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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 153Niue PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 153 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL, APPROVAL OF AN AMEND- MENT TO THE PALM DESERT ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW SIGN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT. CASE NO. SIGN ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, did receive a verified application from the City of Palm Desert requesting ap- proval of an amendment to Article 25.38 of the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance for the City of Palm Desert establishing a new Sign Ordinance for the City of Palm Desert; and, WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Environmental Quality Procedure Resolution Number 74-14", in that a final Environmental Impact Report was filed and discussed at a duly noticed Public Hearing held by the Planning Commission on June 1, 1976, and had been recommended to the City Council for certification; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did take into consideration the reports of the City staff, local residents, and the various reviewing agencies; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did find that the subject amendment does comply with the adopted General Plan of the City of Palm Desert. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Commission in this case; 2. That it does hereby approve Article 25.38 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code to be known as the Palm Desert Sign Ordinance as attached hereto as Exhibit "A", subject to the revisions specified in the attachment labeled Exhibit "B". 3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council the adoption of Article 25.38, as amended, as the City's Sign Ordinance. -1- w RESOLUTION NO. 153 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert Planning Commission held on the 1st day of June, 1976, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BERKEY, KELLY, MILLS, VAN DE MARK, WILSON NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: \\ AVS,\ \ PAUL A. WILLIAMS, SECRETARY -2- 7- f. EXJ//fljr A 41 • ARTICLE 2E.SS ZONING CARD! NANC E PA1-fr1 DES RT l Revised 4/6/76 ARTICLE 25.38-1 ARTICLE ARTICLE ARTICLE ARTICLE ARTICLE ARTICLE 25.38-2 25.38-3 25.33-4 25.38-5 25.38-6 25.38-7 ARTICLE 25.38-8 ARTICLE ARTICLE ARTICLE ARTICLE ARTICLE ARTICLE 25.38-9 25.38-10 25.38 -11 25.38-12 25.38-13 25.38-14 ARTICLE 25.38-15 ARTICLE 25.38-16 25.38-16.01 25.38-16.02 25.38--16.03 25.38-16.04 25.38-16.05 25.38-16.06 25.38- 16.07 25.38-16.08 25.38-16.09 25.38-16.10 25.38-16.11 25.38-16.12 25.38-16.13 25.38-16.14 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTENT AND PURPOSE DEFINITIONS SIGN PERMIT PROCEDURES EXCEPTIONS ABATEMENT OF ILLEGAL SIGNS ADJUSTMENTS PERMIT REQUIREMENT SAFE SIGNS PERMIT RECORD REQUIREMENT DOUBLE PERMIT FEE PROHIBITED SIGNS PERMITTED SIGNS -- PURPOSE SIGNS IN SINGLE FAMILY ZONES SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES OTHER THAN SINGLE FAMILY Page 25.38 (1) 25.38 (1) 25.38 (3) 25.38 (4) 25.38 (5) 25.38 (5) 25.38 (5) 25.38 (5) 25.38 (5) 25.38 (6) 25.38 (6) 25.38 (6) 25.38 (7) 25.38 (8) SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES 25.38 (10) GENERAL PROVISIONS 25.38 (14) Design Review Board Process 25.38 (14) Sign Review Criteria 25.38 (14) Signs Facing Private Property Prohibited 25.38 (15) Required Information on Signs 25.38 (15) Proper Maintenance of Signs 25.38 (15) Color of Signs 25.38 (15) Internal Illumination - Size Reduction 25.38 (16) Glare from Signs 25.38 (16) Location of Right Angle Signs 25.38 (16) Obstruction of Passage 25.38 (16) Maximum Sign Area Limitation 25.38 (16) Exceptions to Sign Limitations 25.38 (16) Special Permits - 25.38 (16) Imitation of Traffic Signal 25.38 (16) CONTENTS (continued) Page • ARTICLE 25.38-17 25.38-17.01 25.38-17.02 25.38-17.03 25.38--17.04 25.38-17.05 25.38-17.06 25.38-17.07 ARTICLE 25.38-18 25.38-18.01 25.38-18.02 25.38-18.03 25.38.18.04 25.38-18.05 25.38-18.06 25.38-18.07 ARTICLE 25.38-19 ARTICLE 25.38-20 ARTICLE 25.38-21 SPECIAL PURPOSE SIGNS Trade Construction Signs "No Trespassing" Signs Land Subdivision Signs Lease Potential Signs Signs on Awnings, Etc. Political Sign Regulations Signs for Public or Quasi -Public Uses ENFORCEMENT Territorial Application of Ordinance Duty to Enforce Ordinance Compliance with Ordinance: Nuisance: Abatement Removal and Amortization Period Schedule I Ad Hoc Sign Amortization Comniittee Uncertainty of Article Provisions EXCEPTIONS PROCESS DISCONTINUANCE OF A BUSINESS NON -CONFORMING SIGNS MAINTENANCE 25.38 (17) 25.38 (17) 25.38 (17) 25.38 (17) 25.38 (17) 25.38 (17) 25.38 (18) 25.38 (18) 25.38 (18) 25.38 (18) 25.38 (18) 25.38 (19) 25.38 (19) 25.38 (19) 25.38 (20) 25.38 (21) ,25.38 (21) 25.38 (21) 25.38 (21) ARTICLE 25.38-22 PENALTIES 25.38 (21) ii ARTICLE 25.38 . SIGNS 25.38-1 INTENT AND PURPOSE This article is intended to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan particularly with regard to developing a City that is visually attractive and preserving and enhancing the visual aspects of the City's streets and highways. This article is also intended to provide for a more orderly display of adver- tising displays anti identification on properties within the City of Palm Desert which are zoned commercial, industrial and residential; to bring those devices in harmony with the building, the neighborhood, and other signs in the area; to protect the general welfare of the businessmen and residents within the same area, as well as the citizens of Palm Desert, and to do so by regulating and controlling the location, design, quality of materials, illumination, and main- tenance of signs and sign structures. 25.38-2 25.38-2.01 Sian DEFINITIONS A sign shall mean any thing of visual appearance primarily used for, or having the effect of, attracting attention from the streets, sidewalks or other outside public areas for Identification purposes including the prohi hi t:e- 1 i sti ng of prices. A sign shall not mean displays of merchandise or products for sale on the premises, signs inside buildings except when less than three feet behind a window and faci ng public vi ew, or ornamentation, design, statuary, architecture, landscaping, pictures, paintings or other such art forms unless, in the case of any exceptions listed in this Section, the attraction, because of locations, size., use or the nature thereof, has the substantial effect of attracting attention for identification purposes when viewed from an outside public area. The basic intent behind this definition is not to discourage product displays, design or art forms epitomizing simplicity, good taste and compatibility with the community's desired image. 25.38-2.02 Advertising Device Any balloon, flag, pennant, propeller, oscillating, rotati ng, pulsating light, or other contrivance except a sign used to attract attention for the purpose of promoting (either directly or • i ndi rectTy) , the sale ,of products of any person. 25.38-2.03 Advertising Di lay Any device, contrivance, statue or structure other than a sign used as a display, regardless of size and shape, for the purposes of attracting attention or making anything known, the origin or place of sale of which is on the property with such advertising display. 