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CITY OF-CARLSBAD -AGENDA BILL
AB# /6, 3lu TITLE:. FORMATION OF A CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE TO DEPT. HD.
STUDY THE PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE AND REPORT
MTG. ON ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS THERETO. 72544 CITY Al-l-Y.
DEPT. CA CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 2 08/-a?% forming a Citizen’s Committee to study the
City’s proposed sign ordinance; and (2) Adopt Resolution No. Job/-a37
authorizing the City Attorney’s office to retain the services of an attorney specializing in
the constitutionality of municipal sign regulations.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
At its meeting of July IO, 2001, the City Council gave careful consideration to the report
from the Planning Department outlining the history of the Planning Commission’s
Minute Motion of June 20, 2001, requesting that Council direct public workshops to be
conducted to study the proposed revisions to the City’s sign ordinance and receive
public input on those recommended revisions. The City Council, thereafter, directed
the City Attorney to return with documents implementing the Council’s decisions. At
that meeting the Council determined the following:
To appoint a 1%member Citizen’s Committee to review the proposed sign
ordinance and make recommendations for appropriate revisions.
The Mayor appoints a member at large and each Council member shall
recommend two members each from the various quadrants, who have no
financial interest in Carlsbad other than the ownership of their home.
To have the remaining six members of the appointed Committee to be two
members of the Chamber of Commerce, one member of the Village Business
Association, one representing Residential Realtors, one representing the Retail
Development Community and one representing the Industrial Development
Community, and the Planning Director or his designee to be an ex-officio
member of the committee.
That the meetings of the Citizen’s Committee be open and public and that the
community at large be invited to attend and participate.
To provide the Citizen’s Committee with whatever resources are necessary in
order to accomplish its task, including, outside counsel specializing in the
constitutionality of sign ordinance regulations, to advise staff and the committee
on any proposed revisions to the existing ordinance.
That the Committee shall prepare a report to the Planning Commission no later
than September 19,2001,
That the Planning Commission thereafter shall consider the report of the
Committee and the draft of the ordinance as then proposed by staff and act on
the matter with a recommendation to the City Council no later than October 23,
2001.
l That the City Council thereafter take action with regard to the proposed sign
regulations in a timely matter so that the newly adopted ordinance will be
effective no later than December 14, 2001, at which time the current urgency
ordinance will expire.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be expenditures of staff time and necessary supplies, equipment, materials,
and experts, in order that the Committee may complete its work expeditiously in a
matter which will depend on the frequency of their meetings. Outside special legal
counsel shall be billed at $160 per hour as explained in the attached proposal.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The formation of the Citizen’s Committee is intended to facilitate public understanding
and the collection of information regarding recommendations for revisions to the
proposed sign ordinance, and will not result in any adverse environmental impacts.
This action is, therefore, categorically exempt under CEQA pursuant to Guidelines
15262 and 15306.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No.
2. Resolution No.
3. Urgency Ordinance No. 526.
4. Urgency Ordinance No. 530.
5. Urgency Ordinance No. 569.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-236
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, FORMING A CITIZEN’S
COMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE
PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, several cities in California have or are currently litigating
the validity of their sign ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad was put on notice in 1998 by an
outdoor advertising company that its ordinance may be challenged as well; and
WHEREAS, the adjacent city of Oceanside was recently involved in
litigation concerning its sign ordinance which was held to be unconstitutional and
which resulted in the placement of a number of billboards in that city; and
WHEREAS, therefore, pursuant to Government Code section
65858(a) on December 14, 1999, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance NS-
526 prohibiting the issuance of sign permits for and/or the construction, erection,
placement or alteration of any freestanding sign with either (i) any dimension of
greater than eight feet (including any support structures and framing), or (ii) with a
sign face area of greater than thirty-five square feet (including any support
structures and framing), pending review and study and a report or recommendation
of the Planning Department and the Planning Commission for any zone code and
sign code amendments ; and
WHEREAS, on January 18,2000, the City Council extended said
interim ordinance (NS-530) for ten months and fifteen days as amended to allow
signs constructed and erected in accordance with a sign program approved prior to
December 14, 1999 and sign programs and/or sign permit applications deemed
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complete, but not yet acted upon prior to December 14, 1999, to be exempt from
the moratorium and the limitations; and
WHEREAS, in the process of reviewing and revising the ordinance
staff initially consulted with developers in the C-M, M and P-M zones in order to
receive their input and recommendations concerning signage in these zones; and
WHEREAS, on September 20,2000, recommendations for the C-M,
M and P-M zones were approved by the Planning Commission after opportunity for
public comment; and
WHEREAS, on November 21,2000, the City Council adopted NS-562
extending Urgency Ordinance NS-530 as amended for up to one year, expiring on
December 14, 2001, or until staff reports their completed recommendations to the
City Council and it acts upon them, whichever comes first; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2001 the City Council adopted Ordinance
No. NS-569 to approve Zone Code Amendment No. 99-09, amending the City’s
Sign Ordinance, (Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code), to incorporate
clear and comprehensive sign standards for the C-M, M and P-M zones; and
WHEREAS, staff proceeded t-0 review and revise the City’s sign
ordinance to recommend signage regulations with regard to signage on residential,
retail, office and industrial properties, to make the Code more easily
understandable, and to ensure that the Code conforms to the current state of
constitutional law; and
WHEREAS, on April 4, 2001, Planning staff made a presentation to ,
the Planning Commission at its regular meeting, briefing the Commission on an
overview of the law as it pertains to signage regulations, including concepts and
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1 principles which staff followed in preparing its recommendations for proposed
2 revisions to the Carlsbad signage ordinance; and
3 WHEREAS, thereafter, at the request of the Village Business
4 Association, the City Attorney and the Housing and Redevelopment Director made
a presentation at the Village Business Association meeting of May 8, 2001 to
explain the intended recommendations for new citywide signage regulations and
how they would affect the Village Master Plan sign; and
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9 WHEREAS, the comprehensive sign ordinance amendment was
10 noticed for the Planning Commission agenda of May 16, 2001, but was continued
11 on that date since there was inadequate time for consideration and public comment
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as regarding the proposed revisions; and
WHEREAS, on June 6,2001, the comprehensive sign ordinance
amendment was once again before the Planning Commission and public testimony
was taken concerning the proposed revisions including testimony by twenty-four
members of the public over three and one-half hours; and
18 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at the June 6,2001, regular
19 meeting determined that based on the volume of public comment there was a need
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for an additional Planning Commission workshop before deliberation on the
proposed ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a special workshop was held on June 13,200l at the
Carlsbad Senior Center, and several members of the public attended and five
members of the public testified before the Planning Commission on the proposed
sign ordinance revisions; and
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II WHEREAS, on June 20,200l the comprehensive sign ordinance
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several hours of public testimony from 16 members of the public was considered by
the Commission; and
WHEREAS, many of the members of the public testifying at the above
mentioned meetings requested additional time to review and comment on the City’s
proposed sign ordinance; and
WHEREAS, at the June 20,200l meeting the public also expressed
an interest in having the recommended sign ordinance revisions reviewed by an
independent attorney consultant who specializes in the constitutionality of sign
regulations; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the June 20,200l hearing on the
matter, the Planning Commission unanimously continued the matter to a date
uncertain, and approved a minute motion requesting that the City Council direct that
public workshops be conducted to provide public input on the proposed ordinance
and clarify the recommendations of staff; and
WHEREAS, the Village Business Association in its newsletter of July
2001 made a request that written information concerning the constitutionality of sign
regulation cases be provided to the public for review; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2001, the City Attorney’s office made such
resource materials, including articles and cases regarding sign regulations available
at the City Clerks office, Dove Library and Cole Library for review by any interested
member of the public; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of July 10, 2001, the City Council
discussed the Planning Commission’s minute motion and unanimously determined
that the general public should be provided additional opportunity to review and
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1 comment on the proposed ordinance at public hearings to be conducted by a
2 citizen’s committee; and
3 WHEREAS, the City’s urgency ordinance cannot be extended beyond
4 December 14,200l and the new ordinance must be in effect by December 14,
5 2001 requiring that it be introduced to the City Council no later than November 6,
6 2001.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the 8
9 City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
10 1. That the above recitals are true and correct.
11 2. There is hereby formed a citizen’s committee to study the
12 proposed revisions to the City’s sign ordinance as currently revised based on public
13 testimony to date (attached hereto as Exhibit A) consisting of fifteen members
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which shall carefully study and consider all appropriate and relevant information,
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16 including public input, and make its report and recommendations to the Planning
17 Commission no later than September 19, 2001 for Commission’s consideration
18 before staff finalizes the proposed comprehensive sign ordinance amendment. The
19 Citizen’s Committee report shall make recommendations with regard to areas of
20 specific concern to residents, business owners and developers.
21 3. The Mayor shall appoint one member from the community at large
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24 Citizen’s Committee from the various quadrants who have no financial interest in
25 Carlsbad other than the ownership of their home, and the additional six members
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27 a. Two to represent the Chamber of Commerce;
28 b. One to represent the Village Business Association;
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c. One to represent the Residential Realtors;
d. One to represent the Retail Development Community;
e. One to represent the Industrial Development Community;
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f. The Planning Director or his designee who shall be an ex-
officio member of the Committee.
4. The Committee shall be given all necessary support, supplies,
materials, assistance of experts, and other resources necessary for the expeditious
completion of its work.
5. The meetings of the citizen’s committee shall be open and public
and any person may attend. The Committee shall select a chair person from its
members and shall conduct its meetings in general conformance with the City
Council procedures.
6. The committee shall allow a reasonable comment period at each
of its meetings for public comment.
7. That once the Citizens Committee has prepared a report to the
City Council or by September 4, 2001, whichever occurs first, the Committee shall
be dissolved.
8. That the Planning Commission shall thereafter in consideration of
the report and the ordinance as then proposed, act on the matter with a
recommendation to the City Council no later than October 23, 2001, which shall
also be provided with the Committee’s report.
