The following signs are exempt from the permit requirements of Section 7.07.01, provided, however, that such signs must comply with all other requirements of the Sign Regulations.

A.

Signs required by law or ordinance to be erected within the public right-of-way.

B.

Flags.

C.

Signs of six square feet or less, except bench signs.

D.

Signs required by law when erected on public property by governmental agencies having jurisdiction.

E.

One sign or tablet per building, of four square feet or less, when cut into any masonry surface, or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible material, and attached to the surface of a building.

F.

Signs incorporated into machinery or equipment by a manufacturer.

G.

Signs carried by a person.

H.

Temporary signs as permitted by Section 7.03.01(E)(4)(a)(c) & (e).

I.

Window signs

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04; Ord. No. 10-9, § 2, Item J(10-0177), 5-27-10, eff. 10-1-10)

The following On-premises signs are permitted as set forth herein:

A.

Building Signs are permitted in all zoning districts except residentially zoned districts subject to the following provisions:

1.

Maximum height: A Building Sign shall not be permitted above the roofline, cornice line, parapet, or the highest point of a façade.

2.

Maximum sign area: Each Premises, and in the case of multi-occupancy buildings, each unit, shall be permitted to display Building Sign(s), the Aggregate Sign Area of which shall not exceed 1¼ square feet per each linear foot of building frontage facing a public street or parking lot, but in no event more that 200 square feet of Aggregate Sign Area. For each unit not facing a public street or parking lot, the Aggregate Sign Area shall not exceed 1¼ square feet for each lineal foot of unit frontage for the elevation on which the building sign will be installed, but in no event more than 200 square feet of Aggregate Sign Area. Each Premises shall be entitled to a minimum Aggregate Sign Area of 20 square feet.

3.

Other limitations: Building Signs shall not project more than four feet from the building wall to which the sign is attached, nor shall a Building Sign project into the public right-of-way

B.

Canopy Signs are permitted in commercial and manufacturing zoning districts subject to the following provisions:

1.

Canopy Signs shall be allowed in addition to Building Signs.

2.

The aggregate sign area of all Canopy and Building Signs combined per elevation shall not exceed the aggregate sign area permitted for Building Signs.

3.

Canopy Signs shall not be permitted above the roofline of the canopy structure.

C.

Ground Signs: Ground signs are permitted in all zoning classifications subject to the following provisions:

1.

General Ground Sign provisions

a.

Maximum Height: No ground sign shall exceed 30 feet in height if located adjacent to an expressway or arterial highway or 15 feet in height if located adjacent to a collector or local street. Height shall be measured from the existing grade of the street which provides access to the premise, nearest the base of the sign to the highest point of the sign structure.

b.

Setback: Except as provided in Subparagraph (c) hereof, all ground signs shall be setback a minimum of ten feet from the right of way line and not within the required site distance pursuant to Florida Department of Transportation Design Standard Index No. 546. All ground signs shall be setback a minimum of ten feet from any side yard property line.

c.

Monument Signs: Monument signs shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the right-of-way line, but shall be permitted an increase in height of one foot for each one foot of additional setback provided from the right-of-way line up to a maximum height of 30 feet when adjacent to expressways and arterials or 15 feet when adjacent to collectors and local roads.

2.

Non-Residential Zoning District

a.

Maximum Number:

i.

Each Premises having street frontage of 300 feet or less shall be permitted one ground sign

ii.

Each Premises with street frontage of 300 feet or more shall be permitted to have one ground sign for each additional 300 feet of street frontage.

iii.

Where a Premise fronts on more than one public street, the distance requirements found in Section 7.03.00.C.2.a.i.—ii. shall apply to each frontage.

b.

Maximum Sign Area

i.

The maximum allowable Aggregate Sign Area for each ground sign shall not exceed one square foot for each lineal foot of public street frontage on the street where the sign is located or 100 square feet, whichever is less and no single sign face shall exceed 50 square feet in Aggregate Sign Area.

ii.

If a premise is permitted to have more than one ground sign, then all allowable ground signs may be combined into a single ground sign which shall not exceed 200 square feet in Aggregate Sign Area, and no single face shall exceed 100 square feet in Aggregate Sign Area.

c.

Ground signs shall be placed no closer than 150 feet apart on the same premises.

3.

Residential Zoning Districts

a.

