SA 2007-1129 La Quinta Corporate Center - J&S Professional Plaza (J. Paul) - 1 -
J. Paul Building
Sign Program
Sign Program:
The purpose of the Sign Program is to ensure: design, guidance, production,
implementation, consistency, quality coordination, proportion, enhancement, image and
compatibility between all signs within the Sign Program area. As such, the Sign Program is
intended to address placement, color, style, sign material, integrity, and their consistency
on the property. This program also serves to communicate particular tenant sign
parameters to compliment the project as a whole, while achieving a unified, attractive
balanced appealing signage. The Sign Program exhibits establish the letter and sign
dimensions, the Sign Program is intended to substitute the City of La Quinta Zoning
Ordinance.
Applicability:
A Sign Program is a coordinated sign plan for an individual building or a group of
buildings. For those signs requiring a program, no permit shall be issued for an individual
sign until a Sign Program for all buildings has been erected, submitted and approved by
the landlord and the City of La Quinta Community Development Department. Each sign
application requires a sign permit from the Planning and Building Department.
General Requirements, Standards and/or Provisions:
All signs shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the following
standards:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any and all permits required. All
sign(s) shall comply with the Sign Program, current local zoning, meet the
provisions of the Uniform Building and Electrical codes, be maintained in good
structural condition and appearance, and MUST BE Underwriters Laboratory(U.L.)
and BEAR the U. L. listing.
2. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any and all permits required.
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3. Former tenant (s) shall be responsible for the removal of the signage, including but
not limited to the following: sealing, patching, painting, and electrical
disconnect(s). Removals to be completed upon lease termination at the tenant’s
expense. It is required that you use a sign contractor for signage, signage
component removal and electrical disconnect, and a painting contractor for
finishing and painting work. All repair work must match the building color and
texture. Working area must be left in a neat and clean condition.
4. No exposed neon, audible, flashing, animated, rotating, moving, pulsating,
electronic and/or search lighting or sign (s) not specifically mentioned herein shall
be permitted. Parked vehicles for the SOLE purpose of advertising shall not be
permitted. Tenant vehicles with lettering on vehicles operating within the scope of
business in the complex will be permitted.
5. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all sign locations and/or field
conditions, conduit and primary electrical locations and services, prior to
installation of any sign (s).
6. No exposed raceways, crossovers, conductors, unfinished edges, wiring, or
junction boxes. Transformer boxes will be used to cover and/or conceal
transformers. All bolts, fastenings, and clips shall be none “rust prone” and painted
to match the exterior building color.
7. All sign lighting shall be turned off by 10:00 p.m.
EXCEPTION(S):
WHEN THE DESIGNATED SIGN LOCATION (S) HAS BUILDING SUPPORT BEAMS, NO ACCESS,
AND/OR A NON-WORKING AND/OR BUILDING INSPECTOR AREA BEHIND THE DESIGNATED
SIGN LOCATION. THE CONTRACTOR MAY USE A RACEWAY THAT IS IN KEEPING WITH THE
ARCHITECTURE OF THE BUILDING AND/OR IS AESTHETICALLY PLEASING. THE SIGN
FACILITATOR/”RACEWAY” SHALL ENCOMPASS SIGNAGE, STAY WITHIN DESIGNATED
SIGNAGE AREA, AND NOT EXCEED/PROJECT FROM LETTERING.
8. Sign Contractor must have the following: General Liability Insurance, Workers
Compensation, Proper Contracting and City Business License for electrical signs
C45 or C10. Tenant will be responsible for its sign contractor to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless the Landlord and its agents from any damage or liability
resulting from the contractor’s work. Tenant will also provide adequate evidence
of the sign contractor’s insurance coverage, naming the landlord as additional
insured.
9. Sign labels that pertain to construction and installation shall be permitted and
must be placed in a conspicuous location for inspections and/or emergencies.
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10. Penetrations of the building structure required by installation (s) shall be neatly
sealed in a “watertight” condition and must be painted to match exterior surface.
