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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11000, AS AMENDED, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 10, ENTITLED
"SIGN REGULATIONS," TO MODIFY AND CLARIFY
PROVISIONS RELATED TO SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS
AND LIMITATIONS, TO ADD JUMBO-TRON SIGNS
CONDITIONALLY, TO ADD NEW RESTRICTIONS, AND
TO MODIFY PROVISIONS RELATED TO AWNING SIGNS;
FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 25 ENTITLED
"DEFINITIONS," TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS;
CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting
of Dcccmbcr 18, 2002, October 22, 2003. Item No. 13 3, following
an advertised hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAR 101-02 65-03 by
a vote of ocvcn to zero (7-0) six to zero (6-0), RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL of amending Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 as hereinafter
set forth; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after considering this
ordinance at first reading, directed the Planning and Zoning
Department to add new language to preclude anyone with
outstanding or pending Code Enforcement violations of the "Sign
Ordinance" from applying for additional sign permits while the
violations are outstanding or pending; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission after careful consideration of
this matter deems it advisable and in the best interest of the
general welfare of the City of Miami and its inhabitants to amend
Ordinance No. 11000 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. Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, is amended by amending
the text of said Ordinance as follows:11
"ARTICLE 10. SIGN REGULATIONS
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Sec. 10.1.6. Approval of sign permit.
A sign permit may be approved by the planning and zoning
department if the criteria set forth in section 10.1.4.3 has been
met, all other necessary approvals, if any, have been obtained,
there are no violations of any provisions of the Charter and Code
of the City of Miami which remain noncompliant or for which a
civil penalty of fine or fee is due and owing to the City, and
all required fees have been paid. Upon compliance with all of the
requirements set forth, the Planning and Zoning Department shall
review the proposed sign permit application and render a decision
no later than ten (10) days from such compliance, unless a
special permit is required; in the case of a special permit, the
time limitations for such special permit shall apply.
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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.
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10.1.8 Compliance with other Code provisions.
No sign permit shall be granted if the applicant or the
applicant's property is the subject of an ongoing or
pending enforcement procedure pursuant to Sections
2-814 and 2-823 of the City Code relating to any
violation of the provisions in this Article.
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Sec. 10.2. Definitions.
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Sign, internally (or directly) illuminated. A sign
containing its own source of artificial light
internally, and dependent primarily upon such source
for visibility during periods of darkness.
Sign, jumbo-tron. A large television -like display
signage system, with or without sound, designed for
open air spaces and audiences.
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10.3.2.4. Real estate signs.
In nonresidential districts:
No sign permit shall be required for real estate
signs displayed on private property, in nonresidential
districts,. Such signs shall be allowed at one (1)
square foot per linear frontage on a street, but not
exceeding fifteen (15) thirty-two (32) square feet in
sign surface area. Such signs shall be removed within
thirty (30) days of the sale or rental of the property.
In residential districts:
No sign permit shall be required for real estate
signs displayed on private property, in residential
districts, not exceeding one (1) four (4) square foot
feet in sign surface area. Such signs shall be removed
within thirty (30) days of the sale or rental of the
property.
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Sec. 10.4. General requirements.
10. S. 1 Signs of graphic or artistic value; new signs of
graphic artistic value prohibited.
For the purposes of this section, "Signs of graphic
or artistic value" are artistic images which meet
the criteria of the Miami -Dade County Art In Public
Places ordinance and contain a commercial
sponsorship message, defined as text, or logos
representing the name or trademark or servicemark
of the sponsor; such commercial message may be of
offsite products or businesses as applicable to the
sponsorship but shall not be primarily for the
purposes of advertising. Except as otherwise
provided in these zoning regulations, no additional
"Signs of graphic or artistic value" shall be
allowed.
With respect to existing signs of graphic or
artistic value, Section 926.12. "Signs of graphic
or artistic value" of Ordinance 11000, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, and
dealing with "Signs of graphic or artistic value"
is repealed by the enactment of Ordinance No. 12213
and all existing signs of graphic or artistic value
shall be removed from the premises on which they
are located not later than five (5) years from the
effective date of this Ordinance, however, all
legal proceedings begun and all legal proceedings
that might have been begun under these provisions
of Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, governing signs
of graphic or artistic value, prior to the repeal
of the above referenced subsections of Ordinance
No. 11000, as amended, shall be given full force
and effect as though said subsections had not been
repealed.
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10.4.15. Jumbo-tron Signs.
Due to the high visibility of such Jumbo-tron signs,
(with commercial messages) approval shall be subject to
a Class II Special Permit with City Commission
approval.
