For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section.
"Abandoned sign"
means a sign related to a former business located on property which remains unoccupied for a period of one hundred twenty days or more, or any sign which was erected for an occupant or business unrelated to the present occupant or business, and any sign which pertains to a time, event or purpose which no longer exists.
"Aggregate sign area"
means the total surface area of a sign within a continuous perimeter containing words, letters, figures, and symbols, together with any frame, material or color forming an integral part of the display.
"Attached sign"
means a sign permanently affixed to a wall, parapet, fascia or mansard of a building in such a manner that its face is parallel to the wall, parapet, fascia or mansard.
"Billboard"
means a detached sign promoting an interest other than that of a business, individual or product available on the premises upon which such sign is located.
"Building frontage"
means the length of that side of a building which is most nearly parallel and closest to the adjacent street of highest classification as portrayed on the current master plan. If all adjacent streets are of the same classification, the side of the building with the smallest lineal dimension containing a main entrance shall be considered the building frontage.
"Detached sign or freestanding sign"
means a sign standing upon the ground which is without any form of support other than its own structural members.
"Directional, auxiliary, public service sign"
means an on-premises sign designed to guide traffic, i.e., "Exit," "Entrance," "One-way," "Handicapped," etc.
"Directional real estate sign"
means a sign erected for the purpose of informing the viewer of the approximate route, direction or location of a given tract of real property in the city, including other promotional matter.
"Display surface"
means the area made available by the sign structure for the purpose of displaying the identifying message.
"Double-faced sign"
means a sign with two faces only, with each face oriented approximately one hundred eighty degrees from the other.
"Height"
means the vertical distance between the highest point of the sign structure and the top of the street curb nearest the sign structure or, if there is no curb along the street frontage of the property where the sign is located, the paved portion of the street nearest the sign structure.
"Identifying sign"
means a sign that portrays through the use of words, letters, or symbols the type or name of any business conducted on the premises, or the name of the premises, or any products or service obtainable on the premises, or all of any combination of the foregoing.
"Individual letters sign"
means a sign affixed to the wall of a building and comprised of individual letters, symbols and figures. Such signs may be lighted or unlighted.
"Interior sign"
means any sign located on the inside of any fully enclosed building which may be seen from the outside of the building only through windows or the glass portion of doors.
"Name plate"
means a sign permanently attached to a building wall in such a manner that its face is parallel with, and does not project from, the surface of the wall more than two inches.
"Portable sign"
means any sign not permanently attached or affixed to any building or structure and which is capable of being moved.
"Public right-of-way"
means all those areas which have been dedicated for the public use and accepted according to law, or which have been in common and undisputed use by the public for a period of not less than five years last preceding, including avenues, highways, lanes, alleys, crossings or intersections, parkways and sidewalks.
"Public service sign"
means a sign which identifies community or civic events or projects or other special activities on a temporary basis.
"Shopping center"
means a group of five or more commercial uses planned and designated to function as an integral unit of a single or contiguous parcels and which utilize common off-street parking and access.
"Sign"
means any device made of any materials, or of any character, for visual communication, capable of being viewed from public areas, for the purpose of identifying or promoting, by one or more messages, the interest of any person, business, group or enterprise, whether or not actually used for such purpose. A sign shall constitute a structure within the provisions of Chapter 19.02 of this code.
"Sign face"
means the surface of the sign upon, against, or through which the message is displayed or illustrated.
"Sign structure"
is any structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined in this chapter. A sign structure may be a single pole and may or may not be an integral part of the building.
"Structure"
is that which is built or constructed, including an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts jointed together in some definite manner.
"Temporary sign"
means a sign which is intended to be used for a limited period.
"Wall sign"
means a sign which is mounted flush and affixed securely to the wall of a building, projecting no more than three inches from the face of the wall, and not extending horizontally or vertically beyond the face of the wall.
"Window sign"
is a sign painted, posted or affixed on a window or glass portion of a door or within a building for display through a window or glass portion of a door or other building opening.
"Site location sign"
means an off-premises sign designed to direct persons to property presently occupied by any nonprofit organization formed primarily or exclusively for any public, charitable, religious or fraternal purpose.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1415 § 1, 1983; Ord. 1481 §§ 1, 2, 1986)
(a) 
Except as expressly permitted by this chapter, or by the requirements of law or federal or state regulations, all signs are prohibited on private property.
(b) 
Except as expressly permitted by this chapter, or by the requirements of law or federal or state regulations, all signs are prohibited on public property.
(c) 
All signs and their supporting structures, except interior signs, shall be constructed of metal, wood or comparable weatherproof material, shall be so enclosed as to provide against their infestation by birds and vermin, shall be structurally safe, and shall be maintained in good condition, and in a manner so as not to constitute a hazard to public safety or to property.
(d) 
Signs attached to a building shall not extend above the top of the wall, parapet, fascia or mansard to which they are attached. No sign structure or part thereof shall project from the wall or façade to which it is attached more than three inches.
(e) 
Signs painted directly on buildings pertaining to other than the identification of the building or business contained therein are prohibited.
(f) 
No sign, nor any part thereof, shall be constructed or maintained to flash, move, or in any way simulate motion, except those signs which thereby advise the viewing public of time, temperature, or both.
(g) 
No illumination permitted herein shall be distracting to traffic on public rights-of-way, interfere with illuminated traffic signals, or shine directly onto residential zones. Intensity shall be determined from specifications as covered in the current county sign code.
(h) 
Abandoned signs are prohibited. Upon application and hearing by the planning commission any sign which would be presumed abandoned may be found by the planning commission not to have been abandoned where:
(1) 
All identification of the premises, the services or goods available thereon, and the name or names of any and all persons have been removed;
(2) 
The sign is in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter; and
(3) 
There is a substantial probability that the sign will be utilized without substantial changes in, or additions to, the structure thereof by a business subsequently operating on the premises.
(i) 
Portable signs are prohibited.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1370 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1415 § 2, 1983; Ord. 1481 § 3, 1986)
The following signs may be posted on public property:
(1) 
Site location signs, provided such signs are posted in accordance with the following standards:
(A) 
The content of such signs shall be limited to the name of the organization and directions to the property site;
(B) 
No sign shall be larger than three square feet;
(C) 
No more than two signs shall be posted within the city limits for any property site;
(D) 
No sign shall be posted farther than one thousand feet from the boundary of the property site;
(E) 
The signs shall be posted only on street light standards or street sign posts and no higher than eight feet above the ground.
(Ord. 1415 § 3, 1983)
The owner of any property upon which a proposed sign is to be located and to which the provisions of this chapter apply may file with the city clerk a petition in writing for a permit to have such property excepted from any of the provisions of this chapter. The sign variance permit petition shall be accompanied by a filing fee, as established by resolution of the city council, for the purpose of defraying costs incidental to the proceedings. The petition shall be sworn to before any person authorized to administer oaths under the laws of the state.
(1) 
