(A)

Monument signs.

(1)

Permitted monument signs.

a.

Limited to community identification signs in the form of Types One, Two or Three monument signs; must be located on private property unless a right-of-way permit is obtained from the City pursuant to Section 145-080, Signs in the public right-of-way.

b.

Institutional signs as provided in (D), below.

(2)

Maximum number of community identification signs: One per street entrance into the subdivision or neighborhood, or two (2) signs per street entrance if placed on each side of an entrance as part of a landscaped and decorative entry feature, provided each sign shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of signage area allowed for one sign.

(3)

Maximum allowable signage area of community identification signs: Twelve (12) square feet.

(4)

Maximum height of community identification sign structure: Four (4) feet.

(5)

Minimum required spacing between community identification signs located at different entrances: Five hundred (500) feet.

(6)

Landscaping: The base of all monument signs shall comply with the landscaping requirements in Section 150-180.

(B)

Wall signs. Limited to address signs and nameplates for residential uses, pursuant to [Subsections] (F) and (G), below. See also (D), Institutional signs, below.

(C)

Accessory signs. Accessory signs are limited to customary residential signage that includes but are not limited to signs for: "No Trespassing," "Beware of Dog" and signs indicating a property is protected by a security system or company.

(1)

No more than three (3) accessory signs are permitted per developed lot, not to exceed two (2) square feet in area each.

(2)

One freestanding accessory sign is permitted per dwelling unit.

(3)

Accessory window signs are permitted, not to exceed one square foot per window, nor a total area per dwelling unit of two (2) square feet visible from an adjacent street or adjoining property.

(D)

Institutional signs. Institutions located within RS and RD districts are subject to the signage regulations for the CF District.

(E)

Flags. See Subsection 145-090(G), Flags.

(F)

Address signs. One street address sign per dwelling unit is required, as a wall sign, awning sign, monument sign and also must be attached to a street-side mailbox, in addition to other permitted signage, placed so as to be clearly visible from the adjoining street from which the dwelling takes its street address. Total signage area is limited to three (3) square feet, and two (2) feet in height if freestanding.

(G)

Nameplate. One wall sign is permitted per dwelling unit, not to exceed one and one-half (1½) square feet. Nameplate, attached and detached, SFR and Duplex in RM District are subject to RS and RD District Signage. Signage allowance is in addition to other permitted signage.

(H)

Illumination. Signs in the RS and RD districts may be illuminated by lights that are directed to shine directly on the sign. Additionally, address signs may be illuminated by any means permitted in Subsection 145-050(H).

(I)

Prohibited signs.

i.

Commercial message signs are prohibited, except for temporary signs pursuant to Section 145-150(G).

ii.

Home occupation signs are prohibited.

(Ord. No. 874, § 3(Exh. A), 12-13-05; Ord. No. 2020-003, § 5, 9-22-20)

Single-family attached, single-family detached and duplex residences shall be subject to the signage regulations applicable to the RS and RD districts in Section 145-100.

(A)

Monument signs.

(1)

Permitted signage type.

a.

Community entrance signs in the form of Types One, Two or Three monument signs, permitted only at entries into a subdivision, neighborhood, or to a multiple-family development containing at least eight (8) multiple-family dwelling units shall be located on private property unless the City issues a right-of-way permit pursuant to Section 145-080, Signs in the public right-of-way.

b.

Institutional signs in as provided (D), below.

(2)

Maximum allowable number of community identification signs: One per street entrance into the subdivision, neighborhood or development, or two (2) signs if placed on each side of such entrance as part of a landscaped and decorative entry feature, provided each sign cannot exceed sixty (60) percent of signage area allowed for one sign.

(3)

Maximum allowable community identification sign area per sign: Twelve (12) square feet.

(4)

Maximum height of sign structure: Four (4) feet.

(5)

Minimum required spacing between community identification signs at different entrances: Five hundred (500) feet.

(6)

Landscaping: The base of all monument signs shall comply with the landscaping requirements in Section 150-180.

(B)

Wall signs. For lots containing eight (8) or more multiple-family dwelling units, the name of the apartment building or development, if applicable, may be displayed as wall sign, awning, canopy or marquee sign in lieu of monument signage.

(1)

Maximum allowable number of signs: One per lot.

(2)

Maximum allowable signage area: One-half (½) a square-foot per foot of building frontage not to exceed twelve (12) square feet.

(C)

Incidental signs within a multiple-family development are limited to common property areas with content applicable to all units in the development, including by way of example, signage identifying or indicating the location of the rental office, guest parking areas, and the development's recreational facilities.

