HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2006-244
ORDINANCE NO. 2006- :2 *-L
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE
IX OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH RELATING TO SIGN
REGULATIONS; ESTABLISHING A REQUIREMENT FOR A
UNIFIED SIGN PLAN FOR MULTI-TENANT DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS; ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR
NONCONFORMING SIGNS; ESTABLISHING VARIANCE
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING
FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to promote positive conditions for sign
communication enabling the identification of businesses while eliminating visual clutter in the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has a desire to protect the public safety and welfare
by establishing uniform requirements for installation of signs within the City; and
WHEREAS, by adopting a revised sign code, the City Commission is seeking to create a
framework for a comprehensive and balanced system of sign control, to promote public safety
through clear aesthetic, and pleasant communication between people and environment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. Incornoration of Recitals. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified
and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part by this ordinance
upon adoption hereof.
Section 2. Amendment. Article IX of the Land Development Regulations is amended to
read as follows:
Section 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:
ABANDONED SIGN - A sign is considered abandoned if the business or other use advertised
on that sign is no longer licensed, no longer has an occupational license or is no longer doing
business at the location to which the sign pertains.
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ADVERTISING - Any form of public announcement, copy or graphic intended to aid, directly
or indirectly, in the sale, use or promotion of a product, commodity, service, activity or
entertainment. Tenant and building names are not construed to be advertising. Unless specifically
permitted, no sign regulated by this chapter shall contain advertising.
ANIMATED SIGN - A sign that uses motion of any part by any means, or that displays
flashing, oscillating, sequential or intermittent lights other than time and temperature signs, stock
market price quotations and changeable copy signs.
ATTENTION-GETTING DEVICES - Blinking or flashing lights, streamer lights, pennants,
banners, balloons streamers, and all fluttering, spinning or other type attention attractors or
advertising devices.
AWNING SIGN - A sign placed on an awning that is supported entirely from the exterior wall
of a building and composed of a nonrigid material, and a supporting framework.
BALLOON SIGN - Any sign of fabric type material, inflated by air to a point of semi rigidity
for the purpose of floating above the ground or a building.
BANNER SIGN - A sign having characters, letters or illustrations applied to cloth, plastic,
paper or fabric of any kind with only such material for backing. Flags shall not be considered as
a banner.
BARE BULB SIGN - Any sign with an exposed bulb or other illuminating device but not
including neon tubing.
BILLBOARD - A sign, including signs located in the public right-of-way, utilized for
advertising an establishment, an activity, a product, service or entertainment, which is sold,
produced, manufactured, available or furnished at a place other than on the property on which
the structure is located.
BOX/CABINET WALL SIGN - Any sign, the face of which is enclosed, bordered or contained
within a box-like structure, frame or other device.
BUILDING FRONTAGE - The horizontal distance on the ground from one end of a building
to the other, parallel to the designated front lot line of the property, as determined by the Director
of Zoning, Planning and Building.
BUILDING IDENTITY SIGN - A sign naming a single structure or property or the identity of
the building's primary tenant.
BUNTING - Any kind of pennant, streamer or other similar fabric decoration.
BUS BENCH/SHELTER ADVERTISING SIGN - Any sign painted on or attached to a bench
or to a shelter used by persons awaiting transportation.
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CANOPY SIGN - A sign hanging underneath a pedestrian shelter canopy in a multitenant
center.
CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN - A sign displaying messages that can is, or is intended to be,
changed electronically, or by use of removable letters and numerals.
CHANNEL LETTER SIGN - A sign using three dimensional letters, numbers or logos with a
groove, or other indentation or recess in the surface having an independent physical existence
from the building or other structure to which it is attached.
CITY MANAGER - The City Manager of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida or persons
designated by the City Manager to interpret, administer, and enforce this chapter.
COMMUNITY SERVICE SIGN/SPECIAL EVENT SIGN - Any temporary sign, which
advertises solely a function or event of a nonprofit organization, civic event or meeting, or other
similar activity of a temporary nature.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN - A sign containing information relating to improvements to an
existing building or to new construction such as the project name, names of a general contractor,
architect, engineer or similar firm.
CORNER LOCATION - Any freestanding building located adjacent to the intersection of two
public streets.
DETACHED/FREESTANDING SIGN - Any sign that is not attached to or painted on a
building, but that is affixed to a supporting structure that is attached to the ground by a concrete
or permanent foundation. Such signs include monument signs. SlieR sigHS eo Ilat iaelooe pale
sigHS lIRa pylall siglls.
DEVELOPMENT IDENTIFICATION SIGN - A sign installed on a building or around the
perimeter of a residential development or neighborhood identifying the name of that building,
development, or neighborhood.
DIRECTIONAL/INSTITUTIONAL SIGN - A sign that guides or directs the public and
contains no advertising. The name of the facility (such as a store name) to which the sign
provides direction may be included when all other requirements in this chapter are met.
Directional signs for public institutions, government and civic facilities may be located within
the public street right-of-way.
DIRECTOR - The Director of Zoning, Planning and Building.
DIRECTORY SIGN - A sign index consisting of the names of tenants of an office building,
shopping center or other multitenant center.
ENTRANCE FEATURE - Any combination of decorative structures and landscape elements
located at the entrance to the development, which identify or draw attention to the development
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and/or act to control ingress and egress to the development. An entrance feature may include,
although is not necessarily limited to, ornamental walls, fences, identifYing lettering, logos,
works of art, and other landscape elements, as well as gatehouses, either singly or in any
combination.
EXTERNALL y ILLUMINATED SIGN - Any sign illuminated by shielded electric lights
(including reverse channel lighting and back-lighting), which are not part of the sign. All
externally illuminated signs shall have the illumination device fully screened from view.
FACADE - The front face of a building from the ground to the roofline.
FLAG - Any fabric containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols used as a symbol of a
goverrunent or other public or private entity.
GOVERNMENT INSTRUCTIONAL SIGN - A noncommercial sign permanently erected
and/or maintained by the City, the county or the state, or any agency thereof. Such sign may
include legal notices, identification and information.
HOSPITAL - For purposes of this chapter, this term shall apply to only acute care hospitals and
associated on-site facilities with a minimum of300 inpatient beds.
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN - Any sign having translucent characters, letters,
designs, logos or outlines illuminated by electric lights located within the sign or luminous tubes,
not including neon, designed for that purpose.
MARQUEE SIGN - Any sign attached to or hung from a covered structure projecting from and
supported by the building with independent roof and drainage provisions, and which is erected
over a doorway or entranceway as protection against the weather.
