BCC PUBLIC HEARING CH. 31.5 SIGN CODE ORDINANCE Zoning Division August 4, 2015.

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CH. 31.5 SIGN CODE ORDINANCE CH. 31.5 SIGN CODE ORDINANCE

Zoning DivisionZoning Division

August 4, 2015

OverviewOverview

Proposed amendments are compilation of changes needed to address requests by the business community, new technology trends and clarification of existing regulations for consistency. A list of changes were discussed with BCC in a work session in January 2015.

Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline

General Sign CodeTourist Commercial SignsPD Master Sign PlansSpecial Districts & Overlays LPA Recommendation Additional AmendmentsRequested Action

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

General sign type amendments under consideration:

1) Architectural Building Features2) Wall 3) Electronic Message Center4) Off-Site Directional5) Window 6) Construction 7) Billboards

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

Architectural Building Features

Generic, integrated, architectural feature shall be exempt from sign code standards:

Designed and constructed as part of building Identification via symbols, logos, letters, moving parts, lights

etc. are not exempt

Signage within commercial developments Clarification of language

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

Maximum Wall Sign Copy Area

Copy area increase due to height of sign on building(sign must be located within top 20% of building height):

Height

0-35 ft.36-50 ft.51-75 ft.76-100 ft.101-140 ft.140+ ft.>180 ft.

Current Code %

No Increase10%15%20%25%30%

Proposed%

No Increase15%20%25%50%100%125%

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

Wall Signs

Maximum Allowable Copy Area:

Current code: Must use front of building to calculate wall signage. May distribute signage on all walls.

Proposed Amendment : If front of building is not used to calculate wall signage, then all signage must be placed on the side used to calculate the signage.

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

Example

Current code – 90 sq.ft. of signto distribute on any wall

Proposed – use larger wallwith all sign on that wall, 150 sq. ft. on this wall

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

General BCC concerns regarding Electronic Message Centers (EMC’s):

Proximity to residential areas Transition time Dimming Technology Prohibition

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

Current Regulations: EMC’s are allowed on a very limited basis

Specific bulb voltage, no flashing, zoom, or twinkle Allowed on Ground , Pole and Wall signs Permitted as changeable copy in all zoning districts

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

Proposed Changes:Proposed Changes: Restrict EMC’s based on proximity to residential uses Prohibit on Wall signs Pole signs – limit EMC to 25% of total copy area Must meet Display Criteria:

• Must hold display/message for minimum 8 secondsMust hold display/message for minimum 8 seconds• Images shall appear instantaneously without flashing, animation, Images shall appear instantaneously without flashing, animation,

or movement of any kindor movement of any kind• Required automatic dimming technologyRequired automatic dimming technology• Cannot exceed a brightness level of 0.3 foot candles above Cannot exceed a brightness level of 0.3 foot candles above

ambient lightambient light• Non-conforming signs must comply with brightness by date

certain

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

County Illumination Standard for Dynamic Signs

1. City of Orlando .3 Foot Candle of Ambient Light

2. City of Cocoa .3 Foot Candle of Ambient Light

3. City of St. Petersburg .2 Foot Candle of Ambient Light

4. Brevard County .3 Foot Candle of Ambient Light

5. Sarasota County .3 Foot Candle of Ambient Light

Brightness Level Comparison vs. Other Jurisdictions

Note: All jurisdictions have various forms of measurement but most have similar brightness level thresholds.

EMC’s

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

EMC’s

Wall Signs EMC’s shall not be allowed as wall

signs

Non-Residential Signs in Non-Residential Signs in Residential Districts Residential Districts EMC’s limited to 25% of a ground EMC’s limited to 25% of a ground

sign copy areasign copy area Turn off/sleep mode between Turn off/sleep mode between

11pm-6am11pm-6am

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

Excessive Window Signage

Window Signs

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign CodeWindow Signs

Current Regulation (General Code): Maximum copy area = 25% of window area, affixed to window.

Proposed Changes (General Code): Location – affixed to or with in 3 ft. of window Prohibit changeable copy signs Maximum letter size

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

Construction Signs

Current Regulations: Do not address mesh fence banners.

Proposed Change: Allow a mesh fence banner sign affixed to the fence surrounding a

construction site. Copy area limited to 64 sq.ft. in residential area and 128 sq.ft. in all

other areas.