Petition. Every petition shall fully state the facts upon which petitioner relies for such relief, and such other facts or information as the planning commission or city council may require. Such petition shall include a legal description of the property and a list of names and addresses of all owners of property located within a distance of three hundred feet from the outer boundaries of the property sought to be relieved of the provisions of this chapter, as shown by the last assessment roll of the county. In addition, the petition shall be accompanied by a map drawn to scale showing dimensions of the property, improvements located thereon and their specific location, and the location and dimensions of proposed improvements, if any. The specific location of the proposed sign shall be identified on such plan. In addition, each petition shall be accompanied by a sketch of the proposed sign and its supporting structure, if any, drawn to scale and identifying its dimensions.
(2) 
Hearing Procedure. The petition shall be delivered to the planning director who, upon receipt, shall examine the petition for conformance with the requirements of this section, and in the event that such petition conforms with the requirements of this section, shall set a time and place for a public hearing thereon before the planning commission, which hearing shall be set within forty-five days from the date of filing said petition.
At least ten days prior to the hearing, the planning director shall cause a notice of such hearing to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the city and a notice thereof to be mailed to the owners of all property within a distance of three hundred feet from the exterior boundaries of the property sought to be relieved of the provisions of this chapter, as shown by the last assessment roll of the county. The planning commission shall make specific written findings as to whether the following facts have been established:
(A) 
That there are special circumstances or conditions applying to the proposed sign, land, buildings, or use of the land involved in such petition which do not apply generally to signs, land, buildings, or uses in the same zone;
(B) 
That relief from the provisions of this chapter is necessary for the enjoyment of substantial property rights; and
(C) 
That relief from the provisions of this chapter would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare.
If the planning commission finds all of the above conditions to exist, it may, by resolution, grant petitioner relief from the provisions of this chapter. After the commission has acted, pursuant to this section, to approve or deny a permit for a sign variance, notice of such action shall be given forthwith by the secretary of the planning commission to the city clerk; provided, that in no event shall a failure to give such notice affect the validity of the action taken by the commission. The action of the planning commission in denying or approving said sign variance shall be final unless appealed to the city council.
(3) 
Appeal Procedure. The petitioner, or any other person living or owning land within three hundred feet of the land affected by a decision of the planning commission to deny or approve the sign variance, may appeal such decision. Any such appeal shall be taken by filing a letter of appeal with the city clerk within fifteen days of the planning commission decision. Said letter of appeal shall indicate wherein the planning commission erred, or such other grounds upon which the appeal is based, and shall be accompanied by a filing fee, as established by resolution of the city council.
Any two members of the city council, either jointly or separately, may appeal a decision of the planning commission to deny or approve a sign variance by notifying the city clerk, by any means, that such commission action is to be so appealed. There shall be no requirements for such an appeal by members of the city council other than notifying the city clerk of such an appeal within the fifteen day appeal period.
(4) 
Action by City Council. Upon receipt of an appeal, the city council shall hold a public hearing thereon after giving ten days notice thereof in the manner provided for hearing of the sign variance petition by the planning commission and shall take action either to affirm or to reverse or to modify the decision of the planning commission. The action of the city council shall be final in all respects. Before the city council may take action, pursuant to this subsection, to grant a permit for a sign variance, the city council must find that the three facts set forth in subsection (2) of this section have been established.
(5) 
Withdrawal of Petition. A sign variance petition may be withdrawn at any time before the hearing before the planning commission, and an appeal from the decision of the planning commission may be withdrawn at any time before the hearing before the city council by filing a request in writing with the city clerk. The request for withdrawal shall be signed by all persons who signed the original petition or who signed the request for the appeal. If such request is made prior to publication of the notice of the hearing or the occurrence of any expense and the person requesting withdrawal of the petition or appeal files a proper claim, the city shall refund the filing fee.
(6) 
Permit Conditions. The petitioner shall have six months from the date of the planning commission or city council approval of the sign variance to construct the sign proposed in the petition. If such sign is not constructed within said six month period, the authority granted hereunder shall be automatically withdrawn.
In the event the relief granted by the planning commission or city council to petitioner is conditional, the petitioner shall enter into an agreement with the city, which shall set forth the conditions upon which such relief has been granted and the petitioner shall agree that all such conditions shall be satisfied within the six-month construction period unless a shorter period is specified in the approval of the petition.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1576 § 2, 1990)
The following signs are permitted in single-family residential zones:
(1) 
One unlighted detached sign located a minimum of five feet within the property line, not exceeding six square feet in area and five feet in height, pertaining only to the sale, lease or rental of the particular building, property or premises upon which displayed;
(2) 
A nameplate, not exceeding two square feet in area, containing the name, or the address, or both of the occupant of the premises;
(3) 
No more than two unlighted, detached directional real estate signs, identifying a tract of real property in the city which has been divided into five or more lots, parcels or units which are to be offered for rent, sale or lease, provided:
(A) 
That such signs shall not exceed thirty-two square feet in area and twelve feet in height, shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from any property line, and shall be a minimum of fifty feet from any residence not in the tract,
(B) 
That each sign shall be located within the confines of the subdivision or tract of real property to which it refers,
(C) 
That the fees set forth in Section 5.08.060 shall be applicable to such signs, and
(D) 
That such signs shall be permitted for a period of not more than one year. Extensions may be granted by the planning commission upon written request received by the city clerk prior to the end of the one-year period;
(4) 
No more than two unlighted signs, each not exceeding six square feet in area, may be located on the same lot as a model home, so long as said home is used to promote the original sale of houses in the tract in which said model home is located.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980)
The following signs are permitted in multiple-family residential zones:
(1) 
One nameplate designated "Manager" or "Manager's Office" per street frontage, not to exceed two square feet in area;
(2) 
One identifying sign attached to the front of the building, not to exceed five square feet per dwelling unit, up to a maximum of forty square feet in area;
(3) 
One temporary unlighted sign attached to the front of the building, not to exceed ten square feet in area, pertaining only to the sale, lease or rental of only the particular building, property or premises upon which displayed;
(4) 
One temporary unlighted double faced or two unlighted single-faced detached signs, not to exceed fifty square feet per face and six feet in height, pertaining only to the sale of five or more new dwelling units on the premises upon which displayed. Such signs may remain for a period not to exceed six months after final building inspection.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980)
The following signs are permitted in C-1 zones:
(1) 
One wall sign or one individual letters sign attached to the front wall of the building, not to exceed an aggregate sign area of one square foot for every lineal foot of building frontage, or the same aggregate sign area encompassed within one detached sign of the same architectural style as all other signs on the building, not to exceed ten feet in height and placed within a maintained lawn or totally landscaped area of not less than twice the aggregate sign area of the detached sign;
(2) 