MODEL SIGN - A sign that designates a particular dwelling unit or units that is exhibited to
depict other units of a similar design for sale or rent.
MONUMENT/GROUND SIGN - A stone, masonry or stucco sign mounted on a freestanding
solid structure supported solely by its own ground-mounted base Sf sllflperteel BY tV/a pele like
slIflpeFts Rat te elteeeel 18 iRefleS iR Ileight wlliell is flet attaelled or affixed in any way to a
building or other structure.
MULTITENANT CENTER - Any shopping center, office center, hotel or business center,
including ancillary commercial uses within a multifamily development, in which two or more
occupancies abut each other on the site or share common parking facilities or driveways or are
otherwise related.
MURALS - Any mosaic, painting or graphic art technique applied, implanted or placed directly
onto an exterior wall.
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NAMEPLATE SIGN - A sign indicating the name, and/or profession or address of a person,
persons or business legally occupying the premises.
NEON SIGN - Any sign or building trims utilizing neon or other similar gas for illumination.
NONCONFORMING SIGN - A legal and permitted sign (including a sign for which a variance
has been granted) existing as of the effective date of this chapter but which does not comply with
the requirements of this chapter or any amendments to this chapter.
OFFICE BUILDING - A principal building primarily used for the conduct of business, such as
administration, clerical services and consultation with clients and associates. Such buildings can
be of any size with one or more office concerns as tenants.
OFF-PREMISES SIGN - Any 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 open house sign shall not
be considered an off-premises sign.
PAINTED WALL SIGN - Any painted sign attached to and erected parallel to the face of, or
painted on the outside wall of any building.
PARAPET - A false front or wall extension above the roofline of a principal building, i.e., a
vertical false front or wall extension above the roof level.
PARAPET SIGN - Any sign attached to or supported by a parapet.
PARCEL FRONTAGE - The distance, for which a lot line of a property adjoins a street, from
one property line intersecting said street to the furthest distance property line intersecting the
same street.
PARKING SIGN - A sign displaying a letter "P" and intended to identifY the location and
access to publicly accessible parking.
PEDESTRIAN SIGN - A sign, wall or projecting, located not higher than 15 feet above grade,
solely for the identification of a tenant name, may be fabricated of wood, metal or ceramics may
have a painted surface, reverse or channel letters, is illuminated externally or in accord with
reverse letter definition. This signage is particularly intended to provide unique, stylized, and
artistically crafted images and forms expressive of individual merchants and services to provide
visual interest and design diversity within retail districts oriented to the sidewalk level.
POLE SIGN - Any sign erected upon a pole or poles, excluding ground signs that is wholly
independent of any building and/or other structure for support.
POLITICAL SIGN - A temporary sign erected by a political candidate, group or agent thereof,
for the purpose of advertising a candidacy or stating a position regarding an issue upon which the
voters of the City shall vote.
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PORTABLE SIGN - Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent
structure or any sign designed to be transported. Portable signs shall include, but not be limited
to signs designed to be transported by means of wheels; skid-mounted signs; signs converted to
A- or T-frames; menu and sandwich signs; balloon signs and vehicle signs.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING - The primary structure excluding ancillary, accessory or attached
structures or devices.
PROJECTING SIGN - A sign directly attached to and extending from a building or other
structure by more than 12 inches. Projecting signs shall not overhang the public right-of-way to
within three feet of the curb line or more than 1/3 of the sidewalk width.
PROPERTY - Real property as a unit, which contains the premises and occupancies.
PYLON SIGN - A sign attached to or painted on the face of a vertical or horizontal extension
of any face ofa building which extension constitutes an integral part of the building structure.
RACEWAY - An enclosed channel of metal or nonmetallic materials designed for housing
electrical wires or cables. For purposes of these regulations, raceways are located behind channel
letters and may be used for support of the letters. In no instance will raceways be permitted
which are longer than the lettering they are located behind.
REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE SIGN - A portable sign indicating property for rent, lease or
sale that is currently open for inspection and located on such property
REAL ESTATE SIGN - A temporary sign erected on site by the owner or his/her agent,
indicating property which is for rent, lease or sale, open for inspection, shown by appointment
only or such similar announcement.
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT - An area of land zoned for residential development.
RESTAURANT MENU BOARD SIGN - A case or board within or upon which is posted a
restaurant menu, mounted on a building wall adjacent to the front door entrance or upon a
movable stand in conjunction with an approved sidewalk cafe unenclosed dining area, which
may be placed at the property line, for the purpose of displaying the food and beverage menu
selections of the dining establishment.
REVERSE CHANNEL LETTER SIGN - Opaque individual letters, numbers or logos that are
mounted directly on the wall with lighting within the letter, number or logo so that they reflect
off of the wall, Le., reverse lighting.
ROOF - The roof of the principal building.
ROOFLINE - The lower extreme of the flat or nearly flat roof limits of the principal building.
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ROOF SIGN - A sign erected over or on the roof, or extending above the roofline, which is
dependent on the roof parapet aT lIjlfleT walls af a JomilEiing for support.
SAFETY SIGN - Any type of safety marking or device as may be prescribed by fire authorities
or any other official public agency.
SERVICES IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE - A freestanding sign structure, incorporating up to
four business signs for retail services available, where permitted, within multifamily apartment
structures.
SIGN - Any structure and all parts composing the same, together with the frame, background
or support therefore, that is used for identification, advertising, informational or display purposes
or any statuary, sculpture molding, casting or other objects used for identification, informational
or display purposes in a permanent or temporary nature. Merchandise vehicles or equipment used
as an attention attractor or advertising device, with or without a printed message, shall be
considered a sign.
SIGN AREA - The square foot area enclosed by the perimeter of the sign structure, including
borders and framing. Brackets and arms supporting projecting signs shall not be included in the
sign area. When a sign is composed of individual letters, symbols or logos only, the sign area is
the area enclosed by a perimeter line forming a single rectangle or square enclosing all letters,
symbols and logos, and shall be measured to the furthest point. In tHe ease af a m8nlHIleRt sign,
the sign area is the sqaare feat area frem the greHlleI to tHe maJdmlHIl Height, times the struetllfe
widtlr.
SIGN HEIGHT - The height of a sign is measured using the crown elevation of the adjacent
street.
SNIPE SIGN - A sign that is tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued or otherwise attached to
trees, poles, stakes, walls, trash receptacles or fences, or to other objects, excluding notices
required by law.
