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ORDINANCE NO. 1753
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
• ADDING CHAPTER 20.06 TO THE NEWPORT BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE CONTROL
AND REGULATION OF SIGNS, AND DELETING AND
AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 20
RELATING TO SIGNS
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The City Council of the City of Newport Beach DOES
ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 20.06 is hereby added to the
Newport Beach Municipal Code to read as follows:
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20.06.010
20.06.020
20.06.030
20.06.040
20.06.050
20.06.060
20.06.070
20.06.080
20.06.090
20.06.100
20.06.110
"CHAPTER 20.06
SIGN ORDINANCE
Effect of Chapter.
Intent and Purpose.
Definitions.
General Provisions.
Permitted Signs.
Offsite Signs.
Design Criteria.
Temporary Signs.
Exceptions.
Modifications.
Nonconforming Signs.
20.06.010 Effect of Chapter
The following
regulations shall apply to all zoning districts, except
the Planned Community District in which the Planned
Community Development Standards for signs shall apply.
In addition to the regulations of this Chapter, the
provisions of Chapter 15.16 relating to building codes,
sign permits, fees, penalties and a method of enforcement
shall apply. Where a use permit, variance, modification
or site plan review procedure has been used; any applicable
conditions of that approval shall supersede this Chapter.
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20.06.020 Intent and Purpose. The purpose of
this Chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard
life, health, property and the public welfare, and to
provide the means for adequate identification and adver-
tisement of businesses by regulating and controlling the
design, location, and maintenance of all signs and sign
structures in the City.
20.06.030 Definitions. The following terms used
in this ordinance shall have the meanings indicated below:
BUILDING LINE. The term "Building Line" shall mean the
setback line established by ordinance beyond which no
building may extend. A building line may be a property
line.
COMBINATION SIGN. The term "Combination Sign" shall mean
any sign incorporating any combination of the features
of ground, projecting and roof signs. Each portion of a
sign which is subject to more than one classification
shall meet the requirements for the classification to
which such portion is subject.
DISPLAY SURFACE. The term "Display Surface" shall mean
the area made available by the sign structure for the
purpose of displaying the advertising message.
ELECTRICAL SIGN. The term "Electrical Sign" shall mean
any sign illuminated by electric lighting devices which
are fastened to the surface or mounted on the interior
of the sign.
GROUND SIGN, POLE SIGN. The term "Ground Sign" or "Pole
Sign" shall mean any sign which is supported by one or
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more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground
which are not a part of any building or enclosed within
the exterior walls of any building and are separated
• therefrom by a distance of at least 6 inches.
MARQUEE. The term "Marquee" shall mean a permanent roofed
structure attached to and supported by a building and
projecting over public property
MOVING SIGN. The term "Moving Sign" shall mean any
advertising structure which has any visibly moving or
revolving parts which are more than 2 inches in any
diameter, except clocks.
NONSTRUCTURAL TRIM. The term "Nonstructural Trim" shall
mean the molding, battens, caps, nailing strips, latticing,
cutouts or letters and walkways which are attached to the
sign structure.
• PROJECTING SIGN. The term "Projecting Sign" shall mean a
sign, other than a wall sign, which projects from and
is supported by a wall of a building or structure.
PROJECTION. The term "Projection" shall mean the distance
by which a sign extends over public property or beyond
the building line.
ROOF SIGN. The term "Roof Sign" shall mean a sign erected
upon or above a roof or a building or structure.
SIGN. The term "Sign" shall mean any media, including
their structure and component parts which are used or
intended to be used out -of -doors to attract attention to
the subject matter for advertising, directional or
informational purposes. The area of a sign shall mean the
space enclosed by the outer dimensions of the sign, or,
if there is no border, the area shall be the space enclosed
by sets of parallel lines containing the wording or images
composing the sign.
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SIGN STRUCTURE. The term "Sign Structure" shall mean the
sign, and the supports, uprights, braces and framework
of the sign.
• STRUCTURE. The term "Structure" shall mean that which is
built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind,
or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of
parts joined together in some definite manner.
TEMPORARY SIGN. The term "Temporary Sign" shall mean any
sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display
constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard,
wallboard, or other light materials, with or without
frames, intended to be displayed for a limited period of
time only.
WALL SIGN. The "Wall Sign" shall mean any sign attached
to, erected against or painted upon the wall of a building
or structure, the face of which is in a single plane
• parallel to the plane of the wall.
WIND SIGN. The term "Wind Sign" shall mean a series of
similar banners or objects of plastic or other light
material more than 2 inches in any diameter which are fastened
together at intervals by wire, rope, cord, string or
by any other means, designed to move and attract attention
upon being subjected to pressure by wind or breeze.
20.06.040 General Provisions. A. Any other
outdoor signs not expressly permitted in this Chapter are
prohibited.
B. Uncertainty of Ordinance Provisions. The Planning
Commission shall have the authority and duty to interpret
• the provisions of this Chapter at the request of the
Community Development Director or when a written appeal
from a decision of the Community Development Director is
filed with the Commission.
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C. Compliance Required. No person shall erect, re- erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove,
convert, or equip any sign or sign structure, or paint
a new wall sign, in the City, or cause or permit the same
to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the
provisions of this Chapter.
