HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2024-617ORDINANCE 2024 - -'�t—
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTER 227 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, ENTITLED "SIGNS, TEMPORARY POLITICAL," AND
CHAPTER 265, ARTICLE IX, §265-63, ENTITLED "TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS;"
REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 265, ARTICLE IX, §265-57, ENTITLED
"TEMPORARY SIGNS;" AMENDING CHAPTER 265, ARTICLE IX, §265-51, §265-52,
§265-55, §265-56 TO CONFORM TO EXISTING LAW AND TO ESTABLISH
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE AND DISPLAY OF TEMPORARY SIGNS;
RENUMBERING CHAPTER 265, ARTICLE IX, §265-63.1, §265-63.2, AND §265-63.3;
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, in 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its opinion in Reed v.
Town of Gilbert, 576 U.S. 155, 163, 135 S. Ct. 2218, 192 L. Ed. 2d 236 (2015), wherein it held, in
relevant part, that the First Amendment mandates that governmental entities cannot single out
any topic or subject matter for differential treatment in its sign regulations, even if such
regulations do not target or regulate viewpoint or specific content; and
WHEREAS, the Court further opined that its ruling in Reed does not preclude
government entities from enacting and enforcing reasonable sign regulations, which may
include, but are not limited to, non-discriminatory and neutral regulations, such as limits on
size, quantity, placement, location, lighting, and digitization, and that such regulations are valid
to protect public safety and serve legitimate aesthetic objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Court further opined that "in addition to regulating signs put up by
private actors, government entities "may put up all manner of signs to promote safety, as well
as directional signs and signs pointing out historic sites and scenic spots;" and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that temporary signs have become excessive, and
that many temporary signs are distracting and dangerous to motorists and pedestrians, are
confusing to the public, and do not relate to the premises on which they are located, and
substantially detract from the beauty, appearance, and appeal of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds and determines that the City's sign regulations are
intended to regulate in a manner so as to not interfere with, obstruct the vision of or distract
motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians in order to maintain safe roadway conditions for the general
public, and to promote legitimate and substantial aesthetic objectives, beauty, and appeal
throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the City's sign regulations are intended to
regulate temporary signs in a manner to protect the public from the dangers of unsafe signs by
requiring signs to be constructed, installed, and maintained in a safe manner; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission finds and determines that aesthetics is a valid basis for
zoning, and that the regulation of the size and appearance of signs can be based on aesthetic
grounds alone as promoting the general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City's Local Planning Agency has conducted a public hearing, has
determined this Ordinance to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Land
Development Regulations and other Ordinances of the City and recommends approval as
provided herein; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Commission to establish temporary sign regulations
which effectively balance legitimate business and development needs with a safe and
aesthetically attractive environment for residents and visitors to the City; and .
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Commission to ensure the protection of free speech
rights pursuant to the Constitutions of the State of Florida and the United States within the City
and in no event place restrictions that apply to any given sign dependent entirely on the subject
matter, topic, or communicative content of the sign; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,
Florida, to enact by ordinance, regulations governing the use and display of temporary signs,
which serve to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all City residents and visitors, and
protect the beauty and aesthetic appeal of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:'
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified
and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance
upon adoption hereof.
Section 2. Repeal of Chapter 227. Chapter 227 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, entitled "Signs, Temporary Political," is hereby repealed as follows:
f h•.pteF 997 SIGNS, TCIIARGRADV POI ITIf AI
f. 997ThiS r--hapteF shall -he entitled
n n
and- shall gevern the iRstallatien,
% 997 9 13e fini+ions
The fellewiRg weFds, terms and phFases whep ----,;P-d- in this GhapteF shall have the Meanings
1 Additions to existing text are shown by underline, changes to existing text on second reading are shown by
double underline, deletions on first reading are shown as 54ffikethF9ugh and deletions on second reading are shown
as
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TEMPORARY P961TIC.A.1-SIGNIS —Any sip whieh adveeates eF suggests te- the_.re_.;;de_r that he vate
refrain frem sageaking-in anyyway, anY PKegositiGR te-be Yeted upen-by pUhli^ OF any
§ 227 3- and- in-st-all.atienj size and numbeFj time pwiedj bond FeqWiFement.
pFepeFty ewned eF used by the City.