One wall sign or one individual letters sign attached to the rear or side wall of the building when such a wall faces an open space, not to exceed an aggregate sign area of one square foot for every lineal foot of the wall on which the sign is attached, or, in the case of a side wall on a corner lot, the same aggregate sign area encompassed within one detached sign of the same architectural style as all other signs on the building, not to exceed ten feet in height and placed within a maintained lawn or totally landscaped area of not less than twice the aggregate sign area of the detached sign;
(3) 
One directory nameplate at every building entrance, not to exceed two and one-half square feet in area for every six occupants or fraction thereof, containing the name, the address, or both of occupants of the building;
(4) 
One temporary unlighted sign, attached to the main building, not to exceed twenty-four square feet in area, pertaining only to the sale, lease or rental of the particular building, property or premises upon which displayed, for a period not to exceed six months, or until such earlier time as the sale, lease or rental of said building is accomplished.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1481 § 3, 1986)
The following signs are permitted in commercial zones other than C-1:
(1) 
One wall sign or individual letters sign attached to the front wall of the building, not to exceed two square feet in aggregate sign area for every lineal foot of building frontage. No such sign need be less than forty square feet in aggregate sign area, regardless of the building frontage.
(2) 
One wall sign or one individual letters sign attached to a side or rear wall of the building when such a wall faces an open space, not to exceed an aggregate sign area of two square feet for every lineal foot of the wall on which the sign is attached.
(3) 
Buildings located at the intersection of public streets may have one wall sign or one individual letters sign attached to the wall of each side of the building facing the public street. Such signs shall have an aggregate sign area not to exceed two square feet for every lineal foot of building frontage of the wall on which the sign is attached. No such sign need be less than forty square feet in area, regardless of the building frontage.
(4) 
If a window is used for permanent identifying signs, the sign area shall not exceed more than fifty percent of the window and the combination of all window signs shall not exceed the total sign area allowed by this section.
(5) 
One directory nameplate at every building entrance, not to exceed two and one-half square feet in area for each six occupants or fraction thereof, containing the name, the address, or both of occupants of the building.
(6) 
One temporary sign attached to the main building, not to exceed forty square feet, pertaining only to the sale, lease or rental of the particular building, property or premises upon which displayed, for a period not to exceed twelve months, or until such earlier time as the sale, lease or rental of said building is accomplished.
(7) 
Any number of temporary signs may be attached to the inner surface of windows, provided that not more than twenty-five percent of the window is obscured.
(8) 
Banners. Banners erected for the purpose of announcing the opening of a new business, a special event, sale or seasonal activity (i.e., grand opening, holiday sale) may be permitted by the planning department based on the following:
(A) 
Application for a temporary banner shall be made on forms provided by the planning department.
(B) 
The amount of display days for temporary banner permits shall be limited as follows:
(i) 
A permit to display a banner for up to ninety, but not less than thirty consecutive days, may be approved for any single business location. The cumulative total of banner display days pursuant to a single or multiple banner permits shall not exceed ninety days in a twelve-month period.
(ii) 
For new businesses, the cumulative total of banner display days pursuant to a single or multiple banner permits shall not exceed one hundred fifty days in a twelve-month period; a permit, however, will not be issued for less than thirty or more than ninety consecutive days; i.e., a permit to display a banner may be issued for thirty to ninety consecutive days for any single business location, at the termination of any ninety-day period, there must be a thirty-day break before an additional banner permit will be issued for the remaining sixty permissible days in a twelve-month period.
For the purposes of this section, a new business shall be defined as a business which is not yet opened, is under new ownership, or has relocated to a new location and will extend for a period of twelve months from the date the business first obtained a business license; or for new locations, twelve months from the date the business updated the finance department with a change in address. A business name change while under the same ownership, shall not qualify as a new business.
(C) 
No more than one banner at a time shall be permitted for any single business location.
(D) 
Banners shall be attached to the face of the building where the business is located. Banners may not be installed on the roof and may not extend above the parapet line.
(E) 
Banners shall be no larger than forty-five square feet.
(F) 
Banners shall be made of non-reflective, non-metallic material.
(G) 
Banners shall only be used to announce the opening of a new business, grand opening event, a seasonal activity, or a special sale.
(H) 
This section does not apply to banners hung inside a building.
(9) 
Freestanding Signs.
(A) 
Shopping centers shall be permitted one or more freestanding signs per center which identify the shopping center under the following criteria:
(i) 
A shopping center occupying ten or more commercial acres:
a. 
With a single street frontage shall be allowed one sign not to exceed two hundred forty square feet in area and thirty feet in height,
b. 
With two street frontages shall be allowed two signs, one on each street frontage as indicated in subsection (a).
(ii) 
A shopping center occupying six or more but less than ten commercial acres:
a. 
With a single street frontage shall be allowed one sign not to exceed two hundred square feet in area and twenty-five feet in height,
b. 
With two street frontages shall be allowed two signs, one on each street as indicated in subsection (a) above.
(iii) 
A shopping center occupying three or more but less than six commercial acres:
a. 
With single street frontage shall be allowed one sign not to exceed one hundred fifty square feet in area and twenty feet in height,
b. 
With two street frontages shall be allowed two signs, each of which shall be as indicated in subsection (a) above.
(iv) 
A shopping center occupying one or more but less than three commercial acres:
a. 
With a single or double street frontage shall be allowed a single sign not to exceed seventy-five square feet in area and fifteen feet in height.
(v) 
A shopping center occupying more than one-half but less than one commercial acre:
a. 
With a single or double street frontage shall be allowed a single sign not to exceed sixty square feet in area and fifteen feet in height.
(vi) 
In lieu of identifying the shopping center, a freestanding sign may be used to identify one major tenant in centers of less than six acres in area or two tenants in centers of six or more acres in area. No other freestanding signs are allowed within a shopping center to identify occupants of the center.
(vii) 
In all cases, the square footage of the faces of each freestanding sign shall be deducted proportionately from each of the tenants for any other business identification signs allowed by this chapter on a one foot for one foot basis. Example: A double-faced freestanding sign of two hundred square feet per face or four hundred square feet total must reduce other allowable signs by four hundred square feet.
(viii) 
A permanently landscaped area equal to the total sign area shall be placed around the sign base and enclosed by a masonry or concrete curb of not less than eight inches in height.
(ix) 
No architecturally untreated poles shall be allowed. Bases, poles and other components shall be architecturally treated in a way that is compatible with the architecture of the building(s).
(B) 
Service stations shall be permitted one freestanding double-faced sign identifying the business, provided that:
(i) 
The sign shall not exceed thirty-five square feet per face and fifteen feet in height.
(ii) 
A permanently landscaped area equal to the total sign area shall be placed around the sign base and enclosed by a masonry or concrete curb of no less than eight inches in height.
(iii) 
No architecturally untreated poles shall be allowed. Bases, poles and other components shall be architecturally treated in a way that is compatible with the architecture of the building(s).
(C) 
Non-shopping center, non-service station single commercial establishments having a minimum street frontage of two hundred feet shall be permitted one or more freestanding signs identifying the business, provided that:
(i) 
A business occupying ten or more commercial acres:
a. 
With a single street frontage shall be allowed one sign not to exceed two hundred forty square feet in area and thirty feet in height,
b. 
With two street frontages shall be allowed two signs, as indicated in subsection (a) above.
(ii) 
A business occupying six or more but less than ten commercial acres:
a. 
With a single street frontage shall be allowed one sign not to exceed two hundred square feet in area and twenty-five feet in height,
