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RESOLUTION P.C. 01-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO RECOMMEND
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 17.50
SIGNS, TO EXCEPT HOLIDAY DECORATIONS FROM SIGN
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 17, and May
15, 2001, to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.50.040, to provide an exception for
holiday decorations from the sign permitting requirements.
Section 2. Based on the evidence considered at the public hearing, the Planning Commission
makes the following findings:
1. Holiday decorations and displays "which are intended to be used to attract attention
to goods and/or services offered by the business on the premises" are considered signs, pursuant
to the definition of "sign" in Chapter 17.50. As such, these types of decorations are subject to sign
permitting requirements, and in some cases would be prohibited if they were considered roof signs,
moving signs, or other types of prohibited signs.
2. Section 17.50.040 provides exceptions to sign permit requirements for certain types of
signs and displays, such as political signs, construction signs, building identification signs, and real
estate signs, but does not include holiday signs or decorations.
3. It would be appropriate to include holiday decorations as another exception to sign
permitting requirements, as long as the decoration does not specifically attract attention to a business
name or product with words or graphics.
Section 3. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Title 17-Zoning, be amended as follows:
Amend Section 17.50.040 to read as follows (underlined text to be added):
" D. Exceptions. The following signs shall not require a sign permit. These exemptions
shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its
erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provision of this chapter or any other
law or ordinance relating the same.
1. The changing of the identifying copy or message on theater marquees and
similar signs specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy;
2. Repainting or cleaning of a sign shall not be considered an erection or
alteration which requires a sign permit unless a structural, copy or color change is made;
3. Nonilluminated construction signs, not to exceed twenty-five (25) square feet
per site and not more than six feet in height above grade; provided the sign shall not be
erected, installed or maintained on any premises until the required permits for the
construction have been obtained and are removed prior to final inspection;
4. One nonilluminated real estate sign per site provided the sign complies with
the regulations for real estate signs set forth in each zoning district;
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5. Political signs;
6. Building identification signs not to exceed two square feet in area.
7. Temporary holiday decorations if displayed by a business, do not contain text
or gralihics.fliat advertise goods or se—a-i—c—esf -------
VOTE: AYES: Tucker, Kersenboom, Chairman Perrotti
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hoffman, Pizer
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 01-17 is a true and complete record of the
action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at
their i ular meeting of May 15, 2001.
Sam Perrotti, Chairman Sol Bliurrie fe d, Secretary
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