Ordinance 90-114ORDINANCE NO. 90-_~
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER
9-60,THE SIGN ORDINANCE FOR THE
AREA OF COLLIER COUNTY,
SECTION 3, GENERAL, SUBSECTION
· 02, DEFINITIONS, BY AMENDING THE
DEFINITIONS OF "POLE SIGN", "SHOPPING
CENTER", "SIGN AREA", "STRIP LIGHTING"
AND "V-SHAPED SIGN" AND ADDING A
DEFINITION OF "SNIPE SIGN"; SECTION 4,
SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMITTING, SUBSECTION
4.01, BY AMENDING THE REQUIREMFJITS FOR
EXEMPTED REAL ESTATE SIGNS AND FLAGS AND
BY ADDING EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN
CONSTRUCTION SIGNS AND SIGNS UTILIZED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH TEMPORARY USE PERMITS;
SECTION 5, PROHIBITED SIGNS, SUBSECTION
5.01, BY AMENDING THE CRITERIA FOR
PROHIBITED SIGNS ATTACHED TO VEHICLES AND
BOATS AND BY PROHIBITING TETHERED
INFLATABLE SIGNS; SECTION 6, PERMITTED
SIGNS, SUBSECTION 6.01, BY DELETING
CERTAIN DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS;
BY ADDING CRITERIA FOR FLAGS; BY AMENDING
CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
SIGNS, BY DELETING TETHERED INFLATABLE
SIGNS AS A PERMITTED SIGN; BY ADDING
REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE SIGNS, BY
AMENDING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR WALL OR
MANSARD SIGNS WITHIN AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICTS, AND OTHER MINOR CHANGES;
SECTION 7, NONCONFORMING SIGNS,
SUBSECTION 7.01, BY AMENDING CERTAIN
REQUIREMENTS FOR NONCONFORMING
OFF-PREMISES SIGNS; SECTION 9, PERMIT
APPLICATIONS, SUBSECTION 9.01.C, GENERAL,
BY ADDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED
DRAWINGS BY A FLORIDA REGISTERED ENGINEER
FOR CERTAIN SIGNS, ENGINEERING CRITERIA
FOR WALL SIGNS, REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
DISPLAY OF SIGN PERMIT NUMBERS AND OTHER
MINOR CHANGES; SECTION 10, ENFORCEMENT,
SUBSECTION 10.01, GENERAL, BY MAKING
MINOR CHANGES, SUBSECTION 10.02,
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, BY ADDING A
PROVISION PERMITTING IM~4EDIATE REMOVA~ OF
SIGNS IN RIGHT-OF-WAYS OR OTHER PUBLIC
PROPERTY; BY PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY; AND BY PROVIDING AN
EFFECT IVE . DATE ·
~[WHEREAS, Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, establishes the right and
.'of counties to provide for the health, welfare and safety of
[Sting and future residents by enacting and enforcing zoning and
regulations necessary for the protection of the public; and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 1989, the Board of County Commissioners
Ordinance Number 89-60, which removed the County's sign
from the Zoning Ordinance and established the Sign
are deleted; words ~ are added.
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Ordinance as an independent ordinance; and
~iWHEREAS, since that time, various sections of the ordinance and
txilting language have been identified as requiring modification
ilarification; and
.WHEREAS, the Community Development Services Division, hereby
.tions the Collier County Board of County Commissioners to amend
Number 89-60, the Collier County Sign Ordinance as set forth
'.NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners
~.'C°11ier County, Florida that:
ONE: AMENDMENTS TO SUBSECTION 3.02, DEFINITIONS, OF
ji ~3RDTNANCE NO. 89-60, THE COLLIER COUNTY SIGN ORDINANCE.
Subsection 3.02, Definitions, of Section 3, General, of Ordinance
89-60, the Sign Ordinance of Collier County, is hereby amended
definitions to read as follows:
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Title and Citation.
This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the
"Collier County Sign Ordinance".
Applicability.
This Ordinance shall apply to and be enforced in all
unincorporated areas of Collier County, Florida.
General.
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Increased numbers and sizes of signs, as well as certain
types of lighting distract the attention of motorists and
pedestrians, and interfere with traffic safety. The
indiscriminate erection of signs degrades the aesthetic
attractiveness of the natural and manmade ~ttributes of the
community and thereby undermines the economic value of
tourism, visitation and permanent economic growth.
Intent and Purpose.
It is the intent and purpose of this Ordinance, and it shall
be interpreted, to. implement the goals, policies and
objectives of the 4rowth Management Plan, and to promote the
health, safety, convenience, aesthetics, and general welfare
of the community by controlling signs which are intended to
communicate to the public, and to authorize the use of signs
which are:
A. Compatible with their surroundings.
B. Designed, constructed, installed and maintained in a
manner which does not endanger public safety or unduly
distract motorists.
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Appropriate to the type of activity to which they
pertain.
Are large enough to convey sufficient information about
the owner or occupants of a particular property, the
products or services a~ailable on the property, or the
activities conducted on the property, and small enough
to satisfy the needs for regulation.
Reflective of the identity and creativity of the
individual occupants.
Definitions.
For the purpose of this Ordinance, unless otherwise expressly
stated, the following words and phrases shall have the
following meanings:
Abandoned Sign= Any sign or sign structure expressly
installed for the purpose of affixing a sign, which bears no
sign ==-copy for ninety con~ecutive (90) days or more, or for
a per~bf ninety consecutive (90) days or more, displays
information which incorrectly identifies the business, owner,
lessor, or principle activity conducted on the site, or which
through lack of maintenance become illegible or nearly so, or
--'is in a state of disrepair. Signs displaying an "available
for lease" or similar message or partially obliterated faces
which do not identify a particular product, service, or
facility, shall be deemed abandoned.
Accessory Use or Structure: A use or structure of a nature
customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use
or structure and, unless otherwise provided, on the same
premises. On the same premises with respect to accessory
uses and structures shall be construed as meaning on the same
lot, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership. Where a
building is attached to the principal building, it shall be
considered a part thereof and not an accessory building. A
facility for the service of malt, vinous, or other alcoholic
beverages shall be deemed an accessory use for a motel,
hotel, boat.l, private club, country club, yacht club,
restaurant, bowling alley or golf club, provided all other
applicable requirements of State law and County regulations
are met.
Activated Sign: Any sign which contains or uses for
illumination any light, lighting device, or lights which
change color, flash, or alternate; or change appearance of
said sign or any part thereof automatically; any sign which
contains moving parts as part of its normal operation, such
as rotating signs, shall be considered an activated sign.
Advertising Sign: A sign directing attention to a business,
commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold or
offered, either on premises or off-premises.
Advertising Structure: Any structure erected for advertising
purposes with or without any advertisement displayed thereon,
situated upon or attached to real property, upon which any
poster, bill, printing, device or other advertisement may be
placed, posted, painted, tacked, nailed, or otherwise
fastened, affixed, or displayed; provided, however, that said
term shall not include buildings.
Alterations (Signs): Any substantial improvement to a sign,
but shall not include routine maintenance, painting or change
of copy of an existing sign.
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Animated Sign: Any sign which includes action, motion, or
the optical illusion of action or motion, or color changes of
all or any part of the sign facing, requiring electrical
energy, or set in motion by movement of the atmosphere.
Arterial: A street used for continuous traffic primarily as
main traffic artery and caries more traffic for greater
distance than a collector street.
Awning Sign (a/k/a Canopy Sign or Marquee Sign): A sign
suspended from or forming part of a shelter supported
partially or entirely for the exterior wall of a building or
structure.
Banners: A temporary sign such as used to announce open
houses, grand opening or special announcements.
Billboards: Any sign structure advertising an establishment,
merchandise, service, or entertainment which is not sold,
produoed,, manufactured, or furnished at the property on which
the sign"is located.
Building Facade: That portion of any exterior elevation of a
building extending from finished grade to the top of the
parapet wall or eaves and extends the entire width of the
building elevation.
