Ordinance No. 60-11-16 v ORDINANCE NO. 60-11-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SIGNS AND
ADVERTISING STRUCTURES, ARTICLE IV, NONCONFORMING SIGNS
AND WAIVER TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS, SEC. 17 -51 NONCONFORMING
SIGNS, TO ALLOW UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2015, FOR NONCONFORMING
SIGNS TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Sec. 17 -51(5) of the Code of Ordinances requires that all nonconforming signs
come into compliance with all regulations contained in Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances by
September 9, 2012, and
WHEREAS, the recent state of the economy in our nation and in Atlantic Beach has made it
financially difficult for many sign owners to come into compliance with all sign regulations, and said
economic and financial difficulties are expected to last well beyond September 9, 2012, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is in the best interests of the citizens of
Atlantic Beach that the time to come into compliance with the sign regulations in Chapter 17 should be
extended.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE
PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Sec. 17 -51(5) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"(5) Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of paragraphs (1) through (4), all signs
permitted within commercial and industrial zoning districts, pursuant to section
17 -6 of this chapter, shall be made to conform with the provisions of this chapter,
as may be amended on or before January 1, 2015."
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and adoption.
PASSED by the City Commission on first reading this 26th day of September, 2011.
PASSED by the City Commission on second and final reading this 10th day of October, 2011.
ATTEST:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Mike Borno, Mayor
Appro -d as to form and correctness:
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of. Jensen, Esquire
C! Attorney