Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-14-03 regular Council agenda — reading text

displayed on any sign. Ord. No. 1452, ~ 3, 8- 14-01) Sec. 20-2003. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall'have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Animated sign: Signs that flash or move or otherwise change at intervW$more frequently than once each six seconds. Awning sign: Any sign attached to, in any manner, or otherwise made a part of any awning or awnin~-like structure which projects beyond a building or extends along and projects beyond the wall of the building, generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather. Editor' s No. 1452, ~~ '2, 3, adopted Aug. 14, 2001, amended Art. IX.,Signs, note-Ord. 20- 2001- 20-2013, 20- 2031--'- 20- 2089, in the entirety 20- 2033, 20- 2051- 20- 2053, 20- 2076- to read as set forth herein as ~~ 20- 2001- 20- 2020. Former Art. IX was derived from the 1985 Code, ~~ 1418. 001, 1418.01- 1418. 23, 1418. 25- 1418. 29, 1418. 31- 1418. 33, 1418. 045, as sub- sequently amended. For complete derivation of the article, 'see the Code Comparative Tables at the back of this volume. State law references-Sign ordinances, F.S. ~~ 166. 0425, 479. 155; outdoor advertising, F.S. ch. 479. Supp. No. 10- 2001 1503  20- 2003. FORT WALTON BEACH CODE Banner sign: A sign constructed of cloth, paper or other non-rigid material, with or without frames, and secured at both ends ( See illustration). Flags are not banners. Bench sign: Any sign painted on or attached to a bench. Bunting:(See figure 2003- 1.) Figure 2003- 1 Changeable copy sign: A sign that is designed so.that characters, letters or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. City: The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. City manager: The city manager, as appointed by the city council, or the city manager' s designee: Construction sign: A sign located on premises that are under construction. Directional sign: A sign located on premises with exits, entrances, driveways or off-street parking; .. . Discontinued sign: Any sign which no longer identifies an' activity conducted or present upon the premises where the sign is located, provided sign bearing a a noncommercial m~ssage shall not be a discontinued sign. Facade: That portion of a building encompassing the area extending in a generally vertical plane from the ground to the highest point of the .building, marquee or canopy and extending in a horizontal plane between the vertical ends of the structure. Flag: (See figures 2003-2 and 2003- 3.) Figure 2003- 2 Pigure 2003- 3 Figure 2003- 2 Figure 2003- 3 Supp. No. 10- 2001 1504  LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 20- 2003 Frontage, street: The length of the property line of anyone premises parallel to and along a public right-of- way, excluding alleyways. Grade: The established average level of ground exclusive of mounds and herms. If in a subdivision, the average level of ground shall be as recorded on the subdivision site plan. Height: The sign height as measured from the grade of the property on which the sign is located or proposed to be located and the highest point of the sign. Illuminated sign: Any sign having characters, letters, figures, designs, or outlines illumi- nated by electric lights or luminous tubes designed for that purpose, whether or not said lights or tubes are physically attached to the sign. Internal illumination: A light source concealed or contained within the sign, which becomes visible by shining through a translucent surface. Landmark sign: A landmark sign is an on-premises sign that is a prominent feature of the streetscape. Monument sign: A sign, which is attached to a self-supporting structure and is not attached or affixed in any way to a building or other structure. The sign must also have a concealed means of support equal to a minimum of30 percent of the overall sign width. Monument signs may be V-shaped, but shall be limited to an interior angle of no greater than 30 degrees. Multi-tenant center: Any shopping center, office center or business center in which two or more occ\lpancies abut each other or share common parking. facilities or driveways or are otherwise related. Nonconforming sign: See section 20- 2005. Off-premises sign: See section 20- 2020. On-premises sign: A sign ( 1) identifying an activity conducted or products or services available on the premises where the sign is located, or (2) displaying a noncommercial message or (3) any combination of the first two. Parapet or parapet wall: That portion of the building that rises above the roof level. Pennants: ( See figure 2003- 4.) I"tQ", $ 2'00'1,* 4 r.,..,;'"_'_ ; 0_,,,", ' : Supp. No. 11- 2002 1505  20-2003 FORT WALTON BEACH CODE Pole sign: A freestanding sign which is not attached or affixed in any way to a building or other structure. The sign must have a concealed means of support equal to a minimum of 30 percent of the overall sign width. Portable sign: Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or a building, excluding sandwich signs. Premises: A parcel ofland consisting of a