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City of Palm Beach Gardens
Community Aesthetics Board
Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 5:30 PM
City Council Chambers
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL:
Regular Members Alternates
Donna Wisneski – Chair Rosie Carr - First Alternate
Terence Brady – Vice Chair Vacant - Second Alternate
David Anderson
Frances Heaslip
Mark Lenow
Council Liaison Staff Liaison
Jody Barnett Angela Wong
Cynthia Unger, Alternate
III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
V. ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON
VI. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Developing Board Objectives
• Finalize Program Details for Issuance of City Beautification Awards
• Public Roadway Beautification Projects
1. Previous Recommendations (see attached memo)
2. FDOT Projects Underway (see attached memo)
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. City Beautification Award Selection - Category: Institutional
IX. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC
X. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Community Aesthetics Board (CAB)
FROM: Angela Wong, Operations Manager/Staff Liaison
SUBJECT: Developing Board Objectives:
Public Roadway Beautification Projects – Previous Recommendations
DATE: January 28, 2009
CC: Jody Barnett, Council Liaison
Cynthia Unger, Staff Liaison, Alternate
The next goal of the Board where objectives need to be developed is “At the request of
council, review and provide recommendations on public roadway beautification
projects .” Recommendations previously discussed include:
1. Visual perspective on roadways (news racks, snipe/commercial signs) – See
attached city codes on both news racks and signs .
2. Implement an Adopt-A-Street program – Please review the following websites or
search the internet for more information on this type of program:
o http://www.dot.state.fl.us/statemaintenanceoffice/aah.shtm
o http://www.cityofpsl.com/kpslb/adopt_a_street.html
o http://www.clearwater-fl.co m/gov/depts/pwa/public_svc/adopt_a_street.asp
o http://www.cityofgainesville.org/GOVERNM ENT/CityDepartmentsNZ/Recycling/A
ASProgram/tabid/118/Default.aspx
o http://www.broward.org/waste/iwi00909.htm
o http://www.deltonafl.gov/go/deltona-secti ons/departments/public-works/adopt-a-
street-program
o http://www.ci.redlands.ca.us/quality_life/Adopt-A-Street/adopt_a_street.htm
o http://www.prcity.com/government/depa rtments/publicworks/streets/adopt-a-
street.asp
o http://www.ofallon.mo.us/dept _communitydev_street_AAS.htm
3. Request low maintenance landscape elements only – Conflicts with Item No. 5
4. Issue an ordinance requiring landscape contractors to use recycled mulch which
is green product. Dyed mulch is not eco-friendly mulch.
5. Request more flowering trees, shrubs and ground cover to encourage wildlife -
Conflicts with Item No. 3
DIVISION 14. NEWS RACK REGULATIONS*
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*Editor's note: Ord. No. 6-2002, § 2, adopted July 17, 2003, repealed § 78-701 in its
entirety. Section 3 of said ordinance provided for a new division 14 to read as herein set
out. See the Code Comparative Table for a detailed analysis of inclusion.
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Sec. 78-701. Purpose.
The purpose of these newsrack regulations is to promote the public health, safety, and
welfare through the regulation of placement, type, appearance, servicing, and insuring
of modular newsracks within the p ublic rights-of-way so as to:
(a) Provide for pedestrian and driving safety and convenience.
(b) Restrict unreasonable interference with t he flow of pedestrian an d vehicular traffic,
including ingress into and egress from any re sidence or place of business, or from the
street to the sidewalk by persons exiting or entering parked or standing vehicles.
(c) Provide for the safe ty of persons and property during hurricane conditions.
(d) Provide reasonable access for the us e and maintenance of any facility within the
public rights-of-way and access to locati ons used for public transportation purposes.
(e) Replace newsracks which cause visual blight or excessive space allocation within
the public rights-of-way or which unreasonably detract from the aesthetics of store
window displays, adjacent landscaping, and other improvem ents with modular
newsracks.
(f) Remove abandoned, inoperable, damag ed, or defective newsracks and modular
newsracks.
(g) Maintain and protect the value of surrounding properties and prevent damage to
grassed areas within the rights-of-way.
(h) Reduce unnecessary exposure of the public to personal injury or property damage.
(i) Treat all newspapers and per iodicals equally regardless of their size, circulation, or
frequency of publication.
(j) Maintain and preserve the freedom of the press.
(k) Cooperate to a reasonab le extent with the newspaper and periodical distributors.
(Ord. No. 6-2002, § 3, 7-17-03)
Sec. 78-702. Definitions.
The following words, terms, and phrases list ed below shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this subsection, except wher e the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
Advertising circular: any publication that contains only advertising and not news
reports.
Bike path: that portion of a right-of-way impr oved, designed, or ordinarily used for
bicycle traffic.
Block: the surface on a sidewalk or swale of a public right-of-way between two
consecutive corners on the same si de of that public right-of-way.
Cell: any individual module with in a modular newsrack.
City: the City of Palm Beach Gardens, a Florida municipal corporation.
Controlling entity: the person or entity responsib le for placing and maintaining a
modular newsrack or newsrack, the owner of the modular newsra ck or newsrack, the
lessee or licensee of the owner of the modular newsrack or newsrack, or the publisher
of the newspaper vended within a modular newsrack or newsrack. The city may be a
controlling entity if it purchases, leases or lease/purchases, and maintains or
subcontracts the maintenance of m odular newsracks or newsracks.
Modular newsrack: a connected grouping of four to 12 cells, pockets, or modules within
a single structure and mounted on a pedestal base, either self-service or coin-operated,
which is installed as a single unit and used fo r the display, sale, or distribution of
newspapers, news periodicals, or advertising circulars.
Newsrack: any type of unattended device, including any self-service or coin-operated
box, container, storage unit, or other dispense r installed, used, or maintained for the
display and sale of newspapers or other wri tten periodicals, or for the vending or free
distribution of newspapers or written periodicals.
Periodical: any advertising circular or newspaper that is published with a fixed interval
between the issues or numbers.
Public right-of-way: that area dedicated to public use or otherwise owned by a public
agency for public street purpos es and shall include, but not be limited to, roadways,
swales, alleys and bike paths, and sidewalks.
Roadway: that portion of the ri ght-of-way improved, designed, or ordinarily used for
vehicular traffic.
Sidewalk: any surface within a right-of-way provided primarily for the use of
pedestrians.
Swale: any area within a right-of-way which is not a bike path, sidewalk, or roadway.
The term shall also include any graded area or area improved with sod material which is
designed to convey stormwater runoff and re tain water for a brief period following a
rainfall event.
