Chapter 17.19 SIGN REGULATIONS (PRIVATE PROPERTY)*

A. Regulate signs located on private property within the City and on property owned by public agencies other than the City and over which the City has zoning and land use regulatory power.

B. Implement the City’s community design and safety standards as set forth in the City’s General Plan, specific plans, special standards districts, City Beautification Master Plan, City Architectural Design Guidelines and municipal code.

C. Maintain and enhance the City’s appearance by regulating the design, character, location, number, type, quality of materials, size, illumination and maintenance of signs.

D. Serve the City’s interests in maintaining and enhancing its visual appeal for residents, tourists and other visitors by preventing the degradation of visual quality which can result from excessive and poorly designed, located or maintained signage.

E. Generally 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.

F. Limit the size and number of signs to levels that reasonably allow for the identification of a residential, public or commercial location and the nature of any such commercial business.

G. Encourage signs that are appropriate to the zoning district in which they are located and consistent with the permitted uses of the subject property.

H. Establish sign sizes in relationship to the scale of the lot and building on which the sign is to be placed or to which it pertains.

I. Minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property, including streets, roads and highways.

J. Protect the investments in property and lifestyle quality made by persons who choose to live, work or do business in the City.

K. Protect and improve pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety by balancing the need for signs that facilitate the safe and smooth flow of traffic (e.g., directional signs and on-site signs) without an excess of signage which may distract drivers or overload their capacity to quickly receive information.

L. Reduce hazardous situations, confusion and visual clutter caused by the proliferation, placement, illumination, animation and excessive height, area and bulk of signs which compete for the attention of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

M. Regulate signs in a manner so as to not physically interfere with or obstruct the vision of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

N. Avoid unnecessary and time-consuming approval requirements for certain minor or temporary signs that do not require review for compliance with the City’s building and electrical codes while limiting the size and number of such signs so as to minimize visual clutter.

O. Respect and protect the right of free speech by sign display, while reasonably regulating the structural, locational and other noncommunicative aspects of signs, generally for the public health, safety, welfare and specifically to serve the public interests in community aesthetics and traffic and pedestrian safety.

P. Enable the fair, consistent and efficient enforcement of the sign regulations of the City.

Q. Regulate signs in a constitutional manner, which is content-neutral as to noncommercial signs and viewpoint-neutral as to commercial signs. All administrative interpretations and discretion is to be exercised in light of this policy and consistent with the purposes and intent stated in this section. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.020 Definitions.

Words, phrases and terms used in this chapter have the meaning set forth in this section.

“Director” means the Director of Community Development or the Director’s designee.

“Erect” means to build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend or affix to or upon any surface.

“Permit holder” means a person who has received a sign permit pursuant to this chapter.

“Sign” is any device, fixture, placard or structure, including its component parts, which draws attention to an object, product, place, activity, opinion, person, institution, organization, or place of business, or which identifies or promotes the interests of any person and which is to be viewed from any public street, road, highway, right-of-way or parking area. The following are not within the definition of “sign” for the regulatory purposes of this chapter:

1. Any public or legal notice required by a court or public agency;

2. Decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks or moving parts;

3. Symbols of noncommercial organizations or concepts including, but not limited to, religious or political symbols, when such are permanently integrated into the structure of a permanent building which is otherwise legal;

4. Time and temperature devices;

5. Signs on street-legal vehicles, license plates, license plate frames, registration insignia, including noncommercial messages, messages relating to the business or service of which the vehicle is an instrument or tool (not including general advertising), and messages relating to the proposed sale, lease or exchange of the vehicle;

6. Traffic, directional, emergency, warning or informational signs required or authorized by a government agency having jurisdiction;

7. Permanent memorial or historical signs, plaques or markers;

8. Public utility signs; and

9. Newsracks.

“Sign area” means the entire surface area, excluding all support structures, of a sign. When calculating sign area, sign bands shall be considered a part of the total sign area.

Sign, Automobile Dealership Identification Placards. “Automobile dealership identification placards sign” means an on-site sign permanently attached to a light standard that identifies the name of the dealership and the make of vehicle sold on-site.

Sign, Automotive-Oriented. “Automotive-oriented sign” means a sign that is primarily representing a business devoted to automotive sales or service.

Sign, Building Identification. “Building identification sign” means a sign that contains no advertising matter other than the name, trademark or address of the building to which it is affixed, or of the occupant located therein.

Sign, Changeable Copy. “Changeable copy sign” means a sign that is characterized by changeable copy, letters, symbols or numerals.

Sign, Commercial. “Commercial sign” means any sign, wording, logo, picture, transparency, mechanical device or other representation that is intended to attract attention to a commercial or industrial business, occupancy, product, good, service or other commercial or industrial activity for a commercial or industrial purpose.

Sign, Community Identification. “Community identification sign” means a sign that contains the name of a recognized community (e.g., Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus or Valencia) or the City, but contains no other advertising matter.

Sign, Construction. “Construction sign” means a temporary sign denoting the architects, engineers, owners, lenders, contractors, future tenants and others associated with a construction project, but which contains no other advertising matter.

Sign, Corporate Flag. “Corporate flag sign” shall mean any flag identifying a business or development, whether permanent or temporary. A single corporate flag may be flown; provided, that it is flown in conjunction with, and in similar fashion as, a federal and/or State flag.

Sign, Directional or Informational. “Directional or informational sign” means a sign which indicates the route to, direction of or location of a given goal, or which provides regulatory or service information of a nonadvertising character.

Sign, Electronic Readerboard. “Electronic readerboard sign” means a sign which uses an electronic and or computer or functionally similar means to display messages or graphics. Electronic readerboard signs do not include displays showing time and temperature.

“Sign face” means that portion of a sign intended to be viewed from one direction at a time.

Sign, Flashing. “Flashing sign” means any sign which, by method or manner of illumination, flashes, winks or blinks with varying light intensity, shows motion, or creates the illusion of motion; or revolves in a manner to create the illusion of being on or off.

Sign, Freestanding. “Freestanding sign” means a sign which is placed on the ground or has as its primary structural support one or more columns, poles, uprights or braces in or upon the ground and not attached to a building.

Sign, Freeway Commercial Center. “Freeway commercial center sign” means a sign used to identify a commercial center or area of at least fifty (50) acres.

Sign, Freeway-Oriented. “Freeway-oriented sign” means a sign oriented to be viewed primarily from an adjacent freeway which identifies a business engaged in the provision of food, lodging or motor vehicle fuel, and which is primarily dependent upon motorists traveling on such freeway.

Sign, Fuel Pricing. “Fuel pricing sign” means a sign indicating, and limited to, the brand or trade name, method of sale, grade designation and price per gallon of gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel offered for sale on the business premises, and such other information as may be required by law.

Sign, Hand-Held. “Hand-held sign” means a sign that is held by or otherwise mounted on a person.

Sign, Historic. “Historic sign” means a sign of cultural or architectural significance to the citizens of the City of Santa Clarita, the State of California, the Southern California region or the nation, which may be eligible for nomination or designation and determined to be appropriate for preservation by the City pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.19.060.

Sign, Illegal. “Illegal sign” means:

1. Any sign originally erected or installed without first complying with all structural, locational, design, building and electrical regulations in effect at the time of its construction or installation;

2. Any commercial sign that is not maintained, or is not used to identify or advertise an ongoing business, occupancy, product, good or service available on the site of the sign for more than ninety (90) days;

3. Any unsafe sign;

4. Any legal nonconforming sign that has not been removed following the expiration of any applicable amortization period provided in this code; and

5. Any sign that is in violation of the provisions of this chapter.

Sign, Incidental Business. “Incidental business sign” means a business sign indicating credit cards accepted, trading stamps offered, trade affiliations and similar matter.

Sign, Lighted. “Lighted sign” means a sign that is illuminated by any source, whether internal, external or indirect.

Sign, Legal Nonconforming. “Legal nonconforming sign” means a sign that was originally erected or installed in compliance with all structural, locational, design, building and electrical regulations at the time of its erection or installation, but which no longer conforms to the provisions of this chapter.

Sign, Marquee. “Marquee sign” means any sign affixed to the perimeter or border of a permanently roofed structure constructed as part of a building and protruding over public or private sidewalks or rights-of-way. These signs are to identify movie or live performances/theaters and shall be considered wall signs for the purpose of regulation.

Sign, Monument. “Monument sign” means a sign that is completely self-supporting, has its sign face or base on the ground, and has no air space, columns or supports visible between the ground and the bottom of the sign.

Sign, Noncommercial. “Noncommercial sign” means a sign that does not name, advertise or call attention to a commercial or industrial business, commodity, product, good, service or other commercial or industrial activity for a commercial or industrial purpose.