9. The initial members of the Committee shall be:
NAME: REPRESENTATION:
Bailey NobJe
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Rich Barnes Sotieast Quadrant
Joe Bear
Julie Spitzer Northeast Quadrant
Guy Roney III
Bill Lantz Northwest O-ant
Harry Prigg Northwest Quadrant
Leslea Rutledqe et
Joyce Kennedy Southwest Ouadrant
Bob Ladwig Chamber of Commerce
Diane Scheer CVBA
Kurt Burkhart Business Communitv At Targe
Bill Huss Business Cowty At Targe
Rick Blakemore Business Community At Large
Scott Brusseau Business Co-t-v At Large
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Carlsbad held on the 24th day of
July , 2001 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila
NOES: Council Member Ha
ABSENT: None.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-237
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF AN
ATTORNEY SPECIALIZING IN THE CONSTITUTIONALITY
OF SIGN ORDINANCE REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad is’currently in the process of revising
its Municipal Code provisions relating to sign regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed that a Citizen’s Committee
be formed to review and comment on the proposed ordinance at public hearings to
be conducted by a 15-member Citizen’s Committee ; and
WHEREAS, several members of the public have requested at
Planning Commission hearings held to date on the proposed ordinance that the
services of an attorney specializing in constitutional law with regard to signage
regulations be hired as a consultant to guide staff and the public in formulating the
ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That Council hereby authorizes the City Attorney’s office to retain
the services of an attorney specializing in the constitutionality of sign regulations to
guide staff in implementing staffs proposed revisions after considering the
recommendations of the Citizen’s Committee. This expert may be called upon,
when necessary, as a resource along with the City Attorney’s office, for advisement
on the constitutionality of any proposed revisions to the draft ordinance until such
time as the new ordinance is adopted by the City Council.
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Reso 2001-237 page 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Carlsbad held on the 24th day of .
July I 2001 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, and Nygaard.
11. NOES: Council Member Ha
ABSENT: None.
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Rqlf\JE M. WOOD, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-526
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, TO
.PROHlBlT THE ISSUANCE OF SIGN PERMITS FOR,
AND/OR THE PLACEMENT
FREESTANDING SIGNS WITHIN THE C,K
LARGE
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered the issues presented
in the attached agenda bill and the recommendations of its staff; and
WHEREAS, there are a number of freestanding signs
within the City as well as contemplated signs and pending sign permits which would be
subject to the sign standards in Chapters 21.41, 18.20 and the Carisbad Village
Redevelopment Master Plan referenced in Chapter 21.35; and
WHEREAS, the construction, placement, erection, or alteration of such
signs would change the character of the neighborhood and wuse needless expense and
inconvenience if that signage were later determined to be illegal or inappropriate; and
WHEREAS, the Cii Council has determined that staff should be directed to
study the City’s sign oode provisions and consider appropriate revisions; and
WHEREAS, staff has been directed to expeditiously -report on its
recommendations for any zone code and sign code amendments in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the status quo and preserve the health,.
safety, and general welfare pursuant to Government Code sections 65858 and 36937, it is
necessary for this ordinance to take effect immediately.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of ‘the City of Carlsbad, Catifomia, does ordain as
hollows: SECTION 1: That the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: Moratorium:
a) That pending review and study and a report or recommendation of the
Dlanning Department and the Planning Commission, no sign permit shall be issued for the
construction, placement, erection, or alteration of any freestanding sign with either (i) any
dimension of greater than eight feet (including any support structures. and framing), or (ii)
with a sign face area of greater than thirty-five square feet (including any support structures
and framing), nor shall any such structure be constructed, erected, placed, or altered,
except for a change of copy on existing signs, within the City of Carlsbad.
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b) All other signs shall be subject to the existing time, place, and manner restrictions of the Municipal Code.
c) Non-commercial speech on signs, defined as that which does not propose a commercial transaction as its prevailing thrust, shall be permitted in each
instance and under the same conditions in which the code permits any sign.
SECTION 3: Following the adoption of this ordinance, the City Council shall
hold a public hearing on January 18, 2000, to consider extending this ordinance for up to
10 (ten) months and 15 (fifteen) days pursuant to Government Code section 65858(a).
The City Clerk is directed to notice the hearings as required by Government Code section
65090.
SECTION 4: The City Council may amend this ordinance from time to time
if it finds there are changed circumstances in the facts that led to its adoption.
DECLARATION OF URGENCY: This ordinance is hereby declared to be an
emergdncy ordinance adopted as an urgency measure to protect the public health, safety
and welfare and shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. The facts constituting the
emergency are those set forth above and represent a current and immediate threat to the
public health, safety and general weifare of the citizens of Cartsbad.
EFFECTIVE: This urgency ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
passage and shall remain in force and effect until the City Council has received,
considered, and acted upon the Planning Commission recommendation for a zone code
amendment of Chapter 21.41 pertaining to signs, and any corresponding amendments to
Chapter 21.35 induding the referenced Carlsbad Village Redevelopment Master Plan, and ,
the Sign Code in Chapter 18.20.
SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
Bart of this urgency ordinance is for.any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the
inal decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining parts of this urgency ordinance. The City Council hereby dedares
that it would have adopted this urgency ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence,
clause, phrase or part thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or mqre of the sections,
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subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or parts are declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Furthermore, if the entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal of tha Carlsbad Municipal Code by this
Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such Carlsbad Municipal Code provision to
remain in full force and effect for all purposes.
INTRODUCED PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council on thelmday of DECEMBER , 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin
NOES: None
ATTEST:
AL#lA L.wEl@@INZ, Citv Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-530
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA EXTENDING
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NS-526 AS AMENDED
PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF SIGN PERMITS FOR,
AND/OR PLACEMENT OF LARGE FREESTANDING
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WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of December 14, 1999, the City Council
adopted Urgency Ordinance No. NS-526 prohibiting the issuance of sign permits for
and/or the construction, erection, placement or alteration of large freestanding signs
pending a report and recommendations of stat and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 65858 authorizes extension of
said emergency interim ordinance, after notice and hearing, by a four-fifths vote for up
to ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days; and a subsequent extension once for up to
one additional year; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted pursuant to Government Code
section 65858(a) allowing the extension of such urgency ordinance as amended by a
four-fifths vote of its legislative body for ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days or until
staff reports its recommendations to the City Council,
NOW, therefore, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad does ordain as
follows:
SECTION I: That the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: That Ordinance No. NS-526 as amended herein is
extended ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days to read as follows:
a) That pending review and study and a report or recommendation of the Planning Department
and the Planning Commission, no sign permit shall be issued for the construction, placement,
erection, or alteration of any freestanding sign with either (i) any dimension of greater than eight
feet (including any support structures and framing), or (ii) with a sign face area of greater than thirty-five square feet (including any support structures and framing), nor shall any such structure be constructed, erected, placed, or altered, except for a change of copy on existing
signs, within the City of Carlsbad.
b) That signs constructed and erected in accordance with a sign program
approved prior to the December 14, 1999 adoption of this ordinance shall be exempt from this
moratorium and the limitations in section a) above, and that sign program and/or sign permit
applications deemed complete prior to December 14, 1999, but not yet acted upon, shall be
exempt from this moratorium and the limitations in section a) above.
c) All other signs shall be subject to the existing time, place, and manner
restrictions of the Municipal Code.
dl Non-commercial speech on signs, defined as that which does not
propose a commercial transaction as its prevailing thrust, shall be permitted in each instance
and under the same conditions in which the code permits any sign.
DECLARATION OF URGENCY: This ordinance is hereby declared to
be an emergency ordinance adopted as an urgency measure to protect the public
health, safety and welfare and shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. The
facts constituting the emergency are those set forth in Agenda Bill 15,546 dated
12/14/99 on file with the City Clerk and made a part hereof and represent a current and
immediate threat to the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of
Carlsbad. r
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance as amended shall be effective
immediately upon passage and shall be of no further force and effect after ten months
and fifteen days of the date of its adoption unless extended by the City Council
according to law.
At least ten days prior to the expiration of this interim ordinance, the City
Council shall issue a written report describing the measures it has taken to alleviate the
conditions which lead to the adoption of this ordinance. The City Clerk of the City of
Carlsbad shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published
once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days
after its adoption.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
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phrase or part of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional
by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining parts of this chapter. The City Council hereby declares that
it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or part thereof irrespective of the fact that any or more sections, subsections,
clauses, phrases, or parts be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council on the 18th day of January , of 2000, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Hall, Finnil&, and Nygaard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Kulchin
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE
SIGN ORDINANCE, TITLE 21, CHAPTER 21.41, AND
THE SIGN CODE, TITLE 18, CHAPTER 18.20 OF THE
CXTY OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A
PURPOSE AND INTENT SECTION, ADD/REVISE
SIGN RELATED DEFINITIONS AND CREATE CLEAR
AND COMPREHENSIVE SIGN STANDARDS FOR
THE C-M, M AND P-M ZONES.
CASE NAME: SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CASE NO.: ZCA 99-09
9 The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California does ordain as follows:
10 SECTION 1: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
11 by the addition of Section 2 1.41.005 to read as follows:
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21.41.005 Pumose and Intent
The purpose and intent of the Sign Ordinance Amendment is to:
A. Implement the City’s community design and safety standards as set forth in the
General Plan; and
B. Maintain and enhance the City’s appearance by regulating the design, character, location, number, type, quality of materials, size, color, illumination and maintenance of signs;
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C. Protect and improve pedestrian and vehicular t&Kc safety by balancing the need for
signs which facilitate the safe and smooth flow of traffic without an excess of signage which may
distract motorists, overload their capacity to quickly receive information, visually obstruct traffic
signs or otherwise create congestion and safety hazards; and
D. Equitably distribute the privilege to communicate information for commercial and
non-commercial purposes without regulating the content of the message conveyed; and
E. Limit commercial signage to on-site locations in order to protect the aesthetic
environment from the visual clutter associated with the unrestricted proliferation of such signs, while providing channels of communication to the public; and
F. Minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property;
and
G. Enable the fair, consistent, and efficient enforcement of these sign regulations.
Non-commercial signage is permitted wherever other signage is permitted within Chapter 21.41
and is subject to the same standards and total maximum allowances for a site of each sign type
specified in this Chapter.
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SECTION 2: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Subsection 21.41.010(c) to read as follows:
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21.41.010(c). No person shall display, construct, erect, alter or relocate any sign without first
obtaining a sign permit pursuant to this Chapter and Chapter 18.20 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code.
SECTION 3: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Subsection 21.41.030(5) to read as follows:
2 1.4 1.030(5) ‘Average Grade” - means the average level of the finished surface of the ground
beneatha monument sign.
SECTION 4: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Subsection 2 1.41.030(8) to read as follows:
2 1.41.030(8) “Commercial Signage” - means any sign with wording, logo, or other
representation that, directly or indirectly names, advertises or calls attention to a business,
product, service, or other commercial activity.
SECTION 5: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Subsection 2 1.41.030(g) to read as follows:
21.41.030(g) “Directional Sign” - means a sign which contains words such as “entrance,” “enter,” “exit,” “in, ” “out,” or other direction commands without business identification, or a
sign containing arrows or characters indicating traffic directions and used either in conjunction with such words or separately. Directional signs shall not contain advertising.
SECTION 6: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Subsection 2 1.4 1.030( 11) to read as follows:
21.41.030(11) “Fascia Sign” - means a sign fastened to or engraved in the band or board at the
edge of a roof overhang.
