HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes No 738PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 738
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 25.68 OF THE MUNI-
CIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF
SIGNS, A CLASS 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR
PURPOSES OF CEQA.
CASE NO. ZOA 08-81
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 19th day of August, 1981, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and a
continued Public Hearing on September 1, 1981, to consider amendments and additions
to Chapter 25.68 of the Municipal Code initiated by the PALM DESERT PLANNING
COMMISSION concerning the regulation of signs;
WHEREAS, said amendments have complied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality
Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the Director of Environmental Services has
determined the project to be a Class 5 Categorical Exemption; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering the testi-
mony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said
Planning Commission did find the following facts to justify their recommendations
as described below:
1. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment:
a. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent
with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance.
b. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent
with the adopted General Plan and effected Specific
Plans.
c. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment would better
serve the public health, safety, and general welfare
than the current regulations.
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 consti-
tute the findings of the Commission in these cases;
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City
Council approval of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment as
provided in the attached Exhibit "A" to amend Municipal
Code Chapter 25.68.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 1st day of September, 1981, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Kryder, Richards, Wood and Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: Berkey
ABSTAIN: None
CHARLES MILLER, Chairman
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT "A"
25.68.150 - 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, one sign per street frontage not exceeding four feet in height and three
square feet in area shall be permitted.
Two on -site real estate flags per street not to exceed 6 feet in height nor dimensions
of 18" x 30" shall be permitted. (This flag provision shall be reviewed by Planning
Commission 6 months after adoption by City Council and shall report on any problems.
If deemed appropriate, the provision shall be rescinded).
Off -site directional signs may be permitted for an open house, subject to the
following provisions:
A. Each sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet;
B. No flags or banners shall be used;
C. To be located on private property only, unless prior written
approval for unique circumstances is obtained from the Director
of Environmental Services.
25.68.615 Open Summer Signs. Between June 1st and October lst, restaurants,
retail and personal service businesses within the commercial zone may display a sign
in addition to a main sign, not to exceed five (5) square feet, indicating if they
will remain open during the summer. The design and location of the sign shall be
compatible with other signs on the building and must be approved by the Department
of Environmental Services.
26.68.335 Restaurant Menu Boards. In addition to those signs permitted by
this title, a restaurant may mount a sign on a wall or window, not to exceed three
(3) square feet displaying the menu and or daily specials. When a restaurant is set
back more than five (5) feet from the public right-of-way or pedestrian walkway, a
freestanding easel may be set up within the setback to display the menu board during
hours when meals are being served. Said sign may not encroach into the public right-
of-way or obstruct pedestrian movement.
25.68.590 Land Subdivision Signs. Signs advertising land subdivisions shall
be limited to:
A. One double faced sign per frontage not to exceed forty (40)
square feet per face or two single faced signs, forty square
feet per face per frontage.
B. Two 15 square foot on -site directional signs per street
frontage shall be permitted. Said signs shall direct
persons to the subdivision entrance.
25.68.270 Sign Area - Commercial and Industrial Uses. Sign design, location
and size shall be as approved by the Design Review Process. Relative thereto, the
following sign areas shall apply:
A Businesses within one hundred feet of a public right-of-way which
they face, or businesses which front only on a common use parking
area shall be entitled to one square foot of sign per lineal
foot of frontage, unless the Design Review Board determines that
the proposed size of the sign is not in harmony with the design of
the building. Such a sign must be located adjacent to the right-
of-way from which its area is determined.
B. Businesses located greater than 100 feet from a public right-of-way
which they face, shall be entitled to 12 square foot of sign per
lineal foot of frontage, unless the Design Review Board determines
that the proposed size of the sign is not in harmony with the
design of the building. Such a sign must be located adjacent to
the right-of-way from which its area is determined.
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EXHIBIT "A" (cont.)
C. A single business having lineal frontage on any right-of-way
in excess of fifty feet, shall be entitled in addition to
subsections A or B, an additional one-half square foot of
sign area for each lineal foot of frontage in excess of fifty
feet up to one hundred feet, and an additional one quarter
square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of frontage
in excess of a hundred feet.
25.68.290 Alternative Sign Area Allocation For Small Commercial Complexes.
Owners of multi -tenant buildings or commercial complexes, may divide the total sign
area allocated to the building street frontage (per Section 25.68.270) among the
various tenants to allow tenants not having street frontage to have signage on said
street.
Said signs must meet all other requirements of this chapter.
