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Public Works Agency’s Right-of-Way A-Frame Guidelines
<br />These Guidelines combine the City of Santa Ana’s Municipal Code Section 41-869 (“SAMC”) with the Public Works Agency’s (PWA’s)
<br />requirements for A-Frame sandwich boards (“A-frames”) placed on public sidewalks (see Example 1). A permit is not required for A-
<br />frames that meet all SAMC and PWA’s requirements as combined into these Guidelines and presented in this information document.
<br />1. A-Frames shall be no taller than three* (3*) feet and no wider than two (2) feet and may only be placed:
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<br />a. On streets with four or fewer regular vehicular through lanes and a posted speed of 35 mph or less and where the public sidewalk
<br />is at least *eight (*8) feet wide. (*If the public sidewalk is at least six (6) feet wide, the maximum A-Frame height shall be thirty
<br />(30) inches and all other requirements in these guidelines and the ordinance shall be met .)
<br />b. Directly adjacent to and within the sidewalk fronting the business establishment a minimum distance “X” (Table 1) away from
<br />the corner of the building as shown in Figure 1, *and if A-Frames are no taller than thirty (30) inches, they may be placed in
<br />either the green or yellow (limited use) areas shown in Figure 1.
<br />c. Within five (5’) or as close as practicable to the primary, front entry of the business establishment.
<br />d. Where there will be a minimum four (4’) foot wide pedestrian travel path between the edge of the A-frame and any other existing
<br />obstruction or street furniture, including, but not limited to poles/posts, cabinets, benches, shelters, railings, kiosks, etc.
<br />e. Where the business establishment does not have a private property setback without a practical building recess or alcove area
<br />to place an A-Frame.
<br />f. During business operational hours and shall be remo ved immediately after business hours to a location no longer in public view.
<br /> Figure 1 Table 1 Example 1
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<br />2. A- Frames shall:
<br />a. Be constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials (e.g. wood, metal), and maintained in good condition, free from flaking
<br />paint, rust, fading, or other damage.
<br />b. Be stable and weighted to prevent tipping.
<br />c. Not mimic or otherwise resemble any type of traffic control device, including, but not limited to, in color, shape, symbol, r eflectivity,
<br />or message.
<br />d. Not be retroreflective, illuminated or supplied with power.
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<br />3. A-frames shall not be placed where:
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<br />a. Prohibited in these Guidelines or SAMC Section 41-869.
<br />b. Placing the A-frame would result in a less than a four (4) foot accessible and clear pathway at all times.
<br />c. Within two (2) feet of the street’s curb face.
<br />d. Where the visibility of travelers is obstructed.
<br />e. Any landscaped public parkway, planter, tree-well, divider, or street median.
<br />f. Any alley, driveway/driveway approach, bikeway, railway line, loading zone, street vehicular travel or parking lane
<br />g. It could obstruct or impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or block access to building entrances, fire hydrants, utility boxes,
<br />streetcar or bus stops, or any other public amenity.
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<br />4. Additional guidelines:
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<br />a. An individual business establishment shall not place no more than one A-frame within the public right-of-way frontage.
<br />b. A-frames shall not be attached to any existing facility, surface, utility, or building and shall be removable at all times and shall be
<br />removed at the end of each business day.
<br />c. A-Frames within the public right-of-way shall be removed upon the request of City staff, contractors or permittee pursuant to
<br />Chapter 33 of the SAMC, as required to clean, maintain, excavate, repair, or replace the sidewalk or other improvements.
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<br />5. Hold Harmless Clause:
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<br />By placing an A-frame, the business owner promises and agrees to comply with all applicable regulations , guidelines and that the
<br />City, it’s employees, agents and volunteers shall not be held responsible or liable for any claims resulting from A-frame placements.
<br />Posted
<br />Speed
<br />(MPH)
<br />X
<br />Distance
<br />25 20
<br />30 25
<br />35 35
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<br />Allowable A-Frame
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