(Ord. No. 6-2002, § 3, 7-17-03)
Sec. 78-703. Certificate of compliance required.
(a) The controlling entity of any newspaper, written periodical, or advertising circular
seeking to distribute from a modular newsrack location within a public right-of-way
within the city shall notify t he code enforcement supervisor, or his/her designee, of the
location or proposed change of location of each such modular newsrack by filing a
certificate of compliance in accordance with t he provisions of this section no later than
14 days before the placement or relocation of the modular newsrack. Certificate of
compliance forms may be obtained from the code enforcement supervisor, or his/her
designee.
(b) The code enforcement supervisor, or his/her designee, shall be responsible for
reviewing the certificates of compliance to ve rify compliance with the provisions of this
division.
(c) The controlling entity shall file wit h the code enforcement supervisor a written
certificate of compliance for each modular newsrack, which shall contain the following
information:
(1) The name, address, e-mail address, fax number, and telephone number of the
controlling entity responsible for the modular newsrack(s).
(2) The name, address, and telephone number of a responsible pa rty whom the city
may notify or contact at any time conc erning the controlling entity's modular
newsrack(s), including notificat ion for enforcement purposes.
(3) The proposed location of the modul ar newsrack and reason for the proposed
change of location, if applicable.
(4) The names of newspapers or periodi cals to be contained in each modular
newsrack.
(5) A certification that the modular newsrack is insta lled in conformance with the
provisions of this division in its entirety.
(6) An executed indemnific ation agreement and insurance ce rtificate which shall be in
form and content acceptable to the city and which certificate s hall be renewed annually
by the controlling entity at no cost or expense to the city and provide, among other
things, that the policy shall not be cancelle d, terminated, or be subject to a notice of
nonrenewal without at least 30 days' written notice to the city, with the city as certificate
holder and additional insured in compliance with section 78-707.
(d) If a certificate of compliance for a modular newsrack location is incorrect, or the
modular newsrack is not located, maintai ned, or installed in conformity with the
certification of this section, the certificate of complianc e shall be deemed denied, and an
order to correct the violation shal l be issued pursuant to section 78-709.
(Ord. No. 6-2002, § 3, 7-17-03)
Sec. 78-704. Standards for size, installa tion, maintenance, and colors of modular
newsracks.
(a) Individual newsracks are prohibited with in the public rights-of-way within the city.
Only modular newsracks that comply with t he standards contained in this division are
permitted in the public rights-of-way within the city.
(1) A modular newsrack shall not exc eed 54 inches in height, including the pedestal
base, and 24 inches in depth. A modular newsrack shall not exceed the width of its
concrete base.
(2) The modular newsrack shall be paint ed forest green. The pedestal base shall be
painted gloss black.
(3) Modular newsrack cells shall be a rranged to provide an overall square or
rectangular shape to the entire modular newsrack and shall be mounted on a pedestal
base. The pedestal base shall be securely affi xed to the swale or sidewalk in a safe and
secure manner which meets t he standards contained in the Fl orida Building Code so as
to prevent the modular newsrack from bei ng stolen or becoming a hazard in severe
weather.
(4) Modular newsracks shall carry no adverti sing except for the na me of the publication
being distributed and a cardholder kept in a clean, neat, and untorn condition describing
the publication being distributed.
(5) Coin-operated modular newsracks sha ll be equipped with a coin-return mechanism
to allow an immediate refund in the event t he modular newsrack is inoperable. The coin
return mechanism shall be maintained in good working order by t he controlling entity at
no cost or expense to the city.
(b) Each controlling entity shall permanently affix to its modular newsrack a legitimate
label which provides a 24 hour operable telephone number of a working telephone
service which the customer may call to report a malfunction or to se cure a refund in the
event of a malfunction of t he coin return mechanism. The label shall feature clearly on
its face the name and address of the controlling entity to give the notices provided for in
this division.
(c) The controlling entity shall maintain each modular newsrack in a neat, clean, and
safe condition and in good repair at all times. Each modular newsrack shall be
maintained so that:
(1) It is free of graffiti.
(2) It is reasonably free of dirt and grease.
(3) It is reasonably free of chipped, faded, peel ing, and cracked paint in the visibly
painted areas thereof.
(4) The clear plastic or glass parts ther eon, if any, through which the publications are
viewed are unbroken and reas onably free of scratches, cr ack, dents, blemishes, and
discoloration.
(5) It is reasonably free of rust and co rrosion of the visible metal parts thereon.
(6) The paper or cardboard parts or insert s thereof are reasonabl y free of tears and
are not peeling or tearing.
(7) The structural parts are not broken or unduly misshapen.
(8) The surrounding area upon which the modul ar newsrack is placed is maintained in
a clean, neat, and orderly condition.
(d) Modular newsracks shall not be placed on the sidewalk in a manner that would
obstruct other modular newsracks on the same sidewalk nor may they extend beyond
any other applicable dimensions set forth in this division.
(Ord. No. 6-2002, § 3, 7-17-03)
Sec. 78-705. Administra tive and inspection fees.
(a) All modular newsracks shall be ins pected annually based upon the date they were
installed in any city right-of-way.
(b) The controlling entity of any modular newsrack located on any city right-of-way
shall pay an annual administrative fee as est ablished by resolution of the city council.
The administrative fee payable under this se ction is intended to defray the costs of
administering this division and inspection of modular newsracks located in the city.
(Ord. No. 6-2002, § 3, 7-17-03)
Sec. 78-706. Locations and site regulations.
(a) Modular newsracks may be installed only in locations agreed upon by mutual
consent of the city and the c ontrolling entity, subject to the site regulations contained
herein.
(b) Modular newsracks shall not be placed, installed, or erected on any landscaped
area within an improved public right-of-way or property. The landscaped areas include,
but are not limited to, those areas in which the following ground cover material is
placed:
(1) Decorative plants.
(2) Native plants maintained to match the surrounding flora.
(c) The placement of all modular newsr acks within the city shall comply with all
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
(d) Modular newsracks shall not be physica lly attached, chained, or bolted, in any
manner, to any physical objec t within the rights-of-way.
(e) Modular newsracks shall not be located within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, fire call box,
or other emergency facility.
(f) Modular newsracks shall not be physically erected to obs truct the function of traffic
control signals, traffic si gns, or pavement markings.
(g) Modular newsracks shall not be placed in such a manner that obstructs the free
pedestrian flow to and from a pedestrian traffic signal push button. In order to allow for
the free pedestrian flow and handicap access to and from the pedestrian traffic signal
push buttons, modular newsracks shall be placed at least 36 inches away from such
pedestrian traffic signal buttons.