Sign, Off-Site. “Off-site sign” means a commercial sign not located on the site of the business or entity indicated or advertised by the sign, or a commercial sign advertising a commodity, good, product, service or other commercial or industrial activity which originates on a site other than where the sign is maintained.

Sign, On-Site. “On-site sign” means any commercial sign which directs attention to a commercial or industrial occupancy, business, commodity, good, product, service or other commercial or industrial activity conducted, sold or offered upon the site where the sign is maintained. For purposes of this chapter, all signs with noncommercial speech messages shall be deemed to be “on-site,” regardless of location.

Sign, Painted. “Painted sign” means a sign that is painted directly on a wall or other vertical or nonhorizontal surface, and does not project from the surface to which it is applied.

Sign, Permanent. “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 tear) and position and in a permanent manner affixed to the ground, wall or building.

Sign, Portable. “Portable sign” means a freestanding sign that is not permanently affixed, anchored or secured to either the ground or a structure on the premises it is intended to occupy.

Sign, Projecting. “Projecting sign” means a sign, other than a wall sign, that projects more than eighteen (18) inches from and is supported by an exterior wall of a building or structure.

Sign, Pylon. “Pylon sign” means a freestanding sign, taller than a monument sign, in which the sign face is separated from ground level by means of one or more supports such as poles, pole covers or columns.

Sign, Real Estate. “Real estate sign” means a temporary sign advertising the sale, lease or rental of the premises on which the sign is located.

Sign, Revolving. “Revolving sign” means a sign or any portion thereof that rotates, moves or appears to move in some manner by electrical or other means.

Sign, Roof. “Roof sign” means any sign erected upon and wholly supported by the roof of any building or structure. Roof sign shall not include a wall sign affixed to the roof eaves or that portion of an actual or false roof varying less than forty-five (45) degrees from a vertical plane.

Sign, Special Event Banner. “Special event banner sign” means a temporary sign publicizing a unique happening, action, purpose or occasion.

“Sign structure” means a structure serving exclusively as a stand, frame or background for the support or display of signs.

Sign, Subdivision Entry. “Subdivision entry sign” means a temporary sign that provides necessary travel directions to and within a subdivision offering properties for sale or lease for the first time, but which contains no other advertising matter.

Sign, Subdivision Identification. “Subdivision identification sign” means an on-site sign that identifies a subdivision, but which contains no other advertising matter.

Sign, Subdivision Sales. “Subdivision sales sign” means a temporary sign that contains the name of, and information relating to, a subdivision being offered for sale or lease for the first time, but contains no other advertising matter.

Sign, Temporary. “Temporary sign” is any sign constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, wood or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time.

Sign, Unsafe. “Unsafe sign” means a sign posing an immediate peril or reasonably foreseeable threat of injury or damage to persons or property on account of the condition of the sign structure or its mounting mechanism.

Sign, Wall or Wall-Mounted. “Wall or wall-mounted sign” means a sign, other than a roof sign, affixed to and wholly supported by a building in such a manner that its exposed face is approximately parallel to the plane of such building and is not projecting more than eighteen (18) inches from the building face or from a permanent roofed structure projecting therefrom.

1. Sign, Primary Wall. “Primary wall sign” means a sign along the main elevation of a building with the primary entrance or facing a street or on-site parking area or parking as part of a contiguous shopping center.

2. Sign, Secondary Wall. “Secondary wall sign” means a sign along an elevation other than the main elevation with a secondary entrance or facing a street or on-site parking area or parking as part of a continuous shopping center.

Sign, Window. “Window sign” means any sign painted on a window or constructed of paper, cloth, canvas or other similar lightweight material, with or without frames, and affixed to the interior side of a window.

Zones. Unless otherwise specifically stated in this chapter, references to the “residential” or the “R” zone include all residential zones (e.g., RE, RVL, RL, etc.), references to the “commercial” or “C” zone include all commercial zones, (e.g., CTC, CC, VSR, BP, etc.) and references to the “industrial” or “I” zone include all industrial zones (e.g., I and IC). (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-1 § 2, 1/25/05; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05; Ord. 08-13 § 2, 8/26/08; Ord. 11-5 § 2, 2/22/11)

17.19.030 Applicability.

This chapter regulates signs located on private property within all zoning districts of the City and on property owned by public agencies other than the City and over which the City has zoning and land use regulatory power. Except where otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, all signs located in such areas of the City shall be erected and maintained in conformity with this chapter. The standards regarding the number and size of signs regulated by this chapter are maximum standards, unless otherwise stated. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)

17.19.040 General Provisions.

A. Sign Permit Required. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to place, erect, structurally or electrically alter (not including a change in sign copy or sign face), move or display any temporary or permanent sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the Community Development Department in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. No sign permit is required for cleaning or other normal maintenance of a properly approved sign, unless a structural or electrical change is made.

B. Owner’s Consent Required. The consent of the property owner or person in control or possession of the property is required before any sign may be erected on any private property within the City.

C. Noncommercial Signs. Noncommercial signs are allowed wherever commercial signage is permitted and are subject to the same standards and total maximum allowances per site or building of each sign type specified in this chapter. An approval is required for a permanent noncommercial sign only when a permanent commercial sign has not been previously approved. For purposes of this chapter, all noncommercial speech messages are deemed to be “on-site,” regardless of location.

D. Substitution of Noncommercial Message. Subject to the consent of the property owner or person in control or possession of the property, a noncommercial message of any type may be substituted for all or part of the commercial or noncommercial message on any sign allowed under this chapter. No special or additional approval is required to substitute a noncommercial message for any other message on an allowable sign, provided the sign structure is already approved or exempt from the approval requirement and no structural or electrical change is made. When a noncommercial message is substituted for any other message, however, the sign is still subject to the same design, locational and structural regulations (e.g., color, materials, size, height, illumination, maintenance, duration of display, etc.), as well as all building and electrical code requirements, as would apply if the sign were used to display a commercial message. In the event of any perceived or actual conflict between the general provisions of this subsection and any other specific provisions in this chapter, the provisions of this subsection shall prevail.

E. Substitution of Commercial Messages. The substitution of one commercial message for another commercial message is not automatically allowed, nor is the free substitution of a commercial message in a place where only a noncommercial message is allowed. In addition, no off-site commercial messages may be substituted for on-site commercial messages.

F. Legal Nature of Sign Rights and Duties. All rights, duties and responsibilities related to permanent signs attach to the land on which the sign is erected or displayed and run with the land or personal property. The City may demand compliance with this chapter and with the terms of any sign permit from the permit holder, the owner of the sign, the property owner or person in control or possession of the property, or the person erecting the sign. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-1 § 2, 1/25/05; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.050 Signs Not Requiring a Sign Permit.

The following signs do not require a sign permit under Section 17.19.060, Administration, nor will the area of such signs be included in the maximum area of signs permitted; provided, however, that each such sign shall comply with all applicable requirements of this chapter. The intent of this section is to avoid unnecessary or time-consuming review procedures where certain permitted signs are minor or temporary or the erection of such sign does not require review for compliance with the City’s building or electrical codes.

A. Construction signs.

B. Hand-held signs.

C. Incidental business signs.

D. Real estate signs.

E. Temporary freestanding signs permitted by Section 17.19.230.

F. Window signs. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 11-5 § 1, 2/22/11)

17.19.060 Administration.

A. Purpose. The purpose of a sign permit is to help ensure compliance with the provisions of this title and chapter, in particular, the provisions regulating the design, illumination, location, materials, number, size and type of sign.

B. General Sign Permit Application Process. Where specifically required by this chapter, the application for a sign permit must be made in writing on the form provided by the Community Development Department and accompanied by the required fee established by City Council resolution. The application must contain the following information and items:

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, site or premises.

4. Proof of the consent of the property owner or other person in control or possession of the property.

5. With respect to any proposed sign that constitutes an “advertising display” as defined by California Business and Professions Code Section 5202, and is intended to be placed or maintained within six hundred sixty (660) feet from the edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway and the copy of which shall be visible from such interstate or primary highway, the applicant must submit reasonable evidence demonstrating compliance with or exemption from the regulations of the Outdoor Advertising Act (California Business and Professions Code Sections 5200 et seq.).

6. Such other information as the Director may reasonably request in order to establish that the proposed application is in full compliance with the provisions of this chapter and code and any other applicable law.