'At- t -hp- ;.A.;rw*RP_.R r=ensent ef the pFepeFty owneF filed with the City Gled( pFiGF49
pes+i.. of +ham,
shall,
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pest 9F eause te be
posted with the Gity a _hA_Rd_ ip the- i i - - euRt ef $990.0-0-.
P%t*Rg the Gash hARd
I.,r geF than s R days aftc,.- +h., .,I.,.. kqR If , n dialate fawk toFeF:Reveall +.,w,.,...-aFy
pelitweal sips within the stateedd time- frame, he shall fArfpit the refuRdable eash bend.
preperiry, with a mawimem total aggregate signahle areaper ceF;a,_.«fA-.r t,-,... ens. City
sidewalk TemPeraFy pekisal signs shall be lesated seIely--aan the ffepeFty side „f the -
sidewalk
414 squaFe feet a
shall hp rpr-.' Fely fasteRed- to the- vt_-hiele iR 8FdeF I. -As PeRsuree that tt�e .-...-.e is eapable E4
in uphir-I
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vehicles, acfRcd fvF—paFpvoeo ^f this
Se6tlAl1 a5 Slsr♦5 Ret sesared te dile
allewed.
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,
FespeRe ihle, fe,r the n mnt r .al e,f ci ie•h signspF_
M Date Af iRstallatieR. Ne pelitieal sign shall -he iRstalled- Mere thap COG days PFieF te the date
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a evpyvf this chapccF to aii gaai�fT�RgcaiiaiaateS, WI116i1 shall Slgn ani dateaR
ccltilTA'PPTCQ gnTCTI CAITCC e7V'I7Tg R the a v c a m c i i c.
§ 727 A Removal e.f 8 . - ..er e•.....r
i
Shall bp IjPPMPd *ACity. if the City FeFneves the sip as a laSt i
rJ rl + th + d a Af remew +I fre,m the pelted r=ash hrind_
dangeF tG the health, of +.. eF welfaree.f +h., ..i+.r Git..+e nte.
r ises, with 'th t the. pFepeFty e. r4 on+ fee em
1C 777 C Cr.fe+re erNent. penalties for affe..e•ee•
shall,WPeR GGRViGtien,
be punished by a
fiRe Ret te exceed >eF iR the eewRty jail Ret te exGeed 60 days,
iGede EIRfeFeemeRt,
9f the Cede
+h apffGpFiate relief it a GeWr+ of eempe.+e.r.t i irrlin+i9 -
§ 797_Ga. Repealer
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Chapter 265. ZONING.
ARTICLE IX - Sign Regulations
§ 265_6? Tew.r......,rY p8litiGal
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T.,MPE) Fy P913+iGal ..f +h`. Gity OfS URRY isle- Bear -1; / ode
Al' 1pvlzlcai oigRS siiai be rune=dca4.r'Fcmir.c4- days -ercrCccivir.
Section 3. Amending Chapter 265, Article IX, Sign Regulations. Article IX, entitled, "Sign
Regulations," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is hereby
amended as follows:
Chapter 265. ZONING.
ARTICLE IX - Sign Regulations
§ 265-51. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this chapter, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
h�V€I�TISIN£ Any erm a publie anneaneen,,erreeFy-eF g,=aphiGl,Ttc„�aid, d„-eet,y-er•
the sale, pse erPremetien 9fpF961WeA, eemmedity, seFyiee, ast+v+ty OF
speGifiGally 1
COMMUNITY SERVIGE SIGN/SPECIAL EVENT SIGN — ARy tempeFaFy SigR, whiel; adve4ises solely
/ /
OFF -PREMISES SIGN — Any sign erected, placed, displayed, maintained, or used for the purpose
of the display of commercial or noncommercial messages not appurtenant to the use of. products
sold on, or the sale or lease of, the propertv upon which it is dis0aved. including anv sign
advertising a commercial establishment, activity, product, service or entertainment that is sold,
produced, manufactured, available or furnished at a place other than on the property upon
which the sign is located. A real estate epen house nigra shall Ret be eensidered-;;Rd
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ON -PREMISES SIGN -Any sign erected placed, displayed, maintained, or used for the purpose of
the display of messages appurtenant to the use of products sold upon, or the sale or lease of,
the property upon which the sign is located.
