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On December 8, 2020, the applicant submitted an application for a Planned Sign Program
requesting to establish sign standards to regulate the size, location, and appearance for wall
signs on an existing multi-tenant commercial building. Due to missing information, staff deemed
the application incomplete on January 7, 2021. After multiple revisions, on April 27, 2021 staff
deemed the application complete for further processing.
The notice of pending public hearing was published in the Downey Patriot and mailed to all
property owners within 500’ of the subject site on May 6, 2021.
DISCUSSION
As previously mentioned, Downey Municipal Code Section 9610.04 states that a Planned Sign
Program shall be required for any site having three (3) or more nonresidential tenants and shall
be approved by the Planning Commission before any sign permit is issued. The purpose of the
Planned Sign Program is to establish sign standards to enhance the overall appearance of the
commercial site through cohesive signage.
Existing view of property from Florence Avenue (above)
Examples of illuminated channel letter wall signs
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The applicant is proposing one (1) illuminated channel letter wall sign for each tenant space and
a secondary channel letter wall sign for the tenant space located at the west corner of the
commercial building. The secondary wall sign shall not exceed half the allowable square
footage of the primary wall sign oriented towards Florence Avenue. The primary wall signs will
be centered above each tenant space and shall have a maximum height of 20 inches and a
maximum sign area of 1.5 square feet per lineal foot of tenant space frontage. The wall sign
widths will vary with each tenant space lineal frontage. The maximum sign copy area shall be 75
percent of the sign area. Any logos within the allowable sign area shall not exceed 25 percent of
the sign copy area. The depth of the channel letter and logo signs shall not exceed 3 inches.
Upon review of the application materials, staff supports the request for a Planned Sign Program
to establish sign standards to regulate the size, location, and appearance of wall signs for a
multi-tenant commercial building.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
The project did not require a review from the Development Review Committee (DRC). However,
all proposed wall signs submitted at a later date will require all applicable departmental reviews
to ensure sign program and code compliance.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). Upon completion of this review, it has been determined that this request is
categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15311 (Class 11,
Accessory Structures). Categorical Exemptions are projects, which have been determined not to
have a significant effect on the environment and have been exempted from the requirements of
CEQA. Class 11 consists of projects that involve replacement of minor structures accessory to
(appurtenant to) existing commercial including on-premise signs.
FINDINGS
Pursuant to the requirements of DMC Section 9610.06 (Planned Sign Program), staff
recommends that the Planning Commission make the following findings to approve the overall
request:
1. The proposed sign is permitted within the zone and it complies with all applicable
provisions of this chapter, the General Plan, and any other applicable standards.
The subject commercial site is located within the C-2 (General Commercial) zone, which
permits a variety of signage, specifically, awning signs, exempt signs, freestanding
signs, hanging signs, marquee signs, monuments signs, projecting signs, temporary
signs and wall signs. The proposed Planned Sign Program will regulate the appearance
of signs and limits the number of wall signs for each tenant space. The total allowable
wall sign area for each tenant space will be 1.5 square feet of sign area per lineal foot of
tenant space frontage, with a maximum sign copy area of 75 percent of sign area. The
width of each sign shall not exceed 75 percent of the tenant leasehold frontage. Logos
shall not exceed 25 percent of sign copy area. All proposed wall sign square footage will
comply with the maximum allowable sign area permitted by the Downey Municipal Code.
Approval of this Planned Sign Program will comply with Policy 8.3.1. of the City’s
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General Plan, which calls for the enhancement of the views of property from public
streets to exhibit a positive image, in this case, enhanced signage. The proposed
Planned Sign Program will also comply with all other applicable provisions included in
Chapter 6 (Signs) of the Downey Municipal Code.
