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DATE: April 25, 2007 STUDY SESSION
SUBJECT: Signage and Outdoor Display Ordinance Review (CBD)
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: City Manager
SUMMARY
On March 12, 2007 Main Street Palm Springs submitted a letter to the City Council
requesting a review of zoning ordinances pertaining to Downtown and Uptown signage
and outdoor displays.
Main Street's request is based on several factors: 1) the sign ordinance has not been
reviewed in more than five years; 2) they have received comments and complaints from
business owner about Code Enforcement citations issued in recent months; and 3) they
perceive an inequity between the rules for Downtown and Uptown.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Main Street has expressed concern about three issues relating to signage and outdoor
displays. The attachments contain the text in the zoning ordinances relating to each
issue.
A-Frame Signs: There is no specific provision for A-frame signs other than the
provisions for "menu boards" listed in Section 93.20.09 (4.c) Customer Convenience
Signs. There may be some confusion as to the definition of a "menu board" versus "A-
Frame". The pictures below show the type of A-frame signs that are being used on
Palm Canyon Drive and side streets to attract customers.
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City Council Staff Report
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Signage and Outdoor Display Ordinance Review(CBD)
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Examples of A-Frame signs used to attract
customers on Palm Canyon and side streets.
Main Street is recommending a modification to allow signs listing products and services
in addition to the current code, which allows food and beverage businesses to have
such signs. All other regulations under this section would remain the same, such as
requiring that the sign only be placed on private property and not in the public right-of-
way.
Outdoor Displays: Currently, the Ordinance allows three outdoor display items to be
permitted as an accessory to a main use for businesses located in the Uptown District
on North Palm Canyon between Alejo Road and Vista Chino. One item is permitted for
businesses located within the 300-400 block of North Palm Canyon between Amado
Road and Alejo Road. Merchandise is limited to furniture, antiques, fine arts and fine
apparel. No outdoor display is allowed in the Downtown area except with a Land Use
Permit (LUP) as described in Section 92.09-01(C) (2)-
Main Street has proposed that the ordinance be changed to allow one to three outdoor
display items for businesses located on Palm Canyon Drive from Amado to Ramon
Road under a similar set of guidelines that apply to Uptown and north of Amado Road.
Their suggestion is for the City to review the application process and make it easier for
businesses to apply for an outdoor display permit at a minimum fee and allow staff a
faster approval process.
Extending the outdoor display ordinance to include all of Downtown could reduce the
complaints from businesses that do not understand the current limitations, but would
create enforcement issues related to the issuance and monitoring of permits. However,
City Council Staff Report
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Signage and Outdoor Display Ordinance Review(CBD)
Main Street felt that making the rules for Downtown and Uptown more balanced would
be a fair and equitable approach.
Real Estate Signs: Provisions governing Real Estate Signs are covered under Section
93.20.07 Permitted Signs-Real Estate. There are no specific regulations for the
Downtown and Uptown Districts.
Main Street has proposed regulations specific to the Downtown and Uptown District to
reduce the size of "for sale" or "for lease" signs. The reason for the request is that there
are some instances where the signs seem very large, are unattractive and highlight
vacancies in the district. Since the area is built as a pedestrian-scale street, larger
signs that would be designated to be readable from speeding traffic are not necessary.
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David H. Ready, City ger
Attachments: 93.20.09 Permitted Signs -- Downtown/Uptown
93.09.01 Uses Permitted (38)
93,20.07 Permitted Signs - Real Estate
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MAIN STREET PALM SPRINGS
107 South Indian Canyon
Palm Springs, CA 92262
March 12, 2007
Mayor Oden and City Council Members
City of Palm Springs
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
On behalf of the Main Street Board of Directors, I am writing to request that the
City of Palm Springs review the following zoning ordinances pertaining to
downtown and uptown:
• A-frame signs for non-restaurant users on private property
• Outdoor merchandise displays
• Real estate signs
A=Frame Signs: Per the code restaurants are allowed a "menu" board which
could be an A-frame. There are retailers located on side streets or in alcoves
who believe an A-frame sign helps draw people to their stores_ We would like
the code reviewed and modified to allow merchants to apply for this type of
signage, if it is appropriate.
Outdoor Display: Currently, the code allows retailers to display one to three
items outdoors (depending on location) from Amado north to Vista Chino. Main
Street is suggesting that the code be modified to allow the one to three items
from Amado south to Ramon. This should also include one postcard rack. Again,
we are looking for fairness and continuity without detracting from the beauty of
the city_ Modifying the code to include all of downtown will allow more consistent
code enforcement and feel fairer to all business. We also want to make sure it is
clear that only businesses with "private" property space be allowed to have
outdoor merchandise or signage that does not impede in the public right-of-way.
