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5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
6 FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
7 REGULATIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SITE
8 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," ARTICLE IV ENTITLED
9 "SIGN STANDARDS," AMENDING SECTION 1, ENTITLED
10 "GENERAL," SECTION 2, ENTITLED "CITY APPROVAL
11 REQUIRED," SECTION 3,ENTITLED"PROHIBITED SIGNS,"
12 SECTION 4, ENTITLED "STANDARDS," SECTION 5,
13 ENTITLED "COMMUNITY DESIGN," SECTION 6, ENTITLED
14 "SIGN PROGRAM," SECTION 7, ENTITLED
15 "NONCONFORMING SIGNS,"SECTION 8,ENTITLED"SIGNS
16 AT ABANDONED BUSINESSES;" REPEALING CERTAIN
17 PROVISIONS, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION,
18 PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
19 SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
20 DATE.
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23 WHEREAS, City Staff periodically reviews the Code of Ordinances of the City and
24 makes recommendations to the City Commission to revise its Ordinances; and
25 WHEREAS, the City Staff recommends that the City Commission modify and update
26 certain sign regulations in the City's Code of Ordinances; and
27 WHEREAS,the City Commission finds and determines that these sign regulations are
28 intended to regulate signs in a manner so as to not interfere with, obstruct the vision of or
29 distract motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians in order to maintain safe roadway conditions for
30 the general public; and
31 WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that these sign regulations are intended to
32 regulate signs in a manner to protect the public from the dangers of unsafe signs by requiring
33 signs to be constructed, installed and maintained in a safe and satisfactory manner; and
34 WHEREAS,the City Commission intends for these amendments to be interpreted and
35 applied in a manner that is content neutral; and
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36 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach has determined that
37 it is in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida to
38 approve the amendments to the Land Development Regulations as contained herein.
39 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
40 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
41 Section 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are true and correct and are now ratified
42 and confirmed by the City Commission.
43 Section 2. City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 4,
44 "Site Development Standards",Article IV, "Sign Standards", are hereby amended as follows:
45 Chapter 4. Site Development Standards
46 Article IV. Sign Standards
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48 Sec. 1. General.
49 A. Short Title. This article shall hereafter be known and cited as the "City Sign Code."
50 B. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this article is to set forth the regulations for the use
51 of signs within the city's jurisdictional limits for site identification, communication, and
52 advertisement. It is the intent of this article to promote the health, safety, convenience,
53 aesthetics, morality, and general welfare of the city by regulating signs in order to meet the
54 following objectives:
55 1. Identification. Promote and aid in the identification and location of an establishment,
56 organization, or neighborhood;
57 2. Aesthetics. Preserve the beauty and unique character of the city by protecting it from
58 visual blight and providing a pleasing environmental setting and community appearance,
59 which is deemed vital to the attraction and retention of business and commerce;
60 3. Land Values. Protect property values by assuring the compatibility of signage with
61 surrounding land uses;
62 4. Safety. Promote general safety and protect the general public from damage or injury
63 caused by, or partially attributed to, the distractions, hazards, and obstructions that result
64 from improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located signs;
65 5. Compatibility. Ensure that signs are compatible with the surrounding built
66 environment, including adjacent architecture and neighborhoods, and they compliment each
67 other rather than detract from one another; and
68 6. Sustainability. To promote signage and support structures that employ sustainable
69 designs and technologies with respect to their construction,maintenance, and operation(e.g.
70 recycled materials, energy efficient, low energy usage bulbs, etc.).
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71 C. Administration. The Development Director or designee shall
72 have the authority to interpret and administer this article.
73 D. Applicability. The provisions of this article shall be considered the minimum
74 standards and are applicable to all new signs constructed or displayed after the date of
75 enactment of these Regulations or modification to signs which were permitted prior to the
76 date of adoption of these Regulations. During a declared emergency by the City Manager,
77 there may be temporary relief from the enforcement of this section.
78 E. Exemptions. The permitting requirements and/or standards of this article shall not
79 apply to the following signs however,that such signs may be subject to other provisions of
80 these Land Development Regulations:
81 1. Address Sign. A non-illuminated sign, which indicates the address of the site,
82 provided it does not exceed two (2) square feet in area. The sign shall comply with the
83 standards of Section 4.A.9. below.
84 2. Residential Yard Sign. A non-illuminated sign with non-commercial copy located in
85 any zoning district,provided it does not exceed three (3) square feet in area. If proposed as a
86 freestanding structure,the sign shall not be greater than four(4) feet in height and must be
87 located within five (5) feet of a building on a lot; or if there is no building on the lot, the sign
88 must be located at least ten(10) feet from any property line. A Residential Yard Sign is
89 prohibited on undeveloped property and on forward of the front setback line.
90 3. Nameplate or Identification Plaque. A non-illuminated nameplate or identification
91 plaque provided it does not exceed two (2) square feet in area. The plaque shall comply with
92 the standards of Section 4.C.1-6. below..-, except that those plaques used to identify historic
93 properties as part of the City's Historic Preservation Program and plaques to identify public
94 artworks and murals as part of the City's Public Art Program, are exempt from the standards
95 of this section.
96 4. Temporary Real Estate Sign. A non-illuminated temporary real estate sign provided
97 it is five (5) square feet or less in area. However,this sign shall comply with the standards
98 of Section 4.B.1. below, which regulates the minimum required setback, allowable location,
99 and maximum size and height. No temporary real estate sign is allowed within a public
100 right-of-way because it would be considered an off-premises sign and is therefore prohibited
101 pursuant to Section 3.K. below.
102 5. Temporary Political Sign. A non-illuminated temporary political sign provided it is
103 less than thirty-two (32) square feet in area. However,this sign shall comply with Section
104 4.B.5.below,which regulates the minimum required setback, allowable location, and
105 maximum size and height. No temporary political sign is allowed within a public right-of-
106 way because it would be considered an off-premise sign and is therefore prohibited pursuant
107 to Section 3.K. below.
108 6. Transit Shelter Sign. A sign located on a transit shelter provided it complies with
109 Section 4.D.2.below and the Building Official determines that compliance with the Florida
110 Building Code is not required.
111 7. Civic/Government General Informational Sign. A sign which is deemed necessary
112 by an appropriate city department or public agency and consisting of non-commercial copy,
113 intended for safety, welfare, or informational purposes. This sign typically includes 1)
114 information pertaining to current or future public improvements and events; 2)traffic,
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115 railroad crossing, wayfinding, commemorative, and other governmental signage; 3) legal
116 notices,public hearings, and other temporary and non-emergency related signage; and 4)
117 signage identifying caution, danger, or emergency situations.
118 8. Municipal/Government Buildings &Facilities. Signs identifying temporary or fixed
119 city administrative offices, civic buildings, emergency and utility/support facilities.
120 9. City Coordinated/Authorized Business Signage. This could include Industrial
121 Subdivision signage that is in collaboration with the City and that furthers city economic
122 development objectives or initiatives by promoting business retention and attraction.
123 Signage may be placed on city or public property subject to applicable permitting
124 requirements and agreements. Also see Section 4.C.14 for Industrial Subdivision Signage.
125 10. Civil Event Signage— Signs identifying temporary events held by or sponsored by
126 the City or the Community Redevelopment Agency.
127 811. Changing the Copy of a Manual Changeable Copy Sign. Manual changeable copy
128 signs may be allowed as an accessory component to a primary or secondary monument sign
129 pursuant to Section 4.C.2.h. below. The changeable copy portion of a monument sign is
130 exempt from the permitting requirements of this article,provided that such new copy
131 complies with the standards of this article.
132 12. Sign Walkers. A sign held, worn, or operated for the purposes of advertising or
133 otherwise drawing attention to an individual,business, commodity, service or product. A
134 sign walker may also be referred to as a human sign. A permit is not required.
135 Note: In the event any word, sentence, clause, or other portion of this section is
136 determined invalid,then any sign otherwise allowed by this section shall comply with the
137 requirements set forth in this code as if this section was never enacted.
138 F. Terms and Definitions. See Chapter 1, Article II for all applicable terms and
139 definitions which pertain to the regulations and standards contained herein.
140 G. Conflict. Whenever the regulations and requirements of this code conflict with any
141 other lawfully enacted and adopted rules,regulations, ordinances, or laws, the most
142 restrictive shall apply, unless otherwise stated herein.
143 H. Severability. Except as for otherwise provided in Section 1.G., Section 3, and Section
144 4, should any section, subsection,paragraph, sentence, clause,phrase, or other part of this
145 article be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not
146 affect the validity of this article as a whole or any article, section, subsection,paragraph,
147 sentence, clause, phrase, or word thereof, other than that so declared to be invalid.
148 I. Relieffrom Standards. Unless described otherwise in this Article, any deviation from
149 the sign standards contained herein shall require approval of a variance application,which is
150 subject to review and approval by the City Commission. Any request for a variance shall be
151 reviewed in accordance with Chapter 2, Article II, Section 4.D. No variance may be granted
152 for any sign expressly prohibited by this article. The City Commission; however, may grant
153 a variance if it finds that the unusual shape or topography of the property or other mitigating
154 factors (e.g.,required landscape buffers),prevent signage allowable under the provisions of
155 these Regulations from adequately identifying the business or other activity located on such
156 property. The City Commission may only grant a variance to the following:
157 1. Required Setback. Allow a setback less than that required under the chapter;
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158 2. Sign Area or Height. Allow the area and/or height of a sign to be increased by up to
159 twenty-five percent (25%) of the maximum allowable height or area; or
160 3. Number of Signs. Allow the number of signs to be increased over the maximum
161 allowed by this code.
162 J. Sign Standards for Overlay Zones. See Chapter 3. Zoning, Article III, Section 8 for
163 additional standards applicable to business signage within the Overlay Zones of the
164 redevelopment area. Such standards implement recommendations of the Community
165 Redevelopment Plan and when in conflict with any standards in this Article, the overlay
166 district standards shall prevail.
167 Sec. 2. City Approval Required.
168 No signs, including support structures shall be erected, altered, displayed, or modified on
169 private property,public lands, or within city rights-of-way without first securing the
170 necessary city approvals and permits as provided hereunder, except in instances when
171 exempt from these Regulations pursuant to Section 1.E. above. The following processes and
172 permits are intended to ensure that all signage complies with the standards of this article:
173 A. Site Plan Review. Except for individually platted lots containing single-family and
174 duplex homes located within single-family and two-family residential zoning districts, the
175 site plan review process shall be required and reviewed in accordance with the procedures
176 set forth in Chapter 2,Article II, Section 2.F. prior to the issuance of any sign permit to erect
177 a new sign to be used for the first time. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "site
178 plan" is construed to include master site plan and technical site plan applications.
179 B. Sign Permit. The sign permit process shall be required, and initiated only subsequent
180 to the approval of a site plan application, except in those instances when site plan review is
181 not required. The sign permit application shall be processed in accordance with the
182 procedures set forth in Chapter 2,Article II, Section 5.A., unless the Building Official
183 determines that compliance with the Florida Building Code is necessary. In these instances,
184 the sign permit shall be processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 2,
185 Article IV, Section 3. Any sign, including the support structure, which is erected, altered,
186 displayed, or changed without a sign permit is considered an illegal sign, and shall be subject
187 to the penalties set forth herein. Any sign proposed within a city right-of-way shall require
188 approval from the Engineering Division. The issuance of a sign permit shall not relieve any
189 party from obtaining the necessary permits which may be required by the various federal,
190 state, or local government agencies.
191 Sec. 3. Prohibited Signs.
192 The following signs and related equipment are prohibited in all zoning districts, unless
193 otherwise stated herein:
194 A. Noise Sign. Any sign that produces noise or sounds capable of being heard(excluding
195 voice units at drive-through facilities)and those which emit visible smoke, vapor, particles,
196 or odor.
197 B. Animated or Fluttering Sign. Any sign with visible moving,revolving, flashing, or
III 198 rotating parts or visible movement of any kind.
199 C. Motion Picture or Video Sign. Any sign with motion picture or video mechanisms
200 used in such a manner as to permit or allow images. This section does not apply to motion
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201 pictures or video mechanisms that are part of a public artwork as approved by the Art
202 Advisory Board.
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212 ED. Mobile Sign. Any sign not permanently attached to a wall, ground, or any other
213 approved supporting structure, or a sign designed to be transported, such as signs transported
214 by wheels, mobile billboards, "A-frame" or sandwich type, sidewalk or curb signs, and
215 unanchored signs, except where otherwise stated in this article.
216 FE. Roof Sign. Any sign erected,placed, or affixed 1)to the slope of a hip or gable roof;
217 2) above the roofline or parapet wall; or 3) on rooftop structures, including but not limited to
218 mechanical enclosures,mechanical equipment, or chimneys. All signs shall be located a
219 minimum of six (6) inches below the top of the mansard or parapet wall, where applicable.
