HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Ordinance O-1984-058Introduced by: Temp. #1143
Rev. 10/1.9/84
Rev. 10/24/84
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
ORDINANCE NO. D-Yy -9
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21, OF THE
TAMARAC CITY CODE BY AMENDING ALL SECTIONS
THEREOF, TO PROVIDE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE
FRAMEWORK FOR THE REGULATION OF THE
CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION, PLACEMENT, REPAIR,
ALTERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS WITHIN
THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC; PROVIDING FOR APPLICATION AND PERMIT
PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR PERMIT AND RENEWAL
FEES TO BE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION OF
COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR PERIODIC INSPECTIONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE REVOCATION OF PERMITS AND
PROCEDURE THEREFOR; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR
WAIVER AND EXCEPTION; PROVIDING FOR
NONCONFORMING SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH,
SPECIFICALLY REPEALING SECTION 21-1 THROUGH
21--17 OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN
EE f gQTIVE_ DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tamarac,
Florida finds that it is desirable and in the best interest
of the welfare of its citizens to amend Chapter 21 of the
Tamarac City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTIOE_1: Chapter 21 of the City Code is hereby amend-
ed to provide as follows:
"SEC. 21-1: Statement of Purpose.
The purpose of this Ordinance is: (1) to create a
comprehensive framework and balanced system of sign control,
thereby facilitating a clear and pleasant communication
between people without sacrificing the environment, and (2)
to lessen the possibility of traffic hazards.
SEC. 21-2: Definitions.
The following phrases, words and terms shall have the
following meanings and basic limitations:
(1) fiver is,g Sign: A sign or sign structure
situated upon or attached to real property, including
the improvements thereon, intended to be used for
advertising purposes and to aid, directly or indirectly
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in the sale, use or promotion of a product, commodity,
service, activity or enter tainment, or to aid, directly
or indirectly, in the sale of real or personal property.
(2) Animate,d,,Bjj=: A type of sign which utilizes
motion of any part by any means, or displays flashing,
oscillating or intermittent lights.
(3) Announcing .��: A sign used for announcing a
project to be under construction or an intended use of
the premises in the immediate future.
(4) Banner _Sian: A type of sign having the
characters, letters, or illustrations applied to cloth,
paper, fabric, plastic or vinyl of any kind with only
such material for backing.
(5) Bench -Sion: Any type of sign painted on or
attached to a bench or to a shelter for persons awaiting
public transportation.
(6) F3.i,1,.1.bQard: A type of sign which is a
structure utilized for advertising an establishment, an
activity, a product, service or entertainment which is
sold, produced, manufactured, available or furnished at
a place other than on the property on which said sign is
located. It does not include signs defined in sub-
sections 13, 14, 18e, 42 and 50 of this section.
(7) ... darv_Sion: A ground sign installed only
around the perimeter of a development used to identify
the development.
(8) Any type of sign affixed
to a building fascia, wall or parapet wall, the face of
which is enclosed, bordered or contained within a
boxlike structure, frame -or other device.
(9) CanoPv $"D: A type of sign attached to or
hung from the underside of a covered structure
projecting from and supported by a building.
(10) The same type of sign as
Projecting Sign.
(11) Cj�ty: The word "City" as used herein shall
mean the City of Tamarac, Florida.
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(12) Community: A completed and occupied resi-
dential area within distinct geographic boundaries.
Sometimes referred to as a Section.
(13) Community Directional Sian: A sign which is
used to direct traffic to a community or subdivision.
(14) Co=waity Identification Sian: A sign which
displays and is used to identify the name of a
residential subdivision or section.
(15) Community Service Sian: A sign which is used
to show the location of, or shows the time, place and
function of, a fraternal, religious or civic
association.
(16) Cr•if-eria: A written statement by the manage-
ment concerning the signs in a multiple --occupant
business complex denoting the uniform type of signs
permitted.
(17) Dey!]I=ent: A parcel of improved land on
which two or more developers or contractors are building
housing units. (See also #12 COMMUNITY and #47
SUBDIVISION).
(18) irectional_Sian:
(a) A non-commercial sign permanently
erected and maintained by the City, Broward
County, the State of Florida, the United States
Government, or any agency thereof, and is used to
denote the name of any thoroughfare, the route to
any city, town, village, educational institution,
public building, park, recreational facility or
hospital; to direct and regulate traffic; to
denote any transportation or transmission company
for the direction or safety of the public.
(b) A non-commercial sign, notice or symbol
used to inform the public of the Federal Aviation
Agency as to locations, direction, landings and
conditions affecting the safety of aircraft and
aviation.
(c) A non-commercial sign located on and re-
lating to an activity on the premises upon which
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the sign is located, used to provide information
to pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and
identification of, or directions to buildings
within a multi -family complex: e.g., "entrance",
"exit", "stop", "building name(s) or number".
(d) A sign within a development or at the
entrance(s) thereto, used to show the name(s) and
directions to the location(s) of the subdivisions
or communities comprising the development.
(19) A type of sign consisting of
the index of the names of tenants of an office building,
shopping center or other multiple occupant business com-
plex.
(20) A type of sign with two
faces which are usually but not necessarily, parallel
and no more than sixty (60) degrees off of parallel.
(21) fig: The exterior wall surface of a
commercial building. (See also #34, PARAPET WALL).
(22) A temporary sign used to
announce the first opening of a business not previously
conducted in the City by the same person(s), at the
particular location. The sign may be constructed of
paper, cloth, banner, pennants, or both.
(23) Ground_Sian: The type of sign that is self --
supported, not attached to or affixed in any way to a
building or other structure. The bottom of a ground
sign may rest upon the ground and may extend with
vertical supports therefrom having not more than two (2)
feet of open space from the ground to the bottom of the
sign. (See also Pole Sign.)
