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City of Costa Mesa
Inter Office Memorandum
To: Tom Hatch, Chief Executive Officer
Cc: Steven Mensinger, Mayor Pro Tem
From: Gary Armstrong, Economic and Development Services Director/Deputy CEO/,�
Date: December 19, 2013
Subject: SUMMARY OF FREESTANDING SIGN CODE REQUIREMENTS FROM
SURROUNDING CITIES
The attached summary of code requirements for freestanding signs from surrounding
cities has been prepared in response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Mensinger.
Attached are the sign codes for the following cities: Newport Beach, Huntington Beach,
Tustin, Orange, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, and Costa Mesa.
Attachments
CC' Assistant Chief Executive Officer
Economic and Development Services Director/Deputy CEO
City Clerk
Planning Staff (7)
File (2)
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NEWPORTBEACH:
Code Section 20,42.080. Standards for Specific TyDes of Permanent Signs.
C. Freestanding Signs.
1. Freestanding signs include ground -mounted signs (monument) and pylon
signs, which may either have a solid base or a base comprised of two legs. If
legs are provided, the proportional dimensions of the sign shall comply with the
requirements of subsection (C)(3)(c) of this section.
2. Freestanding signs shall be allowed only for lots with at least fifty (50) feet of
frontage adjoining a public street. In addition, pylon signs are only allowed when
a building is set back from the front property fine a minimum of forty (40) feet.
3. Freestanding signs shall not exceed the following maximum height dimensions
and shall not exceed the proportional dimensions provided below:
a. Pylon sign: maximum height = twenty (20) feet.
b. Monument sign: maximum average height = six feet; maximum overall
height = eight feet, including decorative elements and architectural
features.
c. Proportional dimensions shall be as follows:
i. Pylon Sign.
(A) Maximum W = 30% x H.
(13) Maximum LH = 33% x H.
(C) Maximum 0 = 50% x W.
(D) Minimum LW = 25% x W.
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4. Freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet from a street or
interior property line and a minimum of ten (10) feet from the edge of a driveway.
5. To ensure the readability of freestanding signs, the minimum leiter size
allowed shall be six inches. Sign copy shall not be located closer than one-half
letter height to the sign edge or other line of copy.
E. There shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet between freestanding signs on
adjoining sites to ensure adequate visibility for all signs.
7. Freestanding signs shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet from a lot line of any
residentially zoned property.
8. Freestanding signs shall not project over any building, or over any on-site
driveway or vehicle circulation area.
9. The supporting structure of a pylon sign shall not include exposed metal
poles), but shall be surrounded by a decorative cover that is architecturally
compatible with the sign cabinet and the architectural character of buildings on
the site.
10. Landscaping wit
supporting structure
five (75) square feet,
h automatic irrigation shall be provided at the base of the
equal to twice the area of one face of the sign or seventy -
whichever is greater. For example, forty (40) sq. ft. of sign
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4. Freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet from a street or
interior property line and a minimum of ten (10) feet from the edge of a driveway.
5. To ensure the readability of freestanding signs, the minimum leiter size
allowed shall be six inches. Sign copy shall not be located closer than one-half
letter height to the sign edge or other line of copy.
E. There shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet between freestanding signs on
adjoining sites to ensure adequate visibility for all signs.
7. Freestanding signs shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet from a lot line of any
residentially zoned property.
8. Freestanding signs shall not project over any building, or over any on-site
driveway or vehicle circulation area.
9. The supporting structure of a pylon sign shall not include exposed metal
poles), but shall be surrounded by a decorative cover that is architecturally
compatible with the sign cabinet and the architectural character of buildings on
the site.
10. Landscaping wit
supporting structure
five (75) square feet,
h automatic irrigation shall be provided at the base of the
equal to twice the area of one face of the sign or seventy -
whichever is greater. For example, forty (40) sq. ft. of sign
area equals eighty (80) sq. ft. of landscaped area. The Director may waive or
modify this requirement on a case-by-case basis to take into account existing
conditions.
