This Chapter establishes standards for general site planning and property development that are intended to encourage and facilitate quality development projects, renovations, and additions in all zones. Consistent with General Plan goals and objectives, these standards work to enhance the appearance of the City’s residential neighborhoods and business districts, provide for sensible and safe site planning, address compatibility between adjacent uses, and encourage property investment and maintenance. (Ord 935 § 3, 2015)

   The architectural and similar features identified in Table 3-1 may project into any required setback area, but in no case shall any such projection extend closer than 30 inches to a side property line.

 

(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Vision Clearance Triangle Required - Purpose. For purposes of public safety, corner lots in all zones—except as may be permitted by any Specific Plan for zero lot line development—shall be developed in a manner that ensures visibility across the corners of the intersecting streets, alleys, and private driveways. A Vision Clearance Triangle shall be required for this purpose.

   B.   Vision Clearance Triangle Defined; Restrictions.

      1.   The Vision Clearance Triangle consists of a triangular-shaped area on a corner lot formed by measuring the prescribed distance from the intersection of the front and street side property lines, an intersecting alley, or an intersecting driveway, and connecting the lines diagonally across the property, making an approximate 90-degree triangle, as illustrated in Figure 3-1.

      2.     The Vision Clearance Triangle shall have two equal triangle sides of minimum distance 15 feet, as illustrated in Figure 3-1.

      3.   Where the intersection is formed by a street and a driveway or alley, or by a driveway and alley, the minimum length of the two equal triangle sides shall be five feet.

      4.   Within the Vision Clearance Triangle, no tree, fence, shrub, or other physical obstruction higher than 42 inches above the top of curb shall be permitted. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Height Measurement.

      1.   Structure height shall be measured as the vertical distance between the lowest ground elevation or finished grade and the highest point of the subject structure. The highest point shall be the coping of a flat roof, deck line of a mansard roof, or peak of the highest gable of a pitch or hip roof, exclusive of vents, air conditioners, chimneys, and the like. See Figure 3-2.

      2.   For sloped lots or structures with varied floor elevations, the height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the average level of the ground under the structure to the top-most point of the roof. The average level of the ground is determined by adding the elevations of the lowest and highest points of the part of the lot covered by a structure, and dividing by two.

      3.     On through lots 150 feet or less in depth, the height of a structure on such lot shall be measured from the sidewalk level of the street upon which the structure fronts.

      4.   On through lots more than 150 in depth, the height regulations and basis of height measurements for the street permitting the greater height shall apply. However, such height allowance may extend no more than 150 from that street. See Figure 3-3.

   B.   Exceptions to Height Limits. The following exceptions to height limits are allowed, provided compliance is achieved with all other applicable permit requirements and development standards of this Zoning Code.

      1.   Uninhabited architectural design features such as towers, spires, steeples, domes, and cupolas, as well as any permitted rooftop equipment, may exceed the specified height limit by a maximum of 10 percent, subject to approval by the Director.

      2.   Flagpoles and chimneys may exceed the specified height limit by a maximum of 20 percent.

      3.   Electrical transmission lines and towers are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.

      4.   Height exceptions for wireless communications facilities are set forth in Chapter 10.50.200 (Wireless Communications Facilities) of this Zoning Code. (Ord. 935 § 3, 2015)

   A.   Open Spaces. Except as provided in this Chapter, every required setback area creating a yard shall be kept free from structures from the ground to the sky. No setback area or open space provided around any structure for the purposes of complying with the provisions of this Zoning Code shall be considered as providing a setback area or open space for any other structure. No setback area or open space on any adjoining property shall be considered as providing a setback area or open space on a site upon which a structure is to be erected.

   B.   Modification of Side Setback Requirement on Combined Lots. When the common property line separating two or more contiguous lots is covered by a structure or permitted group of structures, or when the placement of a structure or structures with respect to such common property line or lines does not fully conform to the required setback area on each side yard common property line or lines, such lots shall constitute a single site for the purposes of the requirements of this Zoning Code, and the required side setback area shall not apply to such common property line.

   C.   Setback Requirements for Property Abutting Future Street Right-of-way. No structure shall be erected or maintained on any lot which abuts a street having only a portion of its required width dedicated unless the setbacks provided and maintained in connection with that structure have a width or depth sufficient to accommodate completion of the road width plus the width or depth required to satisfy the setback requirements for the zone in which the property is located. However, this requirement does not require a setback of such width or depth as to reduce the buildable width of a corner lot to less than 40 feet.

   D.   Side Setback when a Dwelling Fronts the Side Yard. In the case where a dwelling fronts a side yard, the minimum width of that side yard shall be not less than 10 feet, except that any garage front facing that yard shall be set back no less than 20 feet. Open, unenclosed porches not extending above the floor level of the first floor may project into such side yard upon which such a dwelling fronts for a distance of not more than 42 inches.

   E.   Side Setback when the Rear of a Dwelling Faces the Side Yard. When the rear of a dwelling abuts a side yard, the setback on that side yard shall be as established for the rear yard in that zone. Open unenclosed porches may not be closer to the side lot line than five feet. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   All multifamily residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and all other land uses - with the exception of detached single-family homes - shall provide an enclosure for the storage of containers for solid waste and recyclable materials. Such enclosures shall be sufficiently sized to accommodate the number and size of bins needed for the sanitary storage and collection of solid waste and recyclable materials generated by the facility on a weekly or more frequent basis. The design and construction of such storage areas shall be subject to the approval of the Director and shall be:

      1.   Enclosed on three sides by a solid screening wall or fence with a minimum height of five feet, designed to be architecturally compatible with the surrounding structures.

      2.   Provided with an approved operable door or gate on the fourth side properly secured to prevent access by unauthorized persons and minimize scavenging, while allowing authorized persons access for disposal and collection of materials.

      3.   Provided with a covering or roof for security (to prevent scavenging and/or dumping). The roof should provide adequate clearance to allow complete access to the waste bins, but should not exceed eight feet in height. Open areas between the solid wall and the roof should also be secured.

      4.   Provided with a concrete pad within the fenced or walled areas and a concrete apron that facilitates the handling of the individual bins or containers.

      5.    Designed to accommodate individual bins or containers that protect contents from adverse environmental conditions that might render recyclable materials unmarketable. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   Where security screens and shutters are provided, as defined in Article 9 of this Code, all such security screens and shutters shall comply with the following.

      1.   Location. Security screens and shutters shall not be mounted on the outside of an exterior building wall, window, or door of any commercial or industrial building in any zone.

      2.   Design. Security screens and shutters shall consist of an open lattice or mesh design that does not obscure visibility into the buildings on which they are installed.

      3.   Compliance with Building Code. All security screens and shutters shall comply with all applicable provisions of Title 8 (Building Regulations) of the Municipal Code.

      4.   Amortization of Existing Nonconforming Security Bars. All nonconforming security screens and shutters shall be abated or removed to comply with the provisions of this Section by January 1, 2020. (Ord. 935 § 3, 2015)

   This Chapter establishes standards for the development and use of all accessory structures that are necessarily or customarily incidental to an allowed primary use. The development standards are intended to ensure that accessory structures located in any zone do not adversely impact either adjacent parcels or the surrounding neighborhood, and are developed in a manner which protects the integrity of the zone. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   The construction and/or relocation of accessory structures shall require a building permit to ensure compliance with the regulations described in this Chapter. Flag poles not erected upon a building and not more than 15 feet in height, storage sheds, and other similar accessory structures and uses which do not exceed a gross floor area of 120 square feet and are not more than one story and 12 feet in height shall be exempt from this building permit requirement. However, any such exempted accessory structure shall meet the requirements of this Zoning Code for use, placement on the parcel, and height and size. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Height. The height of an accessory structure shall be limited to one story and 12 feet in height.

   B.   Setbacks. All accessory structures shall meet the setback requirements for the zone in which they are located.

   C.   Contribution toward Lot Coverage. The total square footage of all accessory structures on a lot, including any exempt structures, shall contribute toward the calculation of total lot coverage for each specific zone.

   D.   Projections. Projection of accessory structures into required setback areas shall be allowed pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.24.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas).

   E.   Architectural Consistency. All accessory structures on a permanent foundation shall be consistent in exterior appearance with the primary structure through the use of similar/matching exterior paint colors, material types, and architectural styles. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Type Permitted and Allowed Locations.

      1.   Permanent Canopy Structures - Residential Zones. Canopies and canopy structures shall be permitted within rear yard areas only. Such structures shall have an area of no greater than 144 square feet, a height no greater than 10 feet, and a length on any one side of no greater than 12 feet.

      2.   Shade Umbrellas - Residential Zones. Shade umbrellas with a maximum diameter of 10 feet are allowed in all yard areas and shall not project onto adjacent properties or right-of-way.

      3.   Decorative Canopies - All Zones. Decorative canopies and awnings constructed as a component or feature of an overall architectural design are allowed as architectural projections, subject to the provisions of Section 10.24.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas).

      4.   Temporary Canopies and Canopy Structures - Residential Zones. In all residential zones, temporary canopies and canopy structures may be erected in any yard area for a private outdoor social event sponsored by the residents of the subject property. All such canopies must be secured in a manner to prevent wind from dislocating them. The use of such structures shall be limited to less than 48 hours in any one-month period.

      5.   Temporary Canopies and Canopy Structures - Non-Residential Zones. Temporary canopies and canopy structures, of any size, may be erected in any non-residential zone in any location on a parcel subject to the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 10.96 (Temporary Use Permits). All such canopies must be secured in a manner to prevent wind from dislocating them.

   B.   Canopies and Canopy Structures - Prohibitions.

      1.   In all residential zones, no canopy and canopy structures shall be located within any front yard, side yard, or driveway area, except as provided above.

      2.   Reflective or mirrored type covering material shall be prohibited.

   C.   Repair and Maintenance. Canopies and canopy structures shall be maintained in good condition. Any structure considered to be in disrepair, as determined by the Director, shall be repaired, replaced, or removed from the site.

   D.   Exemptions.

      1.   Any children’s play structure with a canopy structure under 52 square feet in area is exempt from the requirements of this Section.

      2.   Exempt from this section are temporary freestanding shade structures that are used for less than four hours in any one-week period in conjunction with the noncommercial washing and waxing of personal vehicles that are owned or operated by resident(s) at the subject property; such temporary freestanding shade structures may be located in a required front setback, street side setback, or driveway area during such four-hour period. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Prohibited. Outdoor accessory donation boxes shall be prohibited in all zones.

   B.   Removal Required. Any outdoor accessory donation box existing on or before December 31, 2014 shall be considered nonconforming and shall be removed by June 30, 2015. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   This Chapter establishes standards and regulations for the construction and maintenance of fences and walls, and the planting and maintenance of hedges used for screening or buffering purposes. The standards are intended to ensure that all fences, hedges, and walls provide desired privacy and safety but do not create a public safety hazard or nuisance, and meet the City’s standards for quality design and maintenance. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Fences and Walls. The following fences and walls shall require a permit.

      1.   Any fence or wall requires a Zoning Clearance and shall comply with applicable provisions of Article 6 (Permit Procedures) prior to receiving a Building Permit.

      2.   Any fence or wall may require a Building Permit and shall comply with applicable provisions of Title 8 (Building Regulations).

      3.   A Minor Use Permit, obtained pursuant to Chapter 10.84 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits), shall be required for any fence or wall that exceeds the maximum height limits set forth in Section 10.28.030 (Maximum Permitted Heights). Permits will not be issued for any fence or wall located within any required front setback area or within the required Vision Clearance Triangle (Section 10.24.030 Vision Clearance Triangle at Intersections) that exceeds 42 inches in height.

   B.   Hedges. No permit shall be required for hedges. Hedges shall be kept trimmed to conform to the maximum permitted heights indicated in Table 3-2. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   General. Table 3-2 identifies the maximum permitted heights for fences, hedges, and walls.

 

   B.   Light Fixtures on Walls - Height. A light fixture up to 18 inches in height may be mounted atop a 42-inch post, column, or pilaster that is part of a fence or wall.

   C.   Front Yard Setback Fence Height on Cul-de-Sac Lots. Where a lot is located at the end of a cul-de-sac and the side yard abuts an arterial roadway, as designated in the General Plan, a maximum six-foot-high wall or fence may be permitted within that portion of the front yard setback that abuts the arterial roadway, as indicated in Figures 3-4 and 3-5.

   D.    Specific Plans. For adopted Specific Plans, fence, hedge, and wall heights shall comply with the standards set forth in the Specific Plan. Where the Specific Plan is silent with regard to fence, hedge, and wall height, the standards for the zone that most closely approximates the Specific Plan shall apply, as determined by the Director. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   General. For the purposes of this Chapter 10.28, fence, hedge, and wall height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the ground elevation or finished grade of the property on which the fence, hedge, or wall is erected or planted to the highest point of the fence, hedge, or wall. To allow for variation in topography on a parcel, the height of a fence, hedge, or a wall may vary up to six inches.

   B.   Difference in Grade Height between Two Parcels. Where there is a difference in the ground elevation or finished grade between two adjoining parcels of less than two feet, the height of any fence or wall constructed along the common property line shall be determined by using the finished grade of the highest contiguous parcel (see Figure 3-6). When there is a difference in the ground level between two adjacent parcels of two feet or more, the height of a fence or wall shall be determined by the Director. The Director shall consider the physical and visual height impact on abutting properties.

   C.   Retaining Wall Heights. Where there is a necessary retaining wall for a lot that is above a sidewalk or top of curb grade, additional wall height may be allowed, subject to all of the following criteria.

      1.   Retaining Walls in Front Yard Setback. A retaining wall within the required front yard setback shall not exceed 42 inches in height, provided:

         a.   Fences on top of retaining walls may not exceed 42 inches in height, and such fence shall be open and non-view obscuring, consistent with 10.28.070 (Open and Non-View Obscuring Fences).

         b.   A solid wall or fence may be located on top of a retaining wall, provided that the combined height of the fence and retaining wall does not exceed 42 inches in height.

      2.   Retaining Walls in Rear and Side Yard Setback. A retaining wall within the required rear or side yard setback shall not exceed seven feet, provided:

         a.   A seven-foot high fence that is open and non-view obscuring may be located on top of the retaining wall.

         b.   A solid wall or fence may be located on top of a retaining wall, provided that the combined height of the fence and retaining wall does not exceed seven feet in height, as measured from the finished grade.

      3.   Retaining Wall along Side Street. A retaining wall within the side street yard shall not exceed six feet in height, provided:

         a.   Fences on top of retaining walls may not exceed seven feet in height, and such fence shall be open and non-view obscuring, consistent with 10.28.070 (Open and Non-View Obscuring Fences).

         b.   A solid wall or fence may be located on a retaining wall, provided that the combined height of the wall and additional wall or fence does not exceed seven feet in height, as measured from finished grade.

      4.   Additional Retaining Wall. An additional solid wall or fence may be constructed above a 42-inch retaining wall in the front yard setback area and seven-foot high retaining wall in the rear and side yard setback area, provided that a minimum separation of two feet is provided between the retaining wall and the additional solid wall or fence, and the area between the walls is landscaped. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Residential Zones. The following fencing materials are prohibited in all residential zones: chicken wire and similar small-gauge wire or mesh product, barbed or razor wire, chain-link fencing, plastic (except for an engineered plastic fence), fabric membranes, cloth, canvas, plywood, corrugated steel or plastic, and reed or bamboo sticks and slats smaller than four inches in width (for individual sticks or slats).

   B.   All Other Zones. The following fencing materials are prohibited in all non-residential zones: wood, chicken wire and similar small-gauge wire or mesh product, barbed or razor wire, plastic (except for an engineered plastic fence), and chain-link fencing. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Residential Zones. Where a fence or wall is provided, both sides of the fence or wall shall have a finished appearance. For walls, the top of the wall shall include a decorative cap or finish.