( 24 ) I1 12_U ._._,Z,' Zn: A sign not in accordance with
the provisions and restrictions of this ordinance.
(25) Any type of sign having or
using characters, letters, designs, logos or outlines
illuminated by electric lights or luminous tubes,
whether or not said lights or tubes are physically
attached to the sign.
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(26) LQasina Sian: A sign used to indicate the
availability of improved property, (store, house,
building, apartment, etc.) for lease or rent.
(27) Loco: A design, figure, illustration or
distinctive style of lettering used to identify a
specific product, service or business entity. All
permitted logos must be registered or copyrighted
trademarks.
(28) Haasard —Wall: A sloping section. of an
exterior wall extending above the roof line of a
building at an angle with the exterior wall from which
it extends. It may be covered with roofing material to
simulate a roof but serves an aesthetic rather than
functional purpose.
(29) D f fu S i A sign used to
identify a new residential housing project model sales
office.
(30) Mo 1-Name Sian: A sign which designates a
particular new dwelling unit which is exhibited to
depict other new units of a similar design that are for
sale.
(31) The occupant(s) or business
establishment(s) in a business complex where more than
one (1) space is available for occupancy. As used in
this chapter, it refers to a renter, lessee or owner of
the space.
(32) A type
of sign, other than a Directory Sign, indicating the
name, profession, or business address of the person or
entity occupying the premises indicated by this sign.
(33) NQa--Co -F-- 4na Sion: A sign or advertising
structure existing within the City limits on the
effective date of this Ordinance or a sign or
advertising structure existing in an area annexed to the
City, after the effective date of this Ordinance which,
by its design, height, type, content, electrical wiring,
surface area, location, use, structural support or
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otherwise does not conform to the requirements of this
Ordinance.
(34) That portion of an exterior
wall that extends above the roof line.
(35) erMAnVZI-Zisa: Any sign with an intended use
of twelve (12) months or more from the date of
installation.
(36) 2DID—Zian: A sign erected upon one or more
Poles or posts and which is wholly independent, of any
building and/or other structure for support. Also
referred to as a pylon.
(37) Any sign used to indicate the
name, cause or affiliation of anyone seeking public
Office or which indicates any issue for which a public
election is scheduled to be held.
(38)�: A sign
used to indicate gasoline or other petroleum product
prices.
(3 9)A sign
used to indicate a service, such as mechanical or tune--
up, or showing credit card logo. Also a special sale or
gift notice.
(40) kLQj=ing.,_-2j4 n.: A type of sign that is
directly attached to and extending from a building or
other structure.
(41) A sign, whether permanent
or temporary, erected by the.owner or his agent, used to
indicate property which is for rent, lease, sale, open
for inspection, shown by appointment only or similar
announcement.
(42) Sicn: A sign used to
designate the name of the general contractor or
subcontractor or both, undertaking the remodeling or
renovation or both, of an existing structure, whether
commercial or residential.
(43)f--911:. A type of sign erected over,
across or above the extension- of the eave line at any
building.
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(44) Secti=: (See "Community", paragraph 12,
above.)
(45) Sidawalk ndwi� _ Shan: A type of sign
which is movable and is not secured or permanently
attached to the ground. It may have more than one face
and is usually hinged together at the top.
(46) Sign: Any structure and all parts composing
the same, together with the frame, background or support
therefor, or any material bearing lettered word(s) or
message(s) which is used for advertising or display
purposes or any statuary, sculpture, molding or casting
used for advertising or display purposes, or any flags,
bunting, banners or material used for display or
advertising purposes, or for the purpose of bringing the
subject matter thereof to the attention of another.
(47) The square foot area enclosed by
the outer perimeter of the sign structure.
(48) Sicxn_Fac!p.: The part of the sign that is or
can be used for communication purposes including
decorative border(s).
(49) A sign which is tacked, nailed,
posted, pasted, glued or otherwise attached to trees,
poles, stakes, fences, or to other objects with the
message appearing thereon not applicable to the present
use of the premises or structure upon which such sign is
located.
(50) SUbdivisiori: A parcel of improved land upon
which one general contractor or developer is building
dwelling units. It may be an individual parcel or a
parcel within a development.
(51) Taaffic ControAny sign used to
control traffic on public or private property, such as
"One Way", "Do Not Enter", etc. (See also "Directional
Sign", paragraph 18, above.)
(52) Trj=rary Sian: A sign with an intended use
of less than twelve (12) months.
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(53) ygbicle .Sign: A type of sign affixed to a
transportation vehicle or vessel, (including
automobiles, trucks, boats, trailers and campers) for
the purpose of identification of the use of that vehicle
or vessel only. Vehicle signs must not inhibit the safe
operation of the vehicle or vessel upon which they
appear.
(54) ..all Sign: A type of sign which is affixed to
the facade of any building or structure.
(55) Wall Sian. Rai ed: A type of sign painted
directly on the surface of any exterior wall of any
building or structure.
(56) A type of sign painted on, or
displayed within, or affixed to the glass area of the
window or door of a business indicating name, main or
accessory service(s) or product(s) of the business.
SEC. 21-3: STATEMENT OF CRITERIA.
A. Before any application for a sign may be
approved, there shall be on file in the Building
Department, approved by the Beautification Committee, a
statement of criteria for the office building, shopping
center or other multiple -tenant business complex. The
criteria shall govern all signs and shall indicate
uniform size(s) and color(s) of lettering, background,
and sign face. Lettering shall be limited to three (3)
different styles or letter faces. Each occupant may
choose one (1) of the three (3) styles of lettering
permitted in the statement of criteria to be used for
all of his exterior signage. Lettering shall be the
same color for all tenants. The owner or manager may,
as criteria, establish one color of lettering with a
contrasting color for letter outline not to exceed one
inch in width to be used uniformly by all tenants. As
part of the criteria, a sketch of all letters of the
alphabet, both upper and lower case, shall be submitted
for the one, two or three styles of lettering
designated.
