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Home My WebLink AboutItem #11 Extension of Temporary Signage Policy> >e Center of Good L AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Meeting Date: January 15, 2013 Item # Reviewed By: Contact Name: Michael Rumer �P Department Director: Contact Number: (407) 905 -3100 Ext. 1018 City Manager #fir Subject: Extension of Temporary Signage Policy Background Summary: On January 19, 2010, the City passed resolution 2010 -002 which temporarily granted business the opportunity to use prohibited signs such as banner signs, inflatable signs, pennants and other media for four non- consecutive two week periods. A respectable number of businesses have utilized the opportunity and asked that it remain in place for a period to help with the economic conditions. The city's sign ordinance states: "Street banner signs, streamers, pennants, flags, ribbons, spinners, or other such devices shall be prohibited." The ordinance allows for "Temporary Directional Signs" but only for Developers, Builders, Realtors, Garage Sales, Major Special Events and Minor Special Events. Special Signage does allow for additional temporary signage for "Grand Openings." The ordinance reads: "The use of banner signs, inflatable signs, pennants, and other media approved by the Building and Zoning Official is permitted for a period to start on the issue date of the Occupational License and end two (2) weeks (14 days) after issue date; or for a two (2) week (14 day) period agreed to in writing by the Building and Zoning Official and dated prior to or on the issue date of the Occupational License." Temporary Signage denoting grand openings is not allowed in the right -of -way. Typically, if signs are placed within right -of -way, the Code Enforcement Officers would pick them up and they are considered the same as roadside trash. The officers would usually make contact with the business if the non - compliant signs are on private property (like a parking lot). Issue Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission adopt a resolution that would extend the use of the temporary grand opening to four times per year until January 1, 2014, with provisions of the permit remaining as they currently exist? Recommendations Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commission adopt a resolution that would extend the use of the temporary grand opening to four times per year until January 1, 2014, with provisions of the permit remaining as they currently exist. Attachments: Resolution Financial Impact: Not applicable. Type of Item (please mark with an z') Public Hearing Ordinance First Reading Ordinance Second Reading X Resolution X_ Commission Approval Discussion & Direction Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution Reviewed by City Attorney Reviewed by Finance Dept. Reviewed by () N/A N/A N/A For Clerk's Dept Use: Consent Agenda Public Hearing �i Regular Agenda 2 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, FINDING THAT CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS JUSTIFY THE TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN SIGNS; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF CERTAIN SIGNS BY RETAIL BUSINESSES FOR FOUR NONCONSECUTIVE TWO WEEK PERIODS PER CALENDAR YEAR; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THIS AUTHORIZATION ON JANUARY 1, 2014; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee recognizes that local businesses may need additional flexibility in connection with temporary signs due to the economic downturn; and WHEREAS, other local jurisdictions have allowed greater flexibility than the City of Ocoee in connection with the permitting of temporary signs; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to allow the short term use of temporary signs within the City upon obtaining a permit from the Building and Zoning Official. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Authority The City Commission of the City of Ocoee has the authority to adopt this Resolution pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes. SECTION 2. Findings The City Commission of the City of Ocoee hereby finds that the current economic conditions require that businesses in the local community be provided with greater flexibility in connection with the advertising and promotion of their business through the use of temporary signs and that these circumstances justify the temporary authorization of certain signs not otherwise permitted by the Land Development Code. SECTION 3. Authorization for Temporary Signs A. Notwithstanding any provisions of the Land Development Code to the contrary, for the purpose of advertising and promoting a retail business or businesses located on a single platted lot within the corporate limits of the City, the temporary use of banner signs, inflatable signs, pennants, and other media approved by the Building and Zoning Official is hereby permitted for a period of four (4) nonconsecutive two (2) week periods (14 days each) per calendar year upon application by the lot owner or his authorized representative to the Building and Zoning Official and the issuance of a permit for such purpose. The application shall describe the proposed temporary sign, the location thereof, the time period during which such sign will be in place and such other information as may be required by the Building and Zoning Official. The Building and Zoning Official may impose such conditions on the issuance of any such permit as may be necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare. B. Any temporary sign authorized pursuant to this Resolution shall be located within the lot which is the subject of the application and shall not be permitted within a public right -of -way. C. Temporary banner signs authorized by this Resolution shall be limited to one banner on any street frontage of the lot and may be mounted on a building or other appropriate support. If not mounted on a building, the banner must be at least 15 feet from adjacent lot lines and not over 20 feet above the ground. Each such banner sign shall be limited to a maximum of 40 square feet in area. D. All temporary banner signs shall be maintained in good condition and shall be repaired or removed within 24 hours of notice that such action is required. E. Any temporary sign permitted under Article VIII of the Ocoee Land Development Code shall count towards the four (4) temporary signs authorized pursuant to this Resolution. SECTION 4. Duration Unless earlier repealed by the City Commission, the authority to issue permits for temporary signs pursuant to this Resolution shall terminate on January 1, 2014. SECTION 5. Severability If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto. SECTION 6. Effective Date This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ATTEST: Beth Eikenberry, City Clerk day of , 2013 APPROVED: CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor (SEAL) APPROVED BY THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION ON THE ABOVE DATE UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO. FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA; APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY this day of , 2013. Im City Attorney -4-