Ordinance 2009-43
ORDINANCE NO. 09- 4:1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 04-41, AS AMENDED,
THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
WHICH INCLUDES THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND
REGULATIONS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY PROVIDING FOR:
SECTION ONE, RECITALS; SECTION TWO, FINDINGS OF
FACT; SECTION THREE, ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS
TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, MORE
SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: CHAPTER
1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING SEC. 1.08.02
DEFINITIONS FOR SIGNS; CHAPTER 2 - ZONING
DISTRICTS AND USES, INCLUDING SEC. 2.03.06
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, SEC. 2.03.07
OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS; CHAPTER 4 - SITE
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, INCLUDING
SEC. 4.02.26 GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT (GGPPOCO)-
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES ABUTTING
GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY EAST OF SANTA BARBARA
BOULEVARD AS REFERENCED IN THE GOLDEN GATE
PARKWAY PROFESSIONAL OFFICE COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT MAP (MAP 2) OF THE GOLDEN GATE AREA
MASTER PLAN, SEC. 4.02.37 DESIGN STANDARDS FOR
DEVELOPMENT IN THE GOLDEN GATE DOWNTOWN
CENTER COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT (GGDCCO),
SEC. 4.02.38 SPECIFIC DESIGN CRITERIA FOR MIXED
USE DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN C-1 THROUGH C-3 ZONING
DISTRICTS, SEC. 4.06.05 GENERAL LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS, SEC. 4.07.04 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR MIXED USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
CONTAINING A COMMERCIAL COMPONENT, SEC. 4.08.07
SRA DESIGNATION; CHAPTER 5 - SUPPLEMENTAL
STANDARDS, INCLUDING SEC. 5.04.04 MODEL HOMES
AND MODEL SALES CENTERS, SEC. 5.04.05
TEMPORARY EVENTS, SEC. 5.05.05 AUTOMOBILE
SERVICE STATIONS, SEC. 5.05.08 ARCHITECTURAL AND
SITE DESIGN STANDARDS, SEC. 5.06.00 SIGNS, SEC.
5.06.01 GENERALLY, SEC. 5.06.02 PERMITTED SIGNS,
SEC. 5.06.03 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SIGNS,
SEC. 5.06.04 SIGN STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC
SITUATIONS, SEC. 5.06.05 SIGNS EXEMPT FROM THESE
REGULATIONS, SEC. 5.06.06 PROHIBITED SIGNS, SEC.
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5.06.07 ENFORCEMENT; ADDING SEC. 5.06.08 SIGN
VARIANCES; ADDING SEC. 5.06.09 NONCONFORMING
SIGNS; ADDING SEC. 5.06.1 0 REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED
AND ABANDONED SIGNS, ADDING SEC. 5.06.11 PERMIT
APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS; CHAPTER 9
VARIATIONS FROM CODE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING
SEC. 9.03.03 TYPES OF NONCONFORMITIES, SEC.
9.04.02 TYPES OF VARIANCES AUTHORIZED; CHAPTER
10 APPLICATION, REVIEW, AND DECISION-MAKING
PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SEC. 10.02.03 SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS, SEC.
1 0.02.06 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITS;
SECTION FOUR, CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
SECTION FIVE, PUBLICATION AS THE COLLIER COUNTY
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AND SECTION SIX,
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Recitals
WHEREAS, on October 30, 1991, the Collier County Board of
County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 91-102, the Collier
County Land Development Code (hereinafter LDC), which was
subsequently amended; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
(Board) on June 22, 2004, adopted Ordinance No. 04-41, which
repealed and superseded Ordinance No. 91-102, as amended, the
Collier County Land Development Code, which had an effective date of
October 18, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the LDC may not be amended more than two times
in each calendar year unless additional amendment cycles are
approved by the Collier County Board of Commissioners pursuant to
Section 10.02.09 A. of the LDC; and
WHEREAS, this is the 2008 Special Cycle amendment 2(a) to
the LDC; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 1997, the Board adopted Resolution
97-177 establishing local requirements and procedures for amending
the LDC; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of Resolution 97-177 have been
met; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, in a manner
prescribed by law, did hold an advertised public hearings on June 2,
2009 and did take action concerning these amendments to the LDC;
and
WHEREAS, the subject amendments to the LDC are hereby
determined by this Board to be consistent with and to implement the
Collier County Growth Management Plan as required by Subsections
163.3194 (1) and 163.3202 (1), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is adopted in compliance with and
pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land
Development Regulation Act (F.S. ~ 163.3161 et seq.), and F.S. ~
125.01 (1 )(t) and (1 )(w); and
WHEREAS; this Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the
constitutional and home rule powers of Fla. Const. Art. VIII, ~ 1 (g); and
WHEREAS, all applicable substantive and procedural
requirements of the law have otherwise been met.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE:
RECITALS
The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and incorporated by
reference herein as if fully set forth.
SECTION TWO:
FINDINGS OF FACT
The Board of Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, hereby
makes the following findings of fact:
1. Collier County, pursuant to Sec. 163.3161, et seq., Fla.
Stat., the Florida Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land
Development Regulations Act (herein after the "Act"), is required to
prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan.
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2. After adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, the Act and in
particular Section 163.3202(1). Fla. Stat., mandates that Collier County
adopt land development regulations that are consistent with and
implement the adopted comprehensive plan.
3. Section 163.3201, Fla. Stat., provides that it is the intent
of the Act that the adoption and enforcement by Collier County of land
development regulations for the total unincorporated area shall be
based on, be related to, and be a means of implementation for, the
adopted comprehensive plan.
4. Section 163.3194(1)(b), Fla. Stat., requires that all land
development regulations enacted or amended by Collier County be
consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, or element or portion
thereof, and any land regulations existing at the time of adoption which
are not consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, or element or
portion thereof, shall be amended so as to be consistent.
5. Section 163.3202(3), Fla. Stat., states that the Act shall
be construed to encourage the use of innovative land development
regulations.
6. On January 10, 1989, Collier County adopted the Collier
County Growth Management Plan (hereinafter the "Growth
Management Plan" or "GMP") as its comprehensive plan pursuant to
the requirements of Sec. 163.3161 et seq., Fla. Stat., and Rule 9J-5
F.A.C.
7. Section 163.3194(1)(a), Fla. Stat., mandates that after a
comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof, has been adopted in
conformity with the Act, all development undertaken by, and all actions
taken in regard to development orders by, governmental agencies in
regard to land covered by such comprehensive plan, or element or
portion thereof shall be consistent with such comprehensive plan or
element or portion thereof.
8. Pursuant to Sec. 163.3194(3)(a), Fla. Stat., a
development order or land development regulation shall be consistent
with the comprehensive plan if the land uses, densities or intensities in
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the comprehensive plan and if it meets all other criteria enumerated by
the local government.
9. Section 163.3194(3)(b), Fla. Stat., requires that a
development approved or undertaken by a local government shall be
consistent with the comprehensive plan if the land uses, densities or
intensities, capacity or size, timing, and other aspects of development
are compatible with, and further the objectives, policies, land uses,
densities, or intensities in the comprehensive plan and if it meets all
other criteria enumerated by the local government.
10. On October 30, 1991, Collier County adopted the Collier
County Land Development Code, which became effective on November
13, 1991 and may be amended twice annually. The Land Development
Code adopted in Ordinance 91-102 was recodified and superseded by
Ordinance 04-41.
11. Collier County finds that the Land Development Code is
intended and necessary to preserve and enhance the present
advantages that exist in Collier County; to encourage the most
appropriate use of land, water and resources consistent with the public
interest; to overcome present handicaps; and to deal effectively with
future problems that may result from the use and development of land
within the total unincorporated area of Collier County and it is intended
that this Land Development Code preserve, promote, protect and
improve the public health, safety, comfort, good order, appearance,
convenience and general welfare of Collier County; to prevent the
overcrowding of land and avoid the undue concentration of population;
to facilitate the adequate and efficient provision of transportation,
water, sewerage, schools, parks, recreational facilities, housing and
other requirements and services; to conserve, develop, utilize and
protect natural resources within the jurisdiction of Collier County; to
protect human, environmental, social and economic resources; and to
maintain through orderly growth and development, the character and
stability of present and future land uses and development in Collier
County.
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12. It is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County to implement the Land Development Code in accordance
with the provisions of the Collier County Comprehensive Plan, Chapter
125, Fla. Stat., and Chapter 163, Fla. Stat., and through these
amendments to the Code.
SECTION THREE: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE
SUBSECTION 3.A. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 1.08.02 DEFINITIONS
Section 1.08.02 Definitions, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land
Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1.08.02 Definitions
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Sign: Any structure, dovice, vehiclo, advortisoment, advertising dO'/ice or visu:lI
ropresontation intended to advertise, identify, or communiC3te inform3tion to 3ttract tho
3ttention of tho public for any purpose 3nd 'Nithout prejudice to tho gener31ity of tho
foregoing, 3nd includos any symbols, lettors, figuros, illustrations, or forms p3intod or
othorwise 3ffixod to 3ttr3ct tho attontion of the public for 3ny purpose 3nd also 3ny
structuro or de'.(ico the primary purposo of which is to border, iIIumin3te, 3nimate or
projoct a visu31 representation. HO'.ve'lor, this dofinition does not include offici:J1 notices
issued by any court or public offico, or officor in the perform3nco of a public or offici31
duty, and tr3ffic control signs. For tho purposo of remo'.'al, signs 31so includo all sign
structures.
Sign, ::1eandonod: Any sign or sign structuro oxpressly inst311ed for the purpose of
affixing 3 sign 'Nhich be3rs no sign or copy for 90 consecutivo days or more; or for a
period of 90 consecutive d3YS or more, displays inform3tion which incorrectly identifios
the business, owner, lossor, or principal 3cti'.'ity conductod on tho site; or which through
lack of m3inten3nce, becomes iIIogible or ne3rly so; or is in a st3te of disrepair. Signs
displaying 3n "3'.'ail3blo for 103se" or simil3r moss3ge or p3rti311y oblitor3ted bcos which
do not identify a p3rticular product, servico, or f3cility, shall be deemod 3b3ndoned. (See
section 5.06.00.)
Sign, ::1ctiwlwd: I\ny sign which contains or usos for iIIumin3tion 3ny light, lighting
device, or light which chango color, fl3Sh, or altern3te; or ch3nge 3ppO;)F3nCe of said
sign or 3ny P;)rt thereof 3utom3tic311y; 3ny sign which cont3im: moving P;)rts 3S part of its
norm;)1 oper3tion, such 3S rot3ting signs, shall be considored 3n activ3ted sign. (Soo
section 5.06.00.)
Sign, ::1d'/Omsfng: 1\ sign dirocting attontion to 3 businoss, commodity, sorvice, or
entertainment conductod, sold or offered, eithor on premises or off premises. (Soo
soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, 3!tor3tfons: I\ny subst3nti31 improvoment to 3 sign, but sh311 not includo
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routino m3inten3nce, p3inting or ch3nge of copy of 3n oxisting sign. (See soction
5.06.00.)
Sign, animated: Any sign which included 3ction, motion, or tho optic:ll illusion of
3ction or motion, or color changos of 311 or 3ny p3rt of tho sign bcing, roquiring olectric:ll
energy, or set in motion by movement of tho atmosphere. (Seo section 5.06.00.)
Sign, ama: The 3rea of 3 sign is the entire are3 within tho periphory of 3 rogul3r
goometric form or combin3tion of regul3r geometric forms comprising 311 of the display
3re3 of the sign 3nd including 311 the olements of the mattor displayed. The sign 3re3
Sh311 includo the 3ggregato sign ar03 upon which the copy is pbced 3nd 311 p3rts of tho
sign structure that be3r advertising m3ttor or are constructed in such a m3nner 3S to
dr3~"" attontion to the m3tter 3dvertised. Signs consisting of det3ched lotters sh311 also bo
m03sured 3S dofinod 3bovo. (See soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, avming (ak::J GDnopy sign or marql:Jee sign): A sign suspended from or
forming p3rt of a shelter supported p3rti311y or entirely for the exterior 'N311 of :3 building or
structure. (Seo soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, banner: .^'. tempor3ry sign such 3S used to 3nnounce opon houses, gr3nd
oponings or speci313nnouncements. (Soo section 5.06.00.)
Sign, billboard: Any sign structure 3d~/ortising 3n est3blishment, merch3ndise,
sorvico, or entert3inment, which is not sold, produced, manuf3ctured, or furnishod at the
property on v:hich the sign is 10c:lted. (Soo soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, bl:Jlk pormit: A permit issued for any number of politic31 signs. (Soo section
5.06.00.)
SJgn, bl:J!.'atin eOD."d: 1\ b03rd for posting noticos such as those found at a school,
church or other civic org:3niz3tion. (See soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, canopy: (Soo Awning, sign.)
Sign, changoab.'e copy: Any porm::mently onfr3mod sign illumin3tod or not which
is princip311y devoted to 3nd dosignod for ch3ng03blo text 3nd graphics, including
010ctronic311y controlled public service, timo, temper3turo, 3nd d3te signs, mossago
centors, or re3der boards. (Soo soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, const."I:Jf)tion sign: A sign erocted 3t :3 building sito th3t dispbys tho n3me of
the project and idontifios the ovmer, 3rchitect, engineer, genor31 contF3ctor, financi31
institutions and othor firms involvod 'Nith the design or construction of the project.
Sign, copy: Tho lotters, toxt, or other gr3phics which compose the mossage
displayed upon the sign surface 3re:3. (Seo soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, dimctiona!: An on premises sign gi':ing direction, instructions, or bcility
inf-orm3tion such 3S parking or entr3nce or oxit signs, 3nd which m3Y contain the namo,
logo, service or 3ctivity of an establishmont. (Seo soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, directory: An on premises sign of perm3nent ch3r3ctor indic3ting tho n3mo
of five or more independent businesses 3ssocbted with, or events conducted upon, or
products or services offered upon tho premises upon which the sign is m3intained. This
sign may bo 3 freost3nding (pole, monument or ground), 3v:ning, or '1:311 sign 3S
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otherwiso pormittod by this code. Such signs m3Y h3'.'0 ch3ng03blo copy. (Soo soction
5.06.00.)
Sign, doublo beod: ^ sign h3'.'ing two displ3Y surf3ces, displaying tho same copy
on both f(lces, v.'hich are p3rallel and b3ck to b3ck 3nd not more th:m 24 inchos ap3rt.
Double bced signs Sh311 bo measured by only one side if both sides are 3dvortising the
same business, commodity, or sorvice. (Soo section 5.06.00.)
Sign, oJoctric: Any sign cont3ining electric wiring, but not including signs
illumin3tod by oxtorior light sourcos, such 3S floodlights. (See soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, ontr::mce or g3to (::11/(/3 subdi'.'ision sign): Any community entry sign which
is designed to identify 3 subdivision or neighborhood, including but not limited to
industri31 3nd commorcial p3rks, multifamily projects, 3nd single f3mily rosidential
devolopment. (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign face: The 3re3, display surf3co, or p3rt of 3 sign on '....hich tho copy of
mess3go is placed. (See soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, fl3shing: A fl3shing sign is 3n 3ctivated sign on which 3ny electric lighting
by 3ny do'/ico is either 31tornated on 3nd off or raised 3nd lowored in brightness or
intensity. (Soo section 5.06.00.)
Sign, ff()()standing: (Soo Pole sign.) (See soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, ground (ak3 montJmont sign): .'\ sign, eight (8) ft, in hoight or lowor which is
independent of support from 3ny building, th3t is mounted on froost3nding polos or other
supports, and shall includo 3 pole cover th3t is botween fifty (50) percent 3nd one
hundred (100) percent of tho over311 sign width.
Sign, holiday docoF::1tion: An orn3te embollishment placed specifiC3l1y for the
purpose of colobrating 3 spocific holid3Y, holiday ovont or holid3Y S03son.
Sign, idontification: ^ sign '.vhich cont:Jins no 3d'/ortising but is limitod to tho
n3me, 3ddross, and numbor of a building, institution, or person and tho 3ctivity C3rriod
on in tho building, institution, or the occup3tion of the porson. (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, iHuminatod: An iIIumin3tod sign is one which either: (3) provides 3rtificial
light through oxposed bulbs, I3mps, or luminous tubes on the sign surf3ce; (b) omits light
through transporont or tr3nslucent m3torial from 3 sourco \'.'ithin tho sign; or (c) reflocts
light from 3 source intentionally directod upon it. (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, inflatablo: Any objoct m3de of pl3stic, vinyl, or other simil3r m3tori31 th3t,
whon infl3tod 'Nith gas or 3ir, ropresents, 3dvortises, or otherwiso dr3ws 3ttontion to 3
product, servico, or 3ctivity. (See soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, m::msard: ,^.ny sign 'Nhich is 3ttached to 3 m3ns3rd stylo roof with the f3ce
p3r31101 to the structure to which it is 3tt3ched 3nd which does not projoct moro than 18
inches from such structure, or 3bo'/0 tho rooflino. M3ns3rd signs sh311 be considored
')1311 signs. (Soo soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, m::Jrquoo: (Soo /\wfJing sign.) (Soo section 5.06.00.)
Sign, monumont: 1\ dot3chod sign typic311y cont3ining design olemonts such 35 3
b3so column, bordors, toppors or C3pS, and 3 sign c3binot occupying at 103st two thirds
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of the total sign area. (Soo g:nund sign) (See section 5.06.00)
Sign, nonconforming: Any sign or advertising structure I3wfully in existence within
Collier County on Nov. 8, 1991 which by its height, area, location, use or structural
support does not conform to the requirements of this Code. This definition shall not bo
construed to include signs specifi~lIy prohibited by this Code. (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, off promisos: (See Bil!boClrd.) (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, on promises: ^ sign cont3ining copy relating only to the principal legally
licensed business, project, service or activity conducted or sold on the same premises
as that on which the sign is lo~ted. (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, outdoor C1dvortisir:lg: (See B~/!board.) (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, Ponnant: ,^. piece of fabric or material '.vhich tapers to a point or sv:allow
tail, which is attached to a string or ':Jire, either singularly or in series.
SigFl, permClr:lent: /\ sign which is affixed to 3 building or the ground in such 3
manner as to be immobile. (8ee section 5.06.00.)
Sign, po!e: ^ sign, eight (8) or more ft, in height 'Nhich is independent of support
from any building, that is mounted on freestanding poles or other supports, and shall
include a pole co'o'er that is betv:een fifty (50) percent and one hundred (100) percent of
the overall sign '.vidth. (8ee section 5.06.00.)
Sign, poJitieCl./: .^.ny sign which states the name and/or picture of an individual
seeking election, or appointment, to a public office, or pertaining to a forthcoming public
election, or referendum pertaining to or ad'o'o~ting politi~1 views or policies. (8ee
section 5.06.00.)
Sign, portablG: Any sign which is designed to be transported, including by trailer
or on its own wheels, even though the wheels of such signs may be removed and the
remaining chassis or support constructed without wheels is con'Jerted to an /\ or T frame
sign, or attached temporarily or permanently to the ground since this characteristic is
based on the design of such sign. It is characteristic of such a portable sign that the
space provided for advertising matter consists of a changeable copy sign. (8ee section
5.06.00.)
Sign, projeeting: !\ny sign which is attached to, and which projects, more than 18
inches from the outside wall of any building or structure, excluding '1.'311, marquee, and
canopy signs. (8eo section 5.06.00.)
Sign, Project ldentificCltfor:l Sign: Shall mean a sign which provides identifi~tion
or recognition of a development only, individual tenants or outparcels are not permitted
to use this type of signage. (80e section 5.06.00.)
Sign, pub.'ic sONiee: Any sign intended to promote primarily a public purposo
including items of general interest to the community welfare. It may also refer to a sign
designed to render a public service such as, but not limited to, time and temperClture
signs. (8ee soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, roCl! OStCltO: 1\ sign which advertises the sale, loaso, rental, or dovelopment
of the property upon which it is locatod. (80e section 5.06.00.)
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Sign, residonfja/ identification: /\ sign intendod to identify a residontial subdivision
or other dovolopment. (Soo soction 5.06.00.)
Sign, revolving (:1IkIa rot3ting sign): Any sign so erected or constructod as to
periodirolly or continuously ch:mgo the direction to'l/3rd which any pl3ne cont3ining tho
displ3Y surf3ce is orionted. (Soo section 5.06.00.)
Sign, roof: Any sign erected, constructod, or maintained either on the roof, or
more th3n 18 inches 3bove the roof of any building. (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, safety: /\ sign used only for tho purpose of identifying 3nd Y/3rning of
danger, or potenti31 hazards. (Soo section 5.06.00.)
Sign, snipo: A sign made of 3ny matori31 3nd 3tt3Chod to 3 utility pole, tree, fonce
post, stake, stick, m3ilbox, or :my simil3r object. (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, spoc.ia! purpose: Directional, s3fety, 3nd other signs of 3 noncommerci31
nature. (Soo section 5.06.00.)
Sign structure: Any structure 'I:hich supports or is c3p3blo of supporting any sign.
S3id definition sh311 not include 3 building to which 3 sign is att3ched. (See soction
5.06.00.)
Sign, tor:r:1f)orary: ^ sign intended to advertise community or civic projects,
construction projects, or other speci31 events on a tempOr31)' b3Sis, for a design3tod
period of timo. (Soo section 5.06.00.)
Sign, U pic: /\ sign describing a f3rm where tho customer picks or purchases the
produce diroctly from the premisos on which they 3re grov.'n or produced. (See section
5.06.00.)
Sign, 'I shapod: T'/.'o single f3co freest3nding signs th3t 3re constructed in the
form of 3 "V" 'Nhen viewed from above, provided the intern31 ::mgle at the 3pex is not
more than gO degreos, 3nd the two IDces 3re not sep3r3tod by more than six inches at
tho 3pex and displaying the same copy on both faces. (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, I"lfJRic.'e: Any sign 3ffixed to 3 vehicle other th3n 3 license plate, or other
identifiC3tion required for 3ccess to restricted p3rking 3re3s, 3 registered logo,
tr3dem3rk, or service m3rk. (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, 1/'1(111, fascia or par~ot: ^ sign 3ffixed in 3 m3nner to 3ny exterior wall of 3
building or structure, 3nd which is par311el to 3nd projocts not more than 18 inches from
the building or structure '1.'all, :lnd which does not extend more th3n 18 inches 3bo'.'e the
roof line of the m3in building or from the point where the roof line intorsects the p3r3pot
wall on which the sign is 10C3ted, v:hichever is more rostrictivo. (See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, wind: I\ny sign or display including, but not limited to, flags, balloons,
b::mners, stre3mers, 3nd rotating devicos, fustened in such 3 m3nnor to mo'.'e upon
being subjoct to pressure by wind or breoze, but sh311 not includo official f13gS, emblems,
insignb, or pennants of any religious, eduC3tion3l, n3tional, st3to, or politic31 subdivision.