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B. No more than two (2) lines of copy or message
per sign shall be permitted. The maximum and minimum
height, in inches, of all letters shall be provided for
one or for two lines of copy. Logos may be displayed
only if in conformity with subsection 21-4.D.9, of the
Code.
C. Established criteria must be followed by
tenants of individual buildings in shopping centers and
multi tenant complexes even if the tenant is the sole
occupant of the building. Once the criteria has been
established for a multi tenant complex or center, that
criteria shall remain in effect until a new criteria is
-established. If new criteria is established, all
tenants' existing signage must comply with the new
criteria within 120 days after the first new sign permit
is issued by the City. Any change in criteria must be
approved by the Beautification Committee.
D. A bond must accompany applications to amend
sign criteria. The bond shall be in an amount adequate
to cover the cost of removing the existing signs, based
on a bonafide cost estimate. The bond shall be called
by Council and the removal of existing signs authorized
if signs not conforming with the new criteria are not
timely removed.
SEC. 21-4: APPLICATION FOR SIGN PERMIT.
A. Except where otherwise specifically provided in
this Ordinance, no person may erect, alter, relocate or
display within the City any sign or other advertising
structure as defined in this Ordinance without first
obtaining approval of the Beautification Committee and a
sign permit from the Chief Building Official of the City
and paying the fee as may be required by the City Code.
Additionally, all illuminated signs shall be subject to
the electrical provisions of the latest edition of the
South Florida Building Code, Broward Edition. No permit
shall be required for refurbishing a sign, provided copy
is not changed and provided that the cost of any repair
does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the original cost
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of the sign and provided no electrical work, except for
normal maintenance, is necessary.
B. An application for a sign permit, when required
by this Ordinance, shall, be filed with the Chief
Building Official upon forms provided by the Building
Department of the City. A separate application is
required for each sign to be displayed. Multiple --faced
signs require only one application. A non --refundable
plan review fee in an amount established by Resolution
of City Council shall accompany each application for
permit review.
C. Eight (8) copies of blueprints or inked
drawings of the plans and specifications showing method
of construction and method of attachment to the building
or in the ground shall accompany each application.
These blueprints or inked drawings shall be to scale,
showing the square foot area of the sign structure as
well as the sign face, copy to appear on sign, height of
letters, colors, materials, lighting equipment, if any,
and the position of the proposed sign(s) relative to
buildings or property lines by plot plan with
measurements. After approval by the Beautification
Committee, if any of the proposed sign(s) exceed twenty
four (24) square feet in area, two (2) of the blueprints
or inked drawings shall have affixed thereto the seal of
an engineer registered in the State of Florida,
indicating conformance with all applicable provisions of
the South Florida Building Code prior to the issuance of
the permit.
D. The application for every proposed sign shall
include required blueprints and shall provide the
following information:
1. Name, address and telephone number of
applicant.
2. Location of building, structure or lot,
including street address to which or upon which the
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sign or other advertising structure is to be
erected.
3. Type of sign or sign structure.
4. Estimated cost of sign stated in dollars,
to the nearest whole dollar.
5. Name of person(s), firm(s), corporation(s)
or association(s) erecting the sign and/or
structure, showing Certificate of Competency
number.
6. Signature of the owner or his agent of the
building, structure or land to which or on which
the sign structure is to be erected, relocated,
maintained or altered. This signature on the
application indicates owner's consent to display
the sign where application indicates.
7. Copy to appear on sign.
8. Such other information as the Chief
Building Official may require to show full
compliance with this and all other laws and
ordinances of the City.
9. Any logo proposed will be approved at the
discretion of the Beautification Committee, consid-
ering proportion, relation to other copy, style of
lettering and general good taste. A logo must be a
registered U.S. trademark or be copyrighted, the
number of which must be shown on the sign permit
application.
a. In a free-standing building occupied
by a single tenant, a logo design,
illustration, figure or logo -style of
lettering is permitted only on a wall, ground
or window sign.
b. In a multiple -tenant complex or
shopping center a tenant may display a logo
design, illustration or figure on a wall sign
or in a -window in the same color as the
letters. No logo -style lettering, not a part
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tenant complex.
E. Issuance of Sign Permit: It shall be the duty
of the Chief Building Official of the City, upon the
filing of an application for a sign permit, to insure
that the application is complete in all respects and to
see that all regulations set forth herein are satisfied.
1. The Chief Building Official shall then
submit said application and all supporting. papers,
plans and sketches to the Beautification Committee
of the City, for review and approval. The
Beautification Committee shall examine the
application, plans and specifications and consider
the visual impact, aesthetic appearance and the
effect on adjacent residential and commercial
properties, as well as conformance to the provision
of this chapter, and approve, modify or deny the
application. After approval by the Beautification
Committee, the Chief Building Official shall cause
a written permit to be issued authorizing the
erection and display of the sign. No sign permit
shall be issued, except as otherwise provided in
this chapter. In the event the Beautification
Committee denies the application for a sign permit,
it shall state with specificity to the applicant
the grounds therefor, and the applicant may,
pursuant to this Ordinance, seek a waiver. (See
sec. 21-12.)
THE APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION BY THE BEAUTIFI-
CATION COMMITTEE DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ERECTION OR
DISPLAY OF SIGN. A sign permit must be obtained
and fee paid prior to erection and display of a
sign. Any sign(s) permanently affixed to the
ground may not be erected until a site plan showing
location of sign(s) has been approved by the City
Council.
