Amended Item 8B- Sign Regulations RewriteJacksonville Beach, FL Code of Ordinances
AMENDED AGENDA ITEM 88
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
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Irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained in working order and shall be designed so not to
overlap water zones or to water impervious areas.
No irrigation system shall be installed or maintained abutting any public street which causes water from
the system to spurt onto the roadway or to strike passing vehicular traffic.
The use of grey or re-used water and irrigation quality effluent shall be encouraged as a means of
irrigation wherever possible.
No irrigation system shall be required for an area set aside for native vegetation.
(h) Landscaping near corners and intersections. Trees and landscaping shall comply with the corner visibility
triangle requirements of section 34-395 in addition to the following requirements.
(1) When a driveway or accessway intersects a public right-of-way, clear unobstructed cross visibility shall
be provided within the sight triangle formed by such intersection. The sight triangle shall be measured
from the point of intersection, ten (10) feet along the driveway and then ten (10) feet along the right-
of-way, with the third side being a line connecting the two (2) points. Cross visibility within the sight
triangle shall be unobstructed between the height of two and one-half (2%) feet and eight (8) feet
measured from the top of the nearest curb or edge of the road-way, whichever is closer to the visibility
triangle. Trees within such areas shall have their limbs and foliage trimmed in a manner that no limb or
foliage will extend into the cross visibility area.
(2) To e'nsure proper visibility at the intersection of driveways with public rights-of-way, only properly trimmed
trees as previously stated, ground cover type plants or dwarf plants which do not exceed twenty-four (24)
inches in height, utility poles, street lights and sign standards or supports shall be allowed within the
sight triangle.
(Ord. No. 7500, § 8.3(E), 8-19-91; Ord. No. 99-7768, § 1, 8-2-99)
Sees. 34-426-34-440.-Reserved.
DIVISION 4. -SIGN STANDARDS
FOOTNOTE(S):
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Editor's note-Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, adopted Sept. 7, 2010 repealed the former Div. 4, §§ 34-441-34-451,
and enacted a new Div. 4 as set out herein. The former Div. 4 pertained to sign standards and derived from Ord.
No. 7500, §§ 8.4(A), (B),·§§ 8.4(0)-(J) 8-19-.91; Ord. No. 93-7579, §§ 1, 2, 10-4-93; Ord. No. 2006-7920, §§ 2, 3,
4-3-06; Ord. No. 2006-7921, § 1, 4-3-06; Ord. No. 2009-7964, § 1, 2-2-09.
Sec. 34-441. -Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose of this division to promote the public health, safety and general welfare through reasonable,
consistent and non-discriminatory sign standards. The sign regulations in this division are not intended to censor
speech or to regulate viewpoints, but instead are intended to regulate the adverse secondary effects of signs. The
sign regulations are especially intended to address the secondary effects that may adversely impact aesthetics
and safety. The city is a small resort and primarily single family residential community on the east coast of Florida.
The eastern boundary of Jacksonville Beach is the Atlantic Ocean and the western boundary is the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway (Pablo Creek). The economic base of the city is heavily dependent on visitors from the
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Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia area, as well as other areas of the United States. In order to preserve
and promote the city as a desirable community in which to live, vacation and do business, a pleasing, visually
attractive environment is of foremost importance. The regulation of signs within the city is a highly contributive
means by which to achieve this desired end. These sign regulations have been prepared with the intent of
enhancing the visual environment of the city and promoting its continued well-being, and are intended to:
Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the city;
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Maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the city's ability to attract sources of economic
(2) development and growth;
(3) Improve pedestrian and traffic safety;
(4 ) Minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby public and private property;
(5) Foster the integration of signage with architectural and landscape designs;
Lessen the visual clutter that may otherwise be caused by the proliferation, improper placement,
(6 ) illumination, animation, excessive height, and excessive size (area) of signs which compete for the
attention of pedestrian and vehicular traffic;
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(7) Allow signs that are compatible with their surroundings and aid orientation, while precluding the
placement of signs that contribute to sign clutter or that conceal or obstruct adjacent land uses or signs;
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· (8) Encourage and allow signs that are appropriate to the zoning district in which they are located and
consistent with the category of use and function to which they pertain;
(9) Curtail the size and number of signs and sign messages to the minimum reasonably necessary to
identify a residential or business location and the nature of any such business;
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Establish sign size in relationship to the scale of the lot and building on which the sign is to be placed
or to which it pertains;
Categorize signs based upon the function that they serve and tailor the regulation of signs based upon
their function;
Preclude signs from conflicting with the principal permitted use of the site and adjoining sites;
Regulate signs in a manner so as to not interfere with, obstruct the vision of or distract motorists,
bicyclists or pedestrians;
Except to the extent expressly preempted by state or federal law, ensure that signs are constructed,
installed and maintained in a safe and satisfactory manner, and protect the public from unsafe signs;
(15) Preserve, conserve, protect, and enhance the aesthetic quality and scenic beauty of all districts of the
city;
(16) Allow for traffic control devices consistent with national standards and whose purpose is to promote
highway safety and efficiency by providing for the orderly movement of road users on streets and
highways, and that notify road users of regulations and provide warning and guidance needed for the
safe, uniform and efficient operation of all elements of the traffic stream;
(17) Protect property values by precluding, to the maximum extent possible, sign types that create a
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nuisance to the occupancy or use of other properties as a result of their size, height, illumination,
brightness, or movement;
(18) Protect property values by ensuring that sign types, as well as the numb.er of signs, are in harmony
with buildings, neighborhoods, and conforming signs in the area;
(19) Regulate the appearance and design of signs in a manner that promotes and enhances the
beautification of the city and that complements the natural surroundings in recognition of this city's
reliance on its natural surroundings and beautification efforts in retaining economic advantage for its
resort community, as well as for its major subdivisions, shopping centers and industrial parks;
(20) Enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign regulations;
(21 ) To promote the use of signs which positively contribute to the aesthetics of the community, are
appropriate in scale to the surrounding buildings and landscape, and to advance the city's goals of
quality development;
(22) To provide standards regarding the non-communicative aspects of signs, which are consistent with
applicable provisions of city, county, state and federal law;
(23) To provide flexibility and encourage variety in sign age, and create an incentive to relate signage to the
basic principles of good design; and
(24) Assure that the benefits derived from the expenditure of public funds for the improvement and
beautification of streets, sidewalks, public parks, public.rights-of-way, and other public places and
spaces, are protected by exercising reasonable controls over the physical characteristics and structural
design of signs;
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-442. -Scope.
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This division regulates signs, as defined in this Land Development Code, which are placed on private property
or on property owned by public agencies including the City of Jacksonville Beach, over which the city has zoning
authority.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-443. -Applicability.
The policies, rules and regulations stated in this division apply to all signs within the regulatory scope of this
Code, and to all provisions of this Code, notwithstanding any more specific provisions to the contrary.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-444. -Balancing.
This division states the policy decisions regarding display of signs, were made by the city council after
carefully balancing many competing factors and interests. This division consolidates all general provisions relating
to the installation, regulation and amortization of signs on private property throughout the City of Jacksonville
Beach.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-445. -Regulatory Interpretations.
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It is the city's policy to regulate signs in a constitutional manner, which is content neutral as to noncommercial
signs and viewpoint neutral as to commercial signs. All regulatory interpretations of this division are to be
exercised in light of the city's message neutrality policy. Where a particular type of sign is proposed in a permit
application, and the type is neither expressly allowed nor prohibited by this division, or whenever a sign does not
qualify as a "structure" as defined in the Florida Building Code or this Code, then the city shall approve,
conditionally approve or disapprove the application based on the most similar sign type that is expressly regulated
by this division. All rules and regulations concerning the noncommunicative aspects of signs, such as location,
size, height, illumination, spacing, and orientation, stand enforceable independently of any permit or approval
process.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-446. -Exemptions from the division.
This division does not pertain to the following:
Signs (except a window sign which shall be subject to the provisions of this division) located entirely
(1) inside the premises of a building, enclosed space, or otherwise entirely internal to a property and that are
not visible from the right-of-way or public parking lot, including but not limited to a sports stadium or field.
(2) Signs on a vehicle, other than a prohibited vehicle sign or signs.
(3 ) Statutory signs.
(4 ) Traffic control device signs.
Temporary holiday and seasonal decorations, which are not considered to be signs under this division
(S) and are regulated under the nuisance provisions of the city Code.
(6) Artwork that does not meet the definition of a sign.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-447. -Computation of sign size (area) and sign height.
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The area of a sign is calculated as follows:
Background panel signs. Sign copy which is mounted, affixed, or painted on a background panel or area
a. distinctively painted, textured or constructed as a background for the sign copy, is measured as that area
contained within the sum of the smallest rectangles, squares, triangles, parallelogram, circles or ellipses
that will enclose both the sign copy and the background.
b. Background surface signs. The area of a sign consisting of copy mounted as individual letters or graphics
against a wall, fascia, or parapet of a building surface or another surface, that has not been painted,
textured, or otherwise altered to provide a distinctive background for the sign copy, is measured as the
sum of the smallest rectangles, squares, triangles, parallelograms, circles or ellipses that will enclose
each word, graphic or discrete visual element in the total sign.
c. ffluminated background signs. The area of a sign with copy mounted, affixed, or painted on an illuminated
surface or illuminated element or a building or structure, is measured as the entire illuminated surface or
illuminated element which contains sign copy.
