HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances_2370_CCv0001.pdf ORDINANCE NO. 21tl
AN ORDINANCE?ANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING G CHAPTER 15-36
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OF `ITE RE I..,,A DS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNS
EDEAS,the City Council finds and determines that the unregulated and uncontrolled
erection and maintenance of suns, billboards and advertising structures may result in a gaudy and
garish atmosphere that would be out ofharmony with the fine attributes and excellent character of
Redlands; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds and determines that the lack of regulation and
control of signs may result in costlyand unfair competition for the public eye through the
proliferation, increased height,and size of signs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds and determines that the safety of the general
public requires that the structural elements and location of suns be regulated, and
WHEREAS, by reason of the foregoing, the City Council finds and determines that
reasonable and proper regulation of suns 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
WHEREAS,the City Council ftirther Finds that the regulation of signs will result 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; and
'ELAS, the City Council 'further finds that the eventual elimination of existing
nonconforming signs is as important as is prohibiting new signs that violate City regulations; and
WHEREAS,public bearings have been held before the Planning Commission of the City of
Redlands and the City Council of the City of Redlands pursuant to the California Conservation and
Planning Act;
E IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLAN S AS
Suction I. Chapter 15,36 ofthe Redlands Municipal Code relating to sighs is.hereby=deleted in its
entirety and rewritten to read as follows=:
`CHAPTER 15.36
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SIGN CODE
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1 536.010 Short Title
15.36.020 Intent and Purpose
1.5`.36.030 Scope
ARTICLE II. SIGN DEFINITIONS NS ND MEASUREMENT
1 5.36.040 Definitions
1-5.36.050 Area Measurement
1 .36.060 Height Measurement`
ARTICLE III. GENERAL SIGN STANDARDS
15.36.070 General Standards
1 .36.080 Permits and:Fees
15.36.090 Permit Submittal Requirements
1 .36.1 0 Sign Approval Required
1536.110 Construction and Maintenance Standards
15.36.120 Standards for Monument and Pedestal Signs
15-36,130 Colors
15.36.140 Maximum Brightness
15.36.150 Prohibited Signs
15.36.160 Unlawful Phraseology
15.36.170 Exempt Signs
15.36.180 Signs Under Canopies or Overhangs
15.36.190 Sign Programs
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ARTICLE IV. SIGN STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
15.36.200 General Commercial Sign Standards
1536.210 C-I and C-2 Zoning Districts
15.36,220 C-3 Zoning District
15.316,230 C-4 Zoning District
15.36.240 C-M Zoning District
15.36.250 Signs in the Downtown Business District
1536.260 C-D Overlay District
15.36.2 70 A-P, A-P-C, and M-F Zoning Districts
15.36.280 EV/AP Zoning District
ARTICLE V. SIGN STANDARDS FRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
1536.290 For Sale, For Lease, For Rent Signs
15.36.300 Identcation Signs in Multiple-Family
Residential Districts
15,36310 Mobilehorne Parks Zoning District
15,36.320 Signs for Non-Residential Use in
Residential Zoning Districts
ARTICLE VI. SIGN STANDARDS FOR OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS
15.36.330 M-R Zoning District
15.36.340 M-P, M-1, I-P, and M-2 Zoning Districts
15,36.350 E Zoning District
15.36.360 T Zoning District
15.36,370 P Zoning District
15.36.380 0 Zoning District
15.36390 AD Zoning District
ARTICLE VII. SIGN STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES
1536.400 Automobile Dealership Signs
15.36.410 Changeable Copy Signs
15,36.420 Freeway-Facing Signs
15_36.430 Freeway-Oriented Signs
1536.440 Mandatory Signs
15.36.450 Motel and Hotel Signs
15.36.460 Movie Theater Signs
15.36.470 Multi-Tenant Signs
15.36.480 Neon On Buildings
1536.490 Regional Shopping Center Signs
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15.3)6.500 Regional Mall Signs
15.36.510 Service Station Signs
ARTICLE VIII. TEMPORARY SIGNS
1536,520 General Reaulations for Banner Signs
15.36.530 Banner Signs in Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
15.36.540 Banner Signs in Residential and Other
Non-Commercial and Non-Industrial Zoning Districts
15.36.550 Construction Signs
I i.36.560 Off-site Subdivision Directional Signs
15.35,570 Open House Signs
15.36,580 Political Signs
15.36.590 Sale,Rent, and Lease Signs
15.36.600 Searchlights
15.36.610 Subdivision Signs
15.36.620 Window Signs
ARTICLE IX, SIGN CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
15.36.630 Enforcement
15.36.640 Abatement of Nonpermitted signs
15.36.650 Violations
1536.660 Notice of Violation, Removal
15.36.670 Variance from Nonstructural Provisions
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ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
1536.010 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:
I. Safeguard and enhance property values.-
2. Protect public and private investment in buildings and open spaces;
.1. 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 future 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, billboards 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 in 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.
1). It is also the intent of this Chapter to recognize that the eventual elimination of
existing signs that do not conforni with the provisions of this Chapter is as important
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as is prohibiting new signs that would violate these regulations.
15.36.0310 Scope
Where a provision of any other ordinance of the City is inconsistent with any of the
provisions of this Chapter, this Chapter shall control and supersede such inconsistent
provision. 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.
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ARTICLE 11. SIGN DEFINITIONS AND MEASUREMENT
15.36.040 Definitions
For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply. Terms usedin 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" means either a appendage or shelter (which may be covered in fabric or more
durable materials)supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building. An awning which
does not contain words or symbols is not considered a sign (see Section 15.36.040 of this
Chapter). See also "Canopy 11
"Banner" means any type of fabric, vinyl, or similar sign attached to a building or other
structure. Banners may be displayed only as provided in this Chapter.
"Billboard"means a sign which 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 "Premises"
"Building identification sign"means a sign containing the name of a building, any portion
of which is located on the same site area on which the sign is located. Note: Certain address
signs are (,xemptftom the provisions ofthis Code,
"Building line"means a line established by ordinance beyond which no building may extend.
Depending upon the zoning district or other applicable development standards, a building
line may be a property line,
"Business identification sign" is a sign containing the name of the business and the names
of the products or services sold or offered by such business.
"Canopy"means an awning which is supported from the exterior wall of a building and from
supports to the ground below. See "Awning"
"Changeable copy" means copy containing, displaying or having media or letters each of
which can be readily changed without tools, where allowed by this Chapter. See "Reader
board"
"Clock sign" means any timepiece erected outside of any building for the purpose of
advertising the business on or adjJacent to the premises.
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"Color"means black or white, or any single shade ofa color, including gray. Each
different shade of a calor, including gray, shall be considered a separate calcar;
"Construction sign" means a sign stating the names of those individuals or businesses
directly connected with the construction project, their addresses, and their' telephone
numbers.
"Corner cutoff"area" means a triangle farmed a
shown in .figure 1. orate: The dimensions of
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roadway type,zoning, and other features- Re r to T� t�r,,,me clear sight
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triangle,extend right of
"ec°bran d .,16.010 of the Redlands Municipal i al b: way lines(a),then
measure back Xfeet and
Code. a establish line b. The X
dimension varies with
+ roadway type,as
":Directional sign"means any sign utilized only for determined by the Public
Works Department.
the purpose of indicating the direction or location
of any object, place, or area located can the same
premises as the sign. See also "Premises Figure it Comer Cutoff
"Elevation drawing"means a scale drawing of the side, front,or rear of a sign or structure.
"Entity" means 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 appy:
1) The business is completely separated from the remainder of the building by walls and
ceilings, and
2) The business has at least one wall forming the exterior of the building, and
The business has a customer entrance through this exterior wall.
"Externally illuminated sign„shall mean any sign which is illuminated from a light source
which shines directly on the exterior 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" is a sign applied to the fascia of a building. See alvei; "Fascia"
"Freestanding sign" means any sign supported by a structural element which is not
attached to any part of building. This definition includes pole signs,ground signs,
pedestal signs, portable signs, and monument signs.
"Freeway" shall be as defined in the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
"Freeway-oriented sign"means a of -mounted sign-advertising a motorist-serving business.
Freeway-oriented signs shall be regulated as provided in this Chapter. See also "Motorist
sen,in business
"Frontage" for the purposes of this Chapter shall be defined as follows.
a. "Lot frontage" means 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; comer
hats or hots fronting on two or more streets may be
credited with only one frontage.
Figure 2. Lot Frontage
b. "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 I �
shall be credited with more than one building
frontage. � �
"Grade"means the elevation of the nearest public sidewalk F=Frontage
or paved area adjoining the property upon which a sign or (wont,Fmntne Only)
building is erected or the natural surface of the ground
supporting a sign or building, whichever is the lower Figure 3: Building Frontage
surface.
"Height of sign" means the height of a sign measured as def
`"Interior sign" In the context of Regional.Mall,an interior sign is any sign which is located
entirely within the interior portion of the Mall,and which is intended to identify a tenant or
other feature within the Mall.
