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AN ORD"INANCF R "GULATIW! SIMS IW+I TFr CITY OF SA1 LUIS 0T?ISPO
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Coimcil of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SWTION 1. This ordinancd shall hereafter be known and cited as the 113ign
Ordinance" and shall be added to the San Luis Obispo municipal Code as Part 2 of
Chapter 5 entitled "SIGNS ".
Section 8700 DEFINITI0NS
As used in this ordinance unless the context otherwise indicates:
(a) The term "sign" shall mean and include every sign, billboard, ground
.sign, wall sign, roof sign, fin sign, illuminated sign, projecting, signs po7_e signP
temporary sign, marquee sign, awning sign, canopy sign, street clock, or other
s,ructua °e, erected for the purpose of advertising or promoting V e interests of
any person when such "sign" is located out of doors in view of the general public.
Ornamental trim tallith is made a part of any buildinn or structure is not to be
construed to be a sign.
(b) fPElectrical s:n" shall mean any sifn which has characters, letters,
figures, designs or outline illuminated by electric lights or luminous tubes as
part of the sign proper but not siren illuminated from exterior lip)t source,
(c) "Fad or "surface" shall mean the surface of the sign upon., apainst,,
or through which the copy or message is displayed or illustrated on the sign.
(d) "Approved combustible material" shall mean wood, or materials not r,�ota
combustible than wood.
(e) "Incombustible material" shall mean any material which :gill not ipni=,e
at or below a temperature of 12000 Fahrenheit and vrill not continue to burn or
glow at that temperature., and such combustible plastics of a type that have been
approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories.
(f) "Person" shall mean and include any person, firm, partnership, associa-
tion, corporation, company, or organization of any kind.
(g) "Struucturaltrin" shall mean the moldinn, battens, tappings, nailing
strips, latticing,, platforms and letters, figures, characters or representations
in cut out or irregular form which are attached to the sign structure.
(h) "Erect" shall mean to build, construct, attach., bang, place, suspend,
or affix.
W AnIbI-)en -air business" shall mean any business, or any separate functional
diuisJ,on thereof, the major portion of the patrons of which drive upon the pre -
mises in motor vehicles, wherein sales of tangible property or services to such
patrons are consummated on the premises.
wall,, (j) Surface sign shall mean any sign painted directly on to any buil.diMwall,,
(k) The singular number includes the plural and the plural, the singular,
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Section 8700.1 P' IMITS RFQIJI'RFM
Except, as otherwise provided in this'ordi.r±ance, it sh.?ll. be uni_aLful for an.y
person to erec•v, re- erect, enlarge, or relocG•Le within the City of Sal- :s ui.s Obispo
any sign as defined in this ordinance, mi.thout first obtaining: a sign permit from
the Building Inspector and making payment of the fee required in Section 8700.5
hereof.
Section 8700,2 APPLICA17014 FOR SIGP? PERRIT
Application for sigma permits shall be Made upon blanks provided by the
Building; inspector, and shall contain the following information:
(a) Name and address of the Oiimer.
(b) Name and .adcU ess of the person .making, the application.
(c) Location of building., structure., or lot.to which or upon Mich the
sign is to be attached or erected.
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(d) Dimensions and weight of sign., input araperag;e and wattage if electric,
(e) .Date use permit granted (if required), Does sign meet zoning requirements,
(f) Number assigned by the Building Inspector, which number each sign shall
(g) Type of sign, where and how it is installed on the premises.
(h) U. L. number or shop inspection number,
(i) . Such other information as may be pertinent to public welfare and safety.
Section 8700.3 PERMIT IS M7D IF APPLICATION IN ORDER
R shall be the duty of the Building li�spector$ upon the filing of an
application for a sign permit;. to :i.nves -igate same,* and if it shall appear that the
proposed sign is incompliance with all the requirements of this ordinance, he shads
immediately issuo the sign permit. If the work authorized under the sign permit has
not been star•ied within six (b). months after date of issuance or a ticse extension
obtained, the said permit shall. became : null. and void.
Section 8700.4 ELrOTRIC FO',iz'R MID T LEPHOrfi LINES
No permit for :any sign shall be issued and no sign shall be constructed,
installed, or erected idnich does not comply with all the provisions of this
ordinance or which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from elrctric.po; =er and
telephone lines than prescribed by the California Penal Code Section 385, the
regulations of the California, Public Utilities Commission, and the orders of the
Division of .Industrial Safety, State of California.
