Ordinance 08-1881 ORDINANCE NO.OS-1881
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE,
ARTICLE VI SECTION 6.1..4 ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS",
ARTICLE VI SECTION 6.4.4 ENTITLED "SPECIALLY
REGULATED SIGNS", AND ARTICLE VI SECTION 6.6.3
ENTITLED "REAL ESTATE SIGNS"; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2002, the City Commission of the City of Longwood
enacted the Longwood Development Code (Ordinance 02-1599), as was amended from
time to time, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 163.3202, and Chapter 166.041,
Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission is desirous of establishing a set of sign
regulations that will bring more uniformity to the advertising landscape within the city;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to provide property owners with every
reasonable opportunity to succeed economically through the sale and lease of real estate
and the enhancement of business; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 163.3174 (4) (c), Florida Statutes, requires the Land
Planning Agency to review proposed land development regulations, or amendments
thereto, for consistency with the adopted Plan, as may be amended; and
WHEREAS, the Land Planning Agency (LPA) held a public hearing on January
14, 2009 to consider the amendment of the Longwood Development Code; made certain
findings of fact regarding said amendments, determined the proposed changes are
consistent and recommended the proposed ordinance be enacted by the City Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1: Longwood Development Code Article VI; Section 6.1.4 Definitions, the
definition of Off-Site Directional Sign be amended to read as follows:
Off-Site Directional Sign: A sign which advertises or identifies a use,
establislnnent, development, project, commodity, service, activity, or identity
which is not directly related to or associated with the property on which the sign
is located. These sign are intended to provide directional assistance to access an
event, business, or establishment conveniently and safely.
SECTION 2: Longwood Development Code Article VI, Section 6.6.3 F be amended to
read as follows:
F. Real Estate Signs
1. One (1) real estate sign is allowed on the property being sold leased, or
rented, not to exceed the following square footage per parcel: LDR
land use district: four square feet; MDR land use district: four square
feet; GC, Mixed-Use, and IND land use district: thirty-two square feet.
2. Any lot located on a corner I~ or having multi street frontage may
have one (1) real estate sign on the street frontage with a maximum of
two (2) signs per site with each sign subject to the maximum sizes set
forth in 1 above.
3. On any property a maximum of one off-site real estate sign may be
installed in addition to the allowable on-site real estate sig_nage for the
purpose of directing attention to another property for sale, rent or
lease. The party advertising the property being sold, rented or leased
must obtain permission from the owner of the property on which an
off-site real estate sign is being placed. The owner of the property on
which the sign is being placed shall retain the right to revoke
permission and return the sign to the advertiser at any time. Off-site
real estate si~nage shall conform to the size regLuirements for real
estate signs enumerated above and shall not be located on the public
right of way_
4. A building permit shall not be required for the placement of a real
estate sign conforming to the requirements of this section.
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SECTION 3: Longwood Development Code Article VI, Section 6.4.4 D be amended to
read as follows:
D. Directional Signs
1. On-site Directional Signs
On-site directional signs at each access drive may be permitted in
multi-family and non-residential areas and are limited in area to
two (2) square feet, including embellishments, giving directions to
motorists regarding the location of parking areas. These signs
shall be permitted as permanent signs on all parcels and shall not
be counted as part of the allowable sign area for that parcel. Signs
shall not be placed within any public right-of--way.
2. Off-site Directional Signs
All off-site directional signs shall require tl~e--c-i~~
a permit and shall be subject to the following
guidelines and requirements:
a. Off-site directional signs may be permitted in all the GC,
IND, and mixed use land use districts.
b. The maximum copy area of an off-site directional sign is
sip--(~ twenty five (25) square feet.
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c. The maximum height of an off-site directional sign shall be
fifteen (15) feet and shall be determined
according to the same method as the on site signage.
d. An off-site directional sign shall be located on private
propert~d only in the locations approved, otherwise it
shall be considered an illegal sign.
e. An off-site directional sign is to be set back at :east five (5)
feet from any right-of--way line.
£ Only one (1) off-site directional sign may be allowed or
permitted per parcel with written permission from the property
owner. Off site directional signs shall not be counted against
the total allowable signa~e for the property
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g. Off site directional signs shall adhere to all design criteria
applicable to permitted on site signage including but not
limited to sign type base materials and colors
h. The content of off site directional signs shall be restricted to
business, establishment, or event names and directional arrows
SECTION 4: All Ordinances, or parts thereof in conflict herewith, be and the same are
hereby repealed.
SECTION The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be separable and if any
section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance or the application thereto any
person or circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shall not effect other sections or
words or applications of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS AY OF t~~Iar~ a , 2009
Brian D. Sackett, Mayo
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Sarah M. Mires, CM ,City Clei-~~'~if~0
Approved as to form and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood,
Florida only.
Teresa S. Roper, City Attorney
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