Animated Billboard, (includes Digital Billboard) Permit Required? Permitted ML, MG, MBP CT, CG,CH, ML, MG, MBP 6, 9 Max. Area 4 sf of primary property MAX 675 sf per face 7 MIN 244 sf per face 7 Bulletin Board No All 20 sf Church / Religious Worship Facility Commemorative Plaque Digital Directional Display Window CH 1 primary property 4 sf of Table 22.1-1 Permitted s Max. Number Max. Height Additional Standards One per vehicular access to property, including cluster signs 500 separation between billboards One per street 35 35 Not to exceed 7 above natural grade Two 35 (a) Flashing signs shall be limited to illumination equivalent to incandescent bulbs of 11 watts and shall not flash more than one hundred fifty times per minute (b) Chaser signs shall be limited to a flashing rate of 100 times per minute (c) Animated signs with rotating "beacon" type lighting elements are prohibited (a) Billboards shall be no closer than 500 to one another on the same side of the street unless separated by a building and not visible from each other (b) Billboards shall comply with the California Outdoor Advertising Act and Regulations (c) Legal nonconforming billboards may not be converted to digital billboards. (d) Digital billboards see additional standards under Digital. (a) Location limited to the property of public charitable or religious institutions (a) Each facility may display one wall identification sign and one freestanding, changeable copy, directory sign (b) s shall be architecturally related to the structure to which they are appurtenant (c) Illumination of signs shall be achieved only through use of non-flashing, indirect or internal lighting reflecting only upon those properties of which light source is located No All 2 sf n/r n/r (a) Limited to plaques placed by recognized historical agencies No All C and M All R2, R3, All C & M All 4 sf of primary property not to exceed 675 sf 18 sf n/r 5 40% of window area One per lot 35 one per business Not to exceed 3 above natural grade n/r No additional standards beyond those otherwise required by Chapter 22.1. (a) Message shall remain displayed a minimum of 10 seconds. (b) Animation and full motion video is prohibited. (c) Light levels shall be appropriate for the ambient light conditions; shall not be unreasonably bright. (a) s designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to an entrance or parking area within the same parcel, or within a contiguous development where properties have the same owner. (b) Modifications to the size and location of these signs may be granted with review and approval by the City's Administrative Committee. (c) Off-site signs within a contiguous development where properties have the same owner or show extreme hardship due to the unique location of the property which the sign serves are subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission. For purposes of this section, contiguous is defined as sharing a lot line. May not be located across the street. (a) s shall be incorporated into a display of merchandise or a display relating to services offered rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 16
Governmental Regulatory Historical Structure Permit Required? Permitted Max. Area Max. Number Table 22.1-1 Permitted s Max. Height No All n/r n/r n/r No All 2 sf one per business House Numbers No All n/r n/r 10 inches tall Identification Inflatable Marquee Monument All 100 sf one per lot All C & M CT, CD, CG, CH R-2, R-3, All C & M Max. width/ diameter of 20 feet. 4 sf of primary property not to exceed 675 sf Max width 8 One per lot One per vehicular access to property, including cluster signs One per vehicular access to property, but no more than n/r not to exceed 3 above natural grade Not to exceed 20 above natural grade 35 Not to exceed 35 above natural grade rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 17 Additional Standards (a) s for control of traffic and other regulatory purposes, street signs, danger signs, railroad crossings signs, and signs of public service companies indicating danger and aids to service or safety (a) Limited to designated historical structures or landmarks (a) "No trespassing", "no parking", and other warning signs are also allowed (b) Includes illuminated and un-illuminated signs (a) Permitted for multiple dwellings, clubs, lodges, community/neighborhood and similar uses (a) All inflatable signs must be set back from public right-of-way line(s) a distance equal to the height of the inflatable signs (b) s shall only be erected for a maximum period of 30 days at no less than 3 month intervals (c) s shall be mounted on any portion of the property where the business is located, except the roof. Such signs shall not be mounted or suspended from the roof of a structure (d) Floating hot air balloons or other tethered floating inflatable signs are exempt from the maximum height and setback requirements (specified in (a) above) for inflatable signs (e) No portion of an inflatable sign shall encroach in or over the public right-of-way or be situated to obstruct or impair vision or traffic or in any manner create a nuisance, hazard or disturbance to the health or welfare of the public (f) No more than one sign shall be approved within any one street block and erected at the same time (a) Minimum clearance of 8 above the sidewalk (b) Shall be attached by approved means (c) Shall not extend beyond the interior face of the marquee columns or walls adjacent to the street (d) Electric marquee signs shall be constructed of approved materials, except as specified in this Chapter. (e) All electrical equipment shall be listed for its intended use by an approved testing laboratory (f) Electrical equipment used in connection with display signs shall be installed in accordance with local ordinances regulating electrical installation (g) For neon signs, all primary and secondary wiring shall be enclosed in conduit. All electrodes must be enclosed in conduit and terminate in a metal box and all transformers shall be enclosed in metal boxes (h) All electrical equipment shall be listed for its intended use by an approved testing laboratory (i) See Figure 22.1-11, Marquee s (a) Shall be architecturally compatible to the surrounding buildings.
