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ORDINANCE N0. 618
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE 29, PART V, OF THE ORDINANCE
CODE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME; ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE 49A,
PART IX, REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION, M_1INTENANCE
AND USE OF SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY; AND REPEALING ALL SECTIONS
OF THE ORDINANCE CODE IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
The City Council of the City of Burlingame does ordain as
Section 1. The Ordinance Code of the City of Burlingame is
hereby amended by repealing Article 299 Part V, thereof and adopting
a new Article 49A, Part IX, which shall read and provide as follows:
Article 49.4 - Signs
The intent and purpose of this Article is to provide a com-
prehensive system of regulation of all signs which are displayed for
any purpose in the city; to provide controls for the structural
safety of signs and boards; to assure that signs do not interfere with.
the safety of pedestrians and vehicles. It is recognized in this
Article that the attractiveness of the community is an important
factor of the general welfare of the citizens and that reasonable con.=
trol of signs is in the public interest*
Sect. 1850
Definitions
Awning. An awning shall include any structure made of cloth
or metal with a metal frame attached to a building and
projecting over a thoroughfare, when the same is so erected
as to permit it being raised to a position flat against the
building when not in use.
Canopy. A canopy shall include any structure, other than an
awning, made of cloth or metal with metal frames attached
to a building, projecting over a thoroughfare, and carried
by a frame supported by immovable braces from the wall.
Erect. Erect shall mean to build, construct, attach, hang,
place, suspend, affix, and shall also include the painting
of wall signs and the painting of signs upon walls and upon
the exterior of any building.
Ground sign. A ground sign shall include any sign supported by
uprights or braces placed upon the ground and not attached
to any building, including all types of billboards.
Marquee. A marquee includes any hood or awning of permanent con-
struction projecting from the wall of a building and extend-
ing over a thoroughfare.
Pole -sign. A pole -sign is one, illuminated or not, permanently
supported in or on the ground by a pole or poles without
attachment to a building.
Projecting sign. Projecting signs include any signs which are
attached to the wall of a building or other structure and
extend horizontally beyond the building or structure to
which they are attached,
Roof sign. A roof sign is any sign erected or constructed upon or
over the roof of any building with the principal support on
the roof structure.
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Temporary sign. Temporary signs include any signs banner.,
pennants valances or advertising display constructed of
cloths canvass light fabrics cardboards wall -boards plastic,
or other light materials$ with or without frames$ intended
to be displayed for a short period of time only.
Wall sign, Wall signs include all flat signs$ either of solid face
construction or individual letters$ which are placed against
the exterior wall of any building or structure,
Sign. The term "sign" shall mean and Include every signs
billboard, ground sign., wall signs roof signs illuminated
sign, projecting signs "A"board, temporary sign$ marquee.,
canopy$ awning$ and street clocks and any announcements
declaration., display$ illustration or insignia used to
advertise or promote the interests of any person when the
same is placed out-of-doors in the view of the general
public.
Person, Person shall mean and include any persons firms part-
nership, associations corporations company or organization
of any kind&
Incombustible Material. Any material which will not ignite at
or below a temperature of 12000 fahrenheit or will not con-
tinue to burn or glow at that temperature will be termed
"incombustible material".
Approved Combustible Plastics, Approved combustible plastics
mean only those combustible plastics which$ when tested in
accordance with ASTM Standard Method of Test for Flammabi7.5•r
of Plastics over 0.050" in thickness (D635-44) burn no
faster than 205" per minute in sheets of 0&00' in thicknesa,
Applications for permits to erect signs in which plastic
materials will be employed shall certify that the plastic
is noncombustible or that the material has been tested by
a recognized testing laboratory and rated as an "approved
combustible plastic'.
Structural trim. Structural trim shall mean the moldings bat-
tens$ cappings$ nailing strips$ latticing, and platforms
which are attached to the sign structure.
Sect. 1851 Permits
a. Permit Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to ere: -t,
relocate or maintain within the City of Burlingame any sign
or other advertising structure as defined in this Article
without first obtaining an erection permit from the Building
Inspector and making payment of the fee required in Sect,
1852 hereof. 1111 illuminated signs shall, in addition, be
subject to the provisions of the Electrical Code.
b. Action by Building Inspector. It shall be the duty of the
Building Inspectors upon the filing of an application for
an erection permits to examine the plans and specifications
and other data and the premises upon which it is proposed
to erect the sign or other advertising structures and if it
shall appear that the proposed structure is in compliance
with all the requirements of this Article and all other laws
and ordinances of the City of Burlingame., he shall then
issue the erection permit. If the work authorized under an
erection permit has not been completed within six (6) months
after date of issuance$ the said permit shall become mull
and void.
