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Ordinance 2028CITY OF ALAMEDA ORDINANCE NO. 2028 New Series AMNDING THE ALAMDA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING TO AND AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 4B, CHAPTER I OF TITLE 'XI THEREOF RELATING TO REGULATION OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY SIGNS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMDA that: Sect ion I.Requlation of Outdoor Advertisinq Display S iqns, Purpose and Intent (a)It is the purpose of these regulations to eliminate excessive and confusing sign displays which do not relate to the premises on which they are located; to eliminate hazards to pedestrians and motorists brought about by distracting sign displays; and to preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place in which to live and work. (b)It is the intent of these regulations to protect an important aspect of the economic base of the City by preventing the destruction of the natural beauty and environment of the City, which is instrumental in attracting res idents and non- residents who come to live, visit, trade, or vacation; to safe- guard and enhance property values; to recognize and respect the island character of the City by maintaining and enhancing its gateways; to protect public and private investment in buildings and open spaces; and to protect the public health , safety and general welfare. 12/2/80 section 2 . The Alameda Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding thereto Subsection (d) to Section 11-14B2, Subsection (k) to Section 11-14B9, Section 11-14BII.5, Subsections (m) through (u) to Section 11-14B13 and Section 14-B16, to read: Sec. 11-14B2.Definitions. (d) As used in this Article, unless the context other- wise indicates, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings as set forth in this section: (I)ABANDONED SIGN: A sign which no longer advertises abusiness, lessor, owner product , service or activity on the premises where the sign is displayed. AFFILIATION SIGN: Any sign whose sole purpose is to identify membership in an association of businesses, such as credit card companies, association membership, trading stamps. (2) (3)AWNING: A hood or cover which projects from a wall of a building over a window or door, which is made of canvas or aluminum or similar materials, and maybe fixed in place or retractable. (4)BANNER: A sign not made of rigid material either enclosed or not enclosed in a rigid frame which is mounted so as to allow movement of the sign by the wind. (5)BORDERLESS SIGN: A sign composed of parts of a message without a single border enclosing any of the parts. BUILDING FRONTAGE: That portion of the exterior build- ing wall of a place of business which is both adjacent to and paralle I to a public street, walkway or parking lot. When separated by interior walls, more than one kind of business may be considered a separate place of business although operated within the same building by the same owner. (6) (7 )BUSINESS: A profit-making organization involved in the provision of goods or services, including transi- tory residential uses such as motels and hotels but excluding multiple residential uses. (8)BUSINESS COMPLEX: Five or more bus inesses located on one or more parcels of land sharing common private pedestrian, parking and vehicular access. facitities. (9)CAMPAIGN SIGN: A temporary sign announcing a campaign drive or event of a civic, philanthropic , educational or religious organization. political signs are not included under this category. (10)COMMMORATIVE PLAQUES: Memorial signs and tablets, building name and erection date, symbols and similar emblems that are a permanent design element of abuilding or other structure. (11)CONSTRUCTION SIGN: A sign which identifies the persons, firms or businesses directly connected with a construc- tion project. (12)DILAPIDATED SIGN: A sign that is no longer in a good state of repair, and is not visually attractive and functional, or has become a health or safety hazard. (13)DIRECTIONAL SIGN: An on-site sign which is designed and erected solely for the purposes of directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic within a project. Such a sign shall contain no advertising copy. (14)DISTRICT: Any zoning district designated in the zoning ordinance of the City of Alameda. (15)DIRECTORY SIGN: An identification sign listing the tenants of a building or complex, or the bulletin board used to display announcements relative to a public, charitable, religious or fratern ) institution. DOUBLE-FACED SIGN: A sign constructed to display its message on the outer surfaces of two identical and/or opposite parallel planes. (16) (17)EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED: Illumination by a light source located outside of and not attached to the surface of the sign. Illuminated tubing and strings of lights outlining portions of buildings shall be considered externally illuminated signs. (18)ERECTED: Shall mean attached , altered, built, con- structed, reconstructed, enclosed or moved, and shallinclude the painting of wall signs. (19)FACE OF SIGNS: The entire surface of a sign upon which copy can be placed. (20)FLASHING SIGN: Any sign which is perceived as an intermittent or flashing light. Time and temperature signs shall be excluded from this category. (21)FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION: A group of people associated or formally organized for a common purpose, interest or pleasure, which shall include lodges, social halls, and union halls. (22)FREESTANING SIGN: A sign fixed in an upright position on the ground not attached to a building or any structure other than a framework or device, erected primarily to support the sign. GARAGE SALE SIGN: A sign with a message advertising the resale of personal property that has been used by the resident. (23) (24)GOVERNNTAL BUILDINGS: For the purposes of this Chapter, they shall include: City offices, Fire Department, and all County, State and Federal bui ldings . (25)GRAND OPENING SIGN: A temporary sign or banner erected one time only for a limited period of time to announce the opening of a new business. (26)HEIGHT: The vertical distance from the uppermost point used in measuring the area of a sign to the ground immediately below such point or the level of the upper surface of the nearest curb of the street upon which the sign fronts, whichever measurement is the greatest. (27)IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A sign which serves to tell only the name, address, business and/or profession of the occupant, or use of the building upon which the sign is located, and which may include an emblem, insignia or logo. (28)ILLEGA SIGN: A sign erected in violation of the laws in effect at that time, and not in conformance with the regulations of the Alameda Municipal Code at the time of adoption of this Chapter. (29)INFORMTIONAL SIGN: Any sign which is designed and erected solely for the purpose of communicating information for the safety or convenience of the public, such as II telephone II danger tl II rest rooms II . (30)INSTITUTIONAL USES: Uses such as schools, churches, fraternal organizations, community, governmental, and public recreational facilities, hospitals and con- valescent homes. (31)sign whose light source is the sign so that the rays sign, or light source which the sign and is perceivedsign. INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED: A located in the interior of go through the face of the is attached to the face of as a design element of the (32)LIGHT SOURCE: A bulb or tube from which light is emitted when it is activated, including but not limited to incandescent filament bulb, electric discharge bulb, neon tube, and fluorescent tube. (33)extending to and and self MARQUEE: A permanent roof-like structure over the entrance to abuilding, attached supported by the building or freestandingsupporting. (34)MOVING SIGN: A sign which has any actual or apparent moving parts, activated in any way by mechanical devices or by wind currents. Signs which change or appear to change color or intensity of lighting shall be included, but time and temperature devices shall be excluded. (35)MULTIPLE-FACED SIGN: A sign constructed to display its message on a curbed surface or on two or more planarsurfaces. (36)NONCONFORMING SIGN: Any advertising structure or sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior to the adopt ion of this Chapter, and which has subsequently come under the requirements of this Chapter, with which it does not completely comply. (37)NONILLUMINATED: Neither directly nor indirectly lighted and containing no material that is made for the purpose of being reflective or fluorescent. (38)OFFICIAL SIGN: A sign or signs required by govern- mental body to discharge its legally required function. (39)PERMNENT SIGN: Any sign for which a sign permit is issued with no time limit in accordance with the pro- visions of this Chapter. Any mention of signs in this Chapter shall be considered to mean permanent signs unless there is a specified time limit or reference to temporary signs. (40)POLITICAL SIGN: A sign designed for the purpose of advertising support of or opposition to a candidateor proposition for a public election. (41)PORTABLE FREESTANDING SIGN: A sign that is designed to be movable and is not structually attached to the ground, abuilding, structure, or any other sign. Included are signs built in the configuration of anII