4589 Modifying Schedule K & UOrdinance No. 2021-4589
An ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida
substantially and comprehensively revising and amending the
provisions of Schedule "K", City of Sanford Code/Land Development
Regulations (LDRs), relating to the requirements for and regulation of
signs, and Schedule "U" of the LDRs, generally pertaining to overlay
districts as that Schedule relates to signage; providing for a savings
provision; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing
for codification and the correction of scrivener's errors and providing
for an effective date.
Be it enacted by the People of the City of Sanford, Florida:
Section 1. Substantial And Comprehensive Revisions And Amendments
Of Schedule "K", City Of Sanford Code/Land Development Regulations (LDRS),
Requirements For And Regulation Of Signs, And Schedule "U" Of The LDRS,
Generally Pertaining To Overlay Districts; Signage Regulation.
Schedule "K" and Schedule "U" of the City of Sanford Code/Land Development
Regulations are substantially revised and amended to read as set forth in the Exhibits to
this Ordinance which, by this reference thereto, are incorporated herein as if fully set forth
herein verbatim.
Section 2. Conflicts.
All ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section 3. Severability.
If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance is determined
to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, said determination shall not be held to
invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any other section, sentence, phrase,
word, or portion of this Ordinance not otherwise determined to be invalid, unlawful, or
unconstitutional.
Section 4. Savings; Effect Of Ordinance.
The prior actions of the City of Sanford in terms of the matters relating to any and
all actions and activities of the City pertaining to the City's Land Development
RegulationslLand Development Code, or of an associated nature, are hereby ratified and
affirmed and, without in any way limiting the foregoing, this Section applies to signage
regulation in every respect.
Section 5. Codification; Scrivener's Errors.
(a). The exhibits referenced in Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be codified and
all other sections shall not be codified.
(b). The sections, divisions and provisions of this Ordinance may be
renumbered or re -lettered as deemed appropriate by the Code codifier.
(c). Typographical errors and other matters of a similar nature that do not affect
the intent of this Ordinance, as determined by the City Clerk and City Attorney, may be
corrected with the endorsement of the City Manager, or designee, without the need for a
public hearing.
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Section 6. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon enactment.
Passed and adopted this 8t" day of February, 2021.
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CITY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM 21-042
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 AGENDA
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
PREPARED BY: Jordan Smith, AICP, PP — Senior Planner
SUBMITTED BY: Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr., City Mana
SUBJECT: Modifications; Schedule "K", Sign
District As It Relates To Signage; Cii
Ordinance No. 4589 X
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
❑ Unify Downtown & the Waterfront
❑ Promote the City's Distinct Culture
® Update Regulatory Framework
❑ Redevelop and Revitalize Disadvantaged Communities
SYNOPSIS:
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ins, And Schedule "U", Overlay
Development Regulations (LDRs);
Amendments to Schedule "K" and Schedule "U" of the City's Land Development Regulations (LDRs)
have been prepared in the context of Ordinance No. 4589.
FISCAL/STAFFING STATEMENT:
There is no fiscal impact. However, by maintaining a responsive and current (in terms of controlling
law) set of LDRs protects the City by virtue of reduced controversies due to ambiguity in application or
interpretation, litigation, and the resulting loss of staff time and other City resources.
BACKGROUND:
Signs are ubiquitous throughout the City and their placement, size and construction are primarily
regulated by the City's sign regulations as set forth in Schedule "K" and Schedule "U" of the City's
LDRs. Staff has identified several sections in the regulations, that require an amendment due to the 2015
United States Supreme Court case of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, which found content -based sign
regulations to constitute an unconstitutional restriction of free speech.
The Court found that the Gilbert sign regulations required the regulator to read the message and
administer a different set of regulations based on that message or "content". If the regulation of signs is
content based on its face, then it is subject to strict scrutiny since the sign is a form of speech and speech
is protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
The proposed Schedule "K" of the City's LDRs sign code amendments consist of the following:
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• Compliance with Reed v. Gilbert. Staff has developed a version of the City's sign code that has
attempted to eliminate content -based regulations and replace them with content -neutral
regulations. In many case, the general framework of the content -based regulation (for example,
permitted location, duration, and quantity) has been preserved, but in other cases regulations and
sign categories have been merged, changed or deleted.
• Code clean up. The new sign code features a streamlined code that no longer include redundant,
out-of-date, and/or self-contradictory provisions. Some definitions have been re -worked to more
clearly defined terms used throughout the sign code.
• Consolidation. Consolidated sign regulations from Schedule "K", Sign Regulations, and
Schedule "U", Overlay District, as it relates to signage, of the City's LDRs into one Schedule.
• New table for Temporary Sign. To further clarify sign regulations and create consistent, easy
to follow rules, staff has added a table for each of the zoning districts.
• Temporary sign on private property. The removal of references to political signs, real estate
signs and construction signs; amending the duration of temporary sign to 1 per year per premises
with a maximum duration of display of no more than a 30 day period per calendar year.
• Electronic Message Boards and Changeable Copy Reader Boards. The addition of
regulations to allow for electronic message board and changeable copy reader boards.
LEGAL REv[EW:
The Assistant City Attorney has assisted in the drafting of Ordinance No. 4589, but may require
additional drafting efforts.
The City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 4589 on January 25, 2021.
The City Clerk published notice of the 2"d Public Hearing in the Sanford Herald on February 7, 2021.
REGOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission adopt Ordinance No. 4589.
Additional comments or recommendations may be presented by staff at the meeting.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
"I move adopt Ordinance No. 4589."
Attachments: 0). Schedule "K" of the City's LDRs (proposed amendments).
(2). Schedule "U" of the City's LDRs (proposed amendments).
(3). Ordinance No. 4589.
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SCHEDULE K
SIGN REGULATIONS
SECTION 1.0 PURPOSE AND INTENT
A. The purpose and intent of the sign regulations, referred to herein as the "Sign Code" from
time -to -time, is to provide comprehensive and balanced set of sign regulations that will preserve the
right of free speech and expression; avoid excessive levels of visual clutter or distraction that are
potentially harmful to traffic and pedestrian safety, property values, business opportunities, and
community appearance; and ensure that signs are well -constructed and maintained and expressive
of the identity of individual activities and the community as a whole. The purpose and intent of
these regulations is such that the City will not be a regulator of content, but shall regulate the time,
place and manner of the commercial and non-commercial speech that are associated with signage.
The City shall not distinguish between commercial and non-commercial speech in the
implementation and enforcement of these regulations.
SECTION 2.0 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply to the implementation and interpretation of this Sign Code
and definitions set forth in the City Code and the Florida Statutes may also be used.
Beacon Light. Any light with 1 or more beams, capable of being directed in any direction or
directions, or capable of being revolved automatically, or having any part thereof capable of being
revolved automatically. Beacon lights are prohibited within the City.
Bench Sign. Any sign painted on or affixed to a bench or to a public transportation shelter. Bench
signs are subject to approval by the City Commission.
Billboard. Any outdoor advertising sign erected and maintained by an advertising business or
service, upon which advertising matter may be displayed and which generally advertise firms and
organizations that, along with their goods and services, are not located on the same premises as the
sign; and whose surface is sold, rented, or leased for the display of advertising material. New
billboards are prohibited within the City.
FaVade. Exterior front or face of the building, the appearance presented to the world.
Fence Sign. Any sign attached to a fence or masonry wall utilized as a fence.
Mural. Mural means any inscription, artwork, figure, wall mural, graffiti, marking, hand -painted,
hand -tiled, digitally printed restorative image or design, including mixed media, which is
observable from the public right of way or from a public space. 1
' Same definition as provided in Section 2-502 of the City Code.
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Out Parcel. Lots platted or leased along the periphery of a shopping center project or large retail
store which are intended to be occupied by a single user. Typically such lots are less than 2 acres in
area (this is not a criteria and is a mere definitional explanation); are subordinate in size to the
parcel which contains a multi -tenant shopping center building or large retail store; and share access,
utilities, drainage, parking and open space with the parcel containing the anchor tenant.
Pennant. Any flag -like piece of cloth, plastic or paper attached to any staff, cord, building or other
structure that tapers to a point and hangs loosely and is used for the purpose of attracting attention
to the site.
Premise(s). The contiguous lot or lots, plots, portions or parcels of land considered a unit for a
single development or activity.
Public Safety Sign. A sign necessary for the identification, operation or protection of public service
structures or signs incident to a legal process or necessary to the public safety or welfare.
Reader Board. A sign designed to accommodate changeable copy including, but not limited to,
individual letters and numbers that can be removed and replaced by hand. Electronic message
centers are not considered part of this definition.
Shopping Center. A group of commercial or non-commercial establishments planned, constructed,
and managed as a unified entity that share a common on-site parking area for customers and
employees, with provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, and with aesthetic
considerations and protection from the elements.
Special Event. Special events means any pre -planned meeting, activity, parade or gathering of a
group of persons, animals or motor vehicles or combination thereof, having a common purpose, on
any public or private street, sidewalk, alley, park, lake, or other public or private place or building,
which special event substantially inhibits the usual flow of pedestrian or vehicular travel or which
occupies any public or private place or building so as to preempt normal use of space by the general
public or which deviates from the established use of a space or building. Special events are
activities that are of a temporary, nonpermanent or seasonal nature. Any activity that is not so
determined shall comply with all applicable city requirements, including, but not limited to, the
city's land development regulations. All off -premises, temporary and seasonal sales shall be deemed
special events.2
Sign. Any object, device, display, structure, or part thereof which is designed to advertise,
announce, direct, identify or inform by any means, including words, letters, figures, designs,
symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination, or projected images.
Sign, Air -Activated. A sign, all or any part of, which is designed to be moved by action of forced
air so as to make the sign appear to be animate or otherwise have motion.
Sign, Awning, Canopy, or Marquee. A sign that is mounted or painted on, or attached to an
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awning, canopy or marquee. See Figure 2
Sign, Banner. A temporary sign composed of cloth, canvas, plastic, fabric, or similar lightweight,
non -rigid materials that can be mounted to a structure with cord, rope, cable, or similar method or
that may be supported by stakes in the ground.
Sign, Bench. Any sign painted on or axed to a bench or to a public transportation shelter. Bench
signs are subject to approval by the City Commission based upon time, place and manner
determinations and, if the sign relates to government speech, whether the City Commission
determines that the content is such that the desires to express as government speech.
Sign, Changeable Copy. A sign on which a copy is changed manually such as reader boards with
changeable letters or pictorials or an electrically controlled sign where different copy changes are
shown on the same unexposed lamp bank used for time and temperature or as an electronic
message center or reader board.
Sign, Copy. The message or advertisement, and any other symbols on the face of a sign.
Sign, Directional. Any sign used to indicate the direction to entrances, exits, parking areas,
restrooms, or other non -business related facilities on the site on which the sign is located and which
bears no advertising or logo.
Sign, Directory. A sign which gives the names of the businesses, entities or individuals located in
the building or complex where located in order to assist the public and others for locations
purposes. A directory sign shall be of a unified design and common material, and shall allow for a
uniform size sign for each business or unit of space in the development the content of which shall
be limited to the name and type of businesses and their location within the building or complex.
Sign, Double -Faced. A sign with 2 faces which are no more than 12" apart at their closest point,
and which describe an internal angle between face planes extended no more than 30 degrees.
Sign, Electronic Message. A changeable message sign whose message is electrically activated.
Sign, Externally Illuminated. A sign illuminated by light sources from outside the sign.
Sign, Face. The area or display surface used for the message on a sign.
Sign, Fascia. A sign that is mounted or painted on, or attached to, the flat horizontal surface piece
of a building typically located directly above the front door, and sometimes referred to as a
signboard or nameplate.
Sign, Fence. Any sign attached to a fence or masonry wall utilized as a fence.
Sign, Flag. Devices generally made of flexible materials, such as cloth, paper, or plastic, and
supported by a single vertical pole mounted into the ground or on a portable structure. They may or
may not contain sign copy. See Figure 2
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Sign, Flashing. A sign which contains an intermittent, scintillating, blinking or traveling light
source which includes, but is not limited to, signs that give the illusion of intermittent or flashing
light by means of animation, or an externally mounted intermittent light source. Flashing signs are
prohibited.
Sign, Freestanding. Any sign which is supported by structures or supports in or upon the ground
and independent from any building. Freestanding signs include ground signs, pylon signs, and sign
less than four feet in height support by a single pole or post.
Sign, Gutter. A sign affixed to a gutter. Gutter signs are prohibited.
Sign, Height. The distance between the top of a sign and the average grade elevation, directly
below it. Berms or other unnatural elevations cannot be used to increase the height of sign.
Sign, Illegal. Any sign not permitted in accordance with controlling land development regulations
prior to or after January 27, 2003.
Sign, Inflatable. Any sign that is inflated or supported by wind, air, or pneumatic noncombustible
pressure, with or without copy, that serves to draw attention of a site. Inflatable signs are prohibited.
Sign, Illuminated. Any sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs or outlines illuminated,
either internally or externally, by electric lights or luminous tubes.
Sign, Internally Illuminated. A sign illuminated by light sources enclosed entirely within the sign
cabinet and not directly visible from outside the sign.
Sign, Legal Non -conforming. Any sign permitted in accordance with controlling land
development regulations prior to January 27, 2003 that does not conform to the requirements of
Schedule K, Part III, Land Development Regulations, Code of Ordinances of the City of Sanford,
Florida as of the date of the enactment of this Ordinance.
Sign, Menu Board. A permanently mounted sign displaying the foods, products, or services for a
drive-through or walk up facility.
Sign, Mobile Trailer. A sign mounted on a trailer frame and capable of being towed over the road.
Mobile trailer signs are prohibited, provided, however, that mobile trailer signs that are not pulled,
moved or actually moving are likewise prohibited.
Sign, Monument. A ground mounted sign with vertical structural supports concealed in an
enclosed base with a width equal to at least two-thirds (2/3) of the horizontal width of the sign
surface and with a base finished with a decorative material. Monument signs must be consistent
with the architectural design, materials and color of the buildings on the same premises. All
monument signs shall be encased in a planter, two (2) to three (3) feet in height, or a landscaped
area of no less than four (4) feet wide on each side of the sign. The planter or landscaped area
must contain any combination of shrubs, flowers and groundcovers. See Figure 2
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Sign, Moveable. A sign that is not permanently attached to the ground or attached to a building
or structure, and which is removed and stored inside daily. See Figure 2
Sign, Noncommercial. Signs expressing personal political, religious, or other opinions, and not
advertising any product, service or event.
Sign, Non -Conforming. A sign permitted in the City before the effective date of this Ordinance
that does not conform to the requirements of this Sign Code . A sign not permitted prior to the that
date shall not be considered a nonconforming sign. Nonconforming signs are regulated by Schedule
L, Section 2.0.
Sign, Off -Premise. A sign which is not related to a product sold, a service offered, or identify
the property on which the sign is located.
Sign, On -Site. A sign that identifies or advertises only goods, services, facilities, events or
attractions available on the premises where the sign is located or which expresses non-commercial
speech as desired by the business or entity occupying the premises.
Sign, Parasite. Any unpermitted sign which is attached to another sign. Parasite signs are
prohibited.
Sign, Permitted. All signs needing a permit under this Sign Code or, having received a permit, that
now exist as non -conforming signs.
Sign, Portable. A sign that has no permanent attachment to a building or to the ground by means
of a footing; including, but not limited to, A -frame signs, sandwich signs, sign with wheels or
frame or structure with axle or designed to be pulled or towed on a trailer or similar device, pull
attachments, or inflatable signs. Portable signs are prohibited.
Sign, Projecting. A sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon a building for support and
which projects more than 12" from such building. See Figure 2
Sign, Pylon. A freestanding sign permanently affixed to the ground by a support or supports so
that the bottom edge of the sign face is 8' or more above the ground. A pylon sign includes a sign
supported by a single poled also referred to as a "pole sign". See Figure 2
Sign, Roof. A sign mounted on the main roof portion of a building, and which is wholly
dependent upon the building for support.
Sign, Motor Vehicle or Trailer. A sign permanently or temporarily attached to or placed on a
vehicle or trailer and used primarily as a stationary sign; provided, however, that this definition
shall not apply to signage located on motor vehicles that are part of a moving fleet of motor
vehicles on roads and streets. See Figure 2
' The Code Codifier shall insert the date upon enactment of the Ordinance.
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Sign, Revolving. Any sign so erected or constructed as to periodically or continuously change the
direction toward which any plane containing the display surface area is oriented. Revolving signs
are prohibited.
Sign, Seawall. A sign with characters, letters, figures, designs, or outlines painted on the face of the
bulkhead or seawall. Seawall signs are prohibited.
Sign, Snipe. A sign of any material, such as paper, cardboard, wood and metal, when tacked,
nailed, posted, pasted, glued or attached in any way to trees, poles stakes, wire frames, fences or any
other objects where such sign may or may not apply to the premises. Snipe signs are prohibited.
Sign, Swing Or Sign, Suspended. Any sign projecting from an angle on the outside wall or walls
of any building, and which is suspended from a projecting structure in such a manner that the sign
itself, or any part thereof, is not attached to the building or wall. Swing signs or suspended signs are
prohibited.
Sign, Subdivision. Any sign which marks or identifies the entrance or entrances to a residential
subdivision.
Sign, Temporary. A sign used to advertise or identify transitory events of 2 weeks or less duration
unless specifically permitted for a longer period by this Sign Code.
Sign, Wall. A sign fastened to or painted on the wall of a building or structure in such a manner
that the wall becomes the supporting structure for, or forms the background surface of, the sign
including, but not limited to, signs located on a parapet wall of a building and signs composed of
individual letters, numbers, or symbols.
Sign, Window. A sign that is applied, painted, or attached to exterior or interior of a window or
located in such a manner within the building that it can readily be seen from the exterior of the
building through a window.
Streamer. A long narrow banner or strip of material waving in the wind.
Structure. Any erection or construction, such as buildings, towers, masts, poles, booms, signs,
decorations, carports, machinery and equipment.
SECTION 3.0 COMPLIANCE
It is prohibited and unlawful to locate, erect, move, reconstruct, extend, enlarge, convert or
structurally alter a sign in non -conformity to the provisions of this Ordinance and a sign permit
issued hereunder, unless exempted from sign permit requirements under Section 6.0 or Section
13.0.
SECTION 4.0 NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNS
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Any sign authorized by this Ordinance may contain a non-commercial message.
Noncommercial signs shall be subject to the same permit requirements, restrictions on size
and type, and other specifications set forth in this Ordinance.
SECTION 5.0 EXISTING NONCONFORMING SIGNS
Signs lawfully existing on the effective date of this Ordinance4 may be continued although the size
or location does not conform with the provisions of this Ordinance. Such signs shall be deemed
nonconforming uses or structures and the nonconforming use and structure provisions of this
Ordinance shall apply. Maintenance of a nonconforming sign shall comply with Section I O.O.0
SECTION 6.0 EXEMPTIONS
The following signs are exempt from the regulations contained in this Ordinance:
A. A sign posted by the City, a County, State or Federal agency.
B. A sign integrated into or on an automatic teller machine, coin operated machine or vending
machine.
C. A sign carried by a person; provided, however, that the City may regulate such matters in
appropriate conditions and circumstances.
D. A sign not visible from any public street, highway, sidewalk, bicycle path or park.
E. Street addresses and numbers that are provide for public safety purposes.
F. Murals that have been approved as part of the City's Public Art Program.
G. Holiday lights and decorations containing no commercial message and displayed during the
appropriate time of year.
H. Flags up to a maximum of 4 for each full acre of a parcel with a parcel with a size of less
than 1 acre being allowed a 4 signs. If the flag is displayed on a flagpole, the maximum
dimension of any flag shall be proportional to the flagpole height, and the house side of the
flag shall not exceed 20% of the vertical height of the pole.5
SECTION 7.0 ABANDONED SIGNS
All signs, sign messages, and/or supporting structures, as applicable, shall be removed by the owner
or lessee of the premises upon which a sign is located when the business or purpose it advertises is
no longer conducted on the premises, or the structure is dilapidated or beyond repair under the
provisions of Section 1.1. of Schedule H of the Land Development Regulations. If the owner or
lessee fails to remove such a sign, the City shall give the owner a 30 -day written notice by certified
mail to remove said sign. Upon failure to comply with the second notice, the City may cause
removal to be executed, the expenses which will be assessed to the property on which the
abandoned sign is located as set forth in Section 26-121 of the City Code.
SECTION 8.0 PERMIT PROCEDURES
A. Building Permit Required. It is prohibited and unlawful to locate, erect, move,
4 The Code Codifier shall insert the date upon enactment of the Ordinance
5 See, Title 4, United States Code, Chapter 1.
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reconstruct, extend, enlarge, convert or structurally alter a sign without a sign permit except
those signs exempted in Section 6.0 or Section 13.0 of this Sign Code, and all signs shall
fully conform with the provisions of this Ordinance.
The application shall be accompanied, at a minimum, by a to -scaled engineered drawings
demonstrating compliance with this Sign Code and showing the message to be displayed,
dimensions, including height, width and copy area, construction details, materials, colors,
electrical plans, lighting (if any), and dimensions to property lines, buildings, and adjacent
signs in respect to the proposed location of the sign to be erected, as well as all the
requirements set forth in the Florida Building Code. The request shall identify size, copy
area and location of any existing sign proposed to remain, as well as any existing signs
planned to be removed.
B. Duration and Revocation of Permit. If a sign is not installed within 6 months following
the issuance of a sign permit (or within 30 days in the case of a temporary sign permit), the
permit shall be void without the City taken any action relating thereto.
SECTION 9.0 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS
A. Sign Area. The area enclosed by a single continuous line, connecting the extreme points of
edges of a sign. The area shall be determined using the largest sign area or silhouette visible
at any time from any point that is off-site. The sign area may extend around a corner. This
area does not include the main supporting sign structure; but all other ornamental
attachments, inner connecting links, and the like, which are not a part of the main supports
of the sign shall be included in determining sign area. The square footage of a free-standing
letter or cut letters used as a sign area shall be determined by enclosing the sign area within
the smallest rectangular figure needed to encompass completely all letters, insignias, or
symbols of the sign, including, but not limited to, horizontal spacing between letters,
insignias, symbols, logos, and trademarks, except as otherwise provided herein. See Figure
1
Signs other than free-standing letters, words, insignias, or symbols: the area is the total area
of the facing, or the total area within the outer edge of any existing border of the sign. See
Figure 1
In every event, computation of allowable sign area includes all existing signs on the
premises, whether those signs are conforming or nonconforming.
SECTION 10.0 CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, APPERANCE AND
PERMITTING
A. All signs shall comply with the Florida Building Code.
B. Concealment of Structural Supports. All attached signs shall have concealed structural
members except for vertical supports or other supporting members which are design and
arranged so as to be an integral part of the aesthetic composition of a sign. Signs in general
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shall present a good structural appearance and when attached to a building it shall appear to
be an integral part of the building.
C. Maintenance. All signs shall be adequately maintained both front and back, where visible.
Such maintenance shall include, but not limited to, proper alignment of structures in a
vertical upright position, continued readability of the structure and preservation of the
structure with paint or other preservatives. Paint shall not be peeling or flaked. Rust shall
not be visible. The Building Oficial may cause to be removed, after due notice, any sign
which shows neglect, which becomes dilapidated or has a surrounding landscaped area or
planter around it that is not well maintained. It is prohibited and unlawful to fail to
adequately maintain a sign and such failure shall be subject to the code enforcement
activities of the City.
