PC Res 2917TEXT AMENDMENT
RESOLUTION 2917
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CAMPBELL
MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING CHAPTER 21.26 (CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT). CITY-INITIATED APPLICATION.
PLANNING FiLE NO. TA 94-02.
After notification and public hearing as specified by law on proposed
amendments to the text of the Campbell Municipal Code, and after
presentation by the City Attorney, proponents and opponents, the hearing
was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, and based upon the
following findings, the Commission did determine that there was a
significant need to amend Chapter 21.26. of the Campbell Municipal Code.
The criteria for outdoor seating and displays ensure adequate pedestrian
walkways will be maintained.
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Prohibiting commercial schools, offices and service commercial uses on
the ground floor of parcels abutting Campbell Avenue, east of Second
Street, reinforces the area as the retail/restaurant core of the downtown
as recommended in the Downtown Development Plan.
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Requiring buildings to be build to the back of sidewalk reinforces the
downtown as a pedestrian-oriented area.
Reducing the time period to re-establish non-conforming uses to six
months encourages office and service commercial uses to locate outside
the retail/restaurant core of the downtown as recommended in the
Downtown Development Plan.
The criteria for beer and wine sales and live entertainment provide
sufficient oversight to protect the health, safety and welfare of the area.
An Initial Study has been prepared as required by the California
Environmental Quality Act.
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A Negative Declaration is appropriate as no significant environmental
impacts have been associated with this project.
Resolution No. 2917
TA 94-02 -- Campbell Municipal Code Section 21.26 (Central Business District)
Adopted on May 10, 1994
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Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further
finds and concludes that:
The proposed modifications are consistent with the City of Campbell's
General Plan and Downtown Development Plan.
The proposed modifications will not be detrimental to the health, safety
or welfare of the downtown neighborhood or the City as a whole.
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No substantial evidence has been presented which shows that the
project, as currently presented, would have a significant adverse impact
on the environment.
The Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council
adopt the attached Ordinance (Exhibit A) enacting the necessary legislation to
make the proposed Text Amendment effective.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 1994, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Alne, Kearns, Lindstrom, Perrine
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Lowe, Meyer-Ken~dy/~ (7)
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CHAPTER 21.26
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sections:
21.26.010
21.26.020
21.26.030
21.26.040
21.26.050
21.26.060
21.26.070
21.26.080
21.26.090
21.26.100
21.26.110
Purpose.
Uses permitted without use permit.
Uses permitted with use permit.
Uses prohibited.
Required setbacks.
Building height.
Floor area ratio.
Automobile parkin§.
Development review regulations.
Signs.
Nonconformin§ buildin§s and uses.
21.26.010 Purpose.
The Central Business District Commercial zone is intended to be a
comprehensive zoning district for the downtown business area. The C3
District is specifically created to promote the following objectives in the
downtown area of Campbell:
1. To retain and enhance the downtown as a unique retail environment.
2. To enhance the downtown as an economically viable retail and business
center serving primarily local and community commerdal needs.
3. To ensure the availability of adequate parking for retail and service
commercial customers and to encourage the joint utilization of parking.
4. To promote ground floor retail use and to promote a mix of uses
downtown.
5. To establish development intensities consistent with the scale of the
downtown area and the amount of parking which can be accommodated
within and adjacent to it.
6. To reinforce Campbell Ave. as a pedestrian orientated retail street.
7. To maintain the comfortable scale, character, and diversity of a small
town business district.
8. To preserve and enhance significant historic buildings within the
downtown.
9. To improve pedestrian, visual, and vehicular connections between
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downtown and adjacent areas.
10. To insure that new building and remodeling in the downtown is of high
architectural design quality.
11. To encourage architectural diversity in the downtown.
21.26.020 Uses permitted without use permit.
The following uses are permitted without a use permit provided such uses
comply with all provisions of this chapter and are conducted entirely within
an enclosed building unless otherwise appreved, allowed in accordance with
this section and provided a use permitted is not required by Section 21.26.030.