Double-faced signs. If a sign has two display faces, and the interior angle between the two faces is thirty
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(30) degrees or less, then the sign area is one sign face only; however, if the two faces are of different
sizes or shapes, then the larger is used. If the sign has two display faces, and the interior angle between
the two faces is greater than thirty (30) degrees, then the sign area is the sum of the areas of the two
faces.
e. Multi-faced signs. If a sign has three or more faces, then the sign area is the fifty (50) percent of the
aggregate area of all sign faces. The area of each face shall be determined according to subsection (a) or
(b) of this section, as applicable.
f. Sculptural and nonplanar signs. The area of a spherical, free form, sculptural or other nonplanar sign is
fifty (50) percent of the sum of the areas, using only the four vertical sides of the smallest four-sided
polyhedron which will completely enclose the entire sign structure.
(2) Sign height. The height of a freestanding sign is calculated as follows: The height of a freestanding sign shall
be measured as the vertical distance from the average finished grade of the ground below the sign excluding
any filling, berming, mounding or excavating solely for the purposes of increasing the height of the sign, to
the top edge of the highest portion of the sign. For the purposes of this section, average finished grade shall
be considered the lower of:
a. The lowest elevation where the base of the sign meets ground level; or
b. The top of the curb of the nearest public st,reet adjoining the property upon which the sign is erected or
the grade ofthe land at the principal entrance to the lot on which the sign is located.
c. The maximum height or width allowed for a freestanding sign shall not include the optional architectural
embellishments permitted pursuant to subsection 34-450(7)a. of this division.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-448. -Sign illumination.
Sign illumination may not create a nuisance to residential areas or for wildlife and shall be compatible with
(1) the surrounding neighborhood.
(2) Residential signs. Signs on residential uses in any zone may not be separately or specially illuminated,
unless otherwise specified.
(3) General rule for all nonresidential uses. Other than signs on residential uses, all other signs may be
non-illuminated, or illuminated by internal, internal indirect (halo) illumination, or lit by external indirect
illumination, unless otherwise specified. Signs may not be illuminated in a manner which leaves the
illumination device exposed to public view except with the use of neon tubing as provided in subsection (8) of
this section.
(4) Internal illumination. Outdoor, internally illuminated signs, including but not limited to awning/canopy signs,
cabinet signs (whether freestanding or building mounted), changeable copy panels or service island signs,
shall be constructed with an opaque background and translucent letters or other graphical elements, or with a
colored background and lighter letters or graphics.
(5) External indirect illumination. Externally lit signs are permitted to be illuminated only with steady, stationary,
down directed and shielded light sources directed solely onto the sign. Light bulbs or tubes (excluding neon),
used for illuminating a sign, shall not be visible from the adjacent public rights-of-way or residential
properties.
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Illumination of signs adjacent to single-family residential uses. No sign located within 50 feet of a property with
(6 ) a single-family use or zoned for a single-family use shall be internally illuminated.
(7) Any portion of the sign face or sign structure that is illuminated shall count against the total square footage of
allowable sign area.
(8) Neon.
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Exposed neon. Exposed neon tube illumination is not permitted in residential zones, or on residential
uses in any zone. It is allowed in all other places, unless otherwise specified.
Neon borders. Neon illumination used as a sign copy projection, border, frame or other embellishment of
sign copy shall not be included in the total size or area of the sign, provided the measured area of any
such projection or detailed embellishment does not exceed 12 square feet in area, or 25 percent of the
sign display face area, whichever is greater. If neon embellishments exceed these limits, then the
embellishments shall be included and counted as part of the permitted sign area for the use.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-449. -Building permits.
It shall be unlawful for any person or business or the person in charge of the business to erect, construct,
alter or maintain a sign structure, as defined in the Florida Building Code, without first obtaining a building permit
from the city in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Building Code and applicable law. Permit fees for a
building permit shall be paid in accordance with the applicable city fee schedules. The requirement of a building
permit under the Florida Building Code is separate and independent of the requirement for a sign permit under
this division.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-450. -Sign permits.
Unless exempt from permitting, no permanent sign shall be erected, altered, relocated, maintained or
displayed until a sign permit is obtained from and the appropriate fee paid to the city. The sign permit is in addition
to any building permit required to be obtained pursuant to the provisions of the Florida Building Code.
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No sign permit shall be issued for the erection of a prohibited sign.
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A sign lawfully erected may be repainted or have ordinary and customary repairs performed, including
(2) replacement of plastic or glass panels, without a sign permit; however, if such sign is to be structurally
altered in any manner, a new sign permit shall be required and the altered sign must meet all
requirements of this division and this Code.
(3) Exceptions from permitting. The following types of signs, while they may be covered by the general
provisions of this division, shall be exempt from all sign permit requirements of this division:
a. Any sign of the type described in section 34-446, Exemptions [of this] division.
b. Allowed temporary and allowed permanent signs of the type described in subsection 34-453(2), All
districts.
However these exemptions in no way waive requirements of the Florida Building Code; or any limitation or
restriction on the number, size, height, setback, placement or duration of such signs under this division,
or any limitation or restriction under any other applicable law or regulation.
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Permits not required for change of sign copy. No permit or permit fee shall be required for changing the
(4) copy qf a sign, as long as no changes are made to the sign's height, size, location, or structure. This
exemption shall also apply to any change of copy on a changeable copy sign.
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(5) Sign permit applications. A sign permit application for permanent and certain temporary signs, as may be
required by this division, shall be prepared and submitted on forms available at the department of
planning and development. the sign permit application is in addition to any building permit application
required by the Florida Building Code. The applicant shall furnish the following information on or with the
sign permit application form:
a. Name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if available) of the person making
application for the permit. If the applicant is anyone other than the property owner, the applicant
shall provide written authorization from the property owner permitting the installation of the sign.
b. Name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if available) of the property owner. If the
owner is an entity other than an individual, list the contact person's name.
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Name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if available) of the business tenant, if
applicable. If the tenant is an entity other than an individual, list the contact person's name.
Name, address, telephone, e-mail address (if available), and license number of the contractor, if
applicable. If the contractor is an entity other than an individual, list the contact person's name.
Address and legal description of the property upon which the sign is to be located. The legal
address may be located on a certified boundary survey.
Lot frontage on all streets and public rights-of-way.
Indicate in feet and inches the location of the sign in relation to property lines, public rights-of-way,
easements, overhead utility lines, other utility facilities and equipment, buildings and other signs on
the property.
Freestanding signs, including monument signs, shall require an accurate boundary survey signed
and sealed by a land surveyor or engineer licensed in Florida showing the proposed location of the
sign.
For all wall mounted signs, the facade elevation with dimensions, drawn to scale. Windows and
doors and other openings shall be delineated and their dimensions given.
Sign dimensions and elevation, drawn to scale.
Maximum and minimum height of the sign measured from finished grade.
Dimensions of the supporting members of the sign.
Sign illumination, specifying illumination type, placement, and intensity.
Two (2) copies of the plans, specifications, calculations and details, signed and sealed as required
by the Florida Building Code; and specifications documenting the applicable windload and electrical
specifications, if applicable, meeting the minimum requirements of the applicable Electric Code.
Number, type, location and surface area of all existing signs on the same property.
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Notarized signature of applicant. If the value of construction is $2,500.00 or greater, a certified copy
q. of notice of commencement shall be required prior to permit issuance.
(6) Sign construction specifications.
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Florida Building Code. Construction and erection of signs shall be in accordance with the structural
requirements set forth in the Florida Building Code.
National Electrical Code. Signs having electrical connections of any kind shall be wired in
accordance with the National Electrical Code.
c. Inspections. Any sign having an electrical connection shall be permitted, inspected and approved by
the electrical inspector prior to its completion. All sign structures shall be inspected and approved by
the building official. The inspection point shall be selected by the building official. All excavations for
concrete sign support bases shall be inspected and approved by the building official prior to the
pouring of concrete.
d. Support requirements. The supporting members of all signs shall be free of any external bracing
such as guy wires or cables. All supporting columns shall be designed as integral or architectural
features of the sign.
e. Materials. Paper or cardboard signs and cloth or plastic fabric banners may only be used in
conjunction with a special event as provided herein. However, paper or cardboard signs may be used
for indoor window or election signs, when such are allowed.
f. Construction standards. All signs shall be installed and constructed in a professional and
workmanlike manner; and shall be maintained in good and safe structural condition and good
physical appearance. All exposed structural components shall be painted, coated, or made of rust
inhibitive material.
(7) Design requirements. All signs, except temporary signs and off-premises signs, shall be subject to the
design requirements below.
a. Monument signs. Monument sign structures may extend above the allowable height and/or permitted
horizontal dimension for the purposes of architecturally embellishing and enhancing the appearance
. of the sign structure. Such extensions shall not exceed thirty-six (36) inches for the base, eighteen
(18) inches at the top of the sign, or twelve (12) inches for each vertical side of the sign. An
architectural embellishment at the top of a sign shall include the address number or address range
for the parcel, and may include the logo of the business or development project.
b. Tenant panels in monument signs. All tenant panels in a monument sign, including those added to
an existing sign structure, shall be constructed of similar materials and illuminated by a similar
method.
c. Wall signs. Wall signs shall not be installed to cover windows, doors, or other types of fenestration.
[d.] Sign work on all permanent signs shall be performed in a professional manner, with all the letter
strokes plumb, or properly slanted, and with alignment true and level.
(8} Sign permit application review
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a.
An applicant shall submit a sign permit application for a permanent sign to the planning and
development department, building inspection division, or such other office as may be designated by
the city. The sign permit application shall be reviewed for a determination of whether the proposed
sign meets the applicable requirements of this division and any applicable zoning law.
1. The review of the sign permit application shall be completed within thirty (30) days following
receipt of a completed application, not counting the day of receipt and not counting any
Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday which falls upon the first or the thirtieth (30th) after the date
of receipt.