C, Application for Permit. Application for erection permits
shall be made upon blanks provided by the Building Inspector;
and shall contain or have attached thereto the following
information.-.
1, Name: address and telephone number of the applicant.
2. Location of buildings structure or lot to which or upon
which the sign or advertising structure is to be
attached or erected.
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3. Position of the sign or other advertising structure in
relation to nearby buildings or structures.
40 Two blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and spec-
ifications and method of construction and attachment
to the building or to the ground,
5. For free standing signs, pole signs, ground signs, roof
signs and marquees, a copy of stress sheets and cal-
culations showing that the structure is designed for
dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the
amount required by this and other ordinances of the
City of Burlingame, when such calculations are re-
quired by the Building Inspector.
6. Name of person, firm or corporation erecting the struc-
ture.
7. written consent of the owner of the building, structure
or land to which or on which the structure is to be
erected.
8. Notice to owner of city requirements regarding tenure of
sign for temporary permits.
d. Electric Power Lines. No permit for any sign shall be issued
and no sign shall be constructed, installed or erected vihic.a
does not comply with all the provisions of this lxticle or
which has loss horizontal or vertical clearance from ener-
gized power lines than prescribed by the California Penal
Code, section 385, the regulations of the Public Utilities
Commission, and the orders of the Division of Industrial
Safety, State of California.
Sect, 1852
Fees
a. Every applicant, before being granted a permit hereunder, shalt.
pay to the Building Inspector the following permit fees:
1. Awning or canopy ..s.............e......,e 1000
2. Marquee.,.•.......e..................e..e 10.00
3. Temporary sign, each 60 sq.ft. or fraction
thereof.........0..0................... 100C
4. Pole signs, ground signs, roof signs,
projecting signs, per sq.ft. of sign ... .10
5. Nall signs ............................... 2.00
6. Painting signs on wall or exterior of
any building 1000
b. Those fees shall be in addition to fees for electrical in-
spection where such fees are required.
c, Fees for those claws of signs listed under 4. above, shall be
computed on the area of one face of the sign only, whether
sign is single or multiple faced.
d. In the event that any sign is erected before a permit for such
sign is issued, the Building Inspector shall assess and
collect twice the stated foe upon issuance of the permit.
e. No sign permit shall be issued for less than a minimum foe of
01,00.
Sect, 1853
Safety Requirements
a. License by Council. All rights and privileges acquired under
the provisions of this Article or any amendment thereto are
more licenses revocable at any time by the City Council, and
all permits shall carry this provision.
b0 Unsafe Signs, If the Building Inspector shall find that any
sign or advertising structure regulated herein is unsafe or
insecure, or is a menace to the public, or has been con-
structed or erected or is being maintained in violation of
this Article, he shall give written notice to the permittoe
or responsible person. If such person fails to remove,
alter or repair the sign or structure within ten (10) days
after such notice, such sign or structure may be removed
or altered to comply by the Building Inspector at the ex-
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ponso of the permitteo or owner of the property upon which
it is located. The Building Inspector may cause any sign
or advertising structure which is an immediate peril to
persons or property to be removed summarily and without
notice.
c. Wind Pressure. All signs and advertising structures, except-
ing temporary signs, shall be designed and constructed to
withstand a wind pressure of not less than the following
intensity applied to the projected exposed area; less than
501 in height from ground to top of sign, 25 pounds per
square foot of area; over 501 in height, 30 pounds per
square foot of area.
d. Removal of Obsolescent Signs. :my sign now or hereafter ex-
isting which no longer advertises a bonafide business con-
ductod or products sold, on the premises whore the sign
exists, shall be taken dorm and removed by the owner or
tenant of the building, structure or property upon which
said sign may be located within thirty (30) days after
written notification by the Building Inspector. Upon fail-
ure to comply with such notice, the Building Inspector is
hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign and any
expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the
building, structure or land upon which the sign is located,
e. Signs on Fire Escapes. No sign shall be erected, located or
maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or ogress from
any door, window or fire escape. No sign of any kind shall
be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
f. Traffic Hazards. No sign or other advertising structure shall
be erected at the intersoction of any streets in such a
manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any
location where, by.roason of the position, shape or color,
it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused
with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device; or which
makes use of the words "Stop", "Look", "Danger", or any
other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manner as
to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
g. Pedestrian Hazards. 1,11 signs or other advertising structures
which are constructed at any point where pedestrians might
be endangered shall have a smooth surface and no nails,
tacks or wires shall be permitted to protrude therefrom.
