HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-10 Repealing, and Adopting Amended Sign RegulationsORDINANCE NO. 95-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING CHAPTER VI, SIGNS, FROM
TITLE 5 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE, AND ADOPTING AMENDED SIGN
REGULATIONS AS CHAPTER XIV OF -TITLE
13 OF THE COSTA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa finds
and declares as follows:
(a) The City's current sign ordinance, adopted in 1974, has
been effective in reducing sign clutter along City
streets while providing adequate identification for
businesses and other activities; and
(b) The City Council has identified a need to simplify the
ordinance, eliminate unnecessary regulation, and provide
added flexibility for sign users; and
(c) Administration of sign regulations would be facilitated
- by their transfer from Title 5 to Title 13 of the
Municipal Code.
ACCORDINGLY, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa hereby
amends the Costa Mesa Municipal, Code as.follows:
Section 2. -Chapter VI of Title 5 is repealed in its entirety.
-Section 3. Chapter_XIV is added to Title 13 as follows:
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CHAPTER XIV. SIGNS
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Sec. 13-950. Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the type, size and
placement of signs on properties in the city in such a way as
to balance the identification and communication needs of
businesses with traffic safety and the needs of the citizens
for a pleasant, uncluttered environment in which to live, work
and play. It is the intent of this chapter to implement the
goals of the General Plan to create and maintain an
aesthetically pleasing and functional environment and to
create an environment where business can succeed while being
in harmony with other City goals.
Sec. 13-951. Scope.
The scope of this chapter is limited to the physical
regulation of on-site and off-site signs. This chapter does
not limit the informational contents of a sign, nor does it
limit the use of signs not visible from off site. This
chapter does not regulate product displays, flags of any
nation or of the State of California, governmental signs, or
any display or construction not defined herein as a sign.
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ARTICLE 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Sec. 13-952. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings set forth below:
Advertising statuary shall mean an imitation, representation
or' similitude of a person or thing which is sculptured,
molded, modeled, or cast in any solid or plastic substance,
material, or fabric and used for commercial purposes.
Area (of sign) shall mean the area included within the outer
dimensions of a sign. The area of multiple face signs and
advertising statuary shall mean one-half the total surface
area. In the case of "skeleton letters" or other signs placed
on a wall without any border, the area shall be the sum of the
areas of each letter or figure. The area of each letter or
figure shall be computed by enclosing the letter or figure
within sets of parallel lines.
Balloon shall mean any inflatable object having a maximum
dimension of 24 inches or less, including but not limited to
plastic, cloth, or canvas, with or without copy or in the
shape of any object.
Banner, flag, or pennant shall mean any cloth, bunting,
plastic, paper, or similar material used for advertising
purposes. Flags of a nation or of the State of California,
displayed as such in an appropriate manner, are excepted from
these regulations.
Billboard shall mean a sign that advertises a business,
product, service or activity which is not available at or is
not conducted on the premises on which the sign is located.
Construction sign shall mean a sign stating the name of the
future site occupant and which may include the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of businesses directly
related to the construction project, including but not limited
to the architect, engineer, contractor and financing entity.
Convenience sign shall mean a sign, not larger than 9 square
feet, providing directional information and designed to be
viewed on site or adjacent to the site by pedestrians and/or
motorists.
Directional sign shall mean a real estate sign located off-
site or off -premises and providing directional information
relating to property being offered for sale, lease or rent.
For sale sign shall mean a real estate sign indicating that
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the premises on, which the sign is located, or any portion
thereof, is for sale, lease or rent.
Freestanding sign shall mean a sign supported permanently upon
the ground by poles, braces or other supports, and not
attached to any building.
Height (of sign) shall mean the vertical distance from grade
to the highest point of the sign or sign structure.
Illegal sign shall mean any sign installed or modified without
proper City approval and/or permits as required by the Costa
Mesa Municipal Code at the time the sign was installed or
modified.
Illumination - exterior shall mean illumination cast on a sign
from an exterior source, such as a floodlight.
Illumination - interior shall mean illumination generated from
the interior of a sign.
Illumination - interior with opaque background shall mean
interior illumination of a sign where the background of the
sign face is opaque and only the copy is illuminated.
Inflatable shall mean any inflatable object having a maximum
dimension in excess of 24 inches, including but not limited to
plastic, cloth, or canvas, with or without copy or in the
shape of any object.
