HomeMy WebLinkAbout1672 - RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CA_SIGN REGULATIONS AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A SIGN DESIGN GUIDELINE MANUALRESOLUTION NO. 1672
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CODE AMENDMENT
NO. 2005 -005, ADOPTING SIGN REGULATIONS AND RELATED
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A SIGN DESIGN
GUIDELINE MANUAL
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that proper sign control is an important
governmental interest; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach General Plan, Land Use Plan Policy F calls for
the City to "develop and maintain suitable and adequate standards for ... sign control...' and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recognizes that the City's present Sign
Regulations, as found in Title 20.67 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newport Beach, are
outdated and out of alignment with current standards for sign design, construction, and
community aesthetics; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recognizes the City's extraordinary setting and
desires to protect public safety and property values and enhance the City's unique character
and aesthetic standards; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission intends to provide each sign user an
opportunity for adequate identification while guarding against excessive and confusing
proliferation of signs by appropriately regulating the time, place and manner under which
signs may be displayed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission desires to ensure the freedom of expression for
sign uses, including noncommercial speech, and to maintain a content - neutral approach to
sign regulation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission intends to enhance the safety of motorists and
pedestrians by minimizing the distraction of intrusive signs, as well as to protect the life,
health, property and general welfare of City residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, it is the Planning Commission's intent to provide a review and approval
process for signs to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Chapter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, it has been
determined that the proposed amendment is not subject to CEQA as the activity is not a
project as defined in Section 15061 (b) (4) (General Rule) of the California Environmental
Quality Act Implementing Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 5, 2005, continued on June 9, 2005, and
continued to July 7, 2005 in the City Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport
Planning Commission Resolution No.
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Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of the meeting was given in
accordance with the Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and
considered by the Planning Commission at these meetings.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
hereby recommends approval of Code Amendment No. 2005 -005, and adoption of the
Ordinance attached as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
that the Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of Sign Design Guidelines
attached as Exhibit B.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF JULY, 2005.
AYES: Eaton, Hawkins, Cole, Toerge
Tucker
ABSENT: McDaniel
ABSTAIN: Henn
BY:
Michael erge, Chairman
BY: �
Barry Eato ,, , Yecretary