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'°' ORDINANCE NUMBER: 60-02-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, WHICH
GENERALLY AND SPECIFICALLY REGULATES SIGNS AND
ADVERTISING STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CI3'Y OF ATLANTIC
BEACH. SUCH REGULATIONS SHALL BE ADOPTED BY
' REFERENCE AS CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AS
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AND SHALL. CONTAIN. SIX ARTICLES: ARTICLE 1, IN GENERAL;
ARTICLE ll, DEF1N1TlONS; ARTICLE ill, S1GN5 PERMITTED;
,~„ ARTICLE IV, CAUSE FOR REMOVAL OF SIGNS, ABANDONED SIGNS
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AND WAIVER TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND ARTICLE VI, SIGN
,,,,, PERMITS. THIS ORDINANCE .ALSO PROVIDES FOR. FINDINGS OF
E FACT, SEVERABILITY, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
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WHEREAS, the City Commission for the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, (hereinafter
the "Commission") hereby finds that there are various persons and entities that have an interest
in communicating with the public through the use of Signs and Advertising Structures that serve
to identify businesses and services, residences and neighborhoods, and also to provide for
expression of opinions, and
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residents and visitors to maintain a safe. and aesthetically pleasing environment where Signs do
^~ not create excessive visual clutter and distractions, obstructions or hazards for pedestrians,
bicycles and vehicles; and ,,
~^ WHEREAS, the Commission is also responsible for insuring that Signs do not adversely
impact the predominantly residential character of the Gity and that Signs do not conflict with the
natural and scenic qualities of the City, and
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WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Commission that the regulations contained in this
Chapter shall provide uniform Sign criteria, which regulate the size, height, number and
~"'~ placement of Signs in a manner that is compatible to the residential scale and character of the
City, and which shall place the fewest possible restrictions on personal liberties, property rights,
free commerce, and the free exercise of Constitutional rights, while achieving the City's goal of
~'"'" creating a safe, healthy, attractive and aesthetically pleasing environment that does not contain
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surrounding natural coastal environment and residential neighborhoods.
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~°' WHEREAS, these regulations shall: (a) protect the natural environment and its coastal,
u._; marine and estuarine resources by regulating the size, type and lighting of Signs in Conservation
areas and Environmentally Sensitive Lands; (b) protect and preserve the quality of life and the
°"~"' predominantly residential character of the City of Atlantic Beach by requiring Signs to be of a
-- scale, size and height that is consistent and compatible with the predominantly residential use,
quality and scale of the City; (c) implement the Comprehensive Plan for the. City of Atlantic
~" Beach, (d) preserve Constitutionally protected rights, and (e) enhance the visual attractiveness of
` ' commercial development and uses in order to promote the economic health of the City; and
'~' WHEREAS, these regulations set forth herein provide for orderly growth; protect and
conserve the value of property; promote, protect and improve the health, safety, comfort, good
.order, appearance, convenience, and general welfare of the public and serve to accomplish and
implement the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, and
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WHEREAS, after required notice was published, public hearings were held on the 26th
day of August, 2002 at 7:15 p.m. and on the 9th day of September, 2002 at 7:15 p.m. to hear and
enact said amendments to Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Atlantic Beach.
NOW TIiEREFOItE, BE 1T ENACTEll BY THE CITY COMM1SS10N UN
BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated herein as Findings of Fact in
support of this Ordinance and these Regulations.
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SECTION 2. The attached Exhibit A, Signs and Advertising Structures (hereinafter
"Sign Regulations") is hereby incorporated as Chapter 17 of the Crty of Atlantic Beach .Code of
Ordinances, and enacted by reference.
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SECTION 3. City of Atlantic Beach, Signs and Advertising Structures, as adopted
..within Chapter 17 of the City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances through Ordinance Number
6U-97-12 as may have been amended from time to time, are hereby repealed, provided that
certain, Signs and Advertising Structures, if qualified, may have vested. rights to continue or be
completed under the terms of this repealed ordinance or provisions therein.
SECTION 4. Any violation occurring before the effective date of these Sign
Regulations shall not be deemed voided by the enactment of this Ordinance..
SECTION 5. AlI provisions of any City of Atlantic Beach ordinance, resolution,
regulation or policy in express conflict with these Sign Regulations are hereby repealed to the
extent of such conflict.
^~' SECTION 6. Other .regulations and ordinances which may regulate the use and
development of Land, such as but not limited to utility, streets and roadways, vegetation, impact
fee ordinances, and ordinances incorporating Florida Building Codes, and other such technical
'^ codes, remain in effect and aze not replaced by these Sign Regulations.
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""""" SECTION '1. In the case that any section, subsection, paragraph, phrase or sentence of
this Ordinance or these Sign Regulations is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
Court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
~', independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity and lawfulness of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance or these Sign Regulations.
SECTION S. To the extent that they do not conflict with. the unique, specific and
detailed provisions of this Ordinance, all provisions of the Code of Ordinances for the City of
Atlantic Beach as such may be amended from time to time shall be applicable all Signs and
°~ Advertising Structures, except to the degree that such may qualify for vested rights in accordance
with applicable ordinances and Laws or provisions related to nonconforming Signs and '
Advertising Structures as set forth herein. Furthermore, notwithstanding any provision of this
ordinance, no portion of any ordinance, building code, Comprehensive Plan or any other
regulation shall be deemed waived or varied by any provision herein.
