Buena Park City Zoning Code
Division 9
Sign Regulations
§ 19.904.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Division is to promote the value and impact of signs for the general public and business community while enhancing the City's various neighborhoods and protecting the safety and welfare of the public.
§ 19.904.020 Definitions.
When used in this Division, the words, terms, and phrases defined in this section shall have the meaning and construction given herein. Other definitions which relate to this Division may also be found under Division 1, Section 19.104.080.
"Building frontage" means the horizontal length of a wall of a main building where such wall faces a street. The measurement of such length is along a line parallel to the street. Where a building is arranged to include establishments with exterior public entrances but no wall space facing a street, the horizontal dimension of 1 wall of each such establishment which faces a mall or other private way may be considered to be building frontage. Where a building abuts more than one street or abuts the same street along more than one continuous line each such line is considered a separate building frontage.
"Business frontage" means the horizontal length of a segment of building frontage which encloses a single business establishment and contains the primary public entrance to such establishment.
"Public property" means any property owned by the City and located outside of the public rights-of-way, including but not limited to parks, City Hall, civic centers, police and fire departments, senior or recreational centers, or any other city-owned or controlled real property.
"Public rights-of-way" means all streets, sidewalk, medians, and the area within 10 feet of the curb face (see drawing below) and any backing lot landscaped easement areas:
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"Sign" means any object, device, display or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors or situated indoors and visible from outdoors, which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct, or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event, or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, design, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination (other than illumination that highlights building features, such as exposed neon accenting building trim), or projected images. This definition does not include any supporting sign structure which in itself is not designed to attract attention.
"Sign area" means the total sign face area of all sign faces of a sign; except, for the following types of signs, the total sign area is considered to be only the area of the single largest sign face:
"Sign face" means each area or display surface of a sign, including any framing, trim, or molding, but not including any supporting sign structure which in itself is not designed to attract attention. In the case of a sign face with no definite perimeter, the boundary of the sign face is considered to be a parallelogram, triangle, or circle which encloses all portions of the sign. In the case of a three dimensional sign, the flat projection of the largest area which can be seen at one time is considered as the sign face.
"Sign face area" means the area of a plane surface defined by the boundaries of a sign face.
"Sign structure" means a structure, other than a building, upon which 1 or more signs are attached in any manner.
"Ground sign structure" means a sign structure supporting a ground sign. A ground sign structure is considered to include all attached signs.
"Canopy sign" means a sign suspended or attached beneath an eave, awning, canopy, arcade or other building overhang.
"Commercial sign" means a sign containing a message on behalf of any entity, company, or individual for the intent of making a profit.
"Display board sign" means a permanently installed panel provided for the posting of temporary advertisements or messages, and/or upon which manually changeable messages are displayed. This definition does not include electronic "scoreboard" type display boards.
"Electronic display board" means a permanently installed panel provided for the purpose of temporary advertisements or messages, upon which electronic messages are displayed with flashing or "moving" letters or symbols.
"Ground sign" means a sign affixed to a ground sign structure which is free-standing, supported from the ground, and not attached to a building.
"Monument sign" means a ground sign supported on the ground in such a manner that the bottom edge of the sign face at any point is not more than 2 feet above ground level and the top is not more than 8 feet above the ground level.
"Noncommercial sign" means any sign that is not a commercial sign.
"Off-premises (billboard) sign" means "billboard" and/ or "electronic billboard (which includes digital billboards)," as defined in Section 19.912.090 of this Code, excluding any temporary real estate open house sign, and any approved temporary sign advertising a special community benefit event.
"Projecting sign" means a sign mounted on a building wall or fascia in such a manner that 1 or more sign faces are not parallel to the building wall.
"Roof sign" means a sign extending above, through or over the roof or eave line of a building, not including a sign mounted against the lower portion of a mansard type roof.
"Temporary sign" means a sign (including pennants, banners, forced cold-air inflatables, or other objects constituting a sign as defined in this chapter) that is intended to be displayed for a limited period of time which is not permanently fixed to a building or sign structure or is made in whole or in part from materials not intended to support long-term exposure to outdoor elements, such as cardboard or paper-related products, plastics, wood, or other degradable materials.
"Wall sign" means a sign mounted flat against the wall or fascia of a building or against the lower portion of a mansard-type roof. Sign, window. "Window sign" means a sign that is applied or attached to the exterior or interior of a window or located in such manner within a building that it can be seen from the exterior of the building through the window.
"Window sign" means a sign that is applied or attached to the exterior or interior of a window or located in such manner within a building that it can be seen from the exterior of the building through the window.
"Temporary special event sign" means any temporary sign identifying, displaying, directing, or conveying information, idea, or message related to an event or occasion occurring within the City's jurisdictional boundaries that does not invite members of the public to attend for the primary purpose of completing a commercial transaction at the site or location of the event or occasion. Without regard to the content or messaging of such signs, examples of temporary special event signs include, but are not limited to, those relating to social gatherings (without entry fee or charge for food or drink), support groups, community meetings, religious services, elections, or educational meetings.
§ 19.904.030 General Requirements.
A.
No sign, whether permanent or temporary, including any supporting structure and lighting thereof, shall present any hazard to the safety of pedestrian or vehicular traffic by obstructing the flow of such traffic, by obstructing the sight lines required for the safe movement of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, by interfering with the visibility and effectiveness of any traffic control or warning device or in any other manner.
B.
Appearance.
1.
Signs shall be designed and maintained to be compatible with the architectural design, style, and materials of the on-site building(s) to which the sign is affixed or otherwise located on the property.
2.
Signs shall utilize detail features, (i.e., arches, trim, siding, colors, rock veneer, etc.) similar to the style of the building(s) the sign is affixed or otherwise located on the property.
3.
Ground sign design and size shall be in proportion to the scale and massing of the development it identifies.
4.
Ground sign cabinets shall be architecturally integrated into the overall design of the sign structure to prevent the cabinet from appearing as an addition.
5.
Ground sign supports shall be wrapped with pole covers with design and finishes to match the on-site buildings.
6.
The location of proposed ground signs shall take into account the location of existing ground signage on adjacent properties so as not to block their visibility.
7.
Multi-tenant ground signs and wall signs with backgrounds shall maintain uniform background colors.
8.
No sign face or sign area shall be added to an existing sign unless within a permanent frame or panel indicated for such purpose on approved plans for the total sign structure.
