Item P02 P.2
G* BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe Mayor Sylvia Murphy,District 5
The Florida Keys l'U � � Mayor Pro Tern Danny Kolhage,District 1
�pw° Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Heather Carruthers,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
May 22, 2019
Agenda Item Number: P.2
Agenda Item Summary #5270
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: County Attorney's Office
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Steve Williams (305) 289-2584
10:30 A.M.
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of proposed draft sign code by Nancy Stroud, Esq.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Due to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the case of Reed v. Town of
Gilbert, the County Attorney advised the Board that the County's sign code required updating. On
October 19, 2016, the County entered into a contract with Nancy Stroud, Esq. with the Law Firm of
Lewis, Stroud and Deutsch, P.L., to serve as outside legal counsel to review and report on the
Monroe County Sign Code in regards to the holding of that Supreme Court case.
Ms. Stroud has examined the County's sign code. This presentation is being brought before the
Board of County Commissioners for discussion and direction.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
February 21, 2018 —Discussion held
October 19, 2016 —Approval of Nancy Stroud Contract
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff desires direction from the Board on whether to initiate the
legislative process for amending the sign code.
DOCUMENTATION:
LDC_Chapter_142_SIGNS_Outline TOC J9.21.18
LDC_Chapter_l42_SIGNS_draft 9.21.18
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
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Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
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Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
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REVIEWED BY:
Steve Williams Completed 05/02/2019 4:44 PM
Cheryl Cioffari Completed 05/03/2019 5:24 PM
Emily Schemper Completed 05/06/2019 3:35 PM
Peter Morris Completed 05/06/2019 3:42 PM
Cynthia McPherson Completed 05/07/2019 10:34 AM
Christine Hurley Skipped 05/06/2019 5:56 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 05/07/2019 3:20 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 05/07/2019 8:13 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 05/22/2019 9:00 AM
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Chapter 142 SIGNS
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Sec.142-1.Purpose and Intent.
The purposes w H4o-R of this chapter are to promote the public health, safety and general
welfare through reasonable, consistent, content neutral and non-discriminatory gn standards.
The sign standards of this chapter are intended to meet the statutory requirement of Section
163.3202(f), Florida Statutes, for county land development regulations that regulate signage.
They are also intended to implement the Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan, 0
especially Objective 101.15 ("Monroe County shall enforce and maintain the existing sign
regulations in order to maintain and improve the visual character of the Conn and protect as
adjacent land uses'°)and Objective 30L6("Monroe County shall provide a transportation system
that facilitates scenic corridor enhancement and beautification within the Florida Keys"). The
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adversely impact aesthetics and safety. They are not intended to censor speech or to regulate 91
Viewpoints, but to serve substantial governmental interests and, in some cases, compelling
governmental interests such as traffic safety and warning signs of threats to bodily injury or 4-
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Monroe County is a vital,primarily ,resort community,uniquely situated at the southernmost area
of Florida in an historic and environmentally sensitive area. It is a designated Florida Area of
Critical State Concern, and its major transportation corridor is U.S. Route 1, also designated the
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Florida Keys Scenic Highway and a Federal Scenic Highway iway Corridor. The economic base of
the county is heavily dependent on visitors from all over the nation and the world. In order to 00
preserve and promote the county as a desirable place to live,work and play,a pleasing,visually T-
attractive and safe environment is very important. The regulation of signs contributes �
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(1) Facilitate the implementation of goals, objectives and policies set forth in the
comprehensive plan relating to sign control, community character and scenic resources
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(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 �I
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;
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(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;
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(6) Promote the general welfare, including enhancement of property values and scenic E
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; E
(7) Improve pedestrian and traffic safety by regulating signs so as not to interfere with,
distract or obstruct the vision of motorists,bicyclists or pedestrians; 0
(8) Provide standards regarding the non-content based aspects of signs which are consistent as
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and beautification of streets, sidewalks, public parks, public right-of-way, and other C
public places and spaces, are protected by exercising reasonable controls over the �
physical characteristics and structural design of signs;
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is allowed to visually dominate his neighbor;
(�_l 1)Authorize the use of signs in commercial and industrial areas that are:
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c. An expression of the identity of the individual proprietors and the community as a
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excessive, overpowering advertising which would have a detrimental effect on the C14
character and appearance of commercial and industrial areas, or which could unduly
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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:
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Area of a sign. Refer to Section 142-5(1).