D. Proper Maintenance Required. All signs, together with
all of their supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be
properly maintained with respect to appearance, structural
and electrical features. The display surfaces of all
signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted at all times.
All signs shall be subject to maintenance provisions as
follows:
1. Any location where business goods are no longer
sold or produced or where services are no longer provided
shall have ninety (90) days to remove any remaining or
derelict signs following notification by the City and
at the expense of the owner of said property. Where due
written notification has been given by the City and
compliance has not been met within the required ninety (90)
day period, the City may cause the removal of such signs
with the cost for such removal to be attached to the
property.
2. All signs shall be refinished to remove rust or
other corrosion due to the elements and any cracked or
broken faces and malfunctioning lamps shall be replaced
within ninety (90) days following notification by the City.
E. Frontage. Buildings and building sites with multiple
frontages shall be permitted signs on each frontage.
• 20.06.050 Permitted Signs.
A. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
1. In the R -A, R -1, R -1.5, R -2 and SP -4 (residential)
Districts: One name or identification sign not exceeding
two (2) square feet in area.
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2. In the R -3 District: One name or identification
sign not exceeding six (6) square feet in area.
3. In the R -4 and C -R Districts: One name or identi-
fication sign not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in
area.
B. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL, DISTRICTS.
1. In the A -P and C -N Districts: A maximum of three
(3) signs, the combined area not to exceed one hundred
(100) square feet.
2. In the C -R District: Signs appurtenant to any use
shall be permitted, provided that the total square footage
of signs shall not exceed one (1) square foot for each
lineal foot of building frontage.
3. In the C -O, C -1, C -2 M -1, M -1 -A, and SP -4 (commercial)
Districts: Signs appurtenant to any permitted use.
C. AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS IN ANY DISTRICT (except P -C).
Permanent Exterior Signs -- A maximum of seven (7)
• permanent signs shall be permitted on any service station
site as follows:
1. One double -faced free - standing sign, not exceeding
a height of twenty -five (25) feet and an area of thirty -six
(36) square feet for each side.
2. Two wall signs to be located on the exterior facades
of the building and not exceeding ten (10) square feet each.
3. One sign advertising the price of gas not exceeding
eight (8) square feet. The sign shall be of materials in
harmony with those utilized in the building.
4. One sign identifying the operator of the premises
and address of the building, to be located on the building
and not exceeding a total of six (6) square feet.
• 5. All small signs advertising products for sale,
trading stamps, credit cards and the inspection of pollution
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control devices, lamps and brakes, as authorized by the
State, shall be clustered into not more than three (3)
Sign groupings located on the building face and a total
of which shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in
area, exclusive of the additional space required for
signs advertising State - authorized services. The sign
background shall be of materials in harmony with those
utilized in the building.
6. One double -faced sign, in a permanent frame,
not exceeding an area of twelve (12) square feet for
each side, for promotional purposes, but excluding
any reference to price.
No rotating, flashing, blinking or signing with
animation, flags, banners or other attention - attracting
devices shall be permitted on a permanent basis. Attention -
attracting devices may be permitted for thirty (30)
days, however, when connected with an opening or change
in ownership or management of a service station.
D. DRIVE -IN AND OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS IN ANY DISTRICT.
Signs shall be subject to the following restrictions,:
1. The subject matter of any signs shall be limited to
the name of the business and the food products and beverages
sold on the premises on which .the signs are located.
2. The total area of all signs on the site shall not
exceed two (2) square feet for each linenal foot of property
on a street. In the case of corner lots or double frontage
lots only one street frontage may be used to determine the
maximum allowable sign area.
3. All signs shall be mounted flat against a building
and shall be limited in size to fifty (50) square feet each,
except that one free standing sign not to exceed one hundred
(100) square feet shall be permitted.
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20.06.060 Offsite Signs. Offsite signs,
including billboards, may be allowed in commercial and
industrial districts through an exception permit by the
Planning Commission.
• 20.06.070 Design Criteria. The signs permitted
by Section 20.06.060 are subject to the following additional.
limitations.
A. General Criteria. The following criteria are applicable
to all signs:
1. Traffic Signal Imitations. No person shall place,
maintain, or display upon or in view of any highway or,
street any unofficial sign, signal or device -or any sign,
signal or device which purports to be or is an imitation
of, or resembles, an official traffic sign or signal or
(a) The maximum rating of individual incandescent
lamps exposed on the surface of any sign shall be 40 watts.
(b) The maximum night -time brightness of any
sign shall be 15,000 foot lamberts.
(c) The maximum brightness of any lamp used to
illuminate any sign, as measured from any normal viewing
angle, shall be 15,000 foot lamberts.
3. Beams of Light. No person not authorized shall erect
or maintain any device which directs a beam of light in a
flashing sequence toward any street or highway, nor shall
any person erect or maintain any electrical advertising
sign or similar device that interferes with the visibility
of any official traffic control device or warning signal.
• 4. Types Prohibited. The following types of signs are
prohibited:
(a) Flashing or animated electrical signs.
which attempts to direct the
movement of
traffic or which
hides from view any official
traffic sign
or signal.
2. Illuminated Signs.
Illuminated
signs shall be
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provided with illumination as
provided in
this Section:
(a) The maximum rating of individual incandescent
lamps exposed on the surface of any sign shall be 40 watts.