C.
Illumination. Where lighted signs are permitted, the illumination shall be fixed, steady and directed or controlled so as to prevent glare on streets, walkways, and residential property. There shall be no blinking, twinkling, scintillation, cyclic variation, motion, or the appearance of motion in the illumination of any sign. Electronic display boards are exempt from this provision when authorized under a conditional use permit.
D.
Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in good condition and working order, to be free of graffiti, peeling paint, faded colors, and/or broken and damaged materials.
E.
Obsolete Signs. All signs shall pertain to existing businesses or services and goods offered on the premises. Any sign face no longer in compliance with this section shall be removed or covered to the satisfaction of the Director after 60 days of becoming obsolete.
F.
Signs on Public Property and in Public Rights-of-Way.
1.
General Prohibition. The placing, mounting, installing, affixing, erecting, maintaining, or displaying of any sign on public property or in public rights-of-way is prohibited, except for those temporary signs expressly permitted in subsection F(2) below, or as may be expressly authorized in a permit, license, lease, or other appropriate approval or agreement from the City.
2.
Exceptions. The following temporary signs are permitted to be displayed on public property and public rights-of-way:
a.
Official Signs. The following temporary signs associated with the City or other governmental agency are permitted:
(i)
Traffic control or traffic directional signs placed or erected by the City or another governmental agency, or placed or erected under a permit or license issued by the City or another governmental agency.
(ii)
Public notices or signs required by local, state, or federal regulations.
(iii)
Signs placed or erected by the City in furtherance of its governmental functions.
(iv)
Signs providing information about a public event. For purposes of this subsection, "public event" means an event organized by or in collaboration with the City or other governmental agency.
(v)
Banner signs advertising special community benefit events at specific locations stated below when both the event and the signs are approved by the City. The specific locations for the placement of such banner signs are:
(1)
Across Beach Boulevard on the south of the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Franklin Avenue,
(2)
Across Orangethorpe Avenue, approximately 430 feet east of its intersection with Valley View Street,
(3)
Across Orangethorpe Avenue, approximately 75 feet east of the northerly extension of Indiana Avenue,
(4)
Across La Palma Avenue, approximately 675 feet east of its intersection with Valley View Street,
(5)
Across Knott Avenue, approximately 185 feet north of Houston Street,
(6)
Across Beach Boulevard on the south of the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Melrose Avenue, and
(7)
Such other locations as approved by resolution of the City Council.
b.
Temporary Special Event Signs. Temporary special event signs are permitted at the locations designated by Resolution of the City Council and shall comply with the sign standards and restrictions set forth under subsection F(3).
c.
Noncommercial Signs. Temporary noncommercial signs are permitted at the locations designated by Resolution of the City Council and shall comply with the sign standards and restrictions set forth under subsection (F)(3).
3.
Sign Standards and Restrictions. All temporary signs permitted under Sections 19.904.030(F)(2)(b) and (c) shall comply with the following standards and restrictions:
a.
Design and Size.
(i)
Temporary signs may be ground mounted and shall not exceed a maximum standing height of 36 inches measured from grade to the highest point of the sign and shall not exceed a maximum width of 24 inches measured between the outer most edges of the sign.
(ii)
Temporary sign display panels shall not be larger than 5 square feet in area.
b.
Placement. Temporary signs shall be placed in a manner that does not obstruct pedestrian movement and shall comply with the following:
(i)
Signs may not be placed on sidewalks measuring less than 60 inches in width.
(ii)
Signs shall be placed so as to maintain a minimum of 48 inches of clearance from any obstruction.
(iii)
Signs shall not obstruct pedestrian or handicap accessibility to curb ramps, buildings, emergency exits, transit stops, or parking spaces.
(iv)
Signs shall not be placed on any medians.
(v)
Signs shall not be placed projecting over, into, or within any street, alley, roadway, or highway intended for vehicular traffic.
(vi)
Signs shall not be placed, affixed, or attached to any trees, shrubbery, utility poles, traffic control signs or devices, newsracks, trash receptacles, bus stops, signs, or any other objects or structures installed or located in the public rights-of-way.
(vii)
No more than three temporary signs may be placed at any one time, and at any single location permitted by Section (F)(2)(b), by any person or entity, or in association with any person or entity, or in connection with any particular idea, message, or event.
(viii)
Temporary special event signs shall not be placed more than 45 days prior to the date of the event or occasion to which the sign pertains, and must be removed within 10 days of the event's conclusion.
(ix)
No temporary sign shall be affixed or attached to any other temporary sign, and temporary signs shall not be posted or placed in a manner that blocks or obscures the view of any other lawfully placed temporary sign.
(x)
No temporary sign shall be placed within 15 feet of any driveway.
c.
Maintenance. Temporary signs shall be kept neat, clean, and in good repair. Signs which are faded, torn, damaged or otherwise unsightly or in a state of disrepair shall be immediately replaced, repaired, or removed.
d.
Signs Projecting into Public Rights-of-Way. No temporary sign shall project over any public property or public rights-of-way except as may be expressly permitted pursuant to this code. In any outdoor areas open to the public, no portion of any sign attached to a building and extending below a height of 7 feet above ground level shall project more than 6 inches from the face of the building.
e.
Use of Government Signage. Privately placed or posted temporary signs shall not mimic or otherwise resemble an official city or governmental signs so as to create confusion or mistake.
4.
Removal of Unlawful Temporary Signs. The City may immediately remove any temporary sign violating any provision of Section 19.904.030(F). The City shall store any removed signs for a period of not less than 21 days following removal and, if identifiable, make reasonable efforts to provide notice of the removal to the party responsible for the sign(s). The responsible party may retrieve any such removed sign from the City within said 21 day period, subject to the responsible party's payment of associated administrative costs and storage fees in an amount established by resolution of the City Council. The City may destroy or otherwise dispose of temporary special event signs that are not retrieved during the 21-day storage period in any manner deemed appropriate by the City.
5.
Penalties for Violations. Any person owns or is responsible for a sign that is placed, posted, mounted, installed, affixed, erected, maintained, or displayed in violation of Section 19.904.030(F) is guilty of an infraction, and each sign shall constitute a separate and distinct violation, and every day a sign exists in violation of Section 19.904.030(F) shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Each and every violation of Section 19.904.030(F) is punishable by an administrative citation and fine issued pursuant to Sections 1.04.030 through 1.04.310 of the Buena Park Municipal Code. The City Clerk is an authorized "citing official" for purposes of enforcing Section 19.904.030(F).
