HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket 03-02-2004City of Cape Canaveral
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
I Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
TUESDAY
March 2, 2004
7:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS: Student Art Show Awards.
CONSENT AGENDA:
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2004.
ORDINANCES: Second Public Hearina:
2. Motion to Adopt: Ordinance No. 01-2004; Amending Chapter 82, Buildings
and Building Regulations, Relating to the Permitting, Installation and
Location of Temporary Storage Units, at second reading.
3. Motion to Adopt: Ordinance No. 02-2004; Amending Chapter 110 Relating
to the Sale of "Fireworks", Providing for a Definition of "Fireworks";
Providing for the Fireworks Sales as Permitted Use within the Light Industrial
(M-1) Zoning District, at second reading.
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City Council Regular Meeting
March 2, 2004
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ORDINANCES: First Public Hearing:
4. Motion to Approve: Ordinance No. 03-2004; Amending Chapter 94, Signs of
the Code of Ordinances, at first reading.
5. Motion to Approve: Ordinance No. 04-2004; Amending Chapter 10,
Providing for a Definition of and Prohibiting the Commercial Use of Slot
Machines or Devices, at first reading.
DISCUSSION:
6. Florida Power and Light Utility Pole Relocation Request.
7. Mixed Use, Commercial/ Residential Concept, Martin Greene.
REPORTS:
1. City Manager
2. Staff
3. City Council
AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD:
Comments to be heard on items that do not appear on the agenda of this meeting.
Citizens will limit their comments to five (5) minutes. The City Council will not
take any action under the "Audience To Be Heard" section of the agenda. The
Council may schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in
the future.
ADJOURNMENT:
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises the public that: If a person
decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose that person
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute
consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or
irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact
the City Clerk's office (868-1221) 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Memo
TO: BENNETT C. BOUCHER, CITY MANAGER
From: BUSINESS & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOAR
Daft 2/23/2004
Ree PRESENTATION OF FRAMED ARTWORK TO WINNERS OF CAPE
CANAVERAL'S 5T" ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW HELD FEBRUARY 7, 2004
We are requesting that the winner of the art poster contest, the four (4) Best of Show and the
Sponsor's Choice be placed on the March 2"d City Council agenda. The winners are as
follows:
Art Poster Contest Winner -
Sponsor's Choice -
Best of Show (Capeview) -
Best of Show (Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High)
Best of Show (Rockledge High School)
Best of Show (Merritt Island High School)
Thank you for your consideration.
/kmm
1
James Joiner, 12"' Grade, Rockledge High
School
Douglas Brannon, Kindergarten, Capeview
Elementary
Kayla Dobie, 5°1 Grade
Magdalena Leibrandt, 11"' Grade
Marissa Kaczmarek, 12°' Grade
Alycia Pollock, 11 m Grade
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
T Ell SDAY
February 17, 2004
7:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALF.:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tem
Bob Hoog
Council Member
Steve Miller
Council Member
Jim Morgan
Mayor
Rocky Randels
Council Member
Richard Treverton
Others Present:
City Manager
Bennett Boucher
City Attorney
Anthony Garganese
City Clerk
Susan Stills
City Treasurer
Andrea Bowers
Recreation Director
Nancy Hanson
Public Works Director
Ed Gardulski
Building Official
Todd Morley
Interim Commander
Gary Young
PRgSENTATION•
Virginia Haas, Administrative Assistant, CMC
Commendation for Receiving International Municipal Clerk Certification
Mayor Randels presented Ms. Haas with her Certificate. He noted that Ms. Haas has been
influential in the City's technology advancement and he acknowledged how she developed
a Welcome Information Packet for new City residents. Ms. Stills also commended Ms.
Haas on her achievement and thanked her for applying her education to her job.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
1. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2004.
2. Agreement with Brevard County for Lifeguard Services.
Mayor Randels asked if any Council Member, staff or interested party desired to remove
an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
No request was made to remove an item for discussion.
Ms. Hanson noted that the Lifeguard Contract terminates prior to the beginning of the
school year. Mayor Randels clarified that the school year begins on August 10h and the
contract ends on August 1St. Mr. Boucher inquired if action was taken and stated that
the contract date is subject to change. Mayor Randels concluded that the weekend
service begins on April 3rd and ends on September 6th and the daily service begins on
May 21St and continues through August 1St. Mayor Randels expressed the Council's
desire to see lifeguard service on the nine days prior to the school opening.
A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mr. Miller to approve
Consent Agenda Items No. 1 and 2. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting
as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor
Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For.
CONSIDERATIONS:
3. Motion to Approve: Quarterly Budget Report and Transfers for the Period
Ending December 31, 2003.
Mayor Randels explained the rationale for budget transfers as the intent to adjust each
account with significant changes subsequent to the Budget adoption. Ms. Bowers
explained that expansion funds are incoming and reflected by certificates of occupancy.
Mayor Randels stated that the City also received a private donation of $70,000 from a
private entity. Ms. Bowers reported on a smooth transition with the Stormwater billing and
the City of Cocoa expressed that they received no calls as a result of the stormwater utility
citizen education efforts.
A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to
Approve the Quarterly Budget Report and Transfers for the Period Ending
December 31, 2003. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows:
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Randels, For
and Mr. Treverton, For.
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4. Motion to Approve: Contract with the Florida Department of Corrections for
an Inmate Work Squad.
Mayor Randels stated the cost as $47,177 to use a correctional work squad on a full-time
basis with the cost attributed to the correctional officer's salary and a vehicle for
transportation. Mr. Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director, stated that the squads are in -
demand that makes as -needed availability and he commented on the essential role the
inmates take in cleaning the City. Mayor Randels stated that their food, drink and uniforms
are provided through the County. Mr. Gardulski replied to Mr. Treverton that the squad is
given a task list and a City employee may be available periodically to answer any citizen
concerns. Mayor Randels replied to Mr. Morgan that these are minimum risk inmates
performing the work. Ms. Judy Hale expressed thanks for the inmates work in keeping the
City clean.
No formal motion was made on the item. A roll call vote to Approve the Contract
with the Florida Department of Corrections for an Inmate Work Squad carried 5-0
with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For;
Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For.
5. Motion to Approve: Renewal of the Landscaping Agreement with Nick's
Landscaping.
Mayor Randels reviewed the scope of services and noted the inclusion of Thurm Blvd. and
the palm trees at the ball field and Manatee Sanctuary Park. Mr. Gardulski stated that Nick
has retained the rates of the original contract. He also noted that the City would bid the
service in the upcoming year. Mayor Randels suggested including the maintenance of the
North Atlantic sign and the North State Road A1A sign. Mr. Morgan also suggested
including the new stormwater park.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog and seconded by Mr. Miller to
Approve the Renewal of the Landscaping Agreement with Nick's Landscaping in
the Amount of $104, 215.44. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as
follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor
Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For.
6. Motion to Approve: Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cocoa for Utility
Billing Services.
Mayor Randels explained that this is an update to the 1995 Water and Sewer billing
service Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cocoa. Mayor Randels stated that the City
contracted with the City of Cocoa to consolidate the sewer rate billing on the water bill. At
this time the City of Cocoa requests an increase of a flat rate of $0.85 per and $0.35 per
service for the billing service. Mr. Treverton expressed that the City Manager's
recommendation to continue the billing service through the City of Cocoa has proven to be
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a good decision. Ms. Bowers pointed out that the City of Cocoa handles all administration
and regulatory services. Mr. Nicholas asked if the Stormwater fee is an additional fee. Ms.
Bowers replied that the cost is $0.85 for Sewer and all other services are $0.35 more per
service. Mr. Boucher explained that during Garbage Contract negotiations this cost could
be absorbed by the garbage company. Mayor Randels concluded that the total fee is
$1.90.
A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded Mr. Treverton to Approve the
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cocoa for Utility Billing Services. The vote on
the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr.
Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For.
7. Motion to Approve: Amendment to the Police Service Contract.
Mr. Boucher reported a change in the previous request from nine to eleven laptop
computers at a cost change from $21,681.00 to $26,785.00. Interim Commander Gary
Young replied that two of the computers included in the count were on loan from the
Computer Services Division. Commander Young stated that he also provided a change
order from Dell to Gateways products in that the Gateways' have dual ports to facilitate
quick downloads and uploads. He explained that the Gateway laptops also interface with
Global Positioning System [GPS] technology. This assists in deploying officers to a crime
scene. Mayor Randels asked why Windows 2000 was chosen as the operating system.
Commander Young explained that Windows 2000 worked most effectively with the other
law enforcement software programs. Mr. Morgan asked what is being done with the old
equipment. Mr. Boucher replied that these laptops might have limited use due to the
processing speed. Mr. Treverton asked why this purchase was not included during the
budget cycle. Commander Young replied that the intention was to use funds remaining in
the budget; however, it was the City's decision to use those funds for other purposes. Mr.
Michael Zucco asked if there were any value in using NEXTEL phone services since their
product features some GPS functionality. Commander Young replied that the NEXTEL
does not interface well with existing public safety products.
A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to
Approve the Amendment to the Police Service Contract in the Amount of
$26,785.00. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro
Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr.
Treverton, For.
8. Motion to Approve: Code Enforcement Lien Settlement Agreement.
Mr. Todd Morley, Building Official, stated this was a request from Mr. Patel. The Code
Enforcement Board called for lot paving prior to releasing the lien. The City concurrently
desired to acquire an easement to beautify the sign area in front of Mr. Patel's business.
Ms. Alexander inspected the parking lot and found it near compliance. Mr. Patel submitted
a quote for $6,000 to have the paving work done. Mayor Randels expressed concern with
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the time taken so far for Mr. Patel to come into compliance. Mr. Patel purchased the
property in 2001 and he made some repairs in that he did not need a permit to do so. In
2002 an inspection found him in noncompliance. He made further repairs but did not call
the Building Department for a subsequent inspection and the Code Board imposed a lien.
Mayor Randels recounted that Mr. Patel was first cited and received an order to comply
with the City Code by October 21, 2001 and obtain a permit to pave the parking lot. The
City filed a lien. However, Mr. Patel replied in July that he did not need a permit and stated
that he was in compliance. On August 5, 2003 Mr. Patel requested a hearing before the
Code Enforcement Board and was heard on August 21, 2003. Mayor Randels related that
Mr. Patel made a request for reconsideration of the imposed fine; however, nothing was
ever done with the parking lot. Mr. Patel asked if the parking lot needed to be done before
the landscaping effort. Mayor Randels replied that Mr. Patel was asking the City to forego
a lien of about $20,000. Mayor Randels stated for clarification that the City would move Mr.
Patel's ground sign, pay a cost of up to $3,000 for the ground sign relocation and also
release the lien without any reciprocal effort on Mr. Patel's part.
Mr. Treverton asked the City Attorney for clarification on the Mayor's concern with Mr.
Patel not completing the final action and inquired as to the City remedies. Attorney
Garganese replied that Mr. Patel received a quote for repaving and due to beautification
efforts from the City, the City would move his sign and Mr. Patel would come into
compliance by paving his parking lot. Mr. Morgan reminded that the release of lien was
contingent upon Mr. Patel's action of paving the parking lot. Attorney Garganese clarified
that the satisfaction would not be recorded until Mr. Patel paves the parking lot. Attorney
Garganese pointed out that the Release of Lien application process was the result of an
ordinance that allows the Council to set the conditional agreement for said release. This
could be clarified with language in paragraph 4.2 in that the Satisfaction and Release of
Lien would only occur upon paving of the parking lot. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog asked if Mr.
Patel would continue with the south half and six months later north half of the building? Mr.
Morley said that the Council decided on the lot coverage size at a previous meeting. Mr.
Morley stated that the plan was to gain the easements, then Mr. Patel would pave the
parking lot and the City would release the lien. Mayor Randels read a letter dated August
21, 2003 in which the Board recommended to the Council that at the completion of the
parking lot that the City would release the lien.
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog requested clarification on what portion of the lot would be paved.
Mr. Boucher stated that if the southern half was the only half in violation, then that was the
portion to be paved. The northern half might be another issue. Mr. Boucher explained that
the Code Enforcement Board's recommendation to the Council was based on what
needed to be done. Mayor Randels recommended a motion to table the item until
adequate language for the agreement could be established. Mayor Randels requested to
know the correct amount of the lien. Mr. Morley said that his understanding was that the
lien was frozen when Mr. Patel came into compliance. Mr. Jim Hale stated that the Code
Enforcement Board did freeze the lien at $12,000 with the stipulation that Mr. Patel would
acquire a paving permit within the next six months. Mr. Gene Petre asked if there were
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any stipulations on the paving standards. Mr. Morley replied that one -inch paving is the
requirement.
A motion was made by Mayor Randels to table the item. The motion to table failed
for lack of a second.
A motion was made by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to
Approve Code Enforcement Lien Settlement Agreement Contingent Upon Mr. Patel
Re -Paving the South and Side Parking Lot Areas within Two Weeks After
Completion of the Beautification Project and Re -Paving Completion within 30 days.
The vote on the motion carried 4-1 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog,
For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Randels, Against and Mr. Treverton,
For.
ORDINANCES: FIRST PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Motion to Approve: Ordinance No. 01-2004; Amending Chapter 82, Buildings
and Building Regulations, Relating to the Permitting, Installation and
Location of Temporary Storage Units, at first reading.
Mayor Randels read Ordinance No. 01-2004 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 82, BUILDINGS
AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, RELATING TO THE PERMITTING, INSTALLATION
AND LOCATION OF TEMPORARY STORAGE UNITS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF PROOF INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, INCORPORATION
INTO THE CODE, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Randels explained the development of the Portable On Demand Storage [PODS]
ordinance to protect public safety and to provide for aesthetic value. The ordinance
addresses two items in residential areas: 1) one POD per lot; maximum size of 10 ft. by 24
ft. long by 9 -ft. in height, and 2) maximum time use of 30 -days with 2 placements per year.
For commercial property: 1) one POD per half acre, not to exceed three PODS per lot, 2)
maximum time use of 30 -days with 2 placements per year and 3) a no -stacking regulation.
Mr. Morgan asked that the Council consider this ordinance running concurrently with
building construction due to time constraints on such projects. Attorney Garganese replied
that Section (e)(1) addresses construction purposes. Attorney Garganese pointed out that
there is a requirement in the ordinance to remove the portable storage prior to an imminent
hurricane. Mr. Treverton asked if the portable storage had a setback requirement? Mr.
Morley stated that he would want to ensure accessibility, however a POD is for temporary
use. Mr. Morley requested to address the supplier's responsibility. Mayor Randels read
that a supplier is required to obtain a permit prior to POD use. The permit contains the
date, time of issuance, installation, removal and name and address of POD recipient.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog and seconded by Mr. Treverton to
Approve Ordinance No. 01-2004 at first reading. The vote on the motion carried 5-0
with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For;
Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For.
