HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1096ORDINANCE N0. 1096
ORDINANCE ADOPTING RULES, REGULATIONS
AND STF,NDARDS FOR THE INSTAf_LATION,
LOCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS
The CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF BURLINGAPAE, California, does ORDAIN
as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 22 of the Burlingame Municipal Code is
hereby repealed.
signs, to read as follows:
Chapter 22.02
PURPOSE OF TITLE 22
22.02.010 PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this Title to provide uniform sign
_regulations for the city, and itt provisions shall be he�J to be the minimum
requirements
Section 2. Chapter
22 is
hereby added
to said
Code
to adopt
regulations
and standards for
the
installation, location
encourage
and
maintenace of
signs, to read as follows:
Chapter 22.02
PURPOSE OF TITLE 22
22.02.010 PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this Title to provide uniform sign
_regulations for the city, and itt provisions shall be he�J to be the minimum
requirements
in the installation,
erection,
location, alteration,
replacing,
improving,
and maintenance
of all signs.
it is further
intended to
encourage
signs
which are
well designed; which
preserve
locally recognized
values of
commu ity
appearance;
which safeguard
and enhance
I.roperty values
in residential,
commercial
and industrial
areas; which
protect public
investment in
and the character
of
public
thoroughfares;
which aid in
the attraction
of shoppers
and other visitors
who
are
important
to the economy of
the City; which
reduce hazards
to motorists
and
pedestrians
traveling on the public way;
and therrhy to
promote the
public health,
safety and
welfare.
Chapter 22.04
DEFINITIONS
.22.04.010 ABANDONED SIGN. Any sign which pertains to a time, event or purpose
which no longer obtains. Any sign which was erected for or by the owner, occupant
or business on a property and is na.� unrelated to the present use of this property.
Any sign, except a real estate sign, which is located on property which becomes vacan'
and unoccupied fora period of three (3) months or more.
22.04.020 AWNING. An AWNING shall include any structure made of cloth, plastic,
metal or other material with a frame at ached to a building and projecting over a
thoroughfare, provided the same is so erected as to ;,ermit it being raised to a
position against the building when not in use.
22.u4.030 AWNING SIGN. A.,y sign painted on or affixed to the sides
o� face of an awning.
22.04.040 BUILDI?1G. Any structure built fcr the sup�oort, shelter
or enclosure of persons, animals or property of any kind.
22.04.050 CANOPY. A CADIC2Y shall include any structure, other ti.3n
an awning, made of cloth, pl2stic, metal or oth-r material �,ith
frames attached to a bu_lding, projecting ove_a thoroughfare and
Carried ,by frame supporter by. .immovable braces.�rom the wall.
22.04.060 CANOPY SIGN. Any sign painted on or af47
ixed. to the sides
or face of a canopy.
22.04.070 CHAdGEP_BLE COPY SIGiQ. A sign which is characterized b,•
changeable copy, regardless of method of attachment.
22.04.080 COMBINATION SIGN. Any sign which has features or characteristics normally
found in signs of more than one classification.
22.04.090 DIRECTIONAL SIGN. Any sign, other than a highway marker or any sign
erected and maintained by public authority, which is erected for the purpose of
directing persons to a place, structure or activity not located on the same premises
as the sign.,
22.04.100 DIRECTORY SIG"l. A sign listing the occupants of a buildirg,
or group of buildings on the same parcel, and/or identifying the location
of and providing directions to any establishmen`, on the same parcel.
22,04,1!0 ERECT. Tn build, confit uict; attach: hang, place, suspend
or affix, including the painting or otherwise applying of signs.
22.04.120 ESTABLISHMENT. An organization, family or individual
�industr.al, recreational,
engaged in ecmmercial, civic, educational, governmental, religious or
residential activities.
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22.04.130 FACE OF BUILDIPG
The general outer surface of any
exterior wall of a building or other structure.
22.04. 140 FREESTANDING SIGN. Any sign standing directly on the ground or
attached to any support other than a building, whether or not the principal purpose
of such support is to display the sign; two principal classes are pole signs and ground
signs.
22.04.150 FRON'14'1GE. For operations conducted primarily within a
building, frontage is the distance measured along the orall or walls.
of the building abutting on a public or private way from which
public access is provided to -the premises. Where a building is occupied.
by more than one establishment, frontage shall be measured. separately
for each
portion of t:he
building so occupied.
For operations conducted
primarily
out of doors,
frontage is the parcel
frontage
or portion
thereof actively
occupied
by the establishment.
22.04.160
GROUND SIGN.
A sign standing directly
on
the ground or
supported
by uprights or
braces placed upon the
ground,
but not
including
pole signs or
signs attached to any building.
22.04.170 ILLEGAL SIGN. Any sign erected, constructed, altered or enlarged
contrary to the provisions of this Title.
22.04.180 ILLUMINATED SIGN. A sign which has characters, letters,
designs or outline illuminated by electric lights or luminous tubes
on, within or attached to the sign, or illuminated by a removed
light source.
22.04.180 INCOP7T3USTII3L,E hiATE1:IAL. Any material which will not
ignite at or below a temperature of twelve hundred
degrees Fahrenheit
or will not continue to burn or glow at that temperature.
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2.4.200 INTERIOR SIGN. Any sign •rithin a building or structure or so placed
on a parcel that it '3
premises.
not visible from public ways or from adjoining parcels or
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22.04.210 MAINTENANCE. Painting and general servicing as a routine procedure to
preserve from failure or decline; the replacement of part a� they fai'..
22.04.220 PIARQUEE. A permanent roofed structure attached to and
supported by a building and projecting more than eighteen (18) inches
from the face of the building to which it is attached.
22.04.230 MARQUEE SIGN. Any sign painted on or affixed to the
sides or face of a marquee.
22.04.240
.MASTER SIGN PERMIT.
A permit issued
by the
Planning
Commission for the
purpose of allowing
the owner or
occupants of a building
established grade at its
or parcel
to combine the
total lawful
sign coverage into
one or more signs
for the
purpose
of naming,
designating,
or identifying the
business, enterprises,
or
callings
therein col]Lztively.
22..04.250. NON -CONFORMING SIGN.
Any sign lawfully const:ucte�
which fails to conform to the provisions of this article.
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22.04.270 PARCEL- A single. lot, usually £renting on a street,
delineated on an officiz.l map on file with the county recorder, with
separate legal title.
22.04. 280 PARCEL FRONTAGE. The distance along the parcel line or
lines abutting upon a street or easement giving access to the property.
22.04.290 PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, company or organization of any kind.
22.04.300 POLE SIGN. A sign permanently and totally supported in or on the ground
by a pole or poles, and having at least ten (10) feet of clearance between the lowest
surface of the sign and the grade directly underneath the sign.
22.04.310 POLITICAL SIGN. A sign of a temporary nature which is
designed to influence the action of voters on any ballot measure or
candidate in any election.
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OVERALL
HEIGHT OF SIGN. Distance
between
the highest
portion
of a
sign and
established grade at its
base.
22.04.270 PARCEL- A single. lot, usually £renting on a street,
delineated on an officiz.l map on file with the county recorder, with
separate legal title.
22.04. 280 PARCEL FRONTAGE. The distance along the parcel line or
lines abutting upon a street or easement giving access to the property.
22.04.290 PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, company or organization of any kind.
22.04.300 POLE SIGN. A sign permanently and totally supported in or on the ground
by a pole or poles, and having at least ten (10) feet of clearance between the lowest
surface of the sign and the grade directly underneath the sign.
22.04.310 POLITICAL SIGN. A sign of a temporary nature which is
designed to influence the action of voters on any ballot measure or
candidate in any election.
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22.04.320 PORTABLE SIGN. A freestanding sign capable of being
easily moved without mechanical aid.
22.04.330 PREMISES. Land, or space in a building or buildings,
occupied by a single business or other establishment.
