Ordinance No. 60-13-18ORDINANCE NO. 60-13-18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SIGNS
AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SEC. 17-
2, DEFINITIONS, AND ARTICLE H, SIGNS PERMITTED, SEC. 17-26,
EXEMPT SIGNS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUMBER AND SIZE OF
FLAGS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE
PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: The following definitions contained in Sec. 17-2, Definitions, of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, are hereby amended to read as follows:
"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."
"Sign: Any identification description, illustration, or device illuminated
or non -illuminated, which is visible from any outdoor place, open to the public
and which directs attention to a product, service, placed, activity, person,
institution, or business thereof, including any peunanently installed or situated
merchandise; or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant, flag, placard, designed to
advertise, identify, or convey information, with the exception of customary
window displays, official public notices and court 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 permit: A development permit authorizing erection, placement or
installation of a sign as permitted by this chapter in accordance with the
requirements of Article V of this chapter."
SECTION 2: Sec. 17-26, Exempt Signs, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Atlantic Beach, Florida, is hereby amended to add a new subsection (14) under paragraph (b) to
read as follows:
"(14) Not more than two (2) flags per development parcel, but if there are
two (2) flags, then one (1) must be the flag of the United States of America. A
development parcel with more than one (1) principal structure may have two (2)
flags for each principal structure with more than 5,000 square feet of fully
enclosed floor area. Each flag shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in
area; however, this size limitation shall not apply to United States of America
flags at public buildings and parks."
SECTION 3. , This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and
adoption.
PASSED by the CityCommission on first reading this :42s5 laday of iit,
2013.
PASSED by the City Commission on second and final reading this day of
MpriI ,2013.
ATTEST:
DONNA L. BARTLE, CMC
City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
AN . JENSEN, ESQUIRE
Attorney
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Ordinance No. 60-13-18
LOUIS M. BORNO, JR.
Mayor, Presiding Officer
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