(D)

Institutional signs. Institutional uses within RM districts are subject to the signage regulations for the CF, Community Facility District.

(E)

Flags. See Subsection 145-090(G), Flags.

(F)

Directory signs. See Subsection 145-090(H).

(G)

Address signs. One street address sign per dwelling unit is required, which may be placed on a wall, and shall also be located on mailboxes in front of each dwelling unit. Total signage area is limited to three (3) square feet per dwelling unit, and is allowed in addition to other permitted signage. Up to three (3) additional square feet of wall, canopy, awning or marquee signage is permitted to identify the building number or building address, as distinguished from individual dwelling unit numbers and dwelling unit addresses.

(H)

Nameplate. One wall sign is permitted per dwelling unit not to exceed one and one-half (1½) square feet. Signage allowance is in addition to other permitted signage.

(I)

Awning, canopy and marquee signage may be substituted for wall signage, and is subject to the same signage allowance.

(J)

Illumination. Signs in the RM districts may be illuminated by lights that are directed to shine directly on the sign. Additionally, address signs may be illuminated by any means permitted in Subsection 145-050(H).

(Ord. No. 874, § 3(Exh. A), 12-13-05; Ord. No. 2020-003, § 5, 9-22-20)

(A)

A dwelling unit is entitled to signage permitted in the RS and RD districts. Mixed nonresidential and residential use of a lot is entitled to all RS and RD district signage in addition to the signage in this Section, unless otherwise provided below.

(1)

Maximum allowable number of signs: One along the primary street frontage.

(2)

Maximum allowable signage area: Nine (9) square feet.

(3)

Maximum height of sign structure: Three (3) feet.

(4)

Permitted monument signs: Types One, Two, Three, and Four (1, 2, 3, and 4).

(5)

Minimum required spacing between signs on adjoining lots: Fifty (50) feet.

(B)

Incidental signs. A nonresidential use is permitted up to three (3) square feet of incidental signage; mixed nonresidential/residential use of a lot is permitted five (5) square feet of incidental signage.

(C)

Institutional signs. Institutional uses are subject to the signage regulations for the CF, Community Facility District.

(D)

Flags. See Subsection 145-090(G), Flags.

(E)

Address signs. The RS and RD district regulations apply to singular or mixed-use of a lot. If a monument sign pursuant to (A), above is utilized for a nonresidential use, a separate freestanding address sign is not permitted, and the address shall be incorporated into the monument sign. While there is no limitation on address signage area within a monument sign erected pursuant to (A), above, the address signage area shall count towards the allowable monument signage area. If a monument sign is utilized for residential purposes, a separate freestanding address sign shall be located on each individual building.

(F)

Illumination. Signs in the RO/ROSC districts may be illuminated by lights that are directed to shine directly on the sign. Additionally, address signs may be illuminated by any means permitted in Subsection 145-050(J).

(G)

Landscaping. The base of all monument signs shall comply with the landscaping requirements in with Section 150-180.

(H)

Prohibited signs. Home occupation signs are prohibited.

(Ord. No. 874, § 3(Exh. A), 12-13-05; Ord. No. 2020-003, § 5, 9-22-20)

(A)

Generally. Uses within a CF District may choose between monument signage and wall signage for any given frontage where such signage is permitted, but shall not utilize both monument signage and wall signage along a given frontage.

(B)

Monument signs.

(1)

Maximum allowable number of signs: One per street frontage on a collector or arterial street with driveway access into the lot, if no wall signage is utilized; or two (2) signs together not exceeding the individual signage allowance, and each limited to seventy-five (75) percent of the permissible height.

(2)

Maximum height and area of sign: Varies with number of traffic lanes for the street next to which the sign is placed:

(3)

Permitted monument sign types: Types One, Two, Three and Four (1, 2, 3 and 4).

(4)

Up to fifty (50) percent of the sign surface area on each side of the sign may be a changeable copy sign, limited to one sign per street frontage; and,

(5)

Minimum required spacing between signs on the same lot: one hundred (100) feet along any one street frontage, and three hundred (300) feet between signs fronting on different streets.

(C)

Wall signs.

(1)

Maximum allowable number of signs: One per street frontage on a collector or arterial street if no monument signage is utilized along the same street frontage.

(2)

Maximum allowable signage area: One-half (0.5) square feet per one linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed thirty-six (36) square feet in area. The wall signage allowance may be allocated to canopies, awnings or marquees.