6.
Alternative and Cumulative Remedies. At the discretion of the citing official, a responsible party may be issued a compliance order pursuant to the procedures of Sections 1.04.250 through 1.04.310 of the Buena Park Municipal Code, and administrative costs may be assessed pursuant to Section 1.04.300. The City's removal of any sign under subsection (3) above is cumulative and supplemental to the remedies otherwise authorized in this Section to enforce this subsection. Nothing in this section is intended or shall be construed as creating a duty or obligation on the part of the City to enforce this section.
§ 19.904.040 Signs Utilizing Non-Latin/Roman Alphabet.
A.
Every sign larger than 4 square feet of surface area, erected in connection with any business within the City of Buena Park and which utilizes any non-Latin/Roman letters, symbols, or characters in 50 percent or more of its advertising message and in lettering readable from the nearest public street, shall be considered to be a "non-English language sign." Each non-English language sign shall contain thereon a generic description written in English, of the nature of such business, readable from the nearest public street.
B.
In all cases where a zoning sign permit, sign erection permit, or other sign permit is required by this Code or other law, the applicant shall submit to the City a certification, executed under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, containing an English language translation of all letters, symbols, or characters proposed to be displayed on the non-English language sign. An application for any such permit shall not be deemed to be complete unless and until the applicant has provided the certification required herein.
C.
The provisions of this section shall apply to signs meeting the criteria stated herein which are sought to be erected on or after September 6, 1989.
§ 19.904.050 Prohibited Signs.
The following types of signs are prohibited:
A.
Any form of moving, oscillating, or rotating sign;
B.
Inflatable signs (other than forced cold-air inflatables);
C.
Portable signs, not including temporary signs which are otherwise permitted;
D.
Off-premises signs (billboards), not including billboards otherwise permitted pursuant to Section 19.912.090, and temporary signs which are otherwise permitted;
E.
Roof signs;
F.
Signs located in or upon public property or public rights-of-way, except as permitted by Section 19.904.030(F)(2).
(Ord. 1582 § 4, 2015; Ord. 1740, 8/13/2024)
§ 19.904.060 Sign Plan Review for Special Areas.
Special areas exist within the City where a sign plan review by the Planning Commission shall be required prior to the issuance of any sign zoning compliance permit and the erection of any sign. The purpose of this review is to promote a sense of overall orderliness and attractiveness in the appearance of these special areas which is consistent in quality and style. The following special areas are designated for such sign plan review:
A.
Any integrated development in the commercial and industrial zones.
B.
Any property located in the ECSP zone.
1.
Special sign criteria applies under separate documentation entitled "Beach Boulevard Entertainment Corridor Specific Plan" under Section V—Development Requirements, F. General Provisions, 8. Signs. Where this document refers to the sign regulations of this Division, the sign standards for commercial zones of Chapter 19.912 shall be applied to such reference.
2.
Any deviation from the criteria of this Division and the Beach Boulevard Entertainment Corridor Specific Plan may be considered via a conditional use permit application.
C.
Any property or area that the Planning Commission may determine to require a sign plan review during an approval process.
D.
Any property located in the ACSP zone.
1.
Special sign criteria applies under separate documentation entitled "Auto Center Specific Plan" under Section VI—Development Standards. Where this document refers to the sign regulation of this Division, the sign standards for commercial zones of Chapter 19.912 shall be applied to such reference.
2.
Any deviation from the criteria of this Division and the Auto Center Specific Plan may be considered via a conditional use permit application.
E.
Any property located in the CR zone.
(Ord. 1347 § 11.C, 1997; Ord. 1382 § 19, 1998; Ord. 1441 § 1, 2003)
§ 19.904.070 Zoning Review and Permits.
A.
All signs except those exempted by Section 19.904.080 shall be subject to the zoning compliance review procedure (Section 19.128.090). Any change in the face or copy appearing on any such sign, as well as the erection, alteration, or relocation of any such sign, is subject to this provision.
B.
A zoning compliance sign permit pursuant to Section 19.128.050 is required prior to the erection, alteration, or relocation of any sign subject to sign guidelines established in accordance with Section 19.904.060.
C.
The provisions of the Building Code shall be complied with prior to the erection, alteration, or relocation of any sign.
§ 19.904.080 Permit-Exempt Signs.
The types of signs listed in this section shall be subject to the limitations provided herein and shall be exempt from the requirements for obtaining a zoning sign permit or zoning compliance review as called for in Section 19.904.070, and from the sign regulations of Chapters 19.908 through 19.916.
A.
Public Signs, Warnings, and Notices.
1.
Traffic and regulatory signs posted by the City, legal notices, railroad crossing, or warning signs,
2.
Warning or trespass signs on private property. Each sign face area shall not be more than 2 square feet. Such signs shall be spaced at least 100 feet apart unless a closer spacing is approved by the Director,
3.
Public utility signs containing only warning or service information.
B.
Directional Signs. Signs, for purposes of identifying entrances to and exits from an establishment, or giving other directional or warning information to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, shall be subject to the following limitations:
1.
Free-standing signs shall be not more than 8 feet in height. Height and location of directional signs attached to a building shall be subject to the approval of the Director.
2.
Each sign face area shall be not more than 4 square feet, unless a larger sign is approved by the Director for safety and traffic control purposes.
3.
No other type of information shall be included except each entrance sign may contain, within not more than 25 percent of the sign face area, a logo or other identification of the establishment served.
C.
Memorial Signs and Cornerstones. Memorial signs or tablets, cut into stone or formed of permanently installed incombustible material. Only the name of the building or site, and/or date shall be shown.
D.
Residential Directory Signs. Directory sign for a residential building or group of buildings provided such sign does not face a street and is no greater than 4 square feet in area.
E.
Professional Signs. Nameplate or identification sign for a professional establishment, attached to a commercial or institutional building. Each sign face area shall be not more than 4 square feet.
F.
Bulletin Boards. Bulletin board for a public, charitable, or religious institution and located on the premises of the institution. There shall be only 1 such exterior bulletin board on each such premises. The sign area of such bulletin board shall be not more than 20 square feet.
G.
