ARTICLE 10. SIGN AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURE REGULATIONS

ARTICLE 10. SIGN AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURE REGULATIONS¹

10-1-1001: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Article is to maintain the attractiveness and orderliness of the City’s appearance, preserve property values, and protect the public health, welfare, and safety, through the regulation of signs. [Formerly numbered Section 31-121; Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06; 3365, 3058.]

10-1-1002: APPLICABILITY AND EXEMPTIONS:

A. APPLICABILITY.

The provisions of this Article apply to all signs except advertising signs as defined in Section 10-1-203. Advertising signs and structures are prohibited uses in all zones per Burbank Municipal Code Section 10-1-502.

B. EXEMPTIONS.

The following signs are exempt from the provisions of this Article:

1. Signs used exclusively for the posting or display of official notices by a public agency or official, or by a person or entity giving legal notice.

2. Directional, warning or informational signs authorized by federal, state, or municipal authority or public utility.

3. Signs located on the interior of a building and intended to be viewed solely by the persons inside the building.

4. Signs that are not visible from the public right-of-way, a private street that is open to the public, or properties other than the one on which the sign is located.

5. Holiday decorations, not to exceed a total of six (6) weeks of display during any calendar year.

C. SIGN VARIANCE.

A Variance from the provisions of Sections 10-1-1004 through 10-1-1014 of this Article 10 may be granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 10-1-1918. [Formerly numbered Section 31-122; Amended by Ord. No. 22-3,983, eff. 12/16/22; 3700, 3572, 3365, 3058.]

10-1-1003: PERMITS AND EXEMPTION FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENT:

A. PERMITS AND FEES.

No person shall erect, construct, place, suspend, paint or attach any sign or portion thereof upon any property or upon any structure or enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, renew, convert, or demolish any sign without first obtaining a sign permit, and building permit if required by the Building Code, from the Building Division and paying a fee as specified in the Burbank Fee Resolution. However, no permit or fee is required to change copy of a sign insert in an existing permitted sign so long as the change does not include any structural component of the sign.

B. EXEMPTIONS.

The following signs, while subject to all of the remaining regulations of this Article, are exempt from the permit requirements of this Section:

1. Real estate signs as permitted pursuant to Sections 10-1-1011(C) and 10-1-1012(D).

2. Temporary signs as permitted pursuant to Sections 10-1-1011(F), and 10-1-1012(G).

3. Flags as permitted pursuant to Sections 10-1-1011(I) and 10-1-1012(F), except that flag poles may require a building permit if required by the Building Code.

4. Signs advertising the sale of personal property as permitted pursuant to Section 10-1-1011(H).

5. Signs attached to the inside of windows as permitted pursuant to Section 10-1-1012(C). [Formerly numbered Section 31-123; Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06; 3365, 3283, 3058, 2930, 2295.]

10-1-1004: PROHIBITED SIGNS:

All signs that are not specifically permitted in this Article, including but not limited to the following types of signs, are prohibited:

A. Captive Balloon & Inflatable Signs. This includes signs, or portions thereof, that hold their shape by receiving a one (1)-time or continuous supply of air or other gas.

B. Self-Illuminating and Electronic Signs. This includes signs, or portions thereof, where any light source, including but not limited to incandescent bulbs, neon tubes, or light emitting diodes constitute the sign text, image, and/or border. This type of sign includes, but is not limited to electronic message boards; television screens; plasma screens; digital screens; flat screens; light emitting diode screens; video boards; other types of electric and electronic display boards and screens; and holographic displays. This is not intended to prohibit the use of light bulbs, neon tubes, light emitting diodes, or other such light sources only for the purpose of internal or external illumination. This is not intended to prohibit the use of such signs associated with drive through service when the signs are approved through a Conditional Use Permit or Static Electronic Numeric Displays used to post legally mandated price information consistent with Section 10-1-1004.5.

C. Projected Signs. This includes signs that are formed by projecting the sign copy, image, text, and/or message into the sky or onto a surface, including but not limited to the ground or the side of a building. This includes signs that are created using projectors, light beams, lasers, holograms or holographic displays, or other such technologies. This is not intended to prohibit the limited and temporary use of sky lights or search lights directed into the sky when in conjunction with a grand opening or other special event.