Bulk Permit: A permit issued for any n~mher of political
signs.
Bulletin Board: A hoard for posting notices such es thoss
found at a school, church, or other civic organization.
Canopy sign: (See Awning Sign)
Changeable Copy Sign: Any permanently enframed sign
illuminated or not which is principally devoted to and
designed for changeable text and graphics, including
electronically controlled public service, time, temperature
and date signs, message centers, or reader boards.
Collector Street: A street which carries traffic from local
streets to arterial streets and includes the principal
entrance streets of a subdivision or a development.
Combination Sign: A sign which is made up of two (2) or more
signs, exclusive of billboards. ..
Combination Farm Sign: A temporary sign used for the purpose
of identifying the owner or operator of a farm, and the
product produced on the farm, which sign may also
incidentally identify the contract buyer of the product.
Construction Sign: A temporary sign placed in advance of
issuance of a certificate of occupancy of a building or
structure indicating the name of the building or structure,
the architects, the contractors and other similar information
regarding the building or structure.
Copy: The letters, text or other graphics which compose the
message displayed upon the sign surface area.
Directional Sign: An on premises sign giving direction,
instructions, or facility information such as parking or
entrance or exit signs, and which may contain the name, logo,
service or activity of an establishment.
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Directory Sign: An on premises sign of permanent character
indicating the name of two or more persons or business
associated with, or events conducted upon, or products or
services offered upon the premises upon which such sign is
maintained. This sign may be a freestanding, awning, or wall
sign. Such signs may have changeable copy.
Double Faced Sign: A sign having two (2) display surfaces,
not necessarily displaying the same copy, which are usually
parallel and back-to-back and not more than twenty four
inches (24") apart. Double faced signs shall be measured by
only one side if both sides are advertising the same
business, commodity, or service.
Electric Sign: Any sign containing electric wiring, but not
including signs illuminated by exterior light sources, such
as floodlights.
Entrance or Gate Sign (a/k/a Subdivision Sign): Any
community entry sign which is designed to identify a
subdi~ision or neighborhood, including but not limited to
industrial and commercial parks, multifamily projects, and
single family residential development.
Farm organization sign: A sign used for the purpose of
indicating membership in a farm organization, such as
Cattlemen's Association, Four H Club, Farm Bureau, and the
like.
Flags: Devices generally made of flexible materials, such as
cloth, paper, or plastic, and displayed on strings, poles or
the like. This definition does not include the flag of any
city, county, statu or country.
Flashing Sign: A flashing sign is an activated sign on which
any electric lighting by any device is either alternated on
and off or raised and lowered in brightness or intensity.
Freestanding sign: (See Pole Sign)
Frontage: The length of the property line of any one
premises along a street on which it boarders.
Ground Sign (a/k/a Monument Sign): Any sign other than a
pole sign which is placed upon or supported by structures or
supports in or upon the ground and independent of support
from any building so that the top edge of the sign face is
less than eight feet (8') above grade. ·
Identification Sign: A sign which contains no advertising
but is limited to the name, address, and number of a
building, institution, or person and the activity carried on
in the building, institution or the occupation of the person.
Illuminated Sign: An illuminated sign is one which either:
(a) provides arti~cial light through exposed bulbs, lamps,
or luminous tubes~on the sign surface; (b) emits light
through transparent or translucent material from a source
within the sign; or (c) reflects light from a source
intentionally directed upon it.
Inflatable Signs: Any object made of plastic, vinyl, or
other similar material, that when inflated with gaseous, or
air represents, advertises, or otherwise draws attention to a
product, service, or activity.
Mansard Roof: A roof that has two (2) slopes on all four
sides, with the lower slope steeper than the upper.
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Mansard Sign: Any sign which is attached to a mansard style
roof with the face parallel to the structure to which it is
attached and which does not project more than eighteen inches
(18") from such st~cture, or above the roof line. Mansard
signs shall be considered wall signs.
Major Intersection= The intersection of a Federal, State or
County highway with any other arterial.
Marquee Sign: (See Awning Sign)
Model Home: A residential structure used for demonstration
purposes or sales promotion, not occupied as a dwelling unit,
and open to the public for inspection.
Multiple Occupancy: A parcel of property, or parcel of
contiguous properties, existing as a unified or coordinated
pro~ect, with a building or buildings housing more than one
occupant.
NonCOnforming Sign: Any sign or advertising structure
lawfully in existence within Collier County on the effective
date of this Ordinance, which by its height, area, location,
use or structural support does not conform to the
requirements of this Ordinance. This definition shall not be
construed to include signs specifically prohibited by Section
5.00 of this Ordinance.
Off-Premises Sign: (See Billboards)
On-Premises Sign: A sign containing 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 located.
Outdoor Advertising Sign: (See Billboard)
Permanent Sign: A sign which is affixed to a building or the
ground in such a manner as to be immobile.
Pole Sign: A sign, independent of support from any building,
that is mounted on freestanding poles or other supports.-so
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Political Sign: ~y sign which states the name and/or
picture of an individual seeking election ~r appointment to
a public office, or pertaining to a forthcoming public
election, or referendum pertaining to or advocating political
views of policies.
Portable Sign: 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 constr~cted without wheels is converted to an A 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.
Principal Use: The primary use existing or permitted upon a
parcel of land.
Projecting Sign: Any sign which is attached to, and which
projects more than eighteen inches (18") from the outside
wall of any building or structure, excluding wall, marquee,
and canopy signs. / ~C0~'~ 14
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Public Service Sign: Any sign intended to promote primarily
a public purpose 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 temperature signs".
Real Estate Sign: A sign which advertises the sale, lease,
rental, or development of the property upon which it is
located.
Regional Shopping Center: A commercial center providing
shopping goods, general merchandise, apparel, furniture, and
home furnishings in full depth and variety. Such center
shall contain thirty (30) or more acres, and a minimum gross
leasable area of four hundred thousand (400,000) square feet.
Residential Identification Sign: A sign intended to identify
a. residential subdivision or other residential development.
Revolving Sign (a/k/a Rotating Sign): Any sign so erected or
constructed as to periodically or continuously change the
direction' toward which any plane containing the display
surface area is oriented.
Roof Sign:' Any sign erected, constructed, or maintained on
the roof of any building.
Safety Sign: A sign used only for the purpose of identifying
and warning of danger, or potential hazards.
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commercial establishments built on a site which is planned.
develgDed, owned or manaaed as an ogeratina uni~ and related
in its location, size and tvDe of shoDs to the trade area
that the unit serves. It consists of eicht (8~ or more
retail businesses or service establishments that have a
minimum total of 20.000 scuare feet. No more than 20% of a
ShODDina center's floor area can be composed of restaurants
without Drovidina additional Darkina for the area over 20%.
A marina, hotel, or motel with accessory retail shops is not
considered a shoDDieS center.
Sign: Any structure, device, vehicle, advertisement,
advertising device or visual representation intended to
advertise, identify, or communicate information to attract
the attention of the public for any purpose and without
prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, and includes
any symbols, letters, figures, iljustrations, or forms
painted or otherwise affixed to attract the attention of the
public for any purpose and also any structure or device the
primary purpose of which is to border, illuminate, animate or
project a visual representation. However, this definition
shall not be heldl~o include official notices issued by any
court or public office, or officer in the performance of a
public or official duty, and traffic control signs. For the
purpose of removal, signs shall also include all sign
structures.
Sign Area: The area of a sign is the entire area within the
periphery of a regular geometric form or combination of
regular geometric forms comprising all of the display area of
the sign and including all of the elements of the matter
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aggregate sign area upon which copy eou~6-be is placed and
all Darts of the si~n structure that bear advertisin~ matter
Qr are constructed in such a manner as to draw attention'to
~e matter advertised. Signs consisting of detached letters
shall also be measured as defined above.
Sign Face: The area, display surface, or part of a sign on
which the copy of message is placed.
Sign Structure= Any structure which supports or is capable
of supporting any sign. Said definition shall not include a
building to which a sign im attached.