Each residential dwelling will be permitted to have one ground sign not exceeding six square feet of Aggregate Sign Area and not exceeding six feet in height. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed to permit a sign if private restrictions prohibit or restrict the display of signs.

b.

Residential support uses: Each residential support use will be permitted to have one ground sign not exceeding 32 square feet of aggregate sign area and not exceeding eight feet in height.

c.

Residential entry signs: Not more than two ground signs are permitted to be installed or erected at each entrance to a platted subdivision, multiple family development (apartments, condominiums and mobile home parks) provided the combined Aggregate Sign Area of said signs shall not exceed 50 square feet.

D.

Flags: Each premise shall be permitted to display an unlimited number of flags, and the aggregate sign area of such flags shall not be included in the calculation of building signs for said premise; provided that any flag displayed on a premise shall only be displayed from a flagpole, as that term is defined in these regulations.

E.

Temporary Signs

1.

Sign Types: A temporary sign may be a ground or building sign but may not be illuminated by electricity and must be constructed of rigid materials except as permitted in subparagraph of this Paragraph D.

2.

Maximum Size: Unless otherwise provided in subparagraphs (f) and (g) of this paragraph (D) each premise may display temporary signs whose Aggregate sign areas shall not exceed 32 square feet. However, any double faced sign allowable under subparagraph 4(e) of this section shall be permitted 64 square feet of Aggregate sign area if no single face exceeds 32 square feet of Aggregate sign area, and if no other temporary sign is displayed on the premises.

3.

Maximum Height: Unless otherwise provided in subparagraph (g) of this paragraph (D) temporary signs shall not exceed eight feet in height.

4.

Each Premises shall be permitted temporary signs as follows:

a.

One real estate sign

b.

One grand opening sign, which may be a banner, provided that the sign shall not be displayed for more than 14 days during any 12 consecutive calendar months.

c.

One construction sign provided that such sign shall not be displayed more than 60 days prior to the beginning of actual construction of the project, and shall be removed no later than the date of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for all or any portion of the construction project. In the event a construction sign is displayed but construction is not initiated within 60 days after the sign is erected, or if construction is discontinued for a period of more than 60 days, the construction sign shall be removed.

d.

One temporary sign for a premises that has no permanent sign provided that such temporary sign may not be displayed for a period of more than 60 days or until installation of the permanent sign, whichever shall occur first.

e.

Non-commercial signs displayed before, during or after an event or occurrence scheduled to take place at a specific time and place. All such signs shall be removed within 20 days after the end of the scheduled event or occurrence to which they relate.

f.

One balloon sign, not to exceed 30 feet in height, may be displayed per premises in non-residential districts or within non-residential designated areas of planned development districts for not more than ten consecutive calendar days nor more than 20 calendar days in a single year. The size limitation in subparagraph (D)(2) of this section shall not apply to balloon signs permitted by this subparagraph.

g.

Temporary pennants or banners may be displayed for a period not to exceed 90 consecutive calendar days, nor more than 180 days in a calendar year, provided (i) no such pennant or banner may displayed at a height of more than 18 feet; (ii) the quantity of temporary pennants and banners shall not exceed one linear foot per ten square feet of outdoor display area covered; (iii) shall be displayed only in non-residential zoning districts, as well as within non-residential designated areas of planned development districts; (iv) shall be attached to poles designed expressly for that purpose and shall not be affixed to vehicles, buildings or utility poles; (v) shall be of a uniform dimension throughout the premises; (vi) shall be made of mylar material; and (vii) shall be maintained in a state of good repair, and pennants or banners that are frayed, torn or otherwise in disrepair are prohibited.

h.

Temporary pennants may be continuously displayed for up to a one year period provided that the quantity of pennants shall not exceed one-half lineal foot per ten square feet of outdoor display area covered.

5.

A Pole Banner shall have a maximum dimension of 2.5 feet horizontally and six feet vertically and may be single or double sided. Only one Pole Banner is allowed per light pole. The clearance between the bottom of the Pole Banner and ground shall be a minimum of eight feet. No portion of a Pole Banner shall project over any vehicular travel route or parking space. The Pole Banners shall be maintained in a state of good repair and shall not be frayed or torn. This subsection does not apply to Pole Banners located in public Rights-of-Way, which are regulated by separate ordinance.

F.