Permit Required? Permitted Murals No All Occupant No All Max. Area Shall not exceed 100% of Wall Space and not less than 70% of wall space 3 sf per sign Table 22.1-1 Permitted s Max. Number Max. Height Additional Standards two per street One wall per building or structure, certain exceptions apply Two per street Paper Notice No All n/r n/r n/r Parking Lot No All 5 sf Pole-Mounted / Freestanding All C & M 9 See footnote 2 One per parking lot One per vehicular access to property, including cluster signs n/r 10 6 See footnote 3 Political No All 32 sf two per lot 3 rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 18 (a) The content/subject matter of the mural shall be of historical significance (e.g., historical eras, historical figures, significant buildings/structures, or significant events or activities). (b) Murals on private property shall be approved by the Administrative Committee; murals on public buildings shall first be approved by the Community Services Commission and then by the Administrative Committee. (c) No part of the artwork shall project from the building in any direction. (d) Shall not advertise any specific good or service, including political type messages. (e) Shall not be the side of the buildings main entrance. (f) Refer to City of El Centro Mural Policy and Guidelines for further information. (b) s limited in content to name of occupant, address of premises, and signs of danger or a cautionary nature (c) s may be illuminated only from a concealed light source that does not flash, blink, or fluctuate (a) Limited to notices placed on bulletin boards or kiosks maintained by the State or subdivision thereof (a) limited in content to identifying the business(es) served, and providing driving and parking information (a) structures shall not be placed within the building setback area without prior review and approval of the City's Administrative Committee (b) structures shall be constructed of steel or have a frame of structural steel or approved material (c) structures shall not be placed near an intersection or where thoroughfares change direction to be in such position as to obstruct the view and create a condition dangerous to traffic. All corner lots shall maintain, for safety vision purposes, a triangular area, one angle and two sides of which shall be formed by the intersection of the front and side lot lines. The third side of said triangle shall be a straight line connecting two (2) points on the property lines that are distant thirty twenty (20) feet from the intersection of the front and side lot lines. Within the area comprising said triangle, no portion of any sign or sign structure higher than thirty six (36) inches above the estimated curb grade, which obstructs vision, shall be permitted (d) See Figure 22.1-4, Height of Pole-Mounted and Freestanding s, Figure 22.1-7, Computation of Area for Pole-Mounted and Freestanding s, and Figure 22.1-12, Restrictions Near Intersections (e) structures shall be no closer than 500 to one another on the same side of the street unless separated by a building and not visible from each other. (a) s advocating or opposing a candidate for public office, or a position on an issue to be determined at an election. (b) Placement on public property, public structures, or within the public right-of-way shall not be
Principal Identification Professional Projecting Permit Required? Permitted All C & M All C and M All C & M Max. Area 4 sf of primary property not to exceed 675 sf 10 sf 60 sf Table 22.1-1 Permitted Si Max. Number Max. Height Additional Standards One per vehicular access to property, including cluster signs One per vehicular access to property One per street per premises Public Notice No All n/r n/r n/r Public No All Real Estate /Banner No 10 All Per Agency requirement 80 60 sf per street for banners 6 sf for signs Religious No All n/r n/r 2/lot-R zones 3/lot-C & M zones two per lot one per business 35 n/a n/a n/r Not to exceed 3 above natural grade-r- and 35 in C & M rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 19 n/r permitted (c) Placement within 660 of a freeway shall not be permitted if the sign is designed to be viewed from the freeway (d) s may be posted a maximum of 60 days prior to an election and shall be removed within 14 days following an election (e) s shall not be installed or maintained in any manner so as to impede pedestrian walkways, hinder disabled access, or constitute a hazard to or endanger persons using the sidewalks (f) s cannot be illuminated, revolve, or otherwise function with mechanical parts or devices. (g) Flags, valances, pennants, lights, or other similar attraction devices which are accessory to a permitted sign are prohibited (h) s shall not be placed within the 20 foot corner cutback area [See Section 29-143(11)(a)] (a) Allowed on alleys and on the rear and side walls of buildings when limited to the name of the business and/or the principal product or service provided by said business (b) Such signs shall not exceed the allowed size for signs on a secondary street without prior review and approval by the City s Administrative Committee (a) Limited to name plate signs fastened directly to the building with maximum projection of six inches beyond the building setback line or front face canopy where canopy is permitted to extend to the street property line (b) Not subject to any additional copy area standards (c) See Figure 22.1-13, Professional s (a) No projecting sign shall encroach into the public right-of-way, nor shall extend above any adjacent parapet or roof of the supporting building. No sign or sign structure shall project into a public alley more than 16 inches (a) Limited to official public notices and notices posted by public officers in performance of their duties (a) s required or specifically authorized for a public purpose by any law, statute, or ordinance under which the signs are erected (a) Limited to unlit signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which the sign is displayed. (b) The temporary sign/banner shall be displayed no longer than 18 months. If a longer period is required, then a temporary use permit shall be obtained pursuant to Section 29-225 of the City Code. Subject to approval of the City Manager; denied requests may be appealed to the Planning Commission. (a) Limited to religious symbols attached to buildings if not projecting beyond any building setback line
