1993.09.30_CAB_Minutes_Workshop •
.-% TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
SPECIAL WORKSHOP - MINUTES
Thursday , September 30 , 1993 9 : 30 A. M .
Chairman Guy J . Galizia called this Special Workshop to order in Com-
mission Chambers at 9 : 30 A .M . , stating its purpose was to review
the criteria as set forth in those sections of Chapter 23 of Town Code
( Signs and Advertising ) having to do with real estate signs .
Deputy Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll . In addition to the
Chairman , Vice Chair Elvine Gordon and Members John W . Littlejohn ,
Paul Heetmann , Frank Arenella and Eugene I . Behrman were present .
Member Doris Perrone was absent , as was Building Official Lee
Leffingwell .
Commissioner Arthur Eypel was also in attendance ; Town Manager Mary
Ann Mariano was present for a portion of the meeting .
To clarify how this Special Workshop came to be scheduled , Chairman
e,' Galizia read into the record a letter from resident Maggie Chappelear
written to the Town Commission , in which she suggested a more uniform
design for real estate signs ; also read into the record was a memo
from Town Clerk Anne M . Kowals stating that the Town Commission had
requested review of this matter by the Community Appearance Board .
Mr . Galizia then noted that copies of similar ordinances had been
received from Hillsboro Beach , Gulf Stream and Delray Beach , which
would be used today for comparison to the Town ' s Code .
Commissioner Eypel then addressed the members and advised that Ms .
Chappelear was , like himself , in the business of real estate .
However , he assured the panel that while he personally favored a
uniform approach to real estate signage , in no way was he requesting
that they consider amending the Code if , when the review was
concluded , they deemed it was adequate as written .
Lengthy discussion and review followed during which the panel compared
the Town ' s requirements with those set forth in the above mentioned
ordinances from neighboring communities . They also studied photos of
real estate signs which were taken locally , as well as in Hillsboro
Beach .
Community Appearance Board
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September 30 , 1993 Page 2 of 2
In conclusion , it was the consensus of the Board that the real estate
signage portion of Chapter 23 be amended to include a requirement for
uniformity as follows :
. signs to be two- sided " swinging" type , 12 " x 18" in size .
. colors to be black lettering on white background .
. posts to be 2" black angle- iron , 6 ' in length with
4 ' above ground from the top of sign when installed ,
and with a piece of 2" black angle- iron placed
horizontally 4 ' from top of post ( ground level ) .
. language re allowable information on sign to be modeled
after that used in Hillsboro Beach ordinance .
Since she had been in attendance for a substantial part of the
meeting , Town Manager Mariano said she understood the intent of what
the Board would like to see amended , as well as the attendant par-
ticulars agreed upon . In this regard , she advised she would meet with
the Town Attorney to discuss this subject , as well as other sections
of Chapter 23 that might need to be amended . She further advised that
the Town Attorney would then be requested to submit a draft ordinance
for the Board ' s review and possible recommendation to the Town
Commission .
ALL REVIEW MATERIALS ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE PART OF THESE
MINUTES.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time ,
the meeting was adjourned upon MOTION by MR. ARENELLA/MR. LITTLEJOHN
at 11 : 00 A . M.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
FROM: ANNE M. KOWALS, CMC, TOWN CLERK
DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 1993
RE : REAL ESTATE SIGNS
Attached, please find a copy of a letter from resident Maggie
Chappelear regarding ' Real Estate Signs ' .
Following discussion of the matter at the August Workshop Meeting
of the Town Commission, it was the consensus to request the Com-
munity Appearance Board review the matter.
To assist in the review of the above, the Town Manager requested
model ' Real Estate Sign' ordinances be obtained from several area
municipalities . Upon receipt of said ordinances, same will be
submitted to the Community Appearance Board.
/6). 40—c4-524...7Anne M. Kowals , CMC,
Town Clerk
August 4 , 1993
To: The Highland Beach Town Commission
From: Maggie Chappelear and other residents
of Bel Air Drive
I met Mr. Arthur Eypel recently and he suggested that I
express the opinion of many residents in our area regarding
For Sale and For Rent signs in Highland Beach.
We feel that the For Sale and For Rent signs in our community
are detrimental to asthetic beauty of our street and town.
I know they are a necessary evil because everyone is entitled
to sell or rent their home; but, the signs are trashing our
street.
You need to drive down Bel Air to see what I am talking about.
When I have friends visit, they always ask "what' s wrong with
your street? Why are there so many for sale signs?" They
really are an eye sore.
I do have a solution for this problem. . . . I once lived in Miami
and in the City of Coral Gables any for sale or rent sign must
be no larger than about 5" x 5" (I don' t know the exact measure-
ment but they are rather small) . Mr. Eypel advised me that
in the City of Hillsboro they have the same type of ordianance.
I am asking for the opportunity to put this before the town
people of Highland Beach and see how they would feel about
changing the existing sign ordianance to a smaller sign.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Maggie ' happelea
Resident/Owner
1015 Bel Air Drive
Number One \'7 -e• r= '•
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Highland Beach, Florida
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DIVISION 6. SIGNS, BILLBOARDS AND AWNINGS
Sec. 12.6. 1 Display of room or apartment rates prohibited.
(a) For the purposes of this section, a tourist court, lodging house, room-
ing house, apartment house, motel or hotel is hereby defined as any
building or buildings, connected or separated which are used for housing
purposes in which there are more than three or more beds for the use of
occupants, lodgers, roomers, or boarders or in which more than six (6)
in such tourist court, lodging house, rooming house, apartment house,
motel or hotel are allowed sleep.
(b) It shall be unlawful to erect, install, display, paint or place outside
of or on the exterior of any structure defined in subsection (a) any
signboard, billboard, banner or any other means of advertising, whether
painted, electrical, neon or otherwise, on which the rates are dis-
played.
(c) It shall be unlawful to paint or stencil on the exterior side of any
structure defined in subsection (a) any price, figure or word designat-
ing the rental, price or cost of any room or apartment.
(d) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be
fined not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) or imprisonment not to
exceed sixty (60) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. No.
170, S 1, 6-1-92)
Sec. 12.6.2 Permit for installation required) occupational license a prereq-
uisite.
No permit for erection, construction, installation or maintenance of any sign
or awning shall be issued unless such persons applying for permit shall first
have an occupational license to engage in such business.
Before any person begins the construction or erection of any sign within the
town, he shall secure a permit from the town inspector to do such work.
'Cross references •- hildlog And bulldloq regohtloas, ch. 4 bone trailer, Cb. T, Act. IIi roaiog, Cb. 11,
Sec. 12.6.3 Restrictions on temporary real estate signs.
No temporary real estate sign shall be permitted except those erected by
property owners, or the owner's agent, and such signs shall be subject to the
following conditions,
(a) Not more than one sign shall be erected for each property.
(b) The size of each sign shall be limited to an area of not more than two
hundred sixteen (216) square inches (12" x 18" ) per side, although signs
may be constructed to permit lettering on both front and rear.
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(c) Wording on such sign shall he limited to the phrases' "for sale by own-
er", "for rent by owner", "for lease by owner"; or "for sale by owner's
agent", "for rent by owner's agent", "for lease by owner 's agent"; and
may carry the telephone number of the owner or owner's agent, or the
phrase "inquire within", or "see your broker" .
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(d) The color scheme of such sign shall be black lettering on a white back-
ground. (Ord. No. 170, $ 2, 6-1-92)
Sec. 12.6.4 Exceptions on Temporary Real Estate Signs,
The following exceptions are permitted in Nulti-Family Residential Zoning
Districts (i.e. , RN-16, RN-30, RPC, PRC and OF) .
(a) Resales of multi-family units shall be permitted a maximum of one (1)
sign per unit or one (1 ) sign per agent, whichever is less.
(b) New construction, until the developer has sold one hundred percent
( 100%) of the available units, will be allowed one sign having no more
than twelve (12) square feet in area. (Ord. No. 170, S 3, 6-1-92)
Sec. 12.6.5 Temporary builder's and promotional signs; permission required.
Permission for the erection of temporary builder's signs or promotional signs
shall he issued by the commission upon due application, and the decision shall
rest solely in the discretion of the commission.
0 Sec. 12.6.6 Neon prohibited.
No neon signs shall be allowed within the town.
Sec. 12.6.7 Restrictions on location.
No signs shall be permitted to be erected within thirty (30) feet of the
center line of Highway AlA.
Signs tacked, nailed or in any way attached to any trees or any other object
will be prohibited as well as any movable sign not secured or attached to the
ground.
Sec. 12.6.8 Locational criteria; Other Districts
In Other Districts (i.e. , RN-16, RH-30, RPC, PRC and CF), signs erected flat
against the face of or not more than eighteen (18) inches from the base of the
outside wall of any building or parts thereof, or on the roof of any building,
are permitted, provided that any sign not painted on the buildings shall be of
wood or metal, lights, characters of figures not more than twenty-four (24)
inches on height.
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ZONING §66.446
' be removed from the residential district DIVISION 7. SIGNS
within 24 hours by wrecker towing, if nec-
essary,regardless of the nature of the emer- Sec. 66-448. Restriction generally.
gency; and the cost of such towing shall be (a) The erection, display and maintenance of a
at the expense of the owner of the vehicle. sign on any property or building within the town
(Ord. No. 834, § 20C, L, 2), 4.8.83) is prohibited except the following. which are per.
mitted:
Secs. 66.418-86.430. Reserved. (11 Signs required by the town or other govern-
mental agencies where required by law and
those which are necessary and incidental
DIVISION 6. SETBACKS to the performance of governmental activ-
ities
ctioities and responsibilities.
Sec. 66-431. State Road MA. (2) Signs required by a club designating and
naming the club as well as those signs pro-
viding notice to the public designed to prc-
(ahe cone is hereby andfixed the ofbuilack distance vent trespassing and or the use of the club's
for the construction erection abuildings and property by persons other than those au.
Improvements along the riglttofway of State Road thori2ed by such club.
AlA through the town at 78 feet from the center-
line of the road. (3) Signs required by owners of private prop-
erty including their agents and contractors
(b) No building permit shall be granted by the shall be limited to:
town for the construction of buildings or other
improvements within 78 feet of the centerline of a. Only one real estate sign, which shall
ni State Road AlA. be removed within 4S hours of the sale
or rental of the property on which the
(c) Any buildings, improvements or facilities sign is located.
now existing which are located within a distance b. Only one sign which identifies contract
of less than 78 feet from the centerline of State tors and/or subcontractors and their
Road AlA are classified as nonconforming uses, building or renovation activities only
but such uses shall not be extended and all future in relation to such activities as are
changes or alterations shall conform to the set. being conducted on the particular prop-
back line. erty on which the sign is to be erected.
(Ord. No. 83.1, § 20C, D, 1-3), 4.8.83) displayed and maintained. Such sign
shall be permanently removed prior to
the issuance of a certificate of occu-
Sec. 66-432. Coastal areas. pancy or final inspection for the
building or renovation activity de-
Construction in coastal areas of the town must scribed on the sign.
comply with all of the provisions of the "Palm 14) Owners of private property may erect, dis-
Beach County Coastal Construction and Excava- play and maintain a sign identifying their
tion Setback Ordinance No. 72.12" and the con. name or ownership,entrance and exit roads
straction control line established by the state bu- and street number identifying such prop-
reau of beaches and shores,which ordinance or its erty.
successor shall prevail in the absence of a con-
flicting town ordinance. (b) Except for the designation of resident name,
(Ord. No. 83.1, § 2(X, D, 2), 4-8.83) property owner, location,or address, the erection,
display, and maintenance of an illuminated sign
on any property is strictly prohibited.
Sees. 66.433-66-445. Reserved. (Ord. No. 83.1. § 2(X, C), 4.8.83)
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Sec. 66-441. Specifications for permitted
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Any real estate sign offering property sale From
or rent may be double-sided in design, however, it to , ,, C "✓ �.
shall not exceed two square feet in total dimen- co- r co.
sion. Color of signs shall be a white background ecr p"o^•'� (�— 5r�
with black lettering thereon. There shall be no
raised lettering.Further, no such real estate sign r0"• Esc-)L
shall be extended or hung from a pole or poles,but �F
shall be enclosed within a metal frame. The sup- -
porting member of the frame of the sign shall be
installed into the ground to provide that the top of
the face of such sign shall not be more than four
feet above the finished grade of the ground. Real
estate signs shall consist of one sign only, and
there shall be no accessory signs attached thereto
or located within the frame in which the real es-
tate sign is enclosed. Any other sign permitted
herein shall not exceed a dimension of six square
feet and shall be single-sided in design. All real
estate signs must be located on the premises of
the property being advertised for sale, no such
signs being allowed on the public right-of-way or
off-site.Any sign erected,displayed or maintained
in violation of this section shall constitute a vio-
lation of this chapter.
(Ord. No.83-1, §2(X,C), 4.8.83;Ord.No. 92.3.§ 1,
9-2&92)
Sec. 66-448. Approval required.
Except for the placement of real estate signs,
all signs shall first be reviewed and approved by
the architectural reivew and planning board prior
to the placement of such signs.