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Retail business, (excluding uses specified in section 21.26.030), such as
antique or collectable stores, clothing stores, department stores, dru_e
stores, florist shops, gift shops, furniture stores, jewelry stores, and shoe
stores
A. Gift shops and florists may include products containing alcohol in
gift baskets, flower arrangements or other similar uses as approved
by the Community Development Director upon finding that the
sale of alcohol would be incidental to the primary activity on the
site.
B. Business permitted to sell alcohol in accordance with this section
must obtain the required licenses or permits from the State
Alcoholic Beverage Control Department. Uses meeting the
definition of liquor store as defined by Section 21.02.233 of the
Campbell Munidpal Code shall not be considered as a florist or gift
shop.
Commercial schools and offices (including administrative, executive,
financial, real estate, general business, and professional offices), except
on the ground floor of parcels abutting E. Campbell Avenue east of
second street.
Service commercial establishments such as barber shops, beauty, parlors,
clothes cleaning, photographic studio, shoe repair shops, tailors, and
travel agencies, except on the ground floor of parcels abutting E.
Campbell Avenue east of second street.
Outdoor seating and merchandise displays are permitted subject to
approval of an Outdoor Seating and Display Permit by the Community
Development Director. Approval is subject to the conditions below
together with other such conditions as may be deemed necessary by the
Community Development Director in order to protect the health, safety,
and welfare of the downtown or the City as a whole:
Application for an Outdoor Seating and Display Permit shall be filed
with the Community Development Director.
(1) The Community Development Director shall prescribe the
form of application and the data tO be filed with the
application.
(2) A plan set, drawn to scale, depicting walkway dimensions, the
location of seating, tables, umbrellas, and merchandise displays
together with such other information and exhibits as required
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by the Community Development Director shall accompany the
application.
^ four (4) foot wide pedestrian walkway must be provided at all
times. This walkway must provide for pedestrian access to
doorways, crosswalks, and along the sidewalk. No part of the
walkway shall be within two feet of the building face or within one
foot of the face of curb, and the walkway shall not cross the path of
outward opening doors or windows.
(1) OUTDOOR SEATING
(a) Outdoor seating must be located directly in front of the
permit holders tenant space as set forth in the approved
plan set.
(a) No tables, seating or displays shall be placed within the
area of any handicap ramps, driveways, or doorways.
(b) No tables or seating shall be placed in the street, or on the
sidewalk within two feet of the face of curb.
(c) The canopies of umbrellas associated with outdoor tables
must provide a minimum vertical clearance of seven feet,
unless the umbrella does not extend beyond the outside
edge of the table, and shall not extend past the curb.
(d) Tables, chairs, umbrellas, and other furniture associated
with the outdoor seating should be attractive, made of
durable materials and be maintained in a manner to
(2)
enhance the downtown area.
OUTDOOR DISPLAYS
(a) Outdoor merchandise displays must be placed against the
building face abutting the permit holders tenant space and
are limited to 50% of the business frontage.
(b) Tenants on corner lots are permitted displays along one
frontage only.
(c) Merchandise shall be attractively displayed on appropriate
racks or other similar stands. Displays using cardtables,
cardboard cartons, plastic milk cases, plywood boxes are
not permitted. Merchandise too large to be placed on a
display may be freestanding.
(d) Displayed merchandise shall be the same type of
merchandise sold in the existing business at the site.
(e) Displays, including the merchandise placed on them may
not be more than four (4) feet high. The Community
Development Director may approve displays greater than
four (4) feet if it can be found that the display will not
block the visibility of windows of that business.
(f) One sign, not to exceed one (1) square foot, per display is
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permitted for pridng. "A" framed signs and other types of
signage are not considered displays.
All tables, seats, and displays must be placed inside at the end of
each business day.