Section 87OO.56 SIGN P?�iP'tIT FrM
Excepting real estate signs and surface signs, no person shall erect, re-
erect, construct, alter or proceed with the erection 'or construction of, or placi.nm
of any sign upon a building, or structure without first obtaining; a permit for such
sign from the Building Official, Each. application shall shot) the construction of
the sign and the location for which it is requested. Any person desiring a sign_
permit shall at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee as required
in this section. All sign permits shall become void if not used within six (b)
months from date of issue.
For issuing pe_�idts, each . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . '1.00 minimum Qr
of 1'.7 appraised value
Shop inspection of electrical says not approved
and labeled by a recognized testing laboratory X2.00
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Section 870045b INVESTIGhTION FEE
i1en -ever any iaoric for iefhich a permit is required uTider i;he provisions of
this Chapter has been carmmenced without the autho,irzation of such pen i.t, a
special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued fog^ such work.
In addition to the permit fee, an investigation fee shall be collected. The
investigation fee shall be as follows:
Permit Fee Investigation Fee
-110 or ' less 410,00
$10 to $15 415.00
$15 ..to .420 120.00
More than $20 X25000
The payment of the investigation fee shall not exempt any person from comma
pliance faith the provisions of the Code nor from any penalty prescribed by lase,
Section 8700.6 UNSA", AP;D UWAWFUL SIGNS
.The. ..owner of any sign as defined and regulated by this ordinance, including
supporting structures, shall keep the same in 'a safe condition at all mns.
If the Building; Official shall find that any sign regulated herein is unsafe:
or insecure, or is a menace to the public, he shall. give - written notice to the
sign owner and to the property owner. If such sign owner .fails to remove or alter
the sign so as to comply with the standards herein set forth within thirty (30)
days after such notice, the Building Inspector may cause such s:i.m to be romored
or altered to comply at the expense of the sign owner or oiMer of the property
upon which it is located. The Building Inspector may cause any sign which is are
immediate peril to persons or persons or property- to be ramoiied siirimarily and
tlithaut; notice.
Secti an 8700.7 WrDID PRESSUV..taND DRAD %LAD REQ1JDV,,?V*-1TS
Any sign2 any part of which is sixty feet-001) or more above the ground
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shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of thirty pounds
(30#) per square.foot. Signs erected under sixty feet shall be constructed and
erected to withstand a virid pressure of fifteen pound (15;z) per square foot;. All
signs shall be constructed to support dead loads as required in the Building Coda
or other laGas of -the City of San Luis Obispo.
Section 8700.8. HY -10VAL OF CERTADT ADV - 7TISIVTG
Any advertising; copy or message now or hereafter existing which no long -er
a.d =.ertises,a bona fide business conducted, or a product available for purchase
by the public, shall be removed by the owner, acent, or person having the
beneficial use of the building or structure upon which such copy or ressage
may be found within ;thirty (30) days after written notification from the Building
Inspector., and upon failure to comply with such notice within the time specified
in such order, the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to cause remo-tFal of
such copy or message and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the'O.wner
of the.bu?lding, signs or structure upon which such copy or message is displayed.
Section 8700.9 EVP11PTIONS
(a) The provisions and regulations of this ordinance shall not apply to
the folloiaing signs; provided, however. said signs shall be subject to the
provisions of Sections 8700,69 8700.7 ar..d 8700.8.
I* Real estate signs not exceedin^ four (4) square feet in area
which advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which
said signs are located. Such siren in corm► iorcal .or industrial zones
(C or M) shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet.
2. Professional name plates not exceeding three (3) square feet in area,
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3. Bulletin boards not over twelve ►12) square feet in area, or
-eYrporary ba:�a�ers or signs not exceeding fifty (50) so , re feet, for
publics charitable or religious institutions :•Then the same are located
on the premises of said institutions.
4. Signs denoting the architect, engineer or Contractor when placed
upon work under'constraction, and not exceedine, twelve _ {12) sa. °t. in -a:-ea.
5. Memorial.signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection
,when cut into.any masonry surface or..when constructed of bronze or ocher
i.ncombustible.,materials.
b. Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices,, or railroad
crossing signs as may be approved by ,the City Council.
7. Signs of public service companies indicating danger and aid--
to service or safety.,
8. Signs Dai.nted directly on wall pertinent to permitted use or
bus Ness name, copy not to exceed 40% of wall surface. "indo-os and doors
not to be included in computing surface.
