2016-4045 Ordinance 2016-4045
SIGNAGE ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY
CODE, BY STRIKING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 138,
"SIGNS," AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW, MODIFIED
CHAPTER 138, ENTITLED "SIGNS;" BY AMENDING AND
MODIFYING ALL EXISTING REGULATIONS FOR ALL SIGNS
IN ALL DISTRICTS, INCLUDING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS,
EXEMPT SIGNS, PROHIBITED SIGNS, PERMITTED SIGNS,
NON-CONFORMING SIGNS, SPECIFIC DISTRICT SIGNS,
SPECIFIC CONDITION SIGNS, TEMPORARY SIGNS, AND
ARTISTIC OR SUPER GRAPHICS; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2016, at the request of Commissioner Arriola, the City
Commission referred the subject Ordinance amendment to the Land Use and Development
Committee; and,
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2016, the Land Use and Development Committee
continued the item to the March 30, 2016 meeting, and again to the April 20, 2016 agenda; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use and Development Committee recommended that the draft
Ordinance be sent to the Planning Board for review; and
WHEREAS, on August 23, 2016, the Planning Board reviewed and recommended in
favor of the draft ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the American Planning Association (APA) recognizes that signs are an
integral part of the character of a neighborhood, and being such, special care should be taken in
the regulation and design of signs. Signs serve an important purpose in identifying businesses,
commerce, buildings and sites. When properly designed and executed, signage can also
accentuate the architecture of a building or structure; and
WHEREAS, collectively, signage is a key component in place-making, giving an area a
distinct feel. Signs are often times used informally as wayfinding landmarks, giving resident and
visitors alike, a visual reference point to which be guided by; and
WHEREAS, substandard sign regulations and poor sign design can negatively impact a
neighborhood, contribute to urban blight and deter potential quality business; and
WHEREAS, land development regulations should require appropriate signage in terms
of overall size, placement and dimensions; and
WHEREAS, additionally, sign regulations should promote, not constrict, design
creativity; and
WHEREAS, as noted in literature from the APA: "Care in the design of signs- both public
and private-is seen as a part of a larger effort in improving the quality of various places within a
community;"and
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WHEREAS, the enforcement of sign regulations and design guidelines should be simple
and straight the point; and
WHEREAS, the draft ordinance was reviewed to ensure compliance with recent United
States Supreme Court precedent, Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona, 135 S.Ct. 2218 (2015),
which requires municipalities to enact content neutral temporary sign regulations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance will modify Chapter 138 of the Land Development
Regulations (LDR's) provides the City's existing signage regulations and minimum design
standards for private properties; and
WHEREAS, the proposed draft ordinance would modify Chapter 138 of the LDR's, in
order to improve the overall design of exterior building signage, as well as streamline the
approval process; and
WHEREAS, the proposed modifications would complement the City's other efforts in
streamlining the regulatory review process; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends approval of the new sign code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 138 of the City Code, entitled "SIGNS," including all articles, all divisions
and all sections, are hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 138
SIGNS
Sec. 138-1. - Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide comprehensive regulations for signage within
the City. The following regulations and standards are intended to permit signs that through will
not by their size design, location, numeration, and construction, will optimize communication,
promote a sound healthy environment for housing and commerce, as well as preserve the
architectural character of the city. number or manner of display, endanger the health, safety
- - - --- - -- - -- - - - - -- - - e - --- • - -- right of free speech_
erciced through the use of signs.
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Sec. 138-2. —Applicability & Severability
The regulations in this chapter apply to all signs and are in addition to the regulations
contained elsewhere in these land development regulations. Except for signs exempted in
Section 138-4, all signs shall require permits. For the purposes of this chapter, "sign" or
"signs" will include all associated supporting structures.
Pursuant to the procedures and standards set forth in chapter 118, article VIII, the Board
of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Board, or Design Review Board, as applicable, may grant
a variance permitting the erection and maintenance of a sign which does not conform to the
regulations set forth for maximum size, location or graphics, illustrations, and other criteria set
forth in these land development regulations.
Sec. 438-2. 138-3. -General sign-regulations-Requirements.
contained The following requirements shall apply to signs, in addition to provisions appearing
elsewhere in these land development regulations.
(1) Unless otherwise exempted in section 138-54, no sign shall be erected, constructed,
posted, painted, altered, maintained=or relocated without the issuance of a building
permit or planning permit.
(2) Building permit applications shall be filed together with such drawing and specification
as may be necessary to fully advise the city with the location, construction, materials,
illumination, structure, numeration, design, and copy of the sign.
(3) Structural features and electrical systems shall be in accordance with the requirements
of the Florida Building Code.
(4) No sign shall conflict with the corner visibility clearance requirements of section 142-
1135.
(5) All signs, unless otherwise stipulated in this chapter, shall be located only upon the lot
on which the business, residence special use, activity, service, product or sale is
located.
(6) All signs shall be maintained in good condition and appearance.
(7) Any persons responsible for the erection or maintenance of a sign which fails to comply
with the regulations of this chapter shall be subject to enforcement procedures as set
forth in section 114-8.
(8) No sign shall be approved for use unless it has been inspected and found to be in
compliance with all the requirements of these land development regulations and
applicable technical codes.
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Sec. 138-4. - Exempt signs.
The following signs may be erected, posted or constructed without a permit but in
accordance with the structural and safety requirements of the South Florida Building Code
and all other requirements of these land development regulations:
(1) Official traffic signs or sign structures, or governmental information signs and
provisional warning signs or sign structures, when erected or required to be erected by
a governmental agency, and temporary signs indicating danger.
(2) Historical markers approved by the historic preservation board.
(3) Signs directing and guiding pedestrians and traffic and parking on private property, but
bearing no advertising matter and not exceeding two 1.2.1 square feet in area.
(4) Changing of the copy on a bulletin board, poster board, display encasement directory
sign or marquee.
(5) Signage on vehicles as authorized in section 1384461.
hours of business, except as permitted pursuant to subsection (6), below; provided,
culling attention to the location of a business or firm. •• - - - - - - . •e- - - - ! - - - •e = • - - .- '' - - - - - - - -
of Dade County.
office. This exemption, however, shall cease seven days after the date of the election
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upon by the people. This exemption, however, shall cease seven days after the date of
{9) Vehicles which require governmental identification, markings, or-insignias of a local,
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(6) Temporary signs authorized by article IV of this chapter Section 138-131, which are
composed of paper, cardboard, plastic film or other similar material and are affixed
directly to a window.
(7) Address signs, not to exceed one (1) per street frontage, maximum two (2) square feet in
area. Copy shall be limited to the address of the property.
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where such regulations have been established by these land development regulations. In
cases where no applicable specific regulation has been established, all sign permit
in chapter 118, article VI.
Sec. 138-71. 138-5 -General Advertising, Prohibited signs and sign devices.
(a) No general advertising sign shall be constructed, erected, used, operated or
maintained in the city.
(b) Pennants, banners, streamers, and all other fluttering, spinning or similar type signs
and advertising devices are prohibited except as provided in subsection 138-72(d), sections
138-137 and 138-139 , 1 subsection 82-411 d and-section-148-204. An nonconformin•
pennant, banner, streamer, fluttering or spinning device, flag or flagpole that is destroyed by
storm or other cause, shall be removed immediately and shall not be replaced with another
such nonconforming flag, sign or device.
(c) No sign shall be constructed, erected, used, operated, or maintained so as to display
intermittent lights, to move or revolve.
(d) No sign shall be constructed, erected, used, operated or maintained which uses the
word "Stop" or "Danger" or presents or implies the need or requirement for stopping, or the
existence of danger, or which is a copy or imitation of an official sign. This provision regarding
the words "Stop" and "Danger" does not apply when the words are a part of attraction titles for
a broadcast motion picture, theatre event, opera or concert, or when they are used in
descriptive lines of advertising, so long as they are not used to stimulate, copy or imply any
official traffic warning, either for vehicles or for pedestrians.
(e) No sign shall be constructed, erected, used, operated or maintained so as to provide a
background of colored lights blending with the traffic signals to the extent of confusing a
motorist when viewed from a normal approaching position of a vehicle at a distance of 25 to
300 feet.
(f) No sign shall be attached or otherwise applied to trees, utility poles, bus benches,
trash receptacles, or any other unapproved supporting structures.
(g) No sign attached to a vehicle may be illuminated when such vehicle is parked in the
public right-of-way.
(h) Signs which are not securely affixed to the ground, or otherwise affixed in a permanent
manner to an approved supporting structure, shall be prohibited.
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(I) Except as otherwise permitted by these land development regulations, no sign
indicating the presence of an accessory commercial use in a hotel, apartment-hotel, or
apartment building located in a residential district shall be constructed, erected, used,
operated, or maintained so as to be visible from a public street, walk, or other public way.