b. 
With two street frontages shall be allowed two signs, as indicated in subsection (a) above.
(iii) 
A business occupying three of more but less than six commercial acres:
a. 
With a single street frontage shall be allowed one sign not to exceed one hundred fifty square feet in area and twenty feet in height,
b. 
With two street frontages shall be allowed two signs, as indicated in subsection (a) above.
(iv) 
A business occupying one or more but less than three commercial acres:
a. 
With a single or double street frontage shall be allowed single sign not to exceed seventy-five square feet in area and fifteen feet in height.
(v) 
A business occupying more than one-half but less than one commercial acre:
a. 
With a single or double street frontage shall be allowed a single sign not to exceed sixty square feet in area and fifteen feet in height.
(vi) 
In all cases, the square footage of the faces of each freestanding sign shall be deducted proportionately from the other business identification signs allowed by this chapter on a one foot for one foot basis. Example: A double-faced freestanding sign of two hundred square feet per face or four hundred square feet total must reduce other allowable signs by four hundred square feet.
(vii) 
A permanently landscaped area equal to the total sign area shall be placed around the sign base and enclosed by a masonry or concrete curb of not less than eight inches in height.
(viii) 
No architecturally untreated poles shall be allowed. Bases, poles and other components shall be architecturally treated in a way that is compatible with the architecture of the building(s).
(D) 
Non-shopping center, non-service station, single commercial establishments having a street frontage of less than two hundred feet shall be permitted one freestanding sign, provided that:
(i) 
The sign shall not exceed twenty-four square feet per face and ten feet in height.
(ii) 
In all cases, the square footage of the faces of the freestanding sign shall be deducted proportionately from the other business identification signs allowed by this chapter on a one foot for one foot basis, but in no case shall other allowable signs be reduced more than fifty percent. Example: A double-faced freestanding sign of fifteen square feet per face or thirty square feet total must reduce other allowable signs by thirty square feet.
(iii) 
A permanently landscaped area equal to the total sign area shall be placed around the sign base and enclosed by a masonry or concrete curb of no less than eight inches in height.
(iv) 
No architecturally untreated poles shall be allowed. Bases, poles and other components shall be architecturally treated in a way that is compatible with the architecture of the building(s).
(v) 
The sign shall not be located within thirty-five feet of any other freestanding sign on the same side of the primary street from which the sign is viewed.
(vi) 
Adjacent commercial establishments on the same property may select the option of sharing the use of one sign.
(E) 
Business(es) on property which is served by a driveway only to a public thoroughfare and has otherwise no frontage may be identified by a freestanding common directory, not to exceed one and one-half square feet per occupant, containing only the name, the address or both of the occupants, provided that:
(i) 
No architecturally untreated poles shall be allowed. Bases, poles and other components shall be architecturally treated in a way that is compatible with the architecture of the building(s).
(ii) 
The same color for sign background and sign graphics shall be used by all occupants, however, each occupant shall be allowed to select an individual graphic style and may include a symbol or logo.
(10) 
Any number of temporary signs related to the business, each not to exceed ten square feet in area, may be permitted for no longer than thirty days during special promotional events in connection with the outdoor display and sale of merchandise. All signs must be placed on the private property of the business(es) conducting the outdoor display and sale.
(11) 
Gasoline service stations shall be permitted the following signs in lieu of any other permanent identification signs allowed by this section:
(A) 
Freestanding signs as provided for in subsection (9) of this section;
(B) 
Two single-faced wall signs, the total sign area not to exceed fifty square feet;
(C) 
Four double-faced signs, each sign face not to exceed between and one-half square feet in area, subject to the following restrictions:
(i) 
Such signs shall not be portable and shall be permanent in nature (freestanding, wall mounted),
(ii) 
Two such signs may identify prices and two such signs may identify state inspection services, credit cards honored, trading stamps or similar services available on the premises;
(D) 
Two signs per pump island, each sign not to exceed three square feet in area, to identify self-service, miniservice, or full-service areas;
(E) 
One portable double-faced sign, not to exceed twelve square feet per face, to identify goods or services incidental to the service station use, such as oil, gas and lubrication.
(12) 
Drive-through businesses, in addition to other signs permitted by this chapter, shall be permitted:
(A) 
Two menu or product/price identification signs per drive-in lane, each sign not to exceed nine square feet in area, provided that sign frames shall not be portable and shall be permanent in nature (freestanding, wall mounted);
(B) 
Unlimited product/price signs within the actual merchandise display/sales area, provided that sign frames and backing shall not be portable and shall be permanent in nature.
(13) 
Glendora Auto Centre Signage. Permanent and temporary signage and displays for the Glendora Auto Centre shall comply with the architectural and landscape design standards as adopted by the city council.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1481 § 3, 1986; Ord. 1892 § 1, 2008; Ord. 1957 § 2, 2012; Ord. 1972 § 2, 2013)
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(a) 
Purpose. These regulations are intended to balance the need to protect the public safety and welfare, the need for a well maintained and attractive community, and the need for adequate identification of businesses. The sign standards are based on the following goals:
(1) 
To enhance community character;
(2) 
To support local businesses by requiring high quality signage that encourages people to shop;
(3) 
To provide visibility from vehicles;
(4) 
To provide visibility for pedestrians;
(5) 
To encourage high quality design, creativity and diversity that enhances the architectural design of the buildings and the surrounding community.
(b) 
Where These Regulations Apply. These regulations include specific provisions for the T-5, Village Core, and T-5A, Village Transition, CCAP subdistricts. The T-4, Village Edge, is a residential district and follows Section 19.24.050, Multiple-family residential zones, of this chapter.
(c) 
General Sign Standards.
(1) 
Maximum allowable sign area shall be two square feet of sign area for every linear foot of store frontage. Frontage refers to the building or tenant unit with ground floor entrance(s) facing a street or parking lot area.
Example: Maximum allowable sign area for single tenant building (not to scale):
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Example: Maximum allowable sign area for multi-tenant building (not to scale):
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(2) 
Sign Location. Signs shall be located over entries to businesses with frontage. If there is no entry along a frontage, only one wall sign is permitted. Projection signs shall be located adjacent to building/unit entries with frontage.
Sign location example:
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(3) 
For buildings with angled frontage, frontage shall be measured along the longest street frontage. Secondary frontage shall not include the same angled area. Maximum allowable sign area for each frontage shall be measured following the example.
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(4) 
A maximum of two permanent signs including one sign of each sign type, such as one wall sign and one projection sign or one awning sign and one window sign, following the standards of this chapter may be provided per given store/unit frontage that provides an entry to a business. This does not include store street address number and one small "open/closed" window sign located in a window in the vicinity of the shop entry. If a building or unit has a frontage without an entrance (usually a corner property), only one ground floor wall sign or permanent window sign is permitted.
(5) 
Store address or unit number shall be located either over or adjacent to the main store entry or on the shop door and shall include the street and/or unit number only. Street address numbers shall not exceed five inches in height unless they are part of the store name, such as "138 Smart Girl's Deli," where "138" is the street number. Business hours in letters and numbers not to exceed two inches in height may be located on shop door.
(6) 
All sign area square footage, with the exception of store address, business hours and one small open/closed sign or building name sign, shall be deducted from the maximum allowable sign area total.
(7) 