9 a.On premises, directional or identification sivn not to exceed six
(b) square feet.
b o Pai nting or repainting of an advertising structure or the chum ng
of the advertising, copy or message thereon shall. not be considered an
erection or alteration which requires a sinn permit unless a struc1;Lwa
change is made.
Section 8700.10 LIABILITY POP. DAMAGES
The provisions of this ordinance shall. not be construed as reliefring or 1hnit:ing
in any way the responsibility or liability of any person erecting or awmi.ng any
sign for personal injury or property damage resulting from the placinn of such sign,
or resulting from the negligence or wilful acts of such persons, its agents,
employees, or .workmen, in the construction, maintenance, repair,, or removal of any
sign erected in accordance ui th .a permit issued hereunder. Nor shall it be
constrxed as imposing upon the City or its officers or employees any responsibi.lit
or liability by.reason of the approval of any signs., materials or devises under
the provisions of this ordinance,
Section 8700.11 OBSTRUCTIONS TO D0011SL 'JINDOWS OR FIRE ESCAPES.
No signs shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent Tres
:ingress or egress from any door or window required by ordinance or any Mire
escapee No sign shall be attached to a standpipe, gutter drain, or fire escape.
Section 8700.12 SIGNS NIOT TO OBSTRUCT - TFLIFVIC SIMMALS
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No sign as regulated by this ordinance shall be erected `t any location
,there by reason of its position it will obstruct the view or conflict with any
authorized traffic.sign, signal or device.
Section 8700013 ELMTRICAL SIGNS
All electrical signs shall be subject to the provisions of the governing
Electrical Code, or shall meet the standards of the Underwriters' Laboratories
or other recognized testing laboratory and in such case shall bear their label.
Shop inspected electrical signs shall meet the standards as set by the
Underwriters' Laboratories manual #48 -1.954.
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Section 8700,14 LIMI.tATiO ;i 0V GLASS
The lettering or advertising designs to be illuminated may be ct)rzipdsed of
glass or other transparent incombustible materials, including s�?c�z cnmb- Uiblc.
plastic of a type what have been approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories.
When glass panels are used it any sign such panels shall be riot less than the
Unden-;riters' Laboratories standards as set forth in the following tablet
THICKNESS OF GLASS PANELS
E =osed Area in Square Inches
150
500
700
1000
;boo
Over 3500
Nominal ThicImess of Glass in Inches
Section 8700,15 IMMOVABLE, PARTS TO BE S ,CURM,
0.125
0.125
0.188
o.`5o
0.250
0,250
Any ra- iiovable part of a sign such as the cover of a service opening shall
be securely fastened by chains' hinges,, screws or bolts.
Section 8700.16 UNM!,JFUL SIGNS
.it shall be unlawful for any person to paste, paint, print, nail, tact;
or othendse fasten any card, banners handb l l, sign poster, or advertisement or
notice of any Tbind, .or of any size' or; cause the sane to be done upon any public
property or on any wa1L9 curb, larp post, pole, hydrant, fence, bridge, or tree
upon any public street or public property, or upon any other *abali! property
Within the City of San Luis Obispo, except as ot`zenjise provided in this ordinance
or as may be required or permitted by the ordinances of the City of San Luis
Obispo, or the lags of the State of California, or of the United States.
Section 8700.17 A.PPFALS
Any person excepting to any denial, suspension or revocation of a permit
applied for or held by him pursuant to the provision of this ordinance,, or to
any action taken by any official of the City of San Luis Obispo concerning; such
Permit or order to remove or alter a sign may appeal
in writing to the City
Council by filing x-dth the City Clerk a written notice of such appeal, setting
.forth the specific grounds thereof. Such notice must be filed within thirty
(3Q) days after, the ,mailing, of written. notice of such action appealed from. The
City Clerk shall forthwith set said matter ._for hearing before the City. Council
and cause notice thereof to be given to the applicant not less than five (5)
days prior to such hearing. At such hearing the appellant shall show cause why
the action -excepted.,to should not be approved. The Council may continue such
i earin� foom time. to time, and its findings on the appeal shall be final and
concliisive in the matter.
Section 8700.18 GRC;UND SIGI3S OR BILLBOARDS
(a) Deginitian. Ground signs as regulated by this ordinance shall include
any sign supported wholly or in part by uprights or braces placed in the ground
other than pole signs or fin signs as defined by this ordinance.