(Ord. No. 834, § 2(k, C), 4.8-83)
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gQAPTER 162: gross AND BILLBOARDS
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section Prohibited Signs or Structures ( cont• d)
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General Provision, 162. 081 signs extending into
162. 001 Short title right-of-way; exception
162. 002 Purpose 162. 082 Flat signs
162. 003162. 083 Vehicular signs
Interpretation 162. 084 Logos; exception
162. 004 Definitions 162. 085 other noncomplying signs
162. 005 Aesthetic qualifications
162. 006 misleading advertising administration and Enforgement
162. 007 Conflict with Standard
Building Coda 162. 095 Authority of Building
permits official; emergency powers
162. 096 Authority to inspect;
162. 020 Permit required; approval corrections
PP 162. 097 Removal when business
process; exceptions discontinued
162. 021 Permit applications 162. 098 Nonconforming signs
162. 022 License prerequisite to 162. 099 Violation
issuance of permit procedure
162. 023 Issuance of permits 162. 100 Appeals
162. 024 Permit fees
162. 025 Numbering, contents of GENERAL PROVISIONS
permits 5 162. 001 SHORT T:TIS.
162. 026 signs to bear permit number
permitted S1 The short title by which this chapter
ops; Requlgtions Shall be known shall be the City Sign
162. 035 Signs Chapter.
4 permitted and ( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-2a-86)
regulated in zoning districts
162. 016 Subdivision signs 5 162, 002 PU1POSE,
162. 037 Development sales, rental,
and leasing signs
162. 038 Temporary signs ( e) I[ shall be the purpose , thise
162. 039 Civic and religious chapterl , moto promote the aesthetics, sandt
health, morels, and general welfare and the
institution signs assurance of protection of adequate light and
162. 040 Directional signs air within the city by regulation of the
162. 041 Directory signs posting, displaying, erection, use, and
162. 042 Street signs maintenance of signs.
162. 043 Window signs
162. 044 Safety and warning signs CB) A21 signs requiring a permit are
162. 045 Gasoline pricing sign subject to the approval of the community
162. 046 Exempted signs Appearance Board as provided for under
162. 047 Subdivision entrance gates signs S 162. 005, except as otherwise provided In.
,Structure Specifications this chapter, which may be approved by the
designated inspector of the Building
162. 055 Clearance height and setbacks Department. Notwithstanding any other
162. 056 Clead ncesheightoa; used provision to the contrary, signs having a
loading gid face in excess of 32 square feet shall
be
162. 057 Hazardous signs and materials ap subject to Community Appearance 8oard
approval.
prohibitad_s_igns or Structures, ( ord. 37-86, passed 6-2{-86)
162. 070 Off-premises signs; exception 4 162, 0Q3 INTERPRETATION.
162. 071 sidewalk and sandwich signs; ( A) Where a question arises regarding
exception the interpretation of this chapter, the most
162. 072 Temporary political signs; restrictive interpretation
exception P shall prevail.
162. 073 Roof signs; exception ( R) Interpretations of this chapter
162. 074 Banner signs; exception shall be made by the Chief Building Official
162. 075 moving or rotating signs or the designee of the Chief Building
162. 076 Certain placement of Official.
advertising signs ( Ord 37-86, passed 6-24-86)
162. 077 Electrical or illuminated•
signs of commercial nature 4 162. 004 oEFINITIONs.
in residential district;
exception For the purpose of this chapter the
162. 078 Indecent signs following definitions shall apply unless
162. 079 Noise producing signs
162. 080 smoke or odor producing signs
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the context clearly indicates or requires r designated to guide or direct pedestrians or
different meaning. vehicular traffic.
'ABANDONED SIGN. - A sign is consideree ( 2) Signs erected or permitted by
abandoned if a business advertised on that the city, county, the state, or the United
sign is no longer licensed, no longer has a states government or agency thereof for the
certificate of occupancy, or ie no longer direction or safety of the public.
doing business at that location.
( 3) A sign, notice, or symbol as to
'ADVERTISING STRUCTURE. ' Any structure the time and place of regular civic meetings
erected for advertising purposes, with or and religious activities and services.
without any advertisement display thereon,
situated upon or attached to real property, 'DIRECTORY SIGN. " Any sign which gives
upon which any pouter, bill, printing, the name or occupation of the occupants of
painting, device, or other advertisement ma ' the building or gives the use of the building
be placed, posted, painted, tacked, nailed, including office building directories, church
or otherwise fastened, affixed, or directories, end apartment house directories.
displayed; provided, however, that this ter When an identification of an entity is placed
shall not include buildings. on a common directory board with identical
uniform style and size of letter, the
"ACCESSORY USE SIGN. " Sign located in identity shall not be defined as a separate
residential, commercial, or industrial sign but shall be considered as a part of the
project where more than one building or use directory sign.
at the same site is under the control of th
same owner or tenant. The sign shall be •pOUBLE-FACED SIGN. ' A sign with two
used only for the purpose of identifying th• faces which are usually, but not necessarily,
name Of or use of the accessory building. parallel.
"BANNER. " A sign having the characters, 'ELECTj2ICAL SIGN. ' A sign or sign
letters, illustrations, or ornamentations structure in which integral electric wiring,
applied to cloth, paper, or fabric of any connections, or fixtures are used as part of
kind with only the material for a backing. the sign proper.
-bANNer shall include any animated or
fluttering devices designed to attract 'ENTRANCE GATES. " An identification
attention. structure located along the main access to a
city-approved subdivision or commercial
"BUILDING•" or " RUR• includes any development and necessary directional signs.
part attached thereto.
" FACADE. " That portion of any exterior
•BUILDING OFFICIA4• ' The officer or elevation of a building extending from grade
other person charged with the administratior to the top of the parapet wall or eaves and
and enforcement of this chapter or his duly the entire width of the building elevation.
authorized representative.
' FIXED PROJECTION SIGN. - A sign, ether
'CANOPY SIGN. • A sign placed upon the than a flat sign, which extends perpendicular
front of a canopy. 'CANOPY SIGN UNDER' is a from the facade of any building and is
sign placed on the portion of the building rigidly affixed thereto.
which is under the canopy.
•SRANGEAeLE COZY SIGN, " A sign of
permanent character, but with removable
letters, words, or numerals, indicating the
names or persons associated with, or events
conducted upon, involving civil, community,
and cultural activities, the premises upon
which a sign is maintained.
•COMBUSTIBLE SIGs. ' Any sign or sign
structure which has an internal electrical
circuit which may Ignite or support flames
and which has a low flame point. Prime
examples of combustible signs would be wood,
cloth, and the like.
-pIRECTIONAL SIGN. '
( 1) On-premise incidental signs
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• 'FLAT SIGN. ' A sign erected parallel to every 12 inches horizontally and which is
and extending not more than eight inches attached to the side of a building for
from the facade of any building. decorative purposes.
"FREESTANDING SIGN. - A detached sign
which shall include any signs supported by 'NONCONFORMING SIGN. CLASS 1 AND CUSS 2. "
uprights or braces placed upon or in or A sign or advertising structure existing
supported by the ground and not attached to within the incorporated area on December 18,
any building; shall include pole signs and 1985, which, by its height, square foot area,
ground signs. location, use, or structural support did not
conform to the requirements of the code prior
"FRUSAGE. ' The length of a property to the effective date of this chapter shall
line along a public right-of-way which is hereafter be termed nonconforming, class 2; a
selected as the sign location. sign or advertising structure existing within
the incorporated area on July 10, 1986,
"FReifTAGE WALL FACE. " The building which, by its height, square foot area,
facade, including parapet and fascia, location, use, or structural support did
excluding soffit, mansard, and roof, which conform to the requirements of the code on
faces a frontage of the premises. December 18, 1985, but which do not after
adoption of this chapter shall hereafter be
"REIGHT OF SIGN. ' The vertical distance termed nonconforming, class 1.
measured from 18 inches above the grade of
the nearest abutting right-of-way. -Orr-PREMISE SIGN. ' A sign, including
In instances of severely artificial road building signs, advertising an establishment,
elevations the final decision will remain merchandise, service, or entertainment, which
with the Building Official or his designee. is sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished
at a place other than the property on which
"HISTORICAL IDENTIFICATION SIGN. • A the sign 1■ located.
sign which contains only historical
information of general interest concerning 'QN-tRJNISE SIGN. ' A sign which carries
the building or site upon which it Is only advertising strictly incidental to the
placed. lawful use of the premise on which it is
located, including signs or sign devices
-BONS OCCUPATION NAMEPLATE OR SIGN. ' A indicating the business transacted, services
sign not more than one square foot in area. rendered, goods sold, or produced on the
premises, name of the business, name of the
';DENTIFICATIOM SIGN. ' A sign, other person occupying the premises.
than a bulletin board sign, or nameplate
sign, indicating the name of the primary 'PAINTED WALL SIGN. ' A sign painted on
use, the name or address of a building, or any outside wall or roof or on glass of any
the name of the management thereof. building.
'ILLUMINATED SIGN. ' A sign in which a "PARAPET. ' A false front or wall
source of light is used in order to make the extension above the roof line.
message readable and shall include
internally and externally lighted signs. 'PERSMETEJ{. ' The whole outer boundary of
any structure designated as a sign.
"INCLUDES. ' Shall not limit a term to
the specified examples, but is intended to 'POLITICAL SIGN. - See
extend its meanings to all other instances "TEMPOaARI POLITICAL SIGN. -
or circumstances of like kind or character.
'PREMISES. ' The real property which is
' INSPECTOR. " A city employee working as involved by the sign or signs mentioned in
an inspector under the authority and this chapter.
direction of the city Building Official.
'PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LINN. - The line
-INSTRUCTIONAL SIGN. ' A sign conveying where the property meets the public rignt-nf-
instructions with respect to the premises on way at a public street or public waterway.
which it is maintained, such as the entrance
or exit of a parking area, a no trespassing ' REAL SLICE slam, - Any sign erected by
sign, a danger sign, and similar signs. an owner or his agent, advertising the real
property upon which the sign is located as
'LOGO. ' A symbol bearing the name or for rent or sale.
initials of a company or business.
!^• 'Rp,/g, PROPERTY. - The portion of land or
"MANSARD. ' A roof with a pitch greater buildings contained in a legal
than eight inches vertically for
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description setting forth the boundaries of definition shall not include a building or
the property and legally acknowledged under fence. A •SIGN STRUCTURE' may be a single
the laws of the state and county. pole and may or may not be an integral part
of a building.
"BOW SIGN. - A sign erected on the
roof, or above the roof line, except that a 'BPECIAL_EveNT S1Gr. " A sign which
sign placed on the face of a parapet wall announces a special event Or function which
which does not exceed four feet in height is of general benefit to the community at
and which forms a continuous extension of large.
the face of the building shall not be
considered a roof sign. In addition, a -$WINGING SIGN. - A flexible swinging
mansard section sign below the roof line is sign hanging from the outside wall or walls
not a roof sign. of any building or any pole structure which
is not rigidly affixed thereto.
'SHOPPING CENTER. ' A group of
commercial predominately retail or service 'TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SIGN. ' A sign
establishments planned, developed, managed, jointly erected and maintained on premises
and operated as a unit and which utilizes a undergoing construction advertising the name
common parking area. of the business, architect, contractor,
subcontractor, or materialman and financial
"SIDEWALA OR SANDWICe_SIGN. - A movable institutions.
sign not secured or attached to the ground.
"TEMeQRMY POLITICAL SSG$. " A sign
"SIGN. " A device or representation for erected by a political candidate, or a
visual communication that is used for the proponent or opponent to a referendum, or
purpose of bringing the subject thereof to group or agent thereof for political purposes
the attention of others. directed toward the ultimate exercise Of
voting by the general public.
"SIGN AREA. " See 'SIGN £ACE. '
"',JED FOR. ' Includes ' ARRANGED FOR, "
'3I0N CONTRACTOR. " A person licensed to "DESIGNED POR ' "NAIrTAINED FOR, " or
erect any type sign structure regardless of •OCCUPIED FOR.'
size and complexity, but shall not be
allowed to install any electrical work in -vEHICULM SIGN. " A sign or sign
connection therewith. Structure attached or affixed in any manner
in or to any wheeled vehicle for the purpose
'SIGH 'W$. ' The part of the sign that of advertising that business to which the
is or can be used to identify, advertise, sign refers, excluding, however, pressure
communicate information, or for visual sensitive type signs which are permanently
representation which attracts the attention affixed to a vehicle and signs which are
of the public for any purpose. 'SIGN FACE" painted upon or magnetic signs not exceeding
includes any background material, panel, eight square feet and affixed to a vehicle,
trim, color, and direct or self-illumination which is regularly used as in the normal
used that differentiates the sign from the course of the business advertised or which
building, structure, backdrop surface or may be required by law, and further excluding
object upon which or against which it is signs attached or affixed to public
placed. If there is no background material, transportation vehicles for business
panel, trim, color, or illumination used to advertising purpose* when the vehicles belong
differentiate the sign from the building, to a duly licensed public transportation
structure, backdrop surface, or object upon company.
which it is placed, then the sign face shall ( ord. 77-86, passed 6-24-86; An Ord. 85-88,
be the area of a rectangle just large enough passed 8-9-88; Am. Ord. 87-B8, passed 8-9-88;
to enclose all lettering, illustrations, An Ord. 19-89, passed 7-11 -89)
ornamentation, symbols, or logos. The sign
structure shall not be included as a portion c, 162. 005 AESTHETIC QUALIFICATIONS,
of the 'SIGN FACE" provided that no massage.
symbol, or any of the aforementioned The aesthetic quality of a building, or
'SIGN PACK' criteria are displayed on or indeed of an entire neighborhood, is
designed as part of the sign structure. materially affected by achieving visual
harmony of the sign on or about a structure
"SUN STRUCTURE. " A supporting as it relates to the architecture of the
structure erected or intended for the building or the adjacent surroundings. In
purpose of identification, with or without a addition to the mechanical limitations on
e--- sign thereon, situated upon or attached to signs imposed by this chapter, there are
the premises, upon which any sign is certain aesthetic considerations which must
fastened, affixed, displayed, or applied, be net and are therefore subject to review by
provided, however, this the Community Appearance Board:
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consistent wits the scale of the building (8) The approval process for signs 1•
on which 1t is to be placed or painted shall 5e as follows:
and the neighborhood in which it is
located. However, in no case shall it (l) The following signs shall
•
exceed the size piuvtded for in other be considered exempt and shall not
sections of this chapter. require peemitat
(B) The overall effect of the (a) Real estate signs
configuration or curring of the sign conforming to the requirements set forth
shall not be garish. The colors shall in $ 162.035 (A) (1) . (r) (11 , and (c) (1) .
not conflict with other signs already on .
the building on in the immediate vicinity. (b) Temporary construction
(Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-96) signs as specified in $ 162.038(A) :
162.006 MISLEADING ADVERTISING. (c) Temporary political
signs as specified in 5 162.038(C) ;
it shall be unlawful for a person to
display false or misleading statements defined in $ 262l00Instructional nal signsnas
upon signs, or other public places,
calculated to mislead the public as to signs, and erected in compliance with
anything sold, any services to be i 162.043;
performed, or information disseminated.