D. Animated Signs. This includes signs, or portions thereof, that blink, flash, or emit a varying intensity of color or light.

E. Moving, Revolving of Rotating Signs. This includes signs, or portions thereof, having visible moving, revolving, or rotating parts, or visible movement of any kind, or giving the illusion of movement. Such movement may be achieved by wind, electrical, electronic, mechanical, or any other means. This is not intended to prohibit the manual changing of channel letters or numbers when the manual changing is part of the approved sign permit or movable hands on analog clocks. Media District displays as defined in Section 10-1-203 are exempted from this prohibition.

F. Parked Vehicle Signs. This includes signs located on or in, or attached to, a parked vehicle or trailer so as to be visible from a public right-of-way, for the purpose of directing people to a business or activity. This section is not intended to apply to standard identification practices where such signs are painted on or permanently attached to business vehicles that are in working condition and are used regularly in the business or activity.

G. Pennant Signs. This includes signs, or portions thereof, comprised of lightweight paper, cloth, fabric, plastic, or other material, whether containing an image, text, and/or message, suspended from a structure, rope, wire, or string, and designed to move in the wind, except as specifically permitted by this Article.

H. Temporary Signs. This includes any sign, banner, bunting, streamer, or other sign constructed of paper, cloth, fabric, plastic, cardboard, canvas, or other light, loose-fitting, fluttering or nonpermanent material, except as specifically permitted by this Article. [Formerly numbered Section 31-124; Amended by Ord. No. 3842, eff. 8/9/13; 3700, 3365, 3058, 2597, 2245.]

10-1-1004.5: STATIC ELECTRONIC NUMERIC DISPLAY SIGNS

Electronic numeric display signs are allowed as set forth in Section 10-1-1004(B). All electronic numeric display signs shall comply with the requirements of this Section. The areas of all static numeric display signs is included in the maximum sign area allowed per Section 10-1-1011 and 10-1-1012.

A. Sign must fit within the current total sign area allowed for the premises.

B. Electronic copy shall be limited to numeric displays only.

C. Electronic copy shall be static and may only change when legally mandated.

D. Electronic copy shall be a single color which shall not interfere or be confused with any traffic sign, device, or signal; electronic copy may not be of such intensity or brilliance that it interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign, device, or signal.

E. Electronic copy shall not scroll, flash, blink, emit sound, or include animated copy or graphics.

F. Signs must be fitted with a mechanism that automatically adjusts the brightness in response to ambient conditions. Signs must also be equipped with a means to immediately turn off the display or lighting if it malfunctions, and the sign owner or operator must immediately turn off the sign or lighting when notified by the Director that it is not complying with the standards in this Section. [Added by Ord. No. 3842, eff. 8/9/13.]

10-1-1005: GROUND SIGNS:

All ground signs as defined in Section 10-1-203 shall comply with the standards in the following table, as determined by the zone in which the sign is located. The area of all ground signs is included in the maximum sign area allowed per Sections 10-1-1011 and 10-1-1012.

	MPC-1 Zone	MPC-2 and MPC-3 Zones1	All Other Zones
Maximum number of ground signs per parcel	1	1 (2 if street frontage is 75 feet or more)	1
Minimum front and side setback	None	5 feet	5 feet
Maximum height (as measured from nearest abutting ground surface)	4 feet	6 feet (4 feet if 2 signs provided)	25 feet
Maximum number of faces per ground sign	2	2	2
Maximum area per face	20 square feet	30 square feet (20 square feet if 2 signs provided)	50 square feet

1. In addition to the signs permitted in the above table, any parcel in the MPC-3 Zone with a street frontage of 35 feet or more is permitted to have one additional double-face ground sign not exceeding 25 feet in height or 50 square feet per face, and having minimum front and side setbacks of at least five (5) feet. [Formerly numbered Section 31-125; Previously Numbered 31-1015 and Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 09/2/06; Amended by Ord. 3810, eff. 6/10/11; 3551, 3365, 3058, 2930, 2597, 2370, 2193.]

