A. Purpose
The purpose of this section is to establish required aesthetic standards for sign structures for multi-tenant mixed use and multi-tenant nonresidential developments that front higher classification roadways or other prominent locations in the city. The Master Sign Program was formerly known as the Uniform Sign Program.
B. Applicability
The following are required to obtain Master Sign Program approval:
1. Multi-tenant mixed-use or multi-tenant nonresidential developments which exceed 5,000 square feet and which are located along a designated arterial or collector road(s) as defined by the County Trafficways Plan; or
2. Multi-tenant mixed-use or multi-tenant nonresidential developments which exceed 5,000 square feet and which are located in the TO or AOD Districts.
3. Developments in existence as of December 11, 2012
a. Multi-tenant mixed-use or multi-tenant nonresidential developments which exceed 5,000 square feet and which are located along a designated arterial or collector road(s) as defined by the County Trafficways Plan are required to obtain Master Sign Program approval when one of the following circumstances occur first:
i. Any sign changes that exceed 25% of the total number of signs in any one year period; or
ii. The expiration of the amortization period established by Ordinance 2013-31 (no later than December 11, 2022).
b. Multi-tenant mixed-use or multi-tenant nonresidential developments which exceed 5,000 square feet and which are located in the TO or AOD Districts and which are not located along a designated arterial or collector road(s) as defined by the County Trafficways Plan are required to obtain Master Sign Program approval when one of the following circumstances occur first:
i. Any sign changes that exceed 25% of the total number of signs in any one year period; or
ii. Within 10 years of the date of adoption of this Ordinance.
C. Master Sign Program Procedure
1. Step 1: Pre-Application Meeting
Optional (See Section 155.2301.).
2. Step 2: Neighborhood Meeting
Not applicable.
3. Step 3: Application Submittal and Acceptance
Applicable (See Section 155.2303.).
4. Step 4: Staff Review and Action
Applicable to a recommendation by the Development Services Director (See Section 155.2304.)
5. Step 5: Public Hearing Scheduling and Notice
Not applicable.
6. Step 6: Advisory Body Review and Recommendation
Not applicable.
7. Step 7: Decision-Making Body Review and Decision
Applicable to a final decision by the AAC (See Section 155.2307.).
D. Master Sign Program Approval Review Standards
An application for Master Sign Program shall be approved only on a finding that there is competent substantial evidence in the record that the design, location, and appearance of the sign structure:
1. Complies with the standards in Article 5, Part 10;
2. Complies with any approved design guidelines that are applicable to the area or type of structure, including the adopted AAC Supplemental Criteria;
3. Complies with CPTED Standards for natural surveillance, natural access control, territorial reinforcement, and maintenance;
4. Complies with the Ch 156: Sign Code; and
5. Complies with the approved Transportation Corridor Study, unless in direct conflict with another zoning code provision, if applicable.
E. Appeal
A party aggrieved by the final decision of the AAC on an application for Master Sign Program may appeal the decision to the City Commission in accordance with the procedures and standards in Section 155.2424., Appeal.
F. Effect of Approval
A development order for Master Sign Program authorizes the submittal of an application for a Sign Code Compliance Permit and any other development permit that may be required before construction or other development approved by the development order.