2. With each permit issued, the Chief
Building Official shall cause a label to be issued
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bearing the number of the permit as identification
of the sign which the permit authorizes. This
label shall then be affixed to the sign or to an
adjacent area by the permittee in such a manner
that the label will be readily visible. The
absence of such a label upon or in clear view of
any sign constructed or installed within the City
shall be prima facie evidence of failure to meet
requirements of this Ordinance.
SEC. 21-5: PERMIT FEES.
Prior to the issuance of a permit, the Chief
Building Official shall collect for each sign permitted,
a fee as established by Resolution of the City Council.
There shall be fees for permanent signs, for temporary
signs and for relocation of existing signs except those
specifically exempted by sec. 21-6 herein. The city
council may establish by resolution a minimum charge for
the issuance of permits and may set additional charges
for electrical permits or other extraordinary permits.
The city council may establish by resolution a renewal
fee for signs, which fee shall cover the necessary cost
of reinspection. Failure to pay the required renewal
fee, if any, within thirty (30) days shall incur an
additional charge of five percent (5%) of the renewal
fee and failure to pay any required fee within sixty
(60) days shall incur a penalty charge of ten percent
(10%) of the renewal fee. Failure to pay any required
renewal fee within ninety (90) days shall constitute a
violation of this ordinance. The chief building official
shall keep a file or -record of all sign permits,
including a photo of each sign for ready reference.
SEC. 21-6: SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMIT AND PERMIT FEE
REQUIREMENTS.
The following types of signs may be erected and
displayed without application for a permit or payment of
a fee as set forth in sec. 2.1-4 and 5 above, provided
that said signs fully comply with the regulations set
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forth in this ordinance (see sec. 21-7) and are in
accordance with the South Florida Building Code:
A• After approval by the
Beautification Committee, applications must be submitted
in completed form with a drawing of the sign and a
sketch showing the location of proposed the sign to the
City Clerk who shall place the application on the agenda
for the next regular Council meeting. After Council
approval, sign permits will be issued by the Chief
Building Official to be affixed to the sign. (See also
sec. 21-7 for COMMUNITY DIRECTIONAL SIGNS).
B• p The size of each sign shall
not exceed six (6) square feet, the top of which shall
be no more than six (6) feet above the grade of the pro-
perty. Such signs may be mounted on, and supported by a
treated wood or metal pole(s) or post(s) at least three
(3) feet in height from the ground to the bottom of the
sign face. All traffic control signs within a complex
or shopping center shall be uniform in size, color and
design and shall bear no advertising copy or logo.
C• M: Grand opening signs for
an individual business covering no more than fifty
percent (50%) of the glass window area may be displayed
for no longer than thirty (30) days in the six month
period after the issuance of an occupational license by
the City. In addition, banners, streamers or pennants
not exceeding fifteen (15) square feet per banner,
streamer or pennant may be hung from a canopy or an
exterior wall of a building of said business no longer
than thirty (30) days in the six month period after
initial issuance of an occupational license by the City.
A permitted ground sign may also be covered as indicated
in this paragraph.
D.�E-�ZSI A sign listing the name of
the business/profession of the tenant is allowed,
subject to the following limitations:
In Be M and R-5 zoning districts, one name plate
sign shall be permitted near the front and/or rear door
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of the business occupying the premises, affixed to the
door or adjacent wall. The size shall not exceed three
(3) square feet of sign area and letters shall not
exceed four (4) inches in height.
E. 1rAL_ ,�9J..�,�,�s_: Political signs may be
erected and displayed without a permit, for a period of
thirty (30) days prior to the first date of any election
and may remain for a period of five (5) days after the
last election date relating to any election campaign in
which any Tamarac residents are eligible to vote,
pursuant to the following terms and conditions:
1. A sign of twenty-four (24) square feet maximum
may be placed on private property with the
written permission of the owner of the property
filed with the Chief Building Official.
2. Political signs covering glass area of store
windows shall not be subject to any limitation
with respect to the coverage of such windows
provided that there is visibility to the
interior of the store.
3. Poster or snipe signs attached to trees or
utility or similar poles are prohibited.
4. Signs in the public rights -of -way or on any
public property are prohibited.
5. Political signs must be removed 15 days after
the candidates final election day.
P.ATION _ZIQNE: One
changeable price rate sign per street front not to
exceed sixteen (16) square feet shall be permitted.
Instead of a separate price rate sign, if the price rate
sign is part of a ground sign identifying the gas sta-
tion, then twenty (20) square feet of the ground sign
may be used for price in addition to the dimensions
permitted for the ground sign.
G. � Q Q1 AL_ GAS _ .SATION B Various
promotional type signs advertising a service,
convenience, product or gift shall be permitted provided
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that such signs are placed in the window or within three
(3) feet of the main building. Such signs shall be
grouped into an area not exceeding thirty (30) square
feet per street front.
H. REAL _ESTATE SIGNS:
1. A property owner or his agent may display
one sign per street front advertising sale,
lease, rental or showing property in all
zoning districts. Signs must be .set back
ten (10) feet from the right of way.
Signs may not exceed six (6) square feet in
area.
2. Model office center signs are limited to
two (2) signs not exceeding twenty-four
(24) square feet in sign area. They may be
wall, ground or pole signs. They may not
be more than six (6) feet above crown of
the abutting road.
3. Model name signs in housing sales centers
are limited to six (6) square feet in sign
area.
4. Model flags up to fifteen (15) square feet
per flag area may be dislayed. No more
than two (2) flags per model are permitted.