Wall signs and permanent window signs shall not extend to the edges of the building or windows and shall not extend to more than eighty percent of the building frontage or window area for a single tenant building or eighty percent of the unit frontage or window area for a multi-tenant building.
(8) 
Signs (including any sign type whether temporary or permanent) shall not project above the roof line of a building or be located on a mansard or roof of a building.
(9) 
Entrances that do not lead directly to a business, but provide customer access to hallways, stairways or corridors that lead to suites or units inside of a building, may have a wall sign over the entrance indicating the point of entry. The wall sign may state "ENTRY" and shall not exceed four square feet in area. A directory of businesses located inside the building, not exceeding three square feet in area, may be located adjacent to the building entrance.
(10) 
Wall and permanent window signs are allowed for ground floor businesses only. Second story wall or permanent window signs or second story temporary signs are not permitted unless second story exterior public entrances are visible from the street or when a business located on an upper level occupies a minimum of fifty percent of the leasable floor space and at minimum one thousand five hundred square feet of such level. Signage for upper level businesses will be limited to one per qualifying business; where a business occupies one hundred percent of such level over one thousand five hundred square feet, the business will be allowed a second sign on a different elevation of the building.
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(11) 
Ground floor businesses which do not have frontage may share either a projection sign not to exceed eight square feet in area, or directory plate sign not to exceed four square feet in area. The projection or directory plate sign shall be located adjacent to the entry to the interior business. The projection sign or directory plate sign shall be deducted from the maximum allowable sign area calculation for the entire building frontage. For example, if a building has a frontage of one hundred feet divided into two frontage units and two interior units that are accessed from a hallway, the maximum allowable sign area for the building frontage is two hundred square feet. If the interior units each have projection signs of eight square feet, the remaining one hundred eighty-four square feet of sign area is available for the two units with frontage, based on the percentage of unit frontage relative to the total building frontage.
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Shared Projection Sign Example for Interior Ground Floor Businesses
(12) 
Permanent wall, window signs or projection signs may include the name of the business, business logo and brief explanation of services. For example: Elegant Home – Fine Antiques or Kathy's Soap and Candle Shop. Lists of products or services, hours of operation, or telephone numbers are not permitted.
(13) 
Neon signs are prohibited with the exception of one small "open" sign not to exceed two square feet in area located inside a window in the vicinity of the shop entry.
(14) 
Buildings with more than one tenant space shall provide a sign program for review and approval by the planning department or the reviewing body for the project as part of any zoning review process for the property.
(15) 
Temporary banners are permitted with approval of a temporary banner permit pursuant to Section 19.24.070(8) of this chapter.
(d) 
Wall Signs.
(1) 
Maximum letter height for wall signs shall not exceed two feet.
(2) 
Minimum letter height for wall signs shall not be less than six inches.
(3) 
Maximum logo height for wall signs shall not exceed 2.5 feet.
(4) 
Wall signs shall not project more than ten inches from the wall surface to which it is attached. (This does not apply to projection signs.)
(5) 
Wall signs including logos shall be centered over entryways or centered to the extent possible on the main building or unit frontage.
(e) 
Building Name Signs.
(1) 
Building name signs are permitted for historic landmark buildings as shown on the city's latest list of landmark properties.
(2) 
Building name signs shall not count as one of the two maximum signs per business or tenant unit or be counted as part of the maximum allowable sign area calculation.
(3) 
Building name signs may only include the name of the building, as in "The Raymond Building." No other text or language is permitted for the building name sign.
(4) 
The building name sign is limited to a non-illuminated incised, bas relief or other architecturally integrated individual letter sign. Externally attached building name signs are not allowed. Maximum height of letters shall not exceed two feet. Maximum width shall not exceed thirty percent of building frontage.
(5) 
Design approval for the building name sign is required from the planning department.
(f) 
Awning/Canopy Signs.
(1) 
Awning signs may be painted onto cloth awnings or attached or integrated into metal or structural canopies. Awning signs shall be located on the valance unless otherwise approved by the planning department.
(2) 
The lowest portion of awnings or canopies shall be a minimum of nine feet above a sidewalk or walkway surface if the sign encroaches less than two-thirds of the width of a public right-of-way.
(3) 
The lowest portion of awnings or canopies that encroach more than two-thirds of the width of a public right-of-way shall be a minimum of fifteen feet above the public right-of-way.
(4) 
Design approval is required for all awnings, canopies and awning/canopy signs.
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(g) 
Permanent and Temporary Window Signs.
(1) 
Permanent window signs shall be professionally designed signs such as individual cut-out letters or stencils or etchings or hand painted calligraphy. Permanent window signs shall not cover more than twenty-five percent of any window area. The permanent window sign shall provide only the business name and services. No advertising or seasonal murals are permitted with the exception of a maximum of two posters or flyers at any one time. Such temporary posters or flyers must be included in the twenty-five percent maximum window area coverage calculation. Temporary posters are allowed to be displayed a maximum of thirty days at any one time.
(2) 
Permanent window signs shall be counted toward the maximum number of signs per business identified in subsection (c) of this section.
(3) 
The area of the permanent window sign shall be deducted from the maximum allowable sign area calculation discussed in subsection (c) of this section.
(4) 
Maximum letter height for permanent window signs shall not exceed twelve inches.
(5) 
Maximum logo height for permanent window signs shall not exceed two feet.
(h) 
Projection Signs.
(1) 
Projection signs shall not be lower than nine feet above the ground plane and shall not be higher than twelve feet above the ground plane but in no case shall projection signs be allowed to be located on building roofs.
(2) 
Projection signs shall not extend further than three feet from the wall to which the sign is attached.
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(i) 
Restaurant Menu Signs.
(1) 
Restaurant menu signs shall be attached permanently to the wall of the building and shall be designed to complement the building architecture.
(2) 
Restaurant menu signs shall not be counted toward the maximum number of signs allowed per unit but the area of the menu shall be deducted from the maximum allowable sign area per unit described in subsection (c) of this section.
(3) 
The maximum size for restaurant menu signs shall not exceed six square feet in area for the menu display case.
(j) 
Movable Signs.
(1) 
Movable signs not exceeding six square feet in area are permitted to be located outside of the public right-of-way on private property in designated subdistricts with approval of a design review by the planning department.
(2) 
Movable sign content shall be limited to the name of the business, hours of operation and seasonal sale information but not individual items for sale.
(3) 
Movable signs shall not be counted toward the total number of allowable signs but shall be included in the maximum allowable sign area calculation.
(4) 
Movable signs shall be professionally designed and constructed.
(5) 
Movable signs shall not be left outside after a business closes operations for the day.
(6) 
Only one movable sign is allowed per tenant space.
(k) 
Murals.
(1) 
Murals and other public art are encouraged within the CCAP zone and subject to regulations in the zoning code (Glendora Municipal Code Title 21).
(l) 
Approval Required.
(1) 
Except as provided in this chapter, no permanent sign may be constructed, installed, posted, displayed or modified without first obtaining design approval from the planning department approving the proposed sign's size, design, location, and display as provided for in this chapter.
(2) 
Any sign proposed to be attached to a wall, building façade, awning or other structural element shall obtain approved building permits and any other required approvals prior to installation.
(3) 
Temporary banners shall obtain a permit for a temporary banner as provided in Section 19.24.070(8) of this chapter.
(m) 
Sign Types Allowed.
Sign Types Allowed (Shaded Areas) in Each Subdistrict
Sign Type
Subdistricts
T-4
T-5
T-5A
Wall Signs-Individual Channel Letter Internally Illuminated
 