SWINGINGIHANGING SIGN - The term shall mean any sign of larger than four square feet
in size, which swings freely, rotates or revolves from or on supports with or without guy wires.
Canopy signs are not considered to be hanging signs.
TEMPORARY SIGN - Any sign to be displayed for a limited period as specified elsewhere in
this chapter. A temporary sign shall be displayed only on the site to which it applies.
THROUGH STORE - A tenant with frontages on two opposite sides but not corner locations.
TIME AND TEMPERATURE SIGN - A display containing illuminated numerals flashing
alternately to show the time and/or temperature.
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN - Any sign provided for in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices as may be amended from time to time.
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VEHICLE SIGN - A sign affixed to or painted on a transportation vehicle including
automobiles, vans, trucks, boats, trailers and campers for the purpose of identification or
advertisement, excluding signs less than two square feet per side of the vehicle and excluding
signs on vehicles used in the normal day-to-day operations of a business.
V-SIGN - A freestanding sign with two sides angled rather than parallel and flush. The spread
of the V at the open end shall not be greater than the length of its narrowest side. A V -sign shall
be counted as one sign.
WALL SIGN - A sign which is affixed to or painted on and flat against an exterior wall, fascia,
cantilever or marquee of any building that is parallel thereto and supported by such wall, fascia,
cantilever, marquee or building.
WINDOW SIGN - A sign attached to or painted on the inside of a storefront window or door.
Anv sign that can be seen from the outside whether or not attach to storefront glass or door. (Le.
paper. neon etc.)
Section 265-52. Prohibited sie:ns.
A. The following are prohibited:
(I) A sign that covers interrupts or disrupts the major architectural features of a building.
(2) Abandoned signs or signs that relate to a discontinued business or service.
(3) ".11 SigHS whish diSflIElj' servises Elr flrselasts as 8jljlSSSeI tEl the busiH8SS HllIRS.
(4) All signs located on or over public property or right -of-way, except those installed by
governmental agencies or banners attached to publicly approved pole brackets for special event
purposes only.
(5) Animated signs.
(6) Any sign placed on or attached to utility poles except for the purpose of utility
identification.
(7) Any signs that could be confused with traffic signal or traffic sign.
(8) Any signs that constitute a safety hazard. Signs that obstruct any window, door, fire escape,
stairway or opening intended to provide light, air, ingress or egress for any building that would
cause a violation of the City's Building Code.
(9) Attention-getting devices or signs that emit sound, vapor, smoke, or moving signs that
revolve, rotate, flash, etc.
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(10) Balloon signs and pennants, streamers, except where allowed for government purposes and
public purposes, including signs for special events as approved by the City.
(II) Bare bulb signs.
(12) Billboards, other than those lawfully existing on the effective date of these LDRs and
protected by F.S. 9479.15(2).
(13) Box/cabinet wall signs utilizing internal illumination excepting box/cabinet wall signs
comprised of boxes with cabinets consisting of individual letters or where each box/cabinet
consists of an individual letter or where the individual letters are translucent and the sign face is
opaque.
(14) Buntings.
(15) Bus bench/shelter signs.
(16) Changeable copy signs except as specifically permitted under this chapter.
(17) Signs erected or painted on fences or wall enclosures except as specifically permitted in
this chapter.
(18) Marquee signs, except as specifically permitted in this chapter.
(19) Murals except as specifically permitted in this chapter.
(20) Neon signs (other than reverse channel, wall and pedestrian signs where permitted)
including exposed neon building trim.
(21) Off-premises signs.
(22) Painted wall signs except for pedestrian signs where permitted.
(23) Parapet signs, except that 50% of that portion of a sign located in an area with a parapet
may extend above the roofline.
(24) Any signs illuminated from outside the boundaries of the sign unless the source of
illumination is not visible from any abutting right-of-way or any adjacent property.
(25) Pole signs.
(26) Portable signs, except as specifically permitted under this chapter.
(27) Projecting signs, except canopy signs.
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(28) Pylon signs.
(29) Roof signs, except where the sign is permanentlv attached to a parapet or upper walls of a
building for support.
(30) Service station pump island banners or advertising or promotional signs.
(31) Signs attached to trees or other vegetative landscaping material.
(32) Signs placed on awnings, shades, canvas or other similar structures, except as specifically
permitted.
(33) Signs with raceways.
(34) Snipe signs.
(35) Swinginglhanging signs, except for City sponsored banners and pedestrian signs.
(36) Vehicle signs when used for advertising purposes at a given location or site in addition to
or in lieu of temporary or other signs permitted under this chapter.
(37) Inflatable signs.
(38) Any vehicle sign affixed to a vehicle that remains stationary for a period in excess of 24
hours.
Section 265-53. Required shrns: No Permit Required
The following signs shall be placed where appropriate by a property owner and do not require a
permit:
A. Safety signs.
B. Address numbers.
(I)Residential building with four dwelling units or less: Address numerals at least four
inches high but not greater than 10 inches.
(2)Residential building with more than four dwelling units: Address numerals at least 10
inches high.
(3)Nonresidential buildings: Address numerals at least 10 inches high.
C. Handicapped parking and handicapped access signs in accordance with state handicapped
parking and Federal Disabilities Act access requirements.
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D. Traffic control signs.
E. Baay Streller SigHs: ,A.s reqloliFea by Miami Datle CellRty Cede.
F.E. Parking for general public use (not assigned or tenant only): Parking lots or garages shall
be identified by a parking sign displaying the letter "P" located within five feet of a property line
at primary vehicular entrance drives.
Section 265-54. Other sil!:ns: No permit required.
The following signs may be place without the filing of an application for the issuance of a permit
or the payment of a fee, but shall, unless otherwise exempted, be subject to all other regulations
set forth in these LDRs. The foregoing exemption from filing shall not be construed to waive the
other provisions of this chapter or the structural requirements outlined by this chapter and/or the
Florida Building Code, as may be amended from time to time.
A. Government instructional signs.
B. Temporary holiday decorations, provided they carry no advertising matter, and further
provided that they are not in place more than 45 days and are removed 14 days after the holiday
ends.
C. No-trespassing and no-dumping signs not to exceed two square feet in sign area and not to
exceed four per lot.
D. Permitted flags.
E. Nameplate signs in residential districts when letters for said signs do not exceed two square
feet in sign area.
F. Nameplate signs in nonresidential districts on the rear of the building with sign area not in
excess of three square feet and with letters not exceeding three inches in height.
G. Signs of a noncommercial nature erected by public utilities.
H. Signs indicating the availability of accommodation in hotels, motels, etc., when said signs
conform to all provisions of this chapter and when said sign area does not exceed three square
feet.
