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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 129ORDINANCE NO. 129 The City Council of the City of Palau Desert. California, ODES HEREBY ORDAIN as f lic": SEMO_N 1s Section 2S.38 of Ordinance 99 is hereby repealed. SECTION 2,s Ordinance 18 is hereby repealed. SjfCTIOW-3: Those references to signs in Ordinance 31 are hereby deleted. SECTION 4; Section 25.38 of Ordinance 99 is hereby added to read as is more specifically stated in Exhibit 'A' dated December 14, 1976, as revised by Exhibit 'B', attached hereto and made a part thereof. SECTION 6: Section 25.39-2.10 of Ordinance 99 is hereby repealed. SECTION 6: Section 25.39-2.10 of Ordinance 99 is hereby added to read as follows: 25.39-1.10 Delegation of Authority The ORB any, at its discretion, authorize the Director of Environmental Services to approve or cause to be modified, sign applications not exceeding $1,000 in value, exterior re. dolings not exceeding $2,500 in value, and proposed additions to coanerclal buildings not exceeding a change or increase in 255 of the total square footage. SECTION 7: The City Clerk of the City of Palo Desert, California, is hereby directed to cause this Ordinance to be published within fifteen (15) days of adoption in the Palo Desert Post, a newspaper published and circulated within the City of Palm Desert, California, and the sane shall be in force and effect thirty (30) days after adoption. ►ASSED# APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled noting of the Palm Desert City Council, ield on this 24th day of February, 1977, by the following vote, to grits AUSs Wher m, Nutlins, Newbrander, Seidler b Brush NOESs None Muffs Name ANTAiNs None I" . , Al Itsi t • OMM" in at. ��, - ; IL38-LO Add the word OW after the ward "aliowana". M364 Add - Any illegal permanent signs existing prior tabata".a�` n': ci°�fr wt'ii�tAo'tni.`�i)�::� Article. after the enactment of this n. W11.01 0e1ete the first two sentences and replace with: Each hotel. motel, or ape,bw t complex shalt be limited to one (1) sign per complex. The total or aggrpato area of the principal sign shalt not exceed the oquivalent of one (1) square foot of sign per lineal foot of frontage which the building has facing on the adjacent right-of-way with a maximum entitlement of fifty (50) squaw feet. 25.56-11.01 Change the heading to read - Sign Area -Hotels. Motels. Apartments. and Change "principle" to "principal% Delete - In addition, for hotols'the 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.Sd-11.06 Change the heading to read - Use of Attraction Boards for Hotels and Metals. Add the word mote after the word hotel in the second line. 25.35-11.04 A A B Change the word "principle" to "principal". 95.38-11.04 0 (c) Add of motel after the word hotel. n.1e-11.04 0 Add and motel after the word hotel. 25.3B-11.06 Delete and replace with the wording of Section 25.36-12.02 A Fronttgo on two or more straets. !S.>i-11.07 Delete - • or within thirty (30) days of opening . of escrow, whichever occurs first. 25.E-1l.Oi Change "principle" to "principal". 25.15-lt.lt Delete - in addition. one (1) rider not to _,- exceed five (5) inches by sixteen (16) inches be installed aay at the botan of any approved real estate sign. 15.10-it.i! Delta - or within thirty (30) days from tM opening or escrow whichever occurs first. 26.X-M.1i (1) - AN wry signs after the word 'oponiag". Add • This mortisatlon sha11 not boom I effective estil Sao year after tied: Ordinance is onactod. 001ea - "mat" is wed - Life of tM ,�,e U!!i .1. Om♦ e��t' EAMt or lECtt,_, m NIB !LWIL06 Am"We Ckm It h0��e 28.38(24) PeraBroph ! last sentences delete - holi be removed and add • M e remove a e a ter the tfect ve oario s aeartization trogrom whichs one year after Ing enac n P—T thIA-Urginame. lS.�-1S.OS CMn9a after the effective date of this article to f the effective d to of thil amortization ram which is one year ofitgr the enactment othis Article, Delete 26.38-12.08 (1) Now - (1) Mlaeibershlp - The Comittee shall con- sist of five (5) wmmMrs with at least three (3) of the mesbers fras the Business Com mitt' appointed by the City Council. 25.38-18.08 (3) - (7) Ra-number to 25.38-18.08 (2) - (6). 40:. • " TABLE OF CONTENTS Pame_r _ ARTICLE 2S.76-1 INTENT AND PURPOSE 25.39 (1) ARTICLE 2S.384 DEFINITIONS 25.38 (1). ARTICLE 2S.3B-3 SIGH PERMIT PROCEDURES 25.38 (4) 25.36-3.01 Three Copies of a Plan Showing 25.38 4 ZS.38-3.02 Si Integration Requirement ustments 25.38 5 2S.38-3.03 Ad 25.38 5 25.38-L 04 Permit Record Requitement 25.38 izi 25.3B-S.05 Double Permit Fee 25.38 ARTICLE 25.384 EXCEPTIONS TO SIGN PERMIT PROCEDURES 25.38 (5) ARTICLE 2S.38-5 PROHIBITED SIGNS 25.38 (6) ARTICLE 25.384 ABATEMENT10F ILLEGAL SIGNS 25.38 (7) ARTICLE 25.38-7 RESERVED 25.38 (8) ARTICLE 2S.384 SAFE SIGNS 2S.38 (9) ARTICLE 2S.38-9 PERMITTED SIGNS - PURPOSE 25.38 (9) ARTICLE 25.38-10 SIGNS IN SINGLE FAMILY ZONES 2S.38 (9) ARTICLE 25.36-11 SIGNS iN RESIDENTIAL ZONES OTHER THAN 25.38 (10) SINGLE FAMILY ARTICLE 25.36-12 SIGNS IIECOtMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL 25.38 (12) ARTICLE 25.38-13 SIGNS IN RN ZONES - SIGN AREA 25.36 (16) ARTICLE 25.f6-16 (RESERVED 25.38 (16) ARTICLE 25.38.15 RESERVED 25.38 (16) ARTICLE 25.3B-16 GENERAL PROVISIONS 25.38 (16) 26.3B-16.01 Design Review Bard Process 25.3B 16 26.38-16.02 Sign Review Criteria 15.38 17 26.38-16.03 Signs Foci" Private Property Prohibited 26.38 17 95.16-16.04 Required Inforartion on Signs 25.38 17 211.38-16.05 99.38-16.06 Proper Maintenance of Signs 26.38 18 Number of Colors Allowed 26.56 18 26. i-16.07 RESERVED 15.38 18 25.38-16.08 Glare from Signs 25.38 16 26.38.160" Location of Right Angle Signs 15.38 18 25.18-16.10 Obstruction of Passage 26.38 18 is. wise it Mexiarae Sign Ana Limitation 26.38 18 no 38-16.12 Exceptions to Sign Limitations 26.38 18 26.98.16.17 Special Famits 26.30 19 15.38-16.14 Iimitation of Traffic Signal 15.30 19 26. WIG. is Overhead Electric Conductors 16.38 19) OOIRENTS (ooetleved) WICLE 25.38-17 n.38-V.01 2S.38-17.02 2S.38-17.03 2S.38-17.04 25.38-17.OS 2S.38-17.06 2S.38-17.07 ARTICLE 25.38-18 2S.38-18.01 25.38-18.02 2S.38-1& 03 2S.38-18.04 25.38-18.OS 25.38-18.06 25.38-16.07 25.38-18.08 25.38-16.09 ARTICLE 2S.38-19 ARTICLE 25.36-20 ARTICLE 25.38-21 ARTICLE 25.38-22 Page ....r SPECIAL PURPOSE SIGNS 25.38 (19) Trade Construction Signs 25.38 19 "No Trespassing" Signs 25.38 19 Land Subdivision Signs 25.38 20 Lease Potential Signs 25.38 20 1 Signs on Awnings. Etc. Political Sign Regulations 25.38 25.38 20 20 Signs for Public or Quasi -Public Uses 25.38 21 ENFORCEMENT 25.38 (21) Territorial Application of Ordinance 2S.38 21 Duty to Enforce Ordinance 25.38 21 Compliance with Ordinance: Nuisance Abatement 25.38 22 Removal and Amortization Period 25.38 22 Amortization Schedule I 25.38 22 1 Amortization Schedule II 25.38 23 Removal of Non -Conforming Signs Program 25.38 24 Ad Hoc Sign Amrtization Committee 25.38 25 Uncertainty of Article Provisions 2S.38 26 EXCEPTIONS PROCESS 25.38 (26) DISCONTINUANCE OF A BUSINESS 25.36 (26) NON -CONFORMING, SIGNS MAINTENANCE 25.38 (26) PENALTIES 25.38 (27) 11 • ar<Iae ts. � 25.38-1 SIGNS INTENT ANO PURPOSE • This article is intended to Implement the gals and policies of the General Plan particularly with regard to developing a City tAat is visually attrac- tive 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 presentation of advertising displays and identification on properties with- in the City of Palo Desert which are zoned commercial, industrial, and re- sidential= to bring those devices in harmony with the building, the neigh- borhood, 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 Palo Desert, and to do so by regulating and controlling the location, de- sign, quality of materials, illumination. and maintenance of signs and sign structures. 