As referenced in section 500-20(B), design standards established in the approved Development Design Guidelines (DDG) for properties zoned planned mixed-use development district (PMUD) or Planned Small Lot Mixed-Use Development District (PMUD-SL) supersede the design standards of article 530, Parking Structure Design.

(A)

All nonstructural portions of the exterior elevations, except for vehicular ingress and egress areas, shall, in addition to any required safety provisions, be screened by:

(1)

A sight block of at least fifty (50) percent solidity for the total areas between deck levels, such sight blockage to be determined by elevation. A solid wall for fifty (50) percent of the distance between deck levels is not acceptable.

(2)

Plantings such as tall palm trees along the façade are also required, in addition to required street trees. Plantings may function as accents when architectural solutions for disguising or minimizing the visual appearance of a parking structure are employed, while insufficient architectural solutions require plantings to serve a screening function.

(3)

When parking facilities are located on the roof of a structure, a four-foot sight block shall be provided in accordance with the subparagraph a. [(1)] above.

(B)

The exterior elevations of the parking structure shall be designed to resemble the building elevations of the building it is intended to serve.

(C)

The size, scale, color, and building elevations of the parking structure shall be compatible with adjoining existing development.

(D)

The city commission shall consider the following issues when reviewing an application for development approval which includes a structured parking facility, utilizing the standards and principles set forth in this article:

(1)

Appearance and architectural treatments to minimize visual impacts, including the use of false façades, liner buildings, or opaque or substantially opaque screening along the perimeter of such structures to conceal parked vehicles from public view;

(2)

Effectiveness of landscaping proposed for the top and sides of the structure at reducing the perception of bulk, enhancing the façade, screening the view of parked cars and internal views of the structure; and tying in with other landscape materials used on site to the extent applicable;

(3)

Effectiveness of landscaping, screening and buffering from adjacent single-family and duplex residential zoning districts and uses;

(4)

Lighting;

(5)

Compatibility with adjacent structures, including mass and bulk of structure;

(6)

Vehicular and pedestrian orientation and circulation; and

(7)

Safety and convenience of ingress and egress.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10; Ord. No. 2015-022, § 8, 10-13-15; Ord. No. 2019-015, § 8, 10-7-19)

This article explains the purpose and content of part 5 of this code. Part 5 contains signage regulations and design standards for various portions and uses within the city. These regulations are grouped together in part 5 because they are all major determinants of community appearance through the built environment.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

(A)

The signage regulations of article 505 apply city-wide, except that signage within the Port Everglades Development District (PEDD) is regulated within article 320. Signage for PEDD is regulated separately from other areas of the city because the PEDD is the subject of an interlocal agreement between Hollywood, Dania Beach and Broward County that contains special signage provisions. Any alternative signage regulations established in the approved Development Design Guidelines (DDG) for properties zoned Planned Mixed-Use Development District (PMUD) or Planned Small Lot Mixed-Use Development District (PMUD-SL) supersede the signage regulations in article 505 of this chapter, Sign Regulations, except that signs prohibited by article 505 shall remain prohibited.

(B)

The design standards in part 5 of this chapter apply to different areas and uses within the city, as indicated by the title of each article. All design regulations are found within part 5. Any alternative design standards established in the approved Development Design Guidelines (DDG) for properties zoned PMUD or PMUD-SL supersede the design standards in part 5 of this chapter, "Signage and Design Regulations".

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10; Ord. No. 2015-022, § 8, 10-13-15; Ord. No. 2019-015, § 8, 10-7-19)

(A)

Determine the zoning district within which your property of interest is located.

(B)

If you are interested in permanent signage, find the section title that includes your zoning district. Read the contents of the applicable section to determine the types and amount of permanent signage that are permitted.

(C)

If you are interested in temporary signage, go straight to section 505-170 (Temporary signs).

(D)

Definitions of terms used in article 505 are located in section 505-20.

(E)

Rules governing signage in general are located in section 505-30.

(F)

A list of specifically prohibited signs is located in section 505-40.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10; Ord. No. 2015-009, § 8, 4-28-15)

(A)

Intent. The intent of this article is to create a comprehensive system of graphic controls on private property, through the promotion of quality business identification and indexing, to facilitate clear communication of signs, to reduce traffic and structural hazards, and to enhance the visual appearance of the city.

(B)

Scope. The provisions of this article shall govern the number, size, location, and character of all signs which are authorized under the terms of this article. No signs shall be allowed on a plot or parcel either as a main or accessory use except in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(1)

This article does not regulate the following:

(a)

Government signs on government property or public rights-of-way, including, but not limited to, city signs on property owned or controlled by the city, Palm Beach County or the State of Florida;

(b)

Hazard, life-safety, warning signs, and traffic control devices required or installed by a government agency on public or private property;

(c)

Notices, wayfinding and directional signs required to be posted by law or ordinance on public or private property; and

(d)

Signs that are wholly within the interior of a building or structure, and not visible from the exterior of such building or structure.

(2)

In the event of any conflict between this article and any declaration of covenants, bylaws, or other restrictions applying to any property within the city, the language affording the more restrictive interpretation shall apply.

(3)

The city specifically finds that these sign regulations are narrowly tailored to achieve the compelling and substantial governmental interests of traffic safety and aesthetics, and that there is no other way for the city to further these interests.

(C)

Purpose.

(1)

Florida Constitution. Article II, Section 7 of the Florida Constitution provides that "[i]t shall be the policy of the state to conserve and protect its natural resources and scenic beauty…" A beautiful environment preserves and enhances the desirability of the city as a place to live and to do business. Implementing the Florida Constitution is a compelling governmental interest.

(2)

Florida Statutes. Florida law requires cities to adopt comprehensive plans and implement them through land development regulations (also known as zoning regulations) and approval of development orders that are consistent with the comprehensive plan. See F.S. Pt. II, Ch. 163. Florida law specifically requires that the city adopt sign regulations. See F.S. § 163.3202(2)(f). Complying with state law is a compelling governmental interest.

(3)

Dania Beach Charter, Comprehensive Plan, and Code of Ordinances. The city is a distinctive community with a wide range of land uses. Several goals, objectives, and policies of the city's comprehensive plan, as well as provisions of the city's code of ordinances, require the city to maintain its character and aesthetics and assure traffic safety through its land development regulations and actions.

(4)

Case law. In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court's cases on sign regulation, the regulations in this article are not intended to regulate or censor speech based on its content or viewpoint, but rather to regulate the secondary effects of speech that may adversely affect the city's substantial and compelling governmental interests in preserving scenic beauty and community aesthetics, and in vehicular and pedestrian safety in conformance with the First Amendment. These cases and their holdings include, but are not limited to:

(a)

Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 576 U.S. 155, 135 S. Ct. 2218, 192 L. Ed. 2d 236 (2015) on the topic of noncommercial temporary signs;

(b)

Metromedia, Inc. v. City of San Diego, 453 U.S. 490 (1981) on the topic of commercial signs and off-premises signs;

(c)

City of Ladue v. Gilleo, 512 U.S. 43 (1994) on the topic of political protest signs in residential areas;

(d)

Linmark Assocs., Inc. v. Township of Willingboro, 431 U.S. 85 (1977) on the topic of real estate signs in residential areas;

(e)

Burson v. Freeman, 504 U.S. 191 (1992) on the topic of election signs near polling places;

(f)

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. v. Public Service Commission, 447 U.S. 557 (1980) on the topic of commercial speech;

(g)

City Council v. Taxpayers for Vincent, 466 U.S. 789 (1984) on the topic of signs on public property; and

(h)

City of Austin, Texas v. Reagan Nat'l Advert. of Austin, LLC, 142 S. Ct. 1464, 212 L. Ed. 2d 418 (2022) on the topic of off-premises sign regulation.

(D)

Impact of sign clutter. Excessive signage and sign clutter impair the legibility of the environment, and undermines the effectiveness of governmental signs, traffic control devices, and other required signs (such as address, incidental, directional, directory, and identity signs) that are essential to identifying locations for the delivery of emergency services and other compelling governmental purposes. The intent of these sign regulations is to enhance the visual environment of the city, ensure that the city residents, visitors, and emergency responders can safely navigate through the city to their intended destinations, and promote the continued well-being of the city. It is therefore the purpose of this article to promote aesthetics and the public health, safety, and general welfare, and assure the adequate provision of light and air within the city through reasonable, consistent, and nondiscriminatory standards for the posting, displaying, erection, use, and maintenance of signs and sign structures that are no more restrictive than necessary to achieve these governmental interests.

(E)

Specific legislative intent. More specifically, the sign regulations are intended to:

(1)

Encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in the city;

(2)

Maintain and enhance the scenic beauty of the aesthetic environment and the city's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth;

(3)

Ensure pedestrian and traffic safety;

(4)

Minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby public property, public rights-of-way, and private property;

(5)

Foster the integration of signs with architectural and landscape designs;

(6)

Lessen the visual clutter that may otherwise be caused by the proliferation, improper placement, illumination, animation, excessive sign height, and excessive sign area that compete for the attention of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and are not necessary to aid in wayfinding;

(7)

Allow signs that are compatible with their surroundings and aid orientation, while precluding the placement of signs that contribute to sign clutter, or that conceal or obstruct adjacent land uses or signs;

(8)

Encourage and allow signs that are appropriate to the zoning district in which they are located and consistent with the land uses, activities, and functions to which they pertain;

(9)

Curtail the size and number of signs to the minimum reasonably necessary to identify the location and the nature of a land use, and to allow smooth navigation to these locations;

(10)

Establish dimensional limits and placement criteria for signs that are legible and proportional to the size of the parcel and structure on which the sign is to be placed, or to which it pertains;

(11)

Regulate signs so that they are effective in performing the function of identifying and safely directing pedestrian and vehicular traffic to a destination;

(12)

Preclude signs from conflicting with the principal use of the parcel and adjoining parcels;

(13)

Regulate signs in a manner so as to not interfere with, obstruct the vision of, or distract motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians;

(14)

Except to the extent expressly preempted by state or federal law, ensure that signs are constructed, installed, and maintained in a safe and satisfactory manner, and protect the public from unsafe signs;

(15)

Preserve, conserve, protect, and enhance the aesthetic quality and scenic beauty of all zoning districts in the city;

(16)

Allow traffic control devices consistent with national standards without regulation in this article because they promote highway safety by providing for the orderly movement of road users on streets and highways, and by notifying road users of regulations and providing nationally consistent warnings and guidance needed for the safe, uniform, and predictable operation of all modes of travel, while regulating private signs to ensure that their size, location, and other attributes do not impair the effectiveness of such traffic control devices;

(17)

Protect property values by precluding, to the maximum extent possible, signs that create a nuisance to the occupancy or use of other properties as a result of their size, height, illumination, brightness, or movement;

(18)

Protect property values by ensuring that the size, number, and appearance of signs are in harmony with buildings, neighborhoods, structures, and conforming signs in the area;

(19)

Regulate the appearance and design of signs in a manner that promotes and enhances the beautification of the city and that complements the natural surroundings in recognition the city's reliance on its natural surroundings and beautification efforts as a source of economic advantage as an attractive place to live and work;

(20)

Classify and categorize signs by type and zoning district;

(21)

Not regulate signs more than necessary to accomplish the compelling and important governmental objectives described herein;

(22)

Enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign regulations;

(23)

Permit, regulate, and encourage the use of signs with a scale, graphic character, and type of lighting compatible with buildings and uses in the area, so as to support and complement the goals, objectives, and policies set forth in the city's comprehensive plan;

(24)

Establish regulations for the design, erection, and maintenance of signs for the purpose of ensuring equitable access to graphic communication, while maintaining a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing visual environment within the city, recognizing that signs form an integral part of architectural building and site design and require equal attention in their design, placement, and construction;

(25)

Provide for the unique signage needs of multi-tenant properties through the uniform signage plans that assure a consistent and cohesive appearance and enhance legibility of sign messages through their common design;

(26)

Provide an effective method to deter individuals and businesses from attaching unsightly and distracting signs to public structures within or adjacent to public rights-of-way; and

(27)

Be considered the maximum standards allowed for signage, and regulate signs in a permissive manner so that any sign is not allowed unless expressly authorized and not expressly prohibited.

(F)

Severability. If any provision of this article is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such finding must not affect the validity of the other provisions of this article that can be given effect without the invalid provision.

(1)

Generally: If any part, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this article is declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, the declaration of such unconstitutionality shall not affect any other part, section, subsection, graph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this article. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or other part of this article or the adopting ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of this article or the adopting ordinance as a whole or any portion or part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid.

(2)

Severability where less speech results: Without diminishing or limiting in any way the declaration of severability set forth in this subsection, or elsewhere in this article or the adopting ordinance, if any part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this article is declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, the declaration of such unconstitutionality shall not affect any other part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this article or the adopting ordinance, even if such severability would result in a situation in which there would be less speech, whether by subjecting previously exempt signs to permitting or otherwise.

(3)

Severability of provisions pertaining to prohibited signs: Without diminishing or limiting in any way the declaration of severability set forth in subsection (g), or elsewhere in this article or the adopting ordinance, if any part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this article or the adopting ordinance or any other law is declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, the declaration of such unconstitutionality shall not affect any other part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this article or the adopting ordinance that pertains to prohibited signs.

(4)

Severability of prohibition on off-premises signs: If any part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this article or any other code provisions or laws are declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, the declaration of such unconstitutionality shall not affect the prohibition of off-premises signs as contained herein.

(G)

Substitution. Notwithstanding any provisions of this article to the contrary, to the extent that this article permits a sign containing commercial content, it shall permit a noncommercial sign to the same extent. The noncommercial message may occupy the entire sign area or any portion thereof, and may substitute for or be combined with the commercial message. The sign message may be changed from commercial to noncommercial, or from one noncommercial message to another, as frequently as desired by the sign's owner, provided that the sign is not prohibited and the sign continues to comply with all requirements of this article.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24)

Abandoned sign. A sign located on premises when the business has ceased to exist for a continuous period of ninety (90) days or more.

Abandoned sign structure. A sign structure—including but not limited to supports, uprights, braces, mounting device, hardware or framework of a sign—that is without a sign for a continuous period of ninety (90) days or more.

Awning. A detachable overhead sheltering screen with a canvas or similar fabric surface pitching downward from its attachment to the façade, stiffened by a rigid frame that is attached to and supported by the building wall and extends over a window, door, or pedestrian way, designed and intended as a decorative embellishment and/or as protection from the elements.

Awning sign. A sign affixed to an awning.

Banner sign. A temporary sign made of cloth, paper, vinyl, or fabric of any kind with only such material for backing, upon which any characters, letters, color(s), or illustrations are applied, excluding noncommercial flags as defined herein. Examples include, but are not limited to, pennants, feather flags®, bowflags®, feather dancers®, "flutter flags," "wind sails," "teardrop banners" and all variations of these.

Building frontage. See "frontage, building."

Building sign. Any sign attached to a building or an appurtenance to a building (ex: Awning).