22.04.340 PRIMARX BUILDING FRONTAGE. Building frontage determined
to be the primary entrance to an establishment, subject to it
incorporating either the major entrance or the common street address.
22.04.350 PRIMARY PARCEL FRDNTAGE. Parcel frontage determined to have the best
exposure to public travel and which forms the principal access to the property; it
may incorporate the common street address.
22.04.360
PROJECTING
SIGN. A sign attached
to
and supported
by
the
wall
of
a building
or structure and extending
outward from
the
face of the wall. This includes, but is not limited to, fin Bions.
22.04.370 REAL ESTATE SIGN. A sign of a temporary nature which
/exchange,
advertises the sale, lease, rental or display of a lot or building
or other premises.
z2.o4.38o REPAIR. To reconstruct, rebuild or undertake restoration after a
substantial degree of neglect and
eterioration has occurred.
22.04.380 ROOF SIGN. A sign on or attached to any roof of a building,
porch, walkway or,
similar covering structure, or any sign attached
to a building, porch or other structure which projects above the level
of that structure's parapet w.11 or lowest level of the roof adjacent
to the sign. This definition shall not include F. wall sign or projecting
sigii which is attached tL or on a building but extends above an awning
n
r other ince.dental roof, so 'ong as it does not otherwise come within
the above definition of a roof sign.
22.04.400 SECONDARY BUILDING FRONTAGr, The frontage along a wall of
a building which is Determined to be of se,:ondary importance to the .single business
only street,
or estab;ishment occupying the premises, and facing onto a right-of-way or parking lot.
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22.04. 410 SECONDARY PARCEL FRONTAGE. Any parcel frortage other than the primary
frontage.
22.04.420 SIGN. The word "sign" shall be broadly construed to
include any advertisement, name, figure, character, delineation,
announcement, advertising structure, device, symbol or any other
thing of a similar nature designed to identify any person, business,
commodity or service or to otherwise attract attention and shall
include all parts, portions, units or materials composing the same,
together with its frame or border and background. "Sign" shall include outdoor
advertising displays and outdoor advertising structures.
�, but not be limited to,
"Sign" shall include street clocks, .barbershop poles and.
similar devices used to identify a particular type of business or
activity.
"Sign" shall not include any display of merchandise which
is available for sale.
"Sign" shall not include signs maintained entirely within
a building which are maintained more than three fest behind a windooa
in such building.
22.04.430 SIGNAGE. The total sign area of all signs on a parcel.
22.04.440 SIGN ARTA. The area of any sign shall be exposed face
area, including any background or backing constructed, painted or
installed as an integral part of such sign.
Where separately bac]ced or individual cut-out figures or letters
are used, the area shall be measured as the area of the smallest polygon,
not to exceed six straight sides, which will completely enclose all
figures, letters, designs and tubing which .are a part of such sign.
where such separate or individual component elements of a
sign are spaced or separated from one another by an area equal to or
greater than the arca of the adjoining component clement, each
component element shall be considered a separate sign.
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Sign area is total face area; that is, all faces of a sign.
22.04.450 SIGN EXCEPTION. A decision by the Planning Commission to approve a
Sign Permit application, the approval of which requires, after public hearing and
firidings consistent with Sec. 22.06.710, a variance from one or more sections of this
Title
22.04.460 SIGN PAINTED ON WALL. Any sign, motif,. symbol, figure, word, words
or object painted directly on the surface of the exterior wall of any building or
structure.
22,04.470 SIGN PERMIT. A permit from the Planning Department of the City of
Burlingame, required forall new signs prior to the issuing of a Building Permit,
under conditions specified in Chapter 22.06 of the municipal code.
22.04.475 SKY SIGN. Any sign attached to, painted on or suspended from a
balloon,
kite
or similar
object
secured to property within
the City
of
Burlingame.
22.04.4£30
STRUCTURE.
Anything
constructed or erected, or
composed
of
parts
joined together in some definite manner.
22.04.490 TEMPORARY SIGN. Any sign, flag, banner, pennant or advertising related
to an event occurring on a specific date or 6=±�•�een a specific set of proximate dates;
sign
any of a type normally displayed fora short period of time only.
22.04.500
WALL
SIGN.
Any
sign, of solid
face
construction
or individual
letters,
which
is
placed flatwise
against
the exterior
wall
of
any
building
or
structure.
Any
sign, motif, syrrSol, figure, word, words or object painted directly on the surface of
the exterior wall of any building or structure.
22.04.510 WINDOW SIGN. Any ;.ign which is posted or painted on or otherwise
affixed to a window, or maintained within three (3) feet of such window, and
designed to be viewed primarily from the exterior of the building or structure.
Chapter 22.06
ADMINISTRATION AND ENrORCEM�NT OF `:IGN CODE
22.06.010 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
The provisions of this Title shall be
such representatives
administered and enforced by the City Planner and as he may designate.
All other officers and employees of the City shall assist and cooperate with the
City Planner in administering and enforcing the provisions of this Title ,
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22.06.02.0 SIGN PERMIT REQUIRED. No person shall erect, move, alter, change,
repair, replace, suspend, or attach any sign, or portion thereof, or cause
the same to be done without first obtaining from the City Planner a permit in
writing to do so and paying therefor the fees prescribed for such Sign Permit.
22606.030 SIGN PERMIT LIMITATIONS. It shall be the duty of the City Planner,
upon the filing of an application for a Sign Permit, to ensure that the following
limitations are observed:
(a) Each zoning district in the city has maximum signage limits permitted
with a Sign
Permit.
Residential districts
typically
specify
a
simple
numeric limit
for
one or more signs.
The commercial
districts
and
the light
industrial
district have limits
that
increase with
primary
frontage,
up to a
fixed maximum. These
limits
are specified
in
Chapters
22.10 to
22.22 inclusive.
(b) Signs enumerated in Chapter 22.34 are exempt from calculation of
maximum signage per frontage.
(c) Each sign classification (pole sign, wall sign, projecting sign, etc.)
has further specifications which are described in succeeding chapters
of this Title; these specifications are to be observed, ora code exception
shall be applied for from the Planning Commission.
22.06. D4D FRONTAGE AND SIGN AREA CALCULATIONS. to the C-1, C-2 and C-4
commercial districts and in the M-1 light manufacturing district, where maximum
signage is related to frontage, the following procedures hall determine that
frontage for purposes of this Title:
(a) A distinction shall be observed between parcel frontage and building
$ roe tag
e. Parcel &ry-.� aye cha1 bo used fo, freestanding signs,
or combinations of these signs with any other type. Building frontage
shall be used to calculate maximum signage area for signs attached
to or wholly supported by a building or major structure.
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(D) Primary 1 7ontage shalt '�e determined and declared by the applicant
for the appropria e parcel or bui]ding froota:1e; such declarations
shall be approved by the City Planner and shall be consistent with
Sec. 22,04. 340 or Sec. 22.04.350. The length of this primary frontage
shall be the figure used to calculate maximum permitted signage in
the appropriate zoning district, as described in Chapters 22.10 to
22.12 inclusive.
(c) Secondary frontage is any additional frontage, consistent with
Sec. 22.04.400 or Sec. 22.04.410, after determination of the primary
frontage.
(d) Sign area shall be determined as specified in Sec. 22.04. 440.
(e) Any freestanding -sign which can be viewed from both a primary -and a
secondary frontage, and which is so placed i,�at it has equal or nearly
equal exposure from each frontage, shall be counted twice, once for
each frontage.
22.06.050 EXISTING SIGNS. Each establishment shall be entitled to sign area
within
the above limitations.
However, the area
of all existing
signs to remain on
the premises
occupied
by the establishment
shall
be reported
by the applicant and
shall.be
added to
the proposed new
sign(s) for comparison with
these limitations,
which
shall govern
total sign area,
existing and
proposed.
22.06. 060 SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION: INFORMATION REQUIRED. Application for a
Sign Permit shall be made upon forms provided by the City Planner, and shall contain
or have attached thereto the following information:
(a) Name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
(b) Address and zoning district of the property to which the sign is to
be attached or erecied
(c) Full description of all existing and proposed signs.
