HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - No. 1922ORDINANCE NO. 1922
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AMENDING LODI
MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 - DEVELOPMENT CODE - BY
REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 17.34, "SIGNS,' IN ITS
ENTIRETY
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Lodi Municipal Code Title lT "Development Code" is hereby amended by repealing and
reenacting Chapter 17.34, "Signs," in its entirety, and shall read as follows:
CHAPTER 17.34 - SIGNS
Sections:
17.34.010
17.34.020
17.34.030
17.34.040
17.34.050
17.34.060
17.34.070
17.34.080
17.34.090
17.34.100
17.34.110
17.34.120
17.34.130
Purpose of Chapter.
Applicability.
Sign Permit Requirements.
Prohibited Signs.
General Requirements for All Signs.
Zoning District Sign Standards.
Standards for Specific Types of Signs.
Exceptions to Sign Area Standards.
Sign Maintenance.
Nonconforming Signs.
Violations and Abatement.
Judicial Review.
Sign Design Guidelines.
17.34.010 - Purpose of chapter.
The city finds that signage, regardless of content or purpose, draws the visual attention of the public,
and thereby creates a traffic safety hazard and degrades the aesthetic quality of the environment. The
regulations established by this chapter are intended to address these issues by regulating the placement,
quality, materials, size, and number of signs allowed within the city, and to require the proper
maintenance of signs. The purposes of these limitations and requirements are to:
A. Enhance commerce within the community by providing for signs that will allow the public to
easily identify uses and premises, and regulating signs on the basis of their physical design,
location, and proportions;
B. Preserve and enhance the aesthetic, traffic safety, and environmental values of the community,
and commercial, office, and industrial districts, while at the same time providing a channel of
communication to the Public;
C. Limit commercial signage to on-site locations to keep the proliferation of this signage to a more
aesthetic proportion, and protect existing businesses from visual encroachment from new
signage on neighboring properties;
D. Avoid traffic safety hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused by visual distractions and
obstructions;
E. Promote the aesthetic quality of the community by providing for signs that enhance the
attractiveness of the city as a place to live, work, and shop; and
F. Safeguard and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
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t7 .34.O2O - Appl icabi lity.
A. Signs Regulated. The requirements and development standards in this chapter shall apply to all
sig-ns in aä zoning districts except signs that are less than thirty-three percent of a window surface.
B. Applicability to Sign Content. The provisions of this chapter do not regulate the message content of
siþirs (sign'copy),legardless of whether the message content is commercial or noncommercial.
17.34.030 - Sign permit requirements.
No sign shall be installed, constructed, or altered unless it is first approved in compliance with this
section.
A. Fees and Plans Required. An application for a sign permit shall be filed and processed in
comptiance with Chapter 17.50 (Application Filing and Processing). The application shall also
include architectural elevations and plans of all proposed signs drawn to scale, with all
dimensions noted, and include any additional information and materials as required by the
department.
B. Design Review and Approval. The director shall review all sign permit applications and approve
only*those found to be in substantial conformance with the design review criteria provided in
Seótion 17.34.050 (General Requirements for All Signs). The director may require conditions of
approval as are reasonably necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
The director may refer sign permit applications to SPARC for action, either on the individual sign
permit, or as part of a development project that is otherwise subject to SPARC review.
C. Master Sign Program.
1. When Required. A master sign program shall be approved by the director (or by SPARC
upon referral by the director) prior to the issuance of any sign permit for:
a. A new nonresidential project with four or more tenants; and
b. Major rehabilitation work on an existing nonresidential project with four or more
tenants that involves exterior remodeling. For the purposes of this chapter, major
rehabilitation means adding more than fifty percent to the gross floor area of the
building/buildings, or exterior redesign of more than fifty percent of the length of any
facade within the Project.
All signs installed or replaced within the nonresidential project shall comply with the approved
master sign program.
2. Content of Program. A master sign program shall provide standards for the uniform style,
size, placement, and color palette of signs within the proposed nonresidential project.
3. Revisions. Revisions to a master sign program may be approved by the director if he or
she first determines that the revision is minor and that the intent of the original approval,
and any applicable conditions are not affected. A new sign permit shall be obtained for
revisions that would substantially deviate from the original approval.
D. Time Limit for Action. A sign permit or a master sign program shall be approved or disapproved
by the review authority within fifteen working days of the application being accepted as
cómplete in compliance with Section 17.38.060 (lnitial Application Review). A sign that is
submitted in full compliance with an approved master sign program shall be approved within five
working days of the application being accepted as complete.
E. Signs and Sign Changes Allowed Without a Sign Permit. The following do not require a sign
peimit, providêd that they comply with Section 17.34.050 (General Requirements for All Signs),
and any required building permit is obtained.
1. Nonstructural Modificationsand Maintenance.
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a. Modifications or replacement to a face of a cabinet sign.
b. Nonstructural modifications of the face, design, or color of an existing sign, provided
that the modifications comply with any applicable master sign program approved in
compliance with subsection C of this section.
c. The normal maintenance of signs.
2. Temporary Signs. Temporary signs in compliance with Section 17.34.070(D).
L7.34.040 - Prohibited signs.
The foltowing types of signs and devices shall be specifically prohibited:
A. A sign in conjunction with a home occupation permit;
B. Abandoned signs;
C. Animated signs, including electronic message display signs, and variable intensity, blinking, or
flashing signs; except time and temp signs (except in accordance with Section 17.34.070(F),
(Programmable Electronic Signs);
D. Balloons and other inflatable devices;
E. Moving signs;
F. Permanent otf-site signs;
G. Pennants, except as allowed for temporary periods by Section 17.34.070;
H. Roof signs;
l. Because of the city's compelling interest in ensuring traffic safety, signs that simulate in color,
size, or design, any traffic control sign or signal, or that make use of words, symbols, or
characters in a manner that interferes with, misleads or confuses pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
J. Signs attached to or suspended from a vehicle parked within a public right-of-way, or in a
location on private property that is visible from a public right-of-way, except a sign painted
directly upon, magnetically affixed to, or permanently affixed to the body or other integral part of
the vehicle;
K. Temporary and portable signs, except as allowed by Section 17.34.070;
L. Poorly maintained signs;
M. Signs in public right-of-way or affixed to city property; and
N. Signs which advertise activities illegal under Federal, State, or local laws, rules, or regulations.
17.34.050 - General requirements for all signs.