Neighborhood identification sign shall mean a sign identifying
the entrance to a residential area consisting of 5 or more
acres.
Nonconforming sign shall mean a sign which was legally
installed under laws or ordinances in effect at the time of
its installation, but which is in conflict with the current
provisions of this chapter.
Open house sign shall mean a real estate sign with the words
"Open House" as the primary copy.
Political campaign sign shall mean a sign indicating the name
and/or picture of an individual seeking election to a public
office, or concerning any issue, ballot measure or ballot
proposition in a municipal, community, state or federal
election, or pertaining to the advocating by persons, groups,
or parties of political views or policies regarding a matter
to be voted on in a forthcoming election.
Portable sign shall mean any sign which can be moved from
place to place which is not permanently affixed to the ground
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or to a building. The term portable sign includes any sign
affixed to an automobile, truck, trailer, or other vehicle
where such sign solicits patronage to a specific business by
means of parking such a vehicle primarily for the purpose of
advertising such business. The term portable sign shall also
include a sign posted in or on a vehicle parked on public or
private property without written consent of the property
owner, advertising that vehicle for sale.
Real estate sign shall mean a temporary sign placed for the
purposes of advertising property for sale, lease or rent, and
includes "directional sign," "for sale sign" and "open house
sign".
Sign shall mean any medium for visual communication, including
its copy, structure and component parts, which is used or
intended to be used to attract attention to, or identify, or
advertise a business, product, service, activity or location
or to provide information. "Sign" includes statuary and
graphic wall designs used for advertising purposes. "Sign"
includes billboards.
Site shall mean. one or more parcels of land identified by the
assessor's records and for which an integrated building
development exists or has been proposed.
Street shall mean a public or private alley, street or highway
improved to allow vehicular access.
Temporary window sign shall mean a non -illuminated sign placed
on or behind a window for a period of time not in excess of 60
days for the purpose of advertising special sales, prices,
products or services.
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, Sec. 13-953.
Prohibited Signs.
The following types of signs are prohibited in all zones:
(a)
Signs which incorporate any flashing, moving or
intermittent lighting, except changeable copy on
electronic signs;
(b)
Signs which by color, wording, design, location, or
illumination resemble, obstruct or conflict with
any traffic -control device or with safe and
efficient flow of traffic;
(c)
Signs that create a safety hazard by obstructing,
clear view of pedestrian and vehicular traffic;
'(d)
Flags, banners and pennants except as authorized in
Section -13-956, Table l;
(e)
Signs projecting into. or located in the public
right-of-way, except'as authorized by City Council
pursuant to Section 13-968 or Chapter II of Title
19-;
(f)
Balloons and inflatable_ objects larger than 24.
inches in any dimension;
(g)
Portable signs; and
(h)
Mechanical movement, other than changeable copy.
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ARTICLE 3. SIGN REGULATIONS.
Sec. 13-954. General Requirements.
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, erection,
relocation or modification of all signs shall be in accordance
with the requirements of this article, including the specific
regulations listed in Section 13-956, Table 1.
Sec. 13-955. Permits Required.
Where indicated in Section 13-956, Table 1, the erection,
relocation or modification of signs shall require permits and
payment of fees as described in Article 7 of this chapter. No
permit shall be required under this chapter for maintenance of
a sign or for change of copy on a changeable copy sign. The
requirements of this chapter are in addition to the
requirements of the Uniform Building Code, National Electrical
Code and other applicable codes.
Sec. 13-956. Sign Regulations and Design Standards.
Table 1 indicates the maximum allowed area, height, number,
and other design restrictions for both permanent and temporary
signs.
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TOTAL SIGN AREA PER Residential uses: 1.0 sq. ft. per ft. of lot width 30 sq. ft. for sites less than
STREET 1.0 sq. ft per unit, not to exceed 90 sq. ft. + 0.5 sq. ft.'per ft. of lot depth 1 acre.
(25 sq. ft. minimum for sites with 4 or more units). 45 sq. ft. for sites of 1 acre
or more.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT 7 ft. 25 ft. 7 ft.
NUMBER & 150 ft.. separation between freestanding signs on same site.
SEPARATION
ILLUMINATION Exterior, or interior with opaque background. No No flashing or blinking allowed. Exterior, or interior with
flashing or blinking allowed. opaque background. No
flashing or blinking allowed.