(d) 1Jritten consent by owner of property.
(e) Application Fee.
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22.06. 070 MASTER, SIGN PERMIT. The term MASTER SIGN PERMIT means a permit issued
bY the Planning Commission for the purpose of allowing the owner or occupants of a
building or parcel to combine the total lawful signage into one or more signs
for the purpose of naming, designating, or identifying the business, enterprises, or
callings therein collectively. No such permit shall be issued except to the owner
or owners, or to a lessee or tenant occupying the entire building or parcel, with
the consent of the owner or owners. A MASTER SIGN PERMIT shall designate the location
and size of all signs and shall not be added to or amended except by new application
to the Planning Commission,
22.06.080 PERMIT FEES. The City Planner, or his authorized representative, shall
charge a Sign Permit fee for every authorized new sign or set of signs within the 1.
City. The amount of this fee shall be as prescribed by resolution of the City Council
and shall be nonrefundable.
22.06.090 DOUBLE PERMIT FEE. The application fee fora Sign Permit shall be
douL
ted when the installation or alteration of a sign is commenced or complete
before the necessary permit is obtained.
2.06.100 TIME LIMIT FOR EXERCISE OF SIGN PERMIT. In all cases where a Sign Permit
has been approved a Building Permit shall be obtained and the sign(s) erected within
a period not to exceed three (31 months from date of approval, unless the value of
the work exceeds $1,000, in which case the schedule specified in Table A Sec. 18.08.083
shall be observed. In the event such sign or signs are not erected within this period,
the Permit shall become null and void.
22.J6.110 EXCEPTIONS. In order to prevent e` lessen practical difficulties
and unnecessary hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title, the planning
Crmmission may ;rant exceptions from the regulations prescribed herei relating
to the height, area, location or number of signs; in such cases, however, the following
circumstances shall be found to apply:
(a) Any exception granted shall be subject to such conditions as will
assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special
privilege ir��onsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and
district in which the subject property is situate; and
(b) Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property,
including size, shape, topography, street frontage, location or surrounding land use;
the size or height of the building on which the sign is to be located; the classification
of the street o� highway on which the sign is located or designed primarily to be
viewed from, the strict application of. zoning regulations is found to deprive subject
property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical
zone classification.
_'22.06.120 MINOR EY,CEPTIONS. The City Planner, or his authorized representative,
for either new or existing signs, may authorize minor exceptions from sign area or
height or 'setback requirements not to exceed ten percent (l00) specified by this code
upon a finding that the conditions for an exception exist as prescribed herein.
22.06.130 BUILDING PERi11T REQUIRED. No person shall erect, move, alter, change,
repair, replace, suspend or attach any sign, or portion thereof, or cause
the same to be done without first obtaining from the Building Official a permit in
writing to do so and paying therefor the fees prescribed for-. such Building Permit.
Upon receipt of a Building Permit application, and evidence of a valid Sign Permit
issued by the City Planner, the Building Official shall then examine the plans and
specifications and other data and the premises upon which it is proposed to erect
the sign or other advertising structure; if it shall appear that the proposed structure
is in compliance with all the requirements of this Title and all other laws and
ordinances of the City, he shall then issue the Bui ldinn Permit.
22.06. 140 APPEAL: DECISION OE CITY PLAIJNER. ,•
_ Any app�icant aggrieved or
affected by any decision of the City Planner or other City official under the
provisions of this Title, may appeal such decision to the Planning Commission within
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ten (10) days from the date of such decision. Such appeal must be made in writing,
setting forth the grounds therefor and shall be filed with the Secretary of the
Planning Commission.
22.06.
150 APPEAL: DECISION
OF PLANNING
COMMISSI A decision
of
the
Planning
are permitted
In the
event
that an
appeal -from
the action
of the
Commission is
Commission
shall become final
and conclusive
upon the adjournment
of
the
City
Council
a.` its next
succeeding regular
meeting if
no appeal is filed. During
title,
the
period
between
the action of the Commission and
the adjournment of the next
Ordinance
succeeding
and all
other applicable
ordinances
of the
city.
22.08.020
PROPERTY
regular
meeting of the Counci
1, any ;..rson
may appeal such action
Yo
the
City
Counci.'
Such appeal
shalt be in writing
and -shall
be filed with the City
Clerk.
During
the
same period,
the Council, on
it;. own motion,
may suspend •.he decision
of
�_he
;ommission
fc- the
purpose �.f reviewing
the action of
the Commission.
22.06.760
HEARING
OF APPEAL
BY COUNCIL:
FINALITY
OF
DECISION.
are permitted
In the
event
that an
appeal -from
the action
of the
Commission is
taken,
the
matter
shall
be referred
be
to
the City Council which shall hear the appeal. At the conclusion of its heari��g the
City Counr�l shall make its order approving, modifying or reversing the action of
the Commission.
The determination and order of the Commission, or if an appeal is taken, the
determination and order of the. Council�shail be final and conclusive.
Chapter 22.08
GENERAL REGULATIONS
22.08.010 ONLY PERMITTED SIGNS TO BE ERECTED. No person shall erect, reconstruct,
alter, relocate
or
place any
sign
within the city
except
such signs as
are permitted
by this Title.
device upon
All
signs, including
public or private, without
the frames, braces
or
supports thereof,
or his authorized
shall
be
constructed
and
maintained
in
compliance
with this
title,
the Building
and Electrical
Codes, the
Zoning
Ordinance
and all
other applicable
ordinances
of the
city.
22.08.020
PROPERTY
OWNER'S
CONSENT
REQUIRED. It
shall
be unlawful
for any
person
to place,
attach or maintain
any sign,
banner, card,
sticker, handbill or other
advertising
device upon
or within
any property, whei;her
public or private, without
securing
writte
the /consen� of
the owner
or his authorized
agent.
22.08.030 CHANGE
OF COPY. An
applicant
who has
previously obtained
a Sign Permit
or a Sign
Exception
and erects the
sign or
signs in
accordance with the
provisions
of this
Title, may
be authorized
by the City
Planner
to change copy without
in color tone or intensity.
reapplication
for an
amended Sign
Permit.
However,
such authorization
shall not be
given, .nor
Building
Permit issued,
unless
all the following
conditions
are satisfied:
(a)
No
increase in
sign size
or change in proportions.
(b)
No
change in
sign position.
(c)
No
increase in
illumination.
(d)
No
significant
change
in color tone or intensity.
(e) Continued observance of conditions, if any, attached to the original
Sign Permit.
The change of copy on an approved changeable copy sign shall be exempt from further
permit requirements.
22.08. 040 TRAFFIC HAZARD. No sign or other advertising structure shall be erected
at the intersection of any street, within a triangular area formed by the curb lines,
and their projection, and a line eonnecting them at points thirty-five (35) feet
from the intersection of the projected curb lines, unless the §ame, in compliance with
the provisions of this chapter, has a clearance of at least ten (10) feet above curb
grade and no part of whose means of support has a single or combined horizontal cross
twenty-five
section exceeding (25) inches. Furthermore, no sign _;call be erected at any
location where, by reason of tiie position, shape or color, it may interfere with,
c'�struct the vi: .,r of, or be confuse:; with any authorized traffic sign or signal device;
or which makes use of the words "Stop", "Go", "Caution", "Look", "Danger", or any
other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manne- as to interfe��e with,
mislead or confuse traffic.
22.08.050 PEDESTRIAN HAZARD. All signs or other advertising structures :,hick are
erected 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 (8) feet aba��e the sidewalk.
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22.08. 060 SIGNS ON OR DISFIGUREMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. No sign shall be attached
to, anchored in, or supported by any structure, pole or tree located on public
property. No person shall deface, mar or disfigure any bridge, fence, building or
other structure belonging to City, or any tree located in any public property or
place, by painting, cutting, scratching or breaking •_he same, or attaching or affixing
anything thereto.