Window Signs: Window signs shall be permitted, provided that such signs, in Aggregate Sign Area, do not cover more than 25 percent of the total window surface area of the premises facing a public street or parking lot. Window Signs shall not be included in calculating the Aggregate Sign Area for building signs.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04; Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 6-16-05, eff. 10-1-05; Ord. No. 09-53, Item R, 6-11-09, eff. 10-1-09; Ord. No. 10-9, § 2, Item J(10-0177), 5-27-10, eff. 10-1-10; Ord. No. 10-26, § 2, Exh. A(10-0759), eff. 2-11-11; Ord. No. 15-15, § 2(Exh. A), Item A.5(15-0498), 6-18-15, eff. 6-25-15)

A.

Blocking of Exits, Fire Escape or Standpipe

A sign shall not be erected so that it impedes use of any fire escape, emergency exit or standpipe.

B.

Relationship to Building Features

A Building Sign shall not extend beyond any edge of the surface to which it is attached, nor disrupt the articulation provided on a building.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04)

Any sign permitted by these Sign Regulations may display a non commercial message. ;hn (Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04)

This Article shall be known and may be cited as the "Hillsborough County Sign Regulations."

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04)

The purpose of these Sign Regulations is to provide the minimum control of signs necessary to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Hillsborough County, Florida, by lessening hazards to pedestrians and vehicular traffic, by preserving property values, by preventing unsightly and detrimental signs that would detract from the aesthetic appeal of the county and lead to economic decline and blight, by preventing signs from reaching such excessive size or numbers that they obscure one another to the detriment of the County, by ensuring good and attractive design that will strengthen the county's appearance and economic base, and by preserving the right of free speech and expression in the display of signs.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04)

A.

Building and Electrical Codes. Signs shall be constructed and maintained in strict compliance with the adopted Hillsborough County and state building codes and national electrical codes and all other regulations which apply to structures. In the event any of the provisions of these Sign Regulations are in conflict with other applicable requirements, the more restrictive requirement shall apply.

B.

Relation to Zoning Regulations

1.

Signs, which are considered structures for the purposes of these Sign Regulations, shall comply with the land use regulations for the zoning district in which they are located provided that signs may be located in a setback area required by the zoning district if location within such setback area is permitted by these Sign Regulations.

2.

All site planned controlled zoning districts shall comply with all conditions imposed in said zoning district.

C.

Compliance With Wind Pressure Design Standards

1.

Signs shall be designed according to generally accepted engineering practices to withstand wind pressures specified in the then current version of the Florida Building Code. Loads shall be distributed to the structural members of the sign in such a way that these members will not be overstressed.

2.

For the purpose of determining wind pressure, all signs shall be classified as either open or solid. Signs in which the projected area exposed to wind consists of 70 percent or more of the gross area of the sign as determined by its overall dimensions shall be classified as solid signs. Signs in which the projected exposed area is derived from open letters, figures, strips, and structural framing members, the aggregate total area of which is less than 70 percent of the gross area so determined, shall be classified as open signs.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04)

A.

All signs, including their supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be maintained so as to present a neat, clean appearance. Painted area and sign surfaces shall be kept in good condition. Illumination if provided, shall be maintained in safe and good working order.

B.

Weeds and grass shall be kept cut in front of, behind, underneath and around the base of signs for a distance of ten feet, and no rubbish or debris shall be permitted under or near such signs.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04)

Any sign not permitted by these Sign Regulations is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04)

The following signs are prohibited, and no variance may be granted which would authorize same.

A.

Abandoned signs.

B.

Animated signs, provided that this paragraph shall not prohibit a changeable copy sign.

C.

Banners, pennants, festoons, searchlights, twirling signs, or inflatable signs except as may be specifically permitted in these Sign Regulations.

D.

Snipe signs.

E.

Sandwich signs.

F.

Vehicle signs.

G.

Signs which imitate or are made to resemble official traffic or government signs and signals.

H.

Tri-vision signs.

I.

Portable signs.

J.

Off-premises signs.

K.

Signs which emit audible sound, vapor, smoke, odor, particles or gaseous matter.

L.

Signs that interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape, emergency exit, or standpipe or that obstruct any window to such an extent that the light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required by any provision of this Code or other applicable regulation.

M.

Signs attached to trees, utility poles or fences.

N.

Signs located within a required site distance pursuant to Florida Department of Transportation Design Standard Index No. 546, or successor regulation.

O.

Roof signs.

P.