Window Signs. Temporary window signs on the premises of a nonresidential use, advertising special items or events. The total sign face area of such signs on each window shall not exceed 20 percent of the area for each window. No such sign shall remain longer than 30 days.
H.
Construction Signs. Temporary signs on construction projects or development sites identifying the owners, major tenants, architects, engineers, or contractors. Each such sign shall be neatly painted and not over 32 square feet in sign area.
I.
Real Estate Signs.
1.
Temporary signs advertising property for sale, lease, or rental, located on the property offered, subject to the following limitations:
a.
8-foot maximum height above grade.
b.
Residential Property. No more than one sign on each property offered except that a property which maintains a second street frontage on a major, primary, or secondary highway shall be permitted one additional sign; the maximum area of each sign shall be not more than six square feet.
c.
Nonresidential Property.
(i)
Where the total lineal street frontage is not more than one hundred twenty feet: Not more than one sign per street frontage; the maximum sign area of each sign shall be twenty square feet.
(ii)
Where the total lineal street frontage is in excess of one hundred twenty lineal feet: Not more than one sign per street frontage; the maximum sign area of each sign shall be thirty-two square feet.
d.
No sign shall be directly or indirectly illuminated.
e.
All such signs shall be removed either when escrow is closed or a transaction is otherwise completed, or when the property is removed from the market.
2.
Open House Signing.
a.
On-Site Signing:
(i)
Numerical Limitation: Not more than four pennants of not more than three square feet each.
(ii)
Such pennants shall be permitted to be placed on the property where the open house is held. No such pennants shall be placed in center medians, over fences, or in areas not deemed permitted by this subsection.
(iii)
Such pennants are permitted only during periods when either the property owner or sales agent is present and are further subject to the following day and time restrictions:
(iv)
One sign indicating that an open house is presently occurring shall be permitted in the front or side yard setback of the property being offered.
J.
Permissible Temporary Signs. Temporary signs in compliance with Section 19.904.030(F)(2).
(Ord. 1671 § 6, 2019; Ord. 1740, 8/13/2024)
§ 19.904.090 Real Estate Subdivision Signs.
Temporary signs advertising the sale of lots in a land subdivision may be located within the subdivision subject to the following limitations:
A.
Not more than two sign structures in each subdivision, with not more than two sign faces per structure. Each sign face shall not be more than sixty square feet.
B.
All such signs and structures shall be removed no later than twelve months after all required permits for such signs are issued.
C.
Cash bond in the amount of five hundred dollars for each sign structure shall be deposited with the City's Finance Director, such deposit to guarantee removal of the signs.
§ 19.908.010 Signs in Residential Zones.
In addition to the general sign provisions of Chapter 19.904, the following types of signs are permitted in residential zones, subject to the limitations indicated:
A.
Residential Subdivision Signs. For a single-family or condominium residential subdivision, monument or wall signs may be permitted subject to the following criteria.
1.
The subdivision shall consist of 10 or more lots with a neighborhood association or under a single ownership at the time of the application.
2.
The sign(s) shall be for the sole purpose of identifying the subdivision, neighborhood, and/or neighborhood association.
3.
The approved number, size, location, and design of the identification signs shall be determined through a sign plan review with the Planning Commission.
B.
Multifamily Residential Identification Signs.
1.
For complexes of 15 or fewer units, one monument or wall sign of 15 square feet maximum area shall be permitted for identification of the complex.
2.
For complexes of more than 15 units, one 32 square foot maximum area sign, either a monument or wall sign, shall be permitted per street frontage. Additionally a complex with a single street frontage in excess of 750 feet may have a second 32 square foot maximum sign located along that street frontage or on a wall facing that street.
C.
Mobilehome Parks. For mobilehome parks in the RMH zone, separate sign provisions apply pursuant to Section 19.448.020 of Division 4.
D.
Other Permitted Uses. For a church or educational institution, in addition to the permit-exempt bulletin board allowed under subsection F of Section 19.904.080, 1 monument sign and 1 wall sign, may be permitted for each street frontage, with a maximum total allowable sign area of 32 square feet. For any permitted incidental uses on the same lot, a maximum of 1 additional monument or wall sign may be permitted with a total sign area not exceeding 20 square feet. A minimum 150 feet separation shall be provided between any ground signs along a street frontage.
E.
Vision Clearance Area. Ground signs shall not be located within required vision clearance area adjacent to driveways, as defined under Section 19.336.030.
§ 19.912.010 General Provisions.
In addition to the general sign provisions of Chapter 19.904, the following sign standards of this chapter shall apply to all signs in the commercial and industrial zones.
A.
The following types of signs are permitted in commercial and industrial zones, subject to the standards and regulations of this Division:
1.
Ground signs,
2.
Wall signs,
3.
Canopy signs,
4.
Display board signs (permanent panels for the posting of temporary notices or changeable messages),
5.
Electronic display board signs (permanent panels for the posting of electronically changeable notices or messages),
6.
Pennants, banners, and forced cold-air inflatable signs.
B.
Total Allowable Sign Area. The total sign area of all signs permitted by this section for each development site, other than an integrated development or certain uses (as described in Section 19.912.050), shall not exceed the greater of:
C.
Ground Signs.
1.
Number of Ground Signs. There shall be not more than 1 ground sign structure on each lot, except where permitted under Section 19.912.050 for certain uses or for an integrated development under Sections 19.912.020, 19.912.030, and 19.912.040. If a lot has more than 1 street frontage and is not a corner lot, there may be 1 such sign for each street frontage which has both vehicular access and business frontage on a public street.
2.
Location of Ground Signs.
a.
Any ground sign structure shall be located within the middle 40 percent of the lot width and between the street frontage line and a main building or other center of activity for the establishment identified; except, for a corner lot, a ground sign structure may be located in the portion of the lot near the street intersection. Alternatively, a ground sign structure may be located nearer a side lot line than prescribed above when authorized under a conditional use permit.
b.
Vision Clearance Area. Ground signs may be located within required vision clearance area adjacent to driveways, as defined under Section 19.536.020, provided that the ground sign supports and sign cabinets do not obstruct sight between the heights of 2 feet and 7 feet.
3.
Height of Ground Signs. The maximum height for a ground sign structure shall be twenty feet, with the following exceptions;
a.
For a ground sign adjacent to a freeway, as permitted under Section 19.912.080,
b.
For a ground sign for an integrated retail development, as permitted under Sections 19.912.030 and 19.912.040,
c.