(h) Modular newsracks shall not be placed, installed, or erected directly on a paved
surface that is intended primarily for t he use of motor vehicles or bicyclists.
(i) Modular newsracks that are installed on a sidewalk shall leave a clear area for
pedestrian traffic of not le ss than 36 inches in width.
(j) Modular newsracks shall not be placed within the visibilit y triangle as defined in the
City's Code of Ordinances.
(k) Modular newsracks shall not be placed, installed, or erected:
(1) Within 50 feet of any railroad track.
(2) On any city property unless the loca tion has been specifically designated by the
city manager or his/her designee. The ci ty manager, or his/her designee, shall
designate locations at city facilities for t he placement of modular newsracks. The city
may prepare a map for each facility illustrating the designated locations for the
placement of modular newsracks. The location maps shall be available for inspection at
the office of the city clerk.
(3) Within the medi ans of a divided roadway.
(4) Within a 1,000 foot radius of another modular new srack containing the same
newspaper, news periodical, or advertising circular, except where separated by an
intersection, a median, or on the opposite side of a road.
(l) If more than one placement requirement, restriction, or if more than one prohibition
or enforcement provision app lies, the more restrictive requirement, restriction,
enforcement provision, or prohibition shall apply.
(Ord. No. 6-2002, § 3, 7-17-03)
Sec. 78-707. Insurance, inde mnification, and hold harmless.
(a) Every controlling entity that places or maintains a modular newsrack on a public
right-of-way, public sidewalk, street, or sw ale in the city shall furnish to the code
enforcement supervisor, or hi s/her designee, a current ce rtificate of insurance on
September 1 of each year. Such insurance s hall be comprehensive general liability or
commercial general liability coverage establis hing minimum limits of total coverage of
$300,000.00 per occurrence combi ned single limit for bodily in jury liability and property
damage liability and shall name the city as an additional insured party. Such controlling
entity may substitute reasonable evidence of equivalent self-insurance coverage or
cash bond for the above certificate of insurance, subject to the prior written approval of
the risk manager and city attorney. Insurance under this section shall run continuously
with the presence of modular newsracks on ci ty rights-of-way, and any termination or
lapse of such insurance shall be a violation of this division and result in revocation of the
certificate of compliance.
(b) Every controlling entity of a modular newsrack who wishes to place or maintain a
modular newsrack on a public righ t-of-way, public sidewalk, str eet, or swale in the city
shall first execute a written indemnification agreement supplied by the city under which
the controlling entity agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the city, its
officers, agents, and employees from any loss, liability, or damage, including expenses
and costs, for bodily or personal injury and for property damage sustained by any
person as a result of the in stallation, use, and/or mainte nance of the controlling entity's
modular newsracks within the city. The require ments contained in this subsection shall
not be construed to affect in anyway the city's rights, privileges, and immunities as set
forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
(Ord. No. 6-2002, § 3, 7-17-03)
Sec. 78-708. Disposition of abandoned modular newsracks.
(a) If 51 percent or more of the total cells in a modular newsrack remain empty for 30
continuous days, it shall be deemed abandoned and posted as such.
(b) If the controllin g entity is not identified on the modular newsrack or newsrack, it
shall be considered abandoned and posted as such.
(Ord. No. 6-2002, § 3, 7-17-03)
Sec. 78-709. Enforcement and penalties.
(a) If a modular newsrack is or has been inst alled, used, or maintained in violation of
this division, a notice of violation shall be issued to the controlling entity. In addition, a
copy of the notice shall be posted on the o ffending modular newsrack. If the offending
modular newsrack is not properly identified as to the contro lling entity under subsection
(c) of this section, and the controlling entit y is otherwise unknown, a notice of violation
shall be deemed deliver ed when posted thereon.
(b) If the controlling entit y of a modular newsrack fails to comply with the above notice
of violation, a notice of hearing before t he code enforcement special master shall be
issued to the controlling entity. In addition, a copy of the notice of hearing shall be
posted on the offending modular newsrack. If the offending modular newsrack is not
properly identified as to the controlling entity under subsecti on (c) of this section, and
the controlling entity is other wise unknown, a notice of violation shall be deemed
delivered when posted thereon.
(c) The city may remove a newsrack or modular newsrack whose controlling entity fails
to correct a violation within the time specif ied by order of the c ode enforcement special
master without cost or liability to the city.
(1) If the violation is not corrected within the time specified in the order of the special
master, the city shall remove the modular newsrack. Any modular newsrack so removed
shall be stored by the city at the distributor's expense fo r a period of 30 days. The
modular newsrack shall be released to the controlling entity upon a proper showing of
ownership and payment of all storage charges.
(2) If the modular newsrack is not claimed within the 30-day period, it may be sold at
public auction in compliance with C hapter 705.103, Fl orida Statutes.
(3) The code enforcement supervisor, in addi tion, shall provide the controlling entity, if
known, with written notice of the auction by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(4) If a controlling entity has been ordered by the code enforcement special master to
correct a violation of this division, the re moval of the modular newsrack shall be stayed
pending final disposition of an appeal, if any, to the circuit court as provided for in
section 2-240 of the City's Code of Ordi nances and Chapter 162, Florida Statutes.
(d) Any violation of this division shall be subject to penalties imposed under article VII
of the city's land development regulations an d under the provisions of code enforcement
contained in chapter 2 of t he City's Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 6-2002, § 3, 7-17-03)
Sec. 78-710. Nonconforming newsracks.
(a) Individual newsracks that were lawfully installed within the city on the effective date
of this division may be continued for a period of six months from July 17, 2003, except
as provided herein.
(1) Individual newsracks shall not be enlarged or altered in any way.
(2) If an individual newsrack is destroyed by any means to an extent of 60 percent or
more of its replacement costs at the time of destruction, the newsrack shall not be
replaced.
(3) If any newsrack is removed for any reason, other than maintenance or name
change of occupant, from its location and reinst alled, the newsrack shall conform to the
requirements of this division.
(b) Upon expiration of the time period stated in subsec tion (3) herein, each affected
newsrack shall be brought into compliance with the requirements of this division.
(c) Any newsrack existing on pr operty annexed into the city t hat was lawful at time of
annexation but does not conform to the requirements of this division shall comply with
the standards of this division within six m onths. The six months shall commence on the
date the annexation ordinance is adopted.
(d) The time periods provided in this s ubsection are for the purpose of amortizing the
costs of a newsrack and any proper ty rights created by virtue of lease of location and/or
newsrack space.