Real estate signs: There are lease or sale signs that seem very large, are very
unattractive and highlight the vacancy. Realizing the signs need to be visible, we
feel there could be an appropriate size limit for downtown that could still meet the
needs of the landlord/owner trying to fill their space, yet will not be so distracting.
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Mayor and Council Members
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Main Street appreciates the work your staff has done to answer our questions
and keep us informed about code violations that continue to aggravate some of
the merchants in the downtown and uptown areas. We are asking the codes be
reviewed, but also to implement a low fee structure, which would be more
encouraging for the businesses affected to get applications and comply with the
codes. Main Street and the City share the goal of making the downtown as
vibrant and beautiful as possible; we do not feel that we would ask for changes
that would be detrimental to the downtown.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Jo Me dith
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Chapter 93_00 GENERAL_CpNDIT1.ONS
93.20,09 Permitted signs—Downtown/u town.,,__
The following regulations and guidelines shall apply in Redevelopment Project Areas 1 & 6 only. In the event of a
conflict between these provisions and the remainder of the sign ordinance,these provisions shall prevail.
The number and area of signs as outlined in this section are intended to be maximum standards and do not necessarily
insure architectural compatibility. In addition to the enumerated standards, consideration shall be given to a sign's
relationship to the overall design of the subject property and its surroundings.
All signs allowed in this section shall be allowed on each street frontage of a multiple-frontage lot; provided that, the
same use of the property extends from sheet to street. Consolidation of sign areas permined on each frontage to one (1) sign
is prohibited,
Sign programs shall be required for all buildings with more than one (1) tenant. Sign programs shall complement the
architecture of the building or complex. A sign program, including other types of signs than those described herein, may be
approved which varies from the specific limitations of the sign ordinance if the planning commission finds that, due to the
physical characteristics of the property and the orientation and design of the structures on the property, strict application of
die regulations of the sign ordinance will not give adequate visibility to the signage; that the approved signage will be
compatible with the design of the property and will represent the least departure from the standards of the sign ordinance
necessary for the effectiveness of the signage; and that the approved signage is compatible with the surrounding properties
and not contrary to the purpose of the sign ordinance.
A. Main Signs.
I. Signs for Residential Uses.
Section 93.20.06 shall apply.
2. Signs for Commercial Uses.
Each separate business shall be limited to one (1) main sign from the following signage types (see "SIGN TYPES"
artwork found at the end of this Section 93.20.09).However,all businesses within a single building or complex of buildings
shall use the same type.
a. Projecting Signs.
i. Blade/Arcade Signs.
The following requirements will apply when blade or arcade signs are used:
(A) The maximum volume allowed shall be sixteen(16)cubic/square feet.The sign shall not exceed four(4) feet in
any one(1)direction. The volume/dimensions used to determine size shall not include the bracket or suspension structure.
(B) Acceptable materials include painted, polished and patina metal; painted and stained wood; glass; and inlaid
stone.
(C) The lowest point of any blade/atcade sign must be seven(7)feet above any pedestrian walkway.
(D) The bracket design shall be integrally planned and detailed and shall be highly ornamental in nature. Brackets
shall be consistent throughout their we on any particular building, � �-t,
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(E) One (1) blade/arcade sign may be located at each customer entrance. Each sign must be identical and the
combination of such signs shall be deemed as one(1)sign for purposes of this section.
ii. Awning Signs.
Signs can be applied to awnings according to the following criteria:
(A) Letters shall be a maximum height of fourteen(14) inches and located on the front face or any valance element
of the awning. The sign area shall not exceed twenty(20)percent of the total awning area with a maximum area equal to one
(1)square foot per linear foot of awning width.
(B) A logo may be incorporated into the sign, with additional sign area allowed, provided, the total sign does not
exceed thirty (30)percent of the total awning area with a maximum of one and one-half(1'/z) square feet per linear foot of
awning width.
(C) Letters and logos shall be sewn or silk-screened onto the awnings in an approved contrasting color.
(D) Each awning that is separated by a distance of at least eight(8) inches may contain an identical sign except that
the size of the sign shall be determined by the width of each separate awning. The combination of such signs shall be
deemed as one(1)sign for purposes of this section.
b. Flush-mounted Signs.
i. Signs on Glazing
Lettering and logos may be applied directly onto glazed areas according to the following requirements:
(A) Signs on glazing shall be limited to the first floor of buildings.
(B) Letters are to be a maximum height often(10)inches.
(C) The total area of the sign shall be no greater than forty (40) percent of the total glazed area upon which it is
applied or fifteen(15)square feet, whichever is smaller.
(D) Acceptable sign techniques are sandblasted or etched glass,professionally-painted lettering, professionally-and
custom-fabricated and-applied vinyl,metal leaf and stained glass.
(E) Each glazed area on either side of a customer entrance may contain an identical sign. The combination of such
signs shall be deemed as one(1)sign for purposes of this section.
ii. Individual Letters.
