2017/11/28 City Council Ordinance 912ORDINANCE NO. 912
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 17.27.050 OF CHAPTER 17.27 (SIGNS) OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the applicant, City of Rohnert Park, filed Planning Application No.
PLMC 17-0003 ("Application") proposing to amend the Rohnert Park Municipal Code ("RPMC")
by amending Section 17.27.0503 — Temporary Signs of Chapter 17.27 (Signs); and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to Chapter 17.27 would update the sign
regulations of the RPMC related to temporary signage to allow for a more enforceable sign code
provision, to create additional flexibility for the more seasonal events and to establish alternative
key sites for temporary sign placement of all special event signage; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the revisions are to promote the safety, economic, aesthetic
and general welfare of the citizens of the City by allowing for appropriate signage standards that
will further the City's goal of creating and maintaining a safe and aesthetically pleasing
community; and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes to Section 17.27.050 (Exempt Signs) are attached
hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS; on October 12, 2017 and November 1, 2017 the Planning Commission held
public hearings at which times interested persons has an opportunity to testify either in support
or opposition to the proposal; and
WHEREAS; the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information
contained in Application for the proposed amendments to Section 17.27.050 of the Municipal
Code; and
WHEREAS; on November 1, 2017 the Planning Commission recommended that the
proposed changes to the City Council by Resolution No. 2017-26; and
WHEREAS; pursuant to California State Law and the RPMC, public notice was
published in the Press Democrat for a minimum of 10 days prior to the first public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2017, the City Council conducted a public hearing at which
time interested persons has an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the proposal;
and
WHEREAS; the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in
the Application for the proposed amendments.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does hereby ordain
as follows:
Section 1. Recitals and Evidence. The above recitations are true and correct and
material to this Ordinance. In making its findings, the City Council relied upon and hereby
incorporates by reference all staff reports, presentations, and other documentation presented to the
Council in the meeting.
Section 2. Environmental Review. The City Council finds the approval of this
ordinance is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a
project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations,
Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly. Alternatively, the City Council also finds the approval of this
ordinance is exempt under CEQA Regulation Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with
certainty to have no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Section 3. Findings for Enactment of Amendment to Zoning Ordinance. The City
Council hereby makes the following findings concerning amendment of Section 17.27.050.J —
Temporary Signs of the Zoning Ordinance:
A. That the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are consistent with the
General Plan 2020.
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed amendments are consistent with provisions related
to signage contained within General Plan 2020, "to promote designs that enhance the
character of the community and minimize hazards." This ordinance, as amended,
would appropriate temporary signage in a balanced, fair, and equitable manner and as
such would minimize hazards associated with excessive and illegal signage.
Goal CD -J relating to Neighborhoods and Focus areas, states a goal to, "Maintain the
character of existing neighborhoods while undertaking streetscape and signage
improvements in selected areas" and Goal TR -A relating to the Street System, states a
goal to, "Promote safe and efficient vehicular circulation throughout Rohnert Park."
The proposed sign provisions help implement the General Plan and specifically
implement the Goals and Policies listed above.
B. That the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will be beneficial to the public
health, safety or welfare.
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Criteria Satisfied. The proposed amendments will benefit the public by creating a
more streamlined temporary sign review process, reducing visual clutter from
unregulated signs and improving the appearance of temporary signs installed within the
community. The proposed amendments will not have any detrimental impacts and will
have some positive impacts to the public health, safety or welfare.
Section 4. Amendment of Section Section 17.27.050.J. The City Council hereby
deletes Subpart 6, Special Event Signs, of Subsection J of Section 17.27.050, Temporary Signs,
and replaces it with the following:
446. Special Event Signs. Signs or banners that advertise and publicize special events
to be held within Rohnert Park are permitted, including, but not limited to, civic events
and special events, grand openings, religious services and athletic sign-ups are permitted
in accordance with the following standards or guidelines:
a. A maximum of two special event signs not exceeding thirty-two square feet each,
located on the property where the event is taking place;
b. One banner for special events, for a civic or nonprofit organization may stretch
across City Center Drive and/or Lynne Conde Way;
C. Banners for seasonal special events, i.e., holiday lights event, may be displayed
seasonally between the months of November and February only in the lawn area
on the north side of Rohnert Park Expressway between Lynne Conde Way and the
SMART tracks.
Banners for civic events that are sponsored by or affiliated with the City, i.e.,
Farmer's Market and Performing Art Center performances may be displayed at
the northeast corner of Lynne Conde Way and Rohnert Park Expressway.
e. Up to three banners for a civic or nonprofit organization not exceeding thirty-two
square feet each and no more than one at each location for special events may be
placed at the following locations:
i. South side of Rohnert Park Expressway at Hinebaugh Creek;
ii. West side of Commerce Boulevard, in the vicinity of Arlen Drive on the
landscaped strip adjacent to Highway 101 ;
iii. Northeast corner of E. Cotati Avenue at Snyder Lane; and
iv. City parcel on Labath Avenue, south of the Westside Public Safety
Facility location.
f. The term the special event sign may be displayed shall not exceed fourteen
consecutive days and more than four times in any calendar year.
g. Two hundred dollars shall be deposited with the development services department
to assure the special event signs are removed at the conclusion of the event and
against which the city may charge the costs of removal if the applicant fails to do
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so. If the applicant removes the special event signs, the funds deposited with the
city shall be refunded to the applicant.
h. A list of the location of the special event signs or banners together with the
required deposit shall be submitted to the development services department before
the installation of the proposed signs or banners.
L The applicant shall submit to the development services department a list of
names, addresses and telephone numbers of three responsible adults in the
organization to whom the sign permit is issued."
Section 5. Severability. The City Council hereby declares that every section,
paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase of this ordinance is severable. If any section, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason found to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such invalidity, or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective 30 days
after its adoption, and shall be published and posted as required by law.
Section 7. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to cause this ordinance to be
published in the manner required by law.
This ordinance was introduced on November 14, 2017 and adopted by the Council of the City of
Rohnert Park on November 28, 2017, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Five (5) Councilmembers Ahanotu, Belforte, Callinan, Stafford and
Mayor Mackenzie
NOES: None (0 )
ABSENT: None (0 )
ABSTAIN: None (0 )
ATTEST:
Caitlin Saldanha, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF ROHNERTRK
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
Pursuant to California Government Code§36933 and§40806
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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County of Sonoma
I, JoAnne Buergler, City Clerk for the City of Rohnert Park, declare this is a true and correct
copy of Ordinance No. 912.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 912 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.27 (SIGNS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
(TITLE 17, ZONING)
was published on November 17, 2017 and December 1 2017, as required by law, and
posted in five (5) public places in said City, to:
www.rpcity.org for website posting
City Hall
130 Avram Avenue
Public Safety Main Station
500 City Center Drive
Rohnert Park Community Center
5401 Snyder Lane
Rohnert Park - Cotati Regional Library
6250 Lynne Conde Way
A certified copy of the full text Ordinance was posted at the City Clerk's office, 130 Avram
Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928 on November 15, 2017 and November 29, 2017.
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Subs ibed and sworn to efor me is I�+
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Caitlin Saldanha, Deputy City Clerk
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION IN
"The Community VOICE"
(Published every Friday)
in the
SUPERIOR COURT
of the
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In and For the County of Sonoma
COUNTY OF SONOMA
City of Rohnert Park
Summary of Ordinance 912
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, The undersigned does hereby certify and declare: That at all times hereinafter sworn,deposes
and says: That at all times hereinafter mentioned she was a citizen of the United States,over the age of eighteen years and a
resident of said county and was at all said times the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of The Community VOICE,a
newspaper of general circulation,published in the City of Rohnert Park,in said County of Sonoma,State of California;that
The Community VOICE is and was at all times herein mentioned,a newspaper of general circulation as that term is defined
by Section 6000 of the Government Code;its status as such newspaper of general circulation having been established by
Court Decree No.35815 of the Superior Court of the State of California,in and for the County of Sonoma,Department No.1
thereof;and as provided by said Section 6000,is published for the dissemination of local and telegraphic news and
intelligence of a general character,having a bona fide subscription list of paying subscribers,and is not devoted to the
interest,or published for the entertainment or instruction of a particular class,profession,trade,calling,race or denomination,
or for the entertainment and instruction of such classes,professions,trades,callings,races or denominations;that at all said
times said newspaper has been established and published in the said City of Rohnert Park,in said County and State at regular
intervals for more than one year preceding the first publication of this notice herein mentioned;that said notice was set in type
not smaller than non-pareil and was preceded with words printed in black face type no smaller than non-pareil,describing and
expressing in general terms,the purport and character of the notice intended to be given;that the"City of Rohnert Park,
Summary of Ordinance 912"of which the annexed is a printed copy,was published in said newspaper at least_1 consecutive
time(s),commencing on the 1 day of December,2017 and ending on the 1 day of December,2017.
I HEREBY CERTIFY AND DECLARE UNDER THE PENALTY OF perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
EXECUTED this 1 day of December,2017 at Rohnert Park,California
Signed
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.912 OF THE CRY OF ROHNERT PARK,
CALIFORNIA,AMENDING CHAPTER 17.27(SIGNS)OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE(TITLE 17,ZONING)
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c),the following constitutes
a summary of Ordinance No.912 introduced by the Rohnert Park City Council
on November 14,2017 and scheduled for consideration of adoption on No-
Claudia Smith Chief Clerk venter 28,2017 at its meeting to be held in the City Council Chambers,130
Avram Avenue,Rohnert Park,California.
The purpose of Ordinance No.912 is to approve amendments to Chapter
17.27.050,Exempt SignslTemporary Signs to update sign regulations that will
allow for a more enforceable sign code provision,to create additional flexi-
bility for the more seasonal event signs and to establish alternative key sites
for placement of all special event signage.
A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is posted and available for
review in the City Clerk's Office at 130 Avram Avenue,Rohnert Park,Califor-
nia.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty(30)days after its
adoption,and published and posted as required by law.
This ordinance was introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert Park
on November 14,2017 and adopted on November 28,2017 by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Five (5) Councilmembers Ahanotu,Belforte,Callinan,
Stafford and Mayor Mackenzie
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
JoAnne Buergler
DATED:November 29,2017 '+1 _ }1 City Clerk
PUBLISHED:December 1,2017
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CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION IN
"The Community VOICE"
(Published every Friday)
in the
SUPERIOR COURT
of the
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In and For the County of Sonoma
COUNTY OF SONOMA
City of Rohnert Park
Ordinance No.912
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, The undersigned does hereby certify and declare: That at all times hereinafter sworn,deposes
and says: That at all times hereinafter mentioned she was a citizen of the United States,over the age of eighteen years and a
resident of said county and was at all said times the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of The Community VOICE,a
newspaper of general circulation,published in the City of Rohnert Park,in said County of Sonoma,State of California;that
The Community VOICE is and was at all times herein mentioned,a newspaper of general circulation as that term is defined
by Section 6000 of the Government Code;its status as such newspaper of general circulation having been established by
Court Decree No.35815 of the Superior Court of the State of California,in and for the County of Sonoma,Department No. 1
thereof;and as provided by said Section 6000,is published for the dissemination of local and telegraphic news and
intelligence of a general character,having a bona fide subscription list of paying subscribers,and is not devoted to the
interest,or published for the entertainment or instruction of a particular class,profession,trade,calling,race or denomination,
or for the entertainment and instruction of such classes,professions,trades,callings,races or denominations;that at all said
times said newspaper has been established and published in the said City of Rohnert Park,in said County and State at regular
intervals for more than one year preceding the first publication of this notice herein mentioned;that said notice was set in type
not smaller than non-pareil and was preceded with words printed in black face type no smaller than non-pareil,describing and
expressing in general terms,the purport and character of the notice intended to be given;that the"City of Rohnert Park,
Ordinance No.912"of which the annexed is a printed copy,was published in said newspaper at least_1 consecutive time(s),
commencing on the 17 day of November,2017 and ending on the 17 day of November,2017.
I HEREBY CERTIFY AND DECLARE UNDER THE PENALTY OF perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
EXECUTED this 17 day of November,2017 at Rohnert Park,California
Signed
SU r ur waxNANCE NO.912 OF THE CITY
CALIFORNIA,AMENDING CHAPTER 17.27(SIGNS)OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE(TITLE 17,ZONING)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933(c),the following constitutes
a summary of Ordinance No.912 introduced by the Rohnert Park City Council
on November 14,2017 and scheduled for consideration of adoption on No-
Claudia Smith Chief Clerk vember 28,2017 at its meeting to be held in the City Council Chambers,130
Avram Avenue,Rohnert Park,California.
The purpose of Ordinance No.912 is to approve amendments to Chapter
17.27.050,Exempt Signs/Temporary Signs to update sign regulations that will
allow for a more enforceable sign code provision,to create additional flexi-
bility for the more seasonal event signs and to establish alternative key sites
for placement of all special event signage.
A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is posted and available for
review in the City Clerk's Office at 130 Avram Avenue,Rohnert Park,California.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty(30)days after its
adoption,and published and posted as required by law.
This ordinance was introduced by the Council of the City of Rohnert
Park on November 14,2017 and is scheduled for consideration of adoption
on November 28,2017.
DATED: November 15,2017 41111K JoAnne Buergler
PUBLISHED: City Clerk
November 17,2017 t
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