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SECTIOht 9. This Ordinance "shall be recorded in a book kept and maintained by the
` Clerk of the City of Atlantic Beach, Duval County, Florida, in accordance with Section 125.68,
,~„ Florida Statutes.
` ~ SECTION Y0. This Ordinance shall become. effective on the date passed and enacted by
~.,, final reading.
Passed on first reading and public hearing by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
~.~, Beach this 26th day of August, 2002. Passed on final reading and .public hearing this 9th of
September, 2002.
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Mayor/Presiding Officer
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APProved as to form and correctness:
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ALAN C. JENSEN, ESQUIRE
~^ City Attorney
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MAUREEN KING
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EXHIBIT A
. Chapter 17 .
SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES*
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*Crossieference(s)--Buildings and Building Regulations, Ch. 6; Planning/Zoning/Appeals, Ch.
~+ 14; Occupational License for Advertising, § 20-59; Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development
Regulations, Ch. 24.
" *State law reference(s)--Authority to establish Sign ordinances, F.S. § 166.0425; outdoor
advertisers, F.S. Ch. 479; Florida Building Code, Section 3108.
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL.
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Sec. 17-1. Intent.
,~,., The City Commission recognizes that there are various persons and entitiesthat-have an interest
in communicating with the public through the use of Signs that serve to identify businesses and
- ' services, residences and neighborhoods, and also to provide for expression of opinions. The
... Commission is also responsible for furthering the City's obligation to its residents and visitors to
maintain a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment where Signs do not create excessive visual
clutter and distraction or hazards for pedestrians and vehicles; where Signs do not adversely impact the
~^^~ predominantly residential character of the City and where Signs do not conflict with the natural and
scenic qualities of the City. It is the intent of the Commission that the regulations contained in this
Chapter shall provide uniform Sign criteria, which regulate the size, height, number and placement of
'"'' ~ Signs in a manner that is compatible to the residential scale and character of the City, and which shall
place the fewest possible restrictions on personal liberties, property rights, free commerce, and the free
exercise of Constitutional rights, while achieving the City's goal of creating a safe, healthy, attractive
~'"'" and aesthetically pleasing environment that does not contain excessive clutter or visual distraction from
right-of--ways and adjacent properties; the surrounding natural coastal environment and residential
neighborhoods.
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ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
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For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings as set forth within this
~- Section. Where appropriate, definitions contained within other Chapters of this Code, including
`~ ' Chapter 6, Building and Building Regulations and Chapter 24, Zoning, Subdivision and Land
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Advertising Message: The letters and graphics on a Sign intended to directly or indirectly promote the
,,.., sale of a product, service, commodity, entertainment or real or personal property. This definition shall
also be deemed to include political copy intended to directly or indirectlypromote acandidate or issue.
Advertising Message shall not include Signs or portions of Signs that are defined as a Public Sign.
Animated. Sign: Any Sign or-part of a Sign, including the Advertising Message, which changes
physical position by any means of movement.
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"' ~ Automatic Changeable Message Device: Any Sign, which through a mechanical, electrical, solar, or
other power source is capable of delivering messages, which rotate or appear to rotate, change or move
at any time and in any way, including Tri-Vision or any Multi-Prism Sign faces.
Awning Sign: See also Marquee Sign. A Sign painted onto or adhered to a Marquee or awning type
structure constructed of an open frame covered by fabric, vinyl, plastic, metal, or similar material.
"' ' Awning Sign shall include Canopy Sign.
Banner Sign: A temporary Sign made of lightweight fabric or similar material intended to promote
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Bracket Sign: Any single or double-faced .Sign mounted on brackets, poles or beams projecting at
angles from the front or side of any Building and supported solely by such brackets, poles or beams.
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Building Sign: Any Sign that provides the name or address of a Building, as opposed to the name of
the occupants or services located within that Building.
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r- Development Parcel: For the purposes of this Chapter, a Development Parcel shall be a parcel of land,
a Lot or a combination of Lots upon which Uses regulated by these Sign provisions are located. This
„~ definition may include a single use or business, or a collection of uses or businesses developed in a
unified manner.
;~,,,, Directional Sign: Any Sign that solely serves to designate the location of, orprovides direction to, any
place or area. Signs, which contain logos, or graphics commonly associated with a service or business
shall be included in the Signs allowedforthat site or business.
Double-faced Sign: A Sign with two (2} sides that are usuallybut not necessarily parallel
Exempt Signs: Signs as set forth within Section 17-3 of this Chapter, which are exempt from certain
requirements of this Chapter.
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^'* Fascia Sign: Any Sign attached to or installed against a wall of a Building. Fascia Sign includes Wall
Signs, -and cabinet and panel type signs, and Signs located on the fascia of a roof, or affixed to a roof
plane, provided such Sign does not extend above the height of the roof.
Flag: A piece of cloth or similar material having a distinctive size, color, and design used as a symbol,
standard, signal and other similar items. of recognition and may include insignias of governmental,
religious, charitable, fraternal or other organizations. Any Flag and pole or attachment that frequently
holds a Flag shall be deemed a permanent Flag. This definition of Flag shall not include the Flag of the
~„ United States of America.
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so `as to create an appearance of illusion of motion or creates movement by any means.