The fact that any sign or display shall (el Paper, plastic, neon,
contain words or language sufficient to or paintwindow
signs,
limited n to 201
or
mislead a reasonable and prudent person glass area as
in reading same, shall be prima facie 5 162.042:
evidence of a violation of this section j
by the person displaying the sign, (f) Signs defined under
permitting same to be displayed. or 5 162.045 which are subject to City
permitting the display at their Manager approval.
residence, establishment, or place of
business. (g) One flat wall sign per
(ord. 37-86, passed 4-24-86) Penalty, business not having a sign face of
see S 150.999 greater than one square foot to he placed
on or In close proximity to the business
162.007 CONFLICT WITH STANDARD entrance denoting the hours of operation
GILDING CODE. for that business.
To the extent. that this chapter is (2) The following signs shall
inconsistent with the Standard Building require a permit end the approval of the
Code as adopted by the city, this chapter Building Department;
shall control.
(Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) (a) Directional signs
denoting Civic. Church, or recreational
PERMITS facilities as described in
5 142.040(A) (1):
5 62.020 PERMIT CIRED; APPROVAL
g� S�E Ot (b) Standard street signs
as specified in $ 162.041;
(A) It shall be unlawful for any (cl Parkin area signs, as
persons to post, display, change, or 9
erect a nonexempt sign or a sign specified herein. provided the sign
structure within the city without first contains no more than the name of the
having obtained a permit therefor, in building or development and the words.
accordance with this subchapter; however , 'Entrance', 'Exit' , 'Parking for. .
those signs erected prior to December 8, or 'Entrance for. . .' or their
1985, shall be allowed to remain in equivalent, may be erected at each point
accordance with the time limitation and of ingress and egress to a parking lot or
structure requirements set forth herein. parking area, and the signs shall not
No sign or sign structure, previously so exceed four square feet in area nor
erected, shall come under the provisions extend to a greater height than five feet
of this section providing a valid permit above the ground, and shall be erected
for same was issued and in effect at the within the parking area. Only one s:qn
time of erection. Signs or sign shall be allowed at each poinr of ,nares'
structures previously erected without a and egress, provides the signs to nor
valid permit shall. be termed in violation create a teat' or pedcsrrian hatiri.
and it shall be mandatory to obtain a Al Flat we:) si•)nsgtns•
permit, based on this :hapter . or else
remove the sign or sign structure. than a sign which will be placed on new
construction within a project that wi' l
, have a number of flat wall signs. •scn
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. MOLAR 007
5 162.021 DELMY DGCH
—.—_— SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
82
with an area of 20 square feet or less,
Using two neutral Colors (defined as architectBuilding
the eCOfficial$
262.056, in the office of
shades of white, black, grey. or beige) tiB Building upon
or using one neutral color end any other applicationpliatd by the dscrse forms
calor which plays a significant rolee shall de Official.
in the following: scribe end Tth
the exterior color scheme of set for
building. However, where the the
requested is obviously Inconsistent in PO The type of sign or sign
color or design with the neighboring structure es defined in this g
signs, the Building is Chapter.
the sign to thel rtent may refer (B) The street address
Board for their review:Community Appearance property upon which of the
structure is to be locatedsigand rthe
9n
(e> P:eeatandln9 or flat aroposedeosed location of the sign or sign
wall signs where the permit application the property.
involves onlywa name change andp no other absence of a streete' In the
change sn design, color, or ane location acct address a method of
from that which w figuration OEfiCial shat/acceptable to the Chief Building
months wee approved within 18 .1 be used.
prior to the application for a
modification. It shall be the obligation (a) The square foot
of the applicant to provide proof of the fce and the aggregate area per sign
previous approvals of the .sign ocr�ceur�, fooe area
this chapter onf)Decembec 18,ns in violation of (0) the name and address of the
985, pone[ or other person in control or
because they exceed the height whchsthe signof the real
limitation, which are to whichothe or sign property upon
conform. shortened located. structure is to be
(g) Within the Central (t) Written consent of the owner, or
Businessssion tor the
District zoning classification his agent, granting
/I) one fixed projection sign, one flat wall displayinconstruction, that operation,gperlr sign or 7 sign, and one under canopy sign per sign or
displaying 0 of that q sign struetuce.
business, provided that the color scheme
of the sign is consistent with the color (Pi Two copies of a sketch,
milar
palette available from the Building represent, ion, re drawn print, or sand
Department, and the sign face does not dimensioned,
to anin and
exceed 20 square feet for the fixed sinnas pro, sedwnd elevations of the
projection and flat wall signs and four sign as istisngeo and the igsrrelationship to
square feet for the under canopy other cresting or
However, where the sign requesd aisn structures in sign,
itheeorepresentation
elretne ti sign
obviously inconsistent in color freestanding a aasi the an s the ing case of a
with the neighboring signs, the Buildinggs shall include a site o •ae station
Department may refer the sign sign location. The sealss Se
eshoaffi the
4 to the g o of a state
Community Appearance Board for their registered engineer shall �e
review. drawings of signs structures to
where the sign 9face nisainn xcrsstofe3
(3) All other square feet certifying that
itis
of ]2
require a permitpermitted Signs designed in accordance with thei
willlarequ; Board review.ad Commuity requirements set forth wind load
sign not specificallyAny typeof the Standard Buildingin Section 1205 of
code may be brought efocletnedC(n this Code, 1985.
Appearance Boardbfor review. tCommunity
Communityaranwith(G)the Upon satisfactory hereunder,Compliance
Signs wtCAppearanCehBoardq hay disapproveuieemssue • sign
permit shall be issued to the period
fa18
setback requirements of this chapter. which shallerbe, tali
days: however, the validfora period of 190
Chief Building
(C) A sign erected, altered, Official or his designee may, for
displayed, Sign
changed without ed, 1 (n cause shown and upon payment of a good
with the requirements of this complying 9 fee which isSO4 of renewal
an illegal quer and each chapter is equale. to the origin's:
an:
of viola addition ) f-d, renewir the permit r
may be considered a separate offense.tion ford,addi37-1 ,90-day increment.
°C an
(Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86; Am. Ord. (Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-861
84-88, passed 8-9-88; Am. Ord. 90-se,
S 162.022 LICENSE PRERt.0
SIS �A . p .�. IS I'^E�O
passed 8-9-88) Penalty, see S 150.999
L S 16:.021 PERHIT APPLICAriONy.
No permit for erection, clnatract, ln,
Allapplications for sign or sign installation, or ma,r.tenaxe
Structure permits required n 9 Shat: be issued unless the enes s;�n
Strt be filed by 162.020or contra? se the person in
the g Paceia ss upon which first
sign structure owner or his ;gent. or the the
.
sign re to be placed shall have floss
procured from the r.: ty an occupational
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83 DELRAY BEACH ;IONS AND BILLBOANQS S 162. 026
( C) Reinspection fee. The permit fee
license to engage in the business. The tee set forth in division ( A) of this section
for an occupational license will be
collected And a temporary license issued en Includes the coat of inspecting the work t.n
the event another agency, such as the Health be done under the permit; however, if
Department, has not finished final additional inspection trips are required, an
approvals. All permits must be issued to a additional inspection fee of $25 per trip
duly licensed contractor, except that this shall be charged. For example, and not in
shall not be construed to prevent an owner limitation of the foregoing, reasons
or lessee of property from constructing and necessitating
reditIOnal not limi inspec,tione fees
erecting a nonilluminated sign, inclsde, but
nonelectrical sign, Cc sign steucture on the following:
property.
( ord. 37-86, passed 6-24."G) ( :) The work, or correction to ,.,dw
previously inspected weak, does not meet
4 162. C23 ISSUANCE OF PEPMITS.• requirements.
provided the provisions of this chapter ( 2) An incorrect address is on tic
have first been complied with, and the sign Application by action of the applicant.
or advertising structure does not violate The work, or correction to
any of the terms, conditions, or previsions 13:
of this chapter, or any other law or prav:ously inspected work, is not ready for
ordinance, and provided that the sign' s inspection at the time specified in t:tc
structural details, materials, colors, application for inspection.
location, and aesthetic quality have been The CJtiut Building Official shall tie
approved by all applicable city departments t0>
and the Community Appearance Board, the called tot final inspection of the sign
Building Official shall issue a permit for a within ten working days of the dace
sign or advertising structure, retaining a installation has beer. completed. S`:ould t..e
copy thereof for his records. Chief Building official not be notified
( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) within such time frame, the person to whom
the permit was issued shall be subject to the
Sc 162. 024 PF,RMIT FEES. penalties contained in S 150. 999.
( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86; Ala. Ord. 83-83,
•
At the time of submission of an passed 8-9-88) Am. Ord. 59-89, passed
application for s sign permit, a 9-76 -89) Penalty, see S 150. 999
nonrefundable sign plan review fee of $15 S 162. 025 NUMBERING. CONTF,NTS Of P�tNNi TS.
shall be paid.
( A) Permit fee. It snail be unlawful Permits issued hereunder shall be
for any person to post, display, alter, or numbered and shall disclose:
erect within the city a sign or sign
structure unless otherwise excluded by the ; Al The type of sign as .dcf :sed in
terms of this subchapter without first chit ptct.
having paid a permit fee to the city at the
office of the Building official. The pvcmtt. ret) Thu street address of the property
fee shall be collected when the sign pecnrt •aeon which the ti3n is ptaposed to :.e 1.. .:3• 04
application
application is submitted, based on the and the pioposed location of the sign on t.:e
following schedule of rater: property. In the absence of a street
address, a method of location acceptable ti
( 1) Non-electrical signs shall he the Building efflrial shall be used.
calculated on the basis of $1. 50 per square ( ,) The name of the mita conernet:tc who
foot of sign face.
shall erect the structure.
( 2) Electrical signs shall be The amou::t ot the tee paid :or
calculated on the basis of $1. 50 par square ( ' t
)
foot of sign face plus $10. permit.
( B) Fee to be tripled where work he'un t ) The date ot Issuance.
without permit. Where work for which a ford. 37-86. passed 6-24-aei
permit is required by this coda is started
or proceeded with prior to obtaining a ' :62. .76 S:OJ' .r BEAR WHIT :t:%Mh,'q.
permit, the fees herein specified anal : ne with each permit. the ^hi Cf hut : ::r.;
tripled but the payment of a tripled fee
shall not relieve any persue from fully
Official snail Issue one lanai or ni:-x:.c
SSA, complying with the requtresents of this code beating the same hush«c as the permit vier•
R 1 in the execution of the work nor from any which it :s issued. :t sha.l be the a :t7 r :
other penalties prescribed herein. the permittee. or his agent, to affix a In.:.
or marker to the sign or advert :01ns
structure to the lower rilht hauU at nre
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5 162. 035 DELRAY BEACH ,SIGNS AND HTLLBOARDS 84
(m)
square foot area and eo it can be easily 0) Historical identifioaticn situs
seen on a double-faced sign, the label may limited to three square feet are permitted.
be placed on either aide of the sign so long These signs may be placed on the building. or
as it is easily visible. The absence of a may be freestanding but may not be placed
proper label or marker on a sign or more than six feet above the ground.
advertising structure shall be prima facie
evidence that the same has been or is being ( B) Residential R-IA, R-lAAS, R-1AA, and
erected or operated in violation of the R-IAB.
provisions of this chapter.
: Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) ( 1) Same as division ( A) 11) , ( 2) ,
( 3) , ( 4) , and ( 5) of this section.
PERMITTED SIGNS; REC•JLATI'1NS
( 7: One homo occupational sign of
S 162. 035 SIGNE PERMITTgQ 1 () 'Guf.A;(:2 not more thin one square foot in area.
IN ZONING DISTRICTS._
( C) Residential NM-6 and PRO 4. 7, and
CA) Residential R-IAM and R-IAAAb. l0.