(j) Pole signs and roof signs are not permitted, except for pole signs which are associated
with filling stations as provided in section 138-204 6. Legal nonconforming roof and pole
signs may be repaired only as provided in section 138-4-055.
(k) Freestanding or sandwich signs shall not be located outside of a building.
(I) Signs on umbrellas, tables, chairs and any other furniture or fixtures associated with
outdoor cafes or sidewalk cafes are prohibited; except that signs on sidewalk cafe umbrellas
may be permitted as provided for in_ these land development regulations.
(m) Only-one tTelevisions monitor or similar devices, displaying
--- - -- •- - -_ - • - - - - - " "•-e images of any kind is are not permitted to be located
within the first ten feet of a storefront., except that retail stores regularly in the business of
Sec. 43844. 138-6 - Removal required.•(a) - - - - ' - -- - - - - -"e - - - -- -- - - - "e - - -'- - --. Any persons•
in section 114 8.
(b) Any sign previously associated with a vacated premises shall either be removed from
the premises by the owner or lessee not later than six months from the time such activity
ceases to exist, or altered : -- - - --- - - - _ . - - - -- - • -•' --
so that the sign no longer displays letters, numerals, symbols,
--, e" •- - , : . - -- e" •-- - the visual aspects that pertain to
the activity formerly associated with the vacated premises, by the owner or lessee not later
than six (6) months from the time such activity ceases to exist.
(c) The building official may initiate proceedings that result in the removal of any sign
erected or maintained without a permit.
(d) In any district where a sign does not comply with the provisions of these land
development regulations and has not received a building permit, such sign and any supporting
structures other than a building shall be removed_ not later than two years from October 1,
1989. Supporting structures for nonconforming signs shall be removed when the-sign--is
removed.
(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the planning director, or designee, may waive the
requirement for the removal of a sign, regardless of the permit status, if the sign is determined
to be historic or architecturally significant.
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�f The code compliance department shall inquire of the planning director, or designee,
prior to the issuance of any violation of this section, whether a waiver has been or will be
issued pursuant to this section.
Sec. 138-9. -Yard requirements.
(a) Unless otherwise specified in these regulations, all signs shall comply with the yard
requirements of the district in which they are located.
(b) No sign, portable or otherwise, is to be placed or located to conflict with the vision
clearance requirements of section 142-1135.
(c) Detached signs shall have the following setback requirements:
(1) Front yard: 10 feet.
(2) Interior side yard: 7.5 feet.
(3) Side yard facing a street: 10 feet.
ARTICLE II. — DESIGN STANDARDS, WINDOW, AWNING, WALL,
PROJECTING, AND DETACHED (MONUMENT) SIGNS
Sec. 138-13. - General sign requirements and design standards
The following standards shall apply to all signs unless otherwise exempted'in this chapter or
these land development regulations.
(1) Direct access to the street or waterway from the licensed establishment is
required for a sign that faces a public right of way or waterway.
(2) Signs shall front a street or waterway. Signs may be permitted to front
alleys where the alley frontage provides a means of public entrance, or is
adjacent to a parking lot or garage.
(3) Signs located above the ground floor shall be limited to the name of the
building or the use that encompasses the largest amount of floor area in the
building.
(4) Electrical conduit, support structures, receptacle boxes, or any other
operational devices associated with a sign shall be designed in such a manner
as to be visually unnoticeable.
(5) Sign copy for main business signs, with the exception of window signs,
shall be limited to licensed permitted uses.
(6) Only one Wall, Projecting, or Detached sign shall be permitted per
allowed frontage for each principal or licensed accessory use, unless otherwise
allowed in this chapter.
(7) All signs shall be subject to design review procedures.
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The following diagram shows an example of the signs described within this article:
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Y Sec. ate. 138-14 -Window signs.
(a) In addition to other permitted signs, in the MXE district or any licensed commercial
establishments district, are permitted one sign is permitted on one window or door with copy
limited to the address, phone number and hours of operation, in accordance with the
following:
The size of the numerals for the address shall not exceed six 01 inches
in height_and
(2) tThe numerals and letter size for the phone number and hours of
operation shall not exceed two (2) inches in height., except than an
Such "open"/"closed" sign shall not exceed two (2) square fcct, letter&
(3) The name of the establishment may be repeated more than once
subject to design review approval. The letters shall not exceed six n
inches in height. The aggregate area of the above signs shall--not
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(b) An "open"/"closed" sign, illuminated or non-illuminated shall be permitted. Such
"open"/"closed" sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet, letters shall not exceed 12 inches in
height, and shall be subject to the design review process.
(c) The aggregate area of the above signs of this section shall not exceed five (5) percent
of the total glass window area and door area.
(d) When there are no other signs associated with the use, the main permitted sign or
signs may be located on the window with a total aggregate size not to exceed 20 square feet_;
(e) Restaurants may also have a menu board besides other signs provided herein. When
a menu board is affixed to a window, it shall be limited to an area of three (3) square feet. If a
menu display case is affixed to the building wall, it shall be limited to an overall area of four
square feet.
(f) Commercial uses may also have one (1) establishment services identification sign
located on one (1) window or door with letters no higher than two inches and a total area
of two (2) square feet.
(g) Commercial establishments that offer for sale or lease products which are not located
on the premises (e.g., real estate) may place up to three L31 display board type signs on the
window. Such display boards shall be limited to six (6) square feet each and are subject to
design review approval.
Sec 38-6. Sec. 138-15.- Signs located on the valance and underside of awnings or
canopies.
(a) Signs under awnings or canopies. In all districts except RS (1-4), and lin addition to
other permitted signs, a one (1) non-illuminated sign, not exceeding three (3) square feet in
area with letters not exceeding six (6) inches in height, hanging from the underside of an
awning or canopy with a minimum height clearance of seven feet six inches (7'6") is
permitted_, - -- - • -- - - • - - - - - - - - e- ee --- - -•
(b) Signs on the valance of an awning or canopy. For purposes of this section, a valance
is defined as that vertical portion of the awning that hangs down from the structural brace.
Signs on other surface areas of an awning, canopy or roller curtain are not permitted.
In all districts except RS (1-4), and in addition to other permitted signs, Gone (1) sign on the
valance of an awning or canopy may also be permitted; in accordance with the following:
1. tThe length of such sign shall not exceed 25 percent of the length of a
single awning, or the length of that portion of the awning or canopy associated
with the establishment, up to a maximum of ten (10) square feet.aad
2. Letters shall not exceed eight (8) inches in height.
3. Signs on continuous awnings shall be placed centered on the portion of
the valance that corresponds to the individual storefront and be a uniform color.
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4. All valance signs shall be subject to the design review process. FIX
Sec. 138-16. -Wall sign
Wall Signs are signs attached to, and erected parallel to, the face of, or erected or painted on
the outside wall of a building and supported throughout its length by such wall or building and
not extending more than 12 inches from the building wall. Such signs shall be governed by the
following chart:
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Wall Sign
Design Standards per Districts
Zoning Districts
/CAI CD-(1-3)
RM-(1-2)
SIGN C-PS(1-4) R-PS(1-4)
I-1 RO RS-(1-4)
' 1_— ;.: :._ MXE TC-3 SPE
011 TC-(1-2) RM-PS1 GC
RM-3
HD TH
WD-(1-2)
- MR
Max Area Percentage 0.75 sq.ft.for every foot of linear 0.33 sq.ft.for every foot of linear
frontage frontage
Max Area •Max: 100 sq.ft. •Max:30 sq.ft. GC&SPE:30 sq.ft.
•Min: 15 sq.ft. •Mn:20 sq.ft. RS-(1-4):2 sq.ft.
Height Restructions Shall be not located above ground floor.
Multiple signs for the same
establishment may be permitted
Max Quantity through the design review process if One Wall,Projecting,or One
per Frontage the aggregate sign area does not Detached
exceed the largest max permitted
area
•Max 75%of main use sign,or 20 sq.ft.,whichever is less
Accessory Use •For uses located in hotel&apt.buildings,must have direct access Not Permitted
to street/sidewalk;follows same regulations as Main Permitted Use
Corner buildings may provide one combined sign instead of the two Residential Use:Copy
S cial Conditions permitted signs.This sign shall be located on the corner of the
building visible from both streets and shall have a maximum size of 40 limited to address&
square feet. name of building
Hotels,apartments-hotels,and
commercial buildings two stories or
higher may be permitted one
building identification sign above the
Supplemental Standards main roofline,with an area not to
exceed one percent of the wall area
on which it is placed.The
placement and design of the sign
shall be subject to approval through
the design review process.