Business park. A development consisting of three (3) or more establishments that share access from perimeter public streets, and which is occupied primarily by office, industrial, wholesale showrooms, or warehouse uses. Also commonly known as office parks, flex-space complexes, and industrial parks.

Cabinet sign. A sign, the face of which is enclosed, bordered or contained within a box-like structure, frame or other device.

Canopy. A detachable overhead sheltering screen made of canvas fabric or similar material, stiffened by a rigid frame that is attached to the building wall and may be supported by the building wall, ground posts or both. A canopy differs from many awnings in that the longest dimension of a canopy is perpendicular to a building, the top surface remains essentially the same height between the building face and the furthest edge of the structure, and is typically used to cover a doorway entrance.

Canopy sign. A sign affixed to a canopy.

Certificate of compliance. A written finding from the community development director that a proposed sign or proposed modification to an existing sign complies with the requirements of this article, and any related development order, including but not limited to, applicable conditions of site plan, site plan modification or variance approval.

Changeable copy. Copy that is designed to be, or otherwise capable of changed or rearranged without altering the sign face. The term includes digitally changeable copy on a digital sign.

Channel letter. A fabricated metal letter or numeric 21 digit whose face is customarily a translucent white or colored acrylic, and which has internal illumination within each individual letter to illuminate the face of each individual letter. See also, reverse channel letter.

Commercial. Any sign wording, logo, image, or other representation that, directly or indirectly, names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, organization or entity, or to a product, commodity, service, or activity.

Community facility shall mean a building or property used for noncommercial purposes by a governing authority, including the city or Broward County, such as a school, library, civic building, community center, park or similar use.

Copy. The message portion of a sign that consists of letters, characters and graphical depictions.

CRA form-based districts. The following mixed-use zoning districts, for the purposes of this article: City Center (CC) District, South Federal Highway Corridor Mixed-Use (SFED-MU) District, East Dania Beach Boulevard Mixed-Use (EDBB-MU) District, Beach Gateway Mixed-Use (GTWY-MU) District, Beach Gateway Mixed-Use II (GTWY-MU-II) District, and Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NBHD-MU) District.

Development. An area of contiguous land that the community development director determines functions as an independent entity, and which is generally required to stand on its own for the purpose of compliance with the development standards of this chapter. Examples include, but are not limited to, a shopping center, an outparcel, an apartment complex, a residential subdivision, an office park, and a school campus.

Digital sign. Any sign that is capable of displaying copy that can be electronically or mechanically changed by remote or automatic means excluding scoreboards accessory to a public or private institutional athletic field.

Directional sign. A noncommercial sign that is related to, and reasonably necessary for, the orderly and safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians. Examples include, but are not limited to, signs indicating "parking," "exit," "entrance," "loading only," and, "maximum clearance."

Directory sign. A sign located on the premises of a multi-occupant building or development that indexes the occupants and facilities, and sometimes includes a location map.

Entrance feature sign. An identification sign attached to or made part of a freestanding masonry wall or similar entrance feature at a street entrance to a development.

Establishment. A defined and physically separate space containing a single nonresidential occupant within a building. See also, in-line establishment and lobby access establishment.

Façade. The two-dimensional area of an exterior wall face (elevation) of a building that is eligible for signage pursuant to this article, measured along the length of building frontage from grade to the roofline. Building walls that are not of a single continuous plane (i.e. horizontal or vertical undulations that divide the building frontage into segments) are each considered different portions of the same façade.

Flag. Any fabric, plastic, canvas, material or bunting containing distinctive color(s), pattern(s), symbol(s), emblem(s) or insignia(s) containing noncommercial speech, or used as a symbol of a government, political subdivision or other governmental entity, or of any institutional entity or idea.

Freestanding sign. See monument sign.

Frontage, building. Any of the exterior sides of a building that is eligible for building signage pursuant to subsection 505-30(C) of this article. In the context of an establishment's building frontage within a multi-establishment building, the term shall mean the length of any such exterior side of the building that is coincident with an establishment or dwelling unit.

Frontage, lot or street. The distance along which a lot fronts a street. Street frontage is measured along the street line.

Gallery edge sign. A sign extending above or below the edge of a gallery roof.

Gallery roof. A permanent roof overhang extending outward from the face of a building, designed to protect the area underneath from the elements. A gallery roof is not an integral part of a building's roof. A marquee is not a gallery roof for the purpose of this article.

Identification sign. A sign used to identify the name and street address of an establishment, building or development.

Incidental information sign. A sign used to provide secondary and incidental, noncommercial information pertaining to the premises where located, and which is exclusive of any other sign type defined herein. This sign type is not used to provide direction (see directional sign), and is not used for identification. Examples include but are not limited to "premises protected by…," "premises under video surveillance," "open/closed," and "no soliciting."

In-line establishment. An establishment that has a storefront or main public entrance directly from outside along one of the building frontages, typical of a shopping center. An in-line establishment is differentiated from a lobby-access establishment.

Kiosk sign. A sign affixed to a portable cart, or small stand or booth, located within a plaza, public sidewalk, or other pedestrian area and typically used for retail sale of food and beverages and other merchandise.

Letter height. The vertical dimension of a letter or character.

Lobby-access establishment. An establishment that has its public entrance from a shared, internal lobby or corridor typical of a multiple-story office building or high-rise apartment building.

Logo. A symbol, emblem or design, whether or not it is a registered trademark, that a corporate entity or other organization uses to identify itself, its products or services.

Logotype. The use of a group of words or word that has been designed to create a unique identity or trademark for an organization or corporation.

Mansard roof (or wall). A false roof projecting over the front of a building; a sloping section of an exterior wall above the functional roofline or deck of a building at an angle with the exterior wall from which it extends. It may be covered with roofing material to simulate a roof, but serves as an aesthetic rather than functional purpose.

Marquee. A permanent roof that projects from a building wall over a building entrance, with vertical sides that are designed sufficiently high—typically more than three (3) feet—to accommodate signage.

Marquee sign. A sign attached flush to one (1) or more faces of a marquee.

Monument sign. A free-standing sign of monolithic design in which the structure supporting the sign face is concealed from view, or is architecturally and aesthetically integrated into the overall design of the sign.

Multi-modal transportation facility. A permanent facility approved through license by the city, and used for the storage of vehicles that are utilized in a city-wide rental and sharing system for such vehicles.

Multi-tenant sign. A freestanding identification sign containing, or designed to contain, signage for two (2) or more establishments.

Nit. A unit of illuminative brightness equal to one (1) candle per square meter, measured perpendicular to the rays of the source.

Noncommercial sign. A sign containing no commercial content. Noncommercial speech is always on-premises signage.

Nonconforming sign. A sign that does not conform to the provisions of this article. See section 505-170 of this article for treatment of nonconforming signs.

Occupant.

(1)

A business, organization, or other entity that owns, leases or otherwise occupies an establishment; and

(2)

A resident of a dwelling unit.

Off-premises sign (also billboard). A sign structure advertising a commercial establishment, merchandise, service or entertainment which is not sold, produced, manufactured or furnished at the property on which such sign is located, e.g., "billboards" or "outdoor advertising." An off-premises sign is a principal use of the property on which it is located.

On-premises sign. Any sign that is not an off-premises sign.

Pedestrian-oriented open space. An open space of at least twenty-five hundred (2,500) square feet, bound by building facades on at least two (2) sides that have entrances to two (2) or more establishments, which is devoted entirely to pedestrian traffic and activities, and provides shade, focal objects such as public art or fountains, and benches or other areas for sitting. Urban plazas commons, and courtyards with these characteristics are examples of pedestrian-oriented open spaces.

Permanent sign. A sign that is securely attached to a structure or the ground and which is made of durable, weather-resistant materials, intended for long-term use such that it is considered a fixture of the structure or property.

Pole sign. Any sign supported by visible uprights or braces placed upon the ground and not attached to any part of any building. A flag on a flagpole is not a pole sign.

Political sign. A sign identifying and expressing support for or opposition to a particular issue, political party, or candidate for public office.

Portable sign. A sign that is designed to be easily transported to a stationary location at which they will be displayed, and is not secured or attached to the ground or a structure.

Poster frames. A framework constructed of any material and designed to allow the repeated insertion and replacement of poster signs without structural alteration.

Premises. The real property occupied by a development unless the context specifies otherwise, inclusive of buildings, structures and accessory facilities.

Private wayfinding sign. A freestanding sign oriented to motorists or pedestrians within a development, that indicates the direction in which establishments are located within the development where the sign is posted.

Projecting sign. A sign that is attached to and projects perpendicular from an upper story building wall not specifically designed to support the sign, with the sign faces perpendicular to the facade.

Real estate sales sign. A temporary sign erected by the owner or owner's agent, used to indicate that the real property upon which the sign is located is available for rent, sale or lease.

Residential multi-unit complexes or communities. A group of structures that are either single-family or multifamily or a combination of both that share some form of common management by a single entity and typically have one or more of the following: Common entryway, common parking, commonly maintained or used, or both, areas such as parking lots, clubhouses, swimming pools, community or mail centers or swale or median areas of rights-of-way; common theme or identity in appearance, or architecture, in the layout of the structures in the complex, or both.

Reverse channel letter. A fabricated metal letter with an opaque face that is individually mounted directly on a wall, with internal lighting that is directed at the wall, creating a halo of illumination on the wall that has the effect of outlining the letter.

Roof sign. Any sign erected over or on the roof, extending above the roof line, which is dependent upon the roof, parapets or upper walls of any building for support.

Roof sign, integral. Any sign erected or constructed as an integral or essentially integral part of a normal roof structure of any sloping design, such that no part of the sign extends vertically above the roofline and such that no part of the sign is separated from the rest of the roof by a space of more than six (6) inches. For purposes of this article, an integral roof sign shall be considered a wall sign.

Roofline. The top of the parapet of a building with a flat roof, the eaves of a gable or hip roof, and the top of a mansard roof.

Sandwich (A-frame) sign. A portable, double-faced sign.

Service entrance. A rear or side entrance designed for use by employees, for deliveries and for customer pickup of purchased merchandise only.

Shopfront. A building frontage typical of retail uses, characterized by large display windows and a public entrance located at grade.

Shopping center. A group of three (3) or more business establishments on a single lot under unified control, sharing a common identity, parking facilities and access to perimeter public streets, and designed or used for retail, service, dining, or entertainment use.

Sign. Any device or representation, permanent or temporary, that is used for the purpose of bringing the subject thereof to the attention of others, that is visible from a public right-of-way, public park or other public gathering place, waterbody, or adjacent property under separate ownership or control.

Sign area. The sum of all areas within the periphery of a regular geometric form or combination of such forms, which encloses the extreme outer limits of all of the display area of the sign, including written copy, logos, or symbols, and background. If a sign is composed of one (1) or more sign cabinets or modules, the area enclosing the entire perimeter of all cabinets, modules or both within a single, continuous geometric figure shall be the area of the sign. The perimeter of measurable area shall not include embellishments such as, but not limited to, poles, pole covers, framing, decorative roofing, or support structures, providing that there is no copy on such embellishments. For purposes of measuring the size of a sign, this method of calculation shall be applied to only one (1) face (or side) of a sign. Where the sign faces of monument or projecting signs are parallel, or are V-shaped and have an interior angle of less than sixty (60) degrees, the area of such signs shall equal the area of the larger of the two (2) sign faces or, if equal, only one (1) sign face shall be counted.

Signable area, surface. The area of a building wall plane that is unencumbered by architectural features (windows, sills, banding, cornice, etc.) and which was designed or designated to accommodate signage.

Sign background. The portion of a sign that does not contain copy, but is set apart visually or structurally from the surface or structure upon which the sign is affixed, by means of surface material, color, texture, a border or frame, or alignment in the horizontal plane (i.e. it projects or is recessed from the surface or structure upon which it is affixed).

Sign face. The part of a sign that is or can be used for communication purposes, including all copy and sign background.

Sign height. The vertical distance measured from the surface grade beneath the sign to the highest point of the sign.

Sign width. The horizontal dimension of the sign face.

Snipe sign. A sign which is tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued or otherwise attached to trees, poles, walls, trash receptacles, fences, or to other objects.

Street frontage. See "frontage, street."

Street, local nonresidential. A street that provides access to commercial, industrial, institutional, and other nonresidential uses, and is not classified as an arterial or collector street.

Temporary sign. Any sign allowed to be displayed only for a limited period of time.

Umbrella sign. A portable sign printed or applied to an umbrella within a permitted outdoor dining area.

Under-canopy identification sign. A small identification sign placed above a pedestrian way that either projects from a ground story building façade or is suspended from an overhanging ground-story overhang at a 90-degree angle from the building façade.

Upper story. Any level of a building above the ground story level.

Vehicle sign. Any sign attached to or placed on a vehicle, including automobiles, trucks, boats, campers, and trailers, that is parked on or otherwise utilizing a public right-of-way, public property or on private property so as to be intended to be viewed from a vehicular right-of-way for the purpose of providing advertisement of products or services or directing people to a business or activity. This definition is not to be construed to include those signs that identify a firm or its principal products on a vehicle, nor shall it include signs affixed to vehicles identifying the make and model of the vehicle. This definition also does not include such advertising devices as may be attached to and within the normal unaltered lines of a vehicle, or on top of and extending not more than eighteen (18) inches above the roof of a vehicle when such vehicle is that of a publicly owned and operated transit carrier, or other transit carrier holding a business tax receipt, or a vehicle that is offered for temporary rental through a citywide rental and sharing program, when and during that period of time such vehicle is regularly and customarily used to traverse the public highways during the normal course of business.

Walking sign. A person that is holding, wearing or otherwise supporting a sign, lights, costume or similar attention-getting device to draw attention to a business, development, place, or event. Each such person shall be deemed a single walking sign.

Wall sign. A sign attached parallel to and extending not more than twelve (12) inches from the wall of a building or the face of a gallery roof to which it is attached, with no copy on the sides or edges. This definition includes individual letter and cabinet signs and signs on a mansard. Any window sign that exceeds eight (8) feet above the finished floor elevation ("FFE") of the ground story in whole or in part, shall be considered a wall sign.

Wind sign. A sign that is not a flag, consisting of one (1) or more pennants, ribbons, spinners, streamers or captive balloons, or other objects or material fastened in such a manner as to move upon being subjected to pressure by wind.

Window. A portion of an exterior building façade consisting of a glass panel not interrupted by panes or dividers, including a glass door or portion thereof.

Window sign. A sign affixed to the surface of a window or other translucent opening, or within ten (10) feet behind such an opening. If any portion of such a sign exceeds eight (8) feet above the finished floor elevation (FFE) of the ground story, the entire sign shall be considered a wall sign. Merchandise displays are not window signs.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2013-004, § 9, 6-25-13; Ord. No. 2015-009, § 9, 4-28-15; Ord. No. 2022-020, § 2, 5-24-22; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24; Ord. No. 2025-016, § 14, 8-26-25)

(A)

Signs accessory to permitted uses. All permanent signs are authorized only on the premises of a principal permitted or nonconforming use unless otherwise specified in this article.

