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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Ordinance O-2001-025L.J October 3, 2001 — Temp Ord #1952 1 Revision No. 1 — October 11, 2001 Revision No. 2 — October 15, 2001 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA ORDINANCE NO. 0-2001-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 ENTITLED, "SIGNS AND ADVERTISING", ARTICLE II ENTITLED, "SIGNS", DIVISION 4 ENTITLED, "PERMANENT SIGNS", AMENDING SECTION 18-65(i)(3) ENTITLED, "WINDOW SIGNS", AND SECTION 18-69(c) ENTITLED, "WINDOW SIGNS" TO ALLOW NEON SIGNS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR WINDOW SIGNAGE AS CURRENTLY PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 18- 65(i)(1) AND 18-69(a); PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development has reviewed Chapter 18 entitled, "Signs and Advertising", and recommends that certain language be amended or added pertaining to neon signs; and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development has determined that the amendment or addition of certain language pertaining to neon signs will be a benefit to the business community in the City of Tamarac; and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development has determined that the permitting of neon signs subject to specific standards should not negatively impact the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac has deemed to be in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to CODING: Words in s#FUsk thmugb type are deletions from existing law; Words in underscored type are additions. October 3, 2001 — Temp Ord #1952 2 Revision No. 1 — October 11, 2001 Revision No. 2 — October 15, 2001 amend Chapter 18 entitled, "Signs and Advertising", Article II entitled, "Signs", Division 4 entitled, "Permanent Signs", amending Section 18-65(i)(3) entitled, "Window Signs", and Section 18-69(c) entitled, "Window Signs" to allow neon signs subject to certain standards for window signage as currently provided in Sections 18-65(i)(1) and 18-69(a). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: SECTION 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of the Ordinance upon adoption hereof. SECTION 2: Chapter 18 entitled, "Signs and Advertising", Article II entitled, "Signs", Division 4 entitled, "Permanent Signs", Section 18-65(i) entitled, "Window Signs" and Section 18-69(a) entitled, "Window Signs", are hereby amended: Section 18-65(i). Window signs: (1) The window area for permanent advertising signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the total window area per business frontage. The total window area is defined as contiguous window panels separated by dividers less than six (6) inches. CODING: Words in fey type are deletions from existing law; Words in underscored type are additions. FJ 1 1 October 3, 2001 — Temp Ord #1952 3 Revision No. 1 — October 11, 2001 Revision No. 2 — October 15, 2001 (2) The interior window sign shall be professionally drawn or constructed, containing a maximum of two (2) colors and nonilluminated. Window signs also include any interior signs located within five (5) feet of the window. (3) Neon tubing illuminated signs may be displayed on the interior not W;thiR 66,3h bRURFge is;nnis in accordance with the provisions of Sections 18-650)(1). Section 18-69. Window signs. (a) The window area for permanent signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the total window area per business frontage. The total window area is defined as contiguous window panels separated by dividers less than six (6) inches. (b) The interior window sign shall be professionally drawn or constructed, containing a maximum of two (2) colors and nonilluminated. Window signs also include any interior signs located within five (5) feet of the I�:r1t 6 am, (c) Neon tubing illuminated signs may be displayed on the interior not M:-:V—c IIIIM .. -f7p.r.MrZIL Inerrrr� in accordance with Section 18-69(a). CODING: Words in 6tFUGk thF,,w type are deletions from existing law; Words in underscored type are additions. October 3, 2001 — Temp Ord #1952 4 Revision No. 1 — October 11, 2001 Revision No. 2 — October 15, 2001 SECTION 3: It is the intention of the City Commission and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, and that Sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and the word "Ordinance" may be changed to "Section", "Article" or such other word or phrase in order to accomplish such intention. SECTION 4: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, and all Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 5: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given affect without the invalid provision or application, and to this Ordinance are declare to be severable. CODING: Words in StF Gk thFOU^" type are deletions from existing law; Words in underscored type are additions. 1 1 1 October 3, 2001 — Temp Ord #1952 5 Revision No. 1 — October 11, 2001 Revision No. 2 — October 15, 2001 SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED, FIRST READING this 24th day of October, 2001. PASSED, SECOND READING this 14th day of November, 2001. ATTEST: MARION S ENSON, CMC CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have avapproved this RRSOLOTION as to form. ITCHELL S. 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