Single Occupancy= A parcel of property existing as a single
project, with the building or buildings housing only one
occupant.
SniDe Si~n: A si~n made of any material and attached to a
utility Dole. tree. ~ence DOSt. stake, stick, mailbox or any
simila=-ob~ect.
Special Purpose Signs= directional, safety, and other signs
of a noncommercial nature.
Street: A public or approved private thoroughfare which
affords the principal means of access to abutting property.
Streets may be called, but not limited to, lanes, ways,
places, drives, (not including private drives or driveways),
boulevards, roads, avenues, or other means of access,
regardless of the descriptive term used.
Strip Lighting: A continuous series of linear exterior
lights designed to illuminate a sign e~ or a structure.
~ubstantial Improvement: Any repair, reconstruction, or
improvement of a sign, the estimated cost of which equals or
exceeds fifty (50%) percent of the market value of current
replacement cost of the sign, whichever is lower, either
before the improvement or repair is started or, if the
structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the
damage occurred.
Temporary Sign: A sign intended to advertise community or
civic projects, construction projects, or other special
events on a temporary basis, for a designated period of time.
U-Pic Sign: a sign describing a farm whez~ the customer
picks or purchases the produce directly from the premises on
which they are grown or produced.
V-Shaped Sign: Two single face freestanding signs that are
constructed in the form of a "V" when viewed from above,
provided the internal angle at the apex is not more than
ninety degrees (90"), and the two faces are not separated by
more than ~weney-~,~m six inches (~4 ~") at the apex.
Vehicle Sign: Any sign affixed to a vehicle other than a
license plate, or other identification required for access to
restricted parking areas, a registered logo, trademark, or
service mark.
Wall or Fascia Sign: A sign affixed in a manner to any
exterior wall of a building or structure, and which is
parallel to and projects not more than eighteen inches (18")
from the building or structure wall, and which does not
extend above the parapet wall or roof of the building on
which it is loc.ld~..~,%~
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Wind Sign: Any sign or display including, but not limited to
flags, banners, balloons, streamers and rotating devices,
fastened in such a manner to move upon being subject to
pressure by wind or breeze, but shall not include official
flags, emblems, insignias or pennants of any religious,
educational, national, state, or political subdivision.
Window Sign: A window sign which is painted on, attached to,
or visible through a window excluding displays of
merchandise, and shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of
the 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.
ICTIONTWO= AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 4, SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMITTING,
ORDINANCE NO. 89-60, THE COLLIER COUNTY SIGN ORDINANCE.
Sectio~ 4, Signs Exempt from Permitting, of Ordinance Number
9.-60, the~ign~Dr~n~ce of'collier county, is hereby amended to read
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Signs Exempt From Permitting
The following signs are exempt from the permit requirements
of'this Ordinance, and shall be permitted in all districts
subject to the limitations set forth below:
A. signs required to be maintained, or posted by law or
governmental order, rule, or regulation.
B.- On-premises directional signs, not exceeding four (4)
square feet in area, intended to facilitate the movement
of pedestrians and vehicles within the site upon which
such signs are posted.
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One identification sign, professional name plate, or
occupational sign for each professional office, or
business establishment not to exceed two (2) square feet
in sign area and placed flush against a building face or
mailbox side, and denoting only the name of the occupant
and, at the occupant's election, the occupant's
profession or specialty and/or the street address of the
premise.
Memorial plagues, cornerstones, historical tablets, and
similar types of commemorative signs when cut into any
masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other
noncombustible materials.
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"No Trespassing," "No Dumping," or other prohibitory or
safety type signs, provided each sign does not exceed
two (2) square feet in size.
Real Estate Signs. All supports for such signs shall be
securely built, constructed, and erected-%e-eem~e~m-w&th
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located on the site listed for sale and no closer than
fifteen (15) feet from any property line, and subject to
the following:
One (1) ground, or wall "For Sale", "For Rent",
or similar sign per street frontage for each
parcel, or lot less than one (1) acre in size:
non-residential districts: maximum of twelve
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(12) square feet in
size.
residential districts: maximum of four (4)
square feet in size.
One (1) ground or wall "For Sale", "For Rent",
or similar sign per street frontage for each
parcel, or lot §~eate~-then one (1) acre?-bu~
~ess-~han-,~e~-aeFes ~ in size:
non-residential districts: maximum of
equate feet in size.
residen~ial districts: maximum of twelve
(12) square feet in
size.
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- 4~." One '(1) on-premises sign for model homes,
approved in conjunction with a temporary use
. . permit in any ~oning district not to exceed
foFty-~4e~ ~ square feet. Model
home sign copy shall be limited to the model
name, builders name, name and address, phone
n,,mber, price, logo, and model home designation.
SA. One (1) on-premises open house sign not to
exceed four (4) square feet in size. Such sign
shall not be located within fifteen (15) feet of
any property line, right-of-way or access
easement.
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Real estate signs shall be removed when
ownership has changed or the property is no
longer for sale, rent or lease. A sign
advertising that a property has been sold or
leased shall not be displayed for more than
thirty (30) days after it is.~rected.
Bulletin boards and identification signs for public,
charitable, educational or religious institutions
located on the premises of said institutions and not
exceeding.twelve (12) square feet in size.
Traffic control and safety sign or other municipal,
County, Stat~ or Federal signs, legal notices, railroad
crossing signs, danger signs and such temporary
emergency signs when erected by an appropriate
authority.
Holiday, seasonal, or commemorative decorations provided
that such signs display no commercial advertising and
provided that such signs are not displayed for a period
of more than sixty (60) days.
Window merchandise displays which are changed on a
regular basis, meaning no less frequently than every
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Signs located at the entrance drive of residences
located upon two and one quarter (2.25) acre lots or
greater, displaying the name and address of the
resident, and not exceeding four (4) square feet in
area.
Flags or insignias of governmental, religious,
charitable, fraternal or other nonprofit organizations.
City. county, state or country fleas that will be flown
on a flsa Dole that does not exceed fifteen ¢15) feet in
height above finish ~rade or extend more than ten ¢10)
feet from any buildina they are attached to. ar~
allowable if the number of fleas disPlaYed does ~Q~
exceed those described in Section 6.01A.¢7) and the flag
Doles do not re=uire certified desianina and sealing bY
a Florida resist.red .hain.er as described in Section
Advertising and.identifying signs located on taxicabs,
b~ses, trailers, trucks, or vehicle bumpers, provided
such sign does not. violate Section 5.01.P of this
Ordinance.
Religious-displays~that do. not constitute advertising.
Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising
structure, or changes which are determined to be less
than a substantial improvement.
Copy changes for shopping center, theaters, billboards
or marquees that have routine changes of copy, or are
specifically designed for changes of copy.
Construction Si,ns. All SUDDOrtS for such sians shall
be securely built, constructed, and erected and shall., b9
located on the site under construction and no closer
than fifteen ¢15) feet from any property line. and
sub4ect to the followinq=
One ¢1) around, or wall sian may be used a~ a
construction sian by the aeneral contractor of th,
development, within each front yard for each parcel
less than one ¢1) acre in size:
non-residential districts:
residential districts:
maximum of twelve ¢12)
s~uare feet in size
witNin each fron~ yard
or a maximum of twelv~
~12~ e=uara feet of~
maximum of four f4~ souare
feet in size within each
front yard or a maximum Of
four g4) sauars feet of the
permit board..
One (1) around or wall sian may be used as a
construction sian by the aeneral contractor of the
development, within each front yard for each Parcel
one fl~ acre or laraer in size.:
non-residential districts:
maximum of thirty-tWO
f32~ sauare feet in
size within each front
yard.
~'Words-et~ek-th~e~qh are deleted; words Mn~ are added.