lot, tract, parcel or other unit recorded in the public records of Okaloosa County, or combinations thereof, and having a common development scheme. Projecting sign: A sign attached to and supported by a building or other structure and which extends at any angle therefrom. Real estate. sign: A sign on premises that are offered for sale or lease. Roof sign: A sign erected over or on the roof, or extending above the roofline, which is dependent upon the roof, parapet or upper walls of any building, or portion thereof, for support. Sandwich orsidewalk sign: A moveable sign not secured or attached to the ground constructed in such a manner as to form an "A" or a tent-like shape, hinged or not hinged at the top. Sign: AD:y surface, fabric, device, or display which bears letters, numbers, symbols, pictures, graphics or sculptured matter, whether illuminated or non-illuminated, designed to identify, announce, direct attention to or inform, and that is visible from off premises. For purposes of this ordinance the term " sign" includes all structural members. . Sign area: The area of a sign face (which is also the sign area of a wall sign or other sign with only one face) shall be computed by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination thereof that will encompass the extreme limits' of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display, 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 framework, bracing, or wall when such framework or wall otherwise meets zoning ordinance regulations and is clearly incidental to the display itself. Sign band: A single horizontal band or zone extending the length of a building facade, in which wall signs on the building must be placed. Sign code inspector: The code inspector, the code inspector' s designated representative, or any other individual designated by the city manager to enforce the provisions of this sign code. Sign face: The part of the structure that is intended primarily for communication purposes. The sign face shall also include any area of the sign that is internally illuminated translucent surface. Sign structure: The supports, uprights, braces and framework, including all trim and the sign' s face. Supp. No. 11- 2002 1506  LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 20- 2005 Snipe sign: Any sign of any material whatsoever that is attached in any way to a utility pole, tree, or any object located or situated on any public road rights- of-way, easements or alleys. Special event: A use that extends beyond the normal uses and standards allowed by this article. Special event includes, but is not limited to, art shows, pumpkin and Christmas tree sales, carnivals, grand openings, festivals, fireworks, and bazaars. Structure: Anything constructed or erected, which requires location on the ground or which is attached to an object having a location on the ground. Trailer sign: A sign placed in, on or attached to a portable or mobile device or a device that may be made portable or mobile. . Vehicle sign: A sign affixed to or painted on the surface of a transportation vehicle, including automobiles, trucks, boats, and trailers. Wall sign: A sign, which is approximately parallel to and supported by a wall or other enclosure, and protrudes no more than six inches from the wall surface. Window sign: A sign affixed or applied to the exterior of a window, or located on the inside of a window or within ten feet of a window or enclosed structure, and which is visible from the street or building exterior through a window or other opening. Ord. No. 1452, ~ 3, 8- 14- 01; Ord. No. 1518, ~ II, 10- 22- 02) Sec. 20- 2004. Violations. a) Conformance with regulations. No person shall move, erect, post, construct, paint, alter or maintain a sign other than in accordance With this article. b) Compliance with enforcement. No person shall violate, disobey or omit, neglect or refuse to comply with or resist the enforcement of any of the provisions of this article. Ord. No. 1452, ~ 3, 8- 14- 01) Sec. 20- 2005. Nonconforming signs. a) Definition. For the purposes of this section, a " nonconforming sign" is: 1) A sign which was erected legally but which does not comply with subsequently enacted sign restrictions and regulations; 2) A sign which does not conform to the requirements of this article, but for which a nonconforming permit or variance has been issued; or 3) A sign in existence prior to February 23, 1988, which does not conform to the provisions of this article. b) Continuation. A nonconforming sign may be continued in use after February 23, 1988, providedthat it conforms with this article and the building, electrical and traffic codes of the city, until January 1; 1999. Supp. No. 11- 2002 1507  20- 2005 FORT WALTON BEACH CODE c) Issuance of sign permits. No sign permit shall be issued for a premises on which there is a nonconforming sign, unless changes to an existing sign will bring it into compliance with this article or unless it replaces an existing sign. d) illegal signs. Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit a sign which violated the sign regulations of the city at the