C. Processing Applications.

1. The Director shall determine whether the application contains all the information and items required by the provisions of this chapter. If the Director determines that the application is not complete, the applicant must be notified in person or in writing within twenty (20) business days of the date of receipt of the application that the application is not complete and the reasons for such determination, including any additional information necessary to render the application complete. The applicant will then have thirty (30) calendar days to submit additional information to render the application complete. Failure to do so within this thirty (30) day period renders the application void. Within twenty (20) business days following the receipt of an amended application or supplemental information, the

Director must again determine whether the application is complete in accordance with the procedures set forth in this subsection. Evaluation and notification is to occur as provided above until such time as the application is found to be complete (the “application date”). All notices required by this chapter are deemed given upon the date any such notice is either deposited in the United States mail or the date upon which personal service of such notice is provided.

2. No sign permit application will be accepted if:

a. The applicant has installed a sign in violation of the provisions of this chapter and, at the time of submission of the application, each illegal sign has not been legalized, removed or included in the application;

b. There is any other existing code violation located on the site of the proposed sign(s) (other than an illegal sign that is not owned or controlled by the applicant and is located at a different business location on the site from that for which the approval is sought) that has not been cured at the time of the application;

c. The sign permit application is substantially the same as an application previously denied, unless:

(1) Twelve (12) months have elapsed since the date of the last application, or

(2) New evidence or proof of changed conditions is furnished in the new application; or

d. The applicant has not obtained any applicable use permit.

D. Sign Review—Standard Signage. After receiving a complete sign permit application, the Director shall cause the application to be reviewed and render a written decision to approve or deny the application within twenty (20) business days of the application date. The Director’s determination is to be guided solely by the standards and criteria set forth in this chapter. The application shall be approved whenever the proposed sign conforms to all design, size, height and other standards for signs subject to a permit requirement, as such requirements are set forth in this chapter. An application may be granted either in whole or in part when more than one sign or location is proposed by the applicant. When an application is denied in whole or in part, the Director’s written notice of determination must specify the grounds for such denial.

E. Sign Review—Enhanced Signage.

1. In addition to the standard signage permitted on all properties in accordance with the zoning and use of such property, applicants seeking sign permits for uses such as shopping centers, multi-tenant buildings and other structures or properties with additional signage needs including, but not limited to, properties that are irregularly shaped, large or have poor street visibility, may apply for the approval of signage not otherwise permitted under this chapter or which exceeds the standard regulations for signs set forth elsewhere in this chapter as follows:

a. Directional and Informational Signs.

(1) Directional and information signs in the R and OS zone.

(2) Increase in area of wall-mounted or freestanding signs in all permitted zones to twelve (12) square feet for properties with visibility constraints.

(3) Increase in height of freestanding signs in all permitted zones to eight (8) feet for properties with visibility constraints.

b. Monument Sign.

(1) Increase in area of monument signs in the C and I zones to an area exceeding fifty-four (54) square feet per sign face, including the base, for larger centers of three (3) or more acres or where visibility constraints justify a monument sign as opposed to pylon signs.

(2) Increase in height of monument signs in the C and I zones to eight (8) feet, for larger centers of three (3) or more acres or where visibility constraints justify a monument sign as opposed to pylon signs.

c. Pylon Signs.

(1) Increase in the number of pylon signs in the C and I zones for properties with more than one thousand (1,000) feet of continuous street or highway frontage.

(2) Increase in the area of pylon signs in the C and I zones to one hundred sixty (160) square feet for properties with more than one thousand (1,000) feet of continuous street or highway frontage.

(3) Increase in the height of pylon signs in the C and I zones to twenty (20) feet for properties with more than one thousand (1,000) feet of continuous street or highway frontage.

d. Automobile dealership identification placards.

e. Changeable copy signs.

f. Community identification signs.

g. Freeway-oriented signs.

h. Automotive-oriented signs.

i. Marquee signs.

j. Subdivision identification signs.

k. Wall Signs.

(1) Permit up to two (2) primary wall signs along the main elevation of buildings in the C and I zones for a ground floor retail use with two (2) entrances and a minimum frontage of one hundred fifty (150) feet and gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(2) Permit up to four (4) supplemental wall signs along the main elevation of buildings in the C and I zones to advertise services provided or sub-tenants for a retail use with a minimum frontage of one hundred and fifty (150) feet and gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(3) Increase in the area of wall signs in the C and I zones to twenty (20) square feet for second floor establishments with a separate entrance facing a street or on-site parking areas.

(4) Increase in the height of wall signs in the C and I zones to eight (8) feet and two (2) or more vertical lines of text.

2. Findings. Following the procedure set forth in subsection (D) of this section, the Director may approve an application that seeks enhanced signage if, on the basis of the application and evidence submitted, the Director finds that the conditions applicable to the property involved, including size, shape, topography, structure setback, location, or surroundings do not generally apply to the surrounding properties in the same zone. In addition, the Director must find that all proposed enhanced signage:

a. Complies with all applicable design guidelines;

b. Would not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular safety;

c. Would not detract from the character of a historic or architecturally significant structure;

d. Would not be located so as to have a negative impact on the visibility or aesthetic appearance of any adjacent property;

e. Would not detract from the pedestrian quality of the street or area;

f. Would not add to or create an over-proliferation of signs on a particular property;

g. Would enhance the overall development, be in harmony with, and relate visually to other signs on-site, to the structures or developments they identify, and to surrounding development.

F. Master Sign Plans. Shopping centers containing five (5) tenants or more shall prepare a master sign plan for a unified design theme for the center that furthers the architectural theme for the center. This plan is subject to the review and approval of the Director for conformance with this chapter and the development code. All signs in the center shall thereafter conform to such master sign plan or any master sign plan modification subsequently approved by the Director, provided such signage otherwise complies with this chapter.

G. Administrative Sign Variance and Historic Sign Designation.

1. Purpose. The Director has the authority to grant a variance from the standards contained in this chapter or designate a sign as historic and therefore exempt from the standard size, height and type regulations of this chapter. No variance may be granted, however, that would permit any of the prohibited types of signs provided in Section 17.19.240, Prohibited Signs.

2. Application. An application for a sign variance or historic sign designation must be made on the form provided by the Community Development Department, and in addition to any information required by such form, including payment of any applicable processing fee, the application must contain all of the information and materials set forth in subsection (B) of this section.

3. Variance Findings. Following the procedure set forth in subsection (D) of this section, the Director may approve an application that seeks a variance for a sign, if, on the basis of the application and evidence submitted, the Director makes the following findings:

a. That because of special circumstances applicable to the property (size, shape, topography, location or surroundings) or the intended use of the property, the strict application of this chapter or the unified development code deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity under identical zoning classification;

b. That granting the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone and denied to the property for which the variance is sought;

c. That granting the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located;

d. That granting the variance does not constitute a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is situated;

e. That granting the variance does not allow a use or activity which is prohibited by the zoning regulation governing the parcel of property;

f. That granting the variance will not be inconsistent with the City’s General Plan;

g. That no other signage alternative or design would be feasible or be able to provide reasonable signage in accordance with this chapter;

h. That the sign contains at least one of the following:

(1) Creative image reflecting the current or historical character of Santa Clarita, Newhall, Saugus, Canyon Country or Valencia;

(2) Symbols representing the use, name or logo of the building or business;

(3) Unusual lighting techniques;

(4) Handsculptured elements of wood, metal or other materials;

(5) Classic historic design style;

(6) Handpainted lettering or graphics.

4. Historic Designation. Following the procedure set forth in subsection (D) of this section, the Director may approve an application that seeks a historic designation for a sign, if, on the basis of the application and evidence submitted, the Director makes the following findings:

a. That it meets the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historical resources; or

b. That it is at least fifty (50) years old or is of exceptional importance; and is one or more of the following:

(1) That it exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City’s history;

(2) That it embodies distinguishing architectural characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction;

(3) That it has a unique location, a singular physical characteristic or is an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood community or the City;

(4) That it is of a business over fifty (50) years old, considered to have extensive local significance within the Santa Clarita Valley;

c. The sign does not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic or visibility.

If the Director deems a sign historic, the sign area of the subject sign counts toward the overall allowable sign area of the site or building.

H. Time Limit. Signs authorized by a permit issued pursuant to this chapter must be erected within one year of the issuance of the permit, otherwise such approval shall be null and void.

I. Display of Sign Permit Number Required. The sign permit number must be affixed to each approved sign so that the approval of the sign can be verified by field inspection. The permit number must be easily readable from ground level but does not have to be part of the sign face.

J. Revocation of a Sign Permit. Subject to Section 17.19.260, Appeals, of this chapter, the Director may revoke any permit approval upon refusal of the permit holder to comply with the provisions of this chapter after written notice of noncompliance and at least fifteen (15) days’ opportunity to cure. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-1 § 2, 1/25/05; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.070 General Location, Height and Area Standards.

A. Location Standards.

1. Except as specifically provided in this chapter, no sign shall be located upon or project over a public right-of-way.

2. No sign shall extend above the eave line or parapet or the lowest point on the sloping roof of the building on which it is located.