D. Construction and Electrical Permits. No sign shall be constructed, erected, or structurally
altered without a sign permit, and if lighted or electrically wired, without an electrical
permit. In order to obtain a permit to erect any sign within the jurisdiction of these
regulations, an applicant shall submit to the Building Official, at a minimum, an accurate
drawing, to scale, showing the material to be displayed, height and dimensions, construction
details, electrical plans conforming to the National Electric Code, and distances to property
lines and buildings in respect to the proposed location of the sign to be erected. It is
prohibited and unlawful to fail to obtain all required permits for a sign and such failure shall
be subject to the code enforcement activities of the City.
E. Site Plan Review. It is prohibited and unlawful to relocate an existing sign or erect a sign
upon the premises until such relocation or erection has been approved pursuant to site plan
review procedures of this Sign Code.
F. Application. All applicants requesting approval of signs that require approval by the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall submit an application to the City by means of the
City's electronic permitting system. Each application shall contain all information necessary
to ascertain whether the proposed erection, alteration, use or change in use complies with
the provisions of this Sign Code including, but not limited to:
1. A site map drawn to scale depicting property boundaries, property dimensions, rights-of-
way, driveways and parking areas, location of all existing and proposed structures, location
of all existing and proposed signs, street corner and access visibility information;
2. A drawing to scale of each sign being proposed depicting sign dimensions, square
footage, sign height, depth, colors, finish, typeface, building materials, structural details and
lighting/electrical information;
3. For all attached signs: building elevations showing proposed and existing permanent
signage, window sign and canopy signs;
4. Current photographs showing existing signs on the premises and dimensions of all
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existing signs.
SECTION 11.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Signs Facing Residential Districts/Classifications. No sign except those permitted in
Sections 5.0, 6.0 and 13.0 shall be permitted to face a residential district/classification
within 100' of such district/classification, boundary. The distance shall be calculated as the
shortest measurable distance between the face of the sign to the edge of the residential
zoning district/classification, in a straight line with regard to intervening structures and shall
also include those areas lying outside of the City Limits.
B. Signs Facing Federal Aid Primary Highways. Signs shall meet all the requirements and
regulations, including applicable permits, set forth in Florida law and Federal law, and shall
fully conform with the provisions of this Ordinance.
C. Words and phrases on signs shall be minimized to allow reading or interpretation from a
moving vehicle at posted speed limits without hazard. A combination of 10 words, sets of
numbers, logos or pictures normally will be considered as a guide and the applicant may be
requested to modify the sign to delete excessive verbiage or numbers or to provide
engineering or other appropriate studies that demonstrate the safety of a sign by competent
substantial evidence.
D. Signs shall not resemble, imitate, or approximate the shape, size, form or color of railroad
or traffic signs, signals, or devices and shall not obstruct or interfere with the effectiveness
of railroad or traffic signs, signals, or devices.
E. Signs shall not be placed so as to obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility, nor be lighted in
such a way as to cause glare or impair driver visibility upon public ways.
F. Signs may be illuminated provided they are not in a residential zoning district/classification
or residential planned development. signs, other than public traffic controls signs, shall have
no elements that are flashing, blinking, rotating or pulsating. Bare (uncovered) light bulbs
are prohibited and unlawful. Signs that include changeable copy reader boards and
electronic message boards (EMBs) shall not be considered flashing or pulsating signs,
provided they comply with all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance.
G. Sign Colors:
1. Florescent colors are prohibited and unlawful. Where such colors constitute a
component of a standard corporate theme or identity, muted versions of such colors
shall be used.
2. Color Schemes and lettering styles shall be used consistently on all signage used on
a single lot or shopping center.
H. Without in any way limiting any specific provisions of this Sign Code and any act or
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activity that is prohibited by this Ordinance is prohibited and unlawful and any act or
activity that is required to be accomplished in a certain manner, but is not accomplished in
accordance with the requirement, is prohibited and unlawful. Any code enforcement or
other legal remedy available to the City under controlling law may be used by the City to
enforce the provisions of this Sign Code.
SECTION 12.0 LANDSCAPING
A. All ground mounted signs shall be encased in a landscape planter, 2' to 3' in height, or a
landscaped area of no less than 4' wide on each side of the sign. The planter or landscaped
area must contain any combination of shrubs, flowers and groundcovers.
B. For Lake Mary Boulevard, Rinehart Road and State Road 46 West of Airport Boulevard
overlay zoning district/classification a planter structure shall enclose the foot of the base.
The planter shall be between 2' and 3' in height above the ground, with a minimum length
equal to the width of the sign and a minimum width of 3'. The base and planter shall be of
brick or half -block.
SECTION 13.0 SIGNS PERMITTED IN ALL ZONING
DISTRICTS/CLASSIFICATIONS WITHOUT A PERMIT
The following signs are permitted in all zoning districts/classifications without a permit, subject to
the specified conditions:
A. Signs carved into or affixed flat to a building in such a way that they are not directly
illuminated, are not made of reflecting material, do not contract sharply in color with the
building, and do not exceed two' in thickness.
B. Temporary Freestanding or Wall Signs on properties or building for sale, lease, or rent not
exceeding 6 square feet in area on a side or 12 square feet in area on all sides and a
maximum of 6' in height in a residential zoning district/classification; or not exceeding 24
square feet in area on one side or 48 square feet in area on all sides and a maximum of 12'
in height in other districts/classifications. If not attached to a wall, such signs shall be set
back at least 10' from a side or rear lot line, shall not be located in a public right-of-way,
and shall be removed within 10 days after the property or building is sold, leased or rented.
C. A permanent wall sign to exceed 2 square feet in area and mounted flush against a dwelling.
D. Election signs subject to Section 19.0.A of this Sign Code.
SECTION 14.0 SIGNS PERMITTED IN AGRICTURAL (AG)
DISTRICT/CLASSIFICATION WITH A PERMIT
The following signs may be permitted in the Agricultural, AG, zoning districts/classifications
subject to the following regulations:
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A. A single attached sign not exceeding 12 square feet in sign surface area.
B. A single ground mounted sign not exceeding 32 square feet in sign
surface area not exceeding 12 feet in height above grade on each street side on a
parcel containing uses indicated in the land use regulation schedule as agricultural provided
such agricultural uses are located within an AG, Agricultural zoning district/classification.
C. Signs for agricultural uses located within any other land use designation shall be permitted
only after approval as a conditional use.
SECTION 15.0 SIGNS PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS/CLASSIFICATIONS WITH A PERMIT
The following signs may be permitted in all residential zoning districts/classifications subject to the
following regulations:
A. A single 2 -sided monument sign at the entrance of the subdivision or complex not
exceeding 16 square feet in sign surface area and not exceeding 6' in height above finished
grade is permitted. A second entrance to the subdivision may have a second sign. Such sign
shall contain interior illumination. If the monument sign is located on a public right-of-way,
the sign shall be designed to break away when hit by a vehicle. The design of the sign shall
be sealed by a licensed Florida engineer.
B. Multiple -family dwellings and residential subdivisions shall also be allowed 2 signs
attached to the wall surrounding the development and adjacent to the primary entrance
provided they are a part of a coordinated entrance design. The signs shall be identical and
shall be compatible with any landscaping, paving pattern, water feature or other design
elements that comprise the entrance design. Each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet and 3'
in height.
All signs on the premises shall be designed using a common design theme including, but
not limited to, common building materials, typeface and colors.
C. Temporary signs on land actively being subdivided or developed, provide the sign shall not
exceed 32 square feet in area on one side, and 64 square feet in area on all sides, and shall
not be closer than 10' to a public right-of-way or side or rear lot line. The sign shall be
removed at the time development has been completed, as determined by the City.
SECTION 16.0 SIGNS PERMITTED IN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS/CLASSIFICATIONS WITH A PERMIT
The following signs may be permitted in all non-residential zoning districts/classifications subject
to the following regulations:
A. Non-residential subdivision entrance. A single 2 -sided ground mounted sign not
exceeding 32 square feet in sign surface area and not exceeding 6' in height above finished
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grade on each street side from which the subdivision is entered shall be permitted. Such sign
shall contain no interior illumination. If the sign is located on public right-of-way, the sign
shall be designed to break away when hit by a vehicle. The design of the sign shall be sealed
by Florida licensed engineer.
B. Attached Signs (Wall, Window, Canopy)
Single Occupant Buildings. Each single occupant building may have 1.5 square feet
of attached signage per lineal foot of tenant frontage or building length of the
primary fagade. The maximum amount of wall signage permitted for any building or
tenant shall not exceed 150 square feet. A single occupant with a primary building
fagade of more than 100 linear feet may have an additional wall sign of no more
than 50 square feet over each customer entrance. No more than 3 additional signs
are permitted.
2. Multi -tenant buildings. Each unit in an existing multi -unit building that has an
individual separate entrance to the exterior of the building may have attached
signage not to exceed 1.5 square feet per lineal 1' of tenant storefront facade length.
No more than a single attached sign per tenant is permitted.
Anchor occupants in a multi -tenant building, where the anchor exceeds 100' of
building frontage, may have 1.5 square feet of attached signage per lineal foot of
primary building fagade length up to a maximum of 150 square feet of total attached
sign area. In addition, a single occupant building may have a single attached sign per
primary customer entrance up to a maximum of three attached signs, not to exceed
50 square feet each.
3. No window sign shall exceed 25% of the total window surface area.
4. No canopy sign shall exceed 1/3 of the canopy face horizontally and vertically.
C. Ground mounted Sign. Ground mounted signs shall be constructed pursuant to the
following regulations:
Maximum Permitted Height and Area of Ground Mounted Signs.
Right -of -Way Width
(Feet)
Maximum Area Each
Face Ground Mounted
Sign
Maximum Height of
Ground Mounted Sign
0-75'
24 square feet
6'
76'-120'
50 square feet
10'
Over 120'
100 square feet
12'
1. Number of signs. A single sign may be constructed on the street frontage
containing the primary entrance to the premises.
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2. Developments that are located on corner lots may have a second ground
mounted sign on the secondary street provided that the signs are separated
by a distance of 200 linear feet as measured along the road.
The height and square footage of the second sign shall be in compliance
with the requirements of C.l .c of this subsection.
3. Developments with a street frontage exceeding 400 linear
feet may have a second ground mounted sign on the frontage provided that
the second ground mounted sign does not exceed 8' in height and
48 square feet in total sign area. The distance between the signs
shall be a minimum of 300 linear feet.
4. Address numbers required. All ground mounted signs shall contain the address
number of the premises, placed parallel to the sign face, in numbers large enough to
be read from the street but in no case less than 3" high. The address
numbers shall be an integral part of the sign. Address numbers shall not be included
in the square footage of the sign.
D. Ground Mounted Signs On Certain Roads.
A single sign is allowed per parcel with 400' or less road frontage. If a parcel's road
frontage exceeds 400' maximum of 2 ground signs shall be allowed, but no closer
than 300' apart. Ground signs along intersecting roadways which are greater than
320' from the corridor roadway centerline must demonstrate that the sign is not
visible from the corridor roadway and that the sign is directed to be viewed from the
intersecting street.
2. The maximum height of the entre sign structure shall not exceed 15'.
The maximum allowable ground sign area shall be 1.5 square feet per linear foot of
building frontage but shall not exceed 75 square feet for a single -tenant
development and 100 square feet for a multi -tenant development.
4. Address numbers required. All ground mounted signs shall contain the address
number of the premises, placed parallel to the sign face, in numbers large enough to
be read from the street but in no case less than 3" high. The address numbers shall
be an integral part of the sign. Address numbers shall not be included in the square
footage of the sign.
E. Electronic Message Boards (EMBs) and Changeable Copy Reader Boards. EMBS or
changeable copy reader boards may be included as part of ground signs, subject to the
following requirements.
Changeable copy reader boards and EMBs can be included on ground mounted
signs; however, the changeable copy area shall not exceed 50% of the total sign face
area.
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2. The changeable copy portion of the sign must occupy a secondary position to the
name of the business, development and/or tenant.
3. EMBs may display static images only. It is prohibited and unlawful for a sign to
contain an image that blinks, flashes, moves, or scrolls or to contain an animated
message or to flash, scroll, twirl, or otherwise move when changing.
4. EMBs may change copy or message display once each day. There shall be no more
than two messages in any 24 hour period.
5. The maximum illumination of any electronic message or manual changeable letter
sign shall not exceed 15 foot-candles when measured with a light meter held
perpendicular to the sign at a distance of 24".
6. Each sign shall be placed in such a manner so as to not interfere with, confuse, or
present any hazard to traffic or pedestrians.
7. A sign containing an EMB shall not be located closer than 100' from a property
assigned a residential zoning district/classification whether located within or outside
of the City Limits. The distance shall be calculated as the shortest measurable
distance between the face of the sign to the edge of the residential zoning
district/classification, in a straight line without regard to intervening structures.
Audio speakers and all forms of pyrotechnics are prohibited and unlawful.
F. A parcel developed with a drive-through or walk-up food establishment may have 2 on -
premise menu boards.
G. On or off premise wayfinding and directional signs are permittable provided that no such
sign shall be placed in a right-of-way, exceeding 4 square feet in area on one side or S
square feet in area on all sides, or exceed a height of 4' above the ground surface.
H. Time and temperature signs. Time and temperature signs are permittable on parcels
which are assigned a non- residential zoning district/classification. The maximum area for
the time and temperature portion of the sign is 20) square feet or 50% of the sign face,
whichever is smaller. The area of a time and temperature sign, whether attached or
freestanding, shall be included in determining the cumulative area of signs on the property.
Location of signs. Signs shall be located according to the following:
1. No sign shall be placed within 50 feet of any zoning district/classification in which
The principal permitted use is a single family, two-family or multiple -family
dwelling or a mobile homes.
2. Minimum setback from the property line fronting a right-of-way shall be equal to
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the height of the sign and shall be measured from the edge of the sign.
3. Signs shall be located to maintain a clearance of 10' to all overhead electrical
conductors and a clearance of 3' feet on all secondary voltage service drops.
4. Signs shall not be located with any public easement, construction easement or
similar easement.
J. Design of Signs. Signs shall be designed according to the following:
All signage shall be designed in a manner compatible with the colors and
architectural style of the principal building and with the colors and style of other
signs on the premises.
2. Where individual building establishments are located in a single building or in
multiple buildings which are attached, attached signs shall be designed according to
a common theme but be sufficiently different in style, color, materials or other
characteristics to avoid a sense of uniformity and sameness.
3. The base of the ground mounted sign shall be designed to be compatible with the
architectural style and color of the principal building. Sign bases finished with
stucco or wood are prohibited.
SECTION 17.0 SIGNS PERMITTED IN HISTORIC DISTRICT WITH A PERMIT
A. Approval of the Administrative Official. The Administrative Official is authorized to
issue Certificates of Appropriateness for signs in a historic which has a minor impact on the
significant historical, architectural, or cultural materials of the historic landmark or historic
district. If the Administrative Official determines that there would be a major impact or
potential detriment as a result of the proposed action, the application shall be submitted for
Board review.
B. Permitted Signs. The following types of signs are permitted within the City's historic
districts and historic landmarks.
Site identification signs (free-standing, detached).
2. Business identification signs (attached to the building wall or window).
a. Wall signs (flat against building wall).
b. Projecting/hanging signs (perpendicular to the building).
C. Window signs.
d. Canopy/Marquis and awning signs.
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3. Directory signs (for multi -use developments).
4. Temporary signs
5. Standard sized menus mounted on the wall in cabinets at the entrance to restaurants.
6. A -Frame signs
C. General Design Criteria. The following general design criteria shall apply to all signs
located in the historic districts:
1. Site Identification Signs:
a. Site identification signs shall only be allowed if the building is setback 15'
or more from the front property line.
b. A single site identification sign per parcel is permittable.
C. Site identification signs shall be compatible with the surrounding area, as
determined by the Historic Preservation Board by issuance of a certificate of
appropriateness, and in no case shall exceed 5' in height and 12 square feet
per sign face.
d. Internally illuminated signs are prohibited. Signs may be lit from an external
projected light source.
e. Sign faces shall be either parallel or perpendicular to the face of a building.
2. Business or Use Identification Signs:
a. Up to 2 business or use identification signs or permittable per business or
use with an additional business or use identification permittable for a
business a use located on a corner lot.
b. Signs shall not cover architectural detailing on historic buildings.
C. A single business or use identification shall be allowed per sign.
d. Internally illuminated signs are prohibited and unlawful. Signs may be lit
from an external projected light source.
e. Roof signs are prohibited and unlawful in the historic districts.
f. Wall Signs.
1. Wall signs shall be limited to a single business or use and shall not
exceed 18" in height and 50% of the primary frontage of the tenant
space.
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2. Wall signs shall be placed parallel to the building wall.
3. Wall signs shall not be painted directly on the surface of the
building.
g. Projecting/Hanging Signs
1. Projecting/hanging signs shall be sized no larger than 3'x 4' and
must be constructed of wood, metal, or a combination of both. The
use of neon is prohibited for hanging signs.
2. Projecting/hanging signs must be centered on the wall space of the
building frontage, for buildings with one business, and must be
centered across the frontage for buildings with 2 businesses or
uses. No more than 2 hanging signs per building are permittable. In
cases where a single tenant occupies a building of 2 stories or
greater, the tenant may install a single hanging sign on the second
floor wall space, centered across the building frontage only if the
sign does not adversely impact architectural features and does not
compete with the architectural design of the building as determined
by the Historic Preservation Board.
3. If located under an awning or marquis, the projecting sign shall be
located perpendicular to the building face.
h. Window Signs
1. Shall be maintained properly;
2. Shall be painted or decal only with no background coloring;
3. Shall not exceed 25% of window area;
4. Shall not obscure window displays;
5. All neon signs shall be located inside a building and shall not be
flashing.
6. Signs using neon shall have a maximum luminous output of 300
lumens per foot calculated per foot of tube rather than lamp. A
greater illumination may be used if documentation of the need for a
higher value is provided to the Administrative Official from the
manufacturer of the tubing and substantial competent evidence
supports such a determination. Exposed glass tubes must be
protected by a clear front.
i. Canopy/Marquis or Awning Valance Signs.
Fabric canopies, marquis and structural awnings may contain signs. The
sign may not exceed 18" in height and 50% of the face of the canopy or
awning only. Signs are prohibited on the main body of a fabric canopy.
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j. Directory Signs.
Parcels with 2 or more businesses or uses on the premises are
allowed a directory sign. The size and location of directory signs
shall be approved by the Historic Preservation Board if competent
substantial evidence supports a finding that the signs are
compatible with the architectural style of the building and that the
signs do not conceal the architecturally significant details of the
building.
k. A -Frame Signs.
A single A -Frame sign is permittable for a ground -floor business.
2. Shall be no larger than 24" wide by 36" high.
3. Shall be black metal or stained wood and must have locking
hinges.
4. Signs placed on easels shall be no larger than 24" wide by 24"
high.
5. Plastic A -Frame signs are prohibited and unlawful.
6. Signs shall be constructed to be permanent, but may have changing
verbiage.
Signs shall not impede the flow of pedestrian traffic.
D. Performance Standards.
Signs shall be constructed with and composed of permanent material.
2. Signs shall be made of durable materials that retain their appearance for the
anticipated life of the sign. Contemporary materials are acceptable but their
appearance shall be visually compatible with the surrounding area. Flat signs in
shiny or reflective materials, such as plastic or anodized aluminum are prohibited.
3. New signage, when attached to the building, shall be capable of being removed
without causing damage to the building. Fasteners shall go in mortar joints and
shall not damage bricks.
E. Alternative Signage. The Historic Preservation Board shall have the authority to grant
variances to this Sign Code relative to signs located within an historic district upon
finding competent substantial evidence that the signage is consistent with the purposes
and intent of Schedule S and the sign is compatible with the development within the
general area of the proposed sign.
SECTION 18.0 LIGHTING
All lighting for signage shall be designed to:
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• Provide adequate light without over -lighting;
• Control light output in order to limit light to the intended area and reduce glare;
• Maximize the effectiveness of the lighting fixtures and minimize the adverse effect of
lighting beyond property borders; and
• Provide attractive and energy-efficient illumination.
• Lighted signs shall be designed and located so as to prevent direct glare or hazardous
interference of any kind to adjoining streets or properties.
All lighting for signage shall comply with the following regulations:
A. Externally Illuminated Signs.
Lighting fixtures shall be aimed and shielded so that light is directed only onto the
sign face and not aimed at adjacent streets, roads or properties and so that the source
of light is not visible from any point off the premises.
2. Lighting fixtures shall be mounted on top of the sign structure and utilize only fully
shielded cutoff fixtures.
3. A maximum of 40 lumens per square foot of sign surface is permitted which is the
total amount of initial lumens produced by all lamps used to illuminate the sign,
divided by the area of the sign.
4. No colored lights shall be used at any location or in any manner so as to be confused
with traffic control devices.
Lighted signs that abut property that is assigned a residential zoning
district/classification shall be designed, placed and landscaped in such a manner so
that the lighting does not trespass onto residential properties and so that the source
of light is not visible off the premises.
B. Internally Illuminated Signs.
1. Internally illuminated signs do not require shielding.
2. Internally illuminated signs, with or without changeable copy, shall only be
constructed with blackout or opaque backgrounds and punch out or translucent
lettering, logos, symbols, etc.
3. A lighting engineer or lighting expert acceptable to the City shall certify that the
proposed sign design conforms to the requirements of this Section.
4. No colored lights shall be used at any location or in any manner so as to be confused
with traffic control devices.
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Lighted signs that abut residential zones shall be designed, placed and landscaped in
such a manner so that the lighting does not trespass onto residential properties.
C. Neon. Signs using neon shall have a maximum luminous output of 300 lumens per foot
calculated per foot of tube rather than lamp. A greater illumination may be used if
competent substantial evidence supports a need for a higher value is provided to the City
from the manufacturer of the tubing. Exposed glass tubes must be protected by a clear front.
D. Flood lights/Spotlights. Flood lights and spotlights must be either burial fixtures or hidden
in the planter surrounding the sign so that the source of light is not visible. Flood lights and
spotlights used to illuminate a residential subdivision sign shall not exceed a total of 900
lumens per sign face. Flood lights and spotlights must be completely shielded or baffled so
that lighting is restricted to the sign area and does not spill into the night sky.
E. Prohibited Lighting. The following types of lighting are prohibited and unlawful:
1. Lighting or motion resembling traffic or directional signals.
2. Warnings or other similar devices which are normally associated with public safety
or regulations.
Lighting or signs which constitute a safety hazard or hindrance because of light,
glare, focus, animation, flashing or intensity of illumination.
3. High intensity lights such as beacon lights, spotlights, search lights or flood lights.
4. Prisms, mirrors or polished reflecting surfaces used for the purpose of augmenting
intensity of light sources.
Hi -intensity lights, laser lights or stroboscopic lights.
F. Strip Lighting. Strip lighting used solely to outline a structure or any part thereof shall be
considered as a sign and is prohibited and unlawful within any zoning district/classification.
Strip lighting within the remaining zoning districts/classifications may be permitted
provided that such strip lighting is limited to a total footage equivalent to twice the length or
width of the principal building located along the street side. Strip lighting, as referred to
herein, shall not include holiday decorations and related lights.