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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. E
Billboard means any sign that is required to be registered with the Florida Department of
Transportation(FDOT)pursuant to F.S. Chapter 479 and exceeds the size limitations set forth in
Section 142-4 of this chapter.
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variable message ca2ability can be electronically programmed.
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Clear sight triangle means a triangular-shaped area at any driveway connection to a public street 00
and at all street intersections, as required in Section 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 y
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 �I
establishment,products,services or other messages,whether in permanent or removable form. Z
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Facade means the face of a building or structure is most nearly parallel with the right-of-way nil
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
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Face of sign means the planes of a sign on which copy could be placed, including trim and
background.
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.
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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 E
easement including canals, shorelines and runways that affords vehicular access to the property
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between the points of intersection of the side lot lines with such right-of-way or easement.Where E
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 0
curb cut exists.Also referred to as"property frontage."
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Government min means any temporary or permanent sign erected by or on the order of a public
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or upon the ground, such upright or brace being directly attached in or upon the ground and ,-
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exterior source,including outline,reflective or phosphorescent light,whether or not the source of U)
light is directly affixed as part of the sign. a
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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 NNxlhiroh afe intended to pFovide
people-which direct persons to prohibited or pennitted activities,or conditions on
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Licensed sign contractor means any person holding a valid certificate of competency in sign
erection issued by the county.
Off-premises commercial advertisinz means a nonaccessory billboard or sign which directs cyl
attention to a business, commodity, service, or attraction that is sold, offered or exiSill
elsewhere than upon the same lot where such sign is displayed. �I
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nonaccessory billboard or sign that displays offsite commercial advertising. 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.Chapter 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.
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Permanent sign means a sign which intended to be and is so constructed as to be of lasting and
enduring condition,remaining unchanged in character,condition(beyond normal wear and tear)
and position and in a permanent manner affixed to the ground,wall or building E
Plane means any surface such as a rectangle, square,triangle,circle or sphere that is capable of
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carrying items of information; any area enclosed by an imaginary line describing a rectangle, E
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 0
to any other permanent structure or which is specifically designed to be transported. This
definition shall include,but not be limited to, trailer signs,A-frame signs, and sandwich board as
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of it;or owned,leased or controlled by a person for living accommodations.
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Zeal estate sign means a sign used solely for the purpose of offering for sale,lease,or rent the Commented[n7]:Not needed if the temporary sign cl
property upon which the sign is placed "— -3" are adopted
"opozl fo-r iit �eti�it— i�d " el—li e." Such signs are allowed only while a property is for
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Rotating sign (or revolving sign) means a sign that revolves or turns or has external sign cv�
elements that revolve or turn. Such sign may be rower-driven or 12roj2elled by the force of wind
or air. Rotating signs include MLilti-prism or tri-vision signs with a series of triangular sections
that rotate and stop to show multiple images or messages in the same area at different times.
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:
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(2�1)Merchandise that is not otherwise incorporated into a sign structure;
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(42)Models or products incorporated in a window display;
(41)Works of art that do not contain advertising messages and in no way identify a product,
use or service;or
(-54)Scoreboards located on athletic fields.
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sign,including decorative cover.
Special event sign means a temporary sign erected by a nonprofit organization or organizations,
holding a valid comity public assembly pennit,with a purpose to advertise a special event. U)
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or boat, whether licensed or unlicensed, for the primary purpose of advertising commercial
products or services, conveying commercial messages or directing people to a business or
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Wall-mounted sign means any sign mounted on or painted on and parallel to the facade or wall of
a building.
Window sign means any sign mounted to or painted on,or visible through a window for display
to the public.
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exempted as provided herein. The procedure for variances is set forth in Section 142-45.
The procedure for amendments to the text of this chapter is set forth in Chapter 102,
Article V.
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The following activities shall not be subject to tile 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.
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4L Changing of the wJ*@Ftis ,,copy o,� of a lawfully existing r.>,.,,,,.oa io`,
sign,whether manual or automatic,unless the change of cop changes hanges the function of �s
or j2umose of the sign which as a result requires adherence to a different time,manner
or location regulation as>7rovided herein, or changes the style tyl2e, size or color not
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ehan-g&d. The necessity to obtain a building permit for such work shall be governed
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navigable waterway or body of water; exce that the foregoing does not exempt a
sin for a commercial use that is visible from an abutting residential use.