Roof-Mounted Small Noncommercial Small Permanent s Special Event /Banner Stadium, Theater, or Arena Subdivision Directional Kiosk Permit Required? Permitted CG, CH, ML, MG, MBP Max. Area 2 sf per lineal, not to exceed 80 sf No All 2 sf 10 No All C & M All CT, CG, CH All R, CN, CT See footnote 4 Per Agency requirement Per Agency requirement 80 sf double sided Max. Number one per business Per Agency requirement Per Agency requirement Per Agency requirement Per Agency requirement 1 Table 22.1-1 Permitted s Max. Height 10 above the height of the building to which it is attached n/a n/a 35 Per Agency requirement 8 in height 5 in width Additional Standards (a) Any building of three stories or less, which does not exceed 35 in height, must have access to the roof in accordance with the California Building Code (b) The supporting members of a roof sign shall appear to be an architectural and integral part of the building. Supporting columns of round, square or shaped steel members may be erected so long as the required bracing is screened from the public view to the maximum extent feasible. (c) See Figure 22.1-14, Roof s (a) Content limited to noncommercial messages including, but not limited to: designation of restrooms, telephone locations, restrictions on smoking, door openings, and private traffic control and parking signs (a) Small permanent signs shall be permitted in windows or along the face of a building. (a) A temporary ss advertising special events such as grand openings, sales, holidays, carnivals, etc. (b) The temporary sign shall be displayed no longer than 30 days in one six month period and s shall be removed within five days of the end of the special event for which they were put up. (a) Limited to signs within a stadium, open-air theater or arena that are designed primarily to be viewed by patrons within said stadium, theater or arena. (a) Shall be placed on private property with written consent of the property owner, or on City right-of-way subject to the issuance of a temporary use permit and encroachment permit. (b) May not be located within two thousand five hundred (2500) feet of another subdivision directional kiosk sign except in the case of signs on different corners of an intersection. (c) s may only advertise subdivisions located within the city limits and/or within the city s sphere of influence and which have applied for annexation to the city and shall be double sided. (d) must be designed as an architecturally enhanced structure that shall include features such as a decorative cap and cornice detail, stone-clad or masonry clad columns, stone-clad or masonry clad foundation, carved/sculptured wood construction, or other similar architectural features as determined to be appropriate by the Planning & Zoning Department. (e) The City Name, logo and motto shall be displayed on the sign as shown on Figure 22.1-15. (f) Panels on the sign are allowed for residential subdivisions only of 20 or more dwelling units, depicting the developer s name or logo or other branding identification and directional arrows. No other advertising is permitted. (g) panels shall not exceed seven square feet in sign area and shall be no greater than 16 inches in height and sixty inches in width. (h) There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers, balloons, flags, devices, display boards, rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 20
Table 22.1-1 Permitted Si Permit Required? Permitted Max. Area Max. Number Max. Height or appurtenances, added to the originally approved sign. Temporary Display Poster/ Temporary / Not Permanently Fixed (Banners included) Temporary Onsite Construction Traffic, Memorial, Historical, Commemorative or other, Flag, Plaque Maintained by a Government Agency Vending Machine, Gas Pump, or Ice Container Wall No All 2 sf one per lot All C & All M see footnote 5 one per business not to exceed 3 above natural grade 35 n/r (i) Posters must be without independent structural support (j) Content must be in connection with civic, noncommercial health, safety, and welfare campaigns (k) All posters must be removed within 14 days. (a) (b) (c) The Temporary sign shall be displayed no longer than 45 days within a 12 month period. Such signs shall not be permanently fastened directly to the exterior wall or face of any building No temporary sign shall be installed, posted, or extend into any public right-of-way, excepting a subdivision directional sign as permitted in Section 29-225. Such signs shall only be used to advertise promotional events. No All 40 sf n/r n/r (a) s denoting information such as the architect, engineer, contractor, leasing agent, etc. No All 2 sf per lineal not to exceed 180 sf one per business n/r No additional standards beyond those otherwise required by Chapter 22.1. No All n/r n/r n/r No additional standards beyond those otherwise required by Chapter 22.1. No All C and M See footnote 8 n/r Notes: 1. Conditionally permitted within CG, CD, CN, and all Residential 2. Maximum sign area of pole-mounted or freestanding signs shall be calculated as follows: a. When located along the primary : (Lineal feet of primary property ) x (4), but in no case shall the sign area exceed 1,000 square feet b. When located along the secondary : (Lineal feet of secondary property ) x (2), but in no case shall the sign area exceed 675 square feet rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 21 n/r (a) Must be less than two inches in thickness (b) Limited to signs which may only be illuminated from a concealed light source which does not flash, blink, or fluctuate (c) See Figure 22.1-8, Area for Wall s
