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City of Riverside
Staff Analysis Report
Case Number PC22-10, Chapter 400: Unified
Development Ordinance Regarding Landmark Signs
General Information
Applicant: City of Riverside
Requested Action: Amend Riverside Municipal Code Article VIII Sign
Action: Recommendation by the Planning Commission to the Board of Aldermen.
Application Overview: The city is requesting the following amendment to the Unified
Development Ordinance regarding landmark signs. This would be an additional section added
to Article VIII establishing an approval process for signs that are determined to be Landmark
Signs for the City.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed adoption of the Amendment to
Chapter 400 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Proposed
Section 400.685 Landmark Signs
A. General. Landmark Signs standards are intended to provide for the preservation of the City’s
unique character, history, or identity as reflected in its historic and iconic signs.
B. Designation Criteria. The following criteria shall be considered in designating a Landmark Sign:
1 The sign has been in continuous existence since at least 1990.
2 The sign is associated with historic figures, events, or locations within the city; is
recognized as a popular focal point in the community; or reflects the history or historical
use of the building or history of the city.
3 The sign retains the majority of its character defining features.
C. Procedure for Designation. The Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to the
Board of Aldermen regarding designating a sign as a Landmark Sign, either upon request of a
sign owner, or at the initiation by the Director of Community Development. The Board of
Aldermen may, by ordinance, designate a Landmark Sign.
D. Effect of Designation. A Landmark Sign shall be exempt from the provisions of this UDO subject
to the following conditions:
1 The sign shall be kept in good repair and condition.
2 The sign may not be enlarged or extended
3 The structure supporting the sign may not be modified in height by more than ten (10)
percent.
4 Landmark signs may only be relocated with approval of the Board of Aldermen upon a
finding that the relocation and reuse of the sign is consistent with the sign’s associated
history (such as to another location that houses the same or similar business) and
subject to current set back requirements.
5 For any sign being relocated, a sign permit with approved site plan is required.