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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0788 . . II..... . . RESOLUTION NO. 788 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDING AMENDMENTS TO THE SIGN REGULATIONS IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 11, 1972, to consider amending the zoning ordinance relating to residential sign regulations, at which public hearing all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION HER.EBY FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the R-O zone sign regulations be amended . to read as follows: "9251.1.6. SIGNS. No advertising signs, structures or devices of any charact,er shall be permitted in any R-O First One-Family Zone, except the unlighted signs hereinafter in this Title specified 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; provided further that where a wall or hedge prevents the sign from being loc~ted as provided herein, the sign may be placed immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. 9251.1.7. SAME. One (1) sign of not to exceed one (1) square foot in area and containing only the name of the occupant. . 9251.1.8. SAME. One (1) sign not to exceed three (3) feet in height nor four (4) square feet in area for 'the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, except corner -1- 788 .. . . . . property may have two (2) such sjgnL In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area may be mounted on a decorate post and arm not exceeding six (6) feet ip height and of a design approved by the Planning Department. 9251.1.9. SAME. One (1) directional a-rrow type sign not to exceed one (1) foot by two (2) feet pointing to the premises for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open House." . 9251.1.9.1. SAME. Where property is located on a cul-de- sac, one (1) directional arrow type sign not to exceed one (1) foot by (2) feet may be placed on private property located at the next through street intersection pointing towards the "open house" during daylight hours. This sign shall only be permitted if (1) the owner of said property consents to such use of his property, and (2) 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. 925l.1.9.2. SAME. Under each "For Sale" sign three ( 3) smaller signs not to exceed six (6) inches by twenty-four ( 24) inches may be placed on the sign support.. . 9251.1.9.3. SAME. Advertising copy may be placed on both sides of "For Sale" and arrow type signs.. 9251.1.10. SAME. Temporary signs of not to exceed four (4) square feet in area giving the names of the contractors, engineers and architects during the period of construction on the premises. 9251.1.11. SAME. Two (2) temporary signs not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area each, advertising the property .,.2- 788 . . .' . . for sale, erected and maintained in a new subdivision during the period an active sales campaign is being conduc..ted for such sub- division, but in no event for a period longer than six (6) months." SECTION 2. That the R-2 zone sign. regulations be amended by adding See tion 9253.1.9 to read as follows: "9253..1.9. SIGNS. Signs as permitted in the R-O zone, in addition to temporary signs." SECTION 3. The Planning Commission finds that the public convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice justify the above amendments. . SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia held on the 25th day of July , 1972, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN.: ABSENT: Commissioners Erickson, Huddy, Livingston, perlis None Commissioners Kuyper and Reiter commissioner Lauber ~/uue'~J Chairman ATTEST: se~~(tf:/JIt~ . -3- 788 . . . July 7 J 1972 . Mr. Terrance P. Fluten Arcadia Board of Realtors 203 East Duarte Road Arcadia, California 91006 Dear Mr. Flaaten: There will be a public hearing on changing the residential sign regulations at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. The meeting will be held next Tuesday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. 10 the Council Chambers in the City Ball. EnclOsed is a copy of a ~randum containing the recommended changes to the regulations. Very truly yours, ROBERT D. OGLE City Attorney RDO:at Enclosure . \ \ \ , I ",vJ -f.~" '0'" 1 ~,. ROSEMARY M. SCOTT. SECRETARY ~. DUARTE ROAD ~464 . . ?I~ ~fUVtd ~ 1i!