Material placed on the sidewalk must be secured so as not to be
moved by the wind. However, tables, seats, or displays may not be
bolted into the ground or secured to the street lights, trees or other
street furniture.
The permit holder is responsible for picking-up all litter associated
with the outdoor seating or display and shall maintain the area in a
clean condition at all times.
The Permit holder shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City, its
agents, officers, attorneys, employees and officials harmless from
any and all claims, causes of action, injuries or damages arising out
of any negligent acts on part of the Permit holder, its agents, officers,
employees, or anyone rendering services on their behalf. This
indemnity shall include all reasonable costs and attorney's fees
incurred in defending any action covered by this provision
(1) The permit holder, during the continuance of this Permit. and
at no cost to the City shall maintain a comprehensive liability
policy in the amount of $1,000,000 and if applicable a workers
compensation liability policy each with a minimum coverage
of $100,000.
(2) Said policy shall include the City of Campbell as additional
insured and shall apply as primary insurance and shall
stipulate that no other insurance effected by the City of
Campbell will be called on to contribute to a loss.
(3) Prior to the issuance of a permit, the permit holder shall
furnish to the City a certificate of insurance, duly
authenticated, evidencing maintenance of the insurance
required under this Permit.
(4) If the insurance policy is canceled, terminated, suspended, or
materially changed, the Outdoor Seating and Display Permit
shall be suspended until such time as compliance with the
requirements of this section has been fully satisfied.
Restaurants (standard restaurant only as defined by Chapter 21.02.335
subsection 3 of Campbell Municipal Code.)
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Beer and wine sales for on-site consumption only are permitted in
standard restaurants without a separate bar area.
(1). A separate bar area is defined as a separate area, tables, or a
room intended primarily for serving alcoholic beverages.
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(2). Businesses permitted to sell alcohol in accordance with this
section must obtain the required licenses or permits from the
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Department.
Live entertainment, when clearly ancillary to the restaurant
function, is permitted subject to the following restrictions:
(1) Permitted only in standard restaurants without a separate bar
area. A separate bar area is defined as a separate area, tables, or
a room intended primarily for serving alcoholic beverages.
(2). Maximum of four performers
(3). Hours of 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(4). Alcoholic beverage service restricted to type 41 or 47 ABC
license only, and at no time will off-site sales be allowed. Full
food service must be available during entertainment.
(5). Ambient noise levels must allow normal conversation, and
may not be audible more than 50 feet from the businesses
tenant space. However, in no case may noise from the live
entertainment disrupt neighboring businesses.
(6). No cover charge may be imposed.
(7). Areas for dancing and festival seating are not allowed.
(8). Restaurants that serve alcohol must establish a designated
(9).
driver program. The program shall be approved by the Police
Department and shall include the following provisions:
a_ A program to train employees to identify patrons not able
to drive due to intoxication.
b_ Offer a free ride home to any individual who is identified
as being unable to drive or who requests such
transportation and who has been served at the
establishment.
_.c Other conditions deemed necessary by the Police
Department or the Community Development
Department to protect the health, safety, and welfare, of
the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City.
Should the Police Department or Community Development
Department find that a business is in noncompliance with any
of the above conditions, live entertainment shall be prohibited
at the site until a live entertainment permit is issued by the
City Council subject to the requirements setforth by section
5.24.010 (a) et seq. of the Campbell Munidpal Code.
Other uses which, in the opinion of the Community Development
Director, are consistent with the intent of the Central Business District (C-
3) Zone, and are of the same general character of the uses listed above.
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21.26.030 Uses permitted with use permit.
