HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Agenda Item No. 12CITY OF
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: THOMAS P. EVANS
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2012 -02 — AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.196 (SIGNS
— ADVERTISING STRUCTURES) BY AMENDING SECTIONS
17.196.020, 17.196.100, 17.196.110, 17.196.160 AND ADDING
SECTION 17.196.165 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING LIMITED OFF -SITE ADVERTISING
Recommendation
1. Waive further reading and introduce by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -1306,
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17
— ZONING, CHAPTER 17.196 (SIGNS — ADVERTISING STRUCTURES), by roll
call vote.
Background
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2012 -02 proposes amendments to the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code ( "LEMC ") that will create regulations and procedures
addressing off -site signage for the promotion of events and activities occurring within
the City. At its regular meeting on September 5, 2012, the City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 2012 -30 recommending
that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2012 -02.
Discussion
Section 17.196.100 (Prohibited signs) prohibits all signs that are not specifically
permitted by Chapter 17.196 or specifically allowed by a specific plan, overlay district or
other section of the LEMC. The proposed amendment of Section 17.196.100 would add
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Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2012 -02
September 25, 2012
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"development agreement" to the list of documents that can specifically allow otherwise
prohibited signs. With this change, facilities such as Lake Elsinore's Diamond Stadium,
which are not located adjacent to the freeway, would have the opportunity with approval
of a development agreement to request off -site signage that could be used to better
highlight the City's attractions.
Many cities use banners suspended over streets ( "street banners') and banners and
flags mounted on light poles to promote cultural, civic, patriotic or special events or
activities. This type of temporary signage provides cities with an opportunity to highlight
and draw the public's attention to upcoming events. The proposed LEMC amendments
would establish provisions permitting banners to be suspended across roadways within
the City and to provide design standards, time frames and other provisions to regulate
the installation of temporary street banners or banners and flags mounted on light poles.
Environmental Determination
The proposed amendment of Chapter 17.196 of the LEMC is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code § §21000 et seq.: "CEQA') and the
State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs § §15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) in that it can be seen with a certainty
that there is no possibility that adoption of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2012 -02 may
have a significant effect on the environment.
Fiscal Impact
The proposed zoning ordinance text amendment would make changes to Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code provisions regarding off -site signage. The changes will create new
opportunities for signage within the City and as such would require staff time to
administer future applications for temporary street banners or banners and flags
mounted on light poles. These off -site sign requests would be paid for through
developer paid cost recovery deposits. Therefore, there would be minimal fiscal impact
to the City resulting from administration or enforcement of the proposed ordinance
amendment.
Prepared by: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Warren Morelion, AICP4
Acting Community Development Director
Approved by: Thomas P. Evans
Interim City Manage
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Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2012 -02
September 25, 2012
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Attachments:
City Council Ordinance No. 2012 -0Ordinance of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Amending the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, Title 17 — Zoning, Chapter 17.196 (Signs -
Advertising Structures)
2. Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Hearing on September 4, 2012
3. Planning Commission Staff Report, September 4, 2012
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ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -1306
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LAKE ELSINORE
MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 — ZONING, CHAPTER 17.196
(SIGNS — ADVERTISING STRUCTURES)
WHEREAS, Chapter 17.196 (Signs - Advertising Structures) of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code ( "LEMC ") sets forth various procedures and regulations regarding the
provision of signage on private and public property within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore wishes to promote cultural, civic, patriotic
or special events or activities of general public interest taking place within the City of
Lake Elsinore; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department of the City of Lake
Elsinore has initiated an amendment of the LEMC to amend Chapter 17.196 in order to
provide for the limited use of off -site signage to advertise events or activities of general
public interest taking place within the City of Lake Elsinore; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations,
Section 15061(b)(3), the City of Lake Elsinore has determined that it can be seen with a
certainty that there is no possibility that adoption of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2012-
02 may have a significant effect on the environment; and therefore the zoning text
amendment is exempt from CEQA; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2004 -11 of the City of Lake Elsinore, which
establishes procedures and requirements for implementation of the Western Riverside
County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, specifically exempts the adoption
or amendment of any land use or zoning ordinance in Section IV — Exemptions; and
WHEREAS, after considering the amendment and additions to the LEMC at a
regular meeting held on September 4, 2012, the Planning Commission of the City of
Lake Elsinore recommended that the City Council approve the amendments to the
LEMC, Title 17 — Zoning, amending Chapter 17.196; and
WHEREAS, public notice of the amendments have been given and the City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore has considered the evidence presented by the
Community Development Department and other interested parties at a public hearing
held on September 25, 2012 with respect to this item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has reviewed and analyzed the proposed
amendment and additions pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal.
Gov. Code §65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code and finds and determines that the proposed amendments are
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consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the
goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General Plan.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section
15061(b)(3), the City of Lake Elsinore has determined that it can be seen with a
certainty that there is no possibility that adoption of the amendments to Chapter 17.196
of the LEMC may have a significant effect on the environment; and therefore the zoning
text amendments are exempt from CEQA.
SECTION 3. That in accordance with the State Planning and Zoning Law, the
City Council hereby makes the following findings for the approval of the amendments to
Chapter 17.196 of the LEMC:
The proposed zoning text amendments will not be: a) detrimental to the health,
safety, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the
neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the City, or b) injurious to the
property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City.
The proposed zoning ordinance text amendments have been analyzed relative to
their potential to have detrimental effects and it has been determined that the
proposed amendments will be beneficial to the public health, safety, comfort and
welfare by providing establishing a mechanism whereby the sponsors of special
events will have the opportunity to install limited off -site signage that will highlight
and draw the public's attention to upcoming cultural, civic, patriotic or specific
events or activities of general public interest taking place within the City.
2. The proposed zoning ordinance text amendments are consistent with the Goals,
Policies and Implementation Programs of the General Plan and the development
standards established with the LEMC.
The proposed zoning ordinance text amendments do not create new zoning
districts, remove existing zoning districts or otherwise modify land use
requirements. The proposed zoning ordinance amendments are procedural in
nature and do not affect the density or intensity of uses and will not interfere with
the implementation of the goals, policies and implementation programs of the
General Plan.
3. The City will not allow the erection of banners and flags within the public right -of-
way for commercial advertising purposes nor otherwise permit the establishment
of a public forum through the proposed zoning text amendments.
The proposed zoning ordinance amendments will not change current City
regulations prohibiting the placement of commercial and political advertising
within street rights -of -way, on any traffic- control sign, or on private or public utility
company poles. The signage permitted within the public right -of -way by these
amendments are not vehicles for commercial or political advertising' they are
temporary in nature and are allowed to promote only cultural, civic, patriotic or
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specific events or activities of general public interest taking place within the City
of Lake Elsinore.
SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial
and such other matters as reflected in the record, and the above findings, the City
Council hereby adopts the following amendments to Chapter 17.196 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code which amend Sections 17.196.020 (Definitions), 17.196.100
(Prohibited signs), 17.196.110 (Advertising on public property), and 17.196.160
(Temporary signs) and adds Section 17.196.165 (Temporary Street Banners, and Light
Pole Banners and Flags) with strikethrough text being deleted and underlined text being
added.