SECTION 7: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Subsection 2 1.41.030( 16) to read as follows:
21.41.030(16) ‘Monument Sign” - means a freestanding sign, which is supported by a base
which rests upon the ground and is an integral part of the design.
SECTION 8: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Subsection 2 1.41.030( 17) to read as follows:
2 1.4 1.030( 17) ‘Non-Commercial Signage” - means any sign which is intended to convey a non-
commercial message of social, political, educational, religious or charitable commentary.
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SECTION 9: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Subsection 21,41.030(20) to read as follows:
2 1.41.030(20) ‘Pole Sign” - means a freestanding sign supported by one or more metal or wood
posts, pipes or other vertical supports.
SECTION 10: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the amendment and renumbering of Subsection 2 1.4 1.030( 18) to read as follows:
21.41.030(23) “Sign Area” - is computed as follows:
A. Wall, Fascia, Awning and Window Signs - Sign area shall be computed by measuring
the smallest square, rectangle, triangle, circle or combination thereof, that will encompass the
extreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem or other display, together with any material
or color forming an integral part of the background of the message or display or otherwise used
to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed but not
including any supporting framework or bracing.
B. Monument, and Suspended Signs - Sign area shall be computed by measuring the
entire area contained within the fiame, cabinet, monument, monument base or fixture, including
all ornamentation or decoration used to attract attention.
C. Pole Signs - Sign area shall be computed as the area of the surface(s) upon which the
sign message is placed provided tbat the supporting column is not decorated or displayed with
advertising.
D. Multifaced Signs - The sign area for a two sided or multifaced sign shall be computed
by adding together the area of all sign faces, as described above.
SECTION 11: That Title 2 1, Chapter 2 1.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the amendment and renumbering of Subsection 21.41.030(11) to read as follows:
2 1.4 1.030(24) “Sign Height” means the following:
A. Wall, Fascia, Awning, Suspended, Monument, Pole and Window Signs - is specified
as the greatest vertical measurement from the top of the sign cabinet, including all
ornamentation and supports, to the average grade beneath the sign.
SECTION 12: That Title 21, Chapter 2 1.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Subsection 21.41.030(26) to read as follows:
2 1.41.030(26) “Suspended Sign” means a sign hung from the underside of marquees, pedestrian
arcades or covered walkways at 90 degrees to the building wall or storefront. A sign suspended
under a pedestrian walkway or fascia which is parallel to the building wall shall be considered as
a wall or fascia sign.
SECTION 13: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the addition of Section 2 1.41.065 to read as follow:
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The following sign standards shall apply to all signage within the City.
A. Sign Area
1. Wall. Fascia. Awninn: and Window Signs - Sign area shall be computed
by measuring the, smallest square, rectangle, triangle, circle or combination thereof, that will
encompass the atreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem or other display, together
with any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the message or display
or otherwise used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is
placed but not including any supporting framework or bracing.
.2. Monument, and Susnended Signs - Sign area shall be computed by
measuring the entire area contained within the frame, cabinet, monument, monument base or
fixture, including all ornamentation or decoration used to attract attention.
3. Pole Signs - Sign area shall be computed as the area of the surface(s) upon
which the sign message is placed provided that the supporting column is not decorated or
displayed with advertising.
4. Multi-faced Signs - The sign area for a two sided or multi-faced sign shall
be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces, as described above.
B. Sign Height
1. Wall, Fascia. Awnina, Suspended, Monument, Pole and Window Signs -
The height of wall, fascia, awning, suspended, monument, pole and window signs is specified
as the greatest vertical measurement from the top of the sign cabinet, including all
ornamentation and supports, to the average grade beneath the sign.
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shall not be placed or overhang on public property nor within the public right-of-way unless
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or building of each sign type specified in this Chapter.
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21.41.070(2). Except for signs at freeway service facilities and real estate signs, the total area of
all signs on any one lot or building shall not exceed the following:
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SECTION 15: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
by the amendment of Subsection 21:41.070(4)(C) to read as follows:
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C. Except for signs advertising new subdivisions, as mentioned in subparagraph (D) of
this subsection, tbe total area of any real estate sign on a lot shall not exceed the areas mentioned
in Table 3 below:
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A. The sign standards codified in this Subsection supersede the following:
1. The sign and graphic requirements of all Specific Plans within the C-M
and P-M zones;
2. Sign programs approved pursuant to the sign and graphic requirements of
all Specific Plans within the C-M and P-M zones; and
3. The sign provisions for the C-M, M and P-M zoned properties that are
located within Area 4 of the El Camino Corridor Development Standards.
B. Freestanding Monument Signs
1. Other Standards:
a. Freestanding Monument Signs shall be located near primary project
entrances or at other strategic locations and shall include applicable
building address (number and street) which are plainly visible from
the street that the building or sign fronts on.
b. Freestanding Monument Signs may be single or double-faced.
c. *No monument sign shall be located within 100 feet of another
monument sign for the same project. However, if more than one
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a. Building elevations which f&it along or are within 500 feet of the
right-of-way and visible from Interstate 5, Palomar Airport Road, or El
Camino Real shall not have more than one (1) wall sign along those
elevations.
b. A building elevation must have a minimum of 150 l&al feet in order to have more than one (1) wall sign along that elevation.
c. The minimum spacing between wall signs along an elevation shall not
be less than 75 feet.
d. The cumulative length of all wall sign(s) along any building elevation
shall not exceed one-third (l/3) of the length of that same elevation.
(i) Other Standards (a) Wall signs shall be designed to be compatible with other
project signage through the use of similar materials, colors and
typestyles.
(b) Wall signs shall be compatible with the visual elements of
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elevations which face and are within 500 feet of any property line
which adjoins residentially zoned property.
(d) No wall signage shall be allowed on any architectural
projection, parapet or equipment enclosure and no wall siguage
shall be allowed above the permitted building height for usable . floor area on-any building.
(D) Minor Identification Signs
1. In addition to building wall sign(s) permitted pursuant to Section
21.41.070(13)(C), each industrial/office business that has a separate building
entrance within an industrial/office building may be permitted a minor
identification wall sign as follows: ’
Minor Identification Wall Signs - Industrial/Office Businesses
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Area Per Sign 5 square feet
Maximum Letter
Height 6 inches
Permitted Sign Directly above the
Location business entrance.
2. In addition to building wall sign(s) permitted pursuant to Section
21.41.070(13)(C), each retail business that has a separate building entrance within
a commercial building may be permitted minor identification signs as follows:
Minor Identification Wall or Fascia Signs - Retail Businesses
Maximum Number of Wall or Fascia
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floor retail businesses.
4. Other Standards
(a) Minor Identification Wall/Fascia/Suspended signs shall be compatible with
the visual elements of the building, including but not limited to construction
materials, color, scale, or other design features.
(b) Minor Identification Wall/Fascia/Suspended signs shall not be illuminated.
E. Directional Signs - The City has an interest in ensuring tra& safety. To directly
advance that interest, the following directional sign standards shall apply.
of Directional Signs
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(a) Directional signs shall be allowed as required for the facilitation of traffic
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3 SECTION 17: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended
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5 21.41.070( 1 l)(F) Notwithstanding the above, industrial, office and commercial uses
6 located in tbe C-M, M and P-M Zones are subject to the sign provisions of Subsection
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18.20.025(4) “Sign Area” - is computed as follows:
A. Wall, Fascia, Awning and Window Signs - Sign area shall be computed by measuring
the smallest square, rectangle, triangle, circle.or combination thereof, that will encompass the
extreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem or other display, together with any materid
or color forming an integral part of the background of the message or display or otherwise used
to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed but not
including any supporting framework or bracing. B. Monument, and Suspended Signs - Sign area shall be computed by measuring the
entire area contained within the fiame, cabinet, monument, monument base or fixture, including
all ornamentation or decoration used to attract attention.
C. Pole Signs - Sign area shall be computed as the area of the surface(s) upon which the
sign message is placed provided that the supporting column is not decorated or displayed with
advertising. D. Multifaced Signs - The sign area for a two sided or multifaced sign shall be computed
by adding together the area of all sign faces, as described above.
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1 g-20.025(5) “Sign Height” means the following:
B. Wall, Fascia, Awning, Suspended, Monument, Pole and Window Signs - is specified
as the greatest vertical measurement fkom the top of the sign cabinet, including all
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least once in a publication of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days afier
its adoption, except in the Coastal Zone where it becomes effective upon certification by tl
California Coastal Commission.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad Ci
Council held on the 13th &yof February ,2001, and thereafter
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on tl
6th hyof March ,2001, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and
Hall.
None.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST:
ORRNNE M. W&D, City Clerk
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RANDAL R. MORRISON
July 12,2001 ATTORNEY & LEGAL CONSULTANT - SIGN REGULATION
Ron Ball, City Attorney
Jane Mobaldi, Assistant City Attorney
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad CA 92008
Carlsbad ‘s new sign ordinance
Dear Mr. Ball and Ms. Mobaldi:
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I am encouraged to learn that Carlsbad is proceeding cautiously on its sign ordinance
project. The involvement of citizens representing the various interest groups speaks well of
the Council’s goal of reaching an appropriate balance on important policy issues.
Sign regulation has been a special focus of my practice for about four years. That
interest grew out of my 12 years of public sector work in land use, planning and zoning, and
environmental law, plus an abiding interest in First Amendment principles, which traces to
my first career as a broadcaster. My website, www.sipnlaw.com, is the premier information
source on current and new developments in sign regulation. I wrote a monograph on
Municipal Regulation of Political Signs, which has been distributed to city attorneys in
virtually every state. The American Planning Association, the nation’s largest group of
professional planners, invited me to write their “friend of the court” brief in the U.S. Supreme
Court’s recent sign case, Lorillard Tobacco v. Reilly. Although the high court’s June 28,200l
decision went against the government on tobacco signs, it was a victory for the government
on the point of primary concern to planners, namely reaffirmation of the “Central Hudson”
test for constitutionality of restrictions on commercial speech (advertising). The American
Bar Association invited me to write the sign regulation chapter of their upcoming volume on
land use regulation and free speech, which is scheduled for publication this fall.
I was a consultant to the City of Lemon Grove on their sign ordinance revision
project. My current litigation work includes three billboard cases for Riverside County. I
wrote all the briefs for Carlsbad and the other dissenting cities in the solid waste dispute a few
years ago.
On sign regulation matters, my professional fee is $160/ hour, with travel time at half
rate. I would be happy to assist the Carlsbad City Council, Planning Commission, legal staff,
and your citizens commission, as requested, complete the sign ordinance revision project.