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residential districts: Maximum of twelve ¢12)
souare feet in size within
each front yard or a.
maximum of twelve
square feet of the' Der~it
3. One fl~ =round or wall si~n may be used as. a'
construction si=n by each subcontractor, lendina
_ iDstitution, or other similar company involved with
%he develooment, reaardless of parcel size:
~ll zonina districts: maximum of four ¢4~ souare
fe~t within each front yard
.. .... ~ _~. 9r a maximum of four
8~uare feet of the Dermit
4~ ~.;A11. construction hi=ns must be removed prior to the
~u~_ issuance of certificate of
-- - ~. occupancy, or when seventy
percent [70%~ of a
residential development is
~{ans in con4unction w~[th an aDoroved TemDora~ Use
gECTION THREE: AMENDMENTS.TO SUBSECTION 5.01, PROHIBITED SIGNS, OF
ORDINANCE NO. 89-60, THE COLLIER COUNTY SIGN ORDINANCE.
~., Subsection 5.01., of Section 5, Prohibited Signs, of Ordinance
89-60, t~e ~ign °r-dinahce of collier county, is-hereby amended
am follOWa ~
Prohibited Signs
~." 5.01 It eh~ll be--Unlawful to erect, cause to be erected,
maintained or cause to be maintained, any sign not expressly
authorized by, or exempted from this Ordinance. The
following signs are expressly prohibited:
A. Signs which are in violation of the building code or
electrical code adopted by Collier C _ounty.
B. Abandoned sign:s.
,. C. Animated or activated signs, except
timer and temperature signs.
D. Flashing Signs~ H3_91ectronic reader boards that do not
:..~ flash on and off are not flashing signs.l
E. Rotating signs.
F. Illuminated signs in any residentially zoned or used
district, except residential identification signs,
residential name plat~s, and street signs that are
illuminated by soft or muted light. Nonresidential uses
within residentially used or zoned districts authorized
by provisional use, P.U.D. Ordinance, or as otherwise
provided for within the Zoning Ordinance, shall
be allowed the use of illuminated signs, subject to the
approval of the Community Services Administrator, or his
· designee.
Words-s~'~;~-~h~gh are deleted; words underlined are added.
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G. Signs located upon, within, or otherwise encroaching
upon County or public rights'of-way, except as may be
permitted under the provisions of Ordinance 82-41, as
amended, and those erected by a governmental agency or
required to be erected by a governmental agency.
Billboards.
Strip-:lighted signs..'
Neon type sig~s'except within all commercial and
industrial districts.
K. Roof signs. .
Portable Signs.
Signs which resemble any official sign or marker erected
by any ~overnmental. agency, or_which by reason of
position, shape or color, would conflict_with.the proper
function of any traffic sign..or signal, or be of a size,
location, movement, content, color, or illumination
which may be reasonably confused with or construed as,
or conceal, a traffic control device.
N. Signs, commonly referred to as snipe signs, made of any
material whatsoever and attached in any way to a utility
pole, tree, 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 Ordinance.
Wind signs.
Veh~eAe-s*gns£o~-~a*~e~o-when-sueh-e~e-used-e~e~us~ve~y
feF-~e-puFpose-of-d~sp~ay~n§-e-e~gnT--Th~e-pFeh~b~en
she~-ne~-be-deemed-~e-~ne~ude-s~gns-~neeFl~eFete~-en-e
veh~e~e-et-the-manufae~u~er~o-er-d~s~F~buter~e-~eve~
wh~eh-~den~fy-eF-adveF~se-en~y-~he-~Fedue~-eF-meFv~ees
d~a~ensed-eF-eeFF~ed-by-~he-veh~e~eT
P. Siena on vehicles or boats, either attached to or
painted on the vehicles or boats of any tvDe. which are
consDicUouSlv parked tn close proximity to the
riqht-of-wav and are obviously parked in such a way to
advertise any business to the Dassina motorist or
Q. Any description or representation, in whatever form, of
nudity, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement, when it:
(1) is patently offensiVe to contemporary standards in
the adult community as a whole with respect to what
is suitable sexual material for minors, and
(2) taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic,
political, or scientific value.
R. Any sign which=
(1) Emits audible sound, vapor, smoke, or gaseous
matter.
(2)
Obstructs, conceals, hides, or otherwise obscures
from view any official traffic or government sign,
signal, or device.
;Words-etFuek-thFouqh are deleted; words ~ are added.
(3) Employs motion, have visible moving parts, or gives
the illusion of motion (excludina time and
temograture signs).
(4) Is erected or maintained so as to obstruct any fire
fighting equipment, window, door, or opening uses
as a means of ingress or egress for fire escape
purposes including any opening required for proper
light and ventilation.
(5) 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 pedestrians.
(6) Uses flashing or revolving lights, or contains the
words "Stop", "Look", "Danger", or any other words,
phrase, symbol, or character in such a manner as to
interfere with, mislead, or confuse vehicular
~o=_ traffic.
(7) Any sign which advertises or publicizes an activity
not conducted on the premises upon which the sign
· -is maintained, except as otherwise provided for
within this Ordinance.
No'sign shall be placed or permitted as a principal use
on any property, in any zoning district except as
follows: U-Pic Signs, political signs, or signs
approved'by temporary permit pursuant to the time
limitations set forth herein.
Tethered inflatable signs.
5,02
Termination of Prohibited Signs.
Within six months of the date of enactment of eh~s Ordinance
~9-60; or as otherwise provided within Section 7.01, all
signs expressly prohibited by Section 5.01 of this Ordinance,
and their supporting structures, shall be removed, or, in the
alternative, shall be altered so that they no longer violate
Section 5.01. Billboards with an original cost of one
h~ldred ($100.00) dollars or more, and have been legally
permitted, shall be treated as nonconforming signs and
removed pursuant to Section 7.00.C of this Ordinance.
SECTION FOUR: AMENDMENTS TO SUBSECTION 6.01, PERMITTED SIGNS, OF
ORDINANCE NO. 89-60, THE COLLIER COUNTY SIGN ORDINANCE.
~*00 Permitted Signs
,'01
The following signs are permitted, u~Don issuance of a
~uildin= permit and subject to the restrictions below:
A. On-Premises signs. On-premises pole signs, ground
signs, projecting signs, wall signs, and mansard signs
shall be allowed in all nonresidentially zoned districts
subject to the restrictions below:
(1)
Pole or Ground signs. Single occupancy parcels,
shopping centers, office complexes, or industrial
parks having frontage of one hundred fifty feet
(150') or more on a public street, shall be
permitted one (1) pole, or two (2) ground signs.
In addition, multiple occupancy parcels such as
shopping centers, office complexes, or industrial
are deleted; words &~ are added.
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parks containing twenty five thousand (25,000)
square feet or more of gross leasable floor area
will be permitted one (1) directory sign with a
maximum size of two hundred fifty (250) square feet
for a single entrance cn each public street.
(a)
Maximum allowable sign area - one hundred
(100) squats feet for each pole or oround
signs, or a maximum combined area of one
hundred twenty (120) square feet for two
ground signs, except for approved directory
signs.
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(b)
Setbacks - fifteen feet (15') from any
property line, public or private right of way,
or easement, with the exception of directory
signs which may be located within the medians
of private streets or easements, provided
their location presents no visual
obstructions, or traffic hazards to motorists
or pedestrians.
(c) Maximum allowable height - twenty five feet
(25'). Height shall be measured from the
lowest center line grade of the nearest public
or private right of way or easement to the
uppermost portion of the sign structure.
(U) The maximum size limitation shall apply to
each sign structure. Pole or ground signs may
be placed back to back, side by side, or in
V-type construction with not more than one (1)
display on each facing, and such sign
structure shall be considered as one (1) sign.
(e) Spot or floodlights shall be permitted only
where such spot or floodlight is nonrevolving
and said light shines only on the owner's
premises or signs and away from any right of
way.
Pole or Ground Signs Within Regional Shopping
Centers. One (1) pole or ground sign is permitted
for each regional shopping center having a frontage
of one hundred fifty feet (150') or more on a
public street. Additional pole or ground signs may
be permitted provided that there is a minimum of a
one thousand foot (1000') separ=tion between such
signs, and all setback requirements are met. In no
case shall the number of pole or ground signs
exceed two (2) per street frontage. Additionally,
one (1) directory sign with a maximum size of two
hundred fifty (250) square feet will be permitted
for a single entrance on each public street.
