§ 26-669. Outdoor advertising signs.

(a)

Generally. Permanent outdoor off-site business advertising signs are not allowed in any zoning/land use district. All other signs are regulated as stated herein.

(b)

Contents. Existing outdoor advertising signs may display any message so long as it does not violate F.S. § 847.013.

(c)

Number, area, spacing and height.

(1)

Maximum size. No permanent existing outdoor advertising sign may exceed 310 square feet in size.

(2)

Maximum height. No permanent outdoor advertising sign, or combination of signs, may exceed 40 feet in height.

(3)

Maximum width. No permanent outdoor advertising sign, or combination of signs, may exceed 26 feet in width.

(4)

Spacing. No permanent outdoor advertising sign may be closer than 50 feet to any property line, or closer than 1,500 feet to any other permanent advertising sign on either side of the thoroughfare to which the permanent advertising sign is directed. Spacing shall be determined based on signs that have received the necessary town authorization pursuant to this article, and signs having received prior authorization shall have priority over a later applicant in determining compliance with the spacing restrictions. Where two applications from different persons conflict with each other, so that only one of the applications may be granted, the first application received by the building official will be the first considered for approval. The second application shall remain pending until the first application is acted upon. If the first application considered is granted, the second application shall be denied. If the first application is denied, the second application shall then be considered for approval.

(Ord. No. 1991-11-1, § 6.00, 12-4-1991)