3. Signs shall be designed and located so as not to interfere with the unobstructed clear view of the public right-of-way and nearby traffic regulatory signs or any pedestrian, bicyclist or motor vehicle driver.

B. Sign Height. Sign height shall be measured using the greatest vertical measurement from grade level along the base of the sign structure to the highest point of the sign. Sign height shall be measured from the elevation of the top of the curb fronting such sign when within ten (10) feet of a street property line. When a sign is set back from a property line more than ten (10) feet, sign height shall be measured from the elevation of the ground level surrounding the base of the sign.

C. Sign Area. The surface area of any sign face shall be computed from the smallest rectangles, circles or triangles which will enclose all words, letters, figures, symbols, designs and pictures, together with all framing, background material, colored or illuminated areas, and attention-attracting devices forming an integral part of the overall display, but excluding all support structures, except that:

1. Superficial ornamentation or symbol-type appendages of a nonmessage-bearing character which do not exceed five (5) percent of the surface area shall be exempted from computation.

2. Wall signs painted on or affixed directly to a building wall, facade or roof, and having no discernible boundary shall have the areas between letters, words intended to be read together, and any device intended to draw attention to the sign message included in any computation of surface area.

3. Signs placed in such a manner, or bearing a text, as to require dependence upon each other in order to convey meaning shall be considered one sign and the intervening areas between signs included in any computation of surface area.

4. Spherical, cylindrical or other three-dimensional signs not having conventional sign faces shall be computed from the smallest three-dimensional geometrical shape or shapes which will best approximate the actual surface area of such faces.

5. Logos, sign bands and graphics shall be included as part of the calculation of sign area. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 08-13 § 2, 8/26/08)

17.19.080 Design, Material, Construction and Maintenance Standards.

Each permanent approved sign shall comply with the following standards:

A. Materials and Colors. All permanent signs shall be constructed of durable materials that are compatible in 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; channel lettering; or concrete, stucco or stone monument signs with recessed or raised lettering. Sign colors and materials should be selected to be compatible with the existing building designs and should contribute to legibility and design integrity.

B. Relationship to Buildings. Each permanent sign located upon a site with more than one main building, such as a commercial, office or industrial project, shall be designed to incorporate the materials common or similar to all buildings.

C. Relationship to Other Signs. Where there is more than one sign on a site or building, all permanent signs shall have designs that similarly treat or incorporate the following design elements:

1. Type of construction materials;

2. Sign/letter color and style of copy;

3. Method used for supporting sign (i.e., wall or ground base);

4. Sign cabinet or other configuration of sign area;

5. Illumination; and

6. Location.

D. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Planning Commission, after public hearing and notice pursuant to the provisions of this code, has the authority to establish special signage districts with specific design standards to enable reasonable flexibility for unique circumstances and special design themes.

E. Sign Illumination. 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, and in no event shall illumination be permitted to cause such excessive glare as to constitute a potential hazard to traffic safety. Externally illuminated signs shall be lighted by screened or hidden light sources.

F. Construction. Every sign, and all parts, portions and materials thereof, shall be manufactured, assembled and erected in compliance with all applicable State, federal and City regulations including the City’s building code and electrical code.

G. Maintenance. Every sign and all parts, portions and materials shall be maintained 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. The exposed back of any sign must be suitably covered.

H. Restoration of Building or Property. Within thirty (30) days of the removal of a sign from a building wall or from the grounds of the premises if a freestanding sign, the wall of the building or the grounds of the premises shall be repaired and restored to remove any visible damage or blemish left by the removal of the sign. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)

17.19.090 Building Identification Signs.

Building identification signs are permitted in all zones subject to the following regulations:

A. Number and Area.

1. In RE, RVL, RL, RS and OS zones, one wall-mounted sign, not to exceed one square foot in sign area, shall be permitted per principal use.

2. In RM, RMH, RH and A zones, one wall-mounted sign, not to exceed six (6) square feet in sign area, shall be permitted per principal use.

3. In C and I zones, one wall-mounted sign shall be permitted per principal use, provided:

a. The sign does not exceed six (6) square feet in sign area where located less than thirty (30) feet above ground level, measured at the base of the building below such sign; or

b. The sign does not exceed two (2) percent of the exterior wall area of the building wall on which it is mounted, excluding penthouse walls, where located more than thirty (30) feet above ground level, measured at the base of the building below such sign.

4. This provision shall not be interpreted to prohibit the use of similar signs of a larger size or in greater number where otherwise permitted by this code and computed as part of the sign area permitted for commercial signs as provided in Sections 17.19.100 through 17.19.220.

B. Lighting. Building identification signs may be internally or externally lighted, subject to the following:

1. In R zones, no exposed incandescent lamp used shall exceed a rated wattage of twenty-five (25) watts; and

2. In the OS zone, exposed lamps or light bulbs are prohibited. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.100 Commercial Signs in General.

Commercial signs are permitted in all zones wherever commercial or other nonresidential uses are permitted subject to the regulations contained in Sections 17.19.100 through 17.19.220. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.110 Commercial Signs in the Open Space Zone.

Repealed by Ord. 05-19. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)

17.19.120 Construction Signs.

Construction signs are permitted in all zones, subject to the following regulations:

A. Number and Area.

1. In R and OS zones, one wall-mounted or freestanding construction sign shall be permitted for each street or highway frontage, provided:

a. The sign does not exceed twelve (12) square feet in sign area on any lot with street or highway frontage of one hundred (100) feet or less; or

b. The sign does not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in sign area on any lot with street or highway frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet.

2. In C and I zones, one wall-mounted or freestanding construction sign shall be permitted for each street or highway frontage, provided:

a. The sign does not exceed ninety-six (96) square feet in sign area on any lot with street or highway frontage of one hundred (100) feet or less; or

b. The sign does not exceed one hundred forty-four (144) square feet in sign area on any lot with street or highway frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet.

B. Height. Freestanding construction signs shall not exceed the following heights:

1. In the R, OS and A zones—eight (8) feet; and

2. In the C and I zones—sixteen (16) feet.

C. Location. Construction signs shall be maintained only upon the site of the building or structure under construction, alteration or in process of removal.

D. Lighting.

1. Construction signs in the A, R and OS zones shall be unlighted.

2. Construction signs in C and I zones may be internally or externally lighted.

E. Time Limit. All construction signs shall be removed from the premises within thirty (30) days after the completion of construction, alteration or removal of the structure. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.130 Directional and Informational Signs.

Freestanding or wall-mounted directional and informational signs are permitted in the C and I zones and for commercial and other nonresidential uses in the R and OS zones subject to the following regulations:

A. Sign Review for Enhanced Signage. In the R and OS zones, an application for a sign review for enhanced signage must be submitted and approved prior to the placement of any directional or informational signs. In addition to the findings generally required for enhanced signage, approval of such signs shall be contingent upon the additional finding that the geographic location of or access route to the use identified creates a need for any directional or informational signs not satisfied by other signs permitted by this chapter.

B. Area.

1. In all permitted zones, a maximum area of six (6) square feet per wall-mounted sign or freestanding sign face, including the base, shall be permitted.

2. In all permitted zones, for properties where visibility constraints justify larger signing, a maximum area of twelve (12) square feet per wall-mounted sign or freestanding sign face, including the base, shall be permitted, pursuant to a review for enhanced signing.

3. In all permitted zones, freestanding signs shall have no more than two (2) sign faces.

C. Height.

1. In all permitted zones, freestanding signs shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet.

2. In all permitted zones, for properties where visibility constraints justify higher signing, freestanding signs shall not exceed a height of eight (8) feet, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.

3. In all permitted zones, wall-mounted signs shall not exceed a height of three (3) feet.

D. Location.

1. In the C and I zones, freestanding signs shall be located on-site and shall be set back a minimum one foot from any street or public right-of-way.

2. In the OS zone, freestanding signs may be located on-site and off-site and shall be set back a minimum five (5) feet from any street or public right-of-way.

3. In the R zone, freestanding signs shall be located on-site and shall be set back a minimum five (5) feet from any street or public right-of-way.

4. In all permitted zones, freestanding signs shall be incorporated within a landscape planter unless permitted otherwise by the Director of Community Development.

5. In all permitted zones, freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum twenty-five (25) feet from any adjacent R or OS zoned property.

E. Lighting.

1. In the C and I zones, signs may be internally or externally lighted.

2. In the R and OS zones, signs may be internally or externally lighted; provided, that no exposed incandescent lamp used shall exceed a rated wattage of twenty-five (25) watts. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.140 Incidental Business Signs.