Sec. 138-18 - Proiectinq sign
Projecting signs are signs attached to and projecting more than 12 inches from the face of a
wall of a building. This includes marquee signs. A projecting sign which extends more than 36
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inches above a roof line or parapet wall shall be designated as a roof sign. Such signs shall be
governed by the following chart:
Projecting Sign
Design Standards per Districts
Zoning Districts
CD-(1-3)
RM-(1-2)
(� C-PS(1-4) R-PS(1-4
0 i-, ( )
RO RS-(1-4)
MXE
TC-(1 2) TC-3 SPE
N RM2 RM-PS1 GC
_ H D TH
h MR WD-(1-2)
Max Area 15 sq.ft.
•Minimum 9'0"per Sec.82-411 (b)
Height Restructions t`ettec max 6 slakes
Multiple signs for the same
establishment may be permitted
Max Quantity through the design review process if One Wall,Projecting,or
per Frontage the aggregate sign area does not Detached
exceed the largest max permitted
area
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Accessory Use Main permitted use
•May be illuminated by an external
Special Conditions lighting source through design
review
•Not permitted in HD
Sec. 138-19 - Detached sign
Detached signs are signs not attached to or painted on a building but which are affixed to the
ground. A sign attached to a surface detached from a building, such as a fence or wall, shall be
considered a detached sign. All sides of a detached sign displaying signage will be calculated
towards the max area. Such signs shall be governed by the following chart:
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Detached Sign
Design Standards per Districts
Zoning Districts
-4:
,;
CD-(1-3) RM-(1-2)
• k " C-PS(1-4)
SIGN R-PS(1-4)
RO RS-(1-4)
MXE TC-3 SPE
TC-(1-2)
RM-3 R TH GC
%r: rss � HD TH
. y saw. ... .o -. WD-(1-2)
Sim%rte. . $44 4. MR )
•15 sq ft
•If sign setback 20 ft.from
Max Area •15 sq ft property line,max area may
•5 ft if on perimeter wall reach 30 sq.ft.
•5 ft if on perimeter wall
•5 ft.max
Height Restructions •Height may be permitted to exceed the maximum through the
design review process.However at no time shall height exceed 10 ft.
Multiple signs for the same
establishment may be permitted
Max Quantity through the design review process if One Wall,Projecting,or e tcc\
per Frontage the aggregate sign area does not Detached �o'1/4-
exceed the largest max permitted
area
•Front yard: 10 ft
•Interior side yard:7.5 ft
Setback Requirements •Side yard facing a street:10 ft
•Perimeter wall sign:0 ft
Accessory Use Main permitted use
Special Conditions Not permitted in MXE •In RO,maximum area 10 sq ft
Sec. 138-20— Directory signs
(a) Commercial buildings are allowed an exterior directory sign, attached to the building, up
to six (6) square feet in area, listing the names of all licensed uses within the building is
permitted; sign material and placement shall be subject to approval through the design review
process.
Sec. 138-21 — Minimum Design Standards & Guidelines. All signs permissible within this
article shall comply with the following minimum design standards:
a) The framework and body of all signs shall consist of aluminum or similar alloy material.
b) Wall signs shall consist of individual letters, or routed out aluminum panels offset a
minimum of 4 inches from the wall.
c) Wall sign individual letters shall have a minimum depth of 4 inches.
d) Wall sign individual letters shall be pin-mounted or flush-mounted. Raceway or wireway
mounting shall only be permitted where the structural conditions of the wall do not allow for the
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direct mounting of letters. Raceways or wireways, if permitted, shall not exceed the width or
height of the sign proposed and shall be subject to the design review process.
e) The placement and location of all signs shall be compatible with the architecture of the
building, and shall not cover or obscure architectural features, finishes or elements.
Sec. 138-22—Supplemental Standards.
(a) Wall signs which meet the following additional design specifications may be increased in
size from 0.75 sq. ft. per linear feet of store frontage to 1 sq. ft. per linear feet of store frontage
(up to the maximum size permitted in Sec 138-17):
1. The sign shall consist of individual letters, and shall be pin-mounted or flush-mounted (no
raceways or wireways).
2. Sign letters shall consist of aluminum or similar alloy, and shall have a minimum depth of 6
inches.
3. Sign letters shall be open face with exposed neon or similar lighting, or reverse channel
letters.
ARTICLE III. - SPECIFIC DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS
Division 1 —Special sign regulations
Sec.138-41--Permited�
Sec. 138 42. Enforcement appeals.
pursuant to the procedures set forth in chapter 118, article II, division 5.
Sec. 138 173. 138-41- Lincoln Road signage district.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to facilitate the substantial restoration of existing
storefronts, facades and buildings, in accordance with the criteria and requirements of
chapter 118, article X of these land development regulations, and to permit well designed,
unique and proportional graphics and signage, which is consistent with the historic period of
significance and which do not detract from the architectural character of the buildings, nor the
established context of the surrounding streetscape. Additionally, this section is not intended
to allow larger signs that do not adequately address the architectural and historic character of
graphic signage that previously existed on Lincoln Road.
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(b) [Regulations.] For those properties fronting on Lincoln Road, and located in between the
west side of Collins Avenue and the east side of Washington Avenue, the following shall
apply:
(1) Flat wall, projecting or other building signs, which exceed the number and
overall square footage permitted under section 138-172 sections 138-16
and 138-18, may be permitted, subject to the issuance of a certificate of
appropriateness from the historic preservation board. The placement, design
and illumination of such signage shall be subject to the review and approval
of the historic preservation board, in accordance with the following:
a. A proportional relationship of text and graphics shall be required. All
graphics must relate to the proposed use of the store for which the sign
is proposed.
b. The total square footage of permitted signage, inclusive of non-text
graphics, shall not exceed 35 percent of the building facade area. For
purposes of this section, the building facade area shall be defined as the
area located above the storefront and below the top of the parapet, in
between the physical confines of a specific tenant space.
c. The text portion of the sign shall be limited to the name of the
establishment and related products and services available on site only.
Signage text not associated with the actual use, or incidental signage
text, shall not be permitted.
d. The text portion of the sign(s) shall be limited to no more than one per
storefront. For corner properties, the text portion of the sign(s) shall be
limited to no more than one per street front. For corner properties where
historic evidence exists of more than two signs at the ground floor,
including a corner sign, at the discretion of the historic preservation
board, an additional sign at the ground floor may be permitted at the
corner in a manner consistent with such historic evidence. In no
instance shall the total square footage of signs permitted under this
subsection exceed the limitations set forth in subsection (b) above.
e. For those facades facing a residential or hotel use, only back-lit signage
shall be permitted.
f. For properties with frontage on both Lincoln Road and Collins Avenue,
the only signage permitted on Collins Avenue shall fall within the
confines of the corner radius, with a maximum lineal frontage of 20 feet
on Collins Avenue.
(2) In evaluating signage applications for a certificate of appropriateness, the
historic preservation board shall consider the following:
a. The quality of materials utilized for the sign and their appropriateness to
the architecture as well as the historic and design integrity of the
structure.
b. The overall design, graphics and artistry associated with a proposed
sign and its relationship to the historic and design integrity of the
structure.
c. The design detail, animation and non-text graphics proposed for the
proposed sign(s).
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d. The illumination, surface colors and finishes, width, depth, and overall
dimensions of the proposed sign(s).
e. Original, historic signage associated with the building and/or property.
(3) The historic preservation board may, at its discretion, place restrictions on
the hours of operation for any sign approved under this subsection.
(4) Signage must relate to the specific occupant(s) of the property.
(5) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any signage approved under
this section, the planning director, or designee, or, if required the historic
preservation board, shall review and approve the substantial rehabilitation or
restoration of a facade, business location or storefront where new signage
under this section is proposed. Such rehabilitation or restoration shall be
substantially completed, prior to the actual installation of any signage
approved under this section.
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maximum of 30 square feet.
three square feet in area. Generally, letters shall not exceed six inches in height unless
design-review,
in the city.
Sec. 138-51 —Signs for schools and religious institutions
Religious institutions and schools shall be permitted 30 square feet of aggregate siqnaqe
area or the maximum allowed for the underlyinq zoning district, whichever is larger.
j A temporary sign identifying a religious event or holiday may be permitted under the
following criteria:
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(1) A maximum of one temporary sign per street front, no larger than 30 sq. ft.
each.
(2) Temporary signs may be installed up to 30 days prior to the religious event or
holiday and shall be removed at the end of the religious event or holiday. •
(3) Temporary signs may include projected images of the religious event or
holiday; however projected images shall not be permitted facing any residential
building or residential zoning district.
(4) The design, projection, materials, location and installation method of temporary
signs shall be subject to the design review or certificate of appropriateness
process, as applicable.
Sec. 138-8. 138-52- Signs for oceanfront and bayfront buildings.
(a) Oceanfront signs. Signs located between the erosion control line (ECL) and the main
structure shall be limited to the following:
(1) One (1) sign identifying the main structure, sign area not to exceed one
(1) percent of the wall area facing the ECL with a maximum size of 75
square feetj. d
One (1) sign per accessory use, sign area not to exceed 20 square feet.