25.38-2.04 Area of a Sign The area of a sign shall be within a single continuous perimeter of not more than eight (8) straight lines enclosing the extreme limits of writing, repre- sentation, emblem, or any figure of similar character, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the display or used to differ- entiate such sign from the background against which it is placed. In the case of a sign designed with more than one exterior surface, the area shall be computed as including only the maximum single display surface 25.38 (1) which is visible frINMOany ground position at one tin*, The supports, uprights or structure on wh ch any such sign is supported shall not be included in determining the sign area unless such supports, uprights or structures are or is designed in such a manner as to form an integral background of the display. 25.38-2.05 [3ui1din2 In addition to its common meaning, a building shall include any structure requiring a building permit. 25.38-2.06 Business Sign A sign displaying information pertaining to goods or services offered or pro- duced by the business located on the property, but not including advertising devices or advertising displays. 25.38-2.07 Combination Sign Any sign incorporating any combination of the features of freestanding, pro- jecting and roof signs. 25.38--2.08 Construction Sign A temporary sign stating the names of those individuals or firms directly connected with the construction or development project, their addresses and their telephone numbers. 25.38-2.09 Freestanding Sign A sign supported by uprights or braces placed upon or into the ground and detached from any building. 25.38-2.10 Height of a Sign The greatest.verticle distance measured from the ground level directly beneath the sign to the top of the sign. 25.38-2.11 identification Sion A sign limited to the identifying name, symbol or insignia, or any combination thereof, of a building, use, or persons occupying the premises on which the sign is located. 25.38-2.12 Indirectly Lighted or Shadow 1_i gjhted Sign An indirectly lighted or shadow lighted sign shall mean any illuminated sign constructed so that the immediate source of the illumination is not visible when the sign is lighted and which does not exceed ten (10) candle power per square foot measured at ten (10) feet from the sign. 25.38-2.13 Name Plate I\ sign not exceeding one (1) foot by three (3) feet signifying only the name of the occupant and his occupation or specialty. 25.38 (2) 25.38-2.14 Outdoor ftdvert i si nq Structure o+' Sian Nue A sign placed for the purpose of advertising products or services that are not produced, stored c' sold on the property upon which the sign is located. 25.38-2.15 Price Sign. A sign limited to the name or identification of items or products offered for sale on the premises, and the price of said items or products. 25.38-2.16 Projecting Sign A sign other than a. wall sign suspended from or supported by a building or structure and projecting outward therefrom. 25.38-.2.17 Real Estate Sign A temporary sign advertising the sale, lease, or rent of the property upon which it is located, and the identification of the person or firm handling such sale, lease or rent. 25.38-2.18 Roof Sign A sign erected wholly on or above the roof of a building or structure. 25.38-2.19 Sign Face The surface or that portion of•a sign that is visible from a single point as a flat surface or a plane and considered as such together with the frame and the background. 25.38-2.20 Wall Sign A sign attached to or erected on the exterior wall of the building or structure or on a canopy marquee or similar overhang wi th the exposed face of the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the plane of the exterior wal 1 and not extending above the eave line. 25.38-2.21 Face or Wall of Building The face or wall of a building shall mean the outer surface of any main exterior wall or foundation of a building, including windows and store fronts. 25.38-2.22 Political Signs Political signs shall mean any sign concerning candidates for political office or involving a ballot issue. 25.38-2.23 Vehicle Identification Signs Vehicle identification signs shall mean any sign attached to a vehicle which advertises the owner's name and/or occupation which is permanently attached to the vehicle and does not exceed six (6) square feet in area. 25.38-3 SIGN PERtiIT PROCEDURE It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter, permit, or maintain, including painted signs, unless otherwise excepted by this Article, a sign upon any property without first obtaining a written sign permit from the Department of Environmental 25.38 (3) Services as required by this Article. Signs exceeding $500 in value shall be re- viewed through the Des`ign Review Process as specified in Section 25.39-4 inclusive. Application for such permit shall be made on a form provided by the Department of Environmental Services and shall be accompanied by a fee as established by Council Resolution. The application shall set forth and contain the following information and material: 25.38-3.01 Three Copies of a Plan Showing: (1) The location and size of any building or structures on the property, both existing and proposed; (2) The location of off-street parking facilities, including major points of entry and exit for motor vehicles where directional signs may be proposed; (3) The position of the proposed sign and its relation to adjacent buildings and structures; and (4) The design and size, colors proposed, and proposed location of the sign or sign structure on the property. (5) The method of ati:achraent to any structure 25.38-3.02 A statement showing the sizes and dimensions of all other signs existing on the property. 25.38--3.03 A statement showing the relationship of such sign or sign structure to the appearance and design of existing or proposed buildings and structures on the property. 25.38-3.04 Such other information as the Department of Environmental Services may reasonably require to secure compliance wi th thi s Article and the Ordinances of the City. 25.38-3.05 Signs on all proposed buildings or new additions to existing buildings shall be designed as an integral part of the total building design. 25.38-4 EXCEPTIONS The following signs, if not illuminated, shall be allowed on all commercial, indus- trial and residential zoned property without a sign permit being required: 25.38-4.01 One (1) Identification Sion Not exceeding one (1) square foot in area, and displaying only the name and address of the owner of the occupant. 25.38-4.02 Directional or Safety Signs As required, provided that: (1) Each such sign has first been reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board and/or the Director of Environmental Services; and. 25.38 (4) (2) Such signs do not exceed three (3) square feet per face. 25.38-4.03 Governmental Flags (1) Emblems or Flats of Non -Profit Organizations - As required, provided that each has first received approval by the Design Review Board and/or Director of Envi ronmental Services. 25.38-4.04 Religious, Charitable, Educational, or Cultural Posters Not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet in area, and temporary in nature. 25.38•-4.05 Governmental or Other Lejal 1 Z Required Posters, Notices or Sins 25.38-4.06 Utility or Telephone Pay Station Signs 25.38-5 ABATEMENT OF ILLEGAL SIGNS The Director of Environmental Services shall see that this Ordinance is enforced. He shall not permit, and shall abate, any sign within the City which fails to meet the requirements of this Ordinance or other applicable law. 25.38.6 ADJUSTMENTS The Zoning Administrator for either new or existing signs, may grant slight ad- justments to sign colors or authorize deviations from sign area or setback require- ments not to exceed ten percent (10%) upon a finding that the conditions for variance exist as prescribed in the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance and as further set forth herein. 