HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #1 - Illuminated SignsPLANNING FACT SHEET
LEGISTAR FILE ID: 09-00457zt May 6, 2009 Item # P.1
APPLICANT Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager, Office of Zoning on
behalf of the City of Miami.
REQUEST/LOCATION City of Miami.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION See supporting documentation
PETITION Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, by
amending Article 10 Sign Regulations, more particularly
Sections 10.2 Definitions, 10.4 General Requirements,
and SECTIONS 10.5 and 10.6 for Zoning District Signs,
to address issues and regulations related to illumination
of signs, electronic signs and artistic signs with no
advertising matter; containing a severability clause and
providing for an effective date
PLANNING RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
CITY COMMISSION
Approval
This ordinance will allow addressing issues and
regulations related to illumination of signs, electronic
signs and artistic signs with no advertising matter.
VOTE:
CITY OF MIAMI • PLANNING DEPARTMENT
444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130
PHONE (305)416-1500
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI
CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE 11000, AS AMENDED, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 10
SIGN REGULATIONS, MORE PARTICULARLY SECTIONS 10.2 DEFINITIONS,
10A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, AND SECTIONS 10.5 AND 10.6 FOR ZONING
DISTRICT SIGNS, TO ADDRESS ISSUES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO
ILLUMINATION OF SIGNS, ELECTRONIC SIGNS AND ARTISTIC SIGNS WITH
NO ADVERTISING MATTER; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board (PAB) considered this item at its May 6, 2009
meeting, Item No. P.1 adopted Resolution No. PAB --- and by a vote of --- to ---- (_ _) has
recommended the adoption of this item to the City of Miami City Commission; 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 citizens to amend its Zoning
Ordinance as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1 The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are hereby
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2 Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, is hereby amended by amending the text of said Ordinance as follows:
"ARTICLE 10. SIGN REGULATIONS
Sec. 10.2. Definitions.
Bulletin board, community or neighborhood. Sign structure intended and reserved for the free
and informal posting of temporary notices by individuals or public or quasi -public organizations, clubs,
and the like.
Changeable copy sign. Sign on which copy can be changed either in the field or by remote
means. Electronic siqns or Siqns which have electronic illuminated changeable copy areas (includinq
but not limited to LED siqns) for either text or static images shall be permissible only by Class II
Special Permit.
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Kiosk. A freestanding bulletin board having more than two (2) faces.
Marquee. A permanent, roofed structure that is attached to and supported by a building and
that projects over a public right-of-way.
Outdoor advertising business. The business use of providing outdoor displays or display space
on a lease or rental basis for general advertising and not primarily or necessarily for advertising related
to the premises on which erected. Such use shall be considered a separate business use of a site
subject to licensing and conformance of the permitted use of the outdoor advertising sign shall be
considered independently.
Outdoor advertising sign. Sign where the sign copy does not pertain to the use of the property,
or the sale or lease of the property on which sign is displayed and which does not
identify the place of business as purveyor of the merchandise or services advertised on the sign. Any
outdoor advertising signs located on a site is considered a separate business use of that site and
conformance of the permitted use of the outdoor advertising sign shall be considered independently.
Sign. Any identification, description, illustration, or device, illuminated or nonilluminated, that is
visible from a public right-of-way or is located on private property and visible to the public and which
directs attention to a product, place, activity, person, institution, business, message or solicitation,
including any permanently installed or situated merchandise, with the exception of window displays,
and any letter, numeral, character, figure, emblem, painting, banner, pennant, placard, or temporary
sign designed to advertise, identify or convey information. Electronic signs or Signs which have
electronic illuminated changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or
static images shall be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
The following are specifically excluded from this definition of "sign":
1. Governmental signs and legal notices.
2. Signs not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are located, or from
any public right-of-way.
3. Signs displayed within the interior of a building which are not visible from the exterior of the
building.
4. National flags and flags of political subdivisions.
5. Weather flags.
6. Address numbers, provided they do not exceed two square feet in area.
7. Signs located in the public right-of-way which shall be governed by Chapter 54 of the City Code.
8. Art panels. art banners. or works of art with no advertisina or commercial component.
Sign, address. Signs limited in subject matter to the street number and/or postal address of
the property, the names of occupants, the name of the property, and, as appropriate to the
circumstances, any matter permissible in the form of notice, directional, or warning signs, as defined
below. Names of occupants may include indications as to their professions, but any sign bearing
advertising matter shall be construed to be an advertising sign, as defined below.
Sign, advertising. Signs intended to promote the sale of goods or services, or to promote
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attendance at events or attractions. Except as otherwise provided, any sign bearing advertising matter
shall be considered an advertising sign for the purposes of these regulations.
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.
Sign, electronic. A sign that utilizes a screen for the display of an electronically generated
image or message via either internal illumination of the screen or external prosection onto the screen ,
such as, but not limited to Light Emitting Diodes (LED) or other digital or electronic technology that
allows intermittent change of the message or display by electronic signal.
Sign, revolving or whirling. A revolving or whirling sign is an animated sign, which revolves or
turns, or has external sign elements that revolve or turn, at a speed greater than six (6) revolutions per
minute. Such sign may be power -driven or propelled by the force of wind or air.
Sign, banner. A sign made from flexible material suspended from a pole or poles, or with one
(1) or both ends attached to a structure or structures. Where signs are composed of strings of
banners, they shall be construed to be pennant or streamer signs.
Sign, flashing. A sign which gives the effect of intermittent movement, or which changes to
give more than one (1) visual effect. A sign with changeable copy area shall not be deemed a flashing
sign. Signs which have electronic illuminated changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED
signs) for either text or static images shall be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
Sign, identification. A sign, limited to the name, 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. Where artificial
lighting making the sign visible is incidental to general illumination of the premises, the sign shall not
be construed to be an illuminated sign. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
chanaeable coov areas (includina but not limited to LED sians) for either text or static imaaes shall be
ermissible only by Class II Special Permit
Sign, indirectly illuminated. A sign illuminated primarily by light directed toward or across it or
by backlighting from a source not within it. Sources of illumination for such signs may be in the form of
gooseneck lamps, spotlights, or luminous tubing. Reflectorized signs depending on automobile
headlights for an image in periods of darkness shall be construed to be indirectly illuminated signs.
Sign, internally (or directly) illuminated. A sign containing its own source of artificial light
internally, and dependent primarily upon such source for visibility during periods of darkness.
Electronic sians or Sians which have electronic illuminated chanaeable coov areas (includina but not
limited to LED sians) for either text or static imaaes shall be permissible onlv by Class II Special
Permit
Sign, notice, directional, and warning. For the special purposes of these regulations, and in the
interest of protecting life and property, notice, directional, and warning signs are defined as signs
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limited to providing notice concerning posting of property against trespass, directing deliveries or
indicating location of entrances, exits and parking on private property, indicating location of buried
utilities, warning against hazardous conditions, prohibiting salesmen, peddlers, or agents, and the like.
Sign, offsite. A sign depicting or conveying either commercial or noncommercial messages, or
combinations thereof, and not related to the uses or premises on which erected.
Sign, onsite. A sign depicting or conveying either commercial or noncommercial messages, or
combinations thereof, which are directly related to the uses or premises on which erected.
Sign, pennant or streamer. Pennant or streamer signs or signs made up of strings of
pennants, or composed of ribbons or streamers, and suspended over open premises and/or attached
to buildings.
Sign, portable. A sign, not permanently affixed to a building, structure or the ground.
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.
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.
Sec. 10.4. General requirements.
The following general requirements and limitations shall apply with regard to signs, in addition
to provisions appearing elsewhere in the text of these regulations. No variance from these provisions
is permitted, unless otherwise provided herein.
10.4.1. Any sign allowed herein may contain, in lieu of any other message or copy, any lawful
noncommercial message, so long as said sign complies with the size, height, area and other
requirements of this Article, Article 4, and the City of Miami Code.
10.4.4. Signs of graphic or artistic value; new signs of graphic artistic value prohibited.
For the purposes of this section, "Signs of graphic or artistic value" are artistic images which meet the
criteria of the Miami -Dade County Art In Public Places ordinance and contain a commercial
sponsorship message, defined as text, or logos representing the name or trademark or servicemark of
the sponsor; such commercial message may be of offsite products or businesses as applicable to the
sponsorship but shall not be primarily for the purposes of advertising. Except as otherwise provided in
these zoning regulations, no additional "Signs of graphic or artistic value" shall be allowed.
With respect to existing signs of graphic or artistic value, Section 926.12. "Signs of graphic or artistic
value" of Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, and dealing with
"Signs of graphic or artistic value" is repealed by the enactment of Ordinance No. 12213 and all
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existing signs of graphic or artistic value shall be removed
located not later than five (5) years from the effective date
proceedings begun and all legal proceedings that might have
Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, governing signs of graphic
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10.4.5. Outdoor advertising signs; new signs of outdoor advertising prohibited.
For the purposes of this section, "Outdoor advertising
signs" are signs used in the
conduct of the
outdoor advertising business; an outdoor advertising
business, for the purpose of
this section, is
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or paying money
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sign copy does
not pertain to the use of the property,
a product sold, or
the sale or lease of the property on which the
sign is displayed and which does not
identify the place
of business as purveyor of the
merchandise or
services advertised on the sign.
Except as otherwise provided in Articles 4 and 10 and/or the City Code, or, pursuant to this
subsection, no new freestanding "Outdoor advertising signs," as defined above shall be allowed.
With respect to existing outdoor advertising signs, Section 926.15 "Outdoor advertising signs" of
Ordinance 11000 adopted in 1990, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, and dealing with
"Outdoor advertising signs," is hereby repealed to the extent it is inconsistent with any provision
contained in this Article. Nothing, however, in this Article shall affect those provisions of Section
926.15 requiring the termination and removal of freestanding outdoor advertising signs from the
premises on which they were located not later than five (5) years following the date they became
nonconforming as a result of the passage of Ordinance No. 11000 in 1990, and such provisions shall
continue to be operative and given full force and effect. Moreover, nothing in this Article shall affect
any legal proceedings begun and all legal proceedings that might have been begun under these
provisions of Ordinance No. 11000, as adopted in 1990, and such proceedings shall be given full force
and effect.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning Ordinance to the contrary, permits for outdoor advertising
signs may be issued pursuant to a Settlement Agreement authorized by Resolution passed by the City
Commission, in conjunction with the settlement of related litigation, which expressly authorizes
issuance of such permits for said outdoor advertising signs, and then only under the terms and
conditions of settlement agreements that result in a net reduction in the party to the settlement's
number of outdoor advertising signs located in the City of Miami. Illumination of such outdoor
advertising signs may only be approved as expressly provided for in each such settlement agreement.
Other regulations in this ordinance which address illumination of signs shall not generally apply to
outdoor advertising signs authorized herein. This includes internal illumination, external illumination
and electronic illuminated changeable copy areas within such signs.
10.4.6. Ground signs. With respect to the location of ground signs, the provisions of the South Florida
Building Code, section 4207, Limitations on ground signs, shall apply; provided, however, that where
this zoning ordinance establishes further limitations on location of such signs, such limitations shall
apply.
10.4.7. Structural wall signs or flat signs; clearance above public walkways. Structural wall signs or
flat signs shall provide clearance above public walkways as required by the South Florida Building
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Code, section 4209.5.
10.4.8. Limitations regarding illumination of signs; prohibition against blocking egresses, light, or
ventilation or causing hazards. In addition to the limitations and restrictions set forth in this zoning
ordinance, the provisions of the South Florida Building Code, section 4209, Detailed requirements,
shall apply with respect to blocking required egress, light or ventilation, movement or rotation of sign
parts in such a manner as to resemble danger lights or lights on emergency vehicles, wording on
unofficial signs implying the need or requirement for stopping or the existence of danger when such
conditions do not actually exist, or illumination likely to cause confusion with traffic signals.
10.4.8.1. Limitations on false and misleading signs. It shall be unlawful to post any sign that is false or
misleading.
10.4.8.2. Limitations on illuminated or flashing signs; flashing signs prohibited in certain areas adjacent
to residential districts. No sign shall be illuminated or flashing unless such signs are specifically
authorized by the regulations for the district in which erected.
Whether or not flashing signs are authorized generally within a district, no flashing sign shall be
permitted within one hundred (100) feet of any portion of property in a residential district, as measured
along the street frontage on the same side of the street, or as measured in a straight line to property
across the street, if the flashing element of such sign is directly visible from the residential property
involved (see also section 10.8.1).
10.4.9. Prohibition against revolving or whirling signs and pennant or streamer signs; exception.
Revolving or whirling signs and pennant or streamer signs are hereby prohibited unless such signs are
specifically authorized by the regulations for the district in which erected.
Sec. 10.5. Zoning District sign regulations.
Unless otherwise specifically permitted within a certain zoning district, signs may not be flashing,
animated, revolving or whirling.
Except as otherwise provided, signs for nonresidential uses may be illuminated but shall not be
animated or flashing.
Signs which have electronic illuminated changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs)
for either text or static images shall be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
10.5.3.4. R-4 Multifamily High -Density Residential,
Sign Regulations:
Permanent Signs: In connection with each dwelling unit and all other uses:
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Hotels: Signs for hotel uses shall be subject to Class II Special Permit. Illumination may be approved
as a component of the Class II Permit. The Class II Special Permit shall give due consideration to the
orientation of said signs to ensure that they are oriented away from adjacent residential uses so as to
minimize the potential adverse effects resulting from lighting spillover.
Signage for hotels shall conform to the following guidelines:
1. Directional signs, which may be combined with address signs but shall bear no advertising matter,
may be erected to guide toward entrances, exits, or parking areas, but shall not exceed five (5) square
feet in surface area. Such signs shall be permanent, weather resisting fixtures well anchored to the
ground so as not to be readily removable; said signs shall stand alone and not be attached to other
fixtures or plantings.
2. Ground or monument signs, excluding pole signs, limited to one (1) sign structure with no more
than two (2) sign surfaces neither of which shall exceed forty (40) square feet in sign area. One (1)
such sign shall be allowed for each one hundred (100) feet of street frontage. Such signs shall consist
of a solid and opaque surface which shall contain all lettering and/or graphic symbols, none of which
shall be internally illuminated. Maximum height limitation shall be ten (10) feet including
embellishments, measured from the crown of the nearest adjacent local or arterial street, not including
limited access highways or expressways, provided, however, that upon finding that there are unusual
or undulating site conditions the planning and zoning director, through the Class II Special Permit, may
increase the measurement of the crown by up to five (5) feet to accommodate these conditions.
3. Wall signs, limited to one (1) square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of wall fronting on a
street, up to a maximum of fifty (50) square feet per sign. Not more than three (3) such signs shall be
permitted per hotel with no more than one sign per wall. No signs will be permitted on frontages which
face residentially zoned property within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet.
10.5.4. Nonresidential Districts. For all non-residential districts, temporary signs associated with
community -wide celebrations, conventions or commemorations shall be allowed when authorized by
the City Commission and subject to the limitations set forth in Section 10.3.2.1.
10.5.4.1. Office.
Sign regulations:
Permanent Signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall not
be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated changeable copv
areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall be permissible only
by Class II Special Permit.
10.5.4.2. G/1 Government and Institutional.
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Sign regulations:
Permanent signs:
All permanent signs shall be subject to Class II Special Permit procedures and review as set forth in
Articles 13 and 15 of this zoning ordinance; as well as the following requirements and limitations.
Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall not be animated or
flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated changeable copy areas (including
but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall be permissible only by Class II
Special Permit.
10.5.4.3. C-1 Restricted Commercial.
Sign Regulations:
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall not
be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated changeable copy
areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall be permissible only
by Class II Special Permit.
10.5.4.4. C-2 Liberal Commercial.
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall not
be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated changeable copy
areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall be permissible only
by Class II Special Permit.
10.5.4.5. CBD Central Business District Commercial.
Sign Regulations:
Permanent signs:
Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall not be animated or
flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated changeable copy areas (including
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but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall be permissible only by Class II
Special Permit.
10.5.4.6. l Industrial.
Sign Regulations:
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall not
be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated changeable copy
areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall be permissible only
by Class II Special Permit.
Sec. 10.6. Special Districts.
10.6.1. Class 11 required. A Class II Special Permit shall be required for all signs (except for those
exempt pursuant to Section 10.3.) located within the following Special Districts:
If a Class II Special Permit approving a Master sign package has been approved for any of the Special
Districts referenced above, or for large projects within a Special District, all such signs that conform to
the specifications within the package shall not require individual Class II Special Permits. Signs that do
not conform to the specifications shall require their own individual Class II Permit.
10.6.2. Certificate of compliance in lieu of Class 11 allowed. Wherever a Class II Special Permit is
required for signs within the special zoning districts listed in Section 10.6.1., a certificate of compliance
in lieu of a Class II Special Permit may be allowed if the proposed signage complies with established
and adopted guides and standards for the special district in which such signs will be located.
10.6.3. Schedule of special district sign regulations. For all Special Overlay Districts not specifically
indicated herein, sign regulations shall be as for the underlying district. Unless otherwise indicated for
a specific special district, signs may be illuminated, but shall not be animated or flashing.
10.6.3.1. SD -1 Martin Luther King Boulevard Commercial District.
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall not be
animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated changeable copy
areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall be permissible only
by Class II Special Permit.
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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:
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall not be
animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated changeable copy
areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall be permissible only
by Class II Special Permit.
10.6.3.4. SD -4 Waterfront Industrial District. This district designation is intended for application in
areas appropriately located for marine activities, including industrial operations and major movements
of passengers and commodities. In view of the importance of such activities to local economy and the
limited area suitable and available for such activities, it is intended to limit principal and accessory uses
to those reasonably requiring location within such districts, and not to permit residential, general
commercial, service, office or manufacturing uses not primarily related to waterfront activities except
for office uses in existing office structures. For the purposes of section 3(mm) of the City of Miami
Charter, this district shall be construed as an industrial district.
Sign Regulations:
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall
not be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall
be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
10.6.3.5. SD -5 Brickell Avenue Area Residential -Office District.
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall
not be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall
be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
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10.6.3.6. SD -61 6.1 Central Commercial -Residential Districts.
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall
not be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall
be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
10.6.3.7. SD -7 Central Brickell Rapid Transit Commercial -Residential Districts.
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall
not be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall
be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
10.6.3.8. SD -8 Design Plaza Commercial -Residential District. This district is of special and
substantial public interest because of its unique qualities as a resource and service area for the
design industry. It is intended to strengthen and encourage the expansion of design service
activities in this area by allowing greater intensities for appropriate design -oriented service uses
coupled with meaningful ground level pedestrian open spaces. It is further intended to recognize
the predominantly built-up character of this area and the need for customer and employee parking
by allowing offsite parking.
Sign Regulations:
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall
not be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall
be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
10.6.3.11. SD -11 Coconut Grove Rapid Transit District.
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall
not be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall
be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
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10.6.3.13. SD -13 S. W. 27th Avenue Gateway District.
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall
not be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall
be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
10.6.3.14. SD -14, 14.1, 14.2 Latin Quarter Commercial Residential, and Residential Districts. The
Latin Quarter is of special public interest because of its distinctive ethnic culture that includes the
language, history and atmosphere. The intent of this district designation is to reinforce and expand
the area's individuality as well as to develop an Hispanic architectural character to improve the
quality of life and attract visitors and tourists.
Sign regulations:
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall
not be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall
be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
10.6.3.15. SD -15 River Quadrant Mixed -Use District.
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall
not be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall
be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
10.6.3.16. SD -16, 16.1, 16.2 Southeast Overtown-Park West Commercial -Residential Districts.
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall
not be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall
be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
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10.6.3.27.2 SD -27.2 Buena Vista Yard West.
Permanent signs: Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be illuminated but shall
not be animated or flashing. Electronic signs or Signs which have electronic illuminated
changeable copy areas (including but not limited to LED signs) for either text or static images shall
be permissible only by Class II Special Permit.
Section 3 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 4 This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final reading and
adoption thereof. {2}
Footnotes:
{1) Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted
and unchanged material.
{2} 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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