2. The sign is in proper proportion to the structure or site on which it is located.
The Planned Sign Program will ensure that all proposed illuminated, channel letter wall
signs will be properly spaced and be in proportion with the building’s façade, specifically
the tenant space frontage. The sizes of the wall signs will vary based on the lineal foot
frontage for each tenant space as mentioned above. The tenant space located at the
west corner of the commercial building will have the option of installing a secondary wall
sign not exceeding half the allowable area of the primary wall sign fronting Florence
Avenue. In order to prevent signage from exceeding these wall areas, the maximum
letter height of all wall signs and logos shall be a 20 inches. In addition, all proposed wall
signs shall be positioned between an existing three foot tall wall area located
immediately below the existing 6 inch fascia at the top of the building but above the
existing roof awning. Based on these sign standards, staff believes that the new wall
signs will complement the commercial building with consistency in size and relatively
with the nature of business and/or service.
3. The sign materials, color, texture, shape, height, and placement are compatible
with the design of the structure(s), property, and neighborhood of which is a part.
As mentioned, the Planned Sign Program includes proposed illuminated channel letter
wall signs that will be mounted onto the building’s façade. Staff believes the illuminated
channel letter wall signs will be more compatible with the building’s current architectural
style. The existing signage consists of dated box signs whereas the Planned Sign
Program will require channel letters with font styles Oranda Bold or Futura Heavy Bold
and a choice of two color options, red and/or green for the sign face. This will create a
more uniform appearance to the building and site. The Planned Sign Program will allow
flexibility for logo signs by allowing their nationally recognized trademark image and
colors. The neighborhood is commercially developed, and both the height and
placement of the proposed wall signs will not negatively impact surrounding businesses.
4. The sign’s illumination is at the lowest reasonable level as determined by the City
Planner, which ensures adequate identification and readability, and is directed
solely at the sign or is internal to it.
All new wall signs shall include LED internal illumination in order to reduce the brightness of
the signs. The Planned Sign Program has been conditioned to ensure that the LEDs and
power supplies will be enclosed behind the channel letters attached to the wall and the
lighting shall be 100 feet from any residentially zoned property.
5. The sign is not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or welfare.
The proposed illuminated wall signs will be mounted at a sufficient height and location and
will not affect pedestrian/vehicle access. The individual letters will be affix safely to the
existing stucco façade. All new wall signs will be subject to review and approval by city
departments ensuring conformance with the Building Code and local and state electrical
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standards. Staff believes that the new signs will not create a detrimental impact to the
public interest, health, safety, and or welfare.
6. The sign complies with Section 9624, Lighting and Design Standards.
As mentioned in Finding No. 4, all proposed signs on the building will be internally
illuminated using LED light units. In addition, the proposed project has been conditioned to
ensure that all lighting will be LED and distanced from residential properties. The signs are
not expected to conflict with the Downey Municipal Code because it is subject to conditions
that will require this compliance.
CORRESPONDENCE
As of the date that this report was printed, staff has not received any correspondence regarding
this matter.
CONCLUSION
Based on the analysis contained in this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission
adopt the resolution approving the Planned Sign Program (PLN-20-00124), subject to the
conditions of approval as stated in the Planning Commission Resolution.
EXHIBITS
A. Aerial Photograph, Location Map & Zoning Map
B. Draft Resolution
C. Planned Sign Program
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Exhibit ‘A’ – Maps
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH
Subject Site
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LOCATION MAP
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ZONING MAP
Subject Site
R-1
C-P
RESOLUTION NO. 21-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING PLN-20-00124 (PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM), THEREBY REGULATING
THE SIZE, LOCATION, AND APPEARANCE OF SIGNS FOR A MULTI-TENANT
COMMERCIAL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 8017 FLORENCE AVENUE, ZONED C-2
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Downey does hereby find,
determine and declare that:
A. An application was filed by Harry Daglas (hereinafter referred to as the “the
applicant”) on December 8, 2020 requesting approval of a Planned Sign Program
(PLN-20-00124) to establish standards for a multi-tenant commercial building for
the size, location, and appearance of new wall signs; and,
B. On January 7, 2021, staff deemed the application incomplete due to missing
information. Upon multiple revisions to the plans, staff deemed the application
complete on April 27, 2021; and
C. On May 6, 2021, notice of the pending public hearing was sent to all Downey
property owners within 500 feet of the subject site and the notice was published in
the Downey Patriot; and,
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 19, 2021
and after fully considering all oral and written testimony, facts, and opinions
offered at the aforesaid public hearing adopted this resolution.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares the
environmental impact of the proposed development has been reviewed and has been found to
be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is categorically
exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15311 (Class 11), Accessory Structures
because the project consists of on-premise signs.
SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at
said public hearing regarding the Planned Sign Program, the Planning Commission further finds,
determines and declares that:
A. The proposed wall signs are permitted within the zone and it complies with all
applicable provisions of Chapter 6, the General Plan, and any other applicable
standards. The subject commercial site is located within the C-2 (General
Commercial) zone, which permits a variety of signage, specifically, awning signs,
exempt signs, freestanding signs, hanging signs, marquee signs, monuments signs,
projecting signs, temporary signs and wall signs. The proposed Planned Sign
Program regulates the appearance of signs and limits the number of wall signs for
each tenant space. The total allowable wall sign area for each tenant space will be
1.5 square feet of sign area per lineal foot of tenant space frontage, with a maximum
sign copy area of 75 percent of sign area. The width of each sign shall not exceed 75
percent of the tenant leasehold frontage. Logos shall not exceed 25 percent of sign
copy area. All proposed wall sign square footage will comply with the maximum
allowable sign area permitted by the Downey Municipal Code. Approval of the
Resolution No. 21-_____
Downey Planning Commission
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Planned Sign Program will comply with Policy 8.3.1. of the City’s General Plan, which
calls for the enhancement of the views of property from public streets to exhibit a
positive image, in this case, enhanced signage. The proposed Planned Sign Program
will also comply with all other applicable provisions included in Chapter 6 (Signs) of
the Downey Municipal Code.
B. The sign is in proper proportion to the structure or site on which it is located. The
Planned Sign Program ensures that all proposed illuminated, channel letter wall signs
will be properly spaced and be in proportion with the building’s façade, specifically the
tenant space frontage. The sizes of the wall signs will vary based on the lineal foot
frontage for each tenant space as mentioned above. The tenant space located at the
west corner of the commercial building will have the option of installing a secondary
wall sign not exceeding half the allowable area of the primary wall sign fronting
Florence Avenue. In order to prevent signage from exceeding these wall areas, the
maximum letter height of all wall signs and logos shall be a 20 inches. In addition, all
proposed wall signs shall be positioned between an existing three foot tall wall area
located immediately below the existing 6 inch fascia at the top of the building but
above the existing roof awning. Based on these sign standards, the new wall signs
will complement the commercial building with consistency in size and relatively with
the nature of business and/or service.
C. The sign materials, color, texture, shape, height, and placement are compatible with
the design of the structure(s), property, and neighborhood of which is a part. The
Planned Sign Program includes proposed illuminated channel letter wall signs that
will be mounted onto the building’s façade. The illuminated channel letter wall signs
will be more compatible with the building’s current architectural style. The existing
signage consists of dated box signs whereas the Planned Sign Program will require
channel letters with font styles Oranda Bold or Futura Heavy Bold and a choice of two
color options, red and/or green for the sign face. This will create a more uniform
appearance to the building and site. The Planned Sign Program will allow flexibility
for logo signs by allowing their nationally recognized trademark image and colors.
The neighborhood is commercially developed, and both the height and placement of
the proposed wall signs will not negatively impact surrounding businesses.
D. The sign’s illumination is at the lowest reasonable level as determined by the City
Planner, which ensures adequate identification and readability, and is directed solely at
the sign or is internal to it. All new wall signs shall include LED internal illumination in
order to reduce the brightness of the signs. The Planned Sign Program has been
conditioned to ensure that the LEDs and power supplies will be enclosed behind the
channel letters attached to the wall and the lighting shall be 100 feet from any
residentially zoned property.
E. The sign is not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or welfare. The
proposed illuminated wall signs will be mounted at a sufficient height and location and
will not affect pedestrian/vehicle access. The individual letters will be affix safely to the
existing stucco façade. All new wall signs will be subject to review and approval by city
departments ensuring conformance with the Building Code and local and state
electrical standards. Staff believes that the new signs will not create a detrimental
impact to the public interest, health, safety, and or welfare.