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

Off-Site Directional Signs

Current:Limited to Weekends Friday - SundayLimited to 3 mile postingLimited to 3 weekends a year

Proposed:Expand weekend timeframe by 1 dayProvide flexibility on sign posting distance Increase the number of weekends from 3 to 6

General Sign CodeGeneral Sign Code

Billboards

Codifying existing practice: Requires registration Annual Fee

Tourist Commercial SignsTourist Commercial Signs

1) Wall 2) EMC3) Ground 4) Window 5) Wall Banners

Amendments Under Consideration:

Tourist Commercial SignsTourist Commercial Signs

Maximum Wall Sign Copy Area

Copy area increase due to height of sign on building(sign must be located within top 20% of building height):

Height

0-35 ft.36-50 ft.51-75 ft.76-100 ft.101-140 ft.140+ ft.>180 ft.

Current Code %

No Increase10%15%20%25%30%

Proposed%

No Increase15%20%25%50%100%125%

Tourist Commercial SignsTourist Commercial Signs

EMC’s

Current Code: Permitted on Pole and Wall signs

Proposed Changes:Pole signs – Limit EMC to 25% of total copy areaProhibit on Wall signsPermit on Ground signs where:

1) > 15 acres2) Min.1,000 foot road frontage3) Separation distance of 300 feet between signs4) Must meet display criteria as proposed for general code

Tourist Commercial SignsTourist Commercial Signs

Ground Signs

Maximum Allowable Copy Area increases from 60 sq. ft. to 80 sq. ft.

Maximum height increases from 8 ft. to 10 ft.

Must meet Tourist Commercial EMC standards as proposed.

Changeable copy signs must be a minimum of 300 ft. apart

Tourist Commercial SignsTourist Commercial Signs

Banner Signs Introduces “Wall Banner Signs” Intended only for large Hotels physically connected to the

Convention Center with at least 750 rooms. Limited to top 50% of hotel Allow only for “contract events” with Convention Center Allow 3 signs, maximum 4 times a year Maximum size of 4,000 sq.ft. Allow for a duration period of 14 days

Tourist Commercial SignsTourist Commercial SignsBanner Signs

PD’s, Special District and OverlaysPD’s, Special District and Overlays Incorporating a Master Sign Plan provision for P-D’s

Approved master sign plans may be allowed to make non-substantial changes if approved by DRC. Examples may include:• Minor relocating of ground signs • Re-distribution of copy area • Minor height adjustments

Transferring sign provisions from Ch. 38 for Special Districts and Overlays to Ch. 31.5.

PD’s, Special Districts and OverlaysPD’s, Special Districts and Overlays

SR 50 Corridor Overlay South Orange Avenue Overlay Conway Road Overlay Lake Avalon Rural Settlement Buena Vista North Four Corners CVC Holden Heights Horizon West Town Center Horizon West

Neighborhood Center Village Center

PZC/LPA RecommendationPZC/LPA Recommendation

PZC/LPA made a finding of consistency with Comprehensive Plan and recommended approval by a vote of 5-1, with the following recommendation:Non-residential EMC signs in residential areas shall have limited hours of operation from 6am-11pm.

Additional AmendmentsAdditional Amendments

Page 42 Line 1802-1808

Sec. 31.5-190 Master Sign Plan (b) An MSP, or changes to an MSP, may be approved by the DRC,

provided the overall signage is deemed materially consistent with the thresholds described in subsection (a).

(c) An MSP, or changes to an MSP, that are determined to materially exceed the thresholds described in subsection (a) shall require approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

Additional AmendmentsAdditional Amendments

Page 52 Line 2237-2246

Sec. 31.5-194 Horizon West Town Center

Delete Section and Replace with:

All signage in Horizon West Town Center shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 31.5, Orange County Code, except that any big box development in the Town Center shall comply with the sign provisions in Ch. 38 regulating big box developments.

Page 16 line 646-659

Sec. 31.5-126 BillboardsDelete subsection (s) and (t)

Requested ActionRequested Action

Make a determination that this ordinance will not have a substantial economic impact on development, make a finding that it is consistent with the comprehensive plan, and approve the ordinance (with permission to correct any scrivener’s errors)

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CH. 31.5 SIGN CODE ORDINANCE CH. 31.5 SIGN CODE ORDINANCE

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August 4, 2015