10-1-1006: PROJECTING SIGNS:

All projecting signs as defined in Section 10-1-203 shall comply with the standards in the following table, as determined by the zone in which the sign is located. The area of all projecting signs is included in the maximum sign area allowed per Sections 10-1-1011 and 10-1-1012.

	MPC-1 Zone	MPC-2 and MPC-3 Zones	BCC-1 Zone	All Other Zones
Maximum number of projecting signs per parcel	1	1	No limit
Maximum height (as measured from top of nearest parapet wall or nearest roof surface where no parapet is present)	May not extend above roof or parapet	May not extend above roof or parapet	8 feet
Maximum dimensions	5 feet wide and 5 feet vertical length	7 feet wide and 7 feet vertical length	No limit
Maximum area of both faces combined	1.5 square feet for each linear foot of building frontage	2 square feet for each linear foot of building frontage	No limit
Maximum thickness	3 feet if the projection is 3 feet or less; 2 feet, 6 inches if the projection is between 3 and 4 feet; 2 feet if the projection exceeds 4 feet
Maximum projection into public right-of-way where right-of-way is 20 feet or wider	6 inches where bottom of sign is less than 8 feet above ground surface; 1 foot where bottom of sign is 8 feet or more above ground surface, plus 6 inches for each additional foot above 8 feet up to a maximum of 5 feet		6 inches where bottom of sign is less than 8 feet above ground surface; 1 foot where bottom of sign is 8 feet or more above ground surface	6 inches where bottom of sign is less than 8 feet above ground surface; 1 foot where bottom of sign is 8 feet or more above ground surface, plus 6 inches for each additional foot above 8 feet up to a maximum of 5 feet
Maximum projection into public right-of-way where right-of-way is narrower than 20 feet	None permitted where bottom of sign is less than 14 feet above ground surface; 6 inches where bottom of sign is 14 feet or more above ground surface

[Formerly numbered Section 31-126; Previously Numbered 31-1018 and Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06; 3551, 3365, 3058, 2870, 2696, 2245.]

10-1-1007: WALL SIGNS:

All wall signs as defined in Section 10-1-203 shall comply with the requirements of this Section. The area of all wall signs is included in the maximum sign area allowed per Sections 10-1-1011 and 10-1-1012.

A. EXTENSION ABOVE ROOF.

No wall sign shall extend above the eave line or roof of the building or structure to which it is attached, or the highest parapet immediately adjacent thereto. Exceptions may be made to this requirement in all zones except the MPC-1, MPC-2, and MPC-3 zones if the sign is made of incombustible or approved plastic material and the following conditions are satisfied: There must be unobstructed passageways to the roof at roof or parapet level through or around the sign measuring at least four (4) feet in width, at each end of the sign, and at least every 50 feet in length thereof.

B. USE OF WOOD.

Wall signs which do not project more than six (6) inches from the building to which attached:

1. May have a wood supporting frame if the sign does not exceed 100 square feet in area and the frame is completely enclosed in metal;

2. May employ cutout letters of wood if the letters do not exceed 40 square feet in overall area; and

3. May be of wood construction if located on the street side and if no part thereof is more than 15 feet above the adjacent ground level.

C. MAGNOLIA PARK WALL SIGNS.

In the MPC-1 Zone, wall signs are limited to one (1) sign per street frontage. In the MPC-2 and MPC-3 zones, walls signs are limited to two (2) signs per street frontage. [Formerly numbered Section 31-127; Previously Numbered 31-1019 and Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06; 3676, 3365, 3058, 2696.]

10-1-1008: ROOF SIGNS:

Roof signs as defined in Section 10-1-203 must comply with the requirements of this Section. The area of all roof signs is included in the maximum sign area allowed per Sections 10-1-1011 and 10-1-1012.

A. DRAINAGE INTERFERENCE.

Blocks, angles or supports fastened to the roof shall be so located that they do not interfere with the drainage of the roof, and where necessary, flashing or counter-flashing shall be installed.

B. ROOF SIGN HEIGHT.

No roof sign shall exceed a height of 15 feet above the top of the parapet nearest the sign or above the highest point of the roof directly under the sign.

