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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
P & Z Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 21, 2016
6:00 PM
St. Lucie County Commission Chambers
2300 Virginia Avenue
3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
BOARD MEMBERS
Chair
CATHY TOWNSEND
Board Member
EDWARD LOUNDS
Board Member
STEPHANIE MORGAN
Board Member
CHARLES GRANDE
At-Large Board Member
JAMES TAYLOR
At-Large Board Member
BOBBY HOPKINS
At-Large Board Member
JAMES CLASBY
Board Member
WILLIAM SMITH
At-Large Board Member
ROBERT LOWE
Ex-Officio Board Member
MARTY SANDERS
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WELCOME
Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers prior to entering the Commission Chambers.
Please note that the Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency serves in an advisory
capacity to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and has the power to review and
make recommendations to the Board, for approval or disapproval, on any applications within their
area of responsibility.
The Planning and Zoning Commission strongly encourages your input and comment at the public
hearing. Please limit comments to three minutes if possible and be respectful of others’ opinions.
For public convenience, all meetings are televised and are provided with wireless internet access.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
C. Announcements
D. Disclosure(s)
2. MINUTES
St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of Thursday,
November 19, 2015
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance - Affecting the use of land in St. Lucie County, Florida, relating to the removal of
exotic vegetation.
Staff recommends that the Board approve the amended "Removal of Exotic Vegetation"
Ordinance for two public hearings before the Board of County Commissioners dates to be
determined.
5. WORKSHOPS
A. Ordinance - Affecting the use of land in St. Lucie County, Florida, relating to Signs.
Staff requests the Planning and Zoning Commission review, discuss and make
recommendations on the proposed changes to the Sign Ordinance.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Election of Officials
B. Approve the 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting schedule
7. ADJOURN
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NOTICE: All proceedings before the Planning and Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency of St. Lucie County, Florida, are
electronically recorded. If a person decides to appeal any recommendation made by the Planning and Zoning Commission /
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
P & Z Regular Meeting
November 19, 2015 Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 7:56 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Cathy Townsend
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Cathy Townsend Chair Present
William O'Dell Vice Chair Absent
Bobby Hopkins Board Member Present
Edward Lounds Board Member Present
James Clasby Board Member Present
Stephanie Morgan Board Member Absent
William Smith Board Member Present
James Taylor At-Large Board Member Present
Marty Sanders Ex-Officio Board Member Present
3. Announcement(s)
Kara Wood resigned from the P & Z Commission to become the temporary interim Planning
Manager.
4. Disclosure(s)
Chair Townsend stated she spoke with the church pastor regarding the agenda item Islamorda
Brewing Co.
II. MINUTES
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St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of Thursday,
September 24, 2015
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Edward Lounds, Board Member
SECONDER: James Clasby, Board Member
AYES: Townsend, Hopkins, Lounds, Clasby, Smith, Taylor
ABSENT: William O'Dell, Stephanie Morgan
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution - Rezoning for Blanton, from RS-2 to AR-1
Britton Wilson, Comprehensive Planner presented a petition on behalf of Forest Blanton who is
requesting a change in zoning from Residential Single-family at 2 du per acre to Agricultural
Residential at 1 du per acre. The purpose of this downzoning is to preserve the property as a
single parcel for a single-family home along with accessory uses compatible with the rural
residential neighborhood.
This is a public hearing and notice was published in the St. Lucie News Tribune on November
5th. A sign was placed on the property and mail notices were sent to 26 residents located
within 500 feet. Also, Mr. Blanton added his phone number to the sign allowing neighbors to
call and speak to him directly about his proposal. And no formal comments have been
submitted by the public, just a few curious phone calls. The subject property is a vacant
unimproved five and a half acre parcel located on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River where
it’s partially within the Coastal High Hazard Area and subject to storm surge. It has road
frontage on Palmetto Avenue, just south of Midway Road. The surrounding neighborhood
development character consists mostly of large-lot single-family homes. Due to their proximity
to the river, the neighboring properties also zoned RS-2 have actually be developed at a much
lower density of one dwelling per two or three acres. The AR-1 zoning district is a rural
residential zoning district that allows a density of up to one dwelling unit per acre together with
accessory uses compatible with rural residential surroundings. Because AR-1 is a residential
zoning district, the primary use of a single-family home must be established prior to permitting
an accessory use such as a guest house or a hobby farm with animals. And all accessory uses
and structures are limited to 35% of the buildable land area, which is 20% for AR-1. In this
situation, only 35% of 20% of the 5 1/2 acre land area, can be used for accessory uses or
structures, which is about a third of an acre (16,832 square feet). The current zoning of RS-2
does not allow these accessory uses or animals other than three household pets.
The proposed rezoning from RS-2 to AR-1 is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and
the Land Development Code. The change in zoning represents a fifty percent or more decrease
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in potential development, which furthers Comprehensive Plan Policy 5.2.1.5, which calls for
limiting the types of uses allowed within the Coastal High Hazard Area by directing the
development away from known hazards. And due to the potential flooding risk, the
surrounding neighborhood has not been built-out to its potential zoning density and this
proposed rezoning further reflects this trend and is therefore compatible and consistent with
the surrounding rural residential neighborhood.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning from RS-2 to AR-1 because it is in
compliance with the Comp Plan and Land Development Code and the reduction in density
furthers Policy 5.2.1.5 and is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood.
The Board discussed the rezoning. Mr. Blanton, the applicant stated he agreed with the staff
report.
Public Hearing Open
Mr. Blanton's neighbor inquired about the type of animals; he advised her chickens and ducks.
She had no further questions.
Public Hearing Close
The Board agreed that the reducing the development potential through downzoning is directly
supported by Comprehensive Plan Policy 5.2.1.5.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Edward Lounds, Board Member
SECONDER: James Clasby, Board Member
AYES: Townsend, Hopkins, Lounds, Clasby, Smith, Taylor
ABSENT: William O'Dell, Stephanie Morgan
2. Ordinance - Islamorada Brewing Co. - Text Amendment to the Land Development Code
Pertaining to Distance Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages
Britton Wilson, Comprehensive Planner, presenting a petition on behalf of Islamorada Brewing
Company who is requesting a text amendment to Land Development Code to Section 7.10.11,
which speaks to the distance requirements of on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages
from an existing church, school, public park, or playground. This is a public hearing and notice
was published in the St. Lucie News Tribune on November 5th. No comments from the public
have been submitted for this item. Section 7.10.11 is a development design and improvement
standard applicable to all licensed businesses proposing to sell alcohol for on-premises
consumption, and it requires the use to be located at least 1,600 feet away from an existing
church, school, public park, or playground. Currently, the only relief available from this section
of the code is for a restaurant where the Board of County Commissioners may grant relief for
up to 600 feet. The proposed text amendment retains the current distance requirement, while
providing a waiver request process for on-premises consumption, but only if the on-site
consumption is accessory to an authorized primary use. An authorized primary use is
specifically identified for only three uses, which are beverage manufacturing, and wholesale
and retail trade of alcohol. Only these three primary uses may request a waiver from the
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distance requirements for the accessory on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages. The
waiver process is to follow the conditional use permit process.
