HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-009JOSEPH E. SMITH, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
SAINT LUCIE COUNTY
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ORDINANCE NO. 16-009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.00.00 DEFINITIONS
BY AMENDING VARIOUS DEFINITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH SIGNS, BY
AMENDING CHAPTER IX (SIGNS) AND SECTION 7.10.24G (SIGNS AND
LIGHTING STANDARDS) TO ENSURE SIGN REGULATIONS ARE
CONTENT -NEUTRAL UNLESS THERE IS A REQUIRED CONTENT -BASED
DISTINCTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PURPOSES; PROVIDING
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following
findings of fact and determination:
1. On August 1, 1990, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida, adopted the St. Lucie County Land Development Code.
2. On January 21, 2016, the Local Planning Agency/ Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on the proposed ordinance after publishing
notice in the Port St. Lucie News and the Tribune at least 10 days prior to the
hearing and recommended that the proposed ordinance be approved.
4. On May 17, 2016, this Board held its first public hearing on the proposed
ordinance, after publishing a notice of such hearing in the Port St. Lucie News
and the Tribune on May 6, 2016.
S. On June 7, 2016, this Board held its second public hearing on the proposed
ordinance, after publishing a notice of such hearing in the Port St. Lucie News
and the Tribune on May 26, 2016.
6. The proposed amendments to the St. Lucie County Land Development Code
are consistent with the general purpose, goals, objectives and standards of
the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan and are in the best interest of the
health safety and public welfare of the citizens of St. Lucie County, Florida.
7. On August 2 2005 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance
No 05-004 revising Chapters II and IX of the County's Land Development
Code to eliminate content -based regulation of signs to the extent deemed
feasible and necessary at that time.
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8 On June 18 2015 the United States Supreme Court decided Reed v. Town of
Gilbert U.S., 135 S Ct 2218 (2015) re -addressing the question of when
regulation of signs is considered content -based.
9 It is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners that signs be regulated
within the County only with regard to such characteristics as size, placement,
and construction and without regard to the content of any sign. The Board of
County Commissioners finds that the signs authorized by the Land
Development Code as amended by this Ordinance offer citizens and
businesses within the County ample opportunities to express commercial and
noncommercial messages while protecting the public safety, and promoting
the attractive appearance of outdoor areas within the County.
10 The revisions to the County's regulation of signs as enacted by this Ordinance
are intended to remove any remaining features of such regulations that would
be considered content -based under the majority and concurring opinions in
Reed retaining only those minimal references to the content of signs that are
necessary to avoid serious risks to public safety.
11 Directional signs public utility signs and public directional and regulatory
signs as defined and authorized in Chapters II and IX of the Land
Development Code as amended by this Ordinance, are necessary to prevent
serious injury or deaths to motorists pedestrians, and other persons within
the County.
12. The prohibition of signs that copy or imitate governmental signs or incorrectl
purport to have official governmental status and the prohibition of signs that
use the words "stop," "look," "danger," or other content in such a manner as
to interfere with mislead or confuse traffic, are necessary to prevent serious
injury or deaths to motorists pedestrians and other persons within the
County. Such signs would tend to distract motorists, pedestrians, and others
so as to create safety hazards.
13. The prohibition of flashing, animated fire- or smoke -emitting, changeable -
message or noise -making signs and the prohibition of signs in motion, are
necessary to prevent serious iniury or deaths to motorists, pedestrians, and
other citizens within the County. Such signs would tend to distract motorists,
pedestrians and others so as to create serious safety hazards.
14 It is necessary for the public health safety, and general welfare that signs
within the County be constructed to the standards of the Florida Building
Code and the requirements of Chapters II and IX and Section 7.10.24G, of the
Land Development Code as applicable. To the extent that signs do not meet
Underlined passages are added.Stwgh passages are deleted.
such construction standards it is necessary that the signs be authorized only
for a limited period of time and be capable of being removed promptly when
a high -wind weather event is expected. The regulation of temporary signs by
Chapters II and IX of the Land Development Code, as amended by this
Ordinance is intended to offer adequate means of expression relating to
events or occurrences of limited duration to be viewpoint -neutral, and to be
content -neutral to the extent possible while still requiring that such signs be
displayed only temporarily and be removed within a stated time after the
conclusion of the event or occurrence to which such signs relate.
15 The Board of County Commissioners recognizes that commercial speech is
generally addressed for First Amendment purposes under standards different
from those applicable to noncommercial speech as enunciated in Central
Hudson Gas & Elec. Corp. v. Public Service Commission, 447 U.S. 557 (1980),
and that it is therefore appropriate that commercial temporary signs and
noncommercial temporary signs be regulated separately.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida:
PART A.
THE SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO READ AS
FOLLOWS, INCLUDE:
CHAPTER II
DEFINITIONS
2.00 DEFINITIONS
ACCESSORY USE through ALTERNATIVE TOWER remain unchanged.
ANIMATED SIGN: A sign that depicts action or motion or that changes color through electrical
or mechanical means; an animated sign differs from a flashing sign in that it uses movement
to create a special effect or scene.
ANTENNA through ASSESSED VALUE remain unchanged.
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Underlined passages are added. S`FUgh passages are deleted.
ATLANTIC OCEAN through BACKHAUL NETWORK remain unchanged.
BACKLIT SIGN: A sign illuminated by a light source which is placed behind, and shines through,
the sign face.
BACK -SIPHONAGE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS: A device or combination of devices for preventing
back -siphonage in a water supply line. They shall be installed, when required, in agreement with
and under the supervision of the supplier of water or his/her designated representative
(plumbing inspector, etc.) at the consumer's meter, at the property line of the consumer when a
meter is not used, or at a location designated by the supplier or his/her designated
representative.
BANNER OR BANNER SIGN: Any sign having GhffaeteFS, letteFS, illusticati9AS, OF E)FRaFnentati9R_S
on which a message, idea, or graphic
design is expressed on cloth bunting plastic, paper, or similar non -rigid material, supported at
two or more edges or four corners. The feuRdatieR of sueh signs shall eqnsist eRly of E,
Banner signs do not include flags.
BASE FLOOD through C.F.R. remain unchanged.
CHANGEABLE -MESSAGE SIGN: Anv sign whose content changes more frequently than once in
any 24-hour period by any mechanical, electronic, or other automatic or remotely controlled
means such as but not limited to, signs that use light -emitting diodes, plasma or liquid crystal
disDlays. or moveable stats or louvers, to change the content of the message or other display
on the sign.
CHILD CARE FACILITY through CONSTRUCTION OFFICE remain unchanged.
CONTIGUOUS MEANS through DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (DBH) remain unchanged.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN: A sign, which is intended 44e_R ed -designed only to provide directions fer
fer-to promote safe vehicular t -m4 armor pedestrian traffic into, out of or within a site. 9the
thaR a business lege, sueh signs shall centain Re%ver.-d-ing which does R9t PFE)Vide diFeetions.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN, PUBLIC: A directional sign erected by a governmental agency to promote
public safety, such as suns, to denote the name of any thoroughfare; to point out the route to
any city, educational institution, public building, public place, historic place, hospital, or park; to
direct and regulate traffic; or to denote any railroad crossing, bridge, or other transportation
facility.
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DISPOSAL MANIFEST through FEMA remain unchanged.
FLAG: Any sign, color or graphic design applied to cloth, plastic, canvas, or other like rnaterial
attached to a oole, staff, cord, or rope and anchored only along one edge or two corners.
FLAG LOT through INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENTIAL HOME remain unchanged.
INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN: A sign where the source of illumination is located inside the
sign face and light emanates through the message of the sign. Also a "backlit sign." A sign
utilizing exposed neon lighting shall be considered an internally illuminated sign.
INTERTIDAL AREAS through MEAN SEA LEVEL (MSL) remain unchanged.
MESSAGE SIGN: An electronically changeable sign upon which graphic displays, symbols, or
words can be varied upon the face or faces of the sign to display time, temperature, public
service, or other general information.
METEOROLOGICAL TOWERS through PEDESTRIAN SIGN remain unchanged.
PENNANT: Any animated, rotating and/or fluttering devices made of cloth, paper, balloons, or
fabric of any kind, with or without lettering or design, which are joined together in a series,
commonly attached in strings or strands, and
attentiondesigned so as to move in the wind.
PERMANENTLY ATTACHED through POLE SIGN remain unchanged.
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PORTABLE SIGN through PRIMARY DUNE remain unchanged.
PROJECTING SIGN through PUBLIC UTILITY remain unchanged.
PUBLIC UTILITY SIGN: A sign identifying the location of structures of facilities that may present
a safety hazard such as underground lines, high voltage areas, or the like.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY WELL through QUALIFIED APPLICANT remain unchanged.
Underlined passages are added.StFWelcthFeUgh passages are deleted.
REAL ESTATE SIGNI A + .Jieat' +
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the sign Is IeGated, OF
any building OF StFU6WFe leeated theFeen, iS fOF sale, FeAt OF lease. This
defiAitieR shall Ae4
RECORD DRAWING through SIDEWALK OR SANDWICH SIGN remain unchanged.
SIGN: Any exterior device structure, fixture, painting, emblem, or other visual rne,dium, that
uses words, graphics, colors, illumination, symbols letters colors or numbers far expression or
communication ,
business, OF any emblem, painting, banneF, pennant, PIaGaFd, eF teMPOFaFy s gR designed t -G
adveFtise.ideRtificatie-R,
ser ice;-Taee; �:�etiv#y-pees ,-,a&tablishmeRt, institution '�
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"sign" shall not include any noncommercial message displayed in the window, and entirely
within the window area, of any lawfully existing building. Si r is also shall include without
limitation, flags, banners, and pennants.
SIGN AREA: The entire area within a perimeter line not exceeding eight (8) straight lines, or a
circle or ellipse, which encloses the extreme outer limits of all writteR eepy, leges, er symbel 4
written__ I — rPthe sign facess_. If a sign is composed of one (1) or more sign
cabinets or modules, the area enclosing the entire perimeter of all cabinets and/or modules
within a single, continuous geometric figure shall be the area of the sign.