Freestanding Sign: Any Sign, which is incorporated into or supported by structures or supports in or
upon the ground, independent of support from any Building. Freestanding Sign includes Pole Sign,
Pylon Sign, Ground Sign or Monument Sign.
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~"' Height of Sign: The vertical distance measured from the lowest grade adjacent to the Sign extending to
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the topmost portion of the Sign Structure, including any frame, embellishment or other type of upward
extension from the Sign.
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Marquee Sign: Any Sign adhered or attached to a permanent roof-like Structure, including awnings
~,,,, and canopies projecting beyond a Building wall at an entrance to a Building or extending along and
projecting beyond the Building wall and generally designed and constricted to provide protection
' against the weather. Marquee Signs shall include all Signs placed upon any type of marquee, canopy,
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Monument Sign: A type of Freestanding Sign placed upon the ground independent of support from the
face of a Building that generally has greater width than height and. typically constructed of a solid
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material. such as wood; masonry or high-density urethane.
""" Non-Conforming Sign: Any Sign, which was lawfully erected with properly issued Sign Permits, but -
,which does not comply with the land Use, setback, height, size, spacing, and lighting or other
provisions of these regulations or other laws, as maybe amended.
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1 Obscene Sign: Any Sign containing statements, words, pictures or symbols of an obscene nature. The
word Obscene shall be as defined in Section 847.001, F.S., as maybe amended from time to time.
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' Pennants: Any small, single flag-like piece of cloth, plastic or paper attached to any staff, cord,
,,,,,~ Building, or other Structure at only one (1) or two (2} edges, the remaining hanging loosely; lacking the
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Personal Expression Sign: Any Sign containing a message of non-commercial opinion or
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endorsement and not containing a commercial Advertising Message.
Pole Sign: See Freestanding Sign.
.~'~"" Political Campaign Sign: Any temporary Sign, as maybe authorized under this Chapter, erected for
.. , the purpose of advertising a qualified candidate on any primary,:general, or special election ballot
within the City of Atlantic Beach
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Portable Sign: A Sign that maybe mobile and has no permanent attachment to a Building or to the
ground by means of a footing, including Signs with wheels designed to be pulled or towed on a trailer
or similar towing device.
,~, Projecting Sign: See Bracket Sign.
` Public Sign: Any Sign placed and maintained by City of Atlantic Beach, Duval County, the State of .
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agency. Public Signs may be placed in locations as determined necessary and appropriate by the public
agency and shall include public information Signs, public identification Signs, publicDirectional Signs,:
~^ Banner Signs, and Street name Signs installed by a public agency, traffic control Signs, warning Signs
~ and similar Signs.
"""` Pylan Sign: See Freestanding Sign.
Roof Sign: Any Sign attached to a Building or the roof structure of a Building by any means, which
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e,,,, Sign: Any identification, description, illustration, or device illuminated ornon-illuminated, which is
;~ visible from any outdoor place, open to the public and which directs attention to a product, service,
place, activity, person, institution, or business thereof, including any permanently installed or situated
,~,,, merchandise; or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant, placard, designed to advertise, identify, or
convey information, with the exception of customary window displays, official public notices and court
p ' markers required by Federal, State or local regulations; also excepting, newspapers, leaflets and books
intended for individual distribution to .members of the public, attire that is being worn, badges, and
similar personal gear. Sign shall also include all outdoor advertising displays as described within
Section 3108.1.1, Florida Building Code, and alI Signs shall conform to the requirements of Section
3108 of the Florida Building Code.
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Sign Display Area: The Sign Display Area shall be defined as the area enclosed within any geometric
""' figure, which would enclose all parts of the Advertising Message of the Sign: The structural supports
for a Sign, whether they are columns, pylons, or a building or part thereof, shall not be included in the
Sign Display Area.
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Sign Display Area, Advertising Message or informative contents..
~"""' Sign Permit: A Development Permit authorizing erection, placement or installation of a Sign as
permitted by this Chapter in accordance with the requirements of Section 3108 of the Florida Building
Code and Article VI of this Chapter.
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Sign Structure: Any Structure that supports, has supported, or. is capable of supporting a Sign,
including decorative covers and embellishments.
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Snipe Sign: Any Sign of any material, including paper, plastic, cardboard, wood or metal when tacked,
~,,,,,; nailed or attached in anyway to trees, poles, stakes, fences, the ground, or other objects where such
' `` Sign mayor may not be applicable to the present Use of the property upon which such Sign is located.
Vehicle Sign: Any Sign placed within, upon or affixed to a motorized vehicle, other than a registered.
logo, trademark or service mark that is attached to the side panels of a motorized vehicle.
p^ Wail Sign: See Fascia Sign.
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Width of Sign: The horizontal distance measured from one edge of the Sign Structure extending to the
~ opposite edge of the Sign Structure, including any frame, embellishment or other type of extension from
e_ , the Sign.
~' - Window Sign: Any Sign placed inside a window of a Building, facing the outside and which is
intended to be seen from the' exterior.. Window Signs shall be .included in the Signs allowed for that
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Sec. 17-3. Exempt Signs.
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(a) Within all non-residential Zoning Districts, the following Signs shall be considered as
permitted Signs and shall be exempt from the requirement to obtain a Sign Permit as set forth within
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(1) Decals, limited to those as required by law, which are affixed to or painted upon store
^' windows, store equipment, fuel pumps or other types of vending equipment used for
a dispensing retail products.
