Sign Ordinances - Brea

20.28.090, TEMPORARY OFF-SITE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SIGNS

Temporary real estate directional signs, directing prospective purchasers to a subdivision having lots or houses for sale may be erected and maintained provided that such signs do not create a hazardous traffic condition or conditions and subject to the approval of the Planning Commission pursuant to those procedures set forth in this zoning code, governing the issuance of conditional use permits. An application for a permit for such a sign or signs shall comply with § 20.28.050 above and the criteria prescribed for the review of such signs shall include those criteria contained in § 20.28.060.C. and the criteria set forth.
  1. Location. Directional signs shall be permitted in all zones, on vacant property only, within one hundred (100) feet of a major or secondary highway subject to all of the following conditions:
    1. Each subdivision or land development within the city shall be permitted a maximum of four (4) directional signs within the city. Each land development outside of the city shall be permitted a maximum of two (2) directional signs which may be located within the city.
    2. The maximum number of directional signs permitted between two (2) intersections of arterial highways shall not exceed four (4). Where the distance between said intersection is less than three-eighths (3/8) of a mile, no more than two (2) signs shall be permitted.
    3. The minimum distance between directional signs shall not be less than five hundred (500) feet.
    4. Directional signs shall not be located within five hundred (500) feet of any existing freeway right-of-way.
    5. Directional signs shall be prohibited on Brea Boulevard between the city limits on the south, and State College Boulevard/Central Avenue on the north, and on Imperial Highway between the A-O4 Flood Channel on the west, and Castlegate Lane on the east.
    6. Directional signs shall not be located on any building, fence or wall.
    7. The following setbacks shall be maintained:
      1. One hundred (100) feet from any residence, school or park.
      2. Twenty-five (25) feet from an existing right-of-way of any arterial highway.
      3. One hundred (100) feet from an existing right-of-way of any intersection of a street with an arterial highway.
  2. Size
    1. The area of each face of a directional sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet.
    2. Maximum width permitted, eight (8) feet.
    3. Maximum length permitted, ten (10) feet.
    4. Maximum height permitted, sixteen (16) feet.
    5. Ground clearance shall not be more than eight (8) feet or less than five (5) feet.
  3. Bonds. A cash bond shall be posted in the amount of one hundred (100) dollars for each sign to guarantee removal of the sign upon expiration of the permit.
  4. Time limit. Each directional sign shall have a time limit of one (1) year from the date of authorization; provided, however, said limit may be extended by the Development Services Director or designee not to exceed two (2) successive periods of six (6) months each. Upon written request, the Planning Commission may authorize additional time extensions as deemed necessary.
(Ord. 425, passed 10-14-68; Am. Ord. 877, passed 11-21-89)

20.28.130 TEMPORARY ON-SITE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES

Temporary real estate signs advertising real property which has been subdivided for the purposes of sale or lease shall be permitted in all zones without a permit fee, subject to the following conditions:
  1. The construction of any such sign shall be in strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter and all other laws of the city.
  2. The sign shall remain only as long as some portion of the property advertised for sale remains unsold, or for a period of two (2) years from the recordation of the final map, whichever period is shorter. Subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission, such time may be extended for additional one (1) year periods provided there is still a bona fide offering of lots in the subdivision for sale.
  3. The signs shall be located on the premises which they advertise.
  4. No sign shall exceed two hundred (200) square feet in area.
  5. Not more than two (2) such signs shall be permitted in any subdivision under twenty (20) acres in size. On subdivisions involving more than twenty (20) acres, one (1) additional sign shall be permitted for each additional five (5) acres, but not exceeding a total of four (4) signs totaling not more than eight hundred (800) square feet.
  6. In addition to any other signs permitted under this section, identification signs containing the tract name shall be permitted provided there shall not be more than one (1) such sign for each three (3) lots. Each such sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
  7. Four (4) signs not exceeding a cumulative total of twelve (12) square feet in area shall be permitted on each lot in a subdivision containing model homes in addition to any other signs permitted in this section. Such signs shall be removed after the developer concludes the initial sale of all lots or homes in the development to their initial owners.
  8. The use of flags, streamers, pennants, banners, and spinners shall be subject to the approval of the Development Services Director or designee.
(Ord. 425, passed 10-14-68; Am. Ord. 877, passed 11-21-89)

20.28.140 OTHER OFF-SITE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS.

    1. Other off-site signs utilized to direct pedestrians or motorists to a particular location may be permitted in any zone subject to the approval of the Planning Commission pursuant to the procedures set forth in this zoning code, governing the issuance of conditional use permits.
    2. The application for such a permit shall conform to those requirements set forth in § 20.28.050 above, and the criteria set forth in § 20.28.060.C. as well as the following criteria shall be applied by the Planning Commission in considering such an application.
      1. Each such sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
      2. Illuminated signs may be permitted if located not closer than one hundred (100) feet from an occupied residence.
      3. Such signs may be permitted in any zone.
      4. No such directional sign shall be placed on public right-of-way without approval by the City Council after a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
  2. Signs directing persons to such activities as garage sales or residential open houses may be permitted in all zones subject to approval of the Development Services Director or his or her designee.
  3. The use of flags, streamers, pennants, banners, and spinners shall be subject to the approval of the Development Services Director or designee.

(Ord. 425, passed 10-14-68; Am. Ord. 877, passed 11-21-89)

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