(Ord. No. 6-2002, § 3, 7-17-03)
DIVISION 7. SIGNS*
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*Editor's note: Formerly, div. 6. See the editor's note ch. 78, art. V, div. 3.
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Sec. 78-271. Intent and purpose.
The purpose of this division is to create the legal framework for a comprehensive and
balanced system of signage to facilitate an easy and pleasant communication between people
and their environment and to avoid the visual clutter that is potentially harmful to traffic and
pedestrian safety, property values, business opportunities and community appearance. With
these purposes in mind, it is the intent of this division to authorize the use of signs, provided
they are compatible with their surroundings, appropriate to the activity that displays them,
expressive of the identity of the individual activities and the community as a whole, and legible
in the circumstances in which they are seen.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 122, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-272. Application.
The regulations of this division shall apply to all signs within the city.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 123, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-273. Nonconforming signs.
(a) Retention of existing signs. Every legal sign existing as of January 11, 1990, and which is
a type of sign not permitted in this division or is not consistent with the requirements of this
division may be continued or retained until January 7, 2000, except as may be provided
otherwise by the city council.
(b) Expiration, removal, and exempt signs. Upon expiration of the time period stated in
subsection (a) above, all affected signs shall be removed immediately by the property owner.
Signs exempt from this requirement are listed below.
(1) PUD signs. Signs which have been specifica lly approved as part of a PUD, PCD, or site
plan within a PCD.
(2) Flat wall signs. Existing flat wall signs below the third floor of a multiple story building or the
roof line of two-story office buildings shall be allowed to remain indefinitely. However, these
signs are subject to the provisions of section 78-273.
(3) Residential development signs. Signs located within residential zoning districts which
indicate the name of a residential subdivision or development.
(4) Certain nonconforming signs. Signs made nonconforming by sign regulation revisions
adopted by Ordinance 25, 1999.
(5) Annexation.
a. Any permanent sign existing on property annexed into the city, not permitted under this
division but lawful at the time of annexation, shall be removed no later than six years from date
the city comprehensive land use plan change affe cting the property is adopted by the city
council.
b. Temporary signs which are not permitted by this division shall be removed within 60 days
from the date of adoption of the comprehensive land use plan amendment which pertains to
such property.
(c) Amortization. The time period provided in this subsection is for the purpose of amortizing
the costs of a sign created or existing on or prior to adoption of the ordinance from which this
section originally derived by virtue of lease of location or sign space.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 124, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-274. Temporary signs.
Temporary signs which are not permitted by this division shall be removed within 30
days from the effective date of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 125, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-275. Addresses.
All residential and nonresidential structures shall post the building address in a location
viewable and unobstructed from the adjacent public or private right-of-way. The size of
residential address numbers shall not exceed six inches in height. The size of nonresidential
address numbers shall not exceed 12 inches in height, or as otherwise approved by the
addressing committee or the master signage program based upon the specific height of the
building to which the numbers and letters are attached.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 126, 7-20-00; Ord. No. 23, 2006, § 3, 2-1-07)
Sec. 78-276. Permits require d, fees, and revocation.
(a) Building permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, repair, alter, relocate,
or maintain any permanent sign defined in this division without obtaining a building permit and
paying the required fee.
(b) Revocation. The building official is authorized to revoke any building permit if a sign is
erected or installed that does not comply with the requirements of this division.
(c) Maintenance and inspection.
(1) Maintenance. All signs for which a permit is required, together with all supports, braces,
guys, anchors, sign faces, and other structural and nonstructural members, shall be maintained
in good condition and appearance, and in compliance with applicable building codes. The
building official may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with this
section. The removal shall be at the expense of the owner or lessee. Examples of unacceptable
maintenance and repair include the following:
a. Cracked, ripped, or peeling paint present on more than ten percent of the surface area of a
sign;
b. Bent, broken, loose, or otherwise insufficiently attached supports, struts, or other
appendages;
c. Partial illumination for more than 14 days;
d. Obstruction of sign face by weeds, vines, tree branches, or other vegetative matter; and
e. Maintaining a position that is more than 15 degrees from vertical for more than ten
successive days.
(2) The building official shall reinspect all si gns erected within the city as often as deemed
necessary. No fee shall be required for reinspection.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 127, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-277. Design requirements.
All permanent signs shall be designed and constructed in compliance with applicable
building codes. All electric wiring shall be installed underground, within building walls, or
otherwise located so as not to be visible.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 128, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-278. Variances.
(a) Variance allowed. The BZA, consistent with the requirements of section 78-53, may grant
a variance from the strict application of this division.
(b) Required vote. The affirmative vote of three members of the BZA shall be required to grant
a variance to this division.
(c) Exceptions.
(1) PUDs and PCDs. The city council may, at time of development order approval or
development order amendment, grant one or more wa ivers to the requirements of this division
applicable to a PUD, PCD, or site plan within a PCD.
(2) Compliance with intent and purpose. The city council may vary the size, setback
requirements, and number of permitted signs in a PUD, provided the city council determines a
PUD application complies with the general intent and purpose of this division.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 129, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-279. Removal of abandoned signs.
Any sign which no longer is used to advertise a licensed business or a product sold on-
premise shall be removed by the owner of the property, building. or structure upon which the
sign is located within ten days after written notification from the building official. Upon failure to
comply with the notice within the time specified in the order, the building official is authorized to
cause removal of the sign. Any expense associated with the sign removal shall be paid by the
owner of the property, building, structure, or premises to which the sign is attached or on which
the sign is located.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 130, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-280. Removal of unsafe signs.
If the building official determines any sign regulated in this division is unsafe, insecure, a
menace to the public health, or constructed, erected, or maintained in violation of this division, a
written notice of such determination shall be provided to the property owner. The owner of the
property has ten days following receipt of the written notice to remove, repair or otherwise alter
the sign so as to comply with this division. If the sign is not removed, repaired or otherwise
altered to comply, the necessary removal or improvements shall be carried out by the building
division at the expense of the owner of the property. The building division shall cause any sign
which is an immediate peril to persons or proper ty to be removed summarily and without notice.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 131, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-281. Owner to be charge d for cost of removal by city.
When the city has caused or paid for the removal of a sign, the actual cost of the
removal shall be paid by the owner of property on which the sign is located The cost of removal
shall include accrued interest at the rate of ten percent per annum from the date of the
completion of the work.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 132, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-282. Lien for costs of removal.
If the full amount due the city for sign removal is not paid by the owner within 60 days
after the removal of such sign, the city shall cause to be recorded in the official record books a
lien against the property. The lien shall remain in full force and effect for the amount due in
principal and interest, plus costs of court, if any, for collection, until final payment has been
made.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 133, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-283. Obstructions.