Electrical reflectors and devices may extend over the top
and in front of the sign or structure but not less than
eight foot (81) above the sidewalk.
h. Glaring Lights. On those signs where gooseneck reflectors and
lights are permitted, such gooseneck reflectors and lights
shall be provided with proper lenses and guards concentrat-
ing the illumination upon the area of the sign so as to
prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property. It shall
be unlawful to illuminate any sign by floodlights or spot-
lights where any portion of such illumination shall be a
menace to traffic or a nuisance to adjacent property.
Sect. 1854 Exemptions and Exceptions
The provisions and regulations of this :article shall not apply to
certain classes of signs which are designated in the followin"
subsections; provided, however that all signs are subject to
the provisiays of Section 1853, ;'Safety Requirements".
a. Real Estate signs not exceeding three (3) square .feet in
area pertaining to the sale or rental of the property on
which they are displayed, but not more than one such sign
to the lot. Such signs may be two-faced or be printed on
both sides.
b. Professional name plates and occupational signs donoting
only the name and occupation of an occupant in a com-
mercial building, public institutional building or dwelling
and not exceeding two (2) square foot in area, provided
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that such sign is not prohibited or further regulated
by the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Burlingame.
c. Identification name -plates or signs on q)artment houses,
boarding or rooming houses or similar uses, not exceeding
three (3) square feet in area.
d. Bulletin boards not over fifteen (15) square feet in area
for public, charitable and religious institutions when
the same are located on the premises of said institutions,
e. Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor when
placed upon work under and during construction, and not
exceeding thrity-two (32) square feet in area.
f. Signs painted upon the walls or exterior of a building
shall be limited in aroa to an amount not in excess of 20%
of the area of the wall or frontage upon which it is
painted. Such signs may advertise only the name, products
and occupation of the occupant. VJ'here such signs have
raised borders, letters, characters, decorations or
lighting fixtures, they shall be subject to the applicabl
provisions of this article.
g. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and histor-
ical monuments when such markers are constructed of
bronze or other incombustible materials.
h. Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad
crossing and danger signs, and such temporary, emergency
or non -advertising signs as may be approved by the City
Council.
Sect. 1855 Prohibited Signs
The following types of signs and structures are expressly prohibit-
od;
a. Real Estate directional signs and arrows.
b. Placards, posters, announcements, poli0ttical signs posted
or attached to any fence, pole, tree or any object in a
public street or place.
C, Signs, "A" boards, structures, or merchandise for sale
placed upon or attached to the ground on any portion of
the public street, sidewalk or right of way, excepting
newspaper vending devices which may be permitted by action
of the City Council. .
d. Signs or structures carrying the advertising of a person,
product or service othor than that of the occupant of the
land on which it is placed or the building to which it is
attached except signs for the sale or rental of the
property.
e. Signs of any kind in Residential Districts except those
expressly permitted by this Article or Article 50 (Zoning)
of this Code.
f. Any signs expressly prohibited by article 50 (Zoning) of
this Code.
g, any sign which, because of flashing lights, brilliant
lighting or reflected light, is a detriment to surrounding
properties or prevents the peaceful onjoyment of residen-
tial uses.
For the purpose of enforcing this prohibition, the Build-
ing Inspector is hereby authorized to withhold the issuance
of an erection permit and refer such application to the
Planning Commission, At its next regular meeting, the
Planning Commission shall hear the applicant and thoroafter
make such investigation and inquiry as it may doom neces-
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sary . The Planning Commission may allow the erection as
proposed, require modification, or deny the application,
Sect, 1856 Ground Signs
a. Construction. I:11 ground signs shall have a surface or facing
of incombustible material; provided, however, that com-
bustible trim may be used thereon. all letters, figures,
characters or representations in cut-out or irregular form
attached to or superimposed upon such signs shall be
securely and safely built and attached to the sign structure
and shall comply with the requiroments of Section 1853 g.
b. Height Limitation. It shall be unalwful to erect any ground
sign whose total height is greater than twelve feet (121)
above the level of the street upon which the sign faces.
