Item D2 Chapter 142Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update
Chapter 142 SIGNS
Sec. 142-1. Purpose and Untent.
The purposes and intent of this chapter are to:
(1) Facilitate the implementation of goals, objectives and policies set forth in the
comprehensive plan relating to sign control, community character and scenic resources
and protection of areas from incompatible uses;
(2) Promote and maintain convenience, safety, property values and aesthetics by establishing
a set of standards for the erection, placement, use and maintenance of signs that will grant
equal protection and fairness to all property owners in the county;
(3) Provide a simple set of regulations that will minimize intricacies and facilitate efficiency
of permitting functions and thus assist the regulated public;
(4) Encourage signs that help to visually organize the activities of the county, and lend order
and meaning to business identification and make it easier for the public to locate and
identify their destinations;
(5) Regulate the size, number and location of signs so that their purpose can be served
without unduly interfering with motorists and causing unsafe conditions;
(6) Promote the general welfare, including enhancement of property values and scenic
resources, so as to create a more attractive business climate and make the county a more
desirable place in which to visit, trade, work and live;
(7) Be fair in that everyone receives equal and adequate exposure to the public and no one is
allowed to visually dominate his neighbor;
(8) Authorize the use of signs in commercial and industrial areas that are:
a. Compatible with their surroundings;
b. Appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain;
c. An expression of the identity of the individual proprietors and the community as a
whole; and
d. Large enough to sufficiently convey a message about the owners or occupants of a
particular premises, the commodities, products or devices available on such premises,
or the business activities conducted on such premises, yet small enough to prevent
excessive, overpowering advertising which would have a detrimental effect on the
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character and appearance of commercial and industrial areas, or which could unduly
distract the motoring public, causing unsafe motoring conditions;
(9) To limit signs in noncommercial areas to protect the character and appearance of
noncommercial areas.
Sec. 142 -2. 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 a sign. Refer to sSection 142 -5(1).
Banner means any suspended sign made of any flexible material such as, but not limited to,
cloth, plastic or paper whether or not imprinted with words or characters.
Billboard means any sign that is required to be registered with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to F.S. sChapter 479 and exceeds the size limitations set forth
in sSection 142-4 of this chapter.
Business frontage. See "frontage, business."
Changeable copy sign means a sign specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy that
does not involve replacement of the sign face itself or alteration of the sign structure.
Clear sight triangle means a triangular - shaped area at any driveway connection to a public street
and at all street intersections, as required in sSection 114 -201, in which nothing is allowed to be
erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to limit or obstruct the sight of
motorists entering or leaving the driveway or street intersection. Also referred to as clear vision
triangle.
Copy means the text or graphic representations of a sign that depict the name of an
establishment, products, services or other messages, whether in permanent or removable form.
Erect means, in the context of this chapter, to build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend, affix
or paint a sign.
Facade means the face of a building or structure is most nearly parallel with the right -of -way
line under consideration, including related architectural elements such as awnings, parapets and
mansard roofs but excluding signs attached to a building that are not otherwise incorporated into
such architectural elements.
Face of sign means the planes of a sign on which copy could be placed, including trim and
background.
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Flag means a piece of light weight, flexible material such as cloth or plastic with one side
attached to a pole and the other end flying freely.
Frontage, business means the horizontal linear distance measured along the facade of an
individual business. Also referred to as "business frontage."
Frontage, property means the distance measured along a public or private right -of -way or
easement including canals, shorelines and runways that affords vehicular access to the property
between the points of intersection of the side lot lines with such right -of -way or easement. Where
a street or highway is divided as occurs on Key Largo, a parcel of land in the median of the street
or highway shall be considered to have a frontage on each side. All parcels that abut U.S. 1 or
County Road 905 shall be considered to have a frontage on such roads regardless of whether a
curb cut exists. Also referred to as "property frontage."
Ground - mounted sign means any sign that is mounted on or supported by an upright or brace in
or upon the ground, such upright or brace being directly attached in or upon the ground and
independent of any other structure. Signs affixed to fences shall be considered ground- mounted
signs.
Illuminated sign means any sign that is illuminated by artificial light, either from an interior or
exterior source, including outline, reflective or phosphorescent light, whether or not the source of
light is directly affixed as part of the sign.
Interior property information sign means signs located entirely on the property to which the sign
pertains, are not readily visible from public rights -of -way, and which are intended to provide
information to people on the property. Examples include, but are not limited to, "pool closed,"
"no walking on grass," "pay ramp fee at the office" and "no fishing."
Licensed sign contractor means any person holding a valid certificate of competency in sign
erection issued by the county.
Off-premises sign means any sign located on premises other than those on which the business or
organization uses products, goods or services that the sign advertises are available. When in the
right -of -way of or visible from U.S. 1, off - premises signs are required to be registered with the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to F.S. eChapter 479.
Pennant means a series of small flag -like pieces of cloth or similar type of material attached and
strung between two or more points.
Plane means any surface such as a rectangle, square, triangle, circle or sphere that is capable of
carrying items of information; any area enclosed by an imaginary line describing a rectangle,
square, triangle or circle which includes freestanding letters, numbers or symbols.
Portable sign means any sign or sign structure that is not permanently attached to the ground or
to any other permanent structure or which is specifically designed to be transported. This
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definition shall include, but not be limited to, trailer signs, A -frame signs, sandwich board signs
and vehicles whose primary purpose is advertising.
Posted property sign means a sign such as, but not limited to, the following, which indicates "no
trespassing," "beware of dog," "no dumping," or other similar warnings. State statutes may
establish requirements for these signs.
Premises means any parcel of land owned, leased or controlled by the person actively engaged in
business and so connected with the business as to form a contiguous component or integral part
of it; or owned, leased or controlled by a person for living accommodations.
Promotional sign means a temporary sign erected by a nonprofit organization or organizations,
holding a valid county public assembly permit, to advertise a special event such as a bazaar,
dance, art show, craft show, or similar type of event.
Property frontage. See "frontage, property."
Real estate sign means a sign used solely for the purpose of offering for sale, lease, or rent the
property upon which the sign is placed and which includes, but is not limited to, 'open house,"
"open for inspection" and "model home." Such signs are allowed only while a property is for
sale, lease or rent.