25.38--7 PERMIT REQUIREMENT The Di rector of Environmental Services, or his authorized representative, shal 1 remove any temporary sign for whi ch a sign permit has not been obtai ned as requi red by this code. The Director of Environmental Services, or his authorized representa- tive, shall notify the owner or user of a permanent sign which has been installed without the acquiring of a sign permit, that said i11egal sign shall be removed within ten (10) days. Upon receipt of this notice, the owner or user of a permanent sign that is determined to be illegal does have the right to appeal the decision or notice within ten (10) days thereafter to the City Council pursuant to the provisions of the Public Nuisance Abatement Ordinance No. 24. 25.38-8 SAFE SIGNS The City Council shall adopt by Ordinance, a set of rules and regulations to guaran- tee that all signs are safely constructed. These rules and regulations shall be made available to the public. The Building Official shall see that all signs within the City meet the safety requirements promulgated in the mules and regulations. •Unsafe signs shall be abated. 25.38-9 PERMIT RECORD REQUIREMENT The Planning Division shall keep a copy and permanent record of each sign permit issued. Each such copy shall show the permit number. The permittee shall be required to exhibit the permit at all times in a place satisfactory to the Director of Environmental Services. 25.38 (5) 25. 33 -10 • DOUBLE PERMIT Ff-E The applicable fee fO a sign permit shall be doubled when the installation of a sign is commenced before obtaining a permit therefore. 25.38-11 PROHIBITED SIGNS Except for those signs allowed under the provisions of Section 25.38-16.13, Special Permits, the following signs are prohibited in the City: 25.38-11.01 Rotating, Moving, Flashing, Changing, Reflecting, or Blinking Signs Prohibited Signs which rotate, move, flash, reflect, blink or appear to do any of the foregoing including search lights, shal 1 be prohibited unless requi red by law or utilized by a proper governmental agency, with the exception of approved time . and temperature displays. 25. 38-11. 02 Signs on Public Property or Ri qht-of-l'1ay Prohibited Signs on the public property or 'right-of-way shall be prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this Article. Signs prohibited shall include, but not be limited to realtor, open house, garage sale signs. This prohibition shall include all portable signs including those placed on vehicles -with the exception. of vehicle_ identification signs. 25.38-11.03 Signs Not Advertising the Use, Name of Owner, Products or Se'rvi ccs . /tvai i ab i f en the • Pr en i se Prohibited Any permanent sign whi ch does not advertise, wi thout reference to prices, a use being made on the premises, name of the owner or user, or which does not advertise a product, an interest, service or entertainment available on the prenr ses shall be prohibited. 25.. 38-11. 04 Temporary or Portable Free Standing Signs Except as otherwi se provided herein. 25.38-11.05 Advertising Devices .25.38-11.06 Advertising Diisplays Outside of buildings. 25.38-11.07 Combination Signs 25. 38--11. 08 Roof Signs 25.38-12 PERMITTED SIGNS - PURPOSE . No signs shall be erected or maintained in any zone as established by the Zoning Ordinance except those signs specifically enumerated in this Article. The number and area of signs as outlined in this Article are intended to be maximum standards which do not necessarily ensure architectural compatibility. Therefore, in addition to the enumerated standards, consideration shall be given to a sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the subject property as well as the surrounding community. Compatible design, simplicity and sign effectiveness -are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval. 25.38 (6) 25.38-13 SIGNS IN SINGLE FAMILY ZONES 25.38-13.01 Realty Signs During a period of time when realty is offered for sale or rent, a sign so indicating, but not exceeding three (3) square feet in area or four (4) feet in height may be located on the property. No real estate signs shall be located on a roof, project from a building face, or move in any manner. Any such signs shall be removed upon the rental of the property, upon the completion of escrow or within thirty (30) .days from opening of escrow, whichever occurs first. After the effective date of this Section, no person engaged in the real estate business as a broker, salesman, or otherwise, shall use or place signs on property being offered for sale or lease unless said sign program. has first received approval from the Director of Environmental Services. Prior to requesting approval of any real estate signs, evi dence of a valid City business license shall be provided. 25.38-13.02 Name Plates Each dwelling is permitted one nameplate indicating any one or more of the following: the name of the occupant, the occupation, or the street .address of the residence. Said sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot in area ar;d if located on a pole, no part of the sign or pole should be more than four (1) feet above ground level. 25.38-13.03 Open House Signs During the period under which real estate is offered for sale or lease and while a salesperson is physically present on the premises, a sign indicating open house shall be permitted. Said sign shall not exceed three (3) square` feet in area; and if located on a pole, no part of the sign or pole shall exceed four (4) feet above ground level. 25.38 (7) 25.38-13.04 Signs for Special Events One (1) unlighted sign shall be permitted for special events such as garage sales, patio sales, block parties or similar events. Said sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet in areaor four (4) feet in height. 25.38-13.05 Other Signs No other signs shall be erected or maintained in any single family zone, as established by the Zoning Ordinance, except for those signs specifically authorized by the Design Review Board process. Any such sign so authorized shall be necessary to preserve a legal right or serve an economic need and shall not be deemed likely to cause undue detriment to surrounding uses or the economic values of the surrounding properties. Signs so authorized shall be located and erected in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Environmental Services or his authorized representative. 25.38-14 SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL_ ZONES OTHER THAN •S1NCi_E rAyilf..1' The predominant idea in authorizing signs in the other residential zones is to strive for a one sign complex to eliminate clutter and to promote compatibility, proportion, simplicity and sign effectiveness. 25.38 --14. 01 • Sign Area - hotels & Apart :'nts There shall be a basic allowable sign area of ten (10) square feet, plus one (1) additional square foot of sign arca for each two separate rental units to be encompassed in one sign wi th a maximum of fifty (50) square feet in area. A separate rental unit as used herein shall mean each room or combination of rooms for which a separate lodging charge is made. Such signs shall include in their design layout, all accessory service signs. Accessory signs shall be prohibited unless designed in conjunction with or made an integral part of the principle sign. A criteria to be used in designing and locating these signs shall be those of proportion, simplicity, utility, and compatibility with surrounding uses and development. in addition, for hotelsthe wording on the signs shall be limited to the extent that the word "motel" shall not be permitted. Only. the words "hotel, lodge, inn, motor inn, or chalet" shall be acceptable. 