5. Remodeling or contractor signs showing con-
tractors and subcontractors doing
remodeling or new construction in all
zoning areas are permitted. Each job site
is limited to one sign per street front,
not more than thirty-two (32) square feet
in sign area. They may be ground or pole
signs. They may not be more than eight (8)
feet above crown of the abutting road.
6. Architects, engineers, financing and
leasing firms involved in multiple --tenant
commercial or residential housing projects
may each display one sign per street front.
These signs are limited to twenty-four (24)
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square feet or less in sign area. They may
be ground or pole signs. They may not be
more than six (6) feet above crown of
abutting road.
7. Vacant land for sale may be advertised by
one sign per street front which is limited
to sixteen (16) square feet in sign area
for plots up to one hundred (100) feet of
street frontage. It may be a pole or ground
sign. It may not be more than six (6) feet
above crown of abutting road.
8. Professional or commercial stores and
offices "For Lease" may be advertised by
displaying a wall, pole or ground sign at
the location limited to no more than
twenty-four (24) square feet in sign area.
It may not be more than six (6) feet in
height above crown of abutting road if a
ground or pole sign is used.
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These signs may be permitted by written appli-
cation to the Chief Building Official for a specified
purpose and limited specified period of time.
1. Individual commercial enterprises may
qualify for a special occasion sign, banner
or decoration permit such as but not limit-
ed to bona fide "going out of business
sale" or changes in ownership or management
or grand operling. It may not exceed thirty
(30) days.
2. Commercial sale activities such as sidewalk
sales in addition to recognized holidays
may be permitted no more.than two (2) times
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3. Non-commercial entities may qualify only
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1 displayed for up to thirty Y (30) days prior
to and for up to seven (7) days after the
2 holiday.
3 J. Signs installed under the direction of a
4 Federal, State, County or City agency on public
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6 K. VEHICLE SIGNS except when said Vehicle Signs
7 are utilized at a specific location or site for
B advertising purposes in addition to or in lieu of a
9 permanent or temporary sign as permitted under this
0 Ordinance. (See Prohibited Signs).
1 L. WINDOW SIGNS displayed on the interior or
2 exterior of the window in business zoning districts
3 providing that such signs do not cover in excess of
4 fifty Percent (50%) of the glass area to which said
5 signs are affixed. Such signs shall not obscure the
5 view of the interior from outside the premises.
7 1. Signs painted on window glass listing name of
3 business and not'more than four (4) services,
9 products or activities available may be
-° displayed. Signs may also be displayed on the
1 interior of windows if lettered on wood, metal
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3 2. Neon tubing illuminated signs may be displayed
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SEC. 21-7: REGULATIONS FOR SIGNS REQUIRING PERMITS.
This section describes the types and limitations on
size, amount of copy and other conditions for signs
permitted by this chapter in the several zoning
districts of the City. Permits are required for each
sign unless specifically exempted by this section or in
Sec. 21-6 of this chapter.
A. ANNOUNCING SIGNS t
1. A temporary sign not exceeding sixty-four (64)
square feet in area on the sign face shall be
permitted to announce the development, business
or building that soon will be or is in the
process of being constructed. If the land area
to be occupied by the planned improvement faces
on, or extends between, two parallel or
intersecting public thoroughfares, then one
such sign per street front is permitted. A
ground or announcing pole sign is permitted.
In addition, one other sign per street front is
permitted on which contractors, finance
organizations, architects, engineers and
leasing/sales agency names may be shown, pro-
vided that this other sign face may not exceed
forty eight (48) square feet.
2. The top of announcing signs may not exceed ten
(10) feet in height above the crown of the
abutting road. Such signs must be removed
within thirty (30) days after the last
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the
City for buildings on the site.
a. Raside t1a2 A 2Aa.,, Signs announcing the
planned future use and improvement of
property or the character, purpose or use
and the sales price range of an intended
housing enterprise may be erected and
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b. B,iDgBZ _zones: Signs announcing the
planned future use or improvement of the
property For Sale or Lease showing the name
of the business, shopping center or
multiple tenant complex, anticipated
opening date and name and phone number of
leasing agent/manager and prospective
tenants may be displayed.
B. BONDARY- IGNS: Signs that may be used to identify
the boundaries of a residential development. These
signs may be installed around the perimeter of the
development with a minimum distance of four hundred
(400) yards between signs. All such signs shall be
uniform in material, color, shape, style of letters,
design and size. They may be ground, wall or pole
signs. The maximum size shall be thirty-two (32) square
feet in sign face with a maximum height of six (6) feet
above the crown of the abutting street/road. A planter
box or landscaping must be installed around the sign
base. Signs shall be set back from the property line at
least ten (10) feet.
C. CANOPY,�1GNS A hanging sign may be displayed for
each business on the premises in business zoning
districts, attached to the underside of the canopy.
Such signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in sign
face and the lower edge of the sign must be at least
eight (8) feet above the sidewalk or pedestrian walkway
surface. Color and style of lettering shall conform to
the criteria established for signs by the
owner/management of the business complex.
D. CR$NGEABLE CORY SIGNS: Signs displaying messages
which can, or are intended to be, changed by use of
removable letters and numerals are permitted as ground,
wall, pole, or marquee signs for religious institutions,
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1. For theaters and playhouses, the total sign
area permitted is eighty (80) square feet.
Multiple theaters shall be permitted an
additional twenty (20) square feet of sign area
for each additional screen in use.
2. For religious institutions, the total sign area
permitted is forty-eight (48) square feet.