26.68.390 Signs in District and Regional Shopping Centers and Industrial
Parks. In addition to the wall sign area allowed for individual businesses, shop-
ping centers and industrial parks in excess of three and one-half acres of land
shall be allowed one identification sign on each right-of-way. Such signs shall
not extend beyond the property line or into the right-of-way and shall be used solely
to identify the shopping center, shopping area, or businesses and/or activities con-
ducted therein. Relative to such signs, the allowable sign area shall be based on
ten square feet of sign per acre. These signs shall not exceed one hundred square
feet, shall have a maximum height of twelve feet, and shall not be erected without
first having proper approval as provided in this chapter.
Further, where the unique design of the center allows for adequate integration of
a larger sign, the permitted pedestrian traffic signs as allowed in Section 25.68.330
may be increased to a maximum of six square feet per side.
25.68.400 Sales and Rental Signs.
A. Commercial and industrial properties shall be authorized salejor
rental signs on the following basis:
1. Under 200 feet of frontage on a public road, one sign
per frontage, 3 square feet per sign.
2. Over 200 feet of frontage on a public right of way, one
sign per frontage, twelve square feet in area.
B. Signs shall be designed and located in a manner satisfactory to the
Director of Environmental Services. Such signs shall be removed
upon completion of escrow.
25.68.250 Sales and Rental Signs (Other Residential Zones).
A. Properties in residential zones other than single family shall be author-
ized sale or rental signs on the following basis:
1. Under 200 feet of street frontage, one sign per frontage,
3 square feet per sign.
2. Over 200 feet of street frontage, one sign per frontage,
twelve square feet in area.
B. Signs shall be designed and located in a manner satisfactory -to the
Director of Environmental Services. Such signs shall be removed upon
completion of escrow.
25.68.350 Special Event Signs. With the approval of the Director of
Environmental Services, a business may erect one temporary sign, mounted on a wall,
facia or freestanding, advertising special events, promotions or sales. The
Director may approve up to 30 square feet of sign area depending upon the type of
event, building design and right-of-way frontage for a period not to exceed 30 days
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EXHIBIT "A" (cont.)
per year. When improperly used, special event signs constitute a public nuisance
and may be abated.
25.68.130 Realty Signs. During a period of time when realty is offered
for sale or rent, a sign so indicating, not to exceed 3 square feet and four feet
in height may be located on the property facing each frontage. No real estate
sign shall be located on a roof; project from a building face; or, move in any
manner. Any such sign shall be removed upon rental of the property, or upon close
of escrow. In addition, one rider not to exceed five inches by sixteen inches may
be installed at the bottom of the main sign.
25.68.310 Freestanding Signs. A building or commercial complex within
the General Commercial Zone with individual street frontage of 100 feet or more,
shall be entitled to one single or double faced freestanding sign per frontage,
15 square feet per face for purposes of identification of its tenants.
The total signage, freestanding and wall mounted, on a particular frontage shall not
exceed the maximum allowable area set forth in Section 25.68.270. On a double faced
sign only one face shall be considered. The signs shall not exceed 8 feet in height
or 5 feet in width and shall be located within a landscaped area not less than 25
square feet and shall not encroach into the public right-of-way.
Design and location of the signs shall be approved by the Director of Environmental
Services, Design Review Board or Planning Commission as set forth in Sign Permit
Procedures Section 25.68.030.
25.68.395 Building or Building Complex Identification Signs In The General
Commercial District. In addition to the wall sign area allowed for individual
businesses, general commercial district buildings or building complexes which are
designed to contain four or more distinct tenant spaces, may be allowed one identi-
fication sign on each right-of-way, or public access thoroughfare. Such signs shall
not extend beyond the property line or into the right-of-way or thoroughfare, and
shall be used solely to identify the building or building complex. Relative to
such signs, the maximum allowable sign area shall be based on the following:
A. Up to 50 feet of frontage, three (3) square feet of sign area.
B. Over 50 feet of frontage, up to 75 feet, five (5) square feet
of sign area.
C. Over 75 feet of frontage, up to 100 feet, ten (10) square feet
of sign area.
D. Over 100 feet of frontage, maximum size of 15 square feet.
Buildings with frontage of 100 feet or more shall be permitted a freestanding sign,
height not to exceed 8'.
25.68.480 Sign Colors. The number and type of colors used shall be as
approved by the Design Review Board.
25.68.290 Frontage Parking Lots. Delete