"`" - (2) Lettering only, for the purpose of providing ownership, licensing and emergency contact
information, when placed upon doors and windows of lawfully licensed businesses, with
letters not exceeding three (3) inches in height and limited to a maximum area of two (2)
square feet.
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~°'" (3) Signs within a Building that are not visible from the exterior of the Building. This shall
4-` - not include Window Signs affixed to the interior ofwindows, which are visible fromthe
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exterior. '
(4) Building Signs, historical markers, memorial5igns, tablets or plaques, or the name of a
,, Building and the date of erection, when the same are cut into any masonry surface or
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, when constructed of bronze or other similar noncombustible material.
„~. (5) Professional nameplates for physicians, `surgeons, dentists, musicians, lawyers,
' architects, teachers and other like professional persons placed on the premises occupied
by the person(s), not exceeding one (1) square foot in Sign Face Area, provided such `
~^ professional has a valid Occupational License as may be required for the particular
profession to operate on those premises.
`""" (5) Signs denoting only the name and. profession of an occupant of a Building, placed flat
against the exterior surface of the Building and not exceeding three (3) square feet in
Sign Face Area, provided such occupant has a valid Occupational License as maybe
°~ required to operate on those premises.
(7) Signs depicting only time and temperature.
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f shall be exempt from the requirement to obtain a Sign Permit as set forth within Article VI of this
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(1) Not more than one (1) real estate Sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of only the
premises on which the Sign is located. Such Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in
area, and five (5) feet in height. Signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of property
exceeding this size and height shall not be considered as Exempt Signs and shall be '
subject to the provisions of Section 17-6 (d).
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(2) Signs noting the architect, engineer or contractor for a Development Project when
placed upon work under construction, provided the Sign shall be removed within fifteen
"'""" (15) days of completion of construction. Such Signs shallnot exceed six (6) square feet
s in size or eight (8) feet in height.
., (3) Signs as required by law to display Building Permits or other similar required public
notices....
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Public Signs, Banner Signs, traffic Signs, Street name Signs, legal notices, danger Signs
and temporary emergency, informational or non-advertising Signs, when erected by
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(5) No trespassing and private property Signs not exceeding. two {2) square foot in area.
Such Signs shall not be displayed from or attached to trees, utility poles or any type of
utility structure or equipment, including lift stations, f re hydrants and the like.
(6) Vacancy or No Vacancy Signs not exceeding two (2) square foot in area.
(7) Temporary Political Campaign Signs announcing the candidacy of a qualified candidate
for public office not exceeding four (4) square feet in area. The placing of such Signs
on public property or on public right-of--ways shall be prohibited, and such Signs shall
be removed by the Code Enforcement Officer without. notice. to the candidate or abutting
- property owner or occupant. Such Signs must be placed wholly within the boundaries
of the property, at the discretion or consent of the legal owner and/or occupant of the
properly, provided such Signs conform with all traffic, electrical, maintenance, fire and
safety regulations of the City. Political Campaign Signs shall not be placed on property
prior to qualification of the candidate to run for office, and all such Signs shall be
removed within. seventy-two (72) hours after the .last election. If such Signs are not
removed within this period of time, the City may remove such Signs and may charge the
candidate the actual cost for such rernovaL Collected funds shall. be deposited into the
City general revenue. Failure to remove Signs is a violation of this Code and is
enforceable pursuant to Chapter 162, F.S., Code Enforcement.
(8) Personal Expression Signs limited to one per Lot or parcel, or in the case of multi-
family uses, one per Dwelling Unit, expressing personal views or opinions not ~-
exceeding four (4) square feet in area, providing such Signs are otherwise in compliance
with applicable local, State and Federal laws.
(9) Religious symbols.
(IO) Garage Sale Signs or Open House Signs within residential Zoning Districts, not
"~" exceeding four (4) square feet in size, limited to two (2) per site and located only at the
location of such event. Such Signs may be displayed one (1) day before the Garage Sale
or Open House and shall be removed immediately after conclusion of the event. No
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Garage Sale Sign or Open House Sign maybe erected upon any public right-of--way.
~„ (11) Signs placed within interior courtyards, the inside fence line ofrecreational fields and on
golf courses, provided such Signs are visible only to those persons visiting such place
°~ and are otherwise incompliance with this Chapter.
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(12) Address and Street number Signs not exceeding two (2) square feet. Address and Street
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number Signs in Residential Zoning Districts shall not be internally illuminated.
F (13) Holiday and seasonal decorations shallnot be construed as Signs, providing that these ~-
contain no commercial Advertising Message.
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Seca 17-4. General provisions applying to all permitted Signs.
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(1) No Sign shall be installed, erected or placed prior to issuance of a Sign Permit as
required by Article VI of this Chapter, except for Exempt Signs as set forth in Section
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(2) All Signs shall be engineered and constructed as required by these regulations and the
'~ ° Florida Building Code.. Signs shall be professionally designed, lettered and constructed.
~ (3) No Sign shall create a traffic or fire hazard, or be dangerous to the general welfare or
~ ' interfere with the free use of public streets or sidewalks.
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(4) No Sign shall be attached to or placed against a Building in any manner which impedes
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or blocks ingress or egress through any door or window of any Building, nor shall any
Sign obstruct or be attached to a fire escape.