10. Motion to Approve: Ordinance No. 02-2004; Amending Chapter 110 Relating
to the Sale of "Fireworks"; Providing for a Definition of "Fireworks";
Providing for the Fireworks Sales as Permitted Use within the Light Industrial
(M-1) Zoning District, at first reading.
Mayor Randels read Ordinance No. 02-2004 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; AMENDING
CHAPTER 110 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF FIREWORKS,
PROVIDING FOR A DEFINITION OF FIREWORKS; PROVIDING FOR FIREWORKS
SALES AS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M-1) ZONING
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS, INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE, SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Randels explained the sales, display and storage of fireworks is an evidenced
safety hazard by the Consumer Products Safety Commission 2002 Annual Report and the
Florida Statutes Chapter 791, 2003. The County Commission plans to limit the sale of
fireworks to the heavy industrial zoning district areas and these fireworks facilities would
look to the cities next to establish a business. The Council chose to address this issue for
the City's safety since the County ordinance would not apply. Mr. Morgan asked if
annexation should occur would the two existing establishments be grandfathered -in.
Attorney Garganese replied that an ordinance could be drafted to address their non-
conforming use. Mr. Boucher noted that zoning issues would need to be addressed during
an annexation process.
Mr. Buzz Petsos said that this ordinance would alleviate any future establishments and he
recommended a fine on those individuals that discharge fireworks. Mr. Morgan replied that
law enforcement related the difficulty of enforcing fines during a previous workshop
meeting. Mr. Jim Hale stated that Animal Control fines are $40.00 and he called for a
larger fine. Mr. Petsos stated that the City of Cocoa Beach has set a fine. Attorney
Garganese stated that both the police and code enforcement regulate those fines.
Discussion ensued on an amount of fine. Officer Bob Aoun addressed the need to
establish who is fined if the perpetrator is younger than 18 -years -of -age. Mr. Gene Petre
concurred with Mr. Petsos on the fireworks discharge problem. The Council directed the
City Manager to research a method of issuing tickets. Mr. Petsos requested to agenda the
fireworks discharge regulatory efforts portion.
A motion was made by Mr. Morgan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to
Approve Ordinance No. 02-2004; Amending Chapter 110 Relating to the Sale of
"Fireworks" at first reading. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as
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follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Randels,
For and Mr. Treverton, For.
11. Motion to Approve: Ordinance No. 03-2004; Amending Chapter 94, Signs of
the Code of Ordinances, at first reading.
Mayor Randels read Ordinance No. 03-2004 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 94, SIGNS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
REVISING THE PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE CHAPTER MODIFYING DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF TEMPORARY SIGNS; AMENDING THE SIGN
APPLICATION AND PERMIT PROCEDURES; AMENDING APPENDIX B SCHEDULE OF
FEES RELATED TO SIGN PERMIT FEES; MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS, INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Randels reviewed the Code amendments and pointed out that specific references
to signs were eliminated. Attorney Garganese explained that the amendments to the code
ensure that all on -premise temporary signs were given the same treatment. Mr. Treverton
inquired about political campaign signs that are placed long before an election when our
new code requires 60 -days. Discussion established that the signs might be removed for a
time and then reinstalled.
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog referred to how the 60 -day time limit would apply to the political
signs that are currently erected. Mayor Randels replied that the ordinance is consistently
applied to all signs. Mr. Morgan called for some flexibility until another community enacts
regulations. Attorney Garganese stated that similar temporary on -premise sign regulations
exist in the City of Casselberry and others. He stated that for 120 days or 1/3 of the
calendar year, a person could post a temporary on -premise sign as long as the size
requirements are met. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog addressed Section 94-76 referring to public
interest as an exemption and posed if an election related to public interest. Mayor Randels
read the definition of a public interest as "a charitable, educational or religious public
event."
Mr. Petsos inquired about liability due to freedom of speech. Attorney Garganese replied
that the ordinance would impose time, place and manner restrictions. Mr. Morgan and
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog expressed concern since this ordinance would apply to a current
election in which the candidates have already qualified. Mayor Randels pointed out that
this would apply to future elections by reason of the time it is adopted. Mr. Boucher
reminded of signs yet to be installed due to the upcoming Presidential election year. Mayor
Pro Tem Hoog expressed that enforcement was minimally applied during previous City
elections. Attorney Garganese concluded that addressing temporary on -premise signs in a
consistent manner would benefit the City.
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A motion was made by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Mr. Miller to Approve
Ordinance No. 03-2004; Amending Chapter 94, Signs of the Code of Ordinances, at
first reading.
A motion was made by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Mr. Morgan to Table
Ordinance No. 03-2004 until the next City Council Meeting on March 2, 2004. The
vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr.
Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For.
RESOLUTIONS:
12. Motion to Adopt: Resolution No. 2004-09; Officially Naming Streets Joe
Place, Maria Court and Manny Lane in the Perlas Del Mar Subdivision.
Mayor Randels read Resolution No. 2004-09 by title.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA; OFFICIALLY NAMING JOE PLACE, MARIA COURT AND MANNY
LANE, ALL LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL IN THE PERLAS DEL
MAR PROJECT AND MORE PARTICULARLY DEPICTED ON COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A'
ATTACHED HERETO; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PLACE THE NAMED PRIVATE ROADWAYS ON THE
OFFICIAL MAPS OF RECORD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS RECORDATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Randels stated the location of these streets on North Atlantic Avenue as the former
site of Maggie's Mini Nursery. Mr. Boucher replied to the Mayor that the City orders street
signs when a private road intersects a public street.
There was no further comment.
A motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Treverton to Adopt
Resolution No. 2004-09; Officially Naming Streets Joe Place, Maria Court and Manny
Lane in the Perlas Del Mar Subdivision. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with
voting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Miller, For; Mr. Morgan, For; Mayor
Randels, For and Mr. Treverton, For.
REPORTS:
1. City Manager
Mr. Boucher reported that the Sister City visit from the Portugal is scheduled for July 12th
and 13th. There are eight public officials anticipated in the tour and those officials are
responsible for their guests.
Mr. Boucher attended the Brevard County Transportation Impact Fee meeting and
acquired $50,000 for the design and engineering for the North Atlantic Avenue and Central
Blvd. intersection project.
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• Mr. Boucher met with developer Mr. Martin Greene who is proposing a mixed-use
European concept on 7 -acres of land. If Council were receptive, Mr. Greene could present
his concept plan to the Planning and Zoning Board.
• Mr. Boucher reported that Rick Harris of the Royal Canadian Bank was appointed the Chair
of the Freedom 7 Senior Center and asked if the City would consider a proposal of leasing
the Cape Canaveral City Hall for the Freedom 7 Senior Center. Mr. Boucher reported
that the Johnson Controls building is still for sale at $1.3 million with an additional cost for
renovations. Mr. Ron Ordway, of VDC Display Systems, expressed that he too bid on the
Johnson Controls building and asked why the City would counter bid private industry that
generates more business and employment. The City Manager will provide additional
information on City Hall expansion/ relocation and will continue discussion with Rick Harris.
• Mr. Boucher asked how many Council members planned to attend Legislative Days and
scheduled a Code Review Meeting for March 2nd at 5:00 P.M. Mayor Randels would
attend Legislative Days.
2. Staff
Public Works Director
• Mr. Gardulski reported on the completed stormwater box on International Drive.
Building Official
• Mr. Morley reported on forthcoming land clearing for the Majestic Bay project.
City Attorney
• Attorney Garganese reported that the ordinance on adult arcade slot machines would be
on the next agenda.
There were no other staff reports.
2. City Council
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog
• Mayor Pro Tem Hoog addressed the Space Coast League of Cities nomination of
Attorney Paul Gougelman, III for the Attorney of the Year award. He requested a letter from
the City in support of the League's resolution. Council members agreed.
AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD:
There was no public comment.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M..
Rocky Randels, MAYOR
Susan Stills, CITY CLERK
Meeting Type: Regular
Meeting Date 03-02-04
AGENDA
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Ordinances -2°d Reading
Item
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No.
Exhibits Attached:
AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 01-2004, AMENDING CHAPTER 82, RELATING TO THE
PERMITTING, INSTALLATION AND LOCATION OF TEMPORARY STORAGE
UNITS
DEPT./DIVISION: GROWTH MANAGEMENT/PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
Requested Action:
City Council consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 01-2004, amending Chapter 82, relating to the permitting,
installation and location of temporary storage units, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board.
Summary Explanation & Background:
See attached ordinance.
I recommend approval.
Exhibits Attached:
Ordinance No. 01-2004
City Man s Office ' "
Department GROWTH MGMT/PLANNING
`-/ --'
&ZONING BOARD
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ORDINANCE NO. 01-2004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 82, BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS, RELATING TO THE
PERMITTING, INSTALLATION AND LOCATION OF
TEMPORARY STORAGE UNITS; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS, INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE,
SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under Section 2(b), Article VIII, of the Florida
Constitution to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by law;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the use of temporary storage units by residents and
businesses of the City have dramatically increased in the past few years; and
WHEREAS, this increase in use of temporary storage units has posed new aesthetic and
safety concerns for the community which should be legislatively addressed by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Cape Canaveral recognizes the need to protect property
values by restricting the installation of temporary storage units; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby recognizes and finds that prohibiting the installation
of temporary storage units, except on a temporary basis for limited purposes, furthers the aesthetic
and historical character of the community, especially residential neighborhoods and furthers the
safety and security of property and life during serious weather situations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, hereby finds this
Ordinance to be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Cape
Canaveral.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
County, Florida as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by
reference as legislative findings and the intent and purpose of the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral.
City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance No. 01-2004
Page 1 of 4
Section 2. Code Amendment. Chapter 82, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the
Code of Ordinances, City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby amended as follows (underlined type
indicates additions and strikeont type indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a deletion
from this Ordinance of text existing in Chapter 82. It is intended that the text in Chapter 82 denoted
by the asterisks and set forth in this Ordinance shall remain unchanged from the language existing
prior to adoption of this Ordinance):
CHAPTER 82. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
***
ARTICLE XVI. TEMPORARY STORAGE UNITS
Sec. 82-400. Temporary storage units.
(a) Definition. For purposes of this section, "temporary storage unit" shall mean a
structure designed and used primarily for storage of building materials, personal or commercial
goods and belongings, and other such material, and that is not intended for permanent installation.
Permit Required. A supplier of a temporqa storage unit shall obtain a permit issued
by the building department prior to supplying and installing or allowing to be installed a temporary
storage unit within the City of Cape Canaveral. The permit shall be limited to a specific address and
shall allow the installation at such address pursuant to the requirements of this Section and
applicable provisions of the City Code including, but not limited to, zoning provisions. Aep rmit
fee shall be required by resolution of the city council and collected by the city. The permit shall
contain the dates and times of issuance, installation and removal, the name of the person to whom
the tempora storage unit is supplied, and the address at which the tempor , storage unit will be
installed.
(c) Residential Proper a. Temporary storage units are permitted on property zoned or
used for residential purposes under the following criteria:
A maximum of one (1) temporary storage unit is allowed per lot.
The maximum size of the temporary storage unit is ten (10) feet wide,
twenty-four (24) feet long, and nine (9) feet high.
The maximum time for the temporga storage unit to remain on the lot shall
be thirty (30) consecutive days with a maximum of two (2) placements per
City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance No. 01-2004
Page 2 of 4
Commercial and Industrial Property. Temporary storage units are permitted on
property zoned or used for commercial or industrial purposes under the following criteria:
A maximum of one (1) temporary storage unit is allowed per half acre, not
to exceed three (3) temporary storage units per lot.
The maximum time for the temporary storage unit to remain on the lot shall
be thirty (30) consecutive days with a maximum of two (2) placements per
year.
The temporar storage torage units shall not be stacked on top of one another.
(e) Exceptions. The regulations set forth in Subsections (c), (d)(1) and (d)(2) shall not
apply to temporary storage units that are:
Installed for construction purposes and in conjunction with a valid and
unexpired building_ permit, in accordance with Section 553.73(8), Florida
Statutes, or
Authorized by resolution of the City Council and installed during any period
declared an emergency within the City of Cape Canaveral by any
governmental authority.
(f) Weather Emergency Removal. In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane watch
issued by the National Weather Service, the city shall have the right to order the supplier and
property owner to remove the temporM storage unit by providingthe supplier at least twenty-four
(24) hours notice of removal. In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane warning issued by the
National Weather Service, the tempora yry storage unit shall be immediately removed by the supplier
and property owner after the warning being issued. In such situations, the city shall have the right
to enter the property and remove the temporary storage unit if the supplier and property owner do
not remove the temporary storage unit as required by this subsection. The supplier and property
owner, jointly and severally, shall be liable for all removal costs incurred by the city and failure to
pay said costs, upon demand b the he city, shall constitute a code violation and shall result in a lien
being imposed pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, in the amount of said costs.
(M Permit Extensions. For good cause shown by the owner of the property at which the
temporary storage unit will be supplied, the time periods set forth in subparagraphs (c) and (d) may
be extended b try manager, provided an extension granted by the city manager shall not extend
more than thirty (30) consecutive days. Good cause being limited to emergencies and situations
where there exists a reasonable risk or threat to life and property damage.
City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance No. 01-2004
Page 3 of 4
Liability. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the supplier and property
owner shall be jointly and severally liable for any violation under this Section 82-400.
Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior
inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council, or parts of prior ordinances and
resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Incorporation Into Code. This Ordinance shall be incorporated into the
Cape Canaveral City Code and any section or paragraph number or letter and any heading may be
changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion shall
be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this day of
.2004.
ATTEST:
SUSAN STILLS, City Clerk
First Reading:
Legal Ad published:
Second Reading:
ROCKY RANDELS, Mayor
For Against
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Cape Canaveral only:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
Bob Hoog
Steve Miller
Jim Morgan
Rocky Randels
Richard Treverton
City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance No. 01-2004
Page 4 of 4
Sent By: BROWN,SALZMAN,WEISS&BARQANESE; 407 425 9596; Feb -11-04 5:33PM; Page 1/4
Brown, Salzman, , eiss & Garganese, P, A.
livo Landmark Cinler
225 Last Robinson Street, .Swire 660
Pnst Office Box 2873
orlundo, Floridu 32802-2873
(407) 425-9566
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To: Bennett Boucher
Fax: 321-868-1224
From: Jeffrey P. Buak
Pages (including this one): 4
File: Cape - General
Subject: Temporary Outdoor Storage Ordinance - PODS
If there are any questions regarding this fax,
please call 407/425-9566.