Sign means any object, device, display or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors
that is used to advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person,
institution, organization, business, product service event or location and by any means, including
words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors or projected images. Signs do not
include:
(1) The flag or emblem of any nation or organization of nations, state, city, or fraternal,
religious or civic organizations;
(2) Merchandise that is not otherwise incorporated into a sign structure;
(3) Models or products incorporated in a window display;
(4) Works of art that do not contain advertising messages and in no way identify a product,
use or service; or
(5) Scoreboards located on athletic fields.
Sign structure means any structure that supports, has supported or is capable of supporting a
sign, including decorative cover.
Wall - mounted sign means any sign mounted on or painted on and parallel to the facade or wall of
a building.
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Window sign means any sign mounted to or painted on, or visible through a window for display
to the public.
Sec. 142 -3. General flProvisions.
(a) Applicability of chapter.
(1) Type of activities affected.
This chapter shall apply to any person who erects, constructs, enlarges, moves, changes
the copy of, modifies, or converts any signs, or causes the same to be done. If a type of
sign is not specifically allowed under this chapter, it shall be considered to be prohibited.
The procedure for variances is set forth in &Section 142 -6. The procedure for amendments
to the text of this chapter is set forth in c-Chapter 102, eArticle V.
(2) Type of activities not affected.
The following activities shall not be subject to the regulation under this chapter.
However, such activities shall nevertheless comply with the county building code and
other applicable regulations of the county, state and federal governments.
a. Any sign erected by or at the direction of the federal, state, or county government.
Such signs shall not reduce the authorized size or number of signs otherwise allowed
by this chapter. All signs allowed pursuant to this section shall be the minimum
necessary to comply with the applicable law;
b. Changing of the advertising copy or message of a lawfully existing changeable copy
sign, whether manual or automatic;
c. Changing the copy of a lawfully existing billboard (refer to definition of billboard in
&Section 142 -2);
d. Works of art that do not contain advertising messages, and which in no way identify a
product, use, or service;
e. Maintenance of lawfully existing signs and sign structures that does not involve change
of copy, modification, enlargement, reconstruction, relocation or additions to any sign
or sign structure. Replacement of the damaged or deteriorated plastic face of a sign
shall be considered maintenance, provided that the copy is not changed. The necessity
to obtain a building permit for such work shall be governed by eChapter 6;
f. The erection of community interest signs in the right -of -way of U.S. 1 as are otherwise
allowable pursuant to state or federal law. Examples of community interest signs shall
include, but not be limited to, "Welcome to the Florida Keys," "Thank You for
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Visiting the Florida Keys," and signs that identify recognized communities or
municipalities; and
g. Interior property information signs as defined in sSection 142 -2.
(b) Prohibited signs.
The following types of signs, lights, advertising devices or activities are prohibited:
(1) Off - premises signs; excluding off - premise signs identifying lawfully- established off -
premises businesses as permitted in sSection 1424;
(2) Those erected in a clear sight triangle; or at any location where, by reason of the position,
shape or color, they may interfere with or obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign,
signal or device;
(3) Abandoned signs that no longer correctly direct or exhort any person; or advertise a bona
fide business, lessor, owner, product or activity conducted or available on the premises
indicated on such sign;
(4) Animated signs, of which all or part of the sign physically revolves or moves in any
fashion whatsoever, or which contains or uses for illustration any light, lights or lighting
device which changes color, flashes or alternates, shows motion or movement, or changes
the appearance of such sign. The operations of electronic message centers and automatic
changing signs shall be governed by sSection 142- 5(d)(4 )d;
(5) Signs that emit smoke, vapor, particles, odor or sounds;
(6) Motion picture source used in such a manner as to permit or allow the images or audio to
be visible or audible from any public street or sidewalk;
(7) No person shall park any vehicle, trailer, floating device, barge, raft, or boat, whether
licensed or unlicensed, on any public property, including public rights -of -way, and
beaches, or on private property so as to be clearly visible from any public right -of -way,
which has attached thereto or located thereon any sign, or promotional element, for the
primary purpose of advertising products or services, conveying messages or directing
people tq a business or activity. This restriction is not intended to prohibit incidental
signage on a functional, licensed vehicle which is displayed in a manner to primarily
identify the vehicle with the business it serves. Such vehicles shall only park in a lawful
parking space. Vehicle signs may not be an attachment that extends or protrudes from the
vehicle. However, commercial vehicles that provide delivery services, including taxies,
shall be allowed a temporary attached roof sign that identifies the business. Such sign
shall only be allowed on the vehicle while doing business and shall be no larger than 24
inches long, 12 inches tall and ten inches wide, including the base;
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(8) Portable signs, except for political campaign signs as permitted in sSection 142 -3(d) and
A- frames signs as permitted in sSection 142 -4(h)
(9) Any sign that is affixed to any wall or structure and extends more than 24 inches
perpendicularly from the plane of the building wall;
(10) Any sign attached to a building and projecting above the facade of a building, or any
sign mounted on top of a flat roof or on top of any horizontal awning;
(11) Signs that cause radio or television or other communication, electrical, magnetic
interference;
(12) Signs erected, constructed or maintained that obstruct any firefighting equipment,
window, door or opening used as a means of ingress or egress or for firefighting
purposes;
(13) Signs, except posted property signs, that are erected or maintained upon trees or painted
or drawn upon rocks or other natural features or tacked, nailed or attached in any way to
utility poles;
(14) Signs on public property or road rights -of -way including, but not limited to, signs placed
on any curb, sidewalk, post, pole, hydrant, bridge, tree or other surface located on public
property or over or across any public or private street except as may otherwise expressly
be authorized by this chapter;
(15) Unshielded illuminated devices that produce glare or are a hazard or a nuisance to
motorists or occupants of adjacent properties, or signs containing mirrors; and
(16) Pennants.
(c) Dangerous signs.
No person shall allow any sign that is in a dangerous or defective condition to be maintained on
any premises owned or controlled by such person. Any such sign shall be removed or repaired by
the owner of the sign or the owner of the premises, or as otherwise provided for in this chapter.
(d) Signs not requiring a permit.
The following shall not require a permit but still are subject to sSection 142 -5:
(1) Banners.