A. Sign Area. The measurement of sign area to determine compliance with the sign area limitations of
this chapter shall occur as follows:
1. The surface area of a sign shall be calculated by enclosing the extreme limits of all framing,
writing, logo, representation, emblem, or other display within a single continuous perimeter
composed of squares or rectangles with no more than eight lines. See Figure 3-11.
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2. Supporting framework or bracing that is clearly incidental to the display itself shall not be
computed as sign area.
3. For freestanding signs all readable surfaces visible from a public right-of-way shall be counted
in sign area calculations.
4. Where a sign consists of one or more three-dimensional objects (i.e., balls, cubes, clusters of
objects, sculpture or statue-like trademarks), the sign area shall be measured as their maximum
projection upon a vertical Plane.
5. For signs that incorporate time and temperature devices, the area of these devices shall not be
included in the total area of the sign.
B. Sign Height. Sign height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the finished grade adjacent
to the base of the sign structure to the highest point of the structure, where finished grade does not
include fill, planters, or other material artificially placed to allow increased sign height.
C. Sign Location Requirements.
1. All signs identifying an occupant, business, or use shall be located on the same site as the
occupant, business, or use, except as otherwise allowed by this chapter.
2. Signage allowed on one building or frontage shall not be transferred to another building or
frontage.
3. Each sign, including a sign located on a temporary or portable building, shall be subject to the
requirements of this chapter.
4. No sign shall be located within the public right-of-way, except as otherwise allowed by this
chapter.
5. A sign for the purpose of construction, sales, or leasing are permitted within a required setback
area, provided it is:
a. Located within a permanently maintained landscaped planter area having an area at least
twice that of the sign area;
b. Not closer than ten feet from any property line and ten feet from any access driveway; and
c. Not within a radius of twenty feet of the intersection of the rights-of-way of two intersecting
streets.
6. The location of all signs shall be evaluated to ensure:
a. That the setback is appropriate for the height and area of a freestanding or projecting sign;
b. That flush or projecting signs relate to the architectural design of the building. Signs that
cover windows, or that spill over natural boundaries and architectural features shall be
discouraged;
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c. That signs do not unreasonably block the sight lines of existing signs on adjacent
properties; and
d. Pedestrian and vehicular safety.
7. A freestanding sign may be placed only on a site frontage adjoining a public street.
g. No freestanding sign shall be closer than seventy-five feet to another freestanding sign, to
ensure adequa[e vì'sibility for all signs. The director may waive this requirement where parcel
width and/or the locationå of existing signs on adjacent properties would make the seventy-five-
foot separation imPractical.
Design Criteria for Signs. The following design criteria shall be used in reviewing the design of
individual signs. Substäntial conformancê withãach of the following design criteria shall be required
before a sign permit or building permit can be approved'
1. Color. Colors on signs and structural members should be harmonious with one another and
reflective of the dorñinant colors of the building or buildings being identified. Contrasting colors
may be utilized if the overall effect of the sign is still compatible with the buìlding colors and
preiailing colors in the surrounding neighborhood (where a theme can be identified)'
2. Materials and Structure.
a. Sign mate¡als (including those for framing and support) should be representative of the
ty[e and scale of matelials used on the building or buildings which the sign identifies.
lñlofar as possible, sign materials should match the materials used on the building and on
other signs.
b. Materials selected for permanent signs shall be durable and capable of withstanding
weathering over the life of the sign with reasonable maintenance.
c. The size of the structural members (e.g. columns, crossbeams, and braces) should be
proportional to the sign panel they are supporting. ln general, fewer larger supporting
members are preferable to many smaller supports.
d. The use of individual letters incorporated into the building design is encouraged, rather
than signs with background and framing other than the building wall.
e. The use of reflective materials or surfaces may be approved only where the review
authority determines that they will not distract motorists or create other hazards, and
should be minimized in allcases.
f. Wall signs shall not project from the surface upon which they are attached more than
required for construction purpose and in no case more than twelve inches.
g Wall signs shall not project above the eave line or the edge of the roof of a building.
Copy Design Guidelines. The city does not regulate the message content (copy) of signs; however,
the following are principles of copy design and layout that can enhance the readability and
attractivenesl of signs. Copy design and layout consistent with these principles is encouraged, but
not required.
1. Sign copy should relate only to the name and/or nature of the business or commercial center.
2. permanent signs that advertise continuous sales, special prices, etc. should be avoided.
3. lnformation should be conveyed briefly or by logo, symbol, or other graphic manner. The intent
should be to increase the ieadability of the sign and thereby enhance the identity of the
business.
4. Freestanding signs should contain the street address of the parcel or the range of addresses for
a multi-tenant center.
lllumination of signs. The artificial illumination of signs, either from an internal or external source,
shall be designed to minimize light and glare on surrounding rights-of-way and properties.
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l. External light sources shall be directed and shielded to limit direct illumination of any object
other than the sign.
2. The light from an illuminated sign shall not be of an intensity or brightness that will interfere with
the reasonable enjoyment oi residential properties. ln areas with low ambient nighttime
illumination levels
-(é.g.,
residential neighborhoods or business districts with little or no
i¡uminated signing) àppticants shall be encouraged to use light, illuminated copy against dark or
opaque backgrounds.
3. Signs shall not have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights or other illuminating devices !!a-t tt9y9
a ðnanging tight intensity, brìghtnessór color, except as otherwise allowed in Section 17.34.070
(Programmable Electronic Signs).
4. Colored lights shall not be used at a location or in a manner so as to be confused or construed
as traffic control devices.
S. Neither the direct nor reflected light from primary light sources shall create a hazard to
operators of motor vehicles.
6. lncandescent lamps shall not be visible from a public right-of-way or adjacent property.
7. Light sources shall utilize energy efficient fixtures to the greatest extent possible.
G. Maintenance of Signs. Signs and supporting hardware, including temporary signs, shall be
maintained in good iepair añd functioning properly at all times. Repairs to signs shall be of equal or
better in quality of maierials and design as the original sign. Signs which are not properly maintained
and are Oilapidated shall be deemed to be a public nuisance, and may be abated in compliance with
Lodi MunicipalCode.