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Jumbo-tron signs, with or without commercial messages,
shall comply with the criteria specified and in Section
1305 of this zoning ordinance. Jumbo-tron signs shall
only be permissible as a component of a Waterfront
Specialty Center as defined in Article 25 of this
zoning ordinance.
Upon compliance with all other requirements, Jumbo-tron
signs may be placed on the facades of buildings within
Waterfront Specialty Centers or freestanding within
waterfront specialty centers when it is determined by
the City Commission that the proposed sign complies
with the following criteria and limitations:
1. The size of the Jumbo-tron screen shall be
limited to a maximum of 1100 square feet,
with a depth not to exceed 10 feet;
footprints for such sign structures shall not
exceed 400 square feet. Such footprint shall
include any stands for the jumbo-tron sign
and any necessary control rooms to operate
the sign.
2. Such signs may run commercial message but
shall allow for non commercial advertising
messages for twenty percent (20%) of the
sign's running time (to be run on a per hour
basis) as well.
3. Such signs may not be visible from any
adjacent roadways, but may be visible from
adjacent waterways or from locations within
the waterfront specialty center in which they
are located.
4. If a for -profit entity has erected the sign
or the sign advertises a for -profit entity or
product, the City shall be paid a permit fee
of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for the
first year and shall require annual renewals
with fees of five thousand dollars
($5,000.00).
Additional criteria and considerations for approvals:
(a) Review shall be given to the appropriateness
of the proposed sign on or adjacent to an
existing building (particularly if the
building is historic in which case such
applications shall require a referral to the
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Historic and Environmental Preservation Board
for a recommendation).
(b) Review shall be given to the amount of such
signs already existing within a designated
Waterfront Specialty Center; the purpose of
this consideration is to ensure that the
number of such signs do not have an overall
adverse effect by creating visual clutter or
posing a negative aesthetic impact on the
waterfront. To this effect, there is
established a distance limitation of 300 feet
between placement of such Jumbo-tron signs
within a single waterfront specialty center.
(c) Review shall be given as to the
appropriateness of the size of the proposed
sign; while such signs have maximum size
limitations as specified above, no such sign
shall exceed 80% of the building facade in
question, and no such sign, whether wall
mounted or freestanding, shall cover
significant building features in an effort to
maximize its size within a given facade of a
building even if that means that a percentage
less than 80% is required to accomplish this.
10.4.16 - 10.4.24. Reserved.
10.4.15. 10.4.25. Variances.
There shall be no variances permitted for any of the Sign
Regulations: herein.
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10.5. Zoning District Sign Regulations:.
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10.5.3.1. R-1 Single Family Residential.
Sign Regulations:
Permanent Signs.
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For other uses:
1. In connection with child daycare centers: Not
to exceed one (1) identification sign per
establishment with a maximum area of two (2)
square feet; except where and R-1 property is
located along an arterial roadway in which
case such signs shall not exceed one (1)
identification sign per establishment with a
maximum area of ten (10) square feet.
10.5.3.2. R-2 Two -Family Residential.
Sign Regulations:
Permanent Signs
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For other uses:
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1. In connection with child daycare centers: Not to
exceed one (1) identification sign per
establishment with a maximum area of two (2)
square feet; except where an R-2 property is
located along an arterial roadway in which case
such signs shall not exceed one (1) identification
sign per establishment with a maximum area of ten
(10) square feet.
[3.] In connection with places of worship:
Freestanding church signs for name and schedule of
services shall be allowed provided that the
maximum size of such sign shall be fifteen (15)
forty (40) square feet in area; an incrcaac up to
forty (40) oquarc fcct for ouch a oign chap be
permioaiblc puroua-nt to a Claaa I Special Permit
upon a dcmonotration- that thc increase in oign
area i3 ncccooary fovi3ibility of thc oign b'
thc general public duc to thc location of thc
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church on thc oubjcct property; morc opccifically,
thc incr asp shall bc permiooiblc if thc sign is
located on a otrcct with a right -of way grcatcr
than fifty (50) fcct and a setback in cxccoo f
thirty (30) fcct that ncccsoitatc thc incr asc. A
wall sign for thc name of thc och ol, not
cxceeding an additional 20 square fcct in arcs
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[4.] In connection with primary and secondary
schools: A freestanding school sign for the name
of the school and schedule of school events and
calendar shall be allowed provided that the
maximum size of such sign shall be fiftccn (15)
forty (40) square feet in area
permiooiblc pursuant to a Class I Spccial Pcrmit
area is ncccooary for visibility f thc sign by
tie --general public duc to thc 1 cation of thc
school on the subject property; morc opccifieally,
thc incr a -se shall bc permissi-lc if the sign is
located on a street with a right of way grcatcr
than fifty (50) fcct and a setback in-exccos of
thirty (3-0) fcct that necessitate thc incrcasc. A
wall sign fer thc name e-f the s-c reel, - t
excccding an additional 20 square feet in arca
shall also bc permittod.