The perimeter of measurable area shall not include embellishments such as poles, pole covers,
framing, decorative roofing, support structures, etc., providing that there is no wFitten
ex ressive or communicating medium on such
embellishments.
Where the sign faces of ground or projecting signs are parallel, or are V-shaped and have an
interior angle of less than sixty (60) degrees, the area of such signs shall equal the area of the
larger of the two (2) sign faces.
Where the sign faces of ground or projecting signs are V-shaped and have an interior angle of
sixty (60) degrees or greater, the area of such sign shall equal the sum of the area of both sign
faces.
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SIGN FACE: The part of a sign that is or may be used fGF adveFtising PUFpesesto
convey a rnessa�e or idea,
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SITE -RELATED RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATIONS: Right-of-way dedications necessary to provide safe and
adequate access to a development, which are made necessary by the traffic to be generated by or
attracted to the development. Dedications of right-of-way to bring a road up to local (minor) road
standards are presumed to be site related.
SNIPE SIGN: A small _,,4 -sign of any material, including but not limited to paper, cardboard, wood, or
metal, that does not comply with the standards of Section 9.02.01.A.3 and is tacked, nailed, pasted,
glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, fences, rocks, benches, or similar objects, either in the
ublic right_-o„f ;� or other public property, or on private property without the permission of the
owner.
said sigR is kqeated.-
SOLAR ACCESS through SOLAR GENERATION STATION remain unchanged.
SPECIAL EVENT SIGNi A small sign that ealls attentie-A te _a eivie event 9F meeting, eF Athpr
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA through TEMPORARY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE remain unchanged.
TEMPORARY SIGN: A sign; that does not meet the construction standards of the Florida Building Code
and that1 acvet+ses for a limited period of time�eonveys any message relating to a special event or
other occurrence of limited duration, such as pe44' ,
paFties, OF issues an election; a building under construction; real estate for sale, rent, or lease; or a
business grand openings; :_ial events.
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TEMPORARY USE through TINTED GLASS remain unchanged.
TRAILER SIGN: Aii nmovable adveFtisins" visually communicative structure mounted on skids, wheel, or
wheels
44v,?4�, whether or not registered to travel on the public roads.
TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES through VEGETATION INVENTORY remain unchanged.
VEHICULAR SIGN: A sign affixed to a vehicle or trailer For the purposes of
this Code, this definition shall only be applicable when said vehicle or trailer is teFRpOFaF*ly G+
on a parcel for the primary purpose of conveying a
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�, message and not otherwise incidental to the vehicle's primary puose of transportation.
VEHICULAR USE AREA through WALL FACE remain unchanged.
WALL MURAL: A wall mural shall mean any picture or graphic design painted on or otherwise applied to
the exterior of a building or structureor-t t e—,ug oaf-A4P,4G v. A wall mural may include
ether_ _ an or staternTs communicative word ngor characters to the extent that 4+e-
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the mural does not violate the wall sign requirements of the zoning
district in which the mural is located. ��
WALL SIGN through ZONE OF PROTECTION remain unchanged.
7.10.24. - Community Architectural Standards.
A. General. The Interim Community Architectural Standards set forth in this section are to apply to all
areas of the Unincorporated County as minimum criteria for all new construction or substantial
expansion to existing buildings or structures in areas zoned Commercial Neighborhood, Commercial
Office, Commercial General, Institutional, Religious Facilities, Planned Unit Development
(Commercial Components Only), Planned Non-residential Development and Planned Mixed Use
Development.
These design standards are not intended to stifle imagination nor curtail variety but rather they are for
the purpose of promoting a more attractive and unified community appearance.
B. Site Plan Submission Standards.
Application and Review Process
Step 1: Submit Preliminary Conceptual Design Drawings and Site Plans to Planning Department.
In addition to the items required for Site Plan Approval in the Land Development Regulations, the
following additional items must also be submitted for review and comment.
1. Submittal Requirements. Utilize the Design Standards Checklist provided within this document
to indicate the selected design elements.
Submit ten (10) sets of preliminary conceptual drawings which include a site plan, architectural
elevations of front and sides of proposed building(s), sign plan and elevation, and exterior
lighting locations and standards. Building elevations shall indicate building and roof form,
windows, doors, materials/colors (include samples in color "spec" or "cut" sheets), and all
other architectural details and elements. Note: The additional landscaping and sign standards
articulated in these standards are more restrictive than other county codes.
2. Staff Review. Staff will review preliminary conceptual drawings and provide written comment
at the Development Review Committee Meeting. The applicant can schedule separate
preliminary review meetings with staff upon request.
Step 2: Submit Final Plans.
After staff review and approval of preliminary conceptual plans, the Development Review
Committee (DRC) will review final plans. Upon DRC approval, the Site Plan Application will be
processed according to the requirements of Section 11.02.00 of the Land Development Code.
Note: These standards are a supplement to the existing site plan review standards. For projects
requiring a Florida registered Architect pursuant to State regulations, final plans shall be signed and
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sealed. Signed and sealed plans by an Architect are not required when submitting preliminary
conceptual drawings, but may be required in order to obtain building permits.
C. Interim Design Standards.
Design Standards and Checklist
A. Site Plan Standards.
2. General Requirements.
A. Building Orientation—The main entrance(s) of a building shall be oriented toward the
primary street front.
B. Building Configuration—Buildings shall be grouped or clustered on parcels having more
than one (1) building.
C. Building Length—Length of buildings will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
D. Drive-Th roughs—Drive-throughs shall not be located between a primary collector/arterial
street and a building. If there is no other option, the drive-through shall be completely
screened from view from the street by a continuous screen of vegetation having a height
of six (6) feet at time of planting.
E. Pedestrian and Vehicular Connections and Access—Pedestrian and vehicular connections
shall be provided between adjacent parcels and buildings. Cross -access agreement(s) shall
be obtained by adjacent property owners.
Interior sidewalks shall inter -connect with existing public sidewalks or shall provide stubouts to
designated future public sidewalks.
A single point of vehicular access shall be provided along the primary street frontage, or the
minimum driveway separation requirements shall apply. One (1) additional access is permitted
if parcel abuts adjacent side or rear street and if distance requirements are met.
F. Building/Parking Location—Parking is encouraged to be located along the rear and/or side
of a building. Parking located along the front of building is permitted provided that at
least one (1) additional architectural element as articulated in paragraph B. of Step 1 in
the Site Plan Submission Standards of subsection B. above, is included in the design of the
building.
[G. Reserved.]
H. Landscape Plan—In addition to other landscape code requirements, the landscape plan
shall incorporate the following landscape features:
1. Ten percent (10%) of the groundcover landscaping shall consist of seasonal flowers.
2. A minimum ten -foot planting space between parking spaces and building and a
minimum five0foot planting space between driveways, sidewalks, and buildings shall
be provided.
3. Sod coverage shall be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the site landscaping.
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D. Building Design Standards.
1. Facade and Roof Design Commercial, Institutional, and ROI Districts (Industrial land uses
are exempt)
A. Prohibited Facade Features and Materials.
• large, blank, unarticulated walls
• corrugated metal siding
• plastic siding, plastic laminates
• unpainted concrete block/plain concrete walls
• irregular modernistic, window shapes
• imitation rockwork veneer
• plywood
• corrugated fiberglass
• square, box -like, buildings without articulation of windows or facade.
B. Facade Design. Requirements for the articulation of facades shall apply to the front
and sides of all buildings.
1. Articulation—Facade design shall appear as indicated on the approved drawing.
Provide varying wall offsets and other architectural features to create horizontal
and vertical building articulation. A minimum wall offset of five (5) feet is
required to achieve horizontal facade articulation. A minimum vertical distance
of two (2) feet between facade elements is required to achieve vertical
articulation.
2. Out Parcels—All facades of buildings located on out parcels shall be considered
primary facades and shall therefore require facade and roof articulation on all
sides. Architectural, site, and landscaping design elements shall be consistent
with the design elements of the primary building with which the out parcel is
associated.
3. Color—As indicated in the Preferred Color Chart, soft, muted tones shall be
used. A building shall have no more than three (3) colors on all facades. The
applicant shall indicate the color scheme on conceptual and final drawings and
shall provide paint color samples with conceptual and final plan submittal. List
colors below:
Base Color
Trim Color(s)
Minor variations to the colors shown in the color chart may be approved
provided that the general intent of the color pattern is being complied with.
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C. Roof Design.
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Figure 3. FaVade Articulation
1. Sloped Roofs—Roof height shall not exceed the average height of the
supporting walls. The average slope shall be greater or equal than one (1) foot
of vertical rise for every three (3) feet of horizontal run, and the average slope
shall be less than or equal to one (1) foot of vertical rise for every one (1) foot of
horizontal run. Proposed buildings shall incorporate at least two (2) of the
following roof elements or features (Circle two (2) choices):
a) Eaves that overhang a minimum of two (2) feet with a minimum fascia
depth of eight (8) inches.
b) Three (3) or more roof slope planes per primary facade.
c) An additional vertical change in roof height (minimum two -foot change in
elevation).
d) Dormers or other additional roof elements facing primary street frontage.
e) A porch, portion, arcade, or other similar element located at the main building
entrance(s).
2. Flat Roofs—Flat roofs may be used provided all of the following conditions are
met:
a) Peaked or pitched roof elements shall cover at least fifty percent (50%) of
the length of a facade facing the primary street frontage. Mansard roofs
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and/or cornices (min. twelve (12) inches in height with a min. of three (3)
reliefs) may be counted toward meeting twenty-five percent (25%) of the
required horizontal length. Peaked or pitched roof elements shall cover at
least twenty-five percent (25%) of the sides of a building.
b) Equipment on roof shall not be visible from an elevation that is horizontal
to the location of the roof equipment.
c) A porch, portico, arcade, or other similar element shall be located at the
main entrance(s).
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D. Prohibited Roof Materials/Elements.
