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APPROVED
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PUBLIC HEARING— ZONING ORDINANCE
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AMENDMENT NO, 2013 -02 TO AMEND
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PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 41 RELATING TO
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SIGN PROGRAMS FOR REGIONAL
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COMMERCIAL CENTERS AND ATTRACTIONS,
CITY OF SANTA ANA - APPLICANT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
As Recommended
As Amended
Ordinance on 15' Reading
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Implementing Resolution
Set Public Hearing For
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Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013 -02.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
On March 18, 2014, the City Council held a public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2013 -02. Council members discussed the proposed amendments to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to planned sign programs to allow provisions for regional
commercial centers, automobile dealerships, and attractions and electronic message displays.
After discussing the proposed amendments, the City Council recommended modifying proposed
section 41- 885(e)(8) to require electronic message displays maintain a minimum amount of
advertising capacity for public service announcements, emergency warnings, and /or notifications
as requested by the City. Staff also proposed the removal of proposed section 41- 885(e)(1) to
delete restrictions on the quantities of electronic message displays and to modify proposed section
41- 885(e)(3)(A) to allow for image transitions. The City Council unanimously recommended
continuing the item to allow staff to revise the proposed amendments to reflect these modifications.
On February 24, 2014, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt an
ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013 -02 by a vote of 6:0 (Gartner absent).
The Planning Commission recommended several modifications to the proposed amendments that
would remove restrictions on electronic message displays' hours of illumination and that would
provide flexibility in determining compatibility of proposed signage with the scale, intensity, and site
development characteristics of regional centers (Exhibit A).
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DESCRIPTION
This zoning ordinance amendment will make it possible for regional commercial centers, automobile
dealerships, and attractions, such as MainPlace Mall or Discovery Science Center, to apply for
regional planned sign programs that address the unique identification needs of these regionally -
oriented uses. Moreover, destinations meeting the definitions of such regional centers will be able to
propose electronic message displays subject to standard conditions proposed in the zoning ordinance
amendment. Such regional planned sign programs would require Planning Commission approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action
Karen Naluza
Interim Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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Exhibit: A. Planning Commission Staff Report
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REQUEST FOR
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING — FILED BY THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA FOR ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 2013-02 TO AMEND PROVISIONS
OF CHAPTER 41 RELATING TO SIGN PROGRAMS
FOR REGIONAL COMMERCIAL CENTERS AND
ATTRACTIONS
Prepared by Ali Pezeshkpour
Interim Executive Directo
PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY
APPROVED
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As Recommended
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As Amended
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Set Public Hearing For
DENIED
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Applicant's Request
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Staff Recommendation
CONTINUED TO
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Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 2013 -02.
Plannina Commission Action
The proposed action was presented to the Planning Commission on September 23, 2013, after which
the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 2013 -02. Since that hearing, the City received input from the
Development and Transportation Council Committee and community stakeholders that could be
affected by the proposed code amendments. Based on this input, staff made additional revisions to
the proposed amendments.
Request of the Applicant
The City of Santa Ana is requesting an amendment to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to reuse the code sections pertaining to sign programs for regional commercial centers and
attractions.
Project Description and Location
The requested action will amend Sections 41 -860, 41 -861, and 41 -885 [Chapter 41, Article XI,
Divisions 2 and 3 (Sign Standards and Regulations, Planned Sign Programs)] citywide. Planned sign
programs are currently required of all commercial properties in Santa Ana with three or more tenants,
with the exception of those in the Transit Zoning Code /SD -84, which sets the threshold at two or more
commercial tenants. The requested action will allow certain commercial centers and attractions to
apply for planned sign programs and allow unique signage as they relate to height, size, quantity, or
scale. Further, the Zoning Code amendment will require that the planned sign programs be reviewed
by the Planning Commission.
EXHIBIT A
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Prolect Backaround
A planned sign program is a tool through which local jurisdictions may regulate the appearance of
signage in multi - tenant commercial centers, attractions, or other destination centers. The goal of such
regulation is often to encourage consistent and harmonious designs, colors, size, and locations of
signage in these centers. In Santa Ana, applications for planned sign programs are reviewed and
approved in a ministerial manner.