25.38-2 DEFINITIONS 25.38-2.01 Sign A sign shall wean 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. A sign shall not wean displays of merchandise or products for sale on the premises, cr signs. inside buildings except when less than three (3) feet behind a win- dow and facing public view, or ornamentation, design. statuary, architec- ture, 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 substan- tial effect of attracting attention for identification purposes when viewed from an outside public area. The basic intent behind this defini- tion is not to discourage product displays. design or art forms epito- mizing simplicity, good taste and compatibility with the community's desired image. 25.38-2.02 Advertising Device Any balloon, flag, pennant, propeller, oscillating. rotating, Pulsating, light, or other contrivance except a sign used to attract attention for the purpose of promoting (either directly or indirectly). the sale of products of any person. 25.38-2.03 Ngrtising Di_ sDl` Any device, contrivance, statue or structure other than a sign used as a display, regardless of six* and shape, for the purposes of attracting attention or making anything known, the origin or place of sale of which is on the preperty with such advertising display. ti.>t-2.04 lam of a Sion The area of a sign shall be within a single continuous perimeter of not more them eight (a) straight lines enclosing the extreme limiits of writing. representation, embleme or oW figure of similar character together with any material or color forming an integral part of the display or used to differentiate 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 •uteri as including only the mex mum single display sarfaee which is visible from any ground position at one time. The supports, uprights, or structure on which any such sign is supported shall not be included in determining the slyyn area unless such supports, uprights, or structures are or is designed in such a manner as to form an integral background of the display. t5.38-2.OS Building to addition to its common meaning, a building shall include any struc- ture requiring a building permit. 2S.38-2.06 Business Sion A sign displaying information pertaining to goods or services offered or produced by the business located on the property, but not including advertising devices or advertising displays. 25.38-2.07 Cgmbination Sign Any sign incorporating any combination of the features of freestanding. projecting and roof signs. 25.38-2.08 Construction Sion 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. 2S.38-2.09 Externally Lighted S1Qn A sign whose immaediate source of illumination is not enclosed by the surface of the sign structure. 26.3B-2.10 Free Standing Sign A sips supported by uprights or braces placed upon or into the ground and detached from any building. 26.38-2.11 Height 2f a Sion The greatest vertical distance measured from the ground level directly beneath the sign to the top of the sign. 26.38-2.12 Identifiration Sion A sign lieited to the identifying name, symbol or insignia, or any cow- binstion thereof, of a building, use, or persons occupying the promises on tihich the sign is located. , 96.X-2.13 jgternally. Lighted s_ JgL A sign with an immediate source of illumination that is Completely an. etosed by the surface of the sign structure. 25.39 (1) 2S.384.14 in -Plate A sign not exceeding one (1) foot by three (3) feet signifying only the no of the occupant and his occupation or speciality. 2S.384.15 Outdoor Advertising Structure or Sion A sign placed for the purpose of advertising products or services that are not produced, stand, or sold on the property upon which the sign is located. 2S.384.16 Price Sian A sign limited to the name or identification of items or products of- fered for sale on the premises, and the price of said items or products. 2S.38-2.17 Pro3ectine Sign A sign other than : wall sign suspended from or supported by a building or structure and projecting outward therefrom. 25.38-2.18 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 Mndling such sale, lease, or rent. 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 to that it projects above the save line of a roof. The top of a parapet wall shall be considered the save tine. The lowest point of a mansard style roof shall be con- sidered the save line. When a parapet wall is combined with a mansard roof, the save line shall be the top of the parapet. 25.38.2.20 Faes The surface or that portion of a sign that is visible from a single point as a fiat surface or a plane and considered as such together with the frame and the background. 25.384.21 Wall Jim A sign attached to or erected on the exterior wall of the building or structure or on a canopy marquee or similar overhan with the exposed face of the sign in a plane approximately parallel 10 the plane of the exterior well and not extendin above the save line. The top of a para- pet wall shall be considered the save line. The lowest part of a man-. Bard style roof shalt be considered the save line. When a parapet wall is combined with a mansard roof, the save line shall be the top of the part. t6ow2.22 jjce orr Mil gj Ivildine The face or wall of a building shalt mean the outer surface of any ruin exterior salt or foundation of a building, including windows and store fronts. 2S.384.23 'olitical Signs pal ItiCal signs shall wean any sign concerning candidates for political Office or involving a ballot issue. 25.384.24 RESERVED 25.384.25 Vehicle Related Portable Free -Standing Signs A vehicle related portable tree -standing sign shall mean portable signs affixed to a vehicle for the purpose of directing people to a business In close proximity to where the vehicle is parked. 