SECTION 5. Section 17.196.020 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
amended as follows:
17.196.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms used herein are defined as follows:
Balloon" means an inflatable bag or other inflatable device of any size;
"Banner" means any sign of cloth plastic or similar lightweight material used for
advertising purposes mounted to any structure staff, pole line vehicle or framing:
"Building frontage" means the lineal extent of a building or unit along either a street
or a public parking area serving the business, not including loading or service areas;
"Business identification sign" means any sign erected or maintained for the purpose
of identifying a bona fide business being conducted upon the premises on which the
sign is located;
"Center identification sign" means a freestanding sign structure containing the name
identifying an integrated business development and may also include identification signs
on which the names and nature of business only within the development are uniformly
displayed;
"Commercial sign" means any sign excluding noncommercial signs;
"Doubleface sign" means a single sign with two parallel sign faces back -to -back;
"Electric sign" means an advertising structure served or energized with electrical
current for purpose of illuminating or for any other purpose;
"Freestanding sign" means any permanent sign not attached to a building;
"Freeway" means a highway with respect to which the owners of abutting lands have
no right of easement or access to or from their abutting lands, or in respect to which
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such owners have only limited or restricted easement or access and which is declared
to be such in compliance with the Streets and Highway Code of the State;
`Integrated development' means a development consisting of five or more
interrelated business establishments, in separate units, using common driveways and
on -site parking facilities;
"Light post banner" means any sign of cloth, plastic, or similar lightweight material
used for advertising purposes which meets the dimensional requirements set forth in
this chapter and is intended to be installed on light posts;
"Monument sign" means a low profile sign, not exceeding five feet in height,
supported by a solid pedestal extending under the entire length of the sign;
"Noncommercial sign" means any sign, including political signs, not advertising a
business or product for sale, whether on or off site;
"Off -site sign" means any sign, including billboards, which directs attention to a
business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered elsewhere
than on the premises, and only incidentally on the premises if at all;
"Pennants and flags" means small strips of cloth or plastic fabric triangularly or
rectangularly shaped and a rectangular piece of fabric on poles used as advertising
devices;
"Permanent reader panel" means a permanently constructed changeable copy
bulletin board lighted or unlighted with detachable precut letters and figures;
"Political sign" means a sign relating to a forthcoming public election or referendum
indicating the name and /or picture of an individual seeking election to a public office, or
a sign pertaining to issues, or a sign pertaining to the advocating by persons, groups, or
parties of the political views or policies;
"Portable sign" means any movable external sign that is not permanently secured or
attached to an approved permanently established structure, support or anchor;
"Projecting sign" means any sign which is affixed or attached to, and is supported
solely by, a building wall or structure, or parts thereof, and extends beyond the building
wall, or structure or parts thereof, more than 12 inches and whose angle of incidence to
said building wall, structure or parts thereof, is greater than 30 degrees;
"Roof sign" is any sign erected, constructed and maintained wholly or partially above
the roofline;
"Roofline" means the height above the eaves line on sloped roofs, and above the
roof covering on flat roofs except parapet walls;
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"Sign" means and includes every announcement, declaration, demonstration,
display, illumination, insignia, surface or space when erected or maintained in view of
the general public for identification, advertisement or promotion of the interests of any
business or person;
"Sign area" means the entire area within the outside border of the sign. The area of
• sign having no continuous border or lacking a border shall mean the entire area within
• single continuous perimeter formed by no more than eight straight lines enclosing the
extreme limits of writing, representations, emblem, or any fixture or similar character,
integral part of the display or used as a border excluding the necessary supports or
uprights on which such sign is placed. Where a sign has two or more faces, the area of
all faces shall be included in determining the area of the sign, except that where two
such faces are placed back -to -back and are at no point more than three feet from one
another, the area of the sign shall be taken as the area of one face if the two faces of
equal area, or as the area of the larger face if the two faces are of unequal area;
displayed over any public street way or place designed for decoration or
advertisement:
Street frontage" means the lineal extent of a parcel of land along a street;
"Temporary sign" means any sign constructed of, or painted on, cloth, canvas, light
fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plastic, or other light material;
"Wall sign" includes all flat signs, either of solid face construction or individual letters,
which are placed against the exterior wall of any building or structure and extending not
more than one foot from the face of the building and having the advertisement on one
face only. [Ord. 937, 1992. Code 1987 § 17.94.020].
SECTION 6. Section 17.196.100 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
amended as follows:
17.196.100 Prohibited Signs
All signs not specifically permitted by other provisions of this chapter shall be
prohibited. The following signs shall not be permitted unless specifically allowed by a
specific plan, overlay district a development agreement pursuant to LEMC 19.12 or
other section of this code:
A. Portable signs, such as freestanding or wheeled signs higher than 42 inches in
height, and metallic balloons;
B. Vehicles containing advertising parked on public or private property for the
primary purpose of advertising or directing attention to a permanent business;
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C. Signs which incorporate in any manner any flashing, moving or intermittent
lighting;
D. Rotating or animated signs, or signs which contain any moving parts;
E. No signs, lights or other advertising structure shall be located in such a manner
as to constitute a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or in such a manner as to
obstruct free and clear vision at any location where, by reason of the position, shape,
color or movement may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any
authorized traffic sign, signal or device, nor shall such sign advertising structure make
use of any word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manner as to interfere with,
mislead or confuse traffic;
F. Spinners or similar advertising devices;
G. Signs which exceed the roofline or parapet to which such signs are attached;
H. Any off -site advertising, including billboards, except as otherwise provided in this
chapter. This prohibition shall specifically not apply to noncommercial signs, including
political signs. [Ord. 1068 § 3, 2000; Ord. 937, 1992. Code 1987 § 17.94.090].
SECTION 7. Section 17.196.110 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
amended as follows:
17.196.110 Advertising on public property.
A. No person, except a public officer or City employee in the performance of his duty
shall paste, post, paint or erect any flag, pennant, sign or notice of any kind or cause the
same to be done upon public property, street, bridge, or sidewalk within the City and no
person shall attach any item to private utility company poles without prior written
approval from the utility company to which such poles belong;
B. Exceptions. Signs and banners for sp Gial eve promoting cultural, civic,
patriotic or special events or activities of general public interest taking place within the
City to the benefit of the entire community and authorized by the City Manager or
designee, pursuant to LEMC 17.196.165 [Ord. 937, 1992. Code 1987 § 17.94.100].
SECTION 8. Section 17.196.160 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
amended as follows:
17.196.160 Temporary signs.
Temporary signs such as pennants, banners, flags, nonmetallic inflatable devices,
balloons, and movable signs shall be permitted for promotional purposes subject to the
following regulations:
A. All temporary signs shall require a permit and shall be subject to the review and
approval of the Planning Division;
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B. Pennants, banners, flags, nonmetallic inflatable (small or large) devices
(balloons), and movable signs shall be displayed only at the location where the
promotion occurs;
C. The maximum number of temporary signs permitted per occurrence period shall
be two sign types;
D. The display of temporary signs for promotional purposes shall be subject to the
following additional regulations:
1. Pennants and flag (defined as small StF Gf GlGth GF plast fabriG tFiaRgularl
adYeFt devices):
a. Pennants and /or flags on strings and flags on poles shall be allowed for a
maximum of 30 consecutive days per occurrence period, six times per calendar
year. No more than two occurrence periods shall be combined at any one time.
Each occurrence period shall be separated by at least 14 consecutive days if not
combined;
b. Flags on poles shall be limited to 10 flags per occurrence period. Each flag
shall not exceed 15 square feet in area;
c. The height of pennants and /or flags on strings and flags on poles shall not
exceed 20 feet above grade;
d. Pennants and /or flags shall be kept in good condition at all times.
2. Banners (defined as large strips Of Glath or plaSt fabFiG used as an
a. Banners shall be allowed a maximum of 30 consecutive days per
occurrence period, four times per calendar year. Each occurrence period shall be
separated by at least 30 consecutive days;
b. Only one banner shall be permitted per building and /or tenant apace;
c. Banner sign area shall not exceed 50 square feet;
d. Banners shall be attached to the building or canopy parallel to the building
face. No portion of any banner shall project more than six inches from the face of
the building or canopy to which it is attached;
e. Banner shall be kept in good condition at all times.
3. Small inflatable nonmetallic devices (balloons):
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a. Balloons 12 inches or less in diameter may be allowed without a temporary
sign permit on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and on legal holidays if the
holiday is on a Thursday or Monday;
b. The height of the balloons shall not exceed 45 feet above grade.