220 GF. Snipe Sign. Any sign that is tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise
221 attached to trees,poles, stakes, fences, trailers, or other supporting structures, except where
222 otherwise stated for in this article.
223 FIG. Painted Wall Sign. Any sign painted on or attached to a wall,excluding murals,which
224 are reviewed .. . - •. . _. .., - ' - -.e.-. . . and approved by the Arta
225 Gemifkissiefi Art Advisory Board. A mural is not a painted wall sign, if determined to be a
226 work of art by the Art Advisory Board.
227 IH. Unauthorized Sign. Any sign that has not been properly permitted by the city but
228 located on property owned by or under control of the city.
229 JI. Non-Geometric Sign. Any sign structure, shaped to depict figures or demonstrative
230 shapes used to attract attention to the business activity with which the sign is associated,
231 excluding an under canopy or blade sign regulated in accordance with Section 4.C.below.
232 KJ. Off-Premises Sign. Any temporary or permanent off-premises sign, including
233 billboards but excluding those types of signs which may be allowed in limited instances in
1234 accordance with this article, including directional signage, or Industrial Subdivision Signage
235 (See Section 4.C. Permanent Signage.)
236 EK. Other.
237 1. Signs attached to or painted on fire escapes,television antennas, satellite dishes,
238 utility poles, or any other associated structure.
239 2. Signs or sign structures supported by visible guy wires, cables or where there is
240 visible electrical conduit.
241 3. Any balloons,pennants, streamers, objects or figures of any shape or the like shall be
242 prohibited if used as a permanent display or temporary sign or as a means of directing
243 attention to any establishment or organization, or to a commodity or service sold, offered, or
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244 manufactured. The elements described in this section do not contribute to the function or
245 aesthetics of the site, excluding site features approved through the site plan review process,
246 and/or approved by the Arts Advisory Board.
247 4. Any stationary or revolving light(beacon) which flashes or projects illumination,
248 single-color or multi-colored, in any manner which is intended to attract or divert
249 attention. This does not include any lighting required by the Federal Aviation
250 Administration(FAA) or similar agencies.
251 5. Any sign which advertises a home-based business (home occupation), excluding
252 those allowed in conjunction with a live/work unit and the corresponding regulations.
253 6. Any illuminated sign designed with bare bulbs, exposed neon tubing, or similar
254 technology, which is not shielded and therefore leaving it exposed and directly visible,
255 except for when used as a window sign and regulated in accordance with Section 5.C.6.
256 below. Neon tubing,bare bulbs,miniature lighting, and similar technologies shall not be
257 used to illuminate or outline building façades, storefronts, door openings, window, or
258 window displays pursuant to Chapter 4, Article VII, Section S.E.
259 7. Any pylon sign as defined in Chapter 1, Article II.
260 8. Any sign and/or sign structure which does not meet all the criteria set forth in this
261 article.
262 Note: In the event any word, sentence, clause, or other portion of this section is
263 determined invalid, then any sign otherwise prohibited by this section shall comply with the
264 requirements set forth in this code as if this section was never enacted.
265 Sec.4. Standards.
266 A. General. The following general standards shall apply to all signs city-wide:
267 1. Sign Content.
268 a. Obscene. It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign or other
269 advertising structure any obscene or indecent matter. No sign shall display any statement,
270 word, character, or illustration of an obscene nature, as defined by F.S. Chapter 847, as may
271 be amended from time to time.
272 b. Misleading. It shall be unlawful for a person to display false or misleading
273 statements upon signs, intended to mislead the public as to anything sold, any services to be
274 performed or information disseminated. The fact that any sign or display shall contain
275 words or language sufficient to mislead a reasonable and prudent person in reading same,
276 shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section by the person displaying the sign
277 or permitting same to be displayed.
278 c. Non-commercial Copy. Any sign authorized in this article may contain non-
279 commercial copy in lieu of any other copy. However, in non-residential zoning districts,the
280 area of a sign containing non-commercial copy shall be construed to count towards the total
281 signage area allowed for the sign type that it most closely resembles. Any sign allowed
282 under this article may contain, in lieu of any other message or copy, any lawful non-
283 commercial message that does not direct attention to a business operated for profit, or to a
284 product, commodity or service for sale or lease, or to any other commercial interest or
285 activity, so long as said sign complies with the size,height, area and other requirements of
286 this article.
287 2. Computation of Sign Area. The sign area shall be expressed in square feet for each
288 sign face. The area of each sign shall be computed as follows:
289 a. Designed as a Freestanding Sign. The total square footage of a sign face is
290 calculated by multiplying the height by the width of a regular rectangular area which
291 encompasses the entire sign face area exclusive of structural supports. When designed as
292 double-faced or multi-faced freestanding sign, the area for a sign with more than one (1) face
293 shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces visible from any one(1)
294 point. For multi-faced signs,the area shall be computed by the measurement of one(1)of
295 the faces when:
296 (1) Two (2)identical faces are placed back-to-back so that both faces cannot be
297 viewed from any point at the same time; and
298 (2) Such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and there is no more than a
299 forty-five (45)-degree angle between the faces.
300 b. Affixed to a Building Façade, Fence, or Wall. The area of a sign face shall be
301 computed by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination thereof
302 that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing,representation, emblem, or other
303 display,together with any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the
304 display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is
305 placed,but not including any supporting framework,bracing, or decorative fence or wall
306 when such fence or wall otherwise meets zoning ordinance regulations and is clearly
307 incidental to the display itself. The background area of a wall or façade on which a sign is
308 affixed shall be excluded from the computation of sign area unless the color(s) and/or
309 material(s) of the wall or façade is such that it visually appears or contributes to the effect of
310 a sign or that it explicitly distinguishes itself as different or unique from the greater and
311 remaining portion of the building façade, fence, or wall.
312 (1) Individual Letters. If a sign consists of individual letters, each attached directly
313 to a building or structure without a change in background color,the area of the sign shall be
314 measured by the area of the smallest rectangle or series of contiguous rectangles that enclose
315 all letters or non-word depictions. In addition,the horizontal separation of words shall not
316 exceed twice the maximum letter height. The maximum vertical separation of words shall
317 not exceed sixty percent(60%) of the maximum letter height.
318 (2) Panel or Cabinet Style. If a sign is designed as a panel or cabinet style sign, the
319 total area, including background is included.
320 3. Cross Visibility and Safe-Sight.
321 a. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this subsection is to promote safety in the
322 placement of freestanding signs (as defined in Chapter 1, Article II) and those signs posted
323 to freestanding structures where in close proximity to rights-of-way, off-street parking areas,
324 and other vehicular use areas. The intent is to ensure safe and unobstructed views for both
325 pedestrians and motorists.
326 b. Standards. The "safe-sight triangle" is the triangular-shaped area described by
327 the Engineering Design Handbook and Construction Standards (EDHCS). All freestanding
328 signs shall comply with the following cross visibility and safe-sight standards:
329 (1) Visibility at Driveway Openings onto Rights-of-Way or between
330 Properties. Unobstructed cross visibility shall be maintained in the safe-sight triangle where
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331 parking lot driveway openings and access points occur along rights-of-way or between
332 individual properties. All freestanding signs may be allowed within the safe-sight triangle
333 provided that unobstructed cross-visibility is maintained thirty(30)inches above the
334 pavement,measured from the abutting right-of-way or cross-access drive, whichever is
335 applicable.
336 (2) Visibility at Corners of Rights-of-Way. Freestanding signs shall not obstruct
337 cross visibility within twenty-five (25) feet of the intersection of two (2) right-of-way lines
338 pursuant to Chapter 4, Article VIII, Section 3.C.4.u.
339 (3) Visibility along State Roads. The placement of a sign shall not cause any traffic
340 line-of-sight obstruction and must comply with the visibility requirements of Florida
341 Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Index No. 546 or the latest supplement
342 thereof.
343 4. Traffic Hazards. No sign or structure authorized by this article shall be designed
344 and/or erected in such a manner to obstruct free and clear vision; to be confused with any
345 authorized traffic sign, signal, or device; or to otherwise confuse motorists or pedestrians by
346 reason of its position, shape, color, or content. For example, signs which may be confused
347 with authorized traffic signs, signals, or devices may include but are not limited to those
348 which makes use of the words "stop", "look", "danger", or any other word,phrase, symbol,
349 or character that interferes with, misleads, or confuses motorists. Furthermore, no sign shall
350 be erected, constructed, or maintained so as to obstruct any fire fighting equipment or
351 infrastructure,unless otherwise approved by the Fire Marshal Chief.
352 5. Setbacks (Minimum). Unless stated otherwise in this article, signs shall be setback at
353 least ten(10) feet from all property lines,measured from the property line to the closest
354 surface of the sign. The minimum setback may be reduced to five(5) feet by the
355 Development Director or designee, if determined that the reduction is justified for purpose of
356 visibility, and meets the intent and objectives of this article or other articles in the Land
357 Development Regulations that may relate to safety, visibility and urban design. Specifically,
358 the location of the sign should not be within the clear site triangle of driveways and roadway
359 intersections; block views to traffic control signage or bus stops; result in the elimination of
360 project landscaping or amenities; or conflict with the intended streetscape and pedestrian
361 environment.
362 56. Wind Load. All signs and other advertising structures shall be designed and
363 constructed to withstand weather conditions, wind and dead loads as required by the Florida
364 Building Code or other ordinances of the city.
1365 67. Unlawful or Unsafe Signs. If it is determined that any sign, or structure supporting
366 a sign, regulated herein is unsafe or is a menace to the public, or has been constructed or
367 erected or is being maintained in violation of the provisions of these Regulations, the city
368 shall give written notice to the owner thereof. If the owner fails to remove or alter the sign
369 or structure so as to comply with the standards set forth herein within the time prescribed in
370 the notice, such sign or structure may be removed or altered to comply by the city at the
371 expense of the permittee or owner of the property upon which the sign or structure
372 supporting the sign is located. The city may cause any sign or structure supporting a sign
373 which presents a direct and immediate peril to persons or property to be removed without
374 notice to the property owner.
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1375 g8. Maintenance. The owner of any sign and structure supporting a sign, as defined and
376 regulated by this article shall be required to properly maintain such sign and structure. For a
377 sign to be properly maintained,the sign,together with its framework,braces, angles, or other
378 supports shall be in a safe condition,properly secured, supported and braced.
1379 89. Overhead Clearance. A sign projecting over a pedestrian walkway shall maintain a
380 minimum overhead clearance of nine (9) feet in height. A sign projecting over a vehicular
381 use area shall maintain a minimum overhead clearance of fourteen(14) feet—six (6)inches
382 in height.
1383 910. Property Address. All properties shall be identified with the respective property
384 address pursuant to City Code of Ordinances Part II, Chapter 10,Article W (Property
385 Maintenance Requirements). In addition, the following sign standards shall apply:
386 a. Size. The numbers and/or letters associated with each address shall consist of
387 characters which are four(4) inches for residential properties and six(6) inches for multi-
388 family or non-residential properties.
389 b. Computation of Sign Area. Numbers and/or letters, which are associated with the
390 address of the property, shall not count towards the total signage area of the sign. An
391 address sign, designed in accordance with paragraph "a" above and Section 1.E.1. above,
392 shall be exempt from the permitting requirements of this article. However, any sign that
393 contains the property address and is larger than two (2) square feet in area shall require a
394 sign permit. This sign shall be regulated by the standards for the type of sign with which it
395 most closely resembles.
396 c. Location of Address on Monument Signs. The property address shall be included
397 on each monument sign. The location of the address shall be placed centered at the top of
398 the sign and visible from abutting rights-of-way.
1399 181. Illuminated Signs.
400 a. National Electric Code. All illuminated signs shall be subject to the provisions of
401 the National Electric Code. Signs that are illuminated from an exterior source shall be
402 designed and/or shielded in such a manner so that no direct source of light is visible from
403 off-site.
404 b. Prohibition in Residential Zoning Districts. All internally-illuminated signs are
405 prohibited in residential zoning districts except for an internally-illuminated sign that abuts
406 a collector or arterial roadway. Signs may be uplit from dusk until dawn but in no case shall
407 the uplighting spill over or glare onto adjacent properties. The uplighting shall not be
408 excessive to the extent that it would be incompatible with the existing lighting levels within
409 the surrounding homes and neighborhoods.
410 c. Illumination Level. Illuminated signs, support structures, and external lighting
411 sources shall not create conditions of glare,particularly visible from residential land uses or
412 by passing motorists,-and must be designed to further the objectives of this article as they
413 relate to safety, function, energy usage, and aesthetic value. In multiple-tenant
414 developments,the illumination level of each sign must be consistent with each other(and
415 abutting properties) and no one(1) sign shall be conspicuously brighter than the other so as
416 to draw more attention to it. The illumination levels of signs within single-tenant
1417 developments shall be compatible with the lighting levels of signage on abutting properties.