C, Space Between Ground and Structure. Excepting signs located
on lawful fences, all ground signs shall have an open space
not loss than two feet (21) betiRroon the base line of said
sign and the ground level. The open space may be filled
with a decorative lattice work rhich does not close off more
than one-half of any square foot of such open space. No
ground sign shall be nearor than two feet (2t) to any other
sign, building or structure.
d. Setback Line. No ground sign shall be nearer the street than:
the building setback established for the respective property,
e. Bracing, Anchorage and Supports. All ground signs shall be
securely built, constructed and erected upon posts and
standards sunk at least three foot (31) below the surface of
the ground, sot in concreted and shall be supported and
braced by timbers or metal rods in the roar thereof, extend-
ing from the top of the sign to a point on the ground at
least a distance equal to one-half of the heiSht of such
sign, measured along the ground, from the posts or standards
upon which the same is erected. All portions of the postsa
anchors and bracing of wood which is below the ground level
shall be treated by creosoting of any other methods provided
in the Uniform Building Code for protection against moisture.,
f. Wind Pressure Requirements, ill ground signs shall be erected
to withstand a wind pressure of twenty-five (25) pounds per
square foot of area.
g. Premises To Be Kept Free of Weeds. ill ground signs and the
premises surrounding the same shall be maintained by the
ownor thereof in a clean, sanitary and inoffensive condition,
and free and clean of all obnoxious substances, rubbish and
woods.
Sect. 1857 Signs on Lawful Fences
Signs attached to or erected upon lawful fences shall meet the ro-
quirements of Section 1856, subsections a. (Construction);
b. (Height Limitation); and f. (Wind Pressure Requirements).
Sect. 1858
Wall Signs
a, Construction. Signs having an area of four (4) square foot or
less and not more than one and one-half inches (12") in
thickness may be affixed flatwise to any part of a. building
and may be of wood.
Signs which do not exceed two feet (21) in height, twenty
foot (201) in length, and one and one-half inches (12") in
thickness may be of wood,
Lny wall sign illuminated by lights, tubes or fixtures or
any combination thereof shall be constructed of metal or
incombustible materials except that letters, decorations or
facings thereof may be made of approved combustible
Plastics.
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b. Height Limitation. Excepting those of four (4) square feet
or less, no wall sign shall have a clearance of not less
than ten feet (101) from the sidewalk or ground level.
c. Projection Beyond Building Line. No wall sign shall be per-
mittod to extend more than nine inches (9") beyond the
building line,
d. Supports and :attachments. .11 wall signs shall be safely and
securoly attached to the building wall by means of metal
anchors, bolts or expansion screws of not less than 3/8
inch in diameter properly embedded in said wall or shall be
supported by or attached to metal brackets or saddles
securely attached by similar methods. No wall sign shall be
secured with wire, strips of wood, or nails.
e. Obstructions to Doors or Windows. No wall signs shall be
erected or maint a nod so as to prevent free ingress or ogre5v
from any door, window or fire escape, nor cover wholly or
partially any wall opening„
f. Size Limitation. No single wall sign shall exceed five
hundred (500) square foot in area.
Soot. 1859 Projecting Signs
a. Construction. Every projecting sign, including the frame,
braces, and supports theroof, shall be approved by the
Building Inspector as in compliance ,+rith the Building and
Electrical Codes of the City of Burlingame and shall be con-
structed of incombustible materials, except that letters,
decorations or ficins of such signs may be made of approved
combustible plastics.
Where externally illuminated, reflectors shall be provided
with proper glass lenses concentrating the illumination upon
the area of the sign. Floodlights$ spotlights and goose-
neck reflectors shall not be permitted. Movable or remov-
able parts shall be securely fastened.
b. Projection Over Public Property. .Every projecting sign shall
be placed at least ten feet (101) above the public sidewalk
over which it is eroctod and shall not extend more than
four feet (41) horizontally beyond the property line.
Barber signs or barber poles may be placed at a height no
less than four fent, six inches (416"), above the sidewalk
level and may not extend more than one foot (11) beyond the
property line.