The conditional use permit process that a waiver must follow is the most involved process in
the code, each application will be analyzed by staff where a recommendation will be
formulated based on the Standards of Review. The request requires two public hearings. Mail
notices are sent to neighbors within the standard 500’ but the waiver notice is extended to also
include schools, parks or churches that are within the 1600 foot radius. The mail notices
contain a survey requesting whether or not they are in support, and if 50% or more return
unfavorably, the Board can only approve the waiver with a 4/5th vote. A Waiver may have site-
specific conditions or restrictions applied to them as deemed necessary to insure the use is
compatible with the surrounding area, examples may be restrictions on the hours of operation
or extra landscape buffering and the waiver may be revoked if it is deemed to no longer be a
compatible use.
The proposed text amendment is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and internally
consistent with the Land Development Code. It provides for a waiver process where currently
none exist, which allows for expansion of businesses focused on the manufacturing or sale of
alcoholic beverages, which furthers Comprehensive Plan Policy 10.1.1.1 that calls for
diversifying the industrial base and strengthening the job market. The conditional use permit
process provides for safe guards to ensure that each waiver is reviewed for site specific
appropriateness with multiple public participation opportunities. The regulations found within
the city limits, the distance requirements are the same or similar and both currently provide for
a full distance waiver process. So the proposal is consistent with the other local jurisdictions,
however, the proposed conditional use process requires an additional public hearing. Staff
recommends approval of the proposed text amendment to Section 7.10.11 because it is in
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and internally consistent with the Land Development
Code, it furthers Policy 10.1.1.1 by allowing for the expansion of businesses and it is consistent
with the regulations found in neighboring jurisdictions.
The Board discussed the adverse impact on schools, conditional use, buffer requirements,
church restrictions. Also this being an economic engine, good for the county and an economic
stimulator. Daniel Sorrow of Cotleur & Hearing gave a presentation to the Board and answered
their questions.
Public Hearing Open
Mr. Blanton spoke in favor of the text change
Public Hearing Close
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RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 1]
MOVER: James Clasby, Board Member
SECONDER: James Taylor, At-Large Board Member
AYES: Townsend, Lounds, Clasby, Smith, Taylor
NAYS: Bobby Hopkins
ABSENT: William O'Dell, Stephanie Morgan
3. Resolution - Islamorada Brewing Company - Waiver Pursuant to Section 7.10.11(D) Distance
Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages to Allow the On-Premise Consumption of Alcoholic
Beverages
Linda Pendarvis, Planner stated Islamorada Brewing Company is proposing to locate a brewery
within an existing building on the subject property. The operators of the brewing company
want to use 2,750 square feet of the existing building for a tasting room. The applicant, Erfolg
Holdings, Inc. Has applied for the requested Waiver in order to have a tasting room for its
brewery within the required distance separation from Northside Christian Fellowship Church.
The applicant also applied for a text amendment to the Land Development Code to provide for
a Waiver if a licensed establishment does not meet the distance requirements. The Land
Development Code supplemental standards Section 7.10.11, Distance Requirements for
Alcoholic Beverages, currently does not provide for a process for on-premises consumption
unless it is accessory to a restaurant. The text amendment to the Distance Requirements for
Alcoholic Beverages will provide the process for limited permitted principal uses in the zoning
district it is located to apply for a waiver process if the separation is less than what is required.
Section 7.10.11(B) of the Land Development Code provides for the method of measurement to
be followed in determining the distance required from a licensed establishment to a religious
facility, school, public park or public playground. The measurement is calculated as follows:
No less than 1,600 feet measured from the main entrance of the religious facility to the
centerline of the street right of way, then continue along the centerline of the street right of
way to the entrance of the proposed licensed establishment, and
No less than 1,000 feet between the religious facility and the proposed licensed establishment
measured by a straight line between the nearest corners of the buildings (or property if no
building exists, as in the case of a park).
Northside Christian Fellowship Church is located 1,216 feet from door to door by way of the
centerline of the right of way and 594 feet measured by a straight line from the church to the
proposed licensed establishment. The Waiver provision for a business selling or transferring
alcoholic beverages as accessory to the principal use is subject to the standards of review as set
forth in Section 11.07.03 Conditional Use Permits. The Conditional Use Permit provision is to
provide for uses that are generally compatible with the zoning district but which require
individual review of their location, design, intensity, configuration and public facility impact in
order to determine the appropriateness of the use on a particular site and with the adjacent
uses.
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The purpose of the IL (Industrial, Light) zoning district is to provide and protect an environment
suitable for light manufacturing, wholesale and warehouse activities that do not impose
undesirable noise, vibration, odor, dust or other offensive effects to the surrounding area. Section
3.01.03(T), IL (Industrial, Light) Zoning District, allows the wholesale and manufacturing of beer as
a permitted use and retail trade as accessory to the primary use. The proposed tasting room will
be accessory to the manufacturing, wholesale and retail sale of the brewery. The Waiver is to
allow a tasting room located in closer proximity to an existing religious facility than the current
separation requirements allow. Currently there are no waivers or alternatives for the on-premises
consumption of alcoholic beverages that do not meet the separation distance from a religious
facility, unless it is accessory to a restaurant. A proposed text amendment to the Land
Development Code is being processed as a companion item to allow a licensed establishment that
is authorized to operate in a zoning district as accessory to a permitted principal use and does not
meet the distance requirements for the sale or transfer of alcoholic beverages for on-premises
consumption to be permitted to apply for a Waiver.
Staff finds that this petition meets the standards of review as set forth in Section 11.07.03 of
the St. Lucie County Land Development Code and is not in conflict with the goals, objectives,
and policies of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends that Planning and
Zoning Commission forward this petition to the Board of County Commissioners with a
recommendation of approval.
The Board discussed the waiver, hours of operation, and the pastor of the nearby church being
in favor. Daniel Sorrow representing the applicant stated they had a public meeting and spoke
with the pastor of the nearby church. They will be closed while the church is open on Sundays.
Public Hearing Open
No one spoke
Public Hearing Close
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Clasby, Board Member
SECONDER: William Smith, Board Member
AYES: Townsend, Hopkins, Lounds, Clasby, Smith, Taylor
ABSENT: William O'Dell, Stephanie Morgan
V. WORKSHOPS
There are no items scheduled.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
There are no items scheduled.