(b) Construction. Materials Required. The advertising surface of electri-
cal ground signs in, first fire zone shall be of metal or other incombustible
material and in other fire zones may be approved combust-}.ble materials; provided,
that combustible structural trim may be used in any fire zone.
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(c) Location
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. v It shall be unlawful to erect any ground siffn
whose; total height is greater than t=enty -five (25) feet above. the le'-1, el of the
street upon .which the sign faces, or above the adjoining' ground level, if such
ground level is above the street lenrel. Ground signs shall be at least t- o (2)
feet off ground at base of sip.
2. Building or Setback Lire . No ground sign shall be nearer the s i rE_ at—
than the building or setback line established by late.
(d) Ere ctiioon, .
1. Bracin Anchorage and Sup s, All ground signs shall be-securely
builU, constructed and erected upon posts and standards sunk at least three and
one -half feet (A °) below the natural surface of the ground.
A "framer' type structures shad be supported and braced by timbers or
metal rods in the rear thereof ,0 extending from the top thereof, to a point at
least a distance eival to one -half (1/2) the .heights measured along -the. ground
from the posts or standards upon which same is erected.
41- pport:inq pole or poles shall be installed in the pr'o -and on private
property. and shall Withstand Trind loads and. t-aei ght loads as specified in See; t3ion
8700.7 of this ordinance,
2. Supports, etc. All posts,. anchors, and bracin!vs of good dgall be
treated to protect tbom from deterioration by an approved method when they rest
upon or enter into the ground.
.(e) Premises . to be kept free of , weeds, etc. All ground sip-ns and the
premises surrounding the same shall be t- intained by the owner thereof in a clean,
sanitary, and inoffensive condition., and free and clear of all obnoxious substances,.
rubbish, and weeds.
Section 8700.10, WALL SIGNS
(a) Definition. Wall siems as regulated by this ordinance shall include all
1' tat signs whi;71 are placed against a building or other structure and attached to
the exterior front, rear, or side wall of.any, building or other stracture.
(b). Construction. Material Ilee ucuired. The advertising surface of all.
electrical.wall signs shall be constructed of metal, approved plastic or other
material .as approved by the building and fine codes for that district. The
advertising surface of all other wall sir, may be of approved con, iattstible materials
if they meet the building and fire codes. for that particular district. Coazioustible
structural trim may .be used on any wall sign bu't small not exceed 10% of total
sign surface. 1.
(c) Projection. No wall sign shall have a projection over public propeaty
greater than twelve.inches (1217) shall not.extend above any adjacent parapet or
roof of the supporting building and shall not be placed lower than 8 feet (8.1)
above the public sidei -mlk.
Wall signs may project over public property or beyond a building, line as
shown in Figure No, 1.
(d) Erection. *Nall sipis shall bb safely and securely attached to the
building wa` ls. f they are erected on concrete or masonry building :calls, they
shall be attached to the buildin7 -walls by means of metal anchors, bolts, or
expansion screvs embedded in said -wall; provided, Mwever, that such suns may
rest in or be bolted to galvanized metal brackets or saddles suffi.cieit to
carry the weight, each of which shall be securely fixed -to the wall as herein
provided, Zn no case shall any wall sign be secured with -w re or strips of ? 00d.
which are not an integral park of the sign, except that properly designed s erande
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galvanized steel cable c'3.'`t t-nC. hY ;,=ts ion such signs are acceptable; nails be
used only to attach such signs to wood surfaces,
Section 8700.20 ROOF SIGNS
(a) Definition. Roof sign, as regulated by this ordinance, shall mean
any sign erected, constructed, and maintained wholly upon or over the roof of
any building Uri. th idle principal support on. the roof structure,
(b) Construction, Mai, e� Required. ..Every. roof sign, including the
upright supports and braces thereof, erected in .the first fire zone, shall be
constructed of metal. or other incombustible material. In any other fire zone
approved combustible material r,,.,-%y be used for such purposes. Cormbustible struc-
tural trim may be used on any roof sign.,
(c) Location
1. Projecti.oaa Poor' signs 4ha11 not project over public pzoperty.
2. Clearance - Passage clear of all..obstructions shall be left under
or around, and iminuedia.tely adjacent to, all. signs exceeding a height of four
feet W) above the .roof there - tinder. Such .passages shall be not less tha73 three
feet (31) Tri de and four feet (b.1) high and shal.l be at parapet or roof level.