"Internally illuminated sign"means any sign in which the source of illumination is located
within the sign structure and shines through a translucent surface (such as plastic), through
hales in an opaque surface,or directly from the illumination source(as with a"reader board"
sign). See also, "Reader board"
`"Lot frontage"" See "Frontage
"Major regional mall entry sign" is a sign used within a major mall entry to identify the
primary vehicular entrance(s)to a regional mall. See also, "Regional mall"
"Major regional mall entry" is a combination of a landscaped area and a Major mall entry'
sign used to identify a regional mall. Major mail entries roust be located within the boundary
of the regional mall. See lso, "Regional mall"
-Major tenant" In a regional mall, a major tenant is defined as a single store containing at
least 100,000 square feet of gross floor area. In all tither cases, a major tenant is a single
share containing at least 50,000 square feet of gross floor area. gee also, " "owercenter,.and
"Regional mall"
"Major tenant entry" The pedestrian entry into a major tenant at a regional mall. Se also,
"Power center"arra' "Regional small"
"Minor tenant"" In a regional mall,a minor tenant is defined as any store which is not large:
enough to be considered a;major tenant. See also, "Hajar tenant"'and "Regional mall"
"Monument sign"means a`f freestandingsign not more than Sign Face
four feet 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 black or brick. 4' Sip Area
Max.
"Motorist-serving bus ness" means 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, C3ectar�tiv� �
vehicle fuel_ A motorist-serving business shall be open to Figure 4: Monument Sign
the public a minimum of twelve hours per day,severe days
per week..
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"Obsolete sign" means a sign relating to a business, product or service no longer available
on the premises
"Off-Site" refers to a'sign which is not located on the same parcel as the business, product,
or activity it identifies or advertises.
"Outparcel" In the context of regional mall project,an outparcel is any individual parcel
of land on which a single building not physically connected to the mall itself will be
constructed. See also, "Regional mall"
"Painted sign" means a sign which is comprised only of paint applied on a building or
structure.
"Pedestal sign"means a freestanding sign in excess of four
feet in height. The support structure of a pedestal sign and Sign
the sign face itself shall be designed as one architecturallyArea
unified and proportional element. The combined width of ,
the supports of pedestal sign shall be at least one-fourth'('/4)
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the width of the sign face. Pedestal signs may not exceed
twelve feet(12`)in height. See also; "Monument sign..and
"Pale sign"
"Permanent sign" means a sign which is permanently Decorative Base
affixed to a support or structure and comprised of durable Figure 5: Pedestal Sign
materials such as wood, metal, or fiberglass.
"Pole sign"means a freestanding sign which is supported
by one or more structural elements that are eithera)
Sign
architecturally dissimilar to the design of the sign or b) Sign
support AreaAM
which are less than one-fourth ('/4) the width of the sign less than
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face. 1l4 the
width Of
"Political sign„ means any sign expressing a political the sign
sentiment or point of view, designating candidate(s) for fa
political office, or involving a ballet issue.
"Portable sign" means any freestanding sign which is not Figure 6: Pole Sign
permanently attached to the ground or a building.
"Power Center" is generally defined as a shopping center containing one or more major
tenants(generally not department stores)and in which all or most store entrances are to the
outside. See also "Regional mall"and " li�or tenant"
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"Premises" for the purposes of this Chapter shall include the parol or lot upon which a
building; is located or to any unified center. See "(Idled center
"Projecting sign" means a sign mounted on the face or
vertical surfaces of a building or structure, the display i
surfaces of which are .not Parallel to the supporting
structures,
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Projection" means 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/tar symbols,generally in an animated or Figure 7. Projecting Sign
changing display. See "Changeable .copy"
"Real estate sign"means a sign indicating that the premises on which the sign is located, or
any portion thereof, is for sale, lease, or rent.
"Regional mall" is a master-planned retail development in which at bast three (3)rmior
tenants and either, minor 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 acres(75)acres. , ee also, "Mgjor tenant, " "Alinor'
tenant"
"Regional mall directional sign" is a sign within the parking area of a regional mall which:
provides information to motorists. Directional signs shall be limited to identifying directions
to mall entrance(s),;major tenant(s), or Cather major features of the regional mall. See also,
"Regional mall"
"Regional `hopping Center"is a roaster planned retail development with a land area
of at least 35 acres and a building area of at least 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 center entries shall not exceed one-and-ones-half(1112) times the number of larlajor
tenants e.g.,a mall with four major tenants could be provided with six primary retail center
entries). An entry directly into a retail stare is not considered a Retail center entry. See also,
-Major tenant entrtr"
"`Retail center entry,;Secondary" Ina regional mall,a:secondary retail center entry shall be N
any pedestrian entry into the interior mall area,,vI-&h is not a Primary retail center entry,. An
entry directly into a retail store is not considered a Retail center entry. .dee also, "Major
tenant entry
"Roof alga"or"Roof-mounted sign"means a sign erected or painted wholly on or above the
roof covering any portion of a building;
`' F"is an abbreviation for"square foot'"or"square feet."depending on the contest in which
it is used.,
"Searchlight"" means an apparatus containing a light source and a-reflector for projecting a.
high-intensity bearer of approximately parallel rays of light,
"Sign"means any writing,pictorial presentation"emblem.banner,or any ether device.,figure
or similar character; including a: physical structure or paint placed on another structure
containing wards 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 sign is considered part of the sign;
"Sign structure" shall be defined as follows: l) for a freestanding sign or a sign which
projects from another structure, the"sign structure"shall be physical structure upon which
letters or symbols are placed, 2) 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 panting area itself is shared by two or more tenants,either physically or formally
las through easements or agreements). Buildings in a unified center may share a common
architectural theme,but may also have differing exterior treatments.
"Wall sign's means a sign attached parallel to the exterior wall of a building, not
projecting more than eighteen inches therefrom.
"Wind sign or device" means any sign or device in the nature of a banner, flags or other
abject,designed and installed in such a manner as to move upon being,subject to pressure
by wind or breeze. Banner signs permitted by this Chapter which are not designed to be
moved by wind shall not be considered wind signs.
"Window sign" is 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 considered a window
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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.
I. For signs whose shape is a regular geometric figure(square.rectangle,circle,
oval, etc.), the arca shall be calculated using standard formulas x W, p x
R2, etc.).
Note:Shaded'
area is the"Sign
structure."
sae text for
definition of
"Sign structure,-
and"
change'
-Area Measured
Figure 9: Sign Measurement for Regular Shapes
For suns 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 straight, intersecting lines.
For irregularly
2 shaped signs,
3 area is
measured as
enclosed by up
4 to 8 straight,
intersecting
7 lines.
Figure 10: Sign Measurement for Irregular Shapes
B. Where a sign has two faces, the area of the largest sign lace shall be included in
determining the area of the sign, so longi; as the two sides are within 5 degrees of
parallel;.
Where a sign has two or more faces which are more than 5 degrees from parallel,the
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sign area shall be computed as the sura of the area of each sign face.
C. The area ofspherical,cylindrical.or other three-dimensional signs shall be measured
by calculating the area of an elevation drawing 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 abase which is architecturally
'distinct from the sign face itself shall not .�. -. `-------
include
-----.include the area of the base. See Figure11.
F. The supports of a pedestal sign shall not be 0' ig n
r
included in the area of a sign, unless they
farm an integral part of the sign face.
Sign area for a monument sign
G. The following, standards shall be used to shalt not include base, it the base is
determine the area of suns containing architecturally distinct,
multiple elements. Figure 12 Illustrates
these measurement methods. Figure 11: Sign Area for Monument
Sign with Base
x
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Elements
-_---Elements above are considered one sign
A
Y Y
Popp-I
BA
N
Elements above are considered two signs
Figure 12: Signs with Multiple Elements
I, Regardless of their spacing, the letters fornn ng a word or name shall be
considered a single sign.
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`. When two or more separate items in a.sign(such as a ward 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
e determined by measuring the areaenclosed by a perimeter enclosing all
of the items.
When two 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 a single sign, and the area of each item
shall be determined individually.
H. For suns 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;
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15-36M60 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 bele the sign 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 torp of sidewalkor curl.
e Of
grade below
sign
Monument Sign Pedestal Sign
Figure 13: Sign Height Measurement
B, The following shall ripply to signs located within ten(10)feet of sidewalk or curb:
1. if the sign is located on a mound or other raised area, any mounding more
than one (1) foot in height will be added. to the height of the sign. (For
example,a four-foot-high sign structure located atop a three-foot-high mound
will be considered to be six feet in height.)
If the sign is located in a depression or similar lowered area, up to one (l)
foot in elevation will be deducted from the height of the sign. (For example,
a four-foot-high sign located in a depression two feet lower than the adjacent
sidewalk will considered to be three feet high.)
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ARTICLE II1 GENERAL SIGN STANDARDS
1 .3 .07 General Standards
. Permanent signs are intended to be used for business identification The design of
permanent suns and the information priced on theist should be focused on
identifying the location of the business, its name and the principal nature of the
business.
B. Temporary signs are intended to be used for advertising. Temporary signs area
expected to contain information regarding sales,special events,business promotions
and other events which occur over a limited time.