Leslie Olson, Planning Director welcomed new Board member James Taylor and introduced
Peter Jones who was hired in the Business Navigator position.
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VII. ADJOURN
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Please Note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books that are filed with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request.
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ITEM NO. (ID # 3314)
DATE: 01/21/2016
AGENDA REQUEST *PUBLIC HEARINGS
BACKGROUND:
Currently, the St. Lucie County Land Development Code requires that the Public Works Director provide
notice to the property owner that a public nuisance exist because of the invasive species and demand the
owner of the property remedy the situation and request a hearing before the Board of County
Commissioners. The proposed changes leaves the Category 1 in the latest edition of the Florida Exotic
Pest Plant Council "Most Invasive Species List" as a nuisance but the section will now be enforced like the
other codes, whereas any hearing would be in front of the St. Lucie County Code Enforcement Board. The
amendment provides for conflicting provisions, severability and applicability, provides for filing with
Department of State, and provides for adoption and codification and effective date.
PREVIOUS ACTION:
The Board of County Commissioners gave permission to advertise for a public hearing before the Planning
& Zoning Commission on January 21, 2016 and two public hearings before the BOCC for dates to be
determined at their board meeting held on January 5, 2016.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board approve the amended "Removal of Exotic Vegetation" Ordinance for
two public hearings before the Board of County Commissioners dates to be determined.
COMMISSION ACTION:
TO: St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission
PRESENTED BY: Katherine Barbieri, Asst. County Attorney
SUBMITTED BY: County Attorney
SUBJECT: Ordinance - Affecting the use of land in St. Lucie County, Florida, relating to
the removal of exotic vegetation.
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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 7.09.05
“REMOVAL OF EXOTIC VEGETATION”; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION AND CODIFICATION
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following 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 __________________, 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 ____________________, 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 _______________.
5. On ____________________, 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 _____________________.
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.
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 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
TO READ AS FOLLOWS, INCLUDE:
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7.09.00 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
7.09.05 REMOVAL OF EXOTIC VEGETATION
A. General
1. Any developer submitting a site plan for site plan approval or in
conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit, Planned Unit Development,
Planned Non-Residential Development, or Planned Mixed Use
Development shall be required to remove, and chemically treat any
remaining stumps, of all of the exotic vegetation listed as a "Category I" in
the latest edition of the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Councils "Most List of
Invasive Species List."
2. No person shall plant or cause to be planted or permit to be planted,
anywhere within the area of unincorporated St. Lucie County, any species
listed as a "Category I" in the latest edition of the Florida Exotic Pest Plant
Councils "Most List of Invasive Species List."
B. Exotic Pest Plants; Maintenance and Removal.
1. Nuisances declared and prohibited
a. It is found and declared to be expedient and necessary to the
preservation of the public health, comfort, safety and welfare of
the inhabitants of St. Lucie County that all lots in recorded
subdivisions of St. Lucie County, outside of municipalities, be
required to be kept free from any species listed as a "Category I" in
the latest edition of the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Councils "MostList
of Invasive Species List," which, by reason of height, proximity to
neighboring structures, physical condition, or other peculiar
characteristics, might cause damage to life or property within the
immediate area surrounding the same. The existence of vegetation
which create a hazard is declared to be a public nuisance. Erosion
control measures or reseeding of the area from which the exotic
vegetation was removed may be required.
b. No person shall plant or cause to be planted or permit to be
planted, anywhere within recorded subdivisions of unincorporated
St. Lucie County, any species listed as "Category I" in the latest
edition of the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Councils "Most List of
Invasive Species List."
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c. Existing individual Australian pine and/or Brazilian pepper trees
species listed as “Category 1” in the latest edition of the Florida
Exotic Pest Plant Council’s “Most List of Invasive Species List”
located within recorded subdivisions of unincorporated St. Lucie
County shall be maintained at a height not to exceed the distance
between the tree and the nearest property line, minus ten (10)
feet. The existence of any such trees is hereby declared to be a
public nuisance.
2. Notice to property owner. If the Public Works Director or his/her designee finds
and determines, based upon a complaint by an owner or tenant of property
adjacent to a lot which is the site of such a tree, that a public nuisance as described
and declared in this section exists, he shall notify the record owner of the offending
property in writing and demand that such owner cause the condition to be
remedied within thirty (30) days of mailing, serving or posting of notice. Such notice
may be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE
TO: _____ Date:____________/____________/____________
Address: _____
Property: _____
You, as the owner of record of the property above described, are hereby
notified that the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, on
the ____________ day of ____________, 20____________, determined that a
nuisance exists upon such property, caused by:
(list briefly the details)
You are hereby notified that you must abate this nuisance within thirty (30)
days, failing in which, the Board of County Commissioners will have it done; and
the cost thereof will be levied as an assessment against such property.
The notice shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a request to
the postal service to return after five (5) days, if undeliverable, and shall be
addressed to the owner of the offending property as their name or names and
mailing address appear on the records of the County Property Appraiser and shall be
deemed sufficient and complete when so addressed and deposited in the United
States mail with proper postage prepaid, unless such notice is returned by the postal
service as undeliverable. If the notice is returned, the Development Director or
his/her designee shall deliver a copy of the notice to the occupant, if any, of the
property or to any known agent of the owner who can be found within the county;
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and if still unable to deliver the notice, he shall physically post such notice on such
land at or near the front property line thereof.
3. Right of hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. Any notice given
underError! Hyperlink reference not valid.(B)(2) shall advise the property owner
that within thirty (30) days after the mailing, serving or posting of notice, as the
case may be, he may make a written request to the Board of County
Commissioners in care of the County Administrator for a hearing before the body
to afford him an opportunity to show that the condition does not constitute a
public nuisance or to contest the determination of the Public Works Director or
his/her designee. After receipt of such a request, the County Administrator shall
schedule a hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of
County Commissioners shall review the appeal at a public meeting within thirty
(30) calendar days from the date the appeal is received by the County
Administrator. further action shall be taken to abate any nuisance involved until
the matter has been resolved by the Board of County Commissioners.
4. Abatement by county. If, thirty (30) days after mailing, serving or posting of
notice, as the case may be, no hearing has been requested and the conditions
described in the notice have not been remedied or abated, the Public Works
Director or his/her designee shall authorize the condition to be remedied or
abated by the County at the expense of the property owner. If a hearing has been
held and has been concluded adversely to the property owner, the Administrator
or his/her designee shall authorize the condition to be remedied or abated by the
County at the expense of the property owner, unless the Board of County
Commissioners direct otherwise. The employees, servants, agents or contractors
of the County are authorized to enter upon the property and take such steps as
are reasonably required to effect the abatement.
