HomeMy WebLinkAbout1429 - RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CA_CHAP 20.06_SECTION 20.06.070(A-2)_ILLUMINATED SIGNSRESOLUTION NO. 96 -1429
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 841 OF TITLE 20
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO REVISE
STANDARDS FOR ILLUMINATED SIGNS
WHEREAS, Section 20.06.070 (A -2) of Chapter 20.72 of Title 20 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code currently sets the maximum brightness of illuminated
signs with the City; and
and
WHEREAS, the current standard allows for signs which are excessively bright;
WHEREAS, a new standard is necessary to allow readable illuminated signs
which do not interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties or create any
public safety hazards; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 1996, the Planning Commission of the City of
Newport Beach held a public hearing regarding Amendment 841; and
WHEREAS, the public was duly noticed of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, it has been
determined that the proposed amendment is categorically exempt under Class 5, minor
alterations in land use limitations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the
City of Newport Beach does hereby recommend that the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach approve Amendment No. 841 to amend Section 20.06.070 (A -2) of
Chapter 20.06 of Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to read as follows:
2. ILLUMINATED SIGNS. Unless otherwise prohibited by this Chapter, signs
may be illuminated provided such illumination does not interfere with the use and
enjoyment of adjacent properties or create any public safety hazards. Exterior
light sources shall be shielded from view and directed away from adjacent
properties. The Planning Director may order the dimming of any illumination
found to be excessively bright, based on the following guidelines:
Recommended Sign Luminances
Range of Sign Luminance
Ambient Light Environment
Candelas /square foot
10 to 45
LOW Areas with no or little exterior lighting, other than street
lighting. Such areas include most residential areas, Newport Bay and the
Pacific Ocean.
45 to 70
MEDIUM Areas where signs are relatively isolated or areas adjacent
to "Low" ambient light areas.
70 to 100
HIGH Central business districts, highly lighted streets or parking
areas.
100 to 140
VERY HIGH High rise signs and signs in areas of high sign
competition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission finds that the
proposed amendment is Categorically Exempt (Class 5) from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
ADOPTED this 21st day of March 1996, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES Thomson.Gifford,Adams,
Rideewav, Kranzlev, Selich
NOES
ABSENT Pomeroy
BY oc�t. -��
Tod W. Ridge
CHAIRMAN
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Michael C. Kranzley,
SECRETARY
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