The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires that proposed signage contained in planned sign programs
be consistent with the minimum standards for on- premise signage found in the Sign Code. These
standards include those outlined in Sections 41 -860 (General Regulations), 41 -861 (Additional
Regulations), and 41 -862 through 879 (freestanding, wall, major building identification, and other
signs). The provisions and standards in these sections regulate appearance, quantity, size and
dimensions, location, and height of signage.
The City from time to time receives applications for sign programs for major centers such as shopping
venues or attractions that propose unique signage that does not conform to the standards of the
SAMC. Currently, applications for these sign proposals are processed through variances or are found
within zoning districts known as Specific Developments (SD). The proposed amendments would
create an alternative, more streamlined means for applicants to propose signage that is unique to
regional commercial centers or attractions.
Proiect Analysis
The purpose of this zoning ordinance amendment is to create a new tool that regional commercial
centers and attractions may use to address the unique signage situations specific to these uses and
locations. This amendment will also ensure that the implementation of such sign programs will not
have detrimental effects on permitted adjacent sensitive uses, such as residential neighborhoods, due
to potential nuisances caused by scale, quantity, light, visual distractions, and off -site advertising.
Staff research and analysis of cities statewide with major commercial centers and attractions show
that many jurisdictions with unique, regional commercial centers or attractions use the planned sign
program as a tool to allow flexibility with signage proposals. Cities selected by staff for review contain
regional malls and /or attractions with mixtures of uses similar to what is found at Westfield MainPlace
or the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana. In such cases, many of the surveyed cities require
that a site meet minimum criteria to be eligible to apply for a planned sign program. These cities
review applications for such sign programs through the Zoning Administrator, special Design Review
Committee, or the Planning Commission. Moreover, these cities' municipal codes grant authority to
the applicable review body to exercise discretion when reviewing applications for sign programs in
order to ensure appropriateness with regards to size, quantity, scale, and other factors unique to site
context and the nature of business activities conducted. Table 1 lists the cities surveyed and outlines
the nature of their planned sign programs.
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Table 1: Surveyed Cities and Planned Sign Programs
city
Review Body
Nature
Brea
Planning Commission
Subject to a conditional use permit and reviewed on a case -
b -case basis to determine quality and site compatibility.
Costa
Zoning Administrator
Subject to a minor conditional use permit. Zoning
Mesa
Administrator must make findings related to quality and
context if the proposed signage deviates from the sign
standards. Sign program establishes design standards, not
message content.
Culver
Director (ministerial)
Director must find that proposed signage is warranted and
city
compatible with existing or proposed site development.
Fairfield
Director (ministerial),
Minimum number of tenants or size required. If no deviations
Zoning Administrator, or
proposed, director approves. Minor or major exceptions from
Planning Commission
the code require Zoning Administrator or Planning
Commission approval, respectively,
Huntington
Director (ministerial)
Minimum floor area required. Director must find that
Beach
proposed signage is compatible with existing or proposed
site development.
Newport
Zoning Administrator
Minimum site size, number of tenants, and/or frontage on a
Beach
public street required. Zoning Administrator must make
findings related to quality and context if the proposed
signage deviates from the sign standards. Sign program
establishes design standards, not message content.
Ontario
Zoning Administrator
Minimum site size and number of tenants required. Zoning
Administrator must make findings related to quality and
context if the proposed signage deviates from the sign
standards.
Roseville
Planning Commission
Required of all "regional mail" properties. Planning
Commission to review location, height, area, design, and
number to ensure site compatibility._
The first component of the requested action is to create Section 41 -885 and establish standards of
approval for regional commercial centers and attractions. This section will contain definitions for
regional commercial centers and regional attractions, thereby setting minimum eligibility criteria for
such sites.
