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ORDINANCE NO. 15-2013
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
THE REGULATION OF SIGNAGE; PROVIDING FOR
COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 94,
SIGNS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AMENDING
THE SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AlA
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY DISTRICT;
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, the City Council desires to update the City's sign code regulations in
accordance with the amendments contained herein; 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 regulation of 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; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the goals of this Ordinance are content neutral
and 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 of Lakeland, 414 So. 2d 1030 (Fla.); Messer v. City of
Douglasville, Ga., 975 F. 2d 1505 (11 Cir. 1992); and
WHEREAS, due to the its geographical location along the Atlantic Coast, the City of
Cape Canaveral is exposed to salty ocean air, which contributes to accelerated corrosion and
rusting of steel and other corrosive alloys; and
WHEREAS, many existing ground signs located in the City of Cape Canaveral are
structurally supported by exposed vertical supports comprised of steel or other corrosive alloys
which rust; and
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WHEREAS, requiring that exposed vertical supports comprised of steel and other
corrosive alloys be covered with a non-corrosive decorative cover, as required by the
amendments contained herein, is intended to improve the aesthetic appearance of ground signs
with exposed vertical supports; and
WHEREAS, the City desires, through adoption of this Ordinance, to provide for the
modernization and beautification of pole signs to enhance the properties upon which such signs
are located, to revitalize interest in local businesses, and to generally improve community
aesthetics; and
WHEREAS, the City's Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this Ordinance at several
public meetings and on October 9, 2013, recommended approval of this Ordinance to the City
Council; 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 residents and businesses 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.
Section 2. Chapter 94 Code Amendment. Chapter 94, Signs, of the Code of Ordinances,
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby amended as follows (underlined type indicates
additions and strikeeet 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:
Accent lighting means - --. - .• -• :3 -: ._• _. . any method of external
illumination that is intended to draw attention to an integral decorative or architectural feature of
the building and not connected or giving the appearance of any connection to the overall signage
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of the project. Accent lighting shall be reviewed in accordance with Article III of Chapter 22 of
this Code.
* * *
Banner sign means any sign having the characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentation
applied to cloth, paper or fabric including animated, rotating and/or fluttering devices, feather
signs, flags and pennants (which do not comply with the definition of flag or pennant under this
chapter) but excluding government flags for the purposes of this chapter, designated to attract
attention.
Discontinued sign shall mean any sign located on real property which has been vacant
and unoccupied for a period of ninety (90) days or more; or any sign face which advertises a
service no longer conducted or product no longer sold upon the premises where the sign is
located. Such sign(face and/or structure) shall be considered nonconforming in accordance with
Article IV of this Chapter.
* * *
Hazardous sign is any sign which constitutes a vehicular and/or pedestrian hazard or a
detriment to traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, content, coloring, or method
of illumination, or which obstructs the visibility of any official traffic-control device or which
diverts or tends to divert the attention of drivers of moving vehicles from traffic movement on
streets, roads, intersections, or access facilities. No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to
obstruct the vision of pedestrians. The use of flashing, running, or revolving lights in any sign is
prohibited. Any sign which by glare or method of illumination constitutes a hazard to traffic is
prohibited. Any sign which displays or incorporates into the graphic display any depiction or
simulation identical to or similar to those used for officially recognized traffic signalization,
direction or control shall be prohibited.
* * *
Pole signs are signs that are supported by one or more exposed vertical supports of any
shape which are comprised of steel or other corrosive alloys. Two examples of a pole sign are:
* * *
Pylon signs are signs that are supported by one or more exposed vertical supports which
are encased within a single, non-corrosive decorative cover. Non-corrosive decorative cover
shall mean any material(s) suitable for installation as a pole sign cover in accordance with
industry standards of material and workmanship, applied over and attached to the supporting
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poles(s), including all attachments and fasteners thereto, which shall contain no steel or other
corrosive alloys. Such pole sign cover shall have a minimum width of 12 inches and maximum
depth equal to the depth of the sign cabinet. One (1) example of a pylon sign is:
inverted "V," and set upon the ground.
* * *
Scheduled event or occurrence means a singular preplanned, temporary happening during
a particular interval of time on the site advertised. Examples of scheduled events or occurrences
include a property for sale, a coming site development, a grand opening, a retail sale, an outdoor
event, and other similar temporary events.
* * *
Sign means any surface, fabric, device or display, whether illuminated or nonilluminated,
designed to identify, announce, direct or inform, and that is placed ems in view of the
general public. For purposes of this chapter, the term "sign" includes all structural members.