   B.   All Other Zones. Wall materials, patterns, and colors shall be consistent with building materials and architectural treatments used on the same site. Both side of the wall shall be finished, and the top of the wall shall include a decorative cap or finish. Wherever possible, wall surfaces shall be softened with plantings and landscaping. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   Fences that are required to be open and non-view obscuring shall consist of one of the following:

      1.   Decorative wrought iron, tubular steel, or similar material with caps;

      2.   Wrought iron, tubular steel, or similar material combined with intermittent block columns not more than one and one-half feet wide and no less than eight feet apart;

      3.   Wood picket 50 percent open. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   New Fences and Walls.

      1.   Wherever a fence or wall on private property is to be erected along a property line or portion of private property abutting a public street right-of-way and can be seen from that right-of-way, that fence or wall shall be constructed of highly durable and attractive materials pursuant to the provisions of subsections 10.28.050 (Prohibited Fencing Materials) and 10.28.060 (Fence and Wall Materials); however, fabric membranes, cloth, canvas, plywood, corrugated steel or plastic, and reed or bamboo sticks and slats smaller than four inches in width (for individual sticks or slats) shall specifically be prohibited.

      2.   All fences and walls along the right-of-way shall have a finished surface, with finishing to include the encasing of fence posts, and use of stained or otherwise finished materials, and any walls shall include a decorative column, pilaster, or other break every eight to 10 feet to reduce the massing of the wall along the public right-of-way. Such pilasters or posts shall be constructed of materials aesthetically complementary to the wall finish.

      3.   Wood fences are prohibited along street side yards and rear yards abutting the following streets:

         a.   Puente Avenue;

         b.   Temple Avenue;

         c.   Amar Road;

         d.   Hacienda Boulevard;

         e.   Unruh Avenue;

         f.   Sunset Avenue;

         g.   Valley Boulevard.

   B.   Fences and Walls - Maintenance and Repairs. Wherever a fence or wall on private property has been erected along a property line or portion of private property abutting a public right-of-way and can be seen from that right-of-way, that fence or wall shall be continuously maintained in a sound structural and aesthetic condition, with no missing fence slats or block wall portions, not leaning, appropriately painted or stained or otherwise finished, and free from graffiti. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   This Chapter establishes standards for the design, use, and maintenance of all off-street parking and loading facilities. The standards are intended to ensure that off-street parking and loading facilities located in any zone meet the parking needs of associated land uses, and to ensure that off-street parking and loading facilities are designed in a manner that protects public safety by reducing wind, dust, heat, noise, and glare, and adds positive aesthetic qualities to all developments. (Ord. 935 § 3, 2015)

   Every structure that is erected or enlarged, or any new use established within an existing structure, and every use that does not involve a structure shall be provided with permanently maintained off-street parking and loading facilities as set forth in this Chapter. (Ord. 935 § 3, 2015)

   A.   New Parking Facilities. The design of new parking facilities not otherwise exempt from the requirements of this Chapter shall be reviewed in conjunction with the Building Permit and any other land use or development permit required for the project. A site plan shall be submitted to the Director in conjunction with the required permit(s) and shall include sufficient detail to determine compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.

   B.   Modification of Existing Parking Facilities. Modification or improvement to an existing parking facility which changes the parking space layout, configuration, number of stalls, or landscaping shall require Director review and approval. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   The following parking facility improvements shall be considered minor in nature in that the number or configuration of parking stalls is not altered. Such improvements shall be exempt from permit requirements.

   A.   Resurfacing, slurry coating, and restriping of a parking area with identical delineation of parking spaces.

   B.   Repair or replacement of damaged planters and curbs in the same location. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   When a residential lot has less than the required covered parking for a single-family dwelling that was originally legally constructed pursuant to this Zoning Code, such parking shall be deemed to comply with the minimum required parking. (Ord. 935 § 3, 2015)

   A.   Facilities Required by Type of Use. Table 3-3 establishes the spaces and facilities required for off-street parking for the uses specified. These standards shall apply at the time a new structure is erected or placed on the ground, when an existing structure is altered or enlarged, when a new land use is established, and/or when a use is intensified by the addition of floor space or seating capacity, unless otherwise specified in this Chapter.

   B.   Uses Not Listed. Where the parking requirements for a use are not specifically listed in Table 3-3, the parking requirements for such a use shall be determined by the Director. Such determination shall be based upon the requirements for the most comparable and/or similar use. Such determinations shall be documented in writing and shall be appealable pursuant to Chapter 10.114 (Appeals).

   C.   Rounding. When the computation of the required number of off-street parking spaces results in a fractional space, the number of required spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.

   D.   Mixed Occupancies. In the case of mixed uses or occupancies in a structure and/or on a lot, the total number of off-street parking spaces shall be calculated for each use by applying the required parking standard for the principal use to each of the separate uses. Alternative parking may be provided pursuant to Section 10.30.110 (Shared Parking).

   E.   Driveway Area not Counted. Any driveway area leading to a garage shall not be used to satisfy the off-street parking requirement for any required uncovered parking space.

   F.   Waiver or Modification for Public Utility Uses. The Director may waive and/or modify the off-street parking provisions, as set forth in this Chapter, for uses such as electrical power transformer stations, utility stations, and similar uses which have no employees working on the property, except employees required for periodic maintenance. Such decisions shall be documented in writing.

 

   G.   Handicap Accessible Parking. Handicap accessible parking shall be provided pursuant to requirements of the Building Code. (Ord. 19-963 § 4, 2019; Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Parking Spaces.

      1.   Uncovered. Each standard uncovered off-street parking space shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum length of 20 feet. Any parking stall abutting a block wall or structure shall have a minimum width of 12 feet. Any stall which abuts a landscape planter shall be permitted to have a minimum length of 18 feet, with two feet of overhang into the planter.

      2.   Covered. Each covered off-street parking space shall have minimum inside dimensions of 10 feet by 20 feet. All carports visible from the public right-of-way shall be totally enclosed on three sides.

      3.   Compact. Uncovered compact spaces shall have a width not less than eight feet wide and a length of not less than 17 feet. Covered compact spaces shall have a width not less than nine feet wide, and a length not less than 18 feet. Compact parking spaces shall comply with the requirements outlined in Section 10.30.120 (Compact and Tandem Parking).

 

 

 

 

   B.   Driveway Dimensions. Minimum driveway dimensions shall be as set forth in Table 3-7 or as may otherwise be required by the Fire Department.

 

(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Parking within Front Yard Area.

      1.   The parking of vehicles in any front yard area in the R-E, R-1, and R-2 zones is restricted to the driveway and any adjacent allowed paved area.

      2.   For properties with a two-car garage for which one additional paved parking space is required per Table 3-3 and that additional space is proposed to be located within the front yard area, the maximum width of the driveway with the one additional required parking space shall not exceed 27 feet within the front yard area, and the driveway apron shall not exceed a width of 20 feet. The additional parking space shall be located along the side of the driveway abutting the side lot line. Where insufficient width exists at this location, the additional parking space may be located on the opposite driveway side.

      Where such parking arrangement causes the total paved area to exceed the limits of front yard hardscape coverage established in Section 10.32.100. (Landscape Requirements - Residential Development), the Director may administratively waive such hardscape limitation.

      3.   For properties with a two-car garage located in the rear of the property with no alley access, the required additional paved parking space shall be provided as a minimum nine-foot-wide by 20-foot-long parking space behind the required front yard setback, with the required maneuvering space provided. Where existing improvements do not allow for such configuration, the parking space may be established in the front yard adjacent to the existing driveway as described in subparagraph 2 above.

      4.   For properties with a two-car garage with alley access, the additional required paved parking space shall be a minimum nine-foot-wide by 20-foot-long space located adjacent to the existing garage. Any new curb cuts, driveways, or parking spaces shall be prohibited in the front yard.

   B.   Carports. In the R-E and R-1 zones, a carport shall not be counted as provided required parking. However, where a carport provides additional, non-required parking in the R-E and R-1 zones, such carport shall be permitted only within the rear one-third of the lot. On a corner lot, the carport shall be set back a minimum of 40 feet from any street-side lot line. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Residential Uses. Required parking facilities for residential uses as specified in this Chapter shall be located on the same lot or parcel of land with the use in which it is intended to serve, except where parking districts or community parking facilities have been established by ordinance or resolution of the Council.

   B.   Non-Residential Uses. Required parking for non-residential uses shall be provided in one of the following ways:

      1.   On the same lot or parcel of land with the use in which it is intended to serve; or

      2.   By membership in a vehicle parking district; or

      3.   On a lot or parcel of land within 500 feet of the use, subject to the approval of the Director and provided that the distant lot can be accessed safely and conveniently by pedestrians and further provided that a covenant acceptable to the City Attorney specifically identifies and authorizes the parking use for the same period of time for which the land use is approved. Distance between the parking lot and the use being served shall be measured via a convenient and safe pedestrian route, as determined by the Director. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Design Specifications. Parking lots shall be designed and constructed as indicated in Section 10.30.070

(Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions). Parking lot paving shall consist of a material approved by the City Engineer.

   B.   Screening from Public Right-of-way. Any parking area not separated by a fence or wall from any street, alley, or other public right-of-way shall be provided with a minimum five-foot-wide landscape buffer between the parking area and the street, alley, or other public right-of-way, as measured from the edge of the right-of-way to the parking area. Landscaping, other than trees, shall be designed and maintained to establish a screen of approximately 36 inches in height. Screening materials may include a combination of plant materials, earthen berms, raised planters, low walls, or other screening devices that meet the intent of this requirement, as approved by the Director.

   C.   Parking Lot Lighting. All parking lots shall be provided with outdoor lighting and safety lighting as approved by the Director.

   D.   Access and Circulation.

      1.   Parking spaces within a parking lot or structure shall be designed and located so that any required maneuvering into or out of the space will not interfere with vehicles entering or exiting the parking lot, and so that vehicles can enter an abutting street in a forward direction. The drive aisles shall be designed so that a vehicle is not required to enter a street to move from one drive aisle to another.

      2.   Vehicle circulation shall be designed to avoid conflicts with pedestrian circulation within the parking lot. Pedestrian ways shall be designed to provide the most direct and safest travel path from parking aisles and spaces to the uses being served. Internal pedestrian ways shall be distinguished from driving surfaces by such techniques as paving materials, raised curbs, and signage.

      3.   Within a parking structure, piers and pillars shall not encroach into parking stalls.

   E.   Entrance and Exit Identification. Whenever an entrance or exit to off-street parking facilities is provided from a street or alley, such entrance or exit shall be clearly marked and visually identified.

   F.   Surfacing and Drainage. Parking lot surfacing materials shall consist of sturdy, all-weather surfaces including, but not limited to concrete, asphalt, and any other material capable of capturing, carrying, and disposing of surface water runoff. Pervious or partially pervious surfaces are acceptable to help achieve water quality goals and requirements, provided such surfaces are approved by the City Engineer. All parking lots shall be designed to convey surface runoff to approved retention and/or drainagefacilities. In no case shall such drainage be allowed across the surface of a public sidewalk.

   G.   Wheel Stops. At the discretion of the Director, wheel stops shall be provided for each parking space where landscaped curb areas are not provided. Wheel stops shall be placed 18 inches from an opposite-facing parking space. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Shared Parking Requirements.

      1.   Where it can be demonstrated that two or more land uses can effectively share common parking facilities due to the nature of the uses and distinctly different demand for parking, or where off-site parking is proposed to meet parking requirements, then an application may be filed for such parking arrangement. Such application shall include a parking study that identifies the parking demand of all subject land uses and that clearly demonstrates how and why parking facilities can be shared.

      2.   The applicant shall provide a parking study prepared by a registered traffic engineer that specifically analyzes the parking demand for each use proposing to share the parking, each use’s hours of operation, and other related issues of all involved uses.

      3.   The building or use for which an application is being made for authority to share and utilize the existing off-street parking facilities provided by another building or use shall be located within 500 feet of such parking facilities.

   B.   Findings for Granting Shared/Joint Use and Off-site Parking Arrangements. To grant a request for shared/joint use or off-site parking, the Director shall make the following findings:

      1.   There is clear and convincing evidence that peak-hour parking demand from all uses does not coincide and/or the uses are such that the hours of operation are different for the various businesses or uses.

      2.   Adjacent or nearby properties will not be adversely affected by the shared/joint use or off-site parking.

      3.   The parking arrangement is consistent with the General Plan and all requirements of this Code.

   C.   Legal Agreement Required. A legal agreement shall be signed by all parties using shared/joint use parking facilities. Such agreement shall be approved by the CityAttorney and Director, shall be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder, and shall continue to be valid upon change of ownership.

   D.   Change in Use. In the event of a change in use, a new application shall be filed or the existing agreement amended to the satisfaction of the Director. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Compact Parking. Compact parking spaces, where provided, shall not comprise more than 15 percent of any development and shall be developed subject to the approval of the Director. All compact spaces shall be individually identified with the word “COMPACT” in not less than 20-inch high block letters painted in a highly visible (contrasting) color. Such designation shall be located in each compact space within three feet of the driveway aisle.

   B.   Tandem Parking. Tandem parking shall not be allowed unless approved through the granting of a Minor Variance pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 10.98 (Variances and Minor Variances). (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   Every lot or parcel of land used for off-street parking purposes, including vehicle sales areas and service station sites, shall be kept free of weeds, potholes, and other similar hazards to the safety of pedestrian and vehicular movement. All required parking lot landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   It is unlawful to store and/or park on any lot in any residential zone any commercial vehicle exceeding an unladen weight of 6,000 pounds. This restriction does not apply to private recreational vehicles belonging to the resident or guest of the property, provided such recreational vehicle complies with the size restrictions established in Section 10.10.040 (Recreational Vehicle Parking). (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   It is unlawful to store or park any vehicle having an unladen weight of at least 10,000 pounds for more than three consecutive hours during any 24-hour period on any lot or parcel within the C-1 and C-2 zones, and on any lot or parcel subject to the provisions of the Downtown Specific Plan. Further, it is unlawful to store or park on such lot any trailer of any size or weight that is not attached to a motor vehicle. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the parking of any vehicle (including nonmotorized trailers) that is in the process of being loaded or unloaded. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Applicability. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all zones except the R-E, R-1, and R-2 zones.

   B.   Minimum Landscaping. A minimum of five percent of all off-street parking areas, including vehicle sales lots and service station sites, shall be landscaped with trees and other suitable plants and shall be permanently maintained. No required setback areas shall be included in the five percent calculation. The landscape material shall consist of a combination of groundcover, shrubs, flowering plants, and trees.

   C.   Buffer along Public Right-of-way. All off-street parking areas shall be buffered from any adjacent public right-of-way per Section 10.30.100.B.

   D.   Planting Areas. All landscaping shall be contained within planting areas. Each planting area shall be bound by a concrete curb having a minimum height and width of not less than six inches. Raised planters constructed of similar materials may be permitted and shall be subject to review and approval by the responsible Review Authority. Landscape planter areas shall be located and distributed throughout the parking lot.

   E.   Permanent Water Irrigation Systems. All planting areas shall be served by a permanent water irrigation system. Such irrigation system shall comply with the Water Efficient Landscaping guidelines in Section 10.32.120 (Landscape Installation and Maintenance Standards).

   F.   Off-Street Parking Areas with 10 or More Parking Spaces. Off-street parking areas with 10 or more parking spaces shall comply with the following.

      1.   Planting in parking areas shall consist of water-efficient evergreen shade trees, groundcover, low shrubs, flowering plants, and mulch to provide 100 percent coverage of required landscape areas. Trees shall be a minimum of 15 gallons in size and six feet in height at the time of planting, and shall be of a variety that is fast growing and capable of providing maximum shade coverage.

