Shafter Zoning Code § 14.80 Planned Sign Program

The Planning Director shall review and may approve a sign permit for a Planned Sign Program for any new business park, industrial complex, shopping center, office complex or retail center as follows:

1. Any building, business park, shopping center or other contiguous group of businesses are eligible for consideration of a Planned Sign Program.

2. No minimum frontage or site size is required.

3. Signs within the Planned Sign Program shall have one or more common design elements, such as colors, materials, illumination, sign type, sign shape, letter size and letter type.

4. The sign program shall specify signs in harmony with the materials, colors, architecture, and other design features of the buildings they identify.

5. The Planning Director may approve a Planned Sign Program upon finding that:

   • a. The signs allowed by the program will not adversely affect other nearby properties.

   • b. It is consistent with the General Plan and the provision of this Title.

   • c. It will not constitute the granting of a special privilege nor provide more visibility or exposure than is available to similarly situated properties.

6. Reviewing Authority

   • a. Initial Planned Sign Programs shall be reviewed by the Planning Director.

   • b. Signs which are consistent with approved Planned Sign Programs shall be reviewed by the Planning Director.

14.90

PUBLIC SAFETY SIGNS

1. Signs required by law for public safety, or access such as “Exit” or “Fire Escape”, shall be a maximum of two (2) square feet or such other size as required by law and shall not require a sign permit.

2. Signs warning of building, electrical mechanical, or other hazards such as “High Voltage”, shall be a maximum of four (4) square feet or such other size as required by law and shall not require a sign permit.