3. Drive-thru restaurants and drive-thru food
establishments shall be permitted to have a
changeable copy sign showing menu or featured
items provided the sign has a transparent
protective locked cover. The sign may be
affixed to a wall of the restaurant or food
establishment adjacent to the drive-in lane
area. If free standing, the top of the sign is
not to exceed six (6) feet in height above the
ground.
a. The sign may have one or two panels. If
one panel, it shall not exceed seven and
one half (7.5) square feet. If with two
panels, the sign face shall not exceed
fifteen (15) square feet. Neither
dimension (length nor width) may exceed
three (3) feet.
b. The actual sign face may have a frame not
to exceed eight (8) inches in width. There
is also permitted a two way speaker not to
exceed four (4) square feet in area.
c. No logo or other advertising permitted.
E. COMMUNITY DIRECT D U— SIGNS:, Sections or
subdivisions that are not situated on trafficways (as
found in Broward County Land Use Plan as amended from
time to time) may apply to the Beautification Committee
for a maximum of three (3) signs to direct traffic to
their locations.
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with the written permission of the owner of
said property accompanying the sign
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2. Such signs may be pole signs and shall not
exceed twelve (12) square feet in sign face and
the height shall not exceed six (6) feet and
the bottom of the sign face shall be no less
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adjacent road. A location sketch must accom-
pany an application. Signs must be at least
ten (10) feet from the public right -of way.
3. Letters shall not exceed ten (10) inches in
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F. QQ���y 1DENTTFTC.1Q� $1Qj�S: In all residential
zoning districts (except R-5) one ground, wall or pole
sign to display the name of the subdivision or complex
at each street entrance is permitted. The maximum sign
face shall be twenty-four (24) square feet with maximum
height of the sign structure eight (8) feet above the
crown of the abutting road. Logo designs, illustrations
or figures are permitted not exceeding in height the
height of the primary line of copy. All signs
identifying the same community shall be uniform in
color, size and style of lettering. Sign may be erected
only on private property and must be at least ten (10)
feet from the public right-of-way.
G. p18���QRY_51� One directory sign per street
front, on an exterior wall or within the parking lot
serving the building(s) containing such businesses or
offices listing the occupants therein, shall be
permitted in shopping centers, office buildings or other
multiple --tenant business complexes. Letters shall not
exceed twelve (12) inches in height. Directory signs
may be ground signs or supported by two pylons placed at
the outer edges of the sign and protected from vehicles
by a continuous curb no less, than four (4) feet from
base of the pylons and a landscaped area. The setback
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minimum of ten (10) feet.
1 1. For land areas up to and including two hundred
2 (200) lineal feet of street frontage, the
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6 two hundred (200) feet, the formula of sixteen
7 percent (16%) of the total lineal frontage is
g - allowed up to a maximum of sixty four (64)
9 square feet per sign face. The maximum height
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12 3. The name of the complex/center may be displayed
13 on the top line of copy on a directory sign in
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15 to, but different from the lettering and color
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20 H. Ground signs may be erected flush
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22 base at least two thirds (2/3) as wide as the sign face
23 or may be erected with external vertical supports no
24 greater than two (2) feet above the ground or top of
25 planter. A planter box or other landscaping shall
26 surround the base with curbing at least four (4) feet
27 away from the base for protection from vehicles. The
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i road. These signs may be erected and displayed in any
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1. In zoning districts B, M, R-5 and S--1 to
display the name and address of the complex,
office building or shopping center, one sign is
permitted at each street front, not to exceed
one hundred and twenty (120) square feet in
sign area nor more than twelve (12) feet in
height from the crown of the adjacent road to
the top of the sign. A ground sign identifying
a shopping center or multiple -ten ant complex
may have a style of lettering and color, and
background material independent of the criteria
for the re mainder of the complex/center.
2. In all residentially zoned districts (except R
5) a ground, wall or pole sign to display the
name of the subdivision or complex at each
street entrance is permitted. (See Section 21
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signs.)
I. BEAL ESTATE SIGNS:
1. Signs greater than twenty-four (24) square feet
of sign area advertising professional or
commercial stores and offices "For Lease" may
be advertised by displaying a wall, pole or
ground sign at the location. Maximum size
allowed is sixty-four (64) square feet of sign
area. Sign may not exceed eight (8) feet in
height above crown of abutting road.
2. Vacant land for sale may be advertised by one
sign per street front. The maximum size
allowed is forty-eight (48) square feet of sign
area if plot is over one hundred (100) lineal
feet of frontage. The sign may not exceed
eight (8) feet in height above crown of
abutting road. It may be a pole or ground
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1. All internal directional signs to subdivisions
within a development shall consist of one panel
Per subdivision, all to be alike in color,
shape, style of letters, material and design.
The criteria shall be established by the
owner/developer of the development.
2. The maximum height shall be eight (8) feet
above the crown of the road with the lowest
name no less than one (1) foot above the
finished grade. The maximum width of the sign
shall not exceed six (6) feet. The individual
directional signs consisting of panels shall
not exceed eight (8) inches in height per
panel.
3. No sign shall be closer than twenty --five (25)
feet from any other sign within the
.subdivision. All signs shall be set back a
minimum of ten (10) feet from the property
line.
4. Such signs shall be firmly affixed to posts
with the size of the letters on the sign not to
exceed six (6) inches in height.
K. --- Signs
showing the time, temperature and stock market price
changes are permitted as part of allowed ground signs in
all "B" zoning districts provided that not more than
four (4) feet in height is added to the maximum
allowable height of the ground sign.