(b) The maximum night -time brightness of any
sign shall be 15,000 foot lamberts.
(c) The maximum brightness of any lamp used to
illuminate any sign, as measured from any normal viewing
angle, shall be 15,000 foot lamberts.
3. Beams of Light. No person not authorized shall erect
or maintain any device which directs a beam of light in a
flashing sequence toward any street or highway, nor shall
any person erect or maintain any electrical advertising
sign or similar device that interferes with the visibility
of any official traffic control device or warning signal.
• 4. Types Prohibited. The following types of signs are
prohibited:
(a) Flashing or animated electrical signs.
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(b) Wind signs.
(c) Moving signs.
• (d) Any other outdoor sign not expressly permitted
in this Chapter.
Exceptions. Provided, however, such signs may be permitted
if an exception permit is obtained in each case in accordance
with the procedure provided in this Chapter.
5. Posting On Public Property Prohibited. No person,
except a public officer or employee in performance of a public
duty, shall paste, paint, print, nail, tack, place or otherwise
fasten any card, banner, handbill, sign, poster, or advertisement
or notice of any kind, or cause the same to be done on any
curbstone, lamp po. " ,-, pole, hydrant, bridge, wall-or tree
upon any public sidewalk, street, or public property, except
as may be required or allowed by law, or by City Council approval.
• 6. Posting On Street Prohibited. No person shall erect or
construct any sign upon any street, except as may be required
or allowed by law, or by City Council approval.
B. Specific Signs. In addition to the provisions contained
in Sections 20.06.050 and 20.06.070A, the following restrictions
shall apply to all signs except those governed by Sections 20.06.050C
Automobile Service Stations and 20.06.050D, Drive -In and Outdoor
Restaurants.
1. General. One (1) perpendicular sign (i.e. roof, pro-
jecting, or pole) is permitted per building or building site.
One of these perpendicular signs can be used in combination
with wall signs as permitted below.
2. Wall Signs.
• (a) Projection and Height. No wall sign shall have
a projection over public property greater than twenty -four
(24) inches, nor extend above any adjacent parapet or roof
of the supporting building.
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(b) Area. The area of a wall sign or wall signs
on any frontage of a building shall not exceed two hundred
(200) square feet nor forty (40) percent of the exposed
finished wall surface area, including openings.
(c) Number. A maximum of three (3) wall signs shall
be permitted.per building, however, a multi- tenant building
may have one wall sign per business plus one twenty -five (25)
square foot building directory wall sign listing tenants.
3. Projecting Signs.
(a) Projection. No sign shall project more than
five (5) feet over public property and may not project to
within two (2) feet of the curb line. Subject to all limita-
tions in this Chapter, the distance any sign may project over public
property or beyond the building line is governed by the following
table:
Distance Above Sidewalk or
Grade Immediately Below Sign.
Maximum Projection Over Pro-
perty Line or Building Line.
81to 101to 12'to 14'to 16'&
10 12 14 16 Up
1' 2' 3' .4' 5'
(b) Thickness of Projection. The thickness of any portion
of a sign which projects over public property or beyond a
building line is governed by the following table:
Projection
Maximum Thickness
5' 4' 3' 2'
2' 218" 314" 4'
(c) Number. Only one projecting sign shall be permitted
on a building or building site.
(d) Area. Two (2). square feet for each linenal foot of
building frontage, not to exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
• 4. Roof Signs. Roof signs may be allowed through an exception
permit by the Planning Commission only in instances where the
location of a business precludes the effective use of a pole
sign, ground sign or projecting sign.
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(a) Area. To be determined by the Planning
Commission, not to exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
(b) Height. No taller than building is tall, not
• to exceed fifteen(15) feet above main portion of roof.
(c) Projection. Subject to the same standards as
projecting signs.
5. Ground and Pole Signs.
(a) Frontages. Permitted only on building sites
with a minimum fifty (50) foot frontage.
(b) Area. Not to exceed two hundred (200) square
feet.
(c) Height. Not to exceed twenty -five (25) feet to
top of sign.
6. Signs On Marquees. No projecting signs may be attached
• to a marquee. Signs hung from the underside of a marquee
shall be clear of the sidewalk by not less than eight (8)
feet. Signs may be placed on the outer faces of a marquee if
they are made a part thereof and do not exceed the limitation
of marquees. Cutout letters may be installed on top of
marquees.
7. Special Purpose Signs. Signs used to give direction
to traffic or pedestrians or give instructions as to special
conditions shall not exceed a total of six (6) square feet
(single face) in area and may be permitted in addition to
the other signs listed in this section in instances where
necessary for traffic safety reasons. Said signs shall not
contain names, logos, or advertising messages.
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20.06.080 Temporary Signs. A. Real Estate Si
1. Residential Districts.
(a) In the R -A, R -1, R -1.5, R -2, R -3, and C -R Districts:
One unlighted sign, not exceeding three (3) square feet in area,
to advertise the lease, rental or sale of.the property upon
which it is located. Such sign may show only the name, address,
and telephone number of the owner, but shall not show the.name,
address, telephone number, or any other description or identi-
fication of any person, firm or corporation other than the owner
of said property.
