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Chico, CA Code of Ordinances
CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHICO
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 (RESERVED)
Title 5 BUSINESS REGULATIONS1
Title 6 (RESERVED)
Title 7 ANIMALS
Title 8 HEALTH AND SANITATION1
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 AIRPORT1
Title 12 PARKS
Title 13 (RESERVED)
Title 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Title 15 UTILITY SERVICES
Title 16 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION1
Title 17 (RESERVED)
Title 18 SUBDIVISIONS
Title 19 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS1
Title 2R ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RULES
Title 3R REVENUE AND FINANCE RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 5R BUSINESS RULES AND REGULATIONS
Title 8R SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RULES
Title 10R VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 11R CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS1
Title 12R RULES AND REGULATIONS OF BIDWELL PARK AND OTHER PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS1
Title 14R BUILDING IN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 15R WATER AND SEWERS
Title 16R BUILDING STANDARDS
Title 18R DESIGN CRITERIA AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS1
TABLES
Chico, CA Comprehensive Ordinance Table
Chapter 19.92
SIGN STANDARDS
Sections:
19.92.010   Purpose
19.92.020   Applicability
19.92.030   Prohibited Signs
19.92.040   General Requirements for All Signs
19.92.050   Sign Standards by TND designation
19.92.060   Non-Conforming Signs
19.92.010   Purpose.
   These sign regulations are intended to appropriately limit the placement, type, size, and number of signs allowed within the TND zone, and to require the proper maintenance of signs. The purposes of these limitations and requirements are to:
   A.   Avoid traffic safety hazards to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, caused by visual distractions and obstructions;
   B.   Promote the aesthetic and environmental values of the community by providing for signs that do not impair the attractiveness of the City as a place to live, work and shop;
   C.   Provide for signs as an effective channel of communication, while ensuring that signs are aesthetically proportioned in relation to adjacent structures and the structures to which they are attached; and
   D.   Safeguard and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(Ord. 2358 §22)
19.92.020   Applicability. 
   A.   Signs regulated. These sign regulations apply to all signs within the TND zoning district, except that directional/instructional signs, temporary signs and real estate signs shall instead comply with the requirements of Chapter 19.74 (Signs).
   B.   Applicability to sign content. The provisions of this Chapter do not regulate the message or content of a sign (sign copy).
   C.   Sign permit requirements. Sign installation within the TND zone shall require sign permit approval in compliance with 19.74 (Signs), unless exempted from sign permit requirements pursuant to Section 19.74.050 (Exemptions from Sign Approval).
   D.   Definitions. The definitions of specialized terms and phrases set forth in Chapter 19.74 (Signs) shall apply herein.
(Ord. 2358 §22)
19.92.030   Prohibited Signs.
   Signs prohibited within the City by Section 19.74.070 (Prohibited Signs), and all other sign types and sizes not expressly allowed by this Chapter shall be prohibited within the TND zoning district, including the following:
   A.   Exposed cabinet/raceways behind channel letters;
   B.   Internally illuminated cabinet (can) signs unless they are a custom shape and have opaque backgrounds to resemble channel letters at night;
   C.   Pole signs and other freestanding signs over 6 feet in height;
   D.   Roof Signs; and
   E.   Because of the City's compelling interest in ensuring traffic safety, signs that simulate in color, size, or design any traffic control sign or signal, or that make use of words, symbols, or characters in a manner that interferes with, misleads, or confuses pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(Ord. 2358 §22)
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