The proposed code amendments will also outline how and by whom applications for planned sign
programs for regional commercial centers and attractions may be submitted for Planning Commission
review. The proposed action will further amend the Sign Code to establish that such planned sign
program applications will be reviewed in a manner similar to that for conditional use permits, as
detailed in Sections 41 -633 through 41 -651 of the SAMC. The proposed amendments will also
establish findings of fact that the Planning Commission must make when deciding on applications for
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planned sign programs. These findings will ensure that the scale and intensity of the proposed
signage is consistent with surrounding land uses, that the location of the proposed signage will not
create a hazardous environment for those on City streets or nearby freeways, and that the proposed
signage is compatible with the scale, intensity, and site development characteristics. Scale and
intensity will be determined by a variety of factors, including height of existing or proposed on -site
buildings; quantity of on -site buildings, facades, and street frontages; scale of buildings relating to
surrounding land uses and transportation routes for pedestrians and motorists; visibility from
transportation corridors or public spaces; and architecture, colors, materials, illumination, and other
site characteristics.
Staff surveys illustrate that other jurisdictions with similar regional commercial centers that review
planned sign programs on a case -by -case basis take similar measures to limit distracting or
potentially- hazardous signage while also allowing flexibility that reflects site development
characteristics and context. The proposed action would add provisions that require applications
reviewed by the Planning Commission to comply with all provisions of Section 41 -860 and several
provisions of Section 41 -861 in order to guarantee the health, welfare, and safety of residents and
workers in the immediate vicinity. These two sections will be modified to allow for expanded
opportunities for distinctive signage, including aerial or balloon signs and electronic message displays,
to better meet the unique needs of regional centers or attractions.
Finally, the proposed code amendments would create a provision for electronic message displays
("digital signs ") in planned sign programs for regional commercial centers and regional attractions.
Staff surveys of other jurisdictions with similar planned sign program provisions for large -scale centers
show that various cities often remand requests for digital technology to their planning commissions
and that these bodies review such requests on a case -by -case basis to ensure appropriate actions
are taken that reflect the context and site development characteristics of each proposal. The
proposed code amendments would also establish baseline conditions for all electronic message
displays that would protect the health, safety, and welfare of those within viewing distance of such
signage while also allowing flexibility in digital technology as it advances overtime.
Public Outreach and Notification
The proposed action was presented to the Planning Commission as a work study session on April 22,
2013. Can September 23, 2013, a public hearing was held on the item after which the Planning
Commission recommended the proposed code amendments for approval by the City Council.
Members of the business community representing properties that may be affected by the proposed
code amendments were invited to attend both meetings to learn about staffs proposed changes and to
provide input.
Since then, the City has received additional input from various stakeholders that may be affected by the
proposed code amendments. During the time between the September 23, 2013 and this public
hearing, staff continued to survey other cities similar in scale to Santa Ana that have regional centers
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and attractions, and stakeholders continued to provide input on latest trends and technologies available
for large -scale or unique sign proposals. Staff has continued to remain in contact with interested
parties, visiting with representatives of centers that could be affected by the proposed code changes,
as well as individuals representing large -scale sign contractors and digital technology available for
electronic message displays. The proposed revisions incorporating this feedback were presented to
the Planning Commission as a work study session item on February 10, 2014.
The proposed amendments are citywide and the project site is thus not located within the
boundaries of one single Neighborhood Association. However, a notice was published in the
Orange County Reporter. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, by phone, written, or
electronic, had been received from any members of the public.
CEQA Compliance
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from
further review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. This exemption is allowed
when the activity, in this case the recommendation of adoption of the ordinance, follows the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. The proposed definitions and establishment of sign programs for regional commercial
centers and attractions will not have a significant effect on the environment. A Notice of Exemption
(Environmental Review No. 2013 -63) will be filed for this project.
Conclusion
The proposed action would amend the Santa Ana Municipal Code to allow regional commercial centers
and attractions to apply for planned sign programs to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. In
doing so, the amendments would establish minimum criteria and findings of fact that allow flexibility in
proposed signage for prominent, destination venues. Based on the background analysis provided
within this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council
approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013 -02.