Resolution No. 21-_____
Downey Planning Commission
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F. The sign complies with Section 9624, Lighting and Design Standards. All proposed
signs on the building will be internally illuminated using LED light units. In addition, the
proposed project has been conditioned to ensure that all lighting will be LED and
distanced from residential properties. The signs are not expected to conflict with the
Downey Municipal Code because it is subject to conditions that will require this
compliance.
SECTION 4. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this
Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby approves this Planned Sign
Program (PLN-20-00124) subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit A,
which are necessary to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the community and
enable the Planning Commission to make the findings set forth in the previous sections. The
conditions are fair and reasonable for the accomplishment of these purposes.
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of May 2021.
Miguel Duarte, Chairman
Planning Commission
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of May
2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
__________________________________
Mary Cavanagh, Secretary
Planning Commission
Resolution No. 21-_____
Downey Planning Commission
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM (PLN-20-00124)
PLANNING
1) The approval of this Planned Sign Program approves the size, location, appearance, and
number of signs for a multi-tenant commercial building, located at 8017 Florence
Avenue.
2) Approval of this Planned Sign Program shall not be construed to mean any waiver of
applicable and appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County, and City
laws and regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other requirements of the
City of Downey Municipal Code shall apply.
3) The City Planner is authorized to make minor modifications to the approved preliminary
plans or any of the conditions if such modifications shall achieve substantially the same
results as would strict compliance with said plans and conditions.
4) The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke or modify this approval if the
proposed use becomes a public nuisance, finds the permit was obtained by fraud, the
approved use is not being exercised, the approved use is operated in violation of the
terms and conditions contained herein, or the approved use ceased or was suspended
for one year or more.
5) The Owner/Applicant agrees, as a condition of approval of this resolution, to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless, at Applicant's expense, City and City's agents, officers and
employees from and against any claim, action or proceeding commenced within the time
period provided in Government Code Section 66499.37 to attack, review, set aside, void
or annul the approval of this resolution, to challenge the determination made by City
under the California Environmental Quality Act or to challenge the reasonableness,
legality or validity of any condition attached hereto. City shall promptly notify Applicant of
any such claim, action or proceeding to which City receives notice, and City will
cooperate fully with Applicant in the defense thereof. Applicant shall reimburse the City
for any court costs and attorney's fees that the City may be required to pay as a result of
any such claim, action or proceeding. City may, in its sole discretion, participate in the
defense of any such claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve
Applicant of the obligations of this condition.
6) An affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions, as provided by the City of Downey, shall be
signed, notarized, and returned to the Planning Division within fifteen (15) days of
approval. This approval will be considered invalid until this condition has been fulfilled.
7) Primary wall signs shall only be mounted on the store front façades facing Florence Ave
and one unit facing west. A secondary wall sign for the west corner tenant space facing
the drive entrance/parking lot as indicated on the approved Planned Sign Program.
8) All wall signs shall be illuminated with LED light. Illuminated wall signs shall be a
minimum of 100 feet from any adjacent residential zone.
Resolution No. 21-_____
Downey Planning Commission
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9) Sign standards not listed in the approved Planned Sign Program shall comply with sign
standards listed in the Downey Municipal Code.
10) Prior to the issuance of any building permit for a sign, said sign shall comply with the
approved Planned Sign Program, with the exception of window signs and exempt signs,
which shall comply with the requirements of the Downey Municipal Code.
11) Prior to the installation of new wall signs, the applicant shall obtain all required Building
permits. The applicant shall also obtain required building inspections for all signs.
12) The property owner shall notify all tenants that all individual tenant signs shall be brought
into compliance with the Planned Sign Program at such time that the tenant’s lease is
renewed or when any changes are proposed to the sign, whichever occurs first. In any
case, the property owner shall bring all signage into compliance within one (1) year of
this Planned Sign Program approval.
