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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Entrance on Lewis Ave.)
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT
2. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govt. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Rachelle Rickard, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Atascadero Firefighters Bargaining Unit;
Atascadero Police Association; Service Employees International
Union, Local 620; Mid-Management/Professional Employees; Non-
Represented Professional and Management Workers and Confidential
Employees
4. CLOSED SESSION – ADJOURNMENT
5. COUNCIL RETURNS TO CHAMBERS
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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6. CLOSED SESSION – REPORT
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Fonzi
ROLL CALL: Mayor O’Malley
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno
Council Member Fonzi
Council Member Kelley
Council Member Sturtevant
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
Recommendation: Council:
1. Approve this agenda; and
2. Waive the reading in full of all ordinances appearing on this agenda, and the
titles of the ordinances will be read aloud by the City Clerk at th e first reading,
after the motion and before the City Council votes.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items on the consent calendar are considered to
be routine and non-controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion
if no member of the Council or public wishes to comment or ask questions. If
comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the
consent calendar and will be considered in the listed sequence with an
opportunity for any member of the public to address the Council concerning the
item before action is taken. DRAFT MINUTES: Council meeting draft minutes
are listed on the Consent Calendar for approval of the minutes. Should anyone
wish to request an amendment to draft minutes, the item will be removed from
the Consent Calendar and their suggestion will be considered by the City
Council. If anyone desires to express their opinion concerning issues included in
draft minutes, they should share their opinion during the Community Forum
portion of the meeting.)
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes – July 12, 2016
Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes
of the July 12, 2016 City Council meeting. [City Clerk]
2. June 2016 Investment Report
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council receive and file the City Treasurer’s report for
quarter ending June 2016. [Administrative Services]
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3. June 2016 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Fiscal Impact: $ 2,235,868.88
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable,
payroll and payroll vendor checks for June 2016. [Administrative Services]
4. On-Site Alcohol Sales License Type 42 / Determination of Public
Convenience/ PLN 2016-1601 / ABC 2016-0022 / 8451 El Camino Real
“Skip’s Speakeasy” (Russel/Neal)
Fiscal Impact: A slight positive fiscal impact is expected from increased
sales tax.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution “A” finding that a public
convenience would be served by allowing the issuance of an on sale beer
and wine for public premises license for Skip’s Speakeasy, a bar located
at 8451 El Camino Real. [Community Development]
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (The City Manager will give an oral report on
any current issues of concern to the City Council.)
COMMUNITY FORUM: (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to
address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has
jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your name for the
record before making your presentation. Comments made during Community Forum
will not be a subject of discussion. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for
Community Forum, unless changed by the Council. Any members of the public who
have questions or need information may contact the City Clerk’s Office, between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 470-3400, or cityclerk@atascadero.org)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 / 2055 El Camino Real (AT 09-
0073)
Ex-Parte Communications:
Fiscal Impact: The CFD No. 2016-1 is designed to be fiscally neutral to
the City with each development within the district covering the full cost
associated with the maintenance of specified public improvements.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the formation of Communities Facilities
District No. 2016-1 and levy of special taxes; and
2. Adopt Resolution A, forming and establishing Communities Facilities
District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Atascadero
(the “CFD No. 2016-1”), authorizing the levy of a special tax and calling
a special election; and
3. Direct the City Clerk to conduct a vote and collect and count the
ballots.
Council to recess until ballots are counted
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4. Adopt Resolution B, declaring the results of a special election in CFD
No. 2016-1; and
5. Introduce for first reading by title only, and waive further reading, Draft
Ordinance A, authorizing the levy of a special tax in CFD No. 2016-1.
[Community Development]
2. Confirming the Cost of Vegetative Growth and/or Refuse Abatement
Ex-Parte Communications:
Fiscal Impact: The City will receive $64,734.23 from the 2016/2017
property tax rolls in weed abatement / refuse abatement assessments.
Recommendation: Council adopt the Draft Resolution, confirming the cost
of vegetative growth (weeds) and/or refuse (rubbish) abatement. [Fire]
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Economic Development / Commercial District Appearance / 2015-2016
Signage Clean-up Strategy – Update and Direction
Fiscal Impact: The proposed continuation of the sign clean-up program,
specifically the reduction in building permit sign fees and AUP fees will
reduce permitting revenues and increase staff workloads.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, amending certain fees in the Schedule of
Fees and Charges for City Services specifically related to
commercial sign permits; and
2. Direct Staff on proposed signage ordinance revisions based on
input from City Council, business community, and signage
companies. [Community Development]
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: (On their own initiative, Council
Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities.
Council Members may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take
action to have staff place a matte r of business on a future agenda. The Council may
take action on items listed on the Agenda.)
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (The following represent standing committees.
Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary):
Mayor O’Malley
1. City / Schools Committee
2. County Mayors Round Table
3. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
4. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno
1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board
2. City of Atascadero Finance Committee (Chair)
3. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
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Council Member Fonzi
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. Oversight Board for Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment
Agency of Atascadero
3. SLO Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)
4. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
5. SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
6. Water Issues Liaison
Council Member Kelley
1. Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Committee
2. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
3. Homeless Services Oversight Council
4. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
5. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
Council Member Sturtevant
1. City / Schools Committee
2. League of California Cities – Council Liaison
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
1. City Council
2. City Clerk
3. City Treasurer
4. City Attorney
5. City Manager
F. ADJOURN
Please note: Should anyone challenge any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda in court, that
person may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice , or in written
correspondence delivered to the City Council at or prior to this public hearing. Correspondence submitted at this
public hearing will be distributed to the Council and available for review in the City Clerk's office.
I, Lori M. Kudzma, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that
the foregoing agenda for the August 9, 2016 Regular Session of the Atascadero City Council was
posted on August 3, 2016, at the Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
and was available for public review at that location.
Signed this 3rd day of August, 2016, at Atascadero, California.
Lori M. Kudzma, Deputy City Clerk
City of Atascadero
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City of Atascadero
WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Council
meetings will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero. Matters are considered by the
Council in the order of the printed Agenda. Regular Council meetings are televised live, audio recorded and videotaped
for future playback. Charter Communication customers may view the meetings on Charter Cable Channel 20 or vi a the
City’s website at www.atascadero.org. Meetings are also broadcast on radio station KPRL AM 1230. Contact the City
Clerk for more information (470-3400).
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation r elating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file
in the office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during City Hall business hours at the Front Counter of
City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, and on our webs ite, www.atascadero.org. Contracts, Resolutions and
Ordinances will be allocated a number once they are approved by the City Council. The minutes of this meeting will
reflect these numbers. All documents submitted by the public during Council meetings that are either read into the record
or referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and available for review in the City Clerk's office .
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting
or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Manager’s Office or the City Clerk’s Office, both at (805)
470-3400. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in
assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Under Agenda item, “COMMUNITY FORUM”, the Mayor will call for anyone from the audience having business with the
Council to approach the lectern and be recognized.
1. Give your name for the record (not required)
2. State the nature of your business.
3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes.
4. All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other
individual, absent or present
This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Council’s attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be
allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Council). If you wish to use a computer presentation to support
your comments, you must notify the City Clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Digital pres entations must
be brought to the meeting on a USB drive or CD. You are required to submit to the City Clerk a printed copy of your
presentation for the record. Please check in with the City Clerk before the meeting begins to announce your presence
and turn in the printed copy.
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code)
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Mayor will identify the subject, staff will give their
report, and the Council will ask questions of staff. The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is open and
will request anyone interested to address the Council regarding the matter being considered to step up to the lectern. If
you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Mayor
2. Give your name (not required)
3. Make your statement
4. All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative perso nal remarks concerning any other
individual, absent or present
6. All comments limited to 3 minutes
The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be
heard by the Council.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 08/09/16
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July 12, 2016
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
Mayor O’Malley announced at 5:00 p.m. that the Council is going into Closed Session.
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT - None
2. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govt. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Rachelle Rickard, City Manager
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Successor Agency to the Community
Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero
Special Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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Employee Organizations: Atascadero Firefighters Bargaining Unit;
Atascadero Police Association; Service Employees International
Union, Local 620; Mid-Management/Professional Employees; Non-
Represented Professional and Management Workers and Confi dential
Employees
b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Govt. Code
Sec. 54956.9(d))
Case Name: City of Atascadero v. Rosella Helen Vetter, William J.
Vetter III and Vivien Vetter
Case Number: 15CVP-0172
c. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Govt. Code Sec. 54957)
Title: City Attorney
4. CLOSED SESSION – ADJOURNMENT
5. COUNCIL RETURNS TO CHAMBERS
6. CLOSED SESSION – REPORT
The City Attorney reported that there was no reportable action.
Mayor O’Malley explained that the City Council has recessed the Closed Session and
will go back into Closed Session at the conclusion of the City Council meeting.
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor O’Malley called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. and he asked everyone to join
him in a moment of silence for the police officers that were killed in Dallas.
Mayor Pro Tem Moreno led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Kelley, Fonzi, Sturtevant, Mayor Pro Tem
Moreno, and Mayor O’Malley
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Administrative Services Director
Jeri Rangel, Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore,
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Public Works Director Nick DeBar, Police Chief Jerel Haley, Interim
Fire Chief Michael Hubert, City Attorney Brian Pierik, and Deputy
City Manager Lara Christensen.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Sturtevant and seconded by Council
Member Fonzi to:
1. Approve this agenda; and,
2. Waive the reading in full of all ordinances appearing on this
agenda, and the titles of the ordinances will be read aloud
by the City Clerk at the first reading, after the motion and
before the City Council votes.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Commendation to Ms. Lavonne Ball
The City Council presented Ms. Ball a Commendation, recognizing her dedication and
effort towards emergency animal care and rescue.
2. Group Commendation for Design, Construction and Installation of New
Charles Paddock Zoo Sign
The City Council presented a Commendation to Chuck Ward, Mark Greenaway, Andrea
Greenaway, Burton Johnson, Mike Smith, Mike Giorgino, Michael Foster, Chad
Streeper, Greg Bunton, Dale Bywater, and Jimmy Quinonez, recognizing each of them
for their meaningful support of the Charles Paddock Zoo with their participation of the
creation and installation of the new Zoo entry signage.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke during Public Comment: Jerry Clay
Mayor O’Malley closed the PUBLIC COMMENT period.
3. Employee Service Awards
City Manager Rickard presented Service Awards to the following employees , and
thanked them for their service:
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5 years
Anjanette Ordonez – Lead Support Services Technician
10 years
Sandy Scott – Sr. Building Maintenance Specialist
Kate Capela – Sr. Zookeeper
15 years
Jeri Rangel – Director of Finance
20 years
Bob Molle – Police Sergeant
25 years
Bill White – Fire Captain
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes – June 28, 2016
Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes
of the June 28, 2016 City Council meeting. [City Clerk]
2. May 2016 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Fiscal Impact: $1,602,459.41
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable,
payroll and payroll vendor checks for May 2016. [Administrative Services]
3. Updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the North County
Urbanized Area under Federal Transit Administration
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Updated
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the North County Urbanized
Area between the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, the County of
San Luis Obispo, the Regional Transit Authority, the City of Atascadero,
and the City of Paso Robles. [Public Works]
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4. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Reallocation
Agreement
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council approve and authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo, the City of
Atascadero, and the City of Morro Bay for the reallocation of $236,420.47
of 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 CDBG funds from the City of
Atascadero to the City of Morro Bay and the reimbursement of these
CDBG funds from the City of Morro Bay to the City of Atascadero. [Public
Works]
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Moreno to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (#A-3 Contract No.
2016-015 and #A-4 Contract No. 2016-016)
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: Jerry Clay
Mayor O’Malley closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Land Use Definition Amendments (City of Atascadero) PLN 2016 -1594
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council receive and file an update on proposed
amendments to the City’s Land Use Definitions located in Title 9, Planning
and Zoning, of the Atascadero Municipal Code. [Community Development]
Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
The Council received and filed this report.
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
The City Council Members made brief announcements.
Council Member Fonzi asked for more information about Police body cameras. Chief
Haley stated that he is very proud of Atascadero’s body camera program and he would
be glad to bring back more information and even provide a demonstration.
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The following Council Members gave brief update reports on their committees since
their last Council meeting:
Mayor O’Malley
1. County Mayors Round Table – Main topic was transient occupancy and
Airbnb’s. They also discussed State road issues.
2. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) – Meet tomorrow.
3. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA) – Meet tomorrow.
Council Member Kelley
1. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee – Meeting tomorrow.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None
F. ADJOURN
Mayor O’Malley adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m., to go back into Closed Session.
Mayor O’Malley adjourned the Closed Session at 8:25 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C.
City Clerk
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Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2016
149223 06/02/2016 ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION 30.00Payroll Vendor Payment
149224 06/02/2016 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 1,186.25Payroll Vendor Payment
149225 06/02/2016 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 864.25Payroll Vendor Payment
149226 06/02/2016 HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE 6,927.00Payroll Vendor Payment
149227 06/02/2016 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 618.60Payroll Vendor Payment
149228 06/02/2016 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 1,626.28Payroll Vendor Payment
149229 06/02/2016 SEIU LOCAL 620 956.55Payroll Vendor Payment
149230 06/02/2016 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 106099 329.05Payroll Vendor Payment
149231 06/02/2016 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 304633 2,839.60Payroll Vendor Payment
2271 06/03/2016 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 408.46Payroll Vendor Payment
2272 06/03/2016 HEALTHEQUITY, INC.6,488.01Payroll Vendor Payment
2273 06/03/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 23,103.22Payroll Vendor Payment
2274 06/03/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 37,025.89Payroll Vendor Payment
2275 06/03/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,050.67Payroll Vendor Payment
2276 06/03/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,118.58Payroll Vendor Payment
2277 06/03/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1,109.60Payroll Vendor Payment
2278 06/03/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,275.63Payroll Vendor Payment
2279 06/03/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 5,167.38Payroll Vendor Payment
2280 06/07/2016 RABOBANK, N.A.43,429.92Payroll Vendor Payment
2281 06/07/2016 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 10,995.84Payroll Vendor Payment
2282 06/07/2016 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 1,744.53Payroll Vendor Payment
149232 06/09/2016 ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES INC 141.00Accounts Payable Check
149233 06/09/2016 ALTHOUSE & MEADE, INC.168.75Accounts Payable Check
149234 06/09/2016 AMERICAN MARBORG 107.25Accounts Payable Check
149235 06/09/2016 AMERICAN WEST TIRE & AUTO INC 1,933.15Accounts Payable Check
149236 06/09/2016 ANTECH DIAGNOSTICS 369.68Accounts Payable Check
149237 06/09/2016 ARSENAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS,LLC 698.80Accounts Payable Check
149238 06/09/2016 ASAP REPROGRAPHICS 5,163.62Accounts Payable Check
149239 06/09/2016 AT&T 668.35Accounts Payable Check
149240 06/09/2016 ATASCADERO GIRLS SOFTBALL 765.00Accounts Payable Check
149241 06/09/2016 ATASCADERO HAY & FEED 3,378.21Accounts Payable Check
149243 06/09/2016 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER CO.13,074.25Accounts Payable Check
149244 06/09/2016 ATASCADERO NEWS 1,361.60Accounts Payable Check
149245 06/09/2016 ATASCADERO YOUTH FOOTBALL 790.00Accounts Payable Check
149246 06/09/2016 ATASCADERO YOUTH SOCCER ASSC 1,375.00Accounts Payable Check
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Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2016
149247 06/09/2016 TERRIE BANISH 216.32Accounts Payable Check
149248 06/09/2016 BASSETT'S CRICKET RANCH,INC.737.66Accounts Payable Check
149249 06/09/2016 KEITH R. BERGHER 67.50Accounts Payable Check
149250 06/09/2016 BERRY MAN, INC.1,123.43Accounts Payable Check
149251 06/09/2016 JOHN BLAIR 250.00Accounts Payable Check
149252 06/09/2016 BREZDEN PEST CONTROL, INC.93.00Accounts Payable Check
149253 06/09/2016 SHIRLEY R. BRUTON 652.20Accounts Payable Check
149254 06/09/2016 CA CODE CHECK, INC.3,537.36Accounts Payable Check
149255 06/09/2016 CA DEPT OF FISH & WILDLIFE 245.50Accounts Payable Check
149256 06/09/2016 CAL POLY CORPORATION 260.00Accounts Payable Check
149257 06/09/2016 CASEY PRINTING, INC.6,739.30Accounts Payable Check
149258 06/09/2016 CENTRAL COAST R & R LOCK 72.92Accounts Payable Check
149259 06/09/2016 CHEVRON & TEXACO BUS. CARD 942.61Accounts Payable Check
149260 06/09/2016 CITY OF ATASCADERO 1,017.51Accounts Payable Check
149261 06/09/2016 SHAWNA L. COOLEY 165.95Accounts Payable Check
149262 06/09/2016 MIGUEL A. CORDERO 80.00Accounts Payable Check
149263 06/09/2016 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER 198.80Accounts Payable Check
149264 06/09/2016 MATTHEW J. CURRY 160.00Accounts Payable Check
149265 06/09/2016 SHARON J. DAVIS 255.50Accounts Payable Check
149266 06/09/2016 NICHOLAS DEBAR 300.00Accounts Payable Check
149267 06/09/2016 ELSIE V. DEBIAS 165.95Accounts Payable Check
149268 06/09/2016 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 640.00Accounts Payable Check
149269 06/09/2016 PHILIP DUNSMORE 300.00Accounts Payable Check
149270 06/09/2016 ED'S FLYMEAT LLC 82.15Accounts Payable Check
149271 06/09/2016 ESCUELA DEL RIO 660.00Accounts Payable Check
149272 06/09/2016 FARM SUPPLY COMPANY 24.93Accounts Payable Check
149273 06/09/2016 GAS COMPANY 543.82Accounts Payable Check
149274 06/09/2016 ANDREW J. GEFTAKYS 160.00Accounts Payable Check
149275 06/09/2016 GEM AUTO PARTS 399.97Accounts Payable Check
149276 06/09/2016 GILBERT'S LANDSCAPES 2,906.50Accounts Payable Check
149277 06/09/2016 GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS AS 225.00Accounts Payable Check
149278 06/09/2016 KEVIN N. & MICHELLE M. GREEN 165.95Accounts Payable Check
149279 06/09/2016 BRADLEY A. HACKLEMAN 360.00Accounts Payable Check
149280 06/09/2016 EDWARD A. HARRIS 300.00Accounts Payable Check
149281 06/09/2016 HART IMPRESSIONS PRINTING 361.72Accounts Payable Check
149282 06/09/2016 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS 1,496.67Accounts Payable Check
149283 06/09/2016 J. CARROLL CORPORATION 558.39Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 08/09/16
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Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2016
149284 06/09/2016 HAROLD A. JOHNSTON III 1,234.50Accounts Payable Check
149285 06/09/2016 KIDZ LOVE SOCCER 5,869.50Accounts Payable Check
149286 06/09/2016 JEFFREY & KIMBERLY KLINE 165.95Accounts Payable Check
149287 06/09/2016 MARK & RACHAEL KOENIG 165.95Accounts Payable Check
149288 06/09/2016 KSBY-TV 2,325.00Accounts Payable Check
149289 06/09/2016 LAYNE LABORATORIES, INC.270.54Accounts Payable Check
149290 06/09/2016 LEE WILSON ELECTRIC CO. INC 4,800.82Accounts Payable Check
149291 06/09/2016 CRAIG C. LOWRIE 100.00Accounts Payable Check
149292 06/09/2016 ANNETTE MANIER 61.06Accounts Payable Check
149293 06/09/2016 MARINE RESCUE PRODUCTS, INC.154.65Accounts Payable Check
149294 06/09/2016 BECKY MAXWELL 40.82Accounts Payable Check
149295 06/09/2016 SAMUEL HENRY MCMILLAN, JR.60.00Accounts Payable Check
149296 06/09/2016 MID-COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.80.49Accounts Payable Check
149297 06/09/2016 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 589.98Accounts Payable Check
149298 06/09/2016 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 287.42Accounts Payable Check
149299 06/09/2016 REON C MONSON 147.00Accounts Payable Check
149300 06/09/2016 MUSTANG MEDIA GROUP 600.00Accounts Payable Check
149301 06/09/2016 PAUL NETZ 125.00Accounts Payable Check
149302 06/09/2016 NORTH COUNTY GLASS 20.00Accounts Payable Check
149303 06/09/2016 OFFICE DEPOT INC.1,002.24Accounts Payable Check
149304 06/09/2016 TARA ORLICK 43.20Accounts Payable Check
149307 06/09/2016 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 48,906.17Accounts Payable Check
149308 06/09/2016 ROBIN K. PENDLEY 60.00Accounts Payable Check
149309 06/09/2016 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC.439.00Accounts Payable Check
149310 06/09/2016 BILL RAINWATER 161.99Accounts Payable Check
149311 06/09/2016 JERI RANGEL 300.00Accounts Payable Check
149312 06/09/2016 RACHELLE RICKARD 500.00Accounts Payable Check
149313 06/09/2016 ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC.1,606.25Accounts Payable Check
149314 06/09/2016 ROSSI TRANSPORT SERVICE 361.80Accounts Payable Check
149315 06/09/2016 SCOTT O'BRIEN FIRE & SAFETY CO 223.28Accounts Payable Check
149316 06/09/2016 SHELL 1,089.90Accounts Payable Check
149317 06/09/2016 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY 52.28Accounts Payable Check
149318 06/09/2016 SHORIN-RYU KARATE 308.00Accounts Payable Check
149319 06/09/2016 JOHN C. SIEMENS 261.10Accounts Payable Check
149320 06/09/2016 DAVID L. SMAW 120.00Accounts Payable Check
149321 06/09/2016 SOLARCITY CORPORATION 113.60Accounts Payable Check
149322 06/09/2016 SPEAKWRITE, LLC.444.06Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 08/09/16
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Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2016
149323 06/09/2016 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 1,306.88Accounts Payable Check
149324 06/09/2016 SUNLIGHT JANITORIAL 1,734.00Accounts Payable Check
149325 06/09/2016 TEMPLETON UNIFORMS 59.50Accounts Payable Check
149326 06/09/2016 TENT CITY BEER COMPANY 65.00Accounts Payable Check
149327 06/09/2016 THRIVE TRAINING CENTER 39.90Accounts Payable Check
149328 06/09/2016 TURF STAR, INC.344.32Accounts Payable Check
149329 06/09/2016 ULTREX BUSINESS PRODUCTS 349.39Accounts Payable Check
149330 06/09/2016 UNITED STAFFING ASSC., INC.875.16Accounts Payable Check
149331 06/09/2016 IWINA M. VAN BEEK 100.00Accounts Payable Check
149332 06/09/2016 VERIZON WIRELESS 858.41Accounts Payable Check
149333 06/09/2016 VIBORG SAND & GRAVEL, INC.96,027.76Accounts Payable Check
149334 06/09/2016 MICHAEL T. WEAKS 120.00Accounts Payable Check
149335 06/09/2016 WEST COAST AUTO & TOWING, INC.150.00Accounts Payable Check
149336 06/09/2016 WEX BANK - 76 UNIVERSL 12,878.53Accounts Payable Check
149337 06/09/2016 WILLIAMS FLOORING AMERICA, INC 4,149.00Accounts Payable Check
149338 06/09/2016 KAREN B. WYKE 519.30Accounts Payable Check
2283 06/17/2016 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 408.46Payroll Vendor Payment
2284 06/17/2016 HEALTHEQUITY, INC.6,488.01Payroll Vendor Payment
2285 06/17/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 23,188.32Payroll Vendor Payment
2286 06/17/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 38,242.23Payroll Vendor Payment
2287 06/17/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,017.70Payroll Vendor Payment
2288 06/17/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,131.03Payroll Vendor Payment
2289 06/17/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1,520.92Payroll Vendor Payment
2290 06/17/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,333.78Payroll Vendor Payment
2291 06/17/2016 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 5,230.83Payroll Vendor Payment
149339 06/17/2016 ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION 30.00Payroll Vendor Payment
149340 06/17/2016 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 1,186.25Payroll Vendor Payment
149341 06/17/2016 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 864.25Payroll Vendor Payment
149342 06/17/2016 HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE 6,927.00Payroll Vendor Payment
149343 06/17/2016 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 644.31Payroll Vendor Payment
149344 06/17/2016 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 1,626.28Payroll Vendor Payment
149345 06/17/2016 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 70.00Payroll Vendor Payment
149346 06/17/2016 SEIU LOCAL 620 956.55Payroll Vendor Payment
149347 06/17/2016 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 106099 329.05Payroll Vendor Payment
149348 06/17/2016 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 304633 2,839.60Payroll Vendor Payment
2292 06/21/2016 RABOBANK, N.A.49,810.06Payroll Vendor Payment
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 08/09/16
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Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2016
2293 06/21/2016 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 13,229.16Payroll Vendor Payment
2294 06/21/2016 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 1,779.49Payroll Vendor Payment
149349 06/24/2016 A & T ARBORISTS & VEGETATION 300.00Accounts Payable Check
149350 06/24/2016 AIRFLOW FILTER SERVICE, INC.42.99Accounts Payable Check
149351 06/24/2016 A-JAY EXCAVATING, INC.1,020.00Accounts Payable Check
149352 06/24/2016 ALTHOUSE & MEADE, INC.881.25Accounts Payable Check
149353 06/24/2016 AMERICAN WEST TIRE & AUTO INC 145.00Accounts Payable Check
149354 06/24/2016 AT&T 588.75Accounts Payable Check
149355 06/24/2016 AT&T 904.87Accounts Payable Check
149356 06/24/2016 ATASCADERO KIWANIS 255.00Accounts Payable Check
149357 06/24/2016 ATASCADERO VETERANS MEMORIAL F 96.00Accounts Payable Check
149358 06/24/2016 AURORA WORLD, INC.557.96Accounts Payable Check
149359 06/24/2016 AMANDA BASSETTI 68.50Accounts Payable Check
149360 06/24/2016 BAUER COMPRESSORS 288,522.37Accounts Payable Check
149361 06/24/2016 PATRICK BEHR 155.00Accounts Payable Check
149362 06/24/2016 KEITH R. BERGHER 495.00Accounts Payable Check
149363 06/24/2016 BETH WONSON CONSULTING 225.00Accounts Payable Check
