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TRANSIT ZONING CODE :Sign Standards
<br /> Division 5. On-Premise Signs
<br /> Sec. 41-2050. Purpose and intent. (9) Second story tenants means the distinct leasable space above the ground
<br /> floor tenant space separated from others by floor to ceiling walls, and with
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<br /> These sign regulations are intended to appropriately limit the placement, type, a separate door or access point onto a street.
<br /> size, and number of signs allowed within the Specific Development 84, and to
<br /> require the proper maintenance of signs. The purposes of these limitations and (10) Wall sign means a sign that is mounted directly to or painted within the
<br /> requirements are to: sign band, lintel or other allowed location on the shopfront so that the sign
<br /> is viewed by both pedestrian and motorist.
<br /> (a) Avoid traffic safety hazards to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, caused by
<br /> visual distractions and obstructions; (11) Yard/Porch means apedestrian-oriented sign that is attached to the porch
<br /> (b) Promote the aesthetic and environmental values of the community by provid- and hangs or is otherwise suspended between columns supporting the
<br /> ing for signs that do not impair the attractiveness ofthe City as a place to live, porch roof. The porch sign is prominent within a bay created by the porch
<br /> work, and shop; columns without obstructing view from inside the building or from the
<br /> porch
<br /> (c) Provide for signs as an effective channel of communication, while ensuring
<br /> that signs are aesthetically designed and proportioned in relation to adjacent (c) Second story tenants are limited to window or projecting signs only.
<br /> structures and the structures to which they are attached; and
<br /> (d) Animated and moving signs and variable intensity, blinking or flashing signs,
<br /> (d) Safeguard and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. are only permitted when placed on a historic building and the sign corresponds
<br /> to the historic character and architectural style ofthe building.
<br /> Sec. 41-2051. Application of division.
<br /> (e) In addition to the prohibited signs contained within Article XI, the following
<br /> (a) The regulations ofthis division apply onlyto signs located in the Transit Zoning signs are also hereby prohibited:
<br /> District. No person shall install or display any sign which does not complywith
<br /> the standards set forth in this division, and no permit shall be issued for any (1)A sign burned, cut , or otherwise marked on or affixed to a rock, tree, or other
<br /> such sign. The provisions ofthis section shall be applied in conjunction with natural feature.
<br /> Chapter 41, Article XI, "On-Premise Signs" of this code, provided however,
<br /> in the event of a conflict between the provisions within this section and the (2) No sign is permitted for tenants above the second floor.
<br /> remainder of the City of Santa Ana Sign Ordinance as outlined in Chapter 41,
<br /> Article XI, "On-Premise Signs," the provisions ofthis Division shall apply. (3) Cabinet signs.
<br /> (b) This article does not apply to the following sign and advertising displays: (4) A sign painted directly on a building, except for historically significant and
<br /> alley/passage signs.
<br /> (1) Any billboard or other off-premise sign regulated by Article Xll ofthe SAMC;
<br /> Sec. 41-2053. Sign Standards.
<br /> (2) Any sign located in the public right-of--way and installed or maintained by
<br /> the public works agency ofthe city of by any other public entity having legal (a) In Table 1, entitled Permitted Signs Types by Frontage, the allowed sign types
<br /> authority to maintain signs. are identified per the range of frontage types in the Transit Zoning Code, except
<br /> residential buildings which do not include non-residential uses which shall be
<br /> (3) Any sign located within a building or enclosed area and designed to be regulated as follows:
<br /> viewed primarily by persons inside of such building or enclosed area.
<br /> (1) Residential buildings with four of less dwelling units are not allowed signs.
<br /> Sec. 41-2052. General provisions and definitions (2) Residential buildings are permitted wall and yard/porch sign types ifoccu-
<br /> (a) A planned sign program is required for all buildings with two (2) or more com- pied by more than four dwelling units.
<br /> mercial tenants prior to the erection or installation of any sign
<br /> (b) Number of signs: In Table 2 entitled Permitted Sign Placement establishes the
<br /> 1 Sin erm it a lication and tanned sin ro ram a lications shall be number of signs allowed per building. Only one sign per storefront is permit-
<br /> g P PP P g P g PP ted per elevation. Logos and identification symbols shall be considered signs
<br /> submitted in a manner prescribed by Article XI of the SAMC.
<br /> and shall conform to all provisions ofthis division.
<br /> (2) In addition, a color and lettering board also shall be submitted with each
<br /> application for a sign permit. (c) Sign area and height. The maximum sign area and height for each permitted
<br /> sign type is established by Table 3 entitled Requirements by Sign Type.
<br /> (b) The following definitions shall apply:
<br /> (d) Sign location requirments. Each sign shall be located incompliance with Table
<br /> (1) Alley/Passage means a sign that is mounted to or painted on facades front- 2 entitled Requirements by Sign Type and the following requirements.
<br /> ing an alley or passage. (1) On-premise signs required. Each sign shall be located on the same site as
<br /> the subject ofthe sign, except as otherwise allowed by this Article and at a
<br /> (2) Awning means apedestrian-oriented sign that is mounted on top ofa hori- minimum display the name ofthe business.
<br /> zontal awning parallel to the sidewalk.
<br /> (e)Sign setback requirements. Each sign shall comply with the building setback
<br /> (3) Awning/Valence means apedestrian-oriented sign that is applied directly and encroachment requirements of the applicable zoning district, except for
<br /> to the awning's valence either through fabric or other acceptable material/ an approved freestanding sign, which shall be subject to the following setback
<br /> paint. standards:
<br /> (4) Color and lettering board means an exhibit drawn to scale that shows the (1) Freestanding signs shall beset back a minimum of4 feet from the front and
<br /> lettering style, colors to be used (by name, sample and/or stock number of street side property lines.
<br /> local manufacturer), dimensions, lighting characteristics, layout, and con-
<br /> tent of any proposed sign. (2) A freestanding sign shall be located only in a landscaped planter, with such
<br /> planter not less than 4 feet in any direction from the edge of the planter
<br /> (5) Freestanding means apedestrian-oriented sign that is located within the to the sign. The planning manager may reduce the amount of required
<br /> front yard and projects or hangs from a post not to exceed 5 feet in height. landscaping for freestanding signs on sites with legal nonconforming land-
<br /> (6) Marquee means a sign that projects from the fa4ade to express a figural scaped setbacks.
<br /> design and message to motorists and pedestrians.
<br /> (3) No freestanding sign shall be located in the triangular area(s) measured 15
<br /> (7) Pole Sign means a sign supported by a single support the width of which is feet by 15 feet where a driveway enters onto a street, or in any other area
<br /> less than fifty (50) percent of the longest dimension ofthe sign. which may obstruct the vision of motorists so as to create a safety hazard.
<br /> (8) Projecting means apedestrian-oriented sign that is mounted near or at the placement on a building. No sign shall be placed so as to interfere with the
<br /> sidewalk, perpendicular to the building so that the sign is viewed from the operation ofa door or window. Signs should not be located so that they cover
<br /> sidewalk. prominent architectural features of the building, including, but not limited to,
<br /> transoms, prismatic glass, insignias, or any other architectural ornamentation.
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<br /> City of Santa Ana, California
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