5. Assessment of cost of abatement against property owner. After abatement
the cost to the County, including a two hundred dollar ($200.00) per lot
administrative charge, shall be calculated and reported to the Board of County
Commissioners. Thereupon the Board of County Commissioners, by resolution,
shall assess the cost against the offending parcel. The resolution shall describe
the property and show the cost of abatement actually incurred by the County
including the administrative charge. Such assessment shall be a legal, valid and
binding obligation against the property until paid. The assessment shall become
due and payable thirty (30) days after the mailing of a notice of assessment after
which interest shall accrue at the rate of six (6) per cent per annum on any unpaid
portion there.
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6. Notice of lien. As soon as possible after the assessment has been made, the
Board of County Commissioners shall cause a certified copy of the assessment
resolution to be filed in the Office of the clerk of the Circuit Court in and for St.
Lucie County; and the lien shall become effective as of the date of filing such copy
with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The Clerk shall mail a notice to the record
owner or owners of each parcel of land described in the resolution at the last
available address for such owner which notice may be in substantially the
following form:
NOTICE
To: _____
Address: _____
Property: _____
You, as the record owner of the property above described, are hereby advised
that the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, did on the
____________ day of ____________, 20 ____________, order the abatement of
a certain nuisance existing on the above property, sending you notice thereof,
such nuisance being:
(hereby describe briefly)
A copy of such notice has been heretofore sent you. You failed to abate such
nuisance; whereupon, it was abated by St. Lucie County at a cost of
$____________. Such cost, by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners
of St. Lucie County, has been levied against the above property and has become
a lien thereon. You may pay such assessment to the office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of St. Lucie County, Courthouse, Fort Pierce, Florida. If such
assessment is not paid within one (1) year, suit will be instituted to enforce said
lien by the sale of said lots.
Board of County Commissioners
of St. Lucie County, Florida
By _____
If such assessment is not paid in full, including interest to the date of payment, within
one (1) year after it is filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Lucie
County, it may be enforced by civil action as other liens are enforceable in the State
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of Florida. Such action shall include court costs, attorney's fees, and all other costs of
enforcement.
PART B. FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
The Clerk be and is hereby directed forthwith to send a certified copy of this ordinance
to the Bureau of Administration Code and Laws, Department of State, The Capitol, Tallahassee,
Florida 32304.
PART C. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect upon filing with the Department of State.
PART D. ADOPTION.
After motion and second, the vote on this ordinance was as follows:
Kim Johnson, Chairman XXX
Chris Dzadovsky, Vice Chairman XXX
Commissioner Tod Mowery XXX
Commissioner Paula A. Lewis XXX
Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson XXX
PART E. CODIFICATION.
Provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated in the St. Lucie County Code and
Compiled Laws, and the word “ordinance” may be changed to “section”, “article”, or other
appropriate word, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to
accomplish such intentions; provided, however, that parts B through E shall not be codified.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this ____ day of ___________________________, 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
______________________________ BY: _____________________________
Deputy Clerk Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
BY: _____________________________
County Attorney
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ITEM NO. (ID # 3244)
DATE: 01/21/2016
AGENDA REQUEST *PUBLIC HEARINGS
BACKGROUND:
This is an ordinance affecting the use of land in St. Lucie County, Florida, relating to signs by amending
Chapter 2.00.00 (Definitions); amending Chapter IX Signs; amending Section 7.10.24G (Signs and Lighting
Standards) St. Lucie County Land Development Code to ensure sign regulations are content-neutral unless
there is a required content-based distinction for public safety purposes; providing for conflicting
provisions, severability and applicability, providing for filing with Department of State, providing for
adoption and codification and effective date.
On August 1, 1990, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the St. Lucie County Land Development
Code. On August 2, 2005 and December 17, 2013, the Board amended "Chapter IX Signs" of the St. Lucie
County Land Development Code. On June 18, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Reed v. Town of
Gilbert. In Reed, the Town's sign ordinance distinguished among several classes of signs that were
exempt from permitting:
1. Ideological signs
2. Political Signs
3. Temporary directional signs relating to a qualifying event
In Reed, the church sued to invalidate the Town's ordinance as it applied to "temporary directional signs
relating to a qualified event". In a unanimous decision, the Court invalidated the ordinance as applied to
the church. The Court stated, "the restrictions in the sign code that apply to any given sign thus depend
entirely on the communicative content of the sign," the court reasoned, then "[o]n its face, the sign code
is a content-based regulation of speech. "[Emphasis attached]". St. Lucie County revised Chapter IX of
the County's Land Development Code that pertains to signs in 2005 to maximize content neutral
regulations. Some content-based definitions were retained for signs that promote public safety, such as
"directional signs" and "public utility signs". In light of the Reed opinion, staff is proposing to amend the
sign regulations in the Countys Land Development Code to further reduce content-based distinctions
without frustrating the purpose of the Code and to narrow the remaining content-based distinctions to
TO: St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission
PRESENTED BY: Katherine Barbieri, Asst. County Attorney
SUBMITTED BY: County Attorney
SUBJECT: Ordinance - Affecting the use of land in St. Lucie County, Florida, relating to
Signs.
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those necessary for public safety.
PREVIOUS ACTION:
The Board of County Commissioners gave permission to advertise at their board meeting held on
December 1, 2015.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests the Planning and Zoning Commission review, discuss and make recommendations on the
proposed changes to the Sign Ordinance.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Coordination/Signatures
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Planning and Development
Services Department
Planning Division
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Kara Wood, Interim Planning Manager
DATE: January 21, 2016
SUBJECT: Item 5A: Chapter 9 Sign Code Revisions – Workshop Item
This item was placed on the January 21st agenda as a workshop to provide an opportunity for the
Planning and Zoning Commission and any interested parties from the public to review, consider and
make suggestions regarding the proposed amendments to the sign regulations in Chapter 9 of the Land
Development Code.
As the agenda memorandum from the County Attorney’s office explains, the catalyst for the proposed
amendments is the June 15, 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision that impacts the viability of many sign
ordinances throughout the country. St. Lucie County is amending this section of its Land Development
Regulations primarily to ensure consistency with this new case law. The sign categories being altered
are related to temporary signs and are the result of legal guidance. These new definitions should
remain consistent with the language as drafted. However the sizes being applied to these new
categories in various zoning districts should be carefully considered based on standard sign sizes and
potential impacts to uses in those zoning districts.
The matrix below breaks down the content of the amendments in a comparative format of additions and
deletions. Language in italics indicates exact wording of addition or deletion; language in standard
formatting is a summary description of the change.
Proposed Changes
Code Section
Chapter IX Signs
Additions Deletions Comments
1 9.00.00 - Purpose General statement of
severability standard to most
ordinances.