Unless otherwise required by law, any sign located in or upon any river, bay or other body of water within the geographic limits of unincorporated Hillsborough County, Florida.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04)

A.

Any sign which did not conform to the Hillsborough County Sign Regulations on the day before the adoption of this Ordinance, and which should have been removed or modified under prior law is an illegal nonconforming sign. The adoption of this Ordinance shall not affect the requirement that all such illegal nonconforming signs be removed or made to conform to these Sign Regulations.

B.

Unless otherwise subject to the provisions of §70.20 F.S., any sign made nonconforming by this Ordinance shall be considered a nonconforming sign and shall be removed or made to conform to these Sign Regulations within ten years from the effective date hereof.

C.

A nonconforming sign may not be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its degree of nonconformity, but any sign or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its degree of nonconformity.

D.

A nonconforming sign shall not be structurally altered to prolong the life of the sign. Reasonable repair and maintenance of nonconforming signs, including change of copy, is permitted. Reasonable repair and maintenance means the work necessary to keep the sign, including the sign structure, in a good state of repair, but does not include replacement of materials in the sign structure. Reasonable repair does not include (i) any modification that changes the structure, or type of structure, such as conversion of a wooden sign structure to a metal sign structure, (ii) any modification, including the addition of embellishments, that changes the sign area or the height above ground level, (iii) any modification that enhances the visibility of the signs copy, or the period of time that the copy is visible, (iv) any modification that adds changeable faces, or (v) any modification that adds artificial lighting, or changes the existing lighting such that illumination is increased.

E.

Should a nonconforming sign be damaged or destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 50 percent of its value as assessed by the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser at the time of damage or destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in compliance with these regulations.

F.

Should a nonconforming sign be moved for any reason, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved.

G.

A nonconforming sign shall be considered an abandoned sign and shall be removed if it has not been used, or if the property on which it is located has become vacant or unoccupied, for a period of 180 consecutive calendar days or more.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04)

No sign shall be erected on the public right-of-way and publicly dedicated easements except signs installed by governmental units having jurisdiction as may be required by law or to protect the public health, safety and welfare, bench signs, and signs authorized to be placed on transit shelters. Pole Banners may be installed and maintained on light poles located in certain, designated segments of public right-of-way, as permitted in accordance with the regulations established in Chapter 42, Article VII of the Hillsborough County Code of Ordinances. Any other sign located upon, within or otherwise encroaching upon the public rights-of-way of Hillsborough County shall be subject to immediate removal by the County at the expense of the owner, agent, lessee or other person determined to have beneficial use of the sign.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04; Ord. No. 15-15, § 2(Exh. A), Item A.5(15-0498), 6-18-15, eff. 6-25-15)

Any sign determined by the Administrator to be an immediate threat to the public health safety and welfare under the provisions of this Ordinance, shall be immediately repaired or removed at the expense of the owner, agents, lessee or other person determined to have beneficial use of the sign.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04)

It is the intent of this part to allow for Community Signs pursuant to adopted Hillsborough County Community-Based Planning Areas. For purposes of this Part only, a "community" shall be defined as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners Community-Based Planning Area in Unincorporated Hillsborough County.

(Ord. No. 08-29, § 2, eff. 2-1-09)

A.

Unless otherwise specified, these provisions shall apply to all community entry, gateway and special district signs as defined in this Part. However, these provisions shall not apply to previously approved signs at the time of adoption of the standards or requirements set forth in this Part.

B.

In addition to provisions provided herein, permitting for community entry, gateway and special district signs shall be required to meet all other applicable sections of the Land Development Code. Where provisions of this Part are in conflict with any other standards or regulations of the Land Development Code or any other applicable laws, the more restrictive shall apply.

C.

Non-adopted planning areas may have community entry signs within the right-of-way as set forth in this Part. The sign(s) must be located at a community entry as recognized by adjacent adopted community plans.

(Ord. No. 08-29, § 2, eff. 2-1-09)

Establishment of Community Sign Design Guidelines to be used in the evaluation of Community Sign Permit applications ensure that signs are well designed, compatible with their surroundings, and do not detract from the overall visual quality of the County. There are three (3) Community Sign types: Community Entry Sign; Community Gateway Sign; and, Special District Sign.

A.

Standards:

1.

Community Entry Sign:

a.

Such signs are government owned and maintained. They shall be installed within the Right-of-Way and along roadways as approved by the Administrator.

b.

