HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1263ORDINANCE NO. 1263
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION 25.56.080.G. (SECTION
25.68.080.G. CURRENTLY) PEDESTRIAN -ORIENTED SIGNS TO
RESTRICT THEM ON EL PASEO, AND ALLOW A -FRAME SIGNS IN
OTHER PARTS OF THE CITY
CASE NO: ZOA 13-225
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the
26th day of September 2013, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
request by the City of Palm Desert for approval of the above noted; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California,
adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2608 on August 6, 2013, recommending
approval of ZOA 13-225; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of
Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act,"
Resolution No. 2013-16, the Director of Community Development has determined that the
project is not considered a project for CEQA purposes; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, said City Council heard and considered all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDANED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA THAT THE FOLLOWING SECTION OF THE PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE IS HERBY AMENDED:
SECTION 1: The Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25.56.080.G. — Pedestrian -
Oriented Signs is herby amended and revised as described in Exhibit
A, attached.
SECTION 2: That the City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is herby
directed to publish a notice of this ordinance with the Exhibit A
provided at City Hall in the Desert Sun, a newspaper of general
circulation, published and circulated in the City of Palm Desert,
California, and shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its
adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 1263
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 10th day of October, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, SPIEGEL, TANNER, WEBER, and HARNIK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
JAN C. HARNIK, AYOR
ATTEST:
RA H L D. KLASSE ,CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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ORDINANCE NO. 1263
EXHIBIT A
Section 1. 25.56.080.G.— Pedestrian oriented signs (25.68.080.G. current code)
1. Businesses in the commercial and industrial districts may place a
pedestrian oriented A -frame or pedestal mounted "open" sign in front
of a business, subject to the following standards:
a. Maximum sign area shall be 3 square feet for pedestal signs
one one each side, and 5 feet for A -frame signs on each side;
b. Maximum sign height shall be 54 inches;
c. Signs shall be placed on private property in a location that does
not impede pedestrian traffic flow;
d. Signs shall be designed and located so as to not distract from
the appearance of the building or violate the intent of this
chapter;
e. Signs shall not include extraneous verbiage advertising the
business, specials, or sales events; and
f. Signs shall be removed when the business is not open for
business.
2. For businesses on El Paseo, the above standards apply with the
following additional standards:
a. Signs shall be placed on private property in a location that does
not impede pedestrian traffic flow;
b. Allowed only during the summer months between June 1 and
October 1, or before 10 a.m. when a business is actually open
at that time, during construction of a storefront, and/or any time
a business is the sole tenant of an otherwise -vacant multi -tenant
building;
c. Signs permitted under this Subsection shall be limited to the
word "open," the business name and logo, and hours of
operation only;
d. City approval of the sign is required. A City approval identity
sticker will be issued and must be placed on the sign; and
e. Signs shall be professionally designed and fabricated, and well -
maintained at all times.
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