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1/10/03 ORDINANCE NO. 12330
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11000, AS AMENDED,
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, ENTITLED SD
SPECIAL DISTRICTS GENERAL PROVISIONS,
SECTION 602 SD -2 COCONUT GROVE CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SUBSECTION 602.3.2, TO
ALLOW CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE IN LIEU OF
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMITS FOR PROPOSALS THAT
COMPLY WITH THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE CODE
AS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE; CONTAINING A
REPEALER PROVISION, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting
of December 18, 2002, Item No. 8, following an advertised
hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB 96-02, by a six to zero (6-0)
vote, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of an amendment to Article 6,
Section 602, Subsection 602.3.2 of Ordinance No. 11000, as
hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after careful consideration of
this matter, deems it advisable and in the best interest of the
general welfare of the City of Miami and its inhabitants to grant
this amendment to Article 6, Section 602, Subsection 602.3.2 of
Ordinance No. 11000 as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Ordinance are adopted by reference and
incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The text of Article 6 of Ordinance No. 11000,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, is
amended in the following particulars:l�
"Article 6
SD SPECIAL DISTRICTS GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 602. SD -2 Coconut Grove Central Commercial
District.
Sec. 602.3. Class II Special Permit.
602.3.2. Considerations in making Class II Special
Permit determinations.
The purpose of the Class II Special Permit shall be to
ensure conformity of the application with the expressed
intent of this district, with the general
considerations listed in section 1305, and with the
special considerations listed below.
On primary pedestrian pathways as shown on the zoning
atlas, design guidelines in the "City of Miami Primary
Pedestrian Pathway Design Guides and Standards " shall
apply.
Certificates of compliance in lieu of Class II Special
Permits are instituted in an effort to facilitate
permitting procedures for proposals which fully comply
with the special design standards and guidelines
i� This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed
by the Mayor within ten days from the date it was passed and adopted.
If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the
effective date stated herein, whichever is later.
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contained in the SD -2 Coconut Grove Central Commercial
District Community Appearance Code, incorporated herein
by reference, and created to promote an elevated
quality of design and an enhanced general appearance in
the district.
Certificates of compliance in lieu of Class II Special
Permits shall be obtained pursuant to those procedures
set forth under section 1513 of this ordinance, as
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Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances insofar
as they are inconsistent or in conflicI t with the provisions of
this Ordinance are repealed.
Section 4. If any section, part of section, paragraph,
clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid,
the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty
(30) days after final reading and adoption thereof. a'
PASSED ON FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY this 23rd day of
January , 2003.
z/ This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed
by the Mayor within ten days from the date it was passed and adopted.
If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the
effective date stated herein, whichever is later.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING BY TITLE ONLY
this 27th day of February , 2003.
MANUEL A. DIAZ, MAYO
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA A. THOMP ON
CITY CLERK
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ITEM PZ 8
SECOND READING
PLANNING FACT SHEET
APPLICANT Planning and Zoning Department
HEARING DATE December 18, 2002
REQUEST/LOCATION Consideration of amending Article 6, Section 602 of
Zoning Ordinance 11000.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION Complete legal description on file with Hearing Boards.
PETITION Consideration of amending Ordinance No. 11000, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, by amending Article 6, Section 602 Coconut
Grove Central Commercial District, in order to allow for
Certificate of Compliance in -lieu of Class II Special
Permits for'proposals that comply with the "Community
Appearance Code", as incorporate by reference.
PLANNING
RECOMMENDATION Approval.
BACKGROUND AND
ANALYSIS The proposed amendment is in order to incorporate the
"Community Appearance Code" for the SD -2 Coconut
Grove Central Commercial District, as by reference and
as such allow for Certificates of Compliance in -lieu of
Class II Special Permits for the work covered in the
Code. This amendment will allow for two things: 1) an
expedited review and approval process for work that
conforms to the code, and 2) an enhanced quality of the
design elements covered by the code.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD Recommended approval to VOTE: 6-0
City Commission.
CITY COMMISSION Passed First Reading on
January 23, 2003.
APPLICATION NUMBER 02-062 Item #8
CITY OF MIAMI • PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130 PHONE (305) 416-1400
Date: 2/4/2003
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of
The City Commission
FROM: Joy M. Intriago, Chairperson, Appointed by Johnny Winton
Monica C. Fernandez, Appointed by Joe Sanchez
Richard A. Berkowitz, Appointed by Thomas Regalado
Angela Frederick, Appointed by Arthur Teele
Ignacio Abella, Appointed by Angel Gonzalez
Date: February 20, 2003.
Subject: Request made by Commissioner Arthur Teele regarding the
Implementation of the Independent Auditor General's Position
INTRODUCTION
On May 23, 2002 Commissioner Teele directed the administration to instruct the Audit
Advisory Committee to provide the Commission with recommendations on how to
proceed with the hiring and budgeting of the Independent Auditor General's position and
further to provide job qualifications, scope of job credentials, etc. and report back to the
Commission.
The City of Miami Audit Advisory Committee (AAC) has met and duly' considered the
request and submits the following report.
BACKGROUND
Independent Auditor General
Pursuant to Resolution 99-608, a charter amendment, which called for the creation of the
position of an Independent Auditor General (IAG) and the Office of the Independent
Auditor General, was approved in a referendum, held on November 2, 1999. The
effective date of the charter amendment was January 1, 2000.
The charter amendment provides (in part) that "there is hereby created the Office and
position of Independent Auditor General to provide the City Commission with
independent oversight of audit and analytical functions of the City". The charter
amendment further provides that the Independent Auditor General (IAG):
• Reports to and is appointed by the City Commission for a 4 year term
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• Shall be a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in the State 'of Florida
and shall have significant experience in governmental accounting and auditing
practices .
• . Is subject to removal by the City Commission for (among other things) "failure to
obey orders given by proper authority"
• Shall perform assignments made by the City Commission or "any member of the
Commission".
In the recently enacted budget for the Fiscal 2003, year a. $200,000 appropriation was
made to fund the office of the IAG. Prior' to this action the office had not received
funding and therefore this provision of the new Charter had not been implemented.
Office of Internal Audits and the IAG
The 2003 fiscal year budget of the existing "Office of Internal Audits ("OIA") is
$765,997. Assuming the new position of IAO is filled, the IAG and OIA would both be
operational for the 2003 fiscal year with a total budget of $965,997.
The Charter Amendment provides that the Commission, as the legislative branch of the
City government, have audit/investigative powers into the operations. of the Executive
branch. This oversight is analogous to the oversight of Congress into the operations of
the United States Government and also (in a, corporate setting) the audit committee, of a
corporation. The new IAG would report to the Commission. Presently the OIA is
required to report to the City Manager, who oversees the departments that the OIA audits.
This has the potential to impair the independence and objectivity of the OIA, and is
resolved by the new Charter Amendment, which requires the IAG to report to the
Commission rather than the City Manager.
Both the Manager and the Commission make audit requests at this. time to the OIA.
Other than the major differences outlined above, the OIA performs many of,the same
functions outlined in the IAG amendment. 'In fact, the City of Miami already has the
resources, the personnel, and the governmental accounting/Auditing experience to
accomplish the functions outlined in the JAG charter amendment.
The only other major structural difference between the OIA and the new IAG' is that the
City Manager would not have audit/investigative resources under the new IAG. We
believe this, may be resolved by a Code revision authorizing the .City Manager to request
the IAG to initiate audits/investigations.
DISCUSSION
Funding two internal audit offices, the IAG and the OIA, one reporting to the
Commission and the other reporting to the City Manager, is duplicative, wasteful and an
inefficient use of scarce City resources.
The IAG's current budget of $200,000 is significantly lower than what would be
necessary to. hire a. competent Independent Auditor General and competent staff plus the
other necessary expenses for a new office.
The experience necessary to be effective as an internal auditor in a governmental setting
is very specialized. Hiring for the position of IAG and the requisite support staff will be
extremely challenging. Furthermore, the position is for a limited term (4 years) and the
individual is subject to removal by the City Commission.
We estimate that to effectively implement the IAG the City would need to budget at least
$750,000 that would establish a completely separate IAG office. By utilizing the current
resources and perhaps adding additional resources to handle increased audit requests
from the Commission, we estimate that the existing budgets, of $965,997 for the IAG and
OIA would adequately fund the new IAG's office and phase out the OIA.
The Audit Advisory Committee surveyed Houston, Dallas, Honolulu, Orlando,
Jacksonville, Tulsa, Omaha, Tallahassee and Oakland in order to review other internal
audit reporting models. Our survey of these cities disclosed the following reporting
models:
➢ Two (2) City Auditors are elected and therefore reports to the citizens.
➢ Three (3) City Auditors reports to City Council/Commission.
➢ Two (2) City Auditors reports to an elected strong Mayor.
➢ One (1) City Auditor reports to the Budget/Fiscal Services Director.
➢ One (1) City Auditor reports to an elected City Controller.
Based on the results of our survey as described above, the majority of the cities have a
reporting model, which preserves the independence and objectivity of the internal audit
function.
CONCLUSION
We believe that the Commission should combine the current appropriation and the
existing staff of the OIA into the new office of the IAG. If the Commission accepts this
recommendation, the OIA would cease. and the appropriate changes should be codified.
Additionally, we recommend that the City Code be modified to grant the City Manager
the authority to request the IAG to perform audit of any City department and/or program.
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RESOLUTION PAB -96-02
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING ORDINANCE 11000, AS AMENDED,
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING ARTICLE 6, SECTION 602, COCONUT GROVE CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR CERTIFICATE
OF COMPLIANCE IN LIEU OF CLASS II SPECIAL PERMITS FOR
PROPOSALS THAT COMPLY WITH THE "COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
CODE", AS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.
HEARING DATE: December 18, 2002
ITEM NO.: 8
VOTE: 6-0
ATTEST:
A labe - chez, CKrector
Planning and Zoning Department
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SIGNS DEFINITIONS
• SIGN
Any display that informs or attracts the attention of persons not on the premises on which it is located, provided,
however that the following shall not be included in the' application of these regulations:
a) Signs not exceeding one square foot in area and bearing only property numbers, postbox numbers,
names of occupants of premises, or other identification of premises not having commercial
connotations:
b) Flags and insignia of any government except when displayed in connection with commercial
promotion:
c) Legal notices:
d) Identification, informational or directional signs erected or required by government bodies;
e) . Integral ornamental or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks, moving parts, or
moving lights; and
f) Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, but bearing no advertising matter.
• SIGN (Animated)
Any sign or part of a sign which changes physical position by any movement or rotation or which gives the
visual impression of such movement or rotation. Such displays are prohibited.
• SIGN (Awning, Canopy)
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A sign painted, stamped, perforated, stitched or otherwise applied on the valance of an awning, eyelid or other
protrusion above or around a window, door or other opening on a fagade.
e SIGN (Marquee)
A permanent, roofed structure that is attached to and supported by a building and that projects over a public
right-of-way.
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SIGNS DEFINITIONS
• SIGN (Construction)
A temporary sign erected on the premises on which construction is taking place, during the period of such
Construction; indicating the names of individuals or entities associated with, participating in or having a role or
Interest with respect to the project.
• SIGN (Directional)
A sign containing an instructive message intended to guide traffic and devoid of any commercial connotations.
• SI IN (Flashing)
A sign which gives the effect of intermittent movement, or which changes to give more than one visual effect.
• SIGN (Free standing or Ground) ,
Any non-movable sign not affixed to a building, a'self-supporting sign.
• SIGN (Home occupation)
A signcontaining only the name and occupation of a permitted home occupation.
• SIGN (Identification)
A sign which contains no advertising but is limited to the namd,'address and number of a building, institution or
Person and to the activity carried on in the building or institution or the occupation of the person.
• SIGN (Illuminated)
A sign illuminated in any manner by an artificial light source.
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SIGNS DEFINITIONS
• SIGN (Portable)
A sign, not permanently affixed to a building, structure or the ground.
• SIGN (Projecting)
A sign wholly or partially attached to a building or other structure and high projects more than twelve (12) inches
from its surface
• SIGN (Temporary)
A sign or advertising display intended to be displayed for a limited and brief period of time.
• SIGN (Wall or Flat)
A sign painted on the outside of a building, or attached to, and erected parallel to the face of a building, and
supported throughout its length by such building. �1
• SIGN (Window)
A sign painted, attached or affixed in any manner to the interior or exterior of a window, which is visible,
wholly or in part from the public right-of-way.
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EXISTING REGULATIONS PROPOSED REGULATIONS
GENERAL
GENERAL
COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD BULLETIN BOARDS OR KIOSKS_.
COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD BULLETIN BOARDS OR KIOSKS
SEE ARTICLE 10, SEC. 10.6.3.2
SEE ARTICLE 10, SEC. 10.6.3.2
CONSTRUCTION/ DEVELOPMENT/REAL ESTATE SIGNS
CONS` MILT I�AEVIM fiPMEN37REAL-ESTATE-SIGNS
LIMIT ONE (1) SIGN PER STREET FRONTAGE NOT TO EXCEED TEN (10)
LIMIT ONE (1) SIGN PER STREET FRONTAGE NOT TO EXCEED TEN (10)
SQJFT. IN AREA ERECTED W/ THE HIGHEST PORTION FIFTEEN (15)
SQ./FT. IN AREA ERECTED W/ THE HIGHEST PORTION FIFTEEN (15)
FEET ABOVE GRADE. REAL ESTATE SIGNS WHICH ARE NOT PART OF
FEET ABOVE GRADE. REAL ESTATE SIGNS WHICH ARE NOT PART OF
.CONSTRUCTION OR DEVELOPMENT SIGNS SHALL NOT REQUIRE A
CONSTRUCTION OR DEVELOPMENT SIGNS SHALL NOT REQUIRE A
SPECIAL PERMIT.
SPECIAL PERMIT
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS (May be combined with address siens but shall bear
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS (May be combined with address sins but shall bear
not advertisin¢)
not advertising)
NOT MORE THAN ONE (1), NOT EXCEEDING FIVE (5) SQUARE FEET IN
NOT MORE THAN ONE (1), NOT EXCEEDING FIVE (5) SQUARE FEET IN
AREA. SHALL BE ERECTED PER ENTRANCE, EXIT, OR PARKING AREA.,
AREA. SHALL BE ERECTED PER ENTRANCE, EXIT, OR PARKING AREA.
ALSO SEE SECTION 602.11.1
ALSO SEE SECTION 602.11.1
TEMPORARY CIVIC AND POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGN
TEMPORARY CIVIC AND POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGN
SEE SECTIONS 925.3.11, 925.3.12 & 925.3.13
SEE SECTIONS 925.3.11, 925.3.12 & 925.3.13
MARQUEE SIGNS.
MARQUEE, AWNING, & CANOPY SIGNS
LIMIT ONE (1) /ESTABLISHMENT
LIMIT ONE (1) /ESTABLISHMENT MAX. SIGN AREA TWO (2) SQ. FT.
MAX. SIGN AREA THREE 3 S . FT.
LOGOTYPE SHALL NOT EXCEED SIX 6 INCHES IN HEIGHT.
WALL SIGNS
WALL SIGNS,
THE BUILDING IN WHICH THE ESTABLISHMENTS ARE LOCATED
THE BUILDING IN WHICH THE ESTABLISHMENTS ARE LOCATED
SHALL BE ALLOWED ONE (1) WALL SIGN, LIMITED TO A BUILDING
SHALL BE ALLOWED ONE (1) WALL SIGN, LIMITED TO A BUILDING
IDENTIFICATION SIGN, NOT EXCEEDING FIFTY (50) SQ. FT. FOR EACH
IDENTIFICATION SIGN, NOT EXCEEDING FIFTY (50) SQ. FT. FOR
FACE OF THE BUILDING ORIENTED TOWARDS THE STREET; IN
EACH FACE OF THE BUILDING ORIENTED TOWARDS THE STREET;
ADDITION, EACH INDIVIDUAL ESTABLISHMENT WITHIN A BUILDING,
IN ADDITION, EACH INDIVIDUAL ESTABLISHMENT WITHIN A
THAT HAS A SEPARATE ENTRANCE TO THE OUTDOORS (AVAILABLE
TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, WETHER ON THE GROUND FLOOR OR ON
BUILDING, THAT HAS A SEPARATE ENTRANCE TO THE OUTDOORS
(AVAILABLE -10 THE GENERAL PUBLIC,.WETHER ON THE GROUND
AN UPPER LEVEL), AND A MIN. FRONTAGE OF (20) LINEAR FT. TO THE
FLOOR OR ON AN UPPER LEVEL), AND A MIN. FRONTAGE OF (20)
OUTDOORS, SHALL BE ALLOWED THE FOLLOWING SIGNS:
LINEAR FT. TO THE OUTDOORS, SHALL BE ALLOWED THE
A) A WALL SIGN NOT TO EXCEED (20) SQ. FT.
FOLLOWING SIGNS:
B) WINDOW SIGNS NOT TO EXCEED (10)% OF THE GLASS AREA
A) A WALL SIGN NOT TO EXCEED (20) SQ. FT.
OF THE WINDOW OR GLASS DOOR IN WHICH PLACED; SUCH
B) WINDOW SIGNS NOT TO EXCEED (10)% OF THE GLASS
WINDOW SIGNS MAY BE PAINTED OR ATTACHED, THE
AREA OF THE WINDOW OR GLASS DOOR IN WHICH PLACED;
NUMBER OF SUCH SIGNS IS NOT LIMITED BY THESE
SUCH WINDOW SIGNS MAY BE PAINTED OR ATTACHED, THE
REGULATIONS, BUT AGGREGATE AREA SHALL BE
NUMBER OF SUCH SIGNS IS NOT LIMITED BY THESE
INCLUDED AS PART OF AGGREGATE WALL SIGN AREA, AS
REGULATIONS, BUT AGGREGATE AREA SHALL BE
LIMITED ABOVE.
INCLUDED AS PART OF AGGREGATE WALL SIGN AREA, AS
LIMITED ABOVE.
PROJECTING SIGNS
PROJECTING SIGNS
LD41T ONE (1) SIGN (OTHER THAN A HANGING) /STUCTURE WITH NOT
LIMIT ONE (1) SIGN (OTHER THAN A HANGING) /STUCTURE WITH
MORE THAN TWO (2) FACES
NOT MORE THAN TWO (2) FACES
EACH FACE NOT TO EXCEED TEN (10) SQ. FT. NO SUCH SIGN SHALL
EACH FACE NOT TO EXCEED TEN (10) SQ. FT. NO SUCH SIGN SHALL
EXTEND MORE THAN (3) FEET FROM WALL OF THE BUILDING
EXTEND MORE THAN (3) FEET FROM WALL OF THE BUILDING
ADDITIONAL WALL SIGNS FOR TREATERS, MUSEUMS, NON-
ADDITIONAL WALL SIGNS FOR THEATERS, MUSEUMS, NON-
COMMERCIAL GALLARIES
COMMERCIAL GALLARIES
SIGN AREA SHALL NOT EXCEED TWO (2) SQ. FT. FOR EACH LINEAL
SIGN AREA SHALL NOT EXCEED TWO (2) SQ.. FT. FOR EACH LINEAL
FOOT OF BUILDING WALL FRONTAGE ON STREET, MAX. PERMITTED
FOOT OF BUILDING WALL FRONTAGE ON STREET, MAX. PERMITTED
AREA = TWO HUNDRED (200) SQUARE FEET.
AREA = TWO HUNDRED (200) SQUARE FEET.
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SIGNS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
GENERAL
The following regulations shall apply to signs proposed for implementation in the Central Business District:
• Signs may be illuminated but shall not be animated or flashing.
• Signs shall only contain copy related to the establishment in which they are located.
SIGN TYPE
CLASS I AND II SPECIAL PERMITS
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
Construction/ Development/
As per Art. 10.3.2 and 10.6. 3.2 .
Real Estate
Community or
As per Article 10, Sec. 10.6.3.2
Neighborhood Bulletin
Boards or Kiosks
Directional Signs 6MU be
As per Article 10, Sec. 10.6.3.2
combined with address suns
but shall bear not
advertising)
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SIGNS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
SIGN TYPE
CLASS II SPECIAL PERMITS
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
Marquee
Marquee,
One (1) sign per establishment.
Maximum surface area shall be
Two (2) square feet and logotype shall not
exceed six (6) inches in height.
Wall, Awning and
Canopy Signs
Not more than. one (1) sign may be erected
per establishment, and maximum area of
any such sign shall be twenty (20) Sq. Ft.
Letters shall not exceed eight (8) inches in
height and sign must consist of individually
mounted letters, (not painted on wall), and
logos shall be self -lit or backlit.
Awning and Canj p
Maximum of four (4) Sq. Ft. and logotype
not higher than six (6) inches.
Projecting
One sign per establishment.
Signs
Sign shall have a maximum of
Two (2) faces.
Maximum surface area per face
Shall be Ten (10) square feet
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Projecting signs shall not protrude
More than Three (3) feet measured
from the Building's facade.
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SIGNS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, STANDARDS
SIGN TYPE
CLASS 11 SPECIAL PERNHTS
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
Real Estate
One (1) sign shall be allowed per
street frontage.
Signs (Real estate sign
Shall be allowed subject to the exceptions,
which are not part of
limitations and responsibilities of subsection
construction or
10.3.2
development signs shall not
Require a special permit)
Window Signs
Sign area shall be a maximum of
Sign area shall be a maximum of
Twenty (20%) percent of the
Ten (10%) percent of the
glassed area onto which it is
Glassed area onto which it is placed.
placed.
Not to exceed three (3) total.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE PERMISSIBLE SIGN CALCULATIONS
Total aggregate signage area =
Total wall sign area =
Total Marquee, awning
and canopy area
Total projecting sign area =
Total window sign area —
Maximum of twenty (20) sq. ft.
Total aggregate area
- Awning and canopy sign area
- Window sign area
Maximum of Two (2) sq. ft. per establishment. Logotype
shall not exceed six (6) inches in height.
Limit One (1) sign per structure with not more than two (2)
faces each. Not to exceed Ten (10) Sq. Ft. Projecting sign
shall not protrude more than three (3) feet measured from
the building's fagade.
Window area x 20% 1
1. WALL SIGN
2. PROJECTING SIGN
3. AWNING SIGN
4. WINDOW SIGN
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AWNINGS & CANOPIES DEFINITIONS
AWNING
A movable roof -like structure, cantilevered or otherwise entirely supported from a building,
Used to shade or screen windows or doors.
CANOPY
A fixed roof -like structure with open sides, with open sides, which is in whole or in part self-supporting,
Intended to private shade or protection.
AWNINGS & CANOPIES INTENT
In commercial districts, awnings and canopies provide overhead protection from the weather for pedestrians. If
appropriately designed awnings and canopies can also enhance the appearance of an establishment. As an ornamental
item, they provide an accent or point of visual interest to the fagade of any building. Additionally, by framing a window,
door or other opening awnings and canopies can bring attention to it and draw the passerby closer, inviting them view a
display or to enter the establishment.
When the text or logotype placed on an awning or canopy, or the colors chosen for the canopy, or the illumination scheme
for the awning or canopy, become themselves the focal point and begin to compete with or outright eclipse the awning or
;anopy onto which they are affixed, the effect becomes negative and the appearance of the storefront or building is
adversely affected. `
Awnings and canopies may as stated above be used as visual accents, weather protection devices and a means of discrete
identification. Due to their usefulness, it is often the case that in commercial districts many establishments choose to
implement awnings and canopies. The cumulative effect of all these visual accents can result when well implemented on
a lively and colorful streets-scape; however, if not carefully regulated they can single-handedly disfigure the character of
an otherwise attractive street.
Awnings and canopies are encouraged in all storefronts of pedestrian -oriented retail establishments.
AWNINGS & CANOPIES GUIDELINES
FORM
Awnings and canopies should complement the scale of the building, they should never
dominate or overwhelm its fagade.
Awnings should be of consistent height and depth so as to form a continuous canopy
along the sidewalk.
Variation in awning or canopy shape, when necessary for adaptation to architectural form or detailing in an
existing building, should be designed and implemented in an effort to integrate the irregular awning or canopy to
all others on the same wall.
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AWNINGS & CANOPIES GUIDELINES
FORM (continued)
• Because awnings and canopies are points of visual interest they are thought -of as desirable locations for signage.
When implemented in a discrete and tasteful manner, reduced copy or a small logotype placed in the valence of
an awning or can can serve as an effective means of identification for the establishment without disrupting
the positive effect of the awning. This is accomplished most often when a minimalist approach is followed.
• Where one building contains numerous storefronts, it should have either a continuous awning traversing the
entire length of the fagade, or one awning per storefront. In either case the material and configuration of the
awning(s) should be identical: The color should remain constant.
• Awnings and canopies should be designed to be compatible with and reflect the shape of the opening, which
they are placed.
• Straight valances are preferred; scalloped awnings may be appropriate in some circumstances depending on the
architecture of the building and the type and shape of awning used.
• Awnings on corner buildings should wrap-around the corner if the opening over which it extends does so. If an
architectural feature or other physical.impediment makes this unfeasible awnings should be designed so as to be
compatible with the configuration of the fagade.
• Text, logotypes or any kind of sign should be located exclusively in.Xhe valence of the awning or canopy. Letters
and logotypes shall be limited to six (6) inches in height.
• All awnings shall be without tears or holes and free of dirt, discoloration, fading or cracking.
COLORS/MATERIALS
• Awnings and canopies made of high gloss vinyl or plastic will only be allowed by Class II Special Permit.
• Certificate of Compliance allows only solid colors for canopies and. awnings.
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• Replacement awnings and canopies in historic buildings shall be comparable in design, materials and colors to
those being replaced.
• Backlit awnings will only be allowed by Class II Special Permit.
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\ AWNINGS & CANOPIES GUEQE1LINES
• Fabric canvas & vinyl awnings and canopies are the only ones allowed by Certificate of Compliance. The texture
and.color palette of these materials are more elegant than those of the plastics available and will enhance and
heighten the perceived value of the building.
• The awning and canopy structure is often a highly visible component, thus it should be kept in good repair.
Frequent cleaning and painting of the structure enhances the appearance of the awning or canopy, reduces
maintenance related expenses and prolongs the life of the structure.
• Simple pipe systems are preferred over decorative ones. To the extent feasible structural elements should be
concealed or downplayed.
• All hardware, support and poles shall be straight, free of rust and if painted shall be free of peeling, cracking,
fading or discoloration and in good condition.
AWNINGS & CANOPIES CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
Awning and canopy proposals where all items for the same building are of the same color and material, where the color
specified has been selected from the pre -approved color and fabric chart, (see page 13) where no signs are proposed and
which conform to the preferred configurations as shown below shall be eligible for a certificate of compliance.
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AWNINGS & CANOPIESGUIDELINES
ACCEPTABLE
NOT ACCEPTABLE
ONE AWNING PER BUILDING
EVEN IF BUILDING HAS MULTIPLE STOREFRONTS
MULTIPLE AWNINGS ON THE SAME BUILDING
Awning and canopy proposals, as described above, shall be awarded a certificate of
compliance summarily.
SUGGESTED COLOR AND FABRICS FOR HISTORIC AND
ALTERNATE COLOR AND
FABRICS FOR NON -HISTORIC
OTHER COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. *
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.
8637
8605
FOREST
HEMLOCK
DARK
FOREST
GREEN
TWEED
TEAL
GREEN
8600
8610
VICTORIA
TEAL
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GREEN
BLUE
GREEN
TEAL
1
8617
ARCTIC
ROYAL
BLUE
BLUE
EGGSHELL
WHITE
8608
8626
BLACK
NAVY
BLACK
GRAY
8606
Z6
8631
DUB
SLATE
BURGUNDY
TWEED
BLUE
BLUE
8603
8622
CRIMSON
TERRA
RED
COTTA
NAW
BURGUNDY
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CANVAS
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CHARCOAL NATURAL BROWN
COLORS PROVIDED BY 5UNBRELLA FIRESIST. EQUIVALENT COLORS PROVIDED BY. UNISHADE/UNILEX. EQUIVALENT
MATERIAL AND COLORS ARE ACCEPTABLE. MATERIAL AND COLORS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
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COMMUNITY APPERANCE CODE
COCONUT GROVE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT/ SD -2
SHUTTERS INTENT & GUIDELINES
Shutters and other security devices affixed to buildings can have an important negative Impact on the appearance of the
structure and consequently in the appearance of the District. While it is recognized that security and loss protection
concerns are important in the operation of any business, it is also maintained that the implementation of devices to secure
and protect private property shall conform to the subject standards and guidelines in an effort to reduce their negative
impact.
• Security and protection devices of any sort whenever affixed to the exterior of the building shall be installed in a
location where they are least perceptible from plain view from the public right of way.
• Externally located security and protection devices shall be treated in such a manner that will disguise them to the
extent possible.
• All shutters, bars, grilles and similar protective devices shall be put in place or activated only after closing or
during the evening.
• All shutters, bars, grilles and similar protective devices should, whenever possible, be Installed in the interior of
the building. Devices of this type should be removable or able to be concealed completely during business hours.
• Shutters, bars, grilles and similar protective devices shall not be painted, altered or
Decorated in any fashion. Their color and appearance shall remai"s when purchased
And installed. Only models that come in neutral colors shall be installed.
SHUTTERS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
Only track -guided rolling grille curtains, which when open ares fully contained within a housing and when closed can be seen
through, are eligible for a certificate of compliance. Sample below.
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PAINT INTENT
The color chosen to paint a particular structure plays a substantial role in determining the appearance and character of the
structure and more importantly it establishes relationships of contrast or combination with adjacent structures. For this
reason the color chosen to paint any building, specially in densely built environments, can never be evaluated in the abstract
but must instead be connected to and influenced by a coherent color scheme that addresses the larger community's
established or desired character.
It is the express purpose of this code to provide a guide to property owner's in Coconut Grove which will help ensure that
the selection of color(s) for any building contributes positively toward the aesthetic enhancement of the Coconut Grove area,
thus maintaining or increasing both the real and perceived value of the property and the district.
In furtherance of the above mentioned purpose all public and private development including the painting of new buildings,
additions or alterations to existing buildings and the repainting whether complete or partial of any buildings and the
repainting whether complete or partial of any building in the central business district shall be subject to the following
regulations.
PAINT GUIDELINES
No structure shall be painted within the Coconut Grove Central Commercial District SD -2 without obtaining a
building paint permit.
Permits for painting new structures or repainting existing structures or sections thereof, shall be granted only if the
color(s) applied for are selected from the official color chart.
A color chart will be made available to the public for reference purposes upon request at two (2) locations:
NorthEast Coconut Grove NET Service Center Planning and Zoning Department
2820 McFarlane Road 444 SW 2"d Avenue, Yd Floor
Miami, Florida 33133 (305) 416-1400
305) 579 -6018 -
Building paint permits shall be subjected to review by the Planning— and Zoning Department. Upon finding that a
spe:;i fic proposal is in compliance with the Criteria listed below a Ullificate of Compliance shall be issued by said
Department.
All applications for building paint permits shall include four (4) samples of each color to be used. Upon issuance
of the permit one of each paint samples submitted shall be attached to the paint permit, to the building card, to the
building permit and to the certificate of Compliance.
• A minimum of seventy five (75) percent of the exterior of a building shall be painted in a color selected from the
pre -approved color chart.
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PAINT GUIDELINES
• Colors not designated as pre -approved in the color chart may be used only to emphasize
significant architectural features of a structure.
• The choice of paint colors shall reflect and enhance the architectural design of the
building.
• Buildings whose architectural design calls for or benefits from the application of diverse colors may be so painted
as long as seventy- five (75) of the building's exterior painted in pre -approved colors contained in the chart.
• Proposals containing colors not included in the pre -approved color chart covering over twenty five (25) percent of
a building's exterior shall be considered only for buildings, whose unique architectural design or style call for or
stand to benefit significantly from such proposal. Such applications shall undergo full Class H Permit review by
the Department of Community Planning and Revitalization instead of the Condensed Certificate of Compliance
procedure.
PST CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
Paint proposals wherein all colors specified have been selected from the pre -approved color chart, and which contain one
dominant color proposed to cover seventy-five (75) percent of the building's surface shall be eligible fora certificate of
compliance.
Paint proposals, as described above, shall be awarded a certificate of compliance summarily.
Paint proposals shall be awarded a certificate of compliance with administrative review if due to unique characteristics or
design features of the building the proposal includes more than two colors or a dominant color proposed to cover less than
seventy-five (75) percent of the building's surface. Compatibility of paint proposal with building design, style and
character, and suitability of non -designated colors over other colors available in the pre -selected color, chart shall be
considered when reviewing such proposals.
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Paint proposals shall be awarded a certificate of compliance with administrative review if any of the colors proposed have
been selected from the pre -approved color chart, only if said colors are not dominant colors and in the aggregate cover less
than twenty-five (25) percent of the building's surface. Compatibility of paint proposal with building design, style and
character, and suitability of non -designated colors over other colors available'in the pre -selected color chart shall be
considered when reviewing such proposals.
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ARTICLE 6, SECTION 602
COCONUT GROVE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT/ SD -2
ZONING REGULATIONS
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10.6.3.2. SD -2 Coconut Grove Central, Commercial District
Within the commercial center of Coconut Grove, it is of special
and substantial public interest to strengthen unique historic and
cultural character by regulations` encouraging retail and service
development with strong pedestrian orientation.. It is 'further
intended to encourage innovative :site planning and architectural
design, and to create opportunities for combining residential and
nonresidential uses in,. a pattern minimizing potential adverse
effects of such combinations.
Sign regulations:
Temporary Signs:
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1. Temporaz
estate sign:
limitations
signs, including political election signs and real
shall be allowed !subject to the exce tions,
d responsibilities of 'subsection io Z 5 Deni
Estate signs shall be limited to one sign per each street
frontage.
2. In connection with holidays: Decorative flags, bunting, and
other decorations on special occasions. -No sign permit shall be
required for display of decorative flags, bunting, and other
decorations related to holidays.
3. Construction or development signs; individually or in
combination, shall be limited to:one (1) per street. frontage, not
exceeding ten (10) square feet in' area, and erected with the
highest portion fifteen (15) feet or less above grade.
Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a buildin
Wall•signs for a single establishment within a building: When a
single establishment takes up an entire building, only one (1)
wall sign, not exceeding fifty•(50) square feet in area, for
every one hundred fifty (150) feet of length of building wall
shall be permitted for each face of the building oriented toward
the street.,
Window signs, painted or attached,. shall not exceed ten (10)
percent of, the glassed area of.the window in which placed. Number
of such signs is not limited by these regulations, but aggregate
area shall be included as part of aggregate wall sign area, as
limited above.
Ground signs: Ground signs, .where 2ermissible, shall. - be limited
to monument signs only; no pole signs shall be allowed. one (1)
ground sign, limited to ten (10)' square feet in area, may be
erected for buildings on lots where the street Yard exceeds
twenty (20) feet in depth.
Not more than one (1) projecting ;; sign, other than a hangin<
(under awning) sign, shall be erected, with no more than two (2'
sign surfaces, neither of which shall exceed ten (10) square feet
in area. No such sign structure shall extend more than three (3)
feet from the wall of the building..
Directional signs, number and area.
Directional signs, which may be combined with. address signs but
shall bear no advertising matter, may .be erected to. guide V
entrances, exits, or _parking areas. Not more than one (1) suc2
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2. For a single building—with more than one establishment
opening up to the outdoors:.
The building in which the establishments are located shall be
allowed one (1) wall sign, limited to a building identification
sign, not exceeding fifty (50) square feet in area, for each face
of the building oriented toward the street; and in addition, each
individual establishment within,ia building, that has a separate
entrance to the outdoors (available to the general public,
whether on the ground floor or on an upper level), and.a minimum
frontage of 20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be allowed the
following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed 10 ,percent of the glass area of the
window or glass door in which placed; such window signs may be
painted or attached, the number of. such signs is not limited by
these regulations, but aggregates area .shall be included as art
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited above.
c) An awning sign, limited to the skirt, or bottom edge of .the
awning; letters, emblems, logos or symbols not -to exceed 6 inches
in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or similar) sign not to
exceed 3 square feet -in area.
Ground signs: Ground signs, where permissible, shall be limited
to monument signs only; no pole ,signs shall be allowed. One (1)
ground sign, limited to ten (10) square feet in area, may be
erected for buildings on lots where the street vard exceeds
twenty (20) feet in deT)th.
Not more than one (1) _projecting sign, other than a hancain
(under awning) sign, shall be erected, with no more than two (2)
sign surfaces, neither of which shall exceed ten (10) square feet
in area. No such sign structure shall extend more than three (3)
feet from the wall of the building.
Directional signs, number and area.
Directional signs, which may be combined with address signs but
shall bear no advertising matter, may be erected to guide. to
entrances, exits, or parking. areas. Not more than one (1) such
sign, not exceeding five (5) square feet in area, shall be
erected per entrance, exit, or parkin area.
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3. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth -herein, where there
are commercial, service or retail uses in a structure which may
not be seen directly from—the 'Public right-of-way, but have
direct access from a courtyard or open space which abuts a
primary pedestrian pathway, a free-standing directional sign
containing the names of all the establishments concealed from
direct view may be erected which maybe combined with a location
map of the complex. Not more than one (1) such sign, not
exceeding twenty (20) square feet in area, shall be erected per
entrance, exit, or parking area.
4. Community or neighborhood bulletin boards or kiosks: -Shall be
permissible only by Class I Special Permit, as, provided at
section 10.3.1.6. In the case of.flat bulletin boards, the area
of such boards shall not exceed 25 square feet; and, in the case
of kiosks, such structures shall not exceed a plan section area .
of 10 square feet and an overall height (including architectural
embellishments) of 10 feet.
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