(See section 5.06.00.)
Sign, V'RndoV/: A windO\\' sign which is p3intod on, 3tt3chod to, or visible through
3 window, oxcluding displ3ys of morchandise, 3nd sh311 not oxceed 25 percent of tho
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total window area in the same vertical plane at the same floor level on the side of the
building or unit upon which the signs are displayed. (See section 5.06.00.)
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8. Sian Types & Definitions shall be as provided for in section 5.06.00 the
Collier County Siqn Code.
8. Sign Typos ::mGl Definitions.
a. Definitions.
i. Sandv:ich b03rds: I'. portable sign comprised of 2 sign
panels hinged together at the top.
ii. Hag B3fmors: Fabric panels hanging from or stretched
between brackets projecting from light poles.
b. Permitted Sign Types.
i. All signs shall be in compliance '1:ith Section 5.06.00 of the
Code, except as follows:
ii. Awning Signs: In addition to any other sign allowed by this
Code. The front ':ertic31 drip of an awning may be stenciled
with letter or graphics. ^ 10 percent cle::lr are::l border is
required on all -1 sides of the front vertical drip.
Hi. Project EntF3nGo Signs. Two ground or w::l1I signs shall be
allowed at the m::lin entrance to the development with 3
m3ximum height of 6 foet subject to the following
requirements.
a) The signs Sh311 cont3in only the name of the
development, the insigni3 or motto of the
de':elopment 3nd shall not contain promotional or
s31es material.
b) The signs shall be limited to 60 square feet of sign
3rea e3ch 3nd sh::lll not exceed the height or length
of the W::l1I upon which it is loc3ted.
c) The ground or wall sign shall m::lintain a ten foot
setback f-rom any property line unless placed
on a wall subject to the restrictions set forth in
the Section 5.06.09 of the Code.
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c. Residenti31 3nd Neighborhood Amenity Signs. One ground sign
sh311 be 3110'...,ed for each residential tr3ct, parcol or 3menity with a
m3ximum height of 4 foet sub:ject to the foIlO'.&:ing requirements.
i. The sign Sh311 cont3in only the n3me of the residenti31
neighborhood 3nd tho insigni3.
ii. The ground or '1/0311 sign sh311 be limited to 30 square feet of
sign 3re3 3nd sh311 not exceed tho height of the length of
the \\'311 upon 'J.'hich is 10C3ted.
iii. Ground or w311 sign shall m3intain 3 10 foot setb3ck from
any property line unless pl3ced on a '....all subject to the
restrictions set forth in the Code.
d. S3ndwich b03rds 3re permitted on the 3bove ground floor, one
per est3blishment, not to exceed 6 square feet of sign are3 in size
and Sh311 only be displayed during business hours, (maximum 2
bces at 6 sq. feet each).
e. Flag B3nners: VertiC31 or horizontal panels of woven fabric (or
formed synthetic m3teri31) 3ttached to, 3nd projecting from light
poles '....ithin the project that 3ct to identify, through logo, lettering,
or a combin3tion thereof, the unified control of the project from
developer through and to project's .^.ssociation. The maximum
sign are3 sh311 be proportion31 to the height of the pole:
i. SixteOR foot pole 15 sq. ft. m3ximum (2 boos 3t 15
squ3re feet each)
ii. TVIfJRty foot po.'e 20 sq. ft. m3ximum (2 faces 3t 20 square
feot e3ch)
iii. Thirty foot polo 36 sq. ft. m3ximum (2 f3ces 3t 36 squ3re
foet e3ch)
f. Seasonal 3nd/or Special Events B3nners: VertiC31 or horizont31
panels th3t may be attached to design3ted fixtures 10C3ted '....ithin
the project 3t the time of sito development pl3n €:ubmission. The
number of design3ted fixtures for such p3nels sh311 be
proportion3te in number to parcels at a ratio of 1 :6, anEt are
restricteEt to application 'Nithin the commercial IOG3tions or
sections of the project.
g. Prohibited Sign Type€:.
i. Port3ble or mobile signs except sandwich b03rds.
ii. Off site signs.
iii. Projocting or Pole signs.
iv. Fluorescent colore:.
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F. Golden Gate Parkway Professional Office Commercial Overlay "GGPPOCO".
1. The provisions of the "GGPPOCO" district are intended to provide Golden
Gate City with a viable professional office commercial district. The
professional office commercial district has two (2) purposes. (1), to serve
as a bonafide entry way into Golden Gate City. (2), to provide a
community focal point and sense of place. The uses permitted within this
district are generally low intensity, office development which minimize
vehicular traffic, provide suitable landscaping, control ingress and egress,
and ensure compatibility with abutting residential districts.
2. These regulations apply to properties north and south of Golden Gate
Parkway, starting at Santa Barbara Boulevard and extending eastward to
52nd Terrace S.W. in Golden Gate City as measured perpendicularly
from the abutting right-of-way for a distance of approximately 3,600 feet
more or less and consisting of approximately 20.84 acres. These
properties are identified on Map two (2) of the Golden Gate Area Master
Plan. Except as provided in this regulation, all other use, dimensional,
and development requirements shall be as required in the underlying
zoning categories.
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3. For signage to be located along the Golden Gate Parkway, see sections
5.06.00 the Collier County Sign Code and the Golden Gate Master Plan.
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4.02.26 Golden Gate Parkway Professional Office Commercial Overlay District
(GGPPOCO)--Special Conditions for the Properties Abutting Golden Gate Parkway
East of Santa Barbara Boulevard as Referenced in the Golden Gate Parkway
Professional Office Commercial District Map (Map 2) of the Golden Gate Area
Master Plan
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H. E::lch project sh::lll be limited to 1 sign not to exceed 20 squ::lre feet ::lnd 6 foet in
height. No f10shing or mechanicol signs sh::lll be :3l1o'IJed. Signs shall be locoted
:3t :3 minimum 15 (15) foet from the right of way. 'N::l II , m::lns::lrd, conopy or
::l'Nning signs ::lre permitted under section 5.06.00. Exceptions to these sign
restrictions ore Signage permitted in this overlay shall be restricted to those signs
permitted under section 5.06.00 the Collier County SiQn Code. (signs exempt
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4.02.37 Design Standards for Development in the Golden Gate Downtown Center
Commercial Overlay District (GGDCCO)
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A. Development criteria. The following standards shall apply to all uses in this
overlay district. Where specific development criteria and standards also exist in
the Golden Gate Area Master Plan, or the Future Land Use Element of the
Growth Management Plan, these standards shall supersede any less stringent
requirement or place additional requirements on development.
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19. Siqnaae. As required. allowed. or prohibited in section 5.06.00 of the
Code, except 3S spocified bolO'lJ:
3. .^. singlo extern31 '.\'all sign m3Y be 3pplied to both the front 3nd
r03r f3C3dos of the building providod th3t it Sh311 not excood 2 feot
in vertical dimension. This wall sign(s) Sh311 not exceed 80% of tho
width of the unit(s) or the building oooupied by 3 business with 3
minimum of 10 pfJrcent c1o::lr 3ro3 on oach outer odge of the
unit(s ).
The ':1311 sign(s) sh311 consist of lottfJl"S 3pplied directly on tho
facade(s) of tho building.
,,\ '1KlII sign(s) Sh311 only be pormittod on the first floor of 3 building.
b. In liou of the extornal '11311 sign(s) permitted in p3r3gr3ph "3."
3bove, the vortical drip of ::In 3wning m3Y be stoncilod with lotters
no more than 8 inohos in height and sh311 not excefJd 1/3 of the
length of the C3nopy. Such sign sh311 bo limitod to tho first floor
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c. In addition, 3n under C3nopy or projoction sign shall bo requirod
for, ::lnd limited to, the business 10C3tod on the first floor. Such
signs shall not excoed 6 squ::lre f-oot, sh::lll not project moro th3n 1
foot from the building on which it is 3ttachod, 3nd Sh311 be
olo\'3ted to a minimum of 8 foot ::lbove any podestrian \\'ay 3nd
sh311 not excood 3 height of 12 foet.
d. Single or multiple occup3ncy p::lrcols whore thore is doublo
frontagfJ on 3 public right of way, Sh311 be 3110wod 3 signs, but
such signs shall not bo placed on one W::l II , 3nd sh311 bo limitod to
tho first floor only.
e. Signs used on tho primary bC3de sh::lll 31so bo similarly provided
on the ro3r f3c3de of tho buildings.
f. One IdentifiC::ltion sign m3Y be pro':ided fDr 3 second floor
business(s). Such sign shall only be pormitted in the roar Y3rd and
shall h3'1e 3 minimum setb3ck requirement of 10 feet. Such sign
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shall not excood 24 squaro feet in sizo and 4 foot in height. Tho
displ:1y are::l of the sign may only includo the business logo, namo,
and ::lddroGs.
Corner lots and through lots sh::lll locate such sign in the rear of
the building.
g. Extern::lI signs shall not be tr::lnslucont, but may bo extornally lit or
backlit.
h. No sign, displ::lY, merch::lndise or window tinting shall be placed on
or adjacent to any 'Nindo'l.' th::lt would intorfere with the clear and
unobstructod view of the interior of tho establishment from the
outside and, in particular, of the cash register(s) from tho street.
i. The following signs aro prohibited: f-reostanding eigns, except
identification signs, real estate signs, and construction signs;
stenciling and other ,...'indow signs, except "open" signs, which
shall be limited to 2 1/2 Gquaro feet in size.
j. Portable rostaur::lnt signs shall be permitted subject to tho
follo'Ning regul::ltions:
1. Signs shall be "A" fr::lme dosign
2. Only one sign shall be permitted per restaurant
3. The sign dimensions shall be a maximum of 24 inches
wide and 48 inches in hoight.
1. The sign shall be displ:1yod only during tho hours of
operation of the est:Jblishment.
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Use option within a C-1, C-2, or C-3 Zoning District shall comply with the
following standards and criteria.
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J. Sian Types & Definitions shall be as provided for in section 5.06.00 the Collier
County SiQn Code.
J. Sign Typos & Dofinitlons.
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1. Definitions.
a. $anflwich boards: /\ portable sign comprised of 2 sign panels
hinged together 3t the top.
b. Flag Banners: F3bric panels h::mging from or stretched bet\veen
br3ckets prqjecting from light poles.
2. Permitted Sign Types.
3. All signs shall be in compli::mce '/lith section 5.06.00 of the Code,
except as follo\'/€::
b. J\>Nning Signs: In 3ddition to 3ny other sign 3110wed by the Code.
The front vertic31 drip of 3n awning may be stenciled with letter or
gr3phics. A 10 percent cle3r 3re3 border is required on 311 '1 sides
of the front vertic31 drip.
c. Project Entrance Signs T'IIo'O greund or 'flail signs shall be
allowed 3t the m3in entF3nce to tho development with 3 maximum
height of 6 feet subject to the following requirements.
i. The signs shall cont3in only the n3me of the
develepment, the insignia or motto of the development
3nd shall not cont3in promotion31 or sales m3terial.
ii. The signs shall be limited to 60 sqLl3re feet of sign are3
e3ch and sh311 not exceod the height or length of the w311
upon which it is loc3ted.
iii. The greund or ~:all sign shall m3int3in 3 10 foot setb3ck
from 3ny property line unless pl3ced on 3 wall subject to
the restrictions set forth in the section 5.06.00 of the Codo.
d. Residentbl 3nd Neighborhood Amenity Signs One ground sign
sh311 be 3110'Ned for e3ch residential tr3ct, parcel or amenity with
a maximum height of <t feet subject te the follewing
reEfu irements.
i. The sign sh311 cont3in only the n3me of the residential
neighborhood 3nd the insignb.
ii. The ground or wall sign sh311 be limited to 30 squ3re foet
of sign 3rea 3nd sh311 not exceed the height of the length
of the '1.'-311 upon which is loc3ted.
iii. Ground or 'Nail sign sh311 m3intain 3 10 foot setb3ck from
any property line unless pl3ced on 3 '.\'311 subject to the
restrictions set forth in the Code.
e. S3ndwich b03rds 3re permitted on the 3bo'le ground floor, one
per est3blishment, not te exceed 6 squ3ro foot of sign 3re3 in size
3nd sh311 only be displ3yod during business hours, (m3ximum 2
f3C8S 3t 6 sq. feet e3ch).
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f. Fl3g Banners: Vertic::ll or horizont::ll panels of woven f::lbric or
formed synthetic m::lterial ::ltt::lched to, and projecting f-rom light
poles within the project th::lt ::lct to identify, through logo, lettering,
or a combin::ltion thereof, the unified control of the project from
developer through and to project's Associ::ltion. The m::lximum
sign ::lrea shall be proportion::ll to the height of the pole:
i. 16 foet pole 15 sq. ft. m::lximum (2 faces at 15 square foet
each),
ii. 20 foot polo 20 sq. ft. maximum (2 bces ::It 20 square f-oet
each), and
Hi. dO foot pole d6 sq. ft. maximum (2 faces ::It de squ::lre foet
each).
g. SO::lson::l1 and/or Special Events B::lnners: Vertical or horizont::ll
panels th::lt m::lY be att::lched to designated fixtures located within
the project ::It the limo of site devolopment pl::ln submission. The
number of dosignated fixtures for such panels shall be
proportionate in number to parcels at a r::ltio of 1 :6, ::lnd ::lre
restricted to application 'Nithin the commercbl locations or
sections of the project.
d. Prohibited Sign Types.
a. Port::lble or mobile signs except sandwich boards.
b. Off site signs.
c. Projecting or Pole signs.
d. Fluorescent colors.
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I. Location requirements for signage adjacent to landscape buffer.
1. Signage located within/adjacent to landscape buffer area. All trees and
shrubs located within landscape buffer shall be located so as not to
block the view of signage as shown in Figure 4.06.05 H. below, Signage
adjacent to landscape buffer. Sign locations shall be shown on the
landscape plan and 100 square feet of landscaping shall be provided as
required by section 5.06.01. Where specimen trees exist, the signage
setb3Gk 10c::ltion m::lY be ::ldministr::llively reduced per the requirements of
section 5.06.00 of this Code required pl::lntings sh::lll progress in height
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4.07.04 Special Requirements for Mixed Use Planned Unit Developments Containing a
Commercial Component
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7. Signs. The neighborhood village center shall adhere to section 5.06.00
of this LDC, the Collier County Siqn Code. . except that pole signs are
prohibited. Signs sh311 be designod so th3t their size and 10C3tion aro
pedestri3n orientod.
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J. Design Criteria. Criteria are hereby established to guide the design and
development of SRAs to include innovative planning and development strategies
as set forth in ~~ 163.3177 (11), F.S. and Chapter 9J-5.006(5)(I), F.A.C.. The
size and base density of each form of SRA shall be consistent with the
standards set forth below. The maximum base residential density as specified
herein for each form of SRA may only be exceeded through the density blending
process as set forth in density and intensity blending provision of the Immokalee
Area Master Plan or through the affordable housing density Bonus as referenced
in the density Rating System of the FLUE. The base residential density is
calculated by dividing the total number of residential units in an SRA by the
acreage therein that is entitled through Stewardship Credits. The base
residential density does not restrict net residential density of parcels within an
SRA. The location, size and density of each SRA will be determined on an
individual basis, subject to the regulations below, during the SRA designation
review and approval process.
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d. Context Zones. Context Zones are intended to guide the location
of uses and their intensity and diversity within a Town, and provide
for the establishment of the urban to rural continuum.
i. Town Core. The Town Core shall be the civic center of a
Town. It is the most dense and diverse zone, with a full
range of uses within walking distance. The Core shall be a
primary pedestrian zone with buildings positioned near the
right-of-way, wide sidewalks shall be shaded through
streetscape planting, awnings and other architectural
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elements. Parking shall be provided on street and off street
in the rear of buildings within lots or parking structures.
Signage shall be pedestrian scale and designed to
compliment the building architecture. The following design
criteria shall apply within the Town Core, with the
exception of civic or institutional buildings, which shall not
be subject to the building height, building placement,
building use, parking, and signage criteria below, but,
instead, shall be subject to specific design standards set
forth in the SRA development Document and approved by
the BCC that address the perspective of these buildings'
creating focal points, terminating vistas and significant
community landmarks.
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ill General sianaae standards. Sianaae reauirements
shall be as provided for in section 5.06.00. the
"Collier County Sian Code."
q) Goneral signage standards.
i) Signage design shall bo carefully
integrated with sito and building design
to creato a unified appoarance for tho
total property.
ii) Signs sh:::1I1 bo inst:::llled in a location that
minimizos conflicts with windmvs or
othor architoctural features of the
building.
iii) Signs which cre3to visual cluttor or
'I.'hich block the vio\J.' of signs on
adjacent property sh311 not be pormitted.
iv) Creativity in the design of signs is
encouragod in ordor to emphasize the
unique character of tho SRJ\.
'I) Sign Are3: Tho area of any sign shall be
tho are3 of a rectanglo which encloses
all olemonts of the sign (excluding palos
and brackots) including all text and ~my
symbols or logos.
vi) Signable I'-rea: Tho signablo area (total
of all individual signs on that bcado or
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relatod to that facado) of a bcade facing
a public streot or a parking lot shall be
Iimitod to 20% of tho total area of tho
facado.
Mounting hoight: No part of a sign '::hich
projects from a building or is mountod
on a pole or bracket shall bo loss than
eight feot abovo tho grade.
Illumination: ~igns may bo illuminated by
external ~pot lighting or internally
illuminated. Lighting shall be designed and
shielded so as not to glare onto 3djacent
properties or the public right of way.
Moterbl: ~igns ~hall be constructed of
durable materials suitable to the sign type.
The long torm 3ppearance of the sign sh311
be a major consideration in the selection of
m3terbl~.
Color: The color of ~igns sh311 be
compatible with the color~ 3nd style of the
building to which they are attached or
otherwise assocbted.
r) The following sign typo~ shall be permitted:
i) Wall.'\ sign 3ffixed directly to or painted
directly on 3n exterior wall or fence.
Maximum sign 3rea Facade width x 2.5.
ii) Projecting Any ~ign which project~ from
and i~ ~upportec:f by 3 wall of a building with
the display of the sign perpendicular to the
building '1.'all. Maximum sign ama - The
faC3de 3ma x .05. up to 3 maximum of 100
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VVindow l\ sign 3ffixed to or behind a
'!lindo'll. M3ximum sign am3 the are3 of
the window '!lith the ~ign x .30.
Hanging f\. sign attachod to and located
below any eave, 3rcade, c3nopy or awning.
M3ximum sign area 20 Sq. Ft. (two bce~
of 20 Sq. Ft. each).
Awning .^, sign or graphic 3ttached to or
printed on an a':ming. Maximum sign 3rea
the area of the awning x .25.
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Pole l\ sign mounted at tho top of or
br3cketod from 3 ':ertical polo which is
supported by tho ground. M3ximum sign
3re3 24 Sq. ft (2 bcos @ 12 Sq. Ft.
e3ch.).
Monument 1\ sign securod to a b3se which
is built diroctly upon the ground. M3ximum
sign 3r03 50 Sq. Ft., oxclusivo of tho b3so.
(2 bces of 50 Sq. Ft. each). M3ximum
height 3bove grade 6 foot.
Marquee 1\ sign usu311y projocting from the
bco of 3 theater or cinem3 'J:hich contains
change3blo text to 3nnounce evonts. sign
3m3 sh311 be comp3tible with tho design of
tho th03ter building. Minimum height 3bo'/0
grade 10 foot. Minimum distanco from
curb 4 feot.
S3nd'....ich b03rds ^ movablo sign
comprisod of two sign panels hinged
togethor at tho top. M3ximum sign 3ro3 12
squ3re ft: (2 faces 3t 12 Sq. Ft. e3ch.
B3nnors Fabric panols projocting from light
poles or other structures. M3ximum sign
3roa sh311 be proportional to tho height of
the polo: 16 foot polo 15 Sq. Ft. m3X (2
faces 3t 15 Sq. Ft. oa.); 20 feet pole 20
Sq. Ft. max. (2 f(]cos 3t 20 Sq. Ft. ea.); 30
feot pole 36 Sq. Ft. max (2 bcos 3t 36 Sq.
Ft. 03.).
Tempor3ry signs 3S allowod by soction
5.06.00.
s) Tho following sign typos 3ro prohibitod:
i) Polo signs gro3tor th3n 12 Sq. Ft. in 3roa
ii) Port3ble or mobile signs excopt s3ndwich
b03rds
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temper3ture signs)
Signs with ch3ng03blo toxt (except
M3rquoo)
Off cito signs. Billbo3rds.
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iii. Neighborhood General. Neighborhood General is
predominately residential with a mix of single and multi-
family housing. Neighborhood scale goods and services,
schools, parks and open space diversify the
neighborhoods. The interconnected street pattern is
maintained through the Neighborhood General to disperse
traffic. Sidewalks and streetscape support the pedestrian
environment. The following design criteria shall apply
within Neighborhood General:
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Q) General siQnaQe requirements shall be as provided
for in section 5.06.00
g) Genoral sign3ge roquirements:
i) Sign !\re3: The 3roa of 3ny sign shall bo
the area of a rect3nglo which enclosos
all elements of the sign (oxcluding poles
and br3ckots) including 311 text and any
symbols or logos.
ii) ,^.lIow3ble sign I\rea: The 3110wable sign
are3 (tot31 of 311 individu31 signs on that
bC3de or related to th3t fac3do) of a
fac3de facing 3 public stroot or a
parking lot sholl be limitod to 20% of tho
total area of the facado.
Hi) Mounting height: No port of 3 sign which
projocts from 3 building or is mountod
on 3 pole or br3cket sh311 be loss th3n
eight f-oot abovo tho grade unless not in
the pedestri:::m path.
i'l) Illumination: signs may be illuminated by
external spot lighting or internally
illuminated. Lighting shall bo designed and
shieldod so as not to glare onto adjacent
properties or the public right of .....ay.
h) Prohibited sign Typos:
i) Polo signs
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Port3blo or mobile signs excopt sandwich
b03rds
Flashing or 3nim3tod signs (excopt timo and
temper3ture signs)
Signs with chango3ble toxt including
M3rquoo 1\ sign usually projecting from the
face of 3 thoater or cinema which cont3ins
ch::mg03blo toxt to 3nnounce evonts
'Ii) B:mners
VII) Off site signs. billb03rds
viii) Sign3ge is prohibitod outsido of
Neighborhood Goods 3nd Servicos Zonos,
except as nOGOSs3ry within open sp3ces,
p3rks, 3nd neighborhoods for dirootion31
and 3rea identification purposes.
i) The follo'.ving sign typos 3re allO'N3ble:
i) \^J311 ^ sign 3ffixed diroctly to 3n oxtorior
\'/311 or fence. M3ximum sign 3m3 21
squ3m ft.
ii) Projecting !\ny sign which projocts from
3nd is supported by 3 wall of a building '::ith
the displ3Y of the sign perpendicul3r to tho
building '.41-311. M3ximum sign 3r03 - The
faC3de 3re3 )( .05. up to 3 maximum of 10
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V'.'indow ^ sign 3ffixed to or behind 3
window. M3ximum sign 3re3 20% of the
3m3 of the windo'N.