When existing signs are removed or replaced, all brackets, poles, and other supports that are no
longer require-d sñall be removed. Unpainted areas shall be painted to match the adjacent portion of
the building or sign support structure.
H. Signs on Public Property. No signs are allowed on public property, except for the following:
1. A public sign erected by or on behalf of the city or other public entity to post legal notices,
identify pub-lic property, convey public information, or direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular
traffic.
2. An informational sign of a public utility or transit company regarding its poles, lines, pipes,
facilities, or routes.
3. An emergency warning sign erected by the city or other public entity, a public utility company, or
contractor doing authorized or permitted work on public property.
4. Signs constructed by the city to direct persons to specific districts, regions, or public facilities.
5. Banner signs on city property (e.g., light poles in downtown area or along major corridors).
6. Advertising signs on transit, police, parks and other city property (e.9. city facilities, including but
not limited to tlansit shelters, buses, park facilities, and Hutchins Street Square).
17.34.060 - Zoning district sign standards.
Only the signs and sign area authorized by this section shall be allowed unless otherwise expressly
provided in this ãection or Section 17 .34.070 (Standards for Specific Types of Signs).
A. Residential Zoning Districts. Signs within the residential zoning districts shall comply with the
following standards:
1. Size and Type of Signs Allowed. Each parcel in the residential zoning districts may be
permitted signs as follows:
a. One nameplate not exceeding one square foot in area identifying the occupant of a
residence. No building permit is required;
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b. One identification sign for apartment and institutional use, not exceeding forty-eight
square feet in area;
c. One unlighted sign not exceeding six square feet in area that advertises the sale or
rental of the premises. No building permit is required;
d. A bulletin board, not exceeding twenty square feet in area, upon the issuance of a use
permit bY the Planning commission;
e. One sign not exceeding one hundred square feet in area on the site of a construction
projecior new subdiviðion, that indicates the nature of the development or identifies
ihe-persons involved in the construction; which may be placed on the site priorto or
during the development activities;
f. One unlighted, noncommercial sign not exceeding six square feet in area; and
g. A warning or no trespassing sign not exceeding six square feet in area. No Building
Permit is required.
2. Setback Requirements. Each sign shall be set back at least ten feet from all property lines.
3. Height Limit. No building mounted sign shall exceed a height of twenty feet. No
freeltanding sign shall exceed a height of eight feet, sign plus base.
B. Commercial and industrial zoning district sign standards. Each proposed sign shall comply with
the following standards for the applicable zoning district.
1. CC District. Each sign within the CC zoning district shall comply with the following
standards:
a. General Specifications and Requirements.
i. Sign content should be limited to the tenant's name and primary graphic logo;
ii. Notwithstanding the following sign provisions, tenants may utilize standard
corporate logos and/or prototypical signage graphics, if used in a majority of the
tenant's California stores subject to approval of the city of Lodi;
iii. All signage on the building fascia, with exception of certain logoigraphics,.shall
Oe oi¡ndirectly lit individual channel letters or dimensional letters in accordance
with the definitions below. No cabinet signs shall be permitted. Signage
illumination shall not include flashing, moving or scintillating effects;
iv. Channel letters are to be defined as individual channel letters or as connected
channels that may be composed of script letters with connected serifs, or a non-
script letters that are connected by heavy outlines into an integrated shape or
"channel box". Secondary channel boxes containing a logo mark or underlining
the primary text and containing a secondary message shall be permitted.
lllumination may be with either LEDs or neon;
v. Dimensional letters are to be made of one-half-inch thick clear acrylic or one and
one-half-inch thick aluminum;
vi. All signs must be dimensional. Signs painted directly onto the building shall not
be permitted;
vii. Painted wall graphics or murals that are thematic to the overall shopping center
and do not provide any specific tenant identification shall be allowed subject to
prior approval by the city of Lodi. The thematic wall graphics or murals shall be
counted as signs or sign area with respect to the building on which graphic or
mural is Painted;
viii. Signs may not come within one foot of the top, bottom or sides of the building
elevation or fascia upon which a sign is located. ln no case may a sign extend
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beyond the roof parapet or adjacent building eave line. Signs are not allowed on
or ägainst any óof siructures. Architectural tower features on buildings may be
consldered foi tenant identification signs subject to specific sign design approval
by the citY of Lodi;
ix. Exposed channel letter raceways are prohibited. All channel letter signs must.be
mounted direcfly to the buildíng surface or be mounted upon a decorative
architectural background featurelubject to specific sign design approval by the
landlord and the citY of Lodi;
x. Tenant signs will be no larger than seventy-five percent of fascia height, with a
maximum width of seventy-five percent of tenant's frontage;
xi. All signs are to be laid out so as to be proportionate to.the area in which it is
placeã, as well as comply with the square footage limitations. They should also
be centered at the approþriate location on the elevation so it would be balanced
with the buildings as'a whole. (Not necessarily centered on the Tenant space);
xii. Each tenant may have signage upon the front and rear elevations subject to size
area limitations. End cap tenánts may also have signage on their side elevations
subject to size area limitations. Pad tenants may have signage on all elevations
facing a public street or parking area subject to the size area limitations;
xiii. colors shall be consistent with the theme of the shopping center;
xiv. Temporary wall signs, pennants, flags, over-roof signs, inflatable displays,
expoied neon, oi sandwich boards are prohibited. Temporary banners
advertising specials or sales may be allowed in accordance with the city code;
and
xv. Window signs, other than the permanent window graphics, will not be allowed.
These sigñs include neon signs, fiber optic/neon simulated plastic signs and
border neon.
Free-standing Signs. The design of the multitenant pylon signs, multi-tenant
monument si-gns ãnO center identification monument sign shall be commensurate with
the architecture of the shopping center.
i. Freeway lnformation Area Signage.