      2.   All interior and perimeter rows of parking spaces shall be provided with curbed planting islands to provide suitable planting areas for shade trees. Planting islands shall be a minimum of six feet wide and shall contain at least one tree for every four parking spaces in the row which the island is serving.

      3.   Perimeter landscaping shall be located along parking lot edges not abutting a right-of-way. Such landscaping areas shall be not less than six feet wide and shall contain at least one tree for each 30 linear feet of planting. A narrower perimeter strip may be provided and the tree requirement may be modified, at the discretion of the Director, if lot size or configuration cannot support a six-foot perimeter strip.

      4.   Landscaping fronting a street (except alleyways) shall include a minimum of one tree for every 30 feet of frontage, plus shrub planting which provides a visual screen of three to four feet in height within two years of planting.

      5.   Landscaping within interior parking areas shall have a continuous curbed island, not less than five feet wide, provided between each row of parking spaces. The island shall incorporate a minimum of one tree per four parking spaces and ground cover or shrub planting to provide one hundred percent coverage within two years of planting. Trees shall be provided with root control barriers.

      6.   All tree wells shall have minimum dimensions of five feet by five feet.

      7.   Terminal islands shall be a minimum of four feet wide and shall contain at least one tree for each row of parking spaces for which the island is serving.

   G.   Landscape Requirements - All Development. Commercial, industrial, and institutional developments shall comply with specific landscape requirements in Section 10.32.090 (Landscape Requirements - Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Developments); and residential developments shall comply with specific landscape requirements in Section 10.32.100 (Landscape Requirements - Residential Development).

(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Applicability. Designated, safe, and secure bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for all public and civic facilities, schools, retail commercial, and office uses. Such bike parking facilities may be unenclosed or enclosed.

   B.   General Standards. Bicycle parking shall be located on a paved surface, in proximity to a building entrance, and in a visibly secure location adjacent to the building. At a minimum, bicycle parking shall consist of at least one stationary bicycle rack, typically a concrete slab or vertical metal bar, where the bicyclist supplies a padlock and chain or cable to secure the bicycle to a stationary object.

   C.   Bicycle Parking Requirements. Bicycle parking shall be provided as required by the California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen). (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Applicability. Every commercial, industrial, civic, and institutional structure and/or use shall have and maintain loading space(s) as required by this Chapter.

   B.   Number and Size of Loading Spaces Required. Table 3-9 indicates the number and size of loading spaces required. These requirements may be adjusted, at the discretion of the Director, for individual projects based on site configuration, access, whether the building or buildings serves one or multiple users, and other physical characteristics of a project site, and provided that written findings are made regarding the circumstances warranting the adjustment.

   C.   Permitted and Prohibited Locations. Required loading facilities shall be located on the same lot or parcel of land with the use in which it is intended to serve, and shall be exclusive of the required parking facilities. Loading facilities shall be located and designed in a manner that does not interfere with any required parking facilities or internal site circulation, with the exception of underground fuel tanks at fuel service stations. Further, no loading shall be permitted in a public alley and/or street.

   D.   Use of Landscape Screening. Loading areas for trucks shall incorporate landscaping to provide screening of the loading area if otherwise visible from the public rights-of-way, adjacent uses, and pedestrian circulation. This shall not apply to tanker trucks that deliver fuel to service stations. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   Properties and uses included within the boundaries of the Downtown Business District Specific Plan shall comply with the parking and loading regulations contained within the Specific Plan regarding required number of parking spaces, shared parking, maximum distance to parking lots, loading regulations, and all other applicable provisions.

 

(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   The state legislature has found that:

   A.   The waters of the state are of limited supply and are subject to ever increasing demands;

   B.   The continuation of California’s economic prosperity is dependent on the availability of adequate supplies of water for future uses;

   C.   It is the policy of the state to promote the conservation and efficient use of water and to prevent the waste of this valuable resource;

   D.   Landscapes are essential to the quality of life in California by providing areas for active and passive recreation and as an enhancement to the environment by cleaning air and water, preventing erosion, offering fire protection, and replacing ecosystems lost to development;

   E.   Landscape design, installation, maintenance, and management can and should be water efficient; and

   F.   Article X, Section 2 of the California Constitution specifies that the right to use water is limited to the amount reasonably required for the beneficial use to be served, and the right does not and shall not extend to waste or unreasonable method of use of water.

   G.   Consistent with these findings, the purpose of the city’s water efficient landscape ordinance is to establish a model acceptable under Governor Brown’s April 1, 2015 Drought Executive Order (B-19-25) as being at least as effective as the state model water efficient landscape ordinance in the context of conditions in the city in order to:

       1.   Promote the values and benefits of landscapes while recognizing the need to utilize water and other resources as efficiently as possible;

      2.   Establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, and maintaining and managing water efficient landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated projects;

      3.   Establish provisions for water management practices and water waste prevention for existing landscapes; and

      4.   Use water efficiently without waste by setting a Maximum Applied Water Allowance as an upper limit for water use and reduce water use to the lowest practical amount. (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)

   A.   New landscape installations or rehabilitation projects: As of the effective date of this chapter, all sections of this chapter shall apply to the following landscape projects:

      1.   New landscape projects, with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 500 square feet, requiring a building permit or landscape permit, plan check or design.

      2.   Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check, or design review.

      3.   New or rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area of 2,500 square feet or less may comply with the performance requirements of this ordinance or conform to the prescriptive measures (Appendix G) contained in the Planning Commission Guidelines for Water Efficient Landscape.

      4.   New or rehabilitated landscape projects using treated or untreated graywater or rainwater capture on site, any lot or parcels within the project that has less than 2,500 square feet of landscape area and meets the lot or parcel’s landscape water requirements (Estimated Total Water Use) entirely with the treated or untreated graywater or through stored rainwater capture on site is subject only to Appendix G of the Guidelines.

   B.   This water efficient landscape ordinance does not apply to:

      1.   Registered local, state, or federal historical sites;

      2.   Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system;

      3.   Mined-land reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system; or

      4.   Plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums that are open to the public.

   C.   The architectural guidelines of a common interest development, including apartments, condominiums, planned developments, and stock cooperatives, shall not prohibit or include conditions that have the effect of prohibiting the use of low-water use plants as a group.

   D.   The requirements of this chapter may be partially or wholly waived, at the discretion of the Development Services Director, or his/her designee, for landscape rehabilitation projects that are limited to replacement of plantings with equal or lower water needs and where any modifications to the irrigation system do not require ministerial permits and the irrigation system is found to be designed, operable, and programmed consistent with minimizing water waste in accordance with local water purveyor(s)’ regulations or programs. (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)

   The Planning Commission shall by resolution adopt guidelines providing rules, regulations, requirements and procedures to assure technical compliance with water efficiency standards at least as efficient as the model ordinance described in California Government Code Section 65595(a). (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)

   A.   Prior to installation, a landscape documentation package shall be submitted to the city for review and approval of all landscape projects subject to the provisions of this water efficient landscape ordinance. Any landscape documentation package submitted to the city shall comply with the provisions of the planning commission guidelines for water efficient landscaping.

   B.   The landscape documentation package shall include a certification by a landscape architect licensed in the State of California stating that the landscape design and water use calculations have been prepared by or under the supervision of the licensed professional and are certified to be in compliance with the provisions of this water efficient landscape ordinance and the planning commission guidelines for water efficient landscaping.

      1.   Landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the city for review and approval with appropriate water use calculations.

      2.   Water use calculations shall be consistent with calculations contained in the guidelines and shall be provided to the local water purveyor, as appropriate, under procedures determined by the city.

      3.   Verification of compliance of the landscape installation with the approved plans shall be obtained through a certification of completion in conjunction with a certificate of occupancy or permit final process, as provided in the planning commission guidelines for water efficient landscaping. (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)

   A.   For landscape installation or rehabilitation projects subject to the requirements of Section 10.32.030, the estimated applied water use allowed for the landscaped area shall not exceed the maximum applied water allowance (MAWA) calculated using an evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF) of 0.7, except for special landscaped areas where the MAWA is calculated using an ETAF of 1.0; or the design of the landscaped area shall otherwise be shown to be equivalently water-efficient in a manner acceptable to the city; as provided in the planning commission guidelines for water efficient landscaping.

   B.   Irrigation of all landscaped areas shall be conducted in a manner conforming to the rules and requirements, and shall be subject to penalties and incentives for water conservation and water waste prevention as determined and implemented by the local water purveyor or as mutually agreed by local water purveyor and the city. (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)

   The city may delegate to, or enter into a contract with, a local agency to implement, administer, and/or enforce any of the provisions of the water efficient landscape ordinance on behalf of the city. (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)

   The following definitions are applicable to this chapter:

   “Aggregate landscape areas” pertains to the areas undergoing development as one project or for production home neighborhoods or other situations where multiple parcels are undergoing development as one project, but will eventually be individually owned.

   “Applied water” means the portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the landscape.

   “Ecological restoration project” means a project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.

   “Estimated applied water use” means the average annual total amount of water estimated to be necessary to keep plants in a healthy state, calculated as provided in the guidelines. It is based on the reference evapotranspiration rate, the size of the landscape area, plant water use factors, and the relative irrigation efficiency of the irrigation system.

   “Evapotranspiration” or “ETo” see “Reference Evapotranspiration”.

   “Evapotranspiration adjustment factor” or “ETAF” is equal to the plant factor divided by the irrigation efficiency factor for a landscape project, as described in the Guidelines. The ETAF is calculated in the context of local reference evapotranspiration, using site-specific plant factors and irrigation efficiency factors that influence the amount of water that needs to be applied to the specific landscaped area. A combined plant mix with a site-wide average plant factor of 0.5 (indicating a moderate water need) and average irrigation efficiency of 0.71 produces an ET adjustment factor of (0.7) = (0.5/0.71), which is the standard of water use efficiency generally required by this water efficient landscape ordinance and the guidelines, except that the ETAF for a special landscape area shall not exceed 1.0.

   “Guidelines” refers to the guidelines for implementation of the water efficient landscape ordinance, as adopted by the city, which describes procedures, calculations, and requirements for landscape projects subject to this water efficient landscape ordinance.

   “Hardscapes” means any durable material or feature (pervious and non-pervious) installed in or around a landscaped area, such as pavement or walls. Pools and other water features are considered part of the landscaped area and not considered hardscapes for purposes of this water efficient landscape ordinance.

   “Irrigation efficiency” means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management practices. The irrigation efficiency for purposes of this water efficient landscape ordinance are 0.75 for overhead spray devices and 0.81for drip systems.

   “Landscaped area” means all the planting areas, turf areas, and water features in a landscape design plan subject to the maximum applied water allowance and estimated applied water use calculations. The landscaped area does not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, other pervious or non-pervious hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).

   “Landscape contractor” means a person licensed by the State of California to construct, maintain, repair, install, or subcontract the development of landscape systems.

   “Landscape documentation package” means the documents required to be provided to the city for review and approval of landscape design projects, as described in the guidelines.

   “Landscape project” means total area of landscape in a project, as provided in the definition of “landscaped area,” meeting the applicability requirements under section 26-750.1100 of this water efficient landscape ordinance.

   “Local agency” means a city or county, including a charter city or charter county, that is authorized to implement, administer, and/or enforce any of the provisions of the water efficient landscape ordinance. The local agency may be responsible for the enforcement or delegation of enforcement of this water efficient landscape ordinance including, but not limited to, design review, plan check, issuance of permits, and inspection of a landscape project.

   “Local water purveyor” means any entity, including a public agency, city, county, or private water company that provides retail water service.

   “Maximum applied water allowance” or “MAWA” means the upper limit of annual applied water for the established landscaped area as specified in Section 2.2 of the guidelines. It is based upon the area’s reference evapotranspiration, the ET adjustment factor, and the size of the landscaped area. The estimated applied water use shall not exceed the maximum applied water allowance. MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(ETAF x LA) + (1-ETAF) x SLA.

   “Mined-land reclamation projects” means any surface mining operation with a reclamation plan approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975.

   “New construction” means, for the purposes of this water efficient landscape ordinance, a new building with a landscape or other new landscape such as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building.

   “Non-pervious” means any surface or natural material that does not allow for the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil.

   “Pervious” means any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material and into the underlying soil.

   “Permit” means an authorizing document issued by local agencies for new construction or rehabilitated landscape.

   “Plant factor” or “plant water use factor” is a factor, when multiplied by ETo, that estimates the amount of water needed by plants. For purposes of this Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, the plant factor range for low water use plants is 0 to 0.1; the plant factor range for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0.6; and the plant factor range for high water use plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant factors cited in this Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance are derived from the publication “Water Use Classification of Landscape Species.” Plant factors may also be obtained from horticultural researchers from academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).

   “Recycled water” or “reclaimed water” means treated or recycled wastewater of a quality suitable for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation and water features. This water is not intended for human consumption.

   “Reference evapotranspiration” or “ETo” means a standard measurement of environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants. ETo is given expressed in inches per day, month, or year as represented in Appendix A of the Guidelines, and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of four (4) to seven (7) inch tall, cool-season grass that is well watered. Reference evapotranspiration is used as the basis of determining the maximum applied water allowances.

   “Rehabilitated landscape” means any re-landscaping project that meets the applicability criteria of Section 10.32.030, where the modified landscape area is greater than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.

   “Special landscape area” means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, areas irrigated with recycled water, water features using recycled water, and recreational areas dedicated to active play such as parks, sports fields, golf courses, and where turf provides a playing surface.

   “Turf” means a ground cover surface of mowed grass. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass, Red fescue, and Tall fescue are cool-season grasses. Bermuda grass, Kikuyu grass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustine grass, Zoysia grass, and Buffalo grass are warm-season grasses.

   “Valve” means a device used to control the flow of water in an irrigation system.

   “Water feature” means a design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. Water features include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, fountains, artificial streams, spas, and swimming pools (where water is artificially supplied). The surface area of water features is included in the high water use hydrozone of the landscaped area. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment, habitat protection or storm water best management practices that are not irrigated and used solely for water treatment or storm water retention are not water features and, therefore, are not subject to the water budget calculation. (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)

   A.   Applicability. The standards in this section shall apply to all commercial, industrial, and institutional developments.

   B.   Landscape coverage requirement. Shrubs, groundcover, and turf shall provide 100% coverage of those areas not occupied by structures, parking areas, storage, or trash enclosures at the time of issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Embellished pavement, fountains, and similar hardscape materials may in part be substituted for the required landscaping through the site plan and design review process or other discretionary review that applies.

   C.   Parkway planting and maintenance. Areas within the public right-of-way shall have landscaping installed by the developer/property owner. Parkways located between the curb and the sidewalk shall be a minimum of five feet wide unless altered by special engineering constraints, as determined by the City Engineer. Such area shall contain trees as per the street tree requirements specified in Section 10.32.120. Parkways may meander, thus reducing or increasing the minimum distance from the curb, subject to approval by the Director. The ground surface shall be planted with low spreading shrubs or groundcover to provide 100% coverage. Turf shall not be used unless specifically approved by the Director.

   D.   Parkway-adjacent planting and maintenance. Parkways located between the sidewalk and the edge of development shall meet the following requirements:

      1.   Such areas shall contain at least one 24-inch-box tree for every 30 linear feet of frontage. This calculation establishes the number of required trees; the trees are not required to be located linear or equally spaced. Although not specifically required, planting areas of variable widths are encouraged, particularly for projects with frontages exceeding 150 feet. Trees without invasive roots and root control barriers shall be required.

      2.   The ground surface shall contain shrubs, mulch, or ground cover to provide coverage within two years. Turf shall not be used in area narrower than five feet unless approved by the Director.

      3.   If a wall or fence separates the development from the street, planting vines or espalier shrubs shall be incorporated into the planting design.

   E.   Required landscaping for loading areas. Loading areas shall incorporate landscaping to provide screening if visible from the public right-of-way, adjacent uses, and pedestrians.