The following criteria will apply when individual letters are used:
(A) Individual letters shall not exceed fourteen (14) inches in height, with the first letter capitals allowed at a
maximum height of sixteen(1 G)inches.
(B) Signs using individual letters shall not exceed in length two-thirds(2/3)the overall length of the storefront.
(C) Signs shall not exceed a maximum area of one (1) square foot per linear foot of building frontage with a
maximum area of fifty(50)square feet.
iii.Exposed Neon.
Exposed neon signs may only be used in conjunction with food and entertainment uses; where used, the following
criteria shall be met:
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(A) Performance Requirements.
See Section 93.20,10(C)(6).
(B) Signs shall not exceed a in aimmn area of one (1) square feat per linear foot of building frontage with a
maximum area of fifty(50)square feet-
iv. Fascia Panel/Plaque Signs.
The following requirements apply:
(A) The length of the fascia panel/plaque shall be a maximum of two-thirds(2/3) the width of the overall storefront-
(B) The height of individual letters shall not exceed fourteen(14) inches, with the first letter capitals a maximum of
sixteen(16)inches.
(C) The fascia panel/plaque design and fmisb shall be integrated with the storefront design.
(D) Individual letters shall not exceed seven (7) inches in depth from the face of the surface upon which they are
mounted.
(E) Acceptable materials include cast stone, metal and wood panels with individual metal and wood letters, neon
and custom ceramic tile-
(F) Letters shall not be closer Hian six(6) inches from the edge of tie fascia panel/plaque.
(G) The fascia panel shall not exceed a maximum area of one (1) square foot per lineal foot of building frontage
with a maximum area of fifty(50)square feet.
3. Hcight.
Except as otherwise regulated,the top of any sign shall not be higher than the building on which it is located and in no
event higher than twenty-eight(28) feet-
B. Accessory and Convenience Signs
1. Each separate business may select one (1) type of accessory signage from the following signage types (see
"SIGN TYPES" artwork found at the end of this Section 93.20.09). However, all businesses within a single building or
complex of buildings shall use the same type.
a. Projecting Signs.
i. Blade/Arcade Signs,
The following requirements will apply when blade or arcade signs are used:
(A) The maximum volume allowed shall be nine (9) cubic/square feet. The sign shall not exceed three (3) feet in
any one(1)direction.The volume/dimensions used to determine size shall not include the bracket or suspension structure.
(13) Acceptable materials include painted, polished and patina metal; painted and stained wood;,glass; and inlaid
stone.
(C) The lowest point of any blade/arcade sign must be seven(7) feet above any pedestrian walkway.
(D) The bracket design shall be integrally planned and detailed and shall be highly ornamental in nature. Bracket,%
shall be consistent throughout their use on any particular building.
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(E'•) One (1) blade/arcade sign may be located at each customer entrance where this type of sign is not also located
as a main sign. Fach sign must be identical and the combination of such signs shall be deemed as one (1) sign for purposes
of this section.
ii. Awning/Umbrella Signs.
The face of an awning or umbrella which does not contain a main sign may contain an accessary/convenience sign
according to the following criteria:
(A) Letters shall be a maximum height of four (4) inches and located on a vertical face or any valance element of
the awning or umbrella.The sign area shall not exceed four(4)square feet.
(B) A logo may be incorporated into the sign, with additional sign area allowed; provided, the total sign does not
exceed six(6) square feet.
(C) Letters and logos shall be sewn or silk-screened onto the awnings or umbrellas in an approved contrasting color.
(D) Each awning or umbrella that is separated by a distance of at least eight (8) inches may contain an identical
sign. The combination of such signs shall be deemed as one(1)sign forpurposes of this section
(E) Signs on umbrellas may contain only the name and logo of the business to which they relate.
b. Flush-mounted Signs.
i. Signs on Glazing.
Lettering and logos may be applied directly onto glazed areas,which do not also contain a main sign,according to the
following requirements:
(A) Signs on glazing shall be limited to the first floor of buildings.
(B) Letters are to be a maximum height often(10) inches.
(C) The total area of the sign shall be no greater than six(6)square feet.
(D) Acceptable sign techniques are sandblasted or etched glass,professionally-painted lettering,professionally-and
custom-fabricated and-applied vinyl,metal leaf and stained glass.
(E) Each glazed area on either side cf a customer entrance may contain an identical sign. The combination of such
signs shall be deemed as one(1)sign for purposes of this section.
ii. individual Letters-
The following criteria will apply when individual letters are used:
(A) Where used as accessory/convenience signs,such signs shall be limited to the first floor of buildings.
(B) Individual letters shall not exceed twelve(12) inches in height.
(C) Signs shall not exceed a maximum area of six (6) square feet.
iii.Fascia Panel Signs.
The following requirements apply:
(A) The height of the fascia panel shall not exceed sixteen(16) inches.