(A) One pylon sign, no higher than sixty-five feet, shall be permitted along the
freeway frontãge. The sign shall identify multiple tenants within the shopping
center; and
(B) The pylon sign shall have a maximum of seven hundred twenty square feet
of tenánt ideñtification and thirty-two square feet of shopping center identity.
ii. Center ldentification Sign. One center identification sign, no higher than eight
feet, shall be permitted. The sign shall be a single-sided, identifying the entrance
to the center. No tenant names shall be displayed on the identification sign.
iii. Monument Signs.
(A) One multi-tenant monument sign, no higher than twelve feet, shall be
permitted. A shopping center of ten acres or more may have two monument
signs. These signs may have two-sided panels to identify multiple tenants
within the shoPPing center; and
(B) The monument signs shall have a maximum of eighty-four square feet of
tenant identification and eight square feet of shopping center identity.
Tenant Signage. The sign program regulates the total allowed signage each tenant
may nave]baãed upon tne froñtages of each store. Tenant signage shall not exceed
the total allowed maximum signage per tenant.
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i. Tenants shall be allowed two square feet of signage per lineal foot of frontage for
the front elevation and two square feet of signage multiplied by seventy-five
percent per lineal foot of frontage for side (end caps) and rear elevations;
ii. The signs may either be internally illuminated plex-faced channel letters or halo
illuminãted fabricated aluminum reverse pan channel letters; and
iii. Single pad tenants shall be allowed one wall sign per each business frontage
faci-ng a street, pedestrian plaza andlor parking lot. The total allowed sign area
shall be two square feet of signage per lineal foot of frontage for the front
elevation and two square feet of signage multiplied by seventy-five percent per
lineal foot of frontage for side and rear elevations'
GC and lndustrial Districts. Each sign within the GC and industrial zoning districts shall
comply with the following standards:
a. Size and Type of Signs Allowed. A parcel in the GG or an industrial zoning district-
may Oe permitteO sigîs as follows, piovided that no sign shall exceed an area of four
hundred eightY square feet.
i. An individual business adjacent to a public street or streets is allowed one square
foot of sign area for each linear foot of street frontage'
ii. An individual business that shares street frontage with other businesses (e.9.,
within a single building) is allowed one square foot of sign area for each linear
foot of building frontage.
iii. An individual business located on a corner (i.e., with building frontage or street
frontage on two sides) is allowed seventy-five percent of the ratio of two square
feet of sign area for each linear foot of street frontage.
b. Size and Type of Signs-Parcels with Four or More Businesses. Parcels under one
ownership inat contã¡n four or more businesses may be permitted one freestanding
sign in aàO¡t¡on to the signs permitted by subsection (BX3Xa), provided that the sign
shall not:
i. Exceed three hundred square feet in area. One hundred fifty square feet of the
total sign area may be used for individual identification signs uniform in size,
shape, and lettering; and
ii. Contain a reader board.
c. Off-premises Signs. Off-premises signs are prohibited, with the exception of those that
legally existed prior to the adoption of this development code.
d. Setback Requirements. Each sign shall be set back at least two feet from the property
line.
e. Height Limit. No sign shall exceed the following height limits, as applicable.
i. Building-mounted Signs. A building-mounted sign shall not exceed the height
limit of the building or thirty-five feet, whichever is less.
ii. Freestanding Signs. A freestanding sign shall not exceed the height of the tallest
building on the site.
i¡i. FreewaY lnformation Area.
(A) A freeway information (Fl) area is established to include an area bounded:
on the wêst by a line drawn fifty feet west of the west righl-oÊway line or
Cherokee Lanä or five hundred feet west of the west right-of-way line of the
U.S. Highway 50-99 freeway, whichever is greater; and on the east by a line
drawn live hundred feet east of the east right-of-way line of the U.S.
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Highway 50-99 freeway; and on the north and south by the then-current city
limits.
(B) A sign within the Fl area shall not exceed a height of seventy-five feet.
4. O District. Each sign within the O zoning district shall comply with the following standards:
a. Size and TYPe of Signs Allowed.
i. Signs shall not exceed one square foot of sign area for each two linear feet of
street frontage, up to a maximum sign area of two hundred square feet. The
maximum allowable area of signs for an office use located on a corner parcel
shall be calculated by using seventy-five percent of the length of the total street
frontage.
¡¡. The size, location, and design of the sign is visually complementary and
compatible with the size and architectural style of the primary structures on the
site, any prominent natural features of the site, and structures and prominent
naturalfeatures on adjacent properties on the same street.
iii. No sign shall be lighted so that light shines on neighboring properties.
b. Setback Requirements. Each sign shall be set back at least ten feet from the property
line.
c. Height Limit. No building mounted sign shall exceed a height of twenty feet. No
freestanding sign shall exceed a height of eight feet, sign plus base.
C. Mixed Use Zoning District Sign Standards. The regulation of the location, size, type and number
of signs permitted shall be governed by the provisions of this section.
1. Downtown Mixed Use and Mixed Use Center Districts. Each sign within the DMU and MCE
zoning districts shall comply with the following standards:
Signs must be more than just a way to relay information; they must be an architectural
extensión of a building. The objective of the standards and guidelines is not to create uniformity,
but to eliminate those elements that result in a cluttered and unattractive physical environment.
Few outward features of a business display the owner's confidence and quality as well as
signage. These basic parameters provide for creative signs that may still be as varied and
different as the businesses they represent.
a. Permitted Sign Types.
i. Flush-Mounted or Painted Wall Signs. Cabinet "canned" signs shall be
prohibited.
ii. Projecting Signs. Provided:
(A) They leave no less than eight clear above the finished grade, and extend no
more than four feet out from the wall;
(B) They are not mounted above the first floor.
iii. Awning and Canopy Signs. Awnings are primarily for shade and secondarily a
sign location. Letters and graphics are limited to vertical surfaces and shall not
exceed fifty percent of the surface area. lnternally illuminated vinyl awnings are
not permitted.
iv. Free Standing Signs. Pole-mounted and/or other forms of free standing signs
shall not be permitted in the downtown district. Exceptions, subject to city review
are:
(A) Directory Signs or kiosks. These may be considered for sidewalk locations;
those for private arcades or buildings should be on private property, located
in publicly accessible courts, accessways, or passages.