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418 d. Neon Tubing,Bare Bulbs, and Miniature Lighting. Neon,bulbs, miniature
419 lighting, CRT, LED, LCD, and similar technologies may be utilized as a component of any
420 internally-illuminated sign permitted in this article. However,the light source of all such
421 signs, excluding window signs, must be completely shielded. See Section 5.C.3. below for
422 additional community design standards regarding internally-illuminated window signs.
1423 14-2. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). See Chapter 4,
424 Article III, Section 12.B. for additional regulations regarding signs and CPTED guidelines.
425 Note: In the event any word, sentence, clause, or other portion of this section is
426 determined invalid,then any sign otherwise allowed by this section shall comply with the
427 requirements set forth in this code as if this section was never enacted.
428 B. Temporary Signs. It shall be unlawful to affix, erect, locate, or maintain any
429 temporary sign off-premises unless otherwise authorized under this subsection. Temporary
430 signs shall be allowed in accordance with the following provisions:
431 1. Real Estate Sign. A temporary real estate sign is allowed on private property for the
432 purpose of advertising the sale or lease of such property. The sign(s) shall comply with the
433 following standards:
434 a. Maximum Number, Size and Height (Table 4-11).
Project Size Sign Area(Aggregate)— Sign Height— Number of Signs—
Maximuml Maximum Maximum
Single-family and multi-family(less 5 s.f. 6 feet 1 per street frontage
than 10 dwelling units)
Multi-family(10 dwelling units or 16 s.f. 6 feet 1 per street frontage
more)
All non-residential developments2 16 s.f. 6 feet 1 per street frontage
435
436 1 Based upon the aggregate signage area of all temporary real estate signs located within a
437 particular lot or development.
438 2 For the purpose of this subsection,non-residential districts include commercial, industrial,
439 mixed-use, and miscellaneous zoning districts.
440 b. Setbacks. - .. .. . - •_•- - • -. .
441 . . . - .. . . . . • . . .. -- . See Section 4(A).
442 c. Exemptions. A temporary real estate sign that is five (5) square feet or less in area
443 is exempt from the permitting requirements of this article pursuant to Section 1.E.4. above.
444 d. Duration. A temporary real estate sign permit shall be valid for one hundred eighty
445 (180)days.
446 e. Prohibited in Required Landscape Strip. A temporary real estate sign is not
447 allowed within the required landscape strip that abuts a right-of-way. See Chapter 4,Article
448 II, Section 4 for additional standards regarding landscape strips abutting rights-of-way.
449 2. Project Development Sign.
450 a. General. A temporary project development sign or banner is allowed on properties
451 located within planned and multi-family residential zoning districts, and for all non-
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452 residential developments, for the purpose of describing the anticipated development during
453 the construction process. This signage typically identifies the proposed name of the
454 development and basic information, such as its pricing, square footage,projected completion
455 date, identification of major tenants, and the like. It may also consist of graphics, such as
456 illustrations of the subject development.
457 b. Maximum Number, Size and Height(Table 4-12). A project development sign or
458 banner is allowed as a freestanding structure or it may be affixed to a temporary construction
459 trailer. The following standards shall apply:
Project Size Sign Area(Aggregate)— Sign Height— Number of Signs—
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Less than 10 125 s.f. 15 feet' 12
acres
Greater than 10 250 s.f. 15 feet' 23
acres
460
461 1 If affixed to the side of the temporary construction trailer,the sign or banner shall not be
462 greater than fifteen(15) feet in height or exceed the height of the trailer, whichever is less.
463 2 A second sign or banner may be allowed if warranted by unique circumstances, such as
464 the number of street frontages or access driveways; however,the aggregate signage area
465 shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five(125) square feet within a particular development.
466 3 Additional signs or banners may be allowed if warranted by unique circumstances, such
467 as the number of street frontages or access driveways,provided the aggregate signage area
468 between all signs and banners do not exceed two hundred fifty(250) square feet within a
469 particular development.
470 c. Duration. The temporary project development sign permit shall be valid for one
471 hundred eighty(180)days. No permit shall be issued until a site plan has been approved for
472 the development. For the purpose of this subsection, the term "site plan" is construed to
473 include master site plan and technical site plan applications. The sign or banner is subject to
474 removal if construction has not commenced or is substantially abandoned, as evidenced by a
475 lack of inspections and/or other pertinent conditions. The sign or banner shall be removed
476 prior to final building inspection.
477 3. Construction Sign.
478 a. General. A temporary construction sign or banner is allowed on all properties
479 during the construction period for the purpose of advertising the active participants and
480 stakeholders of a project. This signage typically identifies the names and phone numbers of
481 associated developers,planners, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, financiers,
482 and the like.
483 b. Standards. At construction sites, a temporary construction sign or banner is
484 allowed to be installed in accordance with the following methods: 1)on the temporary
485 security and safety fencing or other types of barriers that are required and approved by the
486 Building Official; 2) as a freestanding structure; or 3) affixed to a temporary construction
487 trailer. The sign or banner shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area or be greater
488 than six (6) feet in height. However, if affixed to the side of a construction trailer,the height
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489 of the sign or banner shall not be greater than fifteen (15) feet or exceed the height of such
490 construction trailer, whichever is less.
491 c. Duration. The temporary construction sign permit shall be valid for one hundred
492 eighty(180) days. No permit shall be issued until an application is submitted for a
493 construction-related permit. The sign or banner is subject to removal if construction has not
494 commenced or is substantially abandoned, as evidenced by a lack of inspections and/or other
495 pertinent conditions. The sign or banner shall be removed prior to final building inspection.
496 d. Temporary Security Fencing. Temporary security fencing around construction
497 sites may contain screening material enhanced with lifestyle graphics, images, pietecals
498 pictorials,wraps,photographs, or a combination thereof. However,the screening materials
499 shall not conflict with the original intent for such fencing, mesh, or related materials, which
500 is to offer protection from dust, debris, and other airborne particulate matter(pursuant
501 to Chapter 3, Article V, Section 2.F.). See Section 5.C.1. below for additional community
502 design standards regarding lifestyle graphics on temporary fencing and barriers around
503 construction sites.
504 4. Banners.
505 a. New Development.
506 (1) A temporary banner, not to exceed twenty(20) square feet, is allowed for a
507 maximum of one (1)year for a new multi-family residential development or non-residential
508 use. The permit to allow for such banner shall only be issued once a certificate of occupancy
509 has been approved for the project.
510 (2) For multi-family residential developments and projects located in mixed use
511 zoning districts, an additional banner of equal size and shape may be allowed, provided that
512 both are placed at the main point of vehicular ingress/egress. This placement and symmetry
513 may be repeated at one(1)project entrance per frontage with a maximum number of two (2)
514 banners per entrance and maximum height of fifteen(15) feet.
515 b. Existing Development. A temporary banner,not to exceed twenty(20) square feet,
516 is allowed for existing multi-family developments and non-residential uses. This banner is
517 allowed for a maximum of ninety(90) days within a one(1)-year period.
518 c. Landscaping. Banners, if placed within the landscape strips abutting rights-of-way
519 or perimeter landscape buffers, shall not be attached to any trees or shrubs. In these
520 instances,banners shall be placed behind the shrub line and their location must comply with
521 the cross visibility and safe sight standards of Section 4.A.3. above.
522 d. Miscellaneous. All banners, regardless of location, shall be removed within twelve
523 (12)hours upon the posting of a tropical storm or hurricane watch. Banners may be used in
524 the following types of temporary signage: 1)project development signs; 2) construction
525 sign; 3) special temporary sales event; 4) seasonal sales event sign; and 5) Special Event
526 sign. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to the aforementioned type of
527 temporary signs. See the appropriate subsections of Code and their respective regulations
528 for each type of aforementioned sign.
529 5. Political Sign. With consent of the property owner, a temporary political sign is
530 allowed on private property during the period preceding any local, state, or national
531 election. No political sign is allowed within rights-of-way or on city-owned property. In
532 addition,political signs shall meet the following standards:
533
534 a. Maximum Number, Size and Height(Table 4-13).
535
Project Size Sign Area(per Sign Area Sign Height— Number of
sign)— (Aggregate)—Maximum' Maximum Signs—
Maximum Maximum'
Single-family and multi- 5 s.f. 20 s.f. 4 feet Multiple
family(less than 10
dwelling units)
Multi-family(10 5 s.f. 32 s.f. 4 feet Multiple
dwelling units or more)
Non-residential 5 s.f. 32 s.f. 4 feet Multiple
developments(less than
5 acres)3
Non-residential 32 s.f. 75 s.f. 6 feet Multiple
developments(5 acres or
more)3
536
537 1 Based upon the aggregate signage area of all temporary political signs located within a
538 particular development.
539 2 A development is allowed to have multiple signs. However,the total aggregate signage
540 area shall not exceed the maximum allowed within that particular development.
541 3 For the purpose of this subsection,non-residential districts include commercial, industrial,
542 mixed use, and miscellaneous zoning districts.
543 b. Setbacks. A temporary political sign that is in excess of five (5) square feet shall
544 be setback a minimum of ten(10) feet from all property lines.
545 c. Exemptions. A temporary political sign that is thirty-two (32) square feet or less is
546 exempt from the permitting requirements of this article pursuant to Section 1.E.5. above.
547 6. Special Sales Event Sign.
548 a. General. Pursuant to the supplemental zoning regulations (Chapter 3, Article V,
549 Section 6), it shall be unlawful for any establishment to display retail merchandise outside a
550 principal building without first having secured a permit for a special temporary sales
551 event. The purpose and intent of these Regulations is to establish minimum requirements for
552 signage related to a special temporary sales event.
553 b. Sign Permit Required. See Chapter 2, Article II, Section 5.E. for additional
554 regulations regarding the process for obtaining a sign permit from the Planning and Zoning
555 Division.
556 c. Size. The size of a sign or banner associated with a special temporary sales event,
557 and in direct view from any public right-of-way, shall not exceed twenty(20) square feet.
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558 d. Location. The sign or banner shall not be located within 1)the building setback; 2)
559 landscape strip abutting rights-of-way; 3)perimeter landscape buffer; or 4) located off-
560 premises within a right-of-way. In all instances, the location of the sign or banner shall
561 comply with the cross visibility and safe-sight standards of Section 4.A.3. above.
562 e. Duration. The special temporary sales event sign shall be valid for the duration of
563 the special temporary sales event.
564 f. Miscellaneous.
565 (1) All signs and banners shall be removed within twelve (12)hours upon the
566 posting of a tropical storm or hurricane watch.
567 (2) Any property owner desiring to obtain a sign permit in order to sell Christmas
568 trees,pumpkins, or fireworks as an accessory use would need to obtain a seasonal sales
569 event permit, which is regulated separately in accordance with Section 4.B.7. below.
570 7. Seasonal Sales Event Sign.
571 a. General. Pursuant to the supplemental zoning regulations (Chapter 3, Article V,
572 Section 7), it shall be unlawful for any establishment or organization to display Christmas
573 trees, pumpkins, or fireworks outside a principal building without first having secured a
574 permit for a seasonal sales event. The purpose and intent of these Regulations is to establish
575 minimum requirements for signage related to a seasonal sales event.
576 b. Sign Permit Required. See Chapter 2, Article II, Section 5.A. for additional
577 regulations regarding the process for obtaining a sign permit from the Planning and Zoning
578 Division.
579 c. Size. The size of a sign or banner associated with a seasonal sales event shall not
580 exceed twenty(20)square feet. The size restriction is not applicable to signage that is a
581 permanent part of temporarily approved structures, including but not limited to,tents or
582 vehicles that are associated with the event, or banners not visible from any public right-of-
583 way.
584 d. Location. The sign or banner shall not be located within 1)the building setback; 2)
585 landscape strip abutting rights-of-way; 3)perimeter landscape buffer; or 4) located off-
586 premises within a right-of-way. In all instances, the location of the sign or banner shall
587 comply with the cross visibility and safe-sight standards of Section 4.A.3. above.
588 e. Duration. The seasonal sale event sign shall be valid for the duration of the
589 seasonal sales event sign.
590 f. Miscellaneous.
591 (1) All signs and banners shall be removed within twelve (12)hours upon the
592 posting of a tropical storm or hurricane watch.
593 (2) Any property owner desiring to obtain a sign permit in order to sell Christmas
594 trees,pumpkins, or fireworks as an accessory use would need to obtain a seasonal sales
595 event permit, which is regulated separately in accordance with Section 4.B.7. below.
596 7. Seasonal Sales Event Sign.
