Res. No. 108-97-10078RESOLUTION NO.108-97-10078
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION
OF CITY ADMINISTRATION TO WAIVE THE PERMIT FEES FOR
TEMPORARY SIGNS ISSUED TO MERCHANTS WITH ESTABLISHMENTS
LOCATED ALONG SUNSET DRIVE FROM RED ROAD TO U.S.1;
PROVIDING FOR THE DISPLAY OF SUCH TEMPORARY SIGNS FROM
JULY 1,1997,THROUGH OCTOBER 31,1997,DUE TO THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUNSET DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SUB-SECTION 20-4.3 (E)AND
SUB-SECTION 20-4.3(1)(5)"TEMPORARY"OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE;AND,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Sunset Drive Improvements project is scheduled
tobeginactual construction inearlyJulyofthis year;and,
WHEREAS,construction is scheduled to continue through the
middleof October ofthis year,butnotpastthedatesetforthe
"Safe Streets Hallowe'en"event,onor prior to October 31;and,
WHEREAS,themerchantsalongSunsetDrive between RedRoad
andU.S.1willbedirectlyaffectedby construction activities,
including a temporary reduction of available on-street parking
spaces directly adjacent to their business establishments;and,
WHEREAS,themerchantshaverequestedthattemporarysignage
be permitted for the duration of the construction process so that
individualbusinessownersmaydirecttheirclienteleto parking
elsewhere orto alternate entrancesto their establishments;and,
WHEREAS,theCity Manager's Officeinthepasthasissued
citywide permits for temporary signage in the Hometown District
andelsewhere in theCityofSouthMiamiwithoutfee;and,
WHEREAS,theCity Commission finds that waiverofthe permit
fees for temporary signs during the construction period will not
adversely effect either the public interest orthe City;and,
WHEREAS,the City Commission finds that itisinthe public
interest toallowtemporary signage thatwillservetoaidthe
merchants and their customers during the construction ofthe
Sunset Drive Improvements project.
Temporary Signage Resolution:June 3,1997 l
Res.#108-97-10078
NOW,THEREFORE,BEIT RESOLVED BYTHE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.The City Administration is instructed to waive
thepermit fees forany temporary signs issuedtomerchantswith
establishments located along Sunset Drive from Red Road toU.S.1
forthe period from July 1,1997,through October 31,1997.
Section 2.The City Administration may issue a single permit
forthe period fromJuly 1,1997,through October 31,1997,for
each temporary signrequested.Onlyone temporary signshallbe
permittedpervalid occupational license formerchantswithan
establishment located along Sunset Drive from Red Road toU.S.1.
Section 3.The temporary signage must be reviewed by staff
forcompliancewithSub-Section 20-4.3(E)oftheLDC [prohibited
characteristics]and Sub-Section 20-4.3(1)(5)"Temporary"of the
LDC [size and placement]with the exception offees and duration.
Section 4.This resolution shall take effect immediately
upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June,1997
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED
COMMISSION VOTE:5-0
Mayor Price:Yea
ViceMayorRobaina:Yea
Commissioner Oliveros:Yea
Commissioner Bethel:Yea
Commissioner Young:Yea
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Temporary Signage Resolution:June 3,1997
From:
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
randCity Commission
L.Dennis Whitt
City Manager
Date:May 27,1997
Agenda Item #
Re:Comm.Mtg.06/03/97
Temporary Signage resolution
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REQUEST:
A RESOLUTION OFTHE MAYOR ANDCITY COMMISSION OFTHE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,
RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATION TO WAIVE THE PERMIT FEES FOR TEMPORARY
SIGNS ISSUED TO MERCHANTS WITH ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED ALONG SUNSET DRIVE FROM RED ROAD
TOU.S.1;PROVIDING FORTHEDISPLAYOFSUCH TEMPORARY SIGNSFROMJULY1,1997,THROUGH
OCTOBER 31,1997,DUETOTHE CONSTRUCTION OFTHE SUNSET DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SUB-SECTION 20-4.3(E)AND SUB-SECTION 20-4.3(I)(5)
"TEMPORARY"OFTHE CITY'S LANDDEVELOPMENTCODE;AND,PROVIDINGFORANEFFECTIVEDATE.