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(5) No Sign shall be erected at the intersection of any Street in such a manner so as to.
~"""" obstruct free and clear vision, or at any location where, by reason of position, shape or
_:~ ', color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized
traffic Sign, Signal or device, or which makes use of any word or words.commonly used
~'' on traffic-control Signs or Signals.
(6) Where the rear of any Sign Structure is visible from any Street or from any adjoining
~, residential Zoning District, all exposed structural and electrical components of any such
' Sign shall be concealed in a manner as approved by the City Manager.
' (7) Fascia or Wall Signs, shall be mounted directly upon the surface of the Building, and
shallnot be mounted upon raceways, or other type ofprotrusions from the surface ofthe
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Sec. 17-5. Signs permitted within .Residential Zoning Districts.
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(a) Except for Exempt Signs as provided for in Section 17-3, Signs within Residential
Zoning Districts shall be limited to those as set forth below.
(1) For Single-family and Two-family residential subdivisions and developments
?'"' containing ten (10) orrnore residential Lots, where individual Lots are accessed
- from a common internal roadway, one Sign identifying the name of the
subdivision shall be allowed at each entrance from a Collector or Arterial Street,
~ not to exceed two (2) Signs.
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i. Size permitted: Thirty-two (32) square feet of Sign Face Area.
ii. Maximum Height of Sign: Eight (8) feet.
iii. Type allowed: Freestanding Ground or Monument style. Where more than
one Sign is allowed, each such Sign erected shall. be constructed and
designed in the same manner.
iv. Illumination: These Signs shall be externally illuminated with ground
mounted lighting only. Any lighting shall project from the ground onto the
Sign only, and shall not be directed towards any Street or residential Lot.
"'"" (2) For Multi-Family residential Uses, one Sign identifying the name of the multi-
~~ ~ 'family Development shall be allowed at each entrance not to exceed two (2)
Signs. Internal Directional Signs and Signs identifying Buildings shall also be
allowed limited to three (3) feet in height and eight (8) square feet in Sign Face
Area.
i. Size permitted: Sixty (60) square feet of Sign Face Area.
ii. Maximum Height of Sign: Eight (8) feet.
,,., iii.. Type allowed: Freestanding Ground or Monument style. Where more than
one Sign is allowed, each such Sign erected shall be constructed. and
designed in the same manner.
~* ~ iv. Illumination: These Signs. shall be externally illuminated with ground
mounted lighting only. Any lighting shall project from the ground onto the
Sign only, and shall not be directed towards any Street, vehicular drive or
^" residential unit.
(b) Signs, as set forth with above paragraph (a), that are located within Public or dedicated
"~' Right-of--ways shall be approved by the City Commission. Such Signs may be approved at the time of
Final Plat approval as set forth by Section 24-202 of this Code, or alternatively, such Signs maybe
approved upon specific application to the Commission.. Approval of the City Commission shall be
required prior to the issuance of a Sign Permit. Such Signs shall complement and conform to the
°'` "WELCOME TO ATLANTIC BEACH" Signs in features including lettering, color, composition,
,,,,, structural materials, finished surface, and shall be constructed of wood or similar material giving the
finished appearance of carved or sandblasted. wood, as described within Section 17-9.
Sec. 17-6. Signs permitted within Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts.
(a) Subject to the provisions asset forth within this Section, the following Signs shall be
permitted within Commercial Professional Office (CPO), Commercial Limited (CL), Commercial
General (CG), Central Business District (CDB) and Industrial, Light and Warehousing (ILW) Zoning
*°^. Districts. Except as specifically exempted in Section 17-3, and further subject to issuance of a Sign
E , Permit, no other Sign or advertising device shall be displayed or erected within the City of Atlantic
Beach.
(1) Fascia Signs for Buildings with a single business or occupant.
i. Size permitted: One (1) square foot of SignFace Area for each linear foot of
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F , of this Code, provided that no single Fascia Sign on any one side of a
Building shall exceed sixty (60) square feet of Sign Face Area. (For
"' example, if the width of the Building facing the front of the Lot is fifty (50)
` : feet wide, the maximum total Sign Face Area for all Fascia Signs is fifty
(50} square feet.)
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'ii. Number of Fascia Signs permitted: Nat more than three (3) Fascia Signs
shall be allowed on any one side of a Building. Where Fascia Signs are
- placed upon more than one side of the Building, the combined Sign Face
Area, shall not exceed the amount permitted by subparagraph (1)i. above.
F (2) Fascia Signs for Buildings with multiple businesses or occupants.
i. Size permitted: One (1) square foot of Sign Face Area for each linear foot of
the unit(s) occupied by one business or occupant, provided that no such
Fascia Sign shall exceed forty-eight (48) square feet of Sign Face Area for
~^^ any one business. (For example, if the width of a unit or several units,
occupied by one business istwenty-four feet, then one Sign,, a maximum of
twenty-four square feet of Sign Face Area is permitted.}
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Fascia Signs for different occupants shall be separated by a minimum
distance or thirty-six (36) inches.
~„ (3) In lieu of the above-described Fascia Signs, a business or authorized Use may
c install a single Bracket Sign or a single Marquee Sign in accordance with the
_ following provisions.