Banners, provided they do not exceed 32 square feet per face and there is only one per
business frontage, and they are displayed temporarily for a period of not more than 60
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consecutive days, nor more than 60 total days in any one year. Banners exceeding 32
square feet in area shall be required to obtain a permit pursuant to &Section 142 -4;
(2) Business affiliation and law enforcement signs.
Signs displayed upon the premises denoting professional and trade associations with
which the occupant is affiliated, and including, but not limited to, forms of payment
accepted by the occupant, and other signs pertaining to public safety and law
enforcement, provided the total of such signs does not exceed four square feet;
(3) Business information signs.
Signs providing information to customers such as business hours, telephone number,
"open" or "closed," "shirts and shoes required," "no soliciting," and "no loitering,"
provided that such signs are posted on or near the entrance doors and the total of such
signs does not exceed six square feet;
(4) Commemorative plaques.
Signs of recognized historical nature, provided no plaque exceeds 16 square feet per face;
(5) Construction signs.
Signs erected at a building site that identify the name of the project, owner, architect,
engineer, general contractor, financial institution, or other persons and firms performing
services, labor or supply of materials to the premises; provided the signs are not installed
until a building permit is issued and are removed within 30 days of the issuance of the
certificate of occupancy and are further limited as follows:
a. Signs for individual tradesmen or professionals shall be limited to four square feet in
area per face per tradesman or professional; and
b. Signs for more than one tradesman or professional shall be limited to a total of 32
square feet in area per face and eight feet in height;
(6) Directional signs.
Signs located entirely on the property to which the sign pertains and which are intended
to provide direction to pedestrians or vehicular traffic and /or to control parking on private
property. Examples: "entrance," "exit," "one- way," "pedestrian walk," "handicapped
parking," etc., provided such signs do not exceed six square feet per sign face;
(7) Flags.
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Each business frontage shall be allowed to display two flags containing any graphic,
symbol, logo or other advertising message, provided that no such flag shall exceed 50
square feet in size. There shall be no number or size limit on the display of the flag of any
nation, organization of nations, state, city, or fraternal, religious, or civic organizations;
(8) Garage sale signs.
Signs for garage sales, provided they are erected not more than 24 hours prior to the sale
and are removed within 72 hours of the time they were erected and they do not exceed
four square feet per face;
(9) Holiday decorations.
Decorations that are clearly incidental to and commonly associated with any national,
local or religious holiday; provided that such signs shall be displayed for a period of not
more than 60 consecutive days nor more than 60 days in any one year. Such signs may be
of any type, number, area, height, illumination or animation, provided that they do not
interfere with public safety;
(10) Memorial signs or tablets.
Signs including, but not limited to, names of buildings and date of erection when cut into
any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other noncombustible materials,
provided the total of such signs does not exceed eight square feet;
(11) Nameplates.
Signs bearing only property numbers, street addresses, mailbox numbers, estate names,
the occupation of the occupant or names of occupants of the premises, provided the signs
do not exceed two square feet per sign face;
(12) Posted property signs.
Signs such as, but not limited to, the following, which indicate "no trespassing," "beware
of dog," "no dumping," or similar warnings, provided they individually do not exceed 1.5
square feet in area per sign and not exceeding four in number per lot, or of such number,
spacing, and size as is required per state statutes. Such signs shall not be illuminated nor
shall they project over any public right -of -way;
(13) Warning signs.
Signs informing the public of the existence of danger, but containing no advertising
material, provided the sign does not exceed the minimum necessary to inform the public
and are removed upon subsidence of danger;
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(14) Window signs.
Window signs that collectively cover 35 percent or less of the window glass surface area.
Note: The abovementioned business information and business affiliation signs shall be
excluded from the computation of the window sign area;
(15) New business signs.
Once an application for a permanent sign is submitted to the county, a new business, or a
business in a new location may erect a temporary sign without a permit for a period not
exceeding 120 days from the date of application for a permanent sign, provided that:
a. There is only one ground- mounted or wall- mounted sign;
b. The total sign area does not exceed 32 square feet;
c. The sign, if ground- mounted, does not exceed eight feet in height; and
d. The temporary sign shall be removed upon the installation of the permanent sign;
(16) Political signs.
Political signs are signs on behalf of candidates for public office or measures on election
ballots and shall be allowed as follows:
a. Political signs may be erected no earlier than 70 days prior to such s°�zlection and
shall be removed within 14 days following such election. Signs may remain in place
between primary and general elections for those candidates advancing past the
primar. Failure to meet these conditions shall constitute the basis for sign removal
by the county or its designee;
b. In areas zoned primarily for residential or low intensity nonresidential uses (CD, CFV,
IS, MN, NA, OS, PR, SS, SR, SR -L, UR, URM, AND URM -L), political signs shall
not exceed 16 square feet per face or eight feet in height and shall not be illuminated;
and
c. In areas zoned primarily for nonresidential uses (AD, CFA, CFSD, DR, I, MF, MI,
MU, RV, SC, and UC) political signs shall not exceed 32 square feet per face in area
or eight feet in height;
(17) Promotional signs.
Promotional signs per -,Section 142- 4(1)a. I.; and
(18) Real estate signs.
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Real estate signs per sSection 142- 4(1)b. 1.
09) Monument signs.
Signs recognizing _persons or points of historic interest ma be placed on any parcel, if
applicable to the parcel, but shall not exceed four square feet. <moved from 130 -190
and 130 -104>
Sec. 142 -4. Signs r-Requiring a PPermit and sSpecific sStandards.
Upon application for, and issuance of a building permit, except as indicated, the following signs
shall be allowed. In order for a sign application to be approved, the applicant must grant access
to the property for inspection purposes, for the life of the sign.
`a4-) Special signs.