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(B) The fascia panel design and finish shall be integrated with the storefront design.
(C) Individual letters shall not exceed one (1) inch in depth from the face of the surface upon which they arc
mounted-
(D) Acceptable materials include cast stone and wood panels with individual metal and wood letters, neon and
custom ceramic tile-
(E) Letters shall not be closer than one and one-half(1'L)inches from the edge of the fascia panel.
(F) Signs shall not exceed a maximum area of six(6)square feet.
2. Pedestrian Directory.
Where the principal sign for a business,which is located on a property fronting Palm Canyon Drive, is located so that
it is not visible from Palm Canyon Drive, a directory may be allowed which will identify the business, or businesses, so
affected. The directory must be permanently mounted and may be attached to the building or may be freestanding and shall
not impede pedestrian movement. The directory may not be larger than six (6) square feet per face, and signs for the
individual businesses shall be no larger than two(2)square feet per face.
3. Use of Attraction Boards by Nightclubs,Cabarets and Theaters.
In addition to the other sign usage authorized herein, businesses which offer entertainment to the public shall be
allowed one (1) attraction board to advertise such entertainment. The maximum allowable size for an attraction board for a
nightclub or cabaret shall be twenty(20)square feet. The maxim=allowable size for an attraction board for a theater shall
be twenty-five (25) square feet. Multiple theaters may have multiple attraction boards, if the design is compatible with the
overall design of the building and/or complex. Showcases may be allowed in addition to an attraction board, if approved as
part of the overall design. The copy on the attraction board may be changed at intervals of five(5)minutes or greater,
a. Live theater signs,
In addition to sign provisions permitted in subsection (3) above, live theater signs on historic properties within the
Central Business District and city owned historic properties pursuant to Section 93.17.04, maybe permitted in accordance
with provisions listed in Section 93.20.10(7).
4. Customer Convenience Signs,
Each individual business shall be permitted the following signs on the entry door,on the building adjacent to the entry
door,or inside the glass window nearest to the entry.
a. Open/Closed Signs.
One(1)square-foot sign per street entrance
b. Service Signs.
One(1)sign not more than two (2)square feet in size shall be allowed.
C. Menu Boards,
Menu boards, with a maximum display size of six (6) square feet per face, may be allowed; such signs shall be
professionally designed and constructed. Such signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way.
d. I•Iours/Days.
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e. Credit Cards/Service Decals.
Credit card and other service decals may be displayed in a contiguous one (1) square foot area located behind the
glass line-
C. Prohibited Signs.
L Signs on umbrellas and shade devices, except as provided by subsections (A)(2)(a)(2) and (B)(1)(a)(2) of this
section;
2. "Can"signs with an illuminated translucent background and silhouette letters;
3. Vacuum formed plastic lettering,
4. Pre-cut and pre-packaged,vinyl letters applied to glazing or other storefront surfaces;
5. Signs prohibited by Section 93.20.04 unless otherwise permitted by this section.
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Chapter 92.00 ZONING REGULATIONS
92.09.01 Uses ermitted.
A. Uses Permitted.
Buildings,structures and land shall be used and buildings and structures shall hereafter be erected, altered or enlarged
only for the following uses.All uses shall be subject to the standards prescribed in Section 92.09.03.
1. Accessory uses customarily incident to the permitted uses and located on the same lot therewith are permitted.
The sale of used merchandise will be permitted as secondary use if such merchandise is similar to the primary line or lines
of new merchandise marketed by the enterprise;
2. Antique shops;
3. Apparel stores,
4. Art galleries;
5. Artist studios;
6. Automobile parking lots and structures as a main use;
7. Bakeries(retail only,with no on-site consumption of food);
8. Barbershops;
9. Beauty shops and supplies;
10, Bicycle sales including accessory repair,
11. Book and stationery stores;
12. Confectionery stores;
13. Convention centers;
14. Dance studios;
15. Delicatessens(Deleted by Ord. 1553);
16. Department stores;
17. Drafting and art supply stores;
18. Dressmaking shops;
19, Drug stores;
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21. Florist shops;
22, Furniture sales;
23. Gift stores;
24. Hardware and appliance stores;
25. Hobby shops;
26. Hotels (provided that,no more than ten(10)percent of the guest rooms contain kitchen facilities)and multiple-
family dwellings, subject to the R-4 zone standards(Section 92.05.00), including the following:
a. Private clubs and condominiums;
b. Resort hotels, including incidental or accessory commercial uses operated primarily for the convenience of The
hotel guests,
27, Interior famishing/decorator shops;
28. Jewelry stores;
29, Leather goods,luggage stores;
30. Libraries,
31. Medical/sick room supplies (retail);
32. Modeling school,in conjunction with an approved modeling agency;
33. Movie theaters;
34. Museums;
35, Music stores;
36. Newspaper/periodical shops;
37, Offices (except contractors) and financial institutions, but offices and financial institutions shall not exceed five
thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area if located on the street level nor front a street within the historic village
center;
38, Outdoor display as an accessory to a permitted main use and located on the same property as the permitted use
in central business district zone between Amado Road and Alejo Road.
a. Display of merchandise offered for sale within the 300-400 block of North Palm Canyon Drive only:
i. Merchandise shall be limited to furniture,antiques,fine arts and the tine apparel.
ii. A maximum of one item may be displayed within a single contiguous area of sixteen (16) square feet that is
totally located on front of and adjacent to The primary use.
iii. Items must be freestanding and not attached to any building.
iv The maximum height of the display shall be seven feet.