25.38-14.02 Sign Area - Condominiums There shall he a basic allowable sign area of ten (10) square feet plus one (1) additional square foot of sign area for every ten (10) units to be encompassed in one (1) sign for each main entrance. Said sign shall be displayed at the main entrance and shall only depict the name of the complex. Permanent signs within the complex shall be as approved by the Design Review Process, but no interior sign shall be larger than six (6) square feet. 25.38-14.03 Sign Area - Other Non -Residential Uses Allowed One (1) shadow lighted or unlighted identification sign not exceeding twenty (20) square feet in area shall be permitted for an authorized non-commercial uses, separate and not in conjunction with a hotel or apartment use permitted, such as churches and the like. 25.38 (8) Nise Authorized commercial uses shall be permitted: One (1) shadow lighted or unlighted identification sign not exceeding three (3) square feet in area or four (4) feet in height. 25. 38-14. 04 Use of Attraction Boards for Hotels An attraction board may be included in the design and allowable sign area for a hotel or apartment house, subject to its location and design being approved as provided herein. A. The attraction board shall be designed and located so that it is made an integral part of the principle sign. B. If the principle sign is designed and located on a building or in such a manner that an attached attraction board sign would detract from the appearance of said sign, a detached attraction board sign shall be allowed, provided: (a) That the size of the detached attraction board sign shall be counted as part of the total allowable sign area. (b) That the maximum allowed size for a detached attraction board sign shall be five (5) square feet per face. (c) The name of the hotel cannot be indicated on the detached attraction board sign. C. An appropriate combii►ation of the an attraction board sign: "Summer Rate" Vacancy Credit Cards TV, Color TV Pools, Therapy Pools (f) (g) (h) ( i ) following information shall he allowed on Air Conditioning Continental Breakfast Welcoming Conventi ons Any other information as approved by the Director of Environmental Services D. Rate Signs In addition to the other sign usage authorized herein, actual rates or prices or rentals or other accommodations may he indicated by a single sign or attraction board not to exceed eighteen (18) inches by twenty. - four (24) inches located no closer than one (1) foot on the inside of a wi ndow when facing public view in 1 etters and numbers not to exceed three quarters (3/4) of aninch in height. The intent of this Section is to limit the use of hotel rate si gns solely to the manner provided herein, including the restriction of rate signs that attempt to gain an unfai r advantage over competition by the use of a business name which, in letters and/or figures, suggest a rate. All such signs authorized herein shall also comply, where compatible, with the provisions of Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 3, Division 7 (Section 17560, et seq) of the California Business .and Professions Code. Any such sign which fails to comply with the provisions of this Section shall con- stitute a public nuisance and may be abated as such. 25. 38-14. 05 Free Standing Signs Except for otherwise specified height limitations, free standing signs shall not be located on the public right-of-way and shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height or the height of the adjacent building, whichever is less. 25.38 (9) 25.38-14.06 Double Frontage Lots All sign area allowed in Sections 25.38.14 inclusive shall be allowed on the main frontages for double frontage streets generally parallel with each other provided that the same use of property extends completely through from street to street; and the area of a sign allowed on the secondary frontage shall not exceed 25% of the main entitlement for identification purposes only. 25.38-14.07 Sale and Rental Signs Uses in Residential Zones other than Single Family Zones shall be authorized one (1) for sale or rent sign while the property is actually for sale or rent. These signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area or four (4) feet in height; and shall be designed and located in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Environmental Services. -All such signs shall be removed upon the rental of the property or upon the completion of escrow or within thirty (30) days of opening of escrow, whichever occurs f i r'st. 25.38-15 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL_ ZONES The predominant idea. in -authorizing signs in the commercial and industrial zones is to strive for one (1) sign per complex to eliminate clutter and to promote compati- bility, proportion, simplicity and sign effectiveness. 25.38-15.01 Sign Area - Commercial and Industrial Uses Except as otherwise provided in this Article, each separate business shall be limited to one (1) main sign integ ated into the design of the building. Rela- tive thereto, the following sign areas shall apply: A. Buildings within one hundred (100) feet of yu":Tic right -of -_way. - The total or aggregate area of a main sign for any business in a building 1 ocated within one hundred (100) feet of the right-of-way upon which it faces shall not exceed the equivalent of one (1) square foot of sign arca per lineal foot of frontage which the building has facing on a right-of-way or parking lot. Except as other:ise provided herein., such sign shall have a surface area. no greater than fifty (50) square feet. No such signs shall be closer than ten (10) feet from any other sign permitted hereunder. Such a sign must be located adjacent to the right-of-way or parking lot from which its maximum allowable size is determined. B. Buildings one hundred (100) feet or more from the right-of-way - The total aggregate area for a main skin for any business in a building located one hundred (100) feet or more from any right-of-way upon which it faces shall not exceed the equivalent of one and one-half (i'2) square feet of sign area per lineal foot of frontage which the building has facing on a public right -of --way or parking lot. Except as provided herein, such signs shall have a surface area no greater than seventy-five C75) square feet. No such sign shall be closer than ten (10) feet from any other sign permitted here- under. Such a sign must be located adjacent to the right-of-way or parking lot from which its maximum allowable size is determined. 25.38 (10) C. Additional sign_ rea for a single busing in_ a 1ii idinq havin Over fifty(50) fec i. Of irofitaae- A single business having a lineal frontage on any right-o --way in excess of fifty (50) feet ► ay be allowed, in addiitioe to A or B above, an additional one (1) square foot of sign area for each two (2) feet of frontage in excess of such fifty (50) feet up to one hundred (100) feet, and an additional one (1) square foot of sign area for each four (4) feet of frontage in excess of one hundred (100) feet. 2 5.38--15. 