(a) Ma-wimum allowable sign area - one hundred
(100) square feet. except for approved
directory sians.
(b) Setbacks - fifteen feet (15') from any
property line, public or private right of way,
or easement, with the exception of directory
signs which may be located within the medians
of private streets or easements, provided
their location presents no visual
obstructions, or traffic hazards to motorists
or pedestrians.
i, Words-st~mek-th~emgh are deleted; words Rn~ are added.
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~Iaximum allowable height - twenty five feet
(25') in height. Height shall be measured
from the lowest center line grade of the
nearest public or private right of way or
easement to the uppermost portion of the sign
structure.
The maximum size limitation shall apply to
each structure. Pole or ground signs may be
placed back to back, side by side, or in
V-type construction with not more than one (1)
display on each facing, and such sign
structure shall be considered as one (1) sign.
(e)
Spot or floodlights shall be permitted only
where such spot or floodlight is nonrevolving
and said light shines only on the owner's
premises or signs and away from any right of
way.
(3)
Wall or l(ansard Signs. One (1) wall or mansard
sign shall be permitted for each single occupancy
parcel, or for.each establishment in a multiple
occupancy parcel. Corner units within multiple
occupancy parcels, or double frol~tage single
occupancy parcels shall be allowed two signs, but
such signs shall not be combined for the purpose of
placing the combined area on one wall.
(a)
The maximum allowable display area for signs
w~h*m-eme-hana~ed-feet-~eeA~-e~-a~y-st=ee~
· ~re-~han-~e~-~ee~-~4~}-~m-he~h~r shall not
be more than 20 percent (20%) of the total
square footage of the
e~&Me~? visual facade of the building to
which the si,n will be attached, and shall not
in any case exceed two hundred fifty (250)
square feet in area per for any sign.
(4)
Projecting Signs. Projecting signs may be
substituted for wall or mansard signs provided that
the display area of the projecting sign shall not
exceed sixty (60) square feet of display area.
(a)
Projecting signs shall not project more than
four feet (4') from the building wall to which
it is attached.
(b)
Projecting signs shall not extend above the
roof line of the building to which it is
attached.
(c) Projecting signs shall not project into the
public right of way.
(d) PrOjecting signs which project over any
pedestrian way shall be elevated a minimum of
eight feet (8') above such pedestrian way.
(5) Marquee, Canopy or Awning Signs. In addition to
any other sign which is allowed by this Ordinance,
one (1) marquee, canopy, or awning sign shall be
allowed for each single occupancy parcel, or for
each establishment in a multiple occupancy parcel.
(a) Signs located on a marquee, canopy, or awning
shall be affixed flat to the surface, shall
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Words-st~Hek-th~e~qh are deleted; words~are added.
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(%')
(b)
contain letters not greater than six inches
(6"0 in height, shall not exceed twenty feet
(20') in length, and shall not rise in
vertical dimension above the marquee, canopy,
or awning.
be~ew-a-ma~e~eeT-eanepy-e~-aw~n~-b~-~ay-nee
exeeed-ehe-d~mens~ens-e~-ene-~ee~-~-by-e~x
ehe-~=eea~ ~n addition to any other sign
allowed bY this Ordinance one CZ~ under canopy
~lan shall be allowed for each sinale
occupancy parcel, or for each establishment
in a multiple occupancy parcel. Th~ sian
shall not exceed six (6~ sauare f~et in area
and shall be a minimum of eiaht (S~ feet above
finish arade.
signs Within Planned Unit Developments. Sign
classes and sizes for Planned Unit Developments
shall be the same standards found within this
ordinance for the zoning district the development
most closely resembles, unless such PUD's have sign
standards contained in the PUD document, and are
approved by Board of County Commissioners.
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Fleas. Residential ProPerties that have been
issued a Certificate of OccuDanc~ may display un to
three (3) city. county, state or country fleas.
Three f3~ city. county, state or countr~ fleas may
be displayed a~ the entrance of~_a commercial.
office, industrial or residential development,.
Where these developments have multiple entrances
any entrance may have up to three (3~ ~laas each.
provided: the development is at least ten (10)
acres in size, any entrance with flags is Drovidin~
in~rpss/egress oRly, Pff a roadway that is
designated a collector or arterial in the Traffic
Element of the Growth Management Plan, and all
9ntrances with flag~ are at least three hundre~
(300~ feet apart. Four (4) additional flaas may be
displayed within a development provided the flags
are not visible to motorists alon~ any frontage
roadways. The four (4) internaklv displayed fla~s
may be increased by up to eight rS) additional
fla~s for a maximum %otal of twelve (12) fla~s,
~ith the amount of the proposed increase to be
determined,,,by th~ CommuD~tv Development Services
Administrator, provided: all ProPosed fla~s would
not be visible to motorists along any frontage
roadways and the Community Development Services
Administrator determines that the disPlaY of the
extra f~ags is essential to the theme and design of
the development.
All flea Doles with a heiaht in excess of fift99~
f15) feet above finish arade or that extend more
than ten (10) feet from an~ buildina that they are
attached to shall be sub4ect to the Permit process,
~s a condition of Der~ittin~, the flaa pole
foundation or a~tachment shall be designed by ~
Florida re~istered engineer on a ~i~ned and sealed
drawin~ showin~ construction details and maximum
flag area that is supportable. Certified desi~D~Dg
Words-se~e~-eh~e~gh are deleted; words RD~ are added.
an4 sealing shall not be reautred where flaa DOles
are located at a distance exceedina their heiaht
plus five ¢5) feet from all structures (except
those designed solely for storaGeS. DroDertv
boundaries, utility lines and Doles. and
pedestrian;vehic%;lar acGes~wavs and roadways omen
to the ~eneral Public or the residents of that
gommunit¥.
On sin~le-familv or duplex lots fla~ poles shall
~Pt exc~pd twent~ ~20) feet in height above finish
arade or exceed thirty ¢30} feet in height above
finish Grade when located in the Estates or
A~ricultural Districts. For all other lots. fla~
Doles shall not exceed thirty-five f$5) feet in
height from the finish ~rade or extend more than
twenty ¢20) feet from any building to which they
are attached.
Temporary Signs. 'The erection of any temporary sign
shall require permitting as established within Section
9~00 of this Ordinance. Applicants for temporary sign
permits shall pay the same minimum fee as required for a
standard sign within the district. Temporary signs
shall be allowed subject, to the restrictions imposed by
this Section and other relevant parts of this Ordinance.
(1) Political Signs. Political campaign signs and
posters shall be permitted subject to the following
.... r~u...!~eme~s~
(~)' Prior-ts the erect[o~, installing, placing, or
displaying of a political sign a bulk
_ temporary permit sh&ll be.obtained. The fee
for said bulk permit shall be as adopted by
resolution by the Board of County
Commissioners.
Political campaign signs or posters within
residentially zoned or used property, shall
not exceed four (4) square feet in size, and
shall not be located closer than five (5) feet
to any property line. Political signs placed
within residential districts shall require
written permission from the property owner.
(c) Political campaign signs or posters will be
permitted in all other zoning districts within
a maximum copy area of forty (40) square feet
per sign, and shall be located no closer than
fifteen (15) feet to any property line.
(d) .Ail supports shall be securely built,
constructed and erected to conform with the
requirements of this Ordinance.
(e) The maximum height of any political campaign
sign or poster, except those that may be
affixed to a wall, shall be limited to eight
(8) feet.
(f} Political signs shall be erected not more than
sixty (60) calendar days prior to an election
or political event, and shall be removed
within seven (7) calendar days after the
election, event, or after the teh campaign
issue has been decided.
Words-struek-th~e~qh are deleted; words ~l~are added.