Or, in lieu of the sign mentioned above, one open house sign
not exceeding three (3) square feet in area, which invites the
general public to inspect the premises for lease, rent or sale,
shall be permitted to be displayed, providing that at the time
said property is open for inspection and the open house sign
is displayed, the owner, his tenant, or agent is in attendance
and present on said property to display any such house or building
thereon. Said open house sign shall only be displayed on or
from the property being leased, rented or sold and shall not
show the name, address, telephone number, or any other description
or identification of any person, firm or corporation other than
the owner of such property.
(b) 'In the R -4 District: One (1) real estate sign not
exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area which advertises the
sale, rental, or lease of the premises upon which the sign is
located. Such sign may show only the name, address, and tele-
phone number of the owner, but shall not show the name, address,
telephone number, or any other description or identification
of any person, firm or corporation other than the owner of said
property.
Or, in lieu of the sign mentioned above, one (1) open house sign
not exceeding three (3) square feet in area, which invites the
general public to inspect the premises for lease, rent or sale,
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shall be permitted to be displayed, providing that at the time
said property is open for inspection and the open house sign is
displayed, the owner, his tenant, or agent is in attendance and
present on said property to display any such house or building
thereon. Said open house sign shall only be displayed on or
from the property being leased, rented or sold and shall not
show the name, address, telephone number, or any other descrip-
tion or identification of any person, firm or corporation other
than the owner of such property.
(c) In all Districts: The Director of Community
Development may approve temporary signs for the first sale of
structures and /or lots in any district for a period of time not
to exceed one year following the recordation of the final
subdivision map.
2. Commercial and Industrial Districts. Commercial and
industrial properties shall be permitted one (1) real estate
sign not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area which advertises
the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which the sign
is located.
B. Other Temporary Signs.
1. Residential Districts. No temporary signs are permitted
in residential districts except the real estate signs in
Section 20.06.080 A. 1.
2. Commercial and Industrial Districts.
(a) Size. No temporary sign shall exceed one hundred
(100) square feet in area. Temporary signs of rigid material
shall not exceed twenty -four (24) square feet in area, or six
(6) feet in height.
(b) Duration. Temporary signs may remain in place for
a period not exceeding sixty (60) days per calendar year.
(c) Number. One (1) per building or building site.
3. Cloth Signs. Cloth signs may extend across a public
street only by permission of the City Council and shall be
subject to all applicable laws and ordinances.
4. For Automobile Service Stations: see Section 20.06.050 C.
5. For Drive -In and Outdoor Restaurants: see Section 20.06.050
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20.06.090 Exceptions. A. The Planning Commission
shall have the authority to issue exception permits, under the
procedure hereinafter provided, allowing deviations from any
of the provisions of this Chapter except:
• 1. The limitations on the distance a sign may project
over public property.
2. The prohibitions against a sign, signal or device
which imitates or resembles an official traffic sign or
signal or attempts to direct the movement of traffic or
hides from view any official traffis sign or signal.
3. The prohibition against any device which directs a.
beam of light.in a flashing sequence toward a street or
highway or any electrical sign or device that interferes with
the visibility of any official traffic control device or warning
signal.
B. In order to grant an Exception Permit, the Commission must
find that the granting such permit is necessary to protect a
• substantial property right, will not be contrary to the purpose
of this Chapter as herein set forth, and will not be materially
detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or general welfare
of persons residing in the neighborhood, or detrimental or
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injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, or
to the general welfare of the City.
C. Appeal. In case the applicant or any other person is not
satisfied with the action of the Planning Commission, he may
within twenty -one (21) days appeal in writing to the City Council.
20.06.100 Modifications. The Modifications Committee
may grant modifications to the height, number and area of signs
limited by Section 20.06.050 and Planned Community District
Regulations.
• 20.06.110 Nonconforming Signs. A. Defined.
Signs existing at time of adoption of this Chapter (November 14,1977
which do not comply with the provisions hereof shall be regarded
as legal nonconforming signs.
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B. Repairing and Painting. Such signs may be removed for
the purpose of repairing and repainting them, and may be
replaced upon obtaining a permit and having the same inspected.
Such sign may be removed and replaced under a single permit
• if the same is replaced within sixty (60) days of its removal.
C. Change of Ownership. Upon change of ownership of the
business advertised by any such sign, the new owner may change
any name or names on such sign so long as the sign advertises
the same type of business and there is no change in the
configuration of such sign.
D. Remodeling. Any such sign may be removed for the purpose
of remodeling a building and replaced within thirty (30)
days after the remodeling is completed. Such sign may be
removed and replaced under a single permit.
E. Alterations. Alterations to such signs may be made only
upon obtaining an Exception Permit according to the provisions
. of this Chapter.
SECTION 2. Section 20.10.015 is amended to read as
follows,:
"20.10.015 Temporary Structures and Uses. The
Director of Community Development may approve temporary
tract and sales offices for the first
and /or lots in any residential distri
time not to exceed one year following
the final subdivision map. Extension
uses and structures may be authorized
Community Development."
sale of structures
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the recordation of
of time for temporary
by the Director of
SECTION 3. Section 20.13.015 is amended to read as
follows:
"20.13.015 Uses Permitted. The following uses
shall be permitted in the R- l'District:
(a) Single - family dwellings.
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(b) One accessory building if constructed
simultaneously with or subsequent to the main building
and located on the same lot or building site.
(c) Accessory uses normally incidental to
single - family dwellings. This is not to be construed as
permitting any commercial use, nor shall this be deemed to
allow the manufacturing or processing of any substance or
commodity for profit or the storage of vehicles, equipment
or materials used in the conduct of any retail or wholesale
business.
(d) Temporary structures and uses. Regulations
are as specified in Section.20.10.015 of General Controls -
Residential Districts.
(e) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
SECTION 4. Section 20.14.015 is amended to read as
follows:
"20.14.015 Uses Permitted. The following uses
shall be permitted in the R -1.5 District:
(a) One single - family dwelling.
(b) One duplex.
(c) Accessory uses normally incidental to single-
family dwellings or duplexes. This is not to be construed
as permitting any commercial uses, nor shall this be deemed
to allow the manufacturing or processing of any substance
or commodity for profit or the storage of vehicles, equipment
or materials used in the conduct of any retail or wholesale
business.
(d) Temporary structures and uses. Regulations
are as specified in Section 20.1.0.015 of General Controls -
Residential Districts.
(e) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
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SECTION 5. Section 20.15.015 is amended to read as
follows:
"20.15.015 Uses Permitted. The following uses
• shall be permitted in the R -2 Districts:
(a) Single - family dwellings.
(b) Two detached single - family dwellings or one
duplex.
(c) Accessory uses normally incidental to single-
family dwellings or duplexes. This is not to be construed
as permitting any commercial uses, nor shall this be deemed.
to allow the manufacturing or processing of any substance
or commodity for profit or the storage of vehicles, equipment
or materials used in the conduct of any retail or wholesale
business.
(d) Temporary structures and uses. Regulations are
as specified in Section 20.10.015 of General Controls -
Residential Districts.
• (e) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
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SECTION 6. Section 20.16.015 is amended to read as
follows:
"20.16.015 Uses Permitted. The following uses shall be
permitted in the R -3 Districts.
(a) Single - family dwellings and duplexes.
(b) Multiple dwellings, apartment houses and dwelling
groups.
(c) Temporary structures and uses. Regulations are as
specified in Section 20.10.015 of General Controls - Residential
Districts.
(d) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
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SECTION 7. Section 20.16.020 is amended to read as
follows:
"20.16.020 Uses Requiring Use Permit. The following
uses shall be permitted, subject to the securing of a use
permit in each case:
(a) Community centers, social halls, lodges, clubs,
.rest homes, and motels.
(b) Recreational establishments, parking lots,
institutions, cemeteries, public buildings, removal of
earthen materials, heliports and helistops, outdoor lighting
maybe permitted as specified more particularly in Section
20.10.020 of General Controls - Residential Districts.
SECTION 8. Section 20.17.015 is amended to read as
follows:
"20.17.015 Uses Permitted. The following uses shall
be permitted in R -4 Districts:
(a) Single - family dwellings and duplexes.
• (b) Multiple dwellings, apartment houses and dwelling
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groups.
(c) Hotels, motels and rooming or boarding houses.
(d) Community centers, social halls, lodges and clubs.
(e) Temporary structures and uses. regulations are
as specified in Section 20.10.015 of General Controls -
Residential Districts.
(f) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
SECTION 9. Section 20.17.020 is amended to read as
follows:
"20.17.020 Uses Requiring Use Permit. The following
uses shall be permitted subject to first securing a use
permit in each case:
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(a) Professional offices.
(b) Hotel and motel restaruants, "on- sale" liquor
establishments, and other appurtenant services and
retail shops designed primarily for the convenience of
the guests of hotels and motels provided that all access shall
be from a lobby, patio or courtyard, and further provided,
that no advertising be visible from any street.'
(c) Redreational establishments, parking lots,
institutions, cemeteries, public buildings, removal of
earthen materials, heliports and helistops, outdoor
lighting may be permitted as specified more particularly
in Section 20.10.020 of General Controls - Residential
Districts.
follows:
SECTION 10. Section 20.30.015 is amended to read as
"20.30.015 Temporary Structures and Uses. A. INTENT
AND PURPOSE. The intent and purpose of this Section is to
establish procedures whereby the Director of Community
Development or the Planning Commission may approve reasonable
requests for interim or temporary uses of land or buildings
when said uses are consistent with the City's General Plan
and the health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare
of persons residing or working in the neighborhood and not
violative of any other ordinances and.regulations of the City.
B. TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES NOT TO EXCEED 90 DAYS.
The Director of Community Development may authorize the
temporary use of structures and land in any Commercial District
for a period of time not to exceed 90 days. Prior to
approving said temporary use the Director of Community
Development shall inform the Planning Commission of his intent
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to permit said use and shall take whatever steps or
precautions are necessary to assure that said use will
be consistent with the purpose and intent of this Section
and that said land or building will be restored at such
time as the use is terminated.
C. TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES IN EXCESS OF 90
DAYS. The Planning Commission may authorize the temporary
use of structures and land in any Commercial District for
periods of time in excess of 90 days subject to the securing
of a use permit in each case. In approving said use permit
the Planning Commission may impose whatever conditions they
deem necessary to assure that the purpose and intent of this
Section is carried out and shall establish a specific point
in time when said permit is to be terminated and the site
restored.
D. EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES.
The Director of Community Development and the Planning
Commission may authorize extensions of time subject to the
procedures specified above."
follows:
SECTION 11. Section 20.31.015 is amended to read as
"20.31.015 Uses Permitted. The following uses shall
be permitted in A -P Districts:
(a) Professional offices, business offices, banks,
conservatories of art and music, art studios, art galleries,
community centers, social halls, lodges and clubs, medical
centers, physical, medical and diagnostic laboratories,
photography studios, pharmacies for dispensing of drugs
and medical supplies only, and other uses which in the
opinion of the Planning Commission are of a similar nature.
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(b) Accessory uses normally incidental to commercial
developments, where such uses do not alter the character of
• the premises in respect to their use for purposes permitted
in the district. Such accessory buildings shall be allowed
only when constructed concurrent with or subsequent to the
main building.
(c) Temporary structures and.uses. Regulations are
as specified in Section 20.30.015 of General Controls -
Commercial Districts.
(d) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
SECTION 12. Section 20.32.015 is amended to read as
follows:
"20.32.015 Uses Permitted. The following uses shall
be permitted in C -N Districts:
(a) Professional offices, community centers, social
® halls, lodges and clubs.
(b) Retail stores and personal service establishments
within a building, including appliance stores, bakeries (not
wholesale), banks, barbershops, beauty parlors, bookstores,
department stores, drugstores, food shops, hardware stores,
nurseries, offices, radio stores, antique shops, shoe shops,
studios, tailor shops, and other uses which in the opinion
of the Planning Commission are of a similar nature.
(c) Accessory uses normally incidental to commercial
developments, where such uses do not alter the character of the
premises in respect to their use for purposes permitted in
the district. Such accessory buildings shall be allowed
only when constructed concurrent with or subsequent to the
main building.
(d) Temporary structures and uses. Regulations are
as specified in Section 20.30.015 of General Controls -
Commercial Districts.
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follows:
(e) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
SECTION 13. Section 20.32.020 is amended to read as
• "20.32.020 Uses Requiring Use Permit. The following
uses shall be permitted subject to the securing of a use
permit in each case:
(a) Gasoline service stations, drive -in facilities,
restaurants and outdoor restaurants.
(b) Recreational establishments, institutions,
cemeteries, public buildings parking of automobiles on
roofs, removal of earthen materials, heliports and helistops,
outdoor lighting may be permitted as specified more particularly
in Section 20.30.020 of General Controls - Commercial Districts."
SECTION 14. Section 20.33.020 is amended to read as
follows:
"20.33.020 Permitted Uses. In the C -R District the
• following uses shall be permitted:
(a) Commercial .uses limited to retail or personal service
establishments, handicraft establishments, professional
offices and other uses which, in the opinion of the Planning
Commission, are of a similar nature.
(b) Residential uses only in conjunction with permitted
commercial uses.
(c) Accessory uses normally incidental to commercial
and residential developments, where such uses do not alter
the character of the premises in respect to their use for
purposes permitted in the district
(d)' Temporary structures and uses. Regulations are as
specified in Section 20.30.015 of General Controls - Commercial
Districts.
• (e) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
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SECTION 15. Section 20.34.015 is amended to read
as follows:
"20.34.015 Uses Permitted. The following uses shall
be permitted in C -0 Districts:
(a) Multiple dwellings or apartment houses, hotels,
motels, professional offices, clubs.
(b) Retail sales, and wholesale sales when combined
with retail sales of a similar nature; storage therefor
shall be within a building, except for boats.
(c) Accessory uses normally incidental to uses
permitted in the district.
(d) Temporary structures and uses. Regulations are as
specified in Section 20.30.015 of General Controls -
Commercial Districts.
(e) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
SECTION 16. Section 20.34.020 is amended to read as
follows:
"20.34.020 Uses Requiring Use Permit. The following
uses shall be permitted subject to the securing of a use
permit in each case:
(a) Light manufacturing, including repair of boats,
and other uses which in the opinion of the Planning Commission
are of similar nature.
(b) Gasoline service stations, drive -in facilities,
restaurants and outdoor restaurants.
(c) Recreational establishments, institutions, cemeteries,
public buildings, parking of automobiles on roofs, removal
of earthen materials, heliports and helistops, outdoor
lighting may be permitted as specified more particularly
in Section 20.30.020 of General Controls - Commercial Districts."
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SECTION 17. Section 20.35.015 is amended to read
as follows:
"20.35.015 Uses Permitted. The following uses shall
• be permitted in C -1 Districts:
(a) Professional offices, community centers, social
halls, lodges and clubs.
(b) Retail stores and personal service establishments
within a building, including appliance stores, bakeries
(not wholesale), banks, barbershops, beauty parlors, bookstores,
department stores, drugstores, food shops, hardware stores,
nurseries, offices, radio stores, antique shops, shoe shops,
studios, tailor shops, and other uses which in the opinion
of the Planning Commission are of a similar nature.