Thi: faatatile tme.ewge tt anrrrneyielientprivilered material and ia, accordinxty, Confidential. %lilt message it intended am6-, far the individual nr
entity nunted ubuve. ijdw re(-viveer of tltlS jow%yage is pied the intonded recipient, Plea- her a&ised that anydi88ominalkw, d4fribxdiun, up, cuyying
nJtHia enmmuniennnn ic.atrict!}'prnhtbimd t%you have recenvd this communication ite error. please notify ut by telephone imtnediatelyami return
the original mexraW to eilher above uthHrss ria the U.B. Mail. t hank you.
COMMENTS:
ttennett, attached is Information received by the PODS company at last nights cocoa
Council Meeting. Please attach to the agenda for Cape Council review. This
information confirms the danger these storage containers pose, especially on a
arrier island such as Cape Canaveral. IJ you have any questions, please call.
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Mr. Roy Courtney
PODS
606145- St. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Re: Wind Load Calculations
Dear Roy:
In accordance with your request we have evaluated both the 12 foot and the 16 foot PODS to
determine wind velocities that can be withstood prior to overtuming. We have evaluated these both empty
and full. Our findings are as follows!
The 12 foot POD will withstand approximately 79 to 80 mile per hour winds empty. This is
baked upon an empty weight of 2,106 pounds and the dimension that you have provided.
This same POD with the addition of 2,260 pounds will withstand 110 mile per hour winds,
2. The 16 foot POD will withstand approximately 75 mile per hour winds based on 2,500 pounds
empty weight.
This same POD with the addition of 3,312 pounds will withstand 110 mile per hourwinds prior
to oveRum.
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happen. Specifically, it is assumed that the PODS are sitting fiat on the ground other than the 4 x 4 posts.
It also assumes a uniform toad of dead weight in the box
Please advise if you need anything further in this regard.
Sincerely.
MJGlag MICHAEL J. GAYLOR, P.E.
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May 16, 2000 E -Mal' govim" eaw.cem
RE: Stress evaluation of 16'_gnd 12' RQDs storage containers
The following Is a report of our findings of the stress analysis of IS' and 12' PODS storage containers under
slacking conditions. The analysis evaluated the 12' PODS container system only, It was found to be under a
greater stress than the 16' container. The analysis was based on drawings, weights, and loads furnished by
PODS INC.
1.0 EVALUATION CONDITIONS -
1.1 16' unit loaded weighs 17,500 each. Uniformly distributed loading. Weight of Container and internal load.
12' unit loaded weighs 16,001) each. Uniformly distributed loading: Weight of container and Internal load.
16' unit at 12,500l1'6487.3 Ibaftrtning R..
12' unit at 10,000/12;$33.3 IbOunning ft "
1.2 Evaluate a1 two units stacked on top of a third bottom unit. Total loading on the bottom unit is 20,000 lbs.
1.3 Load is placed directly down on top of bottom bad, not slid across bottom container.
1.4 Load is directed straight down and point loading through bottom 4"x4" members.
1.5 Evaluate top angle iron members as simply supported beam, Evaluate at worst condition normal loading.
1.6 Evaluate column supports as unbraced short columns.
2.0 EVALUATION FINDINGS:
2.1 Top angle iron beam members are sufficient to carry the load outlined above. Working stress is 21,596
psi. This is slightly above industrial standards but well within working limits for this application, h is also
conservative in light of the simply supported method of evaluation.
2.2 Columns are sufficient to carry the load as outlined above.
2.3 Interior upper comer bracing is sufficient under normal and nominal conditions. It is pointed out that the
design should not be put undet significant lateral loads, such as sliding one container over on top of the
other. This could result in Wi loading the' columns and cause the comer brackets tb'detiect or deform.
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3.0 UUNULU51ON'
3.1 Stacking containers under the conditions as stated above should not result in failure
or deforming. Lateral loading should be kept to nominal conditions, or very little sliding while stacking
Containers Cnnlainem Shnidd be loaded straighl down ss much at pocciblo.
This analysis was a general overview of the construction system as stated above and not an in depth stress
analysis of the system and materials. Our conclusions are based on the information presented.
The calculations for this analysis are available upon request
We thank you for the opportunity to be of service on this project. If we can be of further service please contact
US.
Sincerely,
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MICHAEL J. GAYLOR, P.E.
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City of Cape Canaveral
CM OF
CAPE CANAVERAL
February 4, 2004
To: Bennett Boucher, City Manager
Susan Stills, City Clerk
From: Bea McNeely, Chairperson, Planning & Zoning Board
Re: Recommendation to City Council Regarding Regulating Temporary Storage
Containers
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The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed a draft ordinance regarding regulating temporary
storage containers (PODS) at the meeting held on January 28, 2004 and unanimously
recommended approval to City Council. The Board noted that enforcement of this
ordinance should be handled through city code enforcement and property owner(s) shall
be cited for violating this code not the supplier of the container.
Please schedule this proposed ordinance on an upcoming meeting agenda.
105 Polk Avenue • Post Office Box 326 • Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-0326
Telephone: (321) 868-1220 • SUNCOM: 982-1220 • FAX: (321) 868-1248
www.myflorida.com/cape • e-mail: ccapecanaveral@cfl.rr.com
Meeting Type: Regular
Meeting Date 03-02-04
AGENDA
Heading
Ordinances -2"d Reading
Item
3
No.
I recommend approval.
AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 02-2004, AMENDING CHAPTER 110, RELATING TO THE SALE
OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE M-1 ZONING DISTRICT
DEPT./DIVISION: GROWTH MANAGEMENT/PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
Requested Action:
City Council consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 02-2004, amending Chapter 110, relating to the sale of
fireworks; providing for fireworks sales as a permitted use within the light industrial M-1 Zoning District, as
recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board.
Summary Explanation & Background:
See attached ordinance. Brevard County is in the process of enacting similar zoning legislation.
I recommend approval.
Exhibits Attached:
Ordinance No. 02-2004
City Mana is }Office
Department GROWTH MGMT/PLANNING
&ZONING BOARD
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ORDINANCE NO. 02-2004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 110 OF THE CITY
CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF FIREWORKS;
PROVIDING FOR A DEFINITION OF "FIREWORKS";
PROVIDING FOR FIREWORKS SALES AS A
PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
(M-1) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS, INCORPORATION INTO THE
CODE, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under Section 2(b), Article VIII, of
the State Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when
expressly prohibited by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the sale, display, and storage of fireworks is
inherently hazardous, as evidenced by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
"2002 Fireworks Annual Report" and Chapter 791, Florida Statutes (2003); and
WHEREAS, the County Commission is currently considering an ordinance
which will limit fireworks sales, within the unincorporated sections of the County, to the
heavy industrial zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes this Ordinance is necessary as upon
enactment of the County's ordinance businesses engaged or desiring to engage in the sale
of fireworks will look to locate within municipal commercial districts, unless otherwise
prohibited; and
WHEREAS, the proliferation of the sale of fireworks in the City's limited
commercial districts would be a danger and detriment to the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, hereby
finds this ordinance to be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of
the citizens of Cape Canaveral.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Brevard County, Florida as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by
reference as legislative findings and the intent and purpose of the City Council of the City
of Cape Canaveral.
City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance No. 02-2004
Page 1 of 3
Section 2. Code Amendment. That Chapter 110, entitled Zoning, of the Code of
Ordinances, City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, are hereby amended as follows: (underlined
type indicates additions and strikeeut type indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *)
indicate a deletion from the Ordinance of text existing in Chapter 110. It is intended that
the text in sections Chapter 110 denoted by the asterisks and set forth in this Ordinance
shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior to adoption of this Ordinance).
CHAPTER 110 — ZONING
ARITCLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 110-1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Fireworks means any combustible or explosive composition or substance or
combinations of substances or any article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible
or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, as defined by
Section 791.01(4)(a), Florida Statutes, as may be amended. "Fireworks" does not mean
sparklers or novelties, trick noisemakers, toy pistols or other devices in which parer caps
containingtenty-five hundredths grains or less of explosive compound or mixture are
used, as defined by Section 791.01(4)(b) and (c), Florida Statutes.
Fireworks sales facilities means any place or premises used for the sale or other
distribution, whether permanent or seasonal, of Fireworks. The sale of Fireworks shall
only be permitted within the light industrial (M-1) zoning district.
ARTICLE VII. DISTRICTS
DIVISION 6. M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Sec. 110-352. Principal uses and structures.
In the M-1 light industrial and research and development district, the following
uses and structures are permitted, provided any use or group of uses that are developed,
either separately or, if developed as a unit with certain site improvements, shared in
common, meet requirements of article IX of this chapter:
City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance No. 02-2004
Page 2 of 3
Fireworks sales facilities.
Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior
inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council, or parts of prior
ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the
conflict.
Section 4. Incorporation Into Code. This ordinance shall be incorporated into the
Cape Canaveral City Code and any section or paragraph number or letter and any heading
may be changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court
of competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such
portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this
day of , 2004.
ATTEST:
ROCKY RANDELS, Mayor
For Against
Bob Hoog
Steve Miller
SUSAN STILLS, City Clerk Jim Morgan
Rocky Randels
Richard Treverton
First Reading:
Legal Ad published:
Second Reading:
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Cape Canaveral only:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance No. 02-2004
Page 3 of 3
City of Cape Canaveral
February 3, 2004
Bennett Boucher, City Manager
Susan Stills, City Clerk
Bea McNeely, Chairperson, Planning & Zoning Board
Re: Proposed Ordinance Regulating Retail Sales of Fireworks
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The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed the above referenced ordinance regarding
restricting the sale of fireworks. Following discussion, by a 3 to 2 majority vote, the
Planning & Zoning Board concluded to recommend approval.
Please schedule this proposed ordinance on an upcoming meeting agenda.
105 Polk Avenue • Post Office Box 326 • Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-0326
Telephone: (321) 868-1220 • SUNCOM: 982-1220 • FAX: (321) 868-1248
www.myflorida.com/cape • e-mail: ccapecanaveral@cfl.rr.com
2B TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 10_ 7nn4
NOTICE OF ZONING
CATEGORY CHANGE
The City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
proposes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-2004
I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 110 OF THE
CITY CODE RELATING TO THE SALE
OF FIREWORKS; PROVIDING FOR A
DEFINITION OF "FIREWORKS";
PROVIDING FOR FIREWORKS SALES
AS PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M-1) ZONING
DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS,
INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE,
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A PUBLIC HEARING will be held by the City
Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, on
Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. in
the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape
Canaveral, Florida.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in
the Office of the City Clerk and may be viewed
during regular working hours, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Section 286.1015, Florida
Statutes, the City hereby advises the public
that: If a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the City Council with respect
to any matter considered at this meeting, that
person will need a record of the proceedings,
and, for such purpose that person may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. This notice does not
constitute consent by the City for the
introduction or admission into evidence of
otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence,
nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not
otherwise allowed by law. Persons with
disabilities needing assistance to participate in
any of these proceedings should contact the
City Clerk's office (868-1221) 48 hours in
advance of the meeting.
Susan Stills, CMC, City Clerk D32382
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NOTICE OF ZONING
CATEGORY CHANGE
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The City of Cape Canaveral, Florida proposes to
adopt the following ordinance:
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INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE,
SEVERABILITY AND AN 'EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING will be held by the
City Council of the City of Cape, Canaveral, on
Tuesday; March 2, 2004 of 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall
Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral; Florida.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file in the
Office of the City Clerk and may be viewed during.
regular working hours, Monday- through Friday,:`
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8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"Pursuant to "Section. 286. 1015, Florida Statutes,
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decides to -appeal" any decision"'ma by the City
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this "meeting, that person will need'a record" of the
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proceedings, an'd' for"such" purpose that:`person
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the '
proceedings is made, which record includes the
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testimony and evidence' upon which the appeal is '
to be based. ` This notice does not constitute
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consent by the ;City ;for the introduction or
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admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible
or ;irrelevant evidence, nor `does itauthorize
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challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by
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law. Persons with disabilities needing assistance
to participate in any of these proceedings should
contact the City Clerks office (868-1221) 48 hours
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in advance of the meeting.
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Meeting Type: Regular
Meeting Date 03-02-04
AGENDA
Heading
Ordinances -I' Reading
Item
4
No.
City Council tabled this item due to concerns of the upcoming elections.
AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 03-2004, AMENDING CHAPTER 94, SIGNS
DEPT./DIVISION: GROWTH MANAGEMENT/PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
Requested Action:
City Council consider at first reading amending Chapter 94, Signs, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning
Board.
Summary Explanation & Background:
The amendments revise the limitations on temporary signage within the City. The amendments are underlined
within the proposed (14) page ordinance.
City Council tabled this item due to concerns of the upcoming elections.
The ordinance is well written. May I suggest City Council consider an effective date to minimize the effects this will
have on the upcoming election.
I recommend approval.
Exhibits Attached:
Ordinance No. 03-2004
City Manage !s -Mee _ - '
Department GROWTH MGMT/PLANNING
&ZONING BOARD
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ORDINANCE NO. 03-2004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 94, SIGNS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES;
REVISING THE PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE
CHAPTER; MODIFYING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING
FOR THE REGULATION OF TEMPORARY SIGNS;
AMENDING THE SIGN APPLICATION AND PERMIT
PROCEDURES; AMENDING APPENDIX B SCHEDULE OF
FEES RELATED TO SIGN PERMIT FEES; MAKING
CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS, INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE,
SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under Section 2(b), Article VIII, of the
State Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly
prohibited by law; and
WHEREAS, through the enactment of this Ordinance, the City Council desires to
preserve and improve the quality of urban life and aesthetics within the City of Cape Canaveral.
See Members of the City Council v. Taxpayers for Vincent, 466 U.S. 789 (1984); Metromedia,
Inc. v. City of San Diego, 453 U.S. 490 (1981); and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the limitations on temporary signage within the
City of Cape Canaveral, as provided herein, are unrelated to viewpoint and the content of any
message, and will further the City's legitimate and substantial government interest in minimizing
sight pollution and traffic and safety hazards to persons and property during high winds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the goals of this Ordinance are unrelated to the
suppression of free expression; and
WHEREAS, aesthetic interests are a legitimate basis for regulating signs. See, e.g., Lake
Wales v. Lamar Advertising Ass'n oLakeland, 414 So. 2d 1030 (Fla.); Messer v. City of
Douglasville, Ga., 975 F. 2d 1505 (11` Cir. 1992); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral finds that this Ordinance is
in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Cape Canaveral.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
County, Florida, as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals, are hereby fully incorporated herein by this
reference as legislative findings and the intent and purpose of the City Council of the City of
Cape Canaveral.
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Section 2. Code Amendment. Chapter 94 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, is hereby amended as follows (underlined type indicates additions and
str-ikeeut type indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a deletion from this Ordinance
of text existing in Chapter 94. It is intended that the text in Chapter 94 denoted by the asterisks
and set forth in this Ordinance shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior to
adoption of this Ordinance):
CHAPTER 94. SIGNS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 94-1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
***
Off-site or off -premises sign means a sign identifying an activity which is not on the premises
where the sign is located or products or services which are not available on the premises where
the sign is located.
On-site or on -premises sign means 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. related in its subjeet matter- to the pf-effliseS OR
whieh it is leeated.
***
Public interest sign means a charitable, educational or
religious special event.
***
Sign means any surface, fabric, device or display, whether illuminated or non -illuminated,
designed to identify, announce, direct or inform, and that ,
ground sign, wall sign, ifluminated sign, pr-qjeeting sign, t _n, awning sign, eanepy
stg{r, and—stFeet—eleek and ine-ludes any anneuneemeet, deelar-ation, demenstr-atieffl, display,
a used te adv tote the interests ef aiiy pefsen, busifiess of even
whenis placed out-of-doors in view of the general public. For pur oses of this Chapter, the
term "sign" includes all structural members.
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pelifieal of: non pelifieal office,
%es, levy or- any other- issue(s) tha
, ,
Temporary signs means a sign displayed before, during or after an event or occurrence scheduled
at a specific time and place, inclusive for example real estate signs, for sale and for rent signs
banner signs, construction signs, and NASA launch signs. signs eenst-F eted E)f cloth, e
lightfabrie,e-&&dbear-d, lbeaM, pljweed of-etheFlight nater -i with or- without ff mlCT
intended to be displayed feF the extent of fifne as allewed in the speeifie seefiens f this ehapte..
Sec. 94-2. Purpose and scope.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the number, size, type, use, design, construction
and location of signs within the City. These regulations are established in order to promote the
overall economic well-being of the City, while at the same time providing for the health, ttel
preteet the safety and welfare of the public by reducing the adverse effects of signs on safety,
property values, traffic, and the enjoyment of the scenic beauty of the City. These regulations
are intended to avoid excessive competition and clutter among sign displays in the demand for
public attention, eliminate dangerous, dilapidated and unsightly signs and provide for adequate
maintenance and inspection of signs within the corporate limits of the City, consistent with
constitutional guarantees and while providing for adequate opportunities for effective means of
communication. without impeding the inher-eat right of business to sa, ei4ise and reasonably
(b) This ehaptef is intended to eevef all fe. 4ative
to types, sizes,
heights, verbal
,
and penalfies f-ef vieladen of this ehapter-
VLVII Y�ILIIIll LIIV VIG, IIIIIILJ YY1IIv-I e e
ereted . Ah: rho ity 1: its ,.h:eh ed to the ,r of de
for- all signs plaeed,
e
of the ,hl:
installed an
,
(e t) For purposes of Tthis chapter.,
within the eity, and any lawful sign may display a noncommercial message in addition to, or in
lieu of, any other message. _ll noncommercial speech shall be
deemed to be an on -premises. Nothing in this ehapte.- shall he .7ee.,,e.d to he an e
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to regulate the content of the message displayed on
any sign.
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Sec. 94-6. Prohibited Signs and features.
The following signs and features are strictly prohibited:
(a) Signs on utility poles and trees. Signs, regardless of whether exempt from permit
requirements, ineluding pefideal signs, are prohibited on public utility poles or trees.
(g) Off premise Merchandise displays on rights of way. Permanent, tempora!L
portable or movable signs or displays of merchandise located on any street, sidewalk, alley, or
right-of-way are prohibited. It is the expressed ic"s'ati1e intent Of the eit- eOUfleil t1at t,e fe
shall be a pFohibifiEffl, without any exeeptions, against the use of any pei4ien Of a ,
sidewalk, alley, right of way or- publie ther-oughfar-e fef the display of ffler-ehandise fef sale or- the
leeation of peftable of movable i is to adveftise or- draw attention to the busifiess of
any peon or- the pig E)f vvl-ieA-F effiertypes of centfivanees-=tele" are, in and E�
pefseft's plaee of business E)r- the par -king of vehieles er- ethef types of eentfivanees te whieh there
is aaaehed a sign advertising the business of pfeduee sold by the btl i y per -son of
designed to attfaet attention thefete. However-, the prohibition against the use of the streets fe
the Yusking ofr yehieres is of intended to prohibit the bon fide parking of . vehicle us
erl
primarily by the owner thereof feF the pur-pose of tfanspeftation, fletwithstanding that suGh
vehiele may have painted upon the extefier- suffaee the ownef's name of addf:ess of business
mannef eensistent with that eustefnafily found on commer-eial vehieles of vehicles used fef
(h) Off -premise signs. Any sign not Felated ift its subjeet matter- to the pfemises on whieh it is
leeated is prohibited, unless other -wise speeified in the Code.
(r) Temporary signs, unless specifically authorized under this Chapter mentioned in this
Bede.
ARTICLE II. PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Sec. 94-32. Application for permit; review time limits.
Application for a permit required under this afficle chapter shall be made upon forms
provided by the building department and shall contain or have attached the information required
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on the form. The building official shall grant or deny the sign permit application within forty-
five (45) days from the date that a completed application and permit fee was filed with the City.
Sec. 94-33. Issuance of permit.
(a) Upon the receipt of a completed building permit application and upon payment of the
appropriate building permit fee by the applicant, the building official shall promptly conduct an
investigation of the application, the proposed sign and the premises. if prior -approval is feee".ea
ffefn the eemmunity appear-anee beaf:d, the building offieial shall grant E)r- deny the building
pefmit appheation within 20 days ffem the date the eempleted appheation with appheation fe-e
was filed with the eityr.
(d) Any person denied a building permit for signs may file as a matter or right a written
notice of appeal to the construction board of adjustment within ten calendar days after rendition
of the denial pursuant to the provisions of section 94-33. The construction board of adjustment
shall hold a hearing and decide the appeal within 30 calendar days from the date the notice is
received by the construction board of adjustment. The appellant shall be afforded minimum due
process including, but not limited to, the right to notice of the hearing, a fair opportunity to be
heard in person and through counsel, to present evidence, and to cross-examine witnesses. The
decision of the construction board of adjustment shall be final. No further exhaustion of
administrative remedies shall be necessary for judicial review of the administrative action. Any
person aggrieved by a final decision of the construction board of adjustment may immediately
appeal the decision as a matter of right by filing an appropriate pleading with a court of
competent jurisdiction. A prompt review and decision shall be rendered by the court. An
review said appheati The record of the hearing shall consist of the complete record of the
proceedings before the construction board of adjustment.
Sec. 94-34. Revocation of permit.
The building official is authorized and empowered to revoke any permit issued under this article
for failure of the permittee to comply with any of the sections of this chapter. Such revocation
shall be in writing and shall show cause for the revocation notice. Within seven days after the
mailing of notice, the permit holder may request, in writing; to the city manager, €er a hearing
before him the construction board of adjustment to show cause why the permit should not be
revoked. The construction board of adjustment shall hold a hearing and decide the appeal within
30 calendar days from the date the notice is received by the city manager. The permittee shall be
afforded minimum due process including, but not limited to, the right to notice of the hearing, a
fair opportunity to be heard in person and through counsel, to present evidence, and to cross-
examine witnesses. The decision of the construction board of adjustment shall be final. No
further exhaustion of administrative remedies shall be necessary for judicial review of the
revocation decision. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the construction board of
adjustment may immediately appeal the decision as a matter of right by filing an appropriate
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pleading with a court of competent jurisdiction. A prompt review and decision shall be rendered
by the court. The record of the hearing shall consist of the complete record of the proceedings
before the construction board of adjustment. Within ten days ftem the hearing date, the city
manager shall give 1,i ., , eeision ; writing.
Sec. 94-35. Fees.
Permit and inspection fees for the erection alteration or relocation of a sign, exclusive of any
costs for an electrical permit, shall be set forth in appendix B schedule of fees to this Code and
shall include fees for the following:
(1) In addition, fees for signs are calculated by using contract amount consistent with
the city's schedule of fees;
(2) Re -inspection; and
(3) If any person commences any work before obtaining the necessary permit, all fees
shall be doubled.
ARTICLE III. SIZE, LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 2. TYPES OF SIGNS
Sec. 94-76. Temporary on -premises signs.
(a) Temporary on -premises signs shall be permitted under the following conditions:
(1) Temporary signs shall be non -illuminated, free standing signs.
(2) Temporary signs shall be removed within three (3) days after the date upon which
the sign has fulfilled its purpose (e.g., the scheduled event or occurrence has concluded).
(3) Temporary signs shall be permitted for a period of up to sixty (60) days and up to
a maximum of two (2) times a year. The display period for temporarsigns may not run
consecutive with another display period and must be separated by a period of no less than
sixty (60) days. Temporary signs erected to serve a significant interest or public interest
are exempt from the requirements of this subsection (3).
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(4) On residential property, no one temporary sign shall exceed six (6) square feet
and the total area of temporary signage on any one residential property shall not exceed
thirty (30) square feet.
(5) On non-residential property, no one temporary sign shall exceed thirty-two (32)
square feet and the total area of temporary signage on any non-residential property shall
not exceed ninety-six (96) square feet.
(6) Temporarsigns may be double faced (back-to-back) and only one side of a
double faced sign shall be counted for sign area calculations.
(7) The maximum height of any temporary sign shall be four (4) feet on residential
property, or eight (8) feet on any non-residential property.
(8) Minimum setbacks for any Dart of the temporary sign structure shall be a
minimum of five (5) feet from any right-of-way and twenty-five (25) feet from any other
adjoining property line, except the streets listed below shall have the following set backs:
Street
Astronaut Boulevard (SR AIA)
Old State Road 401
Ridgewood Avenue
Minimum Setback
from Right -of -Way
50 feet
10 feet
10 feet
(9) No temporary sign shall be placed within the right-of-way unless approved by the
city manager. No temporary sign shall be placed within the visibility triangle or posted
on a tree or utility pole.
(10) The temporary sign shall be constructed of sturdy material such as wood, hard
plastic, vinyl, masonite or particle board of sufficient thickness so as to withstand the
weather elements commonly experienced within the City. Cardboard and paper faced
temporary signs are strictly prohibited unless it is safely fastened, in its entirety, to a
backing made of material set forth in this section.
(b) In addition to the general requirements in subsection (a), the following requirements shall
apply to the specific types of signs listed below:
(1) Areas under development, such as shopping centers, apartments, condominiums
and subdivisions, shall be permitted one (1) non -illuminated construction sign not to
exceed a sign area of sixteen (16) square feet on residential properties and thirty-two (32)
square feet on nonresidential property after a building permit is issued. Signs allowed
hereunder shall be permitted for one (1) year. If the project is not completed within one
(1) year, the city managerygrant an appropriate extension(s) not to exceed the
removal date set forth under this subsection (1). All signs must be removed from the
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property within seven (7) days of the date on which the project is completed, suspended,
or abandoned for at least three months. Construction signs are exempt from subsections
(a) (2) and (a) (3) above. Construction signs shall contain the primary contractor's
licensing information.
(2) A maximum of one (1) real estate sign is permitted on a property at such time the
property owner desires to sell or lease the property. Real estate signs shall be removed
immediately upon the sale or lease of the property. Real estate signs are exempt from
subsections (a) (2) and (a) (3) above.
(3) A maximum of one (1) on -premises banner sign, not to exceed 96 square feet,
may be erected on a property to promote a significant interest or public interest as those
terms are defined in Section 94-1 of this Chapter. A banner sign may be erected for a
maximum of thirty (30) days. A banner sign is exempt from the freestanding requirement
set forth in subsection (a) (1) above and the size restriction set forth in subsection (a) (4)
and (5) above, provided it is securely fastened to a structure in a manner to withstand
weather elements commonly experienced in the City.
the building offieial for- a period not to exeeed 30 days. On pFemise ban to pr-ofnete
.
Sec. 94-77. Signs in violation. Reserved.
Ne eff , . — 'S Of: SigfiS OR vaeant land shall be ef:eeted, pested, painted, taeked, nailed e
Athp.r-A.Aeise plaeed ef leeated anywhefe in the eity. This seefien shall net apply to real estate e
politieal signs.
signs.See. 94 78. Polifleal Reserved.
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. Kt Pon%a1111 wIESfa rp
WEMUMOPIUM
signs.See. 94 81. Temporary off premises Reserved.
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DIVISION 3. DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sec. 94-100. Shopping center or multi -tenant center in any district.
(a) Signs are permitted for shopping centers or multi -tenant centers in any district as listed in
table 94-96-1.
Table 94-96-1 District Restrictions
TABLE INSET:
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District
Type of Sign
R-1
R-2
R-3
C-1, C-2 & M-1
Shopping
Automotive
center/Multi-Tenant
Service
Center in any district
Station in C-1
Temporary
Per
Per
Per
Per Section 94-76
Per Section 94-76
Per Section
On -premises
Section
Section
Section
94-76
Sin
94-76
94-76
94-76
Real estate
4-
4-
fmntage
(per-distFie
Ffleat)
(per-distriet
reqs)
Max. area
6-s:€
&fh:
32 s.€
32 64.
4!
4
8'
8'
PeliEieal
Maw ne
2
2
2
1 per eandidate per
let :c> 250c. ,.cc. ,.c
frontage then 2
(pe; -'.uric
requifement)
(per distrie�
Fequirement)
M area
3-41.
3-6:€
3s. -f:
32sC
ceHsituetien/
€utureR-10
imprevements
Max. no.
4
1
1
2
(per distriet
(per- district
FequifemenH
1:'i83ErafeB
1Lz6 s.f,
16 -sof:
16-s.E
32 s.f,
3•
X
3!
Home
Max. no.
1
1
1
I
n/a
n/a
occupation
Max area
2 s.f.
2 s.f.
2 s.f.
2 s.f.
n/a
n/a
Exceptions/notes for ground
Not
Apply to multi -family
2 of the following 3 options are permitted per parcel
and wall signs
permitted
only
Ground
Max. no.
1
1
1 per street frontage
1 per street frontage
1 on primary
street frontage
Max area
75 s.f.
75 s.f.
150 s.f.
l5% of wall space
(per district
height times business
requirement)
frontage, max. 128
s.f. perpendicular &
160 s.f. parallel to
street
Max height
25'
25'
30'
n/a
30'
Max. width
25'
25'
25'
n/a
n/a
Wall
Max. no.
