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Home My WebLink About1993-07-21; Planning Commission; Resolution 35314 /I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 0 0 PLANNING COMMISSION IRESOLUTION NO. 3531 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.20 SECTION 18.20.085 TO ENSURE CONSISTENCYWITH PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 21; AND A ZONE CODE AMENDMENT AMENDING TITLE 21, CHAPTER 21.41, OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF SUBSECTIONS 21.41.030(1)(2)(5)(7)(11)(14) AND (19) WHICH FURTHER DEFINES TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH "A" FRAME SIGNS AND PROJECTING AND AWNING SIGNS, AMENDMENT OF SECTION 21.41.050 WHICH DEFINES THE ORDINANCES APPLICABILITYy ADDITION OF SUBSECTIONS 21.41.070(10) AND (11) WHICH ADDS STANDARDS FOR PROJECTING AND AWNING SIGNS, AND THE ADDITION OF SECTION 21.41.077 WHICH ADDS STANDARDS FOR "A" FRAME SIGNS. CASE NAME: CITY OF CARLSBAD CASE NO: ZCA 93-04 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 21st day of July, 1993, hol a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimon and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered a factors relating to the Zone Code Amendment. NOW, THEREFOREy BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commissio as follows: A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commissia recommends APPROVAL of ZCA 93-04, according to Exhibit ''X?, dated Jd 21, 1993, attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the followin findings. FhdiIlES: 1. The Zone Code Amendment is consistent with the General Pkm 2. The Zone Code Amendment is consistent with the City's sign code, since it providf development standards for the regulation of sip. 9 I1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3. The Zone Code Amendment will not cause any significant environmental impac and a Negative Declaration has been issued by the Planning Director on April 2' 1993, and recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on July 2 1993. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Pld Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 21st day of July, 1993, by tl following vote, to wit: AYES: Chairperson Noble; Commissioners: Schlehuber, Bet Welshons, Savary, Erwin & Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. i B p -.,n ef&;:,,, B \ i, / 1- BAILEY NOBfE, Chairperson CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ~~ ~ ATrEST: ~ i ~ PLANNING DIRECTOR PC RES0 NO. 3531 -2- 0 0 EXHIBIT ''l Dated July 21,- 19! 3. 2! 3 4 5 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.20 AND TITLE 21, CHAPTER 21.41 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR rtA" FRAME, PROJECTING AND AWNING SIGNS. CASE NAME: "A" FRAME SIGNS CASE NO: ZCA 93-04 The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ti ';I (3 !b does ordain as follows: SECTION 1: That Title 18, Chapter 18.20, Section 18.20.085 shall be amended to read as follows: "The following types of temporary signs may be erected IO without permit or fee, but shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter: Code) temporary signs less than four square feet except vfAvv Frame 12 signs and Directory "All frame signs as defined in Chapter 21.41 of this Code. 1:3 (2) A temporary sign descriptive of a building under construction or proposed to be constructed and denoting the 14 architect , engineer, contractor, or financier when placed entirely upon private property; provided that no such sign for 15 private construction in a residential district shall have an area in excess of twelve square feet; and provided, further, that every 16 such sign shall be removed immediately upon completion of the .work. 11 1'7 113 19 21.41.030(1) (2) (5) (7) (11) (14) and (19) in alphabetical order to 20 read as follows and renumber the current subsections accordingly: 2:L I1 (1) lIAl1 frame sign means a freestanding sign 22 Jsually hinged at the top, or attached in a similar manner, and widening at the bottom to form a shape similar to the letter trArl. 2:3 Such signs are designed to be portable and are not affixed to any object, structure or the ground. including, but not limited to, adhesive substances or suction. 2!j (5) "Awning or Canopy Sign" means a sign which is printed on, painted on, or attached to an awning or canopy. 26 (7) llDirectory *tAtl frame" sign means a single sign for a group of businesses (not a single sign for a single 2'7 business) within a pedestrian courtyard arcade or mall. In order to qualify for a Directory ItA" frame sign the principal signs for 243 these businesses must be located where they cannot be seen by ,?edestrian traffic from outside the arcade or mall. 1:L (1) Portable (Chapter 2 - Section 212 Uniform Sign SECTION 2: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41, Section 21*41.030, is amended to add subsections 2 4 (2) IgAffixedt1 means attached in any manner, 0 0 (11) "Height of Sign" means the least vertical :L distance measured from the established sidewalk elevation beneath including architectural design features. Where no projection over ;? any sign to the highest projection of the sign structure, the sidewalk -is involved, the term shall refer to the least ;3 vertical-distance between the ground and the highest part of the sign, which is affixed to the face of a structure (not an awning or !j canopy) and which projects perpendicular to the face of the structure. 6 (19) '!Sign Programtt means design criteria established to guide the design of all signs on a building or 17 complex, 'including elements such as material, color, size, location, lighting, and uniformity.lt 4 (14) "Projecting or Hanging Sign" means a sign ;3 11 SECTION 3: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41, Section '3 10 1:1 )I (6) Signs erected on or over public property including 1,~ public easements and public right of way except as provided in Section 21.41.077, subsections 21.41.070(10) and (11) and Section 1:3 21.41,140." (7) A-Frame signs except Directory llAtt Frame signs 1.4 after January 1, 1995. 