C, Supports and Attachment. Every projecting sign attached to
masonry walls shall be properly and securely anchored by
embedded studs or expansion bolts of not less than 3/8 inch
in diameter. Every projecting sign attached to frame
buildings shall be supported by bolts which extend completely
through the wall with washors on plates on the inside of
sufficient area to distribute the weiht to more than one
stud of the framing. No projecting sign shall be secured
with wire, strips of wood, or nails, now shall any projecting
sign be hung from or secured to any other sign.
d. Safety Requirements. Projecting signs shall meet every re-
quirement of Section 1853, "Safety Requirements".
Section 1860. Roof Signs
a. Construction. Every roof sign, including the frame, braces ane.
supports thereof, shall be approved by the Building Inspector
as in compliance with the Building and Electrical Codes of
the City of Burlingame and shall be constructed of incom-
bustible materials, with the exception that letters,, decora-
tions and facings may be made of approved combustible
plastics.
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b. Hoight and Area Limitations. No roof sign shall exceed 20
foot (20t) in hoight, measured from the roof level to the
highest point of the sign. No roof sign shall be longer
than sixty percent (60%) of the length of the frontage of
the building upon which it faces. Roof signs which face on
two frontages of a building may not be longer than sixty
percent (60%) of the sum of the length of both frontages.
Fin -type roof signs$ or signs which are an upward extension
of the building creating a sign area above the roof line.,
shall not extend more than twenty feet (201) above the roof
line.
c. Special Regulations for Fin -type Signs, Fin -type signs shall
be entiroly constructed of incombustible materials and the
rigid framework shall be completoly within the sign itself.
No external guy wires shall be permitted. Construction sha-12
be such as to withstand a wind pressure of thirty (30)
pounds per square foot. Projection over the public property
shall not e;;ceed four foot (41). No clear space between
roof and sign shall be required as in other roof signs.
d. Location of Roof Signs. No roof sign shall be erected with the
face thereof nearer than five feet (5t) to the outside wall
to which the sign faces. Such signs shall have a space at
least five foot (51) in height between the base of the sign
and the roof level., and shall have at least five feet (51)
clearance between the vertical supports thereof. No roof
sign shall be placed in such a manner as to prevent free
passage from one part of the roof to any other part thereof
or interfere with openings or fire escapes.
e. Supports and Attachment. Every roof sign shall be thoroughly
secured to the building by metal anchors, bolts$ supports,
rods or braces. The load of such signs shall be upon metal
bearing plates of sufficient size and area so as to dis-
tribute the weight upon walls and intermediate columns of
the building.
Sect. 1861
The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to refuse a
permit for any roof sign which$ in his opinion, will create
a hazard because of excessive weight or insufficient support:
Pole Signs
a. Construction. Every polo sign and the supporting members
thereof shall, be approved by the Building Inspector as in
compliance with the Building and Electrical Codes of the
City of Burlingame and shall be constructed of incombustible
materials, provided that letters, facings and decorations
may be of approved combustible plastics. Whore reflectors
or floodlights are used, they shall be provided with proper
lenses concentrating the illumination upon the sign. No
goose -neck reflectors shall project over public property.
b. Height Limitation. No pole sign shall exceed twenty feet
(20t) in hoight, measured from the sidewalk level upon which
the sign fronts to the highest point of the sign structure.
c. Projection over Public Property. Pole signs may not project
over public property more than four feet (4t) and there
shall be at least ten foot (10t) between the level of the
sidewalk and any portion of the sign so extending.
d, Supports, Supporting members shall be entirely of metal and
no pole sign shall be carried on wooden posts or structures;:
Metal tubes or pipes or metal structures shall be anchored
to concrete foundations by studs of not less than one-half
inch (2°) diameter or embedded in such concrete foundation,
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Sect. 1862 Tem.)orary Signs
a. Permits. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to
grant permits for temporary signs composed of com-
bustible materials. Such permits shall be for a period
not to exceed thirty (30) days; provided, that the
Building Inspector may extend said period for an ad-
ditional thirty (30) days upon payment of a fee in the
same amount as that required for the original permit.