G. Nonconforming. All non -conforming illumination, scintillation, flashing and related
lighting devices shall be removed, eliminated or terminated within 1 year from the effective
date of this Ordinance.6
SECTION 19.0 TEMPORARY SIGNS
6 The Code Codifier shall insert the date upon enactment of the Ordinance
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In addition to the temporary signs allowed under Section 5.0 without a sign permit, the following
temporary and portable signs may be allowed subject to review and approval of a sign permit.
Zoning
SRI -AA, SRI -A, SR -1, S-3, MR -1,
AG property with
RMOI, RC -1, GC -2,
Districts/Classifications
MR -2, MR -3, PDs' and AG with
primarily Commercial
RI -I, MI -2 and PDs'
Primarily Residential Uses
Uses 2
Maximum number of
Temporary signs per
2
2
2
remiseS3 and 5
Maximum sign size
(area) for a temporary
6 square feet
32 square feet
64 square feet
sign 4
Maximum sign height
for a temporary
5'
10'
10'
freestanding sign 5 and 6
Minimum setback
required to be
maintained by a
5'
5'
5'
temporary ground sign
from any front property
line?
Minimum sign setback
10'
10'
10'
from side yard
Minimum sign setback
required to be
maintained by a
temporary ground sign
5'
5'
5'
from the edge of any
paved street or road or
right-of-way
Minimum spacing that
is required to be
maintained by a
10'
30'
30'
temporary ground sign
from any other
temporary ound sign
Maximum aggregate
surface area allocated
12 square feet
64 square feet
128 square feet
for all temporary signs
on a premiseS8
Whether temporary
signs is allowed on
No
No
No
public ri ht-of-wa
Allowed in a sign
No
No
No
visibilitytriangle
Duration allowed after
7 calendar days
7 calendar days
7 calendar days
event ends
Duration if not
associated with event9
30 days
30 days
30 days
Footnotes:
1 Planned development agreements shall control over this table, if in conflict.
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Z "Primarily" means more than 50%.
3 Temporary commercial banner signs are limited to one per year per premises with a maximum
duration of display of no more than a 30 day period per calendar year.
4 The square footage limitation is for a single side of a sign. For example, a limitation of
4square feet of limitation means that there is a limit of 8 square feet of surface area for a back-to-
back sign.
5 Not applicable to signs displayed on flagpoles.
6 In planned developments, the height of the sign shall be determined by the use of the area in
which it is proposed, but not more than ten feet.
7 Minimum sign setbacks do not apply to wall signs. All temporary signs are prohibited on
public property and public rights-of-way except for those which relate to government speech.
8 There is no limit to the number of separate messages that may appear on the allowable
surface(s) of any temporary sign. The maximum aggregate surface area allowed is subject to
circumstances that may reduce the maximum aggregate surface area allowable on some premises.
9 Applies to commercial temporary signs only.
A. Additional signs during elections. Additional temporary non-commercial signage shall be
allowed for the 90 days prior to and 7 calendar days following any Federal, State, Seminole
County, or City election, not to exceed:
1. 6 square feet per sign, but not to exceed a cumulative total of 30 additional square
feet on parcels assigned a residential district/classification.
2. Up to 64 square feet per sign on parcels assigned a commercial zoning
district/classification (including office and industrial), but not to exceed a
cumulative total of 320 additional square feet.
3. Signs are not permitted to be placed in City rights-of-way or on any City property.
4. In all other respects, these signs must comply with Table 1.
B. Development standards for temporary signs. All temporary signs shall comply with the
following:
Duration for display of temporary commercial sign. If a temporary commercial sign
pertains to an event, the temporary sign shall be removed within and by no later than
7 calendar days after the event is concluded. If a temporary commercial sign does
not pertain to an event, the temporary commercial sign shall be removed within and
by no later than 30 days after being erected.
2. Display of temporary sign requires permission of real property owner. A temporary
sign on any premises shall not be maintained if the placement of the same does not
have the permission of the owner of real property.
A temporary sign shall not display any lighting and shall remain static. A temporary
sign shall not display any lighting or illuminations that flash, move, rotate,
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scintillate, blink, flicker, or vary in intensity of color.
4. A temporary sign shall not incorporate fluorescent color or exhibit fluorescence.
5. A temporary sign shall not obstruct a permanent sign or the vision between
pedestrian and motor vehicles. A temporary sign shall not obstruct the view of a
permanent sign as viewed from any public road, street or highway or any public
sidewalks, and shall not obstruct the vision between pedestrians and motor using the
public right-of-way including, but not restricted to those meeting intersection
visibility requirements.
6. Temporary signs may display multiple messages. A temporary sign may display
multiple independent messages on any portion of the sign surface of a temporary
sign.
7. A temporary non-commercial sign does not require a permit issued by the City. A
temporary commercial sign requires a permit.
8. With regard to flag brackets, flag stanchions and flags.
a. For each premises and development site being used for a residential use, a
single flagpole may be installed and 2 flags may be display per flagpole. For
each premises and development site that is over 1/2 acre in size and is being
used for a non-residential use, up to 3 flagpoles may be installed and up to 2
flags may be displayed per flagpole.
b. For each principal structure on a premise, up to 2 flag brackets or stanchions
may be attached or placed for the display of flags. A flag display from a flag
bracket shall not exceed 24 square feet in size.
C. For the purpose of determining the size of a flag, a single side of the flag
shall be counted as the display surface.
d. Flags on premises in non-residential use may be externally illuminated.
C. Temporary Banner Signs
1. Temporary banner signs shall be located at the store -front of the business, or on a
flagpole.
2. Banner signs shall not exceed a maximum area of 32 square feet per premise.
3. The banner signage shall not be displayed in excess of 12 feet in height above the
ground, unless on a flagpole.
4. Banner signs shall be attached to the building which is the location of the use
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advertised
5. For duration of display, See Footnote 3 to Table 1
SECTION 20.0 COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAMS
1. Intent. The intent of comprehensive sign programs is to provide property owners
with flexibility to develop innovative, creative and effective signage and to
improve and protect the aesthetic values of the City. The City recognizes that in
many circumstances, there are innovative and creative alternatives to minimum
standard signage which are desirable and attractive and which will enhance
community character and individual property values.
2. Purpose. The purpose of comprehensive sign programs is to provide an
alternative to minimum standard signage subject to flexibility criteria which
ensure that alternative signage will not have an adverse impact on the aesthetic
values, community character and quality of life of the City.
3. Authority. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the authority to
approve comprehensive sign programs based upon the criteria set forth in this
Sign Code.
4. Applicability.
a. Any property owner may apply for approval of a comprehensive sign
program.
b. All signs for planned development projects that are comprised of any
combination of residential, commercial and office uses shall be subject to
approval under the provisions of this Sign Code pertaining to
comprehensive sign programs.
C. All signs for planned development projects of 10 acres or greater shall be
approved under the provisions of this Sign Code pertaining to
comprehensive sign programs.
5. Required Elements.
a. Design Theme. A request for approval of a comprehensive sign program
shall include, at a minimum, a distinct theme or idea on which to base the
coordinated design of all signs located on the premises.
b. All signs included. The comprehensive sign program shall detail all signs
on the premises including, but not limited to, attached signs, ground
mounted signs, directional signs, directory signs and instructional signs.
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6. Flexibility criteria.
a. Architectural Compatibility. The signs proposed in a comprehensive
sign program shall be designed as a part of the architectural theme of the
principal buildings proposed or developed on the parcel and shall be
constructed of materials and colors which reflect an integrated
architectural vocabulary for the parcel proposed for development; or
The design, character, location and/or materials of the signs proposed in a
comprehensive sign program shall be demonstrated by competent
substantial evidence to be more attractive than signs otherwise permitted
on the parcel proposed for development under the minimum provisions of
this Sign Code.
b. Height. The maximum height of all signs proposed in a comprehensive sign
program is 15' provided, however, that a single attached sign with a sign
face of no more than 12 square feet may be higher.
C. Total area of sign faces. The total area of sign faces which are proposed as
a part of a comprehensive sign program shall not exceed 2 times the total
area of sign faces permitted under the minimum sign standards on the parcel
proposed for development.
d. Elimination of signage. The signage proposed in a comprehensive sign
program must result in the elimination of existing unattractive,
nonconfonning and obsolete signage or result in an improvement to the
appearance of the parcel proposed for development in comparison to signs
otherwise permitted under the minimum sign standards.
e. Community Character and Property Values. The signage proposed in
comprehensive sign program must have a positive impact on the aesthetic
appearance of the City and must not negatively impact the value of property
in the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development.
f. Scenic corridor plan. The signage proposed in a comprehensive sign
program must be consistent with any scenic corridor plan which the City has
adopted for the area in which the parcel proposed for development is
located.
SECTION 21.0 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
A. Amortization of Nonconforming Signs. Any lawfully existing permanent sign which
was made non -conforming by the adoption of this Ordinance shall be brought into
compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance within 7 years from effective date of
this Ordinance and any existing temporary sign which existed on June 22, 2009 must be
brought into compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance within 2 years from that
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date. This amortization schedule shall not apply to any sign subject to the Federal
Highway Beautification Act or Chapter 479, Florida Statutes, as from time to time
amended.
B. Repairs and maintenance. The owner of a non -conforming sign may carry out
maintenance or repairs that are required by the City Code or that are reasonably necessary
or commonly engaged in to maintain the sign in a reasonable usable condition as
determined by the City. Repairs or maintenance of a non -conforming sign shall not
extend beyond its amortization period; provided, however, that the City may treat said
signs as a nuisance and may seek any code enforcement or other remedy available to the
City under controlling law.
C. Damage or destruction. If any non -conforming sign is damaged or destroyed to such an
extent that the cost of repair or reconstruction of the sign is 50%) or more of the
depreciated value of the sign at the time it is damaged or destroyed as determined by the
City, then the non -conforming sign shall be made to comply with the provisions of this
Sign Code.
D. Discontinuance. A sign that is discontinued as defined in this Sign Code shall lose its
non -conforming status. An intent to abandon is not necessary to establish discontinuance.
E. Alteration. A non -conforming sign shall not be moved, structurally altered, enlarged or
changed in height or size.
F. Illegal Sign. The use of an illegal sign shall not vest the sign owner or property owner
with any right and all illegal signs shall be subject to any code enforcement or other
remedy available to the City under controlling law.
SECTION 22.0 SIGNS PROHIBITED IN ANY DISTRICT
The following signs are not permitted in any zoning district/classification:
A. Abandoned signs.
B. Animated signs.
C. Billboards.
D. Snipe signs.
E. Sandwich signs and portable signs.
F. Seawall signs.
G. Beacon lights.
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H. Signs located or attached to trash receptacles, gutters or benches, except as specifically
permitted upon action by the City Commission based upon time, place and manner
determinations and, if the sign relates to government speech, whether the City Commission
determines that the content is such that the desires to express as government speech.
I. Signs on public property. Except as provided in these regulations, signs may not be erected
on public property except by a public body or a semi-public body provided such sign is
approved by the City Commission. based upon time, place and manner determinations and,
if the sign relates to government speech, whether the City Commission determines that the
content is such that the desires to express as government speech. It is prohibited and
unlawful for a person to paint, paste, print or nail any banner sign, paper sign, or any
advertisement or notice of any kind, or cause the same to be done, on any curb, flagstone,
pavement or any other portion or part of any sidewalk or street, or upon any tree, lamp post,
telephone ore telegraph pole, hydrant or bridge within the limits of any street or public right
of way. This provision shall not apply to notices as may be required by law and other
exceptions as provided in this Sign Code. All signs wrongfully placed on public property
will be confiscated and destroyed and be subject to any code enforcement or other remedy
available to the City under controlling law including, but not limited to, assessments under
the provisions of Section 26-121 of the City Code.
Obscene displays. Any sign which displays any statement, work, character, or illustration of
which is obscene.
K. Obstructions. Any sign erected in a manner that would impede ingress and egress through
any door or emergency exit.
L. Streamers, spinners and pennants, ribbons, balloons or similar devices except as authorized
in this Sign Code.
M. Advertising motor vehicles or trailers. A motor vehicle, as defined by Section 320.01
(1), Florida Statutes, or trailer, as defined by Section 320.01(4), Florida Statutes,
which has attached to or located thereon any sign or device for the purpose of
advertising a business, product, or service or for directing people to a business or
activity. It is prohibited and unlawful for a person to park any such motor vehicle or
trailer on a public right-of-way, on public property, or on private property so as to be
visible from a public right-of-way. This provision is not intended to prohibit vehicle
signs that are part of a moving fleet of motor vehicles.
N. Signs which emit smoke, vapor, particles, odor or sounds.
O. Parasite Signs.
P. Flashing signs.
Q. Illegal signs.
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R. Fence signs.
S. Inflatable signs except as provided for in this Sign Code.
T. Mobile trailer signs.
U. Off -premise signs.
V. Roof signs.
W. Revolving signs.
X. Obstructions. Any sign erected in a manner that would impede ingress and egress through
any door or emergency exit or otherwise create a fire safety or other public safety hazard.
Y. Signs which violate City (this Sign Code), County, State, or Federal laws or regulations.
Z. Signs painted, attached or affixed to trees or other living vegetation.
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SCHEDULE K
SIGN REGULATIONS
SECTION 1.0 PURPOSE AND INTENT
A. The purpose and intent of the sign regulations, referred to herein as the "Sign Code" from
time -to -time, is to provide comprehensive and balanced set of sign regulations that will preserve the
right of free speech and expression, avoid excessive levels of visual clutter or distraction that are
potentially harmful to traffic and pedestrian safety.property values, business opportunities, and
communityappearance, and ensure that signs are well -constructed and maintained and expressive
of the identity of individual activities and the community as a whole. The purpose and intent of
these regulations is such that the City will not be a regulator of content, but shall regulate the time,
place and manner of the commercial and non-conunercial speech that are associated with signage.
The Citv shall not distinguish between commercial and non-commercial speech in the
implementation and enforcement of these regulations.
SECTION 2.0 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply to the implementation and interpretation of this Sign Code
and definitions set forth in the Citv Code and the Florida Statutes may also be used.
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SECTION 2.0 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply to the implementation and interpretation of this Sign Code
and definitions set forth in the Citv Code and the Florida Statutes may also be used.
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Beacon Light. Any light with 1 or more beams, capable of being directed in any direction or
directions, or capable of being revolved automatically, or having any part thereof capable of being
revolved automatically. Beacon lights are prohibited within the City.
Billboard. Any outdoor advertising sign erected and maintained by an advertising business or
service, upon which advertising matter may be displayed and which generally advertise firms and
organizations that, along with their goods and services, are not located on the same premises as the
sign; and whose surface is sold, rented, or leased for the display of advertising material. New
billboards are prohibited within the City.
FaVade. Exterior front or face of the building, the appearance presented to the world.
Mural. Mural means an inscription, artwork, figure, wall mural, graffiti, marking, hand -painted,
hand -tiled, digitally printed restorative image or design, including mixed media, which is
observable from the public right of way or from a public spacei
Out Parcel. Lots platted or leased along the periphery of a shopping center project or large retail
store which are intended to be occupied by a single user. Typically such lots are less than 2 acres in
area (this is not a criteria and is a mere definitional explanation); are subordinate in size to the
parcel which contains a multi -tenant shopping center building or large retail store; and share access,
utilities, drainage, parking and open space with the parcel containing the anchor tenant.
Pennant. Any flag -like piece of cloth, plastic or paper attached to any staff, cord, building or other
structure that tapers to a point and hangs loosely and is used for the purpose of attracting attention
to the site.
Premise(s). The contiguous lot or lots, plots, portions or parcels of land considered a unit for a
single development or activity.
Public Safety Sian. A sign necessary for the identification, operation or protection of public service
structures or signs incident to a legal process or necessary to the public safety or welfare.
Reader Board. A sign designed to accommodate changeable copy including, but not limited to,
individual letters and numbers that can be removed and replaced by hand. Electronic message
centers are not considered part of this definition.
Shopping Center. A group of commercial or non-commercial establishments planned, constructed,
and managed as a unified entity that share a common on-site parking area for customers and
1 Same definition as provided in Section 2-502 of the City Code.
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employees, with provision for goods deliver}_separated from customer access, and with aesthetic
considerations and protection from the elements.
Special Event. Special events means any pre -planned meeting, activity, parade or gathering of a
group of persons, animals or motor vehicles or combination thereof, having a common purpose, on
any public or private street, sidewalk, alley, park, lake, or other public or private place or building,
which special event substantially inhibits the usual flow of pedestrian or vehicular travel or which
occupies any public or private place or building so as to preempt normal use of space by the general
public or which deviates from the established use of a space or building. Special events are
activities that are of a temporary. nonpermanent or seasonal nature. Any activity that is not so
determined shall comply with all applicable city requirements, including, but not limited to, the
city's land development regulations. All off -premises, temporary and seasonal sales shall be deemed
special events.2
Sign. Any object, device, display, structure, or part thereof which is designed to advertise,
announce, direct, identify or inform by any means, including words, letters, figures, designs,
symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination, or projected images.
Sign. Any object, device, display, structure, device ^r- display, y, or part thereof, illuminated ^r no
i'� which is designed to advertise, announce, direct, identify or inform by any means,
including words letters figures designs svmbols fixtures colors illumination, or projected
images• igns shall be used te identif�, and not
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Sign, Air -Activated. A sign, all or any part of, which is designed to be moved by action of forced
air so as to make the sign appear to be animate or otherwise have motion.
Sign, Awning, Canopy, or Marquee. A sign that is mounted or painted on, or attached to an
awning, canopy or marquee. See Figure 2
Sign, Banner. A temporary sign composed of cloth, canvas, plastic, fabric, or similar lightweight,
non -rigid materials that can be mounted to a structure with cord, rope, cable, or similar method or
that may be supported by stakes in the ground.
Sign, Bench. Any sign painted on or affixed to a bench or to a public transportation shelter. Bench
stens are subject to approval by the City Commission based upon time, place and manner
determinations and. if the sign relates to government speech, whether the City Commission
determines that the content is such that the desires to express as government speech.
Sign, Changeable Copy. A sign on which a copy is changed manually such as reader boards with
changeable letters or pictorials or an electrically controlled sign where different copy changes are
shown on the same unexposed lamp bank used for time and temperature or as an electronic
message center or reader board.
'' Same definition as provided in Section 90-1 of the City Code,
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Sign, Copy. The message or advertisement, and any other symbols on the, face of a sign.
Directional Sign. Sign, Directional. Any sign used to indicate the direction to entrances, exits,
parking areas, restrooms, or other non -business related facilities on the site on which the sign is
located and which bears no advertising or logo.
Direetor. Sign. Sign, Directory. A sign which gives the names of the businesses, entities or
Sign.
individuals located in the building or complex where located in order to assist the public and others
for locations purposes. A directory sign shall be of a unified design and common material, and shall
allow for a uniform size sign for each business or unit of space in the development the content of
which shall be limited to the name and type of businesses and their location within the building or
complex.
Double Faced Sign Sign, Double -Faced. A sign with 2 faces which are no more than 12" apart at
their closest point, and which describe an internal angle between face planes extended no more than
30 degrees.
Sign, Electronic Message. A changeable message sign whose message is electrically activated.
Sign, Externally Illuminated. A sign illuminated by light sources from outside the sign.
Sign, Face. The area or display surface used for the message on a sign.
Sign, Fascia. A sign that is mounted or painted on, or attached to, the flat horizontal surface piece
of a building typically located directly above the front door, and sometimes referred to as a
signboard or nameplate.
Fenee Sign-. Sign, Fence. Any sign attached to a fence or masonry wall utilized as a fence.
Sign, Flag. Devices generally made of flexible materials, such as cloth, paper, or plastic, and
supported by a single vertical pole mounted into the ground or on a portable structure. They may or
may not contain sign copy. See Figure 2
Flashing Sign-. Sign, Flashing. A sign which contains an intermittent, scintillating, blinking or
traveling light source which includes, but is not limited to, signs that give the illusion of
intermittent or flashing light by means of animation, or an externally mounted intermittent light
source. Flashing signs are prohibited.within the Gita
Sign, Freestanding. Any sign which is supported by structures or supports in or upon the ground
and independent from any building. Freestanding signs include ground signs, pylon signs, and sign
less than four feet in height support by a single pole or post.
Sign, Gutter. A sign affixed to a gutter. Gutter signs are prohibited.
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Height . Sign, Height. The distance between the top of a sign and the average grade
elevation, directly below it. Berms or other unnatural elevations cannot be used to increase the
height of sign.
71^b� Sign, Illegal. Any sign not permitted in accordance with controlling land development
regulations prior to or after January 27, 2003.
inflatable Sign. Sign, Inflatable. Any sign that is inflated or supported by wind, air, or pneumatic
noncombustible pressure, with or without copy, that serves to draw attention of a site. Inflatable
signs are prohibited. within the Git-j-
illuminated
Sign. Sign, Illuminated. Any sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs or
outlines illuminated, either internallv or externally. by electric lights or luminous tubes. Asign tha4
uses artifieial light, either- 44emal of extemal to the b to draw aaention to the b
n of
otherwise ;wiease ;t. sib l;t..
Sign.inter-nail), illuminated Sign, Internally Illuminated. A sign illuminated by light sources
enclosed entirely within the sign cabinet and not directly visible from outside the sign. ^ sign at
uses artifieial light from behind the sign face to inefease its visibility.
Legal Non Conforming Sign. Sign, Legal Non -conforming. Any sign permitted in accordance
with controlling land development regulations prior to January 27, 2003 that does not conform to
the requirements of Schedule K, Part III, Land Development Regulations, Code of Ordinances of
the City of Sanford, Florida as of the date of the enactment of this Ordinance.
Sian, Menu Board. A permanently mounted sign displaying the foods, products, or services for a
drive-through or walk up facility.
Mobile Trailer- Sign, Mobile Trailer. A sign mounted on a trailer frame and capable of
being towed over the road. Mobile trailer signs are prohibited, provided, however, that mobile
trailer signs that are not pulled, moved or actually moving are likewise prohibited.
Monument Sign. Sign, Monument. A ground mounted sign with vertical structural supports
concealed in an enclosed base with a width equal to at least two-thirds (2/3) of the horizontal
width of the sign surface and with a base finished with a decorative material. Monument signs
must be consistent with the architectural design, materials and color of the buildings on the same
premises. All monument signs shall be encased in a planter, two (2) to three (3) feet in height, or
a landscaped area of no less than four (4) feet wide on each side of the sign. The planter or
landscaped area must contain any combination of shrubs, flowers and groundcovers. See Figure
2.
Sign, Moveable. A sign that is not permanently attached to the ground or attached to a building
or structure, and which is removed and stored inside daily. See Figure 2
Sian, Non-commercial. Signs expressing personal political, religious, or other opinions, and not
advertising any product, service or event.
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Non Conforming Sign-. Sign, Non -Conforming. A sign permitted in the City before the effective
date of this Ordinance that does not conform to the requirements of this Sign Code . A sign not
permitted prior to the that date shall not be considered a nonconforming sign. Nonconforming signs
are regulated by Schedule L, Section 2.0.