VERTICAL CLEARANCE 8 ft. minimum clearance over pedestrian circulation areas.
16 ft. minimum clearance over parking and vehicular circulation areas.
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Permitted non-residential uses:
30 sq. ft. for sites less than 1 acre.
45 sq. ft. for sites of 1 acre or more.
FREESTANDING SIGNS
PERMIT REQUIRED
Yes
DEVELOPMENT
1. Must be located in landscaped planter equal to twice the sign area.
STANDARDS
2. May not obstruct visibility for motorists or pedestrians at driveways or intersections.
3. May not obstruct visibility of legal signs on adjacent site(s).
4. Must incorporate street address: 6 inches high in residential zones
12 inches high in non-residential zones
The address area, up to 6 sq. ft., is not counted against allowable sign area.
5. See Sec. 13-957 if located within 200 ft. of residentially -zoned property.
MAXIMUM AREA
30 sq. ft.
Total area of all freestanding signs may not exceed 50% of
15 sq. ft. for sites less than
(Includes both on-site and neighborhood identification
total allowed sign area per street.
1acre.
signs.)
30 sq. ft. for sites of 1 acre
or more.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT 7 ft. 25 ft. 7 ft.
NUMBER & 150 ft.. separation between freestanding signs on same site.
SEPARATION
ILLUMINATION Exterior, or interior with opaque background. No No flashing or blinking allowed. Exterior, or interior with
flashing or blinking allowed. opaque background. No
flashing or blinking allowed.
VERTICAL CLEARANCE 8 ft. minimum clearance over pedestrian circulation areas.
16 ft. minimum clearance over parking and vehicular circulation areas.
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FREEWAY -ORIENTED
FREESTANDING SIGNS
PERMIT REQUIRED
Prohibited
Yes
Prohibited
MAXIMUM AREA AND
N/A
For commercial properties of
N/A
HEIGHT
one acre or more, within 300
feet of a freeway exit:
One freeway -oriented sign may
be allowed, not to -exceed 230
sq. ft. and 32 ft. high.
ILLUMINATION
N/A
No flashing or blinking
N/A
VERTICAL CLEARANCE
N/A
8 ft. minimum clearance over
N/A
pedestrian circulation areas.
16 ft. minimum clearance over
parking and vehicular
circulation areas.
BUILDING SIGNS
PERMIT REQUIRED
Yes
MAXIMUM AREA
Total area of all permanent signs (freestanding signs and building signs) may not exceed TOTAL SIGN AREA PER STREET.
See Sec. 13-957 for commercial or industrial signs located within 200 ft. of residentially -zoned property.
ILLUMINATION
Exterior, or interior with opaque background. No
No flashing or blinking allowed.
Exterior, or interior with
flashing or blinking allowed.
opaque background. No
flashing or blinking allowed.'
VERTICAL CLEARANCE
Awning, canopy and projecting signs:
8 ft. minimum clearance over pedestrian circulation areas.
16 ft. minimum clearance over parking and vehicular circulation areas.
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CONVENIENCE SIGNS
PERMIT REQUIRED
Yes
DEVELOPMENT
1. 9 sq. ft. maximum per sign.
STANDARDS
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2. Not counted against allowable sign area.
3. Placement and height subject to approval of Planning Division.
CONSTRUCTION SIGNS
Subject to Section 13-964.
POSTERS (RELIGIOUS,
PERMIT REQUIRED
Yes
CULTURAL)
DEVELOPMENT
1.
One per street.
GOVERNMENTAL AND
STANDARDS
2.
64 sq. ft. maximum.
(No permits are required.)
3.
16 ft. high maximum.
10% of window area.
Prohibited
4.
Must be removed within 1 year after installation, or within 30 days of final inspection, whichever occurs first.
REAL ESTATE SIGNS
APARTMENT FLAGS
1. 1 per 60 ft. of lot frontage (minimum of 2).
(No permits are required.) .
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2. 15 sq. ft. maximum.
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FOR SALE SIGNS
3. 18 ft. high maximum.
1: One per street.
4. Must be maintained in good condition;
2. 32 sq. ft. maximum.
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3. 12 ft. high maximum.
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OPEN HOUSE SIGNS
Prohibited
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
Prohibited
POLITICAL SIGNS
5 sq. ft. maximum per sign.