The maximum sign area, height and placement shall be as specified in the latest Hillsborough County Transportation Technical Manual.

c.

Material and color - aluminum, with green reflective sheeting background color and white reflective sheeting capitalized type "C" font lettering and ¾″ wide border or as specified and described in latest Hillsborough County Transportation Technical Manual Section 6 and Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.

d.

Communities may opt to design, fabricate and supply a like-size custom community entry sign for County approved installation. Maintenance of such sign shall be the responsibility of the community.

2.

Community Gateway Sign:

a.

Signs shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the public right-of-way line and not within the required sight distance pursuant to Florida Department of Transportation Design Standard Index No. 546. All signs shall be setback a minimum of ten feet from any side yard property line. Additionally, sight distance and roadside clear zones must be in accordance with the criteria of the Hillsborough County Transportation Technical Manual. Signs shall be exempt from Part 7.03.00.C.2.c of this Code.

b.

Such signs shall be located on private property, along roadways of approved community-based plan boundaries.

c.

The maximum sign area for such signs shall be fifty (50) square feet, single-sided. No other advertisement shall be displayed. Community Gateway Sign area shall be calculated separate from any other allowable sign.

d.

The maximum height shall be ten (10) feet to the top of the sign structure.

e.

No sign identified in this section shall be permitted without the consent of the real property owner, nor shall such sign be placed in any public right-of-way.

3.

Special District Sign:

a.

A special district shall be located as described and identified in Approved Community-Based Planning Area Documents.

b.

Signs shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the public right-of-way line and not within the required distance pursuant to Florida Department of Transportation Design Standard. All signs shall be setback a minimum of ten feet from any side yard property line. Additionally, sight distance and roadside clear zones must be in accordance with the criteria of the Hillsborough County Transportation Technical Manual. Signs shall be exempt from Part 7.03.00.C.2.c. of this Code.

c.

The maximum sign area for such signs shall be fifty (50) square feet, single-sided. No other advertisement shall be displayed. Special District Sign area shall be calculated separate from any other allowable sign.

d.

The maximum height shall be ten (10) feet to the top of the sign structure.

e.

No sign identified in this section shall be permitted without the consent of the real property owner, nor shall such sign be placed in any public right-of-way.

4.

Community Gateway Signs and Special District Signs shall not be located on publicly owned land, easements or within the right-of-way except signs required or erected by permission of an authorized government agency. Nothing shall prohibit a duly authorized local official from removing a sign from public property at the expense of such person determined to have ownership of or beneficial use of the sign.

5.

Any Community Gateway Sign or Special District Sign which are allowed pursuant to this chapter must obtain a permit prior to installation.

6.

Sign lighting: if provided, signs shall be externally lighted. Interior illumination of sign ('backlighting') is prohibited. All poles or standards, other than those made of wood, used to support lighting fixtures shall be anodized or otherwise coated to minimize glare from the light source. All exterior lighting shall not blink, flash or oscillate. In addition, Exterior Lighting shall be in accordance with Part 6.10.00 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 08-29, § 2, eff. 2-1-09; Ord. No. 10-9, § 2, Item J(10-0177), 5-27-10, eff. 10-1-10)

Any sign erected or maintained in violation of this Code or erected in violation of any previously existing ordinance or laws may be subject to removal by governmental agencies having jurisdiction as may be required by law or to protect the public health, safety and welfare at the expense of the owner of the property upon which the sign is located or of any such person determined to have beneficial use of the sign. If the sign violation discovered is on private property, then the governmental agency having jurisdiction shall give thirty (30) days written notice, by certified mail or hand delivery, to such person of the violation charged.

(Ord. No. 08-29, § 2, eff. 2-1-09)

A.

Permits Required. No person shall erect, alter, repair or relocate any sign that requires a permit without first obtaining a permit from the Administrator. No permit shall be issued until the Administrator determines that such work is in accordance with the requirements contained in these Sign Regulations, and the Administrator determines such work will not violate any building, electrical or other applicable code of Hillsborough County.

B.

Applications. All required Sign Permit Applications shall be filed on forms supplied by the Administrator. The application shall contain the information and documents required by these Sign Regulations and shall be accompanied by the required permit fee.

C.

Permit Application Contents. Except as provided for in 7.07.01.C.10 below, a completed application for a Sign Permit shall include the following:

1.