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597 a. General. Pursuant to the supplemental zoning regulations (Chapter 3,Article V,
598 Section 7), it shall be unlawful for any establishment or organization to display Christmas
599 trees,pumpkins, or fireworks outside a principal building without first having secured a
600 permit for a seasonal sales event. The purpose and intent of these Regulations is to establish
601 minimum requirements for signage related to a seasonal sales event.
602 b. Sign Permit Required. See Chapter 2, Article II, Section S.A. for additional
603 regulations regarding the process for obtaining a sign permit from the Planning and Zoning
604 Division.
605 c. Size. The size of a sign or banner associated with a seasonal sales event shall not
606 exceed twenty(20) square feet.
607 d. Location. The sign or banner shall not be located within 1)the building setback; 2)
608 landscape strip abutting rights-of-way; 3)perimeter landscape buffer; or 4) located off-
609 premises within a right-of-way. In all instances,the location of the sign or banner shall
610 comply with the cross visibility and safe-sight standards of Section 4.A.3. above.
611 e. Duration. The seasonal sale event sign shall be valid for the duration of the
612 seasonal sales event sign.
613 f. Miscellaneous. All signs and banners shall be removed within twelve(12)hours up
614 on the posting of a tropical storm or hurricane watch.
615 8. Vehicle Display Sign. Motor vehicles displaying business names, addresses,
616 telephone numbers, email address, website information, contractor certification numbers,
617 logos or similar information, or which contain signage of any kind on vehicle surfaces shall
618 not be parked or stored in the row of parking stalls or in any area within twenty-five (25) feet
619 of the front property line for longer than four(4)hours within a twenty-four(24)-hour
620 period. However,this type of advertising on vehicles shall not apply under the following
621 circumstances:
622 a. Vehicles, in the process of making a temporary delivery to a residence,
623 establishment, or organization(i.e. U.S. Postal Service,UPS, Federal Express, DHL,
624 Airborne, etc.);
625 b. Vehicles used in conjunction with a special promotion and possessing a valid
626 permit;
627 c. Vehicles containing advertising signs which are less than eight(8) square feet in
628 area and letters that are less than eight(8) inches in height;
629 d. Vehicles used for public transportation; and
630 e. Vehicles parked on private properties located in industrial zoning districts,unless
631 parked or stored in off-street parking areas that abut an arterial or collector roadway.
632 9. Special Event Sign. Any sign or banner proposed in conjunction with a Special
633 Event is regulated separately and shall comply with City Code of Ordinances Part II,
634 Chapter 13,Article I, Section 13-20.
635 10. Feather Banners.
636 a. Terms and definitions.
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637 A feather banner is a style of temporary lightweight sign comprised of partial metal
638 or plastic frame,pole, and/or base to which a vinyl,nylon, canvas or polyester fabric sign
639 face is attached. Depending on the shape and type of movement, such signs may also be
640 called a "flutter," "tear drop," "flying," "wing," "bow," "blade," "rectangular"banner, etc.
641 Height/size standards -A maximum height of ten(10) feet six (6)inches overall
642 measurement including support portion of sign, and a maximum width of thirty(30)inches.
643 b. Materials. The sign face shall be nylon,polyester vinyl or canvas and neither the
644 sign face nor the sign frame shall contain glitter, florescent,metallic, or reflective materials.
645 c. Number of banners.
646 (1) Along business or shopping center frontage: one (1) feather banner per business
647 (as evidenced by business tax receipt)per three hundred(300) feet(or less)of linear street
648 frontage. A minimum of one (1)banner shall be allowed along the frontage if linear frontage
649 is less than three hundred(300) feet. Where more than one frontage exists, the linear
650 dimension shall be cumulative, and the permitted banner may be placed along either
651 frontage.
652 (2) Banners placed on or within five(5) feet from the building facade or supporting
653 components: one(1) feather banner per business (as evidenced by business tax receipt).
654 (3) Only one (1)banner(i.e., feather or fixed banner as provided for in Section
655 3.B.4.) shall be permitted and displayed per business at any one (1)time.
656 d. Location. Feather banners shall not be placed within the sight triangle of driveways
657 or intersections, shall not be attached to landscaping materials, and must be placed behind
658 the shrub row of the landscape buffer. The minimum setback shall be ten(10)feet from the
659 property line, except that the setback may be less than ten(10) feet if still placed, as
660 described herein, within an existing landscape buffer with a continuous hedge row. Banners
661 shall not be placed on public sidewalks, and they shall not be placed in, or otherwise block
662 parking spaces or drive aisles. Banner placement may not interfere with pedestrian
663 movement.
664 e. Duration. The maximum display period shall be ninety(90) days per twelve(12)-
665 month period, except that feather banner permits may be issued for one(1) additional
666 display period contingent upon there being available space based on the maximum number
667 of banners allowed per property as described above. In order to ensure priority treatment of
668 first-time applicants, a permit for an additional ninety(90)-day display period may be
669 requested after seven(7)working days following permit expiration, if there remains capacity
670 on the property for the additional banner. If desired by a first-time applicant for a feather
671 banner, applications shall be held by the city in queue for the next available display period
672 based on the expiration dates of existing permits. Complete, first-time applications will be
673 processed and held on a first-come, first-served basis. The duration period shall run for
674 consecutive days.
675 f. Application. An application shall be required for each banner, shall include a
676 scaled plan or drawing that identifies the location of and setback for the proposed banner,
677 and indicates the length of the property frontage if banner is to be placed greater than five
678 (5) feet from the building where the subject business is located. The application shall be
679 signed by the business owner and the property owner.
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680 g. Fee requirements. Permit applications shall be processed following the same
681 process used for processing other zoning permits, with a fee based on reviewer wage and
682 review time. The minimum fee for each application shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).
683 h. Deposit. One hundred dollars ($100.00),refundable on or before the expiration of
684 the ninety(90) day permit,provided the applicant surrenders the original permit.
685 i. Penalties. Fifty dollars ($50.00)per day or portion of a day for each banner
686 displayed without a permit or after the expiration of a permit.
687 Note: In the event any word, sentence, clause, or other portion of this section is
688 determined invalid,then any sign otherwise allowed by this section shall comply with the
689 requirements set forth in this code as if this section was never enacted.
690 11. Sign Walkers. Sign Walkers are allowed in all zoning districts where the
691 corresponding approved business is located. A business is limited to displaying one sign at a
692 time, and sign and display process must meet the following criteria and limitations:
693 a. Location. Sign Walkers shall:
694 i. Be located outside the clear sight triangle which for this purpose shall be a
695 minimum of 30 feet from a street or driveway intersection measured from
696 the back of the curb or edge of pavement if no curb exists.
697
698 ii. Be located a minimum of 5 feet from the street measured from the back of
699 curb or edge of pavement if no curb exists to avoid interference with
700 motorized or non-motorized vehicles.
701
702 iii. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians,bicycles and all others traveling or
703 located on the sidewalks.
704
705 b. Prohibited locations. Sign walkers shall not be located:
706
707 i. In raised or painted medians.
708
709 ii. In parking aisles or stalls.
710
711 iii. In driving lanes or driveways.
712
713 iv. So that less than a minimum of 4 feet is clear for pedestrian passage on all
714 sidewalks and walkways, or so as to cause a hazard to pedestrian traffic.
715
716 v. On any object or structure intended to raise the height of the sign holder or
717 the sign, including but not limited to fences,boulders,planters, other signs,
718 vehicles, utility facilities.
719
720 vi. Within a minimum distance of 20 feet from any other sign walker.
721
722 vii. In a manner that results in sign walkers physically interacting with
723 motorists,pedestrians, or bicyclists.
724
725 c. Display. Sign shall be:
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726
727 i. Displayed only when the business is open or operating.
728
729 ii. Held, worn or balanced at all times and not twirled, spun, or tossed out of the
730 hands of the holder.
731
732 d. Elements prohibited. The following shall be prohibited:
733
734 i. Any form of illumination, including flashing,blinking, orrotating;
735
736 ii. Animation on the sign itself;
737
738 iii. Mirrors or other reflective materials;
739
740 iv. Attachments, including, but not limited to,balloons,ribbons,speakers, or
741 any posts,poles or other device or object used to extend, wave or move the
742 sign away from sign walker.
743 e. Penalties. Fifty dollars ($50.00)per day or portion of a day for each violation
744 of this Section. .
745 12. A-frame signs (aka sandwich boards)
746 a) Definition and Purpose. A-frame signs are temporary signs used to make
747 pedestrian traffic aware of business locations and available merchandise and/or services. A-
748 frame signs may also accent shopping plazas or pedestrian ways within the downtown,
749 contributing to the visual interest of retail and restaurant environments along the public
750 streetscape.
751 b) Design. A-frame signs must be designed to be free-standing,with quality
752 material, adequate mass, and locking or other stabilizing devices to withstand common
753 wind conditions. The maximum height is 42 inches measured from the top down to the
754 pavement surface. An A-frame sign is excluded from the calculation of a business's total
755 signage area.
756 c) Number. One sign may be permitted for each business. Where more than one
757 business is approved by the City for a single leased space, the principal use for the space is
758 allowed an A-frame sign.
759 d) Location. Allowed on sidewalks positioned to leave an unobstructed
760 pedestrian corridor of 5 feet except a greater corridor width may be required at a project
761 developed within a mixed-use zoning district, as approved as part of the corresponding Sign
762 Program. The sign must be in immediate proximity to the subject business entrance and not
763 placed intentionally to attract the attention of passing motorists. The sign must not block
764 building entrances or exits, or accessible routes to the building. The sign must not be
765 mounted to, or leaning against any part of the building, other signage or sign poles, or site
766 landscaping. No objects of any kind shall be attached to or hung from the sign.
767 e) Display period. Signs are only to be displayed during the hours of operation
768 of the subject business, and stored out of view when the business is closed or during period
769 of high winds. The signs shall be removed and stored within the building when not
770 displayed.
771 f) Maintenance. Signs must be kept clean, structurally sound, and in visually-
772 appealing condition at all times.
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773 g) Removal. The signs must be removed when weather conditions would
774 prevent the sign from standing properly on its own.
775 h) Approval. Signs must be included within a development's sign program that
776 is approved by the Development Services Department. For single-tenant properties that are
777 not regulated by a sign program,the City or the Community Redevelopment Agency shall
778 establish a standard A-frame sign model to be allowed at stand-alone buildings located
779 within the Community Redevelopment Area.
780 C. Permanent Signs. It shall be unlawful to affix, erect, locate, or maintain any permanent
781 sign off-premises unless otherwise authorized under this subsection. Permanent signs shall
782 be allowed in accordance with the following provisions:
783 1. Wall Sign(Affixed to Building).
Zoning District Ratio of Maximum Allowable Signage Area
Sign Area Building Frontage
(square feet)
Residential 1 s.f. 5 1-foot
Single-Family districts 1
R-2 1
PUD 1
R-3 2
IIPUD 2
CBD
Industrials
Commercial, excluding CBD 1.5 s.f.3 1-foot 3'4
Mixed Use
Miscellaneous
784 a. General. One(1) or more wall signs, which typically advertises the name of the
785 establishment, organization,product, or service, are allowed on the façade of a building,
786 provided such sign(s) and supports do not extend in excess of eighteen (18) inches off of the
787 face of the building wall,beyond the building corner, or at all above the parapet. An
788 exception may be made for architectural elements that provide a roofline break such as an
789 entry feature with a minimum offset forward of the typical building wall of three (3) feet.
790 b. Maximum Sign Area(Table 4-14). The maximum allowable wall sign area is a
791 factor of the zoning district within which a building is located and the length of such
792 building. Specifically, it shall be based on the ratio of wall and to each linear foot of building
793 frontage or tenant space frontage.
794 1 Wall signs are allowed for nonresidential developments within the following: 1) single-
795 family residential districts; 2)the R-2 and PUD districts; and 3) all developments containing
796 multiple-family residential uses (in excess of ten (10) dwelling units). The cumulative
797 signage area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. The top of the sign(s) shall not
798 exceed the height of ten(10) feet.
799 2 Wall signs are allowed within all developments containing multi-family residential or
800 non-residential uses.
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801 3 ' .. . . • . _ __ ._ : , tThe maximum wall sign area may be increased by ten
802 percent (10%)to allow for additional signage on rear façades of multiple-tenant buildings
803 within non-residential developments (see Section 5.C.2.d below), and for standalone
804 commercial buildings with property frontage 50 feet wide or less, maximum sign area is
805 increased to 2.0 s.f.per 1 foot of frontage.
806 4 For a multiple-tenant building designed as an indoor shopping mall,the maximum
807 allowable wall sign area may be increased,provided the total signage area(per wall of a
808 major department store or center store containing an exterior customer entrance)does not
809 exceed ten percent(10%) of the area for each façade.