L. WALL_.$1fzH5: A wall sign may consist of lettering
on wood, metal, concrete or plastic or may be comprised
of individual letters affixed to a wood, metal, concrete
or plastic background, raceway, mansard or building
fascia/wall, or may be made of recessed or extruded
lettering. A box sign may also be a wall sign. Wall
signs, limited to two (2) lines of copy, may be erected
and displayed in any of the following zoning districts
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1. In zoning districts "B" and R-5 the name of the
building complex or center, or to identify the
business conducted on the premises of each
occupied space in the building complex or
center may be displayed over the area occupied
by a particular business. The mansard, fascia
or exterior wall surface of a building.may be
used for the location for such wall signs but
signs may not extend higher than the top of
such mansard, fascia or wall. The sign is
limited to twenty percent (20%) of the area
computed by multiplying the width in feet of
the individual store frontage by ten (10).
a. Where a building contains only one business
and is on a street corner plot or where a
business has a street corner location or is
between two parallel streets, then an
additional wall sign not to exceed the size
permitted on the front shall be permitted
on each street front. All signs shall be
uniform in style of letters and color(s).
b. Where a building contains only one
business, and is not on a street corner, an
additional wall sign not exceeding in size
the one permitted on the street front may
be permitted on other sides of the
building. Such an additional sign shall be
permitted only if the setback is a minimum
of fifty (50)feet between the building and
the adjacent property line on the side
where the additional sign is to be
displayed. All signs shall be uniform in
style of letters and color(s).
c. In a mpltiple--tenant complex or shopping
center a wall sign may be displayed for
each primary customer entrance. The
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color, etc. for the center shall be
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enclosing all letters.
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products or services which combined do not
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time, temperature and stock market report
display, which are permitted.
1 6. Exterior lights utilized only for accent or
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10. Sidewalk or sandwich signs.
8 11. Swinging cantilever signs.
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11 13. Exposed exterior neon tubes or bare bulb
12 illumination of signs which adversely affect
13 safety of vehicular traffic.
14 14. Banner signs, flags or pennants except
15 National, State or City flags and except for
16 flag banners as per model office center and
17 grand opening or special events not to exceed
18 fifteen (15) square feet per flag.
19 15. Vehicle signs when used on a given location or
20 site in addition to, or in lieu of, a temporary
21 or permanent sign permitted under this
22 Ordinance, except as provided in section 21-6
23 paragraph 9. Vehicle signs are prohibited
24 unless the vehicle upon which they appear can
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27 16. Any signs in excess of the size permitted in
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29 17. Changeable copy signs except as provided in
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'1 18. Snipe signs.
32 SEC. 21-9: CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND LOCATION OF SIGNS
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hereinafter provided;
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pressure as set forth in the South Florida Building Code
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chains, cables or guys, all of which must be metal.
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public streets or sidewalks.
2. NQ,t_ t� crcrr.A tra x hAzaLda__ or distractions
to driylrs: No sign shall display intermittent
lights so as to confuse or distract a motorist.
Intermittent lights or simulated traffic
control signs resembling the flashing lights
which are customarily associated with danger or
which are customarily used by police,.fire or
ambulance vehicles or for navigational purposes
are prohibited.
3. kjD±,-t9- • No advertising
sign shall be displayed which uses the word
"STOP" or "DANGER" or presents or implies the
need for stopping or the existence of danger,
or which is a copy or imitation of an official
sign. This provision regarding the word "STOP"
and "DANGER" does not apply when the words are
a part of an attraction title for a motion
picture, theatre event, opera or concert event
or when they are used in advertising, so long
as they are not used to simulate, copy or imply
any official traffic warning either for
vehicles or pedestrians.
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background of colored lights blending with the
traffic signals so as to confuse a motorist
when viewed from a normal approaching position
of a vehicle at a distance of twenty five (25)
to three hundred (300) feet.
5. Not to_ ��ve snug _spinning
des- No sign shall have spanning, or
strings of spinning, or similar type devices.
6. Not_to bg_ an ig�mg�_nature: No sign shall
display any statement, word or character or
illustration of any obscene, indecent or
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otherwise legal signs must be kept in good
condition, neat appearance and good state of
repair. If not repaired within thirty (30)
days after notification by the Chief Building
Official, the sign shall constitute a public
nuisance and shall be removed by the City at
the owner's expense. Temporary signs, in a
state of disrepair, shall be removed immediate-
ly upon notice by the Chief Building official
or Code enforcement officer.
8• moval of Any sign which no
longer advertises a bona fide business
conducted, or product sold, shall be taken down
or removed by the owner, agent or person having
beneficial use of the building or structure
which such sign advertises, within ten (10)
days after written notification from the Chief
Building Official or Code Enforcement Officer.
Upon failure to comply with such notice within
the time specified in such order, the Chief
Building Official or Code Enforcement Officer
is hereby authorized to cause the removal of
such sign. Any expense incident thereto shall
be paid by the owner of the property, building
or structure, which such sign advertises. If
such expense is not paid within thirty (30)
days from the date of the notice of such
expense for removal, the City shall have the
right to impress•a lien upon the real property
upon which such sign was located. The City
shall have the continuing right to foreclose
such lien, in accordance with general law in a
court of competent jurisdiction.
SEC. 21-10: REVOCATION OF PERMITS.
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Official. Upon the determination by either the Chief
Building Official or the Code Enforcement Officer that a
particular sign exists that is not in full compliance
with the provisions of this chapter, the Chief Building
Official or the Code Enforcement Officer must notify the
owner of such violation in writing. The owner of such
sign shall have sixty (60) days from date of receipt of
notice to correct such defect or comply.
B. If the applicant or owner of a sign proposed to
be erected pursuant to the issuance of a valid permit
for the erection, establishment or placement thereof has
failed to construct, erect, establish or place the sign
for which the permit was issued, within three (3) months
after the date of the issuance of the permit, then the
permit shall be automatically void, and revoked and
shall be of no further force and effect unless an
exception to this time limit is requested in.writing to
the Chief Building Official not to exceed three (3)
additional months. Any such sign erected after the
revocation shall be in violation of this chapter.
