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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1934 ORDINANCE NO, 1934 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT 91-002 ADDING SIGN REGULATIONS IN THE R-1 ZONE, ADDRESSING THE USE OF BANNERS, PENNANTS AND SIMILAR ATTENTION ATIRACTING DISPLAYS AND CLARIFYING THE LOCATION OF ARROW-TYPE DIRECTIONAL REAL ESTATE SIGNS, WHEREAS, text amendment T.A 91-002 was initiated by the City for the consideration of amending the real estate sign regulations in the R-O and R-M zones relating to the location of arrow-type real estate signs; specifically addressing the use of banners, pennants and similar attention attracting displays; and adding sign regulations in the R-1 zone. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 12, 1991, before the Planning Commission at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia recommended approval of said text amendment to the City Council, and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing concerning the text amendment on April 2, 1991 and approved the amendment. WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the text amendment: (1) clarifies the language regarding the use of banners, flags, pennants, etc. in new residential projects; (2) specifically addresses where arrow-type real estate signs can be located and (3) sets forth sign regulations in the R-1 zone. Previously, the sign regulations set forth in the R-o zone have always been applied to the R-1 zone. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1, That Sections 9250.2.4.2.1 and 9251.1.6.2.1. shall be amended to read as follows: 9250.2.4.2.1 and 9251.1.6,2,1. SAME. One (1) sign not to exceed three (3) feet in height nor four (4) square feet in area per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, except comer property may have two (2) such signs, In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area per face may be mounted on a decorative post and arm not exceeding six (6) feet in height and of a design approved by the -1- 1934 Planning Department. Flags, banners, pennants, balloons, streamers and similar attention attracting displays are not permitted, Section 2. That Sections 9250,2,4,2,3 and 9250,2.4,2.4 in the R-M zone and 9251.1.6.2.3 and 9251.1.6,2.4, in the R-O zone shall be amended to read as follows: 9250.2.4.2.3 and 9251.1.6.2.3. SAME. One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed three (3) square feet in area pointing to the premises for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open House" on both sign faces. 9250.2.4.2.4 and 9251.1,6,2,4, SAME, One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed three (3) square feet in area may be placed at a street intersection pointing toward the "Open House" during daylight hours, provided that the house offered for sale is open and attended by the owner or an authorized representative of the owner during any time the sign is in place. Such directional arrow-type sign may be placed in the public parkway area adjacent to private property or may be placed on private property if the owner of said property consents to such use of his property. Any such directional arrow- type sign shall be located at least ten (10) feet from adjoining premises and at least three (3) feet from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence., or if no sidewalk exists, then at least five (5) feet from a paved roadway. Signs are not permitted in median strips. Advertising copy may be placed on both sign faces. Section 3. That the following sections be added to the R-1 Regulations: 9252.1.5. SIGNS No signs, sign structures or sign devices of any character shall be permitted in any R-1 Second One-Family Zone, except unlighted signs as hereinafter in this Title specified. 9252.1.5.1. IDENTIFICA nON SIGNS, Each dwelling unit shall have its street number posted so as to be easily seen from the street. One (1) sign of not to exceed one (1) square foot in area and containing only the name and address of the occupant shall be allowed. 9252,1,5.2 TEMPORARY SIGNS. The following signs shall be permitted on a temporary basis only and shall be located at least ten (10) feet from adjoining premises and at least five (5) feet from a paved roadway, provided that where any sidewalk exists, the location shall be at least three (3) feet from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence. If a wall or hedge prevents a sign from being located as provided in this Division, the sign may be placed immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. No sign shall be placed in -2- 1934 a location which interferes with the visibility of vehicular ingress or egress to the property or adjoining properties as per the standards on file with the Planning Department or where such signs may interfere with or be confused with any traffic signal or device. 9252.1.5,2,1. SAME, One (1) sign not to exceed three (3) feet in height nor four (4) square feet in area per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, , except corner property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area per face may be mounted on a decorative post and arm not exceeding six (6) feet in height and of a design approved by the Planning Department. Flags, banners, pennants, balloons, streamers and similar attention attracting displays are not permitted, 9252.1.5.2,2. SAME. Under each "For Sale" sign, three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six inches by twenty-four inches (6" X 24") may be attached to the sign or sign support. 9252.1.5,2,3, SAME. One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed three (3) square feet pointing to the premises for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open House", on both sign faces. 9252.1.5.2.4. SAME, One (1) directional arrow-type sign not to exceed three (3) square feet in area may be placed at a street intersection pointing toward the "Open House" during daylight hours, provided that the house offered for sale is open and attended by the owner or an authorized representative of the owner during any time the sign is in place. Such directional arrow-type sign may be placed in the public parkway area adjacent to private property or may be placed on private property if the owner of said property consents to such use of his property, Any such directional arrow-type sign shall be located at least ten (10) feet from adjoining premises and at least three (3) feet from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence" or if no sidewalk exists, then at least five (5) feet from a paved roadway, Signs are not permitted in me~iian strips. Advertising copy may be placed on both sign faces. 9252.1.5.2.5, SAME. Two (2) temporary signs of not to exceed a total of thirty-two (32) square feet in area each, advertising the property for sale, erected and maintained in a new subdivision during the period an active sales campaign is being conducted for such subdivision but in no event for a period longer than six (6) months. -3- 1934 9252.1.5.2.6. SAME. Six (6) temporary signs of not to exceed a total of four (4) square feet in area each giving the names of the contractors, engineers, architects and lending institution during the period of construction on the premises. The location of such signs shall be shown on the building plans and shall be removed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the premises. 9252.1.5.3. TEMPORARY ELECTION SIGNS Temporary election signs shall be permitted in addition to other permitted signs subject to the following: A Any person who displays a temporary election sign or any person who owns or possesses the property on which a temporary election sign is located shall remove it within ten (10) days after the date of the scheduled election date to which it relates, B. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign in excess of thirty-two (32) square feet in total area, or sixteen (16) square feet in area per face whichever is less. No person shall erect, maintain or display temporary election signs with a total aggregate area on a given lot in excess of eighty (80) sqliare feet. C. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign which interferes with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to any lot. All temporary election signs shall comply with the visibility standards for driveways and intersections on file with the Planning Department. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign which interferes with or can be confused with any traffic signal or device. D, After twenty-four (24) hours' written notice is personally served on a candidate, proponent or to a person who owns or possess property to remove an , illegally displayed, erected or maintained temporary election sign, the Chief Building Official or his designee may summarily remove said sign. Section 4. The City Council finds and determines that the text amendment is consistent with the general plan and that the public health, safety, general welfare and good zoning practice require the above amendment. Section 5. 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. -4- 1934 P"""", .pproved "'" .oop"'" ~y~ "'yo< of tho City of -"a"'. ATTEST: 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, 1934 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 7thctayof May 1991, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmember Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb NOES: None ABSENT: None -5- 1934