1 (on
1 (on
Perpendicular to
1 per tenant space
1
main
main
street: 1 on each end of
structure)
structure)
the building, parallel to
street: 1 sign
Max. area
50 s.f.
128 s.f.
Perpendicular: 1 s.f. per
15% of wall space
(per district
lineal foot of building
height times business
requirement)
width, max. 128 s.f.
frontage, max. 128
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* * *
Sec. 94-105. Enforcement.
(a) Removal of signs. Private signs on public property or public rights-of-way may be
removed by the City or its agents without notice to the sign owner.
(b) Should any sign be in danger of falling, or otherwise unsafe in the opinion of the Code
Enforcement Officer or the Building Official, the owner thereof, or person maintainingthe he sign
shall, upon receipt of written notification from the Building Official or Code Enforcement
Officer, immediately secure the sign, cause it to be placed ino�pair or remove the sign.
(c) Removal of illegally erected signs. The owner, owner's agent, or person in control of
any property where an illegally erected sign is located shall have the sign immediately removed.
(d) Termination of unlawful illumination. Upon receipt of written notification by the Code
Enforcement Officer or Building Official that a sign is illuminated in violation of this Chapter,
the owner, owner's agent, or person in control of the premises, shall immediately terminate the
prohibited illumination of such sign.
Sec. 94-110. Implied Consent.
Any person applying for, and the property owner upon which the sign will be erected, and
receiving_a permit for any sign hereby consents to the following
(1) consents to complying with all provisions of this code, and
2) consents for Citv officials to come on private propertv to inspect all sienaee and
to remove illecally erected signs upon reasonable advanced notice by the citv.
Section 3. Amendment to Appendix B Schedule of Sign Fees. Appendix B of the Code of
Ordinances, City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby amended as follows (underlined type
indicates additions and s+r'�oi type indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a
deletion from this Ordinance of text existing in Appendix B. It is intended that the text in
Appendix B denoted by the asterisks and set forth in this Ordinance shall remain unchanged
from the language existing prior to adoption of this Ordinance):
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each sign, Parallel: 1 s.f.
s.f. perpendicular &
per lineal foot of
160 s.f. parallel to
building frontage, max.
street
160 s.f.
* * *
Sec. 94-105. Enforcement.
(a) Removal of signs. Private signs on public property or public rights-of-way may be
removed by the City or its agents without notice to the sign owner.
(b) Should any sign be in danger of falling, or otherwise unsafe in the opinion of the Code
Enforcement Officer or the Building Official, the owner thereof, or person maintainingthe he sign
shall, upon receipt of written notification from the Building Official or Code Enforcement
Officer, immediately secure the sign, cause it to be placed ino�pair or remove the sign.
(c) Removal of illegally erected signs. The owner, owner's agent, or person in control of
any property where an illegally erected sign is located shall have the sign immediately removed.
(d) Termination of unlawful illumination. Upon receipt of written notification by the Code
Enforcement Officer or Building Official that a sign is illuminated in violation of this Chapter,
the owner, owner's agent, or person in control of the premises, shall immediately terminate the
prohibited illumination of such sign.
Sec. 94-110. Implied Consent.
Any person applying for, and the property owner upon which the sign will be erected, and
receiving_a permit for any sign hereby consents to the following
(1) consents to complying with all provisions of this code, and
2) consents for Citv officials to come on private propertv to inspect all sienaee and
to remove illecally erected signs upon reasonable advanced notice by the citv.
Section 3. Amendment to Appendix B Schedule of Sign Fees. Appendix B of the Code of
Ordinances, City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby amended as follows (underlined type
indicates additions and s+r'�oi type indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a
deletion from this Ordinance of text existing in Appendix B. It is intended that the text in
Appendix B denoted by the asterisks and set forth in this Ordinance shall remain unchanged
from the language existing prior to adoption of this Ordinance):
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APPENDIX B SCHEDULE OF FEES
Chapter 94. Signs
(a)
Permit fee shall be calculated on actual
30.00
contract cost using subsection (a) of
Chapter 82 of Appendix B with a
minimum fee of:..........
(b)
Reinspection fee..........
25.00
94-35
(d cj
For commencing work without a permit,
all fees shall be double
(e)
PelitiGal sign depe&�
40-.09
94-M
Temporary signs and banners..........
25.00
Section 4. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior
inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council, or parts of prior ordinances
and resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 5. Incorporation Into Code. This Ordinance shall be incorporated into the Cape
Canaveral City Code and any section or paragraph number or letter and any heading may be
changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this day
of , 2004.
ROCKY RANDELS, Mayor
ATTEST: For Against
Bob Hoog
Jim Morgan
Steve Miller
SUSAN STILLS, City Clerk Rocky Randels
Richard Treverton
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First Reading:
Legal Ad published:
Second Reading:
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Cape Canaveral only:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
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Sent By: BROWN,5ALZMAN,WEISS&GARGANESE; 407 425 95913; Aug -20-03 2:49PM; Page 2
BRt�WN, SAI-'ZMAN, WEISS & GARGANESE, P.A.
"I florneAf at I1111)
Usher L. Brown' 0ifiicc-, ill OrLindu, Ttiis;;immec,
Debra S. BabirNutcher
Suzanne U-Agresta' f 'nrna cG Viesa
Jeffrey P. Buak'
Anthony A. Garganese'
John U. Biedenharn, Jr
Gary S. Salzman'
John H. Ward
Joseph E. F1litch
Jeffrey S. Weiss
Douglas Lambert
Jennifer A. Michael
MicivIle A. Reddin
'Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer _
"Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer
'Board Certified City, County & Local Government Law Erin J, O'Leary
Of Counsel
August 20, 2003
Planning & Zoning Board Members
City of Cape Canaveral
105 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Re: Cape Canaveral P& Z Report
Proposed Sign Code Amendments ! Ordinance 21-2003
Dear Board Members:
The following is a summary of the proposed amendments to the Sign Code set forth
in the draft Ordinance 21-2003. This summary is supplemental to my letter to the City
Manager, dated July 31, 2003.
In general. All references to political or election signs have been removed from the
sign code. The intent and purpose of this amendment is to begin regulating political
signs in the same manner as any other temporary sign. Unlike the current
regulatory scheme, this approach to regulating political signs is unrelated to the
message on the sign and, therefore, it is a content -neutral approach and has a
better chance of surviving a constitution challenge.
2. Section 4-1, Definitions. Seven (7) definitions have been amended or removed
for several reasons to: (1) correct grammar: (2) remove references to political or
election signs; (3) provide simplification; and (4) conform to the new regulatory
scheme for temporary signs.
3. Section 94-2, Purpose and Scope The proposed amendments: (1) broaden and
enhance the purpose of the sign code by including additional substantial and
legitimate government interests that have been upheld by the courts as valid
reasons to regulate signs; (2) correct a scrivener's error to clarify that for
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constitutional reasons noncommercial speech on signs will always be deemed on -
premises under the sign code.
4. Section_94.6._Prohibited Signs and features The proposed amendments: (1)
add text to clearly state in the body of the section that the types of signs listed are
"prohibited" in the City; (2) remove the duplicate reference to `off -premises signs"
and rename the type of sign described in subparagraph (g) according to the
description; (3) eliminate the text after `off -premises signs" in subparagraph (h)
because that term is already defined in the definition section of the sign code and
the text is inconsistent with the definition section; and (4) clarify that temporary signs
are prohibited in the City unless "specifically authorized" in the sign code.
5. Section 94-32. Application for peft1l review time limits. Case law interpreting
the First Amendment generally require that: (1) sign permit applications be granted
or denied within a definite time period; (2) administrative discretion be subject to
clear standards set forth in the sign code, (3) due process be afforded applicants;
and (4) an applicant be afforded an opportunity to appeal an adverse decision to a
court of competent jurisdiction ("prompt judicial review"). Otherwise, the sign permit
procedures will be declared unconstitutional. In light of these constitutional
requirements, the proposed amendments:
(a) Establish a definite forty-five (45) day time limit during which the City must
grant or deny a sign application, including any decision that must be made
by the Community Appearance Board;
(b) Set forth minimum due process rights (notice, opportunity to be heard, cross
examination of adverse witnesses) before the Construction Board of
Adjustment to any person appealing the denial of a building permit fora sign;
and
(c) Provide a right to appeal any final decision of the Construction Board of
Adjustment to a court of competent Jurisdiction. The court shall promptly
review and decide the appeal.
6. Section 94-34. Rgyg atlon f panrnit.
license revocation procedure with the
Paragraph 5 above.
The proposed amendments conform the
constitutional requirements mentioned in
7. Section 94-35. Fees. The proposed amendment deletes the reference to political
signs.
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8. Section 94.76. Temaorary on -premises signs. The proposed amendment
deletes in its entirety the current temporary sign regulations and adopts new
requirements applicable to sill temporary signs. Generally, this section provides
general requirements for: (1) maximum size; (2) duration; (3) setbacks; (4) total
square footage, which in essence regulates the maximum number of temporary
signs permitted an any one piece of property; (5) maximum height; and (6)
construction standards. In addition, special requirements are provided for certain
activities and types of temporary signs such as: (1) areas under development; (2)
real estate signs; and (3) banner signs promoting a "significant Interest" or "public
interest," as those terms are defined in Section 94-1.
Please refer to Section 2 of draft Ordinance 21-2003 for the specific requirements.
9. $.action 94-77, Signs in violation. The proposed amendment deletes the entire
section because it is redundant, Off -premises signs are already prohibited under
section 94-6 and real estate signs and political signs will be regulated as temporary
signs under section 94-76.
10. Section 94-78, Politica! Signs. The proposed amendment deletes the entire
section relating to political signs for the reasons set forth above.
11. Section 94-81. Temp, orary off-premisessigns. The proposed amendment
deletes the entire section. All Temporary signs will be regulated under the proposed
Section 94-76. Many of the temporary sign requirements In this section have been
carried over to Section 94-76 and enhanced,
12. Table 94-96-1. The proposed amendment deletes all references to real estate,
political, and construction signs because they are regulated as temporary signs per
Section 94-76. Accordingly, reference to "temporary on -premises sign" has been
added to the Table.
13. Section 94-105, Enforcement. A new section is being added to assist code
enforcement. The section expressly authorizes code enforcement to take
appropriate legal action to correct sign code violations. Generally:
(a) The City shall have the right to remove signs in a right-of-way without notice.
(b) Dangerous signs shall be immediately secured upon notice by the City.
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(c) Illegal signs shall be immediately removed.
(d) Improper illumination of signs shall be terminated upon notice by the City.
14. Section 94.110. Implied Consent. A new section is added to assist code
enforcement. The section provides that a person applying for a sign permit
consents to; (1) complying with the sign code; and (2) allowing a city official to enter
their private property to remove illegal signs upon advanced notice.
15. Appendix B. Schedule of Fees. The proposed amendment deletes the reference
to political signs including the deposit requirement,
I look forward to discussing this with you at the next Board meeting.
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Re: Ordinance 21.2003 - Amendments to Sign Code
City of Cape Canaveral - General File No. 513-001
Dear Bennett:
Erin .i. O'Leary
Of Counsel
Enclosed Is the latest draft of Ordinance 21-2003 which was amended based on the
P iii Z Board's recommendations. Please schedule the ordinance for the P & Z Board's
review and recommendation to the Council.
The following is a summary of the P & Z Board's comments and changes:
The Board wanted to expand the definition of public Interest to include a
local, regional or national event. This change was not made because the
existing code defines and uses the term "significant interest" to refer to a
local, regional, or national event. In my view, making the change
recommended by the P & Z Board would create an ambiguity in the Sign
Code unless the definition "significant interest" is deleted from the Code.
2. Section 94-6(g) regarding prohibited merchandise displays and parking of
vehicles on rights-of-way was rewritten to simplify the existing Code.
3. The P & Z Board does not like the fact that the proposed ordinance included
banners, for sale, and construction signs into the temporary sign category.
I recommend that the ordinance remain as drafted. The fundamental legal
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principle behind Ordinance 21-2003 is that it treats all temporary signs in a
similar fashion. The more distinctions the City makes between signs, the
more prone the Sign Code is to being successfully challenged. Please see
the attached recent article that was published in The Atlanta Journal -
Constitution on July 28, 2003, which clearly makes my point.
4, Section 94-76(b)(3) was revised to allow on -premises banner signs that
promote a significant interest or public interest that do not exceed eighty (80)
square feet. Apparently, this is the size of the Space Shuttle launch banners
that have been used for years in Cape Canaveral.
5. Section 94-76(a)(10) was amended to add "vinyl" as an appropriate material
to be used for signs. Apparently, the Space Shuttle banner signs are made
of vinyl and the P & Z Board would like those signs to continue.
6. Section 94-76(a)(9) was rewritten into two sentences to clarify the language.
7. Sections 94-78 and 94-81 have been amended to add the wort! "Reserved."
I look forward to finalizing this ordinance in the very near future.
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February 4, 2004
To: Bennett Boucher, City Manager
Susan Stills, City Clerk
From: Bea McNeely, Chairperson, Planning & Zoning Board
Re: Recommendation to City Council Regarding Amendments to the Sign Code
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The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed a draft ordinance regarding amending the City
sign code at the meeting held on January 28, 2004 and unanimously recommended
approval to City Council.
Please schedule this proposed ordinance on an upcoming meeting agenda.
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 04-2004, AMENDING CHAPTER 10, PROVIDING FOR A
DEFINITION OF AND PROHIBITING THE COMMERCIAL USE OF SLOT
MACHINES OR DEVICES
DEPT./DIVISION: ADMINISTRATION
Requested Action:
City Council consider at first reading, Ordinance No. 04-2004, amending Chapter 10, Amusements and
Entertainments, establishing a new Article V, entitled "Slot Machines or Devices", providing for a definition of and
prohibiting the commercial use of slot machines or devices in the City of Cape Canaveral, as recommended by the
Planning & Zoning Board.
Summary Explanation & Background:
This proposed ordinance defines slot machine or device and casino -type slot machines. It prohibits slot machines or
devices and exempts certain vending and coin operated devices.
I recommend approval at first reading.
Exhibits Attached:
P&Z Board memo of 02-12-04; Ordinance No. 04-2004; City Attorney's memo
City Man �rN Office ,
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Susan Stills, City Clerk
From: Bea McNeely, Chairperson, Planning & Zoning Board
Re: Recommendation to City Council Regarding Regulating Adult Arcade
Amusement Centers
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The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed a draft ordinance regarding regulating adult
arcade amusement centers at the meeting held on February 11, 2004. City Attorney
Garganese gave an overview of the proposed ordinance. Following discussion, the Board
unanimously recommended approval to City Council.
Please schedule this proposed ordinance on an upcoming meeting agenda.
