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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2842 ORDINANCE NO 2842 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS RESCINDING CHAPTERS 15 04, 15 06, 15 08, 15 10, 15 12, 15 16, 15 18, 15 22, 15 24, 15 32, 15 40, 15 44, 15 48, 15 52, 15 54 and 15 56 OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING NEW CHAPTERS 15 04, 15 06, 15 08, 15 10, 15 12, 15 14, 15 16, 15 18, 15 22, 15 24, 15 26, 15 28, 15 32, 15 34, 15 40, 15 44, 15 54, 15 56 and 15 60 TO THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 2), 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 2 5), 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 3), 2016 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 4), 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 5), 2016 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 6), 2016 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 8), 2016 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, PART 10) 2016 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, PART 11) BY REFERENCE, AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ADDING CHAPTER 15 26 OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 5, 17958 7 and 18941 5 empower the City to adopt by reference various uniform codes, including the California Building Code and California Residential Code,2016 editions,published by the International Code Council, California Electrical Code, 2016 edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, California Plumbing Code, 2016 edition and California Mechanical Code, 2016 edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and the California Green Building Standards Code, along with applicable amendments, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 7 authorizes the City to make amendments to said codes on the basis of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions existing in the City, and WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Redlands (the"City Council") is informed and finds that the area in which the City is located receives relatively low amounts of precipitation, very low humidity levels, and extremely high temperatures all of which are conducive to the spread of fn e, and WHEREAS, the City Council is Informed and finds that the area in which the City is located is subjected to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as Santa Ana winds, which reach speeds of 80 miles per hour In the City, result in extensive damage, and are also conducive to the spread of fire, and 1 11eclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx WHEREAS, the City Council is informed and finds that wither the City there are four earthquake faults (Redlands Heights, Banning, Crafton, and the Redlands Faults), and three other faults(Lorna Linda, San Jacinto, and the San Andreas Faults) are Immediately adjacent to the City, creating the potential for catastrophic damage and fire hazards, and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that because the City is subject to the above referenced climatic, geological, and topographical conditions that amendments to the California Building Standards Codes are necessary to protect life and property, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOW Section 1 Title 15 of the Redlands Municipal Code is hereby deleted in Its entirety and shall be rewritten and added to the Redlands Municipal Code as new Chapters 15 04, 15 06, 15 08, 15 10, 15 12, 15 14, 15 16, 15 18, 15 22, 15 24, 15 26, 15 28, I5 32, 15 34, 15 40, 15 44, and 15 54 to read as described in Exhibit "A" to this ordinance Section 2 That a new Chapter 15 56 shall be added to Title 15 of the Redlands Municipal Code to read as described in Exhibit "B" to this ordinance Section 3 That Chapter 18 172 is deleted in its entirety and a new Chapter 15 60 shall be added to Title 15 of the Redlands Municipal Code to read as described in Exhibit "B" to this ordinance Section 4 That the City Council hereby finds and determines that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Enviromnental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines implementing CEQA Section 5 That the City Cleik is hereby directed to publish notice in accordance with Governs-nent Code section 6066 of a public hearing to be held on December 6, 2016 at 6 00pin, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be beard in the Redlands City Council Chambers located at 35 Capon Street, Redlands, California regarding the City Council's proposed adoption of this ordinance Section 6 In the event that any provision of this ordinance, or any part hereof, or any application hereof to any person or circumstances, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or ineffective by a court of competent jurisdiction on its face or as applied, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance, or any part hereof, or any application hereof to any person or circumstance or of said provision as applied to any other person or circumstance It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent of the City that this ordinance would have been adopted had such unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective provision not been included herein 2 11cclerklOrdcnances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Section 7 The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in the Redlands Daily Facts, a newspaper of general circulation within the City and thereafter this ordinance shall take effect as provided by law Paul W Foster, Mayor Attest SaAlm, ity Clerk I, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of December, 2016, by the following vote AYES Councilmembers Harrison, Gilbreath, Barich, James, Mayor Foster NOES None ABSTAIN None ABSENT None Sam Irwin, City Clerk e:�4A3 I.1cc1erk10rdmances\Nos 2800 2899 m Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION.doex Exhibit "A" CHAPTER 15 04 CODE ADOPTION SECTIONS 15 04 010 CODE ADOPTION 15 04 090 VIOLATION, PENALTY 15 04 010 CODE ADOPTION The 2016 California Building Code, incorporating the "International Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2," 2015 Edition, including all appendices thereto, the 2016 California Residential Code, incorporating the "International Residential Code," 2015 Edition, including all appendices thereto, the 2016 California Mechanical Code, incorporating the "Uniform Mechanical Code," 2015 Edition, including all appendices thereto, the 2016 California Plumbing Code, incorporating the "Uniform Plumbing Code," 2015 Edition, including all appendices thereto, the 2016 California Electrical Code, incorpoiatmg the"National Electrical Code," 2014 Edition, including all annexes thereto, the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code,including all appendices thereto,the 2016 California Energy Code including all appendices thereto, the 2016 California Historical Building Code, including all appendices thereto, the 2016 California Existing Building Code, including all appendices thereto are hereby adopted by reference in their entirety and amended in chapters 15 06, 15 08, 15 10, 15 12, 15 14, 15 16, 15 18, 15 22, and 15 26 herein, and the same, together with the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, and the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, shall comprise the Building and Construction Regulations of the City of Redlands At least one copy of each primary code adopted by reference, and of each secondary code pertaining thereto, all certified to be true copies by the city clerk, shall be filed in the office of the city clerk at least 15 days preceding the hearing, and shall be kept there for public inspection while the ordinance is in force However, after the adoption of the code by reference, one copy of the primary code and of each secondary code may be kept in the office of the chief enforcement officer instead of in the office of the city clerk 15 04 020 VIOLATIONS A It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building of structure in the 4 I Icderkl0rdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION'docx City, or cause the salve to be done, contrary to, or in violation of, any of the provisions of the codes B Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of the code is guilty of a misdemeanor Each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any such violation is committed, continued, or permitted, is a separate offense Any such violation shall be punishable by such fines and penalties as described in Chapter 8 04 of the Redlands Municipal Code" CHAPTER 15 06 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC) SECTIONS 15 06 010 DOCUMENTS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE 15 06 020 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION 15 06 030 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 15 06 040 MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS 15 06 050 TEMPORARY USE OF STREETS AND ALLEYS 15 06 060 APPENDICES 15 06 070 SCOPE 15 06 080 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS 15 06 090 ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY 1506 100 EXEMPTIONS 1506 110 PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUBMITTAL 1506 120 GENERAL 15 06 130 DRAINAGE ACROSS PROPERTY LINES 1506 140 TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL DURNING CONSTRUCTION 1506 150 PROTECTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY 15 06 160 DUST CONTROL 15.06010- DOCUMENTS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE--COPIES ON FILE That certam document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as the 2016 California Building Code, Volumes I and 2, including Chapters 1, as amended, and Appendix C, F, I and J, as amended, is adopted as the building code of the City and all of the regulations,provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred to and are adopted and made part of this chapter 15 06 020 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION The following sections and subsections of the California Building Code, Chapter 1, Division II, and Sections 105 through 114 2 are added and/or amended as follows 5 I lcclerk%Qrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx A CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section [A]105 2, of the California Building Code entitled "Work Exempt from permit" Building Section is hereby amended by amending items 2 and 4, and adding a new Item 14, to read as follows 2 Wood, chain-link, plastic, vinyl, Imetal or similar fences not over 6 feet in height or masonry, concrete fence not over 3 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall 4 Retaining walls that are not more than 4 feet m height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall above the lowest adjacent grade unless supporting a surcharge or impoundmg class I, I1 or III-A liquids 14 Flag pole not to exceed 20 feet in height above ground In a residential lot B CBC Chapter 1, Division lI Section [A]105 5 of the California Building Code is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows Building permits issued to repair under Chapter 8 04 or 8 05 of this code shall expire in sixty (60) days from the date such permit is issued unless authorized by the Chief Building Official that a longer period of tune is needed to complete the work ui which event such permit will expire at the end of such longei period of time C CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section [A] 105 8 of the California Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph to the end of the section Building permits may be issued to either I Persons holding a valid license issued by State of California State Conntiactor's License Board, related to the specialty of the work being performed, or 2 Persons providing bona fide proof of ownership of the property and buildings for which the peri-rat is being issued or them- authorized Representative, or 3 Electrical permits for electrical work that includes meter upgrades or meter resets inust be obtained by a licensed electrical contractor or ineeting the definition of a "Qualified Individual" in Article 100 of the California Electrical Code D CBC Chapter 1, Division 11 Section [A] 109 4 of the California Building Code is deleted in this entirety and hereby amended by adding the following section Work commencing before permit issuance Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been coniineinced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such 6 11cc1erk10rdinances\Nos 2800-2899 in WordL842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx work E CBC Chapter 1, Division 11 Section [A] 109 4 1 of the California Building Code amended by adding the following paragraph to the end of the section Investigation fee An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code The minimum investigation fee shall be equal to the minimum.fee as defined it Section 109 2 The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law F CBC Chapter 1, Division H Section [A] 109 6 of the California Building Code is deleted in this entirety and hereby amended by adding the following section Fee Refunds The Chief Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected The Chief Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code The Chief Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit or which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done The Chief Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment G CBC Chapter 1, Division 11 Section [A] 109 7 of the California Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following section Re-inspections A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re- inspection when such portion of work or which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first tune a fob is refected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted 7 1 lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx or otherwise available on the work site,the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Chief Building Official To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished for that purpose and pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the City In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid H CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section [A] 113 1 of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Chief Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaunmg to building construction and who are not employees of the City The Chief Building Official shall be an ea officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Chief Building Official CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section [A] 113 3 of the California Building Code is hereby amended by deleting the Section CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section [A] 114 1 of Chapter 1, Division II is hereby amended to read as follows Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy or maintain any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code K CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section [A] 114 2 of Chapter 1, Division II is hereby amended to read as follows Notice of Violation The Chief Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repan, moving removal, demolition, maintaining or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or 8 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation 15 06 030 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS CBC Chapter 9, Division II, Section 901 6 1 of the California Building Code is hereby amended by the addition of a sentence to read as follows See Redlands Municipal Code, Title 15, and Chapter 15 20 Fire Code, for additions and amendments to this chapter 15.06.040 MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS. CBC Chapter 15, Division II, Table 1505 1 of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows Table 1505 1 Minimum Roof Coveimg Classification for different types of construction for new buildings, re-roofs or additions IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB A A A A A A B* B* B* *See Section 1505 1 1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very-High Fire Hazard Severity 15.06.050 TEMPORARY USE OF STREETS AND ALLEYS. CBC Chapter 33, Division II, Section 3308 3 of the California Building Code is hereby added to read as follows Public streets and alleys shall not be utilized by persons doing construction or demolition work until proper clearance has been obtained from the City Engineer Whenever requested, plot plans and construction details shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review The City Engineer may approve, modify or deny a request to utilize public streets by persons during construction and/or demolition and his decision shall be based on findings relative to hazards to life and limb, traffic safety and/or to excessive traffic or pedestrian congestion Where damage to public property could result, proper bonds and insurance as specified by the City Engineer may be required Failure to obtain proper clearance for use of public property may result in a finding that the materials constitute a public nuisance and a hazard to persons or property and are subject to abatement and/or removal as provided by law 9 I lcclerklOrdinances1Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doex 15 06 060 APPENDICES Appendices A, B, E, G, D, H, K and L in the California Building Code are hereby deleted 15 06 070 SCOPE CBC Appendix J Section J101 1 of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows J101 1 Scope The provisions of this chapter apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this chapter and the geotechnical report, the geotechnical report shall govern In addition, the designs of the work as described above need to meet the recognized and accepted civil and geotechnical engineering practices and principles 15 06 080 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS CBC Appendix J Section J101 3 is hereby added to the California Building Code to read as follows J101 3 Special requirements for hazardous conditions Whenever the Chief Building Official detenmmes that any existing excavation or embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon which the excavation or fill is located, or other person or agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the Chief Building Official, shall within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment to eliminate the hazard and to be in conformance with the requirements of this code 15 06 090 ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY CBC Appendix J, Section JI01 4 of the California Building Code is hereby added to read as follows The City Engineer shall have the authority for the enforcement of CBC Appendix J and any amendments thereto The words "Chief Building Official" as hereinafter used shall mean City Engineer 15 06 100 EXEMPTIONS CBC Appendix J, Section J103 2 of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows 10 I\cclerk\Ordhnances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx J103 2 Exemptions A grading permit shall not be required for the following 1 Grading in an isolated, self-contained area provided there is no danger to the public and hat such grading will not adversely affect adjoining property 2 An excavation below finished grade for basements and footings of a building, retaining wall or other structure authorized by a valid building permit This shall not exempt any fill made with the material from such excavation or exempt any excavation having an unsupported height greater than 5 feet (1524mm) after the completion of such structure 3 Cemetery graves 4 Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations 5 Excavations for wells or tunnels or utilities 6 Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay where established and provided for by law, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support or increase the stresses in of pressure upon any adjacent or contiguous property 7 Exploratory excavations undei the direction of soil engineers or engineering geologists 8 A fill less than 1 foot (3051nm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or a cut less than 3 feet (914mm) in depth, not intended to support structures, or does not exceed 50 cubic yards (38 3m) on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course 9 Grading by public agencies or then agents, in connection with construction or maintenance of roads or facilities for the generation, storage,or transmission of water including flood waters or water for the purpose of producing electrical energy 10 Grading performed by disking or plowing for agricultural purposes in connection with the preparation of soil for crop or animal use 11 I lccler€\Ordroances\Nos 2800-2899 in Wordl2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Exemption from the permit requirements of this Appendix shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this chapter or any other laws or ordinances of the City 15 06 110 PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUBMITTAL CBC Appendix J, Section J104 5 of the California Building Code is hereby added to read as follows J104 5 As-built plans The permittee shall provide a copy of as-built plans to the City for a permanent record at the end of the approved grading work 15.06.120 GENERAL. CBC Appendix J, Section J105 1 of the California Building Code is hereby added to read as follows J105 1 General Inspections shall be governed by Section 110, Chapter 1, Division II of this code and requirements established, by approved policies and procedures of the Engineering Division An engineer shall provide grading inspections and certifications for the work 15 06 130 DRAINAGE ACROSS PROPERTY LINES CBC Appendix J, Section J109 4 of the California Building Code is hereby amended to have the following sentences added at the end of the section For Single Family Lot Drainage 1 Whenever possible, drainage from single family lots shall flow directly to a street 2 If it should be determined necessary to allow offside drainage to flow through a single family lot (to preserve down lot views, aesthetics, accept flow from offsite property, etc), the following shall apply a Drainage from only one lot shall flow through only one other lot b A drainage easement shall be providedlobtamed ovei the lot accepting the drainage c The drainage shall be contained within either a conciete/rock lined swale or a reinforced concrete pipe 12 I lccterk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx d The drainage facility shall be designed with excess capacity to account for the probable lack of necessary maintenance Therefore, it shall be designed to convey two times the runoff from a 100-year storm with the minimum diameter for a pipe being 12 inches 15 06 140 TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL DURNING CONSTRUCTION. CBC Appendix J Section J110 of the California Building Code is hereby added to read as follows J 1 1 0 3 Temporary erosion control during grading work The permittee shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to protect adjacent watercourses and public or private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud or debris origination from the site during the grading opei ation regardless of lot size 15.06.150 PROTECTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY. CBC Appendix J Section 1113 of the California Building Code is hereby added to the California Building Code to read as follows During grading operations, the permittee shall be responsible for the prevention of damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on land sufficiently close to the property line to endanger any adjoining public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public or private property without supporting and protecting such property from settling, cracking, or other damage which might result 15.06.160 DUST CONTROL. CBC Appendix J Section J114 of the California Building Code is hereby added to the California Building Code to read as follows The owner of the site or the project contractor shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to prevent dust blowing from the site to adjacent properties Prior to the permit issuance, dust control sign and required contact information as required by the department's policy shall be installed at the site" 13 I lcclerklOrdlnances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word 12 842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx CHAPTER 15 08 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE SECTIONS 15 08 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE 15 08 020 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION 15 08 030 GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION 15 08 040 ROOF COVERING MATERIAL 15 08 050 APPENDICES DELETED 15.08.010: DOCUMENTS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE--COPIES ON FILE That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as the 2016 California Residential Code including Chapter 1, as amended, and Appendices H, J, S, and V as amended, is adopted as the residential code of the City and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred to and ale adopted and made part of this chapter 15 08 020 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION The following sections and subsections of the California Residential Code, Chapter 1, Division II, and Sections 105 through 114 2 are added and/or amended as follows L CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105 2, entitled "Work Exempt from permit, subsection Building," is hereby amended by amending item 2 and 3, and adding a new item 11, to read as follows 2 Wood, cham-link, plastic, metal or similar fences not over 6 feet in height or masonry, concrete fence not over 3 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall 3 Retaining walls that are not more than 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall above the lowest adjacent grade unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class I, II or III-A liquids 11 Flag pole not to exceed 20 feet in height above ground in a residential lot M CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section R105 5 of the California Residential Building Code is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows Building permits issued to repair under Chapter 8 04 or 8 05 of this code shall expire in sixty (60) days from the date such permit is issued unless otherwise 14 1 leclerklOrdinances os 2800 2899 in Wordl2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx authorized by the Chief Building Official that a longer period of time is needed to complete the work in which event such permit will expire at the end of such longei period o f time N CBC Chapter 1, Division 11 Section R105 8 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph to the end of the section Building permits may be issued to either: 1 Persons holding a valid license issued by State of California State Contractor's License Board, related to the specialty of the work being performed, oi 2 Persons providing bona fide proof of ownership of the property and buildings for which the permit is being issued or their authorized representative, or 3 Electrical permits for electrical work that includes meter upgrades oi meter resets must be obtained by a licensed electrical contractor or meeting the definition of a "Qualified Individual" in Article 100 of the California Electrical Code 0 CBC Chapter 1, Division 11 Section R108 5 of the California Residential Code is deleted in its entirety and hereby amend by adding the following section Fee Refunds The Chief Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected The Chief Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code The Chief Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit or which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done The Chief Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment P CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section R108 6 of the California Residential Code is deleted in its entirety and is hereby amended by adding the following section Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work 15 1 lcclerklOrdinanceslNos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Q CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section R108 7 of the California Residential Code is amended by adding the following paragraph to the end of the section Investigation fee An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code The minimum investigation fee shall be equal to the minimum fee as defined in Section 108 2 The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law R CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section R108 7 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph to the end of the section Re-inspections A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re- inspection when such portion of woik or which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site,the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans iequirmg the approval of the building official To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished for that purpose and pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the City In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid S CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section R112 1 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Chief Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the 16 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word2842 20I6 CODE ADOPTION docx jurisdiction The Chief Building Official shall be an ea officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and fmdmgs in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Chief Building Official T CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section R112 3 of the California Residential Code is hereby deleted U CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section 8113 1 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows Unlawful acts It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy or inamtam any building, structure of equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code V CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section R113 2 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows Notice of Violation The Chief Buildmg Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving removal, demolition, maintaining or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation W CBC Chapter 1, Division II Section R113 4 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows Violation penalties. It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the following erect, construct, enlarge, alter,repau,move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use or maintain any plumbing in violation of this chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon conviction such person may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment 17 11cclerk\Ordmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Wordu842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15.08.030 GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION CRC Chapter 4 Division II Section R401 4 1 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows A geotechnical or soil report is required for the new construction or when an addition is more than 50% of the existing floor area 15 08 040 ROOF COVERING MATERIAL CRC Chapter 9, Division II, Section R902 1 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905 A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section or where the edge of the roof is less than 3 feet from a lot line Classes A or B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108 The remaining section of the code remains the same 15.08.050 Appendices deleted. Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, T, U, W of the California Residential Code are hereby deleted CHAPTER 15.10 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE SECTIONS 15 10 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE 15 10 020 PLAN CHECK FEES 15 10 030 PERMIT FEES 15 10 040 MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES TABLE 15 10 050 APPEALS BOARD 15 10 060 VIOLATION— PENALTY 15.10.010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE. That certain document on file in the office of the City Cleik of the City marked and designated as the California Mechanical Code, 2016 Edition, including Chapter 1, Division II (as amended)with 18 I lcclerl.lOrdinances'Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doca Appendices, is adopted as the mechanical code of the City and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the California Mechanical Code are referred to and are adopted and made part of this chapter 15.10.020 PLAN CHECK FEES. CMC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 104 3 2 of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows 103 4 1 Plan Check Fees When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by 104 3, a plan check fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review Said plan check fee shall be as set forth by resolution of the City Council Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, an additional plan check fee shall be charged 15 10 030 PERMIT FEES CMC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 104 5 of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows Fees foi each permit shall be as established by resolution of the City Council 15 10 040 MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES TABLE CMC Chapter 1, Division II Table 104 5 of the California Mechanical Code is hereby deleted in its entirety 15 10 050 APPEALS BOARD CMC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 107 1 of the California Mechanical Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Chief Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Boaid of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction The Chief Building Official shall be an ex. officao member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Chief Building Official 19 I lcclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 3n Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 10 060 VIOLATION; PENALTY. It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the following elect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use or maintain any plumbing in violation of this chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon conviction such person may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a penod not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment CHAPTER 15.12 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE SECTIONS 15 12 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE 15 12 020 PLAN CHECK FEES 15 12 030 PERMIT FEES 15 12 040 PLUMBING PERMIT FEES TABLE 15 12 050 APPEALS BOARD 15 12 060 VIOLATION—PENALTY 15 12.010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE; COPIES ON FILE. That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as the California Plumbing Code, 2016 Edition, including Chapter 1, Division II (as amended) with Appendices, is adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the California Plumbing Code are referred to and are adopted and made part of this chapter 15.12.020 PLAN CHECK FEES CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 104 3 2 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows 103 4 1 Plan Check Fees When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by 104 3, a plan check fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review Said plan check fee shall be as set forth by resolution of the City Council 20 11cclerk\Ordmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, an additional plan check fee shall be charged 15 12.030 PERMIT FEES CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 104 5 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows Fees for each permit shall be as established by resolution of the City Council 15 12 040 PLUMBING PERMIT FEES TABLE CPC Chapter 1, Division II Table 104 5 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby deleted in its entirety 15 12 050 APPEALS BOARD CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 107 1 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to lead as follows In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Chief Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction The Chief Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Chief Building Official 15.12.060 VIOLATION, PENALTY. It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the following erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use or maintain any plumbing in violation of this chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions oftlus chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon conviction such person may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and inprisomnent 21 I\cc]erk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx CHAPTER 15.14 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE SECTIONS 15 14 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE 15 14 020 APPEALS BOARD 15 14 030 FUTURE EXPANSION AND CONVENIENCE 15 14 040 VIOLATION—PENALTY 15.14.010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE. That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as the California Electrical Code, 2016 Edition and Annexes thereto, is adopted as the Electrical Code of the City and all regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such electrical code and amendments are referred to and adopted and made a part of this chapter 15 14 020 APPEALS BOARD. CEC California Article 89, Section 89 108 8 shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be rewritten to read as follows In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Chief Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who ane not employees of the jurisdiction The Chief Building Official shall be an ea officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Chief Building Official 15 14 030 FUTURE EXPANSION AND CONVENIENCE CEC California Article 90, Section 90 8(C) of the California Electrical Code is hereby added to read as follows Flush-mounted distribution service installation for new one-family dwellings shall be piovided with three additional three-quarter inch raceways,two raceways for future interior and one raceway for exterior use The interior raceways shall terminate in an approved manner in an attic, underfloor space or other location approved by the chief building official Where an underfloor space does not exist, two raceways shall terminate in the attic 22 I 1ccIerl.lOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx if one exists, or under the eave when no attic exists The exterior raceway shall be capped and terminate outside the distnbution service enclosure 15 14 040 VIOLATION, PENALTY It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or entity to do or permit the following erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use or ]maintain any electrical system in violation of this chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon conviction such person may be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a penod not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment Chapter 15.16 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE SECTIONS 15 16 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE 15 16 020 VIOLATION, PENALTY 15 16 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as the California Green Building Standards, 2016 Edition, is adopted as the Green Building Code of the City and all of the mandatory regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred to and are adopted and made part of this Chapter 15 16 020 VIOLATION; PENALTY It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate or allow violations of any mandatory requirement of this chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment 23 11cclerklOrd]nances\NDs 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE.ADOPTION!docx Chapter 15 18 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE SECTIONS 15 18 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, COPIES ON FILE 15 18 020 VIOLATION AND PENALTY 15 18 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE. That certain document on file in the office of the city clerk of the city marked and designated as the California Energy Code, 2016 edition, is adopted as the Energy Code of the City and all ofthe mandatory regulations,provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred to and are adopted and made part of this chapter 15.18.020 VIOLATION, PENALTY. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate or allow violations of any mandatory requirement of this chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions ofthis chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment Chapter 15 22 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE SECTIONS 15 22 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE 15 22 020 VIOLATION, PENALTY 15.22.010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE. That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as the California Historical Building Code, 2016 Edition, is adopted as the Historical Building Code of the City and all of the mandatory regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred to and are adopted and made part of this Chapter 15 22 020 VIOLATION, PENALTY 24 I lec[erk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate or allow violations of any mandatory requirement of this chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment Chapter 15 24 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE SECTIONS 15 24 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE 15 24 020 APPEALS BOARD 15 24 020 VIOLATION, PENALTY 15.24.010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as the California Existing Building Code, 2016 Edition including Appendix A, is adopted is entirety as the California Existing Building Code of the City and all of the mandatory iegulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred to and are adopted and made part of this Chapter 15 24 020 APPEALS BOARD CIBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 112 1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Chief Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction The Chief Building Official shall be an eA officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter befoie the Board The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Chief Building Official 25 1 1cclerl lOrdinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION dacx 15.24.030 VIOLATION; PENALTY. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate or allow violations of any mandatory requirement of this chapter Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day of portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted Upon conviction, such person may be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment Chapter 15 26 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE SECTIONS 15 26 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE 15 26 020 ENFORCEMENT 15 26 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE. That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City marked and designated as the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, is adopted as the Uniform Housing Code of the City and all of the mandatory regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred to and are adopted and made part of this Chapter 15 26 20 ENFORCEMENT. Uniform Housing Code Chapter 2 Section 203 1 shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be rewritten to read as follows In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Chief Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction The Chief Building Official shall be an ea officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Chief Building Official 26 I Icclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Chapter 15 32 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION SECTIONS 15 32 010 PURPOSE 15 32 020 DEFINITIONS 15 32 030 APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER PROVISIONS 15 32 040 ESTABLISHMENT OF AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARDS 15 32 050 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED 15 32 060 ABROGATION OR GREATER RESTRICTIONS 15 32 070 INTERPRETATION 15 32 080 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 15 32 090 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT-REQUIRED-APPLICATION 15 32 100 CITY MANAGER- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 15 32 110 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 15 32 120 UTILITY STANDARDS 15 32 130 SUBDIVISION STANDARDS 15 32 140 STANDARDS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES 15 32 150 STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL STANDARDS 15 32 160 FLOODWAYS 15 32 170 MUDSLIDE 15 32 180 APPEALS BOARD 15 32 190 VARIANCE CONDITIONS 15 32 010 PURPOSE. The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the public health, safety and welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by establishing requirements and restrictions designed to protect human life and health, minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects and damage to public facilities and utilities, minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public, maultam a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of areas of special hazards so as to minimize future flood blight areas and ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard 15.32.020 DEFINITIONS The following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them Accessory use means a use which is incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the parcel of land on which it is located Alluvial fan means a geomorphologic feature characterized by a cone or fan-shaped deposit of 27 11cc1erk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx boulders, gravel, and fine sediments that have been eroded from mountain slopes, transported by flood flows, and then deposited on the valley floors, and which is subject to flash flooding, high velocity flows, debris flows, erosion, sediment movement and deposition, and channel migration Apex means the point of highest elevation on an alluvial fan, which on undisturbed fans is genially the point where the major stream that fonned the fan emerges from the mountain front Appeal means a request for a review of the Municipal Utilities Director interpretation of any provision of this Chapter Area of shallow flooding means a designated AO or AH Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) where the base flood depths range from one to three feet, a clearly defined channel does not exist, the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate, and velocity flow may be evident Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow Base Flood means a flood which has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (also called the "100-year flood") Base flood is the term used throughout this Chapter Basement means any area of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on all sides Development means any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings, structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials Encroachment means the advance or infringement ofuses,plant growth, fill, excavation,buildings, permanent structures or development into a flood plain which may impede or alter the flow capacity of a floodplain Existing manufactured home park or subdivision means a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before the effective date of this Chapter Expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision means the preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation ofutilities,the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) Flood, flooding, or flood water means 1 A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal waters, the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source, and/or mudslides (i e , mudflows), and 2 The condition resulting from flood-related erosion Flood boundary and floodway map (FBFM) means the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency of Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazard and the floodway Flood Hazard Boundary Map means the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Federal Insurance Administration has delineated the areas of flood hazards Flood insurance rate map (FIRM) means the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency of Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk of premium zones applicable to the City 28 11ccterklOrdinanccslNos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Flood insurance study means the official report provided by the Federal Insurance Administration that includes flood profiles, the Flood Insurance Rate Map, the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map and the water surface elevation of the base flood Floodplain or flood prone area means any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source (see "Flooding") Floodplain Administrator means the City's Manager or the City Manager's designee Floodplain management means the operation of an overall program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage and preserving and enhancing, where possible, natural resources in the floodplain, including but not limited to, emergency preparedness plans, flood control woiks, floodplain management regulations and open space plans Floodplain management regulations means this Chapter, subdivision regulations, building codes, health regulations, ordinances (such as grading and erosion control) and other applications of police power regulations which contiol development in flood-prone areas This term describes federal, state or local regulations, in any combination thereof, which provide standards for preventing and reducing flood loss and damage Flood proofing means any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures and their contents Floodway means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot (referred to as "Regulatory Floodway") Floodway frmge means that area of the floodplain on either side of the "Regulatory Floodway" where encroachment may be permitted Fraud and victimization as related to Sections 15 32 180 and 15 32 190 of this Chapter, means that the variance granted must not cause fraud on or victimization of the public In examining this requirement, the City will consider the fact that every newly constructed building adds to government responsibilities and remains a part of the City for fifty to one-hundred years Buildings that are permitted to be constructed below the base flood elevation are subject during all those years to increased risk of damage from floods, while future owners of the property and the City as a whole are subject to all the costs, inconvenience, danger, and suffering that those increased flood damages bring In addition, future owners may purchase the property, unaware that it is subject to potential flood damage, and can be insured only at very high flood insurance rates Functionally dependent use means a use which cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water Governing body means the City Council of the City of Redlands that is empowered to adopt and implement regulations to provide for the public health, safety and general welfare of its citizenry Hardship as reflated to Section 15 32 190, of this Chapter means the exceptional hardship that would result fiom a failure to grant a requested variance The City Council requires that the variance be exceptional, unusual, and peculiar to the property involved Mere economic or financial hardship alone is not exceptional Inconvenience, aesthetic considerations, physical handicaps, personal preferences, or the disapproval one's neighbors likewise cannot, as a rule, qualify as an exceptional hardship All of these problems can be resolved through other means without granting a variance, even if the alternative is more expensive, or requires the property owner to build elsewhere or put the parcel to a different use than originally intended 29 I\cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Highest adjacent grade means the highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure Historic structure means any structure that is 1 Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register, 2 Certified or pielimmarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district, 3 Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of Interior, or 4 Individually listed on the City's local inventory of historic places Levee system means a man-made structure, usually an earthen embankment, designed and constructed in accoi dance with sound engineering practices to contain, control or divert the flow of water so as to provide protection from temporary flooding Levee system means a flood protection system which consists of a levee, or levees, and associated structures, such as closure and drainage devices,which are constructed and operated in accord with sound engineering practices Lowest floor means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, including basement, (see "Basement") for 1 An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure below the lowest floor that is usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor provided it conforms to applicable non-elevation design requirements, but not limited to a The wet flood proofing standard, in section 15 32 110 C b The anchoring standards, m sections 15 32 110 A c The construction materials and methods standards, in section 15 32 110 B and d The standards for utilities in section 15 32 120 2 Residential structures, all subgrade enclosed areas are prohibited as they are considered to be basements (see "Basement" definition) This prohibition includes below-grade garages and storage areas Manufactured home means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities The term "manufactured home" does not include a "recreational vehicle " Manufactured home park or subdivision means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale Market value means the cost to replace the structure in new condition and adjusting that cost figure by the amount of depreciation which has accrued since the structure was constructed The cost of replacement of the structure shall be based on a square foot cost factor determined by reference to a building cost estimation guide recognized by the building construction industry The amount of depreciation shall be determined by taking into account the age and physical deterioration of the structure and functional obsolescence as approved by the floodplain administrator, but shall not include economic or other forms of external obsolescence Use of replacement costs or accrued depreciation factors different from those contained in recognized building cost estimation guides 30 1 cclerk\Ordmances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx may be considered only is such factors are included in a report prepared by an independent professional appraiser and supported by written explanation of the differences Mean sea level means, for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929 or other datum, to which base flood elevation shown on a community's Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced Minimum necessary means to afford relief with a minimum of deviation from the requn ements of this Chapter Mudslide(i e , mudflow)prone area means an area with land surfaces and slopes ofunconsohdated material where the history, geology, and climate indicate a potential for mudflow New construction for floodplain management purposes, means structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after the effective date of floodplain management regulations adopted by this City, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures New manufactured home park or subdivision means a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after the effective date of floodplain management regulations adopted by this City Obstruction means any darn, wall, wharf, embankment, levee, dike, pile, abutment, protection, excavation, channelization, bridge, conduit, culvert, building, wire, fence, rock, gravel, refuse, fill structure, vegetation or other material in, along, across or projection into any watercourse which may alter, impede, retard oi change the direction and/or velocity of the flow of water, or due to its location, its propensity to snare or collect debris earned by the flow of water, or its likelihood of being earned downstream Public safety and nuisance, as related to Section 15 32 190 of this Chapter,means that the granting of a variance must not result in anything which is injurious to safety or health of an entire community or neighborhood, or any considerable number of persons, or unlawfully obstructs the free passage or use, in the customary manner, of any navigable Iake or river, bay, stream, canal, or basin Recreational vehicle means a vehicle which is 1 Built on a single chassis, 2 Four hundred square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection, 3 Designed to be self-propelled oi permanently towable by a light-duty truck, and 4 Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use Regulatory floodway means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot Remedy a violation means to bring a structure or other development into compliance with State and local floodplain management regulations, or, if that is not possible, to reduce the impacts of its noncompliance Ways that impacts may be reduced include protecting the structure or other affected development from flood damages, implementing the enforcement provisions of this Chapter or otherwise deterring future similar violations, or reducing State or Federal financial exposure with regard to the structure or other development Riverine means relating to, formed by, or resembling a river (including tributaries), stream or 31 1 1cc1erklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx brook Special flood hazard area (SFHA) means an area in the floodplain subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given yeas and is shown on an FHBM or FIRM as Zone A, AO, Al-A30, AE, A99,or AH Start of construction includes substantial improvement, and other proposed new development and means the date the building permit was issued, provided, the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement of other improvement was within one hundred eighty days of the permit date The "actual start" means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings,the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation, or the placement of manufactured home on a foundation "Permanent construction" does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling,the installation of streets and/or walkways, nor does it include excavation of basements, footings, piers or foundations or the erection of temporary forms, nor not does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwellings units or not part of the main structure For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structure part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building Structure means a walled and roofed building that is principally above ground, including a gas or liquid storage tank or a manufactured home Substantial damage means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to it's before damaged condition would equal or exceed fifty percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred Substantial improvement means any reconstruction,rehabilitation, addition, or other proposed new development of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent of the market value of the structure before the start of construction of the improvement This term includes structures which have incurred substantial damage, regardless of the actual repair work performed The term does not, however, include either 1 Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations or state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions, or 2 Any alteration of a historic structure, provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a historic structure Variance means a grant of relief from the requirements of this Chapter which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this Chapter Violation means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with this Chapter A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certification, or other evidence of compliance required by this Chapter is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided Water surface elevation means the height, in relation to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, (or the datum, where specified) of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the flood plains of coastal or riverine areas Watercourse means a lake,river, creek, stream, wash, arroyo, channel or other topographic feature 32 i\cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx on or over which waters flow at least periodically Watercourse includes specifically designated areas in which substantial flood damage may occur 15 32 030 APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER PROVISIONS This Chapter applies to all areas of special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of the City 15 32 040 ESTABLISHMENT OF AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARDS The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the Flood Insurance Study(FIS) dated July 3, 1978, and the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRMs) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps (FBFMs), dated January 3, 1979, and all subsequent amendments and/or revisions, are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Chapter This Flood Insurance Study(FIS) and attendant mapping is the minimum area of applicability of this Chapter and may be supplemented by studies for other areas which allow implementation of this Chapter and which are recommended to the City Council by the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director The study, FIRMs and FBFMs are on file at 35 Cajon Street, Suite 15A, Municipal Utilities and Engineeimg Department 15.32.050 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED No structure of land shall hereafter be constructed,located, extended, converted or altered without full compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and other applicable regulations Any violations of the provisions of this Chapter by failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions) shall constitute a misdemeanor Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the City from taking any action necessary to prevent or remedy a violation 15.32.060 ABROGATION OR GREATER RESTRICTIONS. This Chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions However, where this Chapter and another ordinance, easement, covenant or deed restriction conflicts or overlaps, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail 15.32.070 INTERPRETATION. In the interpretation and application of this Chapter, all provisions shall be considered as minimum requirements, liberally construed in favor of the City and deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under State statutes 15 32 080 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY The degree of flood protection required by this Chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering consideiations Larger floods can and will 33 I cclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word 12 842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx occur on occasions and flood heights may be increased by man-made or natuial causes This Chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards, or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages This Chapter shall not create liability on the part of the City, any elected official, officer or employee thereof, the State of California, or the Federal Insurance Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this Chapter or any rule or regulation made pursuant to this Chapter 15 32 090 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT-REQUIRED-APPLICATION. A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions and elevation of the area in question, existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities and the location of the foregoing, provided, however, the following information is required A Site plan, including but not limited to I For all structures, spot ground elevations at building corners and 20-foot or smallei intervals along the foundation footprint, or foot contour elevation throughout the building site, and 2 Proposed location of water supply, sanitary sewer, and utilities, and 3 If available, the base flood elevation from the Flood Insuiance Study and/or Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and 4 If applicable, the location of the regulatory floodway, and B Foundation design detail, including but not limited to 1 Proposed elevation in relation to man sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures, and 2 For a crawl-space foundation, located and total net area of foundation opening as required in Section 15 32 110 of this Chapter, and 3 For foundation place on fill, the location and height of fill, and compaction requirements (compacted to 95 percent using the Standaid Proctor Test method) and C Proposed elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any nonresidential structure will be flood proofed, as required in Section 15 32 110 of this Chapter, and D All appropriate certification listed in Section 15 32 110 of this Chapter, and E Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered of relocated as a result of proposed development 15 32 100 CITY MANAGER- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The City Manager or the City Manager's designee (hereinafter "City Manager"), as the designated Floodplain Administrator, shall administer, implement, and enforce this Chapter by granting or denying development permits in accordance with its piovisions and the Municipal Utilities and 34 I\cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Engineering Director duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to A Permit Review Review all development to determine that 1 Review all development permits to determine that the pennit requirements of this Chapter have been satisfied, 2 Ensure that all other state and federal permits have been obtained, 3 Determine that the site is reasonably safe from flooding, and 4 The proposed development does not adversely affect the carrying capacity of areas where base flood elevations have been determined but a floodway has not been designated For purposes of this Chapter, "adversely affects" means that the cumulative effect of the proposed development when combined with all othei existing and anticipated development will increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point B Review, Use and Development of Other Base Flood Data 1 When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with 15 32 040,the City Manager shall obtain, review and utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state or other sources, or if no base flood elevation data is available from a federal or state agency or other source, in order to adinulistei Section 15 32 120 Any such information shall be submitted to the City for adoption, or 2 If no base flood elevation data is available from a federal or state agency or other source, then a base flood elevation shall be obtained using one of the two methods from the FEMA publication "Managing Floodplain Development in Approximate Zone A Areas-A Guide of Obtaining and Developing Bas (100-year) Flood Elevations" dated July 1995 in order to administer Section 15 32 120 a Simplified method 100 year or base flood discharge shall be obtained using the appropriate regression equation found in a U S Geological Survey publication, or the discharge-drainage area method, and ii Base flood elevation shall be obtained using the Quick-2 computer program developed by FEMA, or b Detail method i 100 year or base flood discharge shall be obtained using the U S Army Corps of Engineer's HEC-HMS computer program, and ii Base flood elevation shall be obtained using the U S Army Corps of Engineers' HEC-RAS computes program C Notification of Other Agencies In alteration or relocation of a watercourse 1 Notify adjacent communities and the California Department of Water Resources prim to alteration or relocation, 2 Submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and 3 Assure that the flood carrying capacity within the altered or relocated 35 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx portion of said watercourse is maintained D Documentation of Floodplam Development Obtain and maintain for public inspection and make available as needed the following 1 Certification required by Section 15 32 110 and 15 32 140 (lowest floor elevations), 2 Certification required by Section 15 32 110 C4 (elevation or flood proofing of non-residential structures), 3 Certification of elevation require Section 15 32 110 C5 (wet flood proofing standards) 4 Certification of elevation required by Section 15 32 130 (subdivision standards) 5 Certification required by Section 15 32 160 (floodway encroachments), 6 Reports required by Section 15 32 160 (mudflow standards) E Map Determinations Make interpretations, where needed, as to the exact location of the boundai ies of the areas of special flood hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions) Any person contesting the location of a boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the mterpretation as provided in Section 15 32 180 and 15 32 190 of this Chapter F Remedial Action Take action to remedy violations of this Chapter 1.5 32 1.10 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS In all areas of special flood hazards the following standards are required A Anchoring 1 All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy 2 All manufactured homes shall meet the anchoring standards of Section 15 32 140 of this section B Construction Materials and Methods 1 All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with flood resistant materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage, 2 All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage 3 All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding, and if 4 Within zone AH or AO, adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide flood waters around and away from proposed structures 36 I\cclerk\Ordinances\NOs 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx C Elevation and Flood proofing 1 Residential construction, new or substantial improvement of any structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to of above the base flood elevation Upon the completion of the structure the elevation of the lowest floor including basement shall be certified by a registered professional engineer or surveyor, or verified by the City Manager to be properly elevated 2 Residential construction, new or substantial improvement, of any structure in zone AO shall have the lowest floor, ilcludmg basement, elevated above the highest adjacent grade to a height exceeding the depth number specified in feet on the FIRM by at least two feet, or elevated at least four feet above the highest adjacent glade if no depth number is specified Upon the completion of the structure, the elevation of the lowest floor including basement shall be certified by a registered professional engineer or surveyor, or by the City Manager to be properly elevated 3 Residential construction, new of substantial improvement of any structure in zone A shall have the lowest floor, including basement, be elevated at least two feet above the base flood elevation Upon the completion of the structure, the elevation of the lowest floor mcludmg basement shall be certified by a registered professional engineer or surveyor, or by the City Manager to be properly elevated 4 Nonresidential construction, new or substantial improvement, shall either be elevated in conformance with subsection Cl or C2 of this section or together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities be flood proofed so that below the base flood level the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water, have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy, and be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the standards of this subsection are satisfied Such certifications shall be provided to the City Manager 5 All new construction and substantial improvements, that fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor (excluding basements) that are usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage, and which are subject to flooding, shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of flood waters Designs for meeting this requirement shall either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect and must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria a Have a minimum of two openings having a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves or other coverings or devices, provided, that they permit the automatic entry and exit of flood waters, or 37 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx b Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect 6 Manufactured homes shall satisfy the standards in Section 15 32 140 15.32 120 UTILITY STANDARDS A All new and replacement water supply and sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system and dischaige from the systems into flood waters B On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding 15 32 130 SUBDIVISION STANDARDS A All preliminary subdivision proposals shall identify the special flood hazard area and the elevation of the base flood B All final subdivision plans shall provide the elevation of proposed structures and pads If the site is filled above the base flood elevation, the lowest floor and pad elevation shall be certified by a registered professional engineer or surveyor and provided to the City Manager C All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage D All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage E All subdivisions shall provide adequate drainage to reduce exposure to flood hazards 15.32.140 STANDARDS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES A All manufactured homes that are placed or substantially improved within Zones Al- 30, AH, and AE on the community's Flood Insurance Rate Map, on sites located, 1) outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision, 2) in a new manufactured home park or subdivision, 3) in an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision, 4) in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on which a manufactuied home has incurred "substantial damage" as the result of a flood, shall be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactuied home is elevated to at least three feet (3') above the base flood elevation and be securely fastened to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist floatation collapse and lateral movement B All manufactured homes to be placed of substantially improved on sites in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision within Zones Al- 30, AH, and AE on the community's Flood Insurance Rate Map that are not subject to the provisions of subsection A of this section will be fastened to an adequately anchor foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement, and to be elevated so that 38 E 1cckrk\Ordtnances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doex either the 1 The lowest floor of the manufactured home is at least two feet above the base flood elevation, or 2 The manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other foundation elements of at least equivalent strength that are no less than thirty-six inches in height above grade Upon completion of the structure, the elevation of the lowest floor including basement shall be certified by a registered professional engineer or surveyor, and verified by the city building inspector to be properly elevated Such certification and verification shall be provided to the City Manager 15 32 150 STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES All recreational vehicles placed on sites within a floodplain shown on the City's Flood Insurance Rate Map will either A Be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days, B Be fully licensed and ready for highway use - a recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnects type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions, of C Meet the permit requirements of this Chapter and the elevation and anchoring requirements for manufactured homes in 15 32 140 of this Chapter 15 32 160 FLOODWAYS Located within areas of special flood hazard established in Section 15 32 040 of this Chapter are areas designated as floodways Because the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of flood waters which carry debris, potential projectiles and erosion potential, the following provisions shall apply A Prohibit encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and other development unless certification by a registered professional engineer or architect is provided demonstrating that encroachments shall not result in any increase in the base flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge B If the above is satisfied, all new construction, substantial improvements, and proposed development shall comply with all other applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of this article 15.32.170 MUDSLIDE (I.E., MUDFLOW PRONE AREAS) A The City Manager shall review permits for proposed construction of other development to determine if it is proposed within a mudslide area B Permits shall be reviewed to determine that the proposed site and improvement will be reasonably safe from mudslide hazards Factors to be considered in making this 39 I IcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx determination include but are not limited to 1) the type and quality of soils, 2) evidence of ground water or surface water problems, 3) depth and quality of any fill, 4) overall slope of the site, 5) weight that any proposed development will impose on the slope C Within areas which may have mudslide hazards,the City Manager shall require that 1) a site investigation and further review be made by persons qualified in geology and soils engineering, 2) the proposed grading, excavation, new construction, and substantial improvement be adequately designed and protected against mudslide damages, 3) the propose grading, excavation, new construction, and substantial improvement not aggravate the existing hazard by creating ether on-site or off-site disturbances, 4) drainage, planting, watering, and maintenance not endanger slope stability 15 32 180 APPEALS BOARD A The Planning Commission shall hear and decide the appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this Chapter when it is alleged that there is an error in any requirement, decision or determination made by the City Manager in the enforcement or administration of the ordinance codified in this Chapter In passing upon such applications, the Planning Commission shall consider all technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other provisions of this Chaptei, and 1 The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others, 2 The danger of life and property due to flooding or erosion damage, 3 The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the existing individual owner and future owners of the property, 4 The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community, 5 The necessity for the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable, 6 The availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject to flooding or erosion damage, 7 The compatibility of the proposed use with existing an anticipated development, 8 The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain management program for that area, 9 The safety of access to the property in time of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles, 10 The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate ofrrse, and sediment transport of the flood waters expected at the site, and 11 The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water system, and streets and bridges 40 11cc1erk\QrdmancesWos2800 2899 in Wordt2S42 20[6 CODE ADOPTION docx B Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice that the structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest floor elevation below the regulatory flood elevation and that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation A copy of the notice shall be recorded by the City Manager in the office of the County Recorder foi San Bernardino County and shall be recorded in a manner so that it appears in the chain of title to the affected paieel of land C Upon consideration of the factors listed in this section and the purposes of this Chapter, the Planning Commission may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this Chapter The City Manager shall maintain the records of all appeal actions and report any variances to the Federal Insurance Administration upon request 15.32.190 VARIANCE CONDITIONS A Generally, variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements, and other proposed new development to be erected on a lot of one- half acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing Section 15 32 090 through 15 32 170 of the Chapter have been fully considered As the lot size increases beyond one-half acre, the technical justification required for issuing the variance increases B Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of historic structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places,upon a determination that the proposed reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as an historic structure and the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the structure C Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result D Variances shall only be issued upon and determination that the variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief E Variances shall be issued upon 1 A showing of good and sufficient cause, 2 A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship to the applicant, and 3 A determination that the granting of a variance would not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of, the public or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances F Variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements and for other development necessary foi the conduct of a functionally dependent use, provided, that the provisions of this article are satisfied and that the structure or other development is protected by methods that minimize flood damages during the 41 11cclerklOrdanances\Nos2800 2899 in Wordl2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx base flood and create no additional threats to public safety and does not create a public nuisance " Chapter 15 34 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS SECTIONS 15 34 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE 15 34 020 ENFORCEMENT 15 34 010 DOCUMENT ADOPTED BY REFERENCE - COPIES ON FILE That certain document on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City maiked and designated as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, is adopted as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings of the City and all of the mandatory regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code and amendments are referred to and are adopted and made part of this Chapter 15 34 20 BOARD OF APPEALS Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Chapter 2 Section 205 1 shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be rewritten to read as follows In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or detenrnnation made by the Chief Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction The Chief Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Chief Building Official 42 I lcclerk\Ordinances\Nos2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE.ADOPTION docx Chapter 15.36 SIGN CODE Article I General Provisions 15 36 010 Short Title 15 36 020 Intent and Purpose 15 36 030 Applicability Article II Sign Definitions and Measurement 15 36 040 Definitions 15 36 050 Area Measurement 15 36 060 Height Measurement Article III General Sign Standards 15 36 070 General Standards 15 36 080 Permits and Fees 15 36 090 Permit Submittal