Incidental business signs are permitted in the C and I zones and for commercial and other nonresidential uses in the R and OS zones subject to the following regulations:

A. Each business establishment may be permitted an incidental business sign provided:

1. The sign is a wall-mounted sign; and

2. The sign does not exceed two (2) square feet in sign area.

B. This provision shall not be interpreted to prohibit the use of similar signs of a larger size or in greater numbers where otherwise permitted by this code or computed as part of the sign area permitted for commercial signs provided in this chapter. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.150 Monument Signs.

Monument signs are permitted in the C and I zones and for commercial and other nonresidential uses in the R and OS zones subject to the following regulations:

A. Number.

1. In all permitted zones, only one monument sign may be permitted on any lot or parcel of land having a minimum of one hundred (100) feet of continuous street or highway frontage. For the purposes of calculating frontage on a corner lot, frontage shall include the total linear distance of such lot on each of the streets.

2. In the C and I zones, notwithstanding subsection (A)(1) of this section, in the event of any lot or parcel of land having continuous street or highway frontage exceeding one hundred (100) feet, one additional monument sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred (400) feet of continuous frontage. In no event, however, shall a monument sign be located closer than two hundred fifty (250) feet from any other monument or freestanding sign on the same property or center.

3. In order to reduce the number of nonconforming signs within the City, no parcel of land whereon there exists any legal nonconforming pylon sign shall be allowed a monument sign unless at least one existing legal nonconforming pylon sign or billboard of equal or greater sign area is first removed.

B. Area.

1. In all permitted zones, a maximum area of fifty-four (54) square feet per sign face, including the base, shall be permitted.

2. In the C and I zones, for larger centers of three (3) or more acres or where visibility constraints justify a monument sign as opposed to a pylon sign, the sign may have an area exceeding fifty-four (54) square feet per sign face, including the base, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.

3. In all permitted zones, a monument sign shall have no more than two (2) sign faces.

C. Height.

1. In all permitted zones, a maximum height of six (6) feet shall be permitted.

2. In the C and I zones, for larger centers of three (3) or more acres or where visibility constraints justify a monument sign as opposed to a pylon sign, a maximum height of up to eight (8) feet may be permitted, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.

D. Location.

1. In the C and I zones, monument signs shall be set back a minimum one foot from any street or public right-of-way.

2. In the R and OS zones, monument signs shall be set back a minimum five (5) feet from any street or public right-of-way.

3. In all permitted zones, monument signs shall be incorporated within a landscape planter unless permitted otherwise by the Director of Community Development.

4. In all permitted zones, signs shall be set outside the clear sight line setback zone. The sight line setback zone is defined as eight (8) feet from the extension of the curb line at the centerline of the driveway.

5. In all permitted zones, monument signs shall be set back a minimum twenty-five (25) feet from any adjacent R zoned property.

E. Lighting.

1. In the C and I zones, monument signs may be internally or externally lighted.

2. In the R and OS zones, signs may be internally or externally lighted; provided, that no exposed incandescent lamp used shall exceed a rated wattage of twenty-five (25) watts.

F. Multiple-Tenant Signs. Monument signs displaying five (5) or more tenants per sign face are permitted pursuant to a master sign plan.

G. Address. Monument signs shall clearly show the property address with letter sizes not to exceed eight (8) inches in height. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.160 Off-Site Signs.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or code, any off-site sign (including any billboard) that was lawfully erected prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section may be maintained and repaired in accordance with the applicable regulations of this chapter as a legal nonconforming use; provided, however, that in no event shall such legal nonconforming use be expanded. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.170 Pylon Signs.

In lieu of a monument sign as permitted in Section 17.19.150, pylon signs are permitted in the C and I zones and for commercial uses in the OS zones subject to the following regulations:

A. Number.

1. In all permitted zones, a maximum of one pylon sign per parcel of land or shopping center containing a minimum of three (3) acres and five hundred (500) feet of street frontage shall be permitted. For the purposes of calculating frontage on a corner lot, frontage shall include the total linear distance of such lot along each of the streets.

2. In the C and I zones, notwithstanding subsection (A)(1) of this section, in the event any lot or parcel of land having continuous street or highway frontage exceeding five hundred (500) feet, one additional pylon or monument sign may be permitted for larger centers with more than one thousand (1,000) feet of street frontage, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing. In no event shall a pylon or monument sign be located closer than two hundred fifty (250) feet from any other pylon or monument sign on the same property or center.

3. In order to reduce the number of nonconforming signs within the City, no parcel of land whereon there exists any legal nonconforming pylon signs shall be allowed another pylon sign unless all existing legal nonconforming pylon signs or billboards are first removed.

B. Area.

1. In the C and I zones, a maximum area of forty (40) square feet per sign face shall be permitted.

2. In the C and I zones, for larger centers with more than one thousand (1,000) feet of street frontage, signs may have a maximum area up to one hundred sixty (160) square feet pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.

3. In the OS zone, a maximum area of twenty-four (24) square feet per sign face shall be permitted.

4. In all permitted zones, a pylon sign shall have no more than two (2) sign faces.

C. Height.

1. In all permitted zones, a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet shall be permitted.

2. In the C and I zones, for larger centers with more than one thousand (1,000) feet of street frontage, a maximum height of up to twenty (20) feet may be permitted, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.

D. Location.

1. In the C and I zones, pylon signs shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from any street or public right-of-way.

2. In the OS zone, pylon signs shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from any street or public right-of-way.

3. In all permitted zones, pylon signs shall be incorporated within a landscape planter unless permitted otherwise by the Director of Community Development.

4. In all permitted zones, pylon signs shall be set back a minimum twenty-five (25) feet from any R zoned property.

E. Lighting.

1. In the C and I zones, pylon signs may be internally or externally lighted.

2. In the OS zone, pylon signs may be internally or externally lighted; provided, that no exposed incandescent lamp used shall exceed a rated wattage of twenty-five (25) watts.

F. Multiple-Tenant Signs. Signs displaying five (5) or more tenants per sign face are permitted pursuant to a master sign plan. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.180 Real Estate Signs.

Real estate signs are permitted in all zones subject to the following restrictions:

A. Number and Area.

1. In A, RE, RVL, RL, RS and OS zones, one wall-mounted or freestanding real estate sign shall be permitted for each street or highway frontage, provided:

a. The sign does not exceed six (6) square feet in sign area or twelve (12) square feet in sign area, if two-sided, on any lot having a street or highway frontage of one hundred (100) feet or less; or

b. The sign does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area or sixty-four (64) square feet in sign area, if two-sided, on any lot having a street or highway frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet.

2. In RM, RMH and RH zones, one wall-mounted or freestanding real estate sign shall be permitted for each street or highway frontage, provided:

a. The sign does not exceed twelve (12) square feet in sign area or twenty-four (24) square feet in sign area, if two-sided, on any frontage of one hundred (100) feet or less; or

b. The sign does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area or sixty-four (64) square feet in sign area, if two-sided, on any lot or parcel of land having a street or highway frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet.

3. In the C and I zones, one wall-mounted or freestanding real estate sign shall be permitted for each street or highway frontage, provided:

a. The sign does not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in sign area or ninety-six (96) square feet in sign area, if two-sided, on any frontage of one hundred (100) feet or less; or

b. The sign does not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area or two hundred (200) square feet, if two-sided, on any frontage in excess of one hundred (100) feet.

B. Height. Freestanding real estate signs shall not exceed the following heights:

1. In the A, R and OS zones—eight (8) feet; and

2. In the C and I zones—fifteen (15) feet.

C. Location.

1. Freestanding real estate signs may be placed in front yard setback areas, provided such signs are located not less than ten (10) feet from any adjacent street or highway; and

2. Freestanding real estate signs shall not be placed nearer to any lot line than ten (10) feet.

D. Lighting.

1. Real estate signs in the R, OS and A zones shall not be lighted; and

2. Real estate signs in C and I zones may be internally or externally lighted.

E. Time Limit. All real estate signs shall be removed from the premises within thirty (30) days after the property has been rented, leased or sold. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.190 Special-Purpose Signs.

The following special-purpose signs are permitted as provided in this section:

A. Automobile Dealership Identification Placards. On-site automobile identification placards for approved franchised vehicle sales facilities are permitted on street frontage parking lot light standards pursuant to sign review for enhanced signing and the following regulations:

1. Area. A maximum area of eight (8) square feet per placard shall be permitted.

2. Number. A maximum two (2) placards on each side of a light standard shall be permitted for a total maximum of four (4) signs per light standard.