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RESTAURANT Mr -411-1 BOARD SIGN A ease eF beaFd WithiA 9F WP9R WhiGh is pested a FestaWaAt
,dining „s+-,hlish.. elpt
TEMPORARY SIGN — Any sign te be displayed { li fflite d n ^,d as speeified „1s.,400h^r^ in +hic
E;hapteF.Ahat is neither permanently installed in the ground nor permanently affixed to a building
or structure that is oermanentiv installed in the ground. The term "temporary sign" includes, but
is not limited to A -frame signs, lawn signs, banners, and snipe signs.
„Is .,he iA this ehaptef. n +., gR Shall be displayed enl., .,n
TIME ANDDTEDERATT RE SIGN A display e ptaining illuminated R
tA
I.— the time and/9F tempeFat
265-52. Prohibited signs.
A. The following are prohibited:
(4) All signs located on or over public property or rights-of-way, except those installed
by governmental agencies or banners attached to publicly approved pole brackets
for special event purposes only, as approved by the City.
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RESTAURANT Mr -411-1 BOARD SIGN A ease eF beaFd WithiA 9F WP9R WhiGh is pested a FestaWaAt
,dining „s+-,hlish.. elpt
TEMPORARY SIGN — Any sign te be displayed { li fflite d n ^,d as speeified „1s.,400h^r^ in +hic
E;hapteF.Ahat is neither permanently installed in the ground nor permanently affixed to a building
or structure that is oermanentiv installed in the ground. The term "temporary sign" includes, but
is not limited to A -frame signs, lawn signs, banners, and snipe signs.
„Is .,he iA this ehaptef. n +., gR Shall be displayed enl., .,n
TIME ANDDTEDERATT RE SIGN A display e ptaining illuminated R
tA
I.— the time and/9F tempeFat
265-52. Prohibited signs.
A. The following are prohibited:
(4) All signs located on or over public property or rights-of-way, except those installed
by governmental agencies or banners attached to publicly approved pole brackets
for special event purposes only, as approved by the City.
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§ 265-55. Residential permanent signs.
A. Development identification sign.
(8) Changeable copy sign: s6heels, religieas and 6—i.astittItiens enly Ma h^
s+gR Sshall not exceed 32 square feet.
§ 265-56. Nonresidential, Town Center and Mixed -Use Resort District signs.
A. Monument signs.
1TT ,
§ 265-57. Temporary signs.
The following temporary signs are authorized in the City:
A. G. Rd ^ „ bapper-
(1)
(2) Maximum RumbeR Let-.
(3) Maxim s+gia ecl: 30 squaFe feet
(4) Maximum sign height- fe, ir feet
(6) Cr.,quene.,. tend..+
nGFand Opening"
the -pr e7eGt. Signs shall indicate exp*ration- date ; er-Fight- and -cermet
g o,,.,l ,,.-+- to f.^p-sta idiRg SigRS. Ne ^ ,.„i+ Fed
(1) Residepti-.I ni.-+aels
TarMaximum n u m 13e F� eFl e-peF let, eiEEept E6r"rreivr5-may-na-cecvre.
(G) MheightfeuFTeet.
(d) Setback: six feet-€r-eFn pFepeFty !iF;e.
(e) Length ef display. sha�l�l be removed w*th*n 18 days after 61951"^, OF of
prepenyf9rlease, `"'i+hi.. five days -,fteF all spaGe is I`. -...^,d.