22.08.070 PROJECTION INTO PUBLIC 121GHT-OF-IJAY
Signs supported entirety on private
property may extend up to four (4) feet into a public right-of-way; provided, that in
no event shall any sign be permitted to extend within three (3) feet of any portion of a
public right-of-way used principally for vehicular traffic.
Portions of signs extending into a public. right-of-way shall have a minimum vertical
clearance of ten (10) feet between the bottom of the -sign or its supporting structure
and'the surface of the ground or sidewalk below.
22.08. 080 SIDE IJALL AND REAR WALL SIGNS. Signs erected or painted on the wall of
a building or structure which immediately abuts an adjacent parcel privately owned
shall require application to and approval by the Planning Commission.
22.08. 090 REMOVAL OF SIGN FROM CITY, COUNTY OR STATE PROPERTY UPOIJ NOTICE. Any
was previously
sign which permitted to extend over or to be maintained on any property in which
the City, County, or the State owns an interest shall be removed or altered by
the person maintaining such sign, at his sole expense; on thirty (30) days written notice
from the City Planner whenever, by reason of changed traffic conditions or the
construction or relocation of public improvements,
the City Planner
finds that the continued existence of such sign is no longer consistent with the
purposes for which such public property is to be used.
22.08.
100
CLEARANCE FROM
UTILITY
LINES.
No sign
shall be
erected
or
maintained
which
has
less horizontal or
vertical
clearance
from
communication
lines
and
energized
electrical power lines than that prescribed by the law of the State of California or
rules and regulations duly promulgated by agencies thereof.
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22.08. 110 ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED
No person shall install, or cause to be
installed,
any electrical
wiring,
or any electrical
lighting,
to be
used
in connection
with any sign without first obtaining from the Building Official a
permit in writing so to do and paying therefor the fees prescribed. This shall
include any sign as defined in this title, whether or not it is located inside any
building or structure.
22.08.120 TESTING LABORATORY APPROVAL. All illuminated signs shall be constructed
of materials approved by a recognized testing laboratory to the sa*isfaction of the
Building Official,
22.08.130 GLARE FROM SIGNS. all illuminated signs in all zones shall be designed
in such manner as to avoid undue glare or reflection of light on private property
in the surrounding area or to pqssersby and shall be erected and located in a manner
satisfactory to the City Planner
22.08.140 WIND PRESSURE. All signs and advertising structures, excepting 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 fifty (50)
feet in height from the ground to top of sign, twenty-five (25) pounds per square foot
of area; over fifty (50) feet in height, thirty (30) pounds per square foot of area. -
22.08.150 SEISMIC FORCES. Signs shall. be designed and constructed to resist seismic
forces as provided in the earthquake regulation appendix as adopted by the Cuiiding-
Code.
22.08`.160 INCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. All signs in Fire Zones No. 1 E 2 shall be of
incombustible materials except,
(a) signs not exceeding thirty-five (35) square feet in area which do not
exceed six (6) feet in height and which are not attached to a building.
(b) a single sign on any parcel, not exceeding twenty (20) square feet in
area, which complies with all of the following;
1. does not extend more than two (2) inches over a public right-of-way,
2. is supported by incombustible material or is attached to an
incombustible wall.
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(c) temporary signs, as described in Chapter 22.54.
(d) window signs, as described in Chapter 22.58,
No combustible materials other than those specifically approved by the Building Official
shall be used in the construction of any electric sign; such materials may include plastics,
metal over plywood and masonite hardboard.
22.08.170 OBSTRUCTION. No sign shall be erected, located or maintained so as to
prevent free ingress to or egress .from any door, window or fire escape.
Chapter 22.10
R-1 AND R-2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
22.10.010 PERMITTED SIGNS. No signs shall be erected or maintained in any first
or.second residential district except the following: '
(a} Signs exempted in Chapter 22.34.
(b) Signs permitted by other sections of this Title, excluding pole signs
oto
and projecting signs, when appropriate those conditional uses described by the Zoning
Ordinance which have a valid Special Permit.
22.10.020 SIGN AREA. Signs in a R-1 or R-2 district shall be limited to fifteen (15)
square feet of total sign area per parcel.
22.10.030 NUMBER. There shall be no more than one sign for each frontage.
22.10.040 LIGHTING.
and translucent
No sign
in
a residential
district
shall
be constructed or
maintained in such
a way that
any light
bulb, light filament,
neon tubing or similar
light source is visible
from
beyond
the
property line.
Signs
with interior illumination
faces are prohibited.
22.10.050 HEIGHT. No portion of any freestanding sign shall exceed six (6) feet
above the established grade below the sign. A sign erected on a building or structure
shall not be placed higher than the first story or twelve feet (12') above the
established grade below the sign, whichever is lower.
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Chapter 22.12
R-3 AND R-4 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
22. 12.010 PERMITTED SIGNS. No signs shall be erected or maintained in any third
or fourth residential district except the following:
(a) Signs exempted in Chapter 22.34.
(b) Signs permitted by other sections of this Title, excluding pole signs
and pro acting signs, when appropriate to those cciditionai uses described
bI the Zoning Ordinance Which have a valid Special Permit.
22.12.020 SIGN AREA. Signs in a R-3 or R -i district shall be limited to twenty (20)
square .feet of total sign area per parcel; however, for multi -family _dwellings, this
may be increased within the limitations of Sec. 22 36.060
22.12.030 NUME3ER. There shall
-be no more than one sign for each frontage..
22.12.040 LIGHTING., No sign in a residential district shall be constructed or
maintained in such a way that any light bulb, light filament, neon tubing or similar
light source is visible from beyond the property line. Signs with interior illumination
and translucent faces are prohibited.
22.12.050 HEIGHT. No portion of any freestanding sign shall exceed six (6) feet
r.hove the established grade below the sign. A sign erecte.. on a building or structure
shalt not be placed higher than the first story or twelve feet (12') above the established
grade below the sign, whichever is lower.
Chapter 22.14
C-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
22.14.010
22.14.020 SIGN AREA: PRIMARY
PERMITTED SIGNS.
Any
signs permitted by other sections of this Title,
except
pole
signs.
with
primary
For eadh
FRONTAGE.
Any
establishment
with
primary
frontage
not
exceeding
fifty (50) linear
feet is
entitled
to fifty
(50)
square
feet
of
signage.
additional foot of primary frontage greater than fifty (50) feet, one (1)
additional square foot of signage shall be allowed, except that in no case shall more
than one hundred and fifty (150) square feel', of signage be permitted.
PRIMARY FRONTAGE
Length, Feet
50 or less
55
6o
80
100
150 or more
22.14.030 SIGN AREA: SECONDARY FRONTAGE
MAXIMUM SIGNAGE
Area, Square Feet
50
55
60
80
loo
150 maximum
An additional fifty (50) square feet
of signage shall be allowed on each secondary frontage, regardless of frontage length.
22.14.040 NUMBER. There shall be no more than three (3) signs for each frontage.
22.14.050 LIGHTING. Natural, indirect or internal illumination is permitted.
22.14.060 HEIGHT. Na portion of any sign shall exceed twenty (20) feet in he`3ht
above the established grade below the sign, except that a sign erected on a building
or
structure may be placed higher than the first floor subject to its area being
reduced by the following:
(a) 2nd Floor: 600 of permitted signage.
(b) 3rd Floor: 300 of oermitted signage.
(c) 4th Floor
or above: 0% of pern,.tted signage
Where a structure has no floors or they have unusual spicing, a floor shall be
defined as each twelve (12) feet increase in height.
Chapter 2.16
C-2 D!STRiCT REGULATIONS
22.16.010
PERMITTED SIGNS. Any signs permitted
by other sections
of this Title.
22.16.020
SIGN AREA: PRIMARY
FRONTAGE. Any
establishment with
primary
frontage
not
exceeding
fifty (50) linear
feet is entitled
to fifty (50)
square
feet
of signage.