N/A
2 9.01.01–
Permitted
Permanent Signs
– Ground or Wall
Signs
“backlit” added as simplifying
term replacing more complex
description
or illuminated by a light
source which is placed
between a background
and opaque lettering,
artwork, or logos
Revised for all
zoning districts
3 9.01.01 –
Permitted
Permanent Signs
– Directional Signs
externally illuminated, or
backlit
Revised for all
zoning districts
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4 9.01.01 –
Permitted
Permanent Signs
–
“backlit” added as simplifying
term replacing more complex
description
Complex description of
lighting eliminated
Revised for all
zoning districts
5 9.01.01 –
Permitted
Permanent Signs
–
Non-illuminated Revised for all
zoning districts
6 9.01.01 –
Permitted
Permanent Signs
–
signs….structures of facilities
that may present a safety
hazard, such as
Revised for all
zoning districts
7 9.01.02 Authorized
Temporary Signs
A temporary 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.
8 9.01.02 (5)
Authorized
Temporary Signs
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.
9 9.01.02 (6)
Authorized
Temporary Signs
Temporary signs must be
removed within 10 days after
conclusion of the event or
termination of the
circumstance to which they
relate.
10 9.01.02.(A)
Authorized
Temporary Signs
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
Real Estate Signs. Also
effectively replaces
Construction Project
Signs, Special Event
Promotional and Project
Marketing Signs
Sized proposed
for commercial
temporary signs
include max.
sign area by
zoning district
and parcel size
for
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subject to the following
regulations.
nonresidential
zoning districts.
11 9.01.02.(A)(4)
Authorized
Temporary Signs
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.
Same language
is located under
Non-
commercial
Temporary
Signs.
12 9.01.02 (B)
Authorized
Temporary Signs
Non-commercial Temporary
Signs. Non-commercial
temporary signs are temporary
signs that do not fall within the
definition of commercial
temporary signs.
Effectively replaces
Political Signs and any
other temporary sign not
categorized under the
new Commercial
Temporary Sign
definition.
Sizes proposed
for non-
commercial
temporary signs
are by zoning
district and
include max.
single sign area
and max.
cumulative sign
area.
13 9.01.02 (C)
Temporary Flags,
Banners and
Pennants
Requiring a Permit
“Special Event Promotional”
deleted from this section.
“Business” replaced with
“applicant.”
Under new definitions
special event signage will
be categorized as
Commercial or Non-
Commercial.
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14 9.01.02 (D) Project
Marking Signs
Effectively categorized under
new Commercial Temporary
Signs
“Project Marketing Signs”
and associated
requirements removed.
15 9.01.02 (E)
Political Signs
Effectively categorized under
new Non-commercial
Temporary Signs
“Political Signs” and
associated requirements
removed.
16 9.01.02 (F)
Residential
Temporary Signs
Effectively categorized under
new Non-commercial
Temporary Signs
“Residential Temporary
Signs” and associated
requirements removed.
17 9.01.02 (G)
Sidewalk Signs
Moved to different section
18 9.03.00 (B)
Prohibited Signs
“other than allowable sidewalk
signs” added to prohibitions
against portable signs
19 9.03.00(H)
Prohibited Signs
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, displaying
time, temperature, community service, direct business
copy, or other information, provided that the message sign
does not exceed more than one (1) line of display copy;
that the message display area for any such sign does not
exceed an overall area of thirty (30) square feet (Three (3)
feet × 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 not exceed twenty-five percent (25%)
of the particular sign area of the particular ground sign for
the property or project 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.
Amending to
allow for greater
amount of
content in all
zoning districts
and ability to
waive
dimensional
limitations in
Institutional
zoning.
Proposed Temporary Sign Sizes
Following that is a list of the new temporary sign definitions and proposed sizes for the new categories.
Commercial Temporary Signs – proposed definition:
A. 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:
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1. Commercial temporary signs shall be limited to one (1) sign per parcel, establishment, 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:
Zoning District Parcel Size
< 1 ACRE >1 ACRE
AG-1 AGRICULTURAL - 1 6 s.f. 16 s.f.
AG-2.5 AGRICULTURAL - 2.5 6 s.f. 16 s.f.
AG-5 AGRICULTURAL - 5 6 s.f. 16 s.f.
R/C RESIDENTIAL/CONSERVATION N/A N/A
AR-1 AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL - 1 N/A N/A
RE-1 RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 1 N/A N/A
RE-2 RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 2 N/A N/A
RS-2 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 2 N/A N/A
RS-3 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 3 N/A N/A
RS-4 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 N/A N/A
RMH-5 RESIDENTIAL, MOBILE HOME - 5 N/A N/A
RM-5 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 5 N/A N/A
RM-7 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 7 N/A N/A
RM-9 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 9 N/A N/A
RM-11 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 11 N/A N/A
RM-15 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 15 N/A N/A
CN COMMERCIAL, NEIGHBORHOOD 6 s.f. 16 s.f.
CO COMMERCIAL, OFFICE 6 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.
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HIRD HUTCHINSON ISLAND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT N/A N/A
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.
Non-Commercial Temporary Signs: – proposed definition
B. 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 shall not exceed the following maximum sign areas by
Zoning District:
Zoning District
Max. Sign Size Max.
Cumulative
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 6 s.f. 32 s.f.
AR-1 AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL - 1 6 s.f. 32 s.f
RE-1 RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 1 6 s.f. 32 s.f
RE-2 RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 2 6 s.f. 32 s.f
RS-2 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 2 6 s.f. 32 s.f
RS-3 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 3 6 s.f. 32 s.f
RS-4 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 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.
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.
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IX INDUSTRIAL, EXTRACTION 32 s.f. 64 s.f.
U UTILITIES 32 s.f. 64 s.f.
I INSTITUTIONAL 16 s.f. 32 s.f.
RF RELIGIOUS FACILITIES 16 s.f. 32 s.f.
RVP RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK 16 s.f. 32 s.f.
HIRD HUTCHINSON ISLAND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 6 s.f. 32 s.f.
PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 6 s.f. 32 s.f.
PNRD PLANNED NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 16 s.f. 32 s.f.
PMUD PLANNED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT 16 s.f. 32 s.f.
All comments will be taken into consideration prior to scheduling the ordinance for public hearing with
the Planning and Zoning Commission, likely to be scheduled on February 18, 2016.
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ORDINANCE
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; AMENDING 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
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 __________________, 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 ____________________, 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 _______________.
5. On ____________________, 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 _____________________.
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.
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:
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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.
ATTRACTION BOARD: A sign upon which characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or
rearranged manually on a periodic basis, without altering the face of the sign, to advertise
special sales or other special events.
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 characters, letters, illustrations, or ornamentations
applied to cloth, paper, balloons, or fabric of any kind 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 foundation of such signs shall consist only of cloth, paper,
balloons, or fabric Banner signs do not include flags.