All or an II I II frame, and signs mounted on rollers orslides. (42)PRIVILEGE SIGN: A standardized sign supplied at nominal cost or free to a retailer where a portion of the sign face identifies the product of a regional or national distributor or manufacturer available only incidentally on the premises, and a portion of the sign identifies the local retailer. Signs identifying the primary commodity, service or activity available on the premises, such as signs for auto dealerships, gasoline service stations and chain stores and busi- nesses , shall not be included in this category. (43)PROJECTING SIGN: Any sign which is suspended from or supported by a building or wall and which projects outward therefrom. Signs suspended under a porch or permanent walkway covering shall be included. (44)REAL ESTATE premises orlocated, issigns shall SIGN: A sign indicating that a property, any portion thereof, upon which it is for sale, lease or rent. Subdivision not be included under this definition. (45)RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: For the purposes of this Chapter, they shall include public parks , and facil- ities for physcial recreation such as golf, tennis, swimming and boating. (46)REFLECTIVE SIGN: A sign which is not electrically illuminated, but which responds to light, such as from passing auto headlights by shining or glowing. ROOF SIGN: Any sign erected upon or above the roof or parapet of any building, including any porch, marquee, walkway covering, or similar roof-likestructure. (47) (48)SEASONAL DECORATIONS: Temporarily erected greet ini ornamentation and displays that relate to a historic holiday, such as the Fourth of July or Christmas which contain no advertising. (49)SEASONAL SALES SIGN: A temporary sign or banner erected for a limited period of time to advertise a special sale or seasonal business such 11 Christmas tree lots. (50)SIGN STRUCTURE: Any device whose primary function is to support a sign. (51)SINGLE-FACED SIGN: A sign constructed so that its message is displayed on a single plane, and is v iew- able from only one side of the plane. (52)SUBDIVISION SIGN: A sign containing the name, location, or directions to a builder, developer, and pertinent information about a subdivis ion for which there is a properly approved and recorded map, and in which homes or units in a building remain to be constructed, com- pleted or initially sold. (53)TEMPORARY SIGN: Any sign which is intended to be displayed for a limited period of time, which shall in- clude signs painted on windows , paper and poster board. (54)VEHICULAR SIGN: A vehicle which has a sign mounted or painted thereon which is used primarily as the sign structure and not as a vehicle. (55)WALL SIGN: Any sign affixed to a buildiryg or fenc , atno point projecting more than six (6) inches horizon- tally from the surface upon which it is attached. (56)WINDOW SIGN: Any sign painted on or affixed to a window or located inside within a distance equal to the great- est dimension of the window (width or height) and designed to be viewed from the outside of the building. Sec. 11-14B9 dvertisinq Siqns Requlation of Off-Premise Outdoor (k)Be located in residential or C-l districts. Sec. ll-14Bll. 5 Abatement of Nonconforminq on-Premise Siqns . Anyon-premise sign which does not conform to the regulations of this Article shall be removed by the owner or possessor thereof within the period of time prescribedherein. (a) Signs with the following prohibited characteristics shall be abated immediately: (1)Obscene or offensive to morals. (2)Hazard to traffic. (3)Hazard to exits. (4)Vehicular sign. (5)Portable advertising signs. (b) The following prohibited signs shall be abatedwithin ninety (90) days: (1) (2) Motion devices. 1m stoJ:.ae.. signs.. (3 )Wind blown devices. (4) l'bandoned signs. (a) Temporary continuation of abandoned sign: The owner of an abandoned sign who desires to make subsequent use of the sign or structural supportshall, within ninety (90) days of the abandonment, give written notification to the Planning Director. (5)Dilapidated signs. (6) Damaged sign; damaged to the extent of fiftypercent (50%) of its current replacement value. (c) All other nonconforming on-premise signs shall be abated either after the expiration of the useful life of the sign (s) for federal income tax purposes or after a period equal to the number of years obtained by dividing the total cost of the sign(s) when installed by five hundred (500), whichever comes first, provided however, that no less than three years from the effective date of this section shall be allowed for amortization. Sec. 11-14B13.S iqns Exempt (m)Temporary Siqns (1) Campaiqn Siqns (nonpolitical): One sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area