Ordinance 10-1947 This revised ordinance is executed nuncpro tuncto correct a scrivener's error.
ORDINANCE NO. 10 -1947
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE, VI
SECTION 6.6.0 ENTITLED "TEMPORARY 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, 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 October 13,
2010 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; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 . The Longwood Development Code shall be Amended as follows (Words that are
stfi ; are deletions; words that are underlined are additions; Articles, Sections, Subsections
and Provisions not referenced in this ordinance are not modified):
6.6.0. Temporary signs.
6.6.1. Generally.
A. Permitting.
1. Temporary signs are allowed throughout the City of Longwood, subject to
a temporary sign permit, fee and to the restrictions imposed by this section
and other relevant parts of this Code.
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32. A temporary sign permit may be granted for any period deemed
reasonable for a parcel or grouping of parcels under the same ownership
not to exceed 30 days, with a minimum of 90 days between permits,
unless provided for within If there are multiple businesses on a parcel or
parcels cels , the full 90 days shall elapse before another business on
pawl - the same development may receive a temporary sign permit,
unless the additional temporary sign permits are associated with a
Temporary Use Permit, permitted Development Sign, permitted Grand
Opening signage, or permitted New Business signage as otherwise
allowed by this Land Development Code.
43. Temporary sign permits associated with Temporary Use Permit,
Development Sign, Grand Opening signage, or New Business signage
shall run concurrent to other temporary sign requirements, so long as there
are no more than two temporary signs allowed on any parcel at any one
time.
-54. The requirements of this section 6.6.0 and all subsections thereunder may
be waived by the City Commission upon a showing of extraordinary
circumstances or hardship, or when it is determined that a waiver, though
resulting in technical non - compliance with this Code, is in the best interest
of the City and nonetheless conforms to the overall intent and spirit of the
Code. To request a waiver, an applicant must submit a waiver request in a
format acceptable to the City accompanied by a sign permit application to
the Community Development Services Department. Such request shall be
placed on the agenda for review by the City Commission within 30 days
of receipt of a complete request. The Commission shall have the right to
impose conditions on any waiver granted so as to better meet the intent
and spirit of the Longwood Development Code.
B. Sign types allowed. A temporary sign may be a ground or building sign. If
electric, the sign and point of connection shall meet all electrical code
requirements adopted by the city. Temporary signs described in this section shall
be an on -site type sign. Temporary signs ma, a� lso shaH include, but are not
'i „, ��o , portable signs, balleens and blow up struetiffes, banners, flags and
pennants. Decorative balloons of no more than 30” in diameter and in an amount
of no more than 10 balloons per parcel shall be allowed as temporary signs for
events when placed and removed on the same day as the event for no more than
one damper month per development.
C. Removal of illegal temporary signs. Any temporary sign not complying with the
requirements of this Code is illegal and subject to immediate compliance or
enforcement per this Code.
(Ord. No. 05 -1746, § 13(6.6.1),4-4-2005; Ord. No. 07- 1826, § 1, 12 -3 -2007; Ord. No. 08 -1864,
§ 1, 5 -5 -2008)
6 6 2. General design and location standards.
A. Minimum separation. The minimum distance between signs shall be 200 feet from
other temporary signs on the same side of the street. However, an approved
temporary sign permit for New Business, Grand Opening, or Development Signs,
shall not be subject to this separation requirement.
B. On -site. Temporary signs described in this section shall be on -site type sign.
C. Encroachment on public property. No part of any temporary sign may encroach
into public right -of -way, public property or public easement unless described
herein.
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ED. Temporary signs exeept these deseribed in subseetien D., above, shall not be
higher than 15 feet from ground level at the sign base and shall not exceed 32
square feet in size unless otherwise provided for in this section
E. Sign Construction. The copy area of all temporary signs must be profe
prepared, neat in appearance, and well- maintained.