3. Lighting. Signs shall not be lighted.

B. Changeable Copy Signs. In lieu of a regular monument, pylon or wall sign otherwise permitted under this chapter, one changeable copy sign may be permitted on each lot or parcel of land in any zone if the premises are (i) approved for a use allowing the assembly of one hundred (100) or more persons for meetings or other events and (ii) such meetings or other events occur on a regular basis, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing and the following regulations:

1. Area. In no event shall a sign exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area.

2. All other applicable code provisions pertaining to monument, pylon or wall signs shall apply.

C. Electronic Readerboard Signs. In lieu of a regular monument, pylon, freeway-oriented or freeway commercial center sign otherwise permitted in this chapter, one electronic readerboard sign may be permitted on each lot or parcel of land in the C and I zones subject to approval of a conditional use permit and the following regulations:

1. Number. A maximum one sign shall be permitted for each lot or parcel of land containing a minimum area of twenty five (25) acres.

2. Lighting.

a. The proposed display illumination shall not have continuous motion or appear to be in continuous motion.

b. The message rate shall not change at a rate faster than one message every four (4) seconds.

c. The interval between messages shall be a minimum one second.

d. The intensity of the illumination does not change.

3. Location. Signs shall be set back a minimum one hundred (100) feet from any R zone.

4. All other applicable code provisions for monument, pylon, freeway-oriented or freeway commercial center signs shall apply.

D. Community Identification Signs. Freestanding community identification signs are permitted in any zone at or near the entrance to Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, Valencia, Sand Canyon or Placerita Canyon pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing and the following regulations:

1. Area. Signs shall not exceed ninety-six (96) square feet in sign area or one hundred ninety-two (192) square feet in sign area, if two-sided.

2. Height. Signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.

3. Lighting. Such signs may be internally or externally lighted.

4. Design. Signs shall be architecturally related to the community area in which they are located and shall be constructed with decorative materials that are compatible with the location and the community.

5. All other applicable code provisions for monument or pylon signs shall apply.

E. Freeway-oriented pylon signs are permitted in the C and I zones for food, lodging or motor vehicle fuel businesses to be viewed primarily from an adjacent freeway, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing and the following regulations:

1. Number. A maximum of one sign is permitted on a lot or a parcel of land.

2. Area. A maximum area of two hundred (200) square feet per sign face shall be permitted.

3. Height. A maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet shall be permitted.

4. Lighting. Signs may be internally or externally lighted. No exposed neon or incandescent lamp shall be utilized.

5. All other applicable code provisions for pylon signs shall apply.

F. Automotive-oriented pylon signs are permitted in the CTC zone for businesses primarily devoted to automotive sales or service, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing and the following regulations:

1. Number. A maximum of one sign is permitted on a lot or parcel of land.

2. Area. A maximum area of two hundred (200) square feet per sign face shall be permitted.

3. Height. A maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet shall be permitted.

4. Lighting. Signs may be internally or externally lighted. No exposed neon or incandescent lamp shall be utilized.

5. All other applicable code provisions for pylon signs shall apply.

G. Fuel Pricing Signs. Fuel pricing signs are permitted in the C and I zones for businesses offering gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel for sale, subject to the following regulations:

1. Types. Signs shall be separate freestanding signs, panels mounted to freestanding sign structures, or combined freestanding commercial and fuel pricing signs.

2. Number and Area.

a. One sign, not to exceed sixty (60) square feet in sign area, including the base, shall be permitted for each street or highway frontage.

b. If a business is located on a street corner, one pylon sign, not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area, shall be permitted at the corner in lieu of separate signs on each of the intersecting frontages.

3. Height.

a. A maximum height of six (6) feet shall be permitted.

b. For signs located on a street corner, a pylon sign with a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet shall be permitted.

4. Location. Freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum twenty-five (25) feet from an existing freestanding sign or to a lot line other than one adjoining a street or highway.

5. All other applicable code provisions for monument or pylon signs shall apply.

H. Marquee Signs. Marquee signs for approved movie and live performance/theater uses are permitted in any C zone subject to the approval of a sign review for enhanced signage and the following regulations:

1. Area. Signs shall be proportional in sign area to the structure on which they are located.

2. Height. Signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.

3. Lighting. Signs may be internally or externally lighted.

I. Freeway Commercial Center Signs. Freeway commercial center signs are permitted in the C and I zones for signs to be viewed primarily from an adjacent freeway subject to approval of a conditional use permit and the following regulations:

1. Number.

a. A maximum one on-site or off-site sign shall be permitted for each lot or parcel of land along a freeway containing a minimum land area of fifty (50) acres.

b. Additional freeway commercial center signs may be permitted provided they are separated a minimum two thousand feet (2,000) feet from any other freeway commercial center sign and five hundred (500) feet from any other freestanding sign.

2. Area. A maximum of nine hundred (900) square feet in sign area per face, including the base, shall be permitted.

3. Height. A maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet shall be permitted.

4. Lighting. Signs may be internally or externally lighted.

5. Design. Signs shall be architecturally related to the area in which they are located, or if located in areas without development, shall be in keeping with the natural surroundings.

6. All other applicable code provisions for pylon signs shall apply.

J. Special Event Banner Signs. Special event banner signs are permitted in the C and I zones subject to the following regulations:

1. Time Limits. Signs shall be limited to forty-five (45) days per year for each establishment. This time may be utilized in any combination of duration; however, the number of special events shall not exceed five (5) per calendar year and no single event shall exceed twenty-one (21) consecutive days.

2. Height and Area. Signs shall be limited to three (3) feet in height and sixty (60) square feet in area and may not include prices, telephone numbers, leasing information, name brands or specific items for sale.

3. Location. Signs shall be affixed wholly to the structure or site associated with the special event, shall not extend above the roofline and shall not encroach into the public right-of-way. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.200 Subdivision Identification, Sales, Entry and Special-Feature Signs.

Subdivision sales, identification and related entry and special-feature signs are permitted in all zones subject to the following regulations:

A. Subdivision identification signs, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing. Includes on-site signs that identify a subdivision, but which contain no other advertising matter.

1. Area. Signs shall not exceed fifty-four (54) square feet in sign area.

2. Height. Signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

3. Lighting. Signs may be externally lighted or backlit (halo lighting).

B. Subdivision Sales Signs. Includes temporary signs that contain the names of and the information relating to a subdivision being offered for sale or lease for the first time, but contain no other advertising matter.

1. Number and Area. One freestanding subdivision sales sign shall be permitted for each street or highway frontage bordering the tract, provided:

a. Signs shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in sign area where such tract contains ten (10) lots or less;

b. Signs shall not exceed one hundred and twenty-eight (128) square feet in area where such tract contains eleven (11) to nineteen (19) lots; and

c. Signs shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) square feet in area where such tract contains more than twenty (20) lots.

2. Height.

a. Subdivision sales signs shall not exceed the following heights:

(1) Eight (8) feet where such sign has a sign area of sixty-four (64) square feet or less; and

(2) Sixteen (16) feet where such sign is sixty-five (65) square feet or greater in sign area.

b. Where a wall is required as a condition of approval along the street or highway frontage for which such sign is permitted, the Director may modify this height regulation as may be necessary to allow for the visibility of the sign.

3. Location. All subdivision sales signs shall be located on the subdivision and shall be oriented to read from the street or highway for which such sign is permitted.

4. Lighting. Subdivision sales signs may be internally or externally lighted.

5. Time Limit. Subdivision sales signs shall be maintained only until all the property is disposed of, or for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance of the first building permit for the subdivision, whichever should occur first. Any structure used for such purpose shall, at the end of such three (3) year period, be either removed or restored for a use permitted in the zone where located, except that the Director may, upon showing of need by the owner of the property, extend the permitted time beyond three (3) years.

6. Text. All text on such signs shall relate exclusively to the subdivision being offered for sale or lease.

C. Subdivision Entry and Special-Feature Signs. Includes temporary signs that provide necessary travel directions to and within a subdivision offering properties for sale or lease for the first time, but which contains no other advertising matter.

1. Sign Review for Enhanced Signage. Subject to the approval of a sign review for enhanced signage, the following related signs may be permitted in any subdivision qualifying for subdivision sales signs:

a. Subdivision entry signs as are necessary to facilitate entry into and movement within the subdivision; and

b. Subdivision special-feature signs located in the immediate vicinity of an approved model home and temporary real estate tract office.

2. Area.

a. Subdivision entry signs shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in sign area.

b. Subdivision special-feature signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in sign area.

3. Height. Subdivision entry and special-feature signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.

4. Lighting. Subdivision entry and special-feature signs shall be unlighted.

5. Location. Subdivision entry and special-feature signs shall be located within the subdivision.

6. Time Limit. Subdivision entry and special-feature signs shall have the same time limit as subdivision sales signs approved for the same tract and shall be removed at the end of such period. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.210 Wall Signs.