 
 
Wall Signs-Individual Channel Letter Externally Illuminated
 
 
 
Wall Signs-Non-illuminated Channel Letter
 
 
 
Wall Signs-Painted
 
 
 
Awning Signs
 
 
 
Permanent Window Signs
 
 
 
Projection Signs
 
 
 
Restaurant Menu Signs
 
 
 
Building Name Signs
 
 
 
Movable Signs
 
 
 
Historic Landmark Plaques
 
 
 
Temporary Real Estate Signs
*
**
**
Directory Nameplate Signs
*
**
**
*
See Section 19.24.040 of this chapter for specific requirements.
**
See Section 19.24.050 of this chapter for specific requirements.
(n) 
Unpermitted Signs. The following types of signs are not permitted in the CCAP zone.
(1) 
Monument signs and cabinet signs are not permitted. Cabinet signs are signs printed on translucent material, usually plastic which is mounted on a box that includes some form of lighting to illuminate the plastic sign from behind. The entire apparatus is mounted to a wall.
(2) 
Pennants, streamers, spinners, festoons, windsocks or similar displays are not permitted with the exception of temporary banners which have received approval for a temporary banner permit as provided by Section 19.24.070(8) of this chapter.
(3) 
Painted window signs displaying non-permanent seasonal or temporary advertising are not permitted.
(4) 
Temporary flyers or posters attached to the walls of any building shall not be permitted. See subsection (c) of this section for regulations covering temporary signs attached to windows.
(5) 
Signs with blinking or moving lights or moving parts shall not be permitted.
(6) 
Signs in the public right-of-way with the exception of traffic safety signs are prohibited.
(o) 
Nonconforming Signs. Signs that were legally permitted prior to the adoption of this code but do not conform to the current section may continue but may not be expanded or altered except as provided by this section.
(p) 
Sign Type Descriptions.
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This section provides descriptions of each sign type along with examples to further illustrate the sign types. The sign types described in this chapter are the only sign types allowed. However, the examples provided are not intended to limit creative design efforts but should be used as tools for design. Design guidelines in subsection (q) of this section provide additional information to assist the designer to create attractive, high quality signage that complements the community and provides high quality visibility for the business. Regulations for sign area, height and number of signs are found in subsection (c) of this section.
(1) 
Wall Signs.
(A) 
Individual Channel Letter Internally Illuminated Wall Signs. These are signs where the letters and graphics are individually constructed and illuminated electrically so that light either shines through the individual letters or creates a halo effect around the letters. They may be mounted on an external raceway, which houses the electrical apparatus for the sign, or mounted directly to the wall with electrical connections from the letters through the wall. If an external raceway is used, it must be either a decorative element of the sign itself or camouflaged or painted to match the color and/or material of the wall it is mounted onto.
Examples of individual channel letter internally illuminated wall signs
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External painted raceway
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No raceway
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Halo effect
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Decorative raceway
(B) 
Individual Channel Letter Externally Illuminated Wall Signs. These are wall signs with individually articulated letters but lighting is provided externally using decorative lights designed to shine onto the sign. Lighting can either be from above the sign shining down, from the sides or from the bottom shining up onto the sign. The lighting must be designed to avoid any glare onto pedestrians or windows of adjacent buildings or tenant spaces within the same building.
Examples of individual channel letter externally illuminated wall signs
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(C) 
Non-Illuminated Channel Letter Wall Signs. Non-illuminated channel letter signs are simply individual letter signs attached to a wall and designed to have no electrical component, either internal or external. Building permits are required for non-illuminated channel letter signs.
Examples of non-illuminated channel letter signs
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(D) 
Painted Wall Signs. As the name implies, painted wall signs are signs painted directly on the wall of the building. Building permits are not required for painted wall signs but design approval by the planning department is required. All other standards apply to painted signs. A painted wall sign is not the same as a mural which has its own standards and limitations. Painted signs may be externally illuminated. If externally illuminated, an electrical permit is required for the lighting.
Examples of painted wall signs
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(2) 
Awning Signs. Awnings are shade structures that project out over doorways and windows as either decorative features or to provide some protection from the elements. There are two general awning types: cloth or soft awnings and hard metal or structural awnings. In the case of soft awnings, the signage is usually added to the valance of the awning but, depending on the awning style, might be painted directly onto the body of the awning. In the case of metal or structural awnings, signs may project up from the awning, be incorporated into the awning design itself or hang below the awning. Awnings that encroach into public rights-of-way require an encroachment permit from the city and must follow the minimum standards identified in subsection (f) of this section.
Examples of soft awning signs
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Examples of hard metal and structural awning signs
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(3) 
Permanent Window Signs. Permanent window signs are signs that are professionally designed and painted onto windows, normally in lieu of permanent wall signs due to lack of wall space. As the name implies, permanent window signs are intended to have the same permanency as a wall sign. Permanent window signs are not to be confused with painted seasonal and sale advertising window signage, which is not permitted in the CCAP zone. Permanent window signs must meet all sign criteria outlined in subsection (g) of this section.
Examples of permanent window signs
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(4) 
Projection Signs. The most common types of projection signs project out at a right angle from the wall of a building or hang from an awning structure at a level and scale that is easy for pedestrians to see.
Examples of projection signs
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(5) 
Restaurant Menu Signs. Restaurant menu signs are cases that are attached to the exterior wall of the restaurant in an area where they can easily be reviewed by pedestrians on the sidewalk or in the foyer of the restaurant.
The menu is enclosed inside the case and is changed as needed by the restaurant operator. The menu display case should complement the building architecture.
Examples of restaurant menu signs
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(6) 
Building Name Signs. Building names are normally given to historically or architecturally significant buildings. They may or may not relate to the actual businesses located in the building.
Examples of building name signs:
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(7) 
Movable Signs. Movable signs are signs that give specific information such as hours of operation or sale or service information to the public. They must be located outside of the public right-of-way on private property.
Examples of movable signs
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(8) 
Murals. Murals are artistic enhancements to the ambiance of the village area and should be executed in a professional manner. Materials should be durable and be able to withstand age, vandalism, and weatherizing.
Examples of murals
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(q) 
Sign Design Guidelines. Signs can either create a sense of high quality and character or, if poorly designed, can detract from the quality and character of a place. Taken together with other architectural features, signs play an important role in how people perceive the village image. The CCAP sign design guidelines are meant to provide additional direction to assist the applicant and city staff in finding the best sign solutions for a particular location or business.
(1) 
