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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission
Via: Roger M. Carlton, Acting City Manager
From: Thomas J. Vageline, Director
Planning and Zoning Department
Date: November 17, 2009 ITEM No.
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Subject:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 20-
4.3(B)(C)(F) (I)(4)(5) ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS" IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THAT
TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS WILL REQUIRE REVIEW AND APPROVAL
BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PRESERVATION BOARD AND TO MAKE
TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO UPDATE TERMINOLOGY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SUMMARY
The Planning and Zoning Department is assigned the responsibility of issuing permits for temporary signs
(mostly banners on buildings) which are allowed in all office and commercial zoning districts. These
permits due to their temporary nature are not subject to review and approval by the Environmental
Review and Preservation Board. The Department essentially considers the issuance of these permits as
automatic as long as the size standard is met. There are no regulations in the signage chapter which allow
for discretionary review of the signage lettering, color, location or compatibility. In recent months several
temporary signs were permitted which were very unattractive and /or were placed in obtrusive positions.
The Planning and Zoning Department is recommending a revision to the Land Development Code which
will require that temporary signs be reviewed and approved by the Environmental Review and
Preservation Board which has the architectural and design expertise to exercise discretionary review of
temporary signage.
LDC AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (B) Definitions
Si n, 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 temporary shins or banners. e o a„+ `o `L;Q rpa.
All temporary signs shall be approved by the Environmental
Review and Preservation Board (ERPB) prior to the issuance of a permit. The Board may consider
the letterinu, color, location or compatibility of the proposed sign.
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LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (1) (4) RO — Residential Office Districts and (5) Zoning Districts
One (1) TEMPORARY sign may be permitted by special permit issued by the Planning and Zoning
Department . after approval by the Environmental Review and Preservation Board. Only one
(1) 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 and
Zoning Department 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 30 square feet in area. A
temporary sign must be firmly affixed to the front face of a building.
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (C) and (C) (10)
(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 Florida Building Code; however, all electrical installations and
modifications may only be initiated upon issuance of a valid electrical permit:
(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 Planning
and Zoning Department.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION
The Planning Board at its October 27, 2009 meeting conducted a public hearing and adopted a motion by
a vote of 5 ayes 0 nays recommending approval of the proposed amendments.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the proposed amendments to LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (B); LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (1) (4) (5)
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (C) and (C) (10); as set forth above and in attached draft ordinance be approved on
first reading.
Attachments:
Draft ordinance
Application for Temporary Signs
Planning Board Staff Report 10 -27 -09
Planning Board Minutes Excerpt 10 -27 -09
Public Notices
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE SECTION 20- 4.3(B)(C)(F) (I)(4)(5) ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS" IN.:
ORDER TO PROVIDE THAT TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS
WILL REQUIRE .REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL.
REVIEW AND PRESERVATION BOARD AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL
REVISIONS TO UPDATE TERMINOLOGY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,• .
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Department is assigned the responsibility of
issuing permits for temporary signs (mostly banners on buildings) which are allowed in all
office and commercial zoning districts which permits, due to their temporary nature, are
not subject to review and approval by the Environmental Review and.Preservation Board;
and
WHEREAS, the Land Development Code provides no regulations in the Signage
Chapter which allow for discretionary review of the lettering, color, location or
compatibility of temporary signage; and
WHEREAS, in recent months the City has received complaints that several
temporary signs were permitted which were very unattractive and/or were placed in
obtrusive positions; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review and Preservation Board has the
architectural and design expertise to exercise discretionary review of proposed the
lettering, color, location or compatibility of temporary signage; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board at its October 27, 2009 meeting conducted a public
hearing and adopted a motion by a vote of 5 ayes 0 nays recommending approval of a
proposed amendment to the Land Development Code which will allow review and
approval of temporary signage by the Environmental Review and Preservation Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to accept the recommendation of the
Planning Board and enact the aforesaid amendment.
NOW,, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That Section 20 -4.3 entitled "Sign regulations" of the Land Development
Code is hereby amended as follows:
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (B) Definitions
&0, tetemporaty. 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 temporary signs or banners.
All temporary signs shall be approved by the
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Environmental Review and Preservation Board (ERPB) prior to the issuance of a permit.
The Board may consider the lettering, color, location or compatibility of the proposed sign.
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (I) (4) RO Residential Office Districts and (5) Zoning Districts
One (1) TEMPORARY sign may be permitted by special permit issued by the Planning and
Zoning Department . after approval by the Environmental Review and Preservation
Board. Only one (1) 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 and Zoning Department 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 30 square feet in area. A temporary sign must be firmly affixed to the front face of a building..
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (C) and (C) (10) .