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ORDINANCE NO. 04-2004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CITY CODE,
ENTITLED "AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS";
ESTABLISHING A NEW ARTICLE V, ENTITLED "SLOT
MACHINES OR DEVICES"; PROVIDING FOR A DEFINITION
OF AND PROHIBITING THE COMMERCIAL USE OF SLOT
MACHINES OR DEVICES IN THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS,
INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE, SEVERABILITY, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under Section 2(b), Article VIII, of the State
Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by law; and
WHEREAS Section 849.15, Florida Statutes, prohibits businesses from permitting the operation
of or using or keeping slot machines or devices; and
WHEREAS, Section 849.16(1), Florida Statutes, defines slot machines as any machine or device
used in such a way that as a result of the insertion of money or other objects, the machine is caused to be
operated, and if the user by reason of any element of chance or other outcome unpredictable by the player
may be entitled to a prize or replay; and
WHEREAS, Section 849.161, Florida Statutes, provides a limited exemption for amusement
games or devices, which are operated within a bona -fide arcade or amusement center, with fifty (50) or
more machines or devices and which strictly through the application of skill a player may become entitled
to receive points or coupons which may be exchanged for merchandise, excluding cash and alcoholic
beverages; and
WHEREAS, businesses known as "Adult Arcades" or "Adult Arcade Amusement Centers" have
begun to operate within cities and counties across Florida providing casino -type gaming, which
significantly and adversely affects the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the citizens, residents
and tourists of those areas; and
WHEREAS, despite the fact that these businesses use slot machines, these businesses are
attempting to use the state law exemption, commonly referred to as the "Chuck E' Cheese" exemption,
found in Section 849.161, Florida Statutes, in order to operate their businesses; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Florida courts that machines or devices that are
determined to have an inherent element of chance are not exempt under Chapter 849, Florida Statutes.
Deeb v. Stoutamire, 531 So. 2d 873 (Fla. 1951); In Re Forfeiture ofForty-Seven Video Games v. Hunter,
799 So. 2d 221 (Fla. 2nd DCA, 200 1) (Based upon the testimony of the owner/operator of an adult arcade
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amusement center the court found that there was an inherent element of chance in the forfeited slot
machines, as the player could win, without any application of skill, purely in proportion of the natural
odds, i.e., there was a 1 in 26 chance that the spinning reels would stop on the proper icon, should the
player randomly press the stop button.); and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has prohibited all forms of gambling, including the operation of
any kind of slot machines, and gambling is punishable as a misdemeanor under the State statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that slot machines or devices can lead to gambling addictions,
along with the secondary consequences that such additions impose upon the community, including
increases in crime, debt, suicide and other negative effects on the health, safety and welfare of the
residents and visitors of the areas where these devices exist; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral has the duty and authority, through its police powers, to
ensure appropriate regulation, licensing and permitting of businesses, as such are vital to the public's
health, safety and welfare as deficient or inadequate regulations can lead to public harm; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has prohibited all forms of gambling, including the operation of
any kind of slot machines, and gambling is a misdemeanor under the statutes; and
WHEREAS, stricter local regulation of these gaming or slot machines is permissible provided
such regulations are not in conflict with the State laws; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is intended to provide stricter regulations of gaming or slot machines
than those provided by Chapter 849, Florida Statutes, and to prohibit all commercial casino -type slot
machines as defined herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, hereby finds this Ordinance
to be necessary and in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Cape
Canaveral.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County,
Florida as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by reference
as legislative findings and the intent and purpose of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral.
Section 2. Code Amendment. Chapter 10, entitled "Amusements and Entertainments," of
the Code of Ordinances, City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby amended as follows (underlined type
indicates additions and str-ikeeu type indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a deletion from
this Ordinance of text existing in Chapter 10. It is intended that the text in Chapter 10 denoted by the
asterisks and set forth in this Ordinance shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior to
adoption of this Ordinance):
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CHAPTER 10 — AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS
ARTICLE V. SLOT MACHINES OR DEVICES
Sec. 10-200. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this article is to regulate and prohibit,
within the City of Qpe Canaveral, Florida, slot machines or devices and casino -type slot machines as
defined in Section 10-201 of this article or as prohibited by Chapter 849, Florida Statutes.
Sec. 10-201. 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:
Slot machine or device shall mean an amusement machine, device, game or instrument operated by means
of the insertion of a coin, bill, currency, credit card, debit card, ticket, token or slug, for use as a game,
contest of skill or amusement of an description, escription, which device, machine, game or instrument is similar to,
or in the nature of a casino -type slot machine
Casino -type slot machine shall mean a machine, device, game or instrument which is prohibited by
Section 849.16, Florida Statutes, and which, by means of skill or chance, or both, has as its object the
lining up of two or more colors, lights, or spinning objects, or any combination thereof.
Sec. 10-202. Slot machine or device prohibited.
Lal It shall be unlawful to have, own, operate, use or allow another to have, own operate or use a
slot machine or device in the City of Cape Canaveral, and slot machines or devices are hereby
prohibited in the Cit,, of Canaveral.
(b,) No occupational licenses shall be issued by the city for any business, enterprise, or
organization that proposes to operate a slot machine or device in the City and no occupational
license shall be issued by the City for a slot machine or device.
Sec. 10-203. Exemption. This article is not intended to and specifically does not regulate:
(a) merchandise vending machines;
fb,) coin-operated mechanical or electrical musical instruments or devices;
(c) coin-operated amusement devices that are not in the nature of, or similar to, casino -type slot
machines; or
coin-operated amusement devices that may be in the nature of or similar to casino -type slot
machines or devices, which are not used for commercial or betting purposes but kept only
puMoses of display.
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Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior
inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council, or parts of prior ordinances and
resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Incorporation Into Code. This Ordinance shall be incorporated into the Cape
Canaveral City Code and any section or paragraph number or letter and any heading may be changed or
modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this day of
, 2004.
ATTEST:
SUSAN STILLS, City Clerk
First Reading:
Legal Ad published:
Second Reading:
ROCKY RANDELS, Mayor
For Against
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Cape Canaveral only:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
Bob Hoog
Steve Miller
Jim Morgan
Rocky Randels
Richard Treverton
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3. Recurring sales tax revenues would experience a net decrease of at least
$84.7 million as Floridians diverted some of their existing taxable spending to
casinos.
4. Crime and social costs attributable to casinos would total at least $2.16 billion
annually.
PROBLEM GAMBLING AND RELATED CRIMES
According to psychiatrist Richard J. Rosenthal, most gambling addicts "are seeking 'action', an
aroused, euphoric state comparable to a'high' derived from cocaine and other
drugs" (Worsnop, page 250). Counselors Arnie and Sheila Wexler of New Jersey state "most
dual -addicted cocaine addict/compulsive gamblers will tell you gamblling gives them a bigger
high. Some drug addicts, who are also gambling addicts, will sell their drugs for gambling
money." (Worsnop, page 250).
Several studies have been conducted in an attempt to quantify the costs of problem gambling
behaviors. In 1994, Rachel Volberg reported that the average individual pathological gambler
cost the public $13,600 each year (in 1981 dollars). This includes income that would have been
earned for those who lost their jobs, costs of prosecuting and incarcerating individuals for
crimes caused by their gambliing behavior, and bailout costs, such as family gifts. Other
problems include lost job productivity, impaired judgment at work, lost productivity of spouses,
divorces, unemployment compensation, depression, physical illness related to stress, and
suicide.
A Marylalnd Department of Health and Mental Hygiene task force determined that its 52,000
adult gambling addicts cost citizens $1.5 billion in lost work productivity, monies stolen and
embezzled, bad checks and unpaid taxes (Worsnop, 1990, page 644). The cost per individual
compulsive gambler exceeds $28,846 and significantly increases when related costs for social
services, health care, bankruptcies, legal and correctional fees are considered.
The American Insurance Institute estimates that 40 percent of all white collar crime has its roots
in both legal and illegal gambling. Problem gamblers are responsible for an estimated $1.3
billion worth of insurance -related fraud per year. Insurance companies paid fraud victims an
average of $65,000 (Lesieur, page 45).
The mean gambling debt of people in compulsive gambling therapy ranged from $53,000 to
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$92,000, not including debts paid.
As many as 10 to 17 people may be innocent victims of each compulsvie gambler (Lesieur,
1984), including spouses, children, parents, other relatives, employers, co-workers and friends.
Two out of three compulsive gamblers will commit illegal activities in order to pay gambling
related debts and to continue gambling.
One out of every four problem gamblers have been involved in an auto accident during the
worst of their gambling. Almost half of those surveyed were speeding on their way to gamble or
on the drive back (Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling).
New Jersey residents also report that 28 percent know of someone who gambles too much
(Gallup, page 4).
Poor and working people spend a disproportionate share of their incomes on gambling
(Goodman, page 8). As a result, state gambling revenues come disproportionately from lower
income residents, causing a regressive form of taxation. Problem gambling behaviors are
highest among the poor and minorities (Goodman, page 17).
YOUTH
A 1985 random sample of 332 students at an Atlantic City high school found that 64 percent of
the students had gambled illegally at local casinos. Over 40 percent had gambled in casinos
before the age of 14.
COST OF PROBLEM GAMBLING BEHAVIORS IN FLORIDA
1. As noted by Lesieur, two out of three problem gamblers will commit a crime in
order to support illegal gambling activities. This means that 266,667 individuals
in Florida will commit crimes such as burglary, larceny, theft, forgery or fraud.
While not all of the individuals will be convicted, they will likely continue to
commit crimes. Some will be convicted more than once.
2. The average sentence length of a person convicted of burglary in Florida is
5.7 years; theft, forgery and fraud 4.2 years; and robbery 8.8 years. First time
offenders and non-violent offenders will likely serve probation or community
control rather than prison time.
3. Of these categories, 41.3% will likely be convicted of burglary; 36.8% for theft,
forgery or fraud; and 21.9% for robbery based on current incarceration rates.
Not counting costs of prosecution, restitution or other related costs, incarceration and
supervision costs alone for problem gambler criminal incidents could cost Florida residents
$6.08 billion.
Florida's problem gamblers related to casinos would require $1.66 billion in prison construction
costs.
Deducting these positive social effects from the estimated social costs results in a high,
medium and low estimate of $3.25 billion, $2.65 billion, and $2.16 billion in net social costs,
respectively.
OTHER CRIME
While many believe that legalizing gambling activities will decrease illegal gambling, an
examination of dollars gambled does not support this belief. Dr. Vicki Abt, a sociologist at
Pennsylvania State University, says legalization "has not decreased the dollar amount of illegal
gambling; what is has done is decrease (illegal gambling) relative to legal gambling. Whereas
75 percent or so was wagered illegally before the 1960s, now about 75 percent is wagered
legally. But the total amount went up in the meantime." (Worsnop, page 643).
ATLANTIC CITY
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In just three years following the opening of its first casino, Atlantic City went from 50th in the
nation in per capita crime to first (Goodman, page 58). Crime spilled over into neighboring
communities that received no measurable economic benefits from casinos. Atlantic City's crime
rate rose 230 percent during the first three years of casino operations, over 25 times the growth
rate of 9 percent for the rest of the state (FDLE, 1994, page 3). It should be noted that Atlantic
City's population decreased by 20 percent during the same time period. Florida's crime rate
rose by 30 percent during these same years.
NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans estimates that crime -related costs will be just under $5 million for a single casino.
Widespread gambling could add an additional 10,000 new crimes at a cost to the city of an
additional $14.1 million.
COLORADO
Central City, Colorado has increased its police force from two full-time and one part-time officer
to 16 full-time officers in 1994 (Worsnop, page 256) to keep pace with its "skyrocketing
incidents" of disorderly conduct, assaults and DUls.
CONCLUSION
Since state tax revenues (adjusted for pari-mutuel and Lottery revenue losses) are estimated to
range between $155 million and $276 million while annual crime and social costs are estimated
at a minimum of $2.16 million annually (and up to $3.8 billion), it appears that casino costs
significantly outweigh the benefits of legalization.
According to University of Nevada professor of Public Administration William Thompson,
casinos generate significant new tax revenues "only if they can export their product. The local
economy doesnbt benefit if only local people are gambling."
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By John Warren Kindt
John Warren Kindt is a professor at the University of Illinois at
Urbana -Champaign. A faculty member since 1978, he teaches
courses in commerce and legal policy. The text and footnotes
have been updated from the original publication in The National
Impact of Casino Gambling Proliferation: Hearing Before the
House Committee on Small Business, 103rd. Congress, 2nd.
Session 77 (1994). Due to the format of this publication,
substantial footnotes have been deleted.
The Economic Development Argument Exposed
From a business -economic perspective, the main issue involved
in legalizing various forms of gambling is whether gambling
activities constitute a valid strategy for economic development.
While the dollars invested in various legalized gambling projects
and the jobs initially created are evident, the industry has been
criticized for inflating the positive economic impacts and
trivializing or ignoring the negative impacts (Goodman 1994).
The industry's tendency to focus on specialized factors provides a
distorted view of the localized economic positives, while ignoring
the strategic business -economic costs to the state as a whole
(such as West Virginia) and to different regions of the United
States (California Governor's Office 1992, Kindt 1995). In 1994,
all of the various experts who testified before the U.S. House of
Representatives Committee on Small Business criticized the
impacts that casino -style gambling activities inflict upon the
criminal justice system, the social welfare, system, small
businesses, and the economy (Congressional Hearing 1994).
Utilizing legalized gambling activities as a strategy for economic
development was thoroughly discredited during the hearing.
Florida is the only state which has conducted a comprehensive
statewide analysis of the impacts of legalized gambling activities.
Its report concurred with the congressional hearing s conclusions
(Florida Budgeting Office 1994).
Since some issue areas have not received widespread public
attention in West Virginia, this analysis highlights some. of the
neglected issue areas as they relate to tax revenues, social -welfare
costs, education, and job creation.
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Economic Cycles and Gambling s Impact on Tax Revenues
From the perspective of U.S. economic history, the United States
has had previous economic cycles with widespread legalized
gambling activities. The most relevant cycle occurred after the
American Civil War and paralleled the post-bellum migration to
the "Wild West." Although gambling proliferated during this
time -frame, within a few years the trend toward prohibiting
gambling activities had begun, and by 1910 there was virtually
no legal gambling in the United States. Gambling activities were
not just prohibited via state statutes and local ordinances, but
more importantly, these prohibitions were incorporated into most
state constitutions. The fact that state constitutional provisions
were utilized to make it as difficult as possible for future
generations to legalize gambling activities (and thereby
experiment once again with a classic "boom and bust" economic
cycle) lends substantial credence to arguments that both
historically and currently, the legalization of gambling activities
eventually causes: (1) increased taxes, (2) a loss of jobs from the
overall region, (3) economic disruption of other businesses, (4)
increased crime and (5) large social -welfare costs for society in
general and government agencies in particular. For example, two
studies of the riverboat casinos in Illinois concluded that for
every one job created by the riverboats, most of the surrounding
communities probably lost one or more jobs from pre-existing
businesses (Grinols 1994; Grinols and Omorov 1995).