per parcel or business for all parcels zoned for residential use, andsixteen (16) square feet in all other zoning districts; located on private property, with the owner s permis- sion, for a maximum of thirty (30) days. (2) Garaqe Sale : On-premise signs and directional off-premise signs, for not more than three (3) days prior to and removed immediately after the sale. (3) Grand openinq Siqn Signs or banners erected one time only, for a maximum of thirty (30) consecu- tive days, and not exceeding fifty (50) square feet in area per sign. permiss ion shall be obtained from the City Manager, unless exempt under Title XII, Section 12-256. (4) Motor Vehicle Siqn One sign per vehicle may be placed or painted on the window ,not to exceedtwo (2) square feet in area. (5) Real Estate Siqn Signs shall be located on private property in any zoning district with the owner permiss ion. (a) One on-premise II For sale II available " , for rent" , " lease " sign not to exceed four (4) square feet in area for each parcel zoned forsingle-family dwellings or duplex, and sixteen (16) square feet for multiple-family dwellings, business and industrial sites. (b) One on-premise "open for inspection " sign not exceeding four (4) square feet. -9- (c) Two off-premise "open for inspection signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area per sign, and two directional arrow signs with address not exceeding two (2) square feet per sign. Not to be located in the median of a public road or on a public sidewalk. (6) seasonal Decorations When not erected for more than thirty (30) days prior to and removed not more than thirty (30) days after a holiday. (7) Seasonal Sales Siqn:Signs may be erected for a maximum of thirty (30) consecutive days. Wall, fence, free standing signs and banners shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in total area. No set area maximum for window signs; all signs shall be mounted or painted on the inside of the window. The same signs cannot be reused for sixty (60) consecutivedays. Dilapidated signs cannot be reused. Permission shall be obtained from the City Manager unless exempt under Title XII, Section 12-256. (8) Special Event Siqn Signs or banners with a holiday message identifying a civic or public event of holiday, and erected in any zoning district on private property with the owner s permission for not more thanthirty (30) consecutive days. Permission shall be obtained from the City Manager unless exempt under Title XII, Section 12-256. (9) Special Promotional Event Banner Banners located within vehicular rights-of-way. permissionshall be obtained from the City Manager. Compliance with Bureau of Electricity, Building Inspection and Public Works Department regulations is required.Cali fornia State Department of Transportation approval may also be necessary. (n) Address Street number and street name not exceed- ing two (2) square feet in area per single family or duplex unit, and four (4) square feet in area for all other uses. (0) Affiliation Siqn Signs not exceediny ono-half (1/2) square foot in area per sign, and six (6) in number per business. (p)(q) Barber Pole:Shall contain no advertis ing. Flags Of any nation, political jurisdiction, 10- fraternal or religious organization, and flags determined by the Planning Director to be of a noncommercial, nonprofit civic character, providing that the pole he ight does not exceed twenty-five (25) feet, and the length of the flag is no more than one-quarter (1/4) the height of the pole. weather flags, nautical flags and pennants when displayed on boats, in marinas, or on any land area within fifty (50) feet of water frontage, primarily intended to be viewed from the water and void of any commercial intent. (r) Gasoline Siqn Pump signs identifying the type and octane rating shall be permanently affixed to the pump, not to exceed two (2) square feet in size and two (2) in number per pump for each gasoline type dispensed. Price signs readable from adjacent streets shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Business and Professional Code of California as to wording, coloring and size of letters and numerals, and shall not exceed five (5) square feet inarea. (s) Historic Siqn : Any signs that have been determined by the Historic Advisory Commission to have historic merit. (t) Interior Siqn Signs located within the interior of any building, complex or structure and not visible from any public street, walkway or parking lot. (u) Residential Nameplate One sign not exceeding two (2) square feet in area per single family or duplex unit. Sec. 11-14B16 Variances . The provisions of Article 6 of this Chapter shall apply only to Sections ll-14B3 (a) and (b) and ll-14B4. Section 3 . The Alameda Municipal