810 5 Non-industrial businesses allowed in an industrial zoning district on an arterial right-of-
811 way under the zoning regulations would be allowed a multiplier of one and one-half(1.5)
812 square foot of wall signage per one (1) foot of building frontage.
813 c. Signs on Multiple-Story Buildings. Wall signs are allowed on upper floors of
814 multiple-story buildings,but only in the following instances: 1)the building is designed for
815 and contains multiple tenants or occupants, and the entrance doors for such tenants or
816 occupants (on upper floors) are designed external to the building; or 2)the sign, which
817 indicates the name of the building or its major tenant, is placed near the top of the building
818 regardless of any external doors on upper floors. In both instances however, the signage is
819 considered "wall sign(affixed to building)," and shall count toward the aggregate wall
820 signage area. Wall signs located on upper floors, excluding the building or major tenant
821 name as identified above, shall be located in front of each tenant space or bay.
822 d. Community Design Standards. See Section 5.C.2. below for additional community
823 design standards regarding wall signs.
824 2. Monument Sign.
825 a. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this subsection is to ensure order, safety, and
826 unobstructed views for both pedestrians and motorists. The intent is to specifically prevent
827 project signage from lowering the level of safety and aesthetic quality of the streetscape
828 environment through appropriate and uniform restrictions on size and placement.
829 b. Computation of Height. The methodology for measuring the height of a monument
830 sign shall be in accordance with the definitions (see "Signs, Height" in Chapter 1, Article
831 II). However, _ .. - . . . __ •. -, • _ _ _• _ _ . . thatose portions of
832 the sign devoted to displaying the property address and enhancing the physical appearance
833 of the sign that, in part, is necessary to satisfy community design requirements of Section
834 5.B. Such enhancements may extend above the maximum sign height by 18 inches, up to a
835 maximum of approximately 75% of the length of the sign.
836 c. Maximum Height, Size and Number(Table 4-15). The maximum allowable sign
837 height and area are a factor of zoning district,property size, and number of travel lanes on
838 the abutting roadway. Use Table 4-154 below, including the corresponding footnotes to
839 determine the regulations applicable to a given project. Note that circumstances such as
840 compatibility with surrounding properties and project scale may warrant a reduction in total
841 sign height and size.
842
Zoning Number Area—Maximum
District of Travel
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Lanes in Height'—Maximum(in feet)
Abutting Primary and (in square feet)
Property Roadway Secondary2'3 Sins
Size(in
Acres) Single- Multiple- Single- Multiple-
Tenant Tenant Tenant Tenant
Development Development Development Development
2 5 5 16 N/A
Residential' Any
4 or 6 5 5 32 N/A
2 5 5 16 16
<1
4 or 6 5 5 326 32
2 5 5 32 32
<2
4 or 6 5 5 32 40
Office,
Commercial, 2 5 5 32 40
Industrial, 2 to 8 4 6 6 40 40'
SMU,Other
6 8 8 40 40'
2 5 5 40 40
>85 4 6 10 40 100
6 8 12 64 120
2 5 5 32 40
<2 4 5 5 32 40
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Mixed Use 2 5 5 32 40
(Urban 2 to 8 4 6 6 40 64
Districts) 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 5 5 32 40
>8 4 6 6 40 64
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A
843
844 1 Maximum sign height may be justified and required given certain cGircumstances, such
845 as compatibility with surrounding properties, existing or planned character for the area,
846 speed limits, and project scale . '. -. • . . - • - - . .. _- - :- .
847 Reduced sign area may be justified and required in conjunction with a reduced setback.
848 2 Secondary signs shall be located along property line(s) abutting rights-of-way with
849 secondary access.
850 3 For maximum height of secondary sign, see primary sign height for travel lanes of road
851 on which the sign will front.
852 4 APrimary or secondary monument signs is are allowed for all non-residential uses or
853 within multi-family residential developments containing at least ten(10) dwelling units. The
854 sign shall not be internally-illuminated.
855 5 For indoor shopping malls, as an alternative, a four(4)-sided sign,not to exceed thirty-
856 two (32) square feet per sign face, is allowed at each point of vehicular ingress (from a
857 public right-of-way) into the development.
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858 6 The maximum area of a monument sign shall not exceed sixteen(16) square feet where
859 located on outparcels which are smaller than one (1) acre.
860 7 Sign area may be increased by ten (10) square feet per each additional acre of lot size
861 greater than two (2) acres (round up at 0.5).
862 d. Setbacks. • .• : • -. - . . - .. . . _.., .• e __ ••
863 . .: -. •. . , .. .. . . . . . . -. •- - . .. . _ - .See Section
864 4.A.5
865 e. Cross Visibility and Safe-Sight. All monument signs shall comply with the cross
866 visibility and safe-sight standards and regulations of Section 4.A.3. above.
867 f. Property Address. The property address shall be required on each monument sign
868 in accordance with Section 4.A.9. above.
869 g. Project Name. Each sign shall include the name of the project or
870 development. The name shall be located at the top of the sign just below the site
871 address. The balance of the sign and/or copy must meet the objectives of the purpose and
872 intent of Section 1 above (e.g. identification, aesthetics, etc.) and the community design
873 standards of Section 5 below(e.g. compatibility, sign style, lettering, etc.).
874 h. Changeable Copy Signs. A portion of a monument sign may
875 fid-consist of a facing that is capable of delivering advertising messages through
876 electronic components referred to as an Electronic Message Center(EMC) or non-electronic
877 materials. In order for an existing sign to be eligible for the addition of a changeable copy
878 component,the entire sign and its support structure must be considered a conforming sign
879 according to all requirements of this Article, excluding the minimum setback standard. Signs
880 containing a changeable copy component shall meet : - . :•• . •• : : : - ' • the
881 following standards excluding any standards that are in conflict with applicable state or
882 federal laws:(1) Location. An EMC,unless stated otherwise below, shall be limited to
883 properties with frontage on an arterial or collector roadway as defined in the Comprehensive
884 Plan,within the following zoning districts as defined by Part III, Chapter 1,Article II.
885 Definitions:
886 i. Commercial Zoning District(excluding the Central Business District);
887 ii. Suburban Mixed Use;
888 iii. M-1 and PID;(Planned Industrial Development) (excluding properties with
889 frontage on local streets from which single family properties are accessed);
890 iv. Public Usage;
891 v. Recreational; and
892 vi. Residential Zoning District. Limited to Resident Information Signage internal
893 to planned residential communities, or non-residential uses if located on an arterial or
894 collector roadway
895 (2) Number. No more than 1 changeable copy sign is allowed per parcel or
896 development site.
897 (3)Size Area. The changeable copy component of the sign shall not comprise more
898 than twenty percent(2-950%) of the sign face, unless a larger percentage is
899 • - ' : ." : : • : . for signs that are limited to a maximum area
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900 of 64 square feet or less, or a maximum of 35%on signs that are allowed more than 64
111 901 square feet(see sign height standards on Table 4-15 of this article.)
902 (4) Illumination Measurement Criteria. If sign brightness is measured by the
903 illuminance of an EMC, then an illuminance meter shall be set to measure foot-
904 candles, accurate to at least two decimals. Illuminance shall be measured with the
905 EMC off, and again with the EMC displaying a white image for a full color-capable
906 EMC, or a solid message for a single-color EMC.
907 (5) Colors. Colors used on, or programmed into the changeable copy sign shall be
908 subject to the color restrictions applicable to the static signage of the project.
909 Background colors are limited to neutral or muted color options; primary colors are
910 specifically prohibited.
911 (6) Illumination Limits or Brightness. An Electronic Message Center shall not emit
912 more than 5,000 Nits in full daylight and 100 Nits at night(between astronomical dusk
913 and dawn). The difference between the off and solid-message measurements shall not
914 exceed 0.3 foot-candles at night. The illuminance methodology may be used in setting
915 and measuring brightness. If the illuminance methodology is used, the sign shall not
916 emit more than 0.3 footcandles above ambient light levels as measured from 150 feet
917 from the sign.
918
919 (2)(7)Ti gMessage Duration or Hold Time. The message image from any
920 changeable copy sign or message center shall net remain unchanged or static for at
921 least 5 seconds - . - . - . . • . . -•. - - ' -
II 922
923
924 (8) Dimming Capabilities.All EMC shall be equipped with a sensor or other device
925 that automatically determines the ambient illumination and programmed to
926 automatically dim/adjust according to ambient light conditions. The illumination of the
927 sign shall not exceed the ambient light level by more than 0.3 foot-candle, as measured
928 in accordance with the methodology recommended by the International Sign
929 Association(ISA).
930 (9) Message Transition. The transition from one message or image display cycle to the
931 next must be accomplished in one second or less during which the screen is black. The
932 transition must not employ special effects including,but not limited to, fade, fly-in,
933 dissolve or repixelization
934
935 (10) Default Message. EMS must have a default design or image that will freeze in
936 one position if a malfunction occurs. If a partial or incomplete message freezes or
937 remains static on the sign due to a technical malfunction or a portion of the display
938 face malfunctions,the sign's illumination must be turned off until the sign is repaired.
939 (311) Design. When a monument sign is proposed to include changeable copy,the
940 existing or proposed sign shall be constructed of masonry, concrete-block-steel (CBS),
941 or other comparable material so that its appearance meets the aesthetic requirements of
942 this article. . .• • _ . . .. :. - _ _ - -
943 - - -- - . . - • - - .. -
944 _- . . .. . _ •. • .a. : -- -. Whether included as part of a new monument
945 sign, or through the retrofitting of an existing sign, Tthe changeable copy portion of the
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946 sign shall be located at the bottom of the sign face, and be physically integrated into
947 the monument sign, and include the use of similar materials and colors of materials. In
948 addition,the changeable copy portion shall not interfere or conflict with the visibility
949 of the property address, which is a required component of all monument signs pursuant
950 to Section 4.A.9.
951 (912)Multi-Tenant Developments. A Gchangeable copy sign component is allowed
952 on a signs within multi-tenant developments provided that such copy it is part of an
953 approved sign program.
954 (4813) Lettering. The type of lettering for all non-electronic changeable copy signs
955 shall be one(1) of the following: 1)plastic channel lettering; 2)plastic card type
956 lettering;OF 3)raised wood lettering;or 4)Aluminum Lettering. The manufacturing of
957 such lettering shall be of typeset(machine printed) quality only;: 1*Fno type-ef freehand
958 lettering, chalk, or chalkboard surfaces are allowed except as otherwise approved in
959 this Article., - - - • --- -_ - - - . . . . .. . _ ■.
960 abeve.
961 The color of the lettering(and/or characters)within the changeable copy portion of the
962 sign shall be similar and consistent with the lettering style of the main portion of the
963 sign face.
964 The maximum height of all letters, digits, and/or characters associated with a
965 changeable copy sign shall be ten(10) inches,unless otherwise required by federal or
966 state law.
967 (14) Certification of Compliance. As part of permit approval, applicant shall have the
968 EMC sign tested for compliance with the illumination standards of this section.
969 Compliance shall be provided in a statement of certification by the installer and include
970 an acknowledgement that the sign has been manufactured, and/or programed to comply
971 with all applicable electronic standards including, but not limited to,message duration,
972 automatic dimming capability, message transition, and default message. Following
973 approval and commencement of sign operation, if at any time the sign is found non-
974 compliant with any standard described herein, the sign owner shall be responsible for
975 having the sign tested by a sign contractor with appropriate qualifications, and
976 providing an updated certification of compliance.
977 i. Miscellaneous. Signs which are affixed to a perimeter wall or fence shall be
978 regulated as follows:
979 (1) Mixed-Use Development Identification Sign. Signs, which are typically affixed
980 to security or perimeter walls of a mixed use development, are considered mixed use
981 development identification signs and are regulated in accordance with Section 4.C.14-3.
982 below.
983 (2) Neighborhood Identification Sign. Signs,which are typically affixed to security
984 or perimeter walls of a condominium project,residential development, or registered
985 residential neighborhood, are considered neighborhood identification signs and are regulated
986 in accordance with Section 4.C.1215.below.
987 j. Community Design Standards. See Section 5.C.3. below for additional community
988 design standards regarding monument signs.
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989 3. Directory Sign. One (1) directory sign is allowed for each street frontage of a non-
990 residential development containing multiple tenants. The sign shall not exceed eighteen(18)
991 square feet in area or be greater than six (6)feet in height, and must comply with the
992 setbacks required for the principal building. Staff may support additional directory signs if
993 justified accordingly. See Section 5.C.4. below for additional community design standards
994 regarding directory signs, and Section 15 for similar provisions for residential uses.
995 4. Directional Sign. A maximum of four(4) directional signs, erected at points of
996 ingress/egress are allowed within all . . , _. . _ . ' . _ •_ _ '. _ _ . . _ , .