LL )a-. Promotional signs.
a.4-. Promotional signs not exceeding 32 square feet. Promotional signs not exceeding 32
square feet per face shall not require a permit, provided that such signs are:
1.(+} Not illuminated;
2.(-ii) Not located in a clear sight triangle;
3.() Limited to two promotional signs on the premises of the event;
4.(-iv) Posted no earlier than 15 days before the event and are removed within five
days after the event; and
5.{v4 Limited to two off - premises promotional signs erected no more than 24 hours
prior to the event and removed no later than 24 hours after the conclusion of the
event, provided that permission of the property owner of which the off premise
promotional sign is erected is granted.
b.-2-. Promotional signs exceeding 32 square feet. Promotional signs exceeding 32 square
feet in area per face shall be allowed in any Land Use (Zoning) District by issuance of
a single building permit, provided that the promotional signs:
1.{i) Are erected no earlier than 30 days prior to a proposed event and are removed
within five days after such event;
2.(i4 Do not exceed 128 square feet; and
3.44) Are located on the premises of the event.
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2 -. Real estate signs.
a.4-. Real estate signs not exceeding six square feet. One real estate sign not exceeding six
square feet per face including riders, per property shall not require a permit, provided
the sign is:
1.(i) Not illuminated; and
2.R Ground - mounted signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.
b.-2-. Real estate signs exceeding six square feet. Real estate signs exceeding six square
feet per face shall require a permit and shall be subject to the following restrictions:
L#) Multiple - family structures, nonresidential buildings and vacant land shall be
allowed one non - illuminated wall- mounted or ground- mounted sign, not
exceeding 32 square feet in area, per each street frontage. Such ground- mounted
signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.
2.(4) Any property of ten acres or more in size, regardless of the limitations set forth
in subsection (1)b.2.(i) of this section, shall be allowed non - illuminated ground -
mounted or wall- mounted signs as follows: One sign not exceeding 32 square feet
may be erected for every 400 linear feet of frontage on any one street. Such
ground- mounted signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.
3r)e. Hospitals or other emergency facilities. In addition to any other signage allowed under
this chapter, hospitals or other emergency medical facilities, excluding individual medical
offices, shall be allowed one additional illuminated ground- mounted or wall- mounted
sign not exceeding 32 square feet per face to identify each emergency entrance.
J4 d-. Bench signs. Bench signs shall be allowed, upon approval of the BOCC beafd eeupAy
at any designated bus stops subject to the following limitations:
a4-. Benches in residential areas shall not have signs, except a bench donor sign
containing the donor's logo or symbol, not exceeding two inches by 16 inches in size;
b2t. Benches in commercial areas shall be allowed to have signs on the back rest not to
exceed a total of six square feet; and
c3. Bench signs shall be limited to one per designated bus stop.
(13) Signs in residential areas and areas of low intensity.
Signs in residential areas and areas of low intensity (CD, CFV, IS, MN, NA, OS, PR, SS, SR,
SR -L, UR, URM, URM -L) shall be restricted as follows:
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LL*. Commercial and other nonresidential uses. Commercial and other nonresidential uses
within the land use (zoning) districts, CD, CFV, IS, MN, NA, OS, PR, SS, SR, SR -L,
UR, URM, URM -L, which are adjacent to U.S. 1 shall be regulated pursuant to
subsection (3) of this section. Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, all other
commercial and nonresidential uses in these land use (zoning) districts shall be allowed
one ground- mounted sign and wall- mounted signage which shall be limited as follows:
a4-. The ground- mounted sign shall be limited to 32 square feet in area per face and eight
feet in height; and
b-2. Wall- mounted signage shall be limited to a total of 32 square feet.
!a-. Residential subdivision or condominium sign.
11+. One permanent, wall- mounted or ground- mounte d
only, giving only the name of the subdivision, or
granted a permit at each main entrance into such
each abutting street.
b2. The following limitations shall apply:
sign, for identification purposes
residential development, may be
subdivision or development from
1.(4 The subdivision or development shall have a homeowner's association or similar
entity that will be responsible for permits and maintenance of the signs;
2.(4) The face of each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet;
3.4i-i4 The maximum permitted height shall be eight feet; and
4.(-i The sign may incorporate, or be incorporated into, accessory entrance structural
features such as a project wall or landscaping.
Qq,. Institutional uses and private parks. Institutional uses, private parks and similar uses
shall be allowed one ground- mounted sign and wall- mounted signage that shall be limited
as follows:
a-�. The ground- mounted sign shall be limited to 32 square feet in area per face (a
maximum of 64 square feet for all faces) and eight feet in height;
b2. Wall- mounted signage shall be limited to a total of 32 square feet; and
c -3. An additional 16 square feet in area per face may be added to the ground- mounted
sign for the exclusive use of a changeable copy sign.
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4)c-. Electronic message centers and automatic changing signs. Electronic message centers
and automatic changing signs shall be prohibited in residential areas and areas of low
intensity (CD, CFV, IS, MN, NA, OS, PR, SS, SR, SR -L, UR, URM, URM -L).
(c3) Signs in commercial/nonresidential areas.
Sign allowances in commercial and other nonresidential areas (AD, C1, C2, CFA, CFSD, DR, I,
MF, MI, MU, RV, SC, UC) shall be calculated based on the amount of property frontage and
business frontage as follows:
1�. Ground - mounted single - tenant/occupant signs. Every developed parcel of land with a
commercial or other nonresidential use shall be allowed the following ground- mounted
signage:
a &. One illuminated or non - illuminated, ground- mounted sign of a height not more than
24 feet shall be allowed for each frontage as indicated in the following table:
Permitted Size of Nonresidential Signs per Property Frontage
Street Frontage
(Linear feet)
Maximum Area
Per Face
(square feet)
Total Face Area
(square feet)
Frontage on U.S. 1 or a frontage road adjacent to U.S. 1:
1 ft. to 150 ft. 175 sq. ft. 1150 sq. ft.
151 ft. to 300 ft 100 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft.
Over 301 ft. or more 1200 sq. ft. i 400 sq. ft.
Frontage on county roads, shorelines or runways:
1 ft. to 150 ft. 40 sq. ft. 180 sq. ft.
151 ft. to 300 ft. 60 sq. ft. 120 sq. ft.
Over 301 ft. or more 80 sq. ft. 1 160 sq. ft.