In recent economic history, legalized gambling activities have
been directly and indirectly subsidized by the taxpayers. The
field research throughout the nation indicates that for every dollar
the legalized gambling interests indicate is being contributed in
taxes, it usually costs the taxpayers at least 3 dollars-- and higher
numbers have been calculated (Politzer, Morrow and Leavey
1981; Better Government Association 1992; Florida Budget
Office 1994). These costs to taxpayers are reflected in: (1)
infrastructure costs, (2) relatively high regulatory costs, (3)
expenses to the criminal justice system, and (4) large social -
welfare costs (Illinois Governor's Office 1992). Accordingly,
several state legislators (e.g., in South Dakota) have called for at
least partially internalizing these external costs by taxing all
legalized gambling activities at a straight 50 percent tax rate.
Furthermore, as a matter of good public policy, state officials and
legislators in Illinois have proposed legislation to prohibit
contributions by legalized gambling interests to politicians and
political campaigns. In the case of casinos, New Jersey already
has such prohibitions, but other states have neglected to enact
similar prohibitions. Political scientists have raised concerns that
the newly developing constituencies in the licensed gambling
industry are becoming so widespread that the industry can dictate
economic, social, and tax policies. For example, the industry
drafted a state constitutional referendum in Florida which would
have mandated the introduction of casinos into communities even
if a particular community voted unanimously against a casino
(Dyckman 1994). The industry spent approximately $3 million to
get the Florida referendum on the ballot and $6.5 million to
campaign for the casinos-- more than the combined gubernatorial
campaigns of Governor Lawton Chiles and his challenger Jeb
Bush (Lavelle 1994). In these contexts, an article in the Columbia
Journalism Review cautions the news media "flat out ask
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[experts, academics, and even other reporters] if they make
money off the industry" (Simurda 1994).
Social Welfare Costs
Legalized gambling activities act as a regressive tax on the poor
(Clotfelter and Cook 1989). Specifically, the legalization of
various forms of gambling activities makes "poor people poorer"
and can dramatically intensify many pre-existing social -welfare
problems. Demographic analyses reveal that certain
disadvantaged socioeconomic groups tend to gamble
proportionately greater amounts of their overall income and
marketing efforts, particularly by state lotteries, have allegedly
been directed at these target groups.
In a specific example involving casinos, a 1995 Wisconsin report
concluded that "[w]ithout considering the social costs of
compulsive gambling, the 'rest -of -the -state' areas lose- or,
transfer in- $223.94 million to the local gaming areas.
Considering the lowest estimated social costs of problem
gambling, the rest of... [Wisconsin] loses $318.61 million to
gambling" (Thompson, Gazel, and Rickman 1995). This report
also concluded that without casino gambling, many local citizens
would have increased participation in other "outside" activities.
"More than 10% of the locals would spend more on groceries if it
were not for the casino, while nearly one-fourth would spend
more on clothes. Thirty-seven percent said that their savings had
been reduced since the casino had opened..." (Thompson, Gazel,
and Rickman 1995).
From the business perspective, businesses are not naive. For
example, "in a rare public stand on a controversial political issue,
the Greater Washington Board of Trade's 85 -member board voted
unanimously against" Mayor Sharon Pratt KelIy's initiative to
bring casino -style gambling to Washington, D.C. (emphasis
added, Spayd and Woodlee 1993). With the exception of the
cluster services associated with gambling, new businesses tend
not to locate in areas allowing legalized gambling because of one
or more of the aforementioned costs. In areas saturated with
legalized gambling activities, pre-existing businesses face added
pressures that push them toward illiquidity and even bankruptcy.
Although South Dakota does not constitute a saturated gambling
state, this trend has already been reported there. South Dakota
basically had no gambling in 1988 and then instituted casino
gambling and video lottery terminals by the end of 1989. Within
two years legalized gambling activities constituted one of the
leading causes of business and personal bankruptcies among
South Dakota residents (whereas this cause was virtually
nonexistent in 1989) (Nelson 1993). More subtly, traditional
businesses in communities which initiate legalized gambling
activities can anticipate increased personnel costs due to
increased job absenteeism and declining productivity (Kindt
1994a). The best blue-collar and white-collar workers, the Type -
A personalities, are the most likely to become pathological
gamblers (Kindt 1994b). A business with 1,000 workers can
anticipate increased personnel costs of $500,000 or more per
year -simply by having various forms of legalized gambling
activities accessible to its workers.
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To some extent businesses must already internalize the societal
costs associated with assisting personnel with drug or alcohol-
related problems. Legalizing various gambling activities
increases the number of problems related to pathological
gambling in the context of the workforce, and these costs are
reflected in increased personnel costs-- such as "rehabilitation
costs..." which can easily range from $3,000 to $20,000 (or more)
per pathological gambler (Kindt 1994b). In the context of the
healthcare debate, the spectre of these unanticipated costs can
raise further concerns to businesses already being asked to bear
certain health care costs.
Education Costs
Gambling activities and the gambling philosophy are directly
opposed to sound business principles and economic development.
Legalized gambling activities also negatively affect education --
both philosophically and fiscally (Better Government Association
1992; Clotfelter and Cook 1989). Adherence to a philosophy of
making a living via gambling activities not only abrogates the
perceived need for an education, but also reinforces economically
unproductive activities (and is statistically impossible since the
"house" always wins eventually). In states with legalized
gambling activities which were initiated allegedly to bolster tax
revenues to "education," the funding in "real dollars" has almost
uniformly decreased.
The Pathological Gambler Problem
States which embrace legalized gambling activities can expect
enormous socioeconomic costs and a decline in the quality of
life. Unlike traditional business activities, legalized gambling
activities cater to a market consisting of addicted and potentially
addicted consumers, and most pre-existing traditional businesses
will find it quite difficult to compete for "consumer dollars"
which are being transformed into "gambling dollars." For
example, the field research strongly suggests that the introduction
of widespread legalized gambling in South Dakota, including
casinos and video lottery terminals (VLTs), over a two-year time
span caused a one percent increase in the number of problem and
probable pathological gamblers-- a recognized addictive behavior
pursuant to the American Psychiatric Association (Clotfelter and
Cook 1989; Better Government Association 1992). Each newly -
created pathological gambler has been calculated to cost society
from $13,200 to $52,000 per year (Maryland Department of
Health 1994; Better Government Association 1994). These costs
are not just reflected in society as a whole, but impact on all
businesses. In particular, small businesses could easily
experience disproportionate negative impacts, and unlike large
corporations, small businesses would be less likely to have the
asset base necessary to cushion against those negative impacts.
Sociologists almost uniformly report that increased gambling
activities which are promoted as sociologically "acceptable" (the
acceptability factor) and which are made "accessible" (the
accessibility factor) to larger numbers of people will increase the
number of pathological gamblers (Goodman 1994: Politzer,
Morrow and Leavey 1981; Better Government Association 1992;
Maryland Department of Health 1994). The baseline of
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pathological gamblers as part of the population begins at .77
percent as reported by the 1976 U.S. Commission on Gambling
(U.S. Commission 1976). Since gambling has been legalized and
made accessible in several states, the range has increased to 1.5
to 5 percent in those states (Alberta Lotteries and Gambling
1994). This phenomenon was specifically confirmed by a 1995
study which concluded that the lifetime probable pathological
and problem gamblers in Iowa increased from 1.7 percent of the
public in 1989 to 5.4 percent in 1995 (Iowa Department of
Human Services 1995, Petroski 1995). Similarly, a limited study
of Native Americans revealed a rate for lifetime probable
pathological and problem gamblers of 14.5 percent in casino
areas (Alberta Lotteries and Gambling 1994). These
developments translate into increases in socioeconomic costs
which must be addressed and absorbed primarily by taxpayers,
but also by businesses, charities, social -welfare organizations and
governmental units.
Negative Impact on Job Creation
On a regional level, the combined ranges of these various
socioeconomic costs are so large that they tend to dwarf the
localized economic positives (California Governor's Office
1992). These drains on society could easily translate into a net
loss of jobs on a statewide or regional level. Furthermore, it can
be argued that the combined economic positives and negatives
result in a net negative economic multiplier (Goodman 1994;
Teske and Sur 1991). From the perspective of business -
economics and strategic development, major businesses are and
should be concerned with the trend toward expanding various
forms of legalized gambling activities. Among other reasons,
nongambling related businesses will not be competing for
consumer dollars or recreational dollars on a "level playing
field," because legalized gambling activities can cater to an
addicted and potentially addicted market segment. Since the U.S
economy and most state economies are extensive in scope, the
socioeconomic negatives associated with legalized gambling
activities can remain hidden for long periods of time. However,
just because a particular activity is "legalized" by a state
government does not mean that the negative business or societal
impacts have been eliminate-- or even reduced.
Conclusion
Increasingly, taxpayers and businesses are beginning to realize
that, as Professor Jack Van Der Slik has summarized for much of
the academic community, state-sponsored gambling "produces no
product, no new wealth, and so it makes no genuine contribution
to economic development" (Van Der Slik 1990). Business -
economic history supports this proposition. The recriminalization
of gambling activities occurred 100 years ago after a brief
gambling boom following the Civil War. Most state legislatures
utilized constitutional provisions to recriminalize gambling,
because lawmakers wanted to make it as difficult as possible for
future generations to experiment with the classic "boom and
bust" cycles and the concomitant socioeconomic negatives
occasioned by legalized gambling activities. To paraphrase
Georg Hegel's common quote, "those who forget the lessons of
economic history are condemned to relive them" (Bartlett 1968).
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December 16, 2003
The Honorable Mayor Rocky Randels and
Members of the City Council
City of Cape Canaveral
105 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
Re: Adult Arcade Amusement Centers - Slot Machines
City of Cape Canaveral / General File No. 513-001
Dear Mayor Randels and Members of the City Council:
This correspondence follows a recent flurry of news reports regarding casino style gaming
rooms which are opening around the state. It is the intent of this letter to bring the City up to date
on the issues surrounding these establishments and to provide several possible alternatives for
dealing with such an application.
Typical Scenario
These gaming rooms or arcades often look like traditional casinos inside, except they are in
neighborhood strip centers. The owner/operators typically lower the lights, the staff is dressed in
traditional casino attire, the owners/operators often serve complimentary wine and food, and usually
require all patrons to be over the age of twenty-one (21) years. The arcades typically have slot
machine style games. Some are the traditional reel styled machines, while others are video images
that appear to spin. The insertion of money into the machine provides credits for play. Typically
each game costs One Dollar ($1.00), but players can place.as much as One -Hundred Dollars
($100.00) into the machine and receive one-hundred(100) credits. The machine is then activated
by placing a bet or using a credit. Each of the three reels is then stopped individually by pushing a
stop button, sometimes labeled by the word "skill". Should a player end up with the necessary
images or icons in the proper location, the player wins and is awarded a coupon. The coupons may
then be added together and traded for gift cards, restaurant coupons, discounts for services, as well
as other merchandise.
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The Honorable Rocky Randels and
Members of the City Council
December 16, 2003
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Issue
The question posed for state and local officials is whether these establishments violate
Chapter 849,Florida Statutes, by the use or operation of a slot machine or if these establishments are
exempt from the regulation as the slot machines are games of skill, as opposed to ones of chance.
Short Answer
We believe the exemption provided in Section 849.161, Florida Statutes, for amusement
games or machines located within an arcade amusement center is limited. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, it appears possible that a casino styled arcade amusement center may exist lawfully under
this exemption.
Legal Analysis
Pursuant to Section 849.15(1), Florida Statutes, it is unlawful to possess or permit the
operation of any slot machine or device. Section 849.16, Florida Statutes defines those machines
which qualify as a slot machine or device as:
[O]ne that is adapted for use in such a way that, as a result of the
insertion of any piece of money, coin, or other object, such machine
or device is caused to operate or may be operated and if the user, by
reason of any element of chance or of any other outcome of such
operation unpredictable by him or her, may:
(a) Receive or become entitled to receive any piece of money,
credit, allowance, or thing of value, or any check, slug, token,
or memorandum, whether of value or otherwise, which may
be exchanged for any money, credit, allowance, or thing of
value or which may be given in trade; or
(b) Secure additional chances or rights to use such machine,
apparatus, or device, even though it may, in addition to any
element of chance or unpredictable outcome of such
operation, also sell, deliver, or present some merchandise,
indication of weight, entertainment, or other thing of value.
Thus, if the receipt of a prize is dependent on any element of chance, the machine would fall within
the above definition of a slot machine proscribed by Section 849.15, Florida Statutes.
The Honorable Rocky Randels and
Members of the City Council
December 16, 2003
Page 3
There is an exemption, however, for amusement games or machines, operated within a
bonafide arcade or amusement center, which in accordance with Section 849.161, Florida Statutes
are:
[C]oin operated and which by application of skill may entitle the
person playing or operating the game or machine to receive points or
coupons which may be exchanged for merchandise only, excluding
cash and alcoholic beverages, provided the_ cost value of the
merchandise or prize awarded in exchange for such points or coupons
does not exceed 75 cents on any game played.
"Arcade amusement center" is defined in Section 849.161, Florida Statutes as "...a place of business
having at least 50 coin-operated amusement games or machines on premises which are operated for
the entertainment of the general public and tourists as a bona fide amusement facility."
Therefore, Section 849.161, Florida Statutes, creates an exemption for a machine or device
that would otherwise be prohibited by Chapter 849, Florida Statutes, if the machine is located in an
arcade amusement center and if, by application of skill, the player may receive a prize worth no more
than seventy-five cents ($0.75). This exemption has been referred to as the "Chuck E Cheese
Exemption".
The owner's and operators of the casino style arcades claim this exemption applies to their
establishments. They claim the fact that a player must push a button, sometimes labeled with the
word "skill", to stop the spinning reels or images is a function of skill and not chance. It is claimed
that if a player plays enough, concentrates enough, and has fast enough reflexes, the player will be
able to stop the reels, through the application of skill, and win a coupon redeemable for prizes.