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shall be determined in the.. same manner. as a Fascia ..Sign, provided that no
•., such Sign shall have more than sixty (60) square feet of proj ected Sign Face
Area...
~^* - ii., There shall be not more than twelve (12) inches of clear space adjacent to
the Building wall, and such Signs shall not extend. or proj ect from the face of
the Building more than ten (10) feet.
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~"" iv. No portion of such Sign shall be closer than eight (8) feet to any sidewalk or
k ~ pedestrian walkway, and no closer than five (5) feet from any Street side
property line. All such Signs shall be securely anchored to a wall and shall in
no manner be connected to or suspended from the roof of any Building.
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erected as set forth below:
i. Size Permitted: Freestanding Signs, including Pole, Pylon and Monument
and Ground type Signs shall be limited to one (1) square foot of Sign Face
' Area for each linear foot of frontage of the Development Parcel on which the
~^ Sign(s) are placed, provided no such Sign shall exceed eighty (80) square
r feet of Sign Face Area. ,_ _
"""'" ii. Permitted Height of Freestanding Signs. For the following Zoning Districts .
the maximum Height of Freestanding Signs shall be:
a. Commercial Professional Office (CPO): Eight (8) feet.
~' b. Commercial Limited. (CL): Eight (8) feet.
c. Central Business District (CDB): Eight (8) feet.
,~„ d. Commercial General. (CG): Eight (8) feet.
e. Industrial, Light and Warehousing (II.,W): Eight (8) feet.
,~„ iii. Permitted Width of Freestanding Signs. The maximum width of
'Freestanding Signs in any Zoning Districts shall be ten (10 Feet).
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a. On a Development Parcel with frontage upon a single Street, one
Freestanding Sign shall be permitted.
~^* b. On a Development Parcel that has frontage upon more than one Street,
one Freestanding Sign shall be permitted on each street side of the
Development Parcel, provided that such secondary Freestanding Signs
''""' shall be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the maximum size and height
as allowed by paragraphs i. and ii. above.
~" v. Required distance from property lines: No portion of any Freestanding Sign
shall be located closer to the property line than five (5) feet. Freestanding
Signs shall not be located so as to interfere with clear vehicular or pedestrian
sight distance. Signs determined by the Director of Public Works to
` ' interfere with safe sight distance for pedestrians or vehicles shall . be
,,,,, immediately removed.
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(b) Requirement for a Unified Sign Plan. After the initial effective date of these regulations,
~, all new non-residential Development, which shall contain space or units for more than one business or
` occupant, shall provide a Unified Sign-Plan with the application Building Permits. All subsequent
applications for Sign Permits-shall oomply with the approved Unified Sign Plan. The Unified Sign Plan
r-+ shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter and shall also demonstrate a consistent theme and
design with respect to each of the following:
(1) Manner and type of construction, including materials to be used, installation
~"' method and mounting details;
(2) Means of illumination, if any, and hours of illumination.
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.~ (3) Size, color, lettering and graphic style.
(c) Pre-Development Signs. Signs for the purposes of announcing a coming Development
,,,,,, project may be placed within Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts subject to the following
provisions.
(1) Issuance of a Sign Permit shall be required, and no such Sign shall remain on
,... any Development Parcel for a period of time exceeding one. year from the
issuance date of the Sign Permit.
~* (2) Complete and proper applications for Building Permits for the related
. Development project must be submitted within sixty {60) days of the placement
of any such Sign, or the Sign shall be removed. In the case that the Sign is not
~"' removed, the Sign shall be considered an Abandoned Sign, subject to the
i : _ provisions of Sec. 17-10 (c).
(3) Such Sign shall be removed within thirty (30) days of the issuance of any
Certificate of Occupancy, or at any time when construction ceases for a period of
time longer than thirty (30) consecutive days. In the case that the Sign is not
~ removed within these.. periods of time, the. Sign shall be considered an
Abandoned Sign, subject to the provisions of Sec. 17-10 (c).
(4) Only one such Sign shall be placed upon the Development Parcel and shall not
exceed the height or size as permitted by preceding paragraph (a).
(d) Within non-residential Zoning Districts, one (1) Sign per Lot or Development Parcel
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advertising the sale or lease or the property limited to eight (8) feet in height and a
maximum of twenty-four (24) square feet of Sign Face Area. A Sign Permit shall be
required for such Signs, and these Signs shall be removed within ten (l0) days of sale or
lease of the property.
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(e) Requirement to display Street number. All business and activities regulated by the
requirements of Section 17-6 shall display the Street number in a manner that is prominent and clearly
"~' readable to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, as appropriate.
Sec. 17-7. Signs within Special Purpose (SP) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning
Districts.
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The size, height, width and number of Signs permitted within Special Purpose Districts and
` ' Planned Unit Development Districts shall be established within.the ordinance creating such District as
~..~ determined by the City Commission to be appropriate for the nature and character of the use within
these Districts.
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Sec. 17-8. Signs within Conservation (CON) Zoning Districts.
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require approval as aUse-by-Exception. The size, height, width and number of Signs permitted within
,,,~, Conservation Districts shall be established during the Use-by-Exception process in accordance with the
provisions of Section 24-63. Signs within Conservation Districts shall not adversely impact the
~' environmentally sensitive qualities of these areas, shall benon-illuminated, shall contain no electrical
t.. components and shall be constructed of wood, brick, masonry, .high-density urethane or similar
material, which is consistent with. the natural surroundings of these Districts.
