HomeMy WebLinkAbout0641OF" 'NANCE NO. 641 (1975 Seriew
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE A14ENDING THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
REGULATIONS FOR SIGNS AS RELATED TO VARIOUS
LAND USE ZONES, REQUIRING USE PERMITS FOR
VARIOUS SIGNS, AND ORDERING THE STUDY AND
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SIGN REGULATION PRO -
VISIONS FOR THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, this Council is contemplating proposals to amend
the zoning ordinance to provide better regulation of signs in
various land use districts, and this Council, the Planning
Commission, the Community Development Department, and advisory
bodies thereto are studying, and intend to study further within
a reasonable time, such proposals; and
WHEREAS, this Council finds it necessary and appropriate
for the protection of the public safety, health and welfare
to provide interim regulations to assure that no signs are permitted
pending the adoption of the new regulations which may be contrary
to said regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City
of San Luis. Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code
Section 65858, Municipal Code Section 9200.16 A(6) of the City's
Zoning Ordinance, entitled "Signs," is hereby amended on an
interim urgency basis to supersede all other Municipal Code
provisions which may be in conflict herewith, as follows:
"6. SIGNS: Signs may be erected in any district subject to
the limitations of the Sign Ordinance, and subject further to
the foZZowing specific Zi.mitations:
.(a) Signs Requiring Use Permit ApprovaZ
Signs under the foZZowing categories may be permitted
subject to the issuance of a Use Permit pursuant to
the provisions of Municipal Code Section 9200.17:
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(1)
R -1, R -2,
R -3, R -H,
and R -0 Zones:
Free standing signs.
Signs exceeding ten (10) square feet in
area.
(2) R -4 and R -C Zones:
Free standing signs.
Rotating signs.
Interior illuminated signs.
Roof signs.
Signs exceeding 50 sq. ft. in area.*
Signs exceeding .14 ft. in height.
(3) C -N Zone:
Shopping center identification signs.
Free standing signs.
Roof .signs.
Signs exceeding 100 sq. ft. in area.*
Signs exceeding 14 ft. in height.
(4) C -2 Zone:
Shopping center identification signs.
Free standing signs.
Roof signs.
Projecting signs.
Signs exceeding 100 sq. ft.in area. *.
Signs exceeding .14 ft. in height.
(5) C -H and M Zones:
Shopping center identification signs.
Free standing signs.
Signs exceeding 100 sq. ft. in area.*
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Signs exceeding 14 ft. in height.
Off -site signs.
* Limitation appZies to the totaZ aggregate area of
all signs.
(b) All Other Signs - Height and Area Restrictions.
Signs not requiring a use permit under the preceding
section may be permitted subject to the foZZowing
Zimitations:
(1).R -4 and R -C Zones:
TotaZ aggregate area of aZZ signs shaZZ not
exceed 200 sq. ft.
No sign shaZZ exceed 25 ft. in height.
(2) C -N Zone:
No sign shaZZ exceed 25 ft. in-height.
(3) C -.2, C -H, and M Zones:
No sign shaZZ exceed 35 ft. in height."
.SECTION 2. Staff and all appropriate advisory bodies are
directed to study.and develop a proposed ordinance within a
reasonable time to provide for a comprehensive revision of the
City's sign regulations.
SECTI0N 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption by a four - fifths vote of the Council and shall
remain in effect for a period of four months unless terminated
sooner by the Council; provided, however, that the provisions of
this ordinance may be extended as provided by Government Code
Section 65858.
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The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be
published once within five days in a newspaper of'general
circulation, but delay in publication, or even failure to
publish, shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance.
INTRODUCED AND FINALLY PASSED by the Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo at a Regular Meeting thereof held
on the 7th day of July, 1975, on motion of Councilman Gurnee,
seconded by Councilman Graham, and on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Graham, Gurnee, Petterson,
and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Norris
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: