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HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-15 - Approving An Amendment to Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code So as to Revise Standards for Illuminated SignsORDINANCE 96 -15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH 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 WHEREAS, the current standard allows for signs which are excessively bright; and 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 public hearings regarding AmendmentNo. 841 and recommended approval of said amendment; and WHEREAS, on April 22, 1996, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach held a public hearing regarding Amendment No. 841; and • WHEREAS, the public was duly noticed of the public hearings; 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. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS SECTION 1: Section 20.06.070 (A -2) of Chapter 20.06 of Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code 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: • SECTION 2: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and the same shall become 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 April 8, 1996, and adopted on the 22nd day of April 1996, by the following • vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCIL MEMBERS HEDGES, GLOVER ATTEST: CITY CLERK P:\ W P511PLANNING \PAT- MREPORTS W 841.ORD EDWARDS, WATT, O'NEIL, COX NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS DEBAY MAYOR 2 Recommended Sign Luminances Range of Sign Luminance Ambient Light Environment Candelas /square foot LOW Areas with no or little exterior lighting, other than street 10 to 45 lighting. Such areas include most residential areas, Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean. MEDIUM Areas where signs are relatively isolated or areas adjacent 45 to 70 to "Low" ambient light areas. HIGH Central business districts, highly lighted streets or parking 70 to 100 areas. 100 to 140 VERY HIGH High rise signs and signs in areas of high sign competition. SECTION 2: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and the same shall become 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 April 8, 1996, and adopted on the 22nd day of April 1996, by the following • vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCIL MEMBERS HEDGES, GLOVER ATTEST: CITY CLERK P:\ W P511PLANNING \PAT- MREPORTS W 841.ORD EDWARDS, WATT, O'NEIL, COX NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS DEBAY MAYOR 2