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File Number: 18472 Final Action Date: 12/11/2025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
62/ARTICLE XIII/DIVISION 7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "PLANNING AND ZONING/PLANNING
AND ZONING APPROVAL FOR TEMPORARY USES AND OCCUPANCIES;
PERMIT REQUIRED/RESERVED," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING
DIVISION 7 TO BE TITLED "TEMPORARY OFF -SITE COMMERCIAL
ADVERTISING ON CONSTRUCTION FENCING," TO ALLOW A PILOT
PROGRAM FOR OFF -SITE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING SIGNAGE ON A
TEMPORARY BASIS FOR CERTAIN SITUATED CONSTRUCTION SITE
FENCING WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI URBAN CORE; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo, Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners of Miami -Dade
County, Florida ("County") adopted Ordinance No. 19-05, allowing the City of Miami, Florida
("City") to opt out of the provisions of Chapter 33, Article VI of the County Code of Ordinances,
as amended ("County Sign Code"), which establishes minimum standards for signage in both
the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the County; and
WHEREAS, County Ordinance No. 19-05 allows the City to opt out of the provisions of the
County Sign Code as it relates to the "City of Miami Urban Core," as defined in Section 33-
84(32) of the County Sign Code, except for those specified provisions regulating illumination of
signs and murals; and
WHEREAS, County Ordinance No. 19-05 requires the City to establish its own regulations
of signs, by ordinance, if it so chooses to opt out; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to opt out of the County Sign Code as it relates to the City's
Urban Core; and
WHEREAS, Section 33-82(c) of the County Sign Code states, "[n]notwithstanding the
foregoing, this article shall not apply in the City of Miami Urban Core, as defined in this article,
so long as the City of Miami has, by ordinance, opted out of this article as to that area and has
established its own regulations of signs, provided, however, that any portion of the City of
Miami Urban Core as to which the City of Miami has opted out of this article shall nevertheless
remain subject to the regulations in this article governing illumination and murals, including,
but not limited to, sections 33-84, 33-86, 33-94, 33-95, 33-96, 33-96.1, and 33-107, and the
regulations in this article governing roof signs in section 33-106.1. A copy of any municipal
ordinance opting out of this article as to the City of Miami Urban Core, or establishing
regulations differing from this article as to the City of Miami Urban Core, shall be filed with the
Director within 15 days after adoption by the City of Miami;" and
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WHEREAS, a Pilot Program for temporary off -site commercial advertising on construction
fencing will provide the City and its residents with a cleaner look to our construction areas,
funding for other City centered projects and graffiti clean-up programs; and
WHEREAS, this will help keep the construction fences free of graffiti which is an all -too -
common problem adding to blight in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Pilot Program will have a sole source Applicant, Del Mastro Outdoor, LLC,
which is an active Florida Corporation who has unique experience in this type of advertising and
maintenance, including a program in Los Angeles County, California; and
WHEREAS, in light of the unique aesthetics and commercial growth within the City's
Urban Core, the City Commission deems it in the best interest of the general welfare of its
citizens to amend the Code of the City of Miami, as amended 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. Chapter 62/Article XI I I of the City Code, entitled "Planning and Zoning
Approval for Temporary Uses and Occupancies; Permit Required," is amended in the following
particulars.'
"CHAPTER 62
PLANNING AND ZONING
ARTICLE XIII. PLANNING AND ZONING APPROVAL FOR TEMPORARY USES AND
OCCUPANCIES; PERMIT REQUIRED
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DIVISION 7. RESERVED TEMPORARY OFF -SITE COMMERICAL ADVERTISING ON
CONSTRUCTION SITE FENCING — PILOT PROGRAM
Sec. 62-618.21. Reserved Pilot Program for Temporary Off -Site Commercial Advertising on
Construction Fencing.
(a) Intent: It is the intent of the City Commission to establish this Off -Site Commercial
Advertising at Construction Sites program to combat the visual blight that occurs during
construction projects with fencing as well as assist in keeping the construction sites as
well as the immediate surrounding areas free from graffiti. The funding generated by this
program will be used to ensure and improve the quality of life throughout the City of
Miami.
