14 Sections 138-133 through 138-136 SIGNSSec. 138-133. - Construction signs.
(a)
Construction signs shall be located on the construction site. Sign copy may include, but not
limited to, the project name, the parties involved in the construction and financing, their phone
numbers, e-mail addresses, or web sites. Unit prices may be indicated in accordance with the
provisions contained herein. Artistic murals or ornamental signs are permitted on construction
fences surrounding the project site, subject to the provisions contained herein and design
review approval.
(b)
There shall be a maximum of one construction sign per street frontage.
(c)
The sign area for window signs shall not exceed ten percent of total window area. The sign
area for single-family signs is four square feet. The sign area for all other districts, shall not
exceed one square foot per three linear feet of street frontage, not to exceed 75 square feet.
The area contained in renderings, decorative or artistic portions of such signs shall be included
in the sign area calculation, in accordance with the provisions herein. When unit prices are
allowed they shall not exceed ten percent of the total sign area and numbers shall not exceed
six inches in height.
(d)
Temporary construction signs may be erected and maintained for a period beginning with the
issuance of a building permit and must be removed within six months from the date the area of
new construction or substantial rehabilitation receives a temporary or final certificate of
occupancy or a certificate of completion, whichever applies. However, any such signs shall be
removed immediately if the building permit expires and construction has not commenced and/or
if the permit is not renewed.
(e)
All signs shall be reviewed under the design review process. Construction signs may be flat
wall signs, part of a construction fence, or rigid detached signs, affixed to posts or a
construction fence. Banners are prohibited. Should the permitted construction sign be part of a
construction fence, the size of the sign copy shall not exceed what is permitted under (c) above,
however, a rendering of the project, or artistic mural affixed directly on a construction fence
shall not be computed as part of the sign area. Unless affixed to a construction fence or an
existing building, detached construction signs shall be setback ten feet from any property line.
Maximum height to the top of a detached sign affixed to posts or a construction fence shall be
12 feet above grade. Maximum height to the top of a flat sign affixed to a building shall not
extend above the second story of such building.
(Ord. No. 89-2665, § 9-4(B)(2), eff. 10-1-89; Ord. No. 93-2867, eff. 8-7-93; Ord. No. 94-2902, eff. 1-29-94; Ord. No. 2002-
3385, § 2, 11-13-02)
Cross reference— Building regulations, ch. 14.
Sec. 138-134. - Election signs.
(a)
Election signs are signs announcing political candidates seeking public office or advocating
positions relating to ballot issues.
(b)
In a commercial district or industrial district the number is limited only by sign area regulations.
In residential districts there shall be no more than one sign per residential building or lot.
(c)
The sign area in commercial or industrial districts for campaign headquarters shall not have a
sign area limitation. Each candidate may have four campaign headquarters which shall be
registered with the city clerk. Other commercial or industrial district locations shall have the
same requirements as for construction signs or real estate signs, whichever is larger. The sign
area in residential districts shall be the same as for construction signs.
(d)
Election signs shall be removed seven days following the election to which they are applicable.
(e)
It shall be unlawful for any person to paste, glue, print, paint or to affix or attach by any means
whatsoever to the surface of any public street, sidewalk, way or curb or to any property of any
governmental body or public utility any political sign, poster, placard or automobile bumper strip
designed or intended to advocate or oppose the nomination or election of any candidate or the
adoption or rejection of any political measure.
(Code 1964, § 10-6; Ord. No. 89-2665, § 9-4(B)(3), eff. 10-1-89; Ord. No. 93-2867, eff. 8-7-93)
Cross reference— Elections generally, ch. 38.
Sec. 138-135. - Real estate signs—Single-family residential.
(a)
Real estate signs located in single-family residential districts are signs advertising the sale,
lease or rent of the premises upon which such sign is located. Sign copy with prices is
prohibited.
(b)
There shall be a maximum of one sign permitted per property except for waterfront property
where a second sign is permitted facing the water. In addition one strip sign to be attached
directly below primary sign is allowed, and one "Open House" type sign is allowed only while
the owner or agent is on the premises. Signs may be double faced provided all information is
identical.
(c)
The sign area for the primary sign shall be 14 inches by 18 inches and the sign area for the
strip sign shall be two inches by 18 inches. "Open House" type signs shall be 22 inches by 16
inches.
(d)
Temporary real estate signs shall be removed within seven days of the sale or lease of the
premises upon which the sign is located.
(e)
Special conditions for these real estate signs shall be as follows:
(1)
Detached signs shall have a setback of ten feet if lot is vacant, three feet if lot has
improvements. Sign may be placed on structure or wall if structure or wall is less than
three feet from property line. Height shall not exceed five feet.
(2)
Only the following information and no other information may appear on the sign:
a.
"For Sale," "For Lease," or "For Rent," or combination thereof.
b.
The name and logo of the real estate broker or realtor as registered with the
Florida Real Estate Commission, the name of the owner or the words "By
Owner" in lettering not to exceed one inch in height.
c.
A designation following such name as being either a "Realtor," "Broker" or
"Owner" in lettering not to exceed one inch in height.
d.
The telephone number of such realtor, broker or owner.
e.
The words "By Appointment Only"; "Waterfront"; "Pool."
(3)
Iridescent and illuminated signs are prohibited.
(4)
"Open House" type signs may be red and white or black and white. No signs are
permitted on public property.
(5)
Each primary sign shall receive a permit from the license department, which shall
charge a fee as set forth in appendix A per primary sign. There shall be no additional
charge for strip or "open house" type signs.
(Ord. No. 89-2665, § 9-4(B)(4), eff. 10-1-89; Ord. No. 93-2867, eff. 8-7-93; Ord. No. 2002-3385, § 3, 11-13-02)
Sec. 138-136. - Real estate signs—Multifamily, commercial, industrial, vacant land.
(a)
Real estate signs located in multifamily, commercial, or industrial districts, are signs advertising
the sale, lease or rent of the premises upon which such sign is located. Sign copy with prices is
prohibited.
(b)
There shall be a maximum of one real estate sign permitted per street frontage.
(c)
The sign area for a multifamily sign shall not exceed four feet by four feet. The sign area for a
commercial/industrial sign shall not exceed four feet by six feet.
(d)
Temporary real estate signs shall be removed within seven days of the sale or lease of the
premises upon which the sign is located.
(e)
Special conditions for these real estate signs shall be as follows:
(1)
Real estate signs are not permitted on windows of apartment, multifamily buildings or
individual offices. Detached signs shall have a setback of ten feet if lot is vacant, three
feet if lot has improvements. Sign may be placed on structure or wall if structure or
wall is less than three feet from property line. Height shall not exceed seven feet.
(2)
Only the information permitted on single-family residential real estate signs plus the
following information may appear:
a.
Zoning information.
b.
Size of property and/or building.
c.
Permitted use of property.
(3)
No signs are permitted on public property.
(4)
Flat wall signs may be substituted with banner type signs.
(5)
Each individual sign shall receive a permit from the license department which shall
charge a fee per sign as provided in appendix A.
(Ord. No. 89-2665, § 9-4(B)(5), eff. 10-1-89; Ord. No. 90-2722, eff. 11-21-90; Ord. No. 93-2867, eff. 8-7-93; Ord. No. 2002-
3385, § 4, 11-13-02)