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b-2. Parcels that are on a corner of two public streets shall be allowed either:
1.(4 One ground- mounted sign for each property frontage; or
2.(i}) One ground- mounted sign with exposure to both streets with up 1.5 times the
maximum amount of area allowed on any one property frontage.
cg. Where a street or highway is divided as occurs on Key Largo, which results in a
parcel of land in the median of the street or highway then the property shall be
considered to have a frontage on each side.
d4. Service stations, convenience stores, marinas, or other facilities dispensing fuel to the
public shall be allowed to add to each authorized ground- mounted sign, an additional
40 square feet or 20 square feet per face of signage for the exclusive use of a
changeable copy sign for posting fuel prices.
e6. A school, church, day -care center or other similar use shall be allowed to add an
additional 64 square feet or 32 square feet per face of signage to the ground- mounted
or wall- mounted sign for the exclusive use of a changeable copy sign.
f6. Individual charter boats shall be allowed a ground- mounted sign at the charter boat's
dock slip, provided the sign does not exceed a total of 32 square feet and there is no
more than one fish replica. Signs allowed under this provision shall be exempt from
shoreline setback requirements.
g -7. Drive - through or carry -out services shall be allowed a ground- mounted sign that
carries only the name of the establishment and the current list and price of goods or
services available in the establishment and is not intended to be viewed from any
right -of -way and provided that the sign is, limited to a maximum of 40 square feet.
hg. Any parcel that does not have a ground- mounted sign as defined in SSection 142 -2
shall be allowed a single A -frame sign in place of the ground- mounted sign. Such A-
frame signs shall meet all of the following standards:
1.(4 A building permit shall be required prior to the sign's erection and the building
permit number shall be permanently affixed to the sign in a plainly visible
manner;
2.(4) The sign shall be no greater than three Meet in width and no greater than four
Meet in height, exclusive of legs that can be no more than sixes inches in
height;
3.(i4) The sign shall be of A- frame -type construction, with only two sign faces that
are joined at the top;
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4.( The sign is portable and not permanently affixed to the ground;
5.fv) The sign is located on a private parcel of land and identifies a business on that
same private parcel of land. The sign may not be located on a public right -of -way
or walkway;
6.(v4 The sign shall only identify a lawfully- established business name(s) and /or
other information directly related to that business;
7.(vii) The sign shall not be located in a clear sight triangle;
1.(viii) The sign shall not be illuminated or electric and shall not have any electric
devices attached thereto; and
9.(i*) The sign shall be stored indoors during tropical storm/hurricane watches and
warnings and other severe weather advisories;
R Ground - mounted multi - tenant/occupant signs. Every developed parcel of land with
greater than one commercial or other nonresidential use shall be allowed additional
ground- mounted signage area if granted Administrative Variance as outlined in
sSection 142 -6.
b. Wall- mounted signs.
a4-. Signs painted or attached to the surface of awnings, parapets, mansards and similar
roof and building elements shall be considered wall- mounted signs for purposes of
determining compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
b-2. Wall- mounted signs shall not extend above the facade of a building or project
outward more than 24 inches from the facade or wall to which it is attached.
c -3. Each individual business frontage shall be allowed wall- mounted signage equal in
area to two square feet times the length of the individual business frontage.
d4. A commercial or other nonresidential building located on a corner -of two public
streets shall be allowed wall- mounted signage on the wall not considered to be the
front (i.e., a side street) equal in area to one square foot times the length of such wall.
e6. The side of a commercial or other nonresidential building not on a corner of two
public streets shall be allowed wall- mounted signage on the side walls equal in area to
one -half square foot times the length of the side of the building.
f6. If the rear of a commercial or other nonresidential building faces a public street or
public parking lot, a wall- mounted sign up to a maximum of eight square feet shall be
allowed per individual business.
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g -7. On a multistory commercial or other nonresidential building, wall- mounted signage
shall be permitted for each additional floor as outlined in subsection (3)b.3. of this
section.
h$. Theaters, museums, auditoriums and fairgrounds and similar uses providing regular
shows shall be permitted an additional 50 square feet of a changeable copy wall -
mounted sign. Along the wall adjacent to the ticket windows, a theater may display,
without requiring a sign permit, one poster up to 12 square feet for each movie being
shown.
i-9. Drive - through or carry-out services shall be allowed one wall- mounted sign that
carries only the name of the establishment and the current list and price of goods or
services available in the establishment and is not intended to be viewed from any
right -of -way and provided that the sign is limited to a maximum of 40 square feet.
3Qe-. Canopy signs. One sign per business entrance shall be allowed to be erected underneath,
and extending downward from, a canopy along the front of a building, provided:
a4. The sign does not exceed eight square feet per face;
b2. The sign is permanently attached and does not swing;
c -3. The sign is perpendicular to the facade of the building; and
d4. The sign is located above a walkway.
(d4) Off - premises signs.
Any nonresidential, lawfully - established business located on U.S. 1 shall be allowed to dedicate
any portion of its allowance for one 1) ground- mounted sign to another nonresidential, lawfully -
established business not located on U.S. 1 thm is aeeessed ftefa a primary side stFeet off U. .
The side street intersecting U.S. 1
used to access the other nonresidential business shall be located within one -half mile of the
property on U.S. 1 providing the off premises signage. Such off - premises signage shall be
limited to one sign face per direction on U.S. 1. Off - premises advertising is also subject to
subsections (3)a. and (3)b. of this section and to regulations pursuant to F.S. eChapter 479.
A permit must be obtained from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Outdoor
Advertising office for any off - premises sign that is within 600 feet of the nearest edge of the U.S.
1 right -of -way and/or is visible from U.S. 1. New permits will not be issued for off - premises
signs visible from a designated scenic highway (Rule 14- 10(4)(c) Florida Administrative Code).
The bBuilding dDepartment shall not issue any building permit for an off - premise sign until the
applicant provides documentation from the FDOT indicating that a proposed off - premise sign is
permitted by the FDOT or that a permit is not necessary from the FDOT. It is the responsibility
of the applicant to obtain all federal, state and local permits for any off - premises sign.
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Sec. 142 -5. Regulations pPertaining to the ntMeasurement, eConstruction, and
mMaintenance of *All sSigns.
The requirements of this section shall apply to all signs whether or not a permit is required unless
otherwise noted below:
`a -) Measurement of sign area.