I. Changes of copy in permitted changeable copy sign.
J. Painting, repainting, cleaning and other normal maintenance and repair of an approved sign
or sign structure, unless a structural alteration is made.
K. Memorial tablets or signs, and historic markers erected by duly constituted and authorized
public authorities. Such signs may be located off site.
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L. Small signs displayed on site for the direction or convenience of the public, such as signs
which direct traffic or identify the location of restrooms, public telephones, freight entrances or
parking areas or limitations on the use of drive-through windows. No such sign shall exceed two
square feet in area or be located closer than five feet to any lot line.
M. Small signs placed by a public utility showing the location of underground facilities. No such
sign shall exceed two square feet in area.
N. Signs located on site warning the public against fishing, trespassing, dangerous animals,
swimming or the like. Such signs may be freestanding or attached to a fence, and such shall not
exceed two square feet in area. Such signs shall be posted at approximate eye level and shall not
be located closer than five feet to any street line.
Section 265-55. Residential permanent sie:ns.
A. Development identification sign.
(I) Permitted for:
(a) Multifamily buildings with more than five units;
(b) Single-family developments with more than five units;
(c) Religious institutions, schools and public uses.
(d) Where multifamily dwellings are part of a larger mixed-use development, there shall be
only one residential development identification sign on each public street frontage of the
development.
(2) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(3) Maximum number: one monument sign per street frontage, indicating the name and address
of complex.
(4) Maximum sign area: ~ 36 square feet.
(5) Sign height: eight feet including a minimum pedestal height of 2 feet.
(6) Setback: six feet from right-of-way, 15 feet from side property line. All signs shall meet the
site safetv triangle requirements under this Code.
(7) Illumination: externally illuminated sign only.
(8) Changeable copy sign: schools, religious and public institutions only may be permitted one
changeable copy sign in lieu of the permitted monument sign. Said sign shall not exceed 32
square feet.
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B. Directional sign.
(I) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum number: one per vehicular access point.
(3) Maximum sign area: four square feet each.
(4) Sign height: three feet.
(5) Setback: six feet from right-of-way, 15 feet from side property line.
(6) Illumination: externally illuminated signs only.
(7) Other restrictions: logos may cover no more than 25% of the sign area.
C. Services identification signage.
(I) Approvals necessary: City Manager.
(2) Maximum number: one services identification signage display per multifamily structure.
(3) Maximum sign area: 32 square feet.
(4) Sign height: eight feet.
(5) Setback: six feet from right-of-way, 15 feet from side property line.
(6) Illumination: externally illuminated signs only.
Section 265-56. Nonresidential. Town Center and mixed use resort district siens.
A. Monument Signs.
(I) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum number: one per parcel;
a) Non residential. Town Center -If parcel has 300 feet or more of street frontage and more
than one, two-way access point, one additional sign may be permitted.
b) Mixed Use Resort District - A sign shall be permitted for each principal building. for
those developments with more than one access point to service individual principal buildings
within the development.
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c) When a monument sign is constructed on a site that has more than one occupant it is the
propertv owner's responsibilitv to determine if the sign shall be devoted to identification of
the building( s). the anchor occupants. all occupants. or some combination thereof.
(3) Maximum sign area: ~8 square feet 78 square feet for non residential. Town Center. and
Mixed Use Resort Districts. 48 square feet for freestanding commercial signs.
(4) Maximum Overall Sign height: 15 feet, (10 feet for freestanding retail), including minimum
pedestal height of2 feet. Pedestal cannot be more than fiftv (50) percent of total sign height and
must be fullv screened with landscape material.
(5). Setback: six feet from right-of-way, 20 feet from side property line. All signs shall meet the
site safetv triangle requirements under this Code.
(6) Illumination: externally illuminated or internally illuminated sign letters or logos only. Logos
may cover no more than 25% of the sign area.
(a) Milt Use ReseR Distriet ChElHgeaele eeJl)' sigHS shall be pefffiittea Bet te eKeeea ~8
square feet. The message ea the ehRBgeable esp)' sigH shall remaia sa the sigH fer a miaimlHB
sf 2 ~ aSIif befere RB)' aew message is aisJllayeEi.
(7). Supplemental provisions: a changeable copy sign for schools, religious and public
institutions only may be permitted in lieu of the permitted monument sign.
B. Wall signs: permitted only on buildings where the majority of the first floor is in
retail use or on building facades abutting streets or pedestrian plazas.
(1) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum number.
(a) Office: one per wall face, or two for walls over 80 feet in length.
(b)Retail: one sign per tenant. On corner or through store locations mav have an additional
wall sign. Such second sign shall be limited to 50% ofthe square footage of the primarY sign
and shall not be placed on the same building elevation as the primarY sign.
(3) Maximum sign area: for establishments with up to two hundred feet of frontage on a single
elevation, one square foot for each lineal foot of tenant frontage up to a maximum of 35 square
feet. For establishments with over 200 feet of frontage on a single elevation, one square foot for
each one lineal foot of tenant frontage up to a maximum permitted sign area of s() 75 square
feet.
(4) Illumination: reverse channel or channel letter sign only.
(5) Supplemental provisions: see gas station provisions contained in this section.
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(6) Multi tenant shopping center shall conform with Section 265-58 fk:l (j)ofthis Code.
C. Wall signs: permitted only on office, retail and hotel buildings for signs located
between the first and fourth floors.
(I) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum number: one wall sign per building. Corner or through store locations may have
an additional wall sign. Such second sign shall be limited to 50% of the square footage of the
primary sign and shall not be placed on the same building elevation as the primary sign.
(3) Maximum sign area: one square foot for each one lineal foot of building frontage up to a
maximum of 100 square feet.
(4) Illumination: reverse channel or channel letter sign only location no wall sign shall be
installed on a building elevation that faces an adjacent residentially zoned property located
within 300 feet of the elevation.
(5) Multi tenant shopping center shall conform with Section 265-58 fk:l (j) of this Code.
D. Wall signs: permitted only on office and hotel buildings for signs located four stories
high and above.
(1) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum number: two wall signs per building, with only one wall sign per building
elevation.
(3) Maximum sign area: one and one-half square foot for each one lineal foot of building
frontage, up to a maximum of 150 square feet.
(4) Illumination: reverse channel or channel letter sign only.
(5) Location: no wall sign shall be installed on a building elevation that faces an adjacent
residentially zoned property located within 300 feet of the elevation.
E. Canopy sign.
(I) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum number: one per establishment.