Code amending Sections 11-14B3, ll-14B4, ll-14B5, the Title and introductory paragraph only of thereof, to read: is hereby amended by ll-14B6, ll-14B7 and Section ll-14Bll Sec.ll-14B3.General Requirements of on-Premise Siqns (a)Number of signs allowed: (1) The maximum number of on-premise signs allow- able per street frontage in any zoning district istwo (2), exclusive of directional signs. ll- (2) The signs may be mUltiple-faced and in any combination except that a business may not have: (a)per lot.More than one (1) freestanding sign (b) More than one (1) projecting sign per business. (c) A combination of one (I) projectingsign and one (1) freestanding sign. (3) The allowable number and type of business oriented directional signs shall be approved on an individual basis by the Planning Director. Sign area allowed: (1) Business The maximum total sign area shall be determined by measuring the building frontage of the business. (a) The total allowable sign area for a business with a single building frontage shall be one (I) square foot of sign area per linear foot of building frontage, with a minimum of twenty- five (25) square feet and a maximum of one hundred(100) square feet. (b) For a business with more than one (1) bu ilding frontage, or which occupies mo e than one building, each building frontage shall be con- sidered separately. The total sign area for any single business shall not exceed one hundred fifty (ISO) square feet. (c)Multiple Occupancy Building: (i) First floor tenants whose businesses are visible from a public street, walkway or parking lot shall be entitled to a sign area based on the amount of building frontage used by that tenant, with a minimum of twenty-five(25) square feet. (ii) Second story tenants shall be en- titled to one (1) window identification sign which shall not occupy more than twenty-fivepercent (25%) of the window area. -12- (iii) Tenants above the first floor level, and tenants whose businesses are not visible from a public street, shall be entitled to signs as part of a directory sign, either freestanding or mounted on the buildingfrontage; three (3) square feet maximum pertenant. (d) allowed.Home Occupation:No signs shall be (2) Bus iness Complexes tial Subdivisions , IndustrialproiectsHistoric Districts Development proiects Shopping Centers Res iden Com lexes, Mixed-Use and other Planned (a) Individual standards shall be set for each project. Requirements for similar uses dis- cussed in this Chapter shall serve as guidelines. (b) All signs, temporary and permanent, shall be approved by the Planning Director pursuant to acoordinated signing program. The program shall coordinate the following items: (i)Locat i on display.number size and mode of (ii)Colors, materials and illumination. (iii)Temporary signs:duration of use. (3) Multiple-Residential The maximum total sign area for multiple-residential development shall be asfollows: (a)Apartments - condominiumsten (10) square feet.(3-10 units): (b)Apartments - condominiums (above II units):twenty (20) square feet. Rooming/Boarding houses:ten (10) square feet. (c) (d)Convalescent homes:fifteen (15) square feet. (4) Professional Office : The maximum total signarea per building frontage shall be as follows: 13- (a)feet.Residential districts:five () square (b) All other districts: twenty (20) square feet identification sign, and a directory sign,three (3) square feet per tenant up to a maximum of thirty-six (36) square feet. (5) Hospitals:The maximum total sign area shall be one hundred fifty (ISO) square feet. (6) Reliqious, Educational, Governmental, Recreational: The maximum total sign area shall be twenty (20) square feet. (a) Nursery schools, day care, group care and family care centers: fifteen (IS) square feet. (7) Charitable , Social, Fraternal , Union The maximum total sign area shall be fifteen (IS) square feet. (8) construction site:One (1) on-premise tempo- rary sign not exceeding thirty-six (36) square feet inarea. Duration shall be limited to the period ofconstruction. (Use Permit required in all residential zoning districts, section ll-162). (c) Exempt signs and conforming off-premise signs shall not be included in the determination of the total allow- able number of signs or total allowable sign area for a site. (d) The maximum area for any sign shall be fifty (50) square feet. Sec. ll-14B-Requirements bv Siqn Type (a)Calculation of Siqn Area (I) Single-faced signs: The area shall be that within the outermost border or edge of the sign. (2) Double-faced signs: The area shall be that within the outermost edge of one face of the sign. (3 ) Multiple-faced signs and three-dimens ional shapes: The area shall be the area of their maximum projection upon a vertical plane. 