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V. The display shall not be placed within the public right-of-way.
vi. No product advertising nor signage may be placed on the display.
vii. Prohibited items include all merchandise not specifically covered in item i above. Specifically prohibited items
include,but are not limited to,accessories,display racks,mannequins(except torso display frames),and other items.
viii. Approval of such display shall be subject to Section 94.04.00, minor architectural application for a finding that
the display is compatible with pedestrian movements and the character of the surrounding development.
39. Pet shop,including pet grooming(no kennel facilities);
40. Photographic studios;
41. Picture framing(retail and assembly only);
42, Plant salcs;
43. Public parks/plazas;
44, Movie,radio and television production and broadcast facilities;
45. Radio,television and music shops with service as an accessory use;
46, Shoe repair,
47. Shoe stores;
48. Slenderizing salons,health clubs,athletic clubs;
49. Sporting goods;
50, Stamp and coin stores;
51, Tailor shops;
52. Theaters,legitimate stage;
53. Toy stores;
54. Travel agencies;
55, Valet cleaning service;
56. Video/amusement arcades and machines as a secondary use in conjunction with a resort hotel subject to the
provisions of Section 93.16.00;
57. Video/amusement machines as accessory subject to provisions of 93.16.00;
58. Wine shops.
B. Similar Uses Permitted by Commission Determination.
The commission may, by resolution of record, permit any other uses which it may determine to be similar to those
listed above,and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health,safety,and welfare or to the other uses permitted in
the zone,as provided in Section 94.01.00-
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C. Uses Permitted by Land Use Permit.
1. Indoor uses;
a. Art schools;
b. Automotive rental agencies as part of a resort hotel.The following standards shall apply:
i. Standards prescribed in Section 92.04.01(A)(2),Accessory commercial uses for resort hotels,shall be complied
with.,
ii. Number of vehicles stored at the location shall be limited to the number necessary to serve the hotel only,
iii.No service or repair facilities for the vehicles shall be permitted at the hotel site,
iv. Such use shall be permitted only if the hotel contains an adequate number of parking spaces in accordance with
the provisions of Section 93,06.00;
c. Bicycle rentals(Deleted by Ord. 1347);
d. Bicycle rental agencies;
C. Blueprinting and photocopying;
f. Catering in conjunction with permitted main use;
g. Child care centers;
h. Conversion of existing upper-story floor area to apartments.The following standards shall apply:
i. Each unit shall contain complete kitchen and sanitary facilities,
ii. No outdoor storage may be visible from any street,
iii. Such conversion shall be subject to applicable building code provisions,
iv. Additional standards as deemed appropriate by the director of planning and zoning, including considerations for
open space,parking,and trash collection;
1. Delicatessens;
j. Farmers market;
k. Festivals and exhibits;
1. Food services and restaurants,all types unless otherwise regulated;
M. Ice cream parlors;
n. Post office branches;
o. Offices (except contractors) and financial institutions on the street level which are in excess of five thousand
(5,000) square feet of gross floor area, but offices and financial institutions which front a set within the historic village
center shall not exceed two thousand five hundred (2,500)square feet of gross floor area;
p. Spas provided that the staff is licensed and trained in the particular programs provided as outlined in Chapter
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5.34 of the Municipal Code and such facility complies with Chapter 5,34 of the Municipal Code;
q. Specialty marketplaces;
r. Take-out food service in conjunction with permitted restaurant use;
S. Valet cleaning service.
2. Outdoor uses as an accessory to a permitted main use and located on the same property as the permitted use:
a. Art displays;
b. Anisans,artists;
c. Car shows;
d. Christmas tree sales not as an accessory use to a main use;
e. Display cases in malls or courts;
f Farmers market;
S. Fashion shows;
h. Festivals,exhibits and special events;
i. Florists;
j. Musicians/entertainment(subject to provisions of noise ordinance);
k. Outdoor dining including beverage service;
1. Plant and floral sales and displays;
In. Postcard displays(limited to one per store frontage),
n. Theatre and public assembly;
o. Vending carts dispensing the following:
i. Food,
ti. Beverages,
iii. Crafts,
iv. Floral items,
v Other uses as determined by the planning commission.