3. Prohibited Obstructions`- No roof si.�a shall be placed on the
roof of any building or structure in such manner as to interfere with openings
in said roof and shall comply with Section 8700.11 hereof,,
(d) Erection. Bracing, Ancdhora7e and Supports. Every, roof sign shall be
thoroughly secured to the building? by iron or other metal anchors, bolts, supports,;
rods, or braces, They shall be *supported on and attached to the builditir by a
suitable treated or galvanised vanni sect metal frame, which shall be positively anchored
to the main structural members of the building. Sills, stringers, structural .
trim and foot wants may be combustible material.
Section 8700.21 PFOJMT rTG SIGNS
(a) : Definitions
1. Projecting sign as regulated by this ordinance shall include any
sign which is attached to a building or other structure and Extends beyond the
line of said building or structure to Tabich it .is attached, other than a pole
sig= n. .fin sign, roof sign,. or t:,all si;-m., as defined in this ordinanzce..
(b) Construction
1, Materials Required. Every projecting sign, including i•,be fr amre,
braces and supports thereof, shall be in compliance with way local governing
code and Underwriters' Laboratories Manuel 48 -1954.
2, . Az•ea.. Li,nitatians. Ex cept by special permission of the City
Council, the total projecting area of such .sign shall not exceed cane hundred fifty
(150) square feet each side.
3. Thickness Limitation, The distance maximum measured between the
principal faces of any projecting sign shall.not exceed thirty -six inches (36s1)d
(c) Location, Projection over ublic pro ert, , Every projecting sign shall
be placed at tee tj7elve feet 3.2' above the .pub is sidewalk over which it is
erected and every projecting sign erected over public drivewa-s, alleys) and
thoroughfares shall.be placed not less than fifteen feet (1513 above the lavel of
same and shall conform to figure #1.
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(d) Erection.
1. �3 °aci� �;, Anchorage and Supporis. All projecting signs shall be
safely* and securely attached to the building wall.
2. Anchorage. Guy i,;ires shall be no less than three - sixteenths
inch (3/1611) diameter, stranded and shall be galvanized. No. projecting sign
shall be secured with strips of mood or nails.
Section 8700.2.2 POLE SIGNS
(a) Definition. Pole sign as regulated by the ordinance shall mean a
sign supported wholly or at least eighty percent, (80 %) by a lsood or metal pole
or poles, urhi.ch are not a part of a building.
(b) Construction
1. Every pole signs including; the pole or poles, and support thereof,
shall be in compliance idth any local governing; code.
2. Area Limi.tation. The advertising surface of the extending portion
of any pole sign extendin7 beyond the property line shall not exceed an area of
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one hur ed (1 -00) square feet each side.
. (c) Location. PEr 'ection over public mope . Every }pole sign shall be
placed at least tloyelve feetTl2a above the public sidewalk over which it is
erected, and shall not extend nearer the curb face than t o- ntymfour inches (24").
Every pore sign erected over public driveways, alleys, and thoroughfares shall
be placed not less than fifteen feet (151) above the level of same,
(ci) Erection. Supporting pole or poles shall be installed in the ground
or private property and small witbatand wind loads and weight loads as specified
in Section 8700,7 of •chic ordinance.
Section 8700.23 FIN SIGNS
(a) Definition. Fin si,,7,n as regulated by this ordinance shall naan any
sign which projects over any public or private sidewalk., driveway., alley., or
thorough -'are and which is supported wholly by a one-story building or the
stricture of an open -air business, or partly by a pole or poles And partly by a
building, structure,
(b) Construz:tion
1. materials :Zequired. All fin signs, in fire zone No. I.$. including;
the frames, braces, and supports thereof, shall be of incombustible material.
2. Area. Limitations. Except by special permission of the City Council;
the area of that portion of a fin sigm that projects beyond the property line
shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet on each side.
. 30 Thickness Limitation. The distance measured between the principal
faces of any fin sign shall not exceed thirty -six inches (36 ") Except 1;y special
permission of the Building Inspector,
(c) Erection. All supores of fin sighs shall be placed in or upon private
property and shall be securely built$ constructed and erected to conform with
the requirements of,Section 8700.7.
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Section 8700.24 TEIPOTWY SIGNS
(.a) Le•f ini.tion, Temporary signs- as regulated by this ordinance shall j.n-
c ude.axay sis ?, bar er, pennant., valance, or advertising display constructed of
cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard,, wall board, or other 1iF;ht mater -als,
with or without frames., intended -to be displayed for sixty (60).days or less.