25.38-3 SIGN PERMIT PROCEDURE It shall be unlawful for any person to erects, alter, or to permit the erection or alteration of a sign, including painted signs, unless other- wise excepted by this Article, a sign upon any property without first obtaining a written sign permit from the Department of Environmental Services. Signs exceeding $1,000 in value shall be reviewed through the Design Review Board Process as specified in Section 25.39-2 inclusive. Application for such permit shall be made on a form provided by the De- partment 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, in the control of the applicant, 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 proposedi (3) Us position of the proposed sign and its relation to adjacent buildings and structures under the control of the applicants (4) The design and size, colors proposed, and proposed location of the sign or sign structure on the property, under the control of the appiicanti (5) The wthod of attachment to any structures (6) A statement showing sizes and dimensions of all other signs existing on the property, under the control of the applicant. (7) A statement aWns the size and color relationships of such sign or sign structure to the appearance and desi of existing or pro- posed buildings and structures on the property, 26.36 (4) (a) Such other formation as the Department of 0ironmental Services myy reasonably require to secure compliance with this Article and the Ordinances of the City. 2S.30-3.02 Sign Integration Requirement; Signs on all proposed buildings or new additions to existing buildings shall be designed as an integral part of the total building design. 25.35-3.03 Ad3ustments The Zoning Administrator for either new or existing signs. may grant slight adjustments to sign colors or authorize deviations from sign area or distance between signs not to exceed twenty percent (20%). and on sloping roofs the allowance of roof signs not to extend above the ridge line, for existing buildings only, upon a finding that the con- ditions for variance exist as prescribed in the Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance and as further set forth herein, when it is determined that no other possible, reasonable method of signs is available. 25.30-3.04 PerW t Record Requirement The Department of Environmental -Services shall keep a copy end per- mawt record of each sign permit issued. Each copy shall show the permit number. The perwittee shalt be required to exhibit the permit at all times in a place satisfactory to the Director of Environmental Services. 25.36-3.05 Double Permit Fee The applicable fee for a sign permit shall be doubled when the instal- lation of a sign is commenced before obtaining a permit therefore. 25.354 EXCEPTIONS TO SIGN PERMIT PROCEDURES TM following signs. if not illuminated. shall be allowed on all com- mercial. industrial, and residential zoned property without a sign per - aft being requireds 15.3Q-4.Ot one el) Identification Sion Not exceeding am (1) square foot in area, and displaying only the ream and address of the owner or occupant. 95.39 4.02 Qina:tional or Safety Siang As regeired, provided thata (1) psch such sign has first been reviewed and approved by the Design Review bard and/or the Director of Environmental Servicegi and (1) Such signs de not exceed three (3) squers feet per face. 26.lb4.03 jmdieax o,_, r Fit" (1) Emblems or F1810 of Non -Profit Organizations . As required pro. Med that each has first received approval by the Design ieview board and/or the Director of Environmental Services. 15.30 (5) :S.J6-t.Ot • Ib�;ltai_on_s, Charitable, Educes oral. or cultural Posters_ Not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet in area, and teaporary in nature, M 38-4.OS Governmental . Other Legall Required Posters Notices.or ans 2S.38-4.06 Utility or Telephone Pay Station Signs 25.38-S 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: 25.38-5.01 Rotating, Moving, Flashin Chan_ging,�Re- or n ng signs ited Signs which rotate, move, flash, reflect, blink. or appear to do any of the foregoing including search lights, shall be prohibited unless required by law or utilized by a proper governmental agency, with the exception of approved time and teaperature displays. 25.38-5.02 Signs on Public Property or Right -of -Nay Prohibited Signs on public property, in the public right-of-way, or on public utility poles shall be prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this Article. Sins prohibited shall include, but not be limited to realtor, open house, and gauge sale signs. This prohibition shalt include all portable signs including those placed on vehicles with the exception of vehicle identi- fication signs. 25.38-5.03 Siggs Not Admrtising the Use Name of Owner, Fr0dUCtS6 or services Available on the rem ses Prohibited Any permanent sign which does not advertise, without 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 premises shall be prohibited. 25.38-5.04 LMr*12 or Portable Free Standing Signs Except as otherwise provided heroin, 25.38-5.06 rtiligg Payless 211. f8-i,63 Outside of IvA ldings, 25.0-8.07 n. X-5.06 25.38-(6) 'l- 25, 384 ABATEMENT OF ILLEGAL SIGNS Tin Director of Environmental Services shall see that this Ordinance is on - forced. 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. The Director of Environmental Services, or his authorized representative. shall remove any teeporary sign for which a sign permit has not been ob- tained as required by this Ordinance. The Director of Environmental Ser- vices, or his authorized representative, shall notify the owner or user of a permanent sign which has been installed without the acquirin of a sign permit. that said illegal sign shall be removed within ten (101 days. Upon receipt of this notice, the owner or user of a permanent sign that is deter- mined 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 pro- visions of the Public Nuisance Abatement Ordinance No. 24. Any illegal permanent signs existing prior to the enactment of this Article shall not be abated by the City until one (1) year after the enactment of this Article. M X (7) a QE AVED K a. 2�.38.8 SAFE SIGNS "If City Coasha� rsen adopt, by Ordinance, a set of tee and regulations to Manatee 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 aeet the safety requirements promulgated in the rules and regulations. 2S.38-9 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 maximmjm standards which do not necessarily ensure architectural compatibility. Therefore, in addition to the enumerated standards, consideration shall be given to a $ign's relationship to the overall appearance of the subject pro- perty, as well es the surrounding community. Compatible design, simplicity, and sign effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval . 2S.38-10 SIGNS IN SINGLE FAMILY ZONES 25.39-10.01 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, or upon the completion of escrow. After the effective date of this Sec- tion, no person engaged in the real estate business as a broker, sales- man. 