C. Both faces of a dual-faced. sign (except as otherwise specifically permitted by this
Chapter)shill contain the same words,artwork and: logo.
1 .6.080 Permits and Pees
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 Sections B below 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.
I. Open house signs.
Sale,Rent, and lease signs;
3. Window suns.
4: Exempt signs.
15-36,090 Permit Submittal Requirements
All applications for sign approvals and/or permits its shall be made on forms provided by the
Community Development Department. The Community Development Director shall
determine the required information to be specified on these forms.
15.36 100 Sign Approval Required
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A. Sign Approval required; All signs, except as specifically noted in this Chapter,
require approval by the City. The following sections describe required sign-related
approvals.
o Freestanding Signs. The location size and architectural design of"all free-standing;
signs;and support structures (except construction and tempos signs) shall be
approved by the Planning Commission. replacement of sign copy without structural
change on existing freestanding sign structures may be approved by the Community
Development Director or his/her designee:
C, Roof Signs. Roof signs or roof-mounted signs are discouraged= However,such signs
may be permitted upon the determination that(l)the sign is an integral part of the
design of a building, which may include design elements such as signs on 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.
adjacent areas. Preference shall be given to signs located off of a roof;
D. wilding-Mounted Signs. Unless specified otherwise in a Specific plan, Sign
Program or otherregulation, the location, size, and architectural design of all
building-mounted signs may be approved by the Community Development Director
or his/her designee. Replacement of sign copy on existing building-mounted signs
may be approved by the Community Development Director or his/her designee:
Staff may impose reasonable conditions on the approval of building mounted signs
in order to ensure compliance with this Chapter or any other approval or regulation.
E. Sign Programs. The Planning Commission shall approve all Sign Programs and
amendments to Sign Programs.
F. Signs larger than 120 square feet in area. All signs and sign programs
that have signs larger than 120 square feet shall be considered by the
City Council under a Sign Conditional Use Permit application. The
sign or sign program shallbe reviewed by the Planning Commission
with a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council must
approve the sign or sign program by a four fifths / ) vote of:the
entire authorized membership of the City Council
1. Approval of application,findings. The City Council in approving
a Sign Conditional Use Permit, shall land as follows.
a. That the size of the sign is compatible with the design,architecture;
and scale of:the building(s)and or project.
b. That the size of the sign is aesthetically consistent with the project,
adjacent areas, and the Cite of Redlands.
c. That the;size of the sign is needed to provide necessary project
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identity for the benefit of the general public.
2.public Hearing by City Council. A public Bearing shall be held by
the City Council after a complete application has been; tiled and
legally rewired notice given for the hearing
a. Notice shall be;published in a newspaper of general circulation.
not less than ten 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 days prior to the date of
the meeting to owners of property within a radius of three, hundred
feet 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,
G. Permit issuance dins 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.
1 5.36.110 Construction and Maintenance Standards
All signs shall comply with the fallowing criteria:
All transformers,equipment,programmers and other related items shall be screened,
painted to match the building, or concealed within the sign structure.
1 . 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.
Df All signs shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable building, electrical
and other codes in effect at the time of construction or rn intenance,with particular
respect to wind and seismic loads and overturning moment.
E. All freestanding signs which incorporate lighting shall have underground utility
service:.
E 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 or electrical components and
missing or broken fasteners. Failure to respond to a written request from the City to
perform maintenance work shall result in revocation of the sign's permit.
G. All temporary signs and banners shall be made of a material designed to maintain an
attractive appearance for as long as the sign is displayed.
H. No sign support shall be attached to, or supported by, a fire escape.
L 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.
15,36.120 Standards for Monument and Pedestal Signs
ANo monument or pedestal sign within one hundred feetofa 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.
CMonument or pedestal signs in a comer cutoffarea shall not extend higher than three
feet above the adjacent curb top (or road centerline if there is no curb).
15.36AO Colors
No more than six colors may be used for any permanent sign,except that the colors no ally
used in a trademark may be used in addition to the maximum of six colors.
15.36-140 Maximum Brightness
internally illuminated signs shall be limited to the following maximum brightness.
Neon signs: Shall not exceed 30 mA(milliamps)
Exposed incandescent bulbs: Shall not exceed fifteen(1 5) watts
15.36.150 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 person, except a public officer or employee in performance of a public duty or a
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contractor for a public agency, sell place or fasten any type of sign or advertising
can public property or on any public structure (including, but not limited to:
avernent, sidewalk. t paring 'place, step, curb stone, lamppost, pole, signpost,
hydrant, bridge, wall or tree except as may be required by ordinance or law, or as
authorized in the downtown business district in compliance with the requirements of
this Chapter.
C In addition to the general standards above, the following types of signs and devices
are specifically prohibited;;
I. Any sign,any portion of which(including its supports)may obstruct any fire-
escape, stairway or standpipe:
. 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
rewired exit of any building..
4 A sign that may obstruct any legally required light and ventilation.
5. Signs temporarily attached:to or placed upon any vehicle or trailer, Mess the
sign is painted directly upon or permanently affixed to the body of a public
transportation vehicle or commercial vehicle used regularly in a'business to
which the sign pertains. Trailers or vehicles with painted signs permanently
affixed to thein will not be parked in front of residences or places of business
s a subterfuge to,gain unauthorized sign area. A trailer or vehicle parked in
such a.place for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours will be
considered a violation, and the person responsible subject to the penalties
specified in this Chapter.
6. Signs which rotate,move,flash,reflect or blink,or incorporate elements that
do so,except for tune-and-temperature or clod signs,and signs required by
law or utilized by a proper governmental agency. This category of prohibited
signs shall include"reader boards,'` except as exempted above.
7. A sign that, as a result of intensity, direction or color of its lighting or
illumination,may interfere with the proper operation of, or cause confusion
to the operator of a,motor vehicle can the public streets.
Billboard signs, reader boards,borsch suns, or wind signs or devices.
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9. Combination signs.
10. Flags, except flags of the National or State Government or not more than
three flags of nonprofit, religious, charitable or fraternal organizations.
11. 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.
11 Obsolete signs unless designated as historic,
13, Off-site signs,except the following,as defined and regulated by this Chapter:
• For Sale, For Rent, For Lease signs
• Offsite Subdivision Signs
Open House Signs
14. Pennants,streamers,or similar devices,specifically including those which are
suspended from ropes, strings, or similar devices.
15. Portable signs not permanently attached to the ground or a building, except
for banner signs which are regulated by this Chapter and portable and
decorative signs as permitted within the downtown business district in
accordance with this Chapter.
16� Projecting signs.
17. Pole signs, except as freeway signs in accordance with this Chapter,
18. Release or throwing of balloons,streamers,handbills,coupons, samples, and
other such materials from a moving vehicle, or an aircraft or airship,
19. Roof signs or roof-mounted signs, except those which are placed on
equipment screens or parapet walls, if approved by, the Planning
Commission.
20. Tethered balloons or balloons of any shape or size,including those filled with
air or lighter-than-air gases.
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15,36.160 Unlawful Phraseology
It is unlawful to use the words"stop,""look,""danger,"or any moveable letters or blinking
lights,or any word,phrase,symbol or character on any sign in such a manner as to interfere
with, mislead, or confuse passers by or motorists..
15.36.170 Exempt Signs
The following signs shall not be subject to the provisions of this Chapter:
A. Signs that are located in the interior of a building or enclosed area.
B. Signs containing a maximum area of two (2) square feet each.
C. Building addresses, up to two(2)square feet or as required by the Fire Department.
D. Signs designated by the City, as a historic resource, provided that the original
verbiage/symbols and structure are retained.
15.36.180 Signs Under Canopies or Overhangs
Signs located under 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(8)feet shall be maintained over the pavement or grade directly
below.
DThe 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.
15. 6.190 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
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or another applicable regulation,but may not contain standards less restrictive or less
specific.
13. All unified centers, as defined in this Chapter, shall prepare a Sign Program.
C. A Sign Program shall contain the following information for all signs, including on-
site directional and informational signs:
I The design, materials of construction, colors, (graphically shown), lighting
and dimensions shall be clearly illustrated.
2. A.plot plan illustrating all improved areas,including landscaping,and signs
drawn to scale to show the location of each sign.
I 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 and any other illustration(s)required for clarity.
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.
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ARTICLE IV. SIGN STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
15.36.200 General Commercial Sign Standards
A. Except as provided elsewhere in this Chapter, each business is permitted to install
one(1)main identification sign; all other signs shall be considered secondary signs
and shall conform to the size criteria established in the following table.
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B. Permitted sign areas for commercial zoning districts are shown below:
Zoning District Maximum Permitted Maximum Size of Main Maximum Size of
Sign Area Identification Sign Secondary Sign(s)
C-I and C-2 V2 SF of sign area for 50 SF* 24 SF
each linear foot of Each business is limited
building frontage to one(1)main
identification sign.
