
area including any existing permanent window signs. Banner signs should not cover
any portions of windows or doors.
3. Non metallic balloons shall be allowed provided:
A. They do not exceed 12 inches in diameter and extend above the roofline
of the building or extend beyond the portion of the building leased by the
business;
B. They do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular visibility;
C. They do not overhang onto adjacent sidewalks, streets or other
properties;
D. Said balloons are maintained in good condition at all times, with
damaged or deflated balloons being promptly removed; and
E. That they are not displayed more than sixty (60) cumulative days per
year.
4. No temporary promotional device shall be placed upon the public sidewalk or
other public right-of-way and such device shall not be attached to any utility pole, traffic
signal/sign, tree, or other similar objects located within the public right-of-way.
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5. Portable, temporary signs are permitted in compliance with the requirements
of the CBD zone sign standards.
Section 26. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and
shall cause a copy of the same to be published in the official newspaper of said City
within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of May, 1998.
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Ma of the ity of Arcadia
ATTEST:
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Approved as to Form:
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Michael H. Miller, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 2085 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting
of said Council on the 5th day of May , 1998, and that said Ordinance was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmember Chandler, Harvicht, llarshall and Kovacic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Roncelli
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