HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_11-21_8/12/2021ORDINANCE NO. 11-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE XI. SIGNS. SEC.
78-742. EXEMPTIONS. TO REVISE REGULATIONS FOR SANDWICH
BOARD PLACEMENT; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER
SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL
REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta recently adopted
comprehensive revisions to its sign ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the regulations regarding placement of sandwich board signs
contained in said revisions have been determined to be too restrictive, prompting
additional discussion and review by the Village Council; and
WHERREAS, the Village Council, after receiving input from local businesses that
utilize sandwich board signs and thoroughly discussing and debating the matter, now
desires to revise the placement regulations for sandwich board signs as set forth in this
ordinance, in the best interest of the Village, its businesses, residents and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1: Chapter 78. Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta is hereby amended at Sec. 78-742. Exemptions. To revise placement
regulations for sandwich board signs; providing that Sec. 78-742 shall hereafter read as
follows:
Sec. 78-742. - Exemptions.
The following signs shall be exempt from the permitting requirements set forth in
this article, provided they are not placed or constructed so as to create a hazard of
any kind and comply with all other applicable requirements set forth in this chapter:
[Subsections (a) through (k) shall remain in full force and effect as
previously adopted]
(1) One sandwich board sign, no larger than 36 inches tall by 24 inches wide, located
on the business' property and no further
than five feet from the building in which the business is located buSiRess er;tFan ;e,
which does not interfere with sidewalk access by pedestrians or violate building
code accessibility requirements. All such signs shall be removed at the end of each
business day and stored indoors. The placement of any such sign is at the business
and property owner's risk; and they shall jointly and severally the GwReF 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. The village shall have the right to cause the removal of any such sign
that obstructs safe public passage or that is in violation of building code accessibility
requirements.
Section 2: Each and every other section and subsection of Chapter 78. Zoning.
Shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted.
Section 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict be and the same are
hereby repealed.
Section 4: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion
thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 5: Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance.
Section 6: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
ORDINANCE
Date
08/12/2021
Upon Second Reading
Motion Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone Second Council Member Molly Young
Mayor Frank D'Ambra,lll
Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone
Council Member Laurie Brandon
Council Member Molly Young
Council Member Bruce Prince
FOR
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ABSENT
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
Frank D'Ambra, III
SEAL
INCORPORATED
ATTEST:
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
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