BASE FLOOD through C.F.R. remain unchanged.
CHANGEABLE-MESSAGE SIGN: Any 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
displays, 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.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SIGN: A temporary sign identifying an active construction project.
CONTIGUOUS MEANS through DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (DBH) remain unchanged.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN: A sign, which is intended designed only to provide directions for to promote
safe vehicular and or pedestrian traffic into, out of, or within a site. Other than a business
logo, such signs shall contain no wording which does not provide directions.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN, PUBLIC: A directional sign erected by a governmental agency to promote
public safety, such as signs 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.
DISPOSAL MANIFEST through FEMA remain unchanged.
FLAG: Any sign, color, or graphic design applied to cloth, plastic, canvas, or other like material,
attached to a pole, 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 are manufactured and placed for the purpose of
attracting attention designed so as to move in the wind.
PERMANENTLY ATTACHED through POLE SIGN remain unchanged.
POLITICAL SIGN: A temporary sign advertising a candidate for public office, a political party, or
a measure or issue scheduled for an election or referendum.
PORTABLE SIGN through PRIMARY DUNE remain unchanged.
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PROJECT MARKETING SIGN: A temporary sign indicating that real property which is located
within the common development site on which such sign is placed is available for sale, rent or
lease.
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.
REAL ESTATE SIGN: A temporary sign indicating that the lot on which the sign is located, or any
building or structure located thereon, is for sale, rent or lease. This definition shall not include
Rooming House signs.
RECORD DRAWING through SIDEWALK OR SANDWICH SIGN remain unchanged.
SIGN: Any exterior device, structure, fixture, painting, emblem, or other visual medium, that uses
words, graphics, colors, illumination, symbols, letters, colors, or numbers for expression or
communication identification, description, illustration, or device that directs attention to a
product, service, place, activity, person, establishment, institution, idea, organization, or business,
or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant, placard, or temporary sign designed to advertise. The
term "sign" shall not include any noncommercial message displayed in the window, and entirely
within the window area, of any lawfully existing building. Signs 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 written copy, logos, or symbol the
sign faces . 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 written advertising
copy expressive 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 for advertising purposes to convey a message or
idea.
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 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 public right-
of-way or other public property, or on private property without the permission of the owner and whose
advertising matter appearing thereon is not applicable to the premises upon which said sign is located.
SOLAR ACCESS through SOLAR GENERATION STATION remain unchanged.
SPECIAL EVENT SIGN: A sign that calls attention to a civic event or meeting, or other similar activity of a
temporary nature.
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA through TEMPORARY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE remain unchanged.
TEMPORARY SIGN: A sign that does not meet the construction standards of the Southern Building Code
and that, advertises for a limited period of time, conveys any message relating to a special event or other
occurrence of limited duration, such as political candidates, parties, or issues an election; a building
under construction; real estate for sale, rent, or lease; or a business grand openings; or other special
events.
TEMPORARY USE through TINTED GLASS remain unchanged.
TRAILER SIGN: An movable advertising structure mounted on skids, wheel, or wheels and constructed for
the sole purpose of advertising, 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 purpose of advertising. For the purposes of
this Code, this definition shall only be applicable when said vehicle or trailer is temporarily or permanently
located on a parcel for the primary purpose of conveying a commercial message and not otherwise
incidental to the vehicle’s primary purpose 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 structure or to the surface of a window. A wall mural may include advertising
or other commercial slogans or statements communicative wording or characters to the extent that the
advertising or commercial slogan the mural does not violate the wall sign requirements of the zoning
district in which the mural is located.
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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-Throughs—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.
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
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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
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).
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.
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• Roofs with less than a 3/12 pitch (unless full parapet coverage is used).
• 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
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19. Sculpture
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 on-premise signs, 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). Corporate logo and sign lettering with color variation is permitted 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 Uuse of a minimum nine (9) inches and a maximum twenty-
four-inch letter height for all signs. 3. Locate sign perpendicular to the street.
3. Identify the business name/logo and type of business on tenant signs. Corporate logo
and color are permitted on sign.
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.
7. Use a pictographic symbol, if possible (e.g., a key on a locksmith’s sign).
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. Note
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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.
3. identify only the business name/logo and type of business on façade signs.
4. use a pictographic symbol if possible (e.g., a key on a locksmith’s sign).
5. Lettering shall not take up more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the sign face.
6.3. Keep signs below top of roof and within fifteen (15) feet above the ground floor.
C. Miscellaneous Signs.
1. Rear Building Wall Signs: Buildings with rear parking may have identification 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. Instructional Directional Signs: No sign shall be more than two (2) square feet in area.
Design sign to be consistent with other site and building signs (color/material).
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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 Uuse 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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D. 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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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, and further intends that,
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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
Number
Maximum
Size
Maximum
Height Other Standards
Nameplates 1 per dwelling unit 3 s.f. n/a non-illuminated
Ground or
Wall Signs
1 double-faced ground or 2
single-faced wall or ground
signs per entrance to
residential development,
farm, or ranch.
32 s.f. 10 feet
•non-illuminated, externally
illuminated, or illuminated by a
light source which is placed
between a background and
opaque lettering, artwork, or
logos or backlit
•Reduce maximum sign area
by 50% if entrances are located
less than 300 ft. of one
another.
Directional
Signs
One per lawful driveway,
otherwise as necessary for
safety
6 s.f. n/a non-illuminated, externally
illuminated, or backlit
Billboards n/a 378 s.f.
•50 feet above
crown of road
or finished
grade.
•Only permitted along I-95 and
the Florida Turnpike.
•1,500 feet apart on same side
of road.
•200 foot minimum separation
from residential zones.
•See Section 9.02.02 for
general billboard provisions.
Public Utility
Signs n/a n/a n/a n/a
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.
Such signs shall only be non-illuminated, externally illuminated, or shall be backlit, meaning
illuminated by a light source which is placed between a background and opaque lettering
artwork, or logos 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.
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. Non-illuminated dDirectional 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 I-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 of 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.
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).
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1 double-faced ground or 2
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residential development,
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illuminated, or illuminated by a
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farm, or ranch. opaque lettering artwork or logos
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Directional
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One per lawful driveway,
otherwise as necessary for
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6 s.f. n/a Non-illuminated, externally
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Public Utility
Signs n/a n/a 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. Non-illuminated dDirectional 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.
Such signs shall only be non-illuminated, externally illuminated, backlit, meaning
illuminated by a light source which is placed between a background and opaque lettering
artwork, or logos behind, and shines through, the sign or shall be 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).
4. 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 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
Number
Maximum
Size
Maximum
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Nameplates 1 per dwelling unit.
Multi-
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Single-
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s.f.
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farm, or ranch.
