Holtville City Zoning Code
Division IV
PARKING AND SIGNS
§ 17.52.010 Intent.
The intent of this chapter is to reduce street congestion and traffic hazards in the city by incorporating safe, adequate and attractively designed off-street parking facilities for every type of use in the city requiring such facilities.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.020 Requirements – Generally.
Off-street parking spaces for vehicles shall be provided in accordance with the requirements in this chapter. Where existing buildings do not meet these requirements, off-street parking shall be provided as required for the entire structure when proposals for enlarging or increasing capacity of that building are made.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.030 Floor area – Defined.
For the purposes of this chapter and Chapter 17.54 HMC, "net floor area," in the case of offices, merchandising or service types of uses, means the gross area used or intended to be used by tenants, or for service to the public as customers, patrons, clients, or patients, including areas occupied by fixtures and equipment used for display or sale of merchandise. This definition does not include halls, lobbies, waiting rooms, restrooms or areas used principally for nonpublic purposes, such as storage and incidental repair.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.040 Site requirements.
A.
Off-street parking facilities shall consist of a site, or a portion of a site, for off-street parking of vehicles, and shall include parking spaces, aisles, access drives, and landscaped areas, and shall provide vehicular access to a public right-of-way.
B.
Required off-street parking spaces shall be located on the site with the use that they serve. However, in any nonresidential zone, with the exception of the C-1 zone, the requirements of this chapter shall be considered satisfied if the required parking is provided within 300 feet of the site of the use being served, such distance being measured in a direct line from the building or, if no building exists, from the property line.
C.
In any residential zone, none of the required parking spaces shall be in the required front yard.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.050 Number of parking spaces required.
The number of parking spaces required is set forth in Table 17.52-1.
Table 17.52-1 Off-Street Parking – Number of Automobile Parking Spaces Required | |
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Uses | Required Number of Spaces1,2 |
Automobile or machinery sales and service garages | 1 space/300 square feet of floor area; plus 1 space/1.5 employees |
Banks and post offices | 1 space/200 square feet of floor area |
Bowling alleys | 1 space/60 square feet of floor area; plus 1 space/4 seats |
Churches | 1 space/5 seats or for each 90 lineal inches of pew space |
Dancehalls | 1 space/50 square feet of floor area |
Studio or efficiency unit One bedroom unit Two bedroom unit Three or more bedroom unit | 1.50 spaces 1.50 spaces 1.75 spaces 2.00 spaces |
Hotel, motels, and private clubs providing sleeping accommodations | 1 space/dwelling unit, rooming unit or guest room |
Libraries, museums, art galleries and similar uses | 1 space/1.5 employees; plus 1 space/190 square feet of floor area |
Manufacturing plants, research or testing laboratories, bottling plants, processing plants and packaging plants | 1 space/1.5 employees on the maximum shift |
Medical and dental offices and clinics | 1 space/200 square feet of floor area |
Mobile home developments: | |
1. Tenant | 1 space per site |
2. Visitor | a. For spaces on streets of 25 feet in width, 100 square feet per space b. For spaces on streets of 32 feet in width, 50 square feet per space c. For spaces on streets of 40 feet in width, 25 square feet per space |
3. Recreational facilities | 1/8 space per site, to be located at recreational facilities |
Nursing homes and convalescent homes | 1 space/3 beds; plus 1 space for each employee on the largest shift |
Offices other than medical-dental offices | 1 space/300 square feet of floor area |
Public buildings and grounds other than schools and administration offices | 1 space/1.5 employees on maximum shift |
Restaurants, bars and nightclubs | 1 space/50 square feet of floor area |
Retail stores, shops, supermarkets, food stores, etc. | 1 space/200 square feet of floor area |
Roominghouses and lodging houses | 1 space/rooming unit; plus 1 space/2 guest rooms |
Schools: | |
1. Elementary and junior high schools | 1 space/1.5 employees on the maximum shift |
2. High schools | 1 space/5 students; plus 1 space/1.5 employees on the maximum shift |
Theaters or auditorium | 1 space/4 seats; plus 1 space/60 square feet of floor area |
Wholesale establishments, warehouses, service and maintenance centers, communications equipment buildings | 1 space/1.5 employees on the maximum shift |
Notes: |
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1 A full parking space shall be provided in each instance where a fractional space otherwise is required. |
2 Parking spaces for unspecified uses shall be determined by the planning commission. |
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.060 Standards.
All off-street parking facilities shall conform with the standards set forth in HMC § 17.52.070 through § 17.52.150.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.070 Spaces.