C. If the applicant or owner of a sign proposed to
be erected for which a sign has been approved, fails to
apply for a sign permit within ninety (90) days of the
date of approval then the approval shall be automati-
cally revoked and shall be of no further force and
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SEC. 21-11: NON -CONFORMING SIGNS.
Before October 24, 1988 signs in the City not in
conformance with this Ordinance shall be required to
comply with all provisions of this Ordinance.
All nonconforming signs existing within the City on
October 24, 1984, all nonconforming signs existing in an
area annexed to the City after the effective date of
this Ordinance where such signs are located, constructed
and maintained upon the property whereon the business
advertised is being conducted, shall be allowed to
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disrepair equal to an expense of fifty percent (50%) of
1 the original cost of the sign, whichever comes first.
2 Proof of sign cost shall be supplied by the owner.
3 Where a nonconforming sign exists, said sign shall be
4 brought into conformance with this Ordinance or removed
5 when the name of the enterprise or business advertised
6 or the copy on said sign is changed. This shall be done
7 prior to issuance of an occupational license for any new
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9 SEC. 21--12: WAIVERS; EXCEPTIONS
10 It is recognized by the City Council that, due to
11 the diversity of the development of the City, the rules
12 and regulations provided in this chapter do not and
13 cannot address all situations pertaining to the
14 construction, erection, placement, repair, alteration,
15 relocation and maintenance of signs within the municipal
16 boundaries of the City.
17 The City Council is, therefore, empowered and
18 reserves unto itself the right to grant a waiver and
19 exception from the provisions of this chapter in cases
ao of hardship.
21 If an application is denied by the Beautification
22 Committee, the Committee will, at that meeting,
23 immediately discuss and pass a motion containing its
24 recommendation to the City Council in the event that the
25 applicant would file a waiver request. The Chairman
26 will forward to the Chief Building Official a memo
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32 exception to the provisions of this chapter such person,
33 or his authorized agent, shall file a petition in such
form as determined by the Building Department of the
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form, pay a petition fee. The amount of the filing fee
shall be established from time to time by Resolution of
the City Council. The fee shall be used for the purpose
1 of offsetting administrative expenses incurred by the
2 City in the processing of said petition. The original
3 petition form shall contain the following information
4 and shall be submitted to the Building Department:
5 A. Name, address and telephone number of the
6 petitioner.
7 B. Location of the building, structure or lot, and
8 the name of the multi -tenant building or shop-
9 ping center where the sign or other advertising
10 structure is located or is proposed to be
11 erected.
12 C. Position of the sign or proposed sign in
13 relation to nearby buildings or other
14 structures.
15 D. Hardship claimed.
16 E. Two (2) blueprints or inked drawings of the
17 plans and specifications of the sign showing
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20 the ground shall be submitted with the petition
21 by the Petitioner.
22 The completed original petition along with seven
23 (7) copies shall be submitted, through the Building
24 Department to the City Clerk who shall then cause said
25 petition to be placed on the agenda of the City Council
26 for its consideration, and said petition shall be
27 accompanied by the written recommendation of the
28 Beautification Committee% In the event the waiver and
29 exception is granted by the City Council, the City
30 Council shall cause a Resolution to be issued, stating
1 the terms and conditions upon which the waiver has been
32 granted. Any waiver granted shall become null and void
33 if the sign has not been erected within three (3) months
34 after the date of the City Council meeting at which it
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SEC. 21--13: ENFORCEMENT
The Chief Building Official and all building
inspectors working under the supervision of said Chief
Building Official, and all Code Enforcement Officers of
the City, shall have the power and duty to enforce the
provisions of this chapter. The Chief Building Official
and all of his subordinate inspectors and all Code
Enforcement Officers are hereby authorized and directed
to remove all signs from areas in which such signs are
prohibited by this chapter or which are erected, con-
structed, placed, repaired, altered or maintained
contrary to the provisions of this chapter. However,
notice of violation shall be served upon the
establishment setting forth the details of the
violations and shall provide for immediate removal of
temporary signs. Permanent signs shall be removed
within a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the
receipt of said notice for corrections, if the sign is
on private property.
SEC. 21-W14: VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES: CONTINUING
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTY THEREFOR
Any person violating any of the terms conditions,
regulations or provisions of this chapter shall be
punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars
($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00)
per violation as determined by the County Court in
addition to Court Costs which the judge may impose.
Each day a violation exists shall be a separate
violation. Any continuing violations of the terms,
conditions, regulations or provisions of this chapter
may be enjoined and restrained by injunctive order of
the Circuit Court in appropriate proceedings instituted
for such purposes by the City or any other lawful
party."
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SECTION 2: CODIFICATION
Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this
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SECTION 3: REPEALER
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict
herewith be and the same are hereby repealed to the
extent of such conflict.
,SECTION 4•
Ordinance number 80-34 of the City of Tamarac and
any other Ordinances which comprise Chapter 21 of the
City Code shall be repealed and of no further force and
effect after the effective date of this Ordinance,
except as to any violation thereof which may have
occurred prior to the effective date of this Ordinance,
which violations may be fully enforced pursuant thereto,
as if such Ordinance had not been repealed, and any
permits issued pursuant to those Ordinances retain their
validity if signs are constructed within three (3)
months of their issuance. Any permit pending at the
time of enactment of this Ordinance shall be subject to
the terms of this Ordinance. All fees established by
Resolution under authority of this Ordinance or prior
sign ordinances are hereby ratified and are not repealed
by the enactment of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5: SEVERABILITY
Should any section or provision of this Ordinance
or any portion thereof, or any paragraph, sentence or
word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity
of the remainder hereof as a whole or any part hereof,
other than the part declared to be invalid.
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3 This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
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5 PASSED FIRST READING this D
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