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(2)
Construction Signs. One (1) temporary on-si~e
construction sign may bs permitted for each parcel,
identifying the name of the development, company
and general contractor, and other pertinent similar
information, which shall be removed at the time a
certificate of occupancy is issued for the building
or structure, or when seventy percent (70%) of a
residential development is constructed, ~nd shall
not exceed the following size restrictions=
Residential, industrial, commercial and
institutional developments within all zoning
districts:
_ under~o-aeFss-&n-s&ze~ .... A-~empeFa~.T-e*gn
ne~-~o-exeeed-foF~M
,4e~-squaFe-fee~-~n
s~se*a%-eaeh-s%Fee%
A temporary s~n
not to exceed sixty
(60) square feet at
bach street
--. frontage.'.
over 10. acres in size:
~b~--Subeon~Fae~eFs~-Aend*mg-*ns~*%u~*ens~-eF-o~heF
s~m~aF-s~gns-represen~ng-eempan~es-~nvo~ved
w&~h-~he-deve~epmen~?-may-p~aee-a-feur-~4~
sq~are-Eee~-~den~f~ea~efl-s~fl-w~th~m-~wen~y
f~ve-~SA~-feee-e~-ehe-eems~Fuee&em-s&~m-em
ehe-~eb-s&eev
(e~) Temporary construction signs shall be located
not closer than f*f~een ~ feet (~S30') to
any property line.
(3)
Grand Opening Signs. An occupant may display a an
on-site grand opening sign not exceeding thirty-two
(32) sguare feet on a side, and not exceeding
sixty-four (64) square feet total. The banner sign
shall be anchored and may be displayed on-site for
a period not exceeding fourteen (14) days within
the first three (3) months that the occupant is
open for business.
(4) Special Events Signs. A special events sign not
exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in size may
be displayed to announce or advertise such
temporary uses as fairs, carnivals, circuses,
revivals, sporting events, or any public,
charitable, educational, or religious event or
function, and shall be located no closer than
fifteen (15) feet to any property line. Such signs
shall require a buildin~ permit.
eemp~M-w&tW-PAA-req~ememesr
(~)
Farm Signs. (Qn-Site} One (1) temporary pole or
ground sign identifying the farm, farm
organization, entrance, or gate not exceeding forty
(40) square feet in area. This sign shall be used
to identify temporary agricultural offices so as to
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~ ~'; ~ .
expedite the exportation of crops to various parts
of the county. Such signs shall be permitted for a
period not to exceed thirty (30) days and may be
issued only twice in any calendar year. ~
shall recruire a building permit.
Real Estate SiGns. One ¢1) temporary_ on-site
ground or wall "For Sale". "For Rent". or similar
sign withi~ ~ach front yard for each parcel or lot
An excess of ten ¢10) acres An size. may be erected
subject to the followinG=
fa)
Res~Dtial. industrial, commercial sod
institutional developments within all zoning
~ .-
A maximum of..~ixt~ f60) sauare feet in size
within each front yard.
lc% Real estat~ sians shall not be located closer
than thirty (]0~ feet from any DroDertv line.
Cd~ Real estate signs uo to sixty ¢60~ sauare feet
are allowed for model homes subject to the
other reauirements of this ~ubsection.
f~) Real estate sians shall be removed when
ownershiD ha9 chanaed, the property is no
lonGeT for sale. rent or lease, or the model
home ~s no longer being used as a model home.
A sign advertisin~ that a property has been sold or
leased shall not be displayed for more than thirty
(30) days after it is erected.
Special Purpose Signs. (On-Site) Due to the unique and
varied nature of the following uses, additional signs
may be required to provide the desired level of service
to the public. Special purpose signs shall be allowed
subject to the following requirements:
(1) Theater signs. (On-site) In addition to the signs
otherwise permitted by this Ordinance, a theater
shall be permitted a changeable message sign, the
surface of which shall not exceed one hundred (100)
square feet in area. Such sign shall require a
building permit.
(2) Automobile Service Stations. In addition to the
signs otherwise permitted by this Ordinance,
automobile service stations shall be permitted one
(1) changeable message sign not to exceed ten (10)
square feet in area for the purpose of displaying
gasoline prices only. Such sign shall be affixed
to the ~tructure of a pole on the property. Such
sign shmll require a building permit.
(3) Time and Temperature Signs. One (1) time and
temperature sign having a surface area not
exceeding eighteen (18) square feet shall be
permitted at each industrial, commercial or other
non-residentially zoned property. Such signs may
be affixed to the structure of a pole or ground
sign. Such sign shall require a building permit.
(4) Residential Directional or Identification Signs.
Directional or identification signs no greater than
(4) square feet in size, and located internal to
Words-s~r~ek-th=e~qh are deleted; words~l~are added.
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(5)
the subdivision or development, may be allowed
subject to the approval of the Community
Developmen~ Administrator, or his designee. Such
signs shall only be used to identify the location,
or direction of approved uses such as models or
model centers, sales offices, information centers,
recreation centers, or the individual components of
the development. Directional or identification
signs maintaining a common architectural theme, may
be combined into a single sign not exceeding six
(6') feet in height, and twenty four (24) square
feet in area. Such signs shall require a building
permit.
Commercial and Industrial Directional or
Identification Signs. Directional or
identification signs no greater than six (6) square
feet in size, and located internal to the
subdivision or development, may be allowed subject
to th~.approval of the Community Development
Services Administrator, or his designee. Such
signs shall only be used to identify the location,
or direction of approved uses such as sales
centers, information centers, or the individual
components of the development. Directional or
identification signs maintaining a common
architectural theme may be combined into a single
sign not to exceed six (6') in height, and sixty
(60) square feet in area. Such signs shall require
a building permit.
On-Premises Signs Within Residential Districts. Two (2)
ground or wall residential entrance or gate signs may be
located at each entrance to a multifamily, single
family, mobile home or recreational vehicle park subject
to the following requirements:
(1)
Such sign~ shall contain only the name of the
subdivision, the insignia or motto of the
development and shall not contain promotional or
sales material.
(2)
The ground or wall signs shall not exceed a
combined area of sixty (60) square feet, and shall
not exceed the height or length of the wall or gate
upon which it is located.
On-Premises Signs Within Agricultura~ Districts.
On-premises signs shall be permitted within
agriculturally zoned or used property, for
agri-commercial uses defined within the Collier County
Zoning Ordinance only, and subject to the following
restrictions:
(1)
One (1)~pole or ground sign identifying the farm
organiza4:ion, located at the entrance or gate of
each street frontage, and only for permitted
agricultural uses.
(a)
The maximum allowable sign area for each pole
or ground sign shall not exceed one hundred
(100) square feet, and shall be located a
minimum of fifteen feet (15') from any
property lines, public or private right of way
or easement.
(2)
One (1) U-Pic sign located at the entrance or gate
of each street frontage.
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(a)
The maximum allowable sign area for each U-Pic
sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square
feet, and shall be located a minimum of
fifteen feet (15') from any property line,
public or private right of way or easement.
Wall or Mansard S~.gns Within Agricultural Districts.
Wall or mansard signs shall be permitted within
agriculturally zoned or used property, for
agri-commercial uses defined within the Collier County
Zoning Ordinance only, and subject to the following
restrictions:
(1)
One wall or mansard sign shall be permitted for
each principal use structure on the parcel. Corner
parcels or double frontage parcels shall be allowed
one (1) sign per street frontage, but such signs
shall not be combined for the purpose of placing
the combined area on one wall.
.(a) The ~aximum allowable display area for any
sign w~th~n-ens-h~d~ed-~ee~-~ee&~-s~-any
s~Feet-F~ght-e~-way-eF-pFopeFty-~*ne-shaA~-not
e~e~e-~eet-im-a~ee-pe~-eiqm shall not be more
than 20 verc~t
footece of the wall to which it is affixed.
and shall not in any case exceed two hundred
fifty ¢250) ecuare feet in area var sion.