11. Freestanding signs shall contain an address plate identifying the subject
property. Numbers shall be a minimum of six inches in height and shall be clearly
visible from the public right-of-way. Address plates shall not be calculated against
the allowed sign area. See following illustration:
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HUNTINGTON BEACH:
Code Section 233.06. Permitted Signs.
A. Commercial Districts.
1. Freestanding Signs on Adams Avenue, Beach Boulevard, Brookhurst
Street, Edinger Avenue, Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue,
2. Freestanding Signs on All Other Arterials Not Listed in Subsection (A)(1)
of this Section.
LOT FRONTAGE
MAX. NO. OF
MAX. SIGN
MAX. SIGN AREA
a.
Interior lots with
SIGNS
HEIGHT
50 sq. ft. +10 sq.
a.
Interior lots with
One
10 ft. +5 ft. for
50 sq. ft. +25 sq.
fess than 200 feet
Bonus
ft. for Bonus
b.
of street frontage
One per street
7 ft. +1 ft. for
30 sq. ft. +10 sq.
b.
Interior lots with
One
15 ft. +5 ft. for
70 sq. ft. +30 sq.
min. 200 feet but
Bonus
ft. for Bonus
less than 400 feet
c.
Corner lots with
One per street
7 ft. +3 ft. for
30 sq. ft. +15 sq.
the greatest street
frontage
Bonus
ft. for Bonus
frontage less than
400 feet
d.
Interior lots with
One primary (P)
20 ft, (P) +5 ft. for
100 sq. ft. (P) +25
min. 400 feet of
and two secondary
(P) Bonus 7 ft. (S)
sq. ft. (P) Bonus
frontage AND
(S) signs per
30 sq. ft. (S)
Corner lots with
street
min. 400 feet on
one street
frontage
e.
Regional mall
One per street
25 ft.
100 sq. ft.
identification sign
frontage
One freeway sign
25 ft. above
200 sq. ft.
freeway
2. Freestanding Signs on All Other Arterials Not Listed in Subsection (A)(1)
of this Section.
LOT FRONTAGE IMAX.
NO. OF
SIGNS
MAX. SIGN
HEIGHT
MAX. SIGN AREA
a.
Interior lots with
One
7 ft. +1 ft. for
50 sq. ft. +10 sq.
less than 400 feet
Bonus
ft. for Bonus
of street frontage
b.
Corner lots with
One per street
7 ft. +1 ft. for
30 sq. ft. +10 sq.
the greatest street
Bonus signs (B) shall have an opaque background, internal illumination for
items of information only.
Multi -tenant panels are permitted provided the panels are minimum 10 inches
in height, with a minimum six-inch letter height. They shall be restricted to one
uniform background color and two colors for the sign copy, with the exception
that the Center Identification may have a separate background color. Sign
copies shall be limited to the company name or one generic item of
information. Major tenant identification shall be encouraged by being placed
on the largest panel.
Secondary signs (S) are in addition to the Primary (P) sign. Secondary sign
copy shall be limited to business identification only.
Street addresses shall be included on all freestanding signs with minimum six-
inch numerals.
Other Locational Criteria for Freestanding Commercial Signs
• No business shall have more than one freestanding sign facing each frontage.
• Freestanding signs on the same site shall be located a minimum of 150 feet
apart unless approved by a planned sign program.
• A freestanding sign shall not be permitted in an area between the building and
right-of-way when that portion of the building is located at the minimum
setback.
• Signs shall be located in a landscape planter a minimum of two feet wider than
the sign itself. Square poles or other architectural treatment shall be required,
except if the sign is eight feet or less in height, it shall be of monument type,
with a minimum two -foot base. Placement shall conform with Diagram A.
• No freestanding sign shall be located along a local street.