*For exception see
Section 15,3 6.2 10 C
C-3 and C-4 The greater of the I SF of sign area for each 24 SF
Zoning Districts following: linear foot of building
and a. I SF of sign area for frontage up to 120 linear
Other Zoning Districts each linear foot of feet plus 1/4 SF of sign
Referencing C-4 building frontage up to area for each foot of
Standards 120 linear feetplus frontage in excess of 120
(Except as noted in this 1/2 SF of sign area for linear feet up to a
Chapter) each foot of frontage in maximum of 300 SFJ
excess of 120 linear feet
or Each business is limited
b. 1/2 SF of sign area for to one(1)main
each linear foot of lot identification sign.
frontage See also specific
standards,fear Regional
Mall signs,
For maximum sizes in
industrial zoning,districts,
see specific zoning
district standards
C-M The greater of the 120 SFt 24 SF
following.- Each business is limited
a. I SF of sign area for to one(11)main
each I linear foot of identification sign.
building frontage Signs in industrial
or zoning districts which
b. !/z SF of sign area for face a residential zoning
each I linear foot of lot district may not exceed
frontage seventy-five(75)square
feet in size,
A-P,A-P-C' Maximum main identification sign of 20 SF. See A-P,,A-P-C71,A1-F
and NI-F regardless of frontage rcpIationsfiorspeci(ic
See -PM-P-C regulations.for specific criteria.for criteria,for other signs
other signs
EV/AI' SF of sign area for 50 SF 24 SF
each lineal foot of
building frontage
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15-36-210 C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts
The following standards shall apply 'ithin the C-1 and C®2 zoning districts.
A. Sign Approval Required:: The location, size and architectural design of all
freestanding signs and support structures andlor roof signs shall be approved by the
Planning Commission. Replacement of sign copy on existing sign structures shall
be approved by the Community Development Director.
The location, size, and architectural design of all building-mounted signs shall b
approved by the Community Development Director.
BContent. Signs in the C-1 and C-2 districts shall contain only one of the following*
1, The name of the business as shown on the Business License issued by the
City of Redlands;
2. The owner's name and type of business, o
. The principal product of the business.
C. Size. The permitted size of signs in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts is as shown in
§15.36.200 ofthis Chapter. The Planning Commission may allow for a major tenant
sign to be increased in area up to'a maximum of 75 square feet in area if approved
as part of a complete sign;, program approved for the shopping center when the
Commission detennines that the increased area is appropriate to improve the
aesthetics of the project.
D. Location. The following regulations apple 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 street right-of-
way or public entryway to the store is located. One unlighted sign not to
exceed two square feet in area may be placed on the rear of the building for
service arta delivery identification.
?` All signs shall be placed parallel to the vertical surface of the structure
occupied by the use to which a sign pertains,_and maynot extend out from
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such surface more that twelve inches.
No sign shall be placed within any required yard or setback area.
E. Special Signs
1: One overall identification sign for a unified shopping center may be approved
for each street frontage.subject to the following regulations.
• This sign shall be placed parallel to the vertical surface and below,the
top of the required three-foot-high wall adjacent to the required front`
vard area.
• " he dimensions of each letter shall not exceed ten inches, and the
maximum area of each<sign shall not exceed twenty square feet.
If erre than one identification sign is provided for a center; each
identification sign shall be identical in size, calor; and content.
•` This sign may identify the center only;individual stares may not be
identified. (Note:A enter may be identified in terms Qfan individual
user;- e.g., "Gerrards 'eater")
Venter identification signs shall not be included in the sign area for
any individual use.
2. Directional signs of two( )square feet or less are exempt from this Chapter,
per Section 15.36.170.
F. :specific Limitations
1. All illuminated signs shall be of such an intensity or arranged in such a
manner so as not to create Aare for abutting properties or vehicular traffic.
Signs shall not be lighted between the hours of ten p.m. and six a.m.
2. No freestanding signs are permitted in the C:'-1 and C-2 coning districts;
except center identification suns as described in Section E, above.
1536.220 "- Zoning District
The sign provisions of the C-4 zone shall apply to all properties in the -3 zoning district.
Its addition,the following requirements shall apply;
: Content. In the C-3 district only, copy, regarding the type of business or principal
product may contain up to eight words. The size of letters identifying principal
products shall be fifty percent smaller than;the name of the business or owner's
name, if shown in combination with these items.
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B. Second Floor Windows, In the C-3 district only., flat signs permanently painted on
the face of second floor windows facing the street,may be permitted by the Director
Community Development on a case-by-case basis,
C. In the C-3 district only,individual businesses that have a public access on more than
one side of a building may be permitted to have a second main identification sign.
D, For sites in the C-3 district only, multiple-tenancy buildings containing storefronts
having no direct access or street frontage may be permitted to install a directory-type
sign. This directory sign shall conform to the following standards:
I. The directory sign shall be a secondary sign, as defined in this Chapter.
2. Each tenant in the building may be listed on the directory. Each tenant shall
be limited to one (1) listing of two (2) square feet.
E. Additional signage may be permitted within the downtown business district as
permitted by this Chapter.
15.36.230 C-4 Zoning District
The following regulations shall apply to signs in the C-4 zoning district:
A. Architectural Compatibility. It is intended that all signs located in the C-4 zoning
district should relate to the character and architectural style of the structure upon
which they are placed.
B. Sign Approval Required.
I The, location, size and architectural design of all freestanding signs and
support structures shall be approved by the Planning Commission.
2. Replacement of sign copy on existing sign structures shall require approval
by the Community Development Director or his/her designee.
The location, size, and architectural design of all building-mounted signs
shall be approved by the Community Development Director or his/her
designee.
1Content. Signs in the C-4 district shall contain only one of the following:
I. The name of the business as shown on the Business License issued by the
City of Redlands;
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The owner's name and type of business; or
3 The principal product of the business.
C: Size. The permitted size of signs in the C-4 zoning district is shown in §15.36.12 00
of this Chapter(Unless further restricted by an approved Sign Program).
D; Location. All signs shall be placed parallel to the vertical surface of the building,and
shall not extend out, from the farthest surface of the building, marquee or canopy
more than twelve inches, except that one projecting sign or under canopy area sign
containing an area not to exceed three square feet may be permitted for each street
that the building faces.
E. Freestanding Signs. The following regulations shall apply to freestanding signs:
I Types ofFreestanding Signs. The following freestanding signs are permitted:
Monument signs with an overall height not to exceed four feet.
Pedestal signs with an overall height not to exceed twelve feet.
2. A maximum of one fteestanding sign per parcel or unified center shall be
permitted, except as follows.
Unified centers with more than one,major tenant shall be permitted
additional freestanding signs not to exceed the total number of major
tenants within the complex.
• For commercial centers in excess of thirty-five (35) acres, two (2)
freestanding signs identifying the center shall be allowed. One(1)of
the signs may be a sign oriented to the freeway, if located on or
partially on land designated as freeway oriented property(See figure
16) and shall meet the designcriteria for freeway oriented signs. If
not considered a sign oriented to the freeway,the maximum height of
the sign shall be twenty feet.
3. No freestanding sign shall be placed in such a manner that it obstructs signs
on,adjacent properties from public view.
4, A freestanding sign in excess of twenty-four square feet shall be considered
a main identification sign.
5 No freestanding sign may be placed closer than forty feet to another
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freestanding sign.
6. No portion of a freestanding sign shall extend over an existing or future
,public right-of-way.
7. The following size criteria shall apply to freestanding signs:
Size of Parcel or Unified Maximum Size of
Center Freestanding Sign
Up to 5 Acres Twenty-four (24) SF
> 5 to 10 Acres Fifty (50) SF
>10 - 35 Acres Seventy-five (75) SF
(unless sign is freeway-
oriented as defined by this
Chapter).
Greater than 3 5 Acres 120 SF (unless sign is
freeway-oriented as
I defined by this Chapter).
The area of a sign identifying a unified center shall not be counted toward the
maximum sign area for any tenant,unless the center's name incorporates the
Marne of the tenant.
F. Miscellaneous Provisions
I. One sign may be permitted for each forty feet of frontage of the structure of
building.
I Directional signs of two(2)square feet or less are exempt from this Chapter,
per Section 15.36.170,
3. Sign standards for specific types of businesses are contained in Article VII
of this Chapter.
4. Standards and regulations for multi-tenant freestanding signs are contained
in Article Vll of this Chapter.
5. The Planning Commission,as apart of their review of
a sign program, may, exempt certain signs or areas
from the requirements of these provisions if the
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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.
15,36.240 C-M Zoning District
The sign provisions of the' g district' shall- apply` to all--=-~r---es----- - -----~_g
15.36,2.50 Signs in the Downtown Business District
The downtown business district is a unique commercial area within the City. Due to the
pedestrian orientation and historic nature ofthe 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_- _- Downtown_Business_District are
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described and illustrated in Figure 14.
1. Main area: North Orange Street to the railroad tracks; the east side of South
Orange Street between Redlands Boulevard and Vine Street;East State Street
between Orange and Redlands Boulevard.
Subarea A. La Farge Plaza and West State Street between and First
,
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and the Masonic Lodge;Vine Street between Ca�jon and Sixth Streets; Sixth
Street between Citrus Avenue and Vine Street.