RRM:ms
Mail: PO Box 421318, San Diego CA 92142-1318 . Phone: 877.744.6002 l website: www.signlaw.com 9 email: rm@signlaw.com Fax: 877.744.6004
RANDAL R. MORRISON
ATTORNEYANDLEGALCONSULTANT-SIGNREGULATION
Experience
Court Admissions
Renorted Cases
Publications
Leeal Education
Pre-Law Education
References
1986-2001 Civil Litigation and Municipal Law
Land use regulation, First Amendment, business litigation, law of
local government. Since 1997: focus on sign regulation,
including constitutional review, drafting and revising of sign
ordinances, and litigation of sign-related disputes
State Bar of California (1986); U.S. District Court (1986); Bar of the
Supreme Court of the United States (2001)
Lorillard Tobacco v. Reilly, 2001 U.S. Lexis 4911 (U.S. Supreme Court,
June 282001) ( amicus brief for American Planning Association); City of
Santee v. Superior Court @MR), 228 CalApp3d 713 (1991), In Re Richard
White, 186 BR 700 (1995) (gth C’ u-c. BAP); Cities of Carlsbad etc. v. San
Diego Solid Waste Authority, 1996 US Dist Lexis 21232 (USDC SDCA).
Sign Regulation chapter of “Free Speech and Land Use Regulation”
(Professor Daniel Mandelker, editor; American Bar Association,
Chicago; set for publication fall 2001)
Sign Regulation Bulletin (newsletter)
Municipal Regulation of Political Signs (monograph)
Signlaw.com (internet website)
JD with distinction, 1986
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento CA
Order of the Coif
Traynor Honor Society
Top Oralist, National Moot Court Competition
BS Business Administration (self-designed emphasis: mass media
management) 1982
Utah State University, Logan UT
Gloria S. McLean, City Attorney, Lemon Grove CA
619.697.3242
Glenn Sabine, City Attorney, La Mesa and Encinitas CA
619.421.2559
Joe S. Rank, Assistant County Counsel, Riverside County CA
909.955.6300
Mail: PO Box 421318, San Diego CA 92142-1318 l Phone: 877.744.6002 l Fax: 877.744.6004
website: www.signlaw.com l email: rm@signlaw.com
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING
THE SIGN ORDINANCE, TITLE 2 1, CHAPTER 21.41 OF THE
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH
CURRENT CONSTITUTIONAL CASE LAW AND TO
CLARIFY THE ORDINANCE.
CASE NAME: COMPREHENSIVE SIGN ORDINANCE
CASE NO.: ZCA OO-04/LCPA 00-07
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows:
SECTION I: That title 2 1, Chapter 21.41 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is repealed and
reenacted to read as follows:
21.41.005 Purpose
21.41.010 Applicability
21.41.020 Definitions
21.41.030 Prohibited Signs
21.41.040 Signs Not Requiring A Sign Permit
21.41.050 Application and Permit Procedures
21.41.060 Sign Programs
21.41.070 General Sign Standards
21,41.080 Sign Design Standards
21.41.090 Coastal Zone Sign Standards
21.41.095 Permitted Permanent Signs
21.41.100 Permitted Temporary Signs
21.41.110 Construction and Maintenance
21.41.120 Removal of Signs
21.41.125 Appeal of Denial or Revocation
21.41.130 Non-Conforming Signs
21.41.140 Remedies and Penalties
21.41.150 Violations
21.41.160 Severability
“CHAPTER 2 1.4 1”
SIGN ORDINANCE
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The purpose of this Sign Ordinance is to:
A. Implement the City’s community design and safety standards as set forth in the
General Plan; and
B. Maintain and enhance the City’s appearance by regulating the design, character,
location, number, type, quality of materials, size, color, illumination and maintenance of signs;
and
C. Protect and improve pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety by balancing the need for
signs which facilitate the safe and smooth flow of traffic (i.e.; traffic directional signs) without
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an excess of signage which may distract motorists, overload their capacity to quickly receive
information, visually obstruct traffic signs or otherwise create congestion and safety hazards; and
D. Eliminate the traffic safety hazards to pedestrians and motorists posed by billboards.
E. Limit commercial signage to on-site locations in order to protect the aesthetic
environment from the visual clutter associated with the unrestricted proliferation of signs, while
providing channels of communication to the public; and
F. Allow the communication of information for commercial and non-commercial
purposes without regulating the content of the message conveyed; and
G. Recognize the need for additional avenues for political expression immediately prior
to national, state and local governmental elections; and
H. Minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property.
21.41.010 Annlicabilitv
The provisions of this chapter shall apply generally to all zones established by this Title, and to
properties and uses in the Village Redevelopment (VR) Zone unless otherwise regulated by the
sign standards of the Carlsbad Village Redevelopment Master Plan and Design Manual.
In those areas of the City where there are Specific Plan sign standards or sign programs adopted
by ordinance as special zoning regulations, those sign standards or sign programs shall apply.
All other sign programs (not adopted by ordinance) that were approved prior to the effective date
of this amended ordinance are not subject to the provisions of this ordinance, except that if any
such sign program is proposed for amendment to increase overall signage allowed, then the sign
program must be amended to conform with all development and design standards of this
Chapter.
Except as noted in the preceding paragraph, a sign may be erected, placed, established, created or
maintained in Carlsbad only in conformance with the standards, procedures and other
requirements of this Ordinance. The number and size of signs regulated in this Ordinance are
maximum standards unless otherwise stated.
21.41.020 Definitions
(1) Abandoned Sign - means any sign located on property that (a) becomes vacant or
unoccupied, or (b) which pertains to any occupant or business unrelated to the premises’ present
occupant or business, or (c) which pertains to a time, event or purpose which no longer applies.
(2) Abate - means to put an end to and physically remove. Discontinuance of sign
without removal shall not constitute abatement.
(3) Address Sign - means the identification of the location of a building or use on a
street by a number(s). (4) A-Frame Sign - means a freestanding sign usually hinged at the top, or attached in a
similar manner, and widening at the bottom to form a shape similar to the letter “A”. Such signs
are designed to be portable and are not affixed to any object, structure or the ground.
(5) Animated Sign - means any sign with action or motion or color changes whether or
not requiring electrical energy or set in motion by wind. This definition excludes flags. (6) Attraction Board - means a sign capable of supporting copy which is readily
changeable without the use of tools, such as theater marquee, and which refers to products,
services or coming events on the premises.
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(7) Average Grade - means the average level of the finished surface of the ground
directly beneath a monument or pole sign.
(8) Awning Sign - means a sign that is a part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or
other fabric, metal, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window,
architectural feature or outdoors service area. A marquee is not an awning or canopy.
(9) Balloon, Inflatable Signs, or Inflatable Attention-Getting Devices - means any air
or gas tilled device located, attached or tethered to the ground, site, merchandise, building, or
roof and used for the purposes of signage, advertising or attention getting.
(10) Banner - means any sign made of cloth, lightweight fabric, bunting, plastic, vinyl,
paper or similar material that is permanently or temporarily placed on, or affixed to, real property
in a location where it is visible to the public from outside of the building or structure. A flag, as
defined, shall not be considered a banner. (11) Beacon - means a stationary or revolving light (including laser lights) with one or
more beams projected into the atmosphere or directed at one or more points away from the light
source.
(12) Bench Sign - means a sign painted on or affixed to any portion of a bench or seating
area at bus stops or other such pedestrian areas.
(13) Billboard - means an off-site sign placed for the purpose of advertising products,
accommodations, services or activities that are not provided on the premises on which the sign is
located.
(14) Building Frontage -means the total width of the elevation of a building which fronts
on a public or private street m the building elevation along which the main entrance exists. For
the purposes of calculating permitted sign area, every building has only one building frontage. If
more than one business is located in a single building, then such area shall be limited to that
portion which is occupied by each individual business.
(15) Building Marker - means a sign cut into a masonry surface or made of bronze or
similar material permanently affixed to a public building or building of designated historic
significance.
(16) Canopy Sign - See definition of “Awning Sign.”
(17) Changeable Copy Sign - means a sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or
illustrations that can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign.
(18) Channel Lettered Signs - signs with individually cut, three-dimensional letters or
figures affixed to a building or sign structure.
(19) Commercial Center - means a commercial development that includes predominantly
retail businesses with access driveways or parking spaces shared by one or more of the
businesses.
(20) Commercial Signage - means any sign with wording, logo, or other representation
that, directly or indirectly names, advertises or calls attention to a business, product, service, or
other commercial activity.
(21) Construction Sign - means a temporary sign on real property on which construction
of new improvements is occurring. (22) Directional Sign - means an on-site sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or
vehicular traffic to uses on the same site. (23) Directory Sign - means a sign listing the persons, activities or tenants located on-
site. (24) Eave line - means the bottom of the roof eave or parapet.
(25) Electronic Message Board Sign - means a sign with a fixed or changing display
composed of a series of lights light emitting diode (LED), or liquid crystal display (LCD).
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(26) Externally Illuminated - means illuminated by a light source that is located
externally to the sign surface. This method of lighting may include, but is not limited to,
spotlighting or backlighting.
(27) Fascia Sign - means a sign fastened to or engraved in the band or board at the edge
of a roof overhang. (28) Flag - a device, generally made of flexible materials such as cloth, paper or plastic,
and usually used as a symbol of a government, political subdivision public agency or
corporation.
(29) Freestanding Commercial Building - means a building occupied by a single user
retail business that has direct vehicular access to an adjacent street.
(30) Freestanding Sign - means a sign supported upon the ground and not attached to
any building. This definition includes monument signs and pole signs.
(3 1) Freeway Service Station - means a gas/service station located on a property that is
contiguous to a freeway interchange.
(32) Internally Illuminated - means the illumination of the sign face from behind so that
the light shines through translucent sign copy or lighting via neon or other gasses within
translucent tubing incorporated onto or into the sign face.
(33) Logo - means a trademark or symbol of an organization.
(34) Marquee - means a permanent roof-like structure attached to and supported by a
building and projecting over private sidewalks or right-of-way.
(35) Master Plan - means a plan prepared and adopted pursuant to Chapter 21.38 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code. (36) Monument Sign - means a freestanding sign, which is supported by a base that rests
upon the ground and is an integral part of the design.
(37) Multi-Face Sign - means a sign displaying information on at least two surfaces,
each having a different orientation. (38) Multi-Tenant Building - means a building in which there exists two or more
separate tenants or businesses.
(39) Neon Sign - means a sign that utilizes neon or other gases within translucent tubing
in or on any part of the sign structure. (40) Non-Commercial Signage - means any sign which is intended to convey a non-
commercial message including social, political, educational, religious or charitable
commentary,
(41) Nonconforming Sign - means any permanent or temporary sign which was legally established in conformance with all applicable laws in effect at the time of original
installation but which does not conform to the existing requirements of this chapter.