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frontage less than
400 feet
Bonus
ft. for Bonus
c.
Interior lots with
One primary (P)
15 ft. (P) +0,5 ft.
70 sq. ft. (P) + 10
min. 400 feet of
and two secondary
for Bonus 7 ft. (S)
ft. for Bonus 30 sq.
frontage AND
(S) signs per
ft. (S)
Corner lots with
street
min. 400 feet on
one street frontage
Bonus signs (B) shall have an opaque background, internal illumination for
items of information only.
Multi -tenant panels are permitted provided the panels are minimum 10 inches
in height, with a minimum six-inch letter height. They shall be restricted to one
uniform background color and two colors for the sign copy, with the exception
that the Center Identification may have a separate background color. Sign
copies shall be limited to the company name or one generic item of
information. Major tenant identification shall be encouraged by being placed
on the largest panel.
Secondary signs (S) are in addition to the Primary (P) sign. Secondary sign
copy shall be limited to business identification only.
Street addresses shall be included on all freestanding signs with minimum six-
inch numerals.
Other Locational Criteria for Freestanding Commercial Signs
• No business shall have more than one freestanding sign facing each frontage.
• Freestanding signs on the same site shall be located a minimum of 150 feet
apart unless approved by a planned sign program.
• A freestanding sign shall not be permitted in an area between the building and
right-of-way when that portion of the building is located at the minimum
setback.
• Signs shall be located in a landscape planter a minimum of two feet wider than
the sign itself. Square poles or other architectural treatment shall be required,
except if the sign is eight feet or less in height, it shall be of monument type,
with a minimum two -foot base. Placement shall conform with Diagram A.
• No freestanding sign shall be located along a local street.
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TUS T►N:
Code Section 9404. Sign Regulations
b. Signs subject to conditional use permit approval. The following types of signs
are permitted only when reviewed by the Planning Commission and where a
conditional use permit has been issued in accordance with the Tustin Zoning
Code. An application for a conditional use permit for these types of signs shall be
processed in accordance with conditional use permit procedures contained in the
Tustin Zoning Code. Appeal procedures for conditional use permits shall also be
governed by applicable sections of the Tustin Zoning Code.
2. Pole sign. All pole signs not considered freestanding freeway signs pursuant to
subsection 9404b(3) shall require approval of a conditional use permit. In
addition to findings required to be made on granting of a CUP contained in the
Tustin City Code, the following restrictions and criteria shall apply:
(a) Type of business. Only center identification signs are permitted to be
pole signs.
(b) Size and scale of project. The center identified by the sign is a single
development project of at least one hundred thousand (100,000) building
square feet or five (5) acres in project size which has a minimum of three
(3) or more tenants.
(c) Design. The pole sign is designed to reflect theme of the center it
identifies and incorporates similar design elements, materials, colors and
special qualities of the architecture of the building(s) in the center and is
compatible with existing or proposed signage in the center.
(d) Location. The pole sign shall (1) be located within a landscaped area
and is limited to one (1 ) per street frontage, (2) maintain a minimum of one
hundred
(10 0) lineal feet from any other monument sign or freestanding sign in the
center, and (3) be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) fleet from interior
side property line or maintain a minimum of fifty (50) feet from another
pole or freestanding sign located on an adjacent site.
(e) Height and size. The sign shall be compatible with the size and scale
of the project and shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height and fifty (50)
square feet in size.
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ORANGE.
Code Section 17.36.070. Freestanding Signs.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, freestanding signs shall be allowed
in commercial and industrial districts subject to the following regulations,
permitted only in accordance with approval of a building permit.
A. Number. One freestanding sign shall be permitted for each parcel with
frontage measuring up to four hundred (400) feet along an arterial street. Parcels
with more than four hundred (400) feet of frontage may have one additional
freestanding sign for each four hundred (400) foot increment. When a
commercial or industrial center is comprised of multiple occupants or tenants with
a common parking facility or shared access, frontage shall be considered by joint
use of the shopping center or overall length of the project site and not the
frontage of the individual businesses or occupancies.