Signs shall not be erected, installed, constructed, attached, or maintained so as to serve
as an obstruction as noted below.
(a) Ingress and egress. A sign shall not block any fire escape, or any window, door, or
opening used as a means of ingress or egress.
(b) Fire escapes and ventilation. A sign shall not be attached to a fire escape or be placed in
such manner as to interfere with any opening required by the building code for ventilation.
(c) City property. Signs shall not be allowed on city proper ty or rights-of-way within the city
unless specifically authorized by the city council. Any signs not authorized on city property or
rights-of-way shall be immediately removed by the city, and the costs of such removal shall be
borne by the parties responsible for the installation.
(d) Other governmental agencies. Other governmental entities which have jurisdiction or
control of public right-of-way may install signs within such rights-of-way. Any signs that are not
authorized on such rights-of-way shall be immediately removed by the city or governmental
agency, and the costs of such removal shall be borne by the parties responsible for the
installation.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 134, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-284. Prohibited signs and prohibited sign locations.
(a) General. The signs described below, unless otherwise provided in this section, are
prohibited and shall not be installed or constructed within the city.
(b) Off-premise signs. Off-site or off-premises signs are prohibited. All sign copy shall
advertise, promote, or otherwise attract attention to goods and services available on the
property on which the sign is located.
(c) Traffic control signs. Any sign which resembles, is similar to, or may be confused with any
sign or device to control vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic is prohibited.
(d) Obstruction of vision. Any sign installed or erected in a location, or at a street intersection,
or in any street right-of-way so as to obstruct free and clear vision is prohibited.
(e) Prohibited sign characteristics. Only passive-type signage shall be permitted. Signs which
incorporate animation, bright or flashing lights, movement or motions caused by the wind,
electrical, or mechanical means, flashing or electronic messages, or other real or apparent
forms of motion are prohibited.
(f) Prohibited illumination. Illumination of signs utilizing flashing, intermittent, rotating,
revolving, oscillating techniques is prohibited.
(g) Building outlines. The use of neon lighting or other devices to outline the exterior part of a
building is prohibited.
(h) Other prohibited signs. In addition to the prohibited signs indicated above, the following
signs are prohibited in the city:
(1) Awning signs, unless otherwise provided herein;
(2) Bunting, pennants, streamers, banners, and ot her similar signs or devices normally but not
always installed in a series, designed to move with the wind, and usually attached to buildings,
trees, ropes, poles, and similar structures, prov ided, however, the city council may approve the
use of pole-mounted banners.
(3) Murals;
(4) Painted wall signs;
(5) Flags, unless otherwise allowed by section 78-87(d);
(6) Changeable copy signs, excluding changeable copy signs related to the sale of gasoline;
(7) Signs with extruded figures or elements;
(8) Portable signs;
(9) Roof signs;
(10) Balloons or balloon signs;
(11) Copies or imitations of official signs;
(12) Illuminated tubing or strings of light which outline and draw attention to property lines, roof
lines, open sales areas, windows, or walls, excluding decorative white lighting located in
landscaped areas;
(13) Exposed neon tubing;
(14) Beacons or searchlights;
(15) Signs attached to an accessory structure;
(16) Signs which emit sounds;
(17) Neon signs, unless otherwise provided herein;
(18) Signs which emit visible smoke, vapor particles, or odor;
(19) Sandwich board or "A" frame signs;
(20) Signs which exhibit obscene material;
(21) Snipe signs or similar temporary signs attached to trees, light poles, utility poles, or similar
structures;
(22) Signs placed upon benches, bus or transit shelters, or waste receptacles, unless
specifically approved by the city council;
(23) Interior merchandise displays visible through glass windows and oriented to the outside,
and located within three foot of a window; and
(24) Any other sign, device, or equipment which attracts attention, excluding those signs
allowed by this division.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 135, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-285. Permitted signs.
Permanent signs shall be permitted as provided in Table 24.
Table 24: Permanent Signs
TABLE INSET:
Sign Type
Permitted
Zoning
Districts
Max.
Size
(Sq. Ft)
Max.
Sign
Faces
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Dimensions
(1)
Other Limits
Ground Sign
(2)
Non-
residential*
60 2
•1 for first
300 lineal
feet of
ROW •1
for each
additional
700 lineal
feet of
ROW
Height: 10
feet
Width: 15
feet
•Requires
solid base not
less than three
feet high
w/out sign
copy.
•Sign copy
not to exceed
building
identification
and three
tenants.
•Min. 15 feet
setback from
ROW.
•Min. 50 feet
setback from
non-ROW
property
lines.
Flat/Wall
Sign for
Principal
Structure or
Principal
Tenant
Non-
residential (3) 1
1 for
parcel with
at least
100 lineal
feet of
ROW
None
•Sign letters
shall not
exceed 36
inches in
height.
•Sign for
building and
tenant
identification
purposes.
•NMT one
name or
message may
be included.
•Each
principal
structure is
allowed a flat
or wall sign.
•Wall sign
cannot exceed
more than 70
percent of the
surface area to
which
attached. (3)
Flat/Wall
Sign for
Ground Floor
Users
Non-
residential
NMT
5% of
area of
elevation
of tenant
space or
bay
1
1 per
tenant
space or
bay. None
None
•Sign must
face ROW or
primary
entrance.
•Uniform
type, color,
material,
shape & style.
•Letters NMT
24 inches.
•Max. 2 lines
of copy.
•Signs shall
not be located
above second
floor line or
above
building
parapet.
Window
Sign
Non-
residential
Lesser of
100 sq.
feet or
20% of
gross
glass
area
1
1 per
tenant,
business,
or bay.
None
•NMT 5% of
total glass
area allowed
for name,
hours,
open/closed,
credit cards &
telephone
numbers.
•NMT 15% of
total glass
area allowed
for goods and
services
offered.
•All sign
materials
must be
permanent.
•Paper,
cardboard,
etc., are
prohibited.
Menu
Sign(Wall-
mounted)
Non-
residential
4 square
feet 1
1 per
restaurant
None
•Must be
attached to
wall.
•Must be
framed or
matted.
•Not included
in area for
window signs.
•Enclosed in
frame or
casing
compatible
with building
design and
color.
•Casing shall
not project
more than 2
inches from
wall.
Menu Sign
(free-
standing)
Non-
residential 15 feet 2
1 per
restaurant.