(c) Accessory uses normally incidental to commercial
developments, where such uses do not alter the character
of the premises in respect to their use for purposes permitted
• in the district. Such accessory buildings shall be allowed
only when constructed concurrent with or subsequent to the
main building.
(d) Temporary structures and uses. Regulations are
as specified in Section 20.30.015 of General Controls -
Commercial Districts.
(e) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
SECTION 18. Section 20.35.020 is amended to read as
follows:
"20.35.020 Uses Requiring Use Permit. The following
uses shall be permitted subject to the securing of a use
permit in each case:
• (a) Animal hospitals, auto sales and repair shops,
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boat sales, gasoline service stations, marine service
stations, cleaning establishments, laundries, launderettes,
mortuaries, outdoor markets, restaurants, outdoor drive -
in and take -out restaurants, drive -in facilities, wholesale
stores, outdoor sales establishments, pet shops, public
garages, trailer courts, theaters, used car sales lots,
and other uses which in the opinion of the Planning
Commission are of a similar nature.
(b) Handicraft enterprises, including the manufacturing
and repair of household furnishings, clothing, ceramics,
novelties and toys, and uses which in the opinion of the
Planning Commission are of a similar nature.
uses.
(c) Hotels, motels, boarding houses and residential
(d) Recreational establishments, institutions,
cemeteries, public buildings, parking of automobiles on
roofs, removal of earthen materials, heliports and helistops,
outdoor lighting may be permitted as specified more particularly
in Section 20.30.020 of General Controls - Commercial Districts."
SECTION 19. Section 20.36.020 is amended to read
as follows:
"20.36.020 Uses Permitted. The following uses shall
be permitted in the C -2 Districts:
(a) Professional offices; community centers; social
halls and clubs.
(b) Retail stores; wholesale stores; wholesale bakeries;
research laboratories and institutes; laundries and storage
within a building.
(c) The following uses, when conducted within a
building or enclosed by a solid board or masonry fence at
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least six feet in height in each case: Creameries;
bottling works; building material yards; contractors
yards; fuel yards; machine shops; storage of goods and
• materials; and other uses which in the opinion of the
Planning Commission are of a similar nature.
(d) Accessory uses normally incidental to commercial
developments, where such uses do not alter the character
of the premises in respect to their use for purposes
permitted in the district. Such accessory buildings shall
be allowed only when constructed concurrent with or subsequent
to the main building.
(e) Temporary structures and uses. Regulations are
as specified in Section 20.30.015 of General Controls -
Commercial Districts.
(f) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
SECTION 20. Section 20.36.025 is amended to read
• as follows:
"20.36.025 Uses Requiring Use Permit.. Uses permitted,
subject to first securing a Use Permit in each case:
(a) Dry cleaning plants, lumberyards, light manufacturing,
including the manufacture and repair of boats, clothing,
novelties and toys, gasoline service stations, drive -in
facilities, restuarants, outdoor, drive -in and take -out
restaurants and uses which in the opinion of the Planning
Commission are of a similar nature.
(b) Hotels, motels, residential uses, trailer courts
and houseboat marinas.
(c) Recreational establishments, institutions, cemeteries,
public buildings, parking of automobiles on roofs, removal
• of earthen materials, heliports and helistops, outdoor
lighting may be permitted as specified more particularly
in Section 20.30.020 of General Controls - Commercial
Districts."
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SECTION 21. Section 20.40.015(D) is amended to read
as follows:
"20.40.015 D. TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE STRUCTURES. The
•
Director
of Community Development may
approve
temporary
tract and
sales offices for the first
sale of
structures
And /or lots in any district for a period of time not to
exceed one year following the recordation of the final
subdivision map."
SECTION 22. Section 20.41.020 is amended to read
as follows:
"20.41.020 Uses Permitted. The following uses shall
be permitted in the M -1 Districts:
(a) Wholesale bakeries; creameries; bottling works;
building material yards; contractors yards; fuel yards;
machine shops; lumberyards; building and repair of boats;
research laboratories and institutes; instrument manufac-
• turing; fabrication of plastic products; furniture
•
upholstering; storage, including storage of cement and
lime incidental to a retail or wholesale business; manu-
facturing uses; and any other uses which, in the opinion
of the Planning Commission are of similar nature, but
under the same limitations and restrictions specified
in sections governing same.
(b) Accessory uses and buildings where such uses
or buildings are incidental to and do not alter the
character of the premises in respect to their use for
purposes permitted in the district. Such accessory buildings
shall be allowed only'when constructed concurrent with or
subsequent to the main building.
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(c) Temporary structures and uses. Regulations
are as specified in Section 20.40.015 of General Controls -
Industrial Districts.
• (d) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
SECTION 23. Section 20.41.025 is amended to read
as follows:
"20.41.025 Uses Requiring Use Permit. The following
uses shall be permitted subject to the securing of a use
permit in each case:
(a) Gasoline service stations; houseboat marinas;
and fish smoking, curing or freezing.
(b) Professional offices, restaurants, outdoor,
drive -in and take -out restaurants.
(c) Commercial uses including but not limited to
retail and wholesale stores; cartography; bookbinding;
printing; lithography; editorial and designing; laundries;
• dry cleaning plants; and any other uses which in the
opinion of the Planning Commission are of a similar nature;
provided, however,that the following exceptions shall apply
to structures and uses which are in existence on the effective
date of this section:
1. The lawful use of land or buildings in the
M -1 District which do not meet the requirements of this
subsection may be continued or changed to a use which would
require the same or less on -site parking according to the
standards established in Section 20.30.035 without compliance
with the requirements of this subsection.