Each parking space shall not be less than 20 feet in length and nine feet in width, exclusive of aisles and access drives. Parking spaces shall be designed and arranged within parking facilities to facilitate easy and safe ingress and egress to each parking space.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.080 Aisles.
Access to each off-street parking space shall be from a driveway or aisle which is sufficient for easily turning and maneuvering vehicles, and all maneuvering shall be on private property.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.090 Access.
Each parking space shall be accessible from a street or alley or from an aisle or drive connecting with a street or alley. No off-street parking facility for four or more spaces shall be designated so that vehicles must back across a sidewalk in order to gain access to a street or alley. Where a parking facility does not abut a public or private street, alley or access easement, there shall be provided an access drive not less than 20 feet in width for two-way traffic. Where separated one-way access drives are proposed, each shall not be less than 10 feet in width.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.100 Pavement.
The parking area, aisles and access drives shall be paved so as to provide a durable, dust-free surface and shall be graded and drained as to dispose of surface water without damage to private or public properties, streets or alleys.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.110 Border barricades.
Every parking facility for four or more spaces that is not separated by a wall from abutting property shall be provided with an approved six-inch concrete (or equal) barrier, not less than two and one-half feet from such property line. Such barriers shall also be provided adjacent to drives, parking, and maneuvering areas.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.120 Screening.
A.
Each parking facility containing four or more spaces abutting a city street shall be separated from such street by a decorative wall, view-obscuring fence, permanently maintained compact hedge, berm, or combination thereof, not less than 30 inches and not more than 42 inches in height.
B.
Screening in residential districts shall ensure that every parking facility abutting R-1 and R-2 property be separated from such property by a decorative wall, view-obscuring fence, or permanently maintained hedge not less than five feet nor more than six feet in height.
C.
Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, no screen, wall, fence, or hedge on a corner lot shall exceed a height of 30 inches above the established grade of either street, within an area formed by the street property lines of such lot and a line joining points on such lines located at a distance of 45 feet from this intersection, nor shall such screening exceed a height of 30 inches above the established grade of the street within 15 feet of a driveway.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.130 More than one use on a site.
If more than one use is located on a site, the number of parking spaces provided shall be equal to the sum of the requirements prescribed in this chapter for each use.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.140 Off-street parking facilities to serve one use.
Off-street parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing required off-street parking facilities for any other use.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.52.150 Change of use.
If the use or uses located on a site change, additional off-street parking shall be provided as necessary to conform to the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)
§ 17.54.010 Berth requirements designated.
Every hotel, office building, restaurant, department store, freight terminal or railroad yard, hospital or sanitarium, long-term care facility, industrial plant, manufacturing establishment, retail establishment, storage warehouse or wholesale establishment, and all other structures devoted to similar mercantile or industrial pursuits, which have an aggregate gross floor area of 25,000 square feet or more shall provide off-street truck loading or unloading berths in accordance with Table 17.54-1.
Table 17.54-1 Off-Street Loading Berth Requirements | |
|---|---|
Square Feet of Development1 | Required Berths |
25,000 to 40,000 square feet | 1 |
40,001 to 100,000 square feet | 2 |
100,001 to 160,000 square feet | 3 |
160,001 to 240,000 square feet | 4 |
240,001 to 320,000 square feet | 5 |
320,001 to 400,000 square feet | 6 |
400,001 to 490,000 square feet | 7 |
Notes: |
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1 For each additional 90,000 square feet of development over 490,000 square feet, add one berth. |
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.54.020 Standards.
All off-street loading facilities shall conform to the following standards:
A.
Each loading berth shall be not less than 45 feet in length and 12 feet in width, exclusive of aisle or maneuvering space, and shall have an overhead clearance of not less than 14 feet.
B.
Such space may occupy all or any part of any required yard space, except front and exterior side yards, and shall not be located closer than 50 feet to any lot in any residential zone unless enclosed on all sides except the entrance by a wall not less than eight feet in height.
C.
Sufficient room for turning and maneuvering vehicles shall be provided on the site so that vehicles shall cross a property line only by driving forward.
D.
Each loading berth shall be accessible from a street or alley, or from an aisle or drive connecting with a street or alley.
E.
Entrance from and exits to street and alleys shall be designated to minimize traffic congestion.
F.
The loading area, aisles and access drives shall be paved so as to provide a durable, dustless surface and shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of surface water without damage to private or public properties, streets or alleys.
G.
Bumper rails shall be provided at locations where needed for safety or to protect property.
H.
If the loading area is illuminated, lighting shall be deflected away from abutting residential sites so as to cause no annoying glare.
I.
No repair work or servicing of vehicles shall be conducted in a loading area.
J.
Off-street loading facilities shall be located on the same site with the use for which the berths are required.