Location. Signs should be located where their message is visible to street traffic and/or pedestrian traffic. The sign should be centered over a building entrance or building façade to help guide people to the entrance. Signs should be located where architectural features suggest a location for signage. Signage should not be located on top of architectural features like cornices or building decoration.
(2) 
Scale, Balance and Harmony. The sign should be designed to relate to the architectural features of the building. The sign should be in proportion to the building and should complement, not "overpower" the architecture. Consideration should be given to consistency with other signs so that signs do not compete with each other but create a harmonious view of the village as a whole. This does not mean that signs need to look exactly alike but rather that signs should be in scale with each other, should not be located immediately adjacent to each other and should not use clashing color schemes. Cluttered designs either as part of an individual sign design or when taken in view with other signs in the area should be avoided.
(3) 
Creative Design. Creativity is encouraged to develop beautiful sign designs that enhance the character of the village area as a unique, high quality place to visit, shop and live. Signs must be professionally manufactured of high quality materials that can withstand time and the elements. Sign materials should be consistent and in harmony with the architecture of the building. The goal should be for the sign to enhance the architectural character of the building.
(4) 
Color. Sign colors will have an important impact on the perceived character of the village. Therefore, signs should avoid clashing colors that create a noisy visually cluttered appearance to the village. Bright colors should be used sparingly as accents only, not for the whole sign.
(Ord. 1958 § 6, 2012; Ord. 1993 § 2, 2014; Ord. 2083, 2/13/2024)
The following signs are permitted in M-1, R-4 and M-1A zones:
(1) 
One identifying sign attached to the front of the building, not to exceed one square foot in area for every lineal foot of building frontage, up to a maximum of one hundred square feet in area;
(2) 
One identifying sign attached to the rear or side wall of the building, when such wall faces an open area of thirty feet or more on a public right-of-way, not to exceed one square foot in area for every lineal foot of the wall on which the sign is attached, up to a maximum of fifty square feet in area;
(3) 
One directory nameplate at every building entrance, not to exceed two and one-half square feet in area for each six occupants or fraction thereof, containing the name, the address or both of occupants of the building;
(4) 
One sign attached to the main building, not to exceed forty square feet in area, pertaining only to the sale, lease or rental of the particular building, property or premises upon which displayed.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980)
The following uses shall be permitted signs only as provided for in this section:
(1) 
An occupancy devoted wholly to theater purposes signs as provided by Section 19.24.070, except that:
(A) 
Temporary window signs are prohibited;
(B) 
One message board sign per viewing room, each not to exceed forty square feet in area;
(C) 
Two coming attractions wall mounted enclosed signs per viewing room, each not to exceed twelve square feet in area;
(D) 
One identifying sign not to exceed one hundred twenty square feet.
(2) 
Church and private school uses, two attached identifying signs or one detached identifying sign, no face of which shall exceed thirty-two square feet in area.
(3) 
Cemeteries, two square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of cemetery frontage, subject to a maximum of three hundred sixty square feet of sign area for the combined cemetery frontages and a maximum area of one hundred twenty square feet per sign. No sign shall exceed eighteen feet in height. Other uses authorized within a cemetery zone shall be permitted signage appropriate to those uses, and such signage shall be in addition to the total signage permitted for the cemetery use.
(4) 
Medical service uses shall be permitted those signs permitted by Section 19.24.080.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980)
The following signs shall be permitted:
(1) 
In all commercial and industrial zones, for a period not to exceed six months prior to construction, one double-faced or two single-faced signs, not to exceed seventy-five square feet per face and ten feet in height, describing proposed future construction on the premises on which the sign(s) is located. Such signs may indicate the particulars of the proposed construction, the company, firm, individual, architect, engineer, contractor, and rental, sale or lease information, relative thereto. If construction commences within said six-month period, such signs will be allowed until seven days after final building inspection. A cash deposit per sign, as established by resolution of the city council, shall be made to the city to insure removal of the sign after expiration of such period.
(2) 
In all zones, temporary real estate development signs located on the premises identified by the signs, provided that the property is unimproved. No sign shall exceed sixty-four square feet in area. Each sign shall require site plan approval and a building permit. Such building permit shall be issued for not more than six months or until such time as the property is sold or leased, whichever occurs first. A cash deposit per sign as established by resolution of the city council, shall be made to the city to insure removal of the sign after expiration of the building permit.
(3) 
In all zones, not more than four temporary, off-premises directional real estate signs identifying a tract of real property which has been divided into five or more lots, parcels or units which are offered for sale, lease or rental, provided that:
(A) 
A certificate of deposit or cash deposit per sign, as established by resolution of the city council, shall be made to the city to insure compliance with this chapter.
(B) 
No sign shall be placed until the tract map is recorded and construction has commenced.
(C) 
No sign shall exceed twelve square feet in area.
(D) 
No sign shall be illuminated in any residential zone.
(E) 
Each sign shall be located a minimum of five feet inside the property line and shall be located only on private property with the written permission of the property owner.
(F) 
The applicant shall provide a copy of the written permission and approved plot plan from the owner of the property on which the sign is to be located and from the owner of any residence with fifty feet of the proposed location of the sign.
(G) 
The permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed six months or until such earlier time as all of the units are sold, leased or rented. The applicant shall have the option of renewing the permit prior to the expiration of the six-month period.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1481 § 1, 1986)
All signs and sign structures, including supporting members and required landscaped areas, shall be continuously maintained so as to be structurally sound, free of chipped or peeled paint, rust or corrosion, torn or broken facing materials, missing or damaged parts, missing letters, malfunctioning lamps, weeds or dying plants, lack of plant material in required planters, damaged planters or broken or inoperative sprinkler systems.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1398 § 1, 1982)
The purpose of this section is to eliminate mobile billboard advertising within the city in order to promote the safe movement of vehicular traffic, to reduce air pollution, and to improve the aesthetic appearance of the city. It is unlawful for any person to conduct, or cause to be conducted, any mobile billboard advertising upon any street, or other public place within the city in which the public has the right of travel.
(a) 
Mobile billboard advertising includes any vehicle, or wheeled conveyance which carries, conveys, pulls, or transports any sign or billboard for the primary purpose of advertising.
(b) 
Exemptions. This section shall not apply to:
(1) 
Any vehicle which displays an advertisement or business identification of its owner, so long as such vehicle is engaged in the usual business or regular work of the owner, and not used merely, mainly or primarily to display advertisements;
(2) 
Buses; or
(3) 
Taxicabs.
(c) 
Every person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, unless the violation is otherwise made a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 1.01.110(b).
(Ord. 1928 § 1, 2009)
(a) 
Any sign which is nonconforming by reason of adoption of this chapter or any amendment thereto or by annexation to the city of territory upon which the sign is located shall be abated, that is, removed or made to comply with the provisions of this chapter, within the following time periods:
(1) 
Attached signs having a construction cost of one hundred dollars or less, within ninety days;
(2) 
Signs painted on buildings, walls or fences, within one hundred eighty days;