Additional
signs
permitted
if outdoor
seating
areas are
Height: 5
feet
Width:3
feet
•Constructed
of durable
materials.
•May be pole
mounted, "A"
frame, or
sandwich
board.
either:
separated
by 6 feet
high wall
or not
visible to
each
other.
•May include
name, hours,
credit card,
menu, and
price
information.
•Must be
stored inside
restaurant
when closed.
Building
Directional
Sign
Non-
residential
4 square
feet 2 1 per
building.
Height: 4
feet.
•Max. 4 feet
above crown
of paving or
road.
Exit and
Entrance
Signs
Non-
residential
4 square
feet 2
1 per
approved
entry or
exit.
None
•Max. 3 feet
above crown
of paving or
road.
•Min. 2 feet
from property
line.
•Copy limited
to EXIT,
ENTRANCE,
EXIT ONLY,
etc.
•Internal
illumination
only.
•Located in
landscaped
area.
Menu Board
Non-
residential
20
square
feet
2
1 per
restaurant
Height: 5
feet
Width:
None
•Drive-
through
restaurants
only.
•Internal
illumination
only.
•Must be
landscaped
consistent
with division
7 of article V.
•Located
NMT 100 feet
from principal
building.
•May have
remote or
electronic
service.
•Shall not be
located
adjacent to
residential
zoning
districts.
Gasoline
Price Sign
15
square
feet
2 1 None
•May include
changeable
copy.
•May be
integrated into
another sign.
•Sign with
price
integrated
shall not
exceed
permitted sign
size.
Occupant
Identification
Sign
Non-
residential
6 square
feet 2 1 None
•May be
suspended
from soffit or
eave.
•Must be
parallel to
soffit or eave.
•Min.
clearance of 8
feet from
bottom of
sign to top of
walkway.
•Located at
main
entrance.
May be
externally
illuminated.
Building
Directory
Sign
18
square
feet
1
1 per
building
with tenant
or business
spaces not
directly
accessible
from
building
exterior
Height:6
feet
Width:
None
•2 or more
buildings on
same parcel or
development.
•Internal
illumination
only.
•Located
within a 25
feet radius of
main entry to
building.
•May be a
changeable
copy sign.
•Shall be
placed in
landscaped
area.
•Vehicle pull-
off may be
required.
Time and
Temperature
Sign
Non-
residential
NMT
25% of
total sign
area
1
Permitted
only as
part of a
wall or flat
sign.
None.
•Only time
and
temperature
may be
displayed.
•Size to be
included
within overall
size of
principal sign
TABLE INSET:
Sign Type
Permitted
Zoning
Districts
Max.
Size
(Sq.
Ft)
Max.
Sign
Faces
Maximum
Number
Maximum
Dimensions
(1)
Other Limits
Perimeter
Wall or Entry
Feature
Signs for
Residential
60
square
feet
1
1 per wall
or 1 per
entry
None.
•Letters may
not exceed 24
inches in
height.
Residential
Development
•Illumination
limited to
backlighting
with opaque
letters or
ground lighting
for letters.
•Residential
entry feature
signs to be
approved by
city council.
Notes.
* Includes commercial portion of residential PUDs or PCDs.
ROW = Public road right-of-way.
NMT = Not more than.
(1) Height measured from average grade.Notes to Table 24 (continued from previous
page)Ground sign must be landscaped as provided below.
a. Front: minimum width shall be not less than the height of the sign.
b. Side: minimum width shall be not less than the height of the sign.
c. Rear: minimum width shall be three feet.
(2) Lesser of the following:
a. 90 square feet; or
b. Three percent of the affected building facade located below the fourth floor line and above
the finished floor elevation of the first floor; or
c. Three percent of the affected building facade located 30 feet above the centerline of the
adjacent public right-of-way.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 136, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-286. Illumination.
(a) Permitted illumination.
(1) Nonresidential zoning districts. Ground, flat, or wall signs shall be illuminated utilizing the
following: backlighting, internal lighting, or permanently fixed and encased lighting from below,
and external to, the sign surface. External lighting greater than 15 watts is prohibited unless
properly shielded to prevent glare upon adjacent public rights-of-way or adjacent property. The
department may require photogrametric or other studies to ensure sign lighting will not
adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare.
(2) Residential zoning districts. Only back lighting with opaque lettering and permanently fixed
and encased face lighting from below the sign surface shall be permitted in residential zoning
districts.
(b) Neon signs. Neon signs are permitted within a building, provided such signage is not
visible from a public right-of-way, except as otherwise provided herein.
(c) Permitted neon signs. An exposed neon sign may be displayed and be visible from a
public right-of-way subject to the following restrictions:
(1) The sign area shall not exceed three square feet
(2) The sign shall be limited to the color white; and
(3) The sign content is limited to the singular word "open" and in a standard block letter format.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 137, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-287. General standards.
The following standards are applicable to all permitted signs.
(a) Sign materials. All lettering, logos and other such identification markings on signage shall
be permanent and not interchangeable, unless otherwise proved herein.
(b) Residential property. A permitted sign shall not be located within 100 feet of property
possessing a residential zoning designation.
(c) Landscaping. Ground signs shall be landscaped. The minimum landscape area
dimensions are indicated below.
(1) Front: minimum width of the landscape area shall be the height of the sign.
(2) Side: minimum width of the landscape area shall be the height of the sign.
(3) Rear: minimum width shall be three feet.Landscape areas associated with ground shall be
irrigated, unless waived by the growth management department, and shall be maintained as
required by section 78-329.
(d) Flags. Not more than three flags and three flag poles shall be located on a property.
Permitted are flags representing governmental, religious, not-for-profit, or corporate entities. On
any property, only one of each permitted flags may be displayed. A retail scuba diving shop may
display the recognized scuba dive flag in lieu of a permitted flag. Flag poles shall not exceed 25
feet in height. One flag per pole is permitted. The area of a flag shall conform to the
requirements listed below.
TABLE INSET:
Height of
Flag Pole
Maximum
Flag Area
Maximum
Dimensions
20 to 25 Feet 48 square feet 5 feet by 7 feet
Less than 20 Feet 15 square feet 4 feet by 6 feet
(e) Logos. Logos or any federally registered trademark may be permitted as part of a sign as
follows:
a. If designed as an integral part of the advertising copy;
b. If consistent with an approved color scheme of the master sign plan; and
c. If displayed as registered.
GRAPHIC LINK:Figure 13a
(f) Calculation of sign area.
(1) Sign area. Sign area shall be calculated as illustrated in Figure 13. The area of a sign face
shall be calculated by means of the smallest rectangle that will encompass the entire area of a
sign, including all letters, numbers, characters, l ogos, emblems, information, or other display.