For
each additional
foot of
primary frontage
greater than fifty
(50)
feet,
one (1)
additional
square
foot of signage
shall be allowed,
except that
in no
case
shall more
than
one hundred
and fifty
(150) square feet
of signage be permitted.
PRIMARY FRONTAGE
,
MAXIMUM SIGNAGE
LengthFaer
50 or less
55
60
50
55
80
t00
150 or more
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Area Square Feet
6a °
80
ta0
150 maximum
22.16.030 SIGN AREA: SECONDARY FRONTAGE
An additional fifty (50) square feet of
signage shall be allowed on each secondary Frontage, regardless of frontage length.
22.16.040 SIGN AREP.: MOTOR VEHICLE SALES. "Auto Row" is a visible and important
part of this City. It is recognized that this section of the C-2 District, concentrated
along California Drive, has and should maintain a special character different from
other commercial areas. To support this objective, any establishment in the C-2 District
between Burlingame Avenue and Peninsula Avenue, whose principal activity is the sale
of new or used motor vehicles, having a primary frontage not exceeding fifty (50) linear
feet is entitled to one hundred and fifty (150) square feet of signage. For each
additional foot of primary frontage greater than fifty (50) feet, one (1) additional
square foot of signage shall be allowed, except that in no case shall more than three
hundred (300) square feet of signage be permitted.
PRIMARY FRONTAGE
Length, Feet
50 or less
55
60
80
100
150
200 or more
MAXIMUM SIGNAGE
Area, Square Feet
150
155
160
180
200
250
300 maximum
An additional one hundred (100} square feet of signage shall be allowed on each
secondary frontage, regardless of frontage length.
Window signs in establishments on "Auto Row," whose principal
2241
activity is the sale
of new or used
motor vehicles, shall be exempt from the
conditions
of this Title, and
their face area
shall not be included in signage calculations.
22.16.050
NUMBER. There shall be no more than three
(3) signs
for the first
two hundred
(200) feet of each frontage, and a further one (1)
sign for each additional
one hundred
(100) feet of frontage or portion thereof.
6.Oti0 LIGHTING: Natural, indirect or internal illumination is permitted.
22.16.070 HEIGHT. No portion of any sign shall exceed twenty (20) feet in height
above the established grade below the sign, except that a sign erected on a building
or structure may be placed higher than the first floor subject to its area being
reduced by the following:
(a)
2nd
Floor:
600 of permitted
signs and freestanding signs, subject to the
signage.
(b)
3rd
Floor:
30% of permitted
signage.
(c)
4th
Floor
or
above:
0% of permitted
signage.
Where a structure
has no
floors or
they
have unusual spaci:g, a floor shall be
defined as each twelve (12) feet increase in height.
Pole signs for motor vehicle sales in that area described in Sec. 22.16.040hall be
exempt from the above, but in no case shall exceed a maximum height of thirty-one (31)
feet
Chapter 22.18
C-3 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
22.18.010
PERMITTED
SIGNS. Wall
signs and freestanding signs, subject to the
following
limitations:
(a) No sign shall project .higher than -the eave line of the building or more.
than fifteen (15) feet above the sidewalk line, whichever is the lower.
(b) Sign copy shall be limited to the name of the persons or the type
of business occupying the premises, and letter size shall not exceed four (4) inches
in height.
22.18.020 SIGN AREA. Signs in a professional busir.•ss district shall be limited
to twenty-five (25) square feet in total sign area per building or parcel.
22.18.030 NUMBER. There shall be no more than one (1) sign for each frontage.
22.18.040 LIGHTING. Plo sign shall be constructed or maintained in such a way that
any light bulb,, light filament, neon tubing or similar light source is visible from
beyond the property line. Signs with interior illumination and translucent faces are
prohibited.
Chapter 22.20
C-4 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
22.20.010 PERMITTED SIGNS. Any signs permitted by other sections of this Title.
22.20.020 SIGN AREA: PRIMARY FRONTAGE. Any establishment with primary frontage
not exceeding fifty (50) linear feet is entitled to one hundred (100) square feet
of signage. For each additional foot of primary frontage greater than fifty (50) feet,
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one (1) additional square foot of signage shall be allowed, except that in no case
shall more than two hundred (200) square feet of signage be permitted.
PRIMARY FROtJTAGE
Length, Feet
50 or less
55
6o
80
100
150 or more
MAXIMUM SIGNAGE
Area, Square Feet
100
105
110
130
150
200 maximum
22.20.030
above the es-tablished grade below the
2nd
Floor:
SIGN
AREA: SECONDARY
FRONTAGE. An additional seventy-five (75) square
signage.
feet
of
signage
300
shall
be allowed on
each secondary frontage, regardless
of frontage
length.
Floor
or
22.20.040
0%
of permitted
NUMBER.
Where a structure
'There shall
be no more than two (2) signs for.each
frontage.
22.20.05.0
or they
have unusual spacing, a floor shall be
LIGHTING.
Natural, indirect
or internal illumination is
permitted.
22.20.060
HEIGHT.
No portion of
any sign shall exceed twenty (20)
feet in height
sign, except that a sign erected on a building
or structure may b
e placed higher than the first floor subject to its area being
reduced by the following:
(a)
defined as each twelve (12) feet increase in height.
Chapter 22.22
M-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
22.22.010 PERMITTED SIGNS. Any signs permitted by other sections of this Title.
22022.020 SIGN AREA: PRIMARY FRONTAGE. Any establishment with primary frontage
no exceeding fifty (50) linear feet is entitled to one hundred (100) square feet of
signage. For each additional foot of primary frontage greater than fifty (50) feet,
one (1) additional square foot of signage shall be allc,f
ed, except that in no case
shall snore than two hundred (200) square feet of signage be permitted.
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2nd
Floor:
600
of
permitted
signage.
(b)
3rd
Floor:
300
of
permitted
signage.
(c)
4th
Floor
or
above:
0%
of permitted
signage.
Where a structure
has no
floors
or they
have unusual spacing, a floor shall be
defined as each twelve (12) feet increase in height.
Chapter 22.22
M-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
22.22.010 PERMITTED SIGNS. Any signs permitted by other sections of this Title.
22022.020 SIGN AREA: PRIMARY FRONTAGE. Any establishment with primary frontage
no exceeding fifty (50) linear feet is entitled to one hundred (100) square feet of
signage. For each additional foot of primary frontage greater than fifty (50) feet,
one (1) additional square foot of signage shall be allc,f
ed, except that in no case
shall snore than two hundred (200) square feet of signage be permitted.
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PRIMARY FRONTAGE
Length, Feet
50 or less
55
6o
80
100
150 or more
22. 22.030 S1 GN AREA: SECONDARY FRONTAGE
MAXIMUM SIGNAGE
Area, Square Feet
100
105
110
130
150
200 maximum
A'n additional seventy-five (75) square
feet of signage shall be allowed on each secondary frontage, regardless of frontage
length.
22.22.040 NUMBER. There shall be no more than two (2) signs for each frontage.
22.22.050 LIGHTING. Natural, indirect or internal illumination is permitted.
22.22.060 HEIGHT. No portion of any sign shall exceed twenty (20) feet in height
above the established grade below the sign, except that a sign erected on a building
or structure may be placed higher than the first floor subject to its area being
reduced by the following:
(a)
2nd
Floor:
600
of permitted
signage.
,(b)
3rd
Floor:
30%
of permitted
signage.
(c)
4th
Floor
or
above:
0%
of permitted
signage.
*Where a structure
has
no floors
or
they
have unusual spacing, a floor shall be
defined as each twelve (12) feet increase in height.
Chapter 22.24
PROPERTIES 411TH USE VARIANCES AND NON-CONFORt11NG USES.