BACKGROUND &ANALYSIS:
OnMay23,1997,downtown merchants,arepresentative of Red/Sunset Merchants,downtown
propertyowners,theC3TS consulting firm,andCity staff membersmettodiscusstheprogress
andscheduling of theSunsetDriveImprovementsproject.Oneelement of thatmeetingwasa
requestbydowntown merchants thattherebesomeprovisionfor temporary signsduringthe
construction of SunsetDrive.Itwassuggestedthatpermitfeesfor temporary signsmightbe
waivedandthatthetemporarysignagebepermittedfortheduration of theconstructionproject.
Theproposed resolution contained hereinisaresult of thatmeeting.This resolution establishes
theperiodfromJuly1,1997,to October 31,1997,asthe increment that temporary signsmaybe
erectedwithoutpayment of thepermitfee.Thisproposedperiodcorrespondswiththeschedule
forthe construction of theSunsetDriveImprovementsproject;and,the resolution permits the
City Administration toissueeach merchant onepermitfortheentireperiod.
Theresolutionrequiresa review of suchtemporarysignagefor compliance with other signage
criteria,suchasprohibitedcharacteristicsandsizeandplacement of temporarysigns.Finally,
this resolution is limited to merchants with businesses thatare located along Sunset Drive from
RedRoadtoU.S.1.Thisistheareathatwillbedirectlyaffectedbytheconstructionproject.
RECOMMENDATION:Approval.
Attachment:
Proposed Resolution for Adoption
Copy of Sub-Section 20-4.3(E)of the LDC
Copy of Sub-Section 20-4.3(I)(5)"Temporary"
City Manager's Report:Temporary Signage Resolution
SlfiNAfiE REGULATIONS \FINAL ADOPTED VERSION
(3)Directly illuminated signs may give forth light or be designed to reflect light from one or
more sources erected for the purpose of providing light for the sign,provided that
lighting is positioned so that none of the light shines onto an adjacent property nor into
theeyesofmotoristsor pedestrians.
(4)Indirectly illuminated signs may not produce light from within,nor be ofneon,nor be
neon-lighted,but such signs may be illuminated by a light source not a part of,or
attachedto,thesignitself.
(5)No reference to illumination shall be construed to mean that all types ofillumination are
prohibited for that particular category of sign.
(6)All signs which are electrically illuminated shall require a separate electrical permit and
inspection.
(7)Electrical equipment and housing,wiring and conduit,tracks and non-decorative fixtures
utilized in connection with any illuminated sign shall be concealed from public view.
(E)Prohibited Signs and Sign Characteristics
No sign shall be constructed,erected,used,operated or maintained which:
y^{\)Blinks,flashes,rotates or displays intermittent lights similar to or resembling flashing
lights customarily associated with danger or customarily used by police,fire or other
emergencyvehicles.
^(2)Uses the words "stop"or "danger"or implies the need or requirement for stopping;or
which is a copy or imitation of an official sign.Prohibition of the words "stop"or
"danger"does not apply in instances when such words are used in descriptive lines of
advertising,so long as they are not used to copy or imply any official traffic warning.
^(3)Creates a blended background of colored lights with traffic signal lights which might
confuse motorists when viewed from a distance ofupto three hundred (300)feet.
y (4)Projects over any public street,sidewalk or alley in a single-family residential zoning
district.
•""(5)Is a snipe sign on either public or private property.
^(6)Is a balloon or blimp.
Is located on the roof,except for signs located on mansard or shed roofs where suchw^(7)signsarepermitted.
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^(8)Advertises products,services or establishments not available on premises.
y^(9)Is located ona back-lit and translucent awning.
^(10)Is a flat or hanging sign not providing adequate clearance above public walkways as
required bythe Land Development Code and the South Florida Building Code.
y^(11)Blocks egress,ingress,lightor ventilation toasite.
^(12)Conveys the impression that property or structures can be used for purposes not
permittedbythisCodeorother regulations.
