Section 22.320.120
Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- La Crescenta-Montrose Community Standards DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.
Extracted standards
13 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Signage
- NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. sign amortization period20 years
A sign which is nonconforming, due to the requirements of this CSD, shall be removed or made to comply with this CSD within 20 years from the effective date of this CSD...
- Maximum building identification sign area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A building identification sign shall not exceed four square feet in area...
- Maximum directional sign area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A directional or informational sign shall not exceed four square feet in area...
- Master sign program required for multi-tenant centers
A master sign program is required for a new commercial center or building with four or more businesses.
- Maximum affiliation sign area1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Affiliation signs ... shall not exceed one square foot in area for each sign, and no more than three such signs shall be allowed for each business.
- Maximum directory sign area6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A directory sign for a building providing a list of the names of business establishments within a building, provided the sign area for the directory sign is no larger than six square feet.
- Maximum sign area for temporary future tenant sign32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One temporary future tenant identification sign per street frontage of the building with a maximum of 32 square feet of sign area.
- Maximum sign area for grand opening sign32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A temporary promotional sign with a maximum sign area of 32 square feet used by newly established businesses...
- Maximum window sign area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Two window signs per tenant consisting of permanently fixed individual lettering and/or logos not exceeding six inches in height and no more than three square feet in total maximum sign area.
- Minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for exposed neon signs7 ft
A sign that is internally illuminated or employs exposed neon shall be placed at least seven feet above finished grade.
Signs employing any continuous or sequential flashing operation, including electronic reader boards and LED signage that employs crawling displays or flashing illuminations; Signs employing video components; Signs emitting odors; Roof business signs; Digital and Electronic Signs.
- Maximum special-purpose sign area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A bulletin or special-event sign shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
- Maximum temporary construction sign area40 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A temporary construction sign shall not exceed 40 square feet in area...
From the ordinance
Signage that extends into the public right-of-way shall require an encroachment permit from Public Works.