4. Large inflatable nonmetallic devices (balloons):
a. Balloons greater than 12 inches in diameter such as inflatable statuary, or
a hot air balloon may be allowed with a temporary permit a maximum of 30
consecutive days per occurrence period, four times per calendar year. Each
occurrence period shall be separated by 30 consecutive days and must be
included as part of a permitted promotional period;
b. The height of the balloons shall not exceed 55 feet above grade;
c. Balloon shall be allowed only on private property;
d.. Balloon shall be placed so as not to impede pedestrian and vehicular
traffic;
e. Balloon shall be properly secured to the ground or a structure to withstand
extreme wind conditions;
f. Balloon shall be kept in good condition at all times;
g. Only one balloon shall be permitted per building or tenant space.
E. Movable signs defined as sandwich boards, made of wood, plastic, or metal
which may contain commercial information may be allowed with a sign permit
reviewed and approved by the Planning Division on a yearly basis subject to the
following additional regulations:
1. Only one movable sign shall be permitted per tenant space;
2. Sign area shall not exceed 30 inches wide and 42 inches high and have no
more than two faces;
3. Sign must be placed so as not to impede pedestrian and vehicular traffic;
4. Sign shall be allowed only on private property;
5. Sign shall be displayed only during operating business hours;
6. Sign shall be kept in good condition at all times.
F. Temporary window signs may be allowed without a temporary sign permit
subject to the following regulations:
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1. Sign area shall not exceed 25 percent of the window area;
2. Holiday window decorations shall be permitted. The duration for the
decoration of the window shall be limited to a period not exceeding six weeks
prior to the holiday and two weeks following the holiday. [Ord. 1068 § 3, 2000;
Ord. 937, 1992. Code 1987 § 17.94.150].
SECTION 9. Section 17.196.150 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
added to read as follows:
17.196.165 Temporary Street Banners, Light Pole Banners and Flags
Street banners and light pole banners and flags that are used for promoting cultural
civic patriotic or special events or activities of general public interest taking place within
the City shall be permitted subject to the following regulations:
A. Street banners, light pole banners and flaps shall not be used for political or
commercial advertising, except that logos and trademarks of sponsoring
organizations shall be permitted. The total area of logos and trademarks shall be
limited to twenty -five (25) percent of each banner or flag area.
B. Graphic /text design is required on both sides of each banner or flap
C. No person shall install any street banner, light pole banner and /or flag without
a permit submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth in LEMC 17.196.040.
A separate permit shall be required for each location provided however, that all
banners and flags installed in one city block or in multiple contiguous city blocks by
one permittee, shall be deemed to be at the same location.
D. Permits will be issued on a first -come, first - served basis and shall be valid for
a term not to exceed thirty (30) days City- sponsored and City co- sponsored events
shall have approval priority over other events located within the City of Lake
Elsinore.
F. Banners and flags shall not be displayed for more than thirty (30) days prior to
the beginning of the event.
G. All banners and flags shall be removed by the applicant within forty -eight (48)
hours after the conclusion of the event that the banners and flags are promoting or
of the end of the approved banner or flag display period whichever occurs first
H. All parts of street banners shall be maintained at a minimum height of fourteen
(14) feet above the sidewalk or sixteen (16) feet above the roadway
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I. The length of street banners shall not exceed twenty (20) feet and their height
shall not exceed three (3) feet. Street banners shall include semi - circular wind
holes.
J. All proposed light pole banners shall be a maximum three (3) feet wide and
five (5) feet high. All parts of light pole banners shall be maintained at a minimum
height of eight (8) feet above the sidewalk.
K. No permits shall be issued for banners or flags on streets where adjoining land
use is primarily residential.
L. Applications for banners and /or flags proposed to be attached to any private
property (e.g. buildings) shall be accompanied by an affidavit from the property
owner authorizing the use of private property.
M. The applicant must obtain permission to attach banners and /or flags to any
Public utility maintained light pole or other utility pole and shall provide evidence of
such permission to the City prior to the issuance of the temporary permit.
N. The applicant must obtain an encroachment permit issued by Caltrans in order
to attach banners and /or flags within the public right of way of any State Highway
and shall provide evidence of such permit to the City prior to the issuance of the
temporary sign permit.
O. Banners and flags shall be inspected frequently by the permittee for any
deterioration, damage or tears to the banner, associated hardware, or the approved
pole. If any deterioration, damage or tears exist, the banner and /or flap and all its
attachments shall be removed immediately by the permittee at no cost to the City.
P. Unless waived or modified by the City Manager, applicant shall submit proof of
personal injury and property damages insurance of the combined limits of
$1,000,000. Such insurance shall provide coverage and be placed with a company
with a rating approved by the City Attorney. The City and its officers, agents and
employees shall be named as additional insureds on said policy and the City shall
be provided with a certificate of insurance evidencing this fact. Both the applicant
and any independent contractors shall also provide copies of their workers'
compensation certificates for all employees.
Q. The applicant shall also agree to indemnify the City, its officers and
employees from any claim or liability.
R. Banners and flags may be subject to a $500.00 cash bond in order to
guarantee prompt removal upon expiration of the approval period.
S. The City of Lake Elsinore is not responsible for the disappearance of or
damage to banners and /or flags from any cause including but not limited to wind,
weather, theft or vandalism.
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T. All fees associated with the installation maintenance and removal of banners
and flags shall be the responsibility of the applicant and /or permittee
SECTION 10. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this Ordinance
or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Ordinance and are hereby declared
to be severable.
SECTION 11. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of
its final passage. The City Clerk shall certify as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause
this Ordinance to be published and posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, on the 25 day of September, 2012, and
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
on the th day of , 2012.
Brian Tisdale, Mayor
City of Lake Elsinore City Council
ATTEST:
Virginia Bloom, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Barbara Leibold, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, VIRGINIA BLOOM, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 2012-_ was introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore on the m day of , 2012, and was finally
passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore held on the
24` day of April, 2012, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
/_1:i.� /_\IAA
Virginia Bloom, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Morsch called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Blake led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Morsch
Vice Chairperson O'Neal
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner Gray
Commissioner Jordan
Absent: None
Also present: Acting Community Development Director'Morelion, Public Works
Director Seumalo, Senior Planner MacHott, City Attorney Leibold, and Office
Specialist Herrington.
— NUN HGENDIZED ITEMS — 3
Grace Sandlin stated that she'is `part of the Studio 395 Artist Co -op. She stated
that their focus is to.enhance the daily life using art. She also stated that in the
past she was involved in the revitalization of both the historic downtown Santa
Ana, -and Pomona artist- distnctsand would like to form an "Arts Task Force" for
Lake Elsihore. Their hope is that the Planning Commission evaluates this
suggestion which could contribute to the "Dream Extreme" branding that is
already in placer
Robin Golden stated that she is a local mural artist and is involved in the Studio
395 Artist Co -op. She stated that they would like to bring more public art and art
education to the City and would like the Planning Commission to consider
designing a Review Board who would be reviewing, and making suggestions for
permanent and temporary signage, murals and public art to promote cultural
diversity and harmony within the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
None.
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2012
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
1. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2012 -02 — An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore California amending Chapter
17.196 (Signs — Advertising Structures) by amending Sections
17.196.020, 17.196.100, 17.196.110 17 and adding Section
17.196.165 of the Lake Flsinnra Munininal Sanfinn 17 1QR 1RI, s fh. i �L,�
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore Approval of Zoning Ordinance Text'Amendment No. 2012 -02.
Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore.
Senior Planner MacHott presented the staff report. He stated that in addition to
the text that is in the staff report, staff is proposing changes to Section 196.165,
to add the word "deterioration" to damage or tears to the banners which would
require the signs to be repaired or removed immediately, and because both
paragraphs P & Q contain the same language, with the exception of one
sentence, staff proposes moving the: sentence regarding Workers Compensation
to the end of Paragraph P and deleting the entire paragraph 1 under O because
it repeats what is in paragraph P.
Vice Chairman O'Neal asked with regards to the Studio 395 Artist Co -op,
whether the community be Involved with the art work. Acting Community
Development Director Morelon ;stated that the City normally does not involve the
community for banners. .Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that in the design review
process,<;there is °a need forsobmeone with an artistic eye taking a look at it.