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10.5.3.2. R-2 Two -Family Residential.
Sign Regulations:
Permanent Signs: In connection with each dwelling unit and all
other uses:
[3.] In connection with places of worship:
Freestanding church signs for name and schedule of
services shall be allowed provided that the
maximum size of such sign shall be fiftccn (15)
forty (40) square feet in area; an incrcasc up to
f rty (40) square fcct for such a sign shall bc
permisoiblc pursuant to a Class I Spccial Pcrmit
upon a demonstration that thc incr asc in sign
arca is necessary for visibility of the sign by
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thc gcncral public duc to thc location of thc
church on thc subjcct property;-more specifically,
thc incrcooc shall bc permissiblc if thc sign is
sack in excess f
thirty (30) fcct that ncccssitatc thc incrcasc. A
wall sign for thc name of thc school, not
cxccedin- ,ate--a-dditiof al 2-0 segarc feet in arca
shall also bc permittcd.
[4.] In connection with primary and secondary
schools: A freestanding school sign for the name
of the school and schedule of school events and
calendar shall be allowed provided that the
maximum size of such sign shall be fiftccn (15)
forty (40) square feet in area; an incrcasc up to
fe_--(-for ouch a oign shall bc
ial Permit
upon a dcmene-trati-n tlt thc inereae ix sign
,�rca io necessary f r visibility of thc sign by
thc -general public due to thc location of thc
school on thc subjcct property; morc specifically,
thc incrcasc shall bc permissiblc if thc sign is
locatcd on a street with a right -of way grcatcr
than fifty (50) foot and a setback in exccos of
thirty (30) fcct that ncccssitatc thc increase. A
wall sign for the raffle of the s-cheel, not
shall-elo-o bc permittcd.
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10.5.3.3. R-3 Multifamily Medium -Density Residential.
Sign Regulations:
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Permanent Signs: In connection with each dwelling unit and all
other uses:
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In connection with places of worship: Freestanding church
signs for name and schedule of services shall be allowed
provided that the maximum size of such sign shall be fiftccn
(15) forty (40) square feet in area; an incrcasc up to f rty
(40) square fcct for such a sign small be —permissible
that thc increase in sign arce is ncccss-ary fer visibility
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of thc sign by thc gcncral publs� e—tom �1oc do �e�
church on thc subjcct property7 morc spccifically, thc
increaoc shall bc permiso c if thc sign is locatcd on a
strcct with a right of way grcatcr than fifty (50) fcct and
a sctback in cxccss of thirty (30-) fcct that ncccssitatc the
increasc. A wall sign f r thc namc of thc school, n t
cccdi
permittcd.
In connection with primary and secondary schools: A
freestanding school sign for the name of the school and
schedule of school events and calendar shall be allowed
provided that the maximum size of such sign shall be fiftccn
(15) forty (40) square feet in area; an incr acc up to forty
(40} squarc fcct for ouch a sign shall bc permiasiblc
of the a-ign by thc general public duc to thc location of thc
scho 1 on thc oubjcct property' morc spccifically, the
ctrcct with a right-of-way g
a octback in excess of thirty (30) fcct that ncccositatc the.
incrcaac. A dull sign for thc namc of thc school, n t
ci€cccding an additieeal 20 cquarc fcct in arca shall also bc
permittcd.
10.5.3.4. R-4 Multifamily High -Density Residential.
Sign Regulations:
Permanent Signs: In connection with each dwelling unit and all
other uses:
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In connection with places of worship: Freestanding church
signs for name and schedule of services shall be allowed
provided that the maximum size of such sign shall be fifteen
(15) forty (40) square feet in areal an increase up to forty
(40) arquarc feet foic such a oi� ill bo of —e
of thc sign by thc general public duc to thc location of thc
church on thc subjcct property; morc spccifically, thc
's located n a
a sctback in cxccsa of thirty (30) fcct that necessitate thc
incrcasc. -A wall sign for thc nand thc school, no --
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cxcccding an additional 20—equarc fcct in arca 3h311 also bc
permittcd.