(B)

Architectural compatibility. Signs shall be compatible with the architecture of the building upon which placed, including but not limited to scale, proportions, materials, and color.

(C)

Building frontages eligible for building signage.

(1)

The following building frontages are eligible for building signs on nonresidential buildings and mixed-use buildings:

(a)

Containing a shopfront or equivalent public entrance to the establishment.

(b)

Fronting a street.

(c)

Fronting a driveway or drive aisle within a parking lot.

(d)

Fronting a parking lot or parking structure, provided the frontage does not constitute a service entrance to the establishment that in practice will only be used by employees. Frontages that function only as a service entrance and not a public entrance are subject to a separate allowance for service entrance signage.

(e)

Fronting a plaza, courtyard or other pedestrian-oriented open space.

(2)

In order to qualify for signage, the architectural treatment of any frontage that does not contain a public entrance or shopfront must be of the same quality and detail that is used on the façade containing the public entrance or shopfront.

(D)

Certificate of compliance required. A certificate of compliance is required prior to the installation or modification of a sign, unless specifically exempted in section 505-140 (signs exempt from compliance review).

(E)

Co-located businesses. For retail storefronts that share interior connecting openings, required bathrooms or other common facilities, the following criteria shall be met before separate, individual identification signs may be permitted for each:

(1)

Each of the interconnected businesses shall have a separate occupational license.

(2)

Each of the interconnected businesses shall have direct public access from the street with its own, separate, main entrance.

(3)

Each of the interconnected businesses shall have a minimum storefront width of twenty (20) linear feet.

(4)

The maximum width of the interconnecting opening between businesses shall not exceed twelve (12) feet.

(5)

The aggregate sign area for all the storefronts that interconnect with each other shall not exceed the maximum sign area allowed for a single establishment, using the combined frontage of the collocated storefronts.

(F)

Colors. No more than three (3) colors, including white, shall be used in the design of a permanent sign, except as necessary for a registered trademark logo. The color of a building facade is not counted against the number of allowed colors. Bright day-glo fluorescent colors are prohibited. Temporary signs are not limited in the number of colors used.

(G)

General maintenance and compliance with code.

(1)

All signs erected within the city shall comply with the building code. Signs illuminated by neon tubing must be constructed entirely of noncombustible material.

(2)

All signs must be kept in good condition and neat appearance. Every sign, together with its framework, braces, angles or other supports, shall be maintained in a safe condition properly secured, supported and braced and able to withstand wind pressure as required by the building code.

(3)

Upon inspection by the community development department, the owner of any sign found to be in defective condition, or to be in violation of the code, shall repair or remove or otherwise bring the sign into compliance with the code within thirty (30) days from the date of notice of such defect or noncompliance. If the inspector determines that the maintenance or use of such sign will adversely affect the public safety, that the sign is located within the public right-of-way, or that the sign will cause an imminent danger to the public safety and contact cannot be made with a sign owner, the inspector may require or cause the immediate removal of the sign at the owner's expense, or prohibit the use of the sign until such defects shall have been remedied.

(H)

Illumination.

(1)

All lights and lighting from a sign shall be designed and arranged so as not to cause direct glare onto another property, or into the eyes of passing motorists or pedestrians.

(2)

Signs may only be illuminated internally by lights placed inside individual channel letters with a translucent face, by "halo" lights placed behind individual reverse pan-channel letters, or externally by lights that are directed to shine directly on the sign.

(3)

All permanent allowed signs may be illuminated by internal or external means in accordance with this article, unless otherwise provided in this article for a particular zoning district or sign type. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated unless otherwise provided in section 505-160.

(I)

Letter height. The portion of any letter that is characterized by a fancy flourish or stroke replacing the serif or terminal end of a letter, and extending above or below the base lines of text (i.e. above or below the extent of ascending and descending letters), is not subject to the maximum permissible letter height standards of this article.

(J)

Materials. All permanent signs shall be constructed of durable materials consistent with or exceeding sign industry standards, and permanently affixed to the supporting structure.

(K)

Minimum criteria for all signs in the city. In addition to all other requirements of this article, all signs shall also meet the following dimensional requirements:

(1)

Residential and residential office zoning districts. No sign may be erected in a residential district that exceeds the following dimensions and area:

(a)

Maximum sign height: Ten (10) feet.

(b)

Maximum sign area: One hundred (100) square feet.

(2)

Nonresidential zoning districts. No sign may be erected in a nonresidential district that exceeds the following limitations:

(a)

Maximum freestanding sign height: Twenty (20) feet, unless located within one thousand (1,000) feet of I-95 or I-595, in which case sign height is regulated by section 505-130 (special signage regulations for certain locations and uses) and section 315-50, Hotel overlay district.

(b)

Maximum sign area, all signs: Three hundred (300) square feet.

(3)

CRA form-based zoning districts.

(a)

No freestanding sign may be erected in a CRA mixed-use zoning district that exceeds twelve (12) feet in height or one hundred fifty (150) square feet in area.

(b)

No building wall sign may exceed three hundred (300) square feet in area.

(L)

Permanent vs. temporary sign provisions. All signage allowed in this article shall be deemed permanent signage unless otherwise specified.

(M)

Signable area. Signs shall be placed within the signable area of a façade only, and shall not obstruct architectural features such as arches, transom details, decorative brickwork, banding, and character lines.

(N)

Transferability. Sign area allowances are not transferable between any two (2) building frontages or any two (2) lot frontages unless otherwise provided.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24)

(A)

Awning and canopy signs.

(1)

Signage is allowed only on the surfaces that are parallel to the building wall from which the awning or canopy projects. On awnings, this is the hanging drape, (valance) and inclined surface.

(2)

Signage shall be professionally applied. Prefabricated signage shall not be attached to an awning or canopy.

(3)

Only external illumination is allowed.

(4)

The sign shall be centered on the surface where affixed.

(5)

Awning signs and canopy signs, together with gallery edge signs (see subsection (G)) are subject to the sign area allowance for wall signs, such that the combined area of all wall, awning, canopy and gallery edge signs on a building frontage shall not exceed the wall sign area allowance for a building frontage.

(6)

The combined number of all wall, awning, canopy and gallery edge signs on a building frontage shall not exceed the number of wall signs allowed for the building frontage in subsection 505-40(O)(10).

(B)

Changeable copy.

(1)

Changeable copy shall consist only of text.

(2)

Changeable copy is prohibited except as specifically authorized in section 505-130 (special signage regulations for certain locations and uses).

(C)

Directional signs.

(1)

Directional signs are subject to the following standards, unless otherwise provided in sections 505-60 through 505-130 of this article:

(a)

May be freestanding or affixed to a structure.

(b)

A minimum setback of five (5) feet is required from any street line.

(c)

Maximum allowed size is three (3) square feet.

(d)

Maximum allowed height of freestanding signs is five (5) feet.

(2)

Color and design shall be coordinated with the color of principal building(s) and color and design of identification signs in the development.

(D)

Directory signs. Directory signs are subject to the following limitations:

(1)

Placement shall be adjacent to parking and pedestrian areas and building entrances, as applicable, within the development.

(2)

Freestanding directory signs shall be set back at least forty (40) feet from any street line, and shall not be oriented to the street.

(3)

Letter height shall not exceed one (1) inch for occupant listings.

(E)

Entrance feature identification sign. Entrance feature signs are subject to the following regulations:

(1)

An entrance feature identification sign shall consist of up to two (2) single-face signs that flank a street or driveway entrance into a development, provided that both signs are identical, and function as a coordinated pair.

(2)

They shall be set back at least five (5) feet from all street lines.

(3)

The maximum sign area allowance may be used toward each such sign face, such that only one (1) sign face per entrance counts for area calculation.

(4)

Allowable size and area is subject to subsection 505-40(K)(8).

(F)

Gallery edge identification signs are allowed on the ground floor of a building, subject to the following requirements:

(1)

When located underneath a gallery roof, the sign may be supported by the roof itself, or may extend between the face of two (2) columns directly underneath the edge of the roof, and must maintain a minimum clearance of seven and one-half (7.5) feet above the sidewalk grade below it.

(2)

When located completely above the gallery roof, letters and numeric digits must be constructed of individual channel letters attached to the gallery roof surface.

(3)

No part of the sign support or wiring shall be visible from any point at sidewalk or street grade.

(4)

The sign shall be centered on the gallery roof frontage dimension or centered over a principal entrance.

(5)

The sign shall not exceed a single line of text.

(6)

Gallery edge signs, together with awning signs and canopy signs, are subject to the sign area allowance for wall signs, such that the combined area of all gallery edge, wall, awning, and canopy signs on a building frontage shall not exceed the wall sign area allowance for a building frontage.

(G)

Incidental information sign.

(1)

May be a window sign, building wall sign, or freestanding sign unless otherwise provided in this article.

(2)

Shall not be illuminated when affixed to a dwelling unit and within residential zoning districts.

(H)

Marquee signs. Marquee signs are allowed only for places of public assembly subject to subsection 505-130(D).

(I)

Drive-through service. Any establishment with a drive-through lane and service window may display one (1) or more signs oriented to each drive-thru window stacking lane, meeting the following requirements:

(1)

Shall not be visible from any streets.

(2)

Screening and setbacks shall be sufficient to ensure that speaker noise is not audible, and the sign is not visible, from an adjacent residentially zoned property.

(J)

Monument signs.

(1)

Monument signs shall not exceed a variation in width greater than fifteen (15) percent between the base of the sign and the top of the sign face. The community development director may waive this requirement where the director deems it necessary in order to achieve superior design that is creative and sculptural.

(2)

The allowable sign height may be exceeded by up to one (1) foot for decorative embellishments that are exclusive of the sign face.

(3)

Internally illuminated cabinet signs must be constructed of an opaque sign face with translucent cut-outs for sign copy, such that only the sign copy itself is illuminated, and the background is not illuminated.

(4)

The following requirements apply to nonresidential multi-tenant signs:

(a)

Sign panels shall be uniform and consistent in design, color and style, with the understanding that anchor establishments may require a larger sign.

(b)

To the extent that all establishments cannot be included on multi-tenant signs along each street frontage, the development name shall be displayed at the top of the sign with a minimum letter height of ten (10) inches.

(c)

Minimum letter heights for each establishment's sign panel are four (4) inches and twelve (12) inches, respectively.

(d)

The vertical spacing between panels shall equal at least twenty-five (25) percent of the height of the tallest adjacent letter, character, graphic, or logo.

(5)

The minimum setback from any street line is five (5) feet.

(6)

The minimum setback from an interior property line is twenty (20) percent of the length of the street frontage of the lot upon which the sign is erected, or fifty (50) feet, whichever is less.

(7)

Notwithstanding the minimum setback requirements, monument signs shall not be located within the clear sight distance triangle, requirements of article 225 (intersection visibility standards), nor inconsistent with paragraph (7), below.

(8)

For monument signs authorized in sections 505-90 through 505-130, the following shall apply unless otherwise provided:

(a)

The maximum allowable area and height authorized within these sections shall apply to each highway, arterial and collector street frontage measuring at least two hundred (200) feet in width.

(b)

Signs on street frontages of less than two hundred (200) feet in length are limited to one-half (½) the permissible area.

(c)

Signs on street frontages of less than one hundred (100) feet, and signs on streets other than highways, arterials or collectors, are limited to one-third (⅓) the permissible sign area and six (6) feet in height.

(d)

The allowable monument sign area for each street frontage may be allocated among two or more signs, provided that there is a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet between monument signs in addition to other monument sign placement regulations.

(9)

All spacing requirements shall be measured around corners at the street line.

(10)

Placement of a monument sign within seventy-five (75) feet of an intersection of two (2) streets shall preclude the erection of a second sign along either of the corner street frontages. The allowable sign area and height shall be based on the street frontage with the highest functional classification.

(K)

Reserved.

(L)

Under-canopy signs.

(1)

One (1) sign is allowed per establishment frontage with a public entrance.

(2)

The bottom of the sign shall be located between seven and one-half (7.5) and twelve (12) feet above the grade below the sign.

(3)

Signs shall be located above or adjacent to the establishment's public entrance.

(4)

At least fifteen (15) feet of separation is required between any two (2) under-canopy signs. The community development director may waive this requirement upon determining that adjacent entrances are separated by less than fifteen (15) feet, and compliance with this provision is not feasible.

(5)

Hanging under-canopy signs must be centered on the width of the overhead surface that supports them above the pedestrian walkway. Under-canopy signs attached to a building wall shall not extend more than four and one-half (4.5) feet from the building wall.

(6)

The city may permit under-canopy signs over the sidewalk within a public right-of-way, provided that a minimum distance of three (3) feet is maintained from any curb line.

(M)

Wall identification signs.

(1)

Wall identification signs shall be centered within the signable surface upon which placed, provided that for corner establishments, signs may be corner-justified if signs are placed on both corner frontages an equal distance from the building corner.

(2)

Except for integral roof signs, the top of any building sign shall be at least twelve (12) inches below any eave, and at least twenty-four (24) inches from the roofline or top of parapet, whichever is higher. No part of a building sign shall be closer than six (6) inches to an architectural façade feature.

(3)

Signage is not allowed within one (1) foot of a building corner, nor within one (1) foot of the demising wall of an establishment.

(4)

Electrical raceways and conduits shall be concealed from view. Raceways shall be placed inside the building wall, or shall be painted the color of the sign background.

(5)

Cabinet signs are prohibited, except where constructed of an opaque sign face with translucent cut-outs for sign copy, such that only the sign copy itself is illuminated and the background is not illuminated.

(6)

Wall signs on multi-story buildings shall be placed at least twelve (12) inches below any part of a second story window frame (including sill, if applicable), or as provided in paragraphs (7) through (9) below.

(7)

Wall signs for businesses fronting a second story catwalk with individual outside entrances from the catwalk may have signs on the second story, limited to seventy-five (75) percent of the maximum area and letter height allowed for ground story wall signs.

(8)

An in-line retail business that occupies multiple stories may place the allowed wall signage at the highest of up of to three (3) stories occupied by the establishment, subject to the following requirements:

(a)

The establishment must occupy space on the ground story, which must be contiguous with all of the upper story space.

(b)

The upper stories must occupy the same or smaller floor plate dimension as the ground story.

(c)

All stories of the store must be connected by an escalator and elevator internal to the store itself, and not within a common area of the building.

(d)

The façade must have a cohesive treatment that identifies all of the stories as being a part of the same occupant establishment.

(9)

Office buildings and hotels may have wall signage on an upper story as provided in section 505-130 (special signage regulations for certain locations and uses). All other buildings which have upper level commercial or retail uses shall submit a sign program in which all signs can be accommodated at the ground floor entrance.

(N)

Window signs.

(1)

Window signs are allowed only on the ground story of nonresidential establishments.

(2)

Permanent window signs shall be comprised of individual letters, logos and graphics professionally applied to the window.

(3)

Pre-fabricated signs shall not be affixed to the outside surface of a window.