(f,,) Other restrict+ens: s+ga Eepy s#�^'tee-limffited te:
8itwatien—i.e., sale, Fent; lease, a Rg, size ^f ^ ^r +,
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r21 mama of e..,ner broker er aeon+•
f3l Dhene n mbar•
,
!41 Designs+ d- k + eepmprisiRg more than 20 of signaFea; n.d
[91 C' + h I + sl +h mis s +e he rpAted _leased a elsl
L ,
/71 Nenresi,den+i-,l nigtri.+�•
(a) Maximum nbimbeR r 19t 9F • nit
/hl M-..im .m rea.eight square feet._
(G) MaX"mcmrv'bn hreignt• few feet,
LJ\ Ce+h-al. W feet freFR r+v lime_
(e) Length of displa shall bFe.m.eved- ,i+hi 10 days after ..lesiRgeF of
,
ff 9pefty f9F lease, within fide days after all .sr»Ge ic_Ianrnd
(f) Other re,#ri,.+ienr• Sip Gepy rh.,ll he limited +e_
[11 Situatie„i.e., sale, ent lease, zening, size of Pr_oner+y;
f71 Name of ewner broker er -erten+•
131 Dhene mbar•
[4j Designs+ ad- I e+ .•em isine mere than 20% of signaFea; nsl
f[=51 c' + b I at d en the pFemffises +e he n+ed, leased a eld
(a) Dr s+ name;
/h1 Nature of ,Jeyelenmen+•
,
TE\ !_eneFal RtFa ter,
,
/e1 Lending ins+itutien•.
,
QwReF 9F agent;
Trtl Dhene n .her
D. Freestand*Rg _del si Residential andl nlen eri.Jer,+jal niStria+s
/11 Maximum number.
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171 nn.,.,i.,.„ FeUF . .. feet
(3) Maximum sign heighti FGHF feet.
Shall not he L,e-ated— i., Fight _ef_Way OF fight Vi.-ihili+., +,-i-„ gle
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yeaF, in the amewRt of $25.00 peF yeaF. Sweh sips shall net be peFFIFlitted if this FegistFati
A. On -premises temporary signs:
(1) Permit required
(2) Shall not be placed on public rights-of-way or on property owned or used by the City
(including utility poles traffic signs, bus shelters, etc.), unless erected by the City. Any
signs placed in violation of this subsection may be removed by the City without notice.
(3) May not be illuminated and must remain static. A temporary sign may not display any
lighting or illuminations that flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, or vary in
intensity or color.
(4) Cannot be affixed to a balcony railing, rooftop, window, or door.
(5) No temporary sign shall be located on property in such a manner as to interfere with
or present a hazard to the. flow of traffic along the streets adjacent to the property
upon which the sign is located.
(6) Temporary signs shall not be placed on any property without consent of the property
owner.
(7) Temporary signage during construction:
(a) Maximum sign area: 32 square feet
(b) Maximum height: Six (6) feet above grade to top of sign.
(c) Maximum number: Two (2) per property.
(d) Signs must be setback 6' from all property lines or affixed to the permitted
temporary fencing.
(e) May be displayed from day of building permit issuance and must be removed upon
issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy.
ll Murals and graphics. Graphics and murals on temporary construction fencing are
prohibited unless approved by the City Manager or designee. The City Manager or
designee in its discretion, may permit graphics and painted murals on temporary
construction fences for aesthetic enhancement of the fence and advertisement of
the project to be constructed.
(8) Banner Signs:
u Maximum sign area: 30 square feet.
u Maximum number: One (1) per property or in the case of a multi -tenant center,
one (1) per storefront.
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(c) Any additional banners, or banners larger than 30 square feet in size, must be
approved by the City Commission as a Temporary Structure, subiect to Sec. 265-
14.
(d) Can be displayed for 30 consecutive days, once per year.
(e) All banner signs must be securely affixed to an allowable permanent structure.
(9) Freestanding signs in the R-1 and RTH zoning districts:
(a) Maximum number: Two (2) signs per property.
,(J Maximum height: Six (6) feet above grade to top of sign.
(c) Maximum sign area: Six (6) square feet for each sign.
u Sign must be setback at least 6' from all property lines.
(e) Can be displayed for not more than 120 consecutive days, once per year, per sign.