~ TERRANCE P. FLAATEN FIRST VIce. PRESIDENT WILLIAM T, BECKWITH. PRItSU:lENT t07 W. HUNTltlGTON DRIVE 446.6111 HELEN K. HAUSER SECOND VICE. PRESIDENT JANE WALKER EXIICUTlve; S~CRET"RY 203 E. Z'UMIe ietlad. rltreae:Ua, e<t(/p.'lot(a 91006 446-4649 ROBERT P. JOHNSON TREASURER May 11, 1972 Mr. Robert .ogle City ,Attorney ,240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, Caiifornia RECEiVED MAY 1 G19T2 AFCAD1,\ CITV OF_OR,,!"I CITV /1., Dear Mr. .ogle: As the Arcadia Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Chairman, .at the request of our Board of Governors, L would appreciate your consideration of two modifications in the Arcadi.a sign ordinance relating to ,Realtors.' "For Sale" s,igns . . In ,many instances, because of walls, buShes' or ',othei: obstacles (see.attached), the sign .must be displayed', at. th.e' front edge of the' owner's property line to be seen. Ordinance 9251.1.6 now',states that the' sign can,be no closer than 5 feet from street line. ' The "For Sale" 'sign is the most ,effective tool the seller has to market 1rl.s property. BecaUse of landscaping he is now prohibited from using this means. We would recommend that the ordinance be changed to allow the "For Sale" sign to be ereCted on any portion.of the owner's premises. Secondly, because many Realtors are using the heaVy redwood post to display their "For Sale" signs in the interest 'of esthetics (see .attached) and also because of landscaping problems, we would re.commend that Ordinanc.e 9251.1.8 increase the maximum height of the "For Sale" s.ign from 3 feet to 6 feet. Additionally, it was unanimously agreed that we in our own industry police our signs. We feel str~ngly that the city's police. officers have matters of far greater importance on which to spend theii: time. Your consideration in this matter will be greatly appreciated by our Realtors and their sellers. Yours very truly, o--~4t-~ aaten, First Vice President cc: Carl Mooers, Planning Director ting Chairman W. T. Beckwith, President,Arcadia TPF:jw Boa.rd of Realtors Encls /I ;r::eattM i4 P~d.(D ~ ~~ Etkeat Sta~ . \, , , . . . ,. . . July 6, 1972 TO: Planning Commission FROM: City Attorney SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL SIGN REGULATIONS It is recommended that the following changes in the residen- tial sign regulations be considered at the public hearing .set for July 11, 1972: I. That the R-O regulations be changed to read as follows: "9251.1.6. SIGNS. No advertising signs, structures or devices of any character shall be permitted in any R-O First One-Family Zone, except the unlighted signs hereinafter in this Title specified located ~t 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. 9251.1.7. SAME. One (1) sign of not to exceed one (1) square foot in area and containing only the name of the occupant. 9251.1.8. SAME. One (1) sign not to exceed three (3) feet in height nor four (4) square feet in area for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, le~se 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 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. 9251.1.9. SAME. One (1) directional arrow type sign not to exceed one (1) foot by two (2) feet pointing to the premises for sale, lease or rent. 9251.1.9.1. SAME. Where property is located on a cul-de- sac, one (1) directional arrow type sign not to exceed one (1) foot by two (2) feet may be placed on private property located at the next through street intersection pointing towards the '. . . . . . Residential Sign Regulations July 6, 1972 Page 2 "open house" during daylight hours on Saturday and Sunday only. This sign shall only be permitted if (1) the owner of said property consents to such uae of his property and (2) 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. 9251.1. 9.2. SAME. Under each "For Sale" sign three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six (6) inches by twenty-four (24) inches may be placed on the sign support. ' 9251.1.9.3. SAME. Advertising copy may be placed on both sides of "For Sale" and arrow type signs. 9251.1.10. SAME. Temporary signs of not to exceed four (4) square feet in area giving the names of the contractors, engineers and architects during the period of construction on the premises. 9251.1.11. SAME. Two (2) temporary signs not exceeding thir.ty-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 sub- division, but in no event for a period longer than six (6) months. 