   F.   Required landscaping for trash enclosures. Trash enclosure areas visible from a public right-of-way shall contain a planting area around the perimeter of the enclosure wall except at access gates. The landscaping in the planting area shall consist of vertical plantings such as tall shrubs or hedges and vines on the enclosure walls. (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)

   A.   Applicability. The standards in this section shall apply to all residential uses.

   B.   R-E, R-1, and R-2 Zones

      1.   Front yard. All front yard areas shall be provided with landscaping and irrigation. In front yards, hardscape materials, exclusive of the required minimum driveway area and permitted parking area, shall not exceed 15% of the front yard area. The balance of the front yard area shall be planted with live plant materials. The use of hardscape for walkways, porches, and outdoor living areas is allowed.

      2.   Side yards on corner lots. On a corner lot, any side yard that abuts and is visible from a public right-of-way shall be landscaped and provided with irrigation.

   C.   R-3 and R-4 Zones. All yard areas in the R-3 and R-4 zones not covered by structures, driveways, patios, walkways, pools/spas, or similar features shall be fully landscaped and provided with permanent irrigation systems. Hardscape materials may comprise up to 30 percent of the landscape area. (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)

   The species of trees installed along any street shall comply with the approved list of acceptable street trees in the City Master Street Tree Plan. All plantings of street trees shall have approval from the Director prior to installation. Installation, maintenance, and removal of street trees shall comply with the requirements of the Master Street Tree Plan. (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)

   A.   Planting Installation.

      1.   All trees shall be double-staked in the direction of the prevailing wind.

      2.   Ground covers shall be planted in a triangular pattern spaced to ensure 100% coverage within one year of installation.

      3.   A minimum three-inch layer of mulch material shall be applied to all shrub and tree planted areas at installation.

   B.   Landscape and irrigation system maintenance.

      1.   The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of landscape to ensure that plant material is maintained to be healthy. Dead or diseased plants must be replaced immediately.

      2.   Plants shall be selectively pruned in accordance with professional trimming standards to maintain their intended shapes and sizes, and to ensure due health of the species and safety of the public.

      3.   To the extent possible, topping of trees shall be avoided.

      4.   Irrigation systems shall be constantly maintained and adjusted to eliminate water waste and ensure the healthy survival of the plant material.

      5.   Water waste resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation leading to excessive runoff, low-head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, walks, roadways, or structures is prohibited.

      6.   Irrigation systems and their components shall be maintained in a fully functional manner consistent with the originally approved design. A regular maintenance schedule shall be followed, including but not limited to checking, adjusting, and repairing irrigation equipment; resetting the automatic controller; aerating and dethatching turf areas; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; and weeding in all landscaped areas. (Ord. 17-948 § 4, 2017)

   This Chapter establishes sign regulations intended to promote and support economic success in the community while protecting and enhancing aesthetic qualities in the City's business districts and residential neighborhoods; enhancing property values; promoting the use of signs that are complementary in scale, proportion, and style with the developments they support; minimizing visual clutter; and ensuring that signs are designed and located in a manner that minimizes potential hazards to the safety and movement of vehicles and pedestrians. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   This Chapter shall apply to the construction, erection, installation, and maintenance of all outdoor signs and window signs in all areas of the City. With regard to properties within the Downtown Business District Specific Plan area or any other area that is governed by a specific plan, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply only to the extent that a specific plan does not address a particular signage issue. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   Every permanent sign shall have an identifying number, name of the contractor or installer, the month and year of installation, and if illuminated, the voltage number plainly placed on the exterior surface of the sign body in a location where such information will be readily visible after installation. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   It is the City’s policy and intent to regulate both commercial and noncommercial signs in a viewpoint-neutral and content-neutral manner. The message of the sign shall not be reviewed except to the minimum extent necessary to identify the type of sign. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   For the purposes of this Chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, the following sign definitions shall apply:

   Advertising sign means a sign that promotes events or activities or uses, products, or services obtainable on the premises through the use of words, letters, symbols, or combination thereof.

   Attachment means a structural device needed for keeping a sign fixed to the ground, wall, or other allowed location.

   Awning means a structure attached to, and projecting from, a building wall for aesthetic and shade purposes.Awnings typically consist of a frame covered with fabric, vinyl, or metal and are generally placed over windows and doors. Awnings are generally not constructed as an integral part of the structure but rather are attached after the structure is complete.

   Balloon display means an arrangement of one or more inflated balloons, tethered at a fixed location and primarily intended to draw attention to that location.

   Banner means a sheet made of cloth, vinyl, or similar lightweight, flexible material (except paper) attached to or suspended from any structure, building, staff, pole, line, framing, or other projection generally displayed for advertising purposes. This definition does not include a flag.

   Billboard means a permanent structure used for the display of off-site commercial messages which are not related to the provision of services or the sale of products available on the subject site, as well as used for the display of noncommercial messages, including public service announcements.

   Bulletin board means a repository board for posting notices, advertisements, or messages of a private or public purpose.

   Center means commercial, industrial, professional, or business structures and associated facilities that have been designed and developed together as an integrated unit, sharing common parking facilities. A “center” may consist of several different uses within a single structure or several different structures.

   Commercial sign means any sign that directly or indirectly names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial or similar business activity.

   Copy means the specific text, words, letters, or numbers used for advertising a product, service or event.

   Cutout means every type of display in the form of letters, figures, characters, representations, or others that extend beyond the primary billboard sign face or irregular forms attached to or superimposed upon a billboard.

   Electronic display billboard- means a billboard electronic or digital technology- including but not limited to LED (light emitting diodes) or CED (charge emitting diodes) or plasma, or their functional equivalent-which is capable of displaying images that change electronically and intermittently.

   Flag means a piece of cloth or bunting with definitive colors, patterns, or symbolic devices, used as a symbol for a nation, governmental entity, religious entity, or other organization and not containing a commercial message.

   Height of a sign means the vertical distance measured from the grade level closest to the bottom of the sign or sign support to the highest point of the sign structure, frame, or uppermost portion of any copy, whichever is higher. See Figure 3-10.

   Letter height means the vertical distance from the lowest point to the highest point of any letter or other piece of copy used in a sign.

   Logo means a symbol, character or emblem representing an identifiable trademark, corporate entity, or marketable product.

   Master sign program means sign criteria intended to provide uniformity and consistency among the signs in a commercial or industrial development with multiple tenants by regulating the type, number, location, size, style, or color of signs permitted in the development.

   Multiple-tenant development means a commercial or industrial development designed and/or constructed and/or operated as a single project and containing not less than two separate uses in separate structures or in the same structure.

   Mural means an artistic painting on a wall or other vertical surface, generally of large size and intended to be viewed from a distance. A mural does not contain a commercial message.

   Noncommercial sign means any sign which is not determined to be a commercial sign.

   Pennant means a banner or similar device typically triangular in shape that is used to attract attention to a product or location for advertising purposes.

   Supporting structure means any device such as a pole, column, wall, or similar contrivance used to secure a sign in a vertical position for viewing.

   Sign means any device intended for visual communication and that contains any announcement, declaration, demonstration, insignia, banner, pennant, illustration, or graphic used to advertise or promote the interest of any person, business, group, or enterprise.

   Sign, A-frame means a freestanding portable sign that is mounted on a frame that widens on the bottom, forming a shape similar to the letter “A” when viewed from the side. See Figure 3-11 - Types of Signs.

   Sign area means the cumulative area enclosed by parallel vertical and parallel horizontal lines encompassing each letter, logo, graphic, or other element of a two-dimensional sign message, as determined by the Director. For signs on a panel, board, or cabinet that is removable from the structure to which such panel, board, or cabinet is mounted (such as cabinet signs or projecting signs), the sign area shall equal the area of the panel, board, or cabinet face. See Figure 3-12 - Measurement of Sign Area.

   Sign, awning or canopy means a sign attached to, painted on, or applied to an awning or canopy that is attached to a structure. See Figure 3-11 Types of Signs.

   Sign, business tenant means a changeable letter board or similar noncommercial sign erected for the purpose of identifying for visitors the current tenants of a building and their office locations within a multitenant office building.

   Sign, cabinet means a sign generally characterized by a singular metal cabinet with a plexiglass or plastic sign face that contains the entire sign message. Lighting elements are usually installed in the interior of the cabinet to provide backlighting for the sign. See Figure 3-11 - Types of Signs.

   Sign, changeable copy means a sign where letters, graphics, logo or messages are affixed in such a manner that they may be easily changed without affecting the sign structure. This definition does not include electronic display billboards.

   Sign, directory means a sign that lists the tenants of a particular development by name and address and/or unit number. Directory signs usually are oriented toward and intended for viewing by off-street vehicle traffic and/or pedestrians.

   Sign, electronic changeable face or digital changeable face means a sign that uses any manner of lights, including light-emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, lights bulbs, or other illumination devices, to create a commercial message - with text and/or images - within the sign display area. Electronic changeable face signs include computer programmable, microprocessor controlled electronic, or digital displays.

   Sign, electronic readerboard means a sign that uses any manner of lights, including light-emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, lights bulbs, or other illumination devices, to create a non-commercial text-only message within the sign display area.

   Sign face means the surface upon which a sign message may be applied. The sign face may be greater than the sign area if the all of the available sign face is not utilized for the copy.

   Sign, freestanding means a sign that is supported by a structure other than a building and permanently fixed in or upon the ground, such as pylon signs and monument signs. See Figure 3-11 - Types of Signs.

   Sign, hand-held means any temporary commercial message sign which is held by a person and which may or may not advertise a business located on the premises where the person is holding that sign.

   Sign, lighted means a sign that is illuminated by an internal, external, or indirect light source.

   Sign, marquee means a sign placed on a building marquee, generally found at theaters, and provides for changeable copy.

   Sign, menu board means a sign, either detached or attached to a structure for a business providing drive-through service, displaying the type and price of the commodities sold in connection with the drive-through service and located adjacent to and oriented toward the drive-through lane.

   Sign, monument means a freestanding sign that is supported by an enclosed structure that has at least the same length and width as the sign face it supports. See Figure 3-11 - Types of Signs.

   Sign, name means a sign containing the name and/or address of the occupant of the premises.

   Sign, neon means a sign containing electric gas tube lighting such as argon, neon, krypton, helium, or xenon.

   Sign, non-commercial means a sign that does not advertise, identify or otherwise direct attention to a product or business but instead conveys an opinion, idea, concept or similar message.

   Sign, nonconforming means any sign that does not conform to all applicable requirement and limitations of this Chapter.

   Sign, off-premises. See “Billboard.”

   Sign, on-premises means a sign that advertises or identifies businesses, services, goods, persons, or events that are on the same lot, parcel, property, or center on which the sign is located.

   Sign, painted means any sign that has a message, illustration, graphic, or copy that is painted directly onto a sign face, wall, or other surface.

   Sign, permanent means a sign intended to be erected and maintained for a period of time in excess of 90 days.

   Sign plan means elevations, site plan, structural, and/or electrical drawings illustrating the design, size, materials, colors, and location of a proposed sign(s) and the method of attachment to the building, structure, or ground.

   Sign, pole means a permanent freestanding sign which is supported entirely by a single pole, post or upright that is narrower than the message board that it supports. See Figure 3-11 - Types of Signs.

   Sign, political means a noncommercial sign promoting a candidate for political office or a measure scheduled for election.

   Sign, portable means a freestanding sign that is not permanently affixed, anchored, or secured to either the ground or an immovable structure.

   Sign, projecting means a sign that projects from and is supported by a wall or structure with the display surface of the sign typically at or near a 90 degree angle to the structure facade.

   Sign, public utility means a sign providing information, directions, or warnings regarding public utilities facilities such as gas, water, sewer lines or electricity.

   Sign, pylon means a permanent freestanding sign which is supported entirely by two or more pole(s), post(s), or upright(s) that are narrower than the message board that it supports. See Figure 3-10 - Types of Signs.

   Sign, service station price means a sign at a gasoline service station that indicates the fuel grade designation, price per gallon of gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel offered for sale, and the method of sale and such other information as may be required by State law.

   Sign, street-oriented freestanding means a freestanding sign that is designed and constructed with the intention of attracting the attention of motorists on adjacent streets and highways to the occupant, tenant, or the products or services offered on the property on which the sign is located.

   Sign, temporary means a sign intended to be displayed for a period of time not to exceed 90 days.

   Sign, tenant identification wall means a sign attached to the wall of a building or structure in a plane parallel or approximately parallel to the plane of such wall or structure that identifies the business located within the building or, in the case of a residential use of property, the current residents of building or group of buildings.

   Sign, vehicle means a sign painted or placed on a vehicle for the purpose of advertising a business, product or service. See Figure 3-11 - Types of Signs.

   Sign, wall means a sign fastened parallel to a wall and which the letters, cabinet, or other part of the sign structure does not project more than 18 inches from the building or structure. See Figure 3-11 - Types of Signs.

   Sign, window means any sign painted, attached, glued or otherwise affixed to the inside or outside of a window or any glazed surface of any structure or are located in such a manner as to be clearly visible outside of a structure. See Figure 3-11 - Types of Signs.

   Streamer means a line of ribbons or small flags generally suspended over a property to attract attention.

   Structure, sign means a structure of any kind erected or maintained to support any sign, poster, bill, printing, painting, or other advertising device. For purposes of this definition, a freestanding wall may be considered a sign structure if it is used to support a sign.

   Twirler means any streamer, ribbon, propeller, or similar device meant to attract attention to a product or service.

   Tivoli lights means a string of small lights consisting of clear or non-colored bulbs that are not more than one inch in length used for decoration purposes.

(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   General. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, no sign shall be altered, replaced, erected, constructed, or attached on buildings, structures, or property until a sign plan application, on a form designated by the City, has been approved by either the Director or Commission, as set forth in this Section. The Director may request additional information to ensure compliance with this Chapter and other provisions of the La Puente Municipal Code.

   B.   Signs Requiring Commission Approval. The following signs shall be subject to review and approval by the Commission.

      1.   Master sign program;

      2.   Freestanding signs over six feet in height;

      3.   Murals;

      4.   Painted wall signs;

      5.   Electronic Display Billboards;

   C.   Signs Requiring Director Approval. The following signs are subject to review and approval by the Director.

      1.   Signs to be placed on structures for which a master sign program is not required;

      2.   Signs consistent with an approved master sign program;

      3.   Temporary signs;

      4.   Signs erected on a property for the purpose of providing information regarding direction to and/or identification of businesses and/or residences on that site;

      5.   Any other nonexempt sign not subject to Commission review and approval;

   D.   Time for Review.

      1.   For those signs subject to review by the Director, the Director shall review the sign plan application within 15 calendar days after the application has been deemed complete and shall make a determination to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application unless the applicant has requested or received authorization for an extension of time.

      2.   For those signs subject to review by the Commission, the Commission shall review the sign plan application or master sign program within 60 days after the application has been deemed complete and shall make a determination to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application unless the applicant has requested or received authorization for an extension of time.

      3.   For any sign plan application or master sign program submitted in conjunction with another discretionary application pursuant to this Zoning Code, the time period for action for the sign application shall be the same as that associated with the other application.

   E.   Required Findings for Approval.

      1.   The Director or Commission, as applicable, shall approve a sign application or master sign program if the following findings can be made:

         a.   The sign plan or sign program meets the requirements and sign design standards set forth in this Chapter; and

         b.   The sign plan or sign program is compatible with development on the subject property and developments in the immediate vicinity of the subject property, and does not detract from the character or quality of surrounding properties.

      2.   In reaching a decision, neither the Director nor the Commission shall be bound by the formal rules of evidence.

   F.   Appeals.

      1.   Any decision by the Director or the Commission under this Chapter may be appealed pursuant to the applicable provisions of Chapter 10.114 (Appeals).