02 Frontacgr__on_fr,:o or More Streets or Parking Lots A. Frontage on two or more streets - A business in a building facing on more than one (lj right--of-way shall be allowed the authorized sign area on each street which it: faces, provided that the areas may not be accumulated on one (1) right-of-way and shall not exceed the allowed area on any one (1) right• -of • ;:<ay. Location and design of such sign combinations must be approved by the Design Review Process so as to eliminate clutter and incompatibility of signs. B. Frontage on Parking Lots - 1\ business having frontage only on a common usage or public parking lot or a business which has a. rear frontage on a common usage or pail - e parking l o : may be allowed a single sign on said frontage,: on the basis of OfcI SC1E'cfoot of sign area per lineal foot of frontage on said parking lot not to exceed fifty (50) square feet. No such si gns shall be closer than tel (1 0) feet from any other sign permitted hereunder, 25.38.15.0 3 Height A. Wal 1 Si qos - The top of such sign shal 1 not be higher, than the eavel i ne of the building on which it is located as measured from the under side of the cave and in no event higher than twenty (20) feet. B. Free Standing 51 uis - Except as otherwise provided herein, free standing signs shall be prohibited on a single parcel of property where there is more than one business. Where authorized for a single business, a free standing sign shall not be located on the public r i ght of -•way' and shall not exceed twelve, (12) feet in height. The size of the free standing Si-gn shall not exceed the l iini-Lations of Section 25.38-15 inclusive and shall be in lieu of any wall signs. 25.38-1 5. 04 Second Story Dusi nesse s a Businesses maintained exclusively on the second floor of a two (2) story building may be allowed up to fifty percent (501 of the sign area authorized for businesses conducted in single story buildings by the D,:aign Review Process. 25.38-15.05 Sign for Pedestrian Traffic Where the principle sign for a business is located so :.:hat it cannot be seen by pedestrian traffic, an identification sign, in addition to that otherwise allowed in this Article, shal 1 be permitted. Such a sign shal 1 be no 1 arger than three (3) square feet (three feet on each side) and it shall be designed and located so as to not distract from the appearance of the building or violate the intent of this Ordinance. 25.38 (11) 25.38-15.06 . Public Pricing of Merchandise on Display In addition to the other sign usage authorized herein, where merchandise is physically displayed behind shop windows or otherwise in view of the public, the price of each separate item of such merchandise may be indicated in letters or numbers not exceeding three quarters (3/4) of an inch in height • attached or in near proximity to the displayed item. The intent there is to allow such pricing only when it woul d be a usual and proper adjunct to mer- chandising the product under consideration. 25.38-15.07 Public Pricing of Merchandise Not on Display In addition to the other sign usage authorized herein, where the goods or service'- te rentals or sales are not on physical display to the public, the price of such goods, services, rentals or sales may be indicated by a single sign or attraction board not to exceed eighteen (18) by twenty-four (24) inches and located no closer than one (1) foot from a window when facing public view, in letters and numbers not to exceed three quarters (3/4). of an inch in height. The intent there is to allow such pricing only when it would be a usual and proper adjunct to advertising the product or service under construction. 25.38-15.08 "Sale" Signs While a sale of goods or services is being conducted, a sale sign shall be allowed as long as it is not attached to the show wi ndow. Such a sign shall be in addition to, and shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total authorized sign area but in no event more than five (5) square feet. When improperly used, sales signs constitute a public nuisance and may be abated as such 25.38-15.09 Listing of Business Associates In addition to the other sign usage authorized herein, each separate business shal 1 be al 1 owed lettering on or behind windows facing the public view indicating the owners,, operator's or business associates exercising the use, provided that such l etterii ngs shall be enclosed within a single area and shal 1 not exceed a total of three (3) square feet. 25.38-15.10 Use of Attraction Boards by Night Clubs and Cabarets In addition to the permitted sign area, one attraction board to advertise night club, theater or cabarzt, entertainment shall be allowed provided that the location has the required off-street 'parking as set forth in the Palm Desert Ordinance Code. [10 permit shall be issued, nor shall any person erect an attraction board until its design and location are approved as provided for herein. A. The maximum allowable size for an attraction board shall be twenty-five (25) square feet if facing on a street; or fifteen (15)•square feet on each side if the faces are at right angles to the street. The advertising on the attraction board shall be limited to coming and current entertainment only. Attraction boards shall not be used to advertise rates or prices of attractions. 25.38 (12) 25.38-15.11 , Gasoline Service Stations Gasoline service stations shall be limited to those signs as approved by the Planning Commission as a part of their action on a conditional use permit and/or amendment thereto for the service station which shall in no event exceed the following limitations: (1) One double-faced free standing monument sign not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area or not to exceed eight (8) feet in heiight, and advertising only the name of the company. (2) One ten (10) square foot wall sign advertising the company name and/or operator. 0ne wall or ground sign; not exceeding eight (8) square feet in area or eight (8) feet in height for a ground sign, advertising the actual lowest price per gallon including all taxes at which regular, premium and unleaded gasoline are currently being offered. Any special conditions required for sale at such lowest prig: shall also be indicated. (4) One wall sign, not exceeding ten (10) square feet in area with the provision for changeable copy is pe.; 'ffl r t;cd to advertise special sales and events related sated to nationwide and/or companywide special sales Or events . No other temporary signs shall be permitted. 25.38-15.12 Signs in District and Regional Shopping Centers In add' ti on to the wal 1 sign area allowed for individual businesses, shopping centers in excess of three and one-half (3) acres of land shall be allowed one (1) indirectly lighted identification sign on each right -of --way. Such signs shal 1 not extend beyond the property line or into the right -of --way and shal 1 be used solely to identify the shopping center., shopping area or businesses or activities conducted therein. Relative to such signs, the allowable sign area shall be based on five (5) square feet of sign per acre. These signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet, shall have a maximum height of eight (8) feet, and shall not be erected without first having property ty approval as provided herein. (3) 25.38-15.13 Sale and Rental 7Sign; Commercial and industrial properties shall be authorized sale or rental signs on the following basis: Under 21� acres - 1 sign Over 2' acres, but less than 5 acres - 2 signs Over 5 acres - 1 sign per street frontage 25.38 (13) tiOW These sigi;s shell not exceed three (3) square Meet in area. or four (4) feet in height and stealY be designed and located in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Environmental Services. Such signs shall be removed upon completion of escrow or within thirty (30) days from the opening of escrow, whichever occurs first. 