§ 6 ON PREMISE SIGN REGULATIONS.

On premise signs are allowed within the City of Lake Mary as provided below in Table 1, "Sign Regulations per Zoning District", as modified by the Table Notes.

TABLE 1: SIGN REGULATIONS PER ZONING DISTRICT (A)
Zoning District	Sum Total Max. Sign Area (sf) (B)	Wall Sign		Window Sign (C)		Ground Sign
Zoning District	Sum Total Max. Sign Area (sf) (B)	Area Calc.(sf/ff)	Max. Sign Area (sf)	Area Calc. (sf/ff)	Max. Sign Area (sf)	Area Calc. (sf/ff)	Max. Sign Area (sf)	Type (D)	#of Signs Permitted
PO	100	2.0	100	2.0	100	2.0	100	1	1/premise
C-1	100	2.0	100	2.0	100	2.0	100	1	1/premise
C-2	100	2.0	100	2.0	100	2.0	100	1	1/premise
M-1A	200	2.0	200	2.0	200	2.0	200	1	1/premise
M-2A	200	2.0	200	2.0	200	2.0	200	1	1/premise
PUD (G)
GU	200	2.0	200	2.0	200	2.0	200	1	1/premise
Lake Mary Blvd. Overlay District (H)	2 sf/ff	1.5	100	1.5	100	1.5	100	2	1/parcel or premise
DC (I)	50	1.5	20	1.5	20	1.5	30	4	1/premis e
Conditional Uses in A-1 and Residential Zoning Districts
Conditional Uses in A-1 (E)	100	2.0	100	2.0	100	2.0	100	1	1/primary entrance
Conditional Uses in Residential (F) (commercial)	16	n.a.	16	n.a.	16	n.a.	16	3	1/premise
Conditional Uses in Residential (G) (non- commercial)	32	n.a.	32	n.a.	32	n.a.	32	3	1/premise

Table Abbreviations: ff = business or building front foot; calc. = calculation; dvlpmt = development; FLU = Future Land Use; Max. = Maximum; n.a. = not applicable; sf = square feet; subd. = subdivision

Table Notes:

(A) General sign regulations:

(1) Sign area computation. In every event, computation of allowable sign area includes all existing signs on the premises, whether those signs are conforming or non-conforming under the terms of this sign code.

(2) Sign restrictions.

(a) No sign on property zoned PO, C-1, C-2, M-1A, M-2A or PUD Office, Commercial or Industrial uses shall be located within 50 feet of any residentially zoned property.

(b) The total ground sign area shall not exceed 100 square feet per premise abutting or within 500 feet of Lake Emma right-of-way, Emma Oaks Trail or Rinehart Road right-of- way. If any portion or part of any premise abuts or lies within 500 feet of Lake Emma Road, Emma Oaks Trail or Rinehart Road, the entire premise shall be subject to this restriction.

(3) Illumination of signs.

(a) No illuminated sign shall exceed 100 square feet if it is located within 500 feet of property with a residential future land use designation or zoning district and is visible from the property with the residential future land use designation or zoning district.

(b) Illuminated signs located within 500 feet of property with a residential future land use designation or zoning district, and which are visible from the property with the residential future land use designation or zoning district, shall be turned off no later than 10:00 p.m. and remain off until 6:00 a.m.

(c) Temporary signs shall not be externally or internally illuminated.

(d) Ground signs may be externally illuminated. Any external illumination must be a burial fixture or hidden within a planter bed. Ground signs other than subdivision ground signs may be internally illuminated.

(4) Changeable copy signs. Changeable copy sign area shall be calculated as part of the total maximum allowable sign area in the zoning district in which it is located. Only one side of a double-faced sign shall be counted for sign area calculation purposes. Changeable copy signs have the following restrictions:

(a) The total sign area for the changeable copy signs must not exceed 32 square feet per premise.

(b) All signs must be constructed of brick or split face block.

(c) All signs must be located at least five feet from the property line or right-of-way, and not create sight visibility problems for pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

(d) On property zoned residential or PUD, the changeable copy sign:

(i) Must not include exposed pole supports;

(ii) Must be landscaped with shrubs;

(iii) Must store lettering in an enclosed lockable cabinet and the lettering must be securely adhered to the surface using track lettering technology or other similar technique. In addition, the letter board shall be continuously checked by the owner for warping or other defects, and replaced, if necessary;

(iv) May be internally lighted; and

(v) Shall be located at least five feet from property line or right-of-way and not create sight visibility problems for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

(5) Multistory buildings with multiple occupants are allowed the total square footage of wall signage as allotted in Table 1. One wall sign may be placed on two fo the facades provided that one of the chosen facades is the main front entrance.