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(B) portable Signs. Menu boards for restaurants, etc. provided they are stored
indoors aftãr hours of operation and not placed to obstruct the public
sidewalk.
b. Sign Size.
i. Building Mounted Signs. The maximum area for each permitted sig-n type.or any
combinãtion thereof lhall be one square foot per one linear foot of tenant street
frontage. Maximum sign length shall not exceed seventy-five percent of the
tenant space frontage.
ii. Free Standing Signs. Per city review.
c. Exemptions.
i. Temporary Signs as set forth in section f 7.34.070(D).
ii. permanent Signs. ln addition to those permitted above shall be limited to:
(A) Existing built-in signs that are integralto the building design'
(B) painted window signs that cover a maximum of twenty-five percent of the
window area.
(C) Any sign identifying hours of operation that have an area of less than three
square feet.
d. Sign Maintenance. High levels of maintenance are essential if investment in the
do-wntown is to be encóuraged. Because signs are meant to be seen, maintenance is
especially imPortant.
i. paint. Signs shall be retained in good condition, with touch-up or repainted as
needed. Peeling paint should be replaced promptly.
ii. Repair. Damaged signs and poles shall be repaired promptly or removed.
iii. lllumination. Bulbs and fixtures shall be replaced promptly if they burn out or are
broken.
iv. Awnings. Awnings that are damaged and/or faded shall be repaired or replaced
promPtlY.
e. Architectural Compatibility. A building's architectural style and overall proportions
should guide the design of signs. Signs should be located on the facade in areas
designeã for this funct¡on; e.g. a recessed or framed area between the first and
second floor, or a parapet panel between shopfront and roofline'
f. Sign Types.
i. Flush-Mounted and painted wall signs should align with major architectural
elements, such as doors and windows. Ornamental elements, such as moldings,
pilasters, arches, clerestory windows, roof eaves, or cornice lines should be used
as a frame.
(A) Relationship to Cornice or Roof Line. Signs should not extend above the
cornice line or into or above roof areas, unless they function as an integral
part of the roof design. For example:
(1) A sign board may extend above the cornice line of an otherwise flat-
toppéd building if it is designed as a parapet in keeping with the style of
the rest of the building.
(2) A sign board may extend above an existing parapet, if it is located to
function as an accent to the basic parapet design.
ii. Projecting Signs.
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(A) proportion. Projecting signs with vertically-oriented messages should be
slender in appéaranðe, with a proportion of at least 2:1, height to width.
projecting signs with horizontally-oriented messages may be rectangular or
square; ¡Ì toıate¿ below an awning or canopy as a hanging "blade" sign,
they should also be slender, proportioned 2:1 width to height'
(B) Structural Support. Should be an attractive addition to the overall design of
the sign and/or building. Ornamental metal is recommended. Wooden
supports are also appropriate if designed to complement the sign; however,
undetailed, standard-size lumber should not be used.
(C) Retationship to Cornice or Roof Line. Projecting signs should not extend
above the cornice line or into the roof area, unless they are an integral part
of a completely new facade design or a faithful accent to existing
architectural details or forms. Projection signs should not extend above the
eave line of a sloPed roof.
iii. Awning and CanoPY Signs.
(A) Color. Combinations for awning or canopy signs should be simple. Lettering
color and background color should contrast for legibility. Subtle bands of
color are appropriate for awnings; more complex patterns or textures should
generally not be used.
(B) Location of Message-Awnings. Lettering should not appear on the sloped
or curved portion. lnformation may be located on the valance (the front
vertical Portion).
(C) Location of Message-Canopies. Signs on canopies should be in the form
of letters or a signboard integrated with the canopy fascia, or freestanding
letters mounted on top and extending above the fascia.
iv. Other Sign Types.
(A) Figurative signs shaped to reflect the silhouette of a particular object (for
exãmple, a key, a coffee cup, etc.) are encouraged. These may be wall-
mounted or projecting, but should reflect guidelines for the specific type of
sign as listed above.
v. Not Allowed.
(A) "Canned" signs are internally illuminated plastic panels within a sheet metal
box enclosure. They should not be used. lnexpensive canned signs use a
limited range of colors and lettering types, and tend to have no relationship
to the architecture of the building.
(B) llluminated vinyl awning signs are more appropriate for "commercial strip
areas" and shall not be used.
g. Materials.Recommendationsare:
i. Signboards of wood or metal, with painted or engraved letters, or mounted letters
of wood or metal.
ii. Silhouette or Figurative Signs. Three-dimensional letters, symbols, and/or
ornamental figures made of wood or metal.
iii. Custom Neon. Exterior-mounted on a signboard or metal support frame or
enclosure, or interior-mounted behind clerestory or display windows.
iv. Fabric awnings such as canvas with painted or applied lettering; plastic or vinyl
awnings should not be used.
h. Lighting. Recommendations are:
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i. Backlit with lighting inside and behind projecting lettering.
ii. Top or bottom lit with single or multiple spotlights.
Mixed Use Corridor District. Each sign within the MCO zoning district shall comply with the
following standards:
a. General Specifications and Requirements. Signs within the MCO zoning district shall
comply with the general specifications and requirements identified in Development
Code Section 17.34.060 (BX1Xa).
b. Free-standing Signs. The design of the multi-tenant pylon signs, multi{enant
monument signs and center identification monument sign shall be commensurate with
the architecture of the development.
i. Center ldentification Sign. One center identification sign, no higher than eight
feet, shall be permitted. The sign shall be a single-sided, identifying the entrance
to the center. No tenant names shall be displayed on the identification sign.
ii. Monument Signs.
(A) One multi{enant monument sign, no higher than twelve feet, shall be
permitted. A shopping center of ten acres or more may have two monument
signs. These signs may have two-sided panels to identify multiple tenants
within the chopping center; and
(B) The monument signs shall have a maximum of eighty-four square feet of
tenant identification and eight square foot of shopping center identity.
c. Tenant Signage. The sign program regulates the total allowed signage each tenant
may have, based upon the frontages of each store. Tenant signage shall not exceed
the total allowed maximum signage per tenant.
i. Tenants shall be allowed two square feet of signage per lineal foot of frontage for
the front elevation and two square feet of signage multiplied by seventy-five
percent per lineal foot of frontage for side (end caps) and rear elevations.
ii. The signs may either be internally illuminated plex-faced channel letters or halo
illuminated fabricated aluminum reverse pan channel letters.
iii. Single pad tenants shall be allowed one wall sign per each business frontage
facing a street, pedestrian plaza and/or parking lot. The total allowed sign area
shall be two square feet of signage per lineal foot of frontage for the front
elevation and two square feet of signage multiplied by seventy-five percent per
lineal foot of frontage for side and rear elevations.