In connection with primary and secondary schools: A
freestanding school sign for the name of the school and
schedule of school events and calendar shall be allowed
provided that the maximum size of such sign shall be fiftccn
(15) forty (40) square feet in area; an incrcasc up to forty
(40) oqucrc feet for ouch a sign ohall bc permiosiblc
pursuant to a Claoo I special Pcrmit upon a dcmonotration
that th-c inerca
of thc oign by thc general public duc to thc location of thc
school en thc subject p e.ty; Rio -re siceifieally, thc
i e-�eas� issa�-1e— f re--sig i--ems a
street with a right of way grcatcr than fifty (50)fcctand
incrcasc. A wall oign fo-r the
cxcccding an additional 20 oq a
permittcd.
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name
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of thc
school, not
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10.5.4. Nonresidential Districts.
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10.5.4.1 Office.
Sign Regulations:
Permanent Signs
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In connection with places of worship: Freestanding church
signs for name and schedule of services shall be allowed
provided that the maximum size of such sign shall be fiftccn
(15) forty (40) square feet in area; an i-cPcaa-c up to forty
(40) oquarc fcct for such a oign shall bc permiosiblc
onotration
€ems ioibility
of thc sign by thc general public ddc to thc location of the
incrcao-c shall bc permiosiblc if thc oign io locatcd on a
street with a right of way- grcatcr than fifty (50) fcct and
a setback in cxcces e-f thirt
incrcaoc. A wall sign fo-r thc name of thc school, not
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exceeding an additional 20
permitted.
In connection with primary and secondary schools: A
freestanding school sign for the name of the school and
schedule of school events and calendar shall be allowed
provided that the maximum size of such sign shall be fifteen
(15) forty (40) square feet in area; an increase up t forty
(I-0) asfaarc feet fo-r arch a sign shall be permissible
purariant to a Class I-peeial Permit upon a demonstration
ccssary for visibility
of the -o-ign by thc general public d-
increase shall be permissible if thc sign is located on a
an fifty (50) feet and
increase. A wall sign for thc name
cxcccdi
permitted.
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of thc
school, not
Signs for Office buildings shall conform to the following:
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Ground floor establishment signs: In addition to
the signs listed above, each individual establishment
on the ground floor, with ground floor street frontage
and separate entrances on the ground floor that open
toward such street frontages, shall be allowed the
following signs:
a. A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet in
area;
b. Window signs not to exceed twenty (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 aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
c. An awning sign;; logos, emblems, trademarks
or servicemarks located on the face of the
awning shall not exceed thirty-five percent
(35%) of the area of the awning; letters
shall be limited to the skirt or bottom edge
of the awning; such letters, emblems, logos
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or symbols to be located on the awning skirt
shall not to exceed 6 inches in height.
d. A hanging (as in under an awning or similar)
sign not to exceed 3 square feet in area.
G/I Government and Institutional.
Sign Regulations:
Permanent signs
3. When a single establishment takes up an
entire building, wall signs shall be limited
to one and one half (111) 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 150 linear feet along a
street front, with no more than 3 total on
any wall. Walls that do not have street
frontage may contain no more than one wall
sign each, not to exceed 50 square feet in
area for each sign, but aggregate area shall
be included as part of aggregate wall sign
area as limited. Said single establishment
shall also be allowed the following
additional signage:
a. Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
b. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
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to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
c. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
4. Wall signs for a single building with more
than one ground floor establishment: each
individual establishment on the ground floor,
with ground floor street frontage and
separate entrances on the ground floor that
open toward such street frontages, shall be
allowed the following signs
a. A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b. Window signs not to exceed twenty (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 aggregate area
shall be included as part of aggregate
wall sign area, as limited above.
c. An awning signs; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not a exceed 6 inches in height.
d. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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10.5.4.3. C-1 Restricted Commercial.
Sign Regulations:
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Permanent signs
Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be
illuminated but shall not be animated or flashing.
1. For a single establishment within a building:
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Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty (20) percent of the glassed
area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be
allowed the following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed
one (1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the
building oriented toward the street; and in
addition, each individual establishment
within a building, that has a separate
entrance to the outdoors (available to the
general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage
of 20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be
allowed the following signs:
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a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty (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 aggregate area
shall be included as part of aggregate
wall sign area, as limited above.
c) An awning sign;; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not to exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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10.5.4.4. C-2 Liberal Commercial
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Permanent signs
Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be
illuminated but shall not be animated or flashing.