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Sub ea k: to Farge Plaza and west State Sam between FAutkz AW Firth Strftts.
Subarea B: The Fax Ibeater cess side of Cajon Strcrx bepwftn Vine Street and ft Masonic Lodger.
Vice Stmt " a Cajon and Sixth S ;Sixth StIvet between Citrus Avenue ad
Vine Street
Figure 14: Downtown Business District Boundaries
B. General Limitations
I maximum of one portable or decorative sign- shall, be permitted per
business. The sign shall be directly related to the business frontage and shall
be located at the main 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 decorative sign.
`. Buildings/businesses with;freestanding`signs shall not be permitted to have
portable or decorative signs,.
4 No objects shall be`attt ached to portable or decorative signs. This includes
balloons, banners, merchandise and electrical;devices.
Portable d decorative signs shall be removed at the daily dose of business.
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6, Portable signs shall comply with all maintenance criteria for temporary signs
contained in this Chapter.
C. Design. To ensure uniformity of design, portable and decorative signs shall be
designed so as to be aesthetically pleasing and consistent with the "theme" of the
business (where such a"theme" exists).
I A space for changeable copy may be incorporated into the design of portable
signs. This area shall not exceed thirty
, percent of the total sign area and must
be surrounded by a border. The alterable surface must be permanently
attached to the sign and be comprised of washable/erasable materials, Paper,
poster board and magnetic materials are not permitted.
2. All portable and decorative signs visible from both sides shall be
double-sided.
3 Decorative signs should function as visual enhancements and should be
graphically oriented.
D. Content
1. Portable signs within the downtown business distinct may contain the
following text elements: the name of the business, the type of business,
and/or the principal productts)of the business.
2. The content of changeable copy shall not be restricted.
E. 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 decorative signs shall not
exceed six square feet.
2. The sign shall not exceed three feet in height and two feet in width,including
all structural elements.
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F. Location. The figures below show permitted sign locations_
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1. Portable signs perpendicular to the curb,in lane with s is *ng.
2. Pormble signs can pnvate property,
Figure 15 Downtown Business district Portable Sign Locations
I: All portable suns shall be placed perpendicular to the curb in such location
s to maintain a minimum public right-of-way of six feet between the sign
and the property line.
I Portable suns are not permitted in the public fight-of-way within the
downtown district in areas where the six-foot minimum width for commercial
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sidewalks cannot be maintained.
Decorative signs shall be secured to the building and cannot extent into the
public right-of-way more than two feet. The lowest portion of the decorative
sign shall not be less that eight, feet from the ground.
4. Portable signs may be placed on private property as long as they are oriented
to the main entrance.
5. No sign shall be placed in such a manner that it obstructs pedestrian or
vehicular traffic or visibility. Signs shall not be placed in crosswalks and all
comer cutoffs shall be maintained.
6. Portable signs shall not be located within eight feet of permanent pedestrian
seating areas.
7. Portable signs shall not be placed in parkways.
8, Portable and decorative 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.
G. Sign Approval Required. Thetype,size,location and design of all signs and support
structures shall be approved by the Downtown Redlands Business Association
(DRBA).
l., Decisions made by the DRBA may be appealed to the Planning Commission.
2, Once approved,a permit is issued by the Community Development Director.
15.36.260 C-D Overlay District
All commercial signs located in the C-D civic design district shall be approved as provided
in the Redlands Zoning Code.
15 )&270 A-P, A-P-C, and MF Zoning Districts
The following regulations shall apply in the A-P, A-P-C, and M-F zoning districts:
A. Residential Uses. When signs are used for residential purposes, the regulations of
the residential districts shall apply.
B. For Nonresidential Uses.
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1. Approval by Planning Commission. Plans and elevations of all signs are
subject to the approval of the Planning Commission.
2. Signs Permitted. Only one main identification sign per street frontage will
be permittedfor each property. Such sign may only indicate the name of the
building and principal use being conducted on,the premises. A directory-type
listing only the names of the separate owners or businesses may be
incorporated in the main identification sign. 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.
3. Area of Sign.
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 �I) square
foot, which shall be counted toward 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'(Yz)foot per business, whichever provides
the lesser area. If this sign is less than two (2)square feet or less, it
shall not count toward total sign area,
4. 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.
5. Freestanding, Signs, Freestanding signs shall be constructed as monument
signs,and shall be parallel
I with the street and located not closer than ten feet
from the street property line or future right-of-way line.
6Freestanding Signs on Comer Lots. A monument sign may be placed on a
comer lot with a setback of ten feet from each of the streets. The sign may
have two faces,each parallel with a street and a maximum area often square
feet for each face.
7, Illumination of Sign. The sign illumination shall be of such intensity or
arranged in such a manner so as not to create glare for abutting properties or
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vehicular travelers.
15.36.280 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 flan
area and to provide adequate signage that is architecturally compatible with the development,
ASign 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 sign copy on existing sign structures shall be reviewed and approved
by the Community Development Director and the Director of Building and Safety.
B. Area of Signage. Total allowable signage is calculated at a ratio of one-half square
foot in area for each foot of the structure or portion thereof wherein the pertaining use
is conducted. Buildings on comer lots or lots fronting on two 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 permitted for each property. The main
identification sign shalt not exceed fifty square feet. Auxiliary signs shall not exceed
twenty-four square feet.
C. Signs Permitted. The following sign types are permitted in the EV/AP land use
district:
I Monument Sign. One freestanding monument sign per parcel or unified
complex shall be permitted,maximum of four feet in height. If illuminated,
only the letters are to be illuminated. No translucent backgrounds permitted.,
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 from the
building more than twelve inches. No sign shall be permitted on the roof or
project above the roofline.
3. Directional Signs, Directional signs containing a maximum area of two
square feet each may, be permitted as necessary to facilitate on-site vehicular
circulation. An "EMERGENCY" directional sign may be a maximum of
eight square feet.
4, Supplementary Directory Signs. A maximum of one directory sign may be
placed near the pedestrian entrance to the building, indicating service or
tenant locations. The maximum area of the sign shall be three square feet or
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one-half foot per business, whichever provides the lesser area.
D. 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 nut
to exceed two square feet in area may be placed on the rear of the building for service
and delivery identification.
E. Contents. The following items may be displayed on signs in the EV/AP land use
district,
1 Monument signs may contain no more than the name of the business or
principal permitted use and the street address number.
1 Wall signage may contain no more than the name of the business and type of
business or principal product.
F 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 15,36.190.
ARTICLE V. SIGN STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
15.3 .290 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 the "Temporary Signs"section of this Chapter.
15. .30 Identifications Signs in Multiple-Family Residential Districts
Multiple residential uses may be permitted an identification sign containing the name of the
development only, subject to the following provisions:
A Multiple residential developments located on lots less than one hundred feet in width
may be permitted one sign containing a maximum area of five square feet,
B. Multiple residential developments located on lots exceeding one hundred feet in
width may be permitted to have one sign with a maximum area of fifteen square feet.
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C. All signs shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval.
D. Signs may be extemally illuminated only. All lighting shall be directed away from
the street and adjacent properties.
E. The sign may 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 in height,
and shall not project further than five feet from the building. No sign shall be
permitted on the roof, eave vents. or on the wall above the first floor.
15.36.310 Mobile Home Parks Zoning District
The standards for multiple family residential zoning districts shall apply in the Mobile Home
Parks zoning district,
15. 6.320 Signs for Non-Residential Uses in Residential Zoning Districts
A. The sign provisions for the A-P zoning district shall apply to non-residential 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.
ARTICLE VI. SIGN STANDARDS FOR OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS
15.36.330 M-R Zoning District
The provisions of the C-4 zoning district shall apply.
15-36-340 M-P, M-1, I-P, and M-2 Zoning Districts
The Provisions of the C-4 zoning district shall apply.
t5.36350 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.
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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 oftwenty-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 (IA)
square feet per sign, and only if freestanding building identification signs are not
used.
E. Signs for stadiums, ball fields, and other large recreational/entertainment facilities
shall be permitted up to one sign per street frontage, up to a maximum of Y2 SF 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. 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:
I. Specific designs for each sign type (size, height, letter style,etc.).
1 Locations of all proposed.-signs by sign type.
H. Signs in the E zoning district may have external illumination only.
15.36.360 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 square feet of lot area.
The maximum area of any one sign shall not exceed 24 square feet. Illumination of
all such signs shall not adversely affect abutting residential properties or vehicular
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traffic.
15.3 .370 P Zoning District
All signs in the P parking district are subject to the provisions of the T transitional district.
15.36.380 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 showing the name of the occupant and/or the use of the premises,
subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director.
C. Signs for commercial/industrial uses, subject to the C-4 zoning district regulations
contained in this Chapter.
15356.390 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 regulation:
A. All signs located in the A-D airport district are subject to flight-safety considerations,
and must be approved by the Community Development Director.
