Item 06 Second Reading of Ordinance for a Land Development Code (LDC) Amendment to Article VIII Relating to Political Campaign SignsContact Name:
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: May 3, 2022
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Michael Rumer
Ext. 1018
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City Manager:
Subject:LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE Vill RELATING TO
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS
Background Summary:
First Reading of Ordinance held on April 5, 2022.
During the February 15, 2022, City Commission meeting, a discussion relating to the timing of the placement of
Political Campaign Signs so far out from a scheduled election was made. A review of the current Political Sign
code criteria showed that no language is provided which dictates when the signs could be placed, only that they
had to be removed within 48 hours.
The current Land Development Code criteria for Political Signs in Article VIII:
(1) Removal.
1. Campaign signs installed on private property will
after the campaign issue has been decided.
Proposed sign language based on public comments:
(3) Placement and removal.
be permitted for a period not to extend beyond 48 hours
Campaign signs may be placed on private property provided that:
(a) the signs are not placed on the site until ninety (90) days prior to an election or referendum: and
(b) the signs are removed within five days after the election or referendum or after the primary election if
the candidate is no longer a viable candidate.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission approve an Ordinance implementing amendments to the Land
Development Code (LDC) relating to Political Campaign Signs in Article VIII, Subsection 8-6(G), thereby
establishing timelines for the placement and removal of Political Signs within the City's Boundaries?
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) reviewed proposed LDC amendments on March 8, 2022, and
recommend approval as proposed.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Honorable Mayor and City Commission approve an Ordinance implementing amendments
to the Land Development Code (LDC) relating to Political Campaign Signs in Article Vlll, Subsection 8-6(G),
thereby establishing timelines for the placement and removal of Political Signs within the City's Boundaries.
Attachments:
Ordinance for Political Signs LDC Amendment
Financial Impact:
None
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X Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing
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X Commission Approval
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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING ARTICLE
VIII, SECTION 8-6.G. OF THE CITY OF OCOEE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
RELATING TO POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, as provided in Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and chapters
163 and 166, Florida Statutes, the City of Ocoee (the "City") enjoys all home rule authority, police
power, land development and zoning authority, and governmental and proprietary powers necessary to
conduct municipal government and perform municipal functions; and
WHEREAS, the City may exercise any power for municipal purposes, except as expressly
prohibited by law; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to
consider the amendment to the sign code as proposed by staff and recommended approval of the
amendment; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been considered by the Ocoee City Commission in a public
hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 166.041, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission may exercise any power for municipal purposes, except as
expressly prohibited by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission in good faith determines that this Ordinance is in the best
interest of the City and its residents and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 Ordinance pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida
and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 2. Amendment of Article VIII, Land Development Code. Section 8-
6.G. of the City of Ocoee Land Development Code, is hereby amended with strikethroughs showing
deletions and underlines showing additions, as follows:
See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this Ordinance 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 4. Codification. It is the intention of the City Commission of the City
that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of
the City; and that sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and the word "ordinance"
may be changed to "chapter," "section," "article," or such other appropriate word or phrase in order to
accomplish such intentions; and regardless of whether such inclusion in the Code is accomplished,
sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and the correction of typographical errors
which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager, without need of public hearing,
by filing a corrected or recodified copy of same with the City Clerk.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk
(SEAL)
day of , 2022.
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY
THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA;
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY
this day of , 2022.
SHUFFIELD, LOWMAN & WILSON, P.A.
By:
City Attorney
APPROVED:
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
Rusty Johnson, Mayor
ADVERTISED , 2022
READ FIRST TIME , 2022
READ SECOND TIME AND ADOPTED
, 2022
UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO.
EXHIBIT "A"
For the purposes of this Code, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this section
unless otherwise indicated by the context:
ARTICLE Vill - SIGNS
8-6. — OTHER SIGNS -GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
G. POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS
Amendment to Section 8-6.G. Subsection (3) of Section 8-6.G. of the City of Ocoee
Land Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows with strikethroughs showing
deletions and underlines showing additions:
Placement and removal.
Campaign signs may be placed on private property provided that:
(a) the signs are not placed on the site until ninety (90) days prior to an election or
referendum; and
(b) the signs are removed within five days after the election or referendum or after the
Primary election if the candidate is no longer a viable candidate.
(All other provisions of section 2-4 of the City of Ocoee Land Development Code remain
unchanged by this amendment.)
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CITY OF OCOEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE OCOEE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
RELATING TO POLTTIOAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS
NOTICE IS HERRRY GIVEN, that on TUESDAY, MAY S, 2022, AT 6:15 P.M.
or as soon thereafter as practical, the OCOEE CITY COMMISSION will hold a
PUBLIC HEARING at the City of Ocoee Commission Chambers located at 150
Norkb Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, Florida, to consider a proposed amendment to the
Land Development Code relating to Political Campaign Signs in Article VIII, Sub-
section 8-6(G). The proposed amendment will provide timelines for the placement
and removal of Political Signs within the City's Boundaries.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA,, AMEND-
ING ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 8-6.G. OF THE CITY OF OCOEE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATING TO POLITICAL CAM-
PAIGN SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECITVE DATE.
Interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard with respect to
the proposed action. The complete case file, including a complete legal description
by metes,and bounds, may be inspected at the Ocoee Planning Department located
at 150 North Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, Florida, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. The Ocoee City Commis-
sion may continue the public hearing to other dates and times, as it deems necessary.
Any interested party shall be advised of the dates, times, and places of any continu-
ation of these or continued public hearings shall be announced during the hearing
and no further notices regarding these matters will be published. You are advised
that any person who desires to appeal any decision made at the public hearings will
need a record of the proceedings and for this purpose may need to ensure that a ver-
batim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal Is based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in
this proceeding should contact the City Clerk's Office 48 hours In advance of the
meeting at (407) 905-3105.
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