This section sets forth standards for the uniform regulation of signs throughout the Specific Plan Area. The intent is to permit adequate signing for those uses that need signs, and to prevent unnecessary and unsightly signs that may adversely affect the beauty and disrupt the function of the community.
.010 Standards and Specifications. Except as otherwise specified below, the regulations set forth in
Chapter 18.44 (Signs) shall apply.
.0101 Temporary Signs. Temporary signs identifying the architect, engineer, contractor and/or lender may be placed on the premises where construction is in progress. Such signs shall not exceed a vertical length of eight (8) feet or a total area of twenty-four (24) square feet.
.0102 Community Entry Monumentation. The following standards implement the community monumentation concept discussed in Section III-D (Community Landscape Concept) of the Summit Specific Plan, and shown on the Community Monumentation Plan (Exhibit No. 16 therein). Entry monumentation may be provided at two (2) levels consistent with the provisions below: major community entry signs and residential neighborhood entry signs. All levels of monumentation shall be located on private property, or may be located within the public street median, if an encroachment permit is approved by the City of Anaheim.
.01 Major Community Entry Signs. Large-scale monumentation signage identifying major entries to the Summit Community:
(a) Number and Location. A maximum of three (3) entry monumentation sign locations shall be provided at the following major entries: the intersection of Weir Canyon Road and the northern project boundary, and the intersections of Serrano Avenue and the northern and western project boundaries.
(b) Maximum Height and Area. Community entry signage, limited to the community name and/or logo, may be provided as an element of the site screening wall that is required in the residential development areas. Where used for community entry signage, the maximum vertical height of such a site screen wall shall be ten (10) feet above grade, and the maximum total area shall be two hundred fifty (250) square feet. The maximum sign area shall be one hundred (100) square feet.
.02 Residential Neighborhood Entry Signs. Medium scale monumentation signage, limited to the project name and/or logo, may be provided to identify entries into individual neighborhood or project areas, as follows:
(a) Number and Location. A maximum of two (2) entry monumentation sign locations shall be provided for each individual project entry.
(b) Maximum Height and Area. Residential neighborhood entry signage may be provided as an element of the site screening wall that is required in the residential development areas. Where used for residential neighborhood entry signage, the maximum vertical height of such site screen wall shall be eight (8) feet above grade, and the maximum total area shall be one hundred forty-five (145) square feet. The maximum sign area shall be seventy-five (75) square feet.
If residential neighborhood entry signage is provided as a freestanding sign, the maximum vertical height shall be four (4) feet above grade, and the maximum area shall be seventy-five (75) square feet.
.0103 Future Development Signs. Temporary signs, which advertise future development and use general terms to describe the future land use on the site upon which the sign is to be located, shall not exceed a vertical height of twelve (12) feet or a horizontal length of eight (8) feet, for a maximum area of thirty-two (32) square feet. Such signs shall be consistent in size, color, material and design as approved by the City of Anaheim, and shall provide an identifiable element to the community.
.0104 Temporary Directional Signs. Temporary directional signs advertising new homes for sale in residential areas under development within the Summit Community shall not exceed a vertical height of ten (10) feet or a horizontal length of six (6) feet, for a maximum area of thirty (30) square feet. One (1) sign shall be permitted for each tract. Such signs shall be consistent in size, color, material and design, as approved by the City of Anaheim, and shall provide an identifiable element to the community. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