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premises businesses as permitted in Section 142-48=, visible from a designated scenic
hiWhway, unless and until the applicant provides documentation from the Florida
Department of Transp_Irtation(EDDY)that the sign is>7ennitted by or that a>7ennit is not
necessary from the f'DOT;
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images or audio to be visible or audible from any public street,-of sidewalk or navigable
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(7)Vehicle signs parked No p@rson shall park any v@luiel@, ' ' zbarg@,raft,
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of-way, navigable waterways and beaches, or on private property so as to be clearly
visible from any public right-of-way,
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intended to prohibit incidental signage on a functional, licensed vehicle which is 04
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 an teR+p4 ffy attached
roof sign that identifies the delivery 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;
(8)Portable signs,except for signs as permitted in Section 142-
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(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;
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sign mounted on top of a flat roof or on top of any horizontal awning;
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interference;
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(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;
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or drawn upon rocks or other natural features or tacked,nailed or attached in any way to C
utility poles; �
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on any curb,sidewalk,post,pole,hydrant,bridge,tree or other surface located on public 0
property or over or across any public or private street except as may otherwise expressly U)
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(18) floodlights or beacon lights, except when reguired by the federal Aviation
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other than warning suns,safety suns,or government regulatory suns;
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right of way of any road,street or highway;and
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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.
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It shall be unlawfid for any person or business to constnuct, alter or maintain a sign
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stnucture, as defined in the building code without first obtaining a building permit from E
the county in accordance with the provisions of the building code and applicable law.
pennit fees for a building pennit shall be paid in accordance with applicable county fee
schedules. Except for temporary signs and signs specifically provided by this chapter,all 0
other signs require a sign permit pursuant to this section,in addition to a building pennit.
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(b) Sign permit application and review.
A sign pennit application shall be prepared and submitted on forms available at the U)
building department. The sign pennit application is in addition to any building pennit 9
application required by the building code. pennit fees for a sign permit shall be paid in
accordance with applicable county fee schedules. The sign pennit application shall be IL
reviewed by the building department or other department as designated by the County 0
Manager. The department staff shall provide a written completeness decision within ten 0
business day after submission of an application,which shall provide applicant with notice U)
of any deficiencies. The process may continue until the applicant has submitted a
complete application or requests In writing that the application be reviewed as submitted.�, _ - Commented[n15]:This can be deleted if too complic
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(1) A sin pennit shall be either approved, approved with any condition specifically
described and set forth in the county code of ordinances, or disapproved, and the
decision shall be reduced to writing. In the event that no decision is rendered within
thirt 39)business days following a complete application andyment of applicable
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explanation for a denial of a sign pennit shall inchude a citation to the applicable tl5�
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pennit: in the event that the applicant fails to receive a statutorily required
explanation, the applicant shall submit a written request for the explanation to the
ffi ilding Official via certified mail.
(2) A decision of approval with conditions or a denial shall be a final decision of the
county if the applicant chooses not to seek reconsideration,by writing,within ten(10)
business days of the denial. The applicant may seek no more than one
reconsideration. A decision of reconsideration shall be rendered within twenty_(20�
business days of receipt of the written application for reconsideration.
(3) An written appeal of the final sign pennit decision or reconsideration shall be taken to
the Plarming Commission within thirty (30)business days from the rendering of the - commented[n16]:Go to court,or local board such
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(d) Administrative sign area variance. The Planning Director is authorized to grant commented[n17]:Moved from sec.142-6
administrative variances to the maximum area per face requirements set forth in Section
142-8 for ground-mounted suns that accommodate more than a single user (i.e. tenant,
business,organization).
�1) Applicationl. An application shall be submitted to the Planning and Environmental - commented[nis]:slight modification here-submits
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maximum area per face requirements for ground-mounted suns that accommodate more
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face/side of the ground-mounted sign;
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square feet in area unless a variance is granted by the planning Commission in
accordance with Section 142-5(e);
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double-sided signs unless a variance is granted by the Planning Commission in z
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the_.PlanniLig..Director shall issue a written decision of
denial to the applicant with an explanation of reasons for the denial.
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Only.after preliminarily determining that an application for a variance complies with 0
the standar_ds the planning Director shall provide written notice by regular mail to
owners of real property located within 300 feet of the property that is the subject o P
the application. The notice shall provide a brief..description of the proposed
administrative variance and indicate where the application..may.be examined. The
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public hearing by the Planning Commission 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 all be conducted and noticed in
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(1)Application. An application shall be submitted to the Plaiuiing and Environmental
Resources Department on a form approved by the Department.
(2) Standards. The Planning Commission shall grant..q..variance only if the applicant
demonstrates that all of the following standards are met:
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Plamling Commission. The Planning Director shall review the entire application and 00
all public responses thereto and prepare a staff report with recommendations for the
Plamling Commission. The application shall be heard at a regularly scheduled y
meeting of the Planning Commission.Notice,posting and hearing requirements shall
be in accordance with Section 110-5.
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Within 30 business 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 Planning Commission shall issue a written variance decision. If the cv
variance is denied the written decision shall provide reasons for the denial.
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The requirements of this section shall apply to all signs whether or not a pennit is required,
unless otherwise noted below:
(a) �jeaswiements. Commented[n24]:was sec.142-5(a)and(b)
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provided that the supporting stnictures are not used for advertising Durposes and
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are of an area equal to or less than the pennitted 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.
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b. When a single sign stnecture 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 re ug lar geometric form enclosing the outer edges
of all the separate signs or sign elements. However,undecorated space of up to 12 g'
inches between separate sign panels may be excluded from the sign area
measurement where necessary to provide stnectural support members or to provide P
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vertical distance measured from the ton of the stnecture to the finished ground IL
elevation of the site at the base of the sign. In no event shall excess fill be used to 0
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property on which the sign is placed and the sign contractor shall each be held —
responsible for adherence to this chapter and Chapter 6. n order for 1 sign application to — Commented[n27]:was in sec.142-4 0
be approved, the property owner must grant access to the property_ for inspection
purposes,for the life of the sign. C14
(c) County sign member. 11 signs for which a permit is required by this chapter shall not be - commented[nzs]:slightly reworded from sec.inz-s �
erected, displayed, rebuilt, repaired, the copy changed, painted or otherwise maintained
until and unless the count sygnpermit member is painted or otherwise affixed to the sign
or sign stnecture in such a mamler as to be plainly visible from grade. z
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(1) Clear sight triangle. No sign shall be erected that would impair visibility at a �I
street intersection or driveway entrance pursuant to section 114-201.
(2) Clearance from high-voltage power lines. Signs shall be located in such a way
that they maintain a clearance of ten feet to all overhead electrical conductors and I
a three-foot clearance on all secondary voltage service drops.
(3) Setbacks from property lines. The minimum setback for signs shall be five feet,
setbacks shall be measured from the property line to the farthest extension of the
sign,including any overhangs,guy wires and supports.
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�4) Scenic corridor bufferyard. Where a scenic corridor bufferyard is re ud fired
pursuant to section 114-125, ground-mounted signs shall only be erected in the
immediate vicinity of a driveway.
(5) fences. The authorized ground-mounted sign not requiring a pennit may be
placed on a fence regardless of setbacks provided the sign does not extend above
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(e) Structure design,engineering and constniction. commented[n30]:was sec inz-sdesign,
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appropriate detailed provisions of the Florida Building Code relating to design, �
stnictural members and connections.
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a pennit being issued. Wind load calculations shall be contained in the
e�ineering drawings. The building official may set wind load requirements
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safety and welfare of the public or property owners surrounding the sign. The 00
building official may request wind load calculations for signs of less than 40
square feet in area prior to issuing a pennit.
(4) 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
sins to a bracket or brackets and signs to the support building or stnicture
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shall be of galvanized steel or of an equivalent corrosive-resistant material. All
such sign supports shall be an integral part of the sign. tl5�
(5) 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 supporphw members or connections.
�6) Double-faced signs. Double-faced signs with opposing faces map not have an
interior angle greater than 45I. Commented[n31]:slightly reworded to create a stan
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(f) Electric signs and illuminated signs.
(1) All electric signs shall require a pennit 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
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by the National Electrical Code,current edition.All electric suns shall be erected
and installed by an entity authorized to do so by chapter 6, 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 E
service shall be by an entity authorized by chapter 6.
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(2) Artificial light used to illuminate any sign from outside the boundaries of such
sin shall be screened in a manner that prevents the light source from being
visible from any right-of-way or adjacent property. 0
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braces supports, guys and anchors, shall be maintained so as to present a neat, clean 00
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. y
�h) Discontinue4 signs. Beginning January 1,2019, discontinUed signs shall be reglulated as ' Commented[n32]:suggested new provision;provide �
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a message pertaining to a time,event or purpose that no longer applies shall be deemed to i9
be discontinued.