Kimberly Ryan, owner of;.TullpsgTrophies, and Treasures on Main Street, stated
her concerns about banners in the City staying in one location for a long time and
ending up torn. She stated that she was in the City of Yorba Linda that put up
Military bannersjor people lost in the war and for people serving the Country
which is beautiful. = Senior Planner MacHott stated that the City's provisions do
provide a maximum=of 30 days for the banners and they must be removed within
48 hours of the end of the event. Ms. Ryan stated that there are various signs
that are up a lot longer than they should be and is afraid that they are going to
have torn banners. Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that this should be a Code
Enforcement issue.
Ms. Ryan requested to be on the Design Review Committee. Chairman Morsch
indicated to Ms. Ryan that the Commission has asked staff to put an item on the
Agenda regarding a discussion for murals in the City which could include a
Committee that reviews art, banners and posters incorporated into the Mural
Ordinance. Ms. Ryan stated that their Downtown Merchants Association meets
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2012
Page 3 of 5
the 3 rd the Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at Flour Fusion and the people
that are running for City Council will be there at 8:30 a.m. She stated that their
vision is to build up downtown Main Street and she does want to see the City
grow.
Kim Cousins of the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce stated that regarding
signage, Lake Elsinore doesn't really have a marketing plan and noted that the
City doesn't have a comprehensive newspaper that covers the area. He stated
that the Chamber has received many complaints from residents and from the
business community that they did- not know about main events going on in the
City. He stated that he appreciates the City moving forward hanging banners
with information regarding major events in the City. He indicated that under
Section 17.196 -165 Temporary Street Banners, Light Pole Banners and Flags,
Item I, the statement regarding width and height needs to be clarified. He stated
that the business community is also concerned about temporary signage and
they are looking for relief as it relates to pre - approved definitions for signage size
for temporary uses, making it easier for the business owners to get through the
approval process. Finally, with regards to fees, he stated that a lot of businesses
will find it difficult from a Bond standpoint or even an application standpoint, and
requested if the City could waive permit fees.
Commissioner Jordan asked how the City came up with a million dollar limit for
the insurance liability. Senior Planner MacHott stated that it is the same
insurance that the City requires for Special Events and noted that insurance
would be covered for whoever is putting up the signs. City Attorney Leibold
stated that one million dollar coverage for these kinds of signs for personal injury
and property damage is fairly typical and sufficient.
Vice Chairman O'Neal stated `'that:he has no problem with this
uummissloner tslaKestated that.he liked the concept of having banners overhead
announcing different 'events thatsare going on in the City, and concurs regarding
the length;of time that the banners will be up. He stated that he was concerned
about the $500.00 dollar cash bond. City Attorney Leibold stated that it is
deposited as security in the event that the sign doesn't get removed. Acting
Community Development Director Morelion clarified that the banners are for
community sponsored events or large events and none of the banners are
designed for "Mom and Pop" businesses.
Commissioner Gray thanked those that spoke about the art and the review
committee and indicated that he has confidence that a methodology will enhance
the process and make it easier.
Chairman Morsch asked if the cash bonds can be held in a joint account with the
applicant and the City. City Attorney Leibold stated that she wasn't familiar with
that but indicated that it is a security deposit and at the end of the event, the sign
is removed. Chairman Morsch asked who is going to own the signs. City
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2012
Page 4 of 5
Attorney Leibold stated that the City may be a co- sponsor but the event holder
would be the owner of the sign and this requires a permit to affix the sign.
Senior Planner MacHott stated that some cities do put up and take down the
banners and in some cases are the custodial owners of the signs but the City of
Lake Elsinore chose not to do that and if this becomes an issue, the City can
always amend the Ordinance in the future. Chairman Morsch asked that when
the banners or signs are put up, does the City inspect them to make sure that
they are properly anchored and put in place. Acting Community Development
Director stated that the banner design for major City events would be used year
after year and only the date would need to be changed. He also stated that the
building inspector would make sure that the installation is done correctly in case
there are heavy winds, etc.
Chairman Morsch stated that he thinks it would be a good idea that the City have
a Design Review Committee who has experience in art to properly advertise an
event and participate in that process.
Motion by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by Vice Chairman O'Neal to
approve Resolution No. 2012 -30, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California;, recommending to the City Council of the City
of Lake Elsinore, approval of Zonin "'0rdinance Text Amendment No. 2012 -02
with changes to Items O, P & Q, as'defined in the staff report; with the provision
for the Design Review Committee to look at the banner designs; and revising
Section 17.196.165 Temporary Street Banners, Light Pole Banner and Flags,
Section I, clarifying width andheight; Motion passed 5 -0.
BUSINESS ITEMS
STAFF COMMENTS
CITY-ATTORNEY COMMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore Planning Commission will adjourn to a regular meeting to be
held on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the Cultural
Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
Rick Morsch, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2012
Page 5 of 5
Attest:
Warren Morelion
Acting Community Development Director
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CITY OF
LADE '-"- LSIU
DREAM EXTUME.
REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: WARREN MORELION, AICP
ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
SUBJECT: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2012 -02 — AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.196
(SIGNS — ADVERTISING STRUCTURES) BY AMENDING
SECTIONS 17.196.020, 17.196.100, 17.196.110, 17.196.160 AND
ADDING SECTION 17.196.165 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LIMITED OFF -SITE
ADVERTISING
APPLICANT: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE: 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LAKE
ELSINORE, CA 92530
Background
One of the important visitor destinations within the City of Lake Elsinore is Diamond
Stadium. However, the stadium is located approximately Y mile from Interstate 15 and
has no signage along the freeway to draw visitors to the City. Similarly, there are
special events within the City that would benefit from off -site advertising opportunities
such as those provided through the use of banners and flags located within public
rights -of -way.
Chapter 17.196 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code ( "LEMC ") sets forth the City's
regulations regarding advertising structures. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No.
2012 -02 includes proposed amendments to LEMC Sections 17.196.020 (Definitions),
17.196.100 (Prohibited signs), 17.196.110 (Advertising on public property), and
17.196.160 (Temporary signs) and the addition of Section 17.196.165 (Temporary
Street Banners, Light Pole Banners and Flags) in order to provide for the limited use of
off -site signage to advertise cultural, civic, patriotic or special events or activities of
general public interest taking place within the City of Lake Elsinore.
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ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2012-02
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
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Discussion
Pursuant to LEMC Chapter 17.196 (Signs - Advertising Structures) permitted signs are
generally limited to on -site commercial signage. Other than temporary advertising for
new residential developments, off -site signs (including billboards) are for the most part
prohibited. Section 17.196.100 (Prohibited signs) prohibits all signs that are not
specifically permitted by Chapter 17.196 or specifically allowed by a specific plan,
overlay district or other section of the LEMC. The proposed amendment of Section
17.196.100 would add "development agreement" to the list of documents that can
specifically allow otherwise prohibited signs. With this change, facilities such as Lake
Elsinore's Diamond Stadium, which are not located adjacent to the freeway, would have
the opportunity to request off -site signage that could be used to better highlight the
City's attractions.
Many cities use banners suspended over streets ( "street banners ") and banners and
flags mounted on light poles to provide notice of upcoming special events. This type of
temporary signage provides cities with an opportunity to highlight and draw the public's
attention to upcoming events.
Advertising on public property is addressed by LEMC Section 17.196.110 which states
that: "No person, except a public officer or City employee in the performance of his duty
shall paste, post, paint or erect any flag, pennant, sign or notice of any kind or cause the
same to be done upon public property, street, bridge, or sidewalk within the City."
However, an exception to this general prohibition is also provided by Section
17.196.110 which provides that signs and banners for special events to benefit the
entire community can be authorized by the City Manager.
The proposed LEMC amendments would expand upon this exception by permitting
banners to be suspended across roadways within the City and to provide design
standards, time frames and other provisions to regulate the installation of temporary
street banners or banners and flags mounted on light poles. They are contained in the
attached documents and are summarized in the following table.