1. For a single establishment within a building:
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Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty (20) percent of the glassed
area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed
the following additional signage:
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a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed
one (1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the
building oriented toward the street; and in
addition, each individual establishment
within a building, that has a separate
entrance to the outdoors (available to the
general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage
of 20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be
allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty (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 aggregate area
shall be included as part of aggregate
wall sign area, as limited above.
c) An awning sign,, logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
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to be located on the awning skirt shall
not to exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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CBD Central Business District Commercial.
Sign Regulations:
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Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the glassed area of
the window in which placed. Number of such signs
is not limited by these regulations, but aggregate
area shall be included as part of aggregate wall
sign area, as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed the
following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems, trademarks or
servicemarks located on the face of the
awning shall not exceed thirty-five percent
(35%) of the area of the awning; letters
shall be limited to the skirt or bottom edge
of the awning; such letters, emblems, logos
or symbols to be located on the awning skirt
shall not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or similar)
sign not to exceed 3 square feet in area.
* * *
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed one
(1) wall sign, limited to a building
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identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the building
oriented toward the street; and in addition, each
individual establishment within a building, that
has a separate entrance to the outdoors (available
to the general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage of
20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be allowed
the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet in
area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty percent
(20%) 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 aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
c) An awning sign;; logos, emblems, trademarks
or servicemarks located on the face of the
awning shall not exceed thirty-five percent
(35%) of the area of the awning; letters
shall be limited to the skirt or bottom edge
of the awning; such letters, emblems, logos
or symbols to be located on the awning skirt
shall not to exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or similar)
sign not to exceed 3 square feet in area.
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I Industrial.
Sign Regulations:
*
* * * *
Permanent signs:
Except as otherwise provided, such signs may be
illuminated but shall not be animated or flashing.
1. For a single establishment within a building:
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the glassed
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area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed
the following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems, trademarks or
servicemarks located on the face of the
awning shall not exceed thirty-five percent
(35%) of the area of the awning; letters
shall be limited to thq, skirt or bottom edge
of the awning; such letters, emblems, logos
or symbols to be located on the awning skirt
shall not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or similar)
sign not to exceed 3 square feet in area.
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed one
(1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the building
oriented toward the street; and in addition, each
individual establishment within a building, that
has a separate entrance to the outdoors (available
to the general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage of
20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be allowed
the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet in
area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty percent
(20%) 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 aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
c) An awning sign,,—; logos, emblems, trademarks
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or servicemarks located on the face of the
awning shall not exceed thirty-five percent
(35%) of the area of the awning; letters
shall be limited to the skirt or bottom edge
of the awning; such letters, emblems, logos
or symbols to be located on the awning skirt
shall not e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or similar)
sign not to exceed 3 square feet in area.
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10.6.
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Special Districts
* * *
10.6.3.1.SD-1 Martin Luther King Boulevard Commercial
District:
Sign Regulations:
* * * *
Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
* * * *
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not exceed
twenty percent (20%) of the glassed area of the window
in which placed. Number of such signs is not limited by
these regulations, but aggregate area shall be included
as part of aggregate wall sign area, as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed the
following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems, trademarks or
servicemarks located on the face of the awning
shall not exceed thirty-five percent (35%) of the
area of the awning; letters shall be limited to the
skirt or bottom edge of the awning; such letters,
emblems, logos or symbols to be located on the
awning skirt shall not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or similar) sign
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not to exceed 3 square feet in area.
* * *
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed one
(1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the building
oriented toward the street; and in addition, each
individual establishment within a building, that
has a separate entrance to the outdoors (available
to the general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level) , and a minimum frontage of
20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be allowed
the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet in
area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty percent
(20%) 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 aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
c) An awning sign,—; logos, emblems, trademarks
or servicemarks located on the face of the
awning shall not exceed thirty-five percent
(35%) of the area of the awning; letters
shall be limited to the skirt or bottom edge
of the awning; such letters, emblems, logos
or symbols to be located on the awning skirt
shall not e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or similar)
sign not to exceed 3 square feet in area.