      2.   Following exhaustion of all available appellate procedures within the City, any appellant may seek judicial review of the City’s final decision pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5. This provision does not limit an applicant’s or appellant’s ability to seek judicial review by other means. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Exempt Signs. The following signs shall not require approval of a sign application, provided that any such sign identified in this Section is erected and maintained in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. The City has determined that such exemptions are appropriate, as the signs described in this Section are incidental to the identification of an allowed business or similar use of a property and are generally erected for purposes of providing information to the public that is temporary or seasonal in nature, assisting with the safe movement of persons and vehicles, and providing information that promotes general public health, safety, and welfare. Such signs or actions related to signs shall not be counted toward the allowable sign area for signs requiring permits or other discretionary approvals by the City.

      1.   Copy changes on an approved changeable copy sign.

      2.   Signs advertising a property for sale, lease, or rental, subject to the provisions set forth in Section 10.34.080 (Regulations for Exempt Signs), below.

      3.   Signs erected by a property undergoing construction or remodeling of an approved project, subject to the provisions set forth in Section 10.34.070 (Regulations for Exempt Signs), below.

      4.   Signs erected by a property management company on property it manages, provided that no such sign is greater than 12 square feet in area and no more than one such sign is placed on any one property.

      5.   Signs provided on a property for the purpose of directing safe vehicle and pedestrian movement on such property.

      6.   Signs on property where there is a yard sale taking place in compliance with Section 5.50.070(f) of the Municipal Code, and provided such signs comply with the provisions of Chapter 5.50.

      7.   Flags, provided that the flag is not greater than 24 square feet in area, the flagpole does not exceed the maximum building height permitted of the zone in which the flag is erected, and no more than two flags are flown.

      8.   Plaques or markers, as authorized and approved as to materials and size by the Council and installed by the City or an authorized entity, identifying a historic place or event.

      9.   Public utility signs identifying underground or aboveground facilities, cables, conduits, or potentially hazardous conditions, provided that such signs do not exceed six square feet in area.

      10.   Any sign required by an applicable Federal, State, or local law regulation or ordinance.

      11.   Seasonal and temporary holiday decorations, provided they are removed within 10 days following the end of the holiday.

      12.   Tivoli lights, provided they do not advertise goods or services for sale, lease, or rent.

      13.   Lights used as architectural accents on a structure and clearly not depicting a message or advertising a product or service.

      14.   Non-illuminated noncommercial message signs not exceeding 24 square feet in area and six feet in overall height, and placed a minimum distance of five feet from the property line.

      15.   Street address (number) signs, building identification signs, business tenant signs, and nameplates on residences and business locations, provided such signs do not exceed three square foot in area, are limited to one sign per property, and are pedestrian oriented.

      16.   Signs erected by a public agency that provide for the safe and efficient control of traffic and parking, or for the notification of essential government services.

      17.   Safety and emergency signs erected by a public agency.

      18.   Non-Commercial Signs.

   B.   Exempt Sign Maintenance Activities. The ordinary maintenance and minor repairs of signs that do not involve replacement, alteration, reconstruction, relocation, or expansion shall be exempt from the permitting requirements of this Chapter. However, building permits and or electrical permits may be required for certain maintenance and/or minor repairs. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Signs on Property for Sale, Lease, or Rental. Signs on property for sale, lease, or rental are allowed in all zones subject to the following requirements:

      1.   Location. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, signs on property for sale, lease, or rental may only be posted on the property which is for sale, lease, or rental. The sign may be mounted on the building wall.

      2.   Number. One unlighted, wall-mounted or freestanding sign on property for sale, lease, or rental is permitted for each street frontage.

      3.   Allowable Sign Area.

         a.   In a single-family residential zone, signs on property for sale, lease, or rental shall not exceed six square feet per sign face. In a multiple-family residential zone, signs on property for sale, lease, or rental shall not exceed 12 square feet per sign face.

         b.   In commercial or industrial zones, signs on property for sale, lease, or rental shall not exceed a total of 24 square feet on any street frontage or 48 square feet in total sign area on the site.

      4.   Height.

         a.   Wall-mounted signs on property for sale, lease, or rental shall not extend above the highest point of a parapet wall or the lowest point of a sloping roof.

         b.   Freestanding signs on property for sale, lease, or rental shall not exceed five feet in height from finished grade in residential zones, and not more than eight feet in height from finished grade in commercial or industrial zones.

      5.   Time Limits. All signs on property for sale, lease, or rental shall be removed from the premises within seven days after the property or tenant space has been rented, leased, or sold.

   B.   Signs on Property Undergoing Construction or Remodeling. Signs on property undergoing construction or remodeling are allowed in all zones subject to the following:

      1.   Location. The sign may only be posted on the property that the sign is intended to advertise except as otherwise provided in this section. The sign shall be not less than ten feet from any property line, except if the subject property has a setback area that is less than ten feet from the property line, the sign may be placed one-half the distance between the existing building and the property line or the sign may be mounted on the building wall.

      2.   Number. One unlighted, wall-mounted or freestanding such sign is permitted for each street frontage.

      3.   Allowable Sign Area.

         a.   In any residential zone, a sign on a property undergoing construction or remodeling shall not exceed a total of 12 square feet on any street frontage or 24 square feet in total sign area on the site in any residential zone.

         b.   In any commercial or industrial zone, a sign on a property undergoing construction or remodeling shall not exceed a total of 48 square feet on any street frontage or 96 square feet in total sign area on the site in any commercial or industrial zone.

      4.   Height.

         a.   Wall-mounted signs on a property undergoing construction or remodeling shall not extend above the highest point of a parapet wall or the lowest point of a sloping roof.

         b.   Freestanding signs on a property undergoing construction or remodeling shall not exceed eight feet in height from finished grade in residential zones, and not more than 10 feet in height from finished grade in commercial or industrial zones.

      5.   Time Limit. Any sign on a property undergoing construction or remodeling shall be removed within seven days after the City has issued a certificate of occupancy.

   C.   Signs Erected by Property Management on a Property It Manages. Signs erected by property management on a property it manages are allowed in all zones subject to the following:

      1.   Location. Such sign shall only be posted on a building wall facing a public street.

      2.   Number. One such allowed sign is permitted for each property.

      3.   Allowable Sign Area.

         a.   In residential zones, such sign shall not exceed a total of four square feet.

         b.   In commercial or industrial zones, such sign shall not exceed a total of six square feet.

      4.   Height. Such sign shall not extend above the highest point of a parapet wall or the lowest point of a sloping roof.

      5.   Time Limit. Such signs shall be removed within seven days after the person/firm indicated on such sign is no longer responsible for the management of the property and/or building.

   D.   Signs Erected for Providing Safe Vehicle and Pedestrian Movement. Signs erected on a property for the purposes of providing safe vehicle and pedestrian movement shall be subject to the approval of the Director in a number and location deemed necessary for the site. However, no sign permit shall be required. Such signs may be attached to building walls or freestanding, but in no event shall such signs exceed six square feet in sign area. Freestanding signs providing for safe vehicle and pedestrian movement shall not exceed four feet in height.

   E.   Non-Commercial Signs.

      1.   Non-commercial shall be permitted in all zones in the City.

      2.   Non-commercial signs shall not be posted in or on any of the following:

         a.   The public right-of-way;

         b.   Utility poles;

         c.   Street lights;

         d.   Within five feet of the curb face or edge of street for properties that do not abut a sidewalk;

         e.   Any other location prohibited under any federal, state, or local law, rule or regulation.

      3.   Non-commercial signs shall be removed within 10 calendar days after the date of the event for which the sign was erected. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   General. Signs that are not specifically permitted by this Chapter are prohibited.

   B.   Electronic Signs. No sign shall have blinking or flashing lights, nor lighting that changes periodically or gives the appearance or impression of movement, nor a composition partially or wholly comprised of electronic or other lights, nor contain moving parts or give the impression of movement, except the following:

      1.   Permitted electronic readerboards displaying noncommercial messages;

      2.   Barber pole signs;

      3.   Electronic Display Billboard permitted pursuant to Section 10.34.170 (Electronic Display Billboards).

   On-premises electronic signs with changeable commercial messages are specifically prohibited.

   C.   Signs with Exposed Lighting. Signs with exposed bulbs or tubing are prohibited, except neon or similar gas signs.

   D.   Vehicle-mounted Signs. Vehicle-mounted signs which have the sole purpose of on-site or off-site advertising which are not part of the operations of the business being advertised (e.g. company car, work truck, and delivery vehicles) are prohibited, except for the following:

      1.   Automobile, truck, or equipment dealerships or rental agencies, and where such sign only displays information associated with such dealership or agency; and

      2.   Where the sign is permanently or magnetically attached or painted on the vehicle and not attached or painted in a manner to render the vehicle or a door, window, hood, trunk, or tailgate of that vehicle immovable, unsafe, unusable, or in violation of the California Vehicle Code.

   E.   Cabinet Signs. Upon the effective date of the ordinance establishing this section, no new cabinet signs shall be permitted.

   F.   Other Prohibited Signs.

      1.   Signs dispensing or emitting bubbles, smoke, steam, or free-floating particles of matter.

      2.   Noise-emitting devices, flares, twirlers, propellers and similar devices that attract attention by loud noises, bright lights, or movement.

      3.   Lasers, search lights, spotlights or other light sources that project light into the sky, onto adjacent properties or rights-of-way are prohibited. Light sources that project light into the sky may be permitted in conjunction with an approved temporary use permit.

      4.   Inflatable devices and signs, with or without a commercial message, except for seasonal or holiday decorations on residentially zoned properties.

      5.   Statues used for advertising.

      6.   “A-frame” signs and portable signs.

      7.   Any permanent sign located on any roof.

      8.   Paper signs, posters, or other signs of similar construction located on the exterior of any structure.

      9.   Light bulb string lights used as advertising, except Tivoli or holiday lights. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Location. All signs and/or other advertising shall only be located on the same lot, parcel of land, property, or premises with the structure or use for which such signs or other advertising are intended to serve, except as permitted pursuant to Section 10.34.070.A (Exempt Signs) and permitted Electronic Display Billboards pursuant to Section 10.34.170 (Electronic Display Billboards).

   B.   Restricted from Public Rights-of-Way. All signs and/or other advertising shall not project or be located within any portion of a public right-of-way, except as otherwise specifically provided for in this Chapter.

   C.   Landscape Area Required. Freestanding signs shall be located within a landscaped planting area.

   D.   Electrical Equipment. Any electrical service provided for signs and/or other advertising shall be installed and located underground and shall be completely concealed from exterior exposure.

   E.   Uniform Style for Identification Signs. Building identification signs within an integrated development shall be designed to be uniform in location, design, and construction. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   The following sign regulations apply to the O zone.

   A.   Street-oriented freestanding signs designed and intended to be visible and read by motorists on a major or secondary highway, as defined by the Circulation and Infrastructure Element of the La Puente General Plan, are allowed on properties with a minimum frontage of 500 feet on such highway.

   B.   The freestanding sign shall be no greater than 250 square feet in area and 25 feet in height.

   C.   The freestanding sign shall be located at a distance from the public right-of-way that is not less than five feet. In addition, the sign shall not be less than five feet from any adjacent property, except if such adjacent property is in a residential zone, the minimum setback shall be 15 feet. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Tenant Identification Signs - R-2, R-3, and R-4 Zones Only. One tenant identification wall sign is allowed in the R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones on each building within a complex, subject to the limitations set forth in Table 3-10. Any such sign shall count toward the total of the maximum permitted sign area.

 

 

   B.   Development Identification Sign - All Residential Zones. For any residentially zoned property in any zone having 200 linear feet or more of property frontage on a street, one street-oriented monument sign on that street frontage is allowed to identify the development, subject to the following requirements. Any such sign shall count toward the total of the maximum permitted sign area.

      1.   The sign shall not exceed a height of five feet.

      2.   The sign face shall not exceed a total of 25 square feet in area.

      3.   In no case shall the sign be located less than five feet from any driveway entrance/exit or public right-of-way or 20 feet from any adjacent property.

      4.   The street address numbers of the property(ies) represented by the sign shall be included on all faces of the monument structure in four-inch high numerals. The area required for the numerals shall not be counted towards the maximum permitted sign area.

      5.   Such sign shall incorporate architectural elements, materials, and colors of the building(s) it represents. Exposed support posts, angle irons, conduits, cables, or other similar structural and electrical elements shall not be allowed. If the architectural features, color, or exterior materials of the building(s) are changed, the sign structure shall be similarly changed.

      6.   The location of such sign shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director.

   C.   Signs for Providing Safe Vehicle and Pedestrian Movement. For developments on sites five acres or larger in size, signs provided for the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians are allowed subject to the approval of the Director with regard to the number, size, and location of such signs deemed necessary for the site. In no event shall any single such sign exceed 25 square feet in sign area and four feet in height.

   D.   Bulletin Boards in All Residential Zones - Places of Religious Assembly, Charitable and Education Use, and Multi-family Residential Developments. On any property in a residential zone on which a place of religious assembly, charitable or educational use, or multi-family residential building has been established, a maximum of one freestanding or wall-mounted bulletin board sign may be erected and maintained, subject to the following requirements:

      1.   The bulletin board shall not be located on any area on the property visible from a public right-of-way.

      2.   The bulletin board shall not exceed eight feet in height.

      3.   The sign face shall not exceed 50 square feet in area. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   The following sign regulations apply to the C-1, C-2, and CM zones.

   A.   Freestanding Signs (Monument and Pylon).

      1.   Number, Size, and Height. The maximum number, size, and height of street-oriented freestanding signs shall be based upon the length of the street frontage of the property, center, business park, or cohesive business complex designed and functioning as one development. Signs erected for such development shall be regulated as established in Table 3-11.

 

      2.   Location Relative to Right-of-Way and Adjacent Property. Allowed signs shall be located minimum of five feet from any public right-of-way and a minimum of five feet from any adjacent property. Where the adjacent property is in a residential zone, the minimum setback shall be 15 feet.

      3.   Multiple Tenant Signs. On a street-oriented freestanding sign advertising multiple tenants, the minimum size of a single tenant's portion of such sign shall be not less than twelve 12 square feet in area.

      4.   Design of Street-Oriented Signs. All street-oriented freestanding signs and sign structures shall incorporate architectural elements, materials, and colors of the building(s) to which they relate. Exposed support posts, angle irons, conduits, cables or other similar structural and electrical elements are not permitted. If the architectural features, color, or exterior materials of the building(s) are changed, the sign structure shall be similarly changed.

      5.   Street Address Required on Monument Signs. The street address number(s) of the property(ies) represented by a monument sign shall be included on all faces of the monument structure in six-inch high numerals. The area required for the numerals shall not be counted towards the maximum permitted sign area.

   B.   Directory Signs. Directory signs are allowed only on properties, centers, or business parks exceeding five acres in size. Such signs shall be subject to the approval of the Director with regard to the number, size, and location. In no event shall any single directory sign exceed 50 square feet in sign area and eight feet in height.

   C.   Drive-through Business Signs. Drive-through businesses are allowed a maximum of two additional outdoor freestanding or wall-mounted menu board signs for the purpose of advertising services rendered or products sold on the premises. Each individual sign shall not exceed 40 square feet in area, or 60 feet combined area, and shall not exceed eight feet in height measured from finished grade. See also 10.50.090 (Menu and Drive-up Boards).