END OF CONDITIONS
VICINITY MAP
OWNER & LANDLORD:
Harry Daglas
513 Euclid Street
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Ph: (310) 402-7979
SIGN PROGRAM
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AERIAL MAP
This sign program was prepared by Speed Quality Signs
Contact: Jesus Echeverria Ph: (714) 356-8893
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 2,3
EXISTING BUILDING CONDITION ......................................................... 4
SITE PLAN .............................................................................. 5
FLOOR PLAN -SIGN LOCATION ........................................................... 6
BUILDING ELEVATIONS .................................................................. 7
SAMPLE FOR PRIMARY WALL SIGN ........................................................ 8
SAMPLE FOR SECONDARYWALL SIGN ..................................................... 9
TENANT SIGNAGE -SECTION DETAILS ...................................................... 10
SIGN PROGRAM FOR:
8017 -8027 Florence Ave
Downey, CA 90240
OWNER & LANDLORD:
Harry Daglas
513 Euclid Street
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Ph: (310) 402-7979
CITY PLANNING:
City of Downey
SIGNAGE CONTRACTOR:
Speed Quality Signs
Jesus Echeverria
Ph: (714) 356-8893
SIGN PROGRAM
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A.PU RPOSEANDINTENT
The purpose of this sign program is to ensure that
the signage at the shopping center at Building 8017 -
8027 Florence Avenue reflects the integrity and overall
aesthetic values of the Landlord and the City of Downey.
It is the intent that any new signage within Building
8017 -8027 Florence Avenue is not specifically addressed
by this sign program shall require once sign program is
approved.
B.GENERAL LANDLO RD TENANT REQUIREMENTS
1.In order to gain consistent design and conformance, it is
recommended to have tenants replace sign within the
1 year of program approval.
The Tenant shall submit to Landlord for written approval,
three (3) sets of detailed, scaled drawings, in full color.
These drawings shall include scaled drawings of the
building elevation to which the sign are to be attached
with the sign placed on the building, leasehold location
and width, and proposed sign specifications including
exact sign dimensions, area, materials, and colors.
A section detail must also be included in the submitted
drawings clearly illustrating sign construction and types
offasteners. Proposed drawings must clearly illustrate
compliance of the proposed sign with this sign program,
the City of Downey Municipal Code, and the requirements
of any other governmental agency.
2.All signs shall be reviewed by the Landlord for
conformance with this criteria, overall design quality,
and compatibility with the intended aesthetic character
of Building 8017 -8027 Florence Avenue. Approval or
disapproval of sign submittals shall remain the sole right
of the Landlord and City.
3.Tenant must obtain written approval from the Landlord
(and any other relevant agencies) of all proposed signs
prior to submitting sign drawings to the City of Downey
for the purpose of obtaining a sign permit.
4.Tenant's sign contractor shall be licensed and insured, and
be responsible for the fulfillment of all the requirements
and specifications, completing the installation in a good
and work-man like manner, cleanup, patching and painting
all surfaces damaged by them. Tenant shall ensure their
signs have all required inspections.
5.Prior to the install and manufacture of any sign, the Tenant
shall obtain a sign permit from the City of Downey and
provide Landlord with a copy of such sign permit.
6 Signs built and/or installed without permits and approval
by Landlord, governmental agencies having jurisdiction
over Building 8017 -8027 Florence Avenue. (or others
having rights of approval of such signs), or contrary to
corrections made by Landlord or such governmental
agencies, shall be altered to conform to such standards at
Tenant's sole cost and expense.
If Tenant's sign has not been brought into conformance
within fifteen (15) days after written notice from Landlord,
Landlord shall have the right to correct said sign at the sole
cost and expense of Tenant.
7.The Tenant shall pay for all signs, related materials, permits
and installation fees (including final inspection costs).
8.Tenant signs should be installed prior to opening date but
after city issues a city business license for new tenant.
9.Damaged portions of any sign(s) shall be repaired or
replaced within three (3) business days. In the event
Tenant shall be unable to effect such repair or
replacement within said period for any reason (other than
financial inability) beyond Tenant's control, Tenant shall
notify Landlord and provide to Landlord a plan of action
to be taken to ensure that such repair or replacement shall
be continuously pursued with due diligence until completed.
10.A Tenant who vacates their space is responsible to remove
any wall sign in its entirety, clean, patch and paint to match
existing color, leaving the fascia in like-new condition. The
Landlord will remove and dispose of any sign remaining
after tenant vacates within fourteen (14) days of a tenant's
departure, considering the sign abandoned and withholding
the cost of the removal from the Tenant's deposit.