B. The following sign types are permitted,
1. Signs indicating the name and nature of the occupancy.
2. For rent, sale, or lease signs.
3. Directional signs to direct motorists to destinations within the airport
4. One t1) freestanding sign per airport, which may include a directory-type
listing of tenants at the airport.
5: Signs painted in accordance with FAA regulations, for the use of air
navigation and ground traffic.
C, Sign sizes shall be as specified in the C-4 zoning district standards.
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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.
ARTICLE VII. SIGN STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES
15.36.400 Automobile Dealership Signs
Automobile 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 is unique and
separate from other uses within the City. The following regulations shall apply only to
automobile dealerships where the principal use is the sale of new cars.
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 of Main Identification Signs. One (1) main identification sign shall be
permitted for each street frontage of the site up to a maximum of four (4) main
identification signs.
C. Auto Center 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 freestanding sign. The auto center sign may include the, listing of all
dealerships within the center. An auto center sign shall not count toward the total
sign area or number for any individual dealership.
D. Uniformity of Design. Signs within an automobile dealership shall be unifonu
throughout the project and shall be designed so as to be compatible with the
architecture and scale of the structures on the site.
E. Freestanding Sign Height. Main identification signs may have a maximheight
of up to twenty feet.
15-36.410 Changeable Copy Signs
Changeable copy signs,as defined in this Chapter,may be permitted subject to the following
regulations:
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A. Changeable copy signs may be permitted for the following types of uses-
Churches or other places of worship.
2. Movie theaters and similar entertainment venues at which shows,performers,
or entertainers change on a regular basis.
Schools,universities,and other public or private educational establishments.
4. Motels and Hotels, as a portion of a signand only to display room rates
and/or vacancy.
13Any changeable copy sign shall require review and approval by the Planning
Commission, regardless of the sign's location.
C. Changeable copy signs shall not incorporate features which would constitute, a
'`reader board," as defined in this Chapter.
D. Changeable copy signs may incorporate permanent letters and/or symbols.
E. The area of a changeable copy sign shall include the entire area in which changeable
letters may be placed.
15.36.420 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 1)faces the freeway or freeway right of way and 2)does
not have a public entrance-.
A- Signs meeting the criteria defined above shall be limited to a maximum of 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:
I. 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.
I All freeway-facing signs in a unified center shall use the same color. Only
one color may be used per unified center.
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All freeway-facing signs in a unified center shall use a consistent letter
height. In no case may letters exceed three (3)feet in height.
The Sign Program may also contain other standards as determined necessary by the
Planning Commission.
15.36.430 Freeway-Oriented Signs
Motorist-serving businesses and regional shopping centers which are within the areas
identified in Figure16 of this Chapter 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 in accordance with Section 15.3)6.230
E. 2_ 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,unless a
taller sign is necessary to achieve visibility a minimum of three-tenths(3/10)of one
mile from at least one (1) approach to an offramp serving the business. If
determined necessary by a Flag Test as described below, a sign higher than 25 feet
may be constructed.
C. The maximum size of a freeway-oriented sign shall be one hundred twenty (1 0)
square feet. 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:
I. A flag or object no smaller than 32 SF shall be lifted vertically in the location
of the proposed freeway-oriented sign, starting at a height of 25 feet
(measured from the bottom of the object)
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1 City personnel shall be stationed at locations 3/10 of one mile from the
beginning of the offramps directly serving the business for which the sign
will be installed.
3. City personnel shall observe whether the object is visible at a height of 25
.feet. If the object is not visible, it shall be raised in ten-foot(10')increments
until it is visible from one(1)direction at a distance of 3/10 oMone-mile from
the start of the oftramp approach, If a greater height is needed for visibility
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from one of the two offramp 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 step 3 (or by the Planning Commission.as noted in
Step 3) shall be maximum height for the sign.
E No freeway-oriented sign shall be erected which would obscure another sign when
viewed from the freeway.
F. No freeway-oriented sign shall be erected that will be closer than one hundred feet
from another freeway-oriented sign.
G. The minimum size letter in the text of a freeway oriented sign shall be one foot in
vertical or horizontal dimension. The maximum size letter shall be three feet,
vertical or horizontal dimension.
H. The text of the sign shall be limited to the name of the owner, name of business,
and/or type of business.
I. 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 standards in this
section.
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1536.440 Mandatory Signs
Mandatory signs(such as signs for street names and signs for traffic safety)shall be installed
per the requirements ofthe C ity of Redlands or other public agency(such as Caltrans)having
jurisdiction.
15.36.450 Motel and Hotel Signs
The following regulations shall apply to signs at Motels and Hotels:
A. Sign Area and Height. Total sign area and the height of signs shall be determined by
applying the standards of the zoning district in which the hotel/motel use is located,
B. Room Rates. One room rate may be incorporated into one identification sign for the
site. The room rate shall be incorporated into the design of the sign so as to be a
unified element with colors and features which are integrated. Room rates may be
displayed using changeable copy.
C. Sign area related to room rates shall not exceed twenty percent of the sign on which
it is located.
D. Hotels and motels may not display signs advertising AAA,Visa/MasterCard,or any
other business. Exempt signs, as defined in this Chapter, are not subject to this
prohibition.
15.36.460 Movie Theater Signs
The following standards shall apply to signs for movie theaters in any zoning district in
which they are permitted.
AAll movie theater signs—including building-mounted signs and marquees—shall
be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission.
B. Movie theaters may use any or all of the following types of signs:
I Building-mounted marquee to identifty the movie theater and any or all of the
movies showing in the theater.
2. Free-standing marquee to identify the movie theater and any or all of the
movies showing in the theater.
I Building-mounted signs to identify the movie theater.
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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.
CSign Sizes. The following size limits shall apply to signs for movie theaters:
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I Building-mounted marquee signs shall be limited to the larger of either two
hundred (2 0) square, feet or twenty (�O) square feet per screen in a multi-
screen theater. All screens in a multi-screen 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 multi-
screen theater, Freestanding marquee signs may be increased to a maximum
of twenty-five(2 5)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 andior character as to warrant the increase in marquee size. All
screens in a multi-screen 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
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 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.
1 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. Exterior poster cases shall be limited to a maximum size of tbirty-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.
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L No maximum letter height shall be established for movie theaters,with the exception
that letters on box office marquee suns identifying the movies and/or show times
shall be no more that three inches (3") high.
G. Sign Height.
1:. Freestanding theater marquee: 20 feet to the top of the marquee area: The
overall height of the sign structure may exceed 20 feet(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 20 feet in height above the ground;.
2. These height limits shall not apply to suns located on a movie theater
building.
H. Number of Signs. The following limits shall apply to the number of suns at a movie
theater;
1.. Building-mounted marquee: Maximum of one (1) sign.
1 Freestanding;marquee: Maximum of one (1)sign.
3. Exterior poster cases, Maximum of one (1) poster case for every two (2)
screens.Poster cases must be located within forty(4 )feet of an entrance into
the theater Ribby. fostercases may be located in a freestanding structure
more than forty feet(40')from a lobby entrance if approved by the Planning
Commission. Poster cases on a>freestanding structure shall be limited to a
maximum of one (1) for every four(4)screens.
15.36.470 multi-Tenant Signs
Multi-tenant signs may be permitted only subject to the following standards and regulations:
A. Multi-tenant suns may be used only for unified centers in existence as of January 1,
1997, and where the Planning Commission makes the following determinations: (1)
That some businesses within the center are not visible from the roadway fronting the
property;(2)That no other alternatives exist within the Chapter to provide reasonable
business identification for those businesses; and (a) That, in the Commission's
judgement, the shape and/or location of the unified center, the orientation of the
buildings, or other conditions have determined that it is in the public interest for this
unified center to be permitted a multi-tenant sign. Multi-tenant signs constructed
under the following regulations roust be:freestanding.
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K At these centers,a freestanding sign of up to fifty(50)square feet may be constructed
to identify multiple tenants within the center. If this sign is used to identify multiple
tenants,its area shall not be counted toward the maximum allowable sign area of any
individual tenant.
C. Centers installing multi-tenant signs shall be located in the, C-3 or C-4 zoning
districts, or in a specific plan land use district which references the sign criteria for
these zoning districts.
D. Up to four(4)tenants may be identified on each face of the multi-tenant sign. The
name of the center may also be shown. It is not required that the same tenants be
identified on each sign face.
E. All tenant identification shall have the same size, height, width, letter style., and
colors. No logos may be used.
R Standards for multi-tenant signs affecting buildings in the C-3 zoning district are
contained in Article IV of this Chapter.
1536-480 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 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 with the maximum brightness standards contained in
Section 15.36.140 of this Chapter.
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15.36.490 Regional Shopping Center Signs.
The following standards shall apply to regional,shopping centers as defined in this
Chapter.
A:; Except as otherwise provided in this Section,the provisions of the -
Zoning District(1 5.36.2311) shall apply.