C. MEDIA DISTRICT.

Roof signs are prohibited in all Media District zones. [Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94; Previously Numbered 31-1020 and Amended by Ord. 3700, eff. 9/2/06; 3551.]

10-1-1009: AWNINGS AND MARQUEES:

All signs attached to awnings and marquees shall comply with the standards in the following table, as determined by the zone in which the sign is located. The area of all signs attached to awnings and marquees is included in the maximum sign area allowed per Sections 10-1-1011 and 10-1-1012.

	MPC-1, MPC-2, and MCP-3 Zones	All Other Zones
Maximum number of signs that may be attached to marquee	No limit
Maximum size of sign attached to underside of permanent marquee	Maximum 2 faces with maximum 4 square feet per face
Maximum size of sign attached to exterior edge or on top of permanent marquee	Maximum 1 foot in height
Maximum number of signs that may be attached to an awning1	2	No limit
Maximum size of sign attached to an awning1	Maximum 1 foot in vertical length and 4 feet in width	Maximum 1 foot in height

1. Permitted only when an awning is less than 14 feet above ground surface. [Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94; Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06.]

10-1-1010: SIGN LOCATIONS AND STANDARDS:

All signs shall comply with the following requirements:

A. No sign shall be erected, placed or maintained in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will obstruct or interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape, exit, standpipe, or obstruct any required ventilator, door, stairway, or window.

B. No sign shall be erected, placed or maintained in such a manner that it will interfere with, obstruct, confuse or mislead traffic.

C. No sign shall project into any right-of-way used or intended to be used by the general public except for projecting signs as permitted in Section 10-1-1006 or when attached to a marquee or awning that projects into a right-of-way per Section 10-1-1009.

D. An illuminated sign within a residential zone or within 500 feet of a residential zone, measured along the radius of a 180 degree arc in front of any face of the sign, shall not have a surface brightness greater than 100 footlamberts, and shall be illuminated by a source which is not exposed to view from the residential zone. [Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94; Previously Numbered 31-1013 and Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06.]

10-1-1011: SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES:

All signs in residential zones must comply with all applicable provisions of this Article. Signs in residential zones must also comply with the requirements of this Section. In the event of a conflict between other requirements of this Article and the requirements of this Section, the requirements of this Section rule in residential zones.

A. Signs in R-1, R-1-H and R-2 Zones, are limited to one (1) single-face sign not to exceed one (1) square foot in area, except as otherwise specified in this section.

B. Signs in R-3 and R-4 Zones, are limited to one (1) single-face sign not to exceed one (1) square foot in area for each two (2) linear feet of street frontage, except as otherwise specified in this section.

C. Each parcel in a residential zone may have one (1) real estate sign, limited to one (1) support, advertising the sale, lease or rental of the premises upon which the sign is located during such time as the property is actually for sale or for rent. Such sign may be double-faced and may include a maximum of two (2) rider signs. The area of a real estate sign, including rider signs shall not exceed seven (7) square feet. Such signs may not be banners or signs composed of paper or cardboard.

In addition to the real estate sign provided for herein, one additional temporary “open house” sign, which shall have at most two (2) faces and not greater than four (4) square feet per face, and up to four (4) pennants for each lot may be erected during an “open house” on residential properties. The term “open house” means a brief time that the owner, real estate agent / broker, or other person in control of real property invites the public onto the property solely for the purpose of viewing a residence which is for sale, lease or rent. Such pennants and if used, the additional temporary “open house” sign, may be displayed only on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal and state holidays from 12 noon until dusk or 6:00 p.m., whichever is earlier, and on Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The pennants shall not exceed four (4) square feet in size, and may not be erected higher than seven (7) feet from grade. All pennants must be a minimum of ten (10) feet from the front yard property line. All pennants at any one property shall be of a consistent size and shall be affixed to the ground by a pole (no hanging pennants are allowed). This paragraph shall sunset on July 17, 2010.

D. Residential parcels may have signs announcing future building projects and may have signs on construction barriers during the time of construction.