22.24.010 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Where a legal non -conforming use exists, or where
a use variance has been obtained and is in effect, any signs to be erected shall require
application to and approval by the Planning Commission. The number of signs permitted
on the building or parcel, the size and nature thereof and their location on the
property shall be determined by the provisions of this code applicable to such property
as if it were classified for the actual use then existing; however, the Commission may
riG dfy such JLdlidard6 is r
iL is deterrnI Ited ('ha Lr to use: or cGndi tion of adj acenL pa rcc is
makes such standards inappropriate.
Chapter 22.26
ABANDONED, OBSOLETE, UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL SIGNS
z2. 20.010
GENERAL REQUIREM`"1TS.
Every sign
shall be erected and
maintained in
no
longer advertises
a
after such notice,
bona fide
establishment existing
conformance
with the terms of this
Title and
any conditions
specified
by its Sign Permit.
Every sign
shall be maintained in a
safe and
secure condition,
and
shall only advertise
a bona fide
establishment existing
on the premises,
or products
or
services available
where the si5.i exists.
;.22.26.015
ABANDONED AND
OBSOLETE SIGNS. Any sign
tenant fails to
which
no
longer advertises
a
after such notice,
bona fide
establishment existing
on the premises
shall
be
taken dawn and,
removed, or
the advertising
copy shall
be painted out, within
thirty
notice of the
!30)
days by the
owner or
tenant of
the building, structure
or property upon
which
said
sign may be
located.
22.26.020 NOTICE. Whenever any sign is found iiy the City P9anner 'to be in violation
of any provision of this Code, he shall give written notice to the owner and tenant, if any,
of the property whereon it is located to remove or alter such sign. He may cause any
sign which is an immediate peril to persons or property to be removed summarily without
notice.
22.26.030 HEARING.
if
the owner or
tenant fails to
comply
within
thirty
(30) days
after such notice,
or
if
a sign is summarily removed, a
hearing
shall
be
scheduled
before the Planning
Commission.
Written
notice of the
time
and place
of
such hearing
shall be given by
the
City
Clerk to the
property owner
and
tenant at
least
ten (10) days
prior to the date
set
for
the hearing.
At said hearing
the
Planning
Commission
shall
confirm, modify or
rescind
the notice given
or action taken
by the City
Planner. The
decision of the Planning
Commission may
be appealed as
provided
in Sections
22.06.150
and 22.06. 160 of
this
Title.
22.26.040 REMOVAL OF SIGN. Within ten (10) days after the decision becomes final,
the sign or signs described in such notice shall be removed by the property owner or
tenant. If such removal is not completed within that time, the Bung Official shall
cause such sign to be removed, and the cost thereof shall be paid by such owner or
tenant. The owner and tenant shall be jointly responsible for the payment of
such cost.
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The Building Official shall submit to the owner or other person in possession of the
premises a statement of his costs for removing or altering the sign. The amount of
the cost may be appealed as provided in Section 22.06.140.
Upon failure to receive
full payment within
thirty (30)
days from the date the
statement is submitted or
within thirty
(30) days after
conclusion of any appeal
proceedings, whichever is
later, the City Attorney is
authorized to provide for the
collection of the amounts
payable in any
lawful manner.
22.26.050 ABATEh1ENT AS PUQLIC NUISANCE. Any sign erected, constructed, altered or
enlarged contrary to the provisions of this Title shall be and the same is hereby
declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance; and the City Attorney to the City shall,
upon notice of the City Planner, immediately commence action or proceedings for the
abatement and removal and enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law, and shall
take such other steps and shall apply to such courts as may have jurisdiction to
grant such relief as will abate and remove such sign, and restrain and enjoin any person,
firm or corporation from setting up, erecting, maintaining or using any such sign.
Chapter 22.28
AWNINGS AND CANOPIES
22.28.010 CONSTRUCTION. Awnargs and canopies may be constructed of cloth, metal
or plasties provided, however, that all
frames and supports shall be of metal.
22.28.020 PROJECTION TNTC PUBLIC RlGHT-OF-WAY. Awnings and canopies shall conform
with Sec. 22.08.070.
22.28.030 SUPPORTS AND ATTACHMENT. lwnings and canopies shall be securely attached
to and
on the sides and front of the awning or canopy.
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 L
sidewalk
or public way.
22.28.040 ADVERTISING.
Any
sign
or advertising
display attached
to or pair.ted
on
an awning
or canopy
shall
be limited
to a space
not exceeding
eight
(8) inches
in height
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Chapter 22.30
COMBINATION SIGNS
22. 30.010
GENERAL
REQUfREMENTS.
Combination
signs are
signs which have features or
characteristics
nornial
ly tound
in
signs of
more than one
classification,
and shall
meet all
the requirements for
construction,
height,
location,
supports,
illumination
%or
other specifications for
each archetype.
Where
different
standards are
specified
for the archetypes, the more
restrictive
shall apply.
Chapter 22.32
DIRECTORY SIGNS
22.32.010 GENERAL P.EQUIP,EMENTS. In all districts where group occupancies in office
buildings are permitted, directory signs may be erected displaying the names of the
occupants of a building who are engaged in a particular profession, business or the
like. Such signs shall be situated at least two feet inside the property line and shall
overall
not exceed eight (8) feet in/height. Such signs may have an area of four (4) square
feet,plus one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet per name, in no event to exceed thirty-two
(32) square feet
Chapter 22.34
EXEMPT SIGNS
z2.34.010 EXEMPT SIGNS. Those classes of signs designated in the following sections
of this Chapter may be erected and maintained in the City without the obtaining of a
Building Permit or Sign Permit and without the payment of fees; provided, however, all
exempt signs are subject to the provisions of Chapter 22.08. In computing the total
signage area on any building or parcel for purposes of this Title, the face area of
exempted signs shall not be included.
2'x.34.020 SIGNS FOR PUBLIC AND QUASI -PUBLIC
PURPOSES. Official traffic, fire and
polio. signs, signals, devices and mar'<ings of the State Department of Public Works,
the Cit7
_ or "` other competent public authorities; signs of
public utility or service companies indicating danger or aids to service or safety
including signs showing the placement or location of underground public utility
facilities,
22. 34 D3D SIGNS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE. When deemed necessary, the
City Planner or his authorized representative, may authori-e and approve signs
without permit to serve the public safety or convenience; each such sign shall not
exceed three (3) square feet, and may typically include "Entrance" signs,
"Parking" sigrs and the like.
22.34.040 TRESPASS AND IvARNING SIGNS. "No Trespassing" or "F'o Dumping" signs not
exceeding three (3) square feet may be authorized in addition to other signs and shall
be located and .designed
in
a manner satisfactory to
the
City Planner. No
square
feet
/building
or
two (2) square
more than three (3)
such signs may
be placed on each parcel
of property.
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22.34.050 INDIVIDUAL
OR PROFESSIONAL
NAME PLATES. Individual
. . . . 23
or professional name
plates and occupational signs on buildings denoting only the name andlor occupation
of an occupant in
a structure or
dwelling
house located in any R-1 or R-2 zoning district
14
square
feet
11
and not exceeding
two (2) square
feet
in area for the building or parcel.
22.34.060 IDENTIFICATION NAME PLATES. Identification name plates or signs identifying
the building by name. and address together with further identification as to name of
proprietor or managemen', shalt be exempted as follow;,:
(a) On business establishments, offices, or simila• uses, not exceeding threE (3)
square feet in total area for the building or parcel.
(b) On multi -family dw
ellings:
3 to 1
Only one sign shall be permitted for each multi -family dwelling
22.34.070
face area in
0 units.
.
14
square
feet
11
to
15 units
to the
20
square
feet
16
to
20 units
. . . . . . . . .
. . . . 23
square
feet
21
or
more
units . . . • . . . . . .
. . . . 32
square
feet
Only one sign shall be permitted for each multi -family dwelling
22.34.070
face area in
REAL
ESTATE
SIGNS.
Signs
exceeding nine
pertaining
feet in
to the
sale,
an Cor
exchange, lease
or
district.