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Sec. 17-9. .Signs placed on Public Buildings and Structures and within Public Parks.
All Signs displayed within City of Atlantic Beach parks and upon the exterior of any public
~ , Building. or Structure shall conform with design of the "WELCOME TO ATLANTIC BEACH SIGNS'
displayed on such properties as of the effective date of this ordinance, or as such design maybe later
"""' modif ed by City Commission. Such Signs shall display the City of Atlantic Beach logo, as depicted in
= Figure 1, and shall be similar in appearance with respect to color, lettering, composition, and materials
used for construction. Materials used shall be wood, high-density urethane, or similar material, which
`~ maybe given asandblasted-type finished surface. Public notice, parking and traffic Signs shall be
` ' exempt from this provision.
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Sec.17-10. Banner Signs.
(a) The purpose of Banner Signs shall be to promote special seasonal, civic or community
events that occur on a temporary basis. A Sign Permit shall notbe required for Banner Signs; however,
^*. all Banner Signs shall be registered with City of Atlantic Beach. No Banner Sign shall be hung, placed
or erected prior to registration on a form as provided by the Planning and Zoning Department, and
payment of fees as maybe established by the City Commission.
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(b) Banner Signs may be displayed subject to registration verifying compliance with the
following provisions.
~^^ (1) Display ofBanner Signs for any event shall be limited to thirty (30) consecutive
or cumulative days within one calendar year.
(2) Banner Signs shall be limited in size to a maximum of sixty (60) square feet in
size. _
(3) Banner Signs shall not contain an Advertising Message.
(4) Banner Signs shall not hang over or extend into.Right-of-Ways.
~'" (5) Banner Signs shall be securely anchored to buildings, poles or suitable structural
supports and shall not be attached to trees, public buildings or structures, utility
poles or any type of utility structure or equipment, including lift stations, fire
hydrants and the like..
' (6) Property Owner's authorization to install and display such Banner Sign.
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CAUSE FOR REMOVAL OF SIGNS,
ABANDONED.SIGNS AND PROHIBITTED SIGNS
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Sec. 17-11. Removal of unsafe, damaged or poorly maintained, and abandoned Signs.
"' (a) Unsafe Signs. In the event that any Sign, including an Exempt Sign, is determined by
:~ the Building Official to be unsafe, such Sign shall be immediately removed upon written notice from
the Building Official ordering removal. Such notice shall be sent by Certified Mail to the property
~"""' owner of record. If not removed within ten (10) days, the Sign shall be considered a hazard to public
~- ~ safety and shall be removed at the property owner's expense.
(b) Damaged Signs and poorly maintained Signs. AlI Signs, including Exempt Signs, shall
be kept in a structurally sound condition, with a neat appearance and in a generally good state of repair.
,,,,, Further, Signs shall be maintained in accordance with Section 3108.1.7, Florida Building Code, which
requires that all Signs for which a permit is required, together with supports, braces, guys, and anchors
shall be kept in repair and, unless of galvanized or non-corroding metal, shall be painted at least once
,R.., every two (2) years. Any Sign destroyed or damaged beyond reasonable repair in the determination of
' the Building Official, shall be immediately repaired or removed at the property owner or occupant's
expense: Anew Sign Permit shall be required for any replacement Sign. If not repaired or replaced
within thirty (30) days after written notice from the Building Official, the Sign shall constitute a public
w nuisance and shall be removed at the property owner's expense.
^' (c) Abandoned Signs. Signs shall be removed by the owner or occupant within (30) thirty
days of cessation of the business or activity conducted on the property where the Sign is located. A
business or activity shall be considered. to have ceased when the premises are vacated, or in the absence
~'"" of a valid Occupational License or active utility service account. Signs not removed in accordance with
these provisions shall be considered as abandoned and shall be removed at the property owner's
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The following Signs and devices shall be prohibited within the City of Atlantic Beach. In the
~" case of any conflict with. other provisions of this Code, the prohibitions set forth below shall supersede
such other conflicting provisions.
""" (1) Animated Signs.
(2) Automatic Changeable Message Device Signs, except for Signs depicting time and
temperature.
(3) Flashing Signs.
(4) Signs containing beacon or tracker lights or similar lighting components.
,, (5) Signs containing fluorescent colors or materials designed to bemirror-like or reflective.
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(7) Roof Signs. ,
,,.~ (8) Snipe Signs.
(9) Portable and mobile Signs.
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Temporary Signs, except as otherwise authorized herein.
. ~ {11) Pennants, ribbons, balloons, streamers, wind-operated devices and similar elements that
are intended to draw attention to a business or activity, either when used alone or
.incorporated into a Sign.
""' (12) Vehicle Signs. (Customary and registered logos, trademarks or service marks that are
attached to the side panels of a motorized vehicle shall not be considered as Vehicle
Signs; however, such vehicles shall not be parked off of the property from where a
~" business is located for the purpose of advertising.)
E `~ (13) Private Signs on any public property, other than as,specifically approved by the City
Commission.
(14) All Signs prohibited by Chapter 479.11, Florida Statutes.
(15) Signs not in compliance with all applicable provisions of this Chapter and this Code.
Sec. 17-13. Reserved.