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
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It is the intent of the City to comply with all federal, state and local laws as it pertains to
off -site advertising.
(b) The procedures established in this Division will allow for the pre -qualification of
applicants to display off -site advertising on construction site fencing where there are
active building Permits. Once qualified, the Applicant will be allowed to obtain their
Temporary Sign Permit ("TSP") as further defined below.
Temporary Sign Permits will be issued by the City Manager or Designee upon their
determination that the applicant has complied with the criteria set forth herein. To the
extent permissible by law, all fees and contributions received by the City pursuant to
the terms of this division shall be used to promote quality of life within the City and by
regulating and enforcing all TSP requirements pursuant to this Section.
Upon receipt of the TSP, the holder of the TSP shall be allowed to obtain all required
Building Permits necessary. Changes in off -site advertisements or other relevant copy
(including text or commercial messages) changes will only be permitted upon the
approval of a subsequent copy change application for a change of copy by the City
Manager or Designee.
Strict compliance with the provisions of this Division must be maintained during the
term of the TSP. Failure of the qualified applicant to remain in compliance with the
terms of this Division shall result in the revocation of all issued TSP's held by the
qualified applicant and the forfeiture of the right to apply for any subsequent
Temporary Sign Permit(s).
(c) Definitions: Notwithstanding any provision of the Miami 21 Zoning Code and Chapter 54
of the City Code:
Applicant is any person or entity who is seeking to be qualified by the City Manager or
Designee to apply for a Temporary Sign Permit pursuant to this Division.
Commercial message includes any text or logos or representation of the business name or
commercial product, except for a trademark, commercially recognized display, copyright or
service mark of the sponsor; such commercial message may be of offsite products or
businesses as applicable to the sponsorship. Text or letters displayed in an artistic format that
do not spell a business name or commercial message shall not be calculated as a component
of the commercial message.
Construction Fencing is the required construction site fencing pursuant to Chapter 10 of the
City Code.
Copy change application is an application by the holder of a Temporary Sign Permit to change
the off -site advertising copy.
Indemnity, defense and hold harmless. The requirement to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the City shall be included in each Permit application and location change
application, and each Applicant shall sign the page on which it appears. It shall be a condition
precedent to the issuance of any such TSP that the Applicant shall assume all civil liability for
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the applicant's acts, omissions or commissions, and from all claims, suits or actions of any
kind whatsoever arising out of or resulting from the issuance of the TSP, location change,
compliance with applicable laws or regulations, or the operations or activities of the Applicant
and shall, further, hold the City, its officials and/or employees, harmless for, and defend the
City, its officials and/or employees against, any civil actions, statutory or similar claims,
injuries or damages arising or resulting from this TSP or the permitted work, even if it is
alleged that the City, its officials and/or employees were negligent, unless such injuries or
damages are ultimately proven to be the result of grossly negligent or willful acts or omissions
on the part of the City, its officials and/or employees. The Applicant shall insure that adequate
safety precautions are in effect at all times during the term of the TSP. This required
indemnification and hold harmless shall survive the revocation or expiration of the TSP and
shall be included in the TSP application. The Applicant voluntarily and knowingly
acknowledges that the granting of any such TSP is sufficient, independent and valuable
consideration for the giving of such indemnity, and hold harmless.
Temporary Signs for this Division shall mean the off -sit site commercial advertising to be
installed on permitted construction fences where an active building Permit exists.
Temporary Sign Permit ("TSP") is a sign Permit issued only pursuant to this Division for off -site
commercial advertising on construction site fencing located within the Urban Core.
1. Temporary Signs on construction fences shall be installed and maintained only as
authorized by and in accordance with the requirements of this Division in the Urban
Core.
2. Temporary Signs shall include off -site Class C commercial advertising signage as
defined in Article 1, Section 1.3 of Miami 21 Zoning Code.