(B) Additional signage allowances. Additional signage may be allowed under specified conditions as follows:

(1) Anchor occupant in multi-occupant building. Anchor occupants in a multi-occupant building, where the anchor exceeds 100 building front feet shall be allowed an additional one square foot of sign area for each building front foot over and above 100 building front feet, but not to exceed 200 square feet of sign area per occupant. This can be wall signage, window signage or a combination thereof.

(2) Corner occupant in multi-occupant building. Additional wall signage shall be allowed for side facades of corner occupants in multi-occupant buildings calculated at a maximum 2 square feet per building front foot up to a maximum of 100 square feet. This shall apply only where the same or similar facade treatment is used on the side of the building as presented on the front of the building and where there is an entrance to the general public along said building side. Sign area is not transferable between front and side facades.

(3) Interstate 4 frontage. Premises with frontage on Interstate 4 shall be allowed additional signage as follows:

(a) Maximum sign area. The maximum sign area for properties abutting Interstate 4 shall be calculated at 2 square feet per building front foot, not to exceed 350 square feet of sign area. This shall include all ground signs, wall signs and window signs as permitted per the zoning district, as provided in Table 1.

(b) Ground signs. Ground signs shall not exceed 100 square feet.

(c) Grounds signs shall not be allowed within two hundred feet of the Interstate 4 right-of-way.

(d) Wall signs. Properties abutting Interstate 4 may have an additional fifty square feet of wall sign area to be utilized on the facade facing Interstate 4, subject to (a) above. Individual wall signs shall not exceed 200 square feet if facing Interstate 4. For all other building facades individual wall signs shall not exceed the maximum wall sign area as prescribed in Table 1 per the applicable zoning district.

(e) Window signs. Window signage, if allowed, shall not exceed the maximum sign area as prescribed in Table 1 per the applicable zoning district.

(C) Window signs. A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the glassed area of the building facade may contain window signage. Such signage shall be so located so as to provide a clear and unobstructed view of the cash register and sales area from the street as set forth in § 116.02(B) of the city's Code of Ordinances.

(D) Ground sign design standards.

(1) Type 1: General ground sign design standards. (See illustration B)

(a) Design. Vertical structure supports for ground signs shall be concealed in an enclosed base. The width of such enclosed base shall be equal to at least two-thirds the horizontal width of the sign surface.

(b) Construction materials. The base shall be of a low maintenance finish which is compatible with the architectural style of the principal building limited to split face block, stone, finished metal, or brick. Sign bases finished with stucco, raw concrete, exposed concrete block, or wood are strictly prohibited.

(c) Illumination. See Table Note 1(C), Illumination of Signs.

(d) Height. The maximum height of the top of the sign shall be 15 feet from average grade elevation upon which the sign is located.

(e) Setbacks. Minimum setbacks for any part of the sign structure shall be as follows, but in no case shall any portion of a sign structure interfere with safe sight visibility along a roadway or at an intersection:

(i) 5 feet from any right-of-way.

(ii) 10 feet from any side property line.

(2) Type 2: Lake Mary Boulevard Ground Sign Design Standards. (See illustration C)

(a) Design. Vertical structure supports for ground signs shall be concealed in an enclosed base. The width of such enclosed base shall be equal to at least two-thirds the horizontal width of the sign surface.

A planter structure shall enclose the foot of the base. The planter shall be between two and three feet in height above the ground, with a minimum length equal to the width of the sign and a minimum width of three feet.

(b) Construction materials.

1. For those properties within the Gateway Corridor, which have Downtown Development District (DDD) land use, the base and planter shall be constructed of a low maintenance finish which is compatible with the architectural style of the principal building limited to split face block, stone, finished metal, or brick. Sign bases finished with stucco, raw concrete, exposed concrete block or wood are strictly prohibited.

2. For all other properties within the Gateway Corridor, the base and planter shall be constructed of brick.

(c) Illumination. See Table Note 1(C), Illumination of Signs.

(d) Height. The maximum height of the top of the sign shall be 15 feet from the nearest sidewalk.

(e) Setbacks. Minimum setbacks for any part of the sign structure shall be as follows, but in no case shall any portion of a sign structure interfere with safe sight visibility along a roadway or at an intersection:

(i) 5 feet from any right-of-way.

(ii) 10 feet from any side property line.

(3) Type 3: Subdivision Ground Sign Design Standards. (See illustration D)

(a) Design. Vertical structure supports for subdivision signs shall be concealed in an enclosed base. The width of such enclosed base shall be equal to the horizontal width of the sign surface.

(b) Construction materials. The base shall be of a low maintenance finish. Stucco, wood, raw concrete and exposed concrete block are strictly prohibited.

(c) Illumination. Any external above ground light source shall be located and hidden within the planter bed or shall be in a burial fixture. Type 3 ground signs shall not be internally illuminated.

(d) Height. The maximum height of the top of the sign shall be 6 feet from average grade elevation upon which the sign is located.