(4)

Signs of non-permanent construction and installation shall not comprise more than one-half (½) the permissible window sign area for a building frontage, except as may be authorized in section 505-160 on a specified temporary basis.

(5)

Illuminated window signs are subject to the following restrictions:

(a)

Illuminated signs are allowed only within shopfront windows adjacent to a public entrance of retail, dining and entertainment uses.

(b)

Two (2) illuminated window signs are allowed for each establishment building frontage that has a public entrance.

(c)

The total area of illuminated signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet per frontage for the establishment and must be located within the bottom half of the window.

(d)

Illuminated signs and all prefabricated signs must be affixed to or behind the inside surface of the window.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2015-009, § 9, 4-28-15; Ord. No. 2022-020, § 2, 5-24-22; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24; Ord. No. 2025-012, § 2, 6-10-25)

Any sign not specifically permitted, exempted, or authorized by this article is prohibited. It shall be unlawful to erect, cause to be erected, maintain or cause to be maintained any sign described as follows:

(A)

Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or is a detriment to traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, content, coloring, or method of illumination. This shall include signs that are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or impair the vision of any motorist, cyclist, or pedestrian using or entering a public way.

(B)

Any sign that obstructs the vision between pedestrians and vehicles using the public rights-of-way, including but not restricted to, those not meeting visibility requirements of this code.

(C)

Words and symbols associated with traffic control so as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic, such as, but not limited to, "stop," "look," "caution," "danger," or "slow." Signs that resemble any official sign or marker erected by any governmental agency, which sign by reason of its position, shape or color, would conflict with the proper functioning of any traffic sign or signal, or are of a size, a location, have movement or have color or illumination that may be reasonably confused with or construed as, or conceal, a traffic control device.

(D)

Signs, within ten (10) feet of public right-of-way or one hundred (100) feet of traffic control lights, which contain yellow, red or green lights that might be confused with traffic control lights.

(E)

Signs that contain any lighting or control mechanism that cause unreasonable interference with radio, television or other communication signals.

(F)

Bare bulbs in excess of eleven (11) watts.

(G)

Signs that are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or nuisance to occupants of any property.

(H)

Snipe signs.

(I)

Signs placed on any public or private property in such a manner that the same may be blown, carried by water or otherwise scattered by the elements, or so as to constitute litter.

(J)

Vehicle signs as defined by this article.

(K)

Signs that are in violation of the building code or electrical code adopted by the city.

(L)

Signs with visible moving, revolving, or rotating parts or visible mechanical movement of any description, or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic, or mechanical means, including but not limited to signs using lights or illuminations that flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, or vary in intensity or color, are intermittent, create display video, scrolling, or sequencing or any other type of movement, or message or sign face change. This shall not be construed to prohibit a changeable-copy sign.

(M)

Signs with the optical illusion of movement or change by means of a design that presents a pattern capable of giving the illusion of motion, including signs with features that are capable of movement or presentation of a change of message by such means, whether or not actual movement is present. However, this shall not be construed to prohibit a changeable-copy sign.

(N)

Wind signs.

(O)

Signs that incorporate projected images, emit any sound that is intended to attract attention, or involve the use of live animals.

(P)

Signs that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter such as smoke or steam.

(Q)

Signs or sign structures that interfere in any way with free use of any fire escape, emergency exit, or standpipe; made of combustible materials that are attached to or in proximity to fire escapes or firefighting equipment; or that obstruct any window to such an extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required by any provision of any city-adopted life safety or building code, or other ordinance of the city.

(R)

Signs that are painted, pasted, or printed on any curbstone, flagstone, pavement, or any portion of any sidewalk or street.

(S)

Off-premises signs erected along any portion of the interstate or federal-aid primary highway systems within the meaning of F.S. §§ 479.01(5), (7), (9), (12) and (14), 479.15(2), and 479.24(1), shall be subject to removal, as provided pursuant to F.S. Ch. 479, as these sections may be amended from time to time.

(T)

Roof signs.

(U)

Signs placed on public right-of-way and other public property.

(V)

Reserved.

(W)

Permanent signs having fluorescent colors.

(X)

Signs erected within any navigable waterway within the city, located beyond any established bulkhead line.

(Y)

All signs that are not specifically allowed or exempted by this article or fail to conform to the number, size, location and other requirements of this article.

(Z)

All pole signs and projecting pole signs that are not specifically authorized for shopping centers, hotels, office complexes and industrial complexes within one thousand (1,000) feet of I-95 or I-595 in accordance with section 505-130 and the Hotel Overlay District regulations of section 315-50.

(AA)

Walking signs.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2021-008, § 2, 1-26-21; Ord. No. 2022-020, § 2, 5-24-22; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24; Ord. No. 2025-012, § 2, 6-10-25)

(A)

Applicability. This section regulates the erection and display of all signs within the residential zoning districts and residential portions of planned developments. Signs on undeveloped lots are limited to temporary signs

(B)

Signs allowed on a lot occupied by a principal building.

(1)

Noncommercial signs. Up to three (3) noncommercial signs are allowed subject to subsection 505-40(H), not to exceed a combined area of four (4) square feet. The sign(s) may be placed within a ground floor window, on a fence, or may be freestanding. No sign shall exceed four (4) feet in height nor be illuminated.

(2)

Flags, subject to section 505-150.

(3)

Temporary signs, subject to section 505-160.

(C)

Directory signs. One (1) directory sign is allowed for each public entrance to a multiple-story, lobby access building, subject to subsection 505-40(E).

(D)

Additional signs allowed for residential developments and nonresidential principal uses. The following additional signs are allowed within a residential development and lots occupied by a principal nonresidential use:

(1)

Monument or entrance feature identification signs. One (1) monument sign with two (2) sign faces, or an entrance feature sign consisting of two (2) single-face signs per street entrance into the complex or community, not to exceed a height of eight (8) feet, a maximum sign area of thirty-six (36) square feet, and a maximum letter height of twenty-four (24) inches.

(2)

Building identification signs. In lieu of a monument or entry feature sign, nonresidential buildings, and multiple-family dwellings containing at least eight (8) dwelling units, are allowed one (1) wall, awning, or canopy identification sign w505-80ith a maximum area of ten (10) square feet, subject to the regulations in section 505-40: wall, awning, or canopy. Buildings with six (6) or more stories are permitted double the sign allowance and may utilize a gallery edge sign.

(3)

Directional signs, subject to subsection 505-40(D), not to exceed three (3) square feet per sign. Shall not exceed five (5) feet in height if freestanding.

(4)

Incidental information signs, subject to subsection 505-40(H), not to exceed three (3) square feet in area per sign. If freestanding, the sign shall not exceed five (5) feet in height. Illumination is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, adopted May 14, 2024, repealed § 505-70, which pertained to signage regulations for townhouse and multi-family dwellings, and community facilities and derived from Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2013-004, § 9, 6-25-13.

(A)

Applicability.

(1)

Nonresidential and mixed residential/nonresidential uses within the RO District may erect and display only the signs allowed in this section. Signage for lots occupied only by a residential use are subject to section 505-60. Only temporary signs are allowed on undeveloped lots.

(B)

Directional signs. Shall not to exceed three (3) square feet in area per sign, subject to subsection 505-40(D). Shall not exceed three (3) feet in height if freestanding.

(C)

Flags, subject to section 505-150.

(D)

Monument signs.

(1)

One (1) sign is allowed along the street frontage with the highest future functional classification as shown in the comprehensive plan.

(2)

Maximum allowable signage area shall not exceed nine (9) square feet.

(3)

Maximum allowable height shall not exceed three (3) feet.

(E)

Incidental information signs. Three (3) signs are permitted per building, not to exceed one and one-half (1.5) square feet in area per sign, nor three (3) square feet in combined area. Shall not exceed three (3) feet in height if freestanding. This signage is permitted in lieu of, not in addition to, residential incidental information signage on the premises.

(F)

Noncommercial signs. Up to three (3) noncommercial signs are allowed subject to subsection 505-40(H), not to exceed a combined area of four (4) square feet. The sign(s) may be placed within a ground floor window, on a fence, or may be freestanding. No sign shall exceed four (4) feet in height.

(G)

Temporary signs, subject to section 505-160.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24)

(A)

Applicability.

(1)

This section regulates the erection and display of all signs within the mixed-use districts in the community redevelopment area (CRA).

(2)

Signage for residential uses including multiple-family portions of mixed-use buildings, are regulated under section 505-70(B).

(B)

Sign types allowed. For each district and street type, the following types of signs are allowed:

✓ = permitted

C = conditionally allowed (i.e. only for certain uses, locations or other qualifications pursuant to the regulations referenced in the left-hand column).

X = not permitted

(C)

Cumulative sign area allowance. Every establishment is subject to a maximum cumulative sign area for all building signs. This sign area can be increased, as indicated below, by participating in the signage incentive program set forth in section 505-210.

(D)

Building signage eligibility.

*Includes co-located businesses pursuant to subsection 505-30(D).

(E)

Noncommercial signs. One (1) noncommercial sign is allowed per development, subject to subsection 505-40(H) for each street frontage, not to exceed four (4) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height. The sign(s) may be placed within a ground floor window, supplemental to other window sign allowances, or may be freestanding.

(F)

Awning and canopy identification signs. Up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet of awning and canopy identification sign area is allowed for each building frontage, subject to the additional standards in subsection 505-40(B).

(G)

Changeable copy signs. Allowed only for retail motor fuel pumps where required by a preempting federal or state law, and for places of public assembly, subject to subsections 505-130(D) and (E), respectively.

(H)

Directional signs. Allowed subject to subsection 505-40(D), provided that the area for such signs located within an institutional campus such as a hospital, school or civic center may be up to six (6) square feet in area when used to indicate the direction of travel to multiple campus facilities (ex: Main office, student drop-off, cafeteria, etc.).

(I)

Directory signs. Directory wall signs and freestanding signs are allowed subject to subsection 505-40(E), and as follows:

(1)

One (1) freestanding directory sign is allowed for each five thousand (5,000) square feet of pedestrian-oriented open space, or fraction thereof, within shopping centers and mixed-use developments arranged around one or more pedestrian-oriented open spaces. Freestanding directional signs shall not exceed:

(a)

Six (6) feet in height;

(b)

Eighteen (18) square feet in area.

(2)

Wall-mounted directory signs are allowed adjacent to each entrance of a building that provides interior lobby access to multiple establishments. Such signs shall not exceed:

(a)

Six (6) feet height above grade;

(b)

Nine (9) square feet in area

(J)

Flags. Allowed subject to section 505-150.

(K)

Gallery edge identification signs. Allowed subject to subsection (W).

(L)

Incidental information signs. Permitted subject to subsection 505-40(H) and the following standards:

(1)

As window signs subject to subsection (W); and

(2)

On building walls adjacent to service entrances subject to paragraph (V)(5), and up to five (5) square feet of additional incidental information signage for each building facade that does not contain a service entrance; and

(3)

As freestanding signs, limited to four (4) signs multiplied by the number of principal buildings on the lot where the sign is erected, not to exceed three (3) square feet in area and five (5) feet in height each; and

(4)

The community development director may authorize additional signs if the applicant demonstrates that such signs are the minimum necessary to protect or enhance the public safety, welfare, or convenience.

(M)

Marquee signs. Allowed for places of public assembly subject to subsection 505-130(D).

(N)

Additional signs for drive-through facilities. Allowed subject to subsection 505-40(J).

(O)

Monument identification signs. Up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet of monument identification signage is allowed per street frontage, subject to section 505-40, up to a maximum height of eight (8) feet.

(P)

Private wayfinding signs. These signs are allowed only within a development four (4) acres or larger in area subject to the following standards:

(1)

A minimum of one (1) private wayfinding sign will be allowed adjacent to each interior drive aisle erected within a landscaped area. The city may approve additional signs provided that the applicant demonstrates that the additional signs will substantially facilitate wayfinding within the development.

(2)

Each sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height.

(3)

At least four (4) and not more than eight (8) establishment or destination names shall appear on each sign.

(Q)

Portable signs. The following signs are allowed in accordance with the following standards. Each sign requires a certificate of compliance pursuant to section 505-190.

(1)

Portable menu signs. In lieu of menu sign pursuant to paragraph (O)(2), a menu up to three (3) square feet in size may be located on a portable lectern or menu stand adjacent to the entrance of a restaurant that has city-approved outdoor seating, provided it does not obstruct a minimum clear pedestrian path of at least five (5) feet in width. The sign shall be moved indoors at the close of business each day. A portable menu sign is not allowed in combination with a sandwich sign.

(2)

Portable (A-frame) signs. Sandwich signs shall be displayed only as follows:

(a)

One (1) sign is allowed adjacent to the main public entrance.

(b)

Placement shall be on or adjacent to a sidewalk, but not within a public right-of-way, and not adjacent to an arterial road.

(c)

The sign shall not block pedestrian corridors or pathways, and shall maintain a minimum five-foot clear path.

(d)

Shall be constructed of wood, faux-wood, or metal.

(e)

Maximum six (6) square feet for each of the two (2) sides, not to exceed three (3) feet in height.

(f)

The sign shall be used to identify the service or product available on premises.

(g)

Allowed in lieu of a portable menu sign.

(h)

Shall be moved indoors at the close of business each day.

(3)

Portable umbrella signs. These signs are allowed accessory to city-approved outdoor restaurant seating, subject to the following restrictions:

(a)

The sign may be printed or applied to outdoor dining umbrellas.

(b)

The sign shall be used to identify the name of the business.

(c)

Maximum letter height is six (6) inches.

(d)

Business logo shall not exceed one (1) square foot.

(e)

Signage shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the overall umbrella area.

(R)

Projecting signs. Projecting identification signs and blade signs are authorized as follows:

(1)

Permissible only for buildings with no front yard parking.

(2)

Must be entirely located above the ground story and not higher than forty (40) feet above grade.

(3)

No part of the sign may project further than four and one-half (4.5) feet from the building wall.

(4)

May be used in combination with other building sign types.

(5)

A total maximum projecting sign area of one hundred (100) square feet.

(S)

Temporary signs. Allowed subject to section 505-160.

(T)

Under-canopy identification signs. These signs are required for any building with more than three (3) in-line establishments that are constructed to a build-to-line, and for all establishments within a development of ten (10) or more in-line establishments. Under-canopy signs are allowed for developments with fewer than three (3) in-line establishment as well. All under-canopy signs are subject to the following standards:

(1)

Maximum area of four (4) square feet when hanging from an overhead roof.

(2)

Maximum area of six (6) square feet when supported by a building wall.

(3)

Compliance with subsection 505-40(N).

(U)

Wall and gallery edge identification signs. Wall and gallery edge identification signs are subject to subsections 505-40(F) and 505-40(M), respectively, and the following standards:

(1)

Each building frontage is allowed one (1) square foot of sign area for each one (1) foot of building frontage length up to a maximum of two hundred fifty (250) square feet.

(2)

Letter height shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches for wall signs under seventy-five (75) square feet in area.

(3)

Gallery edge signs shall not exceed a vertical dimension of two and one-half (2.5) feet.