149364 06/24/2016 BLUE TARP FINANCIAL, INC.358.84Accounts Payable Check
149365 06/24/2016 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 81.18Accounts Payable Check
149366 06/24/2016 AARON BROWN 179.00Accounts Payable Check
149367 06/24/2016 BURKE,WILLIAMS, & SORENSON LLP 85,289.97Accounts Payable Check
149368 06/24/2016 BUTLER BUSINESS MACHINES 45.00Accounts Payable Check
149369 06/24/2016 CA CODE CHECK, INC.674.58Accounts Payable Check
149370 06/24/2016 CENTRAL COAST PARTY HELPERS 450.00Accounts Payable Check
149371 06/24/2016 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 1,431.83Accounts Payable Check
149372 06/24/2016 CITY OF FRESNO-POLICE DEPT.1,023.00Accounts Payable Check
149373 06/24/2016 CO OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SART PRG 1,618.00Accounts Payable Check
149374 06/24/2016 COAST LINE DISTRIBUTING 386.89Accounts Payable Check
149375 06/24/2016 COASTAL CARDIOLOGY, INC.400.00Accounts Payable Check
149376 06/24/2016 COASTAL COPY, LP 155.10Accounts Payable Check
149377 06/24/2016 COASTAL REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES 125.32Accounts Payable Check
149378 06/24/2016 COBAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.654.60Accounts Payable Check
149379 06/24/2016 CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC.125.00Accounts Payable Check
149380 06/24/2016 JOHN COUCH 600.00Accounts Payable Check
149381 06/24/2016 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER 232.20Accounts Payable Check
149382 06/24/2016 CULLIGAN/CENTRAL COAST WTR TRT 70.00Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 08/09/16
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Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2016
149383 06/24/2016 DAILY DISPATCH 385.00Accounts Payable Check
149384 06/24/2016 DAN BIDDLE PEST CONTROL SERVIC 135.00Accounts Payable Check
149385 06/24/2016 DELTA LIQUID ENERGY 1,072.91Accounts Payable Check
149386 06/24/2016 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 392.00Accounts Payable Check
149387 06/24/2016 DIVERSIFIED PROJECT SERVICES 3,967.50Accounts Payable Check
149388 06/24/2016 DOGGIE WALK BAGS COMPANY 561.86Accounts Payable Check
149389 06/24/2016 EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC 11,750.00Accounts Payable Check
149390 06/24/2016 EIKHOF DESIGN GROUP, INC.8,595.00Accounts Payable Check
149391 06/24/2016 EL CAMINO CAR WASH 68.98Accounts Payable Check
149392 06/24/2016 ELECTRICRAFT, INC.2,249.58Accounts Payable Check
149393 06/24/2016 FARM SUPPLY COMPANY 293.15Accounts Payable Check
149394 06/24/2016 FERRELL'S AUTO REPAIR 1,114.20Accounts Payable Check
149395 06/24/2016 FOOD FOR LESS 228.66Accounts Payable Check
149396 06/24/2016 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 96.00Accounts Payable Check
149397 06/24/2016 GAS COMPANY 221.99Accounts Payable Check
149398 06/24/2016 GILBERT'S LANDSCAPES 1,884.06Accounts Payable Check
149399 06/24/2016 HEATHER GREEN 84.00Accounts Payable Check
149400 06/24/2016 HANLEY AND FLEISHMAN, LLP 999.00Accounts Payable Check
149401 06/24/2016 ROCHELLE O. HANSON 179.00Accounts Payable Check
149402 06/24/2016 HART IMPRESSIONS PRINTING 349.47Accounts Payable Check
149403 06/24/2016 HELIXSTORM, INC.1,050.00Accounts Payable Check
149404 06/24/2016 CHRISTOPHER HESTER 179.00Accounts Payable Check
149405 06/24/2016 MICHAEL E. HUBERT 101.95Accounts Payable Check
149406 06/24/2016 EVELYN R. INGRAM 756.00Accounts Payable Check
149407 06/24/2016 INHOUSE SECURITY SERVICE, LLC 630.00Accounts Payable Check
149408 06/24/2016 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 3,000.00Accounts Payable Check
149409 06/24/2016 K & M INTERNATIONAL 3,377.79Accounts Payable Check
149410 06/24/2016 K PENCE CONSULTING 1,840.00Accounts Payable Check
149411 06/24/2016 KARP LAND SURVEYS 1,565.00Accounts Payable Check
149412 06/24/2016 DAREN KENNETT 116.98Accounts Payable Check
149413 06/24/2016 KSBY-TV 1,050.00Accounts Payable Check
149414 06/24/2016 L.N. CURTIS & SONS 732.19Accounts Payable Check
149415 06/24/2016 LANTERN PRESS 306.19Accounts Payable Check
149416 06/24/2016 LEHIGH HANSON 1,825.98Accounts Payable Check
149417 06/24/2016 LIFE ASSIST, INC.2,493.92Accounts Payable Check
149418 06/24/2016 LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION 600.00Accounts Payable Check
149419 06/24/2016 MADRONE LANDSCAPES, INC.3,924.65Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 08/09/16
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Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2016
149420 06/24/2016 MEDORA CORPORATION 3,195.52Accounts Payable Check
149421 06/24/2016 MEDPOST URGENT CARE-PASO ROBLE 980.00Accounts Payable Check
149422 06/24/2016 MERRILL RESEARCH & ASSOC. LLC 167.00Accounts Payable Check
149423 06/24/2016 MICHAEL BRANDMAN ASSOCIATES 6,125.00Accounts Payable Check
149424 06/24/2016 MID-COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.11.89Accounts Payable Check
149425 06/24/2016 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 374.49Accounts Payable Check
149426 06/24/2016 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 375.24Accounts Payable Check
149427 06/24/2016 MV TRANSPORTATION, INC.12,032.30Accounts Payable Check
149428 06/24/2016 NORTH COAST ENGINEERING INC.8,028.25Accounts Payable Check
149429 06/24/2016 NORTH COUNTY GLASS 51.86Accounts Payable Check
149430 06/24/2016 OFFICE DEPOT INC.1,035.92Accounts Payable Check
149431 06/24/2016 ONTRAC 71.14Accounts Payable Check
149432 06/24/2016 DAWN PATTERSON 20.52Accounts Payable Check
149433 06/24/2016 PC MECHANICAL, INC.660.00Accounts Payable Check
149434 06/24/2016 PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE, LLC 20.97Accounts Payable Check
149435 06/24/2016 PERRY'S PARCEL & GIFT 110.01Accounts Payable Check
149436 06/24/2016 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC.187.47Accounts Payable Check
149437 06/24/2016 PRINTPAL PROMOTIONS & PRINTING 359.10Accounts Payable Check
149438 06/24/2016 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC.578.27Accounts Payable Check
149439 06/24/2016 PTL ENTERPRISES 95.40Accounts Payable Check
149440 06/24/2016 RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY 9,473.08Accounts Payable Check
149441 06/24/2016 CHRISTOPHER R. ROBINSON 130.00Accounts Payable Check
149442 06/24/2016 ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC.461.25Accounts Payable Check
149443 06/24/2016 ROSSI TRANSPORT SERVICE 361.80Accounts Payable Check
149444 06/24/2016 S. LOMBARDI & ASSOCIATES 7,850.00Accounts Payable Check
149445 06/24/2016 SAN LUIS POWERHOUSE, INC.270.00Accounts Payable Check
149446 06/24/2016 SERVICE SYSTEMS ASSC, INC.8,000.00Accounts Payable Check
149447 06/24/2016 SHELL BEACH ELEMENTARY PTO 18.00Accounts Payable Check
149448 06/24/2016 SCOTT SIMONS 178.18Accounts Payable Check
149449 06/24/2016 SLO COUNTY HEALTH AGENCY 56,059.25Accounts Payable Check
149450 06/24/2016 SLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 551.43Accounts Payable Check
149451 06/24/2016 SLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 184.00Accounts Payable Check
149452 06/24/2016 SMART AND FINAL 88.08Accounts Payable Check
149453 06/24/2016 SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE 860.73Accounts Payable Check
149454 06/24/2016 CONNER M. SPEARS 280.00Accounts Payable Check
149455 06/24/2016 SPRINT 2,016.33Accounts Payable Check
149456 06/24/2016 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 1,608.00Accounts Payable Check
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 08/09/16
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Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2016
149457 06/24/2016 STONEAGE ARTS, INC.211.51Accounts Payable Check
149458 06/24/2016 SUNLIGHT JANITORIAL 1,700.00Accounts Payable Check
149459 06/24/2016 CALLIE TAYLOR 15.12Accounts Payable Check
149460 06/24/2016 TEXAS REFINERY CORP.1,754.06Accounts Payable Check
149461 06/24/2016 TOYSMITH 81.00Accounts Payable Check
149462 06/24/2016 TRIBUNE 3,633.95Accounts Payable Check
149467 06/24/2016 U.S. BANK 26,901.69Accounts Payable Check
149468 06/24/2016 UNITED STAFFING ASSC., INC.175.03Accounts Payable Check
149469 06/24/2016 TYSON VAN HORN 169.43Accounts Payable Check
149470 06/24/2016 VERDIN 1,610.92Accounts Payable Check
149471 06/24/2016 VERIZON WIRELESS 1,245.60Accounts Payable Check
149472 06/24/2016 VERIZON WIRELESS-VSAT 190.00Accounts Payable Check
149473 06/24/2016 WEST COAST AUTO & TOWING, INC.842.35Accounts Payable Check
149474 06/24/2016 WILKINS ACTION GRAPHICS 337.37Accounts Payable Check
149475 06/24/2016 ISRAEL WINGATE 200.00Accounts Payable Check
149476 06/26/2016 ALLSTATE WORKPLACE DIVISION 2,522.19Payroll Vendor Payment
149477 06/26/2016 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HEALTH 143,571.69Payroll Vendor Payment
149478 06/26/2016 LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS CO 1,409.82Payroll Vendor Payment
149479 06/26/2016 MEDICAL EYE SERVICES 1,763.27Payroll Vendor Payment
149480 06/26/2016 PREFERRED BENEFITS INSURANCE 9,352.70Payroll Vendor Payment
149481 06/30/2016 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 864.25Payroll Vendor Payment
149482 06/30/2016 HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE 41,617.00Payroll Vendor Payment
149483 06/30/2016 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 1,714.81Payroll Vendor Payment
149484 06/30/2016 SEIU LOCAL 620 962.13Payroll Vendor Payment
149485 06/30/2016 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 106099 329.05Payroll Vendor Payment
149486 06/30/2016 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 304633 1,839.60Payroll Vendor Payment
$1,376,498.79
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 08/09/16
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ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 08/09/16
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Community Development Department
On-site Alcohol Sales License Type 42
Determination of Public Convenience
PLN 2016-1601 / ABC 2016-0022
8451 El Camino Real “Skip’s Speakeasy”
(Russel / Neal)
(Request to approve an on- sale beer and wine for public premises
Alcohol Beverage Control license application)
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution “A” finding that a public convenience would be served by
allowing the issuance of an on sale beer and wine for public premises license for Skip’s
Speakeasy, a bar located at 8451 El Camino Real.
DISCUSSION:
The applicant, Alex Neal, has applied for a Type
42 license through the Department of Alcohol
Beverage Control (ABC). The proposed business
would be a local bar with vintage Prohibition -era
speakeasy theme offering live music at the
former location of Club Soda. Per ABC
requirements, beer and wine (but not distilled
spirits) can be sold for on- or off-site
consumption. Food service is not required.
Minors are not allowed to enter and remain on
the premises.
The site is zoned Commercial Retail (CR) within the General Commercial General Plan
Land Use Designation (GC). Conditional Use Permit 2016-0299 was approved by the
Planning Commission on July 19, 2016 to allow this bar/tavern use in the CR zoning district.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 08/09/16
Analysis:
Section 23958.4 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act requires the local governing body to
determine that an ABC license will serve a public convenience or necessity when there is an
“Undue Concentration” of liquor licenses within the impacted census tract. Skip’s
Speakeasy will be located in census tract 0125.03 where 13 on -sale licenses are permitted.
There are currently 14 such licenses active in the census tract , therefore Council review is
required prior to adding any additional license to the area.
Staff has reviewed the request to determine that approval of this application, or conditional
approval, would not negatively influence the rate of criminal activity in the neighborhood and
the Planning Commission has found the business, as conditioned will be compatible with
the character of the local neighborhood. The Atascadero Police Department has
determined that the impact to public safety would be negligible based on the consideration
of the physical location of the current establishment and the number of past calls for service.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A slight positive fiscal impact is expected from increased sales tax.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution “A”
2. Location Map
3. Zoning Map
4. Applicant Letter of Justification
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ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 08/09/16
Attachment 1: Draft Resolution A
PLN 2016-1601 / ABC 2016-0022
DRAFT RESOLUTION “A”
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT A
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE WILL BE SERVED BY ALLOWING THE
ISSUANCE OF AN ALCOHOL LICENSE AT
8451 EL CAMINO REAL
ON APN 030-512-007
(Neal / Skip’s Speakeasy)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Jim Russel (9205 San Marcos Road,
Atascadero, CA 93422), Property Owner; Alex Neal (1040 Chestnut St., Apt. 8, Paso Robles, CA
93446) dba Skip’s Speakeasy (8451 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422), Applicant; to request
that the City Council make a finding of public convenience or necessity to allow the Department of
Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) to issue a Type 42 on sale beer and wine – public premises
license at 8451 El Camino Real (APN 030-512-007); and
WHEREAS, the sites current General Plan Designation is GC (General Commercial); and
WHEREAS, the sites current Zoning Designation is CR (Commercial Retail); and
WHEREAS, bars and taverns are conditionally allowed in the Commercial Retail Zoning
District; and
WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 2016-
0299 on July 19, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Atascadero Police Department has reviewed the application and does not
foresee any significant public safety issue related to the requested license; and
WHEREAS, the license is requested at a site that is located more than 500 feet from public
school property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero considered the requested application
at a public meeting on August 9, 2016; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Atascadero,
hereby determines that a public convenience will be served by the issuance of a Type 42 on sale beer
and wine – public premises license to Alex Neal dba Skip’s Speakeasy at 8451 El Camino Real.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 08/09/16
On motion by Council Member ______________ and seconded by Council Member
_________________, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:______________________________
Tom O’Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 08/09/16
Attachment 2: Location Map, 8451 El Camino Real
PLN 2016-1601 ABC 2016-0022
Skip’s Speakeasy
8451 El Camino Real
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ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 08/09/16
Attachment 3: Zoning Map, 8451 El Camino Real
PLN 2016-1601 / ABC 2016-0022
CS
Commercial Service
RSF-X
Residential Single Family
RMF-20 High-Density
Residential Multi-Family
CR
Commercial Service
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ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 08/09/16
Attachment 4: Applicant Letter of Justification
PLN 2016-1601 / ABC 2016-0022
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ITEM NUMBER: B-1
DATE: 08/09/16
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Community Facilities District No. 2016-1
2055 El Camino Real (AT 09-0073)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the formation of Communities Facilities District No.
2016-1 and levy of special taxes; and
2. Adopt Resolution A, forming and establishing Communities Facilities District No.
2016-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Atascadero (the “CFD No. 2016-
1”), authorizing the levy of a special tax and calling a special election; and
3. Direct the City Clerk to conduct a vote and collect and count the ballots.
Council to recess until ballots are counted
4. Adopt Resolution B, declaring the results of a special election in CFD No. 2016-
1; and
5. Introduce for first reading by title only, and waive further reading, Draft Ordinance
A, authorizing the levy of a special tax in CFD No. 2016-1.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF:
At the June 28, 2016 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution
Number 2016-069, a resolution of intention to establish Communities Facilities District
No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Atascadero pursuant to the terms and
provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (the “Act”).
The Walmart project will be the initial development establishing this new district. The
Del Rio Specific Plan (the “Specific Plan”), adopted on July 10, 2012, requires that
certain maintenance costs relating to improvements within the City right -of-way be
100% funded in perpetuity by the owner s of each of the included development parcels .
Walmart has elected to satisfy the requirement through the establishment of a
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ITEM NUMBER: B-1
DATE: 08/09/16
Community Facilities District (CFD) which each year would levy a special tax to provide
reimbursement to the City for maintenance services of landscaping, lighting and other
public improvements. Required maintenance responsibilities of the development may
include, but are not limited to:
Landscaped frontages within the right-of-way of all public streets
Street lighting within public rights-of-way in the Specific Plan area
Landscaping within center medians and the roundabout, including all public
streets within the Specific Plan area
Street sweeping along perimeter public streets
Storm drain and catch basin maintenance
Graffiti abatement
In addition to the requirements of the Specific Plan, City ordinance requires all property
owners to maintain their street frontage, which includes the maintenance of curb, gutter,
and sidewalk as applicable. Maintenance services associated with these improvements
have been included in the proposed CFD No. 2016-1.
Current and future property owners within the Boundaries of CFD No. 2016 -1 will be
assessed an annual special tax in an amount at or less than the maximum annual
special tax as identified in the Rate and Method of Apportionment. No bonded
indebtedness will be incurred by or on behalf of CFD No. 2016-1.
DISCUSSION:
Background:
CFD No. 2016-1 is being established as an annexable community facilities district to
provide an option to developers that have maintenance responsibilities within the public
right-of-way. With the formation of this district, the City, or their designated contractor,
would perform maintenance services for certain improvements within the right -of-way
that are the responsibility of the adjacent development/parcel as designated through
project entitlement or City ordinance. This district is similar to a Landscape and Lighting
District or a Benefit Assessment District but provides more flexibility regarding the
services to be provided and is less cumbersome to form and administer on an annual
basis.
Unless specifically conditioned on future entitlements, or unless required through
adopted City policy or ordinance, this district would remain a voluntary option for
developers who do not want to privately manage these maintenance services.
This district is being formed at the request of the Walmart development, but allows for
annexation by additional developments in the future. This district is only established for
maintenance costs associated with public improvements within a public right -of-way.
District Formation Process:
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Notice of this public hearing was published in the Atascadero News on July 29, 2016.
Staff has determined that there are no registered voters residing within the territory of
CFD No. 2016-1 and mailed a ballot package for the election to approve the levy of
special taxes to the landowner who owns the parcels subject to the special tax in
accordance with the proper procedures required under the law.
To complete the formation of CFD No. 2016-1, the City Council must allow the
testimony of all interested parties for or against the proposed formation of CFD No.
2016-1. Once the public hearing is closed, the City Council, at their discretion, will
consider the resolution forming and establishing CFD No. 2016 -1 and authorizing the
levy of a special tax within CFD No. 2016 -1. If the election is successful, the City
Council will adopt resolution declaring the results of a special election and introduce the
ordinance for first reading authorizing the levy of a special tax within CFD No. 2016-1.
The ordinance will be adopted on second reading at the next City Council meeting on
September 13, 2016 and shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. The final
step in the formation process is to record the notice of special tax lien within 14 days
following the public hearing.
Summary of Resolutions and Ordinance
Resolution of Formation. This resolution contains all of the information in
Resolution 2016-069 from the June 28, 2016, City Council meeting, states that
the proposed tax to be levied in CFD No. 2016-1 has not been precluded by a
majority protest, identifies the services proposed to be funded with the special
tax, sets forth the name, address and te lephone number for the entity
responsible for preparing the annual roll of special tax levy obligations, provides
special tax lien disclosure, identifies the recorded boundary map, finds that all
proceedings were valid and in conformity with the Act, autho rizes the submittal of
the levy of the special taxes to the qualified elector of CFD No. 2016 -1 at a
special election, and describes the ballot propositions, voting procedures and
election procedures.
Resolution Declaring Election Results. Once the City Clerk, acting as the election
official, has canvassed the ballots, she will report the results of the election to
City Council. This resolution approves the Certificate of Election Official and
Statement of Votes Cast (“Certificate and Statement”) submitted by the City
Clerk and directs the City Clerk to enter into minutes the results of the election.
The City Clerk will record the Notice of Special Tax Lien within (15) days after the
election.
Ordinance Authorizing the Levy of Special Tax. This ordinance authorizes the
levy of the special tax on taxable properties in CFD No. 2016 -1 pursuant to the
RMA, authorizes the City Council to annually determine the special tax to be
levied within CFD No. 2016-1, provides that the special taxes shall be collected
in the same manner as ad valorem property taxes and shall be subject to the
same penalties, procedure, sale and lien priority in case of delinquency as ad
valorem taxes and states that the special taxes authorized to be levied will be
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secured by the lien imposed pursuant to Section 3114.5 and 3115.5 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. This action will introduce
the ordinance and waive the first reading. The ordi nance will be adopted at the
next City Council meeting on September 13, 2016 and shall be effective thirty
(30) days after its adoption. Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the City
Clerk will publish the ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation pursuant to
the provisions of California Government Code Section 36933.
Conclusion:
The Del Rio Area Specific Plan requires that the development fund in perpetuity the
maintenance associated with certain improvements within the City right-of-way. In
addition, City ordinance requires that property frontage improvements, inc luding curb,
gutter, and sidewalk be maintained in perpetuity by the fronting development. Walmart
has elected to meet these requirements through the formation of a Community Facilities
District. This district will allow Walmart and other future developme nts to reimburse the
City for costs incurred to perform these services. If the district is not formed, Walmart
and future development projects will be required to privately fund and manage
maintenance activities within the City right-of-way.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The CFD No. 2016-1 is designed to be fiscally neutral to the City with each
development within the district covering the full cost associated with the maintenance of
specified public improvements.
ALTERNATIVES:
Require the landowner to privately fund and manage maintenance of specified
improvements within the public right-of-way.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution A, forming and establishing Communities Facilities District No.
2016-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Atascadero (the “CFD 2016 -1”) and
authorizing submittal of the levy of a special tax to qualified elector.
2. Draft Resolution B, declaring the results of a special election in CFD No. 2016 -1.
3. Draft Ordinance A, authorizing the levy of a special tax in CFD 2016-1.
4. CFD No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) CFD Report
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ATTACHMENT 1: Draft Resolution A
Establishment and formation of CFD 2016-1 and authorizing submittal of a levy
DRAFT RESOLUTION A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, FORMING AND ESTABLISHING
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (MAINTENANCE
SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX, AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Atascadero (the “City”)
has, by the adoption of Resolution 2016-069 (the “Resolution of Intention”), previously declared
its intention to form a community facilities district pursuant to the terms and provisions of the
“Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of
the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”) for the purpose of providing an
alternative method of financing the maintenance services necessary to serve new development
within such community facilities district; and
WHEREAS, this community facilities district has been designated as Community
Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Atascadero (“CFD No. 2016-
1”); and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing related to the establishment of CFD No. 2016-1,
the extent of CFD No. 2016-1, the financing of certain types of services by CFD No. 2016-1 and
all other related matters has been given, and a Community Facilities District Report, as ordered
by this City Council, has been presented to this City Council and has been made a part of the
record of the hearing to establish CFD No. 2016-1; and
WHEREAS, all communication relating to the establishment of CFD No. 2016-1, the
financing of certain types of services and the proposed rate and method of apportionment of
special tax have been presented, and it has further been determined that a majority protest as
defined by law has not been received against these proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the Registrar of Voters of the County of San Luis Obispo has certified that
there are no registered voters residing within the proposed boundaries of CFD No. 2016-1; and
WHEREAS, inasmuch as there are no registered voters within the proposed boundaries
of CFD No. 2016-1 the authorization to levy special taxes within CFD No. 2016-1 shall be
submitted to the landowner of CFD No. 2016-1, such landowner being the qualified elector as
authorized by law.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero as follows:
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SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. Determinations. It is hereby determined by the City Council that:
A. All prior proceedings pertaining to the formation of CFD No. 2016-1 were valid
and taken in conformity with the requirements of the law, and specifically the
provisions of the Act, and this finding and determination is made pursuant to the
provisions of the Government Code Section 53325.1.
B. The written protests received, if any, do not represent a majority protest as defined
by the applicable provisions of the Act and, therefore, the special tax proposed to
be within CFD No. 2016-1 has not been precluded by a majority protest pursuant
to Section 53324 of the Government Code of the State of California.
C. The formation of CFD No. 2016-1 and such authorization to levy the special tax
within CFD No. 2016-1 to finance the Authorized Services identified below
constitutes the creation of a government funding mechanism which does not
involve the commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially
significant impact on the environment. Therefore, the formation of CFD No.
2016-1 and the authorization to levy the special tax within CFD No. 2016-1 do
not constitute a “project” which is subject to the provisions of the California
Environment Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 and
following).
D. No registered voters have resided within the territory of CFD No. 2016-1 for each
of the ninety (90) days preceding the close of the public hearing, therefore,
pursuant to the Act the qualified elector of CFD No. 2016-1 shall be the
landowner of CFD No. 2016-1 as such term is defined in Government Code
Section 53317(f) and such landowner who is the owner of record as of the close of
the public hearing pertaining to the formation of CFD No. 2016-1, of the
authorized representative thereof, shall have one vote for each acre or portion of
an acre of land that such landowner owns within CFD No. 2016-1.
E. The time limit specified by the Act for conducting an election to submit the levy
of the special tax to the qualified elector of CFD No. 2016-1 and the requirements
for impartial analysis and ballot arguments have been waived with the consent of
the qualified elector of CFD No. 2016-1.
F. The City Clerk, acting as the election official, has consented to conducting any
required election on a date which is less than 125 days following the adoption of
the resolution forming and establishing CFD No. 2016-1.
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SECTION 3. Community Facilities District Report. The Community Facilities District
Report, as prepared pursuant to the Act and the Resolution of Intention and now submitted and
received by this City Council, shall stand as the Community Facilities District Report for all
future proceedings and all terms and contents are approved as set forth therein.
SECTION 4. Name of the Community Facilities District. This legislative body does
hereby establish and declare the formation of CFD No. 2016-1 to be known and designated as
“Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Atascadero.”
SECTION 5. Boundaries of CFD No. 2016-1. The boundaries of CFD No. 2016-1
are generally described as follows:
All property as shown on the Boundary Map as previously
approved by this City Council, such map designated as “Proposed
Boundary Map of Community Facilities District No. 2016-1
(Maintenance Services), City of Atascadero, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California” (the “Boundary Map”). The Boundary
Map has been filed pursuant to Sections 3111 and 3113 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California in the Office
of the San Luis Obispo County Recorder, in Book 5, Page 92 of
Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts and as
Document No. 2016031531.
SECTION 6. Description of Services. The maintenance services authorized to be
financed by CFD No. 2016-1 are not replacing services already available within the boundaries
of CFD No. 2016-1. A general description of such (collectively, the “Authorized Services”),
whether provided directly by the City or by a third party contracting with the City or CFD No.
2016-1, that may be financed is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference.
The City Council finds that the Authorized Services described in this Section 6 hereof are
necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the City as a result of new development
occurring within the boundaries of CFD No. 2016-1.
SECTION 7. Special Tax. Except where funds are otherwise available, a special tax
sufficient to finance the Authorized Services (the “Special Tax”) and related incidental expenses
authorized by the Act, secured by recordation of a continuing lien against all non-exempt real
property in CFD No. 2016-1. For further particulars as to the Rate and Method of Apportionment
of the proposed Special Tax, reference is made to the attached and incorporated Exhibit B (the
“Rate and Method”), which sets forth in sufficient detail the Rate and Method of Apportionment
of the Special Tax to allow each landowner or resident within proposed CFD No. 2016-1 to
clearly estimate the maximum amount of Special Tax that such person will have to pay the
Authorized Services. The special Tax may not be prepaid.