Orr Premise Sign. Sign, Off -Premise. A sign which is not related to a product sold. a service
offered, or identify the property on which the sign is located. ^ sib,,, ether attaehed to ., building
or other stmetur-e leeated on real prepei:ly, whieh is not appuFtenant to the use of the real propei4y
where the b
n is located or whieh does not adver-tise a ser-viee effered at the leeation where the
sign is plaeed oF which does not identif�, a business loeated wher-e the sign is plaeed as a
cE)9 pr-eniise sign'
ineludes
but is not limited
si_ nly lmown as billboards. Off premise signs are
> >
prohibited within the City, efeet, pt „ n� ,-, ing billboards
On Site Si -,
n- b Sign, On -Site. A sign that identifies or advertises only goods, services, facilities,
events or attractions available on the premises where the sign is located or which expresses non-
commercial speech as desired by the business or entity occupying the premises.
Parasite cc,,,.. Sign, Parasite. Any unpermitted sign which is attached to another sign. Parasite
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signs are prohibited. within the G43 -
Pe
rmitted Sign. Sign, Permitted. All signs needing a permit under this Sign Code or, having
Sign.
received a permit, that now exist as non -conforming signs.
Portable c;g.,. Sign, Portable. A sign that has no permanent attachment to a building or to the
b
ground by means of a footing; including, but not limited to, A -frame signs, sandwich signs, sign
with wheels or frame or structure with axle or designed to be pulled or towed on a trailer or
similar device, pull attachments, or inflatable signs. Portable signs are prohibited....:
Pr-ojeeting Sign. Sign, Projecting. A sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon a building for
support and which projects more than (12') from such building. See Figure 2
Sign, Pvlon. A freestanding sign permanently affixed to the ground by a support or supports so
that the bottom edge of the sign face is 8' or more above the ground. A pylon sign includes a sign
supported by a single poled also referred to as a "pole sign". See Figure 2
Rotes Sign, Roof. A sign mounted on the main roof portion of a building, and which is
Sign-.
wholly dependent upon the building for support.
Sign, Motor Vehicle or Trailer. A sign permanently or temporarily attached to or placed on a
vehicle or trailer and used primarily as a stationary sign; provided, however, that this definition
shall not apply to signage located on motor vehicles that are part of a moving fleet of motor
3 The Code Codifier shall insert the date upon enactment of the Ordinance.
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vehicles on roads and streets. See Figure 2
Revolving Sign. Sign, Revolving. Any sign so erected or constructed as to periodically or
continuously change the direction toward which any plane containing the display surface area is
oriented. Revolving signs are prohibited.
Seawall Si -,n- Sign, Seawall. A sign with characters, letters, figures, designs, or outlines painted on
b
the face of the bulkhead or seawall. Seawall signs are prohibited.
Snipe-Sigm. Sign, Snipe. A sign of any material, such as paper, cardboard, wood and metal, when
tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued or attached in any way to trees, poles stakes, wire frames,
fences or anv other objects where such sign may or may not apply to the premises. Snipe signs are
prohibited.
Swing Signs or Suspended Signs; Sign, Swing Or Sign, Suspended. Any sign projecting from an
angle on the outside wall or walls of any building, and which is suspended from a projecting
structure in such a manner that the sign itself, or any part thereof, is not attached to the building or
wall. Swing signs or suspended signs are prohibited.
Sign.Subdivision Sign, Subdivision. Any sign which marks or identifies the entrance or entrances
to a residential subdivision.
Tempora", Sign. Sign, Temporary. A sign used to advertise or identify transitory events of (2)
weeks or less duration unless specifically permitted for a longer period by this Sign Code.
Wall Sign-. Sign, Wall. See aaaehed sign. A sign fastened to or painted on the wall of a building
or structure in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting structure for, or forms the
background surface of, the sign including, but not limited to, signs located on a parapet wall of a
building and signs composed of individual letters, numbers, or symbols.
Window . Window Sign. A permanent sign that is applied, painted, or attached to exterior
to interior of a window or located in such a manner within the buildina that it can be readilv be
seen from the exterior of the building through a window. affixed to, suspended behind, ^r pain
en either faee of a windErA, or- glass door- that reads to the exter-ior of the b'
Streamer. A long narrow banner or strip of material waving in the wind.
Structure. Any erection or construction, such as buildings, towers, masts, poles, booms, signs,
decorations, carports, machinery and equipment.
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.e allowed in all zoning distrietswithout a permit:
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E. Construetion
thii:ty twe
(32)
Signs
squaFe
r-evided
feet in
the
sign
bn are
sur-faee.
unlit and the
Subeentraeter-
total bnag
signs of twe
b e does not exeeed
(2) square fe
less may
be er-eeted
in
addition
to
the total
b -n area adjaeent
to the
main sign
•
Si,,, -ns
morethan
sixty
(60)
days
prior-
E. Construetion
thii:ty twe
(32)
Signs
squaFe
r-evided
feet in
the
sign
bn are
sur-faee.
unlit and the
Subeentraeter-
total bnag
signs of twe
b e does not exeeed
(2) square fe
less may
be er-eeted
in
addition
to
the total
b -n area adjaeent
to the
main sign
'
Si,,, -ns
morethan
sixty
(60)
days
prior-
to the
eonimeneefnent
of eonstruetion
and ,srremoved
},o
immediately
upon eompletion
of
the development
pr-E�eet. All
ea
b
rrrcrst be
removed
before
a
Gei4ifieate
of
vccupaney
shall be issued
-by the
cild'a b
F. Flags.
A
„'
of
four -4)
fiaggs
may
be plaeed an any
premises.
The maximum
flag,of
be
five
feet. Should the
desire,
eaeh
shall
thifly
(335)
square
propef4y
owner one+l)
large
b, not
b one
hundred
fe�,
(14 0) square
feet may be
flown in lieu
of the
four- (
) .,llo,.
1' ags
b'
Signs
provided.,
the
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sign does
..r o ooa one
half (1 /7)
square f ,r
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deeals affixed to fuel
Signs governmental b
L. Change of Copy on a l,
mitred na„eable eopy_cirtr�
brt'
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SECTION 3.0 COMPLIANCE
It is prohibited and unlawfiil to locate, erect, move, reconstruct, extend, enlarge, convert or
structurally alter a sign in non-confonnity to the provisions of this Ordinance and a sign
per>nit issued hereunder, unless exempted from sign permit requirements under Section 6.0
or Section 13.0.
followingThe signs zoning '
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for- by these regulations.
M. AdVeFtising Vehieles. No per
-son shall park any
f
7 floating
> boat,
barge
or- othef >
>
b
of way, publie
pr-opefty
er- has loeated on it ai:*, sign
b eonveying
messages
to a business or- aetivity. This r-estrietion does not prohibit a sign at4aehed to a funetion—al,
licensed vehiele whieh is dfiven in a routine manner- for- a bana fide eonffi:ner-eial purpose
b
the vehiele with the business -4
OParasite signs.
n a i leg
b signs.
c. ' inflatable e �b" pt „ Moa f i those r nb „larion
S.
T, Mobile tfailer- signs,
T T Off premise
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SECTION 4.0 NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNS
Anv sign authorized by this Ordinance may contain a non-commercial message.
Noncommercial signs shall be subject to the same permit requirements, restrictions on size
and type, and other specifications set forth in this Ordinance.
K-10
feet
in
height
finished
above
grade(6')
'
may have
.,
seeond
s'b�', Q
,,e
shall
not
..onto;,, interior_illumin
illumination.
Tf the
ataa�i.�aaviauaia�.aa�
m
e,t
bn is
loea4ed
on
public
b of
way, the
sign
shall be
designed
to
br-eak
away
when
a vehiele.
Flefida.
The
design
of the
sign
shall
be sealed
by
engineerI4
an
b istered
in
the Sta4
Multiple
Family
to
the
d ell;
wall sufFounding
and
r-esidential
the
subdivisions
development
and
shall
also
adjaeent
be
.,ll..Wed
to the
t.,
pr-irnai=j,
/7\
entr-anee
01*5110
signsa-RaeheEl
shall
be eompatible
with
any
b,
bpattem,
wa4er
fe�ur-e
or
other-
b
that
eompr-ise
the
entrunee
design.
Eaeh sign
shall
not
exeeed
thirt�,
two
(3-2)
feet
.,„.1 three
feet !2'\
in
height-.
squareelements
'
signsAll
b
b
b, but
not.
limitedr,
to
building
materials,
t< peI
..e .,n .ol0rS
Signage
proposed
pr-E�eet
that is eonsider-ed
Planning
for-
approval
and Zoning
by
Commission
the
Commission.
if the
All
signage
applications
appr-oval
reviewed
of
ed
residential
by thePlanning
multiple
and
family
ZoningTonmnissio
projeets
and
r-esidefitial
shall
subdivisions
aeeetTapanied
that
y.,app
afe
J bia
l;
.,tie
s for
appr-oval by
the
Planningand
Zoning
Commissio
,z
'
B. Nonresidential
Subdivision
Entranee.
One
(1) two
sided
b round
mounted
sign
n
exeeedinb
thii:ty
twe (32)
square
feet in
sign
sur-faee
afea
and
not
b
heib h4
above
finished
gr-ade
on
eaeh street
side
from
which
the
subdivision
is
entered
be peFmitted.
Such
bn shall
eontain
no
interior-
if
the
b is
leeated
on
pu
rightn
the
bn shall
be
designed
The
design
-of
t4. sign
shall
be
sealed b...
registered
in the
State
of
Florida.
'
Residential
Care
Fneility,
Community
Residential
Home
or
Day
Care
Faeility.
One
(1)
unlightedC.
n not
b
six (6)
square
feet
in sign
sur-faee
area
per- pr-efnises
beat
'1 in
TTA
1, TAR
2
MR
3 Zoning
District.Sucusesh
lee
te,-1
i,,
A&,
an
or--
a
b
Distriet
shall
comply
with
Alffieultural b
b
,
my
cSaeh
usesloe-atea
in an
RN401
RG 1
nr
r SSC
3
Zoning
Dist,.;et
shall
,
with
r
.,1
Use
nts below.
D. Agrieultural
sur-faee
afea
Use.
and
One (1)
one (1)
at4aehed
ground
mounted
sign
not exeeeding
b n not exeeeding
twelve
thifty
(12) square
twe (32)
square
feet in
sign
fee
sign
sur-faee
area
and not
b twelve
(12) feet
in
bhl
above
grade
side
on a
par -eel
eontai..*
...
ndieated
in the
land
use
b
Distr-iet.
per„itted
Signs
only
for-
.,f+e,•
agr-iettitufal
.,
b rieultur-al
.,1 .,
uses loeated
a nditional
uses
are laeated
within any
,
ether-
within
land
an
AG, Agr-ieultur-al
use designation
shall
Zoning
E.
>
Automotive,
Miseellaneous
B
d
Sem,iees,
-,
K-11
Tsers+7
i!t!� rJYM 1
M
r
!T'rmfpr sT: =
K-12
arm
N
M-01
NOW..
�•
K-12
' Signs.
followingthe ebulati
'
• Maximum Permitted Height Signs.
I
b.
Number
of
signs.
One
(1)
sigrrn
may
be- eonsti-'rciet:edo"
the street
f•...,+ng
r+n;r
;r,n
b
the
primary
„+ranee
to
the
premises.
•
r nd
.l'r nto
me
nge
st of
n
r.,l.;,,nt;,,
„f ;�lo„t;f;..nt;avir-
o,
or
a
rl
d.Dev e�Ients
Developments
mounted
sign
+�+
t are
on
1 nn+o
seeondary
1
n eer-neTZots
street
0 1.+�
provided
ma
that
have
the
a seeond
signs
d
aTo
are separated
rl
R1ZQ
by n ,7:s+nnee
of two
hundred
(200)
linear
foot
as
measured
along
the road.-
'
The-helbl3t
with the
requirements
and
square
-footage
of E.
-o
1 of this
subseetion.
eseeond
si
n shall
be in
eemplianee
•
Developments
with
n street
frontage
b
o eeding
b
four hundred
(400) linear
foot may
have
a seeend
groundmounted
sign
on
the fentre
provided
that.
the
r, l
ground
mounted
sign
does nn
tie., ,+
nnrl
nib
tht /Q\
foo+
;r, height
b
a 1
f:,rty eight
(4
8) square
f
feet
r,
: total
sign
The
rlistanee
between
the signs
shall b
a
minimum
of
three
hundred
(300) linear
� o+
7
ntion of s;.r„s
Signs
shalt
be
benne.!
n
„r.ling to
the
fellowing-
a.
TAT sign
the prineipal
dwelling
hall
or-
a
be place
pefmit4ed
mobile
l within
use
heme-
f;f+.,
is
(50)
a one
foo+
(1) two
of any
zoning
fn.,,:t.,
,lis+riet
ffitlitiple
; „
family
hi 1,
b.
Minimum
setba
Lirthe
property
lino for,+:.,,t
b nright
of
,,,n„ shall
b -e
,rel
to the
height of
the sign
and
shall
be measured
from
the
edge of
b
the
K-13
C. No sig
visibility
shall belfeete
at a ntfeet internont;n,n
a--'rrn tal'ie
or-
eleaf- sight -tr-ian
.lriyewa., ent,•anao
,le
3il,,.;11
impaif
d. Signs- shall
be loeate'd
t6maintain
a Elear-anee
of ten
feet- (10')
to
all
over•need-
eleetrieal
can etor-s and
-a elear-anee
of three
feet !2'\
o
all
ron.,n.la,-...
olta.,sen
•
a drops.
e. Signs shall
oane,,,ent
not be
.,similar-
leeated within
easement.
an), publie
easement,
eenstr-uetio
4. Design of Signs.
Signs shall
be designed
- to the
b
fellowing.0
n. All signage
shall a
desrbircd in
a manner- eo
patible with
the
eolor-s
and
ar..l,itant„ral
ua �.a as aa.a.�.uau
other signsn
style of
the
then nal
building and
b
with the
n.,ler-s and
style
of
1, \? here individual
v. ♦� aaa.av
building
estab,l;nl,,,,ontn
are leeated
;
single
building
b
in a„ltiple
�izi,ar
s
buildings
.a,l, n nttnrl,
..l,nttned
signs
shall be
design
1
aeeer-ding
materials
sameness.
to a E6ii3i
or- other-
on theme but
ehar-aEtel=istiesto
be suffieiently
avoid
differentincv
a sense of
unifigrmity
�9—a„1ro,.r
-r
and
C. The base
with the
finished
of ground
ar-ehiteettt
with nt.,aa.,
mounted
Eg}or-
n wood n prohibited.
sign shall be
of the
designed
building.
to be compatible
b
Sign
bason
6
b
be read fFem the street but in no ease less than three inehes (3'")
high.
in thesquare feeta.,b of n the sign.
6. Time and tempeFatur-e signs. Time and tempefatur-e signs shall be allowed in
.—dential distriets. The fnaximufn area for- the time and temperature pE)FtiOR Of
the sign shall be twenty (20) squafe feet or-fi , per -Cent (50%) of the sign fa
which ever- is smaller, The afea of a time and temper-atur-e sign, whether at4aehed e
ffeestandinb, shall be ineluded in b the eumulative area of signs on the
7 !'hang ,,�� Any ehaangeablleep), iil
a,,.l�nb,Y, but not limited to, b s
movie listings and sen4ee sehedules for- houses of worship shall be inelude
in the allowable square footage of an at4caehed or nd fneun4ed sign. .ehanli
beable eopyb-ns shall be atible in b
ci_¢a�n nn
the
b
K-14
Loeatio�iBanner
.b emi`7evanner signs are permitted in41,0
following le nt;ena•
b
a.
Seminole
Renle„a.•d•
b.
Sanfefd
Residential
Historic
Distiiet;
e.
Dom%to,A%
Commercial
H;ata,•;a
Dist,;
t.
a
e.
All residential
First
Street
from
zoning
distfietS
�t@iai
side
i A
o
A,7S
the
1„A, CR
int2r-Scctio
1, SR
of
7,
First
TAA
2, ISTD
Stfeet
2\'
and
United
Sanford
States
to
Mellen,,;lle
L7;.,1,,,,n.
b.
1 7/92/F
Avenue.
•enal,
Avenue
eastward
tl„•e„ba.l,
,,ta.,,,,,
De ,,,
7 Size of
Banner
Signs
Banner
signs
shall
be
of
t,,.ent<
fe,,..
/24\
nnl,ea
,:de
and
f;,,
-t,,
eight !44\
inches
l,igg
b
a ` ept
on State
Read
46
west
of the
r•Sv ovefpass
and sixty
(60)
",here
:
el,ea
l,:.l,
banner
signs
be
n
of
thiFt„
(30
inees
l.
wide
3. Plaeement
and
b
Signs.
a.
Banner
signs
shall
be limited
tee one
!1
\ bannef
sign
per-ele
b.
Banner-
may be be
on
metal,
wood,
eei-
eat or-
deear
dive
poles
existing
on
the
of ati„e
.d ate
of t
his
,•
ed;nanee
e.
Ban
apart
of sl-b„a
e
pt
shall
on
e
State Read
spaeed
n6
n
west
minimum
of
of
the GSv
one hundred
over
-pass
ei
„ l,e,•e
L.t�;rir},
banner
(180)
feet
sign
d.
shall
All baersi"ns
be
a
ed
n minimum
maybe
of
displayed
asix
1,un
for
d..e,d (600)
amwEimum
feet
of
apaFt
r.
Tl',1it
,tea„
l,a,•d,,,a..e
and
tl,e
pole
a
a
nl
for-
in oda
an
additional
nd:tion
year -provided
the
Lanae,•
signi
'
The
at
n«aee
t,-
shall providethe
e
C
t„
with ite
idenee
f'.,
on
agreement
toe
eat
r; .nae
b
ole
with the
awner-of'the
ole
4. DesignSigns.
a.
The
advef4ising
area
shall
be limited
to
twenty
five /751
e
nt
of the
v
There
and the
area.banner
shall
bottom
be
minimum
of any
part of
of
t e
banner.
(8)
feet
clearance
between
the ground
vunc
n
d
e.
Aiz1
nlieable
The
being
The
bmu@i
l,a,•d„,a,•e
installed
design
building
signs'and
and
eedea
attael„„enta
eolorvrthe
b
: al„ding
shall
ha«d,
banner
be
wind
reviewed
signs
shall
loading.
.mnllurl
be designed
by the
be
Cit„
submitted
to
prior-
comply
to
to
the banner.
the Certo
with
-
faf
K-15
i intent. The
rrrtccrt
of
iroi 3
e iensl
signs ., the., ot,.'
P.
,b,-., is to
,, idepr-iN,a4e ,, +,ef4y
o�=ii�
.,d
businesses
n:JCT��tri�teTrviric3—�$�--ni6v4'itive-,
o J �ch cd ure-pa
flexibility
develop
-er-etitiv
e�eE�rc�Tb,'•
l
�o�-'c-aix�Y'v�eErrrrc-ac�rrn.rr�c
,1 „,•.,
t the theti
e values of the City.
City r- e��es-tl�at
ea4e -
in many
under- the
eir-curstanees,
there are
inneva4ive-and efea ive
altemat
which ,,ill
to
e
m.initnum
h. nee .
standard
„ity
eh.
b b e
r-aeto« and
whieh are desifable
-i li.,i l,, ,l .,
and attr-aetive and
pei4„ .,al es
7 Purpose.
alternative-to�i'ci'ili
The
purpose
of
standardsubject
eemprehensive
sign pr-ogTams
to
is to pr-o'dude-an
flexibility -crctorrcr'hrcn
ensure that
alter-nati
. —b—b-
'ill
not have
an adver-se
impaet on the aesthetie
values, n
„ity character-
and
quality
of life
of t
C t
.,he
3. Authority.
The
Dl.,...,;.,..
.,.1
Zoning
Commission
shall
have the autherity to
approve
cofnpr-ehens.'
b
b
'
•developer
-Eoiipr-ehens.' .=�
shalloofnpr-iseall
+b„
pr—mob„—am.
signs ., the., ot,.'
h. All signs
eembination
planned development
of residential, eammer-eial
prejeets tha4 are
and offiee uses
oofnpr-ised
shall be
of
appr-o
any
under- t�e
o J �ch cd ure-pa
ftai rrnb�o Ee�feenSiv
e
sign
br-oar-arns.
' Allsigns foo
planned development „
eets of ten (1
0)aei:esby
ea4e -
steal be approved
under- the
of this Schedule
to
b
eempr-oho
h All signs ineluded. The
-Eoiipr-ehens.' .=�
shalloofnpr-iseall
signs ., the., ot,.'
el,,.li,,,,'
butnot limited
,,,.,
aaelied
signs,
ground
,ted signs, di,•eetion
mou
l signs, .life„+..,.+,
signs .,.1 i„ntfueti,-.,,nl
K-16
sign pfegram
pr -in
�tmettll�ter-ials
shall
el buildings
e
be
designed
r,
tY
$G, -„
andmm-oorrs
.,
o --
a .,.e
developed
t
colors
of the rehite„t„rel
ont'1�acFel
��Yhich—reflect
theme
and
an
shall
integr-at@G
of
the
b,@7
ar-ehiteetur-al
veeabulafy
for-
the
par
-eel proposed
for-
developnient;
or
-
The design,
E9�1 pfehenss'r"v
ehar-.,eter
Lb
e
sign
� loo
pro ritm
do
and/or
shall
be
of
materials
denionstr-ably
the signsproposed
nior-e
attractive
than
signs
the minimum
nt.,,,.laMs
b. Height.
The maxitnum
height
signs
proposed
in aeoniprehensive
sib
programis
b
fifteen
feet
(1 5)
he
r' that
single
aaael,ed
sign
+1, eSign.
face
„f no
.,, e
than
a
twelve
(1
2) square feet
may
, be
higher,
b
.
C. Total
aFt
r-en'ef sign
or-en of
of e
fhee5.
ehe
The-teta
b„
'area
�f girfnaees
shalltimes of
which
ed
are
t„ (2)
propose
asd
thee
total afea
,� r el
of n
. e.-1
r, fn
for- development.
en .,
,,:+te
1
—A-1,
the minimumstandards
sign
standards
o
the
d. Elimination
of
signage.
h
•b
bprepesed
in
a eoinpi:ehenSive
sig
program
must
result
n—
€—
en—ef—�
ting
unattmetiv-e-,
noir n.�,.,f.,n:ning
and
obsolete
” e-tc-sib=r�cbge'"ccrrccrt
resulttl,e
to �[o
cn�.
appear-anee
of
the par
-eel proposed
fer- development
in eempar-isen
to
b
sign
%. Co
appearance
theof the
Cit,.
etPrer-✓
and
n ,nt
not
negatively
Values. The
:
signage
aet the
value
proposed
of
propefty
in
., the
f Seenie-esr-r-ider-
program
adopted
lesated.
immediate
must
-femme-
vioinity
plan.
be eensistent
area
eftl,e
The
inwhieh-
signage
"4th
par—eel
any
the
proposed
prepesed--in
seenie
par
for- de„el.,r.,,,ent
eafrider-
-eel
a-eomprehensive-sig
plan
for
which
-development
the
City
has
is
SECTION 5.0 EXISTING NONCONFORMING SIGNS
Signs lawfully existing on the effective date of this Ordinance `s may be continued although
the size or location does not conform with the provisions of this Ordinance. Such signs shall
be deemed nonconforming uses or structures and the nonconforming use and structure
provisions of this Ordinance shall apply. Maintenance of a nonconfonning sign shall
' The Code Codifier shall insert the date upon enactment of the Ordinance
K-17
comply with Section 10.O.0
SECTION 6.0 TEMPORARY CTvNo
veted on by
the eleeteFate
shall be
peFmit4ed
b publiesignspromotinguses
is -additional wo
up
to a
total
of
nine
(9) square
b issues
feet on a
to
pareel
be
indieated
in the
land
use Fegulation
going out „f
sehedules
as
e
feet
i
publie and semi
publie
and thifty tWo
(332) square
on a
par -eel
eentai
b
land use b
transient
!edging
and
>
,
miseellar,ee„s
business
and seniees,
industrial
s
agrieultural,
b
signsprivate
pFopeFty.
in
j
with a sign
,rf
non
of rine
(9)
square
feet
of greater-
shall not
he less
thiFty
he leeatea
(30)
in a st,•eet
feet f+om the
Fight of
euFb
waw
line
of
any street
inter-seetion.