Subject to Section 13-964.
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Subject to Section 13-964.
POSTERS (RELIGIOUS,
6 sq. ft. each.
CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL,
CULTURAL)
(No permits are required.)
GOVERNMENTAL AND
Allowed
LEGALLY -REQUIRED SIGNS
(No permits are required.)
TEMPORARY WINDOW SIGNS
Prohibited
10% of window area.
Prohibited
(No permits are required.)
APARTMENT FLAGS
1. 1 per 60 ft. of lot frontage (minimum of 2).
Prohibited .
(No permits are required.)
2. 15 sq. ft. maximum.
3. 18 ft. high maximum.
4. Must be maintained in good condition;
removed or replaced if torn, faded or dirty.
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BALLOONS AND INFLATABLES Prohibited Allowed, subject to the following:
gess than 24 inches) L May not extend beyond any property line or over
(No permits are required.) any public right-of-way, regardless of wind
conditions.
2. Must be securely anchored.
3. May not be released into the air.
4. Metallic balloons are prohibited.
BALLOONS AND INFLATABLESI Prohibited
(over 24 inches)
BANNERS
.(No permits are required.)
MAXIMUM .AREA 0.5 sq. ft. per unit. 0.5 sq. ft. per lineal foot of building frontage facing the street.
Maximum area: 100 sq. ft. per site. Minimum entitlement: 25 sq. ft. per tenant.
Maximum area: 75 sq. ft. per tenant.
TIME LIMITS None
DEVELOPMENT 1. Must be securely affixed to building wall of the business being advertised, or to the freestanding sign.
STANDARDS 2. May not be attached to any staff, pole, line, framing, vehicle or similar support.
3. May not project above roof.
4. Must be maintained in good condition; removed or replaced if torn, faded or dirty.
EFFECTIVE DATE Banner restrictions and requirements shall become effective January 1, 1996.
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Prohibited
Sec. 13-957. Signs Adjacent to Residential Zones.
In commercial and industrial zones, all signs located within
200 feet of residentially -zoned property shall conform to the
following restrictions:
(a) Freestanding signs shall be limited to 7 feet in height
unless non -illuminated or placed in such a location that
visibility from residentially -zoned property within 200
feet is completely obscured by permanent structures on
the commercially- or industrially -zoned property.
(b) Building signs shall be placed no higher than the first
story level unless non -illuminated or located so as not
to be visible from residentially -zoned property within
200 feet.
(c) Signs that do not comply with the requirements of
paragraphs (a) and (b) above may be authorized as part of
a Planned Signing Program, if the Zoning Administrator
finds that the proposed sign(s) will not have adverse
visual impacts on residentially -zoned property within 200
feet.
Sec. 13-958. Maintenance of Permanent Signs.
All signs shall be maintained in a safe, structurally sound
condition and in good repair at all times. Exposed surfaces
shall be clean and painted if paint is required. Defective
parts shall be replaced. Defective, damaged or substantially
deteriorated signs may be ordered to be repaired or abated as
provided for in applicable codes and ordinances.
Sec. 13-959. Street banners.
Special event banners and holiday. banners may be placed in the
public right-of-way after obtaining the necessary approval as
required by the applicable City Council Policy.
Sec. 13-960. Billboards.
The area of any billboard that was legally erected before
October 6, 1984, shall not be included in the calculation of
sign area for the site on which it is located until any new
building is placed or constructed on that site, after which
the calculation of sign area shall include the area of all
billboards on the site, regardless of time of construction.
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ARTICLE 4. SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Sec. 13-961. Planned Signing Programs.
Signs may be authorized as part of a Planned Signing Program
even if they do not conform to all specific regulations
contained elsewhere in this chapter. A Planned Signing
Program is intended to provide maximum incentive and latitude
to encourage variety and good design, and to allow response to
special circumstances, but shall not be used to circumvent the
objectives of this chapter.
(a) To encourage consistency of design and regulation, an
association of similar businesses may submit a Planned
Signing Program for a number of non-contiguous sites.
(b) Procedure.
A Planned Signing Program shall be processed as a minor
conditional use permit in accordance with provisions
contained in Article 23 of Chapter II of this Title.
(c) Review Standards.
A Planned Signing Program may be approved only if the
following findings are made:
(1) The proposed signing is consistent with the intent
of this chapter and the General Plan.
