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

time of its installation. e) Restrictions. A nonconforming sign shall not be: 1) Replaced with another nonconforming sign; 2) Relocated, unless. such relocation will bring the sign into conformity; 3) Modified in any way that would continue or increase the degree of nonconformity; 4) Structurally altered so as to extend its use life; 5) Reestablished after damage or destruction if the cost to repair the damage or destruction exceeds the lesser of (1) the value of the sign as reflected on the owner' s last tangible property tax return filed prior to the date of damage or destruction; or (2) 50 percent of the original cost of the sign, including the cost of installation; or 6) Permitted in instances where a change in use, occupancy or ownership occurs which necessitates alteration of the sign in any manner. . The restrictions on nonconforming signs in this subsection do not preclude normal repair, maintenance or which would allow colors and types ofletters to be changed, but not the upkeep words or intent of the original sign. f)Nonconformity by annexation. A sign made. nonconforming due to its location on removed property annexed to the city after February 23, 1988, shall be subject to this section within ten years of annexation. Any sign in lawful existence on the effective date of this ordinance which conforms to g) article :IX which has become nonconforming by Ordinance 1452 shall be removed by the owner thereof on or before July 1, 2011. Ord. No. 1452, ~~ 2, a, 8- 14-01) Sec. 20- 2006. Permit process and inspections. a) Permit required: Signs offour square feet or less in residential zoning classifications do not require permit. a No person shall erect, alter, repair or relocate any sign that requires a permit without first obtaining a permit for such work from the community development services department. No permit shall be issued until the community development services in department determines that such work is in accordance with the requirements contained this ordinance, and the community development services department determines such work will not violate any building, electrical or other adopted codes of the city. Supp. No. 11- 2002 1508  LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 20- 2006 b) Application: All required permit applications shall be filed on forms supplied by the community development. services department. The application shall contain the information and documents required in section 20- 322 and shall be accompanied by the required permit fee. c) Permit contents: The completed application for a permit shall include the following applicable information: 1) The name, address and telephone number of the property owner. 2) The name, address, telephone number and registration number of the engineer. 3) The name, address, telephone number and license number of the sign contractor. 4) The address and name of the business where the sign is to be erected. The zoning district, the building frontage of the tenant space and the road frontage of the parcel is also required. 5) The type, square footage, height and location of all signage currently displayed on the site. Photographs may supplement this requirement. 6) The type, square footage, height and location of the sign or signs proposed to be erected on the site. If the sign is to be electrically lighted, additional information is to be provided regarding the testing laboratory or the ETL Number, and the name and address of the electrical contractor. 7) A fully dimensioned site plan showing the lot frontage, building frontage, parking areas and location of all existing and proposed signs. Forground signs, the site plan must show the distance from the property line, right-of-way line, and edge of pavement, and street corner visibility. requirements per section 20- 1838(h) where applicable. 8) Sign plan (does not apply to temporary signs). The application shall: a. Provide a summary table listing location type and area of any existing and proposed signs; b. Provide fully dimensioned elevation drawing of any proposed sign, showing sign type, height and copy area; and, c. For facade signs, provide an elevation of the building, showing placement of any sign. 9) Evidence that the applicant has complied with all other applicable codes. Investigation/ time limits: Upon the receipt of a completed permit application and upon d) payment of the appropriate permit fee the community development services department shall promptly conduct an investigation of the application, the proposed sign and the premises. The building official of the community development services department shall grant or deny the building permit application within 20 days from the date the completed application with application fee was filed with the community development services department. Supp. No. U-2002 1509 20-2006 FORT WALTON BEACH CODE e) Issuance or denial of permit: 1) If, after review and investigation as required herein, the building official determines that the application meets the requirements contained in this article and determines the proposed sign will not violate any building, electrical or other adopted codes of the city, the building official shall issue the permit. 2) If, after review and investigation as required herein, the building official determines that one or. more reasons for denial exist, the permit shall be denied. and the bUilding official shall make a written report of the denial and the reasons therefore. A copy of the report shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by facsimile copy, to the designated. return address of the applicant on the application. If sent by facsimile copy the report shall be accompanied by a cover shee~ identifying the name of the recipient, the recipient' s facsimile number and the number of pages being ansmitted. The application for a permit shall be denied if one or more of the following conditions are found to exist: a. The application does not comply with the requirements of this. article; or b. The application would violate any building, electrical or other adopted codes of the city. f)Permit fees: The building permit fee for signs shall be determined pursuant to the building permit fee schedule established by separate ordinance. COrd. No. 1452, ~. 3, 8- 14-01) Sec.. 20- 2007. Construction requirements. The installation and maintenance of signs and sign structures shall comply with all applicable building, electrical and other codes of the city. COrd. No. 1452, ~ 3, 8- 14-01) Sec. 20- 2008. Maintenance and safety. Maintenance regulations: All signs shall be adequately maintained in a structurally a) sound and safe condition, including, but not limited to, the following: 1) The area around the sign shall be clear of overgrown vegetation or other obstacles so as to make the sign readily visible; 2) All damaged or deteriorated panels must be replaced; 3) Any sign copy shall be maintained securely to the face, and all missing copy must be replaced; 4) All defective, discolored, faded, broken or torn parts must be replaced or repaired. Supp. No. 11- 2002 1510  LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 20- 2010 b) Unsafe signs. Should any sign become unsafe, in danger of falling or otherwise a threat to public safety, the owner thereof shall correct said unsafe condition within the time provided by the building official, which shall not exceed ten days and may be less depending on the degree of danger. Ord. No. 1452, ~ 3, 8- 14-01) Sec. 20- 2009. Prohibited or restricted use signs generally. Tbe following signs are prohibited or restricted: 1) Banner signs ( see section 20-2016), pennants ( see section 20- 2014), and buntings. 2) Bench signs. 3) Off-premises signs. 4) Portable signs. 5) Roof signs, or any sign that projects above a building facade or parapet wall. 6) Snipe signs. 7) Vehicle signs when the primary use of the vehicle is for other than transportation Purposes. 01) Ord. No. 1452, ~~ 2, 3, 8- 14- Sec. 20- 2010. Signs permitted- HC, C- 2, M-1, M-2, MUCC- 2 and MUW-24 districts. Permitted signage is described in the table below. Additional sign regulations for specific uses are listed in section 20-2014. Monument WaU Sign/ Sign Perpendicular Signs / Band Awning Signs Signs Window Signs Pole Signs of Signs Per- l sign band per Text andior 1 per building ( See size limita- 1 monument sign mitted building facade graphics permit- tenant with di- tions) or pole sign.per with direct street ted on drip edge rect exterior ac- street frontage or parking lot of awning only cess ( must meet mini- frontage. For ( See exception mum frontage buildings with.2 under Wall Sign! requirements) or more stories, 2 Sign Band) sign bands per facade with direct street or parking lot frontage may be permitted Supp. No. 11- 2002 1511  20-2010 FORT WALTON BEACH CODE Monument Wall Sign/ Sign Perpendicular Signs/ Band Awning Signs Signs Window Signs Pole Signs Street Frontage - - - - 100 ft. or more of