P. 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. The Planning Commission mayallow secondary signs to be increased
in area up to a maximum size of 5Q�'r'� of that permitted for the main
identification sign if it is determined by the Planning Commission
that the architectural design of the buildings) 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. The Planning Commission may allow an increase in the maximum
sign area to be increased from a maximum of l square foot per linear
foot of building frontage to 1.25 square feet per lineal feet of building
frontage for the first 2411 feet plus 1 square foot per lined foot of
building frontage in excess of 200 lineal 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.
Ev The Planning Commission maI allow multi-tenant sign(s) within a
regional shopping center when it is determined by the Planning
Commission 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. In any case no more than tree (3) tenants
and the name of the center would be allowed on any one freestanding
sign.
F" The Planning Commission ma 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) are proportionate and
aesthetically superior to warrant an increase in height;
G. The Planning Commission may allow atransf'er of sign area from one
tenant to another if it is determined by the Planning Commission this
transfer will complement the architectural design of the building(s)
and/or the design of the proposed signs for the project.
1536.500 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 is proposed to be constructed as part of the Regional Mall project.
B. Interior Signs: All suns located inside the Regional Mall building(s)shall be exempt
from City review or approval.
C. Regional malls may not install freeway-oriented suns, as defined in this Chapter.
Regional malls may install the following types of signs,subject to the regulations and
requirements noted below.
I Mai Entry signs
Locations —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.
Major Entry Sign height—Maximum height of twenty (2 feet:
Major Entry Sign Area— Maximum of 200 SF per sign face, Up to three ( ) sign;
faces per sign. For signs placed on another structure,only the area of the sign shall
be measured,
Tenant Identification on Major Entry `sign — Lip to five ( ) major tenants may be
identified on a Major Entry Sign, along with overall mall identification.
M jor Entry: Minimum area Required—Each Major Entry Sign shall be located in
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a landscaped:area of at least 2,000 Sl~ in size:
Design of each Major Entry Sign shall be approved by Planning Commission as part
of the Sign Programs for the regional Mal l
2. Major Tenant Sins Two types of signs shah e permitted to identify major
tenants within a regional mall: Primary and.Secondary. Standards for these
sign types are as follows:
plumber of signs Primary Signs:One(1)building-mounted sign per parking lot
frontage.
Secondary Sams: One (1) building-mounted sign per
customer entrance.
Size—Primary Suns: Maximum size based on location of sign on building:
0.75 SF per linear foot of building facing a parking lot for signs located forty
(40) feet or less from adjacent ground level
1.0 SI°per linear foot of buiding facing a parking lot for signs located more
than forty (4 0) feet above adjacent ground level
Transfer of allowable square footage from one building frontage to another is not
permitted
Size Secondary Signs: Maximum of twenty-four 4) SF.
Overall Height—No maximum.
Letter Height—No maximum.
Logo Height;—No maxim
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.
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,
. inor Tenant Signs
Type and Number of Signs Permitted—The"C4" standards contained in this Chapter'
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shall apply to all minor tenants. Exterior signs for Minor Tenants within an enclosed
mall may be permitted only for tenants with customer entrances on the exterior of the
mall.
Size,Overall Height,Letter height,Logo Height.Location,Illumination—Per"C-4"
standards contained in this Chapter.
4 `rir ry Retail Center Entry liens
"hype and Number ofSigns 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.
Size Maximum of 150 SF of total text area. per Primary Retail Center Entry, as
follows-
Mall identification and/or logo: Up to 150 SF
Other text,if used("Food Court,""Entertainment Court,'"etc.):Up to 24 SF
(to be considered part of overall maximum 150 SF)
Overall Height—Flo maximum height.
Letter Height—No maximum height.
Logo Height—No maximum height.
Location—To be located at maor pedestrian entrances into the interior of the mall,,
not including;entrances through a.tenant space. Exact locations to be determined by
Planning Commission as part of the Sign Program for the:Regional Mall.
Illumination—May be internally or externally illuminated or backlit.
Permitted/Prohibited Signa Contents—'Primary Retail Center Entry signs shall be
limited to mall identification, or to identification of areas within the mall ("Food
Court," "Entertainment Court," etc.). Display of tenant names or logos shall be
prohibited.
5. Secondary Retail Center Entre Signs
Type andNumber umber of Signs Permitted--Secondary Retail Center Entry sign locations
shall be designated in the Sign,Program prepared fo the Regional Mall, No specific
limit is placed on the number of signs..
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Size—Fifty (50) SF maximum per Secondary Entry.
Overall Height—No maximum Height.,
Letter height—No maximum height.
Logo Height—No maxirnunn height;-
Location — To be located at secondary pedestrian entrances into the interior of the
snail. Exact-locations to be determined by Planning Commission at the time of
architectural/design approval.
Illumination—May be internally or externally illuminated or backlit.
Permitted/Prohibited Sign Contents—Do not allow display of tenant names or logos.
Limit:display to mall identification only:
irectional_Smns at Re tial Malls
Type and Number of Signs Permitted—Allow use of monument signs;street signs;-
directional/information signs,and decorative serni-permanent b .erslflags. Banners
r flags used as directional signs shall not be suhject to regulations affecting
temporary advertising signs.
Size—Sign sizes to be limited as follows:
• Monument signs. Maximum of 24 Sly`
• Street/Directional signs: Maximum of? SF per sign
Banners/Flags: Maximum of SF per banner or flag
Overall Height— Sign heights to be limited as follows.
Monument signs:'Maximum of 4 feet
Street/Directional signs: Maximum of 8 feet
• annersil'lags: Maximum 20 feet
Letter Logo sleight—No maximum
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.,
Illumination— Directional signs may incorporate decorative or safety lighting., but
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may not be internally lit.
Materials/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,
Permitted/Prohibited Sign Contents—Limit test or logos on Directional/Decorative
Signs to identification of the Regional Mall and those features (including; major
tenants)to which direction,is provided; Advertising of any type shall he prohibited:
15.36.510 Service Station Signs
The following regulations address the specific sign needs of service stations.
I Temporary signs shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations contained in
this Chapter.
. Changeable price signs are permitted as rewired by state law,but must comply with
all requirements of this Chapter. One (l)freestanding price sign per street frontage
is permitted,up to a maximum of two ( ) signs.
3. The planning Commission may allow a second freestanding
identification sign ifsuch>signs incorporate price suras as required by
state law,if the service station is located on a corner lot,if both signs
are monument suns,and if the Planning Commission determines that
two signs are architecturally and aesthetically superior to allowing a:
single freestanding sign:
. Signs required by State law or to indicate required inspection services shall be
allowed with no permit.- Signsshallnot exceed two square feet, and may not be
placed on the supports of other signs.
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ARTICLE VIII. TEMPORARY SIGNS
The regulations contained in this section shall apply to all temporary signs, regardless of
their content.
1336.520 General Regulations for Banner Signs
The following regulations shall apply to the display of banner signs in all zoning districts
Banners must be attached to a wall or fascia of a building. Banners may not be hung,
from poles, trees, or similar structures.
B. Banners must be hunt;from permanent attachments such as bolts or screws, Banners
may not be tied to a structure with rope, string,twine, or similar materials.
C. All banners require a permit issued by the Community Development Director. The
permit shall clearly show the date on which the banner is to be removed, and shall
be placed on the face of the banner.
15.36.530 Banner Signs in Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
The following regulations shall apply to the display' f banner signs in all commercial and
industrial zoning districts:
A. Each business shall be permitted to display banner suns for a total of not more than
120 days in-a calendar year.
B. The longest display period for a banner sign shall be one 1)month. At least one 11
month shall elapse between the display of banner signs at any business.
C. The maximum total size of banners displayed by a business shall be the same as the
maximum,permitted area for permanent signs.
D. The area of banner(s) shall not be counted toward the maximum permitted area o
permanent signs.
15 36.540 Banner Signs in Residential and ether 1" on- ommercial andNon-Industrial Zoning
Districts
The following regulations shall apply to the display of a banner sign in all districts other than
commercial and industrial districts:
A. In these zoning districts, institutional uses only may display (1) one banner signs.
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Commercial uses and residential uses, including apartment complexes, may not
display banners.
B. Banner signs in these districts shall be limited to sixteen (1 6) square feet in size:
Banner signs may be displayed for four ( ) periods of thirty (30)dai=s each, with a
minimum of 30 days between sign displays.
D. The area of banner(s) shall not be counted toward the maximum permitted area of
permanent signs.
15.36.550 Construction Signs
One construction sign. "Coming Soon," "Future Site,"or similar type sign may be installed
on a building site, subject to the following conditions:
A� The maximum area of the sign shall be thirty-two square feet}
& 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 or construction work
commenced within one(1)year ofproject approval,unless an extension is approved
by the Community Development Director or his/her designee;
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 ff= ite; ubdiision Directional Signs
This Chapter provides for the installation of off-sire subdivision signs, subject to the
following regulations:
Ago The location and installation of such sign(s)shall be administered by the Baldy View
Chapter of the Building Industry Association, in accordance with the following
previsions;:
I Panel and sign structure design of off-site subdivision signs shall be.approved by the
Community Development Director.
C. Each offs`-:site subdivision sign shall be located not less than six hundred feet from an
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existing or previously approved off-site subdivision sig site.