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All S igns, which were lawfully in existence and constructed or installed with properly issued
-.~ Sign Permits as of the effective date. of these amended regulations, and which are made nonconforming
by the provisions herein shall be ahowed to remain in accordance with the following conditions:
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" (1) Freestanding Signs, permitted pursuant to Section 17-6, made nonconforming upon the
initial effective date of these amended regulations, which are not in compliance only
r- with respect to the minimum required distance of five (5} feet from any property lines
shall be allowed to remain in the existing location provided that no portion of the Sign is
located within any publicly owned right-of way or utility easement and that no
~° interference with clear sight distance exists, and fur-they provided that such Signs are
otherwise in compliance with the terms of this Chapter.
""~' (2) Freestanding Signs, permitted pursuant to Section 17-6, made nonconforming upon the
~ initial effective date of these amended regulations, which are not in compliance with
respect only to maximum width, height or size shall be allowed to remain, provided that
~" such Signs are otherwise in compliance with the terms of this Chapter.
~ (3) Nonconforming Signs, including those as described in preceding paragraphs (1) and (2)
shall be made conforming with all provisions of this Chapter when any of the following
changes are made:.: .
i.. Any change to the structural supports or structural. materials, including temporary
relocation associated with routine maintenance of a property. .
~ ii. Any change which increases the illumination. ,
iii. Any change which increases the height of a Sign.
iv. Any change, which alters the material used for the Display Area or Face Area by
!~* more than twenty-f ve (25) percent.
v. Any replacement required as the result of an accidental actor a weather related act.
vi. Any replacement of an Abandoned Sign.
vii, Any change necessary for compliance with Florida Building Code requirements.
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(4) The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to apply to Signs that are
abandoned, deteriorated, dilapidated, or in a general state of disrepair, or which are
'' determined to create a hazard to public safety. Such Signs shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 17-10.
~,,, Sec.17-15. Requests to waive certain .terms of this Chapter.
Requests to waive terms of this Chapter may be made upon specific application to the City
t.A, Commission, with proper public notice required, provided that no waiver shall be requested that would
allow a Prohibited Sign, or any otherwise unlawful Sign. The applicant requesting such waiver shall
have the burden of demonstrating the need for the requested waiver, and that the waiver is not in
~* conflict with the Intent. of this Chapter. The terms of any waiver to the provisions of this Chapter shall
a__ be established by order of the City Commission.
Secs. 17-16 through 17-30. Reserved.
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Sec. 17-31. Permit Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to install, erect; place; alter, or relocate any Sign without first
!^ obtaining a Sign Permit with payment of the required fee to the City.- Sign Permits shall be required for
" : any Sign requiringa permit under the provisions of Section 3108.1:.3, Florida Building Code. A Sign
.Permit shall not be issued prior to issuance of the appropriate Occupational License as required for the
`'°'' activity on the property for which the Sign Permit is sought, except as set .forth in Section_17-6~ (c) of
this Chapter.
~~ Sec17-32 Application. _ -
Before a Sign' Permit shall be issued, a design .and stress diagram containing necessary
information to enable the Building Official to determine compliance with the provisions of Section
~, 3108 of the Florida Building Code shall be submitted.. Such information shall be included as part of the
Sign Permit application and-shall be submitted to the City of Atlantic Beach Building Department using
a Sign Permit Application as provided by the City. The application for Sign Permit shall contain or
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(1) The name, mailing address and telephone number of the applicant.
` (2) If applicable, a copy of a valid and current Occupational License for the property where
the Sign shall be placed.
w ~ (3) In the case that the applicant is not the property owner, an owner's authorization to
apply for a Sign Permit.
(4) A survey depicting the location of the requested Sign(s) and the location of all
Structures and access points on the property. An elevation drawing, with dimensions,
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. depicting the size, height; location and relafion to other existing Signs. Plans shall be
drawn at a legible scale, depicting materials to be .used, method of construction,
,,.~, attachment or installation as appropriate and type of illumination, if any.
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(5) The name and contractor information of the person erecting or installing the Sign.
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(6) An Electrical .Permit, if required.
~'* (7) Registered engineer's drawings as maybe required by Section 3108, Florida Building
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Code.
~"? (8) Such additional information as may be required by the Building Official to determine
compliance with this Chapter, any other applicable laws and ordinances of the City of
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"'"" Sec. 17-33. Calculation of Permitted Sign Size.
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Sign Face Area ,Sign Display Area, Width of Sign and Height of Sign shall be calculated as
'+ defined within Article II of this Chapter. In the case of Freestanding, Fascia and Projecting Signs; the
Sign Face Area shall be used in calculating the permitted size of Sign. In the case of Marquee, Canopy
or Awning Signs, the Sign Display Area shall be used in calculating the permitted size of Sign.
' When computing Sign Face Area and Sign Display Area, only one (1) side of a Sign containing two (2)
sides shall be included in the calculation of the permitted Sign size.
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Fees for the issuance of a Sign Permit shall be determined as follows. (Electrical permits and
required fees shall also be required for Signs with electrical components.)
(1) Thirty-two (32) square feet or less of Sign Display Area
~'" or Sign Face Area, as appropriate: Thirty dollars ($30.00).
(2) Larger than thirty-two (32) square feet: Ten dollars ($10.00) per square foot of Sign
'""" Display Area or Sign Face Area, as appropriate.
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