3. Temporary Signs are Class C commercial advertising signage and shall be prohibited on
or oriented toward any and all Federal or State roads/highways as provided for by the
Miami -Dade County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 479, Florida Statutes.
4. Temporary Signs shall only be permissible in the following Transect Zones: T5-O, all T6,
CI, CI -HD, D1, D2, and D3 as described in the Miami 21 Zoning Ordinance, as
amended.
5. Temporary Signs shall not remain on the approved property site after either the Pilot
Program expires or is rescinded, the construction Permit is expired, revoked or finalized
or a Certificate of Occupancy, temporary or otherwise, is issued, whichever comes first.
6. Temporary Signs shall be static and shall not include digital technology or
illumination other than solar powered illumination.
7. Temporary Signs shall not emit auditory messages or mechanical sounds.
8. The Temporary Signs on the permitted site may only contain one advertiser around the
construction site but only one advertiser per fence side.
9. The Temporary Signs shall not have text copy of more than 15% per side and the
remainder advertisement no more than 75% of the entire side face.
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10. Temporary Signs shall be easily removable, as approved by the Building Department
Building Official or Designee, in case of weather events which require the removal of any
wind trapping features as required by Chapter 10 of the City Code.
11. Temporary Signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
Urban Core is mapped as follows:
MIAMI•DADE
CITY OF MIAMI
URBAN CORE
Sec. 62-618.22 Reserved Qualified Applicants; Procedures and Requirements.
Any party may apply as an Applicant to participate in the Off -Site Commercial Advertising on
Construction Fencing Pilot Program. The following information must be provided and confirmed
upon review in order for qualification to be met and shall include, but is not limited to, for each
individual TSP Construction Site:
The name, address, phone number and other pertinent information of the Applicant,
and if the Applicant is an entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company, or
partnership, the names and business addresses of the principal officers, managers,
and other persons who own more than five percent of the entity;
ILDj Payment of a non-refundable, pre -qualification administrative fee in the amount of $500.00
for processing and review of the application and Applicant qualifications;
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Payment in full and delivery to the City Finance Director of a pre -qualification fee in the
amount of $10,000.00 (the "qualification fee"). Payment must be made by cashier's
check, certified check or United States Postal money order. The qualification fee shall
be refunded to the Applicant if the City Manager or designee determines that the
applicant does not qualify as a qualified applicant;
LQ Proof, reasonably satisfactory to the City Risk Management Administrator, that the
Applicant has (and can maintain at all times) public liability insurance in the amount of
$1,000,000.00;
Proof in the form of a signed affidavit(s) stating that the Applicant or in the case of an
entity, that a majority of the Applicant's principal officers or managers (each of whom
shall submit a signed affidavit) has or have had experience in the outdoor advertising
industry for a minimum of five (5) years prior to the date of application;
Proof in the form of copies of all required City and County Business Tax receipts,
evidencing the fact that the Applicant has an office or local presence within the City to
ensure an immediate response in the event of an emergency;
(g) Proof in the form of copies of an agreement and sworn to by affidavit which indicates
relevant information regarding the declared construction site for the Temporary Sign
Permit for the term of the active Permit for construction therein;
Proof that the applicant is in good standing with the City and the County for any
pending Code Enforcement matters. No individual, business, building or property
owner, or affiliate of an individual, business or building or property owner may apply for
a TSP if, since 2008, that person or entity has previously been found in violation of any
Section of Miami 21 or the City Code as it relates to outdoor advertising;
Proof that applicant will post a bond or letter or credit in the amount of $250,000.00 in
a form reasonably acceptable to the City's Department of Risk Management, at the
time of issuance of the TSP. The City shall be named as a beneficiary on the bond or
letter of credit. The City shall be authorized to collect on the bond or letter of credit in
the event the Applicant is found to be in non-compliance with any provision of this
Division and any fines assessed in respect of such non-compliance are not paid within
30 days of the assessment or if the City is required to send personnel to ensure
compliance with any provision of this Division. The City shall be authorized to collect
against the bond or letter of credit all fees, fines, and penalties; together with expenses
incurred by it with respect to such personnel, including, but not limited to, the costs
associated with the investigation and determination of the violation;
L Unless otherwise indicated, all proof required to be submitted by this Section may be in
the form of an affidavit signed by the Applicant or a duly authorized representative of
the Applicant. Upon the submission of all items required to be submitted under
this Section, the City Manager or Designee shall review and approve or deny, no later
than 45 days after its submission, the Applicant's application for qualification as a
qualified applicant. If the application is denied, the City Manager or Designee shall
advise the Applicant in writing of the reasons for the denial of the application. The
applicant must cure all defects within 15 days of such notification, if defects are subject
to cure.