* * *
Street rRight-of-way means . . ._ _ ' _. . _. . . _ . . . . . . .__ -. -
land reserved, used or to be used as a street, alley, walkway, drainage facility or other public
purpose. One example of a right-of-way:
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The right-of-way can be thought of as
the public's space between property lines.
In this example,the sidewalks and
utility poles are at the property lines.
Right-of-way
Temporary signs means a sign displayed for a scheduled event or occurrence before,
- - _ .. . . . - - - . . . . . . • - .. . . .- which is not
designed or intended to be placed permanently •- . • - . : -, -- • , .
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, -- • • -- • -
Temporary signs include only those signs expressly referenced in section 94-76 — Temporary
Sign Table.
Warning sign means a sign required by law or intended to inform the viewer of
dangerous and/or restrictive conditions on the premises.
Window lighting means any source of illumination intended to illuminate or draw
attention to any display that is part of a window sign.
Window sign means • . . ., : . -: any signs or display affixed to. in
contact with or placed in the interior or exterior windows of a structure, and which can be viewed
from the outside of the structure.
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Sec. 94-4. Exemptions.
The following signs may be erected without a permit, subject, however, to all remaining
requirements of these regulations:
* * *
(7) Temporary signs on residential property that do not exceed six square feet and on
nonresidential property that do not exceed 12 square feet, provided the signs meet the
feet, but are less than 32 square feet, may be authorized by permit under this chapter.
* * *
(13) Signs erected entirely within the confines of a commercial establishment,
provided they cannot be viewed from a public right-of-way.
(14) Warning signs.
(15) Temporary signs approved under an outdoor entertainment event permit.
(16) Any sign erected or temporarily placed by the city or other governmental body.
* * *
Sec. 94-6. Prohibited signs and features.
The following signs and features are strictly prohibited:
* * *
(d) Portable signs. Any sign, excluding vehicular signs, which is mobile or is not
securely and permanently attached to the ground or a building is prohibited, except a
* * *
(bb) Signs placed on fences or gates, other than warning signs.
(cc) Window lighting, except for window signs authorized by section 94-4(6).
111) (dd) Temporary signs, except permitted types and uses specified in section 94-76.
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(ee) Any other sign, feature, or outdoor advertising display that does not comply with
the provisions of this chapter.
* * *
ARTICLE II.PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Sec.94-31. Permit Required.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to
change a sign face, change the name of a business displayed on a sign, alter, erect,
construct, enlarge, move, or make structural alterations to any sign within the city, or
cause such to be done without first obtaining a sign permit . • . • • .
ate. This shall not be construed to require any permit for a change of moveable
alphanumeric characters on a sign designed for such moveable characters or a change of
display on an electronic sign copy on a sign so long as the sign or sign structure is not
modified—in—any—way. Any sign which is not specifically allowed by this chapter is
prohibited.
* * *
Sec.94-35. Fees.
Permit and inspection fees for the erections alteration or relocation of a sign, exclusive of
any costs for an electrical permit, shall be set forth in appendix Bi schedule of fees,to this Code
and shall include fees for the following:
* * *
(4) As an incentive to encourage the establishment of new businesses within the city,
the administrator is authorized to waive sign permitting fees for any temporary signage
application that is filed within 30 days after obtaining the businesses' initial Business Tax
Receipt issued by the city eliminate nonconforming signs, the city manager shall be
* * *
ARTICLE III. SIZE, LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION
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DIVISION 2.TYPES OF SIGNS
Sec. 94-76. Temporary on-premises signs.
(1) Temporary signs must comply with the temporary signage table below.
Temporary signage table:
Type and use Conditions
Property for sale or lease may indicate so by use of temporary a,b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i,j,
signage.
Property under a development permit may indicate so by use a,b, c, d, e, f, g,h, i,j,
of temporary signage.
Temporary signage on gubernatorial,presidential, county, city, c, d, e, f, g, h, i,j, k,
and any state and federal primary Election Day and during the
30 days prior to and five days after the Election Day.