(4)

Hotels and office buildings may utilize wall identification signage on an upper story of the building, pursuant to subsection 505-130(E).

(5)

Each service entrance is allowed up to eight (8) square feet of total identification and directional signage on the wall immediately adjacent to the service entrance.

(V)

Window signs. Allowed subject to the following standards:

(1)

Signs shall not comprise more than twenty (20) percent of the total window area of an establishment's building frontage.

(2)

Temporary signage allowed in section 505-160 is not subject to this limitation.

(3)

Maximum allowed letter height is six (6) inches.

(4)

Subject to the additional standards in subsection 505-40(P).

(5)

Up to four (4) square feet of window sign area may be allocated for a display case attached to the building wall adjacent to an entrance. The display case shall not extend more than six (6) inches from the building wall.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2015-009, § 9, 4-28-15; Ord. No. 2021-008, § 2, 1-26-21; Ord. No. 2022-020, § 2, 5-24-22; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24; Ord. No. 2025-012, § 2, 6-10-25; Ord. No. 2025-016, § 14, 8-26-25)

(A)

Applicability. This section regulates the erection and display of all signs within business parks, provided that any business park within the Port Everglades Development District (PEDD) are subject to the sign regulations in subsection 320-50(g) to the extent of conflict with this article.

(B)

Reserved.

(C)

Noncommercial signs. One (1) noncommercial sign is allowed per development, subject to subsection 505-40(H) for each street frontage, not to exceed four (4) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height. The sign(s) may be placed within a ground floor window, supplemental to other window sign allowances, or may be freestanding.

(D)

Awning or canopy identification signs. Up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet of awning and canopy identification sign area is allowed for each building frontage, subject to the additional standards in subsection 505-40(B).

(E)

Directional signs. Allowed subject to subsection 505-40(D).

(F)

Directory signs. Allowed subject to the following standards:

(1)

One (1) freestanding directory sign is allowed per driveway entrance into a business park comprised of three (3) or more buildings. Business parks arranged around one or more pedestrian-oriented open spaces are allowed one (1) additional sign per such open space.

(2)

One (1) wall-mounted directory sign is allowed per building entrance that provides access to multiple establishments.

(3)

Directory signs are subject to subsection 505-40(E).

(G)

Flags, subject to section 505-150.

(H)

Incidental information signs, are permitted as follows:

(1)

As window signs subject to subsection (O).

(2)

On building walls adjacent to service entrances subject to paragraph (O)(6) of this section, and up to five (5) square feet of additional incidental information signage per building facade.

(3)

As freestanding signs, limited to four (4) signs per building on the lot where the sign is erected, not to exceed three (3) square feet in area and five (5) feet in height each. The community development director may authorize additional signs if the applicant demonstrates that such signs are the minimum necessary to protect or enhance the public safety, welfare, or convenience.

(I)

Monument and entrance feature identification signs. Up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet of monument identification or entrance feature signage is allowed per street frontage of a business park, with a maximum height of eight (8) feet subject to subsections 505-40(K), and (F), respectively.

(J)

Private wayfinding signs. These signs are allowed within developments of at least four (4) acres in land area having at least two (2) establishments. Signs shall comply with the following standards:

(1)

One (1) private wayfinding sign is allowed adjacent to each interior drive aisle erected within a landscaped area. The city may approve additional signs provided that the applicant demonstrates that the additional signs would substantially facilitate wayfinding within the development.

(2)

Each sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area and five (5) feet in height.

(3)

At least four (4) and not more than eight (8) occupant or destination names shall appear on each sign.

(K)

Temporary signs. Allowed subject to section 505-160.

(L)

Under-canopy identification signs. Allowed subject to the following standards:

(1)

Maximum area of four (4) square feet when hanging from an overhead roof.

(2)

Maximum area of six (6) square feet when supported by a building wall.

(3)

Compliance with subsection 505-40(N).

(M)

Wall signs for business park or building identification are allowed subject to subsection 505-40(O), and as follows:

(1)

One (1) business park identification wall sign is allowed along each street-facing facade, not to exceed one (1) square foot for each one (1) foot of building frontage length, up to a maximum of two hundred fifty (250) square feet, in lieu of each monument or entrance feature sign allowed in subsection (I).

(2)

A multiple-story lobby access building is allowed one (1) building identification sign on any building frontage that does not have business park identification signage, not to exceed one (1) square foot of sign area for each one (1) foot of building frontage length, up to a maximum of two hundred fifty (250) square feet. On any street-facing facade, a building identification sign is allowed only in lieu of a monument or entrance feature sign.

(3)

Wall signs shall consist of reverse channel letters, or opaque-faced channel letters illuminated with external flood lighting, and shall be made primarily of wood, metal, or other materials simulating wood or metal.

(4)

The maximum vertical dimension of individual letters shall not exceed two (2) feet.

(N)

Wall identification signs for individual establishment identification are allowed subject to the regulations in subsection 505-40(O) and as follows:

(1)

Each in-line establishment in an office park is allowed one (1) square foot of wall signage per one (1) foot of building frontage length, up to a maximum area of two hundred fifty (250) square feet for each building frontage.

(2)

Each in-line establishment in an industrial park is allowed one (1) square foot of wall signage per one (1) foot of building frontage length, up to a maximum area of two hundred fifty (250) square feet for each building frontage.

(3)

Establishments with exterior frontage but without a direct and independent entrance from outdoors, and which are located adjacent to a building entrance, are allowed one (1) wall sign with a maximum area of one (1) square feet for each three (3) feet or fraction thereof of establishment frontage, not to exceed a total of fifty (50) square feet.

(4)

Wall signs shall consist of individual letters, or uniform plaques or panels for each office, made primarily of wood, metal or other materials simulating wood or metal. Awning signage is allowed in lieu of wall signs pursuant to subsection (E).

(5)

Illumination shall be by means of external flood lighting or internal illumination in the form of reverse channel opaque-faced individual letters or die cut copy in opaque plaques or panels.

(6)

Each rear or side service entrance is allowed up to eight (8) square feet of identification and directional and incidental information signage on the wall immediately adjacent to the entrance.

(O)

Window signs are allowed subject to subsection 505-40(P) and as follows:

(1)

Signs shall not comprise more than twenty (20) per cent of the total window area of an establishment's building frontage. Temporary signage allowed in section 505-160 is not subject to this limitation.

(2)

Maximum allowed letter height is six (6) inches.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2015-009, § 9, 4-28-15; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24)

(A)

Applicability. This section regulates the erection and display of all signs within shopping centers and for large retail establishments, as defined in section 725-30. Signs shall be erected and displayed only as provided in this section. Large retail establishments within a shopping center are subject to the freestanding identification sign limitations for the entire shopping center development, and are not entitled to additional monument identification signage.

(B)

Reserved.

(C)

Noncommercial signs. One (1) noncommercial sign is allowed per development, subject to subsection 505-40(H) for each street frontage, not to exceed four (4) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height. The sign(s) may be placed within a ground floor window, supplemental to other window sign allowances, or may be freestanding.

(D)

Awning and canopy identification signs. Up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet of awning and canopy identification sign area is authorized on each building frontage subject to the additional standards in subsection 505-40(B).

(E)

Changeable copy signs. Allowed only for retail motor fuel pumps when required by federal or state preemption, and places of public assembly, subject to subsections 505-130(C) and (D), respectively.

(F)

Directional signs. Allowed subject to subsection 505-40(E).

(G)

Directory signs. Shopping centers arranged around one (1) or more pedestrian-oriented open spaces are allowed one (1) freestanding or wall-mounted directory sign for each five thousand (5,000) square feet of such open space, or fraction thereof. Directory signs are subject to the standards of subsection 505-40(E), and the following:

(1)

Freestanding directional signs shall not exceed:

(a)

Six (6) feet in height; and

(b)

Eighteen (18) square feet in area.

(2)

Wall-mounted directory signs shall not exceed:

(a)

Six (6) feet height above grade; and

(b)

Nine (9) square feet in area.

(H)

Flags. Allowed subject to section 505-150.

(I)

Gallery edge identification signs. See subsection (R).

(J)

Incidental information signs. Permitted subject to subsection 505-40(H), and as follows:

(1)

As window signs subject to subsection (R); and

(2)

On building walls adjacent to service entrances subject to subsection (R)(4) of this section, and up to five (5) square feet of additional incidental information signage for each building façade that does not contain a service entrance;

(3)

As freestanding signs, limited to four (4) signs per building on the lot where the sign is erected, not to exceed three (3) square feet in area and five (5) feet in height each;

(4)

The community development director may authorize additional signs if the applicant demonstrates that such signs are the minimum necessary to protect or enhance the public safety, welfare, or convenience.

(K)

Marquee signs. Allowed subject to subsection 505-130(D) for places of public assembly.

(L)

Additional signs for drive-through facilities. Allowed subject to subsection 505-40(H).

(M)

Monument and entrance feature identification signs. Shopping centers and each stand-alone large-retail establishment not part of a shopping center may have up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet of monument or entrance feature identification signage per street frontage allowed with maximum (8) feet of height subject to the standards in subsection 505-40(F) for entrance feature signs and subsection 505-40(K) for monument signs.

(N)

Private wayfinding signs. These signs are allowed within developments of at least four (4) acres in land area. Signs shall comply with the following standards:

(1)

One (1) private wayfinding sign is allowed adjacent to each interior drive aisle erected within a landscaped area. The city may approve additional signs provided that the applicant demonstrates that the additional signs will substantially facilitate wayfinding within the development.

(2)

Each sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height.

(3)

Not more than eight (8) occupant or destination names shall appear on each sign.

(O)

Projecting signs above the ground story. Projecting identification signs and blade signs are authorized as follows:

(1)

Permissible only for buildings with no front yard parking.

(2)

Must be entirely located above the ground story and not higher than forty (40) feet above grade.

(3)

No part of the sign may project further than four and one-half (4.5) feet from the building wall.

(4)

May be used in combination with other building sign types.

(5)

A total maximum projecting sign area of one hundred (100) square feet.

(P)

Temporary signs. Allowed subject to section 505-160.

(Q)

Under-canopy identification signs. Required within a development of ten (10) or more in-line retail establishments to facilitate pedestrian wayfinding. Developments with fewer than ten (10) in-line establishments may also utilize under-canopy identification signs. All signs are subject to the following standards:

(1)

Maximum area of four (4) square feet when hanging from an overhead roof.

(2)

Maximum area of six (6) square feet when supported by a building wall.

(3)

Compliance with subsection 505-40(N).

(R)

Wall and gallery edge identification signs for individual establishments. Wall and gallery edge identification signs are allowed subject to subsections 505-40(O) and 505-40(G), respectively and as follows:

(1)

Gallery edge signs are allowed for individual retail establishments, subject to the standards for wall signs, below, except as otherwise provided.

(2)

Each building frontage is allowed one (1) square foot of sign area for each one (1) foot of building frontage length, up to two hundred fifty (250) square feet.

(3)

Reserved.

(4)

The maximum allowed vertical dimension of a gallery edge sign is two and one-half (2.5) feet.

(5)

Letter height for signs under seventy-five (75) square feet shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches.

(6)

Each rear or side service entrance is allowed up to eight (8) square feet of total identification, directional and incidental information signage on the wall immediately adjacent to the entrance.

(S)

Window signs. Allowed subject to the following standards:

(1)

Signs shall not comprise more than twenty (20) percent of the total window area of an establishment's building frontage. Temporary signage allowed in section 505-160 is not subject to this limitation.

(2)

Maximum allowed letter height is six (6) inches.

(3)

Subject to the additional standards in subsection 505-40(P).

(4)

Up to four (4) square feet of window sign area may be allocated for a display case attached to the building wall adjacent to an entrance. The display case shall not extend more than six (6) inches from the building wall.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2015-009, § 9, 4-28-15; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24; Ord. No. 2025-012, § 2, 6-10-25)

(A)

Applicability.

(1)

This section regulates the erection and display of signs for hotels, developments of up to two (2) commercial or industrial establishments, and institutional developments within a commercial or industrial zoning district.

(2)

This section does not apply to large retail establishments.

(3)

Signage for uses within the Port Everglades Development District (PEDD) is subject to the district regulations in subsection 320-50(G) to the extent of conflict with this article.

(4)

The signage standards in section 315-50 for hotel overlay districts shall take precedence to the extent of conflict with this article.

(B)

Noncommercial signs. One (1) noncommercial sign is allowed per development, subject to subsection 505-40(H) for each street frontage, not to exceed four (4) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height. The sign(s) may be placed within a ground floor window, supplemental to other window sign allowances, or may be freestanding.

(C)

Awning and canopy identification signs. Up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet of awning and canopy identification sign area is allowed for each building frontage, subject to the additional standards in subsection 505-40(B).

(D)

Changeable copy signs. Allowed only for retail motor fuel pumps when required by preempting federal or state law, subject to subsection 505-130(C), and for places of public assembly, subject to subsection 505-130(D).

(E)

Directional signs. Allowed subject to subsection 505-40(D). Shall not to exceed three (3) square feet in area per sign, and three (3) feet in height if freestanding.

(F)

Flags. Allowed subject to section 505-150.

(G)

Gallery edge identification signs. See subsection (O).

(H)

Incidental information signs. Permitted subject to subsection 505-40(H), and as follows:

(1)

As window signs subject to subsection (P).

(2)

On building walls adjacent to service entrances subject to paragraph (O)(5) of this section, and up to five (5) square feet of additional incidental information signage per building facade that does not contain a service entrance.

(3)

As freestanding signs, limited to four (4) signs per building on the lot where the sign is erected, not to exceed three (3) square feet in area and five (5) feet in height each. The community development director may authorize additional signs if the applicant demonstrates that such signs are the minimum necessary to protect or enhance the public safety, welfare, or convenience.

(I)

Marquee signs. Allowed for places of assembly subject to subsection 505-130(D).

(J)

Additional signs for drive-through facilities. Allowed subject to subsection 505-40(H), and as follows.

(K)

Monument and entrance feature identification signs. Up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet of monument identification signage is allowed per street frontage, up to a maximum height of eight (8) feet. All monument signs are subject to subsection 505-40(K), and entrance feature signs are subject to subsection 505-40(F).

(L)

Temporary signs. Allowed subject to section 505-160.

(M)

Wall and gallery edge identification signs. Wall and gallery edge identification signs are allowed as follows:

(1)

Wall signs are subject to subsection 505-40(O). Gallery edge signs are subject to subsection 505-40(G).

(2)

Each building frontage is allowed one (1) square foot of sign area for each one (1) foot of frontage length, up to two hundred fifty (250) square feet.

(3)

Hotels and office buildings may utilize wall identification signage on an upper story of the building, pursuant to subsection 505-130(E).

(4)

The maximum allowed vertical dimension of a gallery edge sign is two and one-half (2.5) feet.

(5)

Maximum wall sign letter height is twenty-four (24) inches for signs under seventy-five (75) square feet of area.