( 1) A real estate sign not ( 1) Same as division ( A) ( 1) , ( 2) ,
exceeding three square feet shall be ( 31 , ( 4) , and ( S; of this section.
permitted on a plot except for one sign
erected by the owner or his exclusive agent: ( 2) One flet sign or one ground sign
if a sign is erected by the exclusive agent arivertis:ng the main use and not exceeding 36
of the owner, one additional sign may be square feet in area per sign Lace with an
added on the plot when the plot borders on a aggregate area of 72 square' feet may be
waterway provided that the additional sign platted on the premises. The ground sign: r.ly
shall be placed upon that side of the plot be placed in the required front yard, but no
that borders on the waterway. These real part of the sign shall he extended closer
estate signs shall not exceed nine square than ten feet to the public right-of-way line
feet in area and must be well-kept and in and shall nor. exceed 12 feet in overall
good repair. height from the •around and shall :tot. exceed
12 feet in width.
( 2) on plots containing permitted
- nonresidential structures or uses, a flat ( 01 Residential RM-10 and RM-15.
sign or freestanding sign not. exceeding 20
square feet in area will be permitted ( 1) same AS division ( A) ( 1) , I2) ,
provided no part of the sign is closer than ( 3) , and ( 4) and ; C)( 2) of this section.
ten feet to the property line. This sign may
be illuminated provided abutting residences ( 2) Cne flat wall sign advert:Ain•;
are shielded from the source of light. The the main use and one fixed projecting sign
sign may advertise the main use of the per accessory use advertising the accessory
premises only. use shall be permitted. The outer edge of
the fixed projecting sign or the support f :r
( 3) ( a) One temporary sign of not same shall not extend more than three feet
over three square feet in aggregate area beyond the will of any build-trig nor shall
with the words such as "Open", "Sold•, extend above the parapet. The area per amen
"Pool", or the name of the real estate face shall nut exceed 30 square feet with an
agent, may be used when attached to the aggtegote arca of 60 square :eet.
existing real estate sign; or where a real
estate sign is not installed on the ( E) SAD ( Special Activities District) .
property, one removable sign of not over SAD zoning for sign computations shall be
three square feet in aggregate area with the determined by the Chief Building Official or
word "open- or the words -open For his designee to be closest to the existing
Inspection" may be used only when the owner use.
or owner' s agent is on the premises. A
permit or permit fee shall not be necessary ( F) Commerci.r: a s;ticts.
for a removable sign.
( b) An additional "Open House"
sign of not over three square feet in area
may be permitted only during the hours when
the house is being shown.
( 4) One nameplate sign not
exceeding three square feet, of a
noncommercial nature, bearing the name or
street address of the principal Occupant.
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f l
• ( 1) Shopping centers only. ( 2) one nonllluminated freestanding
real estate sign advertising "For Hale-, -
( a) A shopping center may have Rent', or -For Lease" may be placed on the
three freestanding signs as long as the premises and shall not exceed nine square
number of freestanding signs is equal to the feet in ares or require a permit. A real
number of publicly dedicated streets that estate sign larger than nine square feet, not
the shopping center has frontage on. The to exceed 32 square feet, may be erected upon
aggregate size of such sign faces shall be permit issued by the chief Building Official
equal to 1/2-square foot of sign face area or his designee.
for each lineal foot of publicly dedicated
street frontage up to ■ total aggregate of ( 3) The allowable signage in
250 square feet, and provided that no Commercial Districts shall be calculated as
individual sign face shall exceed 160 square follows:
feet, nor shall the height of any sign
structure exceed 18 square feet. However, if ( a) One freestanding sign
all freestanding sign structures are less advertising the uoe of the premises. The
than seven feet in height, an individual sign shall be predicated on the basis of 1/2
sign face may be 180 square feet and the square toot of total advertising area for
total aggregate sign faces may total 350 each lineal foot of main street frontage on
square feet with the approval of the the lot provided that no sign shall exceed
Community Appearance Board. 160 square feet per sign face, with a maximum
The signs may display the name of the of two faces. Corner locations which front
shopping center, list some or all of the on two main streets shall be allowed one
names of the retail stores and service extra freestanding sign whose area per sign
establishments contained therein, or may face shall not exceed SO square feet with a
combine the shopping center name with the maximum of two faces. No sign shall be
list of separate stores and establishments higher than 18 feet from the ground nor
provided that in all instances the above protrude past the street right-of-way.
referred to size limitation are observed.
( b) One fixed projecting sign or
( b) In addition, each unit of a one under canopy sign as specified in
shopping center shall be allowed one flat division ( r) ( 3) ( f) of this section shall he
sign not to exceed 15% of a unit front face allowed with Community Appearance Board
area which shall be limited to the first 12 review. The outer edge of the fixed
feet from floor level times the width of the projecting sign or the support for same shad:
building ( subject to decrease in site or not extend more than three feet beyond the
area by the Community Appearance Board) and wall of any building nor shell it extend
window lettering not to exceed 511 of a unit above the parapet. The maximum area of the
front face area. Any building or premises sign shall be 30 square feet.
bordering on two public streets is allowed
one flat sign for each bordering street. ( c) One flat well sign or
painted sign shall be permitted for the sides
( C) In shopping centers which of a building which borders upon a publicly
contain a breezeway, each unit of the dedicated street or thoroughfare, excluding
shopping center located within a breezeway alleys, unless Otherwise prohibited
shall be allowed one sign in lieu of the / applicant has the option of scleci tng 3 .:,
permitted wall sign upon the lollowing terms which does not front on a publicly dedicallg
and conditions; street) advertising the :win occupation .rr
business use provided that the tote:
1. The in lieu of sign for aggregate area of each sign shall not exceerl
each unit within a breezeway shall be 15% of the building face area of the wall
located et the front entrance of the upon which the sign is placed, which shall :x
breezeway) limited to the first 12 feet from floor 1eva1
times the width of the building ( .object 'o
2. The sten face shall not decrease in size and area by the Community
exceed 10 square feet; Appearance Board) . The above sign .;nal? :rte•
exceed 160 square feet per sign.
3. This paragraph ( c) shall
not be applicable to any enclosed mall; ( d) Accessory use sign:: shall bre
permitted at sites where the business
4. Notwithstanding any contains more than one use. Atte:90r ' .ylk-
other provisions in this cnapter 162. the signs may be used to identify the :,::❑
additional signets permitted heruin shall identity of the building. These si ::: ,, .
not he cons-rued to be an :( f-prumise sign be tilt wa( 1 signs I ; .rit.0 . .. s : :1 ..
S or any other type of sign 'Mich might feet.
otherwise be prohibited under this chapter
162.
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( e) • Driveways for a commercinl square footage, and no increase in the number
project may be designated with signs of signs, than would otherwise be allowed
directing vehicular traffic into the proper under the technical requirements of this
driveway. These signs may state 'Entrance division ( F) ( 6) of this section. The
for. . . ' or "Pa;king for. . . " and may state reallocation of the square footage is subject
the name of the business or use served by to Community Appearance Board approval. If ')
the driveway. These signs may not exceed the reallocation is approved, it shall not be
six square feet. These signs may not be effective until after a plat subdividing the
higher than five feet above the ground. property into separate parcels is actually
approved and recorded.
( f) Under canopy signs shall be
permitted as additional signs lu commercial ( 0) Industrial Districts.
Districts where a number of separate
businesses or tenants are located in the ( 1) One nonillumanated freestanding
same building, or located under the same real estate sign advertising - For Sale, " " For
canopy. A canopy sign shall be limited to Rent", or " For Lease" may be placed on the
four square feet. In new projects the premises and shall not exceed nine square
developer of the project is encouraged to feet in area or require a permit. A real
obtain a blanket approval for all canopy estate sign larger than nine square feet, not
signs which will be located in the project. to exceed 32 square feet, may be erected upon
Signs which comply with the blanket approval permit issued by the Chief Building Official
may be granted a permit by the Building or his designee.
Department without additional Community
Appearance Board approval. However, where an ( 2) One flat sign or painted wall
applicant wishes to erect a canopy sign sign advertising the main occupation or
which is not in keeping with the blanket business use shall be allowed provided that
approval, the application must be reviewed the total aggregate area of a sign or signs
by the Community Appearance Board. A canopy shall not exceed 151 of the building face and
sign may not be greater than four feet on shall not exceed 160 square feet in total
any side. where an under canopy sign is the area of the well which abuts the main street.
only sign for a building, it is not limited Signs painted on glass shall be included in
to four square feet; however, the Community the aggregate area. In the case of two main
Appearance Board may deny approval if the business streets ( which may include a
size of the requested sign is not in keeping railroad right-of-way or Interstate Highway
with the signage and architecture of the 95 as main business streets) a sign as
property and adjacent properties. described above shall be allowed on each
street, provided the lot has 200 feet on each
( g) Historical identification main street, or, one fixed projecting sign
signs as described in division ( A) ( 6) of per accessory use advertising the accessory
this section. use shall be permitted. The outer edge of
the fixed projecting sign or the support for
( 4) one flat sign or painted wall same shall not extend more than three feet
sign shall be allowed on the rear of a beyond the wall of any building nor shall it
building bordering upon a street, alley, or extend above the parapet. the area per sign
parking area, advertising the main shall not exceed 40 square feet.
occupation or business use, but the sign
shall not exceed nine square feet. Signs 13) One freestanding sign
painted on glass shall be included in the advertising the main use of the premises IS
aggregate area. described in division ( F) ( 3) ( a) of this
section. Identification signs shall be
( 5) For purposes of this division permitted on the rear wall of business
( F) ( 5) of this section, the term alley shall establishments provided they are limited •)
mean publicly dedicated alley as indicated ten square feet and provided t! it. the :ear c :
on the plat on which property is located. the property is not contiguous to residen• :a:
zoning districts.
( 6) whenever a commercial
development is subdivided, or proposed to be ( H) community Facilities District
subdivided into separate parcels, the owner
of the separate parcels, or the single owner ! L) ens primary freestanding )ro .nd
prior to the subdivision shall record an or monument sign identif yina t`i•: coma'eitp
agreement acceptable to the city which will •
allow the property owners to reallocate
their allowed square feet of freestanding
'linage in a manner vhicn result:- In less
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facility shall be permitted on each major ( 6) A hospital shall be permitted to
Street. These signs 'hall be illuminated use one illuminated accessory use pole sign
either by lights located at the base of the per emergency entrance, not exceeding 18 feet
sign and directed upwards, self-illuminated in height, with 32 feet per sign face. These
or backlighted. No sign shall be exposed signs shall be set back ten feet within
neon. These signs shall be constructed of landscaped setbacks and shall not be exposed
materials compatible with the materials of neon.
community facility itself and shall not
exceed 64 square feet per sign face. Signs ( 7) A hospital applicant with
shall be set back ten feet within the permission to erect a sign within a setback
landscaped front and side street setbacks, or future right-of-way shall comply with
but shall not be located within utility $ 162. 055 ( 8) ( 2) and shall be required to
easements and shall not extend into sign an agreement which shall be
pedestrian walkways. Maximum sign height countersigned by the property owner
shall be eight feet. An applicant who has indicating that it is the obligation of the
permission to erect a sign within a setback owner of the sign or the property owner to
or future right-of-way shall comply with relocate the sign at a time as the city
S 162. 055( 8) ( 2) and shall be required to determines that additional right-of-way or
sign an agreement which shall be setback is required for city purposes. If
countersigned by the property owner the right-of-way ie not within city
indicating that it is the obligation of the jurisdiction, the hospital applicant must
owner of the sign or the property owner to obtain permission from the government entity
relocate the sign at a time as the city controlling the right-of-way to erect the
determines that the additional right-of-way sign in the requested and approved location.
or setback is required for city purposes. In The city may also require insurance or bonds
addition, if the right-of-way is not within in specific circuretances.
the jurisdiction of the city, the applicant
must obtain permission from the government ( I) Planned Commerce Center District.
entity controlling the right-of-way to erect
the sign in the requested and approved ( 1) Same as ( F) ( 2) , ( 3) , ( 4) , ( 5) ,
location. The city may also require and ( 6) of this section.
insurance or bonds in specific
` circumstances. ( 2) In addition, individual lots may
be allowed one freestanding identification
( 2) A flat wall sign shall be sign, provided such sign does not exceed ten
allowed for the main building and each feet in height and has no more than 32 square
accessory use building. Flat wall signs feet per sign face; and additional
shall not exceed 56 of the building face, directional signs, not exceeding 24 square
shall be limited to the first 12 feet from feet per sign face placed as required in a
floor level multiplied by the width of the project denoting building numbers located at
building ( subject to decrease in size or designated areas.
area by the Community Appearance Board) , ( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86: An Ord.
shall consist of materials compatible with 89-88, passed 8-9-88; Am. Ord. 104-88,
the materials used for constructing the passed 8-23-88; An ord. 105-88, passed
community facility, and shall not be exposed 8-23-88; As,. Ord. 33-89, passed 5-9-89; Am.
neon. Maximum sign size shall be 100 square ord. 39-89, passed 7-11-89)
feet.
S 162, 036 SDBDIVISIOPU IONS.
( 3) A freestanding parking area
identification sign shall be permitted at Areas under development including
the entrance to each parking lot or parking shopping centers, cooperative apartments,
structure. These freestanding signs shall condominiums, and extensive platted or
not exceed four square feet, shall not unplatted land shall be permitted two signs
exceed five feet in height and shall not be not to exceed a combined aggregate area of
exposed neon, but may be illuminated. 160 square feet with a maximum of two faces
r
( 4) Freestanding internal direction her sign. No sign shall exceed 18 feet in
signs, not exceeding four square feet, not be located inr accordance withound level. ethesigns shall
exceeding five feet in height, and not requirements contained in the section of this
exposed neon, shall be permitted as needed. chapter relating to the specific zoned area.