The Building Inspector shall examinate the sign and its
support to ascertain its safe attachment and condition
before issuing a permit for an extended period.
b. Support and Attachment. Temporary signs shall be safely
attached to the wall or supporting structure by wire or
cable. No such signs shall be so placed as to obstruct
windows or fire escapes or be attached to standpipes.
c. Advertising Permitted. The advertising presented on any
temporary sign shall pertain only to the business,
industry or pursuit conducted on or within the premises
on which the sign is displayed. This provisions shall
not apply to signs of a civic or political nature.
d. The City Council may, upon written application to it,
issue special permits upon such conditions as it may
determine for temporary signs and banners of a civic,
political, charitable, educational, municipal or
religious nature and may waive the fee for such permits
No such permit shall be issued unless the City Council
finds that the City is held harmless for any act or
omission of the applicant.
Sect. 1863 Marquees
a. Construction. All marquees, together with the anchors,
bolts, supports, rods and braces thereof shall be con-
structed of incombustible materials, except that
letters, facings and decorations may be of approved
combustible plastics. Marquees shall be designed by a
licensed engineer or architect and must be approved by
the Building Inspector as in compliance with the
Building Code of the City of Burlingame.
The roofs of all marquees shall be properly guttered
and provided with down spouts so that water therefrom
will not drip or flow onto the sidewalk.
b. Projection Over Public Property.. No portion of a marquee
shall be less than ton feet (101) above the level of
the sidewalk or thoroughfare. No marquee shall extend
beyond a point of one foot (11) inside the curb line.
Go Anchorage and Supports. Marquees shall be supported sole-
ly by the building to which they are attached and no
columns or posts shall be permitted, as support there-
for, which rest on any portion of the public way. No
marquee shall be erected on any building of frame
construction unless attached to masonry, concrete or
steel supports of the building.
d. Signs Upon Marquees. No sign or advertisement shall be
placed upon a marquee beyond a point measured four
feet (41) horizontally from the property line. Signs
hung from a marquee shall be no lower than tan feet
(101) above the sidewalk. No advertising material
shall be placed upon the roof of a marquee.
Sect. 1864 Awnings and Canopies
a. Construction, Awnings and canopies may be constructed of
cloth, metal or plastic; provided, however, that all
frames and supports shall be of metal.
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b. Height and Location. Awnings and canopies shall be
erected so that no portion shall be less than eight
feet (81) above the sidewalk. No awning or canopy
shall be permitted to extend beyond a point two feet
(21) inside the curb line.
c. Supports and Attachment• Awnings and canopies shall be
securely attached to and supported by the building:
The supporting members of canopies shall be attached to
and supported by the building and no pipes or posts
may rest on any portion of the sidewalk or public way.
d. Advertising, Advertising on canopies and awnings shall
be limited to the name of the occupant of the premises
and the business, industry or occupation of the bus-
iness conducted therein. Such wording shall bo within
a space not exceeding eight inches (6") in height on
the sides and front of the awning or canopy,
Sect, 1866, Non -conforming Signs
No sign or other advertising structure, awning, canopy or
marquee, which is lawfully in existence on the effective date of
this Article but which is not in accordance with the requirements
of this Article may be altered or moved to other locations unless
it be made to comply with the provisions of this Article.
Soot. 1866 Variances
F., Certain variances by City Council. In the event that
compliance with the terms of this Article will work a
hardship upon an applicant, the City Council is hereby
authorized to grant certain variances. Variances may
be granted only in matters of size and location of
signs.
b. Method of Application. Persons desiring a variance shall
apply by written application to the City Council. Upon
receipt of such application, the City Clerk shall place
the matter upon the agenda of the Council and notify
forthwith the owners or occupants of properties im-
modia.tely adjoining the property for which the variance
is requested. At the meeting to which the matter is
referred, the City Council shall hear the applicant and
all others and may grant, modify or reject the variance,
The decision of the Council shall be final and con-
clusive.
Section 2. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence,• clause, phrase or
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court 4 competent juris-
dictions such decision shdl not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinances The City Council of this City hereby
declares that it vn uld have adopted this ordinance and each sections
subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective
of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses,
phrases, or portions be declared invalid oj� unconstitutional,
Section 3. This ordinance shall be published as required
by law.
a
L. B. MORG
Mayor
I, Herbert K. White, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame
do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced
at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 6th day of
February, 1956, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of
the City Council held on the 20th day of February, 1956, by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen: Byrd-Johnson-Rooth-Thayer
Noes: Councilmen: None
Absent Councilmen: Morgan
Herbert K, White
City Clerk
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