Banner Sign e, g, h, 1,
Bag Sign a, e, m
(2) The following conditions shall apply to any temporary sign unless otherwise
provided in the temporary signage table set forth above.
a. The temporary signage shall be removed when the sign has fulfilled its purpose (e.g.,
the scheduled event or occurrence has concluded).
b. One temporary sign is allowed for every 150 linear feet of property frontage, or
portion thereof unless additional signage is authorized and required by state or federal
law. Individual tenant spaces for sale or lease may indicate so by use of one temporary
sign for each tenant space or unit, regardless of property frontage.
c. On residential property, no temporary sign shall exceed six square feet.
d. On nonresidential property, no temporary sign shall exceed 32 square feet.
e. The temporary sign may be double-faced (back-to-back) and only one side of a
double-faced sign shall be counted for sign area calculations.
f. The maximum height shall be four feet on residential property, or eight feet on any
non-residential property.
® g, Minimum setbacks for any part of the temporary signstructure shall be a minimum of
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two feet from any right-of-way.
h. No part of any temporary sign shall be placed within the right-of-way or within the
visibility triangle or in any way which impedes pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic safety.
No part of any temporary sign shall be located so as to reduce any required parking area.
No part of any temporary sign shall be located in such a way that it restricts a pedestrian
way and/or sidewalk to less than forty-four (44) inches in width. Temporary signs shall
be removed and brought inside a building when there are storm warnings so as not to
become a hazard during a storm event
i. Shall be freestanding and shall not rely on any support that is not a part of the sign.
L The temporary sign shall be constructed of sturdy material such as wood,hard plastic,
vinyl, hardboard 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 they are safely fastened, in their entirety, to a backing
made of material set forth in this section.
k. With property owner's consent, during gubernatorial, presidential, county and city
election years, temporary signs may be placed on Election Day and during the 30 days
prior to and five days after the Election Day.
1. A maximum of one banner sign may be erected on nonresidential property not to
exceed 96 square feet, and on residential property not to exceed 12 square feet. A banner
sign may be erected for a maximum of 30 consecutive days on nonresidential property
and a maximum of 14 consecutive days on residential property one (1) time during any
calendar year. A banner sign must be securely fastened in a manner to withstand weather
elements commonly experienced in the city.
m. Bag signs shall be allowed for 180 days when the copy area of an existing ground
sign has been damaged and is awaiting repair, when the business has vacated the property
or when the copy area is being replaced to accommodate a new or renamed business. The
administrator may grant an extension of time for good cause shown provided any
extension shall not exceed 180 calendar days.
(1) Provided the temporary sign satisfies all the requirements of this section,
(2) Temporary signs shall be freestanding signs.
which the sign has fulfilled its purpose (c.g., the scheduled event or occurrence
leas-con )
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(1) On residential property, no one temporary sign shall exceed six square feet
shall not exceed three. However, during gubernatorial, presidential, and city
election years, the three sign limitation shall not apply on election day and during
the 30 days prior to and five days after the election day.
feet and the total area of temporary signage installed on any nonresidential
property shall not exceed 96 square feet, except more than 96 square feet of
signage may be installed as provided in this section. However, during
gthernatorial, presidential, and city election years, the 96 square foot limitation
the election day.
(6) Temporary signs may be double faced(back to back) and only one side of
(7) The maximum height of any temporary sign shall be four feet on
(8) Minimum setbacks for any part of the temporary sign structure shall be a
(9) No temporary sign shall be placed within the right of way. No temporary
hard plastic, vinyl, masonite or particle board of sufficient thickness so as to
(11) If the temporary sign is promoting products or services available on the
premises, the sign may only be displayed during the normal business hours of the
(b) In addition to the general requirements in subsection (a), the following
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property after a building permit is issued or site plan has been approved. In
permitted for one year or until the building permits for the area under
three months. The primary contractor's licensing information shall be legibly
(2) A maximum of one on premises banner sign may be erected on
not to exceed 12 square feet. A banner sign may be erected for a maximum of 30
days on nonresidential property and a maximum of 11 days on residential
(c) Bag signs shall be temporarily permitted for 180 calendar day period of time in
when the copy area is being replaced to accommodate a new or renamed business. The
administrator may grant an extension of time for good cause shown provided any
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Sec. 94-78. Electronic signs.
Electronic signs may be approved under this chapter provided the proposed electronic
sign satisfies the following requirements:
(a) A maximum of one electronic sign may be incorporated into a monument sign
and shall not be part of any other kind of sig- '- - .'•. :. -- : : . :. - or
pylon sign. The electronic sign must be in compliance with all applicable provisions of
this chapter. However, if the property cannot accommodate a monument sign due to
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Further, an electronic sign shall not be a portable or stand
alone standalone sign and shall be mounted in a permanent cabinet.