• Asphalt shingles (except laminated, three -hundred -twenty -pound, thirty-year
architectural grade shingles or better).
• Mansard roofs/canopies without roof articulation using faux gables, dormers,
etc.
• Roofs with less than a 3/12 pitch (unless full parapet coverage is used).
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• Back -lit awnings used as a mansard or canopy roof.
• Brightly colored glazed tile.
• Roof color that does not conform to color standard.
E. Rehabilitated or Remodeled Structures—Design standards shall apply to properties undergoing
redevelopment when the sum of all building costs is fifty percent (50%) or more than the appraised
value of the building. The conversion of an existing single-family home to a commercial use may
trigger the requirement to comply with these standards.
F. Architectural Style—Refer to architectural illustrations at the end of this document.
If parking is located in front of the building, add one (1) additional architectural design. List the
additional element here, if applicable.
The applicant shall choose at least five (5) elements from the following list and shall illustrate the
elements on the required elevation drawings (Circle five (5) choices):
1. Predominantly vertical, rectangular, windows
2. Clear glass windows (eighty-eight percent (88%) light transmission or more)
3. Lightly stained/painted wood in a horizontal pattern
4. Arbor
5. Clock tower
6. Bahama shutters
7. Square Columns
8. Porch with picket railing
9. Arcade/loggia
10. Cupola
11. Dormer
12. Standing seam metal roof
13. Widow's walk
14. Lattice detailing
15. Stone or stamped concrete pavement at project entry, drop-off, or pedestrian crossing
(three hundred thirty (330) sf. minimum).
16. Pedestrian courtyard or plaza (two hundred (200) sf. minimum)
17. Canopy
18. Portico/Porte Cochere
19. Sculpture
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20. Raised cornice parapets over doors
21. Arches
22. Display windows
23. Bell tower
24. Frieze/medallion
G. Signs and Lighting Standards.
1. Unified Sign Plan. A conceptual signage and sign lighting plan shall be submitted with the site
plan review application that complies with these standards and those of the Land
Development Code.
For projects with multiple en pFemise signs on the property, the applicant shall submit, with
application, a sign plan with elevations showing that all signs are compatible in
color/material/design (including out parcel signs).
These standards relate only to the construction materials and colors
used for the supporting elements of signs, but are not mandatory as to the content of the sign
face.
A. Free Standing Tenant Signs. In addition to other county codes, the following standards
shall apply:
1. Design signs to be compatible with the architecture of the building (colors,
materials).
2. Legibility: Suggested 1juse of a minimum nine (9) inches and a maximum twenty-
four -inch letter height for all signs.'.' eeate sign peFpendieulaF the Street.
3. Identify the bUSiRess e/I9ge and type of business« nn tnnaRtsigns. CGFPGFate lege
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4.3. Locate sign perpendicular to the street.
-5.4. Suggested appearance of sign face: Utilizing color of building on sign face, use no
more than three (3) colors on one (1) sign face. Use a pictographic symbol, if possible
(e.g., a key on a locksmith's sign).
6-5. For pole hung signs, design a decorative base/skirt under the sign consistent with the
architecture of the building to create the appearance of a ground -mounted
monument sign.
. Use a-pietegFaphiesymbol, ; pessible (e.g., a I(ey „n a leeksmith's < R)
8.6. For shopping centers/multi-tenant developments, reserve a minimum of ten percent
(10%) of the sign face to identify the name of the development. Prete
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Use a Pictographic Symbol, if possible
Numerical Address Letter Height: 6"
Business Name. Letter Height:
Min: 9", Max: 24"
Place Sign Perpendicular
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with the Architecture of the Building
Locate -Signs below Top of Roof
Name / Logo and Type of Business Permitted - Letter Height: 12" min. and 24" max.
Figure S. Sign Design
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Note: Suggested Content of Sign Face:
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Area of 4 SF
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Figure 6. Projecting Sign
Note: Suggested Content of Sign Face:
B. Tenant Wall Signs Attached to a Building. In addition to other county standards, the
following standards apply:
1. Design signs to be consistent with the architecture of the building (colors, materials).
2. Suggested appearance of sign face: Use a minimum twelve (12) inches and a
maximum twenty -four -inch letter height. Identify only the business name/logo and
type of business on facade signs. Use a pictographic symbol if possible (e.g., a key on
a locksmith's sign). Lettering should not take up more than seventy-five percent
(75%) of the sign face.
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LetteFi, g shall not take e—than seventy five perGen(75%ef the sign
6-.3. Keep signs below top of roof and within fifteen (15) feet above the ground floor.
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C. Miscellaneous Signs.
1. Rear Building Wall Signs: Buildings with rear parking may have identifieatien signs on
the rear building walls, if otherwise permitted in the zoning district, that are no more
than four (4) square feet in area, which shall be included in the total allowable wall
sign area applicable to the zoning district. Observe guidelines for "Tenant Signs
Attached to Buildings" listed above.
2. Directional Signs: .
Design sign to be consistent with other site and building signs (color/material).
3. Suggested format of Address Information: Exhibit numerical address on the front
facade buildings (close to main building entrance) and on the free standing sign (if
provided). Use six-inch height numbers in the Helvetica Medium typeface.
4. Suggested format of Display Signs: Limit display of pricing information
(gasoline/beer) or similar pricing to thirty percent (30%) of sign face.
5. Window Signs: Commercial window signs should include only tenant/business name
and hours of operation on windows. Limit permanent commercial window sign
displays to twenty percent (20%) of window area.
6. Neon Signs: Suggested muse of neon signs is for creative and exciting artistic
expression. Limit area of neon to twenty percent (20%) of total sign or window face.
7. Projecting Signs: Locate signs above ground level doors/windows but below the
roofline or second -floor level to promote a pedestrian environment. Use no more
than one (1) projecting sign per business. Signs shall project no more than four (4)
feet from the building face and shall not project into the public right-of-way. At
minimum, sign shall have a six-inch clearance from the building face. Design all
projecting signs to be perpendicular from the building. A maximum sign area of four
(4) square feet is permitted.
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Arcade/Loggia
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Sign Lighting.
1. Ground -mounted up -lights shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) watts per sign
face and shall shield light from aiming toward motorists and neighboring properties.
Fixtures shall be hidden from view by sign foundation landscaping.
2. Back -lit individually cut letters are encouraged in monument sign illumination.
3. Use same -source lighting for signs and parking area lighting (i.e., do not combine
metal halide with sodium vapor).
4. Interior -lit tenant signs attached to buildings shall only illuminate name and type of
business and not entire sign face.
5. Lighting and buffering shall be consistent with the county's zoning and landscape
code.
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Bahama
Sbuncr Canopy Clear Glass
Window
ILLUSTRATIONS: ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
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Fricze/
Medalli—
Display Window
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Gable
Roof
Gable
Standing
Seam
Metal Roof
Standing
Seam
Metal Roof
Detail
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CHAPTER IX - SIGNS
9.00.00. - PURPOSE
The purpose of these sign regulations is to establish requirements for the size, character,
appearance, location, installation and maintenance of signs in order to promote public safety, preserve
and protect the visual beauty of the landscape and promote the general health, welfare and safety of
the citizens of St. Lucie County. The Board of County Commissioners, after public hearing, finds that
these regulations are necessary to maintain and enhance the visual beauty of the County, to maintain
and enhance the safety for those using the public rights-of-way and other areas open to vehicular and
pedestrian traffic, to protect private property rights and property values, and to provide citizens and
businesses with ample and effective opportunities for identification, advertising, and the expression of
ideas. The Board of County Commissioners intends that the provisions of this Chapter are severable,
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and further intends that should any provision be declared invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration
shall not affect the part of this Chapter that remains.
9.01.00. - PERMITTED PERMANENT AND AUTHORIZED TEMPORARY SIGNS
9.01.01. - Permitted Permanent Signs.
The following signs or advertising structures of a permanent nature shall be permitted within the
following zoning districts:
A. Agricultural - 1 (AG -1); Agricultural - 2.5 (AG -2.5); Agricultural - 5 (AG -5).
Type of Sign
Maximum
Maximum
, Maximum
Other Standards
Number
Size
Height
Nameplates
1 per dwelling unit
3 s.f.
n/a
non -illuminated
•non -illuminated, externally
illuminated, eF illuminated by a
1 double-faced ground or 2
single -faced wall or ground
between a backgFOUREI and
Ground or
signs per entrance to
32 s.f.
10 feet
epaque letteFing, aictweick,-ef-
Wall Signs
residential development,
4ege6-or backlit
farm, or ranch.
•Reduce maximum sign area by
50% if entrances are located
less than 300 ft. of one another.
Directional
One per lawful driveway,
non -illuminated, externally
Signs
otherwise as necessary for
6 s.f.
n/a
illuminated, or backlit
safety
•Only permitted along 1-95 and
the Florida Turnpike.
•50 feet above
191,500 feet apart on same side
crown of road
of road.
Billboards
n/a
378 s.f.
or finished
•200 foot minimum separation
grade.
from residential zones.
•See Section 9.02.02 for
general billboard provisions.
Public Utility
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Signs
1. One (1) non -illuminated nameplate per dwelling unit or structure which shall not exceed
three (3) square feet in sign area.
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2. One (1) double-faced, ground sign or two (2) single -faced, wall or ground signs, located at
each principal entrance into a residential development, farm, or ranch, as generally
depicted in Figure 9-1. Wall signs shall be located on opposite sides of such entrances.
FIGURE 9-1
DRNEWAY OR INTERSECTING STREE�
SIGN FACE , 0
ONE DOUBLE-FACED, ON PREMISES GROUND SIGN
DRIVEWAY OR INTERSECTING STREET
SIGN FACES
TWO SINGLE FACED. ON -PREMISES WALL OR GROUND SIGNS
Such signs shall only be non -illuminated, externally illuminated, or shall be backlit
meaning illuminated by a light source which is placed
letteFing .,. weic1, ^.- 19 behind, and shines through, the sign face. The backlighting
shall be designed to minimize Blare and dispersion of lieht other than throueh the Bien
face.