(6)

In-line establishments with a rear or side service entrance are allowed up to eight (8) square feet of identification and directional signage, provided that no other building signage is utilized on the same building frontage of the establishment.

(N)

Window signs. Allowed subject to subsection 505-40(P), and as follows:

(1)

Signs shall not comprise more than twenty (20) percent of the total window area of an establishment's building frontage. Temporary signage allowed in section 505-160 is not subject to this limitation.

(2)

Maximum allowed letter height is six (6) inches.

(3)

Up to four (4) square feet of window sign area may be allocated for a display case attached to the building wall adjacent to an entrance. The display case shall not extend more than six (6) inches from the building wall.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24)

(A)

Applicability. This section specifies signage regulations by type of use or location and supersedes all conflicting requirements of this article.

(B)

Nonresidential development within one thousand (1,000) feet of I-95 or I-595. [Cross-reference section 315-50, "Hotel overlay district", which shall prevail in case of conflict.]

(1)

Purpose and intent. The intent of this subsection is to provide for alternative on-premises sign types for nonresidential developments of eighty thousand (80,000) or more square feet of fully enclosed area under roof, located within one thousand (1,000) feet of Interstate 95 or Interstate I-595. The additional sign types available to such developments ("qualifying developments") are provided in recognition of the unique configurations of parcels abutting Interstate 95 or Interstate I-595, which restrict the usage of attached or monument identification signage, and limit the visibility of allowed sign types from adjacent elevated interstate highways.

(2)

Pole signs. Notwithstanding any other provision in this code, qualifying developments are allowed to construct one (1) on-premises pole sign not exceed fifty (50) feet in height, or twenty-five (25) feet above the elevation of the abutting interstate highway, whichever is less.

(a)

Sign area shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet, provided that pole signs that existed on the date of adoption of this article, and that have been legally erected on premises described above, shall be allowed to remain if they are not unsafe structures as provided for in the building code. Such signs shall not be expanded, enlarged or remodeled. Ordinary repairs and routine maintenance may be conducted and sign faces may be changed.

(b)

Signs shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from a street line and a distance equal to the height of the sign from any interior lot line.

(c)

Digital display is allowed if in accordance with the following:

1.

The display shall be static. Depictions that give an appearance of movement (such as video, animation, text scrolling, fading, blinking, flashing, and racing) are prohibited.

2.

Audio and pyrotechnics are prohibited.

3.

A minimum interval of fifteen (15) seconds of display period per message is required.

4.

A change of message must be accomplished within one (1) second or less. No scrolling, fading, flashing, or other visual effects shall be allowed between messages.

5.

The display is required to have an automatic turn-off in case of malfunctions.

6.

A minimum spacing of four hundred (400) feet from the boundary of any property that is zoned to permit residential use is required.

7.

The display shall not exceed a maximum brightness of five thousand (5,000) nits during daylight and five hundred (500) nits at night, as measured with a meter aimed directly at the sign face at a distance of one hundred (100) feet from the display.

8.

The City of Dania Beach may require emergency messages to be displayed on a digital sign to provide public information concerning natural disasters, severe weather alerts, Amber Alerts, and other emergency situations.

(3)

Wall signs. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, wall signs shall be allowed up to three (3) square feet for each one (1) linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed three hundred (300) square feet.

(C)

Retail motor fuel pumps. The following additional regulations shall apply to retail motor fuel pumps and shall prevail in the event of conflict with other provisions of this article:

(1)

Monument identification signs that are compatible with the architectural design of the building are the only freestanding signs allowed. Only one (1) such sign is allowed and it can measure no more than eight (8) feet in height and one hundred fifty (150) square feet in area. In recognition of state and federal preemptions that require use of changeable copy, up to twenty-four (24) square feet of the monument sign may be changeable copy. Digital signage shall comply with the regulations in subsection (B)(2)(d) of this section.

(D)

Places of public assembly. Places of public assembly may have one (1) monument sign per arterial street frontage with up to twenty-four (24) square feet of changeable copy two (2) square feet per auditorium or assembly hall, not to exceed the maximum monument sign allowance for the district or use pursuant to this article. Unused changeable copy sign allowance on any ground sign may be utilized as wall signage, or as marquee signage. Digital signage shall comply with the regulations in subsection (B)(2)(d) of this section.

(E)

Multiple story nonresidential and mixed-use buildings. Multiple-story buildings that devote a minimum of either three (3) floors or fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area to nonresidential use, and which are not subject to subsection 505-130(B), may locate wall signage on upper stories to identify the building or anchor establishment as follows:

(1)

Wall signage allowed in sections 505-90 through 505-210 may be placed on any upper story.

(2)

For each full forty (40) feet above grade that the bottom of the sign is located, the allowed sign area and letter height shall increase by ten (10) percent. Two (2) upper story wall signs are allowed per building but must be on separate façade elevations of the building.

(3)

Wall signs of this nature will be allowed only on facades that do not face a lot located less than one hundred (100) feet away that is zoned for or developed with single-family or townhouse residential development.

(F)

Multi-modal transit facilities. Signs may be displayed on each multi-modal transportation facility in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)

A single identification sign, with no more than two (2) sign faces of not more than thirty (30) by thirty (30) inches in area per sign face. The sign faces shall be oriented towards users of the multi-modal transportation facility and not toward the motorized vehicle traffic.

(2)

Up to two (2) additional single-faced, directional or other noncommercial signs of up to four (4) square feet in area per sign and five (5) additional single-faced directional or other noncommercial signs of up to one (1) square foot in area per sign, may be attached to the multi-modal transportation facility.

(3)

Reserved.

(4)

The signs allowed by this subsection shall not be illuminated and shall not include any flashing, moving, digital, video display or electronic changeable copy features.

(G)

Design District Overlay. The following additional sign allowances apply to properties located within the Design District Overlay, as adopted by the city commission pursuant to section 316-10, and shall prevail in the event of conflict with other provisions of this article. It is the intent of the city commission that a district identification signage program shall be created to recognize, encourage and enhance the congregation of design-focused industry in the City of Dania Beach.

(1)

District identification banner signs. District identification banner signs are allowed throughout the Design District Overlay. District identification banner signs shall be allowed on private property, and may be allowed on public property provided that the required governmental approvals are obtained. Such signage shall meet the following criteria:

(a)

Placement of a district identification banner sign shall require a building permit that must be reviewed by the community development director or his/her designee, and the CRA director.

(b)

All district identification banner signs shall include the name "Dania Beach" and shall display only the uniform design approved by the CRA director and community development director, as such design may be amended from time to time. The CRA director and community development director may impose additional conditions upon the posting and duration of use of district identification banner signs.

(c)

The maximum sign area of district identification banner signs shall be limited to 30″ by 72″. The city commission may approve a larger district identification banner sign, if it determines that the additional sign area is necessary to legibly identify all relevant information on the district identification sign at the subject location. Such request shall require submittal of a general development application and associated fees and shall be reviewed and processed by the community development director or designee, prior to consideration by the city commission.

(H)

PMUD and PMUD-SL. Any specific signage regulations established by the approved Development Design Guidelines (DDG) for properties zoned PMUD or PMUD-SL supersede all conflicting requirements in the standards of this article pertaining to the number, height, area, dimensions, placement, and design of signs.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2013-004, § 9, 6-25-13; Ord. No. 2015-009, § 9, 4-28-15; Ord. No. 2015-022, § 8, 10-13-15; Ord. No. 2019-015, § 8, 10-7-19; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2025-012, § 2, adopted June 10, 2025, repealed § 505-140, which pertained to signs exempt from certificate of compliance requirement and derived from Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), adopted May 8, 2012.

(A)

Flagpoles and flags shall be allowed in all districts subject to all applicable provisions of the code. Flagpoles in any residential district shall not exceed a maximum height of twenty (20) feet above grade. In all other zoning districts, the maximum height of a flagpole shall be the maximum structure height for the district in which the flagpole is located or forty (40) feet, whichever is less.

(B)

Flagpoles shall not be placed on top of buildings or ancillary structures such as (but not limited to) light poles. Flags shall not be draped or folded over the sides of buildings, nor shall they be tied to the exterior of any building or window.

(C)

The maximum dimensions of any flag shall be proportional to the flagpole height. The hoist side of the flag shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the vertical height of the pole. In addition, flags are subject to the following dimensional limitations:

Maximum Flag Size by Pole Height

(D)

Other than single-family residential lots which shall be allowed one (1) flagpole per lot, each lot shall be allowed a maximum of three (3) flagpoles. A maximum of two (2) flags shall be allowed per flagpole. References to the number of flags and flagpoles and flag dimensions refer to both vertical flagpoles and mast-arm flagpoles (for example, staffs extending at an angle from a building). On United States and Florida holidays, there shall be no maximum flag size or number or other limitations on manner of display. This section shall not prevent marinas or boat docking facilities holding valid business tax receipts from displaying additional flags for navigation purposes as necessary.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24)

(A)

Applicability. Temporary signs shall comply with the provisions in this section.

(B)

Requirements applicable to all temporary signs.

(1)

Approval of temporary signs. Temporary signs shall not require city review or permitting unless the building code requires issuance of a building permit before the sign can be erected, in which case the sign shall be approved in accordance with the permitting procedures provided in section 505-190 (signage review, approval process and fees) specifically exempted in this section.

(2)

Removal required. The maximum cumulative duration for display of all temporary signs on a premises shall be sixty (60) days within any consecutive period of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days unless otherwise provided in this section.

(3)

Responsibility for hazards; responsibility for removal of signs. It is the joint and several responsibility of anyone who has installed a temporary sign, as well as the occupant and property owner to remove all such signs upon the issuance of a hurricane watch for the city by the National Hurricane Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service. Failure to remove such signs, which pose a hazard in hurricane conditions, within twenty-four (24) hours of the issuance of the hurricane watch is a violation of this code.

(4)

Illumination. Illumination of temporary signs is prohibited unless otherwise provided in this section.

(5)

Location. Temporary, single-face signs may be affixed directly, and parallel, to the surface of a building wall, the interior face of a window, a fence, or other structure. Single- or double-faced signs may also be freestanding. Freestanding signs shall be set back at least five (5) feet from all property lines and rights-of-way.

(E)

Real estate signs. The following real estate signs are authorized during such time that a property or portion thereof is for sale, rent or lease:

(1)

Reserved.

(2)

Maximum number: One (1) sign for each street frontage and waterway frontage of a property. One (1) additional sign is authorized only during times that a building on the property is actively open for inspection.

(3)

Maximum height: Six (6) feet.

(4)

Maximum sign area for freestanding signs:

(a)

E-1, RS, RD, NBHD-RES, and RO districts: Four (4) square feet with up to three (3) suspended strip signs of not more than one and one-quarter (1.25) square feet each, and an additional three (3) square feet when a building on the property is actively open for inspection.

(b)

All other districts: Twenty-four (24) square feet.

(5)

Maximum sign area for signs that are not freestanding: Three (3) square feet.

(6)

Time period and duration: Must be removed within seven (7) days of the sale or lease of the property or portion thereof.

(E)

Signs for properties with an active building permit. The following signage is authorized during the time that a building permit has been issued and remains active and unexpired:

(1)

Maximum number: One (1) sign per street frontage.

(2)

Maximum height: Four (4) feet in the E-1, RS, RD NBHD-RES and RO districts, and eight (8) feet in all other districts.

(3)

Maximum signage area: A total of six (6) square feet per street frontage in the E-1, RS, RD, NBHD-RES, and RO districts and twenty-four (24) square feet per sign in all other districts.

(4)

Time period and duration:

(a)

Beginning with the city's issuance of building permit for the development to which the sign pertains.

(b)

Terminating within five (5) days after the date a final certificate of occupancy, is issued unless the building permit expires first, in which case the signage shall be removed upon expiration of the building permit.

(F)

Noncommercial signs. Temporary signs are being regulated equally, ensuring the same setback, height, and other regulations for temporary signs. The terms "temporary business, real estate, construction, and election/free speech signs" are by way of example and are not meant to be utilized to improperly distinguish content. This section should be constructed consistent with Reed v. Gown of Gilbert, Arizona, 135 S. Ct. 2218 (2015).Temporary noncommercial signs are authorized as follows:

(1)

On a property that contains only residential buildings, regardless of zoning district, or on a vacant property that is located in a residential zoning district, one (1) noncommercial temporary sign with a maximum of three (3) square feet in area and four (4) feet in height is authorized for each street frontage, except as provided in paragraph (4), below.

(2)

On a property that is both within a residential zoning district and contains a nonresidential building or principal use, one (1) noncommercial temporary sign up to twenty-four (24) square feet in area and eight (8) feet in height is authorized for each street frontage.

(3)

On all other properties, one (1) noncommercial temporary sign up to twenty-four (24) square feet in area and eight (8) feet in height is authorized for each street frontage.

(4)

Supplemental to the noncommercial sign allowances in this subsection, during each period that is ninety (90) days prior to an election day, as such term is defined in F.S. § 97.021:

(a)

The display of a noncommercial temporary sign shall not be counted for purposes of the durational limitation set forth in subsection (B)(2) of this section, which otherwise limits the display of a noncommercial temporary sign to no more than sixty (60) days in any consecutive 365-day period;

(b)

On a property that contains only residential buildings regardless of zoning district, or on a vacant property that is located in a residential zoning district, an additional five (5) square feet of noncommercial temporary sign area is authorized for each street frontage, without limitation as to the number of signs.

(c)

Temporary business signs may be erected and maintained for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, except that the city manager may approve an extension of time for the business to erect and maintain such signs beyond the thirty (30) days, after the manager finds that such extension is necessary to mitigate the impacts of public construction on visibility of, or access to, the business. Such extension beyond thirty (30) days shall terminate concurrent with the termination of the public construction.

(G)

Signs following issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy, up to two (2) banner signs may be affixed to each arterial frontage of any building with four (4) or more stories. The banners shall:

(1)

Not exceed one (1) percent of the building facade on each arterial building frontage;

(2)

Not cover any fenestrated surface;

(3)

Be flush-mounted to a flat building surface;

(4)

Not extend below the third story of a building;

(5)

Not be illuminated; and

(6)

Be removed within ninety (90) days of sign permit issuance.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2021-018, § 2, 8-24-21; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24; Ord. No. 2025-007, § 6, 4-8-25)

(A)

Signs that were lawfully erected and rendered nonconforming by Ordinance No. 2012-009 are allowed to remain and shall be properly maintained, subject to the following restrictions:

(1)

No such sign shall be enlarged, extended, relocated, moved, structurally altered, discontinued for a period exceeding ninety (90) consecutive days, replaced, nor reconstructed or repaired after substantial damage as defined in section 710-20, unless it is for the purpose of making the sign comply with this article. Any of the above actions for a purpose other than to comply with this article shall nullify the nonconforming status of the sign, and shall require full compliance with this article.

(2)

Once a sign is replaced or made to conform with this article, its nonconforming status shall be permanently lost.