Requirements 15 36 100 Sign Approval Required 15 36 110 Construction and Maintenance Standards 15 36 120 Standards for Monument and Pedestal Signs 15 36 130 Maximum Brightness 15 36 140 Prohibited Signs 15 36 150 Signs under Canopies or Overhangs 15 36 160 Sign Programs Article IV Sign Standards for Commercial Zoning Districts 15 36 190 General Commercial Sign Standards 15 36 200 C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts 15 36 210 C-3 Zoning District 15 36 220 C-4 Zoning District 15 36 230 C-M Zoning District 15 36 240 Signs in the Downtown Business District 15 36 250 C-D Overlay District 15 36 260 A-P, A-P-C, and MF Zoning Districts 15 36 270 EV/AP Zoning District Article V Sign Standards for Residential Zoning Districts 15 36 280 For Sale, For Lease, For Rent Signs 15 36 290 Identification Signs m Multiple-Family Residential Districts 15 36 300 Identification Signs for Single-Family Residential Districts 15 36 305 Mobile home Parks Zoning District 15 36 310 Signs for Nonresidential Uses in Residential Zoning Districts 43 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Article VI Sign Standards for Other Zoning Districts 15 36 330 MF, M-P, M-1, I-P, and M-2 Zoning Districts 15 36 340 E Zoning District 15 36 350 T Zoning District 15 36 360 P Zoning District 15 36 370 0 Zoning District 15 36 380 A-D Zoning District Article VII Sign Standards for Specific Sign Types 15 36 390 Automobile and Watercraft Dealership Signs 15 36 400 Changeable Copy Signs 15 36 410 Freeway Facing Signs 15 36 420 Freeway Oriented Signs 15 36 430 Mandatory Signs 15 36 440 Movie Theater Signs 15 36 450 Multi-Tenant Signs 15 36 460 Neon on Buildings 15 36 470 Regional Shopping Center Signs 15 36 480 Regional Mall Signs 15 36 490 Service Station Signs 15 36 500 Maui Identification Signs for Buildings Over One Hundred Thousand Square Feet in Area 15 36 510 Signs for Buildings Exceeding Three Stories in Height Article VIII Temporary Signs 15 36 520 General Regulations for Banner Signs 15 36 530 Banner Signs m Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts 15 36 540 Banner Signs in Residential and Other Noncommercial and Nonindustrial Zoning Districts 15 36 550 Construction Signs 15 36 560 Open House Signs 15 36 570 Sale, Rent, and Lease Signs 15 36 580 Searchlights 15 36 590 Subdivision Signs 15 36 600 Window Signs Article IX Sign Code Enforcement and Administration 15 36 610 Abatement of Nonconforming Signs 15 36 620 Notice of Violation, Removal 15 36 630 Variance from Structural Requirements 15 36 640 Nonconforming Signs 15 36 650 Violation, Penalty 15 36 660 Judicial Review 44 1 leclerklOrdinances1Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Article I General Provisions 15 36 010 SHORT TITLE This chapter shall be known as the SIGN CODE 15 36 020 INTENT AND PURPOSE A This chapter establishes regulations for the erection, maintenance and use of signs and other exterior advertising media within the city to l Safeguaid and enhance property values, 2 Protect public and private investment in buildings and open spaces, 3 Improve the appearance of the city as a place in which to live and work, and as an attraction to nonresidents who come to visit or trade, 4 Encourage sound signing practices as an aid to business, and to provide information to the traveling public, 5 Prevent excessive and confusing sign displays, 6 Reduce hazards to motorists and pedestrians, and 7 Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare B The city has a reputation as a community of natural beauty rendering it highly attractive to visitors and potential futuie residents The city council has determined that the natural, traditional and manmade advantages of the city substantially contribute to the residential character of the community and to its aesthetic, cultural and economic values The unregulated and uncontrolled erection and maintenance of signs, billboaids and advertising structures results in a gaudy and garish atmosphere that would be out of harmony with the fine attributes and excellent character of the city The city council further determines that the lack of regulation and control of signs results m costly and unfair competition for the public eye through the proliferation, increased height, and size of signs, and that the safety of the general public requires that the structural elements and location of signs be regulated C The reasonable and proper regulation of signs and advertising structures is conducive to the fullest enjoyment by the people of the community of natural and traditional advantages, and necessary to prevent depreciation of property values, and the regulation of signs results in a more fair and equitable public exposure of the advertising displays of all businesses, large and small, and that the appearance of the commercial areas will be protected D It is also the intent of this chapter to recognize that the eventual elimination of existing signs that do not conform with the provisions of this chapter is as important as is prohibiting new signs that would violate these regulations 45 1 1cclerklOrdrnances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 36 030 APPLICABILITY A The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all zones established by Title 18 of this code Except as noted below, a "sign", as defined in this chapter, may be affixed, erected, constructed, placed, established, mounted or maintained only in compliance with the standards, procedures and other requirements of this chapter The standards regarding number and size of signs regulated by this chapter are maximum standards, unless otherwise stated In those areas of the city where specific plan sign standards or sign programs have been adopted by ordinance or resolution, those sign standards or sign programs shall apply, provided, however, the "substitution" provisions of this section shall apply to such programs and plans This chapter shall not apply to the following signs 1 Signs which are not visible from any public vehicular or pedestrian right of way, 2 Signs required by federal or state law which do not exceed the minimum number and dimensional requirements of such law, 3 Signs and advertising for the California state lottery as authorized by Government Code section 8800 et seq , 4 Signs containing a maximum area of two (2) square feet or less, 5 Holiday decorations and lights, 6 FIags and any other insignia of any government that do not display a commercial message and are attached to poles, provided that no more than three(3) flags/poles are permitted on property containing less than one acre of land, and no more than six (6) flags/poles are permitted on property containing moie than one acre of land Poles for flags and insignia shall not exceed thirty feet (30') in height and flags shall not exceed forty two (42) square feet in surface area Such flags shall be mamltanned in good condition and free of tattering or tearing The city has a compelling interest in permitting the identification of government facilities, 7 Stieet address signs The city has a compelling interest in permitting such signs to promote the identification of property to guide emergency response personnel,provided such signs shall not exceed two (2)square feet in area or the size required by the city's fire department, whichever is greater, 8 Official traffic signs or other municipal directional signs, legal notices, advertisements prescribed by law and placed by governmental entities, and signs indicating the location of buried utility lines or any notices posted by a governmental officer in the scope of the officei's duty The city has a compelling interest in permitting such signs to comply with state and local laws and to promote public safety, 9 Memorial tablets and identification plaques installed by a recognized 46 1 1ccjerklOrdinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doer governmental historical agency The city has a compelling interest in permitting such signs to promote interest in historical structures and events and to promote public safety and identification, 10 Time and temperature signs containing no advertising copy The city has a compelling interest in permitting such signs to promote awareness of local conditions for individuals with medical problems, 11 Signs not exceeding two (2) square feet and carried by individuals who are standing, sitting or traveling along any public sidewalk or other public property, 12 Signs located on city owned property, 13 Signs located in the interior of a building or enclosed area, 14 Signs designated by the city as a historic resource, provided that the original verbiage, symbols and structure of the sign are retailed B All sign programs that were approved prioi to the effective date hereof are subject only to the "substitution" provisions of this section,provided,however, that if any such sign program is proposed for amendment to increase overall sign area allowed, then the sign program shall be amended to conform with all development and design standards of this chapter C In each instance, and under the same conditions in which this chapter permits any sign, a sign containing an ideological, political or other noncommercial message of the same dimensions shall be permitted Noncommercial messages may be placed on any sign otherwise permitted by this chapter D Real estate signs may be placed as authorized by Civil Code section 713 et seq , provided they shall comply with the type, number, area, height, special restrictions and permitting requirements applicable to temporary signs in the zoning district in which the real estate sign is located 47 11cclerklOrd€nances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Article II Sign Definitions and Measurement 15 36 040 DEFINITIONS For purposes of this chapter,the following definitions shall apply Terms used in this chapter which are not defined below shall be used as otherwise defined in this code AREA OF A SIGN Refers to the area as measured in accordance with the requirements of this chapter AWNING Either an appendage or shelter (which may be covered in fabric or more durable materials) supported entirely fiom the exterior wall of a building An awning which does not contain words or symbols is not considered a sign (See definition of Canopy) BANNER Any type of fabric, vinyl, or similar sign attached to a building or other structure Banners may be displayed only as provided i1 this chapter BILLBOARD A sign which, except for signs located in unified centers, advertises a business, commodity, industry or other activity which is sold, offered or conducted elsewhere than on the premises upon which such sign is located (See definition of Premises ) BUILDING LINE A line established by ordmance beyond which no building may extend Depending upon the zoning district or other applicable development standards, a building line may be a property line CANOPY An awning which is supported from the exterior wall of a building and from supports to the ground below (See definition of Awning ) CHANGEABLE COPY Copy containing, displaying or having media or letters each of which can be readily changed without tools, where allowed by this chapter (See definition of Readei Board ) CONSTRUCTION SIGN A sign available for a construction project CORNER CUTOFF AREA A triangle formed as shown in figure I herein Note The dimensions of"corner cutoff areas" may vary, depending on roadway type, zoning, and other featuies See section 18 16 010 of this code 48 I\cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx � t ee ;:*' To determine clear sight triangle, extend right of way tines (a). then measure back X€eet and I ' establish line b The X dimension vanes w t.h roadway type, as determined by the Public Works Department Figure 1 Corner Cutoff DIRECTOR The City's Development Services Directoi or his or her designee ELEVATION DRAWING A scale drawing of the side, front, or rear of a sign or structure ENTITY An independent, separate and individual business For the purpose of this code, separately owned and operated businesses housed in a single building shall not be considered separate entities unless all of the following apply A The business is completely separated from the remainder of the building by walls and ceilings, and B The business has at least one wall forming the exterioi of the building, and C The business has a customer entrance through this exterior wall EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN Any sign which is illuminated from a light source which shines directly on the exterioi of the sign FASCIA Refers to a vertical surface in the form of a flat horizontal band on the face of a building FASCIA SIGN A sign applied to the fascia of a building (See definition of Fascia) FREESTANDING SIGN Any sign supported by a structural element which is not attached to any part of a building This definition includes pole signs, ground signs, pedestal signs, portable signs, and monument signs 49 1 leclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 In Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx FREEWAY Shall be as defined in the Streets and Highways Code of the state of California FREEWAY ORIENTED SIGN A pole mounted sign for a motorist serving business Freeway oriented signs shall be regulated as provided in this chapter (See definition of Motorist Serving Business ) FRONTAGE Building Frontage The portion(s) of a building which face a public street, alleyway or public parking lot, even if there is no entrance or exit for use by the general public No store or lease space shall be credited with more than one building frontage /Buildin• • F= Frontage tcount 1 Frvntsie Dn)y) Figure 3: Building Frontage Lot Frontage That portion of a legal lot which abuts a public street For the purposes of determining sign area as defined in this chapter,only one frontage per lot may be measured,corner lots or lots frontmg on two (2) or more streets may be credited with only one frontage 50 11cclerklOrdcnances\Nlos2800-2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION!docx Vt/i i '.a..-L.w+•:,,;,x'•-.•-1,!1c..., rL:,•yin:.•‘..r Figure 2: Lot Frontage GRADE The elevation of the nearest public sidewalk or paved area adjoining the property upon which a sign of building is erected or the natural surface of the ground supporting a sign or building, whichever is the lower surface HEIGHT OF SIGN The height of a sign measured as defined in this chapter HISTORIC SIGN A sign that has been designated by the historic and scenic preservation commission to be of historic, architectural or cultural importance to the city ILLUMINATED SIGN A sign which is lighted in any way (See definitions of Externally Illuminated Sign and Internally Illuminated Sign) INDIRECTLY LIGHTED OR SHADOW LIGHTED SIGN An illuminated sign constructed so that the immediate source of the illumination is not visible when the sign is lighted, and which does not exceed ten(10) candlepower per square foot, measured at ten feet (10') from the sign INTERIOR SIGN In the context of a regional mall, is any sign which is located entirely within the interior portion of the mall INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN Any sign in which the source of illumination is located within the sign structure and shores through a translucent surface (such as plastic), through holes in an opaque surface, or directly from the illumination source (as with a "reader board" sign) (See definition of Reader Board ) MAIN IDENTIFICATION SIGN A sign with an area greater than twenty four (24) square feet and located on any building or parcel 51 1 leclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in 1'Vord12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doca MAJOR REGIONAL MALL ENTRY A combination of a landscaped area and a major mall entry sign Majoi mall entries must be located within the boundary of the regional mall (See definition of Regional Mall) MAJOR REGIONAL MALL ENTRY SIGN A sign used within a major mall vehicle entry (See definition of Regional Mall ) MAJOR TENANT In a regional mall, is defined as a single stole containing at least one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of gross floor area In all other cases, a major tenant is a single store containing at least fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of gross floor area (See definition of Regional Mall ) MAJOR TENANT ENTRY The pedestrian entry into a major tenant at a iegional mall (See definition of Regional Mall) MINOR TENANT In a regional mall, is defined as any store which is not large enough to be considered a major tenant (See definitions of Major Tenant and Regional Mall) MONUMENT SIGN A freestanding sign not more than four feet (4') in height which is detached from a building, and the support structure of which is a solid base constructed of a permanent material such as concrete block of brick Sign Face JS 4' Sign Area Max IIMMUMMEMIt MUNN swNIismisS♦NNN■11 NROC1N .'1{,•p>•' '. e•..•.f `,,W: .1 '' '''?1/ tee.,'. Decorative Base Figure 4. Monument Sign MOTORIST SERVING BUSINESS A business especially oriented to provide services to the freeway traveling public Motorist serving businesses shall be limited to those whose primary products or services are food, lodging, or motor vehicle fuel A motorist serving business shall be open to the public a minimum of twelve (12) hours per day, seven (7) days per week OBSOLETE SIGN A sign relating to a business, product or service no longer available on the 52 1 lcclerk\Ordinances os 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx premises OFF SITE Refers to a sign which is not located on the same parcel as the business, product, of activity it identifies or advertises OUTPARCEL In the context of a regional mall project, is any individual parcel of land on which a single building not physically connected to the mall itself will be constructed (See definition of Regional Mall ) PAINTED SIGN A sign which is comp.ised only of paint applied on a building or structure PEDESTAL SIGN A freestanding sign in excess of four feet (4') in height The support structure of a pedestal sign and the sign face itself shall be designed as one architecturally unified and pioportional element The combined width of the supports of pedestal sign shall be at least one- fourth (1/4) the width of the sign face Pedestal signs may not exceed twelve feet (12') in height (See definitions of Monument Sign and Pole Sign) Sign Area I 2i : s IMMMMMMM Max. iYq�iMa�f x lMMMlfmt.■ 111111111111111111111111111 MMMM*pp* MINIMS NMI 1711M.MM A.. ■lie ■MEM 111111111116.41 WW1 k, Decorative Base Figure S: Pedestal Sign PERMANENT SIGN A sign which is permanently affixed to a support or structure and comprised of durable materials such as wood, metal, or fiberglass POLE SIGN A freestanding sign which is supported by one or more structural elements that are either a) architecturally dissimilar to the design of the sign orb) less than one-fourth(1/4)the width of the sign face 53 11ccierk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Sign Sip support Area less than IMO 1/4 the REMB width of ow the signBE face. \�: R, hd NO Figure 6: Pole Sign PORTABLE SIGN Any freestanding sign which is not permanently attached to the ground or a building PREMISES For the purposes of this chapter shall include the parcel or lot upon which a building is located or to any unified center (See definition of Unified Center ) PROJECTING SIGN A sign mounted on the face or vertical surfaces of a building or structure, the display surfaces of which are not parallel to the supporting structures 54 I\cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 211121.2121122222 2222211 SII Sign 11111111 Area ..>r> ..N.,�.-. ..� ' Ii iiii1111fI. 22222111202222222112i �Ir iI1 „,, „:„.,:i„,,„..,:77„r. '.. ,.. i a�M !I i, Figure 7: Projecting Sign PROJECTION The distance by which a sign extends beyond the vertical surface of the building READER BOARD As used in this chapter is a sign in which automated electric lights or other animated devices are used to form letters and/or symbols, generally m an animated of changing display (See definition of Changeable Copy) REAL ESTATE SIGN A sign indicating that the premises on which the sign is Iocated, or any portion thereof, is for sale, lease, or rent REGIONAL MALL A master planned retail development in which at least three(3)major tenants and other mmoi tenants are arranged around an enclosed, interior courtyard Regional malls are typified by a pedestrian orientation, in which a customer will drive to the mall, enter the mall, and visit individual stores on foot Regional malls shall have a minimum gross land area of seventy five (75) acres (See definitions of Major Tenant and Minor Tenant ) REGIONAL MALL DIRECTIONAL SIGN A sign within the parking area of a regional mall which provides information to motorists (See definition of Regional Mall) REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER A master planned retail development with a land area of at least thirty five (35) acres and a building area of at least three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) square feet RETAIL CENTER ENTRY, PRIMARY In a regional mall, a "primary retail center entry" shall be the main pedestrian entrance(s) into the interior mall area Primary retail center entries shall be distinguished by enhanced architecture or landscaping, or both The number of primary retail 55 11cclerk\Ordinances\Nos2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx center entries shall not exceed one and one-half(1 I/2) times the number of major tenants (e g , a mall with 4 major tenants could be provided with 6 primary retail center entries) An entry directly into a retail store is not considered a retail center entry (See definition of Major Tenant Entry) RETAIL CENTER ENTRY, SECONDARY In a regional mall, a "secondary retail center entry" shall be any pedestrian entry into the interior mall area which is not a primary retail center entry An entry directly into a retail store is not considered a retail center entry (See definition of Major Tenant Entry) ROOF SIGN OR ROOF MOUNTED SIGN A sign erected or painted wholly on or above the roof covering any portion of a building SF An abbreviation for "square foot" or "square feet", depending on the context in which it is used SEARCHLIGHT An apparatus containing a light source and a reflector for projecting a high intensity beam of approximately parallel rays of light SECONDARY SIGN A sign with an area less than or equal to twenty four (24) square feet and Iocated on any building or parcel An interior tenant qualifies for a secondary sign if that tenant has frontage on city right of way oi any other public area SIGN Any writing, pictorial presentation, emblem, banner, or any other device, figure or similar character, including a physical structure or paint placed on another structure, containing words and/or illustrations in any combination which are intended to advertise, notify, inform, or otherwise impart information about any business, special event,or other public or private purpose For the purposes of this chapter, any frame or background which is an integral part of a sign is considered part of the sign SIGN STRUCTURE A For a freestanding sign or a sign which projects from another structure, the "sign structure" shall be a physical structure upon which letters or symbols are placed, B For a sign placed parallel to the surface of a building, the sign structure shall consist of all elements placed directly upon the building, including individually mounted letters UNIFIED CENTER For the purposes of this chapter shall mean a commercial or industrial center designed for occupancy by two (2) or more tenants and in which access to parking and/or the parking area itself is shared by two (2) or more tenants, either physically or formally (as through easements oi agreements) Buildings in a unified center may share a common architectural theme, but may also have differing exterior treatments 56 1cc[crk\Ord,nances\Nos2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx WALL SIGN A sign attached parallel to the extenor wall of a building, not projecting more than eighteen inches (18") therefrom WIND SIGN OR DEVICE Any sign or device in the nature of a banner, flags or other object, designed and installed in such a manner as to move upon being subject to pressure by wind or bieeze Banner signs permitted by this chapter which are not designed to be moved by wind shall not be considered wind signs WINDOW SIGN Any sign painted or hung on either the inside or outside surface of a window, not including merchandise displayed inside a window Any sign hung more than twelve inches (12") from the inside surface of a window shall not be consideied a window sign and shall not be counted toward maximum permitted window sign area 15.36.050 AREA MEASUREMENT A Sign area shall be measured as defined and illustrated below 1 For signs whose shape is a regular geometric figure (square, rectangle, circle, oval, etc), the area shall be calculated using standaid formulas (H x W, p x R2, etc) ---- ---� - ..01.111, rr A ► 71.1(e): 41:;47110151y' Note: Shaded s �. A•..' e,�r1IJLrirli tsi••*11!1 •i'.los t.,�1;.ry0,,'7i' Is fr .a iiia ;'1 "`':,N' .a ,6"1441 f;'"t! 4.: ,l.to�.E StItiCttlf£� �,;_ a -7;�» Pr aSee text fcr ' ry 1iY.4�tpj { olit,� /�(]2��-y�I{�/�5/�y y��!� RIefinf ion of s !, 1: �Y1,ye ila s 'A4 t .. $ -q � h5�..11nMs�'f:1,` ':•�+' :;;� r� N$# n structure '+=46f4� j� g+Idf.�`.'„�i qy���{ ��j� }d� r roai'e4s":,1:a.,01:t'~'y: '� Qfl IStt cWra 1,ra i.MI•T•. 1�"11C<17����uri'ss„.it�+.s� i change* .i..,w.w. Area Measured t.a. ..' .,..... 0000. Figure 9, Sign Measurement for Regular Shapes 2 For signs whose shape is irregular (such as individual letters placed on a wall or a monument sign), the area shall be measured by enclosing the sign elements within up to eight (8) straight, mtersectmg lines 57 1 1cclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word 2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 1 For irregularly _mot, shaped signs, 3 area is i measuredaS ""worArodo r "� enclosed by up to 8 straight, • #� M intersecting .rte ,� te lines 5 J Figure 10: Sign Measurement for Irregular Shapes B Where a sign has two (2) faces,the area of the largest sign face shall be included in determining the area of the sign, so long as the two (2) sides are within five degrees (5°) of parallel Where a sign has two (2) or more faces which are more than five degrees (5°) from parallel, the sign area shall be computed as the sum of the area of each sign face C The area of spherical, cylindrical, or other three-dimensional signs shall be measured by calculating the area of an elevation thawing of the sign D Where a sign contains a frame, background, or other material used to differentiate the sign from the background on which it is placed, the sign area shall be measured to include the entire frame, background, or other material E The area of a monument sign which is supported by a base which is architecturally distinct from the sign face itself shall not include the area of the base See figure 11 of this section 58 1 lcclerklOrdmancesNos 2800 2899 In W°rd 2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 4 Hi Sign � r Sign area for a monument sign 1 shad nol include base, if the base is architecturally distinct l ........_.. Figure 11: Sign Area for Monument Sign with Base F The supports of a pedestal sign shall not be included in the area of a sign,unless they form an integral part of the sign face G The following standards shall be used to determine the area of signs containing multiple elements Figure 12 herein illustrates these measurement methods 59 1 leclerklOrdinancesNNos2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 104 r- -------- --- -- . kBOB'S BANK Elements above are considered one sign x 2 E 5 , 4 _ _ ...It opts BANK t ~• I Elements above are considered two signs Figure 12: Signs with Multiple Elements 1 Regardless of their spacing, the letters forming a word or name shall be considered a single sign 2 When two (2) or more separate items in a sign (such as a word and a logo) are separated horizontally or vertically by less than twice the width or height of the largest item, the items shall be considered a single sign, and the area shall be determined by measuring the area enclosed by a perimeter enclosing all of the items 3 When two (2) or more separate items (such as a word and a logo) are separated horizontally or vertically by more than twice the width or height of the largest item, the items shall be considered two (2) signs, and the area of each item shall be determined individually H For signs placed on an awning or other translucent surface lighted from below or behind (other than a window), the sign area shall be calculated to include the entire lighted area of the awning 15.36.060 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT A The height of all signs shall be measured from the top edge of the sign and/or support structure to the average finished grade of the ground below the sign 60 1 1cclerklOrdrnances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx and/or support structure, as shown below If the sign is adjacent to a sidewalk or curb, the height shall be measured from the average top of sidewalk or curb B The following shall apply to signs located within ten feet (10') of a sidewalk or curb 1 If the sign is located on a mound or other raised area, any mounding more than one foot (1') in height will be added to the height of the sign (For example, a 4 foot high sign structure located atop a 3 foot high mound will be considered to be 6 feet in height ) 2 If the sign is located in a depression or similar lowered area, up to one foot (1') in elevation will be deducted from the height of the sign (For example, a 4 foot high sign Iocated in a depression 2 feet lower than the adjacent sidewalk will be considered to be 3 feet high) z Irm H NirarEll l a j � -21111111111111111 .111 grade,botaw - -_e gerzi:f. zign Monument Sign Pedestal Sign Fig um 13: Sin Haight M€asuramnnt 61 I leclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Article III General Sign Standards 15 36 070 GENERAL STANDARDS A Temporary signs are for sales, special events, business piomotions, and other events which occur over a limited time B Both faces of a dual faced sign (except as otherwise specifically permitted by this chapter) shall contain the same words, artwork and logo 15 36 080 PERMITS AND FEES A It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct,reconstruct,install,place,build, hang, paint, draw, affix, fasten, alter, relocate, or maintain a "sign", as defined in this chapter, without first obtaining all required approvals and permits, and making payment of fees as required by the city, except as noted in subsection B of this section and for specific sign types in this chapter Permits may include planning, building and/or electrical permits or sign permits B No sign permit shall be required for the following types of signs Building or electrical permits may be required 1 Open house signs 2 Sale, rent, and lease signs 3 Window signs 4 Exempt signs 15.36.090 PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS All applications for sign approvals and/or permits shall be made on forms provided by the community development department The director shall determine the required information to be specified on these forms 15.36 100 SIGN APPROVAL REQUIRED A Sign Approvals All signs, except as specifically noted in this chapter, require approval by the city The following sections describe required sign related approvals B Freestanding Signs The location size and architectural design of all freestanding signs and support structures (except construction and temporary signs) shall be approved by the planning commission Replacement of a sign without any structural change, such as replacement of sign elements including, but limited to, individual channel letters or increase in sign area, on existing freestanding sign structures shall be approved by the duector 62 I\cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800-2899 In Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx C Roof Signs Roof signs or roof mounted signs are discouraged However, such signs may be permitted upon the finding that 1) the sign is an integral part of the design of a building, such as signs incorporated into roof screens or parapet walls, 2) the sign is compatible with the design of the building, and 3) the location of the sign is aesthetically consistent with the project and nearby building and architecture D Building Mounted Signs Unless specified otherwise in a specific plan, sign program, or othei regulation, the location, size, and architectural design of all building mounted signs may be approved by the director Replacement of sign copy on existing building mounted signs may be approved by the directoi with ieasonable conditions to ensure compliance with this chapter E Sign Programs The planning commission shall approve all sign programs and amendments to sign programs F Signs Largei than One Hundred Twenty Square Feet in Area All signs and sign programs that have signs larger than one hundred twenty(120) square feet shall be permitted upon approval of a conditional use permit application The city council shall approve the sign or sign program by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the entire authorized membership of the city council 1 Approval of Application, Findings The city council, in approving a conditional use permit, shall find as follows a The size of the sign is compatible with the design, architecture, and scale of the building(s) and/or project b The size of the sign is aesthetically consistent with the project, adjacent areas, and the city c The size of the sign is needed to provide necessary project identity for the benefit of the general public 2 Public Hearing by City Council A public hearing shall be held by the city council after a complete application has been filed and legally required notice given for the hearing a Notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation, not less than ten(10) days before the date set for the council hearing The notice shall contain all data related to the case b Notices shall be mailed not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting to owners of property within a radius of three hundred feet (300') of the external boundaries of the property described in the application, using for this purpose the name and address of such owners as are shown on the latest official tax roll of the county Such notice shall contain all data related to the case 63 I\ccterk\Ordinances\Nos 2500-2599 m Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx G Permit Issuance Does Not Prevent Stop Work Orders The granting of a permit shall not prevent the city from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in the work, or from preventing further operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of the provisions of this chapter or any other ordinance of the city 15 36 110 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS All signs shall comply with the following criteria A All transformers, equipment, programmers and other related items shall be screened, painted to match the building, or concealed within the sign structure B To reduce energy use, all sign illumination systems shall incorporate contemporary energy saving techniques and materials C All permanent signs shall be constructed of quality, low maintenance materials such as metal, concrete, natural stone, glass or acrylics Techniques shall be incorporated during construction to reduce fading and damage caused by exposure to sunlight D All signs shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable building, electrical and other codes in effect at the time of construction or mamtenance, with particular respect to wmd and seismic loads and overturning moment E All freestanding signs which incorporate lighting shall have underground utility service F Signs shall be cleaned, updated and/or repaired as necessary to maintain an attractive appearance and to ensure safe operation of the sign Unacceptable sign conditions include broken or missing sign faces,broken or missing letters, chipped or peeling paint, missing or inoperative lights, exposed mechanical of electrical components and missmg or broken fasteners Failure to respond to a written request from the city to perform maintenance work shall result m revocation of the sign's permit G All temporary signs and banners shall be made of a material designed to maintain an attractive appearance foi as long as the sign is displayed H No sign support shall be attached to, of supported by, a fire escape I All illuminated signs shall be of such an intensity or arranged in such a manner so as not to create glare for abutting properties of vehicular traffic 64 I\cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 36 120 STANDARDS FOR MONUMENT AND PEDESTAL SIGNS A No monument or pedestal sign within one hundred feet (100') of a residential zoning district shall be lighted unless the illumination is concentrated upon the area of the sign and does not cast glare upon any dwelling B Monument or pedestal signs shall not extend over public property or right of way C Monument or pedestal signs in a corner cutoff area shall not extend higher than three feet(3') above the adjacent curb top(or road centerline if there is no curb) 15 36 130 MAXIMUM BRIGHTNESS Internally illuminated signs shall be limited to the following maximum brightness A Neon signs Shall not exceed thirty milliamps (30 mA) B Exposed incandescent bulbs Shall not exceed fifteen (15) watts 15 36 140 PROHIBITED SIGNS The following sign types are not permitted A Any sign not specifically identified in this chapter as permitted shall be prohibited B No peison, except a public officer or employee in performance of a public duty or a contractor for a public agency, shall place or fasten any type of sign or advertising on public property or on any public structure (including, but not limited to, pavement, sidewalk, parking place, step, curbstone, lamppost, pole, signpost, hydrant, bridge, wall or tree) except as may be required by ordinance or Iaw or as authorized in the downtown business district in compliance with the requirements of this chapter C The following types of signs are prohibited 1 Any sign, any portion of which (including its supports) may obstruct any fire escape, stairway of standpipe 2 A sign that may interfere with human exit through any window or any room located above the first floor of any building 3 A sign where the sign or its supports may obstruct any exterior door or required exit of any building 4 A sign that may obstruct any legally required light and ventilation 65 I lcclerlaOrdinancesW os 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 5 A sign that, as a result of the intensity, direction or color of its lighting or illumination, may interfere with the proper operation of, or cause confusion to the opeiatoi of, a motor vehicle on the public streets 6 Billboard signs, reader boards, bench signs, or wind signs or devices 7 Combination signs 8 A sign with outline tubing or neon used on the sign support structures or running from the sign across the building and thereby invalidating the sign area limitations Note The use of neon on a building is permitted, as provided in this chapter 9 Obsolete signs unless designated as historic 10 Pennants, streamers, or other similar signs including those which are suspended from ropes, strings, or similar devices, except as provided in section 15 36 390, "Automobile and Watercraft Dealership Signs", of this chapter 11 Portable signs not permanently attached to the ground or a building, except for banner signs which are regulated by this chapter and portable and projecting signs as permitted within the downtown business district in accordance with this chapter, and portable signs regulated by Chaptei 12 55 of this code 12 Projecting signs, except as permitted in Section 15 36 240_of this chapter 13 Pole signs, except as freeway signs and automobile dealership signs in accordance with this chapter 14 Balloons of any shape or size, except as permitted in Section 15 36 390 of this chapter 15 36 150 SIGNS UNDER CANOPIES OR OVERHANGS Signs located undei canopies or overhangs shall meet the following requirements A The sign may have a double face, the area of one face may not exceed three (3) square feet B The sign shall be perpendicular to the wall of the building or property line C A clearance of eight feet (8') shall be maintained over the pavement or grade directly below D The sign area shall be considered part of the maximum allowable for the entity concerned E Only one under canopy or under marquee sign shall be permitted for each entity 66 11ccIerk10rdmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 36 160 SIGN PROGRAMS Sign programs are encouraged as a means to provide consistency among signs A sign program shall include the following elements A A sign program may specify standards more restrictive or specific than this chapter or another applicable regulation, but may not contain standards less restrictive or less specific B All unified centers, as defined in this chapter, shall prepare a sign piogram C A sign program shall contain the following information for all signs, including on site directional and informational signs I Design Elements The design,materials of construction, colors, (graphically shown), lighting and dimensions shall be clearly illustrated 2 Plot Plan A plot plan illustiatmg all improved areas, including landscaping, and signs drawn to scale to show the location of each sign 3 Elevations All signs are to be illustrated and dimensioned in elevation drawings When a sign is attached to a building, the illustration shall be a composite of the sign and the building, rendered to scale 4 Side View Illustration Side view and any other illustration(s) required for clarity D A sign program may also contain other information as necessary to establish regulations to ensure that signs are consistent and attractive, including 1 Size standards, if different from the standards for the underlying zoning district, specific plan, or other approval, 2 Sign colors, 3 Letter style, 4 Sign materials, 5 Types of signs permitted, 6 Sign review and approval procedures, if different from the standards for the underlying zoning district, specific plan, or other approval, 7 Transfer