2. A sign permit shall either be approved, approved with conditions (meaning legal conditions
existing in the Code such as dimensional requirements), or disapproved, and the decision shall
be reduced to writing. A disapproval shall include or be accompanied by a statement of the
reason(s) for the disapproval.
3. In the event that no decision is rendered within thirty (30) calendar days following submission,
the application shall be deemed denied.
b. An approval, an approval with conditions, or disapproval by the director of planning and development
shall be deemed the final decision of the city upon the application.
c. In the case of an approval with conditions or a disapproval, including a disapproval by lapse of time
as described herein, an applicant may ask for reconsideration of the decision on the grounds that the
director of planning and development may have overlooked or failed to consider any fact(s) that
would support a different decision.
1. A written request for reconsideration accompanied by such additional fact(s) which address the
deficiencies that the applicant may wish the director of planning and development to consider,
shall be filed with the director of planning and development within fourteen (14) calendar days
after the date of the written decision. No fee shall be required for a request for reconsideration.
2. Upon the timely filing of a request for reconsideration, the decision of the director of planning
and development or designee shall be deemed stayed and not a final decision, until the request
for reconsideration is decided. The request for reconsideration shall be decided within fourteen
(14) days of receipt by the city, not counting any intervening Saturday, Sunday, or legal city
holiday. Such decision shall be in writing and shall include a statement of the reason(s) for the
decision.
d. All decisions shall be mailed, transmitted electronically, or hand delivered to the applicant. A record
shall be kept of the date of mailing, electronic transmittal, or hand delivery. For the purposes of
calculating compliance with the thirty (30) day deadline for a decision upon an application or the
fourteen (14) day deadline for a decision upon request for reconsideration, the decision shall be
deemed made when deposited in the mail, transmitted electronically, or hand delivered to the
applicant.
e. As exceptions to the foregoing, the thirty (30) day deadline for approval and the fourteen (14) day
deadline for a decision upon receipt of a request for a reconsideration shall not apply (that is, the
time shall be suspended):
1. In any case in which the application requires a rezoning of the property, or an amendment to the
comprehensive plan of the city. In such cases, the time shall be suspended until a final decision
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is made upon the application for the variance, rezoning, or comprehensive plan amendment.
2. If the applicant is required to make any change to the application in order to obtain an
unconditional approval, the time shall be suspended while the applicant makes such change.
3. If an applicant is required to obtain an approval of the sign from any other governmental agency,
the time shall be suspended until such approval is obtained.
4. In any of the foregoing cases, the applicant may elect to not make any changes to the
application or to not obtain an approval that may be required by another governmental agency,
and may instead demand a decision upon the sign permit application as filed. In such event, the
director of planning and development shall make a decision on the application as appropriate
within thirty (30) business days after receiving such demand. If a decision is not made in such a
time, the application shall be deemed denied.
f. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the director of planning and development upon his or her
sign permit application shall have the right to seek judicial review by the Circuit Court of the Fourth
Judicial Circuit in and for Duval County, Florida, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, filed in
accordance with the requirements of law, seeking such appropriate remedy as may be available.
g. If an applicant believes that his or her speech rights are being denied due to enforcement of
subsection [(8)c.2. e.], above, he or she may immediately contact the planning and development
department director, in writing via certified letter, and request immediate review of any pending sign
permit application. If such a letter is received by the planning and development department director
the city shall have twenty (20) days to review the permit application as under subsection [(8)a.]
above, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection [(8)c. 2. e.], above.
(9) Sign permit fees. Before issuance of a permit, the director of planning and development shall collect the
necessary sign permit fees. The sign permit fees shall be as designated by resolution of the city council.
(1 O) Inspection. The director of planning and development may make or require any inspections to ascertain
compliance with the provisions of this division, the Comprehensive Zoning and Land Development
Code, and other laws.
(11) Revocation of sign permit. If the work under any sign permit is proceeding in violation of this division,
any other ordinance of the city, or should it be found that there has been any false statement or
misrepresentation of a material fact in the application or plans on which the permit was based, the permit
holder shall be notified of the violation. If the permit holder fails or refuses to make corrections within ten
(1 0) days, it shall be the duty of the director of planning and development to revoke such permit and
serve notice upon such permit holder. Such notice shall be in writing and signed by the director of
planning and development. It shall be unlawful for any person to proceed with any part of work after such
notice is issued.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-451. -General sign provisions.
Land owners' consent. No sign may be displayed without the consent of the legal owner of the property on
(1) which the sign is mounted or displayed. For purposes of this policy, "owner" means the holder of the legal
title to the property and any party and person holding a present right to possession, control, or use of the
property.
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Legal nature of signage rights and duties. As to all signs attached to property, real or personal, the sign age
(2) rights, duties and obligations arising from this division attach to and travel with the land or other property on
which a sign is mounted or displayed. This provision does not modify or affect the law of fixtures, sign-related
provisions in private leases regarding signs (so long as they are not in conflict with this division), or the
ownership of sign structures.
(3) Signs on public property. Any sign installed or placed on public property, except in conformance with the
requirements of this division, shall be deemed illegal and shall be forfeited to the public and subject to
confiscation. In addition to other remedies hereunder, the city shall have the right to recover from the owner or
person placing such sign the cost of removal and disposal of such sign.
(4) No sign shall be erected so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window, or door opening intended as
a means of egress.
(5) No sign shall be erected which interferes with any opening required for ventilation.
(6) Signs shall maintain a minimum of six (6) feet horizontal and twelve (12) feet overhead clearance from
electrical conductors, and from all communications equipment or lines located within the city.
(7) Signs and their supporting structures shall maintain clearance from and nonint~rference with all surface and
underground facilities and conduits for water, sewage, electricity, or communications equipment or lines.
Furthermore, placement shall not interfere with natural or artificial drainage or surface or underground water.
(8) No sign shall be attached to a standpipe, gutter, drain, or fire escape, nor shall any sign be installed so as to
impair access to a roof.
(9) The building official may order the repair of signs declared a nuisance.
(10) The building official, without notice, may cause any unsafe or insecure sign to be immediately removed if, in
his professional judgment and opinion, the sign presents an immediate peril to the public health or safety.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-452. -Prohibited signs.
The signs and sign types listed below are prohibited within the city limits and shall not be erected. Any
lawfully existing permanent sign or sign type that is among the prohibited signs and sign types listed below shall
be deemed a nonconforming sign subject to the provisions of section 34-456, nonconforming signs.
Abandoned signs.
(1)
Animated ·signs.
(2)
Attached signs that are taller than the wall of the building to which the sign is attached.
(3)
Attached signs that exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet in sign area.
(4) Billboards.
(5 ) Bandit signs.
(6) Bus bench advertising signs and bus shelter advertising signs.
(7) Commercial signs that are carried, waved, or otherwise displayed by persons ("sign walkers", "sign
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spinners", or "commercial mascots") either on public rights-of-way or in a manner visible from public
(8) rights-of-way. This provision is directed toward such displays intended to draw attention for a commercial
purpose, and is not intended to limit the display of placards, banners, flags or other signage by persons
participating in demonstrations, political rallies, or otherwise exercising their valid First Amendment rights.
(9) Flashing signs.
(10) Floodlights and beacon lights, except when required by the Federal Aviation Agency.
(11 ) Freestanding or ground signs, including any ground mounted monument signs, which are higher than
sixteen (16) feet.
(12) Freestanding or ground signs that exceed two hundred (200) square feet in sign area.
(13)
(14)
(15)
Holographic display signs.
Home occupation signs for Type I home occupations.
Mobile billboard advertising. It is a violation of this division for any person to conduct, or cause to be
conducted, any mobile billboard advertising upon any street, or any other public place within the city in
which the public has the right to travel.
This prohibition does not apply to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Any vehicle which displays an advertisement or business identification of its owner, so long as such
vehicle is engaged in the usual business or regular work of the owner, and not used merely, mainly
or primarily to display advertisements;
Buses; or
Taxicabs.
It is not the intent of the city to violate the Interstate Commerce Clause of the United States
Constitution. Therefore, mobile billboards may pass through the city in a manner consistent with
legitimate constitutional rights.
(16) Moving, twirling, or swinging signs, including multi-prism and tri-vision signs.
(i?) Pavement markings, except for official traffic control markings and building address markings required
by law.
(18) Pennants, including flutter flags, feather flag, streamers, balloons, wind signs and wind activated
banners, cold air inflatables, and other fixed aerial signage.
(19) Permanent pole signs, other than permanent pole signs as allowed within certain zoning districts
pursuant to this division.
(20) Portable signs.
(21) Revolving or rotating signs.
(22) Roof signs.
Signs within a sight visibility triangle, as described in subsection 34-425(b)(1) herein, that obstruct a clear
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view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Signs attached to a seawall, dock, buoy, tie pole or pier; other than warning signs, safety signs; other
(24) marina-related non-commercial instructional or directional signs, or other instructional or safety signs
required by state or federal statute or regulation.
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(25) Signs in or over the public right-of-way other than fixed projecting signs in the central business district:
CBD zone, traffic control device signs, bus stop informational signs, warning signs or safety signs,
vertical streetlight banners, awning or attached canopy signs, or temporary special event signs.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, in no event may a freestanding sign displaying commercial advertising be
allowed in the public right-of-way, and in no event may any temporary special event sign or streetlight
banner display commercial advertising in the public right-of-way.
(26) Signs in or upon any river, bay, lake, or other body of water within the limits of the city; except official
regulatory or warning signs, safety signs; marina-related non-commercial instructional or directional
signs, or other instructional or safety signs required by state or federal statute or regulation.
(27) Signs located on real property without the permission of the property owner.
(2B) Signs nailed, fastened, affixed to, or painted on any tree or part thereof (living or dead), or other
vegetation.