The name, address, tax folio number, and telephone number of the property owner, and to the extent the applicant is one other than the property owner, an affidavit from the property owner authorizing the applicant to act as agent for purposes of the application.

2.

The name, address, telephone and registration number of the engineer.

3.

The name, address, telephone and license number of the sign contractor/manufacturer.

4.

The address, zoning district, building frontage and road frontage of the premises where the sign is to be erected.

5.

The type of sign, Aggregate Sign Area, height and location of all signs currently displayed on the premises.

6.

The type of sign, Aggregate Sign Area, height and location of the sign or signs proposed to be erected on the premises.

7.

A fully dimensioned and scaled site plan showing the lot frontage, building frontage, parking areas, and location of all existing and proposed signs. For Ground Signs, the site plan must show the distance from the right-of-way and edge of pavement.

8.

A Sign Plan shall include the following:

a.

A summary table listing the location, type and area of any existing and proposed signs.

b.

A fully dimensioned and scaled elevation drawings of any proposed sign, showing sign type, height, structure and Sign Area.

c.

For Building Signs, an elevation of the building, showing placement of any sign.

d.

If the sign is to be electrically lighted, additional information regarding the Testing Laboratory or the ETL No., and the name and address of the electrical contractor.

e.

Information regarding the type of construction, sign supports and electrical details.

f.

Wind load calculations and footer details as required by the County's adopted Building Code.

9.

All permanent ground and building signs shall have a sign plan prepared and sealed by a Florida registered professional engineer.

10.

Permit applications for balloon signs, temporary pennants and banners, as described in Section 7.03.00.E.4.f. and g., shall only include the following information:

a.

The name, address, business name and telephone number of the applicant.

b.

The address, zoning designation and tax folio number of the property where the sign is to be displayed.

c.

The type of sign that is to be displayed.

D.

Permit Application Review and Time Limits. Upon receipt of a completed Permit Application and upon payment of the appropriate permit fee by the applicant, the Administrator shall promptly conduct a review of the application, the proposed sign and the premises. the Administrator shall grant or deny the permit application within 30 days from the date the completed application was submitted for approval.

E.

Issuance or Denial of Permit

1.

The Administrator shall issue the permit if the Administrator determines that the application meets the requirements contained in these Sign Regulations and determines the proposed sign will not violate any building, electrical or other adopted Code of Hillsborough County, or the Administrator may issue the permit with conditions.

2.

The Administrator shall deny the permit if the Administrator determines that one or more reasons for denial exists, including noncompliance with these Sign Regulations and any building, electrical or other adopted code of Hillsborough County. The Administrator shall make a written report of the denial and the reasons therefore. A copy of the report shall be sent by certified mail to the designated return address of the applicant on the application.

F.

Permit Fees. The Permit Fee for signs shall be determined pursuant to the Permit Fee Schedule established by separate ordinance or resolution.

G.

Appeals. Any person denied a permit for a sign file a written appeal pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.05.01 of the Hillsborough County Land Development Code within 30 days after rendition of the denial pursuant to the provisions of Subsection E.

H.

Existing Settlement Agreements: The County acknowledges there exists certain written, and signed settlement agreements which resulted from the resolution of disputed issues related to signs in the unincorporated area of Hillsborough County. The County further acknowledges that these settlement agreements authorize from time to time the relocation of outdoor advertising signs as more particularly set forth in those agreements. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to impair any rights or obligations contained in written sign litigation settlement agreements between Hillsborough County and others which predate the effective date hereof.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04; Ord. No. 05-10, § 2, 6-16-05, eff. 10-1-05; Ord. No. 10-9, § 2, Item J(10-0177), 5-27-10, eff. 10-1-10)

Sign inspections shall be made in compliance with the Hillsborough County Construction Code adopted by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. Each sign for which a permit is issued shall have said permit, or a sign tag if issued by Hillsborough County, affixed to the sign in such a way that it is secured to the sign and plainly visible from the public right-of-way. A sign for which a permit is required shall be deemed operated in violation of these Sign Regulations if the permit or sign tag is not affixed in conformity with this section. Any permit issued pursuant to these Sign Regulations shall become void unless the permit or sign tag is displayed as required by this section within 30 days after the permit is issued.

(Ord. No. 04-47, § 2, 11-9-04; Ord. No. 10-9, § 2, Item J(10-0177), 5-27-10, eff. 10-1-10)