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 approv- al of any real estate signs. evidence of a valid City business license shall be provided. In addition, one (1) rider, not to exceed five (5) inches by sixteen (16) inches, may be installed at the bottom of any ap- proved Mal estate sign. 25.38-10.02 Name Plates Each dwelling is permitted one nameplate indicating any one (1) or more of the followings the name of the occupant, the occupation or the street ad- dress of the residence. Said sign shall not exceed one i1) square foot in area and if located on a pole, no part of the sign or pole should be more than four (4) feet above ground level, 25.38-10.03 Qpen House Sions 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 era and if located on a pole, no part of the sign or pole shall ex- ceed four (4) feet above ground level. One (1 off -site directional sign way be Twitted for an open house subject to the following provisions 1 Shalt not exceed throe 13) square feats 2 me flaggss or banneted on rspn shalt be useds 4 11m1tobe d to one (1)rivate sip onlyperty, ontys Is.38 (f) ts.3e-10.01 •,lens tor -Special Event: i 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 area or four (4) feet in height. 25.38-10.05 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 surrotMding 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. 2S.38-11 SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES OTHER THIN SINGLE FANICY 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 compa- tibility, proportion, simplicity, and sign effectiveness. YS.38-11.01 Sign Area - Hotels. Hotels, and Apartments Each hotel, motel, or apartment complex shall be limited to one (1) sign per complex. The total or aggregate area of the principal sign shall not exceed the equivalent of one M square foot of sign per lineal foot of frontage which the building has facing on the adjacent right-of-way with a maximum entitlement of fifty (50) square feet. 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 principal sign. Criteria to be used in designing and locating these signs shalt be those of proportion, simplicity, utility, and compatibility with surrounding uses and development. 25.38-11.01 Sion Area - Condominiums There shall be 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 encompassod in oqe (1) sign for each vain entrance with a maximum of fifty (60) square fdet in area. As an alternative, two signs located one an each side of the entry, not to exceed fifteen (15) square feet nay be permitted. Said sign shall be displayed at the main entrance NW shall only depict the nowof the complex. Permanent signs within the complex shall ll be approved by the Design Review Board Proust, but as Interior sign shall be larger than six (6) square feet. Is.X (10) 25.38-11.03 Sign Area - Other Non -Residential Uses Allmd on (1) externally lighted or unlighted identification sign not ex- ceeding twenty (20) square feet in area shall bo permitted for autho- rized uses, such as churches, day care 'centers, private clubs, restau- rants, and the like. Authorized cu mercial•uses shall be permitted: One (1) externally lighted or unlighted identification sign not ex- ceeding three (3) square feet in area or four (4) feet in height. 25.3841.04 the of Attraction Boards for Hotels and Motels An attraction board mV be included in the design and allowable sign area for a hotel, motel, 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 wade an integral part of the principal sign. B. If the principal 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. (e) The name of the hotel or motel cannot be indicated on the detached attraction board sign. C, .An appropriate combination of the following information shall be allowed on an attraction board sign: a `Summmar Rate' f Air Conditioning b Vaancy 99 Continental Breakfast c Credit Cards b Welcoming Conventions d Tr, Color TV i Any other information as approved by e roots, Therapy fools the Director of Environmental Services 0, li- Slant • In addition to the other.slgn usage authorized herein, ac£wTritbs or prices on rentals or other acconmdations my be in- diuted by a single sign or attraction board not to exceed eighteen (IB) inches b twenty-four (24) inches located no closer than one (1) foot on to inside of a window when facing public view in letters and numbers not to exceed three quarters (3/4) of an Inch in height. The intent of this Section is to limit the use of hotel & motel rate signs solely to the manner provided herein, including the restriction of rote signs that attempt to gain an unfair advantage over competition by the use of a business name which in letters and/or figures sug- gest a rate, All such signs authorized herein shall also compigy Wove compatible, with the provisions of Article 3, Chapter 1, iart 3, 2SO38 (11) ' Division I ( ion 17560, at seq) of the G to Business and Profes- sions code. lay such siggnn which fails to comp y with the provisions of this Section ..all Constitute a public nuisance and may be rbated as such. IS.38-11.0S' FW handing Signs Except for otherwise specified height limitations. free standing si s shall not be located on the public right-of-way and shall not exceed ten rO) feet in height or the height of the adjacent building, whichever is less. 25.38-11.06 Double Frontage Lots FFr�ro�nntsg�ee on two or more streets - A business in a building facing on more than one r -or-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 of any one (1) right-of-way. Location and design of such sign combinations must be approved by the Design Review Board Process so as to eliminate clutter and Incompati- bility of signs. 25.38-11.07 Sale and Rental Signs Uses in Residential Zones other then Single Family Zones shall be authorized one (1) for sale or rent sign while the property is actually for sale or rent. Those signs shall not exceed three (3) squatre feet in area or four (4) feet in height; and shall be designed and located in a manner satisfactory to the Direc- tor of Envirormaentail Services. All such signs shall be removed upon the rental of the property or upon the completion of escrow. In addition. one (1) rider not to exceed five (5) inches by sixteen (16) inches. may be installed at the bottom of any approved real estate sign. 25.38-12 SIWIS IN COMERCIAL 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 compatibility. proportion, simplicity. and sign effectiveness. 25.38-12.01 Sion Area - Commercial and Industrial Uses Except as otherwise provided in this Article. each separate business shall be limited to one (1) main sign integrated into the design of the building. Re- lative thereto, following sign areas shall applyz A. Buildings within one hundred (100) feet of public right-of-way - The io or agprega area o main n s or any us ness n a ullding located within one hundred (100) feerof the right-of-way upon which it faces shall not exceed the equivalent of one (1� sqquare foot of sign area per lineal foot of frontage which the bu lding has facing on a right-of-way or parking lot. Except as otherwise provided here- in, such sign shall have a surface area no greater then fifty (50) square feet. No such signs shell be closer than ton (10) feet from any other sign permitted hereunder. Such a sign must be located ad - scent to the right-of-way or parking lot from which its maximum 0 - lowsble size is determined. ff.36 (11) 1. C. me totaw aggregate area for a main sign for any business in a building located one hundred (100) feet or more from any right- of-way upon which it faces shalt not exceed the equivalent of one and one-half (1�) 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 (75) square feet. No such sign shall be closer than ten (10) feet from any other sign permitted hereunder.. Such a sign must be located ad- jacent to the right-of-way or parking lot from which its maximum allowable size is determined. feet may one (1) square foot of sign area for e age in excess of such fifty (50) feet feet, and an additional one (1) square four (4) feet of frontage in excess of allowed, in addi or B above an additional ach two (2) feet of front - up to one hundred (100) foot of sign area for each one hundred (100) feet. 25.38-12.02 Frontaoe on Two or More Streets or Farkina o s A. Frontagg on two or pore streets - A business in a building facing on more than one right-of-way shall be allowed the authorized sign area on each street cloth it faces, provided that the areas sty► not be accumulated on one (1) right-of-way and shall not ex- ceed the allowed area of any one (1) right-of-way. location and design of such sign combinations must be approved by the Design Review Board Process so as to eliminate clutter and incompatibility of signs. !. Frontage gg Parking L t - A business having frontage only on a ea�mon usage or public parking lot or a business which has a rear frontage on a common usage or public parking lot may be allowed a single sign on said frontage, on the basis of one (1) square foot of It area per lineal toot of frontage on said parkin lot not to exceed fifty (50) square feet. No suersshall be closer than ten (10) feet from any other sign permtitted hereunder. 25.38-12.03 He_, 1aht A. M__ll Stan s - The top of such signs shall not be higher than the eeavve no of the building on which it it located as measured from the under side of the save and in no event higher th,.n twenty (20) feet, (See definition of hall sign for clarification of caw line and see Section 26.S¢-6 Adjustments for special circunatances for unique roof designs,) . ` •�% tg.38 (13) ' i • I. free Standi St - Except as otherwise provided herein, free standing signs shill$hill be prohibited on a single parcel of property where there is wore than one business. Where authorized for a sinppte business, a free standing sign shall not be located on the public right-of-way and shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height. The size of the free standing sign shall not exceed the limitations of Section 25.38-12.01 inclusive and shall be in lieu of any wall signs. M 36-12.04 Second Story Businesses Businesses maintained exclusively on the second floor of a two (2) story building may be allowed up to fifty percent (50%) of the sign area authorized for businesses conducted in single story buildings by the Design Review Board Process. 25.38-12.05 Sign for Pedestrian Traffic Where the principal sign for a business is located so that it cannot be seen by pedestrian traffic, an identification sign, in addition to that otherwise allowed in this Article, shall be permitted. Such a sign shall be no larger than three (3) square feet (three (3) feet on each side) and it shall be designed and located so as to not dis- tract from the appearance of the building or violate the intent of this Ordinance. 25.38-12.06 RESERVED 25.38-12.07 Temporary Signs within Window Areas Temporary informational signs not to exceed a maximum of five (5) square feet of the window area of a business may be used. Such signs shall be located on the inside of the window and shall not require prior approval of the City. 25.38-12.06 'Sale" Sions NO* a sale of goods or services is being conducted, one (1) "sale" sign shall be allowed, located on the inside of the window. Such a sign shall be in addition to the total authorized sign area but shall mo exceed ten (10) square feet. When improperly used, "sale" signs constitute a public nuisance and may be abated as such. 25.38-12,4f Listing gf Business Associates in addition to the other sign usage authorized herein, each separate business shalt be allowed lettering on or behind windows facing the public view indicating the owners, operators, or business associates exaroising the use, provided that such lettering shall be enclosed within a single area and shall not exceed a total of three (3) square 161 W12.10 mjt,of Attrectl�Boards ky Night t Clubs le addition to the permitted sign area, one (1) attraction board to advertise night club, theatre.0 or cabaret entertainment shall be M - lowd, provided that the location has the required off-street parking as set forth in the ►aim i+eaert Ordinance Code. No permit shall be 15.38 (14 • issrtd, nor stony person erect an attractio rd until its design end lace' on are approved as provided for erein. A. The maximum allowable size for an attraction board shalt be ty-five (25) square feet if facing on a streets or fifteen 15)) square feet on each side if the faces are at right angles to to street. The advertising on the attraction board shall be limited to coming and current entertainment only. Attrac- tion boards shall not be used to advertise rates or prices of attractions. 25.38-12.11 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 height, and advertising only the name of the company. (2) One ten (10) square foot wall sign advertising the company name and/or operator. (3) One 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 of- fered. Any special conditions required for sale at such lowest price shall also be indicated. 25.38-12.12 Signs in District and Regional Shopping Centers In addition to the wall sign area allowed for individual businesses. shopping centers in excess of three and one-half (A) acres of land shall be allowed one (1) 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 conducted therein. Re- lative to such signs the allowable sign area shall be based on five (6) square feet of a;gn acre. These signs shall rot exceed twenty- five (25) squaw feet, shall have a maximum height of eight 18) feet, and shall not be erected without first having proper approve as pro- vided herein, further. whew the unique design of the center allows for adequate in• to ration of a larger sign the permitted pedestrian traffic signs as allowed in Section 25.38-12,05 any be increased to a nxlmum of six (6) square feet per side, 11,38 (15) M 38-1t.13 • Sale and Rental Slogs Cmaercial and industrial properties shall be authorized sale or rental signs as the following basis: ender t+t acres Over,2% acres, but less then 5 acres Over S acres - 1 sign - 2 signs - i sign per street frontage 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. Such signs shall be removed upon completion of escrow. 