SIGN PROGRAM
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Sign sizes shall not exceed the general sizes outlined.
Landlord has the final discretion when reviewing the
proposed signage and reserves the right to not allow
signage, even if it meets the criteria herein.
Signs shall be fabricated per the specifications shown.
All signs and their installation shall comply with all local
building and electrical codes.
All electrical signs will be fabricated according to U.L.
specifications.
Sign company to be fully licensed with the State and
shall have full workman's compensation and general
liability insurance.
All penetrations of exterior fascia are to be sealed
watertight (color and finish to match existing building
exterior). No roof penetrations shall be made without
Landlord's prior written consent.
Tenant, at Tenant's expense, shall immediately repair
any damage caused by Tenant's sign contractor which
has occurred to the premises during the course of
installation of Tenant's sign(s).
All conduits, transformers, junction boxes and openings
in building surfaces shall be concealed. Any necessary
exposed hardware must specifically be approved by
Landlord and City regulatory departments prior to
installation and must be finished in a manner consistent
with quality fabrication practices.
Signs shall be placed in locations as shown, with Landlord
approval.
D.PROHIBITED SIGNS
1.Permanent advertising devices such as attraction
boards, posters, balloons, pennants, banners, and flags.
Temporary signage requires advanced express written
Landlord approval prior to installation and any required
City approval.
2.Flashing, animated, audible, revolving or other signs
that create the illusion of animation are not permitted.
3.Signs Constituting a Traffic Hazard. No person shall
install or maintain, or cause to be installed or maintained,
any sign which simulates or imitates in size, color,
lettering or design any traffic sign or signal, or which
makes use of the words "STOP", "LOOK", "DANGER" or
any other words, phrases, symbols or characters in such
a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
4.Signs in Proximity to Utility Lines. Signs which have less
horizontal or vertical clearance from authorized
communication or energized electrical power lines than
are prescribed by the Laws of the State of California are
prohibited.
5.Signs within the public right-of-way except those
protected by "legal nonconforming status" rights
or those required by law for traffic control, information
and hazard identification.
6.Any sign erected or attached to any tree, utility pole, or
traffic control pole or box within any public right-of-way
with the exception for City identification signs.
7.Any sign or sign structure which is structurally unsafe
or constitutes a hazard to the health, safety, or welfare
of persons by reason of design, inadequate maintenance,
or dilapidation.
8.Any advertising device involving animals and human beings.
9.No foam-backed letters are allowed over Tenant' entrances
10."Cabinet signs" or painted signs.
11.Legal endings (e.g. LLC, Company, etc.).
beings.
SIGN PROGRAM
PRIMARY WALL SIGNS
The following requirements apply to all Tenant signs:
1.All primary storefront signs shall be illuminated channel letters
signs except for logo I sub copy signs as approved by the
Landlord. Logo signs included in channel letter signs may
constitute no more than 25% of the sign area.
Registered/trademarked logos can utilize their Nationally
Recognized Trademark image and colors.
2.Sign Shop Drawings for all signs, logos and graphics visible
from the common area are to be submitted to the Landlord
for final approval prior to fabrication/installation.
3.Tenant signs maximum of 20 inches in height for capital letter
and logo / sub copy. Logo signs should be for businesses with
registered images and logos.
SECONDARY WALL SIGNS4.A secondary wall sign not exceeding one-half (1 /2) the
allowable area of the primary wall sign may be established on
a second, third, or fourth frontage, provided that the frontage
sides onto either a street, required off-street parking on the
same lot, or a driveway with access to required off-street
parking. The secondary wall sign shall not exceed the area of
the primary wall.
5.One sign is permitted per store frontage. Tenants occupying
corner spaces may utilize one sign per elevation with a
maximum of two (2) signs, or one sign on a diagonal corner.
6.Signs shall be designed as an integral part of the storefront,
with letter size and location proportional to the overall
storefront design, and in compliance with design district
criteria.