For a ground sign fronting on a major or primary highway, as defined in the Buena Park General Plan, with a maximum height of thirty feet for any development when authorized under the conditional use procedure of Section 19.128.020.
4.
The property address shall appear in minimum 8-inch high letters on all ground signs, to be illuminated and visible to the public and emergency vehicles.
D.
Wall Signs.
1.
Number of Signs. There shall be not be more than one wall sign for each building frontage; except, for each building frontage, there may be one additional wall sign containing a logo only. Also, in addition, for each public or service entrance to a building or use from a public alley or parking area, there may be one wall sign identifying such entrance.
2.
A wall sign may be mounted on a fascia provided such sign shall not extend in a vertical plane beyond the limits of the fascia surface, except such sign may hang beneath and parallel to a fascia provided there is at least seven feet clearance from ground level.
3.
A wall sign may be mounted on a mansard-type roof having a slope of seventy-five degrees or more from horizontal, provided the edges of such sign are boxed into the roof.
4.
A wall sign shall project not more than one foot from the wall surface, fascia, or mansard-type roof upon which it is mounted.
5.
A wall sign within the commercial zones shall not be painted directly on the building facade, unless authorized with a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 19.128.020.
E.
Canopy Signs. There shall be not more than one canopy sign for each business frontage. Each such sign shall have not more than two sign faces. Each sign face area shall not exceed two square feet.
F.
Display Board Signs.
1.
There shall not be more than one display board sign for each establishment.
2.
Any display board shall be firmly attached to a wall or supporting structure, and shall not extend above the nearest roof nor more than twenty feet above ground level. A wall-mounted display board sign is permitted in addition to the permitted number of wall signs. A display board sign may be mounted on a permitted ground sign structure, provided it meets the height and clearance requirements for ground signs. A displayboard sign shall not be mounted on a freestanding structure which is additional to the permitted number of ground sign structures.
3.
The face area of all display boards shall be included in the measurement of sign area and shall not exceed thirty percent of the total allowable sign area.
4.
Display boards and the notices and messages posted thereon shall be maintained in a neat and safe condition.
G.
Electronic Display Board Signs. An electronic display board sign may be permitted only within the following designated special areas of the commercial and industrial zones:
1.
CR Zone. For property within the CR zone as part of a master sign program pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19.556.
2.
ECSP Zone. For property within the ECSP zone, with authorization under a conditional use permit as specified under Section 19.128.020.
3.
ACSP Zone. For property within the ACSP zone pursuant to the provisions of the Buena Park Auto Center Specific Plan.
H.
Pennants, Banners, and forced cold-air Inflatable Signs.
1.
Pennants, banners, and inflatable signs shall be displayed only in connection with grand openings or similar events for which prior notice has been given to the Director in writing. Displays of pennants and banners by any establishment shall be limited to a total of ninety days each calendar year. Displays of inflatable signs shall not exceed a total of thirty days in a calendar year. A longer period for pennants, banners and inflatables may be authorized under a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 19.128.020.
2.
Any pennants or banners shall be suspended so as to maintain at least a seven foot clearance from ground level.
3.
Each business establishment shall be limited to one banner per business frontage.
4.
The time limit for banners of business establishments undergoing reconstruction, alterations, or remodeling may be approved for the period of construction activity or a total of 180 days, whichever is less. The 180 day limit may be extended by the Director for extenuating circumstances.
(Ord. 1318 § 11, 1995; Ord. 1382 §§ 20, 21, 1998)
§ 19.912.020 Sign Program for Integrated Developments in Commercial Zones, other than the CR Zone.
A.
Prior to the issuance of any sign permit for an integrated development in the commercial zones, other than the CR zone, a sign program shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission to enable zoning compliance review of individual signs within that development. The approved sign program shall specify the following criteria:
1.
All details regarding locations, materials, colors, dimensions, etc., shall be specified on the sign plan submittal.
2.
All signs shall be harmoniously integrated with the architecture of the development to which they pertain, including locations, materials, coloration, height, size, and shape, and said signs shall not detract from existing developments in the area.
B.
Ground Signs for an Integrated Development.
1.
Allowable Ground Sign Area. The total allowable amount of ground sign area for an integrated development shall be limited to the following formula:
Sign Area = 2 feet × 30 percent of building frontage. |
2.
Number of Ground Signs.
a.
Except as permitted in subsection b of this subsection B.2, there may be one ground sign structure for each street frontage which is at least three hundred feet in length, but in any case, at least one ground sign shall be permitted for an integrated development. Furthermore, if an integrated development has more than one street frontage and is not a corner lot, there may be one such sign for each street frontage which has both vehicular access and business frontage on a public street.
b.
One additional monument sign may be permitted for each use within an integrated development which solely occupies a separate structure abutting a public street and containing a minimum 3,000 square feet in floor area.
3.
Height of Ground Signs. For an integrated development, the maximum height for a ground sign structure shall be twenty feet, with the following exceptions:
a.
For an integrated retail development with a total floor area of more than 15,000 square feet, the maximum height for a ground sign structure shall be thirty feet.
b.
For a ground sign structure fronting on a major or primary highway, as designated in the Buena Park General Plan, the height may be increased to a maximum 30 feet when authorized under the conditional use procedure of Section 19.128.020.
4.
Ground signs shall be designed to include all advertising within a single framework. Framework or poles shall be wrapped with masonry, wood, or metal to be compatible with the buildings on the site. Any add-on modules shall be confined to within the existing framework.
5.
Any ground sign designed for the signing of more than 3 tenants shall include a permanent area for the listing of the leasing agent. No other temporary ground sign advertising space for rent or lease shall be permitted.
6.
The property address shall appear in minimum 8-inch high letters on all ground signs, to be visible for the public and emergency vehicles.
C.
Wall Signs for an Integrated Development.
1.
Allowable Wall Sign Area. The allowable amount of wall sign area per tenant space shall be limited to the following formula:
Sign Area = 2 feet × 70 percent of width (in feet) of the tenant business frontage, except, for a business frontage of less that 15 feet, a minimum of 20 square feet shall be permitted. |
2.
Number of Wall Signs. For an integrated development in which the individual tenants have no business frontage, the permitted number of wall signs for that development shall be the same as for a non-integrated development in Section 19.912.010. For other integrated developments, the number of wall signs shall be limited to one sign per tenant business frontage, with the following exceptions:
a.