The Special Tax herein authorized, to the extent possible, shall be collected in the same
manner as ad valorem property taxes or in such other manner as this City Council or its designee
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shall determine, including direct billing of the affected property owners. Such Special Tax shall
be subject to the same penalties, procedure, sale and lien priority in any case of delinquency as
applicable for ad valorem taxes. Any Special Tax that may not be collected on the County tax roll
shall be collected through a direct billing procedure by the City.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53340 and except as provided in Government
Code Section 53317.3, properties of entities of the state, federal, and local governments shall be
exempt from the levy of Special Tax
Upon recordation of a Notice of Special Tax Lien pursuant to Section 3114.5 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, a continuing lien to secure each levy of the
Special Tax shall attach to all non-exempt real property in CFD No. 2016-1 and this lien shall
continue in force and effect until collection of the special tax by the legislative body ceases.
SECTION 8. Special Tax Accountability Measures. Pursuant to and in compliance
with the provisions of Government Code Section 50075.1, this City Council hereby establishes
the following accountability measures pertaining to the levy by CFD No. 2016-1 of the Special
Tax Described in Section 7 above:
A. The Special Tax shall be levied for the specific purposes set forth in Section 7
above.
B. The proceeds of the levy of the Special Tax shall be applied only to the specific
applicable purposes set forth in Section 7 above.
C. CFD No. 2016-1 shall establish a separate account into which the proceeds of the
special Tax shall be deposited.
D. The Director of Finance/Treasurer of the City, or his designee, acting for and on
behalf of CFD No. 2016-1, shall annually file a report with the City as required
pursuant to Government Code Section 50075.3.
SECTION 9. Preparation of Annual Tax Roll. The name, address and telephone number
of the office, department, or bureau which will be responsible for preparing annually a current
roll of Special Tax levy obligations by Assessor’s parcel number and which shall be responsible
for estimating future special tax levies pursuant to section 53340.2 of the Government Code of
the State of California, are as follows:
City of Atascadero Community Development
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, California 93422
(805) 461-5000
SECTION10. Election. This legislative body herewith submits the levy of the special
taxes to the qualified elector of CFD No. 2016-1, such elector being the landowner of the
property within CFD No. 2016-1, with such landowner having one (1) vote for each acre of
portion thereof of land which he or she owns within the District.
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This legislative body hereby further directs that the ballot proposition relating to the levy
of the above referenced special taxes within CFD No. 2016-1 be combined and consolidated with
the proposition set forth in Section 11 below relating to the establishment of an appropriations
limit for CFD No. 2016-1.
The Proposition related to the levy of the special taxes and establish an appropriations
limit for CFD No. 2016-1, shall be submitted to the qualified elector of CFD No. 2016-1 at a
special election to be held on (a) August 09, 2016, immediately following the adoption of this
resolution or (b) such other date as the qualified elector and the City Clerk may mutually agree
and such election shall be a special election to be conducted by the City Clerk (hereinafter
referred to as the (“Election Official”). If the proposition for the levy of the special taxes receives
the approval of more than two-thirds (2/3rds) of the votes cast on the proposition, the special tax
thereby approved may be levied as provided for in this Resolution.
SECTION 11. Ballot Propositions. The ballot proposals to be submitted to the qualified
elector of CFD No. 2016-1 at the election shall generally be as follows:
Proposition A
Shall the City Council of the City of Atascadero be authorized to levy a special tax on an
annual basis at the rates and apportioned as described in Exhibit B to the Resolution Declaring its
Intention to Establish Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) adopted
by the City Council on June 28, 2016 (the “Resolution”), which is incorporated herein by this
reference, within the territory identified on the map entitled “Proposed Boundary Map
Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) City of Atascadero, County of
San Luis Obispo” to finance certain services as set forth in Section 5 to the Resolution (including
incidental expenses), and shall an appropriation limit be established for the Community Facilities
District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) in the amount of special taxes collected?
SECTION 12. Vote. The appropriate mark placed in the voting square following the
word “YES” shall be counted in favor of the adoption of the proposition, and the appropriate
mark placed in the voting square following the word “NO” in the manner as authorized, shall be
counted against the adoption of such proposition.
SECTION 13. Election Procedure. The Election Official is hereby authorized to take
any and all steps necessary for holding the above election. The Election Official shall perform
and render all services and proceedings incidental to and connected with the conduct of the
election, including but not limited to, the following:
1. Prepare and furnish the necessary election supplies for the conduct of the election.
2. Cause to be printed the requisite number of official ballots, tally sheets and other
necessary forms.
3. Furnish official ballots for the qualified elector of CFD No. 2016-1.
4. Cause the official ballots to be presented to the qualified elector, as required by
law.
5. Receive the returns of the election and supplies.
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6. Sort and assemble the election material and supplies in preparation for the
canvassing of the returns.
7. Canvass the return of the election.
8. Furnish a tabulation of the number of votes given in the election.
9. Conduct and handle all other matters relating to the proceedings and conduct of
the election in the manner and form as required by law.
SECTION 14. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
On motion by Council Member __________________ and seconded by Council Member
________________, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Tom O’Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZED SERVICES
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (MAINTENANCE
SERVICES)
The services which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax of CFD No.
2016-1, shall consist of services permitted by the Act, and may include, but shall not
be limited to all costs attributable to maintaining, servicing, cleaning, repairing and/or
replacing landscaped areas (may include reserves for replacement) in public street
right-of-ways, public landscaping, public open spaces and other similar landscaped
areas officially dedicated for public use. These services include, but are not limited to
the following:
(a) maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads and
open space, which maintenance and lighting services may include, without limitation,
furnishing of electrical power to street lights; repair and replacement of damaged or
inoperative light bulbs, fixtures and standards; maintenance (including irrigation and
replacement) of landscaping vegetation situated on or adjacent to parks, parkways,
streets, roads and open space; maintenance and repair of irrigation facilities;
maintenance of public signage; graffiti removal from and maintenance and repair
of public structures situated on parks, parkways, str eets, roads and open space;
maintenance and repair of playground or recreation program equipment or facilities
situated on any park; and
(b) maintenance and operation of water quality improvements which
include storm drainage and flood protection facilities, including, without limitation,
drainage inlets, catch basin inserts, infiltration basins, flood control channels, fossil
fuel filters, and similar facilities. Maintenance services may include but are not limited
to the repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the water quality
improvements, fossil fuel filters within the public right-of-way including the removal
of petroleum hydrocarbons and other pollutants from water runoff, or appurtenant
facilities, clearing of inlets and outlets; erosion repairs; and cleanup to improvements,
and other items necessary for the maintenance, servicing; or both of the water
quality basin improvements within flood control channel improvements; and
(c) public street sweeping, on the segments of the arterials within the
boundaries of CFD No. 2016-1; as well as local roads within residential subdivisions
located within CFD No. 2016-1; and any portions adjacent to the properties within
CFD No. 2016-1; and
In addition to payment of the cost and expense of the forgoing services, proceeds of
the special tax may be expended to pay “Administrative Expenses,” as said term is
defined in Exhibit B to this resolution of formation.
The above services shall be limited to those provided within the boundaries of CFD
No. 2016-1 or for the benefit of the properties within the boundaries of CFD No.
2016-1, and said services may be financed by proceeds of the special tax of CFD
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No. 2016-1 only to the extent that they are in addition to those provided in the
territory of CFD No. 2016-1 before CFD No. 2016-1 was created.
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EXHIBIT B
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
A Special Tax (the “Special Tax”) shall be levied on and collected from each Assessor’s Parcel
(defined below) in Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) (the “CFD
No. 2016-1” or “CFD”; defined below), in each Fiscal Year, (defined below), commencing in the
Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2016, in an amount determined by the Council, acting ex officio as
the legislative body of CFD No. 2016-1, by applying the rate and method of apportionment set
forth below. All of the real property in CFD No. 2016-1, unless exempted by law or by the
provisions herein, shall be taxed to the extent and in the manner provided herein.
A. DEFINITIONS
“Acre” or “Acreage” means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on any
Assessor’s Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on the Assessor’s Parcel Map, the
land area as shown on the applicable Final Map, or if the area is not shown on the
applicable Final Map, the land area shall be calculated by the Administrator.
“Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 as amended, being chapter
2.5, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California.
“Administrative Expenses” means the actual or reasonably estimated costs directly
related to the formation and administration of CFD No. 2016-1 including, but not limited to:
(i) the costs of computing the Special Tax and preparing the annual Special Tax collection
schedules (whether by the Administrator or designee thereof or both); (ii) the costs to the
City, CFD No. 2016-1, or any designee thereof associated with fulfilling the CFD No. 2016-1
disclosure or mandatory reporting requirements; (iii) the costs associated with responding to
public inquiries regarding the Special Tax; (iv) the costs of the City, CFD No. 2016-1 or any
designee thereof related to an appeal of the Special Tax; (v) and the City's annual
administration fees including payment of a proportional share of salaries and benefits of any
City employees and City overhead whose duties are related to the administration and third
party expenses. Administrative Expenses shall also include amounts estimated or
advanced by the City or CFD No. 2016-1 for any other administrative purposes of CFD No.
2016-1, including attorney's fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing to
completion any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes.
“Administrator” means the City Manager of the City of Atascadero, or his or her designee.
“Assessor” means the Assessor of the County
“Assessor’s Parcel(s)” means a lot or parcel of land that is identifiable by an Assessor’s
Parcel Number by the Assessor
“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor designating parcels by
Assessor’s Parcel Number.
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“Assessor’s Parcel Number” means that identification number assigned to a parcel by the
Assessor.
“Boundary Map” means a recorded map of CFD No. 2016-1 which indicates the
boundaries of the CFD.
“Building Square Footage” or “BSF” means the floor area square footage reflected on
the original construction building permit issued for construction of a building of Non-
Residential Property and any Building Square Footage subsequently added to a building of
such Taxable Property after issuance of a building permit for expansion or renovation of
such building.
“CFD” or “CFD No. 2016-1” means the City of Atascadero Community Facilities District
No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services).
“City” means the City of Atascadero.
“Council” means the City Council of the City.
“County” means the County of San Luis Obispo.
“Developed Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property that (i) are
included in a Final Map that was recorded prior to January 1 immediately preceding the
Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied, and (ii) a building permit for new
construction was issued on or prior to May 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special
Tax is being levied.
“Exempt Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels designated as being exempt from the
Special Tax as provided for in Section F.
“Final Map” means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel map, or
lot line adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code
Section 66410 et seq.) or recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil
Code 4285 that creates individual lots for which building permits may be issued without
further subdivision.
“Fiscal Year” means the period from and including July 1st of any year to and including the
following June 30th.
“Land Use Category” or “LUC” means any of the categories contained in Section B
hereof to which an Assessor’s Parcel is assigned consistent with the land use approvals
that have been received or proposed for the Assessor’s Parcel as of May 1 preceding the
Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.
“Maximum Special Tax” means the Maximum Special Tax, as determined in accordance
with Section C below that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor's Parcel of
Taxable Property within CFD No. 2016-1.
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“Non-Residential Property” means all Assessor's Parcels of Taxable Property for which a
building permit(s) was issued for a non-residential use. The Administrator shall make the
determination if an Assessor’s Parcel is Non-Residential Property.
“Proportionately” means for Taxable Property that is: (i) Developed Property, that the ratio
of the actual Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is the same for all Assessor’s
Parcels of Developed Property and (ii) Undeveloped Property that the ratio of the actual
Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is the same for all Assessor’s Parcels of
Undeveloped Property.
“Service(s)” means services permitted under the Act including, without limitation, those
services authorized to be funded by CFD No. 2016-1 as set forth in the documents adopted
by the Council at the time the CFD was formed.
“Special Tax” means the annual special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each
Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property to fund the Special Tax Requirement.
"Special Tax Requirement" means that amount to be collected in any Fiscal Year to pay
for certain costs as required to meet the needs of CFD No. 2016-1 in both the current Fiscal
Year and the next Fiscal Year. The costs to be covered shall be the direct costs for
maintenance services including but not limited to (i) Services, (ii) Administrative Expenses,
and (iii) amounts to establish and/or maintain a reserve; less (iv) a credit for funds available
to reduce the Special Tax levy, if any, as determined by the Administrator.
"Taxable Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels within CFD No. 2016-1, which are not
Exempt Property.
“Taxable Unit” means Building Square Footage or Acre.
"Tract(s)" means an area of land within a subdivision identified by a particular tract number
on a Final Map approved for the subdivision.
“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified
as Developed Property.
B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES
For each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property within CFD No. 2016-1
shall be classified as Developed Property or Undeveloped Property and shall be subject to
the levy of Special Taxes as determined pursuant to Sections C and D below.
C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
a. Developed Property
Maximum Special Tax
Each Fiscal Year, each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property shall be subject to
a Maximum Special Tax.
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DATE: 08/09/16
ATTACHMENT: 1
The Fiscal Year 2016-17 Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of
Developed Property is shown in Table 1 below:
TABLE 1
FISCAL YEAR 2016-17
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
DEVELOPED PROPERTY
Land Use Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax
Non-Residential Property BSF $0.644
b. Undeveloped Property
Each Fiscal Year, each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property shall be subject to a
Maximum Special Tax.
The Fiscal Year 2016-17 Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of
Undeveloped Property is shown in Table 2 below:
TABLE 2
FISCAL YEAR 2016-17
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
Land Use Category Taxable Unit Maximum Special Tax
Undeveloped Property Acre $4,707.07
c. Escalation of Maximum Special Taxes
On each May 1, commencing on May 1, 2017 the Maximum Special Tax for
Developed Property and Undeveloped Property for the subsequent Fiscal Year shall
increase by (i) the percentage increase in the San Luis Obispo - Paso Robles
Consumer Price Index, All Items (1982-84 = 100) for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U),
or (ii) by five percent (5.0%), whichever is greater.
D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2016-17 and for each following Fiscal Year, Administrator
shall determine the Special Tax Requirement and shall levy the Special Tax on all
Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property until the aggregate amount of Special Tax equals
the Special Tax Requirement. The Special Tax shall be levied for each Fiscal Year as
follows:
First: The Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on all Assessor’s Parcels of
Developed Property up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax to satisfy the
Special Tax Requirement;
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Second: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the
first step has been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on all
Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped Property up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for
Undeveloped Property to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement.
E. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax(es) shall be levied in perpetuity as long as the Services are being provided.
F. EXEMPTIONS
The City shall classify as Exempt Property within CFD No. 2016-1, any Assessor’s Parcel in
any of the following categories; (i) Assessor’s Parcels which are owned by, irrevocably
offered for dedication, encumbered by or restricted in use by any public entity; (ii)
Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility easements making impractical their utilization for
other than the purposes set forth in the easement; (iii) Assessor’s Parcels which are
privately owned but are encumbered by or restricted solely for public uses; (iv) any
Assessor’s Parcel which is in use in the performance of a public function as determined by
the Administrator, and (v) all parcels that are not classified or are not to be classified as
Non-Residential Property.
G. APPEALS
Any property owner claiming that the amount or application of the Special Tax is not correct
may file a written notice of appeal with the Administrator not later than twelve months after
having paid the first installment of the Special Tax that is disputed. The Administrator shall
promptly review the appeal, and if necessary, meet with the property owner, consider written
and oral evidence regarding the amount of the Special Tax, and rule on the appeal. If the
representative’s decision requires that the Special Tax for an Assessor’s Parcel be modified
or changed in favor of the property owner, a cash refund shall not be made, but an
adjustment shall be made to the Special Tax on that Assessor’s Parcel in the subsequent
Fiscal Year(s).
The Council may interpret this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax for
purposes of clarifying any ambiguity and make determinations relative to the amount of
Administrative Expenses.
H. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad
valorem property taxes, provided, however, that CFD No. 2016-1 may collect the Special
Tax at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations.
I. FUTURE ANNEXATIONS
It is anticipated that additional properties will be annexed to CFD No. 2016-1 from time to
time. As each annexation is proposed, an analysis will be prepared to determine the annual
cost for providing Services. Based on this analysis, the property to be annexed, each
annexation will be assigned a Rate and Method of Apportionment and assigned the
appropriate Maximum Special Tax rate for the Annexation.
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ITEM NUMBER: B-1
DATE: 08/09/16
ATTACHMENT: 2
ATTACHMENT 2: Draft Resolution B
Declaration of Election Results
DRAFT RESOLUTION B
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY
OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (MAINTENANCE
SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN SUCH COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Atascadero (the “City”)
has previously undertaken proceedings to establish and did establish a community facilities
district pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of
1982”, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of
California (the “Act”). This community facilities district shall hereinafter be referred to as
Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Atascadero
(“CFD No. 2016-1”); and
WHEREAS, this City Council did call for and order to be held an election to submit to
the qualified electors of CFD No. 2016-1 propositions relating to the levy of a special tax within
CFD No. 2016-1 and the establishment of an appropriations limit for CFD No. 2016-1; and
WHEREAS, at this time said election has been held and the measure voted upon and
such measure did receive the favorable two-thirds vote of the qualified electors, and this City
Council desires to declare the results of the election in accordance with the provisions of the
Elections Code of the State of California.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. This City Council hereby receives and approves the Certificate of Election
Official and Statement of Votes Cast (“Certificate and Statement”), as submitted by the City
Clerk, acting in her capacity as the election official, said statement setting forth the number of
votes cast in the election, the measures voted upon, and the number of votes given for and/or
against the measures voted upon. A copy of the Certificate and Statement is attached hereto,
marked Exhibit “A”, referenced and so incorporated.
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DATE: 08/09/16
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed, pursuant to the provisions of the
Elections Code of the State of California, to enter in the minutes the results of the election as set
forth in the Certificate and Statement.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
On motion by Council Member __________________ and seconded by Council Member
________________, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Tom O’Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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ITEM NUMBER: B-1
DATE: 08/09/16
ATTACHMENT: 2
EXHIBIT A
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION OFFICIAL
AND STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO )ss.
CITY OF ATASCADERO )
The undersigned, ELECTION OFFICIAL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, COUNTY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY CERTIFY that pursuant to
the provisions of Section 53326 of the Government Code and Division 12, commencing with
Section 17000 of the Elections Code of the State of California, I did canvass the returns of the
votes cast at the
CITY OF ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1
(MAITENANCE SERVICES)
SPECIAL ELECTION
In such Community Facilities District, held August 09, 2016.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that this Statement of Votes Cast shows the whole number of votes cast
in said Community Facilities District, and the whole number of votes cast for the Measures in
such Community Facilities District, and the totals of the respective columns and the totals as
shown for the Measures are full, true and correct.
1. VOTES CAST ON PROPOSITION A: YES ____________
NO ____________
Proposition A
Shall the City Council of the City of Atascadero be authorized
to levy a special tax on an annual basis at the rates and
apportioned as described in Exhibit B to the Resolution
Declaring its Intention to Establish Community Facilities
District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) adopted by the City
Council on June 28, 2016 (the “Resolution”), which is
incorporated herein by this reference, within the territory
identified on the map entitled “Proposed Boundary Map
Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance
Services) City of Atascadero, County of San Luis Obispo” to
finance certain services as set forth in Section 5 to the
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DATE: 08/09/16
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Resolution (including incidental expenses), and shall an
appropriation limit be established for the Community Facilities
District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) in the amount of
special taxes collected?
WITNESS my hand this ___________ day of _________________, 2016.
CITY CLERK
ELECTION OFFICIAL
CITY OF ATASCADERO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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ITEM NUMBER: B-1
DATE: 08/09/16
ATTACHMENT: 3
ATTACHMENT 3: Draft Ordinance A
Authorizing levy of a special tax
DRAFT ORDINANCE A
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY
OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (MAINTENANCE
SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Atascadero (the
“City”), has undertaken proceedings to establish and has established a community facilities
district and conducted an election therein and received a favorable vote from the qualified
electors authorizing the levy of special taxes in such community facilities district, all as
authorized pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of
1982”, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of
California (the “Act”). This community facilities district is designated as Community Facilities
District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) of the City of Atascadero (“CFD No. 2016-1”).
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2016-1 HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. This City Council does, by the passage of this ordinance, authorize the
levy of special taxes on taxable properties located in CFD No. 2016-1 pursuant to the Rate and
Method of Apportionment of Special Tax as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference (the “Rate and Method”).
SECTION 2. This City Council, acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2016-1, is
hereby further authorized, by resolution, to annually determine the special tax to be levied within
CFD No. 2016-1 for the then current tax year or future tax years; provided, however, the special
tax to be levied shall not exceed the maximum special tax authorized to be levied pursuant to the
Rates and Method.
SECTION 3. The special taxes herein authorized to be levied, to the extent possible,
shall be collected in the same manner as ad valorem property taxes and shall be subject to the
same penalties, procedure, sale and lien priority in any case of delinquency as applicable for ad
valorem taxes; provided, however that the City may utilize a direct billing procedure for any
special taxes that cannot be collected on the County tax roll or may, by resolution, elect to collect
the special taxes as a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial
obligations.
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DATE: 08/09/16
ATTACHMENT: 3
SECTION 4. The special taxes authorized to be levied shall be secured by the lien
imposed pursuant to Section 3114.5 and 3115.5 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California, which lien shall be a continuing lien and shall secure each levy of the special tax. The
lien of the special tax shall continue in force and effect until the special tax obligation is canceled
in accordance with Section 53344 of the Government Code of the State of California or until the
special tax ceases to be levied by the City Council in the manner provided in Section 5330.5 of
said Government Code.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. Within
fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code
Section 36933.
SECTION 6. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together with
the ayes and noes, shall be published at least five days prior to its final passage in the Atascadero
News, a newspaper published and circulated in the City of Atascadero, and before the expiration
of fifteen (15) days after its final passage in the Atascadero News, a newspaper published and
circulated in the City of Atascadero. A copy of the full text of this ordinance shall be on file in
the City Clerk’s Office on and after the date following introduction and passage and shall be
available to any interested member of the public.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on ____________, and PASSED
and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State of California, on
____________, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Tom O’Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
A Special Tax (the “Special Tax”) shall be levied on and collected from each A ssessor’s
Parcel (defined below) in Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance
Services) (the “CFD No. 2016-1” or “CFD”; defined below), in each Fiscal Year, (defined
below), commencing in the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2016, in an amount
determined by the Council, acting ex officio as the legislative body of CFD No. 2016 -1,
by applying the rate and method of apportionment set forth below. All of the real
property in CFD No. 2016-1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions herein, shall
be taxed to the extent and in the manner provided herein.
J. DEFINITIONS
“Acre” or “Acreage” means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on
any Assessor’s Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on the Assessor’s
Parcel Map, the land area as shown on the applicable Final Map, or if the area is not
shown on the applicable Final Map, the land area shall be calculated by the
Administrator.
“Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 as amended, being
chapter 2.5, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California.
“Administrative Expenses” means the actual or reasonably estimated costs
directly related to the formation and administration of CFD No. 2016 -1 including, but
not limited to: (i) the costs of computing the Special Tax and preparing the annual
Special Tax collection schedules (whether by the Administrator or designee thereof
or both); (ii) the costs to the City, CFD No. 2016 -1, or any designee thereof
associated with fulfilling the CFD No. 2016 -1 disclosure or mandatory reporting
requirements; (iii) the costs associated with responding to public inquiries regarding
the Special Tax; (iv) the costs of the City, CFD No. 2016 -1 or any designee thereof
related to an appeal of the Special Tax; (v) and the City's annual administration fees
including payment of a proportional share of salaries and benefits of any City
employees and City overhead whose duties are related to the administration and
third party expenses. Administrative Expenses shall also include amo unts
estimated or advanced by the City or CFD No. 2016 -1 for any other administrative
purposes of CFD No. 2016-1, including attorney's fees and other costs related to
commencing and pursuing to completion any foreclosure of delinquent Special
Taxes.
“Administrator” means the City Manager of the City of Atascadero, or his or her
designee.
“Assessor” means the Assessor of the County
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“Assessor’s Parcel(s)” means a lot or parcel of land that is identifiable by an
Assessor’s Parcel Number by the Assessor
“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor designating
parcels by Assessor’s Parcel Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Number” means that identification number assigned to a
parcel by the Assessor.
“Boundary Map” means a recorded map of CFD No. 2 016-1 which indicates the
boundaries of the CFD.
“Building Square Footage” or “BSF” means the floor area square footage
reflected on the original construction building permit issued for construction of a
building of Non-Residential Property and any Building Square Footage subsequently
added to a building of such Taxable Property after issuance of a building permit for
expansion or renovation of such building.
“CFD” or “CFD No. 2016-1” means the City of Atascadero Community Facilities
District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services).
“City” means the City of Atascadero.
“Council” means the City Council of the City.
“County” means the County of San Luis Obispo.
“Developed Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property that (i)
are included in a Final Map that was recorded prior to January 1 immediately
preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied, and (ii) a building
permit for new construction was issued on or prior to May 1 preceding the Fiscal
Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.
“Exempt Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels designated as being exempt from
the Special Tax as provided for in Section F.
“Final Map” means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel
map, or lot line adjustment, p ursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California
Government Code Section 66410 et seq.) or recordation of a condominium plan
pursuant to California Civil Code 4285 that creates individual lots for which building
permits may be issued without further subdivision.
“Fiscal Year” means the period from and including July 1 st of any year to and
including the following June 30th.
“Land Use Category” or “LUC” means any of the categories contained in Section
B hereof to which an Assessor’s Parcel is assigned consi stent with the land use
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approvals that have been received or proposed for the Assessor’s Parcel as of Ma y
1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.
“Maximum Special Tax” means the Maximum Special Tax, as determined in
accordance with Section C below, that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any
Assessor's Parcel of Taxable Property within CFD No. 2016-1.
“Non-Residential Property” means all Assessor's Parcels of Taxable Property for
which a building permit(s) was issued for a non-residential use. The Administrator
shall make the determination if an Assessor’s Parcel is Non -Residential Property.
“Proportionately” means for Taxable Property that is: (i) Developed Property, that
the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is the same for
all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property and (ii) Undeveloped Property that the
ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is the same for all
Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped Property.
“Service(s)” means services permitted under the Act including, without limitation,
those services authorized to be funded by CFD No. 2016 -1 as set forth in the
documents adopted by the Council at the time the CFD was formed.
“Special Tax” means the annual special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on
each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property to fund the Special Tax Requirement.