The sign area shall include any materials or colors utilized to differentiate the sign from the
backdrop or structure on which it is placed, including all materials to form the cabinet or other
structural members of the sign. Sign area shall not include any supporting framework, bracing,
or decorative fence or wall when such wall is consistent with the requirements of section 78-85.
GRAPHIC LINK:Figure 13b
(2) Sign area of multi-faced signs. Sign area for multi-faced signs shall be calculated as
indicated below and in Figure 14.
a. The area of a double faced sign with sign faces that are parallel or the interior angle of the
two faces is 15 degrees or less shall be calculated using the area of only one sign face.
GRAPHIC LINK:Figure 14
b. The area of a double faced sign with sign faces having an interior angle of more than 15
degrees, the area of both sign faces shall be added together to determine total area of a sign.
c. The sign area of multi-faced signs is calculated based on the principle that all sign elements
that can be seen at one time or from one vantage point should be considered in measuring that
particular sign face.
(3) Fence or wall sign. For a fence or wall sign, all letters, characters, logos, and other pieces
of information or other graphic representations placed on the wall shall be included in the
determination of sign area. The sign area shall include any materials or colors utilized to
differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure on which it is placed, including all materials
to form the cabinet or other structural members of the sign.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 138, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-288. Sign program.
The growth management department may require any development order application for
a PUD, PCD, MXD, or conditional use to submit an overall sign program. The sign program
shall indicate location, size, type, landscaping, and illumination of proposed signs.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 139, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-289. Exempt signs.
The signs listed below are permitted signs, and ar e exempt from the requirements of this
division.
(1) Mailboxes. Roadside mailboxes.
(2) Residential identification signs. Residential building identification, displaying the name or
property occupant or street address, provided such sign is less than four square feet.
(3) "No soliciting" signs. Signs prohibiting peddlers or solicitors, indicating security such as
burglar alarms, or "beware of bad animal" signs. Signs of this nature shall be located at the
entrance of the building or residence, or adjacent to fenced areas.
(4) Traffic control. Traffic control, directional, and information signs placed in public rights-of-
way by federal, state, county, city, and other public agencies.
(5) Interior signs. Signs located within a building, and not visible from a public right-of-way.
(6) Courtyard signs. Signs located on the exterior elevation of an interior courtyard, provided
such signs are not visible from a public right-of-way, parking lot, or abutting residential zoning
district.
(7) Vehicle advertising. Motor vehicles with business names, business addresses, telephone
numbers, contractor certification numbers, logos, and similar information painted or embossed
on vehicle surfaces, when otherwise permitted or required by law. Parking of such vehicles shall
be limited as provided below.
a. Motor vehicles including but not limited to trucks, vans, and automobiles with business
signage shall not be parked in off-street parking areas for the purpose of advertising a business
or service.
b. Such vehicles shall be parked in off-street parking areas in the rear or side yards so as not
to be directly visible from any public street right-of-way.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 140, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-290. Temporary signs allowed.
(a) Permitted temporary signs. Temporary signs allowed within the city are listed in Table 25.
(b) Approval. Temporary signs shall be approved by the building division. Signs not approved
by the building division are subject to immediate removal by the city, at the expense of the
owner. Temporary signs shall comply with the standards listed below.
(1) Illumination. Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
(2) Setbacks. Temporary signs shall be setback at least 15 feet from the greater of following:
a. The nearest property line;
b. The edge of pavement; or
c. The edge of sidewalk or other walkway.
(3) Maximum height. A temporary sign shall not be higher than five feet above the crown of the
road adjacent to the sign.
(4) Permitted sign types. Only pole or sandwich-board-type signage shall be used for
temporary signs.
(5) Prohibited sign types. Balloons, bunting, banners, streamers, portable signs, flags,
billboards, and similar signs are not permitted. A business activity may install not more than two
"grand opening" or special event banners in lieu of other types of permitted temporary signs.
Table 25: Temporary Signs
TABLE INSET:
Type of
Sign
Maximum
Size
(Sq. Feet)
Earliest
Installation
Date
Final
Removal
Date
Notes and
Remarks
Political
•Residential -
6 square feet
•Nonresidential -
32 square feet
•Residential - none
•Nonresidential - 30
days before primary,
general, or runoff
election or
referendum.
•Residential -
none
•Nonresidential
- 5 days after
election
•1 sign per
candidate or issue
per residential
dwelling
•1 sign per
nonresidential
parcel or lot
•Signs may not be
placed on public
property.
•Signs may not be
placed in public
rights-of-way.
•Signs may not
obstruct vision at
corners,
intersections, etc.
•Applicable to
federal, state,
county, and local
elections.
Free
Speech
Sign
•Residential -
6 square feet
•Nonresidential -
as permitted by
sign regulations
None None
•1 sign per
residential
dwelling or lot
•1 sign per
nonresidential
parcel or lot
•Sign may be
installed in lieu of
any permitted
nonresidential
sign
•Signs may not be
placed on public
property.
•Signs may not be
placed in public
rights-of-way.
•Signs may not
obstruct vision at
corners,
intersections, etc.
TABLE INSET:
Type of Sign
Maximum
Size
(Sq. Feet)
Earliest
Installation
Date
Final
Removal
Date
Notes and
Remarks
Sale of Land,
Building, or Portion
of Building.
16 When property
offered for sale
5 days after
closing
Sale: Residential
Open House 6 Day open house
begins
Day open
house closes
Sale:
Nonresidential
Open House
16 Day open house
begins
Day open
house closes
Sale: Portion of
Building 16
When building
offered for sale
or development
order
issued
5 days after
sale closes
Rent or Lease:
Building 16
When building
offered or
development
order
issued
5 days after
rented or
leased
Rent or Lease:
Portion of Building
16
When building
offered or
development
order
issued
5 days after
100 percent
(100%) rented
or leased
•Rooming house
signs excluded.
Development Sign 32 When complete On receipt of
development
order application
filed with city
first certificate
of
occupancy
Project
Suppliers/trades 32 Issuance of
building permit
On receipt of
final certificate
of
occupancy
Grand Opening/
Project Opening/
New Businesses
32 7 days before
event
10 days after
opening or
event
Outparcel/Phase
Opening 32 7 days before
event
10 days after
opening
Special Event/Sale
Not for Profit 16 7 days before
sale/event
1 day after
sale/event
•Not for
profit/nonprofit
organization only
Special Event/sale
for Profit 16 7 days before
event
1 day after
sale/event
•Must comply with
council-approved
administrative
policy.