(e) Setbacks. Minimum setbacks for any part of the sign structure shall be as follows, but in no case shall any portion of a sign structure interfere with safe sight visibility along a roadway or at an intersection:

(i) 5 feet from any right-of-way.

(ii) 10 feet from any side property line.

(f) The signs may be either a Type 3 ground sign or cut out letters affixed to subdivision wing walls, but not both. Cut out lettering shall not exceed 24 inches in height.

(4) Type 4: Downtown Development District Ground Sign Design Standards. (See illustration E)

(a) Design. The ground sign may be erected with a double pole base or an enclosed base. The pole spread or the enclosed base must be equal to two-thirds (2/3) the width of the sign. A landscape planting area surrounding the poles or base shall be planted with shrubbery and/or flowers. The owner shall be responsible for maintaining the planter area in order to ensure proper growth and aesthetics of the plant material.

(b) Construction materials. The base shall be of a low maintenance finish. Stucco, raw concrete and exposed concrete block are strictly prohibited.

(c) Illumination. See Table Note 1(C), Illumination of Signs.

(d) Height. The maximum height of the top of the sign shall be 4 feet from average grade elevation upon which the sign is located.

(e) Setbacks. Minimum setbacks for any part of the sign structure shall be as follows, but in no case shall any portion of a sign structure interfere with safe sight visibility along a roadway or at an intersection:

(i) 5 feet from any right-of-way.

(ii) 10 feet from any side property line.

(E) Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning Districts. Individual uses within an approved PUD shall be allowed signage according to the zoning district in which the particular use would be a permitted use, unless otherwise provided for in the ordinance creating the PUD or by a PUD Development Agreement.

(F) Gateway Corridor Overlay Standards. All signage on properties defined as being within the “Gateway Corridor Overlay Standards Classification” in Chapter 158, Lake Mary Code of Ordinances shall be regulated as provided by this sign code. (Note: Where the Downtown Development Overlay Standards District and the Gateway Corridor Overlay Standards Classification District overlap, signage shall be regulated in accordance with the Downtown Overlay Standards.)

(1) Description of district. The Lake Mary Boulevard Overlay District is described as all property within 320 feet of the centerline of Lake Mary Boulevard including intersecting roadways to the same depth. If any part of any premises abuts the right of way line of the Lake Mary Boulevard, the entire premises shall be subject to these regulations as if the premises were wholly within the “Gateway Corridor Overlay Standards Classification”.

(G) Downtown Development Overlay Standards. All signage on properties within the “Downtown Development Overlay Standards District” as defined in § 154.67, Lake Mary Code of Ordinances, shall be regulated as provided by this sign code. (Note: Where the Downtown Development Overlay Standards District and the Gateway Corridor Overlay Standards Classification District overlap, signage shall be regulated in accordance with the Lake Mary Boulevard Overlay Standards.)

(1) Description of district. The Downtown Development District is described as lying north of Lake Mary Boulevard, south of Alma Avenue, east of Fifth Street and west of Old Lake Mary Road (see § 154.67 of the city’s Code of Ordinances for district boundary illustration).

(2) Maximum sign area. Signage shall conform to the requirements of this sign code with the following exceptions:

(a) The maximum allowable sign area per non-residential premises shall not exceed 1.5 square feet per business front foot up to a maximum of 50 square feet. The maximum allowable sign area may consist of the following signs:

1. One (1) ground sign not to exceed a maximum of 30 square feet of sign area. Any ground sign within the Downtown Development Standards Overlay District shall be a Type 4 Ground sign; and

2. One (1) of the following signs not to exceed a maximum of 20 square feet of sign area: wall sign, window sign, or projecting sign.

(H) Temporary signs.

(1) Consolidation into ground sign. In lieu of temporary signage, ground sign area for developed properties may be increased by up to 25% of the maximum sign area for temporary signs. Where the owner takes advantage of this additional 25% allotment, freestanding temporary signs are prohibited.

(2) Table 2 contains the criteria and limitations for all temporary signs in all zoning districts.

TABLE 2: Temporary signs.