Wall signs are permitted in the C and I zones and for commercial and other nonresidential uses in the R and OS zones subject to the following regulations:

A. Number and Area.

1. Ground-Floor Establishments.

a. In all permitted zones, each ground-floor establishment with a separate entrance shall be permitted one primary wall sign along the main elevation with a primary entrance, facing a street or on-site parking area. A maximum of one and one-half (1.5) square feet of wall sign area for each one linear foot of building or tenant frontage shall be permitted.

b. In the C and I zones, each ground-floor establishment with a separate entrance shall be permitted secondary wall signs along up to two (2) other elevations (including the rear) with a secondary entrance, facing a street or on-site parking area. A maximum of one-half (1/2) the allowable area of the primary wall sign shall be permitted.

c. In the C and I zones, a ground-floor retail establishment with two (2) entrances along the main elevation may be permitted two (2) primary wall signs along the main elevation, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing and the following regulations:

(1) The main elevation shall have a minimum frontage of one hundred and fifty (150) feet, and a minimum gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(2) The combined area of all signing along the main elevation shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet of wall area for each one linear foot of building or tenant frontage.

(3) The wall signs shall have the same design and shall be located adjacent to or above the building entrances.

d. In the C and I zones, larger ground-floor retail establishments may be permitted up to four (4) supplemental wall signs along the main elevation to advertise services provided or sub-tenants, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing and the following regulations:

(1) The main elevation shall have a minimum frontage of one hundred and fifty (150) feet, and a minimum gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(2) The combined area of all signing along the main elevation shall not exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet of wall area for each one linear foot of building or tenant frontage.

(3) The combined area of all supplemental signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the area of all signing along the main elevation.

2. Shared Entrances.

a. In all permitted zones, any building containing establishments that front only an interior mall having a limited number of entrances shall be considered a single establishment for the purpose of computing the number and area of wall signs permitted on the exterior walls of such building.

b. In the C and I zones, each first- and second-floor establishment that does not have a separate entrance or does not front a street or on-site parking area shall be permitted a maximum sign area of two (2) square feet oriented facing the street, entrance or on-site parking area.

3. Second Floor Establishments. In the C and I zones, for each second floor establishment with a separate entrance facing a street or on-site parking area, one wall sign with a maximum area of ten (10) square feet shall be permitted. A maximum area of up to twenty (20) square feet may be permitted, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.

4. In the C and I zones, a maximum three (3) wall signs shall be permitted per ground floor establishment with a separate entrance and a maximum one wall sign shall be permitted per elevation of each ground-floor establishment, except as permitted in subsections A(1)(c) and A(1)(d) of this section.

B. Height.

1. In all permitted zones, a maximum height of up to two (2) feet and one vertical line of text shall be permitted. For initial capital letters or logos, a maximum height of up to two and one-half (2-1/2) feet shall be permitted.

2. In the C and I zones, a maximum height of up to eight (8) feet and two (2) or more vertical lines of text may be permitted, pursuant to a sign review for enhanced signing.

C. Width. In all permitted zones, the maximum width of seventy-five (75) percent of the building or tenant frontage shall be permitted.

D. Location.

1. In all permitted zones, wall signs shall not extend above eave line or parapet on the lowest point on the sloping roof of the building on which it is located.

2. In all permitted zones, that portion or any actual or false roof varying forty-five (45) degrees or less from a vertical plane may be considered an extension of the building wall for the purpose of wall sign placement.

3. In all permitted zones, wall signs shall be located approximately parallel to the plane of the building and shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the building face.

E. Lighting.

1. In the C and I zones, monument signs may be internally or externally lighted.

2. In the R and OS zones, signs may be internally or externally lighted; provided, that no exposed incandescent lamp used shall exceed a rated wattage of twenty-five (25) watts.

F. Multiple-Tenant Signs. Monument signs displaying five (5) or more tenants per sign face are permitted pursuant to a master sign plan. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.220 Window Signs.

Window signs are permitted in all zones; provided, that such signs do not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the area of any single window or of adjoining windows on the same frontage. This provision is not intended to restrict signs utilized as part of a window display of merchandise when such signs are incorporated within such display. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.230 Temporary Freestanding Signs.

Temporary freestanding signs are permitted in all zones subject to the following regulations:

A. Number and Time Limits.

1. In the C, I and OS Zones. No temporary freestanding commercial signs permitted at any time.

2. In the R Zone. No temporary freestanding commercial signs permitted at any time.

B. Area.

1. In the C, I and OS Zones. A maximum area for each temporary freestanding noncommercial sign of thirty-two (32) square feet and a maximum aggregate area for all temporary freestanding noncommercial signs on an individual parcel or within a commercial center of two hundred (200) square feet is permitted.

2. In the R Zone. A maximum area for each temporary freestanding noncommercial sign of thirty-two (32) square feet and a maximum aggregate area for all temporary freestanding noncommercial signs on an individual parcel of land of one hundred (100) square feet is permitted.

C. Location. Signs may be placed in the front yard or side yard of any property; provided, that the signs do not encroach into any public right-of-way. Unless otherwise authorized in this chapter, temporary signs shall not extend over or into any public right-of-way, street, alley, sidewalk or other public thoroughfare.

D. Lighting. Signs shall not be lighted.

E. Removal. All temporary freestanding signs must be removed within ten (10) days after the event for which they are intended. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05; Ord. 07-1 § 2, 1/23/07; Ord. 08-16 § 2, 12/9/08; Ord. 11-5 § 1, 2/22/11)

17.19.240 Prohibited Signs.

The following signs shall be prohibited in all zones:

A. Signs which contain or utilize any of the following:

1. Any exposed incandescent lamp with a rated wattage in excess of forty (40) watts;

2. Any exposed incandescent lamp with an external metallic reflector;

3. Any revolving beacon light;

4. Any continuous or sequential flashing operation;

B. Revolving signs.

C. Signs advertising or displaying any unlawful act, business or purpose.

D. Signs emitting audible sounds, odors or particulate matter.

E. Any strings of pennants, or streamers, clusters of flags, strings of twirlers or propellers, flares, balloons and similar attention-getting devices, with the exception of any national, State, local governmental, institutional or corporate flags, properly displayed.

F. Devices projecting or otherwise reproducing the image of a sign or message on any surface or object.

G. Portable signs (including A-frame signs), except for real estate signs.

H. Temporary signs, except as otherwise specifically permitted by this chapter.

I. Projecting signs.

J. Roof signs, unless deemed historic under Section 17.19.060.

K. Painted signs, except if deemed historic per Section 17.19.060.

L. Signs located in such a manner to constitute a potential traffic hazard or obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign or signal device, or designed to resemble or conflict with any authorized traffic control sign.

M. Off-site signs, except as provided in Sections 17.19.160 and 17.19.190(G). (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.250 Removal of Signs.

A. Unsafe Signs. Any unsafe sign may be removed by the City without prior notice. Alternatively, the Director may issue a notice of violation and give the permit holder, property owner or person in possession and control of the property fifteen (15) days to cure the violation. In the case of an unsafe sign removed by the City, the costs of such removal and storage shall be borne by the permit holder, property owner, or person in possession and control of the property, as applicable, and may be collected by the City in the same manner as it collects any other debt or obligation. No unsafe sign that has been removed and stored by the City shall be released until the costs of removal and storage have been paid. If an unsafe sign remains unclaimed for a period of thirty (30) days after notice of removal is sent to the approval holder, property owner, or person in possession and control of the property, it shall be deemed to be unclaimed personal property and disposed of in accordance with the law.

B. Illegal Signs. Any illegal sign shall be removed or brought into conformity by the approval holder, property owner, or person in possession and control of the property following written notice from the Director. Such 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 fifteen (15) days from the date of mailing the notice. The Director’s order may be appealed to the Planning Commission in the manner provided in Section 17.19.260. In the event that such order is appealed to the Planning Commission, which, following a hearing, upholds the order of the Director, the City need not comply with the provisions of subsections (D)(1) through (5) of this section in order to abate the sign.

C. Legal Nonconforming Signs—Special Circumstances. No legal nonconforming sign shall be required to be removed on the sole basis of its height or size if special topographic circumstances would result in a material impairment of visibility of the sign or the owner’s or user’s ability to adequately and effectively continue to communicate to the public through the use of the sign. The owner or user may maintain the sign at the business premises and at a location necessary for continued public visibility at the height or size at which the sign was previously erected pursuant to all applicable codes, regulations and permits. Such signs shall be deemed to be in conformance with this chapter.

