7CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Mayor Stoddard and Members of the City Commission
Via: Steven J. Alexander, City Manager
From: Christopher Brimo, AICP
Planning Director
Date: November 13, 2013
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An Ordinance amending Section 20-4.3(B) entitled Applicability and Definitions, Section 20-
4.3(1)(1) entitled RS-Single Family Residential Districts, Section 20-4.3(1)(2) entitled RT-
Townhouse Districts, and Section 20-4.10 entitled Garage Sale in order to increase the amount of
sign age allowed for garage sales.
BACKGROUND
At the October 1,2013 City Commission meeting, the Commission directed the Administration and staff
to draft appropriate legislation that would allow homeowners having a garage sale to be permitted
additional signage associated with their sale.
Currently the land development code only permits a homeowner to have one sign per garage sale, to be
located on the property where the sale is taking place. The City Commission felt that this did not provide
adequate exposure for the particular sale, and requested that they be allowed up to four signs that could be
placed at various locations within the right-of-way provided the signs did not obstruct pedestrian access
nor impede vehicular visibility.
At their November 12, 2013 regular meeting and following a public hearing, Planning Board reviewed
Application No. PB-13-031 and recommended changes to the proposed garage sale sign amendments.
The following are the proposed amendments to the current land development code.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
20-4.3 -Sign Regulations
(B) Applicability and Definitions
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Sign, garage sale. Shall mean a temporary sign erected en private property for the purposes of
notifying the public of a garage sale.
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(1) Zoning Districts
(1) RS-Single Family Residential Districts
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GARAGE SALE
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Up to One (1) four (4) GARAGE SALE SIGN.S. are is permitted per
single-family residential dwelling unit, nvo times only, for two weekends
including Friday enly, per eaeh calendar year.:;-Signs may not to exceed
two (2) square feet in area. Said sign~ may enly be erecteq in compliance
with· the provisions of Section 20-4.1 O(A)( 4) on the private property
where the garage sale is to be located from sunrise to sunset and shall
include the address for the location of the garage sale: .
(2) RT-Townhouse Districts
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GARAGE SALE
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20-4.10 -Garage Sale
(A) Applicability
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Up to One (1) four (4) GARAGE SALE SIGNS. are is. permitted per
townhome or single-family residentiai dwelling unit, two times only, for
two weekends including Friday enly, per eaeh calendar year.:;-Signs may,
not to exceed two (2) square feet in area. Said sign~ may enly be erected
in compliance with the provisions of Section 20-4.10(A)(4) (;7H-the
private property where the garage sale is to be located from sunrise to
sunset and shall include the address for the location of the garage sale.
(2) Before such permit shall be issued, the applicant shall file with the Code Enforcement Division
Finance Department an application containing the following information:
(a) Street address or legal description where such sale is to be conducted.
(b) Proof of ownership or lease of property.
( c) Dates of sale.
(d) Hours of sale.
( e) Notification of residents of properties on both sides of applicant.
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(4) Up to a total of Only one four (4) sign2 complying with the regulations listed in Section 20-
4.3(1) of the Land Development Code (not exceeding two square feet in she) may be displayed
on the property and within the vicinity of where such sale is being conducted. Up to two signs
advertising the garage sale are permitted to be displayed on private property where the garage
sale is being held. The remaining signs are permitted to be located near the base of the street
sign or utility pole at the intersection closest to the property conducting the garage sale. Signs
placed in these locations shall not impede visibility or pedestrian accessibility. The property,
sign shall not be erected or placed closer than five feet to the front or side property line. The
5.s.ign2 shall not be affixed to a tree" er utility pole.>.-:-or street sign. Immediately following the
completion of the garage sale, all signage must be removed. Any signs found after the
completion of the garage sale will be considered a violation ofthis section.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission consider the proposed amendments to the City's Land
Development Code Section 20-4.4(1)(1) -RS-Single Family Residential Districts; Section 20-4.3(1)(2)-
RT-Townhouse Districts; and Section 20-4.10 -Garage Sale.
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3 An Ordinance amending Section 20-4.3(B) entitled Applicability and
4 Definitions, Section 20-4.3(1)(1) entitled RS-Single Family Residential
5 Districts, Section 20-4.3(1)(2) entitled RT -Townhouse Districts, and Section
6 20-4.10 entitled Garage Sale in order to increase the amount of sign age
7 allowed for garage sales
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9 WHEREAS, at its October 1,2013 meeting, the City Commission expressed a desire to
10 revisit the regulations for garage sale signs; and
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12 WHEREAS, the Land Development Code currently allows one sign per garage sale to be
13 located on the homeowners property; and
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15 WHEREAS, additional signage will increase visibility of the garage sale, helping the
16 owner or lessees of the property gamer a more successful sale; and .