10.6.3.2. SD-2 Coconut Grove Central Commercial
District
Sign regulations:
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* * * *
Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed ten percent (10%) of the glassed area
of the window in which placed. Number of such
signs is not limited by these regulations,
but aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed
the following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
The building in which the establishments are
located shall be allowed one (1) wall sign,
limited to a building identification sign,
not exceeding fifty (50) square feet in area,
for each face of the building oriented toward
the street; and in addition, each individual
establishment within a building, that has a
separate entrance to the outdoors (available
to the general public, whether on the ground
floor or on an upper level), and a minimum
frontage of 20 linear feet to the outdoors,
shall be allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
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b) Window signs not to exceed ten percent
(10%) 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 aggregate area
shall be included as part of aggregate
wall sign area, as limited above.
c) An awning sign;; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not to exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
*
SD-4 Waterfront Industrial District
Sign Regulations:
*
* * * *
Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
* * * *
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the glassed
area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed
the following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
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trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed
one (1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the
building oriented toward the street; and in
addition, each individual establishment
within a building, that has a separate
entrance to the outdoors (available to the
general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage
of 20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be
allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning sign;; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
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to be located on the awning skirt shall
not -e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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SD-5 Brickell Avenue Area Residential -Office District
Sign Regulations:
*
* * * *
Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty percent (200) of the glassed
area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed the
following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
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Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed
one (1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the
building oriented toward the street; and in
addition, each individual establishment
within a building, that has a separate
entrance to the outdoors (available to the
general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage
of 20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be
allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning signy; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not -e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
* *
10.6.3.6. SD-6, 6.1 Central Commercial -Residential Districts
* *
Sign Regulations:
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Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the glassed
area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed
the following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed
one (1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the
building oriented toward the street; and in
addition, each individual establishment
within a building, that has a separate
entrance to the outdoors (available to the
general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage
of 20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be
allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
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b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning sign,—; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not-e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
10.6.3.7. SD-7 Central Brickell Rapid Transit Commercial --
Residential Districts
* * * *
Sign regulations:
* * * *
Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the glassed
area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed the
following additional signage:
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a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
The building in which the establishments are
located shall be allowed one (1) wall sign,
limited to a building identification sign,
not exceeding fifty (50) square feet in area,
for each face of the building oriented toward
the street; and in addition, each individual
establishment within a building, that has a
separate entrance to the outdoors (available
to the general public, whether on the ground
floor or on an upper level), and a minimum
frontage of 20 linear feet to the outdoors,
shall be allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above. '
c) An awning sign,—; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
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such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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SD-8 Design Plaza Commercial -Residential District
Sign Regulations:
Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the glassed
area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed
the following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed
one (1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the
building oriented toward the street; and in
addition, each individual establishment
within a building, that has a separate
entrance to the outdoors (available to the
general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage
of 20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be
allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning sign;; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
* * * *
10.6.3.9. SD-9 Biscayne Boulevard North Overlay District
* * * *
1. General limitations.
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b) Signs fifteen (15) feet or less above
grade; limitations on number and area.
Wall signs (not including signs in
glassed areas of windows or doors) and
projecting signs erected with their
highest portion fifteen (15) feet or
less above grade shall be limited in
total area to twenty (20) square feet,
except as otherwise specifically
provided (see Section 3 below). Signs in
glassed areas of windows and doors shall
not exceed ten percent (1O%) of the
glassed area of the window or door
involved.
In addition, when a single establishment occupies
an entire building, the following additional
signage is allowed:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. Detailed limitations, wall signs, projecting
signs, window signs.
Notwithstanding the above, when a single
building consists of multiple establishments
opening up to the outdoors, the following
shall apply:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed
one (1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the
building oriented toward the street; and in
addition, each individual establishment
within a building, that has a separate
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entrance to the outdoors (available to the
general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage
of 20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be
allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning sign,-; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not 4-e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
10.6.3.11. SD-11 Coconut Grove Rapid Transit District
Sign Regulations:
* * *
Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the glassed
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area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed
the following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
* * * *
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed
one (1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the
building oriented toward the street; and in
addition, each individual establishment
within a building, that has a separate
entrance to the outdoors (available to the
general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage
of 20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be
allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
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aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning sign;; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not -a exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
* * *
10.6.3.13. SD-13 Southwest 27th Avenue Gateway District
* * * *
Sign regulations:
* * * *
Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed ten percent (10%) of the glassed area
of the window in which placed. Number of such
signs is not limited by these regulations,
but aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed
the following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
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such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
The building in which the establishments are
located shall be allowed one (1) wall sign,
limited to a building identification sign,
not exceeding fifty (50) square feet in area,
for each face of the building oriented toward
the street; and in addition, each individual
establishment within a building, that has a
separate entrance to the outdoors (available
to the general public, whether on the ground
floor or on an upper level), and a minimum
frontage of 20 linear feet to the outdoors,
shall be allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning signy; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not .e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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10.6.3.14. SD-14, 14.1, 14.2 Latin Quarter Commercial -
Residential, and Residential Districts
Sign regulations:
* * * *
Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty (20) percent of the glassed
area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed
the following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
The building in which the establishments are
located shall be allowed one (1) wall sign,
limited to a building identification sign,
not exceeding fifty (50) square feet in area,
for each face of the building oriented toward
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the street; and in addition, each individual
establishment within a building, that has a
separate entrance to the outdoors (available
to the general public, whether on the ground
floor or on an upper level), and a minimum
frontage of 20 linear feet to the outdoors,
shall be allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning sign,,—; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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10.6.3.15. SD-15 River Quadrant Mixed -Use District
Sign Regulations:
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Permanent signs:
1. For a single establishment within a building:
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Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the glassed
area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed
the following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed
one (1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the
building oriented toward the street; and in
addition, each individual establishment
within a building, that has a separate
entrance to the outdoors (available to the
general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage
of 20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be
allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
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aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning sign,—; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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SD-16, 16.1, 16.2 Southeast Overtown-Park West
Commercial -Residential Districts
Sign regulations:
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Permanent signs:
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1. For a single establishment within a building:
Window signs, painted or attached, shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the glassed
area of the window in which placed. Number of
such signs is not limited by these
regulations, but aggregate area shall be
included as part of aggregate wall sign area,
as limited above.