Campaign
signsthan
B. Display
Trimefr-am
. The
signs
the
maybe
displayed
tl
it4
(30)
be
days prior
-and seven (7)
in
days
final
after- the
eleetion
eleetion
follows
at whieli
within sixty
(60)
eandidate
days
of
of proposal
a pr-ifnaty
eleetion,
will
voted upon.
eandidates
ease
who won
a
in
the -
primary
,, to
ele,etio
seven (7)
.„ „t;,,,,e
days after the
to
final
display
eleetio
their-eab„
signs
b a„ri, g the
;r.teri,,, r`-'iio
l ar
vu uaau
l
C. Deposit
and For-feitum.
Eaeh
eandidate
shall pety
to
the
Cily
a deposit
bsign.
of two hundred
fif4y
D
Said deposit
(7) days
shall be
after- the eandidate
refunded
is
to the
either-
eandida4e
eleeted
or
if
Ide—f-e-ated
all
si.... we
in the eleetion
temeved within
in
the ballet
r-emoved
proposal
within
is voted
seven (7)
upon.
days
in
after
the
the
event
eandidate
that
all
is
politieal
either-
eampaign
eleeted
signs,en
or defeated
or -
nal is voted
upon, the
two
hundred
fifty dollar
($250
.00)
deposit
shall he forfeited
to
Gity.
in
issue
the
the
event that
a eandidate's
or- pr-oponenVs/opponent's
b
b
l., aterl
, street
right ,ay,
that a
di
date's deposit
shall
he forfeited.
a
of
n
T- I . gns for businesses.
the square footage of pemianent
The square
signs.A.
footage of temper-ary
signs
is -additional wo
defined a spee'ale e,,ts shall he
issued a
er.di„ab to the following
regulat;s..,�
Purpose. T-emper-afy signs
are allowed€er
speeifi;rpurposes-
ineeluding,but
-auetiens, speEial
businessale
s.
pr-ofnetion
, h„n;.,enn
„bn and
going out „f
K-18
Z. b 14eigl,t Ground mounted signs shall not e ed twelve !17\ foot in height
7
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7' b LT ,aht Ground mounted
signs shall not exceed twelve (12) feet ;n height
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7-3,11INNIMMISIM. FOR Will
4. �,pes
of signs-penniaed.
freestanding
to advei4ise
signsTwo
the sale of par -eels or- new housing units pr-ovided eae
Te
all
two (32) square
sueh sign is r-emoved
windew,
eanopy and ground
,,,,untaa
sig —
meP enniae
. Tem
period of one (1)
year- on!),, subjeet
mayrl
also
el„e
tn
the following .,
of signs
. h e
n othn
prohibited
pfevide
.larea
the
total
of the mh;nea signs
does
t n
eea the
maximufn
allowable
square
footage-
'
a.
.
n. e, -t;
,1
a ng flags;
b.banner-
sigma,
e.
portable
d.
inflat'able�rgns;
inflatable
��n,bnn'
and
e.
mobile
traile
5. All +a,.,r..ra..,
shall
, ,In
b
be loo to
at least
fiftyfifty(50)
feet 4 om any zoning
b
distfiet ;
h'
—...eh
home
h rineiparpermit4e
and five
1
(5) font
from
1
a pFoneFt,
line
+
e, cw•v�rmrra�mily
fronting
db 'heir"
multi 1 dwelling
n right of way.
or rmrrobile
mobile
G. Ta
Signs f..
Real
Estate
OMAngs.
On
stn
greater- than two (2)
res and
leeated in a
nop&esidenlial
zoning
distriet, an
unlit
real
estate
sign of thiFty two (32)
square
feet or- less and
b
height
at least ofie
hundfed
allowed
(100) lineaf
without
t n
feet from
permit,
a residential
dwelling.
One (1) real estate
b
(2) upAighted,
pr-oj eet while
detaehed or-
under- eonstmetion
freestanding
to advei4ise
signsTwo
the sale of par -eels or- new housing units pr-ovided eae
sueh b n does
gr-ade
not exeeed thiFty
and provided that
two (32) square
sueh sign is r-emoved
feet in sign sur-faee area and eight (8) feet in heightabove
when all par -eels or- new housing -Ull it� — - —.
and/or- aetive
selling eeases.
Pennits for- such
development signs shall be issued by the Building
Offieial for- a
period of one (1)
year- on!),, subjeet
to r-enewal on appliea4ion. Sueh DO
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SECTION 6.0 EXEMPTIONS
The following signs are exempt from the regulations contained in this Ordinance:
A. A sign posted by the City, a County. State or Federal agency.
B. A sign integrated into or on an automatic teller machine, coin operated machine or vending
machine.
C. A sign carried by a person, provided, however, that the City may regulate such matters in
appropriate conditions and circumstances.
D. A sign not visible from any public street, highway, sidewalk, bicycle path or park.
E. Street addresses and numbers that are provide for public safety pu>poses.
F. Murals that have been approved as part of the City's Public Art Program.
G. Holiday lights and decorations containing no commercial message and displayed during the
appropriate time of year.
H. Flags up to a maximum of 4 for each full acre of a parcel with a parcel with a size of less
than 1 acre being allowed a 4 signs. If the flag is displaved on a flagpole, the maximum
dimension of any flag shall be proportional to the flagpole height, and the house side of the
flag shall not exceed 20% of the vertical height of the pole.'
All lighting
for-
n•bnab
shall
be designed
b to:
'
b n stmeture and utilize on!544ly
:3. A mfflEifnum of ��, (40) lumens per- square foot
of sign sur-faee is permitted. This1
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Provide
adequate
li,&
, ,
itheut olighting;•
,.
Control
bht
in
order- to limit
ht
to the
intended area and
glare;ut
r-eduee
Maximize
the
effectiveness
of the
lighting•
lig
• Provide
ting,
L.o,,ond
.,ttr etiye
properly
and
borders;
energy effieio„t
illumination.
All lighting
fvr
nib-z"b
shall
. pl„
, it, the following
regulations.:
Lighting
streets,sign faee and not aimed at adjacent r-oads
of pfoperties and so that the setifof
i
b h4 is not visible from any point off the pre
-
2. Lighting
shielded e ,tefffixt„ron
b n stmeture and utilize on!544ly
:3. A mfflEifnum of ��, (40) lumens per- square foot
of sign sur-faee is permitted. This1
5 See, Title 4, United States Code, Chapter 1.
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5. Lighted
theA abut r-esidepAial
zones shall
be
designed,ns
so that
sour-ee of light :
b does not
of visible off theinternally
tFespass onto
„
residential pr-opef4ies and
illuminated
Signs,.
eopy,
shall
' internally illuminated signsrequire b'
r
rrte
^11<,
illuminated
Signs,
with
or-withl7ttteha
ggeabie
eopy,
shall
„1., be
letteringb,
b 1. gos,
symbols,
ot.
lighting
engineer-
pi:opos0.-1
sign
design
g nf:,
s
to the
.-
v.tn
of'this
nen4:.,r.
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No eolor-ed
with trgff;g
lights4.
n
ntfol
rlg<,:5.
ggn
Lighted
signs
designed,
lighting
does
not
ass
opAO
residential
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Signs
per-
b
I
I '
shall
I per-
have
feet
a
of
maximuni
tube
rather-
luminous
than lamp.
output
A
greater-
of thtee
illumination
hundred
(300)
may
used
if doeumentation
of the
need
for-
a
higher -lumens
tnanufktur-er-
of the
b' Exposed
glass
tubes
must
be
pfoteeted
by
a elear-
D. Flood
lights/S
Flood
lightsot
hidden
in the
planter
b
the
sign
so that
the sour-ee
of
light
is not
visible.
Flood
lights
lightsot
b n shall
not
exee
total
of nine
hundred
room
t„n,ens
per sign
faee.
Flood
lights
cnd
spot
lights
mu
eompletely
shielded
or- baffled
so that
lighting
is r-estrieted
to th-
—id
does
not sb
into
the night
sky.
E. Prohibitedited
Lighting.
The
following-
t.Tes
of ligh4ing
b
b a
prohibited.:
1'
lighting
E)
motion
r
,- bl:n
. trgff;g
b
or-,-l:reetiongl
gln
sign
'
safer.,
E.
regulations.
b
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SECTION 7.0 ABANDONED SIGNS
All signs, sivan messaves. and/or supporting structures, as applicable, shall be removed by the owner
or lessee of the premises upon which a sign is located when the business or purpose it advertises is
no longer conducted on the premises, or the structure is dilapidated or beyond repair under the
provisions of Section 1.1. of Schedule L of the Land Development Rekulations. If the owner or
lessee fails to remove such a sign, the City shall give the owner a 30 -day written notice by certified
mail to remove said sign. Upon failure to comply with the second notice, the City may cause
removal to be executed, the expenses which will be assessed to the property on which the
abandoned sign is located as set forth in Section 26-121 of the City Code.
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glar-e,
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b
of
intensity
of illumination.Lighted
designed
kind to adjoining
streets
o pr-ope4.
,-t;��
high intensity
lightslights,
spotlights,hts
or flood
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5.
Prisms, mii:Fors
of light
or- polished
b sur-faees
used
for-
the purpose
of augmenting,
'
hi intensity
li,t
b
s, laser-
lights
b
.. st,..,h.,,..,.
pie
lights.
'
F. Strip Lighting.
lighting
used
sole!),
to
outline
a stmeture
of an),
paI4
thereof
shall
bn
and is
within
zoningrohibited
use is
a one,
two
or-
multiple
family
dwellingpefmit4ed
or-
a mobile
lighting
within the
F-
b
be
rovided
that
sueh
b
-15limited
to a total
b equivalent
to tm,iee
the length
or width
of
the pr-ineipal
buildinloeated
along the
street
lighting,
here,
shall
not include
Chfistfnas
deeer-.,tions
,,,d ,-elated
b'
G. Noneenfor-ming.
All
non
b
illumination,
>
flashing
and
F-ela
lighting
ef'fo..tiye
deviees
date of
shall
this o
be
-d;,,.
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eliminated
or- teFininated
within
one (1)
yeaf
f+-Ofn
SECTION 7.0 ABANDONED SIGNS
All signs, sivan messaves. and/or supporting structures, as applicable, shall be removed by the owner
or lessee of the premises upon which a sign is located when the business or purpose it advertises is
no longer conducted on the premises, or the structure is dilapidated or beyond repair under the
provisions of Section 1.1. of Schedule L of the Land Development Rekulations. If the owner or
lessee fails to remove such a sign, the City shall give the owner a 30 -day written notice by certified
mail to remove said sign. Upon failure to comply with the second notice, the City may cause
removal to be executed, the expenses which will be assessed to the property on which the
abandoned sign is located as set forth in Section 26-121 of the City Code.
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C. Maintenonee.
All
signs
shall
be
adequately
maintained
both
4ont
and baek,
wheFe .
>
but not
be
limited
to,
proper-
alignment
of stmetur-es
i
with
b ht
paint
position,
or-
other-
eentinued
presen,atives.
readability
Paint
of
shall
the
stpdetur-e
not
be peeling
and pr-esen,a4ion
or-
flaked.
ofstfueture
Rust s
not
be visible.
The
Building
Offieial
may
eause
to
be
r-emoved,
after
due
e any sign
landseaped
area
or planter-
gross
around
b
;t that
;
of
well
maintained.
idated
or-
has
a b
Construetion
and
Eleetrieal
Permits.
No sign
shall
be
eonstfueted,
er-eeted,
or- stmetur-ally
alteFed
pennit.
without
in
order-
a sign
to obtain
permit,P.
and
a peFmit
if
lighted
to er-eet
or-
any
eleetrieally
sign
within
the
> Without
jufisdiction
an electr-i
of thesee
regulations,
an applieant
shall
submit
to
the
Building
Offieial
an
aeeur-ate
b> to ,
the
material
to
be
displayed,shoming
height
and
di
>
details,
eleetriplans
conforming
to the
National
EleetFie
Code,
and
dist.—Iner-eas
to pr-opefty
lines and/oF
buildings
;
o
t teeo the
proposed
lee
d
of
•
sign
bo
to be
o notal
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9. Site
premises
pr
Plan
until
-es
Review.
sueh
of this
it
Feloeation
Se ea„lo
is unia-woful
of
to
er- tion
reloeate
has
an
been
approved
b
b
pursuant
n or-
ereet
to
a sign
site
upon the
plan revi
F. Appliention.
All
applicants
b
of
signsr-eval
Planning
and
Zoning
Commission
shall
submit
an
appliea4ion
to the
Adniiiiistfatineeessary
to
aseei4ain
whether-
the proposed
i
cemplies
with
the
provisions
of this
sehedule
ineluding,
but
not
limited
to--.
it - site
to seale
depieting
property
boundaries,
..
w.�
J
�n
dimensions,
rigrico-of
way,
dr-iye�
ays
an
par -king
area�vctatiorr
v
el-existiii"�,•
�
a•,
ric proposed
struet
s
res,
, loeatio
of
tiii'�
n
"e�-S-f��rrcc�cvrizcr-aixci—acccsi
street
d
visibility
information-,
A drawing
to seale
of eaeh
sign
being2.
proposed
depieting
sign di
uafe
footage,
details
and
height,
lighti.,g4—eetrie
>
l in
>
f ,-..,nti„„
finishes,
> building
materials,
stmetur-al
For-
building:3.
all at4aehed
signs.
elevations
showingproposedexisting
perma
c;
�r�izab
�oram
,
na
.
Cuffent
e�
signs.
photographs
showing4.
existing
signs
SECTION 8.0 PERMIT PROCEDURES
A. Building Permit Required. It is prohibited and unlawful to locate, erect, move,
reconstruct, extend, enlarge, convert or structurally alter a sign without a sign permit except
those signs exempted in Section 6.0 or Section 13.0 of this Sign Code, and all signs shall
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fully conform with the provisions of this Ordinance.
The application shall be accompanied, at a minimum, by a to -scaled engineered drawings
demonstrating compliance with this Sign Code and showing the message to be displayed,
dimensions, including height, width and copy area, construction details, materials, colors,
electrical plans, lighting (if any), and dimensions to property lines, buildings, and adjacent
signs in respect to the proposed location of the sign to be erected, as well as all the
requirements set forth in the Florida Building Code. The request shall identi , size, copy
area and location of any existing sign proposed to remain, as well as any existing signs
planned to be removed.
B. Duration and Revocation of Permit. If a sign is not installed within 6 months following
the issuance of a sign permit (or within 30 days in the case of a temporary sign permit), the
permit shall be void without the City taken any action relating thereto.
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deter -mined to not be substantially n „lia t with the safety, ntr„nt„rnl and
loeational fegttiremeti4S of eont, 1�d development regulations, to
legal b b
n on of befofe januaf�, 4-,
2013 and it is prohibited n„d unla-mful to have stieh ., non „f «,, ing
ib„
1„n.,ted o nl ,,.et4y .. or aftef that date.
No • bn shall be constfued to be a lawkil b b
n if it was efeeted
without a building pefmit havingbeenobtainedof without the-�3piApiiiicc
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The City Commission's decision not to grant vested rights status shall be
final subjeet, however-, to appeal.
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SECTION 9.0 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS
A. Si6n Area. The area enclosed by a single continuous line, connecting the extreme points of
edges of a sign. The area shall be determined using the largest sign area or silhouette visible
at any time from any point that is off-site. The sign area may extend around a corner. This
area does not include the main supporting sign structure, but all other omamental
attachments, inner connecting links, and the like, which are not a part of the main supports
of the sign shall be included in determining sign area. The square footage of a free-standing
letter or cut letters used as a sign area shall be determined by enclosing the sign area within
the smallest rectangular figure needed to encompass completely all letters, insignias, or
svmbols of the sign, including, but not limited to, horizontal spacing between letters,
insignias, symbols, logos, and trademarks, except as otherwise provided herein. See Figure
Signs other than free-standing letters, words, insignias, or symbols: the area is the total area
of the facing, or the total area within the outer edge of anv existing border of the sign. See
Figure 1
In every event, computation of allowable sign area includes all existing signs on the
premises, whether those signs are conforming or nonconforming.
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signs
The contruetor shall provide the Gity with evidenee of an agr-eement to er-eet
on n .,lo with the .,f the pole,
groundThere shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet eleafanee between the
bottom .,f any part .,f the bannef
signsAll bamer b
building c.,rlcr ; cl,,.ling . n.l loath;
b'
4. The hardware at4achments shall be reviewed by the City prior to the banner b
installed,
design5. The
t., the banner being m ,.,-
„factorl
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SECTION 10.0 CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, APPERANCE AND
PERMITTING
A. All signs shall comply with the Florida Building Code.
B. Concealment of Structural Supports. All attached signs shall have concealed structural
members except for vertical supports or other supporting members which are design and
arranged so as to be an integral part of the aesthetic composition of a sign. Signs in general
shall present a good structural appearance and when attached to a building it shall appear to
be an integral part of the building.
C. Maintenance. All signs shall be adequately maintained both front and back, where visible.
Such maintenance shall include, but not limited to, proper aligmnent of structures in a
vertical upright position, continued readability of the stiucture and preservation of the
structure with paint or other preservatives. Paint shall not be peeling or flaked. Rust shall
not be visible. The Building Official may cause to be removed, after due notice, any sign
which shows neglect, which becomes dilapidated or has a surrounding landscaped area or
planter around it that is not well maintained. It is prohibited and unlawful to fail to
adequately maintain a sign and such failure shall be subject to the code enforcement
activities of the City.
D. Construction and Electrical Permits. No sign shall be constructed, erected, or structurally
altered without a sign permit, and if lighted or electrically wired, without an electrical
permit. In order to obtain a permit to erect any sign within the jurisdiction of these
regulations, an applicant shall submit to the Building Official, at a minimum, an accurate
drawing, to scale, showing the material to be displayed, height and dimensions, construction
details, electrical plans conforming to the National Electric Code, and distances to property
lines and buildings in respect to the proposed location of the sign to be erected. It is
prohibited and unlawful to fail to obtain all required permits for a sign and such failure shall
be subiect to the code enforcement activities of the City.
E. Site Plan Review. It is prohibited and unlawful to relocate an existing sign or erect a sign
upon the premises until such relocation or erection has been approved pursuant to site plan
review procedures of this Sign Code.
F. Annlication. All auplicants reauestina anoroval of siens that reauire annroval by the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall submit an application to the City by means of the
City's electronic permitting system. Each application shall contain all information necessary
to ascertain whether the proposed erection, alteration, use or change in use complies with
the provisions of this Sign Code including, but not limited to:
1. A site map drawn to scale depicting property boundaries, property dimensions, rights-of-
way, drivewa sparking areas, location of all existing and proposed structures, location
of all existing and proposed signs, street corner and access visibility information,
2. A drawing to scale of each sign being proposed depicting sign dimensions, square
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footage, sign height, depth, colors, finish, typeface, building materials, structural details and
lighting/electrical information;
3. For all attached signs: building elevations showing_ proposed and existing_ permanent
signage, window sign and canopy signs;
4. Current photographs showing existing signs on the premises and dimensions of all
existing signs.
SECTION 11.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Signs Facing Residential Districts/Classifications. No sign except those permitted in
Sections 5.0, 6.0 and 13.0 shall be permitted to face a residential district/classification
within 100' of such district/classification, boundary. The distance shall be calculated as the
shortest measurable distance between the face of the sign to the edge of the residential
zoning district/classification, in a straight line with regard to intervening structures and shall
also include those areas lying outside of the City Limits.
B. Signs Facing Federal Aid Primary Highways. Signs shall meet all the requirements and
regulations, including applicable permits, set forth in Florida law and Federal law, and shall
fully conform with the provisions of this Ordinance.
C. Words and phrases on signs shall be minimized to allow reading or interpretation from a
moving vehicle at posted speed limits without hazard. A combination of 10 words, sets of
numbers, logos or pictures normally will be considered as a guide and the applicant maybe
requested to modify the sign to delete excessive verbiage or numbers or to provide
engineering or other appropriate studies that demonstrate the safety of a sign by competent
substantial evidence.
D. Signs shall not resemble, imitate, or approximate the shape, size, form or color of railroad
or traffic signs, signals, or devices and shall not obstruct or interfere with the effectiveness
of railroad or traffic signs signals. or devices.
E. Signs shall not be placed so as to obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility, nor be lighted in
such a way as to cause glare or impair driver visibility pon public ways.
F. Signs may be illuminated provided thev are not in a residential zoning district/classification
or residential planned development. signs, other than public traffic controls signs, shall have
no elements that are flashing, blinking, rotating or pulsating. Bare (uncovered) light bulbs
are prohibited and unlawful. Signs that include changeable copy reader boards and
electronic message boards (EMBs) shall not be considered flashing or pulsating signs,
provided they comply with all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance.
G. Sign Colors:
Florescent colors are prohibited and unlawful. Where such colors constitute a
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component of a standard corporate theme or identity, muted versions of such colors
shall be used.
2. Color Schemes and lettering styles shall be used consistently on all signage used on
a single lot or shopping center.
H. Without in any way limiting any specific provisions of this Sign Code and any act or
activity that is prohibited by this Ordinance is prohibited and unlawful and any act or
activity that is required to be accomplished in a certain manner, but is not accomplished in
accordance with the requirement, is prohibited and unlawful. Any code enforcement or
other legal remedy available to the City under controlling law may be used by the City to
enforce the provisions of this Sign Code.
SECTION 12.0 LANDSCAPING
A. All ground mounted signs shall be encased in a landscape planter. 2' to 3' in height, or a
landscaped area of no less than 4' wide on each side of the sign. The planter or landscaped
area must contain any combination of shrubs, flowers and groundcovers.
B. For Lake Mary Boulevard. Rinehart Road and State Road 46 West of Airroort Boulevard
overlay zoning district/classification a planter structure shall enclose the foot of the base.
The planter shall be between 2' and 3' in height above the ground, with a minimum length
equal to the width of the sign and a minimum width of 3'. The base and planter shall be of
brick or half -block.
SECTION 13.0 SIGNS PERMITTED IN ALL ZONING
DISTRICTS/CLASSIFICATIONS WITHOUT A PERMIT
The following signs are permitted in all zoning districts/classifications without a permit. subject to
the specified conditions:
A. Signs carved into or affixed flat to a building in such a way that they are not directly
illuminated, are not made of reflecting material, do not contract sharply in color with the
building, and do not exceed two' in thickness.
B. Temporary Freestanding or Wall Signs on properties or building for sale, lease, or rent not
exceeding 6 square feet in area on a side or 12 square feet in area on all sides and a
maximum of 6' in height in a residential zoning district/classification: or not exceeding 24
square feet in area on one side or 48 square feet in area on all sides and a maximum of 12'
in height in other districts/classifications. If not attached to a wall. such signs shall be set
back at least 10' from a side or rear lot line, shall not be located in a public right-of-way.
and shall be removed within 10 days after the property or building is sold, leased or rented.
