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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZOA 00-06 SIGNS 2000 III. PROHIBITIONS AND ABATEMENT O67'D 25.68.090 Prohibited signs. Except for those signs allowed under the provisions of Section 25.6C540)pecial permits, the following signs are prohibited in the city: A. Signs which rotate, move, flash, reflect, blink, or appear to do any of the foregoing, including searchlights, shall be prohibited unless required by law or utilized by a proper government agency, with the exception of approved time and temperature displays; In addition to the above-noted exception of approved time and temperature displays, the Architectural Review Commission may approve changeable copy signs to allow information of general public interest in conjunction with time and temperature displays. Said changeable copy signs shall be limited to business related text containing information related to the business in general, such as stock market index levels. Said changeable copy sign shall not include graphics or sound, shall not scroll or crawl, and shall not include information such as sales, employees of the month and going out of business sales. wpdocs\zorc\25-68.090 c c 25.68.030 r r D. The design and size,colors proposed,and proposed when the installation of a sign is commenced before obtain- r location of the sign or sign structure on the property,under ing a permit therefor.(Ord. 129 §4(part), 1977:Ord.98 the control of the applicant;PP § 1 (part), 1975: Exhibit A § 25.38-3.05) E. The method of attachment to any structure; r, F. A statement showing sizes and dimensions of all 25.68.080 Exceptions to sign permit other signs existing on the property, under the control of procedures. the applicant; The following signs,if not illuminated,shall be allowed r G. A statement showing the size and color relationships on all commercial,industrial,and residential zoned property of such sign or sign structure to the appearance and design without a sign permit being required: of existing or proposed buildings and structures on the A. One identification sign not exceeding one square property; foot in area, and displaying only the name and address H. Such other information as the department of commu- of the owner or occupant; nity development may reasonably require to secure compli- B. Directional or safety signs as required, provided ance with this chapter and the ordinances of the city; that: 1. That the applicant provide a signed statement from 1. Each such sign has fast been reviewed and approved the property owner or his authorized representative that by the design review board and/or the director of environ- e he has reviewed the proposal and approves of same prior mental services, and to each submittal to the city.(Ord.587§2(Exhibit A§§ 2. Such signs do not exceed three square feet per face; 2,3,4),1989;Ord. 129§4(part),1977:Ord.98§1(part), C. Emblems or flags of nonprofit organizations as 1975: Exhibit A §§ 25.38-3-25.38-3.01) required; provided, that each has first received approval p by the design review board and/or the director of environ- 25.68.040 Sign integration requirement. mental services. Signs on all proposed buildings or new additions to D. Religious,charitable,educational,orcultural posters existing buildings shall be designed as an integral part of not exceeding sixteen square feet in area,and temporary the total building design.(Ord. 129§4(part), 1977:Ord, in nature; 98 § 1 (part), 1975: Exhibit A § 25.38-3.02) E. Governmental or other legally required posters, C notices, or signs; 25.68.050 Adjustments. F. Utility or telephone pay station signs. (Ord. 129 The zoning administrator for either new or existing signs § 4(part), 1977: Ord. 98 § 1 (part), 1975: Exhibit A§§ may grant slight adjustments to sign colors or authorize 25.38-4—25.38-4.06) deviations from sign area or distance between signs not to exceed twenty percent,and on sloping roofs the allow- C ance of roof signs not to extend above the ridge line,for LIL PROHIBITIONS AND ABATEMENT existing buildings only,upon a finding that the conditions C for variance exist as prescribed in this title and as further 25.68.090 Prohibited signs. C set forth in this title,when it is determined that no other Except for those signs allowed under the provisions of possible, reasonable method of signs is available. (Ord. Section 25.68540,special permits,the following signs are C 129 §4(part), 1977:Ord. 98 § 1 (part), 1975: Exhibit A prohibited in the city: C� § 25.38-3.03) A. Signs which rotate, move,flash,reflect,blink,or appear to do any of the foregoing,including searchlights, C 25.68.060 Permit record requirement. shall be prohibited unless required by law or utilized by C The department of environmental services shall keep a proper government agency,with the exception of approved a copy and permanent record of each sign permit issued. time and temperature displays; C Each copy shall show the permit number.The permittee B. Signs on public property,in the public right-of-way, C, shall be required to exhibit the permit at all times in a place or on public utility poles shall be prohibited unless other- satisfactory to the director of environmental services.(Ord. wise authorized by this chapter. Signs prohibited shall C 169§4(part), 1977:Ord. 98§ 1 (part), 1975: Exhibit A include, but not be limited to, realtor, open house, and § 25.38-3.04) garage sale signs.This prohibition shall include all portable signs including those placed on vehicles with the exception 25.68.070 Double permit fee. of vehicle identification signs; C, The applicable fee for a sign permit shall be doubled C. Any permanent sign which does not advertise, without reference to prices, a use being made on the C (Palm Dcs n 8-91) 442 C C C r 25.68.090 premises, name of the owner or user, or which does not 25.68.120 Permitted signs—Purpose. advertise a product, an interest,service,or entertainment No signs shall be erected or maintained in any zone available on the premises shall be prohibited; as established by the zoning ordinance except those signs D. Temporary or portable freestanding signs are prohib specifically enumerated in this chapter.The number and ited except as otherwise provided in this chapter; area of signs as outlined in this chapter are intended to E. Advertising devices; be maximum standards which do not necessarily ensure F. Advertising displays outside of buildings; architectural compatibility.Therefore, in addition to the G. Combination signs; enumerated standards, consideration shall be given to a H. Roof sig ns; sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the subject I. Business and identification signs that mention more property,as well as the surrounding community with the than two goods or services sold on the premises; goal