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18 WHEREAS, at the November 12, 2013 meeting of the Planning Board-following a
19 public hearing voted to recommend approval of Application PB-13-031, as amended, by a vote
20 of 6 ayes, 0 nays; and
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22 WHEREAS, the City Commission IS desirous of accepting the Planning Board's
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25 NOW~ THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
26 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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28 Section 1. Section 20-4.3(B), 20-4.3(1)(1), Section 20-4.3(1)(2), and Section 20-4.10(A)
29 of the City of South Miami Land Development Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
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31 -20-4.3 -Sign Regulations
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37 Sign, garage sale. Shall mean a temporary sign erected en private property for the purposes
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GARAGE SALE Up to One (1) four (4) GARAGE SALE SIGN~ are is permitted
per single-family residential dwelling unit, hvo times only, for two
weekends including Friday enly, per eaBh calendar year.,; Signs
may not to exceed two (2) square feet in area. Said sign~ may enly
be erected in compliance with the provisions of Section 20-
4.10(A)(4) on the private property where the garage sale is to be
located from sunrise to sunset and shall include the address for the
location of the garage sale.
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GARAGE SALE Up to One (1) four (4) GARAGE SALE SIGN~ are is permitted
per townhome or single-family residential dwelling unit, two times
en:ly, for two weekends including Friday en:ly, per eaeh calendar
year.,; Signs may not to exceed two (2) square feet in area. Said
sign~ may enly be erected in compliance with the provisions of
Section 20-4.10(A)(4) on the private property \vhere the garage
sale is t6 be located from sunrise to sunset and shall include the
address for the location of the garage sale.
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33 (2) Before such permit shall be issued, the applicant shall file with the Code Enforcement
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36 (b) Proof of ownership or lease of property.
37 (c) Dates of sale.
38 (d) Hours of sale.
39 ( e) Notification of residents of properties on both sides of applicant.
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be displayed on the property and within the vicinity of where such sale is being
conducted. Up to two signs advertising the garage sale are permitt.ed to be displayed on
private property where the garage sale is being held. The remaining signs are permitted
to be located near the base of the street sign or utility pole at the intersection closest to
the property conducting the garage sale. Signs placed in these locations shall not
impede visibility or pedestrian accessibility. Tht? property, sign shall not be erected or
placed closer than five feet to the front or side property line. +he s~ign~ shall not be
affixed to a tree~ er utility pole~";" or street sign. Immediately following the completion of
the garage sale, all signs must be removed. Any signs found after the completion of the
garage sale will be considered a violation of this section.
Section 2. Codification. The provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made part
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of South Miami as amended; that the sections of this
ordinance may be renumbered or re-Iettered to accomplish such intention; and that the word
"ordinance" may be changed to "section" or other appropriate word.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. Ordinances in Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all
sections and parts of sections of ordinances in direct conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
However, it is not the intent of this section to repeal entire ordinances, or parts of ordinances,
that give the appearance of being in conflict when the two ordinances can be harmonized or
when only a portion of the ordinance in conflict needs to be repealed to harmonize the
ordinances. If the ordinance in conflict can be harmonized by amending its terms, it is hereby
amended to hmmonize the two ordinances. Therefore, only that portion that needs to be repealed
to harmonize the two ordinances shall be repealed.
PASSED AND ENACTED this ___ day of __________ , 201...::
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
MAYOR
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: COMMISSION VOTE:
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND Mayor Stoddard:
EXECUTION THEREOF Vice Mayor Liebman:
Commissioner Newman:
Commissioner Harris:
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Public Invited To
M Trolley Master Plan Meeting
The City of Coral Gables is hosting a meeting
to discuss a proposed Trolley Master Plan.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Youth Center Theater
405 University Drive
The public is invited to attend.
Plans for possible improvements to the popular Trolley will be
discussed. The results of a recent Trolley survey will also be
presented. Currently, the Coral Gables Trolleys run along Ponce
de Leon Boulevard from the Douglas Road Metrorail Station
to Flagler Street. Trolleys pick up and drop off passengers at
55 stops weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Gallery
Night (first Friday of the month) until 10 p.m.