Prop osed Revision
Description of Revision
Amends §17.196.020
Relocates the definitions for "Banner' and "Pennants and flags"
(Definitions)
from Section 17.196.160 (Temporary signs) to Section 17.196.020
in order to have all definitions located in one section and modifies
the definition of "banner'. Also adds definitions for "Light post
banner", and "Street banner".
Amends §17.196.100
Adds "a development agreement pursuant to LEMC 19.12" to the
(Prohibited signs)
list of documents that can specifically allow otherwise prohibited
si ns.
Amend §17.196.110
Amends the exception to advertising on public property for "signs
(Advertising on public
and banners for special events" so that the exception would apply
property)
to signs and banners that promote "cultural, civic, patriotic or
specific events or activities of general public interest taking lace
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ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2012 -02
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
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It should be noted that these proposed amendments are designed as a limited public
forum and are not intended as a forum for unrestricted speech. The proposed
amendments will not change current City regulations prohibiting the placement of
commercial and political advertising within street rights -of way, on any traffic - control
sign, or on private or public utility company poles.
Environmental Determination
The proposed amendment of Chapter 17.196 of the LEMC is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code § §21000 at seq.: "CEQA ") and the
State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs § §15000 at seq.), specifically pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) in that it can be seen with a certainty
that there is no possibility that adoption of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2012 -02 may
have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2012 -_, recommending to the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2012 -02.
Prepared by: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate/N'I
Senior Planner ((!(
Approved by: Warren Morelion, AICP
Acting Community Development Director
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2012 -_ recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore approval of Pre - Annexation Zone Change No. 2012 -01
2. "Draft" City Council Ordinance
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Within the City" and to reference proposed temporary street
banners, and light pole banners and flags regulations set forth in a
new Section 17.196.165.
Amends §17.196.160
Deletes the definitions for "Pennants and Flags: and "Banners" from
(T emporary signs)
this section and places them in Section 17.196.020 (Definitions).
Adds New §17.196.165
Adds new section to Chapter 17.196 that addresses temporary
(Temporary Street
street banners and light pole banners and flags. These provisions
Banners, Light Pole
establish size, content and use restrictions.
Banners and Flags
It should be noted that these proposed amendments are designed as a limited public
forum and are not intended as a forum for unrestricted speech. The proposed
amendments will not change current City regulations prohibiting the placement of
commercial and political advertising within street rights -of way, on any traffic - control
sign, or on private or public utility company poles.
Environmental Determination
The proposed amendment of Chapter 17.196 of the LEMC is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code § §21000 at seq.: "CEQA ") and the
State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs § §15000 at seq.), specifically pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) in that it can be seen with a certainty
that there is no possibility that adoption of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2012 -02 may
have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2012 -_, recommending to the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2012 -02.
Prepared by: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate/N'I
Senior Planner ((!(
Approved by: Warren Morelion, AICP
Acting Community Development Director
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2012 -_ recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore approval of Pre - Annexation Zone Change No. 2012 -01
2. "Draft" City Council Ordinance
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO.
2012 -02.
WHEREAS, Chapter 17.196 (Signs — Advertising Structures) of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code ("LEMC") sets forth various procedures and regulations
regarding the provision of signage on private and public property within the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore wishes to promote cultural, civic,
patriotic or special events or activities of general public interest taking place
within the City of Lake Elsinore; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department of the City of Lake
Elsinore has initiated an amendment of the LEMC to amend Chapter 17.196 in
order to provide for the limited use of off -site signage to advertise events or
activities of general public interest taking place within the City of Lake Elsinore;
and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2004 -11 of the City of Lake Elsinore, which
establishes procedures and requirements for implementation of the Western
Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, specifically
exempts the adoption or amendment of any land use or zoning ordinance in
Section IV — Exemptions: and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations,
Section 15061(b)(3), the City of Lake Elsinore has determined that it can be seen
with a certainty that there is no possibility that adoption of Zoning Text
Amendment No. 2012 -02 may have a significant effect on the environment; and
therefore the zoning text amendment is exempt from CEQA; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.188.040 of the LEMC requires the Planning
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore to review proposed amendments to the
LEMC and after examining the proposed amendment to make recommendations
of its findings to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on September 4, 2012, the
Planning Commission considered evidence presented by the Community
Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Prior to making a recommendation to the City Council, the
Planning Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Zoning Text
Amendment pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov.
Code §§ 65000 at seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code (LEMC) and finds and determines that the proposed Amendment
is consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and
with the goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the LEMC.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that
Zoning Text Amendment No. 2012 -02 is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq.: "CEQA')
and the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (14 California Code of
Regulations §§ 15000 et seq.: "State CEQA Guidelines ") pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Specifically, the Planning
Commission finds that there is no possibility that adoption of Zoning Text
Amendment No. 2012 -02 may have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 3. In accordance with Government Code Section 65855, the
Planning Commission sets forth the following findings for its recommendation
that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2012 -02:
The proposed zoning text amendments will not be: a) detrimental to the
health, safety, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or
working within the neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the
City, or b) injurious to the property or improvements in the neighborhood
or within the City.
The proposed zoning ordinance text amendments have been analyzed
relative to their potential to have detrimental effects and it has been
determined that the proposed amendments will be beneficial to the public
health, safety, comfort and welfare by providing establishing a mechanism
whereby the sponsors of special events will have the opportunity to install
limited off -site signage that will highlight and draw the public's attention to
upcoming cultural, civic, patriotic or specific events or activities of general
public interest taking place within the City.
2. The proposed zoning ordinance text amendments are consistent with the
Goals, Policies and Implementation Programs of the General Plan and the
development standards established with the LEMC.
The proposed zoning ordinance text amendments do not create new
zoning districts, remove existing zoning districts or otherwise modify land
use requirements. The proposed zoning ordinance amendments are
procedural in nature and do not affect the density or intensity of uses and
will not interfere with the implementation of the goals, policies and
implementation programs of the General Plan.
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3. The City will not allow the erection of banners and flags within the public
right -of -way for commercial advertising purposes nor otherwise permit the
establishment of a public forum through the proposed zoning text
amendments.
The proposed zoning ordinance amendments will not change current City
regulations prohibiting the placement of commercial and political
advertising within street rights -of -way, on any traffic-control sign, or on
private or public utility company poles_ The signage permitted within the
public right -of -way by these amendments are not vehicles for commercial
or political advertising' they are temporary in nature and are allowed to
promote only cultural, civic, patriotic or specific events or activities of
general public interest taking place within the City of Lake Elsinore.
SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, both written and
testimonial, and the above findings, the Planning Commission hereby
recommends approval of the amendments to Chapter 17.196 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code attached hereto as Exhibit "K.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption_
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of September, 2012,
by the following vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
Rick Morsch, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Warren Morelion, AICP
Acting Community Development Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE SS
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
I, WARREN MORELION, Acting Community Development Director of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. was
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular
meeting held on the 4th day of September 2012, and that the same was adopted
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Warren Morelion, AICP
Acting Community Development Director
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EXHIBIT A
The following amendments to Chapter 17.196 (Signs — Advertising Structures) of
the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, which amend Sections 17.196.020
(Definitions), 17.196.100 (Prohibited signs), 17.196.110 (Advertising on public
property), and 17.196.160 (Temporary signs) and adds Section 17.196.165
(Temporary Street Banners, Light Pole Banners and Flags), are the currently
adopted text with strikethrough text being deleted and underlined text being
added.
