§ 17.60.5.030. Bench/transit shelter signs.

A.

Bench signs are defined as off-premise signs placed upon benches that are located on public property including sidewalks, surfaced boulevards and immediately adjacent private property. After the date of this ordinance bench signs in newly annexed areas will be limited to two (2) per intersection.

B.

Transit shelter signs are defined as off-premise signs placed upon transit shelters. Transit shelters are usually located upon public property including sidewalks, surfaced boulevards and immediately adjacent private property.

C.

Bench sign designs must be submitted in triplicate to the Planning and Community Development Department. Designs must be approved prior to permit issuance. Benches may be no longer than six (6) feet. They must be placed on concrete pads. A one-time design review fee as may be set by City Commission resolution for each bench design must be paid prior to permit issuance. (See Exhibit 60-15.)

D.

Transit shelters are permitted through Chapter 12.4.040. This chapter only pertains to the specific dimensional standards of signage upon a permitted shelter.

Exhibit 60-15. Bench Sign Dimensions

E.

Bench and Transit shelters signs in the Central Business Core District are limited to a total of fifty-six (56) sites in the district, and must be approved by the Planning and Community Development Department for compatibility with the streetscape program. A one-time design review fee as may be set by City Commission resolution for each bench sign design must be paid prior to permit issuance.

F.

Transit shelter signs are limited to a maximum of fifty (50) percent of the square footage of walls exposed to vehicular traffic (both parallel or perpendicular to the roadway).

G.

Bench and transit shelter sign permits are issued only to holders of insurance equal to that required for a specialty contractor license (working in the boulevard).

H.

The permit fee for occupancy of public space by the bench or transit shelter sign is established by a resolution of the City Commission. The annual fee per sign is payable one (1) year in advance and is due prior to permit issuance. The permit fee may be renewed annually by the permit holder by January 15th for the current year. Fees may not be pro-rated for periods less than one (1) year.

I.

The location of each bench or transit shelter sign must be approved by the Director of Planning and Community Development or designee. Location of bench may not be located closer than three (3) feet to a fire hydrant. A minimum of five (5) feet of sidewalk width must be left unobstructed. (See Exhibit 60-15)

J.

The owner, leaseholder or authorized agent of private property located nearest to the public property upon which the bench or transit shelter sign is proposed must approve the location by signing the permit application prior to permit issuance. The approval may be withdrawn at any time by contacting the Planning and Community Development Department. Bench locations may only be changed through submittal and approval of a new application.

K.

Bench or transit shelter signs are not permitted in districts of the City zoned residential unless the property has received an approved Conditional Use for offices, hospitals, medical clinics, worship facilities, or education facilities.

L.

Bench or transit shelter signs are permitted in the PLI district only with approval of the appropriate City department head or adjacent property owner if not a City-owned parcel.

M.

Bench/transit shelter signs placed in City parks by the Park and Recreation Department are exempt from the provisions of this section.

N.

The bench or transit shelter sign permit may be revoked at any time for lack of adequate maintenance or safety, after which the sign will be removed by the owner within seven (7) days. If not removed, the City may remove the sign. The sign owner may reclaim the sign within ten (10) working days of removal by paying removal costs as may be set by City Commission resolution. After such time, the sign, may be destroyed.

O.

Bench or transit shelter signs are limited to one (1) bench or transit shelter sign per City block face not to exceed one (1) bench or transit shelter sign per adjoining premise.

(Ord. 3139, 2016; Ord. No. 3056, § 1, 8-17-2010)