7.All signs to be centered both horizontally and vertically in the
"net sign area" above their storefront or as directed by
Landlord and approved by the City of Downey.
8.Tenant sign areas determined by Tenant's lease frontage and
shall be contained within the dimensions of the designated
sign band area for each tenant not to exceed 1.5 square feet of
sign area for each lineal foot of building frontage.
9. Letter dimensions of greater proportions may be considered if,
in the Landlord's opinion, the sign design is of exceptional
merit and architectural quality.
10.All storefront signage and lighting both interior and exterior is
required to be on a separate circuit and controlled by a time
clock. Wall signs and lighting are required to be on during
operational hours and off during non-operation hours. This
includes exterior building storefront signage.
All signs shall have its sign permit number, name of fabricator,
date of installation and voltage in a visible location.
WINDOW SIGNS11.Window vinyl graphics letters are permitted inside the window.
All graphics should not exceed 30% of total area of all windows.
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SIGN PROGRAM
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SITE PLAN Scale: 1 /32" = 1 '-0"
8021 8023 8025 8027 -8029
SIGN PROGRAM
NORTH
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SIGN PROGRAM
8017 -8027 FLORENCE AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90240
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GOLDEN
NAILS SALON
8019
LOS SOMBREROS
SIGN TYPE LEGEND EE PRIMARY WALL SIGN
� fm SECONDARY WALL SIGN
8021
DOWNE Y
RENT-A-TUX
8023
FRIENDLY
FLOWERS
8025
TENANT
SIGN
FLO QR PLAN Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0"
8027 -8029
LAS PALMITAS FRUIT
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8017 -8027 FLORENCE AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90240
6" 3'-6' 3'-0" 20" MAX.
3'-0"
18'-0'
14'-6"
11'-6"
6"
3'-0"
18'-0'
14'-6"
11'-6"
6'-0" 24'-0" 20'-0"
N.T.E. 75 %N.T.E. 75 %
OF LEASED FRONTAGE OF LEASED FRONTAGE
STREET ELEVATION (SOUTH) Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0"
75'-0"
24'-0"
N.T.E. 75 %
OF LEASED FRONTAGE
20'-0"
N.T.E. 75 %
OF LEASED FRONTAGE
45'-0"
12'-8" MAX.
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SIDE ELEVATION (WEST) Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0"
140'-0"
18'-0"
N.T.E. 75 %
OF LEASED FRONTAGE
6'-0"
SIGN PROGRAM
52'-0"
N.T.E. 75 %
OF LEASED FRONTAGE
MAXIMUM SIGN AREA FOR PRIMARY WALL SIGN (PER TENANT):
1.5 SQ. FT. PER LINEAL FOOT OF TENANT FRONTAGE
TENANT FRONTAGE X 1.5 = SQ. FT.
A SECONDARY WALL SIGN NOT EXCEEDING ONE-HALF (1/2) THE
ALLOWABLE AREA OF THE PRIMARY WALL
Tenant Suite# Primary Sign Secondary Sign Maximum Allowable
8017
8019
8019
8021
8023
8025
8027-8029
Bl Bl
Bl Bl Bl Bl
24' -0" X 1.5 = 36.00 sq. ft.
24' -0" X 1.5 = 36.00 sq. ft.
24'-0" X 0.5 = 18.00 sq. ft.
20' -"OX 1.5 = 30.00 sq. ft.
20' -"OX 1.5 = 30.00 sq. ft.
18'-0" X 1.5 = 27.00sq. ft.
52' -0" X 1.5 = 78.00 sq. ft.
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8017 -8027 FLORENCE AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90240
SIGN TYPE (m
Quantity: Each in-line tenant business shall be allowed 1 wall sign per store front facing street.
Content:
Width:
Height:
Sign Materials:
Installation:
Illumination:
Standard Fonts:
Maximum of 1.5 square feet of sign area per lineal foot of leasehold frontage. Sign area to be computed by including the entire sign within a single,
continuous, rectilinear perimeter of not more than eight straight lines, or a circle or an ellipse, enclosing the extreme limits of the signage.
Tenant name as it appears on Tenant's D.B.A.
Not to exceed 75% of tenant leasehold width.