(3) 
Abandoned signs, within thirty days;
(4) 
Billboards, within five years;
(5) 
All other signs, within one year.
The period within which nonconforming signs shall be abated shall commence to run upon the effective date of this chapter, or amendment thereto, or upon the effective date of the annexation, whichever is applicable.
(b) 
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, any sign that was in existence at the time of the enactment of this chapter and that was installed or erected pursuant to a valid permit granted by the city shall not be required to be abated.
(c) 
Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt nonconforming signs from the maintenance requirements of Section 19.24.110.
(d) 
Abatement of nonconforming signs shall be accomplished in the following manner:
(1) 
Signs painted on buildings, walls or fences by removal of the paint constituting the sign or by permanently painting over the sign in such a way that it will not thereafter be visible;
(2) 
All other signs, including attached signs, by removal of the sign, including its structures and supports, or by alteration and modification in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(e) 
Any property owner required to abate a nonconforming sign shall have the right to appeal such requirement to the planning commission as set forth by the procedures established in Section 19.24.030.
(Ord. 1342 § 3, 1980; Ord. 1344 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1398 § 2, 1982; Ord. 1576 § 8, 1990)
(a) 
Signs remaining on private property after the period provided for their amortization, signs erected or maintained on private property in violation of this chapter, abandoned signs on private property, and the maintenance of signs and/or sign structures relating to uses no longer conducted or products no longer sold on vacant commercial, industrial or institutional buildings more than forty-five days after the building becomes vacant are declared a public nuisance and injurious to neighboring property and to the health and welfare of residents of the city. The nuisance shall be abated by removal of the sign, or part thereof, as provided in this chapter.
(b) 
The city shall give notice of the violation to such person(s) as are in real or apparent charge and control of the premises and to any known owners of the sign. Such notice of violation shall be served by personal service or by first class mail and shall be posted upon the sign or supporting structure or on the side of the building to which the sign is attached. The notice shall state the condition(s) causing the sign to be in violation of this chapter and shall state that the violation shall be corrected within a specified correction period. At the request of any persons having right, title or interest in the sign, the correction period may be extended by the director of planning or the director's designee when in his or her opinion additional time is warranted to correct the condition.
(c) 
Any person having any right, title or interest in a sign shall have the right to contest a notice of amortization or abandonment, by requesting a hearing before the planning commission. The request shall be made in writing to the city clerk within thirty days of the correction notice identified in subsection (b) being served. If no such request is received within the thirty-day period, that person shall have waived his or her right to contest the correction notice and shall be subject to enforcement pursuant to Section 19.24.160.
(d) 
The planning department shall set the request for a public hearing before the planning commission within thirty days of the city clerk's receipt of a timely request for hearing as identified in subsection (c). At the time the planning department sets the matter for hearing, the city clerk shall serve, either personally or by first class mail, a copy of the notice of hearing upon the person(s) that filed the request for hearing. Such notice shall state the street address and the legal description sufficient for identification of the premises upon which the sign is located, the conditions causing the sign to be in violation of the amortization period and the date, hour and place of the hearing.
(e) 
All persons who desire to be heard may appear before the planning commission to show that the sign is or is not in violation of the amortization period or this chapter. The planning commission shall consider all competent evidence offered by any person at such hearing, shall make written findings of fact as to whether or not the sign is in violation, and shall make its order based thereon.
(Ord. 1910 § 2, 2008)
(a) 
Signs erected or maintained in, on or over public property in violation of this chapter are declared a public nuisance and injurious to the public health, safety and welfare. The nuisance shall be abated by removal of the sign, or part thereof, as provided in this section.
(b) 
Any sign which creates an immediate danger to the public health, safety or welfare may be summarily impounded by the department of public works.
(c) 
Any sign may be impounded by the department of public works after notice is given of the violation to such persons as are in real or apparent charge and control of the sign. Such notice of removal may be given verbally or in writing. The notice shall state that the sign is located on public property in violation of the Glendora sign code, shall require that such violation be corrected within a designated time period, which period shall not be less than four hours from the time of receipt of the notice, and shall state that the sign shall be impounded if the violation is not corrected within the designated time period. When the notice of removal is given verbally that fact shall be documented in writing.
(d) 
Any sign which has been summarily impounded or impounded after notice shall be stored in a convenient place. The department of public works shall give notice of the impoundment to such persons as are in real or apparent charge and control of the sign. Such notice of impoundment shall be served by personal service or by first-class mail, postage prepaid. The notice shall state the date the sign was impounded, the reasons therefor, where the sign is being stored, the procedure for claiming the sign, and the procedure for requesting a post-impoundment hearing before the planning commission.
(e) 
Within thirty days after the notice of impoundment is personally served or mailed, or if a hearing is held before the planning commission, within thirty days after the decision of the commission is rendered, any person who provides sufficient proof of ownership of the impounded sign may, obtain the return of the sign upon paying an impound fee, as established by resolution of the city council, plus reasonable costs, if any, of impounding the sign in excess of the impound fee.
(f) 
A planning commission hearing regarding the violation may be requested by any person who provides sufficient proof of ownership of the sign. The request shall be made in writing to the planning department within ten days after the notice of impoundment is served or mailed. The planning department shall forward a copy of the request to the department of public works for review and shall set matter for hearing before the planning commission within thirty days of the receipt of a timely request for hearing, unless within the thirty day time period, the department of public works determines that the impounded sign was not in violation of this chapter. In the event the planning commission hears the matter, it shall consider all competent evidence offered by any person at the hearing, shall make written findings of fact as to whether or not the sign was in violation of this chapter at the time it was impounded and shall make its decision based thereon within ten days after the close of the hearing.
(g) 
The department of public works, upon review, or the planning commission, after a hearing, shall order the impounded sign returned without payment of any impound fee, including additional costs, and shall order the return of any impound fee, including additional costs, that has previously been paid, if the impounded sign was found not to have been in violation of this chapter. The impounded sign and any previously paid impound fee, including additional costs, shall be returned within one working day after the department of public works or the planning commission renders its decision.
(h) 
Upon failure of any sign to be claimed within the time limitation set forth in subsection (e), the impounded sign shall be deemed to be unclaimed property in possession of the city. The sign may be sold or otherwise disposed of and the proceeds of such sale or other disposition shall be deposited in the city treasury.
(Ord. 1370 § 3, 1981)
It is unlawful for any person to cause or permit any sign to be erected or maintained in violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 1416 § 2, 1983; Ord. 1910 § 3, 2008)