"Special Tax Requirement" means that amount to be collected in any Fiscal Year
to pay for certain costs as required to meet the needs o f CFD No. 2016-1 in both the
current Fiscal Year and the next Fiscal Year. The costs to be covered shall be the
direct costs for maintenance services including but not limited to (i) Services, (ii)
Administrative Expenses, and (iii) amounts to establish an d/or maintain a reserve;
less (iv) a credit for funds available to reduce the Special Tax levy, if any, as
determined by the Administrator.
"Taxable Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels within CFD No. 2016 -1, which
are not Exempt Property.
“Taxable Unit” means Building Square Footage or Acre.
"Tract(s)" means an area of land within a subdivision identified by a particular tract
number on a Final Map approved for the subdivision.
“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property n ot
classified as Developed Property.
K. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES
For each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property within CFD No.
2016-1 shall be classified as Developed Property or Undeveloped Property and shall
be subject to the levy of Special Taxes as determined pursuant to Sections C and D
below.
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L. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
a. Developed Property
Maximum Special Tax
Each Fiscal Year, each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property shall be
subject to a Maximum Special Tax.
The Fiscal Year 2016-17 Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of
Developed Property is shown in Table 1 below:
TABLE 1
FISCAL YEAR 2016-17
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
DEVELOPED PROPERTY
Land Use Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax
Non-Residential Property BSF $0.644
b. Undeveloped Property
Each Fiscal Year, each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property shall be
subject to a Maximum Special Tax.
The Fiscal Year 2016-17 Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of
Undeveloped Property is shown in Table 2 below:
TABLE 2
FISCAL YEAR 2016-17
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
Land Use Category Taxable Unit
Maximum Special
Tax
Undeveloped Property Acre $4,707.07
c. Escalation of Maximum Special Taxes
On each May 1, commencing on May 1, 2017 the Maximum Special Tax for
Developed Property and Undeveloped Property for the subsequent Fiscal
Year shall increase by (i) the percentage increase in the San Luis Obispo -
Paso Robles Consumer Price Index, All Items (1982-84 = 100) for all Urban
Consumers (CPI-U), or (ii) by five percent (5.0%), whichever is greater.
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M. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2016-17 and for each following Fiscal Year,
Administrator shall determine the Special Tax Requirement and shall levy the
Special Tax on all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property until the aggregate
amount of Special Tax equals the Special Tax Requirement. The Special Tax shall
be levied for each Fiscal Year as follows:
First: The Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on all Assessor’s Parcels of
Developed Property up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax to satisfy
the Special Tax Requirement;
Second: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement
after the first step has been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied
Proportionately on all Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped Property up to 100% of
the Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property to satisfy the Special Tax
Requirement.
N. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax(es) shall be levied in perpetuity as long as the Services are being
provided.
O. EXEMPTIONS
The City shall classify as Exempt Property within CFD No. 2016 -1, any Assessor’s
Parcel in any of the following categories; (i) Assessor’s Parcels which are owned by,
irrevocably offered for dedication, encumbered by or restricted in use by any public
entity; (ii) Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility easements making impractical their
utilization for other than the purposes set forth in the easement; (ii i) Assessor’s
Parcels which are privately owned but are encumbered by or restricted solely for
public uses; (iv) any Assessor’s Parcel which is in use in the performance of a public
function as determined by the Administrator, and (v) all parcels that are not
classified or are not to be classified as Non-Residential Property.
P. APPEALS
Any property owner claiming that the amount or application of the Special Tax is not
correct may file a written notice of appeal with the Administrator not later than twelve
months after having paid the first installment of the Special Tax that is disputed.
The Administrator shall promptly review the appeal, and if necessary, meet with the
property owner, consider written and oral evidence regarding the amount of the
Special Tax, and rule on the appeal. If the representative’s decision requires that
the Special Tax for an Assessor’s Parcel be modified or changed in favor of the
property owner, a cash refund shall not be made, but an adjustment shall be made
to the Special Tax on that Assessor’s Parcel in the subsequent Fiscal Year(s).
The Council may interpret this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax for
purposes of clarifying any ambiguity and make determinations relative to the amount
of Administrative Expenses.
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Q. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as
ordinary ad valorem property taxes, provided, however, that CFD No. 2016 -1 may
collect the Special Tax at a different time or in a different manner if n ecessary to
meet its financial obligations.
R. FUTURE ANNEXATIONS
It is anticipated that additional properties will be annexed to CFD No. 2016 -1 from
time to time. As each annexation is proposed, an analysis will be prepared to
determine the annual cost for providing Services. Based on this analysis, the
property to be annexed, each annexation will be assigned a Rate and Method of
Apportionment and assigned the appropriate Maximum Special Tax rate for the
Annexation.
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Table of Contents
Sections
Section 1. Introduction _______________________________________________________ 1
Section 2. Description of Services _______________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Section 3. Cost Estimate ______________________________________________________ 3
Section 4. Proposed Development ______________________________________________ 4
Section 5. Rate and Method of Apportionment ____________________________________ 5
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Appendices
Appendix A. Rate and Method of Apportionment
Appendix B. Boundary Map
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1. Introduction
City of Atascadero Community Facilities District Report
Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) 1
AGENCY: CITY OF ATASCADERO
PROJECT: COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016‐1
(MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
TO: CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ATASCADERO
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Whereas, the City Council of CITY OF ATASCADERO, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (hereinafter
referred to as the “City Council”), did, pursuant to the provisions of the “Mello‐Roos Community Facilities Act of
1982”, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, and
specifically Section 53321.5 thereof, (the “Act”) ordered the filing of a written Public Report (the “Report”) with
the City Council for a proposed Community Facilities District. This Community Facilities District shall be referred
to as COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016‐1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES) of the CITY OF ATASCADERO
(hereinafter referred to as the “District” and “CFD No. 2016‐1”); and,
Whereas, on June 28, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016‐069 (the “Resolution”), and the
Resolution ordering said Report, did direct that said Report generally contain the following:
A brief description of the authorized services by type proposed to be financed by CFD No. 2016‐1;
An estimate setting forth costs of providing such maintenance services;
NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned, authorized representative of ALBERT A. WEBB ASSOCIATES, the appointed
Special Tax Consultant and responsible officer or person directed to prepare the Report, pursuant to the
provisions of the Act, does hereby submit the following data:
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2. Description of Services
City of Atascadero Community Facilities District Report
Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) 2
The services which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax of CFD No. 2016‐1, shall consist of services
permitted by the Mello‐Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, and may include, but shall not be limited to all
costs attributable to maintaining, servicing, cleaning, repairing and/or replacing landscaped areas (may include
reserves for replacement) in public street right‐of‐ways, public landscaping, public open spaces and other similar
landscaped areas officially dedicated for public use. These services include, but are not limited to the following:
(a) maintenance and lighting of parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space, which maintenance and
lighting services may include, without limitation, furnishing of electrical power to street lights; repair and
replacement of damaged or inoperative light bulbs, fixtures and standards; maintenance (including irrigation
and replacement) of landscaping vegetation situated on or adjacent to parks, parkways, streets, roads and open
space; maintenance and repair of irrigation facilities; maintenance of public signage; graffiti removal from and
maintenance and repair of public structures situated on parks, parkways, streets, roads and open space;
maintenance and repair of playground or recreation program equipment or facilities situated on any park; and
(b) maintenance and operation of water quality improvements which include storm drainage and flood
protection facilities, including, without limitation, drainage inlets, catch basin inserts, infiltration basins, flood
control channels, fossil fuel filters, and similar facilities. Maintenance services may include but is not limited to
the repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the water quality improvements, fossil fuel filters
within the public right‐of‐way including the removal of petroleum hydrocarbons and other pollutants from
water runoff, or appurtenant facilities, clearing of inlets and outlets; erosion repairs; and cleanup to
improvements, and other items necessary for the maintenance, servicing; or both of the water quality basin
improvements within flood control channel improvements; and
(c) public street sweeping, on the segments of the arterials within the boundaries of CFD No. 2016‐1; as
well as local roads within residential subdivisions located within CFD No. 2016‐1; and any portions adjacent to
the properties within CFD No. 2016‐1; and
In addition to payment of the cost and expense of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax may be
expended to pay Administrative Expenses.
The above services shall be limited to those provided within the boundaries of CFD No. 2016‐1 or for the benefit
of the properties within the boundaries of CFD No. 2016‐1, and said services may be financed by proceeds of the
special tax of CFD No. 2016‐1 only to the extent that they are in addition to those provided in the territory of
CFD No. 2016‐1 before CFD No. 2016‐1 was created.
It is my opinion that the above described services are those that are necessary to meet increased demands
placed upon the City of Atascadero as a result of development occurring within the CFD No. 2016‐1.
DATED _August 9, 2016 ALBERT A WEBB ASSOCIATES
By: _______________________________
SPECIAL TAX CONSULTANT FOR
CITY OF ATASCADERO
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ITEM NUMBER: B-1
DATE: 08/09/16
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3. Cost Estimate
City of Atascadero Community Facilities District Report
Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) 3
1. The cost estimate, including incidental expenses, to be financed through the Special Tax of CFD No. 2016‐1
Bonds is estimated to be $89,891.76 based upon current dollars (2016‐17) which is subject to escalation;
2. The estimated annual cost of providing maintenance services at build‐out for the subject properties are
detailed below. The maintenance services funded by the special taxes of the Community Facilities District
No. 2016‐1 (Maintenance Services), as outlined above, will be as follows:
Table 3‐1
Cost Estimate
Item Description Estimated Cost
1 Landscaping Costs $34,207.00
2 Street lighting Costs $6,000.00
3 Street Maintenance Costs $1,500.40
4 Drainage Costs $2,865.00
5 Water Use Costs $651.47
6 Sidewalks Maintenance Costs $5,000.00
7 Graffiti Abatement Costs $1,500.00
8 Replacement Reserve Costs $12,305.95
9 Administration and Contingency Costs $25,861.94
Total $89,891.76
DATED _August 9, 2016 ALBERT A WEBB ASSOCIATES
By: _______________________________
SPECIAL TAX CONSULTANT FOR
CITY OF ATASCADERO
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ITEM NUMBER: B-1
DATE: 08/09/16
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4. Proposed Development
City of Atascadero Community Facilities District Report
Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) 4
CFD No. 2016‐1 is intended to be comprised of one or more commercial projects which is planned to include the
development of a Walmart store, two commercial out lots and associated infrastructure on approximately 20
net acres. The tract is located east of El Camino Real and south of Del Rio Road, within the City of Atascadero,
California. The development of the property within the Boundaries of CFD No. 2016‐1 may change based upon
land ownership in the future.
As of Fiscal Year 2016‐17, the proposed District boundaries include the following Assessor’s Parcel Numbers:
049‐112‐002, POR 049‐112‐018, POR 049‐112‐019, POR 049‐112‐022, 049‐112‐036, 049‐112‐039, POR 049‐151‐
005, POR 049‐151‐036, POR 049‐151‐037, 049‐151‐040, and POR 049‐151‐041.
The Boundary Map for CFD No. 2016‐1 is attached hereto as Appendix B.
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5. Rate and Method of Apportionment
City of Atascadero Community Facilities District Report
Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) 5
1. The Rate and Method of Apportionment allows each property owner within CFD No. 2016‐1 to estimate the
annual Special Tax amount that would be required for payment. The Rate and Method of Apportionment of
the Special Tax established pursuant to these proceedings, is attached hereto as Appendix A (the “Rate and
Method”). The Special Tax will be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad
valorem property taxes and shall be subject to the same penalties, the same procedure, sale and lien priority
in the case of delinquency; provided, however, that the Administrator may directly bill the Special Tax, and
may collect Special Taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet the financial
obligations.
2. All of the property located within CFD No. 2016‐1, unless exempted by law or by the Rate and Method
proposed for CFD No. 2016‐1, shall be taxed for the purpose of providing necessary services to serve the
District. The Boundary Map for CFD No. 2016‐1 is attached hereto as Appendix B. Pursuant to Section
53325.3 of the Act, the tax imposed “is a Special Tax and not a special assessment, and there is no
requirement that the tax be apportioned on the basis of benefit to any property.” The Special Tax may be
based on the benefit received by property, the cost of making authorized Services available or other
reasonable basis as determined by the City Council, although the Special Tax may not be apportioned on an
ad valorem basis pursuant to Article XIIIA of the California Constitution.
3. For particulars as to the Rate and Method for CFD No. 2016‐1, see the attached and incorporated Appendix
A.
It is my opinion that the Rate and Method, as described above and set forth in Appendix A is fair and reasonable.
This Report has been prepared and consolidated by the Special Tax Consultant, Albert A. Webb Associates, and
is herewith submitted to the City Council pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Mello‐Roos Community
Facilities Act of 1982.
DATED _August 9, 2016 ALBERT A WEBB ASSOCIATES
By: _______________________________
SPECIAL TAX CONSULTANT FOR
CITY OF ATASCADERO
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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DATE: 08/09/16
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RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (MAINTENANCE SERVICES)
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
A Special Tax (the “Special Tax”) shall be levied on and collected from each Assessor’s Parcel (defined
below) in Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Maintenance Services) (the “CFD No. 2016-1” or
“CFD”; defined below), in each Fiscal Year, (defined below), commencing in the Fiscal Year beginning
July 1, 2016, in an amount determined by the Council, acting ex officio as the legislative body of CFD No.
2016-1, by applying the rate and method of apportionment set forth below. All of the real property in
CFD No. 2016-1, unless exempted by law or by the provisions herein, shall be taxed to the extent and in
the manner provided herein.
A. DEFINITIONS
“Acre” or “Acreage” means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on any Assessor’s Parcel
Map, or if the land area is not shown on the Assessor’s Parcel Map, the land area as shown on the
applicable Final Map, or if the area is not shown on the applicable Final Map, the land area shall be
calculated by the Administrator.
“Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 as amended, being chapter 2.5,
Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California.
“Administrative Expenses” means the actual or reasonably estimated costs directly related to the
formation and administration of CFD No. 2016-1 including, but not limited to: (i) the costs of
computing the Special Tax and preparing the annual Special Tax collection schedules (whether by
the Administrator or designee thereof or both); (ii) the costs to the City, CFD No. 2016-1, or any
designee thereof associated with fulfilling the CFD No. 2016-1 disclosure or mandatory reporting
requirements; (iii) the costs associated with responding to public inquiries regarding the Special Tax;
(iv) the costs of the City, CFD No. 2016-1 or any designee thereof related to an appeal of the Special
Tax; (v) and the City's annual administration fees including payment of a proportional share of
salaries and benefits of any City employees and City overhead whose duties are related to the
administration and third party expenses. Administrative Expenses shall also include amounts
estimated or advanced by the City or CFD No. 2016-1 for any other administrative purposes of CFD
No. 2016-1, including attorney's fees and other costs related to commencing and pursuing to
completion any foreclosure of delinquent Special Taxes.
“Administrator” means the City Manager of the City of Atascadero, or his or her designee.
“Assessor” means the Assessor of the County
“Assessor’s Parcel(s)” means a lot or parcel of land that is identifiable by an Assessor’s Parcel
Number by the Assessor
“Assessor’s Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor designating parcels by Assessor’s
Parcel Number.
“Assessor’s Parcel Number” means that identification number assigned to a parcel by the Assessor.
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“Boundary Map” means a recorded map of CFD No. 2016-1 which indicates the boundaries of the
CFD.
“Building Square Footage” or “BSF” means the floor area square footage reflected on the original
construction building permit issued for construction of a building of Non-Residential Property and
any Building Square Footage subsequently added to a building of such Taxable Property after
issuance of a building permit for expansion or renovation of such building.
“CFD” or “CFD No. 2016-1” means the City of Atascadero Community Facilities District No. 2016-1
(Maintenance Services).
“City” means the City of Atascadero.
“Council” means the City Council of the City.
“County” means the County of San Luis Obispo.
“Developed Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property that (i) are included in a
Final Map that was recorded prior to January 1 immediately preceding the Fiscal Year in which the
Special Tax is being levied, and (ii) a building permit for new construction was issued on or prior to
May 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.
“Exempt Property” means all Assessor’s Parcels designated as being exempt from the Special Tax as
provided for in Section F.
“Final Map” means a subdivision of property by recordation of a final map, parcel map, or lot line
adjustment, pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 66410 et
seq.) or recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code 4285 that creates
individual lots for which building permits may be issued without further subdivision.
“Fiscal Year” means the period from and including July 1st of any year to and including the following
June 30th.
“Land Use Category” or “LUC” means any of the categories contained in Section B hereof to which
an Assessor’s Parcel is assigned consistent with the land use approvals that have been received or
proposed for the Assessor’s Parcel as of May 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is
being levied.
“Maximum Special Tax” means the Maximum Special Tax, as determined in accordance with
Section C below, that can be levied in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor's Parcel of Taxable Property
within CFD No. 2016-1.
“Non-Residential Property” means all Assessor's Parcels of Taxable Property for which a building
permit(s) was issued for a non-residential use. The Administrator shall make the determination if an
Assessor’s Parcel is Non-Residential Property.
“Proportionately” means for Taxable Property that is: (i) Developed Property, that the ratio of the
actual Special Tax levy to the Maximum Special Tax is the same for all Assessor’s Parcels of
Developed Property and (ii) Undeveloped Property that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the
Maximum Special Tax is the same for all Assessor’s Parcels of Undeveloped Property.
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“Service(s)” means services permitted under the Act including, without limitation, those services
authorized to be funded by CFD No. 2016-1 as set forth in the documents adopted by the Council at
the time the CFD was formed.
“Special Tax” means the annual special tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel
of Taxable Property to fund the Special Tax Requirement.
"Special Tax Requirement" means that amount to be collected in any Fiscal Year to pay for certain
costs as required to meet the needs of CFD No. 2016-1 in both the current Fiscal Year and the next
Fiscal Year. The costs to be covered shall be the direct costs for maintenance services including but
not limited to (i) Services, (ii) Administrative Expenses, and (iii) amounts to establish and/or
maintain a reserve; less (iv) a credit for funds available to reduce the Special Tax levy, if any, as
determined by the Administrator.
"Taxable Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels within CFD No. 2016-1, which are not Exempt
Property.
“Taxable Unit” means Building Square Footage or Acre.
"Tract(s)" means an area of land within a subdivision identified by a particular tract number on a
Final Map approved for the subdivision.
“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as
Developed Property.
B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES
For each Fiscal Year, all Assessor’s Parcels of Taxable Property within CFD No. 2016-1 shall be
classified as Developed Property or Undeveloped Property and shall be subject to the levy of Special
Taxes as determined pursuant to Sections C and D below.
C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
a. Developed Property
Maximum Special Tax
Each Fiscal Year, each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property shall be subject to a
Maximum Special Tax.
The Fiscal Year 2016-17 Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed
Property is shown in Table 1 below:
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TABLE 1
FISCAL YEAR 2016-17
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
DEVELOPED PROPERTY
Land Use Category
Taxable
Unit
Maximum
Special Tax
Non-Residential Property BSF $0.644
b. Undeveloped Property
Each Fiscal Year, each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property shall be subject to a
Maximum Special Tax.
The Fiscal Year 2016-17 Maximum Special Tax for each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped
Property is shown in Table 2 below:
TABLE 2
FISCAL YEAR 2016-17
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY
Land Use Category Taxable Unit Maximum Special Tax
Undeveloped Property Acre $4,707.07
c. Escalation of Maximum Special Taxes
On each May 1, commencing on May 1, 2017 the Maximum Special Tax for Developed
Property and Undeveloped Property for the subsequent Fiscal Year shall increase by (i) the
percentage increase in the San Luis Obispo - Paso Robles Consumer Price Index, All Items
(1982-84 = 100) for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), or (ii) by five percent (5.0%), whichever is
greater.
D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2016-17 and for each following Fiscal Year, Administrator shall
determine the Special Tax Requirement and shall levy the Special Tax on all Assessor’s Parcels of
Taxable Property until the aggregate amount of Special Tax equals the Special Tax Requirement. The
Special Tax shall be levied for each Fiscal Year as follows:
First: The Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed
Property up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement;
Second: If additional monies are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement after the first
step has been completed, the Special Tax shall be levied Proportionately on all Assessor’s Parcels of
Undeveloped Property up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property to satisfy
the Special Tax Requirement.
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E. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax(es) shall be levied in perpetuity as long as the Services are being provided.
F. EXEMPTIONS
The City shall classify as Exempt Property within CFD No. 2016-1, any Assessor’s Parcel in any of the
following categories; (i) Assessor’s Parcels which are owned by, irrevocably offered for dedication,
encumbered by or restricted in use by any public entity; (ii) Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility
easements making impractical their utilization for other than the purposes set forth in the
easement; (iii) Assessor’s Parcels which are privately owned but are encumbered by or restricted
solely for public uses; (iv) any Assessor’s Parcel which is in use in the performance of a public
function as determined by the Administrator, and (v) all parcels that are not classified or are not to
be classified as Non-Residential Property.
G. APPEALS
Any property owner claiming that the amount or application of the Special Tax is not correct may file
a written notice of appeal with the Administrator not later than twelve months after having paid the
first installment of the Special Tax that is disputed. The Administrator shall promptly review the
appeal, and if necessary, meet with the property owner, consider written and oral evidence
regarding the amount of the Special Tax, and rule on the appeal. If the representative’s decision
requires that the Special Tax for an Assessor’s Parcel be modified or changed in favor of the
property owner, a cash refund shall not be made, but an adjustment shall be made to the Special
Tax on that Assessor’s Parcel in the subsequent Fiscal Year(s).
The Council may interpret this Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax for purposes of
clarifying any ambiguity and make determinations relative to the amount of Administrative
Expenses.
H. MANNER OF COLLECTION
The Special Tax shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem
property taxes, provided, however, that CFD No. 2016-1 may collect the Special Tax at a different
time or in a different manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations.
I. FUTURE ANNEXATIONS
It is anticipated that additional properties will be annexed to CFD No. 2016-1 from time to time. As
each annexation is proposed, an analysis will be prepared to determine the annual cost for providing
Services. Based on this analysis, the property to be annexed, each annexation will be assigned a
Rate and Method of Apportionment and assigned the appropriate Maximum Special Tax rate for the
Annexation.
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ITEM NUMBER: B-2
DATE: 08/09/16
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Fire Department
Confirming the Cost of
Vegetative Growth and/or Refuse Abatement
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt the Draft Resolution, confirming the cost of vegetative growth (weeds)
and/or refuse (rubbish) abatement.
DISCUSSION:
On April 12, 2016 Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-016 declaring vegetative
growth and/or refuse a public nuisance, and authorized the Fire Chief to proceed wit h
the abatement process. On April 25, 2016 notices were mailed to property owners,
informing them of the City’s abatement requirements.
A total of 27 parcels were abated by the City this year. This low number is a result of
the Fire Department’s consistent efforts to educate the public on the importance of
weed abatement compliance. Our goal is to have zero parcels needing the City’s
mowing services. A review of the table below shows the results of our efforts over the
last five years:
Year Number of Parcels
Abated by the City
2012 56
2013 39
2014 38
2015 27
2016 27
An itemized list of the abatement assessments were, by fiscal year, posted with the City
Clerk and at the Fire Department, Station #1 on April 15, 2016. On May 10, 2016 a
public hearing was held to hear objections to the vegetative growth & refuse abatement.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will receive $64,734.23 from the 2016/2017 property tax rolls in weed
abatement / refuse abatement assessments.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
2. Abatement Assessments FY 15/16
3. Abatement Assessments FY 16/17
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ITEM NUMBER: B-2
DATE: 08/09/16
ATTACHMENT: 1
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE COST OF
VEGETATIVE GROWTH/REFUSE ABATEMENT
WHEREAS, the Government Code of the State of California, Section 39500, et seq.,
provides that cities may declare vegetative growth (weeds) and refuse (rubbish) a public nuisance
for the purpose of vegetative growth (weeds) and refuse (rubbish) abatement; and
WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Fire Department did abate said nuisances within the
provision of the Government Code, Section 39500, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the work of abatement, including a 150% administrative fee, as
shown on the Preliminary Special Tax Listing for 2015/2016 Tax Roll was submitted in
accordance with Government Code Section 39574; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Atascadero received the cost report and held a
hearing to receive objections of any property owners liable to be assessed for the work of
abatement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Atascadero
SECTION 1. That the report of abatement costs is confirmed as presented; and
SECTION 2. That the costs of abatement constitutes a special assessment against the
described parcels and shall be a lien on the property in accordance with Government Code
Section 39577; and
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit to the proper officials of
the County, a certified copy of the report for filing.