(10) Freestanding signs in the RMF -1, RMF -2, MUR, TCD, B-1, BO zoning districts:
Lal Maximum number: Two (2) signs per property.
u Maximum height: Six (6) feet above grade.
(c) Maximum sign area: Eight (8) square feet for each sign.
(d) Sign must be setback at least 6' from all property lines.
(e) Can be displayed for not more than 120 consecutive days, once per year, per sign.
B. Off -premises temporary signs
(1) No permit required.
(2) Shall not be placed on public rights-of-way or on property owned or used by the City
(including utility poles, traffic signs, bus shelters, etc.), unless erected by the City. Any
signs placed in violation of this subsection may be removed by the City without notice.
(3) May not be illuminated and must remain static. A temporary sign may not display any
lighting or illuminations that flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, or vary in
intensity or color.
(4) Temporary signs shall not be placed on any property without consent of the property
owner.
(5) Can be displayed for not more than 120 consecutive days, once per year, per sign.
(6) Cannot be affixed to a fence, tree, balcony railing, rooftop, window, or door.
(7) In the R-1, RMF -1, and RTH zoning districts:
(a) Maximum number: Three (3) signs per property.
Maximum height: Three (3) feet above grade to top of sign.
(c) Maximum sign area: Three and a half (3.5) square feet for each sign.
(8) In the RMF -2, MUR, TCD, B-1, BO zoning districts
(a) Maximum number: Three (3) per property.
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(b) Maximum height: Six (6) feet above grade to top of sign.
ll Maximum sign area: Eight (8) square feet for each sign.
(d) Must be setback at least 6' from all property lines.
§ 265-63464. Sign ordinance variance.
§ 265-63465. Violations and penalties.
A. The Development Services Director, or his or her designee, a+4GI-the Building Official, or any
Code Enforcement Officer, as defined in §14-1 of the City Cede, shall be authorized to
enforce the provisions of this chapter and, pursuant to said authorization, shall be
empowered to enforce as permitted by law all violations of this chapter.
B. Any person who commits a violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a
civil violation notice, in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Code, for
febmd guilty of vielatiRg aRy seetieR of this r=hap+,,.- ,.hall be subj Gt to a fine up to $500 per
occurrence. Each day such violation is committed, or permitted to continue, shall constitute
a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder, and in accordance with
Chapter 14 of the City Code.
§ 265-0366. Reserved.
Section 5. Repealer. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the
same, are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is
declared invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall not
be affected by such invalidity, but shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 7. Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Commission, and it is hereby
ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and made a part of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach; that the sections of this Ordinance may be
renumbered or re -lettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word "Ordinance" shall
be changed to "Section" or other appropriate word, as required.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective immediately upon adoption
at second reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading this $ day of July 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading thist'`,' dad of August 2024.
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
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ATTEST: ,
Mauricio Bbtancur, CMC, City Clerk
First Reading
a
Motion:�Q��S/��C,�/
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
AlZA-ii '�IZAO
ain E. Boileau, for Nabors, Giblin
& Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
Second Reading
Motion: j� 5' 1p/V/IG� �� Y/'/
S e c o n d: ,044114P OAM,?— w5-hwr— Seconcl:evff�s �'
Vote on First Reading:
Mayor Svechin (Assw
Vice Mayor Lama
Commissioner Jospeh
Commissioner Stuyvesant
Commissioner Viscarra
Vote on Second Reading:
Mayor Svechin
Vice Mayor Lama
Commissioner Joseph
Commissioner Stuyvesant
Commissioner Viscarra
(Yes) (No)
Yes) (No)
✓FYes) (No)
(Yes) (No)
(Yes) (No)
i/ (Yes)
(No)
Yes)
(No)
(Yes)
(No)
Yes)
(No)
(Yes)
(No)
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BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM
Posted To Webpage on
This Business Impact Estimate is given as it relates to the proposed ordinance titled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTER 227 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, ENTITLED "SIGNS, TEMPORARY POLITICAL,” AND CHAPTER 265,
ARTICLE IX, §265-63, ENTITLED "TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS;" REPEALING AND
REPLACING CHAPTER 265, ARTICLE IX, §265-57, ENTITLED "TEMPORARY SIGNS;"
AMENDING CHAPTER 265, ARTICLE IX, §265-51, §265-52, §265-55, §265-56 TO CONFORM
TO EXISTING LAW AND TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE AND
DISPLAY OF TEMPORARY SIGNS; RENUMBERING CHAPTER 265, ARTICLE IX, §265-63.1,
§265-63.2, AND §265-63.3; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Part 1.