Permits for the signs will be granted in
15) A hospital shall be permittedg
to use one illuminated pole identification accordancelimited thehh timei 162. 023 md shall be
rmto .development is completed,
ll
sign per main street, not exceeding 18 feet terminated,meted, oc abandoned. These signs shall
in height, with 100 square feet per sign not be erected more than 60 days prior to
face. These signs shall be set back ten Commencing Conetrectlon and are :United to
feet within landscaped setbacks and shall one year.
not be exposed neon. ( ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86)
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Sero BI - ^here 38
i 162. 037 DAyZIAPMENT SALES, RENTAL, AND community at large may be permitted. These
LL'AslNG1SlGNS. signs shall be located at specified points
others for the convenience of the traveling public,
notwithstanding,oions of this saleschapt, rental, and shall be limited to 20
sign. The ■i ns square onenet per
and leasing signs for developments in excess9 shall be allowed week
Of eight units shall bepermitted. • before the hday after eeet and be remor oved ore obyther the second
shall not exceed 24 square eetnor S12nfeet guarantee acceptable Attithe city, be
in height and be placed on each entry street posted with the city before permit issuance
into project. Permits shall be approved by and shall be held until all the temporary
the Building Department, limited to six
months; however, the BuildingOfficial or tempore is removed as specified. If a
his designee may, for good causetemporary signage is not hl tshown, andhey eqd properly
upon payment of renewal fee, which is equal of removedhis in accordance with theyrequirements
to 501 of the application fee, renew the chapter,the
the ( inn nay remove same and
permit for an additional six months, charge all costs ( including any
( ' 80 Code, administrativetocost and a eebondaore
5 9-211( B) ) ( Ord. 37-86, passed ettorne • fee)
6-24-86) Penalty, see 5 150. 999 against the bond or
guarantee.
i 162. 038 TEMPPRARY SLGNBa
( b) each parcel of land lying
( A) Sign attached to within the Central Business Dustrict and
4 tool house. One having at least 200 lineal feet of frontage
nonilluminated building sign may be along
permitted to be erected on the remises a public roadway may be permptcea to
attached to a tool house on they remises or place one freestanding permanent nth mature ■ore the
subject to the following Conditions, purp[ eiofn of a atters hr the
purpose of communicating matters which are of
a general benefit, civic and culturally to
( 1) For an existing building, the the community at large, on their property.
sign may not exceed the size of the sign such signs may have a sign face of up to 20
which is permitted for that building. For a square feet and a maximum height of six feet,
building under construction, the size of the including sign structure. Notwithstanding
sign may not exceed 101 of the building any applicable building setback, such sign
face, or 32 square feet.
*hall have a minimum setback provision of
five feet from any property line. All such
( 2) Thia sign may not be erected signs must be approved by the
more than 15 days before construction or
renovation begins and must be removed when iscommunity
uance yof pa eaermBoard prior to the
the project receives a certificate of Pernie t.
occupancy or the new business opened in
cases where a certificate of occupancy ( ) ( s Tach signrary .business banners
not be issued,
will or flags and sandwich ■igna. One banner or
one open flag, maximum flag area not
exceeding 1S feet, and one sandwich sign
( 3) These signs shell be located on shall be placed on the premises of the newly
the premises being developed and shall be
located in accordance with any requirements openedsbusiness. Signage is limited to two
imposed under 5 162. 035 of this chapter `reeks before openingig; and shall be removedt two
relatingto the sP weeks after opening; banners shallc not exceed
specific zoning district. 50 square feet in area and sandwich
more than 20 ■ uare feet; signs no
( 4) Temporary signs may be approvedq banner height ■hall
by the Chief Building Official or his notbexceed, feet; colors shallcombination
be ionto,
designee without Communitythereof;here, blue, and red shall any dem of n oaten
approval, except where Buildinguldingce cid iwillbkeeps s fastbe an of materialdw
p the Official which keep colors and sandwich
is concerned that the color or lettering of signs shall be made of water resistant
the sign may have an adverse aesthetic material; height for sandwich signs shall not
impact on the vicinity. exceed six feet. An occupationallbefore
for
the new business must be securedDeport s
( B) Miscellaneous signs. Special permit is issued by the Building Department.
event, recreation, or exposition directional A bond, or other guarantee acceptable to the
signs; business banners and flags or city, shall
sandwich signs. be posted with the city before
permit is issued and shall be held until all
the temporary signage is removed as
^ ( a) Special event, Specified.
recreate o mel,
or exposit-on directional
signs of a temporary nature, which are of ( b) If such a temporary s3 naie
general benefit, civic and cultural, to the is not timely and properly removed in q
1989 S-3 accordance with the requirements of this
chapter, the city may remove same end charge
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all of the costs ( including any
administrative cost acid a reasonable
attorney' a tee) agdlnJt the bond of
guarantee.
( C) Temporary political signs.
( 1) No more than two nonilluminated
temporary political signs for each candidate
or two temporary political signs for or
against a referendum issue may be pieced on
any parcel of real property or lot, not more
than 90 days prior to the date of any
election or referendum to which the
temporary political sign is directed. No
illuminated temporary political signs shall
he permitted.
( 2) each temporary political sign
shall be removed within ten days after the
date of the election or referendum. In the
event that the signs are not removed as
provided in this division, the city may
enter upon the property whereon the sign is
located and remove the sign at the property
owner' s expense; provided that prior to the
removal by the city, the city shall, within
the ten-day period, send by certified mail,
return receipt requested, to the address of
the owner of each property whereon the
temporary political sign is located and the
owner is listed on the current tax colla of
the county, a notice of noncompliance
stating that the city shall remove the sign
at the property owner' s expense if Jame is
not
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removed within the ten-day period following predicated on the basis of 1. 5 square feet of
Lech sign not sign area for each ten not to exceed f50 eet
tsof street feet.
the ten-day frontage,
the election or referendum wall
removed halos oo expirationite of ( 2) A freestanding and fiat
pneriod shall ca hearing priorn ra abandoned sign sign providing information
byot requiring a hearing to its removal directory 9 P
The a5t of removal by the regarding the activities of the institution
the cisetoat all for ssessedl noncomplying is permitted, not to exceed 20 eq
city shall beassessed against
parcel, whichtcost shall be levied upon ( 3) In addition, a flat vel: sign
owner, t.
and may signand ell
thetpropertywhich noAe violating will be allowed for the main building
she property beass upon theht of removal■1 use buildings for identification
was orated. However, or ancillary ei pet rproperty not to exceed 10% of the building n sign fewith
t with
conclusively
be assessed against property owner Can 20 square feet being
property owner if the P P° Manager or
host designee prove to the otty nsible for ( 4) Additional freestanding signs
Ale designee that he was not
and had no
uses, such as preschools, are
the temporary polit
ical of ry9 being placed for accessory
permitted, net to exceed 20 square feet.
knowledge of the to mpr tr Yn ( Ord. 77-86, passed 6-24-86)
or maintained on his property.
( ]) Each temporary political sign c 162 010 Dia rTioe A*_ bZnNS•
shall not exceed 12 square teat per sign
face. ( A) Directional signs limited to a
maximum of six per civic organization,
church, or recreational facility and limited
( 4) No temporary political sign
public right-of-wayper business or
shall be placed in any to a maximum of four inpermitted in
or on any public property; nor shall these
city street right-of-way subject to the
signs be placed in a or location, as determined had cstreet development may tg to theng,
by theCitynManageruea his designee, which
hazard or approval of the
De arta•Departments. ks,Signs located
would constitute to uea safetyand Building P . Signe
local be
hindrance pedestrian or vehicular other than on city rights-of-way
traffic.r.
permitted to continue at appropriate
5 Any person who places or allows locations until otherwise notified. The
S ) or property designation of the maximum number of
to be placedhiupon any property y directional signs Ls not intended tot imply to
sign violation vof that each qualifying applicant
under thisee control any guilty of a violation The number of directional signs
this6 sectionr shallll be the permittedttduf qualifying app'
of code, punishable as provided in ohefor °•shall depend upon the needs
5 162. 009 or S 150. 999. Co the me xemun, public as deter Wined by the
of the traveling
(6) Nothing contained in division above city departments. The dimensions of the
( olle of this section, providinga , S for the directional signs shall be eighthest Wed
he
inches per sign. The signs will bit g
Collection of costs of removal, Shall be directional
and installed in accordanceth citthey
construed as a waiveroof the violation
provisions set oroast inro divisionbiing ( e) city specifications at the expensesigns are
as prohfor riviog the oapplicant. When directional sig theye shall
this section, a
from issuing violationsother located at n thehest en of the
intersection,citations this or any or P
enforcing its codes bybe placed on side of the oppositearra°Lsris•
means. 21_86% Am. Ord. 86-88, the side Cr. which there are street
( Ord. ]7-86, passed 6-
passed 8-9-88) Penalty, see 5 150.999 ( e) No more than six signs on one pole
shall be permitted at any street
c 1 2 Ot9 CZ�/IC ■"2a>Lf •IC O<'6 intersection.
•veT TTONs'
r nit co SC) Residential subdivisions ave aontelning
maximum of
Commission may e° 25 or more living units may
• ( A) The city n laced in the public
ci er limitd a fore the senea tt fr isit tse four directional sig s p iced in thel y
oic liana for ted bnstiit of aisnaors, rn or private rights-of-vaY
which may be listed institutional
•� within the subdivision. Such directional
religiousner , institutions,civonand Po signs shall be limited to eight feet
lace their height, with a sign face not exceed 16squareqe
interest. Civic organizations
Loop religious feet or four feet in width or height.
institutions may be Pa directional sign will contain information of
insignias heeo . related only to the internal street system( g) Religious institutions. the residential subdivision.. Directional
( 1) All religious lnatitutions are signs with sign faces greater than four
permitted a primary freestanding
hell be
identification sign. The sig
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S 162. 041 pELRAY SEAct SIGNS AND EILLQgARDS 90
square feet shall be subject to review and Leet. This shall not be construed to include
approval by the Community Appearance Board. traffic signs and similar signs authorized by
( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86; Aa, Ord. 19-90, any governmental body.
passed 6-12-90) Penalty, see S 150. 999 ( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Penalty,
see S 150. 999
4 162. 041 DIRECTORY SIGNS,
S 162. 045 GASOLINE PRICING SLQH.
( A) A directory consisting of signs
each having an area of 72 square inches per ( A) A sign advertising the price of
sign and may be attached to a freestanding gasoline, not exceeding 12 square feet per
sign; the directory signs must indicate the sign face and an aggregate area of 24 square
organization or business endeavor in the feet. If freestanding, the price signs shall
particular Commercial or Industrial not exceed five feet in height. One sign
District. The signs shall be included in shall be permitted per on-premises frontage,
the aggregate area for freestanding signs. provided, however, that a maximum of two
Flat wall directory signs shall not exceed signs are allowed. In the event a sign is
24 square feet. attached to as a part of a permanent
freestanding sign, then a sign shall be
( B) Notwithstanding the above- included in the total aggregate area.
referenced applicable aggregate area for
freestanding signs in a district of ( B) Signs which are placed on gasoline
nonresidential zoning, each building which pumps in order to provide required
excees 5, 000 square feat in area shall be information to the public regarding price per
permitted to have a freestanding directory gallon or liter, type of fuel, and octane
sign which shall not exceed 24 square feet rating, directional information, for example,
in area including the sign structure. self service, cash, and the like, however,
( ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Am. Ord. 88-88, the signs may not exceed three square feet in
passed 8-9-88) Penalty, see S 150. 999 surface area and six square feet in total
area.
$ 162. 042 STREET SIGNS.
( C) In the event the county, the state.
A subdivision name sign may be placed on or the United States of Antics adopts
a city street post by city personnel only, regulations regarding gasoline pricing signs,
provided it is requested through the Public then to the extent those regulations Conflict
Works Department and paid for by the party with these regulations, then those
requesting the sign. This sign shall be regulations shall govern gasoline pricing
identical to the street sign as to color, signs.
size, and shape. ( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Penalty,
( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Penalty, see $ 150. 999
see S 150. 999
t 162. 046 EXEMPTED 81¢N .
$ 162. 043 WINDOW SIGNS,
The City Manager may exempt from the
( A) Painted or neon window sign. Each provisions of this chapter and may
main use and each accessory use in
Commercial or Industrial Zoning Districts
except for shopping centers may have one
painted or neon main use sign on windows
provided it does not exceed 20% of the glass
area being used and is in accordance with
this chapter.
( 8) Paper signs. Paper signs displayed
two feet or less inside store windows
visible from the street shall be limited to
20% of the glass area. The signs as are
displayed inside the window in accordance
with the above will be exempted from fees,
permit requirement, and community Appearance
Board approval.
( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Penalty,
see S 150. 999
e 162. 044 SAFETY AND WARNINCFSIGNS.
"No Trespassing, ' "No Dumping, - and
similar signs may be erected and shall not
extend more than five feet from the ground
and the sign shall not exceed three square
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• approve and permit to be erected on city location.
property and city right-of-ways any signs ( Ord. 39-89, passed 7-11 -89; Penalty, see
for facilities located on city property S 150. 999
which are operated by the city, its
licensees, agents or contractors, or other STRUCTURE seECIPICATIONS
public purpose organizations of general
benefit to the community. 5 162. 013 CLEARANCE HEIGE2 AND SITBACES.
( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86)
( A1 A sign projecting over areas where
4 162. 047 sVBDIVIS;ON ENTRANCE GATES SIGNS. vehicular traffic may be required to pass
through or beneath shall be erected to
Such residential subdivision entrance maintain a minimum clearance distance of
gates signs as defined in 5 16I. 004 shall be 14-1/2 feet for the free passage of the
permitted as follows: vehicles.