(D)

Address signs. The required display of street address shall not count towards the permitted wall monument signage allowance, and may be located on a canopy, awning or marquee.

(E)

Accessory signs. Subject to Subsection 145-090(D).

(F)

Flags, subject to Subsection 145-090(F).

(G)

Directory signs, subject to Subsection 145-090(G).

(Ord. No. 874, § 3(Exh. A), 12-13-05; Ord. No. 2020-003, § 5, 9-22-20)

(A)

Monument signs.

(1)

Maximum allowable number of signs: One per street frontage on a collector or arterial street providing driveway access to the lot, or two (2) per street frontage with both signs sharing the signage area allowance for an individual sign, and limited to fifty (50) percent of the allowable height for an individual sign.

(2)

Maximum allowable signage area per sign: Varies by frontage, as follows:

a.

The maximum allowable individual signage area lot shall be decreased by six (6) square feet for lot frontage on a two (2) lane street.

(3)

Maximum height of sign structure: Varies with number of traffic lanes for the street frontage upon which the sign is placed, as follows:

(4)

Permitted type of sign: One, Two, Three and Four (1, 2, 3 & 4).

(5)

Minimum required spacing between signs on same lot: Two hundred (200) feet along any one street frontage, and three hundred (300) feet for signs along different street frontages.

(6)

The base of all monument signs shall comply with the landscaping requirements in Section 150-180 of the City's Code of Ordinances.

(B)

Wall signs. Wall signage area allowance may be allocated to awnings, canopies or marquees.

(1)

Maximum allowable number of signs: None; signage area is subject to the maximum area per building frontage set forth in [Subsection] (2), below.

(2)

Maximum allowable signage area shall not exceed two (2) feet in vertical dimension by any length.

(3)

A wall sign may be installed or painted only on a building wall of a principal building, except as otherwise provided in Subsection 145-050.

(4)

On a single-occupancy building, all sign elements on a single wall shall be measured as a single sign, applying the principles set forth in Subsection 145-030(A), Computation of sign area of individual signs.

(5)

On a multiple-occupancy building, signage devoted to different occupants shall be measured separately.

(6)

On a multiple occupant building with stores, shops or bay occupants having individual direct access from outside of the building and offices on upper floors, individual signage is permitted for each business with main public outside access directly from the outside only. Such signage shall be located within each occupant's building frontage.

(7)

Where a wall of a building in a commercial or industrial district faces and is within one hundred (100) feet of a residentially zoned lot, the size and lighting limitations applicable to the Community Facility District shall apply to the sign(s) on that wall only.

(C)

Accessory signs. See Subsection 145-090(D).

(D)

Flags. See Subsection 145-090(G).

(E)

Address signs. One address sign shall be provided along each street frontage with driveway access into the lot. The address or range of addresses shall be provided on at least one monument sign, where utilized, per street frontage, and by the entrance to each occupant space where multiple occupant buildings have individual public entrances.

(F)

Directory signs. See Subsection 145-090(G).

(G)

Drive-thru signs. Drive-thru signs are permitted adjacent to a drive-thru facility. Drive-thru signs shall be screened from the view of any adjacent residentially zoned lot and any street, and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

(H)

Theatres, civic centers. Up to seventy-five (75) percent of permitted wall or monument signage may be changeable copy signage.

(I)

Institutional use signage is subject to the signage regulations for the CF District.

(J)

Window sign. Signs may be placed on the interior and exterior of window glass, including door windows, on the first floor of buildings occupied by retail, service uses including restaurants and/or entertainment establishments—provided that they cover no more than ten (10) percent of the window area in which located.

Illuminated signs shall be permitted only as follows:

(1)

May only remain illuminated during business hours.

(2)

Every business with a window, regardless of lineal footage, shall be permitted to have a minimum of one illuminated window sign. Businesses shall be limited to one illuminated window sign per every ten (10) lineal feet of window frontage per business not to exceed a total of four (4) illuminated signs per business.

(3)

Size shall be limited to four (4) square feet per sign.

(4)

Shall not be counted towards the total area permitted for window signs.

(Ord. No. 874, § 3(Exh. A), 12-13-05; Ord. No. 2016-016, § 3, 7-25-17; Ord. No. 2020-003, § 5, 9-22-20)

The following regulations govern the erection, construction, repair, alteration and location of temporary signs. For each signage type, regulations may pertain to the number of permitted signs ("maximum number'), the maximum permitted height of the sign ("maximum height"), maximum permitted signage area ("maximum sign area"), permissible sign copy ("sign copy"), and time period during which the sign can be erected and maintained on a lot ("time period"), noting that all temporary signs pertaining to a time, event or purpose that is no longer imminent or pending shall be immediately removed. Additional regulations may apply to certain types of temporary signs. Temporary roof signs are prohibited unless specifically authorized in this Section. Temporary signs shall adhere to the following regulations in all districts unless an exemption applies under the City's Code of Ordinances or ULDR:

[(A)—(C)

Reserved.]