LL )a- The sign area shall be measured from the outside edges of the sign or sign frame,
whichever is greater, excluding the area of the supporting structures, provided that the
supporting structures are not used for advertising purposes and are of an area equal to or
less than the permitted sign area. In the case of wall- mounted signs without border or
frame, the surface area shall include such reasonable and proportionate space as would be
required if a border or frame were used.
Q* When a single sign structure is used to support two or more signs, or unconnected
elements of a single sign, the surface area shall comprise the square footage within the
perimeter of a regular geometric form enclosing the outer edges of all the separate signs
or sign elements. However, undecorated space of up to 12 inches between separate sign
panels may be excluded from the sign area measurement where necessary to provide
structural support members or to provide visual separation between sign panels.
3�. Where signs are installed back -to -back, both faces shall be counted as sign area.
(bb2) Measurement of sign height.
The height of a sign shall be considered to be the vertical distance measured from the top of the
structure to the finished ground elevation of the site at the base of the sign. In no event shall
excess fill be used to raise a sign.
(6) Location of signs.
L1 a-. Clear sight triangle. No sign shall be erected that would impair visibility at a street
intersection or driveway entrance pursuant to sSection 114 -201.
)) -. Clearance from high - voltage power lines. Signs shall be located in such a way that they
maintain a horizontal clearance of te*- thirteen (13) feet te from all overhead electrical
conductors over 7,000 volts and a three -foot horizontal clearance ee from all secondary
low voltage service drops. Any exceptions to this must be reviewed and written approval
granted by the local utility provider. The applicant shall coordinate with the local utility
provider in determining the type of electrical conductors and service drops located near
proposed signs.
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Setbacks from property lines. The minimum setback for signs shall be five feet_
sSetbacks shall be measured from the property line to the farthest extension of the sign,
including any overhangs, guy wires and supports.
�� Scenic corridor bufferyard. Where a scenic corridor bufferyard is required pursuant to
sSection 114 -125, ground- mounted signs shall only be erected in the immediate vicinity
of a driveway.
She- Fences. Signs not requiring a permit under Section
142-3(d)- be placed on a fence regardless of setbacks provided the sign does not
extend above the fence or project more than four inches outward from the fence.
(d4) Construction and operation of signs.
All signs shall comply with the following requirements unless no permit is required.
L1 a- Compliance with Florida Building Code. All signs shall comply with the appropriate
detailed provisions of the Florida Building Code, relating to design, structural members
and connections. Signs shall also comply with the additional standards hereinafter set
forth.
)�-. Licensed contractor. Signs shall only be erected by entities authorized by Cehapter 6.
Structure design. All signs that contain more than 40 square feet in area or are erected
over 20 feet in height shall be designed by an engineer registered in the state. Structural
drawings shall be prepared by the engineer and submitted prior to a permit being issued.
Wind load calculations shall be contained in the engineering drawings. The building
official may set wind load requirements greater than the Florida Building Code if deemed
necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public or property owners
surrounding the sign. The bBuilding eOfficial may request wind load calculations for
signs of less than 40 square feet in area prior to issuing a permit.
( 41& Electric signs and illuminated signs.
a-L All electric signs shall require a permit and shall be Underwriter's Laboratory
approved or certified by a sign electrician specialty contractor or master sign
contractor, or an electrical contractor, that the sign meets the standards established by
the National Electrical Code, current edition. All electric signs shall be erected and
installed by an entity authorized to do so by eChapter 6 of the Monroe Coun , Code
and shall be in conformance with the National Electrical Code, current edition. The
provision of electrical power to a power source or connection of a sign to existing
electrical service shall be by an entity authorized by eChapter 6.
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b2. Artificial light used to illuminate any sign from outside the boundaries of such sign
shall be screened in a manner that prevents the light source from being visible from
any right -of -way or adjacent property.
c3. Electronic message centers or automatic changing signs (ACS) shall comply with the
following:
L.(4 Lamp/bbulbs in excess of nine awatts for incandescent bulbs (,or its equivalent
if CFL. LED, or other type of bulb) are prohibited in the ACS matrix;
2.{4) ACS lamps/bulbs shall be covered by lenses, filters, or sunscreens;
3#ii) ACSG signs shall be equipped with an operational might dimming device; and
4.0v) Other than the scrolling of written messages or non - animated graphics, all
operating modes that result in animation as defined in sSection 142 -3(b) are
prohibited.
Supports and braces. Supports and braces shall be adequate for wind loading. Wire or
cable supports shall have a safety factor of four times the required strength. All metal,
wire cable supports and braces and all bolts used to attach signs to a bracket or brackets
and signs to the supporting building or structure shall be of galvanized steel or of an
equivalent corrosive- resistant material. All such sign supports shall be an integral part of
the sign.
6�.- Sign anchoring. No sign shall be suspended by chains or other devices that will allow
the sign to swing due to wind action. Signs shall be anchored to prevent any lateral
movement that would cause wear on supporting members or connections.
Qt-, Double -faced signs. Double -faced signs with opposing faces having an interior angle
greater than 45 degrees shall not be permitted.
(6) Sign identification and marking.
Unless specifically exempted from permit requirements of this chapter, no sign shall hereafter be
erected, displayed, rebuilt, repaired, the copy changed, painted or otherwise maintained until and
unless the eon- buildine permit number is painted or otherwise affixed to the sign or sign
structure in such a manner as to be plainly visible from grade.
(f6) Maintenance.
All signs for which a permit is required by this chapter, including their braces, supports, guys
and anchors, shall be maintained so as to present a neat, clean appearance. Painted areas and sign
surfaces shall be kept in good condition, and illumination, if provided, shall be maintained in
safe and good working order.
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(g -7) Responsibility.
The sign owner, the owner of the property on which the sign is placed and the sign contractor
shall each be held responsible for adherence to this chapter and eChapter 6.
Sec. 142 -6. Criteria for vVariances.
(a) Purpose.
The purpose of this section is to establish authority, procedures, and standards for the granting of
variances from certain requirements of this chapter.
(b) Administrative variances.
The pPlanning dDirector is authorized to grant administrative variances to the maximum area per
face requirements set forth in sSection 142- 4(3)a. for ground- mounted signs that accommodate
more than a single user (i.e. tenant, business, organization).
(1) Application.