H3nging /\ sign 3tklchod to 3nd loc3ted
belo'N any 83'10, c3nopy or 3wning.
M3ximum 3rea 12 sq. ft. (m3Y be double
siGeG)
'./) {I,wning ^ sign or gr3phic 3tt3chod to or
printed on an 3\a:ning. M3ximum sign are3
20% of the 3re3 of the 3\\'ning.
vi) Monumont /\ sign socured to 3 b3S0 which
is built directly upon tho ground. M3ximum
sign 3re3 30 sq. ft., oxclusivo of the baso.
(2 bee€: of 30 sq. ft. e::1Ch). M::lximum hoight
::lbo'./o grade 1 feet.
vii) S3ndv:ich b03rd€: A mov3ble sign
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comprised of h...o sign p~nels hingod
together ~t the top. Maximum sign ~roa 12
square ft (2 bcos ~t 12 sq. ft. o:lGh).
viii) T ompor:lry signs ~s ~IIowod by soction
5.06.00.
j) Siqnaqe within Neiqhborhood Goods and Service
Zones shall be as provided for in section 5.06.00.
j) Signage within Neighborhood Goods :lnd Sorvice
Zonos shall ~dhere to the following:
i) Signage dosign shall be carefully intogr~tod
with site ~nd building design to creato ~
unified ~ppe~F:lnCe for tho tot~1 proporty.
ii) Signs sh~II bo installod in ~ 10G~tion th~t
minimizes conf.licts with '.\'indo'H& or othor
~rchitectur~1 fe:lturos of tho building.
iii) Signs which create visual clutter or ,../hich
block tho view of signs on ~djacent property
shall not bo permitted
i'l) Cro~ti'/ity in tho design of signs is
enGouF~god in ordor to emphasize tho
unique character of the SR/\.
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C. All model home site plans shall adequately address the following
standards:
1. Traffic circulation and safety within the site as follows: All parking
spaces shall be arranged in a manner for convenient and safe
access for vehicles and pedestrians. No parking spaces shall be
arranged to cause vehicles to be moved in order for other vehicles
to enter or exit a site.
2. Minimum parking requirements:
a. Four (4) parking spaces for the first model unit and one and
one-half (1.5) spaces for each additional model unit (for
dimensions see section 4.05.02 of this Code).
b. One (1) paved parking space for disabled persons per
parking lot shall be provided (included as part of the number
of required parking spaces), along with a paved access aisle
and barrier-free access to the unit (for dimensions, see
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section 4.05.07 of this Code).
c. All parking spaces shall be constructed of a concrete,
asphalt, or other dustless material as may be approved by
the County Manager or designee. driveways and
handicapped spaces shall be paved.
3. Screening, buffering, and landscaping of the temporary use to
reduce potential impacts on adjacent properties as required in
section 4.06.00 and approval by the County Manager or designee
as follows:
a. One (1) canopy tree per thirty (30) linear feet around the
perimeter of the vehicular use areas.
b. A staggered double row of hedges between the right-of-way
and the parking area and a single row of hedges to screen the
driveway.
4. Model home sians. One on-premises sian for model homes. approved in
coniunction with a temporary use permit in any zonina district not to
exceed 8 feet in heiaht and 32 sauare feet in size. Model home sian COpy
shall be limited to the model name. builder's name. name and address.
phone number. price. loao. and model home. Model home sians shall not
be illuminated in any manner. No buildina permit is reauired for the sian.
4 ~ Vehicular use areas shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the
property line.
5 Q. Lighting.
i Z. Sanitary facilities.
+-!!. Fire protection.
i ~. Environmental impacts.
Q 10. Stormwater management.
4Q 11. Any other requirements determined by the County Manager or designee
to be necessary for the public health and safety.
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C. Buildina architecture and sianaae reauirements.
1. Buildina architecture shall meet the requirements of section 5.05.08.
2. Sianaae for automobile service stations. The followina are the only sians
allowed in automobile service stations and convenience stores with aas
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pumps.
a. Window, Wall. and other sians: As allowed in Section 5.06.00 of
this Code.
b. All canopies may have an illuminated corporate 1000 with a
maximum area of 12 sauare feet shall be allowed on a canopy
face which is adiacent to a dedicated street or hiahway.
Otherwise. accent Iiahtina. back liohtina and accent stripino are
prohibited on canopy structures.
c. One around sion shall be permitted for each site and shall be
placed within a 200 sauare foot landscaped area. Heiaht is limited
so that the top edoe of the sion face is less than eiaht feet above
orade. Maximum permitted area 60 sauare feet.
d. Sionaae is prohibited above oas pumps.
D. The following landscape requirements are in addition to the requirements of
section 4.06.00 Landscaping and Buffering.
1. Right-of-way buffer landscaping:
a. Landscaping adjacent to rights-of-way external to the
development project shall be located within a landscape buffer
easement which is a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet in width.
Water management swales shall not be located within these
buffer areas; however, water management facilities such as
underground piping shall be permitted.
b. An undulating berm with a maximum slope of 3:1 shall be
constructed along the entire length of the landscape buffer.
The berm shall be constructed and maintained at a
minimum average height of three (3) feet. The berm shall be
planted with ground cover (other than grass), shrubs,
hedges, trees, and palms.
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SUBSECTION 3._.
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5.06.00 SIGNS
Section 5.06.00 Signs, of Ordinance 04-41, as amended, the Collier County Land
Development Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.06.00 SIGNS
5.06.01 Generally
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Increased numbers and sizes of signs, as woll as cortain typos of lighting distract
the attontion of motorists and pedestrians, and interfore with traffic safety. The
indiscriminate erection of signs degrados tho aesthotic attractivoness of tho natural and
man made attributos of the community and theroby undorminos tho oconomic '.'alue of
tourism, 'Jisitation and permanent economic grO'.vth.
A. Purposo and intont.
It is tho intent and purposo of this sign codo, and it shall be interpreted, to implemont tho
goals, policios and objoctives of the gro'Nth managoment plan, and to promote tho
health, safety, con'/onience, aesthetics, and goneral welfare of tho community by
controlling signs 'Nhich aro intendod to communicato to tho public and to authorize tho
uso of signs which are:
1. Compatiblo with thoir surroundings.
2. Designod, constructed, installed and maintained in ::I manner 'Nhich does
not endanger public safety or unduly distract motorists.
3. Appropriate to the type of :lcti'lity to which they portain.
4. Are large enough to convey sufficient information about tho ownor or
occupants of a particular property, the products or services a\'{)il3ble on
the property, or tho :lcti'lities conducted on the property and sm:lll enough
to satisfy the noods for regulation.
5. Refloctive of the identity and creativity of the individual occupants.
B. Signage Table. The following table is intendod to provide ::I graphic
representation of the '/arious pormittod residential ::Ind commercial signs, but
may not encompass :III of the requirements for those signs. For the specific
regulations, please seo tho appropriato subsoctions throughout this soction of the
Gee&:
Residonti31 Signago
T,\BLE ll'ISET:
Bl:IildiRg
PeffRit
~ ~ ~ ReEll:lirea ,^.aaitieRal
Ntimbef ~ +
SigH Type ef.SigHs 8igR Heigftt- Set9aek- Landseal'liRg ef ~ ReEjl:lirementG
Gew - - FreRtage +
:\Ilewes - ~
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WGj-
Real Estate +- 4- e- -W- N.lA---- less tRaR N&-
-HleFe- -
Real Estate +- +2- 8- -W- NfA- +-te--J..G Ne-
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Real estate +- a4- ~ .w- N.lA- &f-W ~ ~
aa:es--
COFlstruetioFl +- 4- &- .w- N.lA- less tRail Ne--
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COFlstruetioFl +- ~ &- .w- N.lA- -l--te-W Ne--
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T.'\BLE INSET:
Bl:IilaiRg
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M8*-- M8*-- M8*-- ReEll:lirea? AaeitisRal
NtHRbef Setbaek LaRaseapiRg Lst Size er ~
SigH Type Sigft Heighf- Reql:liremeFlts?
ef.Stgfts - - FreRtage Size ~
Geff- YerN
AlIewea - I O.02.0~ B
ef.the
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Real estate +- ~ .w- .w- N.lA- less than I aere Ne--
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Real estate +- ~ .w- .w- N.lA- I te JQ aeres Ne-- -
Real estate +- a4- ~ .w- N.lA- exeess of 10 ~
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CORstrlletisFI +- ~ .w- .w- N.lA- less thaR I aere Ne--
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CSFlstructioFl +- a4- ~ .w- N.lA- exeess of 10 ~
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Directory +- +W-- JQ-. ~ 100 sq. ft. I per street ~ ~
eFltrlHlee
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Pel:e-ef ;!- &0..- ~ -W- IOQ s(;j. ft. 150ft. freRtage, ~ ~
GreuRa Arterial Read
Pel:e-ef 150 ft. rreRtage,
GreuHd ;!- W-- -l+- -W- 100 S(;j. ft. Colleeter Real:! ~ ~
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Ground ;!- ~ S- -W- 100 S(;j. ft. 121 te 149.9 ft. ~ ~
rreRtage
GreuRa ;!- M--- ~ -W- 100 sq. ft. 100 te 120.9 ft. ~ ~
H-eRtage
2Q%, Buill:!.
faeaae !flax
~ ;!- ~ WA-- WA-- NMr.--- 150. Uf'te ~ ~
24,99951:1. ft.
leasable sf'aee
20%. Build.
faeade max
~ ;!- ~ WA-- WA-- NMr.--- 200. Fre!fl ~ ~
25,000 59,999
SI:I. ft. leasable
Sf*l6&-
20% Baild.
faeade max
~ ;!- ~ WA-- WA-- NMr.--- 250. Over ~ ~
(jQ,OOO sq. ft.
leasable SJlaee
Oatflareel .t- W-- S- -W- 1QQ sq. ft. 150 ft. H-eRtage ~ ~
GreuRd -
Ol:ltpareel +W-& 20% BailEI.
;!- WA-- WA-- WA-- faeaee ~ ~
~ W-- max
150 sq. ft.
Aate Ser.'iee 2Q~<' Build.
StatioR 'Nall ;!- ~ WA-- WA-- WA-- faeaEle !fIal( ~ ~
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1\\,It9 Serviee 150 ft. rreRtage
Stati eR .t- W-- S- -W- 200 sq. ft. ~ ~
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5.06.02 Permitted Signs
A. Signs 'Nithin residentkll zoned districts ::md 3S 3pplicable to residenti31
design3ted portions of PUD zoned properties.
1. Development standords.
3. Maximum oJ.loYlabJo height. All signs within residenti31 zonod
districts 3nd as 3pplicable to residential design3ted portions of
PUD zoned properties 3re limited to :I m3ximum height of eight
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foot, or :lS providod 'l/ithin this Code. Hoight shall bo me:lsured
from the lowost centorline gr:lde of the nO:lrost public or private
RO.VV. or easement to the uppermost portion of the sign
strusture.
b. Minimum setb::lOk. /\11 signs within residontial zonod districts :lnd
:lS :lpplicable to residentially dosign:ltod portions of PUD zoned
propertios sh:lll not be loc:ltod closer th:ln ton foot from tho
property line, unless otherwiso noted below or as provided for in
section 1.04.04 B. as dotormined by tho county for s:lf-oty :lnd
oper:ltion.
2. Re::J! ostate signs. The fOllo)::ing signs cbssifjed as re:ll estate signs shall
be permittod in residontial districts subjoct to tho follo'.ving.
a. One ground sign with 3 maximum height of six foot or '.\':lll "For
8:lle," For Rent," or simibr sign, with a m:lximum of four square
foot in sizo, por street frontage for each p3rcel, or lot less th3n
one acre in sizo. 8aid sign shall bo located no c1osor th3n ton feot
from 3ny adjacent residenti311y used property and m3Y be pl300d
up to the property line abutting 3 right of 'Nay, provided it is 3
minimum of ten feot from tho edge of p3vement. (No building
permit required.)
b. One ground sign INith a m:lximum height of oight feet or '1.'311 "For
8:l10," "For Ront," or simil3r sign, with a m3ximum of 12 squ3re
feet in size, per street frantage for each parcel, or lot one to ten
:lcres in size. (No building permit required.)
c. One pole sign "'lith 3 m3ximum hoight of 15 feet or ':1311 "For 831e,"
"For Rent," or similar sign, '.oAth 3 m3ximum of 64 squ3re feet in
size, per streot frontage for each p3rcel or lot in excess of ten
:lcres in size. (Building permit reauired.)
d. Real est3te signs shall not be locatod closer th3n ton feet from
:lny property line. In the caso of undeveloped parsels whore tho
existing vegetation m3Y not allow the location of the sign ten foot
from tho proporty line, the County M3n3ger or his designoe m3Y
:lllow a reduction in the 3mount of tho required sotback howevor,
in no caso sh311 s3id sign be located closer th3n "'/0 feet from 3ny
property line unless 3uthorized by tho b03rd of zoning 3ppe31s
through the v:lri3nce process.
e. RO:l1 ost3te signs sh311 bo removed whon 3n 3pplic3blo tempor3ry
use permit h3s expired, or within soven d3Ys of 3ny of tho
following conditions: ownership h3S ch~nged; the property is no
longer for s~le; rent or le~se; or, the model home is no longer
being usod ~s ~ modol home.
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f. /\ sign 3dvertising th3t a property h3S boen sold or le3sed shall
not be displayed for more th3n 11 d3Ys 3fter it is erected.
3. Temporary Open House Signs.
a. Off premises open house signs.
i.
Signs may only be displayed on supervised open house
days, bew/een the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. No
flags, pcmnants, b31100ns, or other 3ttention type devioes
may be used with such signs and they sh311 not be lighted
or illumin3ted in 3ny manner.
ii.
One sign m3Y be pl3ced in the public right 9f ':lay
abutting the subject property no closer than 10 foet from
the edge of the ro3d. (No builEling or right of way permit
required.)
T'.\'o signs may be placed within the public right 9t 'Nay
providing diroction to a supervised open house th3t is
avail3blo for immediate '/iewing and eX3mination by
prospective buyers, renters, 3nd/or lessees. Such signs
Sh311 bo located no closer th3n 100 feet from another sign
providing direction. (No building or right of >Nay pormit
required.)
iii.
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Signs shall not exceed '1 square foet in copy 3ma and '1
feet in hoight; however, 3ny such sign pl3ced 3t 3n
intersection may not exceod 29 inches in height as per
section 9.05.05 of this Codo.
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Signs m3Y be pl3ced in the right of ,."lay no closer th3n 10
feet from the edge of the road 3nd shall not interfore with
the visibility of pedestrbns or motorists. Additionally,
signs sh311 not be located within 3ny medi3n.
'..'i.
E3ch sign must bear the n3me of the re31 est3te
brokor3ge firm, or the property owner's n3me if by owner,
3nd the local telephone number whero they can be
cont3ctod.
vii.
Sign Remov31, Retriev31, 3nd Dispos31. Off promises
open house signs shall be prohibited except as specified
3bo':e. /\ny suoh sign found to be in viol3tion of this
section shall be removed by the County M3n3ger or
designee. All such removod signs 3m subject to dispos31
by the County. This section sh311 not inhibit nor provent
3ny other enforcement actions th3t m3Y bo deemed
3ppropri3te.
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'I. Modo.' homo signs. One on promises sign for model homes, 3pproved in
conjunction with 3 temporary use permit in 3ny zoning district not to
exceed 8 feet in height and 32 squ3re feet in size. Model home sign copy
sh311 be limited to the model n3me, builder's n3me, n3me 3nd 3ddress,
phone number, price, logo, and model home. Model home signs sh311 not
be iIIumin3ted in any manner. (No buildiRg permit required.)
5. Construction signs. All supports for such signs sh311 be securely built,
constructed, 3nd erected 3nd Sh311 be located on the site under
construction, subject to the following:
3. One ground sign '.vith 3 maximum height of six feet or '.\'311 sign,
with 3 m3ximum of four squ3re feet in size, may be used as 3
construction sign by the gener31 contr3ctor of the de'/elopment or
as a permit b03rd, within e3ch frEmt yard for each parcol less
th3n one acre in size. (No building permit required.)
b. One ground sign with a m3ximum height of eight feet or \'.l311 sign,
with 3 m3ximum of 12 squ3re feet in size, may be used 3S a
construction sign by the general contr3ctor'of the development or
3S 3 permit board, within e3ch froRt yard for e3ch parcel one to
ten acres in size. (~Jo building permit required.)
c. One pole sign with 3 maximum height of 15 feet or \V311 sign, 'Nith
3 m3ximum of 64 square feet in size, m3Y be used 3S a
construction sign by the gener31 contr3ctor of the development or
as 3 permit b03rd, within e3ch froRt yard for e3ch p3rcel in
excess of ten acres in size.
d. One ground or '0'1311 sign, with 3 maximum of four square foet in
size, m3Y be used 3S a construction sign by e3ch contractor,
lending institution, or other similar company in'lolved with the
development, reg3rdless of p3rcel size. (No building permit
required.)
e. Advertising of 3ny kind is not permitted on construction signs.
6. Residontf::J1 directional or ioontification signs. Directional or identification
signs no gre3ter th3n four squ3re feet in size, ::md loc3ted internal to the
subdivision or development m3Y be allowed subject to the approval of the
County M3nager or his designee, or his designee. Such signs sh311 only
be used to identify the location or direction of 3pproved uses such as
models or model sales oenters, club house, recre3tion31 3re3S, etc.
These signs m3Y be clustered together to constitute 3 sign with 3
maximum 3rea of 24 square feet 3nd 3 m3ximum height of eight foet.
Such clustered signs sh311 require 3 building permit. For sign3ge to be
IOC3ted 310ng the Goldon G3te P3rkw3Y see section 2.03.07.
7. On premisos signs within rosicKmtia! districts. Two ground signs with 3
melximum height of eight feet or welll residentiell entrelnce or gelte signs
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m3Y be 10c:Jted 3t e3ch entr:Jnce to a multi bmily, single bmily, mobile
home or recreational vehicle p:Jrk subject to the following requirements:
3. Such signs sh:J1I cont:Jin only the n3me of the subdivision, the
insigni3 or motto of the development 3nd shall not cont3in
promotion31 or s31es m:Jterial. S3id signs sh:J1I m3int3in 3 ten foot
setb3ck from 3ny property line unloss pl3ced on 3 fenco or '.vall
subject to tho restriction set forth in section 5.03.02. Furthermoro,
bridgo signs 10C3ted on private bridges diroctly le3ding to priv3te
communities shall not bo considerod off premise signs. Bridge
signs complying with the requiroments of section 5.06.02 m3Y bo
substituted for ground or wall signs in residenti31 districts.
b. The ground or w311 signs shall not oxceed 3 combined aroa of 64
square feet, 3nd sh311 not oxceod the height or length of the w311
or g3te upon which it is 10C\lted. .
c. Logos without 3ny '1erb31 content 3nd simil3r architectural fe3tures
less th3n ten squ3re foot in :Jroa not cont3ining 3ny lotters or
numbers sh311 not be considered signs and shall be :JIIO'l.'od
throughout the development. However, should such architectur31
embellishmonts be locatod closer th3n ten feet to :Jny sign, then it
should be considered 3n integr31 p:Jrt of the sign 3nd sh311 bo
subjoct to the restrictions of this section.
8. Condition:J1 uses within tho rosioonUa/ and ::JgRcultura/ districts.
3. ConEliti9nal uses within the rosidontial district 3re pormitted one
\".'311 sign '1:ith 3 m3ximum of 32 squ3re foet. Cornor lots :Jro
permitted two such 'I.'all signs.
b. Conditional uses within the 3gricultural district in tho urban :Jro3,
residenti31 3nd estates districts with :J streot frontage of 150 foot
or moro 3nd :J I:Jnd 3re3 of 43,560 squaro feot or I3rger 3ro
permitted :J ground sign v:ith 3 maximum height of oight foot and 3
m3ximum 3roa of 32 squ:Jre feet.
c. Bullotin b03rds 3nd identific:Jtion signs for public, ch:Jrit3ble,
oducation31 or roligious institutions located on the promises of s:Jid
institutions 3nd not exceeding 12 square feot in size. (No building
permit requirod.)
d. Tho board of county commissioners may 3PProvO :Jddition:J1
sign3ge :JS may be deemed 3ppropri:Jte during the conditional use
appro'l:J1 process.
B. Signs within non residential districts:
1. Des.'gn critef.':1 ::md unified sign pkm. VVhero multiple on promise signs ::1re
proposed for a single site or projoct, or in tho C::1se of ::1 Shopping senter
or multi use building, ::1 unified sign pl:Jn shall be employed. An
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5.0&.03 Development Standards for Signs
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De'/elopment stand3rds.
1. The m3ximum size limit3tion sh311 apply to e3ch structure. Pole or ground
signs m3Y be placed back to back or in V type construction with not more
th3n one displ3Y on e3ch bcing for 3 maximum of tv:o displ3Y 3re3S f-or
e3ch V type sign, and such sign structure shall be considered 3S one
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2. Spot or floodlights sh311 be permitted only where such spot or floodlight is
non revolving 3nd said light shines only on the owner's premises or signs
3nd 3'IKJ.Y from 3ny right of \!:ay.
3. Offici31 /\ddress Numbers 3nd/or the r3nge of Offici31 .^.ddress Numbers
shall be posted within the upper third portion of the sign f3ce or in the
3rea defined in this section of the L3nd Development Code of
Commerci:!I and residenti:!1 sign3ge th3t utilizes the following sign types:
pole sign, ground sign, 3nd directory signs. Address numbers on signs
shall be 3 minimum height of eight (8) inches.
5.0&.04 Sign Standards for Specific Situations
.^.. Re:1! osklw signs: As defined, shall be permitted in non residenti:!1 districts
subject to the following:
1. One ground sign with 3 m3ximum height of ton foet or wall sign with :1
maximum 3ma of twelve square foet in size per street frontage for each
parcel, or lot less than one acre in size. (No building permit required.)
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2. One ground sign with 3 m3ximum height of ten feet or wall sign with 3
maximum 32 square feet in size, per street frontage for o3ch p3rcol, or
lot one to ten acres in size. (No building permit roquired.)
3. One ground sign with 3 maximum hoight of 15 feet or wall sign with a
maximum of 61 squaro foot in size, per stroot frontage for e3ch parcel or
lot in excoss of ten 3cres in size. A building permit is requirod.