( A) Such signs may be either one double ( 8) Setbacks.
faced sign or two signs where there are two
walls at the entrance and where the sign is ( 1) The setback for a sign. shall be
permanently affixed to the walls at the ten feet unless a special setback is
entrance of subdivision. designated for the street or zoning district.
eowever, a sign which is being placed as a
( 8) The sign faces shell be no greater flat wall sign or a canopy sign shall not be
than 36 square feet in area. considered to be in violation of the setbacks
because the building violates the setback.
( C) Such subdivision entrance gates
signs are permitted within all residential ( 2) Subject to S 162. 020, an
zoning districts. They are further applicant who wishes to construct a
permitted in any commercially zoned property freestanding sign which is solely the
which is adjacent to a subdivision in identification sign on premises may.
existence as of July 1, 1988. alternatively, construct a sign within the
premise* provided the sign is not placed upon
( D) Such subdivision identification or projecting over any public right-of-way
.-.. signs may be erected within rights-of-way or line, and the height of the sign does not
median strips adjacent to the subdivision if exceed seven feet or 20 square feet per sign
approved by the city. A subdivision sign or sign structure. The applications shall be
may also be located within the setbacks of further expressly subject to approval by the
private property within the subdivision or city after the city determines that the
adjacent to the subdivision within the placement of the sign in the requested
guidelines set forth in S 162. 055 ( 8) , if location does not present a hazard to
such sign was in existence as of July 1, pedestrian or vehicular traffic. An
1988. applicant who has permission to erect a sign
within a setback or right-of-way shall be
( E) My such sign erected within a required to sign an agreement which shall be
right-of-way or setback shall be at least countersigned by the property owner
ten feet from a paved roadway and signs indicating that it is the obligation of the
located within a median shall be at least owner of the sign or the property owner to
five feet from any paved roadway. relocate the sign at a time as the city
determines that the additional right-of-way
( F) Any signs approved for location or setback is required for city purposes. In
within the right-of-way or median, if such addition. if the right-of-way is not within
right-of-way or median Is not within the the jurisdiction of the city, the applicant
jurisdiction of the city, shall obtain must obtain permission from the government
written permission from the governmental entity controlling the right-of-way to erect
entity Controlling the right-of-way or the sign in the requested and approved
median to erect the sign in a requested and location. The city may also require
approved location. insurance or bonds in specific circumstances.
( C) Any signs proposed co be located on ( 3) Subject to $ 162. 020, any
adjacent private property shall have to be applicant who wishes to construct a
approved and permitted by '.he owners of the freestanding sign, which is the sole
adjacent property on which the sign le to identification sign on the premises. may
rest. Any such signs lying on private construct such a sign partially within
property shall be coneidereQ an additional and without the setback line, pruvided
permitted sign without regard to other permission to erect such a sign is granted by
applicable sections of this code. the city. Such a sign shall not exceed seven
fee: in height nor 40 square feet per sigh.
( N) All signs proposed to be located Furthermore, the area of the sign within the
within a right-of-way or median shall be setback area cannot be greater than 20 square
reviewed by the Development Services feet and the area of the sign in the normal
Director for compliance with this section buildable area cannot be greater than 20
and then placed before the City Commission square feet. Such application shall be
for formal consideration of the proposed further expressly subject to approval by the
city after the city determines that the
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location does not present a hazard to means of metal
anchors, bolanchorages, or pansion
pedestrians or vehicular traffic. An screws. No
h
applicant who has permission to erect a sign wood used in connection with screws or nails
within a setback shall be required to sign shall be considered proper anchorage, except
an agreement which shall be countersigned by in the case of wall signs attached to
the property owner indicating that it is the buildings or structures with walls of wood.
obligation of the owner of the sign or No wall sign shall be entirely supported by
property owner to relocate the sign in such an unbraced parapet wall.
time as the city determines that additional
right-of-way or setback is required for city ( 8) No sign constructed of combustible
purposes. The city may also require material shall be attached to any structure
insurance or bonds in specific or building if the sign has enough area co
circumstances. require a permit.
( 4) In an area which has special ( 1) combustible signs up to 50
setbacks designated for the street or zoning square feet In area shall be at least 20 feet
district subject to S 162. 020, an applicant from any building or structure.
who wishes to construct a freestanding sign
which is the sole identification sign on the ( 2) Combustible signs from 51 square
premises may construct such sign within the feet up to 100 square feet in area shall be
special setback area but no closer than ten at least 40 feet from any building or
feet from the right-of-way if the sign does structure.
not exceed seven feet In height nor 40
square feet per sign face. Such application. ( 3) Combustible signs from 101
shall be further expressly subject to square feet up to 160 square feet in area
approval by the city after the city shall be at least 80 feet from any building
determines that the placement of the sign or structure.
and the requested location does not present
a hazard to pedestrians or vehicular ( C) No sign shall be constructed or
traffic. An applicant who has permission to erected in a manner that it will become a
erect a sign within said special setback, hazard to automotive or pedestrian traffic
e(' shall be required to sign an agreement which nor shall any sign or lighting of a sign be
shall be countersigned by the property owner so placed as to obstruct the vision of the
indicating that is is the obligation of the driver of any motor vehicle where vision is
owner of the sign or property owner to necessary for safety.
relocate the sign at such tiro as the city
determines additional right-of-way or ( 0) No sign shall be placed,
setback is required for city purposes. The constructed, or erected in a manner as to
city may also require insurance or bonds in obstruct or block any exit from any building
specific circumstances. M applicant who nor shall any sign be so placed as to
wishes to construct a sign within ten feet interfere with light or ventilation to any
of the right-of-way may do so subject to the building or structure.
provisions of S 162. 055( 8) ( 2) .
( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86; Am. Ord. ( E) where any wood or any sign
91-87, passed 10-27-87; Am. Ord. 106-88, penetrates the ground or is attached in any
passed 8-23-88) Penalty, see S 150. 999 way to masonry or concrete, the wood shall be
of an Approved pressure-treated type.
S 162. 056 RIGID CONSTRUCTION( WINO
LOADING. ( f) All materials used in constructing
signs shall be of a type to resist weather
Every sign shall be-constructed in a exposure.
manner as to withstand a wind pressure of 50
pounds per square foot. Sign contractors or ( 0) Any plastic materials used in signs
the owner shall submit plans showing shall be approved by the underwriters'
location, structural members, and design Laboratory and shall bear Its label.
calculations for wind loading and for signs Electrical components shall be in accordance
32 square feet or over, a certificate sealed with the city electrical code and u. L.
by a state registered engineer or architect approved.
stating that the design will meet the ( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) penalty,
requirements of this code shall be see S 150. 999
submitted. All sign contractors shell sign
a certificate stating wind loading will meet PROHIBITED SIGNS OR STRUCTURES
requirements of this chapter where signs
r^.. under 32 square feet are submitted. 4 162.070 o'P-PREMISES SIG*: EXCEPTION.
Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Penalty,
see 5 150. 999 :t shall be unlawful for any person to
erect, place, or use within the city off -
S 162. 057 HAZARDOUS SIGNS AND MATERIALS. premises signs as defined and regulated,
except directional signs. ( See SS 162. 004
( A) wall signs shall be securely and 162. 040( A) ( 1) . )
attached to the building or structure by ! Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Penalty,
see S 150. 999
14eq a-4
09/22/93 13.04 12407 243 3774
S 162.076
11.017-1'14-1" ">—° S
Q.114.61-12651
.--
92A on a contiguous residential area if
• facing
72 square inches or ria feet In
height from 9
s_ more
'+• 07 .w. • round level.
xX `7 QN
It shall be unlawful for any person to
( g) Signs or other advertising matter
this code at the
withinside
s the ity as regulated by streets erected In any streete
erect, place, or useexcept
signs when used as provided intersection of any
In
162. 038( 8) ( 1)
6k 038 sandwich signs, right-ot-way In a manner as to obstruct
collapsible type trend clear vision; or at any or
162. 0389 el ( 1) and l 21 • ofthe position, shape, o
Sn SPenalty, color, by reason with, obstruct
( ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-861 it may interface authorized
ion
150. 999 color, or be contused with anY
see 5 trey of, nal, or device; or which
e
,••• .: •• • • .. traffic sign, signthe al,
•stop, " 'look, "
ri�N makes use of'danger, " or any other wed,
[son to "drive-in, ' or character in a manner as
I, place be unlawful for any Pe phrase, symbol, o charaat, or confuse
or use within xce pity to interfere traffic
erect, plats, except those vehicular traffic as determined by
temporary political signs,requirements set
to the zeq angrneering•
firth Conforming advertising
forth 1n S 162• s'.a06:2a_86) Penalty, ( C) Moving or stationary
( Ord. 11-86, pe sign displayed on a vessel plying the
see S 150. 999 • waterways86, passed 6-24-06) Penalty,
( Ord.
It shall be unlawful for any person to
see S 150. 999
erect, place, or use within the city root
signs except an aviation directional sign.
( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Penalty,
see S 150. 999
T •.
. any person to
It shall be unlawful for the city a
erect, sign, except use within banners per
bannerlsign, for two
odela home or model
wtnt at timesnthe pection, or except
a
develop n for /mere the
Cher fl in is rte
the flying of the voiced states flag,ge state
flag of one other nation and leither re flags
or municipal flag. ti be displayed
of service and
tic clubs meeting sites during
me the respective banners shall be
limited hours. Flag 15 square feet per
limited, to an area of business banners as
flag, except temporary
provided in S 162. 038( 8) ( 2) . penalty,
( Ord. 37-86, passed 6-
24- 6
see S 150. 999
6 . .7 ••v'.1 •t `• . • \
It shall be unlawful for any person to
erect, place, or use within the city a sign
which involves motion or rotation of any n
part of the structure or displayor
animation
containing intermittentlights
volt, im a
except a tire and temperature
ch is a Or
a a
traveling message sign
sign permitted in business and commercial
districts, the part of the sign perms
d
shall not exceed 25 square tesPe inln yarea.
( Ord. 37-86, pasted 6-24-86)
see 5 150. 999
/IT OE
5._,..__ ____162076 G
SIGNAD S._
It shall be unlawful
orn theany
cperson to
ty:
erect, place, or use
( A) An advertising sign placed on the
side or rear of any building or property
. flock c_h
09/22/93 l3!06 $407 243 3774 C l TY/DELRAY BCH. --- HithLANU GtAtn euv«
' 93 DgLRAY hEACri SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS S 162.095
5 162.077 ELECTRICAL OR ILLUMINATCD 5 162.003 VEHICULAR SIGNS.
SIGNS OF COMMERCIAL NATURE IN
RESIDENTIAL D;STRICTI EXCEPTION. It Shall be unlawful for any person
to erect, place, or use within the city
It shall be unlawful for any person vehicular signs.
to erect, place, or use within the city (Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Penalty,
electrical signs of a commercial nature see ; 150.999
in a Residential District except that in
a subdivision development, where models j 152.084 LOGOS; EXCEPTION.
are being demonstrated, an illuminated
sign. meeting the other requirements of it shall be unlawful for any person
this chapter may be used provided no to erect, place, or use vithin the city
illumination is shown between the hours logos, except symbolic logos are
of 9:00 p.m. and 7:03 a.m. the following permitted and may bear the name of the
day. company or business or its initials. 4
(Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Penalty, symbolic logo shall be consl•terei a sign,
see 5 150,999 or a part of the sten area (depending
upon its location, except that religious
1 162.01e INDECENT SIGNS. symbols shall not be consiiered signs) .
(Ord. 37-85, passed 1-14-86) Penalty.
It shall be unlawful for any person )es ; 150,999
to erect, place, or ria within the city
aigno which exhibit thereon any lewd, , 152.395 OTHER !:ONCOMpr,YING SII1S.
lascivious, indecent. or immoral
wordings, character, or illustration. .t shall be unlawful for any person
(Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Penalty, to erect, "lace, or use within the city
see 5 150.999 any other type or kind of signs which do
not comply with the teres, conditions,
1_162.079 NOISE PRODUCING_SIGNS. and provisions contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 37-85, passed 6-224-06) Penalty,
It shall he unlawful for any parson tee 5 150.999
to erect, place, or use within the city
0 liens which produce noise or sound. ADMINISTRATION AND ENR^•RCS`"EHT
(Ord. 37-86, passed 6-24-86) Penalty,
see ; 150.999 j 162.095 AUTiORITY or euILOtZ
EM
)FF(CIAt; R ENC'( POWERS.,
1_1.12.08o SMOKE OR ODOR CRODUCI .A/ONS.