of unused sign area from one business to another 67 [1cc[erklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in WorduS42 2016 CODE ADOPTION docs. Article IV Sign Standards for Commercial Zoning Districts 1.5 36 1.90 GENERAL COMMERCIAL SIGN STANDARDS A Except as provided elsewhere in this chapter, each business is permitted to install one main identification sign, all other signs shall be considered secondary signs and shall conform to the size criteria established in the following table B Permitted sign areas for commercial zoning districts are shown below Maximum Size Of Maximum Permitted Maximum Size Of Main Secondary Zoning District Sign Area Identification Sign Sign(s) - C 1 and C-2 1/2 square foot of sign area for 50 square feet' 24 square feet each linear foot of building Each business is limited to 1 main frontage identification sign C 3 and C-4 zoning The greater of the following 1 square foot of sign area for each 24 square feet districts and other 1 square foot of sign area for linear foot of building frontage up to zoning districts each linear foot of building 120 linear feet plus 1/4 square foot of referencing C-4 frontage up to 120 linear feet sign area for each foot of frontage in standards(except as plus 1/,square foot of sign area excess of 120 linear feet up to a noted in this chapter) for each foot of frontage in maximum 300 square feet2 excess of 120 linear feet or 1/2 square foot of sign area for Each business is hunted to 1 main each linear foot of lot identification sign See also specific frontage ,standards for regional mall signs C-M The greater of the following 120 square feet3 24 square feet I square foot of sign area for Each business is limited to 1 main each 1 linear foot of building identification sign frontage or 1/2 square foot of sign area for each 1 linear foot of lot frontage A-P A-P-C and ME Maximum main identification sign of 20 square feet regardless of See A-P/A-P- frontage C/ME regulations for specific criteria See A-P/A P-C regulations for specific criteria for other signs for other signs EV/AP 1/,square foot of sign area for 50 square feet 124 square feet 68 1 lcclerklOrdinanceslNos 2800 2899 in Word+2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx each linear foot of butldtng frontage Notes 1 For exception see subsection 15 36 210C of this article 2 For maximum sizes in industrial zoning districts, see specific zoning district standards 3 Signs in industrial zoning districts which face a residential zoning district may not exceed 75 square feet in size 15 36 200 C-I AND C-2 ZONING DISTRICTS The following standards apply within the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts A Sign Appioval Required The location, size and architectural design of all freestanding signs and roof signs shall be approved by the planning commission Replacement of a sign without any structural change, such as replacement of sign elements including, but limited to, individual channel letters or increase in sign area, on existing freestanding sign structures shall be approved by the directoi The location, size, and architectural design of all building mounted signs shall be approved by the director Replacement of a sign without any structural change, such as replacement of sign elements including, but limited to, individual channel letters or increase in sign area, on existing building mounted signs shall be approved by the director B Size The permitted size of signs in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts is as shown in section 15 36 190 of this article Major tenant signs may be increased in area up to a maximum of seventy five (75) square feet in area if approved as part of a complete sign program approved for the shopping center upon the determination that the increased area is appropriate to improve the aesthetics of the project C Location The following regulations apply to the location of permanent and temporary signs in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts 1 Signs may only be erected on the side of a building where a stieet right of way or public entryway to the store is located One unlighted sign not to exceed two (2) square feet in area may be placed on the rear of the building for service and delivery identification 2 All signs shall be placed parallel to the vertical sui face of the structure occupied by the use to which a sign pertains, and may not extend out from such surface more than twelve inches (12") 69 I lcclerklOrdinanccs\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doer 3 No sign shall be placed within any required yard or setback area D Special Signs 1 One overall identification sign for a unified shopping center may be approved for each street frontage, subject to the following regulations a This sign shall be placed parallel to the vertical surface and below the top of the required three foot(3') high wall adjacent to the required front yard area b The dimensions of each letter shall not exceed ten inches (10"), and the maximum area of each sign shall not exceed twenty(20) square feet c If more than one identification sign is provided for a center, each identification sign shall be identical in size and color d Center identification signs shall not be included in the sign area for any individual use 2 Directional signs of two (2) square feet or less are exempt from this chapter E Specific Limitations 1 All illuminated signs shall be of such an intensity or arranged in such a manner so as not to create glare for abutting properties or vehicular traffic Signs shall not be lighted between the hours of ten o'clock (10 00)P M and six o'clock (6 00) A M 2 No freestanding signs are permitted in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts, except centei identification signs as described in subsection D of this section F Portable A-Frame Signs Portable A-frame signs ai e permitted within a unified center if included within an approved sign program 15 36 210 C-3 ZONING DISTRICT The sign provisions of the C-4 zone apply to all signs located in the C-3 zoning district In addition, the following requirements shall apply A Second Floor Windows Signs permanently painted on second floor windows facing the street are permitted by the director B Individual Businesses Individual businesses having public access on more than one side of a building are permitted to have a second main identification sign C Multiple-Tenant Buildings Multiple-tenant buildings containing storefronts 70 C\cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx b Pedestal signs with a height not exceeding twelve feet (12') 2 Exceptions to Allotment One freestanding sign per street frontage per parcel or unified center is permitted, except as follows a Each freestanding sign foi an individual tenant shall count toward the allowable signage for that tenant Shopping center signage shall not count towards maximum signage and shall not exceed the requirements of subsection E7 of this section b For commercial centers in excess of thirty five (35) acres, two (2) freestanding signs identifying the center are permitted One of the signs may be oriented to the freeway if located on land designated as freeway onented property(see figure 16 m sectionl5 36 420 of this chapter) and shall meet the design criteria for freeway oriented signs If not considered a sign oriented to the freeway, the maximum height of the sign shall be twenty feet (20') 3 Obstruction Of Other Signs Prohibited No freestanding sign shall be placed in such a manner that it obstructs signs on adjacent properties from public view 4 Main Identification Sign A freestanding sign in excess of twenty four (24) square feet shall be considered a main identification sign 5 Proximity to Other Freestanding Signs No freestanding sign may be placed closer than forty feet (40') to another freestanding sign 6 Extension of Public Right of Way No portion of a freestanding sign shall extend over existing or future public right of way 7 Size Criteria The following size criteria apply to freestanding signs Size Of Parcel Or Unified Maximum Size Of Freestanding Sign Center Up to 5 acres 24 square feet • >5 to 10 acres -50 squaie feet >10 to 35 acres 75 square feet (unless sign is freeway oriented as defined by this !chapter) Greater than 35 acres 120 square feet (unless sign is freeway oriented as defined by this chapter) The area of a sign identifying a unified center shall not be counted toward the maximum sign area foi any tenant F Miscellaneous Provisions 1 One sign is permitted for each forty feet (40') of frontage of the structure or building 72 11cclerklOrdinancesNos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 2 Directional signs of two (2) square feet or less are exempt from this chapter 3 Sign standards for specific types of businesses are contained u1 article VII of this chapter 4 Standards and regulations for multi-tenant freestanding signs are contained in article VII of this chapter 5 Portable A-frame signs are permitted within a unified center if included within an approved sign program 6 The planning commission, as a part of its review of a sign program, may exempt certain signs or areas from the requirements of this section if the following criteria are met a The signs cannot be seen from the public rights of way, parking areas or other public areas b The signs are oriented to the interior of a pedestrian retail or recreation area 7 Monument signs in historic districts or for designated structures may have a base which is not solid in ordei to be consistent with the historic integrity of the property The sign shall be approved by the planning commission and the historic and scenic preservation commission 15 36.230 G.M ZONING DISTRICT The sign provisions of the C-4 zoning district shall apply to all properties in the C-M zoning district 15.36.240 SIGNS IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT The downtown business district is a umque commercial area within the city Due to the pedestrian orientation and historic nature of the district, signage which is unique and separate from other uses within the city is warranted The following sign regulations shall apply only to businesses within the boundaries of the downtown business district A Downtown Business District The boundaries of the downtown business district are described and illustrated in figure 14 in this section 73 I lcelerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 m Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 1-10 II 1 1 AVE.li tit 44 o Petrt.orkw: 0z [ kkiLIN r--3LVD F r__, ED rail wr .& Iiti `irog�N' ek .'vi,N , E � ,�1� 4 , m1 ti�sa►1 *il��t.►�'� .46% 4104. o ra '�1r"`"' ' 1"1►'1��1 ,ir 77\11P11 MI mpjpip- --NV a ?.-- F.C Ol W N Sutras=A. La nage gt9,z i4 WCst State Street berwczi Eureka and Ful StruLs. o w N Subs B The Iox Me cot title or Cam Street between Ville Street.and the M3smine Lodge, Vie Strut betweta Cajun suar1 Sixth&mssi Math Street haw=Otrus AVela and U Vine Street. 75 5 Figure 14' Downtown Business District Boundaries s B General Limitations 1 A maximum of one portable or projecting sign shall be permitted per business The sign shall be directly related to the business frontage and shall be located at the mann entrance to the business Businesses with a main entrance facing an alley shall place the sign at the alley entrance 2 Multiple-tenancy buildings shall be allowed one portable or projecting sign 3 Buildings/businesses with freestandmg signs shall not be permitted to have portable or projecting signs 4 No objects shall be attached to portable of projecting signs This includes balloons, banners, merchandise and electrical devices 5 Portable signs shall be removed at the daily close of business 6 Portable signs shall comply with all maintenance criteria for temporary signs contained in this chapter C Design To ensuie uniformity of design, portable and projecting signs shall be designed so as to be aesthetically pleasing and consistent with the "theme" of the business (where such a "theme" exists) 1 All portable and projecting signs visible from both sides shall be double sided 2 Projecting signs should function as visual enhancements and should be graphically oriented D Size It is intended that the area of all signs shall be maintained at the minimum determined adequate to advertise a particular business 1 The maximum allowable sign area for portable and projecting signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet 2 The sign shall not exceed three feet (3') in height and two feet (2') m width, including all structural elements E Location The figure below shows permitted sign locations 75 I lcclerklOrdrnances\Nos 2800 2899 3n Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx - - • W.1640v ll if%1::r. r i EI 0' ED 0 441, Cilw :,.! 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Downtown Business District Portable Sign Locations 1 All portable signs located in the public right of way shall conform with Chapter 12 55 of this code 2 Projecting signs shall be secured to the building and cannot extend into the public i ight of way more than two feet (2') The lowest portion of the projectmg sign shall not be less than eight feet (8') from the ground 3 Portable signs may be placed on pi ivate property as long as they are oriented to the main entrance 4 No sign shall be placed in such a manner that it obstructs pedestrian or vehicular tiaffic or visibility Signs shall not be placed in crosswalks and all corner cutoffs shall be maintained 5 Portable signs shall not be located within eight feet (81) of permanent pedestrian seating areas 6 Portable signs shall not be placed in paikways 7 Portable signs shall be self-standing and shall not lean against or be attached to any public tree,pole or other fixture Signs shall not be placed over grates, planters, etc F Sign Approval Required The type, size, location and design of signs and support structures allowed under this section shall be approved by the director 1 Decisions made by the director may be appealed to the planning commission 2 If approved by the director, a permit shall be issued 15.36.250 C-D OVERLAY DISTRICT All commercial signs located in the C-D civic design district shall be approved as provided in this code 15.36.260 A-P, A-P-C, AND MF ZONING DISTRICTS The following regulations shall apply in the A-P, A-P-C, and MF zoning districts A Residential Uses When signs are used for residential purposes, the regulations of the residential districts shall apply B Nonresidential Uses 1 Signs Permitted Only one main identification sign per street frontage will be permitted for each property No other signs will be permitted with buildings having one main entrance On buildings with more than one public entrance, a supplementary directional sign indicating the names of the occupants and suite numbers may be located as near as practical to the public entrance 2 Area of Sign 77 i cclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in GVord12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docs a Any size sign may be used, to a maximum of twenty(20) square feet or total sign area per building or site The maximum area shall include any directory type listings incorporated in the sign If a directory type listing is used to designate individual businesses, the maximum area provided for each business shall be one square foot, which shall be counted towai d the total sign area b For the supplementary directional signs for buildings having more than one public entrance, the maximum area of the sign shall be three (3) square feet or one-half foot (1/2') per business, whichevei provides the lesser area If this sign is less than two (2) square feet or less, it shall not count toward total sign area 3 Wall Signs If the sign is to be attached to the building, it shall be placed parallel to the surface of the building, and may not extend out from the building more than twelve inches (12") 4 Freestanding Signs Freestanding signs shall be constructed as monument signs, and shall be parallel with the street and located not closer than ten feet (10') from the street property line or future right of way line 5 Freestanding Signs on Corner Lots A monument sign may be placed on a corner lot with a setback often feet (10') from each of the streets The sign may have two (2) faces, each parallel with a street and a maximum area of ten (10) square feet for each face 6 Illumination of Sign The sign illumination shall be of such intensity or arranged m such a manner so as not to create glare for abutting properties or vehicular travelers 15 36 270 EV/AP ZONING DISTRICT The purpose of the regulations in this section is to acknowledge the larger scale administrative- professional development occurring in the east valley corridor specific plan area and to provide adequate signage that is architecturally compatible with the development A Sign Approval Required The location, size and architectural design of all signs and support structures shall be reviewed and approved by the planning commission Replacement of a sign that entails structural change, such as replacement of sign elements including, but limited to, individual channel letters or increase in sign area, on existing sign structures shall be reviewed and approved by the director B Area of Signage Total allowable signage is calculated at a ratio of one-half(1/)) square foot in area for each foot of the structure or portion thereof wherein the pertaining use is conducted Buildings on corner lots or lots fronting on two (2) or more streets may be credited with only one frontage No office shall be credited with more than one frontage One main identification sign will be 78 E\cc]erk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx permitted for each pioperty The main identification sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet Auxiliary signs shall not exceed twenty four (24) square feet C Signs Permitted The following sign types are permitted in the EV/AP land use district 1 Monument Signs One freestanding monument sign pei parcel or unified complex, having a maximum of four feet (4') in height, shall be permitted, except that a parcel abutting two (2) street frontages, but not located on the corm of an intersection, is permitted such a monument sign on each street fiontage Only the letters of the sign may be illuminated, and translucent backgrounds are prohibited 2 Wall Signs If the sign is to be attached to the building, it shall be placed parallel to the surface of the building, and may not extend out fioin the building more than twelve inches (12") No sign shall be permitted on the roof or project above the roafline 3 Directional Signs Directional signs containing a maximum area of two (2) square feet each may be permitted, to facilitate on site vehicular circulation An "emergency" directional sign may be permitted, having a maximum of eight (8) square feet 4 Supplementary Directory Signs One directory sign may be placed near the pedestrian entrance to the building The maximum area of the sign shall be three (3) square feet or one-half foot (112') per business, whichever provides the lesser area C Location Signage may only be erected on the side of a building where a street right of way or public entryway to the business is located One unlighted sign not to exceed two (2) square feet in area may be placed on the rear of the building for service and delivery identification E General Limitations 1 All illuminated signs shall be of such an intensity or arranged in such a manner so as not to create glare for abutting properties or vehicular traffic 2 Developments designed for occupancy by more than one tenant shall comply with section 15 36 160 of this chapter 79 1\cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word'2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doca Article V Sign Standards for Residential Zoning Districts 15.36.280 FOR SALE, FOR LEASE, FOR RENT SIGNS For sale, for rent,lease or exchange signs may be used in accordance with the regulations contained in article VIII, "Temporary Signs", of this chapter 15.36.290 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS IN MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Identification signs in the multiple-family residential districts are subject to the following A Multiple residential developments located on lots of one hundred feet (100') or less in width may be permitted one sign with a maximum area of five(5) square feet B Multiple residential developments located on lots exceeding one hundred feet (100') in width may be permitted one sign with a maximum area of fifteen(15) square feet C Multiple-family projects containing fifty(50) residential dwelling units or more may locate a freestanding sign anywhei e along the project's pedestrian entry D Signs may be illuminated with an external light source only All lighting shall be directed away from the street and adjacent properties E Except as permitted in subsection C of this section, the sign shall be fastened parallel to the surface of the building,or be constructed as a ground sign parallel with the main building, with a maximum of four feet (4') in height, and shall not project farther than five feet (5') from the building No sign shall be permitted on the roof, eave vents, or on the wall above the first floor 15 36 300 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Single-family residential subdivisions may be permitted the use of subdivision identification signs, subject to the following provisions A Single-family residential subdivisions containing a minimum of fifty(50) units may be permitted subdivision identification signs at primary entrances to the development with a maximum sign area of twenty(20) square feet per face The proposed signs at primary entrances may be located on both sides of the street Any one development may have a maximum of two (2) primary entrances with subdivision identification signs 80 11ccIer1,1Ordmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx B The identification signs adjacent to each primary entrance shall be incorporated into a monumentation style structure, constructed of decorative block/brick and/or similar material, located behind the corner cutoff area, and have a maximum height of six feet (6') Signs with a maximum height of three feet (3') may be located within the corner cutoff area C Additional subdivision identification signs with a maximum height of six feet (6') may be permitted adjacent to all secondary entrances to the development provided they are located behind the corner cutoff area, and have a maximum height of six feet (6') The actual sign face shall not exceed five (5) square feet Signs with a maximum height of three feet (3')may be located within the cornet cutoff area D All subdivision signs, if lighted, shall be externally illuminated and all lighting shall be directed away from the street and adjacent properties E Height of all signs shall be measured from the adjacent glade elevation F An entity, such as a homeowners' association or a landscape and lighting district, shall be formed, empowered, and required to mamtam all permitted subdivision identification signs 15.36.305 MOBILEHOME PARKS ZONING DISTRICT The standards for multiple-family residential zoning districts shall apply in the mobile home paiks zoning district 15 36 310 SIGNS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS A The sign provisions for the A-P zoning distnct shall apply to nonresidential uses within any residential district where permitted by a conditional use permit B Institutional uses in residential zoning districts may display banners as permitted by this chapter 81 I lccierklOrdinances\Nos2800 2899 in Worn842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Article VI Sign Standards for Other Zoning Districts 15 36 330 MF, M-P, M-1, I-P, AND M-2 ZONING DISTRICTS The provisions of the C-4 zoning district shall apply 15 36.340 E ZONING DISTRICT The following standards shall apply to all educational uses in the E zoning district Residential uses in the E zoning district shall be subject to the standards for single-family or multiple-family zones, as contained in this chapter A Entry Walls Signs of up to twenty four(24) square feet may be placed on entry walls at roadway intersections leading to educational institutions in the E zoning district B Banner Program Within the E zoning district, temporary banners advertising activities which benefit the public may be installed consistent with the time limits for banner signs established in this chapter C Building Identification Monument Signs Two (2) building identification monument signs may be installed for each building, up to a maximum of twenty four (24) square feet in size, only if identification signs are not placed on the building itself D Building Mounted Identification Signs Two (2) building mounted identification signs may be installed on each building, up to a maximum of twenty four (24) square feet per sign, and only if freestanding building identification signs are not used E Recreational/Entertaimnent Facilities Signs Signs for stadiums,ball fields, and other large recreational/entertainment facilities shall be permitted up to one sign per street fiontage,up to a maximum of one-half(112) square foot per linear foot of frontage and in accordance with an approved sign program F Vehicle Directional Signs Directional signs of up to ten(10) square feet in size may be installed in the E zoning district to direct motorists to buildings within an educational facility These signs may be double faced G Sign Program Required Each use in the E zoning district which proposes to construct signs visible from a public right of way should be required to submit a sign program for approval by the planning commission This sign program must include at least the following 1 Specific designs for each sign type (size, height, letter style, etc ) 82 1 1cc erk\Ordlnances\NNos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 2 Locations of all proposed signs by sign type H External Illumination Signs in the E zoning district may have external illumination only 15 36 350 T ZONING DISTRICT The following regulations shall apply to properties in the T transitional zoning district A When used for residential purposes, the sign regulations for single-family residential uses shall apply B When used for off street parking in conjunction with a commercial, industrial or administrative and professional use, the total area of signs permitted at any entry or exit shall not exceed one square foot for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area The maximum area of any one sign shall not exceed twenty four (24) square feet Illumination of all such signs shall not adversely affect abutting iesidential properties or vehicular traffic 15.36360 P ZONING DISTRICT All signs in the P parking district are subject to the provisions of the T transitional district 15 36 370 0 ZONING DISTRICT The following signs are permitted in the 0 open district A Signs related to a public use or purpose B Private signs subject to review and approval by the director C Signs for commercial/industrial uses, subject to the C-4 zoning district regulations contained in this chapter 15.36.380 A-D ZONING DISTRICT Signs in the A-D zoning district shall be subject to the requirements of the C-3 zoning district, with the addition of the following regulations A Flight Safety Considerations All signs located in the A-D airport district are subject to flight safety considerations, and must be approved by the director B Permitted Signs The following sign types are permitted 1 For rent, sale, or lease signs 83 11cc1erklOrd;nances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 2 Directional signs to direct motorists to destinations within the airport 3 One freestanding sign per airport, which may include a directory type listing of tenants at the airport 4 Signs painted in accordance with FAA regulations, for the use of air navigation and ground traffic C Sign Sizes Sign sizes shall be as specified in the C-4 zoning district standards D Sign Locations With the exception of the freestanding airport identification sign, all signs shall be painted or mounted parallel to the fascia of a building 84 I 1cc3erklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Article VII Sign Standards for Specific Sign Types 15.36.390 AUTOMOBILE AND WATERCRAFT DEALERSHIP SIGNS Automobile and watercraft dealerships, due to the nature of their operations which include large outdoor sales areas, the need for site identification to compete on a regional basis, and importance as significant economic resources to the city, warrant and require signs which are unique and separate from other uses within the city The following regulations shall apply only to automobile and watercraft dealerships where the principal use is the sale of new cars, motorcycles, motor homes or watercraft A Sign Area and Sizes Total sign area and sign sizes shall be within the total allowed for the zoning district in which it is located Except as provided in this section, the provisions of the zone district in which the automobile dealer is located shall govern signs for the site B Number and Height of Main Identification Signs One main identification sign shall be permitted for each street frontage of the site up to a maximum of four (4) main identification signs Main identification signs shall have a maximum height of twenty feet (20') C Auto Centel Sign Where more than one auto dealership is located adjacent or directly across the street from another and the area is identified as an auto center or unified complex, an additional main identification sign up to one hundred twenty(120) square feet in area may be permitted The sign may be located on a building or be a freestandmg sign An auto center sign shall not count toward the total sign area or number for any individual dealership D Multi-Tenant Auto Center Sign One multi-tenant auto center sign is permitted for all automobile dealerships in the city The multi-tenant auto center sign shall not count toward the sign area or number of signs for any individual dealership The location, size, height and architectural design shall be approved by the planning commission under the provisions of section 15 36 100 of this chapter Signs larger than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area or over twenty feet (20') in height shall be considered by the city council under a sign conditional use permit as described in subsection 15 36 100F of this chapter E Uniformity Of Design Signs shall be uniform throughout the project and shall be designed so as to be compatible with the architecture and scale of the structures on the site F Miscellaneous Signs Temporary signs, pennants, streamers, banners on poles, or similar signs shall be permitted provided they are maintained in accordance with this code, are located on site, do not obstruct the visibility of adjacent 85 I lcclerk\Ordinanccs\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx businesses, or obstruct traffic G Balloons Balloons of any shape with a maximum diameter of two feet (2'), shall be permitted for automobile dealerships on Saturday(s), Sunday(s), and/or holidays 15.36.400 CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS Changeable copy signs are permitted subject to the following regulations A Changeable copy signs ale permitted for the following types of uses 1 Places of worship 2 Movie theaters and sumlar entertainment venues at which shows,performers, or entertainers change on a regular basis 3 Schools, universities, and other public or private educational establishments 4 Motels and hotels B Changeable copy signs shall be approved by the planning commission C The area of a changeable copy sign shall include the entire area in which changeable letters may be placed 15 36 410 FREEWAY FACING SIGNS The following regulations shall apply to signs in a unified center directly adjacent to a freeway or freeway right of way (including on and off ramps) which are located on the rear of a building or tenant space which a) faces the freeway or freeway right of way and b) does not have a public entrance A Signs meeting the criteria defined above shall be limited to a maximum of twenty four (24) square feet in size B A sign program shall be required for all freeway facing signs as defined above This sign program shall contain the following mandatory standards 1 All freeway facing signs shall be of a consistent font and letter style This font and letter style need not match other signs in the unified center which are not freeway facing 2 All freeway facing signs in a unified center shall use the same color Only one color may be used per unified center 3 All freeway facing signs in a unified center shall use a consistent letter height In no case may letters exceed three feet (3') in height The sign program may also contain other standards as determined necessary by the city 86 1\cclerk\Ordcnances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 36 420 FREEWAY ORIENTED SIGNS Motorist serving businesses and regional shopping centers and new automobile dealerships which are within the areas identified in figure 16 of this section herein may install freeway oriented signs, subject to the regulations and standards of this code The following regulations and standards shall apply to freeway oriented signs A Only regional shopping centers,new automobile dealerships in accordance with subsection 15 36 390D of this chapter, and businesses which are "motorist serving" as defined in this chapter may install fi eeway oriented signs In no case may a regional mall or any use within a "regional mall" (as defined in this chapter) install a freeway oriented sign B The maximum height of freeway oriented signs shall be twenty five feet (25'), unless a taller sign is necessary to achieve visibility a minimum of three-tenths (3/i o) of one mile from at least one approach to an off ramp serving the business If determined necessary by a flag test as described below, a sign higher than twenty five feet (25') may be constructed C The maximum size of a freeway oriented sign shall be one hundred twenty(120) square feet, unless a conditional use permit is approved for such a sign pursuant to subsection 15 36 100F of this chapter The area of a freeway oriented sign shall not be counted toward the maximum sign area for the business D Flag tests for freeway oriented signs shall be conducted as follows 1 A flag or object no smaller than thirty two (32) square feet shall be lifted vertically in the location of the proposed freeway oriented sign, starting at a height of twenty five feet (25') (measured from the bottom of the object) 2 City personnel shall be stationed at locations three-tenths (3/10) of one mile from the beginning of the off ramps directly serving the business for which the sign will be mstalled 3 City personnel shall observe whether the object is visible at a height of twenty five feet (25') If the object is not visible, it shall be raised in ten foot (10') increments until it is visible from one direction at a distance of three- tenths (3/1o) of one mile from the start of the off ramp approach If a greater height is needed for visibility from one of the two (2) off ramp approaches, the planning commission may permit the greater height to be used if it is determined that visibility from that direction is needed 4 The height established in subsection D3 of this section (or by the planning commission, as noted in subsection D3 of this section) shall be maximum height for the sign E No freeway oriented sign shall be erected which would obscure another sign 87 11cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Wore2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx when viewed from the freeway F No freeway oriented sign shall be erected that will be closer than one hundred feet (100') from another freeway oriented sign G The minimum size letter in the text of a freeway oriented sign shall be one foot (1') in vertical or horizontal dimension The maximum size letter shall be three feet (3'), vertical or horizontal dimension H No more than one freeway oriented sign is permitted pei property, provided, however, that a freeway oriented property which is located within a freeway oriented unified shopping center may be permitted an additional freeway oriented sign if it is located on a separate parcel and the sign would meet all other standards in this section 88 I lcclerk\Ordmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx I FIGURE 16: FREEWAY - ORIENTED PROPER`tY �,;, ":->`-'-:2 . _.,y,vi'kl ,4*/;0.. ,, ill.0 / = Freeway Oriented Property ) \;:litc./7 ..'-' ,„ (> \\ \ -41 0.--- --- _-,g. \\*,,,,,,,,,,... it,SHi ER}WNw 1 ',A ,14::A AVE ��. II = 4lw4+A v FI ►L 4--it f ' I ^ ^� _ A A _ FitEEyYhY '4 . 40141 IF-11111 [Fil ......„1.. ':,---.--- v - --------------,p.,,,i. Z":1%4...:ft .- 4- v--..-- ..----- .-'4N111k / ---c_iprifirlinDaili ---).