1. Real estate signs sh311 not be loc3tod closer th3n ten feet from 3ny
proporty line. In tho case of unde'Jelopod parcels where tho oxisting
'/egetation may not allow the location of the sign ten foot from the
property lino, tho County Man3gor or his dosignoo may allow 3 reduction
in the amount of the required setb3ck hOI/:evor, in no C3se Sh311 s3id sign
bo locatod closer than fivo foot from 3ny property lino unless 3uthorizod
by tho board of zoning appoals through the vari3nco procoss.
5. Roal ost3te signs shall be removed '....hon 3n 3ppliroble tomporal)' use
permit has expirod, or within seven days of any of tho follm...ing
conditions: ownorship has changed; or, the proporty is no longer for sale,
ront or lease.
6. ^ sign 3dvertising that a proporty h3s boon sold or 103sed shall not bo
displayod f{)r moro than 11 d3Ys after it is erected.
B. Construction signs. All supports for such signs sh311 be socurely built,
constructed, and erected 3nd shall be lorotod on tho site undor construction 3nd
no c1osor than ten foot from 3ny property lino, 3nd subjoct to the following:
1. One ground sign with 3 maximum height of ten feet or 'N311 sign, with 3
maximum of 12 square foot, m3Y be usod 3S a construction sign by tho
gonor()1 contr3ctor of tho developmont or 3S 3 pormit b03rd, within e3ch
froRt yarE' for each p3rcel loss than one 3cre in sizo. (No building pormit
requirod.)
2. One ground sign with a maximum hoight of ten foot or \,\/311 sign, '/lith 3
maximum of 32 squ3re feet in size, m3Y be used as 3 construction sign
by the goner31 contractor of the devolopment or as a pormit board, within
each froRt yard for oach p:Jrcel one to ten 3cres in size. (No building
permit roquired.)
3. Ono pole sign with a m:Jximum hoight of 15 foot or wall sign, with :J
m:Jximum of 61 squ3ro feet in size, may be usod 3S :J construction sign
by the goner31 contr:Jctor of tho development or 3S 3 permit board, within
e:Jch front yard for o:Jch p:Jrcol in oxcoss of 10 :Jcros in size.
1. Ono ground or w311 sign, with :J m3ximum of 4 squ:Jre foot in size, may bo
usod 3S 3 construction sign by each contr:Jctor, londing institution, or
other similar comp:Jny involvod with tho do'.'elopmont, rog:Jrdloss of
p:Jrcol size. (No building pormit roquired).
5. All construction signs must be removed prior to the issuance of :J
cortificate of occupancy.
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C. On promIse signs. On premise polo signs, ground signs, projecting signs, 'Nail
signs, and mansard signs shall bo allo\'.'od in all non residentially zonod districts
subject to the restrictions below:
1. Polo or ground signs. Single occupancy parcels, shopping centors, office
complexes, businoss parks, or industrial p::1rks having frentage of 150
feet or more on a public streot, or combined public street f-rentage of 220
linoar feot or more for corner lots, shall bo permitted one pole or ground
sign. :'\dditional pole or ground signs may be pormitted pro'Jidod that
thoro is a minimum of a 1,000 foot soparation betwoon such signs, and all
setback requirements are met. In no caso shall tho number of polo or
ground signs exceod two per streot frentage.
a. Maximum ::1l1ov.~ble hoight. ".11 polo or ground signs within
nonresidential zoned districts and as applicable to nonrosidential
designatod portions of PUD zoned proporties aro limited to ::1
maximum height of 15 feet when located along an arterial or
celleGtor reaEWtay ::1nd 12 feot for all othor roads, oxcopt as
provided in this Codo for pole or ground. Height shall be
moasured from the 1000~:ost centerline gr::1do of tho nO::1rost public or
private R.O.'.\'. or easement to the uppermost portion of the sign
struGture.
b. Minimum sethaGk. All polo or ground signs within nonrosidontial
zoned districts and as applicable to nonresidential designated
portions of PUD zoned proportios shall not be located c1osor than
ten feot from the proporty line.
c. Maximum allowable sign area: 80 square foot for pole or ground
signs located along an arterial or celleGter roadway and 60
square feet for all other ro::1ds.
d. The location of all permanont pole, ground signs shall be shown
on the landscape plans as requirod by section 4.06.05.
o. Pole signs shall pro':ido ::1 pole covor no loss than 50 porcont of
the width of the sign, with architectural design features including
colors and/or materials common to thoso usod in tho dosign of tho
building the sign is accessory to. A minimum 100 square foot
planting area shall be providod around the base of any ground or
polo sign, consistent with the provisions of this section of this
Code, do'/elopmont of l::1ndscaping sh::111 be appro'.'od by the
County consistent with Section 4.06.03 ^. of tho LDC.
f. Ground signs for smallor lots. Single occupancy parcels,
shopping centers, office complexes, business parks, and industrial
p::1rks may be issued ::1 sign permit for one ground sign providod
that tho follo'.\'ing minimum requiroments are met, as applicable:
i. For those lots or paroels with public road frontage of no
less than 100 feot, but up to 119.9 feot, or a combined
public streot frontage of no foss than 150 feet but less
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th:m 219.9 foet for corner lots or parcels:
3) No portion of the ground sign m3Y be loc3tod closer
th3n 10 feet from 3ny property lino;
b) A planting 3r03 of no less th3n 100 square feet
sh311 be provided around tho b3se of the ground
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c) The ground sign's 3rchitectur31 dosign,
construction, 3nd color shall include features
common to those used in the design of tho building
where the corresponding business requesting the
sign is 3ccessory to;
d) The ground sign m3Y be doublo sided but c:mnot
be pl3cod in a V sh3po, and must displ3Y idontic:lI
copy on both f3ces;
0) Any iIIumin3tion of the sign must be non re'Jolving
and shine 3W\J.Y from any right or 'J.'3Y, and shall
requiro an electriC:J1 permit.
f) The stroot 3ddress for the businoss(es) shall bo
dispbyod in numof31s 3t le3st 8 inches high on all
f:Jces of the sign 3nd must be loc3ted so 3S to not
be covered by bndsC:Jping or other impediments;
aM
g) No other f-ree st3nding signs will bo allowed on the
53 me lot or parcel.
ii. In addition, for those lots or parE~els v:ith frontage of 121
to 119.9 foot, or a combined public street frontage of no
less th3n 150 foot for cornor lots or parGels but loss than
219.9 foot:
a) The ground sign sh311 be limited to 8 feet in height,
as moasured from the lov:est centerlino gr3de of
tho nearest public road to the uppermost portion of
tho sign structure regardless of tho road'.vo.y
c1assifiC:Jtion; and
b) The maximum allow3blo sign ar03 is 32 square feet
iii. In addition, for those lots or parcels with frontage of 100
to 120.9 foot:
3) Tho ground sign shall be limitod to 6 feet in hoight,
as me3sured from the lowest centorline gr3do of
tho nearest public ro3d to the uppermost portion of
the sign structure regardless of the roadway
classification; and
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g.
b) The m:Jximum :Jllow:Jble sign :Jre:J is 16 squ:Jre
feet.
The minimum setback requirement may be :Jdministrati'lely
reduced by 3 maximum of ten foet by the County Man3ger or his
designee upon submission of the :Jdministr:Jtive v3rbnce fee 3nd
a written request. However in no case sh311 the required setb3ck
be reduced to less th:Jn five foet. The County Man3ger or his
designee's decision to reduce the required setb3ck Sh311 be based
on the follo'I./ing:
i. Where it can be demonstr3ted th:Jt within the 3dj3cent
right of W3Y the 3re:J bew./een the property line 3nd the
edge of p3vement is excessively wide 3nd that the actu31
p3':ed 3re3 is unlikely to be widened to the extent that
reduction in the required setb3ck ':,i11 result in the sign
being 3ny closer th3n 30 feet to the edge of pa':ement;
VVhere due to the existing site conditions 3nd
improvements, it can be demonstrated th3t adherence to
the required minimum required setb3ck v:i11 have 3
deleterious ef.foct on the safety of users of the site from the
perspective of vehicuk:lr p:Jrking 3nd '1ehicul3r 3nd
pedestrian ingress and egress;
'Nhere due to the n3turo and location of existing landscape
fe:Jtures 3nd.'or specimon trees, it would be prudent to
3110'.\' for :J reduction in the required setback so 3S to most
appropriately locate the sign structure; or
The extent of the reduction is the minimum 3mount
necess31)' to provide relief from the 3pplicable conditions
cited 3bovo.
ii.
iii.
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h. Ground signs sh311 provide 3 pole covor no loss th3n 50 porcent
of the 'Nidth of the sign, with 3rchitoctur:J1 dosign f03tures including
colors 3nd.'or materials common to those used in the design of the
building to which tho sign is 3ppurten3nt. A minimum 100 squ3re
foot planting 3rea shall be providod 3round the base of 3ny
ground or pole sign, consistent with tho provisions of this section
of tho Code. De'Jelopment of sign planting 3re3 landsc3ping Sh311
be pursu3nt to Section 4.06.03 /,,, of this Codo.
2. Oytparcels. In :Jddition to the 3bove requirements, signs for oytparcels,
regard loss of the size of the outp::lrcel, sh:J1I be limited to tho following:
a. In 3ddition to any w:lII signs permitted by this Code, 9ytparcels
m:JY by :Jllowed one :Jdditional sixty squ3re foot w311 sign facing
the shopping center if the :Jddition31 sign is not oriented to':l3rds
3ny public right of way. In no C:lSO sh:lll tho numbor of 1I./:l1I signs
for 3n oytparcel exceed two signs; 3nd,
b. /\ single ground sign for outparcels h:l':ing 3 frontage of 150 foot
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or more, not to exceed 60 square foet. Ground signs sh:)/I be
limited to eight feet in height.
3. Directory Signs. Multiple occupancy parcels such as shopping centers,
office oomplexes, business parks, or industrial parks containiFlQ 25,000
square feet or more of gross leas3ble floor 3rea, and eight or more
independent businesses '.viII be permitted one directory sign for a single
entrance on each public street. When 3 direotory sign is proposed then
pole or ground signs shall be limited to the name and logo of the complex
3nd sh311 not cont3in n3me of any ten::mt. The diroctory sign shall contain
a minimum of four and a maximum of eight tenant names. The name of
businesses located on outparsels Sh311 not 3ppear of directory signs.
a. The maximum hoight for directory signs is limited to 20 foot.
Height shall bo me3sured from the lowest centerlino gr3de of the
nearest public or priv3te RO.\^/. or easement to the uppormost
portion of the sign struGture.
b. Directory signs shall not be closer than 15 feet from the property
line, unless otherwise notod belo\".' or as pro':idod for in sootion
1.04.04 B.
c. Maximum allo'....::lble sign are::l: 150 square feet for Directory signs.
d. A minimum 100 square foot planting are3 shall be providod
around the b3se of 3ny Diroctory sign, consistont with the
provisions of this section of this Code, development of
13ndsoaping sh311 bo appro'led by the County consistent with
Section 4.06.03 A. of the LDC.
o. The location of 311 permanent directory signs shall be sho'.vn on
the Iandscapo plans 3S requirod by sootion 4.06.05.
4. ~/aJl, mans::Jrd, canopy or awning signs. Ono 'IIall, m::lnsard, canopy or
a'Nning sign shall be permittod for eaoh single occupancy parcel, or for
each establishment in a multiple occupancy parcel. End units within
shopping oenters, multiple oooup::mcy parGels, or single occup::lncy
parcels where there is double frontage on a public right of way, shall bo
3110'llod two signs, but such signs sh::lll not be pl::lood on one 'Nail. Retail
businesses with 3 floor are::l of Iar.ger than 25,000 squaro feot and a front
wall length of moro than 200 linear foot, 3re allo':Jod threo wall signs;
however, the combined are::l of thoso signs sh311 not exooed tho
m::lximum allo'l/::lble display 3roa for signs by this Codo.
3. The maximum 3110wable display aroa for signs shall not be more
th::ln 20 percent of the tot31 squ3re foot3go of tho visu31 facade of
the building to which the sign will be attaohed and shall not, in any
case, exceed 150 squ3re foet for buildings or units up to 24,999
square feet, 200 square feet f-or buildings or units between
25,000 and 59,999 sqU::lre foet 3nd 250 squ3re foet for buildings
over 60,000 squ3re feet in 3rea.
b. No ,,:all sign shall excoed 80 percent of the width of the unit(s) or
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the building occupied by a business with a minimum of ten percent
clear are:l on e:lch outer edge of the unit(s) or the building; and
c. All ':::lll signs for multi use buildings shall be located :It :l
consistent 10C:ltion on the building fasade, except that anchor
tenants may vary from this location:ll requirement in sC:lle .....ith
the anGhor tenant's I:Jrger primary fasade dimensions. .^.I1 signs
sh:lll :ldhore to the dimensions provided for in the unified sign
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5. Menu b03rds: One menu board with 3 m3ximum height of 6 ft. and 64
squ3re feet of copy 3re3 per drive thru 13ne.
6. Projecting signs. Projecting signs may be substituted f-or wall or m3nsard
signs provided that the displ:Jy area of the projecting sign shall not
exceed 60 squ3re feet of display 3rea.
a. Projecting signs shall not project more th3n four feet from the
building wall to which it is 3tt3ched.
b. Projecting signs shall not extend above the roofline of the building
to which it is att3ched.
c. Projecting signs shall not project into the publio right of way.
d. Projecting signs which project O'ler 3ny pedestri:Jn way sh311 be
elev3ted to a minimum height of eight feet abovo such pedestri3n
way-;
7. Undor o:mopy signs. In 3ddition to 3ny other sign 3110\\'ed by this Code,
one under canopy sign shall be 3110wed for e3ch establishment in 3
shopping senter. This sign shall not exceed six square foet in area ~md
shall be a minimum of eight foet above finished gr3de. Undor C:lnopy
signs do not require 3 building permit unless the sign is equipped with an
electriC31 component.
8. SfgR:JgO for automobile service stations. The follo'....ing are the only signs
3110wed in automebile serviGe stations 3nd convenience stores with g3S
pumps.
3. Window signs: I\s allowed in this section 5.06.03 of the Code.
b. ,^.n illuminated corpor3te logo ':Ath 3 m3ximum area of 12 square
feet sh311 be 3110wod on 3 C3nopy bce which is adjacent to 3
dedicated street or highway. Otherwise, aSGent lighting, back
lighting 3nd accent striping are prohibited on canopy structures.
c. Color 3ccent banding on gasoline C3nopy structures 3nd all other
structures is prohibited. C3nopies shall be of one color, consistent
with the predominant color of the principle structure, if 3pplicable.
The color of 311 structures on site sh311 be soft e3rth tones or
pastels.
d. One ground sign shall be permitted for e3ch sito :Jnd shall be
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placed within 3 200 SqU3ro foot landsC3ped 3re3. Hoight is limitod
so that tho top edge of the sign face is less than oight faet 3bove
gr3de. Maximum permitted are3 60 squ3re foet.
e. Signago, logos, advertising and inform3tion are prohibited 3bove
gas pumps.
f. '.1'1311 signs: I\s 3110wed in section 5.06.04 C.4 of this Code.
g. Signs: As 3110wed in this section of the Code.
9. Signs V'/ithin pk3nned unit developments (PUDs). Pursuant to the purpose
and intent of this division, cre3tive, flexible 3nd uniform comprehensive
sign pl3ns providing f{)r size, location, type, 3nd common 3rchitectur31
design st3ndards, are encour3ged within 311 PUD zoning districts, 3nd
specifiC3l1y required for PUDs cont3ining in 3 commercial component.
Sign classes 3nd sizes for planned unit dovelopmonts should be tho
S3mo as the st3nd3rds found \'Jithin this Codo for tho zoning district the
development most closoly resemblos, unless such planned unit
dovelopments have comprehensive sign st3ndards cont3ined in the PUD
document.
10. Flags. Residenti31 properties that h3ve been issued a certificate of
occupancy may displ3Y up to three non commerci31 flags. '.!\'hero these
developments h3ve multiple entr3nces, 3ny entr3nce may h3':e up to
three fl3gs each, pro'/ided: the development is 3t least ten 3Cros in size,
3ny entrance v:ith flags is providing ingress/egress only off 3 roadw3Y th3t
is designatod 3 collector or 3rteri31 in the tr3ffic element of the growth
management plan, 3nd all entrances '..lith flags 3ro at least 300 feet 3p3rt.
Four 3dditional flags may be displ3yed within 3 development provided the
flags 3ro not visible to motorists along any fr9Rt3ge roadw3Ys. The four
intern311y displayed fklgs may be increased by up to eight 3d€lition31 flags
for maximum tot31 of 12 flags with the 3mount of the proposed incre3se to
be determined by the County Man3ger or his designee, provided: 311
proposed flags 'Nould not be visible to motorists 310ng any front3ge
r03dways 3nd the County M3nager or his designee determines that the
display of the extr3 flags is essential to the theme 3nd design of the
development.
3. All flagpoles ,,".'ith 3 height in excess of 15 feet 3bove finished
gr3de or that extend mora than ten feet from any building that they
are 3ttached to shall be subject to the building permit process. As
a condition of permitting, the flagpole found3tion or att3chment
sh311 bo designod by 3 Florid3 registered engineer on 3 signed
and se31ed dr3wing showing construction det3ils and m3ximum
flag 3ro3 that is support3ble. Certified designing 3nd sealing shall
not be required where fl3gpoles 3re loc3ted 3t 3 dist3nce
exceeding their height plus fi':e faet from 311 structures (except
those dosigned solely for stor3go), property boundaries, utility
lines 3nd poles, 3nd pedestrian/vehicul3r 3ccessways 3nd
ro3dw3Ys open to the gener31 public or the rosidents of th3t
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community.
b. On single f3mily or duplex lots fl:3gpoles shall not oxceod 30 feet
in hoight abovo finishod grade. For all other rosidential zoned
parGels, flagpolos shall not excoed 35 feet in height from the
finished grade or extond more than 20 feet from :my building to
which thoy aro attached. In tho estatos, agricultural or
consorvation districts flagpoles shall not oxceed 35 feet in height
above finished grado. In all othor zoning districts, f1agpolos shall
not oxceed 50 feot in hoight from the finis hod grade, nor oxtend
more than 20 feet from any building to v:hich they aro attached,
nor shall tho width of tho flag exceod 30 percent of tho length of
the pole to which it is attachod.
c. 1\11 flags in all zoning districts shall have a minimum fi'.'o foot
setback from 311 proporty lines.
d. All fklgpoles that 3ro permitted must display their pormit numbor at
the b3se of the f13gpole in minimum 1/2 inch numorals.
11. Conservation Collier signs. In addition to othor signs allov.lod by this
Code, lands 3cquirod for tho Conservation Callier lands program shall
be aIlO'.~:ed to h:l'Je one ground sign having 3 maximum hoight of 8 feot
and 3 maximum sign are3 of 32 SqU3ro feet to idontify tho main presorve
entrance. This sign shall roquiro a permit and sh311 bo allowed if thero is
no principlo structure on the proporty.
12. TeFRfiJorary signs. 1\ permit is required to erect 3 tempOFal)' sign 3S set
forth in section 10.02.06 G. unloss othorv.'iso provided herein.
AppliGants for tempor3ry sign pormits shall pay tho fee ostablished for a
tempor3ry sign permit. TempoFary signs sh311 bo allo'Nod subject to the
rostrictions imposod by this section and othor relo'lant parts of this Code.
a. P-otftical sifJRs. Political signs sh311 be permitted subject to tho
following roquiroments:
i. Prior to the eroction, installing, pl3cing, or displaying of a
politiC31 sign a bulk tempor::uy pormit sh311 be obtainod.
Tho permit number Sh311 appear on ovory sign or on tho
pole supporting the sign. Tho fee for s3id bulk permit sh311
be 3S 3dopted by resolution by tho board of county
commissionors. All signs for tho candid:lte or the issuo for
which the permit '113S issuod must bo romovod within
sevon days 3f.ter the oloction, roferondum, or othor event
that tho sign pertains to. F3i1ure to timoly romovo each
such sign will constitute a sopar3te violation of this Codo
and tho permittoo ':.'ill bo subject to issuance of a cit3tion
from Collier County Code Enforcemont and all other
penalties allo'Nod by I3w.
ii. Political campaign signs or postors within rosidontially
zoned or usod proporty shall not oxcood four squaro foot in
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Politi~1 ~mpaign signs or postors will be permitted in all
othor zoning districts within a maximum copy area of 32
square feet per sign, and shall be lo~tod no c1osor than
ten foot to any property lino. The number of suoh signs
shall bo limitod to one signs for each lot or parcel por bulk
permit issued for oach ~ndidate or issue.
All supports shall be securoly built, constructod and
erectod to conform with the requiremonts of this Codo.
Tho maximum height of any politi~1 campaign sign or
poster, oxcept those that may bo affixod to a wall, shall be
limited to eight feet.
Politi~1 signs shall not be erectod until tho close date of
tho qualifying poriod as set forth in Section 99.061, Florida
Statutes as it may be amonded and shall be romo':od
within 7 calendar days after termination of candidacy duo
to withdrawal, elimination, or election to the offico or aftor
appro'lal or rojoction of tho issuo has oocurred.
Gr::mG op(ming signs. An occupant may display an on sito grand
opening sign not exceeding 32 squaro foot. The banner sign sholl
be anchorod and may be displayod on site for a period not
exceoding 11 days within the first throo months that tho occupant
is opon for businoss.
Specia,' (wonts signs. ^ speck:lI evonts sign not exceeding 32
square f.eet in sizo may be displayod to announco or advortiso
such tomporary usos as fairs, ~rni\<::lls, cirousos, rovivals,
sporting e':ents, or any public, charitable, oducational event. Such
sign shall bo locatod no oloser than ten foot to any property lino.
Suoh signs shall require a building permit. Spooial event signs
shall bo erected not moro than 15 calendar days prior to the
advertised event and shall be romoved within sevon oalendar
days after the o'/ent has t1kon place.
"Coming soon signs". ^ tomporary use permit may bo granted, at
the discretion of the County Manager or his dosignoo, for a
"coming soon" sign located within a non rosidential district. This
sign must not oxceed 32 square feet and tho temporary usa
pormit numbor must bo placod at tho base of the sign not less
than one half inch from the bottom. The sign must not bo
displayed for a poriod of more than six months from tho issuance
of tomporary uso permit or until tho issuanco of a pormit for tho
permanent sign, 'lJhichevor occurs first. ^ temporary uso pormit
will not bo issuod until a building pormit for tho principal structure
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sizo, and shall not bo lo~ted closer than five foot to any
property Iino. Political signs placed within rosidential
districts shall requiro writton permission from the property
ov:ner.
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is applied for. The non refundable f-oes for this temporary use
permit will be calculated by the bO~lrd of county commissioners
and are subject to change.
^ "coming soon" sign is defined as a ground sign used to inform
the public of the entry of a new business within a six month time
period. HO'IJO'Jer, this sign may not be located '''lithin any public
right of way or easement.
e. Holiday decorations. Seasonal decorations will be granted a
permit for a period of 30 days prior to the holiday they are
celebrating and will be removed no later than 15 days after the
holiday.