(29) Signs other than a traffic control device signs that use the word "stop" or "danger," or present or imply
the need or requirement of stopping or the existence of danger, or which are a copy or imitation of a
traffic control device sign and which are adjacent to the right-of-way of any road, street, or highway.
\ (30) Signs that are not effectively shielded as to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed at any
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portion of the traveled public rights-of-way thereby creating a potential traffic or pedestrian hazard or a
nuisance to inhabitants of an adjacent neighborhood. No sign shall be so illuminated that it interferes
with the effectiveness of, or obscures an official traffic sign, device, or signal.
(31) Signs that contain any food or other substance that attracts large numbers of birds or other animals
and causes them to congregate on or near the sign.
(32) Signs that emit sound, vapor, smoke, odor, or gaseous matter.
(33 ) Signs that obstruct, conceal, hide or otherwise obscure from view any traffic control device sign or
official traffic signal.
(34) Snipe signs.
(35 ) Vehicle sign or signs with a total sign area on any vehicle in exces~ of twenty (20) square feet, and
a.
b.
c.
d.
The vehicle is not "regularly used in the conduct of the business," and
The vehicle is visible from a street right-of-way within fifty (50) feet of the vehicle, and
The vehicle is parked for more than two (2) consecutive hours in any twenty-four (24) hour period
within fifty (50) feet of any street right-of-way.
A vehicle shall not be considered "regularly used in the conduct of the business" if the vehicle is
used primarily for advertising.
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This provision is not to be construed as prohibiting the identification of a firm or its principal products
on a vehicle operating during the normal hours of business; and which is currently licensed, insured
and operable; provided, however, that no such vehicle shall be parked on public or private property
with signs attached or placed on such vehicle primarily for the purpose of advertising a business
establishment or firm or calling attention to the location of a business establishment or firm.
(36) Wall wrap signs.
(37) Wind signs.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-453. -Permitted signs.
In general. The following general provisions apply to signs and sign types described in these regulations,
(1) except where otherwise noted in this division. Table 1 which follows immediately after this section provides a
summary of the sign standards by zoning district and type of sign. In the event of a conflict between the
information on the table and the text of this division, the text shall take precedence.
a. Identification of manufactured signs. All manufactured signs requiring a sign permit from the city shall
have a permanent weatherproof identification plate affixed to the exterior of the sign structure such that it
may be readily seen after the sign is installed and shall indicate the following: (1) the name of the
manufacturer, (2) the date of installation, (3) the sign permit number, and (4) the electric permit number
(if any) with the input VA (Volt Amperes) at full load for electric.
b. Weeds and grass. Weeds and grass shall be kept cut in front of, behind, underneath, and around the
base of signs for a distance of ten (10) feet, and no rubbish or debris shall be permitted under or near
such signs.
c. Window and wall signs. Wall signs may not project more than twelve (12) inches from a wall. Any wall
sign that projects more than two and one-half (2.5) inches from a wall shall be mounted so that the
bottom of the sign is no closer than nine (9) feet to the ground at the finished grade immediately below
the sign.
d. Multiple use zones. In any zone where both residential and nonresidential uses are allowed, the signage
rights and responsibilities applicable to any particular use shall be determined as follows:
1. Residential uses shall be treated as if they were located in the residential zoning district where that
type of use would be allowed as a matter of right.
2. Nonresidential uses shall be treated as if they were located in a zoning district where that particular
use would be allowed, either as a matter of right or subject to a conditional use permit or similar
discretionary process.
(2) Signs allowed in all districts, no permit required. The regulations in this subsection apply in every zoning
district in the city, except where otherwise specified or indicated. Sign permits are not required for signs and
sign types described and identified below in this subsection.
a. Bus stop information signs. One (1) bus stop informational sign per bus stop shall be allowed in all
districts.
1. Bus stop information signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area, and shall have a
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maximum height of eight (8) feet unless otherwise required by applicable law.
2. Bus stop information signs may not be illuminated.
b. Construction signs, temporary. One (1) temporary construction sign may be displayed on each frontage
per parcel of land within the city.
c.
1. Temporary construction signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area, and six (6) feet in
height for single family residential zoning districts
2. Temporary construction signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in sign area, and eight (8)
feet in height for multiple family and nonresidential zoning districts.
3. Temporary construction signs may not be illuminated.
Flags. Not more than three (3) flags shall be allowed per parcel or development site within the city. A
parcel or development site with more than one principal structure may have a three (3) flags for each
principal structure with more than 5,000 square feet of fully enclosed floor area on the parcel or
development site.
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1. The allowed flags shall be mounted on a single flag pole or three separate flag poles installed either
on the building or adjacent to the building to which they are appurtenant.
2. No single flag shall exceed forty (40) square feet in area, and the aggregate size of all flags shall not
exceed seventy-two (72) square feet.
3. For the purpose of determining the size of a flag, only one side of the flag shall be counted as
display surface.
4. United States flags should be displayed according to Federal United States Flag regulations (U.S. C.
Title 4 Chapter 1 -The Flag).
5. Flags may be illuminated consistent with the provisions of section 34-448 above.
d. Free expression signs. For each parcel or tenant space within the city, one (1) free expression sign may
be displayed on each frontage per p'arcel of land or tenant space within the city.
1. Free-standing free expression signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area, and six (6)
feet in height for single family residential zoning districts, or sixteen (16) square feet in sign area, and
eight (8) feet in height for multiple family and nonresidential zoning districts.
2. Wall mounted free expression signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area for single
family residential zoning districts or sixteen (16) square feet in sign area for multiple family and
nonresidential zoning districts, and may not be mounted higher than the wall of the building.
3. The free expression sign may be displayed as a window sign. If displayed as a window sign, the free
expression sign shall not cover more than 25 percent of any window surface.
4. A free expression sign is in addition to any other sign permitted under this Code and is permitted in
any zoning district.
5. Free expression signs may not be illuminated.
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Garage or yard sale signs, temporary. For each parcel within the city, one temporary garage or yard sale
sign may be displayed on each frontage per parcel of land.
1. The sign shall only be displayed on the parcel of land upon which the garage or yard sale is taking
place.
2. A temporary garage or yard sale sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area, and three (3)
feet in height.
3. A temporary garage or yard sale sign may not be displayed for a period longer than two days during
any calendar month, and shall be removed upon the conclusion of the sale.
4. Temporary garage or yard sale signs may not be illuminated.
f. Home occupation signs, type II only. One (1) attached wall home occupation sign may be displayed for
any approved type II home occupation.
g.
h.
1. The type II home occupation sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot in area, and six {6) feet height.
2. A type II home occupation sign may not be illuminated.
Machinery and equipment signs. Machinery and equipment signs shall be allowed in all districts.
Machinery and equipment signs may not be illuminated.
Parking space signs, non-commercial on-site. Non-commercial onsite parking space number or
identification signs, not exceeding two (2) square foot of sign face per sign, shall be allowed on each
parcel in non-commercial use having multiple parking spaces onsite.
1. One such sign shall be allowed for each parking space.
2 . The maximum height for a freestanding or attached parking space wall sign shall be six (6) feet
unless otherwise required by applicable law.
i. Political campaign or election signs. For each parcel within the city, one (1) election sign for each
candidate and each issue may be displayed on each frontage per parcel of land.
1. An election sign may be displayed as an attached sign or as a freestanding sign.
2. On parcels that are in residential use, the election sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet in sign
area; and, if the election sign is displayed as a freestanding sign on the parcel, the election sign
shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
3. On non-residential parcels, a political campaign or election sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square
feet in sign area; and, if the election sign is displayed as a freestanding sign on the parcel, the
election sign shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
4. An election sign shall be removed within seven (7) calendar days following the election to which it
pertains.
5. Political campaign or election signs may not be illuminated.
· Real estate signs, temporary. For each parcel within the city, one (1) temporary real estate sign may be J.
displayed on each frontage per parcel of land.
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When there is more than one (1) dwelling unit or non-residential space on a parcel of land is for sale,
lease, or rent, there shall only be one (1) temporary window or attached real estate sign for each
such unit or space.
2. Temporary real estate signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area, and six (6) feet in
height for residential zoning districts.
3. Temporary real estate signs shall not exceed sixteen square (16) feet in sign area, and eight (8) feet
in height for nonresidential zoning districts.
4. The temporary real estate sign shall be removed immediately upon the sale, lease or rent of the real
estate that was offered for sale, lease, or rent.
5. Temporary real estate signs may not be illuminated.
k. Street address signs. For each parcel or tenant space within the city, one (1) attached wall street address
sign shall be displayed.
1. For parcels in residential use, the street address sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet in sign
area.
2. For each parcel in non-residential use, the street address sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet
in sign area.
3. Street address signs may be illuminated.
1. Valet parking signs. For each parcel within the city having a non-residential use that offers valet parking
service, one (1) valet parking sign may be displayed.
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1. A valet parking sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area, and four (4) feet in height.
2. The temporary valet parking station sign shall only be visible during hours that the valet is operating,
and shall be located on the same parcel as the valet station.
3. Valet parking signs may not be illuminated.
Warning signs and safety signs. Warning signs and safety signs, not exceeding four (4) square feet in
sign area, shall be allowed in all districts.
1. The maximum height for these signs shall be six (6) feet unless otherwise required by applicable law.
2 . Warning and safety signs may be illuminated.
Window or door signs, temporary. For each parcel or tenant space within the city, one or more temporary n.
window signs may be displayed on the inside of the window.
1. The temporary window sign(s) shall not cover more than twenty-five (25) percent of any window
surface.