E. The premises of a church or lawfully established place of public worship may have a maximum of two (2) signs used solely for the purpose of stating usual items of general interest relating to said church activities conducted on the premises, provided such church bulletins or announcement signs state the name of the church or religious denomination and do not exceed 50 square feet in area. If the sign is a ground sign, it may not exceed six (6) feet, six (6) inches in height above adjacent grade elevation.

F. The premises of a church or lawfully established place of public worship may have temporary signs erected in conjunction with special events to take place on the premises where such sign is erected such as a philanthropic campaign or church, circus, carnival or other community activity. Such signs shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall not be erected more than 14 days in advance of the event and shall be removed within three (3) days after the termination of the event. Such signs shall be well-secured and fastened so as not to flutter or flap loosely.

G. In the R-1-H Zone, signs may be erected on the premises of a legal commercial establishment, not including home occupations, not to exceed two (2) in number. One (1) sign, not to exceed six (6) square feet in area may be affixed to the front of the house or placed in the front setback of the property. One (1) sign, not to exceed 50 square feet in area may be affixed to the commercial building or otherwise located in the rear 15 feet of the property. Any ground signs may not exceed six (6) feet, six (6) inches in height above adjacent grade elevation.

H. One (1) double-faced sign may be erected per parcel, not to exceed six (6) square feet in area on any one side, advertising any sale of personal property permitted by Section 10-1-510 for a period not exceeding ten (10) days.

I. Flags may not exceed two (2) in number or a size of 60 square feet in area for each side of each flag. Flags shall be flown only from a flagstaff or flagpole that is 35 feet or less above grade. The flagstaff or flagpole must be affixed to a building or the ground.

J. In the R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones, all signs must comply with the requirements set forth in the following table:

	Type of Sign
	Address	Project Identification (Optional)
Configuration	Wall sign	Monument sign integrated with wall/planter design
Materials	Wood, Metal, Plastic (1,3.
Illumination	Back-lighting (2) or low level indirect 4' - 15' from property line at entry	Back-lighting (2) or ground mounted indirect 4' - 15' from property line
Location	4' - 15' from property line at entry	4' - 15' from property line
Maximum/Minimum Letter Height	10"/5"	12"/5"

Notes/Additional Requirements:

1. Plastic to have minimum thickness of 1.5".

2. Back-Lighting of numbers and letters only.

3. City Planner may approve use of similar material.

[Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94; previously numbered 31-1007; amended by Ord. No. 15-3,860, eff. 2/27/15; 3764, 3700.]

10-1-1012: SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES:

All signs in commercial and industrial zones must comply with all applicable provisions of this Article. Signs in commercial and industrial zones must also comply with the requirements of this Section. In the event of a conflict between other requirements of this Article and the requirements of this Section, the requirements of this Section rule in commercial and industrial zones.

A. The maximum combined total area of all signs on a commercial or industrial parcel is set forth in the following table, and is determined by the zone in which the parcel is located. When a parcel is used by more than one (1) occupancy or business the allowable face area of such signs shall be divided among occupancies or businesses by the property owner. Within the Media District zones, the area of Media District displays as defined in Section 10-1-203 is not counted toward the total square footage. Within Magnolia Park zones, the area of wall murals is not counted toward the total square footage.

	BCC-1	MPC-1	MPC-2 and MPC-3	All Other Zones
Interior Parcels	2 square feet per linear foot of street frontage	2 square feet per linear foot of street frontage	3 square feet per linear foot of street frontage	3 square feet per linear foot of street frontage
Corner Parcels	2 square feet for each linear foot of narrowest street frontage plus 1 square foot for each linear foot of other street frontage	2 square feet for each linear foot of narrowest street frontage plus 1 square foot for each linear foot of other street frontage(1)	3 square feet for each linear foot of narrowest street frontage plus 1 square foot for each linear foot of other street frontage(1)	3 square feet for each linear foot of narrowest street frontage plus 1 square foot for each linear foot of other street frontage

1. The additional one (1) square foot for each linear foot of other street frontage shall be utilized on that street frontage.