Upon a sign program approval, one wall sign may be permitted for each additional tenant wall facing a parking lot or street. Total sign area of all such wall signs shall be within the allowable wall sign area for that tenant space.
b.
For a tenant space exceeding 30,000 square feet in floor area, up to four additional wall signs may be permitted for the purpose of advertising goods or services offered. The area of all wall signs for such tenant shall be within the total allowable wall sign area for the tenant space. Furthermore, the additional signs permitted within this section shall be subordinate in area and size to a primary wall sign.
3.
Materials and Design.
a.
A wall sign shall not extend in length beyond 70 percent of any business frontage. For a business frontage of less than 15 feet, the wall sign may extend beyond this point, if a minimum 5-foot separation is provided from any other wall sign.
b.
All wall signs shall be uniform in size, shape, and construction.
c.
All wall signs shall have a uniform background color and material, if applicable.
d.
All trim details shall be uniform.
e.
If applicable to the design or theme of an area, all lettering shall be uniform or compatible in shape and style.
f.
All advertising copy shall be within the envelope framework.
(Ord. 1382 §§ 22, 23, 1998)
§ 19.912.030 Signs in the CR Zone.
§ 19.912.040 Sign Program for Integrated Developments in Industrial Zones.
A.
Prior to the issuance of any sign permit for an integrated development in the industrial zones, a sign program shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission to enable zoning compliance review of individual signs within that development. The sign program shall comply with the requirements of this section and specify the following criteria:
1.
All details regarding locations, materials, colors, dimensions, etc., shall be specified on the sign plan submittal.
2.
All signs shall be harmoniously integrated with the architecture of the development to which they pertain, including locations, materials, coloration, height, size and shape, and said signs shall not detract from existing developments in the area.
B.
Ground Signs for an Integrated Development.
1.
Allowable Ground Sign Area. The total allowable amount of ground sign area for an integrated development shall be limited to the following formula:
Sign Area = 2 feet × 30 percent of building frontage. |
2.
Number of Ground Signs.
a.
Except as permitted in subsection b of this subsection B.2, there may be one ground sign structure for each street frontage which is at least three hundred feet in length, or, if other than a corner lot, there may be one such sign for each street frontage which has both vehicular access and business frontage on a public street.
b.
One additional monument sign may be permitted for each use within an integrated development which solely occupies a separate structure abutting a public street and containing a minimum 3,000 square feet in floor area.
3.
Height of Ground Signs. No ground sign structure shall exceed a height of twenty feet.
4.
Ground signs shall be designed to include all advertising within a single framework. Framework or poles shall be wrapped with masonry, wood, or metal to be compatible with the buildings on the site. Any add-on modules shall be confined to within the existing framework.
5.
Any ground sign designed for the signing of more than 3 tenants shall include a permanent area for the listing of the leasing agent. No other temporary ground sign advertising space for rent or lease shall be permitted.
6.
The property address shall appear in minimum 8 inch high letters on all ground signs, to be visible for the public and emergency vehicles.
C.
Wall Signs for an Integrated Development.
1.
Allowable Wall Sign Area. The allowable amount of wall sign area per tenant space shall be limited to the following formula:
Sign Area = 1 foot × 70 percent of width (in feet) of the tenant business frontage. |
2.
Number of Wall Signs. For an integrated development in which the tenants have no business frontage, the permitted number of wall signs shall be the same as in Section 19.912.010. For other integrated developments, the number of wall signs shall be limited to one sign per tenant business frontage.
3.
Materials and Design.
a.
A wall sign shall not extend in length beyond 70 percent of any business frontage.
b.
A wall sign within a multi-tenanted development shall not be painted directly on the building facade, unless authorized by a comprehensive sign program approved by the Planning Commission.
c.
All wall signs shall be uniform in size, shape, and construction.
d.
All wall signs shall have a uniform background color and material, if applicable.
e.
All trim details shall be uniform.
f.
If applicable to the design or theme of the area, all lettering shall be uniform or compatible in shape and style.
g.
All advertising copy shall be within the envelope framework.
§ 19.912.050 Signs for Certain Uses.
The uses listed below and under Chapter 19.552 (Special Requirements for Certain Uses) have certain sign provisions other than the general sign provisions of this chapter. Except where specifically noted otherwise under Chapter 19.552, all other sign provisions of this chapter shall apply.
A.
Automobile Service Stations (See Section 19.552.050).
B.
Recycling Centers (See Section 19.552.080).
§ 19.912.060 Building Graphics and Murals.
It is the purpose of this section to permit building graphics (including the use of exposed neon) and murals which are appropriate in context, design, size, location, and color for the aesthetic enhancement of any development in the commercial and industrial zones.
A.
CR Zone. For a development in the CR zone, special provisions apply for building graphics and murals pursuant to Chapter 19.556.
B.
Other Commercial and Industrial Zones. For a development in the commercial and industrial zones, other than the CR zone, building graphics and murals may be authorized with a conditional use permit when, in the view of the Director, such graphics and/or mural cannot be considered as an architectural element to a building's design under the site plan review process, and/or, such graphics and/or mural would be considered as a sign by interpretation of this Division. Authorization under this section would exempt such building graphics and murals from allowable sign area calculations. Such building graphics and murals shall be of general interest without direct advertising of businesses and/or services or products related to a business.
(Ord. 1382 § 25, 1998)
§ 19.912.070 Business and Industrial Park Monument Signs.
For a business or industrial park, additional monument signs may be permitted with a sign plan review in addition to the number of ground signs and allowable sign area otherwise permitted in this Division, subject to the following criteria:
A.
The park shall consist of 5 or more buildings under a single ownership or a property management association at the time of the application.
B.
The park shall contain buildings which do not all have frontage on a major or primary highway, as defined in the Buena Park General Plan.
C.
The monument identification sign(s) shall be for the primary purpose of identifying the park. Identification of major tenants may be permitted under a sign plan review but such identification shall be subordinate to the overall design of the sign(s).
D.
The approved number, size, location, and design of the identification signs shall be determined through a sign plan review with the Planning Commission.
§ 19.912.080 Signs Adjacent to Freeways.
Each nonresidential parcel within 500 feet of a freeway right-of-way may have 1 sign oriented to freeway traffic. Such sign shall meet all requirements of Chapters 19.904 and 19.912 with the following exceptions and additional limitations:
A.