Summary of the proposed ordinance and statement of public purpose:
Temporary signs have become excessive, and many temporary signs are distracting and dangerous
to motorists and pedestrians, are confusing to the public, and do not relate to the premises on
which they are located, which substantially detracts from the beauty, appearance, and appeal of
the city. Adoption of this ordinance will ensure the temporary sign regulations effectively balance
legitimate business and development needs with a safe and aesthetically attractive environment
for residents and visitors, while also ensuring the protection of free speech rights.
In 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its opinion in Reed v. Town of Gilbert ,
(2015), wherein it held, that the First Amendment mandates that governmental entities cannot
single out any topic or subject matter for differential treatment in its sign regulations, even if such
regulations do not target or regulate viewpoint or specific content. The Court further opined
that its ruling in Reed does not preclude government entities from enacting and enforcing
reasonable sign regulations, which may include, but are not limited to, non-discriminatory and
neutral regulations, such as limits on size, quantity, placement, location, lighting, and digitization,
and that such regulations are valid to protect public safety and serve legitimate aesthetic
objectives. The Court further opined that "in addition to regulating signs put up by private actors,
government entities "may put up all manner of signs to promote safety, as well as directional signs
and signs pointing out historic sites and scenic spots."
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Part II.
Estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit
businesses in the City of Sunny Isles Beach: (fill out subsections a -c as applicable, if not applicable
write "not applicable')
a. Estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur if the proposed
ordinance is enacted:
None.
b. Identification of any new charges or fee on businesses subject to the proposed ordinance,
or for which businesses will be financially responsible; and
None.
c. An estimate of the City of Sunny Isles Beach's regulatory costs, including an estimate of
revenues from any new charges or fees that will be imposed on businesses to cover such
costs.
None.
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Part III.
Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the ordinance:
Unknown.
Part IV. Additional Information (if any):
The proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance that applies to all persons similarly
situated (individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the proposed ordinance does not affect
only businesses).
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Stan Morris, City Manager
DATE: August 15, 2024
RE: Approval of Repealing Chapter 227 and Amending Chapter 265 of the City's
Code for Temporary Signs
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of this Ordinance.
REASONS:
In 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its opinion in Reed v. Town of Gilbert. (2015),
wherein it held, that the First Amendment mandates that governmental entities cannot single out any
topic or subject matter for differential treatment in its sign regulations, even if such regulations do not
target or regulate viewpoint or specific content. The Court further opined that its ruling in Reed does not
preclude government entities from enacting and enforcing reasonable sign regulations, which may
include, but are not limited to, non-discriminatory and neutral regulations, such as limits on size,
quantity, placement, location, lighting, and digitization, and that such regulations are valid to protect
public safety and serve legitimate aesthetic objectives. The Court further opined that "in addition to
regulating signs put up by private actors, government entities "may put up all manner of signs to
promote safety, as well as directional signs and signs pointing out historic sites and scenic spots."
Temporary signs have become excessive, and many temporary signs are distracting and dangerous to
motorists and pedestrians, are confusing to the public, and do not relate to the premises on which they
are located, which substantially detracts from the beauty, appearance, and appeal of the city. Adoption
of this ordinance will ensure the temporary sign regulations effectively balance legitimate business and
development needs with a safe and aesthetically attractive environment for residents and visitors, while
also ensuring the protection of free speech rights.
Item Number: 9.0
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Section 265-57A(9)e, section 265-57A(10)e, and section 265-57B(5) were revised between first and
second reading, as noted in the ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance (Revised 8/15/24)
Business Impact Estimate
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