Proof that the applicant has no outstanding fees, fines, or liens for any amounts owed
to the city, including, but not limited to, Business Tax Receipt fees, Certificate of Use
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fees, or any other Code Enforcement, Buildinq, Fire or other fines, liens, penalties
due and owing to the City.
Sec 62-618.23 — Rimed Notice of Intent to Apply.
(a) The Applicant must send notice of the application in a form approved by the City, by
certified mail, at the time of the initial application to the following parties:
(1) All adjacent property owners, including those abutting across the street or alley.
In the case of adjacent condominiums, only one notice to the condominium
association will be required.
(2) All City registered neighborhood and homeowner associations where the
Temporary Sign will be located who wish to receive courtesy notices.
(3) The City District Commissioner where the Temporary Sign will be placed.
(b) The applicant shall attach the certified receipts to the application upon submittal to the
City Manager or Designee.
Sec. 62-618.24 Reserved Review of the Application.
(a) The City Manager or Designee shall complete the review of the Temporary Sign Permit
application within 45 calendar days after filing, and shall render a decision for approval,
approval with conditions, or denial within that time.
(b) The City Manager or Designee may refer the application to all appropriate City
Departments and City agencies for any recommendations.
(c) The City Manager or Designee shall review comments and recommendations of the
appropriate departments and agencies in rendering a decision.
(d) A determination of denial shall detail specific reasons for the denial.
(e) A determination of denial by the City Manager or Designee is a final determination, and
no Temporary Sign Permit shall issue.
Sec. 62-618.25 Reserved Permit Required; Location; Content.
No Temporary Sign may be placed on a construction fence until a Temporary Sign
Permit has been issued by the City Manager or Designee.
f Temporary Signs shall only be located within:
In T5-O, all T6, CI, CI -HD, D1, D2, and D3 Transect Zones in the City's recognized
Urban Core as described in the Miami -Dade County Code of Ordinances, Section
33-84(32).
gi Shall not be located within 300 feet of a T3 Transect Zone property line.
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A Temporary Sign Permit shall be issued for a Temporary Sign only on temporary
construction fences if there is an active building Permit authorizing construction work at
the requested address, excluding demolition Permits. An active building Permit is
defined pursuant to Chapter 10, Division I of the City Code, as amended.
LQ An active stand-alone building Permit for a construction fence is insufficient to meet this
requirement.
No Temporary Sign Permit will be issued for a site with a construction Permit to perform
alterations/improvement that is occupied or being used for business or residential
purposes.
Each Temporary Sign Permit application requires:
LU An indemnification, duty to defend and hold harmless agreement approved by the
City's Risk Management Department whereby the applicant/permittee shall assume
all civil liability for the applicant's acts, omissions or commissions, and from all
claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever arising out of or resulting from the
issuance of the Temporary Sign Permit, location change, compliance with applicable
laws or regulations, or the operations or activities of the applicant/permittee and
shall, further, hold the City, its officials and/or employees, harmless for, and defend
the City, its officials and/or employees against, any civil actions, statutory or similar
claims, injuries or damages arising or resulting from this Temporary Sign Permit or
the permitted work, even if it is alleged that the City, its officials and/or employees
were negligent, unless such injuries or damages are ultimately proven to be the
result of grossly negligent or willful acts or omissions on the part of the City, its
officials and/or employees.
This required indemnification and hold harmless shall survive the revocation or
expiration of the Temporary Sign Permit and shall be included in the Temporary Sign
Permit application.