^(13)Is a pennant,streamer or other fluttering,spinning or similar type sign,including all
animated signs.
y^(14)Is portable or movable,including those signs that are tied down with metal straps,
chaining or otherwise temporarily anchored toan existing structure orother similar
method of anchoring,excluding permitted PORTABLE OUTDOOR DINING signs.
1^(15)Isasign painted or affixed in any manner toany vehicle,trailer ortruckor similar
transportable device and which is used to advertise a place of business or activity as
viewedfromapublicright-of-way,exceptfor:
(a)Commercial vehicle signs when such vehicles are operational and used daily for
delivery or service purposes andnotusedor intended foruseas portable signs,and
(b)Buses,taxis or similar common carrier vehicles which are licensed or certified by
DadeCountyorothergovernmentalagencies.
(F)Compliance Required
(1)BUILDING MARKER,BEACON,CHANGEABLE COPY,DIRECTORY,DISPLAY
PANEL,FLAT,MURAL,NAMEPLATE,PROJECTID,MANSARDORSHED
ROOF,TEMPORARY,INFORMATION WINDOW andPERMANENT WINDOW
signs shall comply with setbacks of existing facilities or required yard setbacks for new
facilities andmustbe directly affixed toabuilding surface.
(2)All signs shall comply with the structural,electrical and safety requirements ofthe South
Florida Building Codeandallotherapplicablecodes.
(3)All signs shall comply with the triangle of visibility requirements of Section 20-3.6G.
(4)All signs shall comply with the Code regulations applicable to nonconforming uses.
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REAL ESTATE
ROOF (MANSARD)
SEARCH LIGHTS
TEMPORARY
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TOW AWAY ZONE
WINDOW,INFO.
WINDOW,PERM.
Final Adopted Version
One (1)REALESTATESIGN per lot,notto exceed six(6)square
feet in area.For sites of five (5)acres or more in area,such signs
shall notexceedtwenty-four(24)square feetin area.Thesize of real
estate riders shall belimitedtothewidth of real estate signs and
corner properties shall beallowedtwo real estate signs.
One (1)MANSARDOR SHED ROOF SIGNmaybe permitted for
each business establishment which has a mansard roof..Said sign
maybeuptothirty(30)percent of the mansard roofarea,butmust
be contained within the face of the mansard roof,parallel to the
face of the building,and may not extend beyond any edge ofthe
roof.Indirect illumination permitted.Directilluminationis
permitted.
One (1)SET OF SEARCH LIGHTS/LASERS shall be permitted per
licensed business onlyin conjunction with specials event permits
approved bytheCity Manager's Office,nottobe operated or remain
lightedafter 11PM.
One TEMPORARY signmaybepermitted bv specialpermitissued
bythe Planning Division.Onlyone sign is permitted per calendar
year for each licensed business establishment.Each sign shall be
permitted for no more than 30 days,except that this timelimitmay
be extended bythe Planning Division twice,for 30 days each,where
total duration,including all approved extensions,shall notexceed90
days.A temporary signmaybe permitted uptothirty(30)square
feetinarea.A temporary sign must be firmly affixed to the front
face of a building.
TOW-AWAY ZONESIGNS are permitted per Florida Statutes
INFORMATION SIGNS IN DISPLAY WINDOWS,shallbe limited
toten(10)percent of thetotalglassarea of each window in which
suchsignsare placed;thiscalculationdoesnotincludethearea of
permanent painted orneonsignsinwindows;glass area shallbe
calculated as the area of the opening inthe face of the building which
contains thewindow component;individual panes withina mullioned
window are calculated together as a single glass area for signage
purposes.Permanent signs shall notbe permitted under this category
PERMANENT PAINTED OR NEON SIGNS IN DISPLAY
WINDOWS,limited toten (10)percent of the total glass area in
which they arelocated;thiscalculationdoes not include thearea of
information signs in windows;glass area shallbe calculated asthe
area of theopeninginthe face of thebuildingwhich contains the
window component;individual panes withinamullioned window are
calculated together as a single glass area for signage purposes.Direct
illumination permitted.Illuminated signage mayonlyincludethe
name of the business establishment.Direct Illumination is permitted.
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