Not more than
one such sign
rental
of real
estate,
subject
of
land
to such
that
signs
not
exceeding
corner
three
(3) square
feet in
single
face area in
any R
zoning
district
or not
exceeding nine
(9) square
feet in
single
face area in
an Cor
M
zoning
district.
Not more than
one such sign
may be
placed
on any lot or
parcel
of
land
except
that
two such signs
may be placed
on any
corner
lot or parcel,
one
such
sign
facing
each
of the abutting
streets.
22.34.080 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SIGNS. The names of property or project owners,
architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers and/or financial institutions may be
placed upon premises under improvement, during the period of construction only, provided
that such names be placed on one (1) sign only, and be limited to a maximum sign area
of one hundred (100) square feet:
22.34.090 ME140RIAL SIGNS. Memorial signs or tablets, and historical monuments
when such markers are constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials.
22.34.100 POLITICAL SIGNS. Political or campaign signs on behalf of candidates
for public office or measures on. an election ballot, provided such signs shall only
be posted on private property and shall comply with the limitations of Chapter 22.46.
22.3lI.110 EMBLEMS AND FLAGS. Emblems, insignias, -and posters of any nation, state,
or any officially recognized governmental agency or organization; religious symbols
attached to a building which is a place of religious worship; flags of any nation,
state, or any officially recognized governmental agency or organization, within the
following limitations:
(a) The flag shall be of flexible material, typically cloth, paper or
plastic, and shall not include those painted on or otherwise erected or attached to
any structure;
(b) Only one flag of any particular type authorized under this section
shall be permitted per parcel;
(c) No flag pole shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height above grade;
(d) No flag shalt exceed a vertical dimension of five (5) feet nor a
horizontal dimension of eight (
8) feet;
(e) The flag pole shall be set back not less than fifteen (15) feet from
any property line.
r`lags or display poles which erceed or differ from the above conditions shad be
reviewed by the Planning Commission within the procedures established by Chapter 22.06
and may be approved within the tollowing limitations:
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(a) No flag shall exceed a horizontal dimension of one-third the height
of the pole and a vertical dimension of one-fifth the ;)eight of the pole; or that
size flag which most closely mee s these dimensions;
(b) The flag pole is structurally sound and is so located that flag with
pole conform to all requirements of this Title for projecting or freestanding signs.
22. 34.120 INTERIOR SIGNS. Signs not visible from public ways or from adjoining
parcels or premises.
22.34.130 GARAGE SALE SIGNS. One sign not to exceed three (3) square feet
may be displayed on a property during the period of the sale, if the requirements
of Chapter 6.22 are first observed.
Chapter 22.36
FREEWAY SIGNS
2z.36.oto RESTRICTIONS. No sign shall be erected or constructed regardless of
the district or zone in which it is placed:
(a) If such sign is designed to be primarily viewed from a main traveled
roadway of a freeoaay; or
(b) If such sign, because of its location, size, nature or type, constitutes
or tends to_constitute a hazard to the safe and efficient operation of vehicles upon
a freeway or creates a condition which endangers the safety of persons or property thereon.
22.36.020 EXEMPT SIGIJS. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any
sign used exclusively:
(a) To advertise the sale or lease of the property upon which such advertising
display is placed; or
(b) To designate the name of the owner or occupant of the premises upon
which such sign is placed or to identify such premises.
Chapter 22.38
GROUND SIGNS
22.3tS.010
total height is greater than twelve (12
CONSTRUCTION. Ali ground
signs
shaii be securely built) eonstructed and
erected upon
posts and standards
sunk at
least three (3) feet below the surface of
the ground,
set in concrete.
22.38.020
HEIGHT LIMITATIONS.
It shall
be unlawful to erect any ground sign whose
sign
) feet above the established grade below the
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22.38.030 SPACE BETWEEN GROUND AND STRUCTURE
Excepting signs located on lawful
fences, and those with solid pedestals of masonry or concrete, all ground signs shall
have an open space not less than two (2) feet between the base line of said sign and
the ground level.
22. 38.040 SETBACK LINE. In any R- Zoning District no ground sign shall be nearer
the street than the building setback established for the respective property; however,
parcels with frontage along EI Camino Real shall be exempt from this requirement. All
ground signs are subject to the limitations of Sec. 22.08.040 and Sec. 22.08.050.
22.38.050 SIGNS ON LAWFUL FENCES. Signs attacheu to or erected upon lawful fences
shah meet all the requirements of this Chapter
Chapter 22.40
MARQUEES
22. 40. O.J CONSTRUCTION. All marques, together with the anchors, bolts, supports,
rods and braces
thereof shall be constructed of incombustible materials, except that
letters, facings and decorations may be of approved combustible materials, Marquees
shall be designed by a licensed engineer or architect and must he approved by the
Building Ofr'cial ,s 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.
22.40.020 PROJECTION INTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. A marquee may extend into a public
right-of-way; provided, that in no event shall it be permitted to extend within three (3)
feet of any portion of a public right-of-way used principally for vehicular traffic.
22.40.030 SUPPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS. Marquees shall be supported solely by the
building to which they are attached and no columns or posts shall be permitted, as
support therefor, which r^st 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.
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22.40.040 SIGNS UPON MARQUEES. The lowest portion of any sign hung from a marquee
shall be not less than eight (8) feet above the sidewalk. No advertising material
shall be placed upon the roof of a marquee.
Chapter 22.42
NON -CONFORMING SIGNS
22.42,010 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. No non -conforming sign shall be in any manner
altered, reconstructed or moved without being made to comply in all respects with the
provisions of this Title provided, however, that nothing herein shall prohibit the
normal maintenance or repair o`r any such sign.
Chapter 22.44
POLE SIGNS
22.44.Oi0
CONSTRUCTION.
Supporting membeYs of
all, pole signs shall be entirely of
metal
and no
pole sign shall
be carried on wooden
posts or structures. Metal tubes or
pipe or metal structures shall be anchored to concrete foundations by studs of not less
than one-half (1/2) inch diameter or embedded in such concrete foundation; no braces or
guy wires shall be used to secure the sign.
Letters, facings and decorations may be of approved combustible materials.
Where reflectors or flood lights are used, they shall be provided with proper lenses
concentrating the illumination upon the sign.
22. 44.020 HEIGHT LIMITATION. No pole sign shall exceed twenty (20) feet in height,
measured -from the sidewalk level upon which the sign fronts to the highest point of
the. sign structure.
Chapter 22.4b
POLBTICAL AND CAMPAIGN SIGNS
22.46.010 GEIdERAL REQUIP,EMENTS. In all zoning districts political and campaign
signs shall be limited t. winaoev signs, which sha 11 only be dis:.layed during periods
of campaign activity.
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Chapter 22.48
PROHIBITED SIGNS
22.48.o10
of
the City
PROHIBITED SIGNS.
when the primary purpose or use of the
Those classes
is
of signs
display
designed
in
matter.
the following
the provisions of this section
shall
sections
be
of
this Chapter are
to signs
expressly
prohibited,
when such advertising is incidental
and
shall
not
be
erected
in
any
zoning district.
22.48.020 UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS. The erection or maintenance of any sign without a
valid permit therefor when the obtaining of such permit is required by the terms of
this code.
22.48.030 SIGIJS ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Signs, A -Boards, advertising structures, or
merchandise displays placed upon or attached to the ground on any portion of the
public street, sidewalk or right-of-way; provided, however, that newspaper vending
devices and temporary signs for public safety or convenience shall be permitted. Signs
exempted by Sec. 22.34.020 and Sec. 22.54.040 may be erected and maintained as
exceptions to this Chapter.
22.48.040 OFF -PREMISE ADVERTISING. Signs or structures carrying the advertising
of a person, product or service other than that of the occupant of the land on which it is
placed or the building to which it is attached; signs are permitted only to the actual
occupant of the building or property upon which the sign is displayed during the period
of his occupancy.