C. A permanent wall sign to exceed 2 square feet in area and mounted flush against a dwelling.
D. Election signs subiect to Section 19.0.A of this Sign Code.
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SECTION 14.0 SIGNS PERMITTED IN AGRICTURAL (AG)
DISTRICT/CLASSIFICATION WITH A PERMIT
The following signs may be permitted in the Agricultural, AG. zoning districts/classifications
subject to the following regulations:
A. A single attached sign not exceeding 12 square feet in sign surface area.
B. A single ground mounted sign not exceeding 32 square feet in sign
surface area not exceeding 12 feet in height above grade on each street side on a
parcel containing uses indicated in the land use regulation schedule as agricultural provided
such agricultural uses are located within an AG. Agricultural zoning district/classification.
C. Signs for agricultural uses located within any other land use designation shall be permitted
only after approval as a conditional use.
SECTION 15.0 SIGNS PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS/CLASSIFICATIONS WITH A PERMIT
The following signs may be permitted in all residential zoning districts/classifications subject to the
following regulations:
A. A single 2 -sided monument sign at the entrance of the subdivision or complex not
exceeding 16 square feet in sign surface area and not exceeding 6' in height above finished
grade is permitted. A second entrance to the subdivision may have a second sign. Such sign
shall contain interior illumination. If the monument sign is located on a public right-of-way,
the sign shall be designed to break away when hit by a vehicle. The design of the sign shall
be sealed by a licensed Florida engineer.
B. Multiple-familv dwellings and residential subdivisions shall also be allowed 2 signs
attached to the wall surrounding the development and adjacent to the primary entrance
provided they are a part of a coordinated entrance design. The signs shall be identical and
shall be compatible with any landscaping, paving pattern, water feature or other design
elements that comprise the entrance design. Each sign shall not exceed 32 square feet and 3'
in height.
All signs on the premises shall be designed using a common design theme including, but
not limited to, conunon building materials, typeface and colors.
C. Temporary signs on land actively being subdivided or developed, provide the sign shall not
exceed 32 square feet in area on one side, and 64 square feet in area on all sides. and shall
not be closer than 10' to a public right-of-way or side or rear lot line. The sign shall be
removed at the time development has been completed, as determined by the City.
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SECTION 16.0 SIGNS PERMITTED IN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS/CLASSIFICATIONS WITH A PERMIT
The following signs may be permitted in all non-residential zoning districts/classifications subiect
to the following regulations:
A. Non-residential subdivision entrance. A single 2 -sided ground mounted sign not
exceeding 32 square feet in sign surface area and not exceeding 6' in height above finished
grade on each street side from which the subdivision is entered shall be permitted. Such sign
shall contain no interior illumination. If the sign is located on public right-of-way, the sign
shall be designed to break away when hit by a vehicle. The design of the sign shall be sealed
by Florida licensed engineer.
B. Attached Signs (Wall, Window, Canopv)
1. Single Occupant Buildings. Each single occupant building may have 1.5 square feet
of attached signage per lineal foot of tenant frontage or building length of the
primary facade. The maximum amount of wall signage permitted for any building or
tenant shall not exceed 150 square feet. A single occupant with a primary building
facade of more than 100 linear feet may have an additional wall sign of no more
than 50 square feet over each customer entrance. No more than 3 additional signs
are permitted.
2. Multi -tenant buildings. Each unit in an existing multi -unit building that has an
individual separate entrance to the exterior of the building may have attached
signage not to exceed 1.5 square feet per lineal 1' of tenant storefront fagade length.
No more than a single attached sign per tenant is permitted.
Anchor occupants in a multi -tenant building, where the anchor exceeds 100' of
building frontage, may have 1.5 square feet of attached signage per lineal foot of
primary building facade length up to a maximum of 150 square feet of total attached
sign area. In addition, a single occupant building may have a single attached sign per
primary customer entrance up to a maximum of three attached signs, not to exceed
50 square feet each.
3. No window sign shall exceed 25% of the total window surface area.
4. No canopy sign shall exceed 1/3 of the canopy face horizontally and vertically.
C. Ground mounted Sign. Ground mounted signs shall be constructed pursuant to the
following regulations:
Maximum Permitted Height and Area of Ground Mounted Signs.
Right-of-Wav Width
Maximum Area Each
Maximum Height of
Feet
Face Ground Mounted
Ground Mounted Sian
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Sign
0-75' 24 square feet C
76'-120' 50 square feet 10'
Over 120' 100 square feet 12'
1. Number of signs. A single sign may be constructed on the street frontage
containing the primary entrance to the premises.
2. Developments that are located on corner lots may have a second ground
mounted sign on the secondary street provided that the signs are separated
by a distance of 200 linear feet as measured along the road.
The height and square footage of the second sign shall be in compliance
with the requirements of C. l .c of this subsection.
3. Developments with a street frontage exceeding 400 linea
feet may have a second ground mounted sign on the frontage provided that
the second ground mounted sign does not exceed 8' in height and
48 square feet in total sign area. The distance between the signs
shall be a minimum of 300 linear feet.
4. Address numbers required. All ground mounted signs shall contain the address
number of the premises, placed parallel to the sign face, in numbers large enough to
be read from the street but in no case less than 3" high. The address
numbers shall be an integral part of the sign. Address numbers shall not be included
in the square footage of the sign.
D. Ground Mounted Signs On Certain Roads.
1. A single sign is allowed per parcel with 400' or less road frontage. If a parcel's road
frontage exceeds 400' maximum of 2 ground signs shall be allowed. but no closer
than 300' apart. Ground signs along intersecting roadways which are greater than
320' from the corridor roadway centerline must demonstrate that the sign is not
visible from the corridor roadway and that the sign is directed to be viewed from the
intersecting street.
2. The maximum height of the entre sign structure shall not exceed 15'.
3. The maximum allowable ground sign area shall be 1.5 square feet per linear foot of
building frontage but shall not exceed 75 square feet for a single -tenant
development and 100 square feet for a multi -tenant development.
4. Address numbers required. All ground mounted signs shall contain the address
number of the premises, placed parallel to the sign face, in numbers large enough to
be read from the street but in no case less than 3" high. The address numbers shall
be an integral part of the sign. Address numbers shall not be included in the square
footage of the sign.
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E. Electronic Message Boards (EMBs) and Changeable Cony Reader Boards. EMBS or
changeable copy reader boards may be included as part of ground signs, subject to the
following requirements.
1. Changeable copy reader boards and EMBs can be included on ground mounted
signs, however, the changeable copy area shall not exceed 50% of the total
sign face area.
2. The changeable copy portion of the sign must occupy a secondary position to the
name of the business, development and/or tenant.
3. EMBs may display static images only. It is prohibited and unlawful for a sign to
contain an image that blinks, flashes, moves, or scrolls or to contain an animated
message or to flash, scroll, twirl, or otherwise move when changing.
4. EMBs may change copv or message display once each day. There shall be no more
than two messages in any 24 hour period.
5. The maximum illumination of any electronic message or manual changeable letter
sicn shall not exceed 15 foot-candles when measured with a light meter held
perpendicular to the sign at a distance of 24".
6. Each sign shall be placed in such a manner so as to not interfere with, confuse, or
present any hazard to traffic or pedestrians.
7. A sign containing an EMB shall not be located closer than 100' from a property
assigned a residential zoning district/classification whether located within or outside
of the Citv Limits. The distance shall be calculated as the shortest measurable
distance between the face of the sign to the edge of the residential zoning
district/classification, in a straight line without regard to intervening structures.
8. Audio speakers and all forms of pyrotechnics are prohibited and unlawful.
F. A parcel developed with a drive-through or walk-up food establishment may have 2 on -
premise menu boards.
G. On or off premise wayfinding and directional signs are permittable provided that no such
sign shall be placed in a right-of-way, exceeding 4 square feet in area on one side or 8
square feet in area on all sides, or exceed a height of 4' above the ground surface.
H. Time and temperature suns. Time and temperature sians are nermittable on parcels
which are assigned a non- residential zoning district/classification. The maximum area for
the time and temperature portion of the sign is 20) square feet or 50% of the sign face,
whichever is smaller. The area of a time and temperature sign. whether attached or
freestanding, shall be included in determining the cumulative area of signs on the property.
I. Location of signs Signs shall be located according to the following:
1 No sign shall be placed within 50 feet of any zoning district/classification in which
The principal permitted use is a single family, two-family or multiple -family
dwelling or a mobile homes.
2 Minimum setback from the property line fronting a right-of-way shall be equal to
the height of the sign and shall be measured from the edge of the sign.
3 Signs shall be located to maintain a clearance of 10' to all overhead electrical
conductors and a clearance of 3' feet on all secondary voltage service drops.
4 Signs shall not be located with any public easement construction easement or
similar easement.
J Design of Signs Signs shall be designed according to the following:
1 All signage shall be designed in a manner compatible with the colors and
architectural style of the principal building and with the colors and style of other
signs on the premises.
Where individual building establishments are located in a single building or in
multiple buildings which are attached attached signs shall be designed according to
a common theme but be sufficiently different in style, color. materials or other
characteristics to avoid a sense of uniformity and sameness.
3 The base of the ground mounted sign shall be designed to be compatible with the
architectural style and color of the principal building. Sign bases finished with
stucco or wood are prohibited.
SECTION 17.0 SIGNS PERMITTED IN HISTORIC DISTRICT WITH A PERMIT
A Approval of the Administrative Official. The Administrative Official is authorized to
issue Certificates of Appropriateness for signs in a historic which has a minor impact on the
significant historical. architectural, or cultural materials of the historic landmark or historic
district If the Administrative Official determines that there would be a major impact or
potential detriment as a result of the proposed action the application shall be submitted for
Board review.
B Permitted Signs The following types of signs are permitted within the City's historic
districts and historic landmarks.
1 Site identification signs (free-standing. detached).
2 Business identification signs (attached to the building wall or window).
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a Wall signs (flat against building wall).
b Projecting/hanging signs (perpendicular to the building).
C. Window signs.
d Canopy/Marquis and awning signs.
3 Directory signs (for multi -use developments).
4 Temporary signs
5. Standard sized menus mounted on the wall in cabinets at the entrance to restaurants.
6 A -Frame signs
C General Design Criteria The following general design criteria shall apply to all signs
located in the historic districts:
1 Site Identification Signs.
a Site identification signs shall only be allowed if the building is setback 15'
or more from the front property line.
b A single site identification sign per parcel is permittable.
C. Site identification signs shall be compatible with the surrounding area. as
determined by the Historic Preservation Board by issuance of a certificate of
appropriateness. and in no case shall exceed 5' in height and 12 square feet
per sign face..
d. Intemally illuminated signs are prohibited. Signs may be lit from an external
projected light source.
e Sign faces shall be either parallel or perpendicular to the face of a building.
Business or Use Identification Signs:
a. Up to 2 business or use identification signs or ermittable per business or
use with an additional business or use identification permittable for a
business a use located on a corner lot.
b. Signs shall not cover architectural detailing on historic buildings.
C. A single business or use identification shall be allowed per sign.
d. Internally illuminated signs are prohibited and unlawful. Signs may be lit
from an external projected light source.
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e. Roof signs are prohibited and unlawful in the historic districts.
f. Wall Signs.
1 Wall signs shall be limited to a single business or use and shall not
exceed 18" in height and 50% of the primary frontage of the tenant
space.
2 Wall signs shall be placed parallel to the building wall.
3 Wall signs shall not be painted directly on the surface of the
building.
9. Proiecting/Hanging Signs
1 Proiecting/hanging signs shall be sized no larger than 3'x 4' and
must be constructed of wood, metal, or a combination of both. The
use of neon is prohibited for hanging signs.
2 Proiecting/hanging signs must be centered on the wall space of the
building frontage for buildings with one business, and must be
centered across the frontage for buildings with 2 businesses or
uses No more than 2 hanging signs per building are permittable. In
cases where a single tenant occupies a building of 2 stories or
greater the tenant may install a single hanging sign on the second
floor wall space centered across the building frontage only if the
sign does not adversely impact architectural features and does not
compete with the architectural desio of the building as determined
by the Historic Preservation Board.
3 If located under an awning or marquis the projecting sign shall be
located perpendicular to the building face.
h Window Signs
1 Shall be maintained properly:
2 Shall be painted or decal only with no background coloring:
3. Shall not exceed 25% of window area:
4 Shall not obscure window displays:
5 All neon signs shall be located inside a building and shall not be
flashing.
6 Signs using neon shall have a maximum luminous output of 300
lumens per foot calculated per foot of tube rather than lamp. A
greater illumination mqy be used if documentation of the need for a
higher value is provided to the Administrative Official from the
manufacturer of the tubing and substantial competent evidence
supports such a determination Exposed glass tubes must be
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protected by a clear front.
i Canopy/Marquis or Awning Valance Sims.
Fabric canopies marquis and structural awnings may contain signs.
The sign may not exceed 18" in height and 50% of the face of the
canopy or awning only. Signs are prohibited on the main body of a
fabric canopy.
L Directory Signs.
Parcels with 2 or more businesses or uses on the premises are
allowed a directory sign The size and location of directory signs
shall be approved by the Historic Preservation Board if competent
substantial evidence supports a finding that the signs are
compatible with the architectural style of the building and that the
signs do not conceal the architecturally significant details of the
building.
k A -Frame Signs.
1 A single A Frame sign is permittable for a ground -floor business.
2 Shall be no larger than 24" wide by 36" high.
3 Shall be black metal or stained wood and must have locking
hinges.
4 Signs placed on easels shall be no larger than 24" wide by 24"
high.
5 Plastic A -Frame signs are prohibited and unlawful.
6 Signs shall be constructed to be permanent but may have changing
verbiage.
7 Signs shall not impede the flow of pedestrian traffic.
D. Performance Standards.
1 Signs shall be constructed with and composed of permanent material.
2 Signs shall be made of durable materials that retain their appearance for the
anticipated life of the sign Contemporary materials are acceptable but their
appearance shall be visually compatible with the surrounding area. Flat signs in
shinv or reflective materials such as plastic or anodized aluminum are prohibited.
3 New signage when attached to the building shall be capable of being removed
without causing darnage to the building Fasteners shall go in mortar joints and
shall not damage bricks.
E Alternative Signage The Historic Preservation Board shall have the authority to grant
variances to this Sign Code relative to signs located within an historic district upon
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finding competent substantial evidence that the signage is consistent with the purposes
and intent of Schedule S and the sign is compatible with the development within the
general area of the proposed sign.
SECTION 18.0 LIGHTING
All lighting for signage shall be designed to:
• Provide adequate light without over -lighting;
• Control light output in order to limit light to the intended area and reduce glare;
• Maximize the effectiveness of the lighting fixtures and minimize the adverse effect of
lighting beyond property borders; and
• Provide attractive and energy-efficient illumination.
•
Lighted signs shall be designed and located so as to prevent direct glare or hazardous
interference of any kind to adjoining streets or properties.
All lighting for signage shall comply with the following regulations:
A Externally Illuminated Signs,
1.
Lighting fixtures shall be aimed and shielded so that light is directed only onto the
sign face and not aimed at adjacent streets, roads or propeities and so that the source
of light is not visible from any point off the premises.
2. Li hting fixtures shall be mounted on top of the sign structure and utilize only fully
shielded cutoff fixtures.
3. A maximum of 40 lumens per s which
thersigne
total amount of initial lumens produced by all lamps used to illuminate
divided by the area of the sign.
4. No colored lights shall be used at any location or in any manner so as to be confused
with traffic control devices.
5 Lighted signs that abut property that is assigned a residential zoning
district/classification shall be designed, placed and landscaped in such a manner so
that the lighting does not trespass onto residential propeities and so that the source
of light is not visible off the premises.
B Internally Illuminated Signs,
1 Internally illuminated signs do not require shielding.
2. Internally illuminated signs, orth a uerback ooundschangeable
unclo out orshall
transluce t
constructed with blackout or
lettering logos symbols, etc.
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3 A lighting engineer or lighting evert acceptable to the City shall certify that the
proposed sign design conforms to the requirements of this Section.
4. No colored li hts shall be used at an location or in an manner so as to be confused
with traffic control devices.
5 Lighted signs that abut residential zones shall be designed placed and landscaped in
such a manner so that the lighting does not trespass onto residential properties.
C Neon Signs using neon shall have a maximum luminous output of 300 lumens per foot
calculated per foot of tube rather than lamp A greater illumination may be used if
competent substantial evidence supports a need for a higher value is provided to the City
from the manufacturer of the tubing Exposed glass tubes must be protected by a clear front.
D. Flood fights/Spotlights. Flood li hts and spotlights must be either burial fixtures or hidden
in the planter surrounding the sign so that the source of light is not visible. Flood lights and
s otli hts used to illuminate a residential subdivision sign shall not exceed a total of 900
lumens per sign face Flood lights and spotlights must be completely shielded or baffled so
that lighting is restricted to the sign area and does not spill into the night sky.
E Prohibited Lighting The following types of lighting are prohibited and unlawful:
7. Lighting or motion resembling traffic or directional signals.
8. Warnings or other similar devices which are normally associated with public safes
or regulations.
Lighting or signs which constitute a safety hazard or hindrance because of light,
glare focus animation flashing or intensity of illumination.
9. High intensity lights such as beacon lights spotlights search lights or flood lights.
10. Prisms mirrors or polished reflecting surfaces used for the purpose of augmenting
intensity of light sources.
11. Hi intensity lights laser lights or stroboscopic lights.
F Strip Lighting Strip lighting used solely to outline a structure or any part thereof shall be
considered as a sign and is prohibited and unlawful within any zoning district/classification.
Strip lighting within the remaining zoning districts/classifications may be permitted
provided that such strip lighting is limited to a total footage equivalent to twice the Length or
width of the principal building located along the street side. Strip lighting as referred to
herein shall not include holiday decorations and related lights.
G Nonconfoi ming All non conforming illumination scintillation, flashing and related
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lighting devices shall be removed, eliminated or teiminated within 1 year from the effective
date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 19.0 TEMPORARY SIGNS
under Section 5.0 without a sign permit the following
In addition to the temporary signs allowed
be subject to review and approval of a sign permit.
temporary and portable signs may allowed
Zoning SRI -AA, SRI -A, SR -1. S-3. MR -1.
AG property with
RMOI, RC -1. GC -2.
MI PDs'
Districts/Classifications MR -2, MR -3. PDs� and AG with
primarily Commercial
RI -1. -2 and
Primarily Residential Uses
Uses'
Maximum number of
�
�
Temporary signs per 2
s
sign size
6 square fee32
square feet
64 square feet
prenuses3a"a
a temporary
sign height
10'
10'
for a temporary 5'
freestanding . -sign' and G
Minimum setback
required to be
maintained by a 5'
5
5
temporary around sign
from any fi-ont property
line'
Minimum sign setback 10,
10°
10'
from side vard
Minimum sign setback
required to be
maintained by a
S'
5,
temporary around sign 5'
from the edge of anv
paved street or road or
richt-of-way
Minimum spacing that
is required to be
maintained by a 10'
30'
30'
temporary around sign
from any other
tem ora around signs
Maximum aaareaate
surface area allocated 12 square feet
64 square feet
128 square feet
for all temporary signs
on a premises8
Whether temporary
No
:::No
No
signs is allowed on No
public right-of-way
No
—
Allowed in a sign No
—
6 The Code Codifier shall insert the date upon enactment of the Ordinance
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Zoning SRI -AA. SR1-A. SR -I. S-3. MR -1, AG property with RMOI, RC -1. GC -2,
Districts/Classifications MR -2. MR -3. PDs' and AG with primarily Commercial RI -1, MI -2 and PDs'
Primarily Residential Uses Uses'
Duration allowed after 7 calendar days 7 calendar days 7 calendar days
event ends
Duration if not 30 days 30 days 30 days
Footnotes:
I nl....--A 4---In,,,-nPnt agreements shall control over this table, if in
2 "Primarily" means more than 50%.
3 Temporary commercial banner signs are limited to one per year er remises with a maximum
duration of display of no more than a 30 day period per calendar year.
a The square footage limitation is for a single side of a sign. For example
a limitation of
4square feet of limitation means that there is a limit of 8 square feet of surface area for a back-to-
back sign.
Not applicable to signs displayed on flagpoles.
G In planned developments. the height of the sign shall be determined b the use of the area in
which it is proposed but not more than ten feet.
7 Minimum sign setbacks do not apply to wall signs. All temporary signs are prohibited on
public property and public rights-of-way except for those which relate to government speech.
8 There is no limit to the number of separate messages that may appear on the allowable
surface(sl of any temporary sign The maximum aggregate surface area allowed is subject to
circumstances that may reduce the maximum aggregate surface area allowable on some premises.
9 Applies to commercial temporary signs onlv.
A Additional signs during elections Additional temporary non-commercial signage shall be
allowed for the 90 days prior to and 7 calendar dans following any Federal. State, Seminole
County. or City election not to exceed:
1 6 square feet per sign but not to exceed a cumulative total of 30 additional square
feet on parcels assigned a residential district/classification.
?.
Up to 64 square feet per sin on parcels assigned a commercial zoning
district/classification (including office and industrial), but not to exceed a
cumulative total of 320 additional square feet.
3 Signs are not permitted to be placed it City rights-of-way or on any City property.
4 In all other respects these signs must comply with Table 1.
B Development standards for temporary signs All temporary signs shall comply with the
following:
1 Duration for display of temporary commercial sign If a temporary commercial sign
pertains to an event, the tempora sign shall be removed within and by no later than
7 calendar days after the event is concluded. If a temporary commercial sign does
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not pertain to an event, the temporaa commercial sign shall be removed within and
by no later than 30 days after being erected.
2 Display of temporary sign requires permission of real property owner. A temporary
sign on ny premises shall not be maintained if the placement of the same does not
have the permission of the owner of real property.
3 A temporary sign shall not display any lighting and shall remain static. A temporary
sin shall not displqy displayany lighting or illuminations that flash, move, rotate,
scintillate blink flicker or vary in intensity of color.
4. A temporary sign shall not incorporate fluorescent color or exhibit fluorescence.
5. A temporM sin shall not obstruct a pelmanent sin or the vision between
pedestrian and motor vehicles. A temporary sin shall not obstruct the view of a
permanent sign as viewed from any public road street or highway or any public
sidewalks and shall not obstruct the vision between pedestrians and motor using the
public right-of-way including but not restricted to those meeting intersection
visibility requirements.
6. Temporary signs may display multiple messages A temporary sign may display
multiple independent messages on any portion of the sign surface of a temporary
sign.
7. A temporary non-commercial sin does not require a pemait issued by the City. A
temporary commercial sign requires a permit.
g With regard to flag brackets flag stanchions and flags.
a. For each premises and development site being used for a residential use, a
single flagpole may be installed and 2 flags may be display per flagpole. For
each premises and development site that is over 1/2 acre in size and is being
used for a non-residential use up to 3 flagpoles may be installed and up to 2
flags may be displayed per flagpole.
b. For each principal structure on a vremise, Lip to 2 flag brackets or stanchions
may be attached or placed for the displav of flags A flag display from a flag
bracket shall not exceed 24 square feet in size.
C. For the puKpose of determining the size of a flag. a single side of the flag
shall be counted as the display surface.
d Flags on premises in non-residential use may be externally illuminated.
