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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. California Environmental Quality Act. The proposed amendment to certain text of the Transit Villages Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 65) does not require environmental review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), this proposal is exempt from environmental review because there is no possibility that the specific plan amendment may have a significant effect on the environment, insofar as it would make a minor modification to the text of the existing sign regulations and emergency shelter standards contained in the Transit Villages Specific Plan. SECTION 2. Chapter 4 (Development Code) of the Transit Villages Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 65), Section 4.9 entitled "Sign Standards," subsection (F)(6) entitled "Wall Sign," is hereby amended to read as follows: "a. Definition. A sign painted or applied directly to the wall, typically above the storefront or more creatively as approved by the City. This type consists of a single panel or individual letters and/or logo and does not include cabinet signs. This type of sign is intended for viewing from across the street, along the sidewalk, or from an internal plaza or pedestrian passageway. b. Design Standards i. Maximum one wall sign per business along frontage. In multi -tenant buildings, only businesses with ground floor frontage along the sidewalk, internal plaza, or pedestrian passage shall be allowed a wall sign. ii. Wall signs shall be located above the storefront and at least 12 inches from any eave, edge of building, or top of parapet. iii. Maximum thickness of sign as measured from the wall shall not exceed four inches. iv. Minimum of 24 inches between the sign and any windows or doors. v. Internal illumination is permitted for signs on buildings not designated as a historic resource. vi. For designated historic buildings, if illuminated, external illumination is required and shall be mounted to maintain visual integrity of the sign. vii. Wall sign square footage shall not be transferred to other businesses or other building frontages. viii. Cabinet signs or replaceable face signs are prohibited. ix. In all districts, a business within an existing non-residential (commercial or industrial) building shall be permitted to have one wall sign on the primary street or parking lot frontage." 2 I:\Resolutions\Res 8500-8599\8513-Clean-Reso_Amendment_.docx-jm