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ORDINANCE NO. NS -XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 41 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW REGIONAL
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAMS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A. The Santa Ana Municipal Code does not currently contain standards for
sign programs for regional commercial centers and attractions citywide.
Such sign programs are necessary to ensure that signage proposals for
regional centers and attractions can be reviewed in a comprehensive,
thorough manner to ensure compatibility with the site and surrounding
land uses.
B. Regional commercial centers and regional attractions with freeway
orientation have site configurations and visibility that make them suitable
for comprehensive planned sign programs with provisions that address
their unique locations along highly - visible freeway corridors.
C. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013 -02 is to amend Chapter 41,
Article XI, Divisions 2 and 3 (Sign Standards and Regulations, Planned
Sign Programs), creating a new Section 41 -885, allowing certain
commercial centers and attractions to apply for regional planned sign
programs and allow unique signage as they relate to height, size, quantity,
or scale. The Zoning Code amendment will require the regional planned
sign programs to be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
D. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013 -02 supports the General Plan
policies of encouraging development of projects which promote the City's
image as a regional activity center, of encouraging development and
promotion of major centers adjacent to major arterial roadways, transit and
freeway corridors, and of protecting the health and safety of residents,
employees, and visitors of Santa Ana.
E. On February 24, 2014, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 2013 -02 to create Section 41 -885 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code to create standards of approval for regional planned
sign programs, citywide.
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F. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013 -02 came before the City Council
of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on March 18,
2014, to consider all testimony, written and oral. At that time, the City
Council voted to continue the matter. The item returned to the City
Council on April 15, 2014.
G. The City Council adopts as findings all facts presented in the Request for
Council Action dated March 18, 2014 and the Request for Council Action
dated April 15, 2014 accompanying this matter. For these reasons, and
each of them, Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013 -02 is hereby found
and determined to be consistent with the General Plan of the City of Santa
Ana and otherwise justified by the public necessity, convenience, and
general welfare.
H. The Request for Council Action for this ordinance dated March 18, 2014,
as well as the Request for Council Action dated April 15, 2014, shall by
this reference be incorporated herein, and together with this ordinance,
any amendments or supplements and the oral testimony before the City
Council at this meeting, shall additionally constitute the necessary findings
for this ordinance.
I. All provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code which are repeated herein
are repeated solely in order to comply with the provisions of Section 418
of the City Charter. Any such restatement of existing provisions of the
Code is not intended, nor shall it be interpreted, as constituting a new
action or decision of the City Council, but rather such provisions are
repeated for tracking purposes only in conformance with the Charter.
Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") and
the State CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from CEQA review
pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations section 15061(b)(3), and a Notice of
Exemption will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
Section 3. Section 41 -860 of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 41 -860. General regulations.
a) No sign is permitted that:
1. Is dangerous or confusing to motorists on the public right -of -way,
including any sign which by its color, wording, design, location or
illumination resembles or conflicts with any official traffic - control
device or which impedes the safe and efficient flow of traffic.
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2. Is in a condition which presents a danger of injury to the public.
3. Incorporates mechanical movement or in any way gives the illusion of
motion, moving parts, rotation or any flashing, moving or intermittent
lighting, other than a sign providing a time - and - temperature or similar
public service display, except as approved by a Regional Planned
Sign Program pursuant to section 41 -885 of this chapter.
4. Is on a vehicle, except as excluded from the scope of this article
by section 41 -851
5. Impedes free ingress and egress from any door, window or exitway
required by building or fire regulations.
6. Emits sound, smoke, visible particles or odors, except that speakers
on drive - through facilities shall be permitted.
7. Is attached to or maintained upon any public utility pole or structure,
or tree.
b) No person, except a public officer or employee in the performance of a
public duty or a private person in giving a legal notice, shall paste, post,
paint, nail or tack or otherwise fasten any card, banner, handbill, sign,
poster, advertisement or notice of any kind upon any property without the
written consent of the owner, holder, lessee, agent or trustee thereof.
c) All signs, other than temporary signs, and their supporting structures shall:
1. Be constructed of metal, wood, plastic, foam, paint and /or
comparable weather - resistant material.