25.38-13 SIGNS iN RM ZONES - SIGN AREA A mobile home park shall be allowed one (1) externally lighted or unlighted identification sign not exceeding the equivalent of one (1) square foot of $ign area per ten (10) lineal feet of frontage on each right-of-way upon which the business fronts. No sign shall have a surface area of greater than thirty (30) square feet and my be erected at right angles to the right - of -my. (1) Free Standing SiMs - Free standing signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet n height. (2) Sale and Rental_ - Mbbile home park properties shall be authorized one sae 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 in height and shall be designed and located in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Environmental Services. In addition, one (1) rider# not to exceed fiva (5) inches by sixteen (16) inches way be installed at the bottom of any approved real estate sign. 26.38-14 JISERVED 2G.38-15 RESERVED 26.78-16 GENES& 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. h4refore, &v additional sign usage authorized hereunder shell be strictly construed is its application. H.28-16.01 R,Ifian Reyla lard PMES1 Each sign shall be submitted to the Design Review Board Process prior to its erection. in the use of new developments, a signing program shall be submitted as part of the Site Plan Review procedure. 26.36 (16) U.38-16.Ot Sian Review Criteria All signs which are regulated by this Article shall be subject 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 sub- stantial trade and property rights; (t) That the sign is consistent with the intent and purpose of this Article and Zoning Ordinance; (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 com- patible with and bears a harmonious relationship to the building It identifies; (5) That the size, shape, color, and placement of the sign is com- ppaatable with and bears a harmonious relationship to the neigh- borhood 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 awtifs. spacing, and proportions) an legible under normal viewing conditions prevailing whew the sign is to be installed. (7) That the location and design of the proposed .sin does not obscure from view or unduly detract from existing o. a 9acent signs; (8) That the location and design of the proposed sign - its size, shape, illumination, and color - are compatible with the visual characteris- tics of the surrounding area so as not to detract from or cause de- preciation of the value of adjacent developed properties; and (9) That the location and design of a proposed sign in close proximity to any residential district does not adversely affect the value or character of the adjacent residential district. 26.38-16.03 , ions Facing Pri ate Property Prohibited All signs authorized hereunder not be placed on the side of property facing on public or private right-of-way. 16.3e-16.05 ftgMJ Md Information on Signs Each sign shall have the new of the maker, the date of the erection, and the permit number. Such information shall be clearly'legible and on the lower M t hand corner of the face of the sign in a conspicuous place. As an a ternatiw, a decal issued by the City as a part of the sign approval process may be placed on the sign at a location visible and readable from the public or private right-of-way 25.30 (17) M 38-16.OS Props? Maintenance of Signs The user, owner, or leasee of a sign authorized hereunder shall main - tale it in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Environmental Ser- vices or his authorized representative. All signs shalt be maintained In a neat attractive condition and in adequate repair. tS.36-16.06 Number of Colors Allowed All signs regulated by this Ordinance shall contain no more than four (4) complimentary colors. Black and white shall be considered as colon. 2S.38-16.07 RESERVED 2S.38-16.08 Glare from Signs All 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 buildings shall not extend over eighteen (18) inches beyond the face of the building where located, except for pedestrian oriented signs. 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 shall not extend beyond the property line or into the public right-of-way. 2S.38-16.10 Obstruction of Passage Signs shall not be constructed so as to obstruct any door, window, or fire escape of any building. 2S.35-16.11 Maximum Sion Area Limitation !bless otherwise authorized by this Article regardless of the zone there located, no sign shall exceed the maximum area necessary to i- dentify the use. 25.38-16.12 Exceptions to Sign L WItations Nothing contained herein shall prevent the erection, construction, or valeteeance of official traffic, fire, and police signs, temporary traf- fie control signs used during construction and maintenance of utility facilities and substructure location and identification signs and mariners required to protect these facilities devices, and markings of ti.a State Department of Transportation, the lity Council, or of other tro�pttest public authorities, or the posting of the notices required b► 1 w. flex (18) 15.33-16.13 SpeciaiPermits (1) Nothing heroin contained shall prevent the City Council from granting a temporary special permit or otherwise permitting, on such terms as it my 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 ad- jacent property or improvements. (2) Grand opening signs may be approved by the Director of Environmental Services, subject to appropriate conditions. 2S.38-16.14 Imitation of Traffic Signal - No person shall place, maintain or display upon, or in view of any street or highway any unofficial sign, signal, or device, or any sig- nal, sign or device which purports to be or resembles an official traffic sign or signal or which hides from view any official traf- fic sign or signal. Any such signal may be abated forthwith. 2S.38-16.1S 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 hori- zontally of, or twelve (12) feet vertically of, overhead electric con- ductors which are energized in excess of •750 volts. 25.38-17 SPECIAL PURPOSE SIGNS 2S.38-17.01 Trade Construction Signs One (1) unlit sign advertising the various construction trades shall be permitted on construction sites during the period that valid build- ing permit approval exists. Such sins shall not exceed three (3) square feet per twenty thousand (20, 00) square feet of land area with a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet In area and shall be removed before a notice of completion is issued for the building being con- structed. No trade construction sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in height. 25.38-17.02 _No T�nam Siam A "No Trespassing• or Oft Dumpin " sign not exceeding three (3) square fist shall be authorized for each parcel of property in addition to other authorized signs and shall be located and designod to other arthe-imad sign and shall be located and do si nod thereon in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Environmental Services or his outho- ri she representative, n.38 (10) t 2S.38-17.03 Land Subdivision Signs Signs advertising land subdivisions shall be limited to one (1) double-faced 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 two hundred (200) feet apart and shall be placed upon the subdivision. 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. 