(42) Off-Site Sign - means any sign that gives directions to or identifies a use, product or
activity not located or available on the same premises as the sign. (43) Pennant - means a lightweight plastic, fabric or other material, whether or not
containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire or string, usually in
series, designed to move in the wind.
(44) Permanent Sign - means any sign which is intended to be and is so constructed as to
be of lasting and enduring condition, remaining unchanged in character, condition (beyond
normal wear) and position and in a permanent manner affixed to the ground, wall or building.
(45) Pole Sign - means a freestanding sign supported by one or more vertical supports.
(46) Portable Sign - means a sign made of any material, which, by its design, is readily
movable, including, but not limited to, signs on wheels, casters and rollers, “A-Frame” signs and
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signs attached to vehicles or trailers, except as allowed in Section 21.41.040 and 21.41 .lOO of
this chapter. (47) Prohibited Sign - means any sign that is specifically not permitted by this chapter or
was erected without complying with the regulations of this chapter in effect at the time of its
construction, execution or use.
(48) Regional Commercial Center - means a commercial development located upon a
property with a Regional Commercial general plan designation and having the following
characteristics: project site area between 30 and 100 acres, gross lease area between 300,000 and
1,500,OOO square feet, major tenants may include full-line department stores (2 or more), factory
outlet center, power center of several high volume specialty stores, warehouse club stores or
automobile dealerships, secondary tenants may include a full range of specialty retail, restaurants
and entertainment.
(49) Right-of-Way - means an area or strip of land, either public or private, on which an
irrevocable right-of-passage has been recorded for the use of vehicles or pedestrians or both.
(50) Roof Sign - a sign erected and constructed wholly or in part upon, against or above
the roof of a building. For purposes of this ordinance, any portion of a building above or behind
the fascia or parapet of a building shall be considered part of the roof.
(51) Sign - any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic,
illumination, symbol or writing to advertise, announce the purpose of, identify a person, product,
service or entity or to communicate information of any kind to the public, with the exception of
the following:
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Any public or legal notice required by a court or public agency.
Decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks
or moving parts.
C. Holiday decorations and lights, clearly incidental to and customarily
associated with holidays.
(52) Sign Area - is computed as follows: a. Wall, Retaining Wall, Fascia, Awning, Window and Landscape/Hardscape
Feature Signs - sign area shall be computed by measuring the smallest square, rectangle, triangle,
circle or combination thereof, that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing,
representation, emblem or other display, together with any material or color forming an integral
part of the background of the message or display or otherwise used to differentiate the sign from
the backdrop or structure against which it is placed, but not including any supporting framework
or bracing.
b. Monument, and Suspended Signs - sign area shall be computed by
measuring the entire area contained within the frame, cabinet, monument, monument base or
fixture.
C. Pole Signs - sign area shall be computed as the area of the surface(s) upon
which the sign message is placed including the supporting column(s) if decorated or displayed
with advertising.
d. Multi-faced Signs - the sign area for a two sided or multi-faced sign shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces, as described above, visible from any one
point. When two sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces cannot be viewed from
any one point at the same time, and when such sign faces are part of the same structure, the sign
area shall be computed by the measurement of one of the faces. In the case of a sign of spherical
or cylindrical shape, the area of the sign shall be one-half (l/2) of the surface area.
(53) Sign Height - means the following:
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a. Wall, Retaining Wall, Fascia, Awning, Suspended, Monument, Pole and
Window Signs - is specified as the greatest vertical measurement from the top of the sign
cabinet, including all ornamentation and supports, to the average grade beneath the sign.
(54) Sign Permit - means an entitlement from the City to place or erect a sign.
(55) Sign Program - a plan that integrates signs for a project with buildings, circulation
and landscaping to form a coordinated architectural statement.
(56) Site Development Plan - means a plan required pursuant to Chapter 21.06 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code. This plan should be prepared to scale, showing accurately and with
complete dimensioning, the boundaries of a site and the location of all buildings, structures, uses
and principal site development features (i.e., vehicular and pedestrian access, parking and
improvements).
(57) Specific Plan - means a plan prepared and adopted pursuant to Section 65451 of the
California Government Code.
(58) Street Frontage - means the distance along which a lot line adjoins a public street,
from one lot line intersecting said street to the furthest distant lot line intersecting the same
street. A development project containing more than one lot along a street shall be considered to
have only one street frontage on that street. Comer lots have at least two street fronts.
(59) Suspended Sign - means a sign hung from the underside of marquees, pedestrian
arcades or covered walkways usually at 90 degrees to the building wall or storefront. A sign
suspended under a pedestrian walkway or fascia, which is parallel to the building wall, shall be
considered as a wall or fascia sign.
(60) Temporary Seasonal Sales Permit - means a permit to allow out-door seasonal and
holiday sales, including but not limited to, Christmas trees, pumpkins and flowers on private
property.
(61) Temporary Sign - means a sign, including paper, cardboard and fabric sign, which
is used for a limited period of time and is not permanently mounted.
(62) Unsafe Sign - means a sign posing an immediate peril or reasonably foreseeable
threat of injury or damage to persons or property.
(63) Wall Sign - means a sign attached to a wall surface that does not project more than
ten (10) inches from the wall, which is confined within the limits of an outside wall and which
displays only one sign surface.
(64) Window Sign - any sign painted or affixed to the inside or outside of a window
surface, or otherwise so located within a building so as to be visible from the exterior of the
building.
21.41.030 Prohibited Signs
The following signs, as defined in this chapter, are prohibited in all zones of the City:
(1) Abandoned signs, including their structures and supports;
(2) A-frame signs; (3) Animated signs, including but not limited to signs that move, blink, flash, change
color, reflect, revolve, or make noise;
(4) Balloons or other inflatable signs or devices;
(5) Beacons, excluding searchlights associated with search and rescue;
(6) Billboards, off-site commercial signs, and other signs that give directions to or identify a use or product not sold or located on the same premises as the sign;
(7) Bus stop bench/shelter signs;
(8) Chalkboards, blackboards;
(9) Electronic message board signs;
(10) Exposed neon lighted signs;
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(11) Hand held or sandwich board signs carried by a person on public property or in the
public right-of-way and used exclusively for advertising or directing one to a commercial
business.
(12) Pole signs over eight (8) feet in height; except as indicated in Section 21.41.095 for
Regional Commercial Centers, Theatres and Cinemas and Freeway Service Stations;
(13) Portable signs; except for temporary signs as indicated in Sections 21.41.040 and
21.41.100.
(14) Roof signs;
(15) Signs attached to trees, plants, rocks, fences, utility poles/cabinets, or other objects, the primary function of which is not to support a sign;
(16) Signs blocking doors or fire escapes;
(17) Signs erected on or over public property including public easements and public
rights-of-way, except those needed for traffic and public safety regulation as indicated in Section
21.41.070 C;
(18) Signs installed without property owner permission;
(19) Signs simulating in color or design a traffic sign or signal, or using words, symbols
or characters in such a manner as to be reasonably likely to interfere with, mislead, or
confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
(20) Signs that don’t conform with Uniform Building Code and National Electric Code
regulations;
(21) Temporary signs, including but not limited to banners and pennants, except as
provided for in Sections 21.41.040 and 2 1.41.100;
21.41.040 Signs Not Requiring A Sign Permit
The signs listed in Table A do not require a sign permit, nor shall their area and number be included in the permitted sign area or number of signs permitted per type of development.
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TYPE OF SIGN
TrafIic control, directional or warning
signs erected or required
by government agencies.
Address Sign Wall 1 per building
Building Markers Freestanding/Wall
Signs located in the interior of any building
which are located to be viewed exclusively from
within such building.
Signs on Residential Property.
Window Signs located in
Commercial Centers and Freestanding
Commercial Buildings.
Single Dwelling Unit or
Condominium - Unit - Property which is For
Rent, Sale or Lease
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OF SIGNS
Freestandingl . Wall/Eknner
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displayed on the owner’s real property or real property owned by others with their consent (Pursuant to
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SIGN AREA PER SIGN
6 SF
3 SF
Total copy area shall not exceed
25% of the window area.
4 SF
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MAXIMUM
SIGN/LETTER
HEIGHT
The minimum number height shall
be: Residential - 4” and Nonresidential - 6”
5 feet above average
grade
7 feet above average grade / 6 inches
5 feet above average
grade.
REMARKS
l.Maynotbe illuminated. 2. Must be
located on the residential property.
I. Fluorescent, neon or “day-
glow” colors are prohibited.
Shall be removed
from the building
or property within fifteen
(15) days after the sale, rental or
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TYPE OF SIGN PLACEMENT
Non-Commercial Signs
During Campaign Periods
Flags Pole
Temporary signs
attached to parked or
stationary vehicles
visible from the public
right-of-way
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changeable copy, used in
the day-to-day operations
of a business.
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[nside windows
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NUMBER OF SIGNS
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Occupied Dwelling Unit,
2 per vehicle
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SIGN AREA PER SIGN
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residential lot
I6 SF per non- residential lot
Maximum Flag Dimension - 8 feet
10-X 12”
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5 feet above average
grade or 3.5 feet above average grade if in the front yard.
35 feet or the height of the tallest legally permitted structure
existing on the premises.
REMARKS
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located on any private property, provided that the owner, lessee or other person exercising
control of such
Property has given prior consent.
2. May not be erected, or
placed, by any person prior to 45 days preceding any
federal, state or local election and shall be removed, by the person placing or erecting such
sign within ten (10) days following such election.
No limitation if sign not visible from public right-of-way
21.41.050 Application and Permit Procedures
A. Sinn Permit Required. It shall be unlawtil for any natural person, firm, limited liability
company, corporation or other legal entity to place, erect, suspend, attach, construct,
modify, alter, change sign copy or sign face, or move, any temporary or permanent sign
within the City (excluding signs listed in Section 21.41.040) without first obtaining a sign
permit in accordance with the provisions of this section.
1. A sign permit shall not be required for cleaning, or other normal maintenance of
an existing sign, unless a structural or electrical change is made.
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B. Application for Permit. The application for a sign permit shall be made in writing on the
form provided by the Planning Department and shall be accompanied by the required fee.
Such application shall set forth and contain the following information:
1. A drawing to scale showing the design of the sign, including dimensions, sign
size, colors, materials, method of attachment, source of illumination and showing
the relationship to any building or structure to which it is proposed to be installed or affixed, or to which it relates.
2. A site plan, including all dimensions, drawn to scale indicating the location of the
sign relative to the property line, rights-of-way, streets, sidewalks, vehicular
access points, and existing buildings or structures and off-street parking areas
located on the premises.