- ''ll . - 11.,,1.1 . i,7 , ,,,, '11DITilladONOL !li ————7— r"-----k, VI ',/ - ,.., z7417-741 NIIII Ai ![117' 1 It -( I if .Mill 2L--� 0 uli „._ Y 15 36 430 MANDATORY SIGNS Mandatory signs (such as signs for street names and signs for traffic safety) shall be installed per the requirements of the city or another public agency(such as Caltrans) having jurisdiction 15.36.440 MOVIE THEATER SIGNS The following standards shall apply to signs for movie theaters in any zoning district in which they are permitted A Signs Subject to Review All movie theater signs, including building mounted signs and marquees, shall be subject to review and approval by the city B Additional Signs Allowed Movie theaters may use any or all of the following types of signs 1 Building mounted marquee to identify the movie theater and any or all of the movies showing in the theater 2 Fieestanding marquee to identify the movie theater and any of all of the movies showing in the theater 3 Building mounted signs to identify the movie theater 4 A marquee directly over the ticket window(s) for the convenience of ticket buyers to identify movies and show times 5 Movie posters to display current and coming attractions C Sign Sizes The following size limits shall apply to signs for movie theaters 1 Building mounted marquee signs shall be limited to the larger of either two hundred (200) square feet or twenty (20) square feet per screen in a multiscreen theater All screens in a multiscreen theater may be used to calculate the marquee size 2 Freestanding marquee signs shall be limited to the larger of either a) two hundred (200) square feet or b) twenty (20) square feet per screen in a multiscreen theater Freestanding marquee signs may be increased to a maximum of twenty five (25) square feet per screen, subject to approval by the planning commission, if it is determined that the sign's architectural design is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in marquee size All screens in a multiscreen theater may be used to calculate the marquee size 3 The size of a building mounted marquee shall be calculated separately from a freestanding marquee Allowable sign area in excess of the amount used may not be transferred from a building marquee to freestanding marquee or from a freestanding marquee to a building marquee 4 Building mounted signs (exclusive of maiquees) shall be limited to a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet One sign may be increased in size in excess of two hundred (200) square feet, subject to approval by the 90 I 1cclerklOrd3nances&Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx planning commission, if it is determined that the sign's architectural design is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase m size Up to two (2) square feet of sign per foot of building frontage may be permitted, subject to approval by the planning commission, if it is determined that the design of proposed signs is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase of total area D No Maxunum Marquee Size Established No maximum size for box office marquees is established, other than the limit on letter height contained in this section The size of a box office marquee shall not be counted toward the total sign area on a theater E Exterioi Poster Cases Exterior poster cases shall be limited to a maximum size of thirty nine inches(39")wide by fifty two inches(52")high The size ofposter cases shall not be counted toward the total sign area on a theater F No Maximum Letter Height Established No maximum letter height shall be established for movie theaters, with the exception that Ietters on box office marquee signs identifying the movies and/or show tunes shall be no more than three inches (3") high G Sign Height I Freestanding Theater Marquee Twenty feet (20') to the top of the marquee area The overall height of the sign structure may exceed twenty feet (20') (up to the maximum height limit m the land use district), subject to approval by the planning commission, if it is determined that the sign's architectural design is of such quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in height In no case shall the top of the marquee area exceed twenty feet (20') in height above the ground 2 Signs on Building These height limits shall not apply to signs located on a movie theater building H Number of Signs The following limits shall apply to the number of signs at a movie theater 1 Building mounted marquee Maximum of one sign 2 Freestanding marquee Maximum of one sign 3 Exterior poster cases Maximum of one poster case for every two (2) screens Poster cases must be located within forty feet (40') of an entrance into the theater lobby Poster cases may be located in a freestanding structure more than forty feet (40') from a lobby entrance if appioved by the planning commission Poster cases on a freestanding structure shall be limited to a maximum of one for every four (4) screens 91 1 1ccler1\Ordmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 36 450 MULTI-TENANT SIGNS Multi-tenant signs may be permitted only subject to the following standards and regulations A Multi-Tenant Signs Permitted Multi-tenant signs are permitted for unified centers that meet the following criteria 1 This criteria only applies to the C-3 and C-4 districts or in a specific plan land use district which references the sign criteria for these zoning districts 2 Two hundred twenty five feet (225')of frontage on a dedicated right of way 3 Lot frontage shall have a ten foot (10') minimum setback area, inclusive of buildings and driveways, of landscaping from the street right of way 4 The multi-tenant sign shall be located in a minimum fifty foot (50') linear landscape setback area B Exceptions To Certain Criteria Multi-tenant signs are permitted for unified centers that do not meet the criteria in subsection A of this section when the planning commission determines 1) one or more businesses within the center are not visible from the roadway fronting the property, 2) no other alternatives exist within the center to provide reasonable business identification for those businesses, and 3) the shape or location of the unified center,the orientation of the buildings, or other unique conditions lead to the finding that it is in the public interest for the center to be permitted a multi-tenant sign Multi-tenant signs shall be freestanding C Standards for Multi-Tenant Signs 1 The number of multi-tenant signs permitted in a unified center shall comply with subsection 15 36 220E2 of this chapter 2 All multi-tenant signs shall be within unified centers having a sign program that allows multi-tenant signs and complies with the following standards and incorporates the architectural design of the center or surrounding neighborhood area into the sign a The size of any freestanding sign is governed by the criteria of subsection 15 36 220E7 of this chapter b The size of each tenant panel shall be calculated within the allowable signage for that tenant based on the store frontage c Decorative walls may be used as a background foi multi-tenant panel signage with up to a total of three (3) tenant panels Each tenant panel sign shall be composed of individual channel letters and the area of the sign shall be determined by the area within the eight (8) straight lines around the content as described in subsection 92 1 Icclerk\OrdmancesW os 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 36 050A2 of this chapter 3 In unified centers that meet the criteria in subsection B of this section, up to four (4) tenant panels for tenants are permitted on each face of the multi- tenant sign For all other unified centers, the maximum number of tenant panels is three (3) on each face of the multi-tenant sign 4 All tenant panels shall have the same size and height 5 Standards for multi-tenant signs affecting buildings in the C-3 zoning district are contained in article IV of this chapter 6 All multi-tenant freestanding signs shall be approved by the planning commission pursuant to section 15 36 220 of this chapter and shall be architecturally consistent with the surrounding area or unified center 1536.460 NEON ON BUILDINGS Neon tubing may be installed on a building (unless prohibited by a specific plan or other site specific design standard or regulation), subject to the following A Installation of neon on a building shall iequire a commission review and approval, or a revision to an existing commission review and approval or conditional use permit for the building B Neon tubing which is physically or visually connected to a sign shall be considered part of the sign and its area included in the total area of the sign C Neon may only be installed on a building within an architectural feature designed and intended for neon tubing D All transformers,ballast, etc , shall be contained within the building or otherwise shielded from view E Neon tubing shall conform to the maximum brightness standards contained in section 15 36 130 of this chapter 15.36.470 REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER SIGNS The following standards shall apply to regional shopping centers as defined in this chapter A C-4 Zoning District Provisions Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of the C-4 zoning district (section 15 36 220 of this chapter) shall apply B Sign Program Each regional shopping center shall be required to prepare a sign program, which shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission The sign program shall address each of the types of signs which 93 i lcclerklOrdinancesNos 2800 2899 in Word 12 842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx are proposed to be constructed as part of the regional shoppmg center project C Secondary Signs The planning commission may allow secondary signs to be increased in area up to a maximum size of fifty percent (50%) ofthat permitted for the main identification sign if it is determined by the planning commission that the architectural design of the building(s) and the design of the proposed signs is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in the sign area D Increase In Maximum Sign Area The planning commission may allow an increase in the maximum sign area to be increased from a maximum of one square foot per linear foot of building frontage to I 25 square feet per linear foot of building frontage for the first two hundred feet (200') plus one square foot pei linear foot of building frontage in excess of two hundred (200) linear feet if it is determined by the planning commission that the architectural design of the building(s) and the design of the proposed signs is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in the sign area E Multi-Tenant Sign Permitted within a Regional Shopping Center Multi-tenant sign(s) may be permitted within a regional shopping center upon the finding that the consolidation of tenants on the same freestanding sign is architecturally and aesthetically superior to allowing a freestanding sign for each tenant otherwise permitted such a sign within this code No more than four (4) tenant panels shall be permitted for any multi-tenant sign F Increase in Height The planning commission may allow an increase in the height of freestanding sign(s) up to a maximum of thirty feet (30') high within a regional shopping center when it is determined by the planning commission that the height of the sign(s) is proportionate and aesthetically superior to warrant an increase in height G Sign Area Transfer The planning commission may allow a transfer of sign area from one tenant to another upon the finding that the transfer will complement the architectural design of the building(s) and/or the design of the proposed signs for the project 15 36 480 REGIONAL MALL SIGNS The following standards shall apply to regional malls, as defined in this chapter A Sign Program Each regional mall project shall be required to prepare a sign program, which shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission The sign program shall address each of the following types of signs which are proposed to be constructed as part of the regional mall project 94 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx B Interior Signs All signs located inside the regional mall buildmg(s) shall be exempt from city review or approval C Freeway Oriented Signs Prohibited Regional malls may not install freeway oriented signs, as defined in this chapter D Signs Permitted Regional malls may install the following types of signs, subject to the regulations and requirements noted below 1 Major Entry Signs a Location(s) Major entry signs shall be located on a major arterial roadway at either an intersection with another public street or at vehicle entrances to the regional mall Majoi entry sign locations shall be identified in the sign program for the regional mall For the purposes of measuring sign area, each corner of an intersection shall be considered a separate sign, subject to the area criteria below b Major Entry Sign Height Maximum height of twenty feet (20') c Major Entry Sign Area Maximum of two hundred (200) square feet per sign face Up to three(3) sign faces per sign For signs placed on another structure, only the area of the sign shall be measured d Tenant Identification on Major Entry Sign Up to five (5) tenant panels may be identified on a major entry sign, along with overall site identification e Major Entry, Minimum Area Required Each major entry sign shall be located in a landscaped area of at least two thousand (2,000) square feet in size f Design Approval Required Design of each major entry sign shall be approved by planning commission as part of the sign program for the regional mall 2 Major Tenant Signs Two (2) types of signs shall be permitted to identify major tenants within a regional mall primary and secondary Standards for these sign types are as follows a Number of Signs Primary signs One building mounted sign per parking lot frontage Secondary signs One building mounted sign per customer entrance b Size Primary signs Maximum size based on location of sign on building (1) 0 75 square foot per linear foot of building facing a paiking lot for signs located forty feet (40') or less from adjacent ground level (2) 1 0 square foot per linear foot of building facing a parking lot for signs located more than forty feet (40') above adjacent ground level c Tiansfer of Square Footage Prohibited Transfer of allowable square footage from one building frontage to another is not permitted d Size Secondary signs Maximum of twenty four (24) square feet 95 1 1cclerk\Ordmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx e Overall Height No maximum f Letter Height No maximum g Logo Height No maximum h Location Signs to be mounted to the major tenant's building, not to be placed on any mall building not occupied by the major tenant i Illumination Signs may be internally or externally illuminated or backlit Sign design and placement for major tenant identification signs shall be approved by planning commission as part of the sign program for the regional mall 3 Minor Tenant Signs a Type And Numbei Of Signs Permitted The C-4 standards contained in this chapter shall apply to all minor tenants Exterior signs for minor tenants within an enclosed mall may be permitted only foi tenants with customer entrances on the exterior of the mall b Size, Overall Height, Letter Height, Logo Height, Location, Illumination Per C-4 standards contained in this chapter 4 Primary Retail Center Entry Signs a Type And Number Of Signs Permitted "Primary retail center entry sign locations" shall be defined as part of the sign program for the regional mall No specific limit is placed on the number of signs b Size Maximum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet of total text area per primary retail center entry, as follows (1) Mall identification and/or logo Up to one hundred fifty(150) square feet (2) Secondary signs Up to twenty four (24) square feet (to be considered part of overall maximum 150 square feet) c Overall Height No maximum height d Letter Height No maximum height e Logo Height No maximum height f Location To be located at major pedestrian entrances into the interior of the mall, not including entrances through a tenant space Exact locations shall be determined as part of the sign program for the regional mall g Illumination May be internally or externally illuminated or backlit 5 Secondary Retail Center Entry Signs a Type And Number Of Signs Permitted Secondary retail center entry sign locations shall be designated in the sign program prepared for the regional mall No specific lunit is placed on the number of signs b Size Fifty(50) square feet maximum per secondary entry c Overall Height No maximum height d Letter Height No maximum height e Logo Height No maximum height f Location To be located at secondary pedestrian entrances into the interior of the mall Exact locations to be determined by planning commission at the time of architectural/design approval 96 11cclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 28991n Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx g Illumination May be internally or externally illuminated or backlit 6 Directional Signs at Regional Malls a Type and Number of Signs Permitted Allow use of monument signs, street signs, directional/information signs, and decorative semi- permanent banners/flags Banners or flags used as directional signs shall not be subject to regulations affecting temporary advertising signs b Size Sign sizes to be limited as follows (1) Monument signs Maximum of twenty four (24) square feet (2) Street/directional signs Maximum of two (2) square feet per sign (3) Banners/flags Maximum of eight (8) squaie feet per banner or flag c Overall Height Sign heights to be limited as follows (I) Monument signs Maximum of four feet (4') (2) Street/directional signs Maximum of eight feet (8') (3) Banners/flags Maximum of twenty feet (20') d Lettei/Logo Height No maximum e Location Locations to be determined by plannmg commission as part of the sign program for the regional mall Directional signs may be located on private property only f Illumination Directional signs may incorporate decorative or safety lighting, but may not be internally lit g Materials/Maintenance Materials and construction used in dnectional/decorative signs shall be capable of sustaining an attractive appearance throughout the projected lifetime of the sign Materials/construction specifications to be approved as part of the sign program for the regional mall 15.36.490 SERVICE STATION SIGNS The following regulations address the specific sign needs of service stations A Temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations contained in this chapter B Changeable price signs are permitted as required by state law, but must comply with all requirements of this chapter One freestanding price sign per street frontage is permitted, up to a maximum of two (2) signs C The planning commission may allow a second freestanding identification sign if such signs incorporate price signs as required by state law, if the service station is located on a corner lot, if both signs are monument signs, and if the planning commission determines that two (2) signs are architecturally and aesthetically superior to allowing a single freestanding sign D Signs required by state law or to indicate required inspection services shall be 97 11cclerk1Ordrnances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word 2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx allowed with no permit Signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet, and may not be placed on the supports of other signs 15 36 500 MAIN IDENTIFICATION SIGNS FOR BUILDINGS OVER ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND SQUARE FEET IN AREA A Buildings in the C-3, general commeicial district, C-4, highway commercial district and in othei zoning districts that apply these two (2) zoning districts' sign standards are permitted two (2) main identification signs provided the following criteria is satisfied 1 The building upon which the sign will be located exceeds one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet in floor area 2 The building has "lot frontage" as defined in section 15 36 040 of this chapter, on two (2) major arterials or a freeway 3 The two (2) main identification signs do not exceed seventy five percent (75%) of the otherwise allowable signage for the building 15.36.510 SIGNS FOR BUILDINGS EXCEEDING THREE STORIES IN HEIGHT The following standards shall apply to signs for all buildings exceeding three (3) stories in height, including the ground floor, which are hereinafter referred to as "multiple-story buildings" A Approval Required Any sign with an area in excess of one hundred twenty(120) square feet shall be approved by the city council in accordance with the requirements of the city's general plan B Types Of Signs Permitted Multiple-story buildings may use any or all of the following types of signs 1 Mann Identification Sign "Main identification sign" means a sign greater than twenty four (24) square feet m alea a "Main identification upper fascia sign" means a main identification sign located on the uppermost fascia of the building which does not extend beyond the roofline of the building A total of four (4) main identification upper fascia signs (1 per each side of the building) are permitted per building b "Main identification ground Ievel sign" means a main identification sign located at the ground level at the building site Each building shall be allowed one main identification ground level sign Said sign shall be in compliance with subsection 15 36 190E of this chapter 2 Freestanding Signs A total of four (4) freestanding signs shall be permitted per building site A freestanding sign is one of the following a Monument sign(s) which shall comply with section 15 36 040 of this chapter 98 I lcclerl.\Ordinances\Nos2800-2i99 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx b Pedestal sign(s) which shall comply with section 15 36 040 of this chapter c Cornei sign(s) which shall be located on a wall at the corner of a lot There can be a maximum of two (2) corner signs for any one building, but not located on the same corner 3 Multiple Business Sign One "multiple business sign" with letters measuring a minnnum size of four inches (4") with a maximum of twenty four (24) square feet of sign area on each side 4 Entry Sign "Entry sign" means a sign located over a pedestrian entry of a building A maximum of four (4) entry signs, one on each side of the building, is permitted per building C Sign Sizes The following size limits shall apply to signs for multiple-story buildings 1 "Main identification upper fascia signs" shall be Iimited to a baseline size for each fascia sign in accordance with the size limitations of subsection 15 36 190B of this chapter, provided, however, that the baseline size of the sign may be increased by the product of ten percent (10%)multiplied by the number of floors constituting the building For example, a six (6) story building may have a fascia sign with an increase of sixty percent(60%)over the limitations of subsection 15 36 190B of this chapter Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the square footage of main identification upper fascia signs shall be computed separately and shall not count towards any square footage sign limitation imposed upon any other signage on the building or pi einises 2 The total maximum area for all signage other than main identification upper fascia signs shall be calculated pursuant to subsection 15 36 190B of this chapter 3 All signs placed on a wall shall comply with section 15 36 050 ofthis chapter 99 11ccierk\Ordsnances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Article VII Sign Standards for Specific Sign Types 15 36 390 AUTOMOBILE AND WATERCRAFT DEALERSHIP SIGNS Automobile and watercraft dealerships, due to the nature of their operations which include large outdoor sales areas, the need for site identification to compete on a regional basis, and importance as significant economic resources to the city, warrant and require signs which are unique and separate from othei uses within the city The following regulations shall apply only to automobile and watercraft dealerships where the principal use is the sale of new cars, motorcycles, motor homes or watercraft A Sign Area and Sizes Total sign area and sign sizes shall be within the total allowed for the zoning district in which it is located Except as provided in this section, the provisions of the zone district in which the automobile dealer is located shall govern signs for the site B Number and Height of Main Identification Signs One main identification sign shall be permitted for each street frontage of the site up to a maximum of four (4) main identification signs Main identification signs shall have a maximum height of twenty feet (20') C Auto Center Sign Where more than one auto dealership is located adjacent oi directly across the street from another and the area is identified as an auto center or unified complex, an additional main identification sign up to one hundred twenty(120) square feet in area may be permitted The sign may be located on a building or be a freestanding sign An auto center sign shall not count toward the total sign area or number for any individual dealership D Multi-Tenant Auto Center Sign One multi-tenant auto center sign is permitted for all automobile dealerships in the city The multi-tenant auto center sign shall not count toward the sign area or number of signs for any individual dealership The location, size, height and architectural design shall be approved by the planning commission under the provisions of section 15 36 100 of this chapter Signs larger than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area oi over twenty feet (20') in height shall be considered by the city council under a sign conditional use permit as described in subsection 15 36 100F of this chapter E Uniformity of Design Signs shall be uniform throughout the project and shall be designed so as to be compatible with the architecture and scale of the structures on the site F Miscellaneous Signs Temporary signs, pennants, streamers, banners on poles, or similar signs shall be permitted provided they are maintained in accordance with this code, are located on site, do not obstruct the visibility of adjacent 100 I\cclerlclOrdinances\Nos 2800-2899 In Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx busmesses, or obstruct traffic G Balloons Balloons of any shape with a maximum diameter of two feet(21), shall be permitted for automobile dealerships on Satuiday(s), Sunday(s), and/or holidays 15.36.400 CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS Changeable copy signs are permitted subject to the following regulations A Changeable copy signs are permitted for the following types of uses 1 Places of worship 2 Movie theaters and similar entertainment venues at which shows,performers, or entertainers change on a regular basis 3 Schools, universities, and other public or private educational establishments 4 Motels and hotels B Changeable copy signs shall be approved by the planning commission C The area of a changeable copy sign shall include the entire area in which changeable letters may be placed 1.5 36 41.0 FREEWAY FACING SIGNS The following regulations shall apply to signs in a unified center directly adjacent to a freeway or freeway right of way (including on and off iamps) which are located on the real of a building or tenant space which a) faces the freeway or freeway right of way and b) does not have a public entrance A Signs meeting the criteria defined above shall be limited to a maximum of twenty four (24) square feet in size B A sign program shall be required for all freeway facing signs as defined above This sign program shall contain the following mandatory standards 1 All freeway facing signs shall be of a consistent font and letter style This font and letter style need not match other signs in the unified center which are not freeway facing 2 All freeway facing signs in a unified center shall use the same color Only one color may be used per unified center 3 All freeway facing signs in a unified center shall use a consistent letter height In no case may letters exceed three feet (3') in height The sign program may also contain other standards as determined necessary by the city 101 I lcclerklOrd]nances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 36 420 FREEWAY ORIENTED SIGNS Motorist serving businesses and regional shopping centers and new automobile dealerships which are within the areas identified in figure 16 of this section herein may install freeway oriented signs, subject to the regulations and standards of this code The following regulations and standards shall apply to freeway oriented signs A Only regional shopping centers, new automobile dealerships in accordance with subsection 15 36 390D of this chapter, and businesses which are "motorist serving" as defined in this chapter may install freeway oriented signs In no case may a regional mall or any use within a "regional mall" (as defined in this chapter) install a freeway oriented sign B The maximum height of freeway oriented signs shall be twenty five feet (25'), unless a taller sign is necessary to achieve visibility a minimum of three-tenths (3/10 of one mile from at least one approach to an off ramp serving the business If determined necessary by a flag test as described below, a sign higher than twenty five feet (25') may be constructed C The maximum size of a freeway oriented sign shall be one hundred twenty(120) square feet, unless a conditional use permit is approved for such a sign pursuant to subsection 15 36 100F of this chapter The area of a freeway oriented sign shall not be counted toward the maximum sign area for the business D Flag tests for freeway oriented signs shall be conducted as follows 1 A flag or object no smaller than thirty two (32) square feet shall be lifted vertically in the location of the proposed freeway oriented sign, starting at a height of twenty five feet (25') (measured from the bottom of the object) 2 City personnel shall be stationed at locations three-tenths (3/10) of one mile from the beginning of the off ramps directly serving the business for which the sign will be mstalled 3 City personnel shall observe whether the object is visible at a height of twenty five feet (25') If the object is not visible, it shall be raised in ten foot (10') increments until it is visible from one direction at a distance of three-tenths (3/1o) of one mile from the start of the off ramp approach If a greater height is needed for visibility from one of the two (2) off ramp approaches, the planning commission may permit the greater height to be used if it is determined that visibility from that direction is needed 4 The height established in subsection D3 of this section (or by the planning commission, as noted in subsection D3 of this section) shall be maximum height for the sign E No freeway oriented sign shall be erected which would obscure anothei sign when viewed from the freeway 102 1 1ccIer1:1Ordrnances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION.docx F No freeway oriented sign shall be erected that will be closer than one hundred feet (100') from another freeway oriented sign G The minimum size letter in the text of a freeway oriented sign shall be one foot (1') in vertical or horizontal dimension The maximum size letter shall be three feet (3'), vertical or horizontal dimension H No more than one freeway oriented sign is permitted per property, provided, however, that a freeway oriented property which is located within a freeway oriented unified shopping center may be permitted an additional freeway oriented sign if it is located on a separate parcel and the sign would meet all other 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FREEWAY `+ . r 4 IJJL[Ufl ,j!Willi JOU -- _--,...„,,_—_,' -12 —TM ---:-.=.1---i Itk F-11- IJELETEDElfialf ♦ � �. 1JDODIJ_ D B EJC =s, "4�, "` .1 .1 1' W11101' -bit' 1 ]Farp, POI; 11 l� 1r-----�- --- " 1161_11_ i. 11 1 ----,_i nr-lr 15.36.430 MANDATORY SIGNS Mandatory signs {such as signs for street names and signs for traffic safety) shall be installed per the requirements of the city or another public agency (such as Caltrans) having jurisdiction 15 36 440 MOVIE THEATER SIGNS The following standards shall apply to signs for movie theaters in any zoning district in which they are permitted A Signs Subject To Review All movie theater signs, mcludmg building mounted signs and marquees, shall be subject to review and approval by the city B Additional Signs Allowed Movie theaters may use any or all of the following types of signs 1 Building mounted marquee to identify the movie theater and any or all of the movies showing in the theater 2 Freestanding marquee to identify the movie theater and any of all of the movies showing in the theater 3 Building mounted signs to identify the movie theater 4 A marquee directly over the ticket window(s) for the convenience of ticket buyers to identify movies and show times 5 Movie posters to display current and coming attractions C Sign Sizes The following size limits shall apply to signs for movie theaters 1 Building mounted marquee signs shall be limited to the larger of either two hundred (200) square feet or twenty (20) square feet per screen in a multiscreen theater All screens in a multiscreen theater may be used to calculate the marquee size 2 Freestanding marquee signs shall be limited to the larger of either a) two hundred {200) square feet or b) twenty (20) square feet per screen in a multiscreen theater Freestanding marquee signs may be increased to a maximum of twenty five (25) square feet per screen, subject to approval by the planning commission, if it is determined that the sign's architectural design is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in marquee size All screens in a multiscreen theater may be used to calculate the marquee size 3 The size of a building mounted marquee shall be calculated separately from a freestanding marquee Allowable sign area in excess of the amount used may not be transferred from a building marquee to freestanding marquee or from a freestanding marquee to a building marquee 4 Building mounted signs (exclusive of marquees) shall be limited to a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet One sign may be increased in size in excess of two hundred (200) square feet, subject to approval by the 105 I\cclerklOrdinancesW os 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doex planning commission, if it is determined that the sign's architectural design is of such a quality and/oi character as to warrant the increase in size Up to two (2) square feet of sign per foot of building frontage may be permitted, subject to approval by the planning coimmssion, if it is determined that the design of proposed signs is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase of total area D No Maximum Marquee Size Established No maximum size for box office marquees is established, other than the limit on letter height contained in this section The size of a box office marquee shall not be counted toward the total sign area on a theater E Exterioi Poster Cases Exterior poster cases shall be limited to a maximum size of thirty nine inches(39")wide by fifty two inches(52")high The size of poster cases shall not be counted toward the total sign area on a theater F No Maximum Letter Height Established No maximum letter height shall be established for movie theaters, with the exception that letters on box office marquee signs identifying the movies and/or show times shall be no more than three inches (3") high G Sign Height 1 Freestanding Theater Marquee Twenty feet (20') to the top of the marquee area The overall height of the sign structure may exceed twenty feet (20') (up to the maximum height limit in the land use district), subject to approval by the planning commission, if it is determined that the sign's architectural design is of such quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in height In no case shall the top of the marquee area exceed twenty feet (20') in height above the ground 2 Signs on Building These height limits shall not apply to signs located on a movie theater building H Number of Signs The following limits shall apply to the number of signs at a movie theater 1 Building mounted marquee Maximum of one sign 2 Freestanding marquee Maximum of one sign 3 Exterior poster cases Maximum of one poster case for every two (2) screens Poster cases must be located within forty feet (40') of an entrance into the theater lobby Poster cases may be located in a freestanding structure more than forty feet (40') from a lobby entiance if approved by the planning commission Poster cases on a freestanding structure shall be limited to a maximum of one foi every four (4) scieens 106 1 1cclerk\Ordlnances\Nos 2800-2899 in Wor12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 36 450 MULTI-TENANT SIGNS Multi-tenant signs may be permitted only subject to the following standards and regulations A Multi-Tenant Signs Permitted Multi-tenant signs are permitted for unified centers that meet the following criteria 1 This criteria only applies to the C-3 and C-4 districts or m a specific plan land use district which references the sign criteria for these zoning districts 2 Two hundred twenty five feet (225') of frontage on a dedicated right of way 3 Lot frontage shall have a ten foot (10') minimum setback area, inclusive of buildings and driveways, of landscaping from the street right of way 4 The multi-tenant sign shall be located in a minimum fifty foot (50') linear landscape setback area B Exceptions To Certain Criteria Multi-tenant signs are permitted for unified centers that do not meet the criteria in subsection A of this section when the planning commission determines 1) one or more busmesses within the center are not visible from the roadway fronting the property, 2) no other alternatives exist within the center to provide reasonable business identification for those businesses, and 3) the shape or location of the unified center,the orientation of the buildings, or othei unique conditions lead to the finding that it is in the public interest for the center to be permitted a multi-tenant sign Multi-tenant signs shall be freestanding C Standards for Multi-Tenant Signs 1 The number of multi-tenant signs permitted in a unified centei shall comply with subsection 15 36 220E2 of this chapter 2 All multi-tenant signs shall be within unified centers having a sign program that allows multi-tenant signs and complies with the following standards and incorporates the architectural design of the center or surrounding neighborhood area into the sign a The size of any freestanding sign is governed by the criteria of subsection 15 36 220E7 of this chapter b The size of each tenant panel shall be calculated within the allowable signage for that tenant based on the store frontage c Decorative walls may be used as a background for multi-tenant panel signage with up to a total of three (3) tenant panels Each tenant panel sign shall be composed of individual channel letters and the area of the sign shall be determined by the area within the eight (8) straight lines around the content as described in subsection 15 36 050A2 of this chapter 3 In unified centers that meet the criteria in subsection B of this section, up to four (4) tenant panels for tenants are permitted on each face of the multi-tenant sign For all other unified centers, the maximum number of tenant panels is three (3) 107 1 1cclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx on each face of the multi-tenant sign 4 All tenant panels shall have the same size and height 5 Standards for multi-tenant signs affecting buildings in the C-3 zoning district are contained in article IV of this chapter 6 All multi-tenant freestanding signs shall be approved by the planning commission pursuant to section 15 36 220 of this chapter and shall be architecturally consistent with the surrounding area or unified center 15 36 460 NEON ON BUILDINGS Neon tubing may be installed on a building (unless prohibited by a specific plan or other site specific design standard or regulation), subject to the following A Installation of neon on a building shall require a commission review and approval, or a revision to an existing commission review and approval or conditional use permit for the building B Neon tubing which is physically of visually connected to a sign shall be considered part of the sign and its area included in the total aiea of the sign C Neon may only be installed on a building within an architectural feature designed and intended foi neon tubing D All transformers,ballast, etc , shall be contained within the building or otherwise shielded from view E Neon tubing shall conform with the maximum brightness standards contained in section 15 36 130 of this chapter 15 36 470 REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER SIGNS The following standards shall apply to regional shopping centers as defined in this chapter A C-4 Zoning District Provisions Except as otherwise provided m this section, the provisions of the C-4 zoning district (section 15 36 220 of this chapter) shall apply B Sign Program Each regional shopping center shall be required to prepare a sign program, which shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission The sign program shall address each of the types of signs which are proposed to be constructed as part of the regional shopping center project C Secondary Signs The plamung commission may allow secondary signs to be increased in area up to a maximum size of fifty percent (50%) of that permitted 108 1!ccicrk\Ordinanccs\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx for the main identification sign if it is determined by the planning commission that the architectural design of the building(s) and the design of the proposed signs is of such a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in the sign area D Increase In Maximum Sign Area The planning commission may allow an increase in the maximum sign area to be increased from a maximum of one square foot per linear foot of building frontage to 1 25 square feet per linear foot of building frontage for the first two hundred feet (200') plus one square foot per linear foot of building frontage in excess of two hundred (200) linear feet if it is determined by the planning commission that the architectural design of the building(s) and the design of the proposed signs is ofsuch a quality and/or character as to warrant the increase in the sign area E Multi-Tenant Sign Permitted Within A Regional Shopping Center Multi-tenant sign(s) may be permitted within a regional shopping center upon the finding that the consolidation of tenants on the same freestanding sign is architecturally and aesthetically superior to allowing a freestanding sign for each tenant otherwise permitted such a sign within this code No inose than four (4) tenant panels shall be permitted for any multi-tenant sign F Increase in Height The planning commission may allow an increase in the height of freestanding sign(s) up to a maximum of thirty feet (30') high within a regional shopping center when it is determined by the planning commission that the height of the sign(s) is proportionate and aesthetically superior to warrant an increase in height G Sign Area Transfer The planning commission may allow a transfer of sign area from one tenant to another upon the finding that the transfer will complement the architectural design of the building(s) and/or the design of the proposed signs for the project 15.36.480 REGIONAL MALL SIGNS The following standards shall apply to regional malls, as defined in this chapter A Sign Program Each regional mall project shall be required to prepare a sign program, which shall be subject to review and approval by the planning commission The sign program shall address each of the following types of signs which are proposed to be constructed as part of the regional mall project 13 Interior Signs All signs located inside the regional mall building(s) shall be exempt from city review or approval 109 1\cclerklOrdmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx C Freeway Oriented Signs Prohibited Regional malls may not install freeway oriented signs, as defined in this chaptei D Signs Permitted Regional malls may install the following types of signs, subject to the regulations and requirements noted below 1 Major Entry Signs a Location(s) Major entry signs shall be located on a major arterial roadway at either an intersection with another public street or at vehicle entrances to the regional mall Major entry sign locations shall be identified in the sign program for the regional mall For the purposes of measuring sign area, each corner of an intersection shall be considered a separate sign, subject to the area criteria below b Major Entry Sign Height Maximum height of twenty feet (20') c Major Entry Sign Area Maximum of two hundred (200) square feet per sign face Up to three(3) sign faces per sign For signs placed on another structure, only the area of the sign shall be measured d Tenant Identification on Major Entry Sign Up to five (5) tenant panels may be identified on a major entry sign, along with overall site identification e Major Entry, Minimum Area Required Each major entry sign shall be located in a landscaped area of at least two thousand (2,000) square feet in size f Design Approval Required Design of each major entry sign shall be approved by planning commission as part of the sign program for the regional mall 2 Major Tenant Signs Two (2) types of signs shall be permitted to identify major tenants within a regional mall primary and secondary Standards for these sign types are as follows a Number of Signs Primary signs One building mounted sign per parking lot frontage Secondary signs One building mounted sign per customer entrance b Size Primary signs Maximum size based on location of sign on building (1) 0 75 square foot per linear foot of building facing a parking lot for signs located forty feet (40') or less from adjacent ground level (2) 1 0 square foot per linear foot of building facing a parking lot for signs located more than forty feet (40') above adjacent ground level c Transfer of Square Footage Prohibited Transfer of allowable square footage from one building frontage to anothei is not permitted d Size Secondary signs Maximum of twenty four (24) square feet e Overall Height No maximum f Letter Height No maximum g Logo Height No maximum h Location Signs to be mounted to the major tenant's building, not to be placed on any mall building not occupied by the major tenant 110 I 1eclerklOrdinanceslNos2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doex i Llluimmation Signs may be internally or externally illuminated or backlit Sign design and placement for major tenant identification signs shall be approved by planning commission as part of the sign program for the regional mall 3 Minor Tenant Signs a Type And Number Of Signs Permitted The C-4 standards contained in this chapter shall apply to all minor tenants Exterior signs for minor tenants within an enclosed mall may be permitted only for tenants with customer entiances on the exterior of the mall b Size, Oveiall Height, Letter Height, Logo Height, Location, Illumination Pei C-4 standards contained in this chapter 4 Primary Retail Center Entry Signs a Type And Number Of Signs Permitted "Primary retail center entry sign locations" shall be defiled as part of the sign program for the regional mall No specific limit is placed on the number of signs b Size Maximum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet of total text area per primary retail center entry, as follows (1) Mall identification and/or logo Up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet (2) Secondary