(B)

Signs made nonconforming by previous ordinances. The following provisions from prior ordinances that replaced or amended the city's sign regulations are recited below for informational purposes:

(1)

Ordinance No. 25-98 declared the following types of signs to be nonconforming, and required their removal no later than five (5) years from the date of adoption of the ordinance:

(a)

All roof signs, except integral.

(b)

All pole signs, except those allowed in section 505-130 (special signage regulations by location or type of use) and section 315-50 (signage for hotel overlay district) or any pole sign determined by the community development director, based on a reasonable analysis of the available information, to have been built prior to annexation into the city, which is located within a county-owned right-of-way.

(2)

Any of the following types of signs that were rendered nonconforming as to size, height or both, or other requirements of Ordinance No. 25-98, were required by Ordinance No. 25-98 to conform to the requirements of the ordinance no later than five (5) years from the date of its adoption:

(a)

All wall signs.

(b)

All monument signs.

(3)

All sign types which were lawfully erected and rendered nonconforming by Ordinance No. 2003-44 were required to be removed or brought in to conformance with Ordinance No. 2003-44 no later than ninety (90) days from the date of its adoption.

(4)

Notwithstanding the provisions above, any pole sign determined by the community development director, based on a reasonable analysis of the available information, to have been built prior to annexation into the city and which is located within county-owned right-of-way, shall be declared to be nonconforming, and shall comply with the regulations set forth in article 710, nonconforming uses, structures and lots, except that no improvements shall be made to the sign.

(5)

Off-premises signs which are legal, presently in existence, used for outdoor advertising, and located along any portion of the "interstate highway system" or the "federal-aid primary highway system" as defined and regulated in F.S. ch. 479.

(C)

Removal of legally nonconforming signage. All signage which is nonconforming under this section, including cabinets, raceways, wiring, and all other sign components, shall be removed if no business, holding a current business tax receipt, has occupied the property or tenant space for a period of six (6) months or more. Upon removal of such signage, the structure to which the sign was attached shall be restored.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2013-004, § 9, 6-25-13; Ord. No. 2022-020, § 2, 5-24-22; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24)

(A)

A sign variance may be granted pursuant to the procedures and requirements of article 625, except that the criteria for granting variances in section 625-40 shall be replaced with the following criteria:

(1)

The variance request is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of this article, and is not contrary to the public interest, especially regarding the aesthetic impact on the surrounding area;

(2)

The variance is reasonably necessary for the sign to achieve the level of visibility and effectiveness typical for conforming signs within the same zoning district in the city and intended by this article; and

(3)

The request is the minimum necessary deviation from the requirements of this article to provide for reasonable and adequate sign visibility and effectiveness, with due consideration for the aesthetic of the sign and its scale relative to that of buildings and signs on the same and adjacent properties.

(B)

A sign variance shall not be granted to allow a type of sign that is prohibited in section 505-50 (prohibited signs).

(C)

An application for a sign variance shall be made with the community development department. Notice shall be as provided in section 610-20 (table of public notice requirements).

(D)

The provisions of the building code pertaining to unsafe structures shall apply to signs that were allowed through the sign variance process.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24)

(A)

Permit required. Prior to the erection, construction, alteration, relocation, painting of a painted sign, or repair of any sign, a building permit must first be obtained for such work, unless such sign is exempt from the requirement to obtain building permit pursuant to the building code.

(Ord. No. 2012-009, § 2(Exh. A), 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2015-009, § 9, 4-28-15; Ord. No. 2024-025, § 2, 5-14-24; Ord. No. 2025-012, § 2, 6-10-25)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2015-009, § 9, adopted April 28, 2015, repealed § 505-200, which pertained to master signage plans. See Code Comparative Table for complete derivation.

(A)

Incentives that apply exclusively to nonresidential and mixed-use development within the CRA mixed-use zoning districts.

(1)

The following types of signs are permitted only as an incentive for producing signage consistent with this section:

(a)

Monument signs and private wayfinding signs on parcels that satisfy the requirements of subsection 505-90(D).

(b)

Projecting signs above the ground story.

(c)

Signage on the incline surface of awnings.

(d)

Marquee signs.

(2)

Bonus building sign area.

(a)

Bonus of one (1.0) square foot of building signage per linear foot of building frontage on all streets in the CC district, and primary streets in the SFED- MU, EDBB-MU and GTWY-MU, GTWY-MU-II districts.

(b)

Bonus of one-half (.50) square foot of building signage per linear foot of building frontage on all other frontages in the SFED-MU, EDBB-MU and GTWY-MU districts, GTWY-MU-II, and in the NBHD-MU district.

(c)

The bonus building sign area may be used for:

1.

Increasing the allowable wall or gallery edge signage area (or combination thereof) by up to twenty-five (25) percent.

2.

Projecting signs above the second story.

3.

Awning signage on the incline surface.

4.

Marquee signs.

5.

Doubling the allowable window signage area.

(d)

In addition to the sign area bonuses, the city may allow flexibility as to the maximum number of colors and other design standards in section 505-40, subject to design review using the site plan approval process.

(Ord. No. 2025-016, § 14, 8-26-25)

(A)

Objectives of this article. The following standards are established for commercial development along principal arterials to ensure that such uses shall be compatible with other uses permitted in the same district and to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community.

(B)

[Purpose.] The purpose of the standards in this article is to promote design, which is architecturally compatible with the surrounding area and the design goals of the City of Dania Beach.

(C)

[Standards for development, redevelopment.] These standards are designed to promote development and redevelopment where the physical, visual and spatial characteristics are established and reinforced through the consistent use of compatible urban design elements. Such elements shall relate the design characteristics of an individual building or project to the other existing and planned structures in a harmonious manner, resulting in a coherent overall development pattern and streetscape.

(D)

[Intent.] The standards in this article are intended to discourage generic suburban development types that bear little relation to the historic development pattern of Dania Beach.

(E)

[Conservation of significant structures.] It is the purpose of this article to provide a process to ensure that historically and architecturally significant structures are conserved to the maximum extent feasible.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

(A)

This article shall apply to all commercially zoned properties that have frontage on any of the following roadways within the City of Dania Beach:

(1)

Griffin Road from the western city limits to the intersection with Federal Highway (U.S. 1);

(2)

Stirling Road from the western city limits to the intersection with Federal Highway (U.S. 1);

(3)

Sheridan Street along its north side from the intersection of Federal Highway (U.S. 1) to the eastern limits of the city;

(4)

Dania Beach Boulevard from the intersection with Federal Highway (U.S. 1) to the eastern limits of the city;

(5)

Federal Highway (U.S. 1) from its intersection with Griffin Road on the north to its intersection with Sheridan Street on the south;

(6)

Bryan Road from its intersection with Old Griffin Road on the north to its intersection with Stirling Road on the south; and

(7)

Anglers Avenue from the northern city limit at State Road 84 to its southern city limit on Stirling Road.

(B)

This article shall apply to all new commercial development with frontage on the roadways listed in subsection (A), including any modifications, additions, or renovations to building exteriors fronting on a listed arterial, or signage changes valued in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00) by the building division when calculating the valuation of the work for which the permit is sought.

(C)

The city commission may approve exceptions to this article as conditions to a site plan approval upon making the following findings:

(1)

There are circumstances peculiar to the site or the intended use that makes compliance with a particular requirement of this article impracticable; and

(2)

The applicant has offered significant enhancements to other pertinent aspects of the site that the city commission determines will offset any negative impact that an exception to these standards might otherwise create.

(D)

The community development director may waive the application of this article to development that does not require a site plan approval, upon finding that the requested development is so minimal that a waiver will not undermine the accomplishment of the objectives of this article.

(E)

Any design standards established pursuant to the approved Development Design Guidelines (DDG) for properties zoned planned mixed-use development district (PMUD) or Planned Small Lot Mixed-Use Development District (PMUD-SL) shall supersede the standards of article 510 Principal Arterial Commercial Design Standards.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10; Ord. No. 2015-022, § 8, 10-13-15; Ord. No. 2019-015, § 8, 10-7-19)

(A)

All structures on a site shall create a unified architectural theme.

(B)

All building façades shall be articulated through the use of a coherent and clear architectural design that incorporates rhythms in form and construction details. Buildings shall be designed to incorporate rhythms in form and construction details.

(C)

Buildings facing a public street or interior courtyard space shall be architecturally emphasized through entrance treatment, fenestration, and building details. Buildings with more than one (1) façade facing a public street shall provide treatment for each façade.

(D)

Roofs shall be pitched with generous overhangs. The roofing shall be incombustible material such as shingle, clay tile, cement tile, or metal.

(E)

Roof and exterior wall surfaces, with the exception of glass areas, shall be nonreflective. Opaque surfaces and reflective or mirrored type glazing at ground level visible from the sidewalk is prohibited.

(F)

The use of flat steel or metal panels for the exterior walls is prohibited.

(G)

The rear and sides of buildings shall be finished with material that in texture and color resembles the front of the building.

(H)

Glass windows and doors must make up at least thirty-five (35) percent of the primary elevation and fifteen (15) percent of the secondary elevation, except where additional fenestration is required in the CRA form-based zoning districts. On ground stories, the minimum required glass façade area shall be measured between a height of two and one-half (2.5) feet and eight (8) feet above the abutting grade. The windows shall not be covered or opaque. Display is permitted provided there is functional cross-vision between the inside and outside of the store. Display windows should be accented with awnings or other architectural features.

(I)

The coloration of all buildings shall be nature blending with a maximum of three (3) colors exclusive of roof. The use of "earth tone" or light pastel colors is encouraged. Semitransparent stains are recommended for application on natural wood finishes.

(J)

Canopies, if utilized, shall provide a minimum clearance of fourteen (14) feet in height for areas accommodating vehicles and a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet in height for non-vehicular areas, and shall be consistent with the main building design. The canopy columns shall be architecturally finished to match the building.

(K)

Work area or storage doors and open bays shall not open toward or otherwise be visible from any of the designated principal roads.

(L)

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, duct work, air compressors, other fixed operating machinery shall be either screened from view or located so that such items are not visible from the designated arterial, adjacent residential properties or intersecting streets.

(M)

No temporary structures shall be permitted, except those allowed in article 675, "Temporary Uses" and associated signage. Office-type mobile units when used as temporary facilities shall be screened from view from the designated arterial and equipped with rigid skirting on all sides. Any towing gear shall be removed, and if not removable, shall be screened from the designated arterial.

(N)

A minimum distance of eight (8) feet shall be maintained between the front of any building, including any walkway immediately adjacent thereto, and the parking area. This space is to be reserved for landscaping, either existing or planned, and is required to have a minimum three-foot-wide strip for plant material. No such space is required at the sides or rear of the building unless there is an adjoining residential use. This requirement is not applicable within the CRA form-based zoning districts.

(O)

Windows and doors visible from any listed arterial street shall not be obstructed by security bars or similar devices.

(P)

Windows and doors visible from any listed arterial street shall not be obstructed by storm or security shutters or panels, except as provided in chapter 8, section 8-186 of the Code of Ordinances (Storm shutter placement).

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10; Ord. No. 2015-009, § 10, 4-28-15; Ord. No. 2016-021, § 7, 10-10-16)

(A)

Commercial development must comply with article 275, "Landscaping Requirements", provided that the street tree requirements shall be altered to require palm clusters on the ends of landscape buffers. The palm clusters shall consist of three (3) palms with a minimum height of thirteen (13) feet.

(B)

The use of landscape accents, such as planters and window boxes, shall be incorporated into the overall landscape design of the building and the site.

(C)

Where hedges are utilized and adequate space exists, a tiered effect is required.

(D)

Landscaped areas shall be surrounded with a six-inch raised concrete curb. Grade within areas to be landscaped shall be raised to curb height.

(E)

Chain link, barbed wire and similar fencing along a designated arterial are prohibited. Where such fencing can be viewed from a designated arterial, landscaping, berming, or both shall be provided to minimize visibility from the designated arterial.

(F)

Perimeter walls, if utilized, shall be architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

(A)

The following standards are established for industrial development to ensure that such uses shall be compatible with other uses permitted in the same district and to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community.

(B)

The purpose of the standards in this article is to promote design which is architecturally compatible with the surrounding area and achieves the design goals of the City of Dania Beach.

(C)

These standards are designed to promote development and redevelopment where the physical, visual and spatial characteristics are established and reinforced through the consistent use of compatible urban design elements. Such elements shall relate the design characteristics of an individual building or project to the other existing and planned structures in a harmonious manner, resulting in a coherent overall development pattern and streetscape.

(D)

The standards in this article are intended to discourage generic industrial box development which do not further the design goals of the city.

(E)

It is the purpose of this article to provide a process to ensure that historically and architecturally significant structures are conserved to the maximum extent feasible.

(Ord. No. 2012-008, § 11, 5-8-12)

(A)

This article shall apply to all new construction on industrially zoned property and new industrial development including any modifications, additions, or renovations to building exteriors fronting on a listed arterial.

(B)

The city commission may approve exceptions to this article as conditions to a site plan approval upon making the following findings:

(1)

There are circumstances peculiar to the site or the intended use that makes compliance with a particular requirement of this article impracticable;

(2)

The applicant has offered significant enhancements to other pertinent aspects of the site that the city commission determines will offset any negative impact that an exception to these standards might otherwise create; and

(3)

The property does not front on a collector or arterial roadway.

(C)

The community development director may waive the application of this article to development that does not require a site plan approval, upon finding that the requested development is so minimal that a waiver will not undermine the accomplishment of the objectives of this article.

(D)

When this article is applied to construction activity that does not require site plan review, the community development director, or his designee, shall determine compliance with this article upon permit application review.

(E)

Any design standards for industrial development established pursuant to the approved Development Design Guidelines (DDG) for properties zoned planned mixed-use development district (PMUD) shall supersede the standards of article 511 Industrial Design Standards.

(Ord. No. 2012-008, § 11, 5-8-12; Ord. No. 2015-022, § 8, 10-13-15)

(A)

All structures on a site shall create a unified architectural theme.

(B)

Simple rectangular box structures shall be prohibited.

(C)

Large, blank, unarticulated walls shall be prohibited.

(D)

All buildings and building facades shall be articulated through the use of a coherent and clear architectural design that incorporates rhythms in form and construction details.

(E)

Buildings facing a public street or interior courtyard space shall be architecturally emphasized through entrance treatment, fenestration, and building details. Buildings with more than one facade facing a public street shall provide treatment for each facade.

(F)

Roof and exterior wall surfaces, with the exception of glass areas shall be nonreflective. Opaque surfaces and reflective or mirrored type glazing at ground level visible from the sidewalk is prohibited.

(G)

The use of flat steel or metal panels for the exterior walls is prohibited.

(H)

The rear and sides of buildings shall be finished with material that in texture and color resembles the front of the building.

(I)

Glass windows and doors must make up at least twenty-five (25) percent of the primary elevation and ten (10) percent of the secondary elevation. On ground stories, the minimum required glass façade area shall be measured between a height of two and one-half (2.5) feet and eight (8) feet above the abutting grade.

(J)

The coloration of all buildings shall be nature blending with a maximum of three (3) colors exclusive of roof. The use of "earth tone" or light pastel colors is encouraged. Semi-transparent stains are recommended for application on natural wood finishes.