School/Day
Care/Nursery 32 30 days before
registration
30 days after
registration
Garage Sale 12 1 Day before
sale Day of sale 1 sign for the sale
Outside Sales/Sites
Without Buildings
16 Day before sale 1 day after
sale
Must comply with
council-approved
administrative
policy.
Special Event
Direction Signage 4 Day before
event
1 day after
event
Must comply with
council-approved
administrative
policy.
Construction
Entrance 16
Issuance of land
clearing, land
alteration, or
building permit
On receipt of
final certificate
of
occupancy
(6) Maximum sign faces. A maximum of two faces will be allowed for each temporary sign.
(c) Removal.
(1) Hurricane watch. Any temporary sign installed within the city shall be removed by the
owner or city if a hurricane watch is posted. The city shall not be responsible for the
replacement of such signage after a hurricane watch is discontinued.
(2) Violations. The city shall have the right to remove any temporary signage in violation of this
section.
(d) Number. Each side of a property facing a public right-of way is allowed one temporary
signs as permitted in Table 25.
(e) Prohibited materials. Paper, cardboard, or other such material subject to rapid
deterioration shall not be used for any sign that is to be displayed for more than 30 consecutive
days.
(Ord. No. 17-2000, § 141, 7-20-00)
Sec. 78-291. Non-commercial messages.
Notwithstanding anything in this article to t he contrary, any sign erected pursuant to the
provisions of this article may, at the option of the applicant, contain either a non-commercial
message unrelated to the business located on the premises where the sign is erected or a
commercial message related to the business and located on the business premises pursuant to
the following regulations:
(1) The non-commercial message may occupy the entire sign face or portion thereof.
(2) The sign face may be changed from commercial to non-commercial messages as
frequently as desired by the owner of the sign, provided that the following is true:
a. The size and design criteria conform to the applicable portions of this article;
b. The sign is allowed by this article;
c. The sign conforms to the requirements of the applicable zoning designation; and
d. The appropriate permits are obtained.
(3) For the purpose of this sign code, non-commercial messages shall never be deemed off-
premises signs.
(Ord. No. 52-2002, § 2, 1-16-03)
Secs. 78-292--78-300. Reserved.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Community Aesthetics Board (CAB)
Jody Barnett, Council Liaison
FROM: Angela Wong, Staff Liaison
SUBJECT: Beautification Award
DATE: January 13, 2009
Per your meeting on January 7, 2009, the following is a synopsis of the Beautification
Award program discussed. The requested related documents have been drafted for your review
and comment.
1. A Beautification Award recipient will be selected by the CAB, and then presented to
the recipient by the City Council at a City Council meeting three times per year for
the following:
a. Institution (Religious facilities, hospitals, medical facilities, biotech facilities,
colleges, schools) – Selected in March
b. Commercial – Selected in June
c. Residential – Selected in November
2. Winners will receive either a certificate (Exhibit A) which has minimal costs to
produce, or a plaque (Exhibit B) that is estimated at $27.00, which will be discussed
at the next meeting. In addition, the winners will be provided with a sign (Exhibit C)
to post in front of their home or facility for approximately 30 days. This will be a
temporary sign; therefore, will be approved through Growth Management and Code
Enforcement. The sign can be made in house through the City’s sign shop cast in
aluminum.
3. Release a program description (Exhibit D) and nomination form (Exhibit E).
4. The staff liaison will develop a web page on the City’s website promoting the
Beautification Award program as well as an article in the City’s Signature City
Newsletter. A poster announcing the new program will be placed in the City Hall
lobby with copies of the program description and nomination forms as well.
5. It was suggested that the CAB members work with the PGA Corridor Association,
Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, and local schools to promote
the program.
Since time is of the essence to select the first winner for category of “Institution” in March
2009, the program description and nomination form (Exhibits D and E) will be given out to the
Women’s Club at their Arbor Day Ceremony on Friday, January 16th, as well as at the City’s
Green Market on Sunday, January 25th. The deadline for submissions will be February 2, 2009
and the CAB will discuss the submissions at the February 4, 2009 meeting. The City Council
will present the award at their March 5 th meeting.
Please confirm the above information as soon as possible, and review the attached
documents and advise of any changes prior to Thursday, January 15, 2009, 12:00 PM, in order
to have the necessary documents ready for Arbor Day. I can be reached at 561.804.7010 if you
have any questions. Thank you.
CC: Cyndi Unger, Alternate Staff Liaison
Patricia Snider, City Clerk
Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
David Reyes, Operations Dir ector, Neighborhood Services
City of Palm Beach Gardens
BEAUTlFlCATlON AWARD
Institutional ProDertv ~~ ~
Nomination Form PALM BEACH GARDENS
A Signature City
Nominations are being sought for the best examples of landscape and sttuctural beautification efforts
made by instlkrfions such as religious facilities. hospitals, medical faciliies. colleges, and schools within
the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Anyone may nominate any instiMional properly in the City. regardless
of ownership. Deadline forsubmission is Februarv 2.2009.
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Name of poperly Owner if known:
Give a brief descriptim of the prcperty landscaping andlw strudural improvements. Please attach any
Attach twa (2) tofive (5) photographs (no larger than 8' X IO"). Digital image files in addition to the pho-
tos will be accepted. Photos shwld show the Weet view of the nminated properties as this is what will
be judged. All submitted materials become the pfoperly of lhe City of Palm Beach Gardens and
be returned.
Nominators' name, address and daytime phone number
Mail entries to:
Ci of Palm Beach Gardens
City Clerks Department
10500 North Military Traii
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33490
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City of Palm Beach Gardens
BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
Institutional Property
PALM BEACH GARDENS
A Signarurr Gv Nomination Form
Nominations are being sought for the best examples of landscape and structural beautification efforts
made by institutions such as religious faulities. haspitals. medical facilities. colleges, and schools within
the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Anyone may nominate any institutional pmperty in the City. regardless
of ownership. Deadline for submission is Februarv2.2009.
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Name of property owner 1 known: VLS a0sL I h \
Give a briel description of the pmperty landscaping andlor s!ructural improvements. Please attach any
additional suowrtive information.
Attach two (2) to five (5) photographs (no larger lhan 8" X 10). Digital image files in addition to the pho-
tos will be accepted. Photos should show the street view of the nominated properties as this is what will
be judged. All submitted materials become the property of the City of Palm Beach Gardens and
be returned.
Nominators' name, address and daytime phone number
C-A-R.
Mail entries to:
City of Palm Beach Gardens
City Clerks Department
10500 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410