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On motion by Council Member _______________________ and seconded by Council
Member ________________________, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:
Tom O’Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS CITY FY 2015/2016 CO TAX ROLL 2016/2017
Date of
Abatement APN
Contractor
Cost
Admin
Fee
Total Cost of
Abatement
County
Fee
Total
Assessment
Book 30
06/24/2016 030-282-003 799.57$ 1,199.36$ 1,998.93$ 2.00$ 2,000.93$
06/25/2016 030-282-024 861.07$ 1,291.61$ 2,152.68$ 2.00$ 2,154.68$
Total (Book 30)1,660.64$ 2,490.97$ 4,151.61$ 4.00$ 4,155.61$
Book 31
06/27/2016 031-161-038 430.54$ 645.81$ 1,076.35$ 2.00$ 1,078.35$
06/21/2016 031-161-044 246.02$ 369.03$ 615.05$ 2.00$ 617.05$
06/21/2016 031-161-045 246.02$ 369.03$ 615.05$ 2.00$ 617.05$
06/22/2016 031-161-046 184.52$ 276.78$ 461.30$ 2.00$ 463.30$
06/22/2016 031-161-047 184.52$ 276.78$ 461.30$ 2.00$ 463.30$
06/22/2016 031-161-048 307.53$ 461.30$ 768.83$ 2.00$ 770.83$
06/22/2016 031-161-049 307.53$ 461.30$ 768.83$ 2.00$ 770.83$
06/23/2016 031-161-050 184.52$ 276.78$ 461.30$ 2.00$ 463.30$
06/23/2016 031-161-051 184.52$ 276.78$ 461.30$ 2.00$ 463.30$
Total (Book 31)2,275.72$ 3,413.58$ 5,689.30$ 18.00$ 5,707.30$
Book 45
06/13/2016 045-401-003 2,952.24$ 4,428.36$ 7,380.60$ 2.00$ 7,382.60$
06/09/2016 045-401-004 2,460.20$ 3,690.30$ 6,150.50$ 2.00$ 6,152.50$
Total (Book 45)5,412.44$ 8,118.66$ 13,531.10$ 4.00$ 13,535.10$
Book 50
06/15/2016 050-081-001 1,291.61$ 1,937.42$ 3,229.03$ 2.00$ 3,231.03$
06/16/2016 050-362-006 3,075.25$ 4,612.88$ 7,688.13$ 2.00$ 7,690.13$
-$ -$
Total (Book 50)4,366.86$ 6,550.29$ 10,917.15$ 4.00$ 10,921.15$
Grand Total 13,715.66$ 20,573.50$ 34,289.16$ 30.00$ 34,319.16$
ITEM NUMBER: B-2
DATE: 08/09/16
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ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS CITY FY 2016/2017 CO TAX ROLL 2016/2017
Date of Contractor Admin Total Cost of County Total
Abatement APN Cost Fee Abatement Fee Assessment
Book 28
07/20/16 028-271-013 $ 61.51 $ 92.27 $ 153.78 $ 2.00 $ 155.78
07/01/16 028-292-013 $ 799.57 $ 1,199.36 $ 1,998.93 $ 2.00 $ 2,000.93
$ - $ -
Total (Book 28) $ 861.08 $ 1,291.62 $ 2,152.70 $ 4.00 $ 2,156.70
Book 29
07/01/2016 029-331-003 $ 1,537.63 $ 2,306.45 $ 3,844.08 $ 2.00 $ 3,846.08
Total (Book 29) $ 1,537.63 $ 2,306.45 $ 3,844.08 $ 2.00 $ 3,846.08
Book 30
07/11/2016 030-111-024 $ 1,783.65 $ 2,675.48 $ 4,459.13 $ 2.00 $ 4,461.13
07/13/2016 030-332-002 $ 1,168.60 $ 1,752.90 $ 2,921.50 $ 2.00 $ 2,923.50
07/13/2016 030-491-001 $ 307.53 $ 461.30 $ 768.83 $ 2.00 $ 770.83
07/12/2016 030-511-001 $ 307.53 $ 461.30 $ 768.83 $ 2.00 $ 770.83
Total (Book 30) $ 3,567.31 $ 5,350.97 $ 8,918.28 $ 8.00 $ 8,926.28
Book 31
07/09/2016 031-121-001 $ 1,230.10 $ 1,845.15 $ 3,075.25 $ 2.00 $ 3,077.25
Total (Book 31) $ 1,230.10 $ 1,845.15 $ 3,075.25 $ 2.00 $ 3,077.25
Book 49
07/14/2016 049-281-005 $ 2,706.22 $ 4,059.33 $ 6,765.55 $ 2.00 $ 6,767.55
$ - $ -
Total (Book 49) $ 2,706.22 $ 4,059.33 $ 6,765.55 $ 2.00 $ 6,767.55
Book 50
07/07/2016 050-241-006 $ 1,476.12 $ 2,214.18 $ 3,690.30 $ 2.00 $ 3,692.30
07/18/2016 050-091-021 $ 246.02 $ 369.03 $ 615.05 $ 2.00 $ 617.05
07/18/2016 050-042-002 $ 553.55 $ 830.33 $ 1,383.88 $ 2.00 $ 1,385.88
$ - $ -
Total (Book 50) $ 2,275.69 $ 3,413.54 $ 5,689.23 $ 6.00 $ 5,695.23
Grand Total $12,178.03 $18,267.05 $ 30,445.08 $ 24.00 $ 30,469.08
ITEM NUMBER: B-2
DATE: 08/09/16
ATTACHMENT: 3
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DATE: 08/09/16
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Economic Development
Commercial District Appearance
2015-2016 Signage Clean-up Strategy – Update and Direction
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, amending certain fees in the Schedule of Fees and
Charges for City Services specifically related to commercial sign permits; and
2. Direct Staff on proposed signage ordinance revisions based on input from City
Council, business community, and signage companies.
DISCUSSION:
Background:
As part of the City Council’s 2014 Strategic Planning process, the Council discussed the
appearance of the City’s commercial district along El Camino Real and Morro Road. At
the February 11, 2014, City Council meeting, the Council agreed that the appearance of
the commercial district along El Camino Real needed to be improved and that
temporary and un-permitted signs were a concern. In the fall of 2014, the City along
with the Chamber of Commerce completed a business walk and business appearance
outreach meeting. At this meeting, marketing strategies through signage were
discussed, as well as information gathered from the business walk. Based on feedback
from local businesses, momentum to clean up the commercial corridor began to build.
In January 2015, the City Council reviewed a management report and approved the
following action items to address concerns regarding the appearance of the City’s
commercial district (El Camino Real / Morro Road):
Reduction of building permit fees for commercial sign permits to $50 (90%
reduction in fees);
Creation of an online submittal process for commercial signage;
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Creation of a partnership between City Staff and the Chamber of Commerce to
assist businesses in understanding the City’s signage rules and regulations;
Proactive enforcement of the City’s signage ordinance with an emphasis on
elimination of temporary signage, including banner signs, A-frame signs, feather
flag signs, and other signage prohibited in the City’s sign ordinance.
At the January 2015 meeting, City Council members expressed a desire that staff plan
for “consultation and education” of local businesses in this effort. Based on the
feedback and comments from the City Council, staff revised the approach that mirrored
the successful business walk efforts. The following strategies were developed that
reflected this consultation and education approach that the City Council had mentioned
in their comments:
Creating a positive business friendly approach and brand ing signage clean-up as
“Improve Atascadero Signage Campaign” and create an easy to use webpage to
disseminate information;
City Staff provide outreach with local media to discuss the signage campaign and
help promote signage clean-up of the corridor;
Rather than mail out notices, City Staff would walk the City ’s business corridor
and hand out letters, listen to business owners, and help discuss the signage
ordinance;
Create easy to use handouts that both City Staff and the Chamber of Commerce
can provide to existing and future business owners;
Track and log business that had sign violations and follow-up with additional
business visits or phone calls;
Provide a signage symposium in conjunction with the Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce to discuss City signage regulations and ways businesses can
promote themselves;
Commend businesses that have come into compliance by providing them
recognition through a certificate and recognition on the City’s website.
As the campaign rolled out, staff visited businesses over a two week span. Initial follow-
up visits have been on-going since the campaign began in spring of 2015. Business
visits and subsequent follows ups have been time consuming, yet yielded positive
results as the amount of temporary signage such as banner signs, A-frame signs,
feather flags and other illegal signage has been reduced substantially.
Staff continues to reach out to businesses regarding signage. On July 1, 2016, staff
visited over 30 businesses and asked for the removal of approximately 35 temporary
signs that were found to be inconsistent with the City's Sign regulations. The site visits
utilized a positive approach in an attempt to assist businesses with better signage while
helping them understand the Citywide goal of a professional image.
Signage and Administrative Use Permit (AUP) Fee reductions
In 2014, the City issued a total of 15 signage permits and one (1) AUP for sign code
exceptions prior to the commencement of the reduced building permit and AUP fee for
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signage. In the 18 months since the signage program began, building permits for
signage has increased by 300%, with a total of 43 permits that were issued for
permanent signage on buildings.
Additionally, City Staff processed a total of 11 AUP applications for sign code
exceptions requested by business owners and sign companies for their clients, with all
11 requests approved through Staff and the City’s Design Review Committee (DRC)
with some minor modifications, where required. The use of the AUP process has
substantially increased workloads as staff work with businesses on creative solutions
around the City’s existing sign ordinance. This additional work has highlighted the need
for specific amendments to the City's Sign code.
The fee reduction program is set to expire August 31, 2016. This program, coupled with
the more hands on approach has led to a clean-up of temporary signage around the
City, specifically in trouble spots along El Camino Real. Staff is requesting that the City
Council extend this program which includes the following:
Extend the flat $50 signage building permit fee until February 1, 2018; and
Extend the flat AUP fee for signage of $100 until February 1, 2018.
The fee reduction has been a positive program that has been shown to be a catalyst for
a business to upgrade signage, or new business to take advantage of permanent
signage including:
McGee's
Kochi Korean BBQ
Smart and Final
Side Street Alehouse
Alle-Pia Fine Cured meats
Scotty’s BBQ
Atascadero Sign Ordinance Proposed Revisions
Based on the outreach effort of the signage campaign, businesses are utilizing
temporary signage due to many factors including but not limited:
Poor business visibility from major roads such as El Camino Real
Cost of permanent signage versus temporary signage
Confusion on what types of signs are allowed on properties
Inability to work with property owners to upgrade existing signage
Limitations of the City’s code to allow adequate signs for multi-tenant centers on
deep lots
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This is a great a concern shared by the City Council, business owners, and City Staff.
This is especially true for businesses located in older shopping centers that lack
sufficient signage by today’s standards. This has been highlighted by not only the
business visits that City Staff has performed, but also the number of exceptions applied
for requesting larger signage than what is currently allowed.
Additionally, new court cases, specifically the 2015 Supreme Court Case, Reed v. Town
of Gilbert (Attachment 1) continue to redefine how municipalities can regulate signage.
This 2015 case restricted local jurisdictions from regulating signs based on content. For
example, we can no longer specifically regulate real-estate or political signs based on
their content. Instead, we can regulate size, placement, and design based on zoning.
We can also prescribe specific time limits and design criteria for temporary vs.
permanent signs. Sign Ordinances are limited to the following criteria:
Time – The length of time a sign can be placed
Place – Location and of signage
Manner – How signs can be utilized, including heights and sizes
Over the last 10 years, court cases have solidified a final criteria: content neutrality.
Content neutrality ensures the same rights that commercial messages have versus non -
commercial messages (Attachment 1).
Staff is recommending that the City Council provide direction on proposed sign
ordinance revisions based on the following objectives which can be found in Attachment
2:
Revision to exempt signage to ensure content neutrality between commercial
and non-commercial messages.
Revision to the allowed signs section to allow for additional signage based on
size of a building rather than an arbitrary limit.
Addition of new signage types, specifically allowing for multi -tenant signage for
commercial centers with more than two-tenants and other types of signage for
additional options that do not require an administrative use permit for both
permanent and temporary signage.
Clarification of the type of prohibited signs to include feather flags, ve hicle
mounted signs and other temporary signs.
Based on business feedback staff is recommending a re-organization of the signage
ordinance for enhanced clarity and legibility. While the majority of the signage ordinance
still functions, a simple re-organization will go a long way to help staff interpret and
create an easy to use sign ordinance.
Similar to the land use description work effort, staff is proposing a signage handbook
that is heavy in graphics and tables to convey the message of the sign ordinance that is
easy for new and existing business owners and key stakeholders to utilize. These
changes to the ordinance are intended to provide clarity and certainty to business
owners, thereby reducing perceived red-tape.
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Conclusion:
Temporary signs used as a permanent sign send a negative message about the
permanence and quality of a business and the overall business district. In 2014 and
2015 the City invested significant time and resources in laying the groundwork for an
effort to improve the appearance of El Camino Real . By taking a greater “business
owners first” approach, the campaign has been a successful one so far. With the
reduced signage fees set to revert back to their previous rate, staff is recommending
continuing with the reduced signage fees to continue to encourage applicants to install
permanent, quality signs, instead of A-frames, banners and feather flags and
replacement of aging existing signage.
Staff is recommending the following amendments to the Sign ordinance in an effort to
support existing and new business while staying current with sign trends and recent
case law.
1. Reorganization of code to clarify sign types, exempt signs, prohibited
signs, and a chart for signs allowed in each zone.
2. Creation of a sign handbook for public distribution that inclu des graphic
images of good examples of each sign type and images of prohibited
signs.
3. Addition of new signs types such as “freestanding signs”, and “Multi-
Tenant Signs” to expand the size and type of signs that may be utilized for
small commercial centers with multiple tenants. Currently multi- tenant
centers are only allowed to have monument and wall signs. This definition
would allow a freestanding or pylon type sign of up to 12 feet in height with
up to 100 square feet of sign area. Currently, tenant signs not on a
building can only be monument signs with 60 feet of sign area up to 10
feet in height unless a use permit is approved.
4. Elimination of 40 square foot size limit for wall signs instead tying size to
building size.
5. Allow awning signs and projecting signs in areas other than just
downtown.
6. Clarify size and design of monument signs to emphasize use of pylon
signs and freestanding signs for centers with multiple tenants, reducing
need for sign exceptions.
7. Clarification to remove descriptions of sign content for signs such as
political signs and real-estate signs, instead placing these in a temporary
sign category.
Attachment 2 provides an overview of the proposed sign ordinance amendments along
with notes, while Attachment 3 provides a version of the amendments in track changes.
A final version of the amendments will be created following City Council feedback.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed continuation of the sign clean -up program, specifically the reduction in
building permit sign fees and AUP fees will reduce permitting revenues and increase
staff workloads. During the current sign clean-up campaign $17,200 ($450 average
permit fee) in revenue has been lost. Approximately $5,656 of revenue has been lost in
AUP fees. Additionally, extensive staff time has been devoted to the sign campaign in
the form of on-site discussions with business owners, preparation of letters and notices,
and handling of inquires. Approximately 400 hours of staff time were devoted to this
effort. However, the long term financial benefit of improving the commercial district and
making it more competitive with surrounding communities is expected to result in a long
term financial benefit to the City. The City has seen positive results in its outrea ch
campaign and will continue with this business friendly approach.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council may adjust, add, or remove any of the proposed measures.
2. The City Council may refer the item back to staff for additional analysis.
3. The City Council may decide to take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution A
2. Proposed Chapter 15 Signage Ordinance Revisions Notes
3. Proposed Chapter 15 sign ordinance in track changes
4. Proposed Signage Ordinance Handbook
5. Reed v. Town of Gilbert Signage Handout
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ATTACHMENT 1: Draft Resolution A – Proposed Signage Fee Reduction
PLN 2016-1608 – Sign Ordinance Revisions
DRAFT RESOLUTION A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN FEES IN THE
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES,
SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO COMMERCIAL SIGN PERMITS
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero, in partnership with the Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce and the City’s business community, was interested in a program to improve the
appearance of commercial signage along El Camino Real; and
WHEREAS, the City, in partnership with the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, has
conducted an extensive business outreach to all El Camino Real businesses in Atascadero; and
WHEREAS, the City, in partnership with the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, has
conducted sign company outreach meetings to discuss permitting issues; and
WHEREAS, the City, in partnership with the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce held a
business appearance workshop with a presentation by Pierre Rademaker on business appearance
and signage; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce aspire to maintain a
positive, business-friendly approach to improving the appearance of commercial signage along
El Camino Real; and
WHEREAS, a fee reduction for building permits for commercial sign permits for an
additional period of 18 months will continue to promote the installation of quality permanent
business signs; and
WHEREAS, a reduction of the Administrative Use Permit fee for commercial sign
permits for an additional period of 18 months will provide an opportunity for business owners
seeking necessary sign exceptions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted Resolution No. 2016-046 setting
forth such fees, and desires to amend that resolution, without rescinding said adoption, with
certain fees as detailed in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the Fees do not exceed the true cost of providing the
services; and,
WHEREAS, the decrease to the amount of the fees is not a “project” subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act because it is a funding mechanism having no physical
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effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Atascadero:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and the City Council so
finds and determines.
SECTION 2. Establishment of the Temporary Fees. The temporary reduced fees are
hereby established in the amounts and time periods detailed in Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. Collection of the Fees. The fees levied pursuant to this resolution shall be
paid to the City either at the time the service is requested or required or shall, in certain cases, be
advanced to the City in the form of an advance deposit.
SECTION 4. Constitutionality. If any portion of this Resolution is declared invalid or
unconstitutional then it is the intention of the City Council to have passed the entire Resolution
and all its component parts, and all other sections of this Resolution shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 5. Repealer. All resolutions and other actions of the City Council in conflict
with the contents of this Resolution are hereby repealed.
On motion by Council Member __________________ and seconded by Council Member
_____________________, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
________________________________
Tom O’Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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Ref #Fee Name Previously Adopted Fees Proposed Fee Change in fees
14-001 SIGNAGE ADMINISTRATIVE USE
PERMIT REVIEW $690 per application $100 per application for period
September 1, 2016 - February 28, 2018
$590 per application temporary reduction during the
period September 1, 2016 - February 28, 2018. Cost
will revert to $690 per application on March 1, 2018.
14-041D EXPRESS SIGN PERMIT $467 per permit + 2.85% for document imaging $50 per permit for period
September 1, 2016 - February 28, 2018
$417 + document imaging fee per permit reduction
during the period September 1, 2016 - February 28,
2018. Cost will revert to $467 per permit + 2.85%
document imaging on March 1, 2018.
Proposed Effective date September 1, 2016
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
EXHIBIT A
DRAFT FEE SCHEDULE
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Chapter 15
SIGNS
Sections:
9-15.001 Title and intent.
9-15.002 Definitions.
9-15.003 Applicability.
9-15.004 Sign design standards.
9-15.005 Allowed signs.
9-15.006 Exceptions to sign standards.
9-15.007 Sign construction standards.
9-15.008 Sign maintenance.
9-15.009 Sign permit application package.
9-15.010 Legal nonconforming signs.
9-15.011 Code enforcement.
9-15.012.1 Private placement on right-of-way.
9-15.012.2 Sign area.
9-15.012.3 Height.
9-15.012.4 Posting on structures.
9-15.013 Private placement.
9-15.001 Title and intent.
This chapter shall be known and cited as the Sign Ordinance of the City of Atascadero. This chapter
is based on the City’s responsibility to protect the general public’s health, safety and welfare. The spirit of
this chapter is based on the City’s desire to protect the economy and aesthetics of the community. The
City finds that it is in the interest of both aesthetics and traffic safety that sign information be kept to a
minimum.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish sign regulations that are intended to:
(a) Maintain and improve the aesthetic environ ment and overall community appearance to foster
the City’s ability to attract sources of economic development and growth;
(b) Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the City and reduce
possible traffic and safety hazards from confusing or distracting signs;
(c) Implement quality sign design standards that are consistent with the City’s General Plan,
Zoning Ordinance and Appearance Review Guidelines;
(d) Enable fair and consistent enforcement of these sign regulations;
(e) Minimize possible adverse impacts of signs on private and public property in order to maintain
property values and to maintain a positive City image;
(f) Enhance traffic safety by ensuring that signage does not distract, obstruct or otherwise impede
traffic circulation and to safeguard and preserve the health, property, and public welfare of Atascadero
residents through prohibiting, regulating, and controlling the density, location, and maintenance of signs;
(g) Permit noncommercial signage wherever other s ignage is permitted within Chapter 9-15
subject to the same standards and total maximum allowances for a site of each sign type specified in this
chapter. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
Proposed Outline of Revised Signage
Ordinance:
9-15.001 Title
9-15.002 Intent
9-15.003 Permits Required
9-15.004 Exempt Signs
9-15.005 Sign Design Standards
9-15.006 Allowed Signage
9-15.007 Design Exceptions
9-15.008 Non-Conforming Signs
9-15.009 Code Enforcement
9-15.010 Substitution Clause
9-15.011 Severability Clause
9-15.012 Definitions
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9-15.002 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) Abandoned Signs. A sign is abandoned when for a period of ninety (90) days or more, there is
no sign copy appearing on the sign, or where the establishment with which the sign is associated has
ceased operation, or where it is relatively clear that the sign has been forsaken or deserted. Any sign
which is a conforming sign not in use, but which could be re -used in conjunction with the ownership or
operation of a new business on a property, shall not fall under th e definition of abandoned.
(b) Alteration. Any change of size, shape, illumination, position, location, construction or
supporting structure of an existing sign.
(c) Animated Sign. A sign with action or motion, rotating, flashing or color changes, excep ting
therefrom wind actuated elements such as flags, banners, streamers, whirligigs or other similar devices,
and public service signs such as time and temperature units.
(d) Balloon, Inflatable Signs, or Inflatable Attention -getting Devices. Any air or gas filled device
located, attached, or tethered to the ground, site, merchandise, building, or roof and used for the purpose
of signage, advertising or attention-getting.
(e) Banner. Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is attached to a building or other
structure erected for another purpose. Flags, as defined in this section, shall not be considered banners.
(f) Building Complex. A building or group of buildings on one (1) or more lots or building sites
containing three (3) or more separate businesses or industrial uses and sharing common parking facilities.
(g) Building Face. The outermost surface of any exterior wall of a building, but not including
cornices, bay windows, balconies, or other architectural features which extend beyond the general
outermost surface of such exterior wall.
(h) Canopy Sign. Any sign that is part of a projecting awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or
structural protective cover over a door, entrance or window or outdoor service area, or otherwise att ached
to a building face.
(i) Changeable Copy Sign. A sign with changeable copy, regardless of the method of attachment
or the materials of construction.
(j) Commercial Speech. Any message, the prevailing thrust of which is to propose a commercial
transaction.
(k) Commercial Signage. Any sign with wording, logo, or other representation that, directly or
indirectly, names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial
activity.
(l) Corner Clear Zone. The area at a street corner inscribed by a line drawn between points
established by measuring back fifteen (15) feet from the beginning of the curb radius along the curb line,
or edge of pavement when there is no curb, and the face of the curb or edge of pavement.
(m) Dormer. A structure located above the height of a wall projecting from a sloping roof that is
enclosed on both sides and top, and does not project above top of the roof structure.
(n) Dwelling Unit. Any building or portion thereof which contains living faci lities, including
provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
(o) Enforcement Officer. Any City official or agent designated by the City Manager as having
authority to enforce the provisions of this article.
(p) Flag. A device, generally made of flexible materials, usually cloth, paper or plastic, usually
used as a symbol of a government, school, or religion, and not containing a commercial message.
(q) Freestanding Sign. Any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on, or
anchored in, the ground which are independent from any building or other structure. This definition may
include pole signs, ground signs and monument signs.
Comment [A1]: Move this entire section to
the end of the ordinance.
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(r) Ground Sign. Any freestanding sign greater than six (6) feet in height and supported wholly by
uprights, braces, or poles in or upon the ground and where any supports or angle irons are enclosed in a
wood, plastic, metal or other decorative form, such that the angle irons or supports are not visible. The
entire bottom of a ground sign is generally in contact or in close proximity to the ground.
(s) Height. The height of any sign shall be the measurement from the top of the sign cabinet,
including all ornamentation and supports, to the existing grade beneath the sign.
(t) Illegal Sign. Any sign placed without all required governmental approval and/or permits at the
time such sign was placed or is an existing sign which was not constructed in accordance with the
ordinances and other applicable laws in effect on the date of construction, did not receive government
approval or permits, or a legal nonconforming sign that has exceeded its authorized amortization period.
(u) Illuminated Sign. Any sign employing the use of lighting sources for the purpose of
decorating, outlining, accentuating or brightening the sign area.
(v) Incidental Sign. A sign, generally informational, that has a purpose secondary to the use of the
lot on which it is located, such as no parking, entrance, loading only, telephone and other similar
directives. A sign that also includes a commercial message is not considered incidental.
(w) Institutional. Uses whose primary function is furtherance of the public health, safety and
welfare, generally, but not exclusively noncommercial in nature, including, but not limited to the
following: hospitals and similar health care facilities, airports, cemeteries, recreational clubs and lodges,
museums, theaters and similar cultural institutions, churches and similar religious institutions, detention
facilities, fire and police stations, emergency shelters, marinas, parks and similar recreational facilities,
schools and similar educational institutions, public utility facilities other than business offices.
(x) Legal Nonconforming Sign. A sign which was legal when first erected, with all necessary
permits, but due to a change in the law it became nonconforming.
(y) Lot. Any piece or parcel of land or a portion of a subdivision, the boundaries of which have
been established by some legal instrument of record, that is recognized and intended as a uni t for the
purpose of transfer of ownership.
(z) Lot Frontage. Those portions of a lot or building site which abut a public street. For purposes
of determining frontage on corner lots and through lots, all sides of a lot abutting a public street
(excluding an alley) shall be considered frontage.
(aa) Marquee. A permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by the building and
projecting beyond the building face.
(bb) Monument Sign. A freestanding sign which is supported by a base which extends the entire
length of the sign area and is an integral part of the design.
(cc) Multi-Faced Sign. A sign with two or more sign faces where any two sign faces are oriented
such that they have an interior angle of greater than forty-five (45) degrees from each other.
(dd) Noncommercial Signage. Any signage which is not determined to be commercial signage, as
defined herein.
(ee) Noncommercial Speech. Any message which is not determined to be commercial speech as
defined herein.
(ff) Nonstructural Trim. The molding, battens, caps, nailing strips, lattice, cutouts, or letters and
walkways which are attached to the sign structure.
(gg) Obscene Signs. Signage when taken as a whole, which to the average person applying
contemporary statewide standards, appeals to the prurient interest and as a whole depicts or describes in a
patently offensive way sexual conduct which lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.
(hh) Off-Site Commercial Signage. Signage that is not located on the site of the business,
accommodations, services, or commercial activity served by the sign.
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(ii) On-Site Commercial Signage. A sign advertising the business, accommodations, services or
commercial activities provided on the site on which the sign is located.
(jj) Permanent Sign. Any legal sign designed or used in excess of forty-five (45) days.
(kk) Permitted Sign. Signs permitted pursuant to this article.
(ll) Pole Signs. A sign wholly supported by one (1) or more poles and otherwise separated from
the ground by air.
(mm) Portable Sign or A-frame Sign. Any freestanding, moveable sign.
(nn) Prohibited Signs. Signs specified in Section 9-15.003(d) of this chapter or any sign not
specified in Section 9-15.005 nor in compliance with the design criteria for this chapter.
(oo) Projecting Sign. A sign which projects more than twelve (12) inches from the exterior face of a
building wall or facade and which uses the building wall as its primary source of support.
(pp) Project Entrance Sign. An on-site sign used to identify the name of an apartment housing
complex, mobilehome park, condominium subdivision or other residential subdivision.
(qq) Public Service Sign. A noncommercial sign that provides general information that benefits the
public, such as electronic changeable time and temperature units. The renewal of any part of an existing
sign for the purpose of its maintenance.
(rr) Roof Sign. A sign erected upon or above a roof (angled surface) or a parapet of a building or
structure, and not contained within a dormer (flat surface).
(ss) Setback Area. The setback area shall be that area defined as the required minimum yard as
specified by the Zoning Ordinance for each Zoning District, unless a specific setback is designated within
this chapter.
(tt) Sign. Any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic, illumination,
symbol, or writing to advertise, announce the purpose of, or identify the purpose of a person or entity, or
to communicate information of any kind to the public, with the exceptio n of the following:
(1) Such devices not exceeding one (1) square foot in area and bearing only property numbers,
post box number, names of occupants or other similar identification on a site;
(2) Flags and other insignia of any government not displaying a commercial message;
(3) Legal notices, identification, informational or directional/traffic controlling devices erected or
required by government agencies;
(4) Decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks or moving par ts;
(5) Holiday decorations and lights;
(6) Government traffic controlling devices are not considered signs for purposes of this chapter
due to their distinct purpose.