B. Area.
1. The maximum area of such signs may be one-half square foot per lineal foot of
parcel frontage upon the adjacent arterial street, with a maximum area of one
hundred sixty (160) square feet.
2. When sixty (60) percent of the tenant signs on a freestanding sign have been
replaced and conform to the approved sign plan for that property, the entire
freestanding sign must be changed to conform to the approved sign plan.
3. A minimum of ten percent of sign area must be devoted to the development's
title and address, as required in Chapter 15.52 of the Orange Municipal Code.
Multi -tenant projects must display the full range of tenant addresses on the
freestanding sign. The street address will be illuminated in the same manner as
the sign display area. Phone numbers are not permitted on a sign in order to
avoid confusion and minimize clutter.
4. No sign copy shall extend beyond a display area contained within architectural
featu res.
C. Height. When parcel frontage measures one hundred (100) feet or more,
freestanding signs are limited to a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet. For
parcels with frontage measuring less than one hundred (100) feet, maximum
height is limited to five feet. Sign height is measured from the top of the adjacent
curb to the top of the sign face area. Architectural features may increase overall
height, but not by more than fifteen (15) percent.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Code Section 21.24.080. Standards forspecific sin fypes.
(c) Freestanding Monument Signs.
Standards for Freestanding Monument Signs in Commercial, Industrial and Multi -
Family Zoning Districts and Assembly Facilities
Number
Maximum
Maximum
Allowed
Sign
Sign
Requirements
Area
Height
1 sign for
50 sq. ft.*
8 ft.*
Sign shall be
every 300
set back a
feet of
minimum 5 ft.
street
from property
frontage
lines or public
along a
right-of-way
public
and shall not
street
block traffic
safety area.
*Height
80 sq. ft.
12 ft.
Same as
and square
above.
footage
may be
increased
for
commercial
and
industrial
properties
that have
500 ft. or
more of
continuous
street
frontage
along an
arterial
street
See additional requirements below
(1 ) In commercial, industrial zones, multi -family zoning districts, and
assembly facilities, the following limitations shall apply to
monument signs:
Lineal Street
Frontage
No. of Signs
Permitted
6-366
1
360--660
2
600-900
3
Over 900
4
(2) Lineal street frontage on corner lots fronting arterial streets shall be
combined and count towards the number of allowable monument signs.
(3) Separation. There shall be a minimum of seventy-five feet between
two freestanding monument signs on the same property and adjoining properties
to ensure adequate visibility for all signs. The director may waive this
requirement in situations where its application would be impractical due to the
locations of existing signs on adjacent properties.
(4) Freestanding monument signs shall not project over public
property, vehicular easements or rights-of-way, or obstruct corner cutback area.
A minimum of two hundred square feet of landscaping shall be provided at the
base of the supporting structure;
(5) The width of the base structure shall be a minimum of one-half the
length of the sign area;
(6) Illumination: freestanding monument signs may be illuminated with
either interior or indirect lighting;
(7) Architectural Compatibility. Monument signs shall be compatible
with the architectural features of the facility to which it relates.
(8) Addresses shall be provided on monument signs using Arabic
numbers at least eight inches in height and be placed on the top face or the side
parallel to the street of the monument sign.
(9) Sign area shall be computed by measuring the entire area
contained within the frame or cabinet but excluding the monument base if it
contains no sign copy and is clearly distinguishable from the sign copy area
through the use of different texture, color, and design. The frame or cabinet
structure shall be included in the maximum height calculation of the sign.
(d) Freeway Visible Monument Signs.
Standards for Freeway Monument Signs in the Commercial and Industrial Zones
Adjacent to the 405 Freeway
Number
Allowed
Maximum
Sign
Area
Maximum
Sign Height
Requirements
1 sign
200 sq. ft.