3. Outdoor uses as an accessory to a permitted main use and located on public property including the public right-
of-way(streets and sidewalks):
a. Art displays;
b. Artisans,artists;
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C. Festivals,exhibits and special events;
d. Florists;
e. Musicians/entertahnnent(subject to provisions of noise ordinance);
f Outdoor dining including beverage service;
g. Plant and floral sales and displays;
h. Vending carts dispensing the following:
i. Food,
ii. Beverages,
iii. Crafts,
iv. Floral items,
V. Other uses as determined by the planning commission.
4- Outdoor uses located on public property including the public right-of-way (streets and sidewalks) when
conducted in a designated area approved by the city council and undertaken as part of a festival, event or program to
promote commercial,artistic or cultural activity in the downtown district:
a. Art displays;
b. Artisans,artists;
C. Bicycle rental;
d. Car shows;
e. Farmers market;
f Fashion shows;
Z. Festivals,exhibits and special events;
h. Florists;
i. Musicians/entertainment(subject to provisions of noise ordinance);
j. Outdoor dining including beverage service;
k Plant and floral sales and displays;
1. Theatre and public assembly;
M. Tourism activities kiosks;
n. Vending carts dispensing the following:
i. Food,
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ii. Beverages,
iii. Crafts,
iv. Floral items,
v. Antiques and collectibles,
vi. Other uses as determined by The planning commission.
D. Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit,
1. Automobile parking(Deleted by Ord. 1418);
2. Automobile service stations designed and constructed as an integral part of an automobile parking structure;
3. Automobile showrooms(at least fifty(50)percent of autos displayed for sale shall be new or classic cars);
4. Beer gardens;
5. Cocktail lounges and nightclubs with or without dancing;
6. Discotheques,
7. Financial institutions with drive-through facilities;
S. Hotels in which more than ten(10)percent of the guest rooms contain kitchen facilities;
9. Liquor stores;
10, Lodges,meeting halls,private clubs;
11. Offices (except contractors) and financial institutions in excess of two thousand five hundred (2,500) square
feet of gross floor area which front a street within the historic village center;
12. Recreational facilities,commercial;
13. Tennis courts(Deleted by Ord 1418);
14. Time-sham projects subject to the provisions of Section 93.15.00;
15. Video/amusement arcades as a primary use, and video/amusement machines as a secondary use, except as
otherwise regulated, subject to the provisions of Section 93.16.00; and provided that, such arcades/machines are located no
closer than three hundred(300)feet to any other such use;
16. Spas as an accessory use to a hotel subject to the following standards:
a. For hotels with under fifty(50) rooms, the facility is to serve hotel guests only. Facilities located in hotels with
more than fifty(50)rooms and located on a major thoroughfare may be permitted to serve clients who are not hotel guests,
b. The hotel has a minimum of fifteen(15)guest rooms,
c. Staff shall be licensed and trained in the particular programs provided in accordance with Chapter 5.34 of the
Municipal Cade,
d. Such facility shall comply with Chapter 5.34 of the Municipal Code.
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(Ord. 1633 § 1,2003; Ord. 1590 §§ 8,9,2000, Ord. 1553 (part), 1998, Ord. 1502 (part), 1995; Ord. 1423 (part), 1992, Ord.
1418 (pact), 1992; Ord. 1385, 1991; Ord. 1366 (part), 1991; Ord. 1347 (part), 1990; Ord. 1333 (part), 1989; Ord. 1294
(part), 1988)
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Uptown District I Central Business District
Outdoor Display as an accessory to a ��� Outdoor Display as an accessory to a
permitted main use and located on the i L m m permitted maln use and located on the
same property. I I i E I same property.
Display of merchandise offered for sale in � ! i Display of merchandise offered for sale in
the Uptown area on North Palm Canyon Central Business District zone between
Drive between Alajo Road and Vista Chino 1 ; Amado Road and Ale o Road. see map)
Road: (see map) i I within the 300-400 block of North Palm
• Merchandise shall be limited to I - I 1 ! i I • Canyon Drive only:
furniture, antiques, fine arts, and 11�T
fine apparel.
Il Merchandise shall be limited to
• A maximum of three (3) items furniture, antiques, fine arts, and
may be displayed within a single , I
f I fine apparel.
contiguous area of 32 square feet 1 Maximum of one (1) item may be
that is totally located on front of I f displayed within a single
and adjacent to the primary use. l I i contiguous area of 16 square feet
Items must be Freestanding and J I t I } that is located on front of and
• not attached to any building. 11 adjacent to the primary use.
Items must be freestanding and
• The maximum height of the f not attached to any building.
display shall be seven feet. ro
• The maximum height of the
The display shall not be placed — 1
within the public right-of-way. +— display shall be seven feet.