signs Up to twenty four (24) square feet (to be considered part of overall maximum 150 square feet) c Overall Height No maximum height d Letter Height No maximum height e Logo Height No maximum height f Location To be located at major pedestrian entrances into the interior of the mall, not nncludmg entiances through a tenant space Exact locations shall be determined as part of the sign program for the regional mall g Illumination May be internally or externally illuminated or backlit 5 Secondary Retail Center Entry Signs a Type And Number Of Signs Permitted Secondary retail center entry sign locations shall be designated in the sign program prepared for the regional mall No specific limit is placed on the number of signs b Size Fifty(50) square feet maximum per secondary entry c Overall Height No maximum height d Letter Height No maximum height e Logo Height No maximum height f Location To be located at secondary pedestrian entrances into the interior of the mall Exact locations to be determined by planning commission at the time of architectural/design approval g Illumination May be internally or externally illuminated or backlit 6 Directional Signs at Regional Malls a Type and Number of Signs Permitted Allow use of monument signs, street signs, directional/information signs, and decorative semi-permanent banneis/flags Banners or flags used as directional signs shall not be subject 111 1 lcclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx to regulations affecting temporary advertising signs b Size Sign sizes to be limited as follows (1) Monument signs Maximum of twenty four (24) square feet (2) Street/directional signs Maximum of two (2) square feet per sign (3) Banners/flags Maximum of eight (8) square feet per banner or flag c Overall Height Sign heights to be limited as follows (1) Monument signs Maximum of four feet (4') (2) Street/directional signs Maximum of eight feet (8') (3) Banners/flags Maximum of twenty feet (20') d Letter/Logo Height No maximum e Location Locations to be determined by planning commission as part of the sign program for the regional mall Directional signs may be located on private property only f Illumination Directional signs may incorporate decorative or safety lighting, but may not be internally lit g Matenals/Maintenance Materials and construction used in directional/decorative signs shall be capable of sustaining an attractive appearance throughout the projected lifetime of the sign Materials/construction specifications to be approved as part of the sign program for the regional mall (Ord 2552 § 1, 2004) 15.36.490 SERVICE STATION SIGNS The following regulations address the specific sign needs of service stations A Temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations contained in this chapter B Changeable price signs are permitted as required by state law, but must comply with all requu ements of this chapter One freestanding price sign per street frontage is permitted, up to a maximum of two (2) signs C The planning commission may allow a second freestanding identification sign if such signs incorporate price signs as required by state Iaw, if the service station is located on a corner lot, if both signs are monument signs, and if the planning commission detemmnes that two (2) signs are architecturally and aesthetically superioi to allowing a single freestanding sign D Signs required by state law or to indicate required inspection services shall be allowed with no permit Signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet, and may not be placed on the supports of other signs (Ord 2552 § 1, 2004) 112 1 1cc1erklOrdmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word 12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 36 500 MAIN IDENTIFICATION SIGNS FOR BUILDINGS OVER ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND SQUARE FEET IN AREA A Buildings in the C-3, general commercial district, C-4, highway commercial district and in other zoning districts that apply these two (2) zoning districts' sign standards are permitted two (2) main identification signs provided the following criteria is satisfied 1 The building upon which the sign will be located exceeds one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet in floor area 2 The building has "lot frontage" as defined in section 15 36 040 of this chapter, on two (2) major arterials or a freeway 3 The two (2) main identification signs do not exceed seventy five percent (75%) of the otherwise allowable signage for the building 15.36.510 SIGNS FOR BUILDINGS EXCEEDING THREE STORIES IN HEIGHT The following standards shall apply to signs foi all buildings exceeding three (3) stories in height, including the ground floor, which are hereinafter referred to as "multiple-story buildings" A Approval Required Any sign with an area u1 excess of one hundred twenty(120) square feet shall be approved by the city council in accordance with the requirements of the city's general plan B Types Of Signs Permitted Multiple-story buildings may use any or all of the following types of signs 1 Main Identification Sign "Main identification sign" means a sign greater than twenty four (24) square feet in area a "Main identification upper fascia sign" means a main identification sign located on the uppermost fascia of the building which does not extend beyond the roofline of the building A total of four (4) main identification upper fascia signs (1 per each side of the building) are permitted per building b "Main identification ground level sign" means a main identification sign located at the ground level at the building site Each building shall be allowed one main identification ground level sign Said sign shall be in compliance with subsection 15 36 190b of this chapter 2 Freestanding Signs A total of four (4) freestanding signs shall be permitted per building site A freestanding sign is one of the following a Monument sign(s) which shall comply with section 15 36 040 of this chapter b Pedestal sign(s) which shall comply with section 15 36 040 of this chapter c Corner sign(s) which shall be located on a wall at the corner of a lot 113 11cc]erk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word 12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx There can be a maximum of two (2) corner signs for any one building, but not located on the same corner 3 Multiple Business Sign One "multiple business sign" with letters measuring a minimum size of four inches (4") with a maximum of twenty four (24) square feet of sign area on each side 4 Entry Sign "Entry sign" means a sign located over a pedestrian entry of a building A maximum of four (4) entry signs, one on each side of the building, is permitted per building C Sign Sizes The following size limits shall apply to signs for multiple-story buildings 1 "Main identification upper fascia signs" shall be limited to a baseline size for each fascia sign in accordance with the size limitations of subsection 15 36 190B of this chapter, provided, however, that the baseline size of the sign may be increased by the product often percent(10%)multiplied by the number of floors constituting the building For example, a six (6) story building may have a fascia sign with an increase of sixty percent(60%)over the limitations of subsection 15 36 190E of this chapter Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the square footage of main identification upper fascia signs shall be computed separately and shall not count towards any square footage sign limitation imposed upon any other signage on the building of premises 2 The total maximum area for all signage other than main identification upper fascia signs shall be calculated pursuant to subsection 15 36 190B of this chapter 3 All signs placed on a wall shall comply with section 15 36 050 ofthis chapter 114 I\cclerk\Ordrnances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Article VIII Temporary Signs 15.36.520 GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR BANNER SIGNS The following regulations apply to the display of banner signs in all zoning districts A Banners shall be attached flat against the wall or fascia of a building Banners shall not be hung from poles, trees, awnings, eaves or similar structures B Banners shall be hung with permanent attachments, such as bolts or screws Banners shall not be tied to a structure with rope, string, twme, or similar materials C All banneis require a permit issued by the community development director D All banners shall be maintained and replaced when necessary as defined in section 15 36 110 of this chapter Banners that are faded and/or torn are not considered to be maintained 1.5 36 530 BANNER SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS The following regulations apply to the display of banner signs in all commercial and industrial zoning districts A Each business may display a banner sign for not more than one hundred twenty (120) days in a calendar year B There is no minimum display period for any one business Howevei, no more than ten (10) display periods per calendar year are permitted and no "waiting period" exists between display periods C The maximum size of a banner shall be equivalent to the maximum permitted area for a permanent sign D The area of banner shall not be counted toward the maximum permitted area of a permanent sign 15 36 540 BANNER SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL AND OTHER NONCOMMERCIAL AND NONINDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS The following regulations apply to banner signs in all zoning districts other than commercial and industrial districts 115 11cclerk\Ordmances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx A Institutional uses only may display one banner sign Commercial uses and residential uses may not display banner signs B Banner signs shall be limited to sixteen (16) square feet in size C Each business is permitted to display a banner sign for a total of one hundred twenty(120) days in a calendar year D There is no minimum display period for any business However, no more than ten(10) display periods per calendar year are permitted and there is no "waiting period" between display periods E The area of a banner shall not be counted toward the maximum permitted area of a permanent sign 15.36.550 CONSTRUCTION SIGNS One construction sign may be installed on a building site, subject to the following conditions A The maximum area of the sign shall be thirty-two (32) square feet, B The sign shall not be installed until the project has been approved by the planning commission, C The sign shall be removed if there is no building permit of construction work commenced within one year of project approval, unless an extension is approved by the director, D The sign shall be removed prior to final inspection and approval of the project, E All freestanding construction signs shall require a staff sign review and a building permit 15 36 560. OPEN HOUSE SIGNS A For the purpose of this chapter, an "open house" is defined as a period of time during which a house or an apartment for sale is held open for public viewing B The temporary sign, including any framework or supporting member, shall be displayed only during such time as the model house or houses are open and available for inspection by any person No such sign shall be displayed unless the owner or his representative is at the house or building when such signs are on display No sign permit shall be required for temporary open house directional signs as described in this section 116 11ccicrklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx C Open house signs shall not require review by the city or the issuance of a building permit 15 36 570 SALE, RENT, AND LEASE SIGNS The following regulations shall apply to real estate signs advertising property for sale, rent, lease, or trade A All Residential Zoning Districts 1 Maximum Size Maximum size shall be three (3) square feet 2 Maximum Height Maximum height shall be six feet (6') 3 Location/Number One such sign may be placed on the property per street frontage, up to a maximum of two (2) signs 4 Attachments Sign attachments, such as "sold" signs, may be used No limitations are placed on the materials or design of these attachments 5 Limit Signs shall be limited to the lot for sale except for lots not located directly on a public street where an offsite directional sign may be allowed when granted permission to do so by the owner of the offsite property B A-P and A-P-C Zoning Districts The standards for single-family residential districts shall apply C Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts Foi sale, rent, or lease signs shall be limited to the following sizes (except in the A-P and A-P-C zoning districts, as noted above) 1 Size Maximum size shall be thirty-two (32) square feet 2 Height Maximum overall height shall be six feet (6'), except in corner cutoff areas, where height is limited to three feet (3') 3 Location Signs shall not be located closer than five feet (5') from street nght of way lines nor closer than three hundred feet (300') from any other for sale, for rent or for lease sign on the property D No Review Required Sale, rent, or lease signs shall not require review by the city or the issuance of a building permit See also sections 15 36 560, "Open House Signs", and 15 36 590, "Subdivision Signs", of this article 15 36 580 SEARCHLIGHTS The following regulations shall apply to the use of any type of searchlight A Searchlights must be operated in a manner which does not introduce light or 117 I cclerk\Ordanances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx glare onto a street or other right of way or into any residential area B Each business is limited to displaying searchlights a maximum of two(2) display periods per calendar year of seven (7) days each C Searchlights may be operated in commercial zoning districts only D Searchlights may not be opeiated after twelve o'clock (12 00) midnight if all adjacent zoning districts are commercial and/or industrial When used adjacent to a residential zoning district, the searchlight may not be operated after ten o'clock (10 00) P M E Searchlights shall require a city permit Items submitted to the city with an application for such a permit shall include, but not be limited to 1 The address of the proposed searchlight use 2 A site plan of the proposed location of the searchlight 3 The type of seaichlight, including its power source 15 36 590 SUBDIVISION SIGNS Signs may be erected for the purpose of advertising the sale of land or new dwellings in subdivisions Such subdivision signs must conform with the following criteria A Location These signs may be located only within the boundaries of the subdivision No other directional signs, such as posters or trailer mounted signs, may be used outside the boundaries of the subdivision B Installation and Removal Subdivision signs shall not be installed until a building permit has been issued for one or more residential unit(s) m the subdivision Such subdivision signs shall be removed when eighty percent (80%) of the dwelling units have been sold, or by the time six (6) months have elapsed aftei the final inspection by the city of the last residential unit in the subdivision C Size Subdivision signs shall not have an area exceeding fifty (50) square feet, nor shall the sign exceed ten feet (10') in length The overall height of the sign shall not exceed ten feet (10') D Proximity to Other Signs Subdivision signs shall not be placed closer than six hundred feet (600') to another subdivision sign, nor within three feet (3') from the stieet right of way Subdivision signs placed in a corner cutoff area may not exceed three feet (3') in overall height E Lighting Illumination of any sign, sales office or model home shall be concentrated only upon the area ofthe sign, office or model home, and shall not 118 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 In Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx project glare upon any street or adjacent property 15 36 600 WINDOW SIGNS Businesses in commercial zoning districts shall be permitted to display window signs, subject to the following regulations A No time limit is placed on the display of window signs B The area of a window sign shall be calculated as the gross window aiea for all the windows on the same floor, building frontage or facing the same direction Buildings with setbacks facing the same direction shall be considered one side for the purposes of calculating window sign area C Window signs may cover no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total window area of the business, as defined in subsection B of this section D Between November 15 and January 10, window signs may cover up to fifty percent (50%) of the total window area of the business E Public service fliers or posters shall be exempt from the area limits specified above F No permit is required for window signs G Window signs shall be repaired as necessary to maintain an attractive appearance Unacceptable sign conditions include, but are not limited to broken, faded or missing letters, broken, faded or missing sign faces or any other portion of the sign, chipped or peeling paint,missing or inoperative lights, exposed mechanical or electrical components Failure to respond to a written request from the city to perform maintenance work shall result in removal of the sign 119 I cclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 an Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Article IX Sign Code Enfot cement and Administration 15 36.610 ABATEMENT OF NONCONFORMING SIGNS A Abatement ofNonpermitted Signs Any sign erected without permits or without compliance with all provisions of this chapter, as amended, and m effect at the time of its construction, erection or use, shall immediately be removed from the site by the owner, without compensation B Amortization of Nonconforming Signs All signs rendered nonconforming by the provisions of this chapter, or any other provision of this code, as amended, shall be removed twenty(20) years after the date of becoming nonconforming C Abatement of Nonconforming Signs Enumerated Any sign made nonconforming by the provisions of this chapter, as amended, shall immediately be removed from the site, without compensation, under any of the criteria as follows 1 Any sign whose use has ceased, or the structure upon which the sign is located has been abandoned by its owner for ninety(90) consecutive days 2 Any sign which has been more than fifty percent (50%) destroyed or damaged (other than destruction of the facial copy) 3 Any sign whose owner remodels the sign, except for the change of copy 4 Any sign whose owner relocates the sign 5 Any sign which is or may become a danger to the public or is unsafe 6 Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazaid (not created by the relocation of any street or highway or by any other act of the city) 7 Any sign where there is a change in type of business that the sign advertises For example, if the sign is for a florist and a shoe store moves into the space, the sign must be brought into compliance 8 Any sign where there is a change m the name of the person licensed to operate the business D Nonconforming Signs for Automobile Dealerships Existing automobile dealership legal, nonconforming signs may continue as long as the automobile dealership continues operation of the same parcel A legal, nonconforming sign may be modified as follows, subject to the area and height of the sign remaining equal to or less than the existing sign 1 The sign may be remodeled including, but not limited to, change of copy, sign face design, and structural improvements 2 The sign may be relocated within the boundaries of the parcel in which the dealei ship is located 3 Any modification or relocation of a nonconforming sign shall be subject to ieview and approval by the planning commission 120 I\cc1erk\Ordmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 36 620 NOTICE OF VIOLATION, REMOVAL A No citation will be issued until the director has issued a notice of violation to the owner, agent or person having a beneficial interest in the building or the premises on which a prohibited sign or any other sign which violates any provision of this chaptei is located The person having a beneficial interest in the sign shall remove or altei the sign to comply with the provisions of this chapter within seventy-two (72)hours of the date of the notice The notice shall also state that if the sign is not removed or brought into compliance within seventy-two (72) hours of the date of the notice the director may cause it to be removed B If the director causes the sign to be removed, the sign must be retained for fifteen (15) days, during which the owner, agent or person having a beneficial interest may protest the action and reclaim the sign At the expiration of fifteen (15) days, any unclaimed sign shall be deemed abandoned and may be discarded C The cost of removal, alteration and/or storage of any sign erected or maintained in violation of this chapter shall be paid by a permittee, sign owner, agent or person having a beneficial interest in the sign The cost of removal and storage shall be determined by resolution of the city council The cost of removal and storage or alteration shall become a debt owing the city for the collection of which the city may maintain a civil action in its name D The director may summarily and without notice cause the removal of any sign which is an immediate safety threat to person or property 15.36.630 VARIANCE FROM STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS In cases where the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would deprive a property of privileges commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zone, a variance may be requested in accordance with Chapter 18 196 of this code 15.36.640 NONCONFORMING SIGNS A Except for normal repair and maintenance, and any modification required for national electrical code compliance, no nonconforming sign shall be expanded, structurally or electronically altered (not including a change in sign face or sign copy), moved or relocated unless the sign is brought into compliance with all provisions of this chapter Nonconforming signs shall be permitted to remain until such time as any of the events listed in subsection B of this section occurs At such time, the sign must be removed or brought into conformance with this chapter 121 I\cclerk\Ordrnances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx B A nonconforming sign shall lose its status as a nonconforming sign if any of the following occurs 1 The sign is relocated or replaced, 2 The structure, height or size of the sign is altered in any way except toward compliance with this chapter Face changes and normal maintenance are allowed, 3 The sign structure is damaged or destroyed by more than fifty percent (50%) of its value at the time of damage or destruction C The city shall comply with California Business and Professions Code section 5490 et seq , un connection with the enforcement and removal of off premises advertising displays and signs 15 36 650 VIOLATION; PENALTY A It is illegal to use, occupy or maintain property in violation of this chapter B Violation of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor,but may be prosecuted as either a inisdemeanoi oi an infraction in the discretion of the city attorney C Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a separate offense for each day, oi portion thereof; during which the violation continues D Violation of this chapter which threatens to be continuing in nature is a public nuisance which may be abated or enjoined in accordance with law 15.36.660 JUDICIAL REVIEW An applicant who has been denied a permit under this chapter for a sign that is not a prohibited sign may seek immediate judicial review of the denial or within ten (10) days of the denial may request in writing to the city clerk or the city attorney that the city commence a judicial action to review the permit denied If so requested, the city will commence an action within ten (10) days of the written request if the request is to judicially review matters that are protected by the first amendment The burden of proof shall be on the city where required by law and shall otherwise be upon the applicant Footnote 1 The regulations contained in this article shall apply to all temporary signs, regardless of their content 122 I lcclerklOrdinancesINos 2800 2899 in Word 12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Chapter 15.40 MOVING OF BUILDINGS 15 40 010 PERMIT REQUIRED TO MOVE BUILDINGS 15 40 020 PROPOSED ROUTES, APPLICATION, INFORMATION 15 40 030 PROPOSED ROUTES, INSPECTION REQUIRED 15 40 040 APPLICATION, FEE 15 40 050 MOVING OPERATION EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS 15 40 060 BONDS, REQUIRED WHEN 15 40 070 PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL 15 40 010 PERMIT, REQUIRED TO MOVE BUILDINGS It is unlawful for any person, firm or coipoiation to move any building or structure over the public streets or alleys of the city without first obtaining a permit from the department of building and safety 15 40 020• PROPOSED ROUTES; APPLICATION; INFORMATION Any person, firm or corporation (hereinafter called the "applicant") applying for such a permit shall file with the Chief Building Official an application setting forth the following information A Present location of building proposed to be moved, or location of point of entry of building into city, B Route proposed to be followed in moving the building, C Location of proposed building site or the location of the point of exit from the city, D Date and hours that the building will be on city streets, E Name, address, home phone number and business phone number of the owner of the building being moved into or through the city, F Name, address, home phone number and business phone number of the moving company moving the building into or through the city, G Indicate the total height of the building being moved including the trailer height, H Indicate the total width of the building being moved, I Indicate the approximate weight of the building being moved 15 40 030: PROPOSED ROUTES; INSPECTION REQUIRED An inspection shall be made of the proposed route by the applicant, community services department and the engineering department to determine in advance the need for moving, iemoving or dropping any utility lines, poles, streetlights, street trees and traffic control devices 123 I leclerk\Ordrnances\Nos 2800 2899 rn Word12842 2016 CODF ADOPTION docx 15 40 040 APPLICATION, FEE A fee as established by resolution of the city council shall be paid upon filing the application The fee is in addition to any other applicable fees or charges required by the city of any other jurisdiction The building moving processing fees may be waived, per the adopted fee resolution for city designated historic buildings 15 40 050• MOVING OPERATION EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS The city engineer and the police department shall have the right to inspect all rollers, truck wheels, dollies, tractors or other apparatus proposed to be used in the moving operations, and they shall be the judge as to the adequacy of such equipment and may require the use of such apparatus which in their judgment will not cause damage to streets and/or pavements 15 40 060• BONDS; REQUIRED WHEN The city engineer may require the applicant to file a cash bond with the city of Redlands as a condition to moving a structure over city streets, if, in his opinion, the streets, public utilities, street trees or other property may be subject to damages resulting from the moving of the structure The amount of the cash bond will be in the amount as determined by the city engineer as necessary to pay for the estimated costs of all damages which may result by reason of the moving 15 40 070. PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL. No penmt shall be issued for the moving of any building or structure onto a lot in the city from another location in the city or from a location outside the city without the review and approval of the planning commission as specified in Chapter 18 180 of the Redlands Municipal Code Chapter 15.44 DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 15 44 010 PURPOSE AND INTENT 15 44 020 APPLICABILITY 15 44 030 DEFINITIONS 15 44 040 DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION 15 44 050 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, STRUCTURES LESS THAN FIFTY YEARS OLD 15 44 060 HISTORIC AND SCENIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REVIEW 15 44 070 APPEAL OF COMMISSION DECISION 15 44 080 MITIGATION MEASURES AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 15 44 090 ISSUANCE OF PERMIT 15 44 100 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS 124 I lcclerk\Ordinances\Nos2800-2899 in Worth2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 44 110 PREMATURE DEMOLITION 15 44 010 PURPOSE AND INTENT The city council finds that historically significant structures situated within the city constitute a cultural treasure for the entire community to enjoy, and that the preservation of these structures will promote the general welfare by maintaining an invaluable link to the cities rich and distinguished past The city's permit procedures for demolishing structures therefore recognize that the city's historic structures should be preserved and, that if a structure is approved for demolition, mitigation measures and conditions should be considered and imposed prioi to the demolition which provide the opportunity for persons to rescue potentially historic structures from destruction by purchasing the structure's site, relocating the structure, or otherwise pieserving for posterity the historic and cultural significance of the structure 15 44 020 APPLICABILITY This chapter shall apply to any structure foi which an application for a demolition permit is made No structure shall be demolished until a demolition permit is issued by the city's community development department in accordance with this chapter 15.44.040 DEFINITIONS The following words, as used in this chapter, still have the meanings herein prescribed for them CEQA The California environmental quality act, contained in California Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq , as amended from tune to time HISTORICAL RESOURCE All buildings or structures listed in, or determined to be eligible for listing in, the California Register of Historical Resources Buildings or structures actually designated as historically significant in any local register of historic resources, or identified as significant in a historical resource survey meeting the requirements of the state historical resources law, are presumed to be historically or culturally significant The city shall treat any such resource as significant unless the preponderance of evidence demonstrates that this resource is not historically or culturally significant HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE A building or structure shall be detennnned to be of"historical significance" if it satisfies any of the following criteria A The building of structure is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage, B The building or structure is associated with the lives and persons important in our past, 125 I lcclerklOrdinances'Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx C The buildmg or structure embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values, D The building or structure has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history, E The building or structure is significant in the "cultural annals of California" as demonstrated by substantial evidence in light of the whole record presented to the city regarding an application for a demolition permit, or F The building or structure qualifies as a historical resource STATE HISTORICAL RESOURCES LAW The state laws governing historical structures contained in Public Resources Code sections 5020 et seq , as amended from time to time 15 44 050 DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION An application for a demolition permit shall A Be completed by the owner of the structure proposed for demolition, or the owner's authorized representative, and submitted to the Development Services Department with payment of all applicable fees Concurrent with the filing of an application for a demolition permit, application shall also be made for any required environmental review pursuant to CEQA B The application shall identify the structure to be demolished by providing a description of the structure, its address, legal description and tax assessor's parcel number C The applicant shall specify whether the structure is listed as a historic or cultural resource or has been determined to have historical significance, by any federal, state, regional or local listing or designation, or as that term is defined in this chapter D The application shall specify the date that construction of the structure was completed, and include documentation verifying that date to the satisfaction of the city If documentation is unavailable to reasonably establish the date of completed construction,the applicant shall write "age of structure unknown no documentation available" on the permit application 15.44.060 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, STRUCTURES LESS THAN FIFTY YEARS OLD A Permit Application Demolition permit applications for structures less than fifty(50) years of age shall be scheduled for review by the city's environmental review committee and an initial study shall be prepared, in accordance with CEQA by city staff Notice of the 126 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx committee's meeting shall be given to the applicant and to the public in accordance with the city's guidelines implementing CEQA B Committee Determination At its meeting, the committee shall review the initial study and staffieport,the documentation supporting the application, all testimony from the applicant and the public, and make a detennmation of the historical significance of the structure proposed to be demolished 1 If the committee determines that the structuie has no historical significance and demolition of the structure is determined to be exempt from the preparation of a negative declaration or environmental impact report under CEQA, the permit application and structure shall also be exempt from further review by the city under this chapter, unless an appeal of the committee's determination is made to the historic and scenic preservation commission If no appeal is filed within the time provided for by this chapter,the Development Services Department shall thereafter issue the demolition permit in accordance with this code 2 If the committee determines that the structure may have historical significance and/or that its demolition requires the preparation of a negative declaration or an environmental impact report under CEQA, the demolition permit application shall be referred to the city's historic and scenic preservation commission for further review and action C Appeal of Committee Decision Any person may appeal a decision of the environmental review committee to the historic and scenic preservation commission The person making the appeal shall file the same within ten (10) days of the date of the committee's decision with the Development Services Department The appeal shall be in writing, on the form provided by the Development Services Department, and shall be accompanied by payment of the applicable fees Upon receiving a request for an appeal, the Development Services Department Director shall notify the applicant for the demolition permit, in writing, and shall place the appeal on the agenda for the next regular historic and scenic preservation commission meeting scheduled to be held at least ten (10) days after the date on which the appeal is received 15 44 070 HISTORIC AND SCENIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REVIEW A Demolition permit applications for structures fifty (50) years of age and older shall be scheduled for review by the historic and scenic preservation commission, and an uutial study shall be prepared in accordance with CEQA by city staff Notice of the commission's meeting shall be given to the applicant and the public in accordance with the city's guidelines implementing CEQA Review of such applications shall occur in accordance with subsections B and C of this section 127 I 1ccIerklOrdinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx B Upon referral of a demolition permit application from the environmental review committee, the historic and scenic preservation commission shall schedule the application for review, with at least ten(10) days'prior written notice provided to the applicant and the public A report shall be prepared by the city's historic preservation officer regarding the application and, if the structure proposed for demolition is part of a fire department training exercise, a representative of the fire department shall also review and sign the report as "concurring" with its contents prior to its distribution to the historic and scenic preservation commission A copy of the report shall be provided to the applicant C The historic and scenic preservation commission shall determine the potential historical significance of the structure and the need for any further environmental review, and make its own determinations whether the structure is historically significant and/or subject to further environmental review under CEQA The commission may then subsequently approve, condition or deny the permit application after completion of any required environmental review Following action by the commission, the histonc preservation officer shall notify the applicant (and in the case of a fire training exercise, the fire chief) in writmg of the determination of the commission and the applicant's right of appeal pursuant to section 15 44 080 of this chapter 1 If the commission determines that the structure has no historical significance and the permit application is approved, the application shall be exempt from further ieview by the city under this chapter unless an appeal is made to the city council If no appeal is filed within the time provided for by this chapter, the community development department shall thereafter issue the demolition permit in accordance with this code 2 If the commission determines that the structure has historical significance, the commission shall conduct the appropriate environmental review and subsequently approve, condition or deny the application (Ord 2467 § 2, 2002) 15 44 080 APPEAL OF COMMISSION DECISION A Any person may appeal a decision of the historic and scenic preservation commission to the city council The peison making the appeal shall file the same within ten (I0) days of the date of the commission's decision with the city clerk The appeal shall be in writing, on the form provided by the city clerk, and shall be accompanied by payment of the applicable fees Upon receiving a request for an appeal to the city council, the city clerk shall notify the applicant for the demolition permit, in writing, and shall place the appeal on the agenda for the next regular council meeting scheduled to be held at least ten (10) days after the date on which the appeal is received B At the appeal, the city council shall hear testimony from the applicant, staff and the public concerning the historical, architectural or cultural significance of the structure After considering the determination by the commission, together with all testimony from 128 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2S00 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE.ADOPTION docx interested persons, the city council shall confirm, modify or reject the decision of the commission C After hearing testimony at the public hearing, if the city council determines that the demolition of the structure is justified, the permit to demolish the structure shall be issued in accordance with this code If the city council determines, after hearing evidence at the public hearing, that the demolition shall be postponed as ordered by the commission, the demolition permit shall not be issued until expiation of the period for delay imposed by the commission The decision of the city council shall be final 15.44.090 MITIGATION MEASURES AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A The city shall identify potentially feasible measures to mitigate significant adverse changes in the significance of a historical resource The city shall ensure that any adopted mitigation measures to mitigate or avoid significant adverse changes are fully enforceable through permit conditions, agreements or other measures In rendering any decision under this chapter, the city recognizes that a project which is mitigated or conditioned to follow the secretary of the interior's "Standards For The Treatment Of Historic Properties With Guidelines For Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, And Reconstructing Historic Buildings", or the secretary of the interior's "Standards For Rehabilitation And Guidelines For Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" (1995), Weeks and Grimmer, shall be considered as mitigated to a level of less than a significant impact on the historical resource B In addition to any mitigation measures that might be imposed pursuant to the authority of CEQA, the city shall have the right to reasonably condition the issuance of a demolition permit to further the goals of this chapter and to protect the public health,safety and welfare interests of its citizens C If a demolition permit application is conditioned by the imposition of a delay of its issuance, the city shall reasonably cooperate with the applicant and the owner of the structure for the purposes of saving the structure through purchase of the property, relocating the structure, or by any other means to rescue the structure from demolition, in the shortest time possible The city shall make every reasonable effort to provide for the preservation of the structure, but nothing in this chapter shall require the city to purchase, relocate or otherwise expend city funds in connection with the efforts to save the structure 15 44 100 ISSUANCE OF PERMIT A On or after the eligible date for demolition to occur,the applicant may obtain the demolition permit