B. In addition to the maximum sign area specified in the above table, additional wall signs are allowed facing any parking area from which there is a customer entrance to the business. The total face area of the additional wall signs may not exceed one (1) square foot for each linear foot of building frontage on such parking area, except in the BCC-1 and MPC-1 zones, where the additional wall signs may not exceed two (2) square feet for each linear foot of building frontage on such parking area.

C. Signs may be attached to the inside of windows fronting on any street or parking area provided such signs do not cover more than 25 percent of the area of each window fronting on such street or parking area. Such signs may be temporary, as defined by Section 10-1-1004.

D. Each parcel in a commercial or industrial zone may have real estate signs not to exceed two (2) in number and not to exceed 32 square feet in total area, or 24 square feet in total area in the MPC-2 and MPC-3 zones, advertising the sale, lease or rental of the premises upon which the sign is located, during such time the property is actually for sale, lease or rent. Such signs may not be banners or signs composed of paper or cardboard.

E. Commercial and industrial parcels may have signs announcing future building projects and may have signs on construction barriers during the time of construction.

F. Two (2) flags per parcel are not counted toward the total sign area permitted per this Section, so long as the flags do not exceed 60 square feet for each side of each flag. Additional flags are permitted; however, the total face area of any additional flags shall be counted in the calculation of total signs as permitted per this Section. Flags shall be flown only from a flagstaff or flagpole that is 35 feet or less above grade. The flagstaff or flagpole must be affixed to a building or the ground.

G. Temporary signs may be erected in conjunction with special events such as a philanthropic campaign or church, circus, carnival or other community activity. Such signs shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall not be erected more than 14 days in advance of the event and shall be removed within three (3) days after the termination of the event. Such signs shall be well-secured and fastened so as not to flutter or flap loosely. [Deleted by Ord. No. 3546, eff. 8/19/00; Previously Numbered 31-1008 and Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06.]

10-1-1013: BANNERS FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES: PERMITS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. No person shall erect, place, suspend, or attach any banner for promotional purposes upon any property or to any structure without first obtaining a Temporary Banner Permit from the Community Development Department and paying a permit fee and separate deposit, as specified in the Burbank Fee Resolution.

B. Upon the issuance of a Temporary Banner Permit, the applicant shall receive a permit card from the Community Development Department. A valid permit card must be visibly displayed at all times that a banner for promotional purposes is displayed.

C. The separate deposit paid at the time of the application shall be refunded to the applicant if the applicant removes the sign and returns the permit card to the Community Development Department at the end of the 14 day period. If the applicant does not remove the sign and return the permit card on or prior to the next business day after the expiration date of the permit, the deposit shall not be refunded, unless the applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director, good cause why the sign was not removed and/or the permit card was not returned within the required timeframe.

D. Only one (1) banner may be displayed at a given street address at any time.

E. The term of each Temporary Banner Permit shall be 14 days, provided, however, that if a person displays a banner without first obtaining a permit, the term of the permit shall be 14 days beginning on the date the banner was erected. No more than two (2) Temporary Banner Permits for one (1) banner each shall be issued to any business in any calendar year.

F. Banners are not counted toward the maximum square footage specified in Sections 10-1-1011 and 10-1-1012. Such signs shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, provided, however, that where one single business occupies a parcel with more than 100 feet of linear street frontage, such business may display a banner with a sign area square footage of up to ten percent of the permitted square footage of permanent signs as calculated pursuant to Section 10-1-1011 or 10-131-1012 as applicable.

G. Banners shall be well-secured and fastened so as not to flutter or flap loosely. Banners must be constructed of durable material and must be maintained in good condition, so as not to show evidence of deterioration including peeling, rust, dirt, fading, discoloration or holes. [Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94; Previously Numbered 31-1009 and Amended by Ord. No. 3828, eff. 8/24/12; 3700.]

10-1-1014: BUNTING AND BANNERS AT AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPS: PERMITS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. No person shall erect, place, suspend, or attach any bunting or banner to a light pole at an automobile dealership without first obtaining an Automobile Dealership Temporary Sign Permit from the Community Development Department and paying a permit fee and separate deposit, as specified in the Burbank Fee Resolution.