2. Be kept in good repair and maintained in safe, neat, clean and
attractive condition.
3. Be so enclosed as to provide against their infestation by birds and
vermin, and shall be structurally safe.
d) Logos or identification symbols shall be considered signs and shall conform
to all provisions of this article.
Section 4. Section 41 -861 of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 41 -861. Additional regulations.
No sign is permitted that:
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Is an A- frame, sandwich board or other portable, temporary
advertising display.
2. Is temporary or special event flags, banners, festoons, flag canopies
or other displays, except as permitted by a special event sign permit.
3. Is a sculptured, molded or otherwise fabricated representational
object used for the purpose of visually conveying business
identification or product advertising, except as approved by a planned
sign program.
4. Is an aerial or balloon type of sign, except as approved by a Regional
Planned Sign Program pursuant to section 41 -885 of this chapter.
Conflicts with standards established by resolution of the city council
pertaining to the colors and materials of signs adopted for the
purpose of promoting signage which is visually attractive and
harmonious with its surroundings.
Duplicates or repeats copy on the same sign.
Is a graphic of paint or other material on a building for the purpose of
amplifying or directing attention to a sign, unless approved by the
planning director.
Section 5. Section 41 -885 of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is
hereby added to read as follows:
Sec. 41 -885. Regional Planned Sian Program.
a) Definitions:
1. Regional Commercial Center — A large commercial complex
containing a variety of stores, restaurants and other businesses
housed in a series of connected and /or adjacent buildings within an
integrated campus that shares common areas and parking facilities,
and which fronts onto one or more freeways. Said center must be
located on a site of no less than fifteen 05) acres.
2. Reaional Automobile Dealership — an automobile dealership licensed
by the State of California that sells new or used automobiles or other
motor vehicles in coniunction with new automobiles to the general
public on an integrated site which fronts onto one or more freeways
or is on a site which is located within three hundred (300) feet of the
point where a freeway exit centerline intersects with a city street.
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3. Regional Attraction — A large cultural or educational establishment
such as a museum or zoo, or other establishment that blends
education, entertainment, and /or amusement, and which fronts onto
one or more freeways. Said attraction must be located on a site of no
less than five (5) acres.
D) Eligibility for a Regional Planned Sign Program:
1. The sign program is proposed for a site that is a regional commercial
center, regional automobile dealership, or regional attraction.
2. The site does not abut property zoned or used for residential uses.
c) Signage and other on- premise advertising must meet the provisions of the
sign code meant to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents and workers in the
immediate vicinity; signage shall be limited to only advertising on -site business activities.
All signage must comply with the provisions of Sections 41 -860 and 41 -861 of this Chapter
except as noted within those sections pursuant to approval of a Reaional Planned Sian
Program described in this section
d) The provisions of this section shall be applied in conjunction with chapter 41
article XI, "On- Premise Signs" of this Code, provided however, in the event of a conflict
between the provisions within this section and the remainder of the City of Santa Ana Sign
Ordinance as outlined in chapter 41, article A. "On- Premise Sians." the provisions of this
section shall prevail
e) Electronic message displays may be permitted in Regional Planned Sign
Programs subject to the following conditions:
1. The display(s) shall comply with the following requirements:
A. Be oriented in a way that:
i. Minimizes visual and light- emitting intrusion onto
properties zoned or used for residential purposes; and,
ii. Maximizes visibility from adjacent or nearby freewav
corridors.
B. Produce a maximum 0.3 foot - candles over ambient light
levels.
C. Include a means of ensuring additional flexibility in reducing
light levels upon request by the City.
D. Provide a means of limiting excessive light or glare.
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E. Have automatic diming capabilities.
2. The sign copy shall comply with the following requirements:
A. Where screen transitions are used, such transitions shall not
give the appearance of moving text or images, and should
use smooth effects, such as fades, rather than abrupt
transitions. The sign copy shall not use flashing, intermittent
or moving lights or produce the optical illusion of movement.