from the Development Services Department After verifying that the demolition permit process has occurred it compliance with this code, the Development Services Department, Building and Safety Division shall issue a demolition permit 129 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx B In the event demolition of the structure is part of a fire department training exercise, the fire department shall obtain a copy ofthe demolition permit from the owner ofthe structure Prior to the trammg exercise, a copy of the demolition permit shall be affixed to the structure The city's fire chief shall personally inspect and verify that a copy of the demolition permit is affixed to the structure prior to initiating the training exercise 15 44 110 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the alteration, repair or demolition of any structure to remedy a condition determined dangerous to the general public by the city's Development Services Department A Structures Having Historical Significance In the event a structure has been damaged by fire, flood, earthquake or other calamity to such an extent that, in the opinion of the city, the structure cannot be reasonably repaired or restored, the structure may be demolished or removed in accordance with state and city laws governing dangerous structures B Structures Having Historical Significance In the event a structure has been damaged by fire, flood, earthquake or other calamity to such an extent that, in the opinion of the city, the structure cannot be reasonably repaired or restored, the structure may be demolished in accordance with state and city laws governing the emergency demolition of dangerous buildings having historical significance Such city laws shall be adopted by resolution of the city council and shall be incorporated into the city's disaster management plans adopted pursuant to title 2, chapter 2 52 of this code (Ord 2467 § 2, 2002) 15.44.120 PREMATURE DEMOLITION Demolition of any structure prior to the issuance of a demolition permit is unlawful and a violation of this chapter Any person, firm or corporation committing such an unlawful act, or allowing such an unlawful act to occur, shall be subject to the penalties as prescribed by law and this code CHAPTER 15 54 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS 15 54 010 PURPOSE 15 54 020 APPLICABILITY 15 54 030 DEFINITIONS 15 54 040 PROVISIONS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITIED LANDSCAPES 15 54 050 COMPLIANCE WITH LANDSCAPING DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE 15 54 060 PENALTIES 15 54 070 ELEMENTS OF THE LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE 15 54 080 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET 130 I 1cclerklOrdinances'Nas 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 54 090 SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT 15 54 100 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PLAN 15 54 110 IRRIGATION DESIGN PLAN 15 54 120 GRADING DESIGN PLAN 15 54 130 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION 15 54 140 IRRIGATION SCHEDULING 15 54 150 LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 54 160 IRRIGATION AUDIT, IRRIGATION SURVEY, AND IRRIGATION WATER USE ANALYSIS 15 54 170 IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY 15 54 180 RECYCLED WATER 15 54 190 GRAYWATER SYSTEMS 15 54 200 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND RAINWATER RETENTION 15 54 210 PUBLIC EDUCATION 15 54 220 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 15 54 230 PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING LANDSCAPES 15 54 240 IRRIGATION AUDIT, IRRIGATION SURVEY, AND IRRIGATION WATER USE ANALYSIS 15 54 250 WATER WASTE PREVENTION 15 54 260 EFFECTIVE PRECIPITATION 15 54 270 REPORTING 15.54.010 PURPOSE. The City of Redlands City Council finds A That it is the policy of the City to promote the conservation and efficient use of water and to prevent the waste of this valuable resource, 1 That the waters of the state are of limited supply and are subject to ever Increasing demands, 2 That the continuation of California's economic prosperity is dependent on the availability of adequate supplies of water for future uses, 3 That it is the policy of the State to promote the conservation and efficient use of water and to prevent the waste of this valuable resource, 4 That landscapes are essential to the quality of life in California by providing areas for active and passive recreation and as an enhancement to the environment by cleaning air and water, preventing erosion, offering fire protection, and replacing ecosystems lost to development, 5 That landscape design, installation, maintenance and management can and should be water efficient, 6 That Section 2 of Article X of the California Constitution specifies that the right to use water is limited to the amount reasonably required for the beneficial use to be served and the right does not and shall not extend to waste or unreasonable method of use 131 I\ccicrk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx B Consistent with the legislative findings, the purpose of this model ordinance is to 1 Promote the values and benefits of landscaping practices that integrate and go beyond the conservation and efficient use of water, 2 Establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintammg and managing water efficient Iandscapes in new construction and rehabilitated projects by encouraging the use of a wateished approach that requires cross-sector collaboration of industry, government and property owners to achieve the many benefits possible, 3 Establish provisions for water management practices and water waste prevention for existing landscapes, 4 Use water efficiently without waste by setting a Maximum Applied Water Allowance as an upper limit for water use and reduce water use to the lowest practical amount, 5 Promote the benefits of consistent landscape ordinances with neighboring local and regional agencies, 6 Encourage local agencies and water purveyors to use economic incentives that promote the efficient use of water, such as implementing a tiered-rate structure, and 7 Encourage local agencies to designate the necessary authority that implements and enforces the provisions of the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance or its local landscape oidrinance C Landscapes that are planned, designed, installed, managed and maintained with the watershed based approach can improve California's environmental conditions and provide benefits and realize sustamability goals Such landscapes will make the urban environment resilient in the face of climatic extremes Consistent with the legislative findings and purpose of the Ordinance, conditions in the urban setting will be improved by 1 Creating the conditions to support life in the soil by reducing compaction, incorporating organic matter that increases water retention, and promoting productive plant growth that leads to more carbon storage, oxygen production, shade, and habitat and esthetic benefits 2 Minimizing energy use by reducing irrigation water requirements,reducing reliance on petroleum based fertilizers and pesticides, and planting climate appropriate shade trees in urban areas 3 Conserving water by capturing and reusing rainwater and graywater wherever possible and selecting climate appropriate plants that need minimal supplemental water after establishment 4 Protecting air and water quality by reducing power equipment use and landfill disposal trips, selecting recycled and locally sourced materials, and using compost, mulch and efficient irrigation equipment to prevent erosion 5 Protecting existmg habitat and creating new habitat by choosing local native plants, climate adapted non-natives and avoiding invasive plants Utilizing integrated pest management with least toxic methods as the first course of action 132 1 lcclerklOrdEnances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 54 020 APPLICABILITY A After December 1, 2015, and consistent with Executive Order No B-29-15, this Chapter shall apply to all of the following landscape projects 1 New construction projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 500 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check oi design review. 2 Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet iequir-rng a building or landscape permit. plan check, oi design review 3 Existing landscapes limited to Sections 15 54 230-15 54 250 and 4 Cemeteries Recognizing the special landscape management needs of cemetei ies, new and rehabilitated cemeteries are limited to Sections 15 54 80, 15 54 150 and 15 54 160 and existing cemeteries are limited to Sections 15 54 230-15 54 250 B For local land use agencies working together to develop a regional water efficient landscape ordinance, the reporting requirements of this ordinance shall become effective December 1, 2015 and the remainder of this ordinance shall be effective no later than February 1, 2016 C Any project with an aggregate landscape ai ea of 2,500 square feet oi less may comply with the performance requirements of this ordinance oi conform to the prescriptive measures contained in Appendix D D Foi projects using tr eated or unti eated graywater or rainwater captured on site, any lot or parcel within the project that has less than 2500 sq ft of landscape and meets the lot oi parcel's landscape water requirement (Estimated Total Water Use) entirely with treated or untreated ger ay water oi through stored r amwatei captured on site is subject only to Appendix D section (5) E This ordinance does not apply to I Registered local state or federal historical sites 2 Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system, 3 Mined-land reclamation proiects that do not regime a permanent irrigation system, or 4 Existing plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public 15 54 030 DEFINITIONS The terms used in this oidmance have the meaning set forth below APPLIED WATER The portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the landscape AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION CONTROLLER A timing device used to remotely control valves that operate an irrigation system Automatic irrigation controllers are able to self-adjust and schedule it r rgation events using either evapoti anspn ation(weather-based) oi soil moisture 133 I\cclerk\Ordlnances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx data BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE A safety device used to prevent pollution of contamination of the -ckate' supply due to the reverse flow of watei from the uTigation system CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION The document iequired under Section 15 54 130 CERTIFIED IRRIGATION DESIGNER A pei son certified to design irrigation systems by an accredited academic institution a piofessional trade oiganization of othei program such as the US Eng> onmental Protection Agency's Watei Sense in Igation designer certification prom am and Irrigation Association's Certified Irrigation Designei prob am CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AUDITOR A person certified to perform landscape irrigation audits by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade olgamzation of othei program such as the US Environmental Protection Agency's Watei Sense irrigation auditor certification prow am and Li-ligation Association's Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor program CHECK VALVE or ANTI-DRAIN VALVE A valve located under a sprinkles head, or other location in the irrigation system,to hold water in the system to prevent diamage from sprmklei heads when the sprinkler is off COMMON IN TREST DEVELOPMENTS Community apartment projects, condominium projects, planned developments. and stock cooper ati\es per Civil Code Section 1351 COMPOST The safe and stable product of controlled biologic decomposition of organic matei ials that is beneficial to plant growth CONVERSION FACTOR (0 62) The number that converts acre-inches pei acre pei year to gallons per square foot per yeai DISTRIBUTION UNIFORMITY The measure of the uniformity of irrigation watei over a defined area DRIP IRRIGATION Any non-spray low volume irrigation system utilizing emission devices with a flow late measured in gallons per hour Low volume irrigation systems ale specifically designed to apply small volumes of watei slowly at or near the loot zone of plants ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROJECT A project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem EFFECTIVE PRECIPITATION or USABLE RAINFALL (Eppt) The portion of total precipitation which becomes available foi plant growth 134 [\ccIerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx EMITTER A drip irrigation emission device that delivers water slowly from the system to the sod ESTABLISHED LANDSC APE The point at which plants in the landscape have developed significant root growth into the soil Typically, most plants ane established aftei one oi two years o f growth ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD OF THE PLANTS The first yeai after installing the plant in the landscape of the fin st two years if irrigation will be terminated after establishment Typically most plants are established after one or two years of growth Native habitat mitigation areas and ti ees may need thi ee to five yeas s for establishment ESTIMATED TOTAL WATER USE (ETWU) The total watei used foi the landscape as desci abed in Section 15 54 080 ET ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (ETAF) A factoi of 0 55 foi iesidential aieas and 0 45 foi non- residential areas, that when applied to reference evapotianspuation, adjusts for plant factors and in igation efficiency two majoi influences upon the amount of water that needs to be applied to the landscape The ETAF foi new and existing (non-i ehabilitated) Special Landscape Ai eas shall not exceed 1 0 The ETAF foi existing non-rehabilitated landscapes is 08 EVAPOTRANSPIRATION RATE The quantity of water evaporated from adjacent soil and othei surfaces and tianspued by plants during a specified time FLOW RATE The rate at which water flows thiough pipes. valves and emission deices, measuied in gallons pen minute, gallons per houi, or cubic feet per second FLOW SENSOR An inline device installed at the supply point of the in igation system that produces a iepeatable signal proportional to flow rate Flow sensors must be connected to an automatic irrigation controller oi flow monitor capable of receiving flow signals and operating master valves This combination flow sensoi/controller may also function as a landscape w atei meter oi sub metei FRIABLE A soil condition that is easily crumbled 01 loosely compacted down to a minimum depth pei planting material iequirements, wheieby the root structure of newly planted material will be allowed to spiead unimpeded FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN GUIDELINE Guidelines from a local file authority to assist iesidents and businesses that are developing land or building structures in a fire hazard severity zone GRAYWATER Untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet discharge, has not been affected by infectious, contaminated_ 01 unhealthy bodily wastes, and does not 135 1 lccierklOrdmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx pr esent a threat from contamination by unhealthful processing, manufacturing oi opei ating wastes "Graywater" includes. but is not limited to wastewatei from bathtubs, showers, bathi corn washbasins, clothes washing machines, and laundry tubs, but does not include wastewatei from kitchen sinks of dishwashers Health and Safety Code Section 17922 12 HARDSCAPES Any durable matei (pervious and non-pervious) H�DROZONE Portion of the landscaped area having plants with similai water needs and rooting depth A hydio zone may be irrigated oi non-in igated INFILTRATION RATE The rate of watei entry into the soil expressed as a depth ofwater per unit of time (e g , inches pei how) INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES Species of plants not historically found in California that spread outside culm ated areas and can damage envu onmental or economic i esources Invasnt e species may be regulated by county agricultural agencies as noxious species Lists of iinvasi\-e plants ai e maintained at the California Invasive Plant Inventory and USDA invasir.e and noxious weeds database IRRIGATION AUDIT An in-depth evaluation of the performance of an irrigation system conducted by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor An irrigation audit includes but is not limited to inspection, system tune-up, system test with distribution uniformity oi emission uniformity, reporting otieispiay or runoff that causes oveiland flow. and preparation of an Irrigation schedule The audit must be conducted in a manner consistent with the Irrigation Association's Landscape litigation Auditoi Certification program of other U S Enynonnnental Protection Agency "Water Sense" labeled auditing pro giam IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY (IE) The measurement of the amount of watei beneficially used divided by the amount of watei applied Irrigation efficiency is derived horn measurements and estimates of in i.gation system characteristics and management pi actices The irrigation efficiency foi purposes of this ordinance are 0 75 foi oveihead spray devices and 0 81 for drip systems IRRIGATION SURVEY An evaluation of an irrigation system that is less detailed than an irrigation audit An litigation surrey includes. but is not limited to inspection, system test, and written recommendations to improve performance of the irrigation system IRRIGATION WATER USAGE ANALYSIS An analysis of water use data based on meter readings and billing data LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT A pei son who holds a license to practice landscape architecture in the state of California Business and Professions Code Section 5615 LANDSCAPE AREA All the planting areas turf areas and watei features in a landscape 136 I 1cclerklOrdinancesW os 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx design plan subject to the Maximum Applied Watel Allowance calculation The landscape area does not include footprints of buildings or structures sidewalks, driveways parking lots, decks patios, Dave'or stone walks, other pervious or non-pervious hardscapes, and other non- irrigated areas designated foi non-development (e g _ open spaces and existing native vegetation) LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR A person licensed by the state of Califoima to construct mamtam epan, install, oi subcontract the development of landscape systems LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE The documents requlled under Section 15 54 070 LANDSCAPE PROIECT Total area of landscape in a pioiect as defined in "landscape aiea' for the purposes of this ordinance, meeting requnements under Section 15 54 020 LANDSCAPE WATER METER An inline device installed at the irrigation supply point that measures the flow of w-aten into the irrigation system and is connected to a totalizer to record water use LATERAL LINE The water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or sprinklers fionn the valve LOCAL AGENCY A city or county including a charter city oi charter county that is responsible for adopting and implementing the ordinance The local agency is also responsible ton the enforcement of this ordinance, including but not limited to, approval of a permit and plan check oi design review of a project LOCAL WATER PURVEYOR Any entity, including a public agency, city county, or private watei company that provides ietail watei service LOW VOLUMNE IRRIGATION The application oflrngatnon watei at low pressure through a system of tubing or lateral lines and low-volume emitters such as drip, dnp lines and bubblers Low volume irrigation systems are specifically designed to apply small volumes of watei slowly at or near the root zone of plants MAIN LINE The pressur razed pipeline that delivers watei fi ori the water source to the valve or outlet MASTER SHUT-OFF VALVE Is an automatic valve installed at the irrigation supply point which controls water flow into the irrigation system When this valve is closed watei will not be supplied to the irrigation system A master valve will greatly reduce any water loss due to a leaky station valve MAXIMUM APPLIED WATER ALLOWANCE (MAWA) The upper limit of annual applied 137 I lcclerklOrdmances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word 2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doer watei for the established landscaped area as specified in Sectionl 5 54 080 It is based upon the area's reference evapotranspiration the ET Adjustment Factor, and the size of the landscape area The Estimated Total Watei Use shall not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance Special Landscape Ai eas, including i eci cation aieas. areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, and aieas iiiigated with recycled watei are subiect to the MAWA with an ETAF not to exceed 1 0 MAWA = (ETo) (0 62) [(ETAF x LA) ± ((1-ETAF) x SLA)] MEDIAN Is an area between opposing lanes of tiaffic that may be unplanted oi planted with ti ees shrubs, perennials and ornamental gi asses MICROCLIMATE The climate of a small, specific area that may contrast with the climate of the over all landscape area due to factors such as wind, sun exposure plant density, or proximity to reflective sui faces MINED-LAND RECLAMATION PROJECTS Any sui face nrinmg operation with a reclamation plan approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 MULCH Any organic material such as leaves, back, Ai am, compost, or moi game 1i-uncial materials such as rocks, gravel, or decomposed granite left loose and applied to the soil surface for the beneficial purposes of reducing evaporation, suppressing weeds, moderating soil temperature, and pi eventing soil erosion NEW CONSTRUCTION For the purposes of this Chapter a new building with a landscape or othei new landscape. such as a paik playground, oi greenbelt without an associated building NON-RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE Landscapes in commercial, institutional, industrial and public settings that may have ai eas designated for recreation oi public assembly It also includes portions of common areas of common interest de\elopments with designated recreational areas OPERATING PRESSURE The pressure at \which the parts of an irrigation system ate designed by the manufactuiei to operate OVERHEAD SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEMS or OVERHEAD SPRAY IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Systems that deliver watei through the an (e g , spray heads and rotors) OVERSPRAY The irrigation water which is delivered beyond the target area PARKWAY The area between a sidewalk and the cuib or traffic lane It may be planted or unplanted, and with or without pedestrian egress 138 1 lccrerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 En Wordu842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx PERMIT An authorizing document issued by local agencies for new construction of iehabilitatedlandscapes PERVIOUS Any surface or material that allows the passage ofwatei through the material and into the underlying soil PLANT FACTOR of PLANT WATER USE FACTOR Is a factor, when multiplied by ETo, estimates the amount ofwatei needed by plants For purposes of this ordinance, the plant factoi range for very low watei use plants is 0 to 0 1, the plant factor i ange foi low watei use plants is 0 1 to 0 3. the plant factor range for moderate watei use plants is 0 4 to 0 6, and the plant factoi range for high water use plants is 0 7 to 1 0 Plant factois cited in this ordinance are dei wed fiom the publication "Water Use Classification of Landscape Species" Plant factois may also be obtained from horticultural researchers horn academic institutions 01 professional associations as approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) PROJECT APPLICANT The individual or entity submitting a Landscape Documentation Package required under Section 492 3. to request a permit plan check, of design review fiom the local agency A pioject applicant may be the property ownei oi his or hei designee RAIN SENSOR of RAIN SENSING SHUTOFF DEVICE A component which automatically suspends an u-igation event when it rams RECORD DRAWING 01 AS-BUILTS A set of reproducible diawmgs which show significant changes in the work made during construction and which are usually based on drawings marked up in the field and othei data furnished by the contractor RECREATION AREA Areas, excluding private single family i esrdential ai eas, designated foi active play, recreation or public assembly in paiks, sports fields, picnic grounds, amphitheaters oi golf course tees fairways, roughs, surrounds and greens RECYCLED WATER RECLAIMED WATER or TREATED SEWAGE EFFLUENT WATER Treated oi recycled waste watei of a quality suitable foi non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation and watei features This watei is not intended for human consumption REFERENCE EVAPOTRANSPIRATION or ETo A standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants ETo rs expressed in inches per day, month, at yeas as represented in Appendix A. and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four-to seven-inch tall, cool-season grass that is well watered Reference evapotranspn anon is used as the basis of determining the Maximum Applied dilater Allowances so that regional differences in climate can be accommodated REGIONAL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE A local Ordinance adopted by two or more local agencies, watei suppliers and other stakeholders for implementing a consistent set of landscape piovisrous throughout a geographical region Regional ordinances 139 1 lccierk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx are strongly encouiaged to provide a consistent framewoik foi the landscape industry and applicants to adhei e to REHABILITATED LANDSCAPE any re-landscaping project that iequires a permit, plan check, oi design review meets the i equu ements of Section 15 54 020 and the modified landscape ai ea is equal to oi gi eater than 2 500 square feet RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE Landscapes surrounding single or multifamily homes RUN OFF Watei which is not absoibed by the soil o1 landscape to which it is applied and flows from the landscape area Foi example, run off may iesult from water that is applied at too great a rate (application iate exceeds infiltration iate) or when there is a slope SOIL MOISTURE SENSING DEVICE oi SOIL MOISTURE SENSOR A device that measures the amount of watei in the soil The device may also suspend oi initiate an in igation event SOIL TEXTURE The classification of soil based on its percentage of sand, silt and clay SPECIAL LANDSCAPE AREA (SLA) An area of the Iandscape dedicated solely to edible plants, recreational areas, areas irrigated with recycled watei, 01 watei features using recycled water SPRINKLER HEAD 01 SPRAY HEAD A device which delivers watei through a nozzle STATIC WATER PRESSURE The pipeline oi municipal water supply pi essure when watei is not flowing STATION An area served by one valve or by a set of 1 ah es that operate simultaneously SWING JOINT An irrigation component that provides a flexible, leak-free connection bete een the emission device and lateral pipeline to allow movement in any direction and to prevent equipment damage SUBMETER A metering device to measure watei applied to the landscape that is installed after the pi imai y utility watei meter TURF A ground covei surface of mowed grass Annual bluegrass. Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial iyegrass, Red fescue, and Tall fescue are cool-season glasses Bermuda grass Kikuyu grass, Seashore Paspalum, St Augustine grass, Zoysia grass and Buffalo glass are warm-season gi asses VALVE A device used to control the flow of watei in the in igation system 140 1 lcclerklOrdinancesWos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doca WATER CONSERVING PLANT SPECIES A plant species identified as having a very low or low plant factor WATER FEATURE A design element where open water per forms an aesthetic oi reci eational function Water featui es include ponds, lakes waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams. spas, and swimming pools (where watei is artificially supplied) The surface ai ea of watei features is included in the high water use hydro zone of the landscape area Const ucted wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment or storm water best management pi actices that are not irrigated and used solely for water treatment 01 storm water retention are not watei features and, therefoi e ai e not subject to the watei budget calculation W&TERING WINDOW The time of day in igation is allowed WUCOLS The Water Use Classification of Landscape Species published by the University of California Cooperative Extension and the Department of W ater Resources 2014 15 54 040 PROVISIONS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITIED LANDSCAPES. A The City may designate by mutual agi cement, another agency, such as a water purveyor to implement some or all of the requn ements contained in this of dinance The City may collaborate with water purveyors to define each entity's specific responsibilities relating to this or dmance 15 54 050 COMPLIANCE WITH LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE A Prior to construction of landscape projects described in Section 15 54 020 of this chapter, the project applicant shall submit a landscape documentation package 1 Provide the pioject applicant with the ordinance and procedures foi permits. plan checks oi design reviews, 2 Review the Landscape Documentation Package siibinitted by the project applicant, 3 Approve or deny the Landscape Documentation Package 4 Issue a permit oi approve the plan check oi design review foi the project applicant, and 5 Upon approval of the Landscape Documentation Package, submit a copy of the Water Efficient Landscape Woiksheet to the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department B Piior to construction of landscape projects described in Section 15 54 020 of this chapter the pioject applicant shall 1 Submit a Landscape Documentation Package to the City C Upon approval of the Landscape Documentation Package by the City, the project applicant shall I Receive a permit or approl-al of the plan check or design iew and record the date of the permit in the Certificate of Completion, 141 lcclerk\0rdmances\Nos 2800 2899 m Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 2 Submit a copy of the appioved Landscape Documentation Package along with the record drawings, and any other information to the property owner or his/her designee. and 3 Submit a copy of the Watei Efficient Landscape Worksheet to the City's Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department 15 54 060 PENALTIES. The City of Redlands may establish and administei penalties to the project applicant foi non- compliance with the ordinance to the extent permitted by law 15 54 070 ELEMENTS OF THE LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE The Landscape Documentation Package shall include the following six (6) elements A Protect information, 1 Date 2 Project applicant 3 Project address (if available, parcel and/or lot number(s)) 4 Total landscape area (square feet) 5 Project type (e g new rehabilitated, public, private cemetery, homeowner- installed) 6 Water supply type (e g , potable, recycled, well) and identify the local retail water purveyor if the applicant is not sei ved by a private well 7 Checklist of all documents in Landscape Documentation Package 8 Project contacts to include contact information foi the project applicant and property owner 9 Applicant signature and date with statement, "I agiee to comply with the requirements of the watei efficient landscape ordinance and submit a complete Landscape Documentation Package" B Watei Efficient Landscape Worksheet, 1 Hydrosome information table 2 Water budget calculations 1 Maximum Applied Watei Allowance (MAWA) ii Estimated Total Watei Use (ETWU) C Soil management report D Landscape design plan, E Irrigation design plan, and F Grading design plan 142 11ccicrklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15 54 080 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET A A project applicant shall complete the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet in Appendix B which contains information on the plant factor, irrigation method, irrigation efficiency, and area associated with each hydro zone Calculations are then made to show that the evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF) for the landscape project does not exceed a factor of 0 55 for residential areas and 0 45 for non-residential areas, exclusive of Special Landscape Areas The ETAF for a landscape project is based on the plant factors and irrigation methods selected The Maximum Applied Water Allowance is calculated based on the maximum ETAF allowed (0 55 for residential areas and 0 45 for non-residential areas) and expressed as annual gallons required The Estimated Total Water Use(ETWU) is calculated based on the plants used and irrigation method selected for the landscape design ETWU must be below the MAWA 1 In calculating the Maximum Applied Water Allowance and Estimated Total Water Use, a project applicant shall use the ETo values from the Reference Evapotranspiration Table in Appendix A For geogiaphic areas not covered in Appendix A, use data from other cities located nearby in the same reference evapotranspiration zone, as found in the CIMIS Refeience Evapotranspiration Zones Map, Department of Water Resources, 1999 B Watei budget calculations shall adhere to the following iequuements 1 The plant factoi used shall be from WUCOLS of from horticultui al i eseai chei s with academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California Department of Watei Resources (DWR) The plant factoi ranges from 0 to 0 1 for very low water using plants. 0 1 to 0 3 foi low water use plants, from 0 4 to 0 6 for modes ate watei use plants, and fiom 0 7 to 1 0 for Mali water use plants 2 All water featuies shall be included in the high water use hydro zone and temporarily irrigated areas shall be included in the low watei use hydro zone 3 All Special Landscape Aieas shall be identified and then water use calculated as shown in Appendix B 4 ETAF tom new and existing (non-rehabilitated) Special Landscape Aieas shall not exceed 1 0 15 54 090 SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT. In omdem to reduce runoff and encoui age healthy plant growth, a soil management ieport shall be completed by the project applicant, of his/her designee, as follows A Submit soil samples to a laboratory tom analysis and recommendations a Soil sampling shall be conducted in accordance with laboratory piotocol, including protocols regarding adequate sampling depth for the intended plants b The soil analysis shall include i Soil texture 143 11cclerk\Ord[nances'2 os 2800-2599 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx n Infilti ation rate determined by laboi atory test or soil texture infilti ation i ate table in PH. iv Total soluble salts v Sodium vi Percent oigame inane', and vn Recommendations B In protects with multiple landscape installations (i e production home developments) a soil sampling tate of 1 in 7 lots oi approximately 15%will satisfy this requirement Large landscape projects shall sample at a rate equivalent to 1 in 7 lots C The project applicant, or hislhei designee, shall comply with one of the following a If significant mass giadmg is not planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the City as part of the Landscape Documentation Package or b If significant mass grading is planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to the City as part of the Certificate of Completion D The soil analysis report shall be made available, in a timely manner to the professionals preparing the landscape design plans and irrigation design plans to make any necessary adjustments to the design plans E The project applicant, oi hisihei designee. shall submit documentation verifying implementation of soil analysis report recommendations to the City with the Certificate of Completion 15 54 100 LANDSCAPE DESIGN PLAN A For the efficient use of water. a landscape shall be cat dully designed and planned foi the intended function of the protect A landscape design plan meeting the following design ci te1is shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package 1 Plant Material a Any plant may be selected for the landscape providing the Estimated Total Watei Use in the landscape area does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance Methods to achieve water efficiency shall include one oi more of the following i Protection and preservation of natit e species and natural vegetation. ii Selection of water-conserving plant, tree and turf species, especially local native plants, in Selection of plants based on local climate suitability, disease and pest resistance, i� Selection of trees based on applicable local tree ordinances or tree shading guidelines, and size at maturity as appropriate foi the planting area, and v Selection of plants from local and regional landscape program plant lists vi Selection of plants from local Fuel Modification PIan Guidelines 144 I lcclerk\Ordinances'Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx b Each hydro zone shall have plant rnatei gals with similai water use, with the exception of hydro zones with plants of mixed water use, as specified in Section 15 54 110(A)(2)(d) c Plants shall be selected and planted appropriately based upon then adaptability to the climatic geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site Methods to achieve eater efficiency shall include one al more of the following i Use the Sunset Western Climate Zone System which takes into account temperatuie, humidity elevation terrain latitude. and varying degrees of continental and mantle influence on local climate n Recognize the horticultui al attributes of plants (i e , mature plant size. invasive surface roots) to minimize damage to property or infiastructure [e g buildings, sidewalks, power lines], allow foi adequate soil volume foi healthy root gri owth, and Consider the solar orientation foi plant placement to maximize summer shade and winter solar gain d Turf is not allowed on slopes great el than 25%whei e the toe of the slope is adjacent to an impermeable haidscape and where 25% means one (1) foot of vertical elevation change for every four (4) feet of horizontal length (rise divided by run x 100 = slope pei cent) e High watei use plants, characterized by a plant factor of 0 7 to 1 0, are prohibited in street medians f The landscape design plan for protects in fine-prone areas shall address fire safety and prevention A defensible space oi zone around a building or structure is requu ed pei Public Resources Code Section 4291(a) and(b) Avoid fire-pi one plant mateiials and highly flammable mulches Refer to the local Fuel Modification Plan guidelines g The use of invasive plant species, such as those listed by the California Invasive Plant Council, is strongly discouraged h The architectural guidelines of a common interest development which include community apartment projects, condominiums, planned developments, and stock coopei atives, shall not prohibit oi include conditions that have the effect of prohibiting the use of low-water use plants as a group 2 Watei Features a Recirculating watei systems shall be used foi water features b Where available iecvcled watei shall be used as a source foi deem-live watei features c Surface al ea of a watei feature shall be included in the high watei use hydro zone area of the watei budget calculation d Pool and spa covers are highly recommended Soil Prepai anon, Mulch and Amendments a Pi lar to the planting of any mates ials compacted soils shall be transformed to a friable condition On engineered slopes, only amended planting holes need meet this requitement 145 I IcclerklOrdlnances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx b Soil amendments shall be incorporated according to recommendations of the soil r eport and what is appropriate for the plants selected (see Section 15 54 090) c Fm landscape installations, compost at a rate of a minimum of foul cubic yards per 1,000 square feet ofpermeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six(6) inches into the soil Soils with greater than 6% of game matter in the top six (6) inches of soil are exempt fiom adding compost and tilling d A minimum three (3) inches layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed soil sui faces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcover s, oz direct seeding applications where mulch is cont.'amdicated To provide habitat foi beneficial insects and othei rldhfe up to 5% of the landscape area may be left without mulch Designated insect habitat must be included in the landscape design plan as such e Stabilizing mulching products shall be used on slopes that meet current engineering standards f The mulching portion of the seed/mulch slurry in hydro-seeded applications shall meet the mulching r equn ement g Oiganmc mulch materials made from recycled oi post-consumer shall take precedence over inorganic mater rats or virgm forest products unless the recycled post-consumer organic products are not locally available Organic mulches are not iequired where prohibited by local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines oi othei applicable local ordinances B The landscape design plan, at a minimum, shall 1 Delineate and label each hydro zone by number, letter, or other method, 2 Identify each hydro zone as low, moderate, high watei, or mixed watei use Tempoiarrly irrigated areas of the landscape shall be included in the low watei use hydro zone for the watei budget calculation, 3 Identify recreational areas, 4 Identify areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants, 5 Identify areas irrigated with recycled watei, 6 Identify type of mulch and application depth, 7 Identify soil amendments, type, and quantity, 8 Identify type and surface area of watei features, 9 Identify hardscapes (pervious and non-pervious), 10 Identify location, installation details, and 24-hour ietention or infiltration capacity of any applicable storm Ovate.' best management piactices that encourage on-site ietention and infiltration of storm watei Project applicants shall refei to the City oi regional Vvatei Quality Control Board foi information on any applicable storm water technical requirements Storm water best management practices are encouraged in the landscape design plan and examples ai e provided in Section 15 54 200 11 Identify any applicable Tam harvesting 01 catchment technologies as discussed in Section 15 54 200 and their 24-hour retention oi infiltration capacity, 12 Identify any applicable grayrwater discharge piping, system components and area(s) of dist.'ibution, 146 I\celerklordlnances\Nos 2800-2899 in WordL842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 13 Contain the following statement "1 have complied with the criteria of Chapter and applied them for the efficient use of water in the landscape design plan", and 14 Bear the signatufe of a licensed landscape atchitect, licensed landscape contiactoi. of any othei person authoiized to design a landscape (See Sections 5500 1, 5615 5641, 5641 1, 5641 2 5641 3, 5641 4, 5641 5, 5641 6 6701. 