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17.34.070 - Standards for specific types of signs.
proposed signs shall comply with the following standards where applicable, in addition to the sign
area and height li-mitations, and'oiher requirements of Section 17.34.060 (Zoning District Sign Standards),
and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.
A. Awning Signs. The following standards apply to awning signs in all zoning districts where
alloweã by Section 17.34.060 (Zoning District Sign Standards)'
1. Signs on awnings are limited to ground leveland second story occupancies only.
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2. Awnings shall not be internally illuminated. lndirect lighting may be allowed. Translucent
awning materials are Prohibited.
3. Awnings are primarily for shade and secondarily a sign location. Letters and graphics shall
be limJted to verticãl surfaces and shall not exceed fifty percent of the surface area.
lnternally illuminated vinylawnings are not permitted.
Freeway-adjacent Outdoor Advertising Signs.
1. Definitions. For the purposes of this subsection, the terms "advertising structure,"
"advertising display," "freeway," "highway," "landscaped freeway," "pe_rsorì," "sign," and "to
place" sfiai be befined in compliance with Business and Professions Code Section 5200 et
seq. (the California Outdoor Advertising Act)'
2. prohibited for Freeway Viewing. No advertising display shall be placed or maintained on
property adjacent to a freeway regardless of the applicable zoning district if the advertising
àisplay-is dèsigned to be viewed primarily by persons traveling on the freeway.
3. Exemptions. The prohibition in subsection (CX2) of this section shall not apply to
advertising displays or structures placed upon property for the purpose of advertising the
sale or lease of the property upon which the sign is placed.
4. Size. The advertising display or structure shall not exceed four hundred eighty square feet.
Projecting Signs. Projecting signs shall comply with the following standards:
1. Proportion. Projecting signs with vertically-oriented messages should be slender in
appêarance, wiih a þropbrtion of at least 2:1, height to width. Projecting signs with
horizontally-oriented messages may be rectangular or square; if located below an awning
or canopy as a hanging "blade" sign, they should also be slender, proportioned 2:l width to
height.
2. Structural support should be an attractive addition to the overall design of the sign and/or
building. Ornamental metal is recommended. Wooden supports are also appropriate if
designéd to complement the sign; however, undetailed, standard-size lumber should not
be used.
3. Relationship to Cornice or Roof Line. Projecting signs should not extend above the cornice
line or into the roof area, unless they are an integral part of a completely new facade
design or a faithful accent to existing architectural details or forms. Projection signs should
not extend above the eave line of a sloped roof.
Temporary Signs. Temporary signs are allowed in all zoning districts subject to the following
requirements.lemporary signs include banner signs, paintings, markings and writings.
1. Residential Zoning District On-site Signs.
a. Maximum Area. Sign area shall not exceed six square feet.
b. Number. No more than four temporary on-site signs shall be placed on any parcel.
c. Duration. Temporary signs shall be removed within ten days of the termination of the
event with which they are associated. Any sign which has been in place longer than a
period of six months shall be subject to the applicable standards regulating permanent
signage.
d. Placement. Temporary signs shall not present a physical danger to persons or
property. No temporary sign shall be placed, affixed, painted, marked, or written in a
mannei that obstructs either vehicular traffic (either by physical obstruction or
obstruction of sight lines) or pedestrian traffic. No temporary sign shall be placed,
affixed, painted, marked, or written upon any public property or public right-oÊway
including but not limited to any public building, sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, fence, wall,
public pìayground equipment, and/or facilities, street lamp post, utility pole, hydrant,
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tree, street or traffic signs, parkways (e.g. the area between curb and sidewalk) or
medians.
2. Commercial and lndustrial Zoning District On-site Signs'
a. Maximum Area. Sign area shall not exceed thirty{wo square feet per sign face.
b. Number. Each parcel shall be allowed a minimum of four temporary on-site signs, plus
one additional iemporary on-site sign for each 200 feet of lineal street frontage per
parcel. Properties with multiple tenants or businesses shall be allowed no more than
iour additional temporary on-site signs per tenant or business.
c. Duration. Temporary signs shall be removed within ten days of the termination of the
event with wniän tfréy aie associated. Any sign which has been in place longer than a
period of six months shall be subject to the applicable standards regulating permanent
signage.
d. placement. Temporary signs shall not present a physical danger to persons or
property. No temporary sign shall be placed, atfixed, painted, marked, or written in a
mannei that obstructi eìtfier vehicular traffic (either by physical obstruction or
obstruction of sight lines) or pedestrian traffic. No temporary sign shall be placed,
affixed, painted, marked, or written upon any public property or right-of-way including
but not ilm¡teO to any public building, sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, fence, wall, public
playground equipment, and/or facilities, street lamp post, utility pole, hyd.rant, tree,
street or traffìc' signs, parkways (e.g. the area between curb and sidewalk) or
medians.
Window Signs. The following standards apply to window signs in all zoning districts where
allowed:
1. Window signs shall be allowed only on windows located on the ground level and second
story of a building frontage.
2. permanent and temporary signs shall not occupy more than twenty percent of the total
window area.
3. Signage shall consist of individual letters, logos, or symbols applied to the glass surface;
however, neon signs with transparent backgrounds may be hung inside the window glass
line.
programmable Electronic Signs. The following standards apply to programmable electronic
signs:
1. programmable electronic signs are only permitted upon the issuance of a use permit by the
ptañning commission. As fart of the use permit review, the planning commission shall
consider the following:
a. Area of programmable electronic signage;
b. Location of programmable electronic signage;
c. Height of programmable electronic signage;
d. lntensity of light due to programmable electronic signage; and
e. Frequency of message change on the programmable electronic sign.
2. programmable electronic signs shall comply with the size, location, and height
requirements of the underlying zoning district.
