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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2258ORDINANCE NO. 2258 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 2, PART 6 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY BANNERS AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PARKING. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 9260.3.10, Subsection 2 of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: "9260.3.10. AUXILIARY SIGNS. 2. Temporary Banners: The regulations set forth in Section 9261.4.4 shall be the regulations for temporary banners in the CPD-1 Commercial Planned Development-1 Zone. No banners shall be permitted other than temporary banners." SECTION 2. Sections 9261.4.4, 9262.4.13, and 9266.2.8.6 of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code are hereby amended in their entirety to read as follows: "9261.4.4. TEMPORARY BANNERS. No banners shall be permitted other than temporary banners. The following regulations shall apply to temporary banners: A. Definition: A temporary banner is a sign mounted flush against the building surface containing a message in text, picture, logo or other form of representation, 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 does not require a building permit for its construction, or installation outside of a building. B. Application Process: An application for a temporary banner permit shall be submitted in writing to the Community Development Division, and requires approval by the Development Services Director or designee, prior to the display of any banner. The application shall include a description of the banner and its materials, its general content, location on the property, size, 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 fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council from time to time shall be submitted at the same time the application is filed with the City. C. Number and Size: A maximum of two (2) temporary banners, at any one (1) time, may be permitted for each business. The maximum total surface area of all such temporary banner(s), in the aggregate, for each business, shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. D. Location: Temporary banners shall be mounted flush against the surface of the building in which the business displaying the banner(s) is located. Free-standing or roof-mounted banners are prohibited. E. Time Limits: The use of temporary banner(s) for any business shall not exceed sixty (60) cumulative days in any one (1) calendar year, with any single display period not to exceed thirty (30) continuous days in any one (1) year. There shall be a minimum interval of two (2) weeks between approved periods during which a banner(s) is displayed. Each business shall be allowed a maximum of six (6) display periods in any one (1) calendar year. Exceptions: 1. Temporary banners for events or activities sponsored by non-profit organizations may be authorized for an additional thirty (30) cumulative days in any one (1) calendar year. 2 2. Future tenants and existing tenants whose permanent lawful signage is removed for remodeling or maintenance work may display a banner(s) advertising the name of the business for up to sixty (60) continuous calendar days. Such banners shall be removed prior to installation of a permanent sign and shall be exempt from the time limits as described in Paragraph E above. Notwithstanding any other section of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the owner or person who installs or displays a banner in violation of this Title shall remove the banner upon order of the Development Services Director or designee. For the purpose of this Section, any portion of any day in which a banner is or remains installed or displayed shall be counted as one (1) full day." "9262.4.13. TEMPORARY BANNERS. No banners shall be permitted other than temporary banners. The following regulations shall apply to temporary banners: A. Definition: A temporary banner is a sign mounted flush against the building surface containing a message in text, picture, logo or other form of representation, 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 does not require a building permit for its construction, or installation outside of a building. B. Application Process: An application for a temporary banner permit shall be submitted in writing to the Community Development Division, and requires approval by the Development Services Director or designee, prior to the display of any banner. The application shall include a description of the banner and its materials, its general content, location on the property, size, 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 fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council from time to time shall be submitted at the same time the application is filed with the City. 3 C. Number and Size: A maximum of two (2) temporary banners, at any one (1) time, may be permitted for each business. The maximum total surface area of all such temporary banner(s), in the aggregate, for each business, shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. D. Location: Temporary banners shall be mounted flush against the surface of the building in which the business displaying the banner(s) is located. Free-standing or roof-mounted banners are prohibited. E. Time Limits: The use of temporary banner(s) for any business shall not exceed sixty (60) cumulative days in any one (1) calendar year, with any single display period not to exceed thirty (30) continuous days in any one (1) year. There shall be a minimum interval of two (2) weeks between approved periods during which a banner(s) is displayed. Each business shall be allowed a maximum of six (6) display periods in any one (1) calendar year. Exceptions: 1. Temporary banners for events or activities sponsored by non-profit organizations may be authorized for an additional thirty (30) cumulative days in any one (1) calendar year. 2. Future tenants and existing tenants whose permanent lawful signage is removed for remodeling or maintenance work may display a banner(s) advertising the name of the business for up to sixty (60) continuous calendar days. Such banners shall be removed prior to installation of a permanent sign and shall be exempt from the time limits as described in Paragraph E above. Notwithstanding any other section of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the owner or person who installs or displays a banner in violation of this Title shall remove the banner upon order of the Development Services Director or designee. For the purpose of this Section, any portion of any day in which a banner is or remains installed or displayed shall be counted as one (1) full day." 4 "9266.2.8.6. TEMPORARY BANNERS. No banners shall be permitted other than temporary banners. The following regulations shall apply to temporary banners: A. Definition: A temporary banner is a sign mounted flush against the building surface containing a message in text, picture, logo or other form of representation, 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 does not require a building permit for its construction, or installation outside of a building. B. Application Process: An application for a temporary banner permit shall be submitted in writing to the Community Development Division, and requires approval by the Development Services Director or designee, prior to the display of any banner. The application shall include a description of the banner and its materials, its general content, location on the property, size, 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 fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council from time to time shall be submitted at the same time the application is filed with the City. C. Number and Size: A maximum of two (2) temporary banners, at any one (1) time, may be permitted for each business. The maximum total surface area of all such temporary banner(s), in the aggregate, for each business, shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. D. Location: Temporary banners shall be mounted flush against the surface of the building in which the business displaying the banner(s) is located. Free-standing or roof-mounted banners are prohibited. E. Time Limits: The use of temporary banner(s) for any business shall not exceed sixty (60) cumulative days in any one (1) calendar year, with any single display period not to exceed thirty (30) continuous days in any one (1) year. There shall be a minimum interval of two (2) weeks between approved periods during which a banner(s) is displayed. Each business shall be allowed a maximum of six (6) display periods in any one (1) calendar year. 5 Exceptions: 1. Temporary banners for events or activities sponsored by non-profit organizations may be authorized for an additional thirty (30) cumulative days in any one (1) calendar year. 2. Future tenants and existing tenants whose permanent lawful signage is removed for remodeling or maintenance work may display a banner(s) advertising the name of the business for up to sixty (60) continuous calendar days. Such banners shall be removed prior to installation of a permanent sign and shall be exempt from the time limits as described in Paragraph E above. Notwithstanding any other section of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the owner or person who installs or displays a banner in violation of this Title shall remove the banner upon order of the Development Services Director or designee. For the purpose of this Section, any portion of any day in which a banner is or remains installed or displayed shall be counted as one (1) full day." SECTION 3. Section 9269.4 of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: "9269.4. MULTIPLE USES. In the event that two (2) or more uses occupy the same building, lot, or parcel of land, the total requirements for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements applicable to each and all of the various uses computed separately. Designation of required parking spaces for exclusive use by one particular business, individual, or group of individuals is prohibited." SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective on the thirty first (31 st) day following its adoption. 6 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. Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of June , 2009. the City of Arcadia ATTEST: ity Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2258 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 held on the 16th day of June, 2009 and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Kovacic and Wuo NOES: None ABSENT: None ity Clerk of the City of Arcadia s