2. Temporary window signs may not be illuminated.
( (3) Signs allowed in all districts, permit required. The regulations in this subsection apply in every zoning district
in the city, except where otherwise specified or indicated. Sign permits are required for signs and sign types
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a. Bulletin board sign. One (1) permanent bulletin board sign not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet in
sign area and not more than eight (8) feet in height may be located on charitable, educational, religious,
or public premises. A bulletin board sign may be illuminated.
b. Directional signs, on-site non-commercial. One (1) on-site non-commerc!al directional sign may be
located at each point of ingress and/or egress to or from a parcel.
1. An on-site non-commercial directional sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area, or three (3)
feet in height.
2. A non-commercial on-site directional sign may contain the logo or name of the business or
development project. The size of the logo or business name shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent
of the sign area.
3. Such on-site non-commercial directional signs may be internally illuminated.
(4) Signs allowed for residential uses in all zoning districts, permit required. Except for those signs and sign types
allowed in all zoning districts in accordance with subsections (2) and (3) ofthis section, no additional signs or
sign types shall be permitted for residential uses, except for the following sign types:
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a. Residential development identification signs (Multiple family development in a single building). One (1)
residential building identification sign may be installed for each multiple family development in a single
building.
1. The residential development identification sign may be a monument sign type or may be attached to
the wall of the building.
2. The residential identification sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area.
3. Such signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height if ground-mounted, or be mounted higher the wall
of the building if attached.
4. The multiple family residential development identification sign shall be located in a protected area,
i.e. a landscaped island or lawn area protected from vehicular contact; and not encroaching into any
corner sight visibility triangle required pursuant to section 34-395.
5. Such signs may only include the name and logo of the development, and shall be maintained by the
owner or a property owners association.
6. A multiple family residential development identification sign may be internally or externally
illuminated.
b. Residential development identification signs (multiple family development with two (2) or more buildings).
One (1) multiple family project identification monument sign may be erected at each point of ingress or
egress from or to the multiple family development having two (2) or more buildings.
1. The multiple family development residential identification sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24)
square feet in area, or six (6) feet in height. The twenty-four (24) square feet of sign area may be split
equally between signs located on both sides of the entry or exit driveway.
The multiple family development residential identification sign shall be located in a protected area,
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i.e., a landscaped island or lawn area protected from vehicular contact; and not encroaching into any
corner sight visibility triangle required pursuant to section 34-395. A separate permit is required if the
identification sign is located in the public right-of-way.
3. Such signs may only include the name and logo of the development, and shall be maintained by the
owner or a property owners association.
4. A multiple family development identification monument sign may be internally or indirectly
illuminated.
c. Residential development identification signs (single-family subdivision). One (1) single family subdivision
identification monument sign may be erected at each point of ingress or egress from or to the
development.
1. The single-family subdivision residential identification sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square
feet in area, or six (6) feet in height. The twenty-four (24) square feet of sign area may be split
equally between signs located on both sides of the entry or exit street.
2. The single-family subdivision residential identification sign shall be located in a protected area, i.e. a
landscaped island or lawn area protected from vehicular contact; and not encroaching into any
corner sight visibility triangle required pursuant to section 34-395. A separate permit is required if the
identification sign is located in the public right-of-way.
3. Such signs may only include the name and logo of the development, and shall be maintained by a
property owners association.
4. A single family subdivision identification monument sign may be internally or indirectly illuminated.
5_ Subdivision signs are for the aid of the traveling public in assisting them to efficiently locate
subdivisions as opposed to impeding the orderly flow of traffic from vehicles slowing to search for
their destination subdivision.
(5) Signs allowed for permitted or conditional non-residential uses in all zoning districts, no permit required.
Except for those signs and sign types allowed in accordance with subsections (2), (3), and (4) of this section,
no additional signs or sign types shall be permitted on any lot or parcel for any permitted or conditional use,
except the following sign types shall be allowed for each lot or parcel with a permitted or conditional
non-residential use:
a. Gasoline service station pump island signs. One (1) double-sided or two (2) single-sided gasoline service
station pump island signs shall be allowed per pump island.
1. A gasoline service station pump island sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area, and shall
not be mounted higher than eight (8) feet.
2. Gasoline service station pump island signs may not be mounted on any ballard or similar barrier
designed to protect a gasoline pump from damage.
3. Gasoline service station pump island signs may not be illuminated.
b. Menu display wall signs. One (1) wall-mounted menu display sign may be installed near the main
entrance to a restaurant.
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A menu display wall sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area, or exceed six (6) feet in height.
1.
A menu display wall sign may be illuminated.
2.
Umbrella signs. One (1) umbrella sign per umbrella for each table in the outside seating ~rea of a
c. business establishment is allowed.
1. An umbrella sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area, or exceed eight (8) feet in height.
2 . An umbrella having an umbrella sign shall be mounted on or in the table or in an umbrella holder
adjacent to the table.
3. The copy on an umbrella sign is limited to the name and/or logo of a single commercial product
and/or the appurtenant business establishment.
(6) Signs allowed for permitted or conditional non-residential uses in all zoning districts, permit required. Except
for those signs and sign types allowed in accordance with subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5) of this section, no
additional signs or sign types shall be permitted on any lot or parcel for any permitted or conditional use zone,
except the following sign types shall be allowed with an sign permit for each lot or parcel with a permitted or
conditional non-residential use:
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a. Awning or attached canopy signs. One (1) sign per awning or canopy is allowed.
1. The awning or canopy sign shall not exceed an area greater than twenty (20) percent of the surface
area of the awning or canopy.
2. The total square footage of the awning or canopy signs shall count toward the maximum square
footage of wall sign area allowed.
3. An awning or canopy sign copy is limited to the name and/or logo of the building or business
establishment only.
4. An awning or canopy sign may be internally illuminated.
b. Changeable copy signs, manual or electronic (LED). One (1) changeable copy sign may be installed as a
part of a permitted monument sign or wall sign.
1. The changeable copy sign shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of allowable area of the monument sign
or wall sign.
2. The changeable copy sign shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height when installed as a part of a
monument sign for a single occupant or tenant building, and sixteen (16) feet in height if part of the
monument sign for a multiple occupant or tenant building.
3. A changeable copy sign that is a part of wall sign shall not be installed higher than the wall of the
building.
4. The sign copy on a changeable copy sign shall not changed more than once in a twenty-four (24)
hour time period. Changeable copy signs may be internally illuminated.
c. Gasoline service station canopy signs. One (1) gasoline service station canopy sign may be installed per
canopy side facing a public street or private driveway.
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A gasoline service station canopy sign shall not exceed ten (10) square feet in area, or be mounted
higher than the top of the canopy.
Sign copy shall be limited to the name and logo of the gasoline service station.
The square footage of the canopy signs shall count toward the maximum square footage of wall
signage allowed.
A gasoline service station canopy sign may be internally illuminated.
d. Monument signs (multiple occupant or tenant development). For each multiple occupant or tenant
development parcel, including shopping centers, in the city, one (1) monument sign is permitted.
e.
1. A monument sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each linear foot of road
frontage on the street toward which the sign is oriented for the first one-hundred (1 00) feet of
frontage plus one-fourth (%) square foot of additional sign area for each linear foot of road front over
one-hundred (1 00) feet, up to a maximum sign area of two-hundred (200) square feet.
2. The maximum allowable height of a monument sign in a multiple occupant or tenant development or
shopping center shall be sixteen (16) feet. The maximum allowable height of a monument sign shall
not include the height of any optional architectural embellishment at the base or top of the sign.
3. The maximum width allowed of a monument sign is twelve and one-half (12.5) feet.
4 . Up to fifty (50) percent of the allowable area of the monument sign may be a changeable copy sign;
provided, however, that the sign copy cannot be changed more than once in a twenty-four (24) hour
time period.
5. A monument sign may bear the name of the development or shopping center only, the name of the
development or shopping center and major tenants, or a grouped directory of all occupants of the
development or shopping center at the discretion of the owner or developer of the project or
shopping center.
6. The monument sign may be illuminated.
Monument signs (single occupant or tenant building). For each single occupant or tenant parcel in the
city, one (1) monument sign is permitted.
1. A monument sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each linear foot of road
frontage on the street toward which the sign is oriented, up to a maximum sign area of one-hundred
(100) square feet.
2. The maximum allowable height of a monument sign in a single occupant or tenant parcel shall be
ten (10) feet. The maximum allowable height of a monument sign shall not include the height of any
optional architectural embellishment at the base or top of the sign.
3. The maximum width of a monument sign allowed is twelve (12) feet.
4 . Up to fifty (50) percent of the allowable area of the monument sign may be a changeable copy sign;
provided, however, that the sign copy cannot be changed more than once in a twenty-four (24) hour
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Menu display sign. For each drive-through restaurant or car wash in the city, one (1) menu display
5. board may be installed.
f. The menu display board shall not exceed forty (40) square feet, or eight (8) feet in height.
1. The menu display sign may be internally illuminated and shall emit sound only as part of a business
transaction. Any sounds emitted must comply with chapter 18 of this Code.
2.
Wall signs. One (1) wall sign may be installed for each face of a building or part of a building
g. occupied by a permitted or conditional non-residential use.
1. A wall sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot per linear foot of building frontage for a single
occupant building or one (1) square foot per linear foot of building frontage for an occupant or tenant
space in a multi-tenant development as measured on the street toward which the sign is oriented, up
to a maximum size of all wall signs of two-hundred and fifty (250) square feet per occupant or tenant.
2. A wall sign shall not extend higher than the wall of the building.
3. Up to fifty (50) percent of the allowable area of an attached wall sign may be a changeable copy
sign; provided, however, that the sign copy cannot be changed more than once in a twenty-four (24)
hour time period.