The uses listed below are permitted subject to approval of a conditional use
permit as prescribed in Chapter 21.72 (Conditional Uses)· provided that such
uses must be conducted wholly within an enclosed building unless otherwise
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1. Those uses specified in Section 21.72.120, Additional Uses Permitted
2. ,~rcade (containing amusement devices and games)
3. Bank or similar financial institution
~ ~ Fast food restaurants
6,5_ Grocery Stores and Convenience Markets
7,6_ Health spa or figure salon
&7_ Late night uses occurring between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
0,8_ Liquor establishments other than those establishments permitted to sell
alcoholic beverages under section 21.26.020, including any business,
private club, or other activity which offers for sale any product
containing alcohol for the consumption by humans, either on or off the
premises, and for which a license or permit is required by the State
Alcoholic Beverage Control Department. Businesses that serve alcohol
must establish a designated driver program. The program shall be
approved by the Police Department and shall include:
a-- A program to train employees to identify patrons not able to drive
due to intoxication.
b. Offer a free ride home to any individual who is identified as being
unable to drive or who requests such transportation and who has
been served at the establishment.
Other conditions deemed necessary by the Police Department or the
Community Development Department to protect the health, safe .ty.
and welfare, of the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City.
Live entertainment, except as permitted under section 21.26.020.
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13. Residential condominiums or apartments (upper floors only)
14. Parking lot or structure
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15. Second hand or thrift store (does not include antique or collectable stores
which are permitted under retail sales)
16. Theater
17. Uses conducted outside of buildings, except as permitted under section
21.26.020, are subject to the following:
A. The outside use shall not obstruct any public right-of-way
B. The outside use shall be limited to an area specifically set forth in
the conditional use permit, and to the use set forth therein
C~ The outside use shall be designed and maintained in a manner that
is aesthetically harmonious with the surrounding structures
D. The outside use shall be operated, designed and maintained in a
manner to prevent any obnoxious or offensive noises or odors from
being perceptible beyond the boundaries of the property.
18. Other uses similar to the above pursuant to Section 21.59.070.
21.26.040 Uses prohibited.
The following uses are prohibited in the C3 District and its subdistricts:
1. Storage of industrial vehicles, except for the purpose of loading and
unloading.
2. The storage or warehousing or merchandise of products in the building
or on the premises for sale other than at retail on the premises.
3. The outdoor storage of merchandise or products, unless otherwise
approved, in accordance with Section 21.26.020 or 21.26.030.
4. The assembly, compounding, manufacturing, or processing of
merchandise or products, except such as are customarily incidental or
essential to permitted retail commercial and service uses.
5. Any use which is obnoxious or offensive or creates a nuisance to the
occupants or commercial visitors of adjacent buildings or premises by
reason of the emission of dust, fumes, glare, heat, liquids, noise, odor,
smoke, steam, vibrations, or similar disturbance.
6_ Auto repair.
7_ Commercial schools and offices, including administrative, executive,
financial, real estate, general business, and professional located on the
ground floor of parcels abutting E. Campbell Ave. east of Second St.
8_ Service commercial establishments such as barber shops, beauty parlors,
clothes cleaning, photographic studio, shoe repair shops, tailors, travel
agencies, located on the ground floor of parcels abutting E. Campbell
Avenue east of second street.
21.26.050 Required setbacks.
None allowed in the C-3 zone, unless the City Council, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission, finds that a setback would
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better serve the public safety or welfare, and would not be detrimental to the
overall design of the area.
21.26.060 Building height.
The maximum height in the C3 district shall be 45 feet, except that with
approval of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 21.26.030, the
maximum height shall be 75 feet.
21.26.070 Floor area ratio.
The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) in the C3 district shall be 2.0 to 1., except
that with approval of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 21.26.030,
the maximum FAR shall be 4.0 to 1.
21.26.080 Automobile parking.
The provisions of Sections 21.50.010,21.50.030, 21.50.040, and 21.50.060 of
Chapter 21.50 (Parking & Loading) shall apply to the C3 district. However, the
following requirements shall apply in the C3 district in lieu of Sections
21.50.020 and 21.50.050:
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Parking Zone 1 and Parking Zone 2 are created as indicated on Map 1
which is incorporated within this Chapter.