(2) The proposed signs are consistent with each other
in design and construction - taking into account
sign style and shape, materials, letter style,
colors and illumination.
(3) The proposed signs are compatible with the
buildings and developments they identify - taking
into account materials, colors and design motif.
(4) Approval does not
privilege or allow
visibility than the
allow.
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constitute a grant of special
substantially greater overall
standard ordinance provisions
.ARTICLE 5. NONCONFORMING SIGNS.
Sec. 13-962. Determination of Legal Nonconformity.
An existing sign which does not conform to the specific
provisions of this chapter may be eligible for the designation
"legal nonconforming" and may continue to be used and
maintained, including change of copy, provided that:
(a) The sign was installed in conformance with a valid permit
and complied with all applicable laws and ordinances on
the date it was installed.
(b) The sign is properly maintained and does not.in any way
endanger the public.
Sec. 13-963. Loss of Legal Nonconforming Status.
(a) A legal nonconforming sign may lose this designation if:
(1) The sign is removed or relocated for any period of
time except to be replaced by a new sign of the
same type which reduces the nonconformity by at
least 50 percent;
(2) The structure or size of the sign is altered in any
way except to reduce its nonconformity by at least
50 percent; or
(3) The sign is damaged or destroyed by any means to an
extent of more than 50 percent of its value.
(b) When a legal nonconforming sign loses this designation,
it shall be brought into conformance with the provisions
of this chapter or removed from the site within 90 days.
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ARTICLE 6. POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS.
Sec. 13-964. Political Campaign Signs.
(a) Any person, party, entity, or group posting political
signs within the boundaries of the City of Costa Mesa
shall first file a statement with the City Clerk
designating the person or entity responsible for
political signs to be posted in the City and liable for
the estimated actual cost of removal of the political
signs to guarantee compliance with the provisions of this
ordinance, and such statement shall certify to the City
Clerk that consent has been obtained from the owners,
lessees or occupants of private real property prior to
placement of political signs thereon. only one political
sign statement shall be required of any party or group,
regardless of the number of individuals posting signs on
its behalf. Any person, party, entity, or group posting
political signs within the public rights-of-way shall be
liable for the cost incurred in the removal, storage and
disposal thereof as provided in Section 13-968.
(b) All political signs shall be removed not later than 10
days following the date of the election.
(c) No political campaign sign shall be placed or posted on
any public property or utility pole or within a public
right-of-way. Prohibitions and penalties provided in
Section 13-968 shall apply to political campaign signs.
(d) No political campaign sign shall be lighted, either
internally or externally.
(e) No political campaign sign shall be placed in a manner
that would obstruct visibility to pedestrian or vehicular
traffic.
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ARTICLE 7. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
Sec. 13-965. Application for Permits.
Application for a permit for the erection, relocation or
modification of a sign shall be made to the Development
Services Department on forms provided, and shall be
accompanied by plans and .other necessary information as
required by the Development Services Department.
Sec. 13-966. Fees.
Fees for sign permits and Planned Signing Programs shall be
established by -resolution of the City Council.
Sec. 13-967. Signs Relating to Inoperative Activities.
When a business or activity ,is no longer in operation on a
site, all signs relating to the activity shall be removed, or
copy obliterated, within 60 days after the activity has
vacated the premises.
Sec. -13-968. Signs Prohibited on Public Property or Public
-Rights-of=Way; Removal; Abatement Costs and Fines.
(a) Prohibition.. No person shall erect, place, paint,
mark, or :display or', cause to be erected, placed,
painted,_. marked, _= .displayed any sign, sign
notice, handbill, structure or advertising device
.in, under, on or.over any public property or any
public right-of-way with respect to which the City
has jurisdiction, As used in this section,
"person" means a natural person, association,
partnership, firm, corporation or trust or the
employee or agent thereof. A violation of this
section may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor pursuant
to section 1-33(b). Criminal prosecution pursuant
to this section shall not preclude, nor be
precluded by, abatement of such signs or parts
thereof.pursuant to this section.
(b) Removal. Any such sign, notice, handbill, sign
structure or advertising device erected, placed
painted, marked, or displayed contrary to the
provisions of this section, Sections 13-959, 12-44,
15-7 and Chapter II of Title 19 shall be a public
nuisance and the .City may immediately remove and
dispose of it without notice.
