Res No 167-96-9921RESOLUTION NO. 167 -96 -9921
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE GRANTING
OF AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW & PRESERVATION BOARD, REGARDING FACADE CHANGES,
SIGNAGE AND LANDSCAPING AT 6350 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY,
ALSO KNOWN AS THE AMOCO GASOLINE STATION, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 20 -6.2 (A) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on June 4, 1996, the Environmental Review &
Preservation Board [ERPB] voted 5:0 to defer an application for
proposed changes to the facade, signage and landscaping of the
Amoco Gasoline Station, located at 6350 South Dixie Highway; and,
WHEREAS, on June 18, 1996,
the ERPB
voted 6:0
to defer the
revised application submitted
for Amoco
Gasoline
Station; and,
WHEREAS, on July 16, 1996, under the Remarks section, the
ERPB expressed disapproval of further modifications as presented
by the applicant for the facade, signage and landscaping; and,
WHEREAS,
per
Section 20-
6.2(A)
of
the
Land Development Code,
an applicant
may
appeal the
decision
of
the
ERPB; and,
WHEREAS,
the applicant for
this project
has
filed an
appeal,
pursuant to
the authorization of
said Section
20
-6.2 (A).;
and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has been unable to secure an approval
from the ERPB for any of the three proposals for facade changes,
signage and landscaping, which were presented to the Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The decision for continued deferrals by the
Environmental Review & Preservation Board, regarding applications
for facade changes, signage and landscaping for property located
at 6350 South Dixie Highway, is repealed; and, the application,
as presented to the City Commission on October 1, 1996, is to
proceed forward for building permit processing with the condition
that all fascias and building surfaces indicated as black on the
drawings presented before the City Commission be painted white.
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Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately
upon approval.
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COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
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SIGNAGE REGULATIONS FINAL ADOPTED VERSION
2043 SIGN REGULATIONS
(A) Purpose and Intent
Regulations affecting the design, erection and maintenance of signs are established for the
purpose of ensuring equitable means of graphic communication, while maintaining a harmonious
and aesthetically pleasing visual environment within the City. It is recognized that signs form an
integral part of architectural building and site design and require equal attention in their design,
placement and construction.
(B) Applicability and Definitions
No sign, unless herein excepted, shall be erected, constructed, posted, painted, altered or
relocated, until a permit has been authorized and issued by the Building and Planning
Department pursuant to this Code and the required submittals in § 20- 4.3(J). Signs in all zoning
districts, except for PUD districts, shall be subject to the regulations in this section. Permitted
sign regulations for PUD districts are referenced in those sections of this Code. Words and
phrases used in this section shall have the meanings set forth below.
Beacon. Shall mean any light with one single, vertical beam directed into the atmosphere.
Sign. Shall mean an identification, description, illustration, or device which is affixed to or
represented directly or indirectly upon a building, structure or land and which directs attention to
a product, place, activity, person, service, institution or business.
Sign, Address Identification. Shall mean a sign which gives the name of the owner or occupant
and /or the postal address of the property in numerical or written form.
Sign, Animated. Any sign that uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or create a
special effect or scene.
Sign, Awning. Shall mean any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or other
fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service
area. A marquee is not an awning.
Sign, Building Marker. Shall mean any sign indicating the name of a building and date and
incidental information about its construction [e.g., historical plaques].
Sign, Changeable Copy. Shall mean any sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or
illustrations that can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or surface of the sign. A
sign on which the message changes more than eight times per day shall be considered an
animated sign and not a changeable copy sign
Sign, Construction. Shall mean a sign which is displayed on the premises only during the
progress of actual construction work which indicates the ultimate character of the development
and those firms or individuals involved in its creation.
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Sign, Detached (Also Freestanding or Pole). Shall mean any sign supported by one or more
poles or other structures, that are placed on, or anchored in, the ground and that are independent
from buildings or other structure.
Sign, Directory. Shall mean a single line listing each distinct business holding a valid
occupational license (whether individual, partnership or corporate) within a multi - occupant
building. This listing may include the floor and /or suite number within the building.
Sign, Directional. Shall mean a sign which transmits information which facilitates vehicular
access to and from off - street parking or drive -in facilities.
