Update from the Codes Compliance Department: These reported signs are not in violation as they are on private property, they are not over size (due to the fact they are are placed on commercial properties), and they are considered Real Estate signs as they provide information regarding available rentals by way of a QR code.

This sign does not meet these two requirements:

16.40.120.16 Design Requirements

All signs except temporary signs and off-premises signs shall be subject to the design requirements below:

1.
Freestanding Signs. Signs shall be designed to complement the architectural design of the building, utilizing the same materials, colors, finishes, and details. In addition to color, freestanding signs shall incorporate at least one (1) additional element (such as, but not necessarily limited to, building material or architectural feature) to reflect the architectural design of the building.

4.
Landscaping. All freestanding and monument signs shall be landscaped around the base of the sign structure. Landscaping (e.g. ornamental trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants) shall meet the requirements for foundation landscaping as prescribed by this code.

It doesn't seem to follow this either:

(3)
Setbacks. Minimum setbacks for freestanding signs shall be as follows:
(a)
Zero (0) feet for signs that are six (6) feet in height or less.
(b)
Three (3) feet for signs that are ten (10) feet in height or less but greater than 6 feet in height.
(c)
Five (5) feet for signs that are fifteen (15) feet in height or less but greater than 10 feet in height.
(d)
Ten (10) feet for signs that are greater than 15 feet in height.

Referred to Codes

Update from the Codes Compliance Department: These Real Estate signs are permitted as exempt signs under Code Section 16.40.120.3.2. They are not required to meet the design guidelines for the zoning district. Those design guidelines are intended for permanent free standing and wall signs.

As this sign has been up for over a year it's clearly not a temporary sign so it falls under the category of " permanent free standing".

"Those design guidelines are intended for permanent free standing and wall signs."

the code very specifically states:

"All signs except temporary signs and off-premises signs shall be subject to the design requirements"

so, since this is a permanent sign, it should be required to follow the design requirements

If the sign is "temporary" it should have a time limit. (This sign has been up for around a year.) Otherwise it's clearly a permanent sign. And if it's a permanent sign it needs to follow signage guidelines.

Update from the Codes Compliance Department: please direct further sign questions to Pam Lee in Development Review Services, 727-892-5096

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