(c)' Exception. The provisions of this section shall
not prohibit the following signs:
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(1) The posting of any notice in the manner
required by law or by the order of any court
of this state.
(2) Bus passenger shelters and benches with
advertising displays in the public right-of-
way approved pursuant to Chapter II of Title
19 of this Code.
(3) Street banners approved pursuant to Section
13-959 of this Code.
(d) Abatement costs and fines. Any person found by the
Development Services Director to be responsible for
a sign(s) in violation of this section shall be
liable for the cost incurred in the removal,
storage and disposal thereof as provided in this
section. The City Council by resolution shall
determine and fix, on an annual basis, an amount to
be assessed as administrative costs, including but
not limited to the actual costs of removal, storage
and disposal of any sign or parts thereof, under
this section. In addition to any other penalty or
cost provided in this section, any person found by
the Director to have more than one violation of
this section as provided in subsection (e) shall be
subject to and pay to the City civil penalties in
the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00)
for each illegal sign removed.
(e) Abatement costs; notice and hearing. Before any
person responsible for a sign in violation of this
section is assessed abatement costs and/or civil
penalties, the person shall have a right to a
hearing before the Development Services Director or
designee. Upon removal of an illegal sign and
identification of the person responsible for such
sign by city personnel, a 10 -day "notice of
abatement" shall be mailed by registered mail to
the person responsible for the illegal sign. The
notice shall state the grounds to assess abatement
costs and/or civil penalties for the removal,
storage and disposal of the illegal sign and inform
the person that he or she has 10 days from the date
of receipt of the notice to file a written request
for a hearing. The failure of the person to
request a hearing shall satisfy the hearing
requirement, and the Director may decide to assess
abatement costs and/or civil penalties without a
hearing. If a person files a timely hearing
request, the Director shall hold a hearing to
afford the person responsible for an illegal sign
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the opportunity to present evidence on whether
reasonable grounds exist to assess abatement costs
and/or civil penalties. Where the Director finds
that the person notified of the hearing is the
owner or person responsible for a sign(s) in
violation of this section and that the City
incurred costs for the removal, storage and/or
disposal of such sign(s), the Director shall assess
against such person the abatement costs incurred in
the removal, storage and/or disposal thereof, and
shall impose civil penalties pursuant to subsection
(d) where such person is found to have more than
one violation of this section. The Director's
decision on abatement costs and civil penalties
shall be final. The Director's decision may be
appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to
Title 2 of this Code.
(f) Court action. The City Attorney is authorized and
may institute an action in any court of competent
jurisdiction to restrain, enjoin, or abate any
sign(s) found to be in violation of this section
and as provided by law.
Sec. 13-969. Enforcement.
It shall be unlawful to construct, erect, install, alter,
modify or maintain a sign except in compliance with the
provisions of this chapter. The provisions of this chapter
shall be enforceable, and violations shall be punishable,
pursuant to Sections 13-18 and 13-968 and Section 1-33 et seq.
of this Code.
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Section 4. Severability.
If any provision or clause of this ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
clauses or applications of this ordinance which can be implemented
without the invalid provision, clause or application; and to this
end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section S. Publication.
This.ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30)
days from and after the passage thereof, and prior to the
expiration of fifteen (15) days from its passage shall be published
once in the ORANGE COAST DAILY PILOT, a newspaper of general
circulation, printed and published in the City of Costa Mesa or, in
the alternative, the City Clerk may cause to be published a summary
of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the text of this
Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk five (5)
days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance, and within
fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be
published the aforementioned summary and shall post in the office
of the City Clerk a certified copy of this Ordinance together with
the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against
the same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ` day of 1995.
ATTEST:
Deputy ty Clerk of
City of osta Mesa
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M r of the City of Costa Mesa
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio clerk of
the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the
above and foregoing Ordinance No. $-IO was introduced and
considered section by Section at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on the _5 day of ,�E:pi, , 1995, and thereafter passed
and adopted as a whole at a regular meeting of said City Council
held on the /uq'�6- day ofd, 1995, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ERie.(�5nlJ &Fyc--4 f�oR�JBIiC,C-ILE7, CEAJ; 511)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: /JO ,)� IMOAM
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Al o /)C
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this day of 5e-07-. , 1995.
895MOD.SGN (9/11/959'
Deputy ty Clerk and ex -officio
Clerk op the City Council of the
City of Costa Mesa
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