Sign, Display Panel. Shall mean any sign located beside the entrance to the business containing
a listing of merchandise offered, like food and beverage offerings for restaurants. This listing
may change from time to time.
Sign, Flat. Shall mean any sign attached to and erected parallel to the face of, or erected or
painted on the outside wall of, a building and supported throughout its length by such a wall or
building. Flats signs may not project more than nine (9) inches beyond the surface of a building
wall in any direction, including permitted projections beyond the top of parapet.
Sign, Garage Sale. Shall mean a temporary sign erected on private property for the purposes of
notifying the public of a garage sale.
Sign, Free - Standing (See Sign, Detached).
Sign, Hanging. Shall mean any sign which is displayed over a public sidewalk or pedestrian
way and supported from a projected canopy, awning, arcade ceiling, bracket or roof overhang.
Sign, Landscape. Shall mean a detached sign appropriately landscaped in a park -like manner
and designed to be compatible with adjacent architecture.
Sign, Marquee. Shall mean a sign which is attached to and projects more than nine (9) inches
from the surface of a building. Any sign attached to, in any manner, or made a part of a
marquee. A marquee is any permanent roof -like structure projecting beyond a building or
extending along and projecting beyond the wall of the building, generally designed and
constructed to provide protection from the weather.
Sign, Freestanding Menu Board. Shall mean a sign with a listing of food and beverage offerings
for drive -in patrons of restaurants. Menu board signs may include microphones and speakers for
customer use within the menu board sign structure.
Sign, Mural. Shall mean any painted image or graphic which is applied to a building or structure
where no portion projects more than three (3) inches from the surface of the principal building.
Sign, Name Plate. Shall mean a sign identifying the owner or occupant of the premises or the
street address of the premises and located on an entry door or directly adjacent thereto.
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Sign, Pole (See Sign, Detached).
Sign, Political Or Campaign. Shall mean a sign erected to advocate the candidacy of a party or
individual for elective office or an issue, cause or referendum.
Sign, Portable Outdoor Dining. Shall mean an A -frame sign which is permitted for restaurants
which are licensed to provide outdoor dining areas on either public or private property.
Sign, Portable. Shall mean a sign of any size, type or material which is attached to a vehicle or
structure and can be moved from place to place on wheels, skids or similar means; and, all signs
converted to A- or T- frames, sandwich board signs, umbrellas used for advertising, and signs
attached to or painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right -of -way, unless said
vehicle is used for normal day -to -day operations.
Sign, Project Identification. Shall mean a sign relating to a multiple - family unit residential
project and identifying the accepted name of the project, but which does not include rental or
sales information or tenant or owner names.
Sign, Projecting. Shall mean any sign affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its
leading edge extends more than nine inches beyond the surface of such building or wall.
Sign, Real Estate. Shall mean a sign which indicates a property is for sale, rent or lease.
Sign, Roof. Shall mean a sign which is fastened to and supported by or on the mansard or shed
roof of a building; or any sign erected or constructed as an integral part of, or essentially integral
part of a normal roof structure; or any sign supported by the roof structure .
Sign, Snipe. Shall mean a sign of any material, including paper, cardboard, wood and metal,
when such sign is tacked, nailed or attached in any way to trees, utility poles or other objects and
where such sign does not apply to premises whereon it is located.
Sign, Temporary. Shall mean any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted
to a pole or a building at two or more edges. National flags, state or municipal flags, or the
official flag of any institution shall not be considered banners, permitted pursuant to this Code
for a period not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days, excluding extensions for up to ninety (90)
days, and no more than one (1) time per year.
Sign, Tow Away Zone. Shall mean a sign posted on private property that warns the public that
parking is restricted by the private owners and gives information concerning the tow away policy
established for the premises with a private towing company.
Sign, Window Or Door Glass Identification. Shall mean a sign with any display of characters or
letters on a single window or door glass, or such sign which is behind and visible through such a
window or door glass, including both temporary information signage and permanently erected
signage.