The Florida Attorney General was asked in 1995 whether the pushing of a button marked
"skill" equals the application of skill required by Section 849.161, Florida Statutes. The Attorney
General found that while the outcome of the game does not have to be wholly dependent upon skill,
skill must be a factor in the outcome. But, the mere pushing of a button marked "skill" would not,
in and of itself, appear to constitute the application of skill for purposes of qualifying for the
exemption under Section 849.161, Florida Statutes. The Attorney General went onto note that the
information provided indicated that the objects painted on the reels were impossible to identify due
to the speed at which the reels turned, and that when the button was depressed the reels did not
immediately stop spinning, therefore under those facts, it appeared that the knowledge, attention, or
practice of the player would not affect the element of chance that dominates the result of the play,
and therefore the machine would not qualify forthe exemption in Section 849.161, Florida Statutes.
The Honorable Rocky Randels and
Members of the City Council
December 16, 2003
Page 4
The Florida courts have also looked at this issue. In Deeb v. Stoutamire, 53 So.2d 873, (Fla.
195 1) the Florida Supreme Court considered the meaning of the phrase "any element of chance or
of other outcome of such operation unpredictable by him", and determined the element of chance
or unpredictability is not supplied by the player, but must be inherent in the machine. In other
words, when considering whether a machine or device is exempt from the requirements of Sections
849.15 and 849.16, Florida Statutes, it must be determined that there is no chance or unpredictability
in the machine.
Later, in State et al. v. Broward Vending, Inc., 696 So.2d 851 (Fla. 4`h DCA 1997) the Fourth
District Court of appeal applied this standard when considering whether slot machines were properly
seized under the Florida Contraband Act. The Court found that if a player does not manipulate the
levers to improve the score, the machine was preset for the player to win fifty-five (55) percent of
the time, therefore while skill will improve the winning percentage, the game has an inherent
element of chance. As such, it is not exempt from Chapter 849, Florida Statutes.
Most recently, In re forfeiture of Forty -Seven Video Redemption Games v. Don Hunter, 799
So.2d 221 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2001), the Second District Court of Appeals found machines seized to be
slot machines as defined by Section 849.16, Florida Statutes, and not subject to the exemption of
Section 849.161, Florida Statutes. At trial the owner of the machines testified that there was a
chance a player could win, without skill, just in proportion to the natural odds. He testified that each
reel contained twenty-six (26) icons and that without any use of skill, there was a 1 in 26 chance that
the reel would stop on the proper icon.
It is important to note that Chapter 849, Florida Statutes, contains no express preemption
from further regulation by local governments.
Conclusion
While the exemption provided in Section 849.161, Florida Statutes, has been found to be
limited in scope, there remain fact based determinations regarding whether a machine or device is
exempt as an amusement game of skill.
1) If the machine or device has an element of chance inherent to it, the machine or
device is not exempt from the prohibitions of Section 849.15, Florida Statutes, and
cannot be operated or possessed.
2) If the machine or device does not have an inherent element of chance, but is instead
a skill based machine, the same is exempt and may be permitted, provided the arcade
amusement center has at least fifty (50) machines, is open to the general public and
tourists, and any award has a value of less than $0.75 per game.
The Honorable Rocky Randels and
Members of the City Council
December 16, 2003
Page 5
Recommendations
1. The City could do nothing and handle any application on a case by case basis. Any applicant
which demonstrates to the satisfaction of staff that the machines are skill oriented, that there
will be more than fifty (50) machines within the amusement center, that the arcade
amusement center will be open to the general pubic (which could or should include children),
and that will only provide coupons with a value of less than $0.75, may be approved.
2. The City could amend the City Code to provide that any such use would be permitted by
special exception only in an appropriate zoning district. This would provide a quasi-judicial
forum whereby the applicant would have to demonstrate compliance with the Florida
Statutes and City Code. This would allow the presentation of witnesses regarding fact
determination of skill versus chance. Where compliance with the Florida Statutes is
demonstrated, the City could impose additional reasonable conditions to protect the
surrounding property owners and ensure the lawful existence of the business.
3. The City could amend the City Code to provide additional regulations relating to gaming and
arcades to effectively close the "loophole" claimed to exist in Chapter 849, Florida Statutes.
I look forward to discussing this issue at the December 16, 2003 City Council meeting.
Ve ly yours,
Anthony A. Garganese
City Attorney
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cc: Bennett Boucher, City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION: REQUEST TO RELOCATE A FPL UTILITY POLE
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Requested Action:
Councilmember Morgan would like to discuss the FPL utility pole request made by Mrs. Constance McKone of 340
Chandler Street.
Summary Explanation & Background:
I asked FPL for a cost estimate to relocate the utility pole and/or guide wire so the property owner could widen their
driveway.
See attached correspondence.
Exhibits Attached:
City Manager's memo of 02-13-04; Request to relocate utility pole
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From: BENNETT C. BOUCHER, CITY MANAGER `
CC: ED GARDULSKI, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTO
Data 2/13/2004
Re: REQUEST FOR CITY TO RELOCATE UTILITY POLE
Attached is a request from Mrs. Constance McKone to have the City relocate the utility pole
next to their driveway.
I had addressed this issue, verbally, with Mr. Bob Camey some months ago. My position
was, and still is, that the City is under no obligation to relocate this utility pole. The pole is the
main feeder line to their townhouse complex, which was installed when the townhouse
subdivision was established. They are welcome, at their expense, to have FPL relocate the
pole.
If one of the City Council Members would like to sponsor this request for an agenda item,
please let me know; otherwise, it will not be on the next agenda.
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Attachments
2-12-04
TO: Mayor Randals
City of Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral, Fl. 32920
FROM: Constance B. McKone
340 Chandler St.
Cape Canaveral, F1. 32920
SUBJECT: Moving existing utility pole #48644029104 14 feet to the west
of my residence at 340 Chandler St., so that I can widen my
existing driveway as per request/complaint form #2-2004 of
January 7, 2004.
Dear Sir:
It is respectfully requested that the City of Cape Canaveral bear the
cost of moving the above mentioned utility pole 14 feet to the west as
it is located in the city right of way, but it is on my property.
I request to be heard on this subject at the next city council meeting.
Should I not be able to attend, I authorize Robert D. Carney to speak
in my behalf.
Thank your for your consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Constance B. McKone
CC: ity Manager
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Meeting Type: Regular
Meeting Date 03-02-04
AGENDA
Heading
Discussion
Item
7
No.
Discussion only; please advise.
AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION: MIXED USE, COMNIERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL CONCEPT,
MARTIN GREENE
DEPT./DIVISION: LEGISLATIVE
Requested Action:
Mr. Martin Greene of Greene International Development Corporation is seeking feedback on his proposal for a
mixed use, residential/commercial concept.
Summary Explanation & Background:
Mr. Greene has offered to pay all costs associated with amending the land development code and related zoning and
future land use maps if City Council is interested in having the Planning & Zoning Board work on this issue.
Discussion only; please advise.
Exhibits Attached:
Mr. Greene's letter of 02-05-04
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Greene International
Development Corporation
5604, North Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931 U.S.A.
Tel: 321-799-0799 Fax 321-799-0791
Email: greenqftreeneliftemational.com
For the attention of:
Mr. Bennett Boucher,
City Manager Cape Canaveral
105 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FI 32920
February 5, 2004
Dear Mr. Boucher,
Re: Mixed use zoning=
My project manager Mr. Bill Gibson called in to see you to arrange an appointment for us to
come and discuss with you and your colleagues the best way we could approach the possibility of
creating a mixed use zoning in the city. He has advised me that you would like me to briefly lay
down what our intentions are.
I am presently in contract for two adjoining parcels of land on the river within the city. I will refer
to them as the North Parcel and South Parcel. The south parcel is 2.72 acres and is zoned R-3
(multi -family residential) this parcel we wish to remain as is. The north parcel is 7.58 acres the
majority of which is also zones R-3 (multi family residential) but has a very small portion of it
zoned commercial. It is on this piece of land that we would like the mixed use. In its present
zoning it allows 113 units it would be our intention to ask for 10% to 15% of these units to be
commercial shop units.
We are aware that as the size of the parcel is below 10 acres it does not require state changes
just local amendments. With this in mind we are prepared to offer our assistance both physically
and financially to the city in order to develop this new zoning ordinance. We have already
acquired the wording of a similar ordinance which was implemented in the City of Palm Beach,
Florida, which could easily be amended, and save us a lot of time and money.
I believe when we meet that you, like everyone else with whom I have divulged my intended
plan will be equally impressed and that this proposed mixed use development will be a
tremendous asset to the city of Cape Canaveral and it's residents.
I would appreciate a meeting with you and your colleagues as soon as possible as time is of the
essence on this project.
Kind r ards,
MARTIN GREENE M N A E A (Overseas) M C E I
President
PROPOSED DESIGN GUIDELINE
FOR THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
C-1 LOW DENSITY COMMERCIAL $ MIXED USE - RESIDENTIAL ZONING R-3
INDEX
INTRODUCTION
2. DESIGN GUIDELINES - R3 + BREEZWAY - SET -BACK AND HEIGHT
3. ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN CHARACTER
4. TYPICAL THEMES
Page 2.
1A. C-1 mixed use residential will extend and become a vibrant part of
the newly revitalized City of Cape Canaveral, adding a new dimension
to the City's zoning.
The components of the plan include retail restaurants, cafes, specialty
Shops, boutiques, etc. following the existing principals in C-1.
1 B. The C-1 mixed use zoning is planned as part of the City — not as a satellite
or discreet development. The physical connections to the areas
residential neighborhoods is a vital concern.
The new proposed zoning should blend in harmony with the Council/
Planning and the City's Master Plan. This style and type of project will
project an exciting environment woven into the existing City. The
guidelines will suggest street landscaping, building scale, orientation
to the surrounding area, and pedestrian concerns and be sensitive to
variations in scale and density.
Atmosphere will express a grand urban space with entrances and
Interiors that reflect a more residential feel.
2A. Guidelines for retail/commercial space should be "Limited to the first
floor", with the maximum R2/R3 height of 45. R3 would comply with
existing rules/regulations that are in place now. C-1 would also comply
and be inline with the present rulings.
2B. The buildings should have distinctive architectural elements with a 5
acre minimum lot size. Driveways and motor courts to be allowed within
this zone. Pedestrian paths should weave to create an intimate park -like
setting with public areas/fountains. The grounds should be an appealing
environment with special paving markings (pavers, cobble stones, etc.)
and rich landscaped areas.
2C. All buildings and public areas to have a variation in fagade, where the
courtyard or other large openings occur. Screening devices such as walls,
gates, trellises, should be used. Shading devises such as awning, to be
encouraged to provide sun and rain protection and ambiance. The intent
is to focus a central meeting place with cafes and other retail uses and
specialty stores, spilling out onto a plaza -like atmosphere designed as a
focal point with emphasis given to high quality accentuating the typical
lifestyle of the residents during the day, evening and night.
Page 3.
2D. Storefronts, boutiques, must blend with the overall architectural design.
The intent of this zoning is to blend residential living and limited
Commercial to the benefit of both uses and provide ambiance and
Atmosphere conducive to all within the development, appealing to
Residents and visitors alike.
2E. The primary residential component may be a mixture incorporating town -
homes, 1 and 2 story, flats, apartments and condominiums of 1-2-3
bedrooms, and/or a hotel.
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN CHARACTER THEMES
AN EXAMPLE WOULD BE AS FOLLOWS:
The design character will be based on interpretations of the historical
Mediterranean style. Aspects of this historic style which relate to providing
Human scale in buildings will be given particular importance in defining the
design character. Design criteria are summarized as follows:
3A. Building massing will be varied by set -backs, towers and changes in the
roof lines. Landscaped courtyards and terraces may be incorporated
into the ground floor and upper floors but the street walls must be
substantially maintained.
3B. Building facades should be detailed and articulated to create human scale
and visual interest. Shade and shadow should be used as in
Mediterranean architecture both for practical reasons and to provide
visual contrasts in the facades.
Building facades shall be windowed; particularly at their public
Faces. Windows shall be "punched" or recessed to create
Solidity and shadow in the wall. Larger glass areas should be
Recessed or otherwise shaded.
2. Facades shall be further broken down in scale by architectural
Devices such as string courses, cornices, blind windows and
other wall recesses.
3. Architectural elements such as balconies, decorative trellises,
Gates, grilles, awnings and shutters are encouraged.
3C. The materials will be derived from the Mediterranean vocabulary.
Primary building materials will be light-colored stucco, stone or precast
with Spanish tile roofs. Wood, tile, and stone will also be used in
window and other fagade details.
Page 4.
3D. Covered arcades will be an important element in the design vocabulary.
Other shading devices such as trellises or fabric covered walkways are
also encouraged.
3E. Landscape and planting will be incorporated into the architecture.
Inviting landscaped areas shall be designed in concert with the buildings.
Landscaping shall be utilized to provide definition of spaces and axis
As well as shade.
TYPICAL ARCHITECTURAL THEMES
1. Mediterranean
2. Tuscan
3. French Revival
4. Key West
5. Spanish
6. Mexican -Mission
7. Japanese -Chinese
8. Tudor
9. Greek
10. Polynesian
11. Thai
12. New Orleans/Creole
13. English Village
TYPICAL BUSINESSES
All commercial space must be used for retail sales only,
No service industries will be allowed such as
Banks, Real Estate Agents, insurance brokers etc.
Beauty Salon - Barber
Jewelry Boutique
Dry Cleaners — Alterations
Tailor — Specialty Ladies wear — and similar uses
Cafe's — Patisserie — Deli
Cigar — Champagne - Wine bar & Retail Stores
Art / Sculpture Gallery
Flower Shop
Apartment Hotel — Private Club
Gifts - Books
ZONING DETAILS
C-1, R-2, R-3 Mixed Commercial/ Residential
5 Acre Minimum
15 Units per Acre
Up to 20% Maximum Commercial units
Lot Coverage - 50% (C-1)
Minimum lot area for a Hotel: 12,000 sq. ft.
300 sq. ft. per rental unit
Maximum Height 45'
SETBACKS
Front 25', Rear 10', Corner TBA
Interior lot lines to be zero to allow flexibility in design. City staff have input when
the draft overall concept has been presented.
ENTRANCE
24' ACCESS
PARKING
Residential 2 per unit
HOTEL — CLUB
1 space for each sleeping unit, plus 1 space for 12 units, for employees
C-1 Parking
Parking requirements for two or more uses of the same or different types
Of business may be satisfied by the allocation of the required number of
Spaces for each use in a common parking area.
Cafe -Patisserie -Deli
With seating 1 space for each 3 seats, or 1 for every 100 sq. ft. of floor area.
All other uses to be determined by the building officer.
Unit Sizes R2 -R3
1 Bedroom 650 sq. ft. Min
2 Bedroom 750 sq. ft. Min
3 Bedroom 950 sq. ft. Min
Efficiency 450 sq. ft. Min