• No product advertising and/or , The display shall not be placed
sfgnage may be placed on the I within the public right-of-way,
display. M 6' J \ slgnage may be placed on the No product advertising and/or
I �
• Prohibited items include all t �. IJ� display.
merchandise not specifically
covered above. Specifically I III Prohibited [terns include all
prohibited items include, but are �r I merchandise not specifically
not limited to, accessories, display 7 ��� 11 covered above. Specifically
racks, mannequins (except torso prohibited items include, but are
display frames), and other items. (' not limited to, accessories,racks, mannequins exce display
t torso
• Approval of such display shall i display frames), and other[terns.
subject Section 94.D4.00, minoror
architectural approval for a finding Approval of such display shall be
that the display is compatible with — ]11 subject Section 94.04.00, minor
pedestrian movements and the architectural application for a
character of the surrounding +f j finding that the display is
development. I 1�Ff9 ��I�.1 compatible with pedestrian
F f f 9 f U I movements and the character of
the surrounding development.
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Chapter 93.00 GENER4L CONDITIONS
93.20,07 Permitted signs-Real estate.
1. Sale.
Lease or Exchange Signs Not Including Single-family Property. During the period of time when realty is offered for
sale, lease or exchange, one (1) sign so indicating may be located on the property by the owner or his/her authorized agent,
subject to the following provisions:
a. Except as otherwise specified in this section, the size of the sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet for
properties up to one (1) acre in size, or twelve (12) square feet for properties in excess of one (1) acre. No sign shall be
longer than four(4)feet in any direction.
i. The size of the sign for properties, located adjacent to Interstate 10 shall not exceed thirty-two(32) square feet.
b. The distance from the ground to the bottom edge of the sign shall not exceed four(4) feet and the sign face shall
be parallel with the street.
C. The information displayed on the sign shall include the follow=
1. That the property is for sale,lease or exchange by the owner or his/her agent; and
it. The owner's or broker's and/or agent's name; and
iii.The owner's or broker's and/or agent's address or telephone number.
d. Multi-tenanted Buildings.
In addition to the signage allowed tinder Section 93.20.07(t), one (1) sale, lease or exchange sign shall be permitted
for each space or unit in a muhi-tenanted building subject to the following provisions:
i. Such sign shall be placed in the windows of the space or if there is no window, adjacent to the door. The sign
shall not exceed three(3) square feet.
ii. The information displayed on the sign shall include the following:
(A) That the property is for sale,lease,or exchange by the owner or his/her agent, and
(B) The owner's or broker's and/or agent's name;and
(C) The owner's or broker's and/or agent's address or telephone number.
iii. Such signs shall not be visible from the public right-of-way unless located at least fifty(50) feet from such right-
of-way.
2. Sale.
Lease or Exchange Signs for Single-family and Condominium Property. During the period of time when realty is
offered for sale,lease or exchange, one(1) sign so indicating may be located on the property the owner or his/her authorized
agent,subject to the following provisions:
a. The size of the sign shall not exceed three(3)square feet.
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b. The bottom edge of the installed sign shall not be more than three (3) feet from the ground, and the sign face
shall be parallel with the street.
C. The information displayed on the sign shall include the following:
i. That the property is for sale,lease or exchange by the owner or his/her agent; and
ii. The owner's or broker's and/or agent's name;and
iii.The owner's or broker's and/or agent's address or telephone number.
d. One(1)added sign,commonly referred to as a"rider" sign,not to exceed three(3)inches times the width of the
"main" sign, may be attached to the bottom of the above sale/lease/exchange sign indicating the following; provided, such
information does not duplicate that of the"main"sign:
i. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
xi. DO NOT DISTURB
iii.FOR LEASE OR RENT
iv. SOLD
v. RADIO REALTY INFORMATION
vi. TYPES OF AMENITIES
e A metal or plastic box, not to exceed two hundred seventy (270) cubic inches or nine (9) inches by twelve (12)
inches by two and one-half(2%) inches in size, may be attached to the "main" sign or its post. The top of the box may
contain the agent's name and/or telephone number and the face of the box may contain only the word"brochure" pruited in
letters no larger than one and one-half(1%) inches in height.
f Condominium Properties Without Public Access.
During the period of time when such realty is offered for sale, lease or exchange, one (1) sign so indicating, in
addition to the sign allowed in subsections (2)(a) through (2)(c) of this section, may be located on the common-interest
property at the entrance to the common-interest subdivision from a public street by the homeowners' association, subject to
the following provisions:
i. The size of the sign shall not exceed twelve(12)square feet;
xi. The height of the sign shall not be more than five (5) feet from the ground, and the sign face shall be parallel
with the street;
iii.The information displayed on the sign shall include the following;
(A) That there are properties for sale,lease or exchange within the subdivision;and
(B) The owner's or broker's/agent's name and address or telephone number;
iv. No"rider"sign nor other attachment may be used as part of this sign;
v. The design of the sign shall not detract from any main sign and shall be compatible with the site architecture
and landscape;and
vi. This sign shall contain only the advertisement of real property within the common-interest subdivision.