B. Upon the issuance of an Automobile Dealership Temporary Sign Permit, the applicant shall receive a permit card from the Community Development Department. A valid permit card must be visibly displayed at all times that a temporary sign is displayed.

C. The separate deposit paid at the time of the application shall be refunded to the applicant if the applicant removes the sign(s) and returns the permit card to the Community Development Department at the end of the six (6) month period. If the applicant does not remove the sign(s) and return the permit card on or prior to the next business day after the expiration date of the permit, the deposit shall not be refunded, unless the applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director, good cause why the sign(s) were not removed and/or the permit card was not returned within the required timeframe.

D. Bunting and banners at automobile dealerships are counted toward the maximum square footage specified in Section 10-1-1012. Bunting and banners shall be well-secured and fastened so as not to flutter or flap loosely. Bunting and banners must be constructed of durable material and must be maintained in good condition, so as not to show evidence of deterioration including peeling, rust, dirt, fading, discoloration or holes.

E. The term of each Automobile Dealership Temporary Sign Permit shall be six (6) months. If an applicant wishes to display a sign or signs which have previously been displayed for more than four (4) months, the Community Development Department shall inspect such signs prior to issuing an Automobile Dealership Temporary Sign Permit to determine if such signs are in compliance with Section 10-1-1017(A). No permit shall be issued for signs which are not in compliance with Section 10-1-1017(A). Whether or not a valid permit is in effect, no person shall display signs which are not in compliance with Section 10-1-1017(A). [Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94; Amended by Ord. No. 3551, eff. 09/16/00; Previously Numbered 31-1010 and Amended by Ord. No. 3828, eff. 8/24/12; 3700.]

10-1-1015: SIGNS NEAR FREEWAYS:

The Building Official shall issue a permit for a sign within 500 feet from the edge of a freeway right-of-way only if in their opinion the sign will not constitute a hazard to the safe and efficient operation of motor vehicles upon the freeway and will not create a condition which endangers the safety of persons or property. [Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94; Previously Numbered 31-1011 and Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06.]

10-1-1016: IDENTIFICATION:

No person owning or controlling any sign shall fail, refuse or neglect to cause the name of the person erecting, constructing, owning or controlling such sign or structure and the weight of the sign or structure to be plainly marked, painted or outlined upon or above such structure in a conspicuous place thereon. [Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94; Previously Numbered 31-1021 and Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06.]

10-1-1017: MAINTENANCE:

A. Signs and sign structures shall be maintained at all times in a state of good repair, with all braces, bolts, clips, supporting frames and fastenings free from deterioration, including discoloration, fading, holes, peeling, rot, rust, and loosening. They shall be able to safely withstand the wind pressure for which they were designed, and in no case less than 15 pounds per square foot. The property owner and occupant of the property where the sign is located shall comply with the sign maintenance obligations set forth in this subsection.

B. No person erecting, constructing, owning or controlling any ground sign shall fail, refuse or neglect to remove all weeds, rubbish or inflammable waste or material within a distance of five (5) feet on each side of the base of such sign or structure. [Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94; Previously Numbered 31-1022 and Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06.]

10-1-1018: OUTDATED SIGNS:

No sign shall advertise a business or product which is no longer conducted, sold, rented, distributed or manufactured on the premises 60 days after such discontinuance or abandonment. [Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94; Previously Numbered 31-1023 and Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06.]

10-1-1019: UNAUTHORIZED AND UNSAFE SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES:

Whenever a sign is found to be unsafe or maintained in violation of any provision of this Article, it shall be the duty of the Building Official to order such sign changed, repaired, reconstructed, demolished or removed, as may be necessary to make effective compliance with the provisions of this article. Any work required to be done shall be completed within ten (10) days of the date of said order. Failure, neglect, or refusal to comply with such order of the Building Official shall be grounds for the revocation of any permit granted under this article. [Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94; Previously Numbered 31-1024 and Amended by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06.]

10-1-1020; 1021; 1022; 1023 AND 1024:

[Deleted by Ord. No. 3700, eff. 9/2/06; Added by Ord. No. 3365, eff. 3/26/94.]

State law reference: As to Outdoor Advertising Act, see B. & P.C. Sections 5200-5325.