No such ground or wall sign face shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in size and shall
not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
Where the distance between the nearest edges of separate entrances to the same
residential development, farm, or ranch is less than three hundred (300) feet, as
measured along the right-of-way of the abutting street, the maximum permitted sign area
(indicated above) at such entrances shall be reduced by fifty percent (50%) (Figure 9.2).
3. Directional signs which shall not exceed six (6) square feet each in sign
area, may be installed as necessary for safety.
4. Billboards shall only be permitted on properties which are physically contiguous to 1-95
and the Florida Turnpike, located so as to be visible from such highway, and as further
restricted in Section 9.02.02(A). Such signs shall not be spaced less than one -thousand
five hundred (1,500) feet from another billboard which is on the same side of, and is
directed at, the same highway.
5. Public utility signs, identifying the location of structures or facilities that may present a
safety hazard, such as underground lines, high voltage areas, or the like, as needed for
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public safety purposes may be permitted if located so as not to create public safety
hazards or interfere with rights-of-way maintenance, in the judgment of the Director of
Planning and Development Services or his/her designee.
FIGURE 9-2
IF THIS DISTANCE IS LESS THAN 300 FEET,
THE SIGN AREA MUST BE REDUCED BY 50%
owvEvwv
STFEET
OPoVEtJ4Y
.. - RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE _
IF THIS DISTANCE IS LESS THAN 300 FEET. °Y
THE SIGN AREA MUST BE REDUCED BY 50%J
i O71Ni1 AY
STPEET
- RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
B. Residential/Conservation (R/C); Agricultural Residential (AR -1); Residential, Estate -1 (RE -1);
Residential, Estate -2 (RE -2); Residential, Single -Family -2 (RS -2); Residential, Single -Family -3
(RS -3); Residential, Single -Family -4 (RS -4); Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) -
Residential (Low Intensity).
Type of Sign Maximum Maximum Maximum Other Standards
Number Size Height
Nameplates 1 per dwelling unit. 3 s.f. n/a Non -illuminated
1 double-faced ground or 2 •Non -illuminated, externally
Ground or single -faced wall or ground illuminated, OF
Wall Signs signs per entrance to 32 s.f. 10 feet light sauFGe which as plac;
residential development,
farm, or ranch.
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Directional One per lawful driveway,
otherwise as necessary for 6 s.f.
Signs safety.
Public Utility n/a n/a
Signs
or backlit.
•Reduce maximum sign area by
i50% if entrances are located less
;than 300 ft. of one another.
n/a = Non -illuminated, externally
illuminated, or backlit
n/a n/a
1. One (1) non -illuminated nameplate per dwelling unit which shall not exceed three (3)
square feet in sign area.
2. Directional signs which shall not exceed six (6) square feet each in sign
area may be installed as necessary for safety.
3. One (1) double-faced, ground sign or two (2) single -faced, wall or ground signs, located at
each principle entrance into a residential development, farm, or ranch, as generally
depicted in Figure 9-3. Wall signs shall be located on opposite sides of such entrances.
FIGURE 9-3
DRIVEWAY OR INTERSECT!.NG STREET
W I�
SIGN FACE , I 1
ONE DOUBLE-FACED, ON PREMISES GROUND SIGN
DRIVEWAY OR INTERSECTING STREET
SIGN F"C t
TWO SINGLE FACED, ON -PREMISES WALL OR GROUND SIGNS
Such signs shall only be non -illuminated, externally illuminated, backlit, meanin
illuminated by a light source which is placed
a#WGFI(, OF leges behind, and shines through, the sign Abe face. The backlighting
shall be designed to minimize glare and dispersion of light other than through the sign
face.
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No such ground or wall sign face shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in size, and shall
not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
Where the distance between the nearest edges of separate entrances to the same
residential development, farm, or ranch is less than three hundred (300) feet, as
measured along the right-of-way of the abutting street, the maximum permitted sign area
(indicated above) at such entrances shall be reduced by fifty percent (50%) (Figure 9-4).
FIGURE 9-4
IF THIS DISTANCE IS LESS THAN 300 FEET,
THE SIGN AREA MUST BE REDUCED BY 50%
paIWAv
_ !wifl"Av
If STREET
RIGHT -0F WAY LINE -- --
i
1
IF THIS DISTANCE IS LESS THAN 300 FEET,
��erAY UST BE REDUCED BY
THE SIGN AREA MUST
RIGHT -01` -WAY UNE
4. Public utility signs, identifying the location of structures or facilities that may present a
safety hazard, such as underground lines, high voltage areas, or the like, as needed for
public safety purposes may be permitted if located so as not to create public safety
hazards or interfere with rights-of-way maintenance, in the judgment of the Director of
Planning and Development Services or his/her designee.
C. Residential, Mobile Home -5 (RMH-5); Residential, Multiple -Family -5 (RM -5); Residential,
Multiple -Family -7 (RM -7); Residential, Multiple -Family -9 (RM -9); Residential, Multiple -Family -
11 (RM -11); Residential, Multiple -Family -15 (RM -15); Planned Unit Development (PUD);
Recreational Vehicle Park (RVP); Hutchinson Island Residential District (HIRD); Planned Mixed
Use Development (PMUD) - Residential (Medium and High Intensities).
Type of Sign Maximum Maximum Maximum, Other Standards
Number Size Height
Multi-
family: 1
s.f.
Nameplates 1 per dwelling unit. n/a Non -illuminated
Single-
family: 3
s.f.
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1. One (1) non -illuminated nameplate per dwelling unit consistent with the following
maximum sign area standards:
a.) Single Family: Three (3) square feet
b.) Multi -Family: One (1) square foot
2. One (1) double-faced, ground sign or two (2) single -faced, wall or ground signs, located at
each principle entrance into a residential development, farm, or ranch, as generally
depicted in Figure 9-5. Wall signs shall be located on opposite sides of such entrances.
FIGURE 9-5
ORNEWAY OR INTERSECTING STREET
SIGN FACS 1Z
H �
ONE DOUBLE-FACED, ON PREMISES GROUND SIGN
4ORNEWAY OR INTERSECTING STREET
SIGN FACES
TWO SINGLE FACED, ON -PREMISES WALL OR GROUND SIGNS
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• Non -illuminated, externally
illuminated,
1 double-faced ground or 2
light seuFee which is placed
single -faced wall or ground
between a bael(gFeund and
Ground or
signs per entrance to 32 s.f.
10 feet :opaque IetteFing aFtweFk 9F leges
Wall Signs
residential development,
or backlit.
farm, or ranch.
*Reduce maximum sign area by
i
50% if entrances are located less
than 300 ft. of one another.
Directional
One per lawful driveway,
None -illuminated, externally
Signs
otherwise as necessary for 6 s.f.
n/a illuminated, or backlit.
safety.
Public Utility
n/a n/a
n/a n/a
Signs
1. One (1) non -illuminated nameplate per dwelling unit consistent with the following
maximum sign area standards:
a.) Single Family: Three (3) square feet
b.) Multi -Family: One (1) square foot
2. One (1) double-faced, ground sign or two (2) single -faced, wall or ground signs, located at
each principle entrance into a residential development, farm, or ranch, as generally
depicted in Figure 9-5. Wall signs shall be located on opposite sides of such entrances.
FIGURE 9-5
ORNEWAY OR INTERSECTING STREET
SIGN FACS 1Z
H �
ONE DOUBLE-FACED, ON PREMISES GROUND SIGN
4ORNEWAY OR INTERSECTING STREET
SIGN FACES
TWO SINGLE FACED, ON -PREMISES WALL OR GROUND SIGNS
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Such signs shall only be non -illuminated, externally illuminated, backlit, meaning
illuminated by a light source which is placed
aFtW9Fk, OF leges behind and shines through, the sign er-sb� face. The backlighting
shall be designed to minimize glare and dispersion of light other than through the sign
face.
No such ground or wall sign face shall exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in size, and shall
not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
Where the distance between the nearest edges of separate entrances to the same
residential development, farm, or ranch is less than three hundred (300) feet, as
measured along the right-of-way of the abutting street, the maximum permitted sign area
(indicated above) at such entrances shall be reduced by fifty percent (50%) (Figure 9-6).
FIGURE 9-6
IF THIS DISTANCE IS LESS THAN 300 FEET,
THE SIGN AREA MUST BE REDUCED BY 50%
DRIVEWAY
DRIVEWAY ....... _.-
STREET
RIGHT -0F -WAV LINE -
3. Directional signs, which shall not exceed six (6) square feet in sign area, may be installed
as necessary for safety.
4. Public utility signs, identifying the location of structures or facilities that may present a
safety hazard, such as underground lines, high voltage areas, or the like, as needed for
public safety purposes may be permitted if located so as not to create public safety
hazards or interfere with rights-of-way maintenance, in the judgment of the Director of
Planning and Development Services or his/her designee.
D. Commercial, Office (CO); Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) - Professional Service/Office
(Low, Medium, and High Intensities).
Type of Sign Maximum Maximum Size Maximum Other Standards
Number Height
Nameplates 1 per occupant. 3 s.f. n/a None
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W
IF THIS DISTANCE IS LESS THAN 300 FEET, DRIVEWAY
THE SIGN AREA MUST BE REDUCED BY 50%J
W
IX
N
DRNEWAY
STREET
I
- - -- -- -- - RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE -- -- -
3. Directional signs, which shall not exceed six (6) square feet in sign area, may be installed
as necessary for safety.
4. Public utility signs, identifying the location of structures or facilities that may present a
safety hazard, such as underground lines, high voltage areas, or the like, as needed for
public safety purposes may be permitted if located so as not to create public safety
hazards or interfere with rights-of-way maintenance, in the judgment of the Director of
Planning and Development Services or his/her designee.
D. Commercial, Office (CO); Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) - Professional Service/Office
(Low, Medium, and High Intensities).
Type of Sign Maximum Maximum Size Maximum Other Standards
Number Height
Nameplates 1 per occupant. 3 s.f. n/a None
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1 per establishment
or group of
Ground Signs establishments
having at least 50
linear feet of
frontage.