25.38-15.14 Interior Realtor Signs In lieu of any other pricing by signs authorized herein, real estate listings and other such supplemental advertising used in conjunction therewith may be indicated on not more than one sign and/or attraction board, no larger than three (3) square feet in area. Such signs shall be located no closer than one (1) foot or further than three (3) feet from a window facing public view. Said sign shall, be located on the interior of the window. The intent of thi s provision is to all only such window pricing and other such integrated advertising matter as is deemea conservatively necessary and proper to the r,rer"chandising of the properties being advertised. 25. 38--15.15 Signs in RM Zones Sign Area A mobile home park shall be allowed one (1) shadow lighted or unlighted identi fication sign not exceeding the equivalent cf one (1) square foot of sign area per ten (10) lineal feet of frontage on each Tight -of -way upon which the business fronts. No sign shall have a surface area of greater than thirty (30) square - feet when erected at right angles to the right-of-way. (1) Free standing signs - Free standing s giis shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height. (2) Sale and Rental Signs - Mobile home park properties shall be authorized one sale or rental sign while the property is actually for sale or rent. These signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet 1n area or four (4) feet 1n height and shall be designed and located in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Environmental Service's. 25.38-16 GENERAL PROVISIONS The following general sign usage provisions and regulations shall apply for all signs. The basic intent is to protect the public: and property owners against downgrading of aesthetic and property values. therefore, any additional sign usage authorized hereunder shall be strictly construed in its application. 25.38-16.01 Each sign shall be submit to the Design Review Board process prior to its erection. In the case of new developments, a signing program shall be sub- mitted as part of the Site Plan Review procedure. 25.38-16.02 Sign Review Criteria All signs which are regulated by this Article shall be submit to the approval of the Design Review Board Process. In approving or rejecting a particular sign permit, the reviewing body shall utilize the following review criteria: (1) That the sign is necessary for the applicant's enjoyment of substantial trade and property rights; 25.38 (14) Noe ,10000. (2) That the sicjn is consistent with the intent and purpose of this Article and Zoning OrJiinance; (3) That the sign does not constitute a detriment to public health, safety, and welfare; (4) That the size, shape, color and placement of the sign is compatible with and bears a harmonious relationship to the building it identifies; (5) That the size, shape, color and placement of the sign is compatible with and bears a harmonious relationship to the neighborhood and other signs in the area; (6) That both the location of the proposed sign and the design of its visual elements (lettering, words, figures, colors, decorative n]otifs, spacing and proportions) are legible under normal viewing conditions prevailing where the sign is to be installed. (7) That the location and design of the proposed sign does not obscure from view or unduly detract from existing or adjacent signs;. (8) That the location and design of the proposed sign - its size, shape, illumination and col or -- are compatible with the visual characteristics of the surrounding area so as not to detract from or cause depreciation of the value of adjacent developed properties; and That the location and design of a proposed sign in close proximity to any residential distr"'ict does not adversely affect the value or character of the adjacent residential district. (9) 25.38-16.03 Signs Facing Private Property . Prohi hi ted All signs authorized hereunder must he placed on the side of property facing on public or private right-of-way. 25. 38-16. 04 Recui rcd information on Signs Each sign shall have the name of the maker, the date of the erection and the permit number. Such information shal 1 be cl early legible and on the lower right hand corner of the face of the sign in a conspicuous place. 25.38--16. 05 Proncr Maintenance of Signs The user, owner or leasee of a sign authorized hereunder shall maintain it in a manner satisfactory to the Di rector of Environmental Services or his authori zed represent.ati ve. All signs shal 1 he maintained in a neat attractive condition and in adequate repair. 25.38-16.06 Color of Signs All signs regulated by this Ordinance shall contain no more than four (4) complimentary colors. Black and white shall be considered as colors. 25.38 (15) 25.38--16.07 internal Illumination - Size Reduction If internal illumination, as opposed to exterior lighting, is authorized to illuminate any sign, one-half (1/2) of the otherwise authorized sign area shall be permitted. Excessive glare shall be eliminated. 25.38-16.08 Glare from Signs A11 illuminated signs in all zones shall be designed in such a manner as to avoid undue glare or reflection of light on private property in the surrounding area, in no event shall any sign exceed ten (10) candlepower at ten (10) feet from the face of the sign. 25.38-16.09 Location of Right Angle Signs Right angle signs on faces of building shall not extend over eighteen (18) inches beyond the face of the building where 1 ocated unless supported on the marquee. No right angle sign shall extend below eight (8) feet from the sidewalk or the right-of-way. Right angle signs supported by posts or standards shal 1 not extend beyond the property line or into the public right-of-way. 25.38-16.10 Obstruction of Passage Signs shall not be constructed so as to obstruct any door", window, or fire escape of any building. 25.38--16.11 Maximum Sion area Limi tation Unless otherwise authorized by this Article, regardless of the zone where located, no sign shall exceed the maximum area necessary to identify the use. 25.38--16.12 Exceptions to Sign Limitations Nothing herein contained shall prevent the erection, construction or maintenance of official traffic, fire and police signs, signals, devices and markings of the State Department of Transportation., the City Council or of other competent public authorities, or the posting of the notices required by law. 25.38--16.13 Special Permits (l) I'oth i ng herein contained shal 1 prevent the City Counci 1 from granting a temporary special permit or otherwise permitting, on such terms as it may deem proper, signs or the like advertising or pertaining to any civic, patriotic or special event of general public interest taking place within the boundaries of the City when it can be found that same will not be materially detrimental to the public .welfare, interest or'safety, nor injurious to adjacent property or improvements. (2) Grand opening may be approved by the Director of Environmental Services subject to appropriate conditions. 25.38-16.14 Imitation of Traffic SiSLnal No person shall place, maintain or display upon, or in view of any street or highway any unofficial sign, signal, or device, or any signal, sign or device which purports to be or resembles an official traffic sign or signal or which hides from view any official traffic sign or signal. Any such signal may be abated forthwith. 25.38 (16) 25.38-17 SPECIAL PURPOSE SIGNS 25.38-17.01 Trade Construction S icjns One (1) unlit sign advertising the various construction trades shall be per- mitted on construction sites during the period -that valid building permit approval exists. Such signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet per 20,000 square feet of land area wi th a maximum of thi rty-two (32) square feet in area and shall be removed before a notice of completion is issued for the building being constructed. No trade construction signs shall exceed eight (8) feet in height. 