32 s.f. 10 feet
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•Reduce maximum sign area by
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Directional
Signs
One per lawful driveway,
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safety.
6 s.f. n/a None-illuminated, externally
illuminated, or backlit.
Public Utility
Signs n/a n/a n/a n/a
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.
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Such signs shall only be non-illuminated, externally illuminated, backlit, meaning
illuminated by a light source which is placed between a background and opaque lettering
artwork, or logos behind, and shines through, the sign or shall be 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).
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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 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 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
Number Maximum Size Maximum
Height Other Standards
Nameplates 1 per occupant. 3 s.f. n/a None
Ground Signs
1 per establishment
or group of
establishments
having at least 50
linear feet of
frontage.
1 s.f. for every 2
linear feet of
frontage - 100 s.f.
maximum.
10 feet for
RES, MXD, or
AG Future
Land Uses.
Non-illuminated, externally
illuminated, or illuminated
by a light source which is
placed between a
background and opaque
lettering artwork or logos
backlit for RES, MXD, or AG
Future Land Uses.
20 feet for
all other
Future Land
None - all other Future
Land Uses.
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Uses.
Wall, Projecting,
and/or Canopy
Signs (Attached
Canopies Only)
n/a
Total Sign Area:
10% of wall face
area fronting on
main street for
RES, MXD, or AG
Future Land Uses.
n/a
Non-illuminated, externally
illuminated, or illuminated
by a light source which is
placed between a
background and opaque
lettering, artwork, or logos
backlit for RES, MXD, or AG
Future Land Uses.
Total Sign Area:
20% of wall face
area fronting on
main street for all
other Future Land
Uses.
None - all other Future
Land Uses.
Directional
Signs
One per lawful
driveway, otherwise
as necessary for
safety.
6 s.f. n/a
None-illuminated,
externally illuminated, or
backlit.
Public Utility
Signs n/a n/a n/a n/a
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:
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 shall be illuminated by a light
source which is placed between a background and opaque lettering artwork or logos
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.
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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 opaque lettering, artwork, or logos 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 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 Director of Planning
and Development Services or his/her designee.
E. Commercial, Neighborhood (CN); Institutional (I); 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
Number Maximum Size Maximum
Height
Other
Standards
Wall, Projecting,
and/or Canopy
Signs (Attached
Canopies Only)
n/a
Total Sign Area:
10% of wall face area
fronting on the main
street for RES, MXD,
or AG Future Land
Uses. n/a None
Total Sign Area:
20% of wall face area
fronting on the main
street - all other
Future Land Uses.
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Canopy Signs
4 per face of free-
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structures.
Total Sign Area:
10% of total canopy
face area - 23 s.f.
maximum per canopy
face - RES, MXD, or AG
Future Land Uses.
n/a None
Total Sign Area:
20% of total canopy
face area - 45 s.f.
maximum per canopy
face - all other Future
Land Uses.
Ground Signs
1 per establishment or
group of establishments
having at least 50 linear
feet of frontage.
1 s.f. for every 2 linear
feet of frontage - 100
s.f. maximum.
10 feet for
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AG Future
Land Uses. None
20 feet for all
other Future
Land Uses.
Pedestrian Signs 1 per establishment. 6 s.f. n/a None
Rear Entrance
Wall Sign 1 per establishment. 6 s.f. n/a None
Directional Sign
One per lawful
driveway, otherwise as
necessary for safety.
6 s.f. n/a
Non-illuminated,
externally
illuminated, or
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:
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,
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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.
6. Non-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 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 Director of Planning
and Development Services or his/her designee.
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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).
Type of Sign Maximum
Number Maximum Size Maximum
Height Other Standards
Wall,
Projecting,
and/or Canopy
Signs
(Attached
Canopies Only)
4 per establishment.
Total Sign Area:
20% of wall face area
fronting on main street.
n/a None
Canopy Signs
(Free-standing
canopies)
4 per face of free-
standing canopy.
Total Sign Area:
20% of total canopy face
area - 45 s.f. maximum
per canopy face.
n/a None
Ground Signs
1 per establishment
having at least 50
linear ft. of frontage.
For establishments
having from 50 to 150
linear ft. of frontage: 1
s.f. for every 1 linear ft.
of frontage - 150 s.f.
maximum.
30 feet.
Sign area of
individual signs
may be
aggregated, except
that no single sign
shall exceed 200
s.f.
For establishments
having over 150 ft. of
frontage: 1 s.f. for every
1½ ft. of frontage, or 150
s.f., whichever is greater
- 200 s.f. maximum.
1 additional sign for
establishments having
over 300 ft. of
frontage.
1 s.f. for every 1½ linear
ft. of frontage in excess
of first 300 ft.- 200 s.f.
maximum.
1 additional sign for
establishments having
at least 300 ft. of
frontage and outdoor
displays (LDC Section
7.10.02).
100 s.f.
Pedestrian 1 per establishment. 6 s.f. n/a None
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Signs
Rear Entrance
Wall Sign 1 per establishment. 6 s.f. n/a None
Directional
Sign
One per lawful
driveway, otherwise as
necessary for safety.
6 s.f. n/a None
Billboards n/a 378 s.f.
•35 ft. above
crown of
road.
•50 ft. above
crown of
road along I-
95 and Fla.
Tnpk.
•Only permitted
along I-95, the
Florida Turnpike
and those
roadways
identified in
Section 9.02.02(A).
•1,500 foot apart
on same side of
road.
•200 foot min.
separation from
residential zones
or use areas.
•See Section
9.02.02(A) for
additional
standards.
Public Utility
Signs n/a n/a n/a n/a
1. Billboards shall only be permitted on properties which are physically contiguous to I-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.
2. 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.
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3. 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 (1½) 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 (1½) 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.
9. 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 Southern 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.
5.7. 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 Signs 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 Sshall 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 Sshall not exceed the following maximum sign areas in square
feet by zoning district and parcel size:
Zoning District
Parcel Size
< 1 ACRE >1
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.
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. 16 s.f.
CN 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 removed within ten (10) days after the real estate transaction is completed
B. Construction Project Signs Non-commercial Temporary Signs. Non-commercial temporary signs
are temporary signs that do not fall within the definition of commercial temporary signs
1. Commercial temporary signs Sshall not exceed the following maximum sign areas by Zoning
District:
Zoning District Max. Sign Size
AG-1 AGRICULTURAL - 1 64 s.f.
AG-2.5 AGRICULTURAL - 2.5 64 s.f.
AG-5 AGRICULTURAL - 5 64 s.f.
R/C RESIDENTIAL/CONSERVATION 12 s.f.
AR-1 AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL - 1 12 s.f.
RE-1 RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 1 12 s.f.
RE-2 RESIDENTIAL, ESTATE - 2 12 s.f.
RS-2 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 2 12 s.f.