17.196.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms used herein are defined as
follows:
"Building frontage" means the lineal extent of a building or unit along either a
street or a public parking area serving the business, not including loading or
service areas;
"Business identification sign" means any sign erected or maintained for the
purpose of identifying a bona fide business being conducted upon the premises
on which the sign is located;
"Center identification sign" means a freestanding sign structure containing the
name identifying an integrated business development and may also include
identification signs on which the names and nature of business only within the
development are uniformly displayed;
"Commercial sign" means any sign excluding noncommercial signs;
"Doubleface sign" means a single sign with two parallel sign faces back -to-
back;
"Electric sign" means an advertising structure served or energized with
electrical current for purpose of illuminating or for any other purpose;
"Freestanding sign" means any permanent sign not attached to a building;
"Freeway" means a highway with respect to which the owners of abutting
lands have no right of easement or access to or from their abutting lands, or in
respect to which such owners have only limited or restricted easement or access
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"Balloon" means an inflatable bag or other inflatable device of any size;
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and which is declared to be such in compliance with the Streets and Highway
Code of the State;
"Integrated development" means a development consisting of five or more
interrelated business establishments, in separate units, using common driveways
and on -site parking facilities;
"Light post banner" means any sign of cloth plastic or similar lightweight
material used for advertising purposes which meets the dimensional
requirements set forth in this chapter and is intended to be installed on light
posts;
"Monument sign" means a low profile sign, not exceeding five feet in height,
supported by a solid pedestal extending under the entire length of the sign;
"Noncommercial sign" means any sign, including political signs, not
advertising a business or product for sale, whether on or off site;
"Off -site sign" means any sign, including billboards, which directs attention to
a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered
elsewhere than on the premises, and only incidentally on the premises if at all;
advertising devices:
"Permanent reader panel" means a permanently constructed changeable
copy bulletin board lighted or unlighted with detachable precut letters and figures;
"Political sign" means a sign relating to a forthcoming public election or
referendum indicating the name and/or picture of an individual seeking election to
a public office, or a sign pertaining to issues, or a sign pertaining to the
advocating by persons, groups, or parties of the political views or policies;
"Portable sign" means any movable external sign that is not permanently
secured or attached to an approved permanently established structure, support
or anchor;
"Projecting sign" means any sign which is affixed or attached to, and is
supported solely by, a building wall or structure, or parts thereof, and extends
beyond the building wall, or structure or parts thereof, more than 12 inches and
whose angle of incidence to said building wall, structure or parts thereof, is
greater than 30 degrees;
"Roof sign" is any sign erected, constructed and maintained wholly or partially
above the roofline;
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"Roofline" means the height above the eaves line on sloped roofs, and above
the roof covering on flat roofs except parapet walls;
"Sign" means and includes every announcement, declaration, demonstration,
display, illumination, insignia, surface or space when erected or maintained in
view of the general public for identification, advertisement or promotion of the
interests of any business or person;
"Sign area" means the entire area within the outside border of the sign. The
area of a sign having no continuous border or lacking a border shall mean the
entire area within a single continuous perimeter formed by no more than eight
straight lines enclosing the extreme limits of writing, representations, emblem, or
any fixture or similar character, integral part of the display or used as a border
excluding the necessary supports or uprights on which such sign is placed.
Where a sign has two or more faces, the area of all faces shall be included in
determining the area of the sign, except that where two such faces are placed
back -to -back and are at no point more than three feet from one another, the area
of the sign shall be taken as the area of one face if the two faces of equal area,
or as the area of the larger face if the two faces are of unequal area;
"Street banner" means anv Pennant streamer, flap sign picture figure or
"Street frontage" means the lineal extent of a parcel of land along a street;
"Temporary sign" means any sign constructed of, or painted on, cloth,
canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, plastic, or other light material;
"Wall sign" includes all flat signs, either of solid face construction or individual
letters, which are placed against the exterior wall of any building or structure and
extending not more than one foot from the face of the building and having the
advertisement on one face only. [Ord. 937, 1992. Code 1987 § 17.94.020].
17.196.100 Prohibited Signs
All signs not specifically permitted by other provisions of this chapter shall be
prohibited. The following signs shall not be permitted unless specifically allowed
by a specific plan, overlay district a development agreement Pursuant to LEMC
19.11 or other section of this code:
A. Portable signs, such as freestanding or wheeled signs higher than 42
inches in height, and metallic balloons;
B. Vehicles containing advertising parked on public or private property for the
primary purpose of advertising or directing attention to a permanent business;
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C. Signs which incorporate in any manner any flashing, moving or intermittent
lighting;
D. Rotating or animated signs, or signs which contain any moving parts;
E. No signs, lights or other advertising structure shall be located in such a
manner as to constitute a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or in such a
manner as to obstruct free and clear vision at any location where, by reason of
the position, shape, color or movement may interfere with, obstruct the view of,
or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device, nor shall such
sign advertising structure make use of any word, phrase, symbol or character in
such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic;
F. Spinners or similar advertising devices;
G. Signs which exceed the roofline or parapet to which such signs are
attached;
H. Any off -site advertising, including billboards, except as otherwise provided
in this chapter. This prohibition shall specifically not apply to noncommercial
signs, including political signs. [Ord. 1068 § 3, 2000; Ord. 937, 1992. Code 1987
§ 17.94.090].
17.196.110 Advertising on public property.
A. No person, except a public officer or City employee in the performance of
his duty shall paste, post, paint or erect any flag, pennant, sign or notice of any
kind or cause the same to be done upon public property, street, bridge, or
sidewalk within the City and no person shall attach any item to private utility
company poles without prior written approval from the utility company to which
such poles belong;
B. Exceptions. Signs and banners feFspeeial events promoting cultural, civic
within the Citv to the benefit of the entire community and authorized by the City
Manager or designee, pursuant to LEMC 17.196.165 [Ord. 937, 1992. Code
1987 § 17.94.100].
17.196.160 Temporary signs.
Temporary signs such as pennants, banners, flags, nonmetallic inflatable
devices, balloons, and movable signs shall be permitted for promotional
purposes subject to the following regulations:
A. All temporary signs shall require a permit and shall be subject to the review
and approval of the Planning Division;
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B. Pennants, banners, flags, nonmetallic inflatable (small or large) devices
(balloons), and movable signs shall be displayed only at the location where the
promotion occurs;
C. The maximum number of temporary signs pennitted per occurrence period
shall be two sign types;
D. The display of temporary signs for promotional purposes shall be subject
to the following additional regulations:
1. Pennants and flags (defined as small strips of rloth 9F plagG fabFie
a. Pennants and /or flags on strings and flags on poles shall be allowed
for a maximum of 30 consecutive days per occurrence period, six times
per calendar year. No more than two occurrence periods shall be
combined at any one time. Each occurrence period shall be separated by
at least 14 consecutive days if not combined;
b. Flags on poles shall be limited to 10 flags per occurrence period.
Each flag shall not exceed 15 square feet in area;
c. The height of pennants and /or flags on strings and flags on poles
shall not exceed 20 feet above grade;
d. Pennants and /or flags shall be kept in good condition at all times.
a. Banners shall be allowed a maximum of 30 consecutive days per
occurrence period, four times per calendar year. Each occurrence period
shall be separated by at least 30 consecutive days;
b. Only one banner shall be permitted per building and /or tenant
apace;
c. Banner sign area shall not exceed 50 square feet;
d. Banners shall be attached to the building or canopy parallel to the
building face. No portion of any banner shall project more than six inches
from the face of the building or canopy to which it is attached;
e. Banner shall be kept in good condition at all times.
3. Small inflatable nonmetallic devices (balloons):
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a. Balloons 12 inches or less in diameter may be allowed without a
temporary sign permit on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and on legal
holidays if the holiday is on a Thursday or Monday;
b. The height of the balloons shall not exceed 45 feet above grade.
4. Large inflatable nonmetallic devices (balloons):
a. Balloons greater than 12 inches in diameter such as inflatable
statuary, or a hot air balloon may be allowed with a temporary permit a
maximum of 30 consecutive days per occurrence period, four times per
calendar year. Each occurrence period shall be separated by 30
consecutive days and must be included as part of a permitted promotional
period;
b. The height of the balloons shall not exceed 55 feet above grade;
c. Balloon shall be allowed only on private property;
d. Balloon shall be placed so as not to impede pedestrian and
vehicular traffic;
e. Balloon shall be properly secured to the ground or a structure to
withstand extreme wind conditions;
f. Balloon shall be kept in good condition at all times;
g. Only one balloon shall be permitted per building or tenant space.