K.
If more than one use is located on a site, the number of loading berths provided shall be equal to the sum of the requirements prescribed in this chapter for each use. If more than one use is located on a site, and the gross floor area of each use is less than the minimum for which loading berths are required, but the aggregate gross floor area is greater than the minimum for which loading berths are required, off-street loading berths shall be provided as if the aggregate gross floor area were used for the use requiring the greatest number of loading berths.
L.
Off-street loading facilities for a single use shall not be considered as providing required off-street loading facilities for any other use.
M.
At the time of initial occupancy, major alterations or enlargement of a site, or of completion of construction of a structure, there shall be provided off-street loading berth requirements. The number of loading berths provided for a major alteration or enlargement of a site or structure shall be in addition to the number of existing loading berths prior to the alteration or enlargement.
N.
Space allocated to any off-street loading berth shall not be used to satisfy the space requirements for any off-street parking facility.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.010 Intent.
The location, height, size and illumination of signs are regulated in order to maintain the attractiveness and orderliness of the Holtville appearance, to protect business sites from loss of prominence resulting from excessive signs on nearby sites, and to protect the public safety and welfare.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.020 Application of Uniform Sign Code.
Where not otherwise provided for in this title, the terms, regulations and provisions of the current editions of the Uniform Sign Code shall apply.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.030 Building permits – Requirement – Fee.
A.
No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, modify or relocate any sign in the city without first obtaining a building permit for each sign, except as provided in HMC § 17.56.140 through § 17.56.250.
B.
Building permits for erection or construction of signs within the city shall be issued by the building inspector. The fee for such permits shall be set by resolution of city council.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.040 Canopy signs.
Canopy signs shall conform to state highway encroachment permits, as noted in State Highway Encroachment Permits, District II, Policy and Procedure Bulletin, dated June 1, 1968.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.050 Size – Square footage determination.
The square footage of a sign made up of letters, words, or symbols within a frame shall be determined from the outside edge of the frame itself. The square footage of a sign composed of only letters, words or symbols shall be determined from imaginary straight lines drawn around the entire copy or grouping of such letters, words, or symbols. Only those portions of the construction elements that are an integral part of the sign itself shall be considered in the allocation of square footage allowed.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.060 Materials – Removal.
All signs shall be structurally safe, shall be of rust inhibitive material, and shall be maintained in good condition in the opinion of the building inspector. The property owner of the land and/or improvements is responsible for removing any sign or signs on the premises where the uses has been discontinued for a period of over 90 days.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.070 Maintenance.
All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys, and anchors shall be kept in repair and in a safe state of preservation. The display surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted at all times. Also, all weeds shall be cleared and removed periodically. The building inspector may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section S-305 of the Uniform Sign Code.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.080 Materials – Restrictions.
No cloth, paper, plastic or similar advertising signs or devices other than in rigid frames as provided in this chapter shall be permitted.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.090 Signs painted on or attached to vehicles.
Signs painted on or attached to vehicles that are parked on the premises for a period in excess of 24 hours shall be considered signs within the meaning of this title, and shall specifically be prohibited, except such signs as are normally displayed on business vehicles.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.100 Roof signs.
No roof signs shall be permitted, except where no building setback is provided roof signs may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.110 Obscenity prohibited.
No person shall exhibit, post or display upon any sign or wall any statement, symbol or picture of an obscene nature.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.120 Building permit requirements.
No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, modify or relocate any sign in the city without first obtaining a building permit for such sign.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.130 Exemptions.
The following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A.
Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public officer;
B.
Directional, warning or informational signs authorized by federal, state or municipal authority;
C.
Memorial plaques and building cornerstones when cut or carved into masonry surface or when made of incombustible material and made an integral part of the building or structure; and
D.
Commemorative symbols, plaques and historical tablets.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.140 Permitted signs – Designated.
The signs designated in HMC § 17.56.150 through § 17.56.250 shall be considered special purpose signs and shall be permitted subject to the provisions of HMC § 17.56.020 through § 17.56.120, and reviewed by the building inspector.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.150 Parking directional signs.
In any zone, one parking directional sign is permitted, not exceeding 10 square feet in area or six feet in height, at each parking area entrance or exit.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.160 Political signs.
A.
In any residential zone, one unlighted sign for each building or business establishment is permitted, not exceeding eight square feet. In all other zones, one unlighted sign for each building or business establishment is permitted, not exceeding 32 square feet.
B.
Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
C.
No sign shall be located in a public right-of way or an unoccupied premises (without consent of the property owner) or be attached to a tree or utility pole.
D.