   D.   Signs on Buildings.

      1.   Tenant Identification Signs. Any tenant identification wall sign erected after the effective date of this Chapter in an existing multiple-tenant development shall comply with the following standards unless the property owner or designee applies for and is granted approval of a master sign program pursuant to Section 10.34.140 (Master Sign Programs).

         a.   Each tenant space is allowed one tenant identification wall sign on each side of the building facing a public street or parking facility for the building or where the main entrance is located. Each sign shall not exceed one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of such side of the building. In no case shall a tenant identification sign exceed 200 square feet in total area.

         b.   In addition to the main tenant identification wall sign, for each building wall visible from a public street, alley, or parking facility, a secondary tenant identification wall sign is allowed for every 50 linear feet of building wall. Each sign shall not exceed one-half square foot of sign area for each linear foot of building wall, nor shall the sign area of each sign exceed 50 square feet.

         c.   Tenant identification wall signs shall be attached parallel with the building wall or building fascia and shall not project more than 18 inches from the wall on which they are mounted. Tenant identification wall signs shall consist of individually attached letters no greater than 18 inches in height centered on the wall to which they are attached. Such signs shall not exceed 70 percent of the width of the respective tenant space and shall be centered vertically and horizontally in a sign band. The sign shall not project above or below the wall or building fascia upon which the sign is attached and shall maintain a minimum clearance of not less than eight feet above finished grade. If the sign is overhanging a driveway, it shall maintain a minimum clearance of not less than 16 feet above finished grade.

         d.   The copy on tenant identification wall signs shall consist of individual letters attached to the building wall, including but not limited to channel letters and raised letters other signs involving one-piece panels may be considered. Such signs shall include scalloped edges, rounded corners, or similar design features to avoid a box-like appearance. If necessary to provide reasonable sign area, such signs may project above or below fascia surfaces subject to the approval of the Director.

         h.   Sign color is limited to a maximum of three colors unless the use of corporate color schemes or logos dictates the use of more than three colors.

         i.   A maximum of two lines of copy is permitted, unless the configuration of a sign dictates that more than two lines of copy be used. Sign copy shall be placed on a horizontal line except if a corporate logo includes copy that is placed on other than a horizontal line.

      2.   Projecting Signs. In addition to tenant identification wall signs permitted above, projecting signs may be allowed subject to the following requirements:

         a.   Projecting signs are allowed only as a secondary identification sign and are only permitted on walls of buildings within five feet of a public right-of-way.

         b.   One projecting sign is allowed only at or near each public entrance to the building.

         c.   Each projecting sign shall not exceed a maximum of four square feet in area.

         d.   Projecting signs shall be placed perpendicular to the building wall and shall not extend above the level of the eave of a sloped roof or the highest point on a flat roof.

         e.   Projecting signs and their supports shall not project more than three feet from the wall to which they are attached and shall not project over the public right-of-way.

         f.   Projecting signs shall maintain a minimum vertical clearance of not less than eight feet from finished grade.

         g.   The design, materials, and colors of the projecting sign and sign supports shall complement the style of the building and shall be consistent with design guidelines adopted by the City.

      3.   Address Signs Required. All building tenant spaces shall display the number of the building address on the building wall, window, or door above or next to the main entrance. In no case shall the numerals and letters be less than four inches in height. The area required for the numerals shall not be counted towards the maximum permitted sign area.

      4.   Awning Signs. The following regulations shall apply to awning signs.

         a.   Awning signs shall only be located on valance panels that are horizontal or nearly horizontal. Such sign shall maintain a minimum clearance of not less than eight feet over any public or private sidewalk or walkway and 16 feet over any driveway.

         b.   Not more than two awning signs are permitted per side of a building.

         c.   Awning signs shall not exceed a total area of four square feet, and copy shall not exceed eight inches in height.

      5.   Marquee Sign. A maximum of two marquee signs for movie or theater uses are allowed subject to the following provisions.

         a.   For single-screen motion picture theaters and live performance theaters, each sign area shall not exceed 60 square feet per sign face. For a multiple-screen motion picture theater, the sign area shall not exceed 20 square feet per screen, up to a maximum of 200 square feet per sign face;

         b.   Marquee signs can have a manual changeable copy or electronic changeable copy.

         c.   The height of the letters shall not exceed 24 inches.

         d.   The marquee sign shall not project above the parapet or roof eaves along the wall in front of which it is erected.

         e.   The content shall be limited to identification of the theater, the movie or other entertainment being offered at that location, the sale of any service or product available on that premises, and any other activity or sale associated with the premises. No off-site advertising shall be allowed.

      6.   Service Station Price Signs. Service station price signs shall consist of either a monument sign or wall sign and are subject to the following requirements. Service station price signs can have a manual changeable copy or electronic changeable copy. The sign area for price signs shall not count toward the maximum allowable sign area.

      7.   Monument Sign.

         a.   The price sign shall be no more than 20 square feet in area and five feet in height from finished grade.

         b.   The price sign shall be located so as not to impede the vision clearance triangle required by Section 10.24.030 (Vision Clearance Triangle at Intersections) and in no case less than five feet from a public right-of-way. In addition, the sign shall be located wholly on the property within a landscape planter.

         c.   No more than one service station price sign is allowed on each street frontage.

      8.   Wall Sign. Wall-mounted price signs may be allowed on sides of buildings facing a public street in lieu of monument signs. Such signs shall be no more than 20 square feet in area.

      9.   Signs for Outdoor Uses. Uses that are not typically or reasonably conducted indoors and are allowed as outdoor uses per Chapters 10.12 (Commercial Zones) and 10.14 (Commercial-Manufacturing Zone) may maintain the following signs and devices.

         a.   Advertising signs for outdoor displays of vehicular merchandise such as automobile, truck, and equipment sales and rental agencies are subject to the following limitations.

         b.   The sign shall be located on, and if applicable, supported by the object being advertised and shall not exceed the dimensions of such object or project above such object.

         c.   The sign shall only apply to the object to which the sign is attached or placed upon. Messages that are divided into segments and displayed on separate items in tandem in order to provide a larger sign message are not allowed.

      10.   Flags, pennants, streamers, and banners may be displayed subject to the following requirements.

         a.   Flags, pennants, streamers, or banners shall not be attached to trees or other landscaping elements, shall be maintained and supported entirely out of public rights-of-way, and are allowed above, in, or immediately surrounding the area where products are displayed outdoors.

         b.   No flag, pennant, streamer or banner may be attached to a structure that has been erected for the express purpose of supporting such devices.

         c.   Flags, pennants, streamers, and banners shall be well maintained. If torn, missing, faded or otherwise in poor condition, the advertising device shall be immediately removed or replaced.

         d.   Flags, pennants, streamers. and banners shall be removed immediately upon the termination of the use for which such advertising devices were intended.

         e.   The Director shall approve the sign plan application prior to the display of any flags, pennants, streamers or banners. In addition to the findings set forth in Section 10.34.060.E, the application may be denied if the number, size, and/or density of the signs being displayed are excessive so as to distract or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

   E.   Permanent Window Signs. The following regulations shall apply to permanent window signs.

      1.   Permanent window signs are permitted on glazed window and glazed door areas located on the first floor of a building. Such signs must consist of professionally designed and produced decals. No painted permanent window signs are permitted.

      2.   There is no limit on the number of signs. However, the total area of all such signs on any one building face shall not exceed 25 percent of the total window area of that building face or a total of 40 square feet on that building face, whichever is lesser. No portion of any window sign shall be located higher than 10 feet above the grade adjacent to the window on which such sign is located.

      3.   For purposes of public safety, window signs shall not be placed in a manner whereby the view into a tenant unit at eye level (approximately five feet) from outside a window is substantially obstructed.

      4.   Lighted and scrolling LED or similar signs are permitted, provided such signs comply with the provisions of this subsection.

   F.   Outdoor Murals. Outdoor murals may be permitted subject to the review and approval of the Commission. The review by the Commission is not intended to restrict artistic expression but to ensure that such mural is consistent with the following guidelines.

      1.   A mural shall not be located on a structure or in a district on the State or National Register of Historic Places, unless such mural was originally produced as part of that structure.

      2.   A mural shall be located on a uniform wall surface that is of a single continuous plane and surface material. The mural shall be centered and/or framed by the architectural features of the wall on which it is located.

      3.   The mural shall not advertise or depict products or services that are offered for sale, lease, or rent on the property on which it is located.

      4.   The maintenance of a mural shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property upon which the mural is located. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Purpose and Intent. Master Sign Programs are intended to provide for uniformity and design consistency within commercial or industrial developments. A Master Sign Program may include standards, criteria, and guidelines that are more restrictive than the requirements of this Chapter. As an incentive to creating signage that is well designed, attractive, appropriately proportioned, and architecturally compatible with the buildings on the site on which the signs are to be located, an approved Master Sign Program may allow for more flexibility with regard to sign area, number, or height of signs than what is otherwise permitted under this Chapter.

   B.   Applicability of Master Sign Program to New Developments. A Master Sign Program is required for multiple-tenant developments with four or more tenants.

   C.   Applicability of Master Sign Program to Existing Developments. Any existing single-tenant development located in a commercial or industrial zone which is converted for occupancy by four or more tenants sharing the same building or parking facilities is considered a new development project for the purposes of this section. No new or additional signs, other than temporary signs, shall be installed prior to the approval of a Master Sign Program.

   D.   Application; Approval by Director Required.

      1.   An application for a Master Sign Program shall be filed on forms provided by the Director and fees paid pursuant to a fee schedule adopted by Council resolution. The Director may act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a Master Sign Program application.

      2.   If the applicant, pursuant to subparagraph A above, requests modifications to the sign standards contained in this Chapter 10.34, the application shall clearly state and illustrate the justification for such modification. In granting an approval for a Master Sign Program with modifications to the sign standards, the Director, or the Commission or Council on appeal, shall be required to make the following findings:

         a.   That the Master Sign Program complies with all applicable provisions of the General Plan and the purposes of this Chapter 10.34;

         b.   That the Master Sign Program provides for well-designed, attractive, and appropriately proportioned signage that is architecturally compatible with the buildings on the site; and

         c.   That signage erected and maintained pursuant to the Master Sign Program will not adversely affect adjacent properties and uses with regard to size, placement, or illumination. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Temporary Signs - General. The temporary signs identified in subsection C, below, are permitted in all non-residential zones subject to the requirements stated in subsection C. All temporary signs, with the exception of temporary window signs, shall require the issuance of a temporary sign permit by the Director in accordance with procedures established by the Director and in accordance with subsection B, below.

   B.   Permit Approval Required.

      1.   Prior to the erection or use of any temporary sign as set forth in this Section, a temporary sign permit shall be obtained from the Director. If the application is submitted after the temporary signs have been erected, the fee charged shall be 150 percent of the permit fee.

      2.   A permit for a temporary sign shall not be issued for the same business or permittee more than six times in any one calendar year.

      3.   The applicant shall submit a detailed site plan and/or elevation indicating the proposed location of such temporary signs. The display of temporary signs shall not obstruct the visibility of the businesses or authorized signs on the site, nor shall the temporary sign obstruct the temporary signs of other businesses on the same site.

   C.   Permitted Temporary Signs.

      1.   Banners and Pennants.

         a.   One banner is permitted for each tenant space, except that corner tenant spaces or freestanding single-occupant structures may maintain a maximum of two banners, which shall be displayed on separate sides of the building at any one time. Pennants may be substituted for banners.

         b.   Individual banners shall be limited in size to a maximum of 50 square feet.

         c.   A banner shall be attached to, and parallel with, a wall of the structure to which it is related, except where there are no structures involved, such as temporary outdoor events, carnivals, or outdoor promotional sales. In no case shall banners be suspended between separate structures.

         d.   No one business shall be allowed to display a banner or banners for more than 90 days per calendar year.

         e.   A business may erect a temporary sign consisting of a banner on a commercial or industrial property where a new business is opening or has opened at that property where the sign is displayed. Such sign shall not exceed a total sign area of 50 square feet and shall be securely affixed to the structure in which the business being advertised is located. Such sign shall not be displayed for more than any one 90-day period.

         f.   Notwithstanding the above, banners are permitted on freestanding light poles within commercial centers that are 10 acres or more in area, with the banners limited to providing identity of the center or to promote special events, community events, or holidays.

      2.   Balloon Displays.

         a.   Balloon displays are limited to air or helium-filled balloons that are individually not larger than three and one-half cubic feet in volume. Such balloons shall not extend beyond 10 feet from the point of attachment and shall not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

         b.   No more than one balloon for each lineal foot of street frontage is allowed.

         c.   No one business shall be allowed to maintain a balloon for more than 90 days per calendar year.

      3.   Temporary Window Signs. Temporary window signs shall not exceed 25 percent of the window area of the window in which they are placed and for the purposes of public safety, shall not be placed or extend higher than five feet above the grade adjacent to the window on which such sign is located.

      4.   Hand-Held Sign.

         a.   Commercial hand-held signs shall not be displayed within any public right-of-way.

         b.   Commercial hand-held signs on private property are allowed where a business is holding a promotion or sales event and where all required business licenses and/or permits have been issued.

         c.   Off-site hand-held signs are prohibited.

      5.   Other Temporary Signs. Other temporary signs that are not prohibited may be allowed with approval of a Temporary Sign Permit, subject to review by the Director and in accordance with criteria established by the Director. Such temporary signs shall not occupy required parking spaces, impede required pedestrian travel, or impede required vehicular access to and from the property or within the property. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Public Safety Necessity. The City recognizes the importance of signs for advertising business locations and services. An equally important function of signs is identifying businesses and locations clearly in a manner to emergency services and response personnel that allows them to provide a high degree of public safety protection. In recognition of this latter important function of signs, the City establishes the standards set forth in this Section.

   B.   Requirement for Supplementary English Language Characters. Every sign larger than four square feet of surface area erected in connection with any business within the City of La Puente 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, at a minimum, a generic description written in English of the nature of such business, legible from the nearest public street. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Purpose and Intent. These provision regulate the establishment, operations, and maintenance of Electronic Display Billboards, as defined in 10.34.050. The City recognizes that Electronic Display Billboards can serve a community purpose through the generation of revenue for the City, for the advertising of products and services that may be of interest to community members, and for the provision of a medium to display public service announcements and emergency messages.

   B.   Applicability. This Section applies to all Electronic Display Billboards in the City as follows:

      1.   The provisions of this Section are in addition to any standards or other regulations imposed by the required Development Agreement. However, where any standard(s) imposed by the required Development Agreement conflict with the general standards specified in this Section, the standards imposed by the Development Agreement shall prevail. In no case, however, shall the required Development Agreement allow for deviations from subsections D, F and I below, unless otherwise set forth in those subsections.

      2.   No Electronic Display Billboard shall be erected or maintained that does not comply with the provisions of this Section and any other applicable statutes or laws.

      3.   In the event of direct and irreconcilable conflict between any provisions of this Section and any other provisions of Chapter 10, or any other provisions contained in the Municipal Code, the more restrictive requirements shall govern.

   C.   Application: Development Agreement Required.

      1.   Development Agreement. A Development Agreement, prepared and adopted in compliance with Section 65864 et seq. of the Government Code and the City’s Code, shall be required to allow an Electronic Display Billboard.

      2.   Mandatory Contents of Development Agreement. Each Development Agreement to permit an electronic display billboard considered by the City shall, at a minimum, contain language addressing the following:

         a.   Annual, quarterly, and/or monthly fees and other public benefits to be conveyed to the City. The City's intent and objective in requiring the payment of fees is to compensate for the aesthetic impact on the community associated with the presence of off-site signs.

         b.   Any allowed deviations from the development standards established in subsection E, and operational standards in Subsection F.1., below.

         c.   The amount of time each day dedicated to public service announcements, at no cost to the City.

         d.   Terms requiring periodic review of the Development Agreement, as may be required by law or otherwise established by the City.