(D)

Prohibition of temporary signs on public property. Unless authorized in Section 145-080, or erected by the government, temporary signs on public property and public rights-of-way are prohibited unless otherwise permitted under the City's Code of Ordinances or ULDR.

(E)

A temporary sign may not obstruct a permanent sign or the vision between pedestrians and vehicles. A temporary sign may not obstruct the view of a permanent sign as viewed from any public road, street, or highway or any public sidewalk, and may not obstruct the vision between pedestrians and vehicles using the public right-of-way, including but not restricted to, those meeting intersection visibility requirements.

(F)

A temporary sign may not display any lighting and must remain static. A temporary sign may not display any lighting or illuminations that flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, or vary in intensity or color.

(G)

Temporary signs shall adhere to the following requirements in RS, RD, RO, and ROSC, Districts:

(1)

Maximum number: One per fifty (50) feet of street frontage, or portion thereof (for example is street frontage is fifty-one (51) feet—one hundred (100) feet, two (2) temporary signs are permitted).

(2)

Maximum height: Six (6) feet.

(3)

Maximum combined sign area: The total combined signage area shall be limited to four (4) square feet per fifty (50) feet of street frontage, or portion thereof.

(H)

Temporary signs shall adhere to the following requirements in all other districts:

(1)

Maximum number: One per twenty five (25) feet of street frontage.

(2)

Maximum height: Seven (7) feet.

(3)

Maximum combined sign area: The total combined signage area shall be limited to four (4) square feet per fifty (50) feet of street frontage, or portion thereof.

(I)

Time period: The duration of a temporary sign shall be limited to ninety (90) calendar days, or such lesser time which is coterminous with the activity for which the sign is installed. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary pursuant to F.S. § 106.1435, as amended, each candidate shall remove their campaign signs within thirty (30) days after:

1.

Withdrawal of the candidate's candidacy;

2.

Having been eliminated as a candidate;

3.

Being elected to office; or

4.

The date of the election.

(J)

Removal. Once a hurricane watch is issued, all temporary signs permitted hereunder shall be removed immediately.

(K)

Feather Flag Sign and temporary banners. Unless otherwise specified in this article, business properties located in B-1, B-2, B-3, I-L, PUD-C, PUD-M, WDAE and all TOC Districts, may install one temporary vertical feather flag or one temporary banner.

(1)

A temporary vertical feather flag or temporary banner sign may not be used in place of a permanent sign.

(2)

A temporary vertical feather flag or temporary banner sign permitted hereunder and mounted to a pole shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height inclusive of the height of the pole.

(3)

A temporary vertical feather flag or temporary banner sign permitted hereunder and mounted to a pole may only be displayed during the normal hours of operation of the business.

(4)

A temporary vertical feather flag or temporary banner sign permitted hereunder and affixed to a building may not exceed twenty (20) square feet.

(5)

All temporary vertical feather flags or temporary banner signs mounted to a pole may not be located within the clear site distance triangle required in Section 155-070 ULDR.

(6)

All temporary vertical feather flags or temporary banner signs must be maintained in good condition at all times.

(7)

A business location may only display one temporary vertical feather flag or temporary banner sign at a time.

(8)

Once a hurricane watch is issued, all temporary vertical feather flags or temporary banner signs permitted hereunder shall be removed immediately.

(9)

Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, a commercial property may not install or maintain any temporary vertical feather flag or temporary banner sign in the event that any code violation exists upon the commercial property where the temporary vertical feather flag or temporary banner sign is located. Upon receipt of a notice that a code violation or outstanding unpaid code fine exists on the commercial property, the temporary vertical feather flag or temporary banner sign shall immediately be removed until the code violation is corrected or the outstanding unpaid code fine is paid in full. Failure to remove a temporary vertical feather flag or temporary banner sign under this subsection shall be a violation of the Code of Ordinances.

(10)

This subsection, and the authority to place or maintain any temporary vertical feather flag or temporary banner sign shall expire on December 31, 2020, unless extended by resolution of the City Commission.

(Ord. No. 874, § 3(Exh. A), 12-13-05; Ord. No. 2020-003, § 5, 9-22-20)