3. The number, size, type and location of all existing signs on the same building, lot
or premises.
4. Any structural information and plans necessary to ensure compliance with the
latest adopted Building Code.
C. Fees. All signs require a sign permit fee and plan checking fee (if applicable) that shall
be paid in accordance with the schedule established by Resolution of the City Council.
D. Method of Review. The purpose of a sign permit is to ensure compliance with the
provisions of this chapter and the relevant building codes. After receipt of a complete
sign application, the Community Development Director or his designee shall render a decision to approve, approve with modifications or deny such sign application within 15
days. No sign application shall be approved unless and until the findings in Subsection
21.41.050 (E) are made.
E. Findings.
1. The proposed sign conforms to all size, height and other standards for permitted
signs as set forth within Carlsbad Municipal Code Sections 21.41.070, 21.41.080,
21.41.090,21.41.095 and 21.41.100.
2. The proposed sign is consistent with any applicable sign program.
3. That the sign conforms to the structural standards in the latest adopted building
code.
F. Revocation of Permit. The Community Development Director shall revoke any permit
issued by him upon refusal of the holder thereof to comply with the provisions of this
chapter. If the work authorized under a sign permit has not been completed within six
months after the date of issuance, such permit shall become null and void.
21.41.060 Sign Programs
A. The purpose of a Sign Program is to integrate signs with building, site and Purpose.
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landscaping design to form a unified architectural statement. The Sign Program is not
intended to supersede dimensional requirements for those provided in Tables “A”, “B”
and “C” of Sections 21.41.040,21.41.095 and 21.41.100.
B. Applicability. A sign permit for a sign program shall be required for: 1) Master Plans, 2)
Specific Plans, 3) non-residential projects requiring a Site Development Plan processed
pursuant to Chapter 21.06 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and 4) Planned Industrial or
Office parks of greater than 25 acres in area.
For those projects requiring a sign program, no sign permit shall be issued for an
individual sign, unless and until a Sign Program for the lot or building on which the sign
is proposed to be erected has been approved by the City in conformance with this
ordinance.
C. Application Requirements. The sign permit application for a sign program shall be made
in writing on the form provided by the Planning Department. The application shall be
accompanied by the required fee. Such application shall contain the following
information:
1. A copy of an approved development plan (Master Plan, Specific Plan or site
development plan) drawn to scale showing the location of property lines, rights-
of-way, adjacent streets, sidewalks, and on-site buildings, landscaped areas, off-
street parking areas and vehicular access points.
2. A drawing to scale showing the design of each sign, including dimensions (height
and width), sign size (area), colors, materials, method of attachment, source of
illumination and location of each sign on any building, structure or property.
3. Computation of the total number of signs, sign area for individual signs, total sign
area and height of signs for each existing and proposed sign type.
4. A materials board or sign sample that is an accurate representation of proposed
colors, material and style of copy.
5. The number, size, type and location of all existing signs on the same building, lot
or premises.
D. Method of Review. After receipt of a complete application for a sign program, the
Community Development Director, or his designee, shall render a decision to approve,
approve with modifications or deny such sign program application within 30 days. The
decision of the Community Development Director is final. No sign application for a sign
program shall be approved unless and until the findings in Subsection 2 1.41.050 (E) are
made.
E. Existing Sign Programs. Existing sign programs approved prior to the effective date of
this amended ordinance are not subject to the provisions of this ordinance, except that if any existing sign program is proposed for amendment to increase overall signage allowed
then the sign program must be amended to conform with all development and design
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standards of this Chapter.
F. Amendments. An amendment to a sign program shall be processed in the same manner
as an original application for a sign program.
G. Binding Effect. After approval of a Sign Program, no sign shall be erected, constructed,
installed, displayed, altered, placed or maintained except in conformance with such
program.
21.41.070 General Sian Standards
The following sign standards shall apply to all signage within the City.
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Sign Area - See definition of “Sign Area” for methodology for computing.
Sign Height - See definition of “Sign Height” for methodology for measuring.
Signs In The Public Right-Of-Way - No signs shall be allowed in the public right-of-way
nor placed or overhang on public property except for the following:
1. Public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body to regulate pedestrian
or vehicular traffic or identify public property.
2. Signs for Special Events in the public right-of-way with a Special Events Permit
(Pursuant to Chapter 8.17 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code).
3. Emergency warning signs erected by a government agency, a utility company, or
a contractor doing authorized or permitted work within the public right-of-way.
4. Informational signs of a utility regarding its poles, lines, pipes or facilities.
5. Bus stop signs erected by a public transit company or authorized transit service.
Placement of Signs - Commercial signs shall be placed on the property of the use for
which the sign is intended to identify.
Non-Commercial Signs - Non-commercial signage is permitted wherever commercial
signage is permitted within Chapter 21.41 and is subject to the same standards and total
maximum allowances per lot or building of each sign type specified in this Chapter.
21.41.080 Sign Design Standards
Each permanent approved sign shall meet the following design standards.
A. Sign colors shall be harmonious with the colors used for the buildings and the Colors.
project as a whole. With the exception of logos or trademarked signs, all permanent signs
shall contain no more than three (3) different colors in addition to black or white.
Fluorescent, “day-glo”, and similar colors shall not be used.
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Materials. All permanent signs shall be constructed of durable materials, which are
compatible in kind and/or appearance to the building supporting or identified by the sign.
Such materials may include, but are not limited to: ceramic tile, sandblasted, hand carved
or routed wood, individual channel letters and concrete, stucco or stone monument signs
with recessed or raised lettering.
Plastic-Faced Signs. Plastic faced signs shall not be used, except for individually-
mounted channel letters or opaque background signs which give the appearance of
individual channel letters or changeable copy signs.
Relationship to Buildings. Each sign located upon a lot or project site with more than
one (1) main building, such as a commercial, office or industrial project, shall be
designed to incorporate the materials common or similar to all buildings.
Relationship to Other Signs. Where there is more than one (1) sign on a lot, building or
project site, all signs shall have designs which are well related to each other by the
similar treatment or incorporation of the following design elements:
1. Type of construction materials.
2. Sign/letter color and style of copy.
3. Method used for supporting sign (wall or ground base).
4. Sign cabinet or other configuration of sign area.
5. Illumination.
6. Location.
Relationship to Streets. Signs shall be designed and located so as not to interfere with the
unobstructed clear view of the public right-of-way of any pedestrian, bicyclist or motor
vehicle driver.
Sight Distance. No sign or sign structure shall be placed or constructed so that it impairs
the sight distance requirements at any public or private street intersection or driveway.
Sign Illumination.
1. General Limitation. Illumination from or upon any sign shall be shaded, shielded,
directed or reduced so as to minimize light spillage onto the public right-of-way
or adjacent properties. Externally illuminated signs shall be lighted by screened
or hidden light sources.
2. Free-Standing and Building-Mounted Signs. Free-standing and building-mounted
signs shall be externally illuminated except for individually-mounted channel
letters, opaque background signs which give the appearance of individual channel
letters and changeable copy signs.
3. Neon. Exposed neon lighting for signs is not permitted within the City.
Logos and Graphics. Corporate logos and graphics may be used in conjunction with wall, monument and pole signs, if the design of the logo provides for individual channel-
type construction and such logo is harmonious in scale, materials and colors with project
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buildings. All copy and graphics within the logo shall be individual letters or forms.
~ J. Landscaping. Each monument and pole sign shall include landscaping around the base of
the sign, at a minimum ratio of two (2) square feet for every one (1) square foot of sign
area, so as to protect the sign from vehicles, improve the appearance of the installation
and screen light fixtures and other appurtenances.
21.40 90 COASTAL ZONE SIGN STANDARDS
The following sign restrictions apply to properties in the coastal zone except the Agua Hedionda
Lagoon and village redevelopment segments. If there is a conflict between the coastal zone sign
standards of this section and any regulations of this chapter, the standards of this section shall
prevail. Otherwise, within the coastal zone, the sign regulations of this chapter shall apply.
A. Each business shall be entitled to one facade sign.
B. Each shopping complex shall have only one directory sign not to exceed fourteen feet in
height, including mounding.
C. Monument sign height including mounding shall not exceed eight feet and shall apply where
three or fewer commercial establishments exist on a parcel.
D. Tall freestanding and roof signs shall not be allowed.
E. Off-premises signs shall not be allowed.
21.41.095 PERMITTED PERMANENT SIGNS
Table B provides a listing of all permanent signs permitted for each type of development and/or
corresponding zones with a sign permit. In addition to the type of sign permitted, Table B
provides the maximum number, maximum sign area per sign, maximum sign height and letter
height, permitted location and other provisions.
TABLE B
PERMANENT SIGNS PERMITTED BY TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ZONE WITH A
SIGN PERMIT
TYPE OF TYPE OF MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM LOCATION REMARKS DEVELOPMENT SIGN NUMBER SIGN AREA SIGN/LETTE
AND OR ZONE OF SIGNS PER SIGN R HEIGHT
Single Family See Section
Residential Lots 21.41.100
Temporary Signs
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1 5 feet above average grade I lo” entrance.
Commercial Centers and Freestanding Commercial
Directory Signs 1 per entrance Signs are to be
- Wall to a building located and
Mounted or or project oriented to
Freestanding direct visitors upon entry into
the project or
building.
Monument 1 per street 50 SF (See #1 6 feet above Primary
frontage below) average grade driveway
I 15” entrance.
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Drive-Thru Facilities
Regional Commercial Centers
TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT AND OR ZONE
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TYPE OF
SIGN
Wall or Fascia or Awning Signs
Suspended
Directional Sign *
Wall or Monument
Reader Board
Pole
TYPE OF
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Monument
MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF SIGNS
Commercial Center I Freestanding
Commercial Building
Commercial
Center - 1
per Business
3per driveway
entrance
Restaurants -
2 per business
Other Drive- thru Facilities
-1per business
1 per center 150 SF per 35 feet above sign average grade
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF SIGN AREA SIGN/LETTE
SIGNS PER SIGN R HEIGHT
1 per lot
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA PER SIGN
1. Total sign area shall not exceed 1 SF
per each lineal foot of
building frontage
MAXIMUM SIGN/LETTE
R HEIGHT
Varies I Tenant Leased Space:
~3,500 SF-
24"
2. The width of any sign
shall not exceed 75% of
the width of the building frontage or
lease space to which the sign pertains.
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10,000 SF -
30"
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>50,000 SF-
48"
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I 6"
5 feet above average grade 16”
5 feet above
average grade
’ 12”
LOCATION REMARKS
1. Wall Signs -
Below eaveline. Not
allowed on any parapet or equipment
enclosure. 2. Fascia Sign
-Centered on Fascia.