The requirements for Parking Zone 1 are as follows:
A. All new parking shall be provided in shared parking facilities,
unless the City Council, upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission, finds that another parking arrangement would better
serve the public safety or welfare, and would not be detrimental to
the overall parking and circulation in the area.
B. In computing the total parking requirement, credit shall be allowed
for existing on-site parking or for existing shared off-site parking if
an agreement, acceptable to the City, which provides for the use and
maintenance of such shared parking is in effect.
C. Legally existing '_'c~c buildings shall be required to meet the
parking standards contained herein upon expansion of the building
o_z_r when there is a change in use to a use which requires more
parking than is currently provided, unless the City Council, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission, finds that the
existing parking will adequately meet the demands generated by the
change in use, and will not be detrimental to the overall parking
and circulation in the area.
(1). Notwithstanding the above, retail uses and standard
restaurants may occupy any existing building and shall not be
required to provide additional parking unless the building is
expanded.
(2) Existing parking associated with the building shall not be
reduced.
D. The required shared facility parking ratios, based on gross square
footage of a building, unless otherwise indicated, are as follow
(parking spaces/square foot):
Retail
Office
Standard Restaurant
Bank
Residential
Service Commercial
1:345 sq. ft. (gross)
1:425 sq. ft. (gross)
1 space per 4 seats
1:200 sq.ft. (gross)
2 per unit
1:345 sq. ft. (gross)
The requirements for Parking Zone 2 are as follows:
Participation in public, shared parking facilities shall be permitted
only after all Parking Zone 1 uses have been accommodated, subject
to availability of adequate sites for parking development.
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21.26.090
Parking requirements may be reduced by the City Coundl for mixed
use projects, to the extent justified, when:
(1). Adequate shared parking is provided to compensate for the
lack of parking designated for the business; and
(2). An agreement acceptable to the City, which provides for use
and maintenance of the shared parking is entered into.
(3). Any adjustment made pursuant to this provision shall not
reduce the parking requirements of Zone 2 beyond the parking
requirements for Zone 1.
Legally existing ',:'z~z buildings shall be required to meet the :'.~'::
parking standards contained herein upon expansion of the building
o__Er when there is a change in use to one which requires more
parking than is currently provided, unless the City Council, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission, finds that the
existing parking will adequately meet the demands generated by the
change in use, and will not be detrimental to the overall parking
and circulation in the area.
(1). Notwithstanding the above, retail uses and standard
restaurants may occupy any existing building and shall not be
required to provide additional parking unless the building is
expanded.
(2) Existing parking associated with the building shall not be
reduced.
The required parking ratios based on gross square footage of a
building, unless otherwise indicated, are as follows (parking
spaces/square foo0:
Retail
Office
Standard Restaurant
Bank
Residential
Service Commercial
1:300 sq. ft. (gross)
1:385 sq. ft. (gross)
1 space per 3 seats
1:200 sq. ft. (gross)
2 per unit
1:300 sq. ft. (gross)
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Site and Architectural Review
Downtown Campbell possesses a wealth of small scale commercial
buildings that are architecturally exemplary of the variety of historic
periods in which they were constructed. These design standards are
intended to both promote the conservation and rehabilitation of
buildings and to encourage new building and remodeling which is
simultaneously in keeping with existing buildings and architecturally
exemplary of contemporary design. In this way the architectural history
and richness of downtown will be continued and expanded.
Each new building and remodeling project in the downtown shall
adhere both in its large and small scale parts to the architectural parts or
style adopted for the project. Architectural design shall be of high
quality, measured against contemporary standards.
The followings sections (A) Building mass, (B) Building form and
composition, (C) Storefronts, (D) Materials, colors and finishes, and (E)
Other elements, are guidelines encouraging the relation of specific
project aspects to the designated architectural parts or style.
Buildings and structures in the C3 District shall conform to the following
design standards and are subject to approval in accordance with the
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provisions of the Chapter 21.42 Site and Architectural Review Area:
Building mass.