14- (4) Borderless signs; The area shall be that within a single polygon drawn with straight lines and right angle corners to enclose all sign parts. (5) Awning signs; The area shall be the sum of the sign areas on each plane of the awning. The area of each sign shall be calculated in the same manner as for borderless signs. (6) Sign-support structures: The area of sign- support structures other than posts or brackets, shall be calculated as sign area only when the appearance of such structures attracts attention for advertising, instructional or informational purposes. (7) Directional signs: The area or business oriented directional signs shall be included within the total allowable sign area for the site. (8) Time and temperature devices: The area of time and temperature devices used in conjunction with signs shall not be included in the total area of the sign (b)Wall Signs (I) Signs shall be located only on building frontages or fences which are adjacent to a public street, walkway or parking lot. (2) Signs shall not, at any point project from the surface upon which they are attached more than requiredfor construct ion purposes. (3) signs should be placed no closer to either sige of an adjacent bus iness wall than a distance equal to tenpercent (10%) of the length of the wall. Signs placed closer shall be subject to twenty-five percent (25%) loss in total allowable sign area. (c)Window Signs: (I) Signs shall be permitted only on windows located on the first and second floors of the buildingfrontage. (2) Signs shall be mounted on the inside of or painted on windows. (3) Permanent signs shall not occupy more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of anyone window -15- (d)proiectinq Siqns (1) Signs shall be mounted only on the building frontage of a bus iness. (2) uses. Signs shall not be permitted for residential (3 )Signs shall be limited to street level. (4) The design configuration and location of the sign shall not block the visibility of other signs on adjoining businesses. (a)Projection and Area: MaximumProiection6 ft.4 ft. Business Frontage30ft. - more 29 ft. - less Maximum Siqn Area25 sq.ft. 20 sq.ft. (i) No sign shall project above the eaveline of abuilding, or a sill ,of a second story window. (ii) All signs shall have a minimum vertical clearance of eight (8) feet from the ground to the bottom of the sign or signstructure. (iii) No sign shall project within two (2) feet of a curb line. (b) Side set in: for businesses with build- ing frontage sharing common sidewalks. (i) For businesses with a building frontage of more than thirty (30) feet, the sign shall be set in a minimum of fifteen (IS) feet from each sidewall. (ii) For businesses with a building frontage of thirty (30) feet or less, the signshall be centrally located; adjacent busi- nesses may stack signs along a common side wall if the signs are of compatible designs and material. 16- (e) (c) Thickness: The projecting sign shall not construction purposes. Awning Signs maximum thickness of a exceed that required for (I) Signs shall be located only on the building frontage of a business. (2) Signs shall be limited to street level occupancies. (3) Signs may be located on more than one plane of an awning being considered as one sign. (4) The maximum sign area for an awning sign shall be thirty-six (36) square feet. (5) The design configuration and location of the awning shall not block the visibility of other signs on adjoining businesses as seen by passersby on thestreet. (f)Freestanding Signs (I) Signs shall not be permitted in areas zonedfor residential use. Exception: institutional uses. (2) There shall be a minimum of feet between any two (2) freestanding purpose of this provision is to avoid standing sign blocking the visibilityadjoining site. seventy-five (75) signs. Theone (I) free- of another on an (3) The maximum height for freestanding signs shall be as follows: (a)Identification sign:twelve (12) feet. (15)Subdivis ion and construction sign:ten (10)feet. (c)Directory sign:eight (8)feet. (d)Directional and informational sign:six (6)feet. (e)Exempt signs:six (6)feet. 17- (4) Signs shall not project over public property or vehicular easement or right-of-way. (5) Landscaping shall be provided at the base of the supporting structure. Exception: exempt signs. (6)Sign area shall be allowed as follows: (a) Square footage allotted to a building may be transferred to a freestanding sign in lieu of its use on the building up to a maximum ofthirty (30) square feet (area of one face). (b) When there is no bu ilding on the lot, or when a building does not cover the entire frontage of a lot, additional square footage for use on the freestanding sign shall be allowed at the rate of one-half (1/2) square foot per linear