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SIGNAGE REGULATIONS FINAL ADOPTED VERSION
(C) Exceptions from the Permit Application Requirements found under Section 20- 4.3(J)
The following signs or displays may be erected without a permit or review by the City, but shall
comply with all structural and safety requirements of the Building Code; however, all electrical
installations and modifications may only be initiated upon issuance of a valid electrical permit:
(1) City erected signage on City property, private property or public rights -of -way, and any
official Federal, State, County or City traffic information, warning or danger signs,
handicapped parking and all other signage required by any applicable codes.
(2) One national flag of the United States of America and, in addition, three other flags of
choice [see § (3) below]. Maximum flag size is 8 -foot by 5 -foot. Proper flag etiquette
must be followed.
(3) National flags or flags of political subdivisions of the United States, or bona fide civic,
charitable or fraternal organization flags, and one business /company logo flag limited to
one (1) flag per property. Maximum flag size is 8 -foot by 5 -foot. Proper flag etiquette
must be followed.
(4) Changing of copy on permitted bulletin boards, display encasements or marquees,
provided that no change is made in the size or character of the sign.
(5) Signs on trucks, buses and other vehicles, while in use in the normal course of business.
(6) Street address identification signs that do not exceed one (1) square foot in area.
(7) Construction, name plate, real estate, information window signs, one non - illuminated
permanent window sign which is one (1) sq ft or less in area, political or campaign signs,
tow away zone signs, and garage sale signs.
(8) Religious symbols such as crosses or other traditional religious symbols associated with
religious structures shall not be considered as signage when included as part of structures
being made use of as a place of religious observance.
(9) Decorative neon trim in windows and decorative neon as an architectural feature.
(10) Temporary signs as regulated under Section 20 -4.3 (I); however, a temporary sign permit
is required, pursuant to the policy established by the Building & Planning Department.
(D) Illumination
(1) No sign shall be either directly or indirectly illuminated unless permitted within this
Code. Illumination is specified under each sign category in Section 20 -4.3 (1).
(2) When a sign is permitted to be illuminated directly, it may also be illuminated indirectly.
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SIGNAGE 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
the eyes of motorists or pedestrians.
(4) Indirectly illuminated signs may not produce light from within, nor be of neon, nor be
neon - lighted, but such signs may be illuminated by a light source not a part of, or
attached to, the sign itself.
(5) No reference to illumination shall be construed to mean that all types of illumination 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:
(1) 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
emergency vehicles.
(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 of up to three hundred (300) feet.
(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.
(7) Is located on the roof, except for signs located on mansard or shed roofs where such
signs are permitted.
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SIGNAGE REGULATIONS FINAL ADOPTED VERSION
(8) Advertises products, services or establishments not available on premises.
(9) Is located on a back -lit and translucent awning.
(10) Is a flat or hanging sign not providing adequate clearance above public walkways as
required by the Land Development Code and the South Florida Building Code.
(11) Blocks egress, ingress, light or ventilation to a site.
(12) Conveys the impression that property or structures can be used for purposes not
permitted by this Code or other regulations.
(13) Is a pennant, streamer or other fluttering, spinning or similar type sign, including all
animated signs.
(14) Is portable or movable, including those signs that are tied down with metal straps,
chaining or otherwise temporarily anchored to an existing structure or other similar
method of anchoring, excluding permitted PORTABLE OUTDOOR DINING signs.
(15) Is a sign painted or affixed in any manner to any vehicle, trailer or truck or similar
transportable device and which is used to advertise a place of business or activity as
viewed from a public right -of -way, except for:
(a) Commercial vehicle signs when such vehicles are operational and used daily for
delivery or service purposes and not used or intended for use as portable signs, and
(b) Buses, taxis or similar common carrier vehicles which are licensed or certified by
Dade County or other governmental agencies.
(F) Compliance Required
(1) BUILDING MARKER,
PANEL, FLAT, MU"
ROOF, TEMPORARY,
signs shall comply with
facilities and must be di
BEACON, CHANGEABLE COPY, DIRECTORY, DISPLAY
.L, NAME PLATE, PROJECT ID, MANSARD OR SHED
INFORMATION WINDOW and PERMANENT WINDOW
setbacks of existing facilities or required yard setbacks for new
rectly affixed to a building surface.
(2) All signs shall comply with the structural, electrical and safety requirements of the South
Florida Building Code and all other applicable codes.