(uu) Sign Area. The entire area contained within the frame, cabinet or fixture, inclu ding all
ornamentation or decoration used to attract attention. In the case of pole signs, that area above the
supporting column, provided such supporting column is not decorated or displayed with advertising. The
area of signs painted on walls, individual letter signs, trough signs, and other directly illuminated signs,
shall be calculated on the basis of the smallest rectangle, circle or spherical figure that will enclose the
entire copy area of the sign. The area of any two (2) or more faced signs or typ e signs having any interior
angle of more than forty-five (45) degrees (multi-faces signs) shall be the total area of all faces or panels.
If all interior angles are forty-five (45) degrees or less, the greatest sized panel or face shall only be
counted as the sign area.
(vv) Sign Copy. Any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs or other symbolistic representation
incorporated into a sign with the purpose of attracting attention to the subject matter.
(ww) Sign Face. The surface of the sign upon, against, or through which the message is displayed or
illustrated on the sign.
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(xx) Sign Structure. Any structure that supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined in
this section. A sign structure may be a single pole and may or may not be an integral part of the building.
(yy) Site. A lot, or group of contiguous lots, with or without development, in single ownership, or
having multiple owners, all of whom join in an application for signage.
(zz) Street. A public or private highway, road or thoroughfare which affords the principal means of
access to adjacent lots. (Ord. 499 § 2, 2006; Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.003 Applicability.
(a) General.
(1) The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all signs constructed or alt ered after the
effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
(2) Nonconforming signs shall be revised to conform to the provisions of this chapter where an
entitlement for construction other than minor additions or interior alterations is occu rring or where a
change of use occurs.
(3) All signs that are not specifically exempted from this chapter are subject to the appearance
review guidelines and an approved sign permit.
(4) Neon signs visible from the public right-of-way, and change in copy or materials for existing
signs requires appearance review by the planning division.
(5) The sign design standards herein are intended to be the maximum standards allowable without
an administrative use permit or conditional use permit.
(b) Permits Required.
(1) Except as hereinafter provided, no permanent sign shall be constructed, displayed or altered
without an approved sign permit. Signs are permitted under the various use classifications or locations
specified in this chapter.
(2) The application requirements, processing, review and approval for a sign permit shall be as set
forth in Section 9-15.009 of this chapter.
(3) When signs are proposed for a project subject to entitlement approval, a separate sign permit is
not required. The application for entitlement and sign shall include complete information per Section 9 -
15.009 of this chapter, and any other information determined to be necessary for planning division
review.
(c) Exempt Signs.
(1) Agricultural Signs. Unlighted, with an aggregate area of thirty-two (32) square feet. One (1)
sign per street frontage.
(2) Construction Signs. With an aggregate area of forty (40) square feet, not exceeding eight (8)
feet in height. One (1) sign per street frontage.
(3) Directory Signs. Wall mounted for pedestrian use, with an aggregate area of twenty (20)
square feet, not exceeding eight (8) feet in height.
(4) Holiday Signs. Holiday and special event decorations, for a single holiday, may be in place up
to sixty (60) days.
(5) Real Estate Signs. Located on a lot for sale, lease or rent. Aggregate area up to six (6) square
feet. Sign must be removed fourteen (14) days after sale or transaction has occurred. One (1) sign per
street frontage.
(6) Hazard Signs. As long as a hazard exists.
(7) Residential Signs and Home Occupations. With an aggregate area of four (4) square feet.
Apartment, condominium projects with five (5) or more units, and subdivisions may have an aggregate
sign area up to ten (10) square feet.
Comment [A2]: This section should be
broken out and be very specific on what needs
a building permit and what needs to be
reviewed.
Comment [A3]: This should be its own stand
alone section, not buried as a subsection and
can easily be lost to a reader or staff.
Comment [A4]: Allow for residential
subdivision signs for projects of more than 5
units. Provide standards and guidelines
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(8) Window Signs. With an aggregate area not exceeding four (4) square feet, at public entrances.
(9) Official Government Flags. Signs, flags and notices.
(10) Window Lettering. Limited to lettering and graphics with an aggregate area not to exceed fifty
percent (50%) of the window area.
(11) Landscaped Signs. Consistent with Section 9-4.127.
(12) Safety and Directional Signs. With an aggregate area not exceeding four (4) square feet. Such
signs shall be pedestrian scale. The City has a compelling interest in ensuring traffic and p edestrian
safety. To directly advance that interest, such safety and directional signs are allowed.
(13) Banner or Temporary Signs. Constructed from nonpermanent material, (e.g. paper, canvas,
vinyl, etc.).
(i) Maximum Number and Area. Each business may have one (1) banner sign per public street
frontage, with a maximum area of forty (40) square feet.
(ii) Limits on Time Displayed. Temporary signs may be in place for a maximum of thirty (30)
days. All banners must be down a minimum of sixty (60) days bef ore any new banner may go up.
Banners may remain up during the entire permanent sign permit process.
(iii) Placement. Banners must be secured flat against a building or secure structure.
(iv) Exceptions. Nonprofit events shall be exempt from size and number of banners (e.g., farmers
market).
(14) Redevelopment Projects. Any sign program approved and entered into by the Community
Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero, so long as the program is otherwise consistent with the General
Plan of the City of Atascadero.
(15) Person Signage.
(16) Projected Image Signs.
(17) Art and Murals.
(d) Prohibited Signs.
(1) Off-premises signs that direct attention to a business, service or product not sold or offered on
the premises on which the sign is located, including billboards;
(2) Abandoned Signs. A sign is abandoned where for a period of ninety (90) days or more, there is
no sign copy appearing on the sign or where the establishment to which the sign is attached has ceased
operation and where it is clear that the sign has been forsaken and deserted or where the sign is fifty
percent (50%) or more deteriorated, damaged or destroyed;
(3) Confusing signs that simulate in color or design any traffic sign, signal or which makes use of
words, symbols or characters in such a manner to interfere with, mislead, or confuse pedestrian or
vehicular traffic;
(4) Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, reflecting, glaring or revolving, or any other similar
sign, except electronic message boards displaying time o r temperature or the display of noncommercial
notice services and free speech messages;
(5) Roof signs;
(6) Snipe signs or any other sign attached to a tree, utility pole, fence post, etc.;
(7) Signs on vehicles when the vehicle is parked or placed for the primary purpose of displaying
said sign except a sign painted directly upon, magnetically affixed to or permanently affixed to the body
or other integral part of the vehicle. Such signs shall not be used as a billboard. Such signs may contain
noncommercial messages;
(8) Inflatable signs;
(9) Feather Flag Signs
(10) Digital Display / LED messaging signs;
Comment [A5]: Temporary signs such as
banners, a-frame signs, and other signage
should be grouped together
Comment [A6]: This should be revised to
reflect dissolution of the RDA
Comment [A7]: Allow the ability for
businesses to utilize person signs within the
content of time/place/manner. This would also
allow for non-commercial person signage to be
allowed as well.
Comment [A8]: Regulate projected image
signs that can be shown on sidewalks /
buildings/ etc. This is a new sign technology.
This would give businesses a new signage tool
exempt from permits.
Comment [A9]: Codify previous Council
direction on AUP for wall murals that are non-
commercial messages
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(11) Wall mounted cabinet signage where the frame or external structure is box, either in
rectangular, square or similar box like appearance;
(12) Signage, including non-commercial signage, that is placed or encroaches into the right -of-way
without a valid encroachment permit or prior approval of the City Engineer or their designee for the
purpose of safety or traffic control.
(Ord. 499 § 2, 2006; Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 2002)
9-15.004 Sign design standards.
(a) Sign Faces Counted. Where a sign has two (2) faces containing sign copy, which are oriented
back to back and separated by not more than twenty-four (24) inches at any point, the area of the sign
shall be measured using one (1) sign face only.
(b) Wall Mounted Letters. Where a sign is composed of letters individually mounted or painted on
a building wall, without a border or decorative enclosure, the sign area is that o f the smallest area within
which all letters and words can be enclosed.
(c) Three-Dimensional Signs. Where a sign consists of one (1) or more three-dimensional objects
such as balls, cubes, clusters of objects, or sculptural or statute -type trademarks, the sign area shall be
measured as the area of the smallest rectangle within which the object(s) can be enclosed, when viewed
from a point where the largest area of the object(s) can be seen.
(d) Sign Materials and Design. Signs shall utilize materials, colors, and design motifs that are
compatible with the architecture and color of the buildings on -site and adjacent properties. (See
Appearance Review Guidelines)
(e) Sign Messages. Sign messages shall be limited to the identification of the business or the type
of activity conducted on the premises. Sign messages shall use a minimum of graphics, letters, numbers
etc., to convey the business at the subject location.
(f) Sign Programs. A master sign program must be provided for locations with three (3) or mor e
tenants or businesses.
(g) Franchise and Logo Signs. Businesses that are part of a franchise or corporation may not
exceed the maximum sign area allowed in their zone including franchise or logo signs.
(h) Monument Signs. All monument signs must have either landscaping or decorative hardscaping
at their base to soften the appearance and incorporate the signs into their surroundings.
(i) Color banding. The installation or painting of high croma color banding on buildings and
structures shall be defined as a sign and shall be subject to the same size restrictions as other signs. (Ord.
400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.005 Allowed signs.
(a) Commercial and Industrial Zones. The aggregate sign square footage allowed per site is one
hundred twenty-five (125) square feet. This sign square footage may be divided by using more than one
(1) type of sign, provided that the aggregate sign square footage allowed per sign does not exceed the
following standards:
(1) Wall Sign. One (1) wall sign per building face with public street frontage or parking lot
frontage (except those facing a residential zone) per business . (up to two (2) businesses at the same
location). Maximum size for wall signs may not exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of business
building frontage or forty (40) square feet, whichever is less.
(2) Monument Sign. One (1) monument sign per two hundred (200) lineal feet of public street
frontage per site (except streets adjacent to a residential zone). Maximum size of monument sign is not to
exceed sixty (60) square feet, and a maximum height of ten six (610) feet from the natural grade.
Comment [A10]: There is a current
prohibition of cabinet signage in the
downtown. This would extended this for any
new cabinet wall mounted signs throughout the
City as this does not conform with guidelines
and standards established in earlier sections.
Comment [A11]: Solidify that no signage is
permitted without an encroachment permit,
including non-commercial messages.
Comment [A12]: This entire section should
be moved to the front of the ordinance to
describe what are the standards
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(3) Suspended Sign. One (1) suspended sign, with an aggregate area not exceeding fifteen (15)
square feet, and a minimum ground clearance of eight (8) feet or as regulated by the Uniform Sign
CodeCalifornia Building Code. Suspended signs projecting into the right-of-way requires issuance of an
encroachment permit.
(4) Projecting Sign. One (1) projecting sign with an aggregate area not to exceed fifteen (15)
square feet. Minimum ground clearance must be eight (8) feet, or as regulated by the Uniform Sign
CodeCalifornia Building Code. A Projecting projection signs may not be closer than five (5) feet to a
publicinto the right-of-way requires issuance of an encroachment permit.
(5) Multi-Tenant Signage. Multi-tenant centers with two (2) or more tenants may have additional
signage as specified in this subsection.
i. Pylon Sign. A multi-tenant Pylon sign may be substituted for monument signage along a
designated major or minor arterial road that is directly adjacent to the property.
ii. Pylon Sign Height. Maximum height shall be twelve (12) feet.
iii. Sign Area. Maximum sign area of 50 square feet plus an additional ten (10) square feet
per tenant for a maximum of 100 square feet.
iv. Wall Signage. For tenants greater than 10,000 square feet in size, an additional one
hundred and fifty percent (150%) more wall sign area may be permitted.
Tenant Sign. Centers with three (3) or more tenants may have one (1) tenant wall sign per business street
frontage (except streets adjacent to a residential zone). The aggregate area of tenant signs is not to exceed
one (1) square foot per lineal foot of business frontage, or twenty (20) squ are feet, whichever is less per
tenant. Centers may have one (1) center identification monument sign per two hundred (200) lineal feet of
street frontage, with a maximum sign area of sixty (60) square feet. Major tenants (ten thousand (10,000)
square feet or more) may have one hundred fifty percent (150%) more wall sign area.
(6) Freeway Signs. In addition to the signs allowed above, sites located adjacent to Highway 101
or a Highway 101 frontage road may be authorized, through administrative use permit , approval to use a
freeway oriented sign as provided below:
(i) Businesses located on freeway frontage of Highway 101, and that are a restaurant, service
station, provide lodging, or are a dealer of new automobiles, may have a pole mounted freeway orient ed
sign with an area not to exceed one (1) square foot of sign area per lineal foot of freeway oriented
building frontage up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet, whichever is less. Pole mounted signs shall
not exceed fifty (50) feet in height or the minimum height necessary for effective visibility (see Section 9-
15.006(c)).
(ii) Where the principal use is planned shopping, office or industrial complex with five (5) or more
tenants, a building-mounted freeway oriented sign may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed
one (1) square foot for each lineal foot of building frontage up to sixty (60) square feet per principal
tenant, whichever is less.
(iii) Where the building area of a single tenant building exceeds ten thousand (10,000) square feet,
a building-mounted freeway oriented sign may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed one (1)
square foot for each lineal foot of building frontage up to sixty (60) square feet, whichever is less.
Where the building area of a single tenant building is le ss than ten thousand (10,000) square feet, a
building-mounted freeway oriented sign may be allowed with a maximum area of forty (40) square feet
with a maximum letter height of fourteen (14) inches. Freeway wall signs shall be constructed of
individual three-dimensional letters or logos. Rectangular box or cabinet signs shall not be allowed along
the US 101 frontage. Signs may be internally illuminated pan channel letters.
(7) Gas Station Canopies. In addition to the signs allowed above, a maximum of twent y (20)
square feet signs, logos and or color banding shall be permitted on no more than two (2) sides of a pump
Comment [A13]: Codify multi-tenant
signage. This would be in addition to allowed
signage for multi-tenants.
Comment [A14]: Need to add definition for
“freestanding signs” and “shopping center
identification signs” which are different than
both monument signs or pylon signs.
Comment [A15]: This entire section has
been revised to allow for multi-tenant signage
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island canopy structure. The remainder of the pump canopy fascia shall be of an architectural treatment
consistent with site architecture.
(8) Off-Site Subdivision Signs. Subdivision tracts of twenty (20)five (5) or more lots may be
permitted to install off-site directional advertising signage subject to the approval of an administrative use
permit subject to the following conditions:
(i) The subdivision tract shall be located within the City of Atascadero;
(ii) No more than three (3) signs shall be allowed with a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet and
sixty (60) square feet of sign area;
(iii) No flags, banners or other decorations shall be affixed to the sign;
(iv) The signs shall not be illuminated;
(v) All signs shall be located on private property with written permission from the property owner
provided to the City;
(vi) A building permit shall be obtained for the signs;
(vii) The signs shall be removed prior to final occupancy of the last unit in the tract or after a period
of three (3) years whichever is less. The applicant may apply annually for a one (1) year time extension
for active construction projects.
(9) Portable Signs and A-frame Signs. One (1) portable sign per street frontage. Maximum size of
portable sign is not to exceed two (2) feet wide by five (5) feet tall. Minimum height is three (3) feet tall.
Portable and A-frame signs must be located on the business’s property or within the boundaries of the
shopping center or commercial complex, unless an encroachment permit is obtained for a portable sign
located in the public right-of-way. The property owner is required to indemnify the City in conjunction
with the encroachment permit for any sign located in the right-of-way.
(10) Awning Signage. A logo/insignia or name may be painted, silk-screened, or appliquéd onto the
awning.
i. Sign Area. The area of signage on an awning shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the
area of the awning face.
ii. Projection and Clearance. Awnings may project a maximum of five (5) feet into the
public right-of-way and shall maintain a minimum vertical clearance from the ground of eight (8) feet. A
projection into the right-of-way requires issuance of an encroachment permit.
iii. Design. Awnings shall be securely attached to the buildings and well maintained. No
supports or poles may be located in the public right-of-way.
(11) Building Name Signage.
(12) Light Pole Signage.
(b) Downtown Districts.
(1) Applicability. Signs within the downtown zoning districts are subject to all applicable
requirements of the City’s Sign Ordinance, except as provided by this section.
(2) Design Review. The design, materials, illumination and location of all signs shall be reviewed
for consistency with the Downtown Design Guidelines.
(3) Maximum Allowed Sign Area. Each business shall be allowed a total of one (1) square foot of
sign area per linear foot of the street frontage occupied b y the business, with a minimum total of twenty
(20) square feet allowed for each business, and a maximum total sign area of fifty (50) square feet.
(4) Standards for Specific Types of Signs.
(i) Wall Signs.
Comment [A16]: Place this section under
site design and standards. Reduce the amount
of units required and align with issuance of
either a subdivision map or multi-family
approval of five (5) units or more.
Comment [A17]: Place this section into the
temporary signage. Propose a change to allow
for this to occur for subdivision of five (5) or
more homes.
Comment [A18]: Move this section into the
temporary signage section.
Comment [A19]: Add the ability to do
awnings outside of the downtown zone.
Comment [A20]: Provide the ability to have
a building name sign on commercial buildings
outside of the downtown including building
complexes such as meresco plaza
Comment [A21]: Provide the ability to
business to utilize permanent framing on light
poles located in parking lots to allow for
changeable / seasonal advertising. Provide
standards and limit the amount of parking lot
lights that can be used.
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a. Maximum Number. Each business may have one (1) wall sign, except corner buildings, which
may have two (2). A single facade may have a wall sign or awning sign (subsection (d)(2) of this section),
but not both.
b. Height. Wall signs shall be located below the top of the parapet or roofline on singl e story
buildings and below the second floor sill on multi-story buildings.
c. Placement and Materials. The sign may be painted directly on a wall, formed of individual
letters attached to a wall, or consist of a sign panel attached to the wall, provided that the design is
consistent with the architectural style and features of the building facade. Internally illuminated “can”
signs are not allowed.
(ii) Awning Signs. Awning signs may be used instead of allowable wall signs on the same building
facade. A logo/insignia or name may be painted, silk-screened, or appliquéd onto the awning.
a. Sign Area. The area of signage on an awning shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the
area of the awning face.
b. Projection and Clearance. Awnings may project a maximum of five (5) feet into the public
right-of-way and shall maintain a minimum vertical clearance from the ground of eight (8) feet.
c. Design. Awnings shall be securely attached to the buildings and well maintained. No supports
or poles may be located in the public right-of-way. Awnings shall complement the building they are
attached to.
(iii) Projecting Signs. Projecting signs may be allowed as follows:
a. Maximum Number and Area. Each business within the downtown is allowed a projecting sign
in addition to the wall signs allowed by this section.
1. If the projection is two (2) sided, each side of the sign shall be used in the total allowable area
calculation (subsection (c) of this section).
2. No projecting signs shall exceed nine (9) square feet in area per side.
b. Projection and Clearance. Projecting signs may extend five (5) feet into the public right -of-way
and must maintain a minimum vertical clearance of eight (8) feet.
c. Alternative Use of Decorative Pennants. Decorative individual pennants (not strings of
pennants) may be used as an alternative to an allowed projecting sign. Only fabric pennants may be used.
The image may be painted, silk-screened or appliquéd on the fabric. Any business logo or insignia shall
be included within the total allowable projecting sign area. All decorative pennants shall be well
maintained and of professional quality.
(iv) Monument Signs. Uses occupying over ten thousand (10,000) square feet may be allowed a
monument sign in compliance with the Sign Ordinance, in addition to the sign area and types of signs
allowed by this section. Maximum size of monument sign is not to exceed sixt y (60) square feet, and a
maximum height of ten (10) feet from the natural grade.
(v) Window Graphics. Window graphics shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the storefront
window area, or twenty (20) square feet, whichever is less. Window graphics are not counted as part of
the maximum sign area allowed a business.
(vi) Multi-Tenant Directory Signs. Multi-tenant directory signs shall not exceed seventy-two (72)
inches per tenant. The multi-tenant directory signs are allowed in addition to the sign area and types of
signs allowed by this section, provided that the design is consistent with the architectural style and
features of the building facade.
(vii) Building Name Sign. A building name sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet. The
building name sign shall be limited to buildings with at least three (3) tenants and shall identify the
building, not a business within the building. The building name sign is allowed in addition to the sign area
Comment [A22]: Allow for awning signage
in other zones
Comment [A23]: Potentially eliminate as
additional signage options would not be
available.
Comment [A24]: Allow for monument
signage for more businesses in the downtown
zone with performance standards.
Comment [A25]: This section needs to be
amended to provide flexibility.
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and types of signs allowed by this section, provided that the design is consistent with the architectural
style and features of the building facade.
(viii) Portable Signs and A-frame Signs. One (1) portable sign per street frontage. Maximum size of
portable sign is not to exceed two (2) feet wide by fiv e (5) feet tall. Minimum height is three (3) feet tall.
Portable and A-frame signs must be located on the business’s property or within the boundaries of the
shopping center or commercial complex, unless an encroachment permit is obtained for a portable sign
located in the public right-of-way. The property owner is required to indemnify the City in conjunction
with the encroachment permit for any sign located in the right-of-way.
(c) Public and Recreation Zones. The following signs are allowed in the P, and L Zones, provided
that the aggregate area of signs per site does not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
(1) Wall Sign. One (1) wall sign for each public street frontage for business or tenants with a sign
area maximum of ten percent (10%) of the building face or up to a maximum of forty (40) square feet,
whichever is less.
(2) Suspended Sign. One (1) suspended sign for each public street frontage, with a maximum area
of ten (10) square feet for each business or tenant.
(3) Monument Sign. One (1) monument sign for each business per three hundred (300) lineal feet
of public street frontage. Monument signs may have a maximum sign area of forty (40) square feet, and a
maximum height of ten (10) feet from the natural grade.
(d) All Zoning Districts. The following signs may be allowed, either by conditional use permit or
administrative use permit, as specified, in all zoning districts.
(1) Community Identification Sign. Community identification signs may be allowed, by
conditional use permit, on arterial streets entering the City with a maximum area of eighty (80) square
feet and a maximum height of twelve (12) feet. Such signs may include the name of the City, names of
civic or religious organizations, and names and locations of City facilities. Such s igns shall not contain
the names of businesses of commercial products.
(2) Information Kiosks. Kiosks for the permanent and/or temporary display of information
including community and civic activities, and advertising for local commercial establishments m ay be
allowed. Approval of the size, location, and maintenance requirements for such kiosks shall be
established through administrative use permit.
(3) Changeable Copy Sign. Approval of the size, location, purpose, design, and content of
changeable copy signs shall be by conditional use permit or administrative use permit as provided in
Section 9-15.003(d)(7).
(4) Public Transit Facilities. At the discretion of the Community Services Director, advertising
signs may be placed on buses and designated bus stop benches used in connection with a public transit
program provided by the City of Atascadero. Signs on buses shall be limited to one (1) on each side,
neither of which exceeds six (6) square feet. Signs on benches shall be limited to one (1) sign which s hall
be placed on the back of the bench and which shall not exceed ten (10) inches by thirty -six (36) inches.
Additional signs and/or modification signs associated with public transit facilities may be approved
through conditional use permit process. (Ord. 499 § 2, 2006; Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 376 § 2 (Exh. A),
2000; Ord. 354 § 1, 1998; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.006 Exceptions to sign standards.
The sign area or other limitations of this chapter may be modified, increased or decreased through
approval of an administrative use permit. In reviewing an administrative use permit, the following criteria
shall be considered:
(a) The need for such signing is based on the purposes set forth in Section 9 -15.001;
Comment [A26]: This section will be moved
and combined into the temporary signage
section.
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(b) The opportunity to combine signs for more than one (1) use on a single sign structure has been
considered;
(c) For freeway oriented signs, the sign area and height are the minimum needed to achieve
adequate visibility along the freeway due to highway ramp locations and grade differences; and
(d) Conformance with all other applicable codes and ordinances of the City, including, but not
limited to, the Zoning Ordinance, General Plan and its several elements, and the appearance review
guidelines. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.007 Sign construction standards.
(a) Illumination. Signs shall be indirectly lighted by continuous, stationary, shielded light sources,
directed solely at the sign, or internal to it. All light sources for signs are to be shielded so as not to be
directly visible from off-site.
(b) Code Standards. All signs established in this City must comply with all current editions of the
Uniform Building Code, Uniform Electrical Code, and Uniform Sign Code for anchoring, foundations,
windloads, illumination, and design standards. Awning Signs and projecting signs require structural plans
to be done by a licensed architect or civil engineer. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.008 Sign maintenance.
All signs established in this City are subject to this code regardin g safety, maintenance, and repair.
All signs are to be properly maintained in a safe and legible condition at all times. Any sign that is fifty
percent (50%) or more damaged or deteriorated, must be repaired and brought into conformance with this
chapter will be presumed to be abandoned as defined in Section 9 -15.003(d)(2). (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord.
255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.009 Sign permit application package.
(a) Permit Requirements. Applications for a sign permit for the establishment, alteration or
relocation of a sign shall be made to the City, and shall include the following items for processing:
(1) Sign Application Form. Include the name and business address of the applicant and/or property
owner and name and address of agent if applicable, assessor parcel number, legal description, type and
number of sign(s), applicant and property owners’ signature and agent’s signature.
(2) Site Plan. Show location of all existing structures on site. Show location of proposed sign(s).
Note distance of monument signs to structures and public right-of-way, if applicable. Show any grading
required for monument signs.
(3) Elevations. Provide drawings of all building elevations, specifying all dimensions of signs,
including lettering, length, height, width and deb t of projecting letters if applicable. Provide building
elevations showing location of existing and proposed signs on walls, including dimensions to building
structural features such as roof, windows, doors and finished grade. If monument sign, show plan a nd side
views of proposed sign. Also provide all structural support elevations and details.
(4) Colors and Materials Board. Provide samples of proposed colors and materials for signs. If a
master sign program is required, provide colored drawings for proposed signs on building wall elevations.
Include manufacturer’s color and materials’ names.
(5) Structural Calculations. When applicable, provide all structural calculations by a licensed
architect or civil engineer. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.010 Legal nonconforming signs.
The use of a legal nonconforming sign may continue as follows:
Comment [A27]: Move and combine with
sign design standards and general requirements
at the beginning of the chapter.
Comment [A28]: Move and combine section
with permit requirements.
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(a) Free-Standing and Attached Signs. A legal nonconforming sign shall not be:
(1) Increased in area;
(2) Moved from its location on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title unless
required by law or pursuant to this title;
(3) Be provided with increased or intensified lighting;
(4) Changed to an advertisement for a business not occupying the premises or a product not sold
on the premises.
(b) Sign Copy. The advertising copy on a legal nonconforming sign may be changed, except as
provided by subsections (a), (c) and (d) of this section.
(c) Discontinued Use. If the use of a building or land associated with a legal nonconforming s ign
is discontinued for a period of three (3) months or more, any signing except for an off -premises sign shall
thereafter conform to the provisions of the chapter.