      3.   Method of Review and Approval. The Development Agreement shall be filed, processed, reviewed, and approved or denied in compliance with Chapter 10.118 (Development Agreements). In addition, the following procedures shall be required:

         a.   The Development Agreement shall be filed with the Development Services Department, along with applicable fees, on forms provided by the Department.

            i.   The application shall be accompanied by accurate architectural renderings and elevations of the proposed electronic display billboard, as well as a scaled plot plan and elevations showing the locations of all existing structures and improvements on the subject property, and the proposed electronic display billboard.

            ii.   At the time of filing the application, the applicant shall pay a filing fee in compliance with a Council approved resolution. This fee shall be in addition to any other required fees relative to development of the property and shall be for the purpose of defraying the costs associated with City review and action on the application.

         b.   The Commission may recommend approval and the Council may approve the Development Agreement for an Electronic Display Billboard if all of the following finding can first be made:

            i.   The proposed Electronic Display Billboard is to be located in an appropriate area as defined by subsection D, below;

            ii.   The proposed Electronic Display Billboard is placed on its site in the least visually impacting manner;

            iii.   The subject Development Agreement contains appropriate language addressing revenue for the City;

            iv.   The proposed Electronic Display Billboard complies with all of the applicable development standards specified in subsection E, below, unless modified through the Development Agreement, as well as all applicable Federal, State, and local laws;

            v.   The placement of the proposed Electronic Display Billboard will not obscure or otherwise visually impact any Council-designated historical buildings;

            vi.   The placement of the proposed Electronic Display Billboard will not adversely affect residential use of property; and

            vii.   The placement of the proposed Electronic Display Billboard will not pose a traffic hazard.

         c.   The Commission may recommend and/or the Council may impose additional conditions as are deemed reasonable and necessary to ensure that the Electronic Display Billboard is consistent with the General Plan, compatible with surrounding land uses, meets the provisions and intent of Chapter 10, minimizes potential traffic hazards, and otherwise protects the public health, safety, and general welfare.

   D.   Location: Where Permitted and Prohibited.

      1.   Electronic Display Billboards shall only be permitted on City-owned property (as defined in Section 10.132.040 of this Code) in any nonresidential zone or within the Downtown Specific Plan area.

      2.   No Electronic Display Billboards shall be located any closer than 1,500 linear feet of another electronic display billboard, as measured from the centerline of each support structure.

      3.   No Electronic Display Billboard shall be permitted on or overhanging the roof of any building.

   E.   Development Standards.

      1.   Sign Face Dimensions. The Electronic Display Billboard display area shall not exceed 672 square feet, exclusive of border, trim, and other special advertising features of additions.

      2.   Height. Unless permitted pursuant to the terms of the Development Agreement, the maximum overall height of Electronic Display Billboards shall not exceed 36 feet, measured from the finished grade of the Billboard structure’s base to the top of the billboard structure.

      3.   Support Structure. All proposed Electronic Display Billboards shall be designed to have a single cylindrical column support, and shall be structurally sound and designed with consideration to seismic safety. Billboard faces shall be in line with the support structure, and no cantilevered design will be approved.

      4.   Cutouts and Attachments. No cutouts or attachments shall be permitted, unless permitted pursuant to the terms of the Development Agreement.

      5.   Double-faced Signs. Bidirectional or double-faced Electronic Display Billboards shall be located on the same cylindrical column structure and shall be restricted to the following:

         a.   The distance between sign faces shall not exceed eight feet ; and

         b.   Electronic Display Billboard faces located on the same structure shall be positioned back-to-back (i.e., their backs shall be parallel to each other) and within five degrees of perpendicular to the roadway from which they are to be viewed.

      6.   Mechanical Screening. Each sign structure shall, at all times, include a facing of proper dimensions to conceal back bracing and framework of structural members and/or any electrical equipment. During periods of repair or alteration the facing may be removed for a maximum period of 48 consecutive hours.

      7.   Billboard Owner Identification Signs. Billboard owner identification signs shall be provided on all Electronic Display Billboards and shall have a minimum character height of 12 inches.

      8.   Undergrounding of Utilities. The Electronic Display Billboard owner shall underground all utilities installed in connection with the electronic display billboard.

      9.   Compliance with other Codes. All Electronic Display Billboards shall comply with the appropriate detailed provisions of the latest editions of the California Building, Electrical, and related Codes.

   F.   Operational Standards.

      1.   Unless permitted pursuant to the terms of a Development Agreement, the provisions set forth in this subsection shall apply to all Electronic Display Billboards. The images on the Electronic Display Billboards shall not change more often than every eight seconds, and transitions between images shall not exceed one second. The images shall change instantaneously, with no special effects or video. Any form of moving, animated, oscillating, or rotating images, or any other design intended to attract attention through movement or the semblance of movement on the whole or any part of the sign, or any other method or device that suggests movement, is prohibited at all times.

      2.   Each Electronic Display Billboard shall include a photometric sensor that will adjust the intensity of the sign for daytime and nighttime viewing. The nighttime intensity shall be limited to 0.3 foot candles (over ambient levels) as measured at a height of five feet above the ground and a distance of between 150 and 350 feet from the sign under consideration, depending on the size of the sign. The City may further restrict the intensity of any electronic display billboard.

      3.   Electronic display billboards shall be required to provide for public service announcements, Amber Alerts, and other community service announcements per the terms of the required Development Agreement.

   G.   Column/Support Structure Screening Standards.

      1.   The area surrounding the base of the column structure of an Electronic Display Billboard shall be landscaped or screened in compliance with the requirements of this Subsection. The intent is to achieve a positive and creatively aesthetic treatment of the column structure as viewed from the ground level and to discourage graffiti.

      2.   The base around the column structure of the Electronic Display Billboard shall be screened from the adjacent uses. Examples of potential screening methods may include landscaping, decorative walls and fencing, or public art to achieve the intent of this subsection. Decorative walls and fences and public art may be used in conjunction with landscaping but may not be used by themselves to comply with screening requirements.

      3.   The plant materials used for landscaping shall be drought-resistant and irrigated with an automatic drip irrigation system.

   H.   Ladders Prohibited. The installation and/or maintenance of a ladder or any other feature that allows unauthorized access to the column structure or sign face of any Electronic Display Billboard is prohibited.

   I.   General Standards. Unless otherwise specified in this section, the general advertising requirements specified in the Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 2, shall apply to plans and materials for and to design, construction, identification and maintenance of Electronic Display Billboards under this Section.

   J.   Maintenance Standards.

      1.   All Electronic Display Billboards shall be maintained in good condition and working order at all times, and free of graffiti, peeling pain, faded colors, and/or damaged materials.

   2.   Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 3.44.040 of the Municipal Code, when Electronic Display Billboard is defaced with graffiti, the sign owner shall remove the graffiti within 48 hours after having received mailed or electronic notice by the City. (Ord. 964 §§ 4 - 5, 2019; Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Light and Glare. No sign shall create light or glare effects that intrude into adjacent public rights-of-way or other properties.

   B.   Emergency Access Considerations.

      1.   No sign or sign structure shall be installed, relocated, or maintained in any manner that will prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.

      2.   Signs and sign structures shall not be located in any manner that constitutes an immediate hazard to the safety of, or block the path of travel of, pedestrians or vehicular traffic.

   C.   Avoid Conflict with Traffic Control. No sign shall by color, wording, design, location, or illumination resemble or conflict with any traffic control device.

   D.   Construction. All signs shall comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8 (Building Regulations) of the La Puente Municipal Code. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   All signs shall be maintained in a structurally sound manner and free from missing or defective parts, discoloration, peeling or faded paint or decals, bent, broken, or missing casings or faceplates. The display surface of all signs shall be kept clean, neatly painted, and free from rust and corrosion. Any crack, broken surface, malfunctioning lights, missing sign copy, or other unmaintained or damaged portion of a sign, including the sign structure, shall be repaired or replaced. Cabinet signs designed to accommodate plexiglass or plastic sign faces shall be so equipped at all times. Sign cabinets for vacant buildings or tenant spaces shall be covered with blank plexiglass panels.

   B.   Owners of properties on which signs not properly maintained may be issued a notice to maintain, alter, or repair the sign by the Director. Upon a written notice from the Director, the maintenance, alterations, or repairs specified in the notice shall be made within 30 calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice.

   C.   For wall-mounted signs, at such time that they are altered, maintained, or replaced, the wall surface behind and surrounding the wall mounted sign shall be cleaned, painted, and repaired to the satisfaction of the Director. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Determination of Legal Nonconformity. Any sign lawfully constructed and maintained prior to the effective date of this Chapter with a valid permit and/or other entitlement, and which complied with all applicable laws on the date of its approval and installation, is a legal nonconforming sign, provided that the Director determines that the sign is properly maintained and does not pose a danger to the public health, safety, and welfare.

   B.   Inventory and Abatement of On-Premise Signs.

      1.   Inventory of Signs. Within 270 days of the date of adoption of this Section, the Director shall cause to be performed an inventory of all on-premise signs within the City to identify those which are illegal or abandoned. For the purposes of this subparagraph, the term “illegal” denotes a sign which was erected without compliance with all ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of its construction and erection or use, and the term "abandoned" denotes a sign, which remains in place or is not maintained for a period of 90 days which no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, product or service available on the business premises where the sign is located.

      2.   Report. When the inventory has been completed, the Director shall report the actual cost of conducting that inventory to the Council so the Council may by resolution provide for the recoupment of that cost in the manner authorized by Section 5491.2 of the Business and Professions Code.

      3.   Abatement. Identified illegal and abandoned signs are subject to abatement as a public nuisance. Any sign, which does not conform to the requirements of this Chapter shall be brought into compliance with the requirements of this Chapter within 15 years of the date of adoption of this chapter. Upon expiration of the 15-year amortization period, the sign shall be removed, without compensation to the owner, or the sign shall be brought into conformance with the requirements of this Chapter. If the sign is not removed or brought into conformance with this Chapter within that time, the sign is subject to abatement as a public nuisance.

      4.   Nonconforming Signs Which May Be Abated Without Payment of Compensation. Any sign which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter and which may be abated without the payment of compensation pursuant to Section 5497 of the Business and Professions Code shall be brought into compliance with the requirements of this chapter as soon as may reasonably be accomplished and in no event later than six months after the adoption of this chapter. Any sign which is not brought into conformance with the requirements of this chapter within that time are subject to abatement as a public nuisance.

   C.   Temporary Signs. Temporary or portable nonconforming signs which were erected with a permit prior to the effective date of this Chapter may remain until the expiration of the permit, after which such signs shall be immediately removed.

   D.   Continuation and Maintenance. Nonconforming signs and/or other advertising which existed prior to the effective date of this Chapter may be permitted to continue as legal nonconforming signs, except as otherwise provided in this Section or unless ordered discontinued, modified, or removed as a public nuisance in compliance with the Municipal Code.

   E.   Modification and Maintenance of Legal Nonconforming Signs.

      1.   Nonconforming signs shall not be altered or reconstructed so as to increase the discrepancy between existing conditions and current standards for sign area, height, or setback.

      2.   Sign copy and/or faces on legal nonconforming sign cabinets, directory signs or street-oriented freestanding signs may be changed, provided that the sign cabinets or supporting structures are not replaced or removed, except temporarily for maintenance purposes.

      3.   The sign face of an existing wall-mounted cabinet sign shall be allowed to be changed if the new sign face will have an opaque background with illuminated letters, numbers, or symbols. No increase in sign area shall be allowed.

      4.   The existence of a legal nonconforming tenant identification wall sign shall not prevent the installation of a conforming freestanding sign, and vice versa.

      5.   A legal nonconforming sign must comply with all requirements of this Chapter regarding safety, maintenance, and repair.

   F.   Restoration of Damaged Nonconforming Signs.

      1.   Whenever a nonconforming sign is involuntarily destroyed by force majeure to the extent of 50 percent or less of the appraised replacement value of the sign, as determined by the Building Official, the sign may be rebuilt and resumed. A Building Permit for the restoration shall be required.

      2.   Whenever a nonconforming sign is involuntarily destroyed by force majeure to an extent greater than 50 percent of the appraised replacement value of the sign, as determined by the Building Official, or is voluntarily razed or is required by law to be razed, the sign shall not be resumed except in full conformity with the current regulations for the zone in which it is located.

      3.   The extent of damage or destruction shall be determined by comparing the estimated cost of restoring the sign to its condition before the damage or partial destruction and the estimated cost of replacing the sign as it existed before the damage. Estimates for this purpose shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Prohibition. No person shall paint, mark or write on, or post or otherwise affix, any notice, placard, bill, poster, card, sticker, banner or sign to any public or utility property within the public right-of-way, including upon any sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, lamp post, hydrant, tree, alley, telephone, telephone pole or lighting system, or other public alarm or communication system erected on public property.

   B.   Removal of Signs. The Director may remove or cause to be removed any sign unlawfully posted or affixed on any public or utility property. Such sign(s) shall be held for a period not less than 10 days during which the owner of the sign may claim the sign. In the event that the owner does not claim such sign within the 10-day period, the Director may destroy or otherwise dispose of such sign. The owner of the sign shall reimburse the City for the actual costs of removing, storing, and destroying or otherwise disposing of the sign. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   When the Director determines a sign constitutes an imminent danger to the public safety, the Director may take appropriate action to abate the danger.

   B.   If any sign is removed to abate such a threat to the public safety, the Director shall notify the owner of such sign, in writing, stating the location where the sign is being held and that it will be destroyed if not claimed by the owner within 30 days after the date of such notice. The sign will be returned to the owner only upon payment of the cost of such emergency abatement. If the sign is not claimed within 30 days after the receipt of the notice, or within 10 days upon conclusion of a hearing requested by the owner as provided for in paragraph C of this section, the City may otherwise dispose of the sign.

   C.   The cost of such emergency abatement shall be charged against the owner of the sign and may be recovered by the City by an appropriate legal action or by assessment against the property. The person assessed shall be granted a hearing before the Planning Commission to contest the amount or propriety of the charge if such person requests a hearing within 30 days of notice from the City.

   D.   For the purposes of this section, a sign shall be presumed to be property of the person who owns the premises upon which the sign is located. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Statement of Need. The City Council finds and determines as follows:

      1.   The property values and the general welfare of the City of La Puente are founded, in part, upon the appearance and maintenance of private property within the City.

      2.   The lack of landscaping and/or landscape maintenance on private property, including overgrown, dead, or decayed vegetation and weeds and the accumulation of rubbish and debris, is a condition that is injurious to the public health, safety, and welfare of property owners, business owners, and residents of the City of La Puente.

      3.   The lack of exterior structure maintenance, including but not limited to partially destroyed or partially constructed structures; unpainted structures or portions of structures; broken windows; damaged or defective structure exteriors; and poorly maintained roofs, walls, fences, driveways, sidewalks, or walkways is injurious to the public health, safety, and welfare of property owners, business owners, and residents of the City of La Puente.

   B.   Purpose. This Chapter, based on the above statement of need, sets forth comprehensive minimum maintenance standards for structures, yards, land, landscaping, facilities, and equipment for the purpose of protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfare, and helping to preserve property values. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all private and public property within the City of La Puente. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   This Chapter complements the provisions of Chapter 3.20 (Public Nuisances) of the Municipal Code. In the event of any inconsistency between this Chapter and any other provisions of the Zoning Code or other sections of the Municipal Code, or in the event that this Chapter conflicts with laws of the State or other City ordinances, the higher standard—the standard that provides for a higher level of property maintenance—shall prevail, unless otherwise specified. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   General. All properties within the City shall be kept and maintained in a clean, neat, orderly, operable, and usable condition that is safe both to occupants and visitors. This requirement applies to structures, portions of structures, paving, fences, walls, landscaping, water, earth, and any other structure or natural feature.

   B.   Prohibition on Attractive Nuisances. Any property which can be easily accessed by children must be kept clear of attractive nuisances, as defined in Chapter 3.20, that create a danger for children and other persons, including but not limited to abandoned, neglected, or broken equipment, machinery, appliances, refrigerators or freezers; construction materials and construction equipment; and hazardous pools, ponds, and excavations.