(Ord. No. 06- 1800, § 7, 8 -7 -2006; Ord. No. 07- 1826, § 1, 12 -3 -2007; Ord. No. 08 -1864, § 1, 5 -5-
2008)
6.6.3. Specific types of temporary signs.
A. Temporary use permit sign. Signs that are in conjunction with temporary use
permits (TUP) that announce the temporary event such as fairs, carnivals,
circuses, revivals, sporting events, anniversaries, or any public, nonprofit,
charitable, educational or religious event or related function. Such message shall
be allowed for a period not to exceed 30 days or as may be approved per the TUP,
and shall be removed within 24 hours after the event. All signage for the event
including on -site, e€e-or directional signage shall be approved at the time the
temporary use permit is being processed. Temporary use signs shall be limited to
signs that are for events that are located within the city and or as a general service
to the citizens of the City of Longwood. Off -site signage, for temporar events
held by public, non - profit or other entities may be approved by the City
Commission.
B. Development sign.
1. Approval notification sign, not to exceed 32 square feet shall be allowed
until construction sign is installed (i.e., future site of... ). This sign may
only be constructed upon the site if a valid site plan application is in active
progress or approval for the site plan is valid. -
2. Construction Sign. Such message shall not be displayed more than 60 days
prior to the beginning of actual construction of the project, and shall be
removed when construction is completed. If a message is displayed
pursuant to this section, but construction is not initiated within 60 days
after the message is displayed, or if construction is discontinued for a
period of more than 60 days, the message shall be removed, pending
initiation or continuation of construction activities. Such sign shall not
exceed 64-32 square feet nor exceed eight feet in height.
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C. Grand opening of a business. A business receiving a new local business tax
receipt may put up a temporary sign as described in this Code for the first 30 days
of business, with approval from the Community Development
Services department and permits as required.
D. New business, or a business in a new location. If such business has no permanent
signs, temporary sign shall be securely attached in the general location of the
permanent sign. Such message may be displayed for a period of not more than 60
days or until installation of permanent signs, whichever shall occur first, in
accordance with this Code with approval from the Community Development
Services department and permits as required
E. Political signs.
1. Political signs may be placed on on private property provided each
candidate or political committee
a. Shall place a deposit in the sum of $p0. @ 400.00 with the city
clerk. A receipt will be issued which shall be deemed to be a
permit to cover the placement of all the candidate or committee'
campaign signs in accordance with the regulation herein. At the
termination of a campaign,
viable eandidate the $100 .00 300.00 will be refunded upon
verification that all the candidates' or committee's signs have been
removed within a -the seven -day time limit described in this
section Failure to remove the signs within the prescribed time or
illegal placement of signs will result in forfeiture of the full
deposit.
b. Shall obtain consent of the property owner
bc. Candidates qualified for a primary election s hall place signs no
earlier than 30 days before the primary election. Candi
eliminated in the primary shall remove signs within 7 days after
the primary election. The signs of successful candidate in a
primary election may remain up through the general ele ction
period. All other political signs for the general election s hall not
be placed prior to the Citqualifying date as set by City Code and
shall be removed within 7 days after the general electio
e d. Cent nes ea Signs in residential districts are limited to a
maximum of 4-6-6 square feet per face_
In non - residential areas, signs are limited to one sign pe parcel,
per candidate, or campaign committee, and are limited t 16 square
feet per face. On corner lots, each street frontage is allo one
sign per candidate or political committee. Each sign in iv have u
to two faces. Sign faces must be attached back -to -back o r in a V-
shape forming an angle of no greater than 90 degrees.
d e. Shall not place any political sign on any public property, public
right -of -way, nor attached to any utility pole or tree, nor on any
private property without the permission of the owner, or as may be
allowed at the place of public polls.
e_f. Signs placed on private property should be erected securely to
prevent displacement by heavy winds and so placed as to not
interfere with traffic visibility from any public or private street or
driveway.
2. Upon determination of Code Enforcement the eity administfate , illegal
political signs shall be physically removed by the city 24 hours after
notification to the candidate or his authorized agent, if they have registered
with the city clerk as identified above. However, no city notification shall
be required for removal of illegal political signs of candidates or
committees not registered with the city clerk, or signs placed within public
right -of -way or public lands, or placed on private property wit the
owner's written consent, or on any election day, or within 24 hours prior to
the day of election. The police department for a maximum of seven days
shall retain removed political signs. The candidate, or his authorized
agent, may recover signs prior to disposal by retrieving them from the city.
F. Real estate signs.
1. One 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;
Downtown Historic District: four square feet, Neighborhood Commercial
Mixed Use district: four square feet, Infill and Mixed -Use, and IND land
use district: thirty -two square feet.