(K)

Building trim and accent areas may feature contrasting building materials and different colors than the building field color, including use of primary colors, if compatible with the architectural design.

(L)

Buildings should have clearly defined public and employee entrances incorporating a combination of elements such as:

• Canopies or porticos.

• Overhangs.

• Recesses/projections.

• Arcades.

• Raised corniced parapets over the door.

• Peaked roof forms.

• Arches.

• Entrance framed by outdoor pedestrian features or enhanced landscaping.

• Architectural details such as tile work and moldings integrated into the building structure to frame the entryway.

• Integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas and/or sitting areas.

• Enhanced pedestrian surfaces.

(M)

Work area or storage doors and open bays shall not open toward or otherwise be visible from any of the designated principal roads.

(N)

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, duct work, air compressors, other fixed operating machinery shall be either screened from view or located so that such items are not visible from the designated arterial, adjacent residential properties or intersecting streets.

(O)

No temporary structures shall be permitted, except those allowed in article 675, "Temporary uses" and associated signage. Office-type mobile units when used as temporary facilities shall be screened from view from the designated arterial and equipped with rigid skirting on all sides. Any towing gear shall be removed, and if not removable, shall be screened from the designated arterial.

(P)

A minimum distance of eight (8) feet shall be maintained between the front of any building, including any walkway immediately adjacent thereto, and the parking area. This space is to be reserved for landscaping, either existing or planned, and is required to have a minimum three (3)-foot wide strip for plant material. No such space is required at the sides or rear of the building unless there is an adjoining residential use. This requirement is not applicable within the CRA form-based zoning districts.

(Q)

Windows and doors visible from any listed arterial street shall not be obstructed by security bars or similar devices.

(R)

Windows and doors visible from any listed arterial street shall not be obstructed by storm or security shutters or panels, except as provided in chapter 8, section 8-186 of the code of ordinances (storm shutter placement).

(Ord. No. 2012-008, § 11, 5-8-12)

(A)

Industrial development must comply with article 275, "Landscaping Requirements."

(B)

The use of landscape accents, such as planters and window boxes, shall be incorporated into the overall landscape design of the building and the site.

(C)

Where hedges are utilized and adequate space exists, a tiered effect is required.

(D)

Landscaped areas shall be surrounded with a six (6)-inch raised concrete curb. Grade within areas to be landscaped shall be raised to curb-height.

(E)

Chain link, barbed wire and similar fencing along a designated arterial are prohibited. Where such fencing can be viewed from a designated arterial, landscaping, berming, or both shall be provided to minimize visibility from the designated arterial.

(F)

Perimeter walls, if utilized, shall be architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

(Ord. No. 2012-008, § 11, 5-8-12)

(A)

The following standards are established for service stations to ensure that such uses shall be compatible with other uses permitted in the same district and to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community.

(B)

The purpose of the standards in this article is to promote design which is architecturally compatible with the surrounding area and the design goals of the City of Dania Beach.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

(A)

This article shall apply to all new service stations, and additions or renovations valued in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) according to the city building permit valuation for any work done on all above ground structures and fixtures as determined by the city. It shall further apply to all work valued in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for any work done on below ground equipment and infrastructure. These amounts represent the measured amounts within any twelve-month period.

(B)

Modifications from the requirements of this article can be approved by the city commission as a variance pursuant to article 625 or as a component of the approved Development Design Guidelines (DDG) for a PMUD or PMUD-SL.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10; Ord. No. 2015-022, § 8, 10-13-15; Ord. No. 2019-015, § 8, 10-7-19)

(A)

All structures on the site shall create a unified architectural theme.

(B)

Service station roofs shall be pitched with generous overhangs. The roofing shall be incombustible materials such as shingle, clay tile, cement tile, or metal.

(C)

Roof and exterior wall surfaces, with the exception of glass areas, shall be nonreflective. Any glass coating shall not reflect outward.

(D)

The use of flat steel or metal panels for the exterior walls of the service station shall be prohibited.

(E)

The rear and sides of buildings shall be finished with material that in texture and color resembles the front of the building.

(F)

Glass windows and doors must make up at least thirty-five (35) percent of the primary elevation and fifteen (15) percent of the secondary elevation. This calculation is excluding areas designated as service bays.

(G)

The coloration of all buildings shall be nature blending with a maximum of three (3) colors exclusive of roof. The use of "earth tone" or light pastel colors is encouraged. Semitransparent stains are recommended for application on natural wood finishes.

(H)

The canopy shall be restricted to a clearance of fourteen (14) feet in height and shall be consistent with the main building design. The canopy columns shall be architecturally finished to match the building.

(I)

Perimeter walls if utilized shall be architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

The service station must comply with article 275, Landscaping Requirements, as well as the following requirements:

(A)

Street tree requirements shall be altered to require palm clusters on the ends of landscape buffers parallel to the service pump canopy. The palm clusters shall consist of three (3) palms with a minimum height of thirteen (13) feet;

(B)

The use of landscape accents, such as planters and window boxes, shall be incorporated into the overall landscape design of the building and the site;

(C)

The pump service island shall contain planters on the ends equal to the width of the island;

(D)

Where hedges are utilized and adequate space exists, a tiered effect is required;

(E)

Landscaped areas shall be surrounded with a six-inch raised concrete curb. Grade within areas to be landscaped shall be raised to curb height.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

This article applies to the new construction of large retail establishments, as defined in section 725-30, within Dania Beach, which may include both "big box" stores and shopping centers, with the exception of such establishments located on property zoned planned mixed-use development district (PMUD) or Planned Small Lot Mixed-Use Development District (PMUD-SL) with approved Development Design Guidelines (DDG) containing alternative standards. These requirements shall be in addition to requirements of articles 510 and 525.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10; Ord. No. 2015-022, § 8, 10-13-15; Ord. No. 2019-015, § 8, 10-7-19)

The standards set forth in this article are intended to ensure that large retail establishments blend seamlessly into the adjacent community, as well as the urban fabric envisioned in the approved CRA redevelopment plan and implementing CRA form-based zoning districts. Specifically, it is intended that large retail establishments are designed with a pedestrian scale and orientation, in a manner that is compatible with adjacent uses and building forms, and that contributes to the visual stimulation of the streetscape.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

Within the CRA form-based zoning districts, large retail establishments shall be constructed to the build-to-line of all primary street block frontages.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

This section supplements sections 525-30 and 510-30 (Principal arterial design standards and CRA form-based design standards, respectively).

(A)

In all zoning districts, no portion of any façade shall exceed fifty (50) feet in length fronting a public street or surface parking area containing more than one hundred (100) parking spaces without architectural articulation pursuant to subsection (B) intended to break up the mass and monotony of the building and create visual interest.

(B)

The following are minimum required methods of building articulation that shall be combined in a complimentary and coordinated manner:

(1)

Façade projections and recesses corresponding to changes in roofline (or decorative "false" roof projections from the façade), and which may be coordinated with changes in wall color or materials;

(2)

Awnings, colonnades, overhangs, arches;

(3)

Architectural details such as tile work and moldings which are integrated into the building structure and design.

(C)

Other massing and façade articulation techniques such as the guidelines in section 525-30 should be employed.

(D)

Tree clusters may be used to obscure blank walls and reduce the perception of building mass, but are not a preferred method of articulation in the CRA form-based zoning districts.

(E)

The building shall vary in overall height on average at least every one hundred (100) feet of façade length.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

(A)

This section supplements sections 525-30 and 510-30 (Principal arterial design standards and CRA form-based design standards, respectively).

(B)

The presence of smaller retail stores breaks up large expanses of building wall, which creates variety and stimulates interest both visually and in the expanded actual or perceived range of the site's activities.

(C)

For this reason, the primary street frontages of large retail establishments should be lined with independent shops that have individual outside entrances. At a minimum, the façade should appear as if it is dividing into individual storefronts.

(D)

Within the CRA form-based zoning districts, large retail establishments may be lined with two-story residential liner buildings with external ground-story entrances if permitted on the given street. In all cases, large retail establishments shall comply with the following standards of subsection (E).

(E)

Within the CRA form-based zoning districts:

(1)

There shall be at least one (1) distinct retail shopfront with outside entrance for each seventy-five (75) feet of building length fronting designated primary streets. Such shopfronts shall be exclusive of entrances that lead directly into the large retail establishment;

(2)

The building frontage shall be designed as a shopfront, pursuant to section 311-20;

(3)

The interior of the shopfront ("shop") shall be fully partitioned and separated from the large retail establishment on at least two (2) sides from floor to ceiling, and shall have a minimum depth of thirty (30) feet measured perpendicular from the outside wall of the shopfront;

(4)

The shop may be owned and operated by the large retail establishment or may be leased or sold separate from the large retail establishment;

(5)

Each shop shall offer a specialized service or product. Examples include a restaurant, snack bar, photo shop, pharmacy, optical store, grocery store, and electronics store. Each may be a division of the large retail establishment, but shall be designed and shall function as an individual store complete with outside entrance and cashier;

(6)

Each shopfront may have its own signage as provided in article 505, "Sign Regulations";

(7)

Single-story buildings that do not have a full habitable second story and which exceed twenty (20) feet in height from floor to the lowest eave line of the roof shall be designed to look like a fully articulated minimum two-story building.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

(A)

Vertical parking solutions should be employed to avoid surface parking lots. Potential parking configurations can include subterranean, rooftop and structured parking. Within the CRA form-based zoning districts where on-street parking is permitted, it should be utilized to maximum advantage.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

The design guidelines shall apply to all new construction and additions, as well as modifications or renovations to existing building façades within all districts other than the NBHD-RES District. This article supplements the design standards of article 510, "Principle Arterial Commercial Design Standards". The city commission may approve waivers to the guidelines as part of site plan approval upon making the following findings:

(A)

There are circumstances peculiar to the site or the intended use or both that makes compliance with a particular requirement of this article impracticable; and

(B)

The applicant has offered significant enhancements to other pertinent aspects of the site that the city commission determines will offset negative impacts that an exception to these standards might otherwise create. The community development director may approve exceptions to the guidelines for development that does not require site plan approval upon a finding that the requested development is so minimal that exceptions will not undermine objectives of this article.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

(A)

Buildings shall be designed consistent with the vision described in the approved CRA redevelopment plan.

(B)

To emphasize the pedestrian scale of the building at the ground level, buildings shall incorporate transparent windows and doors to attract activity and interest along the corridors pursuant to the minimum fenestration requirements of the applicable building frontage type in article 311. Accordingly, reflective or opaque surfaces are prohibited on windows and doors. The purpose of requiring transparent surfaces is to limit expanses of solid walls, which are pedestrian unfriendly and unaesthetic.

(C)

Building façades facing streets or pedestrian spaces (ex: sidewalks, paseos, urban open spaces) shall incorporate appropriate architectural features to enhance the aesthetic environment. These features must conform to the chosen style of the building, and must include cornice detailing, ornamentation, moldings, changes in materials and textures, color variations, and other architectural sculpting that enhances the ground level and adds interest and appeal to the building's exterior.

(D)

Materials used shall complement the architectural style of the building.

(E)

Façade materials should vary in texture and type, in order to accentuate entrances, exits, windows, corners, level changes, and other architectural features.

(F)

In instances where rooftops are used for parking, a perimeter treatment (i.e. landscape, trellis, etc.) shall be incorporated to shield and shade the parking area from adjacent structures.

(G)

All rooftop mechanical equipment, stair and elevator towers shall be designed to be an integral part of the building or shall be adequately screened, and shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in vertical height, from the rooftop floor elevation to the uppermost element of the equipment, stair or elevator tower and shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the rooftop area. See also section 220-60 for rooftop mechanical equipment regulations in residential districts.

(H)

Where possible, rooftops should be designed to accommodate various forms of human activity such as sun decks, tennis courts, gardens, outdoor cafes, etc. Roof surfaces not allocated to human activity should be finished with a surface material that does not affect the quality of views from surrounding buildings or site lines from taller buildings should be directed way from unsightly rooftops. Rooftops designed and used to hold topsoil and landscape plantings (green roofs) are encouraged. See also section 305-50 (Green building incentives for CRA form-based zoning districts).

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

Massing refers to the bulk plane of a building. The perception of building mass is influenced by the building's distance from the street, its height relative to its width, whether height is reached in one or multiple vertical or horizontal planes, and the spacing between buildings. Articulation refers to the treatment of a building's façade. A blank façade has no articulation. A façade with substantial fenestration, balconies, character lines, columns, etc. is highly articulated. Buildings are the face of the city. Their form, quality, interest, function, and style all serve to define the character of the city.

(A)

Buildings are encouraged to vary in overall height and not be contained in a single volume of continuous height.

(B)

Buildings are encouraged to display a uniform cornice height between twenty-five (25) and thirty-five (35) feet above finished grade. This cornice height should consist of a uniform alteration to the building massing for a minimum of four (4) feet perpendicular to the vertical surface. Buildings exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height should maintain no more than three (3) stories without horizontal moderation in vertical surface plane. This moderation should consist of a minimum four-foot horizontal variation in surface plane such as balconies, building projections, brise-soleil (a permanent screen, usually of louvers, placed on the outside of a building to shield the windows from direct sunlight), etc. Repetitive moderations are discouraged.

(C)

The first thirty-five (35) feet of the exterior façade vertical plane should enhance the pedestrian environment by incorporating appropriate architectural features. Such features include cornice, ornamentations, changes in material or color, and other sculpting of the architectural surface, which add special interest and are compatible with public sector site elements.

(D)

Building design should encourage multitenant occupancy at the lower two (2) floors.

(E)

Building mass should vary by incorporating façade projections and recesses, window groupings, changes in color, materials, building height, roofline height, slope and form, and by incorporating balconies, awnings, colonnades, or compatible combinations of these examples.

(F)

Changes in mass should relate to structural system(s) and the organization of interior space. Accordingly, façades should be divided into individual storefronts or entries coinciding with architectural elements.

(G)

Solid walls should not exceed twenty (20) feet in length without vertical articulation.

(H)

Large expanses of glass should be subdivided into smaller units.

(I)

Upper-story windows should be bordered and accented by architectural trim.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)

(A)

One (1) common entry shall face the street. The units shall share a single entrance to an internal foyer, except that a corner lot unit may have separate entry from the corner street.

(B)

All units must front a street.

(C)

Design shall be that of a single-family detached dwelling, with massing representative of one (1) cohesive design rather than a repetition of elements (especially gable roofs) corresponding to each dwelling unit.

(D)

Use of a single gable roof is prohibited unless the dwelling is two (2) or greater floors in height.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10; Ord. No. 2014-012, § 7, 9-23-14)

Barrier-free or ADA design should be implemented throughout the form-based zones, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

(A)

Where pedestrian circulation crosses vehicular traffic, appropriate drop curbs and ramps shall be provided.

(B)

Ramps shall be provided at building entrances and along stairs, and shall be a fundamental part of the overall design of a building or site.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)