9251.1.12. SAME. Sigtll!! used to advertise the sale of the property shall be removed within two (2) weeks after an agreement has been executed for the sale and purchase of the property. Signs used to advertise a lease or rental shall be removed upon execu- tion of the agreement for lease or rental. II. That the R-2 regulations be changed so as to provide the same regulations as the R-O zone. (The R-l zone already has the same regulations as the R-O zone.) 2<~~g ROBERT . LE City Attorney at . . . May 18, 1972 TO: Planning Commission FROM: City Attorney SUBJECT: REAL ESTATE SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES The Arcadia Board of Realtors has requested me to draft certain amend merits to the sign ordinance for your consideration. Section 9251.1.6 which regulates signs in the R-O and R-l zones reads as follows: "SIGNS. No advertising signs, structures or devices of any character shall be permitted in any R-O First One- Family Zone, except the unlighted signs hereinafter in this Part specified located not nearer than ten (10) feet to the adjoining frremises nor nearer than five (5) feet to a street line. ' . I would propose that the restrictions on the location of signs be changed to permit a sign at any location which is at least five (5) feet away from the curb or, in the event that there is a sidewalk or walkway, that the sign be located on the owner's side of the sidewalk or walkway. The Realtors have a new type of sign that is approximately six (6) feet in height and is aesthetically acceptable, I believe. I will have a picture of one at the meeting of May 23. At the present time, Section 9251.1.8 restricts the height of signs to three (3) feet. I would propose that this restriction be maintained for the conventional type of sign and that an exception be made for a sign of six (6) feet in he~ght if it meet@ certain design criteria approved by the Commission. The Boar9 of Realtors proposes a blanket change in the height regulations from three (3) feet to six (6) feet, but some of the photographic examples that they furnish, which I will show you at the meeting, suggest that a three (3) foot height is proper for the conventional signs currently in use. . Sign regulations similar to the R-O and R-l should be established for the R-2 and R-3 zones. ~~ City Attorney RDO:at WILLIAM T. BECKWITH. PRESIDENT 107 W. HUNTING!ON DRIVE 446;,6111 .. . ri~ ~tUVUt ~ i<~ ROSEMARV M. SCOTT. SECRETARY ~' DUARTe ROAD .464 JANE WALKER EXI!:CUTIYE SECRETARY 203 &. Z'uaorU ietUUt. ,,41f~~d(4. ~ 91006 446-4649 '-' February 16, 1972 MR. ROBERT D. OGLE, City Attorney City of Arcadia 240 West HUntington Drive Arcadia, California 91006 Dear Mr. Ogle: Thanks for your letter of February 14th regarding real estate signs in residential districts. . Today was our MJltiple Day, and I read your letter to over one hundred who 'were in attendance and reminded the brokers and sales people of their responsibility in policing our own members. You state you will be happy to attend one of our meetings to explain this ordinance to our members. I have sent a copy of your letter to Terry Flaaten, Chairman of MJltiple, and am ask- ing him to scl1edule you at the' first opportuni'ty that is convenient for both of. you. We appreciate your calling this to our attention, and we will do everything we can to correct the situation. Yours very truly, /jV /.~~ W. T. Beckwith, President WTB:dmk rI ~e4ttM t4 PtuU;eti t8 Me ~~ EdiMe St4~ TERRANCE P. FLAATEN FIRST VICE. PRESIDENT HELEN K. HAUSER SECOND VICE.PR'E;"8IDENT ROBERT P. JOHNSON TREASURER RECEIVED FEB 17 1972 CITY OF ARCADIA CITY ATTORNEV ~';:._'~~'j.'" ....-;:~~; .,,: ,....,: -;" ;:- -.......~... '.,:.:If". -'.;~E-"'{~_.~--: . v.,>T~ :..;:'1'7L.~ _~.~---_~ .