3. programmable electronic signs shall be limited to one-third the area of the sign to which it
is permitted to be attached.
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4. The content of programmable electronic signs shall be limited to non-commercial or on-site
commercial messages, in any combination, but may not be used for otf-site commercial
messages.
17.34.080 - Exceptions to sign area standards.
The director or other applicable review authority may grant an administrative deviation to the allowed
area of a sign in comftiancä'with Section 17.40.0sd ffaiialions and Administrative Deviations) if it is first
determined that:
A. The position or setback of the building on the site requires additional area for effective signing.
The äxception may increase the allowed sign area by up to twenty-five percent; or
B. The exceptional size of the structures, uses, or site requires additional sign area for effective
identification from major approaches to the site. The exception may increase the allowed sign
area by up to twenty-five percent; or
C. The name of the business or use to be identified is exceptionally long, so that sign readability
would be impaired by crowding words into the allowable sign area. The exception may increase
the allowed sign area by up to twenty-five percent; or
D. Signing proposed is indistinguishable from the architecture itself (supergraphic design) or
achieves the level of sculptural art.
17.34.090 - Sign maintenance.
All signs within the city shall be maintained in good condition and repair, as follows:
A. Awnings. Awnings that are damaged and/or faded shall be promptly repaired or replaced.
B. lllumination. Bulbs and fixtures shall be promptly replaced if they burn out or are broken.
C. paint. The paint on each sign shall be maintained in good condition, with touch-up or repainting
as needed. Peeling paint should be promptly replaced'
D. Repair. A damaged sign and/or pole shall be promptly repaired, or removed from the site.
17.34.100 - Nonconforming signs.
A nonconforming sign is any permanent or temporary sign that w-as legally established and
maintained in compliäncã with thé provisions of all applicable laws in effect at the time of original
installation but that does not now comply with the provisions of this development code.
A. General Requirements. A nonconforming sign may not be:
1. Changed to another nonconforming sign;
2. Structurally altered to extend its useful life;
3. Expanded;
4. Re-established after a business is discontinued for sixty days; or
b. Re-established after damage or destruction to fifty percent or more of the value of the sign,
or its components, as determined by the building official'
B. Abatement. Signs not conforming to the provisions of this chapter shall be brought into
compliance or removed upon the following circumstances:
1. Abandonment. Any discontinuance or abandonment of a nonconforming sign shall result in
a loss of legal nonconforming status of the sign.
2. Modification. Any proposed modification to the non-conforming sign structure or copy shall
result in a loss of legal nonconforming status of the sign'
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17.34.110 - Violations and abatement.
A. public Nuisance Declared by Director. Any sign erected or maintained contrary to the
provisions of this chapter may be declared- to -be a public nuisance !V !n" director.and
þroceedings for its removal may take place in compliance with Chapler 17 -76 (Enforcement).
B. Removal of Abandoned Sign, Sign Shell, and Support Structures. A sign, sign she.ll,. and
support structures shall be iemovéO by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the-
sign is located when the business thatit advertises is no longer conducted on the premises. lf
the owner or lessee fails to remove the sign and sign shell, the director shall give the owner
thirty days written notice to remove it. Upon failure to comply with the notice, the director may
have the sitn removed at the owner's expense. Proceedings for the removal of signs and/or
support struitures shall comply with Chapter 17 .76 (Enforcement).
17.34.120 - Judicial review.
Any permit issued or denied in compliance with this chapter shall be subject to expedited judicial
review iñ accordance with the time limits set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.8 et seq'
17.34.130 - Sign design guidelines.
The following guidelines should be considered in the design of all signs within Lodi. These guidelines
are intended to cımplement other requirements in the previous sections of this chapter:
A. DesignComPatibilitY.
1. Creative Design Encouraged. Signs should make a positive contribution to the general
appearance oitf'e street ãnd corñmercial area in which they are located. A well-designed
sign can be a major asset to a building.
2. proportionate Size and Scale. The scale of signs should be appropriate for the building on
which they are placed and the area in which they are located. The size and shape of a sign
should be in proportion with the scale of the structure'
3. lntegrate Signs with the Building. Signs should not obscure architectural features. Their
design shou-ld be integrateO w¡tfr thê design of the building. A well-designed building
facade or storefront is ðreated by the careful coordination of sign and architectural design
and over-all color scheme. Signs in multiple tenant buildings should be designed to
complement or enhance the other signs in the building'
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4 Reduce Sign lmpact. Because residential and commercial uses generally exist in close
proximity, ðigns änoutd be designed and located so that they have little or no impact on
adjacent residential neighborhoods.
Figure 3-14 - Reduce Sign lmPact
S. Sign placement. Place wall signs to establish facade rhythm, scale and proportion whele
faðade rhythm does not otherwise exist. On buildings that have a. monolithic or plain
facade, signs can establish or continue appropriate design rhythm, scale, and proportion.
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6. Pedestrian-oriented Signs are Encouraged. lt is desirable and encouraged to include a
pedestrian-oriented sigñ as one of the permitted signs for a business. Pedestrian-oriented
äigns are signs that ãre designed for and directed toward pedestrians so that they can
eãsily and cómfortably read the sign as they stand adjacent to the business.
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7. Use lndividual Letters. As an alternative to an attached sign, lettering may be painted
direc¡y on the building facade. However, signs should not be painted directly over
ornamental and architeCtural features or over brick and stone surfaces of buildings.
Color.
1. Select Colors Carefully. Color is one of the most important aspects of visual
communication. lt can be used to catch the eye or to communicate ideas or feelings.
Colors should be selected to contribute to legibility and design integrity. Even the most
carefully thought out sign may be unattractive and a poor communicator because of poor
color sélectioñ. Too many colors used thoughtlessly can confuse and negate the message
of a sign.
2. Use Contrasting Colors. Contrast is an important influence on the legibility of signs. A
substantial contrast should be provided between the color and material of the background
and the letters or symbols to make the sign easier to read in both day and night. Light
letters on a dark background or dark letters on a light background are most legible.
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Figure 3-17 - Contrasting Letters and Background
3. Avoid Using too Many Colors. Colors or color combinations that interfere with legibility of
the sign coly or that interfere with viewer identification of other signs should be avoided.