4. A wall sign may be illuminated.
h. Window or door signs, permanent. Permanent window signs are permitted provided that both temporary
and permanent window signs may not cover more than twenty-five (25) percent of the area of any
window. Permanent window signs may be internally illuminated.
(7) Additional signs allowed for permitted or conditional non-residential uses in the central business district (CBD)
zone, permit required. Any sign types that are allowed in all zones, for residential uses, or permitted or
conditional non-residential uses are allowed in the CBD zoning district, subject to the restrictions set forth for
the type of sign. In addition, the following signs types are also allowed in the CBD zoning district:
a. Projecting signs. One (1) projecting sign per ground floor occupant or tenant space may be attached to
the front of a building in the central business district (CBD) zone.
1. A projecting sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot per linear foot of occupant or tenant building
frontage on the street or private driveway on which it is located, up to a maximum size of sixteen (16)
square feet. The square footage of a projecting sign shall count toward the maximum square footage
of wall signage allowed.
2. The thickness of the principal faces of any projecting sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches
when such sign is of solid construction.
3. A projecting sign must have a minimum vertical clearance of nine (9) feet, and shall not be mounted
higher than the wall of the building.
4. A projecting sign that extends over a sidewalk in the public right-of-way shall be limited to a
projection distance not to exceed two-thirds (2/3) of the sidewalk.
5. A projecting sign may be illuminated.
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Sandwich board signs, temporary. One (1) temporary sandwich board sign may only be located in front of
a non-residential property or tenant space within the central business district.
1. Temporary sandwich board signs may be placed on a public sidewalk no close, than one (1) foot
inside the curb, and may not obstruct more than one-third of the width of the sidewalk.
2. The total size of the sign may not exceed forty-two (42) inches in height or thirty-six (36) inches in
width.
3. The sign shall only be placed on the sidewalk during business hours.
4 . Only one sandwich board sign shall be permitted per business, and the sign shall be located in front
of that specific business, and not at another location. If the business is a corner property, the sign
. may only be placed in one location.
TABLE 1. SIGN REGULATION MATRIX
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SIGN TYPE (Refer to NUMBER AND MAXIMUM SIGN ADDITIONAL AREA (sf= square MAXIMUM HEIGHT Art. IV for Definitions) LOCATION feet) REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 34-462(2). SIGNS ALLOWED IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS, NO PERMIT REQUIRED:
a. Bus stop 8ft unless otherwise
informational si_gn One per bus stop 4 sf required by . Non-illuminated.
applicable law.
b. Construction
signs, temporary One 4 sf 6ft . Non-illuminated. (single family
residential districts)
c. Construction signs,
temporary (multiple
family residential and One 16 sf 8ft . Non-illuminated.
non-residential.
districts)
Three per parcel or
development site;
either mounted on a
single flag pole or
three separate . May be
flagpoles installed illuminated.
either on the
building, or adjacent The height of a
. For the purpose of
to the building to No single flag shall flagpole is governed determining the flag
which they are exceed 40 sf by the City Charter. size, only one side of
appurtenant. May not be higher the flag shall be
d. Flags The aggregate size of then the wall of the counted as display
A parcel or all flags shall not building for surface.
development site with exceed 72 sf wall-mounted more than one flagpole.
. Should be
principal structure displayed in
may have a three (3) accordance with U.S.
flags for each flag regulations (USC
principal structure Title 4 Chapter 1 ).
with more than 5,000
sf. of fully enclosed
floor area on the
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parcel or
development site.
4 sf in single family
residential zones if . Non-illuminated .
free-standing Not higher than the
One per road wall of the building or • A free expression
frontage, attached to 16 sf in multiple 6ft if freestanding in sign is in addition to
e. Free expression the wall of the family and single family any other sign
signs building, placed in a nonresidential zones residential zones or 8 permitted under this
window, or if free-standing ft in multiple family Code and is
freestanding. and non-residential permitted in any
Not over 25% of the zones zoning district.
window surface . Non-illuminated .
. The sign shall only
be displayed on the
parcel of land upon
which the garage or
yard sale is taking
place.
f. Garage or yard sale One per road 4 sf 3ft . A temporary
signs, temporary frontage garage or yard sale
sign may not be
displayed for a period
longer than two days
during any calendar
month and shall be
removed upon the
conclusion of the
sale.
g. Home occupation One 1 sf 6ft . Non-illuminated .
sign (type II only)
h. Machinery and Not restricted · Not restricted Not restricted . Non-illuminated .
equipment signs . Non-illuminated .
i. Parking space • All handicapped
signs, One per parking 2 sf 6ft unless otherwise parking spaces shall
non-commercial space required by law be marked and
on-site signed in accordance
with the applicable
laws. . Non-illuminated .
. May be displayed
as an attached sign
j. Political campaign One per candidate or Not higher than the or as a free-standing
or election signs issue per road 4 sf wall of the building or sign.
(residential uses) frontage 6ft if freestanding Political campaign .
or election signs
must removed within
7 days following the
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One per road
k. Political campaign
frontage, attached to Not higher than the
or election signs
the wall of the 16 sf wall of the building or
building, placed in a 6 ft if freestanding (non-residential uses) window, or
freestanding
I. Real estate signs,
temporary (single One per road 4 sf 4ft
family residential frontage
districts)
m. Real estate signs
(multiple family One per road 8ft residential and 16 sf
non-residential
frontage
districts)
n. Street address One, attached to the Not higher than the
signs (residential wall of the building or 2 sf wall of the building
uses) divided tenant space
o. Street address One, .attached to the Not higher than the
signs (non-residential wall of the building or 4 sf wall of the building
uses) divided tenant space
p. Valet parking One per parcel 3 sf 4ft
station signs
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to which it pertains. . Non-illuminated .
• May be displayed
as an attached sign
or as a free-standing
sign.
• Political campaign
or election signs·
must removed within
7 days following the
campaign or election
to which it pertains. . Non-illuminated .
. The temporary real
estate sign shall be
removed immediately
upon the sale, lease
or rent of the real
estate that was
offered for sale,
lease, or rent. . Non-illuminated .
. When more than
one dwelling unit or
non-residential space
on a parcel of land is
for sale, lease, or
rent, there may be
one additional
temporary window or
attached real estate
sign for each such
unit or space.
. The temporary real
estate sign shall be
removed immediately
upon the sale, lease
or rent of the real
estate that was
offered for sale,
lease, or rent.
. May be
illuminated.
. May be
illuminated.
. The temporary
valet parking station
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sign shall only be
visible during hours
that the valet is
operating, and shall
be located on the
same parcel as the
valet station.
. Non-illuminated .
q. Warning and Not restricted 4 sf 6ft unless otherwise • May be
safety signs required by law illuminated.
Window signs of all Not higher than the
r. Window or door types shall not cover
signs, temporary Not restricted more than 25% of top of the window or . Non-illuminated .
any window surface door
SECTION 34-462(3). SIGNS ALLOWED IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS-PERMIT REQUIRED: . Maybe
illuminated.
a. Bulletin board sign One per parcel 8ft
. Permitted on 32 sf charitable,
educational,
religious, or public
premises only. . A non-commercial
on-site directional
sign may contain the
logo or name of the
business or
b. Directional signs, One per entrance to
development project.
on-site 3 sf 3ft The size of the logo
non-commercial the parcel or business name
shall not exceed 25%
of sign area.
. May be internally
illuminated.
SECTION 34-462(4). SIGNS ALLOWED FOR RESIDENTIAL LAND USES IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS -
PERMIT REQUIRED: . May be internally
or indirectly
illuminated.
. Must be located in
a. Residential One ground-mounted
a protected area, i.e.
development monument sign per
alandscapedi~and
identification signs single family 24 sf 6ft or lawn area
protected from
(Single family residential vehicular contact;
subdivision) subdivision and not encroaching
into any corner sight
visibility triangle
required pursuant to
section 34-395.
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. Must be
maintained by a
property owners
association.
• A separate permit
is required if located
in the public right-
of-way.
. The signs may only
include the name and
logo of the
development
. The 24 sf in area
may be split equally
between signs
located on both sides
of the entrance. . May be internally
or indirectly
illuminated.
. Must be located in
a protected area, i.e.
a landscaped island
or lawn area
protected from
vehicular contact;
and not encroaching
into any corner sight
visibility triangle
required pursuant to
section 34-395.
b. Residential 6ft for a monument
development sign . Must be
identification signs
One ground-mounted maintained by a
(Multiple family
monument sign or 24 sf Not higher than the property owners
development in a
one wall sign. wall of the building association.
single building) for a wall sign
• A separate permit
is required if located
in the public right-
of-way.
. The signs may
only include the
name and logo of the
development
. The 24 sf in a·rea
may be split equally
between signs
located on both sides
of the entrance.
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. May be internally
or indirectly
illuminated.
. Must be located in
a protected area, i.e.
a landscaped island
or lawn area
protected from
vehicular contact;
and not encroaching
into any corner sight
visibility triangle
required pursuant to
section 34-395.
c. Residential
development One ground-mounted . Must be
identification signs monument sign per 24 sf 6ft maintained by a
(Multiple family multiple family property owners
development with 2 development association.
or more buildings)
• A separate permit
is required if located
in the public right-
of-way.
• The signs may
only include the
name and logo of the
development
. The 24 sf of area
may be split equally
between signs
located on both sides
of the entrance.
SECTION 34-462(5). SIGNS ALLOWED FOR PERMITTED OR CONDITIONAL NON~RESIDENTIAL USES IN
ALL ZONING DISTRICTS -NO PERMIT REQUIRED: . Gasoline service
station pump island
signs may not be
a. Gasoline service One double sided or
mounted on any
station service island two single sided per 4 sf 8ft ballard or similar
barrier designed to
signs pump island protect a gasoline
pump from damage.
