CC Resolution 2012-006RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ALLOW CERTAIN TEMPORARY BUSINESS
SIGN AND OUTDOOR DISPLAY ALLOWANCES AND
INITIATE REVIEW OF BUSINESS SIGN AND OUTDOOR
DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS FOR AMENDMENT
CONSIDERATION
WHEREAS, multiple businesses and the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce have
recently expressed interest in allowing certain business signs and outdoor merchandise
displays in an effort to stimulate additional business; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is a need to conduct a
comprehensive review of the City's existing business sign and outdoor display
regulations; and,
WHEREAS, the process necessary to conduct such a review and possibly amend
existing municipal code requirements can take a considerable amount of time to
properly complete; and,
WHEREAS, there is an urgency to allow certain temporary business signage and
outdoor displays before the peak business season has ended; and
WHEREAS, the merits of allowing temporary business signage and outdoor
displays were openly discussed and considered;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of :the City of La
Quinta as follows: - -
1. That the City Council hereby directs the initiation of a zoning code amendment
to consider possible changes to business sign and outdoor display regulations
consistent with the purpose and intent of La Quinta Municipal Code Chapters
9.100 (Supplemental Nonresidential Regulations) and 9.160 (Signs).
2. That the City Council hereby directs the Interim City Manager to allow, on an
interim basis, the ability for certain business signage and outdoor displays to
occur in accordance with Exhibit A. Said interim allowances shall expire one (1)
year from the effective date of this resolution or thirty (30) days after the
conclusion of the aforementioned zoning code amendment, whichever is sooner.
City Council Resolution No. 2012.006
Business Signs and Outdoor Displays
Adopted: March 20. 2012
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on this 20"' day of March, 2012, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DON ADOLeH, Ma ,
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
Susan Maysels, Interim ity Clerk
,City _;of La Quinta, California
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AS TO
WKAXHVRIN,JEN�y Attorney
City of La Quinta, C lifor a
City Council Resolution No. 2012-006
Business Signs and Outdoor Displays
Adopted: March 20, 2012
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"EXHIBIT A"
The following business sign and outdoor display regulations shall be allowed on a
temporary basis as identified:
Business Signs:
One (1) A -board type sign shall be allowed per business. A sign permit shall be
established for the temporary A -board type sign prior to display. The sign shall meet
the following standards:
• Sign area shall not exceed 10 square feet in area per side;
• Shall be located no further than 20 feet from the main store entrance;
• Shall not interfere with pedestrian access and ADA compliance; and
• Shall only be placed during business hours.
' The Planning Director shall have the right to revoke said sign permit at any time if
he/she determines that the aforementioned provisions have not been met.
Outdoor Merchandise Display:
A maximum of 10 square feet shall be allowed for outdoor display of merchandise. A
temporary use permit shall be established prior to any outdoor merchandise display
occurring. The outdoor display of merchandise shall meet the following standards:
• Shall be located immediately adjacent to the business and at no time further
than 10 feet from said business;
• All items displayed shall be directly associated with said business;
• Shall not interfere with pedestrian access and ADA compliance; and
• Shall only be in place during business hours.
*The Planning Director shall have the right to revoke said temporary use permit at any
time if he/she determines that the aforementioned provisions have not been met.
The affected permit holder will have the right of appeal specified in the La Quinta
Municipal Code Section 2.04,100.
Duration of Temporary Provisions:
The aforementioned temporary allowances shall expire one (1) year from the effective
date of this resolution or thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the zoning code
amendment identified with these provisions, whichever is sooner.