HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6223- Case 5.1270 ZTARESOLUTION NO.6223
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL AMEND SECTIONS 93.20.03 AND 93.20.04(C) OF THE PALM
SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO BARBER POLES
WHEREAS, Sections 93.20.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance establishes
regulations for the design, placement and use of signs; and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2011, the City Council voted to direct staff to initiate a Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment (Case No. 5.1270) to allow rotating barber poles; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2011, the Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public
hearings on the proposed amendment, at which hearings the Commission carefully
reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the project,
including but not limited to the staff report and all written and oral testimony presented,
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission hereby determines that the proposed Zoning
Ordinance text amendment is Categorically Exempt under Section 15305 — Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations — of the Guidelines for the Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act and that the proposed amendment does not result
in any changes in land use or density.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS;
Section 1: The Planning Commission hereby finds that adoption of the proposed
Zoning Text Amendment would:
a. Provide a means by which licensed barbers may be able to more effectively
advertise their services.
Section 2: The adoption of the proposed Zone Text Amendment would be consistent
with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the City's General Plan because it provides:
a. A more effective means by which passing vehicles and pedestrians can
identify barber shops and thereby improve the commercial success of these
businesses.
Section 3: Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council amendment of the Palm Springs Zoning Code to revise
Section 93.20.00 as contained on the draft Ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 6223
Case 5.1270 — ZTA
ADOPTED this 27t' day of July 2011.
July 27, 2011
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AYES: 6, Roberts, Munger, Donenfeld, Hudson, Conrad and Chair Caffery
NOES: None
ABSENT: 1, Klatchko
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 93.20.00 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO BARBER
POLES".
City Attorney's Summary
This Ordinance adopts a definition and standards for rotating
'barber poles' within the Palm Springs Zoning Code Section
93.20.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 93.20.03 shall be amended to include the following definition:
"Barber pole" means a traditional sign reserved for licensed barbers and
made up of a striped vertical cylinder which may or may not rotate, and
may have a ball on top."
Section 2. Section 93.20.04(1) shall be amended to read as follows:
Except as otherwise specifically authorized, signs which rotate, move, flash,
reflect, blink or appear to do any of the foregoing shall be prohibited. This
includes, but is not limited to flags, banners, pennants, inflatable objects and
balloons, unless otherwise authorized in Section 93.20.08 or approved as a
permanent architectural feature pursuant to Section 94.04.00 (Architectural
review), or Section 93.20.10(C)(7) (Signs —General Provisions).
Section 3. Section 93.20.09.B.4.f shall be added as follows:
In non-residential zones, one barber pole not to exceed four (4) feet in height,
eighteen (18) in width and eighteen (18) inches in depth (projection from wall)
may be allowed for any licensed barber business.
Section 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of
MAYOR
ATTEST:
2011.
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
• APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DOUGLAS HOLLAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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