(b) The electronic sign shall not be installed higher than ten feet from grade level,
(eb) The size of the electronic sign shall be limited to a maximum size equal to 32
square feet. The maximum area of the sign shall not exceed 120 square feet. The
electronic sign shall be fully incorporated within the outer perimeter of the sign. Further,
the size of the electronic sign shall be included in the calculation for the total signage
allowed for the property and the overall size limitation for a particular sign.
(dc) The electronic sign shall be limited to display of static alphanumeric characters
only. *Nonstatic Moving graphic displays of non-alphanumeric characters (such as
simulations of fireworks, bouncing hearts, lighthouses, human bodies, and cartoon
characters) shall be prohibited.
(ed) The display time for each message containing alphanumeric characters shall be a
minimum time period of seven four(4)consecutive seconds per display, and— he-message
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(1) The pole or pylon sign shall be reduced in height to 15 feet or lower.
(2) A pole sign shall be modified to a pylon sign.
(3) The maximum area of the sign shall not exceed 120 square feet, and the
Gize of the electronic sign shall be limited to a maximum size equal to 32 square
feet.
(ge) The electronic sign shall be set to a specific brightness level and shall
electronically respond to changing light conditions (e.g., change from day to night or to
darkness related to weather). Written certification shall be provided with the sign permit
application from the sign manufacturer that the sign has been preset to not to exceed the
following light level standard as measured in nits, as follows:
(1) Maximum daytime level at 6,000 nits.
(2) Maximum nighttime level at 500 nits.
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LFurther, the preset light level shall be protected from end user manipulations by password
protected software or other acceptable methods.
(hf) If the electronic sign malfunctions, the message, if displayed, shall be maintained
at a maximum light level of 500 nits, or the sign shall be made inactive until the sign is
repaired.
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Sec. 94-81. Temporary off-premises signs.
* * *
(a) Temporary off-premises signs may be erected upon issuance of a permit by the
Administrator provided the temporary off-premises sign(s) meets the following
conditions:
* * *
(3) The type, use, size, height, and placement of the sign shall comply with
the requirements set forth in section 94-76 for temporary on-premises signs.
* * *
Sec. 94-85. Variances.
(a) The administrator may grant, upon request by the property owner, a variance to
does not cause a safety hazard to persons or property, cause a violation of other
(b) A variance may be granted for any height, location, or ze requirement under this
chapter pursuant to the variance procedures set forth in chapter 110, article II.
* * *
DIVISION 3. DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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Table 94-96-1 District Restrictions
Type of Sign R-1 R-2 R-3 C-1, C-2 &
M-1
Temporary Per Section Per Section Per Section Per Section
On-Premises 94-76 94-76 94-76 94-76
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Sign
Temporary Per Section Per Section Per Section Per Section
Off-Premises 94-81 94-81 94-81 94-81
Sign
Max. area 6 s.f. 6 s.f. 6 s.f. 32 s.f.
Max. height 4' 4' 4' 8'
Areas under
development
a. General
Max. no. 4- 4 4 4
Max. area 16 s.f. 16 s.f. 16 s.f. 32 s.f.
Max. height 4 4 4
b. Per
subcontractor
Max. area 9-s: 9 s.f. 9-s-f. 9 s.f.
Max. height 4 4 4 4
Home Max. no. 1 1 1 1
occupation
Max area 2 s.f. 2 s.f. 2 s.f. 2 s.f.
Ground Max. no. Prohibited 1 per street 1 per street 1 per street
frontage/per frontage/per frontage
416 access access
entrance entrance
Max. 2 signs max. 2 signs
Max area 32 s.f. 32 s.f. One s.f. per
lineal ft. of
property
frontage up
to a max. of
150 s.f.
Max. height 8' 8' 20'
Max. width 25' 25' 25'
Wall Max. no. Prohibited 1 1 2 per
storefront or
structure,
provided
each
structure is a
separate
business.
Max. area One s.f. per One s.f. per Parallel to
lineal foot of lineal foot of street 15% of
building wall building wall wall height
that the sign that the sign (x) wall width
is on is on of wall that
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sign is
located on:
max. 160 s.f.
Perpendicula
r to street,
15% of wall
height (x)
wall width of
wall that sign
is located on;
max. 128 s.f.
Banner Signs Max. no. 1 1 1 1
Max. area 12 sq. ft. 12 sq. ft. 12 sq. ft. 96 sq. ft.
Electronic Max. no. n/a n/a n/a per Section
Signs 94-78
Max. area. n/a n/a n/a 32 sq. ft.