(3) Maximum sign area: four square feet.
(4) Illumination: internal illumination ofletters only.
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(5) Minimum clearance above walk: eight feet. Must be rigidly attached.
F. Awning sign.
(I) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum number: one per establishment.
(3) Lettering: one line; letters not to exceed six inches in height.
(4) Illumination: prohibited
(5) Logo: maximum of four square feet.
(6) Multi tenant shODPing center shall conform with Section 265-58 fl&(j) of this Code.
G. Directory sign.
(I) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum number: one per multitenant center, in addition to other permitted signs.
(3) Maximum sign area: 32 square feet. Complex name and! or address shall not exceed 50% of
base height.
(4) Illumination: externally or internally illuminated signs.
(5) Location: on building wall (or freestanding within internal courtyard).
H. Window sign (permanent).
(1) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum number: one per establishment.
(3) Maximum sign area: four square feet. Da-vs anElllslIfG sf saemtisRG Ghall RSt eslHlt tewarEls
maxim\IIR Sil':R area.
(4) Illumination: prohibited.
I. Directional sign.
(I) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
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(2) Maximum number: to be approved as part of site plan; if not approved as part of site plan,
permit required.
(3) Maximum sign area: six square feet.
(4) Height: three feet.
(5) Other restrictions: logos may cover no more than 25% of the sign area.
Section 265-57. Temporary signs.
The following temporary signs are authorized in the City:
A. Grand opening banner:
(I) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum number: one per project.
(3) Maximum sign area: 30 square feet.
(4) Maximum sign height: four feet.
(5) Length of display: 14 consecutive days after issuance of initial occupational license.
(6) Frequency: one per year per tenant.
(7) Other restrictions: sign copy shall only include "Grand Opening" and the name of the
project. Signs shall indicate expiration date on lower right hand corner.
B. Real estate signs: No permit required.
(1) Residential Districts.
(a) Maximum number: one per lot, except comer lots may have two.
(b) Maximum sign area: Two square feet
(c) Maximum sign height: four feet.
(d) Setback: six feet from property line.
(e) Length of display: shall be removed within 10 days after closing, or in case of property for
lease, within five days after all space is leased.
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(f) Other restrictions: sign copy shall be limited to:
[I] Situation - i.e. sale, rent, lease, zoning, size of property;
[2] Name of owner, broker or agent;
[3] Phone number;
[4] Designs or trademarks not comprising more than 20% of sign area;
(2) Nonresidential District:
(a) Maximum number: one per lot.
(b) Maximum sign area: sixteen square foot.
(c) Maximum sign height: four feet.
(d) Setback: six feet from property line.
(e) Length of display: shall be removed within 10 days after closing, or in case of property for
lease, within five days after all space is leased.
(f) Other restrictions: sign copy shall be limited to:
[1] Situation - i.e. sale, rent, lease, zoning, size of property;
[2] Name of owner, broker or agent;
[3] Phone number;
[4] Designs or trademarks not comprising more than 20% of sign area;
C. Construction signs: Residential and Nonresidential Districts:
(1) Maximum number: one per construction site.
(2) Maximum sign area: 32 square feet.
(3) Maximum sign height: six feet.
(4) Setback: six feet from property line (not in right-of-way or within visibility triangle).
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(5) Length of display: permitted for a twelve-month period from day of building permit issuance
or until construction is completed, provided active construction is ongoing.
(6) Other restrictions: sign copy shall be limited to:
(a) Project Name;
(b )Nature of development;
(c) General contractor;
(d) Architect;
(e) Lending institution;
(f) Owner or agent;
(g) Phone number.
D. Model signs: Residential and Nonresidential Districts.
(I) Maximum number: one per site.
(2) Maximum sign area: four square feet.
(3) Maximum sign height: four feet.
(4) Model arrow signs: three per development not to exceed two square feet each. Shall not be
located in right-of-way or sight visibility triangle.
(5) Time limit: until certificate of occupancy is issued for last house in development.
(6) Other restrictions: Sign copy shall be limited to:
(a) Model;
(b ) Builder;
(c) Architect;
(d) Agent;
(e) Number of bedrooms and baths;
(f) Telephone number.
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E. Window signs: not permitted in Residential Distriet. Non-residential districts
(I) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum sign area: 10% of window area up to a maximum of 10 square feet.
(3) Frequency: business or use shall be limited to five such advertising sign permits per calendar
year.
(4) Time limit: 14 days.
(5) Other limitations:
(a) Product advertising prohibited.
(b) Signs shall indicate expiration date on lower right hand comer.
F. Community service signs/ special event signs: The number, size, duration, and location
of signs to be determined by the City Manager or designee.
G. Murals and Graphics:
Murals and graphics on temporarY construction fencing are prohibited unless auuroved bv the
city commission at site plan review uursuant to Sec. 265-18 of the Land Development
Regulations. The Citv Commission. in its discretion. mav uermit graphics and painted murals on
temuorarv construction fences for aesthetic enhancement of the fence and advertisement of the
proiect to be constructed at site ulan review. A minor change as defined bv the Land
Development Regulations mav be approved administrativelv bv the City Manager without notice
to the Citv Commission. The Citv Manager. or designee. mav impose fees as he/she mav
determine auurouriate for the use of construction fences for advertised PUfDoses in accordance
with Ordinance No. 2002-153.
'Section 265-58. Suuplemental rel!:ulations.
A. Restaurant menu board sign: Restaurant menu board may be placed temporarily upon a
movable stand in conjunction with an approved unenclosed sidewalk cafe dining area or
permanently mounted on a building wall at a restaurant pedestrian entrance.
(I) Approvals necessary: City Manager or designee.
(2) Maximum number: one per establishment.
(3) Maximum sign area: six square feet.
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(4) Height: six feet.
(5) Setback: if placed on a movable stand, the sign may be located at the property/ sidewalk line
provided there is no disruption to pedestrian traffic; otherwise the sign shall be wall mounted
adjacent to the establishment front entrance.
(6) Length of display: movable stand signs shall be displayed only during normal business
hours.
(7) Illumination: indirect light solely for illuminating menu copy.
B. Changeable copy signs.
(I) Drive-through restaurant: In addition to other permitted signs, drive-through restaurant
establishments shall be permitted to have a changeable copy sign showing menu or featured
items, provided it has a transparent protective locked cover; it is affixed to a wall of the
establishment adjacent to the drive-in service window or located freestanding within and parallel
to the drive-in lane area; sign shall not exceed six feet in sign height or 32 square feet in sign
area; a landscaped area screening the base of all such signs. Additionally, whenever such sign is
visible from a right-of-way a landscape material shall also be required and located so as to
screen the sign from the right-of-way.
