HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-14 - Illuminated Sign RevisionsRESOLUTION NO. 96 -14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO
TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
TO REVISE STANDARDS FOR ILLUMINATED SIGNS
• WHEREAS, Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to
adopt a resolution initiating amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to initiate amendments to Section 20.06.070 (A -2) of
Title 20 of the City ofNewport Beach Municipal Code to set new standards for illuminated signs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach to initiate an amendment to Section 20.06.070 (A -2) of Title 20 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code with the proposed amendment to read as follows:
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I 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 aW illumination found to be excessively bright, based on the following
• guidelines:
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, that the
Planning Commission is directed to include in the proposed amendment provisions relating to the
amortization of legally nonconforming illuminated signs.
ADOPTED this 12th day of February, 1996,
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MAYOR
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Recommended Sign Luminances
Range of Sign Luminance
Ambient Light Environment
Candelas/sauare 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 to
45 to 70
"Low" ambient light areas.
HIGH
Central business districts. I iWy lighted streets or parking
70 to 100
areas.
00 to 140
VERY HIGH
High rise signs and signs in areas of high sign competition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, that the
Planning Commission is directed to include in the proposed amendment provisions relating to the
amortization of legally nonconforming illuminated signs.
ADOPTED this 12th day of February, 1996,
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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