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maintain such sign. �I
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responsibility of the property owner to remove the discontinued sign and to parch and g'
conceal any and all damage to any other stnucture resulting from removal of the sign.
(4) Removal of a discontinued sign shall include all sign support components, angle
irons poles and other remnants of the discontinued sign that are not currently in use or
proposed for immediate reuse as evidenced by a sign permit application.
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(1) Community business directory suns.The county may work with FDOT District band
local communities to develop a sign program that promotes businesses within
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(2) Community identification signs. The county may work with MOT District 6 to E
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. 0
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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
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noncommercial message unrelated to the business located on the premises where the sign 0
is erected or a commercial message related to the business and located on the business 0
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contrary, no sign or sign stricture shall be subject to any limitation based upon the gj
viewpoint of the message contained on such sign or displayed on such sign stricture.
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temporary suns that meet the criteria and limitations set forth below shall be allowed, and shall
not require a sign pennit unless specifically required below.
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following limitations:
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(4) Signs may be utilized for no more than XX times per Vear_foratotalof
no more than XX days per years.
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The court's decision in Baldwin Park portends additional c0 es
for local governments regulating signage in the post-Reed (� n
(II.Notwithstanding the temporal and frequency limits set forth In subsections(d) of Gilbert era.Since Reed,many local governments have i nr
and (e), temporary signs may be Installed or erected on property undergoing the types of regulations that Baldwin Park utilized,i.e.reg s
that are not content based on their face,but which allow' 2s"
permitted Constriction after a valid building permit has been issued but must be during certain,well-recognized times ofthe year,times wl
removed withal 30 days of the Issuance of a Certificate of occupancy. These property is for sale(in the case of real estate signs)or and
temporary signs Shall reglilre a sign permit. construction(in the case of construction signs),or when b f) es
host special events.The court's decision in Baldwin Park s 0
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(1) Trench signs. Tench signs shall be allowed, neon approval of the Board of County
Commissioners,at any designated bus stops subject to the following limitations:
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a.Tenches in residential areas shall not have signs,except a bench donor sign containing- — Formatted:Indent:Left: o.s°
the donoes logo or symbol,not exceeding two inches by 16 inches in size; C9
b. Tenches in commercial areas shall be allowed to have sig_ns on the back rest not to cvl
exceed a total of six square feet; and
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c.Tench signs shall be limited to one per designated bus stop.Tusiness affiliation and law
enforcement signs.
(2)Business affiliation and law enforcement signs.
Signs displayed neon the premises denoting professional and trade associations with
which the occupant is affiliated, and inc hiding, but not limited to, forms of payment
accepted by the occupant, and other si is pertaining to public safety and law
enforcement provided the total of such signs does not exceed four square feet
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that SUCK signs are posted on or near the entrance doors and the total of SUCK siglls does number,'open'or'closed,''shirts and shoes required;'nc
soliciting,'and'no loitering', as too content-based
not exceed six square feet; r
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tablets?Why the different size?
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"Signs located entirely on the property to which the sign p
and which are intended to provide direction to pedestrian
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"handicapped parking,"etc.,provided such signs do note: 0 x
Each husiness frontage shall be allowed to display two flags Containiiw any commercial square feet per sign face." 91
graphic, Symbol, logo or other advertising message, provided that no SleCli flag Shall Commented[n43]:Deleted:"There shall be no numb IL ee
exceed 50 square feet i11 Size. limit on the display of the flag of any nation,organization 4_
nations,state,city,or fraternal,religious,or civic organiza 0
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offices shall be allowed one additional illuminated ground-mooted or wall-in ounted.sign =
not exceeding 32 square feet per face to identify each emergency entrance. Commented[n45]:should the extra sign be subjectti 0
permit?
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(9)Memorial signs or tablets.
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cut into any masonry surface or when constnected of bronze or other noncombustible
materials provided the total of such signs does not exceed eight square feet. Signs �I
recognizing persons or points of historic interest may be placed on any parcel, if
applicable to the parcel,but Shall not exceed foul Sig are feet. Commented[n47]:Was originally listed as"monumei
but added to memorial sign.Whythe difference in size?
(10)Nameplates. C14I
Signs bearing only property numbers, street addresses, mailbox members, estate names,
the occupation of the occupant or names of occupants of the premises,provided the signs
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(11)posted property signs.