.(b) Construction.
1. materials and Area Limitations. No temporary sign of cornbustible
raatetials shall exceed five fee's (53) in one of -its dimensions or one hundred
(100) square feet in area.
2. Weight Limitation, Every temporary sign weighing in excess of
fifty.pounds (50#) .must be approved by the Building Inspector as conforming to
the Safety requirements of the Building Code of . the, City. of San Luis Obispo.
(c) Location. Projection over public property. Except in the case of
pennants strum from a building to it&.ma;�quees no temporary sign shall extend
over or into a street, alley.. sidewalk, or.other public thoroughfare a distance
greater than six inches W) from, the structure upon u.-hich it is erected, except
cloth .banners. .
1. Cloth street banners may extend across public property. Such sir
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extended over public street shall maintain a mi.nimw clearance of twenty feet,
2. Cloth banner is to be perforated over at lease 10% of its.area to
reduce wind resistance.
3. Clearance - Cloth banners my extend across public streets only
by permission of the City Council and shall be subject to all related laws and
ordinances.
(d) . Ereetionb Anchorage and Su ort... Every temporary sigrn weighinr- in
excess of fifty pounds (5Or shall be attached to the wall with wi.te or steel
cables, and no strings, ropes or good slats for such anchorage or support puivoses
shall be permitted.
Section 8700,25 MARQUEE SIGNS
(a) Definition. Marquee as regulated by this ordinance shall be a permament
roofed structure attached to and supported wholly by the building and projecting
over public property.
.(b) , Signs- attached to mar ees. x.11. signs iAholly supported by a marquee
shall be governed by the provisions of Section 8700.39 regulating hall. signs or
Section, 8700.21 regulating projectin" signs.,. in all respects concerni.np erecti.on.,.
whichever applies, and shall conform E-ri.th other applicable sections of this
ordinance. No such sign shall exceed a height of seven feet (71) includinp, the
name of the establishment exhibited on such marquee.
Section 8700.26. XONCONFOrCUITIG EXISTING SIGNS
The provisions of this ordinance with reference to existing signs not
conforming to this ordinance at the ti-ne of its effective date shall not be
construed.. to have a retroactive effect....except that the - enlargement or removal
to other premises of any such sims irrill make such signs subject to the provisions
of Section 8700.1 of the ordinance. The provisions of this Section shall not
exempt the owner of any nonconforming; signs from the: requirements of Section 8700.10.
Section 8700.27 RRVOCATIGRt OF R15,2MITS
The Building Inspector is hereby authorized and empovered to -revoke any
permit issued by h-ua upon failure of the holder. thereof to comply sa!eh any,
provisions of this ordinance.
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SECTION 2. PENAVUES
�'i ny person violating any of the provi.s:ions of this . ordinnw ce s"na11 be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fired not
exceeding Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250-00) or by iniprisonmen�t in jail not
exceeding fifty (50) days, or by both such fine and iMP' x .sonam4mt. Each day
such violation is corimitted, or permitted to continue, shall constitute a
separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder,
SECTION 3. SEPARABILIxY'
If any aectioh, subsection, sentence, clauses .phrase., or portion; of this
ordinance is for any reason held invalid or_.unconsti-UYUonal by any court of
co:rpetent jurisdiction., such portion shah be deemed a separate, distinct aid
independent provision and such holding shall not effect the validity of the
remaining portions thereof,
SECTION 4. REPEALS
Sections 8600.4 through and including .8600.1. of the San Luis Obispo
11inicipal Code are hereby repealed on the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION ;. This ordinance -together V,dth.the ayes and noes, shall be published
once in full,, at least three days before its final passages in the Telegram-
Tribmie, a newspaper published an.t circulated in said city$ and the same shall
80 into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage.
MRODUi;M) MID PASS 0 ` O PRINT this loth day of December 1959, by the fo I ink%
roll call. voce:
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Millers Gerald 14. Shipsey, Dr. J. Harr,
Smithy Fred H. Va hers
NYOLS :..11one
JDSrN ; :Xone
Attest:
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FINALLY PASSED this :Tay of February , 1960, by the follm-iM vote
AYES: Kenneth W. Jones, Donald Q. Miller, Gerald W. Shipsey, J. Barry Smith,
Fred M Waters .. .
NOES: None
AP SEAT T: None
Attest:
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