(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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SIGNAGE REGULATIONS FINAL ADOPTED VERSION
(5) The premises owner, tenant or erector of the sign shall be held responsible for any
compliance violations.
(6) ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION, CONSTRUCTION, DETACHED, DIRECTIONAL,
GARAGE SALE, LANDSCAPE, MENU BOARD, POLITICAL and REAL ESTATE
signs may be double- sided; however, permitted area is computed from the physical
dimensions of the sign for one side only. Such signs may be permitted in required yard
setbacks, but shall not be permitted on or over any public street or right -of -way.
(7) AWNING SIGNS, HANGING SIGNS, MARQUEE and PROJECTING signs are
permitted to project over the public right -of -way, eighteen (18) inches from any curb line
and provide a minimum unobstructed, clear space of seven and one -half (7.5) feet
between grade and the bottom of the sign; and, signs must be firmly secured or fastened.
(8) HANGING, MARQUEE and PROJECTING signs are permitted to be double -sided and
erected perpendicular to the address street front of the establishment advertised.
(9) PORTABLE OUTDOOR DINING signs are permitted to be double -sided and may be
located within the leased area of public sidewalks by restaurants licensed to serve patrons
on public sidewalks or located on private property under the control of such restaurants.
(G) Removal Procedures
(1) Any sign or sign structure which is neglected, decrepit, dilapidated, not well maintained
or in violation of these regulations shall be removed, after due notice to the owner or
lessee of the site or sign is given.
(2) The City shall
remove or
cause to
be removed, at the
owner's expense,
any
sign
erected
or maintained
in conflict
with this
Code if the owner
or lessee of either
the
site
or the
sign fails to correct the violation within five (5) working days after receipt of written
notice of the violation. Sign removal by the City shall not affect any proceedings
instituted prior to the removal of such sign.
(3) Any sign previously associated with a vacated premises shall be:
(a) removed from the premises by the owner or lessee no later than one (1) month
from the time such activity ceases to exist; or
(b) altered by the owner or lessee within the same time period so that the sign shall
not display any information pertaining to the activity formerly associated with the
vacated premises.
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SIGNAGE REGULATIONS FINAL ADOPTED VERSION
(H) Permitted Sign Schedule
(1) Signs shall be permitted in the various zoning districts in accordance with the following
schedule; however, if in the opinion of the Planning Director, the signage request is
found to be aesthetically incompatible with the surrounding areas, then the applicant may
be required to appear before the ERPB for approval.
(2) Whenever a business is an existing non - conforming use; such an establishment shall be
permitted to erect signage as if the business were located where the use is permitted.
(3) LANDSCAPE and PROJECTING SIGNS must be reviewed by the Environmental
Review & Preservation Board. Required submittals shall be per Section 20 -4.3 (J).
(4) ADDITIONAL SIGNS as described under Section 20- 4.3(L) may be permitted upon the
approval of the Environmental Review & Preservation Board.
(5) ALL SIGNS to be permanently erected, constructed, posted, painted, altered or relocated
on a designated historic structure or a "contributive" building must be reviewed by the
Historic Preservation Board prior to the issuance of a building permit for such signage.
Section 20- 4.3(n(1)
RS - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
SIGN TYPES
conditions
ADDRESS ID
One (1) ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN per premises
permitted, not to exceed one (1) square foot in area. Direct
illumination is permitted.
BUILDING MARKER
One (1) BUILDING MARKER SIGN per premises permitted, not to
exceed two (2) square foot in area.
CONSTRUCTION
One (1) CONSTRUCTION SIGN per lot, not to exceed four (4)
square feet in area nor six (6) feet in height to be erected only during
the progress of actual construction.
GARAGE SALE
One (1) GARAGE SALE SIGN is permitted per single- family
residential dwelling unit, one -time only, for one weekend including
Friday only, per each calendar year, not to exceed two (2) square feet
in area. Said sign may only be erected on the private property where
the garage sale is to be located from sunrise to sunset.
One POLITICAL OR CAMPAIGN SIGN may be permitted as
POLITICAL
provided in Dade County Code of Ordinances.