front foot of that portion of the lot on which there is no building, up to a maximum of thirty (30) square feet (area of one face). (g) Marquee Signs (I) Signs shall be mounted only on the front and sides of a marquee. (2) Signs shall not project more than six (6) inches from the face of the marquee. (3) Signs shall not extend above the top or below the bottom of the marquee. (4) The maximum total area for marquee signs shall be twenty-five (25) square feet. (h)Privilege Signs (1) The type of sign and its materials and colors shall be compatible with the architectural style of the building upon which it is to be located. (2) No more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total sign area available under Sec. 11-14B3 may be used to advertise the supplier of the sign. 18- Sec. 11-14B5.Prohibited Siqns (a) Obscene or Offensive to Morals Signs containing statements, words, or pictures of an obscene, indecent or immoral character which appeal to the pur ient interest in sex, or which are patently offensive and do not have serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value are prohibited. (b) Hazards to Traffic Other than when used for traffic direction signs which contain or are an imitationof official traffic signs or signals are prohibited. sign shall be erected in such a manner that its size, location, content I colors, or illumination will interfere with, obstruct, confuse or mislead traffic. (c) Hazards to Exits . No sign shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of the sign or its support is attached to, Or will interfere with, the free use of anyfire escape, exit, or standpipe. No sign shall be erected which will obstruct any required stairway, door, ventilator or window. (d) Roof Locations Signs erected upon or extending above any part of a roof or false roof structure areprohibited. (e) Motion Devices Signs utilizing flashing lights, changing of color intensity, or mechanical moving partsare prohibited. Exceptions: time and temperature devices and barber poles. (f)Reserved (g) Windblown Devices banners, use of windblown or is prohibited, including the sound, or other substances. Except for exempt flags and inflatable devices of any type production of smoke, bubbles, (h) built toanother. temporary Portable Advertis inq S iqns Signs shall not be roll, slide or to be moved from one location toA" or "I" frame signs are prohibited except service station and real estate signs. (i) Siqns on Vehicles : No vehicle may be used as a platform or substitute for a billboard or any other type of sign, whether on private property or within a public right- of-way. -19- (j) Natural Despoliation Signs cut, burnt, limed, painted or otherwise marked on a rock, tree or field areprohibited. (k) In Storaqe Signs shall not be located on a premise so as to be visible from off of the site prior to erection or while in storage. (1) (m) Dilapidated Signs Abandoned Signs (n) Miscellaneous Signs and Posters : The posting or painting of signs not otherwise defined or permitted in this Chapter. Sec. 11-14B6 Illumination of Signs (a) No artificial exteriQr light used lighting any sign shall be ' so located as to directing of light onto or reflecting glare adjacent property or public right-of-way. for the purpose of result in the upon any (b) External light sources shall be directed and shielded to prevent direct illumination of any object other than the sign. (c) No brightly illuminated signs shall be allowed in, or within two hundred (200) feet and facing any residential zoning district. Exception: hospitals. (d)fixtures.Light sources shall utilize energy efficient Sec. 11-14B7 Required Permits for Siqns . A Bu ilding Permit shall be obtained as provided in Chapter 2 , Title XII of this Code. The Building Permit shall not be issued prior to zoning approval of the sign(s) as provided for in thisChapter. For signs using electricity, an Electrical Permit from the Bureau of Electricity shall be required. Sec. 11-14B1I Abatement Schedule for Off-premise Siqns . Any off-premise sign which does not conform to the regulations of this Article shall be removed by the owner or possessor thereof at the earliest of the following occurrences: 20- .. L1 . . Z,4- "if . ' ' "0 :; section 4 . This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of its final passage. /: // presidi hicer of the Council Attest: t.. City ****** 21- I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in regular meeting assenlb1ed on the 2nd day of December, 1980, by the fOllowing vote, to wit: AYES:Councilmen Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman and Pres i dent Cori ca - 5. NOES:None. ABSENT:None. I N WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this 3rd day of December, 1980.