Wall mural Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited
unless unless unless
approved per approved per approved per
94-6(g) 94-6(g) 94-6(g)
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ARTICLE IV. NONCONFORMING SIGNS
Sec. 94-121. Nonconforming signs.
All signs or outdoor displays which are lawfully in existence or are lawfully erected and
which do not conform to the provisions of this chapter are declared nonconforming signs. It is
the intent of this chapter to recognize that the eventual elimination of nonconforming signs as
expeditiously and fairly as possible is as much a subject of health, safety, and welfare as is the
prohibition of new signs that would violate the provisions of this chapter. No nonconforming
sign shall be changed, expanded or altered in any manner which would increase the degree of its
nonconformity, or be structurally altered to prolong its useful life, or be moved in whole or in
part to any other location where it would remain nonconforming.
(a) Termination by abandonment: Any nonconforming sign structure, the use of
which as a sign is discontinued for a period of ninety(90) consecutive days, regardless of
any intent to resume or not to abandon such use, shall be presumed to be abandoned and
shall not thereafter be reestablished except in full compliance with this chapter. Any
period of such discontinuance caused by government actions, strikes, material shortages,
or acts of God, and without any contributing fault by the nonconforming user, shall not
be considered in calculating the length of discontinuance for purposes of this subsection.
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chi Termination by damage or destruction: Any nonconforming signama damaged or
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destroyed by any means, to the extent of fifty (50) percent of its replacement cost at the
time of being damaged or destroyed, shall be terminated and shall not be restored.
(c) Termination by redevelopment: Whenever any revision or modification is made to
a building or to site improvements, which revision or modification requires the
submission of a new or substantially revised site plan or development plan, pursuant to
the Land Development Code, all signs or sign structures on the parcel of land in question
shall be made to conform with the current requirements of this chapter, or shall be
removed.
fill Pole Signs - Termination by amortization: Any nonconforming pole sign existing
on [INSERT EFFECTIVE DATE] and not terminated pursuant to any other provision of
this section shall be permanently removed or modified into a pylon sign by [INSERT
DATE TWO YEARS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE], by the installation of a non-
corrosive decorative cover applied over and attached to the supporting pole(s) in
accordance with industry standards of material and workmanship, except, however, pole
signs located within the visibility triangle shall be permanently removed or relocated
from the visibility triangle by said date in compliance with this chapter.
(e) Repair and Maintenance. Reasonable routine repair and maintenance of a
nonconforming sign is permitted in accordance with the requirements of section 110-98
of the City Code.
if Incentives. As an incentive to eliminate nonconforming signs, the city manager
shall be authorized to waive sign permitting fees for any sign application that is filed for
purposes of eliminating or modifying a nonconforming sign and making it in full
compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
Sec. 94-122.— Exceptions and appeals.
Laj Upon application filed with the Administrator, the Administrator may exempt
legally existing nonconforming signs from the requirements of this chapter related only to
height, sign area, and projection from the building, if the sign owner can demonstrate that
the nonconformity is within twenty percent (20%) of each specific requirement.
However, the sign must be brought into full compliance if it is substantially damaged.
Freestanding signs that are nonconforming only with respect to the minimum
required distance from any property lines, shall be allowed to remain in the existing
location provided that no portion of the sign is located within any publicly owned right-
of-way, visibility triangle, or utility easement and that no interference with clear sight
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distance exists, and further provided that such signs are otherwise in compliance with the
terms of this chapter.
Section 3. Chapter 110, Article X. AlA Economic Opportunity Overlay District,
Division 7. Signage Code Amendment._Chapter 110, Article X. A 1 A Economic Opportunity
Overlay District, Division 7 Signage, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, is hereby amended to add the following new section as follows (underlined type
indicates additions and strikeout type indicates deletions):
Sec. 110-709. Business Park/Area Multi-user Sign. Pursuant to a Developer's
Agreement approved by Council, a multi-user sign may be erected on SR A 1 A and/or
Central Boulevard to provide signage for properties/businesses located along Imperial
Boulevard, Brown Circle, and Commerce Street.
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. Grammatical, typographical, and
like errors may be corrected and additions, alterations, and omissions, not affecting the
construction or meaning of this ordinance and the City Code may be freely made.
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.
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• ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this day of
, 2013.
Rocky Randels,Mayor
ATTEST:
FOR AGAINST
John Bond
Angela Apperson, City Clerk Bob Hoog
Buzz Petsos
Rocky Randels
Betty Walsh
First Reading:
Legal Ad Published:
0 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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City of Cape Canaveral
Ordinance No. 15-2013
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