The message on such sign shall be limited to the name of 1 establishment or product located on the same site and 1 logo or trademark. There shall be no temporary or changeable messages.
B.
Where a lot abuts a freeway right-of-way line, such property line may be treated as a street frontage, in lieu of another street frontage of the same lot, for determining the permitted location of such sign, but for no other purpose.
C.
The maximum height of a ground sign adjacent to a freeway shall be 30 feet, except that a greater height may be authorized with a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 19.128.020. As part of the conditional use permit request for a greater height, the sign height shall be balloon-tested for visibility and possible impact on surrounding properties and neighborhoods.
§ 19.912.090 Billboard Signs.
A.
Purpose. Billboards are recognized as a legitimate form of commercial use in the City. However, the size, number, location and illumination of billboards can have significant influence on the City's visual environment, and can, without adequate control, create or contribute to visual blight conditions. The purpose of this section is to provide reasonable billboard control, recognizing that community appearance is an important factor in ensuring the general community welfare. This section contains the entirety of the City's zoning regulations with respect to billboards in the Billboard Overlay Zone. Nothing herein shall affect the right of any billboard or digital billboard in the Billboard Overlay Zone in existence as of the date of the ordinance codified in this section pursuant to a development agreement to continue to legally exist and be maintained pursuant to such agreement (including any amendments or extensions thereof).
B. Billboard Electronic billboard Billboard overlay zone or BOZ Supergraphic
Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
means a static or revolving free-standing sign that identifies or communicates a commercial or noncommercial message related to an activity conducted, a service rendered, or a commodity sold at a location other than where the sign is located. This includes, but is not limited to, building graphics, supergraphics, building wraps, and wall drop signs containing off-site messages, and billboards painted or applied to building walls. The terms "billboard" and "off-premises sign" may be used interchangeably to mean the same thing.
means a billboard, utilizing digital message technology, capable of changing the static message or copy on the sign electronically, such that the alphabetic, pictographic, or symbolic informational content of which can be changed or altered on a fixed display surface composed of electronically illuminated or electronically actuated or motivated elements can be changed or altered electronically. An electronic billboard may be internally or externally illuminated. This includes billboards with displays that must be preprogrammed to display only certain types of information (i.e., time, date, temperature) and billboards whose informational content can be changed or altered by means of computer-driven electronic impulses. This includes, without limitation, billboards also known as digital billboards or LED billboards.
means a zone that overlays an existing industrial, commercial or Auto Center Specific Plan zone, and that allows for the placement of billboards that conform to this section.
means a sign containing either on-site or off-site advertising, and consisting of an image that is applied to and integrated with a wall, or projected onto a wall, or printed on vinyl, mesh, or any other material, or other light pliable material not enclosed in a rigid frame. The term "supergraphic" also shall include signs known as "building wraps."
C.
General Requirements.
1.
Billboards shall be allowed in the BOZ only after a development agreement has been approved. A development agreement shall be entered into prior to approval of any project involving installation or construction of a new billboard, expansion, modification, or digitization of a billboard, or addition of additional face(s) to a billboard. A development agreement may include compensation to be paid to the City as a result of the installation and operation of the billboard. A billboard or digital billboard in existence on the effective date of this ordinance pursuant to a development agreement (including any amendments or extensions thereof) may be relocated and rebuilt within 100 feet of its existing location within the BOZ.
2.
Locations allowed. Billboards shall be allowed only in the BOZ, and shall not be permitted in any location which would result in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the Section 5412 of the California Business and Professions Code, the Development Agreement required in Section 19.912.090(C)(1) may include provisions related to the relocation or removal of billboards in areas outside or inside the boundaries of the City of Buena Park.
3.
In the event of any conflict between any provision contained in this section and any other provisions contained elsewhere in this code, the provisions of this section shall govern.
4.
No billboard will be approved without the applicant first providing proof of lease, easement or other entitlement demonstrating the right to install the billboard on the subject property, including the written consent of the property owner if not readily ascertainable from the foregoing documents.
5.
No billboard will be approved, and no billboard may be maintained, unless a designated maintenance service is available 24/7, by telephone, to be contacted and to respond in the event a billboard becomes damaged or dilapidated.
D.
Billboard Overlay Zone Established. A new Billboard Overlay Zone is hereby established in the following areas:
1.
On the southwest line of the Santa Ana (I-5) freeway, the length of the BOZ begins at the intersection of the north line of Orangethorpe Avenue and the railroad and the freeway right-of-way and extends to a point 1,050 feet northwest along the southwest line of the freeway right-of-way (Point 1A). The depth of the BOZ is 150 feet perpendicular and to the southwest line of the freeway right-of-way starting at Point 1A.
2.
On the southwest line of the Santa Ana (I-5) freeway, the length of the BOZ begins from the intersection of the west line of Beach Boulevard and the north line of Orange County Assessor parcel number 276-213-39 and extends to a point 250 feet northwest and parallel to the southwest freeway right-of-way (Point 2A). The depth of the BOZ is 100 feet perpendicular from the south line of the freeway right-of-way starting at Point 2A.
3.
On the southwest line of the Santa Ana (I-5) freeway, the length of the BOZ begins from the intersection of the west line of Western Avenue and the north line of Orange County Assessor parcel number 276-202-23 and extends to a point 250 feet northwest and parallel to the southwest freeway right-of-way (Point 3A). The depth of the BOZ is 100 feet perpendicular from the south line of the freeway right-of-way starting at Point 3A.
4.
On the north line of the Artesia (I-91) freeway, starting from a starting point that is 1,072 feet west along the north line of the freeway right-of-way from the intersection of the west line of Western Avenue and the southeast corner of Orange County Assessor parcel number 136-173-25, the length of the BOZ begins from said starting point and extends to a point 285 feet east (Point 4A). The depth of the BOZ is 100 feet perpendicular from the north line of the freeway right-of-way starting at Point 4A.
5.
On the north line of the Artesia (I-91) freeway, starting from a starting point that is 600 feet west along the north line of the freeway right-of-way from the intersection of the west line of Beach Boulevard and the north line of the freeway, the length of the BOZ begins from said starting point and extends to a point 500 feet east along the north line of the freeway right-of-way (Point 5A). The depth of the BOZ is 100 feet perpendicular from the south line of the freeway right-of-way starting at Point 5A.