(d) Public Nuisances. Any nonconforming sign which is found to present danger to the publi c or
becomes abandoned due to disrepair or lack of proper maintenance may be declared a public nuisance and
abated as set forth in Chapter 9-8 (Enforcement).
(e) Destroyed Signs. If a legal nonconforming sign is destroyed to the extent of fifty percent
(50%) or more of its replacement cost prior to its destruction by fire, explosion or act of God, it may be
restored only if it is brought into full conformance with the provisions of this chapter. If the sign is
damaged to the extent of less than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost, it may be restored to its
former legal nonconforming status. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.011 Code enforcement.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced pursuant to Section 9 -8.101 et seq., of Title 9. (Ord.
400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.012.1 Private placement on right-of-way.
Time Period. Temporary noncommercial signs may be displayed by or with the permission of the
property owner up to sixty (60) days before and ten (10) days aft er any official local, state, regional, or
national authorized election. Such signage may carry any form of noncommercial message, consistent
with this article. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.012.2 Sign Area.
The maximum allowable sign area is six (6) square feet per sign. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2,
1992)
9-15.012.3 Height.
Maximum height of freestanding signs is five (5) feet. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.012.4 Posting on structures.
All signage within the public right-of-way shall be self-supporting and freestanding. No temporary
sign shall be posted on any streetlight, utility pole, post, pole, or structure supporting a traffic -control sign
or signal, fire hydrant, or similar structures in the public right-of-way.
(a) Safety of Placement. Temporary signs posted in the public right-of-way shall meet the
following criteria:
(1) When located in the Corner Clear Zone, the sign shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in height.
Comment [A29]: This section needs to be
moved into the temporary signage section
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(2) Signs shall not obstruct a motorist’s view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, traffic-control
signs, or signals, or otherwise represent a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(3) Signs shall not impede a pedestrian’s free use of the sidewalk.
(4) Signs shall be securely affixed to the property on which they are placed.
(5) Signs may not be posted without the permission of the property owner.
(b) No permit nor deposit is required for the posting of temporary signs on public property by the
City. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.013 Private placement.
Any sign placed on property owned by the City of Atascadero without the permission of the City
may be removed by the City without prior notice. This section shall not be interpreted to violate the First
Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.011 Substitution Clause
Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the extent that this section allows a
sign containing a commercial message, a non-commercial signage shall be allowed to the same extent.
The non-commercial message may occupy the entire sign area or any portion thereof, and may substitute
or be combined with the commercial message. The sign message may be changed from commercial to
non-commercial message to another, as frequently as desired by the sign’s owner, provided that the sign
is not prohibited and the sign continues to comply with all requirements of this section.
9-15.012 Severability Clause
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phase of this sign ordinance is for any reason held to
be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this sign ordinance. The
City Council of the City of Atascadero hereby declares that it would have adopted the Sign Ordinance in
each section, subsection, sentence, or phase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section,
subsections, sentences, clauses, or phases be declared invalid.
Comment [A30]: This section should be
moved to the standards section and eliminate
the ability to place in the ROW for consistency
throughout the sign code.
Comment [A31]: This would clearly
articulate non-commercial signage is allowed
in all zones consistent with this code. This
provides a clear statement of content
neutrality.
Comment [A32]: This allows for the signage
ordinance to remain if at any time, a decision
or court case renders certain sections invalid.
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Chapter 15
SIGNS
Sections:
9-15.001 Title and intent.
9-15.002 DefinitionsIntent.
9-15.003 Applicability.
9-15.004 Sign Permit Applicationdesign standards.
9-15.005 Allowed signs.Sign Design and Construction Standards
9-15.006 Exceptions to sign standards.Exempt Signs
9-15.007 Sign construction standards.Prohibited Signs
9-15.008 Sign maintenance.Temporary Signs
9-15.009 Sign permit application package.Allowed Signs
9-15.010 Legal nonconforming signs.Freeway Signs
9-15.011 Code enforcement.Design Exceptions
9-15.012.1 Private placement on right-of-way.Sign Maintenance and Abandoned Signs
9-15.012.2 Sign area.
9-15.012.3 Height.
9-15.012.4 Posting on structures.
9-15.013 Private placement.Non-Conforming Signs
9-15.014 Code Enforcement
9-15.015 Signage on City Property
9-15.016 Substitution Clause
9-15.017 Severability Clause
9-15.018 Definitions
9-15.001 Title and intent.
This chapter shall be known and cited as the Sign Ordinance of the City of Atascadero. This chapter
is based on the City’s responsibility to protect the general public’s health, safety and welfare. The spirit of
this chapter is based on the City’s desire to protect the economy and aesthetics of the community. The
City finds that it is in the interest of both aesthetics and traffic safety that sign information be kept to a
minimum.
9-15.002 Intent
The purpose of this chapter is to establish sign regulations that are intended to:
(a) Maintain and improve the aesthetic environment and overall community appearance to foster
the City’s ability to attract sources of economic development and growth;
(b) Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the City and reduce
possible traffic and safety hazards from confusing or distracting signs;
(c) Implement quality sign design standards that are consistent with the City’s General Plan,
Zoning Ordinance and Appearance Review Guidelines;
(d) Enable fair and consistent enforcement of these sign regulations;
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(e) Minimize possible adverse impacts of signs on private and public property in order to maintain
property values and to maintain a positive City image;
(f) Enhance traffic safety by ensuring that signage does not distract, obstruct or otherwise impede
traffic circulation and to safeguard and preserve the health, property, and public welfare of Atascadero
residents through prohibiting, regulating, and controlling the density, location, and maintenance of signs;
(g) Permit noncommercial signage wherever other signage is permitted within Chapter 9-15
subject to the same standards and total maximum allowances for a site of each sign type specified in this
chapter. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.003 Applicability.
(a) General.
(1a) The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all signs constructed or altered after the
effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
(2b) Nonconforming signs shall be revised to conform to the provisions of this chapter where an
entitlement for construction other than minor additions or interior alterations is occurring or where a
change of use occurs.
(3c) All signs that are not specifically exempted from this chapter are subjec t to the appearance
review guidelines and an approved sign permit.
(4d) Neon signs visible from the public right-of-way, and change in copy or materials for existing
signs requires appearance review by the planning division.
(5e) The sign design standards herein are intended to be the maximum standards allowable without
an administrative use permit or conditional use permit.
9-15.004 Sign design standards.Permits Required
(a) Except as hereinafter provided, no permanent sign shall be constructed, displayed or altered
without an approved sign permit. Signs are permitted under the various use classifications or locations
specified in this chapter.
(b) The application requirements, processing, review and approval for a sign permit shall be as set
forth in Section 9-15.004 of this chapter.
(c) When signs are proposed for a project subject to entitlement approval, a separate sign permit is
not required. The application for entitlement and sign shall include complete information per Section 9-
15.009 of this chapter, and any other information determined to be necessary for planning division
review.
(ad) Permit RequirementsApplication. Applications for a sign permit for the establishment,
alteration or relocation of a sign shall be made to the City, and shall include the following items for
processing:
(1) Sign Application Form. Include the name and business address of the applicant and/or property
owner and name and address of agent if applicable, assessor parcel number, legal description, type and
number of sign(s), applicant and property owners’ signature and agent’s signature.
(2) Site Plan. Show location of all existing structures on site. Show location of proposed sign(s).
Note distance of monument signs to structures and public right -of-way, if applicable. Show any grading
required for monument signs.
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(3) Elevations. Provide drawings of all building elevations, specifying all dimensions of signs,
including lettering, length, height, width and debt of projecting letters if applicable. Provide building
elevations showing location of existing and proposed signs on walls, including dimensions to building
structural features such as roof, windows, doors and finished grade. If monument sign, show plan and side
views of proposed sign. Also provide all structural support elevations and details.
(4) Colors and Materials Board. Provide samples of proposed colors and materials for signs. If a
master sign program is required, provide colored drawings for proposed signs on building wall elevations.
Include manufacturer’s color and materials’ names.
(5) Structural Calculations. When applicable, provide all structural calculations by a licensed
architect or civil engineeras required by the Chief Building Official or their designee.
(Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.005 Exempt Signs
Types of Exempt signage. The following sign types are exempt from permits consistent with the provided
standards.
(a) Agricultural Zone Signs. Unlighted, with an aggregate area of thirty-two (32) square feet. One
(1) sign per street frontage.
(b) Signs on properties under construction. With an aggregate area of forty (40) square feet, not
exceeding eight (8) feet in height. One (1) sign per street frontage.
(c) Directory Signs. Wall mounted for pedestrian use, with an aggregate area of twenty (20)
square feet, not exceeding eight (8) feet in height.
(d) Decorations. Special event decorations, may be in place up to sixty (60) days, except for
signage listed in section 9-15.007.
(e) Hazard Signs. As long as a hazard exists.
(f) Residential Signs and Home Occupations. With an aggregate area of four (4) square feet.
(g) Window Signs. With an aggregate area not exceeding four (4) square feet, at public entrances.
(h) Official Government Flags. Signs, flags and notices.
(i) Window Lettering. Limited to lettering and graphics with an aggregate area not to exceed fifty
percent (50%) of the window area.
(j) Landscaped Signs. Consistent with Section 9-4.127.
(k) Safety and Directional Signs. With an aggregate area not exceeding four (4) square feet. Such
signs shall be pedestrian scale. The City has a compelling interest in ensuring traffic and pedestrian
safety. To directly advance that interest, such safety and directional signs are allowed.
(l) City of Atascadero Signs. Any sign program approved and entered into by the Community
Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero, its successor agency, or the City of Atascadero, so long as the
program is otherwise consistent with the General Plan of the City of Atascadero.
(m) Art and murals, provided such signs do not contain any commercial messages and proposed art
and mural obtains an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) prior to installation.
(n) Temporary signage in accordance with section 9-15.008.
(o) Vehicle Signs. Painted signs, magnetic signs, decals, or logo wrap adhered to a vehicle, unless
parked for the primary purpose of displaying the sign, refer to section 9-15.007(g).
9-15.006 Sign Design Standards
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(a) Sign Faces Counted. Where a sign has two (2) faces containing sign copy, which are oriented
back to back and separated by not more than twenty-four (24) inches at any point, the area of the sign
shall be measured using one (1) sign face only.
(b) Wall Mounted Letters. Where a sign is composed of letters individually mounted or painted on
a building wall, without a border or decorative enclosure, the sign area is that of the smallest area within
which all letters and words can be enclosed.
(c) Three-Dimensional Signs. Where a sign consists of one (1) or more three -dimensional objects
such as balls, cubes, clusters of objects, or sculptural or statute-type trademarks, the sign area shall be
measured as the area of the smallest rectangle within which the object(s) can be enclosed, when viewed
from a point where the largest area of the object(s) can be seen.
(d) Sign Materials and Design. Signs shall utilize materials, colors, and design motifs that are
compatible with the architecture and color of the buildings on-site and adjacent properties. (See
Appearance Review Guidelines)
(e) Sign Messages. Sign messages shall be limited to the identification of the business or the type
of activity conducted on the premises. Sign messages shall use a minimum of graphics, letters, numbers
etc., to convey the business at the subject location.
(f) Sign Programs. A master sign program must be provided for locations with three five (35) or
more tenants or businesses.
(g) Franchise and Logo Signs. Businesses that are part of a franchise or corporation may not
exceed the maximum sign area allowed in their zone including franchise or logo signs.
(h) Monument Signs. The following design standards shall apply to monument signs unless
otherwise specified in section 9-15.009All monument signs must have either landscaping or decorative
hardscaping at their base to soften the appearance and incorporate the signs into their surroundings.
(1) Base Height. Minimum base height shall be two (2) feet. The Maximum base height shall
be four (4 feet). Base does not count towards sign face.
(2) Base Design. Monument base shall have decorative hardscaping to soften the appearance
and shall be consistent with the architecture of the building(s) it serves.
(3) Placement. Bases shall be located in a landscape planter.
(4) Type. Cabinet monument signage, which is defined as a frame or external structure of a
box-like sign that encloses the various functional elements of the design, whether electrical or
dimensional components shall be prohibited.
(i) Multi-tenant Freestanding Signs. The following design standards shall apply to freestanding
multi-tenant signage unless otherwise specified in section 9-15.009.
(1) Sign Articulation. Base shall be consistent with architecture of multi-tenant building
(2) Placement. Signs shall be located in a landscape planter and setback five (5) feet from the
right-of-way.
(3) Type. A singular pole is prohibited to be utilized as a base unless it is a freeway sign,
consistent with section 9-15.010
(ji) Color banding. The installation or painting of high croma color banding on buildings and
structures shall be defined as a sign and shall be subject to the same size restrictions as other signs.
(Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
(ak) Illumination. Signs shall be indirectly lighted by continuous, stationary, shielded light sources,
directed solely at the sign, or internal to it. All light sources for signs are to be shielded so as not to be
directly visible from off-site.
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(l) Temporary Freestanding Signage. Temporary signs freestanding signage displaying either a
commercial or non-commercial message shall adhere to the following criteria:
(1) When located in the Corner Clear Zone, the sign shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in
height.
(2) Signs shall not obstruct a motorist’s view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, traffic-control
signs, or signals, or otherwise represent a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(3) Signs shall not impede a pedestrian’s free use of the sidewalk.
(4) Signs shall be securely affixed to the property on which they are placed.
(5) Signs may not be posted without the permission of the property owner.
(mb) Code Standards. All signs established in this City must comply with all current editions of the
Uniform Building Code, Uniform Electrical Code, and Uniform Sign Code California Building Code, or
successor adopted building code for anchoring, foundations, windloads, illumination, and design
standards. Awning Signs and projecting signs require structural plans to be done by a licensed architect or
civil engineer.
9-15.007. Prohibited Signs
Prohibited Signs. The Following sign types are prohibited within the City of Atascadero. Prohibited
signage may be allowed, provided an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) is granted, consistent with
section 9-15.011.
(a) Off-premises signs that direct attention to a business, service or product not sold or offered on
the premises on which the sign is located, including billboards;
(b) Abandoned Signs. A sign is abandoned where for a period of ninety (90) days or more, the re is
no sign copy appearing on the sign or where the establishment to which the sign is attached has ceased
operation and where it is clear that the sign has been forsaken and deserted or where the sign is fifty
percent (50%) or more deteriorated, damaged or destroyed;
(c) Confusing signs that simulate in color or design any traffic sign, signal or which makes use of
words, symbols or characters in such a manner to interfere with, mislead, or confuse pedestrian or
vehicular traffic;
(d) Animated, moving, flashing, blinking, reflecting, glaring or revolving, or any other similar
sign, except electronic message boards displaying time, temperature, or required prices of gasoline or
similar fuels, or the display of noncommercial notices or messages;
(e) Roof signs;
(f) Snipe signs or any other sign attached to a tree, utility pole, fence post, etc.;
(g) Signs on vehicles when the vehicle is parked or placed for the primary purpose of displaying
said sign;
(h) Inflatable signs;
(i) Digital display / LED messaging signs;
(j) Wall mounted cabinet signage where the frame or external structure is a box, either in
rectangular, square, or similar box like appearance;
(k) Feather flag signage;
(l) Signage, including non-commercial signage that is placed or encroaches into the right-of-way
without a valid encroachment permit or prior approval of the City Engineer or their designee for the
purpose of safety or traffic control.
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9-15.008. Temporary Signs
Temporary Signs. Temporary signs are considered non-permanent signage that is located on private
property. The following signs are considered temporary, and shall not require a permit provided the
standards for each type of temporary sign is met.
(a13) Banner or Temporary SignsSigns. Constructed from nonpermanent material, (e.g. paper,
canvas, vinyl, etc.).
(1i) Maximum Number and Area. Each business may have one (1) banner sign per public
street frontage, with a maximum area of forty (40) square feet.
(2ii) Limits on Time Displayed. Temporary signs may be in place for a maximum of thirty
(30) days. All banners must be down a minimum of sixty (60) days before any new banner may go up.
Banners may remain up during the entire permanent sign permit process.
(3iii) Placement. Banners must be secured flat against a building or secure structure.
(4iv) Exceptions. Nonprofit events shall be exempt from size and number of banners (e.g.,
farmers market).
(b) Portable Signs and A-frame Signs.
(1) One (1) portable sign per street frontage.
(2) Maximum size of portable sign is not to exceed two (2) feet wide by five (5) feet tall.
Minimum height is three (3) feet tall.
(3) Portable and A-frame signs must be located on the business’s property.
(c) Person Signs. A person attired or decorated with commercial insignia, images, costumes,
masks, or other symbols that display either a commercial message with the purpose of drawing attention
or advertising for an on premise activity. Such person may or may not be holding a sign.
(1) Placement. Persons may not obstruct sidewalks or standing within a designated
travelway. A travelway is defined as lane in which a motorized vehicle or bicycle uses for traffic flow.
(2) Location. Person sign shall be located on the same property as the business is located.
(3) Maximum of one (1) person sign per business or property, whichever is less.
(4) Prohibited person signage. The use of animations or any type of lighting, bullhorns,
amplified sounds, or other types of signage that can distract drivers, bicyclist, or create a potential hazard.
(5) The use of mannequins or similar types of displays used for signage shall be prohibited.
(d) Projected Image Signs. Laser lights or projected image signs used to project an image, logo, or
other graphic in a building, structure, sidewalk or other surface. Project image signs may be in place a
maximum of thirty (30) calendar days and not be utilized for a minimum of sixty (60) days thereafter.
Installation of new electrical components shall be consistent with the California Building Code or
successor code.
(e) Temporary Non-Commercial Signage. Temporary non-commercial signs may be displayed by
or with the permission of the property owner based on the following criteria.
(1) Time Displayed. Sixty (60) days before and ten (10) days after any official local, state,
regional, or national authorized election. Such signage may carry any form of noncommercial message,
consistent with this section.A maximum of nine (9) months. Temporary commercial signage must be
down a minimum of ninety (90) days before any new non-commercial signage may go up.
(2) Sign Area. The maximum allowable sign area is six (6) square feet per sign for yard
signage. A maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet for freestanding signs.
(3) Height. Maximum height of freestanding signs is five (5) feet.
(4) Temporary Non-Commercial signage shall be prohibited in the public right-of-way.
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(f) Temporary Commercial Signage on Residential Properties. The following are standards for
apply for temporary commercial signage placed on residential properties.
(1). Aggregate area up to six (6) square feet for residential lots with no frontages on a
designated state highway;
(2) Aggregate area up to thirty-two (32) square feet for Residential lots with frontages on a
designated state highway;
(3).Signs must be removed fourteen (14) days after use is no longer required;
(4). One (1) sign per street frontage.
(5). One (1) sign per state highway frontage.
(8g) Off-Site Subdivision Signs. Subdivision tracts of twentyfive (205) or more lots may be
permitted to install off-site directional advertising signage subject to the approval of an administrative use
permit subject to the following conditions:
(i1) The subdivision tract shall be located within the City of Atascadero;
(ii2) No more than three (3) signs shall be allowed with a maximum height of fifteenten
(1510) feet and sixtyforty (6040) square feet of sign area;
(iii3) No flags, banners or other decorations shall be affixed to the sign;
(iv4) The signs shall not be illuminated;
(v5) All signs shall be located on private property with written permission from the property
owner provided to the City;
(vi)6) A building permit shall be obtained for the signs;
(vii7) The signs shall be removed prior to final occupancy of the last unit in the tract or
after a period of three (3) years whichever is less. The applicant may apply annually for a one (1) year
time extension for active construction projects.
(14) Redevelopment Projects. Any sign program approved and entered into by the Community
Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero, so long as the program is otherwise consistent with the General
Plan of the City of Atascadero.
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9-15.005009 Allowed signs.Allowed Signs
The following are the types of permanent signage allowed in zoning districts in Table 15-1 in
addition to the standards in this subsection and chapter.
Table 15-1 – Sign Area and Height Regulations
Zoning
District
Total
Aggregate
Sign Area
(Square Feet)
Sign Type
Maximum
Sign Area
(Square Feet)
Maximum
Sign Height
(feet)
Special Restriction
All
Agriculture
and
Residential
Districts
N/A
Subdivision
Identification
36 6 Residential Single Family /
Multi-Family Developments of
five (5) units or more
Home Occupation 4 4 Home Occupations require a
valid business license
CN, CP, CR,
CS, CT,
CPK, IP, I
125 and may
be divided by
using more
than one (1)
type of sign
Awning Sign N/A N/A
Building Name Sign 20 N/A Identify the building not the
tenant(s).
Freeway Sign N/A N/A Refer to Section 9-15.010
Light Pole Signage 8 N/A Refer to section 9-15.009(a)(8)
Monument Sign N/A 6 One (1) sign per 200 lineal feet
of frontage
Multi-Tenant
Freestanding Sign
50 12 An additional 10 sf per tenant
is allowed for sign area,
maximum 100 sf
Projecting Sign 15 N/A 8-foot min. height clearance &
may encroach into ROW
Suspended Sign 15 N/A 8-foot min. height clearance
Wall Sign N/A N/A May not exceed one (1) sf per
lineal feet of business frontage
Window Lettering N/A N/A Not to Exceed 50% of the
window area
DO, DC
50 and may be
divided by
using more
than one (1)
type of sign
Awning Sign N/A N/A
Building Name Sign 20 N/A Limited to buildings with three
(3) or more tenants and
identify the building not the
tenants.
Monument Sign 40 4 Height Measure from natural
grade
Projected Sign N/A N/A 8-foot min. height clearance &
may encroach into ROW
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Table 15-1 – Sign Area and Height Regulations
Zoning
District
Total
Aggregate
Sign Area
(Square Feet)
Sign Type
Maximum
Sign Area
(Square Feet)
Maximum
Sign Height
(feet)
Special Restriction
Suspended Sign 18 N/A 8-foot min. height clearance &
may encroach into ROW
Wall Sign N/A N/A May not exceed one (1) sf per
lineal feet of business frontage
and located below the top of
the parapet or roofline
Window Lettering 20 N/A Not to exceed 33% of the
window area
L, LS, P, OS
100 and may
be divided by
using more
than one (1)
type of sign
Monument Signage 40 10 Height Measure from natural
grade
Suspended Sign 10 N/A
Wall Signage 40 N/A
(a) Commercial and Industrial Zones. The aggregate sign square footage allowed per site is one
hundred twenty-five (125) square feet. This sign square footage may be divided by using more than one
(1) type of sign, provided that the aggregate sign square footage allowed per sign does not exceed the
following standards:
(1) Wall Sign. One (1) wall sign per building face with public street frontage or parking lot
frontage (except those facing a residential zone) per business (up to two (2) businesses at the same
location). Maximum size for wall signs may not exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of business
building frontage or forty (40) square feet, whichever is less.
(2) Monument Sign. One (1) monument sign per two hundred (200) lineal feet of public street
frontage per site (except streets adjacent to a residential zone). Maximum size of monument sign is not to
exceed sixty (60) square feet, and a maximum height of ten six (106) feet from the natural grade.
(3) Suspended Sign. One (1) suspended sign, with an aggregate area not exceeding fifteen (15)
square feet, and a minimum ground clearance of eight (8) feet or as regulated by the Uniform Sign
CodeCalifornia Building Code or successor code.
(4) Projecting Sign. One (1) projecting sign with an aggregate area not to exceed fifteen (15)
square feet. Minimum ground clearance must be eight (8) feet, or as regulated by the Uniform Sign
CodeCalifornia Building Code or successor code. Projecting signs may not be closer than five (5) feet to a
public right-of-way. A projecting sign may encroach up to five (5) feet within the public right-of-way
with issuance of an encroachment permit.
(5) Tenant Sign. Centers with three (3) or more tenants may have one (1) tenant wall sign per
business street frontage (except streets adjacent to a residential zone). The aggregate area of tenant signs
is not to exceed one (1) square foot per lineal foot of business frontage, or twenty (20) square feet,
whichever is less per tenant. Centers may have one (1) center identification monument sign per two
hundred (200) lineal feet of street frontage, with a maximum sign area of sixty (60) square feet. M ajor
tenants (ten thousand (10,000) square feet or more) may have one hundred fifty percent (150%) more wall
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sign area. Awning Signage. A logo/insignia or name may be painted, silk-screened, or appliquéd onto the
awning.
i. Sign Area. The area of signage on an awning shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the
area of the awning face.
ii. Projection and Clearance. Awnings may project a maximum of five (5) feet into the
public right-of-way and shall maintain a minimum vertical clearance from the ground of eight (8) feet. A
projection into the right-of-way requires issuance of an encroachment permit.
iii. Design. Awnings shall be securely attached to the buildings and well maintained. No
supports or poles may be located in the public right-of-way.
(6) Multi-Tenant Signage. Multi-tenant centers with two (2) or more tenants may have additional
signage as specified in this subsection.
i. Freestanding Sign. A multi-tenant freestanding sign may be utilized along a designated
major or minor arterial road that is directly adjacent to the property.
ii. Freestanding Sign Height. Maximum height shall be twelve (12) feet.
iii. Sign Area. Maximum sign area of 50 square feet plus an additional ten (10) square feet
per tenant for a maximum of 100 square feet.
iv. Wall Signage. For tenants greater than 10,000 square feet in size, an additional one
hundred and fifty percent (150%) more wall sign area may be permitted.
(7) Gas Station Canopies. In addition to the signs allowed above, a maximum of twenty (20)
square feet signs, logos and or color banding shall be permitted on no more than two (2) sides of a pump
island canopy structure. The remainder of the pump canopy fascia shall be of an architectural treatment
consistent with site architecture.
(8) Light Pole Signage. A permanent light pole within a parking lot or property may be utilized for
temporary banner or signage that does not count towards total aggregate sign area provided the following
is followed:
i. Minimum Ground Clearance. Eight (8) feet minimum or as required by the California
Building Code, whichever is greater.
ii. Sign Area. Maximum of six (6) square feet of sign area for each pole.
iii. Location. Light Pole signage shall be located on private property.
iv. Number of Light Poles. A minimum of one (1) light pole may be utilized. A maximum of
twenty-five (25) percent of the total number of light poles within a parking lot.
v. Number of Signs. A maximum of two (2) signs per pole.
vi. Placement. Temporary signage on poles shall be placed within decorative frames or
brackets.
vii. Prohibited Types of Signage on Poles. The following shall be prohibited to be placed on
light poles:
(a). Posting of signage or messages above the height of the light pole structure;
(b). Digital display message signs;
(c). Internally illuminated signage;
(d). Changeable copy signage;
(e). Faded, torn, or otherwise damaged signage.
(b) Downtown Districts.
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(1) Applicability. Signs within the downtown zoning districts are subject to all applicable
requirements of the City’s Sign Ordinance, except as provided by this section.
(2) Design Review. The design, materials, illumination and location of all signs shall be reviewed
for consistency with the Downtown Design Guidelines.