The applicant shall ensure that adequate safety precautions are in effect at all times
during the term of the Temporary Sign Permit.
Applicant voluntarily and knowingly acknowledges that the granting of any such
Temporary Sign Permit is sufficient, independent, and valuable consideration for the
giving of such indemnity and hold harmless.
An affidavit of the property owner shall be required which specifically provides
permission for the application and issuance of the Temporary Sign Permit.
Copy Change. Any copy change from the originally City approved advertisement
must be re -approved to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local law.
The Applicant shall pay $1,000.00 per every 180 day cycle for copy change
approval per site. Such application shall be submitted to the city manager or
designee and include the following
A colored drawing or colored computer simulation depicting the mural
face.
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Two photographs or two computer simulations depicting the
advertisement in situ.
An affidavit from the permittee affirming that (a) the change of copy will be
limited to a single commercial message; (b) the advertisement will be in
compliance with this Chapter of the City Code; and (c) the permittee will
comply with all other conditions of the Temporary Sign Permit.
The City Manager or Designee shall, within five business days after receipt of the copy
change application, have the opportunity to deny with written notice. A copy change
application that is not denied in the time provided shall be deemed an approval. A written
denial shall be provided to the permittee indicating the reasons for the denial.
Sec. 62-618.26 Reserved Time Limit for Temporary Sign Permit.
A Temporary Sign Permit placed on construction fences shall remain valid for 180 day
increments as long as the building Permit is active at the site address or a Certificate of
Occupancy, temporary or otherwise, is issued but shall not exceed the term of the Pilot
Program.
If the construction work authorized by the active building Permit has not commenced by
the 180th day following issuance of the Temporary Sign Permit, or work has been
suspended, discontinued or abandoned for a continuous 90 days, the Temporary Sign
Permit shall be considered expired, and all signage shall be removed immediately.
If the separate building Permit is revoked, the Temporary Sign Permit shall be
considered revoked at the same time and all signage shall be removed immediately.
LQ Should the Temporary Sign not be installed on the temporary construction fence within
45 days from issuance of the Temporary Sign Permit, the City Manager or Designee
shall consider this a withdrawal by the Applicant and the Temporary Sign Permit will be
considered rescinded.
Sec. 62-618.27 Reserved Permitting Fee.
A non-refundable application fee of $500.00 payable to the City to cover the cost of
reviewing the initial application and implementation of these regulations.
f Each construction site Temporary Sign Permit shall pay $.50 per square foot multiplied
by 6 for each 180 Permit increment ("Permit Fee").
The initial 180-day Permit Fee shall be payable after approval of but before issuance of
the Temporary Sign Permit. No more than five (5) days may lapse between approval
and payment or the Permit approval is revoked.
LcjI The Permit Fee will require renewal every 180-days and the renewal Permit Fee shall
be $500.00 and paid in full upon renewal, this will include proof of an active building
site Permit.
The renewal application is due no later than 10 days prior to the expiration of 180 days
from the TSP approval date, irrespective of when the Temporary Sign is installed.
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fi If the renewal application or Permit Fee is not received timely, the Temporary Sign
Permit is void and any signage shall be removed.
(q) No Permit Fee shall be pro -rated.
Sec. 62-618.28 Reserved Construction of Temporary Signs.
Temporary Signs on construction fences shall be made of vinyl or other similar material
or as approved by the Building Department Building Official or Designee.
Temporary Signs shall be affixed to or hung from the permitted temporary construction
fence at the site address and shall only be static and shall not require electricity or digital
technology.
Temporary Signs shall only be affixed to the temporary construction fence at the address
approved in the Temporary Signage application, a Temporary Signage Permit shall not
be transferable to any other address or location.
LQ Temporary Signs shall not exceed the height or size of the approved construction fence.
Sec. 62-618.29 Reserved Maintenance of Temporary Signs and Required Area Clean Up.
The Temporary Sign Permit holder is responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and ensuring the
Temporary Sign is free from graffiti, deterioration, tears or other damage.