Wall, Projecting,
and/or Canopy
Signs (Attached
Canopies Only)
n/a
Non -illuminated, externally
illuminated, 9F illuminated- '
10 feet for by a r^"t SGUFee .,hick
is -
RES, MXD, or .,weed "^t,.,^^^
1 s.f. for every 2 AG Future baekgFOUnd and opaque
linear feet of Land Uses. letteFi^^ aictw^lck ^F leges or
frontage - 100 s.f. backlit for RES, MXD, or AG
maximum. Future Land Uses.
20 feet for
all other None - all other Future Land
Future Land Uses.
Uses.
Non -illuminated, externally 1
Total Sign Area:
illuminated,
10% of wall face
by a light s • " �"
area fronting on
main street for
baGkgMund and opaque
RES, MXD, or AG
lett^ ^ -,.t,. .1 ^. l^
Future Land Uses.
or backlit for RES, MXD, or
n/a AG Future Land Uses.
Total Sign Area:
20% of wall face
area fronting on
None - all other Future Land
main street for all
Uses.
other Future Land
Uses.
One per lawful
Directional Signs driveway, otherwise
as necessary for
safety.
Public Utility n/a
Signs
1. One (1) nameplate per occupant which shall not exceed two (2) square feet in sign area.
2. Any establishment or group of establishments that has a street lot frontage of fifty (50)
feet or more, shall be permitted one (1) ground sign which shall not exceed a sign area
equal to one (1) square foot for every two (2) linear feet of street frontage, up to a
maximum of one -hundred (100) square feet. Such ground signs shall also be consistent
with the following standards:
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a.) For property that is located within any non-residential, non-agricultural Future Land
Use District, as established in the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, ground signs
shall not exceed a height of twenty (20) feet.
b.) For property that is located within the MXD or any residential or agricultural Future
Land Use District, as established in the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, ground
signs shall not exceed a height of ten (10) feet. Such signs shall only be non-
illuminated, externally illuminated, or backlit, meaning she illuminated by a light
source which is placed
behind and shines through, the sign face. The backlighting shall be designed to
minimize glare and dispersion of light other than through the sign face.
3. Wall, projecting, and/or canopy signs (attached canopy only) consistent with the following
standards:
a.) For property that is located within any non-residential, non-agricultural Future Land
Use District, as established in the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, total wall,
projecting, and/or canopy sign area may equal up to twenty percent (20%) of the
total wall face area fronting the main street.
b.) For property that is located within the MXD or any residential or agricultural Future
Land Use District, as established in the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, total
wall, projecting, and/or canopy sign area may equal up to ten percent (10%) of the
total wall face area fronting the main street. Such signs shall only be non -illuminated,
externally illuminated, or backlit, meaning illuminated by a light source which is
placed between a background and the sign face.
Up to fifty percent (50%) of the permitted wall, projecting, or canopy sign area may be
located on any other wall face of the same building or on any other canopy which is
attached to such building.
4. Directional signs which shall not exceed six (6) square feet in sign area may be installed as
necessary for safety.
5. Public utility signs, identifying the location of structures or facilities that may present a
safety hazard, such as underground lines, high voltage areas, or the like, as needed for
public safety purposes may be permitted if located so as not to create public safety
hazards or interfere with rights-of-way maintenance, in the judgment of the Director of
Planning and Development Services or his/her designee.
E. Commercial, Neighborhood (CN); Institutional (1); Religious Facilities (RF); Planned Mixed Use
Development (PMUD) - Institutional (Low, Medium, and High Intensities), General Commercial
(Low Intensity), and Public Service/Utilities (Low Intensity).
Type of Sign Maximum Maximum Other
Maximum Size
Number Height Standards
Wall, Projecting, Total Sign Area:
and/or Canopy n/a 10% of wall face area n/a None
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Signs (Attached
fronting on the main
Canopies Only)
street for RES, MXD, or
AG Future Land Uses.
Total Sign Area:
20% of wall face area
fronting on the main
street - all other
Future Land Uses.
Total Sign Area:
10% of total canopy
face area - 23 s.f.
.maximum per canopy
,face - RES, MXD, or AG !,
4 per face of free-
Future Land Uses.
Canopy Signs
standing canopy
-
n/a
None
structures.
Total Sign Area:
20% of total canopy
face area - 45 s.f.
maximum per canopy
face - all other Future
Land Uses.
10 feet for
RES, MXD, or
1 per establishment or
1 s.f. for every 2 linear
AG Future
Ground Signs
group of establishments
feet of frontage -100
Land Uses.
None
having at least 50 linear
s.f. maximum.
- —
20 feet for all
feet of frontage.
other Future
Land Uses.
Pedestrian Signs
1 per establishment.
6 s.f.
n/a
None
Rear Entrance
1 per establishment.
6 s.f.
n/a
None
Wall Sign
Non -illuminated,
One per lawful driveway,
externally
Directional Sign
otherwise as necessary
6 s.f.
n/a
illuminated, or
for safety.
backlit
Public Utility Sign
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1. Wall, projecting, and/or canopy signs (attached canopy only) consistent with the following
standards:
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a.) For property that is located within any non-residential, non-agricultural Future Land
Use District, as established in the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, total wall,
projecting, and/or canopy sign area may equal up to twenty percent (20%) of the
total wall face area fronting the main street.
b.) For property that is located within the MXD or any residential or agricultural Future
Land Use District, as established in the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, total
wall, projecting, and/or canopy sign area may equal up to ten percent (10%) of the
total wall face area fronting the main street.
Up to fifty percent (50%) of the permitted wall, projecting, or canopy sign area may be
located on any other wall face of the same building or on any other canopy attached to
such building.
2. A maximum of four (4) canopy signs per face of free-standing canopy structure(s),
consistent with the following standards:
a.) For property that is located within any non-residential, non-agricultural Future Land
Use District, as established in the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, total canopy
sign area may equal up to twenty percent (20%) of the total canopy face area, except
that no single canopy face shall have more than forty-five (45) square feet of sign
area.
b.) For property that is located within the MXD or any residential or agricultural Future
Land Use District, as established in the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, total
canopy sign area may equal up to ten percent (10%) of the total canopy face area,
except that no single canopy face shall have more than twenty-three (23) square feet
of sign area.
3. Any establishment or group of establishments that has a street lot frontage of fifty (50)
linear feet or more, shall be permitted one (1) ground sign. Such sign shall not exceed a
sign area equal to one (1) square foot for every two (2) linear feet or major fraction
thereof of street lot frontage up to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet. Such
ground signs shall also be consistent with the following standards:
a.) For property that is located within any non-residential, non-agricultural Future Land
Use District, as established in the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, ground signs
shall not exceed a height of twenty (20) feet.
b.) For property that is located within the MXD or any residential or agricultural Future
Land Use District, as established in the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, ground
signs shall not exceed a height of ten (10) feet.
4. One (1) pedestrian sign per establishment which shall not exceed six (6) square feet in
sign area.
5. One (1) rear entrance wall sign per establishment which shall not exceed six (6) square
feet in sign area.
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6. Nen illuminated dDirectional signs, which shall not exceed six (6) square feet each in sign
area, may be installed as necessary for safety.
7. Public utility signs, identifying the location of structures or facilities that may present a
safety hazard, such as underground lines, high voltage areas, or the like, as needed for
public safety purposes may be permitted if located so as not to create public safety
hazards or interfere with rights-of-way maintenance, in the judgment of the Director of
Planning and Development Services or his/her designee.
F. Commercial General (CG); Industrial Light (IL); Industrial Heavy (IH); Industrial Extraction (IX);
Utilities (U); Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) - General Commercial (Medium and
High Intensities), Public Service/Utilities (Medium and High Intensities), Industrial (Medium
and High Intensities).
Maximum Maximum
Type of Sign Number Maximum Size Height Other Standards
Wall,
i
Projecting, Total Sign Area:
and/or Canopy 4 per establishment. 20% of wall face area n/a None
Signs (Attached fronting on main street.
Canopies Only)
Canopy Signs Tonal Sign Area:
4 per face of free- 20% of total canopy face
(Free-standing ! standing canopy. area - 45 s.f. maximum n/a None
canopies)
per canopy face.
For establishments
having from 50 to 150
linear ft. of frontage: 1
s.f. for every 1 linear ft. of
frontage - 150 s.f.
1 per establishment maximum.
having at least 50 linear - - - -
ft. of frontage. For establishments Sign area of i
having over 150 ft. of individual signs
frontage: 1 s.f. for every may be aggregated,
Ground Signs 1%: ft. of frontage, or 150 30 feet. except that no
s.f., whichever is greater - single sign shall
200 s.f. maximum. exceed 200 s.f.
-- -
1 additional sign for 1 s.f. for every 1%: linear
establishments having ft. of frontage in excess
of first 300 ft.- 200 s.f.
over 300 ft. of frontage.
maximum.
1 additional sign for
establishments having 100 s.f.
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at least 300 ft. of
frontage and outdoor
displays (LDC Section
7.10.02).
Directional Une per lawtul
driveway, otherwise as
6 s.f. n/a
None
Sign necessary for safety.
•Only permitted
along 1-95, the
Florida Turnpike
and those
roadways identified
•35 ft. above
in Section
crown of
9.02.02(A).
road.
•1,500 foot apart
•50 ft. above
on same side of
Billboards n/a
378 s.f.
crown of
road.
road along 1-
9200 foot min.
95 and Fla.
;separation from
Tnpk.
residential zones or
use areas.
*See Section
Public Utility
Signs
1. Billboards shall only be permitted on properties which are physically contiguous to 1-95,
the Florida Turnpike, U.S. 1, Orange Avenue, and Kings Highway/Turnpike Feeder Road,
located so as to be visible from such highway, and as further restricted in Section
9.02.02(A). Such signs shall not be spaced less than one thousand five hundred (1,500)
feet from another billboard which is on the same side of, and is directed at, the same
highway.
