5460-93
ORDINANCE NO. 5460-93
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE; AMENDING SECTIONS 44.08 AND 44.54,
CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO ALLOW TEMPORARY
SIGNS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Sections 44.08(19) and 44.54(5), Code of Ordinances, are
amended, and a new Subsection (6) is added to Section 44.54, to read:
Sec. 44.08. Exempt signs.
The following types of signs are exempt from the permitting requirements
of this chapter, provided that number, area, and other limitations set forth in
this section are satisfied. The area of exempt signs shall not be included in
determining compliance with maximum allowable sign area requirements. Exempt
signs are allowed in addition to signs for which permits are required. An
otherwise exempt sign which exceeds the limitations of this section shall require
a permit.
(19) Temporary window signs. Signs shall be allowed in nonresidential
zoning districts for a period not longer than 30 days or as may otherwise be
allowed by this code. The maximum area of such signs shall be 20 percent of
window area or 100 square feet, whichever is less. The area to be used for such
signs shall be clearly delineated with paint, tape or other markings to aid in
the enforcement of the area requirements of this section.
Sec. 44.54. Sign bonus provisions; temporary signs.
This section is established to recognize unusual circumstances which create
the need to modify, in a consistent and uniform manner, the requirements of this
chapter for sign area, height, number and type.
(5) Temporary signs--major public works projects or major storm events.
In the event of a major public works project, such as but not limited to a road
widening project, or in the event of a major storm event which results in the
widespread destruction of existing signs, temporary signs may be erected upon
property affected by such project or dama a event as provided in this subsection.
(a) Property location. The property upon which the sign is to be erected
shall be located within an area designated by the city manager
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or damaged by a major storm.
(b) Sign types, number, size, height, and location. The following may be
erected on any property located as described in subsection (5)(a) of this
section, in addition to any other sign which may lawfully be erected on such
property.
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1. One freestanding directional sign for each driveway on the affected
roadway, each sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area and not
exceeding six feet in height, placed no closer than five feet from
any property line, or
2. One banner per property in districts other than the commercial
center district, or one banner per freestanding building in the
commercial center district. Each banner shall be attached to the
building and shall not exceed 48 square feet in area.
3. For the purposes of subsection (5)(b)1., freestanding directional
sign means any sign supported by structures or supports that is
placed on or anchored in the ground and that is independent of any
building or other structure, and which exclusively contains
information providing direction to or location of any object, place,
or area including but not limited to those signs indicating avenues
oftingress/egress.
(c) Duration. Each sign erected pursuant to this subsection (5) of this
e-iian shall be removed not later than seven days following completion of the
public works project or portion thereof affecting the visibility of the property
or not later than 45 days following the damage sterm eye , whichever is
applicable. As used in this subsection, completion means that active
construction shall have ceased and construction equipment shall have been removed
from the public works project or portion thereof affecting the visibility of the
property, whether the public agency has accepted the construction work or not.
,L Tem -prary signs--new businesses _or_business name_changes._For_a new
business or a chance of business name, temporary signs may be erected upon the
remises of the business as provided in this subsection.
La), Property location. The property upon which the sign- is to_be_e_rected
shall be located within a nonresidential- zoning district appropriate to the
business. The sion shall be erected upon the oremises of the business.
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED ON FIRST READING November 8, 1993
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED Novemb r 18, 1993
Approved as form and correctness:
M. A. Ga r ith, .
City Attorney
Rita Garvey
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
Cynth a E.yGoudeau
City jerk .
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