13. Specfa.' plXpOSO signs (OR site). Due to the unique and varied nature of
the following useE, additional signs may be required to provide the
desired level at ser\'iGe to the public. Spocial purpose signE shall be
permitted aE follo'NS:
a. rfma and tamporawre signs. One time and temperature sign
having a surboo area not exceeding 12 square feet shall be
permitted at each industrial, commercial or other non residontiolly
zoned property. Such signs may be affixed to the structure of a
pole or ground sign. Such sign Ehall require a building permit.
b. BarbQr Pc/o signs. All traditional size (not more than 54 inches in
height and not more than {) inches in diameter) and style barber
poles '....hich contain any illuminated moving or rotating part may
be pormittee as a la'N.ful sign if the following and all other
applicable requirements are mot:
i. Tho barber pole sign is attached to the exterior 'Nail of an
establishment providing tho services of a licensed barbor;
ii. Each such establishment (barbershop, salon, etc.) is
limited to only one barber pole sign;
iii. No barber pole sign may move or rotate except when the
establishment is open and previding the servicos of a
licensed barber; and
iv. 1\11 barber pole signs that illuminate, 'Nhether or not they
rotate, othe/"lt.'ise comply with section 5.06.06 C.16. for
illuminated signs.
14. Commorci::J!, busmQss park aRd moostrf::J! diroctioR3! or idoRtffication
signs. Directional or identification signs no greater th::m six squ3re feet
in size, four feet in height, and located internal to the subdi'lision or
de\'elopment :md with a minimum setbaGk of ten foet, may be allowed
subject to tho approval of the County Manager or his dosignee. Such
sign shall only be u!>ed to identify the location or direction of appro'.'ed
uses !>uch as sales centors, information centers, or the individual
component!> of the development. Directional or identification signs
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maintaining a common architectural theme may be combined into a single
sign not to oxcoed six feet in height and 84 square foet in area. Such
signs shall require a builging pormit. For sign:3ge to bo located along
the Goldon Gate Parkway, SOD sections 2.03.00, 2.03.09 and 2.03.07 and
the Golden Gate Master Plan. Logos shall not occupy more than 20
percont of tho directioml sign area ':.(hen said sign is more than six
square feet in area. Diroctional signs are also subjoct to restrictions of
soction 5.08.05 of this Code.
15. On promise signs within 3griG/;}Jw.~3( districts In tho rural 3griCUltlJr3.' ::Jr03
oosignated on tho f1:Jtl:Jro (::Jnd /;JSO m3p of tho growth m:1n3gomont pkm.
On premisos signs shall be permitted within agriculturally zoned or used
property, for agri commercial usos definod '::ithin the Collior County
zoning ordin::mco only, and subject to tho following rostrictions:
a. Ono polo or ground sign identifying the farm organization, locatod
at tho entrance or gato of oach stroet frontage, ami only for
pormitted agricultural uses. The maximum allow:3ble sign area for
each polo or ground sign sh:1I1 not oxcood 100 square feet with a
maximum height of 20 feet, and sh:311 be located a minimum of 15
feet from any property lines, public or private right of '.Vay or
easement.
i. On premise signs within agricultural zoned districts in the
urban area shall comply '.vith the requirements of section
5.06.04 of the Land Development Code.
b. Soason:31 farm signs (on site). One temporary ground sign, with a
maximum height of ten foot, and located a minimum of ten foet
from any proporty line, public or private right of way or easement,
identifying the farm, farm organization, entrance, or gate not
exceeding 32 square foet in area. This sign shall be used to
identify temporary agricultural offices so as to expe8ite tho
exportation of crops to various parts of the cOLJnty. Such signs
shall be permitted for a period not to excee8 30 days and may be
issued only twice in any c:llendar year. Such signs shall require a
building permit.
c. U Pic signs. One U Pic sign located at the entr::mco on each streot
frontage. The m:3ximum allo'A'able sign area for each U Pic sign
shall not exceed 32 square foet in are:3 and a m:3ximum height of
ten foet, and shall be 10c.:lted a minimum of ten foet from any
property line, public or private right of way or easement.
d. Wall, mansard c.:Inopy or awning signs l.'...ithin agricultural districts.
'Nail, mam;ard, canopy or awning signs shall be permitted '1.'ithin
agriculturally zonod or used proporty, for agri commerci:31 uses
defined within the Collier County zoning ordin::mce only, and
subject to the following restrictions:
I. One ':::311 or mansard, canopy or awning sign shall bo
permitted for each prinGipal use structuro on the parcol.
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Corner parcels or double frontage parsels sh~II be
allowed one sign per stroot frontage, but such signs sh~II
not be combined for the purpose of pl~cing the combinod
are~ on one ....l~II. Tho m~ximum ~IIo'/lablo displ3y ~rea for
~ny sign sh311 not be moro than 20 percont of the tot31
squ3ro foot3go of tho 'N~II to which it is 3fflxed, 3nd shall
not in ~ny (h]SO exceod 250 squ~re feet in ~ro3 per sign.
16. Off promf.sos diroctfoR::J.' signs. Off promisos diroction~1 signs 3ro
pormittod subject to roviow ~nd approv~1 of tho dosign and location of
such signs by the County M~n~ger or his dosigneo, or his designeo, if tho
follo'A'ing requiremonts ~ro met:
3. Off promisos direction~1 signs Sh311 only be permittod in
nonrosidonti3l1y zoned, or ~gricultur~1 districts.
b. No moro th~n halO one sidoe or one double sidod off promise
directional signs Sh311 bo pormittod, identifying the 10C3tion and
n~ture of a building, structuro, or usa 'J:hich is not visiblo from the
arterial roadway sorving such building, structure, or usos,
providod:
i. E~ch sign is not more than 12 square feet in ~ro~.
ii. The sign is not moro th~n eight feot in height ~bo\'e the
10....lest center grade of the arterial roadv.'ay.
iii. Tho sign is 10C3ted no closor th~n ton foot to ~ny proporty
fu:le:.
iv. Tho ~ppliC3nt must submit with the pormit appli(h]tion
notarized, written permission from the proporty ownor
'.vhero the off site sign is locatod.
v. The sign shall only bo locatod within 1,000 foot of the
intersection of the arterial roadway serving the building,
structuro, or use.
c. Off premises diroction31 signs sh311 not be 10C3ted closer th~n 50
feet from 3 residenti:::lIly zonoe district.
d. Off premises diroction31 signs sh~1I not bo located closor th~n 100
foot from ~nothor off promises diroction~1 sign.
17. 1.'!umfn3wd signs. All iIIumin~ted signs sh~II h~ve olectric~1 compononts,
connoctions, ~nd inst~lbtions th~t conform to the N~tion~1 ElectriC31
Code, ~nd all othor 3pplic3blo foder~I, st~to, 3nd local codes ~nd
regul3tions. Further, lighted signs sh~lI: be shielded in such ~ m3nner 3S
to produce no gl3re, h~zard or nuis~nce to motorists or occup~nts of
adj~cent proporties; nor be reflective or phosphoroscent; h3'1o ~ sto~dy
nonfluctu3ting or nonundul3ting light source.
5.06.05 Signs Exempt from These Regulations
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In :lddition to those signs identified elsewhere in this Code, the follO'.\'ing signs
3re exempt from the permit requirements of this Code, :lnd sh:lll be permitted in :III
districts subject to the limitations set forth below:
A. Signs roquirod to be m3int3ined or posted by law or government31 order,
rule, or rogukltion.
B. On premises directional signs, not exceeding six square feet in are3 3nd
four feet in height, intended to Klcilitate the movement of pedestri3ns and
vehicles within the site upon which such signs 3ro posted. On premises
directional signs shall be limited to two 3t each vehicle assess point 3nd
3 m3ximum of four intern:ll to the Ete\'elapment. Intern31 signs are not
intended to be roadily visible from the rO:ld. Direction31 signs 3re 31so
subject to rostrictions of section 5.06.04 C.13. of this Code.
C. One identifiC:ltion sign, profassion:ll nameplate, or occupational sign for
each profession:ll office, or business est:lblishment not to exceed two
squ3re feet in sign :lrea 3nd pl3ced flush 3g3inst 3 builEting Klce or
mailbox side, :lnd denoting only the name of the occupant 3nd, at the
occup:lnt's election, the occup:lnt's profession or spocial!)' and/or the
street ad dross of the premise.
D. Memorial pl3ques, cornerstones, historic31 t3blets, :lnd similar types of
commemor:ltive signs when cut into any m:lsonry surface or when
constructed of bronze or other noncombustible m3terbls.
E. "No Trosp3ssing," "No Dumping," or other prohibitory or s3fety type signs,
provided e3ch sign does not oxceed three square feet in sizo.
F. Ono ground or 'IIall "For S310," "For Ront," or simil3r sign por streot
frontage for each parcel, or lot loss th:ln ten :lcros in sizo.
G. One on promises sign for model homes, 3pprovod in conjunction with 3
tempor:lry use pormit in 3ny zoning district.
H. Tompor3ry open house signs (see subsoction 5.06.02 .^.. 3.).
I. Bulletin b03rds and idontification signs for public, ch:lrit:lblo, oducation31
or religious institutions located on tho premisos of s3id institutions 3nd not
excooding 12 square feot in size.
J. Signs locatod on fances or walls surrounding 3thletic fiolds, or v..ithin
sports 3ren3S, stadiums 3nd the like, not to exceed 32 square feot in size,
per sign. signs shall bo orionted along tho fence or \'1311 to faco tho field(E:)
or pl:lying 3roa, :lnd 3way from 3ny 3cijacent public or priv3te roads.
K. Tr:lffic control 3nd s:lf-ety signs or othor municip31, county, st3te or f-oder:ll
signs, log31 noticos, r:lilro3d crossing signs, d3nger signs 3nd such
tempor3ry omergency signs whon orected by 3n approprbte :luthority.
L. Windov: morch3ndiso displ3ys which 3m changed on 3 regul3r basis,
meaning no loss frequently th3n every 30 d3Ys.
M. Non olectric:lI, non illuminated ::md non reflectivo IA'indo'N signs not
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exceeding 25 porcont of e3ch window are3.
Signs located at the entr3nce dri'/o of residences loc3tod upon 2.25 3cro
lots or gre3ter, displ3ying tho n3me 3nd 3ddross of tho rosidont 3Ad not
oxcooding four square feot in 3rea.
Fl3gs, or insignias of govornmental, religious, ch3rit3ble, fratorn31 or other
nonprofit org3niz3tions when displayed on property ownod by or leased to
s3id organiz3tion. Non commorcbl flags th3t will bo flown on 3 fl3gpolo
that does not excood 15 feet in height 3bo'/e finishod gr3de or extend
more than ten foot from 3ny building thoy are 3ttached to, 3re 3110'N-oblo if
the number of flags dispklyed doos not exceed thoso describod in this
section 3nd the flagpoles do not require 3 certifiod design or bo soalod by
a Florida rogistorod onginoor 3S describod in this section 5.06.05.
Advortising 3nd identifying signs located on t3xicabs, busos, tr3i1oFs,
truoks, or vehicle bumpers, provided such sign does not viol3te seotion
5.06.06 of this Codo.
Religious displays th3t do not constitute advertising.
P3inting, repainting or cloaning without modifying the oxisting sign copy
or dosign of 3n advortising structure, or changos which are detorminod by
the County Man3ger or his designee to be less th3n 3 substantial
impr9\(ement.
Copy ch3ngos for shopping conters, the3tors, billboards or marqueos th3t
have routine changes of copy, or 3ro spocifically dosigned for oh3ngos of
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Ono ground or v.loII sign m3Y bo used as a construction sign by the
general oontr3ctor of the dovelopmont, within ooch front yarEt for 030h
parcel loss th3n ton 3oros in sizo.
TompoF3ry signs in conjunction with 3n 3ppro'Jed tempor::u}' usa permit.
Ono sign indicating only tho business's or est3blishmont's operation31
st3tus at th3t time m3Y be installed and iIIumin3ted insido that business or
est3blishmont, pro':ided s3id sign (1) doos not exoeed 2.25 square feet in
tot31 size, (2) has 3 cabinet enclosed on 311 sidos, (oxcopt for signs
illumin3ted with g::!s filled tubing 3k3 "neon") 3nd (3) includes 3 f-ront
panel th3t is c1e3r or tr~:mslucent (exoept for signs iIIumin3ted with g::!s
filled tubing 3ka "neon"). The only 311ow-3ble illumin3tion source(s) for s3id
sign is: inc3ndescent, fluorescent, halogen I3mp, Light Emitting Diode,
fibor optio light or g3S filled tubing (3ka "noon). Tho illumination sourco
must not f13sh, bdo, or incroaso in brightnoss, or chango color. Nothing in
this provision is to bo construed to allow 3 sign that would othorwise be
prohibited by this Code.
Intern31 directory signs for institution::!1 or governmental bcilities th3t
cannot bo soon from 3butting right of W3Y. E30h sign sh311 bo no highor
th<::m 6 feet in hoight or largor th3n 64 squ3re feot.
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X. Littor31 Shelf PI3nting Area signs, pro':ided such signs do not viol3te
section 3.05.10.'\.6 of this Code.
Y. Preserve Signs, provided such signs do not viol3te subsection 3.05.04 G
of this Code.
5.0&.0& Prohibited Signs
It sh311 be unl:Jwful to erect, C3use to be erected, maint:Jin or C3use to be
m:Jint3ined, 3ny sign not expressly 3uthorized by, or exempted from this Code. The
following signs 3re expressly prohibited:
A. Signs '#hich are in viol3tion of the building code or electrical code
adopted by Collier County.
B. /\b:mdoned signs.
C. Anim3ted or 3cti'fated signs, except specbl purpose time and
temper3turo signs 3nd barber pole signs complying with section 5.06.04
C.12.b.
D. Flashing signs or electronic reader bO:Jrds.
E. Rot:Jting signs or displays, except b:Jrber pole signs complying with
section 5.06.04 C.12.b.
F. IIlumin:Jted signs in 3ny residentblly zoned or used district, except
residenti31 identific3tion signs, residenti:J1 n:Jmepbtes, 3nd stroet signs
th:Jt are illuminated by soft or muted light. Nonresidential uses within
residenti311y used or zoned districts by condition31 use, PUD ordinance, or
as otherwise provided for within the kmd development code, sh311 be
allowed the uso of iIIumin3ted signs, subject to the 3ppro'f31 of tho
community services 3dministr3tor or his designeo.
G. Signs located upon, within, or othor\":ise encroaching upon county or
public rights af '..:ay, except 3S m3Y bE) permitted undor tho provisions of
Ordin3nce [No.] 82 91, :JS 3mended, 3nd those erected by 3
government31 3gency or required to be erocted by 3 govornmont:J1
3goncy.
H. Billbo:Jrds.
I. Strip lighted signs.
J. Neon type signs, except non exposed neon signs covored with 3n
op:Jque or translucent shield 'Nhich will provent r3di3tion of direct light,
within :III commercbl 3nd inductri31 districts.
K. Roof signs.
L. Port3blo signs.
M. Signs which resemble :lny offici31 sign or m3rker erected by 3ny
government31 3gency, or which by re:lson of position, sh3de or color,
Vlould conflict 'Nith tho propor function of any tr3ff.ic sign or sign31, or bo of
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a size, location, movement, content, color, or illumination which may be
reasonably confused with or construed as, or conceal, a traffic control
device.
State law references: Display of unauthorized traffic signs, signals or markings, F.S. S
316.077.
N. Signs, commonly referred to as snipe signs, made of any matori31
whatsoever and attached in any way to a utility pole, treo, fence post,
stake, stick or any other object located or situated on public or private
property, except as otherwise expressly allowed by, or exempted from
this Code.
O. VVind signs (except where permitted as part of this section of this Code).
P. Any sign which is located adjacent to a county right of ':K1Y within the
unincorporated areas of the county which sign W3S erectod, operated or
maintained without the permit required by section 10.02.06 ha'/ing been
issued by the County Manager or his designee shall bo removed as
pro'/ided in this section 5.06.06. Such signs shall include but are not
limited to structural signs, freestanding signs, [and] signs attaches or
affixed to structuros or other objects.
Q. .^.ny description or representation, in v:hate':er form, of nudity, sexual
conduct, or sexual excitement, when it:
1. Is patently offensive to contemporary standards in the adult
community as a ".'hole with respect to what is suitable sexual
material for minors; and
2. Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or
scientific value.
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Any sign v:hich emits audible sound, vapor, smoke, or gaseous m;Jtter.
!".ny sign which obstructs, conceals, hidos, or otherwise obscures from
view any official traffic or government sign, signal, or devioo.
Any sign '....hich employs motion, has visible mo':ing J'};J rts , or gi'/es the
illusion of motion (excluding time and temperature signs).
Any sign which is erected or maintained so as to obstruct any firefighting
equipment, window, door, or opening used as a means of ingress or
egress for fire escape purposos including ::my opening required f-or proper
light and ventilation.
Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard, or detriment to traffic safety by
reason of its size, location, movement, content, coloring, or method of
illumination, or by obstructing or distracting the vision of drivers or
pedestri;Jns.
Signs mounted on a vehicle, be it the roof, hood, trunk, bed, and so on,
'Nhere said sign is intended to attract or may distract the attention of
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motorists for the purpose of 3dvertising 3 business, product, service, or
the like, 'Nhether or not s3id vehicle is parked, or dri':en, excluding
emorgoncy vehicles, county tr3nsit vehicles providing directional or route
information, taxi c3bs, and delivery vehicles, whore 3 roof mountod sign
does not exceod two squaro foot. This section shall not apply to magnotic
type signs 3ffixod to or signs paintod on a vohicle, provided s3id vohiclo is
usod in the courso of opor3tion of a businoss, and which 3ro not
otherwise prohibited by this Code. It shall bo considerod un 13\v:Rl I to park
a ':ohicle 3nd.'or trailer with signs p3inted, mounted or 3ffixed, on site or
sites other than th3t at which the firm, product, or service 3dvertised on
such signs is offered.
Y. Any sign which uses f13shing or re':olving lights, or cont3ins the '..:ords
"Stop," "Look," "D3nger," or 3ny other '/Jords, phrase, symbol, or
ch3r3cter in such 3 m3nner 3S to interfere with, mislead, or confuse
vehicul3r tr3ffic.
Z. I\ny sign which 3dvertises or publicizes 3n 3ctivity not conducted on the
premises upon which the sign is maintainea, except 3S otherwise
provided for 'Nithin this Code.
AA. No sign sh311 be pl3ced or permitted as a priRGip31 use on 3ny property,
in 3ny zoning district except 3S follov:s: U Pic signs, political signs or
signs 3ppro'led by tempOr31)' permit pursu3nt to the time limitations set
forth herein.
BB. Infl3table signs.
CC. Accent lighting 3S defined in this Code.
DO. II1umin3ted signs, neon or other\':ise, installed inside businesses 3nd
intended to be seen from the outside. signs that comply with the
provisions of section 5.06.05 (V) of this Code 3re exempt from this
section.
EE. Hum3n direction31 signs. People in costumes 3dvertising stores or
products.
FF. Attachments to signs, such 3S b31100ns 3nd stro3mers.
GG. B~mner signs.
HH. Pennants.
II. Bench signs.
JJ. Signs that due to brilliance of the light boing emitted, it imp3irs vision of
p3ssing motorist.
KK. All signs expressly prohibited by this section 3nd their supporting
structures, shall be removed within 30 d3Ys of notif~C3tion that the sign is
prohibited by the County M3nager or his designee, or, within 30 d3YS of
the end of the 3mortiz3tion period cont3ined in section 9.03.03 D. or, in
the 31tern3tive, Sh311 be alterod so th3t they no longer viol3te this section.
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Billb03rds with an original cost of $100.00 or more, 3nd which h3VO boon
legally pormittod, Sh311 be treated 3S nonconforming signs 3nd removod
pursuant to soction 9.03.03 D.
5.06.07 Enforcemont
!.... Goner31. No sign Sh311 hero3ftor bo eroctod, placod, 31terod or movod unloss in
conformity with this Codo. All signs loc3ted '.vithin Collior County sh311 comply
with tho following ro~uiremonts:
1. The issuanco of a sign permit pursu3nt to the roquirements of this Code
sh311 not permit the construction or m3inton3nco of 3 sign or structuro in
viobtion of 3n existing county, st3te or foder3113'l1 or rogul3tion.
2. All signs for which 3 permit is ro~uired shall be subjoct to inspoctions by
tho County M3n3gor or his dosigneo. The County M:tna€Jer or his
designoe is hereby authorized to ontor upon any property or premisos to
ascert3in ...:hethor the provisions of this Codo aro boing adhorod to. Such
entr:mco shall bo m3de during Business hours, unless 3n omergoncy
exists. The County Man3gor or his dosignee f'R3Y order tho romoval of
any sign that is not in complianco '....ith the pro'.'isions of this Code, is
improperly maint3ined, or which '.vould constituto a hazard to the public
he31th, s3fety, 3nd 'Nolklro.
3. Tho County M3n3gor or his dosignee sh311 bo ch3rgod 'Nith intorpret3tion
and enforcemont of this Codo.
R Enforcement procoduros. '.'\thone'o'er, by tho provisions of this Code, tho
perform3nce of 3n 3ct is requirod or tho porformance of 3n 3Ct is prohibitod, 3
bilure to comply 'l/ith such provisions sh311 constituto 3 'o'iolotion of this Code.
1. The owner, ton3nt, and/or occup3nt of 3ny 13nd or structuro, or p3rt
thoroof, 3nd 3n architoct, builder, contr3ctor 3gont, or other porson '/.\ho
knO'.\lingly p3rticipates in, assists, directs, cro3tes or m3intaim: 3ny
situ::ltion th3t is contr31)' to tho ro~uir{)ments of this Code m3Y be hold
responsible for the viobtion 3nd bo subject to tho pon31tios and romedies
providod horein.
2. Whero any sign or p3rt theroof '/iol3tes this Codo, the County M::In3gor or
his designeo m3Y instituto 3ny appropriate 3ction or proceodings to
pro'lent, rostr3in, correct, or 3bate a viol3tion of this Codo, 3S provided by
law, including prosecution before the Collier County Codo Enforcoment
B03rd 3g3inst tho O'.vner, 3gent, lossoo, or othor persons m3int3ining the
sign, or OlJmer, or lessee of tho I3nd 'Nhoro the sign is loc3tod.
3. If 3 sign is in such condition 3S to bo in d3ngor of fulling, or is 3 men3co
to tho s::lfoty of porsons or proporty, or found to bo 3n immodiate 3nd
sorious d3ngor to the public bocauso of its uns3fe condition, tho
pro'lisions of section 2301.6 of the St::lnd3rd Building Code, 3E: 3dopted
by Collior County shall gO'/orn.