3 .Awning Sign -
Over doors or windows.
(See #4
below)
Underside of
walkway
overhang at 90 degrees to the
business.
May not be illuminated.
Should be located to
facilitate traffic
internal to the site.
Near primary project entrance.
LOCATION
Near primary
project
:ntrances or at ather strategic locations.
Reader boards are allowed in
addition to other signs
permitted for Freestanding
Commercial Buildings.
Pole sign is
allowed in addition to
other signs permitted for Commercial
Centers. REMARKS
1. Must include
building address.
2.(see#5
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Building 35,000 SF - 60,000 SF in area
Building > 60,000 SF
in area
Ground Floor Retail
Business with a separate building entrance in a multi- tenant building
located in the R-P, 0, C-M, P-M and M zones.
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Directional
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Wall
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Suspended
Sign
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driveway entrance
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4 feet above average grade
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50 SF Varies 124”
50 SF
50 SF
Varies / 36”
Varies 124”
Varies I36” Varies I 24”
Varies 124”
Should be
located to facilitate traffic internal to the
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Below eaveline. Not
allowed on
aY architectural
projection,
parapet or equipment enclosure.
Below
eaveline. Not allowed on
mY architectural
projection, parapet or equipment
enclosure.
Below eaveline. Not
allowed on
mY architectural projection,
parapet or
equipment enclosure. I. Wall Sign - Not permitted
above the plate height elevation
of the ground floor. 2. Fascia Sign - Centered on fascia, directly above business
entrance.
Underside of
walkway overhang at 90
degrees to the
retail business.
(see #6 below)
(see #6 below)
(see #6 below)
1. Mustbe oriented towards the parking area.
2. May not be illuminated.
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Resort Hotels I=
TYPE OF SIGN
Freestanding Sign
Monument
Wall or Fascia
Directional
Monument
Directional
Monument
Wall
Directional
MAXIMUM NUMBER
OF SIGNS
1 per each project
entrance that
is located along an arterial road.
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
PER SIGN
75 SF per sign (See #l below)
1 per street 30 SF per sign frontage (See #l below)
2 Wall or
Fascia or Awning Signs
per Building (See #2
below)
Total sign area
for 2 signs shall not
exceed .5 SF
per each lineal
foot of building frontage.
3 per driveway
entrance
1 per street frontage
3 per driveway
entrance
1 per street frontage
1 per street frontage
5 per driveway entrance
6 SF per sign
35 SF per sign
6 SF per sign
50 SF per sign (See #l below)
50 SF per sign
10 SF per sign
MAXIMUM SIGN/LETTER
HEIGHT
5 feet above
average grade 1 12”
5 feet above average grade / 12”
Varies I 24”
4 feet above average grade /
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5 feet above average grade / 12”
4 feet above average grade / 5”
5 feet above
average grade / 12”
5 feet above average grade / 5 1,
LOCATION REMARKS
Near
primary project
entrances
1. Wall
Signs - Below
eaveline. Not allowed
on any parapet or equipment
enclosure.
2. Fascia Sign -
Centered on
Fascia 3.Awning Sign - Over
doors or windows
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AND OR ZONE OF SIGNS PER SIGN HEIGHT
Gas/Service Stations Monument 1 per street 30 SF per sign 5 feet above frontage average grade / 12"
canopy 2 per site 20 SF per sign Attached to Must be canopy, not designed as to extend an integral
beyond or part of the above the canopy canopy. structure.
Theater or Cinema
Fuel Pump
Pole
Wall
1 per fuel pump
1 per site
1 per street frontage
2.5 SF per sign
50 SF 35 feet above Only average grade / permitted at 36" Freeway Service
Stations Total sign area Below for all wall eaveline. signs shall not Not allowed
exceed .5 SF on any per each lineal parapet or foot of equipment
building enclosure. frontage.
Attraction 1 per site 100 SF plus 10 Pole - 35 feet Marquee
Board (Pole or SF per screen above average signs must
Marquee) or stage over 1, grade 124” be building uptoa mounted.
maximum of Marquee - 160 SF. Below eaveline I 24"
Coming 1 per screen 6 SF per sign Must be Attraction or stage building Poster mounted.
Government, Se&o+, Wall Church
Monument
Directional Signs
1 per street
frontage
1 per street
frontage
3per driveway entrance
?O 30 SF per 1 Below 1 Illumination
sign eaveline. Not is to be
allowed on external,
any except for architectural channel and
projection, reverse parapet or channel equipment letters. enclosure. 30 SF per sign 5 feet above Near primary
(See #I below) average grade / project
12” entrance.
6 SF 4 feet above 1 Should be 1
average grade I located to
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TYPE OF
DEVELOPMENT AND OR ZONE
Public Parks,
Playgrounds and
Recreational Facilities
TYPE OF
SIGN
Monument
Directional
Produce/Flower Stand in the E-A, R- A and L-C zones
Wall Mounted
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Nursery, Freestanding Greenhouse, Packing
Shed, Stable, Riding Academy and similar
uses
P-U zone Freestanding
Wall
Directional Signs
MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM LOCATION
NUMBER SIGN AREA SIGN/LETTER
OF SIGNS PER SIGN HEIGHT
1 per street 30 SF per sign 5 feet above Near primary frontage (See # 1 below) average grade I project 36" entrance.
5 per 10 SF per sign 5 feet above driveway average grade / entrance 6"
2 per produce 9 SF per sign 5 feet above
stand average grade
1 per site 35 SF 6 feet above average grade
1 per street frontage
1 per street frontage 3 per driveway entrance
35 SF
20 SF
6 SF
6 feet above Near primary average grade project
entrance
4 feet above Should be average grade I located to 6" facilitate
tldk internal to
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* Directional signs advance the City’s interest in ensuring traffic safety.
- REMARKS I
Shall be
displayed only during the time
period the produce is available on
the property.
** These sign standards supersede the sign standards for the C-M, M and P-M zoned properties
that are located within Area 4 of the El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards.
#l. Signs on entry walls or retaining walls (e.g. curved, angled or similar walls integrated into a
project entry or perimeter) are encouraged. In cases where such walls are on both sides of an
entry drive, two (2) signs (each at the maximum square footage) are permitted.
#2. No more than one (1) wall sign permitted along a building elevation.
#3 Building elevations which front along or are within 500 feet of the right-of-way and visible
from Interstate 5, State Route 78, Palomar Airport Road, or El Camino Real shall not have more
than one (1) wall sign along those elevations.
. A building elevation must have a minimum of 150 lineal feet in order to have more than one
(1) wall sign along that elevation.
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. The cumulative length of all wall sign(s) along any building elevation shall not exceed one-
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#4 Building elevations on restaurants, hotels or motels which front along or are within 500 feet
of the right-of-way of and visible from Interstate 5 shall not have more than one (1) wall sign
along those elevations.
#5 No monument sign shall be located within 100 feet of another monument sign for the same
project. However, if more than 1 building shares a common driveway, then a maximum of 2
monument signs can be located along the common driveway, provided that the signs are located
on opposite sides of the driveway.
#6 Illuminated wall signs are prohibited on any building elevation that faces and is within 500
feet of any property line that adjoins residentially zoned property.
21.41.100 Permitted Temnorarv Signs
Table C provides a listing of all temporary signs permitted for each type of development and
corresponding zones with a sign permit. In addition to the type of sign permitted, Table C
provides the maximum number, maximum sign area per sign, maximum sign height and letter
height, permitted location and other provisions.
TABLE C
TEMPORARY SIGNS PERMITTED BY TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ZONE WITH A
TYPE OF
DEVELOPMENT AND ZONE
Projects which are under Construction
- All zones
TYPE OF
SIGN
Wall or Freestanding
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MAXIMUM SIGN AREA PER SIGN
Residential Projects of 2
to 10 units- 8 SF
Residential Projects of
more than 10 units, Commercial, Office or
Industrial Projects - 25 SF-
$ AXIMUM SIGN/LETTER HEIGHT
5 feet above average grade.
6 feet above average grade.
LOCATION REMARKS
Must be located on the
project site.
May not project into the public right-of-way.
1. May not be illuminated.
2.Shall be
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Real Property
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All Commercial,
Office and
Industrial zones
All Commercial, Oftice, and Industrial zones
TYPE OF SIGN
Freestanding sign displayed
on the owner’s real
property or real property owned by
others with their consent (Pursuant to
California Civil Code
section 713).
Banner
Banner or Freestanding Signs with a
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1 per street frontage
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA PER SIGN
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SIGN/LETTER HEIGHT
5 feet above average grade.
6 feet above average grade.
18 feet above
average grade
LOCATION REMARKS
May not
project into the public right-of-way.
1. May not be illuminated.
Z.Residential
Projects- Shall
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issuance of the first building
permit. 3. Commercial and OffrcelIndus- trial Properties
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the building or
property within fifteen
(15) days after
the sale, rental or lease.
1. Permitted
only for businesses waiting for
permanent sign construction
and installation.
2. Approval limited to 45 days
maximum or when the
permanent sign is installed whichever occurs first.
3. A City sign permit for the permanent
sign must first be secured.
Limited to the period of time specified in the
Temporary Seasonal Sales Location Permit.
Attached to
monument or wall at the business
location.
Must be located on the
site of the
seasonal sales event.
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Any Public or Private Property
with a Special Events Permit
(C.M.C. Chapter 8.17).
Community Event
at Public Parks/Recreational
Facilities
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Banner or
Freestanding Signs
Banner or
Freestanding Signs
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Must be
located on the site of the
special event.
Must be
located on the site of the event.
Limited to the
period of time specified in the
Special Events
Petit
Limited to the duration of the event.
21.41.110 Construction and Maintenance
Construction - 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 latest adopted versions of the Building Code and the National Electric
Code, pursuant to Title 18 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Maintenance - Every sign and all parts, portions and materials shall be maintained and
kept in good repair. The display surface of all signs shall be kept clean, neatly painted
and free from rust, cracking, peeling, corrosion or other states of disrepair.
21.41.120 Removal of Sigsls
Any sign not conforming to Uniform Building Code and National Electric Code
standards, or sign installed or placed in the public right-of-way or on public property may
be removed by any officer or employee of the City designated to do so by the Community
Development Director without prior notice.
Any other sign that is in violation of the provisions of this chapter, must be removed by
the permittee, owner, or person in charge of the sign upon written notice by the
Community Development Director. Such written notice shall specify the nature of the
violation, order the cessation thereof and require either the removal of the sign or the
execution of remedial work in the time and in the manner specified by the notice.
The time for removal or repair shall not be less than 30 calendar days from the date of
mailing the notice for permanent signs and not less than 15 calendar days for temporary
signs.