REAL ESTATE
One (1) REAL ESTATE SIGN per lot, not to exceed two (2) square
feet in area with three "riders" permitted. The size of real estate
riders shall be limited to the width of real estate signs and corner
properties shall be allowed two real estate signs.
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SIGNAGE REGULATIONS FINAL ADOPTED VERSION
Section 204.3(I)(2)
RT - TOWNHOUSE DISTRICTS
.SIGN TYPE
conditions
ADDRESS ID
One (1) ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN per premises
permitted, not to exceed one (1) square foot in area. Direct
illumination is permitted.
BUILDING MARKER
One (1) BUILDING MARKER SIGN per premises permitted, not to
exceed two (2) square foot in area.
CONSTRUCTION
One (1) CONSTRUCTION SIGN per lot, not to exceed four (4)
square feet in area nor six (6) feet in height to be erected only during
the progress of actual construction.
DIRECTIONAL
Two (2) DIRECTIONAL SIGNS per lot, not to exceed two (2)
square feet in area per sign nor four (4) feet in height. Indirect
illumination permitted.
GARAGE SALE
One (1) GARAGE SALE SIGN is permitted per single - family
residential dwelling unit, one -time only, for one weekend including
Friday only, per each calendar year, not to exceed two (2) square feet
in area. Said sign may only be erected on the private property where
the garage sale is to be located from sunrise to sunset.
POLITICAL
One POLITICAL OR CAMPAIGN SIGN may be permitted as
provided in Dade County Code of Ordinances.
PROJECT ID
One (1) PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGN per lot, not to exceed
four (4) square feet in area. Indirect illumination is permitted.
REAL ESTATE
One (1) REAL ESTATE SIGN per lot, not to exceed six (6) square
feet in area. For sites of five (5) acres or more in area, such signs
shall not exceed twenty -four (24) square feet in area. The size of
real estate riders shall be limited to the width of real estate signs and
corner properties shall be allowed two real estate signs.
TOW AWAY ZONE
TOW -AWAY ZONE SIGNS are permitted per Florida Statutes.
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SIGNAGE REGULATIONS FINAL ADOPTED VERSION
Section 204.3(I)(3)
RM - MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
SIGN TYPE
conditions
ADDRESS ID
One (1) ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN per premises
permitted, not to exceed one (1) square foot in area. Direct
illumination is permitted.
BUILDING MARKER
One (1) BUILDING MARKER SIGN per premises permitted, not to
exceed two (2) square foot in area.
CONSTRUCTION
One (1) CONSTRUCTION SIGN per project, not to exceed sixteen
(16) square feet in area nor eight (8) feet in height for sites of less
than five (5) acres in area to be erected only during the progress of
actual construction. For sites of five (5) acres or more in area, such
signs shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet in area nor eight (8)
feet in height to be erected only during the progress of actual
construction.
DIRECTIONAL
Two (2) DIRECTIONAL SIGNS per lot, not to exceed two (2)
square feet in area per sign nor four (4) feet in height. Indirect
illumination is permitted.
One POLITICAL OR CAMPAIGN SIGN may be permitted as
POLITICAL
provided in Dade County Code of Ordinances.
One (1) PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGN per lot, not to exceed
PROJECT ID
four (4) square feet in area. Indirect illumination is permitted.
REAL ESTATE
One (1) REAL ESTATE SIGN per lot, not to exceed six (6) square
feet in area. For sites of five (5) acres or more in area, such signs
shall not exceed twenty -four (24) square feet in area. The size of
real estate riders shall be limited to the width of real estate signs and
corner properties shall be allowed two real estate signs.
TOW AWAY ZONE
TOW -AWAY ZONE SIGNS are permitted per Florida Statutes.
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SIGNAGE REGULATIONS FINAL ADOPTED VERSION
Section 20- 4.3(I)(4)
RO - RESIDENTIAL OFFICE DISTRICT
SIGN TYPE
conditions
ADDRESS ID
One (1) ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN per premises
permitted, not to exceed one (1) square foot in area. Indirect
illumination is permitted.
One (1) BUILDING MARKER SIGN per premises permitted, not to
BUILDING MARKER
exceed two (2) square foot in area.
One (1) CONSTRUCTION SIGN per project, not to exceed four (4)
CONSTRUCTION
square feet in area nor six (6) feet in height to be erected only during
the progress of actual construction.