-1. Code onforcemont sh311 immedi3tely romovo ::III signs in viol3tion of this
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Section th:Jt :Jre located in or upon public rights of W\lY or public property.
5. Pen:Jlties. If :Jny person, f~rm or oorpor:Jtion, whether public or private, or
other entity bils or refuses to obey or comply with or viol::ltes ::lny of the
provisions of this Code, suoh person, firm, corpor::ltion, or other entity,
upon con'Action of such offense, sh::lll be guilty of :J misdemeanor and
sh:JII be punished by ::l fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment not
to exceed 60 d:JYs in the county jail, or both, in the discretion of the oourt.
E::lch viol:Jtion or noncompli:::Jnce sh:J1I be considered a separ3te :Jnd
distinct off-onse. Further, e::lch d3Y of oontinued '1iokltion or
noncompli:::Jnoe sh::lll be considered 3S a separ3te offense.
3. Nothing herein contained shall prevent or restrict the county from
taking such other I3'Nful action in :my court of oompetent
jurisdiotion 3S is neoess::lry to prevent or remedy ::lny viol::ltion or
noncompliance. Suoh other b'.vful actions sh::lll inolude, but sh::lll
not be limited to, 3n equit3ble 3ction for injunctive relief or ::In
action :Jt law for d::lm::lges.
b. Further, nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the
county from proseouting ::my viol3tion of this Code by means of 3
code enforcement bO::lrd est3blishoEl pursuant to the subsidi:::Jry of
F.S. Ch::lptor 162.
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5.06.00 SIGN REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS BY LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
A. Definitions. The definitions of the followina terms shall apply to the reauirements
of the Land Development Code. in particular this section 5.06.00. to be known as
the "Collier County Sian Code."
Activated sian: Any sion which contains or uses for illumination any liaht.
liohtino device. or liahts which chanoe color. flash. or alternate; or chanoe
appearance of said sian or any part thereof automatically; any sian which
contains movina parts as part of its normal operation. such as rotatina sians,
shall be considered an activated sion.
Animated/Activated sian: A sion depictina or involvino action. motion.
throuoh electrical or mechanical means.
Awnina sian: (aka canODV sian or marauee sian): A sian suspended from
or formina part of a shelter supported partially or entirely by the exterior wall of a
buildina or structure.
Banner sian: A temporary sian on Iiahtweiaht material and either enclosed
or not enclosed on a riaid frame. and secured or mounted to allow motion caused
by the atmosphere.
Billboard sian: A sian advertisina an establishment. merchandise. service.
or entertainment, which is not sold. produced. manufactured, or furnished at the
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premises upon which the sian is located
Bulk permit: A permit issued for any number of sians.
Canopy sian: (See Awnina. sian.)
Chanaeable copy: A sian or portion of a sian upon which messaQes may
be chanaed manually throuah the utilization of attachable letters. numbers,
symbols and other similar araphics which are mounted in or on a track system.
Construction sian: A sion erected on premises under construction.
Directional sian: A around or wall sian located within. or at the exit or
entrance of a parcel or development.
Directory sian: A sian located at the entrance to a multiple-occupancy
parcel or multiple parcels developed under a unified plan of development. This
sian may be a freestandina (pole. monument or around), awnina. or wall sian.
Double-faced sian: A sian havina two display surfaces. displaYina the
same COpy on both faces, which are parallel and back-to-back and not more than
24 inches apart. Double-faced sians shall be measured by only one side if both
sides display the same messaoe/araphics.
Electric sian: Any sian containina electrical wirina, but not includina sians
illuminated by exterior Iiaht sources. such as f1oodliahts.
Flaa: A sian made of material secured on 1 side from a f1aapole such that
the siQn material hanas when not set in motion by the movement of air.
Flaapo/e: A freestandina, around mounted. structure or a structure
mounted to a buildina. or to the roof of a buildina and used for the sole purpose
of displayina a f1aa.
Freestandina sian: (See Pole sian.)
Ground sian: A sian that is supported by one or more columns. upriaht
poles, or braces extended from the around or from an obiect on the around. or
that is erected on the around. where no part of the sian is attached to any part of
a buildina.
Hand-held sian: A sian held or waved by a person.
Illuminated sian: An illuminated sian is one which either: (a) provides
artificial liaht throuah exposed bulbs. lamps. or luminous tubes on the sian
surface; (b) emits Iiaht throuah transparent or translucent material from a source
within the sian: or (c) reflects Iiaht from a source intentionally directed upon it.
Inflatable sian: Any obiect made of plastic, vinyl, or other similar material
that. when inflated with aas or air. represents. advertises. or otherwise draws
attention to a product. service, or activity.
Institutional use: Five or more contiauous acres developed under unified
ownership as part of a unified plan of development and used predominantly for
educational. medical or aovernmental purposes.
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Mansard sian: Any sian which is attached to a mansard-style roof with the
face parallel to the structure to which it is attached and which does not proiect
more than 18 inches from such structure. or above the roofline. Mansard sians
shall be considered wall sians.
Marauee sian: (See Awnina sian.)
Mobile billboard. Any sian displayed upon a vehicle where the principal
purpose of the vehicle is not oeneral transportation, but the display of the sian
itself.
Monument sian: A oround sian with low overall heiaht. Typically. the
base is nearly as wide as the sian itself.
Mural sian: A sian that is a paintino or an artistic work comprised of
photooraphs or arranaements of color that displays a commercial or
noncommercial messaoe. relies solely on the side of the buildina for rioid
structural support. and is painted on the buildina or depicted on vinyl. fabric. or
other similarly flexible materials that is held in place flush or flat aaainst the
surface of a buildina.
Nonconformina sian: Any sian or advertisina structure lawfully in
existence within Collier County on the date this ordinance became effective
(November 14, 1991) or was subseauently amended. which by its heioht. area.
location, use or structure does not conform to the reauirements of the sian code.
This definition shall not be construed to include sians specifically prohibited by
this LDC.
Off-Dremise directional sian: A sion that is displayed for a buildina.
structure, or use that is located on another premise. A billboard is not an off-
premise directional sion.
On-Dremises sian: A sion displayed on a premises. A sian containina non-
commercial speech is considered an on-premises sian.
Pennant sian: A trianaular shaped sian or series of sians made of paper.
plastic. or fabric of any kind intended to be huna by beina tethered alona its base.
Permanent sian: A sion which is affixed to a buildina or the around in
such a manner as to be immobile.
Pole sian: A sian, 8 feet in heiaht or areater that is independent of support
from any buildina. that is mounted on freestandina poles or other supports.
Portable sian: Any sian which is desianed to be transported by trailer or
on its own wheels. even thouah the wheels may be removed and the remainina
chassis is attached to the around. It is characteristic of such sian that a portion of
the space provided for display consists of a chanaeable copy sian.
Proiectina sian: Any sian which is attached to and which proiects, more
than 18 inches from the outside wall of anv buildinq or structure. excludinq wall.
marauee. and canopy sians.
Real estate sian: A around or buildina sian erected on premises for sale.
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lease, or exchanae.
Reasonable repairs and maintenance: The work necessary to keep the
sian. includina the sian structure. in a aood state of repair: but shall not include
replacement of materials in the sian structure or any chanae to the Qraphics or
messaae displayed.
Revolvina sian (a/k/a rotatina sian): Any sian so erected or constructed as
to periodically or continuously chanae the direction toward which any plane
containinQ the display surface is oriented.
Roof sian: Any sian erected. constructed. or maintained either on the roof.
or more than 18 inches above the roof of any buildinQ.
Sandwich board/sidewalk sian: A sian not secured or attached to the
Qround or surface upon which it is located. but supported by its own frame and
most often formina the cross-sectional shape of the letter A when viewed from
the side. Sandwich board/sidewalk sians are not considered portable sians.
Sian: Any visual representation intended to advertise. identify. or
communicate information to attract the attention of the public for any puroose and
includes any symbols. letters. fiaures. illustrations. araphics or forms painted or
otherwise affixed to any structure or device.
Sian area: The entire area within the periphery of a reaular aeometric
form or combination of reaular aeometric forms comprisinQ all of the display area
of the sian and includinQ all the elements of the matter displayed. SiQns
consistina of detached letters shall also be measured as defined above.
Sian face: The area. display surface. or part of a sian on which the
Qraphic is placed.
Sian structure: Any structure which supports or is capable of supportina
sian. This definition shall not include a buildina to which a sian is attached.
SniDe sian: A sian made of any material and attached to a utility pole.
tree. fence post. stake. stick. mailbox. or any similar obiect.
TemDorarv sian: A sian bearina a messaae which is displaved before.
durina and after an event. to which the sian relates. and which is scheduled to
take place at a specific time and place.
Unified develoDment Dlan: Land. under unified control. to be planned and
developed as a whole in a sinale development or a proarammed series of
development phases.
V-shaDed sian: Two sinale-face freestandina sians that are constructed in
the form of a "V" when viewed from above, provided the internal anale at the
apex is not more than 90 dearees. and the two faces are not separated by more
than six inches at the apex and displayina the same messaae on both faces.
Wall sian. fascia or DaraDet: A sian affixed in a manner to any exterior
wall of a buildina or structure. and which is parallel to and proiects not more than
18 inches from the buildina or structure wall. and which does not extend more
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than 18 inches above the roof line of the main buildinq. Siqns attached to parapet
walls shall not exceed the heiqht of the parapet wall.
Window sian: A window siqn which is painted on, attached to. or visible
throuQh a window. excludinq displavs of merchandise.
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5.06.01 Generallv
A. Purpose and intent. The purpose of this sian code is to provide minimum control
of siems necessary to promote the health, safety and aeneral welfare of the
citizens of Collier County. Florida. by lessenina hazards to pedestrians and
vehicular traffic. by preservina property values. by preventina unsiahtly and
detrimental sians that detract from the aesthetic appeal of the county and lead to
economic decline and bliaht. by preventina sians from reachina such excessive
size and numbers that they obscure one another to the detriment of the county.
by assurina aood and attractive desian that will strenathen the county's
appearance and economic base. and by preservina the riaht of free speech and
expression in the display of sians.
5.06.02 Development Standards for Sians within Residential Districts
A. Noncommercial siems are allowed in all districts and may be substituted for any
sian expressly allowed under this ordinance. and any sian permitted by this
ordinance may display a noncommercial messaae. Noncommercial sians are
subiect to the same permit reauirements. restrictions on size and type. and other
conditions and specifications as apply to the sian for which they are beina
substituted.
B. Applicabilitv. Sians within residential zonina districts. and in desianated
residential portions of PUD zoned properties shall be permitted as provided for in
this section.
1. Development standards.
a. Maximum allowable heiaht. All sians within residential zonina
districts. and as applicable to desianated residential portions of
PUD zoned properties. are limited to a maximum heiaht of 8 feet.
or as otherwise provided within this Code. Heiaht shall be
measured from the lowest centerline arade of the nearest public or
private riaht-of-wav or easement to the uppermost portion of the
sian structure.
b. Minimum setback. All sians within residential zonina districts and
as applicable to desianated residential portions of PUD zoned
properties shall be located no closer than ten feet from the
property line. unless otherwise noted below or as provided for in
section 9.03.07 of the LDC. When a property line encompasses a
portion of the roadway. then the setback shall be no less than 10
feet from the edae of the roadway. paved surface or back of the
curb. as applicable, unless otherwise provided for in this section.
c. If the applicant is not the property owner. then a COpy of a
notarized authorization letter between the property owner or
property manaaer and the applicant is reauired. specifically
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authorizinq approval of the erection of a sian on the subiect
parcel.
d. Double-faced sians shall be measured by only one side if both
sides are the same.
e. The use of fluorescent colors on siqns is prohibited
f. The permit number shall be displayed or affixed at the base of the
sian structure and shall have the same life expectancy as the
sian. Such permit number shall be clearly leqible to a person
standina 5 feet in front of the base of the sian and. in no case.
shall the permit number be less than ~ inch in size
2. Real estate siems. The followinq sians classified as real estate sians
shall be permitted in residential districts subiect to the following.
a. One around sian with a maximum heiqht of 6 feet or wall. with a
maximum area of 4 square feet. per street frontaae for each
parcel. or lot less than 1 acre in size. Such sian shall be located
no closer than 10 feet from any adiacent residential property and
may be placed UP to the property line abuttina a riaht-of-wav.
provided it is a minimum of 10 feet from the edqe of the roadway,
paved surface or back of the curb. as applicable. No buildinq
permit is required.
b. One around sian with a maximum heiqht of 8 feet or wall sian.
with a maximum sian area of 12 square feet. per street frontaae
for each parcel. or lot 1-10 acres in size. No buildina permit
required.
c. One pole sian with a maximum heiqht of 15 feet or wall sian,
with a maximum sian area of 64 square feet. per street frontaae
for each parcel or lot in excess of 10 acres. A buildina permit is
required.
d. Real estate sians shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any
property line.
e. A real estate sian shall be removed within 7 days after a sale.
rental. or exchanae has been completed. A sian advertisinq that
a property has been sold or leased shall not be displayed for more
than 14 days after it is installed.
3. Open House SiQns.
a. Off-premises open house sians.
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i. Sians may only be displayed on supervised open house
days, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. No
flaas, pennants, balloons. or other attention type devices
may be used with such sians and they shall not be liahted
or illuminated in any manner.
ii. One sian may be placed in the public riaht-of-way
abuttina the subiect property no closer than 10 feet from
the edae of the roadway. paved surface or back of the
curb. as applicable. No buildinq or riqht-of-way permit is
required.
iii. Two sians may be placed within the public riaht-of-way
for a supervised open house that is available for immediate
viewinq and examination by prospective buyers. renters.
and/or lessees. Such sians shall be located no closer
than 100 feet from another sian providinq direction. (No
buildina or riqht-of-way permit required.)
iv. Sians shall not exceed 4 square feet in area and 4 feet in
heiqht; however. any such sian placed at an intersection
may not exceed 29 inches in heiaht as per section 6.05.05
of this Code.
v. Sians may be placed in the riaht-of-way no closer than 10
feet from the edae of the roadway. paved surface or back
of the curb. as applicable. and shall not interfere with the
visibility of pedestrians or motorists. Additionally. sians
shall not be located within any median.
vi. Sian Removal. Retrieval, and Disposal. Off-premises
open house sians shall be prohibited except as specified
above. Any such sian found to be in violation of this
section shall be removed by the County Manaaer or
desiqnee. All such removed sians are subiect to disposal
by the County. This section shall not inhibit nor prevent
any other enforcement actions that may be deemed
appropriate.
4. Construction sians. Sians may be erected and located upon the site
under construction. Such sians shall be securely built and allowed under
the followinq restrictions.
a. One around sian with a maximum heiqht of 6 feet or wall sian,
with a maximum sian area of 4 square feet. may be used as a
construction sian or as a permit board within each front yard for
each parcel less than one acre in size. No buildina permit is
required.
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b. One around sh:m with a maximum heiaht of 8 feet or wall sian.
with a maximum sian area of 12 square feet. may be used as a
construction sian or as a permit board. within each front yard
for each parcel 1-10 acres in size. No buildinQ permit is required.
c. One pole sian with a maximum heiQht of 15 feet or wall sian,
with a maximum sian area of 64 square feet. may be used as a
construction sian or as a permit board. within each front yard
for each parcel in excess of 10 acres. A buildina permit is
required.
d. In addition to those sians identified above, 1 around or wall sian.
with a maximum sian area of 4 square feet and a maximum
heiaht of 6 feet. may be used as a construction sian reQardless
of parcel size. No buildina permit reauired.
e. Construction sians may be placed on a site when either a
buildina permit is issued or a permit is issued to clear the site. All
constructions sians shall be removed prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy for the structure.
5. On-Dremises directional sians. Directional sians no Qreater than 4 square
feet in area. 4 feet in heiaht. and located internal to the subdivision or
development may be allowed under the followina restrictions.
a. Each sian shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the edae
of the roadway. paved surface or back of the curb. as applicable.
b. These sians may be combined into 1 sian with a maximum area
of 24 square feet and a maximum heiaht of 8 feet. Such combined
sians reQuire a buildina permit.
6. On-Dremises sians within residential districts. Two around sians with a
maximum heiaht of 8 feet or wall, residential entrance or aate sians with
a maximum heiaht of 8 feet may be located at each entrance to a multi-
family or sinale-family development and mobile home or recreational
vehicle park subiect to the followina requirements:
a. Such sians shall maintain a 10-foot setback from any property
line unless placed on a fence or wall subiect to the restrictions set
forth in section 5.03.02 "Fences and Walls." Furthermore. bridae
sians located on private bridaes directly leadinQ to private
communities shall not be considered off-premises sians. Bridae
sians complyina with the requirements of section 5.06.02 may be
substituted for around or wall sians in residential districts.
b. The around or wall sians shall not exceed a combined area of 64
square feet. and shall not exceed the heiqht or lenath of the wall
or aate upon which it is located.
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C. Architectural embellishments less than 10 square feet in area shall
not be considered sians and shall be allowed throuohout the
development. However, should such architectural
embellishments be located closer than 10 feet to any sian. then
the architectural embellishment shall be counted toward the
permitted sian area of such sian.
d. Official Address Numbers or ranQe of Official Address Numbers
shall be displayed in numerals at least 6 inches hiQh on the upper
50 percent of the sian face and located such that it shall not be
covered by landscapinQ or other appurtenances. Where sians
are erected on streets that do not match the Official Address
Number of the buildina. no address numbers shall be posted on
the sian.
7. Sians for nonresidential uses within residential zoninQ districts and as
applicable to desiQnated residential portions of PUD zoned properties:
a. Such sians shall follow the requirements for sians within
nonresidential districts. except as follows:
i. Illuminated sians shall not be allowed facinQ residential
uses unless the nonresidential use is separated from the
residential use by an arterial or collector road.
ii. Commercial siQnaQe for conditional uses within
residential and aoricultural districts.
8. Conditional uses within the residential and aaricultural districts.
a. Properties oranted conditional uses within the residential district
are permitted one wall sian with a maximum of 32 square feet.
Corner lots are permitted two such wall sians.
b. Properties Qranted conditional uses within the aQricultural district
in the urban area, residential and estates districts with a street
frontaae of 150 feet or more are permitted a around sian with a
maximum heiQht of 8 feet and a maximum area of 44 square feet.
9. Sinale-familv residential sians. In all residential land use districts and
aQricultural district properties used for sino Ie-family residential use as
desiQnated in the Collier County Land Development Code.
a. One noncommercial around or wall sian shall be allowed per
premise. not to exceed 6 square feet in sian area or 3 feet in
heioht.
b. Home occupation sians are not permitted. See section 5.02.00.
c. Nothinq contained in this section shall be construed to permit the
display of sians when otherwise prohibited or restricted by private
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restrictions or covenants of residential property.
10. Mobile billboard. It shall be unlawful for any person to display any mobile
billboard.
11 . Flaas & FlaaDoles. Residential properties includino Estates. Con &
Aoricultural zoned districts with residential uses that have been issued a
certificate of occupancy are permitted UP to three flaas on a sinole flao-
pole.
a. On sinole-family and duplex lots a flaopole shall not exceed 30
feet in heioht above finished orade or extend more than 20 feet
from any buildina to which it is are attached.
b. On all other residentially zoned parcels a flaopole shall not
exceed 35 feet in heioht above finished orade or extend more than
20 feet from any buildina to which it is attached.
c. Residential developments at least 10 acres in size havino
multiple entrances. may have UP to 3 f1aopoles at each entrance
that provides inoress!eoress oft an arterial or collector road.
provided that there is a minimum 300-foot separation between
entrances.
i. Four additional f1aopoles may be permitted within a
residential development provided that the f1aopoles are
not visible to motorists alono any frontaae roadways.
d. Flaopoles in excess of 15 feet shall have the f1aopole foundation
or flaopole attachment desion!construction plan sioned and sealed
by a professional enoineer licensed in the State of Florida. The
desion!construction plan shall indicate the maximum flaa area that
the f1aopole is capable of supportino.
e. All flaopoles shall have a minimum five foot setback from all
property lines.
f. All f1aopoles that are permitted must display their permit number at
the base of the f1aopole in. at minimum, ~ inch numerals.
5.06.03 Development Standards for Siqns for Institutional Uses
A. Applicability. These re~uirements apply to si~ms for institutional use facilities
where sians are informational and contain no commercial messaoe.
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1. Sianaoe for these facilities is exempt from the reauirements provided in
section 5.06.02 B.8. Conditional uses within residential and aaricultural
districts.
2. In addition, the number of sians. location and distance restrictions per
section 5.06.04 E. shall not apply to institutional use sianaae.
3. Applications for such sian permits must be applied for accordino to the
reauirements of section 5.06.11 of the LDC.
5.06.04 Development Standards for Sians in Nonresidential Districts.
A. Noncommercial sians are allowed in all districts and may be substituted for any
sian expressly allowed under this ordinance, and any sian permitted by this
ordinance may display a noncommercial messaae. Noncommercial sians are
subiect to the same permit reauirements. restrictions on size and type. and other
conditions and specifications as apply to the sian for which they are beina
substituted.
B. Applicability. Sians within nonresidential zonina districts and in desianated
nonresidential portions of PUD zoned properties shall be permitted as provided
for in this section.
C. Development standards.
1. The maximum size limitation shall apply to each structure. Pole or
oround sians may be placed back to back or in V-type construction. when
both sides bear the same araphic display; then such sion structure shall
be considered as one sion.
2. Spot or f1oodliohts shall be permitted only where such spot or f100dliaht is
non-revolvina and said Iiaht shines only on the owner's premises or sians
and away from any riaht-of-way.
3. The use of accent Iiahtina as defined by the Land Development Code is
prohibited on sians.
4. The use of fluorescent colors on sians is prohibited.
5. If the applicant is not the owner of the property, then a COpy of a notarized
authorization letter between the property owner or property manaoer and
the applicant is reauired. specifically authorizina approval of the erection
of a sian on the subiect parcel.
6. Official Address Numbers and/or the ranae of Official Address Numbers
shall be posted within the upper third portion of the sian face for
commercial sionaae that utilizes the followina sian types: pole sian.
around sian. and directory sian. Address numbers on sians shall be a
minimum heiqht of 8 inches. Where sians are erected on streets that do
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not match the buildina address. no address numbers shall be posted on
the sian. Address numbers shall not count as siqn messaqe or qraphics.
unless address numbers exceed 12 inches in heiqht.
7. The permit number shall be displayed or affixed at the base of the sian
structure and shall have the same life expectancy as the sian. Such
permit number shall be clearly leqible to a person standinq 5 feet in front
of the base of the sian and, in no case. shall the permit number be less
than ~ inch in heiqht.
8. Double-faced sians shall be measured by one side only if both sides
display the same qraphics.
9. No siqns shall be permitted on a vacant lot or parcel. unless a bujldinq
permit or clearinq permit has been issued, with the exception of real
estate sians which may be allowed on parcels less than 10 acres.
