(a) General. This section addresses and establishes minimum and maximum quantitative measures for regulating the sizes of signage. Signage shall be consistent with the following requirements as well as with any adopted sign design guidelines or Specific Plan.
(b) Single Business/Building. Each single use shall be permitted one sign attached to the building and one free standing sign per street frontage, as set forth below. (For business complexes, see section 9.25.050(c).)
(1) Aggregate Area. The total aggregate area of all signs per single use shall not exceed one and a half (1 VT) square feet of sign area for each one linear foot of building frontage or frontage of the use within a portion of the building. Notwithstanding the foregoing, frontages along the golf course shall be permitted signage at one-half square feet of sign area for each one linear foot of building frontage. Sign area accruing from one frontage may be allocated only to signage along the same frontage.
(2) Attached Signs. Wall or fascia signs, under canopy signs, and projecting signs may be allowed as an attached sign, pursuant to the following requirements:
Wall and Fascia | Under Canopy | Projecting | |
Maximum Number | Only 1 attached sign, which may include Wall or fascia sign. | Only 1 attached sign, which may include Under Canopy Sign. | Only 1 attached sign, which may include Projecting Sign only if a Wall or fascia sign or Under Canopy Sign cannot be placed to provide reasonable identification. |
Maximum Area | 100 square feet. | 3 1/2 square feet and shall not project past the edge of the roof. | 3 1/2 square feet. |
Maximum Height | Sign shall not extend above the height of the wall or the highest point of the roof. | Lowest point of the sign shall be no lower than 8 feet from the walking surface to avoid conflict with pedestrian access. | Lowest point of the sign shall be no lower than 8 feet from the walking surface to avoid conflict with pedestrian access. |
Location | No restrictions. | Not allowed on building frontages that are located directly adjacent to Railroad Canyon Road's or Goetz Road's public right-of- way. | Not allowed on building frontages that are located directly adjacent to Railroad Canyon Road's or Goetz Road's public right of way. |
Permit Required | Yes. | Yes. | Yes. |
(3) Freestanding Signs. A monument sign may be allowed as a freestanding sign, pursuant to the following requirements:
Monument |
Monument | |
Maximum Number | 1 per street frontage. |
Maximum Area | 80 square feet. |
An area on the sign to display the address may be allowed in addition to the allowable square footage. | |
Maximum Height | 8 feet. |
Location | No portion of the sign shall be closer than 1 foot from the public right-of- way unless an encroachment permit is acquired. |
Sign shall be located in either a landscaped parkway or in a landscaped area adjacent to an access drive, and such parkway or area shall be equal to 2 times the area of the sign face. | |
Additional Standards | Address of the site must be clearly visible on the sign from the public right- of-way. |
Permit Required | Yes. |
(c) Business Complex (Multi-Tenant Uses). The following signs shall be allowed within business complexes.
(1) Individual business uses within a building complex may be permitted one sign attached to the building, as set forth in subsection (b)(2) above.
(2) In addition to the signage for individual businesses within a business complex, the following signs shall be allowed:
Monument
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Monument
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Maximum Number | 1 per street frontage entrance for identification of the center or complex and its tenants. |
Maximum Area | 80 square feet. |
Maximum Height | 8 feet. |
Location | No portion of the sign shall be closer than 1 foot from the public right of way unless an encroachment permit is acquired. |
Sign shall be located in either a landscaped parkway or in a landscaped area adjacent to an access drive, and such parkway or area shall be equal to 2 times the area of the single side of the sign face. | |
Additional Standards | Address of the site must be clearly visible on the sign from the public right- of-way. |
Permit Required | Yes. |
Pylon
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Maximum Number | 1 per each street frontage may be permitted if the business complex is over 10 acres in size. |
Maximum Area | 80 square feet. |
Maximum Height | 24 feet from adjacent grade. |
Location | Centrally located along the street frontage. |
Permit Required | Yes. |
Directory
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Maximum Number | For properties less than 1 acre in size, 1. |
For properties 1 acre or more, but less than 15 acres, no more than 2. | |
For properties 15 acres or more, no more than 3. | |
No more than 1 per 6 businesses. | |
Maximum Area | 25 square feet per display face. |
Maximum Height | 8 feet (if freestanding). |
Shall not extend above the height of the wall or the lowest point of the roof (if attached). | |
Location | Shall be located in landscaped areas equal to a minimum of 2 times the area of the sign face unless existing conditions preclude (if freestanding). |
Shall be located over 100 feet from each other. | |
Permit Required | Yes. |
Digital Advertising Signs
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Maximum Number | 1 if the business complex is over 10 acres. |
Maximum Area | 50 square feet for each display face. |
80 square feet total. | |
Maximum Height | 24 feet above ground level. |
Location | Entirely outside public right-of-way. |
Additional Standards | Signage letters and exhibits must be an appropriate size based on the maximum speed on the road that the sign will be located as to be legible, as determined by the City Planner. |
Signs may be subject to limitations on the type of advertising and safety conditions as determined by the City Council. | |
Utility lines providing electrical and data power to the sign shall be underground. | |
The sign structure shall be architecturally treated to be compatible with its surroundings so as to screen the frame support structures and lighting from public view. | |
Operational hours may be limited based on surrounding land uses to minimize lighting conflicts. | |
An illumination study shall be required that addresses light impacts on surrounding areas. | |
Lighting shall comply with Chapter 655 Regulating Light Pollution in order to minimize impacts to the Palomar Observatory and surrounding properties. | |
Illumination from the digital advertising sign will be monitored and controlled as to not impact surrounding properties or the safety of vehicle drivers. | |
No audio sound associated with advertising is permitted. | |
The material of the sign shall be designed or coated to control or eliminate reflection or glare from sunlight or passing vehicle lights. | |
The minimum display time between messages shall be no less than eight seconds. | |
Prior to implementing any of the following, the operator shall submit a request and obtain permission from the City: installing, implementing or using any technology that would allow interaction with drivers, vehicles or any device located in vehicles, including, but not limited to a radio frequency identification device, geographic positions system or other device. | |
Operator may be required to submit a written report annually of the operation of the sign during the preceding year that may include but is not limited to operator's licensee, compliance with permits, Outdoor Advertising Act, CA Vehicle Code, U.S. Dept, of Transportation, conditions of approval, and any complaints received by the operator. | |
Permit Required | Yes (approved by City Council). |
(d) Murals. Murals may be permitted in nonresidential areas, pursuant to the permit process set forth in Section 9.25.040, provided they meet the following conditions. Any mural may be referred to the City Council for review and decisions as deemed appropriate by the City Planner and/or City Manager.
(1) No part of a mural shall exceed the height of the structure to which it is tiled, painted, or affixed.
(2) No part of a mural shall extend more than six inches from the plane of the wall upon which it is tiled, painted, or affixed.
(3) Murals shall not be intended to be used as a method for commercial speech, but primarily as public pieces of art for aesthetic and/or architectural enhancement.
(4) Murals that would result in a property becoming out of compliance with the provisions of the City's Municipal Code or Zoning Chapter, or any land use condition of approval for the property on which the mural is to be located are prohibited.
(5) Dedication plaques are allowed, located on or adjacent to murals.
(Ord. 221, passed 7-6-2022)