HomeMy WebLinkAbout0331ORDINANCE NO, 31965 Series)
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS
ON INSTALLATION OF SIGNS
W H E R E A S , under existing City ordinances, it is legal to erect signs 70 feet
in height and of unlimited size, shape and light intensity without securing prior approval
of the City; and
WHEREAS, the lack of any reasonable restrictions constitutes a threat to the
public peace, health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Council deems it necessary to enact emergency restrictions
Pending study and adoption of adequate sign standards;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT OR D A I N E D by the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. That the following restrictions shall temporarily supercede all con-
flicting provisions in the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code:
A. No free standing or attached sign exceeding 100 square feet in area
shall be permitted unless prior approval is obtained from the Council.
B. No roof signs shall be permitted in any R or C -1 District.
C- No billboards shall be permitted in C-1 or C-2 Districts.
D. No billboards shall be permitted in C -3 or M Districts unless prior
approval is obtained from the Council.
SECTION 2. That the above restrictions shall be in effect for one year unless
sooner terminated by amendments to the existing Sign Ordinance.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance, together with the ayes and noes, shall be published
once, at least three days before its final passage, in the Telegram- Tribune, a newspaper
Published and circulated in said City, and the same shall go into effect upon its final
passage.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT this 6th day of December, 1965
by the following roll, call vote:
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller,
Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSE NI': None
ATTEST:
FINALLY PASSE r_"; this 20th day of December , 1965,
by the following roll call vote;
AYES: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller
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ATTEST:
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TO: City Council
FROM: Planning Director
DATE: December 1, 1965
SUBJECT: Moratorium on Signs
As instructed by the Council, I have discussed this matter with the City
Attorney; also the Planning Commission. We recommend that an emergency
ordinance be adopted by the Council to include the following restrictions
on signs in addition to those presently in the Municipal Code.
1. No free standing or attached sign to exceed 100 sq. ft, in area unless
approved by the City Council.
2. No roof signs to be permitted in any R or C -1 district.
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3. No billboards to be permitted in C -1 or C -2 districts. AVZO/145
A separate memo has been sent concerning the Commissions' recommendations
on flashing signs.
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