Said single establishment shall also be allowed
the following additional signage:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
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the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. For a single building with more than one
establishment opening up to the outdoors:
The building in which the establishments are
located shall be allowed one (1) wall sign,
limited to a building identification sign,
not exceeding fifty (50) square feet in area,
for each face of the building oriented toward
the street; and in addition, each individual
establishment within a building, that has a
separate entrance to the outdoors (available
to the general public, whether on the ground
floor or on an upper level), and a minimum
frontage of 20 linear feet to the outdoors,
shall be allowed the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not te exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
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similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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10.6.3.20. SD-20 Edgewater Overlay District
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1. General limitations.
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b) Signs fifteen (15) feet or less above
grade; limitations on number and area.
Wall signs (not including signs in
glassed areas of windows or doors) and
projecting signs erected with their
highest portion fifteen (15) feet or
less above grade shall be limited in
total area to twenty (20) square feet,
except as otherwise specifically
provided (see Section 3 below). Signs in
glassed areas of windows and doors shall
not exceed ten percent (10p) of the
glassed area of the window or door
involved.
In addition, when a single establishment occupies
an entire building, the following additional
signage is allowed:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. Detailed limitations, wall signs, projecting
signs, window signs.
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Notwithstanding the above, when a single building
consists of multiple establishments opening up to
the outdoors, the following shall apply:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed one
(1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the building
oriented toward the street; and in addition, each
individual establishment within a building, that
has a separate entrance to the outdoors (available
to the general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage of
20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be allowed
the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning sign,, logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not to exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
10.6.3.23. SD-23 Coral Way Special Overlay District.
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Sign Regulations:
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Sign limitations shall be as for the underlying
districts, except as provided below:
1. General limitations.
b) Signs fifteen (15) feet or less above
grade; limitations on number and area.
Wall signs (not including signs in
glassed areas of windows or doors) and
projecting signs erected with their
highest portion fifteen (15) feet or
less above grade shall be limited to one
(1) square foot of sign area for each
lineal foot of wall frontage on a
street, except as otherwise specifically
provided. Signs in glassed areas of
windows and doors shall not exceed ten
percent (10%) of the glassed area of the
window or door involved.
In addition, when a single establishment occupies
an entire building, the following additional
signage is allowed:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. Detailed limitations, wall signs, projecting
signs, window signs.
Notwithstanding the above, when a single building
consists of multiple establishments opening up to
the outdoors, the following shall apply:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed one
(1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
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square feet in area, for each face of the building
oriented toward the street; and in addition, each
individual establishment within a building, that
has a separate entrance to the outdoors (available
to the general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage of
20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be allowed
the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20fl) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
c) An awning sign,—; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not -e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
10.6.3.24. Reserved.
10.6.3.25. SD-25 Southwest 8th Street Special Overlay
District
* * * *
Sign Regulations:
Sign limitations shall be as for the underlying
districts, except as provided below:
1. General limitations.
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b) Signs fifteen (15) feet or less above
grade; limitations on number and area.