Each sign may only contain the name of the subdivisions and a directional arrow.
Each sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet.
E, The placement of each sign structure shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director. A sign location plan shall be prepared showing
the site of each directional sign, subject to the approval of the Community'
Development Director.
E. tiff-site subdivision signs may to be placed on private property or city right-of-way,
with written consent of the property owner or a City Encroachment Permit obtained
and filed with the Public Works Department. All sign(s)located on or adjacent to
vacant parols shall be removed within thirty clays after start of development on such
vacant property unless the City receives written consent by the property owner as
required in subsection K of these provisions
No sign on an off-sate subdivision sign approved for a particular subdivision within
the City shall may be changed to advertise another subdivision without the approval
of the Community Development Director
No additions, tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards, or appurtenances added
to the signs without the approval of the Community Development Director.
1, Off-site subdivision signs may not advertise tracts located outside the City limits,
Signs shall be allowed until the subdivision is sold out, or for"a period of twelve
months,whichever comes first. Extensions of this twelve-orno th time limit may b
approved by the Community Development.Director in cases of hardships.
Signs placed on City rights-cif-way adjacentto a developed parcel shall have the
written consent of the property owner, with written:consent renewed on an annual_
basis;
All off`--site subdivision signs shall require a Staff Sign Review and the issuance of
a building permit,
,W also "Sale, Kurt, and Lease� ins, and `°S'ub ivision Sign. in the `"Teinl�or~err igtas,,;
section of this Chapter.
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1 .3 . 70 Open(louse Signs.
A, For the purpose of this Chapter,an"open house"is defined as a period of time during
which a hoose or an apartment for sale is held open for public viewing.
B. Open-house directional signs may be placed on off-site locations rovid d such signs
are not more that three square feet in area, The temporary sign, including any
framework or supporting member,shall be on 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.
'. Open house signs shall not require review by the City or the issuance of a building
permit.
1 _36..5 Non-Commercial Signs
In each instance. and under the same conditions in which this Chapter permits any sun, a
sign containing an ideological, political or ether noncommercial message of the same
dimensions shall be permitted:
15-36.590 Sale, Rent, and Lease Signs
The following regulations shall apply to real estate suns advertising property for sale,rent,
lease, or trade:
A. All Residential Zoning Districts
1: Maximum size shall be three(3)square feet.
Maximum height shall be six (6) feet.
3. Location/Number: One (1) 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" suns, may be used. No
limitations are placed on the materials or design of these attachments.
5. Suns shall be limited to the lest for sale except for hats not located directly on
a public street where an off-site directional sign may be allowed when
granted permission to do so by the outer of the off-site property.
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B. AP and A-P-C Zoning Districts, The standards for Single Family Residential
Districts shall apply.
CCommercial and Industrial Zoning Districts. For sale, rent, or lease signs shall be
limited to the following sizes (except in the AP and A-P-C zoning,districts, as noted
above
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I Size: Maximum size shall be thirty-two square feet,
Height: Maximum overall height shall be six feet, except in comer cutoff
areas, where height is limited to three feet.
1 Location: Signs shall not be located closer than five feet from street
right-of-wav lines nor closer than three hundred feet from any other for sale,
for rent or lot lease sign,on the property.
DSale, rent, or lease signs shall not require review by the City or the issuance of a
building permit.
See alvo "OpenI-Iouse Signs"and "Subdivision Signs"in this Chapter.
15,36kO0 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 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.
CSearchlights may be operated in commercial zoning districts only.
D, Searchlights may not be operated after 1,2 p.m, (midnight) if all a(tiacent zoning
districts are commercial and/or industrial. When used adjacent to a residential
zoning district, the searchlight may not be operated after 10 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:
I The address of the proposed searchlight use.
2, A site plan of the proposed location of the searchlight,
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. The type of searchlight, including its power source.
5 3 . 111 Subdivision Signs
Signs may erected for the purpose of advertising the sale of land or nein dwellings in
subdivisions. Such subdivision signs must conform with the following criteria::
A. These signs may be located only within the boundaries of the subdivision. No father
directional signs, such as posters or trailer-mounted signs, may be used outside the
boundaries of'the subdivision, except off-site subdivision suns as defined in this
Chapter).
B Installation and Removal. Subdivision signs shall not be installed until a building
permit has been issued for one or more residential unit(s) in the subdivision, Such
subdivision suns shall be removed when eighty percent of the dwelling units have
been sold, or by the time six months have elapsed after 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 square feet, nor shall
the sign exceed ten feet in length. The overall height of the sign shall not exceed tern
feet.;
D Location.. Subdivision suns shall not be placed closer than six hundred feet to
another subdivision sign, nor within; three feet from the street right-of-way.
Subdivision suns placed in a corner cutoffarea may not exceed three feet in overall
height,
E, Lighting. Illumination of any sign,sales office or model home shall be concentrated
only upon the area of the sign,office or model home,and shall not prqject Aare upon
any street or adjacent property.
See also "Real Estate"Signs"and "C ff=Site Subdivision Signs" in this Chapter.
15.36,620 Window Signs
Businesses in commercial zoning districts shall be permitted to display window signs,
subject to the following regulations;
, No time limit is placed on the display of window signs;
B. Window signs may cover no more than twenty-five percent 25%) of the total
window area of the business,except as provided below. The arca of a window sign
shall be measured as provided in this Chapter.
C. Between November 15 and January 10, window signs may cover up to fifty percent
(50%)of the total window area of the business.
D. The name, address, and operating hours of the business—up to a maxinmul o `two
(2) square feet—shall be exempt from the area limits specified above.
'E. Public service fliers or posters shall be exempt from the area limits specified above.
F, No permit is required for window signs.
ARTICLE IX. Chapter ENFORCEMENT
15.36.630 Enforcement
The Community Development Director is authorized and directed to enforce the Chapter set
out in this chapter. The Community Development Director may delegate his or her powers
and duties to his or her assistants and/or employees.
15.36-640 Abatement of nonconforming signs
A: Abatement of Nonpermitted Signs. Any sign erected without permits or
without compliance with all provisions of this chapter, as amended, and in
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 years
after the date of becoming nonconforming.
C. Abatement ofNonconfortning Signs. 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:
I Any sign whose use has ceased,or the structure upon
which the sign is located has been abandoned by its
owner for ninety consecutive days,
2. Any sign which has been more than fifty percent
destroyed or damaged (other than destruction of the
facial copy).
Any sign whose owner remodels the sign, except for
the change of copy.
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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 hazard (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 in the name of the
person licensed to operate the business.
D. Amortization of Nonconforming Signs-General. Every sign not
described in California Business and Professional Code Section 5490
(b)and which does not comply with the provisions of this chapter,as
amended, shall be amortized and abated in accordance with the
following schedule:
Value Time Period
Signs under$250.00 180 days
$250.01 to $500.00 11/2 years
$500.01 to $1,000-00 2 years
Over$1,000.00 5 years
The value of a noncomforming sign shall, be determined by the
building official in accordance with the latest material valuation
schedules. The time period begins from the time the sign was erected
or installed.
15.3W650 Violations
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or falls to comply with any
provision of the requirements of this chapter,is guilty of a misdemeanor as described
in Chapter 1.20 of the Redlands Municipal Code.
15.3 .660 Notice of Violation, Removal.
A. No citation will be issued until the Community Development 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
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prohibited sign or any other sign which violates anyprovision of this
chapter is located. The person having a beneficial interest in the sign
shall remove or alter the sign to comply with the provisions of this
chapter within seventy-two 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 hours of the date of.the notice• the
Community Development Director may cause it to be removed.
B, If the Community Development Director causes the sign to be
removed,the sign must be retained for fifteen clays,during which'the
owner, agent or person having a beneficial interest may protest the
action and reclaim the sign. At the expiration of fifteen 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 o
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 Community Development Director or his/her representative may
summarily and without notice cause the removal of any sign which
is an immediate safety threat to person or property.
15-36.670 VARIANCE FROM`NONSTRUCTURAL PROVISIONS
Incases 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. A. request for a variance shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission in accordance with Chapter 18,196 of the Redlands Zoning
Code.
Section 2. The City Councilfinds that this Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the
environment and:thereby approves the legative Declaration ofOrdinance 2370 and directs staff to
file and past a"Notice ofDetermination"inaccordance with City guidelines. It has been determined
that this project will not individually or cumulatively affect wildlife resources as defined in Section
711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code:
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Section 3. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this ordinance and shall cause it,or 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 in
accordance with law.
ayor f the City 6*Aedlan'ts
ATTEST:
City ark
I,Lorrie Poyzer,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 2nd day of June
—� 1998, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Banda, Gilbreath, George, Freedman;
Mayor Cunningham
NOES: None
ABSTAIN, None
ABSENT: None
City, lark—o—f—th-6Kt7o—fRedlands
CERTIFICATION
1,Lorrie Poyzer,City Clerk of the City of
Redlands,California,do hereby certify that this
is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No,zi—ro
which has been published in the local newspaper
Pursuant to law,
L) SIGN 68
Cafi'oma