Small accenis of several colors may make a sign unique and attractive, but the competition
of large areas of many different colors often decreases readability.
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4.Use Complementary Colors. Sign colors should complement the colors used on the
structures and the project as a whole.
Materials.
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1. Sign Materials. The following sign materials are recommended:
a. wood (carved, sandblasted, etched, and properly sealed, primed and painted, or
stained).
b. Metal (formed, etched, cast, engraved, and properly primed and painted or factory-
coated to protect against corrosion).
c. High density pre-formed foam or similar material. New materials may be very
ap'propriate'it properly designed in a manner consistent with these guidelines, and
painted or otherwise finished to compliment the architecture.
d. Custom neon tubing, in the form of graphics or lettering, may be incorporated into
several allowed sign tYPes.
2. Compatibility of Materials. Sign materials should be compatible with the design of the face
of the facade where they a-re placed. The selected materials should contribute to the
legibility of the sign. For eiample, glossy finishes are often difficult to read because of glare
and reflections.
3. Appropriate Materials. Paper and cloth signs are not suitable for exterior use (except on
a*ninör) because they deteriorate quickly. Paper and cloth signs are appropriate for
interior temporary use ónly. The use oi inteiior signs on paper or cloth should be the result
of careful thinking about readability and the image of the business.
Sign Legibility. An effective sign should do more than attract attention, it should communicate a
.ãss"gé. Uéually, this is a question of the readability of words and phrases' The most
significant influence on legibility is lettering.
1. pedestrian-oriented Signs. Make signs smaller if they are oriented to pedestrians. The
pedestrian-oriented sigln is usually read from a distance of fifteen to twenty feet; the
vehicle-oriented sign iı viewed from a much greater distance. The closer a sign's viewing
distance, the smaller that sign need be. See Table 3-3'
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Use a Brief Message. A brief message should be used whenever possible. The fewer the
words, the more effective the sign. A sign with a brief, succinct message is easier to read
and looks more attractive. Evaluate each word. lf the word does not contribute directly to
the basic message of the sign, it detracts from it and probably should be deleted.
Space Letters and Words Carefully. Letters and words should not be spaced too closely.
Crowding of letters, words or lines will make any sign more difficult to read. Conversely,
over-spacing these elements causes the viewer to read each item individually, again
obscuiing tñe message. As a general rule, letters should not occupy more than seventy-
five percent of sign panel area.
Use Symbols and Logos. Symbols and logos can be used in place of words wherever
appropriate. Pictographic images will usually register more quickly in the viewer's mind
than a written message.
Figure 3-18 - Use of Symbols/Logos
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Limit the Number of Letter Styles. The number of lettering styles should be limited in order
to increase legibility. A general rule to follow is to limit the number of different letter types to
no more thañ two for small signs and three for larger signs. lntricate typefaces and
symbols that are difficult to read reduce the sign's ability to communicate.
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E.Sign lllumination. The possible illumination of a sign should be carefully considered. Like color'
illùmination can provide more effective visual communication, or can confuse the message.
lmaginative and innovative lighting techniques for signs are encouraged.
1. Use lltumination Only if Necessary. Consider if the sign needs to be lighted at all. Lights in
the window display may be suffiôient to identify the business. This is particularly true if
good window giapnics ãre used. Often, nearby street lights provide ample illumination of a
sign after dark.
Figure 3-20 - Use of Existing lllumination
2. Use a Direct Light Source. lf the sign can be illuminated by a direct source of light (e.9.,
spolight), this ié usually the best arrangement because the sign will appear to be better
integrateO with the building's architecture. Light fixtures supported in front of the structure
casitignt on the sign and generally a portion of the face of the structure as well. Direct
lightinj emphasizeJthe continuity of the structure's surface, and signs become an integral
pãrt oltheÌacade. Direct lighting is also appropriate because it produces a more intimate
ambiance on the street. Tñe lighting of signs should be considered as an element in a
building's overall lighting design.
3. Shield the Light Source. Whenever direct lighting fixtures are used (fluorescent or
incandescent), care should be taken to properly shield the light source to prevent glare
from spilling over into residential areas and any public right-of-way. Signs should be lighted
only to the minimum level required for nighttime readability.
Figure 3-21 - Shielded Light Source
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Back-lighted Signs. Back-lighted, solid letters are encouraged. Signs consisting of _opaque
individrially cut letters mouñted directly on a structure (push-through letters) can often use
a distinctiúe element of the structure's facade as a backdrop, thereby providing a better
integration of the sign with the structure.
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SECTION 2. No Mandatory Duty of Care. This ordinance is not intended to and shall not be construed
himposesupontheCity,oranyofficeroremployeethereof,amandatory
dutly of care towards persons or property within the City or outside of the City so as to provide a basis of
civii tiaOitity for damages, except as otherwise imposed by law.
SECTION 3. Severability. lf any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or
ffilid,suchinvalidityshallnotaffectotherprovisionsorapplicationsofthe
ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. To this end, the
provisions of this ordinancã are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted
this ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any particular portion thereof.
SECTION 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed insofar as such
conflict may exist.
SECTION 5. Effective Date and PublicationThis Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
@icationofthefulltextoftheordinancewithinfifteen(15)daysafteritspaSSage,a
summary of the ord'inance may be published at least five (5) days prior to lnd fifteen (15) days after
adoption by the City Council, and a certified copy shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk pursuant to
Government Code section 36933(c)(1 ).
Approved this6th daY of JulY, 2016
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ATTEST:
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MARK CHANDLER
Mayor
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State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.
l, Jennifer M. Ferraiolo, City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do he_reby certify that Ordinance No. 1922 was
introduced at a regular meäting of the City Ôouncil of the City of Lodi held June. 15, 2016, and was
thereafter passed, ãdopted, andirdered to þrint at a regular meeting of said Council held July 6, 2016, by
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Johnson, Kuehne, Mounce, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
I further certify that Ordinance No. 1922 was approved and signed by the Mayor on the date of its
passage and the same has been published pursuant to law.
T\l,T-ulat$
IFER FERRAIOLO
Clerk
as to Form:
D. MAGDICH
City Attorney
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