Two (2) DIRECTIONAL SIGNS per lot, not to exceed two (2)
DIRECTIONAL
square feet in area nor four (4) feet in height per sign. Direct
illumination is permitted.
FLAT
One (1) FLAT sign not to exceed six (6) square feet in area, nor six
(6) feet in length, to be located on the postal address side of the
building. Signage is not permitted on side streets facing residences.
One (1) NAME PLATE identification sign per licensed business
NAME PLATE
establishment, not to exceed one (1) square foot in area. Indirect
illumination is permitted.
One POLITICAL OR CAMPAIGN SIGN may be permitted as
POLITICAL
provided in Dade County Code of Ordinances.
REAL ESTATE
One (1) REAL ESTATE SIGN per lot, not to exceed six (6) square
feet in area. For sites of five (5) acres or more in area, such signs
shall not exceed twenty -four (24) square feet in area. The size of real
estate riders shall be limited to the width of real estate signs and
corner properties shall be allowed two real estate signs.
One TEMPORARY sign may be permitted by special permit issued
TEMPORARY
by the Planning Division. Only one 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 time limit may
be extended by the Planning Division twice, for 30 days each, where
total duration, including all approved extensions, shall not exceed 90
days. A temporary sign may be permitted up to thirty (30) square
feet in area. A temporary sign must be firmly affixed to the front
face of a building.
TOW -AWAY ZONE SIGNS are permitted per Florida Statutes.
TOW AWAY ZONE
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Section 20- 4.3(I)(5)
ALL OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS
SIGN TYPE
conditions
ADDRESS ID
One 1) ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN per premises
permitted, not to exceed one (1) square foot in area.
AWNING
One (1) AWNING SIGN per each awning is permitted, not to exceed
five (5) square feet in area for every ten (10) linear feet of awning,
on the vertical edge of an awning, where no individual character may
exceed six (6) inches in height; additionally, one (1) company logo is
permitted per separate awning, not to exceed 50% of the vertical
height of the awning structure.
BUILDING MARKER
One (1) BUILDING MARKER SIGN per premises permitted, not to
exceed two (2) square foot in area. Indirect illumination is permitted.
BEACON
Two (2) BEACONS per premises permitted, as part of the
architectural design of the principal structure.
CHANGEABLE COPY
One (1) detached bulletin board, not to exceed ten (10) square feet
in area, is permitted in each yard area facing a street. Indirect
illumination is permitted.
CONSTRUCTION
One (1) CONSTRUCTION SIGN per project, not to exceed sixteen
(16) square feet in area nor eight (8) feet in height for sites of less
than five (5) acres in area to be erected only during the progress of
actual construction. For sites of five (5) acres or more in area, one
sign facing each public street, such signs shall not exceed thirty -two
(32) square feet in area nor eight (8) feet in height to be erected only
during the progress of actual construction. Indirect illumination is
permitted.
DIRECTIONAL
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, not to exceed five (5) square feet in area
per sign nor four (4) feet in height. Direct illumination is permitted.
DIRECTORY
One DIRECTORY SIGN is permitted per building. Directory signs
must be attached to a lobby, hallway, or arcade. A directory sign
must be located within ten (10) feet of the building's main entrance.
Lettering on directory signs may be of a removable style, but no
character may exceed one and one -half (1.5 ") inches in height. The
total area of any directory sign shall be no greater than six(6) square
feet in area. Indirect illumination is permitted.
DISPLAY PANEL
One (1) DISPLAY PANEL permitted per establishment, not to
exceed four (4) square feet in area. Indirect illumination is permitted.
FLAT
FLAT SIGNS with a total aggregate sign area, not to exceed twenty
(20) percent of the area of any building face; for the purposes of
sign regulation, there shall be considered to be only four (4) facades
to any building; ; no single sign shall exceed two hundred (200)
square feet in area. Direct illumination is permitted.
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HANGING
One (1) HANGING SIGN per establishment, not to exceed three (3)
square feet in area each. Signs shall be uniform in size and design
within a single property, but may vary in lettering style and color,
provided that they are compatible and coordinated with other signs
for individual establishments in the same development. Indirect
illumination is permitted.