. Non-illuminated .
One mounted on the
b. Menu display wall wall near the main 6 sf 6ft • May be
signs entrance to a illuminated.
restaurant
One per umbrella for • An umbrella
c. Umbrella signs
each table in the 3.0 sf per umbrella 8ft having an umbrella
out-side seating area sign shall be
of the business mounted on or in the
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table or in an
umbrella holder
adjacent to the table.
• The copy on an
umbrella sign is
establishment. limited to the name
and/or logo of a
single commercial
product and/or the
appurtenant business
establishment.
. Non-illuminated .
SECTION 34-462(6), SIGNS ALLOWED FOR PERMITTED OR CONDITIONAL NON-RESIDENTIAL USES IN
ALL ZONING DISTRICTS -PERMIT REQUIRED: . May be internally
lit.
. Limited to the
name and/or logo of
Up to 20% of the Not higher than the the business only.
a. Awning or canopy One per awning or front face of the top of the window or signs canopy awning or canopy door • The square
footage of awning or
canopy signs shall
count toward the
maximum square
footage of wall
signage allowed. . May be internally
10ft if part of a lit.
Not to exceed 50% of
b. Changeable copy One as a part of the the allowable sf of ground-mounted • Sign copy on a
signs, manual or ground-mounted the ground-mounted monument sign and changeable copy monument or wall not higher than the electronic (LED) sign monument or wall wall of the building if sign cannot be
sign part of a wall sign changed more than
once in a 24 hour
time period. . May be internally
lit.
• Limited to the
One per canopy side name and/or logo of
c. Gasoline service facing a public street 10 sf Not higher than to the business only.
station canopy signs top of the canopy The square footage or driveway of the canopy signs
shall count toward
the maximum square
footage of w<;lll
signage allowed.
d. Ground-mounted 1 sf per each linear 16ft, excluding the . May be internally
monument signs foot of lot frontage on height of any optional or externally lit.
(multiple occupant, One per parcel the street toward architectural
tenant development, which the sign is embellishments on . Maximum width
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allowed is 12.5 ft.
. Up to 50% of the
ground-mounted
monument sign may
be a changeable
copy sign; provided,
however, that the sign
copy cannot be
changed more than
once in a 24 hour
time period.
• A ground-mounted
monument sign may
bear the name of the
oriented for the first shopping center only,
100ft of frontage plus the name of the
~ sf for each linear the top and bottom of center and major
or shopping center) foot of lot frontage in the sign. tenants, or a grouped
excess of 1 00 ft, up to directory of all
a maximum size of occupants of the
200 sf center at the
discretion of the
owner or developer of
the center.
. If the owner or
developer chooses to
install a grouped
directory of
occupants, the
design of the
individual signs and
the support
components shall be
coordinated to
provide an attractive
and unified grouping . May be internally
or externally lit.
. Maximum width
1 sf per each linear allowed is 12ft.
10ft, excluding the
e. Ground-mounted
foot of road frontage height of any optional . Up to 50% of the
monument signs
on the street toward architectural ground-mounted
One per parcel which the sign is (single occupant or oriented, up to a embellishments on monument sign may
tenant building) · maximum size of 100 the top and bottom of be a changeable
sf the sign. copy sign; provided,
however, that the
sign copy cannot be
changed more than
once in a 24 hour
time period.
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I f. Menu display
signs, drive-through
restaurant or car
wash
g. Wall signs
h. Window or door
signs, permanent
One 40 sf
1 sf per linear foot of
building width per
occupant or tenant
One per store, space on the side
business, or business facing the public road
or professional office or private driveway,
up to a maximum of
250 sf for each
occupant or tenant.
Not restricted
Not more than 25% of
the window area per
building face may be
covered
8ft
• May be internally
illuminated and emit
sound only as part of
a business
transaction.
• Sound emission
must comply with Ch.
18 of the Code of
Ordinances.
• May be internally
or externally lit.
• Up to 50% of a
wall sign may be a
Not higher than the changeable copy
wall of the building sign; provided,
however, that the
Not higher than the
top of the window or
door
sign copy cannot be
changed more than
once in a 24 hour
time period.
• May be internally
illuminated.
SECTION 34-462(7). [ADDITIONAL] SIGNS ALLOWED FOR.PERMITTED OR CONDITIONAL
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) ZONE-PERMIT REQUJRED:Any
sign types that are allowed in all zones, for residential uses, or permitted or conditional non-residential uses are
allowed in the CBD zoning district, subject to the restrictions et forth for the type of sign. In addition, the following
signs types are also allowed in the CBD zoning district:
a. Projecting signs
b. Sandwich board
signs, temporary
One, attached to the
front of a building
One per business
establishment placed
at least 1 ft from the
inside of the curb and
not obstructing more
than one-third of the
width of the sidewalk.
1 sf per linear foot of
building width on the
side facing the public
road or private
driveway, up to a
maximum of 24 sf
Not more than 3.5 ft
tall by 3 ft wide
Not higher than the
wall of the building
3.5 ft
• May be
illuminated.
• Must have a
minimum of 9 ft of
vertical clearance.
• The square
footage of projecting
sign shall count
toward the maximum
square footage of
wall signage allowed.
• Non-illuminated.
• These temporary
signs shall be located
on the sidewalk shall
be located in front of
that specific
business, and not at
another location and
during business
hours only.
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• If the business is a
corner property, the
sign may only be
placed in one
location.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-1 0)
Sec. 34-454. -Substitution of non-commercial speech for commercial speech.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this division to the contrary, any sign erected pursuant to the provisions
of this division may, at the option of the owner, contain a non-commercial message in lieu of a commercial
message and the non-comme(cial copy may be substituted at any time in place of the commercial copy. The
non-commercial message (copy) may occupy the entire sign face or any portion thereof. The sign face may be
changed from commercial to non-commercial messages, or from one non-commercial message to another
non-commercial message, but not from one commercial message to another commercial message, except as
provided herein; and provided further that the size, height, setback and other dimensional criteria contained in this
division have been satisfied.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-455. -Content neutrality as to sign message (viewpoint).
Notwithstanding anything in this division to the contrary, no sign or sign structure shall be subject to any
limitation based upon the content (viewpoint) of the message contained on such sign or displayed on such sign
structure.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-456. -Nonconforming signs.
All signs or outdoor displays which are lawfully in existence or are lawfully erected and which do not conform
to the provisions of this division are declared nonconforming signs. It is the intent of this division to recognize that
the eventual elimination of nonconforming signs as expeditiously and fairly as possible is as much a subject of
health, safety, and welfare as is the prohibition of new signs that would violate the provisions of this division. It is
also the intent of this division that any elimination of nonconforming signs shall be effected so as to avoid any
unreasonable invasion of established property rights.
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Legal nonconforming signs:
a.
b.
c.
A legal nonconforming sign is a sign that lawfully existed at the time of the enactment of this division
that does not conform to the regulations as specified in this division.
A legal nonconforming sign may continue to be utilized in perpetuity only in the manner and to the
extent that it existed at the time of the adoption of this division or any amendment thereof.
A legal nonconforming sign may not be altered in any manner not in conformance with this division.
This does not apply to reasonable repair and maintenance of the sign or to a change of copy
provided that by changing the copy structural alterations are not required.
d. Any building permit for an addition, alteration, or improvement valued at more than fifty (50) percent
of the fair market value of the structure or building for work at locations where any nonconforming
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sign exists shall specify and require that such nonconforming signs located within the boundaries of
the development site, and within the limits of the applicant's control, shall be brought into
conformance with the provisions of this division, provided that if the nonconforming sign is a type of
sign that is prohibited under section [34-452], prohibited signs of this division, it shall be removed.
e. Legal nonconforming signs that are located on a parcel of property which is severed from a larger
parcel of property and acquired by a public entity for public use by condemnation, purchase or
dedication may be relocated on the remaining parcel without extinguishing the legal nonconforming
status of that sign provided that the nonconforming sign:
1. Is not increased in area or height to exceed the limits of the district in which it is located;
2.
3.
Remains structurally unchanged except for reasonable repairs or alterations;
Is placed in the most similar position on the remaining property that it occupied prior to the
relocation; and
4. Is relocated in a manner so as to comply with all applicable safety requirements.
After relocation pursuant to this subsection, the legal nonconforming sign shall be subject to all
provisions of this section in its new location.
Signs rendered nonconforming:
Except as provided in this section, a nonconforming sign may continue in the manner and to the
a. extent that it existed at the time of the adoption, amendment or annexation of the division which
rendered the sign nonconforming. This section shall not prohibit reasonable repairs and alterations
to nonconforming signs.
b. A nonconforming sign shall not be re-erected, relocated or replaced unless it is brought into
compliance with the requirements of this division. An existing monument sign which conforms to the
size and height limitations set forth herein, but is otherwise nonconforming may be relocated a single
time to another location on the same parcel.
c. Any nonconforming sign shall be removed or rebuilt in full conformity to the terms of this division if it
is damag~d or allowed to deteriorate to such an extent that the cost of repair or restoration is fifty (50)
percent or more of the cost of replacement of such sign.
(3) Signs for a legal nonconforming use:
a.
b.
New or additional signs for a nonconforming use shall not be permitted.
A nonconforming sign for a nonconforming use which ceases to be used for a period of sixty (60)
consecutive days or is replaced by a conforming use, shall be considered a prohibited sign and shall
be removed or brought into conformance upon establishment of a conforming use.
(4) Signs rendered abandoned:
a. Sign structures which remain ·vacant, unoccupied or devoid of any message, or display a message
pertaining to a time, event or purpose that no longer applies shall be deemed to be abandoned.
b. Abandonment of a nonconforming sign shall immediately terminate the right to maintain such sign.