Shall not
Only on
exceed 20 ft.
parcels that
in height as
have a
measured
minimum
from the
freeway
elevation of
frontage of
the nearest
200 ft.
freeway lane
See additional
requirements below
(1) Freeway monument signs may not be used as general advertising
for hire.
(2) Landscaping. Freeway monument signs shall be located in a
landscape berm area, approved by the director, a minimum of six hundred
square feet in area.
(3) Orientation. Freeway monument signs shall be perpendicular to the
freeway right-of-way.
(4) Separation. There shall be a minimum of two hundred feet between
two freestanding signs on abutting sites to ensure adequate visibility for all signs
and to alleviate sign clutter.
(5) All freeway monument signs shall be reviewed by the sign
committee for compliance with this chapter.
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SANTA ANA:
Code Section 41-862. Freestanding si ns.
No permit shall be issued for a freestanding sign which does not comply with the
following standards:
(a) Number.
(1) The number of freestanding signs permittable on an integrated
development site shall be as follows:
Total Street Frontage
(feet)
Number
0-299
1
300 —599
2
600-899
3
900-1,199
4
1,200 or more
5
(2) No more than one (1) freestanding sign advertising or identifying the
same business activity shall be permitted on each street on which the
integrated development site has frontage.
(b) Location.
(1) No freestanding sign shall be permitted on any site which does not
have street frontage.
(2)A freestanding sign shall be located only in a landscaped planter, with
such planter not less than four (4) feet in any direction from the edge of
the planter to the sign. The planning manager may reduce the amount of
required landscaping for freestanding signs on sites with legal
nonconforming landscaped setbacks. No sign shall obstruct or remove
any required landscape materials.
(3) No freestanding sign shall be placed closer than twenty-five (25) feet to
a side lot line.
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(4) No freestanding sign for a commercial use shall be placed within fifty
(56) feet of land used, zoned, or designated on the general plan for
residential purposes on the same street frontage as the proposed sign.
(5) No freestanding sign shall be closer than one hundred (100) feet from
another freestanding sign on the same site.
(6) No freestanding sign shall be located in the triangular area(s)
measured fifteen (15) feet by fifteen (15) feet where a driveway enters
onto a street, or in any other area which may obstruct the vision of
motorists so as to create a safety hazard. Additionally, all signs are
subject to sections 36-45 to 36-47 of this Code regarding obstructions to
vision at corner intersections.
(c) Height and area.
(1) Properties with less than one hundred twenty (120) feet of street
frontaae shall be subiect to the following reauirements:
Total Street Frontage
(feet)
Size
0-60
20 square feet maximum, not to exceed 5 feet in height.
61-119
30 square feet maximum, not to exceed 6 feet in height.
(2) Freestanding signs with more than one hundred twenty (120) feet of
street frontage shall not exceed seven (7) feet in overall height from curb
level unless otherwise stated in this section. The overall height plus the
overall width shall not exceed sixteen (16) linear feet, and the sign face
area shall not exceed forty-five (45) square feet.
(3) Developments over fifteen (15) acres and with at least seven hundred
fifty (750) feet of street frontage shall have no more than one (1)
freestanding sign not to exceed fifteen (15) feet in overall height and ten
(10) feet in overall width; the sign face area shall not exceed sixty (60)
square feet. Such sign shall not be located on any secondary frontage.
(4) A sign may be permitted to a height not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet
and an area not exceeding ane hundred (100) square feet, provided all of
the following conditions are satisfied:
a. The sign is located on a site which is located within three
hundred (300) feet of the point where a freeway exit centerline
intersects with a city street;
b. The sign is oriented toward viewing by freeway traffic;
c. The sign is limited in content to the identification of the business
name of a restaurant, a service station or a lodging establishment.
(d) Design.
(1) All signs shall be architecturally compatible with the development on
which they are located.