(A) The !Su,I !ing Off icit' rut '. •nv^
it shall he unlawful for any pec3on 'he a-uthor:ty .e: forth in Secti+n 711'..'..
to erect, place, or one within the city 'f tie 3tandart 3ui1line loge as t1npt•:.!
signs which emit smoke, vapor, parti':les, ,y 5 150.015 of this code, except that
or Odor. the notice requirements set fort, in th s
(Ord. 37-86, passed -24-86) Penalty, •:hapter .shall control over those _ et
see 3 150.999 :ofth in the 3taniari Building Cole. -"e
luild:nq Official shall follow the
S 162.041 SIGNS EXTENDING INTO procedures set forth in this chapter is
*IGRT-OP-WAY; EXCEPTI211. they relate to the different types af
signs involved as set forth in
It shall be unlawful Cor any parson ; 162.090(A) .
to erect, place, or use within the rite
signs of any kind which extend into or :O) The decision of the 3ui' ?ing
above or be anchored or placed :n any ".'.(ficial shall he final :1 cases of
portion of the right-of-way 9f a city emergency which 1e his opinion tnvo've 1e
street or sidewalk area, or use puollc emergency dangerous to lumen life. 'wtr:..
street Or public sidewalks (except he has determined that a situation exi :! ;
official city, county, and state signs, with reference to a sign or sign
and signs painted on approved canvas structure, he shall fort'.iwith cause i ., t-)
awnings that meet other requirements of be made safe or have it removes. in
this chapter) . performing his duties under t'•is
(Ord. 37-86, passed 6-224-86) Penalty, division, he :s authorized to ited:atel i
see 5 150.999 ,enter upon the property where the sign : ,
maintained with assistance as he
1_162.082 FLAT SIGNS. determines appropriate and at t cost as
may be necessary and ;roper to a fe:cuat•)
It shall Sc unlawful for any person his duties hereunder. 're may otter t':^
to erect, place, or use within the city v3Catinn of adjacent stru.'tars ,r
flat signs pco;eatingmore than eight 7roperty ant may require the )rat•:,:'!oc
("rhea from wall of . 'dl ng. of the public .y an appropriate once •7r
(OCA. 37-96, palled 6-24-$4) Pena:t:, other means as. eay be necesaary,f an.! 'nr
see 5 150.999 'his purpose, he nay :lose a 'uh' ' v or
private rs;ht-of-way.
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' 09,22/93 13'07 t407 243 3774
CITY/DELRAY ITCH. »»» n+•411-note ••
$ 162.096
DELRAY BEACH SIQNB AND BILLBOARDS 94
•
5 162.096 AUTHORITY TO INSPECT: and if the sign is located upon real
CORRECTIONS. property which is annexed to the city
subsequent to December 18, 1965, then the
The Building Official shall inspect, sign is subject to the requirements
or cause to be inspected, igns located pertaining
to applicable norming signs.sclass
within the city as needed for compliance
if, in his opinion, an inspection may be running from July 10, 1986.
required, and upon an inspection, shall
require the owner of any s.gn found to be (D) If the applicable time
defective, neglected, or in unkept requirements for specific types or signs;
condition, or which does nut comply with which do not meet the code requirements
the terms, conditions, and provisions of have expired on or before the effective
this chapter, to be repaired or removed sate of the annexation ordinance annexing
in accordance with the procedures set tvie olation su subject
t!property, there
wilwill
ben n of
no
forth in 55 162.095 and 162.099, as this section provided that the sign which
ap(Crdd.c37-e. 37-86, passed 6-24-86)r , does not meet the code requirements shalt
(Obe removed on or before the effective
162.097 REMOVAL MEN BUSINESS date of the annexation oriinanee.
DISCONTINUED. SOrd. 37-8G, passed 6-24-961 penalty,
see 5 150.999
(A) :Than a baaineas o, aecvLCe wing 52.799 '!iOLATID•1 PROCF.0+IR':.
any sign or signs is discontinued, al: --
signs relating to this business or
service shall be removed within ten days IA) Imme.ilate removal. In
from the date of discontinuance. recognition of the fact that there are
various types of signs which have a minor
(B) The sign structure may remain monetary va:,+e and when •Jatancing this
until approval of a new sign is receives, vein to the property owner against the
and if the new business does not use the burden upon the city in doing title
+ear^hes to determine the owner, giving
same Oben structure, then the structure providing be removed within ten days from the notice prior to removal, and
etfilate of approval of the new sign. for a hearing, the city Commission has
tetermined that with regard to certain
types of signs when a violation of this
(C) in any event, any amused sign
aLr•+C[u r!'a shall be removed by the ':haha
p[er exist; :.mma?,ate removal :3
'ustified. eurt'aermore, it de 7reines
afters ty owner no laterathan one year tee oroviling )f a: thorata
Aft). 37- discontinuance 6-24 of the hJdine!3. prof
(Orel. 37-86, ga,sed 6-24-861 procedural prerequisite,: prior to removal
of lama types ofliana wnu:i
so {mgt?l
the rncess of enforcement of this
152.098 NUNCONFORMINC SI•iNS. chapter to ac:liev', romp' lance with 'tn
(A) All off-premien si3ns are terms, that it mould .detest :he put:'osn
illegal and shall be removed within ccs car she^•whitheh3it t11 sgen enacted.
r[erer e , a
days following adoption of this chapter, i�
except those designated In this chapter • violatinn of accordance with,then chapter
sett forth •
(3) All signs (whether conforming; herein and the violation involves the
nonconforming, class l; or nonconforming, type of sign listed below, the aui'ling
class 2) which do not meet 50 pounds pet 'lfficia' shall fort'+with enter upon the
square foot wind loading are declared private or public property upon which the
dangerous nonconforming signs and shat: sign is maintained and remove it.
he removed or made to conform to the fl) Types of signs. manner,
requirements of this chapter within 30
days after notification by the Building 'huillding sign, sandwich or sidewele dig•+,
Department. All other nonconforming snipe, temporary building sign. real
signs, class 2, as defined herein, shall estate signs, instructional sign,
be made to conform to the requirements of ?oliticel elIn, hultot in boatel of not
thio chapter on or before January 1. lore than 25 squaro feet, and spec: it
1987, or else the signs shall be removed event, -eereattona'- or exposition
at the owner's or lessee's expense. All lirectional liana of a tempnrary nature
other nonconforming signs, class 1. shall wh(rh, by 5 'S2.040, are regv:•el to he
be removed or made to conform to the retOvee within chitty .day: a. 'e- t : • -.vent.
requirements of this chapter on or before „1 •rot :a af•)r crmnva: .
July 10, 1991, or else the signs shall be
removed at the owner's or 1 ssee's \fter remove: )f a sign •unite: t'• •
expense. division, the ''Willing Official 'hal '
Ie) :then .ride exist:: watch :has tele sign 4410
notify t 'occupant If the ]re''..
gld of its renova' '
not meet the a a q•.: 3n, wan ocate� remencs of :'ii chapter Allo .f •.^.e ,caner if the ;.gn Appetit. :
z
' 09/22/93 13:07 '8`407 243 3774 CITY/DELRAY BCH. •-- HIGHLAND BEACH e024
• 95 DELRAY BEACH stow; AND BILLBOARDS 5 162.099
from some identification on the sign (e) That if a tetter is
itself to be someone other than the not issued, a hearing will be heli on
occupant (for example, a real estate sign 'specify date) which will be the regular
with the broker's name on it) notice City Commission meeting or special
shall also be given to that party. The meeting, if one is called for this
notice shall also provide that the sign purpose, at which all interested parties
may be picked up at the Building may participate and must show cause why
Department within 15 Jays after the the Building Official's ietermination
notice is given, and that if this sign is should not stand and the city forthwith
not picked up within :his 15-day period, take action to remedy the violation.
it will be turned over to the City's
Public Works Department for disposal. (!) If corrective action
has not been completed as set forth in
(3) The notice required by division (3) (1) (i) of this section, the
division (A) (2) of this section shall be City Commission is authorised to correct
tarnished either by :tail or by persona: the violation, which may include removal
delivery to the person, firm, or of the sign and the cost of the
corporation or their agents, as specif: ld corrective action, administrative
above. If notice is given by mail, it expense, and collection costs, including
shall be sent first crass postage prepaid )tt'rnoys' fits, will be messed against
and shall be deemed given when deposit-.) tie real property. These costs will
in :he U.S. Haile. become 3 lien upon the real property
described in this notice if unpaid, in
(3) Removal steal notice and accordance with this chapter.
opportunity for hearing. When the
au'llding Official determines, in (2) Duties Of the City
accordance with the atandards set forth Commission, The City Commission shall ,
herein, that a violation of this chapter when a hearing is scheduled, hear from
:s occurring and it involves a sign other the Building Official and other
than the type set fo r. h in division approprtate members of the City
(.A) (1) of this senior , the following Administration as to:
procedure shall be fo:lowed:
ll�A,r !a) Aho are the owner: )'
(1) Title search. The Building the real property upon which the sign !,
Official shall cause a title search to he located and what other parties Ana^ have
wade nE the real property upon which the an interest therein as li3closea ay the
sign a located. Prom the title search, title search.
it shall he determined who has an
: )ter:at :n the real properti and the 'h) ?roof of notice ha:"9 i
Bu!1J:nil Official shall cause a certirlel nae n sent to tee parties sptcif:e.'
Cr registered letter to he sent to al: division (31 (21 'a) of this section. • •
interested parties. In addition, the
notice shall be sent to the current 'cl Whether a letter has
occupant of the property. The notice 50en i::sued by the Building Deverturett
shall contain the following informatinn: evidencing that the violation or
violations which were the subject )f eh..
Co) The names and notices sent as specified in /;vision
addresses of all persons notified. (B) (l) (d) of this section have been
corrected. If not, the hearing shall
(b) Legal description and proceed.
address of the real property On which the
sign is located. 'dl The notate >f •"e
violations, proof that the vi9!itl )1s ;or
(c) A description of the forth in the notices specified in
sign sufficient to identify it together division (Bill/ of this sect:an still'
with a specific statement as to the exist.
nature of the violation which shall also
state the section of tlis chapter .'e) The adminis:rario'.' S
pertaining thereto. recommendation for corrective act:' n )n'1
an estimate of the approximate .roe..
(J) That 20 .'lays from the thereof.
date of mailing the notice shall be
allowed fur the violation to be ' !t 'gear from a: :
corrected, and the Building Department interested parties other than •h
famished with satisfa:tory evidence of adainistratnn.
chic correction. if tie Building
0 Deportment determines )(ter the ' ;i •13.e 3 ' :�j:1q
:ubmix.0 On :ha: the vi )'_at,on no :Jn•)a.' the Violation nr violations t-.ar .• *n!
exist, a letter will .;said to t'.,.s forth in the notice specified -.n '..! -
• :fill
affect. (8) 11) 'f this section wh:ch fin -et t .
:idling date` 9x43t .)r n•)t.
• 09/22/93 13.08 V407 243 3774 CITY/DELRAY BCH. ».- HIGHLAND BEACH 025
0
S 162.100 DELRAY Mat SIGHS AND BILLBOARDS 96
(h) If it is determined them jointly and severally in the manner
that a violation exists, the City in which mortgages ace foreclosed under
Commission shall direct the City the laws of the state.
Administration to take specific
affirmative action to correct the (Cl Fines. The following remedy ;et
violation. The corrective action so forth in this division shall be followed
specified may include removal of the sign in addition to any other remedy provided
or lesser remedies as the Commission may for in this code. '1 the event that any
determine are proper to Cure the provision container: within this chaste:
violation. (Far example, : f, a permit has is violated either by a sign contractor
not been issued for a sign, the or by a person for whom a sign is
Commission may direct the administration erected, notice of the violation shall be
to issue a permit, providing the sign provided by the Building Official ro the
meets the criteria set forth in this violator. The notice shall explain the
chapter, with the costs of the permit and affirmative action needed to :te taken to
collection costs being charged to the correct or eliminate the violation, and
property as set forth below.) shall specify the number of days, not to
exceed ten, by which the Violation must
(3) Liens. hn corrected or eliminated. rf the
violation in not corrected or etimlaat,1
(a) The City within the number of days Spee.:fttd in
Adminiatratimn is dirocced to keep an the notice or •rip'.Y ion, a 'fine o! 1t
accurate record of all expenses incurred :east 1:5 per nay and not ascee•ling %See
in correcting the viol.ttions which are 1•sr lay, shah he 4;30s•ie•' almost the
required of it by the City Commission riolatsr for each day, subi.quent to t'e
efts: the correction has been completed. last day by dhich no violatiri was
The administration shalt issue a -f quirg4 to `.ave been dcreeutel or
certificate certifying cost of the work ^lininoted, that the violation remains I1
• and add thereto a 101 administrative effect.Charge to cover the administrative
expenses incurred by the city in (3) Prosecution. -n ad•litiol to the
overseeing the corrective work remedies of removal set forth in 1'visile.
performed. The City Manager shall '91 :1) acd '11 of this section and to the
present this certification to the remedy of issessing a file .1s act •art'•
Commission at a regular messing whereupon :1 iivisiur. '_i of this lection, when t•tq
the Commission shall, by resolution, nettling Afr. "a' •ieterningl that 1
a4:resS the coot of the corrective work violation of this :'apter exists, t'g
together with the 101 administrative '.o;atar mai 1e C t .1 for s violet' in n'
satcharge. The assessment •:half t-.is -'opts: it.i_h, ;,pen -Vlvicti ll,
constitute .+ legal, valid, Ind binding :':a:l he .!coned a 2•Jmis`.s'.1.1 t'e'at in.
lien upon the real property upon which led the violaroc sial : he pun/ ;hel :-
the corrective work was performer and accedence w• t1 5 150.049 of this c-,'!e,
legally described in the resolution. r the violation may he -.1 r 'i
,,^ teii to the
This lien, in addition, sha:t secure the 'itp's 'ale :a!nr;emeat /earl. las'. l,:
collection costs including attorneys' the vieradon oxi! 1!1.1" -posh!! :: :
fees of satisfying this obl.gatiun. The snparat•' offense.
lien which is created shalt be effective '3rd. 17-36, passel 4-21.35)
from and after the date upon which the
resolution assessing the cone is recorded x,.2.130 APPEALS,
in the public records of the county.