997 non-residential developments. Each sign shall not exceed four(4) square feet in area or be
998 greater than five (5) feet in height. Staff may support additional directional signs if justified
999 accordingly(see Section 15 for similar provisions for residential uses). A directional sign
1000 may be allowed off-premises,provided that the following conditions are met:
1001 a. Legal Cross-Access. The establishment, organization, or residential development
11002 does not have frontage on an-given arterial or collector roadway but contains legal cross-
1003 access through private property(or from a private right-of-way)to an arterial or collector
1004 roadway;
1005 b. Easements and Agreements. Recorded sign easements and agreements between
1006 property owners and/or land holders for any proposed off-premise directional sign are
1007 submitted for city review and approval. Recorded sign easements and agreements with
1008 Homeowners Associations for any proposed public right of way directional sign on
1009 landscape areas maintained by the Homeowner's association are subject to the discretion of
11010 the City Engineering Department and the City Risk Manager.
101111 5. Menu Board Sign. One (1)menu board sign is allowed in conjunction with a drive-
1012 through facility. Additional menu board signs may be allowed should circumstances warrant
1013 more than one(1) structure. The sign shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in area or
1014 be greater than six (6)feet in height. The sign, which indicates the products or services
1015 rendered and their corresponding prices,may be designed as a single-faced freestanding
1016 structure or affixed to a building façade. If placed on the façade of a building and oriented
1017 toward an abutting right-of-way, then it is considered a wall sign and shall count toward the
1018 aggregate wall signage area in accordance with Section 4.C.1. above. In all instances, all
1019 menu board signs shall be located as far from residential properties as possible and any
1020 audio devices oriented away from such properties to the maximum extent possible in order
1021 to reduce potential impacts.
1022 6. Awning wee Sign. Awning signage is encouraged that is of high graphic quality;
1023 a positive aesthetic contribution to the streetscape environment. Awning signage is regulated
1024 according to the two categories of sign options:
1025 a. Awning Valance Sign. One (1) sign, located on the valance of an awning hung over
1026 each public entrance is allowed within multi-family residential (ten(10)units or more) and
1027 non-residential developments,provided the signage area does not exceed eighty percent
1028 (80%) of the valance area. The sign shall not be internally-illuminated. Text shall be limited
1029 to business name along with numerical business address. Phone numbers, website address,
1030 listing of good or services and hours of operation are expressly prohibited. An awning
1031 valance sign shall not count toward the allowed aggregate wall signage area.- See Section
1032 5.C.5. below for additional community design standards regarding awning valance signs.
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1033 b. Awning Body Sign. Fabric-type awnings may be permitted with imprinted, stamped
1034 or otherwise integral to the fabric advertising(no vinyl lettering affixed to the fabric). The
1035 area of the awning that may contain advertising is limited to 40 percent or 9 square feet,
1036 whichever is less. Text-only applications shall be limited to 25 percent and individual
1037 lettering of text exceeding two (2)words may not exceed 18 inches in height. Text shall be
11038 limited to the business name : : •_ ' .. - -•-. : . •• - : : :. . Phone numbers, website
1039 address, listing of good or services and hours of operation are expressly prohibited.
1040 Advertising on awnings is limited to first floor installations only. The awning may not be
11041 backlit. Only the awning signage on awnings placed over business entrances shall be exempt
1042 from the allowed aggregate wall signage area.
1043 7. Flat Metal Canopy Sign. Metal canopies covering just the building entrances may be
1044 permitted to mount channel lettering on top of the leading edge of the canopy,provided the
1045 lettering does not exceed 18 inches in height,nor exceed 75 percent(75%) of the width of
046 the canopy. One-half of the Ssignage will be counted towards the aggregate wall signage
1047 area.
1048 See Chapter 4, Article III, Section 3.E. for additional design standards regarding awnings
1049 and canopies.
1050 78. Covered Walkway/Arcade Sign. One(1) sign, not to exceed three (3) square feet in
1051 area, is allowed for non-residential uses within a multiple-tenant building that has a covered
1052 walkway or arcade on the first or upper floors. The sign shall be located in front of each
1053 public entrance and oriented perpendicular to the building façade. In all instances,the sign
1054 shall be hung with rigid mounting and all brackets and materials used must be decorative
1055 and compatible with the principal structure. The minimum overhead clearance over a
1056 walkway shall be nine (9) feet in height.
1057 S9. Blade Sign. One(1)blade sign, not to exceed four(4) square feet in area, is
11058 allowed for nen—residential-uses within a multiple-tenant building in accordance with an
1059 approved sign program. The sign shall be located on the wall of a building in front of each
1060 ground floor tenant space in close proximity to the public entrance and oriented
1061 perpendicular to the building façade. Additional signs are allowed if the tenant has multiple
1062 frontages and each frontage contains a public entrance. It shall be hung with rigid mounting
1063 and all brackets and materials used must be decorative and compatible with the principal
1064 structure. The minimum overhead clearance over a walkway shall be nine (9) feet in
1065 height. The projection of the blade sign shall not cause the sign to be taller than the existing
1066 building height or sixteen(16) feet, whichever is less. The sign and its support structure
1067 shall not extend more than three(3) feet from the wall. A blade sign may protrude into any
1068 required yard but it shall not extend outside the property line unless it protrudes into an
1069 abutting right-of-way and not onto private property. In this instance,the owner shall obtain
1070 all necessary permits where the blade sign protrudes beyond the property boundary and into
1071 a right-of-way. A blade sign shall not be internally-illuminated. Blade signs shall not count
1072 toward maximum sign area if primarily visible to pedestrians and not passing motorists,
1073 based on size,project design and/or location.
1074 -910. Window Sign. This subsection is intended to regulate the allowable location, size,
1075 and appearance of permanent window signs.
1076 a. Applicability. Window signs are allowed in any non-residential zoning
1077 district. For clarification,this includes any illuminated sign located inside a building within
1078 five(5) feet of a window or any sign attached to an interior display located within five(5)
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1079 feet of a window, and each shall count toward the aggregate window signage area allowed
1080 on the nearest windowpane,which is regulated in accordance with Section S.C. below.
1081 b. Exemptions. Window signs are exempt from the permitting requirements of this
1082 article if designed in stenciled or vinyl lettering and affixed to a window. However,the
1083 maximum coverage allowed for all window signs shall comply with the community design
1084 standards of Section S.C. below.
1085 c. Restrictions. Window signs shall not be allowed for any residential use. In
1086 addition, window signs made of paper, cardboard,plywood, or the like shall be prohibited
1087 when affixed to the glass or displayed inside of the glass but not necessarily attached thereto,
1088 and which are visible from the outside. - . , - . . . - . - . •
1089 . . _, . . . , .. . . - _ •-_, ' , - !, - _, . . . . - -
,
1090 - - _ . :: . . - - _ ., .
1091 d. Community Design Standards. See Section 5.C.6.below for additional community
1092 design standards regarding window signs.
1093 e. Miscellaneous. See Chapter 4, Article VII, Section S.E. for additional prohibitions
1094 regarding the use of neon,bare bulbs, and miniature lights that are intended to encircle or
1095 • . . , : . . . ..' . -- - .. .
1096 4-011. Rear Door Business Identification Plaque. One (1)business identification plaque
1097 is allowed on the rear door(s) of each establishment or organization within a building
1098 containing a non-residential use. The sign shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area or be
1099 internally-illuminated.
1100 12. Gas Pump Canopy Sign. An illuminated or non-illuminated sign may be affixed to a
1101 gas pump canopy on any side adjacent to a right-of-way provided the sign does not exceed 10
1102 percent of the length of the canopy, nor 80 percent of the vertical canopy fascia. Sign
1103 illumination shall not be permitted where visible from abutting residentially zoned property.
1104 4413. Mixed Use Development Identification Sign and Neighborhood Identification
1105 Sign. A condominium project,development,residential development,or registered residential
1106 neighborhood association ::. . ' . . . . - • _ . •-- may erect a single-faced
1107 sign on each side of any entrance. One (1) double-faced sign may be erected in lieu of two
1108 (2) single-faced signs. However, where feasible, the sign shall be incorporated into project
1109 elements such as building façades, decorative or perimeter walls, or accent features such as
1110 fountain structures or the like.
1111 a. Size. The maximum height and size of such sign(s) shall be regulated in accordance
1112 with Section 4.C.2. and Table 4-145 above. Circumstances such as project scale,traffic speed,
1113 ideal streetscape design and vision for the respective corridor, and compatibility with
1114 surrounding properties, may justify reductions or increases in the maximum size allowed.
1115 b. Setbacks. The sign shall be setback a minimum of ten (10) feet, unless combined
1116 with other project elements as described above which may be subject to a lesser setback
1117 dimension. Also Ssee Section 4.A.5C.2 for additional setback reduction options.
11118 Recorded sign easements and agreements for any proposed public right-of-way sign on
11119 landscaped areas maintained by the IHhomeowner's association are subject to the discretion
1120 and approval of the City Engineering Department and the City Risk Manager. The sign and
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1121 • • - - - - - . .- . . ' .• . ;. . •- - . _ - • • . . ' . -- -- -
1122 . . _ - - --- . _ - _ _ . _. - -- • -
1123
1124 . . . ' - :- . . - . . . - - - - -- - -: and comply with the
1125 following:
1126 (1) No person shall begin to construct, reconstruct,repair, alter, or grade in or upon
1127 any area of public rights-of-way in the city without first obtaining a permit as provided for
1128 in Chapter 2, Article III, Section 4.
1129 (2) All traffic regulatory and warning signs shall comply with the Manual on
1130 Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
1131 (3) Where applicable,permits must be obtained from other agencies, including the
1132 State of Florida and/or Palm Beach County.
1133 c. Cross Visibility and Safe-Sight. All signs shall comply with the cross visibility and
1134 safe-sight standards and regulations of Section 4.A.3. above and the Engineering Design
1135 Handbook and Construction Standards (EDHCS).
1136 d. Illumination. The sign shall not be internally-illuminated-unless the proposed sign
1137 placement abuts a major thoroughfare, where internally illuminated signs are present.
1138 14. Industrial Subdivision Signage
1139 The purpose of this section is to provide signage provisions for businesses located within
1140 platted industrial subdivisions that lack a master plan with entry or project identity signage,
1141 and/or a sign program are not part of a planned district master plan and therefore do not have
1142 benefit of a sign program. Without a sign program, business parks commonly lack master
1143 signage and the identity achieved by visible and coordinated signage. The intent of this
1144 section is to support the establishment of branding and identity of subdivisions that
1145 characteristically,have minimal frontage on the major roadway network, are not afforded the
1146 signage provisions allowed in the Planned Industrial Development District, and/or lack
1147 common property at subdivision entrances for easy siting of identification signage.
1148 a. Industrial Subdivision Entry Signage shall meet the following requirements:
1149 i. Location. At street entrances into the industrial subdivision from a collector or
1150 arterial road. Signs may be sited on one or two corners on private property, with
1151 the execution of sign easements and agreements between parties. Minimal
1152 encroachment onto the public right-of-way may be allowed if insufficient
1153 private property exists for siting the sign, and subject to the discretion of the
1154 City Engineer.
1155 ii. Size. Signs may be a maximum height of 6 feet and maximum size of 40 square
1156 feet.
1157 iii. Design. Sign design shall represent subdivision branding where possible and
158 comply with other the design standards of this article for monument signs.
1159 Deviations from the standards necessary to site the sign on limited space,
1160 including but not limited to, minimum setback and landscaping requirements,
1161 shall be at the discretion of the Development Director or his/her designee, and
1162 City Engineer.
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163 b. Industrial Subdivision Shared Entry Signage combines the site sign for the property
164 located at the entry point of the subdivision as described in Section 4.C.14.a.
165 anewe,with the signage one of more businesses within the subdivision and
166 accessed from that same intersection. Shared entry signage shall be allowed as
167 follows:
168 i. Location. On properties located at the intersection where the subject subdivision
169 is accessed. The signage shall be placed on the site sign for the businesses at one
170 or both sides of the intersection.
171 ii. Size. The maximum size of a site sign approved in accordance with this section
172 shall be allowed up to 6 feet high and a maximum area of 48 feet for
173 subdivisions accessed by a collector or arterial road with fewer than 4 lanes, or a
174 maximum of 10 feet high and a of 64 square feet for subdivisions accessed by a
175 collector or arterial road with 4 or more lanes.
176 iii. Design. Sign design shall subdivision branding and comply with other design
177 standards of this article for monument signs. Deviations from the standards
178 necessary to site the sign on limited space, including but not limited to,
179 minimum setback and landscaping requirements, shall be at the discretion of the
1180 Development Director or his/her designee, and City Engineer.
181 c. Review Process. Consideration for approval shall be in accordance with the review
182 process for requesting sign program approval or modification. Any required
183 easements and/or agreements between business owners and land owners shall be
184 submitted simultaneously for review and approval.