E. Movable signs defined as sandwich boards, made of wood, plastic, or
metal which may contain commercial information may be allowed with a sign
permit reviewed and approved by the Planning Division on a yearly basis
subject to the following additional regulations:
1. Only one movable sign shall be permitted per tenant space;
2. Sign area shall not exceed 30 inches wide and 42 inches high and
have no more than two faces;
3. Sign must be placed so as not to impede pedestrian and vehicular
traffic;
4_ Sign shall be allowed only on private property;
5. Sign shall be displayed only during operating business hours;
6. Sign shall be kept in good condition at all times.
r
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F. Temporary window signs may be allowed without a temporary sign
permit subject to the following regulations:
1. Sign area shall not exceed 25 percent of the window area;
2. Holiday window decorations shall be permitted. The duration for the
decoration of the window shall be limited to a period not exceeding six
weeks prior to the holiday and two weeks following the holiday. [Ord. 1068
§ 3, 2000; Ord. 937, 1992. Code 1987 § 17.94.150].
17.196.165 Temporary Street Banners Light Pole Banners and Flags
area.
B. Graphicttext design is required on both sides of each banner or flag
C. No person shall install any street banner, light pole banner and /or flag
the same location.
in any way.
F. Banners and flags shall not be displayed for more than thirty (30) days
prior to the beginning of the event
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A. Street banners light pole banners and flags sh all not be used for
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H. All parts of street banners shall be maintained at a minimum height of
fourteen (14) feet above the sidewalk or sixteen (16) feet above the roadway.
circular wind holes.
L. Applications for banners and /or flags proposed to be attached to any
private property (e.g. buildings) shall be accompanied by an affidavit from the
Property owner authorizing the use of private property.
ep rmit.
city.
Q. The applicant shall also agree to indemnify the City, its officers and
employees from any claim or liability.
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officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional insureds on said
Policy and the City shall be provided with a certificate of insurance evidencing
this fact.
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insurance shall provide coverage and be placed with a company with a
employees.
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R. Banners and flags may be subiect to a $500.00 cash bond in order to
guarantee prompt removal upon expiration of the approval period
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17
— ZONING, CHAPTER 17.196 — SIGNS — ADVERTISING
STRUCTURES
WHEREAS, Chapter 17.196 (Signs - Advertising Structur s) of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code ( "LEMC") sets forth various procedures an lations regarding the
provision of signage on private and public property within t ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore wishes cultural, civic, patriotic
or special events or activities of general public in a taking within the City of
Lake Elsinore; and
WHEREAS, the Community Devel nt Department of t ity of Lake
Elsinore has initiated an amendment of the C to a Chapter 17. in order to
provide for the limited use of off -site signage ve ents or activities of general
public interest taking place within th City of Lake re, and
WHEREAS, in accordance 14 of th Nin rnia Code of Regulations,
Section 15061(b)(3), the City of Lak in dethat it can be seen with a
certainty that there is no possibility th dopti Amendme nt No. 2012-
02 may have a signifi ct on t e m d therefore the zoning text
amendment is exem m ; and
WHERE A esolution 2004 of the City of Lake Elsinore, which
establishes proce and is fo lementation of the Western Riverside
County Multiple Spec Ian, specifically exempts the adoption
or ame la a or zoning o ance in Section IV — Exemptions; and
HEREAS, con 'ng the amendment and additions to the LEMC at a
regu eeting held o epte 4, 2012, the Planning Commission of the City of
Lake re recomme tha the City Council approve the amendments to the
LEMC, Ti — Zoning, ending Chapter 17.196; and
WHER p otice of the amendments have been given and the City
Council of the ake Elsinore has considered the evidence presented by the
Community Develo ent Department and other interested parties at a public hearing
held on , 2012 with respect to this item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has reviewed and analyzed the proposed
amendment and additions pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal.
Gov. Code §65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code and finds and determines that the proposed amendments are
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consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the
goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General Plan.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section
15061(b)(3), the City of Lake Elsinore has determined that it can be seen with a
certainty that there is no possibility that adoption of the amendments to Chapter 17.196
of the LEMC may have a significant effect on the environment; and therefore the zoning
text amendments are exempt from CEQA.
SECTION 3. That in accordance wzorVan I g and Zoning Law, the
City Council hereby makes the following final of the amendments to
Chapter 17.196 of the LEMC:
1. The proposed zoning text amendm a) det` ' tal to the health,
safety, comfort or general welfare oesiding o • ing within the
neighborhood of the proposed amen the City, or rious to the
property or improvements in the neig 'n the City.
The proposed zoning ordin
their potential to have deb
proposed amendments will
welfare by providing establ
events will have the o porti
and draw the p e,
events or ach r of a
_ °nitif
have been analyzed relative to
has been determined that the
c health, safety, comfort and
y the sponsors of special
ff- signage that will highlight
1, civic, patriotic or specific
ng place within the City.
2. The pro
Policies
ents are consistent with the Goals,
General Plan and the development
npo oni finance text amendments do not create new zoning
s, rem 0XI zoning districts or otherwise modify land use
ments. ropo zoning ordinance amendments are procedural in
and do not ct the density or intensity of uses and will not interfere with
Le ientat oo the goals, policies and implementation programs of the
3. The City A low the erection of banners and flags within the public right -of-
way for cor rcial advertising purposes nor otherwise permit the establishment
of a public forum through the proposed zoning text amendments.
The proposed zoning ordinance amendments will not change current City
regulations prohibiting the placement of commercial and political advertising
within street rights -of -way, on any traffic - control sign, or on private or public utility
company poles. The signage permitted within the public right -of -way by these
amendments are not vehicles for commercial or political advertising' they are
temporary in nature and are allowed to promote only cultural, civic, patriotic or
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specific events or activities of general public interest taking place within the City
of Lake Elsinore.
SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial
and such other matters as reflected in the record, and the above findings, the City
Council hereby adopts the following amendments to Chapter 17.196 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code which amend Sections 17.196.020 (Definitions), 17.196.100
(Prohibited signs), 17.196.110 (Advertising on public pro rty), and 17.196.160
(Temporary signs) and adds Section 17.196.165 (Tempora t Banners, and Light
Pole Banners and Flags) with strikethrough text being del nd underlined text being
added.