An application shall be submitted to the pPlanning dDirector on a form approved by the
pPlannin and Environmental Resources dDepartment.
(2) Standards.
The pPlanning dDirector shall grant an administrative variance to the maximum area per face
requirements for ground- mounted signs that accommodate more than a single user only if
the applicant demonstrates that all of the following standards are met:
a. The granting of the administrative variance shall not be materially detrimental to other
property owners in the immediate vicinity;
b. The administrative variance shall be the minimum necessary to provide relief to the
applicant;
c. Each user shall be permitted only a single identification sign per each face /side of the
ground- mounted sign;
d. The area of each user's identification sign shall not exceed 100 square feet per each
face /side of the ground- mounted sign;
e. The total maximum area per face for the ground- mounted sign shall not exceed 400
square feet in area unless a variance is granted by the pPlanning eCommission in
accordance with sSection 142 -6(c);
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The total face area for the ground- mounted sign shall not exceed 800 square feet on
double -sided signs unless a variance is granted by the pPlanning eCommission in
accordance with sSection 142 -6(c);
g. Such a ground- mounted sign shall not be constructed within 40 linear feet of another
ground- mounted sign; and
h. The sign shall be designed in accordance with the size of lettering guidelines set forth
in sSection 142 -9.
(3) Procedures.
The pPlanning dDirector shall determine if an application complies with the standards of
sSection 142- 6(b)(2) within 60 days of the pPlanning and Environmental Resources
dDepartment's receipt of a complete application. If the pPlanning dDirector determines
that the application complies with the standards, the pPlanning and Environmental
Resources dDepartment shall carry out public notification in accordance with 142 -
6(b)(4). If the pPlanning dDirector determined that the application does not comply with
the standards, the pPlanning dDirector shall issue a written decision of denial to the
applicant.
(4) Surrounding property owner notification of application.
Only after determining that an application for a variance complies with the standards, the
pPlanning dDirector shall provide written notice by regular mail to owners of real
property located within 300 feet of the property that is the subject of the application. The
notice shall provide a brief description of the proposed administrative variance and
indicate where the application may be examined. The cost of providing notice shall be
borne by the applicant.
(5) Decision by the pPlanning dDirector.
After 30 days of the date in which the written notification was sent per sSection 142 -
6(b)(4), the pPlanning dDirector shall review of all public responses to the application.
Upon a finding that the application has or has not complied with the requirements and
standards of this section, the pPlanning dDirector shall issue a written administrative
variance decision.
(6) Public hearing by the pPlanning eCommission.
If requested in writing by the applicant, or an adversely affected owner or resident of real
property located in the county during the required 30 -day notification period, a public
hearing shall be scheduled on the application. All costs of the public hearing shall be the
responsibility of the applicant for the administrative variance. The public hearing shall be
conducted and noticed in accordance with sSection 110 -5.
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(c) Variances granted by the pPlanning eCommission.
The pPlanning eCommission is authorized to grant variances to this chapter.
(1) Application.
An application shall be submitted to the pPlanning dDirector on a form approved by the
pPlanning and Environmental Resources dDepartment.
(2) Standards.
The pPlanning eCommission shall grant a variance only if the applicant demonstrates that
all of the following standards are met:
a. The literal interpretation and strict application of the provision and requirements of this
chapter would cause undue and unnecessary hardship to the sign owner because of
unique or unusual conditions pertaining to the specific building or parcel or property
in question;
b. The granting of the requested variance would not be materially detrimental to the
property owners in the immediate vicinity;
c. The unusual conditions applying to the specific property do not apply generally to
other properties in the unincorporated county;
d. The granting of the variance will not be contrary to the general objective of this
chapter of moderating the size, number and obtrusive placement of signs and the
reduction of clutter;
e. The variance is not requested solely on the basis of economic hardship of the sign user;
f. The variance shall be the minimum necessary to provide relief to the applicant; and
g. The variance shall not permit a sign expressly prohibited in sSection 142 -3(b).
(3) Procedures.
The pPlanning dDirector shall determine if an application is complete. Within 60 days of
the pPlanning and Environmental Resources dDepartment's receipt of a complete
application, the pPlanning dDepartment shall schedule the application for review and
decision by the pPlanning eCommission. The pPlanning dDirector shall review the entire
application and all public responses thereto and prepare a staff report with
recommendations for the pPlanning eCommission. The application shall be heard at a
regularly scheduled meeting of the pPlanning eCommission. Notice, posting and hearing
requirements shall be in accordance with sSection 110 -5.
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(4) Decision by the pPlanning eCommission.
Within 30 days of the date of the public hearing, upon a finding that the application has
or has not complied with the requirements and standards of this section, the pPlanning
eCommission shall issue a written variance decision.
Sec. 142 -7. Nonconforming sSigns.
Lawfully established signs which becomes non - compliant and or nonconforming to the current
regulations as a result of any amendment to this chapter may continue only as follows:
(al) For nonconforming a round- mounted signs, changes of copy, including type style and color
changes, may be performed, provided that a permit is obtained and provided that the name of
the businesses or establishments depicted by the sign are not changed. Changes of copy
involving the name of the businesses or establishments depicted by the sign shall only be
performed if the sign is brought into compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(bbl) No permit shall be issued for repair or reconstruction of any nonconforming sign structure
where such work would be more than 50 percent of the replacement cost of the sign unless
the sian is brought into compliance with the requirements of this chapter Neither shall the
cumulative costs of repair or reconstruction exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost of any
nonconforming sign. The pPlanning and Environmental Resources dDepartment shall
maintain an independently verified schedule of the replacement cost of signs.
(c3) Determinations of nonconforming signs shall be made such that ground- mounted signs are
treated separately from wall- mounted and all other signage. For example, where both the
ground- mounted and wall- mounted signs of a particular parcel are nonconforming, the
change of copy of a wall- mounted sign shall not require that the ground- mounted signage be
brought into compliance. However, where a sign other than a ground- mounted sign is
required to be brought into compliance, all of the signs of an establishment other than the
ground- mounted signs shall be brought into full compliance with this chapter.