'\) Appeals ,f the interocetati 'n
(b) After the foregoing s"e Chief 7ui : ling Officio+ :he's .+ A3l4
resolution has been passed :.y the City :n writing to the Community appearin.e
Commission, the record title holders Boar'1. The request for in Appel; aha"
shall be given a 30-day notice which erste the specific section o! the code
shall be sent by certified mail and which which is being appeelel Ind the quest'': .l
from the time of mailing pecmits them 70 :darling that section which has ',eel
days in which to pay the above-referred ieterpreted by the Chief 9ui' iiny
to costs prior to the time that a lien `.[!L ::a: .
will be recorded against their property
and foreclosed for collecticn. If the '8i Appeals by the 'hie4 flu ' ',19
seal property described in the :aso;ation 1tf:_: a: or t"e apol '.ant if 1 !ec:- 1n
•
is owned by more than onu person. or if
of the 70mmun:ty Copes anee Zea.` !
the real property is subject to differing leterpreting this ehapte• ray he -a '•: c
types of interests such as fee simple the e.(ty Cormis:tip-. .1 wr :tinq w;" -.
title subject to a lease, t a estate hys )E :he !ecision )! ' 1t - Ir..man:• :
with a remainder interest, ,1d other '.:%e lope r s ee Snarl.
interests, the lien doscrihe! in this '1•0!. 1--36, osshe•! 4-24-35'
chapter is binding on all parties and
interests and shall he :erect„set %gams•.
Chapter 23
SIGNS AND ADVERTISING*
Sec. 23-1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this
chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section,
except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Area of sign means the square foot area enclosed by the perim-
eter of the sign structure with each face contributing to the ag-
gregate area.
Balloon or blimp means inflatables used for advertising.
Banner means a sign applied to cloth, paper or any animated
rotating and/or fluttering devices used to attract attention (in-
cluding colored or plain unadorned devices, i.e., flaps).
Billboard means a sign structure, including buildings that ad-
vertise an establishment or service for a place other than on the
property on which the sign is located.
Double-faced sign means a sign with two (2) faces, mounted
back to back, attached to a support, and/or a single sign with two
(2) faces.
Electrical sign means a sign or sign structure in which elec-
trical wiring, connections and/or fixtures are used as part of the
sign proper or used in an adjacent or nearby area to illuminate a
sign.
Illegal sign means a sign which is not allowed in section 23-7.
Nonconforming sign means a sign erected prior to June 2, 1987,
which does not conform to this chapter.
*Cross references—Alcoholic beverages, Ch. 3; buildings and structures, Ch.
6; food and food services,Ch. 10; licenses and license taxes,Ch. 15; motor vehicles
and traffic, Ch. 16; planning and development, Ch. 20; streets, sidewalks and
bicycle/walkway paths, Ch. 25; subdivisions, Ch. 26; zoning, Ch. 30.
State law references—Sign ordinances, F.S. §§ 125.0102; 166.0425; outdoor
advertising, F.S. § 479.01 et seq.
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1
§ 23-1 HIGHLAND BEACH CODE
Outdoor display case means a structure used to display or house
posters, pictures, reading matter, signs.
Pendant means an auxiliary or supplementary sign, affixed or
hung below a permanent sign. Such signs are used to indicate
"apartment(s) for sale or lease," `vacancy," "heated pool," etc.
Permanent sign means a sign used to identify or name a resi-
dence, apartment or condominium building, motel or hotel.
Premises means the real property (as a unit) which is involved
by the sign; includes the land or the land and the building(s).
Real estate sign means a sign advertising the premises for rent,
for sale or for lease by an owner or his agent.
Searchlight means a large light used to attract attention by
lighting the sky for the purpose of advertising.
Sidewalk or sandwich sign means a moveable sign, not secured
or attached to the ground.
Sign means the use of letters, words, emblems, trademarks,
numbers or symbols to inform or advertise. '^
Temporary building sign means a single sign erected or main-
tained on the premises undergoing new construction by any owner,
advertising the premises for rent, for sale or for lease.
Vehicle sign means a sign affixed to a transportation vehicle,
for the purpose of business advertising.
(Code 1972, § 23-2)
Sec. 23-2. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to govern the number, size, lo-
cation and character of all signs which may be permitted. No
signs shall be erected or permitted in any location except in con-
formity with this chapter. This chapter is intended to prevent the
random and indiscriminate erection of signs and to provide for
the protection of the residential aspect of the town.
(Code 1972, § 23-1)
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SIGNS AND ADVERTISING § 23-5
Sec. 23-3. Permit—Required; application; waiver.
It shall be unlawful for any person to post, display, repair,
change or erect a sign in the town without first obtaining a permit,
unless such permit is specifically waived in this chapter. When
repair of an existing sign involves the expenditure of less than
fifty (50) percent of its replacement value as determined by the
building department, a permit may be waived. All applications
for sign or sign structure permits required in this section shall be
filed by the sign or sign structure owner or his agent in the office
of the building department. The application forms shall be sup-
plied by the town. Applications will be reviewed by the building
department as to conformance with this chapter and will be ei-
ther approved or denied. Before a permit is issued, the community
appearance board will then review all applications properly sub-
mitted at its next scheduled regular meeting. The application will
either be approved or denied. If the application is denied by either
the community appearance board and/or the building depart-
ment, the applicant may then seek relief from the town commis-
sion.
(Code 1972, § 23-3)
Cross reference—Community appearance board, § 2-76 et seq.
Sec. 23-4. Same—Fee.
It shall be unlawful for any person to post, display or erect
within the town a sign structure of three (3) square feet or more
without having first paid a permit fee to the town as follows:
(1) Permanent signs: The fee shall be one hundred dollars
($100.00). If the sign is to include electrical wiring, an elec-
trical permit must be obtained in addition to the sign
permit.
(2) Temporary signs: The fee shall be two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00) for each six-month period or part thereof.
(Code 1972, § 23-4)
Cross reference—Electrical code, § 6.231 et seq.
Sec. 23-5. Same—Issuance.
Provided the provisions of this chapter have first been complied
with, and the signs or advertising structures do not violate any of
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the terms, conditions or provisions of this chapter, or any law or ^^✓
ordinance, the building department, or some other person so des-
ignated by the town manager, shall issue a permit for such sign
or advertising structure, retaining a copy thereof for the records.
Construction of the sign or sign structure shall be completed within
ninety (90) days of issuance of the permit or the permit will ex-
pire.
(Code 1972, § 23-5)
Sec. 23-6. Bond, insurance requirements.
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of
erecting, maintaining or repairing signs, or otherwise dealing
with outdoor advertising within the town, unless such person has
filed with the town a bond or certificate of public liability and
property damage insurance executed by a company authorized to
do business in the state, in a sum of not less than three hundred
thousand dollars($300,000.00) for injury to one(1)person and five
hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) in aggregate, and fifty
thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for damage to property.
(Code 1972, § 23-6)
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Sec. 23-7. Permitted signs.
(a)• Generally. Signs are permitted only along the road frontage
unless otherwise indicated.
(b) All zoning districts.
(1) In all zoning districts, one(1)single-faced"No Trespassing"
or "Posted" sign is permitted for each one hundred (100)
feet of road frontage. This single-faced sign shall not ex-
ceed three (3) square feet in size and shall be nonillumi-
nated. No permit is required.
(2) In all zoning districts, one (1) entrance (ingress) and one (1)
exit(egress)sign is permitted for directing traffic flow. Each
sign may be single-faced or double-faced and shall not ex-
ceed three (3) square feet per face. Each sign may be illu-
minated or nonilluminated as determined by the owner
and police department. A permit is required.
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(3) In all zoning districts, one (1) street number sign is allowed
for each major entranceway and may be single-faced or
double-faced, not to exceed three (3) square feet per face.
These street number signs should be readily visible at all
times from the main highways leading into the entrance.
These signs may be illuminated but not with intermittent
or colored lights or animation. No permit is required.
(4) The flying of national, state and town flags is permitted in
all zoning districts. A limit of two (2) flags per site is al-
lowed at any one (1) time. No permit is required.
(5) On vacant land in all zoning districts, one (1) on-site nonil-
luminated real estate "for sale" sign is permitted. This
"for sale" sign may be single-faced or double-faced, not to
exceed three (3) square feet per face. A permit is required.
(c) Single-family residence zoning districts. In single-family res-
idence zoning districts one (1) on-site nonilluminated "for sale"
sign only is permitted. This "for sale" sign may be single-faced or
double-faced,not to exceed three(3) square feet per face. Sign may
include information pertaining to hours open, or open house. No
permit is required if the sign is erected by the owner or owner's
agent.
(d) Multifamily and all other zoning districts (excluding single-
family districts).
(1) Temporary signs. One(1)temporary nonilluminated sign is
permitted within the boundaries of the site, either:
a. For premises undergoing new construction only, for
which a building permit is in force, one (1) nonillumi-
nated single-faced or double-faced sign not exceeding
sixteen (16) square feet per face is allowed. This tem-
porary sign may include a telephone number for fur-
ther information. It may also indicate hours open and
open house which may be shown on a removable overlay
or pendant not to exceed three (3) square feet per face.
This temporary sign may not include names of archi-
tects, contractors, real estate agents or any other in-
dividual or company names. Removal of this tempo-
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rary sign is required as a condition for issuing the
certificate of occupancy. A permit is required.
b. One(1)nonilluminated real estate sign advertising the
premises for sale, for rent or for lease by the owner or
his agent. This sign may be single-faced or double-
faced, not to exceed three (3) square feet per face. It
may indicate the hours open or open house. A permit is
not required.
c. Attachment to a permanent sign: A nonilluminated
overlay or pendant, advertising the premises for sale,
for rent, for lease, open house and hours open, which
can be attached only to a permanent sign that has
been permitted under subsection (d)(2) of this section.
This overlay or pendant may be single-faced or double-
faced but may not exceed three (3) square feet per face,
nor exceed the width of the permanent sign, nor exceed
six (6) inches in height. A permit is required.
(2) Permanent signs:
a. One (1) permanent single-faced or double-faced sign
not to exceed ten (10) square feet per face may be per-
mitted. Such sign must be illuminated, but not with
intermittent or colored lights or animation. A permit
is required.
b. A street address sign readily visible from the street is
required. Installation of this street address sign is a
condition for issuing the certificate of occupancy. No
permit is required.
c. In the case of intracoastal property, one (1) additional
permanent sign identifying the development may be
allowed. This additional sign may also be single-faced
or double-faced, not to exceed ten (10) square feet per
face. It may be illuminated, but not with intermittent
or colored lights or animation. A permit is also re-
quired. An additional fee for this second permit is like-
wise required.
d. In the case of motels, a single-faced or double-faced
pendant, for the purpose of indicating "vacancy" or
no vacancy" only, may be attached to a permanent
motel sign permitted under this section. This pendant
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shall not exceed three (3) square feet per face, nor ex-
ceed the width of the permanent sign, nor exceed six
(6) inches in height. No permit is required.
e. Tow away signs conforming to state statutes are al-
lowed. A permit is required. The fee is twenty-five dol-
lars ($25.00) for each sign; limit of two (2).
(Code 1972, § 23-7)
Cross references—Motor vehicles and traffic, Ch. 16; zoning, Ch. 30.
State law references—State,United States and Confederate flags,F.S.§256.01
et seq.; towing of vehicles parked on private property, F.S. § 715.07.
Sec. 23-8. Prohibited signs.
All other signs not permitted in section 23-7 are prohibited.
This prohibition includes any sign applied or attached to a building
or any building part or located other than on the road front or the
specified options on the Intracoastal Waterway. It also includes,
but is not limited to, any banner, billboard, outdoor display, plus
projecting, sandwich, sidewalk, snipe and swinging signs.
(Code 1972, § 23-8)
Sec. 23-9. Rigid construction.
Each sign shall be constructed and anchored to withstand a
wind pressure in accordance with the building regulations as pro-
vided by Chapter 6.
(Code 1972, § 23-9)
Sec. 23-10. Reinspection of permanent signs.
All permanent signs located in the town shall be inspected or
caused to be inspected by the building official and/or code enforce-
ment officer at least once each year, or more often if in his opinion
such inspection may be required; and he shall require the owner
of any sign found to be in a defective condition, or which does not
comply with the terms, conditions and provisions of this chapter,
to cause the sign to be repaired or removed within thirty (30) days
from the date of the written notification from the town. However,
if it shall be deemed that the public safety or welfare may be
adversely affected, the subject sign shall be immediately removed
or corrected at the owner's expense.
(Code 1972, § 23-10)
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Sec. 23-11. Use of private or public property in advertising.
It shall be unlawful for any person to post, paint or place on any
bridge, lamppost, telegraph, telephone, electric light, signal or
other pole or post, or tree, or any property, or private or public
building, or fence, any handbills, posters, signs, pictures or ad-
vertisements whatsoever, without the prior written consent of the
property owner.
(Code 1972, §§ 23-12, 24-11)
Sec. 23-12. Penalties.
A sign erected without obtaining a building permit shall be
removed within five (5) working days from the date of a written
notice from the building department or other person so desig-
nated by the town manager. If the sign is not removed by the end
of the fifth day,the owner will be prosecuted accordingly.A person
violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of
violating this section and shall be punished as provided in Chapter
1 of this Code.
(Code 1972, § 23-13)
Sec. 23-13. Appeals.
The town commission will offer an opportunity for anyone to be
heard who seeks relief from this chapter.
(Code 1972, § 23-15)
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