(2) Cinemas, cultural performance facilities and playhouses: May be permitted one sign in
addition to those permitted by this chapter for the purpose of displaying changeable copy. At no
time shall the additional changeable copy sign exceed 40 square feet in sign area for a single
screen or stage theater. Multiple screen theaters may be permitted additional sign area, of 10
square feet per movie screen. Such changeable copy sign shall contain only the title of the
performance, the MP AA rating, the hours of the performance, and the name of the production
company or of the major star.
(3) Mix Use Resort District - Changeable copv signs shall be permitted not to exceed 48 SQuare
feet. The message on the changeable copv sign shall remain on the sign for a minimum of 24
hour before anv new message is displaved
C. Gasoline station canopies. A company logo not to exceed four square feet shall be
permitted on each side of a gasoline station canopy. Wall signs shall be prohibited on gasoline
station canopies.
D. Rear of signs. Where the rear or side of any sign is visible from any street or from any
adjoining residential zoning district, such side or rear face shall present a completely finished
appearance to screen structural support systems, electrical conduits and boxes, and unpainted
surfaces as determined by the City Manager.
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E. Nuisance and safety.
(I) Illumination. No externally or internally illuminated sign shall cause unreasonably
excessive glare intensity visible from any adjacent residential district.
(2) Sight visibility triangle. No sign shall be located within a twenty-five-foot triangle at the
Intersection of two public streets or within a twenty-foot triangle at the intersection of a public
street and a driveway (measured along the property or right-of-way line) unless it is 30 inches
or less in height.
F. Landscaping of detached and freestanding signs. Unless otherwise provided in these
LDRs, all detached and freestanding signs shall be placed in a planting bed with at least 160
square feet of planting surrounding the sign on all sides. This bed shall contain shrubs, flowers
or other ground cover, and shall be shown on a site plan or survey submitted for approval in
conjunction with a sign permit application. The Citv Manager or designee has the authoritv to
reduce or waive the 160 square feet requirement in circumstances where a Dlanting bed cannot be
located under the sign.
G. Flags.
The number of flagpoles, which can be displayed at one time upon one site, is as follows:
(I) Residential: one pole per site not to exceed a height of 35 feet.
(2) Nonresidential: two poles per site not to exceed a height of 35 feet.
(3) Any commercial use on a parcel of two acres or more may display its corporate emblem in
the form of a flag, provided:
(a) That there is no more than one such flag on any parcel; and
(b) That the area of such corporate emblem shall be deducted from the permitted area of the
building-mounted sign.
(4) Flag size not to exceed 40 square feet.
(5) Height of the flagpole shall be as measured from the crown of the road. Installation of a
flagpole requires a building permit and shall not be located less than seven feet from any public
right-of-way line, or less than five feet from any adjacent property line.
H. Banners within public right-of-way. Banners may be displayed within a public street right-
of-way for a period of up to 30 days provided they are attached only to City approved pole-
mounted brackets installed specifically for banner displays; are solely for the purpose of
promoting public events, seasonal decorations or holidays; and are approved by the City
Commission. In determining whether to grant or deny the request to display a banner, the
Commission shall be guided by the standard that the event for which the banner is to be
displayed shall be of a City-wide, public nature and shall have no commercial advertising except
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for the name and/or logo of the event or cause sponsor which shall not exceed in area 20% of the
banner face.
I. Architectural Embellishments Architectural Embellishments added to a structure for the
purpose of conveving a message as to the purnose of the building or to attract attention to the
building shall be consistent with the design of the building and comoatible with the building and
surrounding structures.
* Editor's note: Former Section 265.58 (I) Fencing deleted and replaced with Section 265.58 (I)
Architectural Embellishments. Former Section 265.58 (I) is now 265.66 of the Code.
J. Uniform sil!:n olano
All signs in multi-tenant proiects shall be subiect to a uniform sign olan and shall comolv with
the following:
(I) All signs mounted to a building shall be uniform in terms of illumination. material.
fabrication and sign area.
(2) All lettering on signs shall be comorised of not more than one font stvle exceot for
registered trade or service marks. Logos shall comprise no more than ten (J 0) percent of
text area.
(3) The sign olan shall be limited to no more than one color that is consistent with the
surrounding architectural standards.
(4) Maximum number: one per store front. Comer or store thru stores shall comolv with
Section 265-56 (A)(B).
(5) Maximum area: fifty (50) 13er-eeat sfleaetll. sf stareH-eat. aet te e),eeed tweatv (20) feet
The requirement set forth in Section 265-56B(3) shall aoolv.
(6) M!llliffillffi Il.eil;:ht: eighteea (18) iaehes
(7) Text shall be limited to business' trade name of franchise name and mav include main
product or service or alternative language text in English if sign is in a foreign language.
(8) Box signs: oermitted onlv on awnings and must be flush with the awning.
(9) Sign plan shall be approved bv the Citv Commission.
Section 265-59. Permit reauired.
It No sign, except for those signs that do not require a permit, shall be painted, constructed,
erected, remodeled, relocated, or expanded until a sign permit for such sign has been obtained in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Said permits shall be issued only after a
determination has been made of full compliance with all conditions of this chapter. No person
shall install, relocate, alter or cause to be installed, relocated or altered, any sign, other than
temporary signs, unless the person is properly licensed to install, relocate, or alter signs in
Miami-Dade County. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly construct or cause to be
constructed a sign contrary to the regulations of this chapter.
A Pennit applications. Applications for permits required by this chapter shall be filed with
the City Manager or designee and shall contain, at a minimum the following information:
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(I) Name and address of owner of proposed sign and/or authorized agent.
(2) Type of sign/or sign structure with all relevant dimensions.
(3) Location and legal description of premises upon which sign is to be located.
(4) A plan or design of the sign, to scale, showing the square foot sign area and sign height of
the sign as well as the sign face, height of letters, colors, materials, lighting, equipment, if any,
and its position relative to the building and/or property line.
(5) Value of the sign.
(6) Written permission to erect proposed sign from owner and/or owners of property on which
said sign is to be erected.
(7) Such other structural and technical information as may be required by the Building Official
or ZllRiRg, PlllllfliRg ami BlIildiRg Direeter. Planning and Zoning Department
B. Permit fees. Permit fees for the erection of signs shall be collected in accordance with the
City Code.