LANDSCAPE
One low - profile landscape sign may be permitted per project; when
approved by the Environmental Review and Preservation Board; the
landscape sign shall be a detached, low - profile sign which is either of
a single -face or double -face design; the landscape sign shall not
exceed four (4) feet in height from grade, nor twenty (20) square
feet in area; and, the landscape sign must be appropriately landscaped
in a park -like manner, designed to be compatible with adjacent
architecture of the surrounding premises. Direct illumination is
permitted.
MARQUEE
One (1) MARQUEE SIGN may be permitted, not to exceed ten (10)
square feet in area per ten (10) linear feet of street frontage. Direct
illumination is permitted. Said sign shall replace permitted flat signs
on that building face where affixed.
FREE STANDING
One (1) MENU BOARD SIGN shall be permitted at a licensed
MENU BOARD
RESTAURANT, not to exceed thirty -five (35) square feet in area nor
seven and one -half (7.5) feet in height. Direct illumination is
permitted. Sign may be detached.
MURAL
One (1) MURAL SIGN is permitted per licensed premises where text
and logos are limited to 20% of a single facade; graphics, including
text and logos, are limited to 30% of this same single facade area;
scenic murals are not limited regarding area, but are limited to same
single facade as any graphic mural, text and logos (if any are used).
NAME PLATE
One (1) NAME PLATE identification sign per licensed business
establishment and professional license holder, not to exceed one (1)
square foot in area per nameplate. Direct illumination is permitted.
POLITICAL
One POLITICAL OR CAMPAIGN SIGN may be permitted as
provided in Dade County Code of Ordinances.
PORTABLE SIGN FOR
One (1) PORTABLE SIGN per restaurant which is licensed to serve
OUTDOOR DINING
patrons in outdoor dining areas on either public or private property.
Said sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in height nor six (6) feet in
area, and may only be located within leased area of public sidewalks
or on private property. Sign must be removed every night at closing.
PROJECTING SIGN
One (1) PROJECTING SIGNS is permitted as a replacement for any
permitted FLAT SIGN; signage area must be same as FLAT SIGN,
when approved by the Environmental Review & Preservation Board.
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REAL ESTATE
One (1) REAL ESTATE SIGN per lot, not to exceed six (6) square
feet in area. For sites of five (5) acres or more in area, such signs
shall not exceed twenty -four (24) square feet in area. The size of real
estate riders shall be limited to the width of real estate signs and
corner properties shall be allowed two real estate signs.
ROOF (MANSARD)
One (1) MANSARD OR SHED ROOF SIGN may be permitted for
each business establishment which has a mansard roof.. Said sign
may be up to thirty (30) percent of the mansard roof area, but must
be contained within the face of the mansard roof, parallel to the
face of the building, and may not extend beyond any edge of the
roof. Indirect illumination permitted. Direct illumination is
permitted.
SEARCH LIGHTS
One (1) SET OF SEARCH LIGHTS/LASERS shall be permitted per
licensed business only in conjunction with specials event permits
approved by the City Manager's Office, not to be operated or remain
lighted after 11 PM.
TEMPORARY
One TEMPORARY sign may be permitted by special permit issued
by the Planning Division. Only one 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 time limit may
be extended by the Planning Division twice, for 30 days each, where
total duration, including all approved extensions, shall not exceed 90
days. A temporary sign may be permitted up to thirty (30) square
feet in area. A temporary sign must be firmly affixed to the front
face of a building.
TOW AWAY ZONE
TOW -AWAY ZONE SIGNS are permitted per Florida Statutes
WINDOW, INFO.
INFORMATION SIGNS IN DISPLAY WINDOWS, shall be limited
to ten (10) percent of the total glass area of each window in which
such signs are placed; this calculation does not include the area of
permanent painted or neon signs in windows; glass area shall be
calculated as the area of the opening in the face of the building which
contains the window component; individual panes within a mullioned
window are calculated together as a single glass area for signage
purposes. Permanent signs shall not be permitted under this category
WINDOW, PERM.