(2) The copy area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed forty (40) per
cent of the sign face.
(3) Freestanding signs shall be for the shopping center or development
name and/or the major tenants thereon, not to exceed a total of eight (8)
items of information.
(4) No sign shall use mirrors reflecting a direct light source or utilize
flashing, blinking or sequenced lights. No sign shall utilize unshielded
incandescent, fluorescent or other lighting, except neon.
(5) The project address shall be located on the monument sign base
COSTA MESA:
Code Section 13-115. Signs regulations and design standards.
TABLE 13-115
SIGN REGULATIONS
PERMANENT SIGNS
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RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIAL
INSTITUTIONAL
ZONES
ZONES
ZONES
ZONES
TOTAL SIGN
Residential uses:
1.0 sq. ft. per ft. of lot width
30 sq. ft. for sites
AREA PER
1.0 sq. ft per unit, not
+ 0.5 sq. ft. per ft, of lot depth
less than 1 acre.
STREET
to exceed 90 sq. ft.
45 sq. ft. for sites of
FRONTAGE
(25 sq. ft. minimum
1 acre or more.
for sites with 4 or
more Units).
Permitted non-
residential uses: 30
sq, ft. for sites less
than 1 acre.
45 sq. ft. for sites of
1 acre or more.
Total area of all
permanent sigs
(freestanding signs
and building signs)
may not exceed
TOTAL SIGN AREA
PER STREET
FRONTAGE.
See Section 13-116
for commercial or
industrial signs
located within 200 ft,
of residentially -
zoned property.
FREESTANDING
Yes
SIGNS
PERMIT
REQUIRED
DEVELOPMENT
Must be located in landscaped planter 1. equal to twice the sign area.
May not obstruct visibility for motorists or 2. pedestrians at driveways or
intersections.
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STANDARDS
May not obstruct visibility of 3. legal signs on adjacent sites).
May not consist of a pole sign with a 4. visible cylindrical pole structure(s)-
Planning Division may require 5. freestanding signs to incorporate street
address if address on building is not visible from public streets:
6 inches high minimum in residential zones;
8 inches high minimum in nonresidential zones.
The address area, up to 6 sq, ft., is not counted against allowable sign area.
Address must be integrated into the design of the sign and placed at such an
elevation so as not to be See obstructed by landscaping. 6. section 13-116 if
located within 200 ft. of residentially -zoned property.
MAXIMUM AREA
30 sq. ft. (includes
Total area of all freestanding
15 sq, ft. for sites
both on-site and
signs may not exceed 50% of
less than 1 acre.
neighborhood
total allowed sign area per street
30 sq. ft. for sites of
identification signs.)
frontage.
1 acre or more.
MAXIMUM
7 ft.
12 ft.
7 ft.
H EIGHT
NUMBER &
300 ft. separation between freestanding signs on same site.
SEPARATION
ILLUMINATION
Exterior, or interior
No flashing or blinking allowed.
Exterior, or interior
with opaque
with opaque
background. No
background. No
flashing or blinking
flashing or blinking
allowed.
allowed.
VERTICAL
8 ft. minimum clearance over pedestrian circulation areas. 16 ft. minimum
CLEARANCE
clearance over parking and vehicular circulation areas.
FREEWAY-
Prohibited
Yes
Prohibited
ORIENTED
FREESTANDING
SIGNS
PERMIT
REQUIRED
MAXIMUM AREA
NIA
For commercial
N/A
AND HEIGHT
properties of one
acre or more,
within 300 feet of
a freeway exit:
One freeway-
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oriented sign may
be allowed, not to
exceed 236 sq. ft.
and 32 ft. high.
ILLUMINATION
NIA
No flashing or
N/A
blinking
VERTICAL
NIA
8 ft. minimum
NIA
CLEARANCE
clearance over
pedestrian
circulation areas.
16 ft. minimum
clearance over
parking and
vehicular
circulation areas.
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