(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 _Florida Building Code; however, all electrical.
installations and modifications may only be initiated upon issuance of a valid electrical permit:
(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 and=Planning
and Zoning Department.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3. 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. This ordinance shall be effective immediately after the adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
1 st Reading —
2nd Reading —
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
day of , 2009
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MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Beasley:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Newman:
Commissioner Sellars:
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Phone: 305 -663 -6326, Fax: 305 =668 -7356
APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY SIGN
Business Name:
Address:
Applicant:
Address:
Applicant's signature
Phone:
Phone:
Date
South Miami, Florida
This permit is not transferable in any manner and is issued for a period of thirty days, as follows:
One temporary sign may be permitted per calendar year for each licensed business
establishment. Each sign may be permitted for no more than 30 days, except that this
time limit may be extended twice, for 30 days each, where total duration, including all
approved extensions, shall not exceed 90 days. A temporanj sign may be permitted up to
thirty (30) square feet in area. A temporary sign must be of a lightweight fabric or
similar material and must be firmly affixed to the front face of a building.
Dimensioned and color -keyed drawings to scale showing the content, location, and fabric of the
proposed temporary sign must be included.
The fee for a temporary sign is, $75.00 and is due at time of application and renewal, if any.
Area of temporary sign (in square feet):
Dimensioned color rendering to scale must be attached.
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL
YES
NO
Has one calendar year passed since last issuance?
Does the size conform to code requirements?
Is this application for a renewal?
Effective
Date:
Expiration
Date:
Approved?
If yes, by:
Rev. 0612009
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20-4.3 SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
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.
(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.
Supp. No. 5 - 78
20 -4.3
Sign Type
SEARCH LIGHTS
SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
SIGNS FOR COMMERCIAL PARKING
LOTS
°—� TEMPORARY
TOW AWAY ZONE
Conditions
One (1) SET OF SEARCH LIGHTS permitted
per licensed business for special events, not to
be operated or remain lighted after 11 p.m.
One (1) PORTABLE SIGN per entrance /exit
of a licensed .commercial parking, lot, not to
exceed a total of four signs. The sign shall not
exceed three feet in height nor six square feet
in area, and shall be located within private
property. One (1) PORTABLE POLE SIGN
'per site is permissible only during the hours
of operation.
One (1) TEMPORARY sign may be permitted
by special permit issued by the Planning'
Division. Only one (1) sign is permitted per
calendar year for each licensed business es-
tablishment. Each sign shall be permitted for
no more than 30 days, except that this time
limit may be extended by the Planning Divi-
sion 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 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.
WINDOW, INFO. INFORMATION SIGNS IN DISPLAY WIN-
DOWS 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 win-
dow component; individual panes within a
mullioned window are calculated together as
a single glass area for signage purposes. Per -
manent signs shall not be permitted under
this category.
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INCORPORATED
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2001
To: Honorable Chair and Date: October 27, 2009
Planning Board Members
From: Thomas J. Vageline, Director Re: LDC Amendment —Temp. Signage
Planning and Zoning Departure t Sec. 20- 4.3(B)(C )(F)(I)(4)(5)
PB -09 -027
Applicant: City of South Miami
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH. MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
SECTION 20- 4.3(B)(C)(F) (1)(4)(5) ENTITLED ".SIGN REGULATIONS" IN ORDER TO
PROVIDE THAT TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS WILL REQUIRE
REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND
PRESERVATION BOARD AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO UPDATE
TERMINOLOGY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES. IN
CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND
The Planning and Zoning Department is assigned the responsibility of issuing permits for
temporary signs (mostly banners on buildings) which are allowed in all office and commercial
zoning districts. These permits due to their temporary nature are not subject to review and
approval by the Environmental Review and Preservation Board. The Department essentially
considers the issuance of these permits as automatic as long as the size standard is met. 'There
are no regulations in the signage chapter which allow for discretionary review of the signage
lettering, color, location or compatibility. In recent months several temporary signs were
permitted which were very unattractive and/or were placed in obtrusive positions. The Planning
and Zoning Department is recommending a revision to the Land Development Code which will
require that temporary signs be reviewed and approved by the Environmental Review and
Preservation Board.
CURRENT REGULATIONS
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (B) Definitions
Si n, 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.
LDC Amendment
July 14, 2009
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LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (1) (4) (S) Zoning Districts
One (1) TEMPORARY sign may be permitted by special permit issued by the Planning
Division. Only one (1) 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 30 square feet in area. A temporary sign must be firmly affixed to the front face of a
building.
LDC AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (B) Definitions
Sian, 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 temporary suns or banners.
b
All temporary signs shall be
approved by the Environmental Review and Preservation Board (ERPB) prior to the
issuance of a permit The Board may consider the lettering, color, location or
compatibility of the proposed sign.
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (1) (4) RO Residential Office Districts and (S) Zoning Districts
One (1) TEMPORARY sign may be permitted by special permit issued by the Planning and
Zoning Department after approval by the Environmental Review and Preservation
Board. Only one (1) 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 and Zoning Department Piviii�i 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 30 square feet in area. A temporary sign must be firmly affixed to
the front face of a building.