(1). Large building facades greater than 40 feet in length shall be
divided into smaller elements 20 to 30 feet long, to
complement the intimate scale created by the existing small
property divisions.
(2).. Second floor decks or terraces at the rear of buildings for use by
adjacent offices or restaurants should be incorporated
whenever practical to add a sense of vitality to the rear
building facades.
(3). Roof design shall be consistent with the building's architectural
style. Mansard, shed, or residential type roofs are prohibited
unless it is demonstrated that such a roof style is structurally or
architecturally suitable for the particular project or location.
(4). The existing residential building types of historical significance
should retain their character, including features such as
landscaped setbacks.
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Building form and composition.
(1). Unique and historic building elements such as parapet details
and belt courses shall be retained and restored.
(2). Traditional commercial building forms should be incorporated
whenever practical.
(3). Open air dining areas facing Campbell Ave. should be
employed to the greatest extent practical. The buildings should
not be set back from the street, but should contain the dining
areas within their architectural framework.
(4). Upper stories in multi-story buildings are required to have
solid surfaces with vertical rectangular windows, augmented
with frames. Glass curtain walls should not be approved
unless it is demonstrated that such walls are the only
structurally or architecturally suitable form of wall for the
particular project or location.
(5). Architecturally exemplary design of high quality shall be
employed. Buildings should not be made to look "old time"
unless such design would be clearly more appropriate and
harmonious with the purposes of this Chapter.
(6). Buildings shall incorporate base, cornice, and other elements
appropriate to their architectural style.
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Storefronts.
(1). First floor frontages shall have an integrated design including
display windows, an entry and signing.
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(2).The design of the building storefront shall be consistent with
the building's architectural style.
(3).Walls facing pedestrian ways should have elements of visual
interest, such as fenestration, displays, signing or landscaping,
unless the effect of such elements would be clearly contrary to
the purposes of this Chapter. Large areas of blank walls should
not be permitted unless it is demonstrated that such blank
areas are clearly more appropriate and harmonious with the
purposes of this Chapter than would be the case if elements of
visual interest were incorporated.
(4).Buildings facing Campbell Ave. shall have their primary
entries along that street.
(5).Entries should be recessed, as they add depth to storefront, and
act as transition areas between the street and shop interiors,
unless the effects of such entries would be clearly contrary to
the purposes of this Chapter.
(6).Doors and windows shall be of clear glass. Unglazed wood
doors, screen doors and doors or windows of heavily tinted or
reflective glass should not be approved unless it is
demonstrated that such doors and windows are the only
structurally or architecturally suitable form for the particular
project or location.
(7).Storefront windows shall reflect the building's character. For
instance, on 1940's and 50's "showcase" buildings exposed
aluminum frame windows are appropriate.
(8). Ground floor offices facing Campbell Ave. are required to
maintain the same storefront character as retail spaces.
(9). Awnings on building facades should be employed when
appropriate, as they add color, weather protection and
opportunities for signing. As in other architectural elements,
the awnings should be designed to reflect the building's
geometry.
Materials, colors and finishes.
(1). Primary facade materials shall be
(2).
(3).
limited to those which are
characteristic of the building's architectural style.
Exterior wall finishes shall be smooth and of finished quality,
not deliberately rough in an attempt to look antiqued or used.
Primary building colors shall be characteristic of the building's
architectural style. Overly bright, garish, or otherwise offensive
colors or color combinations are prohibited.
Accent materials such as tile bases shall be carefully chosen to
complement the building style and coordinate with adjacent
buildings. The use of shingles, lava rock, sheet metal siding or
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any other residential or industrial materials should not be
approved unless it is demonstrated that such material would
be the only structurally or architecturally suitable materials for
the project or location.
(5). Painted trim shall coordinate with primary facade colors to add
more depth and interest to the buildings.