2. Any lot located on a corner or having multi street frontage may have one
real estate sign on each the street frontage with a maximum of two signs
per site with each sign subject to the maximum sizes set forth in
subsection 1. above.
3. Open Houses. In addition to permitted on -site si ng_age, On an a
maximum of one three off -site real estate signs may be installed in
additio to the .,,,,.able en site real estate s e for the purpose of
directing attention to the open house ,
lease. The party advertising the open house ,
leased must obtain permission from the owner of the property on which an
each off -site real estate sign is being placed. The owner of the property on
which4 the sign is being placed shall retain the right to revoke permission
and return the sign to the advertiser at any time. Open House, o Aff -site
real estate signage shall be limited to four square feet eeftf to the size
and-shall not be
located on the public right of way and must be placed the day the open
house is to be held and removed immediately after the open house is
closed
4. A building permit shall not be required for the placement of a real estate
sign conforming to the requirements of this section.
G. Garage sale signs. One garage sale sign may be placed in a yard at a residence
where the sale is to be held and no more than five off - premises signs. Garage sale
signs shall not exceed a maximum of four square feet. Signs may be placed after
5:00 p.m. the day before the sale and must be removed by 8:00 a.m. following the
last day of the sale. Signs shall not be located within any right -of -way.
H. Portable (trailer) signs.
1. Such signs shall be required to obtain a permit that shall not be valid for
longer than a period of 30 days, after which time the portable sign shall be
removed from the property.
2. There shall be a maximum of one portable sign per parcel and two on
multi -unit center, with a minimum spacing of 200 feet between any two
portable signs.
3. Portable signs shall be five feet from the public right -of -way and at no
time interfere with the sight line visibility of any intersection or driveway.
4. Portable signs shall be a minimum of ten feet from any side property line.
5. Portable signs, exclusive of the transportation mechanism, shall not
exceed the exterior measurements of six feet in height or ten feet in length,
(including a maximum sign face of four fie feet by eieht tern feet and
maximum one -foot nonflashing light bar on top of sign), and shall not
have embellishments of any kind added to the sign.
6. The placement of a portable sign in a parking space that is required to
meet the minimum parking requirements of the city shall be prohibited.
7. Portable signs not associated with a temporary use permit 3i 4able
signs shall be limited to P /I, IMU and IND land use districts in accordance
with this Code_,
8. All incandescent bulbs in, on, or attached to, any portable sign shall be
rated at not more than 75 watts. Flashing or distracting lights, including
spotlights if directed so as to cause a possible hazard to the public, shall be
prohibited.
9. Portable signs are specifically prohibited from being used or constructed
as a permanent type sign.
10. Each portable sign shall have permanently displayed the name, business
address and/or phone number of the owner of the sign, with letters no
larger than three inches nor intended to be read from the public right -of-
way.
I. Street banner signs.
1. No street banner signs shall be erected unless first approved in writing by
the city administrator or his designee, submission of pole attachment
agreement with Florida Power Corporation (Progress Energy), Florida
Department of Transportation, Seminole County or other agencies as
needed, which will be granted upon finding of the following facts:
a. That the applicant is a public body or is a fraternal, benevolent,
charitable, , philanthropic, a , civic,
community, educational organization, veteran or other organization
of like or similar nature.
b. That the sign advertises an event, function, or event of general
public interest within the City of Longwood.
C. That the location of the sign will not interfere with the traffic or
public safety of the citizens of City of Longwood.
d. That the copy of the sign does not violate any provision of this
Code.
2. All approvals and denials shall be in writing and shall be transmitted to the
applicant either in person or by mail sent to the address specified by the
applicant at the time of application. The approval shall specify at least the
following:
a. How long the street banner sign shall be allowed to be displayed;
however, in no event shall such display be allowed to remain
longer than 14 days prior to the opening and no more than two
days after the close of the public event or; in the case of no
opening or closing dates, no longer than 30 days without approval
of the city administrator, Florida Power Corporation (Progress
Energy), Florida Department of Transportation, Seminole County
or other agencies as necessary.
b. Who shall be responsible for erecting and dismantling the sign, and
the cost of the same.
C. The amount of bond required to insure the City of Longwood will
be indemnified against costs to remove any street banner sign shall
be in the amount of $500.00.
