(A) On-site. Temporary on-site signs are allowed, as follows:
(1) Up to 128 square feet in one principal subdivision sign and up to 60 square feet for additional signs at each street entrance to, or within the subdivision, not to exceed a total of five signs for the subdivision. Phases of a single tentative map by a single builder shall be considered as a single subdivision. Prior to the placement of any signs, a sign program shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Department. Sign approval shall be for a one year period. For each additional year the subdivision is actively being marketed, an annual permit shall be filed.
(2) Model home signs. One per model up to 16 square feet in area.
(3) For a single ten day grand opening period, banners, flags and additional temporary signing shall be allowed on-site as long as they do not create a traffic safety hazard. A written letter must be submitted to the Planning Department notifying the city of the grand opening event.
(4) Upon payment of a performance deposit, as set by resolution of the City Council, flag poles, flags and banners may be allowed subject to the following standards:
(a) Flags and poles must be immediately removed when flags are no longer displayed.
(b) Flags/banners must be removed or replaced when faded or tattered.
(c) Flag pole heights shall not exceed 30 feet.
(d) Flags shall not exceed 12 square feet.
(e) The number of flags/poles shall not exceed 24 plus one per model home. As approved in the subdivision sign program, the flag poles may be grouped.
(f) Flag poles shall not be located in the public right-of-way.
(g) Up to three temporary banners may be displayed not to exceed four feet by 20 feet in size.
Failure to comply with these standards shall cause the forfeiture of the performance deposit.
(B) Off-site. Temporary off-site signs shall be allowed, provided that:
(1) Signs shall be immediately removed when the subdivision is no longer being actively marketed.
(2) Signs shall be removed or replaced when damaged or in disrepair.
(3) Signs shall identify and market specific individual subdivision projects.
(4) Signs shall be located within a one mile radius from the project it is approved to market.
(5) Signs shall not be located in the public right-of-way or public easements, except for directional kiosks as authorized by ordinance.
(6) Signs shall not exceed four feet by eight feet in size.
(7) Not more than two off-site signs shall be allowed in any geographical direction (north, south, east, and west) up to four signs.
(8) Signs shall not be located closer than 100 yards from any directional kiosk, as authorized by ordinance.
(9) Signs shall not be located closer than 100 feet to other temporary off-site subdivision signs.
(C) Permits. All subdivision signs shall require a valid city sign permit, as authorized by ordinance. A complete subdivision signage plan shall be required to be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval. A performance deposit set by the resolution of the City Council shall be required.
(Ord. 864 C.S., passed 11-4-09)