C Temporary Banner Signs
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1. Tempora banner signs shall be located at the store -front of the business. or on a
flagpole.
2 Banner signs shall not exceed a maximum area of 32 square feet per premise.
3. The banner signage shall not be displayed in excess of 12 feet in height above the
ground unless on a flagpole.
4. Banner signs shall be attached to the building which is the location of the use
advertised
5 For duration of display, See Footnote 3 to Table 1
SECTION 20.0 COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAMS
1. Intent. The intent of comprehensive sin programs is to provide property owners
with flexibility to develop innovative, creative and effective signage and to
improve and protect the aesthetic values of the City. The City recognizes that in
many circumstances. there are irmovative and creative alternatives to minimum
standard signage which are desirable and attractive and which will enhance
community character and individual property values.
Purpose The purpose of comprehensive sign programs is to provide an
alternative to minimum standard signage subject to flexibility criteria which
ensure that alternative signage will not have an adverse impact on the aesthetic
values community character and quality of life of the City -
3. Authority. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the authority to
approve comprehensive sign proggrams based upon the criteria set forth in this
Sign Code.
4 Applicability.
a. Any provert owner may a 1 for approval of a comprehensive sign
program.
b. All signs for planned development proiects that are comprised of any
combination of residential commercial and office uses shall be subiect to
approval under the provisions of this Sign Code pertaining to
comprehensive sign programs.
C. All signs for planned development proiects of 10 acres or greater shall be
ap roved under the provisions of this Sign Code pertaining to
comprehensive sign programs.
5 Required Elements.
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a Design Theme A request for approval of a comprehensive sign program
shall include. at a minimum. a distinct theme or idea on which to base the
coordinated design of all signs located on the premises.
b All signs included The comprehensive sign program shall detail all signs
on the premises including but not limited to attached signs, ground
mounted signs directional signs directory signs and instructional signs.
6. Flexibility criteria.
a Architectural Compatibility. The signs proposed in a comprehensive
sin program shall be designed as a part of the architectural theme of the
principal buildings proposed or developed on the parcel and shall be
constructed of materials and colors which reflect an integrated
architectural vocabulary for the parcel proposed for development; or
The design..character, location and/or materials of the signs proposed in a
comprehensive sign program shall be demonstrated by competent
substantial evidence to be more attractive than signs otherwise permitted
on the parcel proposed for development under the minimum provisions of
this Sign Code.
b Height The maximum height of all signs proposed in a comprehensive sign
program is 15' provided however, that a single attached sign with a sign
face of no more than 12 square feet may be higher.
C. Total area of sign faces The total area of sign faces which are proposed as
a part of a comprehensive sign program shall not exceed 2 times the total
area of sign faces pennitted under the minimum sign standards on the parcel
proposed for development.
d Elimination of signage The signage proposed in a comprehensive sign
program must result in the elimination of existing unattractive.
nonconforming and obsolete signage or result in an improvement to the
appearance of the parcel proposed for development in comparison to signs
otherwise permitted under the minimum sign standards.
e Community Character and Property Values. The signage proposed in
comprehensive sign program must have a positive impact on the aesthetic
appearance of the City and must not negatively impact the value of property
in the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development.
f Scenic corridor plan The signage proposed in a comprehensive sign
program must be consistent with any scenic corridor plan which the City has
adopted for the area in which the parcel proposed for development is
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located.
SECTION 21.0 NONCONFORMING SIGNS
A Amortization of Nonconforming Signs Any lawfully existing permanent sign which
was made non conforming by the adoption of this Ordinance shall be brought into
compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance within 7 years from effective date of
this Ordinance and any existing temporary sin which existed on June 22, 2009 must be
brought into compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance within 2 years from that
date This amortization schedule shall not apply to any sign subject to the Federal
Hi hwgv Beautification Act or Chapter 479, Florida Statutes, as from time to time
amended.
B Repairs and maintenance The owner of a non -conforming sign may carry out
maintenance or repairs that are required by the City Code or that are reasonably necessary
or commonly engaged in to maintain the sin in a reasonable usable condition as
determined by the City. Repairs or maintenance of a non -conforming sign shall not
extend beyond its amortization period• provided however, that the City may treat said
signs as a nuisance and may seek any code enforcement or other remedy available to the
City under controlling law.
C. Damage or destruction. If any non -conforming sin is damaged or destroyed to such an
extent that the cost of repair or reconstruction of the sign is 50%) or more of the
depreciated value of the sign at the time it is damaged or destroyed as determined by the
City, then the non -conforming sin shall be made to comply with the provisions of this
Sign Code.
Q. Discontinuance. A sign that is discontinued as defined in this Sign Code shall lose its
non -conforming status. An intent to abandon is not necessary to establish discontinuance.
E Alteration A non conforming sign shall not be moved structurally altered, enlarged or
changed in height or size.
F Illegal Sign The use of an illegal sign shall not vest the sign owner or property owner
with any right and all illegal signs shall be subject to any code enforcement or other
remedy available to the City under controlling law.
SECTION 22.0 SIGNS PROHIBITED IN ANY DISTRICT
The following signs are not permitted in any zoning district/classification:
A Abandoned signs.
B Animated signs.
C. Billboards.
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D Snipe signs.
E Sandwich signs and portable signs.
F Seawall signs.
G Beacon lights.
H Signs located or attached to trash receptacles gutters or benches, except as specifically
ermitted upon action by the Cily Commission based upon time, lace and manner
determinations and if the sign relates to government speech, whether the City Commission
determines that the content is such that the desires to express as government speech.
I Signs on public property Except as provided in these regulations signs may not be erected
on public property except by a public body or a semi-public body provided such signis
approved by the Cily Commission. based u on time. place and manner determinations and
if the sign relates to government speech, whether the city Commission determines that the
content is such that the desires to express as government speech It is prohibited and
unlawful for a person to paint paste print or nail any banner sign, paper sign. or an
advertisement or notice of any kind or cause the same to be done, on any curb flagstone,
pavement or any other portion or part of any sidewalk or street or upon any tree lamp post,
telephone ore telegraph pole hydrant or bridge within the limits of any street or public right
of way. This provision shall not apply to notices as may be required by law and other
exceptions as provided in this Sign Code All signs wrongfully placed on public propegy
will be confiscated and destroyed and be subject to any code enforcement or other remedy
available to the City under controlling law including, but not limited to, assessments under
the provisions of Section 26-121 of the City Code.
J. Obscene dis la s. ALiy sign which dis las anystatement work character, or illustration of
which is obscene.
K Obstructions Any sign erected in a manner that would impede ingress and egress through
any door or emergency exit.
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L Streamers spinners and pennants ribbons balloons or similar devices except as authorize
in this Sign Code.
M Advertising motor vehicles or trailers A motor vehicle, asdefined by Section 320.01
(1) Florida Statutes or trailer as defined by Section 320 01(4). Florida Statutes,
which has attached to or located thereon any sign or device for the purpose of
advertising a business product or service or for directing people to a business or
activity. It is prohibited and unlawful for a person to park any such motor vehicle or
trailer on a public rig—ht-of-way, on public property or on private properly so as to be
visible from a public right of way This provision is not intended to prohibit vehicle
signs that are part of a moving fleet of motor vehicles.
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N Signs which emit smoke vapor particles. odor or sounds.
p Parasite Signs.
P Flashing signs.
Q Illegal signs.
R Fence signs.
S Inflatable signs except as provided for in this Sign Code.
T Mobile trailer signs.
U Off -premise signs.
V Roof signs.
W Revolving signs.
X Obstructions Any sign erected in a manner that would impede ingress and egress through
any door or emergency exit or otherwise create a fire safety or other public safety hazard.
Y. Signs which violate Ci this Sign Code). County. State. or Federal laws or regulations.
Z Signs painted attached or affixed to trees or other living vegetation.
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SCHEDULE U
OVERLAY DISTRICTS
SECTION 1.0 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
An overlay district is a defined geographic area that, due to its unique character, quality,
resources or needs warrants specific recognition and/or management through the use of special
standards and regulations. The special standards and regulations are in addition to the underlying
zoning regulations and standards. Where there is a conflict between the zoning regulations and
the overlay district regulations, the overlay district regulations apply.
The provisions of this Schedule shall apply to the entire parcel when all or a portion of a
proposed development, or modification thereto, is located in an overlay district.
SECTION 2.0 LAKE MARY BOULEVARD AND WEST S. R. 46/RINEHART
ROAD OVERLAY DISTRICTS
A. Applicability.
Lake Mary Boulevard - The Lake Mary Boulevard overlay district includes all lands
located within the Sanford City Limits that lie within three hundred and twenty (320) feet
of the centerline of Lake Mary Boulevard between the CSX Railroad Line near Country
Club Road and the intersection of State Road 46 and County Road 415. If any part of
any parcel abuts the right-of-way line of the designated roadway, the entire parcel shall
be subject to this Part as if the parcel were wholly within the stated corridor.
West S.R. 46/Rinehart Road Gateway - The S.R. 46/West First Street overlay district
includes all lands located within the Sanford City Limits that lie within three hundred and
twenty (320) feet of the centerline of S.R. 46 between the Interchange at I-4 and Airport
Boulevard (existing) and Rinehart Road. If any part of any parcel abuts the right-of-way
line of the designated roadway, the entire parcel shall be subject to this Part as if the
parcel were wholly within the stated corridor.
B. Purpose. The purpose of this overlay district is to insure that these gateway corridors are
developed in a manner which:
1. Insures the roadway is developed into a well landscaped, scenic gateway;
2. Provides uniform design standards to establish high quality development;
3. Prevents visual pollution caused by unplanned and uncoordinated uses, buildings
and structures;
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4. Maximizes traffic circulation functions from the standpoint of safety, roadway
capacity, vehicular and non -vehicular movement;
5. Maintains and enhances property values;
6. Preserves natural features to the extent practicable; and
7. Recognizes and makes allowances for existing uses and buildings.
C. Building Setbacks. The front yard building setback shall be a minimum of fifty (50)
feet. Such front yard building setback shall be greater than fifty (50) feet if a more
restrictive setback is required as set forth in this ordinance, as part of a stipulation or
condition of development, or as required in Schedule C.
D. Street -Side Landscape Buffer.
1. Lake Mary Boulevard
a. A minimum fifteen (15) foot landscape buffer, or greater if provided by
this ordinance, shall be provided in the area abutting the designated
roadway right-of-way lines. Landscape buffer width may be reduced to a
minimum of ten (10) feet only if the lot or tract is less than two hundred
(200) feet in depth.
b. The developer/property owner shall be responsible for the purchase,
installation, maintenance and irrigation of all required landscaping.
C. The landscape buffer area shall be planted with live oaks, of four (4) inch
diameter twelve (12) inches above grade at planting, along a line ten (10)
feet back from the right-of-way line. The trees shall be planted every forty
(40) feet and staggered so as to be midway between any live oaks planted
in the adjacent right-of-way. A minimum of four (4) sub -canopy trees per
one hundred (100) feet of frontage shall be planted in and about access
points and intersections. Unless otherwise noted herein, all landscaping
shall comply with Schedule J -Landscape, Buffer and Tree Requirements
of the Sanford Land Development Regulations including landscape
materials planted under power lines.
d. No existing, dedicated or reserved public or private right-of-way shall be
included in calculation of the buffer width.
e. The corridor buffer area may include minor storm water retention features
only.
£ If parking abuts the buffer, a continuous shrub hedge shall be arranged or
planted so that a height of three (3) feet will be attained within one (1)
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year of planting so as to screen a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%)
of the parking area, to that height, as viewed from the right-of-way.
g. Existing vegetation may be used to meet these requirements.
2. West S.R. 46 and Rinehart Road
a. A minimum twenty-five (25) foot landscape buffer, or greater if provided
by this ordinance, shall be provided in the area abutting the designated
roadway right-of-way lines. Landscape buffer width may be reduced to a
minimum of fifteen (15) feet only if the lot is less than two hundred (200)
feet deep.
b. The developer/property owner shall be responsible for the purchase,
installation, maintenance and irrigation of all required landscaping.
C. The landscape buffer area shall be planted with two (2) rows of live oaks,
of four (4) inch diameter twelve (12) inches above grade at planting. The
trees shall be planted every fifty (50) feet and staggered so as to be
midway between each other, and equal distance between each row and
right-of-way. A minimum of four (4) sub -canopy trees per one hundred
(100) feet of frontage shall be planted in and about access points and
intersections. Unless otherwise noted herein, all landscaping shall comply
with Schedule J, Landscape, Buffer and Tree Requirements, of the Sanford
Land Development Regulations including landscape materials planted
under power lines.
d. No existing, dedicated or reserved public or private right-of-way shall be
included in calculation of the buffer width.
e. The corridor buffer area may include minor storm water retention features
only.
f. If parking abuts the buffer, a continuous shrub hedge shall be arranged or
planted so that a height of three (3) feet will be attained within one (1)
year of planting so as to screen a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%)
of the parking area, to that height, as viewed from the right-of-way.
g. Existing vegetation may be used to meet these requirements.
E. Parking. Parking lots shall be designed and landscaped according to the following
criteria:
A minimum of ten percent (10%) of all parking area and entryways shall be
landscaped. Landscape material shall be selected from the list of plants in
Appendix 1 of Schedule J.
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2. Parking bays shall not be larger than forty (40) spaces.
3. Landscape Breaks. Perimeter landscaped parking breaks shall be a maximum of
two hundred (200) square feet in area, planted with one (1) canopy tree and a
maximum of twenty (20) spaces apart.
a. Internal landscaped breaks shall be a minimum of four hundred (400)
square feet planted with one (1) canopy tree, two to three (2-3) inches in
diameter twelve (12) inches above grade, for every landscape break and a
minimum of three (3) shrubs for every landscaped break. Internal breaks
shall be a maximum of twenty (20) spaces apart.
b. Diamond landscaped breaks shall be placed every ten (10) spaces
internally, shall be eight (8) feet by eight (8) feet and shall be planted with
one (1) canopy tree.
C. Preservation - Existing vegetation may be used to meet these
requirements.
4. Lighting - Parking lot lighting shall be designed as follows: Illumination onto
adjacent properties shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candles. Cut-off fixtures are required
to conceal the actual source of the light which reduces glare and to direct the light
to specific areas while shielding other areas. The maximum height of the light
pole shall be twenty-five (25) feet, including the base. The minimum setback of
the light source from the property line shall be a horizontal distance of twenty
(20) feet.
F. Utility Lines. All new or relocated utility lines within the designated corridor shall be
constructed and installed beneath the surface of the ground unless it is determined by the
City that soil, topographical, or any other compelling conditions, make the underground
installation of such utility lines as prescribed herein unreasonable and impracticable.
G. Walls. All freestanding walls, sound barriers, ground sign enclosures, planters, etc.
fronting along the designated roadway or its major intersections shall be of brick or half -
block.
Alternate entrance features such as stone, metal, wood, etc., may be approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
H. Residential Exempted. All residentially zoned single family lots are exempted from
meeting all standards contained in this schedule except for the burial of utility service
lines, wall requirements and the building setback requirement.
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SECTION 3.0 DOWNTOWN/RIVERFRONT/MIDTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICTS
The following sections regulate specific areas within the City of Sanford. Design components
within the special districts have been crafted to provide options for development that will allow
for innovative traditional design development with the creation of three (3) new overlay districts:
Riverfront Overlay District, Midtown Overlay District and Downtown Overlay District. The
criteria shall be strictly adhered to in order to maintain the vision for the City of Sanford. The
standards will encourage connections between the waterfront, shopping, working and residential
areas.
A. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly
indicates a different meaning.
Alley - a public or private way permanently reserved as a secondary means of access to
abutting property.
Anchor Tenant - a retail store(s) in a shopping center that is/are in excess of fifteen
thousand (15,000) square feet of gross floor area and possess at least one hundred (100)
feet of building frontage.
Block - a unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public land,
railroad rights-of-way, waterways, or any other barrier to the continuity of development.
Block Face - the area of the block which faces a street.
Building Frontage - means the horizontal length of a wall of a building where such wall
faces a street. The measurement of such length is along a line parallel to the street. Where
a building is arranged to include establishments with exterior public entrances but no wall
space facing a street, the horizontal dimension of one wall of each such establishment
which faces a mall or other private way may be considered to be building frontage.
Building Height - the limit to the vertical extent of a building. The building height may
be prescribed as a maximum number of stories or as a dimension from sidewalk grade to
the eave. The height limit shall not apply to attics, raised basements, chimneys, machine
rooms, or similar structures. Decorative elements may exceed the total height of the
structure by no more than ten (10) percent of the total height of the building for structures
greater than four (4) stories and by no more than twenty (20) percent for structures four
(4) stories and less.
Building Scale - the relationship between the mass of a building and its surroundings,
including the width of street, open space, and mass of surrounding buildings.
Building Setback, Front - the distance from the street right-of-way line to the closest
point of the foundation of a building or projection thereof.
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Common Open Space - squares, greens, neighborhood parks, and linear environmental
corridors.
LEED- The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building
Rating SystemTM is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and
operation of high performance green buildings. LEED promotes a whole -building
approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and
environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency,
materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
Live Work Unit - means by definition, a live/work unit accommodates residents in
addition to work activities. As a minimum, a live/work unit will need to provide
residential facilities equivalent to those provided in what is variously described as an
efficiency unit or a studio apartment.
Lot Width - the horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at the front setback.
Mass is determined by the three-dimensional bulk of a structure: height, width, and
depth.
Parapet - the extension of a false front or wall above a roof line.
Podium — in a the High Density Mixed Use Development building, the first three stories
shall be considered the podium portion of the building.
Principal Building - a building in which the primary use of the lot on which the building
is located is conducted.
Story(ies) — means the permitted total height of a building that is calculated by a
maximum of fourteen (14) feet per story. This can be averaged by total stories and not
required by floor.
Structure, Mixed -Use - the combination of both commercial and residential uses within
a single building of two or more stories, wherein at least 33% of the heated floor area
contains residential dwelling unit(s).
Structure, Single Use - a single use is in a building.
Tower - the High Density Mixed Use Prototype building's fourth story and higher stories
shall be considered the tower portion of the building.
Traditional Neighborhood - a compact, mixed use neighborhood where residential,
commercial and civic buildings are within close proximity to each other.
B. Applicability of Other Sections of the Land Development Code. In addition to the
standards provided herein, development within the special area districts shall be required
to meet all other applicable sections of the Land Development Code. Where any
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provision of the Downtown/Riverfront design standards is in conflict with any other
standards or regulations of the Land Development Code, the Downtown/Riverfront
standards shall prevail.
The provisions of Section 15, Urban Infill, of Schedule E may not be applied to any
parcels within the Downtown/Riverfront/Midtown Areas.
For those parcels located in the Historic Commercial District, the provisions of Schedule
S shall prevail, unless otherwise noted in this schedule
Developments within the Downtown Overlay District, the Riverfront Overlay District
and the Midtown Overlay District may be approved through the planned development
process, however any development on Marina Island shall be approved through the
planned development process. The design of planned developments shall adhere to
traditional design development and shall generally conform to the downtown/riverfront
overlay standards for block development, site design, lot layout, prototype design, and
building design. Any deviation from the standards of this ordinance shall result in a
development that is beneficial to the City, enhances the character of the community in
which it is located and is superior to a project that is designed consistent with the
downtown/riverfront overlay standards.
The maximum height of structures on Marina Isle is ninety (90) feet as measured from
sidewalk grade to the rooftop including attics, mechanical equipment and raised
basements. Decorative elements may exceed the total height of the structure by no more
than ten (10) percent of the total height of the building for structures greater than four (4)
stories and by no more than twenty (20) percent for structures four (4) stories and less.
C. District Intent Statements. The following three (3) overlay districts are based on the
key principles of urban type development, which are walkable and designed to contain a
diverse range of housing, shopping and offices. All three districts will offer design
standards for development that provide for an efficient land use form and cost effective
delivery of urban services.
1. Riverfront Overlay District (RF). The purpose of this district is to provide for a
mixed-use area for high-density residential, offices and retail uses.
2. Midtown Overlay District (MT). The primary purpose of this district is to
encourage residential uses. This district provides for a mixed-use area for single-
family, multifamily housing, offices and neighborhood serving retail, where
appropriate, and is not in direct conflict with the residential usage.
3. Downtown Overlay District (DT). The primary purpose of this district is to
encourage commercial uses. This district provides for a mixed-use area for
single-family, multifamily housing, hotel, offices and retail, where appropriate,
and is not in direct conflict with the residential usage and the historic district.
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D. Designation of Street Type. The Downtown/Riverfront Standards designate three (3)
street types that exist within the Downtown/Riverfront area. The identification of each
street type directly relates to the site design and lot layout criteria outlined in these
standards.
1. Designation of "A" Streets, `B" Streets and "Pedestrian Priority" Streets:
a. The following table designates existing streets within the
Downtown/Riverfront Area as an "A" Street or a "Pedestrian Priority"
street. Streets not specifically designated will be considered `B" streets.
The creation of new streets constructed on or after the effective date of
this ordinance will be updated and designated by the City.
b. "A" Streets shall have building frontage requirements, established build -to
lines and active retail on first floor, restricted parking and service uses
adjacent to an "A" street.
C. "Pedestrian Priority" Streets shall have building frontage requirements,
established build to lines, restrict parking and service uses adjacent to a
"pedestrian priority" street.
d. `B" Streets shall have no building frontage requirements. While `B"
Streets are not intended to be primary pedestrian streets, additional
provisions on architectural details, accessory structures, and service bays
will be provided. All streets west of French Avenue are "B" streets.
Table 1: Street Designation
Street Name
Designation
1" Street from French Avenue to Sanford Avenue
A
Sanford Avenue rom 1' to 0 Street
A
French Avenuefiom 2"d Street to Seminole Boulevard
A
Palmetto Avenue om 2"d Street to Commercial Street
A
Palmetto Avenue from Commercial Street to Seminole Boulevard
Pedestrian Priority
Palmetto Avenue rom 2nd Street to 3rd Street
Pedestrian Priority
Palmetto Avenue from Seminole Boulevard to the terminus of
Lake Monroe
Pedestrian Priority
Sanford Avenue rom I' Street to Seminole Boulevard
Pedestrian Priority
Park Avenue rom Seminole Boulevard to 2"d Street
Pedestrian Priority
Fulton Street from French Avenue to Park Avenue
Pedestrian Priority
Is' Street om Sanford Avenue to Mellonville
Pedestrian Priority
2°d Street from French Avenue to Mellonville
Pedestrian Priority
San Juan Avenue from Seminole Boulevard to]" Street
Pedestrian Priority
Seminole Boulevard
Pedestrian Priority
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E. Permitted Development Types. In order to reinforce the Downtown/Riverfront Area,
new development shall be organized into development blocks.
Development activity shall be regulated through these standards and shall be required to
comply with the comprehensive definition of permitted development included herein that
regulates use, density, intensity, and form by requiring development to occur within one
(1) of the following development block types:
Single Use Commercial Development.
2. Mixed Use Development:
a. Office/Neighborhood Commercial.
b. Retail Development.
C. High Density Development.
3. Attached and Detached Residential Development.
4. Transitional Mid -Block Residential Development.
5. Infill Development.
The block types shall be used for illustrative purposes. Development applications for
specific sites are required to assemble structures into mixed-use blocks or half -blocks, as
appropriate, for the site. Each site plan shall be required to identify how the proposed
development, including buildings and structures, are assembled within a context that
conforms to the design standards for the block or half -block within which the building
occurs.