B. Each sign copy shall be displayed for a minimum of eight (8)
seconds.
3. No electronic message display shall be located on a around sign
within fifty (50) feet of a traffic signal or sign, or placed in a location
that would not maintain safe conditions for motorists, pedestrians,
or cyclists as determined by the Public Works Agency.
4. The property owner shall comply with Santa Ana Municipal Code
section 41- 638.2, establishing standards for graffiti abatement.
5. The property owner shall provide the City and the public a
designated phone number and email address for emergencies or
complaints that will be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days per
week.
6. In addition to their on- premise advertising and identification
purposes, the signs must make available a minimum amount of
display time to be used for public service announcements or
warning signs as requested and provided by the City of Santa Ana.
Such minimum time will be established as a condition of approval
for the Regional Planned Sign Program.
7. The sign shall comply with any and all federal, state and local laws,
regulations and permitting requirements.
f) A Regional Planned Sign Program may be submitted by an applicant
representing or owning the project site or may be required for a development project when
the Planning Director or his or her designee determines that such a sign program is
necessary because of special project characteristics.
g) Applications for Regional Planned Sign Programs shall be accompanied by
photo simulations of all proposed signage showing daytime and nighttime conditions in
addition to standard forms, exhibits, and other materials requested by staff as required for
a complete submittal.
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b) Every application under this chapter for a Regional Planned Sign Program or
appeal to the city council shall be accompanied by a filing fee. No application shall be
accepted for filing without the required fee, except that all governmental agencies are
exempted from the fee requirement. The city council shall from time to time by resolution
adopt a schedule of fees to be charged, a copy of which shall be maintained in the office of
the planning department.
1 An application to permit a Regional Planned Sign Program must be
approved by the Planning Commission and be reviewed subject to compliance with the
following sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code:
1. 41 -633, requiring forms, descriptions, notification of surrounding
Property owners, and signature(s) from recorded property owner(s),
as applicable;
2. 41 -635 through 41 -637, scheduling for public hearing, providing
notice of hearing, and continuances;
3. 41 -642, reviewing the decision of the Planning Commission by the
City Council;
4. 41 -645 and 41 -646, processing appeals;
5. 41 -647 and 41- 647.5, utilizing such permits and violations of such
permits;
6. 41 -649, modifying such permits; and
7. 41 -651, revoking of such permits.
1� In granting or denying a Regional Planned Sign Program, the Planning
Commission shall make the following findings of fact and may impose conditions,
restrictions or limitations as the Commission may determine to be necessary to meet the
general purpose and intent of this chapter and to ensure that the public health, safety and
welfare are beina maintained. Findinas shall be made and conditions may be imposed to
confirm that
1. The scale and intensity of the proposed signage is consistent and
harmonious with surrounding land uses and does not create
conditions that could contribute to visual or physical blight, intrusion,
or similar incompatibilities.
2. The location of the proposed signage will not contribute towards a
hazardous environment for pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists on Citv
streets or freeways.
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3. The proposed signage is compatible with the scale, intensity, and site
development characteristics on which it is proposed. Scale, intensity,
and site development characteristics may be determined by:
A. Height of existing or proposed buildings on -site;
B. Quantity of freestanding buildings, facades, and street
frontages;
C. Scale of buildings as they relate to pedestrian and vehicular
access, surrounding land uses, and transportation corridors:
D. Visibility from streets, highways, pedestrian areas, rail
corridors, bikeways, other transportation routes, parks, and
other public spaces;
E. Architecture, color(s), material(s), illumination, and other site
characteristics; and nature of business activities conducted on-
site: and,
F. Visibility from any property used or zoned for residential
purposes.
k) Appeals from decisions of the Planning Commission, extensions, time limits,
and modifications to such Regional Planned Sign Programs must be conducted in a
manner in accordance with Chapter 41, Article V, Division 1 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code.
Section 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that it
would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase
or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
ADOPTED this day of 2014
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
Ryan O. Hodge, Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the
attached Ordinance No. NS -XXX to be the original ordinance adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on , and that said ordinance was
published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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