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3. Open House Signs,
In addition to the real estate sale/exchange signs in subsections 1 and 2 of this section, one (1) "Open House" sign
may be permitted only during the time an owner or owner's agent is on the premises,subject to the following provisions:
a. Such signs shall be permitted only during the hours from eight a.m. until sunset;
b. The size of the sign shall not exceed three(3)square feet per face;
e, The sign may be double-faced;
d. The bottom edge of the installed sign shall not be more than three(3) feet from the ground;
e. The sign shall be located on the property being offered for sale only.
4. Vacant Lots and Land Not Including Single-family Property,
During the period of tune when really is offered for sale, lease or exchange,one(1) sign so indicating may be located
on the property by the owner or his authorized agent,subject to the following provisions.
a. The size of the sign shall be governed by the size of the property as follows:
i. For lot sizes less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet, the size of the sign shall not exceed six (6) square
feet.
ii. For lot sizes forty thousand (40,000) square feet or greater, the size of the sign shall not exceed twelve (12)
square feet.
iii.For lots located adjacent to Interstate 10, the size of the sign shall not exceed thirty-two(32)square feet-
b. The information displayed on the sign shall include the following:
i, That The property is for salt,lease or exchange by the owner or his/her agent;and
ii. The owner's or broker's and/or agent's name; and
iii.The owners or broker's and/or agent's address or telephone number.
5. Land Subdivision/Model Building Complex Signs.
In-lieu of, but not in addition To any other sale, lease, or exchange sign permitted under the sign ordinance, signs
advertising land subdivisions/model building complexes shall be permitted upon recordation of the final subdivision map
subject to the following provisions:
a, One (1) double-faced sign which shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per side (forty-eight (48) square
feet if the land is adjacent to Interstate 10),and may be perpendicular To the street; or
b. Two(2)single-faced signs as follows:
i. The size of each sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet (forty-eight (48) square feet if the land is
adjacent to Interstate 10)and the signs shall be parallel to the street;
ii. Such signs shall be a minimum of two hundred(200)feet apart;
iii.Placement of such signs shall be approved by the director of planning and building.
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C. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
d. In the case of land subdivisions, such signs shall be removed when property is no longer offered for sale, lease
or exchange by an original owner. In the case of model building complexes, such signs shall be removed when on-site sales
of structures cease.
6. The design and placement of temporary real estate open house directional signs are subject to the following
provisions:
a. Such signs must be related to a single-family or individual condominium dwelling unit which is offered for
resale purpose only.
b. The information, displayed on the sign shall include the words"Open blouse"together with a directional arrow,
and may include the following;
i. That the property is for sale,lease or exchange by the owner or his/her agent; and
ii. The owner's or broker's and/or agent's name;and
iii. The owner's or broker's and or agent's address or telephone number-
C. Such sign shall be ground-mounted and the bottom edge of installed signs shall not be more than three (3) feet
from the ground.
d. Such signs shall nor be placed in the public right-of-way or on any public property, and shall only be placed on
private property with the consent of the property owner.
e. Such signs shall only be in place during daylight hours.
f. No flags, banners, streamers,pennants or other adornment shall be permitted in association with the placement
of such sign.
g. The size of such signs shall not exceed two (2)square feet.
It. Such signs may be double-faced and the colon shall be ivory and brown.Posts shall be brown,black or ivory in
color.
i. Two(2)such signs shall be allowed for each unit offered for resale.
j. Only one(1)such sign shall be installed at any one location.
7. Off-site directional signs consisting of panels listing the names of residential tracts or developments where the
original sale of new homes is being conducted shall be permitted within the public right-of-way; provided, they are erected
as part of a city-sanctioned directional sign program and by the entity(such as the building industry association or the board
of realtors)a party to such an agreement with the city which details the design criteria and other limitations and restrictions
of the program and shall be subject to the following:
a. An encroachment permit shall be obtained,
b. There shall be only one(1)such sign per quadrant of a street intersection;
C. A sign shall not be allowed in any location which causes or tends to cause any conflict with the safety of
vehicular or pedestrian traffic;
d. No sign shall be permitted beyond two (2) miles of the project it advertises except when the sign is located at
city gateways,and at intervening directional changes between the gateway and the two(2)mile radius;
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e. The sign message shall advertise the name of the project only, together with a directional arrow.
8. Colors.
Real estate signs permitted by this section shall consist of no more than four (4) primary or secondary colors. Such
colors shall not be fluorescent or reflectorized or of other similar quality. (Ord. 1553 (part), 1998, Ord, 1516, 1995; Ord.
1391 (part), 1991;Ord. 1333 (part), 1989;Ord. 1294(part), 1988)
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