185 e:d.Electronic Message Center(EMC). An EMC shall be an allowed component of the
186 sign, in compliance with the applicable standards of the Changeable Copy Sign
187 provided for in Section 4.C.2.h. sectio e,
188 __ • --- - -_ = _ - • - __ -:_ . _ - __ _: _
189 :: _ ': __ ' - - _ : _: '_: : - :.- :: : - - - -- - - _ -
1190 4-215. Neighborhood Identifieatien Sign. Signage for A a
1191 residential development;or neighborhood with a registered residential neighborhood
1192 association may include entrance signage, and various internal signs used for directory or
1193 directional purposes, or to provide general information primarily beneficial to the residents
1194 including but not limited to intermittent announcements of activities and events. erect a
1195 •-: - --- _ - - - - - - . - '- • - - - • - - - _ .- - -- -. -
1196 . . - •- - .. - .., . - ••• . -.. .
•
1197 •- - -- - - - . - - - - - --- . • - . • _ _ . ---
1198 _ . ..
1199 a. Identification/Development Sign. Allowed is one single-faced sign on each side of
1200 any entrance, or one (1) double-faced sign may be erected in lieu of two (2) single-faced
1201 signs. Where feasible;however,the sign shall be incorporated into project elements
1202 including but not limited to building façades, decorative or perimeter walls, or accent
1203 features including but not limited to fountain structures.
1204 a) ti-Size. The maximum height and size of such sign(s) shall be regulated in
1205 accordance with Section 4.C.2. and Table 4-145 above. Circumstances, such as
1206 compatibility with surrounding properties, speed limits, and project scale may justify
1207 reductions in the maximum size of each sign.
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1208 (2) lSetbacks. The sign shall be setback a minimum of ten(10) feet,unless
1209 combined with other project elements as described above which may be subject to a lesser
1210 setback dimension. See Section 4.C.2 for possible reduction in this minimum setback
1211 standard.
1212
1213 (3) Location within rights-of-way. The sign and support structure may be
1214 allowed within a public or private right-of-way if adequate space does not exist on private
1215 property as determined by the city, and provided that it does not interfere with the
1216 maintenance of existing utilities. A sign proposed within a city maintained public right-of-
1217 way shall require approval from the Department of Public Works and comply with the
1218 following:
1219
1220 i.(4-)No person shall begin to construct, reconstruct,repair, alter, or grade in or
1221 upon any area of public rights-of-way in the city without first obtaining a permit as provided
1222 for in Chapter 2,Article III, Section 4.
1223
1224 ii.(2)All traffic regulatory and warning signs shall comply with the Manual on
1225 Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
1226
1227 iii. (3)Where applicable,permits must be obtained from other agencies, including
1228 the State of Florida and/or Palm Beach County.
1229
1230 (4)e Cross Visibility and Safe-Sight. All signs shall comply with the cross
1231 visibility and safe-sight standards and regulations of Section 4.A.3. above and
1232 the Engineering Design Handbook and Construction Standards (EDHCS).
1233
1234 (5)El,Illumination. The sign shall not be internally-illuminated.
1235
1236 b. Resident Information Sign. Signs may be approved within neighborhood communities that
1237 are intended to provide information to residents and guests regarding locations of
1238 neighborhood facilities and amenities, events and activities, or operational announcements.
1239 Signs and/or kiosks shall be designed to meet the following standards;
1240 (1) Size. Maximum height is 6 feet and maximum area is 24 square feet;
1241 (2) Setbacks. See setback standard above applicable to
1242 Identification/Development Signs;
1243 (3) Location. Signs are to be placed on internal common, or other association-
1244 governed property and not at perimeter or entrance points to avoid confusing
1245 motorists with excess signage;
1246 (4) Design. If possible and practical,materials, colors and design shall be
1247 compatible with architectural or other elements or improvements within the
1248 community. Materials used should be weather resistant to prolong quality
1249 appearance and allow for easy maintenance;
1250 (5) Flexibility through approval of a sign program. A sign may deviate from the
1251 corresponding standards of this section if adequately justified and approved
1252 as part of sign program for the neighborhood; and
1253 (6) Changeable Copy Sign. Signs may be designed with an electronic
1254 component if approved as part of a sign program. The above standards also
1255 apply if designed to accommodate an electronic component.
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111 1257 164. Nameplate, Historic Marker or Identification Plaque. One (1)nameplate or
1258 identification plaque with non-commercial copy is allowed in all zoning districts,provided
1259 that it does not exceed two(2) square feet in area. This sign typically indicates the name of
1260 occupants residing on the premises but also may be used to identify buildings and/or
1261 structures of cultural or historical significance, and is not intended to be an alternate method
1262 of advertising for a non-residential establishment or organization. It may also include
1263 signage associated with a live/work unit in conjunction with an applicable sign
1264 program. The nameplate or identification plaque shall not be internally-illuminated. A
1265 Historic Marker is a plaque,marker or sign used to identify a designated historic property in
1266 accordance with the City's Preservation Requirements in Article IX, Section 6 of the City
1267 Code. Also see Section 1.E,Exemptions, when regulating historic markers. A public art
1268 plaque, marker or sign is used to identify and provide public information regarding a public
1269 artwork or mural that has been required or approved by the Art Advisory Board.
1270 Note: In the event any word, sentence, clause, or other portion of this section is
1271 determined invalid, then any sign otherwise allowed by this section shall comply with the
1272 requirements set forth in this code as if this section was never enacted.
1273 D. Special Signs. The following special signs shall be allowed in accordance with the
1274 following provisions:
1275 1. Civic and Not-for-Profit Directional Sign. For the purposes of providing a
1276 convenience and benefit for the traveling public, a maximum of two (2) off-premise signs
1277 are allowed for a civic and fraternal organization, church, or recreation facility. Each sign,
1278 which shall not exceed twelve(12) inches by eighteen(18) inches,may be affixed to a post
1279 or other approved structure at intersections of public rights-of-way, and at a maximum of
1280 one(1) sign per organization or facility at any given intersection. A maximum of three (3)
1281 different civic and not-for-profit directional signs are allowed per post or supporting
1282 structure.
1283 All signs and posts shall be reviewed by the City Engineer where proposed within city
1284 maintained public rights-of-way. In all instances,the applicant shall bear the cost to
1285 construct the sign in accordance with city specifications. The city will provide the post and
1286 install the sign at a fee set by the city,which shall be paid for by the applicant. The city
1287 shall maintain the sign for safety purposes only and may remove it at no expense to the
1288 applicant should it become illegible or unsafe. The signs shall not be illuminated.
1289 2. Transit Shelter Sign. Signs on city transit stop shelters may be allowed when
1290 authorized by written agreement approved by action of the City Commission pursuant to the
1291 provisions of Florida Statutes. When so authorized by the City Commission,the following
1292 standards shall apply:
1293 a. Location. Signs placed on city transit stop shelters shall only be allowed at city
1294 transit stops designated or approved by the city. A transit shelter,proposed on private
1295 property or within the right-of-way, shall be located and designed in accordance
1296 with Chapter 4, Article III, Section 10.B.
1297 b. Number. Not more than one(1)bus shelter displaying signage or intended for the
1298 display of signage shall be allowed at a city transit stop.
1299 c. Elevation. Display space on bus shelters shall be limited in location and size to the
1300 side or rear wind screen panels.
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1301 d. Exemption. Pursuant to Section 1.E.6. above, a bus shelter sign shall be exempt
1302 from the permitting requirements of this article,provided the Building Official determines
1303 that compliance with the Florida Building Code is not required.
1304 3. Newsracks. Newsracks shall have no signage or advertising except for that which is
1305 allowed in accordance with City Code of Ordinances Part II, Chapter 15, Article VI.
1306 41. Murals.
1307 a. Purpose. Murals, as defined in Chapter 1, Article II, arc intended to improve the
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1316 (3) Murals shall not be designed as to constitute or create a traffic hazard; and
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1319 require site plan review(Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.F.). In addition, the Arts
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1326 43. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Sign.
1327 a. Each public EV charging station shall have at least one (1)posted sign displaying
1328 operational information such as voltage and amperage levels,hours of use, fees, safety
1329 information and penalties related to a misuse, and it must be approved by the city.
1330 b. Directional signs for EV charging stations may be allowed,provided that each
1331 complies with Section 4.C.4 above, except that the size and style shall not exceed that which
1332 is allowed in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform
1333 Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)2009 edition or latest supplement thereof. In addition, a
1334 maximum of two (2)off-premises directional signs located within public rights-of-way may
1335 be allowed. All signs associated with EV charging stations, if proposed within rights-of-way,
1336 shall comply with the permitting and processing requirements of the city and any other entity
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1339 Sec. 5 Community Design.
1340 A. General.
1341 1. Purpose and Intent. The aesthetic quality of a building or an entire neighborhood is
1342 materially a factor of the level of visual harmony between signs, support structures,project
1343 architecture, and adjacent surroundings. In addition to the mechanical limitations on signs
1344 imposed by this section,there are certain aesthetic considerations that must be met, and
1345 therefore signs are subject to review by the Planning and Development Board and City
1346 Commission,when required.
1347 2. Administration. The Development Director or designee shall
1348 have the authority to coma interpret;and administer this section.
1349 3. Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all new signs, excluding
1350 single-family and duplex dwelling units within single-family or two-family residential
1351 zoning districts.
1352 4. Relief from Standards. Any deviation from these community design standards shall
1353 require approval of a community design plan appeal (CDPA) application,which is subject to
1354 review and approval by the City Commission. A request for a CDPA shall be reviewed in
1355 accordance with Chapter 2,Article II, Section 4.B.
1356 B. Community Design Standards for All Signs.
1357 1. Compatibility. Signs shall be designed and treated as part of the architecture of
1358 buildings and structures. Freestanding signs and other site signs shall be compatible with
1359 and contain the same architectural elements and repeating features that are used on buildings
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1360 throughout the development. All signage, including its color and scale, shall be compatible
1361 with the architecture of the building or structure on which it is affixed or attached. The
1362 overall effect of the lettering, configuration, or color of a sign shall not be too bright, garish,
1363 gaudy, showy, glaring, and/or cheaply brilliant or involving excessive
1364 ornamentation. Garish signs are not in harmony with and are not compatible with the
1365 building or adjacent surroundings.
1366 2. Color. Sign colors and supporting structures and/or materials shall be
1367 complementary to the colors of the development. Excessive use of large areas of several
1368 colors can create competition for the eye and significantly reduce readability. All signs,
1369 including-other than those associated with nationally registered tenants and,those within a
1370 sign program, or a community sign from the Public Art program,shall be limited to a
1371 maximum of four(4)different colors for the entire development, inclusive of black and
1372 white. In addition,the background color of a wall sign shall be considered a sign color and
1373 count towards the aggregate number of colors allowed on a sign. This restriction also
1374 includes the background color of any"cabinet-style" sign. However, in all instances, colors
1375 of registered logos and icons shall be excluded from this limitation.
1376 3. Letter Size. Sign lettering shall be easy to read and in scale with the building or
1377 tenant space on which it is located. The sign copy shall be designed and based, in part, on
1378 the average distance and average travel speed of the viewer. Sign messages oriented
1379 towards pedestrians may be smaller than those oriented towards automobile drivers. A sign
1380 message shall be easily recognized and designed in an uncrowded, clear, unambiguous, and
1381 concise manner, so that a viewer can perceive what appears on the sign. In order to
1382 maximize readability and legibility, it is discouraged to advertise on a wall or freestanding
1383 sign, in an excessive manner,the phone or fax number, email address, or a particular project
1384 or service, in conjunction with the name of the establishment or organization.
1385 4. Letter Style. The number of different lettering styles on tenant signage on multiple
1386 tenant buildings and their outbuildings and outparcels shall be limited to one(1)in addition
1387 to the lettering styles of the nationally registered copy of all tenants located within the
1388 building and its outbuildings and outparcels.
1389 C. Community Design Standards for Specific Types of Signs.
1390 1. Graphics on Fences and Barriers around Construction Sites. At construction sites,
1391 signs and graphics are allowed on temporary security and safety fencing or other types of
1392 barriers that are required and/or permitted . :: -. . - = : .' .•-: e : for a
1393 project. The temporary fencing may contain screening material enhanced with graphics,
1394 images,pictorials, wraps, windscreens, digital prints,photographs, or a combination thereof,
1395 provided that such enhancements are not intended to be an alternate method of advertising
1396 other than identifying the name of the development, and does not create a diversion or
1397 distraction to passing motorists (also see Chapter 3, Article V, Section 2.F.). See Section
1398 5.D. below for additional community design standards regarding the maximum allowable
1399 size of logos and icon proposed on signs on fences and barriers around construction sites.