(b)
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s~gn-may-be-~me~ease~-a~-a-~ae~e-e~-ene-~
s~a~e-~ee~-~e~-eeeh-a~&~&ena~-~we-~ee~-e~
ee~baek-a~eve-eme-h~m~e~-~ee~-~ee~-~em-amy
se~ee~-~h~-e~-way-e~-p~epe~ey-A*me~-me~-~e
exeee~-a-max~m~m-e~-eme-h~m~e~-t~ee}-s~e=e
Off-Premises Directional Signs. Off-premises
directional signs are permitted subject to review and
approval of tho design and location of such signs by the
eeu~y-Mana~e~ Community Development Services
Administrator. or his designee, if the following
requirements are met:
Off-premises directional signs shall only be
permitted in nonresidentially zoned, or
agricultural districts.
(2)
No more than two (2) off-premise directional signs
aha11 be permitted, identifying the location and
nature of a building, structure, or use which is
not visible from the street serving such building,
structu~, or uses, provided that each such sign is
not more than four (4) square feet in area, and
eight feet (8') in height.
(3)
Off-premises directional signs shall not be located
closer than fifty feet (50') from a residentially
zoned district.
(4)
Off premises directional signs shall not be located
closer than one hundred feet (100') from another
off premises directional sign.
H. Illuminated Signs. All illuminated signs shall have
electrical comDon~.4ts, connections, and installations
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that conform to the National Electric Code, and all
other applicable Federal, State, and local codes and
regulations. Further, lighted signs shall: be shielded
in such a manner as to produce no glare, hazard or
nuisance to motorists or occupants of adjacent
properties; not be reflective or phosphorescent; have a
steady nonfluctuating or nonundulating light source.
SECTION FIVE: AMENDMENTS TO SUBSECTION 7.01, NONCONFORMING SIG]~S, OF
ORDINANCE NO. 89-60, THE COLLIER COUNTY SIGN ORDINANCE.
Paragraph C., of Subsection 7.01, of Section 7, Nonconforming
of Ordinance Number 89-60, the Sign Ordinance of Collier County,
~ereby amended to'read as follows:
Nonconforming Signs
Existing signs not expressly prohibited by this Ordinance and
not conforming to its. provisions shall be regarded as
nonconforming signs~-.
A. The following signs, and sign structures shall be
removed or made to conform to this Ordinance within
ninety (90]=~ays from the_effectSve date thereof:
(1) Signs made of paper,'cloth, or other nondurable
materials.
(2) All temporary signs.
(3) Those signs described in Sub-Sections 5.01.G,
5.01.M, 5.01.N, §.01.Q and 5.01.R of this
Ordinance.
Be
Nonconforming On-Premises Permanent Signs. All
permanent nonconforming on-premises signs, and sign
structures shall be removed, or made to comply with the
requirements of this Ordinance within three (3) years
from the date upon which the sign became nonconforming
under this Ordinance.
Nonconforming Off-Premises signs. A~i nonconforming
off-premises signs, and sign structures having an
original cost or value of one hundred ($100.00) dollars
or more may b~ maintained for the longer of the
following periods:
(1) T~o (2) years from the date upon which the sign
became nonconforming under this Ordinance; or
(2) A period of three (3) to seven (7) years from the
effective date of this Ordinance according to the
amortization table below.
Sign Cost/Value
$100 to $ 1,000
$1,001 to $ 3,000
$3,001 to $10,O00
More than $10,000
(3)
Permitted Years Prom Effective
Date of Ordinanc~
3 years
4 years
5 years
7 years
Any owner of an off-premises sign who requests an
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amortization perLod longer than two (2) years
shall, within one (1) year from the date of
enactment of these regulations, register the sign
with the eust~me~ Community Development Services
Mama~e~ ~~, 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 5" x 7"
in size; and a written agreement to remove the sign
at or before the expiration of the amortization
period applicable to the sign. The off-premise
si~n owner's sianature shall be witnessed before a
notar~ public on all reuuests for extended
amortize%ions. A registration fee of fifty dollars
($50.00) shall be paid at the time of registration.
~ontinuation of Nonconforming Signs
Subject to the limitations imposed by Section 7.00 of this
Ordinance, a nonconforming sign may be continued and shall be
m~inta.ined in good condition as required by this Ordinance,
but shall not be:
Structurally or mechanically extended or altered to
further the nonconformity, except in cases where it has
been determined that there exists imminent danger to the
public safety.
Repaired or rebuilt when destroyed or damaged to the
extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of its replacement
value, except in conformity with this Ordinance.
A nonconforming permanent on-premises or off-premises
sign shall not be replaced by another nonconforming sign
except that substitution or interchange of letters,
poster panels, and painted boards, or dismountable
materials on nonconforming signs shall be permitted
through the period of nonconformity established by this
Ordinance.
D. Continued in use when any land use to which the sign
pertains has ceased for a period of thirty (30)
consecutive days, or has otherwise changed.
E. Nonconforming status shall not be af§orded 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 Ordinance, or to any
pre-existing signs which have been illegally installed,
constructed, placed, or maintained.
Variances. ..
The Board of Zoning Appeals may grant a variance from the
terms of this Ordinance as will not be contrary to the public
interest when owing to special conditions a literal
enforcement of the provisions of this Ordinance would result
in unnecessary and undue hardship.
In order to grant any variance from the terms of this
Ordinance the Board must find
A. That special conditions and circumstances exist which
are peculiar to the land, structure or building involved and
which are not applicable to other lands, structures or
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buildings similarly situated;
B. That the special conditions and circumstances do not
result from the actions of the applicant;
C. That granting the variance requested will not confer on
the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this
Ordinance to other lands, buildings or structures similarly
situated;
D. That a literal interpretation of the provisions of the
Ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly
enjoyed by other properties similarly situated under the
terms of the ordinance and would work unnecessary and undue
hardship on_the applicant; _
E. That t~.variance granted is the minimum variance that
will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building
or structure;
F. That the granting of the variance will be in harmony
with~e'general intent and purpose of this Ordinance and
that such variance will not be injurious to the area involved
or. otherwise detrimental to the public welfare;
G. In granting any variance, the Board of Zoning Appeals
may prescribe the following:
(1) Appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity
-. with this Ordinance or other applicable County
ordinances. Violation of such conditions and
safeguards, when made a part of the terms under
which the variance is granted, shall be deemed a
violation of this Ordinance.
(2)
A reasonable time limit within which the action for
which the variance required shall be begun or
completed or beth.
~ECTION SIX:
AMENDMENTS TO SUBSECTION 9.01, GENERAL OF, PERMIT
APPLICATIONS, OF ORDINANCE NO. 89-60, THE COLLIER COUNTY
SIGN ORDINANCE.
Paragraph C., of Subsection 9.01, General, of Section 9, Permit
;lications, of Ordinance Number 89-60, the Sign Ordinance of Collier
hereby amended as follows:
Permit Applications.
General. Any person wishing to erect, place, rebuild,
reconstruct, relocate, alter, or change the sign copy (see
Section 4.00 for exceptions) of any sign shall apply for and
receive a building permit in accordance with Resolution
88-241 prior to th~ commencement of any work. A building
permit will be issued by the Community Development Services
Administrator, or his designee, provided that all permit
requirements of the Ordinance and all other applicable
provisions of Collier County's ordinances and regulations
have been met.
Permit Fees. A building permit fee shall be collected
pursuant to the fee schedule set forth in Resolution
88-241.
Every application for a building permit shall be in
writing upon forms to be furnished by the Community
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Development Services Administrator, or his designee.
In order to obtain a permit to erect, place, rebuild,
reconstruct, relocate, alter or change the sign copy of
any sign under the provision of this ordinance, an
applicant shall submit to the building official a
building permit application which shall set forth in
writing a complete description of the proposed sign
inclu, ding:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of the: a)
owner and lessee of the sign and b) sign contractor
or erector of the sign.
(2) The legal description and the street address of the
property upon which the sign is to be erected.
(3) The di~ensions of the sign including height;
(4) The copy to be placed on the face of the sign.