25, 38-17. 02 "No Trespassing" Signs A "No Trespassing" or "No Dumping" sun not exceeding three (3) Square feet shal 1 be authorized for each parcel of property in addition to other authorized signs and shall be located and designed to other authorized signs and shall be located and designed thereon in a manner•sati sf ctory to the Director of Environmental Services or his authorized representative. 25. 38-17. 03 Land Subdivision Sir,,s Signs advertising laid subdivisions shall be limited to Onfe (1) double-faced ,ced sign of thirty-two (32) square feet per side, placed at a right angle to the street or two (2) thirty-two (32) square foot signs facing the street. Such signs shall be at least tiro hundred (200) feet apart and shall be placed upon the subdivision. No such signs shall be removed at the end of two (2) years or when the subdivision is sold, whichever occurs first. These signs shall not be illuminated. 25.33 17.04 Lease Potential Sion One (1) sign advertising lease potential for future development, not to exceed • twelve (12) square feet 1n arca,, fifteen (I 5) feet: from on any property line, shall be permitted for a single parcel multiple unit development.' Nowevor, such a sign shall not be erected until Design Review Board approval 1 s received for the pro- posed project, and all such signs shall he reproved before a notice of completion is issued for the building or upon expiration of the Design P view Board process approval. These signs shal 1 face the street and shall not be illuminated. 25.38--17.05 Signs on Awni nqs ; Etc. Painted, non -illuminated or -indirectly lighted signs nay be permitted on the borders or marquees, canopies,, awnings, arcades or similar" structures or attach- ments if located and erected in a manner sati s f cctory to the Di rector of Environmental Services or his authorized representative. Such signs shall be included in the total authorized sign area. (1) Suns - Marquees and Canopies - Indirectly lighted or shadow lighted signs shall be permitted on the upper or lower surface of fixed marquees and similar structures, the front face of which faces the public right - of way, provided that the outer dimensions of such signs shall not exceed sixteen inches (16") in height, and provided further that each letter orimage on such a sign does -not exceed twelve (12) inches in height. The location and design of such signs must be approved by the Director of Environmental Services or his authorized representative. Such shall be included in the total authorized sign area. 25.38 (17) 25.38•-17.06 41410 Political Sic 9 Regulations Applicants for political signs, as defined herein, shall comply with the following requirements: (1) The applicant shall post a One hundred Dollar ($100) cash bond with the City to guarantee removal of the political signs. (2) Each sign shall not exceed five (5) square feet in area. (3) The signs shall not be located closer together than five hundred (500) feet. No political signs shall be allowed in any residential zone. Such signs shal 1 not he nailed to trees, fence posts or public utility poles and shal 1 not be located in the public right-of-way. (6) All political signs shall be removed within ten (10) days after the election date or the bond posted shall be forfeited and the City shall use whatever part of the bond money as is necessary for removal. Any amount of the bond remaining shall be refunded upon request made within ninety (90) days after the elcction. No political signs will be posted earlier than forty-five (45) days prior to an election. (4) (5) (8) (9) (7) The One Hundred Dollar ($100) bond requirement herei n shal 1 also apply to signs located at campaign gn or party headquarters. . No fee or permit shall be required for the right to erect political signs but the applicant, or his agent, shal 1 file with the Di rector of Environmental Services, a crap or sketch, or otherwise adequately locating where the signs will be erected. The City shal 1 establish a separate account. to be entitled "Political Sign Removal' for the purpose of accounting for these moni es. Surplus monies from this account will be used to•removo signs illegally posted without a bond.. (10) No signs shall be permitted on trucks, automobiles, trailers, or any other movable vehicles except for bumper stickers or other equivalent sti ck rs not exceedi nq five inches by twenty inches (5" x 20") in size. 25.38-17.07 Signs for Public and Quazi _fubl is Uses Directional and public convenience signs for public and quazi•-public uses may be permitted on public property. The design must conform to standard directional sign specifications pi'ou 1 gated by the Di rector of Environmental Services and approved by the Design Review Board. The total number of signs allowed shall be based on the minimum number necessary for adequate public identification as determi ned by the Di rector of Environmental Services. 25.38-18 ENFORCEMENT 25.38-18.01 Territorial Application of Ordinance The provisions of this Article shall apply to all territory within the City of Palm Desert. 25.38 (18) 25.38-18.02 Duty to Enforce Ordinance ~_ It is the duty of { he Di rcct;or of Environmental Services to enforce all of the provisions of t;,is Article. 25. 38-18. 03 Compliance with Ordinance: Nuisance: Abatement The Council hereby determines that the public peace, safety, morals, health, and welfare, require that all signs and advert' si nd structures heretofore constructed or erected in violation of any Ordinance of the City of Palm Desert in effect at the tirne such sign was constructed or erected, be and they are hereby made subject to the provisions of this Ordinance. Such signs shall be made to conform and comply with such requirements as soon as reasonably possible after the effecting date of this 0rdi nance. Al 1 si gns and advertising structures whi ch are not made to so confi rm and comply within a reasonable time shal 1 be and they are hereby declared to be public nuisances and may be abated in the manner provided by Ordi i,U'nce No. 24. 25.38-18.04 Removal and Amortization Period Any sign and outdoor advertising structure or sign which is non -conforming to the requirements of this Ordinance, either by a variance previously granted or by conformance to the existing sign regulations at the time of the initial permit t for said sign was issued, shall either er be removed or brought up to Code requirements within the period of time prescribed herein, Such nonconform- ing signs may be abated forthwith by the following schedule: Existing legal signs which do not conform to one of the requirements of Sections 25.38-16.03 •- Signs Facing Private Property Prohibited (as 1 ong as the property is underdeveloped), Section 2 5. 38--14 . 011 , the use the word "motel' cbe subject to a year per io 1 of mo �.el shall i '� '- 3 �e« r'• �.�� provided that the word is the only violation or said sign, and Section 25. 38-16. 06 - Color of Signs shal 1 not be requi red to comply with this section for the life of the sign as long as the requirements of Section 25. 38-2 1 25. 38--21 are met and no other sections are violated. The Schedule, based upon the remaining value of the sign, is determined on the basis of the cost of the perrit at the time that the sign was 'installed. 25.38--18.06 SCHEDULE 1: 0ri gii na.l Pert, i t Value of Si qn $ 10.00 or Less $ 10.01 to $ 500.00 $ 500.01 to $1,000.00 $1,000.01 to $2,500.00 $2,500.01 to $5,000.00 OVER $5,000.00 Pc'rI',,1;.1, for Removal �::�7vC rm. e.l Jrnuediat:ely 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 25.38 (19) 25.38- 18. 