A political sign shall not be displayed more than 10 days after the election to which it pertains.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.170 For sale, rental signs.
In any zone, one unlighted sign is permitted, not exceeding six square feet on each street frontage adjoining a site, plus one "open house" sign. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.180 Construction signs.
On the site of a project actively under construction, one unlighted sign is permitted, not exceeding 10 square feet in area, for contractor, architect or engineer engaged in the project, except that the total area of all signs shall not exceed 30 square feet. Signs may be combined. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.190 Subdivision signs – Directional.
In any zone, unlighted signs advertising subdivisions containing only the name of the subdivision, the name of developer and/or agent, an identification emblem and directional message shall be permitted provided:
A.
There shall be no more than three such signs located within the city limits for each subdivision;
B.
The total area of each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet;
C.
The total height of each sign shall not exceed 15 feet; and
D.
Directional subdivision signs may be displayed during the two years following the date of recordation of the final map or until 100 percent of the lots have been sold, whichever occurs first.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.200 Subdivision signs – On-site.
On-site subdivision signs shall be permitted provided there shall be no more than 300 square feet of total sign area for each subdivision and a total of six signs. Such on-site signs shall be permitted to remain only as long as the sales office is maintained in the subdivision; and provided, that such signs are maintained in good condition as determined by the building inspector.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.210 Subdivision signs – Entrance.
At the major street entrance to a subdivision or development, not more than two unlighted signs, each not exceeding 20 square feet in area, attached to and not extending above a wall or fence indicating the name of the subdivision development are permitted. Such signs shall be constructed of materials and affixed to the wall or fence in such a manner as to render them not readily susceptible to vandalism.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.220 Subdivision signs – Application to group housing complexes.
For the purpose of administering this chapter, apartment or group housing complexes of 30 units or more shall be considered within the definition of a subdivision.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.230 Retail commercial uses – Sale signs.
For retail commercial uses in any zone where such uses are listed as a permitted or conditional use, sale signs may be permitted while a sale of goods or service is being conducted. Such signs shall be displayed only in rigid frame on the wall of the building where the business is conducted and shall not exceed in area 10 percent of the wall area of the building.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.240 Retail commercial uses – Attraction signs.
For retail commercial uses in any zone where retail sales or rentals are listed as a permitted or conditional use, one double-faced attraction board not exceeding 12 square feet in area shall be permitted. Such sign shall be used only for the purpose of indicating prices on products for sale or rent. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.250 Special signs.
Flags, emblems, insignias, and posters of any nation, state, international organization, political subdivisions or other governmental agency, unlighted nonverbal religious symbols attached to a place of religious worship, and temporary displays of a patriotic, religious, charitable, or civic character shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter; however, if the height exceeds 35 feet, such signs shall be subject to a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.260 Permitted signs – Designated.
Except as described in HMC § 17.56.150 through § 17.56.250, special purpose signs, only the following signs designated in HMC § 17.56.270 through § 17.56.290 shall be permitted in a residential zone. Table 17.56-1 sets forth special purpose sign standards for residential uses.
Table 17.56-1 Special Purpose Signs – Residential Use | ||
|---|---|---|
Uses | Permitted Sign | Sign Standard |
Residential | ||
Single-family | One unlighted nameplate | 1 square foot |
Multifamily | One unlighted identification sign, or one freestanding sign | 15 square feet, or 6 feet in height |
Agricultural | One unlighted sign pertaining to the products raised on the premises | 6 square feet or 6 feet in height |
Public and semi-public | One lighted or unlighted sign or freestanding sign | 15 square feet |
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.270 Residential uses.
A.
For single-family dwelling units, one unlighted nameplate not exceeding one square foot in area indicating the name of the occupant shall be permitted. On a site with more than one dwelling unit, nameplates shall not be combined.
B.
For multifamily dwellings, apartment developments, boardinghouses, roominghouses, and dormitories, one unlighted identification sign not exceeding 15 square feet in area shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.280 Agricultural uses.
One unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet in area or six feet in height pertaining to the products raised on the premises shall be permitted.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.290 Public and semi-public uses.
One lighted or unlighted sign not to exceed 15 square feet in area shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.300 Permitted signs – Designated.
Except as prescribed in HMC § 17.56.150 through § 17.56.250, special purpose signs, only the following signs designated in HMC § 17.56.310 through § 17.56.360 shall be permitted in a commercial zone.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.310 Office uses.
A.
For each use, one nameplate not exceeding two square feet in area indicating the name and profession or business of the occupant shall be permitted. When two or more professional offices occupy the same building, nameplates may be combined in the form of a directory; provided, such combined sign shall not exceed 75 square feet in area. When such a sign is freestanding, such sign shall not exceed 12 feet in height.
