Reso 4539 81,151
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 4539
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17, SIGN, OF THE CUPERTINO
MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION I: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino requested the amendment to Title 17 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code, as described on this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in accordance with the Procedural Ordinance of the City of
Cupertino, and the Planning Commission has held one or more public hearings on the subject application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered banning all signs from the public right-of-ways and finds that:
• Such regulation is unnecessary and will cause an undue hardship for businesses who rely on off-site signs in the
public right-of way; and
• The clutter created by political signs is far out-weighed by the greater good served by allowing community
( banners and city-wide special event signs.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the subject municipal code amendments are:
• Consistent with the spirit and intent of the Sign Code; and
� • Necessary for compliance with federal laws; and
� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted in this matter, the
application for amending the Cupertino Municipal Code is hereby recommended for approval;
That Title 17 to be amended to read as follows:
17.24.130 Ground Signs: Information Contained
A. The number of tenant names on a multi-tenant ground sign is limited to five (5). For multi-tenant signs in a
commercial district only, each tenant name shall not be less than six (6) inches in height with a minimum of a
four (4) inch space between tenant names. A shopping center or other multi-tenant commercial development
with a center name shall emphasize the name on the sign.
17.32.040 Temporary Political Signs
A. Location. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1732.010 regulating temporary signs, temporary
political signs shall be permitted in all zones of the City including public rights-of-way within the CiTy of
Cupertino.
B. Duration and Removal. A temporary political sign may be erected not more than ninety (90) days prior to
the day of the election to which it relates, and shall be completely removed not later than twelve (12) days after
the date of such election. Notwithstanding the preceding time provision, if the Director finds that any temporary
political sign otherwise permitted is an immediate peril or menace to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or to the
health or safety of any person, the Director may cause it to be summarily removed.
Resolution No. 4539 June 27, 1994
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17.44.030 Planning Commission Review Required
A. An exception shall be scheduled for review by the Planning Commission, not later than thirty (30) days after
filing of application.
B. A notice of said meeting shall be sent to all adjoining property owners. The notice shall state the date, time
and place of the meeting . A description of the exception shall be included in the notice. Failure to provide
written notice to any adjoining property owners shall not void action taken by the Planning Commission or
Director.
17.44.080 Appeals
A. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Planning Commission in the approval, conditioning, denial, or
revocation of an exception for a sign may appeal such a decision in writing to the City Council.
B. The appeals shall be made within fourteen (14) calendar days of the Planning Commission meeting by means
of a letter in writing to the City Council stating the grievances.
C. The appeal shall be accompanied by the same fee as required for appeals under Section 19.136.020 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code.
D. Such appeals shall be heard by the City Council and scheduled on their agenda at the time that other Planning
Commission items regularly appear.
and
'� That the subconclusions upon which the findings specified in this Resolution are based and contained in the Public
Hearing record concerning Application 81,151 as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meetings of
June 27, 1994, and are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
� PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of June, 1994, at a Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the
City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Mahoney, Austin, Harris
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Doyle, Roberts
ATTEST: APPROVED
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Robert Cowan Orrin Mahoney, C rman
Community Development Director Cupertino Planning Commission
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