C. Permit issuance and review; labels to be affixed. If upon examination, the City Manager or
designee determines that an application is in conformance with the provisions of this chapter,
he/she shall cause a written permit to be issued authorizing the installation of the sign. With eaeh
permit the City MMager shall alsa ell\lse a lahel to ee isslIed eeariRg a lIfliEJ.lIe ideRtiHeatieR
ffiIffiller. This lahel shall ee affi)[ea te tae sigR ey the permittee pfiar te HRlIl iRSfleetieR ey the
BlIildiag Offieial, iR a mllllflllf sa that the lahel will ee readily ,..isiele faf iRSfleetiaR plllJlases.
A.esellee af slIeh a la-eelllfloll MY sigll eeastF\letea or iRstallea sllall be prima faeie ll"iiaeaee ef
failllfe tll meet tae FeEJ.lIiremeRts af this ehapter.
The application shall be reviewed under the following conditions:
(I) All permit applications shall be reviewed within 30 davs bv the Citv Manager Of
his designee.
(2) Renewal of permits shall not be required unless applicant fails to complv with the
requirements of this chapter.
(3) If a permit application is denied. the applicant shall be notified within 30 davs of
the City's receipt of the completed application.
(4) Permits are personal and not transferable in anv manner to other locations or
applicants.
D. Permit expiration.
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(I) A sign permit shall expire and become null and void if the sign is not erected or a final
inspection has not occurred within a period of three months from the date of the permit.
E. Permit revocation. Permits issued under this chapter shall be valid for the life of the sign
approved. However, any permit may be revoked by the City Manager or designee upon the
determination that the sign is not in full compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
F. Appeals of administrative decisions. Any permittee appealing an administrative decision
relating to a sign application or the permitting process may appeal such decision to the City
Commission by filing a request with the City Clerk within 15 calendar days of the decision of the
City Manager or designee. The Clerk shall place such item on the next available City
Commission agenda.
Section 265-60. Nonconformine siens.
All future changes, modifications or additions, except for routine maintenance and repairs, to any
signs will, at the time of such changes, require conformity to all provisions of this chapter.
A. Amortization of sign code nonconformities. The follo'.viHg sigHs eldstiag at the time ef
adeptieH ef this ek!lflter flliliflg te eeHfeffil fully te the previsiens ef this eMpter are therefore
seemed llefleoHformillg and may remaiH for a peries eftbree years frem the effeetiye eate efthe
LDRs, pre'iieee that fie straetHral alteratioHs, meeifieatioHs or elumges to the size or sh!lfle of the
sigB are mllee thereto aile furtker previded that sketile Ii preperty e'Nfler \'iish te eellfoffil te the
temm ef this artiele, the permit fee shall be wai'iee. .'.11 sllek lleHeeHfefffiiflg SigHS Sflall be
eeHlflletely Feffieyee from tke premises er made te eellferm by Deeemaer 20, 2005.
(I) ;\ny sigH that eees Het eeaf10lrm te all pfO'iisieas of this eaapter;
(2) Tkese sigHS that eiSfllay seriiees er pradllets (lld'ieFtisemellts) as oPflosed te the
bllGifless er estalllishmellt Hame.
Anv lawful permanent sign built prior to the adoption of this Chapter that does not complv with
the maximum height. maximum area, or the number of signs permitted as set-forth in this
Chapter shall be removed or altered to complv with the requirements of this chapter within
twelve (12) months from the dated of the adoption of this Chapter. Notwithstanding the
foregoing. the following amortization periods will apply:
(I) Amortization of pole siens. Pole signs shall be removed or altered to comply with the
requirements of this chapter and its amendments within three (3) months from the date of
adoption of this Chapter.
(2) Monumental and free stan dine sie:ns. Anv monument and freestanding sign which do
not meet the requirements of this Chapter and its amendments shall be removed or altered
to complv with the requirements of this Chapter within six (6) months from the date of
adoption of this Chapter.
(3) Permanent wall sie:ns. Except wall signs in multi-tenant centers or plazas, anv wall sign
that does not meet the requirements of this Chapter and its amendments shall be removed
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or altered to complv with the requirements of this Chapter within six months form the
date of adoption of this Chapter.
(4) Window sil!:ns. Anv window sign that does not meet the requirements of this Chapter and
its amendments shall be altered or removed to complv with the requirements of this
chapter and its amendments.
(5) Multi-tenant center signs. Anv sign in a multi-tenant center that does not meet the
requirements of this Chapter and its amendments shall be altered or removed to complv
with the requirements within twelve (12) months from the adoption of this chapter and its
amendments.
B. Gtftef Termination of nonconforming signs.
(I) By abandonment. Abandonment of a nonconforming sign shall terminate its nonconforming
status.
(2) By damage or poor condition. The nonconforming status of a sign shall cease whenever the
sign is damaged beyond 50% as determined by the City Manager or designee from any cause
whatever, or to the extent the sign becomes a hazard or danger.
(3) Abandoned and damaged signs, as described in this chapter, shall be removed by owners in
accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
C. Maintenance of nonconforming signs. Nonconforming signs shall be maintained in a safe
condition and may be repaired or otherwise maintained provided the sign structure is not moved,
altered or replaced; provided, however, that no repair or alteration shall be made unless first
approved by the City Commission, except when an emergency repair is needed for preservation
of public safety, as certified by the Building Official and City Manager. Unauthorized repair or
alteration will result in the termination of nonconforming status. If the cost of repairing the sign
equals 50% or more of the original cost of the sign, then its classification as a nonconforming
sign shall be automatically revoked and repairs shall be made so that the sign meets all the
requirements of this chapter.
D. NOBeoHformities er8ated by ameHdmeHts to this sigH ehapter. l\ny sigH, ',.<flieh beeemes
neneenfefffiing as a restilt ef aa-y sliBseE\lieat ameBameats Ie this ehapter shall Be eeffijlletely
reme',ea frem the premises, er altered to eeBferm, not later thElB three years Hom the aale stleh
siga beeemes neneeBfeffiling,
E. RegistralieB reEjtiirea. .^.ll nOBeeaformiBg signs that are net registerea with the City Manager,
ptifSllElBt te a fefffi that he/sHe shall previae, within 90 aa;,'s of the effeetive date of this ellapter
lIFe illegal and shall Be removed immediately aRa SHall net be eatitled to starns as lw.yffil
B0BesBforming sigHS.
Section 265-61. Sil!:n maintenance.