3. If an application for a street banner sign is denied by the city
administrator, the applicant may appeal such denial to the city commission
of the City of Longwood if written notice of such appeal is given to the
city clerk of the City of Longwood within ten days after the date of such
written denial.
J. TemporarLSignnage For Parcels Subject to Section 9.2.4. Hardship- eminent
domain takings. If as a result of the take, existing pole or monument signage is
removed prior to the redevelopment of permanent signage the property owner is
entitled to one temporary ground mounted sign, with a face limited to thirty two
square feet. In multi - tenant centers that exceed three tenants a total of sixty four
feet of signage is allowed and may placed on either one sign or two signs.
multi -tenant centers that exceed six tenants a total of 96 square feet of signage is
allowed and may be placed on either one or two signs. The signage may remain
up for a period not to exceed 180 days or until such time as the perman sign
has been constructed and inspected, whichever occurs first.
(Ord. No. 05- 1746, § 14(6.6.3), 4 -4 -2005; Ord. No. 07- 1826, § 1, 12 -3 -2007; Ord. No. 08 -1881,
§ 2, 2 -16 -2009)
SECTION 2: CONFLICTS. If any ordinance or part thereof is in conflict herewith, this
Ordinance shall control to the extent of the conflict.
SECTION 3 : CODIFICATION. Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be codified that such sections
may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish the intent of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY. 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 affect other sections or words or
applications of this Ordinance. If any part of this Ordinance is found to be preempted or
otherwise superseded, the remainder shall nevertheless be given full force and effect to the extent
permitted by the severance of such preempted or superseded part.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
LAND PLANNING AGENCY HEARING: (,C (.oloe,�t 13 I U
FIRST READING: D G�
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: ! ) d VP n?
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PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS ��Y OF ✓ d4 , 2010
BRIAN D. SA TT AYOR
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SARAH M. MIRUS, MMC, MBA, CITY CLERK
Approved as to form and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood, Florida, only.
DANIEL L2f�G 01041
This revised ordinance is executed nuncpro tuncto correct a scrivener's error.
ORDINANCE NO. 10 -1947
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE LONGWOOD DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE VI
SECTION 6.6.0 ENTITLED "TEMPORARY SIGNS" PROVI.DING 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, 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 October 13,
2010 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; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Longwood Development Code shall be Amended as follows (Words that are
stricken out are deletions; words that are underlined are additions; Articles, Sections, Subsections
and Provisions not referenced in this ordinance are not modified):
6.6.0. Temporary signs.
6.6.1. Generally.
A. Permitting.
1. Temporary signs are allowed throughout the City of Longwood, subject to
a temporary sign permit, fee and to the restrictions imposed by this section
and other relevant parts of this Code.
2. - . • - .. - - 'sing on a common temporary sign shall be required
to submit a separate application, pay a separate fee and be subject to all
the requirements of this chapter.
32. A temporary sign permit may be granted for any period deemed
reasonable for a parcel or grouping of parcels under the same ownership
not to exceed 30 days, with a minimum of 90 days between permits,,
unless provided for within. If there are multiple businesses on a parcel or
parcels , the full 90 days shall elapse before another business on the same
panel -in the same development may receive a temporary sign permit,
unless the additional temporary sign permits are associated with a
Temporary Use Permit, permitted Development Sign, permitted Grand
Opening signage, or permitted New Business signage as otherwise
allowed by this Land Development Code.
43. Temporary sign permits associated with Temporary Use Permit,
Development Sign, Grand Opening signage, or New Business signage
shall run concurrent to other temporary sign requirements, so long as there
are no more than two temporary signs allowed on any parcel at any one
time.
54. The requirements of this section 6.6.0 and all subsections thereunder may
be waived by the City Commission upon a showing of extraordinary
circumstances or hardship, or when it is determined that a waiver, though
resulting in technical non- compliance with this Code, is in the best interest
of the City and nonetheless conforms to the overall intent and spirit of the
Code. To request a waiver, an applicant must submit a waiver request in a
format acceptable to the City accompanied by a sign permit application to
the Community Development Services Department. Such request shall be
placed on the agenda for review by the City Commission within 30 days
of receipt of a complete request. The Commission shall have the right to
impose conditions on any waiver granted so as to better meet the intent
and spirit of the Longwood Development Code.
