17.70.010 Intent and Purpose
17.70.020 Applicability
17.70.030 Administration
17.70.040 Sign Permits and Exemptions
17.70.050 Prohibited Signs and Sign Devices
17.70.055 Off-Site Residential Subdivision Signs
17.70.060 Signs in Residential Districts
17.70.065 Political Signs
17.70.070 Signs in Commercial Districts
17.70.080 Signs in Industrial Districts
17.70.090 Highway/Freeway Identification Signs
17.70.100 Sign Programs
17.70.110 Temporary Signs
17.70.115 Billboard Overlay Zone (B-O Zone)
17.70.120 Definitions
It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to outline regulations which promote economic development, but are fair, comprehensive, and enforceable while allowing the City of Adelanto to create and maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing building elevations and streetscapes. These regulations serve to balance the need to protect the public safety and welfare, the need for a well maintained and attractive community, and the need for adequate identification, communication and advertising for land uses.
[Ord. No. 474, Section 5, 5/28/08; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit P, 9/10/14.]
The sign standards provided in this Chapter shall apply to signs in all land use zoning districts in the City. Only signs authorized by this Chapter shall be allowed in the specified zoning district, unless otherwise expressly provided in this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 474, Section 5, 5/28/08; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit P, 9/10/14.]
(a) Administration
The Director is authorized by the City Council to administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter, unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. The Director may designate a representative to act in his/her place.
(b) Interpretation
(1) This Chapter shall be interpreted in a manner which best fulfills the intent of its provisions.
(2) Questions arising from the application of this Chapter shall be interpreted by the Director. If any inconsistency still exists in the interpretation, an appeal application shall be referred to the Planning Commission for its determination.
(c) Appeals
(1) Any decision or determination by the Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(2) Any decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council in accordance with the provisions of this Zoning Code.
[Ord. No. 474, Section 5, 5/28/08; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit P, 9/10/14.]
(a) Sign Permits Required
No exterior sign shall be erected, placed, displayed, or altered, including change of face, without the issuance of a sign permit by the Planning Division, unless exempted by subsection 17.70.040(c) (Exempt Signs). Building and/or electrical permits may also be required from the Building Division.
(b) Applications and Fees
(1) Applications for sign permits shall be submitted to the Planning Division and be accompanied by the information, materials and submittal requirements as specified on the application.
(2) Fees shall be paid as established by the City fee schedule.
(3) Fees shall be doubled for signs erected or placed prior to issuance of a sign permit or any required building and electrical permits.
(c) Exempt Signs
The following signs shall be exempt from the requirements of this Development code and applicable specific plans:
(1) Holiday display and decorations not to exceed 60 days.
(2) Signs located inside a structure, courtyard, mall, or other similar structure, provided these signs are not conspicuously visible and readable from a public street.
(3) Utility company signs identifying conduits, cables, dangerous conditions, or providing other notices of this type.
(4) Memorial tablets or signs and historic markers.
(5) Signs, flags, banners, emblems, or notices issued or endorsed by a constituted government body, public agency, court, person, or officer in performance of a public duty, including traffic or highway signs, railroad crossing signs or similar regulatory or warning devices and legal notices.
[Ord. No. 474, Section 5, 5/28/08; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit P, 9/10/14.]
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