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A maximum of four (4) wall, projecting, and/or canopy signs (on attached canopies only)
per establishment. Such sign(s) shall not exceed a total sign area equal to twenty percent
(20%) of the total wall face area of each establishment fronting on the main street. Fifty
percent (50%) of such permitted sign area may be located on any other wall surface of the
same building or on any other canopy attached to such building.
A maximum of four (4) canopy signs per face of free-standing canopy structure(s). Such
signs shall not exceed a total sign area of twenty percent (20%) of the total canopy face
area, except that no single canopy face shall have more than forty-five (45) square feet of
sign area.
4. Any establishment or group of establishments having from fifty (50) to one hundred fifty
(150) linear feet of frontage shall be permitted one (1) ground sign. Such sign shall not
exceed a sign area equal to one (1) square foot for every one (1) linear foot or major
fraction thereof of street lot frontage.
Establishments or groups of establishments having more than one -hundred fifty (150)
linear feet of frontage, shall be permitted one (1) ground sign. Such sign shall not exceed
a sign area equal to either one (1) square foot for every one and one-half (1%) linear feet
of street lot frontage, or one -hundred fifty (150) square feet, whichever is greater, up to a
maximum of two -hundred (200) square feet. One (1) additional ground sign shall be
permitted when the street lot frontage exceeds three hundred (300) linear feet. The
second ground sign shall not exceed a sign area equal to one (1) square foot for every one
and one-half (1%) linear feet of street lot frontage in excess of the first three -hundred
(300) feet of frontage. The sign area of individual signs may be aggregated, except that no
single sign shall exceed a sign area of two hundred (200) square feet.
Ground signs shall not exceed a height of thirty (30) feet.
5. For any establishment or group of establishments that has a street frontage of three
hundred (300) linear feet or more and which has outdoor displays as provided for in
Section 7.10.02 of this Code, the Planning and Development Services Director or his/her
designee may allow for the placement of two (2) additional ground signs, using and subject
to the procedures set forth in Section 9.04.01. The Director or his/her designee shall allow
for such additional signage when it is shown that operation as provided under Section
7.10.02 creates a specific need. Such additional signs may not exceed one hundred (100)
square feet in area nor shall they exceed a height of thirty (30) feet.
6. One (1) pedestrian sign per establishment which shall not exceed six (6) square feet in
sign area.
7. One (1) rear entrance wall sign per establishment which shall not exceed six (6) square
feet in sign area.
8. Directional signs which shall not exceed six (6) square feet in sign area may be installed as
necessary for safety.
Public utility signs, identifying the location of structures of facilities that may present a
safety hazard, such as underground lines, high voltage areas, or the like, as needed for
public safety purposes may be permitted if located so as not to create public safety
hazards or interfere with rights-of-way maintenance, in the judgment of the Planning and
Development Services Director or his/her designee.
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9.01.02. - Authorized Temporary Signs.
A Ttemporary sign is any sign that does not meet the construction standards of the Florida Building
Code and that for a limited period of time conveys any message relating to a special event or other
occurrence of limited duration such as an election a building under construction, real estate for sale,
rent or lease or a business grand opening Temporary signs include without limitation, portable signs
and sidewalk signs. Temporary signs of the types described below in this section are allowable, subject
to the following general requirements:
1. No temporary sign may have any characteristic that renders it a prohibited sign under Section
9.03.00
2. No temporary sign may be located at the intersection of two (2) streets or roadways, or within
the segment created by the curb or road edges and an imaginary line between the points
thirty (30) feet back from where the curb lines of the intersection quadrant intersect.
3. No temporary sign shall be illuminated.
4. Temporary signs may be erected only if located wholly on private property, by or with the
permission of the property owner.
5 Temporary signs must be capable of being moved and removed immediately and must be
removed and stored indoors if a hurricane or other high -wind weather event is forecast to
occur within 24 hours.
6. Temporary signs must be removed within 10 days after conclusion of the event or termination
of the circumstance to which they relate.
Except as stated below with respect to a specific type of temporary sign, allowable temporary
signs may be erected without a permit.
Subject to the foregoing general regulations, specific temporary signs are allowable subject to the
following additional provisions:
A. Real Estate Commercial temporary signs. Temporary signs relating to a commercial
establishment product or service, or related to the sale or rental of nonresidential real estate,
are classified as commercial temporary signs and shall be subject to the following regulations:
1. Commercial temporary signs &shall be limited to one (1) sign per parcel, establishment,
dwelling unit, or per every five (5) acres or fraction thereof providing no more than one
(1) sign per three hundred (300) feet of frontage shall be allowed on any one (1) parcel of
property regardless of total acreage. A maximum of three (3) signs per parcel shall be
provided on a single road frontage.
2. Commercial temporary signs &shall not exceed the following maximum sign areas in
square feet by zoning district and parcel size:
Parcel Size
Zoning District >1
< 1 ACRE ACRE
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AG -1
AGRICULTURAL - 1
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
AG -2.5
AGRICULTURAL - 2.5
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
4
AG -5
_ AGRICULTURAL - 5
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
R/C
RESIDENTIAL/CONSERVATION
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
AR -1
AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL - 1
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
RE -1
RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 1
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
RE -2
RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 2
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
RS -2
RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 2
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
RS -3
RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 3
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
RS -4
RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 4
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
RMH-5
RESIDENTIAL, MOBILE HOME - 5
16 s.f.
16 s.f.
RM -5
RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 5
16 s.f.
16 s.f.
RM -7
RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 7
16 s.f.
16 s.f.
RM -9
RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 9
16 s.f.
16 s.f.
RM -11
RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 11
16 s.f.
16 s.f.
RM -15
RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 15
16 s.f.
T
16 s.f.
CN
ORHOOD
COMMERCIAL, NEIGHBORHOOD
16 s.f.
' 16 s.f.
CO
COMMERCIAL, OFFICE
16 s.f.
16 s.f.
CG
COMMERCIAL, GENERAL
32 s.f.
32 s.f.
IL
INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT
32 s.f.
32 s.f.
IH
INDUSTRIAL, HEAVY
32 s.f.
32 s.f.
IX
INDUSTRIAL, EXTRACTION
32 s.f.
32 s.f.
U
UTILITIES
6 s.f.
32 s.f.
I
INSTITUTIONAL
6 s.f.
32 s.f.
RF
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
RVP
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
HIRD
HUTCHINSON ISLAND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
PUD
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
6 s.f.
16 s.f.
PNRD
PLANNED NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
6 s.f.
32 s.f.
PMUD
PLANNED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
6 s.f.
32 s.f.
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3. For properties exceeding five (5) acres, the sign area of individual signs, as indicated
above, may be aggregated, except that no single sign may exceed an area of three
hundred seventy-eight (378) square feet.
4. Shall be FerAeved within teR (10) days afteF the Feal estate tFansarztien is eempleted
B. CenstFWEtFeA PFejeet Signs Non-commercial Temporary Signs. Non-commercial temporary
signs are temporary signs that do not fall within the definition of commercial temporary signs
1. Non-commercial temporary signs 5shall not exceed the following maximum sign areas by
Zoning District:
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Maximum
Maximum
Zoning District
Sign
Cumulative
Size
Sign Area
AG -1
AGRICULTURAL - 1
16 s.f
64 s.f.
AG -2.5
AGRICULTURAL - 2.5
16 s.f
64 s.f.
AG -5
AGRICULTURAL - 5
16 s.f
64 s.f.
R/C
RESIDENTIAL/CONSERVATION
12s.f. 6 s.f
32 s.f.
AR -1
AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL 1
4f. 6 s.f
32 s.f.
RE -1
RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 1
12 ; f 6 s.f
32 s.f.
RE -2
RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 2
12 1; f 6 s.f
32 s.f.
RS -2
RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 2
12 s.f. 6 s.f
32 s.f.
RS -3
RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 3
12 F 6 s.f
32 s.f.
RS -4
RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 4
12 f 6 s.f
32 s.f.
RMH-5
RESIDENTIAL, MOBILE HOME - 5
6 s.f
32 s.f.
RM -5
RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 5
6 s.f
32 s.f.
RM -7
RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 7
6 s.f
32 s.f.
RM -9
RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 9
6 s.f
32 s.f.
RM -11
RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY- 11
6 s.f
32 s.f.
RM -15
RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY- 15
6 s.f
32 s.f.
CN
COMMERCIAL, NEIGHBORHOOD
6 s.f
32 s.f.
CO
COMMERCIAL, OFFICE
6 s.f
32 s.f.
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CG
COMMERCIAL, GENERAL
32 s.f.
64 s.f.
IL
INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT
32 s.f.
64 s.f.
IH
INDUSTRIAL, HEAVY
32 s.f.
64 s.f.
IX
INDUSTRIAL, EXTRACTION
32 s.f.
64 s.f.
U
UTILITIES
32 s.f.
64 s.f.
INSTITUTIONAL
16 s.f.
32 s.f.
RF
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES
12 s.f. 6 s.f
32 s.f.
RVP
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK
16 s.f.
32 s.f.
HIRD
� HUTCHINSON IS. LAND RES. DISTRICT
12 s.f. 6 s.f
32 s.f.
PUD
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
6 s.f
32 s.f.
PNRD
PLANNED NONRES. DEVELOPMENT
16 s.f.
32 s.f.
PMUD
i.
PLANNED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
May eentain the name ef the ffejeGt, the
16 s.f.
GORtFaCt9F, the SUISGOAtFarAEK,
32 s.f.
the ,
Building —ode.
C. Temporary Special Event PFemational Flags, Banners, and Pennants Requiring a Permit.
Flags which are not exempt from permitting under Section 9.04.00, banners, and/or pennants
„r,,meting a speeial event may be erected on a temporary basis upon the issuance of a permit.