For additional information,
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
COURTESY NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida will conduct Public Hearing(s) at its regular City Commission meeting scheduled
for Tuesday, December 17, 2013, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission
Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, to consider the following item(s):
An Ordinance of the City of South Miami, Florida confirming the abandonment of that alley
commonly known as 41" Street Bird Road Alley.
An Ordinance amending Section 20-2.3(B) entitled Applicability and Definitions, Section
20-4.3(1)(1) entitled RS-Single Family Residential Districts, Section 20-4.3(1)(2) entitled
RT-Townhouse Districts, and Section 20-4.10 entitled Garage Sale in order to increase the
amount of signage allowed for garage sales.
An Ordinance amending subsection 4-2(a) of the City Code changing distance requirements
regarding alcohol sale and service.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
For further information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at: 305-663-6340.
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.01 OS, the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides
to appeal any decision made by this Board, Agency or Commission with respect to any matter
considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for
such purpose, affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General and Special Election for the City of
South Miami for the Mayor for a two (2) year term, a Commissioner-Group I for a
four (4) year term, and a Commissioner-Group IV for a four (4) year term, together
with questions relating to amendments to the City's Charter, will be held on
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission
Chambers, of the City of South Miami City Hall at 6130 Sunset Drive.
Qualifying period for this election begins Monday, January 6, 2014 at
9:00 a.m., and ends Friday, January 10, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
Registration ends at 5:00 p.m. sharp each day.
Inquiries can be made by calling the City Clerk's office at: 305-663-6340.
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
City of South Miami
For further information regarding the proposed amendments to the City's Charter
you may visit our website at www.southmiamifl.gov Or, you may also visit the
Clerk's Office Monday-Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 6130 Sunset
Drive, South Miami, FL 33143.
Date: 12/6/2013
County: MIA
Adnumber: 2195368
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of
the City of South Miami, F10rida will conduct Public
Hearing(s) at its regular City Commission meeting
scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2013, beginning
at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130
Sunset Drive, to consider the following item(s):
An Ordinance of the City of South Miami, Florida
confirming the abandonment of that alley commonly
known as 41st Street Bird Road Alley.
An Ordinance amending Section 20-2.3(B) entitleJ\}
Applicability and Definitions, Section 20-4.3(1)(1)
entitled RS-Single Family Residential Districts,
Section 20-4.3(1)(2) entitled RT-Townhouse
Districts, and Section 20-4.10 entitled Garage Sale
in order to increase the amount of signage allowed
for garage sales.
An Ordinance amending subsection 4-2(a) of the City
Code changing distance requirements regarding
alcohol sale and service.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and
will be heard.
For further information, please contact the City
Clerk's Office at: 305-663-6340.
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City
hereby advises the public that if a person decides
to appeal any decision made by this Board, Agency or
Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record
of the proceedings, and that for such purpose,
affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General and Special Election for the City of
South Miami for the Mayor for a two (2) year term, a Commissioner-Group I for a
four (4) year term, and a Commissioner-Group IV for a four (4) year term, together
with questions relating to amendments to the City's Charter, will be held on
Tuesday, February 11,2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission
Chambers, of the City of South Miami City Hall at 6130 Sunset Drive.
Qualifying period for this election begins Monday, January 6, 2014 at
9:00 a.m., and ends Friday, January 10, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
Registration ends at 5:00 p.m. sharp each day.
Inquiries can be made by calling the City Clerk's office at: 305-663-6340.
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
City of South Miami
For further information regarding the proposed amendments to the City's Charter
you may visit our website at www.southmiamifl.gov Or, you may also visit the
Clerk's Office Monday-Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 6130 Sunset
Drive, South Miami, FL 33143.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida
will conduct Public Hearing(s) at its regular City Commission meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 beginning at 7:00 p.m., inthe City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset
Drive, to consider the following item(s):
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An Ordinance amending Section 20-2.3(8) entitled Applicability and Definitions, Section 20-4.3(1)(11
entitled RS-Single Family Residential Districts, Section 20-4.3(D(2) entitled RT-Townhouse Districts,
and Section 20·4.10 entitled Garage Sale in order to increase the amount of signage allowed for
garage sales.
An Ordinance amending subsection 4-2(a) of the City Code changing distance requirements regarding
alcohol sale and service.
An Ordinance of the City of South Miami amending the City's Land Development Code Section
20-3.3(0), Permitted Use Schedule and Section 20-7.12(8). Permitted Uses; to permit certain
additional uses within RS-5 and SR zoning districts, and to correct a scriveners error related to school
parking and special use conditions.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
For further information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at: 305-663-6340.
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal
any decision made by this Board, Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting
or hearing. he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
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