PERMANENT PAINTED OR NEON SIGNS IN DISPLAY
WINDOWS, limited to ten (10) percent of the total glass area in
which they are located; this calculation does not include the area of
information signs in windows; glass area shall be calculated as the
area of the opening in the face of the building which contains the
window component; individual panes within a mullioned window are
calculated together as a single glass area for signage purposes. Direct
illumination permitted. Illuminated signage may only include the
name of the business establishment. Direct Illumination is permitted.
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Section 20- 4.3(1)(6)
PROPERTIES ALONG SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
AND ALONG BIRD ROAD (S.W. 40 STREET)
MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE AS FOLLOWS.
SIGN TYPE
conditions
DETACHED SIGNAGE
(a) A minimum street frontage of one hundred (100) linear feet for
required by the South Florida Building Code.
one pole sign is required; an additional pole sign shall be permitted
on property with three hundred (300) linear feet of street frontage or
greater on property under single ownership; (b) direct illumination
permitted; (c) each permitted sign shall not exceed thirty -five (35)
square feet in area nor twelve (12) feet in height from grade; and, (e)
Signs shall not extend into public rights -of -way.
MURALS
One (1) MURAL SIGN is permitted per licensed premises where text
and logos are limited to 30% of a single facade which is facing or is
primarily visible from South Dixie Highway; graphics, including text
and logos, are limited to 40% of this same single facade area; scenic
murals are not limited regarding area, but are limited to this same
single facade as any graphic mural, text and logos (if any).
(T) Permit Application Requirements
Applications for all signs, excluding signs under sub - section (C), shall contain the following:
(1) Survey or an accurate site plan of the lot depicting the location of all public and private
streets, existing signage locations, buildings, parking lots, driveways, and landscaped areas;
(2) An accurate indication on the site plan of the proposed location of each proposed sign;
(3) Properly dimensioned and scaled drawings and descriptions showing sign proportions;
location of each sign on the buildings; color scheme; lettering or graphic style; material;
lighting; and other information which depicts the proposed sign.;
(4)
Completed building
permit application and
electrical permit application (if needed); and,
(5)
Building permit and
electrical drawings as
required by the South Florida Building Code.
(K) Nonconforming Signs
(1) All existing signs, legal when originally installed, may remain as legal, non - conforming
signs (referred to as "grandfathered "). Any "grandfathered" sign may be repaired; however,
any alterations, modifications, changes of copy, or expansions will be considered a new sign.
(2) Signs erected, constructed, posted, painted, altered or relocated without a permit shall be
brought into compliance or removed. If such signs are not brought into compliance or
removed after notification by the City, the City may remove said signs and charge the owner
of the property for the removal.
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(3) Any sign installed or placed on public property, except in conformance with the
requirements of this section, shall be forfeited to the public and subject to confiscation. The
City shall have the right to recover from the owner or person placing such a sign the full cost
of removal and disposal of such sign.
(L) Additional Signage
Other types of signs, not expressly permitted by regulations stated in Section 20- 4.3(I), may be
approved by the Environmental Review & Preservation Board [ERPB] when the following
conditions are met:
(1) that the proposed sign is not prohibited by Section 20 -4.3 (E);
(2) that the proposed sign conforms to the South Florida Building Code and other code
regulations, as applicable;
(3) that the proposed additional sign on the building does not occupy more than 30% of the
facade on which it is proposed to be installed or more than 20% of any window area; and
(4) Detached signs may be permitted on any commercial property with the approval of the
Environmental Review & Preservation Board, including detached signs that exceed the
permitted location and height standards set forth in Section 20 -4.3 (I).
(M) Computations
The following principles shall control the computation of sign area and sign height:
(1) Computation ofArea oflndividual Signs. The area of a sign shall be computed by means of
the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination thereof that will encompass the
extreme limits of the sign content, together with any material or color forming an integral
part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or
structure against which it is placed, but not including any supporting structure clearly
incidental to the display itself or any other clearly incidental decorative element;
(2) Computation of Area of Multi faced Signs. The sign area for a sign with more than one face
shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces visible from any one point.
When two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces cannot be viewed
from any point at the same time, and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure
and are not more than 3 feet apart, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of
one of the faces; and,
(3) Computation of Height. The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from grade as
defined in this Code to the top of the highest component of the sign or supporting structure.
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