The development block structure reinforces the Downtown/Riverfront's existing block
structure and street network by limiting block size and framing the development block
within the existing street system. This block structure is designed to create a walkable
community through a set of block standards and requirements for site design, lot layout
and building design. The following Table identifies each block type and denotes a "P" for
permitted and "NP" for not permitted.
Table 2: Permitted Development Types
Block Type
Zoning District
RF
MT
DT
Single -Use Commercial
P
P
P
Mixed Use Development Blocks:
Office/Neighborhood Commercial
P
P
P
Retail Development Block
P
P
P
High Density Development Block
P
NP
NP
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Block Type
Zoning
District
RF
MT
DT
Attached and Detached Residential Development Block
P
P
P
Transitional Mid -Block Residential Development Block
NP
P
P
Infill Development Block
P
P
P
F. Site Design & Lot Layout. Examples of permitted development types are described for
illustrative purposes. Each site plan shall be required to identify how the proposed
development, including buildings and structures, is assembled within a context that
conforms to the design standards for the block or partial block within which the building
occurs.
The development examples are a series of illustrations that highlight some of the
Downtown/Riverfront standards. The illustrations are shown in a block format and
individual parcel development may not be able to build to the form of a block. However,
all development, at a minimum, will be expected to comply with the building design, site
design and lot layout as described in these design standards. If development of an entire
block occurs, the illustration shall be used as a development tool. Any new development
that is at least two (2) acres in size shall follow the block structure. The maximum
permitted block size for new development shall not exceed three -hundred fifty (350) feet
by six -hundred (600) feet. The Administrative Official or his designee may permit a
varying block size provided site constraints exist and the maximum block size must be
maintained by pedestrian access and breaks on the first floor.
1. Single -Use Commercial Development. The Single -Use Commercial illustration,
Figure A, permits a wide range of commercial uses.
a. Height: One (1) to four (4) stories not to exceed fifty-six (56) feet.
b. Setbacks. The minimum front setback is zero (0) feet and the
maximum setback is fifteen (15) feet. Side setbacks shall be the same
as the front setbacks.
C. Setback Encroachment. Special architectural features, such as balconies,
bay windows, arcades, awnings, etc. may project into front setbacks and
public right-of-ways on streets provided they are eight (8) feet above the
sidewalk and leave a minimum five (5) foot wide unobstructed sidewalk.
Support structures for these features shall be located such that they do not
affect the clear sight triangle for travel lanes or the on -street parking. Prior
to new encroachment into the public right-of-way, a permit shall be
obtained from the Administrative Official or designee.
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2. Mixed Use Development. Mixed Use Development examples are designed to
accommodate a range of retail, office and mixed-use building types. Mixed Use
Developments include:
a. Retail option one and option two, Figures D & E and Office/ Mixed -Use
option one & option two, Figures B and C.
Height: Option one (1) maximum height is four (4) stories not to
exceed fifty-six (56) feet and option two (2) is eight (8) stories not
to exceed one hundred twelve (112) feet with the following
provisions:
The distance from existing single family residential zoning
must be at a minimum of three hundred (300) feet.
The fourth (4th) story shall be set back ten (10) feet from
the third (3rd) story. This setback shall occur from any
street side fagade of the building.
Midtown Overlay District (MT) and Downtown District
(DT) permits six (6) stories and the Riverfront Overlay
(RF) District permits eight (8) stories. The additional
stories are permitted if the building is Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) certified and/or Florida
Green Building Council (FGBC) certified..
ii. Setbacks. The front setbacks are a minimum of zero (0) feet and a
maximum of fifteen (15) feet. Side setbacks shall be the same as
the front setbacks.
iii. Setback Encroachment. Special architectural features, such as
balconies, bay windows, arcades, awnings, etc. may project into
front setbacks and public right-of-ways on streets provided they
are eight (8) feet above the sidewalk and leave a minimum five (5)
foot wide unobstructed sidewalk. Support structures for these
features shall be located such that they do not affect the clear sight
triangle for travel lanes or the on -street parking. Prior to new
encroachment into the public right-of-way, a permit shall be
obtained from the City Commission or its designee.
3. High Density Mixed Use Development, Figure F.
a. Height: Permitted height shall be six (6) stories not to exceed eighty-four
(84) feet with a bonus of up to an additional two (2) stories not to exceed
twenty-eight (28) feet, totaling no more than eight (8) stories not to exceed
one hundred twelve (112) feet is permitted with the following provisions.
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To receive the bonus stories, the building must be Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified and/or Florida
Green Building Council (FGBC) certified.
The podium portion of the building shall be b three (3) stories in
height.
All stories over three (3) shall be considered the tower. A tower's
maximum lineal dimension may not extend more than two hundred
(200) feet. If two (2) towers are located on the podium, the required
distance between the towers shall be determined by one third (1/3)
of the height of the tallest tower.
b. Additional Permitted Height. In addition to the permitted eight (8) stories,
an additional four (4) stories not to exceed one hundred sixty-eight (168)
feet is permitted provided the following condition occurs: The
determination of the additional amount of stories will be determined by
the permitted density and the location of the proposed additional height.
An additional four (4) stories (91h, 10th, 11th and 12th story) may be granted
if the parcel is located west of French Avenue or north of Fulton Street on
the east side of French Avenue and not adjacent to any single family
residential zoning district.
C. Setbacks. The front and side setbacks are a minimum zero (0) feet and a
maximum of fifteen (15) feet.
d. Setback Encroachment. Special architectural features, such as balconies,
bay windows, arcades, awnings, etc. may project into front setbacks and
public right-of-ways on streets provided they are eight (8) feet above the
sidewalk and leave a minimum five (5) foot wide unobstructed sidewalk.
Support structures for these features shall be located such that they do not
affect the clear sight triangle for travel lanes or the on -street parking. Prior
to new encroachment into the public right-of-way, a permit shall be
obtained from the Administrative Official or designee.
4. Attached and Detached Residential Development. Residential Development
illustrations, Figure G & Figure H. This Residential Development Block is
designed to accommodate a range of single-family and multi -family building
types including apartment buildings, condominiums, single-family detached
houses and town homes.
a. Elevation. The minimum elevation shall be eighteen (18) inches from the
base flood elevation.
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b. Height. The minimum height shall be two (2) stories not to exceed twenty-
eight (28) feet and the maximum height is four (4) stories not to exceed
forty-two (42) feet.
C. Setbacks. The minimum front yard setback is ten (10) feet and the
maximum is twenty (20) feet. The side yard setback on the corner lots
shall be maintained consistent with the front yard setback. Garage and
accessory units located in the rear of the parcel shall be set back a
minimum of four (4) feet from an alley and ten (10) feet when an alley is
not constructed.
d. Setback Encroachment. Front porches may encroach up to ten (10) feet in
a twenty (20) foot setback and up to five (5) feet in a ten (10) foot setback.
e. Alleys. Alleys are required to be constructed with lots sizes smaller than
fifty (50) feet in width.
f. Garages. Street -facing ground floor parking, including garages, is not
permitted on the first (1) floor of a multifamily structure on an "A" street
or a "Pedestrian Priority" street. Parking shall occur underneath the
multifamily structure, within parking garages, or within surface lots that
do not front on either an "A" Street or a "Pedestrian Priority" Street.
i. Architectural detailing shall remain consistent on all elevations of
the primary building as viewed from both the front street and side
street elevation.
ii. Front garages must be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the
primary structure.
Rear garages must be set back a minimum of four (4) feet from an
alley or rear access drive. On corner lots on `A' or `Pedestrian
Priority' streets with alley access, garage doors shall not face side
streets.
iv. Side garages may have an access from the street and are required,
at a minimum, to be set back in line with the primary structures
side setback.
V. Ground floor parking, including garages that are located inside the
internal block are permitted on the first floor of a structure if the
street facing side view of the garage blends in with the design
elements of the building's primary frontage.
5. Transitional Residential Development. (Figures I and J) Transitional
Development Blocks shall be applied to any development over two (2) stories in
height that is adjacent to single-family residential zonin . The block facing a
single-family residential zoning shall be single-family detached housing that is
compatible with existing residential. The mid -block portion of the block may
transition up to four (4) stories not to exceed fifty-six (56) feet with the following
provisions:
a. Setbacks. The setback shall be determined by the existing residential uses
that are facing the proposed residential uses. The setback may be varied up
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to five (5) feet from the average of the existing residential units. The
structures that are more intense than single-family housing shall follow the
appropriate development block as detailed in these design standards.
b. Landscape buffer. A landscape buffer of twenty (20) feet may be required
as determined by the Administrative Official or his designee.
C. Lighting. The proposed development shall also control the effects of
lights from automobiles or other sources. Where the site plan indicates
potential adverse effects from parking or from other sources on the lot on
which the non-residential use is to be located, such effects shall be
illuminated, or at a minimum, prevented so that lights do not illuminate
adjacent residential property below a height of five (5) feet at the
residential property line, or from shining into any residential window if
there is to be non-residential parking on the premises after dark.
d. Rear Yard Setback. When a non-residential use or multi -family
(apartment) use is abutting any single-family residential property, there
shall be an additional setback required for any yard of that use which is
contiguous to the residential property, as follows:
• When the rear side of a single story structure equal to or less than
twenty-five (25) feet in height abuts single-family residential
zoned property, that portion of the structure(s) shall be set back at
a minimum twenty (20) feet from the rear property line.
• When a single story structure equal to or less than twenty-five (25)
feet in height abuts the side of a single-family residential zoned
property, the structures shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet
apart.
• Trash receptacles and loading facilities may not be permitted in the
rear of the property. Service areas shall be located on the side.
Exceptions to the location shall be determined by the location of
the adjacent single-family residential use.
• When any side of a structure greater than one (1) story or twenty-
five (25) feet in height abuts residential property, that portion of
the structure shall be set back at a minimum of thirty (30) feet from
the property boundary.
• Building Design. The side of the building that is facing or backing
up to any residential development must be treated with the same
architectural design standards as the front of the building.
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G.
6. Infill Development. The Infill Development illustration, Figure K, illustrates a
single building within an existing built -out block.
a. Setbacks. The setback shall be determined by the existing adjacent
structure(s),It will be permitted to vary the setback up to five (5) feet from
the average of the existing structure.
General Block Standards.
General Site Design.
a. Form. Buildings shall form a consistent, distinct edge, spatially delineating
the public street through maximum building setbacks that vary by no more
than five (5) feet from those of the adjacent building.
b. Open Storage. There shall be no open storage.
C. Sidewalks. All buildings or developments must provide sidewalks along
the street edge(s) of their property. Sidewalks shall be constructed to align
with existing sidewalks and the materials shall complement the existing
sidewalk materials. Sidewalk connections from the principal building to
the public sidewalk must be provided.
d. Landscaping adjacent to existing and proposed street sidewalks must be
compatible with the city's existing streetscape standards.
C. Utilities. All utilities shall be located underground.
2. Off-street parking (surface parking lots).
a. A knee wall shall be constructed for the length of any parking lot which
fronts a "Pedestrian Priority" or an "A" street. The knee wall shall be
constructed using the following standards:
(i) Minimum two (2) feet in height to a maximum of three (3) feet.
(ii) The knee wall must be masonry or brick which complements the
primary building's architecture by utilizing the same architectural
style.
b. A maximum of two (2) vehicular access/curb cuts to parking lots are
allowed along "A" Street block faces, subject to Access Management
regulations of Schedule N. Vehicular access/curb cuts are not allowed on
any block face less than three hundred and fifty (350) feet. Vehicular
access drives shall connect each parking lot with at least two (2) separate
streets.
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3. Parking Garages. Structured parking decks shall be located behind "A" Street
frontage buildings with vehicular access restricted to "B" Streets. Interior
landscaping requirements for parking garages shall be met by providing hanging
baskets, landscape planters and/or flower boxes around the exterior of the first
three (3) levels of the parking garage structure. Parking structures that permit
access from an "A" or "Pedestrian Priority" Street shall comply with the
following requirements:
a. Direct pedestrian access to each adjacent street shall be provided.
b. Except for vehicle entrances as described below, the ground floor shall be
developed with enclosed commercial or civic floor space to a minimum
building depth of thirty (30) feet along the entire length of the structure on
each facing street, unless separated from the street by another building,
parking lot and/or landscaped open space with a minimum depth of thirty
(30) feet.
C. Vehicle entrances to a parking structure shall be a maximum of forty (40)
feet in width and shall be separated from other vehicle entrances to the
structure or other parking structures on the same side of the block by a
minimum distance of four hundred (400) feet.
4. Parking requirements: New, non-residential buildings under 5,000 square feet in
area in the Riverfront Overlay District and Downtown Overlay District shall be
exempt from parking requirements. New, non-residential buildings over 5,000
square feet in area in the Riverfront Overlay District and Downtown Overlay
District shall be required to provide one space per 500 square feet of
nonresidential gross floor area over and above the initial 5,000 square feet plus
one space per dwelling unit. The parking shall be located within 1,000 feet of the
site. On -street parking spaces located along the lot frontage may be counted
toward the parking requirements of this Code. Buildings in the Midtown Overlay
District shall comply with the provisions of Schedule H.
5. Landscape buffer requirements. Traditional buffers stated elsewhere in this code
shall not apply to the Riverfront Overlay District and Downtown Overlay
District. The compatibility of points of access, transitions, and buffers shall be
determined during the development review process. The need and use of buffers
shall be determined during the development review process.
H. Building Design. The following standards apply to the building design of all types of
development:
1. Building Frontage. Building frontages shall occupy no less than seventy-five (75)
percent of a "Pedestrian Priority" street and of an "A" street facing entrance. If
site constraints exist, a knee wall may be constructed with the following
provisions:
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a. Only twenty-five (25) percent of the required frontage may be credited as
part of a knee wall.
i. A knee wall must be constructed as described in Subsection G.2.a.
ii. The knee wall should be no more than the length of the primary
building frontage.
2. Public Entrance. Buildings that are open to the public shall have an entrance for
pedestrians from the street to the building interior. This entrance shall be designed
to be attractive and functionally be a distinctive and prominent element of the
architectural design, and shall be open to the public during business hours.
Buildings shall incorporate lighting and changes in mass, surface detail or finish
to give emphasis to the entrances.
3. Building Fagade. Buildings shall provide a foundation or base, typically from
ground to bottom of the lower windowsills, with changes in volume or material. A
clear visual division shall be maintained between the ground level floor and upper
floors with either a cornice line or awning from twelve (12) feet to sixteen (16)
feet above Base Flood Elevation or grade, whichever applies to the proposed
development. No more than thirty (30) feet of horizontal distance of wall shall be
provided without architectural relief for building walls and frontage walls facing
the street. All buildings excluding single family detached homes shall utilize at
least three (3) of the following design features to provide visual relief along all
elevations of the building:
a. Divisions or change in materials (materials should be drawn from a
common palette)
b. Window bays
C. Separate entrances and entry treatments, porticoes extending at least five
(5) feet.
d. Variation in roof lines
e. Dormers
f. Canopies and awnings, extending at least five (5) feet
g. Gables
h. Overhang extending at least five (5) feet
i. Recessed entries (at least three [3]feet from the primary fagade)
j. Protruding entries (at least three [3] from the primary fagade)
k. Covered porch entries
1. Cupolas
4. Storefront character. Commercial and mixed-use buildings shall express a
"storefront character" by providing all of the following architectural features
along the building frontage as applicable.
a. Corner building entrances on corner lots.
b. Consistently spaced and similar -shaped windows with window hoods or
trim (all building stories).
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C. Large display windows on the ground floor. All street -facing, park -facing
and plaza -facing structures shall have windows covering a minimum of
forty (40) percent and a maximum eighty (80) percent of the ground floor
of each storefront's linear frontage. Blank walls shall not occupy over
fifty (50) percent of a street -facing frontage and shall not exceed thirty
(30) linear feet without being interrupted by a window or entry. Mirrored
glass, obscured glass and glass block cannot be used in meeting this
requirement. Display windows may be used to meet this requirement if the
first floor has not been designed as a flood proof first floor.
5. Orientation. The primary building entrances shall be visible and directly
accessible from a public street. Building massing such as tower elements may be
used to identify the location of building entries.
6. Rooflines. Attached Residential and Non-residential buildings shall be varied to
reduce the massive scale of large buildings and to complement the scale and
character of adjacent residential areas. Building facades that exceed one hundred
(100) feet in length measured along the street frontage shall have variations in
roofline or rooftop parapet. Rooftop equipment shall be concealed behind
parapets or screened from views by pedestrians.
7. Lighting. All buildings shall have shielded exterior lighting without glare or shine
onto other areas of the site.
8. Building Color. The use of black or fluorescent colors, or pure primary and
secondary colors is prohibited as the predominant exterior building color(s).
Building trim and accent areas may feature any color(s) limited to ten (10) percent
of the affected fagade segment, with a maximum trim height of twenty four (24)
inches.
9. Habitable Street Frontage_ The first twenty (20) feet of depth of the first (1) floor
of any multifamily structure's primary building frontage facing a street shall be
constructed as habitable space.
I. Walkways and Pedestrian Connections. Parking lots shall be designed to allow
pedestrians to safely move from their vehicles to the building. On small lots (thirty-six
[36] parking spaces or less), this may be achieved by providing a sidewalk at the
perimeter of the lot. On larger lots, corridors within the parking area should channel
pedestrians from the car to the perimeter of the lot or to the building. These corridors are
delineated by a paving material that differs from that of vehicular areas and are planted to
provide shade.
1. Parking Lots containing more than thirty-six (36) parking stalls shall have clearly
defined pedestrian connections provided between:
a. A public right-of-way and building entrances
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b. Parking lots and building entrances
2. Pedestrian walkways shall be landscaped with additional shade or ornamental
trees equal to an average of one (1) shade tree per fifty (50) linear feet of
walkway, unless the walkway is adjacent or included within an existing compliant
buffer or frontage planting. The walkway shall not be less than five (5) feet in
width.
3. Pedestrian connections shall be clearly defined by at least two (2) of the
following:
a. Six (6) inch vertical curb.
b. Textured paving, including across vehicular lanes.
C. Continuous landscape area at a minmum of three (3) feet wide on at least
one (1) side of the walkway.
d. One (1) shade tree shall be planted for each two -hundred (200) square feet
of separate additional landscaped area.
J. Non -Residential and Multi -Family Residential Landscape. The following regulations
shall be applied to Non-residential, Condominium and Multi -family residential parcels:
1. All landscaping shall be designed and located to provide a logical, consistent and
attractive pattern of landscaping that relates to the human -scale, softens the built
environment, and creates an attractive environment within the
Downtown/Riverfront Area.
2. All landscaping standards shall meet the requirements of the Schedule J,
Landscape Buffer and Tree Requirements for plant species, specification standard
and use. All landscape and irrigation plans shall be signed and sealed by a
Landscape Architect licensed to practice in the State of Florida and shall be
submitted as part of an application for site plan approval.
3. All parts of a required landscape buffer or other landscape planting area shall
contain shrubs, groundcovers, or sod. No portion of a required buffer may contain
parking, non -landscaped retention or other non -landscaping treatment as gravel or
mulch.
K. Landscape Along Public Streets. Landscape Standards shall comply with the
following standards. Two (2) types of landscape treatments are permitted.
1. Urban Landscape. When buildings are brought up to the street and utilize a build -
to -line, an urban buffer should be considered as an alternative to the required front
buffer standards. The required front buffer for an urban type development may
consist of potted plants. At a minimum, a thirty-six (36) inches diameter pot by
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twenty-four (24) inches high should be provided every twenty (20) linear feet of
building frontage. The plant species should be twice as high as the height of the
pot. Low growing plant and flowering annuals should be planted at the base of the
pot.
2. Street Trees. Trees shall be a minimum of four (4) inches in diameter measured at twelve
(12) inches above grade and be of Florida No. 1 grade as per "Grades and Standards for
Nursery Plants," Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All
landscaping shall meet City visibility standards.
a. Tree Spacing: For "A" Streets and "Pedesterian Priority" Streets, one
street tree shall be planted for every thirty (30) linear feet or frontage or
fraction thereof. For "B" Streets and Residential Streets, one (1) street tree
shall be planted forty (40) to sixty (60) feet on center. Street trees shall be
planted a minimum of ten (10) feet from any above ground utility, such as
transformer pads and fire hydrants.
b. Tree Species: Select tree species that are appropriate for street tree
planting conditions shall be used. Each block face shall contain only one
(1) tree species, and both sides of each street shall be planted with the
same species.
L. Irrigation and Maintenance.
I . All landscaped areas shall be designed, installed and maintained at a high level of
quality, following best management practices for landscaping. Broken lines or
damaged spray heads shall be repaired to minimize wasted water.
2. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated with a timed, automatic underground
system utilizing pop-up heads and/or tree bubblers and providing coverage of not
more than one and one half inches of water per week (Use of xeric plant materials
may require only 3/4" water per week). When available, the use of reclaimed water
is required.
3. The automatic irrgation system shall include a rain gauge or other water saving
features to minimize wasted water.
4. All landscape areas shall have one hundred (100) percent irrigated coverage.
M. Landscape for Residential Developments. Single Family Residential, Duplex,
Multifamily, and Townhomes shall meet the following tree requirements:
1. A minimum of two (2) shade trees for lots of three thousand five hundred (3,500)
to six thousand (6,000) square feet or less.
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2. A minimum of three (3) shade trees for lots between six thousand one (6,001) and
seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet.
3. A minimum of four (4) shade trees for lots between seven thousand five hundred
one (7,501) square feet and ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
4. A minimum of six (6) shade trees for lots between ten thousand one (10,001)
square feet and sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet. Lots over sixteen thousand
(16,000) square feet — eight (8) shade trees.
5. On lots of less than or equal to one-half acre, one (1) of the required trees shall be
planted within ten (10) feet of the front yard right-of-way.
N. Screening.
1. Trash, recycling receptacles, loading docks, service areas, and other similar areas
must be located in parking areas or in a location that is not visible from
"Pedestrian Priority" and "A" Street frontages, and must be screened to preclude
visibility from adjacent streets.
2. Mechanical equipment at ground level shall be incorporated into the building and
placed on the parking lot side of the building away from view from adjacent
"Pedestrian Priority" and "A" Street frontages. Loading docks, truck parking,
outdoor storage, utility meters, HVAC equipment, trash dumpsters, trash
compaction, and other service functions should be incorporated into the overall
design of the building utilizing walls of a material compatible with the material,
style, color, texture, pattern, trim, and details of the main building and
landscaping. The wall shall be one (1) foot higher than the largest object being
screened, but not more than ten (10) feet high, on all sides where access is not
needed. All loading, service and trash collection shall be accessed from `B"
Streets.
3. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be integrated into the overall mass of a
building by screening it behind parapets or by recessing it into roof structure.
O. Garden walls, fences, and hedges. All garden walls, fences or hedges located or
constructed within the required yard area shall conform to the following regulations,
except where special requirements are set forth for specific screening purposes elsewhere
in this chapter:
1. Front yards in a residential district. All garden walls, fences or hedges located
within the required front yard shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.
2. Side and rear yards in a residential district. All garden walls, fences or hedges
located within the required side or rear yards shall not exceed six (6) feet in
height.
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3. Side yards of corner lots in a residential district. All garden walls, fences, or
hedges located in the side yard abutting the secondary street of a corner lot must
not exceed four (4) feet in height.
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