--. ~~ v. '. . . n -l~;''''loOo-'-7;___.......,-~-.. . R-Q ZONES 9 ;(s/. /. r; SIGN STANDARDS & REGULATIONS . All signs, placed or maintained in any R-O Single-Family Residential ZOl\1E, shall adhere to the standards and regulations herein provided as follows: A. Permanent Signs rAr<\IL..... 1. NAME PLATE SIGN. a. One (1) 'sign of not to exceed one (1) square foot in area and containing only the ,," name of the occupant. *** OR *** a. This sign is to be used only as identification of the residence showing only the name of the occupant and is to be in addition ~o the numerical listing. b. This sign shall be located not nearer than ten (lO) feet to the adjoining premises nor nearer than five (5) feet to the street line. c. Such sign may be free standing, attached to a building, fence, standard or mail box and shall be placed no higher than feet above the ground, and shall not exceed one (I) square foot in area. d. Each single-family dwelling shall be limited to one (1) such sign, unless the residence is situat~on a corner lot then one (1) such sign may be placed on each street. e. Internal lighting l1ghting't:internal -indirect lighting or indirect .' . ,of,-." SUch sign: is prohibited. '. " , ~) '" u . Y~#'~ .j'f;."";.'.'~~~~l-~'. .:'-,-~r' ',R-O 'ZONES . :' r ... ,."" '1 .' ';..., . 2. DIRECTIONAL ARROW TYPE SIGN. . <e This sign may be used to direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic to the premise for sale, lease or rent. a. This sign shall be located not nearer than ten (10) feet to the adjoining premises nor nearer than five (5) feet to the street line. b. The sign may be double-faced and shall not be illuminated in any manner. c. This sign shall not exceed one (1) foot by two (2) feet in size and shall not exceed feet in height. e d. Only where the premise for sale, rent or lease is located on a dead cnd, cuI-dc-sac or temporarily impassible street, one (1) directional arrow type sign may be placed on private property located at the next through stLeet intersection pointing tm~ards the premise for sale, rent or lease during daylight hours on Saturday and Sunday only; this sign shall only be permitted provided that the owner of said property consents to such use of his property. e. ~nis sign may be used and displayed only when the premise for sale, rent or lease is open and attended by the ovmer or an authorized representative of the owner. . , , .r .,.- ~~;> R-O ZONES '. , ~ ;., i , " . . 3. SUBDIVISION SIGN. (. This sign may be used in connection vlith the development of and location within a recorded residential subdivision for the sale of any single-family dwellings or lots thereon. a. Two (2) such signs not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet area per sign. b. The signs used shall be erected and maintained not less than feet apart, exept in the cas~ of a corner lot the signs may be back-to-back or V-shaped. ~n the property being subdivided or developed) c. Each sign shall be located^not nearer than ten (10) feet :to ~he adjoining premises nor nearer than five (5) feet to the street line. d. No part of any such signs used shall be more than ::<~_ '.,,' C'.:.) feet in height above the ground level. e. The signs may (not) be illuminated by '. f. The signs may be dis~layed for a period no longer than six (6) montr,s. 4. CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, ARCHITECT & ENGINEgR SIGNS. These signs designate the contractor, subcontractor, architect or engineer engaged in the construction or repair of the building... or building" on such lot or parcel of property. a. r. 1:);,)L. . 'J'. ..- .., .i l,r'" ..... I'Jh .., '--'- "_ < "~.; n'",-." "..,. ..ru.._ ..~'_ "':'_" "',ni}......:.' R-O ZONES ','" - '1,::..". ," , , ): . . \ , ., , .. B. Temporary Signs (. 1. LEASE, SALE & RENT SIGNS. These signs indicate the premise or vacant lot is for lease, rent or sale. a. Such sign is to be located not nearer than ten (10) feet to the adjoining premises nor nearer than five (5) feet to the street line. b. This sign, which shall be a ground sign as pro~ided by Section 3716.2 of this Code (GROUND SIGN: means any advertising structure supported wholly or in part by uprights or braces placed upon the. ground), shall not exceed three (3) feet in height nor four (4) square feet in ,area. c. There shall be a limit of one (1) such sign on each lot or parcel of land, except when it is a corner lot, then two (2) such signs may be used, one (1) such sign per street front. d. One each "For Sale" ("For Rent" & "For Lease") sign, three (3) smaller signs not to exceed 6" X 24" may be placed on the sign support. . e. The sign or signs may be double-faced and shall not be illuminated in any manner. f. The signs used shail be removed within the use they advertise is fulfilled, and shall have authority to make of completion of ' use. days after the such determination .