being to minimize visual pollution,the use of lighting J. Business and identification signs that employ slogans, and excessive contrasting colors. Compatible design, i sayings or mottos. (Ord. 631 § 2 (Exhibit A§ 1), 1991; simplicity,and sign effectiveness are to be used in establish- Ord.129§4(part), 1977:Ord.98§ 1(part), 1975:Exhibit ing guidelines for sign approval. (Ord. 587 § 2 (Exhibit A §§ 25.38-5 —25.38-5.08) A§6), 1989;Ord.129§4(part), 1977:Ord.98§1(part), 1975: Exhibit A § 25.38-9) J 25.68.100 Abatement of illegal signs. The director of environmental services shall see that a this chapter is enforced. V. SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES He shall not permit, and shall abate, any sign within the city which fails to meet the requirements of this chapter 25.68.130 Realty signs. r or other applicable law. During a period of time when realty is offered for sale J The director of environmental services,or his authorized or rent, a sign so indicating, not to exceed three square representative,shall remove any temporary sign for which feet and four feet in height may be located on the property a sign permit has not been obtained as required by this facing each frontage. No real estate sign shall be located chapter. The director of environmental services, or his on a roof; project from a building face;or, move in any authorized representative, shall notify the owner or user manner. Any such sign shall be removed upon rental of of a permanent sign which has been installed without the the property,or upon close of escrow.In addition,one rider - '� acquiring of a sign permit that the illegal sign shall be re- not to exceed five inches by sixteen inches may be installed moved within ten days. Upon receipt of this notice, the at the bottom of the main sign. (Ord. 272 (part), 1981: owner or user of a permanent sign that is determined to Ord. 129§4(part), 1977:Ord.98§1(part), 1975:Exhibit be illegal does have the right to appeal the decision or A § 25.38-10.01) notice within ten days thereafter to the city council pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8.20 of this code.Any illegal 25.68.140 Nameplates. permanent signs existing prior to the enactment of this Each dwelling.is permitted one nameplate indicating chapter shall not be abated by the city until one year after any one or more of the following:the name of the occupant, February 24, 1977. (Ord. 129 § 4 (part), 1977: Ord. 98 the occupation,or the street address of the residence.The § 1 (part), 1975: Exhibit A § 25.38-6) sign shall not exceed one square foot in area and if located on a pole,no part of the sign or pole should be more than four feet above ground level.(Ord. 129 §4(part), 1977: 7 IV. PERM=D SIGNS Ord. 98 § 1 (part), 1975: Exhibit A § 25.38-10.02) 25.68.110 Safe signs. 25.68.150 Open house signs. The city council shall adopt,by ordinance,a set of rules During the period under which real estate is offered and regulations to guarantee that all signs are safely con- for sale or lease and while a salesperson is physically stmcted.These roles and regulations shall be made available present on the premises, one sign per street frontage not to the public.The building official shall see that all signs exceeding four feet in height and three square feet in area within the city meet the safety requirements promulgated shall be permitted. in the rules and regulations. (Ord. 129 § 4 (part), 1977: Off-site directional signs may be permitted for an open Ord. 98 § 1 (part), 1975: Exhibit A § 25.38-8) house, subject to the following provisions: A. Each sign shall not exceed three square feet; B. No flags or banners shall be used; 443 (Palm Owen 8­91) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: STEVE SMITH, PLANNING MANAGER FROM: MARK GREENWOOD, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER SUBJECT: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS DATE: July 6, 2000 In response to your memo of July 5, 2000, the Public Works Department has evaluated the proposal to allow changeable copy signs. Although we have no data or direct experience with this type of signing,we are concerned that drivers may be distracted or preoccupied with the various messages, which may increase collisions and congestion. Of course, we are aware that changeable and dynamic signs have become common, however these signs are best placed along freeways and expressways, where the driving task is much less demanding than on city streets. Where this type of sign is used for traffic management the placement, phrasing, timing and content of the messages are controlled by the responsible agency,and the information is presented to aid trafficflow. As we understand the proposal, the city would have little control or recourse should a problem result from the proposed signs. As an example of our concerns, there was a recent "Valley Voice" article in the Desert Sun where the author complained of the slow response of some drivers to a green light afterwaiting through the red interval at traffic signals. Since we presume that a primary purpose of this type of sign is that it be viewed by drivers, it is not difficult to envision drivers stopped at an intersection being distracted by the information on the sign, as the signal has turned green, resulting in unnecessary congestion. This type of sign could also draw the attention of drivers while.traffic is moving, possibly increasing the potential for collisions, which we certainly want to avoid. After carefully considering the proposal, the Public Works Department does not support allowing changeable copy signs which would be visible from public streets, due to concerns for reducel safety and inc ased congestion. >aEcElvEa LLa J U L 0 6 2000 MARK GR NWOOD, P.E. COMMUNITY DEYELOP!AENTDEPARTMENT DRY OF PAW DESERT cc: Richard J. Folkers, ACM/Director of Public Works Joseph S. Gaugush, Engineering Manager HAmgreenwood\wpdo \Changeable Copy Signs.wpd CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM TO: MARK GREENWOOD, TRANSPORTATION MANAGER BRENT CONLEY, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FROM: STEVE SMITH, PLANNING MANAGER DATE: JULY 5, 2000 SUBJECT: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS City code presently restricts changeable copy signs to time and temperature only. The city is considering an amendment which would expand changeable copy signs to include information of a general interest to the public, for instance Dow Jones average or the NASDAQ. Concern has been raised that this additional information could be a distraction to drivers. Could you please comment on this concern. I A?/-6 - STE E SMITH PLANNING MANAGER /tm �Mem\signssrs� �p ZO/C- -- xe- III - - - - - - = - - - - -- Ill -- - - - - 111 . ill -- -� - - - - - - - - !il 111 III III .III III - Ill III III - I!I - .