1400 2. Wall Sign(Affixed to Building).
11401 a. Scale. Signage en buildings shall be included on the proposed site
1402 plan in order to incorporate them properly into project architecture. Signs
1403 shall be accommodated-en-the-facade designed to prevent them from conflicting and/or
1404 overcrowding with a building's architectural features and enhancements.
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1405 b. Type of Sign. A single sign style(such as cabinet, channel, reverse channel) shall
1406 be used for wall signage on all buildings on a site. Channel and reverse channel letter style
1407 are preferred in lieu of cabinet signs.
1408 c. Scale. A wall sign(and corresponding sign band) shall be in scale with the
1409 building, as well as with signs on the same building and may be required to be compatible
1410 with buildings and structures on adjacent properties. Signs consisting of multiple words may
1411 be stacked(in rows)to maintain the appearance as a single sign(and sign band),but the sign
1412 band of a stacked sign shall be in scale with the sign band of non-stacked signs, except in
1413 those instances where a building façade has been intentionally designed or modified to
1414 accommodate a larger size sign band for an anchor tenant(within
1415 multi-tenant developments). However, in no case shall any sign exceed the size limitations
1416 as provided for in other sections of this article. Proposed signage shall not exceed 80 percent
1417 of the designated sign band in a horizontal or vertical direction.
1418 d. Signs on Rear Façades. The maximum area of wall signs shall be based on the
1419 standards specified in Section 4.C.1. above. However, the maximum size may be increased
1420 by ten percent(10%)to allow for additional signage on rear façades of buildings within non-
1421 residential and mixed use developments. Factors to justify additional signage include but are
1422 not limited to 1)the visibility of rear façades from rights-of-way; 2) existence of off-street
1423 parking and other vehicular use areas; 3)building orientation and site design; and 4)
1424 pedestrian access and connectivity.
1425 e. Logos and Icons. See Section 5.D. below for additional community design
1426 standards regarding the maximum allowable size of logos and icons when proposed in wall
1427 signs.
1428 3. Monument Sign. The base of all freestanding signs shall have landscape material
1429 installed in accordance with Chapter 4,Article II, Section 6.I. An exception may be made
1430 within the urban area, including mixed-use developments zoned either MU-4 or MU-C. See
1431 Section 5.D below for additional community design standards regarding the maximum
1432 allowable size of logos or icon proposed on monument signs.
1433 4. Directory Sign. To ensure the safety of vehicular traffic on the city's rights-of-way
1434 and to further the legibility requirements of this section, the monument sign for a project
1435 shall not be designed to resemble a directory sign,with the inclusion of numerous tenant
1436 names in small font. Directory signs are the preferred method of advertising multiple
1437 listings or tenants, and are accommodated by these Regulations. Such directory signs are
1438 located internal to a site to avoid confusing a motorist and causing a traffic hazard on the
1439 abutting roadway. See Section 5.D. below for additional community design standards
1440 regarding the maximum allowable size of logos and icon proposed on directory signs.
1441 5. Awning Valance Sign. The letters and characters within the sign shall be no greater
1442 than six (6)inches in height. See Section 5.D. below for additional community design
1443 standards regarding the maximum allowable size of logos and icon proposed on awning
1444 valance signs.
1445 6. Window Sign. The intent of this subsection is to encourage the use of window signs
1446 to promote a traditional "main street" appearance in storefronts,particularly for business
1447 establishments that are an integral component of a pedestrian-friendly streetscape
1448 environment. The design of window signs, including font,point size, and layout should be
1449 tasteful,nostalgic, and comply with the following standards:
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1450 a. Location. Signs are allowed on windows that are located on the ground(first) floor
1451 and where such windows are visible from pedestrian walkways.
1452 b. Size. On the entrance door or window located closest to the public entrance/exit
1453 door,the size of the sign shall not exceed twenty percent (20%)of the window area, unless
1454 an internally-illuminated sign is proposed, in which case, it may not exceed three(3) square
1455 feet in area. For clarification, if two (2)windowpanes are located on each side of a public
1456 entrance, only one(1) shall be allowed to have the maximum twenty percent(20%)
1457 coverage. For all other windows, the size of the sign shall not exceed three(3) square feet in
1458 area, regardless of the location or sign type.
1459 c. Logos and Icons. See Section S.D. below for additional community design
1460 standards regarding the maximum allowable size of logos and icons when proposed in
1461 window signs.
1462 D. Community Design Standards for Logos and Icons.
1463 1. General. Logos,trademarks, insignias, emblems, and other non-word depictions
1464 shall be considered signage.
1465 2. Maximum Percentage and Size(Table 4-16). The maximum size of each non-word
1466 depiction (i.e. logos, graphic icons, illustrations, etc) of a sign shall not exceed twenty
1467 percent(20%) of the sign erected, except for as follows:
1468
Type of Sign Maximum Percentage of Sign Erected
Wall 20%'
Monument 100%
Directory 20%
Directional 100%
Awning Valance 100%2
Awning body 100%
Flat Canopy 20%
Covered Walkway/Arcade 100%
Blade 100%
Window 20%3
Rear Door ID 100%
Any other type of other lawful sign 20%
1469
1470 ' If greater than twenty percent(20%)of the sign erected,the non-word depiction shall not
1471 exceed nine (9) square feet. Only one (1) logo or icon is allowed per building elevation(per
1472 tenant).
1473 2 The non-word depiction shall not exceed six (6) inches in height.
111 1474 3 If greater than twenty percent(20%) of the sign erected,the non-word depiction shall not
1475 exceed three (3)square feet.
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1477 A. General.
1478 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this section is to allow some magnitude of
1479 flexibility in createing a comprehensive set of design standards applicable to all signage
1480 within a multi-tenant development. The intent is to promote uniformity and compatibility
1481 between multiple signs (within a single development) and with project architecture, in order
1482 to maximize the aesthetic character and overall quality of the development. Flexibility is
1483 intended to allow deviations from the standards in this Article, when justified and proven to
1484 still further the intent and objectives of this chapter with respect to signage appearance,
1485 scale, architectural compatibility and visibility.
1486 2. Applicability. A sign program shall be required for all sign types within non-
1487 residential and mixed-use developments containing multiple tenants. The sign program shall
1488 be processed in accordance with site plan review. The sign program shall regulate every
1489 type of permanent sign proposed within the development.
1490 3. Permits Required. No permit shall be issued for an individual sign within a
1491 development containing multiple tenants,unless the sign conforms to the approved or
1492 pending sign program. If a sign program has not yet been approved, the proposed sign shall
1493 incorporate the desired design features and characteristics of the majority of signs within the
1494 development, or be designed to represent the desired sign style and appearance to ultimately
1495 be achieved by apending or future sign program.
1496 4. Relief from Standards. Any deviation from the requirements of this section shall
1497 require the submittal of a community design plan appeal (CDPA)or through a landlord
1498 initiated amendment to the approved Sign Program,which is subject to review and approval
1499 by the City Commission. A request for a CDPA shall be reviewed in accordance
1500 with Chapter 2, Article II, Section 4.B.
1501 B. Standards. The sign program shall consist of a set of standards, including but not
11502 limited to the sign sizes,number, locations,materials, lettering(size and font), sign types
1503 and colors to be used within the development. ll aspects of*The sign program shall be in
1504 compliance with the requirements purpose and intent of this article.
1505 C. Review Process. A new or proposed modification to an existing sign program shall be
1506 reviewed in accordance with Chapter 2,Article II, Section 2.E. ,
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1508 Sec. 7 Nonconforming Signs
1509 A. General. A sign, which does not conform to the requirements of this article, shall be
1510 deemed nonconforming. A nonconforming sign cannot be modified(excluding re-lettering
1511 or change of copy) unless the modification brings the sign into compliance with all sections
1512 of this article, or as outlined in Section 7.B. below.
1513 B. Nonconforming Freestanding Signs at Shopping Centers. The city's objectives to
1514 improve the visual aesthetics, appearance, and economic vitality of multi-tenant properties
1515 along city thoroughfares will permit property owners to modify nonconforming freestanding
1516 signs at shopping centers beyond the limitations contained within Section 7.A. above, in
1517 conformance with the following requirements:
1518 1. The shopping center shall have an adopted sign program in place, or adopts a sign
1519 program as part of this process.
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1520 2. A request for an amendment to the existing sign program is approved.
1521 3. The amended sign program will allow improvements to the existing sign structure(s)
1522 which do not increase the mass of the sign (i.e. height, length, width), including removal,
1523 repair and/or replacement of sign cabinets.
1524 4. The proposed improvements will bring the sign into further compliance with the sign
1525 regulations, and improve the aesthetics of the sign.
1526 5. As part of the city's economic development initiatives, additional sign square
1527 footage, also known as "copy area," may be added to the sign in instances when aesthetic
1528 improvements and required landscape improvements are made to, and immediately
1529 surrounding the sign, and in situations where the additional signage does not increase the
1530 mass of the sign (i.e. height, length, width).
1531 6. The amount of future repairs of the newly renovated sign that the property owner will
1532 be allowed to complete will be an amount not to exceed fifty percent(50%) of the new value
1533 of the sign, as determined by a licensed sign contractor and confirmed by staff.
1534 The regulations contained in Chapter 4, Article IV, Section 7.B. above are not intended to
1535 allow removal and reconstruction of the sign in entirety, as such a situation would require
1536 the sign to come into compliance with current sign regulation.
1537 C. Repair or Removal. Any nonconforming sign and corresponding support structure that
1538 is damaged or otherwise in need of repair,to such an extent that the cost of repairing the sign
1539 equals fifty percent(50%) or more of the original cost of the sign,then its classification as a
1540 "nonconforming" sign under this section shall be automatically revoked and either repairs be
1541 made so that such sign shall meet all the requirements of this article or said sign shall be
1542 removed from the property. Furthermore, any nonconforming sign and corresponding
1543 support structure shall be removed by the owner, agent, or person having beneficial use of
1544 the building, structure, or premises,where such sign may be found if a bona fide
1545 establishment, organization, or residential development ceases its operation or occupancy for
1546 more than six (6) consecutive months.
1547 D. Annexation of Nonconforming Freestanding Signs.
1548 1. Billboard. Any property located in unincorporated Palm Beach County, which is
1549 considered for annexation into the city, shall have its billboard sign removed prior to
1550 annexation, unless otherwise approved by the City Commission. In such instances, the City
1551 Commission may grant an extension to the time period allowed for removing the billboard
1552 sign.
1553 2. Monument Sign, Pylon Sign, and Pole Sign. Any freestanding monument,pylon,
1554 pole, or similar type of sign located on a property that is proposed to be annexed into the city
1555 shall comply with all provisions of this article within six (6)months following the date of
1556 such annexation, unless otherwise approved by the City Commission. Any signs subject to
1557 this requirement shall be documented by the city in any applicable ordinance, development
1558 order, or annexation agreement.
1559 Sec. 8 Signs at Abandoned Businesses Abandoned-Signs
1560 When an establishment, organization, or service is discontinued, all signs relating to such
1561 establishment, organization, or service shall be removed within six (6) months from the date
1562 of discontinuance. The sign structure may remain in place if the sign text is not visible,
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1564 establishment, is removed from the sign and replaced with a blank white panel. However, if
1565 the sign structure is in deteriorated or dilapidated condition, removal of the sign structure is
1566 required. Failure to so remove such a sign shall subject the sign to removal and disposition
1567 pursuant to section 7 of this the provision efthic article. A property owner may apply for a
1568 declaration of exception to the Arts Advisory Board or the Historic Preservation Board to
1569 maintain the sign of an abandoned business on the property if the sign is determined a work
1570 of art by the Arts Advisory Board or an object of historic significance by the Historic
1571 Preservation Board.
1572 Sec. 9 Penalties.
1573 The city or any other legal authority shall enforce any violation of this article pursuant to the
1574 penalty provisions contained in Chapter 1, Article I, Section 7 of these Land Development
1575 Regulations.
1576 Section 3. Each and every other provision of the Land Development Regulations
1577 not herein specifically amended, shall remain in full force and effect as originally adopted.
1578 Section 4. All laws and ordinances applying to the City of Boynton Beach in
1579 conflict with any provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
1580 Section 5. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof
1581 be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect
1582 the remainder of this Ordinance.
1583 Section 6. Authority is hereby given to codify this Ordinance.
1584 Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.
1585 FIRST READING this 7th day of December, 2021.
1586 SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE this Lk day of 5e.,_y-\, 2022.
1587 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
1588 YES NO
1589 Mayor—Steven B. Grant V
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1591 Vice Mayor—Woodrow L. Hay %/
1592
1593 Commissioner—Justin Katz
1594
1595 Commissioner—Christina L. Romelus
1596
1597 Commissioner—Ty Penserga ✓
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