6.
The City owned parcel Assessor Parcel Number 066-020-36 as described in Grant Deed number 2016000223043, as recorded in the Official Records of Orange County, California.
E.
Physical Requirements.
1.
Minimum distances. The minimum distance between 2 billboards, shall be 1,000 feet if placed within 200 feet of the freeway right-of-way or if a billboard is primarily oriented to the freeway and placed greater than 200 feet from the freeway right-of-way. The minimum distance between 2 billboards shall be 500 feet if placed on the street at a location that is greater than 200 feet from the freeway right-of-way, provided the billboards are not primarily oriented toward the freeway. Distance shall be measured from the vertical centerline of each billboard and parallel to the freeway or street toward which the billboards are oriented. The minimum distance requirements in this subsection 1 shall not apply to the relocation of a billboard or digital billboard in existence under a development agreement pursuant to subsection (C)(1) above.
2.
Utilities. All utilities for each billboard shall be underground.
3.
Face orientation. No billboard shall have more than 1 face (display surface) oriented in the same vertical plane.
4.
Name of owner. All billboards shall plainly display (to be visible from no less than 100 feet) the name of the person or company owning or maintaining it and the billboard identification number.
5.
Driveways. Billboards projecting over a driveway or driving aisle shall have a minimum clearance of 16 feet between the lowest point of the sign and the driveway grade.
6.
Pedestrian walkway. Billboards projecting over a pedestrian walkway shall have a minimum clearance of 8 feet between the lowest point of the sign and the walkway grade.
7.
Other minimum clearance. All billboards not projecting over drive areas or pedestrian walkways shall have a minimum clearance of 8 feet between the lowest point of the billboard and ground level.
8.
Screening. All new billboard structures shall be free of any visible bracing, angle iron, guy wires, cable, and/or similar supporting elements. All exposed portions of new billboards, including backs, sides, structural support members and support poles, shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
9.
Mobile billboards are prohibited. To the extent not in conflict with any provision of the Vehicle Code, any "mobile billboard advertising display," as that term is defined in Vehicle Code Section 395.5, including any billboard installed upon, mounted, attached, or applied to any vehicle, non-motorized vehicle, bicycle, scooter, or trailer whose primary purpose is conveyance, transportation, or support of the billboard message surface, shall be prohibited from any display or placement on public or private property or the public right-of-way in a manner making it visible from any other public or private property or the public right-of-way.
10.
Residential zones. All billboards shall be placed at least 100 feet from any residential zone. The measurement is from the closest edge of the billboard to the closest edge of the residential zone.
F.
Operational Requirements.
1.
No billboard shall display any statement or words of an "obscene, indecent, or immoral character," as that phrase is used in Business and Professions Code Section 5402 and judicial decisions interpreting the same.
2.
No billboard shall display any advertising of any drugs, including, but not limited to, marijuana or tobacco products; adult-type uses, including, but not limited to, nude or topless bars or nightclubs, or establishments that feature nude or topless dancing or mud wrestling, or businesses featuring the sales of adult novelty items, books, magazines, videos, DVDs or tapes.
3.
Each digital billboard shall be connected to the National Emergency Network and provide emergency information, including child abduction alerts (i.e., "Amber Alerts"), in accordance with local and regional first responder protocols.
4.
Digital billboard operating criteria.
a.
Digital billboards shall contain static messages only, and shall not have movement, or the appearance or optical illusion of movement during the static display period, of any part of the sign structure, design, or pictorial segment of the sign, including the movement or appearance of movement. Each static message shall not include flashing lighting or the varying of light intensity.
b.
Minimum display time. Each message on the sign must be displayed for a minimum of 4 seconds.
c.
Digital billboards shall not operate at brightness levels of more than 0.3 foot candles above ambient light, as measured using a foot candle meter at a pre-set distance.
d.
Pre-set distances to measure the foot candles impact vary with the expected viewing distances of each size sign. Measurement distance criteria:
Nominal Face Size | Distance to be measured from: |
|---|---|
12′ x 25′ | 150′ |
10′6″ x 36′ | 200′ |
14′ x 48′ | 250′ |
20′ x 60′ or 25′ x 48′ | 350′ |
e.
Each digital billboard must have a light sensing device that will adjust the brightness as ambient light conditions change.
5.
Each digital billboard shall be designed to freeze the display in 1 static position, display a full black screen, or turn off, in the event of a malfunction.
6.
Walls or screens at the base of the billboard shall not create a hazard to public safety or provide an attractive nuisance and shall be continually maintained free from graffiti.
7.
Billboards shall not be operated in such a fashion as to constitute a hazard to safe and efficient operation of vehicles on streets or freeways and shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Digital billboards when operated in accordance with the operating criteria in subsection 4 above and static billboards operated pursuant to local, state and federal law shall be deemed to be in compliance with this subsection 7.
8.
No billboard shall simulate or imitate any directional, warning, danger or information sign, or any display likely to be mistaken for any permitted sign intended or likely to be construed as giving warning to traffic, by, for example, the use of the words "stop" or "slow down."
9.
No billboard shall involve any red or blinking or intermittent light likely to be mistaken for warning or danger signals nor shall its illumination impair the vision of travelers on the adjacent freeway and/or roadways. Digital billboards when operated in accordance with the operating criteria in subsection 4 above shall be deemed to be in compliance with this subsection 9.
(Ord. 1582 § 5, 2015; Ord. 1717 §§ 4, 5, 6, 2023)
§ 19.916.010 Signs in Open Space Zones.
A.
In the OS Zone, no sign shall be permitted other than as provided in Chapter 19.904 or as shown on a site plan approved under a procedure provided under this Title. Any such approval shall be limited to the minimum signing necessary to the permitted use and shall be consistent with the open space character of the site and surrounding area.
B.
In the OR Zone, in addition to signs permitted by Chapter 19.904, 1 ground sign shall be permitted for each street frontage. Each such sign shall have not more than 2 sign faces, and each sign face area shall not exceed 200 square feet. No sign structure shall be more than 20 feet high.
C.
The property address shall appear in minimum 8-inch high letters on all ground signs, to be illuminated and visible to the public and emergency vehicles.
D.
In the open space zones, no sign shall be located in any vision clearance area adjacent to a driveway (as defined in Section 19.636.020), but permitted signs may be located in other required yards and open spaces.