2 Any existing structure may be repaired, altered
or remodeled, without complying with the requirements of
this subsection.
is3. Any existing structure or use may be enlarged
by not more than 10% of its original gross area in any one -
year period without complying with the requirements of this
subsection.
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(d) Recreational establishments, institutions,
cemeteries, public buildings, parking of automobiles on
roofs, removal of earthen materials, heliports and helistops,
outdoor lighting may be permitted as specified more.
particularly in Section 20.40.020 of General Controls -
Industrial Districts."
SECTION 24. Section 20.42.020 is amended to read
as follows:
"20.42.020 Uses Permitted. The following uses
shall be permitted in M -1 -A Districts:
(a)
Administrative and professional
offices;
resi-
dences for
watchmen or custodians employed
on site;
employees
cafeterias or auditoriums; research laboratories and
institutes; wholesale stores; machine shops; light
manufacturing; furniture upholstering; electrical and
electronic products and instruments manufacturing; carto-
graphy; bookbinding; printing and lithography; fabrication
of plastic products; stroage warehouse, excluding inflammable
materials and truck terminals; editorial and designing.
(b) Accessory uses and buildings where such uses or
buildings are incidental to and do not alter the character
of the premises in respect to their use for purposes permitted
in the district. Such accessory buildings shall be allowed
only when constructed concurrent with or subsequent to
the main building.
(c) Temporary structures and uses. Regulations are
as specified in Section 20.40.015 of General Controls -
Industrial Districts.
(d) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
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SECTION 25. Section 20.62.040 is amended to read
as follows:
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"20.62.040
RECREATION AND
MARINE COMMERCIAL. It
is the
intent of
this section to
implement the General
Plan objectives, policies, general land uses and programs
for private use of land for that portion of this Specific
Plan District area southerly of Coast Highway. All uses
and development in this portion of this Specific Plan
District shall conform to the provisions of this section.
It is further the intent of this section to encourage a
continuation of marine - oriented uses; to maintain the
marine theme or character of the area; to encourage
mutually supportive businesses, a continuity of shopping
and pedestrian orientation, and to prohibit uses which
would interrupt this continuity; and to encourage public
physical and visual access to the-bay.
. A. USES PERMITTED.
1. Marinas, yacht clubs, yacht brokers, social clubs,
commercial recreation, boat sales, marine supply
sales, boat repair and servicing, sports fishing
establishments, hotels and motels, business and
professional offices where marine related services
are offered to the general public, and other uses
which, in the opinion of the Planning Commission,
are of a similar nature. The Planning Commission's
decision may be appealed to the City Council.
2. Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
SECTION 26. Section 20.62.050 is amended to read
as follows:
• "20.62.050 RETAIL AND SERVICE COMMERCIAL: It is the
intent of this section to implement the General Plan
objectives, policies, general land uses and programs, relating
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to private use of land, for that portion of this Specific
Plan District located northerly of Coast Highway. All
uses and development in this portion of this Specific
Plan District shall conform to the provisions of this
section. It is further the intent of this section to
encourage the continuation of "marine- oriented ". uses and
the "marine "theme or character of the area; to encourage
mutually supportive businesses, a continuity of shopping
and pedestrian orientation, and to prohibit uses which
would interrupt this continuity; and to minimize the number
of curb cuts on Coast Highway.
A. USES PERMITTED:
1. Retail sales, yacht brokers, boat sales, marine
supply sales, boat repair and servicing, offices
for personal and professional services which are
offered to the general public, commercial recreation,
hotels and motels, and other uses which, in the
opinion of the Planning Commission, are of a similar
nature. The decision of the Planning Commission
may be appealed to the City Council.
2. Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
SECTION 27. Section 20.70.060(m) is amended to read
as follows:
"20.70.060 (m) Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
SECTION 28. Section 20.72.100 is amended to.read
as follows:
"20.72.100 Signs in accordance with Chapter 20.06."
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SECTION 29. Section 20.12.015 is amended.to read
as follows:
"20.12.015 Uses Permitted. The following uses shall
be permitted in the R -A District:
(a) Single - family dwellings.
(b) Light farming, except commercial dairies, commercial
kennels, commercial rabbit, fox, goat or hog farms, or
commercial poultry ranches.
(c) Accessory uses normally incidental to a single-
family dwelling or light farming. This is not to be
construed as permitting any commercial use.
(d) Temporary structures and uses. Regulations are
as specified in Section 20.10.015 of General Controls -
Residential Districts."
SECTION 30. This Ordinance shall be published once
• in the official newspaper of the City and the same shall be
effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.
This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the
25th
day
of
October
1977, and was adopted on
6 1977
the
14th
day of
November
1977, by the following
vote, to wit:
• ATTEST:
t
ity Clerk
C ::::NAL AND
0'
6 1977
DATE
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AYES, COUNCILMEN: Dostal, Barrett, Kuehn
McInnis, Rogers, Ryckoff, Williams
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT COUNCILMEN: None
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