2012-02- C CITY OF CLERMONT
ORDINANCE No. 2012-02-C
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 102 SIGNS,
SECTION 102-7 EXEMPT SIGNS, SECTION 102-8 PROHIBITED SIGNS,
EXCEPTIONS, SECTION 102-23 CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS;
CHAPTER 118 VEGETATION, ARTICLE II LANDSCAPING, SECTION
118-38 VEHICULAR USE AREA INTERIOR LANDSCAPING;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, EFFECTIVE
DATE,AND PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the City of
Clermont Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency of the City,
has held a public hearing on July 3, 2012 and following such hearing found this Ordinance to be
in the best interest of the City of Clermont, and recommended that the City Council adopt this
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clermont desires to Amend Chapter 102
Signs, Section 102-7 Exempt signs, Section 102-8 Prohibited signs, exceptions, Section 102-23
Changeable copy signs; Chapter 118 Vegetation, Article II Landscaping, Section 118-38
Vehicular use area interior landscaping; of the City of Clermont's Code of Ordinances; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Clermont, Florida as follows (note strikethrough indicates removed words and underlined
indicates added):
SECTION 1.
The City Council of the City of Clermont has the authority to adopt this Ordinance pursuant to
Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Chapter 163 and 166, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 2.
The City of Clermont Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 102 Signs.
Sec. 102-7. Exempt signs.
The following signs are exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter, provided they are
not placed or constructed so as to create a hazard of any kind. The following signs must still
meet applicable construction and electrical standards required by city, state or other appropriate
agency codes:
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(1) One sign per street frontage, not exceeding si*four square feet in total area for residential
zones and not exceeding 32 square feet in total area for commercial and industrial zones,
offering the specific property for sale or lease by the owner or his agent, provided the
sign is located on the property offered.
Sec. 102-8. Prohibited signs; exceptions.
(11) Banner signs, except for the following:
a. Those of a temporary nature which are incidental to a convention or a
noncommercial venture and are approved by the administrative official.
b. Residential subdivisions and apartment complexes may display two flag
banners at the entrance to the subdivision or complex and one flag banner at
each model home or apartment building limited to 16 square feet and to be
displayed only during the time the model;homes or apartments are open for
inspection.
c. Permanent, non-illuminated signs on fabric canopies in place of marquee
signs. Banner signs may not be placed across any street or thoroughfare.
d. One (1) grand opening signage proposal is allowed according to the following
restrictions:
1. One (1) sign or banner per new business within the first 30 days of
opening with application and City approval.
2. Multi-tenant developments must submit a grand opening package
and application for City approval.
3. One(1) sign or banner per project outparcel.
4. One(1) 10 day period.
5. One(1)twenty-four(24) square foot maximum sign or banner area.
6. Sign or banner are temporarily permitted and are to be installed by
the owner or agent of the property or business.
7. Sign or banner must adhere to all other applicable regulations with
this Chapter.
8. Banners may be attached temporarily to the building provided they
do not interfere with pedestrian access.
9. Signs or banners cannot be connected in any fashion to landscaping.,
retaining walls, fences, light poles or flag poles.
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10. Grand opening signage under this section shall only be allowed for a
verified new business as established through a new Business Tax
Receipt, change of business, or change in ownership as established
through the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations.
11. Grand opening proposal must be reviewed, approved and permitted
by the Planning & Zoning Department under a promotional activity
permit prior to'any sign or banner being installed.
Sec. 102-23. Changeable copy signs.
Changeable copy signs shall be regulated under the following guidelines. This section shall not
include electronic message boards and the like, which are prohibited under this chapter. Such
signs shall be permitted in the following manner:
(1) A changeable copy sign shall not comprise not more than 25 percent of the permitted sign
area, except as described in this section.
(2) Motor Vehicle service stations and convenience stores with gasoline pumps may utilize
up to 50 percent of permitted sign area for changeable prices of gasoline only.
(3) Movie theaters and other performance or entertainment facilities may utilize up to 80
percent of permitted sign area for display of names of films, plays or other performances
currently showing. Such changeable copy areas shall be included as part of the permitted
sign area.
(4) Changeable copy signs shall be prohibited for office, industrial and residential uses
except for changes in tenant listing.
(5) Use of changeable copy signs as part of permitted wall sign area is prohibited, except as
described in subsection(3) of this section.
(6) Electronic number changeable copy signage:
a. Freestanding monument signs are permitted electronic number changeable copy for a
price section, temperature or time only. Such electronic copy area shall be for static
display only. Flashing, animated coursing and the appearance of any movement other
than an instantaneous change from one price, temperature or time to another are
explicitly prohibited.
b. Electronic number changeable copy (LED or similar) signage displays shall not have
the capability to have dynamic displays even if not used. Only one (1) continuous
LED (or similar) display area for numbers only is allowed on a sign face, and may
include the time or temperature. Multiple copy signs adjacent to each other are
permissible in a sign face.
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c. Time duration. The changeable copy numbers for price, time or temperature may
change no more than once every ten(10) seconds.
d. Only the numbers themselves may be lit with the remaining background non-lit or
black. No neon or similar lighting shall be permitted in conjunction with a sign using
electronic number changeable copy signage.
e. Brightness or glare shall be controlled to avoid distractions to vehicular traffic.,
pedestrian, and adjoining properties. Adjustments shall be made upon written request
from the City.
f. All electronic copy number signs shall be installed with an ambient light monitor.
g_ Dimmer control electronic number changeable copy signs must have an automatic
dimmer control that automatically adjusts the sign's brightness in direct correlation
with ambient light conditions.
h. Brightness. No electronic number changeable copy sign shall exceed a brightness
level of 0.3 foot candles above ambient light conditions, as measured using a foot
candle (Lux) meter at a preset distance depending on sign area. The measurement
distance shall be calculated with the following formula: The square root of the
product of the sign area times 100. Example: 4(30 square feet x 100) 54 feet.
Chapter 118 Vegetation
Article II. Landscaping
Sec. 118-38. Vehicular use area interior landscaping.
(d) Protection of landscaped areas.
(1) Curbing. Terminal islands, interior islands and other landscaped areas adjacent to
driveways or susceptible to vehicular turning movements shall be separated from
vehicular use by non-mountable reinforced concrete curbing of a type approved by
the city. Curbed landscaped areas shall be backfilled to a height of four inches below
the back of the curb, except where such backfill would impact an existing tree.
Unreinforced extruded curbing shall be prohibited. The width of the curbing shall be
excluded from the calculation of the minimum dimensions of all required landscaped
areas.
(2) Wheel stops. All landscaped areas adjacent to off-street parking areas shall be
protected from encroachment or intrusion of vehicles through the use of wheel stops.
Wheel stops shall have a minimum maximum height of six inches and a minimum of
three inches above finished grade of the parking area and the front side (wheel side)
of the wheel stop is installed two feet from the front end of the parking space to
prevent encroachment into required landscaped areas. Wheel stops shall be properly
anchored and maintained in good condition.
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SECTION 3:
Should any section or part of this section be declared invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such adjudications shall not apply to or affect any other provision of this Ordinance,
except to the extent that the entire section or part of the section may be inseparable in meaning
and effect from the section to which such holding shall apply.
SECTION 4:
The provisions of this Ordinance shall be effective as provided by law.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County,
Florida on this 27th day of November, 2012.
CITY OF CLERMONT
• • urville, Jr., M. •r
ATTEST:
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Tracy Ackroyd, pity Clerk
Approved as to form and legality:
Drii M u r"17-s, City Attome