07 Ad Hoc Sign Amortization Committee Within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this Article,, the City Council shall, by resolution, establish an Ad Hoc Sign Amortization Committee. Said Committee shall establish the appropriate value or amortization period for any sign which is presented by the owner of said sign. (1) (5) Membership TheCommittee shall consist of at least seven (7) members: a. Consisting of one of each of the following: One representative from the Chamber of Commerce One representative from the Board of Realtors One Counci 1 person One Planning Commissioner One Design Review Board Member b. Two from any of the following fields of endeavor but limited to one person per field. Attorneys Accountants. Construction Building and Design Selection The City Counci 1 shall select the representatives from the Chamber of Coal -tepee and Board of Real tors from a list of three provided by each group. Termination The Coax,.:,rittee shall exist for a six (6) month period after its establishment. Procedure An owner of a Sign who objects to the proposed amortization period for his sign may request a reevaluation by the Sign Amortization Committee. Such a proccdore ;hall be initiated by the filing of a request for re- evaluation with the Director of Fr ivi r'ollillen t: { Servi ces who shall call a meeting of the Com ittee to l{< i;e a judgment. Upon notification by they City of the existence of a non -conforming sign and: t he Cii ty ` s estimated amcrti zat.i on period established by the utilization of thei�_ owner of d sign may appeal said established J c iecfu ��, the �•�r � said �}-i, 1 i time period to the „d Hoc Amortization Cowni ttee. If the appeal includes a request based upon an existing lease, said appeal shall be accompan i ed by a notorized copy of the signed maintenance lease in effect on January !, 1976. Criteria of Evaluation The Amortization Committee shall establish the amortization period for any sign submitted to them based upon: A. Permit value of the sign at the time of original construction. 13. Special circumstances applicable to the sign 'such as it being an integral construction element of the building, whose removal would require a major modification of the structure; or if the nonconforming character of the sign is determined by the Board to be so minor as to create an undo hardship upon the owner. 25.38 (20) Noe ,0800 (6) Actions of the Amorti7ation Board The Board mdy affirm the established amortization Hriod or establish a new amortization period for a sign under consideration. However, no extended amortization period shall exceed one (1) year or double the original allotted time. (7) Confirmation of Board Actions The City Council shall confirm or deny and refer back to the Committee for reconsideration, all findings of the Amortization Committee within thirty (30) days after their decision. 25.38-18.08 Uncertainty of Article Provisions Whenever the criteria is uncertain as to the ambiguity of the provisions, the applicant shall be referred to the Planning Commission for determination. The Planning Commission shall then authorize the sign criteria which best fulfills the intent of this Article. 25.38-19 EXCEPTIONS PROCESS The Planning Commission may approve exceptions relating to size, number and loca- tion of signs after a Public Nearing in instances where an applicant is faced with exceptional circumstnces because of type or location of business, or is trying to achieve a special design effect. The applicant .must show that: A. B. The sign will be integrated into the architectre of the building; and The sign will not be detrimental to neighboring businesses or the eomunity in general. The approval of exceptions shall he consistent with the provisions of Section 25,39-5,01. 25.38-20 DISCONTINCF OF A BUSIMS Within ninety (90) days of the discontinuance of a huiness in any commercial or industrial zone Or before a new business occupies the building, whichever (.:ones first, the sign OWfICT, his agent, or the property OWn2r shall remove all nonconforming signs and the wording advertising or relating to the discontinued business from all conforming signs. 25.38-21 NONCOFORMING SIGNS MAINTENACE Except for normal repair or maintenance not exceeding fifty (50) percent of the value of the sign, no sign in existence upon the adoption of this Ordinance shall be modified, altered, moved or replaced, unless it is made to comply with the pro- visions of this Ordinance. 25.38-23 PENALTIES Any person, firm or corporation willfully violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall he punishable by a maximum fine of not more than Five Hundred ($500) or by imprison- ment for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both such fine and imprison- ment. 25.38 (21) PALM DESERT SIGN ORDINANCE PLANNING COMMISSION EXHIBIT B Adopted: June 1, 1976 Resolution No. 153 SIGN ORDINANCE REVISIONS Section Line Amendment Table/Contents 1 Add: 25.38-16.15 Overhead Electric Conductors 25.38-2.09 1 Insert: Externally Lighted Sign A sign whose immediate source of illumination is not enclosed by the surface of the sign structure. 25.38-2.09 1 Change to: 25.38-2.10 Freestanding Sign 25.38.2.10 1 Change to: 25.38.2.11 Height of a Sign 25.38.2.11 1 Change to: 25.38-2.12 Identification Sign 25.38-2.12 1 Change to: 25.38-2.13 Internally Lighted Sign A sign whose immediate source of illumination is completely enclosed by the surface of the sign structure and whose maximum light output shall not exceed ten (10) candle power per square foot measured at ten (10) feet from the sign. 25.38-2.13 1 Change to: 25.38-2.14 Name Plate 25.38-2.14 1 Change to: 25.38-2.15 Outdoor Advertising Structure or Sign 25.38-2.15 1 Change to: 25.38-2.16 Price Sign 25.38-2.16 1 Change to: 25.38-2.17 Projecting Sign 25.38-2.17 1 Change to: 25.38-2.18 Real Estate Sign 25.38-2.18 1 Change to: 25.38-2.19 Roof Sign A sign affixed on, above, or over the roof of any building, or any sign affixed to the wall of a building so that it pro- jects above the eave line of a roof. The top of a parapet wall shall be considered the eave line. The lowest point of a mansard style roof shall. be considered the eave line. Where a parapet wall is combined with a mansard roof, the eave line shall be the top of the parapet. 25.38-2.19 1 Change to: 25.38-2.20 Sign Face 25.38-2.20 1 Change to: 25.38-2.21 Wall Sign 25.38-2.21 1 Change to: 25.38-2.22 Face or Wall of Building 25.38-2.22 1 Change to: 25.38-2.23 Political Signs 25.38-2.23 1 Change to: 25.38-2.24 Vehicle Identification Signs 25.38-4.03 2 Change to: (1) Emblems or Flags... 25.38-11.02 2 Change to: Signs on public property, in the public right-of-way, or on public utility poles shall be prohibited... 25.38-14.03 2 Change to: One (1) externally lighted... 25.38-14.03 7 Change to: One (1) externally lighted... 25.38-16.12 2-3 Change to: Nothing contained herein shall prevent the erection, construction, or main- tenance of official traffic, fire, and police signs, temporary traffic control signs used during construction and maintenance of utility facilities and substructure location and identification signs and markers required to protect these facilities, devices and markings... Sign Ordinance Revisions Page 2 Section Line Amendment 25.38-16.15 1 Add: Overhead Electric Conductors No sign or sign structure shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports shall be within six (6) feet horizontally of, or twelve (12) feet vertically of, overhead electric conductors which are energized in excess of 750 volts. 25.38-17.06(5) 1 Change to: Such signs shall not be nailed to trees, fence posts, or affixed to public utility poles... 25.38-17.07 1-2 Change to: quasi -public