Such permit shall be issued by the Planning and Development Services Director or his/her
designee using and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 9.04.01; provided that the
Planning and Development Services Director or his/her designee shall grant or deny such
permit within fifteen (15) days from receipt of a completed application. Such permit shall be
granted provided that [a] the requirements of this Code are otherwise met; [b] no more than
four (4) permits per year for one professionally made banner shall be issued to any one
business applicant, or a single mess applicant with more than 300 linear feet of roadway
frontage may be permitted to have one banner every 300 linear feet of roadway frontage, [c]
may be displayed for no more than a total of sixty (60) calendar days per year, and [d]-4 also
may be permitted during the holiday season from October 15 to January 2, when the above
criteria is are met and shall not count as part of the aforementioned sixty (60) day limit and [e]
shall be no greater than 32 square feet, and [f] such flag, banner, or pennant shall not exhibit
any other characteristic of a prohibited sign under Section 9.03.00. Such flags, banners, and
pennants shall be removed by the permittee upon the expiration of the permit.
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PROACT MARKETING S! Sidewalk signs. One (1) temporary, movable sign that rests
on but is not secured or attached to the ground is permitted in commercial areas to be
placed by a business or other occupant outside its premises as long as the sign does not
impede the use of the sidewalk or block access to any part of the building or sidewalk as
determined by applying the clearance standards under the 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
for Building Construction Such signs shall not contain content larger than eight (8) square
feet with not more than two (2) sign faces shall not be placed in the parking, county
right-of-way or drainage swale and shall be placed not farther than twenty (20) feet from
the entrance to the business. Such signs may be displayed only during the time the
premises are open to the public and must be stored inside the premises at other times. A
permit for a temporary sidewalk sign is not required.
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(Ord. No. 2013-39, § A, 12-17-13)
9.02.00. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
In addition to the requirements set forth in Sections 9.01.01 and 9.01.02, the following general
provisions shall apply to specific types of signs:
9.02.01. - Signs Other Than Billboards.
A. Wall Signs.
1. Shall not extend more than eighteen (18) inches from the wall or facade of the building to
which they are attached.
2. Shall not extend more than twenty-four (24) inches above the roof or parapet of a building,
whichever is greater.
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(Ord. No. 2013-39, § A, 12-17-13)
9.02.00. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
In addition to the requirements set forth in Sections 9.01.01 and 9.01.02, the following general
provisions shall apply to specific types of signs:
9.02.01. - Signs Other Than Billboards.
A. Wall Signs.
1. Shall not extend more than eighteen (18) inches from the wall or facade of the building to
which they are attached.
2. Shall not extend more than twenty-four (24) inches above the roof or parapet of a building,
whichever is greater.
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3. Shall be adequately constructed and securely anchored in accordance with the StandaFd
Florida Building Code.
PARA3E`
Ir ROOFTOP
BUILDING
(J�
Figure 9-7
SIGN AREA
Maximum permitted height
above roof or parapet -24"
...............
SIGN
TYPICAL WALL SIGN PLACEMENT AT ROOF /
PARAPET LINE
B. Mansard and Marquee Signs.
WALL
SIGN
Maximum projection
from wall face — 18"
TYPICAL WALL SIGN PLACEMENT
ADJACENT TO BUILDING WALL
1. Mansard and marquee signs shall conform to Wall Sign provisions, Section 9.02.01(A).
C. Projecting Signs.
1. Shall provide a vertical clearance of not less than nine (9) feet over any pedestrian walkway or
fourteen (14) feet over any vehicular driveway.
2. Shall not extend closer (leading edge measured horizontally) than eighteen (18) inches to the
curbface or, where no curb is installed, to the curbline as established by the County Engineer.
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3. Shall not extend more than twenty-four (24) inches above the roof or parapet of a building,
whichever is greater.
4. Shall be adequately constructed and securely anchored in accordance with the Standffd
Florida Building Code.
D. Ground Signs.
1. Shall not exceed a total height of thirty (30) feet except as may be further restricted in this
Code, and fifty (50) feet total height along those properties which are physically contiguous to
and within fifty (50) feet of the right-of-way boundary of the Florida Turnpike and 1-95.
The height of ground signs may either be measured from the crown of the road or at finished
grade. If an applicant for a ground sign permit elects to measure the height from the crown of
the road, the applicant shall submit, at the time of application for such permit, a survey of the
property and of the abutting street.
2. Shall not be located less than eighteen (18) inches (leading edge measured horizontally) from
any public right-of-way line, adjacent property line, or structure.
3. Shall provide a vertical clearance of not less than nine (9) feet over any pedestrian walkway or
fourteen (14) feet over any vehicular driveway.
4. When an access way intersects a public or private right-of-way or when the subject property
abuts the intersection of two (2) or more public or private rights-of-way, all ground signs
within the triangular area described below shall have a height of not more than three (3) feet
or a vertical clearance of not less than ten (10) feet, and shall not have poles or support
structures which are individually greater than twelve (12) inches in diameter.
The triangular area referenced above is the area of property located at the corner formed by
the intersection of two (2) public or private rights-of-way, or at each corner formed by the
intersection of an access way with a public or private right-of-way. Two (2) sides of such
triangular area shall be twenty (20) feet in length as measured horizontally from the point of
intersection, and the third side shall be a line connecting the ends of the two (2) other sides.
5. Shall be adequately constructed and securely anchored in accordance with the StandaFd
Florida Building Code
6. Shall have a landscaped area around its base which extends a minimum distance of three (3)
feet in all directions. Such landscaped area shall be completely covered by natural drought -
tolerant ground cover and shrubs, hedges or similar vegetative materials. The Planning and
Development Services Director shall grant relief from this landscaping requirement for
billboards which are located on properties that are physically contiguous to 1-95 or the Florida
Turnpike if it is determined that such signs are located more than one hundred (100) feet from
a developed area as defined in Section 2.00.00 of this Code.
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FIGURE 9-10
E. Pedestrian Signs.
1. Shall provide a vertical clearance of not less than nine (9) feet over any pedestrian walkway.
2. Shall not extend beyond the underside of a cantilevered roof, portico, or other overhang.
3. Where the underside of an overhang exceeds a height of thirteen (13) feet, a pedestrian sign
may be attached to the exterior wall from which such overhang extends. When a pedestrian
sign is attached to a wall, such sign shall not extend (leading edge measured horizontally) more
than thirty six (36) inches from the wall face of any building.
4. Shall include only the name and/or address of the establishment or use.
F. Canopy Signs.
1. Shall not extend more than eighteen (18) inches from the face of the canopy to which they are
attached.
2. Shall not extend above the roof or below the underside of the canopy to which they are
attached.
3. Shall be adequately constructed and securely anchored in accordance with the Standard
Florida Building Code.
4. The height of individual canopy faces, for purposes of measuring sign area, shall be measured
from the roof to the underside of the canopy.
(Ord. No. 2013-39, § A, 12-17-13)
9.02.02. - Billboards.
A. Shall not be located along any roadway other than the following:
1.) Florida's Turnpike Indian River C4L-y line to Martin G/1 county line
2.) 1-95 Indian River C4L- V line to Martin C4 county line
3.) US #1 Indian River Com -county line to Martin C4 county line
except as may be further restricted in Section 9.01.01, of this Code.
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B. Shall not exceed a sign area of three -hundred seventy-eight (378) square feet including all trim,
molding, or skirting, except as may be further restricted in this Code.
C. Shall not exceed a sign face dimension of thirty six (36) feet horizontally or twelve (12) feet
vertically including all trim, molding, or skirting.
D. Shall not exceed a total height above the crown of the road of thirty-five (35) feet, except as may
be further restricted in this Code, and fifty (50) feet total height above grade along the Florida
Turnpike and 1-95.
The height of billboards that are ground signs may either be measured from the crown of the road or at
finished grade. If an applicant for a ground sign permit elects to measure the height from the crown of
the road, the applicant shall submit, at the time of application for such permit, a survey of the property
and of the abutting street.
E. Shall be located a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from any street right-of-way or property line.
F. Shall not be located closer to a right-of-way line than any building on contiguous property if such
building is situated within one hundred (100) feet of the sign.
G. Shall not be located within a radius of two -hundred (200) feet of any residential zone or residential
use area within an approved Planned Unit Development or Planned Mixed Use Development
Project.
H. Shall not be located so as to face a lot on the same street occupied by a religious facility, public
school, public park, playground, beach, civic area, or cemetery, nor nearer to such uses than a
radius of two hundred (200) feet.
Shall comply with Section 9.02.01(D) where the billboard is also a ground sign.
Shall not be located on Hutchinson Island.
9.03.00. - PROHIBITED SIGNS
No sign, whether otherwise allowable or exempt from permitting, may have any characteristic that
renders it a prohibited sign. The following signs or types of signs shall be prohibited:
A. Roof signs.
B. Portable signs, other than allowable sidewalk signs, and trailer signs.
C. Reserved.
D. Snipe signs.
E. Signs attached to any tree, shrub, plant, or rock.
F. Signs located over or on any public right-of-way, except:
1. Public directional and regulatory signs, erected by any duly authorized state or local
government in accordance with applicable Florida Department of Transportation Design
standards;
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2. Bus bench signs; and
3. One sign per parcel in Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Commercial Office (CO),
Institutional (1), Religious Facilities (RF), Commercial General (CG), Industrial Light (IL),
Industrial Heavy (IH), Industrial Extraction (IX), and Utilities (U) zoning districts, provided
that:
a. It is located on the property of the applicant or the adjacent property;
b. It does not exceed four (4) square feet in total sign area;
c. It is erected in accordance with applicable Florida Department of Transportation
design safety standards;
d. It is not located within any State or Federal right-of-way;
e. It is not located within twenty (20) feet of any intersecting street or driveway
connection;
f. It is not located within any utility easement or surface drainage swale; provided;
g. The sign does not contravene any other applicable regulation or restriction of St.
Lucie County.
G. Any privately-owned signs attached to or placed within any public right-of-way upon any utility
pole, street light, sidewalk curb, fire hydrant, bridge, or any other similar public or utility
structure.