D. Abatement of Signs. Whenever the permit holder, property owner, or person in possession or control of the property fails to comply with an order of the Director requiring compliance with this chapter, in addition to any other remedies provided in this code or by law for the abatement of illegal signs or other public nuisances, the City may abate any such sign in the following manner:

1. Declaration of Nuisance. The City Council may declare, by resolution, as public nuisances and abate all illegal signs within its jurisdiction. The resolution shall describe the property upon which or in front of which the nuisance exists by stating the lot and block number according to the County Assessor’s map and street address, if known. Any number of parcels of private property may be included in one resolution.

2. Notice of Hearing. Prior to the adoption of the resolution by the City Council, the City Clerk shall send not less than ten (10) days’ written notice to all persons owning the property described in the proposed resolution as determined by the last equalized assessment roll available on the date the notice is prepared. In addition, the notice shall be sent to all known persons, if any, in possession or control of such property if their names are different from those appearing on the assessment roll, and to the approval holder, if any. The notice shall state the date, time and place of the hearing and generally describe the purpose of the hearing and the nature of the illegal sign.

3. Posting of Notice.

a. After adoption of the resolution, the enforcement officer shall cause notices to be conspicuously posted on or in front of the property on or in front of which the illegal sign exists.

b. Notice shall be substantially in the following form:

NOTICE TO REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN

Notice is hereby given that on the _____ day of __________, 20___, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita adopted a resolution declaring that an illegal sign is located on or in front of this property which constitutes a public nuisance and must be abated by the removal of the illegal sign. Otherwise, it will be removed, and the nuisance abated by the City. The cost of removal will be assessed upon the property from or in front of which the sign is removed and will constitute a lien upon the property until paid. Reference is hereby made to the resolution for further particulars. A copy of this resolution is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

All property owners having any objection to the proposed removal of the sign are hereby notified to attend a meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita to be held on __________ at _____ a.m./p.m. at (_____location______), when their objections will be heard and given due consideration.

Dated this _____ day of _______________, 20___.

_______________________________

City Clerk

City of Santa Clarita

c. This notice shall be posted at least ten (10) days prior to the time for hearing objections by the City Council.

4. Written Notice of Proposed Abatement.

a. In addition to posting notice of the resolution and notice of the meeting when objections will be heard, the City Council shall direct the City Clerk to mail written notice of the proposed abatement to all the persons owning the property described in the resolution. The City Clerk shall cause the written notice to be mailed to each person on whom the described property is assessed in the last equalized assessment roll available on the date the resolution was adopted by the City Council.

b. The City Clerk shall confirm with the County Assessor the names and addresses of all the persons owning the property described in the resolution. The address of a property owner shown on the assessment roll is conclusively deemed to be the proper address for the purpose of mailing the notice. If the County of Los Angeles poses any charges upon the City for the actual costs of furnishing the list, the City shall reimburse the County, and such costs shall be a part of the cost of abatement assessed against the property owner.

c. The notices mailed by the City Clerk shall be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the time for hearing objections by the City Council. The notices mailed by the clerk shall be substantially in the form of notice set forth hereinabove.

5. Hearing—Continuances—Objections—Finality of Decision—Order to Abate.

a. At the time stated in the notices, the City Council shall hear and consider all objections to the proposed removal of the sign. It may continue the hearing from time to time. By motion or resolution at the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council shall allow or overrule any objections. At that time, the City acquires jurisdiction to proceed and perform the work of removal.

b. The decision of the City Council is final. If objections have not been made, or after the City Council has disposed of those made, the Council shall order the enforcement officer to abate the nuisance by having the sign removed. The order shall be made by motion or resolution.

6. Entry Upon Private Property. The enforcement officer or City contractor may enter private property to abate the nuisance.

7. Removal by Owner—Special Assessment and Lien for Costs. Before the enforcement officer takes action, the property owner or person in possession or control of the property may remove the illegal sign at the owner’s own cost and expense. Notwithstanding such action, in any matter in which an order to abate has been issued, the City Council may, by motion or resolution, further order that a special assessment and lien shall be limited to the costs incurred by the City in enforcing abatement upon the property, including investigation, boundary determination, measurement, clerical, legal and other related costs.

8. Cost of Abatement—Itemization.

a. The enforcement officer shall keep an account of the cost of abatement of an illegal sign. Such officer shall submit to the City Council, for confirmation, an itemized written report showing that cost.

b. A copy of the report shall be posted at least three (3) days prior to its submission to the City Council, on or near the City Council chambers door, with notice of the time of submission.

c. At the time fixed for receiving and considering the report, the City Council shall hear it with any objections of the property owners liable to be assessed for the abatement. The City Council may modify the report if it is deemed necessary. The City Council shall then confirm the report by motion or resolution.

9. Abatement by Contract. The nuisance may, in the sole discretion of the City Council, be abated by performance on a contract awarded by the City Council on the basis of competitive bids let to the lowest responsible bidder. The contractor performing the contract shall keep an itemized account and submit such itemized written report for each separate parcel of property required by subsection (D)(7) of this section.

10. Special Assessment and Lien.

a. The costs incurred by the City in enforcing abatement upon the parcel or parcels, including investigation, boundary determination, measurement, clerical, legal or other related costs, are a special assessment against that parcel. After the assessment is made and confirmed, a lien attaches on the parcel upon recordation of the order confirming the assessment in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. In the event any real property to which a lien would attach has been transferred or conveyed to a bona fide purchaser for value, or if the lien of a bona fide encumbrancer for value has been created and attaches thereon, prior to the date on which the first installment of the assessment would become delinquent, the lien which would otherwise be imposed by this section shall not attach to the real property and the costs of abatement and the costs of enforcing abatement, as confirmed, relating to the property shall be transferred to the unsecured roll for collection.

b. Upon confirmation of the report, a copy shall be given to the County Assessor and Tax Collector, who shall add the amount of the assessment to the next regular tax bill levied against the parcel for municipal purposes.

c. The City shall file a certified copy of the report with the County Assessor, Tax Collector and County Auditor on or before August 10th of each calendar year. The description of the parcels reported shall be those used for the same parcels on the Los Angeles County Assessor’s map books for the current year.

d. The City shall request the County Auditor to enter each assessment on the County tax roll opposite the parcel of land.

e. The City shall further request the County Auditor to collect the amount of the assessment at the time and in the manner of ordinary municipal taxes. Any delinquencies in the amount due are subject to the same penalties and procedures of foreclosure provided for ordinary municipal taxes.

f. The City acknowledges that the County Tax Collector, at his or her own discretion, may collect assessments without reference to the general taxes by issuing separate bills and receipts for the assessments. It is further acknowledged that the lien of assessment has the priority of the taxes with which it is collected, and further, that all laws relating to levy, collection and enforcement of County taxes apply to these special assessments.

11. Issuance of Receipts for Abatement Costs. The Enforcement Officer may receive the amount due on the abatement costs and issue receipts at any time after the confirmation of the report and until ten (10) days before a copy is given to the Assessor and Tax Collector or, where a certified copy is filed with the County Auditor, until August 1st following the confirmation of the report.

12. Refund of Assessments. The City Council may order a refund of all or part of an assessment pursuant to this section if it finds that all or part of the assessment has been erroneously levied. An assessment, or part thereof, shall not be refunded unless a claim is filed with the City Clerk on or before November 1st after the assessment has become due and payable. The claim shall be verified by the person who paid the assessment or by the person’s guardian, conservator, executor or administrator. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-1 § 2, 1/25/05)

17.19.260 Appeals.

A. Any person seeking to appeal a decision of the Director granting or denying an application for issuance of a sign permit, revoking a permit or ordering the remediation or removal of a sign may appeal such action first to the Planning Commission, and, if dissatisfied with the decision of the Planning Commission, then to the City Council in the manner provided by Sections 17.01.110 through 17.01.130 of this code. The City shall expeditiously schedule a hearing before the Planning Commission or City Council, as applicable, not later than thirty (30) days after the notice of appeal is received by the City; provided, however, the hearing may be held after such thirty (30) day period upon the request or concurrence of the appellant. Action on the appeal shall be taken at the time of the hearing by the Planning Commission or City Council, as applicable, unless the appellant requests a continuance. The time for compliance of any original order shall be stayed during the pendency of any hearing before the Planning Commission or City Council. The appellant shall be notified in writing of the Planning Commission or City Council’s decision, no later than fifteen (15) days after action has been taken.

B. Any person dissatisfied with the final action taken by the City Council may seek prompt judicial review of such decision pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.8. (Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03; Ord. 05-19 § 2, 12/13/05)

17.19.270 Sign Regulations Matrix.

[To be revised upon adoption of the amendments]

(Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)

17.19.280 Illustration of Sign Types.

(Ord. 03-17 § 2, 12/9/03)

Division 3. Grading