   C.   Structure Maintenance. All structures and paved areas shall be kept and maintained in a manner that does not detract from the appearance of surrounding properties, and that protects the health, safety, and welfare of the user, occupant, and the general public. All such structures and paved areas shall be deemed substandard and in violation of this Chapter when any or all display evidence of dilapidated conditions including, but not limited to, the following:

      1.   Faulty, sagging, or leaking roof structure, missing roof tiles, deteriorated roofing materials, or other visible roofing materials;

      2.   Substantial areas of deteriorated structure siding materials including, but not limited to, dry rot, termite infestation, dented or rusting metal siding, weathered and peeling paint, broken or missing pieces of stucco, or other siding materials;

      3.   Broken or missing windows;

      4.   Inadequate site drainage and/or standing water adjacent to structure foundations;

      5.   Broken or inoperable sanitary and plumbing facilities and/or fixtures;

      6.   Broken or missing foundation;

      7.   Broken, torn, or missing attic vent screens;

      8.   Broken, ripped, or torn window screens;

      9.   Structural defects such as warped, bowed, or sagging structural members including, but not limited to, headers, sills, beams, eaves, doorways, doorjambs, and similar structural or architectural elements.

   D.   Fences and Walls. All fences and walls shall be kept and maintained in a manner that does not detract from the appearance of surrounding properties, and that protects the health, safety, and welfare of the user, occupant, and general public. Fences and walls shall be deemed substandard and in violation of this Chapter when they display evidence of dilapidation or other conditions, such as any or all of the following:

      1.   Sagging, broken, rotted, or defective support posts or other structural members;

      2.   Missing or broken fence boards;

      3.   Damaged or missing blocks and grout lines from a block wall;

      4.   Substantial areas of deterioration including dry rot, broken or missing pieces or stucco, holes, or warped or leaning fence or wall areas;

      5.   Chain link fence material which is rusted, damaged or broken;

      6.   Portions of the fence or wall which are substantially defaced with graffiti;

      7.   Any condition of deterioration or any fault resulting in the fence or wall being structurally unsound or otherwise hazardous to property owners, occupants, or visitors;

      8.   Height extensions of walls or fences in violation of this Zoning Code.

   E.   Litter and Refuse. All yards, landscaped areas, and other areas of private property surrounding structures shall be kept free of trash, old building materials, junk, unlicensed or inoperative vehicles, broken or discarded furniture, boxes, salvage materials, shopping carts, and other such material and equipment which, by its appearance, location, or use, makes it incompatible with the principal use or other predominate principal uses in the immediate neighborhood.

   F.   Private Streets, Sidewalks, and Driveways.

      1.   All parking, loading, storage, driveway, and vehicle maneuvering areas shall be kept and maintained so as to not detract from the appearance of the surrounding properties and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the user, occupant, and general public. Such areas shall be kept in a neat and clean condition, free of inoperative vehicles, abandoned items, trash, debris or rubbish, furniture, equipment, play equipment, or similar materials, and free of potholes, sinkholes, standing water, cracks, and/or broken areas.

      2.   Parking space delineation, pavement striping and related features, and signs shall be repainted, refurbished, and/or replaced when the same become faded, damaged, or destroyed to such an extent as to no longer be effective.

      3.   When any paved area, which includes sidewalks, driveways, and private roadways, shows evidence of dilapidated or deteriorated conditions, it shall be deemed substandard and in violation of this Chapter. Such areas shall be periodically resurfaced or sealed in order to minimize seepage of water into the ground below.

   G.   Landscaping and Vegetation.

      1.   All landscaped areas shall be kept and maintained in a manner that does not detract from the appearance of surrounding properties, and that protects the health, safety, and welfare of the user, occupant, and general public, and in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 10.32 (Landscaping).

      2.   Landscaped areas shall be kept in a neat and clean condition, free of weeds, debris and dead, diseased or dying vegetation, and broken or defective decorative elements of the landscaped area.

      3.   Vegetation in landscaped areas shall be mowed, groomed, trimmed, pruned, and watered as to keep the same in a healthy, growing condition. Irrigation systems shall be kept in good working condition and repair so as to prevent leaks, overwatering, or public health hazards.

      4.   Vegetative overgrowth shall not be permitted in a manner that is likely to harbor rodents, vermin, insects, or other nuisances; or impedes, obstructs, or denies pedestrian or other lawful travel on sidewalks, walk-ways, or other public rights-of-way.

   H.   Inoperable Vehicles. No person shall maintain on any property in the City any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicle, as set forth in Chapter 6.64 (Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled, and Inoperative Vehicles) of the Municipal Code.

   I.   Maintenance Responsibility.

      1.   It shall be the responsibility of any owner of any structure, residence, property, grounds, or lots to ensure compliance with the property maintenance standards set forth in this Chapter and Chapter 3.20 of the Municipal Code on private property within the City.

      2.   It shall be the responsibility of any owner, tenant, lessee, or occupant of any structure, residence, property, grounds, or lots to remove debris and remove any vegetation that is in violation of this Chapter that has accumulated on any streets within the City, if such person(s) placed the debris on such private property or streets, or otherwise owns, is occupying, or has custody or control over such private property or streets. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   The following provisions, standards, and specifications shall apply to all properties, structures, uses, and activities in all zones within the City, unless an exception is specifically noted. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   No operation or activity (for example, construction, grading, and agriculture) shall cause the emission of any smoke, fly ash, dust, fumes, vapors, gases or other forms of air pollution, beyond any boundary line of the parcel, which exceeds the requirements of any air quality plan or General Plan Air Quality Element adopted by the City. To ensure a dust free environment, appropriate grading procedures shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

   A.   Schedule all grading activities to ensure that repeated grading will not be required and implementation of the desired land use (e.g. planting, paving or construction) will occur as soon as possible after grading.

   B.   Disturb as little native vegetation as possible.

   C.   Water graded areas as often as necessary to prevent blowing dust or dirt, hydro seeding with temporary irrigation, adding a dust pallative, and/or building wind fences.

   D.   Re-vegetate graded areas as soon as possible.

   E.   Construct appropriate walls or fences to contain the dust and dirt within the parcel subject to the approval of the City Engineer. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Fire and Explosive Hazards. All activities involving and all storage of flammable and explosive materials shall be provided at all times with adequate safety devices, adequate firefighting and fire suppression equipment, and devices standard in the industry, except as otherwise provided by applicable fire codes.

   B.   Radioactivity or Electric Disturbances. No activities shall be permitted which emit dangerous radiation or which create electrical disturbances that affect activities and operations on any other property. Radioactive emissions shall be further subject to applicable Federal and State law and regulations.

   C.   Liquid and Solid Waste. The regulations set forth in Chapter 4.08 (Sanitary Sewers and Industrial Waste) of the Municipal Code shall apply. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   No operation or activity shall emit heat or cold which would cause a temperature increase or decrease on any adjacent property in excess of five degrees Fahrenheit, whether the change is in the air, on the ground, or in any structure, or in any body of water. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   Air conditioners, antennas, heating, cooling, ventilating equipment, swimming pool pumps, transformers, and all other mechanical devices shall be screened from surrounding properties and streets with a fence, architecturally compatible wall, landscaping, berming, or combination thereof, and shall be so operated that they do not disturb adjacent uses and activities. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   The regulations set forth in Chapter 4.34 (Noise Regulations) of the Municipal Code shall apply. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   No emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter in such quantities as to be readily detectable shall be permitted beyond the property lot lines of the source. Any process which may involve the creation or emission of any odors shall be provided with a secondary safeguard system so that control will be maintained if the primary safeguard system should fail. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   All lighting shall be arranged so as to keep light from directed on site, whether the illumination is direct or indirect light from the source, No operation, activity, sign or lighting fixture shall create illumination which exceeds 0.5 footcandles minimum maintained on any adjacent property. No direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from floodlights or from high temperature processes such as combustion or welding or otherwise, visible at the property lot line of the source, shall be permitted. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   All permitted storage areas for maintenance equipment, vehicles, or refuse, and all collection areas and service areas, shall be enclosed or effectively screened from public view with a fence, wall, landscaping, or berming as required by this Title 10. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   No vibration shall be permitted which can be felt at or beyond the property line. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Administration and Enforcement of Performance Standards. Administration and enforcement of performance standards shall be as follows:

      1.   Measurement. The determination of the existence of any objectionable elements shall be made at the location of the use creating the objectionable elements and at any points where the existence of such elements may be more apparent. The measurements necessary for enforcement of performance standards set forth in this section shall be taken at property line boundaries.

      2.   Additional Enforcement Provisions. Initial and continued compliance with performance standards is required of every use, and provisions for enforcement of continued compliance with performance standards shall be invoked by the Director against any use if there are reasonable grounds to believe that performance standards are being violated by such use. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   This Chapter establishes requirements for new development projects that are intended to work toward reducing vehicle trips, relieving traffic congestion, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with vehicle exhaust. Toward these ends, these provisions promote alternative transportation methods and encourage the efficient use of existing and planned transportation infrastructure. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   The requirements of this Chapter shall apply to all new, nonresidential development projects and mixed-use development projects that are estimated to employ 100 or more persons. Prior to approval of any affected development project, the applicant shall make provision for, at a minimum, all of the applicable transportation demand management and trip reduction measures set forth in this Chapter. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   No Building or Grading Permit shall be issued and no construction shall commence for any project covered by this Chapter until the Director makes a determination that the required transportation demand management program has been developed that will:

   A.   Reduce the number of peak-period vehicle trips generated in association with the proposed development;

   B.   Promote and encourage the use of alternative transportation modes (e.g., ridesharing, carpools, vanpools, public transit, bicycles and walking); and

   C.   Provide those facilities that support alternate transportation modes. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   The following generation factors shall be used for determining employment projections in the absence of more specific information.

 

 

   B.   Employment projections shall be developed by the project applicant, subject to approval by the Director. The employment projection for a mixed-use development shall be calculated on a case-by-case basis, based upon the proportion of development devoted to each type of use. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Development Standards for Projects up to 50,000 Square Feet.

      1.   Affected development projects having up to 50,000 square feet of structure area shall provide a bulletin board, display case, or kiosk displaying transportation information. Such kiosk shall be located where the greatest number of employees is likely to see it, to the satisfaction of the Director. Information in the area shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

         a.   Current maps, routes, and schedules for public transit routes serving the site.

         b.   Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information, including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency and local transit operators.

         c.   Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented organizations.

         d.   Bicycle route and facility information, including regional/local bicycle maps and bicycle safety information.

         e.   A listing of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders, and pedestrians at the site.

      2.   Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided as set forth in Section 10.30.170 (Bicycle Parking Requirements).

   B.   Development Standards for Projects between 50,001 and 100,000 Square Feet.

      1.   Affected development projects having between 50,001 and 100,000 square feet of structure area, in addition to meeting the requirements in paragraph A.1 above, shall comply with the following:

         a.   Not less than 10 percent of employee parking area shall be located as close as is practical to the employee entrance(s), and shall be reserved for use by potential carpool/vanpool vehicles, without displacing handicapped and customer parking needs. This preferential carpool/vanpool parking area shall be identified on the site plan upon the application for building permit. A statement that preferential carpool/vanpool spaces for employees are available and a description of the method for obtaining such spaces must be included on the required transportation information board. Spaces will be signed/striped as demand warrants. However, at all times at least one space shall be signed/striped for carpool/vanpool vehicles.

         b.   Preferential parking spaces reserved for vanpools must be accessible to vanpool vehicles. When located within a parking structure, a minimum vertical interior clearance of seven feet two inches shall be provided for those spaces and access ways to be used by such vehicles. Adequate turning radii and parking space dimensions shall also be included in vanpool parking areas.

      2.   Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided as set forth in Section 10.30.170 (Bicycle Parking Requirements).

   C.   Development Standards for Projects over 100,000 Square Feet.

      1.   Affected development projects having over 100,000 square feet of structure area, in addition to meeting the requirements in paragraphs A.1 and B.1 above, shall be required to comply with the following:

         a.   Provide a safe and convenient zone in which vanpool and carpool vehicles may deliver or board their passengers.

         b.   If determined necessary by the City to mitigate the project impact, bus stop improvements must be provided. The City will consult with the local bus service providers in determining appropriate improvements. When locating bus stops and/or planning building entrances, the entrances must be designed to provide safe and efficient access to nearby transit stations/stops.

      2.   Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided as set forth in Section 10.30.170 (Bicycle Parking Requirements). (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   The project applicant shall have the option of deleting or modifying any or all of the site development requirements if equivalent facilities or measures are provided. The applicant shall demonstrate the equivalency of the proposed measures to the satisfaction of the Director. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   All facilities and improvements constructed or otherwise required by this Chapter shall be maintained in a state of good repair. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   For the purpose of determining whether applicable developments are in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter, the Director shall monitor compliance in a manner deemed appropriate and reasonable. Monitoring mechanisms may include:

   A.   Current procedures for site development plan review as appropriate.

   B.   Field/site inspections.

   C.   Other building site reports/surveys which the City may deem appropriate. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to preclude the opening, establishment, and operation of medical marijuana cooperatives and collectives in all zones in the City. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   A.   Medical marijuana cooperative or collective is not a permitted use and is prohibited in all zones throughout the City. No permit or any other applicable license or entitlement for use, nor any business license, shall be approved or issued for the establishment, maintenance or operation of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective within the City.

   B.   The establishment, maintenance, or operation of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective within the City is declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the City either pursuant to Chapter 3.20 of the La Puente Municipal Code or any other available legal remedies, including but not limited to declaratory relief and civil injunctions. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   The establishment, maintenance, or operation of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective in violation of or in non-compliance with any of the requirements of this Chapter or applicable provisions of Title 10 (Zoning) or La Puente Municipal Code shall be subject to any enforcement remedies available under the law and/or La Puente Municipal Code, including but not limited to Chapter 1.12 and Chapter 3.20. In addition, the City may enforce the violation of this Chapter by means of civil enforcement through a restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction, or by any other means authorized under the law. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

   It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to prohibit the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, laboratory testing, labeling, storing, and wholesale and retail distribution of cannabis in the City.

(Ord. 946 § 3, 2017)

   For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

   "Cannabis" shall have the same meaning as "cannabis" under California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(f).

   "Private residence" shall mean a house, apartment unit, mobile home, or other similar dwelling..

(Ord. 946 § 3, 2017)

   A.   A person may not plant, cultivate, harvest, dry, or process cannabis outdoors in any zoning district in the City. No use permit, building permit, business permit, variance, or any other permit or entitlement, whether administrative or discretionary, shall be approved for any such use or activity within the City.

   B.   Any commercial or industrial use involving cannabis, including, but not limited to, the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, laboratory testing, labeling, storing, delivery, transportation, and wholesale and retail distribution of cannabis, and all cannabis derivatives, is prohibited. No use permit, building permit, business permit, variance, or any other permit or entitlement, whether administrative or discretionary, shall be approved for any such use or activity.

(Ord. 946 § 3, 2017)

   A person may not plant, cultivate, harvest, dry, or process cannabis inside a private residence, or inside an accessory structure to a private residence located upon the grounds of a private residence, unless otherwise permitted by State law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning Commission may, by resolution, adopt regulations, including an application process, for the personal cultivation of cannabis inside a private residence.

(Ord. 946 § 3, 2017)

   Any violation of this Chapter shall be subject to any enforcement remedies available under the law and/or La Puente Municipal Code, including but not limited to Chapter 1.12 and Chapter 3.20. In addition, the City may enforce the violation of this Chapter by means of civil enforcement through a restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction, or by any other means authorized under the law. In addition to the penalties set forth herein, any violation of this Chapter is declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the City either pursuant to Chapter 3.20 of the La Puente Municipal Code or any other available legal remedies, including but not limited to declaratory relief and civil injunctions.

(Ord. 946 § 3, 2017)