(d4) Signs that cannot comply with the requirements of this chapter may be allowed to continue
if designated as a historical or cultural landmark pursuant to eChapter 134, aArticle III. The
specific conditions under which a designated sign is allowed to continue shall be set forth in
the resolution of the BOCCbeafd of eeuat y ° °
Sec. 142 -8. Special ildentification sSigns.
(a) Community business directory signs.
The county may work with FDOT District 6 and local communities to develop a sign
program that promotes businesses within specific communities in the Florida Keys through
the use of centrally located multiple user business identification signs on U.S. 1.
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(b) Community identification signs.
The county may work with FDOT District 6 to develop a sign program that identifies specific
communities in the Florida Keys. The county shall coordinate with local communities to
incorporate a theme which promotes the unique character of the local community.
(c) Off - premises special feature identification signs.
The county may work with FDOT District 6 to develop a sign program that identifies special
features, tourist sites and business districts. The county shall coordinate with local
communities to select appropriate landmarks to be identified.
Sec. 142 -9. Guidelines for the size of lettering on signs.
The following illustrations serve as guidelines for the minimum size of lettering to be utilized by
the applicants in order to achieve safe visibility from passing motorists:
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(a) Along 35 mile per hour (mph) roadway s:
350
300
250
2DQ
150
F
100
50
Distance between the s%n and ttm Driveway (off -Set - ft.)
Determine the location of sign paratlei to the roadway it- ateral Distance) and the distance
between the sign and the driveway i0ff -Set). Plot the point corresponding to the lateral and off-
set distances. Select the letter sire corresponding to the line including or immediately above the
plotted point_ 'Alien a sign is intended to serve Moth approaches, plot a point for each approach
and select the larger letter size.
Measure distinwe between Me sign and
the begirWWV of the &Wewily for signs
aow7ps" m of the driveway treasure distance from
Assume a Oft- distance fnr sgns �n ialf- -set distance) 'oge of travef tone
advance of the drhvway �atrril distance;)
(off-set distance) E
!dge 01 - Wye
Paren6ai focabon
Measwre distance ftm of sign
edge of 6ara4 lane
!fawai disc"
A
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Airemate focatian
of sign
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(b) Along 40 mile per hour (mph) roadways:
Size of Lettering for 40 mph Roadways
—11" —12" ......13 ,..,.«14" x.15"
300
C 3s0
300
� 250
•
20a
S
8
31 150
a
100
5o
Determine the location of sign parallel to the roadway (Lateral Distance) and the distance
between the sign and the driveway (Off -Set).
Plot the point corresponding to the lateral and off-
set distances. Select the letter size corresponding to the line including or immediately above the
plotted point When a sign is intended to serve both approaches, plot a point for each approarti
and select the larger letter size.
VORWN distanee beh eee the &* s'Id
the beg wwq of Me dikemy lbr s*n
Assume a 01t distance for signs in
dewrestrtaim of the eriveray edr of distance from
lour set �stanor�
advan w o(O a deireray
J )
toA see distsna)
E* afTvw
Poeentiai
Measure disEisc! (mm 4 sign
edge of Mavet lone
AMemate
beabort
ruwai ckw-"
of sin
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0 10 A 30 30 50 W 70 $0 90 100 110 1- 130 140 154
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(c) Along 45 mile per hour (mph) roadways:
350
>=
308
A
.50
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6
50
0
Size of Lettering for 45 mph Roadways
x.13" x+11" »- .--15" 1s`
16"
13" q
1
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0 10 20 30 30 30 50 70 s8 ?0 100 110 120
Distance between the sign and the Driveway (Off -Set - ft.)
Determine the location of sign parallel to the roadway iLateral Distance) and the distance
between the sign and the driveway (Off-Set). Plot the point corresponding to the lateral and off-
set distances. Select the letter size corresponding to the line including or immediately above the
plotted point When a sign is intended to serve both approaches, plot a point for each approach
and select the larger letter size
Measure distance oebreen the sign and
b* beginnuhg of Ow drtveway for signs
dorm! Mmm of the orih•eway Mfeasure ta
wsnce from
Assume a 0 ft distmce for signs in edge of barel tane
adwnee of the on r"y I ot► set disfance� .ateral distance)
Toff -set distamel 1
Enea?rc.sre - --
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edge of Mare) Lane
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of gig"
Potent") location
of sign
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(d) Along 50 mile per hour (mph) roadways:
Size of Lettering for 50 mph Roadways
—is, —16' —17" 1 1 18 .
350
300
250
- 1 00
150
too
so
0
a 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 so 90 Lao Ila
O'stance betwmn the sip and the OrWow" (off -so - ft. I
Determine the location of sign parallel to the roadway (Lateral Distance) and the distance
between the sign and the driveway i.Off -Set). Plot the point corresponding to the lateral and off-
set distances. Select the letter size corresponding to the line including or immedi2tety above the
plotted point. When a sign is intended to serve both approaches, plot a point for each approach
and select the larger letter size-
Vwsum dstw" bOwem the sip and
the beginning of ft d6vemy rN sign
dorrrsbeanr of the drivemy W"Num amunm ftm
Assume a 0 ft daunm for signs in (aff-sed-mian* odge oftavei lane
, V— advance of ft drive distn"
t off -set disranee)
Vusum distance tom
edge of bard Isle
(Werai drsb-*
Ow
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RgMuf 1j"
I" bca6"
of sign
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(e) Along 55 mile per hour (mph) roadways:
350
300
i
� 250
MO
150
100
i
4
l 50
0
0 10 20 30 40 s0 50 70 30 90 100
oiscance between the sign and site orivewsy loff . &I
Determine the location of sign parades to the roadway (Lateral Distance) and the distance
Letween the sign and the driveway (Off -Set). Plot the point corresponding to the lateral and off-
set distances_ Select the letter size corresponding to the Mne induding or immediately above the
plotted point. When a sign is intended to serve both approaches, plot a point for each approach
and select the larger letter size.
Afuswe dial w" betee m the sign+ and
the beg*ww q of thtt driveway fbr sigrn
Assume a g R distirtt a for signs in dtnvnslrem of the dti mny M*asnte OWANroe from
V— advxwe d the ddm*ay fofrsrt+Osfance) UWat distarwO
Toff -set disbneei
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ad sign
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x.17' -is ..- ...19" 20`