B. Sign types allowed. A temporary sign may be a ground or building sign. If
electric, the sign and point of connection shall meet all electrical code
requirements adopted by the city. Temporary signs described in this section shall
be an on -site type sign. Temporary signs may also shall include, but are not
limited to, portable signs, balloons and blow up structures, banners, flags and
pennants. Decorative balloons of no more than 30" in diameter and in an amount
of no more than 10 balloons per parcel shall be allowed as temporary signs for
events when placed and removed on the same day as the event for no more than
one day per month per development.
C. Removal of illegal temporary signs. Any temporary sign not complying with the
requirements of this Code is illegal and subject to immediate compliance or
enforcement per this Code.
(Ord. No. 05-1746, § 13(6.6.1), 4 -4- 2005; Ord. No. 07- 1826, § 1, 12 -3 -2007; Ord. No. 08 -1864,
§ 1, 5 -5 -2008)
6.6.2. General design and location standards.
A. Minimum separation. The minimum distance between signs shall be 200 feet from
other temporary signs on the same side of the street. However, an approved
temporary sign permit for New Business, Grand Opening, or Development Signs,
shall not be subject to this separation requirement.
B. On -site. Temporary signs described in this section shall be on -site type sign.
C. Encroachment on public property. No part of any temporary sign may encroach
into public right -of -way, public property or public easement unless described
herein.
D. Exception to height restrictions. The height restrictions for tcmporary signs shall
B. Temporary signs except those described in subsection D., above, shall not be
higher than 15 feet from ground level at the sign base and shall not exceed 32
square feet in size, unless otherwise provided for in this section.
E. Sign Construction. The copy area of all temporary signs must be professionally
prepared, neat in appearance, and well.- maintained.
(Ord. No. 06 -1800, § 7, 8 -7 -2006; Ord. No. 07- 1826, § 1, 12 -3 -2007; Ord. No. 08 -1864, § 1, 5 -5-
2008)
6.6.3. Specific types of temporary signs.
A. Temporary use permit sign. Signs that are in conjunction with temporary use
permits (TUP) that announce the temporary event such as fairs, carnivals,
circuses, revivals, sporting events, anniversaries, or any public, nonprofit,
charitable, educational or religious event or related function. Such message shall
be allowed for a period not to exceed 3 days or as may be approved per the TUP,
and shall be removed within 24 hours after the event. All signage for the event
including on -site, off site or directional signage shall be approved at the time the
temporary use permit is being processed. Temporary use signs shall be limited to
signs that are for events that are located within the city and or as a general service
to the citizens of the City of Longwood. Off -site signage, for temporary events
held by public, non- profit or other entities may be approved by the City
Commission.
B. Development sign.
1. Approval notification sign, not to exceed 32 square feet shall be allowed
until construction sign is installed (i.e., future site of ... ). This sign may
only be constructed upon the site if a valid site plan application is in active
progress or approval for the site plan is valid:
2. Construction Sign. Such message shall not be displayed more than 60 days
prior to the beginning of actual construction of the project, and shall be
removed when construction is completed. If a message is displayed
pursuant to this section, but construction is not initiated within 60 days
after the message is displayed, or if construction is discontinued for a
period of more than 60 days, the message shall be removed, pending
initiation or continuation of construction activities. Such sign shall not
exceed 6432 square feet nor exceed eight feet in height.
3. A building permit shall not be required for the placement of a
C. Grand opening of a business. A business receiving a new local business tax
receipt may put up a temporary sign as described in this Code for the first 30 days
of business, with approval from the - - - Community Development
Services department and permits as required.
D. New business, or a business in a new location. If such business has no permanent
signs, temporary sign shall be securely attached in the general location of the
permanent sign. Such message may be displayed for a period of not more than 60
days or until installation of permanent signs, whichever shall occur first, in
accordance with this Code, with approval from the Community Development
Services department and permits as required.
E. Political signs.
1. Political signs may be placed only on private property provided each
candidate or political committee:
a. Shall place a deposit in the sum of X90,90$400.00 with the city
clerk. A receipt will be issued which shall be deemed to be a
permit to cover the placement of all the candidate or committee's
campaign signs in accordance with the regulation herein. At the
termination of a campaign, : - - - . - . - • . - _ - .
viable candidate, the $100.00$300.00 will be refunded upon
verification that all the candidates! or committee's signs have been
removed within a -the seven -day time limit described in this
section. Failure to remove the signs within the prescribed time or
illegal placement of signs will result in forfeiture of the full
deposit.
b. Shall obtain the consent of the owner.