RS-3 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 3 12 s.f.
RS-4 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 12 s.f.
RMH-5 RESIDENTIAL, MOBILE HOME - 5 32 s.f.
RM-5 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 5 32 s.f.
RM-7 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 7 32 s.f.
RM-9 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 9 32 s.f.
RM-11 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 11 32 s.f.
RM-15 RESIDENTIAL, MULTIPLE FAMILY - 15 32 s.f.
CN COMMERCIAL, NEIGHBORHOOD 32 s.f.
CO COMMERCIAL, OFFICE 32 s.f.
CG COMMERCIAL, GENERAL 64 s.f.
IL INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT 64 s.f.
IH INDUSTRIAL, HEAVY 64 s.f.
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IX INDUSTRIAL, EXTRACTION 64 s.f.
U UTILITIES 64 s.f.
I INSTITUTIONAL 32 s.f.
RF RELIGIOUS FACILITIES 12 s.f.
RVP RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK 32 s.f.
HIRD HUTCHINSON ISLAND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 12 s.f.
PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 32 s.f.
PNRD PLANNED NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 32 s.f.
PMUD PLANNED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT 32 s.f.
2. May contain the name of the project, the contractor, the subcontractor, the architect, the
developer, the supplier, and/or the financial institution, and a description of the project,
and other information relating to the construction project. 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.
3. Shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
4. Shall be adequately constructed and securely anchored in accordance with the Standard
Building Code.
C. Temporary Special Event Promotional Flags, Banners, and Pennants Requiring a Permit.
Flags which are not exempt from permitting under Section 9.04.00, banners, and/or pennants
promoting a special 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
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applicant, or a single business 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] it 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 permits shall be removed by
the permittee upon the expiration of the permit.
D. PROJECT MARKETING SIGNS 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.
1. Project Marketing signs shall be permitted only for projects approved as a Major Site Plan,
Minor Site Plan, Planned Unit Development, Planned Non-Residential Development, or
Planned Mixed-Use Development, as defined in Section 11.02.02 of the Land
Development Code.
2. No Project Marketing sign may be permitted prior to the issuance of a Building Permit for
the project to which the sign applies. Erection of a Project Marketing sign shall require
a permit which shall be issued by the Public Works Director using and subject to the
procedures set forth in Section 9.04.01.
3. Sign Permits for such signs shall expire and the signs shall be removed upon determination
by the Public Works Director or his/her designee that eighty (80%) percent or more of the
primary structures within the development have been completed or sold. The permit
shall otherwise automatically expire upon the expiration of the associated Major Site
Plan, Minor Site Plan, Planned Unit Development, Planned Non-Residential Development,
or Mixed Use Development.
4. Project Marketing signs shall be limited to one (1) sign for every five (5) acres or fraction
thereof. A maximum of three (3) signs per Major Site Plan, Minor Site Plan, Planned Unit
Development, Planned Non-Residential Development, or Mixed Use Development shall
be permissible along any single road frontage. No project marketing sign shall be located
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within three hundred (300) feet of another project marketing sign along the same
roadway frontage.
5. Individual Project Marketing signs shall not exceed a total sign area of thirty-two (32)
square feet per every five (5) acres or fraction thereof. The maximum amount of sign area
permitted on any one property under the provisions of this Section, is three hundred
seventy eight (378) square feet.
5. Individual Project Marketing Signs shall not be illuminated.
E. POLITICAL SIGNS
1. No temporary political sign may exceed the size permissible for a construction project
sign under subsection B of this Section, in the particular zoning district in which it is
posted.
2. Temporary political signs shall be removed within ten (10) days following the election or
referendum to which they refer, unless such sign continues to be pertinent to a
subsequent election or referendum for which a candidate or issue will appear on the
balot.
F. RESIDENTIAL TEMPORARY SIGNS: Temporary signs that display a noncommercial message may be
erected in the yards of any property located in any agricultural or residential zoning district,
subject to the maximum size limitations for construction project signs as set forth in paragraph B
of this section. Such signs may not display any commercial message. Not more than three
such signs may be displayed at any one time on a single parcel.
G. 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, be placed in the parking, county right-of-way or
drainage swale and shall be placed jnot 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 and during hazardous weather when high winds are forecasted. A
permit for a temporary sidewalk sign is not required.
(Ord. No. 2013-39, § A, 12-17-13)
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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.
3. Shall be adequately constructed and securely anchored in accordance with the Standard
Building Code.
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B. Mansard and Marquee Signs.
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.
3. Shall not extend more than twenty-four (24) inches above the roof or parapet of a building,
whichever is greater.
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4. Shall be adequately constructed and securely anchored in accordance with the Standard 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 I-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 Standard 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 I-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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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
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 C/L county line to Martin C/L county line
2.) I-95 Indian River C/L county line to Martin C/L county line
3.) US #1 Indian River C/L county line to Martin C/L county line
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except as may be further restricted in Section 9.01.01, of this Code.
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 I-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.
I. Shall comply with Section 9.02.01(D) where the billboard is also a ground sign.
J. 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:
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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;
2. Bus bench signs; and
3. One sign per parcel in Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Commercial Office (CO),
Institutional (I), 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 displaying time, temperature, community service, direct business copy, or
other information, provided that the message sign does not exceed more than one (1) line of
display copy that the message display area for any such sign does not exceed an overall area of
thirty (30) square feet (Three (3) feet × 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 not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the particular sign area of the
particular ground sign for the property or project site.
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.
O. Flags which are not exempt from permitting under Section 9.04.00, banners, and pennants,
except for temporary special event promotional 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
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Planning and Development Services Director or his/her designee may require to determine whether
the proposed sign meets the requirements of this Chapter.
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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I. 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.
J. 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.
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PART B: CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
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 XXX
Vice Chairman Chris Dzadovsky XXX Commissioner Tod Mowery XXX Commissioner Paula Lewis XXX Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson XXX
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
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word Aordinance@ may be changed to Asection@, Aarticle@, or such other appropriate word or phrase in
order to accomplish such intentions; provided, however, that Sections B through H shall not be codified.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida, on this ___________ day of _______________________, ________.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
____________________ BY :______________________________
Deputy Clerk Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS
BY: ______________________________
County Attorney
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SCH 2016-PZ
P&Z MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED TO BE HELD AT 6:00PM ON THE 3rd THURDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Thursday, December 15, 2016
DUE TO BOCC BUDGET HEARINGS THE SEPTEMBER MEETING DATE IS TBD
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Thursday, August 18, 2016
SEPTEMBER MEETING DATE TBD
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Thursday, November 17, 2016
BE SURE TO WATCH FOR CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGING DATES AND/OR TIMES
Meeting Dates are Subject to Change, Especially During Holidays
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Thursday, March 17, 2016
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