11. Sign(s) shall have access and/or adequate “crawl space” for inspection (s) and
servicing. Dedicated lines for signage should be marked at panel box.
12. No live and/or simulated animals or humans may be used as a sign.
13. No sign (s) shall be permitted that pose a nuisance or hazard. No paper,
cardboard, Styrofoam, cloth and/or similar stickers, decals or painted vinyl letters,
or vacuum formed luminous letters.
14. No exposed neon, lamps, tubing, box or cabinet type construction, and/or bulbs,
shall be permitted.
15. No roof signs or projected signs shall be permitted.
16. Temporary identification signs such as: construction, banners, developer, seasonal
promotions and/or compliance non-illuminated advertising displays are permitted
as per City of La Quinta Code.
17. Sign (s) that project onto the public right-of-way shall not be permitted.
18. The tenant will be responsible for the maintenance of their sign(s). Repairs will
be required upon need repair/servicing. If not mitigated within 30 (thirty) days, the
landlord will repair and/or service the sign(s) at the tenant’s expense.
19. Owner shall reserve the right to have architectural, signage placement, and
quantity and quality control for all buildings, and monument signs.
20. All illumintated signs shall require a building permit from the Building and Safety
Department prior to installation of the sign.
Specifications for Building Signs:
(Storefront Signage – South facing Signs)
1. Lettering to be reverse-Channel Letters, to be fabricated from aluminum,
formed into a pan Channel configuration with approximately two (2) to four
(4) inch returns and “pinned” off the building fascia approximately one and a
half (1.5) inches.
2. Total sign area shall not exceed identified sign area. Single line text is preferred,
however double line may be permitted if sign placement conforms to the sign
area. Lettering to be proportional and balanced within the identified sign
area.
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3. Color(s): Black-White/Day-Night with Gold trim and Bronze Return.
4. Lettering type style, logo and color shall be approved by the landlord and the
City of La Quinta.
5. Tenant signs shall be limited to the business name only as registered on the
lease agreement.
6. A tenant shall be limited to one sign per building.
7. Sign illumination must be a: 6500 with 30MA.
8. Tenant (s) with nationally recognized lettering and/or logo (s) i.e., trademarks
and/or franchises must provide the Owner and applicant copies for
permitting. The applicant is responsible for conformance to the type of sign
signage area allocations and must be approved by the Landlord and the City
of La Quinta’s Community Development Department.
9. Signage to stay within designated/enveloped area as shown on elevations.
10. See exhibits for material and location requirements.
**NOTE: No Signage on North facing Elevations.
Specifications for monument sign(s):
1. Three monument sign(s) shall be permitted, one at the front of each building
location.
2. Sign(s) shall be a maximum of 40 sq. /ft. parallel to the street.
3. Sign not to exceed six (6) feet in height measured from top of curb.
4. Sign(s) shall be double sided.
5. Sign to be architecturally compatible with the design of the buildings.
6. Monument signs to have up to six (6) tenant placement areas.
7. Sign composition shall be aluminum, paint, tough glass, and stucco with bright
veneer perimeter.
8. Letter type style, logo, and color shall be approved by the landlord and the
City of La Quinta.
9. Monument sign to be indirectly –illuminated by landscape lighting.
10. Lettering to be Plexiglas with bronze opaque back ground and ivory
translucent copy.
11. See exhibits for material and location requirements.
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12. All freestanding signs shall include, as part of their design, landscaping and/or
hardscaping about their base so as to prevent vehicles from hitting the sign, to
improve the overall appearance of the installation, and to screen light fixtures
and other appurtenances. The applicant shall maintain all landscape areas in
a healthy and viable condition.
Specifications for window signs (Secondary):
1. One per business entrance. In some instances, tenants may have 2 business
entries.
2. Not to exceed a 18” x 18” “enveloped area“.
3. Copy shall be machine cut vinyl lettering.
4. Lettering to be at least 1” in height.
5. Lettering type to be Century Gothic or landlord approved. May be upper and
lower or upper case.