13c. Candidates qualified for a primary election shall place signs no
earlier than 30 days before the primary election. Candidates
eliminated in the primary shall remove signs within 7 days after
the primary election. The signs of successful candidates in a
primary election may remain up through the general election
period. All other political signs for the general election shall not
be placed prior to the City qualifying date as set by City Code and
shall be removed within 7 days after the general election.
e; d. Confines ch sSigns in residential districts are limited to a
maximum of 16 6 square feet per face_
In non- residential areas, signs are limited to one sign per parcel,
per candidate or campaign committee. On corner lots, each street
frontage is allowed one sign per candidate or political committee.
Each sign may have up to two faces. Sign faces must be attached
back to -back or in a V -shape forming an angle of no greater than a
90 degrees.
d e. Shall not place any political sign on any public property, public
right -of -way, nor attached to any utility pole or tree, nor on any
private property without the permission of the owner, or as may be
allowed at the place of public polls.
e f. Signs placed on private property should be erected securely to
prevent displacement by heavy winds and so placed as to not
interfere with traffic visibility from any public or private street or
driveway.
2. Upon determination of Code Enforcement the city admit, illegal
political signs shall be physically removed by the city 24. hours after
notification to the candidate or his authorized agent, if they have registered
with the city clerk as identified above: However, no city notification shall
be required for removal of illegal political signs of candidates or
committees not registered with the city clerk, or signs placed within public
right-of-way or public lands, or placed on private property without the
owners consent, or on any election day, or within 24 hours prior to the day
of election. The police department for a maximum of seven days shall
retain removed political signs. The candidate, or his authorized agent, may
recover signs prior to disposal by retrieving them from the city.
F. Real estate signs.
1. One 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;
Downtown Historic District: four square feet; Neighborhood Commercial
Mixed Use district: four square feet; Infill and Mixed -Use, and IND land
use district: thirty -two 32 square feet.
2. Any lot located on a corner or having multi street frontage may have one
real estate sign on each the street frontage with a maximum of two signs
per site with each sign subject to the maximum sizes set forth in
subsection 1 above.
3. Open Houses. In addition to permitted on -site signage, On any property a
maximum of ern- three off -site real estate signs may be installed in
addition to the allowable on site real estate signage for the purpose of
directing attention to the open house another property for sale, rent or
lease. The party advertising the open house:.. - : - . .
leased must obtain permission from the owner of the property on which
each an off -site real estate sign is being placed. The owner of the property
on which -is the sign is being placed shall retain the right to revoke
permission and return the sign to the advertiser at any time. Open House,
oOff-site real estate signage shall be limited to four square feet ,eenfenn
- - - • - -- - - -al estate signs enumerated above and-shall
not be located on the public right of way and must be placed the day the
open house is to be held and removed immediately after the open house is
closed.
4. A building permit shall not be required for the placement of a real estate
sign conforming to the requirements of this section.
G. Garage sale signs. One garage sale sign may be placed in a yard at a residence
where the sale is to be held and no more than five off - premises signs. Garage sale
signs shall not exceed a maximum of four square feet. Signs may be placed after
5:00 p.m. the day before the sale and must be removed by 8:00 a.m. following the
last day of the sale. Signs shall not be located within any right -of -way.
H. Portable (trailer) signs.
1. Such signs shall be required to obtain a permit that shall not be valid for
longer than a period of 30 days, after which time the portable sign shall be
removed from the property.
2. There shall be a maximum of one portable sign per parcel and two on
multi -unit center, with a minimum spacing of 200 feet between any two
portable signs.
3. Portable signs shall be five feet from the public right -of -way and at no
time interfere with the sight line visibility of any intersection or driveway.
4. Portable signs shall be, a minimum of ten feet from any side property line.
5. Portable signs, exclusive of the transportation mechanism, shall not
exceed the exterior measurements of six feet in height or ten feet in length,
(including a maximum sign face of four free feet by eight ten feet and
maximum one -foot nonflashing light bar on top of sign), and shall not
have embellishments of any kind added to the sign.
6. The placement of a portable sign in a parking space that is required to
meet the minimum parking requirements of the city shall be prohibited.