15 SECTION 4: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41, Section 1,s 21.41.070 is retitled and the first paragraph is amended to read 117 -as follows: 119 l13 /standards : I* 213 SECTION 5: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41, Section 2:~ 21,41,070 is amended .to add subsections 21.41.070(11) and 2<2 21.41.070(12) as follows: 21.41.050 is amended to add subsection 21.41.050(6) and 21.41.050(7) as follows: "DeveloDrnent Standards. Signs shall be subject to the .following development "(11) Projecting and hanging signs shall be 2'3 /Ipermitted subject to the following conditions: 2 4 2 :5 2 6 217 illuminated only. Internally illuminated projecting or hanging (A) No more- than one such sign shall be permitted for each separate business. (B) The area of such signs shall not exceed six square feetper face notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21.41.070(2). (C) Such signs shall be externally signs shall be prohibited. 213 2 0 e (D) All portions of such signs including :L supporting brackets shall maintain a minimum height of seven (7) feet above any walkway and fourteen (14) feet above any road, ;? drive or alley. (12) Canopy or awning signs shall be permitted :3 subject to the following conditions: (A) The aggregate area of all facade signs ,$ including awning and canopy signs shall not exceed the size specified in Section 21.41.070(2) Table 1. supporting brackets shall maintain a minimum height of seven (7) drive or alley.gg 5 (B) All portions of such sign including (5 7 feet above any walkway and fourteen (14) feet above any road, 8 SECTION 6. That Title 21, Chapter 21.41, is amended to add Section 21.41.077 as follows: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2'9 gg21.41.077. Directory lgAgl Frame Sians. (a) Directory ggA1l frame signs shall be allowed under the following conditions: (1) The maximum area of the sign shall be ten square feet per face, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21.41.070. (2) glAgg frames shall have a maximum of two faces per sign. (3) The maximum width of the sign shall be three feet . (4) The maximum height of the sign shall be five feet . (5) Signs shall be either square or rectangular. (6) A maximum of one Directory IIAgg frame sign per complex is permitted. (7) Every sign and all parts, portions and materials shall be manufactured, assembled and erected in compliance with all applicable State, Federal and City regulations and the Uniform Building Code and shall be of a durable material. (8) All sign parts, portions, and materials shall be kept in good repair. The signs shall be stable. The display surface of all signs shall be kept clean, neatly painted, and free from rust and corrosion. Any cracked, broken surfaces, missing sign copy or other unmaintained or damaged portion of a sign shall be repaired or replaced or removed within 30 calendar days following notification by the City. (9) No such sign shall be closer than ten feet from any other sign permitted by this section. (10) Signs shall not be placed in such a way as to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular sight lines as specified by the City of Carlsbad. (11) Signs shall not be placed in such a way as to obstruct access to a public street, driveway, parking space, fire door, fire escape, handicapped access or in such a way that it obstructs free passage over any public right-of-way. (12) Signs shall not obscure or interfere with the effectiveness of any official notice or public safety sign or device. Signs shall not simulate in color or design a traffic 3 0 e sign or signal , or make use of words, symbols or characters in 1- such a manner as may confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic. (13) Signs shall not be permanently affixed to any 5: object, structure or the ground including utility poles, light poles, trees, or any merchandise or products displayed outside 2s permanent buildings. (14) The signs shall only be located in front of 1~ buildings to which they relate. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter !j 11.16 of the Municipal Code, I'AII frame signs may be located within the public right-of-way subject to the requirements of this (5 section. (c) The signs shall be prohibited on .public '7 and private property abutting prime arterial and major arterial streets and scenic corridors except in the redevelopment area. 13 (d) Other I1AI8 frame signs. ttAtf frame signs other than Directory IgA1I !3 frame signs shall be permitted subject to the following conditions: Subsections 21.41.077(a) (b) (c) and (e) shall be complied with: per business is permitted other than a ggDirectoryl@ A frame sign. "Directory A Frame" signs, shall be prohibited after January 1, 1:3 1995, and removed prior to that date. (e) A sign displayed in violation of this 3,4 section is declared to be a public nuisance and subject to abatement pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and-Chapter 10 (3 ) All @lA1m frame signs , other than 12 (2) A maximum of one 18Atg frame sign 1:1 (1) All the provisions of 15 18.20." I 15 EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective 117 1'9 thirty days after its adoption, and the city clerk shall certify 21 adoption. 2,3 least once in the Carlsbad Sun within fifteen days after its 1,3 to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at *'* 25 *** 24 thereafter 23 Carlsbad City Council on the day of , 1993, and 22 INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the 2'5 I! 27 II- 2,s ! 4 0 * PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the day of I 1993, by the following vote, to wit: :L 2 :3 4 i’, 6 ‘7 8 g RONALD R. BALL, City Attorney AYES : NOES : ABSENT : APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY LO 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2.3 24 2.5 2.6 2: 7 28 CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor ATTEST : ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk 5