Within 10 days of the mailing of the notice, the permittee, owner, or person in charge of
the sign may request a hearing before the Community Development Director to determine
whether the sign was erected or maintained in violation of this chapter.
Upon receipt of a written request for a hearing, the Community Development Director
shall schedule a hearing and send a written notice by first class mail of the time, place,
and date for the hearing, which shall be no later than 30 days after the date of receipt of
the written request. The time for compliance with the original order shall be stayed
during the pendency of the hearing. The Community Development Director will notify
the appellant of the decision to affirm, modify or revoke the order to remove or repair
within 10 days of the conclusion of the hearing.
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F. Whenever the permittee, owner or person in charge of the sign fails to comply with an
order of the Community Development Director made pursuant to this chapter, any
expense of such inaction shall be charged to the permittee, owner or person in charge of
the sign. Such amount shall constitute a debt owed to the city. No permit shall thereafter
be issued to any permittee, owner, or person in charge of the sign who fails to pay such
costs. Any costs, including attorney’s fees, incurred by the city in collection of the costs
shall be added to the amount of the debt.
G. Every person billed may request a hearing regarding the accuracy of the amount billed.
Following the hearing, the Community Development Director shall within 10 days of the
conclusion of the hearing notify the person billed of any adjustment to the bill or any
determination not to make an adjustment. This notification shall specify the date by
which such bill shall be paid.
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21.41.125 Anneal of Denial or Revocation
Any person seeking to appeal a decision of the Community Development Director
denying an application for, or renewal of a permit, revoking a permit, or ordering the
removal of a sign shall file a written notice of appeal with the Planning Director no later
than 10 days after the date of the notice of the decision. The notice shall state, with
specificity, the factual and legal basis of the appeal. The Planning Director shall
expeditiously schedule a hearing before the Planning Commission and notify the
appellant, in writing, of the day, time, and location of the hearing.
B. The Planning Commission shall provide the appellant with a written decision within 10
days of the conclusion of the hearing. If the denial, revocation or removal order is
affirmed on review, the appellant may file a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk
no later than 10 days after the date of the notice of the decision. The City Clerk shall
within 10 days expeditiously schedule a hearing before the City Council and notify the
appellant, in writing, of the day, time, and location of the hearing. The time for
compliance of any original order shall be stayed during the pendency of the hearing.
The City Council shall provide the appellant with a written decision within 10 days of the
conclusion of the hearing. If the denial, revocation, or removal order is affirmed on
review, the appellant may seek prompt judicial review of such administrative action
pursuant to Cal. Civ. Proc. Code 9 1094.5, and the city shall make all reasonable efforts
to expedite judicial review where the action taken operates as a prior restraint on the
appellants state or federal constitutional rights.
21.41.130 Nonconforming Signs
Except for normal repair and maintenance, no nonconforming sign shall be expanded,
structurally or electrically altered, moved, relocated, refaced or re-established after a change in
use or otherwise modified (i.e., change of sign copy) unless it is brought into conformance with
all current provisions of this chapter.
21.41.140 Remedies and Penalties
Any sign, which has been properly removed under this chapter, may be returned to the owner
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demand is made for the return of the sign removed, the Community Development Director or his
designee is authorized to destroy or dispose of the removed sign.
21.41.150 Violations
It is unlawful for any natural person, partnership, firm, organization, corporation or other legal
entity to:
A. Install, create, erect or maintain any sign in a manner that is inconsistent with this
Chapter or any permit for such sign;
B. Install, create, erect or maintain any sign requiring a permit without such a permit;
C. Fail to remove any sign that is installed, created, erected or maintained in violation of this
Chapter in the time provided for in this Chapter.
Violations of any provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the enforcement remedies and
penalties provided for herein and in Chapter 1.08 of this Code. The City is also entitled to Pursue
any civil remedies provided by law, including injunctive relief, as to signs not in conformance
with this ordinance.
A. Each day of a continued violation shall be considered a separate violation when applying
the penalty portions of this chapter.
B. Each sign installed, created, erected or maintained in violation of this chapter shall be
considered a separate violation when applying the penalty portions of this chapter.
21.41.160 Severabilitv
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause phrase or part of this chapter is for any reason held to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Chapter, which shall be in full force and effect. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have adopted this chapter with each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
part thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses,
phrases or parts be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its
adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be
published at least once in a publication of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within
fifteen days after its adoption. (Not withstanding the preceding, this ordinance shall not be
effective within the City’s Coastal Zone until 60 days after the date of submittal to the Calzfornia
Coastal Commission or the date of certljkation, whichever occurs$rst.)
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
Council on the day of 2001, and thereafter.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the of day
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
2001, by the following vote, to wit:
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-236
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, FORMING A CITIZEN’S
COMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON TH
WHEREAS, several cities in California have or are
the validity of their sign ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad was put tice in 1998 by an
outdoor advertising company that its ordina allenged as well; and
WHEREAS, the adjacent ci e was recently involved in
litigation concerning its sign ordinanc eld to be unconstitutional and
which resulted in the placement billboards in that city; and
WHEREAS, there nt to Government Code section
65858(a) on December 14,l y Council adopted Urgency Ordinance NS-
526 prohibiting the issua ermits for and/or the construction, erection,
placement or alteration of tanding sign with either (i) any dimension of
greater than eight feet (inclu any support structures and framing), or (ii) with a
sign face area of greater thirty-five square feet (including any support
structures and framin pending review and study and a report or recommendation
of the Planning D ment and the Planning Commission for any zone code and
sign code am
WHEREAS, on January 18,2000, the City Council extended said
interim ordinance (NS-530) for ten months and fifteen days as amended to allow
signs constructed and erected in accordance with a sign program approved prior to
December 14, 1999 and sign programs and/or sign permit applications deemed
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complete, but not yet acted upon prior to December 14, 1999, to be exempt from
the moratorium and the limitations; and
staff initially consulted with developers in the C-M, M and P-M
receive their input and recommendations concerning signa hese zones; and
WHEREAS, on September 20,2000, reco dations for the C-M,
M and P-M zones were approved by the Planning C sion after opportunity for
public comment; and
WHEREAS, on November 21,2 the City Council adopted NS-562
extending Urgency Ordinance NS-530 as a ded for up to one year, expiring on
December 14,2001, or until staff reports ir completed recommendations to the
City Council and it acts upon them, w ever comes first; and
2001 the City Council adopted Ordinance
No. NS-569 to approve Zone C Amendment No. 99-09, amending the City’s
Sign Ordinance, (Chapter 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code), to incorporate
clear and comprehensive standards for the C-M, M and P-M zones; and
taff proceeded to review and revise the City’s sign
ordinance to recom signage regulations with regard to signage on residential,
retail, office and in trial properties, to make the Code more easily
understandabl d to ensure that the Code conforms to the current state of
constitutional
WHEREAS, on April 4, 2001, Planning staff made a presentation to
the Planning Commission at its regular meeting, briefing the Commission on an
overview of the law as it pertains to signage regulations, including concepts and
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principles which staff followed in preparing its recommendations for proposed
revisions to the Carlsbad signage ordinance; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, at the request of the Village
a presentation at the Village Business Association meetin
explain the intended recommendations for new citywid rgnage regulations and
how they would affect the Village Master Plan sign
noticed for the Planning Commission agend May 16,2001, but was continued
on that date since there was inadequate for consideration and public comment
as regarding the proposed revisions; a
WHEREAS, on June 6 01, the comprehensive sign ordinance
amendment was once again befo he Planning Commission and public testimony
was taken concerning the pro d revisions including testimony by twenty-four
members of the public ove e and one-half hours; and
Planning Commission at the June 6, 2001, regular
for an additional Plan Commission workshop before deliberation on the
EAS, a special workshop was held on June 13,200l at the
Center, and several members of the public attended and five
sign ordinance revisions; and
WHEREAS, on June 20,200l the comprehensive sign ordinance
amendment was again before the Planning Commission for the third time and
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several hours of public testimony from 16 members of the public was considered by
the Commission; and
WHEREAS, many.of the members of the public testifying at the above
mentioned meetings requested additional time to review and co
proposed sign ordinance; and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of July 10, 2001, the City Council
discussed the Planning Commission’s minute motion and unanimously determined
that the general public should be provided additional opportunity to review and
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comment on the proposed ordinance at public hearings to be conducted by a
citizen’s committee; and
WHEREAS, the City’s urgency ordinance cannot be ext
December 14,200l and the new ordinance must be in effect by D
2001 requiring that it be introduced to the City Council no later
2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED b City Council of the
City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitals are true
2. There is hereby formed a tit s committee to study the
testimony to date (attached hereto as ibit A) consisting of fifteen members
which shall carefully study and con r all appropriate and relevant information,
including public input, and mak report and recommendations to the Planning
Commission no later than Se mber 19, 2001 for Commission’s consideration
before staff finalizes the p sed comprehensive sign ordinance amendment. The
Citizen’s Committee re shall make recommendations with regard to areas of
specific concern to r ents, business owners and developers.
and each mem of the City Council shall recommend two members to the
Carlsbad other than the ownership of their home, and the additional six members
shall be appointed as follows:
a. Two to represent the Chamber of Commerce;
b. One to represent the Village Business Association;
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c. One to represent the Residential Realtors;
d. One to represent the Retail Development Community;
e. One to represent the Industrial Community;
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f. The Planning Director or
officio member of the Committee.
4. The Committee shall be give I necessary support, supplies,
materials, assistance of experts, and other urces necessary for the expeditious
completion of its work.
5. The meetings of the en’s committee shall be open and public
and any person may attend. The C mittee shall select a chair person from its
members and shall conduct its trngs in general conformance with the City
Council procedures.
of its meetings for publi
e shall allow a reasonable comment period at each
e the Citizens Committee has prepared a report to the
Planning Commiss or by September 19,2001, whichever occurs first, the
Committee shall
hat the Planning Commission shall thereafter in consideration of
he ordinance as then proposed, act on the matter with a
tion to the City Council no later than October 23, 2001, which shall
also be provided with the Committee’s report.
9. The initial members of the Committee shall be:
NAME: REPRESENTATION:
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2001 by the following vote, to wit:
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
LORRAINE M. WOOD, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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JULY 23,200l
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: City Attorney
If the City Council should determine that the Citizens’ Committee formed to study
the proposed sign ordinance should report its recommendations for revisions
directly to the City Council rather than the Planning Commission, then we
suggest that Resolution No. 200 / - 23 6 be amended as follows:
“7. That once the Citizens Committee has prepared a report to the
City Council or by September 4,2001, whichever occurs first, the
Committee shall be dissolved.”
Y JANE MOBALDI
Assistant City Attorney
afs
c: City Manager