Sec. 62-618.30 Reserved Removal of Temporary Signage.
The applicant must remove the Temporary Signage authorized by this Section by the
date the Temporary Sign Permit expires.
If the Temporary Sign Permit allowing Temporary Sign is revoked, a written notice of the
revocation shall be sent to the applicant and/or property owner. The Temporary Signage
must then be removed within 48 hours. If Temporary Signage is not removed within the
time allotted, the City reserves the right to remove signage and will post 24 hours' notice
of its intent to do so. No person or party may interfere with the removal of the
Temporary Sign.
The City may cause to be removed any Temporary Sign which shows neglect or
becomes dilapidated or where the area around such sign is not maintained as provided
herein within five (5) days after posting written notice at the construction site. The
Temporary Sign Permit holder shall be financially responsible for the removal of the sign.
In time of an emergency, the City may remove any Temporary Sign without notice, this
shall include notices from the Building Department during times of potential natural
disasters such as tropical storms or hurricanes.
Sec. 62-618.31 Reserved Enforcement; Recission; Appeal.
The City may revoke the issuance of a Temporary Sign Permit at any time and for any
reason when the Applicant, building site or any other party related to the building site is
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in violation of any terms and condition of this Division or another Section of the City
Code or Miami 21 Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
When noticed of the violation, the City will recognize a five (5) day cure period.
The Temporary Sign Permit holder must provide proof of clearance of the violation(s) to
the satisfaction of the City Manager or Designee or the Temporary Sign Permit is
deemed revoked and all signage shall be removed immediately.
LQ All applicants and approving property owners agree by acceptance of the Temporary
Sign Permit and installation of the Temporary Sign to allow the City and its staff, agents
or vendors, access to the property for inspections and any required removals, should the
Temporary Sign Permit holder or other relevant party fail to remove when required.
For a violation of this Division, the Applicant and Property Owner shall be cited pursuant
to Chapter 2, Article X of the City Code, provided with a 5-day cure period for any non-
life safety matter, and be set for hearing at the next available date before the Code
Enforcement Board / Magistrate after the 5-day cure period has expired.
In the event this Division is rescinded by the City Commission in its entirety, all
Temporary Signs approved shall be removed within 60 days from the date of such
rescission or within the time for removal set forth in the rescission, whichever is
sooner.
No one form of enforcement by the City shall preclude the use of any other including, but
not limited to, actions in any relevant court of law or administrative body.
Any decision by the City Manager or Designee made pursuant to this Division is
appealable to the City Commission and such appeal shall be filed within 30 days.
Sec. 62-618.32 Reserved Opt -Out Provision; Conflict.
The City opts out of pursuant to Ordinance No. 19-05 of the County Sign Code as it
relates to the "City of Miami Urban Core", as defined in Section 33-84(32) of the County
Sign Code, except for those provisions regulating illumination of signs and murals.
Notwithstanding any City ordinance to the contrary, this Division shall exclusively
control the legality, permitting, and approval process for Temporary Signs and
Temporary Sign Permits for off -site commercial advertising on construction site
fencing. Only Temporary Signs authorized by this Division shall be permitted in the
City. Any others not so authorized are hereby prohibited.
Sec. 62-618.33 Reserved Pilot Program Sunsetting Provision; Sole Source Applicant
(a) The Temporary Sign Program for Off -Site Commercial Advertising on Construction Site
Fencing shall automatically sunset one (1) year after its effective date of
, unless it is earlier repealed by the City Commission or the City
Commission extends the Pilot Program for an additional period of not more than one (1)
year by Resolution.
(b) The City of Miami has selected Del Mastro Outdoor, LLC, a company licensed in the
State of Florida and in good standing with the City of Miami, with historical experience in
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this advertising program to exclusively implement and work with the City throughout the
course of this Pilot Program. Del Mastro Outdoor, LLC shall be the only party
designated as "Applicant" for purposes of this Pilot Program.
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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. This Ordinance shall become effective ninety (90) days after final reading and
adoption thereof.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
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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