A flat sign located on a wall facing an extension of a dead-end street,
municipal parking lot or park, and within the area designated as the
dune district or the required 50-foot rear yard setback at the ground
level, may be permitted with a maximum size of ten (10) square feet of
sign for only one accessory use.
(4) Illuminated signs shall only consist of flush-mounted, back-lit letters. This
does not apply to the MXE district.
(b) Bayfront signs. Bayfront buildings shall have no more than one (1)sign facing the bay,
limited to the main permitted use. Such sign shall only consist of flush-mounted, back-lit
letters, with copy limited to the main permitted use. The area of such sign shall not exceed
one (1) percent of the wall area facing the bay with a maximum size of 50 square feet. The
design and location of the sign shall be approved by the design review process or certificate
of appropriateness process as applicable.
Sec. 138414. 138-53- . Interconnected retail.
{d) - - - - - • - - -- - - - - --- -- - - - - - - - - -
eection.
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(e) - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -of the sign shall be the same as if the sign fronted on a street.
Vie- - - - - - - - - - - . .
(i For retail storefronts that share interior connecting openings, required bathrooms or
other common facilities, the following criteria shall be met before separate individual main use
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 access from the street
with its own separate, main entrance.
(3) Each of the interconnected businesses shall have a minimum storefront width
of 20 linear feet.
(4) The maximum width of the interconnecting opening between businesses shall
not exceed 12 feet.
(5) The individual sign for a storefront that interconnects with another business
shall not exceed three-fourths of the storefront where it is located.
(6) The aggregate sign area for all the interconnected storefronts
with each other shall not exceed the maximum sign area permitted for the
combined linear frontage under Article II peer storefront under_cection 138 172
for CD zoning districts.
138-54.- Legal nonconforming use signage— residential district
Signage regulations for legal nonconforming use in a residential district shall be the regulations
for CD-1 zoning district.
Sec. 43840. 138-55.- or ILegal nonconforming
signs.
land-development-regulations-
(c) The copy or content of nonconforming Fesf signs and-pole signs may not be altered.
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database or which have been designated as historic sites may be rcpaiFcd-er-restoro4
shall not be changed
approved by the historic preservation board, shall not be required to meet existing sign
(a) General provisions.
(1) Nonconforming signs which are damaged by any cause may be repaired if the cost of
repair does not exceed 50 percent of the current replacement value of the sign, except
as otherwise provided herein. Such repairs shall be limited to routine painting, repair and
replacement of electrical components; change of copy shall not be permitted.
Notwithstanding this provision, signs painted directly on the surface of a building or
painted directly on a flat surface affixed to a building may only be repainted to conform to
all requirements of these land development regulations.
(2) The copy or content of existing nonconforming roof signs and pole signs may not be
altered, except as otherwise provided herein.
(3) Existing nonconforming roof signs and pole signs shall be removed if ownership or use
of the advertised building or business changes, except as otherwise provided herein.
(b) Legal nonconforming signs located within a local or National Register historic district or
local historic site.
(1) Existing legal nonconforming signs, including roof and pole signs located within a site
containing at least one contributing structure, or within a local historic site, may be
repaired or restored regardless of cost and may be retained regardless of change in
ownership if all of the following criteria are met:
a. The sign was installed within 30 years of the associated structure's initial
construction according to the City of Miami Beach Building Permit Records. If no
city building permit record exists, the applicant shall submit historical
documentation which demonstrates the sign was installed within approximately
30 years of the structure's initial construction.
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b. The sign shall retain its existing content and copy, or the original content
and copy may be restored consistent with historical documentation.
c. The location and design of the existing sign is consistent with the
architectural style of the existing structure and does not detract from the
character of the existing structure, or the established context of the surrounding
streetscape.
(2) Signs, including roof and pole signs, which were installed on a building-or site located
within a local or National Register historic district containing at least one contributing
building, or within a local historic site but were subsequently removed or altered, may be
reconstructed subiect to the Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria or Design Review
Criteria as applicable, in Chapter 118 and herein, if all of the following criteria are met:
a. The sign was located within a site located within a local or National
a. The sign was permitted within 30 years of the associated structure's initial
construction according to the City of Miami Beach Building Permit Records. If no
city building permit record exists, the applicant shall submit historical
documentation which demonstrates the sign was installed within approximately
30 years of the structure's initial construction.
b. Substantial historical evidence of the original configuration of the sign is
available.
c. The original content, design, dimensions and copy of the sign shall be
reconstructed consistent with substantial historical documentation, and the sign
shall be located in close proximity to the original location on the building or site.
d. The location and design of the sign is consistent with a historical period of
significance and does not detract from the architectural character of the structure
on which it is located, or the established context of the surrounding streetscape.
(3 Si•ns incl _i • roof and sole si•ns which were ins - led on a noncontribu in. buildin• or
site located within a local historic district but were subsequently removed or altered, may
be reconstructed subject to Certificate of Appropriateness approval by the Historic
Preservation Board based on the criteria in Chapter 118 and herein, if all of the following
criteria are met:
a. The noncontributing building or structure was initially constructed prior to 1966.
b. The sign was permitted within 10 years of the associated structure's initial construction
accordin• to the City of Miami Beach Building Permit Records. If no city buildi • permit
record exists, the applicant shall submit historical documentation which demonstrates
the sign was installed within approximately 10 years of the structure's initial construction.
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c. Substantial historical evidence of the original configuration of the sign is available.
d. le on•ina conten desi•n dimensio s and co. of he si•n shall be recon ructed
consistent with substantial historical documentation, and the sign shall be located in
close •roximity to the original location on the building or site. e. The location and design
of the sign is consistent with a historical period of significance and does not detract from
the architectural character of the structure on which it is located. or the established
context of the surrounding streetscape.
(4){3}The renovation or reconstruction of an eligible sign(s) shall be reviewed in accordance
with the Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria as set forth in section 118-564 of the city
code or the Design Review Criteria as set forth is section 118-251 as applicable, and shall
not be required to meet existing sign regulations as it pertains to the overall size, location
and number of signs. The renovated or reconstructed sign shall not be construed as
additional signage, but rather the retention of original historic elements of a building or
structure.
{4)(5)A change of copy may be approved by the Historic Preservation Board or Design
Review Board as applicable, provided the sign meets the criteria in (1), (2L or (3) 4
above.
(c) Legal nonconforming signs located outside a local or National Register historic district, or
local historic site.
(1) Existing nonconforming signs, including roof and pole signs, located outside of a local
historic district or local historic site, may be repaired or restored regardless of cost and
may be retained regardless of change in ownership if all of the following criteria are met
and subject to the design review process:
a. The existing structure, to which the sign is associated, is characteristic of
a specific architectural style constructed in the city prior to 1966, including, but
not limited to, Vernacular, Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco, Streamline Moderne,
Post War Modern or variations thereof.
b. The sign was installed within approximately 10 years of the associated
structure's initial construction according to the City of Miami Beach Building
Permit Records. If no city building permit record exists, the applicant shall submit
historical documentation which demonstrates the approximate date of
installation.
c. The sign shall retain its existing content and copy or the original content
and copy may be restored consistent with substantial historical documentation.
d. The location and design of the existing sign is consistent with the
architectural style of the existing structure and does not detract from the
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character of the existing structure, or the established context of the surrounding
streetscape.
(2) Signs, including roof and pole signs which were installed on a building or site but were
subsequently removed or altered, may be reconstructed subject to the Design Review
Criteria in Chapter 118 and herein, if all of the following criteria are met:
The existing structure, to which the sign is associated, is characteristic of
a specific architectural style constructed in the city prior to 1966, including, but
not limited to, Vernacular, Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco, Streamline Moderne,
Post War Modern or variations thereof.
b. The sign was permitted within approximately 10 years of the associated
structure's initial construction according to the City of Miami Beach Building
Permit Records. If no city building permit record exists, the applicant shall submit
historical documentation which demonstrates the sign was installed within
approximately 10 years of the structure's initial construction.
c. Substantial historical evidence of the original configuration of the sign is
available.
d. The original content, design, dimensions and copy of the sign shall be
reconstructed consistent with substantial historical documentation, and the sign
shall be located in close proximity to the original location on the building or site.
e. The location and design of the sign is consistent with a historical period of
significance and does not detract from the architectural character of the structure
on which it is located, or the established context of the surrounding streetscape.
(3) Such renovation or reconstruction shall be approved consistent with the Design Review
Criteria as set forth in section 118-251 of the City Code and shall not be required to meet
existing sign regulations as it pertains to overall size, location and number of signs. The
renovated or reconstructed sign shall not be construed as additional signage, but rather
the retention of original architecturally significant elements of a building or structure.
(4) A change of copy may be approved by the Design Review Board, provided the sign
meets the criteria in (1) or (2) above.
Sec. 438-201. 138-56- Signs for filling stations and other uses selling gasoline.
Signs for filling stations and any other use that sells gasoline shall be subject to the following:
Type of Sign Number Sign Area Aggregate Special
Area Conditions
Flat wall signs or Total of one 40 square feet None.
canopy/marquee sign: (1) sign per maximum. 80 square
Identifying the name of the street feet
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establishment. frontage. maximum.
20 square feet
maximum for=each
Detached pole/monument One,� in 40 square Height shall not
signs: Identifying the fixed sign addition, the price sign feet exceed 25 feet to
name of the establishment shall be no greater
or prices. per site. than the minimum maximum. the top of the sign.
necessary to meet
state requirements.
The information
displayed by a
Service bay identification: One sign service bay
Providing direction or per service Five (5) square feet 15 square identification sign
instructions but containing bay located maximum. feet shall be in
no advertising material. on the maximum. compliance with
premises. state law and
chapter 8A of the
County Code.
Service island The information
identification: Indicating One m sign
displayed by a
type of service offered, per service service island
prices of gasoline and island Five (5) square feet 10 square identification sign
other relevant information located on maximum. feet shall be in
or instructions but the maximum. compliance with
containing no advertising premises. state law and
material. chapter 8A of the
County Code.
Signs having copy indicating the sale of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products: The height of
the letters shall not exceed two 21 inches.
Sec. 438-285. 138-58-Vertical retail center signs.
(a) Definitions.
(1) A vertical retail center means a commercial building with a minimum of
150,000 gross square footage floor area, exclusive of floor area for excess
parking and, including multiple commercial uses that are located above the
ground floor. This definition shall not include buildings that are predominantly
office or nonretail uses.
(2) An eligible use in a vertical retail center is a use with a minimum of 12,500
square feet that shall be is-either-retail, restaurant, food market or personal
fitness center.
(b) Criteria.
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(1) The center may have signs on only two street frontages, the location and
configuration of which shall be subject to design review approval. The
cumulative sum of the sign areas on a facade, including corners, approved
under this provision, shall be up to five t51 percent of the building facade on
which they are located. Signs located on a building corner shall be up to five
(5) percent of the smallest adjoining building facade, subject to design review
or historic preservation board approval, whichever has jurisdiction.
(2) The center shall have no more than six n business identification signs in
each permitted facade or corner. Each business identification sign shall not
occupy more than one percent of the wall area.
(3) An eligible use in a vertical retail center may, subject to the limitations
contained in (b) (2) above, have no more than two (2) business identification
signs on the external walls or projections of the center, exhibiting the name
of the establishment and/or its brand identifying logo only. Individual capital
letters shall not exceed four feet six inches in height.
(4) A vertical retail center may have a roof-top project identification sign, not
including the name of any tenant of the project, in the sole discretion of the
design review and/or historic preservation boards, whichever by law has
jurisdiction.
(5) Project entrance identification signs for the center are allowed. A project
entrance identification sign may be wall mounted or projecting and may be
located immediately adjacent to each vehicular or pedestrian entry to the
project. Such signs may be up to 30 square feet in total sign area and may
not exceed ten 10 feet in overall height, subject to design review approval.
(6) Ground floor retail signage shall be as permitted in sectisn-1-38472
sections 138-16 and 138-18, one sign per store. In addition to the above,
any retail use greater than 40,000 square feet on the ground floor may have
one (1) additional wall or double-faced projecting sign, not to exceed 175
square feet, subject to design review approval.
(7) Project directory signs for a vertical retail center may be located inside the
center near each vehicular or pedestrian entrance to the project, not visible
from the right-of-way. These signs may be no more than 18 square feet in
signage area per sign face and wall mounted or freestanding. Such project
directory signs may list all tenants on all floors within the center and have a
"You are Here" type map to orientate guests and visitors.
(8) Uses in vertical retail centers may also have business identification signs on
interior walls, not visible from the right-of-way.
(9) The design review board, or historic preservation board, whichever by law
has jurisdiction, shall approve a sign master plan for the center prior to the
issuance of any sign permit. The appropriate board shall have design review
authority over all signs above ground level; building and planning staff may
approve all signs at ground level, as well as any replacement signage for
new occupants within the previously approved Sign Areas, provided the
same are otherwise in compliance with the criteria set forth herein.
(10) There shall be no variances from this section.
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Sec. 138-203. 138-59- Signs for major cultural institutions.
Signs for major cultural institutions, as defined in section 142-1032, shall be subject to the
following:
Type of Sign Number Sign Area Special Conditions
Flat wall signs or Total number of signs Total sign area to be
canopy/marquee sign: to be determined determined under the None.
Identifying the name of the under the design design review
institution. review procedures. procedures.
Detached monument Height and size of
signs: Identifying the name One (1) fixed sign per 15 square feet monument shall be
of the institution. site. maximum. determined under the
design review process.
Sec. 13842. 138-60. - Pennants, banners reamers,fFlags and flagpoles.
(a) Pennants, banners, streamers, and all other fluttering, spinning or similar typc signs
( )(a) Only National flags and flags of political subdivisions of the United States, flags of
civic, charitable, fraternal, and welfare and of organizations, and flags of nationally or
internationally recognized symbols of cultural diversity Flags and flagpoles shall be permitted,
and must meet the following requirements, except during nationally recognized holidays:
(1) Flagpoles shall be permanently affixed to the ground, building or other
structure in a manner acceptable to the building official.
(2) Flagpoles shall not exceed 50 feet in height above grade when affixed at
ground level. The length of flagpoles permanently affixed to buildings or other
structures shall be approved through the design review process, not to
exceed 25 feet above the height of the main roof deck.
Q1 The installation of permanent flagpoles projecting over public property shall
require approval from the public works department.
(4) Attached or detached flagpoles in single-family districts shall not exceed 30
feet in height, as measured from grade.
( } (b) Temporary flagpoles may be affixed to buildings or other structures without requiring a
building permit or approval from the public works department. For exempt temporary
flagpoles:
a7(1) The flagpole shall be of a temporary nature, i.e., not permanently affixed to
the structure.
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19-:(2) The mounting hardware must be placed at least six feet, eight inches above
ground level.
e-(3) The flag may not exceed three feet by five feet and must be made of flame-
retardant material.
d..(4) No portion of any flag that extends over public property shall be less than
nine feet above such property, measured vertically directly beneath the flag
to grade.
e-(5) All temporary flags and flagpoles must be immediately removed upon the
issuance of an official hurricane warning.
(4) Detached flagpoles shall have the following setback requirements:
a-{Any yard facing a street: Ten feet.
i.(2)Interior side yard: Seven and one-half feet.
e-(3)Rear yard, oceanfront, bayfront: Ten feet.
(5) (d) The length of the flag shall be one-fourth the length of the pole when affixed to the
ground and one-third the length of the pole for flags on roofs, structures or buildings. The
width of the flag shall be two-thirds of the length.
(6) (e) The arrangement, location and number of flags and flagpoles in excess of one (1) per
property shall be determined by the design review process.
(c) Any nonconforming pennant, banner, streamer, fluttering or spinning device, flag or
Sec. 438-44. 138-61- Display of signs or advertisement on vehicles; prohibited
prohibitions; exemptions; penalties.
(a) Signs attached to or placed on a vehicle (including trailers) that is parked on public
or private property shall be prohibited. This prohibition, however, does not apply in the
following cases:
(1) Identification of a firm or its principal products on a vehicle operating during
the normal hours of business or parked at the owner's residence; provided,
however, that no such vehicle shall be parked on public or private property
with signs attached or placed on such vehicle for the purpose of advertising a
business or firm or calling attention at the location of a business or firm.
(2) Vehicles carrying advertising signs dealing with the candidacy of individuals
for elected office or advertising propositions to be submitted and voted upon
by the people. This exemption, however, shall cease seven (7) days after the
date of the election in which the person was finally voted upon.
(3) -- - - -, - - - - - - - - - - -
on.
Vehicles which require governmental identification, markings or insignias of a
local, state or federal government agency.
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(5)(4) Signs that are authorized under chapter 10-4(b) and 8A-276 of the Code of
Miami-Dade County.
(-63(5) All other signs on vehicles advertising a business or firm shall be removed or
covered when the vehicle is parked on public or private property.
{-74(6) All allowable signs on vehicles which are removable are to be removed
during nonbusiness hours.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an advertising vehicle in or upon the
following streets and highways under the city's jurisdiction: all of Ocean Drive, and the
residential area bounded by and including 6th Street on the south, North Lincoln Lane on
the north, Lenox Avenue on the west, and Drexel Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue on the
east. An advertising vehicle is any wheeled conveyance designed or used for the primary
purpose of displaying advertisements. Advertising vehicles shall not include or attach any
trailers or haul any other vehicle or trailer.
This section shall not apply to:
(1) Any vehicle which displays an advertisement or business notice of its owner,
so long as such vehicle is engaged in the usual business or regular work of
the owner, and not used merely, mainly, or primarily to display
advertisements;
(2) Mass transit, public transportation - - . -
the Electrowave);
(3) Taxicabs; or
(4) Any vehicle exempted under section 1384461(a) above.
(c) Penalties. A violation of the provisions of subsection (a) shall be subject to the
enforcement procedures and fines set forth in chapter 30, Article III of this Code. A violation
of the provisions of subsection (b) shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-14
of this Code.
ARTICLE IV. -TEMPORARY SIGNS
Sec. 138-131. - Generally.
(a) Temporary signs may be erected or posted and may be maintained only as
authorized by and in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(b) Temporary signs other than those affixed directly to a window and composed of
paper, cardboard, plastic film or other similar material, shall require a permit as set forth in
articles I and II of this chapter.
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(4-mcl For temporary signs six square feet or larger, a bond shall be posted prior to
erection of the sign in an amount determined by the building official based upon the
estimated cost of removal of the sign. However, no bond shall be required in excess of the
amount provided in appendix A. The bond shall be refundable upon removal of the sign.
signs: ..
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(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 sign, poster, placard
or automobile bumper strip.
Sec. 138-132. —Temporary Business signs, general requirements.
(a) Temporary business signs are signs identifying a particular activity, service, product,of
sale, or lease, of limited duration, or announcing political candidates seeking public office, or
advocating positions related to ballot issues, or exercising freedom of speech.
(b) There shall be a maximum of two L2j permits for the same premises within one Ln
calendar year for signs requiring permits. -:: - - -- - --- •- - - ---- -= • _
(c) The sign area for window signs shall not exceed ten 10 percent of total window area.
The sign area for nonwindow signs for a nonconforming business in a residential district is
four square feet. The sign area for nonwindow signs for a business in a nonresidential district
is 15 square feet.
(d) Temporary business signs may be erected and maintained fora period not to exceed
cfcct and maintain such signs beyond the 30 days, after the manager finds that such
(d) Location. Temporary business signs shall be located only upon the lot in which the
special use, activity, service, product or sale is to occur.
Sec. 138-133. — Temporary Construction signs regulations for business, real estate,
construction, and election/free speech signs.
(a) Purpose and Intent. 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). Construction ns
l,
(b) Setback, height regulations for temporary business, real estate, construction, and
election/free speech signs. Unless affixed to a fence or an existing building, detached signs
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shall be setback ten feet from any property line. Maximum height to the top of a detached sign
affixed to •osts or a fence shall be five 5 feet above •rade in a sin•le famil and m I 'f-u i
residential districts and 12 feet above grade in all other districts. Maximum height to the top of
a flat sign affixed to a building shall not extend above the first floor in single family and
multifamily districts and shall not extend above the second story of such building in all other
districts.
(c) Timeframe, removal. Temporary signs shall only be allowed for a period beginning
with the temporary activity which is the subject of the sign and must be removed within six
months seven (7) days from the date the temporary activity ceases. Temporary business
signs may be erected and maintained for a period not to exceed 30 days, except that the city
manager may approve an extension of time for the business to erect and maintain such signs
beyond the 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 30 days shall terminate concurrent with the termination of the public construction.
(d) Number. There shall be a maximum of one (1) temporary sign per street
frontage, with the exception of election/free speech signs, which shall not exceed one (1)
temporary sign per residential or commercial unit.
(e) Copy - - - -- -- • - --- e - ' -' . - -- - e - - -- - •-- '•'. Artistic
murals or ornamental signs are permitted on construction fences surrounding a construction
site the project site, subject to the provisions contained herein and design review approval.
(d) Type. Signs may be flat wall signs, part of a fence, or rigid detached signs, affixed to
posts or a construction fence. Banners are prohibited. The sign area for window signs shall
not exceed 10 percent of total window area.
(e) Size, Single Family. The sign area for single-family signs is shall not exceed four
square feet.
(f) Size, multifamily. The sign area for a multifamily zoning district shall not exceed 16
square feet.
(g) Size, all other districts. The sign area for all other districts shall not exceed one Lil
square foot per three ai linear feet of street frontage, not to exceed 75 square feet. The area
they shall not exceed ten percent of the total sign area and numbers shall not exceed six
final certificate of occupancy or a certificate of completion, whichever applies.
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(h) With the exception of election/free speech signs and temporary window signs, Aall
signs shall be reviewed under the design review process. - - - - _ -•e - . . e" -
fence. Banners are prohibited. Should the permitted construction sign be part of a
- •• - • : - - - - - - - - - - --- - - -- - - - - '•
Sec. 138-134. - Election headquarter signs.
(b) In a commercial district or industrial district the number is limited only by sign area
(G)Laj The sign area in commercial or industrial districts for campaign headquarters shall not
have a sign area limitation. Each candidate may have four Lttj campaign headquarters which
shall be registered with the city clerk. ' -- -:-• -- - - - - •: . .
applicable. - - - -(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to paste, glue, print, paint or to affix or attach by any
wahibited. - - - -•-e - - -' - - •••. a - - •- - - - - - - e -- "a :- - - c__-"
- ---,, - - •- - - - --
information -
for the strip sign shall be two inches by 18 inches. "Open House" type signs shall be 22 inches
by 16 inches.
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(e) Special conditions for these real estate signs shall be as follows:
feet. - - - - - - - -
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
c. A designation following such name as being either a "Realtor,"
d. The telephone number of such realtor, broker or owner.
c. The words "By Appointment Only"; 'Waterfront"; "Pool."
(1) "Open House" type signs may be red and white or black and white. No-signs
{5) Each primary sign shall receive a permit from the license department, which
(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
(d) Temporary real estate signs shall be removed within seven days of the sale or lease of
(e) Special-seeditiens for these real estate signs shall be as follows:
Height shall not exceed seven feet.
a Zoning information.
b. Size of property and/or building.
c. Permitted use of property.
{3) No signs are permitted on public property.
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ehall charge a fee per sign as provided in appendix A or at no cost if
Sec. 138-137. - Banners and-balloon-cign&
(a) Balloon signs are prohibited in all zoning districts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for
special events authorized in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the city,
sponsor's cold air balloon signs and inflatables tethered to the ground may be permitted, but
only to the extent said signs and inflatables are approved pursuant to the special event review
procedures as established by the city. Balloon signs are hot or cold air balloons or other gas
filled figures or similar type signs.
(b) There shall be a maximum of one banner per structure.
(b) One (1) temporary banner per calendar year, per property, may be erected and maintained
for a period not to exceed 14 days.
1. Area shall not exceed 100 sq. ft.
2. Design shall be subject to administrative design review and approval.
(c) A building permit shall be required. The building official shall require a performance bond in
an amount determined necessary in order to insure its removal, but not less than the amount
provided in Appendix A. Temporary banners shall not be used for construction signs.
Sec. 138-138. -Garage sale signs.
(a) Garage sale signs are signs advertising garage sales.
(b) The maximum number of garage sale signs shall be one.
(c) The sign area shall be 12 inches by 18 inches.
(d) The garage sale signs are allowed once yearly for a maximum period of two { days
commencing on the first day of the sale and ending at the close of the sale.
(e) A garage sale sign may only be posted during the effective time of a valid garage sale
permit issued by the city.
Sec. 138-139. -Cultural institutions temporary banner.
(a) A cultural institution shall be defined as one that engages in the performing arts
(including, but not limited to, music, dance and theater), or visual arts (including, but not
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limited to, painting, sculpture, and photography), or engages in cultural activities, serves the
general public and has a permanent presence in the city.
(b) The institution shall be designated by the Internal Revenue Service as tax exempt
pursuant to section 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(c) The institution shall have an established state corporate charter for at least one year
prior to the application for approval and be maintained for duration of the approval.
(d) A cultural institution may have temporary banners identifying a special event, exhibit or
performance, there shall be a maximum of two banners per structure-, no larger than 30
square feet each.
(e) Banners may be installed up to 30 days prior to the special cultural event, exhibit or
performance and shall be removed at the end of the special event, exhibit or performance.
(f) Cultural institutions may use projected images of the special event, exhibit or
performance up to a maximum of 30 days prior to the special event, exhibit or performance,,
and shall be removed within one (1) day of the event_
(g) Design of the banners and manner and duration (hours) of projection shall be subject
to approval through the design review process.
(5) There shall be a maximum of three banners per structure.
{6) The size of the banners shall be determined through the design review or certificate of
{7) Banners may be installed up to 30 days prior to the special cultural event, exhibit or
Sec. 138-140. -Vacant storefront covers and signs.
(a) Purpose. Vacant storefronts create blighted economic and social conditions contrary
to the viable and healthy economic, aesthetic and social fabric that the city has cultivated and
encouraged in its commercial zoning districts. The purpose of this section is to encourage and
regulate the screening of the interior of vacant storefronts with aesthetically compatible and
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attractive material, to obscure the deteriorated or deconstructed conditions of vacant
storefronts, and to allow temporary signs to be included on this material.
(b) Definition. For purposes of this section, a vacant storefront is any ground floor
business establishment that is unoccupied.
(c) Applicability. The requirements of this section apply only to the ground floor windows
and doors of vacant storefronts that face a public right-of-way.
(d) Storefront window cover permitted for vacant storefronts. Windows and doors may be
completely screened with an opaque material obscuring the interior. The materials used to
satisfy this requirement shall be subject to review and approval by the planning department
design review staff, in accordance with applicable design review and historic preservation
criteria, and shall consist of 60-pound weight paper, or similar opaque material. Windows
covered in accordance with this section may remain covered until issuance of a certificate of
use or occupancy for the new occupant, whichever occurs first.
(e) Temporary signs permitted. Material applied to windows in conformity with this section
shall not contain general advertising signs or other prohibited sign types. Such material may
contain signs that comply with the regulations of this chapter, as follows:
(1) Artistic or super graphics in accordance with section 138-204, which may cover 100
percent of the window; and
(2) Other types of signage allowed by this chapter, including real estate signs in
and construction signs in accordance with section 138-
133; signage under this provision may be incorporated into artistic or super graphics as
referenced in (1) above, however text of such signage shall be limited to no more than 25
percent of the total window area of the vacant storefront.
The design and material of all proposed signs under this section shall require review by the
planning department design review staff, in accordance with applicable design review and
historic preservation criteria.
(f) City-provided storefront cover. The city may also produce and provide preapproved
storefront covers, with or without charge, to encourage the coverage of vacant storefronts.
Covers provided by the city shall also satisfy the requirements of this section.
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Sec. 138-202. - Signs for shopping centers.
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(a) Non-electronic graphics and images. Artistic murals, graphics and images,
composed of paint, tile, stone, or similar, non- electronic medium, which
have no commercial association, may be applied to a building or structure, if
approved by the design review board or historic preservation board, as
applicable, in accordance with the applicable design review or certificate of
appropriateness criteria.
(b) Electronic graphics and images. Artistic murals, graphics and images,
including projected or illuminated still images and/or neon banding,
composed of an electronic medium, which have no commercial association,
may be installed on a building or structure, if approved by the design review
board or historic preservation board, as applicable, in accordance with the
applicable design review or certificate of appropriateness criteria.
Additionally, such electronic graphics and images shall comply with the
following:
1 . Unless movin• ima•es are a. 'roved b the desi•n review board or
historic 'reservation board as a• •licable only still, non-moving, murals,
graphics or images shall be permitted.
(2) The maximum number of electronic murals, graphics or images shall not
exceed two (2) per property.
(3) Unless a larger size is approved by the design review board or historic
preservation board, as applicable, the maximum size of an electronic
mural, graphic or image shall not exceed 100 square feet when facing a
street or sidewalk.
(4) All such electronic murals, graphics or images shall only be permitted in
commercial or mixed-use districts and shall not be permitted to face a
residential district.
(5) A minimum distance separation of 1,500 feet shall be required from
properties with electronic murals, graphics or images.
(6) All such electronic murals, graphics or images shall
sna#1 either be reduced in illumination to a maximum of 250 nits or net
kffletiell or be turned off between the hours of 12:00 am and
7:00 am, 7 days a week.
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SECTION 2. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, and it is
hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made part of
the Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida. The sections of this ordinance may be
renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such intention, and, the word "ordinance" may
be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word.
SECTION 3. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect ten days following adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /9 day of OC, . ✓, 2016.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 19, 2016
10:55 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
SUBJECT: SIGNAGE ORDINANCE:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, BY STRIKING IN ITS
ENTIRETY CHAPTER 138, "SIGNS;" AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW
CHAPTER 138, "SIGNS," AMENDING AND MODIFYING ALL EXISTING
REGULATIONS FOR ALL SIGNS IN ALL DISTRICTS, INCLUDING GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS, EXEMPT SIGNS, PROHIBITED SIGNS, PERMITTED SIGNS,
NON-CONFORMING SIGNS, SPECIFIC DISTRICT SIGNS, SPECIFIC
CONDITION SIGNS, TEMPORARY SIGNS, AND ARTISTIC OR SUPER
GRAPHICS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY;
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the Ordinance.
ANALYSIS
BACKGROUND
On February 10, 2016, at the request of Commissioner Arriola, the City Commission referred an
ordinance amendment pertaining to signs to the Land Use and Development Committee (Item
C4G). On April 20, 2016, the Land Use Committee discussed the proposal and recommended
that the City Commission refer the proposed ordinance to the Planning Board, Design Review
Board and Historic Preservation Board for consideration and recommendation.
On May 11, 2016, the City Commission referred the attached ordinance to the Planning Board,
Design Review Board and Historic Preservation Board (Item C4F).
The Design Review Board reviewed the proposed changes on July 5, 2016 and the Historic
Preservation Board reviewed the proposed changes on June 14, 2016. The Board's
recommended changes have been included in the attached draft ordinance, as it pertains to
Section 138-55. — Legal Nonconforming Signs.
On July 6, 2016, at the request of Commissioner Arriola, the City Commission referred an
additional supplemental signage ordinance amendment pertaining to Section 138-204. —Artistic
or super graphics (item C4D). On July 27, 2016, the proposed ordinance amendment came
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before the Planning Board as a discussion item.
ANALYSIS
The American Planning Association (APA) recognizes that signs are an integral part of the
character of a neighborhood, and being such, special care should be taken in the regulation and
design of signs. Signs serve an important purpose in identifying businesses, commerce,
buildings and sites. When properly designed and executed, signage can also accentuate the
architecture of a building or structure.
Collectively, signage is a key component in place-making, giving an area a distinct feel. Signs
are often times used informally as wayfinding landmarks, giving residents and visitors alike, a
visual reference point for guidance. Concurrently, substandard sign regulations and poor sign
design can negatively impact a neighborhood, contribute to urban blight and deter quality
businesses. As such, land development regulations require appropriate signage in terms of
overall size, placement and dimensions. Additionally, sign regulations should promote, not
constrict, creativity. As noted in literature from the APA: "Care in the design of signs— both
public and private—is seen as a part of a larger effort in improving the quality of various
places within a community."
The enforcement of sign regulations and design guidelines should be simple and straight the
point. This allows for both city staff and applicants to have a clear understanding of the
regulations and how they are applied. Chapter 138 of the Land Development Regulations
(LDR's) provides the City's existing signage regulations and minimum design standards for
private properties. Chapter 138 also deals with requirements for business signage, temporary
signage, as well as prohibited signage. However, the layout of the chapter is cumbersome,
repetitive, and difficult to navigate. Additionally, the chapter's design standards are minimal and
often do not provide applicants with sufficient information to determine the intent of the
regulations. As a result, this has necessitated a regulatory environment that is lengthy and
complex.
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The proposed ordinance modifies Chapter 138 of the LDR's, in order to improve the overall
design of exterior building signage, as well as streamline the approval process. The
modifications would complement the City's other efforts in streamlining the regulatory review
process. The proposed ordinance revises the existing regulatory language, utilizing best
practices in order to accomplish the following:
• Enhance, improve, and maintain the quality of signage throughout the city.
• Promote sound urban design principles through the use of appropriate and well- designed
s ig nag e.
• Improve the aesthetic appearance of new signs and maintain protections for designated
historic signs.
• Prevent future nonconforming signage.
• Reduce the number and type of sign variances.
• Streamline the permitting processes with simplified and clearer regulations.
New Regulatory Charts
The proposed ordinance reorganizes Chapter 138 with sections that complement each another
and are grouped together under the same Articles. The regulations and design standards for the
different types of permissible non-temporary signs are all grouped together under Article II.
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Article I I is proposed to be modified in order to transfer information from a complicated table in
section 138-172, to a series of condensed charts that carry all the pertinent information for the
types of sign being sought. Each section describes the types of sign regulated by that chart,
and provides regulations for signs in a more detailed and transparent fashion. Additionally, the
charts contain graphics to better illustrate the individual sign types.
Substantive Modifications
The following is a summary of the substantive revisions proposed:
1) Currently the maximum area for wall signs is 30 SF (20 SF plus 1 SF for every 3
linear feet of frontage, up to a maximum of 30 SF).
For example, a business with 50 feet of frontage would be allowed
the maximum area of 30 SF (20 SF + ((50-20)/3) = 30 SF.
A business with 100 feet of frontage would also only be allowed the
maximum area of 30 SF.
A business with a frontage of 10 feet is allowed a minimum sign area
of 20 SF.
As proposed, 0.75 SF of sign area would be allowed for ever foot of linear frontage with
a minimum of 15 SF and maximum of 100 SF. In the examples above the following
changes would apply:
• A business with 50 feet of frontage would be allowed 37.5 SF (vs. 30
SF).
A business with 100 feet of frontage would be allowed 75 SF (vs. 30
SF).
A business with 10 feet of frontage would be allowed 15 SF (vs. 20
SF).
As shown in the attached illustrations, the above changes will allow business signage that
is more in proportion to the size of the façade.
2) The maximum height for detached signs is currently subject only to Design
Review or Certificate of Appropriateness approval.As proposed, the height is still subject
to the same approval process; however the height cannot exceed 10 feet.
3) Signs for Cultural institutions temporary banners have been modified to reduce
the maximum number per structure from three (3) to two (2), and the maximum size has
been reduced from being solely subject to design review or certificate of
appropriateness process, to 30 SF. However, the approval now is proposed to be done
administratively as opposed having to be reviewed by the DRB or HPB.
4) Building I.D. signs within the RM-3 district are currently allowed with a wall area not
exceed 1% of the façade area, subject to DRB or HPB approval. As proposed, building
I.D. signs could be approved administratively.
5) Currently within single family districts religious institutions, clubs, and schools are
allowed a sign area of up to 30 SF, and schools within a multifamily district are allowed
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signs up to 30SF. As proposed, such uses would be permitted 30 square feet of
aggregate signage area or the maximum allowed for the underlying zoning district,
whichever is larger, subject to the design review or certificate of appropriateness
process. Temporary signs would also be allowed, up to 30 SF, and one per street front,
identifying a religious event or holiday. Such signs could be installed up to 30 days in
advance of the holiday and can also include projected images.
6) Section 138-55. — Legal nonconforming signs, has been rewritten in order to
allow more flexibility in the retention of legal nonconforming signs, especially for areas
which are not within a local or national register architectural district.
7) On July 6, 2016, at the request of Commissioner Arriola, the City Commission
referred an additional supplemental signage ordinance amendment pertaining to Section
138-204. — Artistic or super graphics (item C4D). Staff has recommended an alternate
modification to the language, which is included in the draft ordinance, to allow projecting
images as part of a super graphic, while maintaining the requirement that such images
shall be non-commercial in nature.
8 ) Lastly, the ordinance was reviewed to ensure compliance with recent United
States Supreme Court precedent, Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona, 135 S.Ct. 2218
(2015), which requires municipalities to enact content neutral temporary sign regulations.
In this regard, the regulations for temporary signs, including real estate, construction,
election/free speech signs have been consolidated to ensure the same seetback, height
and other regulations for these signs. All prior regulations regarding specific content
requirements have been removed.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW
On August 23, 2016, the Planning Board (by a 6-0 vote) transmitted the proposed Ordinance
with modifications to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation. The substantive
modifications are described below:
• Section 138-16: The current regulations regarding maximum sign area were
retained for lower and medium intensity residential districts (with a maximum allowable
sign area of 30 square feet), and the increased area for signage was limited to
commercially zoned properties and high intensity residential districts (with a maximum
allowable sign area up to 100 square feet).
Section 138-55: It was clarified that in order to reconstruct a non-conforming roof
or pole sign in an historic district, the site where the sign is reconstructed must contain at
least one contributing building on the site.
Section 138-33: Height regulations for temporary signs was made the same for
both single family and multifamily residential districts.
Section 138-139: It was clarified that projected images for a special events for
Cultural Institutions must cease display of such events one day after the event.
Section 138-204: A provision was added that illuminated super graphics shall not
be permitted in or facing a residential district.
On September 27, 2016, the Planning Board reviewed additional modifications to Sec 138-21
and 138-22, pertaining to minimum design standards and incentives. The Planning Board (by a
6-1 vote) transmitted the proposed modifications to the City Commission with a favorable
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recommendation.
SUMMARY/UPDATE
The subject Ordinance was approved at First reading on September 27, 2016, including
modifications to Sections 138-21 and 138-22 to incentivize unique and architecturally creative
signage. These sections, as well as non-substantive corrections, have been incorporated into
the draft ordinance for Second Reading.
As it pertains to Artistic Murals and Supergraphics, the City Commission directed the
administration to look at the following:
1. Minimum distance separation;
2. Regulating digital graphics;
3. Establishing a minimum distance from residential districts;
4. Enhancing the review process;
5. Creating a vehicle for public service messages.
Currently, artistic murals and super graphics are permitted in accordance with the following:
Artistic or super graphics and/or neon banding that have no commercial association
are permitted, and may or may not face a street, with the approval of the design review
board or historic preservation board, in accordance with the applicable design review
or certificate of appropriateness criteria.
As part of the ordinance re-write, this section of the code (Sec 138-204), was proposed to be
revised with the following additions:
1. The inclusion of projected or illuminated still/changing images;
2 . A provision that would not allow approved murals and supergraphics to face a
residential district.
Pursuant to the direction of the City Commission, and to address the specific areas noted
above, the administration has re-studied Sec 138-204, and would recommend the following
revisions:
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permitted, and may or may not face a street, with the approval of the design review board. If
Sec. 138-204.- Non-Commercial Graphics and Images.
(a) Non-electronic graphics and images. Artistic murals,_graphics and images, composed of
paint, tile, stone, or similar, non-electronic medium, which have no commercial association. may
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be applied to a building or structure, if approved by the design review board or historic
preservation board, as applicable, in accordance with the applicable design review or certificate
of appropriateness criteria.
( b ) Electronic graphics and images. Artistic murals, graphics and images, including
projected or illuminated still images and/or neon banding, composed of an electronic
medium, which have no commercial association, may be installed on a building or
structure, if approved by the design review board or historic preservation board, as
applicable, in accordance with the applicable design review or certificate of
appropriateness criteria. Additionally, such electronic graphics and images shall comply
with the following:
(1). Only still, non-moving, murals, graphics or images shall be permitted.
(2) The maximum number of electronic murals, graphics or images shall not exceed 2
per property.
(3) The maximum size of an electronic mural, graphic or image shall not exceed 100
square feet when facing a street or sidewalk.
(4) All such electronic murals, graphics or images shall only be permitted in commercial
or mixed-use districts and shall not be permitted to face a residential district.
(5) A minimum distance separation of 1,500 feet shall be required from properties with
electronic murals, graphics or images.
(6) All such electronic murals, graphics or images shall be turned off and shall not
function between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, 7 days a week.
As it pertains to 'public service messages,' the Administration and the City Attorney's Office
have no objection to the proposal in concept, and recognize the public benefit. However, in light
of recent US Supreme Court precedent in Reed v. Gown of Gilbert. Arizona, 135 S.Ct. 2218
(2015). Additional analysis as it pertains to the 'content' of a temporary sign (in this case
temporary message), is needed as all temporary messages and signs are supposed to be
treated the same. In order to avoid future legal challenges, the City Attorney's Office will be
further researching the applicable legal standards and will report back to the Commission.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the attached Ordinance,
subject to the following modification to Sec 138-204:
Artistic or super graphics and/or neon banding that have no commercial association arc
permitted, and may or may not face a street, with the approval of the design review board. If
they arc located in a local historic district or upon a historic site then it shall be reviewed by the
joint design review and historic preservation board pursuant to_chapter 118, article II.
Sec. 138-204.— Non-Commercial Graphics and Images.
(a) Non-electronic graphics and images. Artistic murals, graphics and images. composed of
paint, tile, stone, or similar, non-electronic medium, which have no commercial association. may
be applied to a building or structure, if approved by the design review board or historic
preservation board, as applicable, in accordance with the applicable design review or certificate
of appropriateness criteria.
_(b) Electronic graphics and images. Artistic murals, graphics and images. including projected
or illuminated still images and/or neon banding, composed of an electronic medium, which have
no commercial association. may be installed on a building or structure. if approved by the
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design review board or historic preservation board, as applicable, in accordance with the
applicable design review or certificate of appropriateness criteria. Additionally, such electronic
graphics and images shall comply with the following:
(1). Only still, non-moving, murals, graphics or images shall be permitted.
(2) The maximum number of electronic murals, graphics or images shall not exceed 2
per property.
(3) The maximum size of an electronic mural, graphic or image shall not exceed 100
square feet when facing a street or sidewalk.
(4) All such electronic murals, graphics or images shall only be permitted in commercial
or mixed-use districts and shall not be permitted to face a residential district.
(5) A minimum distance separation of 1,500 feet shall be required from properties with
electronic murals, graphics or images.
(6) All such electronic murals, graphics or images shall be turned off and shall not
function between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, 7 days a week.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In accordance with Charter Section 5.02, which requires that the "City of Miami Beach shall
consider the long term economic impact (at least 5 years) of proposed legislative actions," this
shall confirm that the City Administration City Administration evaluated the long term economic
impact (at least 5 years) of this proposed legislative action. The proposed Ordinance is not
expected to have a negative fiscal impact upon the City.
Legislative Tracking
Planning
Sponsor
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
ATTACHMENTS:
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