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Within sixty (60) days after a sign structure has been abandoned, it shall be the responsibility of the
property owner or the property owner's authorized agent to remove the abandoned sign and to parch
and conceal any and all damage to any other structure resulting from removal of the sign in a neat
and professional manner.
d. Removal of an abandoned nonconforming sign shall include all sign support components, angle
irons, poles, and other remnants of the abandoned sign, which are not currently in use, or proposed
for immediate reuse as evidenced by a sign permit application for a permitted sign.
(5) Unsafe signs:
a.
b.
If the building official determines any sign or sign structure to be in an unsafe condition, he shall
immediately notify, in writing, the owner of such sign who shall correct such condition within
forty-eight (48) hours.
If the correction has not been made within forty-eight (48) hours, the building official may have the
sign removed if it creates a danger to the public safety or have any necessary repairs or maintenance
performed at the expense of the sign owner or owner or lessee of the property upon which the sign is
located.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
Sec. 34-457. -Severability.
Generally. If any part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word
(1) of this division is declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent
jurisdiction, the declaration of such unconstitutionality shall not affect any other part, section, subsection,
paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this division.
(2) Severability where less speech results. Without diminishing or limiting in any way the declaration of
severability set forth above in subsection (a), above, or elsewhere in this division, this Code, or any adopting
ordinance, if any part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word
of this division is declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent
jurisdiction, the declaration of such unconstitutionality shall not affect any other part, section, subsection,
paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this division, even if such severability
would result in a situation where there would be less speech, whether by subjecting previously exempt signs
to permitting or otherwise.
(3) Severability of provisions pertaining to prohibited signs. Without diminishing or limiting in any way the
declaration of severability set forth above in subsection (a), above, or elsewhere in this division, this Code, or
any adopting ordinance, if any part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause,
term, or word of this division or any other law is declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of
any court of competent jurisdiction, the declaration of such unconstitutionality shall not affect any other part,
section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this division that
pertains to prohibited signs, including specifically those signs and sign types prohibited and not allowed
under section [34-452], prohibited signs, of this division. Furthermore, if any part, section, subsection,
paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of section [34-452] is declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, the declaration of such
unconstitutionality shall not affect any other part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence,
phrase, clause, term, or word of section [34-452] thereby ensuring that as many prohibited sign types as may
be constitutionally prohibited continue to be prohibited.
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Severability of prohibition on billboards. If any part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence,
(4) phrase, clause, term, or word of this division and/or any other Code provisions and/or laws are declared
invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, the
declaration of such unconstitutionality shall not affect the prohibition on billboards as contained in this division
or this Code.
(Ord. No. 2010-7991, § 2, 9-7-10)
DIVISION 4A. -TEMPORARY BANNER AND SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS
Sec. 34-458. -Placement of temporary signs.
Definitions. Terms used in this section shall be defined as follows:
(1) Banner shall mean a temporary sign made of weather resistant cloth or other lightweight material,
intended to hang either with or without frames or in some other manner, and possessing characters, letters,
illustrations, or ornamentations applied to paper, plastic or f?bric of any kind. Flags shall not be considered
banners for the purpose of this definition.
Banner, vertical streetlight means a temporary sign made of wind and weather resistant cloth or other
lightweight material intended to be hung in the public right-of-way from rods and brackets attached to a streetlight
pole.
Directional sign means a directional sign erected on private property adjacent to a designated principal or
minor arterial roadway by a religious, charitable, fraternal, nonprofit, or civic organization having a meeting place,
clubhouse, or other site within the city for the purpose of indicating the place where such clubhouse, meeting
place or site js located.
Seasonal sales sign means any sign used to advertise a sale of merchandise or other items that are only
available for sale during certain temporary periods of time throughout the year and that are offered for sale to the
general public.
Special event sign means temporary signs used to announce a ·festival, outdoor entertainment event, surf
contest, running race, or other similar events at which the general public is invited to participate.
Wayfinding sign means a non-commercial government sign that shows route designations, destinations,
directions, distances, services, points of interest, or other geographical, recreational, or cultural information for the
aid of the traveling public and in order to encourage.orderly traffic flow and prevent sudden stops from drivers who
cannot easily find their destination.
Banner signs. One (1) temporary banner sign is allowed for a new occupancy or use, of the size permitted for
(2) a permanent wall sign for such use, and for a maximum of thirty (30) days within the first six (6) months of
establishment of such new occupancy or use. A banner sign may not be illuminated.
(3) Vertical streetlight banners. Two (2) vertical streetlight banners may be installed per streetlight pole which is
located on a principal or minor arterial roadway in the city as designated in the Transportation Element of the
Jacksonville Beach Comprehensive Plan, in accordance with the following requirements:
a. The use of vertical streetlight banners is restricted to the promotion of civic, charitable, or non-profit
special events that are open to the general public and that are held on a specific date or dates.
b. Vertical streetlight banners must mounted be at least twelve (12) feet above the pavement surface and
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shall not extend more than forty-one (41) inches from the streetlight pole.
c. The maximum size of a vertical streetlight banner shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet.
d. Vertical streetlight banners may be displayed no more than twenty-one (21) days prior to the event, and
must be removed within three (3) days after the date of the event.
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e. A vertical streetlight banner may include the sponsor's name and logo used to help identify the event and
not for advertising purposes and using up to ten (1 0) percent of the surface area of the vertical streetlight
banner.
f. A non-commercial ornamental or decorative vertical streetlight banner may be placed on any streetlight
by the city during any time period when the streetlight is not being used for the promotion of civic,
charitable, or non-profit special event.
[4] Dkectional signs. For the convenience of the traveling public, off-site directional signs for any religious,
charitable, fraternal, non-profit, civic, or similar organization operating within the city, having a meeting place,
clubhouse, or other site within the city may install not more than two (2) directional signs for the purpose of
indicating where such clubhouse, meeting place, or site is located within the city, in accordance with the
following requirements:
a. Directional signs for a religious, charitable, fraternal, non-profit, or civic organization operating within the
city, having a meeting place, clubhouse, or other site within the city shall be located on private property
adjacent to a principal or minor arterial roadway as designated in the Transportation Element of the
Jacksonville Beach Comprehensive Plan.
b. The directional sign shall not exceed three (3) feet by four (4) feet in size, or be more than ten (1 0) feet in
height.
c. The directional sign may be internally illuminated.
[5] Seasonal sales signs. Two (2) seasonal sales signs may be displayed on each frontage per parcel of land, in
accordance with the following requirements:
a. Except for the seasonal sale of firewood and Christmas trees, seasonal sales signs, including banners,
may be erected for a maximum of thirty-one (31) consecutive days. Seasonal sales signs, including
banners, for the seasonal sale of firewood may be erected for a period from the Saturday following
Thanksgiving Day and ending March 1 of the following year. Seasonal sales signs for the seasonal sale
of Christmas trees may displayed from the Saturday following Thanksgiving Day to midnight on
December 24th of the same year.
b. No single seasonal sale sign or banner shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area, or eight (8) feet in
height.
c. Dilapidated signs cannot be reused.
d. Seasonal sale signs may be illuminated.
[6] Special event signs. Temporary signs may be displayed on public property in the central business district:
CBD zoning district to promote a civic, charitable, or community event; in accordance with the following
requirements:
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There shall be no limit on the number of temporary special event signs displayed.
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Temporary signs for such civic, charitable, or community events may be mounted during the set-up for
b. . th·e event, and shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours after the end of the event.
[7] Wayfinding signs. Non-commercial wayfinding signs when erected as a part of the City of Jacksonville Beach
wayfinding system, in accordance with the following requirements:
a. The maximum height for these signs shall be thirty-six (36) feet in area, and ten (1 0) feet in height, unless
otherwise required by applicable law.
b. Wayfinding signs may not be illuminated.
[B] Permit procedures. A permit from the department of planning and development is required for a banner sign,
directional sign, or seasonal sales sign. The application for special event signs and vertical streetlight banner
signs shall be made on forms provided by and shall be approved as part of a special event permit issued by
the city manager or his designee. Wayfinding signs are authorized to be erected in accordance with the
wayfinding sign program of the Jacksonville Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. The application for a
banner sign, directional sign, or seasonal sales sign shall be made on forms provided by the department of
planning and development and shall include the following information:
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Name, address, and telephone number of the person making the application for the permit. If the
applicant is anyone other than the property owner, the applicant shall provide written authorization from
the property owner where the sign is to be located. This information is to be used only in order to regulate
the safety of the banner sign, directional sign, or seasonal sales sign and to regulate the duration of
display of temporary signs. The information shall not be used to regulate viewpoint.
Address of the property where the banner sign, directional sign, or seasonal sales sign is to be located.
Sign dimensions, drawn to scale.
Maximum and minimum height of the sign measured from finished grade.
The applicant is not required to provide the wording or examples of any illustrations or artwork to be
placed on the sign to the city as part of the application process. If the wording or graphic are provided by
the applicant, in no event may the city base any decision to permit or deny the permit application on the
basis of the content of any message depicted on the banner or sign.
A decision by the department of planning and development on an application for a permit for a banner sign,
directional sign, or seasonal sales sign shall be rendered within ten (10) working days after receipt of a complete
application packet. If a period of more than ten (10) days passes from the date of application the applicant may
treat the application as deemed denied. If any decision of the department of planning and development hereunder
is disputed by the applicant he or she may appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction.
The city council may, by resolution, impose an application fee for any permit issued pursuant to this section.
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(Res. No. 1864-2010, §§ 1-9, 9-7-10)
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