6. Lettering to be face or reverse/second surface mount. If tinting prevails on a
window, it is recommended that a “face application” /first surface process is
used.
7. Lettering color to be Egg Shell or equal or landlord approved.
8. Bottom of enveloped signage area shall be 6’ from bottom frame of Window.
9. See exhibits for material and location requirements.
Submittal Requirements:
A sign application consistent with this program shall consist of the following:
For each proposes sign application on the building, the following shall be specified or
drawn to scale and dimensioned plans:
A) A dimensioned location of each sign in the building and/or property.
B) Sign dimensions including letter height, color, sign length and sign projection from
the building.
C) Color scheme.
D) Type style or graphic style.
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E) Material being used.
F) Method of installation/attachment/cross section.
G) Site plan indicating the location of the occupant space on the site.
H) Fabrication and installation details.
I) Sign illumination.
All permits for sign (s) and their installation shall be obtained by the applicant.
Binding Effect:
No sign shall be erected, constructed, installed, displayed, altered, placed or maintained
except in conformance with this program. In case of any conflict between the provisions
of this program and any other provisions of the City of La Quinta City Zoning Ordinance,
the City of La Quinta Zoning Ordinance shall prevail.
Approvals:
The design and construction of the tenant’s signage must receive written approval by the
Landlord/Owner or the Management Company and the City of La Quinta before
fabrication and installation. The owner’s or manager’s written approval shall be
submitted to the City, along with a completed City application, approved plans, and
fee(s).
Owner’s approval shall be based on the following:
1. Conformity of the Sign Program established for the center including fabrication
and method of installation.
2. Complete information, i.e. contractor’s name, company name, address, license
number, and workers compensation number.
To secure the owner’s approval, three (3) copies of the design drawing of the signage
must be submitted directly to the owner or Management Company.
Final Inspection of Sign Installation:
1. The applicant must call and obtain a “final inspection” as per city code. Copies
must be sent and/or faxed to owner at completion for tenant signage clearance.
Tenants and/or contracting party may secure a copy from applicant for their
records and should be retained by tenant.
2. The original “signed” Final Inspection Card shall be maintained on file with the
applicant.
3. Signs that deviate from this Sign Program and/or do not obtain a Final Inspection
will be cited and sign removed at the tenant’s expense.
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*Provisional Clause:
This Sign Program is intended to address nearly all sign types while adhering to City sign
codes and facilitating business operations. It is understood that a tenant could have sign
needs that may not “fit” the Sign Program.
With this understanding and in all fairness to applicants, landlord and the La Quinta
Community Development Department will reserve the right to review proposals on a
“case by case” basis, and the City ordinance may prevail.
Applicants that fall into this category are strongly encouraged to meet with landlord and
the Community Development Department prior to sign design, to review and exhaust all
options prior to using said provision due to legal sensitivity and extended lead times of
provision:
The following situations are candidates for the provisional Clause:
1. Franchises/Business Opportunities/Operation Systems that specifically
mandate certain lettering and/or logos. As per Owner and Community
Development Department.
2. Hardships as set forth in the City Code.
A letter will be required from tenants on corporate letterhead indicating the businesses
noted on # 1 above plus an approval from the owner approving provision. THIS MUST BE
SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION TO SATISFY CITY OF LA QUINTA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SIGN APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Be advised:
This clause is set forth to be fair and just. If it is determined that this provision has been
disregarded, abused, altered or falsified in any way, the offending tenant will be cited,
and the sign may be removed by the Landlord within 30 days of citation, and legal action
may prevail.
Amendment Provision:
Sign Program may be “amendable” subject to approval by the Planning Commission.
Lead Time Advisory:
Due the High volume of construction in the area, it is highly recommended that tenants
start sign process immediately. Sign review and building permits from the Community
Development Department and the Building and Safety Department will take
approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks.