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File Number: 12-00941zt Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, SECTION 1.3, ENTITLED
"DEFINITIONS OF SIGNS", TO ADD, REMOVE AND REPLACE DEFINITIONS FOR SIGN
REGULATIONS; AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TABLE 12, ENTITLED "DESIGN REVIEW
CRITERIA"; REMOVING ARTICLE 6, SECTIONS 6.5.1 THROUGH 6.5.3 ENTITLED "SIGN
STANDARDS"; AMENDING ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7.1.2.9, ENTITLED "SIGN PERMITS" AND
SECTION 7.2.9, ENTITLED "NONCONFORMING SIGNS"; AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 10,
ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS"; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") considered this
item at its October 17, 2012 meeting, Item No. PZAB.1, adopting Resolution No. PZAB
by a vote of _ to _ (_ _), and has recommended the adoption of this item to the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2009, Ordinance No. 13114, as the City of Miami's Zoning
Ordinance ("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, changes in technology and industry standards requires the City of Miami to
stay up-to-date to be able to regulate such changes in signage and business needs; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that new and revised provisions for signage are
needed and the Zoning Ordinance should be updated to reflect intent and set forth appropriate
review procedures and standards for such signs; 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 Miami 21 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
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami 21 Code is amended in the following particulars: {1}
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ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
1.3 DEFINITIONS OF SIGNS
Notwithstanding definitions in this Code referring to Lot Frontage, for the purpose of regulating
the number of Signs, the term "fronting on a street," "street frontage," or "frontage" shall be
construed as adjacent to a street, whether at the front, rear, or side of a Lot.
Except as otherwise provided, any Sign bearing advertising matter shall be considered an
Advertising Sign for the purposes of this Code.
For purposes of this Code, and notwithstanding the definition of Structure generally applicable in
this Code, any trailer or other vehicle, and any other device which is readily movable and
designed or used primarily for the display of Signs shall be construed to be a Sign Structure,
and any Signs thereon shall be limited in area, number, location, and other characteristics in
accordance with general regulations and regulations applying in the Transect in which
displayed.
only one (1) advertising surface.
Address Sign: Signs limited in subject matter to the street number or postal address of
the property, the names of occupants, the name of the property.
Aggregate Area: The total area allowed for all sign types to be placed along a
building frontage.
Animated Sign: A sign which has any visible moving part, flashing or osculating lights,
visible mechanical movement of any description, or other apparent visible movement achieved
by any means that move, change, flash, osculate or visibly alters in appearance.
Banner Sign: 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.
Billboard: See City Code Chapter 62
Blank Masking: A plain strip, bearing no advertising matter around the edge of a sign.
Building Identification Sign: Any Sign containing the name of the Building, institution, person,
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or the activity carried on in the Building.
Business Identification Sign: Any Sign used to identify an establishment within a structure or
its premises limited to the name, activity and hours of operation.
Canopy, or Awning Sign: 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 Facade.
Changeable Copy Sign: Sign on which copy can be changed either in the field or by remotc
means. Sign or portion thereof on which the copy or symbols change or rearranged,
electronically or otherwise, without altering the face or surface of the sign, or manually through
placement of letters or symbols on a panel mounted in or on a track system. ERB Sign
messages shall be subject to frequency time durations that a sign can change its message.
Class A (temporary signs): Any sign(s) to be erected on a temporary basis, such as signs
advertising the sale or rental of the premises on which located; signs advertising a subdivision
of property; signs advertising construction actually being done on the premises on which the
sign is located; signs advertising future construction to be done on the premises on which
located, and special events, such as carnivals, concerts, public meetings, sporting events,
political campaigns or events of a similar nature.
Class B (point of sale signs): Any sign advertising or designating the use, occupant of
the premises, merchandise, or entertainment event and products sold on the premises, shall
be deemed to be a point of sale sign (class B) and shall be located on the same premises
whereon such is situated or the products sold.
Class C (commercial advertising signs): Any sign which is used for any purpose other than
that of advertising to the public the legal or exact firm name of business or other activity carried
on the premises, or for advertising any service or product or products actually and actively
being offered for sale on the premises, or which is designed and displayed solely to offer for
sale or rent the premises, or to advertise construction being done, or proposed to be done, on
the premises, or to advertise special events, shall constitute a class C sign.
Digital Media Display (DMD) Sign: A sign composed of digital holographic, plasma,
projection, light emitting diodes (LED) or other format display screen which allows static
messages advertising a business operating, goods sold, services provided or activities
occurring on the premises. DMDs can be electronically programmed by a computer from a
remote location.
Display Surface: The surface upon, against or through which a sign copy is displayed or
illustrated, not including structural supports, architectural features of a building or sign
structure, nonstructural thematic or decorative trim, or any areas that are separated from the
background surface upon which the sign copy is displayed by a distinct delineation, such as
reveal or border.
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Electronic Message Center (EMC) Sign: An electrically activated changeable sign whose
variable message or graphic presentation capability can be electronically programmed by
computer from a remote location. EMCs typically use Digital Media Displays to illustrate Class B
signage limited solely to the promotion of events or products offered on the premises. EMCs
shall only be permitted within a Regional Activity Complex.
Electronic Reader Board (ERB) Sign: A sign or portion thereof that displays an
ordered sequence of letters, numbers or punctuation marks intended to transmit a message.
The message shall refer exclusively to items available on the premises or services provided on
the premises.
Freestanding Sign: Any sign not attached to or painted on a building, but which is mounted
on one or more columns, poles, or braces permanently attached to the ground. Permanently
attached as used herein shall mean that the supporting structure of the sign is attached to the
ground by a concrete foundation.
Hanging Sign: A projecting Sign suspended vertically from and supported by the
underside of a canopy, marquee, awning or from a bracket or other device extending from a
Structure.
Historic Sign: See Chapter 23, Section 23.6.4 of City Code.
Home Office Sign: A Sign containing only the name and occupation of a
permitted home office.
Illuminated Sign: A Sign illuminated in any manner by an artificial light source. Where artificial
lighting that makes the Sign visible is incidental to general illumination of the premises, the
Sign shall not be construed to be an Illuminated Sign.
Indirectly Illuminated Sign: 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.
Internally (or directly) Illuminated Sign: A Sign containing its own source of artificial light
internally, and dependent primarily upon such source for visibility during periods of darkness.
Kiosk: A small stand-alone structure used to provide information and services.
Media Tower: A Structure that may serve as a viewing tower and a kinetic illuminated media
display system, utilizing signage, video and all other forms of animated illuminated visual
message media `" ithin the So utheact/Overtown Dark Wect Redevelopment 4rea
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Menu Board Sign: An illuminated Changeable Copy Sign shall be permitted for the purpose
of displaying a menu selection/pricing board for food service drive -up windows located in the
Third Laver between the building and the drive -through lane and shall not be noticeably visible
from the public right -of way.
Monument Sign: Any sign not attached to or painted on a building, but which is mounted on a
wall or structure and permanently attached to the ground. Permanently attached as used herein
shall mean that the supporting structure of the sign is attached to the ground by a concrete
foundation.
Mural: See City Code Chapter 62.
Notice, Directional, and Warning Sign: A sign which guides or directs the public and contains
no advertising. Signs limited to providing notice concerning posting of property against
trespassing, directing deliveries or indicating location of entrances, exits and parking on
private property; indicating location of buried utilities, warning against hazardous conditions;
prohibiting salesman, peddlers, or agents, and the like.
Number Of Signs: For the purpose of determining the number of Signs, a Sign shall be
considered to be a single display surface or display device containing elements organized,
related, and composed to form a unit. Where elements are displayed in a random manner
without organized relationship of units or where there is a reasonable doubt about relationship of
elements, each element shall be considered to be a single Sign. Where Sign surfaces are
intended to be read from different directions (as in the case of Signs back-to-back or angled from
each other), each surface shall be considered to be a single Sign.
space on a lease or rental basis for general advertising and not primarily or necescarily for
advcrtising rclatcd to thc prcmiccs on which crcctcd. Such ucc shall be concidcrcd a scparato
Advertising Sign shall be considered independently.
property, a product sold, 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
advcrticcd on thc Sign. Any Outdoor Advcrticing Sign locatcd on a sitc is concidcrcd a ccparatc
business use of that site and conformance of the permitted use of the Outdoor Advertising Sign
shall be considered independently.
Pennant or Streamer Sign: Signs made up of strings of pennants, or composed of ribbons or
streamers, and suspended over open premises or attached to Buildings.
Portable Sign: Signs not permanently affixed to a building, structure or the ground (A -frame,
inverted T-frame, Wheeled, and the like) and can be removed without tools.
Projecting Sign: Any sign which has an independent structure, which is attached to the
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building wall, and has two (2) display surfaces of the sign in a plane perpendicular to or
approximately perpendicular to the Building wall. No projecting sign shall extend above the
roof or parapet wall in any residential Transect.
Revolving or Rotating Sign: See Animated Sign.
Sign: Any identification, description, illustration, or device, illuminated or non -illuminated, 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. Signs located
within the interior of a building that are visible from the public right-of-way shall be subject to
Sign regulations.
The following are specifically excluded from this definition of "Sign:"
• Governmental Signs and legal notices.
• Signs not visible beyond the boundaries of the Lot or parcel upon which they are located, or
from any public right-of-way.
• Signs displayed within the interior of a Building which are not visible from the exterior of the
Building.
• National flags and flags of political subdivisions.
• Weather flags.
• Address numbers, provided they do not exceed two square feet in area.
• Signs located in the public right-of-way which shall be governed by Chapter 54 of the City
Code.
defined below. Names of occupants may include indications as to their professions, but any
attendance at events or attractions
or rotation, or which gives the visual impression of such movement or rotation.
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Sign Area: Signs shall be comprised of individual letters, figures or elements on a wall or
similar surface of the building or structure. The area and dimensions of the sign shall
encompass a regular geometric shape, or a combination of regular geometric shapes, which
form, or approximate, the perimeter of all elements in the display, the frame, and any applied
background that is not part of the architecture of the building. When separate elements are
organized to form a single sign, and are separated by open space, the sign area and
dimensions shall be calculated by determining the geometric form, or combination of forms,
which comprises all of the sign area, including the space between different elements.
(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, Canopy, or Awning: A sign pa+�tcd-, ..tamped erf�ted, stitched or otherwise applied
opening on a Facade.
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. Notablc
features of the project under construction may be included in construction signs by way of text
or images.
Development: Onsi4c Signs announcing features of proposed developments or
developments either completed or in process of completion.
give more than one (1) visual effect.
supporting Sign. Ground Signs shall be construed as including Signs mountcd on poles or posts
in the ground, signs on fences, Signs on walls other than the walls of Buildings, Signs on Sign
vehicles, portable Signs for placement on the ground (A frame, inverted T frame and the like),
created by landscaping.
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Sign, Hanging: A projecting Sign suspended „erticall„ fr„r„ and ci,pporterl by the iinrlercirle „f
Sign Hictoric: See Chapter 23 of City Code
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Sign, Home Office: A Si tion of a permitted homc
office.
,Sign entifisatio,T n ted to the na, -e, ad ess amber of a Building, institution
or person and to the activity carried on in the Building or institution or the occupation of the
person.
lighting making the Sign visible iC incidental to general illy imination of the premises, the Sign
shall not be construed to be an Illuminated Sign.
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
Illuminated Signs.
Sign, Internally (or directly) Illuminated: A Sign containing its own source of artificial light
Sign, Notice, Directional, and `" g4For the -special, eses this Cede and n the
interest of protecting lifc and propert; tice, directional and warning SignC are defined
Signs limited to providing notice concerning posting of property against trespass, directing
location of buried utilities, warning against hazardous conditions, prohibiting salesmen,
peddlers, or agents, and the like.
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or combinations thereof and not related to the uses or premises on which erected
or combinations thereof, which are directly related to the uses or premises on which erected.
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attached to Buildings.
-n, Portable: A Sign, not perm .
projects more than twelve (12) inches from its surface.
displayed for sale, rent, lease, or inspection or indicating that the property has been sold,
rented, or leased. Such Signs shall be non illuminatcd and limitcd in contcnt to the namc of the
general classification of the property. Real Estate Signs are distinguishcd in thccc rcgulationo
from other forms of Advertising Signs and are permitted in certain districts and locations from
which other forms of Advertising Signs are excluded.
or in part on the wall of the Building and extending above the ve line of a pitched roof or the
roof line (or parapet line, if a parapet exists) of a flat roof.
Sign, Te
period of time as regulated by the City Code and this Code.
Signs (rather than with Sign display incidental to use of the vehicle for transportation).
window which is visible, wholly or in part from the public right of way.
Sign Stru cure• A Structure for the rlicplay or ci,pport of Slgnc
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within a parallelogram, triangle, circle, semicircle or other regular geometric figure, including all
of the elements of the matter displayed, but not including blank masking (a plain strip, bearing
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no advertising matter around the edge of a sign), frames, display of identification or licensing
officially required by any govcrnmcntal body, or structural cicmcnts outsidc the Sign surfacc
from each other, the surface area of each Sign shall be computed. In the case of cylindrical
Signs in the shape -of -lass, or other Signs, which are substanti ee dimensional
with respect to their display surfaces, the entire display surface or surfaces shall be included in
computations of area. In the case of embellishments (display portions of Signs extending
outside the general display area), surface area extending outside the general display area and
Sign.
considered to be a single display surface or display device containing elements organized,
organized relationship of units or where there is a reasonable doubt about relationship of
intended to be read from different directions (as in the case of Signs back to back or angled
from each other), each surface shall be considered to be a single Sign.
Sign Structure: A Structure for the display or support of Signs.
Special Sign Package: See Article 10, Section 10.3.6
Vehicle Sign: A trailer, automobile, truck, or other vehicle used primarily for the display of Signs
(rather than with Sign display incidental to use of the vehicle for transportation).
Wall or Flat Sign: Any Sign attached, painted or projected on the wall of a Building or Structure,
and erected parallel to the face of a Building, and supported throughout its length by such
Building and which displays only one (1) advertising surface.
Window Sign: 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.
ARTICLE 4. STANDARDS AND TABLES
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ARTICLE 4. TABLE 12 DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA
DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA
BUILDING DISPOSITION
• Respond to the physical context taking into consideration natural features, existing urban form and Transect Zone intentions.
• For Buildings on Corner Lots, design Facades to acknowledge all Frontages.
• For modifications of nonconforming Structures. See also Article 7, Section 7.2 for specific regulations.
• Create transitions in Height and mass with Abutting properties and Transect Zones.
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
• Articulate the Building Facade vertically and horizontally in intervals appropriate to the existing Neighborhood and Transect Zone.
• Articulate the Building Facade at street level to recognize pedestrian continuity and interest, and at upper levels to recognize long views of Buildings.
• Use architectural styles and details (such as roof lines and fenestration), colors and materials derivative from surrounding area.
• Design Facades that respond primarily to human scale.
• Promote pedestrian interaction.
• Design all walls as active Facades, with doors and windows; when not possible, embellish walls with architectural design treatment.
• Provide usable Open Space that allows for visible and convenient pedestrian access from the public sidewalk.
• Building sites should locate service elements, such as trash dumpsters, utility meters, loading docks, backflow preventers, siamese connections and electrical, plumbing,
mechanical and communications equipment away from a street front. All service elements shall be situated and screened from view to the street and adjacent proper-
ties.
BUILDING FUNCTION & DENSITY
• Respond to the Neighborhood context and Transect Zone.
PARKING STANDARDS
• Minimize the impact of automobile parking and driveways on the pedestrian environment and adjacent properties, especially T3 areas.
• For pedestrian and vehicular safety minimize conflict points such as the number and width of driveways and curb cuts.
• Minimize off-street parking adjacent to a thoroughfare front and where possible locate parking behind the Building.
• Design landscaping or surface parking areas as buffers between dissimilar Uses.
• Screen parking garage structures with Habitable Space. Where Habitable Space is not provided, architectural treatments and landscaping shall screen the garage
structure.
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
• Preserve existing vegetation and/or geological features whenever possible.
• Reinforce Transect Zone intention by integrating landscape and hardscape elements.
• Use landscaping to enhance Building design and continuity of Streetscape.
• Use landscape material, such as plantings, trellises, pavers, screen walls, planters and similar features, to enhance building design and continuity of streetscape.
• Provide landscaping that screens undesirable elements, such as surface parking lots, and that enhances open space and architecture.
SIGN STANDARDS
• Provide signage appropriate for the scale and character of the projectan establishment and immediate Neighborhood.
Provide functional identifying Building
and aesthetic signage addresses at the entrance(3).
• Signage shall be within calculated aggregate area appropriate for transect zone.
• Signage shall be located below fifty (50) foot height limit along the building primary frontage.
• Number of signs for an establishment shall not exceed the allowable amount per linear frontage.
• Monument signs shall be located within the appropriate setback, not to disrupt pedestrian activity.
• Illumination and other lighting effects shall not create a nuisance to adjacent property or create a traffic hazard.
LAMBIENT STANDARDS J
• Provide lichtinn anrrooriete to the Building and landscape design in a manner that coordinates with signage and street lighting.
• Orient outdoor lighting to minimize glare to the public realm and adjacent properties.
• Protect residential areas from excessive noise, fumes, odors, commercial vehicle intrusion, traffic conflicts and the spillover effect of light.
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ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
6.5 SIGN STANDARDS
6.5.1 GENERALLY
6.5.1.1 The purpose of the Sign regulations in this section is to provide a comprehensive
standards that is designed to optimize communication and quality of Signs while protecting
the pi blic and the aesthetic character of the Cit y
6.5.1.2 It is further intended that these regulations:
a. Promotc thc effectivenes of Signs by preventing their over concentration, improper
placement, deterioration and excessive size and number.
prevent property damage and personal injury from Signs that are improperly
constructed or poorly maintained.
c. Promote the free flow of traffic and protect pedestrians and motorists from iniur„ and
property damage caused by, or which may be fully or partially attributable to, cluttered,
distracting, or illegal signage.
d. Control and reduce visual clutter and blight.
providing a reasonable, flexible, fair, comprehensive and enforceable set of regulation
that �%ster a high quality, aesthetic, visual environment for the City of Miami,
enhancing it as a place to live, visit and do business.
f. Assure that public benefits derived from expenditures of public funds for the
improvement and beautification of streets and other public Structures and spaces shall
structures.
g. Address the business com y'sneed f-adegate b 1sinecs identification and
advertising communication by improving the r dability, and therefore, thc
effectiveness. of Signs by preventing thcir improper placement, over concentration,
excessive Height area and b ilL
h. Coordinate the placement and physical dimensions of Signs within the different
Transects.
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�. Protect property values, the local economy, and the quality of life by preserving and
enhancing thc app arancc of the Strcctccapcs that affects thc image of the City of
Miami.
j.
Acknowledge the differing design concerns and needs for Signs in certain specialized
or as such as tourist areas.
k. Require that Signs are properly maintained for safety and visual appearance.
these regulations.
rn. Protect non Commercial speech such that any Sign allowed herein may contain, in lieu
of any other menage or copy, any lawful non Commercial menage, so long as said
Sign complies with the size, Height, Area and other requirements of these regulations.
n. Provide no more restrictions on speech than necessary to implement the purpose and
intent of this section.
o. These regulations are specifically intended to be severable, such that if any section,
be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these regulations.
6.5.1.3 Applicability
within the City whether or not a permit or othcr approval is required, unlcsc otherwise
Ordinance 11000 may -al contain conditions that regulate Shuns on certain properties No
premises or affixed to the inside or outside of any Structure to be visible from the public
right of way except as specifically permitted in or excepted by these regulations.
6.5.1.4 Permit Required; Signs Exempted from Pcrmit Rcquircmcnts
sha-1-1-raq-4r-e-iger-m-its.
The following types of Signs, and change of copy of Signs, are exempted from permit
requirements because such Signs are needed in order to convey menages to protect lives,
give direction identify pi blic access ways and protect civil rights
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Such Signs shall comply with size and location requirements as set forth in these
regulations for the specific Transect in which they are to be located.
a. Address, noticc, and directional Signs, warning Signs. No Sign permit shall be
required for address, notice, and directional Signs or warning Signs except as
otherwise required in this section.
b. Cornerstones, memorials, or tablets. Due to their historic or civic significance to the
community, no Sign permit is required for cornerstones, memorials, or tablets when
part of any masonry surface or constructed of bronze or other incombustible and
durable material; such Signs shall be limited to identification and date of construction
of Buildings, persons present at dedication or involved in Development or construction,
or significant historical events relating to the premises or development.
c. U. S. Mail delivery receptacles. No Sign permit shall be required for delivery
receptacles for U.S. mail which have been approved for use by postal authorities.
d. Symbolic flags, award flags, house flags. No Sign permit shall be required for display
of symbolic, award, or house flags, limited in number to one (1) for each institution or
establishment for the first fifty (50) feet or less of street Frontage and one (1) for each
fifty foot increment of Lot Line adjacent to a street.
e. Window Signs. In Residential Zones, Signs plascd- in t e wind w areas t—€1t
exceed one (1) square foot in Area, limited to one such Sign per Residential Unit, shall
not require a permit.
f. Change of copy. No Sign permit shall be required for routine change of copy on a
Sign, the customary— c of which involves fregi lent and periodic changes or fer the
relocation of Sign embellishments, providing such relocation does not result in
m�taiT,i—lieu of Wither swage or nepy any lewfi,I non Commercial
message, so long as said Sign complies with the size, Height, Area and other
requirements of the City. Where change in copy changes the typc of Sign to a non
empt category, however, a Sign permit shall be required.
g. No Sign permit shall be required for display of Signs on automobiles to cks b ,sec
trailers, or other vehicles when used for norm uses of transportation.
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h. Nf o Sign permit
^sshall be required for display of decorative flags, bunting, and other
decorations related o hoI TRy�J, or for communit„ wide celebrations, conventions, or
Such Signs shall be removed within thirty (30) days of such events.
Real Estate Sam. No Sign permit shall be required for Real Estate Signs displayed
on private property:
1. In non -Residential Zones, not exceeding fifteen (15) square feet in Sign surface
Area; or
2. In Residential Zones, not exceeding one (1) square foot in Sign surface Area.
Such Real Estate Signs shall be removed within thirty (30) days of the sale or rental
of the property.
Political election Signs. No Sign permit shall be required for political election Sign
displayed on private property:
� In non_Residential Zones not exceeding f een ) sg e-feet in -aggregate of
Sign surface Area; or
2. In Residential Zones, not exceeding four (/1) square feet in aggregate of Sign
surface Area.
Such political election Signs shall be removed within thirty (30) days of the election
period.
6.5.1.5 General Requirements
addition to provisions app ring elsewhere in this codc. No Variancc from these provisions
is permitted unless otherwise provided herein.
non Commercial message, so long as said Sign complies with the size, Height, Area and
other requirements of this code and the City Code.
false or misleading.
c. Cign-adjacent-to a 3, T'l R, F-d�Qi o� 6 Q zone-rshaull be- minated o ashTng
unless such Signs are specifically authorized by the regulations for the Transect in which
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zone, no Flashing Sign shall be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of any portion of
property in a Residential district, as measured along thc street Frontage on thc same
flashing element of such Sign is directly visible from the Residential property involved.
d. Revolving or Whirling Signs and pennant or streamer Signs arc hereby prohibitcd unless
such Signs are specifically authorized by the regulatie-ns for the Zone in which erected.
e. Signs of historic significance. Any Sign determined to be of historic significance by thc
accocrovording to Lam: apter 23 of t e City rode magi be exempted b y Warrant from any
Sign limitation imposed by this code. The placement of girl Sign ma„ be as appro„ed
Chapter 23.
f. Variances for Height on freestanding outdoor Advertising Signs may bc granted by thc
and upon compliance with the following:
only be submitted, and accepted by the City, if the Height Variance is necessary duc
to a government action which renders the Sign not visible from the roadway(s) which
it was intended to be viewed from; said government action will only be considered a
Sign was built. A legally erected Sign that was legally constructed and not in
compliance with the Height provisions of thc Zoning Ordinance may not justify thc
noncompliant Height as hardship for a Variance request; only a subsequent
government action, which physically impedes the visibility of a Sign, will bc
considered a valid justification;
must be accompanied by line of sight studies from thc roadway(s) which such Sign is
intended to be viewed from• and
3. A finding must be made that the Variance bc requested is thc minimum Variance
necessary to make such Sign visible from the roadway(s) which such Sign is intended
to be viewed from.
/1 In addition this section shall not apply to any Sion with nonconforming state s
g. All Temporary Signs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 62 of the City Code.
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h. All Signs shall comply with the vision clearance standards of this code.
i. A Warrant shall be required for establishment of community or Neighborhood bulletin
boards, including kiosks in districts where permissiblc, but no Sign permits shall-bc
required for posting of notices thereon. Size and location standards shall be as set forth
by the City Manager, such bulletin boards or kiosks may be erected on public property.
maintenance, and provision for removal if not properly maintained.
Freestanding Signs higher than seven (7) feet in height are prohibitcd in Transcct Zonc�
T6 2/1, T6 36, T6 /18, T6 60, and T6 80. Free standing Signs above seven (7) feet in
height are allowed By Right in District (D) Zones and may be permitted by Warrant in all
other Zones, subject to any applicable Design Guidelines. These regulations do not
c signs rcgulated under Chapter 62, Article 13 of the City Code.
k. inted wal�call Signs-tares-prohibiited ir' Tssect Zones 2` 1, TC._` 6 TG:_/1Q TG:_60 and TC._
80. Painted wall Signs are allowed By Right in District (D) Zones and may be permitted
Signs shall be limited to on premises business identification signage as more specifically
regulated each transect-zon er Section 65..2.These regulation o n^+ y to
those signs regulated under Chapter 62, Article 13 of the City Code.
6.5.1.6 Fees
The fees prescribed in the City Code must be paid to the City of Miami for each Sign
permit is iscued, as provided for herein. Fees for Sign permits for each Sign erected,
installed, affixed, structurally or electrically altered or relocated shall be determined in
accordance with the fee schedule established by resolution of the City Commission or set
forth in the City Code.
6.5.1.7 Removalo#-Sig-ri ,
a. In addition to rcmoval rcquired for nonconforming Signs in this code, the following rules,
requirements, and limitations shall apply with regard to any order for removal, repair, or
replacement of certain Signs as indicator! below
1. If such Signs are otherwise lawfully permitted, except for the condition or
applicablc jurisdiction in accordancc with the applicable provisions of the City Code,
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the Florida Building Code or this code, the order shall require repair or replacement
within a stated time, not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the order, or
removal prior to the expiration of such period.
2. If such Signs are nonconforming under the terms of this code by reason of character
or location or the Use with which a: sociated, or exceed, in combination with other
Signs on the premises, limitations on numbcr or Aroa of Signs, thc order shall require
any nonconforming Signs to be removed or made to conform within a stated time, not
to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the order.
3. Any order issued by an official City or County Board with jurisdiction may be appealed
in accordance with the review procedures set forth in the applicable sections of thc
City Code, Florida
b. Decrepit or dilapidated Signs; treatment of supports.
1. Signs found to be decrepit or dilapidated (whether or not determined to be unsafe a�
provided in the Florida Building Code) shall be removed, repaired, or replaced if
otherwise lawful.
2. Structural members of all Signs, including supports, shall be covered, painted, or
designed in such a manner as to be visually unobtrusive.
3. The building official may issue a written notice to the responsible party in charge of
any Sign found to be unsafe. The written notice shall specify the dangerous
specified in the notice by the responsible party. The building official shall serve this
notice on the responsible party in accordance with the Florida Building Code and thc
responrssihi l�ert, y—eeek review-^vfsucc--decissions in accordance with such
section.
/1. Signs advertising establishments, commodities, or services previously a ociated
with the premises on which erected, but no longer there or otherwise bearing other
obsolete matter, shall be removed within thirty (30) days from the time such activity
ceases.
5. The City may issue a written notice to the responsible party in charge of any Sign
found to be advertising establishments, commodities, or services no longer on
premises or are otherwise obsolete. The written notice shall specify thc obsolete
obsolete condition, and require the removal of the Sign within the time specified in
the notice by the responsible party. The City shall serve this notice on the
respon?iblo -in accordance withC apter , A t lle X—nfthe-City Code and t-be
responsible party may seek review of such decision in accordance with thc
provisions contained therein.
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a. All new freestanding outdoor Advertising Signs are prohibited. Signs used in the conduct
forth in this code and restricted as follows in T Zones in which they are permitted.
the display portions of the Sign extending outside the general display area. Total area of
or a, shall not cxcccd one hundred (100) square feet. No embellishment shall extend
more than five (5) feet above the toe -of t;tip str-44ure, or two (2) feot beyond the
sides or below the bottom of the Sign structure. Embellishments shall be included in any
limitations affecting minimum clearance or maximum Height of Signs, permitted
projections, or distance from any Structure or Lot or street line.
c. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) above, outdoor Advertising Signs may bc
degrees with the centerline of any such limited accef highway and face away from such
highway.
1 No outdoor Advertising Sign which faces a limited access highway including
prccsways as established by the State of Florida to a greater degree than permitted
in herein shall be erected, constructed, altered, maintained, replaced or relocated
within six hundred sixty (660) feet of any such highways, including expressways,
asterly of 195 and southerly of 36th Street.
2. Outdoor Advertising Signs, a maximum of ten (10) in number, including those
presently in place, which face such limited acces highways may be erected,
of -the -westerly westerly side of 195 right of wades, or that portion of the easterly side of 195
which lies north of 36th Street, or of any limited access highway, including
cxpre.. ways as established by the State of Florida or any of its political subdivisions,
westerly of 1 95; or which lie easterly of 1 95 and north o�vth Street, after ty
{a) An outdoor Advertising Sign structure approved pursuant to this section shall bc
Spaced a minima im of one t usandrTd f ve-hu red (1 -feet fro oter c�4
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Advertising structure on the same side of a limited acce-s highway including
cxpresrways facing in thc same direction.
frrroomr—the wn of t e ain trcryeledread, acid i ce-, vo insstance—shall exceed a
maximum Height of sixty five (65) feet measured from the crown of the nearest
adjacent or arterial street.
(c) The Sign structure shall be of unipod construction with pantone matching color
system DMS18Ol I redsh brown or DMS 63I I rlark brown or similarTcrrGE4Gr an4
n iith only two (2) Sign faros hark to hank at a maxima m horizontal angle of thirty
(30) degrees from each other.
(d) No flashing, blinking or mechanical devices shall be utilized as a part of the outdoor
Advertising Sign.
(e) Sign Area, embellishments and projections shall be as set forth in paragraph
6.5.1.8. b. above.
d. Outdoor Advertising Signs shall be spaced a minimum of one thousand (1,000) feet from
another Sign, or an approved location, on the same side of a federal aid primary
highway.
tree for the first five hundred (500) square feet of site ar and one (1) sidc shade trcc
for each additional one thousand (1,000) square feet or portion thereof of site ar ; thc
remainder of the site area shall be landscaped with equal portions of hedges and/or
shrubs and living ground cover. Said landscaping shall bc provided with irrigation and bc
maintained in perpetuity. Any Sign permit issued pursuant to the code shall be subject
to revoca n suhse i ent to a of blic hearing by theiCity commissio she ild City
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inspectors find that the subject site is not being maintained according to approved
landscaping plans or is being kept in an unclean or unsightly manner.
f. Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, permits for outdoor
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
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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.
6.5.2 TRANSECT SPECIFIC STANDARDS
6.5.2.1 Generally
a. Criteria. In the review and approval of Signs t rty-shallensure compliance with aII
applicable sections of the Florida Building Code and ensure that the Signs comply with
the zoning regulations of this code including:
1. The size and Area of the Signs comply with the specifications set forth for the type of
2. TS"hii"gen Sain-gd-isthce Zone inPithwhIich atthioe nSsiotan nisda4nrd�bseoIoncateds; uabnjde,
ct property r Strutunre as
specified herein.
6.5.2.2 T3 and T4 R
a. For each Dwelling Unit the following is permitted:
1. Address Signs, not to exceed one (1) for each Dwelling Unit or other Use for each
below.
2. Window Signs which do not exceed one (1) square foot in Area limited to one such
Sign per Residential Unit.
3. Notice, directional and warning Signs, not to exceed one (1) for each Dwelling Unit or
other Use for eacch Lot -Line ad, cent -to a street, or two-(2) sG re feet i ea,
provided that, where such Signs are combined with address Signs, maximum total
Area shall not exceed three (3) square feet. Such Signs, if freestanding, shall not
ceed three (3) feet in Height, bc closer than ten (10) feet to any adjacent Lot, or bc
closer than two (2) feet to any street line. Such Signs shall not be illuminated.
/1. For Home Office, one Sign not to exceed one (1) square foot in Area.
b. For other uses:
1. In connection with subdivisions, Developments, Neighborhoods or similar areas.
Not to exceed one (1) permanent identification Sign, or ten (10) square feet in Area,
per principal entrance. Such Signs shall not be illuminated or internally illuminated.
Suc gnis mew/ Abe tell non --a peri eter well or B lildin`r well. Signs should
respect the architecture of the Building and be placed subordinately and
harmoniously to the Structure.
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2. In connection with religious facilities. A wall Sign for the name of the religious facility,
not exceeding twenty (20) square feet in Area shall be permitted. In addition, a
allowed provided that the maximum size of such Sign shall be fifteen (15) square feet
in Area• an increase i p to forty ('10) sg iaro foot for siBch a Sion shall be permissible
if the Sign is located on a street with a right of way gr atcr than fifty (50) feet and thc
facility has a Setback in excess of thirty (30) feet.
3. In connection with elementary, middle or high school. A wall Sign for the name of
the school, not exceeding twenty (20) square feet in Area shall be permitted. In
addi�n a fr ding Sign for name of he school and schedi ile of school events
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shall be allowed provided that the maximum size of such Sign shall be fifteen (15)
square feet in Area. An increase up to forty (i10) square feet for such a Sign shall bc
permissible if the Sign is located on a street with a right of way greater than fifty (50)
feet and the facility has a Setback in excel of thirty (30) feet.
6.5.2.3 T4 L and T4 0
a. For each Dwelling Unit, the following is permitted:
1. Address Signs, not to exceed one (1) for each Dwelling Unit or other Use for each Lot
Line adjacent to a street, or two (2) square feet in Area, except as provided below.
2. Window Signs which do not exceed one (1) square foot in Area limited to one such
Sign per Dwelling Unit.
3. Notice, directional and warning Signs, not to exceed one (1) for each Dwelling Unit or
otheer Use for each Let —Line adjacent to a street, er two—(2) sg e feet i e
Area shall not exceed three (3) square feet. Such Signs, if freestanding, shall not
exceed three (3) fcct in Height, be closer than ten (10) fcct to any adjacent Lot, or bc
closer than two (2) feet to any street line. Such Signs shall not be illuminated.
/1. For Home Office, one Sign not to exceed one (1) square foot in Area.
For other uses:
to exceed one (1) permanent identification Sign, or ten (10) square feet in Area, per
principal entrance. Such Signs shall not be illuminated or internally illuminated. Such
Signs may be located on a perimeter wall or Building wall. Signs should respect thc
Structure.
2. In connection with religious fae+l+ties. A wall Sign for the name of the religious facility,
not exceeding twenty (20) square feet in Area shall be permitted. In addition a
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freestanding Sign for name of religious facility and schedule of services shall be
allowed provided that thc maximum size of such Sign shall be fifteen (15) square feet
in Area. An increase up to forty ('10) square feet for such a Sign shall be permissible if
facility has a Setback in excess of thirty (30) feet.
3. In connection with elementary, middle or high school. A wall Sign for the name of the
school, not exceeding twenty (20) square feet in Area shall be permitted. In addition,
a eest ding Sign for name of teschoo dsr.-14edule of school events shall be
allowed provided that the maximum size of such Sign shall be fifteen (15) square feet
in Area. An increase up to forty (/10) square feet for such a Sign shall be permissible if
facility has a Setback in excess of thirty (30) feet.
/1. In connection with other uses allowed within the Transect and not listed, no more than
one (1) square foot per linear foot of Frontage of the establishment.
6.5.2.4 T5-RrandT6R
a. For Residential Uses, the following are permitted:
1. Address Signs, not to exceed one (1) for each Dwelling Unit or other Use for each Lot
Line adjacent to a street, or two (2) square feet in Area, except as provided below.
2. Window Signs which do not exceed one (1) square foot in Area limited to one such
Sign per Residential Unit.
3. Building address, notice, directional or warning Signs for each Lot Line adjacent to a
street, one (1) wall Sign not exceeding an Area of one half square foot for each linear
foot of street Frontage, up to a maximum of forty ('10) square feet in Area, or one (1)
Projecting Sign with combined surface Area not exceeding one half square foot for
each linc`ar foot of street Frontage, up to a maximum of forty (/10) square feet in Area:
nd one
cn
a(1) address or directional Sion not exceeding an Area of ton (10) square
,
feet. Such address or directional, notice or warning Sign, if freestanding, shall not be
closer than six (6) feet to any adjacent Lot Line or be closer than two (2) feet to any
street line.
/1. For Home Office, one Sign not to exceed one square foot in Area.
b. For other Uses:
to exceed one (1) permanent identification Sign, or ten (10) square feet in Area, per
principal entrance. Such Signs shall not be illuminated or internally illuminated. Such
Signs may be located on a perimeter wall or Building wall. Signs should respect thc
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architccturc of the Building and be placed subordinately and harmoniously to the
Structure.
2. In connection with religious fas+tities. A wall Sign for the name of the religious facility,
„otexceed twenty (Z2-0) s e—feet i ea sh I be pe tted. In additio a
freestanding Sign for namc of rcligious facility and schedule of services shall be
allowed providcd that thc maximum size of such Sign shall be fifteen (15) square feet
in Area. An increase up to forty 00) square feet for such a Sign shall be permissible if
facility has a Setback in excess of thirty (30) feet.
3 In connection with elementary, middlc or high school. A wall Sign for thc namc of the
school, not cxcccding twcnty (20) square feet in Area shall be permitted. In addition,
a eest `Jinx Sign for name of tla-eLschoo dedq-edule of school events shall be
allowed provided that the maximum size of such Sign shall be fifteen (15) square feet
in Area. An increase up to forty ('10) square feet for such a Sign shall be permissible if
facility has a Setback in excess of thirty (30) feet.
6.5.2.5 T5 L, T5 0, T6 L, T6 0, CI HD, D1, D2 and D3
Except as otherwise provided, the following Signs are permitted and may be illuminated but
shall not be Animated or flashing.
.a Fora single establishment within a Building:
1. Water-ns. When a single establishment takes up an entire Building, walk -Signs shall
be limited to one and one half (1 1/2) square feet of Sign Area for each lineal foot of
n iall fronting on a street; there shall be no more than ono wall Sign for each ono
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hundred fifty (150) linear feet along a street Frontage, with no more than threes (3)
total on any wall. n s that do no ave streets rtagemazrray -contain nr -no more-tha-n
shall be included as part of aggrcgatc wall Sign Area as limited herein.
2. Window Signs. Painted or attached, which shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of
the glassed area of the window in which placed. Number of such Signs is not limited
Sion 4ree as limiter) above
3. Projecting Signs. Shall be limited to one (1) Sign structure with no more than two (2)
Sign surfaces, neither of which shall exceed forty ('10) square feet in Sign Area;
however, such permissible Sign Area may be increased to eighty (80) square feet
where maximum projection from the face of the Building is two (2) feet or less; sixty
{60) square feet where projection is more than two (2) and lesc than three (3) feet;
and forty ('10) square feet where projection is at least three (3), but not more than four
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{/1) feet. The aggregate Area of such Signs shall be included as part of aggregate wall
Sign Area as limiter) above
/l. Ground/Freestanding Signs. Shall be limited to one (1) Sign structure with no more
than two (2) Sign surfaces, neither of which shall exceed forty ('10) square feet in Sign
Ar for nh one hi inrlr (1 00) fee f stree e
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Permitted Sign Area may be cumulative, but no Sign surface shall cxcccd onc
hundred (100) square feet. Maximum Height limitation shall be twenty (20) feet
including embellishmcnts easured fir -the cr^ fthe nearest-adent Igor
arterial street, and not in` l uding limiter) access highways or expressways pro„ided
however, that the Zoning Administrator may increase the measurement of the crown
by up to five (5) feet to accommodate unusual or undulating site conditions.
5. Direction-s. May be combined with mess but shall bear no advertising
matter and magi be erecter) to guide to entrances exits or Parking Areas Blot more
than one (1) such Sign, not exceeding five (5) square feet in Area, shall be erected
per entrance exit or Parking Area
b. For a single Building with more than one establishment opening i ip to the of itdoors:
1. Wall Signs. The Building in which thc establishments arc located shall be allowed onc
{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, In addition, each
individual establishment within a Building that has a separate entrance to thc
outdoors (available to the general public, whether on the ground floor or on an upper
lev l), a;d-a minim ont-age twent (20, ear feet to „„rs shall -be
allowcd thc following Signs:
• A wall Sign not to exceed one (1) square foot in Area for each linear foot of
Frontage of the establishment.
• Window Signs not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the glas area of the window
inted or attached.
The number of such Signs is not limited by these regulations, but aggregate Ar
shall be incli icier) as part of aggregate wall Sion Area as limiter) above
• An Awning Sign, limited to the skirt or bottom edge of the Awning; letters,
emblems, logos or symbols not to exceed six (6) inches in Height.
square feet in Area.
2. Window Signs. Painted or attached, which shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of
the glassed area of the window in which placed. Number of such Signs is not limited
Sign Area as limiter) above
3. Projecting Signs. Shall be limited to one (1) Sign structure with no more than two (2)
Sign surfaces, neither of which shall exceed forty ('10) square feet in Sign Area;
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however, such permissible Sign Area may be increased to eighty (80) square feet
where maximum projection from the face of the Building is two (2) feet or lesc; sixty
{60) square feet where projection is more than two (2) and less than three (3) feet;
and forty ('10) square feet where projection is at least three (3), but not more than four
{/1) feet. The aggregate Area of such Signs shall be included as part of aggregate wall
Sign /area ac limiter) above
/1. Ground or freestanding Signs. Shall be limited to one (1) Sign structure with no morc
Area for each establishment or for each one hundred (100) feet of street Frontage.
Permitted Sign Area may be cumulativc, but no Sign surfacc shall cxcccd one
hundred (100) square feet. Maximum Height limitation shall be twenty (20) feet
artcrial strcct, not including limitcd access highways or expressways, provided,
however, that the Zoning Administrator may increase the measurement of the crown
by up to five (5) feet to accommodate unusual or undulating site conditions.
5. Directional -Signs. May be combined with address S but shall bear no advertising
matter and magi be erecter! to gf lisle to entrances exits or Parking Areas Blot more
than one (1) such Sign, not exceeding five (5) square feet in Area, shall be erected
per en c2 exit or Parking tree
c. For outdoor advertising business Signs.
Outdoor advertising business Signs shall be permitted as accessory Uses to principal
Commercial I Ises and si ch Signs shell fi irther be limiter) as follows•
1. Signs shall be wall mounted only on side walls of the existing principal Commercial
Structure and shall not be freestanding;
2. Signs shall be limited to one Sign per Structure only;
3. Sign Area shall be limited to no greater than thirty two (32) square feet;
/1. Permissible Sign Area may only be utilized on a Commercial Structure which has thc
allowablc thirty two (32) squarc fcct of Sign Ara unuscd from thc total permicsiblc
wall Sign Area for the Structure in question (not counting the twenty (20) square feet
of enroll Signs allowable per establishment); and
5. Such Signs may either be painted or mounted onto the subject wall.
d. For Regional Activity Complexes.
Comprehensive signag-e—p-r-apesa1s for Regional Activity Complexes may only be
permitted by Exception. Proposed Sign Area, in thc aggregate, shall not cxcccd thrcc
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cxccption should be granted, the PZAB shall consider thc following guidelines as well at)
Article /1, Table 12:
considered within comprehensive signage proposals for Regional Activity Complexes.
placed subordinate to those features. Overlapping of functional windows, extensions
beyond parapet edges --obscuring architectural ornamentation or disruption of
dominate Facade lines are examples of Sign design problems considered
unacceptable.
3. The Sign's color and value (h des -cant and dark) sh„uld be harmonious with
Building materials. Strong contrasts in color or value between the Sign and Building
that drew undue visual attention to the Sign at the expense of the overall architectural
composition shall be avoided.
a lighted Building face is desirable. Lighting of a Sign should be accompanied by
Facade area surrounding the Sign. Lighted Signs on unlit Buildings are unacceptable.
The -objective is a visual Iight+ngemais-on t e-B-Hild th the lighed „
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subordinate. Mesh including LED features acceptable under the Miami Dade County
Code 33 96.1 may be reviewed for compliance under this Section.
5. Feature lighting of the Building, including exposed light elements that enhance
Building lines, light sculpture or kinetic displays that meet the criteria of thc Miami
Dade County art in public places ordinance, shall -not be -tenet -efed-as Sig„ e
subject to these regulations.
6.5.2.6 CI
Except as otherwise provided, the following Signs are permitted and may be illuminated but
shall not be Animated or flashing.
a. Directional---Sige-s, which may be combined with address Signs but shall bear no
advertising matter, and may be erected to guidc to entrances, exits, or Parking Areas,
but shall not exceed five (5) square feet in surface Area.
b. Ground or freestanding Signs, to the extent allowed, shall be limited to one (1) Sign
structure with no more than two (2) Sign surfaces, neither of which shall exceed forty
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(40) square feet in Sign Area, for each street Frontage of each establishment or for each
fifty (50) feet of street Frontage. Permitted Sign Area may be cumulative for
ostablishmcnts with more than one hundred and fifty (150) feet of street Frontage, but in
such cases, no Sign surface shall exceed one hundred (100) square feet in Area.
Maximum Height limitation shall be twenty (20) feet including embellishments, measured
assess highways or expressways, provided.
r Fora single establishment �n iithin a Buildin` :
v.
When a single establishment takes up an entire Building wall Signs shall be limited to
one and one half (1 1/2) square feet of Sign Area for each lineal foot of wall fronting on a
street. There shall be no more than one wall Sign for each one hundred and fifty (150)
linear feet along a street Frontage, with no more than three (3) total on any wall. Wall
that do not have street Frontage may contain no more than one wall Sign each, not to
cxcccd fifty (50) square feet in Ar for ch Sign, but aggregate area shall be included
as part of aggrcgate wall Sign Area as limited herein.
d. For a single Building with more than one establishment opening i p to the o ,doom
individual establishment on the ground floor, with ground floor street Frontage and
separate entrances on the ground floor that open toward such street Frontag-es, shall
be allowed the following Signs:
• A wall Sign not to exceed one (1) square foot in Area for each linear foot of
Frontage of the establishment;
• Window Signs not to exceed twenty percent (20%) 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
above.
• An Awning Sign, limited to the skirt or bottom edge of the Awning; letters,
emblems, logos or symbols not to exceed six (6) inches in Height.
• A hanging (as in under an Awning or similar Structurc) Sign not to exceed three
{3) square feet in Area.
2. Window Signs, painted or attached, shall not exceed twenty percent (20°ie) of the
glassed Area of the window in which placed. Number of such Signs is not limited by
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these regulations, but aggregate Area shall be included as part of aggregate wall Sign
Area as limited abevo
3. Projecting Signs (other than under Awning Signs) shall be limited to one (1) Sign
structure with no more than two (2) Sign surfaces, neither of which shall exceed forty
00) square feet in Sign Area. The aggregate Area shall be included as part of
aggregate wall Sign Aroma sic limited above
c. For Regional Activity Complexes.
Comprehensive signage- ropasa1s for Regional Activity Complexes may only be
permitted by Exception. Proposed Sign Ar a, in thc aggregate, shall not cxcccd thrcc
ception should be granted, the PZAB shall consider the following guidelines as well as
Article /I , Table 12:
considered within comprehensive signage proposals for Regional Activity Complexes.
with the facility's regional purpose, size, bulk and scale.
placed subordinate to those features. Overlapping of functional windows, extensions
beyond parapet edges --obscuring architectural ornamentation or disruption of
dominate Facade lines are examples of Sign design problems considered
unacceptable.
3. The Sign's color and value (shades-of,;ight and dark) sh„uld be harmonious with
Building materials. Strong contrasts in color or vale ie between the Sign and Building
that drew undue visual attention to the Sign at the expense of the overall architectural
composition shall be avoided.
a bighted Building face is desirabl -L-1-g„ g of a Sign should be accompan.i d-by
Facade area surrounding the Sign. Lighted Signs on unlit Buildings are unacceptable.
The -objective is a-v+sual bighting ear sis-c nr-the-Build th the Iigkitg„
T CGedZTG
Code 33 96.1 may be reviewed for compliance under this Section.
5. Feature lighting of thc Building, including exposed light elements that enhance
Building lines, light sculpture or kinetic displays that meet the criteria of thc Miami
Dade County art in publipric Piaves ordinance shall not be constri Enter! as n e
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subject to these regulations.
6.5.2.7 CS
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Permanent Signs shall be permi^sible subject to the limitations below:
name of the facility, identification of othcr Ucc� thin th facili+„ and direr+ n ns
and all such park Signs shall be allowed subject to obtaining a Warrant.
b. Criteria:
clearance standards as set forth in Article 3. Signs for idcntification of othcr Uscs
within the Park shall be located dircctly on, or adjaccnt to, whcrc such Uscs arc
located.
,
is intended to serve. Neighborhood
Parks Signs shall be unobtrusive and non
iIIii' ated, ile regional Park Sig-nsi be larger and contain suficient
parks shall also be allowed commercial sponsorship messages not to exceed twenty
such commercial messages mils+ be incorporated in the park sign and magi not be
displayed on their own.
For other Uses within a--Pan�ldentificatio ns ma be —ail ed s h �
obtaining a Warrant in order to determine whether the location, size and design of
6.5.3 Limitations on Signs Abovc a Hcight of Fifty (50) Fcct Abovc Grado
Except as otherwise provided in a specific Transect Zone, the following regulations shall
apply to all Signs above a Height of fifty (50) feet above grade:
a. Signs shall be limited to the identification of the Building or the name of one (1) major
tenant of the Building occupying more than five percent (5%) of the grosc I asablc
Building Floor Area. Not more than two (2) Signs per Building on two (2) separate
Building Facades shall be permitted.
b. Signs shall consist only of individual letters or a graphic logotype. No graphic
embellishments si ich as borders or backgro inns shall be permitter?
c. The maximum height of a letter shall be as indicated in the table below.
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any portion of a Sign over fifty (50) feet but less than two hundred (200) feet
above grade
/1 FEET
any portion of a Sign ovcr two hundred (200) feet but Ies than three hundred 6 FEET
(300) feet above gradc
any portion of a Sign over three hundred (300) feet but less than four 8 FEET
hundred 000) feet above gradc
any portion of a Sign over four hundred ('100) feet above gradc 9 FEET
Building identification, the following regulations shall apply.
any portion of a Sign over fifty (50) feet but less than two hundred (200) feet
above grade
any portion of a Sign over two hundred (200) feet but less than three hundred
(300) feet above grade
any portion of a Sign over three hundred (300) feet but less than four
hundred ('1 00) feet above grade
any portion of a Sign over four hundred (0100) feet above gradc
200 SQ. FT.
300 SQ. FT.
/100 SQ. FT.
500 SQ. FT.
c. The maximum length of the Sign shall not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the width of
Sign shall consist of not more than one (1) horizontal line or one (1) vertical of letters or
cymbolc i finless it is determiner! that two (2) lines of lettering would be more compatiblc
with the Building design. The total length of the two (2) lines of lettering, end to end, if
permitted, shall not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the width of the Building wall.
f. No Variance from maximum size of letter, logotype, Icngth of Sign or numbcr of Sign
shall be granted.
be reviewed based on the following guidelines:
1. ns rvho 'hula respect the Architectural Features of t e Fac e-aild be cited and
placed subordinate to those features. Overlapping of functional windows, cxtcnsions
beyond parapet edgesscuring architectural ornamentation or disruption of
dominant Facade lines are examples of Sign design problems considered
unacceptable.
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2. The Sign's color and value (shades of light and dark) should be harmonious with
Building materialC Strong contrasts ir, color or value between the Sign and Building
that draw undue visual attention to the Sign at the expense of the overall
architectural composition shall be avoided.
3. In the case of a lighted Sign, a reverse channel letter that silhouettes the Sign
against a lighted Building face is desirable. Lighting of a Sign should be
accompanied by accent lighting of the ildling's—E1-i-sti-nctive Architectural Features
and especially the Facade
area surrounding the Sign. Lighted
Signs on unlit
Bi ii gs—are— acceptable. T e objective is�a--visual--highLingg a ''p '` sis the
Building with the lighted Sign as subordinate.
'1. Feature lighting of the Building, including exposed light elements that enhance
Building lines, light sculpture or kinetic displays that meet the criteria of the Miami
Dade Co intunty -ar i _p blic planes ordinance shalcrll not -be con-rstrued as �ucge
subject to these regulations.
ARTICLE 7. PROCEDURES AND NONCONFORMITIES
Section 7.1 Procedures
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7.1.2.9 Sign Permits
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a. Application. Except for classes of signs exempted from permit requirements as specified in
Article 6, Section 6.5 Article 10, all signs shall require permits. Applications for such permits
shall be made, on forms provided by the city, and in addition shall provide at a minimum the
following information:
d. Transferability of sign permit. Permits, permit numbers or permit applications and
attachments shall not be transferable to other sites. They are valid only for a specific Sign
Structure at the specifically designated location subject to change of copy limitations in Article 6,
Section 6.5 Article 10. If at any time a Sign Structure is altered, removed or relocated in a manner
different from the terms of the sign permit, the sign permit will become void, unless otherwise
provided in this code.
Section 7.2 Nonconformities: Structures; Uses; Lots; and -Site Improvements and Signs
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7.2.9 Nonconforming signs
The following provisions shall apply to nonconforming signs:
7.2.9.1. Removal in residential districts
In all residential districts, legal, nonconforming signs shall be removed by May 11, 2003, or shall
be made to conform; provided, however, that nonconforming nonresidential Uses in T3, T/1 R,
as provided in regulations for the first district in which such Uses would be conforming as of May
11, 2002.Legal , Nonconforming Signs inconsistent with Article 10 of this code shall be removed
by November 11, 2014, or shall be made to conform. Any sign or outdoor advertising sign which
became nonconforming as a result of the adoption of Ordinance XXXXXX shall be removed.
7.2.9.2. Removal in other districts Freestanding Signs; Continuance of nonconformity
In any district other than residential, any Sign or outdoor advertising signs which became
nonconforming as a result of the adoption of Ordinance No. 12213 shall be removed by May 11,
2007. a. Freestanding Signs shall be removed by November 11, 2017. Change of Copy,
modifications, alterations, and maintenance of Legal Nonconforming Freestanding Signs that do
not increase the nonconformity are permitted consistent with the Florida Building Code.
1. No such signs shall be permitted to remain if they were not legally constructed when
such signs were permissible within the specified zoning district or Transect.
7.2.9.3. Outdoor advertising signs which are freestanding; Continuancc of non
ity
period allowed therein has expired, shall not be considered eligible for a Warrant as set forth
below.
b. All outdoor advertising signs which arc freestanding, were lawfully crcctcd and have
become a nonconforming Sign as a result of the adoption of Ordinance No. 12213, shall be
removed by May 11, 2007, provided however that such signs may be eligible to remain
standing following the expiration of the amortization period specified herein subject to the
issuance of a Warrant as set forth herein.
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1. The expressed intent of such Warrant is to improve thc visual aesthetics of such sign
as a condition for remaining. No such signs shall be permitted to remain if they were not
legally constructed when such signs were permissible within the specified zoning district
or Transect.
Warrant to remain standing, must file for such permit no later than one hundred twenty
(120) days from the May- Z2007,the f lea ,amortizatio erie€14er
nonconforming status.
c. Criteria. Any outdoor advertising Sign which is freestanding and eligible for a Warrant to
remain must comply with the criteria of this Code and additionally, with the following
limitations and restrictions:
1. Sign Structures supported by multiple I beams shall be replaced with monopole
structures.
2. All Sign Structures shall be limited to an overall Height of thirty (30) feet as measured to
the top of the Sign Structure from the crown of the nearest adjacent roadway, except
when located within six hundred and sixty (660) feet from an elevated limited acccs
highway in which case the overall Height shall be forty ('10) feet; only embellishments
may be taller, but in no case shall embellishments exceed an additional five (5) feet in
Height.
3. Sign area shall not exceed six hundred and seventy two (672) square feet, with
/1. Monopole Sign Structures shall be painted and maintained to a i iniform color (to be
selected by the Planning Department).
5. Sign lighting shall be enhanced, when applicable or deemed appropriate pursuant to thc
Warrant review procesc, to consist of decorative lighting fixtures, in an effort to enhance
the appearance of such signs along corridors which abut residential areas.
6. Any such signs eligible to remain, pursuant to this subsection, shall comply with thc
following landscape requirements for screening the monopole structures to the extent
possible: One (1) shade tree for the first five hundred (500) square feet of site area and
one (1) side shade tree for each additional one thousand (1,000) square feet or portion
thereof of site area; the remainder of the site area shall be landscaped with equal
portions of hedges and/or shrubs and living ground cover. If the remainder of the subject
site is already landscaped to a level which complies with the City's landscape guides
and standards then no additional landscaping other than that required for screening thc
monopole structure, will be required; such landscaping requirements will be determined
through the Warrant process. The City encourages xeriscaping of sites with native plants
which do not require irrigation; unless sites are landscaped with native xeriscape plants,
site landscaping shall be provided with irrigation and shall be continuously maintained;
such landscape requirements may be modified by the Planning Director upon a finding
site in question; such modification requests shall be accompanied by a landscape
mitigation plan which enhances landscaping in the nearby area.
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7. Any such signs cligiblc to rcmain shall be maintained in accordancc with tho
requirements of this subsection and the City's appearance code (as specified in Chapter
10 of the City Code).
8. Any such Signs eligible to remain shall pay mitigation fees as specified in Chapter 62,
Article X of the City Code, as
7.2.9.4 Interstate or federal aid primary highway system
Any lawfully erected outdoor advertising Sign which is located along any portion of the interstate
or federal aid primary highway system and which becomes a nonconforming Sign as a result of
the adoption of Ordinance No. 12213, is not subject to removal after the expiration of the five (5)
year amortization period cot forth herein
7.2.9.5 Landscape modification&
subject to the issuance of a Waiver as set forth herein. The cxpresccd intcnt of such Waiver
to improve the visual aesthetics of such signs while allowing flexibility with respects to
landscaping requirements. Such Waivers may allow landscaping the entire site if the remainder
guides and standards, other than that required for screening the monopole structure, which will
be required; such modified landscaping requirements will be determined through the Waiver
process. The City encourages xeriscaping of sites with native plates which do not require
irrigation. Unless sites are landscaped with nat vc-xcr+scapc plant cite lard taping ^"," be
provided with irrigation and shall be continuously maintained; such landscape requirements may
be modified by the Planning Director upon a f�gthat there is suff,,;ca„t—r-^ -a
reasonable provision of landscaping on the specific site in question. Such modification request
shall be accompanied by a landscape mitigation plan which enhances landscaping in the nearby
area.
ARTICLE 10. SIGN REGULATIONS
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MIAMI 21 ARTICLE 10. SIGN REGULATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
10.1 GENERAL X_3
10.2 SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS X.10
TABLE 15 TRANSECT ZONE SPECIFIC SIGN STANDARDS X.12
10.3 SUPPLEMENTAL SIGN REGULATIONS X.22
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10.1 . GENERAL
10.1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this section is to provide a comprehensive system of regulations for Signs visible from
the public right-of-way and to provide a set of standards designed to optimize communication and design
quality of Signs while protecting the public from visual clutter and preserving the aesthetic character of
the City. In addition, special permits which may have been approved under previous Ordinance 11000
may also contain conditions that regulate Signs on certain properties. No Signs or advertising devices
of any kind or nature shall be erected or maintained on any premises or affixed to the inside or outside
of any Structure to be visible from the public right-of-way except as specifically provided for by these
regulations.
10.1.1.1 Intent:
a. Promote the effectiveness of Signs by preventing their improper placement, deterioration and
excessive size and number.
b. Regulate and control Signs and Sign Structures in order to property damage and personal injury
resulting from improper construction or poor maintenance.
c. Promote the free and safe flow of traffic and protect pedestrians and motorists from injury and
property damage attributable to, cluttered, distracting, or illegal signage.
d. Control and reduce visual clutter and visual blight.
e. Prevent any deleterious effects arising from the unrestricted use of Signs by providing a reason-
able, flexible, efficient, comprehensive and enforceable set of regulations that will foster a high
quality, aesthetic, visual environment for the City of Miami, enhancing it as a place to live, visit
and do business.
f. Assure that public benefits derived from expenditures of public funds for the improvement and
beautification of streets and other public Structures and Open Spaces shall be protected by
exercising reasonable control over the character and design of Sign Structures.
g. Address the business community's need for adequate business identification and advertising
communication by improving the readability, and therefore, the effectiveness of Signs by prevent-
ing their improper placement, over -concentration, excessive Height, area, and bulk.
h. Coordinate the placement and physical dimensions of Signs within the different Transects.
i_ Protect property values, the local economy, and the quality of life by preserving and enhancing
the appearance of the Streetscapes that affect the image of the City of Miami.
k Acknowledge the differing design concerns and needs for Signs in certain specialized areas
such as tourist areas.
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k. Require that Signs be properly maintained for safety and visual appearance.
I. Protect non -Commercial speech such that any Sign allowed herein may contain, any
lawful non -Commercial message, so long as said Sign complies with the size, Height,
Area location and other requirements of these regulations.
m. Provide no more restrictions on speech than necessary to implement the purpose and
intent of this section.
These regulations are specifically intended to be severable, such that if any section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase of these regulations is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional
by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining provisions of these regulations.
10.1.2 CRITERIA FOR GRANTING SIGN PERMIT
10.1.2.1 Permits required for signs except those exempted.
Except for classes of signs exempted from permit requirements as specified in Section 10.1.3, all signs
shall require permits. Applications for such permits shall be made separately or in combination with
applications for other permits as appropriate to the circumstances of the case and shall provide at a
minimum the information as specified in Section 7.1.2.9.
10.1.3 SIGNS EXEMPTED FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
The following types of Signs, and Changeable Copy Signs, are exempted from permit requirements
because such Signs are needed in order to convey messages to protect lives, give direction, identify
public access ways, and protect civil rights.
Such Signs shall comply with size and location requirements as set forth in these regulations for the
specific Transect Zone in which they are to be located.
a. Address, Notice, Directional and Warning Signs. No Sign permit shall be required for address,
Notice, Directional and Warning Signs except as otherwise required in this section. Any Sign
that exceeds the area below is subject to Building Identification criteria within Section 10.2, Table
15.
1. Address Signs, not to exceed one (1) for each Dwelling Unit or other Use for each Lot Line
adjacent to a street. Each address sign shall be limited to two (2) square feet in Area.
2. Notice, Directional and Warning Signs, not to exceed one (1) for each Dwelling Unit or other
Use for each Lot Line adjacent to a street. Each address sign shall be limited to two (2) square
feet in Area.
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b. Cornerstones, memorials, or tablets. Due to their historic or civic significance to the community,
no Sign permit is required for cornerstones, memorials, or tablets when part of any masonry
surface or constructed of bronze or other incombustible and durable material. Signs shall be
limited to identification and date of construction of Buildings, persons present at dedication or
involved in Development or construction, or significant historical events relating to the premises
or development.
c. U. S. Mail delivery receptacles. No Sign permit shall be required for delivery receptacles for U.S.
mail which have been approved for use by postal authorities.
d. Flags._ Limited to one (1) per property and shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet. National
flags, state flags and flags of political subdivisions within the State of Florida shall not be subject
to these regulations, however that in no case shall more than three (3) flags be flown. The flags
permitted by this subsection shall not be used in mass to circumvent this subsection by using
said flags primarily as an advertising device.
e. Vehicle Signs. No Sign permit shall be required for display of Signs on automobiles, trucks,
buses, trailers, or other vehicles when used for purposes of transportation.
f. Changeable Copy Sign. No Sign permit shall be required for routine change of copy on a Sign,
the customary use of which involves frequent and periodic changes, providing such change
of copy does not result in increase of total Sign Area beyond permissible limits. Signs with the
capability of content change by means of manual or remote input, includes the following types.
1. Manually Activated - Changeable sign whose message copy or content can be changed
manually on a Display Surface.
2. Electronically Activated - Changeable sign whose message copy or content can be changed
by means of remote electrically energized on -off switching combinations of alphabetic or
pictographic components, such as characterized by lamps or other light -emitting devices; or
from an external light source designed to reflect off the changeable component display. See
also: Electronic Reader Board (ERB).
10.1.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The following general requirements and limitations shall apply with regard to Signs, in addition to provi-
sions appearing elsewhere in this Code:
a. Any Sign allowed herein may contain, in lieu of any other message or copy, any lawful non-
commercial message, so long as said Sign complies with the size, Height, Area, location and
other requirements of this Code and the City Code.
b. False and misleading Signs shall be unlawful to post.
c. Illuminated Sign Requirements:
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1. Illuminated Signs containing functions of Animated Signs are prohibited. Illuminated Signs
within a T1, T3, T4, T5-R or T6-R Transect Zone shall be reviewed by process of Warrant
as per Table 15.
2. Signs may be Illuminated by Internally Illuminated or Indirectly Illuminated from any exter-
nal source. Illuminated Sign fixtures or luminaries shall not shine directly on adjacent prop-
erty, motorists or pedestrians. Illumination will provide visibility to the sign and eliminate
glare and intensity which might pose safety hazards to drivers and pedestrians.
3. Signs that are Illuminated may not exceed a maximum luminance level of seven hundred
fifty (750) cd/m2 Nits between dusk and dawn and maximum luminance level of five thou-
sand (5,000) cd/m2 Nits during daylight hours, regardless of the method of illumination.
All applicants shall provide a written certification from the sign manufacturer that the light
intensity has been factory preset not to exceed the levels specified.
4. All Illuminated signs must comply with the maximum luminance level of seven hundred fifty
(750) cd/m2 or Nits at least one-half hour before Apparent Sunset, as determined by the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), US Department of Commerce,
for the specific geographic location and date. All Illuminated signs must comply with this
maximum luminance level throughout the night, if the sign is energized, until Apparent
Sunrise, as determined by the NOAA, at which time the sign may resume luminance levels
appropriate for daylight conditions, when required or appropriate. All Illuminated Signs
shall be equipped with photo cell sensors that automatically adjust the brightness level of
the illumination based on lighting level changes occurring due to atmospheric conditions.
5. Unless Signs are specifically authorized by Warrant as per Table 15, no Illuminated Sign
shall be permitted within one hundred (100) feet from any portion of a T1, T3, T4-R, T5-R
or T6-R property, 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.
6. Illuminated Sign effects shall not create a nuisance to adjacent property or create a traffic
hazard. In addition all Illuminated Signs or other lighting effects must be disconnected or
turned off when hurricane warnings are in effect. Lighting, including neon tubing or other
similar devices other than indirect lighting, may be used in sign design or to outline any
building.
d. Devices used to attract attention such as blinking or flashing lights, streamer lights, pennants,
banners, balloons, streamers, and all fluttering and spinning devices shall be prohibited.
e. Portable Signs shall be prohibited, including those that are tied down with metal straps, chaining,
or otherwise temporarily anchored to an existing structure or other similar method of anchoring.
f. Any Sign issued a Certificate of Appropriateness and approved to be historic by the Historic
and Environmental Preservation Board may be exempted from these sign limitations through a
Warrant process.
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g. All Class A and Class C signs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 62 of the City Code.
h. All Signs shall comply with the vision clearance standards within of this code.
10.1.5 REMOVAL, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF SIGNS
a. All nonconforming Signs shall be subject to provisions within Article 7, Section 7.2
b. The following rules, requirements, and limitations shall apply with regard to any order for removal,
repair, or replacement of certain Signs, as indicated below.
1. Signs otherwise lawfully permitted, except for the condition or circumstance leading to an order
issued by any official City or County Board with applicable jurisdiction in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the City Code, the Florida Building Code or this code, shall require
repair or replacement within a stated time, not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the
order, or removal prior to the expiration of such period.
c. Maintenance of signs; Decrepit or dilapidated Signs.
1. All Signs shall be properly maintained in a safe and legible condition at all times. Signs found
to be decrepit or dilapidated (whether or not determined to be unsafe as provided by the
Florida Building Code) shall be removed, repaired, or replaced. No permit shall be required
for such maintenance.
2. In the event that a use having a sign is discontinued for a period of thirty (30) days, all signs
identifying the use are to be removed from the site or in the case of a painted sign, painted
out. Sign removal shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property.
3. No sign permit shall be required for routine maintenance on a sign, providing such mainte-
nance does not result in alteration of the Sign as originally permitted. Any sign allowed herein
may contain, in -lieu of any other message or copy, any lawful non -Commercial message, so
long as said Sign complies with the size , height, location area and other requirements of this
code.
4. Structural members of all Signs, including supports, electrical conduit and receptacle boxes,
or any other operational devices shall be covered, painted, or designed in such a manner as
to be visually unnoticeable.
5. Class B Signs previously associated with the premises on which erected, but no longer there
or otherwise bearing other obsolete matter, shall be removed within thirty (30) days from the
time such activity ceases.
6. The building official or code compliance officer may issue a written notice to the responsible
party or any Sign found to be unsafe. The written notice shall specify either the repair or re-
moval of the Sign within the time specified in the notice by the responsible party. The building
official or code compliance officer shall serve this notice on the responsible party in accordance
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with the Florida Building Code and the responsible party may seek review of such decisions
as provided in the Florida Building Code.
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10.2 SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
Table 15 Function:
The following tables illustrates Sign design standards for specific Sign types allowed within
Restricted(R), Limited(L) and Open(0) categories of specified Transect Zones. Calculated
Aggregate Area maximum shall not be exceeded for any establishment or sign type. Buildings with
a single establishment shall have a combined Aggregate Area Ratio of Building Identification and
Business Identification for each linear foot of wall fronting on a street. In review and approval of
Signs, the City shall ensure compliance with all applicable sections of the Florida Building Code and
ensure that the Signs comply with this code including:
1. Size and area
2. Location standards
3. Sign placement
4. Illumination Sign regulations.
BUILDING SIGN TYPES
SIGN TYPE
® WALL SIGN
® WINDOW SIGN
® PROJECTING SIGN
® HANGING SIGN
® AWNING SIGN
® MONUMENT SIGN
® DIRECTIONALSIGN
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placement desian or size of sians for any particular site.
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10.2.1 SIGN MEASUREMENT CALCULATIONS
Sign Placement
a. All signs, excluding Monument Signs shall
be placed between grade and fifty (50) feet
height above grade. Signs above fifty (50)
feet shall comply with section 10.3.4 of this
code.
b. All Monument Signs shall be placed along the
primary frontage within the Base Building Line
of the establishment site. Signs located in the
first layer shall not disrupt pedestrian activity
and shall respect a clearance of ten (10) feet
from back -of -curb. Additional Vision Clearance
regulations shall be applied as perSection 3.8.4.
c. Signs shall not exceed a tenant's occupied
establishment.
e. Monument Signs shall not be located within the
public right-of-way unless permitted by Public
Works.
Aggregate Area
Calculation of Aggregate Area is equal to the total
linear building frontage multiplied by the aggregate
area ratio per Transect Zone identified in Table
15. No single sign type shall exceed 50% of the
Aggregate Area.
Sign Area
See Article 1, Section 1.3 Definitions of Signs
Monument Sign Area
Monument Signs which may include more than two
Display Surfaces, the area of the sign shall be the
area of the largest Display Surface that is visible
from any single direction. The base of the sign
structure shall not be calculated into the Display
Surface calculation.
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ESTABLISHMENT NAME
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NAME
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R
L
0
R
L
0
R
L
0
R
L
0
R
L
0
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
0.25 sq.ft. per linear frontage
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
24 sq.ft. max per frontage
20% of total glass area
18 sa.ft. max
3 sq.ft. max per frontage
Limited to skirt or bottom edge of
Awning
Width
50% of linear frontage
12 in. max.
60% of valance area
Height
See Section 10.2.1 of Article 10
See Section 10.2.1 of Article 10
8 it. min (bottom of signl
8 ft. min (bottom of signl
Letters. emblems. logos or symbols
on valance 6 in max
Depth/Projection
12 in. max
3 itmax
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Included in total Aggregate
Included in total Aggregate Area'
Included in total Aggregate Area'
Included in total Aggregate Area'
Included in total Aggregate Area'
Area: shall not exceed 50% of
shall not exceed Aggregate Area
shall not exceed 50% of Aggregate
shall not exceed 50% of Aggregate
shall not exceed 50% of Aggregate
Aggregate Area
Area
Area
Area
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 150 ft linear frontage
1 sign per window
1 sign per 150 ft linear frontage
1 sign per 150 it linear frontage
1 sign per window or door opening
located on the primary frontage
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 250 ft linear frontage
1 sign per window
1 sign per 250 ft linear frontage
1 sign per 250 it linear frontage
N/A
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Aggregate Area
Width
Height
Depth/Projection
N/A
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Primary Frontage Quantity
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
ILLUMINATION PERMIT
By Warrant
N/A
By Warrant
By Warrant
By Warrant
OTHER NOTES
"'Limited to the identrfication
"'Limited to the identrfication
"'Limited to the identrfication
"'Limited to the identrfication
"'Limited to the identification
of subdivisions, developments.
of subdivisions, developments.
of subdivisions, developments.
of subdivisions, developments.
of subdivisions, developments.
neighborhoods, religious facilities.
neighborhoods, religious facilities
neighborhoods, religious
neighborhoods, religious facilities
neighborhoods, religious facilities
elementary, middle or high
elementary, middle or high schools.
facilities, elementary, middle or
elementary, middle or high
elementary, middle or high
schools.
** Signage to be displayed on
high schools.
schools.
schools
"*All Sign proposals may only be
"*All Sign proposals may only be
*' Proiection angle shall be
***All Sign proposals may only be
street level windows only
permitted by Warrant
***All Sign proposals may only be
perpendicular to wall.
permitted by Warrant
permitted by Warrant
***All Sign proposals may only
permitted by Warrant
be permitted by Warrant
X.12
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ARTICLE 10. TABLE 15 SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
T3 - SUB -URBAN
SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
T3
R
0
R
MONUMENT
0
R
DIRECTIONAL
0
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
Aaareaate Area
15 sq.ft. max per Display Surface
5 sq.ft. max per Display Surface
Width
6 ftmax
Height
6 ft_max
8 ft. max
Depth/Projection
18 in. max
12 in. max
Aaareaate Area Per Sian Type
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 100It. of frontage (no
1 sign per entrance. exit or
more than 2 Display Surfacesl
parking area
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per entrance. exit or
parking area
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
N/A
N/A
Aaareaate Area
Width
Height
Depth/Projection
Aaareaate Area Per Sian Tyne
Primary Frontage Quantity
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
ILLUMINATION PERMIT
By Warrant
By Warrant
OTHER NOTES
* Limited to the identification
"'Limited to the identification
of subdivisions. developments
of subdivisions. developments
neighborhoods. religious facilities
neighborhoods. religious
elementary. middle or high
facilities. elementary. middle or
schools.
hiah schools.
**AII Sign proposals may only be
"*All Sign proposals may only
permitted by Warrant.
be permitted by Warrant.
***Limited to Wall. Hanging. or
Monument Signs.
X.13
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ARTICLE 10. TABLE 15 SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
T4 — GENERAL URBAN
SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
WALL
WINDOW
PROJECTING
HANGING
AWNING
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R L
0
R L
0
R L
0
R L
0
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
0.25 sqt per linear frontage
See Wall Sig Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
24 sq.ft. per frontage
1 sq.ft. max
20% of total glass area
18 sq.ft. max
5 sg.ft. max
Limited to skirt or bottom edge of
Awning
Width
50% of linear frontage
60% of valance area
Height
See Section 10.2.1 of Article 10
See Section 10.2.1 of
8 it min (bottom of signl
8 ft min (bottom of signl
Letters, emblems, logos or symbols
Article 10
on valance max 6 in
Depth/Projection
12 in. max
3 it. max
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Included in total Aggregate
Included in total
Included in total Aggregate Area'
Included in total Aggregate Area'
Included in total Aggregate Area:
Area; shall not exceed 50% of
Aggregate Area; shall
shall not exceed 50% of Aggregate
shall not exceed 50% of Aggregate
shall not exceed 50% of Aggregate
Aggregate Area
not exceed Aggregate
Area
Area
Area
Area
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 150 ft. linear frontage
1 per unit
1 sign per window
1 sign per 150 ft. linear frontage
1 sign per 150 ft. linear frontage
1 sign per window or door opening
located on the primary frontage
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 250 ft. linear frontage
1 sign per window
1 sign per 250 ft. linear frontage
1 sign per 250 ft. linear frontage
N/A
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
0.25 sq.ft. per linear
N/A
See Wall Sign
N/A
See Wall Sign
N/A
See Wall Sign
N/A
See Wall Sign
frontage
Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
24 sq.ft per frontage
20 % of total glass area
5 ss.ft. max
5 sg.ft. max
Limited to skirt or
Aggregate Area
bottom edge ofAwnina
60% of valance area
Width
50% of linear frontage
8 ft min (bottom
8 ft min (bottom
per establishment
cgtil
of si n
Height
Letters, emblems.
logos or symbols on
valance max 6 in
Depth/Projection
12 in. max
3 ftmax
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
N/A
Included in total
Included in total
Included in total
Included in total
Included in total
Aggregate Area; shall
Aggregate Area; shall
Aggregate Area; shall
Aggregate Area; shall
Aggregate Area; shall
not exceed 50% of
not exceed Aggregate
not exceed 50% of
not exceed 50% of
not exceed 50% of
Aggregate Area
Area
Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
1 sign per 50 ft.
1 sign per 50 ft.
1 sign per 50 ft.
1 sign per window or
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per window
of establishment
of establishment
of establishment
door opening located
accessing the
accessing the
accessing the
on the primary frontage
outdoors
outdoors
outdoors
1 sign per 100 ft.
1 sign per 100 ft.
1 sign per 100 ft.
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
of establishment
of establishment
of establishment
accessing the
accessing the
accessing the
outdoors
outdoors
outdoors
ILLUMINATION PERMIT
By Warrant
N/A
By Warrant
By Warrant
By Warrant
OTHER NOTES
* Limited to establishment name.
*Limited to establishment name, logo.
*Limited to establishment name.
"'Limited to establishment name.
"'Limited to establishment name.
logo, decorative graphic bands
decorative graphic bands, hours of
logo, decorative graphic bands
logo, decorative graphic bands.
logo, decorative graphic bands
hours of operation and Class
operation and Class B signs.
hours of operation and Class
hours of operation and Class
hours of operation and Class B
l signs.
**All T4-R Sign proposals max
** Signage to be displayed on street
B signs.
** Proiection angle shall be
B signs.
** Sign structure shall be
Is.
**All T4-R Sign proposals max
level windows ONLY
only be permitted by Warrant.
*All T4-R Sign proposals may only
perpendicular to wall.
supported by underside of
only be permitted by Warrant.
***Any painted wall signs may be
*All T4-R Sign proposals may
canopy from bracket or other
be permitted by Warrant.
device.
**All T4-R Sign proposals max
permitted by Warrant
only be permitted by Warrant.
only be permitted by Warrant.
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ARTICLE 10. TABLE 15 SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
T4 — GENERAL URBAN
SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
T4
R
0
R
MONUMENT
0
MENU BOARD DIRECTIONAL
ELAM
0
R
SIGN
0
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
N/A
Aaareaate Area
15 sq.ft. max per Display Surface
5 sq.ft. max per Display Surface
Width
6 it. max
Height
6 ft. max
8 ft max
Depth/Projection
18 in. max
12 in. max
Aaareaate Area Per Sian Type
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 100 ft. of frontage (no
1 sign Der entrance. exit or
more than 2 Display Surfacesl
parking area
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign Der entrance. exit or
parking area
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
N/A
N/A
N/A
Aaareaate Area
5 sq.ft. max Der
2/1q.it max
Display Surface
per Display
Surface
Width
6 ft. max
Height
6 ft. max
7 It. max
Depth/Projection
12 in. max
24 in. max
Aaareaate Area Per Sian Type
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign Der 50 ft.
1 sign Der
of establishment
drive -through
accessing the
no more
outdoors
than 1 display
surfaces
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign Der 50 ft.
of establishment
accessing the
outdoors
ILLUMINATION PERMIT
By Warrant
By Warrant
OTHER NOTES
* Limited to establishment
name
* Limited to est
blishment name
All T4-R Sign proposals may
logo. decoratve graphic bands
logo. menu selection/pricing for
only be permitted by Warrant.
hours of operation.
food service. hours of operation.
"'Limited to Wall. Hanging. or
"'Individual Business Identification
"'Limited to uses described in
Monument Signs.
sign may be located within Building
Section 1.3 Menu Board Sign
Identification Monument Sign not to
exceed aggregate area max.
*All T4-R Sign proposals may
only be permitted by Warrant.
X.15
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ARTICLE 10. TABLE 15 SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
T5 — URBAN CENTER/T6 — URBAN CORE ZONE
SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
WALL
WINDOW
PROJECTING
HANGING
AWNING
Aggregate Area Ratio
0.50 sq.6. per linear frontage
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
50 sq.ft. max per frontage
1 sq.ft.
max
20% of total glass
area
25 sg.ft. max
6 sq.ft. max per frontage
Limited to skirt or bottom edge of
Awning
Width
50% of linear frontage
60% of valance area
Height
8 ft min (bottom of sign)
8 ft min (bottom of sign)
Letters, emblems, logos or symbols
on valance max 6 in
Depth/Projection
12 in. max
4itmax
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Included in total Aggregate
Area; shall not exceed 50% of
Aggregate Area
Included in total
Aggregate Area; shall
not exceed Aggregate
Area
Included in total Aggregate Area'
shall not exceed 50% of Aggregate
Area
Included in total Aggregate Area; shall
not exceed 50% of Aggregate Area
Included in total Aggregate Area'
shall not exceed 50% of Aggregate
Area
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 150 ft linear frontage
1 oerunit
1 sign per window
1 sign per 150 ft linear frontage
1 sign per 150 ft linear frontage
1 sign per window or door opening
located on the primary frontage
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 250 ft linear frontage
1 sign per window
1 sign per 250 ft linear frontage
1 sign per 250 ft linear frontage
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
Aggregate Area
Width
Height
Depth/Projection
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Primary Frontage Quantity
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
N/A
1.0 sq.ft. per linear 6.
50 sq.ft per frontage
50% of linear
frontage (per
establishment)
12 in. max
Included in total
Aggregate Area; shall
not exceed 50% of
Aggregate Area
1 sign per 50 ft.
of establishment
accessing the
outdoors
1 sign per 100 ft.
of establishment
accessing the
outdoors
N/A
See Wall Sign
Aggregate Area
20% of total glass
area
Included in total
Aggregate Area; shall
not exceed Aggregate
Area
1 sign per window
1 sign per window
N/A
See Wall Sign
Aggregate Area
5 sg.ft. max
8 ft min (bottom
of si n
3 ftmax
Included in total
Aggregate Area; shall
not exceed 50% of
Aggregate Area
1 sign per 50 6.
of establishment
accessing the
outdoors
1 sign per 100 ft.
of establishment
accessing the
outdoors
N/A
See Wall Sign
Aggregate Area
5 sq.ft. per frontage
8 ft min (bottom of
si n
Included in total
Aggregate Area; shall
not exceed 50% of
Aggregate Area
1 sign per 50 6.
of establishment
accessing the outdoors
1 sign per 100 ft.
of establishment
accessing the outdoors
N/A
See Wall Sign
Aggregate Area
Limited to skirt or
bottom edge of
Awning
60% of valance area
Letters, emblems.
logos or symbols on
valance max 6 in
Included in total
Aggregate Area; shall
not exceed 50% of
Aggregate Area
1 sign per window
or door opening
located on the primary
frontage
ILLUMINATION PERMIT
By Warrant
By Right
N/A
By Warrant
By Right
By Warrant
By Right
By Warrant
By Right
ADDRESS SIGN
max 10 sq.ft. area/max 1 sign
max 10 sq.ft. area/max 1 sign
N/A
N/A
max 10 q.ft. area/max 1 sign
OTHER NOTES
"'Limited to establishment name.
logo, decorative graphic bands
hours of operation and Class B
signs.
**Any painted wall siqns may be
permitted Warrant
"'Limited to establishment name.
logo, decorative graphic bands
hours of operation and Class
B signs.
** Signage to be displayed on
street level windows only
"'Limited to establishment name.
logo, decorative graphic bands
hours of operation and Class B
signs.
Proiection angle shall be
perpendicular to wall.
"'Limited to establishment name, logo.
decorative graphic bands, hours of
operation and Class B signs.
"'Limited to establishment name.
logo, decorative graphic bands
hours of operation and Class B signs.
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ARTICLE 10. TABLE 15 SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
T5 — URBAN CENTER/T6 — URBAN CORE ZONE
SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
T5-T6
R
0
R
MONUMENT
0
R
MENU BOARD DIRECTIONAL
i SIGN SIGN NCI
0
R
0
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
N/A
Aggregate Area
40 sq.ft. max per Display Surface
9 sq.ft. max per Display Surface
Width
8 it. max
Height
8 itmax
8 ft. max
Depth/Projection
24 in. max
10 in. max
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 100 ft. of frontage (no
1 sign per entrance, exit or parking
more than 2 display surfaces)
area
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per entrance, exit or parking
area
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
N/A
N/A
N/A
Aggregate Area
15 sq.ft. max per
24 sq.ft Display
Display Surface
Surface
Width
8 ft. max
Height
8 ftmax
7 ft max
Depth/Projection
12 in. max
24 in. max
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign Der 50 ft.
1 sign Der drive -
of establishment
through (no more
accessing the
than 1 Display
outdoors
Surfaces)
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 100 ft.
of establishment
accessing the
outdoors
ILLUMINATION PERMIT
By Warrant
By Right
By Right
By Right
ADDRESS SIGN
max 10 s
.0. area/max 1 sign
max 5 sq.ft. area/max 1 sign
OTHER NOTES
* Limited to e tablishment name
"'Limited to establishment name
"'Limited to Wall. Hanging. or
logo. decoratve graphic bands
logo. menu selection/pricing for
Monument Signs.
hours of oiler tion.
food service. hours of operation.
** Individual Business Identification
"'Limited to uses described in
sign may be located within Building
Section 1.3 Menu Board Sign
Identification Monument sign not to
exceed Aggregate Area Max.
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ARTICLE 10. TABLE 15 SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
C — CIVIC ZONE
SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
WALL
WINDOW
PROJECTING
HANGING
AWNING
C
II
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CS CI
CI -HD
CS CI
CI -HD
CS CI
CI -HD
CS CI
CI -HD CS CI
CI -HD
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
0.25 sq.ft
0.5 sq.ft. max per
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
maxper
linear
frontage
linear frontage
Aggregate Area
25 sq.ft.
50 sq.ft. per frontage
20% of total glass area
25 sg.ft. max
6 sq.ft. max per frontage
Limited to skirt or bottom edge
ter
frontage
of Awning
Width
40 % of
linear
frontage
50% of linear frontage
60% of valance area
Height
8 ft min (bottom of signl
8 ft min (bottom of signl
Letters, emblems, logos or symbols
on valance max 6 in.
Depth/Projection
12 in. max
4ft max
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Included in total Aggregate Area'
Included in total Aggregate Area'
Included in total Aggregate
Included in total Aggregate
Included in total Aggregate
shall not exceed 50% of Aggregate
shall not exceed Aggregate Area
Area: shall not exceed 50% of
Area: shall not exceed 50% of
Area: shall not exceed 50% of
Area
Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 150 ft linear frontage
1 sign per window
1 sign per 150 ft linear frontage
1 sign per 150 ft linear frontage
1 sign per window or door opening
located on the primary frontage
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 250 ft linear frontage
1 sign per window
1 sign per 250 ft linear frontage
1 sign per 250 ft linear frontage
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
1.0 set. per linear it.
N/A
See Wall Sign
N/A
See Wall Sign
N/A
See Wall Sign
N/A
See Wall Sign
Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
20% of total glass
5 sg.ft. max
5 sq.ft. per frontage
Limited to skirt or
Aggregate Area
50 sq.ft per frontage
area
bottom edge of
Awning
Width
50% of linear frontage
60 % of valance
per establishment
area
Height
8 it min (bottom
8 ft min (bottom
Letters. emblems
cgill
call
logos or symbols on
valance max 6" in
Depth/Projection
12 in. max
3 itmax
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
N/A
Included in total
Included in total
Included in total
Included in total
Included in total
Aggregate Area: shall
Aggregate Area: shall
Aggregate Area'
Aggregate Area'
Aggregate Area'
not exceed 50% of
not exceed Aggregate
shall not exceed
shall not exceed
shall not exceed
Aggregate Area
Area
50% of Aggregate
50% of Aggregate
50% of Aggregate
Area
Area
Area
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 50 ft.
1 sign per window
1 sign per 50 ft.
1 sign per 50 ft.
1 sign per window
of establishment
of establishment
of establishment
or door opening
accessing the
accessing the
accessing the
located on the
outdoors
outdoors
outdoors
primary frontage
1 sign per 100 ft.
1 sign per 100 ft.
1 sign per 100 it.
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per window
of establishment
of establishment
of establishment
accessing the
accessing the
accessing the
outdoors
outdoors
outdoors
ILLUMINATION PERMIT
By Warrant
By Right
N/A
By Warrant
By Right
By Warrant
By Right
By Warrant
By Right
ADDRESS SIGN
max 10 s It. area/max 1 sign
max 10 sq.ft. area/max 1 sign
N/A
N/A
max 10 sq.ft. area/max 1 sign
OTHER NOTES
* Limited to establishment name.
* Limited to establishment name.
*Limited to establishment name.
* Limited to establishment name.
* Limited to establishment name.
logo, decorative graphic bands, hours
logo, decorative graphic bands.
logo, decorative graphic bands
logo, decorative graphic bands.
logo, decorative graphic bands
of operation and Class B signs.
hours of operation and Class B
hours of operation and Class B
hours of operation and Class
hours of operation and Class
**Any painted wall signs may be
signs.
** Signage to be displayed on
signs.
** Proiection angle shall be
B signs.
B signs.
permitted Warrant
street level windows only
perpendicular to wall.
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C - CIVIC
SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
MONUMENT
MENU BOARD
DIRECTIONAL
C
O
SIGN
SIGN SIGN SIGN
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CS
CI
CI -HD
CS
CI
CI -HD
CS
CI
CI -HD
CS
CI
CI -HD
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
N/A
AaareaateArea
40 sq.ft. max per Display Surface
9 sq.ft. max per Display Surface
Width
8 ft. max
Height
8 ft. max
8 ft. max
Depth/Projection
24 in. max
12 in. max
Aaareaate Area Per Sian Type
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 100 ft. of frontage (no
1 sign per entrance, exit or
more than 2 Display Surfaces),
parking area
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per entrance, exit or
parking area
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
N/A
N/A
N/A
AaareaateArea
15 sq.ft. max per
24 sq.ft max Display
Display Surface
Surface
Width
8 ft. max
Height
8 ft. max
7 ft max
Depth/Projection
18 in. max
24 in. max
Aaareaate Area Per Sian Type
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 50 ft.
1 sign per drive -
of establishment
through (no more
accessing the
than 1 Display
outdoors
Surfaces),
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 100 ft.
of establishment
accessing the
outdoors
ILLUMINATION PERMIT
By Warrant
By Riaht
By Riaht
By Riaht
ADDRESS SIGN
max 10 s
.0. area/max 1 sign
max 5 sq.ft. area/max 1 sign
OTHER NOTES
* Limited to e tablishment name
"'Limited to establishment name
"'Limited to Wall. Hanging. or
logo, decorative graphic bands, hours
logo. menu selection/pricing for
Monument Signs.
of operation.
Identification
food service, hours of operation.
** Individual Business
"'Limited to uses described
sian may be located within Building
in Section 1.3 Ground Menu
Identification Monument sian not to
Board Sian
exceed aggregate area max.
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D- DISTRICTS
SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
WALL
WINDOW
PROJECTING
HANGING
AWNING
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D1 D2 D3
D1 D2 D3
D1 D2 D3
D1 D2 D3
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
0.50 sq.ft. per linear frontage
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
50 sq.ft. max per frontage
1 sq.ft.
max
20% of total glass
25 sq.ft. max
6 sq.ft. per frontage
Limited to skirt or bottom edge of
area
Awning
Width
50% of linear frontage
60% of valance area
Height
Located within the
8 ft min (bottom of signl
8 it min (bottom of sin
Letters, emblems, logos or symbols
lower third area of
on valance max 6 in
the glass
Depth/Projection
12 in. max
4 ft. max
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Included in total Aggregate
Included in total
Included in total Aggregate
Included in total Aggregate Area'
Included in total Aggregate
Area; shall not exceed 50% of
Aggregate Area; shall
Area; shall not exceed 50% of
shall not exceed 50% of Aggregate
Area; shall not exceed 50% of
Aggregate Area
not exceed Aggregate
Aggregate Area
Area
Aggregate Area
Area
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 150 ft linear frontage
1 per unit
1 sign per window
1 sign per 150 ft linear frontage
1 sign per 150 ft linear frontage
1 sign per window or door opening
located on the primary frontage
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 250 ft linear frontage
1 sign per window
1 sign per 250 ft linear frontage
1 sign per 250 ft linear frontage
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
1.0 sq.ft. per linear frontage
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
See Wall Sign Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
50 sq.ft per frontage
20% of total glass area
5 sg.ft. max
5 sq.ft. per frontage
Limited to skirt or bottom edge of
Awning
Width
50% of linear frontage per
60% of valance area
establishment
Height
8 ft min (bottom of signl
8 it min (bottom of signl
Letters, emblems, logos or symbols
on valance max 6 in
Depth/Projection
12 in. max
3 ft. max
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Included in total Aggregate
Included in total Aggregate Area'
Included in total Aggregate
Included in total Aggregate Area'
Included in total Aggregate
Area; shall not exceed 50% of
shall not exceed Aggregate Area
Area; shall not exceed 50% of
shall not exceed 50% of Aggregate
Area; shall not exceed 50% of
Aggregate Area
Aggregate Area
Area
Aggregate Area
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 50 ft. of establishment
1 sign per window
1 sign per 50 ft. of establishment
1 sign per 50 ft. of establishment
1 sign per window or door opening
accessing the outdoors
accessing the outdoors
accessing the outdoors
located on the primary frontage
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 100 it. of establishment
1 sign per window
1 sign per 100 ft. of establishment
1 sign per 100 ft. of establishment
accessing the outdoors
accessing the outdoors
accessing the outdoors
ILLUMINATION PERMIT
By Right
N/A
By Right
By Right
By Right
ADDRESS SIGN
max 10 sq.ft. area/max 1 sign
max 10 sq.ft. area/max 1 sign
N/A
N/A
max 10 sq.ft. area/max 1 sign
OTHER NOTES
"'Limited to establishment name.
"'Limited to establishment name.
"'Limited to establishment name.
"'Limited to establishment name.
"'Limited to establishment name.
logo, decorative graphic bands
logo, decorative graphic bands
logo, decorative graphic bands
logo, decorative graphic bands
logo, decorative graphic bands
hours of operation and Class
hours of operation and Class
hours of operation and Class
hours of operation and Class B
hours of operation and Class B
I signs.
**Any painted wall signs may
B signs.
** Signage to be displayed on
B signs.
** Proiection angle shall be
signs.
signs.
be permitted Warrant
street level windows only
perpendicular to wall.
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ARTICLE 10. TABLE 15 SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
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SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS
MONUMENT
MENU BOARD
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D3
D2
D3
D2
D3
D2
D3
BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
N/A
Aggregate Area
40 sq.ft. max per Display Surface
9 sq.ft. max per Display Surface
Width
8 ft. max
Height
8 ftmax
3 ftmax
Depth/Projection
24 in. max
12 in. max
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 100 ft. of frontage (no
1 sign per entrance, exit or parking
more than 2 Display Surfacesl
area
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per entrance, exit or parking
area
BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION
Aggregate Area Ratio
N/A
Aggregate Area
15 sq.ft. max per Display Surface
24 sq.ft Display Surface
Width
8 ft. max
Height
8 ftmax
7 ft max
Depth/Projection
18 in. max
24 in. max
Aggregate Area Per Sign Type
Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 50 ft. of establishment
1 sign per drive -through (no more
accessing the outdoors
than 1 Display Surfacesl
Non -Primary Frontage Quantity
1 sign per 50 ft. of establishment
accessing the outdoors
ILLUMINATION PERMIT
By Right
By Right
By Right
ADDRESS SIGN
max 10 sq.ft. area/max 1 sign
max 5 qt. area/max 1 sign
OTHER NOTES
* Limited to establishment name.
"'Limited to establishment name.
"'Limited to Wall, Hanging, or
logo, decorative graphic bands
logo, menu selection/pricing for
Monument Signs.
hours of operation.
food service, hours of operation.
** Individual Business Identification
"'Limited to uses described
sign may be located within Building
in Section 1.3 Ground Menu
Identification Monument sign not to
Board Sign
exceed aggregate area max.
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10.3 SUPPLEMENTAL SIGN REGULATIONS
10.3.1 Class A Signs (Temporary)
For the purposes of this Article, Class A signs shall be removed from the event to which they are related,
unless otherwise specified.
a. Class A (construction, development and special events signs). All construction, development and
special events signs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 62 of the City Code.
b. Class A (real estate signs). No Sign permit shall be required for real estate signs displayed on
private property. Such real estate signs shall be removed within thirty (30) days of the sale or
rental of the property:
1. In T5-L,O, T6-L,O, CI, CI -HD, D1, D2 and D3 Transect Zones, signs shall not exceed fifteen
(15) square feet in Sign surface Area; or
2. In T3, T4-R, T5-R or T6-R Transect Zones, signs shall not exceed one (1) for each Dwelling
Unit and not exceed one (1) square foot in Sign surface Area.
c. Class A (political election Signs). No Sign permit shall be required for political election Signs
displayed on private property. Such political election Signs shall be permitted no earlier than
three (3) months prior to the date of the election and removed within fifteen (15) days after the
election:
1. In T5-L,O, T6-L,O, CI, CI -HD, D1, D2 and D3 Transect Zones, sign shall not exceed fifteen
(15) square feet in aggregate of Sign surface Area; or
2. In T3, T4, T5-R and T6-R Transect Zones, signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet in ag-
gregate of Sign surface Area.
10.3.2 Class B Signs (Entertainment Establishments)
Entertainment Establishments may install no more than two (2) outdoor display encasements for event
posters per fifty (50) feet of linear frontage subject to the following guidelines:
1. Shall be located within thirty (30) feet of Entertainment Establishments main entrance.
2. Shall be permanently wall -mounted, maintained in good condition and contain current events
3. Shall not exceed forty-six (46) inches in height by thirty-two (32) inches in width by for (4)
inches in depth
4. Framing materials (other than fasteners) for event posters shall be made of wood, brass or
aluminum, and shall blend in and be consistent with the color of the building facade.
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6. Illuminated Sign encasements shall be subject to requirements of Section 10.1.4 (c) of this
Article.
7. Information displayed on posters shall be limited to the specific Entertainment Establishments
events and event show times.
10.3.3 Class C Signs (Commercial Advertising Signs)
All Class C Signs shall comply with the requirements of the City Code, Article IX of Chapter 2 for Out-
door Advertising on city buildings and Article XIII of Chapter 62 for Murals and Billboards.
10.3.4 Home Office Signs
All Home Office Signs shall be limited to one (1) sign and not to exceed one (1) square foot in Area
located on the front facade.
10.3.5 Neighborhood Kiosks and Bulletin Boards
A Warrant shall be required for establishment of community or Neighborhood bulletin boards, including
Kiosks in Transect Zones where permissible, but no Sign permits shall be required for posting of notices
thereon. Subject to approval by the Planning Director, such bulletin boards or Kiosks may be erected
on public property limited to establishment name, logo, decorative graphic bands, hours of business
and Class B signs. Conditions of the Warrant shall include assignment of responsibility for erection or
maintenance, and provision for removal if not properly maintained:
1. Size shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in display surface area and eight (8) feet in sign
height; and
2. Location shall be permitted in T5-L,O, T6-L,O, CI, CI -HD, D1, D2, D3 Transect Zones.
3. Neighborhood Kiosks shall be subject to Monument Sign placement regulations within Sec-
tion 10.2.1.
10.3.6 Signs Above a Height of Fifty (50) Feet
Except as otherwise provided in a specific Transect Zone, all Signs higher than fifty (50) feet above
grade shall be permitted by Warrant and shall be reviewed based on the following guidelines:
a. Signs shall be limited to the Building Identification or the name of one (1) major commercial/of-
fice tenant of the Building occupying more than five percent (5%) of the gross leasable Building
FloorArea. Not more than two (2) Signs per Building on two (2) separate Building Facades shall
be permitted.
b. Signs shall consist only of individual letters or a graphic logotype. No graphic embellishments
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such as borders or backgrounds shall be permitted.
c. The maximum height of a letter and Sign Area shall be as indicated in the table below.
AREA HEIGHT
any portion of a Sian over fifty (50) feet or greater, but less than two hundred (200)
140 s. f.
4 ft
feet above grade
any portion of a Skin at two hundred (200) feet or Greater, but less than three
210 s. f.
6 ft
hundred (300) feet above Grade
any portion of a Sian at three hundred (300) feet or Greater, but less than four
280 s. f.
8 ft
hundred (400) feet above Grade
any portion of a Sian over four hundred (400) feet above grade
350 s. f.
99 ft
d. The maximum height of a logo may exceed the maximum letter height by up to fifty percent
(50%) if its width does not exceed its height. When text and a graphic logotype are combined
in an integrated fashion to form a seal or emblem representative of an institution or corporation,
and when this emblem is to serve as the principal means of Building identification, the following
regulations shall apply:
AREA
any portion of a Skin over fifty (50) feet or Greater, but less than two hundred (200) feet
200 s. f.
above Grade
any portion of a Sian at two hundred (200) feet or greater, but less than three hundred (300)
300 s. f.
feet above grade
any portion of a Sian at three hundred (300) feet or Greater, but less than four hundred
400 s. f.
(400) feet above Grade
any portion of a Sian over four hundred (400) feet above Grade
500 s. f.
e. The maximum length of the Sign shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the width of the Build-
ing wall upon which it is placed, as measured at the height of the Sign. The Sign shall consist
of not more than one (1) horizontal line or one (1) vertical line of letters or symbols, unless it is
determined that two (2) lines of lettering would be more compatible with the Building design.
The total length of the two (2) lines of lettering, end -to -end, if permitted, shall not exceed eighty
percent (80%) of the width of the Building wall.
f. No Waver from maximum size of letter, logotype, length of Sign or Number Of Signs shall be
granted.
g. The following design guidelines shall be applied to all Signs higher than fifty (50) feet above
grade:
1. Signs should respect the Architectural Features of the Facade and be sized and placed sub-
ordinate to those features. Overlapping of functional windows, extensions beyond parapet
edges obscuring architectural ornamentation or disruption of dominant Facade lines shall not
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be allowed.
2. The Sign's color and value (shades of light and dark) should be harmonious with Building
materials. Strong contrasts in color or value between the Sign and Building that draw undue
visual attention to the Sign at the expense of the overall architectural composition shall be
avoided.
3. In the case of an Illuminated Sign, a reverse channel letter that silhouettes the Sign against
an Illuminated Building face is desirable. Illumination of a Sign should be accompanied by
accent lighting of the Building's distinctive Architectural Features and especially the Facade
area surrounding the Sign. Illuminated Signs on unlit Buildings shall not be allowed.
4. Feature lighting of the Building, including exposed light elements that enhance Building lines,
light sculpture or kinetic displays that meet the criteria of the Miami Dade County art -in -public
places ordinance, shall not be construed as Signage subject to these regulations.
10.3.7 Special Sign Package
The purpose of a Special Sign Package is to allow buildings exceeding 200,000 sf of commercial or
office gross leasable Building Floor Area, mixed use developments over 4 stories (excluding residential
uses), entertainment establishments and Civil Support Uses exceeding 200,000 sf of Building Floor
Area to allow greater flexibility in sign regulations to result in a higher or specialized quality design. It
is important that sign designs preserve the characteristics of the surrounding community and create a
sign package that will contribute to the character of the area. Specific sign standards may be exceeded
for various sign types with the exception that the total Aggregate Area is not exceeded. Comprehensive
signage proposals for Special Sign Package may only be permitted by Warrant. Aggregate Areas that
exceed Table 15 Sign Design Standards may be permitted by Exception.
10.3.8 Regional Activity Complex Sign Package
Comprehensive signage proposals for Regional Activity Complexes may only be permitted by Exception.
Proposed Aggregate Area, shall not exceed three (3) square feet for each linear foot of wall fronting on
a street. In determining whether an Exception should be granted, the PZAB shall consider the following
guidelines as well as Article 4, Table 12:
1. Certain deviations from the sign standards and areas otherwise applicable may be considered
within comprehensive signage proposals for Regional Activity Complexes. Specific sign cri-
teria may be waived to achieve specific objectives commensurate with the facility's regional
purpose, size, bulk and scale.
2. Signs should respect the Architectural Features of the Structure and be sized and placed
subordinate to those features. Overlapping of functional windows, extensions beyond para-
pet edges obscuring architectural ornamentation or disruption of dominant Facade lines are
examples of Sign design problems considered unacceptable.
3. The Sign's color and value (shades of light and dark) should be harmonious with building
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materials. Strong contrasts in color or value between the Sign and Building that draw undue
visual attention to the Sign at the expense of the overall architectural composition shall be
avoided.
4. In the case a Sign is Illuminated, a reverse channel letter that silhouettes the Sign against
a lighted Building face is desirable. Illumination of a Sign should be accompanied by accent
lighting of the Building's distinctive Architectural Features and especially the Facade area
surrounding the Sign. Illuminated Signs on unlit Buildings are unacceptable. The objective
is a visual lighting emphasis on the Building with the lighted Sign as subordinate. Electronic
Message Centers acceptable under the Miami -Dade County Code Section 33-96.1 may be
reviewed for compliance under this Section.
5. Feature lighting of the Building, including exposed light elements that enhance Building lines,
light sculpture or kinetic displays that meet the criteria of the Miami Dade County art -in -public
places under Miami -Dade County Code Section 2-11.15, shall not be construed as Signage
subject to these regulations.
10.3.9 Electronic Reader Board (ERB):
Permissibility:
ERB signs, where available, shall be reviewed by process of Warrant.
Area Regulations:
ERB signs shall be permitted in T5-O, T6-0, CI, CI -HD, D1, D2 and D3 zones. ERB signs shall be
implemented according to the Wall Sign Standards contained in Table 15. The maximum area allowed
for ERB signs is set forth below. The amount of ERB signage utilized on a building or site shall be de-
ducted from the Aggregate Area maximum allowed in the Wall Sign Standards contained in Table 15.
In addition:
• ERB signs shall not exceed a maximum area of twenty four (24) square feet.
• ERB signs shall not exceed a maximum height of four (4) feet.
• ERB signs shall not exceed a maximum length of twelve (12) feet.
ERB signs shall not exceed a maximum of two lines of text displayed at once.
Content of copy:
ERB signs shall only display letters, numbers and punctuation marks, intended to convey a message in
narrative form. Said message shall be limited to advertising items available on the premises or convey-
ing information pertinent to services provided on the premises.
Form of copy:
• All copy shall be the same single solid color.
• All copy shall be the same font type and size.
• All copy shall contrast sufficiently with the background in order to allow for ease of reading.
• The background shall be a single solid color.
Message Frequency:
• ERB signs shall have a minimum display time of eight (8) seconds
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Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 4. It is the intention of the City Commission that the provisions of this
Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Miami 21 Code of the City of Miami,
Florida, which provisions may be renumbered or relettered and that the word "ordinance" may
be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word to accomplish such intention.
Section 5.
Mayor. {2}
This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and signature of the
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
..Footnote
{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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