7. Portable signs not associated with a temporary use permit All portable
signs shall be limited to PLI _IMU and IND land use districts in accordance
with this Code_, . • .:. - : • • - • - • •
8. All in_ candescent bulbs in, on, or attached to, any portable sign shall be
rated at not more than 75 watts. Flashing or distracting lights, including
spotlights if directed so as to cause a possible hazard to the public, shall be
prohibited.
9. Portable signs are specifically prohibited from being used or constructed
as a permanent type sign.
10. Each portable sign shall have permanently displayed the name, business
address and /or phone number of the owner of the sign, with letters no
larger than three inches nor intended to be read from the public right -of-
way.
Street banner signs.
1. No street banner signs shall be erected unless first approved in writing by
the city administrator or his designee, submission of pole attachment
agreement with Florida Power Corporation (Progress Energy), Florida
Department of Transportation, Seminole County or other agencies as
needed, which will be granted upon finding of the following facts:
a. That the applicant is a public body or is a fraternal, benevolent,
charitable, eleemosynary, philanthropic, altruistic, civic,
community, educational organization, veteran or other organization
of like or similar nature.
b. That the sign advertises an event, function, or event of general
public interest within the City of Longwood.
c. That the location of the sign will not interfere with the traffic or
public safety of the citizens of City of Longwood.
d. That the copy of the sign does not violate any provision of this
Code.
2. All approvals and denials shall be in writing and shall be transmitted to the
applicant either in person or by mail sent to the address specified by the
applicant at the time of application. The approval shall specify at least the
following:
a. How long the street banner sign shall be allowed to be displayed;
however, in no event shall such display be allowed to remain
longer than 14 days prior to the opening and no more than two
days after the close of the public event or; in the case of no
opening or closing dates, no longer than 30 days without approval
of the city administrator, Florida Power Corporation (Progress
Energy), Florida Department of Transportation, Seminole County
or other agencies as necessary.
b. Who shall be responsible for erecting and dismantling the sign, and
the cost of the same.
c. The amount of bond required to insure the City of Longwood will
be indemnified against costs to remove any street banner sign shall
be in the amount of $500.00.
3. If an application for a street banner sign is denied by the city
administrator, the applicant may appeal such denial to the city commission
of the City of Longwood if written notice of such appeal is given to the
city clerk of the City of Longwood within ten days after the date of such
written denial.
J. Searchlights. Searchlights used to advertise or promote a business or to attract
customers a property may be allowed for a maximum of two weeks without a
temporary use permit or approval of the city administrator.
J. Temporary Signage For Parcels Subject to Section 9.2.4. Hardship - eminent
domain takings. If as a result of the take, existing pole or monument signage is
removed prior to the redevelopment of permanent signage the property owner is
entitled to one temporary ground mounted sign, with a face limited to thirty two
square feet. In multi- tenant centers that exceed three tenants a'total of sixty four
feet of signage is allowed and may be placed on either one sign or two signs. In
multi tenant centers that exceed six tenants a total of 96 square feet of signage is
allowed and may be placed on either one or two signs. The signage may remain
up for a period not to exceed 180 days or until such time as the permanent sign
has been constructed and inspected, whichever occurs first.
(Ord. No. 05 -1746, § 14(6.6.3), 4 -4 -2005; Ord. No. 07 -1826, §. 1, 12 -3 -2007; Ord. No. 08 -1881,
§ 2, 2 -16 -2009)
SECTION 2: CONFLICTS. If any ordinance or part thereof is in conflict herewith, this
Ordinance shall control to the extent of the conflict.
SECTION 3: CODIFICATION. Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be codified that such sections
may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish the intent of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY. 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 affect other sections or words or
applications of this Ordinance. If any part of this Ordinance is found to be preempted or
otherwise superseded, the remainder shall nevertheless be given full force and effect to the extent
permitted by the severance of such preempted or superseded part.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
LAND PLANNING AGENCY HEARING: d % /° -2 j CWO
FIRST READING: i � � i W ) 0
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: ,IA /S" / cDe, 0
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS /4 AY OF /1 /A . , 2010
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JOHN C. • , , MAYOR
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A'T'TEST'
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SARAH M. MIRUS, MMC, MBA, CITY CLERK
Approved as to form and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood, Florida, only.
DANIEL OF 7 CI ATTORNEY