B.
For buildings containing four or more offices, one single-faced lighted wall or canopy sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area indicating the name of the building shall be permitted.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.320 Uses in C-2 zone, except service stations.
A.
One freestanding lighted sign indicating the name of the shopping center not exceeding 75 square feet in area shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 30 feet in height.
B.
For each use, one single-faced, lighted wall or canopy sign, not exceeding one square foot of area for each lineal foot of property frontage, or portion thereof, shall be permitted on each side of the building fronting on a street, parking lot or mall to a maximum of 75 square feet per sign; provided, however, there shall be no more than two signs per use.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.330 Uses in the C-3 zone, except service stations.
A.
For each use, one lighted freestanding identification sign 75 square feet in area for each street frontage shall be permitted; provided, however, that for each lineal foot of property frontage in excess of 75 feet, an additional one square foot of sign area shall be permitted to a maximum of 150 square feet; and further provided, that there shall be no more than one sign per lot or parcel of land. Where more than one business is being conducted on single lot or parcel of land, the permitted sign area shall be combined into one freestanding sign up to a maximum combined area of 150 square feet. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 30 feet in height.
B.
For each use, one single-faced, lighted wall or canopy sign, not exceeding one square foot of area for each lineal foot of property frontage or portion thereof, may be placed on each side of the building fronting on a street, parking lot or mall, to a maximum of 100 square feet per sign; provided, however, there shall be no more than two such signs per use.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.340 Uses in the C-4 zone, except service stations.
Commercial uses in the C-4 zone, except service station signs, shall be permitted in the C-4 zone to the same extent as in the C-3 zone, provided additional signing may be approved by the planning commission.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.350 Service stations.
The following signs shall be permitted:
A.
One lighted, freestanding sign not exceeding 50 square feet in area. Such sign shall not exceed 30 feet in height;
B.
Not more than two wall or canopy signs, each sign not exceeding 30 square feet;
C.
Not more than one price sign not to exceed 12 square feet in area; and
D.
Informational or other permanent promotional signs such as those indicating the availability of state approved services or trading stamps shall be permitted.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.360 Public and semi-public uses.
One lighted sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.370 Permitted signs – Designated.
Except as prescribed in HMC § 17.56.150 through § 17.56.250, special purpose signs, only the signs set forth in HMC § 17.56.380 through § 17.56.400 shall be permitted in an industrial zone.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.380 Uses in I-1 zone.
For each use, one single-faced, lighted wall or canopy sign, not exceeding one square foot of area for each lineal foot of building or portion thereof may be placed on the side of the building facing the major street frontage, up to a maximum of 100 square feet.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.390 Uses in I-2 zone.
A.
For each use, one single-faced, lighted wall or canopy sign, not exceeding one square foot of area for each lineal foot of building or portion thereof, may be placed on the side of the building facing the major street frontage, up to a maximum of 100 square feet.
B.
For each use, one lighted, freestanding sign not exceeding 75 square feet in area shall be permitted; provided, that there shall be no more than one such sign per lot or parcel of land. Where more than one use is being conducted on a single lot or parcel of land, the permitted sign area for each use shall be combined into one freestanding sign up to a maximum of 100 square feet. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 30 feet in height.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.400 Public and semi-public uses.
One lighted sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area shall be permitted. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.410 Permitted sign.
At the major street entrance to the mobile home park, not more than two lighted signs, each not exceeding 20 square feet in area, attached to and not extending above a wall or fence, indicating the name of the mobile home park, shall be permitted.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.420 Freestanding signs – Planning commission review.
A.
All freestanding signs except special purpose signs as designated in HMC § 17.56.150 through § 17.56.250 and permitted signs in residential zones shall be subject to the review and approval of the planning commission.
B.
Fee for the review of freestanding signs shall be as established by resolution of the city council.
C.
In its review of freestanding signs, the planning commission shall consider the size, shape, scale and location of the proposed sign as it relates to surrounding land uses in order to insure compatibility between signs and other structures and to reduce possible detrimental effects.
D.
Planning commission review of freestanding signs shall not be required where such signs have been approved in conjunction with commission approval of a conditional use permit or variance.
E.
Following its review of a freestanding sign as prescribed in subsection C of this section, the planning commission may approve, conditionally approve, or not approve the proposed sign.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.56.430 Freestanding signs – Appeal of commission action.
If after reviewing a proposed freestanding sign the planning commission should not approve the sign as submitted, or if the applicant does not agree with the conditions of approval required by the commission, the applicant may appeal the decision to the city council as prescribed in HMC § 17.66.020.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000)