(6). A coordinated color scheme which responds to the style of the
structure shall be developed for each building. The colors of
signing, awnings, planters, accent materials and primary facade
colors should all be considered. The number of colors should
be limited.
Other elements.
(1). Trash collection and storage areas shall be carefully screened.
(2). Mechanical equipment shall be screened from view. Exhaust
louvers shall not be located in the storefront areas.
(3). Colorfully landscaped planters are allowed. These are
espedally appropriate below second floor windows.
(4). All building maintenance shall be done conscientiously.
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21.26.100 Signs.
Signs may be erected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 21.53
(Signs), except that the following standards shall supersede those listed under
Section 21.53.090:
1. Intent:
The intent of these regulations is to stimulate creative, good quality
signing which will complement the intimate scale and architectural
character of the area, and which will complement the architectural style
of the building to which the signing is fixed.
Allowable signs:
Each business shall be allowed one square foot of sign area for each one
linear foot of business frontage. A minimum of 20 square feet is allowed
and a maximum of 40 square feet allowed for each business.
Sign materials:
Appropriate sign materials include enameled metal,
painted wood, cast metal, painted fabric and similar materials. Plastic
signs should not be approved unless it is demonstrated that the use of
such plastic signs at the proposed location would be more harmonious
with the purpose of this Chapter than the foregoing enumerated
materials.
Wall signs:
Each business may have one wall sign, except comer businesses which
may have two. This sign shall be located below the top of parapet on
single story buildings and below the second floor sill on multi-storied
buildings. It may be painted directly on a wall, a sign panel attached to a
parapet wall, or of individually formed letters attached to a wall.
Awnings:
Awnings may be used in lieu of wall signs. An insignia or name may be
painted, silk screened or appliqued onto the awning. Awnings may
project 5 feet into the public right-of-way on Campbell Ave. and must
maintain a minimum clearance of 8 feet from the ground. All other
streets shall be limited to a 2-foot projection and have a minimum
clearance of 8 feet. Awnings must be securely attached to building and
well maintained. No supports or poles may be located in the public right-
of-way. Awning forms must be carefully chosen to complement the
architectural style of the building to which they are fixed.
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In addition to a wall sign or awning sign, a business is permitted
one, non-illuminated, double-sided pro!ectin_~ si_~n. The pro!ecting
sign may be a maximum of six (6) square feet and may serve to
identify more than one tenant in the building.
Signs may project a maximum of 4 feet over the public right-of-way
with a minimum 8 foot clearance from the ground. Signs shall not
project above any roof line or facade of the building.
Projecting signs shaped as symbols depicting the goods or services
being sold by the business are encouraged.
d-- Wood signs, that are carved, painted, stained, or feature raised
letters and symbols are specifically encouraged.
Sign colors should relate to material or paint scheme of the
building. Fluorescent colors are not allowed.
Internally or externally illuminated signs are not permitted, nor are
can si_~ns, metal si_m~s, neon si_~rns, or flashing signs.
Projectinl~ signs shall be mounted perpendicular to the street and
may be ~tung from coverings over sidewalks or affixed to the
building wall.
(1) Signs shall be structurally attached to the building with wood,
metal brackets, chain or other similar materials in a manner
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(2)
compatible with the architectural st.vle of the building.
Fabric signs must be anchored to the building from both the
top and bottom of the sign.
Lighting:
Only external illumination of signs is
individual letter signs.
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21.26.110 Nonconforming buildings and uses.
Nonconforming buildings and uses shall be governed by the standards
set forth in Chapter 21.64 (Nonconforming Buildings).
Nonconforming uses shall be governed by the standards set forth in
Chapter 21.66 (Nonconforming Uses) except that whenever a
nonconforming use has been abandoned or discontinued for a
continuous period of six months, the nonconforming use shall not be
reestablished; and, the use of the structure and the site thereafter shall
comply with the regulations for the C-3 District.