7027 5 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 832 27 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations and Section 6721 of the Food and Agriculture Code ) 15 54 110 IRRIGATION DESIGN PLAN. A This section applies to landscaped areas i equn ing permanent irrigation. not areas that require temporary ii i igation solely for the plant establishment period Fol the efficient use of watei, an u-i igation system shall meet all the iequtiements listed in this section and the manufacturers' recommendations The in igation system and its related components shall be planned and designed to allow for proper installation management and maintenance An irrigation design plan meeting the following design criteria shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package 1 System a Landscape seater meters, defined as eithei a dedicated water service metei of private sub meter, shall be installed foi all non-residential irrigated landscapes of 1,000 sq ft but not more than 5,000 sq fl (The level at which California Water Code 535 applies) and residential irrigated landscapes of 5,000 sq ft or greater A landscape watei metei may be either 1 A customer service meter dedicated to landscape use provided by the local water purveyoi, of ii A privately o'ned metei oi sub meter h Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing either evapotranspiration or soil moistuie sensoi data utilizing non-volatile memory shall be requned for in-igation scheduling in all irrigation systems c If the water pressure is below or exceeds the recommended pressure of the specified igation devices, the installation of a pi essure i egulating device is requif ed to ensure that the dynamic pi essure at each emission device is within the manufactuf er's recommended pressure iange for optimal perfoi mance f It the static pressuf e is above oi below the required dynamic pressure of the n i igation system, pressure-regulating devices such as inline pressure iegulatois, booster pumps, oi othei devices shall be installed to meet the requited dynamic pressure of the irrigation system in Static watei pressure dynamic oi operating pressufe, and flow reading of the watei supply shall be measured at the point of connection These pressure and flow measurements shall be conducted at the design stage If the measui ements are not available at the design stage, the measurements shall be conducted at installation 147 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION doex d Sensor s (i am, freeze, wind etc ), either mtegi al or auxiliary, that suspend or alter irrigation operation during unfavorable weather conditions shall be required on all irrigation systems, as appropriate for local climatic conditions Irrigation should be avoided during windy or fieezmg weather 01 during rain e Manual shut-off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve or butterfly valve) shall be required as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply to minimize ater loss in case of an emergency (such as a main line break) or routine repai f Backflow prevention devices shall be regti it ed to protect the water supply from contamination by the irrigation system A project applicant shall refer to the applicable local agency code (r e , public health) for additional backflow prevention requn ements g Flow sensors that detect high flow conditions created by system damage or malfunction are requaed for all on non-residential landscapes and residential landscapes of 5000 sq ft or larger h Master shut-off valves are required on all projects except landscapes that make use of technologies that allow for the individual control of sprinklers that are individually pressurized in a system equipped with low pressure shut down features i The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent runoff low head drainage, overspray, or other similai condrtion.s wher e irrigation water flows onto non-tar geted areas such as adjacent property, non-irrigated areas liardscapes, roadways or sti uctures j Relevant information from the soil management plan such as soil type and mfllti anon rate shall be utilized when designing i rigation systems k The design of the in igation system shall conform to the hydro zones of the landscape design plan 1 The irrigation system must be designed and installed to meet, at a minimum, the irrigation efficiency criteria as described in Section 15 54 080 regarding the Maximum Applied Water Allowance m All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineer s'llnternational Code Council's (ASABE/ICC) 802-2014 "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard, All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape must document a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0 65 or higher using the protocol defined in ASABEiICC 802-2014 n It is highly recommended that the project applicant or local agency inquire with the local water purveyor about peak water operating demands (on the water supply system) or water restrictions that may impact the effectiveness of the irrigation system o In mulched planting areas, the use of low volume irrigation is i equrred to maximize water infiltration into the root zone p Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall have matched precipitation rates, unless otherwise duected by the manufacturer's recommendations 148 r 1cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2500 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx q Head to head coveiage is recommended However sprnnklei spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible distribution uniformity using the manufacturer's recommendations Swing joints or othei riser-protection components are i equired on all riser s subject to damage that are adjacent to hardscapes or in high ti of c areas of turf glass s Check valves or anti-di am valves ale requu ed on all spunkier heads whei e low point di amage could occui t Areas less than ten (10) feet in width in any duection shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation of othei means that produces no runoff or overspi ay u Overhead in igation shall not be permitted within 24 inches of any non-permeable surface Allowable in igation within the setback from non-permeable surfaces may include dire. drip line, or other low flow non-spray technology The setback area may be planted oi unplanted The surfacing of the setback may be mulch gravel, or othei parous material These restrictions may be modified if i The landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs of ii The adjacent non-permeable sui faces are designed and constructed to di am entirely to landscaping, oi iii The irrigation designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the Landscape Documentation Package and clearly demonstrates strict adhei ence to in igation system design criteria in Section 15 54 110(a)(1)(1) Pies ention of overspray and runoff must be confirmed during the irrigation audit v Slopes greater than 25% shall not be in igated with an in igation system with an application tate exceeding 0 75 inches per hour This restriction may be modified if the landscape designei specifies an alternative design or technology as pair of the Landscape Documentation Package, and clearly demonstrates no runoff oi erosion will occur Pi evention of runoff and erosion must be confirmed dui ing the in-igation audit 2 Hydrosoine a Each valve shall in igate a hydro zone with similar site slope, sun exposure, soil conditions, and plant mater ials with similar watei use b Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall be selected based on what is appropriate toi the plant type within that hydro zone c Where feasible, trees shall be placed on separate valves from shrubs, gioundcoveis. and turf to facilitate the appi opnate iii igation of tiees The matuie size and extent of the root zone shall be consideied when designing in igation for the tree d Individual hydio zones that mix plants of moderate and low water use, oi moderate and high water use, may be allowed if i Plant factoi calculation is based on the proportions of the respective plant water uses and then plant factor, or ii The plant factoi of the higher water using plant is used toi calculations 149 1\ccleric\Qrdinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx e Individual hydro zones that mix high and low watei use plants shall not be permitted f On the landscape design plan and in igation design plan, hydro zone areas shall be designated by numbei, letter, of othei designation On the irrigation design plan, designate the ar eas irrigated by each valve and assign a numbei to each valve Use this valve numbei in the Hydrosorne Information Table (see Appendix B Section A) This table can also assist with the it-ligation audit and programming the controller B The irrigation design plan, at a minimum, shall contain 1 Location and size of separate water meters for landscape. 2 Location, type and size of all components of the irrigation system including controllers main and lateial lines, N,alves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing de`-lces, iaui switches, quick couplers pressure regulators, and backflow prevention deuces 3 Static water piessuie at the point of connection to the public watei supply, 4 Flow late (gallons per minute) application late(inches per how), and design opei ating piessure (pressure per square inch) foi each station, 5 Recycled watei irrigation systems as specified in Section 15 54 180. 6 The following statement "I ha%e complied with the criteria of Chapter. 15 54 170 and applied them accot dangly for the efficient use of water in the irrigation design plan and 7 The signature of a licensed landscape architect, certified inigation designer. licensed landscape contractou of any other person authorized to design an in igation system (See Sections 5500 1, 5615, 5641 5641 1, 5641 2 5641 3, 5641 4, 5641 5 5641 6, 6701, 7027 5 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 832 27 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations. and Section 6721 of the Food and Agricultural Code ) 15 54 120 GRADING DESIGN PLAN Foi the efficient use of water grading of a project site shall be designed to minimize soil erosion,runoff, and water waste A grading plan shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package A comprehensive gi admg plan prepared by a civil engrneei foi othei local agency permits satisfies this requu ement 1 The project applicant shall submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finished configurations and eleNations of the landscape area including a Height of graded slopes, b Di arnage patterns c Pad elevations, d Finish glade. and e Storm water retention improvements, if applicable 2 To pi event excessive erosion and runoff, it is highly recommended that project applicants a Gi ade so that all in iaation and normal i amfall i einams within pi operty lines and does not di am on to non-permeable haidscapes, 150 I lccler€c\Ordmances\Nos 2800 2899 m Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx b Avoid disiuption of natui al drainage patterns and undistuibed soil and c Avoid soil compaction in landscape areas 3 The grading design plan shall contain the following statement "I have complied with the triter is of Chaptei 15 54 170 and applied them accoi dangly foi the efficient use of water in the grading design plan" and shall bear the signatui e of a licensed professional as authorized by law 15 54 130 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION A The Certificate of Completion (see Appendix C for a sample certificate) shall include the following six (6) elements 1 Project information sheet that contains a Date, b Project name, c Project applicant name, telephone, and mailing address, d Project address and location, and e Property ownei name, telephone, and mailing address, 2 Certification by either the signet of the landscape design plan, the signei of the irrigation design plan oi the licensed landscape contractor that the landscape project has been installed pei the approved Landscape Documentation Package, a Where there have been significant changes made in the field dui Ing construction, these "as-built" oriecord drawings shall be included with the certification, b A diagram of the irrigation plan showing hydro zones shall be kept with the irrigation controller for subsequent management purposes 3 Irrigation scheduling paiameteis used to set the controllei (see Section 15 54 140), 4 Landscape and in igation maintenance schedule (see Section 15 54 150), 5 Inigation audit report (see Section 15 54 160), and 6 Soil analysis report, if not submitted with Landscape Documentation Package, and documentation verifying implementation of soil report iecoimnendations (see Section 15 54 090) B The protect applicant shall 1 Submit the signed Certificate of Completion to the City foi reg iew, 2 Ensuie that copies of the approved Certificate of Completion aie submitted to the City and pioperty owner of his or her designee C The City shall 1 Receive the signed Certificate of Completion from the project applicant, 2 Approve oi deny the Certificate of Completion If the Certificate of Completion is denied, the City shall provide information to the project applicant iegaiding reapplication appeal, or other assistance 151 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800-2599 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION.docx 15 54 140 IRRIGATION SCHEDULING A For the efficient use of watei, all irrigation schedules shall be developed, managed and evaluated to utilize the minimum amount of water required to maintain plant health Irrigation schedules shall meet the following criteria 1 Irrigation scheduling shall be regulated by automatic iniganon controllers 2 Oveihead iiLigation4shall be scheduled between eight o'clock (8 00) p in and ten o'clock (10 00) a in unless weather conditions prevent it If allowable houis of in igation diffei from the local watei purveyor, the stricter of the two shall apply Opel anon of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is allowed foi auditing and system maintenance 3 For implementation of the irrigation schedule particular attention must be paid to irrigation run times, emission device flow late, and current reference evapoti anspu anon, so that applied water meets the Estimated Total Watei Use Total annual applied watei shall be less than oi equal to Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) Actual in igation schedules shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllei s using can ent reference evapoti anspiration data (e g CIMIS) oi soil moisture sensor data 4 Parameters used to set the automatic controllei shall be developed and submitted for each of the following a The plant establishment period. b The established landscape. and c Tempoi ai ily in igated areas 5 Each irrigation schedule shall consider foi each station all of the following that apply a Irrigation interval (days between irrigation), b Irrigation run times (hours or minutes per irrigation event to avoid runoff), c Number of cycle starts required for each irrigation event to atloid runoff, d Amount of applied water scheduled to be applied on a monthly basis e Application i ate setting. f Root depth setting, g Plant type setting, li Soil type, I Slope factor setting, J Shade factoi setting, and k Irrigation uniformity oi efficiency setting 15 54 150 LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. A Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water use efficiency A regular maintenance schedule shall be submitted with the Certificate of Completion B A regulai maintenance schedule shall include, but not be limited to, routine inspection. auditing, adjustment and repair of the in=non system and its components, aerating and dethatching turf at eas, topdressmg with compost, replenishing mulch, fertilizing, pruning 152 i lcelerklOrdmanceslNos 2800 2899:n Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx weeding in all landscape areas and i emovmg obstructions to emission devices Operation of the in igation system outside the normal w atei mg window is allow ed foi auditing and system maintenance C Repair of all iii igatlon equipment shall be done with the originally installed components oi then equivalents oi with components with greater efficiency D A project applicant is encoui aged to implement established landscape mdusti y sustainable Best Pi actices for all landscape maintenance activities 15 54 160 IRRIGATION AUDIT, IRRIGATION SURVEY, AND IRRIGATION WATER USE ANALYSIS A All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a City landscape irrigation auditor or a third party certified landscape m igation auditor Landscape audits shall not be conducted by the person who designed the landscape or installed the landscape B In large projects of projects with multiple landscape installations {i e production home developments) an auditing late of I in 7 lots oi approximately 15% will satisfy this i equn einent C For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed affei December 1, 2015 as described in Section 15 54 010 1 The project applicant shall submit an irrigation audit report with the Certificate of Completion to the local agency that may include but is not limited to inspection, system tune-up system test with distribution uniformity reporting ovei spray or i un off that causes overland flow and preparation of an II-ligation schedule, including configuring Irrigation controllers with application rate soil types, plant factors, slope, exposure and any othei factors necessary for accui ate programming, 2 The City shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation water use analysis, irrigation audits. and irrigation surveys for compliance with the Maximum Applied Watei Allowance 15.54.170 IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY. For the purpose of determining Estimated Total Water Use, average in igation efficiency is assumed to be 0 75 foi overhead spray devices and 0 81 for drip system devices 15.54.180 RECYCLED WATER. A The installation of recycled watei irrigation systems shall allow foi the current and future use of recycled watei B All recycled watei irmigation systems shall be designed and operated in accordance with all applicable local and State laws C Landscapes using recycled water are consideied Special Landscape Areas The ET Adjustment Factoi for new and existing (non-iehabilhtated) Special Landscape Areas shall not exceed 1 0 153 l lcclerk\Ordtnances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 15.54 190 GRAYWATER SYSTEMS A Gi aywatei systems promote the efficient use of water and are encouraged to assist in on- site landscape =matron All gr•aywater systems shall conform to the California Plumbing Code(Title 24 Part 5. and Chapter 16) and any applicable local ordinance standards Refer to § 15 54 010 (d) for the applicability of this ordinance to landscape a]eas less than 2,500 square feet with the Estimated Total Water Use met entirely by giaywater 15.54.200 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND RAINWATER RETENTION A Storm water management piactices minimize runoff and increase infiltration which iechaiges groundwater and improves water quality Implementing storm water best management practices into the landscape and grading design plans to minimize runoff and to increase on-site rainwater retention and infiltration are encour aged B Project applicants shall refer to the local agency or Regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any applicable storm water technical requirements C All planted landscape ai eas ai e i equired to have fi rabic soil to maximize water retention and infiltration Refer to § Section 15 54 110 (a)(3) D It is strongly recommended that landscape areas be designed for capture and infiltration capacity that is sufficient to prevent runoff from impervious surfaces (i e roof and paved areas) fi ora either the one inch, 24-hour ram event or (2) the 85th percentile. 24-hour rain event and/or additional capacity as i equired by any applicable local regional, state or federal regulation E It is recommended that storm water projects incorporate any of the following elements to improve on-site storm water and dry weather runoff capture and use a Gi ade impervious sur faces. such as driveways, during construction to dram to vegetated areas b Minimize the area of=per surfaces such as paved areas roof and concrete dr iveways c Incorpor ate pervious or porous surfaces (e g graN el, per meable paver s or blocks, pervious or porous concrete) that minimize i uno ff d Direct runoff from paved surfaces and roof areas into planting beds or landscaped areas to maximize site water capture and reuse e Incorporate rain gardens, cisterns and other lam harvesting or catchment systems f Incorporate infiltration beds swales, basals and drywells to capture storm water and dry weather runoff and increase percolation into the soil g Consider constructed wetlands and ponds that retain water, equalize excess flow, and filter pollutants 15.54.210 PUBLIC EDUCATION A Publications Education is a critical component to promote the efficient use of water in landscapes The use of appropriate principles of design, installation, management and maintenance that save water is encour aged in the community 154 ]lcc]erl.\Ordinances\Nos2800 2899 in Word12$42 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 1 A local agency or watei supplier/purveyor shall pi ovide information to owners of permitted renovations and new single-family residential homes legaiding the design installation, management and maintenance of watei efficient landscapes based on a water budget B Model Homes 411 model homes that are landscaped shall use signs and written mfoi nation to demonstrate the punciples of watei efficient landscapes described in this ordinance 1 Signs shall be used to identify the model as an example of a watei efficient landscape featuring elements such as hydio zones, irrigation equipment, and otheis that contribute to the over all watei efficient theme Signage shall include information about the site watei use as designed per the local ordinance, specify who designed and installed the water efficient landscape, and demonstrate low water use approaches to landscaping such as using native plants, graywatei systems, and 1 annwater catchment systems 2 Information shall be provided about designing, installing. managing and maintaining water efficient landscapes 15 54 220 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 4 The City must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as appropriate 15 54 230 PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING LANDSCAPES A The City may by mutual agreement, designate another agency, such as a watei pun eyor to implement some or all of the requnements contained in this ordinance The City may collaborate with watei purveyors to define each entity's specific responsibilities relating to this ordinance 15 54 240 IRRIGATION AUDIT, IRRIGATION SURVEY, AND IRRIGATION W&TER USE ANALYSIS A This section, shall apply to all existing landscapes that were installed before Decembei I, 2015 and are over one acre in size I For all landscapes in this Section that have a watei meter, the local agency shall admmistei progiams that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation watei use analyses, irrigation surveys and irrigation audits to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as necessary to ieduce landscape watei use to a level that does not exceed the Maximum Applied Watei Allowance foi existing landscapes The Maximum Applied Watei Allowance for existing landscapes shall be calculated as MAWA= (0 8) (ETo) (L4) (0 62) 2 For all landscapes in this Section, that do not have a meter, the local agency shall admmistei progn ams that may include but not be limited to u l igation surveys and In igation audits to evaluate watei use and provide i ecommendations as necessary nn ordei to prevent watei waste 155 I lcclerk\Ordinances\ os 2800-2899 in Word2$42 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx B All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape urigation auditor 15.54.250 WATER WASTE PREVENTION A The City shall prevent watei waste iesulting from inefficient landscape a-ligation b) prohibiting runoff from leaving the target landscape due to low head drainage, overspiay 01 other similar conditions where water flows onto adjacent property, non-in igated ai eas walks_ roadways paiking lots 01 structui es Penalties for violation of these prohibitions shall be established locally B Restrictions legai dine ovei spray and runoff may be modified if 1 The landscape area is adjacent to permeable sui facing and no runoff occurs of 2 The adjacent non-permeable surfaces ai e designed and constructed to drain entirely to landscaping 15 54 260 EFFECTIVE PRECIPATION A A local agency may consider Effective Precipitation (25% of annual precipitation) in tracking watei use and may use the following equation to calculate Maximum Applied Water Allowance MAWA = (ETo - Eppt) (0 62) [(0 55 x LA) + (0 45 x SLA)] foi residential areas MAWA= (ETo - EPPT) (0 62) [(0 45 x LA) + (0 55 x SLA)] foi non-residential areas 15 54 270 REPORTING A The City shall i eport on implementation and enfoicement by Decembei 31, 2015 The City responsible foi administering individual ordinances shall i eport on their updated ordinance. while those agencies developing a iegional oidmance shall report on then existing ordinance Those agencies crafting a regional ordinance shall also report on then new ordinance by March 1, 2016 Subsequently, reporting foi all agencies will be due by January 31st of each yeas Reports shall be submitted to the Department of Water Resources B The City will address the following 1 State whether the City is adopting a single agency ordinance or a regional agency alliance ordinance, and the date of adoption or anticipated date of adoption 2 Define the reporting period The reporting period shall commence on December 1, 2015 and the end on December 28, 2015 For local agencies crafting regional ordmances with other agencies, there shall be an additional reporting period commencing on February 1, 2016 and ending on February 28, 2016 In subsequent years, all local agency reporting will be for the calendai yeai 3 State if using a locally modified Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) or the MWELO It using a locally modified WELO, how is it different than MWELO, is it at least as efficient as MWELO, and ai e there any exemptions specified9 4 State the entity iesponsible for implementing the ordinance 156 1 1cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 5 State numbei and types of projects subject to the ordinance during the specified i eporting period 6 State the total area (in squaie feet or acres) subject to the ordinance over the reporting peirod if available 7 Provide the number of new housing starts, new commercial projects, and landscape retrofits during the reporting pei iod 8 Describe the procedure foi review of projects subject to the ordinance 9 Desci the actions taken to verity compliance is a plan check performed, if so, by what entity` Is a site inspection performed, if so, by what entity` Is a post- installation audit iequired, if so by whom? 10 Describe enforcement measures 11 Explain challenges to implementing and enfoi cing the of dinance 12 Describe educational and other needs to properly apply the ordinance Appendix 4- Evapotranspri anon Table Appendix B -Sample Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet Appendix C-Sample Certificate of Completion. Appendix D -Fi escriptrve Compliance Option. This appendix contains prescriptive requu ements which may be used as a compliance option to the Model Watei Efficient Landscape Ordinance A Compliance with the following items is mandatory and must be documented on a landscape plan in ordei to use the prescriptive compliance option 1 Submit a Landscape Documentation Package which includes the following elements a Date b Project applicant c Project address Of available. parcel and/oi lot number(s)) d Total landscape area (square feet), including a breakdown of turf and plant mateiral e Project type(e g ,new,i ehabilitated,public,pi iv ate, cemetery,homeowner- installed) f Water supply type(e g ,potable recycled, well) and identify the local ietail Water purveyoi if the applicant is not served by a private well g Contact info)matron foi the project applicant and pi operty ownei h Applicant signature and date with statement. "1 agree to comply with the iequuements of the piesciiptive compliance option to the MWELO' 2 lncorpoiate compost at a sate of at least foui cubic yards per 1,000 squaie feet to a depth of six inches into landscape aiea (unless contia-indicated by a soil test), 3 Plant material shall comply with all of the following, 157 11cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx a For residential ai eas, install climate adapted plants that requii e occasional, little or no summei water (avei age WUCOLS plant factor 0 3) foi 75% of the plant area excluding edibles and areas using recycled watei Foi non- residential areas, install climate adapted plants that requite occasional, little at no summei water (avei age WUCOLS plant tactor 0 3) foi 100% of the plant area excluding edibles and areas using recycled water, b A minimum thice-inch (3") layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas cieeprng 01 rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contianndicated 4 Turf shall comply with all of the following a Tui f shall not exceed 25% of the landscape area in residential areas, and there shall be no turf in non-residential areas, b Tut f shall not be planted on sloped areas which exceed a slope of 1 foot vertical elevation change foi every 4 feet of horizontal length, c Turf is piohibited in parkways less than 10 feet wide, unless the paikway is adiacent to a palling strip and used to entei and exit vehicles Any turf in parkways must be mnigated by sub-surface irrigation or by other technology that creates no overspray of runoff 5 Irrigation systems shall comply with the following a Automatic a rigation controllers are i equn ed and must use evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data and utilize a Iain sensor b Irrigation controllers shall be of a type which does not lose programmmg data in the event the pi imary power sous ce is interrupted c Pi essui e i egulatoi s shall be installed on the iii igation system to ensure the dynamic pressure of the system is within the manufacturers i econunended pressure i ange d Manual shut-off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, 01 butterfly valve) shall be installed as close as possible to the point of connection of the watei supply e All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the ANSI standard, ASA.BEIICC 802-2014 "Landscape Irrigation Sprinklei and Emitter Standard," All spi inklei heads installed in the landscape must document a distribution uniformity low quartet of 0 65 01 higher using the protocol defined in ASABE!ICC 802-2014 f Areas less than ten(10) feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsui face in igatron of other means that produces no runoff of overspiay 6 Foi non-iesidential plojects with landscape areas of 1,000 sq fl or more a pi ivate sub metei(s) to measure landscape water use shall be installed B At the time of final inspection, the permit applicant must provide the ownei of the property with a certificate of completion_ certificate of installation, iii rgation schedule and a schedule of landscape and irrigation maintenance 158 I 1cclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx 159 11cclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800-2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx EXHIBIT "B" "Chapter 15 56 SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS Sections: 15 56 010 Purpose 15 56 020 "Safety Assessment" Defined 15 56 030 Application of Provisions 15 56 040 Placaids 15 56 010 Purpose It is the purpose of this chapter to establish standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a building or structure for continued occupancy afiei any natural or manmade disasters The chapter further authorizes the Chief Building Official and his or her authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment 15 56 020 "Safety Assessment" Defined "Safety assessment" means a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of detenmmng the condition of the building or structure for continued occupancy 15 56 030 Application of Provisions The provisions of this chapter are applicable, following each natural or manmade disaster, to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Redlands The council may extend the provisions as necessary 15.56.040 Placards. A The following are verbal descriptions of the official jurisdiction placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures Copies of actual placards are attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and adopted by reference 1 "INSPECTED - Lawful Occupancy Permitted" (Green Placard) The placard describing this condition is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found This placard is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure Occupants should always be cautious of potential hazards following any natural or manmade disasters 2 "RESTRICTED USE - Off-Limits to Unauthorized personnel" (Yellow Placard) The placard describing this condition is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction 160 I lcclerklOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx to the continued occupancy The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on continued occupancy 3 "UNSAFE - Do Not Entei or Occupy" (Red Placard) The placard describing this condition is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any circumstance except as authorized in writing by the building official, or his or her authorized representative Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at any time This placard is not to be used of considered as a demolition order The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered B In addition to the above descriptive conditions, each placard shall also contain the city Building and Safety Division's address and telephone number along with the Ordinance number of this city chapter C Once the placard has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the building official or upon written notification from the city building and safety division It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this section " Chapter 15.60 EXPPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS Section 15 60 010 Intent and Purpose 15 60 020 Definitions 15 60 030 Applicability 15 06 040 Small Residential Rooftop Solar System Requirements 15 60 050 Electronic processing 15 60 060 Duties of the Building Division and Chief Building Official, Application Review 15 60 070 Inspection Requirements Sec. 15.60.010. Intent and purpose. The intent and purpose of this chapter is to adopt an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems that complies with the Solar Rights Act and AB 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014) to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems This Chapter is designed to encourage the use of solar systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the City, and expanding the ability of property owners to install solar energy systems This chapter allows the 161 I lcclerl.lOrdinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx City to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety Sec. 15.60.020 Definitions. A "Association" means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development B "Building department" means the Building and Safety Division of the Development Services Department for the City of Redlands C "Buildmg official" means the Chief Building Official for the City of Redlands D "City" means the City of Redlands E "Common interest development" means any of the following 1 A community apartment project 2 A condominium project 3 A planned development 4 A stock cooperative F "EIectronic submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following 1 Email 2 The Internet 3 Facsimile G "Expedited permitting," and "expedited review," means the process outlined in Sec 15 60 060 entitled "Expedited permit review and inspection requirements " H "Small residential rooftop solar energy system" means all of the following 1 A solar energy system that is not larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal 2 A solar energy system that (1) conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the City, (2) all state and City health and safety standards, and (3) all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters 162 I IcclerklOrdinances Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability 3 A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling 4 A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the City of Redlands I "Solaro energy system" means either of the following 1 Any solar collector or other solar eneigy device whose pnmary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy foi space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating 2 Any structural design feature of a building whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating, space cooling or water heating Sec. 15.60.030. Applicability This chapter applies to the pernuttrg of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the City Small residential rooftop solar energy systems legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of this chapter are not subject to the requirements of this chapter unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of a small rooftop energy system in such a way as to require new permitting Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacements with no structural alterations shall not require a permit Sec 15 60 040 Small Residential Rooftop Solar System Requirements A A small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the City and the State of California B Small residential rooftop solar energy systems for heating water shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechamcal Code C Small residential rooftop solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability Sec 15 60 050 Electronic Processing A All documents required for the submission of an expedited small residential rooftop solar energy system application shall be made available on the City's publicly accessible 163 I Icclerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word\2842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx website B Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents via email,the City's website, or facsimile shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants C An applicant may submit the application and related documentation for a small residential rooftop solai energy system by electronic submittal, as specified on the City website Electronic signatures shall be accepted by the City on all electronic submittals in lieu of a wet signature, in conformance with California Government Code § 16 5 and 2 California Code of Regulations § 22000 et seq Sec 15 60 060 Duties of Building Division and Chief Building Official; Application Review. A The Building and Safety Division shall adopt a standard plan and checklist of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply in order to be eligible for expedited permitting The permitting process, including the standard plans and checklist, shall substantially conform to the recommendations for expedited permitting set forth in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research B An application that City staff determines satisfies the information requirements contained in the City's checklist(s) for expedited small residential rooftop solai system processing, including complete supporting documents, shall be deemed complete C If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission D After City staff deems an application complete, City staff shall review the application to determine whether the application meets applicable local and state codes and regulations E City staff shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within a reasonable period of time after receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist, standard plan and this article F The City shall not condition approval of an application on the approval of an association, as defined in this chapter Sec 15 60 070 Inspections A Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the Building and Safety Division for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review 164 1ccIerk\Ordinances\Nos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx B The inspection shall be done in a timely manner and should include consolidated inspections An inspection will be scheduled within two business days of a request C If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized but need not conform to the requirements of this chapter 165 11ccderklOrdmancesNNos 2800 2899 in Word12842 2016 CODE ADOPTION docx