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (C) and (C) (10)
(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 Florida Building Code; however, all
electrical installations and modifications may only be initiated upon issuance of a valid
electrical permit:
LDC Amendment
July 14, 2009
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(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
Planning and Zoning Department.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the proposed amendments to LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (B); LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (1) (4)
(5) LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (C) and (C) (10); as set forth above be approved.
Attachments:
Application for Temporary Signs
Public notices
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PLANNING BOARD
DRAFT Action Summary Minutes
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
EXCERPT:.
I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
-II. Roll Call
Action: Chairperson, Mr. Morton requested a roll call. Board members present
constituting a quorum:
Present: Mr. Comendeiro, Mr. Farfan, Mr. Morton, Ms. Yates, and Mr.
Whitman.
Absent: Mr. Cruz and Ms. Young.
City staff present: Thomas J. Vageline (Planning and Zoning Director), Sanford
A. Youkilis (Planning Consultant), Maria Stout -Tate (Administrative Assistant
II), Laurence Feingold, City Attorney.
IV. Planning Board Applications/Public Hearings.
PR- 09 -n17
Applicant: City of South Miami
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND .DEVELOPMENT CODE
SECTION 20- 4.3(B)(C)(F) (I)(4)(5) ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS" IN ORDER
TO PROVIDE THAT TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS WILL
REQUIRE REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW- AND
PRESERVATION BOARD AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO UPDATE
TERMINOLOGY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,ORDINANCES 'IN
CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Comendeiro read into the record.
Discussion:
Mr. Youkilis stated that this was a technical amendment to the Land Development Code. The
Planning and Zoning Department'is assigned the responsibility of issuing permits for temporary
signs (mostly banners on buildings) -which are allowed in all office and commercial zoning
Planning Board Meeting
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districts. These permits due to their temporary nature are not subject to review and approval by
the Environmental Review and Preservation Board. ' The Department essentially considers the
issuance of these permits as automatic as long as the size standard is met. There are no
regulations in the signage chapter which allow for discretionary review of the signage lettering,
color, location or compatibility. In recent months several temporary signs were permitted
which were very unattractive and/or were placed in obtrusive positions. The Planning and.
Zoning Department is recommending a revision to the Land Development Code which will
require that temporary signs be reviewed and approved by the Environmental Review and
Preservation Board.
Mr. Youkilis stated that the LDC Amendment proposal would be:
LDCSec.20- 4.3(B) Definitions - Sign, temporar . 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 temporary signs or banners.
All temporary signs shall be approved by the Environmental
Review and Preservation Board (ERPB) prior to the issuance of a permit.
The Board may consider the lettering, color, location or compatibility of the
proposed sign.
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (1) (4) RO — Residential Office Districts and (5) Zoning Districts
One (1) TEMPORARY sign may be permitted by special permit issued by the
Planning and Zoning Department After approval by the
Environmental Review and Preservation Board. Only one (1) 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 and Zoning Department 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 30 square feet in area. A
temporary sign must be firmly affixed to the front face of a building.
LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (C) and (C ) (10)(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 Florida Building Code; however, all
electrical installations and modifications may only be initiated upon issuance of a
valid electrical permit:
(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 Planning and Zoning Department.
Mr. Youkilis recommended that the proposed amendments to LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (B); LDC Sec.
20 -4.3 (1) (4) (5) LDC Sec. 20 -4.3 (C) and (C) (10); as set forth be approved.
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Mr. Morton asked if you could use cardboard as a material for a temporary sign. Mr. Youkilis
stated that that type of material would not be approved. The temporary signs are only made
with light weight fabric materials not cardboard or plywood.
Mr. Comendeiro inquired if there was a fee to appear in front of the ERPB for temporary
signage. Mr. Vageline stated that presently the application fee for a temporary sign is
$75.00. There would be no added fee for ERPB review. To extend the sign is another
$75.00 for each of a. total of 3 months.
Mr. Whitman asked. if City staff would be able to make a professional judgment on
temporary signs. Mr. Youkilis stated only if the language would be changed, but it would
be better to have the ERPB involved. Mr. Youkilis stated that the ERPB Board is more
qualified then City, staff.
Mr. Morton opened the public hearing.
Mr. Morton closed the public hearing.
Motion: Mr. Comendeiro made a motion to accept the technical amendment as presented
by staff. Ms. Yates seconded the motion.
Mr. Whitman interjected and stated that he still believed that City staff could review and
approve temporary signs and that placing this responsibility on the ERPB Board is an
unnecessary inconvenience. Mr. Youkilis stated that City staff would feel more
comfortable having the ERPB Board make the decision.
Mr. Morton polled the Board as to the motion on the table.
Vote: 5 ayes 0 nays
Motion was adopted and passed.
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