Zoning Districts	R-1A, R-1AA, R-1AAA, R-1B, RCE, RM and property, PUDs1 and A-1 with Primarily Residential Uses2	A-1 property with Primarily Commercial Uses2 PO	C-1, C-2, M-1A, M-2A, GU, DC, and PUDs1
Maximum number of Temporary signs per premises3 and 5	2	2	2
Maximum sign size (area) for a temporary sign4	6 sf.	32 sf.	64 sf.
Maximum sign height for a temporary freestanding sign5 and 6	5 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.
Minimum sign setback required to be maintained by a temporary ground sign from any front property line7	5 ft.	5 ft.	5 ft.
Minimum sign setback from side yard	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.
Minimum sign setback required to be maintained by a temporary ground sign from the edge of any paved street or road or right-of-way	5 ft.	5 ft.	5 ft.
Minimum spacing that is required to be maintained by a temporary ground sign from any other temporary ground sign5	10 ft.	30 ft.	30 ft.
Maximum aggregate surface area allocated for all temporary signs on a premises8	12 sf.	64 sf.	128 sf.
Whether temporary signs is allowed on public property or public right-of-way	No	No	No
Allowed in a sight visibility triangle	No	No	No
Direct illumination of surface of temporary sign allowed	No	No	No
Duration allowed after events ends	7 calendar days	7 calendar days	7 calendar days
Duration if not associated with event9	30 days	30 days	30 days
Footnotes: 1 PUD Agreements control over this table, if in conflict. 2 "Primarily" means more than 50%. 3 Temporary commercial banner signs are limited to one per year per premises with a maximum duration of display of no more than a 30 day period per calendar year, and are subject to the standards in division (H)4. 4 The square footage limitation is for one side of a sign. For example, a four square foot limitation means that there is a limit of eight square feet of surface area for a back-to-back sign. 5 Not applicable to signs displayed on flagpoles. 6 In planned unit developments, the height of the sign shall be determined by the use of the area in which it is proposed, but not more than ten feet. 7 Minimum sign setbacks do not apply to wall signs. All temporary signs are prohibited on public property and public rights-of-way. 8 There is no limit to the number of separate messages that may appear on the allowable surface(s) of any temporary sign. The maximum aggregate surface area allowed is subject to circumstances that may reduce the maximum aggregate surface area allowable on some premises. 9 Applies to commercial temporary signs only.

(3) Additional signs during elections. Additional temporary noncommercial signage shall be allowed for the 90 days prior to and seven calendar days following any Federal, State of Florida, Seminole County, or city election, not to exceed:

(a) Six square feet per sign, but not to exceed a cumulative total of 30 additional square feet in residential districts:

(b) Up to 64 square feet per sign in commercial zoning districts (including office and industrial), but not to exceed a cumulative total of 320 additional square feet:

(c) In all other respects, these signs must comply with Table 2.

(4) Development standards for temporary signs. All temporary signs shall comply with the following;

(a) Duration for display of temporary commercial sign. If a temporary commercial sign pertains to an event, the temporary sign shall be removed within and by no later than seven calendar days after the event is concluded. If a temporary commercial sign does not pertain to an event, the temporary commercial sign shall be removed within and by no later than 30 days after being erected.

(b) Display of temporary sign requires permission of real property owner. A temporary sign on any premises shall not be maintained if the placement of the same does not have the permission of the owner of real property.

(c) A temporary sign must not display any lighting and must remain static. A temporary sign must not display any lighting or illuminations that flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, or vary in intensity of color.

(d) A temporary sign must not incorporate fluorescent color or exhibit fluorescence.

(e) A temporary sign must not obstruct a permanent sign or the vision between pedestrians and vehicles. A temporary sign must not obstruct the view of a permanent sign as viewed from any public road, street or highway or any public sidewalk, and must not obstruct the vision between pedestrians and vehicles using the public right-of-way, including, but not restricted to those meeting intersection visibility requirements.

(f) Temporary sign may display multiple messages. A temporary sign may display multiple independent messages on any portion of the sign surface of a temporary sign.

(g) A temporary non-commercial sign does not require a permit from the city. A temporary commercial sign requires registration under § 5(A)(2).

(h) Flagpoles and flags: flag brackets, flag stanchions.

1. Flagpoles and flags. For each premises and development site in residential use with one principal structure, one flagpole may be installed and two flags may be displayed per flagpole. For each premises and development site that is over one-half acre in size and is in nonresidential use, up to three flagpoles may be installed and up to two flags may be displayed per flagpole.

2. Flag brackets, flag stanchions, and flags. For each principal structure on a premises, up to two flag brackets or stanchions may be attached or placed for the display of flags. A flag displayed from a flag bracket or a flag stanchion shall not exceed 24 square feet in size.

3. For the purpose of determining the size of a flag, only one side of the flag shall be counted as the display surface.

4. Flags on premises in non-residential use may be externally illuminated.

(5) Temporary Banner signs.

(a) Temporary banner signs must be located at the store-front of the business, or on a flagpole.

(b) Banner signs shall not exceed a maximum area of 32 square feet per premise.

(c) The banner signage shall not be displayed in excess of 12 feet in height above the ground, unless on a flagpole.

(d) Banner signs must be attached to the building of the advertised location of the business.

(e) For duration of display, see Footnote 3 to Table 2.

(Ord. 1029, passed 10-4-01; Am. Ord. 1086, passed 3-20-03; Am. Ord. 1171, passed 7-7-05; Am. Ord. 1476, passed 12-20-12; Am. Ord. 1506, passed 5-1-14; Am. Ord. 1564, passed 5-18-17)