H. Flashing, animated, fire- or smoke-emitting, changeable-message, or noise-making signs,
except for one (1) variable electronic message sign per parcel or group of parcels under a
uniform site development plan displayiRg time, tempeFatWe,
, provided that the message sign does not exceed e
than one (1) line ef display copy that the message display aFea fE)F any such sigR does net
exceed an overall area of thirty (30) square feet (Three (3) feet x ten (10) feet typical
dimension); the message displays shall be on a black background with a single color copy; the
message display shall not scroll, flash or blink, and message display copy shall not change more
frequently than once every five (5) seconds. Any such message sign shall be counted as part of
the overall signage for the property or project site; must be a part of one (1) of the ground
signs associated with the property or project site and shall net exceed twenty five peFG '
site.
Dimensional limitations in this paragraph may be waived by application to the Planning &
Development Services Director for property located in the Institutional Zoning District with
frontage on an arterial roadway. The site development plan on which such sign is proposed
must be greater than 20 acres and the sign must be located adjacent to the arterial roadway
and set back from the property line at least 50 feet.
I. Signs in motion, including swinging, rotating, or revolving signs or similar moving devices
designed to attract attention by motion or illusionary motion.
J. Signs that copy or imitate official governmental signs or that incorrectly purport to have official
governmental status.
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K. Signs that display any written or graphic message that is lewd, lascivious, or obscene based on
contemporary community standards.
L. Signs that obstruct or interfere with any door, fire exit, stairway, ladder, or opening intended
to provide light, air, ingress, or egress for any building.
M. Any sign, whether otherwise allowable or exempt under this Chapter, that, in the judgment of
the Planning and Development Services Director, determined without reference to the content
of the sign except as stated below in this paragraph constitutes a traffic safety hazard by
reason of size, location, movement, or method of illumination; obstructs the vision of
motorists or pedestrians; obstructs or interferes with any official traffic control device; or
utilizes flashing or revolving red, green, blue, or amber lights, creates glare, or utilizes the
words "stop," "look," "danger" or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such a
manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
N. Signs that utilize fluorescent colors in the yellow or red spectrums.
0. Flags which are not exempt from permitting under Section 9.04.00, mss; and mss,
except for temporary speeial eveRt pFemetienal flags, banners, and pennants as permitted in
9.01.02(C).
P. Signs that contain any mirror or mirrored device.
Q. Vehicular signs.
R. Any unpermitted sign not exempt from permitting under this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 2013-39, § A, 12-17-13)
9.04.00. - PERMITTING AND EXEMPTIONS
9.04.01. - Permitting.
A. Except as specifically exempted in Section 9.01.02 or Section 9.04.02, the erection, physical
alteration, reconstruction, or physical conversion of any sign shall not be commenced without
obtaining a Sign Permit from the Planning and Development Services Director. No Sign Permit shall
be issued for development without the concurrent issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance as
provided by Section 11.05.00 of this Code. No permit shall be required for the sole purpose of
changing content, including wording and graphics, on a lawfully existing sign that otherwise
complies with the requirements of this Code both before and after such change.
B. The process for obtaining a Sign Permit shall be the same as the process for obtaining a Building
Permit pursuant to Chapter XI of this Code, except as specifically modified in this Section. The
application shall be made on such form as the Planning and Development Services Director or
his/her designee shall prescribe, which shall include a depiction of the proposed sign, its
specifications including height, sign area, dimensions, location on the site and in relation to other
structures and rights-of-way, means of support, method of illumination, if any, and such other
information as the Planning and Development Services Director or his/her designee may require to
determine whether the proposed sign meets the requirements of this Chapter.
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C. The Planning and Development Services Director or his/her designee shall grant or deny an
application for a Sign Permit and Certificate of Zoning Compliance applicable to such application,
within thirty (30) days from receipt of a complete application. The Planning and Development
Services Director or his/her designee shall notify the applicant within fifteen (15) days from receipt
of any application, or amendment or supplement thereto, if the application is incomplete, and shall
notify the applicant of the information necessary to complete the application. The applicant has the
option of supplying such information or, if the applicant deems the application complete despite
such notification, upon notifying the Planning and Development Services Director or his/her
designee who shall then treat the application as complete. Any application for a Sign Permit that is
not granted or denied within thirty (30) days from receipt of a completed application shall be
deemed denied.
D. The Planning and Development Services Director or his/her designee shall grant the Sign Permit
upon receipt of a completed application with all required fees, upon finding that the proposed sign
conforms to all requirements of this Chapter; otherwise, the application shall be denied. The
content of a proposed sign shall not be material to the grant or denial of a Sign Permit, except as
necessary to determine that a sign conforms to the specific requirements of this Chapter.
E. The denial of an application for Sign Permit may be appealed by the applicant to the Board of
Adjustment in accordance with Chapter XI of this Code, within thirty (30) days from denial. The
Board of Adjustment shall render its decision within forty-five (45) days from the date the appeal is
filed. Any Sign Permit applicant aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Adjustment may seek
review by certiorari in the Circuit Court in accordance with Chapter XI of this Code, within thirty
(30) days from rendition of the decision of the Board of Adjustment.
(Ord. No. 2013-39, § A, 12-17-13)
9.04.02. - Exceptions.
The following signs shall not be required to have a sign permit, provided they do not otherwise
violate any specific prohibition in this Chapter and they are not designed or located so as to cause or
create a risk to public safety, as set forth in Section 9.03.00(M):
A. Residential nameplates that comply with this Chapter.
B. Temporary signs providing they comply with Section 9.01.02 of this Chapter.
C. Signs that are not visible from any roadway or adjoining property.
D. Memorial signs or tablets within duly licensed cemeteries.
E. Public convenience signs, communicating the location of restrooms or public telephones.
F. Public warning signs, indicating the dangers of trespassing, swimming, animals, or the like.
G. Seasonal displays or decorations not advertising a product, service, or establishment.
H. Garage or yard sale signs providing they are removed by sunset of the last day of the sale.
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Non -illuminated building identification signs which are under three (3) square feet in sign area
on buildings which are located at least three hundred (300) feet from a public right-of-way.
Ten (10) or fewer flags, per parcel or common development site. Such flags shall not be placed
less than thirty (30) feet apart. Any flags, in excess of ten (10) per parcel or common
development site may be erected on a temporary basis upon the issuance of a permit in
accordance with Section 9.01.02(C).
9.05.00. - NONCONFORMING SIGNS
A. General. Any sign or advertising structure in the unincorporated area of the County on which, by its
height, area, location, use or structural support does not conform to the requirements of this
chapter, shall be termed nonconforming.
B. Continuation or Removal. All nonconforming signs or advertising structures which were properly
permitted and conforming to the sign ordinances of the County in effect at the time the signs were
erected, may continue in use in accordance with the other provisions of this Section. All other
nonconforming signs shall be removed unless erected prior to September 1, 1961. Nonconforming
signs that are subject to removal shall be subject to the provisions of this Code governing the
procedures for Code violations; provided, however, that the Planning and Development Services
Director may direct the removal, after making reasonable efforts to provide advance notice to the
sign owner, of (1) any sign that in his/her judgment, determined without reference to the content
of the sign except as stated in Section 9.03.00(M), constitutes an immediate and extreme danger to
public safety, or (2) any sign erected or posted in the public right-of-way in violation of this Chapter.
Temporary signs for which allowable time of display has expired and for which the sign owner
cannot readily be located or identified, shall be deemed abandoned and may be removed at the
direction of the Planning and Development Services Director.
C. Structural Alterations. Nonconforming signs shall not be structurally altered or enlarged unless they
are made to conform with all the requirements of this Chapter, except that substitution or
interchange of copy may be permitted.
D. Natural Damage. Nonconforming signs which are more than fifty percent (50%) destroyed by wind,
deterioration or other damage shall be made to conform with all the requirements of this Chapter,
or be completely removed.
E. Billboards with less than the Minimum Separation. Where two (2) or more billboards, each of which
was lawfully installed at its time of installation, are situated closer to each other than permitted by
Section 9.01.01(F)(1), then all such signs except the one (1) first installed in the County shall be
nonconforming.
F. Removal of Non -Conforming Flags, Banners, and Pennants. Flags, banners, and pennants rendered
non -conforming by virtue of being included in Section 9.03.00(P) shall be removed by March 1,
1994.
PART B: CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
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Special acts of the Florida Legislature applicable only to unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County,
County ordinances and County resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict.
PART C: SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative
or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance. If this Ordinance or any
provision thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property or circumstance, such
holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property or circumstances.
PART D: APPLICABILITY OF ORDINANCE.
This ordinance shall be applicable in the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County.
PART E: FILING WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
The Clerk be and hereby is directed forthwith to send a certified copy of this ordinance to the Bureau
of Administrative Code, Department of State, 401 South Monroe St., Elliot Building, Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-0250.
PART F: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect upon filing with the Department of State.
PART G: ADOPTION.
Chairman Kim Johnson
AYE
Vice Chairman Chris Dzadovsky
AYE
Commissioner Tod Mowery
AYE
Commissioner Paula Lewis
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Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson
AYE
PART H: CODIFICATION.
Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this ordinance. It is the intention of St. Lucie
County that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the St. Lucie County
Land Development Code; and that sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and
the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or such other appropriate word or
phrase in order to accomplish such intentions; provided, however, that Sections B through H shall not
be codified.
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida, on this 7th day of June 2016.
ATTE T:
Deputy Clerk
BOARD OE�.N , L TjY"�IDISSIONERS
ST. LUCI A
BY
Chai
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS
BY:
County Attorney
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O6"'fit ES "La,�
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT 0 STATE
RICK SCOTT
Governor
June 13, 2016
Honorable Joseph E. Smith
Clerk of the Circuit Court
St. Lucie County
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, Florida 34982
Attention: Ms. Melissa Upton
Dear Mr. Smith:
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JUN 13 20 "1 G'
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KEN DETZNER
Secretary of State
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of St. Lucie County Ordinance No. 2016-16-009, which was filed in this office on June 13,
2016.
Sincerely,
Ernest L. Reddick
Program Administrator
ELR/lb
R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270
www.dos.state.fl.us