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A. Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structural
condition, which shall include the replacement of defective parts, repainting, cleaning and other
acts required for the maintenance of the sign. The area around the base of the sign shall be kept
free of weeds and debris. If a sign does not comply with the above standards, the City Manager
or designee may require its removal in accordance with this chapter.
B. Dangerous or defective signs. No person shall permit to be maintained on any premises
owned or controlled by himlher, any sign that is in a dangerous or defective condition. Such sign
shall be removed or repaired by the owner of the sign or the owner of the premises.
Section 265-62. Removal of improper sil!ns.
A. Removal. The City Manager or designee shall cause the removal of any sign that does not
comply with the requirements of this chapter and Chapter 14, Code Enforcement, of the City of
Sunny Isles Beach Code or, as otherwise outlined by law.
B. Emergency. Notwithstanding the above, the City Manager or designee may cause the
immediate removal of any sign that poses an immediate danger to the health, safety or welfare of
the community. The City Manager or designee may cause the sign to be made safe as an
alternative to removal. In either event, City personnel may enter onto premises, with or without
the property owner's consent, for emergency repair or removal.
C. Removal or repair costs. Costs incurred by the City in removal or repair of a sign shall be
charged to the real property owner on whose property the sign is located. The City shall assess
the entire cost of such demolition, removal or repair, which assessment shall include, but not be
limited to, all administrative costs, postal expenses and newspaper publication costs. Such charge
shall constitute a lien upon such property. The City Clerk shall record such lien in the County's
official record book showing the nature of such lien, the amount thereof and an accurate legal
description of the property. No occupational license shall be approved for such a property until
the full amount associated with the lien, or the full amount in the event no lien has yet been filed,
has been paid to the City by the property owner.
Section 265-63. Temporary political sil!ns.
A. Regulations regarding temporary political signs are outlined III Chapter 227, Signs,
Temporary Political, ofthe City of Sunny Isles Beach Code.
B. All political signs shall be removed within 14 days of election.
Section 265-64. Sil!l1 Ordinance Variance.
A. Variance. It is recognized that the regulations provided herein cannot address all situations
pertaining to signs. The City Commission is therefore. empowered to grant variances from the
provisions of the Chapter upon filing of a variance application with the Planning and Zoning and
Department.
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B. Review of Variance Reauest. The Planning and Zoning Department shall review the
application to evaluate whether the application is complete. If the application is complete the
Department shall cause the application to be scheduled for a public hearing within thirty (30)
davs of the receipt of the application. Baeh ElfllllieatieB shall iRelllae a f.i'ie tfleHslHla aellllfs
($5111111.11Q) fee far aamlllistrati'/8 8J{lleBSeS iR8\1l1'ea IR the IlreeessiBi: af tile ElfllllieatieB. Public
notice for the public hearing before the Citv Commission shall be provided pursuant to Section
265.11 of the Land Development Regulations.
C. Review bv the City Commission. The application for a variance mav be granted if the Citv
Commission finds:
(I) The variance is not contrarv to the public interest
(2) Special conditions and circumstances do not result from actions of the applicant:
(3) A literal enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter mav result in urmecessarv
hardship.
Section 265.65. Penalties.
(I) The Planning and Zoning Director. the Chief Building OfficiaL the Code Enforcement and
Licensing Director shall be authorized to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and pursuant
to said authorization. shall be empowered to enforce as permitted bv law all violations of
this Chapter.
(2) Anv person or entitv found guiltv of violating anv section of this Chapter shall be subiect to
a fine UP to $500.00 per occurrence. Each dav such violation is committed. or permitted to
continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable and if
any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections,
sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they shall remain in effect, it being the
legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 4. Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the Commission, and it is hereby
ordained, that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the code of the
City of Surmy Isles Beach, Florida; and that the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word "ordinance" shall be changed to
"section" or other appropriate word, as required.
Section 5. Repealer. All ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective ten (10) days after adoption on
second reading.
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PASSED and ADOPTED on first reading the ~ay of ~ 2006.
PASSED and ADOPTED on second reading the ~day of FA. ,2006.
ATTEST: ~
~A .
Jane A. Hines, City Clerk
ity Attorney
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Mayor Edelcup
Vice Mayor Brezin
Commissioner Goodman
Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Thaler
_ (Yes)
_ (Yes)
_ (Yes)
_ (Yes)
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FROM:
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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 Fox
(305) 947-2150 Building Department
(305) 947-5107 Fax
City Commission
Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor
Roslyn Brezin, Vice Mayor
Gerry Goodman. Commissioner
Danny Iglesias, Commissioner
Lewis J. Thaler, Commissioner
Police Chief Fred Maas, interim City Manager
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
Jane A. Hines, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
Clay Parker, Building Official! Administrator
Robert Sol era, Assistant Administrator of Building, Code & Licensing
Elena Del Campillo, Zoning TeChni~uJ~
Priscilla Walker, Deputy City Clerk
February 23,2006
Amendment of Sign Regulations Ordinance
At its regular meeting of February 16, 2006, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No.
2006-244, which amended Article IX of the LDRs, relating to sign regulations. Attached is a
copy of the ordinance for your files.
Thank you.
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cc: Police Chief Fred Maas, Interim City Manager
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
Jorge L. Vera, Assistant City Manager
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r~1 CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
~.P NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission, also
sitting as the Local Planning Agency, of the City of Sunny Isles
Beach, Florida, will hold a public hearing in the Sunny Isles
Beach Government Center, David P. Samson Commission
Chambers, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, on
Thursday, February 16, 2006,at 7:30 p.m., to consider final
adoption of the following proposed Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ARTICLE IX OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH RELATING TO SIGN
REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A REQUIREMENT
FOR A UNIFIED SIGN PLAN FOR MULTI-TENANT
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR NONCONFORMING SIGNS;
ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;. PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. .
Inquiries regarding this item may be directed to the City Clerk at
305-947-0606. Copies of these documents are available for
public inspection during normal business hours in City Hall.
Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
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All persons are invited to appear at this meeting or be represented by an agent, or to express their
views In Writing addressed to the City Commission cia the City Cieri<. City of Sunny Isles Beach, 18070
Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. 33180. Any person wishing to address the City
Commission at a public hearing is asked to register with the City Clerk by completing a public
speakers' card prior to the item being heard. The hearing on these matters may be continued at this
meeting and under such circumstances, additional legal notice would not be provided. If a person
decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at
such meeting, they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose.' may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for
introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize
challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons who are disabled and who need
special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the
City Manager at 305-947-0808. no later than 48 hours prior to the proceedings: if hearing impaired,
please teiephone the TIY line at 305-792-1590 for assistance.
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