2S.38-17.04 Lease Potential Signs One (1) sign advertising lease potential for future develo nt, not to exceed twelve (12) square feet in area, fifteen (15) feet from any property line, shall be permitted for a single parcel multiple unit development. However, such a sign shall not be erected until Design Review Board approval is received for the proposed project, and all such signs shall be removed before a notice of completion is issued for the building or upon expira- tion of the Design Review Board Process approval. These signs shall face the street and shall not be illuminated. 25.38-17.05 Signs on Awnings, Etc. Painted, non -illuminated or indirectly lighted signs may be permitted on the borders or marquees, canopies, awnings, arcades, or similar structures or attachments if located and erected in a manner satis- factory to the Director of Environmental Services or his authorized representative: Such signs shall be included in the total.authorized sign area. (1) SiMss —Makes and Canopies - Externally lighted signs shall DDee ttteedd on the upper or lower surface of fixed uarquees 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 (16) inches in height, and provided further that each letter or image on such a sign does not ex- ceed 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 signs shall be included in the total authorized sign area. 25.38-17.06 Political Sion Regulations Applicants for political signs, as defined herein, shall comply with tM following reauirementst (1) The applicant shall post a One Hundred Dollar ($100) cash bond with the Citiy to guarantee removal of the political signs. (2) Lodi sign shall not exceed five (1) square feet in area. (f) hesign4 h�11 not be located closer together than five IN0feet. (4) No political signs shall be allowed in any residential zone. 25.38 (10) (5) Such sips shall not be nailed to trees, fence posts, or affixed to public utility poles and shall not be located to 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 ret vale Any amount of the bond remaining shall be refunded upon request made within ninety (90) days after the election. No political signs will be posted earlier than forty-five (45) days prior to an election. (7) The One Hundred Dollar ($100) bond requirement herein shall also apply to signs located at campaign or party headquarters. (8) No fee or permit shall be required for the right to erect political signs but the applicant, or his agent. shall file with the Director of Environmental Services, a map or sketch, or otherwise adequately locating where the signs will be erected. (9) The City shall establish a separate account to be ent3led "Political Sign Removal", for the purpose of holding and accounting for the cash bond requirements of this section. Monies from this account will be used to remove signs illegally posted. Any surplus monies from this account may be used to remove signs 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 stickers not exceeding five (5) inches by twenty (20) inches (5" x 200) in site. 25.38-17.07 Sims for Public or Quasi -Public Uses Directional and public convenience signs for public and quasi -public uses my be permitted on public property. The -design -must conform to standard directional sign specifications promulgated by the-D'iftator. 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 determined by the Director of Environmental Services. 26.38-10 ENFORCEiENT 25.l8-10.01 1errltorial Application of O„rdlnance The provisions of this Article shall apply to:all territory within the City of Palo Desert. 2f.38-10.0' QX to Enfore QdfnnS It is the duty of the Director of Enviroiaaental Services to enforce all of the Provisions of this Article, ' 25.36 (21) ,. MA-18.03 • twlianco with Ordinaneet • NO sane" The Council hereby determines that the public peace, safety, morals, healths and welfare, require that all signs and advertising structures heretofore constructed or erected in violation of any Ordinance of the City of Palm Desert, or the County of Riverside, in effect at the time 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 Ordinance. All signs and advertising structures which are not made to so conform and comply within a reasonable time shall be and they are hereby declared to be public nuisances and may be abated in the mener provided by the Palm'Desert Municipal Code. 25.38-18.04 Removal and Amortization -Period AV sign and outdoor advertising structure or sign which is non -conforming to the requirements of this Ordinance, either by variance previously granted or by cvnforarnee to the existing sign regulations at the time of the initial peresit far said sign was issued, shall either be removed or brought up to Code requirements within the period of time prescribed herein. This amor- tization program shall not become effective until one (1) year after this Ordinance is enacted. 2S.38-18.05 Martization Schedule I The following schedule shall be utilized for signs that are determined to have only minor non -conforming elements. The application of this schedule is limited to any one (1) parcel of land which has signs that do not con- form to one (1) or more of the categories in Schedule I and must be abated or modified under Schedule I. If any portion of all of the non -conforming not et the classifications in Schedule II, it shall be the ruling schedule even though some element or elements would also meet Schedule 1. AWATIUTION SCHEDULE I Non:rmforrmmino Sectign period for Removal or Modification 25.38-4.02 Oiraationai or Safety Signs 2i.X-16.O3 Signs lacing 'Private 'Property Prohibited Awrod Informiation en sign 0.38-u.a Ambler of Colon Allowed flare from Sighs ri.W10.00 Location of Right IMllo tiers Life of the Sign Life of the Sign Life of the Sign Life of the sign One Year Life of the Sip+ ".38 (22) • i T ON tHEDtLt 1 (continue %%Am ft-l"iso aysei Per for_ Rmval or Modification Sip is closer than ten (10) feet to the sign of another business. Life of the Sign i " than one (1) nth sign exists brt the anxianm sign area entitle - east is not exceeded. Life of the Sign 25.38-1&06 AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE II All signs that are non -conforming as to the requirements of the following Sections shall be abated forthwith by Schedule II: Section 25.38-5.01 Rotating, Moving, Flashing, Changing, Reflecting, or Blinking Signs Prohibited Section 25.38-5.02 Signs on Public Property or Right -of -May Prohibited Section 25.38-5.03 Signs not Advertising the Use, Name of Owner, Products, or Services Available or the Premises Prohibited Section 25.38-5.04 Temporary or Portable Free Standing Signs Section 25.38-5.07 Combination Signs Section 25.38-S.08 Roof Signs Section 25.38-11 Signs in Residential tones Other Than through Single Faeil,y ' Section 25.38-11.06 Double Frontage Lots inclusive Section 25.38-12 Signs in Cooasrcial and Industrial tones through Section 25.36-13 Signs in tMl tones - Sign Area inclusive ?M intact of Amortisation Schedule 11 is to cause abatesent or eadifica- ties of all non -conforming signs which have major non-conforminngg elements as specified by the above -described Sections. In order to utilise the abet nit Schedule 11 set forth below, the owner of record or his agents shalt make available the market value, as of January I. Ig37 of any sign or signs which have