Posted_property Sl ns�provided they individually do not exceed 1.5 SCjliare feet in area per Commented[n48]:Deleted"such as,but not limited
sign and iiot exceeding fotir ill lllimber per lot, or of SUCK Number, Spacing,and Size as IS following,which indicate"no trespassing,""beware of do€
dumping,"or similar warning"
required per state statutes. Such signs shall not be illuminated nor shall they project over
any public right-of-way.
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(1) 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. I shall be regulated pursuant to section
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chapter, all other commercial and nonresidential uses in these land use (zoning)districts g'
shall be allowed one ground-mounted sign and wall-mounted signage which shall be
limited as follows:
a. The ground-mounted sign shall be limited to 32 square feet in area per face and eight
feet in height;and
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only, giving only the name of the subdivision, or residential development, may be E
granted a permit at each main entrance into such subdivision or development from C
each abutting street. E
b.The following limitations shall apply:
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entity that will be responsible for permits and maintenance of the signs; as
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be allowed one ground-mounted sign and wall-mounted signage that shall be limited as
follows: 0
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maximum of 64 square feet for all faces)and eight feet in height; T7
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b.Wall-mounted signage shall be limited to a total of 32 square feet;and
c.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. �I
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(4)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,URN,URM-L). C14
(c)Permanent Ssigns in commercial/nonresidential areas. AD, Cl, C2, CFA, CFSD,DR, I,MF,
MI,MU,RV,SC,UC) shall require a sign j2ermit and-
N4�, NU N4; RV c7�,TIC}whoe size and mamber shall be cale hte:.'nennitted based on the
amount of property frontage and business frontage as follows: C1
(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
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signage:
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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:
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b.Parcels that are on a corner of two public streets shall be allowed either:
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1.One ground-mounted sign for each property frontage;or
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2. 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.
c.Where a street or highway is divided as occurs on Key Largo,which results in a parcel UI
of land in the median of the street or highway then the property shall be considered to
have a frontage on each side.
d. 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 IP4 I,-A;.,..fi - ,-„-7�.�z�, - Commented[n491:content based,so deleted
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e. 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.
f. 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 E
more than one fish replica. Signs allowed under this provision shall be exempt from
shoreline setback requirements.
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h.Any parcel that does not have a ground-mounted sign as defined in Section 142-2 shall L_
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: 0
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permit number shall be permanently affixed to the sign in a plainly visible
manner; 0
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feet in height,exclusive of legs that can be no more than six(6)inches in height; T7
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joined at the top;
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the business is also located The sign t!5
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devices attached thereto;and
P8. The sign shall be stored indoors during tropical storm/hurricane watches and
warnings and other severe weather advisories;
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i. 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 an Administrative Variance w&-a t4n�L4
i-Hpursuant to Section 142-45. E
(2}Wall-mounted signs. E
a. 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 U
determining compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
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more than 24 inches from the facade or wall to which it is attached.
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to two square feet times the length of the individual business frontage.
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shall be allowed wall-mounted signage on the wall not considered to be the front(i.e., 0
a side street)equal in area to one square foot times the length of such wall. U)
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streets shall be allowed wall-mounted signage on the side walls equal in area to one- a
half square foot times the length of the side of the building. 00
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f. If the rear of a commercial or other nonresidential building faces a public street or y
public parking lot,a wall-mounted sign up to a maximum of eight square feet shall be
allowed per individual business.
g. On a multistory commercial or other nonresidential building, wall-mounted signage �I
shall be permitted for each additional floor as outlined in subsection �(3)b.3. �f this Commented[n52]:??need correct reternce
section. C7
h. Theaters, museums, auditoriums and fairgrounds and similar uses providing regular 04
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.Drive-through or carry-out services shall be allowed one wall-mounted
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not viewable from any
right-of-way and provided that the sign is limited to a maximum of 40 square feet.
