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STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Workshop - Feb 01 2021
Staff Contact: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager Department: Manager
Discussion on Amending the Sign Code for Temporary Signage - Sandwich -board Signs
At the September 28th Council Workshop staff offered a temporary sign permit associated with
special events or reoccurring special events. During the meeting there was comments from the
public regarding signage for businesses. Council asked that the discussion for business signage and
permits for temporary signs be added to a future workshop. Temporary Signage was again
discussed at the November 30 workshop with staff given direction to focus on the "Sandwich -board
signs" signage portion of the sign code.
Sandwich -board signs.
(1)Permit required. A permit application for a sandwich -board sign shall be submitted to the Building
department, with such application to include a sketch showing the location of the sign in relationship
to the building, curb, other sidewalk fixtures, street furniture and public signage, delineate and
dimension on the drawing the clear -area for pedestrian passage, and other information required to
confirm compliance with the regulations of this section. Permits are valid for one year and may not be
assigned or transferred.
(2) Permit revocation. The village may revoke permits, and remove any associated signs with 24-
hour notice, for violations of these regulations.
(3)Areas permitted. Sandwich -board signs are permitted within the "C-1, C-21 C-3, M-U," as
delineated in Village Code.
(4)Signage limited. Each business or premises shall be limited to one sandwich -board sign.
(5)Size and amount of signage allowed. Sandwich -board signs shall be limited to 24 inches wide by
36 inches tall (two feet by three feet), with a maximum of eight square feet as measured on one "leg"
of an A -frame sign, or one side of a double -sided inverted-T sign. Both sides of a sandwich -board
sign may contain content. The area of a sandwich -board sign shall not be included in the
computations of the total signage allowed for a site and/or building face.
(6)Sign placement. Sandwich -board signs shall be placed between the sidewalk and the storefront,
and its location is restricted to directly in front of the business.
(7)Pedestrian safety and ADA accessibility. Sandwich -board signs shall be placed so as not to
impede pedestrian traffic or a passenger's ability to exit/enter parked vehicles. Signs shall be placed
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so as to allow a minimum of a five -foot -wide unobstructed pedestrian corridor between the sandwich -
board sign and adjacent street appurtenance, traffic signage, streetscape or landscaping features,
buildings, and other structures, so as to minimize disruption of, and danger to, pedestrians using the
sidewalk.
(8)Vehicular safety Sandwich -board signs shall be placed so as to not hinder the visibility of motorist,
to include not being placed within a street intersection vision clearance area per; nor placed in such a
location as to obstruct or otherwise interfere with official traffic signage, signals, or devices.
(9)Display periods. All such signs shall be removed at the end of each business day and stored
indoors. Sandwich -board signs shall be immediately removed upon threat of storms predicted to have
high winds, and/or upon issuance of a significant weather notice for the Village of Tequesta and/or
Palm Beach County.
(10)Construction and maintenance. Sandwich -board signs shall be constructed with a rigid frame and
made of durable materials and constructed in such a manner to be able to withstand environmental
conditions. Signs constructed with cardboard, paper, and other similar non -durable materials are
prohibited. Signs shall not contain any electrical components (battery or otherwise), lighting, nor any
moving parts, including balloons, flags, and streamers. Signs shall be free of sharp or jagged edges
and corners and may not contain anything that could be hazardous to pedestrians. Signs shall be
maintained in a good condition and kept clean so as not to be unsightly or offensive in appearance.
Faded or peeling signage shall be refinished, replaced, or removed.
(11) Signaqe ownership identification. Each sandwich -board sign shall have placed on it, within easy
viewing of the village code enforcement officer, the sign -owner's name and contact information
(mailing address and telephone number).
(12) Owner's Responsibility - The placement of any such sign is at the owner's risk and the owner
shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Village from any and all liability associated with the
placement of such sign on or adjacent to a sidewalk or other pedestrian or public way.
Sandwich Board Update
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Sandwich -board signs.
Sandwich -board signs are subject to the following regulations:
(1) Permit required. A permit application for a sandwich -board sign shall be submitted to the Building
department, with such application to include a sketch showing the location of the sign in
relationship to the building, curb, other sidewalk fixtures, street furniture and public signage,
delineate and dimension on the drawing the clear -area for pedestrian passage, and other
information required to confirm compliance with the regulations of this section. Permits are valid
for one year and may not be assigned or transferred.
(2) Permit revocation. The village may revoke permits, and remove any associated signs with 24-hour
notice, for violations of these regulations.
(3) Areas permitted. Sandwich -board signs are permitted within the "C-1, C-2, C-3, M-U," as delineated
in Village Code.
(4) Signage limited. Each business or premises shall be limited to one sandwich -board sign.
(5) Size and amount of signage allowed. Sandwich -board signs shall be limited to 24 inches wide by 36
inches tall (two feet by three feet), with a maximum of eight square feet as measured on one "leg"
of an A -frame sign, or one side of a double -sided inverted-T sign. Both sides of a sandwich -board
sign may contain content. The area of a sandwich -board sign shall not be included in the
computations of the total signage allowed for a site and/or building face.
(6) Sign placement. Sandwich -board signs shall be placed between the sidewalk and the storefront,
and its location is restricted to directly in front of the business.
(7) Pedestrian safety and ADA accessibility. Sandwich -board signs shall be placed so as not to impede
pedestrian traffic or a passenger's ability to exit/enter parked vehicles. Signs shall be placed so as
to allow a minimum of a five -foot -wide unobstructed pedestrian corridor between the sandwich -
board sign and adjacent street appurtenance, traffic signage, streetscape or landscaping features,
buildings, and other structures, so as to minimize disruption of, and danger to, pedestrians using
the sidewalk.
(8) Vehicular safety. Sandwich -board signs shall be placed so as to not hinder the visibility of motorist,
to include not being placed within a street intersection vision clearance area per; nor placed in
such a location as to obstruct or otherwise interfere with official traffic signage, signals, or devices.
(9) Display periods. All such signs shall be removed at the end of each business day and stored
indoors. Sandwich -board signs shall be immediately removed upon threat of storms predicted to
have high winds, and/or upon issuance of a significant weather notice for the Village of Tequesta
and/or Palm Beach County.
(10) Construction and maintenance. Sandwich -board signs shall be constructed with a rigid frame and
made of durable materials and constructed in such a manner to be able to withstand
environmental conditions. Signs constructed with cardboard, paper, and other similar non -durable
materials are prohibited. Signs shall not contain any electrical components (battery or otherwise),
lighting, nor any moving parts, including balloons, flags, and streamers. Signs shall be free of sharp
or jagged edges and corners and may not contain anything that could be hazardous to
pedestrians. Signs shall be maintained in a good condition and kept clean so as not to be unsightly
or offensive in appearance. Faded or peeling signage shall be refinished, replaced, or removed.
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(11) Signage ownership identification. Each sandwich -board sign shall have placed on it, within easy
viewing of the village code enforcement officer, the sign -owner's name and contact information
(mailing address and telephone number).
(12) Owner's Responsibility - The placement of any such sign is at the owner's risk; and the owner
shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the village from any and all liability associated with
the placement of such sign on or adjacent to a sidewalk or other pedestrian or public way.
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