Permit Required? Permitted Max. Area Table 22.1-1 Permitted s Max. Number Max. Height Additional Standards 3. Maximum height of pole-mounted or freestanding signs shall be as follows with a vertical clearance of seven (7) feet: a. Limited Commercial Zone (CD, CO, CN, CC): Maximum height shall not exceed the distance measured from the centerline of the street fronting upon its location to the column or columns nearest the street front. In no case shall this height exceed 30 to the top of the sign; 50' height permitted within 800 of the I-8 within the CT zone only. b. General Commercial Zone (CG, CH): Maximum height shall not exceed 1.5 for each foot of setback. Said measurement shall be computed from the centerline of the street upon which the sign is located and measured to the column or columns nearest the street front. In no case will this height exceed 35 to the top of the sign. 4. The maximum sign area of small permanent signs and small temporary signs shall be calculated as follows: (Frontage area of the ground floor) x (0.25) 5. The maximum sign area of temporary / not permanently fixed signs shall be calculated as follows: a. When displayed in windows or on display boards: (Total area of the building face upon which the signs are mounted) x (0.25) b. Other temporary / not permanently fixed signs: equal to or less than 16 sf per business. 6. Conditionally permitted within CT & MBP 7. An allowance of no more than 10% is allowed for cut-outs and/or extensions. Cut-outs are areas on a billboard that are removed or cut-away to highlight a detail or feature. Extensions are any portion of a billboard located outside of the sign area not including superficial ornamentation, trim, column or column covers or symbol-type appendages of non-message-bearing character. 8. The calculation that yields the greatest sign area shall apply: a. (Total area of building façade on which the sign is placed) x (0.3); or b. (Lineal feet of wall elevation on which the sign is placed) x (4.0) 9. Prohibited in the Visual Enhancement Area 10. The Building Official will determine if a sign permit is required depending on type, size, and height of proposed sign. No sign permit fees will be assessed for banners. n/r = no restrictions rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 22
Figure 22.1-1 Appeal of a Building Official Decision to the Administrative Committee Written Appeal Filed with Planning Director within ten (10) days of the date on which the decision being appealed was rendered. The Planning Director shall transfer to the Secretary of the Administrative Committee the subject documents and papers on file pertinent to the decision being appealed, together with a report on the decision being appealed. Notice of hearing sent to appellant and persons requesting in writing to be so notified Administrative Committee conducts hearing on the matter being appealed Administrative Committee reaches a decision Administrative Committee does not reach a decision Building Official decision being appealed is deemed sustained Decision Final Unless appealed to Planning Commission Figure 22.1-2 rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 23
Appeal of an Administrative Committee or City Manager Decision to the Planning Commission Written Appeal Filed with Planning Director within ten (10) days of the date on which the decision being appealed was rendered. The Planning Director shall transfer to the Secretary of the Planning Commission the subject documents and papers on file pertinent to the decision being appealed, together with a report on the decision being appealed. Notice of hearing sent to appellant and persons requesting in writing to be so notified Planning Commission conducts hearing on the matter being appealed Planning Commission reaches a decision Planning Commission does not reach a decision Administrative Committee or City Manager decision being appealed is deemed sustained Decision Final rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 24
Figure 22.1-3 Height No Structure Provided Structure Provided Figure 22.1-4 Height of Pole-Mounted and Freestanding s rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 25
Figure 22.1-5 Computation of Area for Regular and Irregularly Shaped s Figure 22.1-6 Computation of Area for s with Multiple Faces rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 26
Figure 22.1-7 Computation of Area for Pole-Mounted or Freestanding s rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 27
Figure 22.1-8 Computation of Area for Wall s Figure 22.1-9 Copy Area and Background Area rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 28
Figure 22.1-10 Computation of Permitted Copy Area of a Multiple Copy Figure 22.1-11 Marquee s rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 29
Figure 22.1-12 Restrictions Near Intersections Figure 22.1-13 Professional s rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 30
Figure 22.1-14 Roof s SIGN SIGN SIGN rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 31
Figure 22.1-15 Subdivision Directional Kiosk s rb\j:planning\ Ordinance Update 2010\03-30-10 Tables Section 32