D. Real estate sians shall be permitted in nonresidential districts subiect to the
followinq:
1. One around sian with a maximum heiqht of 10 feet or wall sian with a
maximum sian area of 12 square feet per street frontaae for each
parcel. or lot less than 1 acre in size. No buildinq permit is required.
2. One around sian with a maximum heiqht of 10 feet or wall sian with a
maximum area of 32 square feet per street frontaae for each parcel. or
lot of1-10 acres in size. No buildina permit is required.
3. One around sian with a maximum heiqht of 15 feet or wall sian with a
maximum sian area of 64 square feet per street frontaae for each
parcel or lot in excess of 10 acres in size. A building permit is required.
4. Real estate siqns shall be located no closer than 10 feet from any
property line. When a property line encompasses a portion of the road,
then the setback shall be no less than 10 feet from the edqe of the
roadway. paved surface or back of the curb. as applicable. unless
otherwise provided for in this section.
5. Real estate sians shall be removed when an applicable temporary use
permit has expired. or within 7 days of any of the followinq conditions:
ownership has chanqed: or. the property is no lonqer for sale, rent. lease
or exchanqe.
E. Construction siqns. Sians may be erected and located upon a site under
construction. Such sians shall be securely built. and allowed under the followinq
1. Sians shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any property line.
2. One around sian with a maximum heiQht of 10 feet or wall sian with a
maximum sian area of 12 square feet is allowed within each front yard
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for each parcel less than one acre in size. No buildina permit is required.
3. One around sian with a maximum heiaht of 10 feet or wall sian with a
maximum sian area of 32 square feet is allowed within each front yard
for each parcel 1-10 acres in area. No buildina permit is required.
4. One pole sian with a maximum heiaht of 15 feet or wall sian. with a
maximum sian area of 64 square feet is allowed within each front yard
for each parcel in excess of 10 acres in size. A buildina permit is
required.
5. In addition to those si~ms identified above. 1 around or wall sian. with a
maximum area of 4 square feet and a maximum heiaht of 6 feet, may be
used as a construction sian reQardless of parcel size. No buildina
permit reauired.
6. Construction sians may be placed on a site when either a buildina
permit is issued or a permit is issued to clear the site. All constructions
sians shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy
for the structure.
F. On-premise sians. On-premises pole sians. around sians. proiectina sians.
wall sians. and mansard sians shall be allowed in all nonresidential zoninQ
districts subiect to the restrictions below:
1. Pole or Qround sians. Sinale-occupancy or multiple-occupancy parcels.
havina frontaae of 150 feet or more on a public street. or combined
public street frontaae of 220 linear feet or more for corner lots. shall be
permitted one pole or around sian. Additional pole or around sians
may be permitted provided that there is a minimum of a 1,OOO-foot
separation between such sians, and all setback requirements are met. In
no case shall the number of pole or around sians exceed 2 per street
frontaae.
a. Maximum allowable heiaht. All pole or around sians within
nonresidential zonina districts and as applicable to desianated
nonresidential portions of PUD zoned properties are limited to a
maximum heiaht of 15 feet when located alona an arterial or
collector road and 12 feet for all other roads, except as otherwise
provided herein. Heiaht shall be measured from the lowest
centerline arade of the nearest public or private riaht-of-way or
easement to the uppermost portion of the sian structure.
b. Minimum setback. All pole or around sians within nonresidential
zonina districts, and as applicable to desianated nonresidential
portions of PUD zoned properties. shall be located no closer than
10 feet from anv property line.
c. Maximum allowable sian area: 80 sauare feet for pole or around
si~:ms located alona an arterial or collector road and 60 sauare
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feet for all other roads.
d. Pole sians shall provide a pole cover no less than 50 percent of
the width of the sian. with architectural desiqn features includina
colors and or materials common to those used in the desiqn of the
buildina to which the sian is accessory.
e. A minimum 100 sauare foot landscapina area shall be provided
around the base of any around sian or Dole sian.
t. Ground sians for smaller lots. Sinale occupancy or multiple
occupancy Darcels shall be allowed 1 around sian provided the
followinq minimum reauirements. as applicable. are met.:
i. For those lots or Darcels with public road frontaae of no
less than 100 feet. but UP to 149.9 feet. or a combined
public street frontaae of no less than 150 feet but less
than 219.9 feet for corner lots or Darcels:
a) No portion of the around sian may be located
closer than 10 feet from any property line.
b) A landscapinq area of no less than 100 sauare feet
shall be provided around the base of the around
sian.
c) The around sian desian shall include features
common to those used in the desiqn of the
buildina{s) to which the sian is accessory.
d) The around sian may be double-sided but cannot
be placed in a V-shape.
e) Any illumination of the sian shall be non-revolvina
and shine away from any riaht-of-wav. An
electrical permit is reauired and the sian shall meet
the standards of the National Electric Code, as
adopted by Collier County.
f) The Official Address Numbers and/or the ranqe of
Official Address Numbers for the property shall be
displayed in numerals at least 8 inches hiqh on all
of the sian faces and shall be located so as to not
be covered by landscapina or other impediments;
Address numbers shall not count as sian message
or araphics. unless address numbers exceed 12
inches in heiaht.
q) No other freestandina sians shall be allowed on
the same lot or Darcel.
ii. For those lots or Darcels with frontaae of 121 to 149.9
feet. or a combined public street frontaae of no less than
150 feet for corner lots or Darcels but less than 219.9 feet:
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a) The around sian shall be limited to 8 feet in heiqht.
as measured from the lowest centerline Qrade of
the nearest public road to the uppermost portion of
the sian structure reqardless of the roadway
classification; and
b) The maximum allowable siQn area is 32 square feet
iii. In addition. for those lots or parcels with frontaae of 100
to 120.9 feet:
a) The Qround siqn shall be limited to 6 feet in heiqht.
as measured from the lowest centerline Qrade of
the nearest public road to the uppermost portion of
the sian structure reqardless of the roadway
classification; and
b) The maximum allowable sian area is 16 square
feet.
2. Outparcels. In addition to the above requirements. sians for outparcels.
reqardless of the size of an outparcel. shall be limited to the followinq:
a. In addition to any wall sians permitted by this Code. outparcels
may by allowed 1 additional 60 square foot wall sian facinq the
shoppina center if the additional sian is not oriented towards any
public riaht-of-wav. In no case shall the number of wall sians for
an outparcel exceed 2 sians: and,
b. A sinqle around sian for outparcels havinq a frontaae of 150
feet or more. not to exceed 60 square feet. Ground sians shall be
limited to eiqht feet in heiqht.
3. Directory Siqns. Multiple-occupancy parcels or multiple parcels
developed under a unified development plan. with a minimum of 8
independent units, and containinq 25.000 square feet or more of leasable
floor area will be permitted 1 directory sian. One directory siqn.
containinq a minimum of 4 panels and a maximum of 8 panels shall be
permitted for 1 sinqle entrance on each public street.
a. The maximum heiqht for directory siqns is limited to 20 feet.
Heiqht shall be measured from the lowest centerline qrade of the
nearest public or private riaht-of-wav or easement to the
uppermost portion of the sian structure.
b. Directory sians shall not be closer than 15 feet from the property
line. unless otherwise noted below or as provided for in section
9.03.07.
c. Maximum allowable sian area: 150 square feet for directory
sians.
d. A minimum 100 square foot landscapinq area shall be provided
around the base of any directory sian.
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4. Wall. mansard. canopy or awnina siqns. One wall. mansard. canopy or
awnina sian shall be permitted for each sinqle-occupancy parcel. or for
each unit in a multiple-occupancy parcel. End units within shoppina
centers and multiple-occupancy parcels. or sinale occupancy parcels
where there is double frontaae on a public riqht-of-way, shall be allowed
2 sians. but such sians shall not be placed on one wall. Retail
businesses with a floor area of laraer than 25.000 square feet and a front
wall lenath of more than 200 linear feet. are allowed 3 wall sians;
however, the combined area of those siqns shall not exceed the
maximum allowable display area for sians by this Code.
a. The maximum allowable display area for siqns shall not be more
than 20 percent of the total square footaqe of the visual facade
includinq windows of the buildina to which the sian will be
attached and shall not. in any case. exceed 150 square feet for
buildinas or units UP to 24.999 square feet. 200 square feet for
buildinas or units between 25.000 and 59,999 square feet and
250 square feet for buildinas over 60.000 square feet in area.
b. No wall sian shall exceed 80 percent of the width of the unit(s) or
the buildina with a minimum of 10 percent clear area on each
outer edae of the unites) or of the buildina. The clear area:
however. may be reduced in width or eliminated if it interferes with
the architectural features of the unit(s) or the buildina.
c. No wall or mansard sian shall proiect more than 18 inches from
the buildina or roofline or exceed the heiqht of the parapet wall to
which it is attached.
d. Additional sians are allowed on facades located interior to
courtyards and shoppina malls and the like provided the sians are
not visible from any public property (e.a. street. riaht-of-wav.
sidewalk. alley). interior drive. parkina lot or adiacent private
property.
e. In addition. any non-illuminated sian located in a window shall not
exceed 25 percent of the window area. No buildinq permit
reauired.
i. Siqns located in windows shall not be illuminated in any
manner with the followina exception:
a) One sian per business establishment that is
located in a window may have 2.25 sauare feet of
illuminated sianaae.
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f. Multi-story buildinas with 3 or more stories are limited to 1 wall
sian per street frontaae not to exceed a maximum of 2 wall
sians per buildina. but such sians shall not be placed on the
same wall.
i. Wall sians may be located in the uppermost portion of the
buildina not to exceed the main roof or parapet. A
notarized authorization letter is reauired at the time of
buildina permit submittal from the property owner or
property manaaement company aivina authorization as to
which tenant sians will be allowed.
ii. On first floor commercial units only. 1 wall sian shall be
allowed not to exceed 20 percent of the total sauare
footaae of the visual facade of the unit to which the sian
will be attached and shall not in any case exceed 64
sauare feet. This sian shall be located solely on the
facade of the unit which the tenant occupies.
5 Menu boards: One sian with a maximum heiaht of 6 feet measured from
drive thru lane arade adiacent to the sian and 64 sauare feet of area is
allowed per drive thru lane. not to exceed 2 sians per Darcel.
6. Proiectina siQns. Proiectina sians may be substituted for wall or
mansard sians provided that the display area of the Droiectina sian
shall not exceed 60 sauare feet of display area.
a. Proiectina sians shall not proiect more than 4 feet from the
buildina wall to which it is attached.
b. Proiectina sians shall not extend above the roofline of the
buildina to which it is attached.
c. Proiectina sians shall not proiect into the public riaht-of-wav.
d. Proiectina sians which proiect over any pedestrian way shall be
elevated to a minimum heiaht of 8 feet above such pedestrian
way.
7. Under-canoDv/blade sians. In addition to any other sian allowed by this
Code. one under-canoDv/blade sian shall be allowed for each unit in a
multiple-occupancy develoDment. This sian shall not exceed 6 sauare
feet in area and shall be a minimum of 8 feet above finished arade.
Under-canoDv/blade sians do not reauire a buildina permit unless the
sian is eauipped with an electrical component.
8. Flaas & FlaaDoles. Nonresidential zoned properties that have been
issued a certificate of occupancv are permitted UP to 3 flaas on a sinole
flaopole.
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a. On all nonresidential zoned properties. a flaapole shall not exceed
50 feet in heiaht from the finished arade. nor extend more than 20
feet from any buildina to which it is attached.
b. Non-residential developments at least 10 acres in size havina
multiple entrances. may have UP to 3 f1aapoles at each entrance
that provides inaress/earess off an arterial or collector road.
provided that there is a minimum 300-foot separation between
entrances.
i. Four additional f1aapoles may be permitted within a non-
residential development provided that the f1aapoles are
not visible to motorists alona any frontaae roadways.
c. All nonresidential flaapoles shall have the flaapole foundation or
flaapole attachment desian/construction plan sianed and sealed
by a desian professional as provided for in the Florida Building
Code. The desian/construction plan shall indicate the maximum
flaa area that the f1aapole is capable of supportina.
d. All f1aapoles shall have a minimum 5-foot setback from all
property lines.
e. All f1aapoles that are permitted must display their permit number at
the base of the f1aapole in numerals a minimum of 1/2 inch in
heiaht.
9. TemDorarv sians. A temporary use permit is reauired to erect a
temporary sian as set forth in section 10.02.06 G.. unless otherwise
provided herein. Applicants for temporary sian permits shall pay the
fee established for a temporary sian permit. Temporary sians shall be
allowed subiect to the restrictions imposed by this section and other
relevant parts of this Code. Temporary use permits for special events
sians are located in section 5.04.05.
a. Temporary sians. An occupant of a parcel. multi-tenant parcel or
mixed use buildina. may display 1 on-site temporary commercial
sian or 2 such sians for properties containina more than 1 street
frontaae. not to exceed 32 sauare feet in area or 8 feet in heiaht.
See subsection 5.04.05 A for time limits on the display of
temporary sians.
i. Such sians shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any
property line.
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b. Temporary sian covers made of vinyl or canvas may be
authorized for an existinq around or pole sian. under the
followinq conditions:
i. A blank sian cover made from all-white material. shall be
allowed for 90 days. after which time the cover shall be
removed. reqardless of whether or not the sian face has
been replaced. A permit is not required.
ii. A sian cover made from all-white material. displaYinq
qraphics limited to 32 square feet. shall be permitted for 14
days. A temporary use permit (TUP) is required. A
maximum of 2 temporary use permits may be issued within
12 consecutive months. If the qraphics are removed from
the cover, it may remain for the balance of the 90 days.
a) Submittal requirements for a TUP include an
application deemed sufficient by County staff. a
dimensioned drawinq of the qraphic. which may
appear on both sides of the cover. and the permit
fee as indicated in the CDES fee schedule.
10. On-premises directional signs may be permitted within nonresidential
zoning districts intended to facilitate the movement of pedestrians and
vehicles within the site upon which such signs are posted. On-premises
directional signs shall not exceed 6 square feet in area and 4 feet in
height. On-premises directional signs shall be limited to 2 at each
vehicle access point and a maximum of 4 internal to the development.
Internal signs are not intended to be readily visible from the road.
a. Directional sians located internal to the subdivision or
development shall maintain a minimum setback of 10 feet from
the edqe of the roadway. paved surface or back of the curb. as
applicable.
b. Directional sians may be combined into a sinqle sian not to
exceed 6 feet in heiqht and 64 square feet in area. Such sians
shall require a buildinq permit.
11. On-premise siGns within aGricultural districts.
a. In the rural aGricultural area desiGnated on the future land use
map of the arowth manaGement plan. On-premises sians shall
be permitted within aqriculturally zoned or used property. for aqri-
commercial uses defined within the Collier County zoninq
ordinance only. and subiect to the followinq restrictions:
i. One pole or around sian. located at the entrance or qate
of each street frontaae. The maximum allowable sian
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area for each pole or around sian shall not exceed 100
square feet with a maximum heiaht of 20 feet. and shall be
located a minimum of 15 feet from any property line, public
or private riaht-of-wav or easement.
b. On-premises sians within aaricultural zonina districts in the
urban area shall comply with the requirements of section 5.06.04
of the Land Development Code.
c. Wall. mansard canopy or awnina sians within aaricultural
districts. Wall. mansard. canopy or awnina sians shall be
permitted within aariculturally zoned or used property. for aQri-
commercial uses defined within the Collier County Land
Development Code, and subiect to the followinQ restrictions:
i. One wall or mansard. canopy or awnina sian shall be
permitted for each principal use structure on the parcel.
Corner parcels or double-frontaae parcels shall be
allowed 1 sian per street frontaae. but such sians shall
not be combined for the purpose of placinq the combined
area on one wall. The maximum allowable display area for
any sian shall not be more than 20 percent of the total
square footaae of the wall to which it is affixed. and shall
not in any case exceed 250 square feet in area per sian.
12. Illuminated sians. All illuminated sians shall have electrical components.
connections. and installations that conform to the National Electrical
Code. and all other applicable federal. state. and local codes and
reaulations. Further. liqhted sians shall be shielded in such a manner as
to produce no alare. hazard or nuisance to motorists or occupants of
adiacent properties: nor be reflective or fluorescent; and shall have a
steady non-f1uctuatinq or non-undulatina liqht source.
13. Mobile billboard. It shall be unlawful for any person to display any mobile
billboard.
14. See section 5.05.05 of this Code for siqnaqe reaulations for automobile
service stations.
G. Off-premises directional sians. Off-premises directional sians are permitted if
the followina reauirements are met:
1. Off-premises directional sians shall be permitted only in nonresidential
zoninq districts, aaricultural districts and desiqnated nonresidential
components of PUDs.
2. No more than 2 one-sided or 1 double-sided off-premise directional
si~:ms shall be permitted for a buildina. structure. or use which is not
visible from the roadway servinq such buildina. structure. or use.
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provided:
a. Each sian shall not be more than 12 square feet in area.
b. The sian shall not be more than 8 feet in heioht above the lowest
center Qrade of the roadway adiacent to the sian location.
c. The sian shall not be located closer than 10 feet to any property
line.
d. The applicant shall submit with the permit application. a notarized
written letter of permission from the property owner where the off-
premises directional sian is to be located.
e. The sian shall be located no more than 1.000 feet from the
buildina. structure, or use for which the sian is displayed.
3. Off-premises directional sians shall be located a minimum of 50 feet
from a residential zoninQ district.
4. Off-premises directional sians shall be located a minimum of 100 feet
from another off-premises directional sian.
5.06.05 Exemptions from These Reaulations
The followinQ sians and actions are exempt from the permit requirements of this Code.
and shall be permitted in all districts subiect to the limitations set forth below:
A. Sians authorized to be displayed by law or by Qovernmental order, rule or
reoulation.
1. Prohibitory signs (e.g., no dumping, no trespassing) 3 square feet in size
or less may be allowed without a permit.
2. Reasonable repairs and maintenance.
5.06.06 Prohibited Sians
A. Prohibited. Any sion not specifically permitted by this sion code shall be
prohibited.
1. Unpermitted snipe sians.
2. Permanent sians located within County riahts-of-wav without a riaht-of-
way permit.
3. Portable sians.
4. Roof sians.
5. Any description or representation. in whatever form. of nudity. sexual
conduct. or sexual excitement, when it:
a. is patently offensive to contemporary standards in the adult
community as a whole with respect to what is suitable sexual
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material for minors; and
b. taken as a whole. lacks serious literary. artistic. political or
scientific value.
6. Animated/activated sians.
7. Clear or uncovered neon sians.
8. Any sian not in conformance with the reauirements in sections 5.06.00
throuah 5.06.05 and 5.06.09.
5.06.07 Enforcement
A. General. No sian shall be erected. placed. altered or moved unless in conformity
with this Code. All sians located within Collier County shall comply with the
followina reauirements:
1. The issuance of a sian permit pursuant to the reauirements of this Code
shall not permit the construction or maintenance of a sian or structure in
violation of an existina county. state or federal law or reaulation.
2. All sians for which a permit is reauired shall be subiect to inspections by
the County Manaaer or desianee. The County Manaaer or desionee is
hereby authorized to enter upon any property or premises to ascertain
whether the provisions of this Code are beina adhered to. Such entrance
shall be made durina business hours. unless an emeraency exists. The
County Manaaer or desionee may order the removal of any sian that is
not in compliance with the provisions of this Code. is improperly
maintained. or which would constitute a hazard to the public health.
safety. and welfare.
3. The County Manaaer or desianee shall be charaed with interpretation and
enforcement of this Code.
B. Enforcement procedures. Whenever. by the provisions of this Code. the
performance of an act is required or the performance of an act is prohibited, a
failure to comply with such provisions shall constitute a violation of this Code.
1. The owner. tenant. and/or occupant of any land or structure, or part
thereof. and an architect. builder. contractor aQent. or other person who
knowinaly participates in, assists. directs. creates or maintains any
situation that is contrary to the requirements of this Code may be held
responsible for the violation and be subiect to the penalties and remedies
provided herein.
2. Where any sian or part thereof violates this Code, the County ManaQer or
his desianee may institute any appropriate action or proceedinQs to
prevent. restrain, correct. or abate a violation of this Code. as provided by
law. includinQ prosecution before the Collier County Code Enforcement
Board aQainst the owner. aQent. lessee. or other persons maintaininQ the
sian. or owner. or lessee of the land where the sian is located.
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3. If a sian is in such condition as to be in danaer of fallina. or is a menace
to the safety of persons or property, or found to be an immediate and
serious danaer to the public because of its unsafe condition, the
provisions of section 2301.6 of the Standard Buildina Code. as adopted
by Collier County shall aovern.
4. Code enforcement shall immediately remove all sians in violation of this
sian code that are located in or upon public riahts-of-wav or public
property.
5. Penalties. If any person, firm or corporation. whether public or private. or
other entity fails or refuses to obey or comply with or violates any of the
provisions of this Code. such person, firm. corporation. or other entity.
upon conviction of such offense. shall be auilty of a misdemeanor and
shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1.000.00 or by imprisonment
not to exceed 60 days in the county iail. or both. in the discretion of the
court. Each violation or noncompliance shall be considered a separate
and distinct offense. Further. each day of continued violation or
noncompliance shall be considered as a separate offense.
a. Nothina herein contained shall prevent or restrict the county from
takina such other lawful action in any court of competent
jurisdiction as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation or
noncompliance. Such other lawful actions shall include. but shall
not be limited to. an eauitable action for iniunctive relief or an
action at law for damaaes.
b. Further. nothina in this section shall be construed to prohibit the
county from prosecutina any violation of this Code by means of a
code enforcement board established pursuant to the subsidiary of
F.S. Chapter 162.
5.06.08
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Sian Variances
Applicability. A variance may be authorized by the Board of Zonina
Appeals for any reauired dimensional standard for a sian. includina the
followina: heiaht. area. and location; maximum number of. and minimum
setback for sians.
Variances for sians. The Board of Zonina Appeals may authorize a
variance from the terms of the sian code. based upon the evidence aiven
in public hearina; the findinas of the Plannina Commission: and the
submittal of a completed variance application.
1. Variance criteria. A variance from the terms of this sian code shall
not be aranted by the Board of Zonina Appeals unless and until a
written application for a variance is submitted demonstratina:
a. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are
peculiar to the land. structure or buildina involved and
which are not applicable to other lands. structures or
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buildinas in the same district.
b. That literal interpretation of the provisions of the siqn code
would deprive the applicant of riqhts commonly enioyed
by other properties in the same zoninq district and would
work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant.
c. That the special conditions and circumstances which are
peculiar to the land, structure or buildina do not result
from the actions of the applicant.
d. That qrantinq the variance requested will not confer on the
applicant any special privileqe that is denied by this siqn
code to other lands. structures or buildinas in the same
zoninq district.
e. That the variance qranted is the minimum relief that will
make possible the reasonable use of the land. buildina or
structure.
f. That the Qrantinq of the variance will be consistent with the
qeneral intent and purpose of the Collier County Siqn
Code and the Growth ManaQement Plan. and will not be
iniurious to adiacent properties or otherwise detrimental to
the public welfare.