(5) .Other information as required in the permit
application forms provided by the Community
Development Services Administrator, or his
designee; including ~h~ee-~9~ two (2} copies of the
site plan, elevation drawings of the proposed sign
and identification of the type, height, area and
location of all existing Dole SignS. around
and direotorv signs on the subject parcel.
(6) a. Th=ee-~ Two ¢2) blueprints or ink drawings,
certified by a Florida Registered Engineer, of
the plans and specifications and method of
construction and attachment to the building or
the ground for all Dole signs and all
Drodectina sians: and any around sig~ over
thirty-two (32) s~uare feet.
o~-h~s-des~neeT-may-be-~sed-~e-sa~s~y-~he
eDg~Bee=~m~-ree/H~emen~s-~-~he-S~andard
b. Wall s~ans, or any separate part thezeQf,
which is t9 ~9 affixed to a wall shall~b9
fastened flush with the surface with fasteners
which shall have the capacity to carry the
full load of the sian or separate Dart th~=~9~
under wind load conditions ~f the ~pgroved
Collier County Buildina Code Ordinance. Flood
Ordinance, ~D~ th~ Coastal Buildina
OrdinaDce, .AD~ such sian or separate Dart
thereof which is not mounted flush with the
surface and which weiahs more than twent~
pounds shall have a Florida registered
enaineer design the mounting or fastening
~y~em and depict the svstem on sianed and
sealed drawinas which shall accompany th~
permit application.
(7) If the sign or sign copy is to be illuminated or
electronically operated, the technical means by
which this is to be accomplished.
(8) A~-s~ns-~erm~ed-umde~-~h~s-e~d~nanee-sha~-hawe
af~xed-~o-~he-s~T-and-v~s~b~e-fmem-s-d~e~e~ee-e~
~ve-~ee~-~A~?-~he-pe~m~-n~mbe~, The permit
number shall be d~sDlayed or affixed at the bot~0~
of the s/an face and shall have the same life
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e~ectancv as the sian. ~uch permit number shall
be clearly leaible to a person standina five rS)
feet in front of the ba~ of the si~n and in no
case shall the permit n~ber be less than one-half
~1;21 inch in size.
Building permits shall expire and become null and void
if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced
and inspected within six (6) months from the date of
issuance of the permit.
i:SECTION SEVEN: AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 10, ENFORCEMENT, OF ORDINANCE
NUMBER 89-60, THE COLLIER COUNTY SIGN ORDINANCE.
Section 10, Enforcement, of Ordinance Number 89-60, the Sign
of Collier County is hereby amended to read as follows:
0.00 Enforcement
.0.01
10.02
General. No sign shall hereafter be erected, placed, altered
or moved unless in conformity with this Ordinance. Ail signs
located within Collier County shall comply with the following
requirements:
A. The issuance of a sign permit pursuant to the
requirements of this Ordinance shall not permit the
construction or maintenance of a sign, or structure in
violation of any existing County, State or Federal law
or regulation.
B. All signs for which a permit is required shall be
subject to inspections by the County Manager, or his
designee. The County Manager, or his designee, is
hereby authorized to enter upon any property or premises
to ascertain whether the provisions of this Ordinance
are being adhered to. Such entrance shall be made
during business hours, unless an emergency exists. The
County Manager, or his designee, may order the removal
of any sign that is not in compliance with the
provisions of this Ordinance, is improperly maintained,
or which would constitute a hazard to the public health,
safety, and welfare.
B,C~ The Community Development Services Administrator, or his
designee, shall be charged with interpretation and
enforcement of this Ordinance.
Enforcement Procedures. Whenever, by the provisions of this
Ordinance, the performance of any act is required, or the
performance of any act is prohibited, a failure to comply
with such provisions shall constitute a violation of this
Ordinance.
A. The owner, ~Dant, ~/K~Lor occupant of any land or
structure, or part thereof, and any architect, builder,
contractor, agent, or other person who knowingly
participates in, assists, directs, creates, or maintains
any situation that is contrary to the requirements of
this ordinance may be held responsible for the violation
and be subject to the penalties and remedies provided
her,min.
Where any sign, or part thereof violates this Ordinance,
the Community Development Services Administrator, or his
designee, shall give to the owner, agent, lessee or
other persons maintaining the sign, or the owner or
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lessee of the land upon which the sign is located,
written notice by registered or certified return receipt
mail specifying the nature of the violation, ordering
the cessation thereof, and requiring either the removal
of the sign or the carrying out of remedial work. Such
notice shall be in the following form:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS OF
THE COLLIER COUNTY SIGN ORDINANCE 89-60 HAVE BEEN
DISCOVERED; YOU HAVE THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM ~
~ TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS.
ONCE CORRECTED, YOU SHALL CALL THE COMPLIANCE SERVICE~
SECTION AND ARRANGE FOR AN INSPECTION OF THE PARCEL. IF
YOU BELIEVE THAT AN ERROR HAS BEEN MADE, YOU MAY FILE A
NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAL WITH THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION, WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS
OF RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT
COLLIER COUNTY MAY R~2(OVE THE OFFENDING SIGN AT THE
EXPIRATION OF THE THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD IF THE
VIOLATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. ALL COSTS FOR SUCH
.... REMOVAL, SHALL BE CHARGED TO THE OWNER, AGENT OR LESSEE
-"OF=THE SIGN CRT HE O~;EROF THE PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE
SIGN IS LOCATED.
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If a sign is in such a condition as to be in danger of
falling, or is a menace to the safety of persons or
property, or found to be an immediate and serious danger
to the public because of its unsafe condition, the
provisions of Section 2301.6 of the Standard Building
Code, as adopted by Collier County shall govern.
In addition to the penalties and remedies above, the
Compliance Services Manager, or his designee, may
institute any appropriate action or proceedings to
prevent, restrain correct, or abate a violation of this
Ordinance, as provided by law, including prosecution
before the Collier County Code Enforcement Board.
Compliance Services shall immediately remove all
violative signs located in or uDon Dublic riqhts of way
or Public DrODerty,
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
Ordinance, such person, firm, corporation, or other
entity, upon conviction of such offense, shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to
exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment
not to exceed Sixty (60)days in the County Jail, or
both, in the discretion of the Court. Each violation or
non-compliance shall be considered a separate and
distinct offense. Further, each day of continued
violation crimson-compliance shall be considered as a
separate offense.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent or restrict the
County from taking such other lawful action in any court
of competent Jurisdiction as is necessary to prevent or
remedy any violation or non-compliance. Such other
lawful actions shall include, but shall not be limited
to, an equitable action for injunctive relief or an
action at law for damages.
Further, nothing in this Section shall be construed to
prohibit the County from prosecuting any violation of
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SECTION EIGHT:
this Ordinance by means of a Code Enforcement Board
established pur~;uant to the authority of Chapter 162,
Florida Statute~.
All remedies and penalties provided for in this Section
shall be cumulative and independently available to the
County and the County shall be authorized to pursue any
and all remedies set forth in this Section to the full
extent allowed by law.
Conflict and SQverability
In the event thie Ordinance conflicts with any other Ordinance of
~Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall
'. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent Jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed..a, separate, di~stinct and independent provision and such
)1ding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
"SECTION NINE: Effective Date
This Ordinance shall become effective upon receipt of notice from
the Secretary of State that this Ordinance has been filed with the
of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
BOARD~ OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER. CO~Y, FLORIDA
MAX A. ~S~E, JR., ~HA~/RMAN (~'
AS'TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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M. STUDENT
CO~ ATTORNEY
SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMI~Pr
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· OF FLORIDA
· OF COLLIER
X, JAMES C. GILES, Clerk of Courts in and for the
TWentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Is a true copy of:
· :::,~ Ordinance No. 90-114
which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on
'the 2?th day of December, 1990, during Special Session.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board of
County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 2nd
,day of January, 1991.
JAMES C. GILES
Clerk of Courts and
Ex-officio to Board of:.:.
County Commission.erst;
~y: /s/Maureen Kenyon Deputy Clerk