SECTION 5. Section 17.196.020 of the
amended as follows:
17.196.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain
"Balloon" means an inflatable
w :
Code is hereby
are defined
of any size;
lineal Nany a bui t or unit along either a street
busi including loading or service areas;
s erected or maintained for the purpose
W cted upon the premises on which the
:ans a freestanding sign structure containing the name
velopment and may also include identification signs
usiness only within the development are uniformly
any sign excluding noncommercial signs;
"Doubleface sign eans a single sign with two parallel sign faces back -to -back;
"Electric sign" means an advertising structure served or energized with electrical
current for purpose of illuminating or for any other purpose;
"Freestanding sign" means any permanent sign not attached to a building;
"Freeway" means a highway with respect to which the owners of abutting lands have
no right of easement or access to.or from their abutting lands, or in respect to which
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such owners have only limited or restricted easement or access and which is declared
to be such in compliance with the Streets and Highway Code of the State;
"Integrated development" means a development consisting of five or more
interrelated business establishments, in separate units, using common driveways and
on -site parking facilities;
this chapter and is intended to be installed on light posts
"Monument sign" means a low profile sign, n e . q five feet in height,
supported by a solid pedestal extending under the a iilength ` sign;
"Noncommercial sign" means any sign, i g political sign , t advertising a
business or product for sale, whether on or
"Off -site sign" means any sign, includin oa ntion to a
_ hich directs a e
business, commodity, service or entertainment It sold or offered elsewhere
than on the premises, and only in * on the p j es if at all;
"Permanent
bulletin board Ii
a rmanently constructed changeable copy
Aa le precut letters and figures;
"Political sign" m2a!n!,1e1sj hcoming public election or referendum
indicatin tun e of an dual seeking election to a public office, or
a n nin , sign pertaining sig to the advocating by persons, groups, or
sign" mean y moWble external sign that is not permanently secured or
approved anently established structure, support or anchor;
"Projecting Worthe any sign which is affixed or attached to, and is supported
solely by, a buil structure, or parts thereof, and extends beyond the building
wall, or structure reof, more than 12 inches and whose angle of incidence to
said building wall, structure or parts thereof, is greater than 30 degrees;
"Roof sign" is any sign erected, constructed and maintained wholly or partially above
the roofline;
"Roofline" means the height above the eaves line on sloped roofs, and above the
roof covering on flat roofs except parapet walls;
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"Sign" means and includes every announcement, declaration, demonstration,
display, illumination, insignia, surface or space when erected or maintained in view of
the general public for identification, advertisement or promotion of the interests of any
business or person;
"Sign area" means the entire area within the outside border of the sign. The area of
• sign having no continuous border or lacking a border shall mean the entire area within
• single continuous perimeter formed by no more than eight str fight lines enclosing the
extreme limits of writing, representations, emblem, or any fig or similar character,
integral part of the display or used as a border excludi necessary supports or
uprights on which such sign is placed. Where a sign ha more faces, the area of
all faces shall be included in determining the area sig xcept that where two
such faces are placed back -to -back and are at no i more t hree feet from one
another, the area of the sign shall be taken as ea of one fa the two faces of
equal area, or as the area of the larger face ifAW. o faces are of un area;
advertisement;
"Street frontage" means the lineafl _'W, cel di' , t along a street;
"Temporary sign" p sigr d on
0 7 Mll cloth. canvas. liaht
d -,u. v
"Wall sign" in s all flat s11 either o � lid face construction or individual letters,
which are placed a t the I of building or structure and extending not
more than oot fr g and having the advertisement on one
face on1 199 de 1987 § 1 . 4.020].
CTION 6. lion IW6.100 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
I'u'IIi�i 711 �=
00 ProhibW Signs
All signs n e ' y
he f sign by other provisions of this chapter shall be
prohibited. Tgns shall not be permitted unless specifically allowed by a
specific plan, over) district a development agreement pursuant to LEMC 19.12, or
other section of this code:
A. Portable signs, such as freestanding or wheeled signs higher than 42 inches in
height, and metallic balloons;
B. Vehicles containing advertising parked on public or private property for the
primary purpose of advertising or directing attention to a permanent business;
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C. Signs which incorporate in any manner any flashing, moving or intermittent
lighting;
D. Rotating or animated signs, or signs which contain any moving parts;
E. No signs, lights or other advertising structure shall be located in such a manner
as to constitute a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or in such a manner as to
obstruct free and clear vision at any location where, by reaso of the position, shape,
color or movement may interfere with, obstruct the view of a confused with any
authorized traffic sign, signal or device, nor shall such si ertising structure make
use of any word, phrase, symbol or character in such ner as to interfere with,
mislead or confuse traffic;
F. Spinners or similar advertising devices;
G. Signs which exceed the roofline or p to which such signs a shed;
H. Any off -site advertising, including billbo ex_ - - s otherwise pro ided in this
chapter. This prohibition shall specifically not a oncommercial signs, including
political signs. [Ord. 1068 § 3, 200 937,199 de 1987 § 17.94.0901.
SECTION 7. Section 17.196. o ke El Municipal Code is hereby
amended as follows. _
17.196.110 Ad publr erty.
A. No person, pt a publi ioer or employee in the performance of his duty
shall paste, post, p r ere pen , sign or notice of any kind or cause the
same to be done u b i idge, or sidewalk within the City and no
person an to pnva ity company poles without prior written
appro t co - y to which such poles belong;
ceptions. Si and ners f9. speGial events promoting cultural, civic,
atrioti s ecial even r acti es of general Public interest taking lace within the
City to t ., nefit of th ntire community and authorized by the City Manager or
designee., nt to LEIM 17.196.165. [Ord. 937, 1992. Code 1987 § 17.94.100].
SECTION on 17.196.160 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
amended as follow
17.196.160 Temporary signs.
Temporary signs such as pennants, banners, flags, nonmetallic inflatable devices,
balloons, and movable signs shall be permitted for promotional purposes subject to the
following regulations:
A. All temporary signs shall require a permit and shall be subject to the review and
approval of the Planning Division;
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B. Pennants, banners, flags, nonmetallic inflatable (small or large) devices
(balloons), and movable signs shall be displayed only at the location where the
promotion occurs;
C. The maximum number of temporary signs permitted per occurrence period shall
be two sign types;
D. The display of temporary signs for promotional purpose s hall be subject to the
following additional regulations: Awk
1. Pennants and flap
I' Vc'FI�
• .• • ••- •�`::�'e�-•• 1 .• is • - -•' •• _•
c. The hei ghtgok cite
• y, . • •sa61 in .... condition at all times.
2. . -.
B anne N i l .n 1.
��l1,
one balp shall be permitted per building and /or tenant apace;
c. Ban rea shall not exceed 50 square feet;
d. Banners be attached to the building or canopy parallel to the building
face. No portion of any banner shall project more than six inches from the face of
the building or canopy to which it is attached;
e. Banner shall be kept in good condition at all times.
3. Small inflatable nonmetallic devices (balloons):
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a. Balloons 12 inches or less in diameter may be allowed without a temporary
sign permit on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and on legal holidays if the
holiday is on a Thursday or Monday;
b. The height of the balloons shall not exceed 45 feet above grade.
4. Large inflatable nonmetallic devices (balloons):
a. Balloons greater than 12 inches in diameter suc _ ; inflatable statuary, or
a hot air balloon may be allowed with a tempos mit a maximum of 30
consecutive days per occurrence period, four ti er calendar year. Each
occurrence period shall be separated by 30 e e days and must be
included as part of a permitted promotional p ,
b. The height of the balloons shall n ed 55 feet abo de;
c. Balloon shall be allowed only o ate prop -
d. Balloon shall be placed so as no ede pedestrian and vehicular
traffic;
e. Balloon shall be prope a the g or a structure to withstand
extreme wind conditions;
f. Balloon
at
�aP per building or tenant space.
be permitted per tenant space;
exceed 30 inches wide and 42 inches high and have no
placed so as not to impede pedestrian and vehicular traffic;
4. Sign shall be allowed only on private property;
5. Sign shall be displayed only during operating business hours;
6. Sign shall be kept in good condition at all times.
F. Temporary window signs may be allowed without a temporary sign permit
subject to the following regulations:
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1. Sign area shall not exceed 25 percent of the window area;
2. Holiday window decorations shall be permitted. The duration for the
decoration of the window shall be limited to a period not exceeding six weeks
prior to the holiday and two weeks following the holiday. [Ord. 1068 § 3, 2000;
Ord. 937, 1992. Code 1987 § 17.94.150].
of the end of the approved banner or flag display period whichever occurs first
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holes.
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height of eight (8) feet above the sidewalk
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R. Banners and flags may be subject to a $500.00 cash bond in order to
guarantee prompt removal upon expiration of the approval period.
weather, theft or vandalism.
SECTION 10. If any provision, clause, e
or the application thereof to any person or c
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of
to be severable.
SECTION 11. This Ordinance sha
its final passage. The City Clerk shall certi
this Ordinance to be published and posted
PASSED, APPROVED, A
Council of the City of Lake Elsin6
adopted at a regular meeting of the
on the t h day of , 2012.
Barbara Leibold, City Attorney
of this Ordinance
held invalid, such
e hereby declared
by law.
the date of
sand cause
X f �ular meeting of the City
day of _, 2012, and
Lake Elsinore, California,
Elsinore City Council
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, VIRGINIA BLOOM, City Clerk of the City of
certify that Ordinance No. 2012 - was introduced
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore on the m day
passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
24 day of April, 2012, by the following roll call vote: ,,
Lake Elsinore, California, hereby
at a re r meeting of the City
of 2012, and was finally
C' ake Elsinore held on the
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