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(3)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:
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a.The sign does not exceed eight square feet per face;
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c.The sign is perpendicular to the facade of the building;and
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any portion of its allowance for one(1)ground-mounted sign to another nonresidential,lawfully-
established business not located on U.S. 1. 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 e)
providing the off premises signage. Such off-premises signage shall be limited to one sign face C
per direction on U.S. 1. Off-premises advertising is also subject to subsections(3)a.and(3)b. of I-
this section 4nd to regulations pursuant to F.S.Chapter 479. — cnS41:Need correct reference 4
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A permit must be obtained from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Outdoor 0
Advertising office for any off-premises sign that is within 600 feet of the nearest edge of the U.S. U)
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). U)
The Building Department shall not issue any building permit for an off-premise sign until the C1
applicant provides documentation from the FDOT indicating that a proposed off-premise sign is 00
permitted by the FDOT or that a permit is not necessary from the FDOT. It is the responsibility T7
of the applicant to obtain all federal,state and local permits for any off-premises sign. y
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(1) Suns required or provided at the direction of county, state or federal government �I
shall be allowed on public right of way without a sign pennit but shall comply
the county building code and other applicable regulations of the county, state or C9
federal government. Such signs may include:
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(a) The erection of government signs in the right-of--way of U.S. 1 as are
otherwise allowable pursuant to state or federal law. Examples of
government signs shall inclnde, but not be limited to, "Welcome to the
Florida Keys," "Thank You for Visiting the Florida Keys," and signs that
identify reco_nized communities or municipalities;and
(b) Traffic control signs erected by the county,state or federal government.
(2) Any sign erected by or at the direction of the federal, state, or county government as
required by statute. Snch signs shall not reduce the authorized size or number of signs
otherwise allowed by this chapter. All signs allowed pursuant to this paragraph shall
be the minimum necessary to comply with the applicable law.
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Sec.142-710.Nonconforming Signs.
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Lawfully established signs which become non-compliant and or nonconforming to the current
regulations as a result of any amendment to this chapter may continue only as follows: E
(a)For nonconforming ground-mounted signs,changes of eapy,inekiditigtype style size or
color changes;may be performed, provided that a permit is obtaine
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4@ sign isin compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(b)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
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cumulative costs of repair or reconstruction exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost of any 91
nonconforming sign. The Planning and Environmental Resources Department shall maintain
an independently verified schedule of the replacement cost of signs. 4-
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treated separately from wall-mounted and all other signage. For examplel, where both the Commented[n57]:Change of copy is content-based. ,�;
ground-mounted and wall-mounted signs of a particular parcel are nonconforming, the
change of type style, size or color of copy of a wall-mounted sign shall not require that the U)
ground-mounted signage be brought into compliance. However, where a sign other than a a
ground-mounted sign is required to be brought into compliance, all of the signs of an 00
establishment other than the ground-mounted signs shall be brought into full compliance with 17
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(d�)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 Chapter 134, Article III. The
specific conditions under which a designated sign is allowed to continue shall be set forth in
the resolution of the Board of County Commissionersoc-C.
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Penalties for violation of this chapter shall be as provided in XXX; however,
nothwithstanding anything in the Land Development Code , a >7enalty for violation of this
chapter shall be limited to civil penalties only and shall not extend to any criminal penalty
including but not limited to incarceration.
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subsection,paragraph,subparagraph,sentence,phrase,clause,term,or word of this sign code U)
is declared unconstitutional by the final and valid judgment or decree of any court of 0
competent jurisdiction,this declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any �
other part, section, subsection p, aragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phas re, clanse, term, or IL
word of this code. 0
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(b) severability where less speech results. This subsection shall not be interpreted to limit the
effect of subsection (1) above, or any other applicable severability provisions in the land
development code or any adopting ordinance. The county specifically intends that
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severability shall be applied to these sign regulations even if the result would be to allow less
speech in the county,whether by subjecting currently exempt signs to permitting orb s� 00
other means. T—
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interpreted to limit the effect of subsection (1) above, or any other applicable severability
provisions m the land development code or any adopting ordinance. The county specifically
intends that severability shall be applied to prohibited signs and prohibited sign locations,so I
that each of the prohibited sign types listed in that section shall continue to be prohibited
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irrespective of whether another sign prohibition is declared unconstitutional or invalid.
(d) Severability of prohibition on off-premises signs. This subsection shall not be interpreted to cyl
limit the effect of subsection(1)above,or any other applicable severability provisions in the
land development code or any adopting ordinance.If any or all of the sign code,or any other �I
provision of the county's land development code is declared unconstitutional or invalid by the
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final and valid jndgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, the county specifically
intends that that declaration shall not affect the prohibition on off-premises signs.
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Sec.142-413.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: 0
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set distances.Select the letter size corresponding to the line including or immediately above the Ci
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plotted point When a sign is mended to serve both approaches.pint a point for each approach �
and select the larger letter size.
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