Wall signs (not including signs in
glassed areas of windows or doors) and
projecting signs erected with their
highest portion fifteen (15) feet or
less above grade shall be limited to one
(1) square foot of sign area for each
lineal foot of wall frontage on a
street, except as otherwise specifically
provided. Signs in glassed areas of
windows and doors shall not exceed ten
percent (10%) of the glassed area of the
window or door involved.
In addition, when a single establishment occupies
an entire building, the following additional
signage is allowed:
a. An awning sign; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not exceed 6 inches in height.
b. A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
2. Detailed limitations, wall signs, projecting
signs, window signs.
Notwithstanding the above, when a single building
consists of multiple establishments opening up to
the outdoors, the following shall apply:
Wall signs: The building in which the
establishments are located shall be allowed one
(1) wall sign, limited to a building
identification sign, not exceeding fifty (50)
square feet in area, for each face of the building
oriented toward the street; and in addition, each
individual establishment within a building, that
has a separate entrance to the outdoors (available
to the general public, whether on the ground floor
or on an upper level), and a minimum frontage of
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20 linear feet to the outdoors, shall be allowed
the following signs:
a) A wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet
in area;
b) Window signs not to exceed twenty
percent (20%) 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
aggregate area shall be included as part
of aggregate wall sign area, as limited
above.
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c) An awning sign;; logos, emblems,
trademarks or servicemarks located on
the face of the awning shall not exceed
thirty-five percent (35%) of the area of
the awning; letters shall be limited to
the skirt or bottom edge of the awning;
such letters, emblems, logos or symbols
to be located on the awning skirt shall
not e exceed 6 inches in height.
d) A hanging (as in under an awning or
similar) sign not to exceed 3 square
feet in area.
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Section 10.8. Nonconforming signs
The following provisions shall apply to signs as a
nonconforming characteristic of use:
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10.8.1.3 Removal in other districts. In any district
other than residential, any sign or outdoor
advertising signs which become nonconforming
as a result of the adoption of Ordinance
No 12213 shall be removed within five (5)
years after the effective date of said
Ordinance subject to the following further
limitations on such continuance:
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(b) Scction 926.12. "Signs of graphic or
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artistic value" of Ordinance 11000, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of thc
City of Miami, is repealed by thc
adoption of Ordinance No 12213, and all
existing signe of graphic r artiotic
value shall bc removed from thc pramae0
on which they arc looted not later than
five (5) years from the effective date
of this Ordinance; ,however, all legal
pr ccedings begun and all legal
pr cecdings that might have bccn bcgun
under the provisions of Ordinance No.
11000, as amended, gove-rning signs of
graphic or artistic value, prior to thc
repeal of the above referenced
eicileeeeofis of Ordi cc N . 11000, ao
amcnda, -shall bc given full forcc and
effect ao though said s-bsections had
not been repealed.
(c) Section 926.15. Outdoor advertising
signs, as specified in Ordinance
No. 11000, adopted in 1990, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami is
repealed to the extent it is
inconsistent with Article 10 and deals
with "Outdoor advertising signs."
Article 25. Definitions
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Fire Station No. 2 Motion Picture and Media
district shall mean and is designated as that area
bounded by Northeast 15" Street on the north, the FEC
right-of-way on the west, 1-395 on the south, and
Northeast 1' Avenue on the east.
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Sign, Jumbo-tron; A large television -like display
signage system, with or without sound, designed for
open air spaces and audiences.
Sign, mural; A sign of graphic or artistic value
with a commercial sponsorship message intended to be a
subordinate part of the overall composition of the
sign; murals without commercial messages are not
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considered signs.
Waterfront specialty center: A building or
buildings with adjacent on -site parking spaces, under
common ownership or common management, located adjacent
to a navigable water body, having a unified commercial
plan of development, with a minimum of 50,000 square
feet of leasable area and containing a mixture of
eating places, entertainment facilities and specialty
retail shops which may include, by way of example and
not limitation, retail shops selling apparel, men's or
women's accessories and specialty gifts, pharmacies,
newsstands, bookstores, high-tech or photography
stores, flower marts, restaurants, cafes, fast food
services, produce markets, bakeries, delicatessens,
gourmet shops, and arts and crafts shops.
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Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances insofar
as they are inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of
this Ordinance are repealed.
Section 4. If any section, part of section, paragraph,
clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the
remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty
(30) days after final reading and adoption.�i
PASSED ON FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY this day of
, 2003.
2/
This Ordinance shall become effective as specified 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, whichever is later.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING BY TITLE ONLY
this day of , 2003.
MANUEL A. DIAZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ALEJANDRO VILARELLO
CITY ATTORNEY
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