0751 Commercial SignsORDINANCE NO. 751
• AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
716, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR'S); PARTICULARY
SECTIONS 573 SIGNS IN PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE DISTRICTS AND 574
SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS THEREOF; AMENDING
SAID SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 716 TO REFLECT A DEFINITION AND
CLEAR INTERPRETATION OF THE SIGN REQUIREMENTS THEREIN;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Sections 573 and 574 of the LDR's are uncertain in their meaning and application
and its terms not defined in the LDR's; and
WHEREAS, it appears the intent of the City of Okeechobee in enacting the LDR's was to limit the
number and type of signs that could be erected in Professional and Office Districts and in
Commercial and Industrial Districts within the City; and
WHEREAS, by amending said Sections in the LDR's the public will be clearly on notice as to the
type and number of signs permitted or allowed.
NOW THEREFORE be it ordained by the City of Okeechobee, Florida, as follows;
Section One. Section 573 of Ordinance No. 716 is amended as follows:
573 SIGNS IN PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE DISTRICTS
The following Regulations shall apply to signs in Professional and Office zoning
districts:
1 Total area of all signs for an enterprise shall not exceed 1 square foot for
each linear foot of property on a frontage street, plus 1 square foot for each
2 linear feet of property on side streets.
2 Three signs are permitted to advertise services on the premises, so Iona as
there exist one business establishment and structure on the lot for -each
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3 One ground sign is permitted in the front yard, and shall not exceed 50
square feet in sign area, 20 feet in height, nor be closer than 25 feet to a
residential district.
4 These additional signs are prohibited: off - premises, portable, and wind signs.
574 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
The following Regulations shall apply to signs in Commercial, Central Business and
Industrial zoning districts:
1 Total area of all signs for an enterprise shall not exceed 1.5 square feet for
each linear foot of property on a frontage street, plus 1 square foot for each
linear foot of property on side streets.
2 Building and wall signs, and 1 ground sign are permitted to advertise
services. and the sale or manufacture of products on the premises. so Ionq
as there exist one business establishment and structure on the lot far each
3 One ground sign is permitted in the front yard, and shall not exceed 30 feet
in height, nor be closer than 25 feet to a residential district.
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Section Two. If any provision or portion of this ordinance be deemed to be invalid, the remaining
portions shall remain in full force and effect.
• INTRODUCED for first reading and public hearing on the 2nd day-of lay , 2000.
JAMES E. KIRK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BONNIE THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK
ADOPTED after second reading and public hearing on the 16th day of May , 2000.
ffJAMES E. KI'RK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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BONNIE THOMAS, CMC, CITY CLERK
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
JOHN R. COOK, CITY ATTORNEY
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APRIL 25, 2000 - LAND PLANNING AGENCY - PAGE 3 OF 4
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IV. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED.
A. Consider the Five -Year Based Plan Amendment of the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report which cover revisions
necessary for various elements of the Comprehensive
Plan continued.
B. Consider a proposed amendment to City Land
Development Regulations, Ordinance 716, Section 573
Signs in Professional and Office Districts and Section
574, Signs in Commercial and Industrial Districts -
Attorney Cook (Exhibit 2).
C. Consider a proposed amendment to City Land
Development Regulations, Ordinance 716, Section 220
Application for Rehearing - Agency Attorney (Exhibit
3).
WALKER - YES
HOOVER - YES
LEDFERD - YES
MCCOY - YES
MUELLER - YES
JONES -YES
MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Cook addressed the Agency explaining that an amendment needed to be made to
Section 573 Signs in Professional and Office Districts and Section 574, Signs in Commercial and
Industrial Districts in the Land Development Regulations (LDR's). According to the City's Building
Inspector, Tom Bubb, these sections contain some "loose language" as far as interpretation.
Following a brief discussion Member Mueller moved to recommend the City Council approve
the amendment as outlined in Exhibit Two; seconded by Member Ledferd.
WALKER - YES
HOOVER - YES
LEDFERD - YES
MCCOY - YES
MUELLER - YES
JONES - YES
MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Cook explained to the Agency that when an applicant is denied a Special Exception or
Variance for a particular piece of property, they cannot reapply to the Board of Adjustments for
a minimum six months. The proposed amendment as outlined in Exhibit Three will allow an
applicant, with sufficient information, to request authority from the City Council to reapply,
therefore waiving the six month waiting period.
Inter Office
MEMORANDUM
Exhibit 2
To: LAND PLANNING AGENCY
From: JOHN COOK, CITY ATTORNEY
Subject: Revision to Land Development Regulations
Date: April 4, 2000
Draft for review by the Land Planning Agency. Amend Ordinance No.716, Section 573 and 574 (new language is underlined
and deleted is struck through).
573 SIGNS IN PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE DISTRICTS
The following Regulations shall apply to signs in Professional and Office zoning districts:
1 Total area of all signs for an enterprise shall not exceed 1 square foot for each linear foot of property on a
frontage street, plus 1 square foot for each 2 linear feet of property on side streets.
2 Three signs are permitted to advertise services on the premises. so long as there exist one business
establishment and structure on the lot for-each-enterprise.
3 One ground sign is permitted in the front yard, and shall not exceed 50 square feet in sign area, 20 feet in
height, nor be closer than 25 feet tom residential district.
4 These additional signs are prohibited: off - premises, portable, and wind signs.
574 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL-DISTRICTS
The following Regulations shall apply to signs in Commercial, Central Business and Industrial zoning districts:
1 Total area of all signs for an enterprise shall not exceed 1.5 square feet for each linear foot of property on a
frontage street, plus 1 square foot for each linear foot of property on side streets.
2 Building and wall signs, and 1 ground sign are permitted to advertise services. and the sale or manufacture
of products on the premises. so long as there exist one business establishment and structure on the lot fer
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3 One ground sign is permitted in the front yard, and shall not exceed 30 feet in height, nor be closer than 25 feet
to a residential district.