Compton City Zoning Code
§ 30-22.3
General Regulations.
[Ord. #1971, § 1; amended10-26-2021 by Ord. No. 2339 ]
The following regulations shall apply to all signs and advertising structures unless specifically exempted by this section:
a.
Licenses and Codes. Sign design, construction and installation shall comply with the following minimum requirements:
1.
No sign, including a copy change or temporary sign, shall be constructed, displayed or altered without a sign permit approved by the City. All signs, sign copy, logos, colors and materials shall be reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Board prior to fabrication, unless otherwise exempted by this section.
2.
All signs, and all parts, portions and materials thereof, shall be manufactured, assembled and erected in compliance with the California Building Code and all applicable City, State and Federal regulations.
3.
All proposed signage, sign plans and sign programs shall be in substantial conformance with the guidelines, standards and criteria contained in the Compton Design Manual.
4.
All sign contractors shall maintain a valid and current license with the City and the State of California.
b.
Premises Identification. All premises, whether residential, commercial, industrial or institutional, shall provide signage identifying the location for the benefit of emergency services and the public. The following information shall be provided:
1.
All buildings, including residential structures, shall be identified by street address numbers. All street addresses shall be in English lettering and numbering.
2.
Business names shall be provided, but need not be in English if the type of business is readily identifiable and the Roman alphabet is used. Signs for a business which is not readily identifiable or uses a non-Roman alphabet must contain alternate identification in English. Alternate identification shall be clearly visible from adjacent public rights-of-way and contain the name of the business in lettering a minimum of 12 inches in height or 1/3 the size of the non-Roman lettering, whichever is greater. Accessory signs, such as window signs, need not be in English.
c.
Sign Maintenance. Every sign, including temporary signs, banners, flags, spinners and signs specifically exempt from the permit requirements of this section, shall be properly maintained and kept in good repair.
1.
Signs, sign frames and sign supports shall be kept clean, neatly painted and free from rust, corrosion and graffiti.
2.
Defective parts shall be replaced and cracks, broken surfaces, malfunctioning lights, missing sign copy or other unmaintained or damaged portions of a sign shall be repaired or replaced within 30 calendar days following notification by the City.
3.
When a business vacates a premises or discontinues a product or service all applicable signage must be removed within 30 calendar days. The underlying facade surface shall be patched and repainted. Canister sign frames and raceways may remain provided that they are equipped with a blank face which screens internal lighting and mounting materials.