been deeamd non -conforming by the prowls one of these regulationswithinOw Schedule 11 categories. The market value of non- isstalling sips situ ate based toning original cost, including cost of gn percent 110%) of the original cost td.38 (t3) per rrr f tlftr a c�t onsid sign has been standi�Mor to the effective The date of erection of any non -conforming sign complying to Schedule 11 shall be established by the presentation by the owner of record of the sip, or his agent, of a certified copy of the corresponding building per - PA t on file in the Department of Building and Safety of either the City of Palo Desert or the County of Riverside. Any sign erected without tiie is- suance of a valid building permit shall be deemed an illegal sign and shall be removed iamediately after the effective date of this amortization program, which is one (1) year after the enactment of this Ordinance. All required documentation concerning the market value and erection date of any non -conforming sign shall be presented to the Director of Environmental Services within fifteen (15) days of reception of the notice of non-conformance. The Director of Environmental Services shall determine to his satisfaction the validity of all presented documentation. Any decision of the Director of En- viroo ntal Services may be appealed in accordance with Section 25.38-18.08. A14DRTIZATION SCHEDULE II Adiusted Market Value of Sian Period for Removal or Modification = 10.00 or less Immediately : 10.01 to $19000.00 1 year $19000.01 to $21500.00 2 years $2,500.01 to $5,000.00 3 years $6,000.01 to $10,000.00 4 years 011M..-----t10,000.01 5 years 211.38-18.07 Neabyal of Non -Conforming Signs Program Any sign that is in non-compliance with the regulations of this Article shalt be removed prior to or upon the date designated for removal in the above abate. mat schedules. If the owner of, or the persons responsible for, the sign fails to remove the non -conforming sign, within ten (10) days following notification, such non -action may be corrected at the option of the City Council as a violation of this Ordinance, or the Council may select to pursue the following procedures: (1) The Director of Environmental Services, after proper notification, may cause the removal of any noggin -conforming sign and shalt, at his discretion, charge 1�and severalcosts ly iiablenst for ssoldfthe chargefsS proivided, hoeach owefve�thatlany�deci-t Mm.or determination of the Director of Environmental Services may be ap- pealed in accordance with Section 25.38-18.08 of this Article. (a) The oerwittee (b) The Owner of the sign 15.31 (H) (e) The A of the premises on which the sign is located. (d) The occupant of the premises on which the sign is located. (2) A sign removed by the City shall be held not less than thirty (30) days by the City during which time it may be recovered by the owner upon payment to the City for costs or removal and storage. If not recovered prior to expiration of the thirty (30) day period the sign and supporting structures shall be declared abandoned and title thereto shall vest in the City and the cost of removal shall be billed to the owner. 25.38-I&OB Ad Hoc Sign Amortization Committee Within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this amortization program, which is one (1) year after the enactment of this Article, the City Council shall, by resolution, establish an ;td Hoc Sign Amortization Committee. Said Committee shall establish the appropriate market value or amortization period for any legal non -conforming sign which is presented by the owner of said sign. (1) Membership - The Committee shall consist of five (5) members with at least three (3) of the members from the Business Community appointed by the City Council. (2) Termination,- The Committee shall exist for a six (6) month period after its establishment. (3) Procedure - An owner of a sign who objects to the proposed amortization period, or established -market value, for his sign nay request a re-evaluation by the Sign Amortization Committee. Such a procedure shall be initiated by the filing of a request for re-evaluation with the Director of Environmental Services who shall call a meeting of the Committee to make a judgment. Upon notification by the City of the existence of a non- conforming sign and the City's estimated amortization period established by the utilization of the Schedules, the owner of said sign may appeal said established time period to the Ad Hoc Amortization Committee. If the appeal includes a re- quest based upon an existing lease, said appeal shall be ac- companied by a motorized copy of the signed maintenance lease in effect on January 1, 1976, (4) Critaria of Evaluation - The Amortization Committee shall establish the amortization period for any sign submitted to them based upons Ae Permlt value of the sign at the time of original construction. ile Special circumstances applicable to the sign such as it being an intaoral construction element of the building, whose removal would raqu re a major modification of the structure; or it the non -conforming character of the sign is determined by the Board to be so minor as to create an undo Mrdship. 2S. X (25) (5) �lettonsi of • Aaiortizetion Board - The Bar my affirm the established amortization period or establish a new amortization period for a sign 'under consideration. However, no extended amortization period shalt exceed one (1) year or double the original allotted time. (6) Confirmation of Board Actions - The City Council shall confirm or deny and refer back to the Committee for re- consideration, all findings of the Amor- tization Committee within thirty (30) days after their decision. 2S.35-16.09 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. 2S.38-19 EXCEPTIONS PROCESS The Planning Commission ray approve exceptions relative to size, number,.and location of signs after a Public Hearing in instances where an applicant is faced with exceptional circumstances because of type or location of business, or is trying to achieve a special design effect. The applicant must show that: A. The sign will be integrated into the architecture of the building; and . B. The sigqnn will not be detrimental to neighboring businesses or the community in general. The approval of exceptions shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 26.39-64L 26.38-20 DISONTINUANCE OF A BUSINESS I"this ninety (90) days of the discontinuance of a business in any commercial or industrial zone or before a new business occupies the building whichever tames first, the sign owner. his agent, or the property owner shall remove all non-conforminq signs and the wording advertising or relating to the dis- continued business from all conforming signs. 2f.3C-21 MQN,!-CQMFORMINO SIGNS PAINTEMAMCE E�cpt for normal repair or maintenance not exceeding fifty percent (50%) of tho Value of the sig�nn se sign in existence upon the adoption of this Ordinance shall be uodifled. alteredo moved or replaced, unless it is made to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance, 25.38 (26)