20 inches maximum capital letter and logo.
A.Letter face material minimum 1/8" thick acrylic with optional non-illuminated acrylic cut out logo / sub copy.
B.Sign Colors: 2283 Red, 2108 Green.
C.Letter Returns: In semi gloss black.
D.1 " black trim cap.
Registered/trademarked logos can utilize their Nationally Recognized Trademark image and colors.
Centered horizontally and vertically in available space or as appropriate for architectural conditions.
Internally illuminated.
Oranda Bold, Futura Heavy Bold.
17'-4" N.T.E. 75% OF TENANT LEASEHOLD FRONTAGE
2'-8" 14' -2"
N.T.E. 25% OF SIGN AREA
!LOGO!
!AREA
Bl INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS/ LOGO.
Scale: 3/4" = 1'-0"
STANDARD COLOR SAMPLES
SIGN PROGRAM
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8017 -8027 FLORENCE AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90240
SIGN TYPE [!J
Quantity: Tenants occupying corner space will be allowed one (1) secondary sign on a diagonal corner.
SIGN PROGRAM
A secondary wall sign not exceeding one-half (1/2) the allowable area of the primary wall sign may be established on a second frontage, provided that the
frontage side onto either a street, required off-street parking on the same lot, or a driveway with access to required off-street parking.
Content:
Width:
Height:
Sign Materials:
Installation:
Illumination:
Standard Fonts:
The secondary wall sign shall not exceed the area of the primary wall.
Tenant name as it appears on Tenant's D.B.A.
Not to exceed 75% of tenant leasehold width.
20 inches maximum capital letter and logo.
A.Letter face material minimum 1/8" thick acrylic with optional non-illuminated acrylic cut out logo/ sub copy.
B.Sign Colors: 2283 Red, 2108 Green.
C.Letter Returns: In semi gloss black.
D. 1 " black trim cap.
Centered horizontally and vertically in available space or as appropriate for architectural conditions.
Internally illuminated.
Oranda Bold, Futura Heavy Bold.
12'-8" MAX.
EE INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS.
Scale: 3/4" = 1'-0"
STANDARD COLOR SAMPLES
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-N E AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90240
3"
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER SECTI ON.
Scale: N.T.S.
1..040" ALUM. RETURNS
2.1" BLACK TRIM CAP
3.3/16" ACRYLIC FACE
4..063 ALUM. BACK
PRE COAT WHITE
5.WHITE LED
6.STRAIGHT FLEX CONNECTOR
7.FASTENERS OF TYPE AND
QUANTITY REQUIRED PER
WALL CONDITION
8.WEEP HOLES PER Ul48
9.EXISTING WALL
10.UL LISTED POWER SUPPLY
11.DISCONNECT SWITCH
12.PRIMARY ELECTRICAL SOURCE
ELECTRICAL NOTES
-ALL DATA REPRODUCED AS PER NEC 2016 ART: 600.6 FBC
-ALL MATERIALS AND FASTENERS MEET 3004.4
-TIME CLOCK ON BRANCH CIRCUIT RATED@ 20 AMP
-ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ARE U.L. LISTED
-SIGN GROUNDED ACCORDING TO NEC250
-TOTAL CONNECTION LOAD:{_._} AMPS
-PRIMARY #12 THWN WIRE FOR PRIMARY
([) LISTED
ELECTRIC SIGN SECTION
THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL
CODES.
THIS INCLUDES PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING OF
THE SIGN.
SIGN PROGRAM
BORAL DURALITE SAXONY 600 SLATE
COLOR: STONE MOUNTAIN BLEND
Duralite Saxony 600 Slate is a lightweight tile
designed to complement the inherent beauty in
French and Tudor architectural styles. Available in
a broad range of colors, captures the appearance
of expensive natural slate. Ideal for reroof
applications.
TECHNICAL INFO
-17" x 13" concrete tile
-Height 1-9/64"
-At a min. 3" headlap 85 tile will cover 100 sq ft
-Approx. 570 pounds per l 00 sq ft
-Class A Fire Rated
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Examples of Illuminated Channel Letter Wall Signs
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