2. No nonconformina use of neiqhborinq lands, structures or
buildinas in the same zoninq district and no permitted use of
lands. structures and buildinas in other districts shall be
considered qrounds for the issuance of a sian variance.
C. The Board of Zoninq Appeals shall adopt requlations for the review of
applications for variances under this section. includinq reQulations for
variance applications and notice and hearinq procedures. The Board of
Zoninq Appeals shall make a decision on an application for a sian
variance within 60 days after the Planninq Commission has rendered a
recommendation to the Board.
5.06.09 Nonconformina Sians
A. A nonconformina sian shall not be enlarqed or altered in a way that increases
its deqree of nonconformity. If any sian or portion thereof is to be altered, then
the sian/sian structure is to be brouqht into compliance with all current
provisions of the LDC
B. A nonconforminq siqn shall not be structurally altered to prolonq the life of the
siqn. Reasonable repair and maintenance of nonconformina sians. is
permitted.
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C. Should a nonconformina sian be damaoed or destroyed by any means to an
extent of more than 50 percent of its replacement value, it shall not be
reconstructed except in conformance with the sion code.
D. Subiect to the provisions of Section 70.20, Florida Statutes, a nonconformina
sian. that has not displayed an on-premises messaae for a period of 90
consecutive calendar days shall be presumed to be abandoned by its owner.
This presumption can be overcome by clear and convincina evidence of non-
abandonment.
E. Nothina contained in this sian code shall be construed to relieve any person of
the obliaation to remove a sian which was reauired to be removed under prior
law or ordinance.
5.06.10 Removal of Prohibited or Abandoned Sians.
A. Prohibited sians on public property or in the riaht-of-way shall be removed
immediately. and may be removed by the County without notice.
B. The owner. aaent or person in charae of the premises shall remove all
nonconformina abandoned sians and sian structures within 30 days after
receipt of written notification. If the sian is not removed in a timely manner. then
the violation shall be referred to the Code Enforcement Board.
C. A conformino sian or sian structure shall be considered a conformina
abandoned sian or sian structure 90 days after a business ceases operation at
that location. The owner. aaent or person in charae of the premises shall replace
the sian face with a blank panel on all conformino abandoned sians and sian
structures within 30 days after receipt of written notification by County Manaoer
or desianee. If the sian face is not replaced with a blank panel in a timely
manner. the violation shall be referred to the Code Enforcement Board.
1. All conformino abandoned sians and sian structures shall remain with
the blank panels for no more than 3 years after a business ceases
operation at that location. The owner. aaent or person in charoe of the
premises shall remove all sians and sian structures within 30 days after
receipt of written notification by County Manaaer or desionee. If the sian
or sian structure are not timely removed. the violation shall be referred
to the Code Enforcement Board.
D. When all buildinas on a site are beina demolished. all sians and sian
structures must be removed from the site at the same time. The owner. aaent
or person in charQe of the Dremises shall be required to include all sians beina
removed on the demolition permit. However. if the site is under consideration for
a site plan and has a conformina sian and sian structure, the County Manaaer
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or desionee may allow the owner, aaent or person in charoe of the premises to
maintain the sian and/or the sian structure while under site plan consideration
for a maximum of 1 year.
E. The owner, aaent or person in charae of a vacant property (no buildinas) that
has a sian or sian structure shall be reauired to remove all sians and sian
structures within 30 days after notice by the County Manaaer or desianee. If the
sians and sian structures are not removed in a timely manner, the violation
shall be referred to the Code Enforcement Board.
5.06.11 Permit Application and Review Process
A. Buildino Permit applications for sions.
a. General. Any person who wishes to construct, install, rebuild, reconstruct,
relocate. alter. or chanoe the messaoe of any siqn shall apply for and
receive a buildina permit in accordance with the Florida Buildino Code as
adopted by Collier County prior to the commencement of any work. A
buildino permit will be issued by the County Manaaer or desianee.
provided that all permit reauirements of the Code and all other applicable
provisions of the Collier County ordinances and reaulations have been
met.
b. Permit fees. A buildina permit fee shall be collected pursuant to the fee
schedule set forth by resolution.
c. Form. Every application for a buildino permit shall be in writina upon
forms to be furnished by the County Manaaer or Ris desionee.
d. Application contents. In order to obtain a permit to erect, place construct.
install. rebuild. reconstruct, relocate. alter or chanoe the sian
araphics/messaae of any sian under the provision of this Code. an
applicant shall submit a complete application provided by the building
official which shall set forth in writina a complete description of the
proposed sian includina:
i. The name. address and telephone number of the: (a) owner and
lessee of the sian and (b) sion contractor or erector of the sian.
ii. The leaal description and the street address of the property upon
which the sian is to be erected.
iii. The dimensions of the sian includina heiaht.
iv. The araphics/messaae to be placed on the sian face.
v. Other information reauired in the permit application forms provided
by the County Manaaer or desianee; includina two copies of the
site plan, dimensioned elevation drawinas of the proposed sian
and identification of the type. heiaht, area and location of all
existinq pole sians. around sians and directory sians on the
subiect parcel.
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vi. Two drawinas. certified by a Florida reaistered enaineer or a
Florida reaistered architect. of the plans and specifications and
method of construction and attachment to the buildina or the
around for all pole sians and all proiectina sians: and any
around sian over 32 sauare feet or over 8 feet in heiaht..
vii. Wall sians. or any separate part thereof. which is to be affixed to
a wall shall be fastened flush with the surface with fasteners which
shall have the capacity to carry the full load of the sian or
separate part thereof under wind load conditions of the approved
Collier County Buildina Code Ordinance rCode & 22-106 et sea.l.
Flood Ordinance rCode ch. 62. art. Ill. and the Coastal Buildina
Zone Ordinance rCode ch. 22. art. VlIll. Any such sian or
separate part thereof which is not mounted flush with the surface
and which weiahs more than 20 pounds shall have a Florida
reaistered enaineer desian the mountina or fastenina system and
depict the system on sianed and sealed drawinas which shall
accompany the permit application.
viii. If the sian or sian araphics/messaae is to be illuminated or
electronically operated. the technical means by which this is to be
accomplished.
ix. The permit number shall be displayed or affixed at the base of the
sian structure and shall have the same life expectancy as the
sian. Such permit number shall be clearly leaible to a person
standina five feet in front of the base of the sian and in no case
shall the permit number be less than one-half inch in heiaht.
e. Expiration of permit. Buildina permits shall expire and become null and
void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced and
inspected within six months from the date of issuance of the permit.
B. Permit Application Review and Time Limits
Upon receipt of a completed permit application and upon payment of the
appropriate permit fee by the applicant. the County Manaaer or desianee shall
promptly conduct a review of the application and the proposed sian. The County
Manaoer or desianee shall arant or deny the permit application within 60 days
from the date the completed application was determined to be sufficient.
C. Issuance or Denial of Permit
1. The County Manaaer or desianee shall issue the permit if it is determined
that the application meets the reauirements contained in this sian
ordinance and it is determined that the proposed sian will not violate any
buildina. electrical or other code adopted bv Collier Countv.
2. The County Manaoer or desionee shall deny the permit if it is determined
that one or more reasons for denial exists, includina noncompliance with
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this Sian Code and any buildina. electrical or other adopted code of
Collier County. The County Manaoer or desianee shall make a written
report of the denial and the reasons therefore. A COpy of the report shall
be sent by mail or other method to the desionated return address of the
applicant.
D. Appeal to Board of Zonina Appeals or Buildina Board of Adiustments and
Appeals.
1. Within 30 days of the date of the written denial. the applicant denial sent
by certified mail return receipt reauested by the County Manaaer or
desianee. the applicant. may appeal the permit denial to the buildina
board of adjustments.
2. A reauest for appeal shall be filed in writina. Such reauest shall state the
basis for the appeal and shall include any pertinent information. exhibits
and other backup information in support of the appeal. A fee for the
application and processina of an appeal shall be established at a rate set
by the Board of County Commissioners from time to time and shall be
charoed to and paid by the applicant. The buildina board of adjustments
and appeals. shall hold an advertised public hearina on the appeal and
shall consider the denial of the County Manaaer or Ris desianee or chief
buildina official. whichever is applicable.
3. Time limitations on appeals. The Board of Zonina Adjustment and the
Buildina Board of Adiustments and Appeals shall make their decision on
an appeal within 60 days after a reauest for an appeal has been filed in
writinQ. Any appeal that has not been acted upon by the applicant within
6 months of the applicant fjlinQ the appeal will be determined to be
withdrawn and cancelled unless extended by the BCC. Further review
and action on the appeal will require a new application subject to the then
current code.
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D. Nonconforming signs. Existing signs not expressly prohibited by this Code
and not conf-orming to its pro'/isions shall be regarded as nonconforming signs.
1. The following signs, and sign structures shall be remo'/ed or made to
conf-orm to this Code '::ithin 90 c:tays from the effeGti',e date thereof.
a. Signs made of paper, cloth or othor nondurable materials.
b. .^.I1 temporary signs.
c. Those signs described in sections 5.06.02 G., 5.06.02 M., 5.06.02
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N., 5.06.02 a. :md 5.06.02 R.
d. All nonconforming on premises signs, and sign structures
having an original cost or 'Jalue of $100.00 or more, and originally
built prior to January 1 st; 1991, which do not conform to the
requirements of the 1991 Code ::md all illuminated and/or
animated signs, neon or otherwise, installed inside commercial
establishments and intended to be seen from the outside may be
maintained until February 1 st, 2003, at which date all such signs
must be made to comply '-'lith the requirements of this Code or
removed, except as provided below:
2. NORGonforming off premises signs. 1\11 nonGonforming off premises
signs, and sign structures ha':ing an original cost or value of $100.00 or
more may be maintained for the longer of the following periods:
a. T'....o years from the date upon ...:hich the sign becamo
nonconforming under this ordinance.
b. .'\ period of three to seven years from the effocti'le date of this
ordinance, according to the amortization table below.
Permitted Yams from
Sign Cost/Value Effectivo
D3to of this Amendment
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$1,001.00 to $3,000.00 4-
$3,001.00 to $10,000.00 a-
Marc than $10,000.00 l--
c. Any owner of an off premises sign who requests an amortization
period longer than t\&.IO years shall, '/.'ithin one year from the data
of enactment of these regulations, register the sign '.\lith the code
enforcement director, or his designee. The following information
shall be provided at the time of registration; the cost or value,
whichever is greater, of the sign; the date of erection; or the cost
or value and date of the most recent renovation; a photograph of
the sign or signs and their supporting structure, not less than five
inches by seven inches in size; and a written agreement to
remove the sign at or before the expiration of the amortization
period appliC3ble to the sign. The off premise sign ov:ner's
signature shall be witnessed before a notary public on all requests
f{)r extended amortizations. 1\ registration fee of $50.00 shall be
paid at the time of registration.
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3. Continuation of nonconforming signs. Subject to the limitations imposed
by section 9.03.0J D. above, a nonconrorming sign may be continued
and stlall be maintained in good condition fur the duration of
amortization period as required by this Code, but shall not be:
a. Structurally or mechanically extended or altered to further the
nonconformity, except in C3ses where it has been determined that
there exists imminent danger to the public safety.
b. Repaired or rebuilt when destroyed or damaged to the extent of
50 percent or more of its replacement value, except in conformity
with this Code.
c. A nonconrorming permanent on premises or off premises sign
shall not be replaced by another nonconforming sign. All
nonsonforming signs shall be brought into full compliance as
part of any futuro change requiring a building permit. 1\ permit for
routine maintenance or non structural repairs shall be exempt
from the requirements of this subsection provided the cost of such
repairs does not exceed 50 percent of the replaooment cost of the
sign. Substitution or interchange of letters, on nonsonforming
signs shall be permitted through the period of nonconformity
established by this Code.
d. Continued in use v:hen any land use to which the sign pertains
has ceased for a period of 90 conseGutive days, or has othel\\'ise
changed.
5. Nonconforming status shall not be afforded to any sign erected without
the required permit issued by the county, state, or any federal agency
either before or after the enactment of this Code, or to any pre-existing
signs which have been illegally installed, constructed, placed or
maintained.
D. Nonconforming signs. See LDC section 5.06.09 for Nonconforming Sign
Requirements.
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V{Jri:1ncos for signs. The board of zoning appeals based upon the evidence given
in public hearing; and the findings of the planning commission should determine
to the maximum extent possible if the granting of the variance '/IiII diminish or
other-vise have a detrimental effect on the public interest, saffit;' or welfare. A
variance from the terms of this zoning code may be granted based on the
requirements of this section 9.04.00 or where it ron be demonstrated that a sign
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has signific~mt historic or community significance, and pursuant to the criteria and
procedures set forth in this section 9.04.00. In granting any '/ariance, the board of
zoning appeals may prescribe the following:
1. Appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with this
Code or other applicable county ordinances. Violation of such
conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms undor
which the variance is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this
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2. .^. reasonable time limit within which the action for ':,hich the
variance required shall be begun or completed or both.
A. Variances for signs. The variance procedure for signs is provided in
section 5.06.00, the Collier County Sign Code.
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A. Generally
1. Purpose. The intent of this section is to ensure compliance with the
appropriate land development regulations prior to the issuance of a
building permit. This section is further intended to ensure that the
proposed development complies with fundamental planning and
design principles such as: consistency with the county's growth
management plan; the layout, arrangement of buildings,
architectural design and open spaces; the configuration of the
traffic circulation system, including driveways, traffic calming devices,
parking areas and emergency access; the availability and capacity of
drainage and utility facilities; and, overall compatibility with adjacent
development within the jurisdiction of Collier County and consideration of
natural resources and proposed impacts thereon.
2. Applicability. All development, except as otherwise provided herein, is
subject to the provisions of this section. The provisions of this section
shall not apply to the following land use activities and represents the sole
exceptions therefrom:
a. Single-family detached and two-family housing structure(s) on a
lot(s) of record except as otherwise provided at section 4.02.02
(cluster development).
b. Townhouses developed on fee simple lots under individual
ownership, provided that a fee simple townhouse plat is approved
in accordance with the provisions of section 10.02.04.B.4.
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c. Underground construction; utilities, communications and similar
underground construction type activities.
d. Accessory and ancillary facilities for a golf course such as
restrooms, irrigation systems, pump-houses where a preliminary
work authorization has been entered into with the county except
where a site alteration permit is required by this Code.
e. Construction trailers and storage of equipment and materials
following issuance of a building permit for the use to which said
activities are a function of, except as otherwise provided by
section 5.04.03 E. Model homes and sales centers, except as
otherwise provided by section 5.04.04.
f. Project entryway signs, walls, gates and guardhouses.
g. Siqnaqe proposed for the proiect in conformity with section
5.06.00. the Collier County Siqn Code, for the site development or
site improvement plan.
~ h. Neighborhood parks, subject to the approval of a conceptual site
plan, depicting, on a 24" by 36" sheet, all site clearing;
improvements, including fences and walls, playground equipment,
walkways, picnic areas, and play areas; and minimum Code
landscaping (irrigation will not be required). For the purposes of
review fees only, this plan shall be treated as a conceptual site
development plan, and the applicable review fee shall apply.
i. Minimum landscape buffering. Under certain
circumstances with neighborhood parks, there may be
underlying health, safety and welfare concerns that
necessitate deviation from the buffering required in section
4.06.02. The County Manager or his designee will
determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether such
deviation is necessary. This determination will be made
upon a request for determination from the applicant, which
must include all reasons that would justify the deviation.
The County Manager or his designee will use factors
including, but not limited to, the following when making a
determination for deviation:
a i. The geographic location of the neighborhood park
b ii. The effects that a lack of buffering will have on
neighboring uses; and
G iii.. The need to ensure that the public safety is
maintained by providing law enforcement and other
policing entities clear view of the activities occurring
on the park premises.
While the above land use activities shall be exempt
from the provisions of section 10.02.03, these land
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use activities are subject to all other provisions of
the Land development Code such as but not limited
to landscaping (with the exception of g., as listed
above), tree removal, development standards and
the submission requirements attendant to obtaining
temporary use and building permits.
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2. Buildina permit submittal reauirements for sians is provided in section
5.06.11 of the Collier County Sian Code.
2. Building Permit applications for signs.
a. GaFlOF3/. Any parson 'Nishing to erect, place, rebuild, reconstruct,
relocate, alter, or ch3ngo the sign copy (see section 5.06.01 for
exceptions) of 3ny sign shall apply for 3nd receive a building
permit in accord3nce with Resolution No. 91 612, prior to the
commencement of any 'I.(ork. ^ building permit will be issued by
the community development services administrator, or his
designee, provided th3t 311 permit requirements of the Code 3nd
all other 3pplic::lble provisions of Collier County's ordin~mces 3nd
regulations h::l':e boen met.
b. P-ormit roDS. ^ building permit fee shall be collected pursuant to
the fee schedule set forth by resolution.
c. F-orm. E':ery 3pplic::ltion for a building permit sh311 be in 'I.'riting
upon forms to be furnished by the County Man3ger or his
designee, or his designee.
d. /\ppliC:::JtiOR COFltDFlts. In order to obtain 3 permit to erect, place,
rebuild, reconstruct, reloc::lte, alter or change the sign copy of 3ny
sign under the provision of this Code, an 3pplicant sh311 submit to
the building offici31 a building permit 3pplic3tion which sh311 set
forth in 'Nriting 3 complete description of the proposed sign
including:
i. The name, 3ddress 3nd telephone number of the: (3)
owner and lessee of the sign 3nd (b) sign contr3ctor or
erector of the sign.
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The leg31 description ::md the street 3ddress of the
property upon which the sign is to be erected.
The dimensions of the sign including height.
The copy to be pl3ced on the bce of the sign.
Other inform3tion required in the permit 3pplication forms
provided by the County M3nager or his designee, or his
designee; including 2 copies of the site pl3n, elo'l3tion
dr3wings of the proposed sign and identification of the
type, height, 3re3 3nd location of 311 existing pole signs,
ground signs and directory signs on the subject p::lrcel.
Two blueprints or ink dr3wings, certified by 3 Florid3
registered engineer or 3 Florid3 registered 3rchitect, of the
pl3ns 3nd specifications 3nd method of construction 3nd
att3chment to the building or the ground for 311 pole signs
3nd all projecting signs; 3nd 3ny ground sign over 32
sqU::lfe feet.
Wall signs, or 3ny sep3mte part thereof, which is to be
affixed to 3 '.N311 sh:::lIl be fastened flush with the surface
with bsteners which sh311 have the capacity to carry the
full 10::ld of. the sign or sepamte part thereof under wind
load conditions of the 3ppro'Jed Collier County Building
Code Ordin3nce [Code ~ 22 106 et soq.], FlooEt Ordin3nce
[Code ch. 62. 3rt. II], 3nd the Coastal Building Zone
Ordin3nce [Code ch. 22, 3rt. VIII]. Any such sign or
sep3mte p::lrt thereof which is not mounted flush '.\lith the
surface 3nd which 'Neighs more than 20 pounds sh311 h::lvO
a Florid3 registered engineer design the mounting or
fastening system 3nd depict the system on signeGl 3nd
se::lled dr3wings which shall accomp::lny the permit
3pplication.
If the sign or sign copy is to be iIIumin3ted or electronically
opef::lted, the technical me::lns by which this is to be
accomplished.
The permit number sh::lll be displ::lyed or 3ffixed 3t the
bottom of the sign face ::lnd sh311 h3ve the S3me life
expect::lncy 3S the sign. Such permit number sh::lll be
clearly legible to a person st3nding 5 foet in front of the
b3se of the sign 3nd in no C3se sh::lll the permit number be
less th::ln 1/2 inch in size.
e. Expir::Jtfon of pOFmit. Building permits sh311 expire and become null
and void if the 'Nork 3uthorized by such permit is not commenced
::lnd inspected within 6 months from the date of issu::lnce of the
permit.
f. /\dhoronco to tho Unifiod Sign Pkm: Roquests for building permits
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for perm::ment on premise signs shall adhere to the Unified Sign
Pl3n, which shall be kept on file in the community development
and environmental services division. Requests to permit a ne'::
sign, or to relocate, replace or structurally alter an existing sign
shall be accompanied by a Unified Sign Pl3n for the building or
project the sign is accessory to. Existing permitted signs may
remain in pl3ce; however, all future requests for permits, whether
for a new sign, or relocation, alteration, or replacement of an
existing sign, shall adhere to the Unified Sign Plan for the
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G. Temporary Use Permit Requirements and Issuance. See section 5.04.05 of the
LDC.
1. Purpose and intent. Based upon the nature of some uses, their impact on
adjacent uses, their G9mpatibility with surrounding properties, and the
length of time a use is intendod to function, there is an identified need to
allo'.\I cortain temporary uses within a de'lelopment site, and to pro'/ide for
other types of temporary uses such as speGial events, sales and
promotions. It is the intent of this section to classify temporary uses and
to provido f{)r their permitting.
2. General. The County M:mager or his designee, may grant a temporary
use permit for requests that demonstrate compliance ':/ith the intent of
this section and Chapter 5 of the Code. Approvals for such requests sh\311
bo based upon, but not limitod to, the applicant's description of tho
temporary use, the intended duration of the use, hours of oporation and
the impacts of the proposed temporary use on adjacont proporties. ,J\II
applications for a temporary use permit shall include a conceptual site
plan or a site development plan (SOP) as provided for within this section.
The appropri\3te required plan and temporary use permit application shall
be submitted and approved prior to or simultaneously with the submission
of a building permit application, if required.
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SECTION FOUR:
CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other Ordinance of Collier County
or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding
Section not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
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SECTION FIVE: INCLUSION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Land
Development Code of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be
renumbered or re-Iettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be
changed to "section," "article," or any other appropriate word.
SECTION SIX:
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Florida Department of
State, Tallahassee, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, this difI'~ day of -:July , 2009.
ATTEST:. . rl'-'. _ "
DWIG.~.fl~;BRq~, CLERK
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF7P::N:;~A
By:
DONNA FIALA, CHAIR
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Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
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As . a~t CoU~ Attorney
This ordinance filed with the
Secretory of State's Office th~
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end acknowledgement of that
fill received this q 104"\ day
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STATE OF FLORIDA)
COUNTY OF COLLIER)
I, DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk of Courts in and for the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of:
ORDINANCE 2009-43
Which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
on the 28th day of July, 2009, during Regular Session.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board of
County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 31st
day of July, 2009.
DWIGHT E. BROC:L<
Clerk of Courts and,~lerk
Ex-officio to BO~.:i:d of"
County Commissic,l1ers /
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By: Martha Vergar~
Deputy Clerk