22.48.050 SIGNS ON VEHICLES. No person shall maintain within or move upon the public
streets
of
the City
any vehicle
when the primary purpose or use of the
vehicle
is
the
display
of
advertising
matter.
However,
the provisions of this section
shall
not
be
applicable
to signs
maintained
on vehicles
when such advertising is incidental
to
the
primary
purpose
for
which the vehicle
is
being used.
22.48.060
MOVING
SIGNS. Any
sign or
advertising display which moves
or
rotates.
22. 48.070 SIGNS WITH FLASHING LIGHTS. Any sign with animated, moving or flashing
lightsI
or any sign which, because of flashing lights, brilliant lighting or reflected
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light, is a detriment to surrounding properties or prevents the peaceful enjoyment of
residential uses. A Sign Permit may be issued by the City
Planner , however, for a sign which gives public information such as time, date,
temperature, weather or similar information,
22.4$.080 FLAGS, PENFJANTS, BANNERS APdD STREAMERS. Flags, pennants, banners,
strearne:s, spinners, ribbons and similar displays are prohibiter, except on parcels
in the C-2 District as described in Sec. 22.16.040, used primarily for motor v(hicle
sales; certain other exemptions and limitations are described in Sec. 22.34,110.
22048.090 ROOF SIGNS. Roof signs are prohibited in all zoning districts; however,
religious symbols, attached to a building which is a place of religious worship, shall
be exempt from this prohibition if they meet the general regulations of Chapter 22.08,
22.48.iO0 SICY SIGNS. Any sign attached to, painted on, or suspended from a balloon,
!cite or similar object secured to property within the City of Burlingame.
Chapter 22.50
PROJECTING SIGNS
22.50.010 PROJECTION
ItJTO
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,
A projecting
sign
shall
conform
to Sec. 22.08.070; however.
barber poles
and similar
specialty
signs
which
project
not more than twelve
(12)
inches may be
allowed by
the City
Planner
at other
heights,
but in no case less
than
four (4) feet
ahove the surface
of
the
ground
or
sid:walk below.
22,50,020 NUMBER.
No
more than one
projecting sign
is
permitted
per establishment
or per fifteen (15)
feet
of frontage,
whichever is
less.
Chapter 22.52
REAL ESTATE SIGNS
22.52.010 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Real estate signs are exempt from permit requirements
when they conform to specifications described in Sec. 22.34.070. Those signs that are
not exempt require permits as described in Chapter 22.06; such permits shall be for a
period not to exceed four (4) months. Additional periods of four months shah require
new application and payment of a fee in the same amount as that required for the original
permit.
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22.52.020 SIZELIMITATIONS. Real estate signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square
feet in total area per parcel in any Commercial Zoning District, and shall not exceed
seventy-five (75) square feet in total area in the M-1 Zoning District,
22.52.030 NUl1[3ER. Not more than one (1) real estate sign may be placed on any
parcel frontage; however, when a building in either a C or M District consists of
more than one store, section or office, signs not exceeding nine (9) square feet in
area may be displayed within or upon each such store, section or office, subject to the
total signage not exceeding the limit for that district.
Chapter 22.54
TEMPORARY SIGNS
22,54,010 PERMITS. The City Planner is hereby authorized to grant permits
dor incombustible
for temporary signs composed of combustible materials. Such permits shall be for a
period not to exceed thirty (
30) days, provided that the City Planner may extend
said period for an additional thirty (30) days upon payment of a fee in the same
amount as that required for the original permit.
22.54.020 SUPPORT AND ATTACHMENT. Temporary signs shall be safely attached to the
wall or supporting structure.
No such signs shall be so placed as
to obstruct windows or fire escapes or be attached to standpipes.
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2.4.030 ADVERTISING PERMITTED. The advertising presented on any temporary sign
shall pertain only t,: the business, industry or pursuit conducted on or within the
premises on which the sign is displayed
a civic nature.
22.54.040 SIGNS FlND 6FlNNFRS OF .A
This provision shall not apply to signs of
NFlTUP,E. The. Ci .y !"onager ma;, upon written
appPication tv him, issue special permits upon such conditions as he may determine fior
including banners extended over a public street, -and
temporary
signs
and
banners of a
civic, cheritabie,
educational r municipal nature,
may waive the fee for such permits.
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The City Manager shall, prior to issuance of a permit, require recommendations
regarding matters of safety, construction and location from applicable city departments,
and shall ensure that all the following conditions are fulfilled
(a) Each sign is required for the convenience or safety of the public.
(b) each sign is directly related to a use which is clearly of a non-
eommercial nature.
(c) Each sign shall be limited to either the public right-of-way, and subject
to the limitations of Chapter 22.08, or to private property. i'o peti'ion
for a directional sign on property other than a public right-of-way shall
be accepted unless signed and approved by the owner of the property on
which such sign is to be located.
(d) Each sign. is of a temporary nature, and not to remain up longer than
fourteen (1
4) consecutive days in any tvrelve (12) month period.
Chapter 22.56
WALL SIGNS
22.56.oio CONSTRUCTION. Signs having an area of four (4) square feet or less and
not more than two (2) inches in thickness may be affixed flatwise to any part of a building
and may be of wood.
Signs which do not exceed two (2) feet in height, twenty,(20) feet in length, and
two (2) inches in thickness may be of wood.
Any wall sign constructed of incombustible materials may have letters, decorations
or facings thereof of approved combustible materials.
22.56.020 HEIGHT LIMITATION. Any wall sign that projects more than two (2) inches
from the surface of a building or structure shall have a clearance of
attached to the building wall by means of metal anchors, bolts or expansion screws of
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not less than
eight
(8)
feet from the
sidewalk
or ground level.
22.56.030
PROJECTION
BEYOND
BUILDING LINE.
No wall
sign
shall be permitted to
extend
more
than nine
(9)
inches behond the
building
line.
22.56.040
SUPPORTS
AND
ATTACHMENTS. All
wall
signs
shall
be safely and securely
attached to the building wall by means of metal anchors, bolts or expansion screws of
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not less than three-eighths (3/8) inch in diameter properly imbedded 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.
22.56.050
SIGN
PAINTED
ON WALL.
Wall
signsexclusively
of paint are exempt from
the requirements of this chapter, but are subject to limitations and general requirements
of size, maintenance and related concerns specified elsewhere in this Title.
Chapter 22.58
WINDOW SIGNS
22.5$.010 f,ENERAL REQUIP.EMENTS. The City Planner is Hereby authorized tc grant
permits for winnow signs of combustible or non-combustible materials, which shall be
safely attached to the window or suspended or supported behind the window.
22.58.020 SIZE LIMITA-
IONS. Not more than fifty per-ent (500) of tie area of any
window shall be obstructed by signs.
22.58.030 "SALE" SIGNS. Window signs which advertise goods or services in a C or M
District, and obscure twenty-five percent (2, 0) or less of any window, may be allowed
without a Sign Permit, providing such signs are displayed for d period not to exceed
fourteen (14) consecutive days.
22. 58.04r� BUILDING PERMIT EXEMPTION. All window signs may be erected and maintained
in the City without the obtaining of a Building Permit and without the payment of such
permit fees; provided, however, all window signs are subject to the provisions of
Chapter 22.08.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be published as provided by law.
Mayos
victor A. Mangini
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I, EVELYN H. HILL, 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 20 tfday of December, 1976, and was adopted
thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 17 day of
January, , 1977, by the following vote:
P.YES: COUNCILMEN: Amstrup-Harrison-Mangini
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Crosby -Martin
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
CiA Clerk
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May 16, 1977
MEMO TO:
Evelyn H.
Hill,
City
Clerk
FROM:
Wayne M.
Swan,
City
Planner
SUBJECT:
Sign Code
Typographical
Error
Reference Sec. 22.12.020 Sign Area. The as line should read "the limitations
of Sec. 22.34.060,"not 36. This correction was brought to my attention by Everett
Kindig.
WMS/s Wayne M. Swan
cc: J. Calwell
J. Yost
J. Coleman