5824-95 RDI A CE NO. 5824x95
AN ORDINANCE CSR 1-111E CITY OF CLEARWA`r R, FLORIDA,
I MN F AMENDING S�CTICNS R w ATI N TO THE LAND E �
44,05 A11D 44.55, CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO REGULATE
I U I -0 ' PORTIONS SIGH STRUCTURES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE, DATE.
BE TT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER. FLORIDA.
Section 1. Section 4 .05, Code of Ordinances, is amended to read
Sec. 44.05. DefinitiOrls.
All words used i n these regulations, except where speci fi cal l y defi ned in
this section, shall carry-their customary meaning when not inconsistent wi th the
context in which they are used. The following words set forth shall have the
Leanings as defined in this section:
Architectural detail paeans any projection, relief, change of material,,
window or door opening, exterior lighting, inlay or other exterior building
features not specifically classified in this chapter as a sign'. The term
includes, but is not limited to, relief or inlay features or patterns that
distinguish window der, door openings, exterior lighting that frames building
features, and changes in facade ma erials to create an architectural effect.
Area, or surface area of a sign means the area, in square feet, enclosed'
by a rectangle, par�al l el ogram, triangle, circle, semicircle, cross other
geometric figures, or other architectural design, the sides of which mare contact
with the extreme points or edges of the sign, excluding the supporting structure
which does not form part of the sign proper or of the display. The area of' a sign
composed of characters or words attached directly� to a large, uniform building
all surface shall be the smallest rectangle, triangle, circle, parallel ogre,
other geometric figure, or other architectural design, or combination of riot more
than two of such figures or designs, which encloses the whole group of Fiords or
character'. . Unless otherwise indicated, area means area per sign face.
Illuminated portio s_of' a sin structure shall be _considered part of the sign
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Art work means drawi rigs, pi ctcr°es, sy rbol s, paintings or -sculpture which
in no way identify a product or business and which are not displayed in
conjunction with a commercial , for profit or, nonprofit enterprise.
Section 2. Section 44.55, Code of Ordinances, is amended to read-
Sec. 44.55. Honconfanning signs.
S Any sign which is in vi of ati an of Ord i nance' No K 4035 or Ordi dance No. 4753
but which is rendered conforming og i n all respects by Ordinance No. 5257 shall be
considered to a e been brought into compliance $ i th this chapter, &:nd ar,'y
pending citation or notice to appear before the municipal code enforcement:" board
or the county court shall be dismissed.
g Any neon si gib and 1 i ghti rag whi ch i s rendered noncorformi ng by Crdi nance No f
5823-9 shall not ,bel required to conform to these requirements unless such signs
or lighting are damaged or destroyed to an extent equal to 50 percent or riwre of
their replacement cost as determined by the building official
siorr ch s rendered rron onfor i by Gr-diDance o. 5824-95 shsh� 11 t
be re d red r i to these re gi rd e t unless less doh si ores or 1 �hti r� e
equal t damaged or dest�oy- to 5 or morm
r bl ac'- eat cost as etermi reed b the b i,'di ; offi qi l
Section 3 The provisions of this ordinance have beery found 'to be
co si stern with the City of Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
Section 4. This on raaoce shat 1 take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED ON FIRST READING June 1, 1995
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
June 15, 1995 READING AND1 ADOPTED
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Rita arvey
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest
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"Eynt7h os deau
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Approved as to fo ,m and
legal sufficiency.
am—ela- A In
City Attorney
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