(3) Maximum Allowed Sign Area. Each business shall be allowed a total of one (1) square foot of
sign area per linear foot of the street frontage occupied by the business, with a minimum total of twenty
(20) square feet allowed for each business, and a maximum total sign area of fifty (50) square feet.
(4) Standards for Specific Types of Signs.
(ia) Wall Signs.
ai. Maximum Number. Each business may have one (1) wall sign, except corner buildings,
which may have two (2). A single facade may have a wall sign or awning sign (subsection (d)(2) of this
section), but not both.
iib. Height. Wall signs shall be located below the top of the parapet or roofline on single
story buildings and below the second floor sill on multi-story buildings.
ciii. Placement and Materials. The sign may be painted directly on a wall, formed of
individual letters attached to a wall, or consist of a sign panel attached to the wall, provided that the
design is consistent with the architectural style and features of the building facade. Internally illuminated
“can” signs are not allowed.
(bii) Awning Signs. Awning signs may be used instead of allowable wall signs on the same building
facade. A logo/insignia or name may be painted, silk-screened, or appliquéd onto the awning.
ia. Sign Area. The area of signage on an awning shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%)
of the area of the awning face.
iiB. Projection and Clearance. Awnings may project a maximum of five (5) feet into the
public right-of-way and shall maintain a minimum vertical clearance from the ground of eight (8) feet. A
projection into the right-of-way requires issuance of an encroachment permit.
iiic. Design. Awnings shall be securely attached to the buildings and well maintained. No
supports or poles may be located in the public right-of-way. Awnings shall complement the building they
are attached to.
(ciii) Projecting Signs. Projecting signs may be allowed as follows:
ai. Maximum Number and Area. Each business within the downtown is allowed a projecting
sign in addition to the wall signs allowed by this section.
1. If the projection is two (2) sided, each side of the sign shall be used in the total allowab le area
calculation (subsection (c) of this section).
ii2. No projecting signs shall exceed nine (9) square feet in area per side.
iiib. Projection and Clearance. Projecting signs may extend five (5) feet into the public right -
of-way and must maintain a minimum vertical clearance of eight (8) feet. Signage within the City right-
of-way requires issuance of an encroachment permit.
c. Alternative Use of Decorative Pennants. Decorative individual pennants (not strings of
pennants) may be used as an alternative to an allowed projecting sign. Only fabric pennants may be used.
The image may be painted, silk-screened or appliquéd on the fabric. Any business logo or insignia shall
be included within the total allowable projecting sign area. All decorative pennants shall be well
maintained and of professional quality.
(ivd) Monument Signs. Uses Buildings occupying over ten thousand (10,000) square feet may be
allowed a monument sign in compliance with the Sign Ordinancethat are setback a minimum of ten (10)
feet from the edge of sidewalk, in addition to the sign area and types of signs allowed by this section.
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Maximum size of monument sign is not to exceed sixty forty (6040) square feet, and a maximum height
of ten six (106) feet from the natural grade.
(ve) Window Graphics. Window graphics shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the storefront
window area, or twenty (20) square feet, whichever is less. Window graphics are not counted as part of
the maximum sign area allowed a business.
(vif) Multi-Tenant Directory Signs. Multi-tenant directory signs shall not exceed seventy-two (72)
inches per tenant. The multi-tenant directory signs are allowed in addition to the sign area and types of
signs allowed by this section, provided that the design is consistent with t he architectural style and
features of the building facade.
(viig) Building Name Sign. A building name sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet. The
building name sign shall be limited to buildings with at least three (3) tenants and shall identify t he
building, not a business within the building. The building name sign is allowed in addition to the sign area
and types of signs allowed by this section, provided that the design is consistent with the architectural
style and features of the building facade.
(c) Public and Recreation Zones. The following signs are allowed in the P, and L Zones, provided
that the aggregate area of signs per site does not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
(1) Wall Sign. One (1) wall sign for each public street frontage for business or tenants with a sign
area maximum of ten percent (10%) of the building face or up to a maximum of forty (40) square feet.,
whichever is less.
(2) Suspended Sign. One (1) suspended sign for each public street frontage, with a maximum area
of ten (10) square feet for each business or tenant.
(3) Monument Sign. One (1) monument sign for each business per three hundred (300) lineal feet
of public street frontage. Monument signs may have a maximum sign area of forty (40) square feet, and a
maximum height of ten four (410) feet from the natural grade.
(d) All Zoning Districts. The following signs may be allowed, either by conditional use permit or
administrative use permit, as specified, in all zoning districts.
(1) Community Identification Sign. Community identification signs may be allowed, by
conditional use permit, on arterial streets entering the City with a maximum area of eighty (80) square
feet and a maximum height of twelve (12) feet. Such signs may include the name of the City, name s of
civic or religious organizations, and names and locations of City facilities. Such signs shall not contain
the names of businesses of commercial products.
(2) Information Kiosks. Kiosks for the permanent and/or temporary display of information
including community and civic activities, and advertising for local commercial establishments may be
allowed. Approval of the size, location, and maintenance requirements for such kiosks shall be
established through administrative use permit.
(3) Changeable Copy Sign. Approval of the size, location, purpose, design, and content of
changeable copy signs shall be by conditional use permit or administrative use permit as provided in
Section 9-15.003(d)(7).
(4) Public Transit Facilities. At the discretion of the Community Services DirectorPublic Works
Director or their designee, advertising signs may be placed on buses and designated bus stop benches
used in connection with a public transit program provided by the City of Atascadero. Signs on buses shall
be limited to one (1) on each side, neither of which exceeds six (6) square feet. Signs on benches shall be
limited to one (1) sign which shall be placed on the back of the bench and which shall not exceed ten (10)
inches by thirty-six (36) inches. Additional signs and/or modification signs associated with public transit
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facilities may be approved through conditional use permit process. (Ord. 499 § 2, 2006; Ord. 400 § 1,
2002; Ord. 376 § 2 (Exh. A), 2000; Ord. 354 § 1, 1998; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.010 Freeway Signs.
(6) Freeway Signs. In addition to the signs allowed above, sites located adjacent to Highway 101
or a Highway 101 frontage road may be authorized, through administrative use permit, approval to use a
freeway oriented sign as provided below:
(ai) Businesses located on freeway frontage of Highway 101, and that are a restaurant, service
station, provide lodging, or are a dealer of new automobiles, may have a pole mounted freeway oriented
sign with an area not to exceed one (1) square foot of sign area per lineal foot of freeway oriented
building frontage up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet, whichever is less. Pole mounted signs shall
not exceed fifty (50) feet in height or the minimum height necessary for effective visibility (see Section 9 -
15.00611(c)).
(bii) Where the principal use is planned shopping, office or industrial complex with five (5) or more
tenants, a building-mounted freeway oriented sign may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed
one (1) square foot for each lineal foot of building frontage up to sixty (60) square feet per principal
tenant, whichever is less.
(ciii) Where the building area of a single tenant building exceeds ten thousand (10,000) square feet,
a building-mounted freeway oriented sign may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed one (1)
square foot for each lineal foot of building frontage up to sixty (60) square feet, whichever is less.
(d) Where the building area of a single tenant building is less than ten thousand (10,000) square
feet, a building-mounted freeway oriented sign may be allowed with a maximum area of forty (40) square
feet with a maximum letter height of fourteen (14) inches.
(e) Freeway wall signs shall be constructed of individual three-dimensional letters or logos.
Rectangular box or cabinet signs shall not be allowed along the US 101 frontage. Signs may be internally
illuminated pan channel letters.
9-15.006011 Exceptions to sign standardsDesign Exceptions.
The sign area or other limitations of this chapter may be modified, increased or decreased through
approval of an administrative use permit. In reviewing an administrative use permit, the following criteria
shall be considered:
(a) The need for such signing is based on the purposes set forth in Section 9-15.001;
(b) The opportunity to combine signs for more than one (1) use on a single sign structure has been
considered;
(c) For freeway oriented signs, the sign area and height are the minimum needed to achieve
adequate visibility along the freeway due to highway ramp locations and grade differences; and
(d) Conformance with all other applicable codes and ordinances of the City, including, but not
limited to, the Zoning Ordinance, General Plan and its several elements, and the appearance review
guidelines. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.007 Sign construction standards.
(Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
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9-15.008012 Sign maintenance and Abandoned Signs.
All signs established in this City are subject to this code regarding safety, maintenance, and repair.
All signs are to be properly maintained in a safe and legible condition at all times. Any sign that is fifty
percent (50%) or more damaged or deteriorated, must be repaired and brought into conformance with this
chapter will be presumed to be abandoned as defined in Section 9-15.003007(d)(2). (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002;
Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.009 Sign permit application package.
9-15.010013 Legal nonconforming Non-conforming signs.
The use of a legal nonconforming sign may continue as follows:
(a) Free-Standing and Attached Signs. A legal nonconforming sign shall not be:
(1) Increased in area;
(2) Moved from its location on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title unless
required by law or pursuant to this title;
(3) Be provided with increased or intensified lighting;
(4) Changed to an advertisement for a business not occupying the premises or a product not sold
on the premises.
(b) Sign Copy. The advertising copy on a legal nonconforming sign may be changed, except as
provided by subsections (a), (c) and (d) of this section.
(c) Discontinued Use. If the use of a building or land associated with a legal nonconforming sign
is discontinued for a period of three (3) months or more, any signing except for an off -premises sign shall
be removed and thereafter conform to the provisions of the chapter.
(d) Public Nuisances. Any nonconforming sign which is found to present danger to the public or
becomes abandoned due to disrepair or lack of proper maintenance may be declared a public nuisance and
abated as set forth in Chapter 9-8 (Enforcement).
(e) Destroyed Signs. If a legal nonconforming sign is destroyed to the extent of fifty percent
(50%) or more of its replacement cost prior to its destruction by fire, explosion or act of God, i t may be
restored only if it is brought into full conformance with the provisions of this chapter. If the sign is
damaged to the extent of less than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost, it may be restored to its
former legal nonconforming status. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.011014 Code Eenforcement.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced pursuant to Section 9-8.101 et seq., of Title 9. (Ord.
400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992 and Title 12, Code Enforcement or its successor code. )
9-15.012.4 Posting on structures.
All signage within the public right-of-way shall be self-supporting and freestanding. No temporary
sign shall be posted on any streetlight, utility pole, post, pole, or structure supporting a traffic-control sign
or signal, fire hydrant, or similar structures in the public right-of-way.
(a) Safety of Placement. Temporary signs posted in the public right-of-way shall meet the
following criteria:
(1) When located in the Corner Clear Zone, the sign shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in height.
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(2) Signs shall not obstruct a motorist’s view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, traffic -control
signs, or signals, or otherwise represent a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(3) Signs shall not impede a pedestrian’s free use of the sidewalk.
(4) Signs shall be securely affixed to the property on which they are placed.
(5) Signs may not be posted without the permission of the property owner.
(b) No permit nor deposit is required for the posting of temporary signs on public property by the
City. (Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
9-15.013015 Private placement.Signage on City Property
Any sign placed on property owned by the City of Atascadero, or within the right-of-way of a
dedicated public street without the permission of the City may be removed by the City without prior
notice. This section shall not be interpreted to violate the First Amendment to the Constitution of the
United States.
9-15.016 Substitution Clause
Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the extent that this section allows a
sign containing a commercial message, a non-commercial signage shall be allowed to the same extent.
The non-commercial message may occupy the entire sign area or any portion thereof, and may substitute
or be combined with the commercial message. The sign message may be changed from commercial to
non-commercial message to another, as frequently as desired by the sign’s owner, provided that the sign
is not prohibited and the sign continues to comply with all requirements of this section.
9-15.017 Severability Clause
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phase of this sign ordinance is for any reason held to
be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this sign ordinance. The
City Council of the City of Atascadero hereby declares that it would have adopted the Sign Ordinance in
each section, subsection, sentence, or phase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section,
subsections, sentences, clauses, or phases be declared invalid.
9-15.002018 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) Abandoned Signs. A sign is abandoned when for a period of ninety (90) days or more, there is
no sign copy appearing on the sign, or where the establishment with which the sign is associated has
ceased operation, or where it is relatively clear that the sign has been forsaken or deserted. Any sign
which is a conforming sign not in use, but which could be re -used in conjunction with the ownership or
operation of a new business on a property, shall not fall under the definition of abandoned.
(b) Alteration. Any change of size, shape, illumination, position, location, construction or
supporting structure of an existing sign.
(c) Animated Sign. A sign with action or motion, rotating, flashing or color changes, excepting
therefrom wind actuated elements such as flags, banners, streamers, whirligigs or other similar devices,
and public service signs such as time and temperature units.
(d) Balloon, Inflatable Signs, or Inflatable Attention-getting Devices. Any air or gas filled
device located, attached, or tethered to the ground, site, merchandise, building, or roof and used for the
purpose of signage, advertising or attention-getting.
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(e) Banner. Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is attached to a building or
other structure erected for another purpose. Flags, as defined in this section, shall not be considered
banners.
(f) Building Complex. A building or group of buildings on one (1) or more lots or building sites
containing three (3) or more separate businesses or industrial uses and sharing common parking facilities.
(g) Building Face. The outermost surface of any exterior wall of a building, but not including
cornices, bay windows, balconies, or other architectural features which extend beyond the general
outermost surface of such exterior wall.
Building Frontage. Building Face that fronts a public street, measured in linear feet from the edge
of wall to the edge of wall.
Cabinet Sign. Also referred to as “can sign”. A sign that contains all the text and/or logo symbols
on the display face of an enclosed cabinet
(h) Canopy Sign. Any sign that is part of a projecting awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic, or
structural protective cover over a door, entrance or window or outdoor service area, or otherwise attached
to a building face.
(i) Changeable Copy Sign. A sign with changeable copy, regardless of the method of attachment
or the materials of construction.
(j) Commercial Speech. Any message, the prevailing thrust of which is to propose a commercial
transaction.
(k) Commercial Signage. Any sign with wording, logo, or other representation that, directly
or indirectly, names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial
activity.
(l) Corner Clear Zone. The area at a street corner inscribed by a line drawn between points
established by measuring back fifteen (15) feet from the beginning of the curb radius along the curb line,
or edge of pavement when there is no curb, and the face of the curb or edge of pavement.
Construction. A property that has been issued a building permit by the City of Atascadero for
activities related to demolition, remodel, or new construction of a property.
Digital Display. The portion of a sign message made up of internally illuminated components
capable of changing a message periodically. Digital displays may include but not limited to LCD, LED,
plasma, or high intensity displays (hid).
(m) Dormer. A structure located above the height of a wall projecting from a sloping roof t hat is
enclosed on both sides and top, and does not project above top of the roof structure.
(n) Dwelling Unit. Any building or portion thereof which contains living facilities, including
provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
(o) Enforcement Officer. Any City official or agent designated by the City Manager as having
authority to enforce the provisions of this article.
(p) Flag. A device, generally made of flexible materials, usually cloth, paper or plastic, usually
used as a symbol of a government, school, or religion, and not containing a commercial message.
(q) Freestanding Sign. Any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on, or
anchored in, the ground which are independent from any building or other structure . This definition may
include pole signs, ground signs and monument signs.
Feather Flag. Also known as a blade sign, teardrop sign, or similar type of temporary signage that
is constructed of cloth, canvas, plastic fabric, or similar lightweight, non-rigid material and that is
supported by a single vertical pole mounted into the ground or portable structure.
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(r) Ground Sign. Any freestanding sign greater than six (6) feet in height and supported wholly
by uprights, braces, or poles in or upon the ground and where any supports or angle irons are enclosed in
a wood, plastic, metal or other decorative form, such that the angle irons or supports are not visible. The
entire bottom of a ground sign is generally in contact or in close proximity to the ground.
(s) Height. The height of any sign shall be the measurement from the top of the sign cabinet,
including all ornamentation and supports, to the existing grade beneath the sign.
(t) Illegal Sign. Any sign placed without all required governmental approval and/or permits at the
time such sign was placed or is an existing sign which was not constructed in accordance with the
ordinances and other applicable laws in effect on the date of construction, did not receive government
approval or permits, or a legal nonconforming sign that has exceeded its authorized amortization period.
(u) Illuminated Sign. Any sign employing the use of lighting sources for the purpose of
decorating, outlining, accentuating or brightening the sign area.
(v) Incidental Sign. A sign, generally informational, that has a purpose secondary to the use of the
lot on which it is located, such as no parking, entrance, loading only, telephone and other similar
directives. A sign that also includes a commercial message is not considered incidental.
(w) Institutional. Uses whose primary function is furtherance of the public health, safety and
welfare, generally, but not exclusively noncommercial in nature, including, but not limited to the
following: hospitals and similar health care facilities, airports, cemeteries, recreational clubs and lodges,
museums, theaters and similar cultural institutions, churches and similar religious institutions, detention
facilities, fire and police stations, emergency shelters, marinas, parks and similar recreational facilities,
schools and similar educational institutions, public utility facilities other than business offices.
(x) Legal Nonconforming Sign. A sign which was legal when first erected, with all necessary
permits, but due to a change in the law it became nonconforming.
Light Pole Signage. A temporary banner or sign that id designed to be attached to a permanent light
pole and where the temporary sign element can be changed without modifying the structure.
(y) Lot. Any piece or parcel of land or a portion of a subdivision, t he boundaries of which have
been established by some legal instrument of record, that is recognized and intended as a unit for the
purpose of transfer of ownership.
(z) Lot Frontage. Those portions of a lot or building site which abut a public street. For purposes
of determining frontage on corner lots and through lots, all sides of a lot abutting a public street
(excluding an alley) shall be considered frontage.
(aa) Marquee. A permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by the building and
projecting beyond the building face.
(bb) Monument Sign. A freestanding sign which is supported by a base which extends the entire
length of the sign area and is an integral part of the design.
(cc) Multi-Faced Sign. A sign with two or more sign faces where any two sign faces are oriented
such that they have an interior angle of greater than forty-five (45) degrees from each other.
Murals. A large picture, image (including but not limited to painted art) which is painted,
constructed, or affixed directing only a vertical building wall, which may or may not contain text, logos,
and/or symbols. May also include a mural sign.
(dd) Noncommercial Signage. Any signage which is not determined to be commercial signage, as
defined herein.
(ee) Noncommercial Speech. Any message which is not determined to be commercial speech as
defined herein.
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(ff) Nonstructural Trim. The molding, battens, caps, nailing strips, lattice, cutouts, or letters and
walkways which are attached to the sign structure.
(gg) Obscene Signs. Signage when taken as a whole, which to the average person applying
contemporary statewide standards, appeals to the prurient interest and as a whole depicts or describes in a
patently offensive way sexual conduct which lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.
(hh) Off-Site Commercial Signage. Signage that is not located on the site of the business,
accommodations, services, or commercial activity served by the sign.
(ii) On-Site Commercial Signage. A sign advertising the business, accommodations, services or
commercial activities provided on the site on which the sign is located.
(jj) Permanent Sign. Any legal sign designed or used in excess of forty-five (45) days.
(kk) Permitted Sign. Signs permitted pursuant to this article.
Person Sign. A person, human mascot, sign spinner, or human sign that may be attired or decorated
with commercial signage, images, costumes, masks, or other symbols that may display commercial
message with the purposes of drawing attention to or advertising for an on premise activity.
(ll) Pole Signs. A sign wholly supported by one (1) or more poles and otherwise separated from
the ground by air.
(mm) Portable Sign or A-frame Sign. Any freestanding, moveable sign.
(nn) Prohibited Signs. Signs specified in Section 9-15.003(d)007 of this chapter or any sign not
specified in Section 9-15.0058 through 9-15.010, nor in compliance with the design criteria for this
chapter.
(oo) Projecting Sign. A sign which projects more than twelve (12) inches from the exterior face of
a building wall or facade and which uses the building wall as its primary source of support.
(pp) Project Entrance Sign. An on-site sign used to identify the name of an apartment housing
complex, mobilehome park, condominium subdivision or other residential subdivision.
Projected Image Sign. A sign which involves an image projected on the face of a wall, structure,
sidewalk, or other surface from a distant electronic device such that the image does not originate from the
plan of the wall, structure, sidewalk, or other surface.
Pylon Sign. A freestanding sign with visible supporting poles or other foundational structures.
(qq) Public Service Sign. A noncommercial sign that provides general information that benefits the
public, such as electronic changeable time and temperature units. The renewal of any part of an existing
sign for the purpose of its maintenance.
(rr) Roof Sign. A sign erected upon or above a roof (angled surface) or a parapet of a building or
structure, and not contained within a dormer (flat surface).
(ss) Setback Area. The setback area shall be that area defined as the required minimum yard as
specified by the Zoning Ordinance for each Zoning District, unless a specific setback is designated within
this chapter.
(tt) Sign. Any device, fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic, illumination,
symbol, or writing to advertise, announce the purpose of, or identify the purpose of a person or entity, or
to communicate information of any kind to the public, with the exception of the following:
(1) Such devices not exceeding one (1) square foot in area and bearing only property numbers,
post box number, names of occupants or other similar identification on a site;
(2) Flags and other insignia of any government not displaying a commercial message;
(3) Legal notices, identification, informational or directional/traffic controlling devices erected or
required by government agencies;
(4) Decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks or moving parts;
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(5) Holiday decorations and lights;
(6) Government traffic controlling devices are not considered signs for purposes of this chapter
due to their distinct purpose.
(uu) Sign Area. The entire area contained within the frame, cabinet or fixture, including all
ornamentation or decoration used to attract attention. In the case of pole signs, that area above the
supporting column, provided such supporting column is not decorated or displayed with advertising. The
area of signs painted on walls, individual letter signs, trough signs, and other directly illuminated signs,
shall be calculated on the basis of the smallest rectangle, circle or spherical figure that will enclose the
entire copy area of the sign. The area of any two (2) or more faced signs or type signs having any interior
angle of more than forty-five (45) degrees (multi-faces signs) shall be the total area of all faces or panels.
If all interior angles are forty-five (45) degrees or less, the greatest sized panel or face shall only be
counted as the sign area.
(vv) Sign Copy. Any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs or other symbolistic representation
incorporated into a sign with the purpose of attracting attention to the subject matter.
(ww) Sign Face. The surface of the sign upon, against, or through which the message is displayed or
illustrated on the sign.
(xx) Sign Structure. Any structure that supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined in
this section. A sign structure may be a single pole and may or may not be an integral part of the building.
(yy) Site. A lot, or group of contiguous lots, with or without development, in single ownership, or
having multiple owners, all of whom join in an application for signage.
(zz) Street. A public or private highway, road or thoroughfare which affords the principal means of
access to adjacent lots. (Ord. 499 § 2, 2006; Ord. 400 § 1, 2002; Ord. 255 § 2, 1992)
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A T A S C A D E R O
Signage Handbook
City of Atascadero
Community Development Department
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The City of Atascadero Signage Ordinance is based on the City’s
responsibility to protect the general public’s health, safety and
welfare. The spirit of this sign ordinance is based on the City’s desire
to protect the economy and aesthetics of the community.
The purpose of the sign ordinance is to establish sign regulations that are intended
to:
◊ Maintain and improve the aesthetic environment.
◊ Foster the City’s ability to attract sources of economic development and growth.
◊ Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication.
◊ Implement quality sign design standards.
◊ Enable fair and consistent enforcement.
◊ Minimize possible adverse impacts of signs to maintain a positive City image.
◊ Enhance traffic safety throughout the City.
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The City of Atascadero Signage Ordinance is based on the City’s
responsibility to protect the general public’s health, safety and
welfare. The spirit of this sign ordinance is based on the City’s desire
to protect the economy and aesthetics of the community.
The purpose of the sign ordinance is to establish sign regulations that are intended
to:
◊ Maintain and improve the aesthetic environment.
◊ Foster the City’s ability to attract sources of economic development and growth.
◊ Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication.
◊ Implement quality sign design standards.
◊ Enable fair and consistent enforcement.
◊ Minimize possible adverse impacts of signs to maintain a positive City image.
◊ Enhance traffic safety throughout the City.
A T A S C A D E R O
Signage Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ................................................................................................................i
Table of Contents .............................................................................................ii
Sign Design Guidelines ....................................................................................1
Sign Process ......................................................................................................1
Signs Allowed By Zone ....................................................................................2
Sign Types .........................................................................................................4
Appendix .........................................................................................................10
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A T A S C A D E R O
Signage Handbook
SIGN DESIGN GUIDELINES
SIGN PROCESS AND PERMITS
ESTABLISH NEED
SIGN PERMIT APP
PERMIT ISSUED
INSTALL SIGN
MAINTAIN SIGN
Complement color, material, scale, lettering, and
lighting is encouraged to complement the surrounding
environment and building(s) that the sign address.
Character: Signs shall enhance the public realm and
aid in the creation of a street’s character. Signs shall
not impede pedestrian traffic, block sight lines along
roadways, or disturb adjacent residences.
Audience: Signs intended for tourists or residents,
may impact sign design. Regardless of audience,
sign design shall conform to regulations in the sign
ordinance.
Concise: Information on signs shall be brief, clear,
and simple with appropriately sized lettering, and
information hierarchy. When appropriate, symbols can
be used in place of texts.
Size: Signs shall never overpower the building. The
sign shall fit comfortably into the architecture of the
storefront. Signs shall be mounted in a manner that
does not detract from the building.
Consistent: Signs shall be internally consistent. If
multiple tenants are listed on a single sign or a multi-
tenant building, variation should be limited.
Timeless: Sign design should convey a timeless
character of a street, place, or business. Signs should be
designed with durable materials and be well maintained.
Illumination: Lighting used with signs shall be focused
and minimal. Lighting shall be in scale with the sign and
facade.
Whether you are an existing business or new to Atascadero, we want to help! Some signs
do not require permits, while others do. Please utilize this handbook to determine what
types of signs require permits or visit www.atascadero.org/signage or give us a call at (805)
461-5000 to discuss signage with a Staff member. Thinking outside the box? Contact us
and we can help make it happen!
If you or your sign professional determine you need a sign permit, you can obtain a permit
by visiting Historic City Hall or by downloading a signage permit package online at www.
atascadero.org/signage. Applicable permit fees will apply.
Signage will be reviewed to ensure it meets City Standards and California Building Code,
if applicable. Permits are issued and can be picked up at Historic City Hall (6500 Palma
Avenue). Signage permits are considered express permits and take approximately 48 hours
to process.
Permits are valid for 180 days to install signage. After installation, please contact the building
inspection hot-line at (805) 466-8099 to make an appointment for a quick inspection to
make sure the installation is in compliance with the approved plan.
All signs are to be properly maintained in a safe and legible condition at all times. Any sign
that is fifty percent (50%) or more damaged or deteriorated, must be repaired and brought
into conformance (AMC 9-15.009).
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PLN 2016-1608 – Sign Ordinance Revisions
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